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What does the verse in Sūratu’l-Qasas (The Narrative) encourage believers to seek?
What does the verse in Sūratu’l-Qasas (The Narrative) encourage believers to seek?
- Eternal happiness in this life
- Dependence on others for livelihood
- Wealth and worldly possessions
- The abode of the Hereafter (correct)
What does the verb 'ibtaghi' mean in the context of the verse?
What does the verb 'ibtaghi' mean in the context of the verse?
- To forget one's share in the Hereafter
- To pursue an aim with all one’s being and capacity (correct)
- To seek material wealth and possessions
- To live dependently on others
How should believers balance their pursuit of the Hereafter with their worldly responsibilities?
How should believers balance their pursuit of the Hereafter with their worldly responsibilities?
- By seeking only eternal happiness in this life
- By begging from others for livelihood
- By working and earning in lawful ways to meet essential needs (correct)
- By forgetting about worldly responsibilities
What is the significance of the phrase 'without forgetting your share in this world' in the verse?
What is the significance of the phrase 'without forgetting your share in this world' in the verse?
What does the verse advise against in terms of livelihood?
What does the verse advise against in terms of livelihood?
According to the text, what should be the believers' ultimate goal in this life?
According to the text, what should be the believers' ultimate goal in this life?
According to the text, what did Prophet Muhammad choose regarding richness and earning?
According to the text, what did Prophet Muhammad choose regarding richness and earning?
What is emphasized in the text regarding the essence of religion?
What is emphasized in the text regarding the essence of religion?
What is the significance of wealth according to the text?
What is the significance of wealth according to the text?
What is the interpretation of the verse in Sūratu’l-Qasas mentioned in the text?
What is the interpretation of the verse in Sūratu’l-Qasas mentioned in the text?
What is the role of recurrent events in the history of humankind as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of recurrent events in the history of humankind as mentioned in the text?
What consoled Prophet Muhammad in his sorrow of leaving his hometown according to the text?
What consoled Prophet Muhammad in his sorrow of leaving his hometown according to the text?
What is the significance of the Quranic verse revealed during the Prophet's emigration to Madinah?
What is the significance of the Quranic verse revealed during the Prophet's emigration to Madinah?
What does the Quranic verse from Sūratu’l-‘Ankabūt (The Spider) emphasize?
What does the Quranic verse from Sūratu’l-‘Ankabūt (The Spider) emphasize?
What does performing the Prayer perfectly do according to the interpretation of the Quranic verse?
What does performing the Prayer perfectly do according to the interpretation of the Quranic verse?
What does the interpretation of the Quranic verse say about ill-suspicion of others without substantiated proof?
What does the interpretation of the Quranic verse say about ill-suspicion of others without substantiated proof?
What is the impact of performing the Prayer purely and regularly according to the interpretation of the Quranic verse?
What is the impact of performing the Prayer purely and regularly according to the interpretation of the Quranic verse?
What does the victorious conquest of Makkah by the Prophet and his Companions symbolize?
What does the victorious conquest of Makkah by the Prophet and his Companions symbolize?
What does Bediüzzaman Said Nursi advise regarding the approach to worldly life in Islam?
What does Bediüzzaman Said Nursi advise regarding the approach to worldly life in Islam?
How is the world likened in the text for those content with the Divine Religion?
How is the world likened in the text for those content with the Divine Religion?
What does the hadı̄th of Prophet Muhammad emphasize about his position in the world?
What does the hadı̄th of Prophet Muhammad emphasize about his position in the world?
What criterion does the verse mentioned provide for seeking the world and the Hereafter?
What criterion does the verse mentioned provide for seeking the world and the Hereafter?
What is emphasized about the limited lifespan in this world in the text?
What is emphasized about the limited lifespan in this world in the text?
According to Nursi's approach, how can one approach the world while maintaining a focus on the eternal realm?
According to Nursi's approach, how can one approach the world while maintaining a focus on the eternal realm?
What does the term 'establish' in reference to Prayer indicate?
What does the term 'establish' in reference to Prayer indicate?
What does the verse 'Seek help through patience and the Prayer' emphasize?
What does the verse 'Seek help through patience and the Prayer' emphasize?
What is considered a good example of patience in Islam?
What is considered a good example of patience in Islam?
What was Zayd ibn Harı̄thah originally called after being adopted by the Prophet?
What was Zayd ibn Harı̄thah originally called after being adopted by the Prophet?
What does the verse from Sūratu’l-Ahzāb emphasize regarding parentage?
What does the verse from Sūratu’l-Ahzāb emphasize regarding parentage?
What were those who converted to Islam through Muslims called?
What were those who converted to Islam through Muslims called?
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Study Notes
The Importance of Prayer and Patience in Islam
- The verse from Sūrah Luqmān emphasizes the importance of establishing the Prayer, enjoining good, forbidding evil, and bearing hardships patiently in Islam.
- The term "establish" in reference to Prayer indicates observing or leading the Prayers in exact conformity with its conditions, offering it perfectly with body and soul.
- Prophet Muhammad faced numerous obstacles in his mission but continued with patience and determination, setting an example for believers.
- The verse "Seek help through patience and the Prayer" emphasizes the necessity of patience and Prayer in living and conveying Islam.
- The act of performing five daily Prayers, which have forty units, without abandoning any of them, is considered a good example of patience in Islam.
- "Establishing the Prayer," "enjoining good," and "forbidding evil" were also ordered to the communities prior to the Muslim Community.
- Luqmān calls for the importance of the Prayer and the duty of enjoining good and forbidding evil, emphasizing the necessity of patience to fulfill these essential duties.
- The verse from Sūratu’l-Ahzāb prohibits calling Zayd ibn Harı̄thah in attribution to Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing the unique identity and attribution to biological parents.
- Zayd ibn Harı̄thah was originally called Zayd ibn Muhammad after being adopted by the Prophet, but the Qur’ān prohibited this attribution.
- The verse also emphasizes that no one other than biological parents can be regarded as the parents of someone.
- Those who converted to Islam through Muslims were called "Mawlā so and so" (i.e. the freed slave of so and so), as seen in the example of Sālim Mawlā Hudayfa.
- The verse from Sūratu’l-Ahzāb emphasizes the importance of biological parentage and unique identity, prohibiting attributing non-biological relationships to individuals.
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