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  1. How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Holy Quran?

    Answer: 114

    The Holy Quran contains 114 Surahs (chapters), ranging from the longest (Al-Baqarah) to the shortest (Al-Kawthar).

  2. Which is the first pillar of Islam?

    Answer: Shahada (Declaration of Faith)

    Shahada (the declaration of faith) is the first and most fundamental pillar of Islam.

  3. In which city is Masjid al-Aqsa located?

    Answer: Jerusalem

    Masjid al-Aqsa is located in Jerusalem (Al-Quds), in the Old City.

  4. Who was the first Caliph of Islam after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

    Answer: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)

    Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) was the first Caliph, ruling from 632 to 634 CE.

  5. Which month in the Islamic calendar is known for fasting?

    Answer: Ramadan

    Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

  6. How many times is Salah (prayer) obligatory for Muslims in a day?

    Answer: 5 times

    Muslims are required to perform Salah five times daily: Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

  7. What is the meaning of 'Zakat' in Arabic?

    Answer: Purification

    Zakat literally means 'purification' or 'growth' in Arabic, as it purifies wealth.

  8. Which battle was the first major military encounter in Islamic history?

    Answer: Battle of Badr

    The Battle of Badr, fought in 624 CE (2 AH), was the first major battle between Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah.

  9. Which Prophet is mentioned the most times in the Holy Quran?

    Answer: Prophet Musa (AS)

    Prophet Musa (Moses) (AS) is mentioned approximately 136 times in the Quran, more than any other prophet.

  10. What is the significance of Hajj in Islam?

    Answer: Annual pilgrimage to Makkah

    Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and is the fifth pillar of Islam.

  11. Which Surah of the Quran is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?

    Answer: Surah Ya-Sin

    Surah Ya-Sin is often referred to as the 'Heart of the Quran' based on a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

  12. In which year did the Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah) take place?

    Answer: 622 CE

    The Hijrah took place in 622 CE, and this event marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

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