100-Question Islamic Trivia Quiz (3)

[B] 99 Names | The 99 Beautiful Names (Asma ul-Husna) describe Allah's attributes. Tradition says whoever memorizes them enters Paradise—spiritual insurance policy with serious memorization requirements.

[D] Hajj | Hajj is Islam's fifth pillar, mandatory once for those physically and financially able. Two million Muslims synchronize rituals annually, creating Earth's largest peaceful gathering.

[A] Surah al-Taubah or Bara'ath | At-Taubah uniquely lacks the opening Bismillah, possibly because it's a continuation of Al-Anfal or due to its stern warnings against treaty-breakers.

[C] Praying 5 Times Salah | During the Night Journey, Allah initially prescribed 50 daily prayers. Moses advised negotiating down to five—history's most successful spiritual bargaining session.

[C] Say Bismillah Awwalahu wa Aakhiruhu | This phrase means "In Allah's name, at its beginning and end." It retroactively blesses forgotten food—Islamic tradition's control-Z for mealtime mistakes.

[D] Al-Qur'an | The Quran superseded all previous scriptures, becoming humanity's final divine manual. It's the ultimate software update that made all previous versions obsolete.

[B] Ramzan | Ramadan's dawn-to-sunset fasting purifies body and soul. It's the annual spiritual detox that somehow involves eating more at night than usual during the day.

[A] Bibi Mariam (Alaihis-salaam) | Mary, mother of Jesus, is the Quran's only woman named directly. She even has her own surah—breaking the patriarchal pattern with divine distinction.

[B] Ali ibn Abi Talib | Young Ali risked assassination by impersonating Muhammad during the escape to Medina. He survived the night and returned the Prophet's trusts—courage and integrity combined.

[D] Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu) | After many memorizers died in battle, Abu Bakr ordered the first written compilation. Umar suggested it, Zayd executed it—teamwork preserving divine words forever.

[C] Ummah | The Ummah transcends race, nationality, and class—1.8 billion people united by faith. It's humanity's largest brotherhood without borders or membership fees.

[A] Zubayr ibn Awwam (r) | Angels wore yellow turbans matching Zubayr's at Badr. When heaven's army copies your fashion sense, you know you've achieved peak battlefield style.

[B] 10 | Quranic verses include promises, warnings, commands, prohibitions, stories, parables, and more. Each type serves a specific purpose in comprehensive divine guidance—variety is the spice of revelation.

[D] When any calamity happens | "To Allah we belong and to Him we return" reminds believers that loss is temporary. It's the Islamic reset button for life's inevitable hardships.

[A] Parents | "My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when small." This prayer acknowledges parental sacrifice—the ultimate thank-you note that never expires.

[C] Prophet Adam (as) | Allah personally breathed life into Adam, making humanity uniquely honored. We're literally carrying divine breath—the ultimate VIP creation story.

[A] A lote tree of the farthest boundary | This cosmic tree marks the boundary beyond which even Gabriel couldn't pass during Mi'raj. It's literally the universe's edge—the final frontier of created existence.

[D] Kaaba | The Kaaba predates all mosques, traditionally built by Abraham and Ishmael. It's been humanity's spiritual GPS destination for millennia—the original house of worship.

[B] Surah Al-Baqarah (chapter 2) | Al-Baqarah contains laws on everything from banking to divorce. It's basically Islam's legal encyclopedia compressed into one mega-chapter of divine legislation.

[C] Believers and disbelievers | The Quran's fundamental division isn't racial or economic but spiritual. You're either Team Faith or Team Denial—no Switzerland option in this cosmic conflict.

[B] Nearly 103 languages | From Mandarin to Swahili, the Quran speaks globally. These translations spread Islamic teachings worldwide, though Arabic remains the gold standard for precision.

[D] Sawm | Sawm means abstaining from food, drink, and marital relations during daylight. It's controlled hunger that feeds the soul—spiritual nutrition through physical denial.

[A] Shahada | "There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is His messenger"—Islam's membership statement. Say it sincerely once and you're officially Muslim. No forms, fees, or waiting period.

[C] Surah Hajj | Surah Al-Hajj uniquely contains two prostration verses (22:18 and 22:77). Double the prostrations, double the reward—spiritual BOGO at its finest.

[D] Youmal Qiyamah (Doomsday) | Judgment Day gets mentioned hundreds of times as the ultimate deadline. No extensions, no excuses—the final exam everyone must take.

[C] Food for the people of hellfire | Zaqqum tree's bitter fruit torments Hell's residents. It's the anti-superfood that makes earthly Brussels sprouts seem like candy.

[B] Prophet Ibrahim (as) | Abraham debated Nimrod about who controls life and death. When Abraham mentioned sunrise, Nimrod was stumped—checkmate achieved through astronomical observation.

[A] Salman Al-Farsi | Salman's Persian military strategy saved Medina from siege. His trench idea proved that wisdom transcends borders—international defense consulting at its finest.

[B] Usman (Radhiallahu Anhu) | Uthman standardized the Quran in Quraysh dialect to prevent disputes. He burned variant copies, ensuring one universal text—history's most successful standardization project.

[D] Omar Farooq (Radhiallahu Anhu) | After many Quran memorizers died at Yamama, Umar urged compilation. Abu Bakr initially hesitated but recognized the wisdom—preserving divine words required decisive action.

[A] Surat Al-A'raf Chapter-7 Verse-206 | The Quran's first prostration verse appears here, establishing the practice of sajdah during recitation. It's where physical worship meets verbal revelation.

[C] Muhakamaat and Muthashabihaath | Clear verses (Muhakamaat) provide definite rulings while allegorical ones (Mutashabihaath) require interpretation. Together they balance accessibility with depth—divine communication's perfect formula.

[D] Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) | Muhammad sealed prophethood forever—no updates, patches, or sequels coming. He's literally the last word in divine messaging to humanity.

[C] Ibraheem (Alaihis-salaam) | Abraham's prophethood passed to sons Isaac and Ishmael, then grandson Jacob. Three generations of divine messengers—the ultimate family business in spiritual guidance.

[A] Prophet Ayyub (Job) | Job lost health, wealth, and family but never lost faith. His patience became proverbial—the gold standard for handling life's worst curveballs.

[B] Milk | The Prophet recommended rinsing after milk to remove residue and fat. Even 1400 years ago, oral hygiene mattered—prophetic dental care advice still valid today.

[D] Allah commanded it | The qibla change tested faith and distinguished true believers from doubters. It established Islam's independence and connected Muslims to Abraham's legacy.

[B] Surah Al-Fatihah | Though not chronologically first, Al-Fatihah opens the Quran and was revealed complete. It's the prayer within the book—seven verses containing Islam's essence.

[A] Wahyi | Wahyi is divine revelation delivered through angels to prophets. It's heaven's direct line to earth—supernatural communication that shaped human civilization.

[C] Luqman; Aziz of Egypt; Zulqarnain | These three earned Quranic mention without prophethood. Luqman for wisdom, Aziz for justice, Zulqarnain for righteous leadership—proof that greatness isn't limited to prophets.