LESSON 1
What is the Arabic term for parents?
What is Walidayn
A personality mentioned in the Holy Qur'an because of his high level of wisdom and perfect character and never committed any sins.
Who is Luqman al-Hakim
What does Qat ar-rahim mean?
What is to cut off relations with family.
What does the Holy Qur'an say about neighbors?
It talks about goodness towards one's neighbor alongside worshipping Allah and being good to parents and relatives. This clearly shows the importance Islam places on being good to neighbors.
According to Qur'an, what two important things must we remember before we play any role in the community?
Any role we play in the local community must be led by the TRUTH and should be to UPHOLD JUSTICE.
Our bond with our creator should be a two-way bond. What does this mean?
He provides for us and sustains us, and we in turn should follow His rules and worship Him.
According to Luqman, which two parts of the body can be the best and the worst too?
What is the Heart and the Tongue
What are some of the examples of qat ar-rahim?
What is Backbiting, cheating, stealing, hurting and making each other embarrassed.
What are the rights of a neighbor according to Imam Zayn al-Abbidin (a)?
The right of the neighbor is that you guard him (his property) when he is absent, honor him when he is present, and help him when he is wronged. you should not go after anything of his that is shameful for you; if you know of any evil from him, you should conceal it. if you know that he will accept your advice, you should advise him. You should not leave him in difficulty; you should release him from his troubles. You should forgive his mistakes, and you should keep his company generously.
Why do you think it is important to stay united?
Being united keeps us strong and helps us to create an environment of love and brotherhood.
Rasulullah has said train your children in three things. What are they?
The love of your prophet
The love of the Ahlul Bayt
Recitation of the Qur'an
What does Luqman teach us about the very tiny good and bad deeds?
Even if a deed is as small as a mustard seed, it will not be lost, and Allah will account for it. If it is good action He will reward you for it, and if it is a bad deed, there will be a consequence for it.
What is silat ar-rahim?
Any behavior we do to our relatives that is good, and kind is called keeping good relations with family is known as silat ar-rahim.
What can we do to make sure we are good neighbors both in this world and in the Hereafter?
Good deeds in this world will make us good neighbors to those buried around us and being good to the people who share a space with us on a daily basis.
What is wajib al-kifa'i? Can you give an examples.
It means if some people fulfil an obligation, others will be relieved of the responsibility, otherwise it remains wajib on all Muslims. Example performing funeral rites is wajib al-kifa'i.
List three responsibilities of a parent towards their children
To give the child a good name
To teach them tawhid
To teach them good akhlaq
Who said: 'I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate'?
Who is Rasulullah (s)
One's life span will become shorter
One's good deeds will not be accepted
One's rizq (sustenance) will be diminished
One will be unable to pass across the bridge (sirat) that passes over hell
What was Sayyidah Fatimah's habit when asking for Du'a?
She would always pray others before praying for herself. She would pray for the neighbors first, then the (people of) the home.
According to hadith of rasulullah (s), who is not regarded as a Muslim?
Whoever does not care about the affairs of the Muslims is not regarded as a Muslim (one of them).
What does al-Ghani mean?
THE SELF SUFFICIENT - Allah does not need anything or anyone to provide for Him
Mention the four advices that Imam Ali (a) gave to his sons.
Have Taqwa - Be conscious of Allah.
Try your best to keep away from those who indulge in vices and sins.
Develop the habit of patience in situations of sufferings, calamities, and adversities.
Do onto others as you wish others to do to you.
Mention three examples of repelling evil with good:
Greeting a relative who does not talk to you
Inviting them over even though they do not reciprocate the invitation
Asking if they need any help
What is the Arabic term for the word Neighbor?
What is Jar
Allah mentions seven acts which are wajib towards a fellow believer; what are they?
To respect him
Love him in his heart
Share his property with him
Consider ghibah against him unlawful
Visit him in his illness
Attend his funeral
Say nothing but good about him after his death