Historical Islamic Figures
Credited with the advancement of Algebra, this man laid the foundation for mathematical reasoning. (Must use his real name, not nickname)
Who is Al Khawarizmi?
This is the only surah which features "Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem" as a verse within it.
What is surah Al Fatihah (The Opening)?
Scholars interpret and advance Shari'ah law through discussion and interpretation of the Qur'an and ____.
What are the Hadith?
Muhammad (SAWS) was born into this tribe in Arabia.
What is Quraysh?
This prophet was the first prophet of mankind.
Who is Adam (AS)?
During the time of the Crusaders, this man liberated Jerusalem, and is still regarded as one of the most respected Muslim leaders, even to contemporary Western sources.
Who is Salahuddin (Ibn Ayyubi)?
The Qur'an mentions this prophet the most.
Who is Musa (AS)?
In Fiqh, it is generally agreed upon that mens' and womens' clothing should cover the area of ____, or private areas of their body.
What is Aw'rah?
"No Arab holds superiority over a non-Arab, no non-Arab holds superiority over an Arab" is an excerpt from this speech of the Prophet (SAWS).
What is the Farewell (Final) Sermon?
This prophet is known for his patience, and was notably thrown into a well by his brothers.
Who is Yousef (AS)?
Known for establishing the first modern university, this woman laid the groundwork for academia as we know it today.
Who is Fatima al-Fihriya?
The Qur'an has 114 Surahs, and, when reciting any Surah, you must say "Bismillah Al-Rahman, Al-Raheem," except for this surah.
What is Surah Tawbah (Repentance)?
This sin is the only sin in which committing it is "Waging a war against Allah and his messenger (SAWS)"
What is usury (interest)?
___, ___, and ___ were former disbelievers, later being three Sahaba who accepted Islam, becoming the strongest and most capable fighters for Islam.
Who are Hamza, Umar (RA), and Khalid ibn Walid?
This prophet was the first prophet sent to a disbelieving people.
Who is Nuh (AS)?
Serving as one of the most influential and knowledgeable philosopher and physician of the Islamic Golden Age, this man advanced medicine later used in medieval Europe.
Who is Ibn Sina?
The Qur'an on the Day of Judgement will do this action for us.
What is being a witness?
The four major Islamic schools of thought are ___, ___, ___, and ___.
What are Hanafi, Maliki, Shafiʿi, and Hanbali?
The Muslim army would have won the battle of Uhud, had this event not occurred.
What is the disobediance of the archers?
This prophet is mentioned in the Qur'an primarily through the name of his people, who were a strong people, carving their dwellings into the Mountains.
Who is Hud (AS)?
One of the most influential Ottoman leaders, this Sultan conquered Constantinople, which is present day Istanbul.
Who is Mehmet the Conquerer?
Explain:
What does the meaning of the word "Qur'an" imply for us to do?
"Qur'an" means to something that is continually recited. It implies for us to repeatedly open and read it.
Generally, the order of importance to scholars determining Shari'ah are Qur'an, then Hadith, then ___, then ___, then ___.
What are Ijma' (consensus among scholars through discussion), opinions of the Sahaba, and Qiyas (deductive analogy between the Qur'an and Hadith)?
When this agreement was broken, Muhammad (SAWS) had mercy on three jewish tribes that broke the agreement.
What is the Constitution of Medina?
This man was blessed by Allah to have immense knowledge, and is debated to have been a prophet by scholars.
Who is Al-Khidr?