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What does the term Iyadah mean
Visiting someone who is Ill
Who are considered neighbours according to Imam Ali?
a neighbourhood includes 40 houses on all four sides
What does Dār al-Farh mean
Who gets to enter it?
What is the meaning of altruism??
Altruism means being selfless and preferring others over oneself, even when you are in need.
What is the Arabic term for altruism?
The Arabic term is ithār
How did Rasulullāh (s) demonstrate compassion toward the sick old lady who threw trash at him?
He visited her when she fell ill, which led her to feel ashamed and accept Islam.
what is the first step to becoming truly altruistic?
Realizing that all human beings are equal in their need for peace, comfort, and love
What does Surah ad-Duha (93:9-11) emphasize regarding orphans and beggars?
Do not oppress or scold them; instead, show kindness.
What does Surah al-Baqarah (2:254) remind us about giving wealth?
To give from what Allāh has provided before a day comes when wealth is of no use.
What does Rasulullāh (s) say about charity as protection on the Day of Judgment?
Charity will serve as shade for the giver on the Day of Judgment.
Why does Allāh reject reluctant or insincere charity according to Surah at-Tawba (9:53-54)?
Charity done reluctantly or without faith is not accepted by Allāh.
In Surah al-Baqarah, 2:245 what does Allah say will happen if given a good loan?
He will multiply it for the giver severalfold
What is the Arabic term for bribe?
Rishwa.
What is ribā, and why is it harām?
Ribā is usury, and it is harām because it takes advantage of others’ needs and does not involve hard work to earn money.
How is a true mu’min defined in the ahādith?
A true mu’min does all that is wājib, avoids harām, and is honest, avoiding lying, cheating, or bribery.
What should a person do if they cannot find the owner of a small sum of lost money?
They should donate it to charity in the name of the real owner
In Risalat al-Huquq, Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) mentions the duties one has towards Neighbors - Mention 3
a. You guard him [his property] when he is absent
b. Honour him when he is present
c. Help him when he is wronged
d. There are more on the paper
According to Surah al-Baqarah (2:177), who should wealth be given to (Five answers)?
Relatives, orphans, the poor, travelers, and beggars.
What is Qard al-Hasanah, and what is its benefit?
It is a good loan, an interest-free loan that helps stop the corrupt practice of usury and earns rewards from Allāh.
What did Imām as-Sādiq say about earning a lawful living?
He said it is more challenging than fighting with a sword in battle.
Why did Imām as-Sādiq reject the profit made by Musādif?
Because it was earned by exploiting a shortage and taking advantage of others.
What are the consequences of wearing clothes or eating food bought with harām money?
Such acts are considered harām, and prayers in those clothes may not be accepted.
Who was Safwān, and why is his story significant?
Safwān was a companion of Imām Musa al-Kādhim (‘a), whose courage and piety prevented him from supporting a tyrant.
How is a true mu’min defined in the ahādith?
A true mu’min does all that is wājib, avoids harām, and is honest, avoiding lying, cheating, or bribery.
What is the Islamic perspective on wealth and trust in Allāh?
Muslims should trust that Allāh provides sustenance and avoid unethical means of earning.