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BISMILLAH, HIR-RAHMAN, NIR-RAHIM

BOARD EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE

4th, 7th and 9th Grades Revision: E

CAUTION: Just memorizing the answers in this Study Guide is no guarantee for passing

the examination; other questions from within the syllabus may also be asked

Muslim Community Center’s Weekend Schools

Muslim Community Center (M.C.C.) 4380 N Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60641

Muslim Education Center (M.E.C.) 8601 N Menard Street

Morton Grove, IL 60053

Board Examination Study Guide Revision: E

MCC’s Weekend Schools Chicago, IL and Morton Grove, IL 2

REVISION HISTORY

REVISION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE AUTHOR DATE E Updated Qur’an & Arabic Language section: Clarified

Vocabulary words by providing for an addendum, added requirements for du’as, updated surahs list, and clarified explanation for the Meaning and Understanding section. Added a note of caution on the front page against just memorization of the answers in this guide.

Examination Committee 2/26/09

D In Seerah/History, added 7 questions to the 4th grade section and 1 question to the 9th grade section. In Akhlaq, added a total of 32 questions to the 4th, 7th and 9th grade sections. In Imaan & Ibadaat, added a total of 4 questions to the 7th and 9th grade sections. Added Appendix 1 to provide an example of Qur’an & Arabic Language questions that may be asked in the examination. Made minor modifications in language to the Introduction as well as to a few questions spread across all sections for better clarity.


C Added a total of 33 questions to Seerah/History (4th & 7th grades only) section. Added a total of 63 questions to Iman, Ibadaat and Akhlaq (all grades). Revised Qur’an and Arabic Language section. Reduced font size from 12 to 10 in most sections to save paper.


B Made minor changes in the Introduction. Re-worded a few questions to avoid confusion. Corrected typographical errors.


A Initial Release Examination Committee 3/11/00



TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 4

1.1 What is the Board Examination? ............................................................................................................4

1.2 Board Examination Preparation .............................................................................................................4 1.2.1 Theology (Iman, Ibadaat & Akhlaq) and Seerah/History ................................................................4 1.2.2 Nazirah/Tajwid ....................................................................................................................................5 1.2.3 Qur’an...................................................................................................................................................5

1.3 Acknowledgments .....................................................................................................................................5

2. SEERAH/HISTORY................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Fourth Grade ............................................................................................................................................6

2.2 Seventh Grade.........................................................................................................................................19

2.3 Ninth Grade ............................................................................................................................................33

3. THEOLOGY (IMAN, IBADAAT AND AKHLAQ) ................................................. 49

3.1 Fourth Grade IMAN & IBADAAT.......................................................................................................49

3.2 Fourth Grade AKHLAQ........................................................................................................................58

3.3 Seventh Grade IMAN & IBADAAT .....................................................................................................61

3.4 Seventh Grade AKHLAQ ......................................................................................................................70

3.5 Ninth Grade IMAN & IBADAAT.........................................................................................................74

3.6 Ninth Grade AKHLAQ..........................................................................................................................86

4. NAZIRAH/TAJWID ............................................................................................... 89

4.1 Fourth Grade ..........................................................................................................................................89

4.2 Seventh Grade.........................................................................................................................................89

4.3 Ninth Grade ............................................................................................................................................89

5. QUR’AN AND ARABIC LANGUAGE.................................................................... 90

5.1 Fourth Grade ..........................................................................................................................................90

5.2 Seventh Grade.........................................................................................................................................91

5.3 Ninth Grade ............................................................................................................................................92



1. INTRODUCTION This Study Guide has been compiled to help the students of the Weekend Schools of Muslim Community Center (MCC) prepare for the Board Examination. As already announced, a Board Examination will be administered to all students in the 4th, 7th and 9th grades. The students will have to pass this Board Examination to be eligible for promotion to the next higher grade. Parents of students in these three grades are urged to go over this introductory chapter with their child before proceeding to the relevant subject specific material in the following chapters.

1.1 What is the Board Examination? The Board Examination, which is intended to standardize and improve the quality of education at the Weekend Schools of MCC, will be administered in May/June of each academic year in lieu of the Final (2nd Semester) Examination that is usually administered towards the end of each academic year. The Board Examination is only for the students in 4th, 7th and 9th grades; students of all other grades will have their usual Final (2nd Semester) Examination. The Academic Council for the Weekend Schools of MCC has formed the Board of Examinations that will supervise the Examination Committee in-charge of administering the Board Examination. The students will be tested in the following subjects for this examination:

1) Seerah/History 2) Theology (currently called Iman, Ibadaat and Akhlaq) 3) Nazirah/Tajwid 4) Qur’an

The Board Examination will be a comprehensive examination. In other words, students will be tested in all the material taught in the school from 1st grade through the student’s present grade. For example, a 4th grader would be tested in material taught in grades 1 through 4, a 7th grader would be tested in material taught in grades 1 through 7, and a 9th grader would be tested in material taught in grades 1 through 9.

Another important difference between the usual Final Examination and the Board Examination is that the examination may be set and graded by someone other than the student’s regular teacher. Also, the Board Examination will be a common examination across all the Weekend Schools of MCC. In other words, the students of a particular grade in one school would be administered the same examination as their counterparts in the other schools.

1.2 Board Examination Preparation This section gives an overview of this Study Guide and provides information that would be helpful in preparing for the Board Examination. Since we anticipate that the preparation for this examination would take several months, parents are advised to have their child start preparing early.

Note: If the words “4th Grade Edition” or “7th Grade Edition” appear in the header of each page of this Study Guide, sections pertaining to 7th and/or 9th grades may not be included in this edition of the guide.

1.2.1 Theology (Iman, Ibadaat & Akhlaq) and Seerah/History The subject that has been known as Theology to most students and parents in the past has been renamed as Iman, Ibadaat and Akhlaq. This renaming has not changed the content of the course. This change is independent of the Board Examination. The format of this Study Guide reflects this change. Thus, the chapter for Theology in this Study Guide has been split into two sub-sections called “Iman and Ibadaat” and “Akhlaq”. Since the change is relatively new, the word Theology will also be used in this guide to avoid confusion.

The Seerah/History and Theology (Iman, Ibadaat & Akhlaq) questions that will be asked in the Board Examination will be similar (in content) to the list of questions provided in Chapter numbers 2 & 3 of this Study Guide. The actual examination questions may not be identical (word for word) to the ones provided herein; they may be twisted around to test the student’s understanding of the material. In order to answer the actual examination questions successfully, the students would need to understand the underlying material instead of simple memorization of the answers provided herein.



Chapter #s 2 and 3 are subdivided into sections pertaining to 4th, 7th and 9th grades. The 4th graders’ examination questions will be from the material provided in the 4th Grade section. Since this will be a comprehensive examination, some of the 7th graders’ examination questions will be from the material provided in the 4th Grade section, while the majority of their questions will be from the material in the 7th Grade section. Similarly, some of the 9th graders’ examination questions will be from the material provided in the 4th Grade and 7th Grade sections, while the majority of their questions will be from the material provided in the 9th Grade section. With the exception of those questions that ask a student to recite something, the examinations for both subjects will be written examinations (not oral) for all the three grades.

The correct answers for all the questions are underlined in this Study Guide. In the examination, in case of multiple choice questions, the student is expected to circle/select only one, most correct and/or complete, answer. In case where the answers are essay type, the student is not expected to memorize the answers provided in this Study Guide, word for word; however, he/she is expected to include all the key points of the answers provided in this Study Guide in his/her answers.

For each of the two subjects, it is anticipated that the 4th graders would be asked to answer about 40 to 70 questions from the pertinent list in this guide. The 7th graders may be asked to answer about 45 to 75 questions for each subject, while the 9th graders may be asked to answer about 50 to 80 questions for each subject.

Although the answers to the questions are provided in this Study Guide, for a thorough understanding of the subject, the student is urged to read the recommended books for the subject(s). The student may contact his/her teacher for more information. A copy of the applicable syllabus is provided at the beginning of each of the sections to aid in examination preparation.

1.2.2 Nazirah/Tajwid For Nazirah/Tajwid, the students will be asked to demonstrate their proficiency in areas listed in Chapter 4 of this Study Guide. The expectations for each of the three grades are listed separately in their respective sections. The 4th and 7th graders will be asked to demonstrate, orally, their proficiency in the subject. In addition to demonstrating their proficiency orally, the 9th graders will also have to provide written answers to questions relating to topics given in the 9th Grade section.

1.2.3 Qur’an For Qur’an, the students will be asked to demonstrate their proficiency in areas listed in Chapter 5 of this Study Guide. The expectations for each of the three grades are listed separately in their respective sections. In addition to demonstrating their proficiency orally, the students will also have to provide written answers to questions.

1.3 Acknowledgments We would like to thank all the teachers, heads of the departments and staff of the Weekend Schools who have helped in the compilation and review of this Study Guide. JazaakAllahu Khairun.

Examination Committee



2. SEERAH/HISTORY

2.1 Fourth Grade

________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - Allah (SWT)’s creations: Simple description of earth, skies, heaven and hell.

- Important/sacred Islamic places: Map of Arabia in relation to other countries; location of Makkah (Kabah) and Madina (Masjid-an-Nabawi).

- Prophet Muhammad (S); Cave Hira and thowr (concept of last prophet).

- Prophet Muhammad (S)’s tolerance and kindness; story of the old lady who used to throw garbage and thorns in the prophet’s way.

- Salle-Allahu-Alaihi-Wassallum and its meaning (concept of love and respect).

- Prophet Muhammad (S)’s parents and his birth; the prophet’s grandfather and uncles.

- Story of reconstruction of Kabah, and Prophet Muhammad (S)’s role in placing Hajr-e-Aswadh (Black Stone).

- Allah (SWT) saved Kabah from Abraha’s army: Story of Abraha and his plan to destroy Kabah.

- Abdul Muttalib and the well of Zam-Zam.

- Stories from the life of Abu Bakr®, and his generosity.

- Story of Adam (A) and Hawa; Islamic Interpretation of creation and start of human species.

- Story of Prophet Nuh (A); the flood and the boat.

- Story of Ibrahim (A); Ibrahim (A) declared himself worshipper of one Allah; Ibrahim (A) thrown in fire by idol worshippers; concept of Allah (SWT)’s friend and Allah (SWT)’s help – Khalilullah.

- Story of building of Kabah by Ibrahim (A) and Ismail (A).

- Story of Yunus (A) who was swallowed by a fish.

- Musa (A) and the crossing of Red Sea; other miracles by Musa (A).

- Isa (A)’s birth and his prophethood; Islamic point of view of his birth; Isa (A) as a messenger of Allah (SWT), and his miracles; Isa (A) taken up to heaven and saved from crucification.

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1. The Holy Ka’bah is located in the city of ____________. A. Madinah B. Jerusalem C. Makkah

2. Masjid Al-Nabavi is located in the city of ____________. A. Madinah B. Jerusalem C. Makkah

3. What is the current name of the country in which Makkah and Madinah are located? A. Iraq. B. Saudi Arabia. C. Palestine.



4. Prophet Muhammad (S) was born in the city of ____________. A. Makkah B. Madinah C. Yathrib

5. Prophet Muhammad (S) was born in the year _________ CE. A. 1400 B. 3000 C. 571

6. How old was Prophet Muhammad (S) when his father died? A. 5 years B. 23 years C. 40 years D. He was not born yet

7. How old was Prophet Muhammad (S) when his mother died? A. 6 years B. 23 years C. 40 years D. He was not born yet

8. Prophet Muhammad (S)’s nurse was ____________. A. Aminah B. Halimah C. Khadijah (R)

9. Prophet Muhammad (S)’s mother was ____________. A. Aminah B. Halimah C. Khadijah (R)

10. Prophet Muhammad (S)’s father was ____________. A. Abd ul-Muttalib B. Abu Bakr (R) C. Abdullah bin Abd-ul Muttalib

11. Prophet Muhammad (S)’s grandfather was ____________. A. Abd ul-Muttalib B. Abu Bakr (R) C. Abdullah

12. During Prophet Muhammad (S)’s childhood, after his mother and grandfather died, with whom did he go and live?

A. His father. B. His uncle, Abu Talib. C. His elder brother, Ali ®.

13. During Prophet Muhammad (S)’s childhood, which tribe ruled the city of Makkah? A. Bani Isra’il. B. The Moguls. C. The Quraish.

14. Makkans called Prophet Muhammad (S) Al-Sadiq and Al-Amin because they ________.



A. knew him B. trusted him C. were his friends

15. One of the many examples of Prophet Muhammad (S)’s kind and helping nature was the freeing of a slave boy and adopting him as a son. Which of the following was the name of the boy?

A. Zaid ibn Haritha. B. Ali ibn Abu Talib. C. Bilal ®.

16. What is Hajr-e-Aswad? A. It is the stone that has the footprints of Ibrahim (A) and Isma’il (A). B. It is the White Stone located on one of the corners of Holy Ka’bah. C. It is the Black Stone located on one of the corners of Holy Ka’bah.

17. When Prophet Muhammad (S) was about 35 years old, the Quraish rebuilt Holy Ka’bah because _________. A. it was too small to put the 360 idols they worshipped. B. it was falling apart and badly needed repairs. C. the Arabs who went there every year for pilgrimage wanted a bigger place of worship.

18. When the Holy Ka’bah was being rebuilt before Prophet Muhammad (S) became a Prophet, what solution did he give to solve the argument between the Quraish tribes about who would carry the Hajr-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) to Ka’bah?

A. Whoever gave the most zakah should get to carry the stone to Ka’bah. B. Whoever freed the most number of slaves should get to carry the stone to Ka’bah. C. Leaders of the arguing tribes should carry corners of a cloth that held the stone.

19. Prophet Muhammad (S) used to go to the Cave of _________ to worship Allah (SWT). A. Taif B. Makkah C. Hira

20. Which angel brought down the message of Allah (SWT) to Prophet Muhammad (S)? A. Jibra’il (A) B. Mikha’il (A) C. Israfil (A)

21. When Angel Jibra’il started bringing Allah (SWT)’s message in Cave Hira, what was the first word in Qur’an to be given to Prophet Muhammad (S)?

A. O’Prophet B. Read (Iqra) C. As-Salaam-alaikum

22. Did Prophet Muhammad (S) know how to read or write before Allah (SWT) started to reveal the Qur’an to him?

A. Yes B. No

23. How old was Prophet Muhammad (S) when he became a Prophet? A. 23 years. B. 40 years. C. 63 years.

24. Who was the first person in Islam to follow Prophet Muhammad (S) and become a Muslim?



A. Khadijah (R) B. Ali (R) C. Abu Bakr (R)

25. How was Khadijah ® related to Prophet Muhammad (S)? A. She was his cousin. B. She was his daughter. C. She was his wife.

26. Before becoming a Prophet, Muhammad (S) was a merchant and he helped Khadijah ® in her business. A. True. B. False.

27. When Prophet Muhammad (S) called the people of Makkah to Islam, they became Muslims right away. A. True B. False

28. _________ means leaving one’s country or home for the sake of Islam. A. Miraj B. Jihad C. Hijrah

29. The kind and helpful people of Madinah, who helped the Makkans, were called _____. A. Ansaar B. Muhajirun C. Jews

30. After moving to Madinah, where did Prophet Muhammad (S) decide to live for the rest of his life? A. Makkah B. Madinah C. Ka’bah

31. When Prophet Mohammad (S) reached Madinah after his migration from Makkah, who did he stay with? A. Abu Bakr (R), his friend B. Abdullah ibn Ubai, the rich man of Madinah C. Abu Ayyub Ansari, where his camel sat down D. Ali (R), his cousin

32. Of the following, which was the thing that Prophet Muhammad (S) did soon after migrating to Madinah? A. Build a huge house B. Build a new castle to protect himself from Quraish C. Build a Masjid D. Become rich and powerful

33. To strive for the sake of Allah (SWT) is called __________. A. Jihad B. Shuhuda C. Muhajirun

34. The first battle between the Muslims and the Kuffar took place in _________. A. Badr B. Uhud C. Khandaq



35. The Battle of the Khandaq is also known as ___________. A. Badr B. Uhud C. Battle of the Ditch

36. In which battle did Muslims build a ditch around their city to keep the enemy away? A. Battle of Uhud B. Battle of Badr C. World War II D. Battle of Khandaq

37. During the battle of Uhud, Prophet Muhammad (S) ____________. A. was killed B. was taken prisoner C. was injured D. had left the battlefield and gone away

38. The hypocrites (munafiqun) referred to during Prophet Muhammad (S)’s time were __________. A. People who lived in Madinah and helped their brothers B. People who were not Muslims but only pretended to be Muslims C. People who refused to believe in one God D. People of the Book

39. The Treaty of Hudaybiyah was between the __________. A. Jews and the Christians B. Jews and the Kuffar C. Kuffar of Makkah and the Muslims D. Muslims and the Jews

40. After the takeover of Makkah (Fatah Makkah), Prophet Mohammad (S) _______________ A. gave the order to destroy all the people of Makkah B. gave the order to kill all the men C. gave the order to kill women and children only D. forgave the people of Makkah

41. The journey of Prophet Muhammad (S) to Heaven is called __________. A. Hijrah B. Miraj C. Jihad

42. Who is the only creature who has gone to the highest heaven? A. Angel Jibra’il (A) B. Prophet Muhammad (S) C. Angel Israfil (A)

43. We should invite others to Islam................. A. by forcing them to become Muslims B. by shouting at them C. by teaching them peacefully about our religion

44. When the lady who threw garbage on Prophet Muhammad (S) everyday did not do so one day, the Prophet went to check her health. What happened after that?

A. The lady accepted Islam B. The lady threw garbage on the Prophet again



C. The lady threw water on the Prophet

45. Who was the last prophet to be sent to earth by Allah (SWT)? A. Muhammad (S) B. Nuh (A) C. Ibrahim (A) D. Isa (A)

46. What is Allah (SWT)’s last Book to the people of the world? A. Zaboor B. Taurah C. Qur’an D. Injeel

47. How old was Prophet Muhammad (S) when he died? A. 23 years. B. 40 years. C. 63 years.

48. Prophet Muhammad (S) left the Sunnah and the _____________ as our guides. A. Bible B. Ka’bah C. Holy Qur’an

49. The life example of Prophet Muhammad (S) is called ___________. A. prayer B. the Qur’an C. the Sunnah

50. Prophet Muhammad (S)’s teachings and sayings are called _________. A. Qur’an B. Hadith C. Islam

51. We love our Prophet Muhammad (S) because he gave us the right guidance according to the way that Allah (SWT) wanted it.

A. True B. False

52. Prophet Muhammad (S) said that if someone does not recite _____________ in his prayer, his prayer is not valid.

A. Surah Al-Ikhlas B. Ayah-ul-Kursi C. Surah Al-Fatiha

53. Who rediscovered the well of Zam Zam during the time of Prophet Muhammad (S)? A. Abdullah B. Abdul Muttalib C. Umar (R) D. Abu Bakr (R)

54. After Prophet Muhammad (S) passed away, who became the first Khalifah of the Muslims? A. Abu Bakr (R) B. Abu Sufyan



C. Umar (R)

55. For which one of the following did Abu Bakr Siddique® spend a lot of his money? A. Building Masjid-e-Aqsa in Jerusalem. B. Freeing slaves C. Building a huge palace in Makkah in which he lived until his death.

56. Besides being known as an exceptional Muslim, which one of the following was Abu Bakr Siddique ® well known for?

A. His ability to part the Red Sea. B. His ability to give life to people after their death. C. Willingness to spend his money to please Allah (SWT).

57. About the time Prophet Muhammad (S) was born, who tried to destroy Ka’bah with the help of an army of elephants?

A. The Pharoah of Egypt. B. Yazid. C. Abraha, the governor of Yemen.

58. About the time Prophet Muhammad (S) was born, Abraha tried to destroy Ka’bah because _______. A. he did not want the Arabs to go for pilgrimage to Ka’bah. B. he wanted to build a church in its place. C. he wanted to rebuild it.

59. What does the destruction of Abraha’s army of elephants (on its way to Ka’bah) teach us? A. That any flying creature is much stronger than an elephant. B. That Allah (SWT) can destroy even the strongest human power easily if He wants to. C. It does not really teach us anything. D. That Abraha should have built a much bigger church in Yemen before going to Makkah.

60. When we mention a Prophet’s name, we say “Alaihi-Wasalaam”; what does that mean? A. May Allah (SWT) be pleased with him. B. Peace be upon him. C. I believe in Allah (SWT).

61. When we mention the name of a very respectable person in Islamic history who was not a Prophet, we say “Radhi-Allahu-taala-anhu (or -anha)”; what does that mean?

A. May Allah (SWT) be pleased with him (or her). B. Peace be upon him (or her). C. I believe in Allah (SWT).

62. When we mention Prophet Muhammad (S)’s name, we say “Salle-Allahu-Alaihi-Wasallum”; what does that mean?

A. May Allah (SWT) be pleased with him. B. I believe in Allah (SWT). C. May Allah (SWT)’s Blessings and Peace be upon him.

63. Who were Prophets? A. Prophets were Angels. B. All Prophets were kings of their nations (countries) during their lives. C. Prophets were special human beings chosen by Allah (SWT) to deliver Allah (SWT)’s message to the

people.



64. Between the first Prophet (Adam (A)) and the last Prophet (Muhammad (S)), how many Prophets did Allah (SWT) send to the earth?

A. 10. B. About 124,000. C. None.

65. In the Qur’an, what did Allah (SWT) say about the Prophets He sent to the earth BEFORE Prophet Muhammad (S)’s time?

A. He had sent a Prophet to each of the nations (groups of people) of the earth. B. He had sent all His Prophets to Saudi Arabia only. C. He had sent His Prophets to Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Egypt only.

66. One of the differences between Prophet Muhammad (S) and the other Prophets was that _______________. A. he converted all the people of his time to Islam easily, while the other Prophets were never able to convert

anybody. B. the message given to him by Allah (SWT) was completely different from that given to the other Prophets. C. he was Prophet for all mankind, while the others were Prophets for only their own people/nations.

67. One of the common messages that all the Prophets gave to the people was to ___________________. A. pursue their dreams at any cost. B. always remember Allah (SWT), and to submit to His Will. C. never worry about Life After Death.

68. Were all the Prophets (from Adam (A) to Muhammad (S)) Muslims? A. Yes. B. No.

69. Out of nearly 124,000 Prophets sent by Allah (SWT), the Qur’an mentions the names of only about 25. A. True. B. False.

70. Who was the first man, and prophet, created by Allah (SWT)? A. Salih (A) B. Nuh (A) C. Adam (A) D. Hud (A)

71. Who refused to follow Allah (SWT)’s command to bow to Adam (A)? A. Hawa B. Iblis C. Angel Jibra’il

72. What was the name of Adam (A)’s companion? A. Iblis B. Jibra’il (A) C. Hawa

73. Who of the following was made before Adam (A)? A. Hawa B. Jinn C. Nuh (A)

74. What was Adam (A) made of? A. Plastic



B. Sunlight C. Clay

75. What type of creatures were Adam (A) and Hawa? A. Humans B. Angels C. Jinn

76. Who tricked Adam (A) and Hawa to eat the forbidden fruit? A. Iblis B. Jibra’il (A) C. Adam (A)

77. What is another name for Iblis? A. Angel B. Shaitan C. Snake

78. What type of creature was Iblis? A. Angel B. Man C. Jinn

79. What are Angels made of? A. Nur (light) B. Fire C. Sunlight

80. What are Jinns made of? A. Nur (light) B. Fire C. Sunlight

81. Can Angels ever disobey Allah (SWT)? A. Yes B. No C. Once in a while

82. Which of the folowing creatures of Allah (SWT) have free will? A. Humans B. Angels C. Trees

83. Which of the following prophets is known to have lived for 950 years? A. Ibrahim (A) B. Younus (A) C. Adam (A) D. Nuh (A)

84. Which prophet was commanded by Allah (SWT) to build a boat, and put the good people and a pair of each animal on the boat?

