HADITH
What is the first hadith in Imam Nawawi's 40 hadith?
"Actions are according to intentions, and everyone will get what was intended. Whoever migrates with an intention for Allah and His messenger, the migration will be for the sake of Allah and his Messenger. And whoever migrates for worldly gain or to marry a woman, then his migration will be for the sake of whatever he migrated for."
Related by Bukhari & Muslim
Which are the six pillars of fundamental belief that the Qur’an talks about?
1. Belief in Allah
2. Belief in his Messengers
3. Belief in Afterlife
4. Belief in Angels
5. Belief in Divine Decree (Qadar)
6. Belief in his Holy Books
What were the names of the Prophet ﷺ’s parents?
Abdullah ibn Abdulmuttalib & Aminah bint Wahb
What is the name of the city of Prophet Shuaib AS?
Madyan, Quran 7:85: "And to [the people of] Madyan [We sent] their brother Shu'ayb…”
The conquest of Al-Andalus was led by which general?
Tariq ibn Ziyad.
What four things are addressed in the second hadith of Imam Nawawi’s 40 hadith?
Islam, Iman, Ihsan, and the final hour.
Knowledge is of three kinds, and two of them we share with animals.
1. Knowledge of Senses - علم حواس
2. Knowledge of intellect - علم عقل
3. Knowledge of Heart - علم قلب
(1&2) shared with animals
What does the Prophet SAW begin to love right before he receives revelation? How is this important to us as believers?
Solitude; When we devote time to solitude, it opens the door to getting closer to Allah without the distractions of the outside world.
Which prophet has been mentioned in the Quran as a friend of Allah?
Prophet Abraham (PBUH)
“… and Allah took Abraham as a friend” (Quran 4:125)
What is the name of the mosque located in Muzdalifa between the Al-Khayf Mosque and the Mina Mosque and the Al-Nimra Mosque in Arafa?
Masyid al Mashar al Haram
Name the six Books of Hadith known as Sihah as-Sittah, or "the Six Correct Ones".
1. Al-Bukhari; 2. Muslim; 3. Ibn Majah; 4. Abu Dawud; 5. At-Tirmidhi; 6. An-Nasa'i.
Name other meanings of the word Kafir aside from disbeliever?
Denier (despite given the proof), ungrateful, coverer/farmer.
Before embracing Islam, which Sahabi made an idol out of dates, prayed to it, and later ate it when he became hungry?
Omar R.A.A
According to a hadith, the Prophet Muhammed, saw a building in the seventh heaven that resembles the Kaaba on earth. What is it called?
Bait Al-Mamur.
"Then I was shown Al-Bait-al-Ma'mur (i.e. Allah's House). I asked Gabriel about it and he said, This is Al Bait-ul-Ma'mur where 70,000 angels perform prayers daily and when they leave they never return to it (but always a fresh batch comes into it daily)."
The oldest surviving written translation of the Shahada to another language is written in what language?
In Greek, dating back to 705-715 AD, during the reign of al-Walid I, it says, "There is no god if not the single god; Muhammad is God's apostle".
How many hadith did Abu Hurayrah narrate?
Between 5,000-6,000.
The Qur’an highlights four types of women, each living in very different environments. Who are they, and how does their character contrast with their environment?
Maryam (r.a.) – good environment, good character.
Asiya (r.a.) – bad environment (Pharaoh’s wife), but strong faith and good character.
Wives of Nuh & Lut (a.s.) – good environment, but bad character.
Wife of Abu Lahab – bad environment and bad character.
(Lesson: our environment does not excuse bad choices; true faith shines even in hardship.)
Which defeat for the Muslims was interpreted as a sign of decline in the power of the Islamic state. What is the name of the campaign that took place 1 year later and reasserted the strong Muslim Presence in Arabia?
The Battle of Mootah, The Expedition of Tabuk.
When the Prophet S.A.S does Isra wal miraj what prophet(s) does he see, and what does the last prophet tell him?
On each Heaven there were prophets whose names he had mentioned: Adam, Isa, Yusuf, Idris, Harun, Ibrahim, Musa.
Prophet (ﷺ) descended till he met Moses, and then Moses stopped him and asked, "O Muhammad ! What did your Lord en join upon you?" The Prophet (ﷺ) replied," He enjoined upon me to perform fifty prayers in a day and a night." Moses said, "Your followers cannot do that; Go back so that your Lord may reduce it for you and for them." -Sahih Bukhari
Who is Nur al-Din Zengi?
Nūr al-Dīn Maḥmūd Zengī, was a Turkoman member of the Zengid dynasty, who ruled the Syrian province. He is regarded as an important figure fighting against the Second Crusade. Son of Imad Adin.
Finish the hadith: “The rights of a Muslim over another Muslim are six.” It was asked: What are they, O Messenger of Allah? He said:
“When you meet him, greet him; when he invites you, accept his invitation; when he seeks your counsel, give him advice; when he sneezes and praises Allah, say to him: May Allah have mercy on you; when he falls ill, visit him; and when he dies, follow his funeral.”
The word جاهل (jāhil) in Arabic is often translated as “ignorant,” but in classical/Islamic usage it means more than just lacking knowledge. What is its deeper meaning?
جاهل describes a person who is unable to control their emotions or impulses, someone who acts out of anger, pride, or recklessness
Why did the Prophet SAW become the caretaker of Ali R.A.A at the age of 35?
Because his uncle, Abu Talib (Ali’s father) was struggling financially and had too many children under his care. The Prophet SAW wanted to ease his burden.
The Prophet Hud was sent to the people of 'Ad, to a city with tall pillars, what city was it?
The city of Iram.
Surah Al-Fajr ayat 6-8,
"Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with 'Aad – [With] Iram – who had lofty pillars, The likes of whom had never been created in the land?"
What is the only letter not used in any US state name?
The letter Q.