AHKAM
Why did Allah give us Aḥkām?
To provide guidelines on what is ḥalāl (permissible) and ḥarām (forbidden), so we can live in a way that brings us closer to Him.
What did Imām aṣ-Ṣādiq say about scholars?
"The scholars are the heirs of the Prophets.
Does a mujtahid make up Islamic laws?
No, a mujtahid never invents laws; they derive them from authentic sources through careful study.
What is taqlīd?
Taqlīd means following the rulings of a marjaʿ in matters of Islamic practice.
Which river is the longest in the world?
The Nile River.
What are Aḥkām?
Aḥkām are the practical laws in Islam
What is the role of scholars in Islam?
They help convey the knowledge of the Qurʾān and the Ahlul Bayt and guide us in practicing Islam correctly.
How many times does the word ʿaql or related forms appear in the Qur’ān?
Answer: 49 times.
In what situations do Muslims need to do taqlīd?
In most daily Islamic matters like rules of prayer, fasting, or financial dealings—unless the person is a qualified scholar themselves.
What planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars.
What is the purpose of following Aḥkām
The purpose is to help Muslims reach the goal of getting closer to Allah and striving for perfection.
What does the word "ʿulamāʾ" mean?
It means "religious scholars" in Arabic.
What is a marjaʿ?
A marjaʿ is a higher-level mujtahid whom others follow and rely on for Islamic rulings.
Can we rely on search engines alone for Islamic rulings?
No, we must ensure we get rulings from authentic, qualified sources like a marjaʿ.
In which year did World War II end?
1945.
What are the two main sources of guidance Allah gave us?
he Qurʾān and the Ahlul Bayt
What is ijtihād?
Ijtihād is the science of deriving Islamic laws from the Qurʾān and teachings of the Ahlul Bayt using deep knowledge and evidence.
Are all mujtahids marājiʿ? why?
No, all marājiʿ are mujtahids, but not all mujtahids are marājiʿ—just like all surgeons are doctors, but not all doctors are surgeons.
Give an example of when a person would need to refer to a marjaʿ.
If someone finds money on the ground and doesn’t know what to do with it, they would need to refer to a marjaʿ for the correct ruling.
Who created the character of Mickey Mouse?
Walt Disney.
Who are we supposed to turn to for guidance during the occultation of the 12th Imām?
The ʿulamāʾ (religious scholars), who connect us to the teachings of the Maʿṣūmīn.
Who is a mujtahid?
A mujtahid is a scholar who is qualified to perform ijtihād and derive Islamic legal rulings.
From which three primary sources does a mujtahid derive Islamic laws?
The Qurʾān, the ḥadīth and sunnah of the Maʿṣūmīn, and their own ʿaql (intellect) and ijmāʾ (consensus of scholars).
Do we need taqlīd for things like daily prayer and fasting in Ramaḍān?
Not necessarily, as these are obvious obligations—but for the details of how to perform them correctly, taqlīd is usually needed.
Which superhero is known as the "Dark Knight"?
Batman.