Surah Baqarah Flashcards
- What are the stipulations mentioned in the text regarding the duration of suckling for children, and what responsibility does the father bear during this period?
- The text mentions that mothers shall give suck to their children for two whole years for parents who desire to complete the term of suckling. During this time, the father is responsible for bearing the cost of the mother’s food and clothing on a reasonable basis.
- Under what circumstances does the text indicate that there is no sin if parents decide on weaning their child, and what conditions are outlined for choosing a foster suckling-mother for children?
if both parents decide on weaning their child through mutual consent and after due consultation, there is no sin on them. Additionally, if parents choose a foster suckling-mother for their children, there is no sin as long as they fulfill the agreed-upon financial obligations on a reasonable basis.
- what is the prescribed waiting period for widows who are left behind by their deceased spouses, and what can they do after the waiting period is over?
- The prescribed waiting period for widows is four months and ten days. After this period, they are not held accountable for their decisions regarding their future, allowing them the freedom to make choices in a reasonable manner.
- what guidance does it give regarding expressing marriage proposals to women?
there is no sin in hinting at a marriage proposal or concealing it in one’s heart. However, it advises against making secret promises or contracts without speaking an honourable saying according to Islamic law. The caution is not to consummate the marriage until the prescribed term is fulfilled.
what does Islam say about divorcing women before the marriage is consummated or before the dowry is settled, and what is the obligation placed on individuals in this context?
- If a man divorces a woman before consummating the marriage or settling the dowry, it’s not considered a sin. However, the man must give fair compensation to the divorced woman, and the amount should be based on his financial situation, whether he’s rich or poor.
- When divorce has happened but there was no intimacy and Mahr is set and not set what is the husband meant to give?
- If the mahr had been set then the husband is meant to give half and if the mahr isn’t set then he gives Mutua.
- What is Haqq maher?
- Hakamahar is the Mehr that is required to be given at the time of marriage.
- Ayah 239: In this ayah what does ‘Fear’ refer to?
- Fear refers to a state of war.
- What does the Expression “Give Allah a good loan” mean in this context?
- The expression is a metaphorical expression, because everything belongs to Allah and he doesn’t need any loan. The expression has been used to hint that war is normally financed by raising loans from people for which they except Monterey return.
- How is this verse related to Jihad? Ayah 245
Jihad requires finance, this verse prompts the Muslims to spend their wealth for this cause. Financing Weapons for war. Even though the verse is revealed in the context of Jihad, the generality of its words include every spending for a righteous cause.
Ayah 246 11. Which prophet is this Ayah referring for?
- Samuel
- Which king was appointed after the Israelites demanded the prophet for a king?
- Talut
- What was Taluts name in the bible?
- Saul
- Why were the Israelites angry that Allah Appointed Talut as their king?
- They were annoyed because he didn’t have an affluence of wealth.
- What is the “Tabut” (ark) referred to in this context?
- It was a wooden chest, named in the bible as Ark of the covenant, containing the tablets of Torah and some souvenirs of the prophets. This ark was taken away by their enemies. It was declared by Allah that it would be a sign of the appointment of Talut as a king that the ark would come back to them carried by angels.
Ayah 249 : 16. What was the reason for the test Allah gave them here?
- It was a test of training for the endurance and patience required during the battle.
- Who was Jalut?
- Jalut was a very strong person in the army of the opponents of the Israelites. He challenged them to send a person to fight him. Dawud was very young at the time and he reached the battlefield by chance, and accepted the challenge of jalut and killed him.
- How is Freewill perceived in this ayah?
- Allah has the power to force all of them to accept the truth. There would be no test or any religious differences if that is the case. So therefore Allah gave them freewill, and were given guidance through messengers to see whether or not they accept it through their freewill.
- Who is Taghut refereeing to?
- Taghut is the Rebel, the Shaytaan
- Example the parable of the rock and the rain.
- Rain stands for charity, the rock for the person who spends in charity only for posing himself as a generous man, and the dust stands for the apparent virtuous act of charity. The dust has the ability to grow plants when irrigated by rain, but the rock lying beneath the dust is unable to grow, and once the rain is showered upon it, it makes the dust slip down, leaving the rock flat and barren. Similarly, charitable ACTS are able to grow is done with good intention, but the bas intention destroys this ability, and becomes like a rock that throws away the cultivable dust when It is rained.
- What does the scenario of a garden being destroyed by a fiery whirlwind in the verse symbolize?
- If someone spends in charity and deserves reward in the hereafter but then if he boasts about it then it is like a whirlwind that destroys the garden which will cause all the acts of charity to nullify.
- What is the reference for the old man parable?
- The reference for the old age is to indicate that after reaching such an age, one can no longer earn more. His only hope is the garden he has and once its destroyed then he has no hope to recover this loss.
- According to the verse, what is the guidance for believers regarding their donations, and why is it emphasized not to give worthless things?
- The verse advises believers to donate from the best of what they have earned and what has been produced for them from the earth. It emphasizes not giving worthless things because believers should offer donations that they themselves would accept with appreciation.
- What does Shaytaan frighten you with and Allah promises you with?
- Shatyaan frightens with poverty and bids you to commit a shameful act and Allah promises you forgiveness and grace.