General
Quran
Hadith
Supplications
Imam Mahdi (atfs)
100
What is the proper way to refer to the blessed month we are in right now?
As mentioned in various traditions, it is best to refer to the month as Shahr al-Ramadhan or "The Month of Ramadhan."
100
Which prophet is this Quranic dua from? (hint: the surah it's in is named after the same prophet) رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ "Our Lord! Forgive me and my parents, and all the faithful, on the day when the reckoning is held."
Prophet Ibrahim (as), Surah Ibrahim
100
“The Prophet (s) of God dispatched a contingent of the army (to the battlefront). Upon their (successful) return, he (s) said: ‘Blessed are those who have performed the minor jihad and have yet to perform the major jihad.’ When asked, ‘What is the major jihad?’ the Prophet (s) replied: ‘The _______"
The jihad of the self / the struggle against the self
100
This Dua taught by Imam Sajjad (as) specifies the best moral qualities and how to attain them. Taken as a lesson in Akhlaq, the Dua is a wonderful program for those who wish to excel in good manners. This is Dua ___________ ____________.
Dua e Makarim al-Akhlaq
100
At what age did Imam Mahdi (atfs) become imam and what was the year he became the Imam?
5 years old, 260AH
200
As tonight is the Imam Hasan (a) night of inspiration, give one incident from the Imam's (a) life that is mentioned in the Quran.
Mubahila: Surah ali-Imran, verse 61
The revelation of the verse of tathir as part of Hadith al-Kisa
The verse of Muwaddah: "...say: I do not ask of you any reward for it but love for my near relatives;..." (42:23)
200
It is narrated from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites this surah every Thursday night will not die before witnessing the 12th Imam, Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.), and will be counted among his companions.
Surah Al-Isra
200
Prophet Muhammad (s) said: “Certainly there is a reality of every truth and a servant cannot reach the reality of ________ unless he doesn’t like people to praise him for the actions he has done (only) for the sake of God”.
[Bihar al-Anwar, v. 72, p.304, hadith 51]
Which virtue comes in the blank?
Ikhlas / khuloos / sincerity
200
Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said,"After this a time of such doubt will befall you that you will be without the visible signs and a guiding Imam. And no one shall be able to achieve salvation from this except those who recite "Dua e _________." Which dua is this? (name or the words)
Dua e Ghareek
يَا اَللَّهُ يَا رَحْمٰنُ يَا رَحِيمُ
يَا مُقَلِّبَ ٱلْقُلُوبِ
ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَىٰ دِينِكَ
"O, Allah! O Beneficent! O Merciful. O One who changes the hearts (of people) Give me steadfastness upon Your religion."
200
What 3 duas are specific to Imam Mahdi (atfs) and which of the Ahlulbayt (as) do they come from?
Dua al Hujjat - In al-Kafi
Dua al-Ahad - Imam Sadiq (a)
Dua e Nudba - Imam Sadiq (a)
Dua e Faraj - Imam Mahdi (atfs)
Dua e Marefat e Imam - Imam Sadiq (a)
300
What is the famous supplication book for the Shia called and who is the author of this book?
Mafatihul Jinan, Shiekh Abbas Qummi
300
Imam Sadiq says that one who recites this surah by saying “There is nothing of your favours Lord do I deny” after certain verses, Allah swt would grant this person the status of a martyr after death.
Bonus (200 points): What are(is) these certain verses?
Surah Al Rahman
300
Imam Ali (a.s.) said, 'There are two things whose worth is only known to one who has lost them: _______ and ________.’[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5764]
Youth and health
300
In a war, the Prophet (s) had a heavy coat of armour that was hurting his body. Jibra’il (a) came to him and said: “O Muhammad! Your Lord conveys his salutations to you and has said to take this coat of armour and to recite it as this is a protection for you and your ummah." This dua is particularly recited on laylatul Qadr.
