Islam Basics
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Shahada, Salah (prayers), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), Hajj.
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Qur'an
Who is the final prophet in Islam?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
What is the month of fasting called?
Ramadan
Eating animals that die naturally is
Haram
How many times a day are Muslim required to pray?
5 times a day
Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are called what?
Hadith
How many Prophets were mentioned in the Qur'an?
25 Prophets
What are the extra prayers Muslims perform at night during Ramadan called?
Taraweeh
Eating sea food (like fish) are considered
Halal
How many kids did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had?
7 kids; 3 sons and 4 daughters.
What the meaning of this hadith?
“Hardships continue to befall a believing man and woman in their body, family, and property, until they meet Allah burdened with no sins” (At-Tirmidhi)
Allah tests believers with hardships to purify them, so they meet him free of sins.
or
Difficulties believers face help erase their sins before meeting Allah.
What city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born in?
Mecca
Why is Eid al-Adha celebrated?
Commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, symbolizing ultimate devotion to God, and rewards for faith.
Muslims are prohibited from earning money through this method, which involves charging interest, is called what?
Riba (usury/interest)
What is the Arabic term for the declaration of faith?
Shahada
How many chapters are in the Qur'an?
114 Chapters
Which battle is known as the first major battle in Islamic History?
Battle of Badr
Layla al-Qadr (Night of Decree)
This act of dishonesty, often done in business or school, is prohibited in Islam is called what?
Cheating or lying
What is the night prayer called that is performed outside the five daily prayers?
Tahajjud
The Qur'an is divided into verses. What are they called?
Ayah (plural: Ayat)
Name the migration Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made from Mecca to Medina.
Hijrah
Eid al-Adha occurs _____ after the first Eid (Eid al-Fitr)
around two months (specifically about 70 days or 2 months and 10 days)
This act if exploiting other's labor, taking unfair advantage, or corruption in government or business is forbidden in Islam is called what?
Corruption