What is the first Surah to be revealed to the Prophet in Cave Hira?
The first five verses of Surah al Alaq
What is Taharah? (The Concept of Purification for Salat)
Cleanliness of body, clothes, and surroundings is called Taharah which is a requirement for Salat
How many years did the Prophet preach in Makkah and how many years in Madeenah?
13 Years in Makkah and 10 Years in Madeenah
What are the Six Pillars of Iman?(Can you name them in order?)
Belief in Allah, angels, books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and divine predestination
What is the first step of Wudu?
Intend to purify yourself for worship (Niyyah)
How many Surahs are there in the Qur'an?
114 sūrahs, divided into Makkan (86) and Madinan (28)
Name the 2 Islamic Celeberation in Arabic
Eid al Adha and Eid al Fitr
What were the 2 titles given by the Quraysh to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
As Sadiq Al Ameen
The Truthful and Trustworthy
The direction faced during Salah, towards the Kaaba in Makkah is called....(in Arabic)
Qiblah
Mention any 2 acts that invalidate fasting
The Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) over a period of how many years?
23 years (13 in Makkah + 10 in Madinah).
What percentage of wealth is given as Zakat and how frequently should it be given?
2.5% and Annually
What is the Gregorian calendar (CE/AD) years for the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH):
1. Jibril جبريل Messenger of Allah, delivering revelations to the prophets.
2. Mikail ميكائيلIn charge of rain, sustenance, and provisions.
3. Israfil إسرافيل Will blow the trumpet to signal the Day of Judgment.
4. MalikمالكGuardian of Hellfire.
5. RidwanرضوانGuardian of Paradise.
6. .Kiram al-Katibinكرام الكاتبينHonorable scribes who record the deeds of humans.
7. RaqibرقيبRecords the good deeds of a person.
8. AtidعتيدRecords the bad deeds of a person.
9. HafazaحفظةGuardian angels who protect individuals.
10. Hamalat al-Arshحملة العرشAngels who carry the Throne of Allah.
What invalidates Salah? (Mention any 3)
Q2: What is the shortest sūrah in the Qur’an?
Q3: Which sūrah is called the "Heart of the Qur’an"?
Q4: Which sūrah is known as the "Mother of the Qur’an"?
1: Sūrah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) with 286 verses.
2: Sūrah Al-Kawthar (Abundance) with 3 verses.
3: Sūrah Yā-Sīn (36) for its profound themes of Tawheed and the Hereafter.
4: Sūrah Al-Fātihah (The Opening) — recited in every rak’ah of prayer.
What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah?
Name the four rightly guided caliphs in order.
Mention any 4 facts about Angels in Islam.
List four essential steps of performing Wudu (ablution) in the correct order.
What are the two most trusted books of Hadeeth that tell us about what Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said and did?.
The Most Authentic Books of Islam after Qur'an.
These two collections are often referred to together as "As-Sahihain" (the two Sahihs) and are considered the most reliable sources of Hadith by the majority of Sunni Muslims.
Mention any 5 Voluntary prayers in Islam (Prayers that are not compulsory)
1. Sunnah Mu’akkadah (Highly Recommended)
Rawatib (Regular Sunnah Prayers) – Prayed before/after obligatory prayers (e.g., 2 before Fajr, 4 before & 2 after Zuhr, 2 after Maghrib, 2 after Isha).
Witr Prayer – Odd-numbered prayer after Isha (Hanafis consider it obligatory; others as Sunnah).
2. Night & Late Evening Prayers
Tahajjud – Offered in the last third of the night after waking up.
Taraweeh- Similar to Tahajjud but in congregation and in the month of Ramadan
Salat al-Awwabin – 6+ rak’ahs between Maghrib and Isha.
Tahiyyat al-Masjid – 2 rak’ahs upon entering a mosque.
3. Morning & Daytime Prayers
Ishraq (Sunrise Prayer) – 2 rak’ahs 15-20 mins after sunrise.
Duha (Forenoon Prayer) – 2-12 rak’ahs (best when the sun is higher).
Salat al-Istikhara – 2 rak’ahs for seeking guidance in decisions.
4. Special Occasion Prayers
Salat al-Istikhara (Prayer for Guidance)
Salat al-Kusuf (Solar Eclipse Prayer)
Salat al-Khusuf (Lunar Eclipse Prayer)
Salat al-Istisqa (Prayer for Rain)
Name the five prophets known as Ulul 'Azm (the Resolute) in Islam and mention one key test each faced during their mission.
Nūḥ (Noah) عليه السلام
Test: Preached for 950 years with few believers; built the Ark.
Ibrāhīm (Abraham) عليه السلام
Test: Thrown into fire for rejecting idol worship; commanded to sacrifice his son.
Mūsā (Moses) عليه السلام
Test: Faced Pharaoh’s tyranny; led Bani Isrā’īl through the Red Sea.
Īsā (Jesus) عليه السلام
Test: Rejection by his people; miraculous birth and healing miracles.
Muhammad ﷺ
Test: Persecution in Makkah; established Islam despite wars and opposition.
Mention the names of the five major divine scriptures/books revealed/sent by Allah in Islam, and for each, name the prophet to whom it was revealed.
What are the five required prayers for Muslims each day, and roughly when are they prayed?