Tricky Terms
What is the meaning of the word Zahir?
Exoteric (outward) representation of the faith, referencing the physical aspect of the faith.
Which WLISA member was designated the title "Chai-Wala" during the 2024/25 year?
Navid
Casarecce, Cascatelli, Cavatallati
Cavatallati
What is our holy book?
The Quran
What is the world's largest rainforest?
The Amazon
What is the meaning of the word "Batin"?
Esoteric (inward) representation of the inner core of the faith and is contained in the zahir.
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Coniglie, Creste di gallo, Chifferi
Coniglie
What is the significance of Yawm-E-Ali?
Commemorating the birthday of Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him)
Which country is also known as Holland?
The Netherlands
What is the meaning of the word, "Walayah"?
"Guardianship or Authority" specifically referencing the authority of the Imam-of-the-Time.
What year did WLISA win PSG?
2023
Fiori, Fusioini, Festoni
Fusioini
In what present day country was the Fatimid Caliphate first established?
Tunisia
How many nations are recognized by the UN?
195
What is the meaning of the word, "Farmaan".
Persian for the word, command/decree.
2014
Garnelli, Gemelli, Gomiti
Garnelli
What does Sabzeh (Wheat) symbolize on the Haft Seen Table during Navroz?
Purity, good fortune
What is the capital of the US State, Florida
Tallahassee
What is the meaning of the word, "Ruh"?
Soul
What was the third event of WLISA's Welcome Week this semester?
Games Night
Mafaldine, Maltagliati, Mallorllius
Mallorllius
Which of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq's sons were involved in the succession dispute that led to the division between Twelver and Ismaili Shia Muslims?
Mawlana Isma'il (a.s.) whose successors are called Isma'ili Imams, and Hazrat Musa al-Kazem whose successors were later called Twelver Imams
Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Rio Grande