Beyond What We See
What does the Arabic term ʿĀlam al-Ghayb mean?
The unseen realm, or the world beyond ordinary human perception.
Who are the Mala' al-A'la and Al- Mala'
The higher angels and the lower angels
What is Al-Barzakh?
The intermediate state or barrier between death and resurrection.
Where you go after you passaway before the day of judgement.
What is the difference between a shaytan and a jinn, and why would it be incorrect to describe all jinn as evil?
Jinn are a creation of Allah who can be believers or disbelievers. Shayatin are rebellious, evil beings. Not all jinn are evil because some believe in Allah and follow Islam.
What is the Arabic term for witchcraft or black magic?
Sihr
*Suprise question*
According to the hadith mentioned in the reading, when someone makes du'a for another Muslim in their absence, what does an angel say?
The angel says, "Amin, and for you the same."
What important characteristic distinguishes us from the angels.
They do not disobey Allah's commands and carry out what they are ordered to do.
They do not have free will
What are the three central matters about which a deceased person is questioned in the grave.
Their Lord, their religion, and their prophet.
From what substance were the jinn created, according to the Qur'an?
Smokeless Fire
*if you only say fire that does NOT count*
What phrase does the textbook encourage Muslims to say when admiring something belonging to another person?
Barak Allahu fik — May Allah bless you.
Allahuma Barik
Tabarak Allah
The textbook explains that Allah is not restricted by time, space, dimensions, or directions. Why is this important to understanding His uniqueness?
Because Allah is unlike His creation and is not subject to the physical limitations that apply to created beings.
When do the angels switch shifts?
Salat al-Fajr and Salat al-Asr.
According to the textbook, what are three things Muslims should do regularly to seek Allah's protection from the dangers of the unseen?
Any three: performing the five daily prayers, reciting the Qur'an, making dhikr, maintaining wudu, making protective du'as, or doing good deeds.
Unlike angels, what responsibility do jinn share with human beings?
They are accountable for their beliefs and actions and can choose obedience or disobedience.
They have free will
According to the hadith mentioned on page 64, what consequence is stated for someone who visits a fortune teller and asks about the unseen?
Their salah will not be accepted for 40 nights. They must still perform their obligatory prayers.
Why is believing in the unseen considered an important part of iman, even though we cannot observe it directly?
Because faith includes accepting what Allah has revealed through the Qur'an and authentic teachings of the Prophet ﷺ, even when it lies beyond our senses.
answers with similar understanding to this point are also accepted.
Name three deeds mentioned in the textbook that the angels of Al-Malaʾ al-Aʿla discuss because they remove sins.
Any three of the following:
According to the hadith, what happens when Surah Al-Baqarah is recited in a home, and what does this teach us about the power of the Qur'an?
Shaytan flees from the home. This teaches us that reciting the Qur'an is a means of seeking Allah's protection from evil.
According to the hadith, how can fortune tellers occasionally make a statement that turns out to be true while still being unreliable?
A jinn may steal a small piece of information and pass it along, but fortune tellers mix it with many lies. Therefore, their occasional correct statements do not make them trustworthy.
According to the hadith in the reading, what is the benefit of reciting Ayat al-Kursi before sleeping?
Allah appoints a guardian to protect the person, and Shaytan cannot approach them until morning.
What is the difference between Allah's knowledge of the unseen and the knowledge of the unseen that may be granted to His messengers?
Allah possesses complete, independent knowledge of the unseen. Messengers know only what Allah chooses to reveal to them.
Answers with similar understanding as this will also be accepted.
According to the hadith, when Allah loves a servant, what sequence of events occurs involving Jibril and the angels?
Allah tells Jibril that He loves the servant and commands Jibril to love them. Jibril then announces this to the angels, who also love the servant, and acceptance is granted to that person on earth.
The textbook teaches that Allah is Al-Qadir (All-Powerful) and Al-Aziz (All-Mighty). How should belief in these two attributes change a Muslim's understanding of supernatural harm and protection?
Muslims should recognize that no harm or protection occurs outside Allah's will and control. They should seek protection through lawful means, obey Allah, and trust Him rather than believing that jinn, magic, or other created things possess independent power.
or an answer I deem similar/sufficient for the answer
Surah Al-Jinn (72:14) describes two different groups among the jinn. Identify both groups and explain what distinguishes them.
The Muslims, who submit to Allah and follow guidance, and those who are unjust or deviate from the truth.
*Suprise Question*
Iblis was present among the angels when Allah commanded them to prostrate before Adam (AS). Why did Iblis refuse, and what argument did he use to justify his disobedience?
Iblis refused out of arrogance, claiming he was superior to Adam because he was created from fire while Adam was created from clay. (Surah Al-A'raf 7:12)