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Open  Book  Ramadan  Quiz-­‐  1435/2014   1. When were the first verses of the Qur’an revealed?

2. What is the most recited Qiraa’ah of the Qur’an?

3. What does it mean to recite the Qur’an in Tarteel?

4. Name the Sahabi who was the team lead for the compilation of the Qur’an?

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5. What is Sab’a Mathaani, as mentioned in the Qur’an?

6. Name the young boy who accompanied Prophet Musa (AS) when he was looking for al-Khidr (AS)?

7. What is the linguistic meaning of the name Dhul Qarnayn? Why has he been named so?

8. What are the dialects in which Qur’an was initially allowed to be read?

9. What is the difference between the Qur’an and Mus-haff? How many are they?

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10. Which animals are mentioned in the Qur’an?

11. Which animal accompanied the People of the Cave (Surat Al-Kahf)?

12. Which Prophet is called Kalimullaah?

13. Which Prophet warned his community against the sins of homosexuality?

14. What Surah warns the companions not to raise their voices above the voice of Prophet Muhammad (s)?

15. Which Sahabi is mentioned by name in the Qur’an?

16. How many times is Prophet Muhammad's (S) name mentioned in the Qur’an?

17. Allaah says “We have given you a clear victory.” What victory is Allah referring to?

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18. There is one Aayah (verse) in the Qur’ân in which Allâh says that He Himself does something for Prophet Muhammad (S) and He orders the believers to do the same. What is it?

19. Which Surah is known as the one third of the Qur’an?

20. Which Surahs begin with Haa Meem?

21. In which Surah Allah allows the believers that in case of fear of being attacked while traveling they can shorten their prayers?

22. How many Prophets are mentioned in the Qur’an? Name them.

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23. Which Surah says that people of Jannah will be given wine to drink and it will not cause them headache or intoxication? Provide Surah and Aayah #

24. Which tree grows in the hellfire whose fruits the disbelievers will have to eat?

25. In which Surah is an opponent of the Prophet (S) mentioned by name?

26. What kinds of meat specifically are forbidden in the Qur’an?

27. What is the penalty if someone who indulges in hunting during Hajj?

28. Which Surah mentions a tribe of Makkah by name?

29. Who misled the Israelites by persuading them to worship the calf in the absence of Prophet Moses?

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30. Which Prophet fell unconscious on Mount Sinai and why?

31. In one of the Surahs, a shirt is mentioned several times. What Surah is it and what are the occasions when the shirt is mentioned?

32. Which Prophet is called Dhan-Noon and what was his du’a when he found himself in serious trouble.

33. When is it permissible to disobey parents?

34. If a husband accuses his wife of adultery but has no witnesses, the wife is entitled to take an oath on Allaah to refute the husband's accusations. What is this oath called?

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35. Where was Prophet Zakariyyah when he prayed to Allaah for a righteous son?

36. How did Prophet Eisa leave this world? What ayah refers to his leaving?

37. With whom has Allaah Almighty compared the birth of Prophet Eisa?

38. What did Allaah prohibit the Jews from doing on Saturdays?

39. Did Prophet Muhammad (S) see Allaah during the journey of Mairaj? Provide the Hadith that answers this question.

40. What is backbiting compared to in the Qur’an and where?

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41. With what words will the guards of Paradise welcome the believers?

42. On the Day of Resurrection, how many deaths and how many lives will we have been through in total? Provide reference from the Qur’an.

43. What was the prayer of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) in Surat Yusuf after his parents came to Egypt?

44. What was the prayer of Prophet Musa (Moses) Al-Qasas after arriving in Madian and fetching water for two sisters?

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45. Allah says that He revealed the Qur’an in the Night of Al-Qadr, which is in Ramadan. But it is also a fact that the Qur’an was revealed over 23 years. How do you reconcile the two?

46. Where in the Qur’an does Allah say that He does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves?

47. According to the Qur’an up to what age babies are to be breast fed by their mothers? Cite the relevant verse.

48. What does the Qur’an say about those who do offer their prayers with khushoo and on time?

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49. One day of the Day of Judgment will be equivalent to 50,000 years of our time. Where in the Qur’an do we find this?

50. In hard times, what does Allah tell us to seek help through?

51. Which verse of the Qur’an confirms that we belong to Allah and we must return to Him?

52. When is the creation command of Allaah as mentioned in the Qur’an?

53. The name of Allah (SWT) came twice in the Qur’an in succession without separation {Allah Allah) in one place only; where is it?

54. Complete the following hadith: Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported: The Prophet (saw) said: Al-Fitrah is five acts:

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55. There are three people who spoke in the cradle as the Prophet (saw) mentioned, Prophet ‘Isa (AS) is one of them, who are the other two?

56. Name two companions who were unable to take pledge on the hand of Muhammad (saw) under the tree at Hudaibiya in 6 AH. Give the reason for their absence.

57. Name the 10 companions who were promised Paradise in their lifetime.

58. Of the 10 companions who were promised Paradise, who was the first to die after Abu Bakr (RA) and where, how and when?

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59. Rearrange the following expeditions in the chronological order (mention the Hijri year besides the Gregorian year). Tabuk   Yarmouk   Qadisiya   Siffin Badr     Uhud     Bir  Ma’una   Khandaq   Conquest  of  Makkah  

60. According to a tradition, one eye of a companion fell out during a Battle. The Prophet (S) put it back. The companion was able to see with that eye better than the other eye for rest of his life. Name the companion.

61. About 70 Muslims were martyred at the battle of Uhud. Name 2 pairs (4 companions) of the martyrs who were buried together in one grave.

62. Name 2 companions whose first names were ‘Safwan’ and who have narrated ahadeeth from the Prophet (S).

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63. Abdullah is a good young practicing Muslim. He works in corporate America. Can he marry?: (Circle Yes/No and/or explain) a. His sister’s daughter (Yes/No)

b. A friend of his sister who is originally from a different country (Yes/No)

c. His aunt from father side (father’s sister) who is about the same age as him (Yes/No)

d. A Muslim lady 15 years older than him (Yes/No)

e. Boss’s daughter (Yes/No) f. His wife’s sister as a second wife (Yes/No)

g. The daughter of a lady, who suckled (breast feed) him when he was a baby (Yes/No)

h. His classmate from college who worships other deities besides Allah (Yes/No)

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64. There are two instances of a single ayah containing every letter of the Arabic alphabet in the Quran? What are the two ayahs?

65. Which ayah of the Quran reminds us to forgive and overlook the mistake of others and asks us if we do not wish that Allaah should forgive us?

66. Name five times that are considered among the best times for making dua along with their proofs from the Sunnah?

67. Complete the following hadith: Jabir bin Abdullah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (S) said: “The best (dhikr) remembrance of Allaah is to say:_____ “

68. Complete the following hadith: Abu Hurayra (RA) narrated that the Prophet (S) said: “The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is ____ “.

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69. For which type of people do the ants in their mounds and the fish in the oceans send blessings according to a hadith of the Prophet (S)?

70. For which group of people did the Prophet (S) recommend kind treatment to the extent that he thought they might be assigned inheritance?

71. Name two people who Abu Bakr (RA) forgave for their false accusations of adultery against Aishah (RA)?

72. According to the Prophet (S), what are four characteristics of a hypocrite?

73. Who are the seven types of people who will be under the shade of Allaah on the Day of Judgment according to the hadith of the Prophet(S)?

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