Vocabulary
Path/way
It is an act of worship ('Ibaadah) to study the seerah
True - there is ajr (reward) in learning/studying the life of Muhammad (saw)
(8th grade) - list the other sources of hum shar'i
Yes - it is one of the sources we learn Islamic rules from.
8th:
Qur'an, (sunnah), ijma' as-sahabah, and qiyas
Is the word "seerah" a general or specific term?
It is general - it means the path/way of anyone unless specified.
Define "Wahiy"
Revelation
Define "hukm shar'i"
Islamic rules
Studying the seerah is basically just Islamic "story time"
What category of actions did the Prophet use his own judgment in?
(An extra 100 points if you can provide an example!)
Mubah topics (no revelation involved)
1) Pollinating the date palm
2) Battle of Badr - War strategy
List 3 reasons why Muslims need to study the Seerah
1) The life of Muhammad (saw) captures the history of Islam
2) It is the living Qur’an → it helps us understand the Qur’an itself
3) To develop a love for the Prophet (saw)
4) To follow the Prophet’s way and example
5) It is ‘ibaadah
6) It is a testimony and proof of his prophethood
List at least TWO ways revelation came down
1) True dreams
2) Ilhām (inspiration)
3) Angel Jibreel
What is the linguistic definition of "fiqh"?
We are not true believers (mu'minoon) until we love the Prophet (saw) more than we love ourselves and our families.
True - the Prophet (saw) said: “One of you does not attain true faith until you love me more than you love your parents, your children, and the whole world.”
What is the legal definition of "sunnah"
What was the first word revealed to the Prophet (saw) -- what lesson does it emphasize for our ummah?
The first words that were given to Rasūlullāh ﷺ were Iqra' – Recite. It reminds us that we are an Ummah that reads, an Ummah that studies, an Ummah that learns.
List a benefit of the Qur'an being revealed in stages
Support of the Prophet ﷺ :
Aid against the kuffar and their questions/doubts.
Connection to the Heavens and to feel he ﷺ is not alone.
The gradual revelation process also ensured the Muslims received continuous guidance both individually and as a group.
The Muslims were given sufficient time to properly understand and implement the Qur’an in their lives.
Scholars ('Ulema) of usul ul-fiqh define "sunnah" as...
(Hint: think of the 5 categories of commands - it has TWO synonyms)
A recommended act. It is a synonym for "mandoob" and "nafilah"
The Prophet (saw) gave us Islamic rulings based on his own opinion?
False - All rules (ahkam) were through revelation → Islamic rules are not the Prophet’s personal opinions.
وَمَا يَنطِقُ عَنِ ٱلْهَوَىٰٓ. إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا وَحْىٌۭ يُوحَىٰ
“Nor does he speak of his own desire. It is only a revelation that is inspired.” [An-Najm, 53:3-4]
Why do Muslims need the sunnah? Why can't we just follow the Qur'an?
(Extra 100 points if you know what the people who claim to only follow the Qur'an are called!)
The sunnah expands on and clarifies the Qur'an.
Example:
The Qur'an commands us to pray. The sunnah gives us guidance on how.
(Those who claim to only follow Qur'an = "Qur'anists"...they are outside the fold of Islam)
Which reports/narrations preserved the sunnah?
(Hint: they describe what the Prophet (saw) said, did & approved of)
Hadith literature
List at least 2 ways the Sunnah was preserved
1) Memorization
2) Discussions
3) Practice
4) Writing
The "sunnah" according to the Scholars ('Ulema) of Hadith is what the Prophet (saw):
1.
2.
3. __________ of
(Hint: think of the definition of Hadith!)
"Sunnah" according to the 'Ulema of Hadith is what the Prophet (saw):
1. Said
2. Did
3. Approved of
Every Prophet was a shepherd.
True - all of the ambiya were shepherds.
Who promised to protect/preserve the sunnah?
Allah (swt) Himself - He (swt) said:
إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا ٱلذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُۥ لَحَـٰفِظُونَ
Allah (swt) says, “It is certainly We Who have revealed the Reminder, and it is certainly We Who will preserve it.” [Al-Hijr, 15:9]
Which sahabi had so much love and respect for the Prophet (saw) that if asked, he couldn't describe what he (saw) looked like?
(Hint: he was an enemy of Islam prior to becoming a Muslim)
Amr ibn al-As (ra)
1) Matn (text)
2) Isnad (chain of reporters)
3) Taraf (shorthand way of referencing the Hadith)