Ashura
Which prophet escaped from a well on this day?
Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام
When was the Prophet ﷺ born?
12th of Rabi al Awwal 570 AD
What was the Prophet’s ﷺ method of transportation during Isra and during Mi’raj?
al Buraq and Ruff Ruff
What Islamic month comes after Ramadan?
Shawwal
Why do we run between the hills of Safa and Marwa?
To commemorate the act of Hagar عليه السلام running 7 times between the hills in search of water for her child, the Prophet Ismael عليه السلام
How many days and on which days are we advised to fast in observation of Ashura?
2 days: the day before and the day of OR the day of and the day after
Who was the person the Prophet ﷺ found refuge in after receiving the first revelation to “Read” and how did the Prophet ﷺ initially react to the news?
Khadijah رضی اللہ عنھا; the Prophet ﷺ was extremely anxious and physically in pain.
What is the name of the greeting between the Prophet ﷺ and Allah سبحانه و تعالى?
at Tashahhud
On what nights in the month of Ramadan could the Qur’an have been revealed?
21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th
When does Hajj take place?
From the 8th to the 12th of Dhul Hijjah
What physical structure is a sign and remnant that is a symbol and reminder of the miracle, the might, and the mercy of Allah سبحانه و تعالى and where is this structure located?
Prophet Nuh’s عليه السلام Ark; Mount Judi in Turkey
Who was with the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijrah?
Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه
In whose house was the Prophet ﷺ resting right before the night of Isra and Mi’raj?
Umm Hani رضي الله عنها
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan?
The sick, the elderly, young children, a pregnant woman, a woman who is menstruating, and people who are traveling
What are the 3 fardh of Hajj?
1 - Irham and intention
2 - Going to Arafat
3 - Tawaf after the sacrifice
How did Prophet Musa عليه السلام and his people escape from Firaun?
Allah سبحانه و تعالى bestowed the miracle of splitting the Red Sea
Who named the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
His grandfather Abd al-Muttalib
What gifts were bestowed upon humankind on this night?
Salaah, fasting, and the last 2 ayat of surah al Baqarah
What form of ibadah can we complete both individually and with a group of people over the course of the month of Ramadan?
Khatm al Qur’an
What is the difference between Hajj and Umrah?
Hajj is a pillar of Islam and can only be performed during one specific time of the year while Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. Umrah is one act while Hajj is a collection of acts.
What lessons can we as an Ummah learn from the outcome of Karbala?
Importance of standing up against injustice, suffering, and oppression no matter how powerful the oppressor is, accepting a hard fate in the present for a better and bigger picture in the future, and foreshadowing how the righteous would always be ridiculed and targeted even by Muslims.
Tell me 2 surahs that contain ayats from the Qur’an that reference mawlid.
Surah al Yunus ayat 58 and Surah al Ahzab ayat 56
Which prophet did the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ meet at each level of Jannah?
1 - Prophet Adam عليه السلام
2 - Prophet Isa عليه السلام and Prophet Yahya عليه السلام
3 - Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام
4 - Prophet Idris عليه السلام
5 - Prophet Harun عليه السلام
6 - Prophet Musa عليه السلام
7 - Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام
According to hadith, what scent does the breath of one who is fasting resemble to Allah سبحانه و تعالى?
A scent sweeter than that of musk
What are the 7 steps of Hajj?
1- Irham and intention
2- Staying in Mina
3- Going to Arafat
4- Staying in Muzdaliffah
5 - Rami/Stoning of Shaitan
6 - Nahr/Sacrifice
7 - Final Tawaf