Islam Guidance

Question Paper on Lesson 15

Question Paper on Lesson 15

 Question 1:      [8 points] 

True or False:

(a)    The Prophet predicted that Jābir bin `‘Abdullāhwill meet Imam Ja`far as-Sādiq (a.s.).

(b)   The Prophet of Islam considered his ummah capable of selecting a successor after his death.

(c)    When the Prophet sent armies for jihād, he used to appoint a commander & several deputy commanders.

(d)   Imam Muhammad ibn ‘Ali's name is mentioned in the original Torah as “al-Bāqir”.

(e)    The event of GhadÄ«r took place in 11th year of hijrah.

(f)     The word “awla” in the hadÄ«th of GhadÄ«r means “one who has more authority”.

(g)    “TabÄ«`Ä«yn” means the companions of the Prophet.

(h)    `Allamah Amini has mentioned 350 Sunni scholars who have described the event of GhadÄ«r.

Question 2:      [15 points] 

Name at least three authentic ahādīth of the Prophet of Islam which clearly and undeniably settle the question of succession after his death.

Question 3:      [6 points]

Circle the letter of the correct answer:

In the Qur'ānic verse concerning the obedience to Allah, the Prophet, and the Ulu 'l-amr, the term “ulu 'l-amr” refers to:

            (a) the pious people of the community.

            (b) the rulers of the time.

            (c) the 12 Imams of the Ahlu 'l-bayt.

            (d) the people of authority.

            (e) the people of prominence and great wealth.

Question 4:      [6 points] 

Describe the most crucial part of the hadīth of Ghadīr exactly in the Prophet's words.

Question 5:      [15 points] 

Fill in the blanks:

(a)    The hadÄ«th of GhadÄ«r is narrated by _____ companions of the Prophet who witnessed the event personally.

(b)   _____ of the disciples of the companions have mentioned the hadÄ«th of GhadÄ«r.

(c)    _____ Sunni scholars have described the event of GhadÄ«r.

(d)   _____ great scholars have written books exclusively on the subject of GhadÄ«r.

(e)    `Allamah Amini has written a book on GhadÄ«r called ____________.

  Notes:

[16] Lutfullah as-Safi, Muntakhabu 'l-Athar, p. 101. Safi quotes 50 similar hadith from Sunni and Shi‘a sources.

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