Vocabulary
Define "Blind Faith"
Unquestioning belief in something, even if it’s unreasonable or wrong.
Islam is a set of dos and don'ts that are here to make us "good" people
False - Islam is more than this. It provides us guidance on how to live as individuals, in society, and how to organize society itself.
Why can't Allah be like any of His creation?
Allah is Perfect and has no start and end. His creation is imperfect and limited.
They claim we can't prove He exists.
Which two attributes of Allah describe Him as being "The Guide"?
Al-Hadi and Ar-Rashid
Define "Atheism"
Someone who does not believe God exists.
True - if we do not have guidance our ideas of what is right and wrong will constantly change.
Does Allah have mercy even on those who deny Him? If so, which attribute tells us this?
Is it possible to believe in what you can't see? If so, name 2 things!
Yes! We believe in: air, gravity, feelings, etc.
When would the Prophet (saw) recite the du'a for guidance?
Every morning and evening
Define the "Big Bang Theory"
This theory claims the universe came into being from one single collision. Heat and pressure from different particles caused the universe to exist, and from then, it continued to expand.
We can't fully prove Islam to be the Truth - we need to just believe.
False! There is NO blind faith in Islam. We must be certain why we believe and can prove Islam to be the Truth.
What are TWO proofs that Allah exists.
Creation --> something can't come from nothing
Dependency --> all creation is dependent on something to sustain them.
How does Atheism remove meaning/purpose from life?
No God = no rules, accountability, reasons to do good, etc. No God = no purpose.
Islam teaches us how to:
1) Treat ____
2) Treat ____
3) Organize ____
1) Treat ourselves
2) Treat others
3) Organize society
Define "Worldview"
(As Muslims, Islam shapes our worldview)
Creation is a sign that a Creator exists.
True - something can't come from nothing.
How does Allah encourage us to prove He exists? What does he tell us to look at?
Creation - the changes between night and day, our own selves, the mountains, animals, etc.
Where did the system/laws of thermodynamics (heat, energy, work, etc) come from?
How would you respond to someone who asks "why are there so many rules in Islam?"
Rules are everywhere. Human beings need rules in life...the real question is "who gets to make the rules? You or your Creator..."
Define "Fitrah" (فطرة)
The natural 'pattern' humans are created upon. It recognizes that Allah exists and has the need to worship Him.
Islam is just a religion.
False - it is a worldview and a way of life.
What example did Abu Hanifa give to the Atheist to prove Allah existed?
The ship that steers itself.
Ilhaad ( إلحاد )
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