Islamic Studies Flashcards

These flashcards cover important concepts from Islamic studies, based on the Imam Al-Shatibi Competition Book, focusing on Aqeedah (creed), The Prophetic Biography and Tafseer.

What is the only religion that is accepted by Allah and other than it is not accepted?

Islam. Allah Almighty said: “And whoever desires other than Islam as religion - never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers.

What is Islam?

Islam is submission to Allah through monotheism, obeying Him in what He has commanded, and avoiding what He has prohibited and discouraged.

Where do we get the Aqeedah (Creed) from? (What are the Authentic sources of Aqeedah)?

Quran, the Sunnah, and consensus.

How many pillars of faith are there, and what are they?

Believing in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and in fate, whether good or bad.

What is the opposite of Tawheed and its antithesis?

It is the polytheism, which is diverting worship to other than Allah.

How many are the pillars of worship?

Hope, Fear, and Love.

What is Tawheed?

It means singling out Allah in His lordship, divinity, names, and attributes.

What is meant by the Oneness of Names and Attributes?

It means that we affirm for Allah what He has affirmed for Himself or what His Messenger has affirmed for Him in terms of beautiful names and lofty attributes, and we negate from Him any deficiencies or resemblance to the created beings that He has negated from Himself.

What is the primary purpose of creating the creation?

Worship Allah alone and not associating anything with him. Allah, the almighty said: “And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.

What is faith (Iman)?

It is a statement with the tongue, belief in the heart, and actions with the limbs, and none of these three elements alone is sufficient. (All three are necessary simultaneously; one is ineffective without the others.)

How many gates does Paradise have?

There are eight, and its gates vary according to the acts of worship.

Who are the angels?

The angels are a creation of Allah. He created them from light.

What does ) does What إلا إله إلا الله ? mean )?

This is the greatest word in existence, and it is the word of monotheism, and it means (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah).

Where do we get the Aqeedah (Creed) from? (What are the Authentic sources of Aqeedah)?

We derive our creed from the Quran, the Sunnah, and consensus.

Mention some of Allah's beautiful attributes.

Mercy, strength, knowledge, capability, speech, exaltedness, and so on.

Mention some of Allah's beautiful names.

The Compassionate, the Merciful, the Sovereign, the Creator, the Mighty, the All- Powerful, the All-Knowing, the Forgiving, the Provider, and so on.

What are the sources of Allah's beautiful names and lofty attributes?

Their source is only the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, peace be upon him.

Can distortion seep into the Quran?

No, because Allah, the Almighty, has guaranteed its preservation. He, Glorified is He, has said: "Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur'an and indeed, We will be its guardian.”

How do we believe in them?

We believe in their existence and in what we have learned about their names, attributes, and deeds.

What do you know about their attributes?

They are honored servants, who do not disobey God's commands and do as they are instructed. They do not eat, drink, or tire from worshiping God, and they have the ability to take on different forms and appearances.

Who interprets the texts of Sharia for us, and to whom do we turn when we have questions or find aspects of religion confusing?

The knowledge scholars who have a deep understanding of both knowledge and practice. Allah said, “so ask the people of the message if you do not know.”

What are our obligations towards the religious texts and the rulings of Sharia (Islamic law)?

It is our duty to glorify the religious texts, submit to them, adhere to their meanings, and pleased with their rulings because Allah knows better our worldly and hereafter interests. Allah said: “It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should [thereafter] have any choice about their affair

What is the solution when differences and disputes arise among Muslims?

The solution can be summarized in returning to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace be upon him) and seeking judgment through them. Allah, the Most High, said: "And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger

Did Islam call for gathering (Unity)?

Yes, Islam encouraged adhering to the congregation and prohibited division and prejudice.

What is the stance regarding the rulers of the Muslims?

We obey them except in disobedience to Allah.

What is our stance regarding the Muslim scholars?

We love them, respect them, hold them in high regard, think well of them, seek knowledge from them, and do not delve into their personal matters because they are carriers of revelation, vessels of knowledge, and protectors of the faith.

What is the creed of the Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah (Sunni Muslims) regarding the Companions?

The people of Sunnah believe that all the Companions are just and righteous individuals and loving them is obligatory for every Muslim. It is necessary to refrain from discussing any conflicts among them, and it is appropriate to supplicate for them, seek forgiveness for them, and defend their honor.

Who are the best among the nation of Muhammad (peace be upon him)?

They are the companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), and the best of them are Abu Bakr, then Omar, then Uthman, then Ali.

Is there an acceptable innovation?

No, rather every innovation is misguidance, and it is refuted for its adherent, because Allah has completed our religion.

What is hypocrisy?

It is showing Islam while concealing disbelief.

What is disbelief?

It is the absence of belief in Allah and His Messenger, both in words and actions, and in one's conviction and omission.

What does freedom mean in Islam?

Freedom in Islam means liberation from the worship of people, following one's desires and Satan, and adhering to the religion and its rules. And whoever does not become a servant of Allah becomes a servant of something else.

Does Islam have a role in various aspects of life?

Yes, Islam is a comprehensive way of life that covers all aspects of life and is suitable for every time and place.

What is the supplication that we recite before sleep?

With Your name, O Allah, I die, and I live.

What do we say after waking up from sleep?

All the Praises are for Allah Who has made us alive after He made us die (sleep) and to Him is the Resurrection.

What do we say after coming out of the bathroom?

O Allah! Grant me Your forgiveness.

Mention the supplication for entering the bathroom.

