Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Ibn Majah)
Quiz Categories
Teams test their understanding across six core disciplines of Islamic knowledge.
Quran
Seerah
Fiqh
Recitation, memorization, and understanding of Quranic verses and Surahs.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — his biography, companions, and key events.
Islamic jurisprudence covering worship, daily life rulings, and Islamic etiquette.
Islamic History
Hadith
General Knowledge
Major events in Islamic history from the early Caliphate through the modern era.
Sayings and actions of the Prophet ﷺ from the major hadith collections.
Broad questions on Islamic civilization, scholars, and contemporary Muslim affairs.
How It Works
Form Chapter Teams
Separate Divisions
Dynamic Rounds
Advance to Nationals
Teams of 3–5 participants from local ICNA chapters compete together.
Separate divisions and brackets for Brothers and Sisters.
Multiple rounds including written, buzzer, and rapid-fire formats.
Winners advance to regional and national YM competitions.
The Islamic Quiz is open to Muslim youth aged 15–25. Participants join as part of their local YM chapter team. Both brothers and sisters compete, with separate brackets for each.
Study materials and prep sessions are provided in advance by YM Bay Area to help teams prepare thoroughly for each category.
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