Suhba Freshmen Foundations Final Exam Study Guide

What does the word “Suhba” mean?

The term “Suhba” means companionship

True or False? There is no such thing as a stupid question in Suhba, as long as you are

asking to purely learn & understand a topic.

True

The Suhba program’s mission is to inspire Muslim youth to practice Islam with

sincerity

True or False? You should dress for the Suhba class as if you are attending Salat Al-Jumuah at the Ka’bah.

True

Why is it important to seek knowledge?

It is important to seek knowledge because it is mandatory from Allah(swt)

Whoever travels on a road in search of ________, Allah will place him on a _____

leading to Paradise.

knowledge, road

The angels will lower their ______ for the student of _______ knowledge, pleased with

what he is doing.

wings, beneficial

The religious scholars are the heirs of the ______, and they leave no money, rather they

leave only _______.

prophets, knowledge

Which of the following is an example of how knowledge leads to righteous actions?

learning seerah

What is the primary means to seek to know Allah?

primary means to seek Allah from the Quran

True or False? Allah makes it easy for the student of knowledge to seek knowledge.

True

The greatest knowledge one can seek is the knowledge of:

Knowledge of Allah(swt)

True or False? A Hadith mentions that a day will come when the Qur’an has no existence

anymore, either in the Mus-haf or in the heart of any person.

True

True or False? A good action with the wrong intention will not get us any reward in the

Hereafter.

True

Complete this Hadith: People will recite the Quran, and may fail even to go past their

_______.

throats

True or False? Hasan al Basri was a Sahaba.

False, He was a tabien

Complete this Hadith: Seeking “Seeking knowledge is a(n) _____ on every Muslim, male

or female.

Fard al Ain(individual obligation)

What is Fard Ayn?

Individual obligation(ex: knowing how to pray)

What is Fard Khifayah?

Obligation on the community

What is an example of Fard Ayn?

Learning how to pray

What is an example of Fard Khifayah?

Being a scholar

True or False? Ignorance is NOT a disease of the heart.

False, ignorance is considered a disease of the heart in Islamic teachings.

Prophet Muhammad (SWS) said: “The cure for ignorance is ____.”

asking

What is something that is categorized as “Dhani” in the Qur’an?

things that are not clear

True or False? There is only one Hadith about the Prophet PBUH cursing women visiting

a grave. Therefore it is haram for women to visit the grave.

False, there are multiple Hadiths on this topic, and visiting graves is generally considered permissible for women in Islam.

26. True or False? The obligation of prayer is categorized as “Qati” in the Qur’an.

True, as it is a clear and established obligation for Muslims.

Why shouldn’t we trust someone just because they are popular on social media?

Popularity on social media does not guarantee credibility or reliability; individuals may present misleading information or curate their image for attention.

What does Isnad mean?

the chain of people who passed down a tradition in Islam

The Quran and Sunnah are the primary sources of Islamic knowledge.

REAL

If someone speaks well, it means they are a good scholar.

No, false

Why is it essential to connect with local scholars?

to learn from them

32. What does the term Ijazah refer to?

qualification

33. Can women be scholars in Islam?

Yes women can be scholars

What is the meaning of Adab (أدب) in Islam?

refinement, good manners

According to Imam Zakariya al-Anbari, knowledge without Adab is like _________.

Knowledge without Adab is like fire without wood

Who were the first students of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

The first students of the Prophet Muhammad was the Sahabas

Where can we find ways to improve upon our etiquette?

gather at the masjid

Aisha RA praised the women of the Ansar for not being ____ when it came to learning

their religion, as they did not let it prevent them from learning.

not being shy

Who appeared before the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions in the Hadith

of Jibril?

man with while clothes and black hair

According to the hadith, which of these is NOT a question the man asked the Prophet

(PBUH)?

the man did not ask about the specific date or time of the Hour
"When will the Hour be?"

• Prophet's response: "What have you prepared for it?" 

What did the man say each time the Prophet (PBUH) answered a question?

You are right

42. True or False? In class, we discussed that having good posture while attending class is

comparable to having good posture while praying, since both actions are acts of worship.

True

43. To purify oneself, it is important to purify the ______, as it affects the entire body.

heart

44. Imam Nawawi advises not to learn solely from ______ because it may lead to mistakes

and misunderstandings.

books

According to the Quran, "Allah has not placed two ______ inside the man."

hearts

What is Riyāʾ defined as?

showing off

According to the hadith, what will Allah say on the Day of Judgement to those who

showed off their deeds?

"Go to those for whom you made a show in the world and look, do you find any reward with them?

What does ḥasad mean?

destructive envy, envy, nazar, evil eye

What is Kibr defined as?

to be arrogant; to think of oneself better than others

Fill in the blank:

Hadith: “Envy eats ____ like fire eats firewood.”

faith