Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain

Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain Part 6 50 Questions

Which person did Mu'awiya choose to succeed him? • Mu'awiya imposed his son Yazid on the Muslim Ummah. • Mu'awiya did not choose anyone because of his agreement with Al-Hasan. • Mu'awiya Chose Al-Husain to succeed him as the Head of State. • Mu'awiya left the matter of succession to the Shoora of the Ummah. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What kind of a person was Yazid, Mu'awiya's son? • Yazid was a man after the pleasures of the flesh. • Yazid was a womanizer. • Yazid was a heavy alcohol drinker. • a, b, c, + Yazid was a misfit cannot lead as representative of the Prophet (pbuh). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What two points did Mu'awiya offer to the one who was to poison Imam Al-Hasan? • Mu'awiya offered a large sum of money, as a reward. • a, + If Al-Hasan died as planned, she would marry Mu'awiya's son, Yazid. • If Al-Hasan died as planned, she would marry Mu'awiya himself. • If Al-Hasan died as planned, she would marry Ibn Aas, Mu'awiya's friend. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Which person put the poison in Imam Al-Hasan's food? • Jo'da, Al-Hasan's wife. • a, + Daughter of Al-Ash'ath. • Daughter of Abu Sufyan. • Daughter of Marwan. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Quote 3 Hadiths the Prophet said about Al-Hasan. • “In peace I am with him whom Al-Hasan and Al-Husain are in peace with, and in battle I am with him whom they are in battle with.” • “Verily, the prince of the youths in heaven are Al-Hasan and Al-Husain.” • “When you love Al-Hasan and Al-Husain you will have loved me, and when you are against them, you are against me.” • a, b, + “May Allah break the back of the killer of Al-Hasan.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Whom did Imam Al-Hasan designate after him to be the Imam? • Ibn Al-Abbas. • Al-Husain. • Zainul Abideen. • Zainab. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

How old was Imam Al-Hasan when he died? • 47 years old. • 57 years old. • 67 years old. • 75 years old. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Imam Al-Hasan wished to be buried next to the Prophet. Was the wish fulfilled? • Yes of course, for this was the wish of the grandson of the Prophet (pbuh). • No, though it was the wish of the grandson of the Prophet (pbuh). • b, + Because Mu'awiya's family and agents opposed it. • b, + Because Yazid, son of Mu'awiya opposed it. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Who prevented Imam Al-Hasan's burial by the side of the Prophet? • The Governor of Medina representing Mu'awiya. • A'isha, the wife of the Prophet (pbuh) objected. • a, b, + Even military forces were dispatched to prevent it. • a, b, + Mu'awiya on top of his military forces in Medina were in the way. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

How old was Al-Husain when he was designated to be the Imam? • 65 years old. • 46 years old. • 51 years old. • 66 years old. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

How did people react when they heard that Mu'awiya wanted Yazid imposed on them? • They were extremely distressed, since Yazid was reputed to be a playboy. • a, + They knew that Yazid could not represent the Prophet (pbuh) as Khalifa. • But they did not care. • They were happy since you have to follow any Khalifa, no matter his qualifications. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the people's feelings when Yazid was imposed on them. • There was anger, tension, and disapproval everywhere. • The calamities caused by Benu Umayya clan caused much discontent. • a, b, + Evidence of resistance began to show, as people could not swallow Yazid. • a, b, + Though Yazid had a rotten nature, most people in Syria welcomed him as their hero. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Name two things Yazid took with him to Haj. • When Yazid went to Mecca he took with him a chorus of girls of ill-repute. • a, + He also took alcoholic drinks for his pleasure. • He also took alcoholic drinks for to ease his pains. • He also took alcoholic drinks for to give as gifts to friends. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the death of Mu'awiya. • At the age of 75 Mu'awiya lay in bed infirm, weak, and flaccid. • Looking pale, almost lifeless, he stared into space, nervously seeing things as if choking and strangling him. • Mu'awiya imagined someone attacking him, and seizing him, then piercing him with pain, so he felt tortured and tormented and was crying out for mercy. • a, b, c, + Yazid was not by him, gone on a hunting trip. Mu'awiya gave an advice to be transmitted to Yazid “that of all people Husain is the most important to deal with.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe Mu'awiya after he breathed his last. • Mu'awiya became spotted, gray colored, motionless, his mouth half open but with bubbly saliva. • His eyes were half open but dull and motionless. • a, b, + His cold body became stiff as it developed rigor mortis. • A very sweet fragrance came from his body. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe Yazid. • Yazid was a confirmed alcoholic at an early age in spite of Islamic commands against alcohol. • a, + Yazid's inferiority complex lead him to sensuality and the pleasure of the flesh. • Mu'awiya loved Yazid because Yazid was to kill Imam Husain. • Mu'awiya gloried in Yazid since Yazid was a source of pride. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

