Islamic History
What was the original name of Medina before the Prophet’s migration?
Yathrib
What was the first word revealed in the Qur’an?
Iqra – Read
Which companion is known as the first muezzin of Islam?
Bilal Ibn Rabah
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H₂O
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Who was the first caliph of Islam?
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq
How many times is the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned in the Qur’an?
Four times
Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Prophet Yunus AS
What gas do humans breathe in to survive?
Oxygen
What country lies on both Europe and Asia?
Turkey
Who was the mother of the Prophet (PBUH)?
Aminah bint Wahb
What is the only surah that does not start with Bismillah?
Surah At-Tawbah
Who was known as the Prophet’s “scribe” and wrote down the revelations?
Zaid Ibn Thabit
What do bees collect to make honey?
Nectar
Which African country has the most pyramids?
Sudan
Who was the first martyr (Shaheed) in Islam?
Sumayyah bint Khayyat
How many prophets are mentioned by name in the Qur’an?
25 prophets
Which prophet is mentioned the most in the Qur’an?
Prophet Musa AS – 136 times
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What is the only flag that does not have four sides?
Nepal’s flag
Who was the general leading the Muslim army in the Battle of Yarmouk?
Khalid Ibn Al-Walid
What was the first surah revealed in its entirety?
Surah Al-Fatiha
Who was the only companion mentioned by name in the Qur’an?
Zaid Ibn Harithah – Surah Al-Ahzab 33:37
What part of the human body contains the most bones?
Hands – 27 bones each
Which country has the most time zones?
France, due to its overseas territories