Key words
What does “Isti’adhah” mean?
To seek Allah’s protection from Shaytan and other evil.
What is the Ayah on the first page of lesson 5 (Surah Al-Imran verse 19) discussing?
The only true religion is the religion of Islam.
What is the word better/best in Arabic?
Ahsan
How does Allah guide us?
Allah guides us through an inner guidance which is our intellect and an outer guidance through special leaders such as the Anbiya and the Aimmah (a.s.).
What is the title given to Rasulullah and what does it mean?
Rehmatul-lil-Aalamin which means a mercy to all the worlds.
What do “Abd” and “Ibadah” mean?
Abd - Servant
Ibadah - Worship
What is the Ayah on the first page of lesson 1 (Surah al-An’am verse 95) discussing?
The omnipotence of Allah/Allah is all-powerful.
How does Shaytan misguide us?
1. Weakens our worship, and thereby prevents us from getting closer to Allah.
2. Whispers to us, trying to get us to follow the wrong path and commit sins.
What name of Allah means “The Guide”? Who else currently holds this title?
Al-Hadi. This title is currently held by Imam Mahdi (as).
What were the names of Rasulullah parents? Give one fact about each of them.
Rasullulah’s Father: Abdullah- he was the youngest son of Abd-ul-Mutallib and favorite amongst the Quraysh.
Rasulullah’s Mother: Aminah Bint Wahab. She was well known for her purity and modesty.
What do “Kamal”, “Ashraf-al-Makhluqat”, and “Aduww” mean?
Kamal - Perfection
Ashraf-al-Makhluqat - best of creation
Aduww - enemy
What is the Ayah on the first page of lesson 3 (Surah Mulk verse 2) discussing?
The Ayah is discussing the purpose of our creation. The Ayah also highlights that Allah is All-Mighty and All- Forgiving.
How can we defend ourselves from Shaytan? Give me at least 5 examples.
By performing acts that bring us closer to Allah: Fasting, Charity, Dua, Salah, Sajdah, Loving those around you only for the sake of Allah and no one else, Istighfar, Isti’adhah, Khulus.
What do we do before our daily salah? Why? What is the first condition?
1. Wudhu
2. Allah wants us to be pure in body and thought.
3. The first condition of Wudhu is that the water should be tahir, pure and clean. It should not be mixed with anything najis.
How was Rasulullah a mercy to all mankind?
He never spoke a mean word, never hurt anyone physically or emotionally, and always radiated love, even when the people surrounding him were selfish, mean or hateful. Allah shone the light of his mercy through the actions of Rasulullah (s) a source of mercy to all mankind.
What are three names of Allah we’ve learned?
Al-Haadi - the one who guides his servants to the right path
Al-Hayy - The Ever Living
Al-Alim - The All Knowing
What is the Ayah on the first page of lesson 2 (Surah Sad verse 82-83) discussing?
The Ayah describes Shaytan’s promise to Allah to misguide his creation except for the exclusive servants amongst Allah’s creation. Here the exclusive servants are the infallible beings (Prophets/ Masumeen (a.s.).
Why were we created?
Allah has created us so that we can return to him and be able to live in his closeness in paradise. However, in the temporary life that we have here on earth our purpose of creation is that Allah wants us to become his best creation. And we can achieve this by carrying out the best of deeds.
Why do we need guidance through Anbiya?
The Anbiya are our role models and have been chosen by Allah to guide us
Through the examples of Anbiya we learn to be closer to Allah and how we can grown to be the best of people
Anbiya are closer to Allah than us - Their souls are more pure and their intellect is stronger that ours. They receive communication from Allah and understand it without any mistakes. They then teach us what Allah has said.
Why is it clarified that Rasulullah was a mercy to ALL mankind (i.e. why is it important)? What does that mean? Give an example?
He was kind and merciful to everyone, not just his Ummah.
Displays that we should be kind to everyone regardless of who they are, because that's what Allah wants us to do.
Ex. Rasulullah (s) visited the old lady who would throw rubbish at him and forgave her or Rasulullah (s) freed the Mushrikeen of Mecca, following the conquest of Mecca by the Muslims.
What are the two types of “Sifah” and what is the difference between them?
As-Sifat ath thubutiyyah- The positive attributes of Allah, because every perfection and beauty originates from Allah.
As-Sifat as salbiyyah - The attributes not found in Allah, because Allah is free from all imperfection.
In which surah does Allah describe the prophet as “Rehmatul-lil-Aalamin”?
Surah Al Anbiya verse 7
How do we fulfill our purpose? Give me an example for each.
By knowing Allah (ex. reading quran, attending majlis, etc.). By staying on the right path, when we are tested by Allah (ex. if being peer pressured to do haram). By worshiping Allah (ex. praying, fasting, etc.).
What are the Usool deen + their meanings?
1. Tawheed: Oneness of Allah (There is no god except Allah)
2. Adalah: Justice of Allah
3. Nabuwah: Prophethood (Allah sent 124000 Prophets for our guidance)
4. Imamah: Imamat (Allah has sent 12 Imams after the last prophet (s) for our guidance
5. Qayamah: Day of Judgement
What must all divine guides have? What does that mean? Rasulullah ancestors followed the religion of who?
Allah has made sure that all his divine guides come from a pure lineage.
All of Rasulullah (s)’s ancestors had excellent qualities and they were the followers of the religion of Nabi Ibrahim (a.s.).
There can be no impurity of Shirk (associating partners to Allah) or bad characteristics attached to them. If they had not been of good character the people would have refused to accept them as leaders.