Pillars of Islam
Which pillar of Islam is required only once in a lifetime if a person is able?
Hajj
Which surah is recited in every unit (rak‘ah) of prayer?
Surah Al-Fatiha
Which prophet is known as “Khalilullah” (the friend of Allah)?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Which companion is known as the first Khalifa after the Prophet ﷺ?
Abu Bakr (R)
"Love is ______________."
"Imitation"
Which pillar is the first obligation revealed, even before prayer became five daily prayers?
Shahada
What is the only surah named after a woman?
Surah Maryam
Which prophet’s story includes a whale?
Prophet Yunus (AS)
What is the name of the migration from Makkah to Madinah?
Hijrah
What is the Sunnah?
sayings and actions of the Prophet SAW
Which pillar involves giving a fixed percentage on specific types of wealth? And what is the percentage?
Zakat; 2.5%
Which surah does not begin with “Bismillah”?
Surah At-Tawbah
Which prophet asked Allah to expand his chest before speaking to Pharaoh?
Prophet Musa (AS)
In which battle did the Muslims build a trench?
Battle of Khandaq
I said that social media defines 3 things. Name 2.
Social media defines: beauty standards, success, relationships
Which pillar is performed daily but becomes especially emphasized in congregation on Fridays?
Salah
What is the term for chapters revealed in Makkah before migration?
Makki Surahs
Which prophet was known for his ability to judge fairly between people?
Prophet Dawud (AS)
How many times is ‘Bismillah’ mentioned in the Quran? (remember: there is a Surah that does NOT start with Bismillah)
114 (including twice in Surah An-Naml)
I mentioned 3 ways Sunnah impacts you. Name them.
Your character, you relationships, your inner state
Which pillar is invalid without intention (niyyah) from before dawn each day?
Sawm (fasting in Ramadan)
What was the cave where the Quran was revealed to the Prophet SAW?
Cave Hira
Which prophet is mentioned the most times in the Quran?
There are 6 Surahs in the Quran names after animals. Names them.
Al-Baqarah (The Cow), Al-An'am (The Cattle/Livestock), An-Nahl (The Bee), An-Naml (The Ant), Al-Ankabut (The Spider), Al-Fil (The Elephant)
I mentioned an Ayah in the Quran (Ayah 33:21). What was the Ayah?
“Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example…” (33:21)