History
Who is our first Imam
What is Niyyah/Niyat?
Intention in ones heart for sake of Allah
What is purpose of saying Du'a
Our way of communicating with Allah, supplicating and asking for forgiveness
How many Imams do we have in history (including current)
50
In what year and name of Cave where the Prophet was praying and received his first revelation from Angel Gabriel
~610, Mt. Hira, near Mecca
What is the Shahada - its purpose
Declaration of Faith
What are two main parts of the Quran
Zahir - apparent, literal meanings
Batin - esoteric, hidden
The Imam serves in which two domains
Religious interpretation and worldly (temporal)
Name the City of the Prophet
Madina
What does Shia mean
Party of Ali, believers of Ali
How many Ayat's of the Quran are in our daily Du'a
7 Ayats
How is knowledge passed from one Imam to the next
Ilm
What year did the Prophet receive his first revelation
~610
What is the Ahl Al-Bayt and who is Bibi Fatima
The family of the Prophet/house of the Prophet.
Hazrat Ali, Bibi Fatima, Hazrat Husayn and Hazrat Hasan
In what areas has the Quran impacted modern times
Science and Astronomy
What do our Imams bare in them
Nur of Allah
What is meaning of Hadith and Sunnah
Hadith - saying of the Prophet
Sunnah - way of practice of the Prophet
Name at least 2 of 3 reasons
1. Understand the essence of our Faith
2. Deepen your connection to faith
3. Sense of Identity - confidence in speaking about who you are and your beliefs
Recite the Shahada and its meaning
La Ilaha illa Llah - there is no deity but Allah
Muhammadur Rasulullah - Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Ismaili addition:
Alyyun Ameerul-Mu'mineena Aliyyullah - Aly, the master of believers is from Allah
What is intercession when it comes to Prayer
Asking for barakat, blessings from Allah's chosen and favoured in faith because of their closeness to divine.
What did Sultan Muhammad Shah explain, as to the role of the Imam
Guide momins to Hakikath (truth) and experience Fanafillah (ones with God)