Who?
Who was Hazrat Ali's father?
Hazrat Abu Talib.
In which city was Hazrat Ali born?
Makkah.
What animals were commonly used to carry goods in caravans?
Camels.
How old was Hazrat Ali when Hazrat Muhammad took him into his home?
Five years old.
What is Nandi?
Nandi is an Ismaili tradition in which food offered to the Imam is auctioned to the Jamat, with the proceeds given as a religious offering.
Who was Hazrat Ali's mother?
Hazrat Fatimah bint Asad.
Inside which sacred building was Hazrat Ali born?
The Ka'bah.
What two qualities made Hazrat Muhammad respected by the people of Makkah?
Honesty and trustworthiness.
Why did Hazrat Muhammad decide to help Hazrat Abu Talib?
Abu Talib had a large family and was struggling to provide food during the drought.
What is seva?
Seva is the selfless act of serving others and the community without expecting anything in return, as an expression of faith and devotion.
Who was Hazrat Muhammad's wife?
Hazrat Khadijah.
Who chose the name Ali for the newborn baby?
Hazrat Muhammad.
What natural disaster struck Arabia when Hazrat Ali was five years old?
A severe drought.
How did Hazrat Muhammad and Hazrat Khadijah treat Hazrat Ali when he joined their family?
With love and kindness, treating him as part of their family.
What does Al-Rahman mean?
The most merciful
What was the family relationship between Hazrat Muhammad and Hazrat Ali?
They were cousins.
What happened when Hazrat Muhammad held baby Ali close to his chest?
Baby Ali fell asleep.
Why were shepherds and nomads moving their animals from place to place?
They were searching for water because of the drought.
Who had cared for Hazrat Muhammad when he was an orphan?
His uncle, Hazrat Abu Talib.
The compassionate
How were Hazrat Abu Talib and Hazrat Muhammad related?
Hazrat Abu Talib was Hazrat Muhammad's uncle.
Describe how Hazrat Muhammad's relationship with Hazrat Ali developed as Ali grew older.
Hazrat Muhammad became increasingly fond of Ali and developed a special bond with him.
During the drought, why did families search through baskets that had been stored away?
They were desperately looking for leftover dates or grain because food was scarce.
What important lesson can we learn from Hazrat Muhammad choosing to care for Hazrat Ali during the drought?
We should show kindness, gratitude, and generosity by helping our family and others during difficult times.
What is Dasond?
Dasond is an Ismaili religious practice of giving a portion of one's income to the Imam as an expression of faith, gratitude, and devotion.