Prophet Muhammad
Where did Prophet Muhammad declare Hazrat Ali the first Imam?
Ghadir Khumm
What is the meaning of "Sirat al-Mustaqim"
The straight (right) path
Where was Mawlana Hazir Imam born?
Geneva, Switzerland
Which mountain did Prophet Muhammad receive the Quranic revelation?
Mount Hira
This group, who felt alienated under Umayyad rule, ultimately led the revolution that overthrew them
Abbasids
Who became the Amir al-Mu'minin after Prophet Muhammad?
Hazrat Ali
What is the meaning of "Amir al-Mu'minin"
Commander of the Faithful
What did Mawlana Shah Karim ask for from his Jamat as a birthday gift?
Unity
Where was the latest Ismaili center built?
Houston, Texas
The Umayyads built this famous mosque in Jerusalem, one of Islam’s oldest surviving landmarks
Dome of the Rock
Prophet Muhammad was a part of the Panjtan Paak, name the other four people
1. Hazrat Ali
2. Bibi Fatima
3. Hazrat Hasan
4. Hazrat Hussain
What does the word "Hijri" mean?
Muslim
At what age did Mawlana Shah Karim become Imam?
20
Imam: July 11 1957
Born: December 13 1936
Had not turned 21 YET
The Fatimid Caliphate, an Ismaili dynasty, built this famous mosque in Cairo, Egypt
Al-Azhar Mosque
This city became the heart of the Umayyad Caliphate and a major trade center
Damascus
After the death of Prophet Muhammad, there were how many Caliphs?
4
What is the meaning of "Da'wa"
The mission or propagation of knowledge and faith
What word did Mawlana Shah Karim use often that means "recognizing the coexistence of diverse groups, interests, and lifestyles within a society"
Pluralism
This “Eagle’s Nest” fortress in Iran was the headquarters of the Nizari Ismailis
Alamut
The Umayyads ruled the Iberian Peninsula in a region known as Al-Andalus, now part of this modern country
Spain
Name all 4 Caliphs after Prophet Muhammad's death
1. Hazrat Abu Bakr
2. Hazrat Umar
3. Hazrat Uthman
4. Hazrat Ali
What is the meaning of "Bayt al-mal"
Treasury
Improve the quality of life
The Fatimids used these centers of learning for scholars, missionaries, and students to study religious and philosophical texts
Dar al-Ilm
The Umayyad caliphate was headquartered in Damascus, which is in this modern-day country
Syria