How did people accept Yazid's Khilaafah? • Enthusiastically of course. • With alarm and great dismay, but brute force scared them from rebelling. • Wild colorations in the streets. • feeling of great relief that at last they are ruled by a great Khalifa. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What did the Governor of Medina do to take allegiance from Al-Husain for Yazid? • He called upon Al-Husain to meet with him and ask for Husain's allegiance to Yazid. • He visited Al-Husain at home and asked him for allegiance to Yazid. • He forced Al-Husain to give allegiance to Yazid. • He begged Al-Husain to give allegiance to Yazid. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What did Imam Husain do after being non-committal to the Governor of Medina? • Travel with his family to Iraq. • Travel with his family to Mecca. • Stay with his family in Medina. • Accompanied by supporters from Iraq. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

How did Kufa people request Imam Husain to lead them against Yazid? • Writing him 12,000 telegrams. • Writing him 12,000 letter. • b, + sending representatives. • Sending representatives. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Why didn't Imam Husain perform the Haj but instead speeded toward Kufa? • Possibility of presence of underground agents of Yazid to kill Al-Husain while performing Haj, thus undo Al-Husain's challenge to Yazid and exposing Benu Umayya. • Was advised against it since the political atmosphere was too dangerous. • b, + Family members were sick at the time. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Why did Imam Husain take his closest family with him? • So that they cannot be held as hostages, thus undo Al-Husain's plan. • a, + The remains of his family can explain to the general public what happened in Karbala, thus divulge the atrocities of Yazid and Benu Umayya. • He enjoyed the company of his family. • He wanted to be close to his family to take care of him. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What did Al-Farazdaq say to Imam Husain? • Al-Farazdaq pleaded with Al-Husain not to go to Kufa. • Al-Farazdaq said to Al-Husain, “The hearts of the Kufa people were with Yazid, but their swords would be with Al-Husain.” • a, + Al-Farazdaq said to Al-Husain, “The hearts of the Kufa people were with you, but their swords would be against him.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the experience of Ibn Aqeel in Kufa. • Initially he was received enthusiastically, got 18,000 supporters. • He was opposed right away. • a, + Then, scared for their lives, people backed away from supporting him. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the purpose of the Hur force. • To stop Al-Husain from entering Kufa where his support was. • a, + To bring Imam Husain to the Governor himself. • To offer Al-Husain a large sum of money and let him go back to Medina. • To bring Imam Husain to Kufa to be the new Khalifa. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

