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Who is All-Knowing and All-Wise?
Allah (swt)
If someone gets sick because they didn’t care about hygiene, whose fault is it?
their own
Do the tests and trials continue after our death?
no, the tests end at death. they are meant for this temporary world
Who faced many tests but stayed patient and faithful?
our imams
Can suffering also come from other people’s actions?
yes eg palestine
What type of suffering comes from the actions of others?
Injustice or oppression.
What are “speed breakers” compared to in the lesson?
Hard times that remind us of God.
What can cause some of our suffering?
our own actions
What is life described as in this lesson?
A test or examination from God.
What do tests show about a person’s faith?
How strong it is.
Why did God give humans free will?
so we can choose between good and bad.
Why didn’t God make us like angels?
Because He wanted to test us through free will.
How do troubles help people grow?
They make us stronger and wiser.
What happens to talents during hard times?
They shine and improve.
Why are hardships not everlasting?
Because life in this world is temporary.
Who will be rewarded for their suffering?
Those who are patient and do good.
How can one person’s bad behavior become another’s test?
it tests how the other person reacts or stays patient.
Why can’t humans always understand why bad things happen?
because we have limited knowledge
How do tests reveal our true faith?
They show if we obey God even in difficulty.
Why should we still do good even if others don’t?
Because we are tested for our own actions
Why can’t we call natural disasters proof that God is unjust?
Because the material world has limits, and God’s wisdom is beyond ours.
e.g one thing we know: earth quake release heat from underneath the earth, there might be many other reasons but our limited knowledge so we wouldn't know.
What should we say when we face hardship?
(mentioned in the Quran)
We are from God and to Him we return.”
(innalillah wa inna............)
What example from nature shows that judgments can differ?
Rain — bad for slum dwellers but good for farmers.
What does the Qur’an say God will test us with? (mention at least 4)
fear,
hunger,
loss of wealth,
loss off life, and
children
What is a positive outcome of humanity facing afflictions like widespread diseases? eg Covid
it brings out hidden talents and encourages scientific and technological advancements. eg vaccines for covid, cure for malaria are examples of how challenges led people to progress.