The Mysterious Visitor
Who narrated the Hadith of Jibrīl?
ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (ra).
Which pillar of Islam requires a Muslim to give wealth to people who are entitled to receive it?
Which article of īmān teaches Muslims to believe in the guidance Allah revealed to humanity?
Belief in Allah’s revealed books.
What does iḥsān mean?
Excellence.
What did the Prophet ﷺ say when Jibrīl asked him when the Last Hour would occur?
"The one being asked knows no more than the one asking."
Give two details about the visitor's appearance that ʿUmar (ra) specifically noticed.
His clothes were very white and his hair was very black.
In the Shahādah, what two truths does a Muslim testify to?
That none deserves worship but Allah and that Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger.
Which beings mentioned among the six articles of īmān are described in the lesson as always obeying Allah?
The angels.
No the prophets don't count
Complete the meaning given in the hadith: Worship Allah as though ________; and if you do not see Him, ________.
As though you see Him; and if you do not see Him, He indeed sees you.
*Suprise Question*
What is the name of the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after his migration from Makkah?
Masjid Quba
Why were the Companions confused about where this stranger had come from?
No one recognized him, but he showed no signs of travel, even though a stranger arriving from far away would normally show signs of a journey.
The presentation describes the Five Pillars as examples of outward worship. What does “outward” mean in this context?
They are actions that a person performs and that can often be seen, such as praying, fasting, giving zakāh, and performing ḥajj.
In the staircase analogy from the lesson, what must a Muslim strengthen before reaching the step of iḥsān?
The beliefs behind their actions — īmān. The staircase moves from outward worship (Islam), to strengthening belief (Iman), to improving the quality of worship and character (Ihsan).
*Surpise Question*
Which prophet was thrown into a fire by his people, but Allah made the fire cool and safe for him?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Name the two signs of the Last Hour mentioned in the hadith/presentation.
A slave woman giving birth to her mistress, and barefoot, poorly clothed shepherds competing in constructing tall buildings.
What did Jibrīl do after the Prophet ﷺ answered his questions that made the Companions even more surprised?
He said, “You have spoken the truth.” It was strange because he asked as though he did not know the answer but then confirmed that the answer was correct.
A person performs an act of worship correctly on the outside. According to the lesson, name THREE things that should also exist on the unseen or inward side of that action.
Any three of:
submission,
sincerity,
love of Allah,
and obedience to His guidance.
Must be an answer from this list
*Surpise Question*
Which angel is responsible for blowing the trumpet to announce the Day of Judgment?
Angel Israfil
*Suprise Question*
Which surah of the Qur’an does not begin with the Basmala?
Surah Tawbah
The Hadith of Jibrīl gives a picture of the whole religion through four major topics. Name all four AND explain what each represents.
Islam — worship and outward actions.
Iman — belief and inward conviction.
Ihsan — excellence, sincerity, and awareness of Allah.
The Last Hour — accountability and preparation.
Jibrīl already knew the answers to the questions he asked. Why, then, did he ask them?
He was using the questions as a method of teaching. The Prophet ﷺ later explained that Jibrīl had come “to teach you your religion.”
The presentation says that each act of worship has three layers. Name all three layers in order.
The lesson says īmān is not only a private feeling in the heart. Give the highest branch, a humble branch, and another branch of īmān mentioned in the presentation.
There are three branches
1. Give the highest branch, _______
2. Humble branch is _________
3. Another branch of īmān is _____
mentioned in the presentation.
Highest: saying “Lā ilāha illā Allāh.”
Humble: removing something harmful from a pathway.
Another: ḥayāʾ (modesty).
Your presentation compares Islam, Iman, and Ihsan to a fruit. Explain what each part of the fruit represents.
Islam = the outside of the fruit/outward actions;
Iman = the inside/beliefs and intentions;
Ihsan = the sweetness, representing excellence and quality.
A student completes an act of worship correctly, sincerely believes it is commanded by Allah, but puts very little care or effort into doing it well. Which of the three dimensions—Islam, Iman, or Ihsan—is most lacking, and why?
Iḥsān is most lacking. They have the action (Islam) and the belief/intention (Iman), but iḥsān requires striving for excellence and quality in worship and character.