Taqwa/Tawba
What does Taqwa mean?
to save or to guard
How do you make istighfar?
say astaghfiru Allah Alatheem min kul thanb atheem
What's the status of parents in Islam?
Parents are given a very high status and children are asked to show them respect.
What is the technical meaning of Ihsan?
Ihsan means to perfect, to excel or to show proficiency and excellence. Therefore it could be considered that the Arabic word ihsan has a dual meaning, goodness and excellence.
Who is Prophet Isa's mother
Maryam or mary
It means you turn to Allah and sincerely say you're sorry
What are ways to make physical purification?
1. Wudu, Gusul, tayammum
How can we show respect to our parents?
1. by doing good deeds towards parents
2. being patient with them
3. not getting angry with them as they get older
4. by praying for them
What is Ihsan mentioned in the famous hadeeth?
To worship Allah as you can see him, but even though you do not see him, he sees you.
Who came down to tell Maryam that she was going to have a baby who would be a Prophet?
Angel Jibrel
What are characteristics of a Muttaqi?
1. Takes the Quran and Sunnah as a guide
2. Establishes/perfect salah
3. Does good deeds for the sake of Allah
What are types of oral sins
1. Gossip
2. backbiting
3. slander
4. lies and spreading rumors
What's the best dua'a to make for our parents?
"Oh Allah have mercy on them like they raised me when I was young"
What's the first degree of Ihsan
Ihsan in intention, i.e. to purify and clean the intention. The Muhsin ([2]) should have a clear intention and pure determination of doing goodness for the sake of Almighty Allah.
What was the first miracle of Prophet Isa
The Quran testifies that in defense of his mother and of the truth, Jesus spoke as an infant, saying, “‘I am a servant of God. He has granted me the Scripture and made me a prophet. And He made me blessed wherever I may be. He commanded me to pray, to give alms as long as I live’”
How does one repent?
1. Immediately give up the sin
2. Express regret for committing the sin
3. Make a firm determination to not commit the same sin
What's the reason the prophets always sought istighfar?
Because they wanted help and strength from Allah against any sins that they might commit unintentionally or unknowingly
What are the characteristics of a Muslim Family?
1. Unity or bond of togetherness
2. members are close to each other during the ups and downs
3. do many things together. especially going to the masjid together
What's the second degree in Ihsan
Ihsan in condition, i.e. to maintain the condition of being a Muhsin. It is to stay Muhsin towards Almighty Allah and towards people despite the change of circumstances. Things and times change, what counts is to be loyal and persistent in your state of Ihsan and to avoid inconstancy.
What are other miracles of Prophet Isa?
He healed the sick, uplifted the distressed and revived the dead. All of these miracles happened with God’s permission, and Jesus never took credit for them himself.
Jesus taught that love and mercy overcome hate and anger. He stressed that only true and sincere faith in the Creator and obedience to Him can bring a person salvation in this life and the here-after.
What are benefits of being a Muttaqi?
1. Brings us success in life in the hereafter
2. We can expect mercy from Allah
3. It can lead us to heaven
4. Muttaqeen will be protected on the day of judgement
What's the solution for committing oral sins?
Allah forgives all sins if the sinner repents and turns away from the sin.
How do we respect our parents?
1. kind words and behaviour
2. helping them and looking after them
3. to be respected and treated well
What's the third degree in Ihsan
Ihsan in time, i.e. to stay a Muhsin despite the passing of time. It is never to give up dedication in worship or weaken your perseverance. It is to make your state of immigration to righteousness eternal”
Which tree was Maryam told to eat from
Palm tree