Seerah (Biography)
The name of the first surah that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH ﷺ).
What is Surah Al-Alaq?
This Sahabi is known to have accompanied the Prophet (ﷺ) during the Hijra from Mecca to Medina.
Who is Abu Bakr (RA)?
This famous scholar from present-day Uzbekistan is known to have verified over 7000 hadith narrations.
Who is al-Bukhari?
These places were established by Islamic Civilizations to further knowledge and promote intellectual growth, serving as hubs for scholars, scientists, and thinkers.
What are Universities?
This Nabi is mentioned by name the most in the Qu'ran.
Who was Musa (AS)?
This occurrence is known as when the Qu'ran was first revealed.
What is Laylat' al-Qadr (The Night of Decree)?
The conversion of this strong Sahabi during the time of the Prophet (ﷺ) is known to have helped make praying at Masjid Al-Haram (the Sacred Mosque) safe for the believers.
Who is Umar ibn Khattab (RA)?
A prominent academic from the Islamic Golden Age, this philosopher authored a book that was widely used in many medical universities in the past, titled 'The Canon of Medicine.'
Who is Ibn Sina?
This renowned academic institution/library played a vital role in the translation, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge from various cultures and civilizations.
What is the House of Wisdom/Library of Baghdad?
This wise man is known in the Qu'ran for his advice to his son.
Who is Luqman (AS)?
This treaty between the Prophet (ﷺ) and another tribe made it possible for the believers to perform Umrah (pilgrimage).
What is the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
This Sahabi is known to have narrated many authentic ahadith (narrations) from accompanying the Prophet (ﷺ) as one of the companions of the Suffah.
Who is Abu Huraira (RA)?
This medieval physicist is known to be the father of modern optics, influencing many students during the Scientific Revolution like Isaac Newton and Galileo.
Who is Ibn Al-Haytham?
This medieval European Islamic civilization, located in the Iberian Peninsula, is celebrated for its remarkable cultural, scientific, and architectural advancements during the Middle Ages.
What is Al Andalus?
This queen is known for seeking protection against her disbelieving husband and remembering the Hereafter.
Who is Asiya (AS), the wife of Fir'awn?
On this day, the Prophet (ﷺ) is known to have given his final farewell khutbah (sermon).
What is the Day of Arafah?
Known to be the first martyr in Islam, this steadfast woman is known to have endured a great amount of torture and persecution for the sake of Allah.
Who is Sumayyah bint Khabbat (RA)?
This Shafi'i polymath is known for developing a critique of Aristotelian philosophy, accepting and rejecting some of its teachings.
Who is al-Ghazali?
This iconic Islamic architectural marvel, located in Spain, was originally built as a mosque and later converted into a cathedral, showcasing a blend of Moorish and Gothic architectural styles.
What is Alhambra?
This prophet is known for remembering Allah's mercy (rahma) in the face of adversity.
Who is Ayyub (AS)?
In this battle, many armies from the Qur'aish, the Banu Nadir, Banu Ghatafan, and other tribes laid siege to Medina.
What is Ghazwat al-Khandaq (Battle of the Trench) or Ghazwat al-Ahzab (Battle of the Confederates)?
This Sahabiyah is known to have performed two Hijras (migrations).
Who is Asma bint Umais (RA)?
This famous scholar and polymath is known to be the father of comparative religion for his works in Indology after writing Tārīkh al-Hind.
Who is Al-Biruni?
This historic city, located in present-day Uzbekistan, was a major intellectual and cultural center of the Islamic world during the medieval period, producing notable scholars such as Al-Khwarizmi and Al-Biruni.
What is Samarkand?
These four prophets all mentioned in the Qu'ran are all direct descendants of each other.
Who is Ibraheem, Ishaq, Ya'qub, and Yusuf (AS)?