Sirah
What is the name of Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) mother?
The mother of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was named Āminah bint Wahb.
In what Surah does the following Ayah (verse) exist?
"فَإِذَا جَآءَتِ ٱلصَّآخَّةُ ٣٣ يَوْمَ يَفِرُّ ٱلْمَرْءُ مِنْ أَخِيهِ ٣٤ وَأُمِّهِۦ وَأَبِيهِ ٣٥"
"Then, when the Deafening Blast1 comes to pass— on that Day every person will flee from their own siblings, and ˹even˺ their mother and father,..."
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Suraht 'Abasa
What is the name of the small circle (°) that appears above certain letters in the Quran?
The small circle (°) is called sukūn (سكون). It means that the letter has no vowel (no fatḥah, kasrah or ḍammah) and is therefore pronounced without a vowel sound.
Which civilization built the Great Pyramids of Giza and developed hieroglyphs as a writing language?
Ancient Egypt (Pharaos)
Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceans?
Arctic ocean
Which tribe did Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) belong to, and which sub-clan within the tribe?
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) belonged to the Quraysh tribe, specifically Banū Hāshim.
In what Surah does the following Ayah (verse) exist?
"سَأَلَ سَآئِلٌۢ بِعَذَابٍۢ وَاقِعٍۢ ١ لِّلْكَـٰفِرِينَ لَيْسَ لَهُۥ دَافِعٌۭ ٢"
"A challenger1 has demanded a punishment bound to come for the disbelievers—to be averted by none—"
Suraht Al-Ma'arij
What is the rule called when نْ (nūn sākinah) or tanwīn is followed by the letters أ ه ع ح غ خ?
The rule is called "Idh'har"
During the 18th century (1700-), ideas about human rights, reason, and religious freedom spread. What is this intellectual movement called?
The "enlightement"
What is the name of the longest river in the world?
The Nile
What event marks the beginning of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) prophethood, and in which cave did it occur?
The event that marks the beginning of prophethood is the first revelation (Wahy).
It occurred in the cave of Ḥirāʾ on Mount Nūr.
In what Surah does the following Ayah (verse) exist?
"ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ ٢٥٥"
"Allah! There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him, the Ever-Living, All-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who could possibly intercede with Him without His permission? He ˹fully˺ knows what is ahead of them and what is behind them, but no one can grasp any of His knowledge—except what He wills ˹to reveal˺. His Seat1 encompasses the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of both does not tire Him. For He is the Most High, the Greatest.2 "
(Ayatul Kursi)
Suraht Al-Bqarah
Name the six letters for Idghām?
The letters are: ي ر م ل و ن
These can be gathered in the word:
"يرملون"
Level 1: Which famous leader was the first President of the United States and is often called the 'Father of his Country'?
George Washington
Which mountain range acts as a natural border between Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
What peace treaty was concluded between the Muslims and the Quraysh tribe in 6 A.H.?
The agreement was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (Sulh al-Hudaybiyyah).
In what Surah does the following Ayah (verse) exist?
"ٱللَّهُ وَلِىُّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ يُخْرِجُهُم مِّنَ ٱلظُّلُمَـٰتِ إِلَى ٱلنُّورِ ۖ وَٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓا۟ أَوْلِيَآؤُهُمُ ٱلطَّـٰغُوتُ يُخْرِجُونَهُم مِّنَ ٱلنُّورِ إِلَى ٱلظُّلُمَـٰتِ ۗ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلنَّارِ ۖ هُمْ فِيهَا خَـٰلِدُونَ ٢٥٧"
"Allah is the Guardian of the believers—He brings them out of darkness and into light. As for the disbelievers, their guardians are false gods who lead them out of light and into darkness. It is they who will be the residents of the Fire. They will be there forever."
Suraht Al-Baqarah
When does the "Iqlab" rule apply?
When نْ or tanwīn is followed by ب, the nūn sound changes to an m-like sound with ghunnah.
During the Middle Ages, what was the name of the system where kings granted land to nobles in exchange for military service?
Feudalism
Which of these countries is 'landlocked', meaning it is entirely surrounded by land and has no direct access to an ocean?
A. Australia B. Vietnam C. Bolivia D. Portugal
In what year did ʿĀm al-Ḥuzn (the Year of Sorrow) occur, and which two important people passed away then?
ʿĀm al-Ḥuzn occurred in the year 10 after the beginning of the prophethood.
The two people who passed away were:
Khadījah bint Khuwaylid (رضي الله عنها)
Abū Ṭālib
In what Surah does the following Ayah (verse) exist?
"وَٱللَّهُ يُرِيدُ أَن يَتُوبَ عَلَيْكُمْ وَيُرِيدُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ ٱلشَّهَوَٰتِ أَن تَمِيلُوا۟ مَيْلًا عَظِيمًۭا ٢٧"
"And it is Allah’s Will to turn to you in grace, but those who follow their desires wish to see you deviate entirely ˹from Allah’s Way˺."
Suraht An-Nisa'
What is "Madd munfasil"?
Madd munfaṣil:
When a madd letter comes at the end of a word and a hamzah at the beginning of the next word.
Extended 4–5 ḥarakāt (depending on the recitation style).
After World War I, a peace treaty was signed in 1919 that placed large debts on Germany. What was the name of the treaty?
Versailles traety
The 'Ring of Fire' is a region around the rim of which ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur?
Pacific Ocean