Vocabulary
What is Kufr?
Kufr means to disbelieve in Allah, to hide or conceal the truth, and to deny the correct path after it has become clear.
What is Deviation?
Deviation in Islam is straying away from the straight path.
What is Aqeedah?
Aqeedah is the belief in the onesness of Allah and the following of the principles of Iman.
What is the opposite of deviation?
The opposite of deviation is following the straight path.
Leaving the Qur'an and Sunnah can cause Deviation? (True or False )
True
What is Fitrah?
This is the right path toward faith in the Oneness of Allah, which exists in every human being.
What types of deviations are there?
Kufr(Disbelief), Shirk(Associating partners with Allah), and Bid'ah (Innovation in religion)
What does correct Aqeedah protect a Muslim from?
Shirk, Kufr, bid'ah, and other forms of misguidance.
How can ignoring the Sunnah lead to deviation?
Without following the sunnah, a person may misinterpret the Quran, invent new practices (bid’ah), or stray from correct worship, which results in going off the straight path.
Ignorance is not a cause of deviation? ( True or False )
False
What is Shirk?
This major form of deviation involves associating partners with Allah in worship, His lordship, or His names and attributes.
What is digression from the straight path?
This is when person strays from the straight path and follows the ways that lead them away from Allah.
How can a Muslim protect themselves from deviation?
By learning Aqeedah, following the Quran and Sunnah, and staying with righteous company.
How does deviation affect a person’s relationship with Allah?
Deviation weakens a person’s connection with Allah, leading to loss, distance from His mercy, and punishment.
How can bad people cause deviation?
(Answer: They can influence you to leave the straight path and follow wrong ways.)
What is Bid'ah?
Bid‘ah refers to innovations in religion where people attempt to add practices to Islam that were never approved by Allah or His Messenger ﷺ.
What does the Quran give as a solution to deviation?
Following the guidance of Allah and His Messenger.
Why should Muslims not deviate from correct Aqeedah?
Correct Aqeedah ensures that belief in the onesness of Allah and it requires the following of, His attributes, and His commands is pure and untainted. Deviating can lead to shirk or kufr, which endangers one’s faith and relationship with Allah.
Why is holding onto the Qur’an and Sunnah essential to avoid deviation?
Holding onto the Quran and Sunnah ensures a Muslim stays on the straight path because they provide clear guidance on beliefs, worship, and morals.
Following desires instead of Allah’s commands can lead to deviation. (True and False)
(True)
What is Awliyaa?
Awliyaa refers to the righteous servants of Allah.
How does shaytaan guide us away from Deviation?
By making up false information and making it appear to be true.
How does Deviation play part in Aqeedah?
Deviation in Aqeedah corrupts the very foundation of Islam. That’s why Muslims are taught to hold firmly to the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the understanding of the Prophet’s companions.
How does the Qur’an describe and warn against deviation?
The Quran warns that deviating from Allah’s guidance leads to misguidance, loss of blessings, and punishment. It emphasizes following the straight path, obeying Allah, and not altering or neglecting His commands.
Why does mixing Islam with false ideas or other religions cause deviation?
(Answer: Because it adds beliefs that are not from Islam and confuses people’s faith.)