Quest For Akhira Trivia

What is the name of cave where revelation of the Holy Qur’an started?

• Thawr

• Hira'a

• Uhud

• Noor

Answer explanation

Jabal al-Hira (Arabic: جبل الحراء) is a mountain which lies about two miles from the Ka’bah. Near the top is a small cave known as the Cave of Hira (Arabic: غار حراء), which is a little less than 4 meters in length and a little more than 1.5 meters in width. It was here that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) received the first revelations of the Holy Quran during the month of Ramadhan in 610 CE. The mountain is also known as Jabal al-Noor (the Mountain of Light) and Jabal al-Islam (the Mountain of Islam).

What were the two main Arab tribes living in Madinah when our Beloved Prophet ﷺ migrated from Makkah to Madinah?

• Banu Aws and Banu Muzdalifa.

• Banu Quraydha and Banu Nadhir.

• Banu Aws and Banu Khazraj.

• Banu Nadhir and Banu Qainuqaa'.

Answer explanation

Aws and Khazraj were two Arab tribes of Medina (Yathrib) during the time of the Prophet Muhammad that are believed to have migrated to Medina (Yathrib) from Yemen. The relationship between these two tribes was strained and they were often at conflict with each other. In 622 CE the Prophet along with a few of his followers migrated from Mecca to Medina. This is referred to as "Hijra" and marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. Later the conflict between these two tribes, Banu Aws and Banu Khazraj, died out and they jointly became known as "Ansar" or helpers.

"Ikhlas" in the context of worship means?

• Commitment to work
• Dedication to family
• Perfecting the acts of worship

• Sincerity or purity of intention

Answer explanation

The word "ikhlas" denotes purifying our motives and intentions so that our actions are not tainted by anything other than seeking the pleasure of Allah.
The acceptance of one’s deeds depends on one’s purity of intention, which in turn depends on the level of sincerity in one’s heart. With sincerity, a person can attain the highest ranks in the sight of Allah Almighty, make the most of his or her deeds, and even be rewarded for righteous deeds that he or she was not able to perform.

All Messengers are Prophets, but not all Prophets are messengers

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The well-known difference between a Prophet and a Messenger is that a Messenger is one to whom a law is revealed and he is commanded to convey it, whilst a Prophet is one to whom a law is revealed but he is not commanded to convey it. But this distinction is not free of problems, because a Prophet is also commanded to call people, convey the Message and judge among the people. Hence Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said: The correct view is that the Messenger is one who is sent to a disbelieving people, and the Prophet is one who is sent to a believing people with the sharee’ah of the Messenger who came before him, to teach them and judge between them, as Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, We did send down the Tawraat (Torah) [to Moosa (Moses)], therein was guidance and light, by which the Prophets, who submitted themselves to Allah’s Will, judged for the Jews” [Al-Maa’idah 5:44]

Being conscious of Allah in all actions we do , wether secretly or openly is called?

• Ihsaan

• Imaan

• Ikhlaas

• Taqwa

Answer explanation

Taqwa is one of the fundamental principles in Islam. It is usually translated as: “fear of Allah, piety, righteousness, or being conscious of Allah, aware of His attributes, His might, and power.” It implies self-restraint, guarding oneself from all sins, wrong deeds, and injustice. Taqwa is not a passive idea. It is not merely a feeling or an emotion. Taqwa is an active concept. It is about performing good deeds and positive actions in preparation for the Hereafter, the next life.

Read More on islamonline: https://islamonline.net/en/concept-of-taqwa-piety/

Multiple Choice
The 4 Sacred Months in Islam are:

• Dhul Hijja

• Rajab

• Ramadan

• Dhul Qi'da

• Muharram

Answer explanation

Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):

{Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during them. ...} [at-Tawbah 9:36].

The sacred months are: Rajab, and three consecutive months: Dhu’l-Qa‘dah, Dhu’l-Hijjah and Muharram, as is stated in many reports from the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him).
Read more:https://islamqa.info/en/answers/317278/why-is-rajab-separate-from-other-sacred-months#what-are-the-sacred-months

The first thing to be accounted for on the Day of judgement is?

• Zakat

• Fasting

• Solah

• Good manners

Answer explanation

The first thing for which he will be brought to account for then will be his prayer. 

It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The first thing among their deeds for which the people will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be prayer. Our Lord will say to His angels, although He knows best, `Look at My slave’s prayer, is it complete or lacking?’ If it is complete, it will be recorded as complete, but if it is lacking, He will say, `Look and see whether my slave did any optional prayers.’ If he had done voluntary prayers, He will say, `Complete the obligatory prayers of My slave from his voluntary prayers.’ Then the rest of his deeds will be examined in a similar manner.” (Narrated by Abu Dawud, 864; classed as authentic by Al-Albani in Sahih Abu Dawud, 770)

All the following except one is incorrect

• For Every word you recite in the Quran, you earn 10 reward

• The Qura'an has 141 Chapters

• The Best people are those who learn the Qur'an even if they dont teach it

• Qura'an will interceed on behalf of those who use to recite it on the day of Judgement

Answer explanation

1. 1. Ibn Mas’ud (RA): “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter.”
   [Tirmidhi]

3. 2. The Qura'an has 114 chapters

5. 3. Narrated Uthman bin Affan: The Prophet said, "The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it."
   

4. 4. It is proven in the saheeh Sunnah that the Quran will intercede for its companions on the Day of Resurrection. Muslim (804) narrated that Abu Umaamah al-Baahili said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) say: “Read the Qur’an, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection interceding for its companions.” 

Select the odd one out

• Adam (A.S)

• Ibrahim (A.S)

• Jibreel (A.S)

• Muhammad (S.A.W)

Answer explanation

Jibril (A.S) is an angel, thus he doesn't fall under the category of prophets.

Which of the following best describe "Ihsaan"

• Worshipping Allah as if you can see him

• Being sincere in worship

• Doing good deed in secret

• Believing that no one is worthy of worship except Allah

Answer explanation

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) explained it in a manner that no other created being apart from him (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) could have explained it, because of the gift of concise speech that Allah bestowed upon him. He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “It means worshipping Allah as if you can see Him, and although you cannot see Him, He can see you.” This is the highest degree of Islam. Those who attain this are the foremost in doing good, the ones who will be closest to Allah in the highest degrees of Paradise.