Quran & Tafsir
What are the longest and shortest surahs in the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Al-Kawthar
Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Prophet Yunus (AS)
Who was the first child to accept Islam?
Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
How many witnesses are required in Islam for a valid marriage (nikah)?
Two male witnesses or one male and two female witnesses
During the night journey of Mi'raj, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was taken from where to where?
Kaaba, Mecca to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
Which surah is known as "The Heart of the Qur'an"?
Surah Yasin
Which prophet could heal the blind and bring the dead back to life with Allah's permission?
Prophet Isa (AS)
What is the name of the cave where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation?
Cave Hira
What is the act of giving a portion of one’s wealth to the poor and needy, and it is one of the five pillars of Islam?
Zakat
What is the name of the angel who accompanied Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the Mi'raj (ascension to the heavens)?
Jibril (Gabriel, AS)
In which surah is Ayat-ul-Kursi found?
Surah Al-Baqarah
Name the prophet who was given control over Jinns?
Prophet Sulaiman (AS)
What was the first mosque built in Islam and where?
Masjid Quba, in Madinah
What is the meaning of the word “Islam”?
Submission to the will of Allah
In the Mi'raj, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ascended through seven heavens. Who did he meet on the first heaven?
Prophet Adam (AS)
What are the "Huroof Al-Muqatta’at," and how many surah's contain them?
The Unknown letters at the beginning of some surahs; found in 29 surahs
example: Alif Laam Meem
What were the three miracles given to Prophet Musa (AS) by Allah before facing Pharaoh?
1. His staff turning into a serpent
2. His hand glowing white
3. The parting of the sea
Who was Martyred in the battle of Karbala?
Imam Husayn ibn Ali (RA) – Grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
along with his other relatives like his siblings, children and nephews.
What are Prophet Muhammads Mom, Dad and Grandfathers name?
Bonus: which one of them raised him?
Aminah, Abdullah and Abdul Muttalib
Abdul Muttalib, his grandfather, and later his uncle, Abu Talib took care of him.
What is the name of the creature that carried Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to his destination during his journey of miraj?
Bonus: What do narrations describe this creature to be like?
Buraq
believed to be a centaur like animal larger than a donkey but smaller than a mule, with wings on its sides.
What is the name of the only companion directly mentioned in the Qur’an?
Zaid ibn Haritha in Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:37
Which two Prophets are the direct decedents of Ibrahim (AS)? (300)
Bonus:
Which one is an ancestor Prophet Isa (Jesus, AS) and the banu Israel (200)
and which is the ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and The Arabs, specifically the Quraysh tribe (200)
Prophet Ibrahim (AS) had two sons who were also prophets Ishaq and Isma'il
Prophet Ishaq – He was the ancestor of Prophet Isa and Banu Israel
Prophet Isma'il – He was the ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and The Arabs, specifically the Quraysh tribe.
Who did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) tell about his first dream and the revelation, who later confirmed he was the Prophet foretold in previous scriptures?
Bonus: Who was he the relative of?
Waraka ibn Nawfal- Christian scholar who had knowledge of earlier scriptures, and he was familiar with the signs of prophethood
Uncle of his first wife, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA
How many times is the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned in the Quran?
Four times
During the Mi'raj, what did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive as a gift for his followers from Allah?
Bonus: Which part of prayer is from a conversation that took place during mi'raj? Who was the conversation between? What is it talking about?
The five daily prayers
The Durud (Salawat) that we say during Sujood- was a conversation between the angels and the prophet as they sent blessings upon him.