Definitions
What does Tawheed mean?
The defenition of Tawheed is to single out Allah the exalted in what is unique to him.
What are the types of Aqidah?
2. False Belief (Batil Aqidah)
Does major shirk take a person out of Islam?
Yes, major shirk nullifies all of one's deeds and takes a person out of Islam.
What did Ibn Taymiyyah say about worship?
It is Outward and Inward and must be sincere in both. Allah loves the one who sincerely worships and is pleased with him.
What are rational (Aqliy) verses?
“Do you not reason?”
“Do you not reflect?”
— These are the verses that call people to use their intellect and encourage contemplation and reflection.
What is the LINGUISTIC meaning of Aqidah?
The LINGUISTIC meaning of Aqidah is "to tie, to bind".
What are the two types of Shirk?
1. Major shirk
2. Minor shirk
What makes major shirk different from minor shirk?
Major shirk is very serious and goes over limits, while minor shirk does not reach that level but is still sinful.
Is worship only prayer and fasting?
No, it includes many other actions Allah commanded us to do.
What are textual (Naqliy) verses?
Those that come straight out of the Quran or Hadith, that we should never doubt or judge.
What is the LINGUISTIC meaning of Shirk?
The LINGUISTIC meaning of Shirk is to associate partners with Allah.
What are the two types of Kufr?
1. Major kufr
2. Minor kufr
Does minor shirk cancel all deeds?
No, but you should still avoid it because it is a sin and you would repeatedly be misguided.
What are the conditions of worship?
1. Being sincere with Allah
2. Being in accordance with Sharia
Can Naqliy reject Qur’an and Hadith?
No, one can never use reason or logic to judge them.
What does Zulm mean?
Zulm means not to place the truth where it belongs.
What are the three types of Tawheed?
1. Tahweed al Uluhiyyah
2. Tawheed ar Rububiyyah
3. Tawheed asma was Sifaat
Can Allah forgive minor shirk?
Allah may forgive them if he wills. If they dont repent, he punishes them but they won't remain in hell forever.
What are the pillars of worship?
1. Love
2. Fear
3. Hope
What is Tafakkur (terminological)?
It means to look at the creations of Allah and, through them, come to know and recognize Him.
What is the TERMINOLOGICAL meaning of Munafiq (Hypocrite)?
The TERMINOLOGICAL meaning of Munafiq (Hypocrite) is to outwardly show Islam while disbelieving in the heart.
What are the two types of Verses?
1. Rational verses (Aqliy)
2. Textual verses (Naqliy)
What happens if someone dies upon major shirk?
Why must worship be sincere?
Worship must be sincere so it can be accepted.
What is Tadabbur (linguistic)?
To repeatedly reflect and look deeply in order to understand the truths and meanings behind something.