Introduction to the Holy Qur'an
Which surah is known as the heart of the Qur'an?
Surah Yasin
What is the meaning of the word Balad?
City
What special ability was Prophet Sulayman granted by Allah?
The ability to communicate with animals and control jinn and the wind.
What is the meaning of the word Qari'ah?
The String Calamity
What is the translation of Insaan/Naas?
Man
What is the name given to the set of rules that deal with the proper recitation of the Qur'an?
Tajweed
Which city is referred to in Surah Balad?
Makkah
What is the name of the bird who was sent by Prophet Sulayman to deliver his message to the Queen of Sheba?
Hoopoe/Hud Hud
What is the Striking Calamity?
The Day of Judgement
What is the translation of Maal in Surah Balad?
Wealth
What is the term used for the unique letter at the beginning of certain surahs, such as Alif Laam Meem, Yaa Sin, Haa Meem?
Huruf Al-Muqatta'at
Mention the 2 groups of people who are discussed in this Surah
People of the Left Hand & People of the Right Hand
What lessons do we learn from Prophet Sulayman's interaction with the ants and the Queen of Sheba?
Gratitude
Compassion
Wisdom
Respect
Kindness
Power of gentle persuasion
How does Surah Qari'ah describe the condition of people on the Day of Judgement?
They shall be like scattered moths
What is the translation of Mawaaziinuhu in Surah Qari'ah?
Scales
How many divine books have been revealed?
Name them and the prophets they were reaveled to.
4
a.) Tawrat - Prophet Musa
b.) Zabur - Prophet Dawood
c.) Injil - Prophet Isa
d.) Holy Qur'an - Prophet Muhammad
How many oaths does Allah take at the beginning of Surah Balad?
Name them.
a.) By the city (Balad/Makkah).
b.) By the begetter and that which he begot.
In which Surah is the story of the ants recognizing Prophet Sulayman mentioned?
Surah Naml
How are people's deeds measured on the Day of Judegement as described in Surah Qari'ah?
For those whose scales are heavy (with good deeds), they shall live in happiness (paradise).
For those whose scales are light, their home shall be the burning fire (hell).
What is the arabic word for pleasant in Surah Qari'ah?
Raadhiyah
How many wajib sajdahs are there in the Qur'an?
Which surahs are they found in?
4
Surah Sajdah, Surah Fussilat, Surah Najm, and Surah Alaq
Explain the "steep path" mentioned in Surah Balad.
What reward is promised to those who climb the steep path in Surah Balad?
Acts of charity and selflessnes, such as freeing a slave or feeding the needy.
They will be among the people of the right hand (paradise).
How did Prophet Sulaymn test the Queen of Sheba's wisdom and belief?
By placing her throne in his court to see if she recognized it.
What is the core message of Surah Qari'ah? Mention any practical lessons we learn from the Surah.
The importance of good deeds and preparation for the Day of Judgement.
Being God-Conscious.
What is the arabic word for the mountains in Surah Qari'ah?
Al Jibaal