Basics of Islam
History and Prophecies
Prayers
The Holy Quran
Contemporary
100
What are the four attributes of Allah mentioned in Surah Fatiha and their meanings?
- Rabbul-Aalameen (Lord of all the Worlds)
- Ar-Rahmaan (the Gracious)
- Ar-Raheem (the Merciful)
- Maliki Yaumiddeen (Master of the Day of Judgement)
100
Who is Muslih Mau’ood? Mention two attributes of the Muslih Ma’ood that were prophesied?
Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-din Mahmood Ahmad (ra). Two attributes: He will be extremely intelligent and understanding and will be meek of heart and will be filled with secular and spiritual knowledge.
100
What is the prayer of a parent towards their child?
رَبَّنَا ہَبۡ لَنَا مِنۡ اَزۡوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّیّٰتِنَا قُرَّۃَ اَعۡیُنٍ وَّاجۡعَلۡنَا لِلۡمُتَّقِیۡنَ اِمَامًا
Transliteration: “Rabbana hablana min azwaa-jinaa wa dhurriyyaatinaa qurrata a`yunin-waj-`alnaa lil-muttaqeena imaamaa.”
Translation: “O our Lord, grant us of our spouses and children the delight of our eyes and make each of us a leader of the righteous.” (25:75)
100
List seven foods mentioned in the Holy Quran.
Dates, fig, olives, grapes, pomegranates, honey, milk, fish, corn, ginger, grain, mint, banana, basil, etc.
100
Recite the Hadith that obligates education for both men and women in Islam.
Transliteration: Talabul `ilmi fareezatun `alaa kulli Muslimin-wa Muslimatin
Translation: Seeking of knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim man and woman. (Baihiqi)
200
Name the six articles of faith.
To believe in the Oneness of Allah
To believe in the Angels
To believe in the Books of Allah
To believe in the Day of Judgment
To believe in the Divine decree (will of Allah)
200
When and where was the first mission established outside the Indo-Pak continent. What is the name of the masjid?
The London Mission which was established in 1914, Masjid Fazl.
200
What is the prayer of a child towards their parents?
رَّبِّ ارۡحَمۡہُمَا کَمَا رَبَّیٰنِیۡ صَغِیۡرًا
Transliteration: “Rabir hum huma kama rabayyani sagheera.”
Translation: “My Lord, have mercy on them even as they nourished me in my childhood.” (17:25)
200
Recite the promise of Allah regarding safeguarding the Holy Qur’an.
اِنَّا نَحۡنُ نَزَّلۡنَا الذِّکۡرَ وَاِنَّا لَہٗ لَحٰفِظُوۡنَ
Transliteration: “Inna nahnu nazalnaz zikra wa inna lahu la hafizoon.”
Translation: “Verily, We Ourself have sent down this Exhortation, and most surely We will be its Guardian.” (15:10)
200
How did the Holy Prophet (saw) illustrate the equality of people in his farewell sermon?
He held up his hands and said, “Even as the fingers of the two hands are equal, so are human beings equal to one another.”
300
Name five of the ten conditions of bai’at.
That till the last day of his life, he shall abstain from shirk (associating any partners with Allah).
That he shall keep away from falsehood, cruelty, adultery, dishonesty, disorder, rebellion and every kind of evil.
That he shall offer prayers (Salat) five times daily.
That he shall not inflict injury on any of Allah’s creatures.
That he would bear every hardship for the sake of Allah.
That he shall not follow vulgar customs and guard against evil inclinations.
That he shall discard pride and haughtiness, live in humility & meekness
That he shall hold his faith, dignity, and the welfare of Islam dearer than his own life, wealth and children.
That he shall have sympathy for all of God’s creatures, and devote his talents to their welfare.
That he shall establish brotherhood with me (i.e.Ahmad), obeying me in all good things, and firmly adhere to these rules until the last breadth of his life.
300
Who was the companion of the Holy Prophet (saw) among whose progeny was the Promised Messiah and Mahdi was to appear? – Recite the prophecy
Hazrat Salman Farsi (ra).
Hadith: “Even if the Eeman will ascend to the Pleiades, men from among his people will bring it back to earth.” (Bukhari)
300
Recite the prayer for leaving your home.
