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What is required for guidance?

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Intention/will
Humility
Repentance
Sincerity - ikhlaas
Dua - parents, family, teachers etc
Mujahada - struggle
Self reflection

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Imam Nawawi (RA)

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631 AH - 676 AH.
Born in village of Nawa - Syria.
Began main studies in Damascus at 19 for 20 years.
Hadith and fiqh scholar (Shafi)
Never married.
First of his family to study.
Righteous.
Hardly slept.

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What is Hadith?

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It is the 2nd source of Islam - collection of statement, actions and tacit approvals of the Prophet SAW.
Detailed records.

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Why is Hadith important?

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Preserves the deen.
Guides Muslims in certain situations.
Teaches Muslims how to act/live like the Prophet SAW.

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What are the gradings of Hadith?

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Sahih صحيح - strongest
Hassan حسن - good
Da’eef ضعيف - weak
Mawdu’a موضوع - not true

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What are the 3 thoughts of a Da’eef Hadith?

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  1. Can never be used
  2. Can be used in areas of virtues and reminders (majority opinion and used by Imam Nawawi RA)
  3. Can be used unrestrictedly (not a strong opinion)
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What are the conditions of using a Da’eef Hadith?

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Should be related to virtues, reminders, manners etc.
Cannot be extremely weak.
Cannot be something that is completely new like a rule.

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Why may a Hadith be graded as Da’eef?

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The narrator could have weak memory.

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Hadith 1 - Actions are based on intentions

Umar RA

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Known as Amirul Mu’minin.
Narrated 529 hadiths.
Martyred on 1st Muharram 24 AH.
Reigned for 10 years and 6 months.
2nd greatest prophet

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Hadith 1 - Actions are based on intentions

What is this hadith emphasising upon and what lessons can we draw?

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Two people can do the same actions but outcome will be different based on their intentions.
Sincerity - ikhlaas.
Setting aside self desires.
Based on intentions, the outcome will be deserved.

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Hadith 1 - Actions are based on intentions

What is the purpose of intention?

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Differentiates worship from normal acts - wearing clothes as a habit or to cover awrah.
Differentiates who the act is for - praying to show others or for Allah.
Differentiates between sunnah and fardh.
Protection for when our action for Allah does not go as planned.

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Hadith 1 - Actions are based on intentions

How can ikhlaas be obtained?

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Check intention before doing an action.
Do regular righteous deed.
Do not give false impressions - giving charity to show others.
Seek knowledge before doing a deed.

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Hadith 1 - Actions are based on intentions

What eradicates ikhlaas?

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Riya رياء - showing off (hidden/minor shirk).
If you think you are always sincere.

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Hadith 1 - Actions are based on intentions

How to recitfy ikhlaas and niyyah?

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Seek knowledge.
Stay in the company of the pious.
Reading Qur’an.

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Hadith 1 - Actions are based on intentions

Lessons learnt

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Actions will be judged by intentions.
Always check intentions.
Intentions must be for Allah SWT alone.

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Hadith 2 - Islam, Iman, Ihsan

What does this hadith emphasis and what lessons can we draw from it?

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Adab/ettiquette.
Signs of the Day of Judgement.
Concept of Qadr.

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Hadith 2 - Islam, Iman, Ihsan

What is adab for seeking knowledge?

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Cleanliness.
Method of sitting - on knees.
Asking the right questions.
Seeking knowledge from the right people.

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Hadith 2 - Islam, Iman, Ihsan

Concept of Qadr

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Happens by the will of Allah.
Qadr and free will are compatible in Islam.

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Hadith 2 - Islam, Iman, Ihsan

What is Islam?

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Root letters سلم - to be sound/whole/peace.
5 Pillars - Shahada, Hajj, Sawm, Zakat, Salah.
Fiqh - understanding.
Responsibilty
Salvation
Outwardly actions - Muslims represent Islam

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Hadith 2 - Islam, Iman, Ihsan

What is Iman?

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Root letters أمن - to bring about security/feeling safe.
6 articles of faith - Allah, angels, books, Prophets/Messengers, Day of Judgement, Qadr (good & bad)

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Hadith 2 - Islam, Iman, Ihsan

What is Ihsan?

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Root letters حسن - to bring about beauty/be in proper state.
Cultivation of the soul.
Worshipping Allah as if you see Him.
Recognition of Allah - His power, will, mercy etc.

