Prophets
by the numbers
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Islam 101
SUPRISEEE..
100

Which prophet could understand and communicate with animals?

Prophet Sulayman (Solomon) 

100

How many Rak'ahs are in the 5 obligatory prayers COMBINED

17

100

Name 5 African countries where Islam is the majority religion

Senegal, Mali, Somalia, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Guinea, Gambia, Tunisia, (etc..)

100

What are the 5 pillars of islam?

Shahada (Faith), 

Salat (prayer), 

Zakat (charity), 

Sawm (Fasting), 

Hajj (pilgrimage)

100

EASY 100 POINTS!

What major African and Caribbean festival took place in the DMV over Labor Day weekend?

Afro plus Fest

200

Which prophet was thrown into a well by his brothers?

Prophet Yusuf (Joseph)

200

Number of Surahs in the Quran

114

200

Which African country has the largest Muslim Population?

Nigeria

200

After birth what’s recited in a baby’s ear

The Athan 

200

DOUBLE OR -200 !

Which country is larger by land? Niger or Nigeria

Niger

300

Which prophet was thrown into a fire, but Allah made the fire cool and safe for him?

Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)

300

How many verses are in Surah Al-Ikhlas

4

300

What is the smallest country in mainland Africa by land area?

The Gambia

300

What are the 6 Pilars of Iman (faith)

Belief in Allah (Tawhid), his angels, his books, his messengers, the last day & divine decree (Qadr)

300

What is the name of west African fabric known for it's colorful patterns and often associated with Ghana?

Kente

400

Which Prophet spoke to Allah directly?

Prophet Musa (Moses)

400

How many prophets are explicitly named in the Quran

25

400

What west African dish is traditionally made with rice, fish, and vegetables and is strongly associated with Senegal?

Thieboudienne

400

What is tayammum?

Dry purification using clean earth/dust when water cannot be used or is unavailable 

400

Finish the Surah...

قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ

Qul huwal-lahu ahad


للَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ

Allahu-as-samad

لَمۡ يَلِدۡ وَلَمۡ يُولَدۡ

Lam yalid wa lam yoolad

وَلَمۡ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدُۢ

Wa lam yakul-lahoo kufuwan ahad

500

Which prophet was given the ability to make armor from iron and had mountains and birds glorify Allah with him?

Prophet Dawid (David)

500

How many years did Propher Muhammed PBUH live?

63

500

Which African country has the most officially recognized languages?

Zimbabwe (16 languages)

500

What are the three holiest mosques in Islam?

Masjid al-Haram (Makkah), Masjid an-Nabawi (Madinah), and Masjid al-Aqsa (Jerusalem)

500

You have 15 seconds to name:

3 prophets + 3 African countries + 3 Surahs

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