Manners & Etiquettes
What should you avoid doing when speaking to the Prophet ﷺ?
Raising your voice above his voice (aya 2)
What relationship does the Surah establish between believers?
Brotherhood/sisterhood (Aya 10)
What harmful behavior is compared to eating the flesh of your dead brother?
Backbiting
Who is considered most honorable in the sight of Allah?
The one who has the most Taqwa
What must you do when a wrongdoer brings you news?
Verify before acting (Tabayun)
Aya 6
What is the command when two groups of believers fight?
Make peace between them (Aya 9)
What should believers avoid that leads to negative assumptions?
excessive suspicion
How does this Surah differentiate between Islam and Iman?
Islam is outward; Iman is inward, true belief?
Ibn Kathir: Some Bedouins claimed faith, but only submitted outwardly. (Ayah 14)
What does the Surah teach about entering homes or calling from outside?
Wait for permission and don't call out loudly from outside?
(Ayah 4)
If one group continues aggression, what should be done?
fight the transgressing group until they return to Allah’s command
(aya 9)
What are the dangers of spying mentioned in the Surah?
violating privacy and spreading mistrust
What does Allah say about those who claim belief without sincerity?
they have not truly believed yet?
Ibn Kathir: Their faith hasn’t entered their hearts — it's only on the tongue. (Ayah 14)
In what context was aya 11 revealed?
O you who believe! Let not one group scoff at another group, it may be that the latter is better than the former...nor defame yourselves...nor insult one another by nicknames.
The prophet ﷺ calling a man by a nickname he didnt like, then this aya was revealed.
What must be restored after two groups make peace with one another?
Justice and fairness; peace without justice is incomplete
What is the Islamic ruling on mocking people due to race or tribe?
prohibited and dishonors the mocked person and the mocker
True honor is through taqwa
What is Allah’s response to those who say “We have believed”?
say: “You have not believed, but say: ‘We have submitted.’”
Ibn Kathir: True belief is more than words; it requires action and sincerity. (Ayah 14)
What will happen if you DONT verify news a fasiq (wrongdoer) brings to you
Harm people in ignorance and lead to regret
What is the spiritual wisdom behind promoting unity among believers?
preserving brotherhood and earning Allah’s mercy?
Ibn Kathir: Unity prevents Shaytan from dividing the Ummah and invites divine blessings. (Ayah 10)
Why are suspicion, spying, and backbiting grouped together in this Surah?
they destroy social trust and are all sins of the tongue and heart
What is Ali (RA) definition of Taqwa?
1. Fear of the most loving
2. Actions based on revelation
3. Satisfied with little
4. prep for day of judgment