Abu Bakr (r) & Umar (r)
How long did Abu Bakr rule?
2 years
How long did Ali rule for?
5 years
The people of Ad were destroyed by what kind of punishment?
Furious hurricane
A fire
What did Sulaiman ask for from Allah?
The best kingdom ever.
Abu Bakr was given a nickname meaning "the honest one". What was the name?
As-Siddiq
Uthman married two of the Prophet's daughters. Name the two daughters.
Ruqaiyah and Umm Kulthum
How were the people of Thamud destroyed?
By an earthquake
His stick could turn into a snake and his hand would glow after he put it under his armpit, near his chest.
What did Allah bless both Sulaiman and Dawud (his father) with during their life?
He blessed them with knowledge
Umar had many accomplishments during his rule. Name two of these accomplishments.
Started the Islamic calendar, collected taxes, established military bases, stopped slavery were possible or made people treat them more kindly, gave Christians and Jews regular payments under government rule, etc.
Ali was given two titles. What were they and what does it mean?
Asadullah (lion of Allah) and Babul Ilm (Door of knowledge)
Name two similarities between the people of Ad and Thamud.
Both worshipped idols, were smart and built beautiful homes in the mountains.
Why did Musa's mother give him up?
Give an example of Sulaiman's good use of judgement of others.
The story of the two mothers and lost child or the story of the farmer and the shepard.
Why did Umar cancel an appointment for governor after commenting about his little son at the time?
What kind of complaints did people have about Uthman? Name the two major complaints.
He appointed people from his own tribe for important jobs and was too kind of ruler since he didn't give out punishments.
What kind of sign was given to the people of Thamud? What did they do to the sign from Allah?
A golden she-camel was sent and they cut the hamstrings and let her starve to death.
How did Allah reunite baby Musa with his mother after she gave him up?
His sister told the palace people that she knew a good nurse mother, who was her own mother and Musa's mother.
How did Sulaiman (A) convince the Queen of Sheba to accept Allah as the one God?
He brought her throne in secretly and use glass floor with water flowing underneath to show her that she does not know or understand everything and that Allah may not be seen with the eyes but his signs are visible everywhere.