Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain

Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain Part 2 50 Questions

What is meant by the Hadith of the two precious matters? • The Holy Quran is always the limelight to humanity, and the essence of Islam. • Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) put Ahlul Bayt second in importance to the Quran Ahlul Bayt's Islamic directives were the very same ones as those of Prophet Muhammad. • a, b, + Ahlul Bayt apply only the true Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh), and transmit it in a pure way. • This Hadith tells us to blindly follow Ahlul Bayt. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What is the relationship between the Quran and Ahlul Bayt? • Ahlul Bayt would carry out the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah as Muhammad (pbuh) had. • Ahlul Bayt learned pure Islam from the Prophet (pbuh). • Ahlul Bayt would not say anything out of their own. • All the above. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What did they recite when they destroyed the idols in the Ka'ba? • Prophet Muhammad with Ali's help began to bring down the idols, one after another. • a, + They were quoting the Quran together: “Say: the truth has prevailed, and falsehood has departed verily falsehood is destined to perish.” • a, + “Say I take refuge in the Lord of mankind” • a, + “Allah, there is no deity but He, ........ `Ayah of Kursi'” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Recite 2 Hadiths Muhammad mentioned on behalf of Ali. • Ali is of me and I am of Ali and none delivers except I and Ali. • a, + The love of Ali is faith and the aversion from him is hypocrisy. • a, + Oh Ali, you will clarify to the whole wide world what they had differed in, after me. • a, + Ali is the brother of every Mu'min, after me. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Recite 2 Hadiths Muhammad mentioned on behalf of Ali. • The one who profanes Ali will have profaned me. • a, + Oh Ali, you will clarify to my Ummah what they had differed in, after me. • a, + Ali is in charge of every Mu'min, now and after me. • a, + The one who profanes Ali will have profaned all humanity. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Explain the purpose of the Christian mission to Medina. • Theirs was a fact-finding mission about Islam. • The group met with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). • a + b + Their main questions were about the Messiah Jesus (a.s.), his birth, his mother, and whether he was crucified, resurrected, etc. The answers of the Prophet (pbuh) were directly from the Holy Quran. • a, b, + The Christians became Muslim right away. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What is Ayah of Mubaahala? • An Ayah was revealed for Mubaahala to challenge with a Du'aa. • A Mubaahala meant that each of the two groups would pray asking Allah to doom those who are telling lies. Mubaahala took place next day. • a, b, + The Ayah says: “Then say: let us call upon our children and your children, our ladies and your ladies, ourselves and yourselves, then we pray so that Allah's wrath be upon those who tell lie” • a, b, c, + Mubaahala took place 3 days later. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Describe the Mubaahala experience. • Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) took Al-Hasan and Al-Husain to represent his children; Fatima to represent women; and Ali to represent himself. • The group represented Ahlul Bayt as the Quran has delineated. • a, + Took his wives A'isha and Umm Salama. • a + b + The Christians declined to proceed with Mubaahala, seeing the sincerity of Muhammad (pbuh). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What is the significance of the term “OURSELVES” in the Mubaahala? • Muhammad (pbuh) interpreted the term “OURSELVES” in the Ayah to mean Ali, as if Ali was the replica of the self of the Prophet. • Muhammad (pbuh) interpreted OURSELVES in the Ayah to mean Abu Bakr, as if Abu Bakr was the replica of the self of the Prophet. • Muhammad (pbuh) interpreted OURSELVES in the Ayah to mean Omar, as if Omar was the replica of the self of the Prophet. • Muhammad (pbuh) interpreted OURSELVES in the Ayah to mean Uthman, as if Uthman was the replica of the self of the Prophet. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What is the reason Muhammad left Ali in charge of Medina when he went to Tabuk? • To give Ali the experience to administer the Ummah in the absence of the Prophet. • a, + To let people become accustomed to Ali's administration and though Ali was quite young he was the ideal for the task. • a, b, + To deny Ali participation in Tabuk. • a, b, + To let Ali keep an eye on the hypocrites. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What did the Prophet (pbuh) say to Ali before leaving for Tabuk? • The Prophet (pbuh) gave deep implications by saying, “O' Ali, just as the lofty station of Aaron was to Moses, so is your rank to me, except that no Prophet will be after me.” • a + Meaning you will rule the Persian empire after me. • a + Thus to Muhammad (pbuh), Ali was of the same bond to him as Aaron was to Moses, i.e. like his brother, deputy, and himself, but with the exception of Prophethood. • a + Meaning you will rule the Byzantine empire after me. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Where is Ghadeer Khum? • Ghadeer Khum is almost half-way between Mecca and Medina. • Ghadeer Khum is almost one mile from Mecca. • Ghadeer Khum is almost one mile from Medina. • Ghadeer Khum is east of Mecca. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Which Ayah was revealed leading to the occasion of Ghadeer Khum. • ”O' Messenger! Declare what has been sent to you, and if you don't, then you have not declared Allah's Message, and Allah will safeguard you from people.” • “Say! Allah is One, Allah the Eternal, He begets not nor is He begotten......” • “Say! I take refuge in the Lord of the Dawn......” • “Allah is the light of Heavens and Earth............” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Explain what happened at Ghadeer Khum. • At Ghadeer Khum, the Prophet (pbuh) delivered a profound speech. • The Prophet stood on an elevation so that the multitude of thousands of people could see and hear him well. • a + b + With a tone of emphasis the Prophet (pbuh) held Ali for everyone to see and declared his support of Ali. • Muhammad's declaration was done in the absence of Ali. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Quote what the Prophet said at Ghadeer Khum in regard to Ali. • With a tone of emphasis the Prophet (pbuh) held Ali for everyone to see and declared: “O' People! Whosoever I am his Wali [leader], so is Ali to be his Wali [leader], O' Lord, uphold him who upholds Ali and antagonize him who antagonizes Ali, and support him who supports Ali and impede him who impedes Ali and let the truth revolve with Ali wherever he goes.” • “O' People, Ali is my brother, love him as I do.” • “O' People, Ali is my Khalifa, love him as I do, and follow his example.” • “O' People, Ali is my deputy, follow him after my death.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What is the significance of Ghadeer Khum? • Ali was to be the leader after the Prophet's death. • Ali was to be the one to take the place of the Prophet (pbuh) after his death. • a + b + Ali was to be the successor to the Prophet (pbuh). • Ali was to be the teacher of the Ummah after the Prophet (pbuh). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What did Omar say to Ali after the Prophet (pbuh) declared Ali's Wilaayah? • ”Congratulations, Congratulations, O' Ali. You have become my Mowla [Leader] and the Mowla [Leader] of every believer.” • “Congratulations, O' Ali. You are my brother.” • “Congratulations, O' Ali. I hold you in the highest esteem.” • “Congratulations, O' Ali. The Prophet (pbuh) loves you very much.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

