Sahaba/Prophets
Which sahabi did the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) name "Saif ullah" (the sword of Allah)?
Khalid ibn-al Walid (RA)
What is sighted to signal the start of Ramadan?
The Hilal (the waxing crescent)
There are five pillars of Islam. Fasting Ramadan is the _____ pillar.
Fourth
The first Surah revealed to the Prophet (SAW) in Cave Hira was ______.
Surah Al-Alaq
The Qur’an was revealed on which special day in what month?
Laylatul Qadr
Which sahabi advised Abu Bakr (RA) to compile the Qur'an into a book?
Omar ibn-al Khattab (RA)
What surah is Ramadan mentioned in?
Surah al-Baqara (Chapter 2)
What is the food that is sunnah for us to break our fast on in Ramadan?
Dates
How many years did it take for the Qur'an to be revealed?
23 years
Laylatul Qadr is guaranteed to happen in the last ten days of Ramadan. However, many scholars say that it is most likely to fall on the _____ day.
Answer is a number
27th day
Adam (AS) was the first prophet. One of his sons killed his brother. Which son killed the other?
Qabil killed Habil
What is the dua'a we say when we break our fast (2 answers accepted; English or Arabic is fine)?
1. Allahumma inni-laka-sumtu, wa bika-aamantu, wa alayka tawakkaltu, wa ala rizqika-aftartu (O Allah! I have fasted for You, and I believe in You and have put my trust in You, and I break the fast with what You have bestowed)
2. Dhahaba al-zama wa’btalat al-‘uruq wa thabata al-ajr in sha Allah. (Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is certain if Allah wills )
Shaaban is the month before Ramadan. On which day of Shabaan are we not allowed to fast?
the last day of Shaaban -- the day before Ramadan :)
Which surah of the Qur'an talks about the torture of Abu-Lahab?
Surah al-Massad
What is the translation of "Laylatul Qadr" in English?
The Night of Power or the Night of the Decree
Which Prophet said this dua’a “Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the most Merciful of the merciful?”
أَنِّى مَسَّنِىَ ٱلضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ
Ayoub (AS)
What is the root word of Ramadan and what does it mean?
Ramad -- roughly means "intense heat"
What are the six pillars of iman (faith)?
To believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Apostles (Messengers), and the Day of Judgement, and to believe in Divine decree (qadar).
Which surah of the Qur'an is known as "Umm-ul-Kitab" (the mother of the Qur'an)?
Surah al-Fatiha
What is the dua’a that we say on Laylatul Qadr?
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, [Generous,] You love pardon, so pardon me
What was the name of Abu Bakr (RA) before Islam?
Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafa
There are 8 doors of jannah. For those who fasted sincerely and with the right intention for Allah (SWT), what is the name of the door that they will go through?
Ar-Rayyan
In an authentic hadith, the Prophet (SAW) advises to have suhur. Why did he say that, because suhur has ______.
Barakah (blessing)
What is the surah that begins with tasbeeh and ends with tasbeeh?
Tasbeeh = glorifying Allah (SWT)
Surah al-Hashr
Which wife did the Prophet (SAW) teach to say the dua'a of Laylatul Qadr?
Aisha (RA)