1.
Which of the followings is not one of the major signs of the Hour?
Correct Answer
C. Death of Prophet Muḥammad (s.a.w.)
Explanation
The coming of the Prophet (s.a.w.) and his death are the first of the minor signs of the Hour.
Anas ibn Mālik (r.a.) narrated, “The Prophet (s.a.w.) said, ‘The Hour and I have been sent like these two; like one over the other,’ and he then joined his forefinger and middle finger together.”
Because the revelation stopped coming. Once revelation stop coming, people will lose knowledge of the Qur’ān. The further we are from the generation of the Prophet (s.a.w.), the less knowledge we have.
2.
One of the reasons for misinterpreting the signs of the Hour is knowing how to react or act during times of fitan.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
One of the reasons for misinterpreting the signs of the Hour is the ignorance of how to react or act during times of fitan. Not knowing how to react or act.
Other reasons include:
General Ignorance And Lack Of Knowledge - We should know our level of knowledge and avoid talking about something unknown.
Using Weak Narrations And Israelite Traditions, Etc. - We should always check the authenticity of each narration. If an Israelite tradition
• concurs with the Quran and Sunnah → accept it
• contradicts the Quran and Sunnah → reject it
• is not mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah → maintain silence
A Need To Help Islam - We are only obligated to belief and follow Allah's commandment to the best of our own ability. We should not do something without having knowledge and understanding of the matter.
3.
Anas b. Mālik (r.a) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “There will come upon the people years of deception in which the liar is believed and the truthful one is belied, the treacherous one is trusted and the trustworthy one is believed treacherous, and the Ruwaybiḍah will speak.” [Tabarani]. Who is the Ruwaybiḍah?
Correct Answer
B. The fool who speaks about the general affairs of the people.
Explanation
.. It was asked, ‘Who are the Ruwaybiḍah?’ He replied, ‘The fool who speaks about the general affairs of the people.’” - Bukhari
4.
If a trial of the Last Day does afflict us, we should do the followings except…
Correct Answer
C. Engage in it.
Explanation
Stay away from trials; do not engage with them.
‘Imrān ibn Husayn (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “Let him who hears of the Dajjāl (Antichrist) go far from him for I swear by Allāh that a man will come to him thinking he is a believer and follow him because of confused ideas roused in him by him.” - Abu Dawud
5.
Which of these people claimed to be a prophet?
Correct Answer
B. All of the above
Explanation
Abu Hurayrah (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:
“I had a dream while sleeping as if there were two gold bracelets in my hands which bothered me very much. So it was revealed to me to blow them off. I blew them off and they flew away. I interpreted them to be two liars who would appear after me. One of them called Musaylamah of Yamamah, and Al-‘Ansi of Ṣan‘ā’.” - Tirmidhi
Tulayha Al-Asadi was also one those who claimed to be a prophet. However, he repented after the death of the Prophet (s.a.w.) and became a Muslim. And eventually, he died as a martyr.
6.
In a narration by Umm Salamah (r.a.), what will happen to the future army that wants to destroy the Ka‘bah?
Correct Answer
C. They will be swallowed by the earth.
Explanation
Umm Salamah (r.a.) narrated “The Prophet (s.a.w.) said, ‘A person will seek refuge at the House, and an army will be sent to kill him, but when it reaches the open ground the earth will swallow it up.’ I asked, ‘O Messenger of Allāh, what of those who were forced to accompany the army?’ He replied, ‘The earth will swallow them up and then they will be resurrected on the Day of Judgement based upon their intentions.’” - Muslim
7.
Making lawful silk, alcohol and musical instrument are some of the minor signs all around us?
Correct Answer
B. True
Explanation
Abu Mālik Al-Ash‘ari (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “There will be people from amongst my ummah who make lawful [ḥalāl] adultery, silk, alcohol and musical instruments. There will be some people who will stay near the side of a mountain and in the evening their shepherd will come to them with their sheep and ask them for something, but they will say to him, ‘Return to us tomorrow.’ Allāh will destroy them during the night and will let the mountain fall upon them, and He will transform the rest of them into monkeys and pigs and they will remain so till the Day of Resurrection.” - Bukhari
Only Allāh has the right to make things ḥalāl or ḥarām. It is sinful for us to make ḥalāl what is ḥarām and vice versa. Obeying Allāh’s command is part of worship. Therefore following someone in disobedience is akin to worshiping that person.