A. Ibrahim (A) B. Younus (A) C. Nuh (A)



D. Adam (A)

85. Which of the following did Allah (SWT) use to destroy the non-believers of Prophet Nuh (A)’s time? A. Tornado B. Earthquake C. Famine D. Flood

86. Did the entire family of Prophet Nuh (A) believe in Allah? A. Yes B. No

87. Which of the following is true about the people of Prophet Nuh (A)’s time before the Big Flood? A. All of the people believed in Allah (SWT) alone B. They believed that prophet Nuh (A) was an angel C. Most of them believed in more that one god

88. Allah (SWT) saved prophet Nuh (A)’s disbelieving son from His punishment? A. Yes B. No

89. Which prophet was swallowed by a fish? A. Ibrahim (A) B. Yunus (A) C. Adam (A) D. Nuh (A)

90. Which two prophets, who were father and son, built the Holy Ka’bah? A. Ibrahim (A) and Nuh (A) B. Yunus (A) C. Adam (A) and Ismail (A) D. Ibrahim (A) and Ismail (A)

91. How was Ibrahim (A) saved when he was thrown into the fire by the kuffaar? A. Ibrahim (A) was taken care off very well in the hospital B. Ismail (A) caught Ibrahim (A) before he fell into the fire C. Allah (SWT) ordered the fire to become cool and turn into a safe place for Ibrahim (A) D. Ibrahim (A) used a portable fire extinguisher to put out the fire

92. When she was alone in the desert in Makkah with baby Ismail (A), which two places did Hajira (R) run between for 7 times when looking for water?

A. Makkah and Madinah B. Safa and Marwa C. Jerusalem and Makkah D. Makkah and Sinai

93. When she was alone in the desert in Makkah with baby Ismail (A), how did Hajira (R) get water? A. She got it out of a water melon B. She got it from the refrigerator C. She had to go to Madinah to get it D. Allah (SWT) provided a spring of Zam Zam water near baby Ismail (A)’s feet.

94. Which Eid reminds us of Prophet Ibrahim (A)’s obedience to Allah (SWT)? A. Eid-ul-Adha



B. Eid-ul-Fitr C. Eid-ul-Jumma D. None of the above

95. Which prophet had a dream in which Allah (SWT) ordered him to give up his son? A. Ibrahim (A) B. Yunus (A) C. Adam (A) D. Musa (A)

96. Which of the following happened when Ibrahim (A) was ready to sacrifice his son, Ismail (A), after he had a dream in which Allah (SWT) asked him to do so?

A. Ibrahim (A) did not have to sacrifice his son, and instead was asked to sacrifice an animal. B. Ibrahim (A) had to sacrifice his son, Ismail (A). C. Ibrahim (A) changed his mind about sacrificing Ismail (A), and thus failed Allah (SWT)’s test.

97. How did Allah (SWT) save Musa (A) after his birth when Pharoah was trying to kill all male babies of Israelites?

A. Hide the baby under the bed B. Give the baby to Pharoah’s soldiers C. Give the baby to Musa (A)’s sister D. He told Musa (A)’s mother to put the baby in a wooden basket and place it in the river

98. What is the name of Allah (SWT)’s Book that was sent through Musa (A)? A. Zaboor B. Injeel C. Qur’an D. Taurah

99. Where did prophet Musa (A) grow up? A. In Rome B. In the house of his mother C. In the Pharaoh’s palace D. Both, B and C above

100. How did Allah (SWT) communicate with Musa (A)? A. Musa (A) used to send letters to Allah (SWT) through the postal service B. They communicated by talking to each other C. They used to speak over a telephone D. All of the above

101. Which of the following are miracles that Allah (SWT) gave to Prophet Musa (A)? A. Musa (A) could talk to birds and tigers B. Musa (A) could raise people from the dead and talk as a baby C. Musa (A) could turn his stick into a snake and make his hands white and shiny D. Musa (A) could swim across the Red Sea

102. What did some of the Israelites start to worship when Musa (A) went up to Mount Sinai to get the laws of Allah (SWT)?

A. A cow made up of gold B. A Pharaoh’s statue C. The pyramids D. A golden tiger

103. How did Musa (A) and the Israelites cross the Red Sea when they were being chased by the Pharaoh’s army?



A. They swam across the Red Sea B. They walked across, when the sea parted after Musa (A) put his stick in the water by Allah (SWT)’s

command C. They crossed the sea in a boat D. They did not cross the sea at all

104. Why did Musa (A) migrate to Madyan before he got married? A. Because he killed an Egyptian (who was hitting an Israelite) by accident and he knew that Pharaoh would

punish him for this. B. Because Madian had better shopping malls C. He wanted to go to Madian for a vacation D. Because he wanted to get married in Madian

105. What are some of Allah (SWT)’s punishments that came to the Egyptians when Pharaoh did not listen to Musa (A)?

A. All of the Egyptians drowned B. An earthquake destroyed the Egyptian’s homes C. An airplane crashed on the Egyptians D. There was a plague and the waters of the Nile turned into blood

106. During the competition with the magicians, what happened when the snake that was formed by Musa (A)’s stick ate the magicians’ snakes.

A. Pharoah became a Muslim B. The magicians became Muslims C. The Pharaoh killed himself D. No one became a Muslim

107. How did Allah (SWT) punish the Israelites in the Sinai Peninsula? A. He took away all of their computers B. They had a plague C. They had to move about here and there for forty years D. They were forced to go to the South Pole

108. How did the newborn Isa (A) defend his mother when people were accusing her because of his birth? A. He threw a stick that turned into a snake B. He started crying C. He surprised everyone when he spoke and told them that he was a messenger of Allah (SWT) D. He showed the people who his father was

109. Which of the following are examples of Isa (A) ’s miracles? A. Curing lepers (people with an illness called leprosy) B. Curing blindness C. Giving life to people after their death D. All of the above

110. When the Roman soldiers came to arrest Isa (A) for crucifiction (tying up on a cross), what happened? A. They took away Isa (A) and crucified him B. The soldiers could not find Isa (A) and decided to just leave C. The Roman soldiers were killed by Isa’s (A) friends D. Allah (SWT) changed another person’s face to look like Isa (A)’s, so the soldiers crucified this other

person instead. Also, Allah (SWT) raised Isa (A) to the heavens

111. What did Prophet Muhammad (S) say about Isa (A) regarding him coming down to the Earth again? A. He said that Isa (A) will return to the Earth to lead the fight against evil powers B. Isa (A) will become the president of the United States of America



C. Isa (A) will lead the Chicago Bears to the Superbowl D. Isa (A) will come down to the earth and say that he is the son of Allah (SWT)

112. What is the name of Allah (SWT)’s Book that was sent through Isa (A)? A. Zaboor B. Injeel C. Qur’an D. Taurah

113. Who was the mother of Isa (A)? A. Mariam (R) B. Ummi Kulsum C. Aminah (R) D. Isa (A) did not have a mother

114. What does Isa (A)’s birth teach us about? A. Mariam (R) was not a very good person B. Allah (SWT)’s Power and Glory C. Allah (SWT) wanted to send more people to the world D. Nothing



2.2 Seventh Grade

__________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - Story of Adam (A) and Hawa: Creation of man (Qur’an 22:5-7, 23:12 & 25:54); response of angels and Iblis

(2:30-34, 17:62-65 & 38:71); Covenant with Adam (A) (20:145 & 36:60); Events in Garden (2:35 & 20-23); Life on earth (2:36-39 & 2:122-124) and Adam (A)’s son (5:27).

- Story of Nuh (A): The parable of Nuh (A) (71:1-25); Nuh (A)’s warning to the people (7:59-64); preparation for the flood (11:39 & 54:11-15); Nuh (A)’s son and Allah (SWT)’s reply (11:25-47); After the flood (11:48-49).

- Story of Hud (A): The message of Hud (A) (7:65-72); Warning and punishment for people of Ad (41:15-16).

- Story of Ibrahim (A): His parents, king and society; Ibrahim (A) questioning his father’s idol worship (19:44-46); Ibrahim (A)’s search for his Lord (6:78, 11:59-64) and his conflict with society; Ibrahim (A) was saved from fire.

- Story of Lut (A): His ancestry and his message; civil life and achievements of his nation; Allah (SWT)”s punishment to the people; story of angels.

- Story of Ismail (A): His father; Migration to Arabia; Story of sacrifice to please Allah (SWT); Construction of Kabah.

- Story of Ishaq (A): His ancestry and early life (37:100-113).

- Story of Yaqub (A): His life and relationship to the prophets before and after him (2:133, 11:71 & 12:68).

- Story of Yusuf (A): Relevant information covered in Surah Al-Yusuf; his dream; his brothers’ plan and the rescue; life in the king’s palace; story of king’s wife; Ministership and family reunion.

- Story of Musa (A): His birth (28:4-6) and early life (28:8-30); Early Prophethood (7:130-135 & 20:22-23); The role of Harun (A) (20:25-36); Musa (A)’s confrontation with Firaun (7:123-129).

- Story of Daw’ud (A).

- Story of Sulaiman (A).

- Story of Yunus (A): His life and test (27:139-148 & 68:48-50).

- Story of Yahya (A).

- Story of Isa (A).

- Islam is a continuation of Allah (SWT)’s Deen brought by other prophets. Brief description of message brought by Ibrahim (A) and Musa (A), with Quranic references; How the Deen of Allah (SWT) was distorted and people got involved in idol worship; Dark period of Arabs’ paganism.

- Prophet Muhammad (S) ancestry and early life: Prophet Muhammad (S)’s family tree (including father, mother, grandfather, and uncles); Prophet Muhammad (S) birth, and guardianship of his grandfather; Muhammad (S)’s childhood.

- Prophet Muhammad (S) personal character and life style: How he differed from ordinary youth of that period; His interaction with community people; Hilful Fudoul and other important lessons; Prophet Muhammad (S)’s titles (Example of honesty, friendship and concern for people), Muhammad (S)’s employment with Khadijah ®, and marriage.

- Prophet received revelation: Incidence of Cave of Hira; Message delivered to family members and acceptance of Islam; Rejection of Islam by Quraysh and Arabs; Story of Taif; Abu Bakr®, Umar®, Ali®, and Hamza were exemplary Muslims and companions of Muhammad (S).

- Migration of Prophet Muhammad (S) and Muslims to Madinah: Story of Isra and Miraj; Story of Migration; Reception at Madinah.



- Madinah became the center of Islamic activities: Construction of Masjid-un-Nabwi and construction of Dar-ul-Irqum; Muslim brotherhood between Mohajareen and Ansar; Battle of Badr.

- Prophet Muhammad (S)’s struggle for establishment of Deen; Contribution of his companions.

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1. When Allah (SWT) told the angels about the creation of man, they were surprised because ______________ A. man is made of clay B. man would cause harm and shed blood C. man would be superior to them D. they thought that Allah (SWT) would not be able to do it

2. In which of the following ways was Adam (A) superior to the angels? A. Adam (A) was created before the angels B. Adam (A) was created after the angels C. Adam (A) was created from clay D. Allah (SWT) gave him more knowledge than the angels

3. What reason did Satan give for refusing to bow to Adam (A)? A. He was superior because he was created before Adam (A) B. He was superior because he was created after Adam (A) C. He was superior because he was made from fire, whereas Adam (A) was made from clay D. He could not do it because his back was hurting

4. How did Allah (SWT) punish Satan for his disobedience? A. Satan was expelled from Jannah and condemned forever B. Satan was expelled from Jannah and condemned until just before the Day of Judgment C. Satan was not punished for his disobedience D. Satan was forced to eat the forbidden fruit

5. What did Adam (A) and Hawwa do to seek forgiveness from Allah (SWT) for their mistake of eating from the forbidden tree?

A. They prayed regularly and sacrificed a lamb to remember Ibrahim (A) and Ismail (A) B. They built a big boat and put a pair of all animals on it C. They prayed regularly, repented and asked Allah (SWT) for forgiveness D. Both, A and C above

6. Which of the following is true about the story of Adam (A) and Hawwa? A. Satan misguided/misled Hawwa and not Adam (A) B. Satan misguided/misled Adam (A) and not Hawwa C. Satan misguided/misled neither one of them D. Satan misguided/misled Adam (A) as well as Hawwa

7. During Nuh (A) time, how did the priests cheat the people and acquire wealth? A. By stealing money while the people were listening to Ibrahim (A) B. By persuading people to worship the idols, and talking them into giving money in the name of the gods C. By selling fake diamonds to the people D. By selling swamp lands in Florida to the people

8. In which part of the world did Nuh (A) live? A. Around the Mississippi river B. Around the Amazon river C. In the city of Jeruslem D. In the area of Euphrates and Tigris rivers (located in the present day Iraq)



9. What was the response of the non-believers to Nuh (A)`s principle of equal treatment? A. They said that they do not have to follow a person, Nuh (A), who was inferior to them in worldly/material

possessions B. They started to treat all the people equally C. They ordered Nuh (A) to build a big boat D. They proved to Nuh (A) that they always treated all people equally

10. When Nuh (A) warned the non-believers of the Great Flood, what was their response? A. They all decided to join Nuh (A) on his boat B. They did not believe Nuh (A), and said that he had gone out of his mind C. They helped Nuh (A) build the boat D. They started building a dam

11. What do we learn from the drowning of Nuh (A)`s non-believing son during the Great Flood? A. That we should all learn to swim B. That he should have listened to Nuh (A) and gone to the top of a mountain C. That everyone is responsible for his/her own deeds, and that even a prophet could not save his son from

the punishment resulting from bad deeds D. That children would always be inferior to their parents

12. Nuh (A) instructed his sons to absolutely abstain from shirk (associating partners with Allah (SWT)), pride and arrogance.

A. True B. False

13. What was the tribe of Hud (A) called? A. Thamud B. Quraish C. Bani-Israil D. Àad

14. Which of the following skills did the nation of Àad excel in? A. Building pyramids B. Carving things out of stone C. Gold mining D. Oil exploration

15. From which part of the world did Hud (A) come from? A. Indus Valley B. The city of Jeruslem C. In and around the area presently known as Saudi Arabia D. Mongolia

16. What were the un-Islamic practices of the nation of Àad concerning graves? A. Erecting magnificent buildings on the graves of their kings & leaders, and worshipping their graves B. Making the graves of their kings and leaders very simple and ordinary C. Placing halogen lamps inside the graves so that those buried could read D. Bulldozing the grave sites every two or three years

17. Which of the following was the response of the non-believers to Hud (A)`s sermons? A. They said that they still had plenty of time to repent before their death B. They said that they did not want to worship just One God and abandon all the gods their ancestors

worshipped C. They all accepted Islam right away



D. They all migrated to South Africa

18. How did Allah (SWT) destroy the non-believers during Hud (A)`s time? A. By a famine B. By a severe storm C. By the Big Flood D. By both A and B, above

19. Which part of the world was Ibrahim (A) born in? A. Indus Valley B. The city of Jeruslem C. Egypt D. Mesopotamia (presently part of Southern Iraq) whose capital was Babylon

20. As Ibrahim (A) was growing up, which of the following practices did he find to be very common? A. Idol worship B. Belief in multiple gods C. Both A and B, above D. None of the above

21. Which one of the following is true about Ibrahim (A)`s reasoning during his search for his Sustainer (the One that provides life’s necessities)?

A. When he saw a star, he thought that the star was his Sustainer. However, when the star set, he said that it could not be his Sustainer

B. When he saw the moon rise in a magnificent way, he thought that the moon was his Sustainer. However, when the moon set, he said that it could not be his Sustainer

C. When he saw the sun rise in a magnificent way, he thought that the sun was his Sustainer. However, when the sun set, he said that it could not be his Sustainer

D. All of the above E. None of the above

22. Which of the following is true about Ibrahim (A) and his father? A. Ibrahim (A)’s father always preached Ibrahim (A) to worship only one God B. His father was an idol worshiper and Ibrahim (A) tried to convince him not to do so C. Both of them always believed in One God D. Satan misguided/misled both of them to eat the forbidden fruit

23. Which of the following is true about the incident in which Ibrahim (A) secretly destroyed the idols of the non-believers` gods?

A. One of the idols was left alone, by Ibrahim (A),for the non-believers to question it to find out as to who destroyed the rest of the idols

B. When the non-believers saw that their idols could not defend themselves and were destroyed, they all immediately became believers in Allah (SWT)

C. Ibrahim (A) did not leave behind even single idol D. The idol that Ibrahim (A) left behind told the non-believers that Ibrahim (A) destroyed the rest of the idols

24. How did Ibrahim (A) challenge King Nimrud`s claim of being the god? A. He challenged the King to free a prisoner and kill an innocent man B. Ibrahim (A) asked the King to make the sun rise from the west C. He challenged the King to throw him in fire D. All of the above

25. Which of the following is true about Ibrahim (A)? A. Ismail (A) was his only son B. Ishaq (A) was first born through his wife Sarah, while Ismail (A) was later born through his wife Hajirah



C. Ismail (A) was first born through his wife Sarah, while Ishaq (A) was later born through his wife Hajirah D. Ismail (A) was first born through his wife Hajirah, while Ishaq (A) was later born through his wife Sarah

26. Which of the following is true about Lut (A)? A. He was a nephew of (and grew up under the guidance of) Ibrahim (A) B. He was a Prophet sent for the people of Sodom and Gomorrah (two ancient cities located between

Jerusalem and modern Jordan) C. Both, A and B above D. None of the above

27. During Lut (A)`s time, how would you describe most of the people of Sodom and Gamorrah? A. They believed in Allah (SWT) B. They were very corrupt and were involved in dehumanizing behavior C. They paid zakaat and prayed regularly D. Both, A and C above

28. How did Allah (SWT) destroy the non-believers in Sodom and Gamorrah during Lut (A)`s time? A. By an earthquake and a shower of hot rocks from the sky B. By a famine for 7 consecutive years C. By a big flood D. Allah (SWT) never punished them

29. Lut (A) wife was saved from Allah (SWT)`s punishment in Sodom and Gamorrah. A. True B. False

30. What was young Ismail (A)`s reaction when his father, Ibrahim (A), told him about his dream to sacrifice him? A. He resisted and never believed Ibrahim (A) B. He disappeared to Babylon C. Both, A and B above D. He told Ibrahim (A) to do what Allah (SWT) had commanded

31. When Ishaq (A)`s mother first heard that she would soon be giving birth to Ishaq (A), she was surprised because ______________

A. she was not married B. she was very old and barren C. that would be her 12th child D. Ibrahim (A) never wanted a child

32. Which area of the world did Ishaq (A) spend most of his life in? A. Makkah B. Rome C. Palestine D. Babylon

33. Yaqub (A) was the son of ____________ A. Ibrahim (A) B. Ishaq (A) C. Ismail (A) D. Yousuf (A)

34. What are the descendants of Yaqub (A) called? A. Quraish B. Pharoahs



C. Bani-Uzair because he was also called Uzair D. Bani-Isra`il (Israelites) because he was also known as Isra`il

35. Yousuf (A) was the son of _______________ A. King of Egypt B. Abdullah C. Yaqub (A) D. Ibrahim (A)

36. When he was a young boy, Yusuf (A) had a dream about ____________ A. seven fat cows being eaten by seven slender ones B. eleven stars, the sun, and the moon were bowing before him C. seven fine, full green ears of corn and seven withered ones D. pressing wine E. birds eating off of his head

37. One of the special talents that Yousuf (A) had was _______________ A. the ability to talk to animals B. the ability to speak with Allah (SWT) C. the ability to give life back to the dead D. the ability to interpret dreams

38. The Egyptians had put Yousuf (A) in jail to restrain their women’s feelings for him. This could be interpreted as a rahmah from Allah (SWT), because ____________.

A. Yousuf (A) had prayed to Allah (SWT) to save him from evil B. it allowed him to do odd jobs in prison and earn enough to buy his freedom from Aziz C. it gave him an opportunity to do the work for which he came to Egypt D. he was able to get food in prison; something he was not able to get outside due to famine

39. How did Yousuf (A) spend his time during his imprisonment? A. He frequently led hunger strikes in the prison B. He spread Islam among fellow prisoners and interpreted their dreams C. He stored grain to prepare for the impending drought D. By writing letters to his father and brothers in Palestine

40. When Yousuf (A) was in the prison, the Egyptian king had a dream about _________ A. seven fat cows being eaten by seven slender cows B. eleven stars, sun and moon were bowing before him C. seven green ears of corn and seven dry ones D. both A and D E. both A and C

41. How was Yousuf (A)`s innocence finally established while he was in prison? A. The King discovered the truth after secretly spying on Yousuf (A) in the prison. B. The King discovered the truth when, upon Yousuf (A) insistence, he spoke to most of the women in the

palace, including Aziz`s wife. They all confirmed Yousuf (A)`s piety and truth. C. Yousuf (A)`s innocence was never established. The king set him free only because he interpretted the

king`s dream. D. The king discovered the truth through the letter of Yousuf (A)`s father.

42. Yusuf (A)'s brothers threw him into the ________ because they were jealous of him, and they told their father that he was ________________.

well and eaten by a wolf



43. The _________ of Yusuf (A)`s shirt got ripped when he was being chased by ___________, the wife of Aziz.

back and Zulaikha

44. The meaning of the dream that the Egyptian king had while Yousuf (A) was in prison, was that _______________________________________.

there would be 7 good years of crop followed by 7 years of drought.

45. The silver cup, that was missing when Yousuf (A)`s brothers came to Egypt to get food from Yusuf (A), was placed into the bag of ________________.

Benyamin (Benjamin)

46. Who first expressed the desire to keep baby Musa (A) after he was found inside the wooden basket floating on the river?

A. Maryam B. Asiya (Pharaoh’s wife) C. Pharaoh D. Harun E. An Israelite

47. After baby Musa (A) was found in a wooden basket floating on the river, what reasoning did Pharaoh’s wife use to plead with Pharoah to not kill the baby?

A. Since they had no son of their own and the baby might benefit them in future, they should adopt him. B. They should spare at least one Israelite baby so he can be raised as an Egyptian. C. They should spare him so that he could become their slave. D. They should spare him because he looked sick and weak.

48. Why did Pharaoh hate the Israelites so much? A. He hated them because they were no longer a minority in Egypt. B. He hated them because his religion required that he hate them. C. He hated them because he had a dream in which he saw that an Israelite would cause his downfall. D. He hated them because the Israelites wanted more money for their labor.

49. After the Pharoah and his wife decided to keep and raise baby Musa (A), who ended up nursing him? A. Maryam B. Musa (A)`s mother C. Asiya D. Ummi Kulthum

50. Which book did Musa (A) receive on Mount Sinai when he was there for forty days? A. A lecture from Allah (SWT) B. The Taurah C. The New Testament D. None of the above

51. Why did Daw'ud (A) accompany Talut's army when they went to fight Jalut? A. He was chosen by the soldiers to take care of those that would get hurt in the war. B. King Talut knew of Dawud (A)'s bravery, which he thought would help them. C. He was sent by his father to fight with King Talut's army. D. He went to oversee his brother and the rest of the Israelites, and to report his observations to his father.

52. Why did Daw'ud (A) step forward to personally fight against Jalut?



A. Daw'ud (A) could no longer stand Jalut`s arrogance, and the best of the Israelites were afraid to fight Jalut B. He had a lot of military experience and figured he could help the army. C. He received a revelation from Allah (SWT) that he should fight with the Israelites. D. He was getting paid a lot of money.

