Quran
How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Quran?
114
What city did the prophet and his companion migrate to?
Madinah (formerly known as Yathrib).
Who was the first Khalifa in Islam; after the Prophet passed away?
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq
What is Tazkiyya?
Purifying oneself.
How many children did the Prophet have throughout his lifetime?
Seven
(Al-Qasim, Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, Fatima, Abdullah, Ibrahim)
Which of the disbelievers who lived during the prophet's lifetime was mentioned by name in the Quran?
Abu Lahb (the prophets' uncle) in Surah Al-Masad
Who was the first martyr (shadid/shadida) in Islam?
Sumaya
What is the name of the dynasty that overthrew the Ummayads?
The Abbasids.
Ibn Al-Qayyim mentions that Tazkiyya comprises of 2 things. What are they?
1. Freeing oneself from blame-worthy traits
2. Adorning oneself with virtuous qualities
What is the name of the first masjid built by the Propeht?
Masjid Quba
What was the first part of the Quran that was revealed to the Prophet?
The first five verses (ayahs) of surah Al-Alaq (Iqra, Surah 97).
Whilst the prophet was still in Mecca, some of his companion migrated elsewhere due to persecution.
Where did they migrate to?
Abyssinia/ Land of Al-Habasha (Modern day Ethiopia, Eritrea; Horn of Africa region)
What is the name of the Roman Emperor at the time of Abubakr?
Heraclius.
Complete the Hadith from the halaqa:
The Prophet ﷺ said: “I was only sent to perfect ...".
Noble character
What was the name of the treaty signed between the Muslims and the Quraysh in the 6th year of Hijrah?
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
How many verses are there in the longest Surah in the Quran?
Surah Al-Baqarah, 286 verses.
When first entering Medina, at whose house did the prophet stay?
Abu Ayoub Al Ansari
What battle did Musaylama the Liar die in?
The Battle of Yamama
What is At-Taraf?
Linguistic: Expanding oneself in worldly blessings, comfort and ease
Technical: Going beyond moderation in enjoying blessings and seeking excessive comfort, luxury and worldly pleasures
Who is the Sahabi who accepted Islam through a Tabiee?
Amr ibn al As accepted Islam through An Najashi (King of Habasha)
There is only one Surah that contains the specific name ‘Allah’ in every verse. What Surah is it?
Surah Al-Mujaadilah (Surah 58)
Who was the first companion of the prophet to make Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) as a Muslim?
Thumamah ibn Uthal
What year did Salahuddin retake Jeresulem from the Crusaders?
583 A.H (1187 C.E.)
List a negative consequences of following desires.
1. Losing the Ākhirah
2. Leads to Misguidance
3. Inability to Benefit from the Qurʾān
4. Losing Īmān and kills potential
Finish the following Hadith:
"The intelligent person is the one who ...
The incapable person is the one who ... ''.
1. holds himself accountable and works for what comes after death.
2. follows his soul's desires and places empty wishes upon Allah.