Qur'an
Which Surah emphasizes the importance of prayer on Fridays, encouraging believers to leave off worldly business to remember Allah?
Surat al-Jum'ah
Name one of the primary books for authentic shia hadith
Usual ul-Kafi
Man la Yahthuruhul Faqih
Al-Tahtheeb
Al-Istibsar
What are three of the mutahhirat?
Dirt, sun, istihaala (transformation), change in substance (eg wine to vinegar), transfer (eg human blood to mosquito), Islam
Name two of the sons of Abu Talib
Talib, Jafar, Aqeel, Ali
What is the only country in the world that is also a continent?
Australia
Which surah is known as "The Spoils of War"
Al-Anfal
Which Shia hadith book is part of the "Four Books" and was authored by Sheikh al-Tusi?
Tahdhib al-Ahkam
Is blood that comes from a mosquito after killing it najis?
No
During the Battle of Siffin, which strategy did Muawiyah’s army use to manipulate the outcome, leading to arbitration?
They raised pages of the Quran on their spears.
What fictional detective is featured in Arthur Conan Doyle’s novels?
Sherlock Holmes
Which Surah is known as "The Stairways"?
Al-Ma'aarij
Which Imam is credited with narrating Dua al-Sabah?
Imam Ali (as)
What do "mutajazzi" and "mutlaq" refer to in the context of a mujtahid?
Mutajazzi = partial mujtahid
Mutlaq = absolute
Mutajazzi follows mutlaq where he doesn’t have opinions
Which Surah in the Quran refers to the event when Imam Ali (as) slept in the Prophet’s (PBUH) bed to protect him during the Hijra?
Surat al Baqarah
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles in soccer?
Brazil
What is an example of one surah of the Quran which mentions the name "Muhammad"
Surah Al-Imran (3:144):
"Muhammad is no more than a messenger; many were the messengers that passed away before him..."
Surah Muhammad (47:2):
"But those who believe and do righteous good deeds and believe in that which is sent down to Muhammad – for it is the truth from their Lord – He will remove from them their misdeeds and improve their condition."
Surah Al-Fath (48:29):
"Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves..."
Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40):
"Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets..."
Who is the individual who compiled Nahjul Balaqha?
A - Imam Ali
B - Sharif al-Radhi
C - Shaykh Kulayni
D - Shaykh al-Tusi
B - Sharif al-Radhi
These are four of the requirements for an animal's thabeeha slaughter
Facing qibla, performed by Muslim, reciting Allah's name, cutting 4 blood vessels, sharp instrument, animal alive at time of slaughter, normal blood flow
Imran
What is the smallest country in the world by area?
Vatican city
In what surah is the event of Mubahalah cited?
Al-Imran
There is a hadith from Imam al-Askari (as) about the five signs of a true believer. Can you provide 2 of the 5 signs.
1. 51 rak’at of Salat (per day – 17 of which are the obligatory prayers and 34 which are the recommended daily prayers)
2. Ziyarat Arba‘een;
3. Wearing a ring on the right hand (an Aqeeq ring);
4. Placing the head on the earth (during sajad in the Salat);
5. Openly pronouncing “بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم” (Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem) when reciting the two surahs in the Salat.
What are four conditions for someone to be a marja?
ijtihad
sanity & maturity
male
of legitimate birth
just
alive
twelver shia
recognition by peers
popular acceptance
What tribe was the prophet's (s) wet nurse from?
Sa'ad
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa