Names of Allah
What name summarizes all names of God?
Allah
Allah summarizes all his names.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا ۖ
If you want rizq--> you ask Al-Razaq
If you want Shifa--> you ask Al-Shafi
If you want Mercy--? You ask Al-Rahman/Al-Raheem
How many prophet did we get? ( Approx.)
Who was the first Martyr in Islam?
Sumayyah bint Khayyat
She was a woman who lived in Mecca and was one of the first seven people to embrace Islam
She endured severe torture and was ultimately killed by Abu Jahl, a leader of the Quraysh, who stabbed her with a spear for her unwavering faith.
Her bravery and resistance against persecution are highly revered in Islamic history.
What is the name of the first Masjid in Islam and why is praying there special?
Masjid Quba located on the outskirts of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Praying there is special because it is considered a site of immense spiritual reward, with two rukaas equaling the merit of an Umrah.
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " مَنْ تَطَهَّرَ فِي بَيْتِهِ، ثُمَّ أَتَى مَسْجِدَ قُبَاءٍ، فَصَلَّى فِيهِ صَلاَةً، كَانَ لَهُ كَأَجْرِ عُمْرَةٍ "
The Prophet ﷺ used to visit Masjid Quba every Saturday (by foot or horseback) to pray there
Why do we celebrate Eid Al Adha?
To honor Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering devotion to Allah demonstrated by his willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. When God spared his son and provided a ram instead, it established a lesson in faith, obedience, and submission.
Muslims worldwide sacrifice an animal (sheep, goat, cow, or camel) to symbolize this event, distributing the meat among family, friends, and the needy to encourage sharing and charity.
What is the first name that Allah (SWT) revealed about himself?
Al-Kareem ( Al-Akram)
First Surah to be revealed to the Prophet (PBUH) was Al-Aalaq
1. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ
2. خَلَقَ الْإِنْسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ
3. اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ الْأَكْرَمُ
4. الَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِالْقَلَمِ
5. عَلَّمَ الْإِنْسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ
What is the difference between a Prophet and a Messenger?
Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.
Messengers bring a new divine law or scripture to a nation, whereas prophets uphold and continue an existing law
Which Sahaba had four consecutive generations of Sahaba in his family?
Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
1) His Father:Abu Quhafa (Uthman)
2) Himself: Abu Baker: The first free male to become a Sahabi.
3) His Kids: Abd al-Rahman // Aisha (RA) was his wife// Asmaa (RA)
4) His grandson, Abdullah ibn Az-Zubayr, was the first Muslim baby boy to be born in Madina after the Hijra. He was taken to Rasul Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم , who was very happy at his birth and held him in his blessed arms.
What were the two lights given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
According to Hadith, the two special lights given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that were not granted to any prophet before him are Surat Al-Fatihah (the opening of the Book) and the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285-286)
What are the 3 things that Allah (SWT) gave you to understand him?
Note: mentioned in the Quraan
Samaa ( Hearing), Basar (Sight), and Al-Af-eeda ( Heart and Brain)
In surah: Al Sajda, Al Mulk, Al Nahl
وَجَعَلَ لَكُمُ السَّمْعَ وَالْأَبْصَارَ وَالْأَفْئِدَةَ
What are the two names of Allah if you combine together make the most powerful name?
Al-Hayy Al Qayyum
Found in Surah Al-Baqarah (Ayatul Kursi), Surah Aal 'Imran, and Surah Taha.
Al-Hayy (الْحَيُّ) means "The Ever-Living," and Al-Qayyum (الْقَيُّومُ) means "The Sustainer of All" or "The Self-Subsisting One". These are considered among the Greatest Names of Allah, highlighting His eternal nature, independence, and active role in maintaining creation.
Who are the prophets known to be:
1) Habeeb Allah (Beloved of Allah)
2)Khaleel Allah (Friend of Allah)
3)Kaleem Allah (One who Spoke with Allah)
1)Habeeb Allah (Beloved of Allah): Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He is considered the most beloved of Allah and the leader of all prophets.
2) Khaleel Allah (Friend of Allah): Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (AS). He is honored with this title due to his unwavering faith and submission to Allah's commands, as mentioned in the Quran.
3) Kaleem Allah (One who Spoke with Allah): Prophet Musa/Moses. He is given this title because he spoke directly to Allah on Mount Sinai.
Who is the only Sahaba mentioned by name in the Quraan?
Zayd bin Haritha (RA)
His name appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37), where Allah highlights his marriage to and subsequent divorce from Zaynab bint Jahsh to establish legal rulings regarding adoption and marriage
Who named the Prophet? and what does Muhammad mean?
His grandfather named him Muhammad.
When Quraysh Asked, he said:
أردت أن يحمده الله في السماء، ويحمده أهل الأرض في الأرض
The name Muhammad (Arabic: مُحَمَّد) means "praiseworthy," "the praised one," or "highly commended".
What primary trait caused Iblis to be expelled from Heaven?
The primary trait that caused Iblis to be expelled from Heaven was arrogance (or pride, kibr and istikbār).
This arrogance manifested when God commanded the angels and the jinn present in Heaven to prostrate before Adam. While all others obeyed, Iblis refused, leading to his expulsion.
He directly disobeyed God’s explicit command to prostrate.
Iblis justified his defiance by arguing, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and him from clay". This comparison demonstrated his belief that his composition (fire) was superior to Adam’s (clay).
Unlike Adam, who asked for forgiveness when he erred, Iblis displayed no remorse and instead blamed God for his downfall.
What is the difference between Al Ghafur and Al-Aafu?
Al Ghafur means to hide, cover, or shield a sin while forgiving it. While the sin is forgiven and the punishment is removed, it may still be recorded in the person’s book of deeds
Al-Aafu Means to obliterate, erase, or wipe away the sin entirely. It is as if the sin never happened, and it will not appear on the record of deeds.
Which prophet's name was directly given by Allah, and no one before him had ever held it?
Yahya
"O Zachariah! Indeed, We give you the good news of a son, whose name will be Yahya—a name We have not given to anyone before."
Miraculous Birth: Yahya was born to Prophet Zakariyya when his wife was barren and both were of very old age.
Characteristics: He was characterized by Allah as "outstanding among men, utterly chaste, and a Prophet from among the righteous" (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:39).
Name 4 things that Omar Ibn Al Khattab (RA) created or accomlished during his Khilafa?
1) Taraweeh Prayer
2) He established the Hijri Lunar Calendar
3)Postal Services: He established a system for sending messages to governors and heads of state
4)Jails: He was the first to introduce the concept of using jails for punishment.
5)Welfare System for Needy: He allocated state stipends for the poor, elderly, orphans, and disabled, including infants.
6)Trade Regulation: He appointed market inspectors (muhtasibs) to supervise trade and prevent fraud
7)Standing Army: He created a formal, paid, and organized army rather than relying entirely on voluntary mobilization.
8)Census and Land Survey: He ordered a census of all Muslim territories and a survey and assessment of agricultural land for taxation purposes.
9)Freed Al-Quds
What/When was the first battle in Islam?
It was Battle of Badr (Ghazwatu Badr) on 17 Ramadan 2nd year of Hijra.
It was the first major military encounter, often described in the Quran as Yawm al-Furqan (The Day of the Criterion), marking the official beginning of the war between Muhammad and the Quraysh.
The Muslims were significantly outnumbered with roughly 313 men facing an army of around 1,000 Quraysh fighters.
The Help of Angels: The Quran (3:123–125) mentions that Allah sent down thousands of angels to strengthen the hearts of the believers and cast terror into the hearts of the Quraysh.
The Rainstorm: A rainstorm occurred before the battle; it solidified the loose sand on the Muslim side (giving them better footing) while making the ground swampy and difficult for the Meccan side to navigate.
The Handful of Dust: During a critical moment, the Prophet (ﷺ) threw a handful of dust toward the Meccan army, which is recorded as blinding and confusing their forces, causing them to break their lines.
What are the four months known as Ash-hur Al Hurm? (Sacred Months)
The four months known as Ash-hur Al Hurm (The Sacred Months) in Islam are Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab.
These months are referred to as the "forbidden months" in the Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:36) During these months, fighting is historically prohibited, and Muslims are encouraged to increase worship, perform good deeds, and avoid sins, which are considered more severe during this period.
Names of Allah are categorized into 3, what are they?
1) Asma’ Al-Jamal (Names of Beauty/Mercy): Focus on Allah's grace, kindness, and compassion, such as Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), Al-Ghaffar (The Forgiving), and Al-Latif (The Subtle/Gentle).
2) Asma’ al-Jalal (Names of Grandeur/Majesty): Emphasize Allah’s power, supremacy, and magnificence, such as Al-Mutakabbir (The Supreme), Al-Qahhar (The Subduer), and Al-Jabar (The Compeller)
3)Asma’ Al-Kamal (Names of Perfection/Completeness): Highlight the absolute completeness of His attributes, such as Al-Awwal (The First), Al-Akhir (The Last), Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living), and Al-Qayyum (The Sustainer)
Who will Prophet Musa (AS) be with in Jannah?
Pious Butcher
The Story of Musa (AS) and the Butcher:
Who is the Sahaba who helped spread Islam to Madinah?
Musaab Ibn Umayr (RA)
He was appointed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as the first ambassador of Islam and sent to Yathrib to teach the Quran, explain Islamic teachings, and prepare the city for the Hijrah after the First Pledge of Aqabah.
Mus'ab arrived in Madinah to teach a small group of new converts and spread the message of Islam to the residents. Due to his efforts, many influential leaders of the Ansar embraced Islam
He is recognized as the first person to lead the Friday prayer in Madinah, prior to the Prophet's arrival.
Within one year, Islam spread to almost every household in Madinah. When Mus'ab returned to Makkah for Hajj to meet the Prophet, he was accompanied by 75 new converts from Madinah.
What were the key themes in the Prophet's final Sermon (Khutbat Al Wadaa)?
1)Trust and accountability
2)Financial Obligations
3) Interest ( Riba is Haram)
4)Ensuring Women's Rights
5) Warning about Satan
6) Brotherhood
7) We must obey Allah and His Messenger
8) Observe all pillars of Islam
9) Responsibilities regards those working under us
What is the difference between Laylat Al Qadr and Yawm Aarafah?
Laylat Al-Qadr (the Night of Decree/Power) and Yawm Arafah (the Day of Arafah) are two of the most sacred times in the Islamic calendar.