Seerah
What is the name of Rasool SAW first wife?
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
Which surah is named after the river of Rasool Allah SAW
Al-Kawthar
Which Prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Yunus
Name the 4 rightly guided caliphs in order
Abubak as Siddiq, Umar ibn al Khattab, Uthman bin Affan, Ali ibn Abi Talib
Is it your good deeds alone or Allah's mercy that will admit you into heaven?
Allahs mercy.
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Follow the right course, be devoted, and give glad tidings. Verily, none of you will enter Paradise by his deeds alone.” They said, “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet said, “Not even me, unless Allah grants me His mercy. Know that the most beloved deed to Allah is that which is done regularly, even if it is small.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6467, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2818
Ramadan occurs during which month in the Islamic Calendar?
9th
Fasting during Ramadan is which one of the 5 pillars in Islam, what are the rest?
Shadaha (testimony of faith), salah(prayer), zakat (alms, charity), sawm (fasting), and Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Which famous battle took place during the month of Ramadan?
The Battle of Badr - 17th of Ramadan during the 2nd year after the Messenger of Allah pbuh made migration
True or false: eating out of forgetfulness will break your sawm?
False, it is a Mercy from God
Who is the first Prophet in Islam?
Adam, peace be upon him
Which prophet is mentioned most frequently by name in the Quran?
How old was the Prophet Muhammad when he first received the Revelation from Allah?
40
What age did the Prophet SAW become a Prophet?
40
Which surah is the only one that starts without a basmalah?
Surah Tawba
Which Prophet had an army that included animals he could speak to?
Sulayman AS
What were the names of the 2 grandsons of the Rasool Allah SAW?
Hassan and Hussein ibn Ali
10 SECONDS TO SAY WHAT STEP NUMBER IS WASHING THE FACE DURING WUDU?!
Step 4 if the mouth and nose are rinsed separately. Step 3 if done together!
Ramadan is mentioned in which Surah and ayah in the Quran?
Which month does the day of Eid Start on?
First day of Shawwal
What 2 days of the week (outside of Ramadan) is it recommended to fast? As done by the Messenger of Allah?
Mondays and Thursdays
If you recite one juz everyday, how many times can you complete the recitation of the Holy Qur’an in the month of Ramadan?
Once
What is dhikr?
Remembrance of Allah (ex. saying Glory be to God, Praise be to God, there is nothing worthy of worship execpt Allah, God is the Greatest)
What are the only two major holidays in Islam?
Eid al-Fitr (after Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (during the time of pilgrimage commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham)
Source: Hadith Sunan Abi Dawood 1134
When do you pray Tahyatul' Masjid?
When you enter the Masjid/Mosque
MENTION 2 OF THE PROPHETS UNCLES WHO REVERTED TO ISLAM!
hamza ibn abd al-muttalib and Al Abbas ibn abd al Muttalib
Name 5 Prophets whose names are also the names of Chapters in the Qur'an?
Hud, Salih, Yusuf, Younus, Muhammad, Ibraheem, Nuh
Who is the father of the prophets in Islam, often called 'Khalilullah' (Friend of Allah)?
Abraham (Ibrahim)
Which sahaba was known to be a brilliant and strategic military general?
Khalid bin Waleed Ra
What are the 3/4 things used to make a ruling in Islam?
Qur'an, Sunnah, Ijma'a, and Qiyaas
What is Sadaqat al Fitr?
Charity given in Ramadan and before ‘Eid salah for each person in the family.
Laylatul-Qadr is a night greater than...?
1000 months
True or false: In Islam, the Qur'an was the only holy book revealed by Allah during the month of Ramadan
True
True or false: Umrah in the month of Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj?
True!
Source: Sahih Bukhari 1782 and Muslim 1256
What does "Islam" mean?
Submission to the will of God
Who was the first person to deliver the call to prayer to the people?
Bilal ibn Ribah
Who was the Prophet and Messenger before Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him?
Jesus, peace be upon him
Mention 2 things from the farewell sermon of the Prophet Muhammad SAW
There is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab and no superiority of a non-Arab over and Arab. The best men are those who treat their wives well.
NAME 2 SURAHS (chapters from the Qur'an) OF PEOPLE WHO WERE NOT PROPHETS but great people
Luqman, Maryam, Ali-Imran
Name 5 miracles of the Prophet SAW?
Israa wal Miraaj, splitting of moon, rocks and trees would praise/aid him, during war water would come from his hands, his sweat smelled like musk (cologone)
Which sahaba was blind and whom Allah referenced to in surah Abasa?
Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum
Where was the first qibla?
Al Aqsa (bayt al maqdis)
And thus we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you. And We did not make the qiblah which you used to face except that We might make evident who would follow the Messenger from who would turn back on his heels. And indeed, it is difficult except for those whom Allah has guided. And never would Allah have caused you to lose your faith. Indeed Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful.
Baqarah:143
Those who fasted Ramadan will be told to enter paradise through which gate?
Baab Ar-Rayyaan
List 1 day other than in Ramadan when Muslims fast.
Six days in Shawwal after ‘Eid ul Fitr, The 9th of Dhul Hijjah : Yaumul ‘Arafah, The 13th, 14th and 15th of each Muslim (lunar) month, called Ayyam ul Beed (The White Days)
What connection does the Qur’an and the blessed month of Ramadan have that makes the month very important and sacred?
Qur’an was revealed in Ramadan
What is the importance of the city of Medina in Islam?
Medina is where the Messenger of Allah migrated to and established the Muslim community after leaving Mecca
What was the Prophet Muhammads father's name?
Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib
What does "Ummah" mean?
the global community of Muslims.
Belief in Allah, his Messengers, the previous books revealed to the Prophets, the Final Day, Angels, and Qadr (divine decree)
Which year was the Prophet SAW born in? (What was this year associated with)
Year of the Elephant (story of the Abyssian empire who tried to demolish the Kaaba with elephants)
Name 1 qiraat other than the one we commonly read which is Hafs
Warsh, Khalaf, Ruwais, Shu'bah, etc.
NAME 15+ PROPHETS
ADAM IDRIS NUH ISAAC ISMAEL IBRAHIM LUT MUHAMMAD MUSA SULAYMAN DAAUUD ESA DHUL KIFL YOUSSEF YAQUB HUD SALIH
How many sunnah (recommended but optional. NOT THE 5 MANDATORY PRAYERS) prayers are there in a day?
12.
2 before morning prayer.
4 before and 2 after the afternoon prayer
2 after the evening prayer.
2 after the night prayer/
What are the 2 sources which Muslims take from to gain knowledge and rulings?
The Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah (tradition) of the Messenger of Allah
What are the names of the Islamic months before and after Ramadan?
-Before Ramadan : Sha’ban
-After Ramadan : Shawwal
Generally, at what age does fasting in Ramadan become compulsory?
When someone reaches maturity
It is said that the odour of a fasting Muslim is more fragrant to Allah (God) than what?
Musk
Which short yet powerful chapter in the 30th juz of the Holy Qur'an, according to scholars, encompasses the core of Islamic doctrine by highlighting four critical elements: faith (Iman), righteous actions (Amal Salih), holding to the truth (Haqq), and perseverance in patience (Sabr).
Fitrah refers to the innate disposition or natural constitution of humans toward the oneness of Allah and goodness, belief that every human is born with an intuitive blessing from God and morality. Also shown through a Oxford study!
Name 3 miracles of Jesus peace be upon him?
Among the miracles was Jesus speaking in the cradle, healing the blind and the leper, and bringing the dead back to life, molding birds to life, etc. all by God's permission
What is the main message of Islam?
Belief in the Oneness of God
What are the 3 categories of Tawheed (belief in Allah, monotheism) in Islam?
oneness of divine Lordship, oneness of worship, and oneness of the divine names and attributes