Name of the Books and Prophets
What is the name of the prophet who was sent down the Noble Quran?
Prophet Muhammad
What is the ruling of believing in the divine books?
Obligatory/mandatory
What is the ruling of believing in Arkan al-Iman?
It is obligatory
Why did the people at the time of the Prophet memorize the Quran rather than write it?
LIST 2 REASONS
1- strong memory
2- fast memorization
3- lack of writers
4- lack of writing tools
Which prophet was given the bible and what is it's Arabic name?
Al-Injeel, Prophet Isa
What are the divine books?
Al-Tawrah, Al-Injeel, Al-Quran Al-Kareem, Al-Suhaf, Al- Zaboor
What is the meaning of بضع
Odd numbers from 3-9
What is one virtue of saying Bismillah?
brings Allah to mind before one does the action.
prevents one from doing evil actions.
He will attain Allah's support in that action.
reminds one of the purpose, the source of fulfillment of that need, the source of blessings for that action and its destination.
What is the book that Prophet Musa received and which people did it guide?
Al-Tawrah, Bani-Israel -Jews
What is the meaning of the 'divine books'?
The books that Muslims believe were sent by Allah to various prophets. These books contain rulings and teachings intended for the guidance of people. They act as a mercy for people and a guide for them to reach their happiness in this world and the hereafter.
How many Shu'ab of Iman are there
There are 63-69 OR 73-79 branches
What are the two types of Tafsir of the Quran?
1. Tafsir al Mathoor or bil Riwaya (Narrative)
2. Tafsir bil Ray (Opinion based)
What is the name of the book that was sent down to Prophet Ibrahim?
Suhuf, scrolls
What is the meaning of believing in the divine books and how can they affect your daily lifestyle?
Firm belief that Allah has books that he revealed to His messengers to His servants to guide and instruct them, and they are the words of Allah He speaks truly as He wills.
The belief and guidance makes you a righteous person and fulfills you spiritually
List the Arkan al-Iman and Arkan-al-Islam in order
Arkan al-Iman: Belief in Allah, Angels, Books, Messengers, Day of Judgement, Fate
Arkan al-Islam: Shahada, Prayer, Fasting, giving charity, Hajj
What are 3 characteristics of Madani OR Mecci surahs?
Madani:
+1- The soft style and ease of speech
+2- The length of the verses and mentioning the rulings and legislation without argument style
+3- Detailing acts of worship, transactions, limits and penalties.
Mecci:
+1- Power of style and intensity of speech
+2- The shortness of the verses and the strength of argument
+3- Emphasis on monotheism and sound belief
+4- Laying down the general foundations for legislation and ordering the principles of worship
+5- The frequent citing of the stories of the prophets and what happened to the previous peoples
Which Prophet received the Al-Zaboor?
DOUBLE POINTS(1000)
True belief in the divine books includes 4 things..what are they?
1- Belief in the divine origin (Allah sent)
2- Belief in both the named and unnamed books
3- Believing everything came in the Quran and what was stated in other books that aligns with the Quran
4- Acting and following the rulings and wisdom, even if we do not fully understand
What is the ruling on the belief of one who leaves one of the pillars of Iman and the one who leaves one of its Shu'ab? Write an example for each.
The one who leaves one of the pillars of Iman makes it completely invalid, for example not believing in the day of Judgement. If one leaves one of the shu'ab then his Iman is weakened, for example shu'ab of the heart.
Name the types of swearing by Allah’s name and give a brief explanation of all.
1- Yameen Al-laghw -accidental oath
2- Yameen Al-ghamus -false oath (intentional lie + swear)
3- Yameen Al-Mun’aqidah -intented to be fulfilled in the future