Quran
Which surah has two basmalahs, and what event in the surah explains why one basmalah is “missing”?
Surah with two basmalahs: Surah An‑Naml. One basmalah appears in the beginning, and the second appears in the letter from Sulaymān. Surah At‑Tawbah has none because it begins with a declaration of punishment.
Which short surah did the Prophet ﷺ say is equal to one-third of the Qur’an?
Surah equal to one-third of Qur’an: Surah Al‑Ikhlāṣ.
Most-mentioned prophet: Mūsā (Moses).
Which prophet is mentioned the most times in the Qur’an?
What was the first masjid built in Islam, even before Masjid Nabawi?
First masjid built: Masjid Qubā.
What does the Qur’an mean when it calls humans “khalīfah” on Earth?
Meaning of khalīfah: A responsible caretaker/steward on Earth entrusted with moral leadership.
What is the only sahabi mentioned by name in the Qur’an, and in what context is he mentioned?
Only sahabi named in Qur’an: Zayd ibn Hārithah, mentioned in Surah Al‑Ahzāb regarding adoption and lineage.
What everyday action did the Prophet ﷺ say contains reward even though people usually don’t think of it as worship?
Everyday action with reward: Putting food in one’s spouse’s mouth / any act of kindness done with intention (hadith in Bukhari).
Which prophet had a miracle involving a dead bird, and what lesson did Allah teach through it?
Prophet and dead bird miracle: Ibrāhīm, shown how Allah brings the dead back to life by reviving the bird.
hich battle was the first time Muslims fought defensively as an organized army?
First defensive battle: Battle of Badr.
What is the difference between ‘ilm (knowledge) and hikmah (wisdom) in Islamic thought?
‘Ilm vs. Hikmah: ‘Ilm = knowledge/information. Hikmah = wisdom, the ability to apply knowledge correctly.
Which surah is the only one that begins with a du‘ā instead of a statement or oath, and what is that du‘ā asking for?
Surah beginning with a du‘ā: Surah Al‑Fātiḥah, asking for guidance to the straight path.
300 — Which companion was known for memorizing the most hadith, and what unique habit helped him preserve them?
Companion with most hadith: Abu Hurayrah, known for staying constantly with the Prophet ﷺ and making du‘ā for strong memory.
Which prophet made a du‘ā that is still recited when entering Makkah, and what was he asking Allah to make the city?
Du‘ā when entering Makkah: Ibrāhīm, asking Allah to make it a secure city and bless its people.
What treaty seemed unfair at first but ended up being one of the greatest victories for Islam?
Treaty that seemed unfair: Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
Why does the Qur’an use oaths (like “By the dawn” or “By the fig and the olive”)? What do scholars say the oaths accomplish?
Purpose of Qur’anic oaths: To grab attention, emphasize a point, and make the listener reflect deeply.
In Surah Al-Kahf, what detail shows that the sleepers’ bodies were actively protected while they slept for centuries?
Protection of the sleepers: Allah turned them to the right and left, and their dog lay at the entrance — showing active physical protection.
In the famous hadith of Jibrīl, why did Jibrīl sit with his knees touching the Prophet ﷺ? What did scholars say this teaches?
Jibrīl touching knees: Scholars say it showed seriousness, respect, and a teaching method of closeness and attentiveness.
Which prophet’s people demanded a miracle involving a she-camel, and what specific rule did Allah give them about it?
She-camel miracle: Ṣāliḥ. The people were forbidden from harming it and had to share water with it on alternating days.
400 — Which female companion was known as “the doctor of the ummah” because she mastered medical treatment?
Female companion doctor: Rufaydah Al‑Aslamiyyah.
What does it mean that the Qur’an is “ghayb-based,” and how does that shape a Muslim’s worldview?
Ghayb-based worldview: Belief in the unseen shapes how Muslims interpret life, purpose, morality, and trust in Allah.
The Qur’an uses two different words for “heart”: qalb and fu’ād. What is the difference between them according to classical tafsīr?
Qalb vs. Fu’ād: Qalb = the general heart (spiritual center). Fu’ād = the heart in moments of intense emotion or burning feeling.
The Prophet ﷺ said “The strong one is not the one who can overpower others.” According to the full hadith, what is the real definition of strength?
Real strength: Controlling oneself at the moment of anger.
Which prophet is described as having “a heart at rest” after witnessing a unique miracle, and what was that miracle?
Prophet with “heart at rest”: Ibrāhīm, after witnessing the revival of the bird.
Which event caused the Muslims to change the qiblah, and what direction were they facing before?
Qiblah change: Muslims changed from facing Jerusalem to facing the Ka‘bah in Makkah.
The Qur’an says humans can rise above angels or fall below animals. What two qualities determine which direction a person goes?
Qualities determining rise/fall: Intellect (reason) and moral discipline. Without them, desires dominate; with them, humans rise above angels.