Christmas and Islam – Muslims stop making excuses!

Another year passes and we’re again approaching Christmas time. I’ve previously posted about the fact that many Muslims around the world will be actually taking part in these festivities and that taking part in these festivities is wrong and haraam. This then provokes a defensive stance with those Muslims, who then cry out ‘extremism!’ The simple fact is this, Islam allows things and doesn’t allow things. If you don’t like the rulings about things that are not allowed, then you really need to check yourself, not lash out at what Islam says. The second fact is this – I am supplying the reader with the sources from Qur’an and hadith. These are not my rulings – these are Islamic rulings that have come down from scholars, the sahabas and the Prophet (pbuh) himself. In the end, we are Muslims and we shouldn’t have one foot in Islam and another in Christianity or Hinduism or any other religion. If that’s difficult to get your head around, then you probably need some more grounding in Islamic knowledge – especially issues of Aqeedah (belief/creed).

Here are some good links to Shaikh Al-Munajjid’s website that explain these issues:

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/69811/christmas

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/85108/christmas

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/7876/christmas

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/161539/christmas

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/947/celebrating%20Christmas

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/101347/celebrating%20Christmas

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/12777/celebrating%20Christmas

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/45200/imitating

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/21694/imitating

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/108996/imitating

Think of it this way, if you’re a Muslim that celebrates Christmas, can you cite any hadith that shows the Prophet (pbuh) celebrating Christmas? The answer is no – and the below hadith explains why we do not partake in any celebrations other than Eid. When the Prophet (pbuh) was young, he was inclined to go into Makkah and partake of the celebrations, however Allah Caused him to sleep instead – these are not fairy tales – they are serious learning points for Muslims today!

The fact is that Muslims should not be taking part in Christmas or other festivals that are not based in Islam, that do not uphold the Islamic Principles that we have been taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). But many Muslims do. A sad fact and one that undermines the establishing of Islam and a united Ummah.

Why does it undermine things?

Firstly, we are Muslims and we distinguish ourselves as being Muslims and following Islam. There is no need to follow the tradition of another religion, especially if we have been Commanded by Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him) not to. Allah Has Prescribed for us the festivities we should follow and there is no need to add to this by following something else. If celebrating Christmas was allowed, it would have been stated in hadith or the Qur’an. If doing this was ok, then would there be a need for Islam? Isn’t Islam enough for the Muslims?

“Whoever seeks a religion other than Islaam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:85]

Secondly, Christmas is a pagan festival – it has NOTHING to do with Christianity. It isn’t the birthday of Isa/Jesus (as) and many Christians know this. Christmas is depicted as being lots of snow, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, Reindeers, magical things – nothing to do with Christianity. It doesn’t snow in the Middle East, there’s no Christmas trees there, no such thing as Santa Claus, no such things as flying reindeers – absolutely nothing to do with Isa/Jesus (as). So what we are actually engaging in has no basis in any religion and as Muslims are supposed to be religious, then this is a bit hypocritical. Christmas has nothing to do with Allah or the Prophets, so as Muslims, it has nothing to do with us.

Even if Christmas WAS the birthday of Isa/Jesus (as), this is not something to be celebrated as, in Islam, Muslims are not supposed to celebrate birthdays. We do not celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) birthday and this was not done by the Sahabas (Companions) either. Those Muslims who do celebrate birthdays need to check their beliefs and look into why Islam does not allow this.

Another point is that Christmas is a commercial affair these days. It’s all about selling presents, making money out of Christmas and this in itself is wrong. Many families are put under stress and the financial burden of trying to keep up with Christmas. People in the UK even start buying for Christmas months in advance to help with the finances. And if you cannot give presents, then how does this make you look? Any festivity that puts this kind of pressure and adversity on people is wrong. Even Eid is starting to go this way and Muslims need to wake up to this and not let festivities get out of hand.

Muslims are not Christians, pagans, jews, buddhists, hindus, sikhs, atheists or belonging to any other religion or way of life. Muslims are Muslims and follow Islam. By celebrating Christmas you are actually following something else. And this undermines the strength of the Ummah. This is one of the reasons why the Ummah is weak – we do not adhere to Islam and only Islam. There is nothing wrong with saying that you are a Muslim and so do not celebrate Christmas. Non-Muslims respect this but it seems that Muslims do not want to feel like they are upsetting others.

The following hadiths are examples of how Muslims should not imitate the actions of non-Muslims.

On the authority of Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Aas who said: “The Messenger of Allah saw me wearing two saffron garments and he said: ‘Indeed these are from the dress of the Kuffaar so do not wear them.’ [Collected by Muslim (1/144), An-Nisaaee (2/298), Al-Haakim (4/190), and Ahmad in his Musnad (2/172, 164, 193, 207, and 211)]

At-Tirmidhi narrated that Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “He is not one of us who imitates other than us. Do not imitate the Jews or the Christians.”

At-Tabarani and Abu Dawud narrated that Ibn Umar and Hudhayfah رضي الله عنه reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “Whoever imitates a people, he is one of them.”

Al-Bayhaqi reported in his Sunan that Anas Bin Maalik رضي الله عنه said: “When the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم came to Medina, the people had two holidays from the days of Jahiliyyah.”

He صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “When I came to you, you had two days which you used to celebrate in Jahiliyyah. Allah سبحانه وتعالى has replaced them for you with better days, the days of slaughter (Adhaa) and the day of fitr.”

What does Christmas mean to most people? Well most people are not devout Christians and do not even believe Christmas to be connected to Isa/Jesus (as). For these people, Christmas is just a time to feel good, have parties, have a good time. And that’s about it. This is not what Muslims are about or should be about.

Muslims need to start standing up for Islam and stop acting like non-Muslims. We are not Christians and do not hold to those beliefs, unless they coincide with what is from Qur’an and Sunnah. We are not pagans, taking part in rituals that have no significance with Allah.

This is not about Muslims being segregated from society but more the opposite. This is about Muslims standing up and being identified as Muslims – not as though they have some confused fusion of identities. Islam is clear and Muslims need to be also. By being identified as Muslims, what Muslims stand for, what Islam stands for, you will gain respect from other Muslims, gain understanding and respect from non-Muslims and start to create societies where Muslims can be seen to have their place. This is about societies welcoming Muslims and Islam – it isn’t about eating into Islamic identity, which is what those Muslims are doing who are taking part in Christmas, Easter, Diwali, Hannukah and other non-Islamic festivals.

What should Muslims do?

Muslims need to stop engaging in Christmas festivities, parties, the giving of presents, sending cards, giving Christmas greetings. This is not Islamic so don’t have one foot in Islam and one foot in something else – that is a hypocritical stance to have. Instead, celebrate Islam – you have two Eids and can make the most of this. Be devout and upstanding Muslims that non-Muslims can respect for their Islamic values and morals and beliefs. If you don’t then what do you stand for?

