Core Beliefs
This phrase, meaning "There is no god but Allah," is central to Islamic faith
What is the Shahada?
Name the Surah that is named after a basic pillar of Islam?
Suratul Hajj.
This city is second only to Mecca as a holy site in Islam.
What is Medina?
This is the name of the first battle fought between the Muslims of Medina and the Meccans.
What is the Battle of Badr?
This is the name of the shortest surah in the Quran?
Surah Al-Kawsar
This Arabic term refers to the “community of believers” in Islam.
What is Ummah?
He is often referred to as the “Friend of God” and is a significant figure in both Judaism and Christianity.
Who is Ibrahim (Abraham)?
This festival is celebrated by Muslims at the end of Hajj and commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
What is Eid al-Adha?
This famous mosque in Jerusalem is one of the holiest sites in Islam and is associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey.
What is Al-Aqsa Mosque?
This prayer, performed in congregation every Friday, is known as the Friday prayer.
What is Jumu'ah?
This concept refers to the belief in life after death and accountability for one’s actions.
What is Akhirah?
This prophet was swallowed by a large fish and prayed for forgiveness while in its belly
Who is Yunus?
This Arabic term refers to the lawful or permitted in Islam, often used to describe food.
What is Halal?
This battle in 625 CE saw the Muslims of Medina face the Quraysh tribe but ended without a clear winner.
What is the Battle of Uhud?
This angel is believed to have revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.
Who is Jibril?
This concept refers to the belief in life after death and accountability for one’s actions.
What is Akhirah?
This prophet spoke to God directly on Mount Sinai.
Who is Musa?
This night during Ramadan is considered better than a thousand months, and it is when the Quran was first revealed.
What is Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree)?
The Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad over how many years?
What is 23 years?
This verse of the Quran is recited in every unit of the Muslim prayer (Salah).
What is Al-Fatihah?
This woman is recognized as the first believer in Muhammad's prophethood and is his wife.
Who is Khadijah?
This prophet is known for his eloquence and wisdom, and he is credited with the ability to communicate with animals and jinn, as well as ruling justly over his people.
Who is Sulayman?
This percentage of one’s savings is given annually as charity in the practice of Zakat.
What is 2.5%?
This empire, founded in 1299 and lasting until 1922, was one of the longest-lasting and most influential Muslim empires.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
How Many verses are there in the Quran?
6236