Dua e Jawshan e Kabeer
300
Name the 4 deputies of the Imam (atfs) in the minor occultation.
Uthman bin Saeed al-Amri (ra)
Muhammad bin Uthman bin Saeed Amri (ra)
Hussain bin Rauh Nawbakhti (ra)
Ali ibn Muhammad Samari (ra)
400
What were 4 conditions of the treaty between Imam Hasan (a) and Muawiyah?
1. Muawiyah must act in accordance with the Quran and the Sunnah of Rasulullah (saww)
2. Muawiyah cannot hand over authority to anyone after himself
3. the cursing of Amir ul-Mumineen (as) must stop
4. The people must be safe wherever they are
400
Name 2 contemporary tafasir of the Quran and who wrote/compiled them.
al-Mizan - Allameh Tabataba'i
tafsir al namoona/Al-Amthal - Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi
tasneem tafsir - Ayatollah Javadi Amoli
an enlightening commentary into the light of the holy Quran - Sayyid Abbas Sadr 'Ameli
400
Imam al-Baqir (a.s.) said, ‘There is nothing more beloved to Allah than the performance of an action that is___________, even if it be little.’[al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 82, no. 3]
Maintained regularly
400
This dua'a, was taught by Imam Muhammad bin Ali Al Baqir and Imam Jafar bin Muhammad Al Sadiq and it contains ismi azam (the great name of Allah). Imam Muhammad Al Baqir advised the faithful to recite this dua'a as it brings the downfall of the enemies of Ahl ul Bayt. Imam Jafar bin Muhammad Al Sadiq(as) said that Allah swt taught this dua'a to prophet Musa to overcome his enemies. This dua'a is particularly recited in the closing hours before sunset on Friday.
Dua Al Samat
400
Where is masjid al-Sahla and what are 3 reasons for its importance?
Located in Kufa, Iraq.
the future residence of the Imam (atfs)
visited by many prophets including Idrees (a), Ibrahim (a), and Khidr (a)
visited by the Ahlulbayt (a) including Imam Sajjad (as), Imam Sadiq (a)
500
Name the mothers of any five Imams.
Imam Ali (a) - Lady Fatima bint Asad (a)
Imam Hasan (a) and Hussain (a) - Syeda Fatima (a)
Imam Sajjad (a) - Lady Shehrbano (a)
Imam Baqir (a) - Lady Fatima bint al Hasan (a)
Imam Sadiq (a) - Lady Fatima bint al-Qasim (a)
Imam Kadhim (a) - Lady Hameeda (a)
Imam Ridha (a) - Lady Tuktam (a)
Imam Jawwad (a) - Lady Khayzuran (a)
Imam Hadi (a) - Lady Sawsan (a)
Imam Askari (a) - Lady Hudayth (a)
Imam Mahdi (atfs) - Lady Nargis (a)
500
Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq says that one who recites this Surah regularly everyday would get the honor of visiting the holy Kaba the same year.
Surah Al Naba
500
The Prophet (S) said, ‘A Muslim cannot acquire anything as beneficial as his embracing Islam than a __________ he benefits from for the sake of Allah.’[Tanbih al-Khawatir, v. 2, p. 179]
Brother
500
Imam `Ali Amir al-Mu'minin (`a) said, “The Messenger of Allah (`a) taught me this supplication and ordered me to say it under all circumstances, sorrow and joy. He also instructed me to convey it to my heir and not to leave it as long as I am alive until I meet Almighty Allah. Additionally, the Messenger of Allah (`a) ordered me to say the supplication every morning and evening, for it is one of the treasures of the Divine Throne.”
Dua Yastasheer
500
What are 4 certain signs of the Imam’s reappearance?
The rise of the sufiyani
The earth swallowing the army of Sufiyani in Bayda
The sun rises from the west and sets in the east
The call of Jibrael from the sky on the eve of Friday on the eve of Qadr
The killing of the pure soul (the messenger from the Imam) against the Kaba’s wall