Tricky Terms
What is the meaning of Bismillah ir-Rahman ar-Rahim ?
In the name of Allah the most Beneficent the most Merciful.
Which day of the week is Chai and Chat?
Tuesdays
Barbine, Bavette, Bigotti
Bigotti
According to Shia tradition, who did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) designate as the "Commander of the Faithful" during Ghadir Khumm?
Hazrat Imam Ali (a.s.)
Acceptable Answers: Imam Ali (a.s.), Mawla Ali (a.s.)
What country has the most number of timezones
France
What is the meaning of, "Du'a Niyat Kher"?
May the good intentions of our prayers be accepted
How many games has the WLISA soccer team won?
0, but infinite in spirit
Cavatelli, Cavallini, Cappelletti
Cavallini
Where was Mawlana Hazar Imam, Noor Mawlana Shah Rahim al-Hussaini's first visit to the Jamat as the 50th Imam after his Takht-e-Nashini?
France Jurisdiction Jamat
Acceptable Answers: France, France Jamat
Which South American country has coastlines on both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
Colombia
What is the meaning of the Salwat (Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin wa aali Muhammad)?
O Allah, send Your choicest blessings on Prophet Muhammad and his family
What was the theme of WLISA's EOT in Fall 2024?
IIFA - Indian International Film Awards
Maccheroncini, Mafalde, Matricini
Matricini
What term describes the Ismaili emphasis on the esoteric or inner interpretation of religious texts, in contrast to their exoteric or literal meaning?
Batin
Which country in the world is entirely landlocked by a single other country?
Lesotho (San Marino, Vatican)
What is the meaning of the blessing Khanavadan?
"May your House Prosper"
Where is our EOT located?
Alumni Hall at United College (UW)
Anellini, Agnolotti, Amaretti
Amaretti
Where was our 46th Imam Hazrat Mawlana Hasan Ali Shah (a.s.) born?
Iran
Situated in Northern Italy, which city gave its name to a rich meat pasta sauce
Bologna
What is the meaning of the word Nass?
"A divine designation/appointment of successor" by the Imam-of-the-Time during his lifetime.
Explanation:
The concept of nass evolved in the early decades of Shia Islam, when several people claimed the Imamat for themselves. It was articulated, in particular, by the Imams Muhammad al-Baqir and Ja‘far al-Sadiq (peace be upon them), that the Imam can only be designated by the previous Imam and this is informed by divine support or inspiration. This must be an explicit designation made before witnesses.
What was the first event of Welcome Week this semester?
Meet and Greet Chai Social
Stringozzi, Su Filindeu, Scialacelli
Scialacelli
Who was the 39th Imam? (20 seconds to guess)
Mowlana Khalīl AllāhʿAlī (a.s)
(as per the list of Imams in our Du'a, it is Mowlana Khalīl AllāhʿAlī the First (a.s))
What country has the highest capital in the world?
La Paz, Bolivia