Halloween Around the World
Which country is famous for Día de los Muertos?
Mexico
Which candy was originally created as a Halloween treat in the shape of a kernel of corn?
Candy Corn
Who are the main characters of our book?
Fatima and Hadi
What is the name used for the Ismaili Muslim place of gathering and prayer?
Jamatkhana
Who's the last Prophet?
Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s)
Which country is associated with the legend of Dracula?
Romania
What is the main purpose of a jack-o’-lantern traditionally?
To ward off evil spirits
Name 2 places of worship/rest areas for travelers listed in the book (typically for Sufis)
Ribats, Khanaqahs, Tekkes
What does Batin mean?
Inner meaning (esoteric)
Who's the first Prophet?
Prophet Adam (a.s)
What is Halloween called in Brazil?
Dia das Bruxas
What was the original color of Jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
White
Name 2 things taken on a journey (Page 16)
Map-makers tools, Leather water bottles, Medicines/Ointments, Dried Meats/Fruits, and Weapons
What is the Ismaili term for the succession designation of an Imam?
Nass
What is the name of the first chapter revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s) in Mount Hira?
Surah al-Alaq
Where did the ancient festival of Samhain begin?
Ireland
What does the word “witch” originally mean?
wise woman
Who most famously traveled to India during his expeditions? (He has written books on his travels!)
Ibn Battuta
In how many jurisdictions do Ismaili Muslims live?
22
What is the name of the first Muslim to proclaim the Adhan (Call to prayer)
Bilal (r.a)
What vegetable was used to make jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins?
Turnips
What does it supposedly mean if you see a spider on Halloween?
A loved one is watching over you
What Muslim divided the word into 7 climate zones like Ptolemy did?
al-Idrisi
Who was the last Imam-Caliph to rule the Fatimid Empire?
Mawlana al-Mustansir bi’llah
Who is the only Prophet to have directly spoken to Allah without going through the Angel Jibril?
Prophet Musa (a.s)