Belief in the unseen

Key points of the lesson

1. Belief in the unseen is one of the foundations of Islam.
2. Even the people who think that they only believe in what they can see are not telling
the truth. They cannot see the wind but they believe in its existence as they see and feel
its effects. They cannot see the cool weather or air but they look at thermometers and
believe the number recorded.
3. Logic leads us to know that Allah exists
4. Logic leads us to believe in the unseen world.
5. When we look at all living and non living things, we know that they had to be created
by an unseen force i-e Allah.
6. Our feelings tell us that Allah exists. this is called Fitrah
Study Question
Question1: What is Fitrah?
Answer: Fitrah is the way Allah created us, inspired us from within to believe in our
creator, love and obey Him, Follow His guidance and do good deeds.
Question2: Does everyone have fitrah?
Answer: yes everyone is born with it but some people deviate from the feeling in their
hearts and mind that they created by Allah and should worship Him.
Question 3: This world we live in is divided into two dimensions what are they?
Answer: when we look at the living things we learn that there are two dimensions to their
existence,
*Material or physical dimension
*Spiritual or meta-physical dimension
Question 4:Define:
a. Al-Ghayb
The Unseen
b. Fitrah
Fitrah is the way Allah created us, inspired us from within to believe in our creator, love
and obey Him, Follow His guidance and do good deeds.
c. Ath-Thahir
Ath-Thahir is one of the 99 names of Allah which means The Obvious or The Evident .
Question 5: what are some proofs of strong belief in the unseen as shown in the story of
Haritha with Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings upon Him?
Answer: Frail belief is not accepted in matters of religion. True believers carry in their
hearts and minds unshakeable belief in Allah and the unseen world. This can be seen very
easily in the following story.
One day, Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings upon Him was sitting in the masjid
when a man called Haritha came. Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings upon Him
asked Haritha,How are you this morning?
I am a true believer, today Haritha replied.
This needs to be proved Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings upon Him contended.
Oh Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings upon Him, I believe in Allah as if I see Him
with my own eyes on His throne .I believe in the paradise as if I see people in visiting each
other. And I believe in Hell as if I actually see and hear its people fighting in it.
Then Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings upon Him said to Haritha You truly know
how to believe [ in the unseen] so keep it up.
Question 6: What is the name of Allah that means The unseen? Write one ayah that
includes that name in Arabic and English.
Answer: The name of Allah which means The unseen is Al-Batin
Allah says in Surat-ul-Hadeed,

He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate, and He is, of all things,
Knowing.[57:3]

Grade 7
Unit A chapter 2
Learning About Allah
New Words
1. Ayat-ul-Kursi: the greatest verse of the noble Quran
2. Tawheed: Monotheism
3. Tawheed-ul-Khaliq: believing in The One True Creator
4. Tawheed-ul-Ibadah: Worshipping the One True God
5. Tawheed-ul-Asmaa Was-Sifaat: Believing in the Unique Attributes of Allah.
Study Questions
Question 1: List three of the special qualities of Allah that make Him so great.
Answer: Ayat -ul-Kursi states many special qualities of Allah that make Him so great.
1. Allah is the Supreme Being and the Great Lord of the Universe.
2. His knowledge covers and encompasses every single thing in the universe.
3. He has no weakness or deficiencies, like getting tired and needing rest.
Question 2: where is Allah?
Answer: Allah is in the Heavens on His Thorne and He reaches everywhere with powers
and blessings.
Question 3: If a confused person asked you, where did you come from?What would you
answer him?
Answer: Many people ask this question, where did we come from? They ask about the
maker of the whole human race.The Quran answers in Surat As-Sajdah:
That is the Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Exalted in Might, the Merciful,
Who perfected everything which He created and began the creation of man from clay.
Question4: why did Allah create us?Support your answer with evidences from Al-Quran.
Answer:Allah answers this question very clearly in Surat-uth-Thariyat:51:56
And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.
And in Surat ul Mulk 67:1-2
Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion, and He is over all things competent [He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is
the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving
Question5: What is the Arabic world for believing in One God?
Answer: Tawheed
Question6: what are the three important ways of believing in One God? Explain each of
these ways.
Answer:
The types of Tawheed are three: Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah, Tawheed al- Uloohiyyah and

Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat.

Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah is singling out Allah the Exalted with (the actions of) creation,
providing sustenance, giving life, causing death, and all of the types of regulation and
administration of the dominion of the heavens and earth, and (also) singling Him out, the
Exalted, with (the right to) judgement and legislation and sending of the Messengers and
revealing of Books.
Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah is singling out Allah with worship so that none besides Him is
worshipped, so that none besides Him is called upon, so that no one is sought for rescue,
or aid except Him. So that no one is sacrificed to or slaughtered for, or made an oath for,
except Him. Allah the Exalted said, "Say: My prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death
are for Allah, the Lord of the worlds. He has no partner. This is what I have been
commanded with and I am the first of those who submit (to him with Islam and Tawheed)"
(al-An'aam 6:162),
Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat is describing Allah the Most High and naming Him with
whatever He described and named Himself with, and with whatever His Messenger
(sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) described and named Him within the authentic narrations and to affirm that for Allah without resemblance (to the creation) or likening (to the
creation), and without (false) interpretation (of any of that) or negation (of any of that).
There is nothing like Him and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. And may Allah send
prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his companions.
Question 7: List and define ten of the names of Allah?
Students can choose any 10 Asmaa ul Husna and define them.

The Universe Speaks Tawheed

Q.1: Harmony in the creation of the universe leads to the belief in One God.
Give two examples.
Ans: 1. In the atmosphere, there is 77% of nitrogen, 21% of oxygen and 1% of carbon
dioxide and other gases. For instance, if the amount of oxygen in the air was greater than
21%, we would be affected. This shows that there is perfect harmony and this can be
done by only one God.
2. All the planets in the solar system revolve around sun. They never collide with each
other and they move in a set pattern. This proves that there has to be a divine Creator
who has created this world with perfection.
Q.2: What is the brain made up of?
Ans: The brain is made up of 100 billion nerve cells.
Q.3: How did Allah create our ears in a special way?

Ans: Allah has made our ears in such a unique way that we dont hear any cracking or
hissing sounds like stereos or radios. We can hear very clearly. Moreover, He has made it
such that we dont hear noises that hurt us like the revolving of the Earth.
Q.4: What is the percentage of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the air?
Explain what would happen if the gases were in different proportions.
Ans: There is 77% of nitrogen, 21% of oxygen and 1% of carbon dioxide in the air. If these
gases where in different proportions, there would be many problems. For instance, if the
oxygen increased, the cells in our body would suffer severe damage and so would all the
other living things that depend on oxygen.
Q.5: Explain briefly how the water cycle works. Do you think it could just
happen by chance?
Ans: The sun heats the water on the surface and this causes evaporation. The warm air
filled with this moisture rises up to the sky, then it cools down and forms clouds. Winds
normally blow these clouds inland. When the temperature cools off the moisture turns
back to water and falls down as rain. After being used by the soil, the rest of the water
falls back into the oceans and rivers. Then the cycle begins again. All this surely could not
happen by chance!
Q. 6: Infer signs, additional to those presented in this chapter, of the oneness of
God from the universe.
Migratory birds travel thousands of kilometers every year and return to the same place,
the same year. They never miss the route. There has to be a divine help. And that divine
help is Allahs and Allahs only.

Suratul Jinn part 1

Answer the following
Q1: what are the jinn?
Answer: The jinn are the part of unseen world. They are creatures of Allah that live and
think independently.
Q2: What are they made of?
Answer: The jinn are made from a fire that was very hot and had no smoke.
Q3: Do evil jinn lie? If the answer is yes, what lies do they spread in the world?
Answer: yes, they do lie. Their lies include the following.
1. There is no god for the universe.
2. There are many god and goddesses for the world.

3. God has partner, like a wife, a son and others.

4. This life is the only life we will live and there is no Day of Judgment and eternal life.
5. Prophets are liars and they committed lots of different major sins.
Q4: how can a Muslim protect himself and his family from the evil jinn?
Answer: Allah and Prophet Muhammad PBUH taught Muslims how to protect themselves
from the harm of evil jinn.
1. Keep a close relationship with Allah.
2. Read Al-Quran on daily basis
3. Practice thikr,or remembrance of Allah, every day.

Suratul jinn part 2

Answer the following questions
1. Who is the father of all the jinn?
Answer: Iblees is the father of all the jinn.
2. How in the past, would the jinn get their news about what was going on in the
heaven?
Answer: after Iblees was expelled from the heavens, he and his followers would try to
sneak into Heavens to learn about what was going on there. They would eavesdrop on
the conversation of the angels about upcoming events in the events in the world
ordered by Allah.
Abdullah ibn Abbas R.A said the shayteen used to go up to the sky to peek and listen.
If they heard one true thing, they would mix it with nine false things.
Reported in Tirmithi
3. Why did Allah stop the jinn from sneaking into the Heavens?
Answer: The reason why Allah did this to protect the Quran.
4. What are the two types of jinn?
Answer: There are two types of jinn.
1. Muslim jinn
2. Evil jinn
5. What is the name we use for evil jinn?
Answer: Shaytaan
6. Are there Muslim jinn? If the answer is yes, describe how they became Muslims?
Answer: yes there are Muslim jinn. Once Prophet Muhammad PBUH was leading the
Fajr prayer at Ukkath market, a group of jinn passed through that way and heard
Prophet Muhammad PBUH reciting Al Quran. They were impressed by the beautiful
Quran recitation. They came to Prophet Muhammad and embraced Islam.
In the palace of Phiroun
New words
1 Bani Israeel : the decendants of prophet Yacoub
2 Tawakkul: the dependence upon Allah
3 Thiqah : trust
Answer the following.

Question 1: what type of treatment Did Phiroun give Banni Israeel?

Ans: He made them slaves.
Question 2: why did Phiroun become fearful?
Ans: He was told that a man from Bani Israeel would destroy his kingdom.
Question 3: what did Phiroun do to escape His future?
Ans: He ordered His soldiers to kill all the new born boys of Bani Israeel.
Question 5: How did Allah give Musa a new mother to take care of Him?
Ans: Allah (SWT) made someone from Phirouns palace to see the box. He made the
wife of Phiroun fall in love with baby Musa (AS).She kept Him and brought Him up.
Question 6: how did the Tawakkul of Musas mother benefit her in this Situation?
Ans: Allah arranged for her to feed her child at the palace of Phiroun and get paid
the salary for doing so.
Question 7: How can we show Tawakkul?
Ans: By relying on Allah but making sure that we are doing our part to the best of
our ability.

Musa Leaves Egypt

1. Questions/Answers:
1.

Why did Musa side with the Israelite?

Musa sided with the Israelite because he asked for his help. He sided with him because
Egyptians used to oppress and humiliate the Israelites.

2.

Why did Musa decide to leave Egypt after the unintentional blow?
He decided to leave Egypt after the unintentional blow because the punishment for killing
an Egyptian was death and Musa feared for his life.

3.

Where did Musa travel to when he was advised to leave Egypt?

He left Egypt and went to Madyan.

4.

What was Musa feeling after he killed the Egyptian man, and how did he
happen to kill him?
Musas heart was filled with sadness and regret. He begged Allah to forgive him, although
he killed the man unintentionally while trying to stop the fight.

5.

What did he experience in Madyan and what did he help out?

