Seerah/Islamic History
Q: What were the names of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ parents?
A: Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib and Aminah bint Wahb.
Q: The city of Madinah was previously known by what name?
A: Yathrib.
Q: What is the process called when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?
A: Metamorphosis.
Q: What is the unofficial superpower of moms at any gathering?
A) Finding lost things
B) Carrying 20 bags at once
C) Knowing when someone is hungry
D) All of the above
A: D) All of the above
The Prophet ﷺ said that nothing will be heavier on the believer’s scale on the Day of Judgment than this quality. What is it?
Good character (husn al-khuluq).
Q: What was the name of the agreement made between Muslims and Quraysh that initially seemed difficult for Muslims but became a victory?
A: Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
Q: What modern-day country contains the historic city of Cordoba, a major center of Islamic scholarship?
A: Spain.
Q: In the Qur'an, which creature spoke to Prophet Sulayman عليه السلام and warned him about his army?
A: The ant.
Q: What is the fastest way to make a group of girls excited?
A) Tell them there is dessert
B) Tell them there will be matching items
C) Tell them there will be photos
D) All of the above
A: D) All of the above
Q: The oldest existing university in the world that is still operating is often associated with this Muslim woman founder. What is its name and the great woman who founded it?
A: Al-Qarawiyyin University, founded by Fatimah al-Fihri in Fez, Morocco.
Q: Which companion was responsible for compiling the Qur'an into one manuscript after the Battle of Yamamah?
A: Zayd ibn Thabit رضي الله عنه.
Q: Which famous Muslim traveler wrote the "Rihla" (The Journey), documenting his journeys across Africa, Asia, and beyond?
A: Ibn Battuta.
Q: What bird can fly backwards?
A: Hummingbird
Q: Name three things guaranteed to happen at a girls' party.
A: Accepted answers: salah!, laughing, snacks, photos, games, talking, soccer.
Q: This Muslim scientist is considered one of the founders of optics and wrote "The Book of Optics." Who was he?
A: Ibn al-Haytham.
Q: What was the significance of the Conquest of Makkah?
A: Muslims returned peacefully to Makkah, the idols around the Ka'bah were removed, and many accepted Islam.
Q: The famous Muslim scholar Ibn Sina is best known for contributions to which field?
A: Medicine
Q: The largest coral reef system in the world is found off the coast of which country?
A: Australia (The Great Barrier Reef).
Q: Finish this:
"The best memories are made when..."
A: Answers vary: you're with people you love, laughing, together, etc.
Q: Name two fields where Muslim scholars made major contributions during the Golden Age.
A: Examples: medicine, mathematics, astronomy, optics, geography, philosophy, architecture.
Q: Which companion was sent by the Prophet ﷺ to teach Islam to the people of Madinah before the Hijrah, helping prepare the city for the Muslims’ arrival?
A: Mus'ab ibn Umayr رضي الله عنه.
Q: This Muslim mathematician helped introduce systematic algebra, and the word "algorithm" comes from the Latinized version of his name. Who was he?
A: Al-Khwarizmi.
Q: This is the only group of mammals capable of true sustained flight. What are they?
A: Bats.
Q: A beautiful hijab is not only worn on the head. Where else should it be reflected?
A: In our hearts, words, actions, and character.
Q: The Qur’an repeatedly invites humans to reflect on nature. Name one natural phenomenon mentioned in the Qur’an that encourages reflection.
A: Examples: rain, mountains, stars, bees, plants, animals, oceans.