Qur'an
What are the two ways you should cleanse yourself before you touch the Qur'an?
1. Cleansing of the Body:
- Wudhu
- Mentally
2. Cleansing of the Heart:
a. Make niyyah for good recitation
b. Seek refuge in Allah SWT
c. Begin with the name of Allah SWT
d. Listen quietly & carefully when others are reciting
What are ahadith?
Words of Muhammad (SAW) from which his Sunnah is derived. All hadith is not Sunnah of Muhammad (SAW).
What is the name of Muhammad's (SAW) father?
Abdullah ibn Abdul Muttalib
Who was the first convert to Islam?
Khadija bint Khuwaylid (RA)
What does adab mean?
Manners
Which Surah are we told to recite and reflect upon, to be saved from the Fitnah of Dajjal?
The 18th Surah, Surah Al-Kahf
According to one of the hadith included in Imam Nawwawi's 40 Hadith collection, how can one perfect their faith?
"[...] he loves for his brother what he loves for himself [...]"
What is one benefit of studying the Seerah of Muhammad (SAW)?
1. Gives you success in dunya & akhira.
2. Studying it with Ikhlas will change one's life for the better.
3. The more we know about Rasulullah, the more we will love him.
4. Helps develop our Islamic identity and character.
Who was the first martyr of Islam?
Sumayyah bint Khabbat
What does qalb mean?
Heart
Which Juz is called Juz 'Amma, how many Surah does it contain, and which Surah does it begin & end with?
Juz 30; From the 78th Surah, Surah An-Naba to the 114th Surah, Surah An-Nas; 36 Surah in total
In Imam an-Nawawi's 40-Hadith Collection, what are the 4 components of Ihsan?
1. Sincerity (Ikhlas)
2. Completeness
3. Tastefulness (doing things in a nice manner)
4. Correctness (doing things in the right way)
Who was the tenth son of Abdul Mutalib and why did he intent to slaughter him? Mention 3 reasons.
- He was shown in a dream the location of the hidden Zamzam well occured 4 times
- While digging Zamzam, he had only one son, nobody helped him
- Made duaa for 10 sons and vowed to sacrifice the 10th if accepted (Usually Jahilliyah Arab would make these sacrifices)
- Abdul Muttalib did end up having 10 children, and the tenth son was Abdullah (father of Muhammad SAW)
- Abdullah wasn't killed due to opposition from mother's side of the family, instead Adul Mutalib sacrificed 100 camels
The Throne of Allah Shook and all Gates of Jannah were opened for him by the passing of this Sahabi. Who was he?
Sa'ad ibn Muadh (RA)
What is the difference between Messenger and Prophet?
1. Rasul: Messenger
- Came to comfirm & affirm existing scriptures
2. Nabi: Prophet
- Came with new Scripture
What was the reason for the revelation of Surah Ikhlas?
Imam Ahmad recorded from Ubayy b. Ka'b that the idolaters said to the Prophet, "O Muhammad! Tell us the lineage of your Lord." So Allah revealed this Surah. This narration was also recorded by Al-Tirmidhi.
What are the three ways to test your heart?
1. When you are alone
2. When you hear the Qur'an
3. Settings where the remembrance of Allah is mentioned
The Jews of Madinah asked three questions that only a Prophet would know, what were those questions and where do their answers lie?
1. People of the Cave story (Surah Al-Kahf)
2. Man who traversed the Earth (Surah Al-Kahf)
3. Describe the Soul's Nature (Surah Israa)
In response to this Sahabi's father ridiculing Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Surah Kawthar was revealed. Who was this Sahabi?
Amr Ibn Al 'Aas
What does Nubuwwa mean?
Prophethood
What is the central theme in Surah At-Tukathur, Surah Al-Asr, and Surah Al-Humazah?
1. At-Tukathur: Allah gives us a general view of humanity: about people pursuing and competing for wealth & material gains
2. Al-Asr: Allah tells us of the importance of time
3. Al-Humazah: Allah tells us of how bad mankind can get into loss and the consequences of it
What are 5 pathways to the heart that effect our Imaan, that we should guard?
1. The Prohibition of the Tongue
2. The Prohibition of the Ears
3. The Prohibition of the Eyes
4. The Prohibition of the Private Parts
5. The Prohibition of the Stomach
6. The Prohibition of the Hands
7. The Prohibition of the Feet
What was Dar Al-Arqam? What took place there?
It was the house of Arqam (RA):
1. As the small group of Muslims evolved, they decided to gather in the house of
Arqam near mountain Safa
2. Arqam was the 7th or 10th person to embrace islam
3. His house was on mount safa
4. Until Umar (RA) entered islam. The muslims would regularly congregate there
This Sahabi is involved in the famous story and hadith, where he told Abu Dardaa "[...] your Lord has a right over you. Your family have a right over you and your body has a right over you. Give to each its due [....]" Afterwards, Muhammad (SAW) affirmed him. Who was this Sahabi?
Salman Al-Farsi (RA), he was also the first Persian to convert to Islam.
What does Nifaq mean?
Hypocrisy