Islamic Studies Final Exam

Which book explains Imam Ibn Rajab's "Jami' Al-Ulum Wal-Hikam"?

The 40 Nawawi Hadith collection

What is the status of the story about the man who made Hijrah for a woman?

It is not strongly evidenced to be the reason for the hadith

According to Ibn Rajab, how many types of intentions are mentioned in the Hadith of Omar (RA)?

There are two types

Which Imam considers the Hadith about intentions as a foundation of the religion?

Imam Ahmad

Is it automatically rejected if the intention starts off for the sake of Allah, then some thoughts come later on?

No, it's NOT automatically rejected

How many levels of Ihsan are there?

There are two levels of Ihsan, one higher than the other

What does "Mushahada" refer to?

It's the higher level of Ihsan, which is to worship Allah (swt) as if you see him

What is the main lesson from the prophecy about poor Bedouins competing in building skyscrapers?

The scales of how the world works become flipped

According to the Hadith, "علقة" is which stage of embryo?

2nd stage

According to the Hadith we studied, what four things does the angel write down?

Rizq, deeds, lifespan, and final destination

T/F Ibn Rajab said "La illaha illa Allah" 30 times before his death, according to what we studied

False

T/F One of the signs of the day of judgment: slave-girls give birth to slave-girls

False

T/F The story of the man who mad Hijrah for a woman he wants to marry is a false story

False

T/F There are 3 stages mentioned in the Hadith about the creation in the womb

True

T/F The word, "مضغة" comes from the word, "مضغ"

True

T/F The root word, "مضغ" means "to spit something out"

False

T/F Ibn Masu'd said, "Gods messenger who spoke the truth and whose word was believed told them the following" because he always says that

False

T/F One of the biggest lessons from the Hadith of the man who killed himself in the battle is to show off courage during battle

False

T/F The man who killed himself during battle was fighting to show off

True

T/F There are three meanings in the Hadith of innovation: Implicit, explicit, and duplicit

False

T/F The man that was standing in the sun while fasting to worship is an example of Bid'ah

True

Who was Ibn Rajab?

A great scholar of islam

What was Ibn Rajabs full name?

Abdulrahman bin Ahmed bin Rajab

When was Ibn Rajab born?

He was born in the year 736H

Where was Ibn Rajab born?

He was born in Baghdad, Iraq

What year did Ibn Rajab die?

He died in the year 795H

Why was Ibn Rajab NOT known during his lifetime?

Based on his humility in gatherings, and by his explanation of the "Two Hungry Wolves" Hadith, it became clear that he didn't care about fame or status.

In the Hadith of five pillars, what did Ibn Rajab compare the five pillars of Islam to? What's he compare the other acts to?

He compared Islam to a house, and the 5 pillars to pillars of a house and the other acts of worship were like the walls and furniture. The house can stand without furniture, a leaky roof, or holes in the walls, but it cannot stand without pillars

Which of the 5 pillars of Islam are physical?

Prayer and fasting

Which of the 5 pillars of Islam is financial?

Zakat

Which of the 5 pillars of Islam are both, physical, and financial?

Hajj

How do the 5 pillars help to purify the believers?

By teaching them patience and self-restraint

Where did Ibn Rajab travel to with his father at a young age?

Damascus

At what age did Ibn Rajab pass away? Allah yerhamo

At 59 years old

What did Ibn Rajab repeat 30 times before his soul left hit body?

"Oh Allah, pardon me!" 30 times

When did Ibn Rajab become known?

After his death

Which Hadith did Ibn Rajab explain very well?

The Two Hungry Wolves Hadith

In the story of Muhajir Umm Qais, why does the man go to Madinah?

He goes to Madinah to marry a women that made Hijrah to Madinah and her name was Umm Qais, he didn't go for the sake of his religion.

What's the importance of the Hadith about intentions?

It's valued by many scholars, and often serves as an opening of many of their books as a reminder to everyone of how important intentions are

Showing off is a characteristics of who?

Hypocrites

Is starting an act with the intentions of purely showing off rejected?

Yes, not only would it be rejected but anyone who does that deserves punishment from Allah

Is starting an act with the intentions to do things for the sake of Allah and to show off rejected?

Yes, it would be rejected and it is also null and void

Is starting an act with the intentions to do things for the sake of Allah and later on thoughts began to seep in rejected?

It's not automatically rejected, if the thoughts are ignored then it's accepted in Shaa Allah, but if the thoughts becomes big and take into action, the person needs to renew their intention for the act to be accepted again.

In Hadith Jibreel (as), what were the 5 questions the man asked the prophet peace be upon him?

Inform me about Islam, inform me about Iman, inform me about Ihsan, inform me about the hour, inform me about its signs

Why did Ibn Rajab say that Hadith Jibreel is a great Hadith?

Because it talks about what Islam, Iman, and Ihsan are, and what separates them

Why was Jibreel (as) asking these questions if he already knew the answers?

He wanted the Sahaba (ra) to gain knowledge and pass it on to others about not only the information that was given but also the way he presented himself with outmost respect

What're the 5 pillars of Islam?

Shahadatain, prayer, zakat, fasting Ramadan, hajj if capable

What're the 6 pillars of Iman?

Believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, Last Day Of Judgement, and qadr whether good or bad aspects

Whats Ihsan?

Ihsan means excellence, it's that you serve Allah even though you cannot see Him, only He can see you. It is to make Allahs sight the most important sight

What does Muraqaba mean?

It means monitoring, and it is to know that Allah is always watching you so that it effects your worshiping towards Him

What does, "slave-girl gives birth to her mistress", mean?

The children of slave girls are not slaves

What matters of the the religion does Hadith Jibreel encompass?

It encompasses all matters of the religion!

Pillars of Islam (fiqh and law), pillars of Iman (Aqeedah), Ihsan (mannerism and behaviour)

Is committing zina worse than not praying?

Nope, Not praying is worse

After the Shadatain, whats the most important pillar?

Prayer as in praying

What does the Hadith about the Creation Of Humankind talk about?

First 120 days in the womb, what Allah decreed for the fetus (embryo), and their final destination

What're the 2 stages of the embryo?

First is, "علقة", or leech, second it's, "مضغة", basically bite sized

In the Hadith about Creation Of Humankind, what does the angel record for every individual?

The angel records his deeds, the period of his life, his provision, and whether he will be miserable or blessed.

Is the middle of your life what matters the most?

No, what you end your life on is what matters the most but you never know when the fitna spreads so always make dua that Allah keeps you and your loved ones steadfast

What's the meaning of explicitly?

It means when something is clearly stated

What's the meaning of implicitly?

It means when something isn't clearly stated but understood

Any act that DOESN'T have any proof from shariah perspective is null and void is explicit?

Yes

Any act that DOES have any proof from shariah perspective is accepted (with pure intentions ofc) is implicit?

Yes