Al Qur'an
Name 5 Surahs in the Qur’an that are named after prophets (AS).
Surah Yunus (Jonah)
Surah Hud
Surah Yusuf (Joseph)
Surah Ibrahim (Abraham)
Surah Muhammad
Surah Nuh (Noah)
Note: Some people historically said “Ta-Ha” or “Ya-Sin” were names of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, but most scholars do not consider them names, just disconnected letters.
How many prophets are mentioned in the Quran
25 Prophets
Adam, Idris, Nuh (Noah), Hud, Salih, Ibrahim (Abraham), Lut (Lot), Ismail (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Yaqub (Jacob), Yusuf (Joseph), Shu'ayb, Ayyub (Job), Dhul-Kifl, Musa (Moses), Harun (Aaron), Dawud (David), Sulayman (Solomon), Ilyas (Elijah), Al-Yasa (Elisha), Yunus (Jonah), Zakariya (Zechariah), Yahya (John the Baptist), Isa (Jesus), and Muhammad ﷺ
In which cave did the first revelation of the Qur’an occur during the month of Ramadan?
Cave Hira
What is the name of the prayer performed after the death of a Muslim that does not include rukū‘ or sujood and consists mainly of standing and supplication?
Salat al-Janazah
Which Surah in the Qur’an is named after a woman?
Surah Maryam, named after Maryam (Mary), the mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus).
Name the five Pillars of Islam
Shahada
Salat (Prayer)
Zakat (Charity)
Sawm (Fasting in Ramadan)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
This prophet is mentioned more times in the Qur’an than any other prophet, appearing in over 130 verses.
Prophet Musa (Moses) AS
Which Prophet had the ability to speak to both animals and Jinn?
Prophet Sulayman AS
What historical Battle occurred during Ramadan?
Battle of Badr
What is the name of the voluntary prayer performed when a person seeks guidance from Allah before making an important decision?
Salat al-Istikhara
Known as a scholar and teacher, she narrated more than 2,000 hadiths and was a source of knowledge for many companions, including her husband, the first caliph.
Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA)
Name the first murder and death in the history of mankind.
The killing of Habil (Abel) by his brother Qabil (Cain), the sons of Prophet Adam (A.S.).
Which surah in the Qur'an contains the name "Allah" in every verse?
Surah al-Mujadilah
What is the name of the first mosque established by the Prophet ﷺ after the Hijrah in Medina?
Masjid Al Quba
What is the name of the gate in Jannah reserved for those who fast?
Ar-Rayyan.
What are three actions that invalidate (break) salat in Islam, requiring it to be restarted?
talking during salat,
laughing out loud,
losing wudu,
exposure of the sattar (awrah),
clothes becoming impure,
performing actions that violate the sanctity of the prayer (walking around, eating or drinking, or intentionally turning away from the direction of prayer (qibla)).
This woman became the first martyr in Islam after refusing to renounce her faith despite persecution in Mecca.
Sumayyah bint Khayyat
How many schools of thought are there in Islam? Name them
Sunni Islam: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali
Shia Ismal: Ja'fari
Reading the Qur’an slowly and clearly is called Tarteel. What is the chanting or melodic recitation of the Qur’an called?
Tilawah (or Tajweed recitation, depending on the context).
Which prophet was appointed by Allah alongside Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.), and what was his relationship to him?
Note: He was not his son
Prophet Lut (A.S.), who was the nephew of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.).
What is the voluntary act where a person stays in the mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan, devoting themselves to worship and leaving worldly matters behind?
I‘tikaf
What is the difference between the Adhan for Fajr prayer and the Adhans for the rest of the prayers?
Adhan for Fajr also includes "Assalat-o-Khairum-minnun-Naum" (prayer is better than sleep) two times after "Hayya-alal-Fallah."
This woman nursed the Prophet ﷺ as a baby and is known as his foster mother.
Halima bint Abi Dhu'ayb al-Sa'diyya
Name the 6 Compilers of "The Authentic Six Books of Hadith."
1-Imam al-Bukhaari
2-Imam Muslim
3-Imam Abu Dawood
4-Imam al-Tirmidhi
5-Imam al-Nasaa’i
6-Imaam Ibn Maajah
What are the other names of the Qur’an, according to the Qur’an itself?
Name at least 3.
Al-Kitab – “The Book”
Al-Furqan – “The Criterion” (distinguishing right from wrong)
Al-Zikr – “The Reminder”
Al-Huda – “The Guidance”
Al-Shifa – “The Healing”
Al-Bayan - "The Clear Explanation”
Name two prophets mentioned in the Qur'an whose people saw angels appear in the form of humans.
Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) - Angels appeared to him as human guests and gave the news of the birth of Ishaq (Isaac). (Qur’an 11:69)
Prophet Lut (A.S.) – The same angels came to him in human form before the destruction of his people. (Qur’an 11:77)
Note: Angel Jibreel also appeared in human form during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, recorded in the Hadith of Jibreel (Sahih Muslim).
These divine books were revealed during the month of Ramadan. Name at least 3
The Qur’an (revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ)
The Tawrah (Torah) (revealed to Prophet Musa عليه السلام)
The Injil (Gospel) (revealed to Prophet Isa عليه السلام)
The Zabur (Psalms) (revealed to Prophet Dawud عليه السلام)
Name the three possible times when the Witr prayer can be performed.
After Isha prayer
After Tarawih prayer (in Ramadan)
After Tahajjud prayer / before Fajr
Which woman was the ruler of people who worshipped the sun and later accepted Islam after meeting Prophet Sulayman (A.S.)?
The Queen of Sheba (Bilqis).
Name the first 10 Surahs of the Qur’an in order. For full credit, name at least 5; for extra points (300), name all 10
1. Al Fatiha
2. Al Baqaraa
3. Al-Imran
4. An Nisa
5. Al Maidah
6. Al An'am
7. Al A'Raf
8. Al Anfal
9. At Toubah
10. Yunus
How many places in the Qur'an does the Sajdah Tilawah (prostration of recitation) occur?
15
Most scholars agree that there are 14 sajdahs in the Quran, but some also count an additional one in Surah Sad (38:24)
Name the prophets who were sent to guide the Children of Israel (Bani Israel).
Name at least 5
Yaqub (Jacob), Yusuf (Joseph), Musa (Moses), Harun (Aaron), Dawud (David), Sulayman (Solomon), Ilyas (Elijah), Al-Yasa (Elisha), Yunus (Jonah), Zakariya (Zechariah), Yahya (John the Baptist), Isa (Jesus)
Which Sahabi (companion) was known for his intense worship and was reported to recite the entire Qur’an in one night during Ramadan?
Uthman Ibn Affan (RA)
What are some examples of Nawāfil (optional) prayers that a Muslim can perform for guidance, help, or repentance? (Name at least 2)
Salat al-Istikhara – a prayer performed when seeking guidance from Allah before making an important decision.
Salat al-Haja – a prayer performed when asking Allah for help or for a specific need.
Salat al-Tasbih – a special prayer that includes many repetitions of glorifying Allah.
Salat al-Tawba – a prayer performed when repenting to Allah after committing a sin.
This woman was known for defending the Prophet ﷺ in battle and protecting him during the Battle of Uhud.
Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (Umm Ammarah)
According to authentic Hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ once knew the exact date of Laylat al-Qadr but later forgot it. What caused him to forget?
The Prophet ﷺ was coming to inform the companions about the exact night of Laylat al-Qadr, but he found two men arguing. Because of their dispute, Allah caused him to forget the specific date.