The Life of The Prophet (PBUH)
At what age did Muhammad (PBUH) receive his first revelation from Angel Jibril?
40
Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. Which son is honored in Islamic tradition?
Ishmael (Isma’il)
What Arabic word means “community of believers” in Islam?
Ummah
How did Muhammad (PBUH) preserve the Qur’an before it was written down?
By memorization and oral recitation
What is the ritual washing Muslims perform before prayer called?
Wudu
What was Muhammad’s (PBUH) nickname that meant “the trustworthy one”?
Al-Amin
Which month in the Islamic calendar is considered sacred because of Ashura and the events remembered in it?
Muharram
What Arabic word refers to the pre-dawn meal Muslims eat before starting the fast during Ramadan?
Suhoor
What are the verses of the Qur’an called?
Ayahs
What is the name of the weekly congregational prayer held on Fridays?
Jumu’ah
Which city did Muhammad (PBUH) move to during the Hijrah, leaving Mecca?
Medina
What special night during Ramadan is considered better than a thousand months, when the Qur’an was first revealed?
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
What Arabic word is used for the direction Muslims face when praying?
Qibla
Before someone holds the Qur’an, what must he or she do with their hands?
Clean them
How many days does the Hajj last?
5
Who was the first person to accept Muhammad’s (PBUH) message of Islam?
Khadijah, his wife
How do Muslims prepare spiritually for Ramadan besides fasting?
By increasing prayer, reading the Qur’an, doing good deeds, and asking for forgiveness.
What Arabic word means “leader” or “commander” and was used for the leaders of the early Muslim community?
Caliph or Khalifa
This is the name given when someone reads the whole Qur’an from beginning to end.
Khatm al-Qur’an
What is the walk around the Kaaba called?
Tawaf
How many idols were in the Kaaba before Muhammad PBUH removed them?
360
What is one reason why the Islamic calendar causes Ramadan and Eid dates to change each year on the Gregorian calendar?
Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, based on the moon, not the solar year.
What Arabic word means “sacred law” and refers to rules derived from the Qur’an and the Prophet’s teachings?
Sharia
What is the special stand used to hold the Qur’an while reading?
Rehal
During Hajj, pilgrims walk or run seven times between two hills as part of a ritual called Sa’i. What are the names of these two hills?
Safa and Marwah