Islamic Studies
What is the house of Allah in Makkah called?
Answer: The Kaaba
Explanation: Muslims face the Kaaba when they pray.
How many pillars of Islam are there?
5
What is the meal to break the fast called?
Iftar
Explanation: Iftar is the meal eaten after sunset when the daily fast ends.
What was the punishment for the people who rejected Prophet Nuh’s (AS) message?
Answer: The Great Flood
Explanation: The people who rejected Prophet Nuh (AS) and continued in their evil ways were drowned in the great flood.
What was the name of the Prophet’s mother?
Aminah
Explanation: The mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was Aminah.
What do Muslims say before starting something good?
Answer: Bismillah
Explanation: It means “In the name of Allah.”
What is the first surah of the Qur’an?
Answer: Surah Al-Fatihah
Explanation: It is the opening chapter of the Qur’an and is recited in every prayer.
True or False: Accidentally eating or drinking because you forgot you were fasting, break your fast
False
Explanation: The Prophet said that this is a "gift" from Allah; you should stop immediately once you remember and continue your fast.
What did Prophet Ibrahim (AS) destroy that angered his people?
Answer: The idols
Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) destroyed the idols his people worshipped and called them to worship only Allah.
Which city was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ born in?
Answer: Makkah
Explanation: Makkah is a holy city in Saudi Arabia where the Kaaba is located.
Who brought the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Answer: Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)
Explanation: Angel Jibreel delivered Allah’s message to the Prophet.
Which direction do Muslims face when they pray?
Answer: Toward the Kaaba (Qiblah)
Explanation: Muslims all over the world face the Kaaba during prayer.
What extra night prayer do many Muslims perform during Ramadan?
Answer: Taraweeh prayer
Explanation: Taraweeh is a special prayer performed at night during Ramadan after the Isha prayer.
What did Prophet Ibrahim (AS) dream about that Allah commanded him to do?
Answer: To sacrifice his son.
Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) dreamed that he was sacrificing his son Ismail (AS), and when he shared the dream, Allah commanded him to fulfill it as a test of faith.
Who was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Answer: Khadijah (RA)
Explanation: She was the first person to believe in Islam and supported the Prophet.
What is the well near the Kaaba called?
Answer: Zamzam
Explanation: The Zamzam well miraculously appeared for Hajar and baby Ismail.
What do Muslims give to help the poor as one pillar of Islam?
Answer: Zakat
Explanation: Zakat is charity given to help people in need.
What celebration comes after Ramadan ends?
Answer: Eid al-Fitr
Explanation: Eid al-Fitr is a happy celebration when Muslims thank Allah after completing the month of fasting.
What did Prophet Nuh (AS) build to save his family and animals from the flood?
Answer: The Ark
Explanation: Prophet Nuh (AS) was commanded by Allah to build an ark to save his followers and pairs of animals from the great flood that Allah sent as a punishment.
What is the name of the book that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received from Allah?
Answer: The Qur’an
Explanation: The Qur’an is the holy book given to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ by Allah. It teaches Muslims how to live a good life and worship Allah.
what is the first month in Islam?
The first month of the Islamic calendar is Muharram.
Explanation:
Muharram is the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar.
What do Muslims say to declare their faith?
The Shahadah
Explanation: The Shahadah is the statement that a person says to enter and affirm Islam.
What do Muslims do before doing good deeds like fasting?
Niyyah / intention
Explanation: A Muslim should have the intention in the heart for the act of worship.
What was the main message that all the prophets, including Prophet Ibrahim (AS), Adam (AS), and Nuh (AS), delivered to their people?
Answer: To worship Allah alone.
Explanation: All the prophets taught their people to believe in and worship Allah alone, to follow His guidance.
What do Muslims say when they mention Prophet Muhammad’s name?
Answer: Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam (ﷺ)
Explanation: Muslims say this as a sign of respect and to send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ.