Gifts & Knowledge
100:
Allah gave Dawood and Suleiman what?
Answer:
Knowledge
100:
On a trip, what does Suleiman come to?
Answer:
A Valley of Ants
100:
While rounding up his troops, Suleiman couldn’t find a bird. Which bird was missing?
Answer:
The Hoopoe (Hudhud)
100:
What did Suleiman send to the queen?
Answer:
A letter
100:
The queen and her people used to worship and prostrate to what?
Answer:
The sun
200:
Suleiman was taught the languages of whom?
Answer:
Animals
200:
When Suleiman heard the ant, what was his first reaction?
Answer:
He smiled
200:
Where did the bird return from?
Answer:
Sheba (Saba)
200:
How did the letter start?
Answer:
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
200:
What was the opinion of the queen’s advisers?
Answer:
“Let’s show him who’s greater and kick their butts!”
300:
Suleiman inherited from whom?
Answer:
His father, Dawood
300:
What does one ant tell the rest of the ants to do?
Answer:
Enter your homes
300:
The bird brought important news. What was significant about the kingdom it found?
Answer:
They were ruled by a queen
300:
What did the queen send Suleiman?
Answer:
A gift
300:
What was the queen’s smart move to show greatness without going to war?
Answer:
Send a gift that shows greatness
400:
After hearing the ants, Suleiman made a du‘ā. Who does he include in his du‘ā?
Answer:
His parents
400:
The ant says, "So Suleiman’s army won’t crush you.” What does this show about her knowledge?
Answer:
Enter your homes
400:
What symbol of power caught the bird’s attention?
Answer:
The queen’s magnificent throne
400:
What did Suleiman demand in his letter?
Answer:
Submit to me
400:
By teleporting the throne, Suleiman sent a message: “You think I’m impressed with your gift? I’ll show you greatness you’ll never achieve unless you ___ and ___.”
Answer:
Recognize these are gifts from Allah and humble yourself to His greatness
500:
After hearing the ants, Suleiman made a du‘ā. Name all 3 things he asks for.
Answer:
Make me grateful; Make me do things that please You; Make me one of Your best servants
500:
Which statement of the ant shows that even animals appreciate and respect their Prophet Suleiman?
Answer:
“Without realizing” — wa hum lā yash‘urūn
500:
The bird traveled from where to where, and how many times?
Answer:
Twice from Aqsa (Jerusalem) to Sheba (Yemen) and back
500:
How does Suleiman assert his authority when sending the bird back?
Answer:
“Let’s see if you’re telling the truth or lying.”
500:
What was the ultimate lesson of the whole story?
Answer:
If greatness does not affect your ego, Allah will give you greatness