Lesson 1 - Signs of Allah (swt) in Nature
What is the Arabic word for “sign” used in the Quran
Ayah
Name the 3 types of dhikr
To remember Allah (swt) in our hearts
To remember Allah (swt) with our tongues
To remind other of Allah (swt)
Over how many years was the Qur'an revealed?
23 years
The 5 pillars of Islam are all forms of worship, can you name 2 other forms of worship?
Dua, Zikr, Good character, Sadaqah, Reading Quran, etc
How do humans use speech to lower ourselves below animals?
Lying, degrading others, cursing
Which prophet was saved by Allah from being burned in a fire
Ibrahim (as)
Which prophet asked to see Allah
Musa (as)
Allah says in Chapter 15, verse 9:
“Surely We ourselves revealed the reminder and We most Certainly are its Guardian.”
The Quran is preserved through physical and digital copies, how else is it preserved?
Memorization
Allah (swt) says:
“When they hear Idle talk, they turn aside from it and say: “For us are our deeds and to you are your deeds; - ‘Salaam, be upon you’! We do not follow the ignorant” (28:55)
Why does Allah discourage us from Idle talk?
Even though there is nothing inherently wrong with idle talk it can lead to backbiting, slandering, lying or other things that will make us sinful.
The prophet (saw) was known to be silent for longs periods of time, he would only speak when there was something of value to add. He would not engage in idle talk.
Why are human beings considered superior to angels?
Angels have not been given the same level of knowledge as us. Allah (Swt) taught Adam (As) names that he did not teach his other creations.
Also, Angels do not have free will like us, they must obey what Allah (swt) commands them.
What does “tawhid” mean
Oneness of Allah
What does the Arabic word “fakara” mean
To think
Who was in charge of the Muslims when the Quran was compiled into a complete book?
Abu Bakr (RA)
Other religions have intermediaries for worship. Can you explain what this means and why Islam does not have this concept.
An intermediary is someone that will act as an agent between you and your lord, either helping you perform acts of worship or asking for forgiveness on your behalf. They often ask for payment for this service.
Islam does not have this concept because everyone has a direct connection with Allah (swt).
What is fitrah?
Our innate disposition
For example, human beings were created knowing that “there is no god, but God”
What are the 2 types of prophetic signs
What is the Arabic word for “to use understanding”
Aqala
Explain why Uthman Ibn Affan burned private copies of the Quran
He feared that private copies could have minor differences in pronunciation which could lead to wide variations in text and interpretation of the Quran
Can you quote the verse in the Qur’an where Allah (swt) tells us our purpose in life? (Arabic or English)
“And I have not created Jinn or Mankind except that they should worship Me.” (51:56)
How can we be successful as Allah (swt) Khalifas?
Using our abilities and strengths to contribute to society/help others
How many times is the word “ayah” used in the Quran
~400
In surah Al Furqan, Allah says He will reward people with a high place in Jannah because they avoided doing what 2 things after receiving the divine message
Avoided becoming deaf and blind
The Prophet (S) had as many as 40 different scribes writing down the revelation when it came down, can you name 3 of them discussed in the book?
Zaid ibn Thabit, Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Zubair ibn Awam, Abdullah ibn Sad and Ubayy ibn Kab
In order for a daily activity to be considered a form of Ibadat (worship) it must meet 3 conditions.
The first one is that you must have good intentions
What are the other two?
The action must be lawfully/morally good
The action most not prevent us from performing our religious duties
Name 3 of the 6 traits that can either make humans superior or inferior to other creations of Allah (swt)?
Freedom of choice, Speech, Relationships, Creativity, Relationships, Responsibility