The Year of the Elephant
When the army of Abrahah came to Makkah, how did the Quraish respond to his army?
The Quraish ran away and took shelter
What was the name of the grandfather of Muhammad(S)?
Abdul Mutalib
Who was Bahirah?
A monk who spotted Muhammad SAW and knew he was a messenger of Allah
When was the first set of revelations sent to Muhammad(S)?
(a) During the first 10 days of Dhul Hajj.
(b) During the last 10 days of Muharram.
(c) During the last 10 days of Shawwal.
(d) During the last 10 days of Ramadan.
(d) During the last 10 days of Ramadan.
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
What significant events occurred during the year of the elephant?
The birth of the Prophet SAW and the abraha attack on the kaba
Why did the Bedouin women not want to take Muhammad SAW to nurse?
He did not have a father and so they thought they would not get paid.
How many years after Rasulullah become a messenger did some muslims migrate to Abyssinia?
5
What is the period of Silence?
After Muhammad SAW received the first revelation there were no new revelation for several months
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
a promise
In a few words, explain why Abrahah’s church in Yemen failed to attract pilgrims.
The Ka’bah had a long history and legend attached while the Church in Yemen had no history.
Which the following choices is correct about the reason Abu Talib chose to be the guardian of nabi Muhammad(S)?
(a) He knew Muhammad would become a nabi.
(b) He loved his nephew Muhammad.
(c) He wanted to inherit the nephew's property.
(d) Abdul Muttalib had inherited Abu Talib to be the guardian.
(b) he loved his nephew (S)
What alliance the Arab agreed upon when nabi Muhammad(S) was about to 20 years old?
(a) Alliance of Fudul.
(b) Alliance of Ta'if.
(c) Alliance of Yemen.
(d) Alliance of Hudaibiyah.
(a)
What exactly Nabi Muhammad(S) was doing in the cave when the angel appeared to him with the first revelation?
(a) He was reading the Qur'an.
(b) He was asleep.
(c) He was waiting for the angel.
(d) He was eating his dinner.
(b) He was asleep.
What do the fishnets represent on the keffiya?
The connections between the Palestinian sailor and the mediterranean sea
Why was Abdul Muttalib worried about his camels but not about the Ka’bah?
Abdul Mutalib knew Allāh would protect His property so Abdul Muttalib took care of his business.
Why was Halimah late in arriving to Makkah to find an infant?
Her mule was weak, and she fell behind the caravan.
During the difficult time in Makkah where did the Muslims migrate to?
Abyssinia
In which surah is the set of second revelations compiled into?
(a) Surah Baqarah.
(b) Surah Muddhathir.
(c) Surah Alaq.
(d) Surah Mulk.
(b) Surah Muddhathir.
What is sister Fariha's favorite day of the week?
Saturday
In arabic what is the year of the elephant
'Aml al Fil
What is the story of the splitting of the chest?
SOUNDS GOOD!
How many pledges were signed at 'Aqabah?
2
After Muhammad(S) became a messenger and until he migrated to Madīnah, how long did he live in Makkah?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 13 years.
(d) 32 years.
(c) 13 years.
What building has the most stories?
The library