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100
Who was the first woman to accept Islam?
Khadija r.a.
100
True or False: A women is financially responsible for providing for herself?
False Before Marriage: it’s the responsibility of her father and her brother to look for her financial needs After Marriage: it’s the responsibility of her husband to provide her in all financial aspects such as lodging, boarding, clothing, and so on
100
True or False: In Islam a woman does not have an obligation to spend on her family, unlike men who do have an obligation to spend on family. Even if the husband is poor and the wife is rich, the obligation doesn’t change.
True
100
What are 2 differences between the terms "mehram" and "non-mehram"
1. A woman has to observe complete hijab in the company of non-mehrams but not in the company of her mehrams. 2. A woman can marry a non-mehram but she cannot marry a mehram.
100
What major Islamic virtue encompasses the following qualities modesty, shyness, self-respect, bashfulness, shame, honor, humility?
Hayah
200
Which close female companion of the prophet saw. is known for relating many ahadith and being a knowledgeable scholar in her time?
Aisha r.a.
200
Mention a common hadith about the rights an honor given to a mother in Islam.
Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) said in a hadith: “Paradise lies beneath the feet of your mother” A companion asked, who deserved my most companionship and service? The Prophet Said: “your mother” he asked “then?” Prophet said again “Your Mother” he asked “then?” Prophet said again “Your Mother” he asked “then?” Prophet said “Your Father”. The following narration reported by Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud: I asked the Prophet, 'O Messenger of Allah, what is the best deed?' He replied 'Prayer offered on time.' I asked, 'What is next in goodness?' He replied, 'To be dutiful and kind to one's parents.' I further asked, 'What is next in goodness?' He replied, 'Jihad in the Allah's cause. [Sahîh Bukhârî, Sahîh Muslim]
200
True or False" Women have a right to education just as men do?
True:The Prophet said in a hadith “Seeking knowledge is an obligation on every Muslim men and women”
200
True or Flase: Once a female companion came to Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) and said that her father had married her to a person against my wishes. The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) then nullified the marriage.
True: In Islam no one can force a women to marry someone she does not like.
200
When does the hijab become obligatory on a women?
When she reaches the age of puberty; varies from person to person.
300
Allah says in the Qur’an Chapter 6 verse 151 “Kill not your children because of sustenance, for it is Allah, who provides sustenance to you and your children” What unjust crime against women does Allah condemn in this ayat of the quran?
The killing/aborting of baby girls simply because of the fact that they were not male that was practice in pre-islamic societies.
300
True or False: Women are a vital aspect of society and they are responsible for the nurturing, guidance and reformation of the subsequent generations of men and women. It is the female who imbues principles and faith into the souls of the nation.
True
300
Do daughters get a share in their parents inheritance? If so what proportion of share they do get?
Yes, each daughter gets half the share that each brother gets.
300
Explain what "Mahr" is?
At the time of marriage, a marital gift (MAHR) is required. The husband has to give this gift to his wife for the marriage to be legal/valid.
300
Differentiate between the hijab for women and men?
Men are to be covered from navel to knee. Women are to be covered entirely except for their face and hands.
400
State 3 facts about Hawwa a.s.
1. First woman 2. Wife of Adam a.s. 3. Created from Adam's rib 4. Lived in paradise but then was sent to settle on earth with Adam. 5. Her and Adam ate from the tree
400
What is the primary role does Islam assign to women in society?
To be the care takers, giving proper tarbiyyah(islamic upbringing) to children.
400
Women can work in Islam just as men are allowed to work. so long as they do not cross the boundaries of Qur’an and Sunnah. Name 3 profession that a woman is not allowed to pursue according to Islam?
Professions that exhibit the body like modeling/ dancing. Professions that are not permissible for both the men and women like working in night clubs, casinos, bars, etc.
400
True or False: If a women owns any properties/wealth, after her marriage they will belong to her husband?
False: A husband has no right whatsoever to any portion or share of his wife's properties/wealth.
400
Name 5 relations that are mehrams of a women
father, brother, son, nephew, uncle, father in law, husband
500
Who were the 4 greatest women in Islam ? Give name and descriptions.
Asia Fatima Khadija Maryam
500
How many from the following 10 rights are not given to women in Islam? 1. personal respect 2. legitimacy and maintenance for herself and her children 3. the right to negotiate marriage terms of their choice and to refuse any marriage that does not please them 4. the right to obtain divorce from their husbands 5. custody of their children after divorce 6. own independent property of their own 7. the right to obtain education 8. the right to work if they need or want it 9. equality of reward for equal deeds 10. the right to participate fully in public life and have their voices heard by those in power
zero
500
Are men and women considered equal in Islam? Explain your answer.
Yes men and women are equal in rights and status in Islam, and they are both entitled to reward or punishment for their deeds in the sight of Allah. But Islam also recognizes that men an women are not identical thus they are assigned some different duties/responsibilities.
500
Explain the concept of "khula"
Khula means the separation(divorce) of the wife from her husband in return for a payment; the husband takes the payment and lets his wife go,usually this payment is the mahr which he gave to her when they first got married.
500
State 3 condition of the hijab for women.
1. loose , not tightly fitted 2. material should not be sheer/transparent 3. the color/design should not be exceeding bring or extravagant so as to attract attention 4. Cover and conceal the shape of entire body 5. The women's demeanor towards nonmember men should not be overly friendly, she should straight forward and concise in her speech.