8.
No more Ḥajj will be performed after the Dajjāl comes.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Abu Sa‘īd Al-Khuḍri (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “The Hour will not be established until Ḥajj is no longer performed.” - Ibn Ḥibbān & Ḥākim
However this is part of the Minor signs that will take place before the Dajjal. Later Hajj will be reestablished and Isa (AS) will make Hajj during his lifetime.
9.
Who was the Amīrul Muminīn who personally went to get the keys of the city during the conquering of Jerusalem?
Correct Answer
D. ‘Umar Al-Khaṭṭāb (r.a.)
Explanation
At the time of the caliphate of ‘Umar (r.a.), Abu ‘Ubaydah Ibn Jarrāḥ (r.a.) lead the Muslim army to surround Jerusalem. The people of Jerusalem sent a message that we are willing to surrender, but they would only hand over the keys to Jerusalem to the Khalīfah. ‘Umar (r.a.) went with his servant and they were taking turns on a donkey: ‘Umar (r.a.) would ride for a while and then the servant would ride for a while and then they would give the donkey time off.
As they reached the outskirt of Jerusalem, Abu ‘Ubaydah (r.a.) came to greet them. It was ‘Umar’s (r.a.) turn to pull the donkey and his servant’s turn to ride it. When they came across a puddle and ‘Umar (r.a.) picked up his clothes and crossed it.
Abu ‘Ubaydah (r.a.) felt saddened and said, “I fear that the people of the village will think you without honor.”
‘Umar (r.a.) replied: “Oh Abu ‘Ubaydah, if only someone less knowledgeable then you made such a statement. We were of the most disgraced of people, and Allāh granted us honor with this Islām. Now, whenever we seek honor in other than that which Allāh honored us with, Allāh shall disgrace us (once again).”
10.
The minor signs will occur in succession and will end before the major signs start.
Correct Answer
A. False
Explanation
Minor Signs take place well before the Day of judgement. Some take place right before the Major Signs and some even alongside with the Major Signs.
These signs can occur once and end. While some can be ongoing for a period of time.
11.
The Ya’jūj and Ma’jūj will be killed by…
Correct Answer
A. Worm-like insect
Explanation
The Ya’jūj & Ma’jūj will walk until they reach the Mountain of Al-Khamar in Baytul-Maqdis. They will then say: “We have killed those who are upon the earth. Let us now kill those who are in the sky.” They will throw their arrows towards the sky and the arrows return besmeared with blood. So they will think that they have conquered the heaven as well. Allāh will destroy them with worm-like insects.*
* Show of Allāh’s power: Destroying a large, unruly nation with small creatures
12.
Which companion died in the Plague of ‘Amwās?
Correct Answer
A. Abu ‘Ubaydah b. Al-Jarrāḥ (r.a.)
Explanation
Abu ‘Ubaydah (r.a.) was leading the Muslim forces in Ash-Shām (Syria). It was then that a plague hit and devastated the population of Ash-Shām.
‘Umar (r.a.) dispatched a messenger to Abu ‘Ubaydah with a letter saying: “I am in urgent need of you. If my letter reaches you at night I strongly urge you to leave before dawn. If this letter reaches you during the day, I strongly urge you to leave before evening and hasten to me.”
When Abu ‘Ubaydah (r.a.) received the letter, he said: “I know why the Amīr Al-Mu'minīn needs me. He wants to secure the survival of someone who, however, is not eternal.”
So he wrote to ‘Umar (r.a.): “I know that you need me. But I am in an army of Muslims and I have no desire to save myself from what is afflicting them. I do not want to separate from them until God wills. So, when this letter reaches you, release me from your command and permit me to stay on.”
When ‘Umar (r.a.) read this letter tears filled his eyes and those who were with him asked: “Has Abu ‘Ubaydah died, O Amīr Al-Mu'minīn?” ‘Umar (r.a.) said, “No, but death is near to him.”
