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What is the Arabic term for courage?
الشَجَاعَةَ وَالْقُوَّةَ
What is the Arabic term for following desires?
إتباع الشهوات
BONUS
BONUS
Reflections
Don’t forget and ignore the worldly life, but don’t rush towards it as if it is _______.
But rush towards the ___________.
eternal / afterlife
Reflections
If you did not control your desires, ...........................
(Finish the sentence)
they will control you.
Who narrated the hadith we learned about courage?
Abu Hurairah
Who related/compiled the hadith we learned about following desires?
At-Tirmidhi
Reflections
Following your desires EQUALS following ...................
(Finish the sentence)
satan’s plan.
Reflections
The likeness of this world is but an __________ and __________ which does not last long.
amusement / diversion
Reflections
The _____________ is the one who compares the value of this world life with the value of the Hereafter.
clever/intelligent
Who related/compiled the hadith we learned about courage?
Muslim
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Keep asking Allah for ______ and do not refrain from it."
help
What is the definition of the one who 'subjugates his soul'?
The one who constantly takes himself to account in his world with regards to his obedience and disobedience.
Meaning; He keeps on judging himself and reviewing his actions regularly and see whether they are in conformity with Allah’s commands or not.
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said,
"A _______ person subjugates his soul and works for what will come after ________."
clever (wise, intelligent) / death
Reflections
True believers conduct themselves within the limits of _________. And so, they don’t consider themselves to be free to do whatever they like.
Shari’ah
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Adhere to that which is _________ for you."
beneficial
Define courage.
•We shouldn’t agree with everything.
•It is OK to say ‘NO’ to that which does not agree with your values.
•Encouraging others to do righteousness.
•To change evil doing to the best of your ability.
•To fear Allah, not people.
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The word 'if' ______ the gates of ______ ________".
opens / satanic / thoughts
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said,
"The __________ person lets himself follow his passions and _______, then he merely puts his (false) hopes in Allah (that he will be forgiven by Allah)."
incapable (weak/foolish) / desires
List 5 practical tips to fight your desires.
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1. Wake up for Fajr even if it was freezing cold.
2. Give optional charity to those in need.
3. Recite the words of Allah EVERYDAY.
4. Obey and care for your parents.
5. Increase your knowledge of the Deen.
6. Live a righteous life, free from hypocrisy and other major sins.
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A _____ ______ is better and _______ to Allah than a _______ one, and both are good."
strong /believer /dearer /weak
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "If you are _________ in any way, do not say: 'If I had taken this or that step, it would have resulted into such and such,' but say only: 'Allah so ________ and did as He willed.'"
afflicted /determined
HOW DO WE BECOME COURAGEOUS?
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1. Speak the truth
2. Follow the guidance of Islam as the ULTIMATE guidance.
3. TAWAKUL. Trust in Allah SWT
4. Don’t jump into conclusions without doing your homework and evaluating the situation wisely.
5. Don’t fear making attempts. Even if you failed, the chances for you to succeed after the first attempt will be great.
Why do people fear to speak up against tyranny and oppression? Give specific world examples of where oppressions is taking place and people are not brave/courageous enough to speak up.
ANSWERS WILL VARY.
Why do you think that a strong believer is more beloved to Allah than a weak believer?
ANSWERS WILL VARY.