1) Which of the following is regarded as the second most sacred city in Islam?

1. Medina.
2. Palestine.
3. Lebanon.
4. Mecca.

2) The city of Medina is located in:

1. the northern region of Saudi Arabia.
2. the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
3. the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.
4. the western region of Saudi Arabia.

3) Which of the following is not a characteristic to the city of Jerusalem.

1. The city is the third most sacred site in Islam.
2. Allah refers to it in the Quran as “the neighborhood whereof we have blessed”.
3. A compound called Masjid Al-Aqsa lies within the city.
4. Masjid Al-Qiblatain, is located in this city.

4) Medina is also called, ‘Medina Munawwarah’.  What does the word ‘Munawwarah’ mean?

1. Prosperity.
2. Sacred.
3. Enlightenment.
4. Riches.

5) Select a false statement with regards to the city of Medina.

1. The city was originally called Yathrib.
2. It is the city to which Prophet Muhammad and the fledgling Muslim community migrated when life became too difficult in Mecca.
3. It is the city in which the tomb of Prophet Muhammad is located.
4. Masjid Al-Quba, the first mosque built in Islam, is situated in Medina.
5. None of the above.

6) What did Prophet Muhammad say with regards to the city of Medina?

1. There are angels guarding the entrances (or roads) of Medina.
2. Plague will not be able to enter it.
3. The Dajjaal (Antichrist) will not be able to enter it.
4. All of the above.

7) Select a false statement.

1. When the direction of prayer was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca the significance of Jerusalem was diminished.
2. One of the most identifiable buildings in Jerusalem is the Dome of the Rock.
3. The name Al-Aqsa translates to the farthest masjid.
4. One prayer in Masjid Al-Aqsa is worth 250 prayers elsewhere.