Quran
This Surah is often referred to as “the heart of the Qur’an.”
Ya Seen
This treaty was broken by Quraysh, leading to the conquest of Mecca.
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
The first revelations to the Prophet (s) were of this surah.
Surah Alaq
This is the minimum number of witnesses required in Islamic law to prove adultery.
Four
This city is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Makkah
What are the disjointed letters of the Qur'an called?
Haroof Muqatta'at
This battle, fought in 624 CE, was a major victory for Muslims and a turning point in early Islamic history.
Battle of Badr
The name of the Prophet’s close friend and the first male adult Muslim convert.
Abu Bakr (r.a)
This principle in Islamic law allows exceptions in cases of hardship or necessity.
The Principle of Darurah
The Qur’an was revealed over how many years?
23 Years
This Makkan surah is named after a Prophet who was swallowed by a whale.
Surah Yunus
The Prophet (PBUH) passed away in this year (Hijri calendar)
11 AH.
The treaty the Prophet signed with the Jewish tribes and various Medinan groups to establish peace and cooperation.
The Constitution of Madinah
What are 2 options in case of the murder of an innocent for the murderer?
Qisas (Retaliation):
Meaning the death penalty for the murderer.
Forgiveness from the victim's family
Diyya (Blood Money):
Financial compensation paid to the victim’s family, often agreed upon to avoid qisas.
Exile or Imprisonment:
In some cases, the killer may be sentenced to exile or imprisonment as part of the legal process, depending on the ruling and circumstances.
What is itmam al-Hujjah?
Islamic concept when a Messenger of God has now established clear proof, beyond this point, rejectors will be faced with punishment.
These two Makki surahs are paired together in the Quran: An'am and A'raf. Explain what Allah establishes through both these surahs.
An’am = Majesty in the Creative realm - signs in Cosmos
A’raf = Majesty in past history - signs in history
This is the name of the first mosque ever built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Medina.
Masjid al-Qubah
The Prophet sent this companion to Ta’if to invite its people to Islam, where he faced rejection and injury.
Zayd ibn Harithah
This ruling explains that if a person makes an oath but later finds it too difficult to fulfill, they can perform this act to be excused.
The Kaffarah
The Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascension is referred to by these two Arabic terms.
Isra’ and Mi‘raj?
In Surah Tawbah, after clear proof has been established, the surah addresses and gives instructions to the believers regarding 3 groups of people who are they?
The Quraish
This early Islamic city was known for its circular design and is considered a masterpiece of urban planning.
Baghdad (The Round City).
Explain how the miracles for each Prophet are special to them?
(Why did Allah choose the Quran for Prophet Muhammad, Magic for Musa, Healing for Isa, etc.)
Each group of people received a miracle that challenged what they were best at.
- Ancient Egyptians had learnt to master magic.
- Biological and scientific Advancements in Isa's time.
- And the Arabs were known for their poetry and language.
Name 3 of the 6 crimes for which a punishment is fixed along with the punishment (Hadd punishments).
1. theft (amputation of the hand),
2. illicit relations (death by stoning or one hundred lashes)
3. Making unproven accusations of illicit relations (eighty lashes)
4. Drinking intoxicants (eighty lashes),
5. Apostasy (death or banishment),
6. Highway robbery (death).
This companion was known as “the living Qur’an” and was among the first to memorize the entire Qur’an.
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud