Islamic Literature
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
The Quran
What is the term for a mosque's tower from which the call to prayer is announced?
Minaret
What is the common greeting in Arabic that means "peace be upon you"?
As-salamu alaykum
What is the celebration at the end of Ramadan called?
Eid al-Fitr
Who is the first wife of Prophet Muhammad and the first person to convert to Islam?
Khadijah
Which famous Islamic text is a collection of sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad?
Hadith
Where was the orginal Qiblah Located?
Dome of the Rock, Al Aqsa
Place where Muslims go to pray
Which holiday commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God?
Eid al-Adha
Name the daughter of Muhammad who is highly revered in Islam.
Fatimah
Name the epic poem that tells the story of the spiritual ascent of Muhammad.
The Miraj Nameh
What is the masjid or mosque that has Prophet Muhammad was praying in than turned towards Mecca?
The mosque with two Qiblahs. Masjid Al Qiblatan
Country with the most Muslims?
Indonesia
What night in Ramadan is considered the "Night of Power," when the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad?
Laylat al-Qadr
Who is the Egyptian woman known for her scholarship and teaching of Hadith in the Islamic golden age?
Aisha bint Abu Bakr
What is the name of the collection of stories that includes tales of historical figures, mythical creatures, and moral lessons, originally compiled in Persian?
The One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights)
Which city is famous for its ancient Islamic architecture and is known as the city of a thousand minarets?
Cairo
What is the name of the traditional headscarf worn by many Muslim women for reasons of modesty?
Hijab
What is the Islamic New Year called? Bonus points if you can answer what year we're currently in?
Hijri New Year
1445 AH
Which woman is celebrated for her contribution to the compilation of the Quran?
Hafsa bint Umar
Who is the famous Persian poet known for his work, the Masnavi, which explores Sufi spiritual themes?
Jalaluddin Rumi
Name the palace in Spain that is a prime example of Muslim architecture in Europe.
Hint: There is a resturant in Chicago with the same name
Al Hambra
Identify the Islamic art form known for using beautiful, stylized, and often complex handwriting.
Calligraphy
Name the event celebrated by Shi'a Muslims that marks the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali at the Battle of Karbala.
Ashura
Name the first woman who was martyed in Islam
Summaya