Seerah of the Prophet SAW
Before Prophethood, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would often meditate in a cave on the outskirts of Makkah. What is the name of this cave?
The Cave of Hira
Who was the first Mu'adhin (caller to prayer) in Islam appointed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Bilal ibn Rabah, may Allah be pleased with him.
What was the name of the Prophet's (PBUH) Uncle who protected him from Quraysh?
Abu Talib
How many Surahs are in the Quran? Name the first and last.
There are 114 Surahs in the Quran. The first Surah is Al-Fatiha and the last Surah is An-Nas.
Who was the first Prophet?
Adam AS
What are the five Pillars of Islam?
Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), Hajj (pilgrimmage).
What was the name of the Prophet's (PBUH) first wife, with whom he spent 25 years of his life?
Khadijah RA
Who was the first woman to accept Islam? Who was the first man to accept Islam? Who was the first child to accept Islam?
Khadija RA, Abubakr As-Saddiq, Ali Ibn Abi Talib
Which event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?
The Hijrah (migration) of the Prophet (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah.
What is the shortest Surah in the Quran?
Surah Al-Kawthar
Which Prophet is known as the father of all Prophets?
Ibrahim AS
Which Surah in the Quran is Sunnah to recite on Jummuah?
Surah Al-Kahf
What was the first verse revealed to the Prophet (PBUH) by Allah SWT through Angel Jibreel?
"Iqra bismi Rabbik alathi Khalaq". "Read, ˹O Prophet,˺ in the Name of your Lord Who created".
Who was the Sahabi known for embarking on a long journey to find the truth of Islam. He was of Persian background and is also known for suggesting the strategy of digging a trench around Madinah during the Battle of the Trench?
Salman Al-Farisi
What was the original name of the city Madinah before it was renamed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Yathrib
What is the greatest Surah in the Quran?
Surah Al-Fatiha
What are the names of the two Prophets that were brothers and sent at the same time?
Musa AS and Harun AS
Name 4 months in the Islamic Hijri Calendar.
Muharram, Safar, Rabi-Al Awwal, Rabi Al-Thani, Jumada Al-Awwal, Jumada Al-Thani, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qadah, Dhul Hijjah
What were the names of the Prophet's (PBUH) parents?
Abdullah ibn Abdul Muttalib & Aminah bint Wahb
What is the name of the Sahabi that read Surah Taha and converted to Islam immediately after?
Umar Ibn Al-Khattab
What was the name of the treaty that allowed a ten-year truce between the Muslims and the Quraysh?
The Treaty of Huthaybiyyah.
Which Surah in the Quran starts without Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem?
Surah Tawba
Which Prophet had the miracle of melting Iron?
Dawud AS
What is the word in Arabic for belief in the oneness of Allah?
Tawhid
What was the profession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his early adulthood before he became a Prophet?
The Prophet (PBUH) was a Shepherd for his uncle's flock of sheep.
Which companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the only one to be mentioned by name in the Quran?
Bonus: Extra 100 points if you can mention which Surah in particular.
Zaid ibn Harithah, may Allah be pleased with him. He is mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzab.
When early muslims fled to Abyssinia to escape persecution in Makkah, which Surah of the Quran was recited to Al-Najashi(The King), that deeply moved him?
Surah Maryam
Which Surah in the Quran contains the verse known as Ayat al-Kursi?
Surah Al-Baqarah
What is the duaa that Musa AS said when Allah asked him to go talk to Fir'oun? Arabic or English.
"Rabbish rahlee sadree Wa yassirleee amree wahlul 'uqdatan mil-lisaanee Yafqahoo qawlee". "My lord expand for me my breast [with assurance], And ease for me my task, And unite the knot from my tongue, That they may understand my speech".
What is the difference between Hadith and Hadith Qudsi?
Bonus: 100 points extra if you can name the two most famous books of ahadith
Hadith is a report of what our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, did, or approved of. Hadith Qudsi is a special type of Hadith where the Prophet (PBUH) quotes the words of Allah directly.
Bonus: Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim
How many children did the Prophet (PBUH) have?
Bonus: 50 points for each that you can name
7 Children.
Abdallah, Qasim, Fatima, Ruqayah, Umm Kulthum, Zaynab, Ibrahim
What was the nickname of the Uncle of the Prophet (PBUH) that was martyred in the Battle of Uhud?
Hamzah "Asadullah"
What was the big mistake that led to the defeat of the Muslims in the Battle of Uhud, despite their initial success?
The Muslim archers left their position on the hill designated to them by the Prophet (PBUH) which allowed the Quraysh to launch a surprise from behind the Muslims.
What were the first three revelations to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Surah Al-Alaq, Surah al-Qalam, Surah Al-Muzzamil
What duaa did Prophet Ibrahim AS say when he was thrown in the fire? In Arabic and English
"HusbunAllahu wa ni'ma Al-Wakeel". "Sufficient for us is Allah, and he is the best Disposer of Affairs".
What is the one thing we achieve from fasting that Allah mentions in the Quran?
Taqwa. Consciousness of Allah. Surah Al-Baqarah