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Hadith 2 - Islam, Iman, Ihsan

Background of the hadith

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Occured approximately 80 days before Prophet Muhammad SAW passed away.

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Hadith 2 - Islam, Iman, Ihsan

Lessons learnt

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Aqeedah - belief in Islam w/o doubt or uncertainty.
Adab between teacher and student.

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Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam

Abdullah ibn Umar (RA)

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Son of Umar RA.
Born in Makkah.
Never commited shirk.
2nd most narrations - 2630 hadiths.
Zuhd - someone who is disconnected to the world/focused on the hereafter.
Passed away 73 AH.

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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam What is بُنِيَ and why is it used?
Means to build/to structure. Used in a positive way and emphasises the importance of the 5 pillars - these are the foundations which we add on to and needs to be strong.
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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam Shahadah
Is what the other pillars depend on. Testifying/submission. Symbol of Islam. Negation before affirmation - negating shirk/there can never be another God.
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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam What are the important aspects of the 1st part of Shahadah
knowledge certainty submission sincerity love truthfullness
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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam What are the important aspects of the 2nd part of the Shahadah
Belief in his prophethood and message. Obey what he commanded us. Refrain from what he prohibited. Understand, practice and promote his sunnah. Follow and emulate him throughout our lives
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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam Salah
Wudhu is a mandatory condition for Salah. Having khushu - focus/connection/tranqulity. Completing the mandatory actions - takbeer, qiyam (standing), reciting Qur'an, ruku, sajdah and last sitting. 5 daily prayers (+ Jummah for men)
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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam Zakat
Purifies our wealth. Wealth can be money, assets, land etc. 2.5% to pay. Need to be eligible - nisaab نصاب.
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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam Hajj
To be completed once per lifetime. Conditons will need to be met: finance, means of travel, security. If accepted, come out with a clean slate. Sacrifice: supposed to be difficult.
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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam Sawm
Refraining from 3 things: food, drink + intercourse. Obtaining Taqwah (piety). Spiritual development. Not just restricted to Ramadan - Day of Arafah, Mon + Thurs, white days - moon is the whitest.
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# Hadith 3 - Pillars of Islam Lessons Learnt
Islam is structured to help Muslims navigate life. Each pillar supports the other. Must learn and comprehend what is required from each pillar.
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# Hadith 4 - Deeds are based on final actions Abdullah bin Masoon (RA)
6th person to accept Islam. 848 narrations. First person to recite Qur'an in public with melody. Expert on the Qur'an - recitation and rulings. Learnt 17+ Surahs directly from Prophet Muhammad SAW.
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# Hadith 4 - Deeds are based on final actions What is this hadith emphasising on?
5 stages of Insan (person): Life before conception - ruh Dunya - birth Barzakh - death Judgement - resurrection Paradise or Fire - eternity Mother's womb: اَرْحام/رَحِم is similar to الرحمان (Ar Rahman) 3 stages of life: Nutfa - drop of fluid Alaqa - clot Mudgha - lump
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# Hadith 4 - Deeds are based on final actions What is the soul?
Soul is the matter for Allah - we have not been given information regarding this. And they ask you, [O Muhammad], about the soul. Say, "The soul is of the affair of my Lord. And mankind have not been given of knowledge except a little."
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# Hadith 4 - Deeds are based on final actions When does the soul enter the body?
Majority opinion is 120 days - 3 stages of life in mother's womb is 40 days each.
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# Hadith 4 - Deeds are based on final actions What are the components of the human being?
Intellect - عقل Soul (life) - روح The self - نفس: human nature (personality & behaviour): desire, anger
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# Hadith 4 - Deeds are based on final actions What are the 4 decrees?
Provision - رزق Life - حياة Deeds - عمل Fate - قدر
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# Hadith 4 - Deeds are based on final actions Fate
Good actions protects from evil fates. Allah has control of our fate and to change it - can appeal to Allah through prayer, worship and good deeds to secure a good fate.
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# Hadith 4 - Deeds are based on final actions Lessons Learnt
