Stages of Life /Hereafter & Imam Mahdi
Where will Imam Mahdi establish his government and treasury
Kufa, with the treasury in Masjid as- Sahlah.
What is the 'key' to attaining an excellent outcome for Salah?
Preparation.
What does the term tazkiyat an-nafs refer to in the context of spiritual purification?
The process of controlling temptations and lower desires to draw closer to God.
Which of the following best defines 'Positive Peer Pressure'?
When friends encourage you to take part in activities that help you grow or help others.
How did Allah protect Nabi Musa (a.s) from Fir'awn's order to kill all male babies of the Bani Isra'il?
By inspiring his mother to place him in a basket in the Nile River, where he was found and raised in Fir'awn's palace.
What does 'Active Waiting' (Intidhar) for Imam Mahdi require of believers?
Active waiting requires believers to develop piety and use ones skills to serve humanity.
What does the acronym QWIPTC stand for in the context of preparing for Salah?
Qiblah, Wudhu, Intention, Place, Time, Clothes.
What happens when a person lets their desire for food control them?
They may become greedy, over-eat, and fail to share with others.
A student feels they must attend a party they don't enjoy just to fit in with the group. What type of peer pressure is this?
Negative peer pressure.
Why must an Islamic leader (e.g. Prophet or Imam) be divinely chosen rather than elected by the people?
Because only Allah knows who possesses divine knowledge, certainty (yaqin), and a pure heart.
What is the correct order of the three stages of life?
Dunya, Barzakh, The Day of Judgment.
What is the most fundamental step in preparation for Salah?
Wudhu.
Why do children try to obey Allah's commandments even before they officially reach the age of responsibility (mukallaf)?
It helps strengthen them so they are ready for their future responsibilities.
What happens to a person whose desires overcome their intellect?
They are considered worse than animals.
Why is Ismah (infalibility) a necessary quality for an Imam
If the Imam made mistakes, following them would lead people into error - they must be perfect role models.
Which stage of existence is described as a "small version of the Hereafter" where the soul lives in a non-material body?
The World of Barzakh.
What is "wudhu al-jabirah"?
It is a wudhu for people with an injury or bandages
When does the obligation to perform Taqlid, Ijtihad, or Ihtiyat typically begin?
When a person reaches the age of bulugh.
In Arabic, humans are called 'ashraf al- makhluqat.' What does this phrase mean?
The best of creation, because of the gifts of intellect and a conscience to differentiate right from wrong.
List FIVE essential characteristics of a divinely chosen leader.
Infalibility, Knowledge, Courage, Abstinence (not tempted by wealth), and Goodness of Character.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of regularly remembering death and the Day of Judgement, according to Imam Ja‘far as-Sadiq (a)?
a. It suppresses the evil of greed.
b. It strengthens the heart and determination.
c. It increases the desire for worldly wealth and status.
d. It prevents negligence regarding one's duties.
c. It increases the desire for worldly wealth and status.
Under which circumstances is tayammum permissible as a substitute for wudhu or ghusl?
When water is not available, using it is harmful, or there is not enough time left for Salah
Why is 'Taqlid' described as the most practical choice for most people?
Because it involves following an expert who has already done the decades of research required.
What is the reward for a good Muslim who resists bad habits despite social consequences?
(Hint: has to do with one of the names of Allah.)
They will have the companionship and friendship of Allah (Al-Wali).
The Golden Calf incident happened while Nabi Musa was absent. What was he doing and for how long?
Recieving the Tawrah on Mount Sinai over forty nights.