Key Concepts
What is the meaning of “Tazkiyah”?
Spiritual purification and growth
What is the “ruh”?
The soul – the non-material, eternal part of a human
What is the opposite of arrogance?
Humbleness
Which daily action, done with devotion, helps in achieving tazkiyah?
Salah
What does the term “Jahiliyyah” refer to?
The age of ignorance before Islam
What is the ultimate goal of Tazkiyah?
Connection with Allah, leading to Jannah
What does the spiritual qalb contain?
Beliefs, emotions, intentions, feelings, and taqwa
What disease led to the downfall of Qarun?
Pride and showing off
What type of people should one keep company with for spiritual growth?
Righteous and good people
What practice involved burying newborn girls alive?
A barbaric custom of Jahiliyyah
Which verse mentions success for the one who purifies themselves?
Surah Ash-Shams (91:9)
What does the word “qalb” literally mean
To change or turn over
Which inner disease is cured by tawakkul?
Worrying about the future
What is the role of dhikr in tazkiyah?
It polishes the heart and connects a person with Allah
What was the Prophet ﷺ’s main spiritual task for the Ummah?
Purifying the qalb and nafs (Tazkiyah)
What is the state of worship/word described in the Hadith of Jibril that means spiritual excellence?
Ihsan
What three types of nafs are described in the Qur’an?
Nafs Ammarah, Nafs Lawwamah, Nafs Mutma’innah
What spiritual malady turns into ‘rust’ on the heart?
Repeated sinning without repentance
What is the practice of giving what one loves for Allah called?
Sacrifice for the sake of Allah
What negative trait led the people of Shuʿayb to cheat in business?
Greed
What two major parts of a human being must be purified for spiritual success?
Qalb (heart) and Nafs (self)
Which part of the human is described as both rational and emotional, influencing decisions?
The spiritual qalb (heart)
What is the metaphor used to describe a heart blocked by sin?
A dusty mirror reflecting light poorly
What action removes sins from the heart?
Repentance and seeking forgiveness after sinning
What was the Prophet’s ﷺ comment to Abu Dharr when he insulted another’s mother?
“You are a man in whom there are traits of Jahiliyyah”