Quranic Verses
This surah speaks about the value of time and how humans are at a loss except those who believe and do good deeds.
Surah Al-Asr
Verse:
إِنَّ الإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ
(Surah Al-Asr, Ayah 2-3)
This woman is the first martyr of Islam, killed for her faith
Who is Sumayyah bint Khayyat
Name the five pillars of Islam
What are Shahada (Faith), Salah (Prayer), Zakat (Charity), Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca)
This Black Muslim leader became famous for his autobiography and his powerful speeches on civil rights and Islam. He was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and worked for social justice until his assassination.
Malcolm X
“So, surely with hardship …."
“So, surely with hardship comes ease” 94:5
"So, surely with hardship comes ease." (Recite the verse and name the surah)
Surah Ash-Sharh
Verse:
إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
(Surah Ash-Sharh, Ayah 6)
This Sahabi was the first muezzin of Islam
Who is Bilal ibn Rabah
The percentage of wealth Muslims are required to give as Zakat once their wealth exceeds the Nisab threshold
2.5%
This legendary boxer converted to Islam and became famous, not just for his athletic abilities, but also for his activism and strong stance on social justice both inside and outside the ring.
Muhammad Ali
“A man is upon the religion of his ….., so let one of you look at whom he ……..”
“A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends.” Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2378
Name the Surah.
اِنَّ الَّذِيۡنَ يَخۡشَوۡنَ رَبَّهُمۡ بِالۡغَيۡبِ لَهُمۡ مَّغۡفِرَةٌ وَّاَجۡرٌ كَبِيۡرٌ"
Innal lazeena yakhshawna rabbahum bilghaibi lahum maghfiratunw wa ajrun kabeer.
Surah Al-Mulk
(Surah Al-Mulk, Ayah 12)
This woman was the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) nurse and caregiver after his mother passed
Who is Umm Ayman
What are the six pillars of Iman?
Belief in Allah, Angels, Books of Allah, Messengers of Allah, Day of Judgment, and Qadr?
As the leader of the Nation of Islam, this man played a huge role in empowering Black Americans and mentoring Malcolm X, helping the Nation grow in influence during the mid-1900s.
Elijah Muhammad
“Whereas the life of this world is no more than the….”
“Whereas the life of this world is no more than the delusion of enjoyment.” 57:20
Name the Surah.
"وَمَنَ أَعْرَضَ عَنْ ذِكْرِي فَإِنَّ لَهُ مَعِيشَةً ضَنْكًا وَنَحْشُرُهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ أَعْمَىٰ"
Wa man a'rada 'an Zikree fa inna lahoo ma'eeshatan dankanw wa nahshuruhoo Yawmal Qiyaamati a'maa
Surah Ta-Ha
(Surah Ta-Ha, Ayah 124)
This young companion, the son of Zayd ibn Harithah and the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) adopted son, led a military expedition at the age of 18
Who is Usamah ibn Zayd
This prayer is the additional Sunnah prayer performed after the obligatory Fajr prayer, and is known for its immense reward.
Salat ad-Duha
In Servants of Allah, this historian talks about the history of African Muslims in the Americas, showing how they’ve contributed to shaping the culture and society over the centuries.
Sylviane Diouf
“Be in this world as though you were a st…… or a ……..”
"Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a traveler"? Sahih al-Bukhari 6416
Name the Surah.
إِنَّ ٱلۡمُسۡلِمِينَ وَٱلۡمُسۡلِمَٰتِ وَٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ وَٱلۡمُؤۡمِنَٰتِ وَٱلۡقَٰنِتِينَ وَٱلۡقَٰنِتَٰتِوَٱلصَّـٰدِقِينَ وَٱلصَّـٰدِقَٰتِ وَٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ وَٱلصَّـٰبِرَٰتِ وَٱلۡخَٰشِعِينَ وَٱلۡخَٰشِعَٰتِوَٱلۡمُتَصَدِّقِينَ وَٱلۡمُتَصَدِّقَٰتِ وَٱلصَّـٰٓئِمِينَ وَٱلصَّـٰٓئِمَٰتِ وَٱلۡحَٰفِظِينَ فُرُوجَهُمۡوَٱلۡحَٰفِظَٰتِ وَٱلذَّـٰكِرِينَ ٱللَّهَ كَثِيرٗا وَٱلذَّـٰكِرَٰتِ أَعَدَّ ٱللَّهُ لَهُم مَّغۡفِرَةٗ وَأَجۡرًاعَظِيمٗا
Innal muslimeena wal muslimaati wal mu'mineena wal mu'minaati walqaaniteena walqaanitaati wassaadiqeena wassaadiqaati wassaabireena wassaabiraati walkhaashi'eena walkhaashi'aati walmutasaddiqeena walmutasaddiqaati wassaaa'imeena wassaaa'imaati walhaafizeena furoojahum walhaafizaati waz zaakireenal laaha kaseeranw waz zaakiraati a'addal laahu lahum maghfiratanw wa ajran 'azeemaa
Surah Al-Ahzab
(Surah Al-Ahzab, Ayah 35)
This companion from the Ansar was initially rejected for marriage due to his low status. However, after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) suggested him, his proposal was accepted
Who is Sa’ad al-Aswad
These four Caliphs succeeded the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as leaders of the Muslim Ummah. Who are they?
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn abi Talib
In her novel Sweetness in the Belly, this Black Muslim poet tells the story of a Muslim woman navigating her journey through Ethiopia and Europe, struggling with faith, identity, and belonging.
Maryam Sullivan (Umm Jawariyyah)
“Take benefit of five before five…..”
Take benefit of five before five: Your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you are preoccupied, and your life before your death” (Narrated by Ibn Abbas and reported by Al Hakim)