When he reached the waters of Madyan, Musa noticed some men watering their sheep. He
witnessed two girls standing aloof waiting for their turn to draw water. He offered his help
and drew water for them.
6.

Where is Madyan?
Madyan is situated on the North West of Arabia, near Tabook in Saudi Arabia.

7.

Who were Liya and Saffoura and what were they told to do by their father?
They were the two girls whom Musa met at the waters of Madyan. They were told by their
father to go and bring Musa to their home to that he could reward him for helping his
daughters.

8.

What did the old pious man offer Musa and why?
* He offered Musa a marriage proposal. He said he can marry one of his two daughters
and then work for him for 8-10 years.
* The pious old man thought it is wise to make him his son-in-law and then let him stay in
his house rather than letting a stranger stay.

9.

What sudden decision did Musa get while at Madyan and why?
Musa suddenly felt that he is missing his family. This was actually the plan of Allah to take
Musa out of Madyan so that he can be given the job that he was destined to do in Egypt.

10.

How did Musa prepare himself to become a Prophet?

Musa used to contemplate about the world around him and think of his Creator in
seclusion.
2. Related Text. Answer each of the following by writing the translation of an
ayah or hadeeth:
1.

Write an ayah or hadeeth that states that modesty is part of Iman.

Iman has seventy branches. The highest is La ilaaha il-lal-laah, and the lowest branch is
to remove something harmful from the road. And hayaa is a branch of iman.

2.

How do we know that Modesty brings only goodness to people?

Modesty would only bring goodness to people.

3.

Which ayah in Surah al Qasas mentions that Allah is Most Forgiving?

He prayed, O my Lord. I have indeed wronged my soul. So forgive me. Then Allah
forgave him; for He is the Ever-forgiving, Most Merciful.

4.

Write the translation of the ayah that relates to the agreement between
Musa and the father of the two girls.

He said: I intend to marry one of my daughters to you on condition that you serve me for
eight years but if you complete ten years, it will be (grace) from you. And I would not
make the work hard on you. You will find me, if Allah wills, one of the righteous people.
5.

What is the ethic of Islam?

Every religion has a special ethic, and the ethic of Islam is Modesty.

Musa, the Prophet

1.Answer the following questions:
1. Why did Allah want Musa to move his people from Egypt to Palestine?
To save the Israelis from the slavery of Phiroun
2. What is the difference between the miracle Prophet Musa saw and what some
magicians do in magic shows?
Miracle is something that truly happens with the permission of Allah. Magic involves
cheating and falsehood.
3. How did Musa become a prophet of Allah?
While Musa was on his way to Egypt, he passed by the Mount Sinai where he went to pick
up some fire and firewood. There, Allah spoke to him and informed him that he is chosen
as a Prophet of Allah.
4. What did Allah order Musa to do in Egypt?
Allah ordered Musa to go to Egypt and call Phiroun to believe in Allah and worship Him
alone.
5. Why was Musa fearful of returning to Egypt?
Musa was fearful of returning to Egypt because he knew that Phiroun would take revenge
on him for his unintentional killing of an Egyptian.
6. How did Phiroun receive Musas message?
Phiroun received Musas message with arrogance and sarcastic comments. He even
insulted Musa and ridiculed him.
7. What was revealed to Musa (AS) by Allah and what other duties was he given?
Allah revealed Tawrah to Prophet Musa and commanded him to go and warn Phiroun and if
he refuses to accept Islam then take Bani Israeel from Egypt to Palestine.
8. What did Musa ask Allah before going to face Phiroun?
He asked us to teach him a duaa so that his speech impediment is solved. He also asked
Him to make his brother, Haroon, as his helper.
9. Where was the fire that Musa noticed?
Musa (AS) noticed the fire in the direction of Mount Toor.

10. What miracles were given to Prophet Musa by Allah?

1) Musas staff turning into a serpent.
2) Glow in his hand.
11. What did Musa (AS) make Phiroun understand about the unintentional killing?
Musa (AS) said that he killed the Egyptian by mistake and that he was not a Messenger
that time.

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2. Answer True or False accordingly:

Musa lost his way in the Sahara desert. False.
The first revelation from Allah was given to Musa at Jabal-ut-Toor. True.
Allah commanded Musas staff to become a spider. False.
Upon seeing Phiroun, Musa tried to convince him of Allahs words. True
Jabal-ut-Toor is known as Mount Everest in English. False.
Musa left Madyan and went to Palestine. False.
Musa lost his way in the Sinai desert. True.
Musa asked Allah to allow his brother, Haroon, in the difficult mission. True.
Haroon is Aaron and Musa is Moses in the Bible. True.

3. Answer the questions with the translation of a related ayah or hadeeth:

1. Which ayah states that wealth can make people evil?
Nay, Indeed man transgresses as he sees himself rich and self-sufficient.
2. Which ayah in Surah Taha talks about the Day of Judgement?
Verily the Hour is coming: My design is to keep it hidden, for every soul to receive its
reward buy the measure of its endeavour.
3. What is the ayah or hadeeth that relates to the fire and Allah revealing his miracles to
Musa?
Now when Musa had fulfilled the term, and was travelling with his family, he noticed a
fire in the direction of Mount Toor. He said to his family, Stay right here; I saw a fire, I
hope to bring you from there some information, or a burning firebrand that you may warm
yourselves.
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Grade 7
Al-Quran-ul-Kareem:The Last Holy Book
New Words
1. Al-Quran : the last and finale divine book of Allah
2. Al-Wahy : The divine message of Allah through angel jibreal to prophets
3. Surah : chapter of Quran
4. Suwar: chapters of Quran
5. As-Sabut-Tiwal: the first seven longest suwar of Quran excluding surah fatiha
Answer the following questions.
1. Define Al-Wahy, Al Quran. As Sunnah
Al Wahy: The divine message of Allah through angel jibreal to prophets
Al-Quran: the last and finale divine book of Allah
As Sunnah: traditions of Prophet Muhammad PBUH
2. Name the books that Allah sent to humanity before Al Quran.

Answer :Allah swt sent the following divine books to humanity before Al Quran.
1. As-Suhuf(Scrolls) to Prophet Ibraheem A-S
2. At-Tawrah to prophet Musa A-S
3. Az-Zaboor to prophet Dawood A-S
4. Al-Injeel to Prophet Isa A-S
5. Al-Quran to Prophet Muhammad PBUH
3. Over how many years was the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad PBUH until it was
completed?
Answer :23 years 6 months and ten days
4. What are the main elements found in the message of Al Quran?
Answer:
1. The reality and attributes of Allah
2. The spiritual world
3. Allahs purpose for creating mankind
4. Allahs rules for a righteous and happy life
5. Mans responsibility toward Allah and the world.
6. The coming of the day of judgement
7. The hereafter
5. Name:
1. The masajid mentioned in Al Quran are Masjid ul Haram,Masjid ul nabwi and Masjid ul
Quba
2. The only sahabi mentioned in Al Quran by name is Zaid bin Haritha
3. The only women named in Al Quran is Mariyam
4. The language of Al Quran is Arabic

Short History of Al-Quran

New words
1. Kuttab-ul-Wahy: The scribes of Wahy
2. Al-Mushaf Al-Uthmani: Seven identical copies of Al Quran Copied from the original text
by the order of Uthman bin Affan(R.A)
3. Suwar Makkiyyah: Surahs revealed in Makah they are 87 in number
4. Suwar Madaniyyah: Surahs revealed in Medina .They are 27 in number
Study Questions
1. When was Al Quran first revealed and where?
Answer: the revelation of Al Quran started in the month of Ramadan during the year 610
AD. At that time Prophet Muhammad was in a cave d Ghar Hiraa.it is located on the top of
jabal-un-noor,or the Mount of Light near Makkah.
2. Who was the angel who brought the Quran from Allah to Prophet Muhammad? Describe
his first visit to Rasoolullah PBUH).
Answer: Angel Jibraeel brought the Quran from Allah to Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
The revealation of Al Quran started in Ghar Hira near Makkah.Angel Jibraeel ordered the
Prophet Muhammad PBUH saying IQRA, or Read.I cant read the Prophet Muhammmad
PBUH replied. Jibreel repeated his order two times and received the same answer from the
Prophet Muhammad PBUH.Then Jibreel hugged Prophet Muhammad PBUH and revealed
the first five ayaat of suratul Alaq.
3. Describe briefly how Al-Quran was collected in one collection after passing of Prophet
Muhammad PBUH?
Answer: the original text of Al Quran we have today was collected shortly after the death
of Prophet Muhammad PBUH during the time of Khaleefa Abu Bakr as Siddeeq and later

copied and distributed by Khaleefa Uthman ibn Affan RA.This important manuscript was
the master of all the Quranic copies we have now.

Second Term
Al-Quran-ul-Kareem:The Last Holy Book
New Words
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Al-Quran : the last and finale divine book of Allah

Al-Wahy : The divine message of Allah through angel jibreal to prophets
Surah : chapter of Quran
Suwar: chapters of Quran
As-Sabut-Tiwal: the first seven longest suwar of Quran excluding surah fatiha
Answer the following questions.
1. Define Al-Wahy, Al Quran. As Sunnah
Al Wahy: The divine message of Allah through angel jibreal to prophets
Al-Quran: the last and finale divine book of Allah
As Sunnah: traditions of Prophet Muhammad PBUH
2. Name the books that Allah sent to humanity before Al Quran.
Answer :Allah swt sent the following divine books to humanity before Al Quran.
1. As-Suhuf(Scrolls) to Prophet Ibraheem A-S
2. At-Tawrah to prophet Musa A-S
3. Az-Zaboor to prophet Dawood A-S
4. Al-Injeel to Prophet Isa A-S
5. Al-Quran to Prophet Muhammad PBUH
3. Over how many years was the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad
PBUH until it was completed?
Answer :23 years 6 months and ten days
4. What are the main elements found in the message of Al Quran?
Answer:
1. The reality and attributes of Allah
2. The spiritual world
3. Allahs purpose for creating mankind
4. Allahs rules for a righteous and happy life
5. Mans responsibility toward Allah and the world.
6. The coming of the day of judgement
7. The hereafter
5. Name:
1. The masajid mentioned in Al Quran are Masjid ul Haram,Masjid ul nabwi and
Masjid ul Quba
2. The only sahabi mentioned in Al Quran by name is Zaid bin Haritha
3. The only women named in Al Quran is Mariyam
4. The language of Al Quran is Arabic

Suwar and Ayaat

New Words
1.
2.
3.
4.

Juzu: one part of the Quran

Ajzaa: 30 parts of the Quran
Surah: one chapter of the Quran
Suwar: Chapters of the Quran

