Islamic Studies
Who claimed to be god in Egypt during the time of Prophet Musa (AS)?
Pharoah
Why was Pharaoh afraid of the children being born in Egypt?
He had a dream
What are the disjoined letters in Surat Yasin, and what do they represent?
Ya-Sin
We don't know what they mean, but they are a miracle of the Quran and only Allah swt knows their meaning. Allah swt included them to show to the people of Quraysh, who were the poets and greats of Arabic, that the Quranic language is above anything they can produce from the Arabic langauge.
What is the difference between a Meccan and Medinan surah?
The location of revelation, but also the content.
How many continents do we have? Name them all.
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Antaractica, Australia/oceania
7 contintents
How many times is Prophet Musa (AS) mentioned in the Qur'an?
124 times, and he is the most mentioned person in the Quran
Why did Pharoah agree to keep baby Musa (AS) even though he was suspicious?
Because his wife wanted to adopt him and they had no children
What does Al-Hakeem mean when Allah swt uses it to describe the Quran in the second aya of Surat Yasin?
The Quran contains wise revelation from Allah. The Quran itself is the proof of Muhammad being the Prophet of God. The Quran calls mankind towards the right path, i.e. the path of righteousness. None of its contents clash with reason and nature. Even fifteen hundred years after the Quran was first revealed, nothing has been detected in it which can be called as irrational or unnatural. This distinct characteristic of the Quran is the greatest proof of its being the book of God.
How many times is the word Ramadan mentioned in the Quran and in which surah?
1 time
Surat Al Baqarah
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
Who were the oppressed people in Egypt during Pharoah's time and who were they descended from?
Banu Israel, Yaqub
Why was Musa's mother called back to the palace after he was found? Who was involved?
Because Musa AS refused milk from every woman except his mother, and his sister, Maryam heard about this and brought his mother.
What does Sirat al mustaqeem mean?
The straight, guided path
List the Prophets that came with books in chronological order
1. Ibrahim AS - Suhuf
2. Musa AS - Tawrat
3. Dawud AS - Zabur
4. Isa AS - Injil
5. Muhammad (Saw) - Al Quran
Photosynthesis (sunlight for energy)
What did Allah inspire Musa (AS)'s mom to do when she feared for him, and who found Prophet Musa (AS)?
Place him in a box and set it in the Nile
Pharoah's wife, Asiyah
In the time of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, who was considered the Pharoah of their time?
Abu Jahl
what does the 4th ayah of this surah mean?
on the straight path
In Islam, what are the two sources of Islamic knowledge we use. Do we need both or can we just use one or the other? Bonus if you give an example of whether or not we need both.
Quran and Hadith
For example, Quran tells us we need to pray, but Hadith tells us the steps for how to pray.
what is the longest river in the world?
nile river
What lesson do we learn from the reunion of Musa (AS) and his mother?
Allah swt always keeps his promises and everything comes at the right timing.
Throughout history, there have always been oppressors in power and people who are oppressed. Every era has its “Musa” (a caller to truth) and its “Pharaoh” (an opposer of truth).
which of Allah's 2 names are mentioned in the 5th ayah and what are their meanings?
al azeez (the almighty) & al raheem (the most merciful)
List 8 angels, their names, and their roles.
Jibril - leader of the Angels
Mikael - Brings rain
Israfil - Blows the trumpet
Malik - guardian of Jahnnam
Kiraman Katibeen (Raqib and Atid) - record your deeds
Malak al Mawt
Munkar and Nakir, the angels who ask you questions in your grave
what is the tallest mountain on earth?
mt everest