HAJJ
What do pilgrims do when they walk around the Ka'bah seven times?
Tawaf
What major announcement did Prophet Muhammad (s) make at Ghadir Khumm?
He announced Imam Ali (a.s.) as leader after him.
Who was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (s) who was martyred in Karbala?
Imam Hussain (as)
In which language was the Qur’an revealed?
Arabic
What are the 5 Roots of Religion (Usul al-Deen)?
What is the name of the act of walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah during Hajj?
Sa'i
What does the word “Mawla” mean in the context of Ghadir?
Leader, or guide.
In which Islamic month did the tragedy of Karbala take place?
How many Surahs are there in the Qur’an?
114
Why are Imams important in Shia Islam?
They guide Muslims and explain the true teachings of Islam.
In which city is the Ka'bah located?
Mecca
In which Islamic month does Eid al-Ghadeer take place?
Dhu al-Hijjah
On which day of Muharram is Ashura?
The 10th of Muharram
Who brought the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad (s)?
Jibreel
What are the two main sources of guidance in Islam?
The Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (s) and Ahlul Bayt.
What is the special white clothing worn by pilgrims during Hajj called?
Ihram
What is the famous quote said at Ghadir Khumm?
“For whoever I am his Mawla, Ali is his Mawla.”
«مَن كنتُ مولاه فهذا عليٌّ مولاه»
Name two members of Imam Husayn's family who were present in Karbala.
Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a.s.), Bibi Zaynab (a.s.), Hazrat Abbas (a.s.), Ali Akbar (a.s.), Ali Asghar (a.s.)
Where did Prophet Muhammad (s) receive the first verses of the Qur’an?
In a cave called Hira, near Makkah.
Name all members of Ahlul Bayt in the Cloak (Ahl al-Kisa).
Prophet Muhammad (s), Imam Ali (a.s.), Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (a.s.), Imam Hasan (a.s.), Imam Husayn (a.s.)
What is the act called in Hajj where pilgrims cut or trim their hair?
Taqsir
What does Ghadir Khumm mean?
It is called Ghadir Khumm because it is the name of a place where there was a pond (ghadir) called Khumm, between Makkah and Madinah.
Which commander from Yazid’s army changed sides and joined Imam Husayn (a.s.) before the battle of Karbala?
Hurr ibn Yazid al-Riyahi (Hurr)
On what mountain is the Cave of Hira located?
Jabal al-Noor (جبل النور)
Which famous hadith tells Muslims that the Quran and the Ahlul Bayt should never be separated?
Hadith al-Thaqalayn