Prior Knowledge
Who is Hazrat Ali? What are his qualities?
Prophet Muhammad's cousin and the first Imam. He is brave, courageous, kind, helpful, etc.
Who were the unbelievers?
The unbelievers did not believe in Allah as the one and only God.
How do we greet each other as Ismailis?
Ya Ali Madad and Mowla Ali Madad
Who did Hazrat Ali marry?
Prophet Muhammad's daughter - Hazrat Fatimah
Where is Mount Hira?
In a cave. Located near Mecca.
Who is Prophet Muhammad?
Our last Prophet.
Why were the unbielevers against Prophet Muhammad?
They did not accept Prophet Muhammad as the messenger of Allah.
What does Ya Ali Madad mean?
May Mowla Ali help you
Who were Hazrat Ali's and Bibi Fatimah's kids?
Hazrat Hasan and Hazrat Husayn.
Who did Prophet Muhammad receive his revelation from?
Angel Gabriel (Jibril)
What did Prophet Muhammad leave behind?
He left 2 things behind. He left behind the Quran (Holy book) and the Ahl al-Bayt (Prophet Muhammad's family).
How did the unbielevers try to harm the Prophet and Muslims of Makkah?
The unbielevers tried to harm them by refusing to sell them food, throwing stones at them, stopping Muslims from praying to Allah, and planning an attack to kill Prophet Muhammad.
What does Mowla Ali Madad mean?
May Mowla Ali help you too
Who belong to the Ahl al-bayt?
Prophet Muhammad, Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Fatimah, Hazrat Hasan, Hazrat Husayn
Mount Hira
Who gave Hazrat Ali his name?
Prophet Muhammad.
How did Hazrat Ali help the Prophet?
The Prophet planned to leave Makkah at night. He did not want his enemies to know he was planning to leave at night, so he asked Hazrat Ali to sleep on his bed. This way, his enemies would think the Prophet is sleeping and would allow the Prophet to leave Makkah without getting attacked.
What does Mowla mean?
Lord or master
Who was Prophet Muhammad's uncle that he was close with?
Abu Talib
Where is Gadir Khumm?
In Arabia, near Makkah and Madinah
How was Hazrat Ali's and Prophet Muhammad's relationship?
They were very close. They spent a lot of time together. Hazrat Ali supported Prophet Muhammad when spreading the message of Islam.
What character trait did Hazrat Ali demonstrate by agreeing to sleep on the Prophet’s bed? How can you tell?
Responses: Hazrat Ali showed bravery and courage because he knew that he could be the possible target of the enemies coming to attack Prophet Muhammad. He knew that he was risking his life because the enemies could attack him thinking he was Prophet Muhammad. But rather than being afraid, he showed courage by sleeping on the Prophet's bed all night covered in the Prophet's cloak.
How does Ya Ali Madad connect to Hazrat Ali?
You're asking Hazrat Ali to help.
Who were Prophet Muhammad's parents?
Abdullah and Amina
Where did Prophet Muhammad ask his followers to follow Hazrat Ali as their Mowla?
The Ghadir Khumm