Islam 103

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 does Zam Zam mean?

• Holy water

• Water well

• Stop flowing

• Drink

Answer explanation

Ibn ‘Abbaas said: The Prophet (ﷺ) added,

“May Allah bestow Mercy on Ismaa’eel’s mother! Had she left the Zamzam alone (flowing without trying to control it) (or had she not scooped from that water) (to fill her water-skin), Zamzam would have been a stream flowing on the surface of the earth.”

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 help from a Prophet

• Going to a pious person’s grave for blessings

• Denying Allah & His religion

• Showing off

Answer explanation

The Prophet (saw) 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 uncle of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) didn’t accept Islam?

• Abdul Muttalib

• Hamza

• Abu Lahab

• Al-Abbas

Answer explanation

“Perished be the hands of Abu Lahab and ruined he be, Neither his wealth nor what he has earned shall avail him. He shall shortly roast in a flaming fire. And his wife — laden with faggots, Shall have a rope of palm fiber round her neck.” (Qur’an 111:1-5)

Why does Allah allow suffering to happen? 2 answers.

• Because life is a test

• Because we were born to suffer

• Because Allah likes us to suffer

• Because we appreciate the good even more

Answer explanation

“We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure.” (Quran 2:155)

How many gates of Jannah are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Answer explanation

The Messenger of Allah (saw) 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.'”

In which battle did some Muslim archers disobey the order of Prophet Muhammad (saw)?

• Battle of Badr

• Battle of Uhud

• Battle of Khaybar

• Battle of Khandaq

Answer explanation

This is the mountain that the Prophet (saw)  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 saw as they thought that the battle was over.

Who is one of the 4 best women of Jannah?

• Hajar (wife of Ibrahim (as))

• Aasiya (wife of Firawn)

• Aisha (wife of Muhammad (saw))

• Ruqayyah (wife of Uthman)

Answer explanation

Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: “The best of women among the people of Paradise are Khadija bint Khuwaylid, Fatimah bint Muhammad, Maryam bint ‘Imran, and ‘Asiyah bint Muzahim, the wife of Pharaoh.” (Musnad Aḥmad 2896)

Which pillar was commanded in the journey of al Isra wal Miraaj?

• Fasting Ramadan

• Performing Hajj

• Praying 5 Times Salah

• Paying Zakat

Answer explanation

Al-Bukhaari (349) and Muslim (162) narrated from Anas ibn Maalik (r) the famous hadeeth of the Isra’ (Prophet’s Night Journey) in which it is reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“Then Allah revealed what He revealed to me, and enjoined fifty prayers on me every day and night. I came back down to Musa (as) and he said: What did your Lord enjoin upon your ummah? I said: "Fifty prayers."

He said: "Go back to your Lord and ask Him to reduce it… I kept going back and forth between my Lord, may He be blessed and exalted, and Moosa (peace be upon him), until He said: ‘O Muhammad, they are five prayers each day and night, for every prayer there will be a tenfold (reward), and that is fifty prayers.”