The Life of The Prophet (PBUH)
In which city was Muhammad (PBUH) born?
Mecca
What is the holiday that celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
What Arabic word means the call to prayer heard from a mosque?
adhan
What word do Muslims say before reading the Qur’an to remember God?
“Bismillah” (“In the name of Allah SWT”)
What important building in Mecca do Muslims face when they pray?
The Kaaba
What country are the holy cities of Mecca and Medina located in?
Saudi Arabia
What holiday celebrates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage?
Eid al-Adha
What is the special rug Muslims place on the floor to pray on?
Sajjada
In what language was the Qur’an originally revealed?
Arabic
What are the five important duties in Islam called?
The Five Pillars of Islam
What is the name of the journey Muhammad made when he moved from Mecca to Medina
Hijrah
What do many families give to children during Eid as a gift or treat?
Money, sweets, or gifts
What Arabic word means “fasting,” especially during the month of Ramadan?
Sawm
Who was the angel that brought messages to Muhammad PBUH?
Jibril / Gabriel
What word do Muslims use to greet each other that means “peace be upon you”?
“As-salamu alaykum”
Who was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who gave birth to Fatima (PBUH)?
Khadija
What shape or phase is the moon in when Ramadan officially begins?
Crescent
What Arabic word means “charity,” one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Zakat
What are the chapters of the Qur’an called?
Surahs
What is the name for the daily prayers that Muslims perform five times a day?
Salah (or Salat)
What was Muhammad’s job before he became known as a prophet?
Merchant/trader
Which holiday celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad?
Mawlid al-Nabi
What Arabic word means mosque?
Masjid
Where was Muhammad (PBUH) when he received the first messages of the Qur’an?
The Cave of Hira
What journey to the city of Mecca are Muslims encouraged to make at least once in their lives, if they can?
The Hajj