Islam
What is the meaning of the word Islam?
To Surrender to Allah
How many times name of Allah comes in Quran?
more than 2,500 times, precisely 2,724
what is the meaning of word Quran?
the recitation or he reading
What is the meaning of Istighfar?
Asking Allah's forgiveness. Asking Allah to cover up sins and give you strength to avoid.
Is Allah more angry or kind? what is the mercy ratio?
kind, 1:10 Ratio, one good deed ten rewards.
How is Islam complete code of conduct for muslims?
it gives us guidelines related to worship as well as dealing with people.
What is the meaning of the word Allah?
one divine being worthy of worship.
How many surahs in Quran?
114
why messengers sought istighfar?
to protect against human short comings
Does Allah punish us immediately? give reasons
NO, he give us chances to repent. He gives us time to realize our sin.
why should a person follow Islam?
It is the only acceptable religion by Allah that can save us in the hereafter.
Which short surah of Quran give description of Allah? state some of the attributes stated in the Surah.
Surah Al-Ikhlas, only one God, no father, no son, eternal refuge etc.
How does Quran benefits us?
it is a source of guidance, mercy and healing.
What are the condition for repentance?
stop the sin, regret and do not commit it.
why does Allah punish people? give example of nation punished by Allah
due to their disobedience. e.g. people of firwon, people of Noah(A) etc
What is the differnce between a Muslim and a Mu'min?
Mu'min has higher faith than a Muslim. He is mindful of Allah in all situations.
Name three names of Allah that you can represent in your life and three that you can't?
Allah is Al-gafoor(forgiving), Ar-Rahman(kind), as-Salaam(source of peace)
Allah is Malik(King of kings), AL-Aleem(All knowing), AL-baseer(All seeing)
What are some of the names of Quran? explain one
Al- Furqan (the distinguisher)
Al-Bayan( the explanation)
Al-Burhan(The proof)
What are some of the benefits of istighfar?
free from anxiety and depression
mercy and blessings of Allah
refrain from future sins
ease to problems in life
list Allah's name that appears in first four verses of Surah Fatiha
Ar-Rahman
Ar-Rahim
Rabb
Malik
what are some of the scientific miracles stated in Quran?
1. Universe is expanding.
2. Barrier between salt water and sweet water.
3. phases of Embryo development
How do we internalize Shahada in our life? give some qualities of Allah that no one can possess?
Prioritize Allah in our life.
1. Eternal
2. giver of life and death
3. all powerful, all knowing, seeing, hearing
4. creator 5. independent
How is Quran different from other Scriptures?
It is for all times.
It can't be changed. Allah is the protector of Quran.
It is memorized by millions of people.
Why do we commit sins? How many times prophet Muhammad (saw) seek istighfar.
tricks of shaitaan, our own soul/desires.
100 times
What is the difference between Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim? give examples
Ar-Rahman refers to general mercy for everyone. e.g. sun, air etc
Ar-Rahim refers to special mercy . e.g. wisdom, special talent