Seerah
Name the parents of the Prophet SAW
Amina and Abdullah
Which Prophet and his people are mentioned the most in the Quran?
Musa and Bani Israel
Which sahaba were the Angels shy of?
Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
The Prophet (SAW) was lying down in his house with his thighs or his calves exposes. Abu Bakr (RA), and later 'Umar (RA), asked permission to enter and was permitted while the Prophet (SAW) was in that position and he came in and spoke with them. When 'Uthman (RA) asked permission, the Prophet (SAW) sat up and straightened his clothing. He was then given permission. 'Uthman (RA) came in and spoke with the Prophet (SAW).
The Prophet's (SAW) wife Aisha bint Abu Bakr asked why he treated 'Uthman (SAW) differently. The Prophet (SAW) answered, "Should I not be shy of a man around whom the angels are shy (because of his modesty)?"
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Actions are according to _________, and everyone will get what was _________." (Bukhari & Muslim)
Intention, intended.
Name the 6 pillars of Iman.
Belief in Allah
Belief in the Angels
Belief in His books
Belief in His Messengers
Belief in the Day of Judgement
Belief in Qadar (destiny)
23 years.
Which surah does not begin with Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem, and which surah has Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem twice (one at the beginning, and one inside the surah)?
Surat at-Tawbah
Surat at-Naml
What is the definition of a Sahabi? Was An-Najashi a sahabi?
Any Muslim who was alive in any part of the Prophet's lifetime, saw him, and believed in him. An-Najashi never met the Prophet, so he is not considered a sahabi.
When verifying the authenticity of a hadeeth, the scholars look at the _______ and the _______.
Isnad (the chain of narration), and matn (meaning) of the hadeeth.
Who were the two first shuhada (martyrs) of Islam after the Prophet (SAW) started his dawah in Makkah? Hint: They were married.
Sumayyah bint Khayyat and her husband Yasir ibn Amir.
What was the battle tactic that the Muslims used in the battle of Al-Khandaq?
The tactic of a defensive trench was a Persian battle tactic suggested by Sulayman Al-Farisi (RA).
Which surah has the name of Allah in every ayah?
Surat Al-Mujadilah.
Which sahabiyyah had the nickname “Dhat an-Nitaaqayn”, and how did she get this nickname?
Asma (RA). The title means “The Possessor of the two scarves”. It was given to her by the Prophet (SAW) because she split her scarf into two parts in order to deliver food and water to the Prophet (SAW) and her father Abu Bakr (RA) in the Thawr cave when they were immigrating from Makkah to Madinah.
What is the difference between Hadeeth Qudsi and Hadeeth Nabawi?
Hadeeth Qudsi is a saying made by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in which he attributes the saying to Allah (the chain of narration goes back to Allah). Hadeeth Nabawi is the more common type. It is a narration of the Prophet’s words, deeds, or events that occurred in his presence which he approved of.
What are the four sacred months? (Ashur al-Hurum)
Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab
How did 'Am Al-Huzn (the year of sadness) earn it's name?
The death of Khadijah (RA) and Abu Talib.
What are the three names given to the city of Makkah in the Quran?
Bakkah, ayah 96 of Surat Ali Imran.
Baladil Ameen (safe city), ayah 3 of Surat at-Tin.
Ummul Qura (mother of the cities), ayah 7of Surat ash-Shura.
Which sahabi’s house was the first meeting place in Islam?
The house of Arqam bin Abil-Arqam in Makkah
The Prophet (SAW), said, “Perhaps Allah has looked at those who witnessed ________ and said, ‘Do whatever you like, for I have forgiven you.’” [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] Another narration of the hadeeth reads, “...for Paradise is guaranteed for you.”
Which event is the Prophet SAW referencing?
Battle of Badr
Who was the only sahaba/sahabiyyah to have witnessed the entire life of the Prophet (SAW)?
Barakah bint Tha'laba, known as Umm Ayman.
What were the last words of the Prophet (SAW)?
اللَّهُمَّ الرَّفِيقَ الأَعْلَى
"O Allah! (with) the highest companions.”
Name all six surahs that are named after an animal or insect in the Quran.
Surat Al-Baqarah
Surat Al-Anaam
Surat An-Nahl
Surat An-Naml
Surat Al-Ankaboot
Surat Al-Fil
Name the only companion who is the fourth generation companion from one side of his/her family and the third generation companion from the other side of his/her family? He/she was also the first companion to be born when the Muslims migrated to Madinah.
Abdullah ibn Zubayr is the fourth generation companion from his mother’s side of the family and third generation from his father’s side.
Name the Kutub al-Sittah (the six books of Hadith).
Sahih al-Bukhari
Sahih Muslim
Sunan Abu Dawood
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Sunan al-Nasa'i
Sunan ibn Majah
List the four holy books that Allah SWT revealed and the Prophets who they were revealed to.
Zabur (revealed to Dawud AS), Tawrat (revealed to Musa AS), Injeel (revealed to Isa AS) and the Quran (revealed to Muhammad SAW).