Appreciating Allah's Gifts
How many favours has Allah bestowed upon us? Give three examples.
Infinite.
When do we do Sujood-ush-Shukr?
Whenever something good happens to us or we receive good news.
Name 3 ways to show our gratitude to Allah (from the list in the textbook)
Any three of these:
1) Have a grateful tongue
2) Have a grateful heart
3) Have a grateful body
4) Obey Allah and avoid sins
5) Use His blessings properly and wisely
6) Do not waste the gifts Allah gives us
7) Help others whenever you can.
8) Give sadaqah and charity to the needy
9) Be thankful to others as well.
Describe the requirement for Wudu when performing Sujood-ush-Shukr.
It is not required to do perform Sujood-ush-shukr, but it is recommended.
What will Allah do if we are grateful towards Him?
He will bestow us with even more blessings to be grateful for.
Describe the requirement of facing the Qiblah during Sujood-ush-Shukr.
Like with Wudhu, it is not required but it is recommended.
Is expressing gratitude to Allah an act of worship? If so, what is it called?
It is called Ibadat-ush-Shukr.
Describe how to do Sujood-ush-Shukr, describing everything that can be said.
First, go into sujood with Allahuakbar. Then, say "Subhana rabbiyal a'la" like you would normally. Then, thank Allah for His blessings and praise Him for his favours. Finally, raise your head and do not do tasleem.
Tell the story of the Nation of Sheba in great detail. (the story in the textbook)
They lived in Ma'rib, a part of Yemen. They were craftsman and built a huge dam two miles long and one hundred and twenty feet high. Because of this dam, they were blessed with an abundant food supply and gardens. There were twelve towns of Saba', who all turned away from Allah and were sent a Prophet. But they were too arrogant and continued forgetting Allah. So Allah destroyed them with a mighty flood that destroyed the dam and themselves.
When did the Prophet (S.A.W.) do Sujood-ush-Shukr on the back of his camel (specifically from the textbook.)
After the conquest of Makkah. He did so instead of bragging or celebrating loudly.