Belief in Ghayb
What does ghayb mean? What does Ikhlaas mean?
Ghayb refers to the unseen, or things that cannot be physically perceived.
Ikhlaas refers to sincerity
What is the meaning of barzakh? What is the meaning of mutawaatir?
Barzakh refers to a barrier or a partiton (in the islamic context it refers to the barrier between this life and the next one)
The meaning of mutawaatir is to pass on a narration by a vast number of narrators through many different chains of narration.
What is the meaning of As-Saa'ah? What is the meaning of fitnah?
As-Saa'ah refers to the Hour
Fitnah refers to trial (of the grave)
Where can the Janaazah salah be held?
The Janazaazah salah may be held in a compound of a Mosque (not in the prayer area) or in an open space or even in the cemetery but not among the graves
Discuss the effect of belief in ghayb with regard to the correct aqeedah of a Muslim.
Belief in ghayb provides a strong incentive to perform good actions and strive against evil.
What fate should those who pass the stage of the grave easily expect? What about those who suffer in the grave?
Whoever passes through the grave safely will find whatever is to come after it easier. the one who does not pass it safely would find whatever is to come after it is more difficult.
Who will intercede for us on the Day of Judgement?
Prophet Muhammad (saw)
What is the formation of a Janaazah prayer?
People stand behind the imam in straight lines, which may be 3 or more (any odd number of lines). The lines should be close to one another.
Why did Fir'awn's wife pay no significance to the worldly pleasures that were available to her, and why did she ask to be saved from Fir'awn and his actions?
Fir'awn's wife paid no significance to the worldly pleasures that were available to her and asked to be saved from Fir'awn and his actions because her heart was lit by the light of belief in Allah (swt) and the Hereafter.
Is the grave a part of Paradise or a part of Hell?
The grave can become a portion of the Gardens of Paradise or a part of Hell, depending on one's actions in this world.
True or False: Prophets never die
False, Allah (swt) has decreed death for all people, including the Prophets.
Under what circumstances can a woman lead a Janaazah?
A woman can lead a Janaazah if there are no men.
How does belief in ghayb spread love and peace in society?
List the three names given to the period between death and the Day of Reckoning?
Three names given to the period between death and the Day of Reckoning are Al-Qiyaamah As-Sughra, mawt, and barzakh.
What is ba'th? What is the consequence of denying ba'th? Why?
What are the etiquettes of the grave? (emotion)
People can cry, but they must not wail excessively.
What are the ways in which belief in ghayb reflects a person's character and manners in life?
1. Ikhlaas in actions
2. Strength in truth
3. Not being overcome by the attractions of the world
4. Removal of emnity and spite
What is the trial of the grave?
The fitnah of the grave consists of angels Munkar and Nakeer appearing in front of a person (either in a frightful or peaceful form depending on a person's actions) and asking them 3 questions. These three questions are "Who is your Lord?", "What is your religion?", and "Who is your Prophet?"
What are the 9 events of the Day of Qiyaamah?
The events of the Day of Qiyaamah are the resurrection, the gathering, the giving of the records, the judgement, the scale, the pond, the bridge, the intercession, and Paradise/Hellfire
What are the 4 steps of a Janaazah?
1. Four takbeers
2. Glorification of Allah
3. Blessings of the Holy Prophet
4. Forgiveness for the deceased