How did Hur deal with Al-Husain after the initial meeting? • Al-Husain was prevented by Hur from going to Kufa or return to Medina. • While Al-Hur was waiting for further orders Imam Husain's camp kept moving on northwards. • a, b, + Hur followed Al-Husain closely, though he was nervous and guilt-ridden. • a, b, + Hur asked Imam Husain forgiveness and to be allowed to be in Al-Husain's camp before they reached Karbala. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What became more vivid in Imam Husain's mind when they reached Karbala? • The place Karbala reminded Husain of his father's prediction. • a, + The prediction by Ali 20 years earlier was, “It is here where they will be stopped, and it is here where their blood will be shed.” • The prediction was said 40 earlier. • The prediction was said 60 earlier. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What was the number of the enemy facing the camp of Imam Husain of 72? • Including Hur's force the enemy consisted of 5,000 fighters (some say 30,000 or more). • About 10,000 fighters (some say 30,000 or more). • About 15,000 fighters (some say 100,000 or more). • About 3,000 fighters (some say 40,000 or more). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

How was Omar Ibn Sa'ad's feeling about commanding Benu Umayya's force against Husain? • Initially Omar Ibn Sa'ad hesitated to take the horrendous task against Husain. • When Omar learned that his job was at stake, he changed his mind. • a, b, + To Omar the job seemed of more value than the blood of Imam Husain. • To Omar Ibn Sa'ad the enmity toward Husain was the main reason for leading the forces against Imam Husain. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What were the orders of the Governor Ibn Ziyad to Omar Ibn Sa'ad by way of Shimr? • Shimr give the order to Omar ibn Sa'ad. • a, + The order was, “Either have Husain surrender or annihilate the group. If you don't carry out the order, Shimr will replace you and immediately cut off your head!” • The order was, “Get the job done immediately.” • The order was, “Shimr will replace you immediately.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Who is Omar Ibn Sa'ad? • Strangely enough Omar Ibn Sa'ad was a family relative of Imam Husain. • a, + But avowed enemy of Husain for a long time. • a, + But a friend at first then turned into enemy of Husain. • a, + But a close friend of Husain ever since childhood. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Who is Shimr? • Shimr was the collaborator with Governor Ibn Ziyad, and the who brought Ibn Ziyad's order to Omar Ibn Sa'ad leader of the forces against Imam Husain. • Shimr's mother was a disbeliever. • Shimr is the one who severed the head of Imam Al-Husain. • a, b, c, + Shimr's name remains in infamy. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the water supply of the camp of Imam Husain. • This enemy put 500 fighters on the Euphrates river to prevent Husain's small band (including women and children) from the water. • In desperation, Al-Abbas along with 50 men broke the enemy's resistance, and got some water. • a, b, + The water Al-Abbas got was hardly sufficient. • a, b, + The water Al-Abbas got was more than sufficient. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the enemy's feeling the night before the murder to be to camp Husain. • They were gripped with an oppressive and distressful feeling. • a, + Though they looked for excuses such as promise of a job or money reward, it did not make them feel better. • a, + They found good excuses such as promise of a job it made them feel better. • a, + They were about to attack any moment. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the feeling at camp of Husain the night before the murder to be. • The members of Husain's camp were preoccupied with exhilaration and anticipation. • The feeling was about how to meet their loved ones in Heaven. • Husain urged them to leave, since he was the one the enemy was after. • a, b, c, + They answered Husain's request by saying, “Never, never.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What was the response of the participants when Imam Husain urged them to leave at night? • They screamed, once Al-Husain was finished, “By Allah, never, never! We will either live with you or die together with you!” • The reply was unanimous, all in unison! • a, b, + Many enthusiastic speeches, be it Al-Husain's son Ali, Al-Qayin, Asdi or others. • a, b, + They went to bed to rest for next day's anticipated slaughter. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Who defected to Imam Husain's side just before the fight on the 10th of Muharram? • Shimr. • Hur. • Ibn Sa'ad. • Yazid Ibn Mu'awiya. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the effect of lack of water on the camp of Husain. • 72 people without water for a few days in a blistering hot summer with profuse sweating and parched tongues. Faint feeling along with light-headedness. • Water was needed for cooking and for the horses. • a, b, + Husain's camp was seized with suffering, children crying for water, Zainul Abideen, sick with fever not a single word of protest was raised, no complaining, nor questioning the mission. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the fighting engagements of the 10th of Muharram in the morning. • Husain's supporters insisted on being the first to fight. • The battle was ferocious, Husain's tiny band was on the offensive attacking the enemy. • The enemy on the run that they had to receive reinforcement. • a, b, c, + The enemy burned the tents inside which were the family of Imam Husain. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What did happen at noon time on the 10th of Muharram? • The fighting engagement was most severe. • Al-Husain stopped the fight to perform Salat. • b, + Two people guarded the praying people for arrows of the enemy, and after Salat one of them dropped dead from the wounds received. • a, b, c, + The enemy prayed with Imam Husain leading the Salat. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the fighting engagements of the 10th of Muharram in the afternoon. • The first to die was the son of Husain, Ali Al-Akbar. • a, + Next killed were six of Imam Husain's brothers, Al-Abbas among them. • a, b, + Then the sons of Al-Hasan, who were joined by their cousins. • a, b, c, + The last were handful of teenagers not yet out of their adolescence. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Who burned the tents of the camp of Imam Husain? • Ibn Ziyad himself. • Yazid himself. • The army of Omar Ibn Sa'ad. • Shimr himself. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Who was sick and could not fight? • Ali Al-Akbar, son of Al-Husain. • Zainul Abideen, son of Al-Husain. • Al-Abbas, brother of Al-Husain. • Uthman, brother of Al-Husain. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

