Ibadah
What does the word ʿibādah mean in Islam?
It means worship, serving, and obeying Allah with love, humility, and sincerity.
What is the language in which the Qur’an was originally revealed?
Arabic
Who was the prophet's best friend?
Abu Bakr
What is an interfaith organization?
An interfaith organization is a group that brings together people from different religious traditions to foster understanding, dialogue, and cooperation.
This prophet is considered the father of the prophets and is known for building the Kaaba with his son.
Ibrahim (Abraham)
What is the main purpose of ʿibādah in Islam?
To worship Allah alone and follow what He commands.
This term refers to the verses of the Qur’an; there are over 6,000 of them.
ayahs
Which sahabi called the first adhan?
Bilal ibn Rabah
What is sisterhood?
A bond of friendship and support among women, whether related by blood or not.
Swallowed by a great fish, this prophet prayed in darkness saying, “There is no god but You; Glory be to You.”
Yunus (Jonah)
What are some examples of acts of worship that are done with the heart, and why are they important?
Acts of worship of the heart include:
• Tawakkul (trust in Allah)
• Khushūʿ (humility in worship)
• Ikhlāṣ (sincerity)
This word refers to a chapter of the Qur’an; there are 114 of them.
surah
Which sahabi was the cousin of the Prophet and one of the youngest to accept Islam?
Ali ibn Abi talib
What is empathy?
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person by imagining what they are going through from their perspective.
Known for his wisdom and ability to understand the speech of animals, this prophet ruled a great kingdom.
Sulayman (Solomon)
What is the difference between major shirk (shirk al-akbar) and minor shirk (shirk al-asghar) in worship?
Major shirk: Directly giving any act of ʿibādah to someone other than Allah.
• Example: praying to a saint or believing someone besides Allah controls destiny.
• It takes a person outside of Islam.
• Minor shirk: An act that resembles shirk but does not take someone outside Islam.
• It is a major sin but does not make someone leave Islam.
This name is given to the opening chapter of the Qur’an, recited in every unit of Muslim prayer.
Al-Fatiha
Which sahabi was the second caliph?
Umar ibn al-Khattab
What is JR Seyyah dedicated to doing?
Dedicated to building meaningful connections and mutual understanding among Muslim women from diverse cultural backgrounds.
This prophet is the only one mentioned by name in every chapter of Surah Maryam.
Musa (Moses)
What are the three types of ʿibādah related to the heart, the tongue, and the limbs?
• Heart
• Tongue
• Limbs
This is the night in Ramadan on which Muslims believe the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed.
Laylat al-Qadr
Which sahabi was the Prophet's uncle and a brave warrior?
Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib
What are the qualities of a good friend in Islam?
True Muslim friends love and support each other for the sake of Allah.
The final prophet in Islam, he received the revelation of the Qur’an over 23 years.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him