The Quran commands to obey Allah, the Prophet, and the ones in charge of us. Who are the ones in charge of us? • Ahlul Bayt. • Ahlul Bayt and the wives of the Prophet (pbuh). • Any Ruler of the Islamic Ummah. • Any Sahaabi (Companion of the Prophet). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Who are those profound in knowledge about the Quran? • Ahlul Bayt. • Ahlul Bayt and the wives of the Prophet (pbuh). • Any Ruler of the Islamic Ummah. • Any Sahaabi (Companion of the Prophet). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Mention 2 predictive Hadiths the Prophet (pbuh) said about Ali. • “O' Ali, the Muslim Ummah will victimize you, though you will keep along my course. The one who loves you, will have loved me, and the one who dislikes you, will have disliked me; and certainly this (beard) will be wet with the blood from this (wound of your head).” • a, + “O' Ali! You will fight against matters of the Quran's misinterpretation as you had fought on the side of its disclosure.” • “Ali is my son, cousin, and the shield of Islam.” • c + “Ali is incomparable to anyone.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Mention a predictive Hadith the Prophet said in regard to Ammar. • ”Rejoice, O' Ammar, since it is the wicked camp which will kill you.” • “Rejoice, O' Ammar, since you will live a long time.” • “Rejoice, O' Ammar, since it is Mu'awiya's camp which will kill you.” • “Rejoice, O' Ammar, since you are on the right path.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Mention a predictive Hadith the Prophet said in regard to his wife. • ”I wonder who of you will be the instigator of the Jamal Affair, at whom the dogs of How'ab will bark, and she will be the one who has deviated from the straight path. As to you, Humaira, I have warned you in this regard.” • “As to you, Umm Salama, I have warned you in that regard.” • “As to you, Umm Habiba, I have warned you in that regard.” • “As to you, Hafsa, I have warned you in that regard.” Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Describe what happened when the Prophet was in his last sickness? • He had a rise of temperature off and on. He had a severe headache, and was feeling weak. • He stayed in the house of wife A'isha. • Before his sickness, the Prophet (pbuh) was sending an expedition with U'sama as its leader, and Abu Bakr and Omar preferred not to join the force, though the Prophet had wished them to be included. • a, b, c, + The whole expedition did not leave Medina, in spite of the Prophet's orders. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

