Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain

Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain Part 1 50 Questions

Where was Ali Born? • In Mecca, outside the Ka'ba. • In Mecca, inside the Ka'ba. • In Medina, inside the Ka'ba. • In Medina, outside the Ka'ba. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

In whose house was Ali raised? • In his mother and father's house of course. • In Muhammad's (pbuh) house since he was young boy. • In his grandfather's house, Abdul Mut'talib. • In his uncle's house, Al-Hamza. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What did young Ali observe when he went with the Prophet to visit the poor of Mecca? • Many people were poor and disadvantaged needing help, to whom Muhammad (pbuh) gave food. • People were in need of solace and comfort, whom Muhammad (pbuh) helped. • a and b + Many people were sick, dying at a young age and to these Muhammad (pbuh) offered comforting words. • The poor were on a welfare system, well supplied for. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe how Ali became Muslim. • As Ali entered the house, heard and saw Muhammad (pbuh) along with Khadijah. • Joyously, Ali waited motionless hearing them worshipping. • Muhammad (pbuh) described how he became Prophet and asked him for Islam. • a, b, c, + next morning Ali embraced Islam without asking his father's permission. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

How was Islam spread at first? • In confidentiality for the first 3 years. • In the open from the beginning. • In confidentiality for the first 5 years. • In confidentiality for the first 7 years. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Explain how Ali supported Muhammad (pbuh) at his party. • Muhammad (pbuh) openly declare the message of Islam to the guests. • Muhammad (pbuh) asked for support and belief in the message. • None of the guests replied, only the 13 year old Ali replied in support. • a, b, c, + Muhammad (pbuh) referred to Ali, “Verily this is my brother, my deputy, and the one to succeed me, therefore, listen to him and obey him”. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Does Muhammad (pbuh) speak out of his own? • Of course, Muhammad (pbuh) is like all of us. • No Muhammad (pbuh) does not speak out of his own. • b + The Holy Quran says that Muhammad says not of himself, he is directed by way of revelations. This means that Muhammad's pronouncement was from a Divine Source through Gabriel. • Only at times does Muhammad (pbuh) speak his own. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

How did Ali suffer during his adolescent years in Mecca? • Ali witnessed the stark suffering of Muslims at the hands of the idolaters. • Ali saw two groups of Muslims leave Mecca for Christian Abyssinia at the urging of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). They were under the leadership of his brother Ja'far. • a, b, + When Muhammad (pbuh) and Benu Hashim were boycotted by Quraish for 3 long years, Ali was with them suffering the same. • a, b, + Ali was not with those boycotted, he stayed in Mecca. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What did Muhammad (pbuh) ask Ali to do when he wanted to leave Mecca? • For Ali to sleep in Muhammad's bed, with possibility of sacrificing himself for the Mission. • Deliver the trust (Jewelry) which had been entrusted with Muhammad (pbuh), to their rightful owners the next day. • a and b + To bring Fatima and other relatives with him to Medina. • a and b + To bring Khadijah and other relatives with him to Medina. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Why was Ali the choice of Muhammad (pbuh) to be in his bed when he left Mecca? • Ali was the only one who fit the criteria: a) Depth of Faith, b) Willingness to Sacrifice, c) Unparalleled Courage, and d) Trusted to be Confidential about the whereabouts of Muhammad (pbuh). • a + Ali was the only one available. • a + Ali competed with others and won. • Only a daring person could do it. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Ali arrived in Medina walking to join the Prophet What did the Prophet do? • Let him rest and take a nap. • Insisted on washing Ali's swollen and bleeding feet. • Insisted on wrapping Ali's swollen and bleeding feet. • Insisted on praying together with Ali. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What is the significance of Muhammad's effecting brotherhood with Ali in Medina? • The Prophet (pbuh) chose Ali in the status of brotherhood. • a + This fulfilled the earlier promise that Ali was to be his brother. • a, b, Now it was 10 years later since the promise and Ali is 23 years old. • This was done because the two were cousins. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What did the Muslims experience in Medina after leaving Mecca? • Freedom from anxiety and worry. • a + welcome relief from the oppressive treatment of the Meccans. • a, b, + taste of overall freedom. • a, b, + friendly gestures by the people of Mecca. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Why did Muhammad (pbuh) say "Fatima is a portion of myself."? • Fatima had a charming personality and her presence could always be felt. • Muhammad (pbuh) saw high qualities in Fatima, qualities which would later contribute to Islam. • b + Muhammad (pbuh) meant that Fatima's personal qualities were as sublime as his, and that through her, a progeny of the Prophet (pbuh) would come to light. • a, b, + Fatima being very close to her father. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

