Levels of Religion
What are the three levels of religion?
Islam, Iman, Ihsaan
What do Muslims believe about Allah’s angels?
They are created by Allah and do not disobey Him.
What is the meaning of sincerity (Ikhlaas)?
To have pure intentions and do something only for Allah.
How many surahs are in the Qur'an? What is the shortest Surah and the longest Surah?
114
Suratul Kawthar (Shortest)
Suratul Baqarah (Longest)
What is Hadith? What is Sunnah?
The sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The way the Prophet Muhammad(SAW) lived.
What is the meaning of Ihsaan? And can you give me an example?
To worship Allah(SWT) as if you see Him, and know that He sees you even if you do not see Him.
Ex: Fasting during Ramadan and not eating something even if no one is there to see you.
How many Pillars of Islam are there? AND name them all IN ORDER.
Six.
Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and Qadar
Name an act of worship that Allah loves.
Salah, fasting, reciting Qur’an, making Dua, etc
What is Tawheed?
Belief in the Oneness of Allah.
What is the the Shahadah? In Arabic and English.
أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وأشهد أن محمدًا رسول الله
Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah, Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulu-Allah
I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
What are the three important elements of Faith?
1- To believe in your heart.
2- To believe with your tongue.
3- To believe with your limbs. Actions should be according to Allah's (SWT) guidance in the Qur'aan and the prophet's Sunnah.
Name one book of Allah other than the Qur’an.
The Torah, Zabur, or Injeel
What are the two conditions for worship to be accepted?
Sincerity to Allah and following the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW)
What is Shirk? Please give me an example.
Associating partners with Allah.
What is the name of the event when the Qur'an was first revealed?
Laylatul Qadr or the Night of Decree
How does Iman differ from Islam?
Iman is about internal belief, while Islam emphasizes outward actions
What will happen on the Day of Judgment and what happens our deeds?
Allah will resurrect everyone and hold them accountable for their deeds. They will be weighed, and people will be judged based on their actions
What is the proof that Du’a is worship? Give me the Hadith.
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Indeed the supplication is the worship." Then he recited: and your Lord said :" Invoke me, I will respond to you.
Why should we avoid bad deeds in secret?
Because Allah sees everything, even what is hidden
What does Tawheed Al-Rububiyyah refer to?
Belief in Allah's Lordship, that He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Controller of everything
What does Ihsaan inspire Muslims to do in their worship?
Strive for excellence and be mindful of Allah at all times.
What is Qadar and how is it related to Allah’s will?
Qadae is the belief in predestination, the good and the bad of it. Allah wills everything that happens, and nothing occurs without His permission
There are four things that disagree with sincerity (lkhlaas). Please give me the meaning for each one.
1-Ma'siat: Committing sins (this will weaken the lkhlaas)
2-Shirk: Associating others with Allah.
3-Riyaa: Performing an lbadah(worship) with the intention of showing off to others.
4.Nifaq: Hypocrisy (is a false pretender to other truth)
What is the proof that Allah created humans and jinn to worship Him?
"And I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me." (Qur'an 51:56))
Surah Adh- Dhaariyat
What is the name of the record where Allah wrote everything that will happen?
Al-Lawh Al-Mahfoodh