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What is the opposite of sincerity in Islam?
What is the opposite of sincerity in Islam?
Loving anything more than Allah does not negate one's faith.
Loving anything more than Allah does not negate one's faith.
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Who are the most deserving of the intercession of the Prophet?
Who are the most deserving of the intercession of the Prophet?
Those who say Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah sincerely from the heart.
The belief that Allah alone is the creator and we are completely dependent on Him is referred to as __________.
The belief that Allah alone is the creator and we are completely dependent on Him is referred to as __________.
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Match the following Islamic concepts with their definitions:
Match the following Islamic concepts with their definitions:
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Which statement about misinterpretation of Allah’s attributes is correct?
Which statement about misinterpretation of Allah’s attributes is correct?
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The belief in charms and omens is a minor sin in Islam.
The belief in charms and omens is a minor sin in Islam.
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The core requirement of Tawheed Asma was-sifaat is to believe in all divine attributes mentioned in the Quran and ________.
The core requirement of Tawheed Asma was-sifaat is to believe in all divine attributes mentioned in the Quran and ________.
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What does the term 'Ghaus-i-Azam' signify when attributed to Abdul-Qaadir al Jeelaanee?
What does the term 'Ghaus-i-Azam' signify when attributed to Abdul-Qaadir al Jeelaanee?
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What misconception do Makkans have when questioned about idolatry?
What misconception do Makkans have when questioned about idolatry?
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Which of the following practices is attributed to certain Christian beliefs regarding intercession?
Which of the following practices is attributed to certain Christian beliefs regarding intercession?
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Which groups are mentioned as having distorted beliefs regarding intercession?
Which groups are mentioned as having distorted beliefs regarding intercession?
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What influence did Paul from Tarsus have on Christian beliefs, according to the content?
What influence did Paul from Tarsus have on Christian beliefs, according to the content?
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What is the primary purpose of Ibaadah in Islam?
What is the primary purpose of Ibaadah in Islam?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between Tawheed Al-Asma was-sifaat and human limitations?
Which statement best describes the relationship between Tawheed Al-Asma was-sifaat and human limitations?
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Why is it forbidden to use definite names of Allah for humans?
Why is it forbidden to use definite names of Allah for humans?
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What does associating partners with Allah, or Shirk, signify in Islamic belief?
What does associating partners with Allah, or Shirk, signify in Islamic belief?
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Which of the following is allowable according to the principles of Tawheed Al-Asma was-sifaat?
Which of the following is allowable according to the principles of Tawheed Al-Asma was-sifaat?
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What is a critical aspect of the Tawheed Al-Uluhiyyah?
What is a critical aspect of the Tawheed Al-Uluhiyyah?
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What is emphasized by the phrase 'You alone do we worship and from You alone do we seek help'?
What is emphasized by the phrase 'You alone do we worship and from You alone do we seek help'?
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How does Allah exemplify His closeness to humanity according to the teachings?
How does Allah exemplify His closeness to humanity according to the teachings?
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Study Notes
Conditions of La ilaha ill-Allah (Continued)
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Al Ikhlaas (Sincerity):
- Actions must be free from shirk (associating partners with Allah).
- Solely performed for Allah's sake.
- Sincerity is the opposite of shirk.
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Al Mahabba (Love):
- Love for the declaration of faith (shahada) and those who adhere to it.
- Adherence to the conditions of the declaration.
- Love for the requirements and implications of the faith.
- Hatred for those who oppose it.
- Believers love Allah most and associate nothing with Him.
- Loving anything more than Allah negates faith.
Categorization of Tawheed
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Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah:
- Unity of Allah's Lordship.
- Belief that Allah alone is the creator and sustainer.
- Complete dependence on Him.
- Allah is not in need of us; we are in need of Him.
- Nothing happens without His knowledge or permission.
- All events are preordained by Allah (predestination).
- Belief in omens or charms is shirk.
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Tawheed al-Asma' wa-sifaat (Unity of Allah's Names and Attributes):
- Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l-Jama'ah believe in Allah's attributes as mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah.
- Disagreement exists among groups within Islam regarding interpretation.
- Denying Allah's attributes is considered disbelief (kufr).
- Misinterpreting attributes is considered innovation (bid'ah).
- Ash'aris are generally part of Ahl al-Sunnah but differ in specific interpretations regarding divine attributes (not considered kafir).
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This quiz explores the essential conditions related to the declaration of faith, La ilaha ill-Allah. It covers concepts such as sincerity, love, and the categorization of Tawheed. Test your understanding of these fundamental principles in Islam.