History of Islam
What was the name of the cave where the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) received his first revelation? Bonus: What month?
Cave Hira
Ramadhan
How many Surahs are in the Holy Qur’an?
Bonus: What is the longest Surah?
114
Surah Al Baqarah
In which city was Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), the Promised Messiah, born?
Bonus: Year?
Qadian on Feb 13, 1835
The first condition requires an Ahmadi to abstain from what fundamental sin throughout their life?
Shirk i.e. associating any partner with God
What does this condition require a believer to place above his own desires and worldly inclinations as the governing principle of his life?
Condition 6:
The Holy Qur’an and obedience to Allah and His Messenger (sa).
This historic migration from Makkah to Madinah marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
What is the Hijrah?
Which Surah is known as “the Heart of the Qur’an”?
Bonus: Who does it refer to?
Surah Al Ya-Sin
Holy Prophet Mohammad (sa)
Who was the first person to perform Bai‘at at the hand of the Promised Messiah (as)?
Bonus: When & where?
Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nur-ud-Din (ra)
In 1889. Ludhaina, Punjab
The second condition includes staying away from falsehood, dishonesty, cruelty and what kind of harmful behavior involving the eyes?
Trespasses of the eye
This condition goes beyond simply avoiding arrogance. What attitude toward other human beings must a believer specifically abandon?
Condition 7:
Pride and treating others with contempt/disdain.
At Hudaybiyyah, the Holy Prophet (sa) sent this companion to Makkah to negotiate with the Quraish. His reported killing led to the Bai‘at-e-Rizwan.
Hazrat Osman (ra)
This Surah contains the verse in which Allah says that He has Himself sent down the Reminder and will surely guard it.
Surah Al Hijr
After the demise of the Promised Messiah (as) in 1908, what institution was established as the “second manifestation” of Divine power?
Khilafat
The third condition requires regular observance of the five daily prayers and encourages regularity in this prayer.
Tahajjud
According to this condition, what must a believer become so deeply engaged in that even the desire for personal gain is removed from his service to humanity?
Condition 8:
Serving Allah’s creation / serving mankind.
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was eventually violated when this allied tribe of the Quraish attacked the tribe allied with the Muslims, providing the immediate context for the Conquest of Makkah.
Banu Bakr attacked Banu Khuza'ah
According to the Qur’an's historical preservation, the Holy Prophet (sa) employed two complementary methods from the beginning to preserve revelation. Name both.
Memorization and writing/inscription
Name the book of the Promised Messiah (as) that contains the famous prophecy concerning the plague and was written in 1898.
Noah's Ark (Kashti-e-Nuh)
This condition prohibits causing harm to Allah’s creation under the influence of one’s passions. Identify the three channels specifically mentioned through which such harm must not be caused.
Tongue, hands, and other means.
This condition requires a lifelong bond of love and loyalty with the Promised Messiah (as). After his demise, what does it require the believer to remain attached to and obedient to?
Condition 9:
The institution of Khilafat.
After the Conquest of Makkah, the Muslims faced a major battle against Hawazin. Despite having an army of approximately 12,000, the Muslims initially experienced confusion after being attacked from a narrow pass.
Battle of Hunain
What is the deeper test of faith expressed in this condition? It concerns a believer's response when faced with hardship, adversity, trouble, humiliation and suffering.
To remain completely faithful to Allah, not turn away from Him, and remain content with His decree.
The final condition combines three commitments: maintaining brotherhood with fellow believers, obeying the Khalifa of the time, and being prepared to do what for the sake of Islam?
Condition 10:
To sacrifice one’s life, wealth, time and honour in the cause of Islam.