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The Holy Quran
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The Quran contains 114 surahs and is the central scripture of Islam.
Quran Explore • Learn • Reflect
Discover the beauty of Islamic knowledge.
A simple and engaging introduction to general Islamic knowledge — from the Quran and the Five Pillars to important facts, history and an interactive quiz.
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Quick knowledge
Essential Islamic facts
Start with a few foundational facts that every learner can explore and remember.
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The Kaaba
Makkah
The Kaaba is located in Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and is the direction Muslims face during salah.
Sacred places🌙
Ramadan
9th month
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is the month of fasting.
Worship✨
First Revelation
Al-Alaq
The opening verses of Surah Al-Alaq are traditionally understood as the first verses revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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Hajj
5th pillar
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah, obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are physically and financially able.
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Daily Salah
5 prayers
The five obligatory daily prayers are Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha.
SalahFoundations
The Five Pillars of Islam
These five pillars form the foundational acts of worship in Islam.
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ShahadahDeclaration of faith🧎
SalahFive daily prayers💛
ZakatObligatory charity🌙
SawmFasting in Ramadan🕋
HajjPilgrimage to MakkahA verse for reflection
فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
“Indeed, with hardship comes ease. Indeed, with hardship comes ease.”
Surah Ash-Sharh (94:5–6)
A short timeline
Moments in early Islamic history
A compact overview — useful as a starting point for deeper study.
C. 570 CE
Birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah in the Arabian Peninsula.
610 CE
Beginning of Revelation
The first revelation began the prophetic mission and the gradual revelation of the Quran.
622 CE
The Hijrah
The migration from Makkah to Madinah became the starting point for the Islamic Hijri calendar.
632 CE
Passing of the Prophet ﷺ
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed away in Madinah after completing his prophetic mission.
Interactive learning
Islamic Knowledge Quiz
Answer the questions and see how much you remember.
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Learn by testing yourself
This quiz contains general educational questions covering the Quran, worship and Islamic history.
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Articles of Faith
Islamic belief includes faith in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day and divine decree.
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Hadith
Hadith reports preserve teachings, sayings, actions and approvals attributed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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Qiblah
The Qiblah is the direction toward the Kaaba in Makkah, toward which Muslims face during salah.
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Zakat
Zakat is an obligatory form of charity with detailed rules and eligibility conditions.
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Jumu'ah
Jumu'ah is the Friday congregational prayer held in place of the regular Dhuhr prayer for those for whom it is obligatory.
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Good Character
Islam places strong emphasis on honesty, kindness, justice, patience, mercy and good treatment of others.
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