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Lady Cadet Course Islamic Studies Flashcards
57 question-and-answer cards covering Islamic Studies as it is examined in Lady Cadet Course. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Islamic Studies deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
What general amnesty did the Prophet declare at the Conquest of Makkah?
He forgave the people of Makkah, including former enemies, saying 'Go, for you are free,' demonstrating mercy instead of revenge.
Over what period was the Quran revealed, and in which two cities?
The Quran was revealed gradually over approximately 23 years — about 13 years in Makkah and about 10 years in Madinah.
What is the difference between Makki and Madani Surahs?
Makki Surahs were revealed before the Hijrah (mostly in Makkah); they focus on faith, Tawheed, the Hereafter, and are generally shorter. Madani Surahs were revealed after the Hijrah (in Madinah); they focus on laws, society, and community matters and are often longer.
Who first compiled the Quran into a single book, and under which caliph?
The Quran was first compiled into one manuscript (Mushaf) during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), with Zaid ibn Thabit (RA) leading the task, after many Huffaz were martyred at the Battle of Yamamah.
Which caliph standardized the Quran into a single uniform copy and distributed it?
Hazrat Uthman (RA) standardized the Quran by producing official copies in one dialect (Qurayshi) and distributing them to major centers, ordering other variant copies be destroyed; he is titled 'Jami al-Quran.'
How many Surahs and how many Juz (Paras) are in the Quran?
The Quran contains 114 Surahs (chapters) and is divided into 30 Juz (Paras) for ease of recitation.
What is Surah Al-Fatihah, and why is it significant?
It is the opening chapter (Surah 1) of the Quran, with 7 verses. It is recited in every unit (rakat) of every prayer and is called 'Umm al-Kitab' (Mother of the Book).
What is the central theme and significance of Surah Al-Ikhlas (112)?
It declares pure Tawheed — the absolute Oneness and uniqueness of Allah ('Say, He is Allah, the One'). It is said to equal one-third of the Quran in reward and meaning.
What is the longest Surah of the Quran, and what is the longest verse called?
The longest Surah is Al-Baqarah (Surah 2, with 286 verses). The longest verse is Ayat al-Dayn (the verse of debt, 2:282).
What is Ayat al-Kursi, and where is it found?
Ayat al-Kursi (the Verse of the Throne) is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah. It describes Allah's sovereignty, knowledge, and power; it is considered the greatest verse of the Quran.
What are Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas collectively known as?
They are known as 'Al-Mu'awwidhatayn' (the two Surahs of seeking refuge), recited for protection from evil, the last two Surahs (113 and 114) of the Quran.
Define Hadith and name its two main components.
Hadith is the recorded sayings, actions, and approvals (tacit consent) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Its two parts are the Sanad/Isnad (chain of narrators) and the Matn (the actual text/content).
What are the main classifications of Hadith by authenticity?
Sahih (authentic/sound), Hasan (good/reliable), and Da'if (weak). Maudu (fabricated) is rejected as a forged Hadith.
Name the 'Sihah Sittah' (the six canonical books of Hadith).
Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami al-Tirmidhi, Sunan al-Nasa'i, and Sunan Ibn Majah.
What is the difference between Hadith Qudsi and the Quran?
Hadith Qudsi is a saying where the meaning is from Allah but the wording is the Prophet's, and it is not recited in prayer. The Quran is the literal word of Allah (both meaning and wording), miraculous, and recited in Salah.
Who were the four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Khulafa-e-Rashidun) in order?
(1) Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, (2) Umar ibn al-Khattab al-Farooq, (3) Uthman ibn Affan Dhun-Nurayn, and (4) Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
What major achievements mark the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)?
He suppressed the Ridda (apostasy) wars, defeated false prophets, began the compilation of the Quran, and started expansion against the Persian and Byzantine empires. He was the first caliph (632–634 CE).
What administrative reforms is Hazrat Umar (RA) known for?
He established the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, created the Diwan (military/welfare registry), organized provinces with governors, set up a judicial system, public treasury (Bayt al-Mal), and expanded Islam into Persia, Egypt, Syria, and Jerusalem.
Why is Hazrat Uthman (RA) titled 'Dhun-Nurayn' and what is his major contribution?
He is called 'Dhun-Nurayn' (Possessor of Two Lights) because he married two daughters of the Prophet (Ruqayyah, then Umm Kulthum). His major contribution was standardizing and distributing the official copies of the Quran.
What challenges marked the caliphate of Hazrat Ali (RA)?
His caliphate (656–661 CE) faced internal conflicts including the Battle of the Camel and the Battle of Siffin, and the emergence of the Khawarij. He is regarded as a model of knowledge, justice, and bravery; he moved the capital to Kufa.
How did Islam spread beyond Arabia after the Prophet's era?
Through military conquests under the Rashidun and later dynasties, peaceful trade and commerce, the work of Sufi missionaries and scholars, and the just conduct and good character of Muslims, reaching Persia, Egypt, North Africa, Central Asia, and beyond.
What role did trade and Sufi missionaries play in spreading Islam to South and Southeast Asia?
Muslim traders introduced Islam through commerce along sea and land routes, while Sufi saints/missionaries spread it peacefully through preaching, good conduct, and spiritual teaching — key to Islam's growth in India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Which two major empires did the early Muslims conquer during the Rashidun caliphate?
The Sassanid (Persian) Empire and large parts of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire, including Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and Persia.
What does the term 'Sunnah' mean and how does it relate to Hadith?
Sunnah refers to the practices, habits, and example/way of life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Hadith is the recorded narration that transmits and documents the Sunnah; the Sunnah is the second source of Islamic law after the Quran.
What this deck covers
The Islamic Studies deck follows the Lady Cadet Course Islamic Studies syllabus — 4 chapters and 13 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 14.3 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 181 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Islamic Studies flashcards FAQ
How many Islamic Studies flashcards are in this Lady Cadet Course deck?
57 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these Lady Cadet Course flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 57-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Islamic Studies cards cover?
They follow the Lady Cadet Course Islamic Studies syllabus — 4 chapters and 13 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.