Basic Islamic Quiz

Which sahaba did Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) help to become free from being a slave by planting 300+ date palm trees?

• 1. Bilal ibn Rabah (ra)

• 1. Thawban ibn Bujdud (ra)

• 1. Zayd ibn Harisa (ra)

• 1. Salman al Farisi (ra)

What is the virtue of reciting Ayatul Kursi before going to bed at night to sleep?

• 1. Takes away hunger

• 1. Gives you strength

• 1. You are protected from harm till sunrise

• 1. House in Jannah

Answer explanation

Abu Hurairah (r) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) appointed me to guard the zakaah of Ramadaan, then someone came and started rummaging in the foodstuff; and at the end of the hadeeth he said:

“When you go to your bed, recite Aayat al-Kursiy, for there will remain with you a guardian from Allah, and no devil will approach you, until morning comes.”

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “He told you the truth although he is a liar. That was a devil.” (Sahih al-Bukhaari 2311)

Which Prophet (as) had control of the Jinn and was able to talk to animals?

• 1. Sulaiman (as)

• 1. Dawud (as)

• 1. Yunus (as)

• 1. Musa (as)

Answer explanation

Prophet Sulaiman (as) was known for his wisdom and knowledge, and was bestowed with many special gifts and powers, such as the ability to command wind and the mystical jinn, and could understand and speak the language of animals, birds and insects.

What does Zam Zam mean?

• 1. Holy water

• 1. Water well

• 1. Stop

• 1. Drink

Answer explanation

Ibn ‘Abbaas said: The Prophet (ﷺ) added, “May Allah bestow Mercy on Ismaa’eel’s mother! Had she left the Zamzam alone (flowing without trying to control it) (or had she not scooped from that water) (to fill her water-skin), Zamzam would have been a stream flowing on the surface of the earth.”

What 2 things does a person lose if he/she misses Asr salah intentionally?

• 1. Friends

• 1. Family

• 1. Property

• 1. Time

Answer explanation

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever misses the `Asr prayer (intentionally) then it is as if he lost his family and property.” (Sahih Bukhari 552)

What is Az-Zaqqum?

• 1. Food for the people of hellfire

• 1. Drink for the people of hellfire

• 1. Home for the people of hellfire

• 1. Clothes for the people of hellfire

Answer explanation

1. Clothes for the people of hellfire“Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers, Will be eating from trees of zaqqum” (Quran 56:51-52)

What is Sidrat al-Muntaha?

• 1. Food for the people of Jannah

• 1. An olive tree of the farthest boundary

• 1. A lote tree of the farthest boundary

• 1. Drink for the people of Jannah

Answer explanation

“And indeed he (Muhammad (ﷺ) saw him (Jibreel) at a second descent (i.e., another time), near Sidrat al-Muntaha (the lote tree of the utmost boundary, beyond which none can pass), near it is the Paradise of Abode, when that covered the lote-tree which did cover it!” (Quran 53:13-16)

What was the relation between Prophet Musa (alayhi as-salaam) & Prophet Haroon (alayhi as-salaam)?

• 1. Cousins

• 1. Brothers

• 1. Father & son

• 1. Friends

Answer explanation

“And Allah sent Haroon, the brother of Musa as a support to Musa when He wanted to send him to Pharaoh, to call him to worship Allah. This was in response to the request of Musa:

“And We granted him his brother Haroon (Aaron), (also) a Prophet, out of Our Mercy” [Quran 19:53]

9) Which 2 surahs are for seeking protection in Allah from evil-eye & witchcraft?

• 1. Surah Yaseen

• 1. Surah Falaq

• 1. Surah Ikhlas

• 1. Surah Naas

Answer explanation

It was narrated that Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (r) said:

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge with Allah from the jinn and from the evil eye until the Mu’awwidhatayn (the last two chapters of the Quran, al-Falaq and al-Nas) were revealed, and when they were revealed he started to recite them and not anything else.” (Tirmidhi, Nasaa’i, Ibn Maajah)

Which of the following is not an example of Major Shirk?

• 1. Asking help from a Prophet

• 1. Going to a pious person’s grave for blessings

• 1. Denying Allah & His religion

• 1. Showing off

Answer explanation

The Prophet ﷺ said:

”What I fear for you the most is the minor shirk, that is ar-riya. Allah will say on the Day of Judgement when He is rewarding the people for their actions: Go to those for whom you did riya for in the world then see if you find the reward with them.” [Ahmad (5/428, 429)]