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Who was responsible for opening and closing the door?
Which family was responsible for managing dues and fines?
What role did Bani Makhzoom have?
Which tribe was entrusted with the management of offerings and sacrifices to idols?
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Who carried the national flag?
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On the occasion of the conquest of Makkah, who was handed the keys to the Kaaba?
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What was one of the departments listed related to finance?
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Study Notes
Pre-Islamic Mecca Governance
- Bani Abdul Dar: Responsible for managing the Kaaba's doors.
- Musab ibn Umayr: Received the flag during the battles of Badr and Uhud.
- Uthman ibn Abi Talha: Received the keys to the Kaaba during the conquest of Mecca.
- Bani Jammeh: Responsible for placing divination arrows near idols.
- Bani Suham: Managed offerings and sacrifices to idols.
- Bani Assad: Shared responsibility for managing offerings and sacrifices with Bani Suham.
- Bani Tamim: Managed dues and fines, family of Abu Bakr Siddique.
- Bani Ummiya: Carried the national flag.
- Bani Makhzoom: Managed the military camp and led the cavalry.
- Bani Adi: Associated with Hazrat Umar RA.
Departments and Organizations
- Liva: Represented the tribal flag, Kaaba administration, and the Dar-un-Nadwa Parliament House.
- Essar: A department within the Meccan government, but its specific role is unclear.
- Finance-related discipline: Managed financial matters for the city.
- State Council (Shura): A council for making decisions relevant to the governance of Mecca.
- Ishnaq: Unknown department.
- Uqaab (Eagle): Unknown department.
- Qubah: Unknown department.
- Foreign Affairs: Managed matters relating to other tribes and nations.
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Test your knowledge about the governance and key tribes in pre-Islamic Mecca. This quiz covers important figures, their roles, and the various departments that managed religious and civic duties. Dive into the historical significance of each tribe and their contributions to Meccan society.
