Signs & Symbols
What does the “fig” symbolize in Surah At-Tin according to many scholars?
The natural world and divine blessing; some link it to sacred places like Palestine
Can a person pray sitting down if they are able to stand?
No — standing is required unless one is unable due to valid reason
Which African empire was famously ruled by the Muslim king Mansa Musa?
Mali Empire
Which angel is responsible for taking souls at death?
Angel Malak al-Mawt (The Angel of Death)
Who is known as the compiler of the Muwatta, one of the earliest books of hadith?
Imam Malik (RA)
What’s one of the names Allah gives to the Qur’an that means “Clear Evidence”?
Al-Bayyina
According to majority scholars, how many witnesses are required to establish a crime of adultery?
Four
What modern-day country was once home to the Abbasid Caliphate’s capital?
Iraq (Baghdad)
What is the Arabic term for divine predestination in Islam?
Qadar
What does “sahih” mean in the classification of hadith?
Authentic
What is the meaning of “Dhul Fiqar” in Islamic tradition?
The name of the Prophet’s sword, given to Ali (RA)
What is the term for combining Dhuhr and Asr when traveling?
Jam’
What is the significance of the year 1924 in Islamic history?
The formal abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate
How many questions will each soul be asked in the grave?
Three
(Who is your Lord? What is your religion? Who is your Prophet?)
Which famous scholar walked thousands of miles to collect hadith and later compiled Sahih Muslim?
Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj
Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an for its strategic planning?
Ant (Surah An-Naml)
What is the ruling on someone who intentionally skips a prayer without excuse?
Major sin; some scholars consider it an act of disbelief
In what city is the famous Alhambra Palace located?
Granada, Spain
What are the names of the two angels who record our deeds?
Raqib and Atid
What term refers to a broken chain of narration in hadith classification?
Munqati’
In Islamic eschatology, what is the name of the creature that will emerge from the Earth near the end of time?
Dabbatul-Ard
Which school of thought allows wiping over leather socks for three days when traveling?
All four schools agree — Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali
Which Muslim traveler documented his journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe in the 14th century?
Ibn Battuta
What is the belief in Allah’s Names and Attributes called in aqeedah?
Tawheed al-Asma wa-Sifaat
What is the Arabic term for consensus of the scholars?
Ijma’