Islamic History
Who was the first Caliph of Islam?
Who is Abu Bakr?
Caliph comes from the Arabic word khalafa, meaning "successor" or "next in line." It was taken as a title by Abu-bekr, the first Islamic leader after the death of Mohammed, the prophet who founded the religion of Islam. All great Islamic leaders take the title caliph.
Who was the first prophet in Islam?
Who is Prophet Adam (salla Allahu alayhi wa-sallam)?
What is the first pillar of Islam?
What is Shahada (Declaration of Faith)?
In which Surah can you find Ayat-ul-Kursi?
What is Surah Al-Baqarah?
What is the Arabic term for the Islamic law derived from the Quran and Sunnah?
What is Sharia?
Which battle was the first major battle fought by Muslims?
What is the Battle of Badr?
The Battle of Badr was the first large-scale confrontation between Muslims and the Quraysh. More than a thousand men engaged in the battle, which lasted hours and resulted in a decisive Muslim victory. Six years later, the Quraysh in Mecca peacefully surrendered to an army led by Mohammed. military land forces.
Which prophet is known for building the Ark?
Who is Prophet Noah (Nuh) (salla Allahu alayhi wa-sallam)?
What is the act of fasting during the month of Ramadan called?
What is Sawm?
Which Surah is known as the heart of the Quran?
What is Surah Yasin?
The Surah Ya Sin has been called the throbbing heart of the Qur'an because it presents the message of the Qur'an in a most forceful manner, which breaks the inertness and stirs the spirit of man to action.
Which angel is responsible for delivering revelations to the prophets?
Who is Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)?
In which year did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrate from Mecca to Medina?
What is 622 CE?
Which prophet is known for interpreting dreams and became a ruler in Egypt?
Who is Prophet Joseph (Yusuf) (salla Allahu alayhi wa-sallam)?
How many times a day are Muslims required to pray?
What is five?
Which Surah was revealed to comfort the Prophet after the first revelation?
What is Surah Ad-Duha?
What is the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad called?
What is Isra and Mi'raj?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Which treaty established peace between Muslims and the Quraysh tribe?
What is the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
Which prophet was thrown into a fire but was unharmed by it?
Who is Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) (salla Allahu alayhi wa-sallam)?
What percentage of a Muslim’s income is required to be given as charity?
What is 2.5% (Zakat)?
How many verses are there in the Quran?
What is 6,236?
How many chapters (Surahs) are there in the Quran?
What is 114?
Who was the famous Muslim general who recaptured Jerusalem during the Crusades?
Who is Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi (Saladin)?
Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Who is Prophet Jonah (Yunus) (salla Allahu alayhi wa-sallam)?
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
What is Hajj?
Which Surah was the last complete Surah to be revealed?
What is Surah An-Nasr?
What is the term for striving in the way of Allah?
What is Jihad?
"Religiously, jihad is the expending of utmost effort in upholding and defending justice," said Sheikh Jaafar Idris, of the Saudi Arabian Embassy. Idris explained that he recognizes two kinds of jihad because there are two kinds of violations of justice: jihad with words against false beliefs, and jihad with the sword against acts of injustice. "The first is the basic and continuous jihad," Idris said. "It was mentioned in the Qur'an very early in the history of Islam and at a time when Muslims were weak and even persecuted. God said to His Prophet, 'Do not obey the kafireen (those who reject the truth) but wage jihad with it (the Qur'an) against them. [25:52]'"