5. As-Sab ut-Tiwal: The seven longest Suwar of Al Quran.

Study Question
1. In what period of time should we read the whole Quran?Support your
answer with a hadeeth?
Answer: It was reported from Abu Salamah, from Abdullah bin Amr (RA) that the Prophet
(PBUH) said, Recite the Quran in one month. He responded, I find myself (more)
energetic. The Prophet (PBUH) said, Recite it in twenty (days). He responded, I find
myself (more) energetic. The Prophet (PBUH) said, Recite it in fifteen. He responded, I
find myself (more) energetic. The Prophet (PBUH) said, Recite it in ten. He responded,
I find myself (more) energetic. So he (the Prophet, PBUH) said, Recite it in seven and do
not do more than that.
(Hadith No. 1388, Chapters pertaining to the Month of Ramadan, Sunan Abu Dawud, Vol.
2).
Having read the narration mentioned above, we can infer that the Prophet (PBUH) has
instructed us to complete the recitation of whole Quran in not less than seven days I.e. a
week.
2. Briefly name the following:
a. The longest surah
Surat ul Baqarah
b. The shortest surah
Surat ul Kawthar
c. The First surah revealed
Surat ul Alaq
d. The last surah revealed full
Surat ul Nasr
e. The greatest Ayah
Ayaat ul Kursi
f. The heart of the Quran
Surat ul Yasin
g. Aroos ul Quran
Surat ul Rehman
h. Kuttub ul Wahy
The scribes of Wahy
i. The only woman named in Al Quran
Mariyam the mother of Isaa (A-S)
j. The only sahabi mentioned in Al Quran
Zaid bin Harith
3. What are the As-Sabut-Tiwal?
Answer: As-Sabut-Tiwal are :
1. Al-Baqarah (The Cow)
2. Al-Imran ( The Family of Imran)
3. An-Nisaa ( The Women)
4. Al-Maidah ( The Food Table)
5. Al-Anaam(The Cattle)
6. Al-Araf (The Heights)
7. Al-Anfal (The Spoils of War)
The above suwar are called As-Sab-ut-Tiwal The Long Seven.These long
chapters come in the beginning of Al Quran after surat ul Fatihah and make
up the first third of Al Quran.
The Peaceful March to Makkah

New Words

Al-Ash-hur-ul-Hurum: the sacred months which are four months.

Al-Masjid-ul-Haram: the sacred Masjid in Makkah.
Hadiy: the animal that is slaughtered as a part of the hajj and Umrah rituals.
Al Hudaybiyah. A place 15 miles northwest of Makkah that became very historical
Bayat ur Ridwan. This refers to the actions of fourteen hundred people who
pledged to obey the Prophet as he stood under the tree to take the pledge.
Study Questions
1. When did the Prophet Muhammad head to Makkah and why?
In the month of Thul-Qidah 6 hijrah the prophet Muhammad set off with the
intention to perform Umrah.
2. Why did prophet Muhammad choose the month of Thul-Qidah to
perform his Umrah to Makkah?
Prophet Muhammad chose the month of Thul-Qidah because according to
the Arab custom every Arab was entitled to visit Al-Masjij-ul-Haram in Makkah
Unarmed. Fighting of any kind is prohibited during Al-Ash-hur-ul-Hurum, or the
Sacred months. These months were named sacred so that the people could visit
Makkah during these times without fearing being killed and attacked.
3. What was the prophet Muhammad main motive for visiting Makkah
additional to worshipping Allah in Masjid-ul-Haram?
It seems that the main motive of Messenger of Allah was hoping that the
pagans of Quraysh and Arabia would accept the message of Islam peacefully. He
also wanted to counter the Quraushs war mongering attitude with the spirit of
peace. Additionally, this journey was meant to satisfy their human need to
reunite with their relatives and friends in their hometown.
4. What was the Qurayshs reaction to prophet Muhammads initative?
The Prophet plans were not to the liking of the pagan Quraysh. In breach of all
Arab traditions, they prepared to prevent the peaceful party from performing
Umrah.They marched to oppose and fight the peaceful expedition.
5. Who was Prophet Muhammad emissary to the Makkans?what
Happened to him?
Uthman Ibn Affan was Prophet Muhammads emissary to the Makkans.He was
held hostage by Quraysh.
6. What is Bayat-ur-Ridwan?Why did the Prophet call for it? And where
did it happen?
The Pledge of the Tree bayat ash-shajarah) or Pledge of
Satisfaction

bayat ar-riwn) or Pledge of Ridwan was a pledge

that was sworn to the Islamic prophet Muhammad by his companions prior to

theTreaty of Hudaybiyyah (6 AH, 628 CE). The pledge, sworn under a tree, was to
avenge the rumoured death of Uthman ibn Affan.
Short History of Al-Quran
New words
1. Kuttab-ul-Wahy: The scribes of Wahy
2. Al-Mushaf Al-Uthmani: Seven identical copies of Al Quran Copied from the
original text by the order of Uthman bin Affan(R.A)
3. Suwar Makkiyyah: Surahs revealed in Makah they are 87 in number
4. Suwar Madaniyyah: Surahs revealed in Medina .They are 27 in number

Study Questions
1. When was Al Quran first revealed and where?
Answer: the revelation of Al Quran started in the month of Ramadan during the
year 610 AD. At that time Prophet Muhammad was in a cave d Ghar Hiraa.it is
located on the top of jabal-un-noor,or the Mount of Light near Makkah.
2. Who was the angel who brought the Quran from Allah to Prophet
Muhammad?Describe his first visit to Rasoolullah PBUH).
Answer: Angel Jibraeel brought the Quran from Allah to Prophet Muhammad
PBUH.
The revealation of Al Quran started in Ghar Hira near Makkah.Angel Jibraeel
ordered the Prophet Muhammad PBUH saying IQRA, or Read.I cant read the
Prophet Muhammmad PBUH replied. Jibreel repeated his order two times and
received the same answer from the Prophet Muhammad PBUH.Then Jibreel
hugged Prophet Muhammad PBUH and revealed the first five ayaat of suratul
Alaq.
3. Describe briefly how Al-Quran was collected in one collection after
passing of Prophet Muhammad PBUH?
Answer: the original text of Al Quran we have today was collected shortly after
the death of Prophet Muhammad PBUH during the time of Khaleefa Abu Bakr as
Siddeeq and later copied and distributed by Khaleefa Uthman ibn Affan RA.This
important manuscript was the master of all the Quranic copies we have now.
Praying the Prophets Way
New Words