Before long, Abu ‘Ubaydah (r.a.) became afflicted with the plague and died.
13.
Which sūrah talks about the story of Dhul-Qarnayn with Ya’jūj and Ma’jūj?
Correct Answer
A. Al-Kahf
Explanation
Until, when he reached [a pass] between two mountains, he found beside them a people who could hardly understand [his] speech.
They said, "O Dhul-Qarnayn, indeed Gog and Magog are [great] corrupters in the land. So may we assign for you an expenditure that you might make between us and them a barrier?"
He said, "That in which my Lord has established me is better [than what you offer], but assist me with strength; I will make between you and them a dam....
[Al-Kahf 18:93–98]
14.
The coming of the Mahdī is…
Correct Answer
A. A minor sign of the Hour.
Explanation
Abu Sa‘īd Al-Khuḍri (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said,
“Towards the end of time, the Mahdī will emerge. Allāh will provide for him rain and the earth will bring forth its vegetation, wealth will be bountiful, cattle will be plentiful and the ummah will grow. He will remain for seven or eight [years].” - Hakim
You can categorize this sign as a minor sign.
15.
The Hour will only be established when there is no one left on earth who will say “Lā ilāha illAllāh”.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Anas ibn Mālik (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “The Hour will not be established until no one remains upon the earth who will say, ‘Lā ilāha illAllāh’.” - Muslim
16.
According to the scholars, the Smoke ...
Correct Answer
D. All of the options.
Explanation
The scholars differed as to what the sign of the Smoke refers to:
Hardship and famine the Quraysh experienced
• During the time of the Prophet (s.a.w.) when he made du‘ā’ against them
• Opinion of ‘Abdullāh b. Mas‘ūd and Imam aṭ-Ṭabari
A sign yet to occur
• Will take place towards the end of time
• Opinion of a number of companions, such as ‘Ali, ‘Abdullāh b. ‘Abbās and Abu Sa‘īd al-Khuḍri, it was also the opinion of Imam Ibn Kathīr
- A sign that will take place twice
• One has already
occurred
• One is yet to come
• Narration of Ibn Mas‘ūd
“Then wait you for the Day when the sky will bring forth a visible smoke. Covering the people, this is a painful torment. (They will say): ‘Our Lord! Remove the torment from us, really we shall become believers!’ How can there be for them an admonition, when a Messenger explaining things clearly has already come to them.” - Al-Dukhān, 44:10-13
17.
Īsā (a.s.) will descent…
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.
Explanation
‘Īsā (a.s.) will descend before Fajr at the white minaret in the eastern side of Damascus wearing two lightly dyed garments with his hands on the wings of two angels.
18.
As the Hour draws near, the Quran will be lifted...
Correct Answer
D. In a single night and not a single verse remain.
Explanation
Ḥudhayfah (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “Islam will be studied just as one studies tailoring a piece of cloth until the meaning of charity, prayer, pilgrimage, and fasting are not known. The Book of Allāh will be lifted in single night so that not even a verse remains upon earth. There will only remain certain groups of people such as the elderly who will say, ‘We heard our forefathers saying ‘lā ilāha illAllāh’ so we too say it.’” - Hakim
19.
We should avoid building skyscrapers and beautifying the mosques as these are some signs of the Hour.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
In the famous ḥadīth of Jibrīl, the Prophet (s.a.w.) was asked about the signs of the hour, to which he replied, “…that you see the naked, barefooted shepherds competing in the construction of tall buildings…” - Bukhari
In the past, the Roman Empire and the Persian Empire did not set to conquer the Arabian Peninsula because there was nothing there and the people were poor. Now, the Arabian Peninsula is extremely wealthy and a lot of towers adorn the skylines of the big cities.
Constructing tall building is not something bad.
20.
The term "Khawārij" is referring to a group of rebels who lived during the times of the companions only.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
‘Abdullāh ibn Mas‘ūd (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “There will emerge towards the end of time a people who are young in age and immature in thought. They will recite the Qur’ān but it will not pass beyond their throats, and they will narrate from the sayings of the best of creation. They will pass out of this religion just as an arrow shoots out of the bow.” - Bukhari & Muslim
Khawārij is the plural of khārij, which means people who rebel.
