Qur’an Basics
How many surahs are in the Qur’an?
114
How many daily prayers are obligatory?
5
Who is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah)?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
In which city was the Prophet ﷺ born?
Makkah
What does the word “Masjid” literally mean?
Place of prostration
What was the first surah revealed?
Al- Alaaq
Which prayer is performed at night after ‘Isha?
Witr
Which Prophet could speak to animals?
Prophet Sulayman (AS)
What is the migration of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah called?
Hijrah
What is the Arabic term for charity given voluntarily?
Sadaqah
What surah is recited in every rak‘ah of salah?
al Fatiha
What is the name of the prostration made for mistakes in prayer?
Sujood as-Sahw
Which Prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Prophet Yunus (AS)
What was the first masjid built in Islam?
Masjid Quba
What does “Sunnah” refer to?
The sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet ﷺ
What is the name of the cave where the first revelation of the Qur’an took place?
Cave of Hira
What must a person do if they forget to recite Surah al-Fatihah in a rak‘ah?
Make it up by completing the prayer correctly (sujood as-sahw)
Which Prophet was thrown into fire but was saved by Allah?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Who was the first Caliph after the Prophet ﷺ?
Abu Bakr (RA)
What is the Arabic term for intention made before acts of worship?
Niyyah
What is the longest surah in the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Baqarah
If someone cannot stand during salah due to illness, how do they pray?
They pray sitting, and if unable, lying down (as able)
Which Prophet asked Allah for a sign when his wife conceived in old age?
Prophet Zakariyya (AS)
How many months of worship does Laylatu al Qadr equal to?
1000
What does “Tawakkul” mean?
Putting trust in Allah while taking action