Seerah
What holy book was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad?
the Quran
To which Prophet did Allah reveal the Tawrah/Torah?
Prophet Musa (PBUH)
Name any one of the الخلفاء الراشدون
- Abu Bakr, Umar ibn Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, Ali ibn Abi Talib
Which angel brought the first Quranic revelation?
Jibreel (AS)
How many pillars of Islam are there?
5 pillars
What was the name of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)'s best friend?
Abu Bakr (RAH)
Which Prophet had control over the jinn and could speak to animals?
Prophet Sulaiman (PBUH)
What was the first battle the Prophet Muhammad won?
The Battle of Badr
How many Surahs do not start with Bismillah and what are their name(s)?
1 surah, Surah At-Tawbah
Which country has the largest population of Muslims?
Indonesia
At what age did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) become a prophet?
40
How many Prophets are mentioned in the Quran?
25
Which ruler gave out so much gold on his way to Hajj that he dropped the price of gold on a global scale?
Mansa Musa
How many surahs are in the Quran?
114
Which ethnic group is currently converting to Islam the fastest?
The Hispanic community
(Latino/Latina also accepted)
How many daughters did the Prophet (SAW) have and what were their names?
4; Zainab, Fatima, Umm Kulthum, and Ruqayya
What was the name of city/nation Prophet Saleh was sent to? And what miracle was he asked to perform by them?
Thamud; they wanted him to produce a she-camel from a large boulder/rock
Which Persian polymath is known as the 'father of algebra'?
Al-Khwarizmi
The first verse of the Quran revealed to the Prophet Muhammad was from what which Surah?
Surah Al-Alaq
Which of these people started the annual White House Iftar dinner receptions?
a. Eleanor Roosevelt
c. Michelle Obama
d. Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
She started the tradition in 1996, which was continued by both President George W. Bush and President Obama. In 2017, Donald Trump broke the two decade old White House tradition by opting not to host an Iftar dinner at the White House. He reestablished the Iftar dinner tradition in 2018.
Which companion travelled with the Prophet (PBUH) to the city Ta'if when they were looking for a place of safety for the Muslims?
Zayd ibn Harith
Which Prophet, along with his donkey, was resurrected after Allah (SWT) caused him to die for a hundred years?
Prophet Uzair
When was the Qibla changed from Masjid Al-Aqsa to the Ka'bah?
second year of the Hijrah (2 Hijrah) or 623 AD
What is Makharij Al-Huruf and why is it important to know makharij points
Makharijul huruf (Places of Articulation) is the place where the letter is released when the letter is pronounced. The letter of origin is the basis for reading verses from the Quran and allows us to recite the Quran in a proper way that does not alter its meaning.
What are Makki Surahs and Madani Surahs?
How many Suurahs are considered Makki Surahs and how many are considered Madani Surahs?
Makkī: suras revealed (for the most part) in Mecca, 86 or 89 surahs are acceptable answers
Madanī: suras revealed (for the most part) in Madina, 25 or 28 surahs are acceptable answers