Elements of a Bad Life
(p. 159-166)
(p. 159-166)
What are the differences between envy and jealousy?
Envy occurs in reaction to lacking something and jealousy is the reaction to the threat of losing something.
Based on the lesson, what are the rights parents have with respect to their children?
The rights to kind words, kind behavior, to be looked after and helped, to be treated well, and to be respected (p. 173)
What happens when you hope for something but do not take action?
Such hopes are invalid.
According to the Qur'an, what is the main purpose of trials?
So that we can prove ourselves (p. 184)
What is the meaning of parables?
A figure of speech that presents a short narrative, typically with a moral lesson at the end. (p. 204)
This element of a bad life is like eating meat of one's dead brother.
Backbiting
According to the hadith on page 172, how many times do we have to provide the best companionship to our mothers before our fathers?
3 times, before "your father".
According to the lesson, what did the messengers of Allah do when they were persecuted?
They trusted Allah, hoped for good things, struggled hard, and persevered (p. 179)
Allah has blessed your family with good times and lots of wealth. Realizing that this could be a trial for you, what should you do?
Express thanks to Allah, subhanahu wa ta'aala, and spend part of it on righteous causes. (p. 185)
The parables in the Quran are called _____.
Amthal (p. 204)
True or False: All forms of jealousy are wrong
False (page 159)
In Suraht Al Israa (ayah 17:23), on page 171, what are two things we should not do to our parents, especially when they become old?
"Do not say harsh words and do not scold them."
In Suraht Al Baqarah, ayah 2:218, a person hopes to receive mercy from Allah but the person has to ______, _________ and __________.
..believe, struggle on the path of Allah and spend money on righteous causes. (p. 177)
True or false: Trials are always occurring.
True (p. 185)
Which nabi used parables extensively in his teachings?
'Isa (Jesus), peace be upon him.
(p. 204)
What lessons can you learn from Suraht al An'aam, ayah 6:32?
"This worldly life is no more than play and amusement, but far better is the eternal Home of the Hereafter for those mindful of Allah. Will you not then understand?"
We should not waste time.
The next life has better in it.
(page 162)
True or False: Their status is equal to that of God
False. Their status is high but not above the Prophet, peace be upon him, or Allah, subhanahu wa ta'aala (p. 170).
______ is one step ahead of ______.
Optimism and hope (p. 178)
The prayer to avoid difficult trials is in the end of which surah?
Suraht Al Baqarah, ayah 2:286
(p. 186)
In ayah 2:265, what does Allah compare the rewards of charity to?
"And the example of those who spend their wealth seeking means to the approval of Allah and assuring [reward for] themselves is like a garden on high ground which is hit by a downpour - so it yields its fruits in double. And [even] if it is not hit by a downpour, then a drizzle [is sufficient]. And Allah, of what you do, is Seeing."
(p. 205)
How can someone use their pride to positively or negatively effect their surroundings?
Positively: Being encouraging, teaching others, upholding values
Negatively: Being arrogant, feeling superior, being inflexible with others
In Suraht-ul Ankabut, ayah 29:8, how does Allah tell us to treat our non-Muslim parents?
You should be courteous except if they ask us to commit shirk. Then we must be firm but kind. (p. 172)
According to the lesson, what is one of the characteristics of despair?
Ignorance of faith (p. 179)
From your knowledge, mention an incident or situation in any messenger's life that you think was a trial for him. Briefly explain how the incident or situation was a trial.
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In ayah 2:171, what or who does "that which does not hear anything except a call and a cry" refer to?
The subject is unspecified but it refers to anything that is worshiped other than Allah. (p. 206)