Muslims need to come to terms with an Islamic identity and the fact that we are ordered by Allah not to imitate the kufaar – the non-Muslims. If anything, the non-Muslims have much to gain by imitating Muslims and learning from Muslims. We should be the role models, not the other way round. How will non-Muslims learn the errors of their ways, if we imitate them? Also, if we imitate the non-Muslims in the things they do, then where do you draw the line? Would you take part in Diwali which celebrates the many gods of the hindus? This would be committing shirk – the worst sin in Islam. The fairest and most just way is to not engage in festivities that are not Islamic.

Muslim parents need to explain to the schools that their children attend about Islamic values and why their children shouldnt take part in Christmas plays. This increases their understanding about Islam and helps future Muslims. Whenever I have explained things to non-Muslims, they have never looked at me in a bad way but respected me for my beliefs.

Explain to non-Muslims about Islamic values and how we celebrate on Eid. They are not aliens and will understand.

Muslims… you need to act like Muslims and BE Muslims, following Islam and showing everyone the beauty of Islam.

Christmas and Islam: Christmas Advice to Muslims

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Easter and Islam

It saddens me to think that we are living in times when the Muslims are being misled, not only by the Cristians and Hindus and Buddhists and those from other faiths – they are being misled by other Muslims! Celebrating festivals like Easter is haraam.

Although it may be viewed as harmless fun, having an easter egg, sending easter greeting cards, wishing Christians a Happy easter, you are (as a Muslim) doing more harm than good. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) never adopted the ways of Jahiliyyah (ignorance) to try and bring people to Islam. And even if you’re just trying to be polite and neighbourly, you are actually undermining the principles of Islam and keeping people in misguidance.

Other than that, there is the added problem of imitating the kuffaar. We are Muslims and we distinguish ourselves as being Muslims and following Islam. There is no need to follow the tradition of another religion, especially if we have been Commanded by Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him) not to. Allah Has Prescribed for us the festivities we should follow and there is no need to add to this by following something else. If celebrating easter or any other festival was allowed, it would have been stated in hadith or the Qur’an.

“Whoever seeks a religion other than Islaam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:85]

The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” [Abu Dawud]

“You must keep to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly-guided Caliphs; cling to it firmly. Beware of newly invented matters, for every new matter is an innovation, and every innovation is misleading.” (Bukhari)

The following hadiths are examples of how Muslims should not imitate the actions of non-Muslims.

Al-Bayhaqi reported in his Sunan that Anas Bin Maalik رضي الله عنه said: “When the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم came to Medina, the people had two holidays from the days of Jahiliyyah.” He صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “When I came to you, you had two days which you used to celebrate in Jahiliyyah. Allah سبحانه وتعالى has replaced them for you with better days, the days of slaughter (Adhaa) and the day of fitr.”

This is not about Muslims being segregated from society but more the opposite. This is about Muslims standing up and being identified as Muslims – not as though they have some confused fusion of identities. Islam is clear and Muslims need to be also. By being identified as Muslims, what Muslims stand for, what Islam stands for, you will gain respect from other Muslims, gain understanding and respect from non-Muslims and start to create societies where Muslims can be seen to have their place.

What should Muslims do?

Muslims need to stop engaging in non-Muslim festivities, parties, the giving of presents, sending cards, giving greetings. This is not Islamic so don’t have one foot in Islam and one foot in something else. Instead, celebrate Islam – you have two Eids and can make the most of this. Be devout and upstanding Muslims that non-Muslims can respect for their Islamic values and morals and beliefs. If you don’t then what do you stand for?

Muslims need to come to terms with an Islamic identity and the fact that we are ordered by Allah not to imitate the kuffaar – the non-Muslims. If anything, the non-Muslims have much to gain by imitating Muslims and learning from Muslims. We should be the role models, not the other way round. How will non-Muslims learn the errors of their ways, if we imitate them? Also, if we imitate the non-Muslims in the things they do, then where do you draw the line? The fairest and most just way is to not engage in festivities that are not Islamic.

Explain to non-Muslims about Islamic values and how we celebrate on Eid. They are not aliens and will understand.

Muslims… you need to act like Muslims and BE Muslims, following Islam and showing everyone the beauty of Islam.

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New Year’s and Islam

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The Royal Wedding or Day of Judgement – Which event is more important to you?

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Valentine’s Day and Islam

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New Year’s and Islam

Islamic ruling on celebrating and engaging in non-Islamic festivals > click here

It’s the time of the year when Muslims are getting involved in celebrations that have nothing to do with Islam. It’s the usual thing, they think that there’s no harm in taking part, that it would be considered rude to not congratulate the non-Muslims in their festivities, and that it doesn’t impact on their deen. This is not right and certainly not the right approach for a believer.

The strange thing is that Muslims will try and find all sorts of reasons to justify celebrating with the non-Muslims. They don’t see the difference between what Allah Has Granted us and what has been made up by disbelievers. Can you imagine the Prophet (pbuh) greeting non-Muslims with ‘Happy New Year’? No. So why do it yourselves?

The fatawa about celebrating non-Muslim festivals is agreed by the schools of thought in Islam (see fatawa link above), so rather than get involved in these festivities, why not actually spend a few minutes to find out what the Islamic ruling is? After all, we are Muslims and so should FOLLOW Islam.

The following hadiths are examples of how Muslims should not imitate the actions of non-Muslims.

On the authority of Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Aas who said: “The Messenger of Allah saw me wearing two saffron garments and he said: ‘Indeed these are from the dress of the Kuffaar so do not wear them.’ [Collected by Muslim (1/144), An-Nisaaee (2/298), Al-Haakim (4/190), and Ahmad in his Musnad (2/172, 164, 193, 207, and 211)]

At-Tirmidhi narrated that Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “He is not one of us who imitates other than us. Do not imitate the Jews or the Christians.”

At-Tabarani and Abu Dawud narrated that Ibn Umar and Hudhayfah رضي الله عنه reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “Whoever imitates a people, he is one of them.”

Al-Bayhaqi reported in his Sunan that Anas Bin Maalik رضي الله عنه said: “When the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم came to Medina, the people had two holidays from the days of Jahiliyyah.”

He صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “When I came to you, you had two days which you used to celebrate in Jahiliyyah. Allah سبحانه وتعالى has replaced them for you with better days, the days of slaughter (Adhaa) and the day of fitr.”

This is not about Muslims being segregated from society but more the opposite. This is about Muslims standing up and being identified as Muslims – not as though they have some confused fusion of identities. Islam is clear and Muslims need to be also. By being identified as Muslims, what Muslims stand for, what Islam stands for, you will gain respect from other Muslims, gain understanding and respect from non-Muslims and start to create societies where Muslims can be seen to have their place. This is about societies welcoming Muslims and Islam – it isn’t about eating into Islamic identity, which is what those Muslims are doing who are taking part in Christmas, Easter, Diwali, Hannukah and other non-Islamic festivals.

