Quranic Knowledge & Concepts
What does the term Makki refer to when describing a surah?
A surah revealed before the Hijrah
What is the name of the Prophet's ﷺ grandfather who raised him?
Abdul Muttalib
What is the Arabic term for obligatory acts in Islam?
Fard
What does Islam literally mean?
Submission (to Allah)
What is the belief in the oneness of Allah called?
Tawheed
What is the shortest surah in the Quran?
Surah Al-Kawthar
Who was the first male to accept Islam?
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (R.A.)
What breaks wudu, but does not require ghusl?
Passing gas / using the bathroom
What is the meaning of Taqwa?
God-consciousness / mindfulness of Allah
What are the unseen beings made of smokeless fire?
Jinn
What is meant by Asbab al-Nuzul?
The circumstances or reasons for a verse's revelation
What was the treaty that allowed Muslims to perform Umrah the following year?
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
What is the minimum amount of wealth required before Zakat becomes obligatory called?
Nisab
What is the plural of hadith?
Ahadith
What is the Islamic term for divine decree?
Qadr
Surah Al-Baqarah
What year is known as 'Aam al-Huzn (the Year of Sorrow)?
The year Khadijah (R.A.) and Abu Talib died
What is the ruling on actions that are discouraged but not sinful?
Makruh
What does Bid'ah mean in an Islamic context?
Religious innovation
What is the name of the bridge over Hellfire on the Day of Judgement?
As-Sirat
What is the name of the science concerned with proper Quranic recitation?
Tajweed
What was the name of the cave where revelation first came to the Prophet ﷺ?
Cave of Hira
Name the four major Sunni schools of fiqh.
Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali
What is the difference between Nabi and Rasul?
A Rasul îs sent with a new message or law; a Nabi is not
What are the two angels who question people in the grave?
Munkar and Nakir