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Was Ayyub’s (as) wife supportive of him during his severe sickness? Mention two things she did.
a. Yes. She worked to support him when he was ill. b. She sold her braids, and she was always supportive of him.
100
What did Allah (swt) promise those who practice Sabr?
Allah (SWT) promised those who practice Sabr with Paradise (Jannah).
100
Define Ni’mah, Shukr-ul-Qalb, and Shukr-ul-Lisan.
a. Ni’mah: Gift or blessing from Allah b. Shukr-ul-Qalb: Expressing gratitude with a grateful heart c. Shukr-ul-Lisan: Expressing gratitude with the tongue and with spoken words or phrases
100
What is the greatest joy in Jannah for the believers?
To actually see Allah (swt).
100
When did Allah (swt) make Hajj an obligatory Worship?
Allah (swt) made the Hajj an obligatory worship in the 10th year after Hijrah.
200
Explain the life and trials of Prophet Ayyub (as).
a. Loss of wealth and his family b. Natural disasters c. Sickness
200
Explain the virtue of Sabr in Islam.
a. Sabr is a virtue which results in an attitude that allows someone to bravely face pain and difficulties. b. To have courage to refrain from doing evil in reaction to life’s calamities.
200
Explain how a Muslim should practice gratefulness to Allah by his or her heart.
a. By feeling a whole-hearted gratitude for all our capacities in our body, mind, and soul b. Being grateful for life itself and for the awareness worship and to realize the reality of Allah is another manifestation of Shukr. c. Being grateful for the Rizq or sustenance which Allah has provided is an expression of gratitude.
200
What good news did Allah (swt) tell Prophet Muhammad (saw) in the Ayaat of Surat-ul-Qiyamah?
The promise that the believers will be received in Jannah.
200
How did Maryam answer the people’s questions about the baby?
Maryam would point to the baby, and he speak to the people.
300
What is Al-Qadar
Al-Qadr is fate or destiny, and that everything is controlled by Allah (swt).
300
How did the Prophets express their complaints about the difficult situations they went through?
They turned only to Allah (swt) for the strength to endure the difficulties.
300
Explain how a Muslim should practice gratefulness to Allah by his or her tongue.
Remembrance in Prayer, praising Allah, and announcing the blessings of Allah are all practices of Shukr by tongue.
300
Devil escribe how good people and people who do will look on the Day of Judgement.
A light will emanate from the good people, and the bad people will want to be in that light but will be unable to do so.
300
Where was Prophet Isa (as) born.
According to the Qur’an, under a date tree to a place in the East, remote from Mariam’s family.
400
What did Prophet Ayyub (as) do when he lost his wealth and family?
Prophet Ayoub (as) did not complain. Instead, he was very patient.
400
What are the four foundations that you need to develop the attitude to be patient and perseverant?
a. A clear conscience b. High morals. c. Fear only Allah (swt) d. Avoid/resist temptation.
400
Say the Du’aa to preserve Allah’s blessings. What does it mean?
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ. O Allah, I seek refuge in you from the decline of your blessing, the removal of our state of well-being, the sudden onset of your punishment and from all that displeases you. Allahumma Inni A’udhu bika min zawali ni’matika, wata’hawul afiyatika, wafuja’ati niqmatik, wajamee’ah sakhatik.
400
What did Prophet Zakariyya (as) pray for in his old age and why?
A pious child to take the responsibility of teaching Islam to the children of Israel and to lead a faithful way of life after him.
400
What are the actions which the pilgrim cannot do once he/she does the Ihram and makes his Niyyah/Intention to do the Hajj? List 4.
a. Clipping fingernails b. Wearing perfume c. Cutting hair d. Hunting
500
What are the main aspects of al-Qadr? Define each of them.
a. Khalq (Creation) b. Ilm (Knowledge) c. Mashee’ah (Divine Will) d. and Kitabah (Written destiny)
500
Explain the three main types of patience.
a. Obeying Allah and doing righteous deeds. b. Abstaining from evil and prohibited actions. c. Being patient in times of hardship or disaster.
500
Explain how a Muslim should practice gratefulness to Allah (swt) by his or her body.
a. A Muslim should keep the body clean, the home clean, and should observe worship, eat clean food, and regulate their appetite with the principle of eating halal food. b. A Muslim should also attire the body with noble dress and not degrade their appearances by immodest dress.
500
Describe Maryam and the miracles she experienced.
Maryam was a very pious woman. She would always pray to Allah (swt), and in return, Allah would directly give Maryam fruits from different seasons when there weren’t any available.
500
Define Miqaat, Ihram, and Talbiyah.
Miqaat: The point from which pilgrims start Hajj Ihram: Uniform or garb for Hajj Talbiya: The Du’aa’ announcing the intention for Hajj