Akhlaq - The Path of Knowledge
What is 'Ilm?
This is the first level of knowledge, meaning "information."
During Tabuk, Imam Ali (as) stay behind in which city and why?
Imam Ali (as) stayed back in Medina to protect the city from the hypocrites
How did Imam Ali convince people in Yemen to accept Islam?
Through wisdom, good character, and peaceful teaching
What is Ma'rifah?
This is the highest level of knowledge, the inner peace and recognition you feel from acting on what you know.
What is Masjid al-Dirar?
This was the fake mosque built to cause trouble; the Prophet (s) had it destroyed.
What two precious things did the Prophet leave for guidance?
The Quran and his Ahlul Bayt (family)
Mustahab Prayers Vs Learning?
The Prophet (s) preferred this group discussing and learning over optional prayer.
What is the Mubāhalah
This is the name of the event where the Prophet (s) brought his family to face the Christians.
Where did the Prophet make the important announcement about leadership?
Ghadir Khum
Why isn't "I didn't know"? a good excuse on the day of judgement?
In Shia Islam, saying “I didn’t know” is not a good excuse on the Day of Judgment, because Allah already gave us everything we need to learn right from wrong. If we don’t try to learn, it’s like skipping homework and then blaming the teacher for failing the test.
Why was Masjid al-Dirar destroyed even though it was a mosque?
: Because it was built with bad intentions to create division
What did the words "Man kuntu mawlahu fa haadha Ali-yun mawlahu" mean?
"Whoever I am master of, Ali is also his master"
What are the 3 levels of Knowledge or learning?
ʿIlm = Knowing facts/knowledge
Maʿrifah = Not just knowing but really understanding it deeply
Ḥikmah = Applying knowledge wisely in life
What did the Mubāhalah prove about the Prophet's family?
Their special purity and that truth is stronger than arguments
The verse "Today I have perfected your religion for you" was revealed immediately after the Prophet appointed Imam Ali (a) as the master of the believers. Why did this appointment complete and perfect the religion of Islam?
Because a religion without clear, divinely-appointed leadership (Imamah) is incomplete. The laws and teachings (from the Quran and Prophet) need a perfect, sinless interpreter and guide (the Imam) to protect them from being changed, lost, or misunderstood after the Prophet's death. The appointment of Imam Ali (a) established this permanent system of guidance (Wilayah).