Islamic Geography
What is the name of the mosque where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is buried?
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina
How many years did it take for the Quran to be revealed to the Prophet (saw)?
23 years
What was the name of the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Khadijah (RA).
What were the names of the four caliphs?
Abu Bakr (ra), Omar (ra), Usman (ra), Ali (ra)
What does the word Islam mean?
Submission to the will of Allah.
Which city was the first capital of the Islamic Caliphate?
Medina.
What is the shortest surah in the quran?
Surah Al-Kawthar.
What was the name of the year that prophet Muhammad saw was born in?
the year of the elephant
Which continent did Islam first spread to outside of the Arabian Peninsula?
Africa.
What is the difference between Nafil and Sunnah prayers?
Sunnah prayers are non-obligatory but highly recommended and established by the Prophet (PBUH), while Nafil prayers are optional and for extra reward.
What is the name of the hill where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon?
Mount Arafat.
The verse known as Ayat Al-Kursi, often recited for protection, which surat is it in?
Surah al-Baqarah
How long did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) invite people to Islam in Mecca before migrating to Medina?
13 years
What were the three significant battles fought during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
The Battles of Badr, Uhud, and Khandaq (Trench).
What is Tahajjud prayer, and when is it performed?
A voluntary night prayer performed in the last third of the night.
What is the significance of Andalusia in Islamic history?
It was a region in Spain that flourished under Muslim rule for centuries.
How many surahs are there that start with Ha meem in the Quran?
7 surahs
What significant event took place during the Night Journey (Isra and Miraj)?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ascended up the heavens and received the command for Salah (prayers).
What is the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, and why was it important?
A peace treaty between the Muslims and Quraysh of Mecca, paving the way for the conquest of Mecca.
What are the 99 Names of Allah collectively called, and what is their purpose?
Asma'ul Husna (The Most Beautiful Names), used to understand and reflect upon Allah's attributes.
Name three majority-Muslim countries in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei.
Name all the surahs that start with Ha meem in the Quran?
Surah Al-Ghafir, Surah As-Sajdah, Surah Ash-Shura, Surah Az-Zukhurf, Surah Ad-Dukhan, Surah Al-Jathiya, Surah Al-Ahqaf.
Name all the wives of the prophet (saw).
Khadija (ra), Sawdah (ra), Aisha (ra), Hafsah (ra), Zaynab bint Khuzayma (ra), Hind (ra), Zaynab bint Jahsh (ra), Juwayriya (ra), Ramla (ra), Safiyya (ra), Maymunah (ra), Rayhanah (ra), Mariyya (ra)
Which Muslim scholar is credited with introducing the decimal system, Arabic numerals to Europe, & the creation of Algebra?
Al-Khwarizmi.
How does Islam address the issue of environmental responsibility?
Muslims are stewards (khalifah) of the earth and must protect Allah's creation, as mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:30.