Rewards of Allah (swt)
Who can receive Allah's rewards?
Everyone. (it is not limited to only a few or human beings)
Who needs discipline?
Everyone
Which beautiful name of Allah means "The Restorer" or "The One who repairs losses"?
Al-Jabbar
Which divine book is the oldest in terms of when it was revealed?
The Tawrat (revealed more than 3,000 years ago)
Name two things the lesson gives as examples of gifts Allah gives without us doing a specific good deed.
Air and water
How are Allah’s rewards different from a reward such as a trophy or certificate given by a teacher?
Allah’s rewards are things that actually benefit us
What is the primary difference between Allah's discipline and total punishment?
Discipline is a mild trial meant to help us realize our mistakes and correct us, whereas punishment is severe pain, suffering, or total destruction.
Who is Abu Hurairah?
This specific companion of Rasullullah (S) narrated the famous Hadith detailing the 99 names of Allah.
What is the Arabic term used in the Qur'an to describe the divine guidance sent to Prophet Ibrahim (A), which was compiled as manuscripts rather than a formal book?
Suhuf
A person performs one small good deed, receives no recognition from other people, and does not immediately see a reward. Explain why the lesson still says the deed matters.
Allah notices every deed, even small ones. Human recognition is not necessary, Allah does not forget good deeds, and the reward may come later or in a form the person does not immediately recognize.
Which two prophets built the Ka’bah and didn’t receive their rewards for it until years later?
Ibrahim (a) and ismail (a)
What does Allah always send to a person or community before He disciplines them?
warning
Linguistically, what is the difference between the qualities of Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim?
Ar-Rahman means Allah gives blessings unconditionally to everyone (like air and water), while Ar-Rahim refers to the special mercy earned specifically through our good deeds.
How does the modern Christian Gospel (Injil) differ structurally from the Qur'an regarding how it was written and preserved?
The modern Gospel is a compilation written by Christian saints hundreds of years after Prophet 'Isa (A), whereas the Qur'an contains the exact words revealed to Prophet Muhammad (S) and was memorized during his lifetime.
Why did Allah choose to discipline the Makkan Quraish with a famine instead of destroying them completely like the people of Nuh (A) or Lut (A)?
Allah had the foresight to know that the Quraish would eventually accept Islam, turn their lives around, and help the cause of faith.
What are the two specific actions a person must take in order to receive Allah's gifts and rewards?
Obey Allah and follow the guidelines in the Qur'an.
the textbook's analogies, if pulling a weed from a lawn is discipline, what action would represent total punishment?
Completely getting rid of or destroying the entire lawn.
What does the human name Abdur-Rahman mean?
Servant of the Most Kind (or Most Merciful)
What are the three major ideas a Muslim should remember when a reward seems to be missing?
Allah notices the deed, Allah never forgets the reward, and Allah knows the best time to give it.
According to Surah Al-Baqarah (2:55), what are the five things Allah explicitly states He will use to test believers?
Fear, hunger, loss of property, loss of lives, and loss of fruits
What do the names As-Salam and Al-Mu'min mean as described in Surah Al-Hashr?
As-Salam means "The Source of Peace" and Al-Mu'min means "The Guardian of Faith
Why were ancient revelations like the Tawrat, Zabur, and Injil physically lost or altered over time instead of being perfectly preserved in books?
Paper-making and printing technologies were unknown at the time; the texts were written on mediums like leather that easily became damaged and lost over history.