Aqaid
What is the last revealed book?
Believing in the Revealed books of Allah is an essential pillar of our iman(faith). The last revealed book and the greatest book of Allah is the Quran which Allah takes an oath by this luminous Quran in Surah al-Zukhruf.
How many muslims migrated the first time upon the command of the Prophetﷺ to migrate to Ethiopia(al-Habsha) and why was this command given?
11 Muslim men and 4 Muslim women migrated to Ethiopia the first time. The Prophetﷺ commanded this because life for new muslims became very hard in Makkah due to the cruelties of the non muslims.
What are the names of Allah called?
Asma al Husna.
Who are Kiramin Katibeen?
They are the two angels that write the good and bad deeds of a person.
Who is a Muhajir?
Muhajir is an immigrant who migrates leaving one's homeland and settling somewhere else.
Can any new nabi(prophet) come after Prophet Muhammadﷺ?
No, Allah says in surah al-Ahzab that the Prophet Muhammadﷺ is the last prophet of Allah.
When did Hazrat Umar and Hamza join Islam, and who is Hazrat Hamza?
In the 6th year of Nabuwwah(prophethood), Hazrat Umar and Hamza joined Islam. And they enhanced the prestige and reputation of the Muslims. Hazrat Hamza is the paternal uncle of the Prophetﷺ.
What is Imam Mujmal and Iman Mufassal.
The pillars of Iman(faith) have been defined and summarized in 2 statements. Imam Mujmal and Iman Mufassal.
Recite the first kalimah with translation.
There is none worthy of worship except Allah, Muhammadﷺ is the Rasool of Allah.
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ
What is Truth and Falsehood in Arabic?
Truth is Haq and Falsehood is Batil.
The Quran contains truth and it does not contain falsehood.
Who and what is Khatam un-Nabiyeen, and what happens if someone rejects the concept of Khatam un-Nabiyeen?
Prophet Muhammadﷺ is Khatam un-Nabiyeen(the seal of Prophethood). We as muslims believe he is the final prophet. The one who rejects the Prophet Muhammadﷺ being Khatam un-Nabiyeen is a Kafir(disbeliever).
Who was Najashi?
Najashi was the king of Ethiopia was a fair and kindhearted person. Before he became Muslim he was a Christian and a scholar of the Injil and Taurat. He was an African Taba'i. A Taba'i is someone who saw and spend time with a companion of Prophet Muhammadﷺ. He presented a mule as a gift to the Prophetﷺ, and the Prophetﷺ had 6 mules in total for riding.
Recite third Kalimah and its translation.
Glory be to Allah and all praise be to Allah and there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and Allah is Great and there is no power to keep away from sins and no ability to do good but from Allah who is the greatest.
سُبْحَان اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُلِلّهِ وَلا إِلهَ إِلّااللّهُ وَاللّهُ أكْبَرُ وَلا حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيْم
Recite the second kalimah with translation.
I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. He is All Alone and He has no associate and I testify that Muhammadﷺ is His (Distinguished) bondsman and his Rasool.
اَشْهَدُ اَنْ لَّآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَہٗ لَاشَرِيْكَ لَه وَاَشْهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهٗ وَرَسُولُه
Who are Mushrikeen?
Mushrikeen(Polythiests) are those who worship in more than one God. The Quran says this belief is falsehood(Batil).
Why did Allah send Prophets to the world?
Allah sent Prophets throughout history to guide people to the right path. Allah would send a Prophet to a specific nation or community where some would follow and some would not. It is an essential pillar of our iman(faith) to believe in all of the Prophets as Allah commanded.
How did Najashi become Muslim and what happened when he passed away?
Hazrat Ja'affar migrated to Ethiopia and was a representative of the Muslims who spoke to Najashi. Najashi asked him about what Islam teaches about Prophet Isa, so Hazrat Ja'affar recited Surah Maryam after which Najashi recited the Kalimah and accepted Islam. The Prophetﷺ offered the Funeral Salah of king Najashi in Medinah and made dua for his forgiveness.
Recite Iman Mujmal and give its translation.
I solemnly declare my belief in Allah as He is with all His names and attributes, and I have accepted (to obey) all His commands by pledging with my tongue and testifying them with my heart.
امَنْتُ بِاللهِ كَمَا هُوَ بِاَسْمَائِه وَصِفَاتِه وَقَبِلْتُ جَمِيْعَ اَحْكَامِه
iqrarun lisani wa tasdiqun bilqalb
What is Huquq al Ibad?
Islam tells us to respect the relations in our lives including parents, siblings, neighbors, friends, and other relatives. Islam has termed these relationships as Huquq-ul-Ibad. Huqooq means rights and Ibad means people. The Beloved Prophetﷺ said, “The nation which has any person who severs relations in it, is not blessed with the mercy of Allah. Being good to others brings peace, increases rewards, and makes others happy.
What happened to the agreement that was signed by the leaders of the Quraysh and hung inside the Kaaba? And what was on the agreement?
The manuscript was eaten by insects except the name of Allah, therefore the agreement was teared into pieces and the Banu Hashim returned home. On the agreement it said unless the Banu Hashim give the Prophetﷺ so they can kill himﷺ:
-No one will marry anyone from the family of Banu Hashim.
-No one will sell anything to them or buy anything from them.
-No one will meet them, say Salam or talk to them.
-No one will let any food and drink reach them.
What are the 5 things Hazrat Luqman known as Hakim(the wise) advised his son to do as a wise man?
1. Do not do Shirk(worshipping anyone/anything other than Allah).
2. Establish Salah(5 Daily Prayers)
3. Command Goodness
4. Forbid Evil.
5. Be Patient
Why did the social and economic boycott happen to the muslims from the 7th year of Nabuwwah to 10th year of Nabuwwah?
The disbelievers of Makkah noticed that the number of Muslims was increasing day by day. They became very angry and lost their temper. All the leaders of the Quraysh and other disbelievers of Makkah decided to isolate the family of the Holy Prophet, Banu Hashim, forcing them into living in a dark and narrow place(Valley/Shi'b Abi Talib) and preventing them from having access to food and drink so they would starve.
Recite Iman Mufassal and give its translation.
I believe in Allah, His Angels, His (revealed) Books, His Prophets, the Day of Judgement and (I believe that) good and bad destiny is from Allah and (I believe that) there will be resurrection after death.
امَنْتُ بِاللهِ وَمَلئِكَتِه وَكُتُبِه وَرَسُوْلِه وَالْيَوْمِ الْاخِرِ وَالْقَدْرِ خَيْرِه وَشَرِّه مِنَ اللهِ تَعَالى وَالْبَعْثِ بَعْدَالْمَوْتِ
What is Silah Rehmi?
Being Kind and keeping good ties (relationship) with your relatives is known as Silah Rehmi. There are many benefits of doing this. Allah will give more blessings in your sustenance if you have good relations with relatives. You should treat your relatives nicely even if they do not treat you nicely.
Why is the Quran benefiical?
The Quran is full of wisdom. We should make a habit of reading at least 3 verses of the Quran everyday to gain its wisdom. The Quran teaches us the difference between good and evil clearly. it fulfills all the the religious needs that the Ummah has by defining the complete code of life and its various rules/commandments.