Chapter 6: Adam (A)
What were the two things that Shaitan promised would happen if Adam (A) ate from the tree?
They would be granted eternal life and become angels
What is the ceremonial running between the hills of Safa and Marwah known as?
Sai
What did Allah s.w.t. order Ibrahim (A) to do with his son Ismail (A)?
He ordered him to sacrifice Ismail (A)
In which nation were the two cities where Lut (A) sent to serve?
Ancient Palestine
When Zulaikha invited Yusuf (A) in and closed the door, what was the first thing he did?
He asked Allah (s.w.t.) for protection
After creating Adam (A), what did Allah (s.w.t.) teach him?
The names of all things
Who accompanied Ibrahim (A) during his long journey from Iraq to ancient Palestine? What was their relationship?
His nephew, Lut (A)
Why did Ibrahim (A) leave Hajar & Ismail (A) in Bakkah and go to Egypt?
He went to his first wife however, would visit them from time to time
What were the names of the two cities where Lut (A) lived and preached?
Sodom & Gomorrah
Why did Yusuf (A) want to go to the prison?
He wanted to get away from the bad environment
From what substance did Allah s.w.t. create human beings?
Extract of a clay
What is the other name for Makkah that was often used in the Quran?
Bakkah
What was Ismail (A)'s reaction on being told by his father what Allah s.w.t. had asked for?
Ismail (A) responded readily that if that is what Allah s.w.t. wanted then he would sacrifice his life without any hesitation or fear.
What was the law that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah violated?
They were violating the laws set for marriage being between a man & women, they wanted to have intimate relationships between two men.
What does ahsanal-qasas mean?
Beautiful narrations
Why did Iblis refuse to bow down to Adam (A)? (Specifically referencing the components from which they were made)
Iblis was a jinn made from fire therefore he thought that he was more powerful than something made out of clay. He had a sense of superiority therefore did not bow down.
What is the name of the tribe that was passing through Yemen and upon noticing the ZamZam water decided to settle in that area?
Jurhum Tribe
How is the animal sacrifice symbolic during the time of hajj?
It represents the idea that we can give up our lives, wealth, possessions, or anything for the sake of Allah s.w.t.
What did the people of Sodom & Gomorrah threaten to do to Lut (A) when he advised them to give up their wrong ways?
They threatened that they would chase him out of town.
How did they establish that Zulaikha was the guilty person?
Yusuf (A)'s shirt was torn at the back
How did the angels know that Adam (A) was more superior than all of them and that they must bow to him?
Allah asked the angels to name all the things in the garden, which they could not do however, Adam (A) could name everything therefore making him more superior.
Which nation originated from the offspring of Ishaq (A)?
The Israelite Nation
In what Surah are we told about the incident of Ismail's sacrifice?
Surah As-Saffat
How did Allah s.w.t. punish the people of Sodom & Gomorrah who were doing wrong deeds?
He turned the cities upside down and rained stones of clay on them.
How was Yusuf (A) related to Zulaikah?
She was the wife of Aziz, also known as part of her host family