Islamic Final Exam

What is Islam's central thematic concept?

Submission to Allah.

What does Iman represent in Islam?

Faith, belief, and deep trust in Allah.

What is Ihsan in Islam?

Excellence; worship Allah as though you see Him, and if you cannot see Him, know that He sees you.

What does Al-Rabb mean?

The Lord; Provider, Sustainer, Protector, Caretaker.

What is the purpose of Fikr?

Thinking and reflecting on Allah's signs and blessings.

What does Dhikr refer to?

Remembering Allah.

What is the meaning of Sunnah?

The sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet ﷺ.

What are Hadith?

The recorded transmission of the Sunnah.

What is Isnad?

The chain of narrators of a hadith.

What does Matn refer to in the context of Hadith?

The actual text/content of a hadith.

What is the significance of Intention (Niyyah)?

It determines the reward and value of actions.

What do 'Big I' and 'Small i' signify?

Small i = inner Islam (heart, sincerity, iman); Big I = outer Islam (actions and appearance).

What does Allahu Akbar mean?

Allah is greater than anything we can imagine or compare Him to.

What is Qadr in Islamic theology?

Allah's divine decree and perfect knowledge of everything.

What does Al-Qadeer mean?

The All-Powerful.

What does Al-Aleem refer to?

The All-Knowing.

What is meant by Al-Khabir?

The One fully aware of every detail.

What does Al-Lateef signify?

The One who knows the most subtle and hidden details.

What does Ibtila' refer to in Islam?

The test/trial of life.

What does the concept 'Protect Allah and Allah will protect you' imply?

Protect Allah's commands, limits, and religion in your life, and Allah protects you.

What is Khuluq?

Internal character.

What is Gheebah?

Saying something true about someone that they dislike being mentioned.

What does Buhtan mean?

Saying something false about someone that they dislike being mentioned.

What is Namimah in social contexts?

Gossip; spreading rumors between people.

What does Ma'ruf signify?

That which is good, correct, and recognized as good.

What does Munkar represent?

That which is evil, wrong, and rejected.

What is Ummah?

The Muslim community/brotherhood.

What does a Muhaddith do?

A scholar specializing in hadith authentication.

What is Taqwa?

Awareness and fear of Allah that leads to obedience.

What does Sabab mean in legal rulings?

Cause; it is the thing that makes a ruling become effective. When this occurs, the command must be enacted.

What is Shart in the context of actions?

A prerequisite condition that must exist before an act is valid. Must do before enacting the command.

What are Arkan?

Essential pillars of an act; if missing, the act is invalid.

What does Wajibat mean?

Obligatory parts; if missed unintentionally, it can be corrected with sajdah sahw.

What does Mawani' refer to?

Things that prevent a ruling from applying; nullifiers.

What does Najasah mean?

Impurity.

What is Fidya?

Compensation paid when someone permanently cannot fast.

What is Meeqat in Hajj/Umrah?

The boundary where pilgrims enter ihram for Hajj/Umrah.

What is Ihram?

The sacred state entered before Hajj or Umrah.

What is Akhlaq?

Moral character and manners.

What is the most beloved action to Allah?

The most beloved action to Allah is prayer offered on time.

What is the second most beloved action to Allah?

Kindness to parents.

What are the 3 essential components of Islam?

Islam, Iman, and Ihsan.

What does ‘Sunan’ refer to?

Recommended actions; if you do them you get rewarded but if you don’t, you neither get rewarded nor do you get sins.

What is the Tree of Islam?

• Roots: Representing Iman (faith), which is the foundation of belief in Allah and His teachings.

• Trunk: Symbolizing Islam, the outward practices and acts of worship that one adheres to.

• Branches and Leaves: Reflecting Ihsan, which signifies excellence in worship and behavior, and emphasizes worshipping Allah as though one can see Him.