Explain to non-Muslims about Islamic values and how we celebrate on Eid. They are not aliens and will understand.

Muslims… you need to act like Muslims and BE Muslims, following Islam and showing everyone the beauty of Islam.

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Stories of the Prophets – Isa (as) (Jesus): The true story of Jesus

Prophet Isa (as) – commonly known as Jesus – is one of the greatest Prophets and also one of most debated in the world. The Jews did not accept him, the Christians have revered him and raised him to a status which is the worst sin against Allah (committing shirk) and the Muslims recognise Isa (as) as a true prophet of Allah.

He was born miraculously from Mary (daughter of Imran), a chaste and God-fearing woman, one of the best women of the whole of mankind. Prophet Isa (as) performed miracles, by the Will of Allah but he was not crucified. He will return to the earth and fill it with justice and peace and this is what we are now waiting for.

Here are snippets of the true story of Jesus. The full story can be downloaded using the link below.

Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

The following are some snippets of the Stories of the Prophets as written by the renowned scholar (masha’Allah), Ibn Kathir and translated by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Geme’ah (Office of the Grand Imam, Sheikh Al-Azhar). I hope you will find them beneficial, insha’Allah.

MARY RECEIVES NEWS OF JESUS
While Mary was praying in her temple, an angel in the form of a man appeared before her. Filled with terror, she tried to flee, praying:

“Verily! I seek refuge with the Most Beneficent (Allah) from you, if you do fear Allah.” The angel said: “I am only a Messenger from your Lord, (to announce) to you the gift of a righteous son.” She said: “How can I have a son, when no man has touched me, nor am I unchaste?” He said: “So (it will be), your Lord said: “That is easy for me (Allah): And (We wish) to appoint him as a sign to mankind and a mercy from Us (Allah), and it is a matter (already) decreed, (by Allah).’” (Ch 19:18-21 Quran)

THE MIRACLES OF JESUS

Allah the Almighty said:

“Remember when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection): “O Jesus, son of Mary! Remember My Favor to you and to your mother when I supported you with Ruh-ul-Qudus (Gabriel) so that you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity; and when I taught you writing, Al Hikmah (the power of understanding), the Torah and the Gospel; and when you made out of the clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by My Permission, and you breathed into it, and it became a bird by My Permission, and you healed those born blind, and the lepers by My Permission, and when you brought forth the dead by My Permission; and when I restrained the Children of Israel from you (when they resolved to kill you) since you came unto them with clear proofs, and the disbeliveers among them said: ‘This is nothing but evident magic.’” And when I (Allah) put in their hearts of the disciples (of Jesus) to believe in Me and My Messenger, they said: “We believe. And bear witness that we are Muslims.” (Ch 5:110-111 Quran).

JESUS’ CRUCIFIXION

But the faith of Islam came with views quite different from that of the extend gospels with regards to both the end of Jesus and his nature. The Glorious Qur’an affirms that Allah the Exalted did not permit the people of Israel to kill Jesus or crucify him. What happened was that Allah saved him from his enemies and raised him to heaven. They never killed Jesus, they killed someone else.

Allah the Almighty declared:

“And because of their saying (in boast), “We killed Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah,” but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but the resemblance of Jesus was put over another man (and they killed that man) and those who differ therein are full of doubts. They have no certain knowledge, they follow nothing but conjecture. For surely; they killed him not (Jesus, son of Mary): But Allah raised him (Jesus) up (with his body and soul) unto Himself (and
he is in the heavens). And Allah is Ever All Powerful, All Wise.

And there is none of the people of the Scripture (Jews & Christians), but must believe in him (Jesus, son of Mary, as only a Messenger of Allah, and a human being0, before his (Jesus or a Jew’s or a Christian’s ) death (at the time of the appearance of the angel of death). And on the Day of Resurrection, he (Jesus) will be a witness against them. ( Ch 4:157-159 Quran)

Download the book and read more about the Story of Isa (as) (Jesus) and other Prophets in the Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir

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Christmas and Islam: Christmas Advice to Muslims

Islamic ruling on celebrating and engaging in non-Islamic festivals > click here

The advice is pretty simple.

• WE ARE MUSLIMS NOT CHRISTIANS
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by celebrating it
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by sending Christmas cards
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by buying Christmas presents
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by wishing others Merry Christmas
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by going to and holding Christmas parties
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by singing Christmas songs
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by telling your kids about a fictional figure like Santa Claus
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by doing secret Santa
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by going to your company Christmas party
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas, we should educate people on Islam instead
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by having one foot in Islam and one foot in Christianity
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas, you are after all celebrating SHIRK
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by buying your kids advent calendars
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by putting up a Christmas tree
• It’s haraam to support the idea of Christmas by having your kids take part in Christmas nativity plays
• Christmas is for Christians, Eid is for Muslims.
• Christmas is a made-up, pagan festival 4 the Christians/non-Muslims. Eid is a Gift from Allah for the Muslims

You may think, this is extreme. Actually, it isn’t. Christmas is a pagan festival which has been connected with the Christian concept of Prophet Isa (as). In Christianity, Jesus is God and this is just plain shirk. So being associated with Christmas is haraam on many levels, as described above. Read on for more explanation from authentic hadith.

Many Muslims around the world will be actually taking part in these festivities. They will do this without really questioning what they are doing, without even asking themselves if, as Muslims, they should be partaking in this. Basically, what springs to mind for those Muslims who aren’t learned in deen, “what’s the big deal?”. It IS a big deal.

The fact is that Muslims should not be taking part in Christmas or other festivals that are not based in Islam, that do not uphold the principles that we have been taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). But many Muslims do. A sad fact and one that undermines the establishing of Islam and a united Ummah.

Why does it undermine things?

Firstly, we are Muslims and we distinguish ourselves as being Muslims and following Islam. There is no need to follow the tradition of another religion, especially if we have been Commanded by Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him) not to. Allah Has Prescribed for us the festivities we should follow and there is no need to add to this by following something else. If celebrating Christmas was allowed, it would have been stated in hadith or the Qur’an. If doing this was ok, then would there be a need for Islam? Isn’t Islam enough for the Muslims?

“Whoever seeks a religion other than Islaam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:85]

Secondly, Christmas is a pagan festival – it has NOTHING to do with Christianity. It isn’t the birthday of Isa/Jesus (as) and many Christians know this. Christmas is depicted as being lots of snow, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, Reindeers, magical things – nothing to do with Christianity. It doesn’t snow in the Middle East, there’s no Christmas trees there, no such thing as Santa Claus, no such things as flying reindeers – absolutely nothing to do with Isa/Jesus (as). So what we are actually engaging in has no basis in any religion and as Muslims are supposed to be religious, then this is a bit hypocritical. Christmas has nothing to do with Allah or the Prophets, so as Muslims, it has nothing to do with us.

