About the Books
who delivered the lecture, that later was published as "The Philosophy Of The Teachings Of Islam"?
Maulwi Abdul Karim Sialkoti (ra)
"Since Thou didst cause me to die, Thou hast been the Watcher over them", what is this? explain.
It is a verse of The Holy Qur’an, (Al-Ma’idah 5:118), referring to Hazrat Isa hinting at his death and claiming no responsibility for what the christian got up to after his death.
What is the perfect source of Knowledge?
Divine Revelation
What is he first essencial quality of spiritualy perfect man?
it is that, his relationship should be correct and right both with God, his Creator, and man, his fellow creatures. Both relationships should be right and correct. This is the definition of a perfect man laid down by the Promised Messiah
who wrote the books "Al-Wassiyat", "Way of The seekers" and "Philosophy Of The Teachings Of Islam"
Al-Wassiyat: Hazrat Massih-e-Maud AS
Philosophy Of The Teachings Of Islam: Hazrat Massih-e-Maud AS
Way of The seekers: Hazrat Musleh Maud RA
What date was "The Will" published? month and year
24th of December 1905
"The spring comes again, and God’s word is once again fulfilled." What is this revelation referring to?
And God informed me of another impending earthquake [which would be of utmost severity]… and said: The spring comes again, and God’s word is once again fulfilled. Thus another massive earthquake is bound to occur, but the righteous are safe from it. Be righteous! and fear God! so that you may be saved
What are the three states/sources of states, of man/woman?
First Source: Nafsi Ammarah, the Self That Incites to Evil
Second Source: Nafsi Lawwamah, the Reproving Self
The Third Source: Nafsi Mutma’innah, the Soul at Rest
What is the one main question that Hazrat Musleh Maud (rz) answers in this book?
What methods, exercises, ways can we adopt which can procure release for us from sin and prompt us to do good?
What year did the promised Messiah (AS) passed away?
1908
What is "Way Of The Seeker/Minhaj-ul-Talibeen", give the occasion and dates?
Speeches delivered by Hazrat Mirza Bashirud Din Mahmood Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, on December 27 and 28, 1925, at the Annual Convention (Jalsa Salana)
Fill in the blanks;
"_____ days are left. On that day all will be _____. _____,_______, this will take place...."
"Very few days are left. On that day all will be saddened. This will happen, this will happen, this will take place...."
According to this book, what is "Islam"?
When we wholly and completely surrender to the will of God, our love for anything besides God, and our passions are killed, this condition is named "Islam' in the Holy Quran.
According to Hazrat Musleh Maud, what is the definition of a Moral Action (Khulq)?
"A moral state or moral activity comes Into play when a person’s natural disposition begins to function in collaboration with his reason, and he or she becomes capable of choosing or rejecting the natural play of this disposition."
What year was the Promised Messiah AS born and what year did he start accepting Baait
1835 and 1889
How did the name "Way Of The Seeker" come about?
Hazrat Musleh Maud states, "In the vision, I found myself sitting on a prayer mat after prayer. In my hand I am holding a book about which I am told is by Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani. The name of the book is Minhaj al-Talibeen (Way of the Seekers). I read the book and put it aside....It then occurred to me that it might be that I myself would have the opportunity to write a book with that title. The name Abdul Qadir indicated that the book would be the result not of my own thinking so much as the result of special understanding bestowed upon me by God. Therefore, I decided to call this speech Minhaj al-Talibeen."
Name four of the main topics that "The Will" encompasses?
1. Prophecies about the demise of the Promised Messiah ( on whom be peace).
2. The concept of two manifestations of Allah’s signs.
3. power of God, Belief in Allah, prophethood and death of Jesus ( on whom be peace)
4. The glad tidings about the Heavenly graveyard for the righteous members of Jamaat.
5. The binding conditions for the will
6. Instructions and guidelines on how the system should be set up and where the funds would be allocated.
7. Signs and prophecies
What is the distinction between Khalq (creation) and Khulq (morals)? explain.
Khalq connotes physical birth and Khulq connotes inner birth. As inner birth is perfected through moral development and not merely through the exercise of natural impulses, Khulq connotes moral qualities and not natural impulses.
For instance, a person sheds tears through the eyes and corresponding to that action there is an inner quality which is called tenderness, which takes on the character of a moral quality when, under the control of reason, it is exercised on its proper occasion.
What are the four major categories pertaining to vices?
1. Personal vices. They directly affect the individual concerned.
2. Vices that affect not only the person concerned but other persons as well.
3. National or group vices. They are vices considered in the context of the condition or quality of a group or nation.
4. Vices relating to God
What is the name of the first magazine started by Hazrat Musleh Maud and when?
"Al-Fazal" in June 1913
At the religious conference of 1896, what were the five questions given to the speakers, that were to be addressed in their lectures? 100 points each.
Q1- The physical, moral and spiritual states of man?
Q2- What is the state of man after death, i.e. the hereafter?
Q3- What is the true purpose of man's existence on earth and how can it be achieved?
Q4- What are the affects of one's deeds in this life and the afterlife?
Q5- What are the sources of divine knowlege?
What are the four conditions/prerequisites set out by the Promised Messiah As, for those Ahmadis who wish to be buried in the Bahishti Maqbarah
1. They should contribute towards the expenses of its maintenance according to his/her capacity.
2. Those who make a testamentary disposition that at least one tenth of their entire property shall, under the directions of the Jama‘at, be devoted to the propagation of Islam and the teachings of the Holy Qur’an.
3. Those who have led a righteous life and abstained from all that is prohibited, and should have not been guilty of Shirk and Bid‘at. They should be true and sincere Muslims.
4. Those who have dedicated their lives to serve the Faith and were righteous people, whose faith is perfect, even if they have no property or are unable to render financial service to the jamaat.
What is man's purpose? and What are the means/ways to attain it? name at least 5 of the ones mentioned in the book.
1-To recognize the True God and believe in Him.
2- To be informed and learn of the perfect beauty of God and Hs attributes.
3- knowledge and remembrance of God's beneficence.
4- To supplicate yo God Almighty.
5- To strive in His cause with our wealth, lives and faculties.
6- To remain steadfast in faith, through adversity and prosperity.
7-To keep company with the righteous.
8- Visions, dreams and revelations, that God Almighty bestows on man for comfort and to strengthen their faith.
Fill in the blanks: "That is why the heart is called the _______________. He who tarnishes the heart, stops God from entering His _____.
"House of God"
"House"
"That is why the heart is called the House of God. He who tarnishes the heart, stops God from entering His house."
when did Hazrat Musleh Maud lay the foundation for Fazl-e-Umer hospital?
1958