40 Hadith
What is a Hadith Qudsi?
A Hadith Qudsi is a Hadith where the Prophet SAW reported what was taught to Him by Allah SWT. It is the words of Allah SWT that are not from the Quran.
Where is the Name of Allah SWT Al Ahad mentioned in the Quran?
Bonus: How can we apply this Name to All of the attributes and characteristics of Allah SWT?
112:1
Bonus: Allah SWT is Alone in all that He SWT does.
Why were the common Jews of Medina advised not to share their religion with the Muslims?
They did not want to expose the similarities since they could be a proof against them on the Day of Judgment.
Bonus: What was the response of Jibril AS?
He SAW chose milk
Bonus: Jibril AS told the Prophet SAW that He had chosen the Fitrah.
"O My servants, if the first of you, the last of you, the humans of you, and the jinn of you were to stand in one place and ask something of Me and I gave each one his request, that would not decrease what I have except like the needle decreases [the water] when put into the sea."
What does this mean?
Allah SWT never lessens in power.
Which Name of Allah SWT translates to the Ever Seeing?
Bonus: What is Muraqabah?
Al Basir
Bonus: Watchfulness
What did Bani Israel do when Allah SWT provided them with food?
They wished for other food.
And ˹remember˺ when you said, “O Moses! We cannot endure the same meal ˹every day˺. So ˹just˺ call upon your Lord on our behalf, He will bring forth for us some of what the earth produces of herbs, cucumbers, garlic, lentils, and onions.” - 2:61
How did the Prophet SAW seek protection after the Night Journey?
Bonus: Which Group accepted Islam from this effort?
Dawah towards the Hujjaj
Bonus: Banu al-Khazraj
Why is it important to advice an individual based on their capabilities, regardless if they are optimistic or unenthusiastic?
Acknowledging the pace of an individual helps them to keep realistic goals and avoid burnout.
How is Allah SWT Al Halim?
“He (Al-Ḥalīm) is The One of pardoning and composure, One who is not provoked by rage nor driven to foolish behavior due to the ignorance and sins of man. Those who forgive when unable to punish do not deserve to be called ḥalīm (forbearing); rather the one who is ḥalīm is one who forgives when he is able to punish and who gives respite, not hastening to punish.”
Bonus: What is the difference between patience and forbearance?
Why did Allah SWT ask Bani Israel to slaughter a cow?
To bring the man who was murdered back to life.
Name 4 out of the 8 Prophets the Prophet SAW met on the Night Journey.
Bonus: What is Sidrat al Muntaha?
Adam AS
Isa AS and Yahya AS
Yusuf AS
Idris AS
Harun AS
Musa AS
Ibrahim AS
Bonus: The Lote Tree at the Very End
"Each of the people begins at morning, selling his soul – either freeing it [thereby] or destroying it."
What does this mean?
Every single day we are vendors of our souls. Allah SWT has given us energy so that we may carry ourselves however we choose in our livelihood and interactions.
We sell our souls by either freeing it or destroying it. All throughout each day we make conscious decisions pertaining to how we will approach our prayer, how we will abstain from sins, how many deeds we will perform, and how we will carry ourselves in our interactions.
What does “sami Allahu liman hamidah” mean?
Allah hears those who praise Him.
Indeed, the believers, Jews, Christians, and Sabians—whoever ˹truly˺ believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good will have their reward with their Lord. And there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.
What is the importance of mentioning believing in Allah SWT and doing good?
Bonus: What does this Ayah mean to the Jews, Christians, and Sabians?
Many Islamic teachings attribute success to having internal and external belief. For example, one who believes in Allah SWT must still pray and fast.
Bonus: This Ayah can be seen as an invitation towards them.
What are wisdoms of the interaction when Allah SWT gave the Prophet SAW the commandment of prayers?
*Bonus 200 for each reason.
This meeting shows the status of the prayer. Every other commandment was sent down to the Prophet ﷺ but this one was given on such a special occasion.
The wisdom in Allah SWT lowering the number from 50 can be a display of His SWT Mercy. Allah SWT wants to make things easy for us by asking of us only 20 to 30 minutes a day.
It remind us that we were created to worship Allah SWT. If prayer was 50 times a day, it would be all that we have time for and we would have to make an attempt to pray like the Angels do. But Allah SWT knows our capabilities and gave us 5 which is more than manageable in comparison.
Sufyān bin ʽAbdullāh, who said: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me something about Islam which I will not [need to] ask anyone but you." He SAW said,
"Say, 'I believe in Allah,' and then remain upright."
How is the Purity of Allah SWT unlike the purity of man?
Allah SWT can never have any deficiency to purify Himself from to begin with. He SWT is Absolutely Pure.
What was the response of Bani Israel when they received a Prophet they did not like/agree with?
"...Why is it that every time a messenger comes to you ˹Israelites˺ with something you do not like, you become arrogant, rejecting some and killing others?" 2:87
How did Abu Bakr RA earn his title As Saddiq?
By his firm belief in the Prophet SAW after the Night Journey.