chapter 4 Flashcards

Question 1

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key facts about Lady Khadijah

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Know as tahira - pure
She was a very wealthy and noble
woman and very strong
independent and kind
Heard about the prophets honesty
and trustworthiness
Sent him to do business for her in
Syria
Sent a marriage proposal on
hearing the holy prophets qualities
at the age of 40
She mothered 2 sons and 4
daughters of the holy prophet
She always hurried to serve the
prophet and comforted him after
revelation
Allah sent her salaam (one of the
only non prophets to receive a
greeting from Allah
Died 10 years after revelation and
three years before Hijra
Buried in jannatul ma’la

Question 2

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How did Lady Khadijah’s and Lady Aisha’s actions benefit muslims today

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Question 3

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Key facts about Lady Aisha

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Married the Prophet in the 10th
year of Prophethood and Allah
revealed this marriage.
She moved in with the Prophet
after the Hijrah.
She was great scholar of Islam and
superior in knowledge to most of
the Sahaba.
The Sahaba would come to her for
answers and guidance.
She was most knowledgeable
about the Quran, halal/haram,
poetry, medicine and history
She often voluntarily fasted and bought 67
slaves and freed them.
She battles with the Prophet and
served the soldiers who were
wounded
She also attended the Farewell Hajj
The verses of Tayamamum were
revealed due to her losing her
necklace.
She narrated 2210 Hadith and
passed away on 17th Ramadan
58AH.
She is buried in al-Baqi
Very generous and had a high
character and knowledgeable

Question 4

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key facts on Lady Fatimah (descendent of the prophet)

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She was the youngest daughter
and living child of the Prophet
the only one who was alive when
the Prophet passed away.
She was born five years before the
announcement of Prophethood
She was married to Sayiduna Ali
and was the mother of Imams
Hasan, Imam Hussain, Lady Zaynab
and Lady Umm Kulthum.
She resembled the Prophet in
looks and character.
She was very modest and
generous.
She cared and defended the
Prophet after her mother’s passing
away and when the Quraysh
intensified their persecution
Lady Fatimah is the leader of the
women of Jannah, one of the four
most virtuous women and role
model for all women
Example of submission, love,
loyalty, service and sacrifice
She was the first person pass away
after the Prophet six months after
him.
Buried in al-Baqi
The lineage of the Prophet
continues through her sons; Imam
Hasan and Imam Hussain

Question 5

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Key facts about Imam Hussain
(descendant of the prophet)

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Born on 3rd Sha’ban 4AH
Second child of Sayidatuna Fatimah
and Sayiduna Ali
The Prophet recited the adhan in
his ear, performed Tahnik and
named him
Spent his infancy and childhood
with the Prophet and he resembled
the Prophet in appearance.
intelligent, generous and
courageous.
known for his kindness and
hospitality.
Learned, understood and applied
the Quran and Sunnah to his life
After Sayiduna Muawiyya passed
away in 60AH, his son Yazeed took
over the leadership.
However, he was an evil and
immoral person who didn’t care
about Islam.
He wanted Imam Hussain to
submit to him so he can be even
more powerful but Imam Hussain
refused and said that he cant
accept an immoral person as a
ruler of the Muslims
Imam Hussain left Madinah to
avoid any conflict there and went
to Makkah.
People called him to Iraq so he
went
When he reached there he was
betrayed and was eventually killed.
Imam Hussain’s martyrdom stands
as an example for all Muslims that
we must stand for what we believe
in and not let anyone defame or
misrepresent Islam.
To be free, we must stand for what
we believe. Imam Hussain’s legacy
stands to this day.

Question 6

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How did Lady Fatimah and Imam Hussain’s actions benefit muslims today

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Question 7

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key facts about abu bakr
(10 promised jannah)

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Born about three years after the
Prophet in Makkah to a respected
tribe.
His birth name was Abdul Kaba and
later re named Abdullah – but he is
known as Abu Bakr (leader of young
camels) due to his expertise in
rearing young camels.
His family was wealthy and well
known.
Abu Bakr became known for his
trade in cloth and his upright
character
He was the first male to accept
Islam and without any hesitation.
He was the closest and most loyal
companion and friend of the
Prophet
He is known as ‘Siddique’ for
affirming the truth about the
Prophet’s journey to Miraj
He was the first to preach Islam (first beaten up for being Muslim).
He purchased many slaves and
freed them.
Many of the earliest and most
famous companions accepted Islam
through his efforts.
spent all of his wealth on Islam
and migrated with Prophet, he
stayed in cave Thawr for three days
very pious, generous and
hard working for Islam.
source of comfort and support for
the Prophet and all Muslims.
He gave all of his wealth again at
Tabuk; and was almost like the
‘shadow’ of the Prophet
He lead the Hajj and about 17
prayers in the lifetime of the
Prophet
He took part in the rituals after the
passing of our Prophet

Question 8

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Key facts about Ali
(10 promised junnah)

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first cousin of the Prophet
born in 598 in Makkahwas raised by
the Prophet.
very brave, courageous; didn’t take
part in idol worship, alcohol or
adultery.
accepted Islam at 10 years old.
learned lots of knowledge, wisdom
and skills from the Prophet
exceptional in the art of fighting.
The Prophet called him the ‘door of
knowledge’.
He was a scholar of Quran, Hadith,
Fiqh and many sciences amongst
the Sahaba.
well versed and just, generous and
supported many people
married to the daughter of the
Prophet and dedicated his life for
Islam.
risked his life on many occasions;
most notably on the night of Hijrah.
slept in the bed of the Prophet
to return people’s belongings to
them ahead of migrating.
defended the Prophet in many
battles and also was instrumental
in many victories
his titles in the ‘Lion of Allah’

Question 9

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How did abu bakr’s and ali’s actions benefit muslims today

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