Al-Israa Wal-Miraj: The Isra and Miraj are the two parts of a Night Journey that,
according to Islamic tradition, the prophet Muhammad peace be upon Him took
during a single night around the year 621.
Takbeerat-ul-Ihram: The beginning Takbeer for entering Salah
Rakah: the word Rakah is taken from the action of Rukoo
Qiyam: The standing part of Salah
Rukoo: The bowing part of the Salah
Sujood: The prostration part of the Salah
Juloos: The sitting part of Salah
Study Questions
1. Define:
a. Takbeerat-ul-Ihram
Prophet Muhammad PBUH taught us that the Muslim starts Salah by saying
the Takbeer statementAllahu Akbar. This is called Takbeerat-ul-Ihram, the
Takbeer with which we enter into the Prayer. After this point only prayer is
allowed. Eating, drinking, talking, looking around, laughing and playing
become haram. These things become halal or permissible only when we have
made tasleem at the end of the prayer.
b. Qiyam
Standing part of Salah
c. Duaa-ul-Istiftah
The Opening Supplication
d. Rukoo
The bowing part of the Salah
e. Sujood
The prostration part of the Salah
f. Juloos
The sitting part of Salah

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g. At-Tashahhud
After completing the second rakah, one should sit for the Tashahhud. This
is obligatory.
What are the main positions of Salah?
1. Qiyam
2. Rukoo
3. Sujood
4. Juloos
Describe how the Qiyam position should be observed in prayer?
Answer: There are twenty ahadeeth narrated by eighteen companions all saying
that the people were ordered to place their right hand on their left hand on their
left forearm when in the standing position in Salah.
Describe how the Rukoo position should be observed in prayer?
Answer: When the Prophet Muhammad PBUH was making Rukoo,He PBUH used
to place His palms firm on his knees while his legs a little apart. His back used
to be almost parallel to the ground. It is Sunnah to make the height of the head
equal to that of the hips during Rukoo
Describe how the Sujood position should be observed in prayer?
Answer: From the standing position after rukoo, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH
used to make takbeer and kneel down for sujood. He would kneel first, then place
his palms down and finally his face
Describe how the Juloos position should be observed in prayer?
Answer: There is a brief sitting period between the two prostrations in each
rakah. However; there are longer juloos positions during Salah.
Sitting or juloos is one main part of every prayer. Salat ul fajr has one Juloos.
How should salah be properly ended?
Answer: Salah must be ended by saying Tasleem. First to the right side of
shoulder and then to the left side of the shoulder.

Salat us S unna h:Th e Vol untar y Praye r in I slam

New Words
1. Sunnah: The word Sunnah is an Arabic word meaning "tradition" or "way." For
Muslims, Sunnah means "the way of the prophet". TheSunnah is made up of the
words and actions of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
2. Sunan: The word Sunan is an Arabic word meaning "traditions" or "ways." For
Muslims, Sunan means "the ways of the prophet". The Sunan is made up of the
words and actions of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
3. Nafl: supererogatory prayer is a type of optional Salah.
4. Nawafil: supererogatory prayers or optional prayers.
5. Tatawwu: Voluntary prayers which has fixed time.
6. Sunnah Ratibah: strongly encouraged and recommended voluntary prayers which
are performed before or after fard prayers. They are twelve in number.
7. Sunnah Muakkadah: Every Muslim, whether be male or female, is recommended
to pray 12 Rakaat of supererogatory prayers every day: four of these Rakaat (units
of prayers) are before noon prayer, two after it, two after Maghrib prayer, two after
Isha (night) prayer and two before the morning prayer - These supererogatory
prayers are called (Rawatib) which means: Certain supererogatory exercises of
optional prayers.
8. Duha:Mid morning Prayer

9. Taraweeh: Tarawih prayers are prayed in pairs of two and can be prayed in at least
20 rakat. A break is taken after every 4 rakat. This prayer is performed only
during Ramadan of the Islamic calendar after salat of Isha
10.
Qiyam ul Layl: Qiyam means 'standing' and Qiyam al-Layl means 'standing
at night'. In the Shariah term both terms refer to 'the voluntary night prayer, whose
time extends after the Isha prayer (the last of the five obligatory prayers, whose
time extends from the disappearance of the reddish light in the sky until the middle
of the night) until dawn.
Study Questions
1. How many Rakaat are there in each confirmed Sunnah prayer? Make a table to
answer the question.
Number of Rakaats for Prayers
Prayer

Sunnahs
before the
Fard

Fard

Sunnah
after the
Fard

Fajr

Dhuhr

Asr

Maghrib

Isha

2 plus 3 Witr

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2. How can our Sunnah prayer help make up for mistakes in our fard
prayer?
The Prophet Muhammad PBUH has told us that a prayer that is not complete is
added to from the voluntary prayer that is associated with it until it is complete.
This means that if, for example, we forgetfully miss a rakah, make a mistake in
our recitation of Quran, or are absentminded during our fard prayer, Allah will
look to our Sunnah prayers. Being that we all are human beings who make many
mistakes, we should be grateful to Allahs generosity by making sure we always
pray our sunnah prayer
3. What are the extra sunnah prayers, other than the regular sunnah prayers, that
we may pray daily?
Tahiyatul Wudu
Tahiyatul Masjid
Salat ul Witr
Qiyam ul Layl
Tahajjud prayer
Duha prayer
4 Rak'aah Sunnah before Asr
Salat al-Awwabin
Salat ul Khawf
4. What is Salat ul Istikharah? Describe how it is performed?
Anytime a Muslim is making a decision, he or she should seek Allahs
guidance and wisdom. Allah alone knows what is best for us, and there
may be good in what we perceive as bad, and bad in what we perceive
as good.

