Will Power
Define will power
What is the ability (power) to control your desires (will) or to have discipline or self-control
What is to determine which one of us will be best in character?
Or do you think that you will enter Paradise before Allah tests those of you who fought (in His Cause) and (also) tests those who are As-Sabirun (the patient)? [3: 142)].
Two influences of character
What is nature vs. nurture?
True or False: Culture and Islam contradict each other
What is False
Dua of knowledge we say at the beginning of class
Allahuma 3alimni ma yanfa3ni wa infa3ni bima 3alamtani wa zidni 3ilma
Oh Allah teach me what benefits me, benefit me from what you have taught me, and increase me in knowledge.
The month in the year we exercise will power
What is Ramadan?
True or False: All people are tested the same way
False, Allah tests people in accordance to their personality and their life circumstances. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses.
The other creation who has free will
What is Jinn kind?
What is:
fourth of July fireworks
Going apple picking in the fall
Thanksgiving
Participating in city parades, state fairs, etc.
Demanding rights for women, for workes, etc.
Dua Ms. Amineh says at the beginning of every class
What is the dua of Musa a.s. for good speech: Rabi ishra7 li sadri wa yaser li amri wa i7lol 3oqdata min lisani yafqaho qawli.
Dua of Ibrahim a.s. for wisdom: Rabi hib li hikman wa il7akni bil sali7een wa irziqni lisana sidqin min al akhireen.
Allah does not expect children and teenagers to exercise will power, only Adults.
What is false, Allah expects all of His creation to control themselves and act in a way that pleases Him.
There are tests you cannot pass
Getting Into Al Firdous
What are actions/efforts plus the mercy of Allah?
The main theme behind what Hercules asked Abu Sufyan about with regards to the prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
What is:
Hercules asked Abu Sufyan mainly questions about the prophet Muhammad s.a.w.'s character and treatment of others.
The two guides we use to define good character
What is the Quran and Sunnah
Give an example of having weak and strong will power
What is: an example that shows good understanding of how to implement self control.
What is Filtration, Purification, Elevation.
Filtration: to clean us from our sins.
Purification: there may be qualities about us that need to be improved. Example: we might have a bit of greediness or arrogance in us.
Elevation: we are already close to Allah, but Allah wants to raise our rank and get us closer to Him in Jennah.
Hadith Qudsi About Allah Coming Closer
“Take one step towards me, I will take ten steps towards you. Walk towards me, I will run towards you.”
Dua the prophet Muhammad s.a.w. made to help him have good character
“Oh Allah, don’t make me independent of You and don’t leave me to myself for even the blink of an eye.”
Oh Turner of the hearts keep my heart firm on your straight path.
Oh Allah help us to remember you, thank you, and worship you with Ihsan.
Remedy for failing a test or committing a sin
Feeling bad about the sin or the poor reaction (repentance), stoping it, and planning on not doing it again.
Three Tactics to Improve Will Power
What is:
Avoiding temptations (environment or people)
Fasting
Creating a reward and punishment for yourself
Having others around who will support you and your goal or have a similar goal
Ways to Know if the test is a punishment or love
What is your reaction to the test: if you are coming closer to Allah, the test is a means of honor and love. If you move away, it is a punishment.
Name three ways to improve your akhlaq
What is:
~ studying/reflecting on the Quran
~ Treating people kindly
~ Helping people and being with those who have less
~ Get feedback about your akhlaq from others
~ stay humble and always be willing to learn
Hadith about the three rights and obligations
"Your Lord has a right on you; and your soul has a right on you; and your family has a right on you; so you should give the rights of all those who have a right on you). (Sahih Bukhari)
Three remedies for obtaining Allah's pleasure or success
What is:
1) Fear Allah wherever you are
2) Follow up bad deeds with good
3) Treat people well