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What is the definition of Ihsan?
What is the definition of Ihsan?
To worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you can't see Him, then to worship Him as if He sees you.
What are the three dimensions of Deen?
What are the three dimensions of Deen?
What are the two levels of Mushahida and Muraqaba?
What are the two levels of Mushahida and Muraqaba?
The purpose of learning terminologies is to understand and implement them in our lives.
The purpose of learning terminologies is to understand and implement them in our lives.
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What three levels does Taqwa purify?
What three levels does Taqwa purify?
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What is the meaning of Tazkiya?
What is the meaning of Tazkiya?
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What is the purpose of Tasawwuf?
What is the purpose of Tasawwuf?
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What does Ilmul Taqwa or Ilmul Ihsan refer to?
What does Ilmul Taqwa or Ilmul Ihsan refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a goal of Tazkiya?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of Tazkiya?
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What is the main aim of developing Ihsan?
What is the main aim of developing Ihsan?
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What is the meaning of Mukhliseen?
What is the meaning of Mukhliseen?
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What is the meaning of Sabireen?
What is the meaning of Sabireen?
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Which of the following is NOT a level of the nafs?
Which of the following is NOT a level of the nafs?
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The goal of Tasawwuf is to attain the maqam of Qurb (closeness to Allah).
The goal of Tasawwuf is to attain the maqam of Qurb (closeness to Allah).
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What are the five goals of Ihsan?
What are the five goals of Ihsan?
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How can we assess our spiritual state?
How can we assess our spiritual state?
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What is the importance of Rabita and Ittifa?
What is the importance of Rabita and Ittifa?
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What is the meaning of Suhba?
What is the meaning of Suhba?
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What is NOT a type of voluntary worship (nafl ibadah)?
What is NOT a type of voluntary worship (nafl ibadah)?
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The main focus of Tazkiya is to cleanse the heart of inner sins.
The main focus of Tazkiya is to cleanse the heart of inner sins.
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According to the Hadith, what is the most important thing to do before going to sleep?
According to the Hadith, what is the most important thing to do before going to sleep?
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What is NOT a sign of hypocrisy?
What is NOT a sign of hypocrisy?
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The most important form of Dhikr is through the tongue.
The most important form of Dhikr is through the tongue.
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When is it most important to remember Allah?
When is it most important to remember Allah?
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Why is Dhikr so powerful?
Why is Dhikr so powerful?
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What are the benefits of Dhikr during times of hardship?
What are the benefits of Dhikr during times of hardship?
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What is the main difference between the Dhikr of the tongue and the Dhikr of the heart?
What is the main difference between the Dhikr of the tongue and the Dhikr of the heart?
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The maqam of Qurb (closeness to Allah) is the ultimate goal of Ihsan.
The maqam of Qurb (closeness to Allah) is the ultimate goal of Ihsan.
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According to the Hadith, those who remember Allah excessively will be rewarded with a place in Paradise.
According to the Hadith, those who remember Allah excessively will be rewarded with a place in Paradise.
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What are the two main categories of Dhikr?
What are the two main categories of Dhikr?
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The goal of Islamic practice remains constant, while the methods used to achieve those goals can change.
The goal of Islamic practice remains constant, while the methods used to achieve those goals can change.
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Which of the following actions is NOT considered Bid'ah?
Which of the following actions is NOT considered Bid'ah?
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The Islamic faith strictly prohibits all new innovations.
The Islamic faith strictly prohibits all new innovations.
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Which of the following is NOT a category of Bid'ah?
Which of the following is NOT a category of Bid'ah?
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The maqam of Qurb is a state of intense love, devotion, and closeness to Allah.
The maqam of Qurb is a state of intense love, devotion, and closeness to Allah.
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It is permissible to engage in practices that are deemed Makruh (disliked) but not Haram (forbidden).
It is permissible to engage in practices that are deemed Makruh (disliked) but not Haram (forbidden).
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What is NOT a benefit of keeping company with the righteous?
What is NOT a benefit of keeping company with the righteous?
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What is the best way to ensure that our hearts remain pure and protected from inner sins?
What is the best way to ensure that our hearts remain pure and protected from inner sins?
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It is only permissible to perform Nafl ibadah that has been explicitly taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
It is only permissible to perform Nafl ibadah that has been explicitly taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
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Study Notes
IST IHSAN Term 1 Only
- Hadith definition of Islam, Iman, Ihsan, DOJ, signs from Jibreel AS
- Last year covered Islam (ilum fiqh), Iman
- This year will cover Ihsan
- 4 questions on Imaan (covered last year) and Islam
- Ihsan dimensions: Iman (beliefs), Islam (actions), Ihsan (feelings, spirituality)
Ihsan Study
- Theory: overview of main points and features
- What's the goal, purpose, making it significant, differences between other dimensions
- Practice: understanding of actions
- What are practices used implement theoretical goals, example Goal: leave sin
- History: development of discipline
- How does it formalize, organize, develop in generations, start history
- Readings: excessive practices in name of Ihsan, scholars' opinions
- Focus: heart, spirituality, relationship with Allah swt
2 Ways of Understanding the Topic
- Dry academic understanding
- Personal approach: improve self, relationship with Allah, become a beloved of Allah
Terminologies
- Shariah does not deal with labels but reality (haqeeqat ush-shayy)
- Example: Sharia does not deal with the term 'alcohol' but the reality is it's intoxicant (forbidden)
- Essence into our lives for completing 1/3rd of Deen
- Ihsan: worship Allah as if you see Him, if not, He sees you
- 2 levels: Mushahida (worship as if you see Allah), Muraqaba (Allah sees you)
Tazkiyyah
- Purification of heart, disciplining the soul
- Physical body, spiritual self (Ruh)
- Qalb: spiritual heart, responsible for emotions
- Aql: (mind), part that processes thoughts
- Nafs (desires) - lawful/unlawful, praiseworthy/blameworthy
- Tazkiyya purifies Ruh, Aql, Nafs
Tasawwuf
- Meaning of Taqwa to abstain from sin
- Purification of heart and soul
- Formalization of discipline known as Tasawwuf
- Deals with Islamic Belief (aqaid/ilmul kalam), Islamic law (Islam: ilm ul fiqh), and Islamic spirituality (Ihsan: ilm ul tazkiyya).
- Stick to Arabic terms for precise meanings.
Additional Topics
- Prophet saw acceptance of Ibrahim AS dua
- Tilawah of Quran, reciting verses
- Teachings of wisdom (Hikmah)
- Tazkiyya: purifying us
- Goals: purify, beautify, fortify, intensify, rectify
- Practices: assess spiritual state (muhasiba), inform and communicate, keeping pious company, counsel, following counsel, voluntary worship, following Sunnah, teacher of Tazkiyyah (Shaykh), taking pledge (bay'ah), making true tawbah.
Additional Information
- Specific Examples of Nafl Ibadah: fasting continuously, making tasbih, reciting Quran in one rakah
- Benefits of sitting with Sahaba (Companions)
- Different types of dhikr (remembrance of Allah): Lisaani (tongue), Kalbi (heart)
- Importance of dhikr (remembrance of Allah)
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan as covered in the Term 1 material. This quiz will focus on definitions, practices, and the significance of Ihsan with references to historical perspectives and scholarly opinions. Engage with both theoretical and practical aspects to deepen your relationship with Allah.