Basics of Islam
What does "Islam" mean?
Submission/surrender to Allah
What is the first surah of the Qur'an?
Surah Al-Fatihah
During which Islamic month do Muslims fast?
Ramadan
Who was the first prophet?
Adam (AS)
Where was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ born?
Makkah
How many obligatory prayers do Muslims pray each day?
Five
What is the longest surah in the Qur'an?
Surah Al-Baqarah
What is the meal eaten before beginning the fast called?
Suhoor
Which prophet built the Ark?
Nuh (AS)
To which city did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrate?
Madinah
What is the direction Muslims face during prayer called?
Qiblah
What was the first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Iqra' ("Read" or "Recite")
What is the meal used to break the fast called?
Iftar
Which prophet was swallowed by a large fish?
Yunus (AS)
What is the migration from Makkah to Madinah called?
The Hijrah
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj
What is the shortest surah in the Qur'an?
Surah Al-Kawthar
What are the two major Islamic holidays?
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Which prophet was thrown into a fire but was unharmed?
Ibrahim (AS)
In what year did the Hijrah take place?
622 CE
What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah?
Zakat is obligatory charity, while Sadaqah is voluntary charity.
Which surah contains Ayat al-Kursi?
Surah Al-Baqarah
What night is described in the Qur'an as being better than a thousand months?
Laylat al-Qadr
Which prophet was given the Zabur (Psalms)?
Dawud (AS)
What was the first major battle fought by the Muslims after the Hijrah?
The Battle of Badr