General
What is the core belief of Islam?
There is no God except Allah SWT and Prophet Muhammad is His last messenger
Which Islamic scholar founded algebra?
In his book of “Ilm al-jabr wa l-muqābala”, Al-Khawarizmi, a Muslim Persian mathematician explained his theory of algebra
From which surah were the first ayats to be sent down from?
Surah Al-A'la
What Islamic month does Eid Al-Adha take place in?
Zhul-Hijjah
How many prophets were mentioned in the Qur'an?
25 prophets
Name the 5 pillars of Islam
Shahada, Salah, Sawm, Zakah and Hajj
What was the longest lasting Islamic Empire?
The Ottoman founded by Osman Ghazi in 1299
What is the most repeated verse in the Qur'an?
Surah Ar-Rahman:
فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ ٥٥
(Then which of your Lord's favours will you both deny?)
When does the celebration of Eid Al-Adha start?
The 10th of Zhul-Hijjah
Define: Sahaba, Tabi'in and Tabi'-Tabi'in
Sahaba: the companions who have at least met the Prophet SAW once
Tabi'in : those who have at least met and learned from the Sahaba
Tabi'-Tabi'in: those who have met and learned from the Tabi'in
Where are the 3 most holiest sites in Islam?
Masjidil Haram (Makkah, Saudi Arabia), Masjid An-Nabawi (Madinah, Saudi Arabia) & Masjidil Aqsa (Jerusalem, Palestine)
Who was the founder of the first degree-granting university in the world?
Fatima Al-Fihriyya founded the Al-Qawariyyin University which is the oldest degree-granting university in the world
What is the longest ayat in the Qur'an?
Verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah; also referred to as the 'Verse of Loan'
What 2 events are commemorated with Eid Al-Adha?
The Hajj and the Sacrifice (Qurban)
Name all the children of Prophet Muhammad SAW
Qasim, Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, Fatima, Abdullah & Ibrahim (RA)
What differentiates Islam from the other People of the Book (Christianity & Judaism)?
Muslims believe in God as the one and only deity and Prophet Muhammad SAW as the final messenger while other religions don't consider Prophet Muhammad SAW as a prophet.
When was the Islamic Golden Age?
From the 8th century to the 13th century
What are the conditions of touching/holding the Qur'an?
One has to be pure and to be with wudhu' (ablution)
How is the meat of the Qurban divided?
1/3 goes to the needy, 1/3 given to a relative and the last 1/3 is for you and your family
How long was the rule of the 4 Rightly-Guided Caliphs (Khalifa) combined?
Exactly 30 years after the passing of Prophet Muhammad SAW (including the rule of Saidina Hasan RA)
Name the 6 Pillars of Iman
Believe in Allah SWT, all of His Prophets, all of His Books, the Angels (malaikat), the Day of Judgment and Qada' and Qadar
As of June 2024, what year is it in the Islamic calendar?
It is currently the year 1445 AH
How many Makkan and Madani Surahs are there? (Surahs that were revealed in Makkah and Madinah)
There are 86 Makkan surahs and 28 Madani surahs
What is the significance of the Day of 'Arafah?
On the 9th of Zhul-Hijjah, the significance of this day is said in Surah al-Maidah of the Holy Quran.
“Today I have perfected your faith for you, completed My favour upon you, and chosen Islam as your way.”(Quran 5:3)
Which of the Sahaba (Companions) narrated the most Hadiths?
Saidina Abu Huraira (RA) narrated a total of 5374 Hadiths and for women Sadatina 'Aishah (RA) who narrated 2210 Hadiths