Charity
What does Sadaqah mean?
Charity (aṣ-ṣadaqah الصدقة in Arabic) is defined as generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless. It can also be defined as a kind feeling, especially toward those in need.
What should you do before you have guests or go somewhere to visit someone?
Make sure you are clean
What does laziness mean?
Laziness is described as unwillingness to do an activity or work, despite having the ability to do so.
What is Duà described as?
Duʿā is defined as a supplication to Allah.
What are the two types of charity?
Spiritual and Material
How does wuḍūʾ keep our souls clean?
We can do wuḍūʾ to keep our souls clean. It helps us concentrate and think clearly. It can help us calm our anger.
How can we practice mindfulness?
If we do our wājibāt and stay away from ḥarām, and to keep ourselves in a good state of mind is by doing dhikr, like saying ṣalawāt.
What are three occasions when duʿā is highly recommended?
During ṣalāh and wuḍūʾ,
When entering and exiting a Masjid,
Before going to sleep
What does Repentance mean?
What are some benefits of Charity?
It removes illnesses
It takes away misfortune
You receive it back multiplied
What are three specific areas where special attention should be given to cleanliness.
While eating,
Looking after our hair,
Washing our face,
Brushing our teeth, etc.
How would laziness prevent you from attaining such a status, like the one the Prophet (ṣ) gave Saʿd?
In the story about Saʿd, we can see that Allah loves people who work hard, which is a better choice than laziness.
What is the name of the famous duʿā Imām ʿAlī (ʿa) told his companion?
When is it recommended that we recite it?
Duʿā of Kumayl, every Thursday night
What are the two steps to doing istighfār?
The steps are:
1. You must be genuinely regretful for your actions
2. You must truly want to not repeat the sin
Since charity means helping, how could you best help your school as a 4th grade student?
Time, Money, Skills
what are some things you should do everyday in order to remain clean and pure?
Bathe, wash your face, brush my teeth, do wuḍūʾ, etc.
What did Imam Musa Kazim say about dividing your day?
Try to divide your day and night into four parts:
1. Worshipping Allah
2. Earning a living
3. Spending time with trusted brothers in faith
4. Entertainment and ḥalāl fun. This fourth part will help you perform the other three parts well.
What is the name of the collection of duʿās by Imām as-Sajjād (ʿa)?
Ṣaḥīfah as-Sajjādiya
What are the three steps of tawbah?
1. Allah must give you the tawfīq (divine strength) to ask for tawbah
2. You must actually do the tawbah
3. Allah accepts your tawbah inshāʾAllāh
What did Imam Musa Kazim tell the man with a sick family?
“Cure them by giving charity. Nothing gets accepted by Allah as fast as an act of charity. And for the sick, there is no medicine better than charity.”
What is the Saying by the prophet about cleanliness?
“Cleanliness and purity are part of faith.”
What did the Prophet Muḥammad (ṣ) mean when he said:
“This world is the bridge to the hereafter.”
We believe this whole world is created as an exam for mankind and as we go about our daily lives, we are facing this exam. Our suffering here and our actions in this world will determine the real reward or punishment in the hereafter.
What are some etiquettes of making Duà?
Start with saying bismillāh
● Praise Allah and thank Him for all His blessings
● Recite a ṣalawāt
● Ask for forgiveness for your sins
● Then ask for your wishes, but make sure to add the condition that you only want them granted if they are in your best interest
● End with a ṣalawāt
What is the importance of prayer?
Prayers have an effect on one’s soul; they gradually pull a person away from bad deeds. A person who talks to Allah five times a day will not be easily distracted by bad deeds.