Surah Zalzalah and 'Adiyaat
What is a "Dharrah"?
An Atoms weight
Why does everyone love the story of Musa and Firawn?
It's a clear example of when good defeats the evil.
Other answers acceptable
The birds leave their nest in the morning hungry, looking for sustenance, and return to it full.
It's Ramadan, you're fasting, but you're hungry. You sneak into the kitchen to eat something. Your family cannot see you. Should you eat?
No, Allah is watching
What is the domino affect?
One small action can have a very big consequence.
Will we see the weight of our small invisible actions? How do you know?
Yes, Allah says "Whoever does an atom's weight of good /evil shall see it"
Why did Firawn and his army chase Musa?
They wanted to kill them for accepting Islam and believing in Musa and Allah
Define Tawakkul with all of its components
To rely upon Allah while still taking the means, and to leave the result to Allah.
You studied hard for your test and made dua, but you still didn't get the grade you wanted. Did your Tawakkul fail?
No. You trusted Allah and did your part; the outcome is in Allah's hands.
When the sea split, what didd each side of the wave look like ?
It looked like 2 huge mountains
What is Al-Adiyaat?
The horses
Why was Firawn a bad person?
He said he was God, he was very arrogant, he used to kill the baby boys.
Why doesn't Tawakkul require us to know how everything will turn out?
Because we trust Allah even when we don't know the outcome.
Your friend is being bullied. You make du'a for them but don't do anything else. Is that enough? What should you do?
Make dua AND take action to help them or get help from an adult.
What made Musa as a special prophet compared to the prophets?
He spoke to Allah ( He was called Kaleemullah)
What does the beginning of the surah describe?
Horses charging/running and the sounds and effects of their movement.
What was Musa's people's reaction when and the believers were in between the sea and Firawn?
They felt overpowered and said "We are indeed overtaken"
Sumayyah says, “I have tawakkul in Allah, so I don't need to prepare for my test. Whatever happens is already written for me.” What is missing from Sumayyah's understanding of tawakkul?
Tawakkul means taking the appropriate steps while relying on Allah for the outcome. Knowing that everything is written does not mean we should neglect our responsibilities.
You are in an impossible situation where you don't see any possible solution. What can you learn from Musa (as)?
Even when we cannot see a way out, Allah can create a way where we see none.
What 3 things did Musa tell Allah in their conversation?
He told him about his staff
1. He uses it to lean on it
2. He uses it to guide his sheep
3. It has other purposes
What qualities does Allah dislike in people?
What was special about Musa's response to his people?
(Hint: Did he know HOW Allah was going to save him?)
He said' "No! Indeed my Lord is with me, He will guide me."
What are some examples of actions the Prophets took during their difficult times?
Musa struck the sea with his staff
- Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr remembered Allah was with them while they stayed hidden in the cave
- Prophet Ibrahim made dua when being thrown into the Fire
You have a camel named Jamal, who doesn't hate you, but keeps running away from you. What should you do to make him stop running away super fast?
Make dua to Allah and tie your camel!!!!
What is one major warning in Surah Al-'Adiyat about becoming too attached to worldly things?
A person may become ungrateful to Allah and forget that they will return to Him.