53. How were the Israelites able to defeat Jalut's army? A. King Talut had the bravest and strongest men in his army and Jalut's army was no match for them. B. King Talut ordered his troops to fight so viciously that none of Jalut's men would be left. C. Allah (SWT) gave Daw'ud (A) the power and wisdom to kill Jalut, which gave the Israelites courage to

defeat the enemy. D. King Talut fought them himself.

54. Which divine book was revealed to Daw'ud (A)? A. Injeel B. Zabur C. Holy Qur’an D. Taurah

55. Which of the following special powers did Allah (SWT) give to Daw`ud (A)? A. Ability to give life to people after their death. B. Ability to soften iron. C. Both, A and B above. D. Ability to part the Red Sea.

56. Who was the father of Sulaiman (A)? A. Daw`ud (A). B. Musa (A). C. Yaqub (A). D. Ibrahim (A).

57. Which of the following special powers did Allah (SWT) give to Sulaiman (A)? A. Ability to communicate with birds and animals. B. Control over the wind. C. Allah (SWT) had subordinated the Jinns to him. D. All of the above.

58. Which one of the following is true about the mosque of Aqsa (Baitul-Muqaddas) in Jerusalem? A. It was originally established by Yaqub (A), and later rebuilt during Sulaiman (A)`s time. B. It used to be the Qiblah at one time. C. Both, A and B above. D. It was build by Ibrahim (A).

59. During his childhood, which of the following did Sulaiman (A) become famous for? A. His ability to control the wind. B. An incident in which he helped his father come to a fair judgment regarding a man whose vineyard was

destroyed because of another man's sheep. C. His ability to teach the Queen of Saba about Islam. D. Since he could talk to animals, he was able to persuade the sheep to not ruin other people's vineyards.

60. What message did Sulaiman (A) get across to the Queen of Saba? A. That in order to understand the reality of Allah (SWT), one needs to look deeper because the truth does

not lie on the surface. B. That she should surrender her kingdom to him because he had a stronger kingdom and was superior to

her. C. That she should be careful when walking on the glass floor because it could break and cause her to fall.



D. That they should bring their two kingdoms together and rule them as one.

61. What made Yunus (A) leave the town of Ninevah before he was swallowed by a fish? A. He heard that a big storm was coming and did not want to face it. B. Allah (SWT) had ordered him to go to a different city where people would listen to him. C. He didn't want to be eaten by the big fish that was going to attack them. D. He became angry because the town’s people would not listen and follow the message he was preaching.

62. How did the prophet, who was swallowed by a fish, spend his time in the belly of the fish? A. He tried to figure out a way to kill the fish and come out. B. He tried to figure out a way to get out without harming the fish. C. He prayed for 3 days and 3 nights to Allah (SWT) for forgiveness for losing patience. D. Since he had the ability to talk to animals, he talked to the fish about Islam.

63. After coming out of the fish’s belly, Younus (A) _____________ A. went to his birthplace of Jeruslem and never went ot Ninevah again. B. went to his birthplace of Ninevah and continued preaching. C. never went back to Ninevah again. D. went back to Ninevah and continued preaching.

64. Prophet _____________was the son born to the prophet Zakariya, after he prayed for a child for a long time.

Yahya (A)

65. What did Yahya (A) preach? A. That all men should follow the king. B. That all men should believe in one God. C. That all men should follow the Mosaic Law and have faith in one God. D. Both, B and C above.

66. Yahya (A) and Isa (A) were born around the same period. A. True B. False

67. Which prophet was born without a father? A. Yusuf (A) B. Sulaiman (A) C. Isa (A) D. Yunus (A)

68. When Isa (A) was born, what did Allah (SWT) reveal to Maryam ® regarding what her response should be if people try to inquire about baby Isa (A)?

A. She should tell the people that Isa (A) is the son of God. B. She should tell the people that Joseph is his father. C. She should admit to the people that she is a sinner. D. She should not say anything and just point to baby Isa (A).

69. Describe in brief, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (S).

Prophet Muhammad (S) was born to Amina ® at Abdul Muttalib's house in Makkah during the morning of 12th of Rabi-al-Awwal. The year was 571 CE. the Year of the Elephant. Abdullah, his father had died a few months before his birth. Aminah ® had pleasant visions before his birth, so she named him Ahmad (S). His grandfather Abdul Muttalib, named him 'Muhammad'(S), meaning the "Praised One". He was sent by Allah as a mercy to the whole mankind.



70. Prophet Muhammad (S) was born on the _____of _______, according to the Islamic calendar. It was the year ________CE.

12th, Rabi-al-awwal & 571

71. Describe in brief, the early Childhood of Prophet Muhammad (S).

Muhammad (S) was given to the care of a professional nurse, Halima ®, of the tribe of Banu Sa'd. He was brought up in this tribe, in the desert, for the first 5 years of his life. Halimah ® said that the child did justice right from the beginning. His growth was better than any other child, and he seemed bigger than his age. Everyone admired his innocence and charming personality. His face radiated like the full moon in the darkness. He would never do any untidy activities. He was very helpful and co-operative. At tender age of three, he helped his foster brother, Abdullah, to graze sheep.

72. Upon his birth, Prophet Muhammad (S) was named Muhammad (S) by ___________, the meaning of which is _______________.

Abdul Muttalib & The Praised One

73. Prophet Muhammad (S)'s father, Abdullah, liked his son very much, and he named him Muhammad (S), which means "Praised One".

A. True B. False

74. Which one of the following means "The Servant of Allah":? A. Habibullah B. Abdullah C. Mashallah D. Sub-han-allah

75. Prophet Muhammad (S)'s mother, Aminah®, died when he was _________ years old, and his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib, died when he was just _______ years old.

six & eight

76. Explain the personal character and life style of Prophet Muhammad (S).

As a trader, Muhammad (S) was respected & admired for his justice & wisdom. He was known as 'As-Sadiq', meaning the truthful, and 'Al-Amin', the trustworthy. He was fair & honest in his dealings, always spoke the truth and kept his promises. He would help the poor and was most obliging. He loved children, and always greeted them on his way. Rich & poor were equal in his eyes and he strongly dis-approved injustice. He was never the aggressor in his entire life;; although his enemies pelted stones and abused him, he did not hit back. Whatever he had in his house was shared with the poor.

77. Write in brief, the Incidence of the Cave of Hira. To whom was the message passed out first?

On the 17th day of Ramadan (August, 610 CE), Prophet Muhammad (S) was remembering his creator in the cave of Hira when Angel Jibra’il (A) appeared to him and asked him to 'Read'. Muhammad (S) replied that he did not know how to read. The angel pressed against his body and repeated; this went on until the third time when the angel said 'Read' 'In the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, who created man from a clot of blood'. When the Prophet returned home, he was trembling with fear and he told about the incidence to Khadijah ®. They narrated the incident to Warqa-bin-Naufal, who confirmed about Allah's angel and the Prophet-hood bestowed upon Muhammad (S). At that time, Muhammad (S)’s age was 40 years.



78. Angel Jibra’il (A) delivered the first Revelation of the Holy Qur’an when Prophet Muhammad (S) was in the Ka'bah.

A. True B. False

79. Prophet 'Isa (Jesus) (A) had told his people that a well respected messenger of Allah (SWT), whose name would be ___________ , would come to this world after him.

Ahmad (S)

80. "Islam is Continuation of Allah (SWT)'s Deen brought by other Prophets". What do you understand by the above statement? Explain.

"Islam is the continuation of Allah (SWT)’s Deen", beginning with Adam (A) who was the first Prophet, Nuh (A) 3900 BCE. Among the prominent, were Ibrahim (A), 1861 BCE,. and his son, Ismail (A), who together built the Ka'bah - the house of Allah (SWT) in Makkah. All the prophets preached and practiced the same Deen; Faith in Allah as one God. 'Isa (A), Jesus, 1-33 CE had mentioned to his followers that the last Messenger of Allah, whose name would be Ahmad (S) would come after him into this world. In the Qur’an, Allah (SWT) has addressed Prophet Muhammad (S) by both the names. The divine teachings of the earlier Prophets were neglected during their own lifetimes as well as after them.

81. Khadijah ® was a very rich lady in Makkah and also had the honor of being the first person to follow Prophet Muhammad (S) and embrace Islam.

A. True B. False

82. After Prophet Muhammad (S) narrated the incidence of Cave of Hira, Umar ®, was the first of his companions to accept Islam.

A. True B. False

83. When Prophet Muhammad (S) declared Islam, who was the first man to have accepted faith? A. Abu Bakr Siddiq ® B. Umar ® C. Hamzah ® D. Abdul Muttallib ®

84. When Muhammad (S) declared Islam, the Quraish tribe offered him all the wealth, and they even offered him Leadership of their tribe.

A. True B. False

85. Which of the following is NOT true about how the non-Muslim Quraish in Makkah reacted to Prophet Muhammad (S)’s Islamic teachings (and its effects) during the first 12 years of his prophethood?

A. Many tried bribing him in return for him giving up Islam. B. They wanted him to migrate to Madinah and preach over there, instead of doing it in Makkah. C. Most were extremely upset over the effects the teachings were having on the slaves in Makkah. D. Most of them started boycotting (and stopped dealing with) anyone who converted to Islam. E. Some of them got violent with the Prophet and his Companions, and were torturing some new converts.

86. Among the many slaves that were bought and freed by Abu Bakr Siddique® was Bilal®, who went on to become the first Muaddhin (one who calls the adhan) of Islam.

A. True. B. False.



87. Prophet Muhammad (S), his Companions and many of the other Muslims migrated to Madinah because ____________________.

A. the Quraish promised him land in Madinah on which the Prophet could build Masjid-e-Nabawi. B. Badr was closer to Madinah, and thus it would be easier for the Muslims to fight the Battle of Badr. C. the Quraish were making it difficult for the Prophet to preach Islam, and were persecuting Muslims. D. all the people in Makkah had been converted to Islam, and thus did not need the Prophet any more.

88. The year count of the Islamic calendar (according to which the current year is in the fourteen hundreds) begins with ________________.

A. the year in which Isa (A) was born. B. the year of Prophet Muhammad (S) birth. C. the year in which Isa (A) turned four years old. D. the year of Prophet Muhammad (S)’s migration (Hijrah) to Madinah.

89. Migration for the sake of religion and in the way of Allah is known as Hijrah. A. True B. False

90. Upon arriving in Madinah, Prophet Muhammad (S) built a mosque that came to be known as "The Mosque of the Prophet", which means ______________.

A. Bait-ul-Mal B. Dar-ul-uloom C. Mecca Masjid D. Masjid-I-Nabavi

91. Aisha® was the daughter of ________________.

Abu Baker Siddiq ®.

92. Prophet Muhammad (S)'s youngest daughter was ______________. A. Zainab ® B. Umm Kulthum ® C. Fatima ® D. Ruqayya ®

93. Fatima ® was married to Ali ® and had two sons named ______________& _________________.

Hasan ® & Hussain.®

94. Due to his bravery, who of the following was popularly called "Asadullah", meaning "The Lion of Allah"? A. Umar ® B. Hamzah ® C. Bilal ® D. Ali ®

95. _______________ was the courageous uncle of Prophet Muhammad (S) who was very dear to him and almost of the same age.

Hamzah ®

96. Which of the following refers to the struggle, made to ones utmost capacity, in the cause of Allah (SWT): A. Jihad B. Safa C. Badar



D. Uhud

97. The Battle of Badr took place on Friday the 17th, in the month of __________.

Ramadan

98. Explain in brief, the Battle of Badr.

On Friday, 17th of Ramadan (2 AH), at a place called Badr (80 miles from Madina), Abu Jahal with the Makkan army of 1000 Soldiers, 700 Camels & 200 Horses fought with 313 poorly equipped Muslim army which only had 2 Horses & 70 Camels. The Muslim soldiers were devoted & obedient to Prophet Muhammad (S). They fought valiantly in the way of Allah (SWT) thinking of 'Shahadah' & 'Jannah', and were victorious with Allah's divine help & Blessings. In the event, the chiefs of the tribes (Abu Jahal, Utba, Shaiba & Umayya) were killed. The Muslim soldiers treated the prisoners with respect and equality.

99. In the battle of Badr, the Quraish out numbered the Muslims and attained victory as the Muslim's were few and not prepared.

A. True B. False

100. During Prophet Muhammad (S)’s time, the first martyr to die for the sake of Islam was Khadijah ® 's son, Harith Ibn Abi Hala.

A. True B. False

101. What is a person who dies during a struggle for the cause of Islam called? A. Ka’fir. B. Ha’fiz. C. Mushrik. D. Sha’heed.

102. Before the fatah (conquer) of Makkah by Prophet Muhammad (S) and his companions, which one of the following is most correct and complete about what used to happen at Ka’bah?

A. The non-Muslims among the Quraish and other Arabs used to have their idols in and around Ka’bah. B. The non-Muslims among the Quraish and other Arabs used to perform an annual pilgrimage to Ka’bah

and indulge in idol worshipping and other non-Islamic activities. C. Both A and B above. D. None of the above.

103. The duty of five daily prayers (Salah) for Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers was ordained during ________________.

A. Isra' & Miraj B. Hijrah C. Badar D. Uhud

104. At the time of Isra and Miraj journey, Angel Jibra’il (A) awoke Prophet Muhammad (S) from his sleep and led him to the door of ___________________ where a Buraq (an animal from paradise) was awaiting.

A. Ka'bah B. Al-Masjid-Al-Haram C. Makkah D. Mecca Masjid

105. Prophet Muhammad (S) mounted on a Buraq and Angel Jibra’il (A) swiftly took him to Masjid-al-Nabavi in Jerusalem.



A. True B. False

106. Which one of the following was established by Allah (SWT) to give the needy members of the community a right to a part of the wealth held by the well to do members?

A. Hijrah B. Marwa C. Zakah D. Abwa

107. Allah fixed the number of 100 camels as ___________, the blood money, for the murder of a human being.

Diyyat

108. _____________ was a committee to establish peace and justice among the different tribes; Prophet Muhammad (S) became an active member of this confederation.

Hilful Fudoul (Alliance of Fidoul)

109. MATCH THE FOLLOWING :

a) Cave of Hira : Trustworthy Person ___ [ g ]

b) Umrah : First to Accept Islam among youngsters ___ [ e ]

c) Khadija ® : First Revelation of the Holy Qur’an ___ [ a ]

d) Sadiq : Lesser pilgrimage to the Ka'bah in Makah ___ [ b ]

e) Ali ® : Was a very rich lady in Makkah ___ [ c ]

f) Hijrah : True, Upright and Honest person ___ [ d ]

g) Amin : Migration from Makkah to Madina ___ [ f ]

h) Haj : Nurse of the Prophet Muhammad (S) ___ [ i ]

i) Halima ® : Pilgrimage to the Ka'bah in Makkah ___ [ h ]

j) Amina ® : Mother of Prophet Muhammad (S) ___ [ j ]



2.3 Ninth Grade

___________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - The first Khalifah, Abdullah Abu Bakr®: Family background, education and personal character; Acceptance of

Islam; Services and Contributions. Delegation of responsibilities to him; His selection as a Khalifah; Early period of Caliphate; Difficulties; Mastery of situation; Era of conquest and achievements; Great administration; Services to Islam; Last period - illness and Umar®’s nomination.

- The second Khalifah, Umar Ibn Al-Khattab®: Early life; ancestry; acceptance of Islam; personal character; Contributions; Expansion of Muslim state; Umar® as a model for Islamic democracy.

- The third Khalifah, Uthman Ibn Affan®: Early life; ancestry; acceptance of Islam; personal character; Conquests; Expansion of Islamic government; Administration of Uthman-Services to Islam; Official manuscript of Holy Quran; extension of the Masjid-un-Nabwi; Great scholar; Internal disorder; Conspiracy of Abdullah Ibn Saba; Martyrdom of Uthman®.

- The fourth Khalifah, Ali Ibn Ali Talib®: Ancestry; Early life; Acceptance of Islam; personal character. Title of Ali®; Early problems; Conspiracy; Fithna of Sabairtes; Conflict and demands of Muawiyah and Ayesha; Civil War; Arbitration; split of Muslim community; Loss of major part of Muslim area; Martyrdom of Ali®; His service, sacrifices and contributions.

- Prophet Muhammad (S)’s treatment of his companions, and his interaction with them.

- Importance of Hadith.

- Umayyad Rule: Important rulers; Important events during the Umayyad period; Tragedy of Kerbala; Campaign in North Africa; Expeditions to Central Asia; India and Spain; Campaign in other parts of Europe; Geographical boundary of Umayyad Caliphate; Fall of the Umayyads.

- Abbasid Rule: Abbasid revolution; Early Abbasids; Latter Abbasids; Important achievements; Geographical boundary of Abbasid Caliphate; Fall of the Abbasids.

- Fatimid Rule: Establishment of the Fatimid rule; A brief accounts of Fatimids; Fall of the Fatimids.

- Invasion by the Crusaders and the Aftermath: The meaning and the cause; A brief account of different crusades; Effort to liberate Muslim land; Imamudin Zangi, Nuruddin Mahmud and Saladin Ayubi; Effect of crusades on Christian Europe and Middle East.

- Muslim Rule in Spain: Establishment of Muslim rule in Spain; Important rulers; Spain as center of civilization in Europe; Fragmentation of Muslim rule and rise of small principalities; Fall of Muslim rule and genocide by the Christian conquerors.

- Conquest of Constantinople; Important rulers; Muslim rule in Eastern Europe; Achievements during this period; Fall of Somania Caliphate.

- Muslim rule in India: Establishment of Muslim rule. Delhi Sultanat and pre-Mughal rulers; Mughal ruler; Arrival of British in India under colonial rule; Independence movement; Partition of India.

- Colonial Occupation and Post Colonial Muslim World: Southeast Asia, Africa and Middle East; Divide and rule policy of the colonialists; Independence movement; Effect of Colonial rule (Rulers changed, Colonial establishment remained intact); Modern Nation States; Conflict among Muslim countries.

- Efforts towards Islamic Revival: Muslim Unity; Pak Islamism and Jamaluddin Afghani; Caliphate Movement of India; Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC); International Islamic Federation of Student Organization (IIFSO); Islamic Movements – Al Ikhwan al Muslimun, Jamaat-e-Islami and other Islamic movements.

- Current Issues: Occupied Palestine; Islamic revolution in Iran; Afghan Jihad – victory and instability; Islamic rule in Sudan; Struggle in Algeria; Genocide on Bosnian Muslims, and role of the West; Chechniya; Kashmir (Jihad against Indian Occupation); Western news media and propaganda against Islam.



- Muslim Minorities: Muslims in Europe; Muslims in Russia; Muslims in Philippines; Muslims in South Africa; Muslims in China; Muslim minorities in other parts of the world.

- History of Muslims in USA: Origin of Muslims in USA; Demographic distribution and ethnicity; Mosques and other Islamic Institutions; Education in Muslim Community; Contribution of Muslims in U.S. Society.

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1. What was the title given to Abu Bakr® by Prophet Muhammad (S) and what does it mean? Choose the appropriate two answers.

A. As-Siddiq E. The truthful B. Al Faruq F. Distinguisher between right and wrong. C. Dhun Nuran G. Master of two lights D. Asadullah H. Lion of Allah

2. Which ayah did Abu Bakr® recite to remind the people about Allah (SWT) and the mortal nature of Prophet Muhammad (S) at the time of death of Prophet (S)?

A. Surah al Asr, ayah 1 to 3 B. Surah al Fatiha, ayah 1 to 5 C. Surah al Imran, ayah 144 D. Surah an Nisa, ayah 21

3. Which two companions nominated Abu Bakr ® to be the first Kalifah? A. Ali ® and Uthman ® B. Uthman® and Abu Ubaydah® C. Umar® and Ali® D. Umar® and Abu Ubaydah®

4. Who did Abu Bakr ® (when he initially became a Khalifah) insist upon remaining in charge of the first expedition against the Romans?

A. Zayd ibn Harith ® B. Umar ibn al Khattab ® C. Usamah bin Zayd ® D. Khalid bin Waleed ®

5. What did some tribes refuse to pay, which lead to Abu Bakr® sending troops against them? A. Trade Tax B. Camels Tax C. Zakah D. Gold

6. During the Caliphate of Abu Bakr ®, which empire was helping a tribe in Bahrain rebel against Muslims? A. The Romans B. The Persians C. The Abyssinians D. The Yemenites

7. Which empire did the Muslims fight in the Battle of Chains? A. The Romans B. The Persians C. The Abyssinians D. The Yemenites

8. Which of the following false prophets was known as the liar? A. Musaylimah al Kaddhab



B. Sajah bint Harith C. Aswad Ansi D. Tulayha bin Khowaylid

9. In which battle did many hufaz lose their lives? A. Battle of Yamama B. Battle of Ajnadayn C. Battle of Chains D. Battle of Hims

10. Which companion was appointed in charge of compiling the first official master copy of the Qur’an? A. Usamah bin Zayd B. Khalid bin Waleed C. Umar bin al Khattab D. Zayd ibn Thabit

11. Give two reasons why Zayd ibn Thabit was selected for compiling the first official master copy of the Qur’an. 1) Zayd ibn Thabit was Prophet Muhammad (S)’s secretary. 2) He was there when the Prophet Muhammad (S) recited the Qur’an, in its entirety, to Angel Jibreel.

12. What was the title given to Umar ® by Prophet Muhammad (S) and what does it mean? Choose the appropriate two answers.

A. As Siddiq E. The truthful B. Al Faruq F. Distinguisher between right and wrong. C. Dhun Nuran G. Master of two lights D. Asadullah H. Lion of Allah

13. Which ayah of the Qur’an did Umar ® read that lead to his conversion to Islam? A. Surah Ta Ha, ayah 14 B. Surah al Imran, ayah 15 C. Surah Ikhlas, ayah 2 D. Surah al Baqarah, ayah 25

14. Who was the first person to pledge loyalty to Abu Bakr ® upon his Caliphate? A. Ali ® B. Bilal ® C. Uthman ® D. Umar ®

15. Who had custody of the first official master copy of Qur’an when Abu Bakr® was the Khalifah? A. Ali ® B. Uthman bin Affan ® C. Umar ® D. The Khalifah (Abu Bakr ®)

16. In whose house was the first official master copy of Qur’an kept following the death of Umar ®? A. Ali ® B. Hafsa bint Umar ® C. Uthman bin Affan ® D. Umar ®

17. Under which Khalifah did the Muslims gain control of Jerusalem in a bloodless takeover? A. Abu Bakr ® B. Umar ®



C. Uthman ® D. Ali ®

18. Under which Khalifah did the Battle of Qadisiya take place? A. Abu Bakr ® B. Umar ® C. Uthman ® D. Ali ®

19. The victory of the Muslims at the Battle of Qadisiya lead to the fall of which empire? A. The Roman Empire B. The Persian Empire C. The Abyssinian Empire D. The Yemenite Empire

20. Which of the following Roman territories were conquered during Umar’s ® Caliphate? A. Damascus, Fahl and Yarmuk B. Hims, Jerusalem and Antioch C. Qadisiya, Jalula and Mada’in D. A & B above E. All of the above

21. Which Persian territories were conquered during Umar’s ® Caliphate? A. Jazirah and Egypt B. Hims and Jerusalem C. Qadisiya and Jalula D. A & B above E. All of the above

22. Under which Khalifah were the towns of Kufa and Basrah established? A. Abu Bakr ® B. Umar ® C. Uthman ® D. Ali ®

23. Under which Khalifah was the Sahib-I-Ahdath (a.k.a. Islamic Police) established? A. Abu Bakr ® B. Umar ® C. Uthman ® D. Ali ®

24. What was the title given to Uthman ® by Prophet Muhammad (S) and what does it mean? Choose the appropriate two answers.

