Freshers Dinner

Which prophet used to fast every other day?

• Prophet Dawud (as)

• Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

• Prophet Sulaiman (as)

• Prophet Yunus (as)

Answer explanation

Sahih al-Bukhari 3420, Narrated Abdullah bin Amr:

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to me, "The most beloved fasting to Allah was the fasting of (the Prophet) David who used to fast on alternate days."

Which pillar of Islam was commanded by Allah during the Miraj?

• Zakat

• Salah

• Hajj

• Shahadah

Answer explanation

It is stated in the Qur'an that during Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj ‘Then Allah revealed to His servant [saw] what He revealed 'through Jibraeel [as]’. [53:10].

The Prophet (saw) mentioned, ‘Then Allah revealed to me what he revealed to me and then He made obligatory for me fifty prayers every day and night’. [Muslim]

Which of these is not a madhab?

• Hanafi

• Maliki

• Ahmedi

• Shafi’i

Answer explanation

The four madhhabs are Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i and Hanbali

What was the first masjid built in Madina called?

• Masjid Al Quba

• Masjid An Nabawi

• Masjid Al Haram

• Masjid Aisha

Answer explanation

Masjid Al Quba is also mentioned in the Qur'an for its piety, "Do not ˹O Prophet˺ ever pray in it. Certainly, a mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy of your prayers. In it are men who love to be purified.¹ And Allah loves those who purify themselves." [9:108]

What is the virtue of reciting Ayatul Kursi before sleeping at night?

• Takes away hunger

• Gives you strength

• A house in Jannah

• You are protected from harm till sunrise

Answer explanation

“When you lie down in your bed, recite Āyat al-Kursī from beginning to end; a guardian angel will stay by you and no devil will approach you, until you wake up in the morning” (Bukhārī)

Which prophet had the gift of being able to talk to animals?

• Prophet Dawud (as)

• Prophet Sulaiman (as)

• Prophet Musa (as)

• Prophet Isa (as)

Answer explanation

In Surah Naml it says "And David was succeeded by Solomon, who said, “O people! We have been taught the language of birds, and been given everything ˹we need˺. This is indeed a great privilege.”" [27:16]

How many gates of Jannah are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Answer explanation

The 8 gates are: Baab As-Salaat, Baab Al-Jihad, Baas As-Sadaqah, Baab Ar-Rayyaan, Baab Al-Hajj, Baab Al-Kaazimeen Al-Ghaiz Wal Aafina Anin Naas, Baab Al-Iman and Baab Al-Dhikr

Which prophet is mentioned the most in the Qur'an by name?

• Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

• Prophet Musa (as)

• Prophet Adam (as)

• Prophet Isa (as)

Answer explanation

Prophet Musa (as) is mentioned a total of 136 times in the Qur'an

The Islamic calendar is based on which cycle?

• Solar

• Lunar

• Both of these

• None of these

Answer explanation

Traditionally, this is based on actual observation of the moon's crescent (hilal) marking the end of the previous lunar cycle and hence the previous month, thereby beginning the new month. Consequently, each month can have 29 or 30 days depending on the visibility of the moon, astronomical positioning of the earth and weather conditions.

Which prophet was swallowed whole by a whale?

• Prophet Yunus (as)

• Prophet Nuh (as)

• Prophet Ibrahim (as)

• Prophet Ishaq (as)

Answer explanation

It says in Surah Saffat "Then the whale engulfed him while he was blameworthy." (for abandoning his city without Allah’s permission) [37:142]

Dua of Prophet Yunus (as): لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin

“There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors.” [21:87]