Patience and Perseverance
How should a Muslim react when losing a loved one?
Muslims should be patient and say the duaa "to Allah we belong and to him we shall return Oh Allah help me through my calamity and grant me better than it".
What does it mean to be thankful to Allah?
It means gratitude (shukr) and it means to recognize the endless favors of Allah.
What is al-nafs-al-lawwama?
It is the blameful soul which is constantly regretful and blaming itself for not being better. it always sees what it has done for Allah is small and insignificant. They are always trying to improve.
Who was Zakariyya
zakariyya was one of the many great prophets sent to the children of israel. he worked as a priest to Allah in the temple of Jerusalem. He was saddened that many priests no longer held the true spirit of sincerity to serve god and the people.
How should a Muslim practice patience in time of illness?
Say the duaa of prophet Ibraheem "and when I'm ill he heals me" Muslims should remember that whatever they have suffered in this short life will entitle them to a great reward in the hereafter.
What is the Surah that is called the surah of the favors of Allah and why?
Surat Al-Nahl (the bees)
In this surah Allah details many of his favors, blessings, and gifts, he granted to mankind, and his other creations.
why did prophet mohammed repeat the ayaht while receiving it from jibreel?
He was worried that he would miss or forget something revealed to him.
What did zakarayya used to see when he enters the chamber of Mariam.
He used to find a lot of food and fruits that were out of seasons, she had a lot of sustenance from Allah.
How should Muslims practice patience when losing property?
Muslims use these blessings in the best way possible but they never become addicted to them. They know that the blessings of this world are temporary and that the home of the real property is in the afterlife.
What are the three types of thankfulness?
Thankfulness of the heart, tongue, and body.
(shukr al-qalb, shukr al-lessan, and shukr al-jawarih)
What did Allah instruct prophet Mohammed to do while receiving the Quran?
Allah told him to listen to the full revelation first assuring him that he would enable him to learn the ayat by heart.
What did Zakarayya do when he saw the miracles that Mariam experienced?
He made a duaa to Allah to grant him a child that would be a devout servant of Allah and a pious community leader
Should Muslims practice patience in times of hunger?
True believers remain pleased with Allah when rich or poor, hungry or well fed. Allah tells us in the Quran that people who are afflicted with poverty and ask for Allah's help with patience and good behavior he promised them that his help is very near and he will ease their burden.
How should Muslims practice gratefulness to Allah in their hearts, by their tongues, and by their bodies?
Heart: not complaining ex: Prophet Musa asked Allah how can i thank you when i know that if i worship you al the time it would not pay you back even for my eyesight. Then Allah revealed to him these thankful feelings in your heart are enough for me.
Tongues: Acknowledging and announcing the favors of Allah during your prayer, verbal communications with others, and by remembering the first Ayah in Al-fatiha
Bodies: by praying, fasting, all types of worship, sujood al-shukr (prostration of thankfulness), and helping others.
Describe how good and bad people will look on the day of judgment?
Good people's faces will be bright and happy looking at their lord while bad people's faces will be dark and gloomy knowing that the punishment of Allah is going to hit them.
How was Prophet Yahya different from the rest?
even in his young age Prophet Yahya was granted
1. wisdom and knowledge
2. empathy and love for all of God's creatures
3. humility in his manners, his clothing, and his possessions
4. piety
How should Muslims practice patience when hurt by slander?
As mentioned in the Quran Allah points out that he expects the faithful to live by the Quran's morality regardless of bad behavior he may face with unbelievers or bad people.
What is the duaa that helps you thank Allah?
"Oh Allah help me to remember you, to show great fulness to you, and to worship you in the best way"
Why were these ayat revealed
That the prophet Mohammed tried to warn his uncle abu jahl from the terrible punishment of the day of judgment but abu jail responded with "what do you threaten me? neither you nor yor lord could do anything to me, I am the best man in this vally". So Allah revealed these ayat.
What was Yahya's mission and teachings?
1. Worship Allah
2. Offer prayers
3. Observe fasting
4. Give charity
5. Remember Allah in your daily life