What is the name of the first mosque built by the Prophet Muhamamd (SAW) in Madinah?
What is the first surah in the Qur'an?
Who is known as the father of prophets?
What are the five pillars of Islam?
(Must name all 5)
Shahada (Declaration of faith), Salah (Prayer), Zakat (Almsgiving/Charity), Sawm Ramadan (Fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (Pilgrimage).
(Must name at least 2)
1) Makkah, Saudi Arabia
2) Madinah, Saudi Arabia
3) Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Palestine
In which year did the Battle of Badr take place?
The Battle of Badr took place in the year 624 CE, or the second year after the migration of the Prophet (Hijrah) [2 AH].
Which surah is known as the heart of the Qur'an?
Surah Yasin is known as the heart of the Qur'an.
Which prophet is known for his patience during his trials?
The Prophet Ayyub is known for his patience during his trials.
What is the percentage of a persons wealth do they need to give in Zakat (almsgiving/compulsory charity)?
2.5% of the individuals annually accumulated wealth.
In which country is the city of Al-Aqsa located?
Palestine
Name the treaty that marked the end of the hostility between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah.
The treaty was known as the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
How many surahs are there in the Qur'an?
There are 114 surahs in the Qur'an.
Which prophet is associated with the construction of the famous sea vessel?
The Prophet Nuh is known to have built the famous sea vessel, the Ark.
What is the significance of Ramadan?
Ramadan has two main points of significance:
1) the month in which the Holy Qur'an was revealed in
2) the month in which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset
What is the significance of the city of Kufa in Islamic history
It served as a major center of Islamic learning and political power during the early Islamic period, being founded by the second Caliph, 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him).
What is the significance of the Battle of Khandaq (The Battle of the Trench) in Islamic History?
1) First recorded use of trench warfare engineered by the companion Salman Al Farsi
2) The battle was significant because it was a major victory for the Muslims against the Quraish and their allies during the seige of Madinah.
What are the names of the angels who will question people in their graves?
(Must name both)
The angels who question people in their grave are Munkar and Nakir.
What is the name of the only women mentioned in the Qur'an and what is her significance?
Maryam, who is the Mother of 'Isa.
Hajj and 'Umrah
What is the name of the mountain in which revelation was given to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and what is the name of the cave?
(Must name both)
Jabal Nour (Mountain of Light)
Ghar Hira (Cave of Hira)
Name the 4 Rightly Guided Caliphs (Khulafa ar-Rasidun).
(Must name all 4 to get the full points - if not 0 points)
The four rightly guided caliphs are Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali [may Allah be pleased with them all].
What is the theme of Surah Al-Masad)
May the hands of Abu Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he. His wealth will not avail him or that which he gained. He will [enter to] burn in a Fire of [blazing] flame. And his wife [as well] - the carrier of firewood. Around her neck is a rope of [twisted] fiber.
The condemnation of Abu Lahab and his wife.
Who is refered to as Khalilullah (the friend of Allah) in the Qur'an?
1) Entering into the state of Ihram with the intention.
2) Tawaf around the Ka'bah 7 times.
Which city served as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
The city of Damascus in Syria.