The night of Hijrah
How many men were there to attack Imam Ali (as)?
15 men
What does Imam Ali's (as) title 'Wasi' mean?
Successor of the Prophet
Which group protects the community and maintains security?
The army
Where did the Holy prophet (S) establish a judicial council to judge between people?
In a mosque in Yathrib / Madinah
What happens if rulers treat good and bad people the same?
It will stop the good from doing good and encourage the bad in their bad actions
Who was the leader of the ambush?
Khalid Ibn Walid
Imam's title is 'Ya'asub Al Din'. What does 'Ya'asub' directly translate to?
Chief of the bees
Which group helps manage public matters and keeps systems running?
Administrators
Where did Prophet Muhammad (S) send Imam Ali (as) to act as a judge and to settle disputes among people?
Yemen
Which 3 types of counsellors did Imam Ali (as) advise not to take advice of?
Miser, coward and greedy
Which 2 angels did Allah (swt) ask on who should live longer?
Jibra'il and Mika'il
Prophet Muhammad (S) stated Imam Ali (as) was chief of the believers. What did he say was the chief of the sinners?
Money
Which group supports society through trade, skills and labour rather than governing or fighting?
Merchants and craftsmen
In the lion pit incident, what did Imam Ali (as) do after the four men fell into the pit?
He apportioned the blood money among their heirs
Why shouldn't rulers take advice from a miser?
Because he can make you afraid of being poor and stop you from being generous
Why did Imam Ali (as) groan and cry when stones were hurled at him?
He mourned for the Prophet and what he had to go through every night.
Imam Ali (as) said that 'To me do the believers resort to', what did he say the hypocrites seek/resort to?
Gold
Which group must not be neglected in a just society?
The poor and the needy
Who were the first to highly admire Imam Ali (as) and derive much information from him regarding judgement?
Scholars of law and judges
Whom does the text describe as the worst of counsellors?
Those who have served unjust rules and shared in their crimes.
Where did Jibra'il and Mika'il stand to protect Imam Ali (as)?
Jibra'il stood by the head and Mika'il stood by the feet of Imam Ali (as).
Fill in the blanks:
Prophet Muhammad (s) said to Salman Farsi, "Verily, my successor and inheritor who will __________ and _________ is Ali ibn Abi Talib"
1) Settle my debts, and
2) Fulfil my promises
How is the functioning of the military, civilians who pay revenue, the judiciary, civil officers and traders interconnected within the state?
They each depend on the cooperation of others to fulfill their roles
What advice did the Holy Prophet (s) give Imam Ali (as) about judging between two parties?
Not to issue a verdict before listening to both parties in the same way
What behaviour from counsellors produces pride and arrogance in rulers?
Flattery and false praise