Quran & Tafsir
Which surah mentions Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree?
Surah Al-Qadr.
When fleeing Mecca, where did the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Abu Bakr seek shelter? (Where did they hide)
A cave
Which prophet could understand the speech of birds by Allah's permission?
Prophet Sulayman (Solomon), peace be upon him.
What was the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after the Hijrah?
Masjid Quba.
What is the difference between wudu and ghusl?
Wudu is ritual washing of specific body parts; ghusl is a full ritual bath.
Which surah does not begin with Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem?
Surah At-Tawbah.
What was the first major battle between the Muslims and the Quraysh?
The Battle of Badr.
Whose staff turned into a serpent by Allah's permission?
Prophet Musa (Moses), peace be upon him.
Who was the second caliph of Islam?
Umar ibn al-Khattab.
Name the five obligatory daily prayers in order.
Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
technically we start counting at Dhuhr, as The five daily prayers started with Dhuhr (the afternoon prayer) on the day the obligation of prayer was instituted during the Night Journey (Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj), rather than Fajr.
What is the greatest verse in the Quran, and what does it discuss?
Ayatul Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255). It discusses Allah’s greatness, knowledge, power, and authority over all creation.
What was the battle the Muslim Archers disobeyed the prophet ﷺ and ended up causing the muslims to not win?
Battle of Uhud
Which prophet was commanded to sacrifice his son as a test of obedience to Allah?
Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), peace be upon him.
Under which caliph were standardized copies of the Quran distributed to different regions?
Uthman ibn Affan.
What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah?
Zakat is obligatory charity for eligible Muslims who meet its conditions; Sadaqah is generally voluntary charity.
Which two surahs are known together as Al-Mu'awwidhatayn?
Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.
What strategy did the Muslims use in the battle of the trench/Confederates
Digging a trench
Which prophet rebuilt the Ka'bah with his son?
Prophet Ibrahim with Prophet Isma'il, peace be upon them.
What treaty allowed Muslims to return to Makkah the following year for pilgrimage?
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
What are the six pillars of Iman?
Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree (Qadar), both its good and its bad.
Which surah is recommended to be read on Fridays and contains the story of the young men who slept in a cave for many years?
Surah Al-Kahf. The story is about the People of the Cave, a group of young men who believed in Allah and sought refuge in a cave to protect their faith. Allah caused them to sleep for many years before waking them up.
How many Muslims were there compared to the confederates in the battle of the trench?
3000 muslims vs 10,000 of the other tribes
Which prophet was tested by Allah with severe illness and the loss of his wealth and family? Despite years of hardship, he remained patient and continued turning to Allah in dua. Allah eventually answered his prayer, restored his health, and blessed him with his family and more blessings. Who was this prophet?
Prophet Ayyub (Job), peace be upon him.
Which famous Muslim commander led Muslim forces at the Battle of Yarmouk?
40-80k Romans vs 20-40k muslims
Khalid ibn al-Walid.
Difference between a prophet and messenger?
Hint: Adam alayhis salam was a prophet, while Nuh Alayhis salam was the first messenger
the scholars disagree, but many say that the Messenger is one who is sent to a disbelieving people, and the Prophet is one who is sent to a believing people with the same Shari`ah of the Messenger who came before him, to teach them and judge between them.