3 Principles
We must devote all of our worship to __________.
We must devote all of our worship to Allah.
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Ibrahim (AS) had 2 sons. What were their names?
Isma'eel and Ishaaq.
Islam is about following the teachings in the Qur'an and Sunnah, according to the understanding of __________.
Islam is about following the teachings in the Qur'an and Sunnah, according to the understanding of the Sahabah (companions) and those who came after them.
The narrator of this hadith (Ad-Deenun Naseehah), Tameem Ad-Daari was a __________ before accepting Islam.
A Christian, some said a Christian monk.
What is the shortest surah in the Qur'an?
Surah Al-Kawthar.
Name 3 of the 6 pillars of Eemaan.
The 6 pillars of Eeman are to believe in: Allah, His angels, His Books, His messengers, The Last Day (Day of Judgement), and Al-Qadar (The divine decree AKA pre-destiny).
What did Ibrahim say to protect his wife Sarah from the tyrant?
He said that Sarah was his sister (she was not his blood sister, rather his sister in Islam).
If 'Amr introduces something into the religion, and Zayd follows him in that action, which of them will have their action rejected?
Both of them will have their action rejected. As we learned, if someone introduces an action into the religion, then it will be rejected. And if someone does an innovated act even if he didn't invent it, then it will be rejected.
To give proper 'Naseehah', we need to have __________ concerning that which we are advising about.
To give proper 'Naseehah', we need to have knowledge concerning that which we are advising about.
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What is the highest level of Jannah called?
Al-Firdaws.
What are the three types of Tawheed?
Tawheed Al-Uloohiyyah
Tawheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah
Tawheed Al-Asmaa Was-Sifaat
When Ibrahim was cast into the fire by his people, Allah commanded the fire to be 2 things. What are they?
Allah commanded the fire to be cool and safe for Ibrahim.
“O fire! Be you coolness and safety for Ibrahim”
This hadith, "Whoever introduces something into this matter of ours that is not from it will have it rejected" explains to us the concept of __________.
This hadith explains to us the concept of Bid'ah (innovation).
Name 3 of the 5 things we should give 'Naseehah' to:
Allah, His Book, His Messenger, the leaders of the Muslims (the rulers and the scholars) and the common Muslim folk.
What was the first masjid built in Islamic history?
The first masjid built in Islamic history was Masjid Qubaa.
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The third level in knowing Islam is Al-Ihsaan.
What does the word 'Al-Ihsaan' mean with regards to worship?
With regards to worship, 'Al-Ihsaan' means to worship Allah as though you can see Him, even though you do not see Him, He certainly sees you.
What did Ibrahim's people worship? (3 things mentioned in class).
Celestial Bodies (things in the sky - planets, sun, moon)
Idols
Kings and Rulers
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Who narrated this hadith, "Whoever introduces anything into this matter of ours (Islam) that is not from it will have it rejected"?
'Aa'ishah bint Abi Bakr (RA).
How do we give 'Naseehah' to Allah?
By obeying him in the best way possible, doing the legislated acts of worship, and getting closer to him through voluntary acts of worship and avoiding the disliked actions.
What is the difference between Mustahabb and Makrooh?
An action that is Mustahabb is a recommended action (rewards for doing it, no sin for not doing it).
An action that is Makrooh is a disliked action (no sin for doing it, rewards for staying away from it).
The Prophet ﷺ explained that Eemaan has seventy-odd branches. What is the highest branch, and what is the lowest?
The highest of the branches is the Shahadah, and the lowest is to remove something harmful from the path.
How did Ibrahim reason with those who worshipped objects in the sky (celestial worshippers)?
Ibrahim reasoned with the celestial worshippers by showing them how the objects in the sky (planets, moon, sun) disappeared, and that they were signs from Allah, not to be worshipped,
In the explanation of this hadith, we learned that actions can be divided into 2 types, What are they? (different from the 2 types of actions from Hadith Study #2)
Acts of Worship - 'Ibaadaat
Worldly Acts and Dealings - Mu'aamalaat
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Name 4 things involved with giving 'Naseehah' to the Muslim common folk?
Guiding them to what is good for them in this life and the hereafter / Not harming them / Teaching them about their religion and other things they may not know / Helping them / Concealing their faults / Eradicating evil amongst them / Having mercy for the young, and showing respect to the old / Feeling joy when they feel joy / Being saddened when they are saddened
Name 5 of the 10 wives of the Prophet ﷺ.
Khadijah, Sawdah, 'Aa'ishah, Hafsah, Zaynab b. Khuzaymah, Umm Salamah, Juwayriyyah, Zaynab b. Jahsh, Umm Habibah, Maymunah, Safiyyah