How did Omar intercept the Prophet in regard to his request before his death? • The Prophet's sickness was grave, his Companions were worried, visiting him often. While many Companions and relatives were in his room, (not Ali) the Prophet asked for someone to bring paper and ink, to write A WILL. • It was to be a Will that would guarantee the welfare of the Ummah in the future!! • Omar commanded hastily, “Allah's Messenger is hallucinating with his sickness; suffice it we have Allah's Book with us.” • a, b, c, + The people became confused, arguing with Omar; the Prophet then dismissed them, therefore the Will was not put in writing. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Describe the steps Ali went through after the Prophet died. • The rituals of washing and wrapping the body of the Prophet, • Performing Salat of Janaaza and letting others perform it too, then having dug a place of burial in the same room. • Burying the body of the Prophet (pbuh). • a, b, c, + Then allowing the general public to enter the place, perform Salat of Mayyet solo, and pay their last respect. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What two significant points prevented the Prophet from writing the Will? • If U'sama's expedition had left as ordered by the Prophet (pbuh), and Abu Bakr and Omar were in it as requested by the Prophet (pbuh), the Will would have been written. • a, + If Omar had remained silent and the Prophet could mention the terms of the Will, history of the world would have been drastically different. • a, + If Omar had remained silent and the Prophet could mention the terms of the Will, the world would have been the same as we know it now. • a, + If Omar had remained silent and the Prophet could mention the terms of the Will, Ahlul Bayt would have suffered more. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What did Omar say years later about his role in preventing the Will from being written? • Though Omar felt that the Prophet (pbuh) was about to define Ali's position in writing (as he had done on Ghadeer Khum verbally). • a, + Omar speculated that Quraish would not agree to Ali, and the speculation may be right or wrong. • a, + Omar speculated that Ansaar in Medina would not agree to Ali, and the speculation may be right or wrong. • a, + Omar speculated that the Sahaaba would not agree to Ali, and the speculation may be right or wrong. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What happened as Ali was busy with the burial matters of the Prophet (pbuh)? • Many people went to a resting place called Saqifa, outside Medina where emotional arguments took place. • Although the body of the Prophet (pbuh) was not buried yet, they argued over who should be the new leader (Khalifa). • a, b, + The matter came to an end when the Companion Omar gave his allegiance to the 61 year old Abu Bakr. • a, b, + The matter came to an end when the Companion Omar gave his allegiance to the 33 year old Ali. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

How old was Abu Bakr when he became Khalifa? • 55 year old. • 61 year old. • year old. • 63 year old. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What is the reason Ali did not give his allegiance to Abu Bakr at first? • Because Ali liked the Khilaafah very much. • Because the Prophet (pbuh) had verbally wanted Ali to be his successor. • Because Fatima wanted Ali to be the Prophet's successor. • a, + His wife Fatima wanted him to be Khalifa. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Was Ali the only one who did not give allegiance to Abu Bakr at first? • Yes, except for Ibn Abbas. • Yes, except for Ibn Abbas and many Sahaaba. • Yes, except for Ibn Abbas and many Sahaaba, and most people in Medina • Yes, except for Ibn Abbas and many Sahaaba, and most people in Mecca. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What was Fatima's reaction when Ali was bypassed for the Khilaafah? • Pained and hurtful, since the Prophet (pbuh) wanted Ali to succeed him. • When Ali refused to give allegiance to Abu Bakr, Abu Bakr and Omar visited his home. • a, b, + It is narrated that Fatima was angry with Abu Bakr till the day she died. • a, + When Ali refused to give allegiance to Abu Bakr, Abu Bakr and Omar visited his home and they were welcomed appreciatively. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What was at stake when Imam Ali was bypassed for the Khilaafah? • Being a Divinely Commissioned Imam, Ali would have ruled, and managed the Ummah just as the Prophet (pbuh) had + b, c, and d. • Ali was Commissioned by Allah as the Imam, since the Prophet (pbuh) mentioned that in the Ghadeer Khum gathering. • As it turned out, Khilaafah became temporal administration, and lacked the specific spiritual leadership. • Khilaafah becoming a rulership, it turned out benevolent (as during the Khulafaa Al-Rashidoon), or autocratic, dictatorial, and wicked (as during the reign of Benu Umayya and Benu Abbas). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What is the importance of Imamah in relation to Khilaafah? • Imamah is a spiritual leadership, with a strict administration of the nation in the Islamic way. • Imamah is an extension of Prophethood but without the matter of Revelation. • a, b, + If Ali had ruled as the Prophet (pbuh) had designated, the welfare of the Islamic nation would have been vastly different, and vastly improved. • a, b, + Imamah has nothing to do with Khilaafah. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Explain the importance of Fadak. • The Prophet (pbuh) had assigned Fadak to Fatima, (an estate of productive land), which was the main source of their livelihood. • Abu Bakr prevented Fatima from her right to the property. • Fatima reminded Abu Bakr of a Hadith that said: “He who angered Fatima would have angered the Prophet.” • a, b, c, + Fatima's anger continued until her death, not much later. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Describe Fatima's wish in regard to her funeral. • Imam Ali to took care of her burial at night, so that no one was to know where her grave would be. • a, + that the Khalifa [Abu Bakr] or others of his administration do not attend her funeral. • a, + that Quraish does not attend in her funeral. • a, + that the Ansaar does not attend in her funeral. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Why at a later date did Ali give his support to Abu Bakr? • For the sake of well-being of the Ummah in the long run. • For the sake of his well-being. • He was forced by everyone. • He was constantly pushed into it by the Khalifa. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Mention 3 possible reasons Ali was not given a leading role during Abu Bakr's Khilaafah? • Ali had an overpowering personality to over-shadowed everyone. • Ali was too much of a person for those anxious to later head the Muslim Ummah. • a, b, + Resentment, because the 33 year old Ali accomplished so much for Islam. • a, b, + Ali was inefficient and unreliable. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What is meant by Al-Nass (Designation)? • Al-Nass means that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had designated Ali as the Imam of the Ummah. • Ali was to follow in the Prophet's footsteps after the Prophet's death. • Al-Nass also means each Imam appoints the one to follow him until the 12th Imam, Al-Mahdi. • a, b, c, + Done according to the “Information of Designation” given by Jubra'eel to the Prophet (pbuh). Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

