Know Your Islam
What was the first Surah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (saw)?
Surah Al-'Alaq
How many rakats does Sheikh Abba recommend that you pray during taraweeh?
20!!
What is the name of the rose-flavored sharbat, often mixed with milk or water, that is a typical Ramadan drink in South Asia and the Middle East?
Rooh Afza
Who did Mamdani beat in the mayoral election for New York?
Curtis Silwa and Andrew Cuomo
Name two current NBA players that are Muslim
Kyrie Irving and Jaylen Brown
Who was the first woman to accept Islam?
Khadijah (RA)
What direction can you see the moon on the first night of Ramadan? (Extra 50 points to explain why)
West
Extra points: The moon sets nearly after the sun sets on the first night of Ramadan
What is the name of the layered filo pastry with nuts and honey or syrup?
Baklava
Mamdani's favorite NY sports teams are the Mets and the Giants (BOOO!!!). Name the other NY MLB and NFL sports teams.
Yankees-MLB
Jets/Bills-NFL
What is the name of Marvel's first Muslim superhero?
Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan
What was the direction of prayers for Muslims prior to facing the Kaaba?
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Per Sheikh Abba's recommendation, one should pray Nafl during Ramadan to gain extra reward. After which Fard prayers can you offer Nafl and how many rakats should you pray?
Dhuhr, Maghrib, and Isha. 2 rakats.
What are the closing hours for Honey2ABee (for Fridays and Saturdays)?
3 am
As mayor of Mamdanistan, Mamdani has jurisdiction over how many boroughs? Name them
5
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island
What is the name of this famous Muslim Bollywood composer to have won a Grammy?
A.R. Rahman
What Surah is recommended to recite every night to protect yourself from the punishment of the grave?
Surah Al Mulk
Sheikh Abba serenades us in the car with Takbeer before Eid prayer. What is the Eid Takbeer?
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
Allahu Akbar
La illaha il Allah
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
walilahil Hamd
Where did Qahwah House originate?
Dearborn, Michigan
How many Qurans did Mamdani use for his public swearing-in ceremony? (Extra 100 points if you can name what kind of Quran he used)
2
Extra points: His grandfather's and a pocket-sized version dating back to the late 18th/early 19th century
Cassius Clay was the pre-Islamic name for which famous athlete?
Muhammad Ali
How many messengers are mentioned by name in the Quran?
25
This is Sheikh Abba's favorite dua in the month of Ramadan: "O Allah, indeed You are the Pardoning One (or Most Forgiving), and You love to pardon, so pardon me"
What is the dua in Arabic?
"Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni"
What fruit did the Prophet (saw) used to pair with dates to break the fast?
Watermelon
What is Mamdani's favorite desi restaurant?
Kabab King
Which famous rapper recently went on a livestream and announced that he converted to Islam?
Central Cee