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Discuss the importance of Sadaqa in Islam

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Importance of Sadaqa

It is a form of Zakat which is not compulsory and which is voluntarily given.
It helps in promoting love, peace, unity and harmony in society.
Creates a sense of satisfaction in the giver and gives hope to the receiver.
Helps in poverty alleviation.
It is a way of sharing resources.
Help to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor / the haves and have-nots.
It is a form of ibadah rewarded by paradise.
Helps in over-coming misery and thus puts a smile on others’ faces.

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Identify types of prayers for special occasions

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Types of Prayers for Special Occasions

IDENTIFY TYPES OF PRAYERS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Swalat ul Safar
Swalat ul Taqdim
Swalat ul Qasr
Kusuf wal khusuf (Prayers during eclipse of the sun and the moon)
Istisqa (prayers for rain)

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What is Sijdatu Tilawa?

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Sijdatu Tilawa

Sajdah tilawat is the Sajdah that one has to perform as an obligatory duty when one reads, recites, or hears, in the prayer or outside, some specific verses containing those words.
The Holy Prophet ( s.a.w) has observed, "When a person prostrates himself after reading a verse requiring the performance of Sajdah, the shaitan starts crying and wailing in a corner, saying: 'Alas!
The children of Adam were enjoined to perform Sajdah and they carried it out, and become entitled to enter Paradise, but I refused to do so and was condemned to Hell.'" (Muslim and Ibn Majah)

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List five qualities of an Imam

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Quality of an Imam

LIST FIVE QUALITIES OF AN IMAM

Piety(God fearing)
tolerance
Learned and knowledgeable/wisdom from Quran and Sunnah.
Patience
Leadership qualities
Communication skills.
Public relations/ friendly/ warm
Trustworthiness/ honesty /integrity
Ability to make good judgment and decision.

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Identify five forms of Shirk al-Akbar

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Forms of Shirk AL-AKBAR

IDENTIFY FIVE FORMS OF SHIRK AL-AKBAR

To be excessive in one's worship, respect and 'glorification' of prophets, pious leaders, sheikhs or imams.
When one prays or supplicates to something other than Allah (s.w.)
When one takes a lawgiver or lawmaker other than Allah
To adorn something that is believed to be a form of 'protection from misfortune'
To swear with names other than Allah
To practice, involve or believe in any form of sihir (sorcery) including charms, incantations,astrology etc.
To believe in evil omens
To be excessive in one's reverence, respect and 'glorification' of prophets, pious leaders, sheikhs or imams

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Discuss the significance of Tawheed

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The significance of Tawheed.

DISCUSS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TAWHEED

It is the pillar upon which Islam is built. The Prophet said "Islam is built upon five : the Tawheed of Allah …..(Muslim no. 19)
The greatest need for mankind, since there is no life for the hearts or delight or tranquility except through knowing their Lord, the one to be worshipped, the creator.
It was the key and essence of the call of the messengers "Verily we have sent to every nation a messenger saying worship Allah and avoid the worship of false gods" (Q:16:36)
Because Allah has created us to worship Him, " I have not created the jinn and mankind but to worship me" then how can we worship Allah, if we don't know who He is? It is only through knowledge of His names and attributes we can learn about Allah.
Firmness upon the Deen, excellence in this world and salvation in the Hereafter is built upon this. a) because when you know Allah, His names, attributes and Actions this necessitates loving Him, fearing Him, placing reliance upon Him etc. b) when you know what Allah loves and is pleased with or angered and displeased with, you will rush to fulfill what He loves and avoid what He hates.
Its great emphasis in the Quran The Quran begins with Tawheed (al Fatihah) and ends with Tawheed (al Ikhlas) likewise the greatest ayaat in the Quran describes Tawheed (of knowledge)
The prophet began his day with Tawheed by reciting Surat al kafiroon and Ikhlas in the Sunnah of fajr and end with reciting these two Surahs in the witr prayer. (related by Muslim)
The prophet mentioned it during his last illness (shows its importance) when he said “the curse of Allah be upon the Jews and the Christians for they took the graves of their prophets as places of worship." (Bukhari)
It's the first thing the prophet invited to and preached to for thirteen years. "Say, none has the right to be worshipped and thus be successful." (ahmad) And he ordered his companions to preach Tawheed when sending them to various communities. He sent Mu’adh ibn Jabal to Yemen saying " indeed you are going to the people of the book so let the first thing that you invite them to be the Tawheed of Allah" (Bukhari )
You have to compromise the three aspects together and not just believe in one, merely with the meaning "the one who has the power to create and originate" as the Arab mushriks used to agree that Allah alone is the creator of everything, despite this they were still mushriks. Plus this was not the true reality which Allah sent the messengers with. But rather we must believe in his Ruboobiyah, uloohiyah Asma was Sifaat together.
When you believe in the three aspects of Tawheed. i.e. Ruboobiyah- you will negate any source of harm, blessing, power from any other than Allah. Uloohiyah- this will stop you from committing shirk. Asma was Sifaat - to have the correct knowledge of this will prevent you from distorting any of Allah's Names and Attributes, or explaining them, or denying them or asking how they are.
If a person dies upon this he will enter Paradise. When the Jewish boy accepted Islam, the Prophet (s.a.w) said, "All praise is for Allah who saved this boy from the fire." Although this person had no good deeds. (Bukhari)
Tawheed is a condition for an action to be accepted, because for a deed to be accepted it requires 2 conditions. a) The intention is purely for Allah (Tawheed al ibadah) b) It must be in accordance with the Shariah of Muhammad
It strengthens ones heart and makes one firmer and well rooted. Then as a result ones deeds will multiply and likewise his worship of Allah will be greater.
It makes it easier to fulfill the commands of Allah and leave the prohibitions as Aisha said: "had the first revelation been do not drink and fornicate or commit adultery etc they would have said we shall not give up adultery and fornication etc." (Bukhari )
For it was only after Tawheed was understood by the companions and had settled in their hearts that Allah began to order them with various commands.

