Aqeedah
Personal Development
Fiqh & Rituals
Seerah
Islamic History
Quran
100
What is the purpose of our creation? Why did Allah create us?
Surah Dhariyat, verse 56.
100
Families are the foundation of a healthy Muslim society; parents are to be honored, and spouses/children are a trust from Allah
True tawakkul means trusting Allah while also making effort; laziness with no action is neglecting responsibility.
100
What are the conditions that make tayammum (dry ablution) valid?
Lack of water, or water present but harmful/dangerous to use, or water too far to access.
100
Who was the Prophet ﷺ’s grandfather who took care of him after his parents passed away?
Abdul Muttalib.
100
Who are the 4 khulafa Al-Rashidun
Abu Bakr, Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Uthman Ibn Affan, Ali ibn Abi Talib (May Allah be pleased with all of them)
100
What is the first verse revealed to the Prophet ﷺ?
“Read in the name of your Lord who created…” (Surah Al-‘Alaq 96:1).
200
Name the 6 pillars of Imaan
Belief in Allah, the angels, the messengers, the Quran, the DoJ, and Divine Decree
200
Which two relatives are mentioned immediately after Allah in the Qur’an as deserving the most kindness and respect?
Parents
200
What is the ruling on intentionally delaying a fard prayer until its time has passed without excuse?
It is a major sin; the prayer must still be made up (qaḍāʾ), but deliberate delay is severely punished.
200
Which treaty allowed Muslims to peacefully enter Makkah and eventually spread Islam widely?
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
200
Name the empire that succeeded the Rightly Guided Caliphs and expanded Islam to Spain and India.
The Umayyad Caliphate.
200
Which companion is famously known for compiling the Qur’an into a single written Mushaf under Abu Bakr (RA)?
Zayd ibn Thabit (RA).
300
Can decree be changed? What are the 4 types of decree?
Yes and no. 1. Lawh AL-Mahfuz can never be changed. 2. Decree when you are in the stomach can be changed. 3. Laylatul Qadr can be changed. 4. Daily decreen can be changed. What can be changed is through dua
300
ow should one respond to spiritual dryness in worship?
A) Stop praying until presence returns. (B) Seek new spiritual trends (C) Continue the action, work on the intention (D) Only perform worship when feeling inspired
C) Continue the action, work on the intention
300
Fasting Ramadan is fard on every Muslim — but list two categories of people who are exempt and what they must do instead.
The sick and the traveler may break their fast and make it up later; the elderly or chronically ill who cannot fast must pay fidyah (feeding the poor) for each day.
300
During the early days of Islam, where did Muslims secretly gather to pray before openly practicing Islam?
In the house of Al-Arqam ibn Abi Al-Arqam.
300
Which caliphate is known for its golden age of science, culture, and knowledge?
The Abbasid Caliphate
300
How did the Prophet ﷺ verify the correctness of written Qur’an fragments during his lifetime?
He recited to the scribes, corrected any errors, and cross-checked with memorized verses.
400
True or false: The Quran was created
False, it was revealed by Allah
400
How can peer pressure affect a Muslim’s ability to control their thoughts and heart?
Negative peers normalize sin and distract the heart from Allah, while good peers remind one to guard their thoughts and stay sincere.
400
When is zakat al-fiṭr due, and who must pay it?
It is due before Eid al-Fiṭr prayer; the head of the household pays it for themselves and their dependents.
400
Name 4 uncles of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon them
Humza, Ibn Abbas, Abu Talib, Abu Lahab
400
Explain the significance of Andalusia (Spain) under Muslim rule.
It became a center of knowledge, culture, architecture, and coexistence, influencing Europe in science, philosophy, and arts.
400
Which Surah was revealed in Madinah and extensively covers rules of fasting, Hajj, divorce, interest, and zakat?
Surah Al-Baqarah.
500
True or false: Allah creates Evil
True. All though He does not like it, He allows it for a greater wisdom. We do not attribute Evil to Allah (see Surah Jinn)
500
Some people confuse ḥayāʾ with weakness or lack of confidence. Why does Islam view ḥayāʾ as strength?
Because true ḥayāʾ is controlling desires, resisting sin, and standing for values despite pressure — which requires courage and inner strength, not weakness.
500
What is the difference between fard ‘ayn and fard kifāyah? Give one example of each.
Fard ‘ayn = obligatory on every individual (e.g., salah, fasting Ramadan). Fard kifāyah = communal obligation, if some do it the rest are excused (e.g., janāzah prayer).
500
What was the Constitution of Madinah, and why was it significant?
It was a written agreement uniting Muslims, Jews, and other tribes under one political and social framework, establishing rights, responsibilities, and coexistence.
500
How did the Mongol invasions affect Islamic scholarship and urban centers in the 13th century?
Destruction of Baghdad led to loss of libraries, scholars dispersed, political fragmentation, and a shift in the intellectual centers to cities like Cairo and Damascus.
500
What role did the Battle of Yamama play in the Qur’an’s compilation?
Many memorizers (huffaz) were killed; this prompted Abu Bakr (RA) to compile the Qur’an into a single Mushaf to prevent loss.