Tawheed is the belief and worship of the One True God.
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Why do you think Allah (swt) would not accept the good deed of a person if he/she is a Mushrik?
Because the sin of shirk wipes out all the good deeds of such a person.
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What does the word Shaytan mean?
Shaytan means “further away”. It is the name given to Iblees the devil because he is the furthest away from the blessings if Allah.
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How many Prophets are mentioned in the Holy Qur’an?
There are 25 Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an.
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Prophet Nuh (as) and his people lived in which present country?
Prophet Nuh (as) and his people lived in Iraq.
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Why is it important to know Allah’s names?
It is important because it reminds us of the greatness of our Creator and makes us better Muslims.
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How did the people of Musa (as) commit shirk?
They disobeyed their prophet and built a statue of a cow to worship.
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Who are those whom Allah (swt) promises forgiveness and a great reward?
Allah (swt) promises the person who asks for forgiveness sincerely and tries their best to avoid sin.
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What is the significance of Prophet Muhammad (saw)?
The significance of Prophet Muhammad is that he is the last Prophet of Allah and he was sent to all mankind.
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What did Allah promise Nuh’s people if they accepted Islam?
To forgive their previous sins, make their lives longer, give them more rain for their crops, more children, money, orchards, and flowing rivers.
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Explain Kufr and Shirk.
Kufr is denying the existence of God. Shirk is belief in false gods and worshipping them along with God.
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Why do you think the Prophet advised us to recite Surah Tabarak once every day?
Reciting Surah Tabarak once every day will protect from the punishment of the grave.
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Name the gifts that Allah (swt) gave us to help us follow the right and avoid the wrong in this life.
The gifts Allah (swt) gave us to help us follow the right and avoid the wrong are our ears, eyes, and hearts. We use them to know right from wrong.
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Mention 3 ways Muslims can show respect to the Prophets?
a. Believing in them and admiring their lives
b. By following their guidance and manners
c. Making a prayer for them when mentioning their
names.
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Why do you think Allah (swt) chose to punish the people of Nuh (as) with the flood and not with something else?
Because the people were so corrupt that Allah (swt) washed them all away and saved the believers only.
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What is the first thing that a person says when he/she becomes a Muslim?
The first thing a person says when he/she becomes a Muslim is the Shahadah: “I bear witness that there is only One God and that Muhammad is His Messenger.”
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Describe how one can commit shirk in Tawheed-ul-Ibadah?
Anyone who worships false gods like bowing, supplicating, or praying to other than Allah is committing shirk.
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What are the differences between the behavior of a person who is always mindful of Allah (swt) and one who is not?
One who is mindful of Allah (swt) strives to do good deeds that are pleasing to Him in private and public. The person who is not mindful of Allah may or may not perform good deeds in public but for sure does evil deeds in private.
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Why do you think Allah chose only humans, not angels for example, to be Prophets and messengers?
The prophets were meant to be teachers and examples for humankind. So Allah in his wisdom made them all human so that as human beings can relate to them. People would say, “they are human beings like us, so we can do much of the good deeds they could do.”
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What is the difference between a prophet and a messenger?
A messenger is ordered to deliver the message to people that live in their nation and a prophet is just ordered to deliver the message to his family and immediate circle.
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Name and briefly explain the three different parts of Tawheed?
a. Tawheed-ul-Khaliq – belief in one Creator
b. Tawheed-ul-Ibadah – the worship of one God
c. Tawheed-ul-Asmaa’was-Sifat – believing in the
attributes of Allah.
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Mention three ways that show the importance of learning Al-Asmaa Al-Husna.
a- It is the best way to obtain knowledge about Allah.
b- Learning the names of Allah increases our level of
faith in Him.
c- It encourages us to follow high qualities and morals.
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What are the other names of Surah-ul-Mulk? Explain these names.
a. Tabarak and Al-Munjiyah.
b. Tabarak means Allah is great and full of blessings.
c. Al-Munhiyah means the savior – it helps prevent people from committing sins and it saves people from the punishment of the grave.
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What are some of the characteristics of a Prophet?
a. Highest intelligence and morals in their communities.
b. Usually from well-known and highly respected families.
c. Strong personalities.
d. They were patient and tolerant.
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According to the Qur’an, which of Allah’s blessing did Prophet Nuh (as) point out to his people?
a. Miracle of human creation in the womb
b. Miracle of the sky and stars
c. Light of the sun
d. Beauty of the moon.