Prophets
Which prophet spoke from the cradle and performed miracles by Allah’s permission?
Prophet Isa (AS).
Which Surah has no Bismillah at the beginning?
Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9).
How many years did the Prophet ﷺ live in Makkah after receiving revelation before the Hijrah?
13 years.
What is the name of the first Islamic month?
Muharram
The Prophet ﷺ regularly performed two units of prayer before which obligatory prayer, saying they were better than the world and all it contains?
The two Sunnah rak‘ahs before Fajr.
Which prophet was known for his kingdom, wisdom, and ability to control the jinn?
Prophet Sulayman (AS).
Which Surah is also called Umm al-Qur’an (Mother of the Qur’an)?
Surah Al-Fatiha.
What are the five essential acts of worship known as the pillars of Islam?
Faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.
Which angel is responsible for blowing the trumpet to announce the Day of Judgment?cc
Angel Israfil.
What simple Sunnah act is described as “half of faith”?
Cleanliness.
Which prophet was given the Zabur (Psalms)?
Prophet Dawud (AS).
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The strong person is not the one who overcomes people by strength, but the strong one is the one who controls himself when…” (complete it).
“…he is angry.”
What is the name of the ascension of the Prophet ﷺ through the heavens?
Al-Mi‘raj.
How many years did Prophet Noah (Nuh, AS) preach to his people, according to the Qur’an?
950 years.
The Prophet ﷺ said the most beloved deeds to Allah are which three (even if they are small)?
Those that are consistent, sincere, and regular.
Which prophet was the father of Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist)?
Prophet Zakariya (AS).
What parable did the Prophet ﷺ use to describe the relationship of believers to one another?
Like a single body—if one part hurts, the rest feels the pain.
What does the term Tawheed al-Rububiyyah refer to?
Believing Allah is the sole Lord, Creator, and Sustainer of everything.
What is the name of the well-known prayer made for guidance that Muslims perform before making an important decision?
The Prayer of Seeking Guidance (Istikhara).
Which Sunnah act did the Prophet ﷺ say distinguishes Muslims from the People of the Book during fasting?
Eating the pre-dawn meal (Suhoor).
Which prophet’s people were punished by a violent wind for rejecting his message?
Prophet Hud (AS).
The Prophet ﷺ once said: “Religion is…” (finish the hadith and explain).
“…sincere advice (nasihah),” meaning offering genuine guidance to Allah, His Book, His Messenger, the leaders of Muslims, and the general people.
How many years after the first revelation did the command to fast Ramadan come?
About 15 years (2 years after the migration to Madinah).
In which battle was Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (RA) martyred?
The Battle of Uhud
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever prays 12 rak‘ahs of Sunnah prayers daily, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” Which Sunnah prayers are included in those 12?
2 before Fajr, 4 before Dhuhr, 2 after Dhuhr, 2 after Maghrib, and 2 after Isha.