Revival: Revivers of the Islamic Spirit

first 3 quizzes b4 the midterm

According to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم), a time will come when holding on to the deen is like...

a.Grasping hot coal

b.Grasping hot liquid

c.Grasping hot wood

d.Grasping hot iron

Grasping hot coal

True or False: Imam Al-Shafi'i is considered a Mujaddid for his significant contributions, particularly in systematization of Islamic jurisprudence.

True

The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "Every _________ is misguidance."

a.Revolution

b.Addition

c.Innovation

d.Transformation

Innovation

True or False: The mercy of Allah will be showered upon the seekers of knowledge.

True

What did the prophets leave behind as their legacy in this world?

a.Good deeds

b.Pious descendants

c.Knowledge

d.Material wealth

Knowledge

True or false: Only a religious scholar is known as a Mujaddid.

False

What are the core functions of a Mujaddid? Select all correct answers.

a.To add to the existing principles of Islam

b.All of the above

c.To address specific challenges in their time

d.To revive Islam

To revive Islam, AND To address specific challenges in their time

Which of these prominent figures throughout Islamic history did Imam Al-Suyuti consider as a Mujaddid?

a.Imam Al-Shafi'i

b.All of the above

c.Imam Fakhr al-Din al-Razi

d.Imam Al-Ghazali

All of the above

True or False: A Mujaddid is someone who is officially appointed by Allah as His messenger.

False

In Ibn Hajar's opinion, who was considered a comprehensive Mujaddid in the first Islamic century due to his unmatched virtues?

a.Uthman ibn Abd al-Aziz

b.Abd al-Aziz ibn Marwan

c.Abdullah ibn Umar

d.Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz was Umar ibn al-Khattab's...

a.Stepson

b.Grandson

c.Great-grandson

d.Son

Great Grandson

True or False: Governance in Islam should be guided solely by the Qur'an.

False

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz was a member of which dynasty?

a.Mamluk

b.Fatimid

c.Umayyad

d.Abbasid

Umayyad

Which of these statements about Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz is INCORRECT?

a.His mother was a descendant of Umar ibn al-Khattab

b.His lineage was traced back to Abd Manaf ibn Qusayy

c.His father was a governor of Egypt

d.His wife was the daughter of Caliph Marwan ibn al-Hakam

His wife was the daughter of Caliph Marwan ibn al-Hakam

True or False: Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz received his education in Egypt from respected scholars.

False

True or False: Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz served as the governor of Madinah.

True

Which companion relayed this statement about Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz: "I have never seen anyone whose prayer more closely resembles the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) than this young man."

a.Abdullah ibn Abbas

b.Abdullah ibn Mas'ud

c.Abu Hurairah

d.Anas ibn Malik

Anas ibn Malik

Why did Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz utter: "ʾInnā li-llāhi wa-ʾinnā ʾilayhi rājiʿūn", following his appointment as Caliph?

a.He viewed it as a calamity

b.He felt relieved

c.He wanted to humble himself

d.He was ecstatic

He viewed it as a calamity

True or False: In Islam, leaders will be held accountable before Allah in the Hereafter for their actions, particularly if they ruled unjustly.

True

The following are expected traits of a Muslim leader EXCEPT…

a.Empathy

b.Piety

c.Integrity

d.Superiority

Superiority

True or False: In Islam, it is a sin for a leader to feel burdened by their responsibilities.

False

Which of the following problems did Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz rectify during his reign?

a.All of the above

b.The act of cursing Ali ibn Abi Talib

c.The unfair wealth distribution

d.The injustices of the previous Caliph

All of the above

The following are qualities expected of a leader EXCEPT...

a.Leaders are expected to actively listen to the people they govern

b.Leaders are expected to uphold justice, even when it involves their own family members

c.Leaders are expected to deliver advice that the people want to hear

d.Leaders are expected to turn to Allah for guidance in overcoming challenges

Leaders are expected to deliver advice that the people want to hear

Which of the following is the severest consequence of oppression?

a.The oppressed will supplicate against the oppressor and it will be answered by Allah

b.The oppressed will hold grudges against the family members of the oppressor

c.The oppressed will face great distress, while the oppressor gets off scot-free

d.The oppressed and the oppressor will be negatively impacted in this world and the hereafter

The oppressed will supplicate against the oppressor and it will be answered by Allah

What is the greatest trial for the ummah, according to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم)?

a.Vices

b.Time

c.Wealth

d.Family

Wealth

Why did Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz reject the royal mount that was offered to him?

a.He wanted to show off his piety

b.He wasn't interested in worldly riches

c.He preferred a slower ride

d.He couldn't cope with the attention

He wasnt interested in wordly riches

Who was Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz most concerned for?

a.His ummah

b.His subordinates

c.His clan Banu Ummayad

d.His immediate family members

His ummah

Before the reign of Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, which companion would the Umayyad governors curse in public settings?

a.Ali ibn Abi Talib

b.Abu Bakr

c.Umar ibn al-Khattab

d.Aisha

Ali ibn Abi Talib

True or False: After the Prophet's demise, he left his wealth as inheritance to his beloved daughter, Fatimah.

False

True or False: Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz's actions as Caliph were often seen as emulating the Prophet's teachings and behavior.

True