Arabic 101
It means Hello in Arabic
What is- مَرْحَباً/ أَهْلاً?
He was the prophet Mohammad SAW’s father.
Who was Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib?
The Creator, The Maker
Who is Al-Khaliq (الْخَالِقُ)?
He was the first prophet.
Who is Prophet Adam (alayhis Salam)?
This is the surah that is named after a day
What is Surah Al-Jumu'ah?
She was the first woman to accept Islam.
Who is Khadijah bint Khwailed?
This is the ritual and physical cleanliness required for a Muslim to perform specific acts of worship.
What is Taharah (cleanliness)?
It means “Good morning” in Arabic.
What is صباح الخير?
She was the foster mother who nursed Prophet Muhammad [SAW] in the desert?
Who was Halimah Assadiyah?
The Unique, The Only One
Who is Al-Ahad (اَلاَحَدُ)?
Also acceptable: Al-Waahid (The One)
This Masjed was built shortly after the Hijrah, and this was the first mosque in Islam.
What is Masjid Quba?
This is the longest Surah in the Quran
What is Surat Al Baqarah?
It is the Surah that is named after a woman
What is surat Maryam?
This is dry ritual purification performed using pure earth, dust, or any clean natural surface of the ground
What is taymmum (dry ablution)
It means “Please” masculine in Arabic
What is من فضلك?
These were the titles prophet Mohammad SAW was known among the people of Makkah before Prophethood
Who is Assadiq (the truthful) Al amin (the trustworthy)?
The All- and Oft-Forgiving
Who is Al-Ghaffar (الْغَفَّارُ)?
Also acceptable: Al-Ghafoor (The Forgiving, The Exceedingly Forgiving)
He was the first muadhin (person who calls the adhan).
Who is Bilal (radiAllahu anh)?
These are the three Suwar that is known as Almouthat
What are Surat Al Ikhlas, Al Falaq, Annas?
She was the daughter of Omar ibn Al-Khattab and the wife of the Prophet.
Who is Hafsa bint Omar?
This is a small, mandatory charity given by every capable Muslim before the 'EĪd al-Fiṭr prayer.
What is Zakat Ul fitr?
It means "Purple” in Arabic.
What is بنفسجي ?
This is the year in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born.
What year is known as the "Year of the Elephant?
What is Amul Feel?
The Provider
Who is Ar-Razzaq (الرَّزَّاقُ)?
This was the first sin committed on earth.
What is murder?
This Surah does not begin with Bismillah
What is Surah At-tawbah?
She was the daughter of prophet Mohammd SAW, and the wife of Ali Ibn Abi Talib
Who is Fatimah Az-Zahraa?
It is the 1st step at any act of worship in Islam.
What is Niyyah (Intention)?
It means sunny in Arabic
What is مشمس ?
It was the Cave that the Prophet (PBUH) often stayed in before the revelation
What is the cave of Hira?
The Judge, The Giver of Justice
Who is Al-Hakam (الْحَكَمُ)?
This was the first major battle in Islam in the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
What is the Battle of Badr?
These are the two Surahs known as Az-Zahrawan
What is Surat Al-Baqarah and Surat Ala-Imran?
They are the daughters of prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
Who are Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatimah?
These are 2 sujud to make up a missed obligatory act unintentionally on salah.
What is Sujud Assahw (prostration of forgetfulness)?
It means Tuesday in Arabic
What is الثلاثاء ?
She was the first person to accept Islam from among the women
Who is the mother of the believers Khadijah?
The Last
Who is Al-Aakhir (الآخِرُ)?
He was the first ambassador/governor in Islam
Who is Mus’ab ibn Umayr (radiAllahu anh)?
These are the six Surahs that were named for prophets.
What are Suwar Nuh, Ibrahim, Youssof, Hud, Yunus and Mohammad?
The most beloved of people to the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
Who is Aisha bint Abi Bakr?
This is the ritual of circling the Ka'bah seven times in a counterclockwise direction.
What is Tawaf?
It is the opposite of غَنيّ in Arabic
What is فقير?
It is the event involving the Prophet (PBUH) travelling from Makkah to Jerusalem and then ascending to the heavens.
What is Al Israa wal miraj?
The One Who gives Imaan and Security.
Who is Al-Mu’min (الْمُؤْمِنُ)?
Muslims first migrated to this place.
What is Absynnia?
These are the six Surahs that starts with الم
What are Surah Al-Baqara, Surah Al-Imran, Surah Al-Ankabut, Surah Ar-Rum, Surah Luqman, and Surah As-Sajda.?
She was mentioned in the Qur’an as an example of faith, despite being married to a tyrant
Who is Āsiyah bint Muzahim?
This is the emphasized or confirmed practices of the Prophet Muhammad that he regularly performed and rarely omitted.
What is Sunan Mukkadah ?
This is the plural of امرأة and is also the title of a surah.
What is النساء ?
He was the Prophet's (PBUH) uncle who was martyred in the Battle of Uhud and given the title "The Master of the Martyrs"- Sayed Ashuhada.
Who was Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib?
The Avenger
Who is Al-Muntaqim (الْمُنْتَقِمُ)?
He was the first child to accept Islam.
Who is Ali (radiAllahu anh)?
This is the longest Ayah in the Quran
What is Ayatul Dayn?
She was known as Umm al-Masakeen (Mother of the Poor)
Who is Zaynab bint Khuzaymah?
This is the ritual sacrifice performed by Muslims during the days of Eid al-Aḍḥā
What is Udhiyah(sacrifice)?
These are the three particles we use to respond a yes/no question in Arabic
What are نعم- لا -بلى?
It was the ancient name of the city later known as Madinah/Al Madinah Al Munawara
What is Yathrib?
Possessor of Glory and Honour, Lord of Majesty and Generosity
Who is Dhul Jalaali wal-Ikram (ذُوالْجَلاَلِ وَالإكْرَامِ)?
This was the first meeting place in Islam for the Muslims
What is the house of Arqam bin Abil-Arqam (in Makkah)?
These are the two Surah’s of the Qur’an are named after insects.
What is Al-Naml and Surat Al-Nahl?
She was the last wife of the prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
Who is Maymunah bint al-Harith?
This is the amount that requires the payment of Zakah.
What is Nisab?
This is the plural that ends with alif wa ta in Arabic
What is Sound Feminine plural جمع المؤنث السالم?
This is the first major battle between the Muslims and the Quraysh
What is the Battle of Badr?
The Ever-Surviving, The Everlasting
Who is Al-Baaqee (اَلْبَاقِي)?
Also acceptable: Al-Hayyu (The Ever-Living)
He was the first Muslim to be killed in battle.
Who is Obaidah ibn al-Harith ibn Abdul-Muttalib radiAllahu anh? (The cousin of the Prophet ﷺ and Ali radiAllahu anh)
This Surah is known as Assab al mathani
What is Surat Al Fatiha?
She defended the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during the Battle of Uhud
Who is Nusaybah bint Ka‘ab(Umm ‘Ammarah)?
This is the increase in the amount of a loan that a borrower is required to pay the lender in exchange for the delay or time granted for repayment.
What is Riba (Usury)?