Islamic Calendar
What is the first month in the Islamic Calendar ?
The first month in the Islamic Calendar is the holy month of Muharram .
When was the Prophet Muhammed (SAW) born ?
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was born in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Who were the sahabah ?
a. The people of Quraish
b. The companions of the Prophet
c. The wives of the Prophet
d. The enemies of the Prophet
b. The companions of the Prophet
Many of them did very different things such as the muhajirun who followed the Prophet from Mecca to Medina in the Hijrah, the badriyyun who fought in the Battle of Badr ,etc.
Who did Iblis refuse to bow down to ?
Iblis refused to bow down to Prophet Adam because he was something "lesser" .
Name 3 names of Allah
Amazing work.
What is the Islamic Calendar based on ?
It is based on the sighting , position and phases of the moon .
How old was Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) when he married his first wife ?
He was 25 years old when he married his first wife, Khadija Bint Khuwaylid
Who was the first Caliph in Islam ?
The first Caliph was Hazrat Abu Bakr as Siddiq (RA). He was Prophet Muhammad's closest friend and most trusted advisor .
What did prophet Yusuf's brother soak his shirt in ?
They soaked his shirt in sheep blood to convince prophet Yaqub that he had been eaten by a wolf when he was actually in a well that they threw him down into.
Which name means The Fashioner?
a. Al-Muzil
b. Al-Musawwir
c. Al-Mu'izz
b. Al- Musawwir
Do all days in the Islamic Calendar have the same amount of days ? Yes or no?
No, they are either 29 or 30 days in each month .
Did the Prophet have more than one wife in his lifetime and how many did he have ?
Yes , he had more than one wife in his life. There is controversy about the amount of wives that he has but most people remember 12 : Khadija bint Khuwaylid, Sawda bint Zam'a, Aisha bint Abi Bakr As-Siddiq, Hafsa bint U'mar, Zaynab bint Khuzayma, Salama bint Umayya, Zaynab bint Jahsh, Juwayriya bint Al-Harith, Safiyya bint Huyayy, Ummu Habiba bint Sufyan, Maymuna bint Al-Harith and Maria Al-Qabtiyya.
How many sahabah were there ?
There were more than 200,000 sahabah each playing an important role in Islam as we know it today .
Which prophet had a magic staff that performed miracles ?
a. Prophet Isa
b. Prophet Saleh
c. Prophet Musa
d. Prophet Lut
c. Prophet Musa
The magic staff performed a lot of miracles such as turning itself into a snake , making the sea split into 2 and many more.
Which name of Allah is repeated the most ?
Allah calls himself Ar-Rabb ( The lord, The master ) over 900 times in the Quran
How many days are in the Islamic Calendar?
There are 354 days in the Islamic calendar .
How old was Prophet Muhammad when Angel Jibreel first visited him ?
Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) was 40 years old when Angel Jibreel first in the cave of Hira near Mecca. The angel commanded Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) to read .
Who was the third Caliph of Islam after the prophet ?
The third caliph was Uthman ibn Affan( RA ). He married 2 daughters of the prophet Umm Kulthum and Ruqayah.
Which prophet could control jinn and talk to animals ?
Prophet Sulayman , son of Prophet Dawud could control jinn and talk to animals.
Which name of Allah is the judge, the giver of justice ?
The name of Allah that means the judge ,the giver of justice is Al-Hakam.
What Islamic month did prophet Muhammad ( SAW ) ascend to the heaven in ?
The Prophet Muhammad ( SAW ) ascended to the heavens on the 27th of Rajab. This incident is known as the Mi'raj . During this journey is when Allah swt gave Muslims the gift of 5 daily salat .
How many children did Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) have ?
He had 7 children in total, 3 sons and 4 daughters. The sons The sons were Al-Qasim, Abd-Allah and Ibrahim the daughters were Zaynab, Ruqayah, Om-Kolthoom and Fatimah.
How many sahabah were mentioned in the Quran ?
a.4
b.3
c.2
d.1
d. 1
The only sahabah mentioned in the Quran was Prophet Muhammad's adopted son , Hazrat Zaid bin Harisa(RA).
True or False ?
Was Prophet Shu'ayb sent to the people of Madyan ?
True.
The people of Madyan were nicknamed The People of the Forest and were cheats.
What does Dhul-Jalaali Wal-Ikraam mean ?
a. Possessor of Glory and Honour, Lord of Majesty and Generosity
b. Possessor of Faith and Mercy, Lord of Generosity and Royalty
a. Possessor of Glory and Honour, Lord of Majesty and Generosity