Early Life & Idols
What did Ibrāhīm’s father do for work?
He made idols.
Who ordered Ibrāhīm to be thrown into the fire?
King Nimrūd.
Who were Ibrāhīm’s wife and son in the desert?
Hājar and Ismā‘īl.
Who helped Ibrāhīm build the Ka‘bah?
His son, Ismā‘īl.
Who did Ibrāhīm see in a dream that he must sacrifice?
His son Ismā‘īl.
What did Ibrāhīm say about the idols?
They cannot hear, see, help, or harm.
Why did they throw him into the fire?
As punishment for destroying the idols.
What did Ibrāhīm leave them with?
Some dates and water.
What was the Ka‘bah built for?
Worshipping Allah alone.
What did Ismā‘īl say when he heard the dream?
“Do what you are commanded.”
What did he do to the idols in the temple?
He broke them, leaving the biggest one
What did Ibrāhīm say when he was thrown into the fire?
“HasbunAllāh wa ni‘mal wakīl.”
What did Hājar do when she needed water?
Ran between Ṣafā and Marwah.
What dua did they make while building it?
“Accept this from us, O Allah.”
What did Allah send instead of Ismā‘īl?
A ram to sacrifice.
What did Ibrāhīm want his people to understand?
That only Allah deserves worship.
What miracle happened?
Allah made the fire cool and safe.
What miracle did Allah provide?
The Zamzam spring.
What stone did Ibrāhīm stand on while building?
The Maqām Ibrāhīm.
What celebration remembers this event?
Eid al-Adha.
Why did the people get angry at Ibrāhīm?
Because he challenged their false beliefs.
What lesson does the fire story teach?
Allah protects those who trust Him.
What ritual during Hajj honors this event?
The Sa‘i between Ṣafā and Marwah.
Why is the Ka‘bah important to Muslims?
It is the first house of worship on Earth/ Hajj
What lesson does this test teach?
Obedience and trust bring Allah’s mercy.