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What has to be broken before you can use it?
A candle
What does Islam mean?
It means submission and in context it means "submission to the will of God"
Where did the Prophet receive the first revelation and how old was he?
In the cave of Hira on a mountain near Mecca, while in seclusion and he was 40 years old.
What work did the Prophet do until the age of 40?
He used to be a shepherd and tend to sheep, but was also a trader.
Who was the first Man, Women, and child to accept Islam?
Abu Bakr RA, Khadija RAH and Ali RA
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven
Name the four caliphs after the Prophet SAW
Abu Bakr RA, Umar RA, Uthman RA, Ali RA
How many surahs are in the Quran?
114 Surahs
Why did the Prophet SAW migrate from Makkah to Madinah Munawwarah and what was his migration called?
Due to the persecution of the Muslims in Makkah. This is called the hijrah, from when the
Islamic calendar begins
Which two sahabah are buried beside Prophet Muhammad(SAW)?
Hadrat Abu Bakr(RA) and Hadrat Umar Farooq(RA)
What is the end of everything?
The letter “g”
What are the four Sacred Months?
Rajab, Dhū al-Qa'dah, Dhu al-Ḥijjah, Muḥarram
Did the Prophet write down the revelations?
No, he dictated the Revelations to some 48 companions among them was Zaid Ibn Thabit.
Name some of the famous battles the Prophet SAW participated in?
Ans. Badr (2 a.h), Uhud (3 a.h), Ahzaab/Khandaq (5 a.h), Hunain (8 a.h) & the conquest of Makkah (8 a.h)
Which companion's name is clearly mentioned in Qur'an?
Zaid bin Haritha (33:37)
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
A river
What is the name of the well we will drink from in Jannah from the hands of the Prophet SAW?
What are the main topics of the Mekkan surah?
a. Allah and His unity (Tawheed).
b. Resurrection and Judgment
What events occurred in the year of sorrow?
The death of Khadija RAH and Abu Tablib
Which Sahabi was known as the beauty of Quraysh. He came from rich and noble family. When his mother found out about his conversion to Islam she locked him up in her house. He also was the flag bearer in the Battle of Uhud where he died as martyr?
Mus'ab bin Umair(RA)
The person who makes it has no need of it; the person who buys it has no use for it. The person who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it?
A coffin
Name the 4 drinks of the rivers of Jannah?
Wine, Honey, Milk, Water
When did the revelation of the Quran begin and how old was the Prophet SAW(month, specific date)?
On Layl atul Qadr(on 27th Ramadan or on one of the odd nights after the 21st of Ramadan) after Prophet Muhammed had reached the 40th year of his life(around the year 610 A.D.)
What is the Israa & Mi’raaj and what gift did he receive on the journey?
The year after aam ul huzn Allah SWT called the Prophet SAW, to honour and comfort him. He was taken from Makkah to Masjid ul Aqsa (Palestine) and from there to the heavens to meet Allah SWT and receive the gift of Salaah.
Which Sahabi narrated most Ahadith (sayings of the ProphetSAW)?
Abu Huraira(RA), 5374 Narrations