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How much do you know about Islam? This category is for trivia questions and answers related to Islam (Religion). Each one is filled with fun facts and interesting information. There are 135 questions in this immediate directory. Last updated Nov 21 2024.
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101 Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha in which month?
Answer: Dhu al-Hijjah

This is the twelfth and last month of Islamic Calendar. This is also one of the four sacred months. In this month, Muslims perform Hajj which is the fifth pillar of Islam. Hajj occurs from 8th to 12th of this month. On the 10th day, Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-ul-Adha and slaughter animals to commemorate the willingness of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) to sacrifice his son in order to fulfill Allah's command. Muslims who can afford do sacrifice of animals (sheep, camel and cow) and a portion of meat is given to poor and needy people while there are also some portions for relative, friends and neighbors so that everyone can join the celebration.
    Your options: [ Shawwal ] [ Sha'aban ] [ Rajab ] [ Dhu al-Hijjah ]
  From Quiz: Islamic Calendar
102 What is the last prayer called?
Answer: Isha

The five daily prayers were first made obligatory on all Muslims after Isra and Miraj, or night journey and ascension to heaven. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was taken from his home in Mecca to Jerusalem in one night, and was taken up to the heavens. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) met with the prophets before him and was also told to tell his followers to pray five times a day.
  From Quiz: Legendary "Lasts" In Islam
103 The first emigration of the Muslims in Mecca was to where?
Answer: Abyssinia

To avoid persecution, about eighty Muslims emigrated to Abyssinia, and among those was Uthman, the future caliph, and his wife, Ruquyyah, the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) daughter. There they were greeted amicably by Negus of Abyssinia who let them practice their religion in peace and warded off the oppressors. This influenced the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) towards Christians, and which resulted in the influence of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) successors.
  From Quiz: Famous "Firsts" in Islam
104 What does "Hijab" refer to?
Answer: The entire mode of dress of the female Muslim

The Hijab was made obligatory in order for a woman to protect her chastity, however many 'modern' thinkers believe that it is oppressive to women. As someone who actually wears Hijab myself, it is a symbol of freedom and modesty.
  From Quiz: Tuffluck's Islam
105 Which prayer has the shortest waqt (time allotted for prayer) in the Sunni tradition?
Answer: Maghrib

The time alloted for Maghrib starts as the setting sun just disappears below the horizon, and ends when the sky is completely dark. In the Shia tradition, it continues until midnight.
    Your options: [ Maghrib ] [ Asr ] [ Fajr ] [ Zuhr ]
  From Quiz: Prayer: One of the Five Pillars of Islam
106 The oldest surviving written translation of the Shahada to another language is written in what language?
Answer: Greek

Dating back to 705-715 AD, during the reign of al-Walid I, it says, "There is no god if not the single god; Muhammad is God's apostle".
  From Quiz: Declaration of Faith
107 Which Surah must you say in every rakat?
Answer: Surah Fatiha

In every rakat, you must say Surah Fatiha. You can then say any other Surah you want afterwards. You do not need to say an entire Surah after Surah Fatiha, because some are much too long. Surah Bakarah, the second surah in the Qu'ran, for example, is usually split up into many shorter parts for prayer.
    Your options: [ Sura Naas ] [ Surah Ikhlas ] [ Surah Fatiha ] [ Surah Falaq ]
  From Quiz: Muslim Prayers
108 Who was the prophet's first wife?
Answer: Khadija

His wives are Khadija, Sawda, A'isha, Hafsa, Umm Salamah, Zaynab, Juwayriyah, Habibah, Saffiya, Maymuna, Maria.
  From Quiz: Islam Basics
109 How many rakaahs did Prophet Muhammed pray before Al-fajr prayer, as Sunnah?
Answer: Two Rakaahs

A Sunnah is something Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) did. At Al-fajr, there are also two fard rakaahs.
  From Quiz: The Prayer in Islam
110 Muslims honor Ahl al-Kitab, people of the book. Who definitely would never be included in that grouping?
Answer: Hindus

Jews and Christians are considered to worship the same God as Muslims (although their interpretations obviously differ). Most Muslims also place Zoroastrians in that group. Hindus, Buddhists, and other groups, however, are not considered People of the Book.
  From Quiz: Islamic Terms
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