Western Calgary Ijtima Quiz Competition

So wrote the Messiah

100

The subtitle of the first part of this infamous series gives an adequate description of the contents of not only this book, but also it's subsequent four parts. 

It says: Arguments in support of the Holy Qur'an and the Prophethood of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa)

Brahin-e-Ahmadiyya

200

This is the name - translated to English - of the collection of poetry published over the course of the Promised Messiah (as)'s life.  

Precious Pearls.

300

This compilation of dreams and revelations received by Hadrat Ahmad (as) was first translated to English in 1976 by Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan (rh)

Tadhkirah

400

This book was written in response to prominent Muslim thinker Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and his view that there is no such thing as acceptance of prayers.

Blessings of Prayer

500

This book was in response to a passionate letter sent to the Promised Messiah (as) by As-Sayyid ‘Abdur Razzaq al-Qadiri of Baghdad, who issued an edict of disbelief (God Forbid) on him.

A Gift for Baghdad

2024 Newsmakers (so far)

100

 “I'm not supplying the weapons,” Biden told CNN on May 9 if the Israeli Defense Force entered this heavily populated city in Gaza.

Rafah.

200

On May 9th, a New York jury awarded E. Jean Carroll an additional $83.3 million in damages following her successful $5 million defamation lawsuit against this former President. 

Donald J. Trump

300

In April 2024, this African country topped the International Rescue Committee's 2024 Watchlist (a list of countries most likely to experience a deteriorating humanitarian crisis) due to its ongoing civil conflict.

Sudan.

400

In January of this year, Norway announced the discovery of a deposit with at least 70 billion tons of this non-detrital sedimentary rock, enough to satisfy global demand for fertilizers, solar panels and electric car batteries for the next 100 years.

Phosphate 

500

This popular YouTube and X financial analyst (who goes by the moniker "RoaringKitty"), returned to international headlines after posting a screenshot of his $230 million dollar GameStop position, leading to its stock to surge 21%!

Keith Gill

So said the Khulafa

100

As part of his famous series of Friday Sermons on the Gulf War, he said: “So long as the Islamic world does not establish the system of Islamic Justice, it does not adopt the Quranic concept of Justice, it can neither present Justice to the world nor should expect Justice from world!” 

Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (rh)

200

In reaction to the attacks on the publication Charlie Hebdo, he said: “Remember that Islam never has and never will be spread through violence and bloodshed. Rather, the spread of Islam can only be achieved by invoking blessings and salutations (durood) on the Holy Prophet of Islam. Only by offering durood can we be successful.”

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (atb)

300

During a Lecture in Hoshiarpur on 20 February 1944, he said: “There is no discipline of the world about which God has not granted me insight, or any knowledge which is essential for one to live a suitable life and to guide the nation.”

Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (rh)

400

When urging Jam'aat members to donate to the Nusrat Jehan scheme on the 5th of October 1973, he said "Our impact is not in the shape of currency; rather, it is in the form of mercy of Allah the Almighty. Our treasuries are filled with the mercy of Allah the Almighty, not with pounds, gold, silver or diamonds. The wealth of Allah’s mercy is immensely precious and more beneficial than any other asset, such as gold, silver, diamonds, and pearls, and it never shows disloyalty, but worldly wealth, ultimately, is disloyal"

Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (rh)

500

When encouraging Jam'aat members to donate to the Muslim University Movement, he said: “Although the specific needs of our own movement are many, and our people bear a heavy burden of such donations, since the university movement is a noble cause, we deem it essential that our friends too participate – by pen, stride, speech and monetary aid.”

Unfortunately, this olive branch was met with animosity from the larger Muslim community.

Hazrat Hakeem Maulvi Noor-ud-Din (rh)

Geography facts about Ahmadiyya Peace Prize Winners

100

Abdul Sattar Edhi, the second winner of the Ahmadiyya Peace Prize, founded an organization supporting orphans and the needy that operates our of this major city in Pakistan. 

Karachi

200

The 2022 recipient of the Peace Prize, Tadatoshi Akiba, served as mayor of this city in Japan, that saw it's destruction at the hands of the nuclear weapon dubbed "Little Boy".

Hiroshima.

300

Recipient of the 2021 prize, Cheng Yen, known as the "Mother Theresa of Asia", did a majority of her work in this Asian island country.

Taiwan

400

David Spurdle was inspired to start his charity "Stand by Me" following his experience working with orphaned boys during the civil conflict of this country.

Lebanon

500

Barbara Hofmann (2019 winner) started a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness about the plight of the children and young adults of this small African nation.

Mozambique

NHL achievements and records

100

This active NHL player currently holds the record for most consecutive games played.

Phil Kessel

200

In the 2022-2023 season, this team became the first hockey franchise to have two 50 goal scorers on their roster since the 95-96 Pittsburg Penguins.

The Edmonton Oilers

300

Although the Montreal Canadiens hold the most Cup wins with 24, this divisional rival of theirs holds the most Cup final loses with 14.

The Boston Bruins.

400

This center and defenseman hold the record for most playoff game 7 appearances, in which they hold a 6-8 record. 

Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara

500

This National Hockey League franchise is only team to have won both an Eastern and a Western conference playoff title in it's franchise history. Impressive for a franchise that has never moved or relocated!

The Montreal Canadiens