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Explain any four methods by which Hadith was transmitted during the life of Prophet Muhammad - (P.B.U.H)

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EXPLAIN ANY FOUR METHODS BY WHICH HADITH WAS TRANSMITTED DURING THE LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD - (P.B.U.H)

EXPLAIN ANY FOUR METHODS BY WHICH HADITH WAS TRANSMITTED DURING THE LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD - (P.B.U.H)

The Holy Prophet himself used to give instructions with regard to the transmission of what
he taught. Thus when a deputation of the Rabi'a came to wait upon him in the early days of
Medina, the Prophet concluded his instructions to them with the words: "Remember this
and report it to those whom you have left behind"
Again, there is ample historical evidence that whenever a people embraced Islam, the Holy Prophet used to send to them one or more of his missionaries who not only taught them the Holy Quran but also explained to them how the injunctions of the Holy Book were carried out in practice.
It is also on record that people came to the Holy Prophet and demanded teachers who could teach them the Quran and the Sunnah: "Send us men to teach us the Quran and the Sunnah"
The companions of the Holy Prophet were fully aware that his actions and practices were to be followed in case an express direction was not met with in the Holy Quran.
When Mu'adh ibn Jabal was appointed governor of Yemen by the Holy Prophet, and was asked as to how he would judge cases, his reply was "by the Book of God." Asked again if he did not find a direction in the Book of God, he replied, "by the Sunnah of the Apostle of God." The Sunnah was therefore recognized as affording guidance in religious matters in the life-time of the Holy Prophet.
Through the verbal teachings by the Prophet and the Sahaba.
Through practical demonstration by the Prophet.
Through recitation by those who had memorized them.
Through written medium.
Through lectures in Mosques.
Through centres of learning (Sufahaa) AhlulSufaa.
Through recitations during gathering and festivals.

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What is the subject matter of Hadith Qudsi?

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What is the subject matter of Hadith Qudsi?

WHAT IS THE SUBJECT MATTER OF HADITH QUDSI?

Affirmation of the doctrine of the unity of Allah and guarding against polytheism.
The majesty of the Creator and His uniqueness.
Proper discharge of religious observances.
Attainment of proper standards of morality.
Kindness to parents, relatives, humanity, animals and plants.
Good behavior towards other people.
Self-dedication to the Cause of Allah.
Preparation for the Day of Judgment

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Discuss the importance of Hadith

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The importance of Hadith

DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF HADITH

Hadith is part of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) Sunnah and Muslims are commanded by God to follow this Sunnah, together with Quran, as sources for Islam religion teachings and rules.
Prophet Muhammad is a true model for human to be followed in all his saying, doings, and practices.
Prophet sayings (hadith) give the details, as explained to the prophet by God, of many ritual worships.
Prophet sayings (hadith) are sources of many Islam morals, since they help Muslims in determining the prophet way to behave.
Prophet sayings (hadith) detail and explain what is briefed in Quran.
Help Muslims to be closer to Allah by doing what He wills and abstaining from what He forbids.
Give direction on the performance of Sunnah acts.
They are a source of knowledge for Muslims.
Helps Muslims to know the details regarding the Prophet’s life and teachings.
They affirm the position held by the Prophet in Islam.
Confirm the Prophet’s teachings on various religious issues.

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Give six guidelines on how to worship Allah.

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Guidelines on the Worship of Allah.

GIVE SIX GUIDELINES ON HOW TO WORSHIP ALLAH.

Worship is dependent upon revelation. This means that there is no room for personal views in it. Rather, the only one who has the right to legislate what is and isn’t worship is Allah, as He said quoting His Prophet: “I only follow what has been revealed to me.” [Surah Al-Ahqaaf: 9]
Worship must be done sincerely for Allah’s sake and it must be free from any traces of Shirk (polytheism), as Allah, the Most High, says: “So whoever hopes to meet his Lord then let him perform righteous deeds and not mix any partners into the worship of his Lord.” [ Al-Kahf: 110]
The person we follow with regard to worship and the one who clarifies it to us is none other than the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w), as Allah says: “You indeed have in the Messenger of Allah a good example.” [Surah Al-Ahzaab: 21]
Worship is confined to specific time-frames and limitations, which one is not permitted to challenge or transgress, like the prayer for example. Allah says: “Verily, the prayer is enjoined upon the believers at fixed times.” (An-Nisaa: 1)
Worship must be founded upon love for Allah, as well as submission to Him and fear and hope in Him. Allah says: “Those who they call upon (in worship), they seek a way to their Lord, as to which of them is nearest to Him. And they hope for His Mercy and fear His Punishment.” [Surah Al-Israa: 57]
The obligation of performing worship does not get removed from a sane-minded individual that is responsible for his actions from the time he attains puberty to the time he dies. And He says: “And worship your Lord until certainty (i.e. death) reaches you.” [Surah Al-Hijr: 99]
Oneness of the Worship of Allah. To believe that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah.

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