Pre-Birth
Who informed Maryam (AS) that she was going to have a child?
Jibril (AS)
Who was chosen as Maryam’s (AS) guardian while she grew up in the sanctuary?
Prophet Zakariyya (AS)
What is the primary role of Prophet Isa (AS)’s second coming?
Bring Justice and peace on earth and defeat the Dajjal.
When Isa (AS) was born through a miracle, what did the Christians later claim?
They claimed that he is the son of God.
Who performed the miracles of Isa (AS), and what was the purpose?
Isa (AS) performed the miracles by the explicit permission of Allah. The purpose was to prove the prophethood of Isa (AS), to prove the oneness of Allah, and to call people back to worshipping Allah.
What was Maryam’s (AS) initial reaction when she learned she would have a child? Mention the ayah for 200 bonus points.
She said, "How can I have a boy while no man has touched me and I have not been unchaste?"
Surah Maryam 19:20
Who was Prophet Isa’s (AS) maternal cousin who was also a prophet and close in age to him?
Prophet Yahya (AS)
What book(s) did Allah teach Prophet Isa (AS)?
The Taurat (Torah) and Injil (Gospel)
What major accusation did Bani Israel direct toward Maryam (AS)?
They accused her of unchastity.
Why did Allah give Isa (AS) so many miracles compared to other prophets?
The Bani Israel demanded signs and were known for doubting prophets, so Allah gave Isa (AS) clear proofs to establish his prophethood.
What natural landmark did Maryam (AS) take shelter under when giving birth to Isa (AS)?
A palm tree
What miracle happened when Maryam (AS) was growing up under Zakariyya’s (AS) care?
She received fruits and provisions out of season, directly from Allah.
Who were the Hawariyyun in the mission of Prophet Isa (AS), and what role did they play?
They were his devoted disciples who supported him, believed in his message, and spread his teachings.
How did the Jews wish to kill Prophet Isa (AS)?
They wished to kill him on the cross/crucify him.
Which miracle of Isa (AS) is mentioned in both Surah Aal-Imran and Surah Al-Mā’idah, and why is it emphasized?
Reviving the dead — emphasized to highlight that every miracle occurred only by Allah’s command.
What three characteristics made Isa (AS) different from other babies at birth?
– He was born without a father
– He did not cry at birth
– He spoke as a newborn
What special protection did Allah grant Maryam (AS) and Isa (AS), according to both the Qur’an and authentic ahadith? Mention the ayah for 200 bonus points.
Allah protected Maryam and her son from Shaytan touching them at birth.
Surah Aal-Imran 3:36
At what age did Allah send the revelation of prophethood to Isa (AS), and how long did he live on earth after the revelation?
Revelation of prophethood was sent at 30 years old, and he lived on earth for about 3 years after the revelation.
How did the leaders among Bani Israel try to turn the public against Isa (AS)?
They accused him of violating the laws of the Tawrah and misleading the people.
Why did Prophet Isa (AS) speak in the cradle? (3 reasons)
- To defend his mother against the accusations of the people when they spoke ill of her for giving birth to him without a father.
- To confirm his status as a prophet.
- To call people to worship Allah.
In what form did Allah give Maryam (AS) sustenance during childbirth?
Allah caused fresh dates to fall from the palm tree and a spring of water to appear beside her.
What did the men of the sanctuary do to determine who would be Maryam’s (AS) guardian, and who was chosen?
They cast lots with their pens (al-aqlām), and Prophet Zakariyya (AS) was chosen.
In Surah An-Nisa, Allah says in a verse that Prophet Isa (AS) was not killed. Describe what happened in full detail, and refer to the specific ayah.
Verse 157 – The Bani Israel attempted to kill Isa (AS) by crucifying him, however, Allah sent a clone that was killed by them instead of Isa (AS). This is what Allah means by how it was made to appear as if they killed Isa (AS). Allah raised Isa (AS) to the heavens, where he will be in the meantime before he returns back to this world.
What was the main reason the Jewish leaders opposed Isa (AS) so strongly, and what specific action did they take because of this?
They feared losing their authority and influence over the people, so they conspired to have him executed.
What were the 7 miracles (as mentioned in the Quran) regarding the Prophet Isa (AS)?
- Born without a father (Al Imran: 45-47)
- Talked as a baby in the cradle (Al Maryam: 27-30)
- Breathed life into a clay bird (Al Imran: 49)
- Cured the blind and leper (Al Imran: 49)
- Gave life to the dead (Al Imran: 49)
- Knew hidden things (Al Imran: 49)
- A table of food from heaven (Al Ma’idah: 112-115)