Battles & History
Why did Rasulullah (saww) march to Khaybar?
To stop the threat and plots of the Jewish tribes of Khaybar against the Muslims.
Name one characteristic of a person with strong iman.
Trusts Allah, obeys Allah, remains patient in hardship.
Which two parties signed the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
The Muslims and the Quraysh of Mecca
Name one way your community performs Azadari.
Majalis, noha recitation, matam, or processions.
Define Tawalli.
Loving and following Allah, the Prophet (saww), and the Ahlul Bayt (as).
Give one reason the Muslims won at Khaybar.
Give one reason the Muslims won at Khaybar.
Name one way to strengthen iman.
Prayer, Qur'an recitation, good company, remembrance of Allah.
What dream made Rasulullah (saww) eager to go to Mecca?
He saw the Muslims entering Mecca peacefully to perform Umrah.
Where were the captives taken after Ashura?To Kufa and then Damascus (Sham).
To Kufa and then Damascus (Sham).
What is one reward of visiting the shrine of Imam Husayn (as)?
Great spiritual rewards and closeness to Allah.
Why did Rasulullah (saww) tell the shepherd to return the enemy's sheep?
Because Islam teaches honesty and respecting others' property.
What does the word "Sakinah" mean?
Peace, tranquility, and calmness from Allah.
How did the Quraysh break the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
Their allies attacked the allies of the Muslims.
Name two cruelties carried out after the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (as).
Looting the tents, burning the tents, taking women and children captive.
Who taught us Ziyarat an-Nahiyah?
Imam al-Mahdi.
Why did Rasulullah (saww) march to Tabuk?
Reports indicated that the Byzantine army was preparing an attack
What does "With status comes responsibility" mean?
People with greater positions must set a good example and fulfill greater duties.
What did Rasulullah (saww) do to the people of Mecca when he conquered it?
He forgave them and granted general amnesty
Name three characteristics of Sayyidah Zaynab (as).
Patience, courage, faith, eloquence, leadership.
Define Tabarri and give one example.
Disassociating from the enemies of Allah and the Ahlul Bayt (as); e.g., rejecting injustice and oppression.
Which Surah was revealed at Dhat as-Salasil?
Surah al adiyat
Give two characteristics of weak iman and two of strong iman.
Weak: doubts Allah's help, easily sins.
Strong: trusts Allah, obeys Him even during difficulties.
List three conditions of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
1. Ten years of peace.
2. Muslims return to Medina that year.
3. Anyone fleeing Mecca to Medina without permission would be returned.
How did Imam Husayn (as) achieve victory despite losing the military battle?
He preserved Islam, exposed Yazid's oppression, and inspired future generations to stand for truth and justice.
Name three Ziyarahs and what they are about.
Ziyarat Ashura (Imam Husayn),
Ziyarat Waritha (inheritance of the prophets by Imam Husayn),
Ziyarat an-Nahiyah al-Muqaddasah – a detailed salutation and lament for Imam Husayn (as) and the martyrs of Karbala, taught by Imam al-Mahdi.