Islamic History
Who was the last prophet in Islam?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
What's the first Surah in the Quran?
Surah Fatiha
How many pillars of Islam are there?
5
Name 1 Muslim majority country?
UAE, Maldives, Pakistan, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Egypt, etc
What day of the week is most special to muslims?
Friday
In which city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
Mecca, Saudia Arabia
What does the word Qur'an mean?
Recitation or Book of Allah SWT
What is the first pillar of Islam?
The Shahada
What is the arabic word for peace?
Salaam
What direction do muslims face during prayer?
The Kaabah
What year did the Hijrah take place?
1622 AD
How many chapters and Surahs are in the Qur'an?
114 chapters/Surahs
What month do muslims fast in?
Ramadan
Which Muslim scholar is known as the father of Algebra?
Muhammad Ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi
What does Eid mean?
Name one major battle fought during the Prophet's lifetime.
Battle of Badr
What language was the Qur'an originally revealed in?
Arabic
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
Hajj
Name 1 famous muslim scientist or inventor from history.
Ibn Al-Haytham (groundbreaking research in optics)
What's the name of the meal eaten before fasting begins at dawn?
Suhoor
Who was the next caliph after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Abu Bakr (RA)
Which Surahs were revealed completely at once?
Surah Fatiha, Yusuf, Iklhaas, Qawtr, Al Anum
What is Zaakat and who must pay it?
The 3rd pillar of Islam, refers to giving charity. Adult muslims have to pay it.
What was the Islamic Golden Age and when did it occur?
Period of rapid advancement in science, culture, and economics (roughly around the 8th-13th century)
Which angel brought revelation to the Prophet?
Angel Jibrīl