MSSN WEEKLY QUIZ. FOURTH EDITION

What is the virtue of reciting Ayatul Kursi before going to bed at night to sleep?

• Takes away hunger

• Gives you strength

• You are protected from harm till sunrise

• House in Jannah

Answer explanation

Abu Hurairah (r) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) appointed me to guard the zakaah of Ramadaan, then someone came and started rummaging in the foodstuff; and at the end of the hadeeth he said:

“When you go to your bed, recite Aayat al-Kursiy, for there will remain with you a guardian from Allah, and no devil will approach you, until morning comes.”

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “He told you the truth although he is a liar. That was a devil.” (Sahih al-Bukhaari 2311)

Which Prophet (as) had control of the Jinn and was able to talk to animals?

• Sulaiman (as)

• Dawud (as)

• Yunus (as)

• Musa (as)

Answer explanation

Prophet Sulaiman (as) was known for his wisdom and knowledge, and was bestowed with many special gifts and powers, such as the ability to command wind and the mystical jinn, and could understand and speak the language of animals, birds and insects.

What is Az-Zaqqum?

• Food for the people of hellfire

• Drink for the people of hellfire

• Home for the people of hellfire

• Clothes for the people of hellfire

Answer explanation

“Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers, Will be eating from trees of zaqqum” (Quran 56:51-52)

What was the relation between Prophet Musa (alayhi as-salaam) & Prophet Haroon (alayhi as-salaam)?

• Cousins

• Brothers

• Father & son

• Friends

Answer explanation

“And Allah sent Haroon, the brother of Musa as a support to Musa when He wanted to send him to Pharaoh, to call him to worship Allah. This was in response to the request of Musa:

“And We granted him his brother Haroon (Aaron), (also) a Prophet, out of Our Mercy” [Quran 19:53]

Which of the following is not an example of Major Shirk?

• Asking divinely help from a Sheikh

• Going to a pious person’s grave for blessings

• Denying Allah & His religion

• Showing off

Answer explanation

The Prophet ﷺ said:

”What I fear for you the most is the minor shirk, that is ar-riya. Allah will say on the Day of Judgement when He is rewarding the people for their actions: Go to those for whom you did riya for in the world then see if you find the reward with them.” [Ahmad (5/428, 429)]

Which Surah of the Quran has two prostrations?

• Surah Hajj

• Surah Tawbah

• Surah Muhammad

• Surah Yaseen

Answer explanation

Amr bin Al-Ass (r) narrated that “The Prophet (ﷺ) taught him (to read) 15 Sajda, 3 of which are in the Mufassal and 2 of which are in Surah Al-Hajj (22)”. [Abu Dawud, Al-Hakim, Ibn Majah, Daruqutni and Al-Mundiri said that ‘it is a sound Hadith’]

What are you not allowed to do in Sujood?

• Make dua in Arabic

• Recite Quran

• Make dua in another language

• Recite adhkar

Answer explanation

The Prophet ﷺ said: “I have been forbidden to recite the Quran in the state of bowing and prostration. So whilst bowing, extol the Lord in it, and while you are in prostration strive your hardest supplicating, as it is most likely that you will be responded to.” [Muslim]

 What is Abu Bakr (r)’s full name?

• Abdur Rahman ibn Uthman

• Uthman ibn Abdullah

• Abdullah ibn Uthman

• Abdullah ibn Abdur Rahman

Answer explanation

His full name is Abdullah bin Abu Quhafah Uthman bin Aamer Al Qurashi Al Taymi. His lineage joins with that of the Prophet ﷺ six generations before himself, in Murrah Ben Kaab.

For whom is this dua for? – Rabbir Humhumma Kama Rabba Yaani Sahgeera

• Children

• Parents

• Whole Ummah

• The Deceased

Answer explanation

“My Lord! Be merciful to them as they raised me when I was young.” (Quran 17:24)

Which sahaba did Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa’sallam) help to become free from being a slave by planting 300+ date palm trees?

• Bilal ibn Rabah (ra)

• Thawban ibn Bujdud (ra)

• Zayd ibn Harith (ra)

• Salman al Farisi (ra)