"Ask Questions"
When hearing news, one of the first questions we should ask is “does this make____?”
Answer: Sense
As Muslims, what is our goal in life?
To submit to Allah’s will and worship Allah
"And I have not created the jinn and the mankind but that they may worship ME. "
The primary source of doubt is _________.
(Hint: not shaitan)
Lack of Knowledge
First revelation was about Read (96:1)
Why should I, respectfully, care about controlling our emotions?
Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you?
What is a ban that France has put in place?
Hijab or Home-schooling
I read a book on anti-gravity.
I couldn’t put it down.
“The believer reserves their _____ until the matter is proven.”
Answer: Judgement
Evil and suffering is an exception, while a state of ____ is the norm.
Good
Pure Evil Doesn't Exist!
The translation (or description) of the word "insaan" (i.e. mankind) is ______.
the forgetful
Dehumanization can lead to ____.
Violence
The most popular name around the world.
Muhammad
How many students have their camera on during their classes?
1
What lesson(s) can we learn from the following hadith?
“How bad it is for a person to keep saying, ‘They say...’. ”
importance of verifying facts
and/or
emerging trend of fake news, and our role for/against it.
The trials and tribulations on Earth were meant to _____ humans.
Test or Perfect can work.
**Perfect is a better answer.
Sometimes, certain ______ or _____ can lead people to deeply question their faith.
experiences, teachings
A man came to the Prophet (pbuh) and asked for advice. The Prophet (pbuh) told him to control an emotion. Which emotion was it?
Anger
Opportunistic groups take advantage of unstable conditions in a country to obtain _____.
Power
What room do ghosts avoid?
the living room
Which Prophet used deductive reasoning (logic) as proof of the irrationality of idolatry?
Hint: Ax, Sun, Moon
Answer: Ibraheem (as)
Limited knowledge in humans, and our awareness of this limited knowledge, should make humans _____.
Humble or dependent on Allah!
Prophet S said:
“All of the children of Adam are sinners, and the best sinners are those who ______.”
Repent!
O Allah, forgive us all!
Emotions In Literature:
How about Prophets, the crème de la crème?
Give Any of the Two Examples!
1) Prophet Nuh a.s. after his son passed away in the flood.
2) Prophet Ibrahim a.s. leaving Hajar a.s. and Ismail a.s. in a barren valley.
3) Prophet Yaqub a.s. used to weep because of his separation from Yusuf a.s.
4) Prophet Luqman’s a.s. beautiful approach with his son.
5) When Ibrahim, his ﷺ’s son, passed away.
6) When Ikramah Ibn Abi Jahal was coming to Makkah to visit the Prophet ﷺ.
7) The beautiful interaction with Julaybeeb r.a. in the marketplace.
8) The Prophet ﷺ as the affectionate grandfather.
9) The love for his daughters, especially Fatima radi allahu anha.
What is an “ingredient” for extremism?
Political instability, suffering/marginalized population, or Fanatical leaders
When is a doctor most annoyed?
When he is out of patients.
What does Allah instruct us to do when we don’t know the answer to a problem regarding religion?
Ask the people of knowledge/remembrance if you don’t know. (16:43)
“But Allah is not shy of the truth.” a.k.a confidence!
“Know, therefore, who is Allah and then repent.”
What does “Al-Hayy” mean? And may we utilize that attribute in our daily lives?
"The Ever-Living"
The One Life from whom all life arises. The One who calls all life into being. The One who animates all life and who makes each living thing different and distinct.
Abu Hurairah reported that whenever the Prophet, peace be upon him, was faced with a serious difficulty, he would raise his head to the sky and supplicate, "Subhan-Allah al-'Azim (glory be to Allah, the Mighty)." And when he implored seriously and strongly, he would say "Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum (O Ever-Living One, O Self-Existing One)."
What are the two major diseases/tribulations of the heart?_____.
Blameworthy desires and destructive thoughts (shawat and shuhubat)
Emotions In Literature:
How about in the Qur'an (Allah directly)!
Give One Example!
1) After the loss at Uhud, because they disobeyed the Prophet’s ﷺ direct orders.
2) A chapter in the Qur’an that was titled after Khawla bint Tha'laba r.a.
3) The calling of the Prophet S as the mercy to mankind.
What 8 letter word can have a letter taken away and it still makes a word. Take another letter away and it still makes a word. Keep on doing that until you have one letter left.
What is the word?
The word is starting! starting, staring, string, sting, sing, sin, in, I.