AhlulBayt
Where is Imam Kadhim (A.S) buried?
Kadhimiya, Iraq
Where did the Prophet declare “Ali is my Mawla"?
Ghadeer Khumm
What is the river from which water was cut off for Imam Hussain (A.S)'s camp?
Euphrates (Furat)
List the 6 Surah's in the Quran that are named after Prophets.
Yunus.
Yusuf.
Ibrahim.
Muhammad.
Hud.
Nuh.
What is country where the Shia seminary city of Najaf is located?
Iraq.
Give THREE titles of Imam Mahdi (A.S) with translation.
Al Qaim - The Upriser
Sahib Al Zama - Master of the Age
Al Muntazar - Awaited One
Baqiat Allah - Remanant of God
Al Hujjah - Proof of God
What is the Islamic date of Eid al‑Ghadeer?
18 Dhul Hijjah
Who is the commander who defected from Umar ibn Sa’ad’s army to join Imam Hussain (A.S)?
Hur ibn Yazid
Which Prophet is mentioned by name the most times in the Qur'an? And how many times?
Prophet Musa (A.S) - 136 times.
What is the city known as the heart of Shia learning in Iran?
Qom.
This Imam is known for delivering the Khutbah al‑Shaqshaqiyyah, a sermon expressing frustration over usurpation of leadership.
Imam Ali (A.S)
What is the verse where Allah commands the Prophet to announce a crucial message: “Deliver what has been revealed to you"?
Qur’an 5:67
Which companion of Imam Hussain was a former companion of the Prophet and delivered the final khutbah before being martyred.
Habib ibn Muzahir al‑Asadi
What was the first complete surah revealed?
Al-Fatiha
Who is the author of Nahjul Balagha.
Sharif al‑Radi
How many times did Imam Hassan (A.S) go for hajj?
25 times, on foot
What is the verse revealed after Ghadeer: “Today I have perfected your religion"?
Qur'an 5:3
Name THREE widely known benefits of Ziyaratul Hussain (A.S).
Forgiveness of all sins.
Protection in this world and next.
Status equal to performing Hajj.
What does the word 'surah' literally mean?
High position/ elevated status.
Who is the scholar which compiled the major hadith collection al‑Kafi?
Sheikh al‑Kulayni
Give 3 ayahs of the Holy Qur'an which were revealed only regarding Imam Ali (A.S).
"Those who establish prayer and give zakat while bowing" (5:55)
"And among the people is he who sells himself, seeking means to the approval of Allah" - Laylat al-Mabit (2:207)
"Those who spend their property by night and day, secretly and openly" (2:274)
"And he with whom is the knowledge of the Book" (13:43)
"And those in authority among you" (4:59)
Any other response subject to assessment.
Who is the early historian recorded that over 70 companions, including the ten promised Paradise, witnessed and narrated the Prophet’s declaration at Ghadeer.
Al-Tabari
What was Abbasid policy that ordered the shrine to be demolished and the land to be ploughed?
Tatyeer al‑Ard
How many ayahs are there in the Holy Qur'an?
6348
The “four major Shia books” (al‑Kutub al‑Arba’ah) were compiled during which historical era?
3rd–4th century AH