Prophet Muhammad
In which city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
A. Medina
B. Makkah
C. Karbala
D. Najaf
Makkah
Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.) was which Imam?
A. 3rd
B. 5th
C. 6th
D. 12th
6th Imam
I am the holy book revealed by Allah to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). What am I?
The Holy Qur'an
What does it mean to be truthful?
A. To always win
B. To tell the truth
C. To speak loudly
D. To know everything
To tell the truth
Which special phrase do we recite to send blessings upon Prophet Muhammad and his family?
Salawat — Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Aali Muhammad!
What title was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) given because people knew they could trust him?
Al-Amin — The Trustworthy
What does the title Al-Sadiq mean?
A. The Patient
B. The Generous
C. The Truthful
D. The Brave
C. The Truthful
I have keys but no locks, space but no rooms, and you can enter but not go inside. What am I?
A keyboard...
Which quality did both Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.) demonstrate?
Humility.
How many months have 28 days?
All the months...
How old was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when he received his first revelation?
40 years old
Which school of Islamic jurisprudence is named after Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.)?
A. Hanafi
B. Ja'fari
C. Maliki
D. Shafi'i
B. The Ja'fari school.
I am the cave where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation through Angel Jibra'il. What am I?
The Cave of Hira
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) was known for secretly taking food and money to families in need. Which quality does this demonstrate?
Generosity
Imagine you are drowning in a boat, what would you do?
Stop Imagining...
What is the name of the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Yathrib/Medina, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?
The Hijrah
Approximately how long was Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq's (a.s.) period of Imamate?
A. 12 years
B. 20 years
C. 34 years
D. 50 years
C. Approximately 34 years.
I am a title of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). I mean “the Seal of the Prophets” and signify that he is the final Prophet sent by Allah. What am I?
Khatam an-Nabiyyin
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) encouraged his students to ask questions and corrected their mistakes kindly. Name two qualitiesthis demonstrates.I was a famous early scientist associated in the handout with Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq's (a.s.) teachings, and I am often called the “father of chemistry.” Who am I?
Possible answers: Gentleness, patience, encouragement, good teaching, kindness.
According to Shia tradition, which date in the Islamic calendar is associated with the birth of both Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.)?
17th Rabi al-Awwal
Name the important event that occurred at Ghadir Khumm and explain its significance according to Shia belief.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) publicly declared Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) as his successor/Mawla and leader of the Muslim community after him. We regard this as the appointment of Imam Ali (a.s.) as the first Imam.
Why was Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.) able to teach more openly during part of his lifetime than some earlier Imams?
He lived during political upheaval as the Umayyad dynasty declined and the Abbasids rose. Because the ruling powers were occupied with conflict against one another, he had greater opportunity to teach openly.
I was a famous early scientist associated in the handout with Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq's (a.s.) teachings, and I am often called the “father of chemistry.” Who am I?
Jabir ibn Hayyan
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) possessed great knowledge while still sitting, eating and mixing with the poor and disliking displays of superiority. What Islamic character quality is being demonstrated?
Humility
Both Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.) were associated with the title Al-Sadiq. What does this title mean, and what quality should it encourage us to practise?
Al-Sadiq means “The Truthful.” It reminds us to practise honesty and truthfulness in our words and actions.