Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) - Book Three
What city and country was Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) born in?
Prophet Muhammad was born in the city of Makkah in Arabia.
Describe the land of Arabia during Prophet Muhammad's time.
Dry, hot, little rain, full of sand and rocks.
Who was our first Imam? BONUS: How was he related to Prophet Muhammad?
Hazrat Ali; the cousin and son in law of Prophet Muhammad
At what age was Hazrat Ali sent to life with Prophet Muhammad and his family?
AGE: 5
What do we say before we go out for a break in REC? What is the name of the surah. Can you recite it for the class?
Surah Al-Fatiha
Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem
Al hamdu lillaahi rabbil ‘alameen
Ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Maaliki yaumid Deen
Iyyaaka na’abudu wa iyyaaka nasta’een
Ihdinas siraatal mustaqeem
Siraatal ladheena an ‘amta’ alaihim
Ghairil maghduubi’ alaihim waladaaleen
Aameen
Name 5 qualities of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w)
Possible answers: honest, truthful, caring, compassionate, kind, respectful, helpful.
What is the name of the woman who took care of Prophet Muhammad and taught him how to speak Arabic, and how people lived in the desert? (Hint: Not his mother; Hazrat Aminah)
Halimah
Why is Imamat Day so important for Shia Ismaili Muslims?
Imamat Day (July 11th) signifies the day when Mawlana Hazir Imam became the new Imam (49th Imam).
There were many unbelievers of Makkah. What did the unbelievers NOT accept, and how did they behave towards Prophet Muhammad?
The unbelievers did NOT accept Islam. They often threw stones, refused to sell food, and tried to stop Muslims from praying to Allah.
What language is our dua written in?
Arabic
Who brought down the Message of Allah to Prophet Muhammad?
Angel Jibril (Gabriel)
What is the name of the month in which Prophet Muhammad received the revelation of the Quran?
Ramadhan
Who is our current living Imam, AND how many imams have we had so far (including present)?
Current Living Imam: Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussayni Hazir Imam
There have been 49 Imams (including the present living imam)
What was the color of the cloak that Prophet Muhammad gave to Hazrat Ali the night he left for Madinah? (HINT: story of the unbelievers trying to kill the Prophet)
The cloak was GREEN
Recite a tasbih you like to say, or that we have learned.
Examples:
SubhanAllah
Alhamdulillah
Ya Rahman Ya Rahim
InshaAllah
Salwat
What does the salwat; "Allahumma sali ala Muhammadin wa-aali Muhammad" mean?
O Allah, send your blessings on Muhammad and his family.
Prophet Muhammad often spent his time on Mount Hira. One night, as he was praying he heard a voice. Who did that voice belong to, and what was it commanding Prophet Muhammad to do?
The voice belonged to Angel Jibril (Gabriel), who commanded Prophet Muhammad to "read".
What does "as-sirat al-mustaqim" mean?
Guide us to the right path.
What happened at Ghadir-Khumm? (HINT: Prophet Muhammad was traveling with other Muslims in the desert and stopped them all to make an announcement....)
At Ghadir-Khumm, Prophet Muhammad appointed Hazrat Ali as the next successor. Prophet Muhammad was the LAST prophet, so Hazrat Ali became the FIRST imam.
Recite a few verses of a ginan. (We know you like to say Ya Imami Ya Imami)
Ya Imami Ya Imami
Anta Dhukhari Wamurami
Anta Nurun Fi Fuadi
Anta Nurun Fi Fuadi
Anta Ushqi Wa Hiyami
Anta Ushqi Wa Hiyami
Kullu Man Walal-Imama
Nala Majadan Wa Salama
Wartaqa Lil Hubbi Hamma
Samiqan Alil Maqami
Samiqan Alil Maqami
Ya Wasiyal e Anbiyai
Ya Salilal-Awsiyai
Laka Hubbi Wawalai
Laka Hubbi Wawalai
Wasalati Waduai
Wasalati Waduai
Kullu Man Walal-Imama
Nala Majadan Wa Salama
Wartaqa Lil Hubbi Hamma
Fi Majalatil-Wafai
Fi Majalatil-Wafai
Who are the SIX prophets we learned about this year?
1. Prophet Adam
2. Prophet Nuh (Noah)
3. Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
4. Prophet Musa (Moses)
5. Prophet Isa (Jesus)
6. Prophet Muhammad
What is the meaning of Laylat al-qadr in ENGLISH and what happened that night?
Laylat al-qadr - Night of Power
It is believed that on this night, Prophet Muhammad received the first verses of the Quran from Allah.
Name the FIVE people of the Ahl al-bayt in ORDER.
1. Prophet Muhammad
2. Hazrat Ali
3. Hazrat Fatimah
4. Hazrat Hasan
5. Hazrat Husayn
(peace be on them)
The journey of Prophet Muhammad and the Muslims from Makkah to Madinah is called ________?
Hijrah
What are your teachers names? Yes, we have names.
1A: Ms. Sarah and Ms. Zia
1B: Ms. Insia and Ms. Ishana