MSSN WEEKLY QUIZ. FIFTH EDITION

What is another name given to the Quran?

• Ar-Rahmaan

• Al-Baqarah

• Al-Furqan

• Al-Sahih

Answer explanation

“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)…” (Quran 2:185)

Which Khalifah took control of Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem?

• Abu Bakr (Radhi’Allah Annhu)

• Umar ibn al-Khattab (Radhi’Allah Annhu)

• Uthman ibn Affan (Radhi’Allah Annhu)

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (Radhi’Allah Annhu)

Answer explanation

The Bishop of Jerusalem handed over the keys of the city of Jerusalem to Umar ibn Al-Khattab. No killing or destruction was carried out by Muslims. It was a peaceful transition and all the holy sites of Christians were left untouched.

Caliph Umar signed a treaty with Sophronius and as a result, Christians were allowed to live in the city, but must pay jizya, or tax

What is the consultation between the Muslim leader and the followers called?

• Ijma

• Shura

• Shariah

• Daleel

Answer explanation

Shura is an Arabic word that literally means consultation and, in its simplest form, as an Islamic principle. Chapter 42 of the Quran is called Ash-Shurra (The Consultation).

How many Prophets did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ meet on the different heavens during Isra wal Miraaj?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Answer explanation

Muhammad ﷺ met the Prophets Adam, Yahya (John), Isa (Jesus), Yusuf (Joseph), Idris, Harun (Aaron), Musa (Moses), and Ibrahim (Abraham) and visit hell and paradise.

In which battle did some Muslim archers disobey the order of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?

• Battle of Badr

• Battle of Uhud

• Battle of Khaybar

• Battle of Khandaq

Answer explanation

This is the mountain that the Prophet ﷺ  ordered the archers to remain on during the Battle of Uhud.

The number of archers was fifty men who were in charge of protecting the backs of the Muslim fighters.

They disobeyed the orders of the Prophet ﷺ as they thought that the battle was over.

Which Prophet (as) is mentioned the most in the Quran by name?

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

• Prophet Isa (as)

• Prophet Musa (as)

• Prophet Adam (as

Answer explanation

He was mentioned 136 times. He was mentioned the most in the Quran, as his story and the morals within them transcends time and has great value in Islamic history

Which is the correct order of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ marriages to these 4 wives?

• Aisha, Khadijah, Zaynab & Hafsah

• Khadijah, Aisha, Hafsah & Zaynab

• Khadijah, Aisha, Zaynab & Hafsah

• Aisha, Hafsa, Khadija & Zaynab

Who is the only Sahaba whose name is mentioned in the Quran?

• Abu Bakr as Siddiq (r)

• Zayd ibn Haarith (r)

• Umar ibn al Khattab (r)

• Khalid ibn Waleed (r)

Answer explanation

“…So when Zayd had no longer any need for her, We married her to you…” (Quran 33:37)

Who narrated the most number of ahadeeth?

• Abu Hurayrah (r)

• Abdullah ibn Umar (r)

• Anas ibn Maalik (r)

• Aisha bint Abu Bakr (r)

Answer explanation

Abu Hurayrah (Abdur-Rahman) d.59 AH at the age of 78; he narrated 5,374 Ahadith. The number of his students reaches 800

How many gates of Jannah are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Answer explanation

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever performs Wudu’ and does it well, then says: “Ashhadu an la ilaha ill-Allah was ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluh (I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his slave and Messenger),” eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him, and he may enter through whichever one he wishes.'”

(Sunan Nisaai, Sahih)