Prophets
This prophet is known as Khalilullah, the close friend of Allah.
Who is Ibrahim (Abraham)?
The first revealed word of the Qur’an is this command.
What is “Iqra” (Read)?
The Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation in this cave.
What is Cave Hira?
This migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
What is the Hijrah?
Even though Mercury is closest to the Sun, this planet is actually the hottest in our solar system because of its extreme greenhouse effect.
What is Venus?
This prophet spoke to Allah and is associated with Mount Sinai
Who is Musa (Moses)?
The first revealed verses are from this surah.
What is Surah Al-‘Alaq?
The angel who brought revelation to the Prophet was this angel.
Who is Jibreel (Gabriel)?
This battle in 624 CE was a major early victory for the Muslims despite being heavily outnumbered.
What is the Battle of Badr?
The deepest known point in Earth’s oceans, Challenger Deep, is found in this trench.
What is the Mariana Trench?
This prophet was swallowed by a great fish and called upon Allah in the depths of darkness.
Who is Yunus (Jonah)?
Over how many years span was the Quran revealed in?
23 Years
How old was the Prophet ﷺ when he got married to Khadijah (RA)?
25 years old
In 630 CE, Muslims entered this city peacefully, ending Quraysh control of it.
What is Makkah?
This country is the world’s smallest independent state by area.
What is Vatican City?
According to the Qur’an, believers say, “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” This is from this verse.
What is Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:285?
This woman is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’an.
Who is Maryam?
What is the last islamic battle led by the Prophet Muhammad?
Battle of Tabuk
In 1187, this Muslim ruler recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders after his decisive victory at Hattin.
Who is Salah al-Din, or Saladin?
She remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different science categories.
Who is Marie Curie?
Name the first 10 Surat in the Quran in order.
1. Al Fatiha2. Al Baqaraa3.Al-Imran4.An Nisa5. Al Maidah6. Al An'am7. Al A'Raf8. Al Anfal9. At Toubah10. Yunus11. Hud12. Yusuf
This surah is entirely named after a family and includes the story of Maryam and ‘Isa.
What is Surah Aal ‘Imran?
What was the name of the battle in which the Muslim army, led by Salahuddin Ayyubi, defeated the Crusaders, leading to the recapture of Jerusalem in 1187?
The Battle of Hattin
This dynasty overthrew the Umayyads in 750 CE and made Baghdad the center of its caliphate.
What is the ʿAbbasid dynasty?
This scientist is widely credited with discovering penicillin after observing that a mold inhibited bacterial growth.
Who is Alexander Fleming?