Ramadan
The Arabic word for “fasting.”
Sawn
The prophet known as “Kalimullah,” meaning Allah spoke to him directly.
Who is Musa (Moses)?
This surah is recited in every rak‘ah of salah.
What is Al-Fatihah?
The Arabic name for the Day of Resurrection.
What is Yawm al-Qiyāmah?
The birthplace of the Prophet ﷺ.
What is Makkah?
This special charity is given before Eid prayer to complete the fast.
What is Zakat al-Fitr?
The prophet who was tested with severe illness and is the Qur’anic symbol of patience through hardship.
Who is Ayyub (Job)?
This surah contains Ayat al-Kursi.
What is Surah Al-Baqarah?
The first thing a person will be judged on from their deeds is this act of worship.
What is salah (prayer)?
The first major battle in Islam
What is the Battle of Badr?
This practice means secluding yourself in the masjid for worship, often in the last ten nights.
What is i‘tikaf?
The prophet who prayed for a righteous heir despite old age, and was granted Yahya.
Who is Zakariyya (Zechariah)?
These two surahs are the “two protectors” recited for protection.
What are Al-Falaq and An-Nas?
From the major signs: this beast that will emerge and speak to people.
What is Dabbat al-Ard (the Beast)?
Put the first four caliphs in order
What is Abu Bakr → Umar → Uthman → Ali?
This is a penalty for deliberately breaking a fast without a valid excuse
What is feeding 60 poor people?
What is fasting for 60 consecutive days?
The prophet whose people were destroyed by a furious wind after rejecting his message.
Who is Hud?
This surah contains the story of Dhul-Qarnayn.
What is Al-Kahf?
The Qur’an describes the day when people will be like scattered moths—this is the name of that surah
What is Al-Qari‘ah?
The miraculous night journey from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa is known as this.
What is Al-Isra’? (or Isra’ wal-Mi‘raj)
The gate of Paradise specifically associated with those who fast; they will enter from it on the Day of Judgment.
What is Ar-Rayyan?
This prophet is linked to the “People of the Thicket” (Ashab al-Aykah) in Qur’anic narratives.
Who is Shu‘ayb?
This surah contains the famous du‘a: “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
What is Ta-Ha?
According to a hadith, the first dispute settled between people on the Day of Judgement will involve this.
What is bloodshed (unlawful killing/murder)?
This companion was known as “the translator of the Qur’an” (Tarjuman al-Qur’an).
Who is Ibn ‘Abbas (RA)?