Quran
What is the very first word revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the Quran (Surah Al-Alaq).
a. Iqra
b. Bismillah
c. Al-Rahman
Iqra.
This ancient, colossal limestone statue sits on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, featuring the body of a lion and the head of a human.
a. The Colossus of Rhodes
b. The Great Sphinx
c. The Temple of Luxor
The Great Sphinx.
This widely popular creamy dip is primarily made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
a. Hummus
b. Baba Ghanoush
c. Labneh
Hummus.
Known as the "Star of the East," this iconic Egyptian singer remains one of the most influential musicians in Arab history.
a. Fairuz
b. Umm Kulthum
c. Warda Al-Djazairia
Umm Kulthum.
How many total Surahs (chapters) are contained in the Holy Quran?
a. 114
b. 99
c. 30
114.
This ultra-tall skyscraper located in Dubai, UAE, holds the record as the tallest building in the world.
a. Kingdom Tower
b. Burj Khalifa
c. Petronas Tower
Burj Khalifa.
This traditional North African dish consists of steamed semolina granules served with a stew of vegetables and meat layered on top.
a. Shakshuka
b. Couscous
c. Mansaf
Couscous.
Which prophet of Allah is mentioned by name more times in the Quran than any other prophet?
a. Prophet Ibrahim
b. Prophet Isa
c. Prophet Musa
Prophet Musa.
This historical, rock-cut architecture city in Jordan is famously known as the "Rose City" due to the color of the stone from which it is carved.
a. Carthage
b. Baalbek
c. Petra
Petra.
This rich, sweet dessert pastry is made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.
a. Kunafa
b. Basbousa
c. Baklava
Baklava.
Which specific Surah is traditionally referred to as the "Heart of the Quran"?
a. Surah Al-Baqarah
b. Surah Al-Fatiha
C. Surah Yasin
Surah Yasin.
Which Surah in the Quran is unique because it does not start with the traditional Bismillah formula.
a. Surah At-Tawbeh
b. Surah Al-Ikhlas
c. Surah An-Nas
Surah At-Tawbeh.