Prophets & Messengers
Who was the first prophet in Islam?
Prophet Adam (AS)
What is the first Surah of the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Fatiha
In which city was Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) born?
Makkah
How many pillars of Islam are there?
Five
What day of the week is the Muslim holy day?
Friday (Jumu’ah)
Which prophet received the Torah?
Prophet Musa (AS)
How many Juz (parts) are in the Qur’an?
30
Who was the Prophet’s (ﷺ) first wife?
Khadijah (RA)
How often do Muslims perform Hajj?
Once in a lifetime if able
How many names or attributes of Allah are there?
99
Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Prophet Yunus (AS)
How many Surahs are in the Qur’an?
114
What was the first mosque built in Islam?
Masjid Quba
What are the Five Pillars of Islam in order?
Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj
What two major Muslim holidays are celebrated each year?
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Which prophet spoke as a baby?
Prophet Isa (AS)
Which Surah is known as the "Heart of the Qur’an"?
Surah Yaseen
Who was the first caliph after the Prophet (ﷺ)?
Abu Bakr (RA)
What does Zakat purify according to Islamic belief?
It purifies wealth and the soul from greed.
Which month follows Ramadan?
Shawwal
Which prophet built the Kaaba with his son?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS)
Which Surah in the Qur’an does not begin with “Bismillāhir-Rahmānir-Rahīm” (“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”)
Surah At-Tawbah
What year did the Hijrah (migration) take place?
622 CE
How much of one’s wealth is given as Zakat?
2.5% or 2.5% of savings after one lunar year
What is the name of the angel responsible for blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment?
Israfil.