Four Imams
What was Imam Abu Hanifa’s real name?
Nu‘man ibn Thabit
Where did Imam al-Shafiʿī develop his “New Madhhab”?
Egypt
What did Imam Ghazali do before sleeping?
Acountability
forgiveness
zikr
On the Day of Judgment, the hypocrites will ask to borrow something from the believers — what is it, and what is Allah’s response?
They’ll ask to borrow light; Allah will say go back and find light — too late.
What is Zakah?
Annual Charity
When was Imam Malik ibn Anas born?
711 CE
How many schools of thought existed before the Four Imams?
Dozens
What is tazkiya?
Purification of the soul
What are the four Names of Allah mentioned in verse 3, and how do they relate to His power over time and?
Al-Awwal, Al-Aakhir, Az-Zaahir, Al-Baatin — The First, The Last, The Most High, The Most Near
How many fardh rakat do you pray a day
17
How many years did it take Imam Malik to complete Al-Muwatta?
40 years
In which year was Imam Ahmad born (CE)?
780 CE
What are any 3 internal diseases?
1. Envy
2. Pride
3. conceit
What story is connected to the verse about giving a good loan to Allah, and what lesson does it teach about sacrifice?
Abu Dahdah gave away his garden with 600 date palms after hearing verse 11 — showing sincerity and immediate obedience
What are the 4 fara'idh of wudu?
face, arms Masa and feet
Where was Imam Ahmad born?
Baghdad
What is the name of Imam Ahmed's big book of Hadith?
Al Musnad
What are the 5 major relationships in our lives that we should show adab(respect) to?
1. Parents
2. Teachers
3. Peers
4. strangers
5. friends
Why does Allah describe this life as ‘play, amusement, adornment, boasting, and rivalry’?
To show how life stages distract us and fade over time — like a plant that withers.
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
1. Shahada
2. salat
3. sawm
4. zakat
5.hajj
Which caliph imprisoned Imam Abu Hanifa for refusing to become a judge?
Al-Mansur
Who was Imam Ahmad’s teacher in Hadith?
Imam Al-Shafi’i
What are the 3 types of knowledge seekers?
1. the one who seeks Allah & after life
2. the one who seeks dunya but is aware, regrets
3. seeks pride,fame, wealth
What determines the size of a believer’s light on the Day of Judgment?
Their deeds and sincerity — the more righteous acts, the brighter the light
what are the 4 steps Imam Ghazali teaches us to attain tazkiya
2. structure your day in obedience
3. Guarding oneself from sins
4. adab with Allah and the people