Inventions
This art form involves beautifully stylized writing of Arabic script used in decoration and architecture.
Calligraphy
286 ayahs
What is the name of the Oldest Islamic University in Egypt?
Al-Azhar University
What celestial objects did Prophet Ibrahim think to worship?
The star, moon, and the sun
What is the popular TV show watched by Muslims across the world.
This everyday hygienic item popularized in the Islamic world. What is this?
Miswak/toothbrush
The Zakat amount using this type of number system. What is it?
Decimals
This Muslim explorer traveled over 75,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia and recorded his journeys in a famous travel book.
Ibn Battuta
This process involves winds forming clouds, which gather and then produce rainfall that brings life back to the earth and is described in Surah Nur.
Rain/Water cycle
What is the one day forbidden to fast?
Eids
What drink was popular among Muslims and why did they drink it? (150 points for each anwser)
The Qur’an refers to dividing inheritance using these types of numbers. What are the numbers called?
Fractions
This period is known for major advancements in science, math, and medicine in the Islamic world.
Islamic Golden Age
What does surah alaq translate to? This is a scientific stage of human development.
Clinging clot; the clot (jelly like substance)
Which languages is the Quran translated into: (you cannot say English/Arabic/Urdu/Hindi) I need 3 Languages
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Korean
South Asian languages
Bengali
Punjabi
Tamil
Telugu
Malayalam
Gujarati
Pashto
Sindhi
Southeast Asian languages
Indonesian
Malay
Thai
Vietnamese
Filipino (Tagalog)
Middle Eastern / regional languages
Persian (Farsi)
Turkish
Kurdish
Hebrew
Armenian
African languages
Swahili
Hausa
Amharic
Somali
Yoruba
European languages (additional)
Dutch
Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
Polish
Albanian
Bosnian
Serbian
Romanian
Greek
This network of trade routes was used by Muslim merchants to spread goods, culture, and Islam across regions like Central Asia, Persia, and China.
Silk route
This mathematical concept appears in Islamic art and architecture, which reflects Qur’anic emphasis on harmony and balance.
Symmetry
Where are the oldest Quran Manuscripts kept?
University of Birmingham - Birmingham Qur’an Manuscript
The Quran describes the sky as a canopy, roof, or ceiling, highlighting its protective nature over humanity. What is this referring to?
The Atmosphere; Ozone layer is acceptable
What country has the least population of Muslims?
Maldives
What clothing was symbolized as knowledge and achievement in the Muslim world? (250 points for each answer) What did this clothing symbolize (specific answer; 250 points)
Graduation Cap and Gown
Gown: no significant meaning; resembled the thobe/abaya
Cap: Quran (for knowledge)
Tassle: Bookmark in the Quran
The phrase “فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ” (“Which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?”) is repeated in the Qur’an how many times?
31 times
Mughal Empire
Ottoman Empire
Fatimid Caliphate
Ayyubid Dynasty
Seljuk Empire
Mamluk Sultanate
Safavid Empire
Almoravid Dynasty
Almohad Caliphate
Delhi Sultanate
Rashidun Caliphate
Umayyad Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
Stars vibrate internally which can be converted into sounds. What does the star At-Tariq (Surah At-Tariq) sound like?
Knock (on a door) / Pulsing sound (either sound)
Surah At-Tariq: The knocker
What was the first mosque built out of? You need all of the construction materials.
Palm trunks (as pillars)
Mud and clay (for walls)
Palm leaves (for roofing)