Chapter 1
What is the purpose for which we were created?
To worship and revere Allah alone
How do you define Aqeedah?
How many pillars of Imaan do we have?
6
Who was the first wife of the Prophet (peace be upon him)?
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
Who was the angel who brought revelation to the Prophet?
Jibril 'alayhis salaam
Who defines what is 'good' and 'bad'?
Allah - whatever He tells us is good, we consider it good, and whatever He tells us is bad, we consider it bad
What are the sources of our Aqeedah?
Qur'an and Sunnah
What are the 6 pillars of Imaan?
Belief in Allah, belief in His angels, belief in His books, belief in His messengers, belief in the Day of Judgement, belief in Divine Decree
Who is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur'an?
Maryam (mother of 'Isa alayhis salaam)
Which Surah contains two basmalahs?
Surah an-Naml
What is subjective morality?
The idea that what is considered good and bad is dependent on people's opinions or societal opinions, trends, and feelings
Allah and the Prophet (peace be upon him) compared our Aqeedah to what type of tree?
A palm tree - with deep roots firmly planted in the ground. Does not bend/fall when wind blows or when anyone shakes it.
True or false: a person can be a Muslim if they deny the Day of Judgement.
False
She is mentioned in the Qur’an as the wife of Pharaoh who prayed for a home in Paradise.
Asiyah bint Muzahim
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What is objective morality?
The idea that the definition of 'good' and 'bad' stay the same, regardless of time, people's opinions, and society. In Islam, this is true because Allah defines good and bad and those definitions don't change.
Is our aqeedah opinion or fact/belief?
Fact/belief
What is the job of Allah's prophets and messengers?
To convey Allah's message to us - to invite us to worship Allah alone and show us how to do that
Which woman was known as the "Guardian of the Qur'an"?
Hafsah bint 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, wife of the Prophet
Which Surah does not have the basmalah at the beginning?
Surah at-Tawbah
Who does Shaykh al-Islam refer to as "the true prisoner"?
The one whose heart is imprisoned from Allah
Benefits of Aqeedah in daily life?
guides you, gives you purpose, helps you get through difficult times, shows you what is right and wrong
Define Divine Decree.
The belief that Allah has already written for us what is to come until the Day of Judgement, good and bad.
Mentioned in Sūrat al-Mujādilah, she came to the Prophet ﷺ with a complaint that led to revelation about certain issues regarding marriage and divorce.
Khawlah bint Tha'labah
The first compilation of the Qur'an happened during the caliphate of Abu Bakr. Who was the companion who Abu Bakr gave this task to? He was known as a scribe of the revelation.
Zayd ibn Thabit