Islamic Riddles
I am performed five times a day. I bring peace to the heart and structure to the day. What am I?
What is Salah?
The surah known as the “Heart of the Qur’an”
What is Surah Yasin?
This prophet spoke while still a baby in defense of his mother.
Who is Prophet Isa (AS)?
There is a surah in the Qur’an named after an animal.
True
Name the two angels who record people's deeds
Who is Kiraman Katibin?
I am a night better than a thousand months. My exact date is hidden, but many seek me in the last ten nights. What am I?
What is Laylat al-Qadr?
These two sons of Adam are mentioned in the Qur’an in the story of the first murder.
Who are Habil and Qabil?
This prophet was thrown into a fire by his people, but Allah made the fire cool and safe for him.
Who is Prophet Ibrahim (AS)?
True or False: Prophet Adam is mentioned by name in the Qur’an more times than Prophet Muhammad.
True
Name the four books revealed by Allah that are mentioned in Islam.
What is the Torah, Zabur (Psalms), Injeel, and Quran.
I am kissed by some, pointed to by many, and set into one corner of a sacred structure. What am I?
What is the Black Stone?
The story of the sleepers who stayed in a cave for many years appears in this surah.
What is Surah Al-Kahf?
This prophet was known for his extraordinary patience during severe trials, including illness and loss of wealth and family.
Who is Prophet Ayub (AS)?
The Qur’an contains a surah named “The Camel.”
False
The angel in charge of Hellfire is ______
Who is Malik?
I am not a person, place, or object. I am the period of ignorance before Islam, yet my name is still used to describe more than a historical era. What am I?
What is Jahiliyyah?
This surah is named after the night journey of the Prophet.
What is Surah Al-Isra?
This prophet was both a king and a prophet and was given the Zabur (Psalms).
Who is Prophet Dawud (AS)?
The Qur’an mentions the name of Pharaoh’s wife, Asiya.
False
She is mentioned as the wife of Pharaoh, but her name (Asiya) is not given in the Qur’an.
Name the three prophets mentioned most in the Qur’an.
I am a barrier mentioned between two bodies of water. They meet, but do not overtake one another. What am I?
What is Barzakh?
This surah’s title means “The Hypocrites.” What is its Arabic name?
What is Surah Al-Munafiqun?
This prophet’s people carved homes into mountains and were destroyed after they killed a miraculous she-camel sent as a sign.
Who is Prophet Salih (AS)?
The name “Ahmad” appears in the Qur’an as another name for the Prophet Muhammad
True
Surah As-Saff (61:6)
Name the seven people who will be shaded by Allah SWT on the Day of Judgement
1. A just ruler
2. a young person who grew up worshipping Allah
3. a person whose heart is attached to the mosque
4. two people who love each other for the sake of Allah
5. a person who resists temptation saying "I fear Allah"
6. a person who gives charity so secretly their left hand doesn't know what their right hand gave
7. a person who remembers Allah in private and their eyes fill with tears.