1. Who founded Muslim religion?
Hazrat Muhammad
2. When and where did Muhammad born?
He was born at Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 570 AD.
3. Who were the parents of Muhammad?
His father was Abdullah and his mother was Amina.
4. Who was the first wife of Muhammad?
He married Khadijah bint Khuwaylid at the age of 24yrs.
5. Who was the first female follower of Muhammad?
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
6. Who were the children of Muhammad?
Qasim ibn Muhammad, Zainab bint Muhammad, Ruqayyah bint Muhammad, Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad, Fatimah bint Muhammad, Abd-Allah ibn Muhammad, Ibrahim ibn Muhammad
7. How is birthday of Muhammad celebrated?
Celebrated as Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi
8. Who was the husband of Muhammad’s daughter Fatimah?
Ali ibn Abi Talib, a cousin of Muhammad
9. Who was the first male to accept Islam under Muhammad's watch?
Ali ibn Abi Talib
10. When was Islam divided?
After the death of Muhammad, Islam was divided into Shia and Sunni cult
11. Who ended designation of khalifa?
Turkish ruler Mushtafa Kemal Pasha in 1924 AD
12. When did Muhammad attained enlightenment?
Hazrat Muhammad attained supreme knowledge or enlightenment in 610 AD in Hira cave near Mecca.
13. In which book are the teachings Muhammad of compiled?
Holy Quaran
14. When did Muhammad started travelling Mecca to Medina?
24th September AD 622, the day Hazrat Muhammad started his journey from Mecca to Medina to mark beginning of Hijri era.
15. When did Muhammad die?
He died on 8th June, AD 632 and was buried at Medina
16. What is the meaning of word “Islam”?
Total surrender to almighty
17. What was the early name of Hazrat Muhammad?
Mohammad Bin Abdullah
18. Who wrote the biography of Muhammad?
Ebna Eshak
19. Who were called Khalifa?
Successors of Muhammad were known as Khalifa
20. How were Shia and Sunni sects born?
There was a confusion regarding the successor of Muhammad after his death in 632 AD as he did not appoint any successor to lead the Muslim community. Some believed that a successor should only be chosen from his descendent while others thought a successor should be chosen from among his followers. Eventually his follower Abu Bakr was made khalifa. But Abu Bakr’s two successors were assassinated and Ali, the prophet’s cousin and son in law was made Khalifa.Again, Ali was assassinated in Kufa along with his two sons Hasan and Hussain and many of his relatives were massacred in Karbala in Iraq in 680AD. These incidents divided Islam into two parts. Those who followed Ali were came to be known as Shias while those who followed the first three Khalifs before Ali were came to be known as Sunnis.
21. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
The Five Pillars of Islam is the term given to the five duties that every Muslim should follow. These duties are Shahada (profession of faith), Salat (prayers), Zakat (giving of alms), Sawm (fasting, specifically during Ramadan) and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).