Faith & Belief
What does “Allah” mean?
The One God
Who was the first man Allah created?
Prophet Adam
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur’an
How many daily prayers must Muslims perform?
5
What is the greeting Muslims say to each other?
As-Salaam Alaikum
How many names of Allah are there (Asma-ul-Husna)?
99
Which Prophet was swallowed by a big whale?
Prophet Yunus
Which surah must be recited in every rak‘ah of salah?
Surah Al-Fatiha
What is the Arabic word for fasting?
Sawm
What was the first mosque built in Islam?
Masjid Quba
What is the Arabic word for belief in the oneness of Allah?
Tawheed
Which Prophet spoke to birds and could control the wind by Allah’s permission?
Prophet Sulayman
Which surah is called the “Heart of the Qur’an”?
Surah Yaseen
What is the Arabic name of the call to prayer?
Adhan
Who was the Prophet’s ﷺ best friend and the first caliph?
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq
What is the difference between a Prophet (Nabi) and a Messenger (Rasul)?
A Messenger is given a new law/book, while a Prophet follows and teaches an existing one.
Which Prophet split the sea with Allah’s help?
Prophet Musa
Which surah has the most verses in the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Baqarah
What do Muslims say when they start prayer, raising their hands?
“Allahu Akbar”
What year (Hijri) did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrate from Makkah to Madinah?
Year 1 AH (622 CE)
Name the 6 pillars of faith (Iman).
Belief in Allah, Angels, Books, Prophets, Day of Judgment, Destiny (Qadr)
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known by two special titles before Prophethood. What were they?
Al-Ameen (the Trustworthy) and As-Sadiq (the Truthful)
Which surah was revealed completely in one night during Ramadan?
Surah Al-Qadr
In Hajj, what is the plain called where Muslims gather to make du‘a all day?
Arafat
What was the Prophet ﷺ’s father’s name?
Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib