Sahabi 1
This Companion was the son of the first martyrs of Islam, a martyr himself, and the father of a martyr.
Who is Ammar ibn Yasir?
This Companion traveled across empires for over 30 years in search of the truth and Islam.
Who is Salman al-Farisi (RA)?
Muslim leaders who ruled after the Prophet ﷺ passed away were called this.
What are Caliphs?
Name three challenges Salman al Farisi faced that showed his determination.
Chains by his father, a corrupt priest, betrayal by merchants, slavery, missing battles, etc.
What was the name of the city the Prophet ﷺ migrated to after facing persecution in Mecca?
Medina (or Yathrib)
What did Ammar do in a moment of weakness while he was being punished?
He uttered words against the Prophet ﷺ
The Persian Empire, where Salman was born, followed this religion that involved fire worship.
What is Zoroastrianism (Al-Majus)?
In the Golden Age, Muslims did not separate religion from learning. Their knowledge was always guided by these two sources.
What are the Qur’an and Sunnah?
One of the three signs of the final Prophet given to Salman was that he would have this unique mark between his shoulders.
What is the Seal of Prophethood?
What nickname was given to the Prophet ﷺ before Islam?
As-Sadiq Al-Amin (The trustworthy, and the truthful)
Before embracing Islam. Ammar’s mother came from which African region?
Abyssinia
To free Salman from slavery, the Prophet ﷺ and the companions provided how many palm trees and a large amount of gold
300 palm tress planted
By the year 750, Muslim lands stretched from this region in the west to this region in the east.
What is Spain to China?
What is one trend Ammar started in his house that other companions copied?
He created a musalla or prayer space in his house
How old was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when he received the first revelation?
40 years old
The Prophet ﷺ said to the family of Yasir during their torture:
“Be patient, O family of Yasir, for indeed your reward is Paradise.”
The Prophet ﷺ did not eat from these when Salman first brought them, as part of a test for Prophethood.
What is charity?
Who was the first man to fly?
Abbas ibn Firnas
This powerful empire was at war with the Persians for over 700 years.
What is the Roman Empire?
Describe the time when Bilal (RA) was punished for being Mulsim
A large rock was placed on his chest as he laid on the hot sand. Despite being prompted to renounce his Islam, he kept saying Ahad Ahad (Allah is One)
What was the social status of the Yasir family?
They were haleefs of the Banu Makhzum tribe
Name the four main places Salman traveled to before Medina.
Persia → Syria → Iraq → Nusaybin → Amuriyah in Turkey → Medina
This Muslim scientist proved that light travels in straight lines and made huge advances in optics.
Who is Ibn al-Haytham?
What was the prophet’s duaa when Ammar was being burned?
“O fire, be cool and peaceful on Ammar as you were on Ibrahim”
who freed Bilal Ibn Rabah?
Abu-Baker As-Sidiq