Prophet Ibrahim AS
What did Ibrahim (AS) see in his dream that Allah commanded him to do?
Sacrifice his son
What was sent by Allah instead of sacrificing Ismail (AS)?
A Ram
Who is Hajar (AS)?
Mother of Ismail (AS)
What act of worship are non-pilgrims especially encouraged to do on the Day of Arafah?
Fasting
What structure do pilgrims circle during Tawaf and how many times?
Kaaba/ 7 times
What did Ibrahim (AS) destroy to show his people they had no power?
The idols/statues
Which famous building did Ismail (AS) help build with his father?
Kaaba
What act of Hajar (AS) is commemorated during Sa’i in Hajj and Umrah?
Her search for water for Ismail (AS)
What special day occurs on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah?
Day of Arafah
What ritual commemorates Ibrahim’s (AS) rejection of Shaytan’s temptations?
Stoning the Jamarat (Rami)
Who tried to stop Ibrahim (AS) from obeying Allah during the sacrifice journey?
Shaytan
What was Ismail’s (AS) response when his father told him about the dream?
He told his father to do what Allah commanded
What important lesson do Muslims learn from Hajar’s (AS) story?
Trust in Allah / Tawakkul / Patience and perseverance
What are Muslims encouraged to say often during these days?
Takbeer (“Allahu Akbar”)
According to the hadith, “Hajj is ___.”
Arafah
What are the 2 things that Allah did to fire before Ibrahim (AS) landed in it?
Allah made the fire cool and safe for him
What Prophet descended from the lineage of Ismail (AS)?
Prophet Muhammad
What did Hajar (AS) repeatedly say while trying to contain the flowing water, according to narrations? What does it mean in English?
“Zamzam” / “Stop, stop”
Complete the hadith: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than…”
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah
What is the name of the sermon delivered by the Prophet ﷺ during his farewell Hajj?
Khutbatul Wada’ (The Farewell Sermon)
What title was given to Ibrahim (AS) because of his closeness and devotion to Allah?
Khalilullah (Friend of Allah)
What quality of Ismail (AS) is specifically praised in the Quran regarding his promises?
He was true to his promises
When Hajar (AS) asked Ibrahim (AS), “Did Allah command you to do this?” what was her response after he said yes?
“Then Allah will not abandon us.”
Which Surah begins with Allah swearing by the “10 nights,” which many scholars interpret as the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah?
Surah Al-Fajr
Which Surah contains the famous verse proclaiming the completion of the religion during the Farewell Hajj?
Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:3)