Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is the process of creation in the womb according to the Hadith?
The creation of each one of you is brought together in the mother’s womb for forty days in the form of a nutfah (a drop), then becomes an ‘alaqah (clot of blood) for a like period, then a mudghah (morsel of flesh) for a like period, after which the angel blows the soul into him.
What are the four matters written for every human?
- Rizq (sustenance)
- Lifespan
- Actions
- Whether the person will be in Jannah or Jahannam.
What does ‘Life Begins at 120 Days’ mean?
A foetus is considered to attain life at 120 days when the soul is breathed into it.
What is the significance of tying the camel in relation to trust in Allah?
While everything is preordained, we must still make efforts (i.e., ‘tie our camel’) and remain patient and content with Allah’s plan.
What is Qadr?
Qadr refers to Allah’s preordainment of certain things, including the abilities and circumstances each person is born into.
What is the definition of Bid’ah?
Bid’ah refers to innovation in acts of worship that are not mentioned in the Qur’ān or Sunnah.
Why is innovation considered bad in Islam?
Allāh says in the Qur’ān: ‘I have completed your religion for you’ (Sūrah al-Mā’idah, 5:3), implying that adding to the religion suggests it is incomplete.
What should one do when encountering Bid’ah?
Ensure it’s actually bid’ah, approach with kindness, and explain that the practice is not from the Qur’ān & Sunnah.
What does the Hadith about Halāl and Harām state?
That which is lawful is clear and that which is unlawful is clear, and between the two are doubtful matters.
What are doubtful matters in Islam?
Doubtful matters are those where the ruling is not entirely clear and fall between halāl and harām.
Who can clarify ambiguous matters in Islam?
Scholars (Mujtahidūn) are the ones who have the knowledge to interpret ambiguous matters.
What is the shepherd analogy in relation to doubtful matters?
The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) compares a person approaching doubtful matters to a shepherd grazing near someone else’s land, warning to stay away from the ‘border’ of harām.
What is the meaning of Nasīhah in Islam?
Nasīhah means advice or sincerity in Islām, representing truthfulness, sincerity, and the desire for good.
What are the components of Nasīhah?
Nasīhah is directed towards Allah, His Messenger, His Book, the leaders of the Muslims, and the general Muslim population.
What is the importance of obeying Muslim leaders?
One should obey them in that which is permissible, as ‘There is no obedience to the creation in disobedience to the Creator.’
