Islamic Quiz

Q: Is there Islamic trivia for kids?

Yes. Choose the Kids category for simple questions about everyday phrases, the prophets and the basics of faith. Parents and teachers can also use the list on this page.

Q: Is there a Ramadan quiz?

Yes. Choose Ramadan and Eid for questions about fasting, suhoor and iftar, Laylat al-Qadr and the two Eids.

How many pillars of Islam are there?

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Pillars and faith

How many pillars of Islam are there? Five
What is the declaration of faith called? The Shahadah
What is the Arabic word for the ritual prayer? Salah
How many obligatory prayers do Muslims offer each day? Five
Which prayer is offered at dawn, before the sun rises? Fajr
Which prayer is offered just after sunset? Maghrib
Which of these is the night prayer? Isha
What is the direction Muslims face in prayer called? The qibla
Towards which place do Muslims face in prayer? The Kaaba in Makkah
What is the washing before prayer called? Wudu
What is the dry purification used when no water is available? Tayammum
What is the call to prayer called? The adhan
What is the person who calls the adhan called? The muezzin
What is the person who leads the congregation in prayer called? The imam
On which day of the week is the congregational prayer called Jumu'ah held? Friday
What is the sermon given at the Friday prayer called? The khutbah
Which pillar is the giving of a share of one's wealth to those in need? Zakat
What is voluntary charity called? Sadaqah
Which pillar is the Arabic word Sawm? Fasting
To which city do Muslims travel for Hajj? Makkah
How often is Hajj required of a Muslim who is able to go? Once in a lifetime
In which Islamic month does Hajj take place? Dhul-Hijjah
What is the walking around the Kaaba called? Tawaf
What is the walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah called? Sa'i
What is the special state a pilgrim enters for Hajj called? Ihram
What does Tawhid mean? The oneness of Allah
What does the word Muslim mean? One who submits to Allah
What is the Arabic word for the Hereafter? Akhirah
What is the Arabic word for Paradise? Jannah
Which of Allah's names means The Most Merciful? Ar-Rahman
What does Al-Khaliq, one of the names of Allah, mean? The Creator
What does Al-Alim, one of the names of Allah, mean? The All-Knowing
What does the word halal mean? Permitted
What is the Arabic word for a mosque? Masjid
What is the mihrab in a mosque? The niche that shows the direction of prayer
What is the minbar in a mosque? The raised steps used for the sermon
What is a minaret? A tower of a mosque

Quran

How many surahs are in the Quran? 114
In which language was the Quran revealed? Arabic
What is a chapter of the Quran called? A surah
What is a verse of the Quran called? An ayah
What is a juz? One of the 30 parts the Quran is divided into
Which surah comes first in the Quran? Al-Fatihah
Which surah comes last in the Quran? An-Nas
Which is the longest surah of the Quran? Al-Baqarah
Which is the shortest surah of the Quran? Al-Kawthar
What does Al-Fatihah mean? The Opening
What does Al-Baqarah mean? The Cow
Which surah is named after the bee? An-Nahl
Which surah is named after the ant? An-Naml
Which surah is named after the spider? Al-Ankabut
Which surah is named after the mother of Prophet Isa (pbuh)? Maryam
Which woman is mentioned by name in the Quran? Maryam (pbuh)
Which surah does not begin with Bismillah? At-Tawbah
In which surah does Bismillah appear twice? An-Naml
Which angel brought the revelation to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? Jibril
In which cave did the revelation to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) begin? The Cave of Hira
In which month did the revelation of the Quran begin? Ramadan
Over about how many years was the Quran revealed? About 23 years
What is a person who has memorized the whole Quran called? A hafiz
What is tajweed? The rules for reciting the Quran correctly
Which surah contains Ayat al-Kursi? Al-Baqarah
Which surah tells the story of the prophet whose brothers left him in a well? Yusuf
Which surah tells the story of the young men in the cave? Al-Kahf
What is the main subject of Surah Al-Ikhlas? The oneness of Allah
What does Al-Hadid mean? Iron
What does An-Nur mean? The Light
What does Al-Qalam mean? The Pen
What does the word Quran mean? The Recitation
What is a written copy of the Quran called? A mushaf

Prophets

Who was the first prophet? Adam (pbuh)
Who was the final prophet? Muhammad (pbuh)
Which prophet built the ark? Nuh (pbuh)
Which prophet is known by the title Khalilullah, the friend of Allah? Ibrahim (pbuh)
Which father and son raised the foundations of the Kaaba? Ibrahim (pbuh) and Ismail (pbuh)
Which prophet is known by the title Kalimullah, the one to whom Allah spoke? Musa (pbuh)
Which book was given to Prophet Musa (pbuh)? The Tawrat
Which book was given to Prophet Dawud (pbuh)? The Zabur
Which book was given to Prophet Isa (pbuh)? The Injil
Who was the mother of Prophet Isa (pbuh)? Maryam (pbuh)
Which prophet was swallowed by a large fish? Yunus (pbuh)
Who was the father of Prophet Yusuf (pbuh)? Yaqub (pbuh)
Which prophet is remembered for his patience through a long illness? Ayyub (pbuh)
Which prophet was given the understanding of the speech of birds? Sulayman (pbuh)
Who was the father of Prophet Sulayman (pbuh)? Dawud (pbuh)
Which prophet was sent to the people of Thamud? Salih (pbuh)
Which prophet was sent to the people of 'Ad? Hud (pbuh)
Which prophet was sent to the people of Madyan? Shu'ayb (pbuh)
Which prophet was the brother of Prophet Musa (pbuh) and helped him in his mission? Harun (pbuh)
Who was the father of Prophet Yahya (pbuh)? Zakariyya (pbuh)
Who was the mother of Prophet Ismail (pbuh)? Hajar
Which son of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) was born to Sarah? Ishaq (pbuh)
Who was the wife of Prophet Adam (pbuh)? Hawwa
In which land did Prophet Yusuf (pbuh) become a trusted official? Egypt
Which prophet was sent to Pharaoh, along with Prophet Harun (pbuh)? Musa (pbuh)
As a young man, which prophet defeated Jalut (Goliath)? Dawud (pbuh)
Which prophet was thrown into a fire and kept safe by Allah? Ibrahim (pbuh)
For the people of which prophet did the sea part? Musa (pbuh)
Who was the mother of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? Aminah
Who was the father of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? Abdullah
Which grandfather cared for Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) after his mother died? Abdul-Muttalib
Which uncle raised Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) after his grandfather died? Abu Talib
Who nursed Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as a baby among the people of the desert? Halimah
By what title was Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) known in Makkah? Al-Amin, the Trustworthy
Who was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? Khadijah
How old was Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) when the revelation began? 40
Which of these was a daughter of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? Fatimah

History

In which city was Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) born? Makkah
To which tribe did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) belong? Quraysh
What is the year of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) known as? The Year of the Elephant
What is the Hijrah? The migration from Makkah to Madinah
In which year of the Common Era did the Hijrah take place? 622
From which event does the Islamic calendar count its years? The Hijrah
What was the old name of Madinah? Yathrib
Which cave sheltered Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) during the Hijrah? The Cave of Thawr
Which was the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? The Quba Mosque
What were the Muslims of Madinah who welcomed the migrants called? The Ansar
What were the Muslims who migrated from Makkah to Madinah called? The Muhajirun
To which land did a group of early Muslims first migrate for safety? Abyssinia
What was the first major battle in early Islamic history? The Battle of Badr
Which companion suggested digging the trench to defend Madinah? Salman the Persian
Who was the first muezzin of Islam? Bilal
What is the peace treaty between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah called? The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
To which city did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) return with his followers in 630 CE? Makkah
What is the night journey of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from Makkah to Jerusalem and through the heavens called? Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj
In which city is Al-Aqsa Mosque? Jerusalem
In which city is Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) buried? Madinah
During which event was the farewell sermon of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) given? The Farewell Pilgrimage
In which city is the well of Zamzam? Makkah
Where is the Black Stone set? In a corner of the Kaaba
Which is the first month of the Islamic calendar? Muharram
In which city was the famous House of Wisdom? Baghdad
The word algebra comes from the title of a book by which scholar? Al-Khwarizmi
Who wrote The Canon of Medicine? Ibn Sina
Which traveler from Morocco journeyed across much of the known world in the fourteenth century? Ibn Battuta
Who wrote The Book of Optics? Ibn al-Haytham
Who wrote the Muqaddimah, a famous study of history and society? Ibn Khaldun
Al-Qarawiyyin, one of the oldest universities in the world, is in which city? Fez
In which city is Al-Azhar? Cairo
In which country today is the Great Mosque of Cordoba? Spain
Which empire did Mansa Musa rule? The Mali Empire
Which empire took Constantinople in 1453? The Ottoman Empire
Which empire built the Taj Mahal? The Mughal Empire

Ramadan and Eid

Which month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan? The ninth
Between which times do Muslims fast in Ramadan? From dawn to sunset
What is the meal before dawn called? Suhoor
What is the meal at sunset called? Iftar
Which fruit do many Muslims traditionally eat first to break the fast? Dates
Which festival marks the end of Ramadan? Eid al-Fitr
On the first day of which month is Eid al-Fitr? Shawwal
On the tenth day of which month is Eid al-Adha? Dhul-Hijjah
Which event does Eid al-Adha recall? The willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) to sacrifice his son
What does Eid al-Fitr mean? The Festival of Breaking the Fast
What does Eid al-Adha mean? The Festival of the Sacrifice
What does the greeting Eid Mubarak mean? Blessed Eid
In which month is Laylat al-Qadr? Ramadan
What does Laylat al-Qadr mean? The Night of Power
What is the charity given at the end of Ramadan so that those in need can share in Eid? Zakat al-Fitr
What marks the start of the month of Ramadan? The new crescent moon
How many days does Ramadan last? 29 or 30
Why does Ramadan come at a different time of the solar year each year? The Islamic calendar follows the moon
Who may be excused from fasting in Ramadan? People who are ill or traveling
Which month comes right before Ramadan? Sha'ban
What is itikaf? Staying in the mosque for worship
Do Muslims fast on the day of Eid al-Fitr? No, fasting is not allowed on Eid
What day comes right before Eid al-Adha? The Day of Arafah
When is the Eid prayer held? In the morning
Which early battle took place during Ramadan? The Battle of Badr

Kids

What is the Arabic word for God? Allah
Which holy book was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? The Quran
Where do Muslims gather to pray together? At a mosque
How do Muslims greet each other? Assalamu alaikum
What does Assalamu alaikum mean? Peace be upon you
What do Muslims say before they start eating? Bismillah
What do Muslims say to thank and praise Allah? Alhamdulillah
What does Bismillah mean? In the name of Allah
What does Insha'Allah mean? If Allah wills
What does Subhanallah mean? Glory be to Allah
What does Allahu Akbar mean? Allah is the Greatest
What does JazakAllah khair mean? May Allah reward you with good
Which prayer comes first each day? Fajr
In which month do Muslims fast every day? Ramadan
How do Muslims greet each other on Eid? Eid Mubarak
In which city is the Kaaba? Makkah
What shape is the Kaaba? A cube
Who was the first human being? Adam (pbuh)
Which creature swallowed Prophet Yunus (pbuh)? A large fish
Surah An-Nahl is named after which insect? The bee
Surah Al-Fil is named after which animal? The elephant
What is it called when Muslims wash before they pray? Wudu
What is the name of the last prophet? Muhammad (pbuh)
How many months are in the Islamic year? 12
The Islamic calendar follows which of these? The moon
What is a person who has gone on Hajj often called? A hajji
What is the English name of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh)? Abraham
What is the English name of Prophet Nuh (pbuh)? Noah
What is the English name of Prophet Musa (pbuh)? Moses
What is the English name of Prophet Isa (pbuh)? Jesus
How does Islam teach children to treat their parents? With kindness and respect
What do we call giving money or food to people in need? Charity

Frequently asked questions

Does this Islamic quiz show the answers?

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Is there Islamic trivia for kids?

Yes. Choose the Kids category for simple questions about everyday phrases, the prophets and the basics of faith. Parents and teachers can also use the list on this page.

Is there a Ramadan quiz?

Yes. Choose Ramadan and Eid for questions about fasting, suhoor and iftar, Laylat al-Qadr and the two Eids.

Is there a time limit?

No. The quiz has no countdown, so you can read, think and talk about each question for as long as you like.

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