Seerah
How many years did the Prophet (SAWS) preach in Mecca before migrating to Medina?
Approximately 13 years.
Who was known as "Al-Faruq" (the one who distinguishes between right and wrong)?
Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
Which city in Palestine is known as the place where many Prophets lived or passed through?
Jerusalem (Al-Quds)
Which historical figure is known as 'the Liberator of Jerusalem'?
Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi
What are the names of the 4 famous Imams of Fiqh?
Imam Abu-Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Shafi, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal.
What was the Prophet's (SAWS) title before receiving prophethood?
Al-Amin (the trustworthy).
Who was the leader of the Muslim army in the Battle of Yarmouk?
Khalid ibn Al-Walid (RA)
Which of the prophets was the last prophet from Banu Israel?
Prophet Isa'
Which companion of prophet Muhammad is referred to as 'the Conqueror of Jerusalem'?
Omar ibn Al-Khattab
What are the names of the two major sources of Islamic law?
The Quran and the Sunnah
How many Muslims participated in the Battle of Badr?
313 Muslims
Who was the first governor of Egypt from the Sahaba?
Amr ibn Al-As (RA)
List the first three Israelite kings in order.
(Hint: Their names are mentioned in the Quran).
Talut, Dawud and Sulayman
Which former British Prime Minister (and Foreign Secretary) signed the famous declaration promising the land of the Palestine to the Zionist Movement?
PM James Balfour signed the Balfour Declaration in 1917.
What is not allowed on the day of Eid?
Fasting
How many kids did the Prophet Muhammad have? Name them all.
Al-Qasim, Zainab, Ruquyyah, Umm Kalthom, Fatima, Abdullah and Ibrahim
Which female Sahabi fought alongside the Prophet (SAWS) in the Battle of Uhud?
Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (RA)
Which Islamic scholar, born in Palestine, contributed to Islamic jurisprudence and theology?
Imam Al-Shafi'i
In what year did Pope Urban II call for what is now as 'The First Crusade'?
1099 C.E.
What are the six articles of faith (Iman) in Islam?
Belief in Allah, Angels, Divine Books, Prophets, Day of Judgment, and Qadr (Predestination)
What theological concept is emphasized in Surah Al-Ahzab regarding the Prophet’s (SAWS) status among believers?
The concept of Him (SAWS) being the final messenger and a model for righteous living.
Who was the blind companion who was given the responsibility of leading prayers in Medina when the Prophet (SAWS) was away?
Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum (RA)
Which historical ruler allowed the children of Israel to return to Palestine after their exile by the Babylonians?
King Cyrus II of the Persian Empire.
What year did the Second Intifada begin?
2000
List all Surahs in the Quran that have the same name as one of the Prophets.
(Hint: There are six).
Yunus (10), Hud (11), Yusuf (12), Ibrahim (14), Muhammad (47) and Nuh (71).