About His Life
What was Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)’s original name?
Abdu Amr or Abdul Ka’bah
What virtue is Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) known for?
Generosity
Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) was of those who have the distinction of being from the people of two Hijras, who migrated twice for the sake of Allah (SWT). What name are these people given?
Ashab al-Hijratain
Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) kept on donating to charity, but his wealth only increased. Why is that?
Wealth does not decrease with sadaqah. Allah (SWT) filled Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)'s life and wealth with barakah.
Which Surah does not begin with the basmallah?
Surat At-Tawbah
What was Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)’s profession?
Merchant (or Businessman)
Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) was one of the 10 people promised paradise. What is the name of those 10 people?
Al-Asharah Al-Mubashireen
What was an honor that was exclusive to Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)?
He was the only confirmed person that the Prophet (S) prayed behind.
(Some say Abu Bakr (RA) as well)
Give another example of Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)'s generosity.
He provided for Prophet Muhammad (S)'s wives after the death of the Prophet (S).
He supplied the Muslim army with camels and horses during the Battle of Badr.
Brought a caravan of 700 merchant camels to Medina and distributed the entire merchandise as charity.
What are the six pillars of Iman in order?
Belief in Allah (SWT), Belief in Angels, Belief in the Divine Books, Belief in the Prophets and Messengers, Belief in the Day of Judgment, Belief in Qadar (Divine Decree)
Which clan was Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) from?
Banu Zahra
How did Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) exemplify courage and responsibility during the Battle of Uhud?
He continued to fight in the battle despite the injuries he sustained
What was in Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)’s will?
He willed 400 Dinars for each veteran of the Battle of Badr that was still alive and left a huge portion of his wealth to the wives of the Prophet (S)
Who are the 4 Khulafaa in Islam, in order?
Abu Bakr (RA), Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), Uthman ibn Affan (RA), Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
In which battle did Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) play a significant role in defending Medina against the Quraysh army?
The Battle of Uhud
Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) is also remembered for his humility despite being very wealthy. What famous gesture of humility did he display when he entered Medina?
He refused to accept Sa’ad ibn Rabi’ (RA)’s help and instead asked where the marketplace was so he could take care of himself and make his own money.
Through Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)’s marriage, his most prominent son was born, Abu Salama ibn Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA). Who did his son become?
Abu Salama ibn Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) became one of the seven jurists of Medina.
It is said that everyone in Medina lived off Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)’s sadaqah. How so?
1/3 of the people had debts to others that he paid off for them, 1/3 had debts owed to him that he forgave, and the other 1/3 was the sadaqah that he gave to people in Medina
What are the names of the angles that watch over Heaven and Hell?
Ridwan (Heaven) and Malik (Hell)
With which Ansar did the Prophet Muhammad (S) pair Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) during the Hijrah and why?
Sa’ad ibn Rabi (RA); they had contrasting social/financial situations at the time, but they were both known as very wealthy yet generous people.
Why was Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA)’s trading so successful?
He looked only for halal, and steered away from haram, even what was debated as haram.
What role did Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) play during the Caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan (RA)?
He was one of the six people chosen to form the council of shura that selected the next Khalifah after Umar ibn al-Khattab's (RA) death
What does Taqwa mean and when did the Prophet Muhammad (S) advise Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) to have Taqwa?
Taqwa is being God-conscious. The Prophet (S) advised him to have Taqwa when he sent Abdulrahman ibn Awf (RA) on a military mission.
What are the 12 Islamic months in order?
Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-Ula, Jumada al-Akhirah, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhu al-Qadah, Dhu al-Hijjah