At what stage did Allah give the Muslims permission to pick up arms? • A Revelation was finally revealed right before the disbelievers of Mecca decided to fight the Muslims and annihilate them. • In a Hadith Muhammad (pbuh) permitted it. • a and b. • Muslims took it on themselves to defend themselves. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Whom did Ali marry? • A'isha. • Fatima. • Khadijah • Mariam. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Who asked Fatima's hand in marriage? • A number of notable Muslims wished to marry her. • a + Fatima did not accept to marry any of them. • a, b, + When Ali (a.s.) asked, however, the answer was yes. • a, b, c, + Arrangement made without her consent. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe Badr battle with the disbelievers. • After two years in Medina 313 Muslims had to face about 1,000 disbelievers from Mecca. • a + Muslims not well equipped but had very high spirits. • a, b, + Muslims, being victorious, dealt a crushing blow to the enemy. • a, b, + Ali by himself killed 65% of the enemy. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe Ali's role in the battle of Badr. • Ali killed his challenger right away. • a + Ali fell like lightening on the enemy. • a, b, + slew 40% of the enemy. • a, b, + stayed by the Prophet (pbuh) to protect him. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What did the Prophet (pbuh) nick-name Ali at the battle of Badr? • Ali's charge was so ruinous that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) nicknamed him: The sword of the Almighty. • Ali's charge was so ruinous that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) nicknamed him: The Lion of Allah, meaning the spirit of a conquering lion. • The hand of the Almighty. • The lion of the Islamic Ummah. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Who was the first born to Fatima and Ali? • Al-Hasan. • Al-Husain. • Al-Muhsin. • Al-Saadiq. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe the Ohod Confrontation with the disbelievers. • Under the leadership of Abu Sufyan the enemy's force numbered 3,000. Muslims could mustered 700. • a + Fifty of the best Muslim archers were to protect a strategic pass in the mountain, as the Prophet (pbuh) had strictly ordered. • a, b, + As the Muslims were winning most of the archers left their position, and the enemy attacked from behind. • The battle was a draw, Hamza was killed, Prophet wounded, Ali in defense of the Prophet (pbuh). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What was Ali's role in the Ohod battle? • Ali slew all 9 leaders carrying the flag, thus demoralizing the enemy. • At a critical moment Ali stood by the Prophet (pbuh) defending him. • a, b, + Ali repulsed waves of attackers, killing their leaders and making them flee. • a, b, c, + At this battle Ali was nick-named: The Lion of Allah. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What happened to Al-Hamza during the battle of Ohod? • Al-Hamza (a.s.) was hit with a spear by a hired person. • The wife of Abu-Sufyan hired Wahshi to throw the Javelin. • a, b, + Al-Hamza was wounded severely. • a, b, + Al-Hamza was killed instantly. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What did the Prophet (pbuh) say about Ali at the battle of Ohod? • The Sword of the Almighty. • Yet for a man to equal Ali, and yet for a sword to equal Ali's sword. • The Hand of the Almighty. • The Miracle of the Almighty. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Who was the second son to Fatima and Ali? • Al-Husain. • Al-Abbas. • Al-Hasan. • Al-Muhsin. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

