Eid Mubahila
On what Islamic date (month and date) did the event of Mubahila take place?
24 of Dhu al Hijjah
BONUS: What happened on the 25th of Dhu al Hijjah?
DISCUSSION QUESTION! DOUBLE POINTS!
What did Omar bin Al Khattab say to Imam Ali after the declaration of Al-Ghadir?
"Bakhin bakhin laka ya Ali" (بخٍ بخٍ لك يا علي), it translates to "Congratulations to you, O Ali!"
DISCUSS: Many people accepted the event of Ghadir but not all remained loyal to its message. Why is it sometimes easier to celebrate truth than to follow it? What are some examples of struggling to accept the truth in modern Muslim society?
What are the names of the 3 Jamarat that you stone during Rami?
Jamrat al-Ulā, Jamrat al-Wusṭā, and Jamrat al-ʿAqabah
In Qur’anic sciences, what term refers to the occasions or circumstances of revelation?
Asbāb al-Nuzūl
The Prophet (s) said that the stomach should be divided into three parts. What are they?
⅓ food, ⅓ water, ⅓ air/breathing
Najran was located in the southern half of the Arabian Peninsula; it's in what is today considered which country?
Yemen
Which verse instructed the Prophet to convey an important message to the Muslims in the place of Ghadir Khumm? Which verse was revealed after the Prophet finished his speech at Ghadir Khumm?
“O Apostle! Deliver what has been sent down to you from your Lord; and if you don’t do it, you have not delivered His message (at all); and Allah will protect you from the people …” (Qur’an 5:67)
“Today I have perfected your religion and completed my favour upon you, and I was satisfied that Islam be your religion.” (Qur’an 5:3)
DISCUSSION QUESTION, DOUBLE POINTS!
Which Qur’anic verse contains the command for Hajj?
Qur’an 22:27 (Surat al-Hajj): "And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways;
DISCUSS: Many believers have recently returned from Hajj. According to the teachings of Islam, what are some signs that their Hajj was accepted and positively transformed their lives?
What percentage of the Qur’an approximately consists of legal rulings (āyāt al-aḥkām)?
Around 500 verses (8%)
What concept is this hadith by the Prophet speaking about? “Sometimes a man might have 3 years of his life left but because of ______, Allah extends his life by 30 more years. On the other hand, a man might have 33 years of his life left but because he did not _______, Allah will shorten his life by 30 years.”
Observing family ties (Silah Rahm)
The Christians argued that Nabi Isa was the son of God because his mother had given birth to him without marrying anyone in this world. Therefore, they concluded, that his father is God. Which verse was revealed in response to this argument?
“Surely the example of Isa to Allah is like that of Adam; He created him from dust, and then said to him, ‘Be!’ and he was” [Surah Aali Imran, 3:59]
After the Prophet’s speech, one of his companions compiled the following verses of poetry. What was his name?
He calls them, (on) the day of Ghadir, their Prophet
In Khumm so hear (and heed) the Messenger’s call,
He said: “Who is your guide and leader? (mawlakum wa waliyyukum)”
They said, and there was no apparent blindness (clearly):
“Your God, our guide, and you are our leader
And you won’t find from among us, in this, any disobedient,”
He said to him: “Stand up O’ Ali, for I am
pleased to announce you Imam and guide after me (min ba’di imam(an) wa hadiy(an)),
So whomever I was his leader (mawla), then this is his leader (mawla)
So be to him supporters in truth and followers,”
There he prayed: “Allah! Be a friend and guide to his follower
And be, to the one who is Ali’s enemy, an enemy”
Hassan bin Thabit
What location near the Kaʿbah is described as the place where the awaited Imam (AJTF) will announce his uprising?
Between the Rukn al-Aswad (Black Stone) and the Maqām (Maqām Ibrahim)
DOUBLE POINTS, DISCUSSION!
Consider the following verses. These verses may appear contradictory if understood literally. What Qur'anic Sciences principle explains how Muslims should approach such verses?
