‘The transfer of the Imamat from one Imam to the other’ under divine command
Faith and Practice pg. 143
100
In which of the following countries was the Fatimid Empire established in Africa?
A. Morrocco
B. Tunisia
C. Egypt
Egypt
100
Draw some of the prominent features of Egypt that Fatimids found favourable
Page 210 onwards
River, fertile land, surrounding countries, established da'wa
100
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200
What are some of the sources of Ismaili Law?
Name at least two.
Page 217
Qur'an, sunna of the Prophet, previous Imams and present Imams
200
Which of these Imams established the Fatimid Empire?
A. Imam Ali
B. Imam Qaim
C. Imam Mustansibillar
D. Imam Al-Mahdi
Imam al-Mahdi
200
By drawing clues on the board, ask one group member to help the other students guess the name of the figure
Qadi al-Numan
200
Act out with your group the way the da'wa was formed by the dai's activities
300
List two differences between Majalis al-Hikma and Dar al-Ilm
Page 218 and 227
1. The people allowed to attend both
2. Teaching of esoteric vs secular
300
Which of these are one of the two cities built by the Fatimids?
A. Al-Mahdiyya
B. Alhambra
C. Madinat al-Zahra
D. Baghdad
Al-Mahdiyya
300
How did the Fatimids create their link to the Prophet?
Page 181
Through Imam Ali and Bibi Fatima
300
Describe some of the actions and reactions of the followers of Imam Nizar during the split
400
The Fatimid Imam-Caliphs were committed to the promotion of knowledge. How do societies today show their commitment to the furthering of knowledge?
Through academic institutions
Funding (scholarship) AKES
400
Which of these Imams did not rule during the Fatimid time?
A. Imam Mu'izz
B. Imam Qahir
C. Imam Mahdi
D. Imam Hakim bir-ambrillah
Imam Qahir
400
Explain with drawings how the Fatimids split happened
Through authority and succession.
Also the environmental element aided the decline
400
Bonus: List two factors that led to the decline of the Fatimids
Page 248 onwards
Famine and drought
No money to pay tax
Troops revolt; causing revolts
Internal fights
Authority issues
Split
500
Which was the seventh pillar of Islam, established by Qadi al-Numan?
Why was this so important and still is?
Walaya was the seventh pillar
This was important because they claimed authority on the basis that they also had divine authority. Today we also believe in the present living Imam who guides us
500
What is Dawr al-Satr?
A. Festive period
B. The period of concealment
C. Period of rule
Period of concealment
500
Explain the qualities of the rock crystal
Hard, transparent, royalties
Imam: adaptation of colours when interacts with light
500
Describe without talking to the other group some feelings that the local people went through during the famine and drought, and had no money. Also the influence of the governance on their emotions