Islam
What does the word “Islam” mean in Arabic?
Submission (to Allah)
Laylatul Qadr is a night better than ___ months.
1000
Which continents did Ibn Battuta travel to?
Africa, Asia, and Europe
What is the city of Jerusalem called in Arabic?
Al-Quds
Who was the first person to accept Islam?
Khadijah (RA)
True or False: Laylatul Qadr is the 27th night of Ramadan.
False
What was the first mosque in Islam?
Masjid Quba
What is Qadr in Islam?
Divine decree
Which Islamic month comes after Ramadan?
Shawwal
What charity is required before Eid prayer at the end of Ramadan?
Zakat al-Fitr
What was the House of Wisdom? A center of learning in _____.
A center of learning in Baghdad.
What does ihsan mean?
Worshipping Allah as if you see Him, or doing everything with excellence
What year did the Hijrah occur?
622 CE
True or False: We are not told how many good deeds we get for fasting.
True
Why is Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi remembered as a hero in both Muslim and non-Muslim history?
Because of his military leadership, his recapture of Jerusalem, and his mercy toward enemies.
What is the generation after the Sahabah called?
Taabi 'een
Which surah is known as the “heart of the Quran”?
Surah Yaseen
When is Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayed?
Taraweeh: during Ramadan, after Isha.
Tahajjud: Any time of the year, before Fajr.
Or they can both be prayed any time of night.
Which famous European leader fought against Salahuddin during the Crusades?
Richard the Lionheart.
What was Ibn Sina known for?
He was a physician and scholar who made major contributions to medicine in Europe for centuries.