Lesson 7
what is the meaning of:
Ghina and Laghw
singing: song
Vain talk
what is the definition of Fitnah and Fasad?
fitnah: trial, strife, mischief
what are the definitions of the following words:
Dhann, Husn, and Su
Dhann: assumption
Husn: good
Su: bad or evil
someone whos eyelid has been injured
what are the definitions of the following two words?
Khums and Sahm
the one-fifth tax and portion
true or false:
its permissible to visit places that play haraam music, if one is intentionally listening to it
false: one may visit a place in which haraam music is being played, however, if only they are unintentionally listening to it
when Fitnah and Fasad are used separately they have different meanings
true or false?
true, when they are used separately they might have different meanings
describe the meaning of Husn adh dhann
guessing, thinking, believeing or supposing goods of others
overall, assuming the best of people or giving them the benefit of the doubt
who was Malik Ibn Harith al-Nakha'i to Imaam Ali?
very close companion to Imam Ali
Khums is 30% of certain items a person acquires as wealth, which must be paid as an Islamic Tax
false; Khums is only 20%
is it okay for a du'a or nasheed to be reciting in the same manner as a song?
no, this is still considered China
the kind of mischief that the Quran describes as Fitnah and Fasad, is serious, however its not that big of a sin
false; Fitnah and Fasad are one of the most serious sins described in the Quran
How does su adh-dhann differ from Husn adh-dhann?
while Husn adh-dhann means giving someone the benefit of the doubt, su adh-dhann means thinking of a person in a way that destroys harmony and unity among family or friends
how did Malik Ashtar gain his title?
what are some examples of Sahm Imam?
- Providing the necessary expenses of the poor and needy Shias
- propagating the religion of Islam
- providing stipends to the Ulama and hawzah students
true or false:
the word ghina is not mentioned in the Quran, but the concept is
true
what are the three forms of Fitnah and Fasad
also, list one example for each form
physical - (person destroys property, kills innocent people, etc.)
verbal - (a person spreads rumors about others, creates lies, and causes fights)
telling others of ones sins - (when a person commits sins in public or tells others about his or her own sin)
true or false:
If you were to see someone committing a sin, for example, you see them enter a bar. It is always better to assume the worst as it might likely be the reality.
false; it is always better to assume the best scenario as things are not always what they seem.
(Husn adh-dhann)
how did Malik Ashtar pass away and what was he doing?
he was poisoned by someone that Mu'awiyah sent.
Malik Ashtar was on his way to govern Egypt
this is used to support the poor, orphans or stranded on a journey
what are the three aspects of a song that can make them haraam
lyrics, instruments, tune or voice.
Describe the role of tests
Allah wants everyone, by obeying the laws of islam to struggle and suffer through circumstances in life, to expand ones potential and grow their level of perfection for him
What is the correct response to a brother or sister in Islam who is attempting to tell you about another brother or sister in islams sins?
you politely ask them to stop and to not spread rumors. Unless they have concrete proof, one cannot assume.
what were the roles of a govern that Imam Ali described in the letter of Nahj Al- Balaghah
Economic policy, military policy, & social policy
why is Khums provided to a mujtahidin?
this is to help ensure they don't rely on the government for money because they may be forced to agree with certain ideas or policies. It also ensures that there's no doubt over their personalities