Qur'an Basics
What is the meaning of the word Muslim?
One who submits to Allah.
Which name of the Qur’an means Guidance?
Al-Huda
What does Astaghfirullah mean?
I seek forgiveness from Allah.
How should we respond to an Islamic greeting?
Give equal or better greeting.
What Arabic term means “representative” on Earth?
Khalīfah
According to the Qur’an, who should all humans and jinn worship?
Allah only
Which name of the Qur’an means Distinguisher (between right and wrong)?
Al-Furqan
Why should we always seek istighfar?
So we don’t commit sins in the future.
What will the greeting of the people in Jannah be?
Peace (Salām)
What did the angels think humans would do on earth?
Cause trouble and kill each other.
How is the month of Ramadan related to the Qur’an?
The Qur’an was revealed in Ramadan.
What is the most commonly used qualitative name of the Qur’an?
Al-Kitāb
How many requirements are there for proper tawbah?
Three requirements
Why do human societies greet each other?
To express friendship and goodwill.
What did Allah tell the angels when they questioned His plan?
He knows what they do not know.
What test checks if a religious book agrees with itself from beginning to end?
Test of Internal Reliability
Approximately how many people follow Islam today?
About 1.2 billion
When does Allah usually punish us for our sins?
After giving us time to realize our mistake.
True or False: Meaning of Islam is “submission to any deity.”
False
From what substance was Adam (A) created?
Extract of clay/mud.
Which test checks if a book is meant for all people at all times?
Test of Universality
True or False: Islam is a complete way of life from birth to death.
True
If your sin involved harming another person, what must you do?
Compensate the person you wronged
Which of Allah’s names include good and positive qualities only?
All His qualifying names
In the ruins of Ubar, what did archaeologists find?
Ruins of the people of ‘Ād.