Even if Christmas WAS the birthday of Isa/Jesus (as), this is not something to be celebrated as, in Islam, Muslims are not supposed to celebrate birthdays. We do not celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) birthday and this was not done by the Sahabas (Companions) either. Those Muslims who do celebrate birthdays need to check their beliefs and look into why Islam does not allow this.

Another point is that Christmas is a commercial affair these days. It’s all about selling presents, making money out of Christmas and this in itself is wrong. Many families are put under stress and the financial burden of trying to keep up with Christmas. People in the UK even start buying for Christmas months in advance to help with the finances. And if you cannot give presents, then how does this make you look? Any festivity that puts this kind of pressure and adversity on people is wrong. Even Eid is starting to go this way and Muslims need to wake up to this and not let festivities get out of hand.

Muslims are not Christians, pagans, jews, buddhists, hindus, sikhs, atheists or belonging to any other religion or way of life. Muslims are Muslims and follow Islam. By celebrating Christmas you are actually following something else. And this undermines the strength of the Ummah. This is one of the reasons why the Ummah is weak – we do not adhere to Islam and only Islam. There is nothing wrong with saying that you are a Muslim and so do not celebrate Christmas. Non-Muslims respect this but it seems that Muslims do not want to feel like they are upsetting others.

The following hadiths are examples of how Muslims should not imitate the actions of non-Muslims.

On the authority of Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Aas who said: “The Messenger of Allah saw me wearing two saffron garments and he said: ‘Indeed these are from the dress of the Kuffaar so do not wear them.’ [Collected by Muslim (1/144), An-Nisaaee (2/298), Al-Haakim (4/190), and Ahmad in his Musnad (2/172, 164, 193, 207, and 211)]

At-Tirmidhi narrated that Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “He is not one of us who imitates other than us. Do not imitate the Jews or the Christians.”

At-Tabarani and Abu Dawud narrated that Ibn Umar and Hudhayfah رضي الله عنه reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “Whoever imitates a people, he is one of them.”

Al-Bayhaqi reported in his Sunan that Anas Bin Maalik رضي الله عنه said: “When the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم came to Medina, the people had two holidays from the days of Jahiliyyah.”

He صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said: “When I came to you, you had two days which you used to celebrate in Jahiliyyah. Allah سبحانه وتعالى has replaced them for you with better days, the days of slaughter (Adhaa) and the day of fitr.”

What does Christmas mean to most people? Well most people are not devout Christians and do not even believe Christmas to be connected to Isa/Jesus (as). For these people, Christmas is just a time to feel good, have parties, have a good time. And that’s about it. This is not what Muslims are about or should be about.

Muslims need to start standing up for Islam and stop acting like non-Muslims. We are not Christians and do not hold to those beliefs, unless they coincide with what is from Qur’an and Sunnah. We are not pagans, taking part in rituals that have no significance with Allah.

This is not about Muslims being segregated from society but more the opposite. This is about Muslims standing up and being identified as Muslims – not as though they have some confused fusion of identities. Islam is clear and Muslims need to be also. By being identified as Muslims, what Muslims stand for, what Islam stands for, you will gain respect from other Muslims, gain understanding and respect from non-Muslims and start to create societies where Muslims can be seen to have their place. This is about societies welcoming Muslims and Islam – it isn’t about eating into Islamic identity, which is what those Muslims are doing who are taking part in Christmas, Easter, Diwali, Hannukah and other non-Islamic festivals.

What should Muslims do?

Muslims need to stop engaging in Christmas festivities, parties, the giving of presents, sending cards, giving Christmas greetings. This is not Islamic so don’t have one foot in Islam and one foot in something else – that is a hypocritical stance to have. Instead, celebrate Islam – you have two Eids and can make the most of this. Be devout and upstanding Muslims that non-Muslims can respect for their Islamic values and morals and beliefs. If you don’t then what do you stand for?

Muslims need to come to terms with an Islamic identity and the fact that we are ordered by Allah not to imitate the kufaar – the non-Muslims. If anything, the non-Muslims have much to gain by imitating Muslims and learning from Muslims. We should be the role models, not the other way round. How will non-Muslims learn the errors of their ways, if we imitate them? Also, if we imitate the non-Muslims in the things they do, then where do you draw the line? Would you take part in Diwali which celebrates the many gods of the hindus? This would be committing shirk – the worst sin in Islam. The fairest and most just way is to not engage in festivities that are not Islamic.

Muslim parents need to explain to the schools that their children attend about Islamic values and why their children shouldnt take part in Christmas plays. This increases their understanding about Islam and helps future Muslims. Whenever I have explained things to non-Muslims, they have never looked at me in a bad way but respected me for my beliefs.

Explain to non-Muslims about Islamic values and how we celebrate on Eid. They are not aliens and will understand.

Muslims… you need to act like Muslims and BE Muslims, following Islam and showing everyone the beauty of Islam.

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Qur’an Quiz 57 to 63: Answers

Here are the questions asked in the Qur’an quizzes I have held so far. Questions are on a separate post.

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QUIZ 57: JUZ NINETEEN

1. So fear Allah, keep your duty to Him and obey me
2. Nuh(as) and Hud (as) and Salih (as) and Shuaib (as)
3. They didn’t give full measure to the people, they caused loss to others, they didn’t weigh with a true and straight balance, they defrauded people by reducing their things, they did evil and made corruption and mischief in the land
4. They threatened to stone him to death
5. As-Saami’ (the All-Hearer), Al-‘Aleem (the All-Knower)
6. Angel Jibreel
7. A she-camel
8. Every lying, sinful person
9. Sodomy
10. All that with which they used to enjoy shall not avail them

• BONUS ANSWER: Surah 97
• BONUS ANSWER: Abu Ayub al-Ansari (ra) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, “The one who observes the six fasts of Shawwal after (having fasted throughout) Ramadan has, as if, fasted throughout the year.” [Muslim]
• BONUS ANSWER: He fasted one day and missed a day, fasted one day, missed a day
• BONUS ANSWER: Mondays and Thursdays

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 58: JUZ NINETEEN

1. Ta-Sin – no one knows the meaning except Allah
2. Drive out the family of Lut from your city. Verily, these are men who want to be clean and pure.
3. The hoopoe
4. An Ifrit (strong Jinn)
5. A Jinn who had knowledge of the scriptures
6. Oh Musa! Verily It is I, Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise
7. 9
8. 9
9. A glass surface with water underneath (or a palace)
10. The sun

