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What does 'Iman' mean in Arabic?
What does 'Iman' mean in Arabic?
belief
How many essential beliefs come under Iman Mufassal?
How many essential beliefs come under Iman Mufassal?
The Shahaadah is the first of the five pillars of Islam.
The Shahaadah is the first of the five pillars of Islam.
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Tawheed is the doctrine referring to the __________ of Allah.
Tawheed is the doctrine referring to the __________ of Allah.
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What realm is referred to as the eternal world in Islam?
What realm is referred to as the eternal world in Islam?
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According to Islam, God created human beings without granting them freedom.
According to Islam, God created human beings without granting them freedom.
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What is the Arabic term for predestination in Islam?
What is the Arabic term for predestination in Islam?
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Salat is the __________ pillar of Islam.
Salat is the __________ pillar of Islam.
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Match the following pillars of Islam with their descriptions:
Match the following pillars of Islam with their descriptions:
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Where was Muhammad born?
Where was Muhammad born?
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Muhammad's family belonged to the clan of Banu Hashim.
Muhammad's family belonged to the clan of Banu Hashim.
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Who was the first to recognize Muhammad as the Apostle of Allah?
Who was the first to recognize Muhammad as the Apostle of Allah?
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Khadija gladly spent all her wealth in the cause of __________.
Khadija gladly spent all her wealth in the cause of __________.
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Match the following periods of Muhammad's life with their locations:
Match the following periods of Muhammad's life with their locations:
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What does Tawheed mean in Islam?
What does Tawheed mean in Islam?
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Idolatry or shirk is permitted in Islam.
Idolatry or shirk is permitted in Islam.
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How many names of God are mentioned in the saying narrated by Abu Hurayrah?
How many names of God are mentioned in the saying narrated by Abu Hurayrah?
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_____ brings about a unique blend of submission to God and human dignity and freedom.
_____ brings about a unique blend of submission to God and human dignity and freedom.
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Match the following angels with their roles:
Match the following angels with their roles:
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According to the Qur'an, which categories are eligible to receive Zakat funds?
According to the Qur'an, which categories are eligible to receive Zakat funds?
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What is the significance of Zakat in Islam?
What is the significance of Zakat in Islam?
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Fasting during Ramadan is meant to promote self-restraint according to the Qur'an.
Fasting during Ramadan is meant to promote self-restraint according to the Qur'an.
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Ramadan fasting starts at ______ and ends at sunset.
Ramadan fasting starts at ______ and ends at sunset.
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Match the following Islamic acts with their descriptions:
Match the following Islamic acts with their descriptions:
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Who was the third caliph of Islam?
Who was the third caliph of Islam?
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Usman Ibn Affan was the only member of the Umayyad family to convert to Islam during the time of persecution.
Usman Ibn Affan was the only member of the Umayyad family to convert to Islam during the time of persecution.
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Usman was married to the Prophet's daughter ____________.
Usman was married to the Prophet's daughter ____________.
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What was Usman's nickname as mentioned in the text?
What was Usman's nickname as mentioned in the text?
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Who nominated a six-man council to choose a Caliph from among its members?
Who nominated a six-man council to choose a Caliph from among its members?
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What title was given to Abu Bakr by the Prophet?
What title was given to Abu Bakr by the Prophet?
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What was Abu Bakr's original name before he embraced Islam?
What was Abu Bakr's original name before he embraced Islam?
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Abu Bakr was the first male convert to Islam.
Abu Bakr was the first male convert to Islam.
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Abu Bakr's pagan name was changed to _______ when he embraced Islam.
Abu Bakr's pagan name was changed to _______ when he embraced Islam.
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Match the following accomplishments with Abu Bakr: 1. Collection of the Quran in codex form 2. Leading the Hajj on behalf of the Prophet
Match the following accomplishments with Abu Bakr: 1. Collection of the Quran in codex form 2. Leading the Hajj on behalf of the Prophet
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How long did Ali's caliphate last?
How long did Ali's caliphate last?
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What language was the Qur'an revealed in?
What language was the Qur'an revealed in?
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The Qur'an is authored by a human being.
The Qur'an is authored by a human being.
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The arrangement of the Qur'an is not in accordance with the chronological order of the ____________.
The arrangement of the Qur'an is not in accordance with the chronological order of the ____________.
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What does the word 'wahy' mean?
What does the word 'wahy' mean?
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What was the practice of the companions when a part of the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet?
What was the practice of the companions when a part of the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet?
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How did the memorization and writing down of the Qur'an start?
How did the memorization and writing down of the Qur'an start?
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The message of the Qur'an was only transmitted through oral tradition during the lifetime of the Prophet.
The message of the Qur'an was only transmitted through oral tradition during the lifetime of the Prophet.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Islam
- Islam is an Arabic word that means "submission, surrender, and obedience to God"
- In Islamic terms, it means putting one's trust in Allah, His Prophet, and His message
- A Muslim must put Allah first and foremost in their life, bowing to His wishes in all matters
Iman – Belief
- Iman is the Arabic word for "belief"
- It means putting one's trust in Allah, His Prophet, and His message
- A Muslim must believe in seven essential things:
- Allah
- Angels
- Revealed Book
- Messengers
- The Last Day (Day of Judgement)
- Taqdir (doctrine of predestination)
- Life After Death
The Shahaadah – The Article of Faith
- Shahaadah is the "article of faith" and means "testimony" or "witness"
- It is the first of the five pillars of Islam
- The words of the Shahaadah are: "La ilaha illa Allah Muhammad ur-rasul Allah" (There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah)
- Requirements for the Shahaadah:
- It must be repeated aloud at least once in a lifetime
- Its meaning must be fully understood
- It must be believed in "with the heart"
- It must be professed until death
Tawheed – The Oneness of God
- Tawheed means "oneness" and "unity" in Arabic
- It is the fundamental doctrine of Islam, referring to the oneness of Allah
- Allah has no partner or rival, and is the sole Creator and Sustainer of the universe
- Tawheed means that God alone is the possessor of all powers, and is Omniscient, Omnipotent, and Omnipresent
- Monotheism is the belief that all power lies in the hand of one God alone
Risalah – Prophethood
- Risalah means "prophethood" in Arabic
- Prophethood is the guiding principle for humanity, given by God through His chosen messengers
- Prophets are human beings selected by God to communicate His message to humanity
- All prophets brought the same basic truth: that there is only one God, and that all human beings are accountable to God for their actions
- According to the hadith, 1,24,000 messengers were sent to guide humanity
- The five major prophets mentioned in the Quran are: Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, and Isa### Revelations and Scriptures
- Previous revelations and scriptures were not properly preserved, resulting in loss or alteration of their original content.
- These scriptures can be described as edited versions of divine revelations, altered by human intervention over time.
Malaika - Angels
- Angels (malak) serve as intermediaries between God and humans, transmitting messages to His envoys, the prophets.
- Angels are celestial messengers, with specific qualities and powers to perform their functions.
- They have no free will, always obeying Allah and never displeasing Him.
- Notable angels include Jibrail (Gabriel), Mikail, Izrail, and Israfil, each with distinct roles.
- Jibrail is the "holy spirit" who brings revelations from Allah to His prophets.
- Izrail is the angel of death, responsible for taking away the souls of the dying.
- Israfil will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgement.
Ma'ad - Life after Death
- According to Islam, the present world is not eternal, and man's existence is temporary, with a testing period that will end with death.
- The life hereafter, or Akhirat, is the eternal world, where the soul will return to its creator.
- Death is not the end of life, but rather a change of abode, where the soul will wait for Judgement Day.
- The belief in the Hereafter gives meaning and purpose to life, encouraging believers to lead a responsible life and avoid worldly desires.
Taqdir - Predestination
- Taqdir, or predestination, is the belief that Allah has predetermined and decreed all things, good and bad.
- Nothing can happen without Allah's decree, and everything is governed by natural laws set by Him.
- The belief in taqdir does not mean that man is totally helpless, as humans have been granted wisdom, freedom, and willpower.
- Man has the power to choose between good and bad, and is responsible for his actions.
Salat - Prayer
- Salat, or prayer, is the second pillar of Islam, and is obligatory for every adult Muslim.
- There are five daily prayers, each with a specific time and format.
- The five daily prayers are: Fajr (early morning), Zuhr (noon), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (evening).
- Prayer is a means of inculcating virtues, such as self-prostration, discipline, and unity, and helps to keep believers away from indecency and evil.
Zakat - Almsgiving
- Zakat, or alms-tax, is the third pillar of Islam, and is obligatory for those who possess a certain amount of wealth.
- Zakat means to purify one's wealth, and is a way of showing gratitude to Allah for His blessings.
- There are two forms of charity in Islam: zakat, which is obligatory, and sadaqa, which is voluntary.
- Zakat funds are to be spent on specific categories, including the poor, the destitute, wayfarers, and those who are employed in collecting alms.
Sawm - Fasting of Ramadan
- Sawm, or fasting, is the third pillar of Islam, and is obligatory for one month, Ramadan, every year.
- Fasting means to refrain from food and drink, and certain other things, from dawn till sunset.
- The fast teaches discipline to the soul, and helps to attain taqwa, or God-consciousness.
- Ramadan is a blessed month, in which the Quran was revealed, and is also known as the month of the Quran.Here are the study notes for the text:
Muslims and Good Deeds
- Muslims learn to appreciate all the good things they have each day and thank Allah for them, instead of taking them for granted.
- Fasting in Ramadan brings Muslims closer to the path of goodness and God-consciousness (taqwa).
Additional Fasting
- Fasting is undertaken more often than just during Ramadan.
- Fasting is seen as making amends for one's moral or ritual errors.
- Additional fasting is practised on certain days, such as:
- 9th and 10th of Muharram
- 2nd to 7th of Shawwal
- 9th of Dhu al Hijja (for those not on pilgrimage)
- 27th of Rajab
- 15th of Sha‘aban
- 3 days of every month of the lunar calendar
Hajj - The Pilgrimage
- Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam.
- The root meaning of the word "Hajj" is "to set out" or to make a pilgrimage.
- Canonically, it has come to refer to a Muslim act of worship, performed annually in the month of Zul Hijjah.
- To perform Hajj is incumbent at least once in a lifetime, upon every Muslim who is:
- An adult
- Free
- In good health
- Has sufficient money for the expenses of the journey
- Women must be accompanied by a close relative (maharam) like a husband, father, son, or brother.
- There are two types of pilgrimage: Umrah and Hajj.
- Umrah is called the lesser pilgrimage, and can be performed at any time of the year other than Hajj time.
- The performance of Hajj has to be made during the dates fixed for it.
Rites of Hajj
- The pilgrims begin their journey in Shawwal, but the rituals of Hajj are performed only from the 8th to the 12th of Dhu al Hijjah.
- Important rites of Hajj include:
- Niyyah: expressing the intention of performing Hajj
- Ihram: wearing the special dress called Ihram, a white seamless garment
- Talbiya: reciting the talbiya
- Tawaf: going round the Ka'bah seven times
- Saee: undertaking a fast walk between Safa and Marwah
- Standing on Arafat: gathering on the plain of Arafat and praying to God throughout the day
- Casting of the stones: symbolizing the devil
- Shaving the head or shortening the hair after the pilgrimage is over
- Animal sacrifice: sacrificing an animal and returning to perform the farewell tawaf of the Ka'bah
Muhammad - The Prophet of Islam
- Muhammad, may peace be upon him, was born in 571 in Makkah.
- His family belonged to the clan of Banu Hashim.
- He grew up as an orphan, and was known as the trustworthy (Al-Ameen).
- At 25, he married Khadija, a wealthy and noble widow.
- He received his divine call in 610 A.D. in a cave called Hira.
- Khadija was the first to recognize him as the Apostle of Allah and to convert to Islam.
- The Prophet's career as a prophet lasted for about 23 years.
- He united all Arabia under the banner of Islam and completed his message to mankind.
The Ethical Aspect of the Life of the Prophet
- The Prophet always practised what he preached.
- He was kind, compassionate, and merciful.
- He was never harsh to anybody, and never hit any maid or slave or servant, or even a dumb creature.
- He never turned down a seemly request whosoever made it.
- According to the French philosopher, Voltaire, no one is a hero to his valet, but this does not hold true for the Prophet of Islam.
Pious Caliphate
- The first four caliphs are known as the rightly guided caliphs.
- They were successors of the Prophet in the real sense of the word.
- They were all senior companions of the Prophet.
- They were chosen by the Muslims for their closeness to the Prophet and for their outstanding character.
- During the 30 years of their rule, Islam made great progress.
- This period of Islamic rule is the golden period of justice and fair play.
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq - The First Caliph
- Abu Bakr was a rich merchant of Makkah, belonging to the Quraysh tribe.
- He was a close friend of the Prophet since boyhood.
- He was the first to believe in the Prophet's message.
- He was elected as the first caliph of Islam after the Prophet's death.
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This quiz is a brief introduction to Islam, covering key concepts such as Iman, Shahaadah, and Tawheed. It's a great starting point for those looking to learn more about Islam.
