The Five Pillars
The first pillar of Islam, which is the declaration of faith.
What is the Shahada?
The prophet who built a massive ark to save believers and animals from a great flood.
Who is Prophet Nuh (Noah)?
The opening chapter of the Quran that is recited in every unit (rak'ah) of prayer.
What is Surah Al-Fatiha?
The traditional Arabic greeting that translates to "Peace be upon you."
What is Assalamu Alaikum?
The closest friend of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the first Caliph of Islam.
Who is Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq?
The holy month during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?
What is Ramadan?
The prophet who was given the miracle of parting the Red Sea.
Who is Prophet Musa (Moses)?
The shortest Surah in the Quran, consisting of only three verses.
What is Surah Al-Kawthar?
The phrase Muslims say before starting any action, like eating or entering a room.
What is Bismillah?
The companion who had the honor of giving the very first call to prayer (Adhan) in Islam.
Who is Bilal ibn Rabah?
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim must complete at least once in their lifetime.
What is Hajj?
The prophet who was swallowed by a giant fish after leaving his city.
Who is Prophet Yunus (Jonah)?
The Surah that equates to one-third of the Quran in reward when recited.
What is Surah Al-Ikhlas?
The Sunnah practice of voluntary fasting on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of every Islamic lunar month.
What are the White Days (Ayyam al-Beed)?
The cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet (PBUH) known for his bravery and wisdom.
Who is Ali ibn Abi Talib?
The percentage of surplus wealth typically given as mandatory charity (Zakat) each year.
2.5%
The prophet known for his extraordinary patience through years of hardship and illness.
Who is Prophet Ayyub (Job)?
The night in Ramadan during which the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What is Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Decree)?
The two-unit (rak'ah) Sunnah prayer performed immediately upon entering a mosque before sitting down.
What is Tahiyyat al-Masjid?
The companion famously given the title "The Sword of Allah" (Saifullah).
Who is Khalid ibn al-Walid?
The essential ritual performed on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, without which the entire Hajj pilgrimage is considered invalid.
Hint: This takes place on the plain where the Prophet (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon.
What is standing at Arafah (Wuquf at Arafat)?
The prophet granted the miracle of understanding the language of animals and commanding the wind and jinn.
Who is Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon)?
The only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Raheem.
Hint: The name of this 9th chapter translates to "The Repentance."
What is Surah At-Tawbah?
he special voluntary prayer performed during a solar or lunar eclipse.
Hint: The Arabic name for this prayer starts with the letter "K".
What is Salat al-Kusuf (or Salat al-Khusuf)?
The companion given the title Dhun-Nurayn ("The Possessor of Two Lights") for marrying two of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) daughters.
Hint: He served as the 3rd Caliph of Islam and compiled the standardized written Quran and his name starts with the letter "A"
Who is Uthman ibn Affan?