In His Name and By the Remembrance of His Last Hujjat (atfs)

Let us know more about Imam Mahdi (atfs)

QUIZ CONTEST – SENIORS (more than 15 years)

Sha’ban 1436 AH

Name in Full: ______M/F: ______

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  1. Answer the following questions
  1. Why is Imam Mahdi (atfs) also titled “Ameerul Omarah”?
  2. Mention any 15 titles (Alqaab) of Imam Mahdi (atfs)
  1. Mention the similarities between Imam Mahdi (atfs) and any 5 Prophets (as).
  1. Mention any two Hadith e Qudsi about Imam Mahdi (atfs)
  1. What did Imam Mohammed Baqir (a.s.) mention regarding the occurence of Ghaibat of Imam Mahdi (atfs) while explaining verses 15 and 16 of Sura Takveer to Umme Hani (sa)?
  1. What did Imam Jawad (a.s.) explain to Abdul Azeem Al Hasani (ra) when he enquired regarding Qaim e Aale Mohammad (atfs) ?
  1. What has been mentionedin traditions about the person who has faith in all Imams (as) but denies Imam Mahdi (atfs)?
  1. What response did Shaykh Abu Ja’far Muhammad Bin Uthman (ra), receive from Imam Mahdi (atfs) regarding to the question of Prayer timings at sunrise and sunset?
  1. Under which of the two Quranic verses has Imam Mahdi (atfs) been titled as Al-Fath (اَلْفَتَحْ)?
  1. Allama Majlisi (ra) has reported one tradition from Imam Ali (a.s.) whereby the Imam (a.s.) has mentioned the witnessing of Imam Mahdi (atfs) heading to Masjid e Sahla and reciting a supplication. What is the name of the supplication mentioned in the tradition?
  1. Which Imam (as) has advised Dua Ghareeq to be recited during the time of Ghaibat? What is the primary benefit of this dua?
  1. What is Dua e Marefat ? Which Imam (as) has taught this dua to be recited during the time of Ghaibat ?
  1. Which Imam (as) has mentioned the following tradition regarding Imam Mahdi (atfs)? What is the meaning of the same? صَاحِبُ هَذَا الْأَمْرِ الشَّرِيدُ الطَّرِيدُ الْفَرِيدُ الْوَحِيد
  1. How are the mountains of Razwa and ZeeTuwa related to Imam Mahdi (atfs)? In which famous Dua regarding Imam Mahdi (atfs) are they mentioned?
  1. According to traditions, where is the mention of Imam Mahdi (atfs) in Aayat e Noor?
  1. According to traditions, how is the long life of Hazrat Khizr (as) related to Imam Mahdi (atfs)?
  1. According to traditions, how is the following ayat related to Imam Mahdi (atfs)?

أَمَّنْ يُجِيبُ الْمُضْطَرَّ إِذا دَعاهُ وَ يَكْشِفُ السُّوءَ وَ يَجْعَلُكُمْ خُلَفاءَ الْأَرْض

  1. What was Imam Mahdi (atfs) praying for his Shias in the Sardaab at Samarra that was heard and then narrated by Sayed Ibne Taoos (ra)?
  1. What are the conditions mentioned by Imam Mahdi (atfs) in his Tawqee’ to Shaykh Mufeed (ra) for his Shias to meet him?
  1. According to a tradition by Imam Hasan Askari (as), who are the people who will be saved during the period of Ghaibat ?

II. The following are some of the books which have discussions on Wilayat of Imams (as). Match the books with the authors:

  1. Basaaerud Darajaata.Mohammad bin Ali Ibne Babwayh Al Qummi (ra)
  2. Al Mahaasenb. Mohammad bin Mohammad Al Mufeed (ra)
  3. Fazaailush Shiac. Mohammad bin Hasan Al Saffaar Al Qummi (ra)
  4. Khasaaesul Aimma (as)d. Mohammad bin Husain Shareef Al Razi (ra)
  5. Al Ikhtesaas e. Ahmed bin Abi Abdillah Al Barqi (ra)

III. Answer the following in detail:

  1. Mention any five benefits which we are deriving from the holy existence of Imam Mahdi (atfs). How should we thank him (atfs) for these benefits?

END OF THE QUIZ

Useful Books :

  1. The Promised Mahdi (atfs) (translation of Behaarul Anwaar Vol 51-53, available in Urdu also)
  2. Kamaaluddin (available in English as well as Urdu)
  3. Najmus Saaqib (available in English)

Useful Websites :

RULES & REGULATIONS

  • Solved papers should be returned in a sealed envelope to Hussaini Islamic Library - Br.Shabihul Hasan - 93212375
  • This is a general participation quiz where all the brothers and sisters (above the age of 15) can participate.
  • All participants will be eligible for ‘Participation Gift’. But we request you to take time and effort to research so as to increase your knowledge about Imam Mahdi (atfs) and also get more correct answers.
  • There are attractive prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rdbest entries
  • There will be a lucky draw from all entries of the participants and the winner (one from gents and one from ladies) will be

awarded a ZIARAT TICKET. So even if you may not have the best answers, still , by submitting the paper, you become eligible for a Ziarat ticket.

  • Last date for receiving the entries with answers is the Shab of 15th Shaban 1436AH.
  • There will be a Jashne Noor programme InshaAllah on Saturday, 6th June 2015at 8pm at Darbar e Masomeen (as) where the prizes will be distributed and the lucky draw conducted.
  • We will be accepting only single entry per individual.
  • Please handle this paper with utmost care as it contains the names of Holy Masomeen (a.s.)

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