Islamic Questions for Kids

Every parent wants their child to grow up with a confident, joyful connection to their faith. But teaching Islamic knowledge can feel overwhelming without the right tools. That is where Islamic questions for kids become genuinely powerful — turning abstract religious concepts into quick, memorable facts that children actually enjoy learning and sharing.

This article gives you 80 ready-to-use Islamic questions for kids, divided into six categories: the Holy Quran, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the Companions, Prayer and Fasting, Zakat and Charity, and Hajj and Umrah. Every question includes a short answer of three words or fewer, making it easy for children to recall and use.

Whether you are planning a family quiz night, a Ramadan competition, or a classroom game, these questions are your complete resource.

Islamic Questions for Kids

1. Islamic Questions for Kids About the Holy Quran

  1. How many surahs are in the Quran? 

114 surahs

  1. What is the first surah in the Quran?

 Al-Fatiha

  1. How many verses does Surah Al-Baqarah have? 

286 verses

  1. What is the shortest surah in the Quran? 

Surah Al-Kawthar

  1. In which surah is the Battle of Badr mentioned? 

Surah Al-Anfal

  1. How many parts (juz) does the Quran have? 

30 parts

  1. What is the first word revealed in the Quran? 

Iqra (Read)

  1. How many times is Paradise (Jannah) mentioned in the Quran? 

139 times

  1. Which surah contains Ayat Al-Kursi? 

Surah Al-Baqarah

  1. Which surah begins with “Al-Hamdulillah”? 

Surah Al-Fatiha

  1. Which surah has no Bismillah at its beginning? 

Surah At-Tawbah

  1. Which surah was revealed completely at once? 

Surah Al-Muddathir

  1. How many verses does Surah Al-Feel have? 

5 verses

  1. Which surah is called the heart of the Quran? 

Surah Ya-Sin

  1. How many prostrations (sajdah) are in the Quran? 

15 prostrations

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Islamic Questions for Kids About the Holy Quran

2. Islamic Questions for Kids About Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

  1. What is the Prophet’s full name? 

Muhammad ibn Abdullah

  1. When was the Prophet ﷺ born? 

Year of the Elephant

  1. Who was the Prophet’s first wife? 

Khadijah (RA)

  1. How many years did the Prophet ﷺ live? 

63 years

  1. Where is the Prophet ﷺ buried? 

Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah

  1. How many children did the Prophet ﷺ have? 

7 children

  1. In which cave was the first revelation received? 

Cave of Hira

  1. How old was the Prophet ﷺ when he received his first revelation? 

40 years old

  1. What is the name of the Prophet’s wet nurse? 

Halimah As-Sa’diyya

  1. In which year did the Prophet ﷺ migrate to Madinah? 

622 CE

  1. What was the name of the Prophet’s tribe? 

Quraysh

  1. What was the name of the Prophet’s grandfather? 

Abd Al-Muttalib

  1. Which companion was called “Sword of Allah”? 

Khalid ibn Al-Walid

  1. Who was the first man to accept Islam? 

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

  1. Who was the first woman to accept Islam? 

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

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3. Islamic Questions for Kids About the Companions

  1. Who was the first of the Rightly Guided Caliphs? 

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

  1. Who was the second Rightly Guided Caliph? 

Umar ibn Al-Khattab

  1. Who was called “Dhul-Nurayn” (Possessor of Two Lights)? 

Uthman ibn Affan

  1. Who was called “Lion of Allah”? 

Hamzah ibn Abd Al-Muttalib

  1. Who was the Prophet’s closest companion? 

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

  1. Which companion was given the title Al-Farooq? 

Umar ibn Al-Khattab

  1. Who was the first ambassador in Islam? 

Mus’ab ibn Umayr

  1. Who was the first female martyr in Islam? 

Sumayyah bint Khayyat

  1. Who was called “Scholar of the Ummah”? 

Ibn Abbas (RA)

  1. Which companion was called “the one with two migrations”? 

Uthman ibn Affan

  1. Who was the first person to give the adhan in Islam? 

Bilal ibn Rabah

  1. Which companion is explicitly mentioned by name in the Quran? 

Zayd ibn Harithah

  1. Who was the Keeper of the Prophet’s Secrets? 

Hudhayfah ibn Al-Yaman

  1. Who defended the Prophet ﷺ at the Battle of Uhud? 

Talhah ibn Ubaydullah

  1. Which companion did the Prophet ﷺ call “a fine man”? 

Abdullah ibn Umar

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Islamic Questions for Kids About the Companions

4. Islamic Questions for Kids About Prayer and Fasting

  1. What is the fourth pillar of Islam? 

Sawm (Fasting)

