About Lady Hannah
Lady Hannah was married to
Prophet Imran
What does the name Maryam mean?
The devoted one/worshipper of Allah
2 similarities between males and females in Islam?
1. Both are souls who are born pure and brought into this world to be tested
2. Both are creatures of god and have the duty to submit
3. Both have the duty to follow God's laws and are accountable to God
4. Many duties are similar, the religious and moral duties in the world
Why was the word "chosen" repeated twice in 3:42-43?
To show two types of selection: one was a general choosing as in being special and the other was chosen over the women of the world of her time
What does ridha mean?
Contentment with Allah's decree
What miracle did Zakariyya witness that shows Lady Maryam's special status?
He saw the fruits directly from Allah
What are the three things Allah chose Lady Maryam for?
She was chosen by Allah, purified, and chosen over the women of the world
2 differences between males and females in Islam
1. Males and females have different roles to play in society and in the family
2. Men are responsible for financial support of women
How did they decide who would have guardianship over Lady Maryam?
The priests cast wooden pens into the river and the pen that would stay afloat would win the guardianship.
What is Nadhr?
A vow made to Allah to perform an act or worship or sacrifice is a wish is granted
Who is Lady Hanna's sister and who was she married to
Lady Eisha was married to Prophet Zakariya
What was the first dua Lady Hannah made when Maryam was born?
She asked Allah to protect Maryam and her offspring from Shaytan
What are two of the four factors showing Lady Maryam's good upbringing?
1. Noble birth
2. Guided growth
3. Wiser trainer
4. Pure food
What rope did Shaytan have for Prophet Yahya?
When Prophet Yahya would eat until his stomach was full, he would become disinclined toward his prayers.
According to Imam Ali and Imam Musa al-Kadhim, what is the first act of kindness a parent shows their child?
Giving them a good name
Who was Lady Hannah's father?
Faquth
Why does Allah say "the male is not like the female"?
Allah is highlighting the difference in males and females and that each gender has their own roles to play. They are equal but not identical.
Who are the four special women of the islamic Ummah?
1. Asiya; wife of Firaun
2. Maryam; mother of Nabi Isa
3. Khadija; wife of the Holy Prophet
4. Fatima Zahra; daughter of the Holy Prophet
Why did Allah give Lady Hannah a girl instead of a boy like she expected?
Lady Maryam was destined for a superior mission which was being the mother of Prophet Isa
What qualities make Lady Hannah a role model in Islam?
- strong faith
- patience
- trust in Allah's decree
- sincerity
- asked Allah to protect Maryam and her offspring from Shaytan
What led to Lady Hannah asking for a child?
(Hint: what did she see that invoked motherly emotions in her which led her to ask Allah for a child?)
A mother bird feeding her baby bird
Why does Allah accept Lady Hannah's promise of Lady Maryam even though she is not male?
Allah chose her to be the mother of Prophet Isa and the women of the worlds for her time
Explain how Lady Maryam felt when she learned she had a girl, not a boy
1. She felt grateful for what Allah had given her
2. She was content with what Allah has given her knowing that God knew best
Why should we lengthen our sajdah?
1. Sajdah reminds Shaytan of his disobedience to Allah and the reason for his banishment from Paradise.
2. Imam Rida says that Allah himself has said, "Perform sajdah and get closer (to Me)."
Complete the Hadith:
“If a man sets right matters between ---- and ----, Allah sets right matters between him and ----; and if he sets right the affairs of his ----, Allah sets right for him the affairs of this -----.”
“If a man sets right matters between himself and Allah, Allah sets right matters between him and people; and if a man sets right the affairs of his next life, Allah sets right for him the affairs of this world.”