Islamic History
This battle is considered the turning point for Muslims and occurred during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
What is the Battle of Badr?
This Arabic term refers to sincerity or doing good deeds purely for Allah's sake.
What is Ikhlas?
This wife of the Prophet was known for her business acumen and her wealth supported early Muslims.
Who is Khadijah bint Khuwaylid?
The date of MSA’s Around-the-World event this semester
What is February 14th?
This Musilm was an american professional boxer and social activist
Who was Muhammad Ali
This treaty, signed in 628 CE, allowed Muslims to perform Hajj peacefully for the first time.
What is the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
The practice of controlling one's anger and showing restraint is encouraged in Islam and referred to as this.
What is Hilm?
This woman is one of the four mentioned in a hadith as having achieved perfection.
Who is Maryam (Mary)?
She was last year’s (2023-2024) MSA President
Who is Reem Nada?
This Muslim was the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Ali ibn Abi Talib
This was the first caliphate established after the death of Prophet Muhammad.
What is the Rashidun Caliphate?
This term refers to creating ease for others and removing harm.
What is Raf’ al-Haraj?
She was the Prophet Muhammad’s foster mother who cared for him in his early years.
Who is Halima Saadia?
The speaker at last semester’s Fall Banquet
Who is WayOfLifeSQ?
She was the first martyr in Islam
Who was Summayah bint Khayyat?
This Muslim caliph compiled the Quran into a single book format.
Who is Caliph Uthman ibn Affan?
Speaking about someone in their absence in a way they dislike is referred to as?
What is Gheebah (backbiting)?
She was a scholar of Islam and one of the greatest narrators of hadith, teaching many of the companions of the Prophet after his death.
Who is Aisha bint Abu Bakr?
The senior advisor of MSA
Who is Maahi Islam?
He was the first Muslim to give the call to prayer
Who was Bilal ibn Rabah?
This historic battle in 732 CE marked the farthest extent of Islamic expansion into Europe during the Umayyad Caliphate.
What is the Battle of Tours (or Poitiers)?
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) described this trait as the heaviest on the scales of good deeds on the Day of Judgment.
What is good character (Husn al-Khulq)?
She was the mother of Prophet Musa (Moses) who placed him in the river to protect him.
Who is Jochebed (Yukabid)?
The year the Binghamton MSA was founded
What is 1992?
This Muslim commander took on both the Roman/Byzantine and Persian/Sassanian empires in his lifetime
Who was Khalid ibn al Walid