Tribal Ethics
True or False: In tribal tradition, it was common to believe in accountability before and after life
False
True or False: The Qur'anic ethical vision caused a transformational shift in the mindsets and lifestyles of Meccan society
True
Which ethic is described as speaking ill of one another or insulting each other (49:11)?
Gossip/ Backbiting
True or False: the Prophet was perfect and never made mistakes
False
Which value encourages people to be giving and welcoming?
Generosity/ Hospitality
Which ethic is represented in the following Qur'anic verse revealed in Mecca "Do not walk insolently on the earth. You can neither rend the earth, nor match the mountains in height" (17:37)?
Humility (not to be arrogant)
Fill in the blank: the best community is a _ _ _ _ _ community
moral
True or False: the Prophet was once unkind to a blind man and God had to correct his behaviour.
True
Which value led to many conflicts and fight among different tribes?
Loyalty/ Trustworthiness
The vision of the Qur'an was to enable equality for all people including those people from which disadvantaged groups?
Widows, Orphans, Slaves, Needy, Travellers, Kinsfolk
What is the meaning of Birr?
Righteousness
In the Qur'an, the Prophet is described as having 'a
N _ _ _ _ Character'
Nobel
Which value was often confused with violence and aggression and required hilm?
Courage/ Self-restraint
What is the purpose of the Day of Judgment?
For human beings to be accountable and answerable to God for their actions
What does this verse teach us: "Indeed We created you male and female, and We made you [diverse] peoples and tribes so that you may come to know one another" (49:13)?
Common humanity/ one soul/ pluralism
Why do you think Muhammad was chosen as the Prophet and Messenger of Allah?
He was already practicing and exemplifying the ethical vision of the Qur'an before it was revealed to him
Why might individuals follow the customs and norms of a tribe, regardless of whether it was morally right or wrong?
Benefits of wealth, safety and security
What does it mean to follow 'the steep path'?
Assuming moral responsibility regardless of how difficult it is
What were some of the challenges for the new community in Medina that the Qur'an was trying to address?
different beliefs, co-existence, equality, justice, distribution of wealth, etc.
Why was the prophet considered an ideal person of faith?
Continuous effort and unwavering faith