Ihsaan & Taqwa
What does Ihsaan mean?
To worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot see Him, know that He sees you.
What does “Rabb” mean?
Lord, Creator, and Sustainer.
What does Ikhlaas mean?
Sincerity—doing good deeds for Allah alone.
What is Dhikr?
Remembering Allah by reciting verses or phrases of praise.
Who is the best human being ever born?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What is Taqwa?
Being aware of Allah and being careful not to displease Him.
Who is the Rubb of all creation?
Allah.
What can spoil Ikhlaas?
Showing off or doing something to get praise from others.
What is the best form of Dhikr?
Reading the Qur’an.
Why did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ go to the Cave of Hira?
To reflect, think, and worship Allah away from the people of Makkah.
When should we act with Ihsaan?
All the time, in our everyday life.
What does Allah do as our Rabb?
He creates, sustains, and controls everything.
What does “Actions are judged by intentions” teach us?
Our reward depends on the intention behind our actions.
How should we respect the Qur’an?
Make wudu before touching it and recite it in a clean and quiet place.
What was Makkah like before Islam?
Many people worshiped idols, fought, drank alcohol, gambled, and committed other harmful practices.
Who should we treat with Ihsaan?.
Everyone—family, friends, strangers, and even people who hurt us.
Name one sign of Allah as our Rabb
The sun, moon, plants, or the alternation of night and day.
How can an everyday action become an act of worship?.
By having a sincere intention to please Allah.
What does it mean to recite the Qur’an melodiously?
To recite it in a beautiful, musical, and pleasing manner.
What does “Wahyi” mean?
Revelation—Allah’s communication with His messengers.
How does Ihsaan help us increase Taqwa?
It helps us remember that Allah is always watching us, so we try to do our best and be kind and honest.
What should we do because Allah is our Rabb?
Worship Him alone and be thankful for His blessings.
What does Bismillah mean, and why do we say it?
“In the name of Allah.” We say it before good actions to seek Allah’s blessings and protection.
What are Tajweed, melodious, and mellow?
Tajweed means correct recitation rules; melodious means musical and pleasing; mellow means soft and smooth.
What are some types of revelation?
True dreams, direct speech from Allah, and messages through angels such as Jibreel عليه السلام.