Basics of Islam
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Shahada (Faith), Salat (Prayer), Zakat (Charity), Sawm (Fasting), and Hajj (Pilgrimage).
During which month do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?
Ramadan.
Who was the prophet who was swallowed by a whale?
Prophet Yunus.
How many surahs (chapters) are in the Quran?
114
What city did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrate to from Mecca?
Medina.
What does "Islam" mean?
Submission (to the will of Allah)
What percentage of their wealth are Muslims required to give in Zakat?
2.5%.
Which prophet had the ability to communicate with animals?
Prophet Sulayman
What is the longest surah in the Quran?
Surah Al-Baqarah.
Who were the first four Caliphs who ruled after Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) death?
Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali.
How many times do Muslims pray each day?
Five times.
What is the term for the pilgrimage to Mecca that can be performed at any time of the year
Umrah.
Which prophet is considered the "Father of Prophets" and rebuilt the Kaaba with his son?
Prophet Ibrahim.
Who is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran?
Maryam.
What battle marked the first major conflict between Muslims and the Quraysh tribe?
The Battle of Badr
Who was the last prophet in Islam?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What are the six pillars of Iman?
Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His prophets, the Day of Judgment, and predestination (Qadr).
Who is the mother of Prophet Isa?
Maryam
Which surah in the Quran has no "Bismillah" at the beginning?
Surah At-Tawbah.
During which caliph's reign was the Quran compiled into a single book format?
Caliph Abu Bakr
In which language was the Quran originally revealed?
Arabic.
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must try to perform at least once?
Hajj.
What miracle was given to Prophet Musa when he confronted Pharaoh?
His walking stick turned into a snake.
What are the two main sources of Islamic teachings?
The Quran and Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad).
Who was the first martyr (Shaheed) in Islam?
Sumayyah bint Khayyat.