Islamic Knowledge Quiz

Our Islamic Knowledge quiz spans the following core topics, each carefully curated to balance breadth and depth:

• The Five Pillars of Islam — Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj. Know what each pillar requires, its significance, and key details.
• Quran Knowledge — Surah names, verse counts, themes, and the order of revelation. Questions range from Al-Fatiha to An-Nas.
• Hadith and Sunnah — Key sayings and practices of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), their sources, and their relevance to daily life.
• Prophets of Islam — Stories, miracles, and key events from the lives of prophets including Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Yusuf (peace be upon them all).
• Islamic History — The Hijra, early caliphates, the Islamic Golden Age, and pivotal moments that shaped the Ummah.
• Fiqh and Ethics — Islamic jurisprudence concepts like Halal, Haram, Wudu, Ghusl, Amanah, Tawbah, and Shura.
• Islamic Calendar — Months of the Hijri calendar, key dates including Ramadan, Dhul Hijjah, and Muharram.

• 😊 Easy (30 seconds, 100 pts) — Core facts: the Five Pillars, number of Surahs, basic Quran knowledge, and the Prophet's birthplace. Perfect for younger learners and beginners.
• 🔥 Medium (20 seconds, 150 pts) — Deeper knowledge: specific Surah details, prophets' stories, Hijri calendar months, and key historical dates like the Hijra (622 CE).
• 💀 Hard (15 seconds, 200 pts) — Advanced: Fiqh terminology (Amanah, Shura, Qiyas), lesser-known prophets, verse counts, and detailed Islamic ethics questions.

Q1. How many pillars of Islam are there?

✅ Answer: 5

The Five Pillars are Shahada (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).

Q2. How many Surahs are in the Holy Quran?

✅ Answer: 114

The Quran contains 114 Surahs (chapters), from Al-Fatiha to An-Nas. Al-Baqarah is the longest with 286 verses.

Q3. What is the night better than 1,000 months called?

✅ Answer: Laylat al-Qadr

Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power) occurs in the last 10 nights of Ramadan and is described in Surah Al-Qadr.

Q4. In which city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?

✅ Answer: Mecca

The Prophet (PBUH) was born in Mecca around 570 CE. He later migrated to Madinah in 622 CE (the Hijra).

Q5. What does "Zakat" mean?

✅ Answer: Purification / obligatory charity

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam — an annual contribution of 2.5% of qualifying wealth given to those in need.

• Madrasa students preparing for Islamic studies assessments
• School and university students studying comparative religion or Islamic civilisation
• Quiz competition participants looking to sharpen their Islamic knowledge for events
• Families who want a fun, educational activity during Ramadan or Islamic holidays
• Curious learners from any background who want to learn about Islam in an engaging way

• Read Quran regularly — even a few verses daily builds familiarity with Surah names and themes.
• Study the Seerah — the Prophet's biography is a rich source of frequently asked questions.
• Learn key dates — the Hijra (622 CE), the Prophet's birth (570 CE), and other milestones appear often.
• Start on Easy — build confidence before attempting Medium and Hard modes.
• Read every explanation — even when you answer correctly, the explanation adds valuable context.