Topic 1: Crime, Justice, and the Politics of Mass Incarcerations
When it became unacceptable to engage in what is described as open terrorism against black people, things shifted into more legal approaches with (BLANK) and (BLANK) laws, which systematically relegated African Americans to a permanent second-class status.
segregation, Jim Crow laws
The conclusion of which Surah (chapter) of the Qur'an was revealed when Abu Jahl unsuccessfully tried to carry out his plan of placing his foot on the Prophet (PBUH)’s neck while he was in sajdah?
Surah al-Alaq
China claims to have released all individuals from their "re-education camps" while insisting that their campaign is necessary in fighting terrorism. What do they believe that Uyghurs are trying to accomplish and through what means?
Trying to accomplish: an independent state
The means: bombings, sabotage, and civic unrest (any are acceptable)
The article discusses how the Earth was created by Allah (swt) with specific characteristics that, if left undisturbed, would maintain the harmony of life. Name one of those characteristics.
Choose one of the following:
- precise measurements
- in balance
What is the name of the mountain that erupted on Java island, Indonesia, killing at least 14 and injuring 56?
Mt. Semeru
What did the Detroit riot in 1967, the Newark riot in 1967, Harlem riot in 1964, and Watts in 1965 all have in common?
They were all a result of police brutality
When the companions of the Prophet (PBUH) reached around 20~30 people, they needed a place to congregate. Where did they congregate, and behind which landform was it located?
Darul-Arqam (or House of al-Arqam), located behind the Mountain of Safa
Besides the Uyghurs, there are many other ethnic groups that live in Xinjiang. List 5 of them.
Han Chinese, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Mongols, Tajiks, Uzbeks, and Tartars (any 5 are acceptable)
A continuation of a particular hadith mentioned in the lecture continues as followed: "Everything seeks forgiveness for a seeker of knowledge such as the angels in the heavens, the birds in the sky, the fish in the rivers and even the insects. They all seek forgiveness for a student of knowledge...". Explain the qualities of a seeker of knowledge that grants him this great blessing.
A seeker of knowledge pays attention to the things around them and is fully aware of the rights of everything around him. They don't transgress any of these rights because they are aware of them and are connected to them.
The discovery of the first true millipede (Eumillipes persephone) with 1,000 legs was found in which country?
Australia
Fred Hampton, a Black Panther chairman, had the ability to unite people amongst all races yet was seen as a threat, which led to him being killed in Chicago. What time and how did he die (Example for time: 12:00 A.M.)?
Time: 4:30 A.M.
How: shot multiple times by the police
In which battle did Zayd ibn Haritha (RA) die?
The Battle of Mu’tah
What did the FBI confirm that Monteith secretly did while infiltrating mosques?
Recorded audio and video of the people he was making friends with at the mosque
In the Quran, there is an example of a people who engaged in hoarding their goods and not sharing with the poor. These people were like the Quraysh and in fact suffered losses due to their temperament. What was the name of this community of people particularly stated in the lecture?
People of the Garden
Why were more than 40 camels disqualified from Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Camel Festival (a camel beauty pageant)?
Guilty of using botox and other cosmetic touchups
The difference between the Civil Rights movement and todays' fight against white supremacy is the use of technology and social media. What does this use of technology do?
Forces a conversation about the current state of things
Abu Qahafah, a blind man, came to Asma (RA) and Aisha (RA) and mocked Abu Bakr (RA) for leaving them behind with no money. How did Asma Bint Abi Bakr (RA) react to this?
Asma (RA) quickly took a sack cloth and filled it with pebbles to make it appear as if they had been left some money.
Much of the world has condemned China's detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang. What are the demands of United Nations officials and what has the European Union urged China to do?
United Nations demands: access to the camps
European Union: China has to respect religious freedoms and change their policies in Xinjiang
Who used to reflect on the scarcity of water on the Day of Judgement?
Ibn Omar
What is the name of NASA's revolutionary new space observatory that was launched into space after taking off on top of a European Ariane 5 rocket.
the James Webb Space Telescope
Despite only taking up 6.5% of the U.S population, black men make up how much of the American prison population?
40.2%
When asked about what was the worst that he saw happen to the Prophet (PBUH), Abdullah ibn Amr ibn As (RA) narrated that he witnessed a man come from behind the Prophet (PBUH) as he was praying. The man took off his garment, threw it around the neck of the Prophet (PBUH), and began to choke him. Who was this man?
Uqbah ibn Abi Mu'ayt
The United States became the first country to categorize the Uyghur crisis as a genocide. What is the name of the politician who made this declaration and what was their position in office?
Name: Mike Pompeo
Position: Secretary of State
Complete the statement from the lecture: "Allah (swt) teaches us to seek (BLANK) and (BLANK) consumption"
balance, minimize
Overstone Kondowe makes history as the first Malawian MP with a genetic disease called (BLANK) (which is characterized by a lack of melanin).
Albinism