Prophets
Who is the first Prophet?
Prophet Adam
The birth-site of Imam Ali
Kabah
Literally translates to "Water of Purity", and mentioned in ginans as "amee", "paak pani", "nirmal neer".
Ab-e-Safa
What is the seat of the Ismaili Imamat called?
Diwan
Which Prophet is famously believed to have split the Red Sea in two to create a walking pathway in the middle of the sea?
Prophet Musa
The Mongols conquered this fortress in 1256 and partially demolished it, also burning its famous library.
Alamut
"Farman" is a persian word translating to what in English?
Command, Authority, Will, or Permission
When was the last time that Mawlana Hazar Imam graced a Jamat with a deedar? (date)
July 11, 2018 (Lisbon)
According the the ginan "Ashaji", how many prophets have there been?
124,000 (Source: Aashaajee Ek laakh ne chovees hazaar Saheb pegambar theeyaa ji)
What is located in the same compound, and shares the name of one of the most famous Islamic universities, initially constructed by the Fatimids?
Al Azhar Mosque
"Sukreet" is a Sanskrit word, which translates to what in English?
Good Deeds
What common phrase does "Basmala" refer to?
Bismiliahi Rahmanir Rahim
The drinking from the well of Zam-zam in Mecca is part of the ceremony of Hajj, and this well is considered to be Holy Water by most Muslims. The well of Zam-zam sprang out from the ground when WHICH prophet's heels stamped the ground beneath him when he was a baby?
Prophet Ismail
One of the holiest sites in Islam, it was a significant capture during the Crusades, and is still a contentious issue in Middle Eastern politics
Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
"O Imam of the Time, O our Lord, You are My Strength, You are My Support, and on You I Rely" is the English translation of what Arabic phrase from our Dua?
"Ya Imamaz Zaman, Ya Mawlana, Anta Quwwati, Wa Anta Sanadi, Wa Ilayka Tikali"
Who is our first Pir?
Prophet Muhammad
When being thrown into the fire by unbelievers, THIS prophet proclaimed "Allah is sufficient for me, and He is my Trustee" (Hasbanallah wa nimal wakil), and then came out of the fire alive and well.
Prophet Ibrahim
Imam Zain-ul-abideen was not part of the signficant Islamic battle (during his lifetime) at THIS city AND this country, where the Shia's were heavily outnumbered
Karbala, Iraq
When preparing Chhanta water, which prayer do Mukhi-Kamadias recite over the water?
Nad-e-Ali (3 times)
Which of the following is Imam al-Muizz NOT known for: 1. commissioning the discovery of the fountain pen 2. longest imamate of a Fatimid Imam caliph 3. commissioning the founding of Al Azhar 4. being the 4th Fatimid Imam-Caliph 5. commisioning the founding of Cairo as the capital of Fatimid caliphate
The longest imamate of a Fatimid Imam Caliph was Imam al-Mustansir Billah