Five Pillars of Islam
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
Five times a day
What is the name of the angel who delivered Allah's messages to the Prophet Muhammad?
Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)
What are the meals before starting fast and after breaking fast?
Suhoor and Iftar
Who is the last prophet in Islam?
Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
What is the cube-shaped building in Mecca that Muslims face during prayer?
Kaaba
What do Muslims say to declare their faith in Allah and Prophet Muhammad?
Shahada
What night was the Quran first revealed to Prophet Muhammad?
Laylatul-Qadr (The Night of Power)
What is the special prayer Muslims perform during the nights of Ramadan?
Taraweeh
In which city was Prophet Muhammad born?
Mecca
What mosque surrounds the Kaaba?
Masjid al-Haram
What is the Arabic term for the daily prayer performed by Muslims?
Salah
What is another name for the Quran?
Al-Kitab, Al-Furqan, Al-Huda...etc
What is the purpose of fasting in Islam beyond refraining from food and drink?
To achieve Taqwa, self-control, and awareness
What event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar)?
The Hijrah — the Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Madinah.
What is the Arabic term when circling the Kaaba during Hajj?
Tawaf
What is the name of the pilgrimage Muslims make to Mecca?
Hajj
What are the two main sources of Islamic teachings and law?
The Quran and the Hadith
What is the night during Ramadan when deeds are multiplied more than a thousand months?
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
Who was the first caliph/Khalifa after Prophet Muhammad passed away?
Abu Bakr (RAD)
What is the name of the mosque in Jerusalem that Muslims consider the third-holiest site in Islam?
Al-Aqsa Mosque
What is the difference between sadaqah and zakat
Zakat is an obligatory form of charity and one of the five pillars of Islam, usually 2.5% of one’s savings, given to specific categories of people in need. Sadaqah is a voluntary charity that can be given at any time and in any amount for the sake of Allah.
What is the meaning of the word Quran?
The Holy Book
Which groups of people don't need to fast during Ramadan?
Children (small), ill, pregnant, elderly, travelers
What was the first revelation given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (peace agreement)
What is the name of the black stone in the Kaaba that Muslims touch or point to during Tawaf?
Hajar al-Aswad