Whatever Prophet SAW (authentically) said, we need to believe with or w/o understanding. What is written does not nullify free will Qadr is to empower people, not bring them down.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation Mother of the Believers Aisha (RA)
4th most narrations - 2210 hadiths. Most access to Prophet SAW. 1/2 or 2/3 of fiqh came from her. Woman's narration/knowledge holds the same value as a man's.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation What does this hadith emphasise on?
To reject what is not mentioned in Islam - even if said by a someone of a high status i.e. scholar/king. Bidah بدعة - linguistically means to introduce/originate. Allah is بديع of the Heavens and the earth. أحدث - linguistically means to occur, non-existence to existence.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation What are the 2 types of بدعة?
In belief: There is another prophet after Prophet SAW = kufr. Qur'an is a creation of Allah = deviance. (it is the word of Allah) In action: Performing a sixth salah = deviance.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation When is بدعة allowed/not allowed?
Not allowed in the deen. Allowed when it is for the deen i.e. a mic in masjid - creation of a mic is not in Islam but is used for everyone to hear.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation How did Izz ibn Abd al-Salam (RA) categorise بدعة?
Obligatory - recording the Qur'an & reports of Prophet SAW. Recommended - research institutes, beneficial books on religious matters (for the deen). Permissable - using spoons, more enjoyable food/housing. Disliked - extravagance in adorning masjids. Prohibited - new beliefs and acts which contradicts Shariah.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation Definitions on innovation
Imam Shafi (RA): there are two types which is praiseworthy and blameworthy - if it corresponds to the way of Prophet SAW, then it is praiseworthy. Imam al Shatibi (RA): if certain actions are taken as worship when its not, this will lead to bid'ah.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation Can بدعة be used positively and negatively?
YES. Positive can be using apps to learn the Qur'an.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation How can بدعة be considered more dangerous than evil deed?
You would be unaware you are doing something wrong.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation Examples of good بدعة
Compilation of the Qur'an - Abu Bakr & Umar (RA). Surah al Fatiha as ruqiyah over children. 2nd Athaan for Jummah by Uthman (RA) to prepare people. ## Footnote These actions were not explicitly done by Prophet SAW but are within the general remit of deen.
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# Hadith 5 - Rejecting evil deeds and innovation Lessons Learnt
Must be careful and ensure بدعة is not started or followed. Hadith sets a baseline for Muslims to decide whether it is Sharia or not.
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart Nu'man bin Bashir (RA)
8 years old when Prophet SAW passed away but narrated 114 hadiths. Mother and father were both companions. Raised on hadith and love of Prophet SAW. Prophet SAW said he would live a praiseworthy life, die a martyr and enter paradise.
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart What are the 3 catergories in this hadith?
Halal Haram Doubtful matters/grey areas
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart How do we find out what is halal/haram?
It is stated by a definite text (direct or indirect) - Qur'an/hadiths
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart What is meant by doubtful matters/grey areas?
Something many people are unsure of - scholars will know/investigate.
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart What can help to get through doubtful matters?
Taqwa - fasting. Having good habits to protect yourself. Best to avoid doubtful areas as can fall into haram eventually.
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart Why is the heart (القلب) mentioned?
It can be the greatest strength or weakness. A sound and strong heart will refrain from doubtful matters.
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart What is a strong and healthy heart?
Full of love and fear of Allah. Full of glorification of Allah. Full of Iman.
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart What is a weak and diseased heart?
Low on Iman. Lacks the remembrance of Allah. Full of desires and self-indulgent. No consideration of Makrooh.
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart How can the heart be purifed?
Dhikr - daily Qur'an and Azkar. Staying in good company. Halal food. Tahajjud Salah. Less consumption.
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# Hadith 6 - Protection of the heart Lessons Learnt
Ask scholars - we have clear guidance to navigate doubtful matters. Stay away if unsure until there is clarity. Having a sound heat should be the focus. Certain actions will aide in purifiying the heart and identifying doubtful matters.
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# Hadith 7 - Sincere Advice Abu Ruqayyah Tamim ibn Aus Ad Dari (RA)
Accepted Islam 7th-9th AH. Narrated 18 hadiths. Known for praying Tahajjud a lot. Recited the same verses - intimacy with the Qur'an.
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# Hadith 7 - Sincere Advice What is Naseeha (نصيحة)?
Advice, sincerity, allegiance, clarity. Negating deception/cheating. Truly seeking the best.
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# Hadith 7 - Sincere Advice Who is naseeha given to?
Allah His book His messenger SAW Leaders of the Muslims Everyone else
