Review Quiz - MSC volume 1

The two powerful empires that dominated the Arabian Peninsula during the late 6th century were

• Byzantine and Sasanian Empires

• Byzantine and Roman Empires

• Sasanian and Roman Empires

• Turkish and Byzantine Empires

_______________ and _________________ were the two monotheistic religions existed in Arabian Peninsula before the arrival of Islam.

• Christians and Jews

• Muslims and Jews

• Christians and Muslims

• none of them

What are the sources on the life history of Prophet Muhammad that we refer to? Select all that apply.

• al-Quran al-Sharif

• Biographies and histories of the Prophet

• Hadith- sayings and traditions of the prophet

• different literature such as poems, prayers, expressions of devotion etc. related to the prophet

What is Laylat al-Qadr (night of power)?

• the birthday of the Prophet

• the day when the Prophet experienced Miraj

• the day when the first Quranic verse was revealed to the Prophet

• the day when Prophet Muhammad died

What was the relationship of Prophet Muhammad and Hazrat Ali?

• Hazrat Ali was the son of the Prophet

• Hazrat Ali was son in law and cousin of the Prophet

• Hazrat Ali was prophet's brother in law

• none of the above

What was the name of the city where first set of Muslims migrated due to the persecution of Meccans?

• Taif

• Medina

• Abyssinia - present day Ethiopia

• Al-Yathrib

Who were Muhajirun and Ansar?

• Muhajirun were the emigrants who moved from Mecca to Medina and Ansar were the helpers in Medina who supported Muhajirun

• Muhajirun were the helpers in Medina who supported the Ansar who migrated from Mecca to Medina

The Quran uses the terms: Ahl al-Bayt and Ahl al-Kisa for prophet Muhammad's family. What do these terms mean?

• people of the prophet's house and people of the progeny

• people of the house and people of the cloak

• people of the prophet's house and people of Medina

• none of the above

The three famous battles that happened during the Prophet's stay in Medina were:

• Battle of Badr, Uhud and Mecca

• Battle of Badr, Uhud and Trench

• Battle of Badr, Uhud and Ridda

There was a battle in which Prophet Muhammad gave the flag to capture the largest fortress to the person who loved Allah and his prophet the most. Name the battle and the person.

• Battle of Karbala, Hazrat Imam Husayn

• Battle of Trench,Hazrat Imam Ali

• Battle of Uhud, Hazrat Hasan

• Battle of Khaybar, Hazrat Imam Ali