• BONUS ANSWER: Fidya

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 59: JUZ TWENTY

1. Say ‘None in the heavens and the earth knows the Ghaib except Allah, nor can they perceive when they shall be resurrected
2. Musa (as) fled to Madyan
3. Firaun told Haman to bake bricks of clay and build a Sarhan (tower) so that Firaun could look for Allah
4. They will be terrified and come to Allah, humbled
5. His brother Harun (as)
6. To us our deeds and to you your deeds. Peace be to you. We seek not the way of the ignorant.
7. Ta Sin Mim – none knows the meaning of this except Allah
8. Those who are prevented from receiving Allah’s Mercy  or any good
9. Some information or a fire-brand to warm his family
10. Firaun was going to kill Musa (as) when he was a baby

• BONUS ANSWER: Father of the cat

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 60: JUZ TWENTY

1. Allah Would Have Sent them a Messenger
2. Those who exult (ungrateful because of their riches)
3. 950 years
4. And your Lord Knows what their breasts conceal and what they reveal
5. You should not obey your parents
6. The Spider
7. A witness
8. They invent falsehood
9. Do people think they will be left alone because they say, ‘We believe” and will not be tested
10. The Qur’an

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 61: JUZ TWENTY & TWENTY-ONE

1. See they not how Allah Originates the creation, then Repeats it. Verily that is easy for Allah
2. Prophet Shuaib (as) and the Punishment was an earthquake
3. Hell
4. They will disown each other and curse each other
5. Death
6. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had not read nor written anything before the Qur’an
7. Sodomy
8. Like a spider who builds for itself a house but the frailest of houses is the spider’s house
9. He Punishes whom He Wills, and Shows Mercy to whom He Wills, and to Him you will be returned
10. Lut’s (as) wife

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 62: JUZ TWENTY-ONE

1. Alif Lam Meem. The Romans have been defeated
2. Mankind does, from their own evil actions and sins
3. Do not let them discourage you from conveying Allah’s Message
4. Dust
5. None knows the meaning except Allah
6. They will suffer from their disbelief
7. Allah (Alone) Originates the creation, then He Will Repeat it, the to Him you will be returned
8. You follow nothing but falsehood and magic
9. Glorify Allah
10. Creation of the heavens, Creation of the earth, difference of languages, difference of colours

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 63: JUZ TWENTY-TWO

1. Alif Lam Mim. No one knows the meaning except Allah
2. O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm indeed
3. So that the earth would not shake
4. And turn not your face away from men with pride., nor walk in insolence through the earth.
5. A mercy and guidance for Al-Muhsinun (good-doers)
6. You must not obey them  but behave with your parents kindly in the world (2points)
7. wisdom
8. Perform prayer, Enjoin the good, forbid the wrong, bear with patience what befalls you,
9. Music and singing
10. Allah

Questions can be found here

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Qur’an Quiz 57 to 63: Questions

Here are the questions asked in the Qur’an quizzes I have held so far. Answers are on a separate post.

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QUIZ 57: JUZ NINETEEN

1. Quote Surat Ash-Shu’ara v108
2. Name the four Prophets who said “So fear Allah, keep your duty to Him and obey me”. Clue Surat As-Shu’ara v108-179
3. Name 1 of the sins that the people of Prophet Shu’aib (as) used to commit. Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara v181-183
4. What did the people of Nuh (as) threaten to do to him? Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara v116
5. Name the Attributes of Allah mentioned in Surat Ash-Shu’ara v220
6. Who brought down the Qur’an? Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara v193
7. What was the sign given to the people of Thamud? Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara v155
8. Upon whom do the Shayateen descend? Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara v222
9. What was the sin of the people of Lut (as)? Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara v165-168
10. Quote Surat Ash-Shu’ara v207

• BONUS QUESTION: What surah number is the Surah that contains the verses of Laylatul-Qadr?
• BONUS QUESTION: What is the reward of fasting the 6 days in Shawwal?
• BONUS QUESTION: Describe the fast of Prophet Dawud (as)
• BONUS QUESTION: What days did the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) like to fast?

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 58: JUZ NINETEEN

1. Quote Surat An-Naml v1 and give the meaning of this verse
2. What did the people of Prophet Lut (as) say in Surat An-Naml v56?
3. Which bird was missing from the ranks of Prophet Sulaiman? Clue: Surat An-Naml v20
4. Who said that he would bring forth the throne of the Queen of Saba in Surat An-Naml v39
5. Who was more faster than the Ifrit and why? Clue: Surat An-Naml v40
6. Quote Surat An-Naml v9
7. How many men were the main mischief-makers of the people of Thamud? Clue: Surat An-Naml v48
8. How many signs did Allah Send to Firaun? Clue: Surat An-Naml v12
9. What is As-Sarh as mentioned in Surat An-Naml v44?
10. What did the people of Saba (Sheba) worship instead of Allah? Clue: Surat An-Naml v24

• BONUS QUESTION: If you have to miss a fast because of illness, what is the payment called that you have to make?

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 59: JUZ TWENTY

1. Quote Surat An-Naml v65
2. Where did Musa (as) escape to, when he fled Egypt? Clue: Surat Al-Qasas v22
3. What did Firaun tell Haman to do , when Musa asked him to believe in Allah? Clue: Surat Al-Qasas v38
4. What will happen to the people when the Trumpet is blown, as described in Surat An-Naml v87?
5. Who went with Musa (as) to Firaun as his helper? Clue: Surat Al-Qasa v34
6. What should Muslims say when they hear evil, vain talk? Clue: Surat Al-Qasas v55
7. Quote Surat Al-Qasas v1 and what is its meaning?
8. Who are Al-Maqbuhun? Clue: Surat Al-Qasas v42
9. What did Musa (as) hope to get from the fire that he saw in Surat Al-Qasas v29?
10. What was Firaun going to do before his wife stopped him in Surat Al-Qasas v9?

• BONUS QUESTION: Abu Hurairah was one of the sahabas who quoted most hadith. What does Abu Hurairah mean?

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 60: JUZ TWENTY

1. What would have happened before Allah Destroys a town? Clue: Surat Al-Qasas v59
2. What does Allah Not Like, as described in Surat Al-Qasas v76?
3. How long did Prophet Nuh (as) sta with his people? Clue: Surat Al-Ankabut v14
4. Quote Surat Al-Qasas v69
5. What should you do if your parents try to make you associate partners with Allah, as described in Surat Al-Ankabut v8
6. What is the meaning of Surat Al-Ankabut?
7. What Will Allah Bring Out from every nation? Clue: Surat Al-Qasas v75
8. What do the disbelievers invent in Surat Al-Ankabut v17?
9. Quote Surat Al-Ankabut v2
10. What is the Mercy that Allah Has Sent Down in Surat Al-Qasas v86?

