Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA)
What was Abu Bakr (RA) known as because of his strong belief in and truthfulness toward the Prophet ﷺ?
As-Siddiq, meaning the truthful one.
What was Omar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) famously called because of his ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood?
Al-Farooq, meaning the one who distinguishes between right and wrong.
What special honor did Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari (RA) receive when the Prophet ﷺ arrived in Madinah?
The Prophet stayed at his home
Hafsa (RA) was the daughter of which famous companion?
Omar ibn Al-Khattab (RA).
Umm Salamah (RA) was one of the wives of whom?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What position did Abu Bakr (RA) become the first person to hold after the death of the Prophet ﷺ?
The first Caliph (Khalifah) of the Muslims.
Omar (RA) was which numbered Caliph after Abu Bakr (RA)?
The second Caliph.
Abu Ayyub (RA) belonged to the Ansar. What does Ansar mean?
The helpers/supporters.
Hafsa (RA) became one of the wives of which person?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Before marrying the Prophet ﷺ, Umm Salamah (RA) was married to which companion?
Abu Salamah (RA).
During the Hijrah, Abu Bakr (RA) accompanied the Prophet ﷺ and hid with him in which cave?
The Cave of Thawr.
Before becoming Muslim, Omar (RA) was strongly against Islam. What happened that caused him to change and accept Islam?
He heard verses from the Qur'an being recited by his sister and was deeply moved by them. He then went to the Prophet ﷺ and accepted Islam.
When the Prophet's ﷺ camel stopped in front of Abu Ayyub's (RA) home, what did this mean?
The Prophet ﷺ chose to stay at Abu Ayyub's home in Madinah.
Hafsa (RA) was one of the women given the special title "Mother of the Believers." What is the Arabic term for this title?
Umm al-Mu'minin.
Umm Salamah (RA) and her husband were among the Muslims who migrated to which place to escape persecution?
Abyssinia
Abu Bakr (RA) played an important role in preserving the Qur'an after many Qur'an reciters were martyred. Who did he ask to collect the Qur'anic verses?
Zayd ibn Thabit (RA).
Name one major quality that made Omar (RA) such a successful leader.
Justice, courage, honesty, humility, or strong leadership.
Abu Ayyub (RA) continued serving Islam even when he became an elderly man. What does this teach us?
That we should continue doing good and serving Allah no matter our age.
Hafsa (RA) was entrusted with the written collection of the Qur'an after it had been collected during the time of Abu Bakr (RA). Why was this important?
She carefully preserved an important written collection of the Qur'an.
During the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah what did Umm Salamah do and what did it show?
Umm Salamah (RA) gave the Prophet ﷺ valuable advice when the companions were hesitant to follow his instruction. She was wise, observant, thoughtful, and able to give helpful advice during difficult situations.
Why did Abu Bakr (RA) decide that the Qur'an should be collected into one written compilation?
Many Qur'an reciters had been martyred, especially during the Battle of Yamamah, so Abu Bakr (RA) wanted to make sure the Qur'an was carefully preserved.
Omar (RA) was known for being very strong and courageous. When the Muslims migrated to Madinah, how did his migration differ from many of the other Muslims?
He openly announced that he was leaving Makkah rather than secretly leaving.
Abu Ayyub (RA) travelled on a military expedition toward Constantinople when he was elderly. What does his determination teach us about his character?
He was extremely dedicated, courageous, and determined to serve Islam.
What important quality did Hafsa (RA) demonstrate by preserving the written Qur'an and being known for her devotion to worship?
She demonstrated responsibility, trustworthiness, devotion, and dedication to Islam.
Umm Salamah (RA) experienced hardship, migration, and the death of her husband before marrying the Prophet ﷺ. What important Islamic lesson can we learn from her story? (Hint: key word needed that related to trust)
Allah can bring something good after hardship, and Muslims should remain patient and trust Allah even during difficult times. We should always have Tawwakkul.