Knowledge
This source of knowledge relies on our physical body.
Our 5 Senses
Premise 1: All doors are made up of wood
Premise 2: All wood is flammable
Conclusion =
All doors are flammable.
During the recent mayoral debate, it was clear that Candidate A was not fit for the role. After all, he was wearing such an outdated suit, and everyone knows that a person who can't even dress properly can't manage a city.
Ad Hominem
Which argument for the proof of God did we learn this year?
Argument by Design.
Is it permissible to visit public places where music is being played, even if it is suitable for entertainment and amusement gatherings, provided that one does not intentionally listen to it?
Yes, it is permissible (like in malls).
This source of knowledge relies on the past history.
Transmitted knowledge.
Premise 1: Performing Salat sincerely keeps you away from indecent acts
Premise 2: Keeping away from indecent acts results in success in life
Conclusion:
Performing Salat sincerely results in success in life.
I can't believe people think Argentina is going to win the championship. Everyone I know is rooting for Brazil.
Bandwagon.
If you look at an eye or a leaf, why might you say that they are "designed"?
Because they are complex and and highly ordered.
Is it impermissible to feel excited and happy when listening to a music tune on the merry-go-round?
Yes, it is allowed.
Our knowledge of the "sun" is o_ _ _ _ _ _ .
Obvious (instead of not obvious).
Premise 1: ____________
Premise 2: All mammals give birth
Conclusion: All bears give birth
All bears are mammals.
People who believe in Islam are simply misguided. I once met a Muslim who couldn’t even explain the basic tenets of their faith.
Strawman.
Describe the Argument by Design in detail.
If complicated manufactured objects have designers, natural ones must as well. The only person who could have designed these natural objects is God. God, therefore, must exist.
Which of these items is not part of the checklist for Haram music?
a) The song or music makes a person happy and tap their feet to the beat
b) The lyrics attribute lies towards God
c) The song or music is specifically known for being played in gatherings of impermissible acts
The song or music makes a person happy and tap their feet to the beat.
Our mental images (knowledge) are either ___ or ___.
A single image or a complete sentence.
Premise 1: All birds have feathers
Premise 2: All things that have feathers _______
Conclusion: All birds can fly
All things that have feathers, can fly.
Aren't you the same person who failed high school math? Why should we listen to you?
Ad Hominem
The complexity of the universe and the natural world is evidence that it has been designed by God.
Do you agree with this statement?
Yes, this statement is correct.
If a song has swear words in it, why is it impermissible to listen to it?
The lyrics contain problematic content.
The Quran is what kind of source of knowledge?
Revelation (which then becomes transmitted Knowledge).
Logic is a part of what source of knowledge?
Aql (intellect)
You say that freedom of speech is important, but didn't you support a ban on a controversial speaker last year?
Tu Quoque.
Name any other argument for the proof of God.
Argument by Causality.
Imam Ridha (a) said, “If Allah distinguishes between truth and falsehood where is the place of haram songs?” The person said, ‘It is in falsehood.’ He (the Imam) said, ‘So you have issued the judgment.’”
How did the person come to the conclusion himself that the music and song he was listening to was haram?
a) Because he just felt that way
b) Through his own intellect
c) Because the Imam taught him
d) Because he saw a dream
Through his own intellect.