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 61: JUZ TWENTY & TWENTY-ONE

1. Quote Surat Al-Ankabut v19
2. Who was sent to the people of Madyan and what was the form of the Punishment that Allah Sent them? Clue: Surat Al-Ankabut v36-37
3. What will encompass the disbelievers, as mentioned in Surat Al-Ankabut v54?
4. What will the idol worshippers do to each other on the Day of Judgement, as described in Surat Al-Ankabut v25
5. What shall everyone taste (Muslims and non-Muslims), as described in Surat Al-Ankabut v57?
6. What had the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) read or written before the Qur’an? Clue: Surat Al-Ankabut v48
7. What was the sin that the people of Lut (as) committed that no people before had done? Clue: Surat Al-Ankabut v28
8. What is the likeness of those who take protectors other than Allah? Clue: Surat Al-Ankabut v41
9. Quote Surat Al-Ankabut v21
10. Who, from Lut’s (as) family, was NOT saved as mentioned in Surat Al-Ankabut v33

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 62: JUZ TWENTY-ONE

1. Quote Surat Ar-Rum v1-2
2. From Surat Ar-Rum v36, who inflicts evil on mankind?
3. What should we NOT allow people who have no faith in Allah and Islam, to do? Clue: Surat Ar-Rum v60
4. What are human beings created from, as mentioned in Surat Ar-Rum v20
5. What is the meaning of Surat Ar-Rum v1?
6. What will happen to those who disbelieve, as mentioned in Surat Ar-Rum v44
7. Quote Surat Ar-Rum v11
8. What do the disbelievers say to the believers in Surat Ar-Rum v58?
9. What should you do when you come up to the evening? Clue: Surat Ar-Rum v17
10. Name 2 of the Signs of Allah mentioned in Surat Ar-Rum v22

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 63: JUZ TWENTY-TWO

1. Quote Surat Luqman v1 and explain what this verse means
2. What did Luqman say to his son in Surat Luqman v13?
3. Why did Allah place mountains on the earth? Clue: Surat Luqman v10
4. Complete the ayat in Surat Luqman v18: “…Verily Allah Likes not any arrogant boaster.”
5. Describe what the Qur’an is as mentioned in Surat Luqman v3
6. If your parents insist on you following other than Allah, what must you do? Clue: Surat Luqman v15
7. What did Allah Bestow upon Luqman? Clue: Surat Luqman v12
8. Name 2 of the commandments of Allah mentioned in Surat Luqman v17
9. What is meant by ‘idle talks’ in Surat Luqman v6?
10. To Whom is the final destination? Clue: Surat Luqman v14

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Qur’an Quiz 50 to 56: Answers

Here are the answers asked in the Qur’an quizzes I have held so far. Questions are on a separate post.

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QUIZ 50: JUZ SEVENTEEN

1. Say ‘O Mankind. I am (sent) to you only as a plain warner
2. The Fire of Hell
3. The Oft-Pardoning, the Oft-Forgiving
4. Allah Send Down rain from the sky and the earth becomes green
5. Generous provision, ie. Paradise
6. And those who disbelieved and belied Our Verses, for them will be a humiliating torment
7. Bow, prostrate and worship Allah and do good deeds
8. Those who emigrated in the Cause of Allah and after were killed or died
9. Shaytaan threw falsehood into the message. Allah Abolishes that which shaytaan throws in
10. Falsehood

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 51: JUZ EIGHTTEEN

1. They said that Nuh (as) is just a human being and Allah Could Have Sent an Angel, and they never heard their forefathers saying this
2. (Allah) said, “In a little while they are sure to be regretful”
3. Offer Salat with solemnity and full sibmissiveness; turn away from Al-Laghw (evil talk and that which Allah Has Forbidden); pay Zakat; guard their chastity
4. No one is tasked except according to his capacity, and no one will be wronged
5. All the praises and thanks are to Allah, Who Has Saved us from the people who are Zalimun
6. Broken their religion among them into sects
7. The clot
8. Isa (as) and his mother Maryam
9. Our hearing, eyes and heart (understanding)
10. Nuh said: “O my Lord! Help me because they deny me”

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 52: JUZ EIGHTEEN

1. Say: “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the Great Throne?” – Allah
2. The Fire will burn their faces and they will grin , with displaced (disfigured) lips
3. Repel evil with that which is better
4. Mankind was not created for play and without a purpose
5. Each god would have taken away what he created and some would have tried to overcome others
6. Seek refuge in Allah from the whisperings of the shayateen
7. No you cannot come back because of the Barzakh (barrier)
8. “Remain you in it with ignominy. And speak you not to Me”
9. My Lord! Then (save me from Your Punishment) , put me not amongst the people who are the Zalimun
10. They are those whose scales are heavy with good deeds

• BONUS ANSWER: Allah’s Throne is above the seven heavens; Shaytaan’s throne is upon the water/sea
• BONUS ANSWER: In disgrace

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 53: JUZ EIGHTEEN

1. Four
2. Ask for permission to enter and greet those in them
3. They are like a mirage
4. The Slander of Aishah
5. And he for whom Allah Has Not Appointed light, for him there is no light
6. Bad statements for bad people; good statements for good people, and forgiveness and generous provision
7. Lower their gaze and protect their private parts from illegal sexual intercourse
8. Lower their gaze, protect their private parts from illegal sexual intercourse, and not show off their adornment (except what is apparent); draw their veils all over and not receal their adornments except to whom is allowed; and let them not stamp their feet
9. Every living moving creature has been created from water And why did you not, when you heard it, say: ‘It is not right for us to speak of this. Glory is to You (O Allah). This is a great lie

• BONUS ANSWER: I’tikaf
• BONUS ANSWER: Laylatul-Qadr
• BONUS ANSWER: Deliberately vomiting

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 54: JUZ EIGHTEEN

1. We hear and we obey
2. So that you may receive Mercy from Allah
3. The Qur’an. Furqan means criterion
4. When it (Hell) sees them from a far place, the will hear its raging and its roaring
5. To convey the Message of Allah in a clear way
6. The comfort they received from Allah caused them to forget the warning
7. Give a greeting from Allah (eg. Asalaam alaikum)
8. Succession in the land (to present rulers); and authority to practice their Islam; safe security after their fear
9. You follow none but a man bewitched
10. Before Fajr, when you put off clothes in midday, after Isha

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 55: JUZ NINETEEN

1. They think highly of themselves and are scornful with great pride
2. Guide, Helper
3. One is palatable and sweet, the other is salt and bitter; a barrier is between them both
4. The deeds will be as scattered floating particles of dust
5. The winds, heralding good tidings
6. Blessed is He Who Placed in the heavens big stars and Has Placed therein a great lamp (sun) and a moon giving light
7. “Oh Would that I had taken a path with the Messenger”
8. The shadows – how it spreads, due to the sun guiding it.
9. Six days. After, Allah Rose above the Throne
10. So that Allah Can Strengthen your hearts

• BONUS ANSWER: 23 years

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 56: JUZ NINETEEN

1. They walk on the earth with humility and when the foolish address them, they reply back with words of gentleness
2. Musa (as) threw his stick and it became a serpent, he drew out his hand and it was white to all beholders
3. Ta Sin Mim – no one knows the meaning of this except Allah
4. Allah Will Change their sins into good deeds
5. Alas! If only we had a chance to return to the world, we shall truly be among the believers!
6. Sunrise
7. He was afraid that the people of Firaun would kill him because of the crime he had committed
8. And whosoever repents and does righteous good deeds; then verily, he repents towards Allah with true repentance
9. Hukm; to join him with the righteous; to grant him an honourable mention in later generations; to make him one of the inheritors of Paradise; and to forgive his father; and to not disgrace him on the Day of Resurrection
10. They fell down prostrate and believed in Allah

• BONUS ANSWER: Odd nights of the last 10 nights of Ramadan
• BONUS ANSWER: 9^th
• BONUS ANSWER: Yes you can
• BONUS QUESTION: 1000 months

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Qur’an Quiz 50 to 56: Questions

Here are the questions asked in the Qur’an quizzes I have held so far. Answers are on a separate post.

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QUIZ 50: JUZ SEVENTEEN

1. Quote Surat Al-Hajj v49
2. What is worse than the violence that disbelievers are ready to attack Muslims with? Clue: Surat Al-Hajj v72
3. Name the two Names/Attributes of Allah in Surat Al-Hajj v60
4. What Sign of Allah is mentioned in Surat Al-Hajj v63
5. In Surat Al-Hajj v50, what is meant by Rizqun Karim?
6. Quote Surat Al-Hajj v57
7. Name the 4 things that Allah Commands believers to do in Surat Al-Hajj v77
8. In Surat Al-Hajj v58, which people does Allah Provide a good provision?
9. What did Shaytaan do with the message of all the Prophets & Messengers? & What does Allah Do in return Clue: Surat Al-Hajj v52
10. In Surat Al-Hajj v62, what is the meaning of baatil?

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 51: JUZ EIGHTTEEN

1. What reasons did the chiefs of the people of Nuh (as) give for not believing in him? Clue: Surat Al-Mu’minun v24
2. Quote Surat Al-Mu’minun v40
3. Name 3 of the characteristics of the successful believers as mentioned in Surat Al-Mu’minum v1 – 5
4. What is the Mercy from Allah that is upon us all in Surat Al-Mu’minun v62
5. What did the believers with Nuh (as) say when they were embarked on the ship? Clue: Surat Al-Mu’minun v28
6. What have men done in Surat Al-Mu’minun v53?
7. What stage comes after Nutfah in Surat Al-Mu’minun v12 – 14?
8. Who was made as one of Allah’s Signs in Surat Al-Mu’minun v50
9. What should we give thanks for in Surat Al-Mu’minun v78?
10. Quote Surat Al-Mu’minun v26

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 52: JUZ EIGHTEEN

1. Quote Surat Al-Mu’minun v86 AND what is the answer?
2. In Surat Al-Mu’minun v104, describe what the Fire will do to the disbelievers
3. What should you repel evil with? Clue: Surat Al-Mu’minun v96
4. What ISN’T the purpose that mankind was created for? Clue: Surat Al-Mu’minun v115
5. What would happen if there was more than one god, as described in Surat Al-Mu’minun v91
6. What should you seek refuge from, as advised in Surat Al-Mu’minun v97
7. When you die, can you come back to the world? Give reason for your answer. Clue: Surat Al-Mu’minun v99-100
8. When the disbelievers call on Allah to Have Mercy on them, what will Allah say? Clue: Surat Al-Mu’minun v108
9. Quote Surat Al-Mu-minun v94
10. Describe those who are successful on the Day of Judgement, as mentioned in Surat Al-Mu’mineen v102

• BONUS QUESTION: Where is Allah’s Throne? Where is Shaytaan’s throne?
• BONUS QUESTION: Bonus: What does ignominy mean?

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 53: JUZ EIGHTEEN

1. How many witnesses are required to prove adultery? Clue: Surat An-Nur v4
2. What must you do first before entering a house other than your own? Clue: Surat An-Nur 27
3. Describe the deeds of those who disbelieve. Clue: Surat An-Nur v39
4. Whose slander is mentioned in Surat An-Nur v11?
5. Quote the last sentence of Surat An-Nur v40
6. What is for bad people and good people in Surat An-Nur v26
7. What must the believing men do in Surat An-Nur v30
8. Name 3 of the things the believing women must do in Surat An-Nur v31
9. What has been created from water? Clue: Surat An-Nur v45
10. Quote Surat An-Nur v16

• BONUS QUESTION: What is it called when you stay in the masjid in last 10 days of Ramadan?
• BONUS QUESTION: What is the name of the Night of Decree in Ramadan?
• BONUS QUESTION: WHICH of the following, breaks your fast: using miswak, backbiting, deliberately vomiting?

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 54: JUZ EIGHTEEN

1. What do the believers say when they are called to Allah, to judge between them? Clue: Surat An-Nur v51
2. Why should you pray, give zakat and obey the Prophet (pbuh)? Clue: Surat An-Nur v56
3. What is the Furqan that is referred to in Surat Al-Furqan v1 and what does Furqan mean?
4. Quote Surat Al-Furqan v12
5. What is the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) duty? Clue: Surat An-Nur v54
6. What caused the disbelievers to become a lost people? Clue: Surat Al-Furqan v18
7. When you visit another Muslim, what should you do when you enter their house? Clue: Surat An-Nur v61
8. Name two things which Allah Grants the Believers in Surat An-Nur v55
9. What do the disbelievers say in Surat Al-Furqan v8
10. What are the times of privacy? Clue: Surat An-Nur v58

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 55: JUZ NINETEEN

1. Describe those people who think that angels should be sent to them or that they should see Allah. Clue: Surat Al-Furqan v21
2. Name the two attributes of Allah mentioned in Surat Al-Furqan v31
3. Describe the two seas and what is inbetween them both. Clue: Surat Al-Furqan v53
4. What will happen to the deeds of the disbelievers and sinners as described in Surat Al-Furqan v23?
5. What goes before Allah’s Mercy in Surat Al-Furqan v48?
6. Quote Surat Al-Furqan v61
7. What will the disbelievers say on the Day of Judgement, as described in Surat Al-Furqan v27?
8. What is the Sign of Allah mentioned in Surat Al-Furqan v45?
9. How long did the Creation of the heavens and the earth take and what did Allah Do after? Clue: Surat Al-Furqan v59
10. Why was the Qur’an revealed little by little? Clue: Surat Al-Furqan v32

• BONUS QUESTION: Over how much time was the Qur’an revealed?