How was the baby of Imam Husain killed? • Abd Allah, a few month old baby of Imam Husain was incessantly crying of thirst. • Al-Husain appealed to the enemy for water for this baby. • a, b, + Al-Husain was shocked, for an arrow had zoomed toward the baby killing him instantly. • a, b, + The enemy had love for the baby and gave him plenty of water. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the fight of Imam Husain himself on the 10th of Muharram. • Imam Husain's sword was against hundreds. He kept on and on but a sword wounded his head. • He was wounded all over, and just about every spot of his body was bleeding. • At this point a frightened son of Al-Hasan screamed in the enemy's face, “O son of the wicked, is it in this manner that you want to slay my uncle?” • a, b, and c, + One of the enemy fighters struck the child, cut off his hand. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the last moments of the fight of Imam Husain. • Al-Husain, bleeding and cut, rushed to his nephew, carrying him saying, “O beloved! it deeply hurts me that you call me and I cannot be of much help...” • Then, Imam Husain supplicated, “O' Lord! May I ask you to take away Thy bounty from these people! And if You, Lord, allow them a respite, may I ask Thee to sow difference among them and let them be divided!" • a, b, + Al-Husain confronted them again. No one dared to carry the burden of his blood. They heard him say: “It is my blood that you want, but I ask Allah Almighty to have me honored by disgracing you and humiliating you, and in ways you cannot imagine, take a full revenge from you.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Describe the last moments of the fight of Imam Husain. • Shimr screamed once more at the fighters, threatening, and in response they attacked collectively, and one sword fell on Imam Husain's left wrist and severed his left hand. • Another sword was soon to follow and it hit his upper back. • Imam Husain felt numb as he fell to the ground, bleeding profusely. • a, b, c, + He was near the point of shock, even though staggering he tried to stand by leaning on his sword. Then he received the fatal blow. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Who cut off Imam Husain's head? • Shimr, whose mother was a disbeliever, severed Husain's head from the body. • Yazid, whose mother was a disbeliever, severed Husain's head from the body. • Ibn Ziyad, whose mother was a disbeliever, severed Husain's head from the body. • Ibn Sa'ad, whose mother was a disbeliever, severed Husain's head from the body. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

What did the enemy do to the severed heads of the martyrs of Karbala? • The battle field was full of virtuous and sanctified bodies, all covered with blood. • Sadistic and brutal, the enemy severed the heads from each fallen body. • a, b, + The enemy trampled on all the fallen bodies with their horses, disfiguring them. • a, b, + The enemy buried the bodies after performing Salat of Janaaza. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #6

Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain