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1. 1 Game consists of 4 Teams, 4 Players on each time, and 4 Rounds. 1 Round consists of one Question per team, meaning there will be 4 Questions per round. 2. Each Team receives a Question according to its Level. The team should discuss together to form an Answer. 3. The audience can think about the Answer but CAN NOT HELP ANSWER the Question at this point. PLEASE make the competition fair by letting the Team answer its own Question.
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4. The Team can either answer the Question or use a Lifeline. If they answer the Question correctly, they get 2 Points. If they use a Lifeline and answer the Question correctly, they get 1 Point.
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6. There will inshaAllah be 3 Games played tonight.
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GAME 1
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What type of bird did Prophet Sulayman () talk to, as mentioned in the Quran?
Hoopoe
Pigeon
Falcon
Robin
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[Al-Naml 27:20-22] And he (Sulayman) reviewed the birds, then said: How is it I see not the hoopoe or is it that he is of the absentees? I will certainly punish him with a severe penalty, or execute him, unless he bring me a clear reason (for absence). But the hoopoe was not long in coming, and he said: I have found out (a thing) that you do not know, and I come to you from Sheba with sure tidings.
What type of bird did Prophet Sulayman () talk to, as mentioned in the Quran?
Hoopoe
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Karbala
Damascus / Shaam
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Salat al-Mayyit
Salat al-Nafila
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If you perform the ghusl of the mayyit, you already need to do ghusl for touching the mayyitif wudhu was obligatory for salat al-mayyit, things would be very difficult!
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Level 1-S
What kind of electricity is produced by rubbing a glass rod with a silk cloth?
Static electricity
Latent electricity
Hydro electricity
Kinetic electricity
Level 1-S
Electrons travel from the glass rod to the silk cloth and the rod becomes positively charged with electricity!
What kind of electricity is producing by rubbing a glass rod with a silk cloth?
Static electricity
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What was the color of the cow that Prophet Musa asked his people to slaughter?
Black
Multi-colored
White
Yellow
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[Al-Baqarah 2:69] They said: Pray for us to your Lord that He make clear to us of what color she (the cow) is. (Moses) answered: Lo! He says: Surely she is a yellow cow. Bright is her color, happy it is to behold her.
What was the color of the cow that Prophet Musa asked his people to slaughter?
Yellow
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Which of the following animals does Imam Ali (a) NOT mention in Nahjul Balagha?
Camel
Peacock
Kangaroo
Bat
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Imam Ali (a) in Nahj al-Balagha: The most amazing among (the birds) in its creation is the peacock, which Allah has created in the most symmetrical dimensions, and arranged its colors in the best arrangement
Which of the following animals does Imam Ali (a) not mention in Nahjul Balagha?
Kangaroo
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When a hadith is narrated from Abu Abdillah (a) which Imam is usually implied?
Imam al-Husayn (a)
Imam al-Sajjad (a)
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Imam Husayn (a) was also Abu Abdillah, but the most ahadith have been narrated from the 6th Imam (a).
When a hadith is narrated from Abu Abdillah (a) which Imam is usually implied?
Imam al-Sadiq (a)
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Nabi Yunus
Nabi Nuh
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His mother was inspired by Allah (swt) to send him along the river in a basket in order to prevent his being killed like the other male newborn Hebrews.
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Sea Horse
Star fish
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Sea Horse
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How much direct aid does the US give to Israel every year?
3 billion $
1 billion $
300 million $
150 million $
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This is $3 billion in direct aid only. A few more billion $ are given indirectly. This is at least $23,000 per Israeli! And 7 times more than what the US gives to all of sub-saharan Africa!
How much direct aid does the US give to Israel every year?
3 billion $
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1972
1968
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1975
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At the age of 25
When he died
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The Prophet (s) has said that he was a Prophet (s) when the creation of Adam (a) was still being fashioned. Hes also said his light was the first creation of Allah (swt).
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How many times is Prophet Muhammad (s) mentioned by name in the Quran?
4
10
1
26
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3:144 Wa maa Muhammadun illaa rasool 47:2 Wa aaminoo bi maa nazala alaa Muhammadin 48:29 Muhammadun rasulullahi walladheena ma`ahu
How many times is Prophet Muhammad (s) mentioned by name in the Quran?
4
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Which companion of the Prophet (s) was exiled by Uthman ibn `Affan?
Ammar Yasir
Abu Dharr
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This great shia companion was mercilessly exiled into the desert where he was helplessly martyred. Which companion of the Prophet (s) was exiled by Uthman ibn `Affan?