If you are unsure about a decision you have to make, there is a specific prayer
for guidance (Salat-l-Istikhara) that you can
do to ask for Allahs help in making
your decision.Its important to do this prayer with sincerity, knowing in our hearts
that only Allah can give us the guidance we seek, and resolved to follow the
guidance He gives us, even if it clashes with our own desires.Salat-l-Istikhara is
described in the Hadith narration below.Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah: The Prophet
salallahu alaihi wasallam used to teach us the way of doing istikhara (istikhara
means to ask Allah to guide one to the right sort of action concerning any job or a
deed), in all matters as he taught us the Surats of the Quran. He said, If anyone of
you thinks of doing any job he should offer a two Rakat prayer other than the
compulsory ones and say (after the prayer):

Surah al Muzzammil: Stand Up and Pray at Night, Verses 1-9

(Refer pages 131 to 133 of your Workbook)
1. What is the meaning of Al Muzzammil?
Al Muzzammil means the one who is covered.
2. What did Allah order Prophet Muhammad to do in the beginning of this
Surah? Why?
Allah ordered Prophet Muhammad to get up and offer Qiyam-ul-Layl so that he prepares
himself for his great mission.
3. Why did Rasoolullah want to pray tahajjud so much?

Rasoolullah wanted to pray tahajjud so much because he loved to express his gratitude to
Allah for all the gifts and blessings He gave him.
4. Why did Allah describe the Quran as Word of Weight?
Al Quran is a heavy responsibility toward Allah. We must fulfil our obligations to please
Allah.
5. What does the word Tarteel mean?
Tarteel means to read or recite the Quran in a nice proper way.
6. Where were the first 19 ayaat of this Surah revealed?
The first 19 ayaat of this Surah were revealed in Makkah.
7. What is Qiyam-ul-Layl and when it is performed?
Qiyam-ul-Layl means Standing up in Night Prayer. It can be performed anytime after
Ishaa and before Fajr.
8. Why is Tajweed so important?
It is very important to learn Tajweed without which one cannot read the Quran correctly.
9. What lesson do you learn from the Surah?
* We must try to pray Qiyam-ul-layl
* We must fulfill our responsibility towards Allah by praying, reciting Quran and following
the Guidance.
* We must learn Tajweed so that we can recite the Quran in a beautiful way.
10. What is the difference between singing and tajweed?
Tajweed means pronouncing the words according to the rules whereas singing is
unnecessary stretching of words according to rhythm.
Related Text: Answer the questions with the translation of an Ayah from the
Surah:
1. We should depend on Allah and Allah alone for support and help.

The Lord of the East and the West, there is none deserving of worship except Him. So
depend on Him for help and support.
2. Allah has given words of weight.
I will be giving you some words of weight.
3. Getting up in the night to pray is difficult but one should try.
Definitely getting up in the night for worship is difficult but it is also better for bringing
your heart and mind together in prayer.
Sulh hudaybiyah
Answer the following questions.
1. What were the main terms of the Treaty of Al-Hudaybiyah?
Answer: The Quraysh offered a deal to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The terms
included the following:
1. Prophet Muhammad & Muslims would be permitted to visit Makkah next year and
perform their Umrah and stay in Makkah for 3 days.
2. The Quraysh and Muslims would come to a truce for 10 years that they would
refrain from fighting and avoid provocation.
3. The Muslim and the Quraysh would be free to sign alliance treaties with any tribes
around Arabia.
4. The Muslims would reject any person from the Quraysh defecting to Madinah to
become a Muslim. But the Quraysh would be free to receive any Muslim wishing to
change his religion and join the Makkans.
2. Who were the people who signed the treaty on behalf of the muslims and
the Quraysh?
Answer: Ali Ibn Abi Talib signed the treaty on behalf of Muslims and Suhayl Ibn Amr
signed on behalf of Quraysh.
3. What were the things that Quraysh s representatives objected to while
writing the document of the treaty? How did the Prophet Muhammad
PBUH resolve the disagreement?
Answer: The treaty was quite controversial for many reasons. Originally, the treaty
referred to Muhammad ( ) as the Messenger of God, but this was

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unacceptable to the Quraish ambassador Suhayl ibn Amr. Muhammad

compromised, and told his cousin Ali to strike out the wording. But Ali said, "I will
not be the person to rub it out", after which Muhammad himself rubbed out the
words.
Which of the treaty terms caused some problems in the minds of sahabah?
Answer: Terms like
Prophet Muhammad & Muslims would be permitted to visit Makkah next year and
perform their Umrah and stay in Makkah for 3 days.
The Muslims would reject any person from the Quraysh defecting to Madinah to
become a Muslim. But the Quraysh would be free to receive any Muslim wishing to
change his religion and join the Makkans.
Moreover the Abu Jandal scene compounded the negativity that they were feeling.
Who was Abu Jandal and what did he do during the time of signing the
treaty?

Answer: After the treaty Abu Jandal, son of Suhayl Ibn Amr came and joined the
Muslims. When Suhayl saw him, he became furious and caught hold of him. Abu
Jandal cried for the help. The Prophet asked Suhayl to allow his son to join the
Muslims, but he refused. Rasoolullah said,Be patient and control yourself, surely
God will make some way out for you and for the oppressed (Makkah). We have
bound ourselves to make peace between ourselves and the people (Quraysh) and
we have given them and they have given us the covenant of God, and we will not
break that.
6. Why didnt the Prophet Muhammad PBUH help Abu Jandal?What lesson do
you learn from that?
Answer: The Prophet asked Suhayl to allow his son to join the Muslims, but he
refused. Rasoolullah said, Be patient and control yourself, surely God will make
some way out for you and for the oppressed (Makkah). We have bound ourselves to
make peace between ourselves and the people (Quraysh) and we have given them
and they have given us the covenant of God, and we will not break that.
We learn that when we make a promise or sign a contract, we Should keep our
promise and honour our contract whether with Muslims or non-Muslims.
7. What did Omer Radiallahu anhu say to Abu Bakr Radiallahu Anhu and what
was the answer?
Answer: Omer Radiallahu anhu said to Abu Bakr Radiallahu Anhu:Oh Abu Bakr!
Isnt he the Messenger of Allah?Abu Bakr said:Certainly.
Abu Bakr Radiallahu anhu advised Omer Radiallahu anhu to stick with Prophet
Muhammad no matter what.
8. Which alliances with the Muslims and with the Quraysh?
Answer: As the result of this treaty ,Banu Bakr made an alliance with the Quraysh;
and Banu Khuzaah made an alliance with the Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
9. What were the benefits of the Treaty of Al-Hudaybiyah?
Answer: There follows a list of some of the benefits of the Treaty of Al Hudaybiyah.
1. Spreading Islam in Arabia
2. Saving the Lives of the Quraysh People
3. Protecting Muslim Lives in Makkah
4. Recognizing the Power of Islam in Arabia.
10.
Which surah was revealed after the Treaty of Al-Hudaybiyah?
Answer: Surat ul Fateh revealed after the Treaty of Al-Hudaybiyah

Surat-us-Saff(1-4)
Struggling on Allahs Path
Study Questions
1. What do the creations of Allah do all the time?
Answer: All creations praise and glorify Allah. Planets, stars, animals, plants, human
being and all other creations praise their creator in their own ways and languages.
2. What is the behaviour that Allah dislikes as mentioned in the beginning of
the Surah?
Answer: Allah dislikes it when we show double personalities. Saying one thing and
doing the opposite is the first step towards hypocrisy. It weakens the character of
the Muslim and spreads distrust in the society. Ayaat two and three stress that Allah
detests it when Muslims say something and do another.
3. What are the signs of the hypocrites behaviour? Support your answer
with a hadeeth.
Answer: Abdullah bin Amr (RA) narrated that Rasool-Allah (PBUH) said, Whoever
has following 04 characteristics will be a pure hypocrite and whoever has any one of

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the following characteristics will have characteristics of a hypocrite: 1.) Whenever

he/she speaks, he/she speaks a lie. 2.) Whenever he/she makes a covenant, he/she
proves to be treacherous (implying that he/she always do khayanah in amanah
and/or proves to be dishonest) 3.) Whenever he/she makes a promise, he/she
breaks it. 4.) Whenever he/she quarrels, he/she behaves in a very evil and insulting
manner.
(Hadith No. 34, Book of Faith, Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1; Hadith No. 210 (58), Book of
Faith, Sahih Muslim , Vol. 1).
What is the proper meaning of jihad?
Answer:
1. Jihad is NOT killing innocent people
2. Jihad is NOT flying a plane into a building packed with civilians
3. Jihad is NOT fighting out of anger and hatred
4. Jihad is NOT killing others just because they dont agree with you
5. Jihad is NOT killing others just because they are not Muslims
The real meaning of Jihad
Jihad is an Arabic word from the root Jee Ha Da. It literally means to
Struggle or strive. Jihad is struggling or striving in the way or sake of
Allah. Jihad takes a very important status in the doctrine of Islam and is
one of the basic duties for every Muslim.
Though, it has nothing whatsoever to do with the term Holy War. Such
a term, or its equivalent doesnt exist in the Islamic doctrine.
Jihad has many forms,
Jihad of the heart/soul (jihad bin nafs/qalb)
Jihad by the tongue (jihad bil lisan)
Jihad by the pen/knowledge (jihad bil qalam/ilm)
Jihad by the hand (jihad bil yad)
Jihad by the sword (jihad bis saif)
What did Allah order the Muslims to do when facing the enemies?
Answer: As Muslims, we must always develop and strengthen our brotherly
relationship with the Muslims around us. This is particularly true on the battle field.
If even a small group of soldiers do not do their part, they can put the whole army at
risk. This is what happened at the battle of Uhud.
Allah states in ayah 4 of this Surah Allah loves those who fight in His cause in
organized ranks like Well-Built Walls.

Ummu Salamah:A Role Model in Patience and wisdom

Study Question
1. What was the real name of Ummu Salamah?And who was her mother?
Ans: Her real name was Hind Bint Abi Umayyah Al-Makhzoomy.Her mother was
Aatikah bint Abdul-Muttalib, and she was a cousin of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
2. Who was Ummu Salamahs husband? Indicate his real name.
Ans: Ummu Salamahs husband was Abdullah ibn Abdulasad,who is known by his
nick name, Abu Salamahfather of Salamah,their son.
3. Where was the first trip of Ummu Salamah to?Why did she travel?
Ans:Life in Makkah became unbearable for many of the new muslims including
Ummu Salamah and her family.The Prophet Muhammad PBUH recognized the
oppression that they were enduring and gave permission for them to emigrate to
Abyssinia
4. What lesson can one learn from the story of Ummu Salamahs hijrah to
Madinah?
Ans:
1. Always remain steadfast in your faith no matter what difficulties you may face.
2. Always trust that Allah will help you out when you face tragedies, sooner or later.

3. Whenever you are tested say this duaa:

Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I heard the Messenger
of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace) saying, When a person suffers
from a calamity and utters:

`Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji`un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li

khairan minha (We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. O Allah!
Compensate me in my affliction, recompense my loss and give me something
better in exchange for it), then Allah surely compensates him with reward and
better substitute.
5. What was the duaa Ummu Salamah learned when her husband was about
to die?
Ans:

`Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji`un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li khairan
minha (We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. O Allah! Compensate me in
my affliction, recompense my loss and give me something better in exchange for
it), then Allah surely compensates him with reward and better substitute.
6. What did Ummu Salamah say to Prophet Muhammad when He PBUH
wanted to marry her? And what was his response?
Ans: I am not fit for marriage (i.e. i am old), I am (a) jealous (person by nature) and have
children.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) then said, I am older than you; as for your jealousy,
Allah will remove it and as for the children, Allah and His Messenger will take care of
them.