Islamic Beliefs
What is the declaration of faith in Islam called?
Shahada
Who is considered the last prophet in Islam?
Muhammad SAW
Name 3 things that nullify Salah.
various
In what city was Prophet Muhammad born?
Mecca
Who is the angel believed to have revealed the Quran to Muhammad?
Gabriel (Jibril)
How many pillars of Islam are there?
Five
Name the prophet(s) who built the Kaaba in Islamic tradition.
Ibrahim and Ismail
During which month do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset? Fajr-Magrib
Ramadan- This is your reminder Ramadan is 39 days away
What significant event occurred in 622 CE in Islamic history?
The Hijra, Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina
Name the wife of Muhammad known for her business acumen before marriage.
Khadijah
What is the Islamic term for obligatory charitable giving? non-obligatory?
Zakat/Sadaqa
Who is the father of Yahya?
Zakariya
What are the 2 pilgrimages to Mecca called? when are they performed?
Hajj (thul-hijjah) and Umrah (anytime)
What battle in 624 CE marked the first major military success for Muslims?
The Battle of Badr
Who is the companion of Muhammad known for his extensive narrations of hadith?
Abu Huraira
What sin does Allah not forgive?
Shirk
Who is known as the father of the Prophets
Abraham
What is the Sunnah prayer performed between fajr and Dhuhur?
Dhuha
Who was the first caliph after Muhammad's death?
Abu Bakr
Which caliph is known for compiling the Quran into a single book?
Uthman ibn Affan
Are we pre-destined or do we choose our actions?
both
How many Ulu'lazm Messengers are there? Name them.
5. Mohammed, Ibrahim, Nuh, musa, Issa
What is the term for the struggle or striving in the way of God?
Jihad
Name the treaty that allowed Muslims to return to Mecca for pilgrimage.
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
Name the ruler who established the Umayyad Caliphate.
Muawiya I