Dawn In Makkah - Azãn Karachi 2013
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- 1.What does the word “zam-zam” mean? What is the significance of the meaning?
- A.
It means "stop, stop". It was the word used by Hajar ('alaihi salam) when she tried to enclose the spring
- B.
It means "firm, firm". It was the word used by Ibraheem ('alaihi salam) and he wanted to strengthen the well
- C.
It means "rise, rise". It was used by Muhammad (salallahu 'alaihi wa salam) and he asked the pilgrims to rise from drinking their water
- D.
It means "tastes good". It is the brand name used by a cola manufacturer
- E.
None of the above.
- 2.Where did Ibrahim ‘alaihi salaam leave his wife Hajar and son Isma'eel?
- A.
Baitul Maqdis
- B.
Bakkah
- C.
Yathrib
- D.
Mesopotamia
- 3.Who were two among the Quraish who tried to convince the Najashi to return the Muslims to the Quraish.
- A.
‘Amr ibn Aas and ‘Abdullah ibn Rabi’ah
- B.
‘Abdullah ibn Rabi’ah and Ja’far ibn Abi Talib
- C.
‘Amr ibn Aas and Al Aas ibn Hisham
- D.
Abu Sufyan and ‘Abdullah ibn Rabi’ah
- 4.During the Isra' and Me'raj, which prophet advised the Prophet Muhammad (salallahu 'alaihi wa salam) to plead with Allah to reduce the number of daily prayers for his ummah?
- A.
Musa ( 'alaihi salam)
- B.
Eesa ('alaihi salam)
- C.
Ibrahim ('alaihi salam)
- D.
Idrees ('alaihi salam)
- 5.Which Sahabi (companion) did Muhammad (salallahu 'alaihi wa salam) send to Madeenah as a preacher before the hijra (migration)?
- A.
Khalid ibn Sa'id (radiAllahu anhu)
- B.
Utbah ibn Ghazwaan (radiAllahu anhu)
- C.
Talhah ibn 'UbaidAllah (radiAllahu anhu)
- D.
Mus'ab ibn Umair (radiAllahu anhu)
- 6.6. What was the religion of the slave that the Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wa salam) met at Taif? (Hint: He was from Nineveh, the town of Prophet Yunus ('alaihi salam)
- A.
Christianity
- B.
Atheism
- C.
Judaism
- D.
Polytheism
- 7.Aisha Bint Abu Bakr (RA) said, "I never knew a man could cry so much out of happiness until I saw Abu Bakr (radhiAllahu unhu) cry that day." Which incident made Abu Bakr (radhiAllahu unhu) cry out of happiness like that?
- A.
He found out that he was to accompany the Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wa salam) on the dangerous journey to Madeenah.
- B.
He discovered that his son had become a Muslim.
- C.
He was told that the profits on his investments in Syria had doubled that year.
- D.
He was informed about the birth of a new baby.
- 8.Who said “He refuses to join any party except you.”?
- A.
Al-'Abbas (radhiAllahu unhu), the Prophet's uncle
- B.
Ali bin Abi Talib (radhiAllahu unhu)
- C.
Abdullah bin 'Abbas (radhiAllahu unhu), the Prophet's cousin
- D.
Hamza bin Al-Muttalib
- 9.The first revelation of the Qur’an were the first few ayahs of which surah?
- A.
Surah Al ‘Alaq
- B.
Surah Al Muzzamil
- C.
Surah Al Muddathir
- D.
Surah Al Fatiha
- 10.10. Since the time of Ibraheem ('alaihi salam), there was no idol-worship in Arabia until...
- A.
Amr bin Luhay brought an idol from Syria and placed it in the Ka'abah
- B.
Indian merchants brought their idols to Dubai
- C.
Abrahah placed an idol of Mary in the church of Sana'a in Yemen.
- 11.The first martyr in Islam was a woman named Sumayyah (radhiAllahu unhu).
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.In the early days of Islam, where did the Muslims meet?
- A.
Darul Arqam
- B.
Masjid ul Haram
- C.
Masjid An Nabawi
- D.
Mina
- 13.The sanctions against the Muslims and Bani Hisham lasted 7 years.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.The Najashi accepted Islam.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Which of the following is one of the surahs revealed in preparation for the move away to Habashah?
- A.
Al ‘Alaq
- B.
Al-Kahf
- C.
'Abasa
- D.
Al-Fatiha
- 16.What was the reward offered to the Muslims of Madeenah for abiding by the first pledge (bay'at) of ‘Aqabah?
- A.
Al-Jannah or Paradise
- B.
The pleasure of Allah
- C.
The guidance of the Messenger of Allah salallahu ‘alaihi wa salaam
- D.
All of the above
- 17.When did the Prophet salallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam get permission for hijrah? (Hint: If you don't remember the exact date, consider the year.)
- A.
12th of Rabbi al awwal in the 23rd year of prophethood
- B.
26th of Safar in the 14th year of prophethood
- C.
10th of dhul hij’ah in the 17th year of prophethood
- 18.Why is it important for us to learn especially about the Makkan period in the Seerah?
- A.
Because Muslims are weak and facing opposition today just like they did in the Makkan period
- B.
Because the rulings in the Makkan period were easy for the Muslims.
- C.
Because Muslims were not allowed to fight back against oppression and that is what we must do now.
- D.
None of the choices provided here.
- 19.Which of the following did NOT accompany the Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wa salam) on the hijrah?
- A.
Abdullah bin Urayqit
- B.
Abu Bakr
- C.
Amir Bin Fuhayrah
- D.
None of these choices
- 20.20. Who travelled with Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) to the hill-top city of Ta'if?
- A.
Zayd ibn Harith (radiAllahu anhu)
- B.
Abu Bakr (radiAllahu anhu)
- C.
Umar (radiAllahu anhu)
- D.
Mus'ab ibn Umair (radiAllahu anhu)
- 21.What was the name of the Christian King from Abyssinia who gave shelter and protection to the Muslims who came to him from Makkah?
- A.
King Abrahah
- B.
King Bahira
- C.
King James
- D.
King Yemani
- E.
King Ashama
- 22.Which important event is mentioned in Surah Bani Isra-il in the Quran, occurred in 1 year before Hijrah?
- A.
Pledge of 'Aqabah
- B.
Isra' and Me'raj (Journey and Ascension)
- C.
Omar (radhiAllahu unhu) became Muslim
- D.
All of the above
- 23.The Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wa salam) said there was never a prophet except that he was ___________.
- A.
A trader
- B.
A shepherd
- C.
Unlettered
- D.
A meditator
- 24.Those who did not worship idols before the advent of Islam were called ____________
- A.
Hunafaa
- B.
Mutaffifeen
- C.
Muslimeen
- D.
Everyone worshipped idols before Islam
- 25.While in the desert dwellings of Bani Sa'ad Muhammad (salallahu 'alaihi wa salam) was confronted with a strange visitor who opened his heart. Who was this visitor?
- A.
Abu Jahl
- B.
Abu Lahab
- C.
Haleema's husband
- D.
Jibreel ('alaihi salam)
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