  1. When do Muslims fast? 

In Ramadan

  1. What does fasting in Ramadan involve? 

Abstaining from food

  1. What is the ruling for intentionally breaking the Ramadan fast? 

An expiation (kaffarah)

  1. What is Laylat Al-Qadr? 

Night of the Quran’s Revelation

  1. When does Ramadan begin? 

At the sighting of the crescent

  1. What is Suhoor? 

Pre-dawn meal

  1. When does fasting begin? 

At Fajr

  1. What is Iftar? 

Breaking fast at Maghrib

  1. How many rak’ahs does Fajr prayer have? 

2 rak’ahs

  1. Which prayer is called “Al-Salah Al-Wusta” (the middle prayer)? 

Asr prayer

  1. How many takbirs are in the Eid prayer? 

7 takbirs

  1. What are “Al-Bardayn” (the two cool prayers)? 

Fajr and Asr

  1. How many rak’ahs does the Isha prayer have? 

4 rak’ahs

  1. What is Tarawih? 

Night prayer in Ramadan

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5. Islamic Questions for Kids About Zakat and Charity

  1. What is the third pillar of Islam? 

Zakat

  1. What is the nisab? 

Minimum wealth threshold

  1. What is the percentage of zakat on wealth? 

2.5%

  1. What is charity (sadaqah)? 

Voluntary donation to those in need

  1. What is the difference between zakat and sadaqah? 

Zakat is obligatory; sadaqah is voluntary

  1. Who are the recipients of zakat? 

The poor and needy

  1. On which type of wealth is zakat payable? 

Saved wealth

  1. What is Al-Hawl? 

One full year on wealth

  1. What is Zakat Al-Fitr? 

Charity at the end of Ramadan

  1. What is the amount of Zakat Al-Fitr? 

One saa’ of food

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6. Islamic Questions for Kids About Hajj and Umrah

  1. What is the fifth pillar of Islam? 

Hajj

  1. When was Hajj made obligatory? 

The ninth year (AH)

  1. Who built the Kaaba? 

Ibrahim and Ismail (AS)

  1. What is Tawaf? 

Circling the Kaaba

  1. What is Sa’i? 

Walking between Safa and Marwa

  1. What is the Day of Arafah? 

9th of Dhul-Hijjah

  1. What is the greatest pillar of Hajj? 

Standing at Arafah

  1. How many times is Hajj obligatory in a lifetime? 

Once only

  1. What is Umrah? 

Visiting the Sacred House

  1. What is the main difference between Hajj and Umrah? 

Umrah has no fixed time

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Conclusion

Islamic questions for kids are one of the most effective tools a parent or teacher has — they make learning active, social, and memorable. These 80 questions across six categories give you everything you need to run Islamic quizzes for kids at home, in the classroom, or during Ramadan gatherings.

The questions range from early basics (How many surahs are in the Quran? Which companion gave the first adhan?) to facts that challenge children aged 10 and above (Which companion is explicitly named in the Quran?) Use them as oral rounds, printed quiz cards, or a family competition with small prizes.

The one habit that makes the biggest difference: make the quiz a conversation, not just a test. When a child answers incorrectly, share the answer warmly and move on. When they answer correctly, celebrate. Islamic knowledge should always feel like something worth knowing — not something to be anxious about.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are The Best Islamic Questions For Kids Aged 5–7?

Start with questions about the Five Pillars, the Prophet’s name, the number of surahs in the Quran, and the first surah. These facts are concrete, short answers, and tie directly to what young children observe in daily family worship.

How Do I Run An Islamic Quiz For Kids At Home?

Divide family members into two teams, assign a quizmaster to read questions aloud, and award one point per correct answer. Keep rounds to 10 questions maximum for young children. Offer a small prize to the winning team — even a sweet treat works perfectly.

What Islamic Topics Should A Child Know By Age 10?

By age 10, a child should know the Five Pillars by name and meaning, the basic facts about Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the names of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs, and foundational facts about the Quran, including the number of surahs, the longest and shortest surahs, and where the first revelation was received.

How Many Pillars Of Islam Are There, And What Are They?

There are five pillars of Islam: the Shahada (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer five times daily), Zakat (obligatory charity), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah once in a lifetime for those who are able).

What Is A Good Islamic Quiz Format For School Or Madrasa?

A classroom-friendly format is “buzzer” style: the teacher reads a question, and the first student to raise their hand answers. Divide the class into four teams of 4–5 students, run five rounds of six questions each, and track scores on the board. This format encourages listening, quick recall, and healthy team competition.

What Is The Difference Between Zakat And Sadaqah?

Zakat is an obligatory annual payment — 2.5% of saved wealth above the nisab threshold — and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Sadaqah is a voluntary charity that a Muslim can give at any time, in any amount, to any worthy cause. Both earn reward, but only Zakat is a religious duty.

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