Islamic Beliefs Quiz

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According to Quran(28:56), who has the ultimate power to guide individuals?

According to Quran(28:56), it is God who guides whomever He wants, and knows best those who seek guidance.

What does the Quran (2:256) say about religious compulsion?

The Quran (2:256) informs us that 'There is no compulsion in religion' – it is to be freely chosen.

According to the Quran, what is the Prophet Muhammad's desire for those around him, and what verse supports this?

The Prophet Muhammad deeply wanted all those around him to be believers, to do good deeds and attain the pleasure of Allah. The Quran (26:3) states that 'Perhaps, [O Muhammad], you would kill yourself with grief that they will not be believers.'

What does the Quran teach about the treatment of other faith communities?

The Quran teaches tolerance and respect for other communities, displaying a hallmark of Islamic teachings: God will judge all the different communities justly. Muslims are taught to let others be, in their own faith. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Quran recognize the diversity of human endeavors?

The Quran recognizes that 'the ends that ye strive for are diverse', indicating an understanding of the diversity of human pursuits. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Quran, what warnings are provided against worshipping one's own desires?

The Quran provides severe warnings against worshipping one's own desires, stating that those who take their whims and desires to be their god are misguided, with sealed hearing and heart, and a blindfold over their eyes (45:23). Signup and view all the answers

How does Islamic teachings contrast with conventional modern economics regarding the worship of whims and desires?

Islamic teachings condemn the worship of whims and desires, while Western economics regards it as optimal and rational behavior. Islam differentiates strongly between idle desires and genuine needs, condemning the fulfillment of the former while encouraging the fulfillment of the latter. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Quran encourage in terms of consumption and pleasures of life?

The Quran encourages the enjoyment of the pleasures of life provided by God, rejecting asceticism, but it also rejects wasteful and excess consumption (7:31). Signup and view all the answers

How does Western economics view consumer sovereignty and decision-making based on desires?

According to Western theory, everyone knows what is best for them, and letting them choose freely according to their desires will lead to optimal decisions. Furthermore, consumer sovereignty means that questioning desires, whether arbitrary whims or genuine needs, is not allowed. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the Quran differentiate between idle desires and genuine needs?

The Quran strongly differentiates between idle desires and genuine needs, condemning the fulfillment of the former while encouraging the fulfillment of the latter. Signup and view all the answers

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According to Quran(28:56), who has the ultimate power to guide individuals?

What does the Quran (2:256) say about religious compulsion?

According to the Quran, what is the Prophet Muhammad's desire for those around him, and what verse supports this?

What does the Quran teach about the treatment of other faith communities?

How does the Quran recognize the diversity of human endeavors?

According to the Quran, what warnings are provided against worshipping one's own desires?

How does Islamic teachings contrast with conventional modern economics regarding the worship of whims and desires?

What does the Quran encourage in terms of consumption and pleasures of life?

How does Western economics view consumer sovereignty and decision-making based on desires?

In what way does the Quran differentiate between idle desires and genuine needs?

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