"The Hand of Allah is above their hands." (48:10)
"The Most Merciful established Himself upon the Throne." (20:5)
Muhkam (محكم) verses are clear, decisive, and unambiguous. They form the foundation of the Qur'an and establish core beliefs and rulings.
Mutashabih (متشابه) verses are verses whose deeper meaning is not immediately apparent and may require interpretation in light of the Muhkam verses.
DISCUSS: What beautiful principle did Imam Ali (ع) mention in Khutbas 152 that relates to this?
DISCUSSION QUESTION, DOUBLE POINTS!
Fill in the blank: The Prophet (S) said, 'Gabriel advised me about ________ so frequently, that I really thought he would lay it down as an obligation.’ [Bihar al-Anwar, v. 76, p. 126, no. 2]
Brushing teeth
DISCUSS: Many Qur'anic rulings were followed by believers long before their benefits were understood by science. Does true submission require complete understanding? How can we apply this principle to modern issues and Islamic teachings?
DISCUSSION QUESTION! DOUBLE POINTS!
What is the verse of Mubahila? State the Surah and recite the verse.
Surah Ale Imran
فَمَنْ حَآجَّكَ فِيهِ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا جَآءَكَ مِنَ ٱلْعِلْمِ فَقُلْ تَعَالَوْا۟ نَدْعُ أَبْنَآءَنَا وَأَبْنَآءَكُمْ وَنِسَآءَنَا وَنِسَآءَكُمْ وَأَنفُسَنَا وَأَنفُسَكُمْ ثُمَّ نَبْتَهِلْ فَنَجْعَل لَّعْنَتَ ٱللَّهِ عَلَى ٱلْكَـٰذِبِينَ
Bonus: Verse 61
Discuss: Why did the Prophet bring Imam Ali, who is neither from the sons nor from the women?
Explain the context of revelation of the following verse in relation to the event of Ghadir: “A questioner questioned about the punishment to fall. For the disbelievers there is nothing to avert it, from Allah the Lord of the Ascent.” (70:1-3)
Story of Harith Ibn Nu’man al-Fahri (or Nadhr Ibn Harith) questioning the appointment of Imam Ali as the mawla after the Prophet.
There are 25 prohibitions of Ihram, list 15 of them.
Hunting, Intimacy, Marriage Contract, Use of Perfume, Wearing Sewn Clothes by Men, Looking in the Mirror, Wearing Shoes, Socks or Stockings, Outrage (Fusouq), Killing of Insects Found on the Body, Self Beautification, Applying Oil, Removal of Hair from the Body, Covering of the Head for Men, Ladies' Face Cover, Remaining under Shade by Men, Cutting Nails, Wearing of Arms, teeth extraction
REFLECT: What do you think is the wisdom behind these specific prohibitions? And why are there so many?
Consider the following verses:
Verse 1: "O you who believe! When you wish to privately consult the Messenger, offer a charity before your consultation..." (Qur'an 58:12)
Verse 2: "Are you afraid of offering charities before your consultation? Then if you do not do so, and Allah has turned to you in mercy, establish prayer, give zakat, and obey Allah and His Messenger..." (Qur'an 58:13)
At first glance, these verses appear to give different rulings. What Qur'anic principle explains this?
Naskh and Mansukh (abrogation). The first verse required believers to give charity before privately consulting the Prophet (ṣ). The second verse lifted that requirement.
BONUS: According to many narrations, who was the only person to consistently act upon verse 58:12 before it was lifted?
Name 6 foods mentioned in the Qur'an that are often associated with nourishment and blessing. Bonus points if you can provide the verse references.
Dates: "And shake toward yourself the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates." (19:25)
Honey: "From their bellies comes a drink of varying colors, wherein is healing for mankind." (16:69)
Milk: "We give you to drink from what is in their bellies... pure milk, palatable to drinkers." (16:66)
Olives and Grapes: "He causes to grow for you thereby the crops, olives, date palms, grapes, and all kinds of fruits..." (16:11)
Pomegranates: "...and olives and pomegranates, similar and dissimilar..." (6:99)
Figs: "By the fig and the olive." (95:1)