I was known for my extreme patience and lost my wealth, health, and children, yet never complained. Who am I?
Ayyub (AS)
Complete the famous dua: “Indeed, adversity has touched me and You are...”
...the Most Merciful of the merciful {21:83}
What happened to the people of Shuaib (AS) after rejecting him?
They were destroyed by an earthquake and blast
Name two major things Ayyub (AS) lost during his trial.
Wealth, children, health, reputation — any two
What main lesson can we learn from Ayyub (AS)’s life?
Patience and gratitude in hardship
I was sent to the people of Madyan to warn them about cheating in trade. Who am I?
Shuaib (AS)
How does each Prophet’s way of speaking reflect their relationship with either Allah or their community?
Ayyub (AS) speaks to Allah with humility and trust, showing his deep spiritual connection, While Shuaib (AS) speaks to his people with reason and warning, showing his role as a teacher.
After showing patience, what did Allah give back to Ayyub (AS)?
His health, wealth, and children — doubled
What are the two different punishments that destroyed the people of Shuaib (AS)?
An earthquake and a mighty blast/sayhah
What main message did Shuaib (AS) preach about trade?
Be fair and don’t cheat in business
My people mocked me and said my prayer was getting in the way of their business. Who am I?
Shuaib
Shuaib (AS)’s people sarcastically asked if his _______ was commanding them to abandon trade.
(prayer/salah)
What happened to those who mocked and doubted Prophet Ayyub (AS)?
They were humiliated when Allah restored him
Explain what made this Prophet’s reaction so special and what we can learn from it.
Ayyub (AS). he remained grateful, dignified, and never resentful, even as his body deteriorated. He only called upon Allah when the pain became unbearable — and even then, he didn't demand healing, but gently asked for mercy. His reaction teaches us to focus more on our response to trials than the trial itself.
Which Prophet taught that your character in business reflects your faith?
Shuaib
I was a direct descendant of Prophet Ishaq (AS). Who am I?
Ayyub (AS)
What did Allah command Ayyub (AS) to do to begin his healing?
Strike the ground with his foot to uncover a spring
The punishment of Shuaib’s people made it look as if what had never happened?
As if they had never lived there
Describe two of the major losses he endured and how he spiritually coped through it.
Ayyub (AS) lost all his wealth and children, and then suffered a devastating illness that made people avoid him. He was grateful for the good days he used to have and trusting that hardship was part of a divine test, not a punishment.
What’s the difference between sabr (patience) and silent suffering, based on Ayyub (AS)’s example?
Sabr is active trust in Allah, not complaining doesn’t mean ignoring pain
I am one of the only prophets whose speech was known to be especially eloquent and persuasive. Who am I?
Shuaib (AS)
Shuaib (AS) warned his people not to “cause corruption” after what?
After reform has been made / after things were good
What phrase does the Qur’an use to describe the fate of Shuaib’s people after their destruction?
“As if they had never prospered” or "كَأَنْ لَمْ يَغْنَوْا فِيهَا"
Explain the type of divine punishment they received and what their downfall teaches us about ignoring truth and justice for personal gain.
the people of Shuaib (AS) were destroyed by a mighty earthquake and a deafening scream. Their destruction shows that Allah does not tolerate persistent injustice, arrogance, and mockery of divine warnings — especially when it involves harming others for profit.
What connects both Ayyub (AS) and Shuaib (AS) in terms of their da’wah style?
Both remained calm, patient, and firm even when mocked and threatened — relying on Allah’s justice