The Heart
What daily act of worship is a way to purify the heart?
Prayer/Salah
Name one thing that people today are commonly addicted to besides substances.
Social media, gaming, binge-watching, junk food, shopping, validation, negative thoughts, phone/techonolgy, etc
When you're singing a song, a Muslim parent or elder might ask why you can ________ but cant _______ ?
memorize songs , but not the quran.
OR sing songs but not recite the quran
T/F Islam encourages perfectionism and striving for flawless behavior.
False: (Islam encourages striving for good, but not perfection.)
What is the "Akhira" ?
The Hereafter, which refers to life after death, including the Day of Judgment and eternal life.
T/F What we post on social media doesn’t affect our hearts as long as we’re just having fun.
False. What we post on social media can influence our hearts and emotions, and it’s important to be mindful of what we share
One quick way to break the cycle of scrolling through social media mindlessly is to _______ your screen time.
limit
T/F it’s not necessary to have good intentions as long as the actions seem good on the surface.
False. In Islam, actions are judged by their intentions
What negative mindset causes people to procrastinate out of fear of not doing something perfectly?
Perfectionism
What is the "dunya"?
The worldly life, including all material possessions and distractions.
T/F The condition of your heart affects your relationship with others, your emotions, and your actions.
True
What practice from the Sunnah helps with discipline by teaching us to control our desires & impulses?
Fasting
If you want to feel better about yourself, focus more on your _______ than your outward appearance.
Character
T/F Having a positive mindset means ignoring all your problems and pretending everything is fine.
False:A positive mindset is about staying hopeful, trusting Allah, & finding solutions.
T/F Islam teaches that we should completely avoid worldly things and focus only on the afterlife.
False (Islam encourages balance between the dunya and the akhira.)
We should avoid this emotion because it can negatively affect our heart and relationships with others?
Jealousy,envy
Dopamine is a chemical in the brain linked to addiction.
True. Dopamine reinforces behaviors by creating a pleasure-reward cycle
T/F If you forgive someone, it means you should forget what they did and not hold them accountable.
False. Forgiveness means letting go of anger/ resentment, but accountability is important.
T/F Having a high self-esteem means you should think highly of yourself all the time.
False (Islam encourages humility, recognizing one’s value but without arrogance.)
T/F Believing in the Akhirah means we should focus only on the afterlife and let go of responsibilities of the dunya.
False. The muslim should not neglect their worldy duties/responsibility.
What simple action is considered an act of charity that strengthens bonds and softens the heart?
Smiling
What is a sign that an activity or habit might be becoming an addiction in your life?
Feeling uneasy, anxious, or irratated when you can’t engage in it. Being unable to stop even when you want to.
What should you remind yourself of if you feel discouraged after sinning?
That Allah’s mercy is greater than your sin.
Islam teaches that perfection belongs only to Allah, while humans are created to do what?
Make mistakes and seek forgiveness
The Prophet ﷺ said, "Be in this world as if you were a _____________"
stragner or traveler