Qur’an Knowledge
Prophets & Stories
Islamic History
Companions of the Prophet (RA)
MSA Knowledge
100

What is the first surah of the Qur’an?

Al-Fātiḥah

100

Who built the Kaaba with his son?

Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS)

100

In which city was Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) born?

Makkah

100

Who was the closest companion and first Khalifah after the Prophet ﷺ?

Abu Bakr (RA)

100

What does MSA stand for?

Muslim Student Association!

200

What is the longest surah in the Qur’an?

Surah Al-Baqarah

200

Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?  

Prophet Yunus (AS)

200

Where did the first hijrah (migration) of Muslims take place?

Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

200

Which companion was the Prophet’s cousin and the fourth Khalifah?

Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)

200

When is our first bake sale of the year? 

Today at 2PM!

300

Which surah has Ayat al-Kursi in it?

Surah Al-Baqarah

300

Which prophet was given the Zabur?

Prophet Dawud (AS)

300

What treaty was signed between the Muslims and Quraysh that allowed peace for 10 years?

Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

300

Who was the Prophet’s closest friend, known as Al-Farooq (“the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood”)?

Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)

300

What is the main purpose of MSA?

It creates a space for Muslims (and anyone interested) to gather, build community, and grow in their faith through prayer, discussions, and social events.

400

Which surah is known as “The Heart of the Qur’an”?

Surah Yā-Sīn

400

Who was known for interpreting dreams in prison?

Prophet Yusuf (AS

400

What battle was the first major battle in Islam?

Battle of Badr

400

Which companion was known as the Prophet’s scribe and later became the third Khalifah?

Uthman ibn Affan (RA)

400

Which day is typically reserved for athletic events during the MIST weekend?

Saturday

500

Which surah was revealed in its entirety in one night?

Surah Al-Qadr

500

Which prophet spoke from the cradle as a baby and also performed miracles by Allah’s permission?

Prophet Isa (AS)

500

During which caliph’s leadership was the Qur’an compiled into a single book (mushaf)?

Uthman ibn Affan (RA)

500

Which companion was nicknamed “The Sword of Allah”?

Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)

500

Who currently serves as the Vice President, Communications Officer, and MIST Coordinator for our Muslim Students Association?

Vice President: Sumayyah Syeda, Communications Officer: Mohammed Chaudhry, MIST Coordinator: Burak Budak