Early Life
In what city was Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) born?
Mecca
At what age did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) receive the first revelation?
40
Which daughter of the Prophet is described as Sayyidah Nisa al-Alamin (Leader of the Women of the Worlds)?
Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (sa)
How many surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
114
Which ocean is the deepest on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What miraculous event stopped Abraha’s army from destroying the Kaaba the year the Prophet
Birds (Ababil) dropping stones, as mentioned in Surah Al-Fil
Which cave was the Prophet in when Angel Jibreel first appeared to him?
Cave Hira
Who are the Panj tan (The Five Pure Ones) mentioned in verse 33:33 of the Qur’an?
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Lady Fatimah (sa), Imam Ali (as), Imam Hasan (as), Imam Husayn (as)
Which surah is known as Umm al-Kitab (Mother of the Book)?
Surah Al-Fatiha
How many stripes are on the United States flag?
13 stripes
Which clan of the Quraysh tribe was the Prophet part of?
Banu Hashim
Which event marked the first public declaration of Islam by the Prophet after three years of private preaching?
The invitation of his close family and clan (Da‘wat Dhul-‘Ashira)
Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS) founded a renowned Islamic school that attracted thousands of students. Name one famous scholar who studied under him.
Abu Hanifa, Malik ibn Anas, Hisham ibn al-Hakam, Jabir ibn Hayyan
Which surah is the longest in the Qur’an, and how many verses does it have?
Surah Al-Baqarah; 286 verses
A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 run away. How many are left?
9 sheep
The Prophet's mother Aminah passed away when he was young. At what age did this occur, and where was she buried on the journey back from visiting his father's grave?
Age 6; Al-Abwa (between Medina and Mecca)
What were the first words revealed to the Prophet from the Qur’an?
“Read/Recite, in the name of your Lord…” (Surah Al-‘Alaq 96:1)
What was the significance of the Event of Mubahala, and which individuals accompanied the Prophet?
A debate with Christians of Najran to prove the truth of Islam; The Prophet brought Imam Ali (as), Lady Fatimah (sa), Imam Hasan (as), and Imam Husayn (as).
Which companion was entrusted by the Prophet to compile the complete Qur'an in chronological order with its tafsir, and how long did it take him?
Imam Ali (as); Six months after the Prophet's death
Which two countries share the longest international border in the world?
United States and Canada
During the Prophet's youth, he participated in Hilf al-Fudul. What was this pact?
A pact to protect the oppressed and ensure justice in Mecca
Which verse is considered the Prophet’s final complete revelation, marking the perfection of the religion?
Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:3 — “This day I have perfected for you your religion…”
According to Imam Ja'far al Sadiq (AS) who would not recieive his intercession (shafa'ah)?
Those who take their prayer lightly
Recite or Name the verse known as Ayat al-Wilayah that was revealed after Imam Ali (as) gave his ring in charity while in ruku during prayer
urah Al-Ma'idah 5:55 — "Your guardian is only Allah, His Messenger, and those who believe—who establish prayer and give zakat while bowing
If a person travels halfway around the Earth along the equator, approximately how many kilometers will they travel?
About 20,000 km (Earth's circumference is roughly 40,000 km)