Hadith and Sunnah
What does the term "Sunnah" refer to?
The practices, sayings, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Who is referred to as "Kalimullah," the one who spoke directly with Allah (swt)?
Prophet Musa (AS)
What does the word "Qur’an" mean?
The Recitation
What is the name of the cave where Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received the first revelation?
Cave Hira
What is the term for the Islamic concept of monotheism?
Tawheed
Which collection of Hadith is considered the most authentic after the Qur’an?
Sahih al-Bukhari
Which prophet was tested with the loss of his wealth, health, and children but remained patient?
Prophet Ayyub (AS)
How many times is the name of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) mentioned in the Qur’an?
Four times
What year in the Islamic calendar marks the Hijrah (migration) of the Prophet to Medina?
622 CE / 1 AH (Anno Hegirae / After Hijrah)
What are the three categories of Tawheed?
Tawheed al-Rububiyyah (Oneness of Lordship), Tawheed al-Uluhiyyah (Oneness of Worship), and Tawheed al-Asma wa Sifat (Oneness of Names and Attributes)
What does the hadith "Actions are judged by intentions" (Innamal a’malu binniyat) emphasize?
Sincerity of intention in all deeds
Who is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’an, and who was her son?
Maryam (RA), and her son was Prophet Isa (AS).
Which surah is known as the "Heart of the Qur’an"?
Surah Yasin
During which Caliph's rule was the Battle of Yarmouk fought, leading to the conquest of Syria?
Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
What is the term used for free will in Islam, and how is it balanced with predestination?
Free will is "Ikhtiyar," and it is balanced with predestination (Qadar) through human accountability for choices within Allah’s divine decree
Who is known as the "Commander of the Faithful in Hadith" (Amir al-Mu'mineen fi al-Hadith)?
Imam al-Bukhari
Which prophet had the ability to interpret dreams and became a minister in Egypt?
Prophet Yusuf (AS)
Which surah does not begin with "Bismillah" and why?
Surah At-Tawbah; it is said to be a continuation of Surah Al-Anfal and due to its stern tone.
What is the significance of the treaty of Hudaybiyyah for the Muslims?
It was a peace treaty that allowed Muslims to strengthen themselves and eventually led to the conquest of Mecca
What is the Islamic philosophical stance on the problem of evil?
Evil exists as a test of faith, free will, and moral responsibility, while ultimate justice lies with Allah
What is the difference between a Mutawatir Hadith and an Ahad Hadith?
A Mutawatir Hadith is narrated by a large number of people in every generation, ensuring authenticity, while an Ahad Hadith is reported by a smaller group of narrators.
Which prophet was sent to the people of ‘Ad, and what was their punishment?
Prophet Hud (AS); they were destroyed by a fierce windstorm
What is the longest verse in the Qur’an, and what does it discuss?
Ayah 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah; it discusses the rules of debt and contracts
What was the name of the Muslim general who led the conquest of Spain in 711 CE, and what is the landmark associated with his arrival?
Tariq ibn Ziyad; the landmark is Jabal Tariq (Gibraltar)
Who were the Mu’tazilites, and what was their key theological stance?
A rationalist Islamic sect that emphasized free will and held that the Qur’an was created, not eternal.