Islamic History
What was the nickname of the first Caliph after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
A: al-Siddiq
What is the name of the obligatory charity Muslims must give annually?
A: Zakat
Who built the ark to survive the flood?
A: Prophet Nuh (Noah)
Which companion was known as the “Sword of Allah”?
A: Khalid ibn al-Walid
How many Surahs are in the Qur’an?
A: 114
Which battle was the first major battle in Islam?
A: Battle of Badr
What is istinja’ and when is it required?
A: Istinja’ is the act of cleaning oneself after relieving oneself. It is required after urination or defecation to maintain ritual purity before prayer.
Who was the father of Prophet Ismail and Prophet Ishaq?
A: Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
Who was the Prophet’s cousin and scribe of the Qur’an?
A: Zayd ibn Thabit
What is the name of the night the Qur’an was first revealed?
A: Laylat al-Qadr
What year did the Hijrah (migration to Madinah) occur?
A: 622 CE
What school of Islamic thought was founded by Imam Malik?
A: Maliki school
Who was the prophet that ruled as a king and had the ability to speak to animals?
A: Prophet Sulayman (Solomon)
Who was the Prophet’s mu'adhin (caller to prayer)?
A: Bilal ibn Rabah
Which Surah has no Bismillah at the beginning?
A: Surah At-Tawbah
What was the name of the treaty between Muslims and Quraysh before the conquest of Makkah?
A: Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
What are the five categories of rulings in Islamic jurisprudence (ahkam)?
A: Fard, Mustahabb, Mubah, Makruh, Haram
Who was the prophet sent to the people of Thamud?
A: Prophet Salih
Who was the companion who narrated the most hadiths?
A: Abu Huraira
Which Surah has two Bismillahs in it?
A: Surah An-Naml
Who was the commander of the Muslim forces in the Battle of Yarmouk?
A: Khalid ibn al-Walid
What is riba al-nasi’ah in Islamic finance?
A: Riba al-nasi’ah = delay in repayment with interest
Which prophet's people were destroyed by a windstorm?
A: Prophet Hud’s people (ʿĀd)
Who was the commander in the Battle of Qadisiyyah under Caliph Umar?
A: Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas
What is the term for the Qur’an being revealed gradually over 23 years?
A: Tanzil