Safiyyah (R)
What was the ultimatum Prophet Mohammad (SAW) gave Safiyyah (R)
He tells her to make a choice, if she accepts Islam, she will be kept and if she chooses to retain the Jewish religion she will be sent back
Why should we love Ahl Al Bayt?
Due to their familial relationship with the Prophet (SAW) and belief in Allah.
Give three examples of those who are permitted from not fasting
Old age, suffering from chronic illness, pregnant women etc.
Which battle did Saffiyah (R) become a prisoner of war?
Battle of Khaybar
The Prophet (AS) stated he would leave us with two things, where if we held onto them, we would not be misguided. What are they?
The Quran and Ahl Al Bayt
What is it called if you break your fast for no reason?
Kaffarah
Saffiyah (R) had a scar. Where was it and how did she acquire it?
It was a green scar in her eye because her previous husband beat her after relaying a dream she had.
Give three examples of Ahl Al Bayt (each from a different category)
Wives of the Prophet (SAW), Tribes of Al Harith and Al Mutalib, families of Jafaar (R), Aqeel and Abbas (R), daughters of the Prophet (SAW)
What is the consequence of intentionally breaking your fast?
Fasting for 60 consecutive days of feeding poor 60 people.
How does Safiyyah (R) defend herself about the allegations said against her by her servant?
She responds by saying, as for Sabbath, she never loved it after Allah (SWT) gave me Jummu’ah, as for the Jews in Medina, they are still my family so I uphold the ties of kinship and mercy and love towards them as according to our religion
What is one command Ahl Al Bayt must follow?
Their inability to accept charity, be it food or money.
What is the difference between qadaa and fidya? Give an example of each.
Qadaa is momentarily not being able to fast due to travel or menstruation and must repay once Ramadan is finished. Fidya is being unable to fast for long periods of time and must pay to make up the fasts.
Two men of the Ansar saw the Prophet ﷺ) walking with Safiyyah. After making eye contact, they look at the Prophet (AS) and start walking very fast so he (AS) calls them back to clarify who this is
Give 4 voluntary fasts that we can do outside of Ramadan.
White Days, Monday and Thursday, Ashuraa', Arafah, Shawaal, fast of Dawood.