Junior Jeopardy 2023 - Level 1 & 2
Historic Places and Landmarks
MOUNT UHUD (Shown Below)
It is a volcanic hill in Western outskirts of Madinah. The famous historic Battle of Uhud was fought near this mountain. Prophet (SAW)'s uncle Hamza (RA) was martyred in this battle.
It is a volcanic hill in Western outskirts of Madinah. The famous historic Battle of Uhud was fought near this mountain. Prophet (SAW)'s uncle Hamza (RA) was martyred in this battle.
MOUNT SINAI
Located in Egypt, this mount is also known as Jabal Musa, or the Mountain Of Moses. Here Musa (AS) was shown great miracles and was given the Torah.
Located in Egypt, this mount is also known as Jabal Musa, or the Mountain Of Moses. Here Musa (AS) was shown great miracles and was given the Torah.
ARAFAT MOUNTAIN
This mountain is situated in Makkah and is a major meeting point of Hajj. On the 9th of Dhu'l Hajj, pilgrims gather here which is the most important part of Hajj.
This mountain is situated in Makkah and is a major meeting point of Hajj. On the 9th of Dhu'l Hajj, pilgrims gather here which is the most important part of Hajj.
SAFA AND MARWAH
These are two hillocks situated near Ka'bah. Those performing Hajj or Umra, walk seven times between them, starting from Safa and ending at Marwah. This walking is called Sa'ee.
These are two hillocks situated near Ka'bah. Those performing Hajj or Umra, walk seven times between them, starting from Safa and ending at Marwah. This walking is called Sa'ee.
CAVE OF HIRA
This is the place where the first revelation of the Quran was made to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is situated in Jabal Al Noor( the mountain of light), a few miles away from Makkah.
This is the place where the first revelation of the Quran was made to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is situated in Jabal Al Noor( the mountain of light), a few miles away from Makkah.
CAVE OF THAWR
This is the cave where Muhammad (SAW) and his closest companion, Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA), hid for three nights on their migration from Makkah to Madinah
This is the cave where Muhammad (SAW) and his closest companion, Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA), hid for three nights on their migration from Makkah to Madinah
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BABYLON
Babil or Babylon is one of the ancient cities, the ruins of which can be seen today near Iraq. The Quran mentions this city with reference to two angels, Harut and Marut. They were sent by Allah to warn the people of Babylon because of bad practices. |
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GARDEN OF SALMAN AL FARSI
It is the land on which Prophet (SAW) planted around 300 date palm trees to free Salman Al Farsi from slavery. It is located close to Masjid Quba.
It is the land on which Prophet (SAW) planted around 300 date palm trees to free Salman Al Farsi from slavery. It is located close to Masjid Quba.
RUKAN YAMANI
This is one of the corners of Ka'bah that faces the land Of Yemen.
This is one of the corners of Ka'bah that faces the land Of Yemen.
MULTAZIM
The area between Hajr Al Aswad (The Black Stone) and the door of the Ka'bah is called Multazim.
The area between Hajr Al Aswad (The Black Stone) and the door of the Ka'bah is called Multazim.
THE NILE
The Nile river is believed to be the longest river in the world. According to a Hadith from Sahih Al Bukhari, it is one of the two worldly rivers found in Jannah, the other being the Euphrates.
The Nile river is believed to be the longest river in the world. According to a Hadith from Sahih Al Bukhari, it is one of the two worldly rivers found in Jannah, the other being the Euphrates.
WAADI MUHASSAR
It is a place between Mina and Muzdalifah. It is here that Allah(SWT) destroyed Abraha and his army of elephants, as they were progressing to attack Ka'bah. This incident is mentioned in Surah Feel.
It is a place between Mina and Muzdalifah. It is here that Allah(SWT) destroyed Abraha and his army of elephants, as they were progressing to attack Ka'bah. This incident is mentioned in Surah Feel.
THE DOME OF THE ROCK
It is located in Jerusalem.The Prophet (SAW) had climbed upon a rock at Bayt Al Maqdis from where he was taken to the heavens during his night journey with angel Jibril. A special structure was later built at this place.It is called the Dome Of The Rock. It was built by Abd Al Malik.
It is located in Jerusalem.The Prophet (SAW) had climbed upon a rock at Bayt Al Maqdis from where he was taken to the heavens during his night journey with angel Jibril. A special structure was later built at this place.It is called the Dome Of The Rock. It was built by Abd Al Malik.