How was the relationship of Muhammad (pbuh) to his grandchildren? • Muhammad (pbuh) was drawn to his grandchildren Al-Hasan and Al-Husain. • He visited them almost daily to enjoy them and play with them. • He saw them develop and slowly unfold through the various stages of childhood. • a, b, c, + The babies added immeasurable source of happiness. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe the two years after the Ohod Confrontation. • Many tribes near Medina attacked the Muslims, destroying property, or stealing their belongings. • The two years were hard and the bitter memory lay heavy on the hearts of everyone, it was an unsettled time + a, c, and d. • With Ali in the lead, Muslims were busy defending their community. • Muslims lead preemptive missions to undo their adversaries. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe the Ditch Encounter with the disbelievers. • Muslims dug a 15 foot wide, 15 foot deep ditch which would stretch between two mountains that enclave Medina. • This siege took a few weeks then fizzled + a, c, and d. • The enemy forces organized with the help of Jewish tribes consisted of 10,000 fighters. • The fifteen hundred Muslims stood on the inner side of the ditch to defend Medina and the Muslims that were besieged. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What did Ali immediately do when Amr ibn Abd Wid crossed the ditch? • When unexpectedly Amr ibn Abd Wid crossed the ditch Ali (a.s.) immediately saw the danger of this vulnerable spot. • Amr's crossing stunned Muslims and non-Muslims alike, but Ali's mind went to taking preventing actions. • a, b, + Right away Ali stationed a number of Muslims to defend this vulnerable part of the ditch. • a, b, + Ali attacked Amr ibn Abd Wid immediately. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe how Ali dealt with Amr at the Ditch Confrontation. • Arrogantly Amr was screaming for a duel, Ali took permission from the Prophet (pbuh) to fight him. • While Amr's sword swished through the air, swift Ali ducked the hits and avoided them. • Ali relentless attacks made Amr lose balance, falling, Ali mounted over him. Humiliated and angry, Amr spat in Ali's face. • a, b, c, + Ali gave Amr his sword and fought again, then finished him off. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Why did Ali give the sword to Amr to have a second round of fighting? • Ali would rather fight man to man. • a + Ali fought Amr after Amr refused Ali's offer to say the Shahaada and save his life. • Ali knew that Amr, the enemy's hero, was practically finished. • The rule of fighting in those days was to give a second chance. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Why was Amr the hero of the disbelievers? • Amr was reputed to have killed every challenger he faced, perhaps 1000. • Amr had a scary appearance, a big man, with a large slightly curved nose, bushy eyebrows, and beady eyes, was masculine, grotesque, and overpowering. • Amr was reputed as the unconquerable a + b. • Amr was the ruler of Quraish, and their means of terror. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe the feeling of the disbelievers when their hero Amr was slain by Ali. • The spirit of the disbelievers was crushed, very low. • a + The dispirited disbelievers could not think a general attack was possible. • The disbelievers were elated. • The disbelievers were ready to attack immediately. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe the effect on the Muslims when Amr was slain by Ali. • Excitedly the Muslim's spirits shot sky high. • Instead of fear and anxiety Muslims had pride and self-confidence + a. • a + Muslims kept jumping with joy. • a + Muslims fell on their knees in prayer and deliverance. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Describe how Allah honored both Ali and Fatima for their fast. • Ali and Fatima were fasting but not during Ramadhan. A Poor, a Destitute, and an Orphan asked for their help as they tried to break their fast consecutively in each of the 3 days. • Ali and Fatima gave their food to each of them, and continued their fast. • b + Allah revealed an Ayah on their behalf honoring them, “Out of love for Islamic ethics, they feed the poor, the orphan, and the destitute. • a + b + Allah revealed an Ayah on their behalf honoring them, “Out of love for Allah, they feed the poor, the orphan, and the destitute.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What was the role of Ali in Hudaibiya? • Ali was the scribe of the treaty between Muhammad (pbuh) and the disbelievers. • Ali was the defender of Muhammad (pbuh). • Ali was the organizer of the trip. • Ali went to Mecca to convince the people. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

