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Question 1

Front (Question / Term)

Answer 1

Back (The “Distinction-Level” Fact)

Question 2

Hajar al-Aswad Dispute (Age)

Answer 2

Prophet (PBUH) was 35; he used a cloth to let all tribes lift the stone.

Question 3

First Revelation (Date/Age)

Answer 3

610 CE at age 40 in the Cave of Hira (Jabal al-Nour).

Question 4

The “Iqra” Command

Answer 4

The first word revealed by Angel Jibril meaning “Read!”

Question 5

First 4 Converts to Islam

Answer 5

Khadija (Woman), Ali (Child), Abu Bakr (Adult Male), Zayd ibn Harithah (Slave/Adopted Son).

Question 6

Secret vs. Public Preaching

Answer 6

Secret: 3 years. Public: Started 613 CE at Mount Safa.

Question 7

The Abyssinian (Habsha) Migrations

Answer 7

1st: 15 people (613/615 CE). 2nd: 100+ people led by Jafar ibn Abi Talib.

Question 8

King Negus (Najashi)

Answer 8

The Christian King of Aksum who protected Muslims from the Quraysh.

Question 9

Shi’b Abi Talib Boycott

Answer 9

3-year social/economic siege (7th–10th year of Prophethood).

Question 10

Second Pledge of Aqaba

Answer 10

70 people from Medina pledged to protect the Prophet (PBUH).

Question 11

Hijrah (Migration) Date

Answer 11

622 CE (Marks the start of the Islamic calendar).

Question 12

Cave of Thawr

Answer 12

Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr hid here for 3 days during Hijrah.

Question 13

Stay in Quba

Answer 13

Stayed 12–14 days; built Masjid al-Quba (first mosque in Islam).

Question 14

Host in Medina

Answer 14

Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (hosted the Prophet for 7 months).

Question 15

Masjid al-Nabawi Land

Answer 15

Purchased from two orphans, Sahl and Suhayl.

Question 16

Mawakhat-e-Madina

Answer 16

The “Brotherhood” pact pairing one Muhajir (Migrant) with one Ansar (Helper).

Question 17

Charter of Medina (Misaq-e-Madina)

Answer 17

Written in 623 CE; world’s first written constitution for a multi-religious state.

Question 18

Battle of Mutah (8 AH)

Answer 18

3,000 Muslims vs. tens of thousands of Byzantines. All 3 leaders martyred.

Question 19

Khalid bin Walid’s Title

Answer 19

“Saifullah” (Sword of Allah), earned after the tactical retreat at Mutah.

Question 20

Conquest of Mecca (8 AH)

Answer 20

A bloodless victory; Prophet (PBUH) granted general amnesty to all.

Question 21

Battle of Hunayn (8 AH)

Answer 21

Ambush by Hawazin/Thaqif tribes; victory after initial setback.

Question 22

Ghazwa-e-Tabuk (9 AH)

Answer 22

Known as the “Army of Hardship”; against Byzantine threat in extreme heat.

Question 23

Farewell Sermon (Date)

Answer 23

9th Dhu al-Hijjah, 10 AH (March 6, 632 CE) at Arafat.

Question 24

Farewell Sermon: Equality

Answer 24

“No Arab is superior to non-Arab… white is not superior to black… except by piety (Taqwa).”

Question 25

Prophet’s Death Date

Answer 25

June 8, 632 CE (12th Rabi' al-Awwal, 11 AH) at age 62/63.

Question 26

Abu Bakr’s Birth Name

Answer 26

Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafa.

Question 27

The Ridda Wars

Answer 27

Campaigns by Abu Bakr to crush apostasy and false prophets (e.g., Musaylimah).

Question 28

Quran Compilation (Abu Bakr)

Answer 28

Commissioned Zayd ibn Thabit to collect verses into one book.

Question 29

Umar’s Conversion Year

Answer 29

616 CE (6th year of Prophethood); followed the Prophet's Dua.

Question 30

Battle of al-Qadisiyyah (636 AD)

Answer 30

Decisive victory against the Sassanid Persians; led by Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas.

Question 31

Battle of Yarmouk (636 AD)

Answer 31

Ended Byzantine rule in the Levant (Syria/Palestine).

Question 32

"Victory of Victories"

Answer 32

The Battle of Nahavand (642 AD) which shattered the Persian Empire.

Question 33

Umar’s Administrative Reforms

Answer 33

Established Bayt al-Mal (Treasury), Hijri calendar, Police, and Census.

Question 34

Umar’s Martyrdom

Answer 34

Stabbed by Piruz Nahavandi (Abu Lu'lu'ah) during Fajr prayer (23 AH).

Question 35

Uthman’s Title

Answer 35

Dhun-Nurayn (Possessor of Two Lights) for marrying two of the Prophet's daughters.

Question 36

Well of Ruma (Bi'r Ruma)

Answer 36

Bought by Uthman and donated as a free endowment for the community.

Question 37

Uthmanic Codex

Answer 37

The standardization of the Quran to ensure uniform recitation globally.

Question 38

Abdullah ibn Saba

Answer 38

A subversive figure who spread propaganda to incite rebellion against Uthman.

Question 39

Uthman’s Martyrdom Date

Answer 39

17th Dhu al-Hijjah, 35 AH; martyred while reading the Quran.

Question 40

Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)

Answer 40

Cousin/son-in-law of Prophet; first child to accept Islam; 4th Caliph.