Caliphs
What does Khulafa ar Rashiduun mean and who does it refer to?
The Rightly Guided Caliphs
Refers to first 4 caliphs
What is the meaning of Allah’s name Al-Quddus?
The Holy
What book was revealed to the Prophet Isa (A), Jesus (p.b.u.h.)? (Arabic and English)
Arabic: Injeel
English: Gospel
What sign did prophet Salih (A) provide for his people
A she camel
What is the difference between Hadith and Sunnah?
Hadith: Sayings of RasulAllah (S)
Sunnah: Actions of RasulAllah (S)
Who are the first four caliphs?
1. Abu Bakr bin Siddiq (R)
2. Omar/Umar bin al-Khattab (R)
3. Uthmaan bin Affan (R)
4. Ali bin Abu Talib (R)
What is the meaning of Allah’s name Al-Salam?
(the Source of) Peace
What book was revealed to the Prophet Musa (A)/Moses p.b.u.h? (Arabic and English?)
Bonus: where was it revealed?
Arabic: Tawrat
English: Torah
Bonus: On Mount Sinai
Who was the prophet for the people of Thamud?
Salih (A)
Do you know what (A) stands for and what it means? Who is it used for?
Name two famous compilers of Hadith (whose collections of hadith are known as reliable and not weak), and what are the names of the collections?
Compiler/ Collection
1. Imam Bukhari / Sahih al Bukhari
2. Imam Muslim / Sahih al Muslim
Can you name one (1) fact about each of the four caliphs?
See book, Unit 3: The Rightly Guided Khalifa
- Lesson 13: Abu Bakr (R): The First Khalifah
(Compiled the entire Qur’an into a single book, Saved Muslim community from breaking apart)
- Lesson 14: Umar al-Khattab (R): The Second Khalifah
(Strong and brave person)
- Lesson 15: Uthman bin Affan (R): The Third Khalifah
(a generous, modest, and -kind person; known as Dhu al Nurayn, Possessor of Two Lights since he married two of the Prophet (S)’s daughters, Ruqaiyyah and Umm Kulthum (not at the same time, one had passed away.))
- Lesson 16: Ali (R): The Fourth Khalifah
(Given the title “Bab-ul Ilm,” meaning The Door of Knowledge)
What is the meaning of Ar-Rahman?
The Most Gracious
What book was revealed to Dawud (A) (David (p.b.u.h.)? (Arabic & English)
Arabic: Zabur
English: Psalms
After infant Musa (A) was rescued from the river, who was engaged to feed him and raise him?
His own mother
What part of the hadith is the isnad?
Chain of narrators introducing the hadith
Name one fact about the 'fitnah' or trouble leading to Sunni/Shia split.
See end of Lesson 16
What is the meaning of Ar-Raheem?
The Most Merciful?
How many surahs (chapters) are in the Qur'an?
114 surahs
Hud (A) - sent to people of 'Ad
Salih (A) - sent to people of 'Thamud
What part of the hadith is the matn?
Actual Content or text of Hadith
The 99 well known names or attributes of Allah (SWT) are known by a specific phrase. What is that phrase in Arabic and what does it mean?
Asma al-Husna
The Beautiful Names
Can you name the revealed books in order of the prophets who received them?
Prophet (Arabic)/Prophet (English) / Book (Arabic)/ Book (English)
A. (*Optional)* Ibrahim (A) /Abraham (PBUH)/ Suhuf/ Manuscripts
1. Musa (A)/Moses (PBUH)/Tawrat/Torah
2. Dawud (A)/ David (PBUH)/ Zabur/ Psalms
3. Isa (A)/ Jesus (PBUH)/ Injeel/ Gospel
4. Muhammad (S)/ Qur’an
What natural calamity destroyed the people of Hud (A) and Salih (A) respective?
Hud (A)'s people: (wind) hurricane
Salih (A)'s people: earthquake
Optional/Bonus: What are some names of other Hadith collections?
Sunan abu Dawud; Sunan al -Tirmidhi