Quiz # 12

What is the difference between 'secret' dawah and 'private' dawah according to the text?

• Secret dawah means it was kept to oneself, while private dawah means nobody knew about it.

• Secret dawah means it was open to the public, while private dawah means it was hidden from everyone.

• Secret dawah means it was preached to the masses, while private dawah means it was only shared with close friends.

• Secret dawah means nobody knew about it, while private dawah means it was kept to oneself but was an open secret.

Why was the dawah kept private in the early stage according to the text?

• To avoid confrontation between Muslims and the Quraysh, and to allow Iman to build without persecution.

• To gain political power and influence, and to prepare for military conquests.

• To challenge the status quo and incite conflict with the Quraysh.

• To attract more converts from the elite class, and to establish a strong political presence.

What stage of dawah involved peaceful preaching with no military confrontation according to the text?

• Public dawah with no military confrontation.

• Dawah with physical fighting to a particular group.

• Open dawah to all, with izzah (honor).

• Open dawah along with physical confrontation to anybody who opposes Islam.

Who was the first person to publicly oppose and ridicule the message of Islam according to the text?

• Abu Lahab.

• Abu Talib.

• Fatima bint Muhammad.

• Ali ibn Abi Talib.

What did the Quraysh do to oppose the message of Islam according to the text?

• Appealed to the highest authority, tried to discredit the Prophet, and used various tactics to hinder the spread of Islam.

• Engaged in peaceful discussions, supported the Prophet's mission, and embraced the message of Islam.

• Ignored the message of Islam, avoided any confrontation, and accepted the new theology.

• Sought alliances with other tribes, promoted religious tolerance, and encouraged dialogue with the Muslims.

Who were the representatives of each of the subtribes of Makkah in the assembly of Dar al-Nadwa?

• Chieftains of the tribes

• Elders of Makkah

• Leaders of the subtribes

• Senior people from each subtribe

What did the Quraysh demand from Abu Talib in exchange for handing over Umara ibn al-Walid?

• To stop the Prophet from preaching

• To hand over his own son

• To convert to Islam

• To leave Makkah

Which uncle of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم is considered the highest person ever amongst the non-Muslims in the history of Islam?

• Abu Lahab

• Abu Talib

• Abbas

• Hamzah

What did Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم request from Abu Talib on his deathbed?

• To convert to Islam

• To pray for his forgiveness

• To recite the Quran

• To continue preaching Islam

What did the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم say to Abu Talib when pressured to stop preaching Islam?

• He would convert to paganism

• He would leave Makkah

• He would continue until he succeeded or died

• He would stop if given wealth