Final Exam material Flashcards

1
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When was Isra and Miraj

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27th of Rajab, twelvth year of prophethood

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who did prophet send to Medinah to invite people to Islam

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Mu’sab ibn umair (reciter of medinah)

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what were the terms of the second pledge of Al-‘Aqaba

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  1. listen and obey during times of activity and laziness
  2. Spend during abundance and scarcity
  3. Do what is good and forbid what is bad
  4. Jihad and fight for allah
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When did prophet muhammad and abu bakr leave from mecca to medinah

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12th of rabi al awal

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Who was Prophet’s and Abu Bakrs guide from Mecca to Medina?

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Abdulla ibn Uraiqit

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Who was the shepherd of AbuBakr that gave them milk in the cave

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Amir ibn Fuhayrah

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When did prophet Muhammad reach al Quba

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September 23, 622

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In Quba who’s area did prophet muhammad stay in

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Banu Amr ibn Awf

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Then when he moved to yathrib who hosted prophet Muhammad and where did he stay after that

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two orphan boys from Banu Najjar. Then he stayed with Abu Ayub Al Ansari

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What are the 5 morals and lessons of migration from mecca to Medinah

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  1. Loving one’s homeland is innate
  2. The importance of teaching sincere patriotism in preserving and development of ones homeland
  3. Values are sough after objectives in islam
  4. Religion is a message of peace
  5. Importance of brotherhood and companionship
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What is the clearest evidence that prophet Muhammad only fought for self defense

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he delayed the legislation of Jihad until after he migrated to medina

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All of the battles served by the prophet had two purposes:

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  1. response to wars initiated by non muslims against the Prophet and his companions
  2. a response to plans made against muslims to ambush them suddenly or take advantage of their weakness
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13
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When did Battle of Badr take place

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17th of Ramadan in the second year of Hijra

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What was the second pledge of Al-‘Aqaba called

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Pledge of Jihad (fighting)

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Why was it called Battle of “Badr”

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The battle took place in a region called Badr where there is a famous well called Badr

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the battle of badr started when prophet Muhammad heard about a large caravan led by who

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Abu Safyan was carrying the good and prophet muhammad requested to intercept him in revenge for their own property being taken before

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What was the number of Army of Muslims and polytheists during battle of badr

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Muslims were 340 and Polytheists were 1000

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what was the result of battle of badr

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14 muslims killed vs 70 polytheists killed and 70 captured

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18
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when did battle of trench take place

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in the month of shawwal in the fifth year of hijra

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why was it called the battle of trench and who advised it?

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it was named that because prophet muhammad and salman al farsi advised to build a trench against the oncoming allied confederates

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20
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what was the reason for the battle of the trench?

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This battle took place because jews of banu nadir broke their peace with Muslims, and so the muslims attacked them. And then they joined with the polytheists to kill the muslims as revenge

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what was the tribe that had an agreement with prophet Muhammad but instead broke it and joined the enemy during the battle of the trench?

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Banu Qurayzah Jews

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22
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how long did digging the trench take

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6 days

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23
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number of muslims vs kuffars in battle of trench

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muslims were 3000 vs kuffars who were 10k

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what was the result of the battle of trench

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the kuffars ran away and the muslims didn’t fear being attacked after that

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what were the miracles during the battle of the trench

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  1. multiplication of food
  2. The prophet predicting islamic conquest of Syria, Yemen, and Persia
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26
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Name of envoy sent to Negus and what year

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Amir bin Ummayah. At the end of year 6 AH

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27
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Name of envoy sent to Heraclius and what year

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Dahyah bin Khalifa (the handsome). At the end of year 6 AH

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28
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Name of envoy sent to Al Muqawqis and what year

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Hatib bin Abi Balta’ah. At the end of year 6 AH

29
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Name of envoy sent to Khosrow and what year

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Abdullah bin Hudhafah. At the beginnings of year 7 AH

30
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What are two purposes that Islam does not demolish existing conditions, nor does it disrupt people’s rank and position

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  1. Prophet Muhammad addresses that he does not want to change the conditions that communities are living in, but add on to that and make it better
  2. Second purpose is to clarify that tolerance is important in Islam and it requires admitting people’s ranks and addressing them as kings as a respect despite their religion or beliefs
31
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Why was it called treat of Hudaybiyyah and when did this treaty take place?

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This treaty took place in the area called Hudaybiyyah and it took place in Dhu al-Qi’dah (6th year of Hijra). This treaty was for 10 years

32
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What were the terms/conditions of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?

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  1. Can’t enter makkah this year but he can from the following year
  2. No wars for 10 years - truce
  3. Whoever wants to be Muslim can, and who ever wants to join quraysh can. And that individual can be part of that respective group
  4. Whoever leaves Quraysh and flees to Prophet Muhammad without their permission shall be returned…And whoever leaves Prophet Muhammad to Quraysh shall not be returned
33
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when did conquest of Mecca take place?

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Month of Ramadan (8th year of Hijrah)

34
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What was the reason for the conquest of Mecca

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Quraysh broke the treaty of Hudaybiyyah by supplying camels and weapons to Banu Bakr tribe to fight muslim allies Khuza’a

35
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Who did Quraysh send to seek renewal of the treaty and to calm things down amongst the muslims

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Abu Sufyan

36
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During the conquest of Mecca, how many Muslims marched towards medinah

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Ten thousand muslims

37
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When did the conquest of Mecca take place?