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# Hadith 7 - Sincere Advice Naseeha to Allah SWT
Believing Him alone and His oneness. Striving in total commitment in attaining His love. Staying away from His anger. Sincerity in worshipping Him. Loving and hating for His sake. Attachment and love for those that obey Him - Prophets/Sahaba. Recognising blessings given and showing gratitude.
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# Hadith 7 - Sincere Advice Naseeha to His Book
Reciting/listening to it. Reflecting and acting upon it. Learning/teaching it. Using as a shifa.
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# Hadith 7 - Sincere Advice Naseeha to His Messenger SAW
Learning/teaching about him. Following his Sunnah. Loving him. Defending him. Praying Salawaat (after his name).
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# Hadith 7 - Sincere Advice Naseeha to Leaders of the Muslims
Reminding them of their duty - no one is above naseeha. Following them. Keeping stability. Help the oppressed and the oppressor (may happen unknowingly).
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# Hadith 7 - Sincere Advice Lessons Learnt
Naseeha encompasses Islam, Iman, Ihsan. Be mindful of the advice given, how it is given and to whom it is given to.
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# Hadith 8 - Purpose of Commands & Prohibitions Abu Hurayrah (RA)
Greatest student and narrator - most hadiths: 5374 Had a very close and intimate relationship with Prophet SAW. 3 tribulations: death of Prophet SAW, assassination of Uthman RA and he lost his bag to carry provisions and food (had the bag for 20 years).
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# Hadith 8 - Purpose of Commands & Prohibitions What was the famous incident with Abu Hurayrah (RA)?
* Abu Hurayah (RA) was extremely poor and starved. * Created conversation with Abu Bakr (RA) in hopes of being invited to eat. * Prophet SAW found them and invited Abu Hurayrah (RA) and asked him to serve the Ashaab As-Suffa water. * Once he had served everyone else, he was then told to drink himself.
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# Hadith 8 - Purpose of Commands & Prohibitions What is the importance of commands and prohibitions?
All commands from Allah are good for us. Brings us closer to Allah by living the way He wants us to. Prevents a corrupted heart.
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# Hadith 8 - Purpose of Commands & Prohibitions Excessive questioning & disagreement with the Prophets
Brings destruction to people. Need moderation.
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# Hadith 8 - Purpose of Commands & Prohibitions Lessons Learnt
Commands & prohibitions are there to make Islam easy for us. Gives meaning when fulfilling them. Questioning is part of learning but to be done with right intentions. If unsure, ask.
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# Hadith 9 - Dua & The Source of our Provisions What is Tayyib طيب?
Allah is Tayyib (pure) - He is free from any imperfection and all perfection befits Allah.
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# Hadith 9 - Dua & The Source of our Provisions What are the attributes of Allah which make Him طيب?
Waahid - one Qidam - Preeternal Baqa - everlasting Mukhaalif li Khalqihi - different to His creation Qaaim bi nafsihi - self sufficient
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# Hadith 9 - Dua & The Source of our Provisions What are the two aspects Allah accepts which is طيب?
Inwardly - intentions & sincerity Outwardly - Pious actions & following the Sunnah
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# Hadith 9 - Dua & The Source of our Provisions What is the requirement for acceptance?
Being halal
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# Hadith 9 - Dua & The Source of our Provisions Why was the man's dua questioned?
Food & drink was haram. Clothes. Nourished by unlawful things. His income.
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# Hadith 9 - Dua & The Source of our Provisions Lessons Learnt
Only a believer guards his purity. It is Allah's decision to accept someone's dua. It is the sinners to whom Allah open His doors to most
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# Hadith 10 - Avoid the doubtful Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Talib (RA)
Grandson of Prophet SAW. Saw what his parents did for Islam - fighting for Islam, giving their wealth and lives for Islam. Raised arounf 27 battles - 3 per year. He wouldn't eat from the same plate as his mother in case he took food that she wanted.
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# Hadith 10 - Avoid the doubtful What is سبط?
Son of your daughter
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# Hadith 10 - Avoid the doubtful What is حفيد?
Son of your son
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# Hadith 10 - Avoid the doubtful What is ريحان?
Any sweet smelling plant - brings joy to the soul
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# Hadith 10 - Avoid the doubtful What are the 2 Islamic Principles?
Taqwa - awareness to avoid Allah's prohibitons. Wara' - personal caution in leaving what is doubtful out of fear of falling into haram.
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# Hadith 10 - Avoid the doubtful Lessons Learnt
Islam comes to annihilate all doubt. We must understand different perspectives of doubts and how to deal with them - aqeedah, fiqh. If in doubt, ask.
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