Lives of the Sahabah
Stories of the Prophets: Yusuf (AS)
Muslims Contributions to Modern Civilization
Stories of the Prophets: Zakariyya, Yahya & Aal 'Imran (AS)
Stories of the Prophets: Isa (As)
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Why is loving the Shahabah so important?
They sacrificed their lives and everything they owned for the sake of Islam and the message it carried. They are the reason the Quran and Sunnah were successfully transmitted and recorded for the generations to come.
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What was the dream Yusuf (AS) had as a child? What did this confirm?
He saw the sun, moon and 11 stars were prostrating to him. Yusuf(AS) told his father about his dream. Prophet Ya'qub(AS) told Yusuf(AS) “Do not tell your brothers about this dream, so that they do not harm you out of envy.
100
Islamic architecture is amongst the most beautiful n the world. Muslims used geometry, pattern and calligraphy to decorate Masjids and cultural buildings throughout the Muslim world, What are the three examples of prominent Mosques/buildings built by Muslims?
The Blue Mosque in Turkey, The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore Pakistan, and Alhambra Palace in Spain.
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Zakariyya (AS) and Imran (AS) were direct decedents of Sulayman (AS). Zakariyya's (AS) sons name was Yahya (AS). Imran was the father of Maryam (AS) and the Grandfather of which prophet?
Isa (AS)
100
Who was prophet Isa (AS) in regards to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Prophet Isa (AS) was the last Prophet before the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
200
What are the common qualities all of the Sahabahs had?
The deeds and virtues of the Sahabah, may Allah be pleased with them all, should be what every Muslim should strive to emulate to the best of one's ability. Truthful, pious, gentle, kind, God- conscious, and strong.
200
What animal did Prophet Yusuf (a)'s brothers claim ate him?
Wolf
200
What buildings were created during the time of the Umayyads to house the sick, what is the modern day name for this building?
Bimaristan (places for the sick) were the first free public hospitals.
200
Why did Allah (swt) chose the family of Imran (AS)?
The family of Imran (AS) is a distinguished and blessed family of pious individuals. Allah (swt) reminds of this when he says "Indeed, Allah chose Adam, Nuh, the family of Ibrahim, and the family of Imran over all others; they were descendants of one another." (3:32-33)
200
Who was Maryam (AS) visited by and given the news of the baby she was carrying?
Angel Jibril (AS)
300
What was the name bestowed upon Abubakr (RA)?
al-Siddiq
Well known and respected even before Islam, Abu Bakr was amoung the first Muslims and companions of the Prophet. The Prophet bestowed the title al-Siddiq (“the righteous one”) on him for his affirmation of the Mi'raj, the Prophet's night journey and ascension to heaven.
300
Who was the one true sincere brother to Prophet Yusuf?
Benyamin
300
What communication method was created by Muslims to help spread a message to the vast Muslim empire?
Muslims set up the first postal service through which people could post letters and packages to other parts of the world.
300
Both Imran and his wife Hannah were longing for a child though Hannah was not able to have children they remained hopeful, after asking Allah they were gifited with a baby girl named Maryam (AS). Who did Maryam (AS)'s mother decide was the right guardian for Maryam (AS) (a task meant to be carried out by her father Imran (AS) but he passed away before her birth)?
Zakariyya (AS) who was the uncle of Maryam.
300
Maryam (AS) was worried about what people would think if they found out she was having a child without being married, what did she do to avoid peoples judgement?
Maryam (AS) went far away to a remote place near Bethlehem.
400
In regards of the Quraysh tribe, what was the importance of Umar ibn Khataab accepting Islam?
Before Umar & accepted Islam, the Prophet # would gather in secret with the Muslims because the leaders of the Quraysh persecuted them for their beliefs. Umar g accepting Islam gready empowered the Muslims.
400
According to Prophet Yusuf's interpretation, Egypt will face
7 years of abundant harvest; followed by 7 years of drought
400
Which prominent Muslim figure was responsible for creating the scientific method used by scientists today? Explain the scientific method created by this scholar.
Ibn Al-Hautham. He was the first person to come up with a unique method for studying the world: he would observe and make predictions by doing experiments which he recorded in detail.
400
Maryam (AS) was a very special and pious women, what miracle from Allah was she given whenever Zakariyya (AS) went to visit Maryam?
Maryam (AS) would receive provisions(out of season fruits) from Allah in the place where she worshiped.
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What two favors/Miracles did Allah provide to Maryam (AS) at the time of the birth of Prophet Isa (AS)?
Allah (swt) did not abandon her, she was given a stream of water to drink and she was told if she shakes the trunk of the dead palm tree it would give her dates.
500
Name some of the Shahabahs who were promised paradise.
The Prophet (pbuh)
- Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq (RA)
- Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
- Uthman ibn a-Affan (RA)
- Ali ibn Abu-Talib (RA)
- Talhah ibn-Ubaydullah (RA)
- Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (RA)
- Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf (RA)
- Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (RA)
- Sa'eed bin Zaid (RA)
- Abu' Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (RA)
500
Where was Prophet Yusuf unfairly put?
In prison for a long time
500
What did many Hadith state that led to Muslims vaccinating the children in the Ottoman empire at least 50 years before it was introduced in Europe?
Many Hadith stated that Allah created a cure for every disease.
500
Due to old age Zakariyya (AS) and his wife Eesha (AS) were not able to have children, one day they were given the news of a new baby boy. What was his name?
Yahya (AS)
500
What were some of the miracles given to Isa (AS)?
Isa was able to stand up for his mother as a new born and told people he was sent by Allah to be a Prophet.
Isa (AS) cured those with leprosy , blindness, and the ability to brind thos who just died back to life, Isa (AS) also turned a clay bird into a real bird by blowing on it, He could also reveal with accuracy what a person had eaten or had stored in their homes.