Tarikh (History)
Which Imam became a Shaheed in Karbala?
Imam Hussain (as)
During which month do Muslims fast?
Ramadan
True or False:
Drinking Alcohol is NOT Haram?
False.
What are the names of the first and last surahs in the Quran?
Surah al-Fatihah (The Opening)
Surah an-Naas (Mankind)
How many Surahs are there in the Quran?
114
Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Prophet Yunus
What does Furu ad-Din mean and how many are there?
The Branches of the Religion, there are 10 in total.
What does Wajib and Haram mean?
Wajib means something is Mandatory. You must do it.
Haram means something is forbidden. You cannot do it ever.
Which surah in the Quran has 2 Bismillah's?
Surah an-Naml (The Ant)
Which surah in the Quran does not start with a Bismillah?
Surah at-Tawbah (Repentance)
Name the first 3 Islamic battles?
Battle of Badr
Battle of Uhud
Battle of Khandaq
Name the 5 daily prayers in order?
Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha
What is the difference between Makruh, Mubah, and Mustahab?
Makruh is something that is not recommended.
Mubah is something that is neutral, it is not halal or haram.
Mustahab is something that is highly recommended.
In which surah does Allah (SWT) take an oath by Time itself?
Surah al-Asr (The Time)
What age did Prophet Muhammad announce his prophethood? What age did he die? How long did he spread Islam for?
40 when he announced his prophethood
63 when he died
23 years of preaching
Quickly tell the story of Prophet Nuh and explain what happened to his son?
Prophet Nuh survived a flood by building an ark (a big ship)
His son did not believe in Allah (SWT) or his father. He did not get on the ship, and instead tried to climb a mountain. He drowned.
Name the 5 Usul ad-Din and their meanings in order?
1) Tawheed (Allah (SWT) is One)
2) Adalah (Allah (SWT) is Just)
3) Nabuwwah (Allah (SWT) sent 124,000 prophets to guide us)
4) Immamah (Allah (SWT) sent 12 Imams to guide us)
5) Qiyamah (Belief in the Day of Judgement)
What is the difference between Jihad ul-Akbar and Jihad ul-Asghar?
Jihad ul-Asghar is the smaller (minor) Jihad and involves defending against oppression or fighting for the Imam
Jihad ul-Akbar is the greater (major) Jihad and involves struggling to do the right thing at all times.
What is the middle surah in the Quran (Surah 57)?
Surah al-Hadid (Iron)
Which prophet is mentioned the most in the Quran by name?
Prophet Musa
Tell the story of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the cave of Hira? What did he receive in this cave?
Recite the Ayah and say which surah it is from?
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) would go to this cave regularly to pray and it was over here that he received the first revelation and the first ayah of Quran ever.
اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ
This Ayah is from Surah al-Alaq (The Bloodclot).
Name the 12 Imams in order?
1) Imam Ali (as)
2) Imam Hasan (as)
3) Imam Husayn (as)
4) Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin (as)
5) Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)
6) Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as)
7) Imam Musa al-Kazim (as)
8) Imam Ali al-Rida (as)
9) Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (as)
10) Imam Ali al-Hadi (as)
11) Imam Hasan al-Askari (as)
12) Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (as)
Recite the Adhan.
(x4) الله أكبر
(x2) أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله
(x2) أشهد أن محمدًا رسول الله
(x2) أشهد أن عليًا ولي الله
(x2) حي على الصلاة
(x2) حي على الفلاح
(x2) حي على خير العمل
(x2) الله أكبر
(x2) لا إله إلا الله
Which surah is the following ayah from and who is it referencing?:
وَيُطْعِمُونَ الطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِ مِسْكِينًا وَيَتِيمًا وَأَسِيرًا
"And they feed, for the love of Allah, the poor man, the orphan, and the captive"
- Surah al-Insan (Human)
- Ayah is referencing the family of Imam Ali (as), himself, Sayyida Fatima (sa), Imam Hasan (as), and Imam Hussain (as)
Name 5 prophets that have surahs named after them in the Quran?
Prophet Muhammad
Prophet Nuh
Prophet Yunus
Prophet Ibrahim
Prophet Hud
Prophet Yusuf