The term khawārij does not refer to a specific group of people. Rather, anyone/group with traits such as rebellious, making mischief, bombing public places, etc. can be considered as khawārij.
21.
The Great Fire will usher the people to the land of gathering. Where is the land ofgathering?
Correct Answer
C. Shām
Explanation
Ḥudhayfah ibn Usayd Al-Ghifāri (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “It will not be established until there are ten signs…the last of which will be a great Fire which will emanate from Yemen and usher the people to their place of gathering.” - Muslim
A great fire will come from the area of Hadramawt, Yemen.
What to do when this happens?Go towards Shām.
Why Shām? This will be the land of gathering.
22.
Plague of ‘Amwās took place in the time of which Khalīfah?
Correct Answer
B. ‘Umar Al-Khaṭṭāb (r.a.)
Explanation
The Plague of ‘Amwās
What? - Possibly an outbreak of bubonic plague caused by Yersinia pestis. (The same cause of the “black death” plague across the world at that time.)
When? - 638 AD to 640 AD. During caliphate of ‘Umar (r.a.).
Where? - Syria, Egypt, and Iraq. The plague was most severe in ‘Amwās, Syria, so it became known as the Plague of ‘Amwās.
How Many? - Over 20,000 people died.
23.
Cutting of family ties is one of the minor signs of all around us under the social issuestheme.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Abdullāh ibn Mas‘ūd (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.), “Before the Hour strikes, people will only give salām to their acquaintances, commerce will be plentiful to the extent that a woman will help her husband in his business, the ties of kinship will be severed, people will give false testimony and truthful testimony will be hidden, and literacy will become widespread.” - Muslim
The Prophet (s.a.w.) taught us to Spread Salām, Feed People, Join Kinship, Pray While Others Sleep and we shall enter paradise peacefully. [Tirmidhī]
24.
False prophets is one of the minor signs which have passed:
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Abu Hurayrah (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “By Allāh, the Hour will not be established until there appears deceitful liars, close to thirty, all of them claiming to be a messenger of Allāh.” - Bukhari
If we sum up all those who claimed to be prophets in this ummah, there are more than 30 people (in the past 1400 years).
The explainers say that this is not referring to every crazy person claiming to be a prophet. It is referring to those who actually have a significant number of followers and become famous and well known. These prophets are all scattered throughout time, that means past, present, and future.
25.
One of the signs of the Hour is that…
Correct Answer
B. There will be plenty of rain but no vegetation.
Explanation
Anas ibn Mālik (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “The Hour will not be established until the people will be given a widespread rain, but nothing from the earth will grow forth.” - Ahmad
There will be plenty of rain, but nothing will grow.
26.
Musaylamah the Liar was killed during the caliphate of:
Correct Answer
A. Abu Bakr Aṣ-Ṣiddīq (r.a.)
Explanation
Musaylamah had a huge following – thousands of people. It was a big fitnah, and this fitnah was not extinguished until the time of Abu Bakr (r.a.).
At first, Musaylamah’s army defeated the Muslim army lead by Ikrimah Ibn Abi Jahl (r.a.). Abu Bakr (r.a.) sent another army lead by Khalīd Ibn Al-Walīd (r.a.).
In this battle, the Muslims won and Musaylamah was killed by Wahsy. (Washy was the man who killed the Prophet’s (s.a.w.) uncle Hamzah (r.a), but he became a Muslim after the conquest of Makkah.)
The battle with Musaylamah was one of the worse battles and many huffāẓ were killed. Abu Bakr (r.a.) then started the process of bringing the muṣḥaf together. And the project continued into ‘Uthmān’s (r.a.) time.
27.
Who is Jahjāh?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
Abu Hurayrah (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “The nights and days will not pass until a slave will rule. He will be known as ‘Jahjāh.’” - Muslim
In classical Arabic - It means Someone who constantly shouts.
According to scholars He is A person who is not worthy or with bad characters.
28.
