Quran
Which Surah is known as "the heart of the Qur'an"?
Surah Yaseen (Chapter 36)
Which Prophet was commanded to build an ark?
Prophet Nuh (AS)
In which year was the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
570 CE (The Year of the Elephant)
What is the Arabic word for the pilgrimage to Makkah?
Hajj
What is the Arabic term for the lesser and greater ablution?
Answer: Lesser ablution: Wudu; Greater ablution: Ghusl
What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an”?
"The Recitation"
Which Prophet was known for his beautiful voice in reciting the Zabur (Psalms)?
Prophet Dawood (AS)
Where was the first mosque in Islam built?
Masjid Quba in Madinah
What is the minimum percentage of wealth a Muslim must give as Zakat?
2.5%
Which Surah is known as “Umm-ul-Qur’an” (Mother of the Qur'an) and why?
Surah Al-Fatihah, because it encapsulates the essence of the Qur'an's message and is recited in every Salah.
How many times is the name "Allah" mentioned in the Qur'an?
2,698 times (approximately; different scholars count slightly differently)
Who was the uncle of Prophet Musa (AS) who opposed him?
Qarun (Korah)
Which year is known as the Year of Sorrow in the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH)
619 CE (The year when his wife Khadijah (RA) and uncle Abu Talib passed away)
What is the term for the unseen beings created from smokeless fire in Islam?
Jinns
What is the difference between the terms “Rasul” and “Nabi” in Islam?
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In which Surah is the story of the Prophet Yusuf (AS) narrated in detail?
Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12)
Which Prophet was known as "Khalilullah" (Friend of Allah)?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
What is the name of the event when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated from Makkah to Madinah?
Hijrah
What is the term for fasting during the month of Ramadan?
Sawm
What is the significance of the Verse of the Throne (Ayat-ul-Kursi), and which Surah is it from?
It emphasizes Allah’s power and knowledge, and it is from Surah Al-Baqarah (Verse 255).
Which two Surahs are known as “Al-Mu'awwidhatayn” (the two protecting Surahs)?
Surah Al-Falaq (Chapter 113) and Surah An-Nas (Chapter 114)
Which Prophet’s nation was punished by a storm of stones due to their sins?
Prophet Lut (AS)
Which tribe was responsible for rebuilding the Kaaba during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) before he received Prophethood?
The Quraysh
What is the name of the night journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Jerusalem and then to the heavens?
Isra and Miraj
What is the term for the consensus of Islamic scholars on a particular issue, and why is it important?
Ijma; it is considered a source of Islamic law after the Qur'an and Sunnah.