Intro to Islam
The religion based on belief in one God (Allah) and following the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What is Islam?
The last and final messenger in Islam.
Who is prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
This is the name of the opening Surah of the Qur'an
What is Surah Al-Fatiha?
The event in which the Prophet ﷺ was taken from Makkah to Jerusalem and then to the heavens.
What is Isra and Mi’raj?
Muslims are encouraged to greet others with this phrase meaning “Peace be upon you.”
What is “As-Salamu Alaikum”?
Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.
What are the five Pillars of Islam?
He and his son Isma’il rebuilt the Kaaba in Mecca.
Who is Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)?
This Surah tells the story of the People of the Cave.
What is Surah Al-Kahf?
This is the name of the first battle fought by Muslims in 624 CE.
What is the Battle of Badr?
Muslims pray this many times each day as part of their daily worship.
What is 5 times?
Belief in Allah, angels, holy books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and predestination.
What are the six Pillars of Faith?
Sent to the people of Madyan, he taught fairness in trade.
Who is Prophet Shu’ayb (Jethro)?
Only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with "Bismillah"
What is Surah At-Tawbah?
This 12th-century Muslim leader recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders.
Who is Salah ad-Din (Saladin)?
This Qur’anic term refers to perseverance, and steadfastness in the face of hardship.
What is Sabr (patience)?
What is the term for the spiritual struggle or effort in Islam?
What is Jihad?
He healed the blind and sick by Allah’s permission.
Who is Prophet Isa (Jesus)?
This Surah ends with the phrase "For you is your religion, and for me is my religion"
What is Surah Al-Kafirun
What is the name of the treaty that allowed Muslims to peacefully perform pilgrimage to Mecca during Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ time?
What is the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
This term refers to the spiritual purification required before prayer, involving washing specific parts of the body.
What is Wudu (ablution)?
What is the name of the Muslim law that comes from the Quran and the Prophet’s teachings?
What is Sharia?
This prophet, was known for his great patience.
Who is Prophet Ayyub (Job)?
This surah has two names: one refers to a group of allies, and the other refers to a trench.
What is Surah Al-Ahzab?
This scholar compiled one of the most authentic collections of hadith in Islam.
Who is Imam Al-Bukhari?
This Arabic word means “trust in Allah” and is important for facing life’s challenges with confidence.
What is Tawakkul?