Tawhid
What does Tawhid mean?
oneness of God
What does Adalat mean?
justice, Allah putting everything in its rightful place
What is the definition of Nabuwwat?
prophethood
What is the definition of Imamat?
successors appointed by God
What does Qiyamat mean? Try to name as many signs of the day of judgement.
the Day of Judgement
What is the term in Arabic for "attributes of God?"
Sifat
Name the one being that is just.
Allah swt
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Who must appoint Imams?
Allah swt
Who is the first group of people that will be questioned on the day of judgment?
Prophets
What does it mean to interpret tawheed through the attributes of Allah?
believing that Allah is unique and has attributes that cannot be compared to anything
Who is the role model for Adalat because they were known for fairness and justice during their caliphate (time period when they led Muslims)?
Imam Ali (as)
Name the 5 ulul azm prophets.
Prophet Muhammad, Prophet Isa, Prophet Musa, Prophet Ibrahim, Prophet Nuh
What are some requirements for a person to be an Imam?
He must be sinless (masum), have direct support from Allah, and be aware of all actions and needs of mankind.
What is the Arabic word for the scale used to weigh deeds on the day of judgment?
Mizan
What does Al Baseer mean?
the all seeing
Using the teachings of Imam Hussain, how would you react in the situation where your 2 younger siblings are fighting for a cookie? What characteristic are you following when doing this?
Make a fair decision where both siblings get half the cookie. This is called being JUST.
Which 2 prophets are believed to be alive and will reappear with Imam Mehdi?
Prophet Isa and Prophet Khidr
What are some things we can do to await and prepare for the return of the Imam?
Saying salaam to Imam every morning, reciting Dua faraj, praying for him, standing up against injustice.
Define the blowing of the trumpet on the Day of Judgement.
When the Day of Judgment comes to pass, Allah will command Angel Isrāfīl (ʿa) to blow a trumpet (aṣ-ṣūr) given to him by Allah. When Isrāfīl (ʿa) blows this trumpet, everyone in the Heavens and the earth will fall unconscious and die
What do Al Ghafoor and Al Khaliq mean?
all forgiving and the creator
How did Imam Hussain practice justice in Karbala?
Imam did not give his support to Yazid, who encouraged bad things like gambling, oppression, stealing and not giving rights to their owners.
What are the duties of a prophet?
teach divine laws and explain rules, give good news and warnings, establish social justice
Name and define the 2 occultations (periods of hiding) of Imam Mahdi.
Ghaibat e Kubra - Ghaybat al-Kubrā is the major occultation, which began from the death of the last deputy and will last until the Imām (ʿaj) makes his reappearance.
Ghaibat e Sughra - Ghaybat aṣ-Ṣughrā means the small occultation. It began after the death of the 11th Imām (ʿa) and lasted for approximately 70 years.
Why is it important to remember Qiyamah in our daily lives?
To be mindful of our actions, do good deeds, avoid bad actions, and knowing we are being watched for all this.