Islamic Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was Abu Hurayrah (RA)’s original name?
Abd Shams
When did Abu Hurayrah (RA) come to Madeenah?
Year 7 AH
How many Ahaadeeth did Abu Hurayrah (RA) report?
Over 5000
Where did Abu Hurayrah (RA) die?
Madeenah
How did Abu Hurayrah (RA) get his name?
Named by the Prophet (SAW) for his tenderness towards a little cat
What act helped Abu Hurayrah (RA) remember hadeeth?
Spreading a cloth, listening to the Prophet (SAW), and pressing it against his chest
Why was Abu Hurayrah (RA) able to report many hadeeth?
He spent most of his time with the Prophet (SAW) while others were occupied with business
Which scientist was known as Rhazes in the European world?
Ar-Raazee
Who first explained blood circulation?
Ibn Abi Hazm
What precaution should Muslims take while advancing in science?
Remain Muslims and not exchange spirituality for materialism
What are five fields where Muslim scholars contributed?
Mathematics, Physics, Medicine, Geography, Chemistry
What is the Islamic ruling on consuming carrion?
Prohibited
What are three things that can be used from a dead animal?
Skin, Bone, Hair
What type of meat is forbidden even if Allah’s name is mentioned?
Meat from animals slaughtered at idolatrous altars
What is Tawbah?
Repentance towards Allah from one’s sins
What are five conditions for valid Tawbah?
Sincerity, Remorse, Stopping the sin, Firm determination, Repenting before death
Which prophet had knowledge of bird and animal languages?
Prophet Sulaiman (AS)
Who ruled over the kingdom of Saba’?
Queen Bilqis
Why is eating meat dedicated to other than Allah forbidden?
Violates Tawheed (Oneness of Allah)
What are the three types of Yameen?
Yameen Al-Ghamoos, Laghw al-Yameen, Yameen al-Mun’aqidah
What is Kaffaarah?
Expiation for breaking an oath
What does the Islamic calendar depend on?
Physical sighting of the new crescent moon