A. As Siddiq E. The truthful B. Al Faruq F. Distinguisher between right and wrong. C. Dhun Nuran G. Possessor of two lights D. Asadullah H. Lion of Allah

25. How was Uthman ® related to Prophet Muhammad (S)? A. He was the Prophet’s Father in-law B. He was the Prophet’s Son C. He was the Prophet’s Cousin D. He was the Prophet’s Son in-law



26. Who did the Prophet Muhammad (S) send to the Quraysh, in Mecca, to negotiate on behalf of the Muslims before the Treaty of Hudaybiyah was signed?

A. Abu Bakr ® B. Umar ® C. Uthman ® D. Ali ®

27. Which Khalifah married two of Prophet Muhammad (S)’s daughters? A. Abu Bakr ® B. Umar ® C. Uthman ® D. Ali ®

28. Which of the following areas were conquered during Uthman®’s period as Khalifah? A. Anatayla and Cyprus B. Afghanistan and Khurasan C. Tabrastan and North Africa D. A & B above E. All of the above

29. Which Khalifah sent a Muslim army to Spain? A. Abu Bakr ® B. Umar ® C. Uthman ® D. Ali ®

30. Which Khalifah was the first one to have distributed several copies of the original standard copy of Qur’an ? A. Abu Bakr ® B. Umar ® C. Uthman ® D. Ali ®

31. What was the title given to Ali ® by the Prophet Muhammad (S) and what does it mean? Choose the appropriate two answers.

A. As Siddiq E. The truthful B. Al Faruq F. Distinguisher between right and wrong. C. Dhun Nuran G. Master of two lights D. Asadullah H. Lion of Allah

32. Which daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (S) married Ali ®? A. Fatima ® B. Ruqayyah ® C. Umm-Kulthum ® D. None of the above

33. Who was mounted on a camel, in a howdah, at the Battle of Jamal? A. Talha ® B. Umm Al Mu’mineen Ayesha ® C. Az Zubayr ® D. Ali ®

34. During Battle of the Camel, which of the following companion(s) were reminded by Ali ® of the words of Prophet Muhammad (S), “One day you will fight Ali wrongly”?

A. Talha ®



B. Az Zubayr ® C. Umm Al Mu’mineen Ayesha ® D. A & B above E. All of the above

35. In which battle were the companions Talha® and Az Zubayr® killed? A. Battle of Siffin B. Battle of Uhud C. Battle of Jamal D. Battle of Yamama

36. What was the name of the group that separated from the Muslims in Kufa? A. Saba’ites B. The Persians C. Khawarij D. The Romans

37. During Uthman®’s caliphate, who was the governor of Syria? A. Talha ® B. Umm Al Mu’mineen Ayesha ® C. Az Zubayr ® D. Mu’awiyyah ®

38. Give three reasons why the Muslims, during the caliphate of Abu Bakr®, went to war with the Romans?

The answer should include the following relevant points:

• During the life of Prophet Muhammad (S), a Muslim ambassador was killed, which lead to Mu’tah Operation.

• Tabuk Expedition; Romans had invasion plans.

• Danger of invasion by Romans, which lead to Usamah’s Expedition.

• Abu Bakr® heard that Romans were conspiring against Muslims with Bedouins on Syrian frontier.

• Border clashes with Bedouins made trade routes with Syria dangerous.

39. Give three reasons why the Muslims, during the caliphate of Abu Bakr®, went to war with the Persians?


• Persians helped rebelling tribes in Bahrain.

• Persians persecuting bordering tribes near present day Iraq.

• Tribe of Muthanna Bin Harith becomes a victim.

40. Discuss the assassination of Umar®, and the three individuals involved. Describe the roles each individual played in the assassination. Also, name the person who identified the knife used to kill Umar ®.


3 people involved: Hormuzan – mastermind Jafina - co-conspirator Abu Lu’ Lu’ - actual murderer.

Abdul Rahman bin Abu Bakr identified the knife. He saw the dagger drop accidentally a day earlier when the 3 conspirators were whispering to one another.

41. Describe the events leading to the assassination of Uthman®. Specifically, describe the group that went to Madinah to meet with Uthman®, and their demand for governorship. What happened that lead to the group’s return to Madinah and the eventual assassination of Uthman ®?




• Sabaites went to Madinah

• Sabaites wanted Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr as governor of Egypt

• The letter sent to make Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr governor instead said kill Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr. Uthman ® had nothing to do with that letter. The rebels then returned to Madinah.

• The rebels laid siege to Uthman’s® house.

• The rebels broke in through the back door and killed Uthman®.

42. Before his was killed, what reason did Uthman® give for not fighting, nor having anyone else fight, the rebels?

Uthman® said “I do not want to spill Muslim blood to save my own neck.”

43. Describe, in detail, the assassination of Ali®. Specifically, which group was responsible, and which other companions did they try to kill that same day? What motivated the responsible group?


• Khawarij, the group responsible

• They tried to also kill Amr ibn al As® and Mu’awiyyah®

• They blamed Ali®, Amr ibn al As®, and Mu’awiyyah® for the crisis in the ummah. By killing these three, they thought they would eliminate the crisis.

44. What was Umm-ul Mu’mineen Ayesha® trying to do when she mounted her camel in a howdah at the Battle of Jamal, but what happened instead?

She was trying to ease the situation, but it worked the other way. The Basrites thought she came to fight with them.

45. Why did Amir Mua’wiyah ® refuse to accept the authority and caliphate of Ali ®?

Being a relative of Uthman ®, he remained at the forefront to take revenge for the assassination of Uthman ®. Amir Muawiyah ® refused to accept the authority and the khilafat of Ali ® unless the assassins of Uthman ® were punished.

46. What three acceptable methods of electing a caliph were proposed to Amir Mua’wiyah ® by the people of Hijaz?

(1) Leave the choice of the next caliph to the Muslim Ummah, as was done by Prophet Muhammad (S). (2) Select a pious and qualified person who is not a relative, as Abu Bakr ® had done. (3) Set up a committee of qualified Muslims, and then leave the election to the majority decision of the committee, as was done by Umar ®.

47. Explain the Tragedy of Karbala and when did it occur? What happened to Imam Hussain ® and his family? What were the reactions to the Tragedy of Karbala? When Amir Mua’wiyah® nominated Yazid bin Mua’wiyah, people refused to take an oath of allegiance to Yazid. They felt that he was not qualified to be a caliph and that he was evil and sinful. Due to this, on the 10th of Muharram, 61 A.H., Hussain ® and 72 of his followers had to fight against Yazid’s army of 4,000. Hussain ® got martyred, and his head was cut off. All the male members of the family were killed, except Ali's son, Zain-ul-Abidin, who was sick in bed. The martyrdom of Imam Hussain (R) is one of the most tragic incidents in the history of Islam. The tragedy of Karabala decided not only the fate of khilafat, but also destroyed the unity of the Muslims. The Shiite sect was re-born on the tenth of Muharram, 61 A.H., in the plains of Karbala.

48. What was Abdullah bin Zubair®’s mother’s advice to him about his struggle for truth that will be written in history in golden words?



"If you are on the right path and fighting for the right cause, then go on fighting. But if your fight was for worldly gains and favors, then you are the worst creature of Allah (SWT), for you have not only put yourself into trouble, but also have sacrificed the lives of many others. To die for the right cause is a thousand times better than to live such a life".

49. Why is the period of Walid bin Abdul Malik considered the golden age of Umayyads? His period is considered as very significant and successful. Special measures were taken to promote art and literature, especially religious learning. He raised a number of magnificent mosques. Repairs and extension were made in the Prophet Muhammad (S)'s Mosque in Madinah. Also, the four (4), most talented and brilliant generals in Walid’s army made remarkable expansions in the Islamic State.

50. How did Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik treat the great generals? They were publicly humiliated, insulted, beaten, and some of them were even executed.

51. Why is the demise of the great generals during Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik’s time considered one of the great tragedies in the history of Islam? His cruelty to these great Muslim generals was never justified. Not only it gave him a bad name, but also it impaired the glory and expansion of the Islamic State. No other regime under Umayyads was fortunate enough to have such talented generals at one time. Had Sulaiman controlled the damaging personal weakness of taking revenge or sense of retaliation and utilize the services of these great generals, his period would have been far more glorious. Islam would then have also dominated the entire universe. The demise of these great generals is also considered one of the great tragedies in the Muslim history.

52. Why was Umar bin Abdul Aziz called the Fifth Righteous Caliph and Umar II? His rule resembled the righteous caliphate. Therefore, he is often called, as the fifth Righteous Caliph. His period is considered as a golden age in the History of Islam. As a caliph, he adopted the humble life-style of Umar Faruq®. Therefore, he is often called as Umar II.

53. List at least five (5) important reforms implemented during Umar bin Abdul Aziz‘s caliphate. 1. The Umayyads had monopolized the public treasury. He imposed strict restrains over the expenditure of the public treasury. He used to draw a meager yearly allowance of 400 Dinars from the treasury. Appreciable reforms were introduced in the field of law and justice. Muslims and non-Muslims enjoyed the benefits of the reforms.

2. Umar put an end to an undesirable custom of cursing Ali ® in the Friday Khutabah. The Qur’anic Ayah 16:90 was replaced in place of the insulting words.

3. He enforced five daily prayers and worked towards the revival of Shariah.

4. Umar abolished the un-Islamic practice of imposing jizia on non-Arab Muslims.

5. He initiated the compilation of the Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (S).

54. Why did the Muslims lose the Battle of Tours? What would have happened if Muslims had won this battle? The Europeans were well equipped and countless in number, while the Muslims were far less in number and not well equipped. The Great Mujahid, Amir Abdur Rahman Ghafiqi, was martyred in the battle that brought down the morale of the Muslim army. The number of eminent Muslims martyred in the Battle of Tours was so numerous that this place was known as “The City of Martyrs”. The Muslim army had to quit France ultimately because of not getting extra help on time. The loss in this battle is considered very important and critical in the history of Europe. Europeans considered it their great achievement. If the Muslims had won this battle, the whole Europe would have become Muslim. According to one historian, “The Qur’an would have been recited instead of Bible in Europe”. As Amir Ali said, "Thus on the Plains of Tours, the 'Arabs lost the empire of the world when it was almost in their grasp".



55. Why was Damascus called “The Paradise of the Orient”? Damascus, the ancient citadel of Byzantines was a great center of commerce and trade. Under the Umayyads, it became one of the most beautiful cities of the world, the center of culture, and the capital of the Islamic Empire. The Umayyads constructed magnificent palaces, grand mosques, fountains and gardens in Damascus. In every mosque there was a madrasa (school) to provide education not only to the children but also to the adults. The twelfth century traveler, Ibn Jubair called it "The Paradise of the Orient". The great "Umayyad Mosque" was built by Walid in Damascus.

56. In your opinion, what were the most significant reasons that caused the downfall of Umayyds. Give at least five (5) reasons? 1. Monarchy: The basic reason was that it had changed the Islamic caliphate into hereditary kingship and monarchy. The Umayyads became practically an imperialist power. Bait-ul-mal became their private treasury.

2. Absence of definite rules of nomination: Amir Mua’wiyah, the founder of the Umayyad dynasty, himself being one of the companions of Prophet (S), changed the character of the Islamic caliphate and made it according to his own way. He nominated his own son, Yazid, who was not qualified to become a caliph. He did not respect the opinions of the other companions who raised their objection about the selection of Yazid. The event of Karbala occurred during the rule of Yazid. After this, the caliphate remained in the Umayyad family, but without a definite and fixed law of nomination. The nomination of the successors very often resulted in disputes, assassinations, and intrigues.

3. Moral Degradation of the Rulers: With the exception of Umar bin Abdul Aziz, they indulged in pomp, luxuries and lavishness, and got into wine, women & song. Some of them were influenced by non-Muslim cultures and life-styles.

4. Unequal treatment of non-Arabs: The pro-Arab policies of the Umayyads cut the very root of equality and Islamic brotherhood between Arabs and non-Arabs (Ajamis). Hajjaj bin Yusuf went to the extent of issuing orders that no person other than an Arab should lead prayers. These policies isolated Umayyads from the non-Arabs. This is one of the reasons a large number of non-Arabs joined the Abbasid Movement.

5. The Abbasid Movement: The Abbasid movement intensified the demise of the Umayyad dynasty.

57. How did the Abbasid movement to overthrow the Umayyads gain momentum? Abbasid movement gained momentum when Abu Muslim Khurasani, an Ajami (non-Arab), an extremely talented and intelligent person joined. He was successful in driving the Umayyads out of Khurasan and Iraq.

58. Who was the founder of the Abbasid dynasty? Why was he called As-Saffah? Abu Al- Abbas was the founder of the Abbasid caliphate, which was one of the world’s most magnificent dynasties. Suffah was his title, which means, “bloody”. He got this title because he assassinated thousands of Umayyads mercilessly.

59. Which four (4) offices did Abu Jaafar Mansur consider as the necessary elements of a strong and successful government? Mansur considered the following officers as the necessary elements of a strong and successful government: 1. the judge who administers justice without fear or favor; 2. the police who handles the poor and the powerful alike; 3. the tehsildar who collects the revenue with care and honesty; 4. the reporter who provides the correct news and information.

60. Why did Harun Ar-Rashid stroll the streets of Baghdad at midnight? He used to stroll the streets of Baghdad at midnight (in disguise) to keep himself informed of the conditions in which the people were living, and also to know the events happening in the city.

61. Mamun Ar-Rashid’s period was the golden age of Abbasids from every point of view. Explain.



He was a great scholar who patronized education and learning. A Large collection of books (obtained from the Roman Emperor, and several foreign lands) were translated into Arabic and Persian. Such measures led to promotion and popularity of knowledge and learning, especially in the fields of philosophy, metaphysics and astronomy. A big observatory was set up to promote astronomy.

62. Why was Abbasid caliphate considered significant and unique in the history of Islam? Abbasid Caliphate occupies a unique significance in the history of Islam due to the religious, cultural, educational, political, social, commercial & industrial progress and development during its time.

63. Why was Abbasid army not able to defend Baghdad against Halaku’s forces? Abbasids neglected their army. Halaku Khan advanced to Baghdad in 1258 C.E. with a large army, and laid siege on the capital. Abbasid army had no power to defend the state.

64. How was Musta’sim, the last Abbasid caliph, treated by Halaku? Mustaasim was beaten to death in a brutal way, along with the courtiers and members of his family.

65. Describe briefly, the genocide of Muslims and the destruction of Baghdad at the hands of Halaku. The palaces, mosques, schools and hospitals were put to flames or razed to the ground. All rare and expensive collections of books were dumped into River Tigris. According to Ibn Khaldun, Halaku massacred 1.6 million people. With Baghdad’s destruction, entire Iraq came under the Tartar rule. Five centuries of the great Abbasid caliphate came to an end.

66. What do you think were the major reasons for the downfall of the Abbasids? Give at least five reasons. 1. Moral Degradation of the Rulers: They indulged in pomp, luxuries & lavishness, and got into wine, women & song.

2. Shia-Sunni Conflicts: This conflict, which divided the Muslim Ummah, remained for quite a long time during the Abbasid caliphate.

3. Supremacy of Turks: The influence of Turks in the later period caused a great deal of resentment among the Arabs and Persians. They lost interest in the Abbasid caliphate and established independent dynasties. Abbasid rulers became helpless and turned into puppets in the hands of the powerful Turkish generals.

4. Neglect of Army: The negligence of the military department under latter khalifas greatly contributed to the downfall of the Abbasids.

5. Destruction of Baghdad: The invasion of Halaku on Baghdad accelerated the demise of the Abbasid dynasty, and happened to be the last nail in the coffin of the Abbasids.

67. What did the famous historian, Abu Ishaq, say about the beauty of Baghdad? The famous historian, Abu Ishaq, wrote: “if any person of sound intelligence and refined taste were to visit Baghdad even once during his lifetime, he would either not leave it all, or leave it with strong desire to die there.”

68. What was the greatest contribution of Ibn Sina in the field of medicine? Ibn Sina, who was also a distinguished philosopher, had become very famous for Arab medicine by his valuable contributions. His “Qanun”, a masterpiece of medical work, was a medical Bible for several centuries.

69. Whose contribution in the field of mathematics was unparalleled during the Abbasid period? Khwarizmi (780-850 C.E.) played a major role in the early history of Arab mathematics. He was one of the greatest scientific minds of Islam whose contribution in the field of mathematics was unparalleled.



70. What is the meaning of al-kimiya? Who is considered to be the father of modern chemistry? One of the greatest contributions of the Muslims was in the field of chemistry, which they called al-kimiya. Jaffar bin Hayyan of Kufah is considered the father of modern chemistry. He set up a laboratory in Kufah, and discovered several chemical compounds. He wrote a number of books on chemistry.

71. Which famous philosopher was called a second Aristotle, and why? Al-Farabi was called the second Aristotle. He was inspired by Plato’s “Republic” and Aristotle’s “Politics”, and presented his concept of a model city.

72. Why did Musa bin Nusair, the Muslim Governor of North Africa, order Tariq bin Ziad to conquer Spain? The people complained about the tyranny of King Roderick. The king assaulted Julian’s own daughter. Musa bin Nusair appointed his famous general, Tariq bin Ziad to set the things straight, and relieve the people of Spain from the tyranny of King Roderick.

73. How did Gibraltar get its name? Why did General Tariq bin Ziad burn all his ships? General Tariq landed at a place around the Spanish coastal area that later came to be known after his name as Jabal at-Tariq. It is presently known as Gibralter. Soon after landing, General Tariq burnt all his ships so that his men may not think of returning or retreating.

74. Why was Umayyad prince, Abd ar-Rahman I, called “Ad-Dakhil”? The Umayyad prince Abd ar-Rahman managed to sneak into Spain in 756 C.E. He is known as “Ad-Dhakil” (the Entrant) because he entered into Spain and established Umayyad rule.

75. What was the capital of Spain during Abd ar-Rahman I ‘s time? Who started the construction of the famous and historic Mosque at Cartova (Masjid-e-Qartaba)? Cartova was the capital of Spain. Abd ar-Rahman I started the construction of the famous and historic Mosque at Cartova (Masjid-e-Qartaba)?

76. Abd ar-Rahman III was the ablest and the greatest Umayyad ruler of Spain. Why? Explain. He became world famous for his wisdom, courage, conquests and administrative abilities. Many European countries established diplomatic ties with the great Islamic State. He came to the power when troubles had exhausted the empire. He was considered the Savior of the Empire. He crushed all the rebellions both, internal and external, and became the sole authority of the state. He turned Spain into a great and prosperous state. He further extended Masjid-e- Cartova. He built a great naval force. Abd ar-Rahman III was not only the ablest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain, but also one of the greatest rulers of his time.

77. List and explain at least 4 accomplishments of the Spanish Muslims. They built great ships and improved navigation which helped in trade and worldwide relations. They excelled in astronomy and made an observatory, in 1196 CE, which helped them gain valuable information on the solar system. Every male and female in Spain could read and write due to the 70 libraries, each with about 300,000 books. They also improved agriculture and industry, which resulted in a strong economy. They introduced new industries for paper, sugar and gunpowder.

78. In which year did Abu Abdullah Muhammad (Boabdil) surrender to the Christian troops? What did his mother say when Abu Abdullah Muhammad was crying while leaving Granada? He had to surrender to the Christian forces on January 3, 1492 C.E.. Abu Abdullah Muhammad left Granada in a disgraceful plight. As he looked at Al-Hambra for the last time, he burst into tears. At this, his aged mother said: “Why do you cry now like a cowardly woman over a state you were unable to defend like a brave man?” Even today the Spanish called this place “the last sigh of the Moor”.



79. Describe in your own words, the Inquisition (Tale of Terrors) at the hands of Christians. From 1492 to 1610 C.E., millions of innocent Muslim civilians were massacred and burned alive mercilessly by the Christian victors. The savageries they committed have no match in the history of brutality. Thousands of Muslims were converted to Christianity. Only a handful of Muslims could manage to flee to North Africa. They were not allowed to take their young children with them. Arabic texts and Qur’an were burned. Mosques were desecrated and destroyed, or converted into churches or museums. A number of magnificent Muslim monuments were demolished. Islamic prayers were forbidden. Anyone suspected of practicing Islam secretly was persecuted. They were forced to drink alcohol and eat pork.

80. Describe at least four (4) reasons, in your own words, that caused the downfall of Umayyads in Spain. 1. Moral Degradation of the Rulers: They deviated from the straight path. Until they followed the Qur’an and Sunnah; they achieved greatness & glory; they made spectacular progress in all fields of life beyond their expectations. Once they indulged in pomp, luxuries & lavishness, and got into wine, women & song; misfortune and disgrace became their fate.

2. Disunity among Muslims: They violated the principles of unity and brotherhood in Islam. Different factions and tribes kept on fighting each other. The hostility between Hijaz Arabs and Yamani Arabs, and animosity between Berbers and Slaves continued. There were even conspiracies and power struggles among the families of the rulers for choosing a successor. Some of the Muslim rulers did not feel ashamed to seek help from the rival Christians.

3. Disintegration of the Empire: The latter rulers divided the United Muslim State into about 26 petty states. It became easier for the Christian power to capture one state after other.

4. Unity among Christians: As the Muslim power disintegrated, Christian power united to expel Muslims from Spain; Arabs were always considered as foreigners.

81. Who was Ibn Khaldun? What was he famous for? He was the greatest historical philosopher Islam ever produced. His famous book “Muqaddamah” (Fi ‘Ilm at-Tariq or Introduction to the Science of History) is a valuable piece of history and sociology.

82. How is Ibn Rushd known in the West? What was his chief contribution? He is known in West as “Averroes”. He distinguished himself as an astronomer, a physician, and a philosopher. His chief contribution to medicine was an encyclopedic work “Al Kulliyat fi-at-Tib”. However, he was famous for his philosophical work “Tahafut at-Tahafut”.

83. How would you define Fatimid and ‘Alvid? The offspring of Ali ®, and Fatimah ® are known as Fatimids. Ali’s ® offspring from other wives are known as ‘Alvids.

84. List the three most talented Caliphs of the Fatimid and briefly explain their accomplishments. One of the Caliphs was Al-Muizz. He was calliph from 953-975 CE. He expanded his state vastly, conquering Egypt in 953 CE. He had an interest in philosophy and science. Another of the caliphs was Al-Azia. He ruled from 975-996 CE. He loved to gain knowledge. The world famous Al-Azhar University was established during his period. Another very talented caliph was Al-Hakim. He was the caliph from 996-1021 CE. He established a scientific institution known as Dar ur-Hikmah. During his rule, great mosques, roads and bridges were built. He encouraged equal treatment of non-Muslims.

85. Why was the selection of Salah-ud-Din Ayyubi to rule Egypt considered a historic decision? The historic selection of Salah-ud-Din Ayyubi (known in West as Saladin), who was neither a Fatimid nor an Egyptian, was based simply on considerations of his piety, character, talent and experience; this criteria was in compliance with the spirit of democratic principles of Islam. Later on, the great Sultan rendered even far more memorable services to the cause of Islam.



86. Describe briefly, in your own words, at least four (4) causes of crusades? Religious Causes: The primary reason was the religious prejudice. The Christians never tolerated the presence of the Muslims in Jerusalem, despite complete religious freedom and liberal treatment by the Muslims. They had plotted a united conspiracy to drive the Muslims out of Jerusalem. They wanted to stop the expansion of Islamic Empire, and the sweeping tide of the civilization and culture of Islam.

Militant Church and Pope: Even the Pope instigated and inspired the Christians for holy wars against Muslims. He wanted to demonstrate the superiority of Christianity over Islam, and wanted to establish an undisputed leadership over the Christians, both Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics.

Social Causes: There was a feudal anarchy in Europe. Lords and princes were engaged in constant fighting against one another. The Pope and clergy inspired them to divert this warring spirit into religious wars against the Muslims for the recovery of the Holy Land.

Muslim Disunity: The inner disunity and political anarchy of the Muslims of those days also encouraged the Christians.

Commercial and Economic Causes: The Muslims became the master of the Mediterranean Sea from the 10th century onward. Trade and commerce were fully controlled by them. In the feudal society, the majority of the people were poor and suffering. They thought that the crusade would open them to the riches of the east, and would make them rich and prosperous.

Political Motives: Many feudal lords and adventurous knights joined the crusades with an ambition to find new lands and kingdoms in the east.

87. What was the explosive statement made by Pope Urban II against Muslims on November 26, 1095 C.E.? What happened after his declaration? Pope Urban II was the organizer of the first Crusade. On November 26, 1095, at Clermont in France, he called for a holy war to free Jerusalem from the Muslims. He made this explosive announcement: “Wage a holy war against these disbelievers who have usurped Lord Christ’s monastery. Whoever of you participates in this holy war, I shall remit all his past sins. Whoever is killed, I shall give him a place in the paradise”. After Pope’s explosive declaration of the anti-Muslim holy war, the situation took a serious turn. Furious groups and gangs of violent Christians began to mobilize towards Jerusalem with holy crosses hanging around the necks. Flowers and affection were showered on them generously by pretty women all along the way.

88. What did Sultan Salah-ud-Din Ayyubi say to Reginald when he was brought before him? What action did the Sultan take? When Reginald was brought before Salah-ud-Din Ayyubi, the Sultan reminded him of his insults of Prophet Muhammad (S): “Damned: you will see with your own eyes that the Muhammad (S) has sent this humble servant to free and protect the Muslims from your tyranny and terror”. Saying this, he struck his head with his sword resulting in Reginald paying for his treachery with his life.

89. In which year was Jerusalem liberated from the Christians? How did the Sultan treat the Christians after the victory? Jerusalem was liberated on October 2, 1187 C.E. under the command of Salah-ud-Din. After the victory the Great Sultan prohibited all loot and massacre, and did not take any revenge on the Christians. All Christian prisoners were released honorably.

90. Discuss briefly about the consequences of the crusades.

CONSEQUENCES OF CRUSADES:

Contact between East and the West: It was the crusades that brought Europe into close contact with the Muslim world, and thus the relationship between East and West was established. The Europeans benefited from the medical, cultural, scientific and industrial progress that the Muslims had achieved in the East at a time when the West had sunken deep into the depths of darkness and ignorance. This played an important role in bringing about renaissance in Europe.



Commerce and Industry: The Europeans learnt technology, the advanced methods of agriculture, trade and commerce from the Muslims. They were exposed, for first time, to such luxuries as silk and spices.

Misinformation about Islam: Several Christians and Orientalists spread hatred, hostility and false information about Muslims and Islam, promoting religious intolerance.

Supremacy over the Mediterranean: With the development of commercial activity of the Western people, the Muslims lost supremacy over the Mediterranean.

91. Why was Ottoman Empire considered to be the “Superpower” of its time? The rule of Ottomans stretches over six centuries from 1299 C.E. to 1924 C.E., with 40 rulers from Sultan Othman Khan to Khalifa AbdulMecid II. The Ottomans, who considered themselves as successors of Abbasids, repeatedly defeated many mighty Christian powers of their times and brought them to their knees. During the various stages of expansions and conquests, the great empire became so vast that, besides the present-day Turkey, it included whole of Africa, Egypt, Iraq, Arabian Peninsula, Balkan Peninsula, Austria, part of Hungary, Greece, Bulgaria and Albania. Consequently, the Ottoman Empire emerged as the only superpower, and the most magnificent Islamic State of the time.

92. Why was Sultan Ba Yazid called the “Thunderbolt”? Sultan Ba Yazid was a very brave and a courageous person. He was a man of firm determination and great ambition. He used to fall on the enemies like thunder, and therefore, was known as Yaldram, “the Thunderbolt”.

93. Why was the Battle of Angora considered to be one of the most tragic incidents in the history of Islam? Taimur invaded the Othmani Empire. Sultan Ba Yazid was defeated in the battle of Angora in 1402 C.E., and was taken prisoner. This battle between the two Muslim rulers was one of the most tragic incidents in the history of Islam. The dream and ambition of Sultan Ba Yazid for the further expansion of the Islamic State during his lifetime remained unfulfilled.

94. What was one of the most ingenious plans in the history of naval warfare devised by Sultan Muhammad II to conquer Constantinople? The Roman emperor obtained military aid and warships from the neighboring Christian states. He fortified Constantinople’s defense by laying down thick steel chains into the sea all around the port. When the Sultan found the sea-approach to the port all blocked up, he came up with a unique plan. It is considered as one of the most ingenious plans in the history of naval warfare. There was a 10-mile long mountainous route at the back of the port. The Sultan stretched out long wooden planks all along the entire route. The planks were made slippery by applying grease over them. Then he mounted his war ships over the greasy planks. His brave soldiers pushed the ships and glided them straight into the waters of Golden Horn, the harbor of Constantinople.

95. Why was Sultan Sulaiman I called “Sulaiman-e-Azam”? Sultan Sulaiman proved to be the greatest Ottoman ruler, and was called “Sulaiman-e-Azam” – Sulaiman the Great. The empire reached the zenith of its glory, splendor and power during his rule. He was a just and wise ruler, a superb statesman and a great administrator. Turkish arts, sciences, civilization and culture flourished a great deal during his rule.

96. What did Sultan Abdul Hameed II say to Theodore Herzl, who wanted to purchase Palestine? Theodore Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, tried to bribe him with an enormous sum of money to purchase Palestine for Jews. Fearlessly, Sultan Abdul Hameed replied, “Palestine belongs to the Muslim Ummah. My people have fought hard for this land and irrigated it with their blood. The Jews might as well keep their millions. If the Khilafah State fell one day, they can then take Palestine without any price. But as long as I am alive, I would rather be cut to pieces than to see Palestine cut off from the Khilafah State.”

97. What is the meaning of “Ata Turk”? Why was Mustafa Kamal Pasha considered the “Savior of Turkey”?



Ata Turk means ‘Father of the Turks’. He successfully defended the Bosforus Channel against the British and the French. In 1916 C.E., he defeated the Russian forces and got several Turkish territories liberated. In 1920 C.E., the Turks fought a battle against the Greeks under his command, and drove out the Greeks from the Turkish territories within a period of one year. The Turkish people were delighted. He became a national hero. The people hailed him as their “Savior”.

98. When was the Institution of Caliphate abolished and Why? Institution of Caliphate was abolished on March 3, 1924 C.E. Mustafa Kamal Pasha wanted to keep Turkey a secular, democratic and independent nation within its natural boundaries, without the influence of Islam.

99. Write briefly, in your own words, some of the anti-Islamic policies enforced by Mustafa Kamal Pasha. Until the 19th century, the Turks showed little national consciousness, and totally identified themselves with Islam and Muslims. Mustafa Kamal Pasha tried to eliminate every trace of Islam, Islamic culture and Islamic values from the lives of the Turkish nation. He enforced such anti-Islamic polices as the banning of Hijab & Purdah, compulsory wearing of Western dress, absolute equality between men and women, prohibiting Islamic Prayers, closing of the Islamic Schools, persecution & execution of Islamic Scholars, use of Latin alphabet instead of Arabic alphabet, and instituting Sunday as the legal holiday. He was cursed by millions of Turks, particularly in the villages and small towns because of his terror against Islam.

100. Write at least five (5) main reasons, in your own words, which caused the downfall of the Ottoman Empire. 1. Love of Luxuries and Moral Laxaties: Love for luxuries and moral degradation had been the main reasons for the downfall of many dynasties. The Ottomans fell into the same trap. Many Ottoman Sultans had considered building of beautiful palaces (harams), and lavish living as the sole purpose of their lives. Beautiful and dazzling women from Europe found access to their palaces, and got entangled in palace politics and intrigues.

2. Indifference to Science and Technology: The surrounding European powers had made considerable progress in military, economics, science, arts and technology; the enlightened Muslims of Spain were responsible for initiating their progress in these fields. One wonders how and why the Ottomans remained utterly indifferent to all those great developments taking place in their immediate environment. Their rival Christian powers invented new, more advanced and dangerous military equipment, and kept on modernizing them. The Ottomans never awoke from the sound slumbers. They remained entangled in conservative traditions and rigidities. Consequently, they remained behind in scientific and technological advancements, and fell an easy prey to the rival progressive forces.

3. Disunity among Muslims and Disintegration of the Empire: The rival Christian powers of Europe remained united and organized. They exploited the inner intrigues and insurgencies coming from within the Muslim ranks from time to time. They eventually succeeded in reducing the great Ottoman Empire to a petty and powerless state.

4. Nationalism against the spirit of Islam: The non-Islamic concepts of nationalism, patriotism and secular democracy isolated Turkey from the rest of the Muslim Ummah, and played a negative role in the Ottomans downfall.

5. Hereditary Kingship: Hereditary Kingship caused the destruction of Umayyads, Abbasids, Fatimids, and many other dynasties. The Ottoman Empire also collapsed for the same reasons. Had they focused on developing Islam’s consultative system of democracy and nominated qualified people based on their character, virtue, piety, wisdom and experience, they could have remained in power.

6. Power Struggle: Conspiracies, power-struggles, exiles of the princes, and even brutal murders took place among the royal families for choosing of successors. Corrupt and inefficient rulers who lacked administrative abilities and talents came to power to lead the great empire.

101. Who was Sinan? What famous monuments did he construct? The famous architect Sinan was patronized by Sultan Sulaiman the Great. The buildings constructed under his rule reflect the genius of Sinan. He built the Sulaimania mosque (named after Sultan Sulaiman) and Salimiyah mosque, built in the memory of his father. Sinan built beautiful mausoleums for the wife of Sultan Sulaiman,



Khurram Suttana, and another for his daughter, princess Mahr-o-Mah. He built the mausoleums of Imam Abu Hanifa at Baghdad, and Jalaluddin Rumi at Konia. He constructed numerous bridges; the most famous was Tschekmedji. He also constructed the seven-hilled city of Bosphorus.



3. THEOLOGY (Iman, Ibadaat and Akhlaq)

3.1 Fourth Grade IMAN & IBADAAT

____________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - Signs of Allah (SWT), the kind and loving Creator. His creations: Hills, Mountains, Rivers, Flowers, Rain, Sun,

Moon, Stars, Sky, etc.

- Tawheed (The Oneness of God); Allah (SWT) is one, and the only one.

- Allah (SWT)’s attributes: Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim, Al-Quadir, Al-Ghaffar, As-Sami, Al-Baseer, Al-Adl, Al-Wadood, Al-Haqq, Al-Khaliq, Ar-Rab, Al-Maalik and Maalik-e-Yaum-ad-Deen.

- Angels of Allah (SWT): Jibra’il (A), Mikha’il(A), Izra’il (A) and Israfil (A).

- Jannah, Jahannam and the Day of Judgment.

- Islam and Muslims; The five pillars of Islam (Ash-Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm & Hajj)

- Memorize (with meanings) Kalima Tayyiba and Kalima Shadah,

- Memorize Kalima Tamjid and Iman-al-Mufassal.

- Names, timings and number of Rakahs for the five daily prayers. Masjid, Qiblah, Adhan and Iqamah.

- Memorize tasbeeh for Ruku, tasbeeh for Sajdah, Thana, Tashahhud, Durood and the Du’a before Salaam.

- Shara’et (the seven conditions) and Fara’ed or Arkaan (the six obligatory parts) of salah. Demonstration of Salah: Niyyah, Qiyam, Ruku, Sajdah, Qaidah and Salaam.

- Praying in Jam’at. Joining late in Jam’at. Witr prayer.

- Demonstration of Wudu (Ablution). Fard parts of Wudu. Tayammum (Dry Ablution). How is Wudu broken.

- Memorize Du’as for sleeping and waking up.

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1. How many Gods are there? A. Many B. Two C. Four D. One

2. Who Created the earth, the mountains, the oceans, the rivers, the animals, and us? A. The sun and the moon together. B. All these things were created on their own. C. Allah (SWT). D. The United Nations.

3. Why were we created? A. Just to take care of our family and loved ones. B. To earn money and be happy. C. For no reason. D. To obey and worship Allah (SWT).

4. Which of the following is the proper Arabic name for God?



A. The One. B. Allah (SWT). C. God.

5. Where is Allah (SWT)? A. He can be found on the earth only on Fridays. B. He is not on this earth. C. He is everywhere.

6. How can we hide from Allah (SWT)? A. By getting underneath the bed B. By locking ourselves inside a room C. By going to the Moon D. We can never hide anything, including ourselves, from Allah (SWT)

7. How many relatives does Allah (SWT) have? A. Four B. None C. Two D. Many

8. What is the meaning of Kalima Tayyabah? A. Peace be upon you B. There is no God but Allah (SWT), and Muhammad (S) is His messenger C. I testify that there is no God but Allah (SWT), He is one and has no partner, and I also testify that

Muhammad (S) is His servant and messenger D. May Allah be pleased with you

9. What is the meaning of Kalima Shahaada? A. Peace be upon you B. May Allah be pleased with you C. There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger D. I testify that there is no God but Allah (SWT), He is one and has no partner, and I also testify that

Muhammad (S) is His servant and messenger

10. What does Ar-Rahman mean? A. Alive B. Person C. Compassionate (Beneficent)

11. What does Ar-Rahim mean? A. Loving B. Merciful C. Just

12. What does Ar-Rabb mean? A. Hello B. Kind C. Lord

13. What do you HAVE to say to become a Muslim? A. Surah Fatiha B. Kalima Shahadah C. I believe in Allah (SWT)



D. None of the above

14. Which of the following does Islam teach us to do? A. Peace and obedience to Allah (SWT) B. How to lead a good life in this world C. How to prepare for life after death D. All of the above

15. What does Iman mean ? A. Belief B. Islam C. To worship and obey Allah (SWT)

16. What does Islam mean? A. May Allah (SWT) Bless you B. Day of Judgment C. To submit to and obey Allah (SWT)

17. A person who believes in Islam is called a __________: A. Christian B. Muslim C. Non-believer

18. What does Qi’amah mean? A. The standing position during salah. B. Kalima Shahadah C. I believe in Allah (SWT) D. The Day of Judgment.

19. What is another name for belief in Allah (SWT), His angels, His Books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, the destiny, and the life after death?

A. Five pillars of Islam B. Salah C. Iman-al-Muffassal

20. What should we be doing in this world that will help us most in being happy in our life after death? A. Having a lot of money. B. Doing good deeds and obeying Allah (SWT). C. Being confident and smart. D. Being beautiful or handsome.

21. Which one of these is NOT one of the 5 pillars of Islam? A. Shahada (faith) B. Salah (prayers) C. Eid-ul-Fitr prayer D. Zakah (welfare money to the poor) E. Sawm (fasting) F. Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah).

22. The first pillar of Islam is _____________. A. Zakah B. Salah C. Shahdah



23. Match the following pillars of Islam with their meaning:

a) Shahadah (Iman) _d_ Fasting from dawn until sunset during the month of Ramadan.

b) Salah _e_ Pilgrimage to Makkah during specified days in the month of Dhul Hijjah.

c) Zakah _b_ The five daily prayers.

d) Sawm _a_ Belief in the Oneness of Allah (SWT), and Prophet Muhammad (S) as His Messenger.

e) Hajj _c_ Giving a specified part of your wealth (as an obligatory/required duty) to the poor and needy.

24. What creations of Allah (SWT) are made from nur (light)? A. Angels B. People C. Jinns

25. Angels are __________ of Allah (SWT)? A. Relatives B. Guides C. Servants

26. Which one of the following best describes one of the differences between Angels and human beings? A. Angels have free will, and hence can disobey Allah (SWT), while humans can never disobey Allah

(SWT). B. Allah (SWT) created humans, while Angels were created on their own. C. Humans have free will, and hence can disobey Allah (SWT), while Angels always obey Allah (SWT).

27. What do the Angels do? A. They just get rich and be happy. B. They carry out Allah (SWT)’s commands. C. They all sit together and decide about when Qiyamah (the Day of Judgement) should come.

28. Which Angel brought messages from Allah (SWT) to the prophets? A. Mikail (A) B. Jibra’il (A) C. Israfil (A) D. Izrail (A)

29. Which Angel takes the souls of human beings when they die? A. Mikail (A) B. Jibra’il (A) C. Israfil (A) D. Izrail (A)

30. Which Angel will blow the Sur (trumpet) on the Day of Judgment? A. Mikail (A) B. Jibra’il (A) C. Israfil (A) D. Izrail (A)

31. Which Angel is responsible for controlling the weather? A. Mikail (A) B. Jibra’il (A) C. Israfil (A) D. Izrail (A)



32. Please recite Darood Ibrahim.

(Memorize the entire Darood: “Allahuma Sallay ala Muhammadiyun wa ............................”)

33. When we hear Prophet Muhammad’s name we should say _____________. A. Radiay Allahu taala anhu B. Alhamdulliah C. Salla Allahu Alaihi wa sallam

34. What is Allah (SWT)’s last message, sent through prophets, to all the people of the world? A. Ingeel B. Taurah C. Qur’an

35. What is the language of the Qur’an? A. Urdu B. Arabic C. Persian D. English

36. What is a Wahi? A. The Prophet’s teaching B. What your elders say C. What your teachers say D. Allah (SWT)’s message revealed to a prophet

37. Why has the Qur’an not been changed? A. People have not yet tried to change it B. It is in Arabic language C. Allah (SWT) has promised to protect it

38. Which of the following act(s), by humans, has/have helped in keeping the Qur’an unchanged? A. Memorization B. Writing down C. Both, A and B above

39. In Salah, what is Sunnah? A. What Prophet Muhammad (S) said B. What Prophet Muhammad (S) did over and above what is Fard C. Fard

40. What gift was given to human beings after Prophet Muhammad (S) completed the Miraj? A. The five fard Salahs B. Ka’bah C. Heaven

41. Why do we pray Salah? A. To exercise. B. To praise and remember Allah (SWT). C. None of the above.

42. What do we say at the start of salah? A. Takbir-e-Tehreema: Allah Akbar B. Assalam alai kumwa rahmatullah



C. Subbana Rabil Azeem D. None of the above

43. Recite the Tashahud.

(Memorize Tashahud: “Attahi Ya Tu Lillahi ......................................”)

44. When we go down for sajdah during salah, what do we say? A. As-Salaam-Alaikum, three times B. Subhaana Rabbiul Azeem, three times C. Subhaana Rabbiul Ala, three times

45. When we go down for ruku during Salah, what do we say? A. As-Salaam-Alaikum, three times B. Subhaana Rabbiul Azeem, three times C. Subhaana Rabbiul Ala, three times

46. Write the order (sequence) in which the following steps are performed during Salah (write 1 next to the first step, 2 next to the second step, and so on):

Touching your forehead to the ground (Sajdah) _______________________ 4 Making intention for Salah (Niyyah) and Takbir ______________________ 1 Standing upright (Qiyam) and recitation of surahs ____________________ 2 Bending at the waist, touching your hands to your knees (Ruku) _________ 3 Turning head to the right, then to the left, saying “As-Salam-Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah” both times __________________

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Sitting after the 2nd, 3rd, and/or 4th rakahs and reciting tashahud, durood, and another dua (Qaidah) _______________________

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47. Match the following for the five daily Fard prayers: Isha is prayed ___B__ A. after sunset, but before it is dark Zuhar is prayed __D__ B. after it is dark, but before dawn Fajr is prayed ____E_ C. during late afternoon, but before sunset Maghrib is prayed _A_ D. after mid-day, but before mid-afternoon Asr is prayed _____C_ E. after dawn, but before sunrise

48. What is the name of the special prayer (after Isha) offered during the month of Ramadan? A. Tahajjud B. Tarawih C. Fajr D. None of the above

49. Match the following: Takbir _B_ A. A call to stand in line behind the Imam for prayer Adhan _E_ B. Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) Iqamah _A_ C. A place where Muslims gather to pray Masjid _C_ D. The direction we face during salah (Ka’bah) Qiblah _D_ E. A call for prayer

50. Write the number of Fard rakahs for each of the following salahs:

a) Fajr __2___



b) Zuhr __4___

c) Asr __4___

d) Maghrib __3___

e) Isha __4___

51. Recite Thana. (Memorize Thana: “Subhanak Allahuma wabi hamdika ………………..”).

52. What is Fard Salah? A. A Salah that is only prayed during Ramadan. B. A special Salah that we pray in the middle of the night (between Isha and Fajr). C. A Salah that is obligatory for us to pray (a Salah that we HAVE to pray). D. A special Salah that we pray only when we are in trouble.

53. What is Witr Salah? A. A Salah that is only done during Ramadan. B. A special Salah that is prayed on Eid day immediately after Ramadan. C. A Salah that we pray only while travelling. D. The last Salah of the night (before Fajr); this salah is allowed to be (and is often) prayed following Isha.

54. Which of the following is the name for a call to prayer? A. Fard B. Adhan C. Sunnah

55. Adhan is the call when we should line up in rows and get ready to pray the Fard prayer. A. True B. False

56. Iqamah is the call when we should pray our sunnah prayers, and wait for the adhan to be called. A. True B. False

57. When you are in the sitting position (Qaidah/Jalsa) just before finishing your Salah while praying in Jam’at behind an Imam, it is all right to say Salaam before the Imam as long as you have recited Tashahud, Durood and the Du’a.

A. True. B. False.

58. Which of the following is wrong about how to pray in Jam’at behind an Imam? A. When the Imam is reciting Qur’an silently while in Qiyam, you may silently recite Surah Fatiha. B. When the Imam is reciting Qur’an out loud while in Qiyam, you should quietly listen to the recitation. C. You could perform any of the acts/steps of Salah before the Imam as long as you are in the same rakah as

the Imam. D. When in Qaidah (sitting position), the Imam and everybody else have to recite Tashahud silently.

59. What is the first step of wudu? A. Intention B. Washing your feet C. Cleaning your nose



60. Write the order (sequence) in which the following steps are performed during Wudu (write 1 next to the first step, 2 next to the second step, and so on): Intention _______________________________________________________1_ Rinse the mouth (gargle) 3 times ____________________________________3_ Wash your hands, up to the wrists, 3 times _____________________________2_ Wash your face 3 times ____________________________________________5_ Rinse the nose 3 times _____________________________________________4_ Wash your feet 3 times, starting with your right foot

(or perform masah over the socks) _________________________________8_ Do masah of head_________________________________________________7_ Wash your arms up to elbows 3 times, starting with the right arm ___________6_

61. Which of the following does not break one’s Wudu? A. Sleeping B. Talking C. Passing gas D. Fainting

62. When can you do Tayammum as a substitute for Wudu? A. Whenever you feel lazy or too tired to do wudu. B. Anytime you are not at home. C. When either water is not available, or using it could be harmful to you. D. Whenever it is snowing heavily.

