Early Life
Who were the parents of Prophet Ismael (A)?
Prophet Ibrāhīm ﷺ and Hājar.
Where did Ibrahīm ﷺ leave Hājar and baby Ismael?
The barren valley of Makkah.
How did Zamzam spring forth?
Ismail ﷺ kicked the ground with his heel, and water gushed out by Allah’s mercy.
Who helped Prophet Ibrāhīm ﷺ build the Ka‘bah?
His son, Prophet Ismāʿīl ﷺ.
How did Allah command Prophet Ibrāhīm ﷺ to sacrifice his son?
Through a dream
What du‘ā did Ibrāhīm ﷺ make in Surah As-Saffāt (37:100) before having Ismāʿīl?
“My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous.”
What gave Hājar peace when she realized Ibrāhīm was leaving her there?
Knowing that Allah commanded it.
What did travelers do when they found Zamzam water?
They asked Hājar for permission to settle nearby, beginning the community of Makkah.
What prayer did they make while raising the foundations of the Ka‘bah (2:127)?
“Our Lord, accept this from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
How did Ismāʿīl ﷺ respond when told about the command?
He said, “Do as you are commanded. You will find me patient, in shā’ Allāh.”
Why was the birth of Prophet Ismāʿīl ﷺ considered a miracle?
Because Ibrāhīm ﷺ was very old, and children at that age are rare, but Allah made it happen.
What dua did Ibrāhīm ﷺ make in Surah Ibrāhīm (14:37) for his family in the desert?
That they establish prayer, that hearts incline toward them, and that they be provided with fruits.
What did the Prophet ﷺ say about Hājar’s running between Ṣafā and Marwah?
If she had left Zamzam, it would have become a flowing river.
What did Ibrāhīm ﷺ and Ismāʿīl ﷺ ask Allah to make their descendants?
A community submissive to Allah.
What replaced Ismāʿīl ﷺ at the moment of sacrifice?
A ram sent by Allah.
Which prophet’s story also shows Allah answering prayers for a child in old age, similar to Ibrāhīm ﷺ?
Prophet Zakariya ﷺ.
How many times did Hājar run between Ṣafā and Marwah searching for water?
Seven times
What ritual in Hajj and ʿUmrah comes directly from Hājar’s running?
The Sa‘i (running between Ṣafā and Marwah).
Who was the Messenger they prayed would come from their descendants?
Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ
Which eid commemorates this sacrifice
Eid al-Adha
Name two qualities the Qur’an says about Ismāʿīl ﷺ in Surah Maryam (19:54-55)
Truthfulness, patience, devotion to prayer and zakah, and being pleasing to Allah.
What important lesson does Hājar’s story teach us about tawakkul (trust in Allah)?
That trust in Allah must be paired with action, effort, and persistence.
How does Zamzam symbolize Allah’s mercy?
It shows that Allah provides for those who trust Him, even in impossible situations
What lesson do we learn from their work on the Ka‘bah?
Free respond
That worship is both physical action and heartfelt prayer, rooted in obedience and submission.
What main lesson does the sacrifice teach believers?
That true faith means obedience and trust in Allah, even when it requires great sacrifice.