How did the Prophet (pbuh) describe Ali's knowledge? • By saying, Ali is very knowledgeable in Islam. • By saying, “I am the Abode of enlightenment and Ali is its gateway. He who wants to reach this abode, should come through the gateway.” • By saying, Ali is the treasure of knowledge. • By saying, Ali's knowledge is greater than all people in Mecca. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Who was the first rate teacher to Ali? • Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) himself. • Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the Sahaaba (Companions). • Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Fatima. • Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Abu Talib. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What did Khalifa Omar say in regard to Ali's knowledge? • May I not live the day in which a religious problem exists which Ali cannot solve. • Ali knowledge is very vast. • Ali knowledge is superior to anyone I know of. • Ali knowledge is unparalleled. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What is the phenomenon of the purification of Ahlul Bayt. • Allah has purified Ahlul Bayt by revealing an Ayah on their behalf. • a + Muhammad (pbuh) has purified Ahlul Bayt by saying in a Hadith. • a + Muhammad (pbuh) has purified Ahlul Bayt by saying in a Hadith Qudsi. • a + It was in Umm Salama's house. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Recite the Ayah of Purification of Ahlul Bayt. • Verily, Allah has decreed to purify you, O' Ahlul Bayt, and sanctify you in a perfect way. • O Faithful, Ahlul Bayt have been rendered pure and sinless. • O Believers, Ahlul Bayt have been purified. • O Mankind, Ahlul Bayt have been thoroughly purified. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What is the significance of the purification of Ahlul Bayt. • As informed by Jubra'eel, Muhammad (pbuh) pronounced Fatima, Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain constituting “Ahlul Bayt.” • Neither Zainab, the daughter of Ali, was included, nor the Prophet's wives. • a + b + The Ayah indicates that Allah Himself has honored Ahlul Bayt, and He promised to safeguard them from a) sin, b) religious error, and c) forgetfulness. • a, b, c, and to keep them away from ruling over the Muslim Ummah. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Why were Ahlul Bayt purified by Allah (swt)? • Allah knew the tremendous contribution they would do for Islam in the years ahead. • Allah knew that they would be persistent in teaching Islam correctly just as they learned it from Muhammad (pbuh). • Allah knew that Ahlul Bayt would sacrifice everything to teach Islam in its authentic unadulterated form + a & b. • Allah loved them very much and wanted to reward them. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What events took place at Khaybar? • Confrontation between the great fortification of Jewish tribes Khaybar and the Muslims. • Muslims could not conquer the forts for several weeks. • b, + The Jewish warriors overwhelmed the Muslims. • a + b + Only when Ali was given the leadership that Khaybar was overwhelmed. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What was the role of Abu Bakr (r) in Khaybar? • Abu Bakr was given the leadership to conquer Khaybar, but he failed. • Abu Bakr was given the leadership to conquer Khaybar, but he succeeded. • To conquer Khaybar, Abu Bakr succeeded after one week's battle. • Abu Bakr was the negotiator between the Jewish tribes and Muhammad (pbuh). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

What was the role of Omar (r) in Khaybar? • Omar was given the leadership to conquer Khaybar, but he failed. • Omar was given the leadership to conquer Khaybar, but he succeeded. • To conquer Khaybar, Omar succeeded after one week's battle • Omar was the negotiator between the Jewish tribes and Muhammad (pbuh). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

In Khaybar Muhammad (pbuh) gave the banner to the one who loved Allah and his Messenger. Who was that person? • Ali. • Al-Zubair. • Abu Dhar. • Talha. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

How was Ali's leadership in Khaybar? • Ali was so overwhelming that he slew Marhab, the Jewish leader and Hero, before people could even recognize what was going on. • a, + As a result the Muslims' morale grew very high. • a, b, + People saw Ali holding a heavy door and using it as a shield. • a, b, c, + The Jewish fighters, frightened and disorderly, retreated then surrendered. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #1

Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain