Ali (a.s.) 62 Questions Questions about al-Khulafaa al-Rashidoon

Ali (a.s.)62 Questions

Questions about al-Khulafaa al-Rashidoon

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How were the circumstances in which Ali (a.s.) was elected to be a Khalifa?

a. Turbulent.b. Uthman (r) was just killed, a Khalifa

was needed right away to take Uthman's place.

c. Strong, sturdy and unifying Khalifa was needed immediately + b above.

d. All the above.



How were the feelings of the people after Uthman (r) was killed?

a. Very depressed, gloomy and somber.b. Quite guilty and blameworthy.c. Vengeful.d. Emotional + a and b.



What did the feeling of guilt and self-blame do to the people in Medina when Uthman was killed?

a. Behave in erratic manner.b. Go to emotional excesses.c. Support Ali (a.s.) immediately.d. All the above.



How old was Ali (a.s.) when he became a Khalifa?

a. 55 years old.b. 58 years old.c. 63 years old.d. 70 years old.



What kind of past did Ali (a.s.) have?

a. Glorious, unblemished, in support of Islam.

b. Strict Islamicly, superb in every aspect, thoughts, ideas, manners, etc.

c. The closest man to Muhammad (pbuh), being his cousin, living in his house since childhood, and marrying his beloved daughter, Fatima (a.s.).

d. All the above.



What did Ali (a.s.) do during the time of the three previous Khalifas?

a. Religious teachings, as a reference, he was the encyclopedia of Islam.

b. Consultant about Islamic affairs.c. Registering Hadiths and other

instructions of Muhammad (pbuh), so that a permanent register becomes available for use at home or outside.

d. All the above.



Did Ali (a.s.) give a good deal of advice to Uthman (r)?

a. Some advise during the first six years.b. Much advise during all twelve years of

Uthman's Khilaafah.c. No advise at all.d. Only during Uthman (r)'s troubled

times.



Did Khalifa Uthman (r) listen to Ali's advice during the last years of his rule?

a. Not at all.b. Yes, only occasionally.c. Yes, since Ali was representing the

Prophet (pbuh).d. Listened to Ali (a.s) but did not follow.



What did Ali (a.s.) see of the condition of the Islamic nation when he was elected to be the Khalifa?

a. Brewing trouble in many areas.b. Grave danger to the integrity of the

Muslim territory.c. Enthusiasm everywhere for his

election.d. Disintegration + a and b above.



Were Ali (a.s.)'s times the same as those of Omar (r)'s times?

a. No, not at all, they were quite different.

b. Somewhat similar.c. Better.d. Exactly the same.



What kind of man was Ali (a.s.)?

a. Of overtowering, overpowering personality.

b. First rate Muslim in every aspect.c. A Muslim superstar.d. All the above.



How was Ali (a.s.) elected?

a. During the turmoil following Uthman (r)'s, the notable people gave their allegiance to him + b.

b. He was three times urged to take the Khilaafah.

c. General election through voting + b.d. A and b above.



Did Ali (a.s.) accept the Khilaafah right away?

a. No, he did not.b. Accepted right away but after some

encouragement.c. Yes, he did.d. Only after he was urged for the third

time.



What was the first speech of Imam Ali (a.s.)?

a. Eloquent and forceful, deep meaning and short.

b. Urged people to unite, since there was so much ill-feeling.

c. Urged people to work for Islam and shun ill-feelings.

d. All the above.



Many people started to agitate against Ali (a.s.), what was their demand?

a. Arrest Uthman (r)'s killers + b.b. Remove himself from Khilaafah + c.c. Arrest all four thousand rioters against

Uthman (r).d. All the above.


Click for the answerThe first thing Ali (a.s.) did during his

Khilaafah was to replace the governors whom Uthman (r) had appointed before. Why?

a. They were opportunists and corrupt, though most of them were relatives of Uthman (r).

b. They were true misfits Islamicly + a above.

c. They were abusers of power, most of them demagogues + b.

d. They hurt the Islamic Ummah, + all above.


Click for the answerA group of notable Sahaaba

(Companions of the Prophet (pbuh) started an uprising against Ali (a.s.) Why?

a. Felt very guilty that Uthman (r) was killed and they could do nothing to stop it.

b. Some wished the Khilaafah to be theirs.

c. a and b above.d. Loved Ali (a.s.) too much + b.



Who were the dominant instigators against Ali (a.s.) once he became a Khalifa?

a. A'isha, and her relative Talha, the Companion.

b. Zubair, the Companion + a above.c. Mu'awiya, the cunning, + a and b

above.d. Khalid the General, Ibnil Aas + b.



A'isha, Talha and Zubair went to Basrah for an uprising against Imam and Khalifa Ali. Why?

a. Their relatives were there.b. Extensive business connection.c. Business employees had numerous

tribal relatives.d. Business mainly was Zubair's, + c.



How did Ali (a.s.) meet the new challenge of the uprising?

a. Prolonged negotiations to dissuade them from mischief.

b. b, Persuasion against confrontation and fight.

c. Confrontation after a + b failed.d. Resignation and wait it out.



Did Ali (a.s.) try to prevent a war by negotiating with the camp of A'isha, Talha and others?

a. Yes, and he succeeded without trouble.

b. Yes he did but without success.c. No, he did not.d. He did half-heartedly.



How did the battle of the camel between Ali's and the other camp break out?

a. Ali's forces attacked first + c.b. A man from Ali's side asked for the

Quran to be the judge between the two sides.

c. b above + the man was instantly killed by numerous arrows.

d. c above + the arrows were by the other side.



Describe the battle of the camel.

a. At first A'isha's side ran away.b. Ali's side ran away.c. A'isha riding a camel became the focus

of the fight, + a.d. Ali's side won after sever engagement,

+ c above.



How many Muslims lost their lives at the battle of the camel?

a. 500 men.b. 1000 men.c. Probably 3,000 to 10,000 men.d. 25,000 men.



Why did Ali (a.s.) move to Kufa to make it the capital of the Islamic nation rather than Medina?

a. Geographically it is a better center of the Islamic world.

b. Kufa was a famous old city.c. b + known for its science and

research.d. All the above.



Was it right for Mu'awiya to defy Imam Ali (a.s.)?

a. Yes, he was entitled to his views.b. No, it was not right at all.c. Perhaps, even though he was known to

be cunning.d. Yes, even though his reason and stand

were selfish.



What was Mu'awiya after in defying Imam Ali (a.s.)?

a. Religion + c below.b. Fame, self-interest, and the splendor

of the Khilaafah.c. Percept of worldly gains and

endeavors.d. b and c above.



After preparing for war, where did the forces of Ali (a.s.) and Mu'awiya meet?

a. Basrah south of Iraq.b. Siffin on the Euphrates.c. Damascus in Syria.d. Kufa, the capital city.



Ammar was on the side of Ali (a.s.). Is that important?

a. Yes, very very important.b. Yes, since the Prophet said 30 years

before: "Oh, Ammar, your end will be at the hands of the malicious Muslims".

c. No, why should it?d. a and b above.



Who was Mu'awiya?

a. Enemy of Islam until Mecca was conquered by the Muslims during the 8th yr. of Hijrah.

b. Son of Abu Sufyan the designer of schemes against Islam.

c. Governor of Syria, appointed by Omar, defied Ali (a.s.)

d. All above + from Umayya clan.



What kind of dirty politics was Mu'awiya using?

a. Fighting the authentic Khalifa, Imam Ali (a.s.).

b. Used Islam to help himself and his personal ambitions.

c. Used the holy Quran to trick Ali's forces in Siffin.

d. Vicious propaganda against Ali (a.s.) + all above.



How was the shirt of Uthman (r) used by Mu'awiya?

a. As a means for vicious propaganda against Khalifa Ali.

b. As a means to fool the plain people and alienate them against Imam Ali (a.s.).

c. To unfairly produce public animosity against Ali (a.s.).

d. To gain acceptance by the public + all the above.



Was Mu'awiya a demagogue?

a. First class demagogue.b. No, he was a nice but misled Muslim.c. A man with tremendous thirst for

power.d. A genius using his talent the wrong

way + a.



Did Ali (a.s.) fight in Siffin right away?

a. Yes, of course., he did not have to wait.

b. No, wait and see.c. No, negotiated extensively, to prevent

blood shed.d. No fighting at all.



How long did it take Ali (a.s.) at Siffin before the fight broke out?

a. Two weeks.b. One month.c. Six weeks.d. Two months.



Describe the battle of Siffin between Ali's and Mu'awiya's forces.

a. Ali's side totally victorious.b. Mu'awiya used the Quran as a tool.c. Outcome indecisive, much loss of life.d. Ali (a.s.) almost won + b and c.



What were Mu'awiya's soldiers fighting for?

a. Worldly and material gain.b. Were fooled by Mu'awiya, thought they

were fighting for the cause of Islam.c. a and b above.d. Only glory and money.



Ali's side had Ammar. What did the Prophet (pbuh) say about Ammar 30 years before?

a. "Ammar will have to fight with Ali (a.s.)."

b. "Oh Ammar, your end will be at the hands of the malicious Muslims"

c. "Ammar is a sincere Muslim."d. "Ammar is destined to Heaven."



Was Ammar killed during the battle of Siffin?

a. Yes, by Mu'awiya's side.b. No, taken a prisoner.c. Died of old age.d. By the malicious Muslims + a.



Ali's side was almost victorious during Siffin. What trick did Mu'awiya play to save his neck?

a. Ask for immediate negotiations.b. Use the Holy Qurans at the tips of

spears.c. b above + to let the Quran be the

judge.d. Hide in the nearby marshes after

negotiations failed.



Did Mu'awiya's trick at Siffin succeed?

a. Yes, because Ali's side was tired of war + b.

b. Yes, because Ali's side contained spies for Mu'awiya.

c. Yes, because most of Ali's side were very religious + b.

d. b and c above.



How did the camp of Ali (a.s.) take the offer of Mu'awiya?

a. Enthusiastically.b. Surprised, hesitatingly.c. Surprised, after some deliberations.d. Immediate rejection.



Who used the Holy Quran for his own selfish aim?

a. Mu'awiya.b. Ibn Aas.c. Abu Sufyan.d. Yazid.


Click for the answerDid Ali (a.s.) recognize the trick of

Mu'awiya of lifting the Qurans at the tips of the spears during the last stages of the battle of Siffin?

a. Yes, immediately.b. After some study and thinking.c. No, he missed it.d. After consultation with his Generals.



Who undermined Ali's camp from inside?

a. Ibn Ash'ath, the spy for Mu'awiya.b. Ibn Aas, the close friend of Mu'awiya.c. Kharijis.d. Mu'awiya, himself.



How many men got killed during Siffin battle?

a. 60,000 from Mu'awiya's side versus 40,000.

b. 45,000 from Mu'awiya side, 10,000 from Ali's.

c. b above but 25,000 from Ali's side.d. 15,000 versus 10,000.



How was the feeling after Siffin battle?

a. Depressing, disappointing, and bad by Ali's side.

b. Hopeful by Mu'awiya side.c. a and b above.d. Calling for revenge by Mu'awiya side.



Was the arbitration between Ali's and Mu'awiya's side after Siffin battle done fair and square?

a. No, once more dirty tricks by Mu'awiya side.

b. Yes, it was done fairly.c. Probably fair and square.d. Honesty reigned, as it should.



How was the decision of the arbitrators who negotiated after Siffin?

a. Both Ali (a.s.) and Mu'awiya were to leave office.

b. Hold general elections.c. a and b above.d. Remove Mu'awiya from office since he

did not belong to such a privileged post.


Click for the answerWhat trick did the negotiator

representing Mu'awiya play to fool the negotiator representing Imam Ali (a.s.)?

a. Ashari, Imam Ali's representative, to read his declaration first.

b. Ibn Aas, Mu'awiya representative, tricked the audience by lying.

c. The lie was to remove Ali (a.s.) and keep Mu'awiya.

d. All the above.



Who are the Kharijis?

a. Of Imam Ali's camp but turned against him.

b. Christians from Istanbul.c. Christians from Basrah.d. Sincere Muslims with distorted views

about Quran.



Did the Kharijis force Ali (a.s.) to fight them?

a. Yes, despite his negotiations with them.

b. No, why should they?c. They demanded immediate fighting.d. a and c above.



How was Ali (a.s.) assassinated?

a. By a Khariji.b. While praying morning Salat.c. Sword was poisoned, cut his head, as

Muhammad (pbuh) predicted more than thirty years before.

d. All the above.



How old was Ali (a.s.) when he was killed?

a. 60 years old.b. 63 years old.c. 71 years old.d. 82 years old.



What was Ali (a.s.) doing when he was killed?

a. Sitting at the throne.b. Walking with the minister of foreign

affairs.c. Praying Maghrib Salat in Kufa.d. Leading Subh Salat at the mosque in

Kufa.



How was Imam Ali's rule as a Khalifa?

a. Extremely fair, very just and very religious.

b. A true genuine Islamic government.c. Magnificent with many first.d. All the above.



Ali had a towering personality. How is that?

a. Being so complete and powerful, people were jealous.

b. Islamic accomplishments truly vast, none could match.

c. Some weak and conniving people resented his greatness.

d. All the above.



What kind of leader was Ali (a.s.)?

a. Great, farsighted, extremely religious.b. Too advanced to the local society

standard to be well appreciated.c. Islamicly strict and to the point.d. All the above.



What kind of living did Ali (a.s.) elect for himself?

a. Rich with exuberance, to match that of Mu'awiya.

b. Extremely modest.c. Down to earth + b.d. All the above.



What are the contributions of Ali (a.s.) to Islam?

a. The highest a man could do after the Prophet (pbuh).

b. Essential services no one else could deliver.

c. By example, teaching, preservation of the Hadith and the Prophet's (pbuh) teachings.

d. All the above.



Al-Hasan took the Khilaafah after his father Ali (a.s.). How long did he continue to be a Khalifa?

a. Ten years.b. Six months.c. Two years.d. Five years.



Did the authentic Khilaafah die when Mu'awiya took the rule of the Islamic nation?

a. Yes, since he took it by force, tricks and deceit.

b. Yes, since he illegally made it into a kingship.

c. Yes, since he didn't truly represent Islam.

d. All the above.



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