Previous Halaqas
What are two of the common barriers we think of regarding duaa?
- I've made too many mistakes
- I only turn to Him when I'm struggling
- I've made dua for years and nothing changed
- My heart is dry/ I'm angry at Allah (swt)
Who was the first person Nabi ﷺ went to after being revealed the first verse of the Quran?
Khadijah (ra)
Where is Ayatul Kursi located in the Quran?
Surah al-Baqarah
Meaning of Al Wadud (One of Allah's names)
"The Most Loving"
"The Affectionate"
- Yes (answered straight forward)
- Yes but delayed until Jannah
- Protected against an equal harm
Where was the Qur’an revealed first
In the cave of Hira (Makkah)
Why are the last two ayahs of Surah Al-Baqarah important?
Reciting at night is sufficient [in protection].
They were given as a gift along with the five fard/obligatory prayers.
What is worship?
Anything we make it to be as long as it connects back to pleasing Allah (swt)
Intention
Finish the Hadith:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Be mindful of Allah wherever you may be. Follow a bad deed with a ___ ___ to ______ it. And treat people with good ________.
good one, erase. character
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Be mindful of Allah wherever you may be. Follow a bad deed with a good one to erase it. And treat people with good character.
How many Prophets are mentioned by name in the Quran?
Mention two times when Ayatul Kursi should be recited.
Either:
- Before Sleeping
- After Fard/Obligatory Prayers
- Morning/Evening
What are some ways we can build a healthy relationship with Allah (swt)?
Positive, consistent interactions
Not action items that occur once in a while.
Al-Rahman is mercy is towards all creation.
Al-Rahmin is mercy reserved for the believers.
Two names that reference the Quran as mentioned in The Quran itself.
Al-Furqan
Al-Kitab
Al-Thikr
Al-Tanzil
Al-Huda
Al-Noor
And so on...
Where is the "Chief of the Quran" located?
In Surah Baqara, Ayatul Kursi
What is the correlation between the bridge activity we did and the lesson for that day?
Up to teacher interpretation. :)
What is the correlation between the planting activity we did and the lesson for that day?
Up to teacher interpretation. :)
Muharram
Rajab
Thul-Qa'dah
Thul-Hijjah
What is the "Summit of the Quran"?
Surah Al-Baqara
If Allah (swt) doesn't need our worship then why does he punish the people who don't?
- The reward can't be the same for those who worship vs don't
- Relationship between parent and toddler/teacher and student.
- Worship is mandated out of love for us and knowing what's better for our being, not out of need for Him.
True another name is tarweeh