“In the name of Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from male and female devils.”

Mention the supplication for putting on clothing?

Praise is to Allah Who has clothed me with this and provided it for me, though I was powerless myself and incapable.

What is the supplication that is said when leaving the house?

in the Name of Allah, I have placed my trust in Allah, there is no might and no power except by Allah.

What do we recite when entering the house?

“We have entered in the name of Allah, and we have exited in the name of Allah, and upon our Lord, we have relied." Then we greet the people of the household.

Mention what is said after the Adhan (call to prayer) ends.

After sending blessings upon the Prophet, peace be upon him, it is said: 'O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the means and virtue, and raise him to the praised station that You have promised him. Verily, you do not fail in Your promise.

What is the supplication of Qunut?

‘O Allah, guide me with those whom You have guided, and strengthen me with those whom You have given strength. Take me to Your care with those whom You have taken to Your care. Bless me in what You have given me. Protect me from the evil You have ordained. Surely, you command and are not commanded, and none whom You have committed to Your care shall be humiliated, and none whom You have taken as an enemy shall taste glory. You are Blessed, Our Lord, and Exalted.

What do you say after the rain falls?

I say, 'We have received rain by the grace and mercy of Allah.'

What is the supplication for entering the mosque?

In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.

Mention the supplication for the debt relieving.

O Allah, suffice me with what is lawful from what is unlawful, and make us independent by Your grace from anyone other than You.

What do you say to someone who has had a child?

I say: "May Allah bless what He has granted you, and may you show gratitude to the Giver. May the child reach the peak of excellence, and may you be blessed with his goodness.

Mention some of the morning supplications

“O Allah, by Your grace, we have reached the morning, by Your grace, we have reached the evening, by You, we live, and by You, we die, and to You is our resurrection.

Mention the recommended acts of ablution (Wudu).

Some of the recommended acts of ablution (Wudu) are numerous, including using a tooth-stick (siwak), mentioning the name of Allah at the beginning, washing the hands up to the wrists, rinsing the mouth and sniffing water into the nose, wiping the ears, and performing the act of "Tathleeth" (washing three times).

What are the sources of Allah's beautiful names and lofty attributes?

Their source is only the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, peace be upon him.

What do we do when we hear the call to prayer (Adhan)?

We say what the muezzin (caller to prayer) says, and when he reaches 'Hayya 'ala-s- Salah' and 'Hayya 'ala-l-Falah,' we say, 'There is no power and no strength except with Allah.'

The verses and evidence pointing to his prophethood are numerous. The greatest miracle was the Quran, which challenged the Arabs to produce a chapter like it. Additionally, there are his telling of unseen matters and the prophecies about previous nations

Mention what indicates the prophethood of Muhammad?

Who are the angles?

The angles are a creation of Allah. He created them from light.

What is Paradise?

Paradise is the abode that Allah has prepared for the believers, in which souls desire and eyes find delight. In it, there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever imagined.

Introduce Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessing Be Upon Him)

He is the Messenger of Allah to all people, the most honorable of Allah's creation, the best of His messengers, the seal of the prophets, and he is our Prophet and beloved, peace be upon him.

To which tribe does the Prophet belong?

The loved, peace will be upon him, belongs to the Quraysh tribe. They are the leader of nobles of the Arabs.

When was the Prophet born? And where was he born?

He was born in the clan of Banu Hashim in Mecca, on the morning of Monday, the twelfth day of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal, in the Year of the Elephant, which corresponds to the twenty-second day of April in the year 571 CE.

What was the first thing that was revealed to him from the revelation?

The first revelation that came to him was the beginning of Surah Al-Alaq.

How did he arbitrate between them?

He placed the Black Stone on a piece of cloth and instructed them to each hold onto one end of the cloth. When the stone reached its place, he took it with his hand and put it in its position, and this solution was accepted by everyone.

Explain the importance and timeline of the journey of al-Isra wal Miraj.

The journey the Prophet Muahmmad S.A.W from Makkah to Jerusalem, plus the ascencion the the heavens and back in one night.

Explain Al-Istinja

Al-Istinja is a compulsory ablution before prayer, to clear oneself after urination or defecation with clean water or solid materials.

Provide a summary of the story of Al-Israa and Al-Mi'raj.

Jibril came to the Prophet while he was in the Masjid al-Haram, and with him was a creature (Buraq). The Prophet rode on it until he reached the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. He entered the mosque and prayed two Rak'ahs (units of prayer), then he was ascended through the seven heavens, meeting a different prophet at each one of them. Afterward, he returned from his night journey to Mecca, and on that night, the five daily prayers were prescribed upon him.

Is it sufficient to believe in some of them without others?

The faith of a servant is not valid except by acknowledging all of them, and we also believe in those whose names were not mentioned.

What is the primary purpose of creating the creation?

To worship Allah alone and not associating anything with him .

What is the solution when differences and disputes arise among Muslims?

The solution can be summarized in returning to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace be upon him) and seeking judgment through them. Allah, the Most High, said: "And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger

Some of the Sunnah for the Friday prayer:

The call to prayer (Adhan) , the the best clothes ,using fragrance, going to Mosque early.

When was the Umrah of Hudaybiyyah?

In the month of Dhu al-Qi'dah, in the year 6 of the Hijrah.

When did the Prophet send Mu'adh and Abu Musa to Yemen? And what advice did he give them?

In the tenth year, he advised them to facilitate matters, convey glad tidings, bring people together, and advised them against causing aversion and division.