Opening Themes
What is the meaning of "Alif-Laam-Meem" in the opening verse of Surah al-Baqarah?
Only Allah knows its meaning
(But it does highlight how little we know; also Prophet Muhammad reciting from the Quran although he was himself illiterate)
In verse 6, Allah says those who persist in disbelief it is...
...the same to them whether you warn them or warn them not, they will never believe
In verse 22, what has Allah made a canopy for us?
The sky
In verse 48, what is one thing Allah says the wrongdoers will not receive on the Day of Judgment?
1. No intercession
2. No help; no helpers
3. No compensation will be taken from him
You are likely to find this sister at QSC bright and early with her Dunkin Donut iced coffee ready
Sr Maysa :)
According to verse 2 of Surah al-Baqarah, what is the Quran described as?
A guidance for those who are mindful of Allah
In verse 23-24, what is the challenge that is presented to the disbelievers regarding the Quran?
To produce a Surah like it
What insect is mentioned in verse 26 to show that Allah does not shy away from using it as an example?
A mosquito
What did Allah provide from the sky to feed Bani Israel in the wilderness?
Manna and Salwa
With her hands full with her toddler, she might miss a session of QSC here and there but her chai thermos still manages to show up...
Soofia :)
On the Day of Judgment, we will have to walk on the ______ and our good deeds will determine how much ______ we have to help us walk
Siraat; light
What example is used in verses 17-20 to describe the state of the hypocrites?
A man in the dark with lightning and thunder
In verse 25, the dwellers of Paradise will enjoy several blessings. What is one thing that Allah mentioned they will get to enjoy?
1. Gardens beneath which rivers flow
2. Fruits
3. Pure spouses
4. Dwell in Paradise forever
What was the worse type of punishment Allah mentions Bani Israel had to face at the hands of Fir'awn?
Firawn commanded the slaughtering of their sons and sparing their daughters
Even though she is a busy mama mashaAllah, you are likely to see this sister use ChatGPT to find root words and so much more to help us understand the ayaat being discussed at QSC
Tayyaba :)
Explain how the concept of Fallah (success) in the sight of Allah is different than that in this worldly life.
Real success is having Allah's Pleasure and making it to Paradise while success in this life may be having a fancy car or getting a certain job promotion
The Fasiqeen break whatever ties Allah has ordered to be maintained. Name any 3 things we discussed in QSC that Allah has commanded to be kept together.
1. Body and soul
2. Individual with community
3. Quran and Sunnah
4. Humans and their environment
5. Keep family together
6. Justice to be maintained
What was the reason Iblis refused to prostrate to Adam (aS) according to verse 34?
He thought be was better than Adam (aS) because he was made of clay while Ibis was made of fire
According to verse 51, what major sin did Bani Israel commit while Musa (aS) traveled away for forty days?
The major sin is shirk (created a golden calf and worshipped it)
This sister beautifully said "Surah Fatiha is like a hug"
Maham :)
What are the five beliefs and actions as described in verses 2-5 that define true guidance?
1. They believe in the unseen
2. They establish the prayer
3. Spending from provisions
4. Belief in previous revelations
5. Certainty in the Hereafter
In verse 24, if the challenge isn't completed (and Allah says it never will be) then what should the wrongdoers fear?
They should fear the Fire fueled with people and stones, which is prepared for the disbelievers
We discussed 4 similarities between Adam (aS) and Iblis (ie: both created and honored by Allah, both made a mistake and disobeyed Allah...). What was the one thing that made them different as discussed at QSC?
Iblis made a mistake and justified his mistake while Adam (aS) made a mistake and his response was humility
The Prophet (s) came to Madinah and found that the Jews were fasting the day of Ashura. When asked why they fast on this day they replied:
"This is a good day during which Allah saved the Children of Israel from their enemy, and Musa used to fast this day." In response the Prophet (s) said: “I have more right to Musa than you have.” So he (s) fasted that day and ordered that it be fasted.
Come flu season, this sister made sure we all took our turmeric immunity boost shots
Linsey :)