Quran
How many surahs are there in the Quran?
114
Which prophet built the Kaʿbah with his son?
Prophet Ibrāhīm (a) and Prophet Ismāʿīl (a)
In Surah al-Isrā’ (17:23), Allah commands kindness to which two people after worshipping Him?
One’s parents.
In what city was the Prophet Muhammad (s) born, and in what city did he die?
Born in Makka, died in Medina
What are Usul al-Din
Tawhid, Adl, Nubuwwah, Imamah, Ma'aad
Around what year were women granted the right to vote in the US? (Correct if you get it within 20 years)
1920
Surah al-Ḥujurāt (49:11) warns believers not to make fun of others because they may actually be what?
Better than you in the sight of Allah.
Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Prophet Yunus (a)
According to the Qur’an (51:56) and our class discussion, Allah created humans and jinn to worship Him. What does this mean?
That life’s purpose is to grow through good actions and moral excellence in order to try to achieve self-perfection.
This makes us more disciplined, humble, and connected to our higher purpose.
What was the second battle in Islamic history, which the Muslims lost?
Uhud
What are angels made of, according to Islamic belief?
Light
Thomas Jefferson
Which surah tells the story of Imam Ali and Lady Fatimah (a) and their family after they gave away their food for three nights?
Surah al-Insān (al-Dahr)
Which prophet was known for his ability to understand the speech of animals?
Prophet Sulaymān (a)
The Qur’an tells us in Surah al-ʿAsr that people are in loss—except those who do what four things?
Believe, do good deeds, tell the truth, and stay patient.
The Muslim army had this many soldiers in the battle of Badr.
313
The Qur’an says every person has two angels recording their deeds. What are they called?
Kirāman Kātebīn (the noble recorders)
What war was fought between the northern and southern states from 1861–1865?
The Civil War
What does the Qur’an say about backbiting? (Hint: it compares it to something disturbing.)
It says it is like eating the flesh of your dead brother (Surah al-Hujurāt, 49:12)
Which prophet stood up fearlessly to a powerful ruler named Fir'oun
Prophet Musa (as)
In Surah al-Isrā’ (17:37), Allah tells us not to walk on the earth with pride. What does that mean?
Don’t be arrogant or think you’re better than others.
The prophet (s) delivered the message in Makkah for this many years
13
What do al-amr bil-ma'roof and al-nahi an al-munkar mean?
Enjoining what's right & forbidding what's wrong
What was the movement in the 1950s–60s that fought to end racial segregation and gain equal rights for African Americans?
The Civil Rights Movement
According to the Qur’an (Surah al-Ḥujurāt, 49:13), what makes one person better than another in the sight of Allah?
"inna akramakum 'ind Allah...."
Taqwā (piety or God-consciousness)
(not their race, tribe, or wealth)
Which prophet was known for his patience when he lost his health, wealth, and family, yet never stopped thanking Allah?
Prophet Ayyub (as)
Surah al-ʿAnkabūt (29:45) says that prayer (ṣalāh) prevents what two evils?
"inna al-salaat tanha an al...."
Indecency and wrongdoing. (fahshaa wal munkar)
This uncle of Prophet Muhammad (s) has a surah named after him.
Abu Lahab
Name 3 of the things that break your wudhu.
Sleep, passing gas, using bathroom
Who was the African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking a major boycott?
Rosa Parks