About Abu Hurayrah and Tirmidhi
Explain the meaning/story behind the name ‘Abu Hurayrah.’
Abu Hurayrah means ‘the father of a kitten.’ The prophet (SAW) nicknamed him Abu Hurayrah because he often carried a little kitten in his arms.
Explain how leaving that which doesn’t concern you can lead you to fall into haram. Refer to the correct terms in both English and Arabic.
Leaving that which doesn’t concern you is a result of negative curiosity which will cause you to eavesdrop or spy on people ( تَجَسُّس) to satisfy your curiosity. Not understanding the full story can lead to assumption and the creation of false stories which will eventually turn into rumors you spread about people (فاحشة). It can ultimately lead to backbiting, slandering, and an overall waste of time which should be spent on perfecting your deen.
Avoid private conversations in the company of others because it leads to _____ and _______.
Doubt and Suspicion
If one person is excluded, is speaking privately infront of others haram?
Yes
Abu Hurayrah narrated how many hadiths? (No rounding; the response must be exact).
1,236 hadiths
Identify the 3 dimensions of our deen and explain how this hadith is relevant to these dimensions.
The 3 dimensions of our deen include Islam, Iman, and Ihsan. These can refer to the pillars of Islam and Iman, and in the case of Ihsan, we must perform these factors with the highest level of perfection possible. The hadith says that leaving what doesn’t concern you is a part of Ihsan: you must leave it to truly perfect your faith.
What is the meaning of لَيِّنٌ and غَلِيظٍ?
a.Soft/Lenient
b. Severe/Harsh
Why is it okay for four people in a group to gather, and two to talk together?
Because the other two can talk to each other so suspicion is minimized
Part A: What was Abu Hurayrah's full name? Give both the name before and after Islam.
Part B: What was Tirmidhi's full name?
(150 pts each)
Part A: After Islam: Abdurahman ibn Sakhr Al Dawsi Al Zahrani / Before Islam: Abdu Shams
Part B: Muhammad ibn ‘Isa at-Tirmidhi
Recite the hadith on avoiding the unimportant in Arabic AND English (Your response must include both the sanad and matn; make sure every letter, word, and harakah are correct)
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم
“مِنْ حُسْنِ إسْلَامِ الْمَرْءِ تَرْكُهُ مَا لَا يَعْنِيهِ”.
Abu Hurayrah said that The Messenger of Allah SAW said
Among the things that which complete a man’s Islam is his leaving that which does not concern him
Part A. What is the significant component of our psychological configuration that is often neglected? What are the two components that our focus is usually towards?
Part B. The Prophet was a mercy to mankind on the basis of all three components combined. This trait was revealed after the Battle of ___.
Part A. The Emotional component is often neglected and the Spiritual and Cognitive components are usually what we focus on.
Part B. Uhud
Give an example of a secret society that provide good for their members at the expense of the general public.
Either the Masons or Rosicrucian
Where was most of the Ilm located? Where did many scholars go to learn more complete and greater knowledge on Islam?
Iraq and/or Baghdad
Describe the case in which it is permissible to not avoid what is “unimportant.” Refer to the correct ayah that supports your answer as well.
You can only involve yourself in what concerns you, so in this case, if you intended to resolve conflict between people, it would be permissible to involve yourself in their situation and listen to what they say. In Surat al-Luqman, Allah SWT says, وَإِن طَائِفَتَانِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ اقْتَتَلُوا فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا. Here Allah SWT commands us to help resolve issues between the believers, so it is permissible.
Who was Abu Suhail An-Nafi?
Abu Suhail An-Nafi was born in Persia, the mawla of Abdullah ibn Umar, he was from the tabieen not sahabah, one of the biggest scholars of hadith, the best chain of narration was of Nafi collecting Zakah.
When did Nafi die?
118 A.H
Part A: What were the ages of Tirmidhi and Abu Hurayrah when they died?
Part B: Where were they born?
(250 pts each)
Part A: Tirmidhi died at 68 years old and Abu Hurayra died at 78 years old.
Part B: Tirmidhi was born in Tirmidh (in Uzbekistan) and Abu Hurayrah was born in Yemen.
What did the Prophet SAW say regarding the eavesdroppers? Recite the exact hadith.
“Whoever hears a person's conversation which they disliked him to here will have molten brass poured in his ears on the day of Resurrection”
Recite the hadith on Considering the feelings of others in Arabic and English (Your response must include both the sanad and matn).
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ: إِذَا كَانُوا ثَلاَثَةً، فَلاَ يَتَنَاجَى اثْنَانِ دُونَ الثَّالِثِ.
'Abdullah reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "When there are three people, two should not converse together to the exclusion of the third
Say the ayah of the quran that talks about the prohibition of secrecy, and secret talks.
Quran 4:114: Most of their secret conferrings are devoid of good, unless one secretly enjoins in charity, good deeds, and setting the affairs of men right. We shall grant who ever does that seeking to please Allah a great reward.