The Bee

ISLAM BEE

1. Who was Muhammad’s (S) wife when he received the first revelation?

2. True or false: Muhammad (S) was 40 years old when he received the first revelation.  

3.Yes or no: Is the tower where the adhan is called out called a prayer tower?

4. What is the term for a person leading the prayer?

GEOGRAPHY BEE

1. In the time Turkish emperor Tamerlane was reigning, Samarkand was the most important city in Central Asia, a place for learning Islamic studies. In which country is this city?
2. Bahrain is a small island country located in a gulf. What is the name of the gulf?
3. If you lived in the US, the Qiblah would be northeast. Which direction would the Qiblah be if you lived in Pakistan?
4. This city is famous for its Great Pyramids. What is the city, and what country is it in?   

HISTORY BEE

1. Who was the Roman emperor who decided to invade Madinah?
a. Julius Caesar
b. Heraclius
c. Atlas

2. What was the term for an Egyptian king in Musa’s time?

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ANSWERS TO THE BEE
Islam Bee
1. Khadijah
2. True
3. no
4. Imam

Geography Bee
1. Uzbekistan
2. Persian Gulf
3. West
4. Giza, Egypt

History Bee
1. b, Heraclius
2. pharaoh

Make yummy cracker sandwiches!

1- First take two saltine crackers.

2-Spread cream cheese over a saltine.

3- Put the other saltine cracker on top of the one with the cream cheese.

4- Enjoy! (serves one person)

Learn this dua now!

Subject:
For knowledge

Arabic transliteration:
Rabbi zidni ilma

English meaning:
My Rabb! Increase me in knowledge.

Homework Trouble by Shabnam M.

Are you having trouble with your homework? Read this for tips.

Fatima's teacher said, "And your homework for tonight is math sheet 4-9." Fatima sighed. She didn't like homework. Maybe Fatima was having trouble with homework. But this made up character would probably progress if she read this!

TIP #1: Do homework right when you get home or to wherever you're going after school
It'll be done...and over with! Finish that math sheet or read those chapters of that book. Yay! It's done!

TIP #2: Do homework right after dinner
This is what I do. You'll be ready with food in your stomach. You'll feel more rested, too.

TIP #3: Do your homework before you do anything else
Are you going to play that board game? Finish you're homework first. Then you won't have to do it later!

TIP #4: Pay attention in class
Always pay attention to understand what will be in your homework! Do this is every subject.

TIP #5: Make it fun!
Make your homework fun! Play a flash cards instead of reciting math problems. Play a spelling game. Have fun!