Causes Of Emergence Of Sects In The Ummah (Iman Shatibi) Flashcards
(14 cards)
According to Imam Ash-Shatibi, what does the Prophet’s (s.a.w) statement about the 72 sects indicate?
A. That they are all disbelievers
B. That they are all destined for eternal punishment
C. That they have committed a great act of disobedience
D. That they are guaranteed forgiveness
C
What is the stance of Ahlul Sunnah regarding the fate of those who commit Bidah but are still considered believers?
A. They will never be punished
B. They will be in the fire forever
C. They may be punished or forgiven based on Allah’s will
D. They are guaranteed forgiveness
C
What is the primary difference between Ahlul Sunnah and the Khawarij regarding major sins?
A. Ahlul Sunnah believes that all major sins take a person out of Islam
B. The Khawarij believe all major sinners are in the fire forever
C. Ahlul Sunnah believes all sinners will be in Hell permanently
D. The Khawarij and Ahlul Sunnah have the same stance
B
What does extremism in religion (Ghuluw) entail?
A. Strict adherence to the Quran and Sunnah
B. Blind following of scholars
C. Complete abandonment of religious practices
D. Exaggeration or negligence in religious matters
D
Which group is mentioned as an example of exaggeration in faith?
A. The Khawarij
B. The Mu’tazilah
C. The Qadariyyah
D. The Ashariyyah
A
What was the main cause behind the emergence of the Shi’a and Khawarij sects?
A. Influence from Persian culture
B. Teachings of Abdullah ibn Sabah
C. Political disputes
D. Misinterpretation of Quranic verses
C
How did Greek philosophy influence Islamic sects?
A. It strengthened the belief in the Quran and Sunnah
B. It led to the denial of some of Allah’s attributes
C. It had no impact on Islamic thought
D. It reinforced traditional Islamic teachings
B
T/F: According to Ahlul Sunnah, Bidah that takes a person out of Islam leads them to Hell forever.
True
T/F: The Prophet (s.a.w) warned against extremism in religious matters.
True
T/F: The first person to speak about Qadr was from the Christians.
True
Explain how foreign cultures and religions contributed to the emergence of sects in Islam.
As Islam spread to the foreign lands and people mixed with the different religions, foreign ideas and doubts were introduced. Also, as the Ṣaḥābah and the Tābi’ūn passed away, the influence of external cultures and religions became stronger.
What role did Abdullah ibn Sabah play in the formation of deviant sects?
- He was a Jewish munāfiq who founded the deviant groups, the Shīʿa and the Khawārij.
- Also known as Ibn as-Sawdāʾ. However, Abdul Qāhir al-Bagdādī holds the view that ʿAbd Allāh Ibn Sabā al-Yahudī and Ibn as-Sawdāʾare two different people, and that one was the student of the other.
- Setting up يهنلعا ʿAlī Ibn Abī Ṭālib رض as an ʿĪsā-like figure for the Shi’a
How did the translation of Greek philosophical texts into Arabic impact Islamic theology?
Created access to greek philosophical ideas, led to emergence of doubts and prioritizing rhetoric over revelation
Why is it considered dangerous to read the books of non-Muslims according to some scholars?
