Islamic Studies Grade 11 Term 1 Revision

Islamic Subject (Revision Sheet) Grade 11 Term 1 (2024-2025)

• This document is a revision sheet for Islamic Studies, Grade 11, Term 1.

Lesson 1: Surah Al-Ahzab

• Theme: The Confederates
• Key Verses: Focus on obeying Allah and the Prophet, trust in Allah, equitable treatment, and the importance of truthfulness.
• Key Concepts: Avoiding disbelievers and hypocrites, importance of guidance from Allah, proper treatment of family and relations, fulfilling commitments (mi'thāq), and the punishment for disbelievers.
• Call them by their fathers: More equitable in the eyes of Allah.
• Blood relations: Closer to one another in the book than believers or emigrants, but in regards to friends, it is acceptable in the book to treat them well.
• Prophet's concern: The Prophet cares for believers more than they care for themselves.
• Prophet's wives: Wives of the Prophet are mothers of the believers.

Lesson 2: Abstinence (Isti'faf)

• Definition: Abstaining from improper behaviors and embodying virtue.
• Importance for Individuals: High ambition, communal responsibility, winning trust and respect of others by following the will of Allah.
• Importance for Society: Solidarity against threats, freedom from crime, progress and prosperity, and stable economic dealings.

Lesson 3: The Manners of Dialogue

• Theme: Grace of Mind and Tongue
• Key Concepts: Importance of maintaining a good tongue, the necessity for maintaining respectful manners in dialogue, listening as essential, and focusing on finding the truth through dialogue.
• Characteristics of Sincere Debaters: Avoidance of boasting, adhering to good moral character, friendly expressions and demeanour.
• Etiquette of Listening: Respectful listening, the importance of listening to understand before responding, and the many benefits of listening and silence.

This quiz focuses on the key themes and concepts from the Islamic Studies curriculum for Grade 11, Term 1. It includes lessons on Surah Al-Ahzab and the significance of abstinence (Isti'faf). Test your knowledge about the core teachings, key verses, and principles highlighted in these lessons.