Companions
Quran
Seerah
Prophets
Double Jeopardy
100

This companion was instructed by the prophet to learn the language of the Jews, he mastered it in 2 weeks. What is his name?

Zayd ibn Thabit - the personal scribe of Rasool SAW

100

Who made a barrier that put away Yajuj and majuj and what did he use to create the barrier?

Dhul Qarnayn, Iron+ copper 

ءَاتُونِى زُبَرَ ٱلْحَدِيدِ ۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا سَاوَىٰ بَيْنَ ٱلصَّدَفَيْنِ قَالَ ٱنفُخُوا۟ ۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا جَعَلَهُۥ نَارًۭا قَالَ ءَاتُونِىٓ أُفْرِغْ عَلَيْهِ قِطْرًۭا ٩٦

Bring me blocks of iron!” Then, when he had filled up ˹the gap˺ between the two mountains, he ordered, “Blow!” When the iron became red hot, he said, “Bring me molten copper to pour over it.” (18:96)



100

Which two surahs did the prophet SAW regularly recite in the sunnah prayer of Fajr?

Ikhlas and Kafiroon 

100

This prophet unintentionally missed the time of prayer when distracted from his love for good things, in his case specifically, horses. Which prophet?  

Sulayman A.S. This teaches us that although good things (wealth, properties, etc)  are blessings from Allah, they can also be tests for us.

100

What is the first takbeer in prayer called?

Takbeer atul ihram  

200

This sahaba was so good at interpreting the Quran that even among older Sahabas such as Omar would take counsel from him. This sahaba dedicated his youth to deen, he spent the night with the prophet to watch him, he would wait by the doors of other sahaba to ask them questions, etc.

Abdullah ibn Abbas

200

This surah was revealed to the prophet to console him after the loss of his son. What was the name of his son and surah?

Al-Kwathar, Abdullah 

200

What was an alternative for the prisoners of war who did not have money for their ransom?

They had to teach muslims how to read and write  

200

What did prophet Ibrahim say/challenge Nimurd when he claimed to be god?

He said  " When Abraham said to him: "My Lord (Allah) is He Who gives life and causes death." He said: "I give life and cause death." Abraham said: "Verily, Allah causes the sun to rise from the east; then cause it you to rise from the west." ( 2:258 Quran)

200

This place of worship is located directly above the kaaba and every single day 70,000 angels enter to worship Allah SWT and then they leave and never return again. What is this place called?

Bait al Ma3moor 

300

This sahaba was tortured by his father, when he escaped and encountered the Muslims whilst the treaty of Hudaybiyyah was being made, he was taken back by his father and he could not go to Medina with the Muslims. The Prophet approached (Sahaba's name) and consoled him:“O ....! The writing of the peace treaty between us and them was completed. Be patient a bit more and expect its reward from Allah. There is no doubt that Almighty Allah will create a way out for you and for the weak and forbidden Muslims who are near you. We made a peace treaty with these people and we promised them in the name of Allah. We cannot break our promise to them.” What was his name?

Abu Jandal Ibn Suhayl 

300

This person led the people of Musa astray by making a gold calf. What is his name?

Samiri . “Moses then asked, “What did you think you were doing, O  Sâmiri?” He said, “I saw what they did not see, so I took a handful ˹of dust˺ from the hoof-prints of ˹the horse of˺ the messenger-angel ˹Gabriel˺ then cast it ˹on the moulded calf˺. This is what my lower-self tempted me into.”1 (20:95-96)

300

How did Rasool prove to Quraysh that he really went to Jerusalem on his night journey?

He accurately described the caravans coming to Mecca and accurately described Jerusalem and the place he prayed (Bait al maqdis)

300

Which prophet has not had the angel of death visit him?

Isa AS “and for boasting, “We killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.” But they neither killed nor crucified him—it was only made to appear so. Even those who argue for this ˹crucifixion˺ are in doubt. They have no knowledge whatsoever—only making assumptions. They certainly did not kill him.Rather, Allah raised him up to Himself. And Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.” (4:157-158)

300

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah SAW, said, “A Muslim has six rights over another Muslim……” What are they?

“A Muslim has six rights over another Muslim: 

1. to greet him with peace when he is met, 

2. to answer his invitation when invited, 

3. to advise him when he seeks counsel, 

4.to bless him when he sneezes and praises Allah,

5. to visit him when he is sick, 

6. and to follow his funeral when he dies.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2162

400

Out of the 4 Khulafa ar rashidun who served the longest ?

Uthman ibn 3affan

400

Reciting this surah before sleep/ at night protects you from the punishment of the grave.

Mulk

400

This battle was fought against the tribes of Hawazin and Thaqif shortly after the conquest of makkah.

Battle of Hunayn 8AH

400

This prophet was sent to the people of Madyan and they worshiped a large tree.

Shuaib (AS) 

400

The 4 sacred months in Islam (Hint: Ramadan is not one of them)

Rajab, Muharram , dhul qa3da, dhul hijja 

500

This sahabiyah prevented the spy from Banu Quraydhah from causing harm to women and children whilst the battle of Ahzab/khandaq was taking place.

Saffiyah bint abdelmuttalib - The aunt of Rasool SAW & the sister of Hamza

500

What is the unbearably cold part of hell fire called?

Zamhareera

مُّتَّكِـِٔينَ فِيهَا عَلَى ٱلْأَرَآئِكِ ۖ لَا يَرَوْنَ فِيهَا شَمْسًۭا وَلَا زَمْهَرِيرًۭا ١٣

“There they will be reclining on ˹canopied˺ couches, never seeing scorching heat or bitter cold” (76:13)

THEY- referring to the people of Jannah. Read more on Surah Insan to learn about the bounties of Jannah!



500

Give a brief summary of what happened at Al-Raji?

The tribes of Udhal and Qarrah sent delegations to the prophet pretending to have accepted Islam. The prophet sent with them the best teachers, however, the muslims were ambushed at the well of Raji. It was a set up. 

500

Which prophet called upon Allah to not leave him childless?

Zakariya A.S  

"وَزَكَرِيَّآ إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥ رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِى فَرْدًۭا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْوَٰرِثِينَ"

And ˹remember˺ when Zachariah cried out to his Lord, “My Lord! Do not leave me childless, though You are the Best of Successors.” (Surah Anbiya 89) 



500

Ibn Abbas reported a Hadith mentioning to take advantage of 5 blessings before they are deprived. What are they? 

Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Take advantage of five before five: 

1. your youth before your old age, 

2. your health before your illness, 

3. your riches before your poverty, 

4. your free time before your work, and 

5. your life before your death.” 

Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani