PROPHETS
What was the duaa Prophet Yunus made from the belly of the whale?
La ilaaha illa anta subhaanaka inni kuntu mina ath-thalimeen" (لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ)
What key role did Salman Al-Farisi play during the Battle of the Trenches?
He mentioned the idea of digging a trench protecting Madinah
What reason did Allah give us for making us different (tribes, genders, etc.) in Surat Al-Hujurat?
Lita'arafu (to get to know one another)
Who was the first murderer in history?
Qabil
Name one thing Prophet Musa (as) asked for in his Dua to ALLAH (SWT) in Surah TAHA
Any of the following:
1. Expand his chest
2. Ease his affairs
3. Loosen the knot on his tongue
4. Give him an aide from his family
Who was the Prophet who became a prophet because of the dua of his brother?
Prophet Harun
What Surah did Omar Ibn Al-Khattab hear at his sister's house that made him accept Islam?
Surah Taha
What is the metaphor for ghibah (backbiting) in the Quran?
Eating the flesh of your brother
They love whoever immigrates to them, never having a desire in their hearts for whatever of the gains is given to them. They give them preference over themselves even though they may be in need
Who are the Ansar?
What is the metaphor (symbolism) used for unity in Surat Ala-Imran?
holding on to the rope of Allah
What animal showed Qabil how to bury his brother Habil?
A crow
Which sahabiyah was the most prolific female companion for narrating hadith?
Aisha Bint Abi Bakr
What did Allah command us to do when a fasiq (corrupt person) comes with news?
fa-tabayyanu (seek the truth behind it)
Who was the predecessor of Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi who built the mimbar of Al-Aqsa masjid?
Nur El-Din Zinki
Who does credit go to for bringing together the Aws and the Khazraj?
Allah. "Had you spent all the riches in the earth, you could not have united their hearts. But Allah has united them."
What dua did Prophet Yusuf make for his brothers when he forgave them?
May Allah forgive you and He is the Most Merciful
What did Bilal ibn Rabah say on his deathbed?
Tomorrow we meet the beloved: Muhammad and his companions
"Close friends will be enemies to one another on that Day, except ___________"
Al-Muttaqeen (the righteous)
Who killed Qutuz, the leader of the Mamluks who defeated the Mongols?
Baibars
In verse 90, Yusuf names two characteristics that lead Allah not to waste the reward of the good-doers (Muhsinīn).
What are: Fear of Allah (Taqwa) and Patience (Sabr)? (The verse states: "Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of the good-doers.")
What was the response of the son of Adam when his brother came to kill him?
"If you raise your hand to kill me, I will not raise mine to kill you, because I fear Allah—the Lord of all worlds."
What is division between believers described as in Surat Ala-Imran?
Being on the edge of the fire (describing the conflict between the Aws and the Khazraj)
About what did Allah say "if you don't do it, there will be great oppression and corruption in the land"?
Being awliya (guardians) of one another
What duas are there in the Quran for brothers?
Two examples:
“Our Lord! Forgive us and our fellow believers who preceded us in faith, and do not allow bitterness into our hearts towards those who believe. Our Lord! Indeed, You are Ever Gracious, Most Merciful.”
"Moses prayed, “My Lord! Forgive me and my brother! And admit us into Your mercy."
What was one response a brother gave in the first taaruf activity (besides yourselves)?