Year 8 Qur'an Studies Revision - QDO 2 - Juz 2

Surah al-Baqarah (Ayat 142 - 252)

What do Ayaat 142 - 252 mainly talk about?

The pillars of Islam and Ahkaam (Khamr, Maysir, Nikaah, Haydh (menstruation) etc.)

What does Ayah 143 talk about?

Collective Vision: The Ummah is given the role and responsibility to bear witness unto mankind by conveying the message (Shahadah alan nas).

What is the ‘change’ mentioned in Ayaat 148 - 150?

The change of the Qiblah connotes the transfer of the Ummah’s duty (Shahadah alan nas) from the Bani Israel to this Ummah.

Which ayah addresses the methodology of the prophet SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam (including the way he taught)?

Ayah 151

Which ayah addresses the concept of relationship between the form and spirit of Ibadah (also known as birr)?

Ayah 177

Which ayah talks about the essence of Emaan?

Ayah 165

(The true believers love Allah the most)

What story do ayaat 247 - 251 tell?

The story of Talut and Jalut.

(Also addressed Sabr in times of Jihad and Infaaq)

What does ayah 208 tell us?

Tells us to enter Islam FULLY so we can fulfill our role (Shahadah alan nas).

What is the concept of the Changing of the Qiblah (Ayah 142)?

This happened when the Prophet sallahu alayhi wa sallam migrated to Madina, and for 16 months he prayed facing masjid Al Aqsa. After those months Allah changed the qibla to face the Ka’bah. The changing of the Qibla from Masjid al Aqsa to the Ka’bah showed that the previous Ummah (Bani Israel) had been replaced by the new Ummah (us) and the jews will have to decide to follow him or get led astray.

How does Ayah 143 describe the Muslim Ummah as?

An upright community

(This means we balance things out and do not go into extremes like the Jews who would isolate themselves or refrain from eating for their religion)

NOTE: Upright means to stay on the right path and not to be led astray.

What does ayah 151 tell us of the way the prophet SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam taught?

• He recited or taught the Qur’an to the people

• He purified you, your belief and actions

• He taught you the book, what was right and wrong

• He gave you knowledge, the Sunnah.

What is the core of Emaan?

It is to love Allah more than anything and everything.

(This means you must obey him and worship him. We should also follow his messenger).

What does Ayah 177 mention about righteousness?

• Having Emaan (believing in Allah, angels, books, messengers, the day of Judgment, and qadr).

• Having Islam (Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj).

• Keep the promises/pledges they make

• Giving Charity (from what Allah has provided for us) to the needy, the poor, the orphans, relatives, travelers, beggars and for the freeing of captives. This is Infaaq / Zakah.

• Fighting in the heat of battle (Jihad).

  (If you do all of the above, you are mindful in Allah and true in faith).

What is the Shahadah (first pillar of Islam) in one word?

Emaan

What is Salah (the second pillar of Islam)?

It is remembering Allah, reflecting upon why we are alive and shows our purpose of life: to worship Him.

What is Zakah (the third pillar of Islam)?

Zakah purifies and increases your wealth. It decreases greed and increases reward. Zakah is to give 2.5% (1/40) of your ANNUAL savings.

(For example, if you saved up to £40 in a year, you give 2.5% of it which is £1. This is just an example because £40 does not reach the threshold of paying Zakah).

What is Sawm