Islamic History
570ce
What year was the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
This prophet is considered the last and final messenger in Islam, receiving the revelation of the Quran.
Who is Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
This chapter, the opening surah of the Quran, is recited in every unit of the Muslim prayer (Salah).
What is Surah Al-Fatiha?
This holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with communal prayers, feasts, and giving of charity.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This term refers to the body of Islamic law derived from the Quran and the Sunnah (practices of Prophet Muhammad), governing all aspects of a Muslim's life.
What is Shariah?
This battle, fought in 624 CE, was the first major military victory for the Muslims under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) against the Quraysh of Mecca.
What is the Battle of Badr?
This Prophet is often associated with the story of the whale that swallowed him before he repented and was rescued.
Who is Prophet Yunus (Jonah)?
The longest chapter in the Quran and contains 286 verses.
What is Surah Al-Baqarah?
This Islamic holiday commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God and involves the sacrifice of an animal.
What is Eid al-Adha?
This term refers to the written record of the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What is Hadith?
This treaty, signed in 628 CE between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Mecca, allowed for a temporary peace and gave Muslims the right to return to Mecca for pilgrimage the following year.
What is the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
This prophet is known for building the Ark to save his family and pairs of every animal from the great flood, and is recognized in both the Quran and the Bible.
Who is Prophet Nuh (Noah)?
This surah is known as the "Heart of the Quran."
What is Surah Yasin?
This Islamic month is considered the holiest in the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
What is Ramadan?
In Islam, is it permissible to lend money with interest (usury)?
No, it is not permissible to lend money with interest (usury) in Islam.
This caliphate, established in 661 CE after the assassination of Ali ibn Abi Talib, was the first hereditary dynasty in Islamic history, with its capital initially in Damascus.
What is the Umayyad Caliphate?
This prophet is known for his wisdom and was gifted with the ability to understand and interpret dreams, as well as for his remarkable story involving his brothers' jealousy and betrayal.
Who is Prophet Yusuf (Joseph)?
This surah is named after a woman and is the only chapter in the Quran named after a female figure.
What is Surah Maryam?
This night, occurring in the last ten days of Ramadan, is considered better than a thousand months, and Muslims believe it is the night when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What is Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Decree)?
In Islam, is it permissible to engage in business transactions that involve gambling
No
This historical figure, known for his military leadership, reconquered Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187 CE and is celebrated for his chivalry and justice in both Islamic and Western traditions.
Who is Salah al-Din (Saladin)?
This prophet is known for leading the Children of Israel out of Egypt and is revered for parting the Red Sea, as well as for receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai.
Who is Prophet Musa (Moses)?
This surah, revealed in Makkah, is the shortest surah in the Quran, consisting of only three verses.
What is Surah Al-Kawthar?
Happened on the 27th day of Rajab, commemorating the miraculous night journey (Isra and Mi'raj) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens.
What is Isra and Mi'raj?
In Islam, what is the required percentage of a Muslim's savings that must be given as Zakat each year?
2.5%