Some of the reasons for misinterpreting the signs of the Hour are general ignorance and lack of knowledge.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
One of the reasons for misinterpreting the signs of the Hour is the ignorance of how to react or act during times of fitan. Not knowing how to react or act.
Other reasons include:
General Ignorance And Lack Of Knowledge - We should know our level of knowledge and avoid talking about something unknown.
Using Weak Narrations And Israelite Traditions, Etc. - We should always check the authenticity of each narration. If an Israelite tradition
• concurs with the Quran and Sunnah → accept it
• contradicts the Quran and Sunnah → reject it
• is not mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah → maintain silence
A Need To Help Islam - We are only obligated to belief and follow Allah's commandment to the best of our own ability. We should not do something without having knowledge and understanding of the matter.
29.
Signs and trials can be linked to a particular event, individual, time or place before it takes place or without any clear indications.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Signs and trials cannot be linked to a particular event, individual, time or place until the event has taken place, or the event, individual, time or place can be clearly linked to the sign.
Ibn `Umar (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “O Allāh! Bless our Sham and our Yemen.” People said, “Our Najd as well.” The Prophet again said, “O Allāh! Bless our Sham and Yemen.” They said again, “Our Najd as well.” On that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “There will appear earthquakes and afflictions, and from there will come out the side of the head of Satan.”
“Najd” could mean either two of a place in Riyāḍ or an elevated place (classical Arabic). No clear link.
30.
In a narration of ‘Alī (r.a.), the Prophet (s.a.w.) said that person does not truly believe until he believes in four things:…i. Believes in death.ii. Remain silent or say what only goods.iii. Believes in resurrection after death and pre-destiny.iv. None has the right to be worshipped except Allāh and the Prophet (s.a.w.) is His messenger.
Correct Answer
C. I, iii and iv
Explanation
Ali (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “A person does not truly believe until s/he believes in four: that none has the right to be worshipped except Allāh and I am His Messenger who He sent with the truth, believes in death, resurrection after death and pre-destiny.” - Tirmidhi
31.
Arabian Peninsula returning to greenery is one of the minor signs around us.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Abu Hurayrah (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “The Hour will not be established until wealth is plentiful to the extent that a person will want to give the zakāh of their wealth but will find no one to accept it and until the Arabian Peninsula returns to gardens and rivers.”
32.
The followings are true about the Beast except:
Correct Answer
B. It will emerge before Fajr.
Explanation
The BEAST is an actual beast. It will emerge from the earth.
There are opinions that the Beast will be the she-camel of Ṣāliḥ (a.s.) or its child. But there is no authentic narration, and Allāh knows best.
The Beast will emerge at forenoon (ḍuḥā) and this will be immediately preceding or succeeding the rising of the sun from the west.
- Speak to the people
“And when the Word (of torment) is fulfilled against them, We shall bring out from the earth a beast to them, which will speak to them because mankind believed not with certainty in Our āyāt.” - Al-Naml, 27:82
- Mark some people on their noses
Abu Umāmah Al-Bāhili (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “The Beast will emerge and mark some people on their noses, and these people will then mix with you. A man will buy a camel and will be asked, ‘Who did you buy it from?’ He will reply, ‘I bought it from one of the marked ones.’” - Mujma’ Al-Zawā’id
33.
Which of the following themes is not a part of the minor signs which have passed?
Correct Answer
C. Power and leadership
Explanation
Power and Leadership is a theme prominent among the minor signs all around us and yet to come. However it is not a theme from the minor signs of the past.
34.
When will Madīnah become abandoned?
Correct Answer
D. When Baytul-Maqdis is taken
Explanation
Mu‘ādh ibn Jabal (r.a.) narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “When Bayt’l-Maqdis is taken, Madīnah will become abandoned, and when Madīnah is abandoned there will be a great battle, and when the great battle occurs Constantinople will be conquered, and when Constantinople is conquered the Dajjāl will appear.” - Abu Dawud
This will happen towards the end of time. There will be no one in Madīnah, except the animals.
35.
Which of the followings is not true regarding the Dajjāl?
Correct Answer
A. Dajjāl is not real; it is symbolic.