Divine Names
All Beautiful names of Allah can be classified under three broad categories. What are they?
Names that describe what Allah is, Names that describe what Allah is not, and Names that describe how Allah interacts with everything--action names.
What is Shari'ah Law?
This law broadly regulates both the public life and private life of a person regardless of where he/she lives.
What are some Qualitative names of the Quran? (you can just give me three examples)
Al-kitab, al-nimat, al-burhan, al-muhaimin, al-huda, al-haqq, Habl-allah, al-Kalam, Al-furqan, Al-Dhikr, and more.
According to Surah Hujurat, why did Allah Create nations and tribes in the world?
To help people recognize eachother.
What does piety mean?
The quality or state of being pious
What is the meaning of Ar-Rahman?
The most Merciful
What is Sunan of Allah? And How many did we cover? (Give me 3 out of the bunch)
It is the laws of Allah. He created laws for himself. We covered ten. Sunan pertaining to management of the universe, sunan pertaining to cause and effect, sunan pertaining to life on earth, sunan pertaining to reward and punishment, and more.
What is the Objective of the Quran?
To provide guidance, give us hope, distinguish truth from falsehood, and to heal spiritual disease.
What is the throne verse?
Ayatul Kursi
What are the elements of piety regarding faith?
Belief in Allah by acknowledging his Oneness. Belief in the Hereafter and being Held accountable for every deed done in this world. Belief in angels and divine books. And Belief in the Messengers.
What is the Islamic meaning of the term tawhid?
The Oneness of Allah
One of the sunan of Allah relates to how he forgives. What is the statement that correctly states the sunan about forgiveness?
Allah will not forgive those who do not believe and die as a non-believer.
In order to receive guidance from the Quran, we are required to do something. What are some examples of that?
Pray for guidance. Read the Quran. Follow the Message. Apply our intelligence, etc.
According to the Quran, what is the main criterion used to distinguish a superior human being?
His/Hers level of taqwa
What is the second element of Piety?
Right practice. Salat and Zakat, and fulfilling contractual agreements.
In A Hadith, Abu Hurarirah reported that the Rasullullah (SAW) said Allah divided mercy into parts. What were they? And why did Allah do this?
"Allah has divided Mercy into 100 parts, and he kept 99 parts with him and sent one part down to the earth. Because of this one single part, His creatures are merciful to each other"
Another Sunan of Allah relates to how he rewards and punishes people. What is the correct statement about this sunan? (Dont worry, you dont need to say it word for word, just a brief summary)
Allah rewards multiple times for a good deed but punishes equal to the degree of bad deeds.
The Quran is a guidance for what kind of people?
God-fearing people
What Does ayatul kursi start off with?
It begins by saying that there is no god but Allah, Allahu La ilaha Illa huwa, similar to the shahada.
What does Ibn As-Sabil mean?
Describes any person who is away from home and stranded due to lack of money, a job, or. political reason.
Regarding the action names of Allah, we noted that some of his names could be paired with their opposites. Give an example
Ar-Rafie, and Al-Khafid
Every soul will face trials regardless of one's faith.
Why is a Name of the Quran "Al-Haqq"?
Because, nothing in the Quran is false. It is the truth.
Recite ayatul Kursi
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What are the three critical times that require Muslims to remain steadfast or persevere?
In times of hardship, during ilness, and war.