Echoes of the past: A quiz on influential figures in Islam

Questions

1. Who is the final Prophet?

2. Which prominent caliph is known for establishing the Rashidun Caliphate after the death of Prophet Muhammad?

3. Who was the first woman to convert to believe in Prophet Muhammad?

4. Which figure is known for his role in the Islamic Golden Age and founded the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

5. Who is the renowned Islamic scholar known for his works in philosophy, medicine, and science, often referred to as Avicenna in the West?

6. Which Islamic leader is known for his role in the Crusades and the recapture of Jerusalem from the Crusaders?

7. What is the name of the famous Muslim traveler and historian known for his extensive travels and detailed accounts of the places he visited?

8. Who was the first caliph of the Umayyad dynasty?

9. Which famous Islamic theologian and philosopher is known for his work “The Incoherence of the Incoherence,” defending Islamic philosophy against critics?

10. Who was the founder of the Safavid dynasty in Persia, known for establishing Twelver Shi’ism as the state religion?

Answers

1. Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him

2. Abu Bakr

3. Khadijah

4.  Al-Ma’mun

5. Ibn Sina

6. Saladin

7. Ibn Battuta

8. Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan

9. Al-Ghazali

10. Ismail I

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