june 2022

• What is the minimum requirement for attaining paradise according to Hadith 4?

  Fulfilment of the Five Pillars
• What does Hadith 4 suggest about optional ibadah?

  Muslims should not overburden themselves
• How can Muslims practice the teachings of Hadith 4?

  By fulfilling the Five Pillars sincerely
• How does Hadith 19 describe the world for believers and unbelievers?

  The world is a prison for believers
• What should be the goal of every Muslim according to Hadith 19?

  Attaining Paradise
• What does Hadith 14 emphasize about trade?

  Kindness and mercy in transactions
• How can Muslims implement the teachings of Hadith 14 in business?

  By being honest and fair in dealings
• What does Hadith 13 teach about the Qur'an?

  It should never be neglected
• How can Muslims strengthen their relationship with the Qur'an according to Hadith 13?

  By reading and understanding it daily
• What is ijma’ in Islamic law?

  Consensus among Muslims on legal matters
• When can ijma’ be referred to in Islamic law?

  When there is no clear teaching in primary sources
• What are the two kinds of ijma’?

  General agreement on belief and legal matters
• Who made ijma’ permissible according to Islamic teachings?

  The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
• What is required for jurists to conduct ijma’?

  Thorough knowledge of the Qur'an and Sunna
• How does qiyas help in applying Islamic laws?

  By forming new rulings for new issues
• What is a potential issue with using qiyas?

  It depends on the legal expert's ability
• How can analogy (qiyas) be applied to modern issues?

  By comparing them to laws in the Qur'an
• What qualities did the Rightly Guided Caliphs exhibit?

  Faith, wisdom, courage, justice, compassion
• What was established by Abu Bakr for governance?

  A council (majlis e shura)
• How did ʿUmar continue Abu Bakr's governance style?

  By consulting the majlis e shura
• What is considered a trust and responsibility in Islam?

  Leadership
• What qualities did the Rightly Guided Caliphs exhibit during their rule?

  Faith, wisdom, courage, justice, compassion, patience
• Who are the four Rightly Guided Caliphs?

  Abu Bakr, ʿUmar, ʿUthman, ʿAli
• How did Abu Bakr contribute to democratic society?

  He established the council (majlis e shura)
• What was one method Abu Bakr used for better governance?

  Divided the caliphate into provinces
• What role did ʿUmar play in governance?

  He continued to consult the majlis e shura
• What title was given to the governors appointed by ʿUmar?

  Wali
• On what basis were appointments made during ʿUmar's rule?

  Merit and ability
• What significant act did ʿUmar perform regarding justice?

  He sacked a qadi who defended him
• What did ʿUthman refuse to do during a rebellion?

  Call in the army to prevent bloodshed
• How did the caliphs approach problem-solving?

  Through ijma’ and qiyas
• How did ʿAli die?

  He was martyred while leading prayers
• What lifestyle did the caliphs lead?

  Simple lives without bodyguards
• How can the leadership qualities of the Rightly Guided Caliphs be applied today?

  • Consultative governance (majlis e shura)
  • Justice for all, regardless of status
  • Merit-based appointments
  • Commitment to community welfare
• What event led to ʿUthman's martyrdom?

  The rebellion in Madina intensified
• Who defended ʿUthman during the attack on his house?

  Hasan and Muhammad
• What happened to ʿUthman during the attack?

  He was killed while reading the Qur'an
• What did ʿUthman's wife do during the attack?

  Protected his body from indignity
• Who was recognized as caliph after ʿUthman's death?

  ʿAli
• Where did the public ceremony for ʿAli's recognition take place?

  In the Prophet’s mosque