The first mosque built in Islam was:
A) Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
B) Masjid al-Haram
C) Quba Mosque
D) Al-Aqsa Mosque
Which mosque is considered the holiest in Islam?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Quba Mosque
What is the primary function of a mosque?
A) Shopping center
B) Prayer and worship
C) Residential area
D) Military training
Which Islamic practice is most commonly performed in mosques?
A) Zakat collection
B) Hajj rituals
C) Daily prayers (Salah)
D) Islamic banking
Which mosque was established by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after his migration to Madinah?
A) Masjid al-Haram
B) Quba Mosque
C) Al-Aqsa Mosque
D) Masjid an-Nabawi
What is the role of a mosque in Islamic education?
A) Teaching Islamic principles and Quran
B) Hosting business meetings
C) Selling Islamic books
D) Conducting political debates
Which mosque is considered the third holiest site in Islam?
A) Masjid al-Haram
B) Al-Aqsa Mosque
C) Masjid an-Nabawi
D) Quba Mosque
What is the weekly congregational prayer held in mosques on Friday called?
A) Maghrib
B) Taraweeh
C) Jummah
D) Eid prayer
Which part of the mosque is used to call the Adhan?
A) Minbar
B) Dome
C) Minaret
D) Mihrab
What is the purpose of the Mihrab in a mosque?
A) It stores the Quran
B) It indicates the direction of the Qibla
C) It is used for decoration
D) It is where people place their shoes
Who delivers the Friday sermon (Khutbah) in a mosque?
A) The Mu’azzin
B) The Imam
C) The Caliph
D) The Wazir
What is the significance of the mosque in an Islamic community?
A) It serves as a center for worship and community gatherings
B) It is a place for business transactions
C) It is a government office
D) It is only used during Ramadan
Which Islamic festival brings large congregations to mosques for special prayers?
A) Ramadan
B) Eid
C) Ashura
D) Shab-e-Miraj
What is the term for the person who calls the Adhan in a mosque?
A) Mu’azzin
B) Qadi
C) Imam
D) Sheikh
Which structure in a mosque is used by the Imam to deliver sermons?
A) Mihrab
B) Minbar
C) Dome
D) Minaret
Which Islamic country has the largest number of mosques?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Pakistan
C) Indonesia
D) Egypt
Why are mosques important in the Muslim community?
A) They provide a place for social interaction and worship
B) They serve as banks for financial transactions
C) They are used for political campaigns
D) They function as tourist attractions only
What is the term for a small mosque often used for local prayers?
A) Jami’
B) Masjid
C) Musalla
D) Madrasah
What role did mosques play in early Islamic history?
A) Centers for education and governance
B) Military training camps
C) Places for entertainment
D) Business marketplaces
Which famous mosque is located in Jerusalem and holds religious significance for Muslims?
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Masjid an-Nabawi
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Hagia Sophia
What is the night prayer performed in congregation during Ramadan?
A) Fajr
B) Tahajjud
C) Taraweeh
D) Witr
Which mosque was the first Qibla for Muslims?
A) Masjid an-Nabawi
B) Masjid al-Haram
C) Quba Mosque
D) Al-Aqsa Mosque
What is the primary reason Muslims remove their shoes before entering a mosque?
A) As a sign of humility
B) To keep the mosque clean
C) To follow cultural norms
D) To perform ablution
What is the significance of the mosque during the month of Ramadan?
A) It becomes a center for communal prayers and I’tikaf
B) It is decorated with lights
C) It remains closed during the day
D) It is used only for Iftar meals
What is the Arabic term for the washing ritual performed before prayers in a mosque?
A) Ghusl
B) Wudu
C) Tayammum
D) Istinja
Which mosque is referred to as the “Prophet’s Mosque”?
A) Masjid al-Haram
B) Masjid an-Nabawi
C) Al-Aqsa Mosque
D) Quba Mosque
What is the special prayer performed during solar and lunar eclipses in mosques?
A) Salat al-Khusuf and Salat al-Kusuf
B) Salat al-Tahajjud
C) Salat al-Janazah
D) Salat al-Duha
What is the term for a large mosque where Friday prayers are held?
A) Jami’ Mosque
B) Madrasah
C) Musalla
D) Quba
What is the purpose of the dome in a mosque?
A) Decoration
B) Sound amplification
C) Cultural identity
D) Political significance
