Prophets & Messengers
Who was the final prophet and messenger of Allah?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
What is the first pillar of Islam, which is the declaration of faith stating there is no god but God and Muhammad is His messenger?
Shahada
What is the name of the holy book of Islam, believed to be the literal word of God revealed to Prophet Muhammad?
The Quran
Located at the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, what black-cloth-covered, cube-shaped structure is considered the most sacred site in Islam and the direction Muslims face during prayer?
The Kaaba
In Islamic law, what Arabic term describes actions, foods, or behaviors that are permissible and allowed?
Halal
Which prophet is known for building the Ark to save believers and animals from a great flood?
Prophet Nuh (Noah)
During which Islamic month are adult Muslims required to fast from dawn until sunset?
Ramadan
Who was the first prophet in Islam
Prophet Adam
Located in Jerusalem, this historic holy site—comprising the noble sanctuary (Al-Haram al-Sharif) holds a sacred place in Islamic history as the first Qibla toward which Muslims originally faced in prayer before changing to Mecca. What is its name?
Al-Aqsa Mosque (or Masjid Al-Aqsa)
What Arabic term is used to describe actions or items, such as eating pork or consuming alcohol, that are strictly forbidden in Islam?
Haram
Known in the Quran as Khalil Allah (the Friend of God), which prophet survived being thrown into a blazing fire?
Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
What is the term for the mandatory annual charity that financially stable Muslims must give to those in need?
Zakat
What language was the Quran originally revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PHUB)
Arabic
What is the directional name given to the tall, slender tower attached to a mosque from which the call to prayer is traditionally announced?
minaret
Under Islamic financial guidelines, charging or receiving interest on loans is strictly prohibited. What is the Arabic term for interest or usury?
Riba
Which prophet was given the ability to speak to animals, control the wind, and command an army of jinn?
Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon)
Before starting the daily ritual prayer (Salah), what is the name of the ritual washing performed to achieve physical and spiritual purity?
Wudu (Ablution)
Who was the first caliph (leader) in Islam after the Prophet Muhammad passing
Abu Bakr
This famous landmark in Istanbul, Turkey, began as a Byzantine cathedral, became a famous imperial mosque with six minarets, and is now an active mosque again. What is its name?
Hagia Sophia
Mention two groups of people who don't have to fast during the month of Ramadan under Islamic rulings.
Travelers, the sick, elderly people, pregnant or nursing women, and young children.
Which prophet's migration (Hijrah) from Egypt to the Sinai peninsula involved parting the Red Sea with his staff?
Prophet Musa (Moses)
In the science of Hadith, what term is used to describe a tradition where the chain of narrators (isnad) is continuous and completely unbroken back to the Prophet?
Sahih (or Marfu' with a continuous chain).
What is the name of the traditional clothing worn by pilgrims during the Hajj pilgrimage, consisting of two unstitched white cloths for men?
Ihram
The iconic golden dome dominating the skyline of the Old City of Jerusalem is part of which famous Islamic shrine?
The Dome of the Rock
What are the two primary sources of law that Islamic scholars consult first when determining a religious ruling?
The Quran and the Sunnah (or Hadith).