Answers can be found here

QUIZ 56: JUZ NINETEEN

1. Describe the slaves of Allah, as mentioned in Surat Al-Furqan v63
2. What were the two miracles of Musa (as) described in Surat Ash-Shu’ara’ v32-33?
3. Quote Surat Ash-Shu’ara’ v1 and what is the meaning of this verse?
4. What Will Allah Do for those who repent, as mentioned in Surat Al-Furqan v70?
5. What will the disbelievers say when they are thrown into the Hellfire? Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara’ v102
6. At what time were the people of Musa (as) chased by Firaun and his army? Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara’ v60
7. What was Musa (as) afraid of in Surat Ash-Shu’ara’ v14?
8. Quote Surat Al-Furqan v71
9. Name 2 of the things that Prophet Ibrahim (as) asked from Allah. Clue: Surat Ash-Shu’ara’ v83-87
10. What did the sorcerors do after Musa (as) threw his stick in Surat Ash-Shu’ara’ v45-46?

• BONUS QUESTION: When can you find Laylatul Qadr?
• BONUS QUESTION: If Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Calendar, which month is Ramadan?
• BONUS QUESTION: Can you fast if you are in the state of janaba when Fast begins? (Janaba is sexual impurity)
• BONUS QUESTION: What period of time is Laylatul Qadr better than?

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Qur’an Quiz 43 to 49: Answers

Here are the questions asked in the Qur’an quizzes I have held so far. Questions are on a separate page.

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QUIZ 43: JUZ SIXTEEN

1. Ta Ha – none knows the meaning of these letters but Allah
2. The Qur’an was sent down as a reminder for those who fear Allah
3. V20 – the stick turned into a snake
4. Harun (as), his brother
5. Because Musa (as) was in a sacred valley
6. In a manner that suits Alah’s Majesty
7. To put Musa (as) in a box and cast the box into the River Nile
8. Musa (as) had put a brand of fire in his mouth when he was an infant
9. Musa (as) wanted to bring back some warmth from a burning brand and get some guidance
10. Musa (as) was Commanded to worship Allah and perform As-Salat for Allah’s Rememberance

• BONUS ANSWER: The magicians

Questions can be found here

QUIZ 44: JUZ SIXTEEN

1. He was Commanded to speak mildly to Firaun
2. … And surely he who invents a lie (against Allah) will fail miserably (v61)
3. V71 – He cut off their hands and feet from opposite sides and crucified them on the trunks of date palms
4. Surat Ta Ha v50 – “Our Lord is He Who Gave each thing its form and nature, then guided it aright”
5. Surat Ta Ha v67 – Musa (as) conceived fear in himself
6. Thereof We Created you, and into it We Shall Return you and from it We Shall Bring you out once again
7. V80 – Al-Manna and quails
8. V70 – We believe in the Lord of Harun (as) and Musa (as)
9. V59 – the day of the festival, when the sun has risen (forenoon)
10. To lead his people on righteousness and guide them

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QUIZ 45: JUZ SIXTEEN

1. Those who repent, believe in Allah and do righteous deeds and remains constant in doing them
2. Your ila is only Allah. None has the right to be worshipped but He. He has full knowledge of all things
3. They will be raised blind
4. V120: O Adam! Shall I lead you to the Tree of Eternity and to a kingdom that will never waste away
5. Their private parts became manifest to them and they covered themselves with leaves of Paradise
6. As-Samiri
7. Made and worshipped the golden calf
8. He took the dust from the print of Jibreel and threw it in the fire
9. … this is an enemy to you and your wife. So let him not get you both out of Paradise , so that you will be distressed. V117
10. No firm willpower

• BONUS ANSWER: No apple; Shaytaan wasn’t a snake; Eve didn’t entice Adam; Shaytaan wasn’t an angel; Adam & Eve were forgiven

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QUIZ 46: JUZ SEVENTEEN

1. Draws near for mankind their reckoning, while they turn away in heedlessness
2. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah – La ilaha illallah
3. Haste
4. He (saws) has had mixed-up false dreams, he has invented it, he is a poet
5. The heavens and the earth were joined together and then Allah Parted them
6. Everyone is going to taste death
7. The heavens and the earth would have been ruined
8. Deaf
9. Water
10. We Created not the heavens and the earth and all that is in between them for a (mere) play

• BONUS ANSWER: Dawud (as)
• BONUS ANSWER: Lut (as)
• BONUS ANSWER: Hud (as)
• BONUS ANSWER: His health, his children and his wealth

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QUIZ 47: JUZ SEVENTEEN

1. Deeds equivalent to the weight of a mustard seed
2. Ibrahim said: Do you then worship besides Allah things that can neither profit you nor harm you?
3. Yaqub (as)
4. He was taught the making of metal coats of mail for battles to protect in fighting
5. Prophet Ismail (as), Prophet Idris (as)(Enoch) and Prophet Dhul-Kifl (as) (Isiah)
6. He broke the idols, all of them except the biggest one
7. Prophet Jonah (as) and he went off in anger with his people
8. Allah Granted the wind to be at the command of Prophet Sulaiman (as)
9. Allah Commanded the fire to be cool and a safety for Ibrahim
10. Hukm and knowledge

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QUIZ 48: JUZ SEVENTEEN

1. And a ban is laid on every town which We Have Destroyed that they shall not return
2. Surat Al-Hajj
3. Dust, nutfah, clot, little lump of flesh
4. Yajuj and Majuj
5. Man in bending his neck in pride and leading others far from the Path of Allah
6. Nursing mother will forget her nursling, the pregnant woman will drop her load, mankind will be in a drunken state but not drunken
7. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz
8. And surely the Hour is coming, there is no doubt about it; and certainly Allah Will Resurrect those who are in the graves
9. Allah Knows what is said openly and what is concealed
10. Ad-Dawabb = moving, living creatures/beasts

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QUIZ 49: JUZ SEVENTEEN

1. And among mankind is he who disputes concerning Allah without knowledge and follows every rebellious shaytaan
2. Those who obey Allah with humility and are from the humble amongst the true believers, whose hearts are filled with fear when Allah’s Name is mentioned
3. Permission to fight because they have been wronged
4. They will be given garments of fire;  boiling water will be poured over their heads which will melt whatever is in their bellies and their skin; and hooked rods of iron
5. They will be given gardens underneath which rivers flow; they will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls; their garments will be made of silk
6. Allah Defends the believers
7. 1000 years
8. To perform Hajj
9. Eat thereof and feed the poor who don’t ask and feed the beggar who does ask
10. The hearts which are in the breasts which go blind

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