Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Who is the fourth of the rightly-guided Caliph after the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Ali Bin Abu Talib
Does Islam permit the free practice of other religions and religious tolerance?
The religious harmony, freedom and tolerance which Islam lays down could be best understood from the following verses, mentioned in the Quran “..To you be your religion, to me be mine.” (Quran 109:6)
Who was the first Caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Abu Bakr
What is the call for prayer called?
Adhan
Who has taken the responsibility of preserving and protecting the Quran from corruption?
Almighty Allah
Which of the companions did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) state as the person who accepted Islam without even a little hesitation?
Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
Do Muslims have the right to select the ruler, in an Islamic political system?
In an Islamic political system, Muslims have a right to appoint their rulers, hold them accountable and, when need be, to remove them from office
According to Islam, which scripture was revealed to Prophet Moses (PBUH)?
Torah (Old Testament) was revealed to Prophet Moses (PBUH)
Which Surah (chapter) of the Quran is recited in every rakath of salah (prayers)?
Al-Fatihah (chapter 1)
Which is the longest surah (chapter) of the Quran?
Al-Baqara, chapter 2
How many of the companions have been promised paradise?
The Messenger (PBUH), clearly stated that ten of his companions would be in paradise
What is the meaning of Sharee’ah?
the straight path
What is the meaning of Islam?
Islam means peace acquired by submitting your will to Allah
Are women allowed to go to mosques to offer prayers?
Yes, women can offer prayers in mosques, provided there are separate facilities and provision
What is the first verse which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Read in the name of your Lord who created - created man (Quran 96:1)
Which companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is called “The Possessor of Two Lights”?
Uthman Bin Affan
Uthman Bin Affan was a man so loved by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that he was called the possessor of two lights. Uthman was married to Prophet Muhammad’s daughter Ruqiayah and when she died, he married Muhammad’s other daughter, Umm Kulthum, thus possessing the two lights
In Islam, can women hold important positions in the government?
Yes, in Islam women can hold important positions in government and politics
Women have the right to voice their opinions on social issues. On any public matter, a woman may voice her opinion and participate in politics. Also, Islam does not forbid a woman from holding important positions in government which suit her role as a woman. Abdurrahman Ibn Awf consulted many women before he recommended Uthman Ibn Affan to be the Caliph
What is the calendar which Muslims use?
Hijrah
Who among Muslims have the privilege to stand in the first row for salah (prayers), behind the Imam?
There is no privilege to anyone to stand in the first row. Even a king stands in the row besides an ordinary man during salah (prayers)
Which surah (chapter) is considered as one third (1/3) of the Quran?
Surah Ikhlas, chapter 112
Who is the first martyr in Islam?
Sumayyah
Muslim woman Sumayyah - may Allah be pleased with her. She was a slave and because they had accepted that no created thing deserved worship, only the Creator, she, her husband and her son were subjected to physical beatings.
Her torturer Abu Jahal became infuriated one day with her soft voice repeating, “There is no (true) deity except God!” He became so infuriated that he took a spear through her mid-section and made Sumayyah the first Muslim to die saying “There is no (true) deity but Allah!” May Allah be pleased with her!
What is the Islamic concept for the community consensus called?
Islam prescribes the “Ijma” the community consensus, for important decisions. This is one of the important aspects of democracy and fulfils the very definition of the democracy, By the People, For the People
What does the Quran mention about the use of force to spread the religion?
“Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from error” (Quran 2:256)
t is the sword of intellect. The sword that conquers the hearts and minds of people, it is mentioned in the Quran, “Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious.” (Quran 16:125)
The religious harmony, freedom and religious tolerance which Islam lays down could be best understood from the verses which I have quoted above. It is mentioned in the Quran “..To you be your religion, to me be mine.” (Quran 109:6)
Which prayer does Allah mention in the Holy Quran to especially guard?
Asar Salah
Allah, the Exalted mentions in the Quran “Guard strictly five obligatory prayers especially the middle prayer. And stand before God with obedience.” (Quran 2:238)
How long did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive revelations of the Holy Quran?
The chapters and verses of the Holy Quran were revealed over a period of 23 years