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It took place in the 10th day of Ramadan

38
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What did Prophet Muhammad do to the people of Mecca when he took over?

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He freed those who surrendered and fought off those who resisted

39
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The Conquest of Mecca resulted in what outcomes?

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  1. Ending era of idol worship and establishment of Tawhid
  2. Removing oppression of muslims in Mecca
  3. People becoming muslims without the fear of Quraysh
  4. Elevating the status of Islam into the heart of people
  5. Fulfilling promise and prediction of entering the sacred mosque
40
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When did prophet Muhammad and Zaid ibn Harithah escape to Al Ta’if

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month of Shawwal 10th year of prophethood

41
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When was the second pledge of Al ‘Aqaba

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13th year of prophethood

42
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Which year of prophethood did Prophet Muhammad met the Khazraj people and invite them to islam

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11th year of prophethood

43
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In which cave did prophet muhammad and Abu Bakr stay in?

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Cave of Thawr

44
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The year of Delegation refers to which year?

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ninth year of Hijra

45
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Why was it named Year of Delegations?

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Because during that year tribes and groups of individuals from various part of the Arabian Peninsula flocked to (Medinah) to declare their Islam and pledge allegiance to Prophet Muhammad

46
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Historical accounts mention how many delegations?

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60 delegations or more

47
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What were the reasons for the increase in delegations?

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  1. The conquest of mecca and defeat of the polytheists in the Battle of Hunayn
  2. The prophet’s demolition of Idols in Mekkah
  3. The justice established by prophet muhammad and the ease of embracing islam
  4. The prophet’s return from the expedition to Tabuk victorious
48
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what was the most prominent delegation to arrive in the 9th year Hijrah

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Banu Tamim

49
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What did Banu Tamim teach people

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etiquette of seeking permission and the manner of addressing the prophet muhammad (mentioned in Surah Al-Hujurat)

50
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Who from the tribe of Abd Al-Qays embraced Islam and went back to his tribe and invited everyone else

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Munqidh ibn Hayyan

51
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Which delegation did the prophet welcome by saying “Welcome, O people, or O delegation, without disgrace or regret.”

And what was their leader known for

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The prophet welcomed Abd Al-Qays

Their elder was known for forbearance and deliberateness (thinks or acts carefully)

52
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Which delegation were Christians that came with 60 riders and debated the prophet

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Banu Najran

53
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Who did prophet Muhammad send to collect the Jizyah for Banu Najran

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Abu Ubaydah

54
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When was the Farewell Pilgrimage?

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month of Dhul al-Qi’dah (10th year after hijrah)

55
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Why was it called the Farewell Pilgrimage?

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Because it was going to be the last Hajj performed by Prophet Muhammad

56
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What were two phrases termed for the Farewll Pilgrimage?

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  1. The Pilgrimage of Balagh (“O Allah, have I conveyed the message?”)
  2. The Pilgrimage of completion and perfection (revelation of Allah’s saying: (Today I have perfected your faith for you, completed My favour upon you, and chosen Islam as your way)
57
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What was the main purpose of the Farewell Pilgrimage?

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to educate people about the rituals of hajj and to convey his final instructions

58
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What was the prophet’s illness and when did it occur?

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The prophet Muhammad experienced severe headache after his returning from a funeral in Baqi\

59
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Where did prophet Muhammad decide to spend his illness period?

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Aisha (RA) house

60
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How many prayers did Abu Bakr lead during the lifetime of the Prophet

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17 prayers

61
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When did Prophet Muhammad pass away?

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Monday, 12th of Rabi Al Awwal
(11th year of Hijrah)

62
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The term “orientalism” is not mentioned in Arabic dictionaries

TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

63
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What is the translation of Orientalism?

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To seek the East

64
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What is Orientalism?

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a scientific movement that focuses on studying Eastern civilizations

65
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When was the beginning of Orientalism?

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10th Century CE / 4th century after Hijrah

66
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What is the official date for the emergence of Orientalism?

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1312 CE

67
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Which book is considered one of the most important Arabic references for introducing the orientalist movement

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Al Mustashriqoon (The Orientalist)
المستشرقون

68
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Who is the author of Al Mustashriqoon (The Orientalist)

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Professor Najib Al Aqiqi

69
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Who were the prominent orientalists and was their books or journals called

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  1. The German, Karl Heinrich Becker.
    His book was called: “The Islamic World”
  2. The orientalist, Dyson
    His book: Life and Laws
  3. Thomas Carlyle
70
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Why some orientalists admired the prophet Muhammad?

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  1. he was not taught by any human being, and grew up alone in the desert but still has many knowledge
  2. prophet’s trait of trustworthiness and honesty
  3. He prioritized silence and refrained from unnecessary speech
  4. Had lots of good characteristics
  5. Had an approachable and affable nature, making him beloved by people.
71
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What were the books of Orientalists about Prophet Muhammad and who were their authors?

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  1. The Life of Muhammad (Washington Irving)
  2. The Life of Muhammad
    (William Muir)
  3. Muhammad: The Hero as Prophet
    (Thomas Carlyle)
  4. The Life and Knowledge of Muhammad (Springer)
  5. Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires (Juan Cole)