The Importance of Seeking Knowledge in Islam

What was the first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?

• Pray

• Believe

• Read (Iqra’)

• Worship

The first revelation about seeking knowledge came from which Surah?

• Surah Al-Baqarah

• Surah Al-‘Alaq

• Surah Al-Fatiha

• Surah An-Nahl

According to a famous hadith, seeking knowledge is obligatory upon whom?

• Men only

• Women only

• Scholars only

• Every Muslim man and woman

What is the Arabic word for knowledge used frequently in the Qur’an and Hadith?

• Amal

• Ilm

• Taqwa

• Sabr

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever follows a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to…”

• Wealth

• Leadership

• Paradise

• Success

Which companion was known as one of the greatest scholars among the Sahabah?

• Abu Hurairah

• Bilal ibn Rabah

• Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas

• Khalid ibn al-Walid

What does Islam encourage before acting upon any matter?

• Prayer

• Consultation

• Knowledge

• Charity

In Surah Az-Zumar (39:9), Allah asks, “Are those who know equal to those who…”

• Believe

• Do not know

• Do not pray

• Do not fast

What kind of knowledge is most praised in Islam?

• Knowledge that brings one closer to Allah

• Knowledge of worldly gain

• Political knowledge

• Business knowledge

What is the main purpose of seeking Islamic knowledge?

• To argue

• To gain fame

• To act upon it

• To become rich