Imam Reza Quiz

What topics are covered by Imam Reza’s (AS) Hadith of the Golden Chain (Silsilat-ul-Dhahab)?

• Tawhid (Oneness) and Ma’ad (Resurrection)

• Tawhid (Oneness) and Wilayah (Guardianship of Imams)

• Nobuwwah (Prophethood) and Imamat

• Tawhid (Oneness) and Nobuwwah (Prophethood)

Why is the Hadith of the Golden Chain (Silsilat-ul-Dhahab) known by this name?

• It is a Qudsi Hadith (direct word of Allah)

• It has been narrated from the Holy Prophet (SAW)

• It has been narrated by the Imams (AS) and also by the Holy Prophet (SAW)

• It has been narrated by each of the Imams (AS) in turn, and also by the Holy Prophet (SAW), Jibra’il, and Allah (SWT)

In the Hadith of the Golden Chain, what does Imam Reza (AS) mention as an important protection from Divine punishment?

• Salaat

• Wilayah

• Honesty

• Belief in Tawhid (Oneness)

Where and for what reason did Imam Reza (AS) say this hadith to the public?

• In Madina; because he wanted to declare his opposition to Ma’mun

• During the Manasik of Hajj; because a large number of Muslims were gathered

• In Nishabur on his way to Marv; because thousands of Muslims had gathered to see him

After Imam Reza (AS) delivered the Hadith of the Golden Chain, whom did he specifically mention as one of the conditions of benefiting from this hadith?

• Holy Prophet (SAW)

• Imam Ali (AS)

• Lady Fatima Zahra (AS)

• Himself

Which Qudsi Hadith mentions the name and location of Shahadat of Imam Reza (AS)?

• Hadith al-Thaqalayn (Two Weighty Things)

• Hadith al-Safinah (the Ark)

• Hadith of Wisayah

• Hadith of the Tablet of Fatima (AS)

What method did Ma’mun mostly use to damage the reputation of Imam Reza (AS)?

• Arranging debates between the Imam (AS) and theologians of other faiths

• Causing infighting and disunity among the Shi’as

• Spreading slanderous lies about the Imam (AS)

• All of the above

Which of these are real thawabs (benefits) of reciting the Ziarat of Imam Reza (AS)? (Select all that apply)

• Fulfilment of hajat (prayers) and forgiveness of sins

• Equivalent thawab to that of the Ziarat of the Holy Prophet (SAW)

• Greater thawab than for one thousand Hajj trips

• Reward for the first Muslims (pioneers of Islam)

• Respite from panic and fright on the Day of Judgement

Fill in the blank: “The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said: ‘Whoever visits (does ziarat to) us from afar, ___ will carry his greetings to us and return to him our response.’”

• Jibra’eel

• Mika’eel

• the angels

• the souls of the mu’mins