Surah Alaq
Which word does Allah use three times in the first three ayahs of Surah Alaq to comfort the Prophet?
“Rabb”
Surah Qalam starts with the letter "Nun". Give one possible meaning of “Nun”.
Any of the following are acceptable: Reference to the Whale / Reference to name of Allah, Ar-Rahman / Name of the Surah / Tablet made of light / A title of Prophet Muhammad / A river in Paradise
When is the soul more capable of receiving spiritual messages or inspiration?
At night
Complete this hadith from the Holy Prophet:
"Whoever recites this surah and thereafter, seeks from God to memorize every surah of the Qur'an, he will not _________ before he has memorized them."
Die
Which ayah would you use to prove that performing sajdah is a way to gain closeness to Allah?
Final ayah of Surah Alaq - “Prostrate and draw near”
What is the term “Nasiyah” or “forelock” a metaphor for?
Man’s pride, dignity, mind or knowledge (any two are acceptable)
Verse 4 of Surah Qalam refers to the Prophet as being "khuluqin adheem". What does this mean?
Exemplary character
What does "Muzzammil" mean?
The wrapped one
How many keepers are there of Saqar (a part of hell)?
Nineteen
There is one thing that we can do for which Imam Ali (as) says that the rewards cannot be counted. What is is?
Staying up half the night for the Night Vigil (night vigil also acceptable)
What is one thing we learn from the verse: "Iqra bismi rabbika-ladhee khalaq" - "Read in the name of your Lord"
Begin all important work with the name of Allah / importance of ‘reading’ or ‘consuming’ information and the intention behind this
What is meant by ‘Istidraaj’?
Gradual ‘step by step’ punishment
In Surah Muzzammil, Allah uses a parable to describe the severity of the Day of Judgement in reference to its effect on children. What will happen to the children?
Their hair will turn grey
Purifying ones clothes could also be a command to purify what?
Purifying outward behaviour or akhlaq
What technique can we use to reflect deeply on verses of the Quran and strengthen our memory and understanding of them?
Visualisation / drawing
Verses 9-14 of Surah Alaq allude to an incident that took place when Abu Jahl tried to prevent the Prophet from praying. What did Abu Jahl see that scared him away?
Saw fire or heard the sound of flapping wings
Verses 51 and 52 of Surah Qalam are said to be a protection from something. What is it?
Hint - "And indeed those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes"
Evil eye
In verses 9 and 10 of Surah Muzzammil, Allah give three commands to the Prophet. One of them is to be patient. Another is to have a graceful manner. What is the third?
Tawakkul
Scientists have discovered that the first sense of the human being is hearing. The last sense to diminish when we die is also hearing. This is significant with regards to how this surah says we will be resurrected. What will wake us?
The blowing of the trumpet
Why does Allah use questions in the Quran?
Questions make us reflect
"Kadhaba" كذب means "to lie." What does "kadh-dhaba"
كَذَّبَ mean?
To deny (even though you know the truth)
In Surah Qalam, we have the story of the companions of the garden. It is about a generous farmer who passed away and left his sons to inherit his garden. How many sons did the farmer have?
Five
What is the main message of the final verse of this surah with regards to the night vigil?
The load is lightened or become more lenient
An elite of Makkah, by the name of Walid ibn Mughirah is referenced in verses 11-29 of Surah Muddaththir. What title did the Arabs of the time have for Walid, which the Quran also uses to refer to him?
Waheed / Unique
Imam Ali says: When a person dies, everyone asks “What did he leave behind?” But the angels ask something else. What do the angels ask?
What did he send forth?