Abu Dharr
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Which of the following was not a safeer (representative) of the 12th Imam (a) ?
Ali bin Muhammad al-Samari
Uthman ibn Said al-Asadi
representatives during the minor ghayba the three mentioned already + Muhammad ibn Uthman al-Amri
Which of the following was not a safeer (representative) of the 12th Imam (a) ?
GAME 2
Level 1-S
BLUE
YELLOW
RED
BROWN
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Brown
Level 2-R
How many Imams have been widely recognized as Khalifa of all the Muslims?
1
3
2
0
4th political khalifa. Imam Hasan (a) was also the political khalifa for a short time.
How many Imams have been widely recognized as Khalifa of all the Muslims?
2
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Sham
Yasha
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It was renamed Madinat alRasool (the city of the Messenger) after his (s) arrival.
Yathrib
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Salman al-Farsi
Ammar Yasir
the Prophet (s) told him of all the 12 imams (a) and told him to convey salaams to the 5th Imam (a).
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Musa (a) is mentioned 135 times in the Quran! Ibrahim (a) is mentioned 67 times. Which Prophet is mentioned the most in the Quran?
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1
4
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Imam Husayn (a), Imam al-Sajjad (a), and Imam al-Baqir (a) (who was about 2.5 years old).
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From which river was Imam Husayn (a) prevented water in Karbala?
Salsabeel
Tigris
Euphrates
Nile
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Karbala is located on the bank of the Euphrates (Nahr al-Furat). From which river was Imam Husayn (a) prevented water in Karbala?
Euphrates
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Who is the only Western academic to have predicted the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
Prof Hamid Dabashi
Farhad Daftari
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Who is the only Western academic to have predicted the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
Prof Hamid Algar
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Bahrain
Iraq
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Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990.
The Persian Gulf War was triggered by the invasion of which country?
Kuwait
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Mustafa al-Firdaus
Abd al-Rahman AlFani
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This 12 year old Palestinian boy was killed in cold blood by Israeli soldiers on September 30, 2000. His killing was videotaped and was broadcasted around the world.
Mohammad al-Dura
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How many rakaats does the Quran say we have to recite in one day?
10
12
17
None of the above
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The Quran does not mention details such as these. We learn them from the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (a).
How many rakaats does the Quran say we have to recite in one day?
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Judaism
Bahaism
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These are pictures of a Bahai temple in the Israeli occupied land of Palestine. Followers of which religion use this beautiful building their worship?
Bahaism
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Against America
Against the self
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Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (a) said: The Prophet (s) of God dispatched a contingent of the army (to the battlefront). Upon their (successful) return, he (s) said: Blessed are those who have performed the minor jihad and have yet to perform the major jihad. When asked, What is the major jihad? the Prophet (s) replied: The jihad of the self (struggle against self).
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Country B
Country D
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A= Saudi
B= Iran
C= Iraq
D = Turkey
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The Spider
The Hypocrite
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[Al-Ankabut 29:41] The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that of the spider, who builds (to itself) a house; but truly the flimsiest of houses is the spider's house;- if they but knew.
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Ayatullah Khui
Ayatullah al-Sadr
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Traditions indicate that looking at the face of an aalim is ibadah (since it reminds you of taqwa).
GAME 3
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Kota Kinabalu
Jakarta
Level 1-S
Kuala Lampur
Level 2-S
In 1978-79, Imam Khumayni (qs) spent about 4 months in which Western country?
France
Germany
Italy
Portugal
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In 1978-79, Imam Khumayni (qs) spent about 4 months in which Western country?
France
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Who was the khalifa at the time of the 8th Imam (a)?
Al-Ma`moon Al-Mansoor Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz Al-Mutawakkil
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Mamoon al-Rashid was the son of Haroon al-Rashid. He outwardly showed respect to the 8th Imam (a) for political gains but eventually poisoned him. Imam (a) was martyred in Tus (Mashhad).
Who was the khalifa at the time of the 8th Imam (a)?
Al-Ma`moon
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Sura al-Waqiah addresses three distinct groups of people. Which of these is not one of those 3?
People of the right hand People of the left hand Those nearest to Allah The who deny the hereafter
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Of course, those of the left hand would include those who deny the hereafter.
Sura al-Waqiah addresses three distinct groups of people. Which of these is not one of those 3?
Level 1-R
How many people did the Prophet (s) take with him to the event of Al-Mubahila?
3
4
6
14
(a), Fatima (a), Hasan (a) and Husayn (a). Their combined noor was too much for the opposing Christians to bear.
How many people did the Prophet (s) take with him to the event of Al-Mubahila?
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In which battle did Ja`afar ibn Abi Talib, companion of the Prophet (s), and brother of Imam Ali (a), become a shaheed and earn the title of Al-Tayyar (the one who will fly)?
Battle of Uhud
Battle of Mu`tah
Battle of Hunayn
Battle of Khaybar
the battle. The Prophet (s) said that Jibreel told him that Allah had granted him two wings to fly in Paradise.
In which battle did Ja`afar ibn Abi Talib, companion of the Prophet (s), and brother of Imam Ali (a), become a shaheed and earn the title of Al-Tayyar (the one who will fly)?
Battle of Mu`tah
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In 1996, which famous politician stated on 60 Minutes we think the price is worth it when asked about the half million Iraqi children who had died by then as a result of the sanctions?
Jack Straw
John Ashcroft
Madeleine Albright
Janet Reno
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The UN admits 5,000 Iraqi children die every month under the sanctions. 1-2 million have died til now.
In 1996, which famous politician stated on 60 Minutes we think the price is worth it when asked about the half million Iraqi children who had died by then as a result of the sanctions?
Madeleine Albright
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Farisi
Kufic
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The Kufic text can be identified by its block style. It was the first form of Arabic calligraphy. What style of Arabic Calligraphy do these samples represent?
Kufic
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Rajab
Dhul Hijjah
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Muharram
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Labbayk, Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la shareeka lakaI am here, O Allah! I am here, I am here there is no partner with you. These lines begin what Islamic recitation?
Kalimah
Talbiyah
Ta`widh
Tasleem
and over by pilgrims to Hajj in order to focus their attention on why they are performing it.
Labbayk, Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la shareeka lakaI am here, O Allah! I am here, I am here there is no partner with you. These lines begin what Islamic recitation?
Talbiyah
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A guest visits your father at home before sunset on the night of Eid al-Fitr. Who has to pay the zakat al-fitrah for that guest?
Your father
The guest
The mawlana
Your mother
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You have to pay zakat al-fitrah for yourself, your dependents, and your guests!
A guest visits your father at home before sunset on the night of Eid al-Fitr. Who has to pay the zakat al-fitrah for that guest?
Your father
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It is someone whose footsteps are known by every place, And it is he who is known to the bayt in Mecca, the most frequented sanctuary; It is he who is the son of the best of all men of God (i.e. the Prophet (s)), and it is he who is the most pious and devout
Which poet composed this famous ode to Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a)?
Debel
Jalaludeen al-Rumi
Ibn Thabit
Farazdaq
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It is someone whose footsteps are known by every place, And it is he who is known to the bayt in Mecca, the most frequented sanctuary; It is he who is the son of the best of all men of God (i.e. the Prophet (s)), and it is he who is the most pious and devout
Which poet composed this famous ode to Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a)?
Farazdaq
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Zoology
Botany
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Botany
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Up to which action of the imam of salat can you join to get the reward of jamaah?
Last sajdah
Last salaam
Last tashhahud
Last ruku
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In such a case, make niyyah, say takbir, sit down, recite tashahud, dont recite salaam, stand up, and recite your 1st rakaat.
Up to which action of the imam of salat can you join to get the reward of jamaah?
Last tashhahud
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Anthony Quinn, picture above, played the role of which famous uncle of the Prophet (s) in the famous movie, The Message?
Hamza
Ibn Abbas
Abbas
Abu Talib
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Anthony Quinn, picture above, played the role of which famous uncle of the Prophet (s) in the famous movie, The Message?
Hamza
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What surah of the Quran is the recitation you just heard a part of?
Surat al-Maidah
Surat al-Ahzab
Surat al-Furqan
Surat al-Dhukan
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What surah of the Quran is the recitation you just heard a part of?
Surat al-Ahzab
EXTRA
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Equinox
No such thing
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Answer A
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In Greek tragedies, the tragic hero falls through is own error, which is called hamartia, or the fatal flaw. The error is usually caused by hubris, which means:
Lack of willpower
Excessive pride
Excessive wealth
Lack of knowledge
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In Greek tragedies, the tragic hero falls through is own error, which is called hamartia, or the fatal flaw. The error is usually caused by hubris, which means:
Excessive pride
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How many Islamic years have passed since the Prophet (s) performed hijra from Makkah to Madinah? 1421
1424
1423
1422
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How many Islamic years have passed since the Prophet (s) performed hijra from Makkah to Madinah? 1423
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Dua Kumayl
Dua al-Nudbah
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Dhu al-Qarnayn
Dhu al-Fiqar
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Dhu al-Fiqar