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Religious Studies
12th Grade
02/06/2010

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Name three objectives of Aka Khan Agency for Microfinance:
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alleviate economic and social exclusion, diminish the vulnerablity of poor population, reduce poverty
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AKAM works closely with what types of agencies?
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Governments, international agencies, professional organizations
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Name four types of services that AKAM offers:
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micro insurance, saving services, housing credits, and education loans
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AKFED focuses on which three sectors?
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industry, tourism, and financial services
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AKHS programs are focused towards which group?
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most vulnerable groups in society, especially childbearing women and young children
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The person was born in Persia in the 9th century and wrote around 200 books on different subjects. What is his name?
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Abu Bakr al-Razi
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What are the main farming crops in Africa?
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olives, dates, citrus fruits, cocoa, palm oil, peanuts, and cereals
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What were the four major groups that governed the Ottoman Empire?
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The Royal Palace, the Imperial Council, the Grand Vazier, and the Ulama
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What are two other names of Surah Fateha?
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Ummul Qur'an and Suratul Hamd
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What is the mission statement of AKDN?
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AKDN is a contemporary endeavor of the Ismaili Imamat to realize the social conscience of Islam through institutional action.
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Who's considered the greatest traveler of the Middle Ages?
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Abu Abdullah Ibn Battutah
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What Quranic Ayat is recited when someone dies?
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilyahi rajiun, "From God we are and to Him is our return."
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When did Ghadir-e-Khum take place?
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18th Dhul-Haj
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What does Ghadir-e-Khum mean?
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A pool or marsh with some shady trees
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Which sura is called "the seven oft-repeated ones"?
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Sura Fateha
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Why is Namaz-e-Mayat recited?
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for forgiveness of the sins of the deceased
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Which sura is referred to the historical context of Ghadir-e-Khum?
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Suratul Maidah
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Hidayah
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Guidance from the Imam of the time
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5 pillars of Islam
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Pilgrimage, Prayer, Belief in One God, Fasting, Zakat
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After split with Mustalis, Nizari Ismailis established Ismaili state in_________.
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Alamut
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One of the Imam's during Alamut was________________.
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Imam Muhatadi
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Whos is the author of Safarnama?
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Dai Nasir Khusraw
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What does "dai" mean?
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one who summons/calls
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Who were the Ithna Asharis?
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Followers of Musa Kazim and not Imam Ismail
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Meaning of Ayah
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sign
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Habillah
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Rope of Allah
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Which was Imam declared as the Caliph publicly and laid the foundation fo the Fatimid Dynasty?
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Imam Muhamad-Al-Mehdi
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Name the first Imam of the Alamut period:
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Imam Hadi
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What famous book did Pir Sha Buddin Shah write?
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Risala-e-dar-Hakikate Din
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Surah which talks bout the Unity of God
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Surah Al-Iklas
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First Jamat Khana
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Kotada, Sindh
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Where was the Constitution signed?
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Merriment, Geneva
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When was the Ismaili Constitution signed (solar calendar)
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December 13th, 1986 on HI's 50th bday
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When was the Ismaili Constitution signed (Islamic calendar)
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10th of Rabi al-Thani, 1407 AH
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The Imam is to continue the ______________ and _______________ of Allah's final message
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Tawil and Talim
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Which Quranic ayats would you find in the 2nd part of Du'a?
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Surah Nisa-Ayat 59
Surah Yaseen-Ayat 12
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Name the Quranic Ayat in 3rd part of Du'a:
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Surah Maida-Ayat 67
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Which Quranic ayat would you find in the 4th part of Du'a?
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Surah al-Fath-Surah 48, ayah 10
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Which Quranic ayat would you find in the 5th part of Du'a?
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Surah Anfaal-Surah 8, ayah 27
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10th of Zul Hijjah
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Id al-Adha
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18th of Zul Hijjah
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Id al-Ghadir
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23rd of Ramadan
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Lailat ul Qadar
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1st of Shawwal
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Id al-Fitr
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3rd of Rajab
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Yaum-e-Ali
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27th of Rajab
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Miraj-e-Rusul
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12th of Rabi al-Awwal
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Id-e-Milad-an-Nabi
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Astaghfirullahi Rabi wa Atubu Ilahi
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I seek forgiveness from allah, who is my Sutainer, and I return to Him in repentance
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Ya Wahab
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O Bestower of miraculous bounties
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What is the importance of the symbol of AKF representing the right hand an five fingers?
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It represents a universal symbol of skill, achievement, and caring. The five fingers signify the five principles of Islam and the five senses of man.
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When was the Aga Khan Award for Architecture established?
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1977
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