In what two matters was an Imam supposed to lead the Ummah? • The Imams were to lead the Ummah in temporal matters. • a, + They were to lead the Ummah in all religious matters. • a, + They were to lead the Ummah in scientific matters. • a, + They were to lead the Ummah in Fiqh matters. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Explain the Ismah. • Ismah means Allah has safeguarded all the Prophets and the Divinely Commissioned Imams after Prophet Muhammad from Religious error, from sin, and from forgetfulness. • a, + And from want. • a, + And from demands. • a, + And from Virtue. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What was the first thing Ali put in writing during Khilaafah of Abu Bakr? • The Holy Quran. • The Hadith. • a, + in chronological order. • a, + the Tafseer called Mus'haf Fatima. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

What was the second thing Ali put in writing during Khilaafah of Abu Bakr? • The Tafseer called Mus'haf Fatima. • The Holy Quran in chronological order. • The Holy Quran. • The Hadith. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Whom did Ali tutor at home during Khilaafah of Abu Bakr? • Al-Hasan, Al-Husain. • a, + Their sisters Zainab and Umm Kulthoom. and Ibn Abbas • Their sisters Zainab and Ibn Abbas. • Their sisters Zainab and Abi Rafi'. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Where did Ali work during Khilaafah of Abu Bakr? • Ali worked in an orchard to support his family since Fadak was taken away from him. • Ali worked in Mecca to support his family since Fadak was taken away from him. • Ali worked in Syria to support his family since Fadak was taken away from him. • Ali worked in an industrial enterprise. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Who else was tutored by Ali besides his children? • The teenage Ibn Abbas. • The middle age Ibn Abbas. • The teenage Abi Rafi'. • The teenage Ibn Omar. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

How many slaves was Ali able to free in each month? • Six. • Four. • Two. • One. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Quote a saying of Imam Ali about knowledge. • He, whose humility has diminished, his piety has dwindled. • The ultimate wisdom for man is to know himself; and so, the one who knows his own self attains wisdom and the one who disregards it is lost. • Religion is a store and knowledge is the route to it. • Religion is true wisdom and knowledge is one of its keys. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Quote a saying of Imam Ali about goodness of character. • Many a mighty man was ruined by his [poor] character and many a humble one rose to honor and glory on account of [good character]. • Honesty is a Divine tongue. To fulfill promises is the highest form of integrity. Truth means conformity of speech with the Divine mode of working. • The most effective way of achieving Divine blessing is to harbor universal benevolence for all humanity. The most effective way of achieving Divine blessing is to pray all the time. Questions, Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, Part #2

Imam Ali, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain