YEAR 10 Exchanging Sincere Advice in Islam

Question 1

The meaning of exchanging sincere advice (naṣīḥa)

Answer 1

the exchange of counsel between two parties, based on sincerely wanting good for the other, sharing the best of wisdom and showing good will towards the person receiving sincere advice.

Question 2

Requirements of Sincere Advice

Answer 2

1. Sincerity: It should be far from showing off, hypocrisy, libel, mockery and having a bad opinion of others.
2. It should address a clear, uncontroversial
   issue, wherein no difference of opinion lies.
3. The person giving sincere advice should
   be a knowledgeable person in the matter he is giving sincere advice on and should be
   qualified to do so

Question 3

The Ethical Manners of Sincere Advice

Answer 3

1. The person giving sincere advice should be able to apply the advice to himself.
2. The person should choose the appropriate place, time and conditions to give sincere advice (naṣīḥa).
3. Showing respect to the privacy and honour of the person receiving naṣīḥa, so naṣīḥa should not be given in the presence of others.
4. Showing softness, gentleness and compassion in choosing the best of words.

Question 4

proposal

Answer 4

To present an idea or put an opinion

Question 5

view

Answer 5

personal thinking or opinion

Question 6

advice

Answer 6

Giving guidance to those who need help

Question 7

The Benefits of Exchanging Sincere Advice:

Answer 7

1. It is rewarded by the pleasure of Allah and it manifests as obedience to him.
2. It spreads affinity and love between individuals in society.
3. It releases one’s energies in the realm of productive thinking.
4. It invests society with righteousness, spreads virtue and good and precludes evil and corruption.
5. it can save people from harm or anxiety
6. it Helps in taking right decisions

Question 8

The importance of seeking advice in islam

Answer 8

1. Man needs guidance
2. Social Duty
3. Helps in taking critical decisions
4. Helps in avoiding mistakes or regrets
5. Exchanging sincere advice is an Islamic duty

Question 9

The Effects of Sincere Advice on the Individual:

Answer 9

1. The one who gets the advice will feel safe, secure, and guided
2. The person will get great rewards from Allah
3. The adviser will be satisfied and content with his gesture
4. Motivates individuals to make positive changes in their lives
5. By Istikhara the person becomes closer to Allah (SWT) and makes his faith stronger

Question 10

Steps to take when giving Islamic advice

Answer 10

1. Fear of Allah
2. Make Dua
3. Use Authentic Sources

Question 11

Steps to take when seeking Islamic advice

Answer 11

1. Perform Istikhara
2. Make Dua
3. Seek knowledgeable people
4. Be sincere with your intentions

Question 12

Prophet Muhammad PBUH said (3 times): “Religion is _____________ (sincerity and sincere advice)

Answer 12

Prophet Muhammad PBUH said (3 times): “Religion is naseeha (sincerity and sincere advice) ”

Question 13

ٱلَّذِينَ يَسْتَمِعُونَ ٱلْقَوْلَ فَيَتَّبِعُونَ أَحْسَنَهُۥٓ ۚ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ هَدَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ ۖ وَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمْ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ

Answer 13

“Who listen to speech and follow the best of it Those are the one Allah (SWT) has guided and those are the people of understanding”.

Question 14

أُبَلِّغُكُمْ رِسَـٰلَـٰتِ رَبِّى وَأَنصَحُ لَكُمْ وَأَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

Answer 14

I Convey to the messages of my Lord and advise you and I know from Allah what you do not know”.