Transliteration: “BismiLlaah-i tawakkaltu `alAllahi walaa haula walaa quwwata illaa biLlaah-i.”
Translation: “(I leave my house), in the name of Allah and I put my trust in Allah. (One has) no power (to be safe from sins) and no power (to do good) except with (the help of) Allah.”
300
In the Holy Quran, why does God refer to Himself in the plural?
Allah Almighty refers to Himself in the plural in order to indicate His supreme authority and majesty. A similar analogy can be made to the human language. For instance, a study of the language of kings reveals that they too modeled their names in the plural form. Although the king was one being, special emphasis was made on using the pronoun “we” to distinguish his dignity, high status and rule over his kingdom. Similarly, God has referred to Himself in the plural sense in the Holy Qur’an to elucidate the Divine supremacy that He has over the universe. Every faith has adopted this style, but Islam makes the grandeur of the Creator very adamant and clear.
300
Who was Sir Chaudary Zafrullah Khan Sahib?
Sir Chaudary Zafrullah Khan Sahib was the first Ahmadi Muslim Foriegn Minister of Pakistan and first Muslim to serve the International Court of Justice in The Hague as a judge.
400
Name five Islamic months of the year.
Muharram
Safar
Rabi ul-Awwal
Rabi ul-Akhir
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha’baan
Ramadan
Shawal
Dhul Qadah
Dhul Hijjah
400
What were some of the statements prophesied by the Holy Prophet (saw) about the Promised Messiah?
What will be your condition when the son of Mary will descend among you and he will be your Imam from among yourselves." (Bukhari, Kitab Ul Anbiya, Bab Nazool Isa)
“Of our Mahdi there are two signs which have never taken place ever since the Earth and the Heaven came into existence. One is that in the month of Ramadan the moon shall be eclipsed on the first of its nights and the sun in the middle of its days; and such a sign has never occurred ever since the creation of the Earth and the Heaven.” (Dar Qutni vol. 8, p. 188)
"When you hear the advent of Mahdi then enter into his fold even if you have to walk on snow by crawling and creeping to reach him." (Kanzul Ummal; also footnotes to Musnad Ahmad Bin Hanbal, Vol. 6, p. 29-30)
400
Recite a Hadith that forbids backbiting.
Transliteration: “Al gheebatu ashaddu minal qatli.”
Translation: “Backbiting is worse than killing.”
400
Which Chapter of the Holy Qur’an talks about the spider and the essence of it?
Chapter 29, “Al-Anqaboot”. The spider’s web is used as an example of the frailty and brittleness of the polytheistic beliefs of idolatry which cannot stand intelligent criticism.
400
At what stage does the human soul become practically immune to failure or faltering and is at peace with its Creator?
Nafs-e- Mutma'innah
500
Who are the Khulfa-e-Rashideen and the five Khulafa of the Promised Messiah?
The four khulafa of the Holy Prophet(SAW) are Hazrat Abu Bakar (ra), Hazrat Umar Farooq (ra), Hazrat Uthman Ghani (ra), Hazrat Ali (ra).
The five khulufa of the Promised Messiah are Hazrat Maulvi Hakeem Nooruddin (ra), Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad (ra), Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (ra), Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (ra), Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aa)
500
What is the Black Stone? And what significance does it hold for Muslims?
According to the Holy Prophet(saw), the black stone in the Ka’aba is one of the remnants of the stones that were showered from ‘heaven’. The ‘stones’ that came from ‘heaven’ (which we now understand were probably part of a meteor-showered in that area under the command of God) were used to build the very first house of worship of God.
500
Say the correct sequence of the words in the prayer between two sajdahs:
O Allah forgive me, raise me up (in status), have mercy on me, make good my shortcoming, guide me, provide for me, grant me security.
"O Allah forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me security, make good my shortcoming, provide for me, raise me up (in status)."
500
According to Chapter 4, Verse 70 of the Holy Quran, those who Obey Allah, and the Messenger will have people of the following ranks as reward.
Prophets, Truthful, Martyrs, Righteous
500
What are some principles laid down by Islam for establishing world peace?
Cooperate with all other religions in works of philanthropy.
Stand up for freedom and tolerance in matters of religion.
Promote unity and cohesion amongst followers of all religions.
Establish absolute justice between all world leaders.