Prophets in Islam
This prophet is believed to have built the Ark to save his followers from a great flood.
Prophet Nuh AS
This dynasty ruled from the 16th to the 18th century and is known for its architectural achievements, including the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Mughal Empire
This companion, who was initially one of the fiercest opponents of Islam, later converted and became a devout follower and a prominent military leader during the time of the Prophet (PBUH).
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Name This mosque, located in Jerusalem, is the third holiest site in Islam and also name the dome in which there is the rock from which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ascended to heaven during the Isra and Mi'raj. .
Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock
This longest surah of the Quran, often referred to as the "heart" of the Quran, contains 286 verses and covers a wide range of topics, including guidance, legislation, and stories of past prophets.
Surah Al-Baqarah
This prophet is known as the father of monotheism and is the father of the Israelites through his son.
Prophet Ibrahim AS
This Islamic state, founded in the late 13th century, is known for its strong navy, a series of Sultans, and eventually capturing Constantinople in 1453.
Ottoman Empire
This companion, the first cousin of the Prophet (PBUH) and the fourth caliph, is also known as the "Lion of Allah"
Ali ibn Abi Talib
This city, located in modern-day Turkey, was the capital of the Ottoman Empire and was formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople.
Istanbul
This highly respected Islamic scholar, born in the 9th century, is the author of one of the six canonical collections of Hadith, known as Sahih al-Bukhari.
Imam Bukhari
This prophet, known for his wisdom and ability to communicate with animals, was given control over the wind and jinn.
Prophet Sulayman AS
This 8th-century Islamic capital city in modern-day Iraq was a center of learning, culture, and trade during the Golden Age of Islam.
Baghdad
This companion, a former slave, was one of the earliest converts to Islam and was chosen by the Prophet (PBUH) to be the first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islamic history.
Bilal ibn Rabah
This Southeast Asian country, known for its archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has the world's largest Muslim population.
Indonesia
This term refers to the miraculous night journey of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven, which is briefly mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Isra.
Isra and Mi'raj
This prophet that was swallowed by a whale after he tried to escape from his mission to preach to the people of Nineveh.
Prophet Yunus AS
This empire, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE, marked the beginning of the Arab caliphates and saw the expansion of Islam from the Arabian Peninsula to the Iberian Peninsula.
Umayyad Caliphate
This companion, a cousin of the Prophet (PBUH) and played a significant role in early Islamic history and was the first governor of Egypt under Islamic rule.
Amr ibn al-As
This North African city, founded in the 9th century, is home to the world's oldest continually operating university, Al Quaraouiyine
Fes, Morocco
This 18th surah of the Quran tells the story of a group of young men who sought refuge in a cave to escape religious persecution and slept there for 300 solar years or 309 lunar years.
Surah Al-Kahf
This prophet that interpreted the dreams of the Egyptian king and became a high-ranking official, ultimately reuniting with his family.
Prophet Yusuf AS
This Andalusian city, which served as the capital of Muslim Spain, was a center of learning and culture during the 10th and 11th centuries.
Córdoba
This companion, the son of Abu Bakr, fought alongside the Prophet (PBUH) in several battles and served as a scribe and emissary, notably delivering the Prophet's letter to the Roman Emperor Heraclius.
Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr
This empire, which spanned from modern-day Iran to parts of China and India, was known for its religious tolerance and patronage of the arts and sciences, associated with the Golden Age of Islam.
Abbasid Caliphate
This 55th surah of the Quran is known for its repetitive refrain "Which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?" and emphasizes the countless blessings bestowed upon humans by Allah.
Surah Ar-Rahman