Legendary "Lasts" In Islam Trivia Quiz

Answer: Muhammad

Muhammad, the most common name in the world, all derived from this man who plays an important role in Islam. Islam means "submission to the will of God." In 2007, Islam was the religion of about 1.5 billion Muslims (followers of Islam) around the world, which makes it the second largest religion is the world. Islam states there is only One Supreme God, or "Allah" in Arabic, and all people must obey God.

The Qur'an (the holy book of Muslims) dictates what Muslims are expected to do in their life.

Answer: Ali

Ali, also the son-in-law and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), created much conflict when he took the position of caliphate following the murder of Uthman. The Shi'a branch of Islam, which make about 15% of all Muslims, believes descendants of Ali and Fatima (daughter of the Prophet Muhammad) are the true source of guidance.

The Sunni branch believes Ali is the last of the Rightly Guided Caliph, because they are models of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), since they were personally guided by him.

Answer: Fatima

It is believed that Fatima Zahra was born around the time of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) revelation of the Qur'an. She suffered alongside her father through the abuse of the unbelievers in Mecca. Some sources reveal when the wicked people of Mecca would throw dirt and dust on top of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) head while he was praying, she would bravely stand up to them, wipe off the dirt, and stay with her father until she was done.

She craved her father's approval, and held a close relationship with him throughout her life, even when she married Ali.

She died only a few months after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) died around 610 C.E.

Answer: An-Nas

Surahs are like chapters of the Qur'an. Surah An-Nas, or "Mankind" , is the last of 114 surahs. It reads:
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,
The King of mankind,
The god of mankind,
From the evil of the sneaking whisperer,
Who whispereth in the hearts of mankind,
Of the jinn and of mankind.
Surah An-Nas, and the surah before it are collectively known as the mu'awwidhatayn, which means "the surahs of refuge." They are usually read over the sick.

Answer: Dhul-Hijja

The months are as follows: Muharram, Safar, Rabia Awal, the month in the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born, Rabia Thani, Jumaada Awal, Jumaada Thani, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, the most sacred month in which the Qur'an was revealed and Muslims fast during daylight hours, Shawwal, Dhul-Qidah, and Dhul-Hijja, the month in which the Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca can be performed.

Answer: to perform the Hajj

It is required by all Muslims to perform the Hajj, or sacred pilgrimage to Mecca, unless you cannot afford the trip or are in poor health. A male Muslim has to wear an Ihram, an article of clothing made of two simple white pieces of cloth, to symbolize men are equal before their Creator, despite their worldly status. Women just have to wear modest clothing that cover their body.

The Hajj is taken place from the 8 of Dhul-Hijja, the last month in the lunar Islamic calender, to the 13th. Some required activities during the Hajj are the Tawaf, the circling of the Kaaba, the holiest mosque in Islam, and the Sai, the running between the hills of Safa and Marwa seven times to imitate Hagar's hectic search for water. Muslims also partake in a day of contemplation of their lives at Mount Arafat and stone large walls representing the wicked devil. Most Muslims also choose to visit the sacred Zam-Zam well, and drink its water, and visit the Prophet's Mosque, in Medina, where he is buried.

Answer: La ilaha illallah

The adhan, or call to prayer, is recited before every prayer. Roughly, it translates into this:
God is most great! God is most great!
God is most great! God is most great!
I testify that there is no god but God.
I testify that there is no god but God.
I testify that Muhammad is the Prophet of God.
I testify that Muhammad is the Prophet of God.
Hasten to prayer! Hasten to prayer!
Hasten to salvation! Hasten to salvation!
God is most great! God is most great!
There is no god but God.

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.

Answer: Belief in Destiny

The last of the six articles of beliefs, it states that God has planned everything about a person's life before creation, including life span and whether they will prosper in life or not. Many Muslims, when talking about the near or distant future, use an Arabic phrase meaning "If God wills," showing their belief in qadr, or predestination.

Answer: Maymuna

Not much is known about this Mother of Believers when compared to some of the others. What is known is that she married the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the age of 36 when he accepted her marriage proposal. She only lived with him for four years, until his death around 610 C.E. Her half-sister, Zaynab bint Khuzayma, was also a wife of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).