Vocabulary
Define "Blind Faith"
Unquestioning belief in something, even if it’s unreasonable or wrong.
Islam is a set of dos and don'ts that are here to make us "good" people
False - Islam has dos and don'ts but is more comprehensive than that. It provides us guidance on how to live as individuals, in society, and how to organize society itself.
What does it mean when Allah (swt) says "there is nothing like Him?"
Allah is not like His creation. He has no start/end. He is Perfect and has no resemblance to His creation.
What is a theist?
A person who believes in God.
Which two attributes of Allah describe Him as being "The Guide"?
Al-Hadi and Ar-Rashid
Define "Atheism"
“Not a theist” → one who does not believe God exists.
8th grade addition: it is impossible to prove that God exists.
False - our ideas of right and wrong are constantly changing over time.
Examples: LGBTQ, dress code, gender roles, trends, etc.
Does Allah have mercy on those who deny Him? If so, which attribute tells us this?
Ar-Rahman
Is it truly possible to believe in what you can't see? If so, name 3 things!
Yes! We believe in:
air, gravity, feelings, etc.
Every morning and evening.
Define "Fitrah" (فطرة)
The natural ‘pattern’ humans are created upon that acknowledges Allah exists and has an affinity to worship Him
8th grade: also referred to as our ‘innate disposition’ → think of it as how we’re hardwired
We can't fully prove Islam to be the Truth - we need to have some faith in what we can't fully understand.
False - proving Islam to be the Truth from Allah requires us to prove:
-Allah exists
-The Prophet was actually sent the Qur'an from our Creator
There is NO blind faith in Islam
Why does Allah use "He" and "We" when we know Him to be genderless and One?
Rules and implications of the Arabic language!
What does Atheism do to a person and their perspective on life?
It removes any meaning from life itself. We're here for no purpose and our life has no real purpose.
What are the three categories for the Islamic worldview?
Islam teaches us how to:
-Treat ourselves
-Treat others
-Organize society
Define "The Big Bang Theory"
This theory claims that the universe came into being from one single collision. Heat and pressure from different particles caused the universe to exist and from then, it continued to expand.
Creation points to a Creator
True - something can't come from nothing
Can Allah create a rock so big even He can't carry it?
This question is illogical - a rock is a finite creation. God is unlimited. It would no longer be a rock.
Describe TWO limitations to the Big Bang Theory.
1) Where did the original particles come from?
2) Were did the system/laws of thermodynamics (heat, energy, work, etc) come from?
How would you respond to someone who asks "why there are so many rules in Islam?"
Define "Worldview"
How a person views this world and their role in it.
(As Muslims, Islam shapes our worldview)
Islam is simply a religion
False - it is a worldview and a way of life
What are the THREE proofs that Allah (swt) exists?
1) Creation itself --> something can't come from nothing
2) Dependency --> all creation is dependent on something to sustain them.
3) Order in the world & the finite nature of creation (all things have a start and end)
What is the Arabic word for "Atheism" and what does it mean in relation to the fitrah?
إلحاد = 'deviation'
It is an irrational deviation from what is natural/makes sense
Recite the Du'a for guidance in Arabic and English.
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوم
بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيث
أَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّه
وَلَا تَكِلْنِي إلى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْن
O Ever-Living, O Ever-Sustaining, in Your Mercy I seek relief, correct all of my affairs for me , and do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye