Divine Names, Sunan of Allah, & Objectives of the Quran
What is tawhid?
The belief in the Oneness of Allah.
According to Surah Hujurat, we need to ascertain the truth of news conveyed by certain type of person. What type of person is mentioned?
A) A spy
B) A beggar
C) A traveler
D) A businessperson
E) A corrupt person
E) A corrupt person
Nabi Muhammad (SAW) forbade Muslims from doing what, even when telling a simple joke?
Telling a lie.
What was the main mode of transmitting ahadith during Rasulullah (SAW)'s time?
Oral transmission/word of mouth.
What was Banu Qaynuqa's stance during the Battle of Badr? (For the Muslims, against the Muslims, neutral)
The tribe remained neutral in the battle.
Name at least two names of Allah (SWT) with their meanings.
Examples:
Ar-Rahman: the most Kind/Gracious
Ar-Rahim: the most Merciful
Name the three immoral vices that are mentioned in ayah 7 in Surah Hujurat that lead people to their ruin.
Nonbelief, wickedness, and disobedience.
When does the Islamic calendar begin counting years?
After the first Hajj. (AH = After Hijrah)
Name at least two of the six collectors of Hadith.
Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Majah, Tirmidhi, Nasa'i, Abu Dawud.
Why did Rasulullah SAW enter into a treaty of neutrality and peace with the different Jewish tribes in Madinah?
Rasulullah SAW did not want to have internal enemies in Madinah.
Why did Allah SWT create laws for Himself?
To assure us of His uniform and unbiased approach in all matters.
What are the three aspects of true piety?
Right belief, right practice, and right conduct.
What did Rasulullah (SAW) do when he heard a baby cry during salat?
He shortened the salat.
What are the four classifications of hadith with meanings?
- Sahih, genuine
- Hasn, fair
- Dhaif, weak
- Maudu, forged
What were at least two of four main clauses of the pact Rasulullah made with the tribes in Madinah?
- Agreement pertaining to Muslim affairs
- Agreement pertaining to non-Muslim Arabs
- Agreement pertaining to Jews
- Agreement involving everybody in Madinah
One of the sunan of Allah SWT relates to the burden on a soul. What does Allah SWT say about how much He will burden a soul?
He will only burden a soul to its capacity.
What is the main basic purpose of the Day of Judgement?
To reward each soul with what it has earned in a just and equitable manner.
For how long have people spread the idea that new prophets could come after Nabi Muhammad (SAW)?
Since the time of the Khalifahs.
What is the meaning of the word "nafaq?"
Underground burrow or passage; tunnel.
What are the three things the chief of Banu Qaynuqa failed to do after tensions broke out between the Muslims and Banu Qaynuqa?
He didn't come forward to restrain the violent people who challenged the Muslims.
He did not reconfirm the tribe's allegiance to the peace treaty.
He did nothing to calm the tension created by verbal challenges.
Name at least three objectives of the Quran.
- Provide guidance
- Distinguish truth from falsehood
- Give us hope
- Heal spiritual disease
What are the three major themes in Ayatul Kursi?
Monotheism, Day of Judgement, life after death.
According to the Last Sermon, on what basis can a person have superiority over another?
On the basis of piety and good action.
Hypocrites only harm themselves by their actions. State at least two things that hypocrites experience as a result of their hypocrisy.
Examples:
They only deceive themselves.
They remain entangled in their own blind circle and remain unable to discover the truth of Islam.
Battle of Uhud and Battle of Khandaq.