The Family Story
Who did Sayyidah Fatimah (a) and her family give their food to on three days?
A poor person (miskin), an orphan (yatim), and a captive (asir).
Who was Surah ad-Dahr revealed to honor?
Sayyidah Fatimah (a) and her family.
What is a nadhr?
A nadhr is a solemn promise or vow made to Allah to do a good act, or refrain from doing a makruh act, for the sake of Allah.
Who suggested that Sayyidah Fatimah (a) and her family make a nadhr?
Rasulullah (s)
Who was Surah ad-Dahr revealed to honor?
Surah al-Insan or Hal Ata
What happens if a nadhr is not fulfilled?
Pay kaffarah
What vow (nadhr) did the family make?
To fast for three days if Hasan (a) and Husayn (a) recovered.
Which Sunni scholar linked Imam Ali (a) to this surah in a poem?
Imam al-Shafi’i
Give an example of a nadhr as thanks.
Praying 2 rak‘ah after passing an exam
Who was the maid that served the family and joined them in the nadhr?
Lady Fiddhah
What are the first words of Surah ad-Dahr?
Hal Ata
Give one kaffarah for intentionally missing a fast of Ramadhan.
Feed 60 poor people, fast 2 months, or free a slave
What did Jibra’il bring after seeing the family’s struggle?
Food from heaven.
What qualities of Sayyidah Fatimah (a) and her family does Surah ad-Dahr highlight?
Patience, generosity, and faith
Why is feeding others valuable in Islam?
Relieves hunger, builds love and unity, and is loved by Allah