63. Circle five of the following that break your Wudu? A. Natural discharges (going to the washroom for urine or stool). B. Watching your favorite show on TV. C. Flow of blood or pus from any part of your body. D. Eating or drinking anything. E. Full mouth vomiting (throwing up). F. Playing outside the home. G. Falling asleep H. Fainting

64. Grown-ups do not have to fast during the month of Ramadan. A. True B. False

65. Fasting begins at _______________ . A. sunrise and ends at sunset B. dawn and ends at sunset C. sunrise and ends at mid-afternoon D. sunset and ends at dawn

66. Which of the following is NOT allowed while fasting (Sawm)? A. Jogging. B. Sleeping. C. Going to the washroom for stool. D. Eating or drinking.

67. Zakah has to be paid by every Muslim, even if the person is poor. A. True B. False

68. In the fifth pillar of Islam we:



A. Give money to the poor. B. Pray 5 times a day. C. Make a pilgrimage to Kabah, in Makkah, once in our life.

69. What is Hajj? A. A visit (pilgrimage) to Palestine B. A visit (pilgrimage) to Ka’bah, in Makkah, during Ramadan C. A pilgrimage to Kabah, in Makkah, during the month of Dhul-Hijjah

70. Hajj is an act of worshipping Allah (SWT). A. True B. False

71. Every Muslim has to perform Hajj, even if the person does not have enough money to pay for it. A. True B. False



3.2 Fourth Grade AKHLAQ

____________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - Respect for Allah (SWT)’s creation: animals, plants and ecology; conservation of natural resources and

appreciation of Allah (SWT)’s bounties. Being thankful. Use of “Bismillah” in the beginning of all acts.

- Cleanliness: Hands, teeth, body, clothes and room. Use of washroom and washroom etiquettes.

- AsSalamu-Alaikum and Wa Alaikum Assalam, with meaning; Greeting everyone with courtesy, smile and appropriate words. Imbibe good manners: Greeting, talking, listening, attending a meeting or a class, sitting, eating and drinking.

- Being helpful to others. Duties to, and Rights of, neighbors, classmates, friends & companions. Care for the sick and the poor.

- Love and respect for parents and elders; Respect and kindness for the young. Duties to, and Rights of, parents & members of family.

- Telling truth; Always speak the truth. Cheating is forbidden; Keeping promises; Being honest, fair and just. Hurting others is forbidden. Avoid and shun: Ridiculing, backbiting, lying, stealing and spying.

- Shun laziness; Value of time and punctuality.

- Celebrations: The two major Islamic celebrations [Eidain].

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1. What do we have to say before we start doing anything? A. O’ Allah (SWT), please make me rich and powerful. B. Bismillah Ar-Rahman Nir-Rahim. C. As-Salaam-Alaikum.

2. When we start to do anything, we say Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem (in the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful) because we need__________________. A. to remember Allah (SWT). B. to be thankful to Allah (SWT) for all the Blessings he has given us. C. Allah (SWT)’s help in what we are doing. D. All of the above.

3. Good manners (Akhlaq) refer to ___________________________. A. only how you greet someone; such as how you say As Salaam Alaikum. B. only how you smile when you meet someone. C. how you are supposed to be polite and kind in all our dealings with others.

4. Which of the following is true about what Islam teaches us? A. Following and performing the five pillars is sufficient to be good Muslims. B. Having good manners (Akhlaq) is sufficient to be good Muslims. C. Good manners (Akhlaq) as well as following and performing the five pillars are necessary to be good

Muslims.

5. When we study the life of Prophet Muhammad (S), which of the following do we learn? A. That good conduct (Akhlaq) is not a part of Islam. B. Having good manners (Akhlaq) is an essential and important part of Islam. C. That he did not preach anything about having good manners (Akhlaq). D. Being rude to others is acceptable.



6. What did Prophet Muhammad (S) teach about cleanliness? A. That cleanliness is half (and thus an important part) of Imaan (faith). B. That cleanliness is not a part of Islam. C. He did not teach anything about cleanliness.

7. As a good Muslim, which of the following do we learn about using a washroom that is shared with others? A. We should leave it dirtier than the way we found it. B. Islam does not teach us anything about washroom cleanliness. C. We should leave it at least in the way we found it, if not better.

8. Which of the following is NOT true about the qualities of a good Muslim? A. Being respectful of others. B. Being kind to parents. C. Cheating only when no one can find out. D. Calling others by bad names. E. Both C and D above.

9. In the Qur’an, when Allah (SWT) commands us on how we should deal with someone we do not like, He says that ______________________. A. we can be unfair if the person we are dealing with is a non-Muslim. B. we have to always be fair and just. C. we can break our promises only if it helps us in some way.

10. In the Qur’an, which of the following does Allah (SWT) say about kindness? A. That a kind word is better than giving someone charity and then hurting them. B. That we have to be kind only to our parents. C. Allah (SWT) does not say anything about kindness in the Qur’an.

11. What are some of the Islamic manners while talking? A. Say InshaAllah (If Allah wishes) when willing to do something. B. Say Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah) to praise someone C. Say Mashallah (What Allah likes) in appreciation D. All of the above

12. What should Muslims say when greeting each other? A. I am better than you. B. Bismillah Ar-Rahman Nir-Rahim. C. As-Salaamu-Alaikum.

13. What is the meaning of As-Salaam-Alaikum? A. There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger B. Peace be upon you C. May Allah be pleased with you

14. When someone greets you by saying As-Salaam-Alaikum, you are supposed to respond by saying Wa-Alaikum-As Salaam; what is the meaning of this response? A. And Peace be upon you B. Peace be upon you C. May Allah be pleased with you

15. What should a Muslim say when he/she sneezes? A. Nothing. B. Bismillah Ar-Rahman Nir-Rahim. C. As-Salaamu-Alaikum. D. Alhamdu Lillah.



16. What does haraam mean? A. Something that Allah (SWT) has allowed (or made lawful) B. Something that Allah (SWT) has not allowed in Islam C. Something that is worn during Hajj

17. What does halaal mean? A. Something that Allah (SWT) has not prohibited in Islam B. Something that Allah (SWT) has not allowed (or made unlawful) C. Something that is worn during Hajj

18. Which of these food items is haraam? A. Apples B. Cow’s milk C. Fish D. Pork

19. Which of these is halaal? A. Alcohol B. Banana C. Pork D. Gambling

20. What is Eid-ul-Fitr? A. A festival during the month of Dhul-Hijjah B. A festival celebrated every Friday C. A festival immediately after the month of Ramadan (the 1st of Shawwal) D. A festival celebrated every December 25

21. On the 10th day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, Muslims celebrate ______________. A. Hajj B. Eid-ul-Adha C. Eid-ul-Fitr D. Thanksgiving



3.3 Seventh Grade IMAN & IBADAAT

____________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - Worship and obedience of Allah (SWT) to please Him. Concept of Ibadah in Islam.

- Shaitan or Iblis. Humans, Jinns and Angels.

- The difference between Fard and Sunnah in Ibadah (Acts of worship). Fard, Fard Kifaya and Wajib.

- Iman and A’amal Saleha (beliefs and good deeds) are both required for Nijat of Salvation.

- 99 most beautiful names of Allah (SWT).

- Shirk, Kufr and Bid’a. Shirk fil Ibadah (association in worship) and Shirk fil Amr (association in obedience).

- Tawheed, and implications of the concept of Tawheed. Universe, Unity of Life and Unity of Man.

- Salaat-ul-Juma, Salaat-ul-Eid and Salaat-ul-Janaza. Qada Salah and Qasr Salah. Combining salah.

- Memorize Du’a-e-Qunut.

- The fourteen Wajibat of Salah. Sajdah Sahw and Sajdah Tilawat Al-Qur’an. The 21 Sunan and 5 Mustahibbat of Salah.

- Demonstration of salah.

- Tahara: Significance; Najasa, Wudu and Ghusl.

- Zakah: Meaning and Significance. Who should pay, and who is eligible to receive it?

- Hajj: Meaning and Significance. Who should perform it? Time and place. Hajj and Umrah.

- Tawaf and Sa’ee. Ihram and Miqat. Types of Hajj: Ifrad, Qiran and Tamattu.

- Sawm: Sahoor and Iftar. Intention. Wajib, Nafil and Mustahab Fasts.

- Lailatul Qadr; Taraweeh and I’tekaf. Haram to fast on five days. Mustahibbat of fasting; Makroohat of fasting.

- Moon sighting for the beginning and end of Ramadan. Calculation versus sighting for the beginning and end of Ramadan.

- Importance of Hadith; Six authentic books of Hadith. Method of collecting Hadith; stories of Muhaddethin’s travels.

- Study of 10 selected Hadith.

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1. Name the 7 basic beliefs of Islam that are referred to as Iman-al-Muffassil. Belief in Allah (SWT), His angels, His Books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, the destiny, and the life after death.

2. Which one of the following best describes the relationship our lives should have with Islam? A. We should turn to Islam every Friday, and then again at the weekend school. B. We should turn to Islam when we have nothing else to do. C. Since it is a way of life, we should ‘live and breathe’ Islam every moment of our lives. D. We should turn to Islam during the five Fard Salahs that we pray every day.

3. What is Tawheed? A. Oneness of Allah (SWT). B. It is another word in Arabic for Torah, the Book given by Allah (SWT) .



C. It is an act that is very similar to shirk. D. It is an act that is very similar to kufr.

4. Name one surah that describes Oneness of Allah (SWT)? Al-Ikhlas (Khul-hu-wallhu-Ahad ...........)

5. What are the two beautiful names of Allah (SWT) we mention when we start any work? Rahman and Rahim.

6. Which one of the following is most complete and correct? A. Allah (SWT) has 99 descriptive names. B. Allah (SWT) has one name and 99 attributes. C. Both, A and B above D. Allah (SWT) has only one descriptive name. E. Allah (SWT) has no more than 79 descriptive names.

7. What is the meaning of Ibadah? To worship & obey Allah (SWT) and His commandments.

8. Which one of the following is most complete and correct regarding Ibadah? A. The concept of Ibadah is total obedience to Allah (SWT). B. Everything we do for the sake of Allah (SWT) is Ibadah. C. Ibadah is a way to achieve success in the life after death. D. Our purpose in life is to please Allah (SWT) through Ibadah. E. All of the above.

9. Which one of the following is most correct and complete regarding how we could worship Allah (SWT)? A. Marrying and taking care of our family, our loved ones, and those in need of help. B. Seeking truth and good knowledge. C. Offering Salah, paying Zakah, observing Sawm, and going for Hajj. D. All of the above.

10. Iman (Belief) and Aa’mal (good deeds) are necessary for salvation. A. True B. False

11. Complete the equation: ________ + ___________ = paradise. Belief + Good deeds

12. Denying Allah (SWT), and not worshipping Him is called _______________. A. Muslim. B. Shirk. C. Iman-e-Mufassil. D. Kufr.

13. What is Shirk? A. The act of eating shark meat. B. The act of attributing partners to Allah (SWT). C. The act of praising Allah (SWT). D. None of the above

14. Which of the following is NOT an example of Shirk?



A. Saying that you believe in Allah (SWT), and yet praying to a goddess of wealth for money. B. Believing that Israfil (A) will decide as to when the Day of Judgement would be. C. Believing that Allah (SWT) will decide as to when the Day of Judgement would be. D. Going to the grave of a respectable person in Islamic history and asking him for help.

15. What is Bid’a? A. Denying of Allah (SWT). B. The inclusion of things into Islam (as acts of worship) that are not a part of Islam. C. It is another word for Shirk. D. It is another word for Sawm.

16. Which of the following is an example of Bid’a? A. Reading the Qur’an regularly. B. Going for Hajj once in a lifetime because you can afford it. C. Having the view that fasting during the month of Ramadan is a Fard act. D. Making fasting during the month of Sha’baan a Fard act.

17. Another name for Shaitan is ______. Iblis

18. What was Iblis's excuse when Allah (SWT) asked him to bow down to Adam (A)? That he was made out of fire, and therefore, was superior to Adam (A), who was made out of clay.

19. To be safe from Shaitan, we have _________ A. to take shelter. B. to say Tauz. C. to hide. D. to stay in the house and do not go outside. E. to do all of the above.

20. How can we avoid being misled by Shaitan? A. By learning the teachings of Allah (SWT) thoroughly. B. By worshipping Allah (SWT) with complete devotion. C. By seeking guidance from Allah (SWT). D. By being firm to take action against evil. E. All of the above.

21. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Jinns and Angels are identical. B. Humans and jinns are created to worship Allah (SWT). C. All Jinns are created from fire and all humans are created from clay. D. All Jinns are not visible to humans.

22. Angels ________. A. have free choice whether to obey Allah (SWT) or not. B. are visible to humans. C. do not have free will like humans. D. have children like human beings.

23. Which one of the following is true? A. Fard act is not obligatory B. Sunnah act is obligatory. C. Fard is an obligatory act.



D. Both, B and C above.

24. Which one of the following is most complete and correct regarding Fard Ain and Fard Kifaya? A. Fard Ain: If someone from the community performs it, everyone is

excused. B. Fard Ain: Everyone who has attained (or is past) puberty has to perform it. C. Fard Kifaya: If someone from the community performs it, everyone is excused. D. Fard Kifaya: Everyone in the community has to perform it. E. Both, B and C above. F. Both, A and D above. G. Both, B and D above.

25. Hadith is __________ A. one of the pillars of Islam. B. Qur’an. C. the reporting of the sayings, actions and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (S). D. B and C, above

26. Which one of the following is true about Fard and/or Sunnah prayers ? A. Fard prayers are not obligatory. B. Sunnah prayers are obligatory. C. Non-obligatory prayers that Prophet Muhammad (S) prayed, over and above Fard prayers, are called

Sunnah prayers. D. Fard prayers are obligatory prayers and should not be missed. E. Both, C and D above.

27. What is the total number of Fard Rak’ah in the five daily Fard prayers? A. 20 B. 17 C. 16 D. 18

28. Name the surah that is recited in all prayers. Al-Fatiha

29. Qiyam in Salah means ______________. A. Reciting Surah Fatiha. B. Reciting Tashahud. C. Standing upright facing Qiblah to say prayer. D. Bow down to say Subhana Rabbi-al Azeem.

30. The difference between Salat-ul Fajr's Adhan and other sal’ahs’ adhan is the addition of the words that mean _________________ (twice). Sal’ah is better than sleep

31. One of the differences between Adhan (for sal’ahs other than Fajr) and Iqamah is the addition of the words that mean ______________ (twice)? Stand for prayer

32. Iqamah is not required when one is praying alone. A. True. B. False



33. When does a person say Tauz and Tasmiyah in prayer? In qiyam, after sana.

34. Is it obligatory for a woman to pray Jumma in a mosque? A. Yes. B. No.

35. The difference between Jumma prayer and Salat-ul Eid is ______. A. Jumma prayer is Wajib and Salat-ul Eid is obligatory. B. Salat-ul Eid is more important because it falls twice a year. C. Salat-ul Eid is more important because it has extra takbeeraat. D. Salat-ul Jumma is obligatory while Salat-ul Eid (depending on the school of thought) may not be

obligatory.

36. Which one of the following is true about Salat-ul Eid? A. It is Fard (according to Hambali school of thought). B. It is Sunnah (according to Maliki, Shafai and Ahl-al-Hadith schools of thought). C. It is Wajib (according to Hanafi school of thought). D. All of the above. E. It is Wajib (according to all schools of the thought)

37. Which of the following is NOT true regarding Salat-ul Jumma and Salat-ul Eid? A. Khutbah is served before Salat-ul Jumma, whereas Khutbah is served

after Salat-ul Eid. B. In Salat-ul Eid, Dua e’Qunut has to be recited. C. Salat-ul Eid is offered without Adhan and Salat-ul Jumma is offered with Adhan. D. Salat-ul Eid has extra Takbeerat and Salat-ul Jumma has no extra takbeerat.

38. Which one of the following is most complete and correct regarding Salat-ul Witr? A. Salat-ul Witr is wajib or Sunnah (depending on the school of thought). B. Although it is preferable to pray Witr at the end of the night (before dawn), it is permissible if it is offered

during Isha prayers, after Sunnah. C. Dua e’Qunut is recited in Salat-ul Witr (depending on the school of thought). D. All of the above. E. Both, A and C above.

39. Recite Du’a-e-Qunut. (Memorize Du’a-e-Qunut: “Allahuma inna nastaeenuka wa nastaghfiruka wa numinu bika …………”)

40. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Sajda Sahw is performed at the end of a prayer. B. Sajda Sahw is always performed during the rak’ah in which an error is committed. C. Sajda Sahw is performed with two extra sajdas. D. Sajda Sahw is performed to make up error in sal’ah.

41. Sajda Sahw is enough to make up for which of the following errors in sal’ah? A. Finishing salah with incorrect number of rakahs (such as 3 or 5 for Zuhr salah). B. Not having wudu. C. Not facing Qiblah. D. All of the above.

42. Which one of the following is NOT correct about making up for any parts of Salah that you miss because of being late in joining a Jam’at (congregation) Salah?



A. The number of rakahs missed have to be made-up by continuing your Salah after the Imam concludes his Salah with ‘Salam’ to his left.

B. A rakah is not considered missed if you join the Jam’at while the Imam is still reciting a surah in Qiyam, as long as you do your Niyah and Takbir-e-Tahreema at joining time.

C. A rakah is not considered as missed as long as you can join the Jam’at by Sujud (Sajdah) time. D. A rakah is not considered missed if you join the Jam’at while the Imam is still in ruku, as long as you do

your Niyah and Takbir-e-Tahreema at joining time.

43. If someone misses 5 or more salahs in a row, what order should be followed for the make up salah (qada)? All salahs should be prayed as soon as possible during permissible times of the day (at one time if possible) in the sequence they were missed.

44. The shortening of the prayer during a journey is called _________. A. Wajib B. Qasr C. “The Special Prayers” D. None of the above

45. A traveler is praying 4 rakahs Isha prayer behind a local Imam, should he shorten his prayer to 2 rakahs or not? A. Yes B. No

46. To attend funeral prayers is an act of Fard Ain. A. True. B. False.

47. Which one of the following is most complete and correct regarding Salat-ul Janazah? A. Salat-ul Janazah has four Takbeerat and Ruku. B. Salat-ul Janazah has four sajdahs. C. Salat-ul Janazah is Fard Kifaya (collective obligation). D. Salat-ul Janazah is offered with Adhan and takbir. E. All of the above.

48. What are the four Farayz (compulsory parts) of Wudu. 1) Washing the face, 2) Washing hands up to the elbows, 3) Masah of the head, and 4) Washing the feet.

49. A is making Wudu. B knocked at the door. A interrupted the wudu and went to see B at the door. A got involved in a conversation with B for a while. A came back to continue the wudu. Should A start from the point where he/she left off, or should he/she start from the beginning? A should start the wudu all over again.

50. Is it permissible to perform sajdah tilawat al Qur’an without wudu? A. Yes. B. No.

51. Write the three Farayz (compulsory parts) of Ghusl. 1) Cleaning of the mouth, 2) Rinsing of the nose, and 3) Wetting of the whole body.

52. What is Taharah? The purification and cleansing that a Muslim does. In addition to personal cleansing after use of the washroom, it includes Ghusl, Wudu, and cleansing of heart, mind & clothes.



53. Is cleanliness of body enough for a Muslim to pray? A. Yes B. No

54. Indicate whether the following are True or False:

A. Attahara means purity and cleanliness. True B. It is acceptable to call the Adhan in English or Urdu. False C. Qada Salah is the name for the make-up Salah that one prays to compensate for a missed Salah. True

55. Name the 9th month of the Islamic calendar; our reward for good deeds during this month is more than that in other months. Ramadan

56. Which of the following is NOT true? A. The reason for fasting is to please Allah (SWT). B. The reason for fasting is to be rewarded in the Hereafter. C. The reason for fasting is that other people fast, and if you do not fast, they will laugh at you. D. The reason for fasting is to get Taqwa.

57. Write down at least three different kinds of fasting? (a) Fard[Ramadan], (b) Wajib [Vow or Atonement], (c) Sunnah [such as on 9th or 10th of Muharram], and (d) Nafl,[such as the six days of Shawwal].

58. Is the verbal intention to observe the fast necessary? A. Yes. B. No.

59. According to one Hadith, the first part of Ramadan is mercy, the second part is forgiveness. What is the third part? Freedom from hell fire.

60. Which of the following is the most correct description of who HAS to pay Zakah? A. Every adult Muslim. B. Every Muslim over 8 years of age. C. A Muslim who owns more than nisab (a prescribed amount of wealth) for a year. D. None of the Muslims HAVE to pay it; it is just optional.

61. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of Zakah? A. It helps purify your wealth that you obtain through any haraam method. B. It pleases Allah (SWT). C. It provides a system for helping those in need in the society. D. It promotes goodwill among the members of the society.

62. Which one of the following can you NOT give your Zakah for? A. Helping the poor and needy. B. Freeing slaves. C. Helping needy stranded travellers, recent converts to Islam, or those heavily in debt. D. Helping your parents. E. Defending and propagating of Islam. F. Paying salaries of those involved in collection and distribution of Zakah.

63. Which one of the following is most complete and correct regarding Umrah and Hajj?



A. Umrah is performed without Ihram B. Umrah is performed from 8th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah. C. Hajj is obligatory (once in a lifetime). D. Visit and stay at Arafat is fard in Hajj. E. Both, C and D above. F. Both, A and C above. G. Both, B and C above.

64. Hajj is obligatory for a Muslim who ________. A. owes money. B. can make journey to Mecca. C. has enough money to make journey to Mecca and feed his/her family. D. is a patient of heart disease so that he/she can go to Hajj to make Dua for his/her recovery.

65. With reference to Hajj or Umrah, what is Ihram? A. Formally making an intention to perform Hajj or Umrah. B. The entry into Masjid al Haraam. C. The act of going from Makkah to Madinah. D. All of the above.

66. One of the rituals a Muslim performs during Hajj or Umrah is going around Kabah 7 times. What is it called? A. Sa’ee. B. Tawaf C. Ihram. D. Arafat.

67. One of the rituals a Muslim performs during Hajj or Umrah is rushing back and forth between Safa and Marwa 7 times. What is this act called?

A. Sa’ee. B. Tawaf C. Ihram. D. Arafat.

68. Which one of the following is most complete and correct regarding Meeqat? A. The point of Meeqat starts when pilgrims enter/reach Saudi Arabia. B. Jeddah is Meeqat for pilgrims from U.S.A. C. The point of Meeqat is different from different directions. D. A haji is required to enter state of Ihram when he reaches point of Meeqat. E. A, B and C above. F. B, C and D above.

69. There are three kinds of Hajj. Two of them are Ifrad and Qiran. What is the third kind? Tamattu

70. Match the following for the three kinds of Hajj:

Ifrad _____b_ a) The kind of Hajj in which the Haji performs Umrah and Hajj, back-to-back, without any break (remaining in the state of Ihram between Hajj and Umrah).

Tamattu __c_ b) The kind of Hajj in which the Haji performs Hajj alone (without Umrah) during the Hajj season.

Qiran ___a__ c) The kind of Hajj in which the Haji performs Umrah (before the performance of Hajj) and then comes out of state of Ihram- the state of Ihram is then entered into again on 8th of Dhul Hijjah for performing the Hajj.



71. What is I’tekaf? A. The act of going counterclockwise around Kabah 7 times (circumambulation). B. The act (with intention) of confining oneself to a Mosque for a period of time. C. The act of running back and forth between Safa and Marwa 7 times in a similar way to how Hajira ® did

it while Ismail (A) was a baby. D. The act of Dhikr.

72. Which of the following is NOT considered as one of six most authentic books of hadith (Sitta Sahih)? A. Al-Sahih by Muslim B. Al-Sahih by Al-Bukhari C. Al-Sunan by At-Tirmidhi D. Al-Sunan by Uthman ® E. Al-Sunan by Abu-Dawood F. Al-Sunan by An-Nasa’i G. Al-Sunan by Ibn Maa’ja



3.4 Seventh Grade AKHLAQ

____________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - Imbibe good manners when: Working, traveling, using toilet, sleeping, in sadness and in happiness.

- Avoid and shun: Slandering, insinuations, envy, suspicion, spying, prejudices, accusing, two face talking, stinginess and wastefulness.

- Imbibe good qualities of: Hospitality, generosity, forgiveness, self control, truthfulness, honesty, thankfulness, trustworthiness, sincerity, decency, modesty, humility and self respect.

- Special events and their significance [night of Miraj, Lailatul-Qadr, and Nisfu-Shabaan].

- Huqooqullah and Huqooqul Ibad.

- Learn virtue of acquiring knowledge.

- Special events and their significance [Prophet (S)’s birthday].

- Relations with non-Muslims. Muslims in a non Muslim society.

- Modest dress.

- Practice: Respect for law, promotion of good in society, and striving against evils of society. Islam and the love of your country.

- Family life: Duties and responsibilities.

- Islam: A system of life [social, economic and political].

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1. Qur’an’s Surah Hujuraat (Chapter 49) deals with which of the following aspects of Muslims’ lives: A. Staying away from baseless suspicion of others, and not blindly accepting any tale one hears. B. Staying away from back-biting. C. Not spying on each other. D. Not having a self-righteous attitude (thinking you are better than other believers). E. All of the above. F. None of the above.

2. In Islam, the punishment for defaming an innocent woman’s character is _________________. A. Fasting for two months. B. Feeding 60 needy people. C. 80 lashes and never accepting the sladerer’s testimony again. D. Life in prison, without parole.

3. Which of the following is NOT true? A. The verses of Holy Qur’an were initially revealed on the night of Qadr. B. Jibra’il (A) and other angels come down to the earth on the night of Qadr. C. Night of Qadr is better than a thousand months. D. Night of Qadr is definitely known to be the night between 26th and 27th of Ramadan.

4. What is considered to be the most probable date for the night of Qadr? One of the odd nights during the last ten days of Ramadan.

5. What is Akhlaq?



Akhlaq is good manners and noble character.

6. Practice of good akhlaq (manners) could help you in this world, but would be of no help in the life hereafter. A. True. B. False.

7. An excellent way of learning good akhlaq (manners) is through the study of Prophet Muhammad (S)’s life. A. True. B. False.

8. Which one of the following is NOT a true statement? A. Parents help their children when they were young. In response children should serve their parents

respectfully. B. Obedience to our parents is important in Islam. C. Children should obey Allah (SWT) over the orders of their parents if there is a conflict between the orders

of Allah (SWT) and the parents. D. A Muslim should always obey scholars, as they are never wrong.

9. When studying Prophet Muhammad (S)’s conduct immediately following Fatah Makkah (Victory of Makkah in 629/630 C.E.), we learn about the importance in Islam of _________________.

A. forgiveness and generocity. B. going after our enemies with revenge. C. punishing our enemies until they accept Islam. D. giving zakaat to our enemies.

10. Which one of the following is NOT a part of akhlaq? A. Leaving the washroom clean for the next user. B. Eating when you are hungry. C. Wiping out and drying any (normally dry) surfaces that may have gotten wet as a result of your making

wudu in a washroom in a public place, such as a hotel or a meeting place.

11. It is acceptable to spy on your brothers and friends. A. True. B. False.

12. Which of the following is NOT a true statement? A. Self-control is an important part of one’s character. B. Self-control helps us fight Shaitan's persuasions. C. Islamic practices and discipline/self-control have no relationship with each other. D. Among other things, Islamic practices teach us discipline and self-control.

13. A good way of recognizing a true Muslim is by how well he/she keeps his/her promises. A. True. B. False.

14. Seeking knowledge is the duty of every Muslim. A. True. B. False.

15. Invitation of non-Muslims to Islam is NOT an important or necessary duty of a Muslim. A. True. B. False.

16. Which one of the following is NOT true?



A. Modesty is part of faith, and faith leads to Paradise. B. Modesty is purity of intention in all actions. C. A Muslim should be grateful to Allah (SWT) for His Blessings, and should not be proud of beauty,

intelligence or wealth. D. A Muslim may be arrogant, because arrogance reflects self-confidence.

17. Which one of the following is most true and complete about a Muslim’s clothing in the company of strangers or distant relatives?

A. Islam does not recommend any particular dress for us. B. Both men and women should dress decently and modestly. C. Skintight clothes are allowed for women. D. Pure silk clothes decorated with gold are allowed for men. E. A, B and D, above. F. A and B, above.

18. Which one of the following is most true and complete about family life and Islam? A. Family life is the basis of an Islamic society. B. The origin of family life goes back to the beginning of man and woman, ever since Adam (A) and Hawa. C. Marriage is the basis of an Islamic family. D. A sound society can grow peacefully if it observes a family life. E. All of the above.

19. In Islam, what is back biting (saying bad things behind one’s back) likened to? A. Eating pork. B. Slaughtering a lamb. C. Eating a dead brother’s flesh. D. Drinking alcohol.

20. Which of the following way(s) of doing business is/are haraam (unlawful or forbidden) in Islam? A. Earning money through falsehood. B. Cheating and fraud. C. Theft, robbery or burglary. D. All of the above.


A. Wasting money is prohibited in Islam. True B. Allah (SWT) dislikes the creation of artificial hunger and distress upon oneself. True C. Muslims should wear clean, nice and reasonable dress; they should also eat and live modestly from

earnings due to halal means only. True D. It is all right for Muslims to sell, buy and offer alcohol to others. False E. It is all right if Muslims give alcoholic drinks as gifts to non- Muslims. False

22. You see two teenagers laughing and making fun of another younger student who has fallen down after tripping over something in the mosque. You should:

A. Insult the younger student and crack a joke. B. Join the two teenagers in laughing at the younger student. C. Help the younger student while requesting the two teenagers not to make fun. D. Spread bad rumours about the younger student.

23. A new student joins the school in the 7th grade and is in the breakroom for refreshments. Being a Muslim, you should:

A. Ignore the new student. B. Speak with the new student so he/she does not feel uncomfortable.



C. Go about your business with the thought that it is not your duty to make the new student comfortable. D. Cut the new student in the line for refreshments and laugh at him.

24. A 12 year old student who loves to get good grades did not get a chance to study for the 1st Semester examinations because of a cousin’s wedding. Which of the following should this student do?

A. Talk to the teacher, do the examination as best as he/she could, and try to do better in the 2nd Semester. B. Cheat during the examination to get good grades. C. Be absent for the exam and tell the teacher that he/she was sick in order to push for a makeup exam later. D. Try to find out the question paper from the Teaching Assistant and study for only those questions.

25. A 7th grade student did not do well in the Seerah test to the point that he/she feels embarrassed to tell his/her true marks when asked by the classmates. What should this student do?

A. Tell them he/she got an A+ grade. B. Tell them politely that he/she would prefer not telling them the grade. C. Tell them that he/she was absent for the test. D. Tell them that the teacher has not given the grade to him/her yet.

26. Being punctual (on time) for any task or commitment ________________. A. is a way of saying that you care for and value other people’s time. B. means you had nothing better to do, and hence you are on time. C. means you are less important than others. D. is part of Islam. E. All of the above. F. A and D above.

27. Parking a car improperly and blocking other cars from being able to move out is ________________. A. alright if you are doing it at a mosque parking lot when you have to pray. B. a way of saying you do not respect others. C. alright if you are at a shopping mall as long as the police is not there to give you a ticket.

28. When Allah (SWT) Blesses you with power and authority, it _______________________. A. definitely means that you deserve it. B. means He is allowing you to be unfair with someone you do not like. C. may mean that He is testing you as to whether you could be fair and honest when you have a choice.

29. A person is invited to a friend’s wedding, and also to a cousin’s graduation party (being on the same day, only one of these two events can be attended). He/she wants to attend the wedding, but has already promised the cousin to attend the graduation party. As a Muslim, given only the following choices, what should this person do?

A. Tell the cousin that he/she is sick, and then go attend the wedding. B. Break the promise and attend the wedding. C. Stick with the original commitment and attend the graduation party.



3.5 Ninth Grade IMAN & IBADAAT

____________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - Concept of prophethood in Islam and in other religions; Ma’sia (Sin).

- Qur’an and Hadith, the two basic sources of the religion of Islam.

- Qadr.

- Akhira, accountability and responsibility.

- Attributes of Allah (SWT): Wajibul Wujoob, Wahid, Qadeem, Almighty, Creator, All Knowing and Al-Haque.

- Tahara: Tayammum for Wudu and Ghusl. Haed, Nifas and Sunan-al-Fitra.

- Mufsidat of Salah (things that invalidate salah).

- Etiquette of Masjid (include Tahiatul Masjid).

- Zakah: Nisab and Annuity. Calculation of Zakah.

- Sawm: Qada and Kaffara. Zakat-ul-Fitr.

- Hajj: Places visited; date & time of arrival and departure; duties to be performed during the stay. Fard parts of Hajj. Wajibat of Hajj.

- Meaning and significance of Jihad.

- The transmitters of Hadith, and their qualifications. Lives of Imam Bukhari and Muslim.

- Sahih, Hasan and Daeef Hadith. Method of teaching and learning the ahadith.

- Study of 10 selected Hadith.

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1. What does Allah (SWT)’s attribute, Ar Razzaaq, mean? The Provider or Sustainer

2. What does Allah (SWT)’s attribute, Ar Rahman, mean? The Benefactor or Beneficent

3. What does Allah (SWT)’s attribute, Al-Ghaffar, mean? The Forgiver

4. What does Allah (SWT)’s attribute, Ar-Rahim, mean? The Merciful

5. What does Allah (SWT)’s attribute, Al-Malik, mean? The Master or The Sovereign Lord

6. What does Allah (SWT)’s attribute, Al-Haque, mean? The Truth

7. What does Allah (SWT)’s attribute, Al-Wahid, mean? The Unique



8. What is the sole reason for creation of human beings? A. To enjoy life and fulfill all responsibilities as people. B. To live and let others live in peace and harmony. C. To worship and obey Allah (SWT). D. To live in splendor because life is short.

9. The five pillars of Islam include ________ A. The building resting on these pillars. B. Universal love, brotherhood, positive attitude, comfort and self-confidence. C. Ash Shahadah (Tawheed), Salah (Prayer), Zakah, Soam (Fast) and Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah). D. The appreciation and respect of all religions.

10. What does Al-Qadr mean? A. Good manners B. Fate C. A destination or outcome that solely depends on the choices we make. D. Allah (SWT)’s Grand Power and Design; everything functions based on His Design.

11. What is the way of Islam? A. To submit to Allah (SWT)’s commands, and live accordingly. B. Islam is for Muslims only C. Islam is the complete way of life, because it provides guidance in all aspects of life. D. Both, A and C above.

12. What is the literal meaning of the word Islam? A. The Arabic word Islam is derived from the root word Salam, which means peace. B. Total submission and obedience to Allah (SWT) C. Both, A and B above D. None of the above.

13. Which of these is another name for Ka’bah? A. Masjid-al-Nabawi. B. Baitullah. C. Both, A and B above. D. Bait-ul-Muqaddas.

14. How is Mu’min defined? One who believes in Allah (SWT), as taught by His Prophets.

15. Islam is also called Din-ul-Fitr (Religion of nature) A. True B. False

16. What is free will? Are we given Free Will? Free will is the ability to make choices. Yes, unlike the angels, we are given free will and the ability to differentiate between good and bad. (So, we are responsible for our actions. Good deeds lead us to Jannah, while bad deeds lead us to Jahannum).

17. What are Janah and Jahannum? What is the difference between the two? When Muslims do good deeds, they go to Jannah (Paradise), where life is good and pure. Those human beings who have denied God, or have associated partners to Him, will end up in Jahannum (Hell) for punishment and to burn in its fire.



18. Which of the following is one of the seven articles of faith? A. Life in this world. B. Our belief in worldly things. C. Akhira (the last day) or the Day of Judgment. D. Reward or punishment based on our deeds, after death.

19. A Muslim should ____________________ A. always be prepared for death. B. always remember that Allah (SWT) is everywhere. C. always have Taqwa. D. not have to do any of the above. E. A, B and C above.

20. Which of the following is going to happen on the Day of Judgement in relationship to accountability for our deeds?

A. Allah (SWT) will reward all of us because Prophet Muhammad (S) died for our sins. B. Allah (SWT) will reward all of us because Prophet Isa (S) died for our sins. C. Regardless of our deeds, we will all go directly to Jannah because we are the chosen ones. D. Allah (SWT) will reward or punish us on the basis of our beliefs and deeds.

21. Asking for Magfirah means _______ A. asking someone to you forgive you. B. someone has forgiven you. C. asking Allah (SWT) for forgiveness of the sins.

22. The five Books revealed to five well known prophets are_______ A. The sacred books of the Ten Commandments. B. The five scrolls of the Dead Sea. C. The five scrolls of the Red Sea D. Suhuf-e-Ibrahimi, Zabur to Dawood (A), Taurah to Musa (A), Injeel to Isa (A) and the Holy Qur’an to

Muhammad (S).

23. Of the approximately 124,000 prophets and messengers that Allah (SWT) has sent, about _____________ are named in Qur’an.

A. 40 B. 950 C. 63 D. 25

24. Write down 5 prophets whose names are mentioned in the Qur’an. Adam (A), Nuh (A), Hud (A), Salih (A), Ibrahim (A), Lut (A), Ismail (A), Ishaq (A), Yaqub (A), Yusuf (A), Musa (A), Daw’ud (A), Sulaiman (A), Yunus (A), Yahya (A), Isa (A), Muhammad (S).

25. What does Wahi mean? Allah (SWT)’s revelation to His prophets.

26. What is Lailat-ul Qadr, and what is its significance? Lailatul Qadr is the night of power. It is described in the Quran as better than a thousand months. Perhaps its most significant aspect is that the initial revelation of the Quran was brought to Prophet Mohammad (S) through Angel Jibra’il (A) on this night. It occurs in the month of Ramadan; according to Ahadith, most probably it is one of the odd nights during the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

27. The entire Qur’an was revealed over a period of about _________.



A. 40 years B. 63 years C. 23 years D. 1 month (Ramadan)

28. Makki or Makkan refers to Qur’anic Ayahs/Surahs revealed before Prophet Muhammad (S)’s hijrah to Madinah. A. True B. False

29. Madni or Madinan refers to Qur’anic Ayahs/Surahs revealed after Prophet Muhammad (S)’s hijrah to Madinah. A. True B. False

30. The Qur’an comprises of _____ surahs. A. 124 B. 114 C. 40 D. 63

31. Which one of the following is true about Qur’an? A. Surah Al-Kauthar (with 3 ayahs) is the shortest, while Al-Baqrah (with 286 ayahs) is the longest. B. Surah Al-Baqrah (with 3 ayahs) is the shortest, while Al-Kauthar (with 286 ayahs) is the longest. C. Surah Al-Ikhlas (with 3 ayahs) is the shortest, while Al-Baqrah (with 286 ayahs) is the longest. D. Both A and C, above.

32. The Qur’an started being revealed to Prophet Muhammad (S) in the year ___ C.E. A. 571 B. 634 C. 611 D. 1492

33. The Qur’an was first compiled, physically into a book form, during the time of Caliph Uthman ® A. True B. False

34. During the time of Caliph Uthman ®, to standardize the recitation, the dialect of the tribe of Prophet Muhammad (S) was established as the only dialect in which the Holy Qur’an would be recited.

A. True B. False

35. The contents of which of the following revelations remain the same as originally revealed (with every word being as revealed by Allah (SWT) to the respective Prophets)?

A. Taurah and Injeel. B. Zabur and Suhuf-e-Ibrahim. C. Qur’an. D. A and C above. E. All of the above.

36. Which of the following is/are the criteria to ascertain Sahih Hadith? A. It has to be Musnad Hadith (where the chain of reporting has to be complete). B. Any and all Hadith is authentic regardless of source. C. All the reporters have to be Aadil (reliable) as well as Dhabit (of good memory). D. Both A & C, above



37. What is a Sahih Hadith? A Sahih Hadith must meet four criteria: (a) It should be Musnad Hadith, (b) The reporters have to be Aadil (reliable) as well as Dhabit (of good memory), (c) It should not be a Shaz Hadith, and (d) It should not be a Muallal Hadith.

38. What is a Hasan Hadith? A Hasan Hadith meets all the criteria of a Sahih Hadith, except that the reporters do not have a sound memory.

39. What is a Daeef Hadith? It is a Hadith that neither meets the criteria of a Sahih Hadith nor that of a Hasan Hadith.

40. Every Hadith contains two main parts (Isnad and Matn). In the following Hadith, label the two parts with their respective names.

Bukhari said that he heard from Sulaiman Abu Ar-Rabi, who told that he heard from Ismail Bin Jafar, who told that he heard from Nafi Bin Malik, who informed on the authority of his father, that Abu Huraira related that the Prophet (S) said, (ISNAD) "The signs of a hypocrite are three: Whenever he speaks, he lies, whenever he pledges, he breaks his promise, and whenever he is trusted with something, he proves to be dishonest." (MATN)

41. Shariah (Islamic Law) is based on __________. A. Qur’an B. Sunnah C. Both A and B, above D. The constitution of Makkah at the time of Prophet Muhammad (S)’s birth.

42. What is Ghusl? A. A complete bath B. A complete bath in the prescribed way of shariah C. Just a shower D. Just pouring water over a portion of the body

43. Depending on the situation, which of the following may be viable means of cleansing oneself in Islam? A. Just wudu B. Just Ghusul C. Just Tayammum D. All of the above

44. What is Wudu? It is the cleaning of parts of our body, before salah, as prescribed by the Shariah.

45. What is Tayammum? It is a substitute for wudu and Ghusl when either sufficient water is not available, or use of water could be harmful to one’s health.

46. Write down three situations when it may be acceptable to do Tayammum. (1) When clean water is not available at all, (2) When the available water is not sufficient for a wudu or Ghusl, (3) When use of water could be harmful (such as in sickness).

47. Write down the procedure for performing Tayammum. A. After Niyyah, place both hands on a clean dry surface (preferably clean earth).



B. Wipe your face with the hands (similar to the way you would do during wudu, except without water).

C. Place both hands on the clean dry surface (preferably clean earth) again.

D. Using your left hand, wipe your right arm from the fingers to the elbow.

E. Using your right hand, wipe your left arm from the fingers to the elbow.

48. When performing Tayammum, which part of the body must one use to wipe the face and hands? A. finger tips B. The whole palm, or the greater part of it. C. The feet D. The thumb

49. Wudu is Fard for which of the following? A. Before anything a Muslim does. B. Before demonstrational Sajdah C. Before all Salah, including Salat-ul-Janazah D. All the time.

50. Tahara does not mean purity/purification. A. True B. False

51. Washing or cleaning of some of your body parts 3 times during Wudu is Sunnah A. True B. False

52. Masah of the head is NOT Fard during Wudu. A. True B. False

53. Which of the following is NOT one of the four Fard parts of wudu? A. Washing the face B. Washing the hands up to elbows C. Wiping the neck D. Wiping ¼ of the head

54. Wudu may be enough, if the available amount of water is not enough, to substitute for the required ghusul. A. True B. False

55. Indicate whether the following are True or False: A. You must have wudu for Tawaf of Kaba. True B. During wudu, it is disliked (mukruh) to splash the face and use excessive water. True C. The amount payable as Zakat-ul-Fitr is the price of 3 Kilograms of grain (rice, wheat, corn, etc). True

56. After one has gone through either haed (mensturation), nifas (recovery after child birth) or a wet dream, what is obligatory?

A. Wudu B. Tayammum C. Do nothing D. Ghusl E. All of the above F. None of the above



57. On receiving Nabwat (Prophethood), our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (S) was commanded to cleanse himself (Qur`an 74:4). This commandment was made to emphasize ___

A. on the Ummah, the need to cleanse one’s body only. B. the goodness emanating from such bodily cleansing. C. the need to cleanse one’s body and soul.

58. Why do we need salah? A. So that we may remember, praise and thank Allah (SWT). B. So that we may guard against evil. C. Because Allah (SWT) needs our salah. D. All of the above E. Both A and B, above.

59. Write down the fard parts of salah? Takbir-e-Tahreema, Qiyam, Recitation of Qur’an, Ruku, Sajdah, Qaidah (Sitting) and Salaam (Tasleem)..

60. During Salah, the standing position is called Qiyam. A. True B. False

61. Mustahab is the Arabic word for ‘recommended’ or ‘desirable’. A. True B. False

62. It is obligatory for men to pray Jumma prayers in Congregation. A. True B. False

63. Juma Prayer ___________. A. replaces Salat-ul-Zuhur on Friday B. requires two Rakahs Fard to be prayed behind the imam C. requires a Khutba (speech), which is delivered before salah. D. requires a Khutba (speech), which is delivered after salah. E. A, B & C, above.

64. What is a Khutba? A Khutba is a sermon delivered by a Muslim, who has a good knowledge of Islam, at gatherings such as Jum’a prayers, Eid prayers and marriage ceremonies. It provides a way for: (a) spreading information to the community, (b) educating the community, (c) uniting the community, and (d) guiding and improving the quality of life of the community.

65. What are the conditions for Jumah Salah? 1: There should be a city, town or a big village where Salat-ul Juma (Friday prayer) is performed. 2: It should be prayed during the time for Zuhr Salah and there should be at least 3 men in addition to the Imam (According to Zahiri School of thought, an Imam and only one follower is sufficient – like in any other Jam’at Salah).

66. Briefly describe the Eid prayer. (Include its timing, the number of rakahs and whether it is Fard). The Salat-ul-Eid is fard, wajib or Sunnah (depending on the school of thought) in which two rakahs are prayed after the sun has risen, but before noon. In a congregation, the khateeb (one who leads the congregation) delivers a khutbah after the two rakahs.

67. Does the direction (in terms of east, west, etc.) of the Qiblah change based on geography?



A. Yes. B. No, it is always northeast. C. No, because the Ka’bah is always in one place. D. No, it is always the west (the direction of sunset).

68. During Salah, Jalsa (sitting) is observed ____________. A. in the sitting position in the second rakah, along with recitation of Tashahud. B. in the sitting position at the conclusion of salah, along with recitation of Durud-e-Ibrahim, followed by

dua. C. All of the above.

69. After intention, one must begin the prayer with ___________. A. Takbir-e-Tahreemah B. The first Kalimah C. Salam D. Sajdah

70. Salah becomes invalid if we ________________.

a) Do not face Qiblah intentionally. b) Do not have Wudu. c) Talk, laugh, eat or drink during Salah. d) Not cover our private parts. f) All of the above.

71. During salah, which one of the following, when missed due to forgetfulness, could be rectified through performance of Sajdah Sahw?

A. Sunnah Parts B. Fard Parts C. Wajib Parts D. Nafl Parts E. All of the above

72. When and how is Sajdatus Sahw performed? Sajdatus Sahw is performed to compensate when we forget a wajib act during Salah, or we are not sure of how many rakahs we prayed in Salah. We can make it up by doing two extra sujood called Sajdatus Sahw. This is done at the end of the last Rakah. After Tashahhud, we have to turn our head to the right and say “Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah” then make two sujood followed by the recitation of Tashahhud, Durood and Dua. Finally, we have to say Salaam towards each side.

73. If we miss a Fard act during Salah, can we perform Sajdatus Sahw to compensate for it? No, leaving a fard act during Salah invalidates our Salah and we must repeat the whole Salah. Sajdatus Sahw does not compensate for a fard act in Salah.

