Al-Hadee
What does the Arabic word “nahl” mean?
Bee
What is the straight path connected to?
The path that leads us to Allah
What are the two forms of inner guidance?
Our inner voice and our intellect (aql).
Name one example of outer guidance.
The Ambiyaa, the Aimmah, or divine books such as the Qur'an.
You see a piece of litter on the ground. What is the right thing to do?
Put it in the bin and take care of the environment.
What is Surat an-Nahl named after?
The bee, it means the "chapter of the bee"
Which surah can we recite when we need Allah's guidance?
Surah Al-Faatihah
What does our intellect help us understand?
It helps us understand right from wrong and make good choices
Who are the Ambiyaa and Aimmah?
They are special people chosen by Allah to guide and lead mankind.
Your friend asks you to cheat on your homework. How can your inner guidance help you?
Our inner voice can make us feel that cheating is wrong, and our intellect helps us understand why we should be honest.
Name one reason Allah guides us.
Allah is kind and knows we need guidance to stay on the straight path
In which surah do we ask Allah to guide us to the straight path?
Surah Al-Faatihah.
What is the Arabic word for intellect?
Aql
Name the holy book that provides guidance to Muslims
The Holy Qur'an.
You feel lost, confused, and unsure about the right path. What can you do to ask Allah for guidance?
Recite Surah Al-Faatihah and ask Allah for guidance.
What does Al-Aadil remind us about Allah?
Allah is always just and fair to His creation.
Why is Allah's guidance like a treasure map?
A treasure map helps us find our destination. Allah gives us guidance so we can find the straight path and reach our destination.
You feel uncomfortable about telling a lie. Which form of inner guidance is giving you that feeling?
Your inner voice
How can learning about the lives of the Ambiyaa and Aimmah help us?
They are our role models. Learning about their lives helps us learn more about Allah and improve ourselves.
You want to learn how to live in a way that pleases Allah. Name one source of outer guidance that can help you.
The Holy Qur'an, the Ambiyaa, or the Aimmah.
What does Al-Lateef remind us about Allah in this lesson?
Allah is extremely kind.
True or false: Allah created us and left us without any guidance.
False
You finish eating a snack and want to throw the wrapper on the ground. It doesn't feel right, and you think about why littering is bad. Which two forms of inner guidance are helping you?
The inner voice makes us feel that something is wrong, and our intellect helps us understand why littering is bad and make the right choice.
Is the Qur'an an example of inner guidance or outer guidance?
Outer guidance.
Explain how our inner voice and intellect work together to help us make good choices.
Our inner voice gives us feelings about what is right or wrong. Our intellect helps us understand why something is right or wrong so we can make good choices.