Copy of Copy of 7 th Grade Study Guideline
Study Recommendations
Review the stories of Prophet Dawood and Prophet Suleyman focusing on:
Lessons of wisdom
Humility
Conversion to Islam
Understand major figures and events in the stories of Prophet Suleyman and Queen Bilqees:
Miracle of the throne of Bilqees
Bilqees' conversion to Islam
Recognize the relationship between previous scriptures and Islam’s perspective:
Torah, Psalms, and the Bible
Mention of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in previous scriptures
Islamic Understanding of Death
Concepts related to death and the afterlife:
Al-Qabr (The Grave): Life after death, events that happen in the grave.
Athab-ul-Qabr (Punishment of the Grave): Understanding what occurs if a person is punished in the grave.
Na’eem-ul-Qabr (Comfort of the Grave): Understanding what occurs for a person who is rewarded in the grave.
Be familiar with critical afterlife terms:
Al-Barzakh: The realm between death and resurrection.
Malak-ul-Mawt: The Angel of Death.
Day of Judgement (Yawm al-Qiyamah): Events that occur on this significant day.
Islamic View on Afterlife
Details regarding the experience in the grave and the Day of Judgment:
Athab-ul-Qabr: Punishment in the grave.
Na’eem-ul-Qabr: Reward in the grave.
Events of the Day of Judgment: Key events that unfold on this day.
Understand the concept of martyrdom (Shaheed):
Importance of martyrdom in protecting from punishment of the grave.
Important Islamic Terms Related to Death and Afterlife
Familiarize yourself with meanings of essential terms:
Bilqees (بلقيس): Queen of Sheba and key figure in Prophet Suleyman's story.
Prophet Suleyman (سليمان): Son of Prophet Dawood, known for his wisdom.
Athab-ul-Qabr (عذاب القبر): Punishment faced in the grave.
Na’eem-ul-Qabr (نعيم القبر): Blessings and comfort in the grave.
Al-Qabr (القبر): The grave itself.
Al-Barzakh (البرزخ): Intermediate realm of existence.
Malak-ul-Mawt (ملك الموت): The Angel who takes souls.
Nakeer and Munkar (منكر و نكير): Angels who question the soul in the grave.
Salat-ul-Janazah (صلاة الجنازة): Funeral prayer.
Ghusul of Janazah (غسل الجنازة): Ritual washing of the deceased.
Kafan (كفن): The shroud used for burial.
Fard-ul-Kifayah (فرض الكفاية): Obligatory duty for the community.
Martyr (Shaheed) (شهيد): Someone who dies for their faith.
Surat-ul-Mulk (سورة الملك): Chapter of the Quran important to the afterlife and grave.
Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Qiyamah) (يوم القيامة): The final judgement by Allah.
The Torah (التوراة): Sacred scripture of Judaism.
The New Testament: Christian scripture.
The Psalms of David (الزبور): Sacred songs and prayers used in worship.