Wildcard Trivia
What was prophet Adam (AS) created from?
Clay
What did Yusuf (AS) hide in Binyamin’s bag? Why?
Yusuf put a gold measuring bowl in Binyamin’s bag so that he would be seen as a thief and have to stay in Egypt.
In the first ayah of this surah, what does Allah swear by?
Allah swears by time.
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Name the 5 pillars that Islam is built upon.
Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Hajj, and Sawm
In Islam, what is the term for the lawful or permissible?
Halal
In which Islamic month is Eid al Fitr celebrated?
Shawwal
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How did Yusuf (AS) gain high status in Egypt?
He interpreted the king’s dream.
What is a believer allowed to swear by?
A believer can only swear by Allah.
What happens if a person denies any of the obligations of the pillars of Islam?
He becomes a disbeliever
What is the Arabic term for worship of Allah?
Ibaadah
In the call for Fajr, what is the meaning of
"الصلاة خير من النوم"
“prayer is better than sleep”
What caused Ya’qoob (AS) to become blind? What cured him?
The grief of losing both Yusuf and Binyamin caused Ya’qoob (AS) to become blind. When Yusuf’s shirt was cast over his head, Ya’qoob’s vision was restored by the permission of Allah
Translate the following ayah:
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ
“Indeed, mankind is in loss”
Why are they called pillars?
They create a solid foundation for a believer's faith.
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What is the name of the tribe that the Prophet (SAW) came from?
Quraysh
How old was the Prophet Peace and Blessings be upon him when he was first given revelation?
40 years old
At what moment in his story did Yusuf (AS) understand the true meaning of his dream?
Yusuf (AS) understood the meaning of his dream when his parents and brothers bowed to him in prostration.
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In this surah, Allah explains that mankind is in a state of loss. Who is the exception?
“except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience”
Acts of worship are divided into two groups. What are these groups?
Acts of performance (ex. praying) and acts of avoidance (ex. fasting from food).
What is the meaning of Allah's name Al - Razzaaq?
The Provider
Which Companion of the Prophet Peace and Blessings be upon him narrated the most ahaadith?
Abu Huraira May Allah be pleased with him
While imprisoned, Yusuf (AS) met two young men. What were their dreams and how did Yusuf (AS) interpret them?
One of them dreamt that he was pressing wine, and Yusuf interpreted this to mean that he would be from those who pour drink for the king. The other dreamt that birds were eating from his head, and Yusuf interpreted this to mean that he would be punished.
Explain 'Al Amr bil Ma’roof' (commanding the good).
As believers, we must advise people with good whenever possible.
Who reported the following hadith:
بُنِيَ الْإِسْلَامُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ: شَهَادَةِ أَنْ لَا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ، وَإِقَامِ الصَّلَاةِ، وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ، وَحَجِّ الْبَيْتِ، وَصَوْمِ رَمَضَانَ
‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar
What is the name of the purification performed when water is not available (dry ablution)?
Tayammum
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