Qur’an & Revelation
What is the name of the cave where the first revelation occurred?
Cave of Hira
Who accompanied the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijrah to Madinah?
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA)
Which prayer is performed silently during the day?
Dhuhr (also Asr)
Who was the second caliph of Islam?
Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
What are the six articles of faith called in Arabic?
Iman
Which surah begins with the phrase “Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Alamin”?
Surah Al-Fatiha
Which country has the largest Muslim population
Indonesia
What is the minimum amount of wealth required before Zakat becomes obligatory called?
Nisab
Which empire was ruled by the Ottomans?
The Ottoman Empire (Islamic Caliphate)
Which angel records a person’s good deeds?
Kiraman Katibin (the angel on the right)
What term refers to memorizing the entire Qur’an?
Hifz
Who was the first male to accept Islam?
Abu Bakr (RA)
What breaks a fast but does not require making up the fast if done unintentionally?
Eating or drinking out of forgetfulness
What city did Muslims enter peacefully under Umar (RA) that holds Al-Aqsa Mosque?
Jerusalem
What is the belief in life after death called?
Akhirah
Which surah contains Ayat al-Kursi?
Surah Al-Baqarah
What was the name of the Prophet’s ﷺ grandfather who raised him?
Abdul Muttalib
What is the special night in Ramadan believed to be better than a thousand months?
Laylat al-Qadr
Which Muslim scholar is known for major contributions to medicine and wrote The Canon of Medicine?
Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
In Islam, who do we believe watches over us and knows everything we do?
Allah
Over approximately how many years was the Qur’an revealed?
About 23 years
What was the first mosque built in Islam?
Masjid Quba
What additional voluntary prayer is prayed after ‘Isha during Ramadan?
Taraweeh
What was the main language used for scholarship during the Islamic Golden Age?
Arabic
What do Muslims say is very important to do every day, like praying and being kind?
Good deeds.