74. It is Makhruh, or undesirable, to perform _________. A. salah when there is an urge to discharge gas, defecate or urinate. B. salah when one is hungry and food is ready to be eaten. C. All of the above. D. None of the above.

75. For which of the following jamaat salah(s) (congregation prayers) is there a requirement that the Imam recite surahs aloud?

A. Fajr, Maghrib & Isha. B. Salat-ul-Jumah. C. Salat-ul-Eid D. Taraveeh and Wajib-ul-witr during Ramadan



E. All of the above

76. The Tahajjud prayer has a status of _________. A. Fard B. Nafl C. Wajib D. Fard Kifaya

77. The Tarawih prayer has the status of _______ for both males and the females. A. Fard B. Sunnah C. Nafl D. Wajib E. None of the above

78. According to an authentic Hadith, one should do which of the following upon entering a mosque? A. Praying two rakahs before sitting. B. Admire the mosque’s architecture and praise Allah (SWT). C. First sit down to rest. D. None of the above

79. At which of the following times is a sajdah forbidden? A. When the sun is in the act of rising. B. When the sun is at its ‘zenith’ C. When the sun is in the act of setting. D. All of the above

80. What is Salat-ul Qasr and how is it prayed? Salat-ul-Qasr is the shortened salah that one is allowed to pray while traveling. The four fard rakaat of Zuhr, Asr and Isha are shorted to two rakaat. Zuhr and Asr may be combined during the afternoon; i.e. Asr may be prayed immediately following Zuhr. Also, Maghrib and Isha may be combined during the evening; i.e. Isha may be prayed immediately following Maghrib.

81. Salat-ul-Janazah is prayed ______. A. everyday as a part of a daily routine. B. only when people die. The salah is combined with the Jumma prayers and includes a dua-e-maghfirah. C. only when a Muslim dies. It is made in the standing positions, with odd rows, behind the Imam, it is unlike

any other salah. It consists of dua-e-maghfirah. D. with 12 extra takbiraat (7 in the first rakah and 5 in the second).

82. Underline all of the following statements that are true regarding Salat-ul Janazah (funeral prayer)? A. Salat-ul Janazah has no Sajood and no Ruku. B. There are 4 extra takbirs in this Salah. C. People have to face Qibla while praying. D. The dead body is in front of the Imam, and the Imam leads the prayer. E. It is offered in congregation.

83. In Islam, a dead body is to be __________. A. buried as soon as possible. B. buried after a ghusul is performed. C. allowed to take all its worldly possessions into the grave. D. All of the above E. A & B, above.



84. What is Zakah? A. Charity. B. Tax. C. An obligatory duty, on anyone who has wealth above nisab, to set aside and give away a part of the wealth

in the prescribed manner. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.

85. What is the Difference between Zakah and Sadaqah? Zakah (which is the third pillar of Islam) is an annual obligatory part of a Muslim’s wealth that has to be given away in a prescribed manner. On the other hand, Sadaqah, which is optional, is a charity that is given (without any limits) to the poor and/or needy.

86. Which one of the following is the most complete and correct description of Zakat-ul Fitr, that is to be given before Salat-ul Eid-ul-Fitr?

A. It is also called Sadaqat-ul-Fitr. B. It is obligatory on all members in the family, including the new born. C. It is to be given to the poor and needy. D. All of the above

87. On which of the following days is fasting not allowed? A. Eid-ul-Fitr B. Eid-ul-Adha C. Fridays D. All of the above, and on all holidays. E. A & B above

88. A Fast is broken if you ___________. A. Knowingly eat or drink. B. Take injections of medicine. C. Sleep.

89. In the following list, underline the valid reasons for which an adult is allowed to postpone a fast during Ramadan (which has to be made-up later):

Important Basketball game during the day Travelling Sickness Could not get up for Suhoor Nobody else in the home fasting that day Pregnancy Nursing Mother

90. In the following list, underline the valid reasons for which an adult is allowed to miss a fast during Ramadan without having to make it up later [those who can afford it, HAVE to pay Fidya (feeding a needy for each day of missed fast)]:

Living in a non-Muslim country Old age Chronically ill Surgery after which normal health is regained Travelling Pregnancy

91. One of the ways for an adult to perform Kaffarah for intentionally breaking a fast during Ramadan is to feed needy people. How many needy people must one feed for one day’s Kaffarah to be complete? A) 50 C) 60

B) 65 D) 70



92. One of the ways for an adult to perform Kaffarah for intentionally breaking a fast during Ramadan is to fast for _____ consecutive lunar months. A) 2 C) 1

B) 3 D) 1.5

93. Eid-ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is celebrated to commemorate the great sacrifice offered by ______. A. Prophet Ibrahim (A) B. Prophet Ismail (A) C. Prophet Muhammad (S) D. Prophet Suleman (A) E. Both A and B F. Both A and D G. None of the above

94. Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam, and is a pilgrimage to Makkah during the month of Dhul-Hajj. Is Hajj Fard on every Muslim?

Hajj is fard (obligatory) once in a lifetime for those who are physically, mentally, and financially able.

95. What is the difference between Hajj and Umrah? Hajj (which is the fifth pillar of Islam) is obligatory on all Muslims who can afford it. It is obligatory only once in one’s lifetime and is a pilgrimage to Kabah in Makkah involving performance of specific rituals during the specified days in the month of Dhul-Hijjah. On the other hand, Umrah (which is not part of the five pillars of Islam) is optional and can be performed anytime during the year in Makkah. Some of the rituals of Hajj are common with those of Umrah.

96. What is Meeqat? Meeqat is a specified point or station (outside the geographical limits of Makkah) before which all people approaching Makkah for performing either Umrah or Hajj should enter into a state of Ihram. Meeqat could vary with the direction that the pilgrim is coming from, and has been specified by Prophet Muhammad (S).

97. What is Ihram? Ihram means making an intention to perform a Hajj or Umrah. However, loosely speaking, Ihram is the specified clothing/covering for people performing Umrah and/or Hajj. For men, this is just two sheets of unsewn cloth, one to cover the upper part of the body and the other to cover the lower part. For women, Ihram comprises of ordinary Islamic clothes (loose fitting so as not to show the contours of their bodies) covering from the head down to below the ankles, without covering the face. (The simplicity of Ihram reminds the pilgrims of their position in relation to Allah (SWT), and that all their expensive clothes and possessions will be left behind in this world upon their death).

98. What is Tawaf? It is the Circumambulation (going around) of the Ka`bah seven times (in a counter-clockwise direction, starting at the point of Hajr-e-Aswad).

99. What is Talbiya? It is the following dua that the pilgrims repeat after getting into the state of Ihram, and until they cast stones on the Jamarat on the 10th of Dhul Hajjah: “Labbaika Allahuma Labbaik, Labbaika La Sharika Laka Labbaik, Innal Hamda, WaNaimata, Laka WalMulk, Laa Sharika Lak”, which means, “Here I am O’Lord, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Surely the praise, blessings and the kingdom are for You. You have no partner”.

100. What is Arafat?



A place few miles from Ka’bah where Hajis spend the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah (the actual day of Hajj) worshipping Allah (SWT).

101. What is Jamarat? The three pillars at Mina at which pebbles are cast by the pilgrims.

102. What is Ramy? The act of throwing stones (pebbles) at the three Jamarat as part of the ritual of Hajj.

103. Next to each of the following rites/steps of Hajj, write their status (whether Fard, Wajib, etc.) and provide the date (according to Islamic calendar) they are performed; for worshiping @ Arafat, also provide the approximate time of day:

RITE / STEP: STATUS: DATE & TIME PERFORMED:

Entering into State of Ihram Fard By 8th Dul Hijjah

Tawaaf-e-Qudoom (Tawaaf of arrival) Wajib Upon arrival in Makkah for Hajj (after resolving residence/luggage issues)

Sa’i (following Tawaaf of arrival) Wajib Upon arrival in Makkah for Hajj

Spending the night in Min’a Wajib (or Sunnah per Imam Abu Hanifa)

Night between 10th and 11th Dhul Hijjah Night between 11th and 12th Dhul Hijjah

Staying at Arafat Fard Afternoon of 9th Dhul Hijjah

Combining Zuhr and Asr at Arafat Sunnah Afternoon of 9th Dhul Hijjah

Spending the night at Muzdalifah Wajib Night between 9th and 10th Dhul Hijjah

Combining Maghrib & Isha prayers at Muzdalifah

Wajib Evening/Night between 9th and 10th Dhul Hijjah

Ramy (throwing stones at Jamarat) Wajib 10th Dhul Hijjah Again on 11th and 12th (if needed, 13th also) Dhul Hijjah

Sacrificing animal Wajib 10th Dhul Hijjah

Shaving/clipping of hair (for men) Wajib 10th Dhul Hijjah

Tawaaf-e-Ziarah/Ifada Fard 10th Dhul Hijjah

Sa’i (for the case of Tamattu Hajj) Wajib 10th Dhul Hijjah (after Tawaaf)

Tawaaf-e-Wida (farewell) Wajib When leaving Makkah at the end of Hajj

Performing the Fard rites in proper order Fard Through out Hajj

104. Define mahram. A mahram is a woman’s immediate male relative who she cannot marry, such as her father, her brother and her son.

105. What is the main purpose of Sawm? To build Taqwa (or God conciousness).



3.6 Ninth Grade AKHLAQ

____________________________________________________________________________ Syllabus: - Islamic brotherhood. Human equality and brotherhood of man.

- Racial prejudice. Stereotyping.

- Taqwa, sabr, quist and adl.

- Dignity of labor. Halal earnings.

- Shun arrogance and kibr.

- Dhikr, Remembrance of Allah (SWT). Ihsan. Sacrifice for the sake of Allah (SWT). Tauba and Istaghfar.

- Family life and marriage. Status of woman in Islam.

- Nationalism.

- Religious differences.

- Separation and integration. Pluralism and identity.

____________________________________________________________________________

1. Which of the following is NOT true about what Allah (SWT) says in the Qur’an? A. Muslims around the world are one ummah (community), and that we should not create divisions. B. It is fard (mandatory) upon all Muslims to promote harmony between two quarrelling groups of Muslims. C. If we disagree with other Muslims, we should separate out and build our own Islamic Centers. D. Both men as well as women are individually going to be held accountable for their deeds.

2. Which of the following is true about similarities or differences amongst human beings? A. Some of us human beings are superior by race, and are thus favored by Allah (SWT) over others. B. Men are superior to women. C. One who has more righteous parents is superior to another with not so righteous parents. D. One human being is superior to another only by virtue of deeds and beliefs.

3. Of the following qualities, which one does Allah (SWT) want us to have/do the most? A. Having a self-righteous attitude. B. Sabr (Patience during times of adversity). C. Taking credit for our successes. D. Advertising of our good deeds.

4. What is kibr, and does Allah (SWT) want us to have it? Kibr is a state in which one feels superior to others and behaves arrogantly. Allah (SWT) wants us to stay away from it. Good Muslims are supposed to be humble and realize that every Blessing they have is a result of Allah (SWT)’s Mercy, and not necessarily a result of them being superior to others in any way.

5. In the Qur’an, when Allah (SWT) gives examples of the ultimate in pride and arrogance, which of the following human beings does He often mention?

A. Hitler B. Alexander the Great C. Julius Ceasar D. Pharoah

6. When Tariq worked at the local drug store during summer, he took longer lunch breaks than what was agreed on with his employer, and also started being careless in his work. Which of the following basic Islamic principles did he violate:

A. The Oneness of Allah (SWT).



B. A Muslims’s duty towards other humans. C. Freedom of Speech. D. The five pillars of Islam.

7. In Islam, among the following ways of earning a living, which one is considered the Halal means? A. Running a gambling casino. B. Working as a slave master. C. Bringing merchandise into a country that is not allowed by its government. D. Having a legal business which has earnings, but the profit is less than that of any of the above ways.

8. It is Saturday afternoon and a student has not yet finished the assignment that is due next morning at the Sunday school. It is estimated that it will take at least another 8 hours to complete this assignment if it is done in the proper way. Unfortunately, there is also a party this evening that this student wants to attend. Turning in this assignment is absolutely necessary to pass this subject this year. Considering this situation, and given only the following choices, what should this student do?

A. Skip the party and do the assignment so as to not deprive himself/herself this opportunity to learn as well as build character.

B. Copy the material from an internet website to complete the assignment in two hours even if it is not right, and make a commitment to learn the material later on.

C. Same as B above, except copy the material from a cousin who did such an assignment last year. D. Go to the party and enjoy; worry about the assignment at a later date.

9. When dealing with other Muslims who follow different schools of thought (such as Hanafi, Maliki, Shaf’i, Hambali, etc), we should ____________________.

A. respect these other views and leave it up to Allah (SWT) to Judge on these differences. B. insist that we have the absolute truth and that the other schools of thought are incorrect. C. insist on never praying behind an Imam of another school of thought. D. point out the faults amongst followers of the other schools of thought to try to prove that their way is

incorrect.

10. In religion, ____________________________. A. Allah (SWT) says that there should be no compulsion. B. it is alright for Muslims to force non-Muslims into accepting Islam. C. we should not hesitate to criticize other’s beliefs. D. we should not hesitate to give up our beliefs as long as it promotes harmony amongst religions.

11. To a Muslim, what is pluralism? Pluralism to a Muslim is the recognition that communities with different religious beliefs exist in society, and that they should be respected as long as they work together for the betterment of the society. This is based on Allah (SWT)’s following command: “Allah does not stop you to deal honestly and kindly with those who did not fight against you because of your religion, and who did not force you out of your homes; certainly Allah loves those who deal with fairness. It is only those who fought against you because of your religion, and who forced you out of your homes and helped others to drive you out of your homes. Whoever makes friendship with them, are the true wrongdoers.” (Quran, 60:8-9).

12. Respecting our parents is _______ upon us. A. optional. B. Nafl. C. Fard D. wajib

13. Islam approves of boyfriend-girlfriend relationships. A. True. B. False.



14. Islam gives a woman the right to choose her husband. A. True. B. False.

15. Islam allows people to hoard wealth. A. True. B. False.

16. Earning from the production, sale or distribution of alcoholic drinks is lawful as long as one does not drink it himself/herself.

A. True. B. False.

17. In Islam, all of the following activities in business are unlawful except ___________. A. Cheating C) Fraud B. Selling for profit D) Charging interest on a loan.

18. How can Muslims conduct halaal business in a non-Muslim country and society? Muslims should establish Islamic banks that lend, borrow and invest money/property in an Islamic way without interest. Muslims should not delay paying off any debt they accumulate. Muslim employers should pay their laborers and employees their proper dues on time. Muslim traders should be trustworthy who do their trade with a good will and for the benefit of the whole community. Business owners should not deal with haram commodities such as Alcohol and pork. Well-established Muslims should start their own credit system that is not based upon interest.

19. In an Islamic society, the most respect worthy person(s) in one’s life is/are ____________.

The country’s president The Parents The Brother A Friend


A. Islam gives much higher respect to women than other religions of the world do. True

B. Roman civilization regarded women as slaves. True

C. The Greek civilization considered women as goods to be bought and sold. True

D. In India, Hindus until recently considered their women worse than pests, serpents or even hell. A wife’s life ended with the death of her husband (in a custom called Satti) in the Hindu religion. True

E. Before Islam, women had no rights of inheritance. True

F. In a true Muslim society, women are considered inferior to men. False



4. NAZIRAH/TAJWID

4.1 Fourth Grade Students should be able to read and demonstrate their proficiency in the following areas:

1. Identification and pronunciation of Harakat: fatha (zabar), kasrah (zer), dammah (pesh), sukuun (jazam), tashdeed (shadda), madda, long fatha, long kasrah, inverse dammah, fatha’tain (double fatha), kasah’tain (double kasrah), and dammah’tain (double dammah).

2. Identification and pronunciation of Arabic alphabets (alif through yaa). 3. Pronunciation of words connected through sukuun (jazam) and tashdeed (shadda). 4. Pronunciation of madda letters (alif, waaw, and yaa). 5. Knowledge of stretching madda and pronunciation of nun-e-khutni (small nun). 6. Knowledge of the following punctuations:

ayah symbol (�), waqf lazim (meem), waqf jaiz (jeem), and waqf mutlaq (tua)

4.2 Seventh Grade Students would be required to demonstrate their ability to read from any part of the Qur’an (they may bring a copy that they are comfortable with). Their evaluation would be based on:

1. Fluency. 2. Clarity of pronunciation. 3. Proper use of Harakat and punctuation.

4.3 Ninth Grade Students would be required to demonstrate their ability to read from any part of the Qur’an (they may bring a copy that they are comfortable with). In addition to the criteria listed for the 7th graders, the students’ evaluation would heavily depend on good Makharij. Besides the practical demonstration (oral) part, the examination would also include a written part covering the following topics from the prescribed text book, “Easy Tajwid”:

1. Life history of Syyidanna Imam Asim Kufi® [page 11]. 2. Life history of Syyidanna Hafs Kufi® [page 13]. 3. Section 1:

A. Virtues of learning and teaching the Glorious Qur’an. B. Proper etiquette for recitation of the Sacred Book. C. The art of Tajwid. [Pages 14-20]

4. Chapter 1: Mukharij of Letters [pages 22-34]. (Skip Chapter 2, which is not included in the syllabus)

5. Chapter 3: Lam in the Glorious word of Allah (SWT) [pages 43-44]. 6. Chapter 4: The rules of Ra’ [pages 46-49]. 7. Chapter 5: The rules of Sakin Nun and Tanwin [pages 50-60].



5. QUR’AN and ARABIC LANGUAGE

5.1 Fourth Grade

A. Writing Students must be able to do the following:

1. Write all Arabic alphabets. 2. Recognize and write all harakats. 3. Write all forms of Arabic letters (i.e., beginning, middle and end). 4. Write his/her own name using Arabic letters. 5. Write ‘Allah' and ‘Muhammad’ in Arabic. 6. Write the words referred to in Section C, Vocabulary, below.

B. Memorization Students must memorize the following Surahs:

1. Al-Fatiha, An-Na’s, Al-Falaq, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Lahab, An-Nasr, Al-Kafirun, Al-Kauthar, Al-Ma’un, Al-Quraish, Al-Fiel, Al-Asr and Al-Qadr.

For the above, students must also be able to identify the Surah to which an Ayah belongs.

C. Vocabulary 1. Words/terms from the Arabic Language books for Grades 1 and 4 (applicable pages are provided as an

addendum to this Study Guide). 2. Arabic numbers 1 through 10.

D. Meaning and Understanding Students must memorize, and know the meaning of, the following:

1. Tauz and Tasmiyyah. 2. La Illaha Illa Allah Muhammad-ur-Rasool Allah. 3. Kalama Shahadah. 4. Surahs: Al-Fatiha, An-Na’s, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Kauthar, An-Nasr and Al-Asr. 5. Du’as from Grade 4 workbook.

Students will be asked to match the English meaning with the Arabic text of the above. For Surahs, the questions may require matching down to the Ayah level. Please refer to Appendix 1 for an example of how the questions may be framed in the examination.

E. Importance of Qur’an 1. Books of Allah (SWT). 2. Etiquettes of Qur’an.

F. History and Background of Qur’an 1. To whom was the Qur’an revealed, and the name of the Angel who brought the revelation. 2. The day, month and year in which the Qur’an was first revealed. 3. Age of Prophet Muhammad (S) at the time of the first revelation. 4. Name of the cities where Qur’an was revealed.



5.2 Seventh Grade


1. Recognize and write all harakats. 2. Write all forms of Arabic letters (i.e., beginning, middle and end). 3. Write his/her own name using Arabic letters. 4. Write Tauz and Tasmiah in Arabic. 5. Write the words referred to in Section C, Vocabulary, below.


1. Al-Fatiha, An-Na’s, Al-Falaq, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Lahab, An-Nasr, Al-Kafirun, Al-Kauthar, Al-Ma’un, Al-Quraish, Al-Fiel, Al-Humaza, Al-Asr, At-Takathur and Al-Qaria.

2. Al-Qadr, Al-Alaq, At-Teen, Al-Insharah, Ad-Duha and Ayat-ul-Kursi.



addendum to this Study Guide). 4. Arabic numbers 1 through 30.


1. Tauz and Tasmiyyah. 2. La Illaha Illa Allah Muhammad-ur-Rasool Allah. 3. Kalama Shahadah. 4. Surahs: Al-Fatiha, An-Na’s, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Kauthar, An-Nasr and Al-Asr. 5. Surahs: Al-Falaq, Al-Lahab, Al-Ma’un, Al-Kafirun, Al-Quraish, Al-Fiel, Al-Qaria, Al-Qadr and At-Teen. 6. Du’as from Grade 7 workbook.


E. Importance of Qur’an 1. Books of Allah (SWT). 2. Etiquettes of Qur’an. 3. Qur’an in its original form. 4. Guide to whole mankind.

F. History and Background of Qur’an 1. The day, month and year in which the Qur’an was first revealed. 2. Age of Prophet Muhammad (S) at the time of the first revelation. 3. Name of the cities where Qur’an was revealed. 4. Number of Aayahs, Surahs and Juz in Qu’ran 5. Details about Qur’an’s revelation, memorization, preservation, compilation and distribution.



5.3 Ninth Grade


1. Recognize and write all harakats. 2. Write all forms of Arabic letters (i.e., beginning, middle and end). 3. Write his/her own name using Arabic letters. 4. Write Tauz and Tasmiah in Arabic. 5. Write the words referred to in Section C, Vocabulary, below.


1. Al-Fatiha, An-Na’s, Al-Falaq, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Lahab, An-Nasr, Al-Kafirun, Al-Kauthar, Al-Ma’un, Al-Quraish, Al-Fiel, Al-Humaza, Al-Asr, At-Takathur and Al-Qaria.

2. Al-Adiyat, Al-Zilzal, Al-Qadr, Al-Alaq, At-Teen, Al-Insharah, Ad-Duha, Al-Lail, As-Shams and Ayat-ul-Kursi.



addendum to this Study Guide). 2. Arabic Numbers given in your Arabic Language book.


1. Tauz and Tasmiyyah. La Illaha Illa Allah Muhammad-ur-Rasool Allah. Kalama Shahadah. 2. Surahs: Al-Fatiha, An-Na’s, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Kauthar, An-Nasr and Al-Asr. 3. Surahs: Al-Falaq, Al-Lahab, Al-Ma’un, Al-Kafirun, Al-Quraish, Al-Fiel, Al-Qaria, Al-Qadr and At-Teen. 4. Surahs: Al-Humaza, At-Takathur, Al-Adiyat, Al-Insharah, Al-Zilzal, Al-Alaq, Ad-Duha and Ayat-ul-Kursi. 5. Du’as from Grade 9 workbook.


E. Importance of Qur’an 1. Etiquettes of Qur’an. 2. Huquq-al Qur’an. 3. Application in daily life. 4. Universal Book of Allah (SWT); Unchanged. 5. Guidance to whole mankind.

F. History and Background of Qur’an 1. The day, month and year in which the Qur’an was first revealed. 2. Age of Prophet Muhammad (S) at the time of the first revelation. 3. Name of the cities where Qur’an was revealed. 4. Number of Ayahs, Surahs, Juz, and Manazil in the Qur’an. 5. Number of Surahs revealed in Makkah and in Madinah. Difference between Makki and Madani surahs. 6. First and last Surah revealed. 7. Names of the first and last Surah present in the Qur’an. 8. Details about Qur’an’s revelation, memorization, preservation, compilation and distribution.



APPENDIX 1 – 4th Grade Qur’an and Arabic Language Sample Questions for Section D



APPENDIX 2 – 7th & 9th Grade Qur’an and Arabic Language Sample Questions for Section D

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