Abu Bakr (RA)
What made Abu Bakr RA 's acceptance of Islam unique?
Abu Bakr accepted without hesitation, while others all had a moment of doubt
The conquest of which major dynasty happened under Umar RA's caliphate?
Persian Sasanian Empire
Who called Uthman RA to Islam?
Abu Bakr RA
Who was Ali RA 's father?
Abu Talib RA
He was killed by one of the Kharijites while praying in Kufa, Iraq
How did the Prophet ﷺ describe Abu Bakr?
“If I was to choose a khalil other than Allah swt it would be Abu Bakr”
Who were Umar RA's mother and father?
Father: Khattab bin Nufail
Mother: Hanthama Bint Hashim
When did Uthman (RA) 's mother and father pass away?
Mother passed during his caliphate, father passed before Islam
What part of Ali (RA)s body did the prophet (SAW) miraculously heal before he gave him the flag at the battle of khaybar?
Eye
What is one of Uthman’s (ra) titles?
Dhun Nurain (one with the two lights)
Which military campaigns did Abu Bakr RA inititiate to consolidate the Islamic state?
Ridda Wars
What areas did Umar RA's leadership expand the khilafat to?
Modern-day:
- Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia
- Syria, Jordan, Palestine
- Lebanon, Egypt
- Portions of Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, south-western Pakistan
Which battle in 655 CE enhanced the Muslim naval power?
Battle of Mast
What were the two titles given to Ali RA?
The Lion of Allah swt (Asadullah)
The Gate to the City of Knowledge (Bab-e-ilm)
Which companion of the Prophet was mentioned as "his companion" in the Quran?
Abu Bakr RA
What did Abu Bakr RA do with his salary as a caliph?
He RA returned it entirely to the Muslim treasury upon his death
What are 3 significant socioeconomic contributions during the caliphate of Umar RA?
- Hijri Calendar
- Created police (people that uphold the laws)
- Built roads in cities
- Portion of treasury for poor and huffadh
What are 3 significant contributions that Uthman RA made that shaped Islamic history?
- Compilation of the Quran
- Expansion into Africa, Turkey, and Asia
- Remodeling of Masjid al-Nabawi
- Creation of a navy system
What are some character traits Ali RA was known for?
Courageous, humble, generous, strong sense of justice
What dua did the Prophet ﷺ make for Ali RA?
"Oh Allah, support whoever supports Ali and oppose whoever opposes Ali"
What did Abu Bakr RA say upon starting his caliphate?
"I have been appointed over you and I am not the best of you. Follow me as long as I follow Allah swt"
What special dua did Umar RA make?
"Oh Allah grant me martyrdom on your path. Allow it to be in Madinah and give me shahada through a disbeliever and not a believer."
How many ahadith is Uthman RA known to have narrated directly from the Prophet SAWS?
147
Where was Ali RA born?
In the Kaaba
How did Ali RA advise Muslims in dealing with internal dissent?
Ali RA said to ask for their forgiveness and guidance, that we recognize the haqq and baatil in this world but the next world is not for us to comment on