Holding on To The Book Of Allah And The Sunnah Flashcards
(12 cards)
According to Islam, what brings about true unity?
A. Following personal opinions and modern trends
B. Holding onto the Book of Allah, the Sunnah, and the rightly guided caliph
C. Agreeing to compromise on religious principles for the sake of peace
D. Ignoring differences and accepting all beliefs as equally valid
B
What causes disunity among Muslims?
A. Following the Quran and Sunnah
B. Seeking unity at all costs
C. Letting go of the Book of Allah and the Sunnah
D. Studying the history of sectarianism
C
According to Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:103), what are Muslims commanded to hold firmly to?
A. The traditions of their ancestors
B. The unity of the community, even at the expense of the truth
C. The rope of Allah (His guidance)
D. The opinions of scholars from different sects
C
What is the consequence mentioned in Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:105) for those who divide into sects after receiving clear proofs?
A. They will be guided back to the straight path
B. They will face a tremendous punishment
C. They will be honored for their different interpretations
D. They will eventually unite on their own
C
In Surah Al-An’am (6:153), what does Allah command us to follow?
A. The straight path
B. The paths of various sects
C. The way of the majority
D. The traditions of different cultures
A
T/F: Seeking unity is the most important thing, even if it means compromising on the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
False
T/F: The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم is not associated with those who divide their religion and form sects.
True
T/F: Allah warns that following other paths besides His straight path leads people away from Him.
True
What does “holding onto the rope of Allah” mean?
The rope of Allah is everything that Allah made a reason to bring you to Him and keep you upon the truth
So it means holding fast to the religion of Allah, come together upon obedience to Allah and His messenger, and not for worldly/political benefits.
Why is unity not something that should be sought at all costs?
Because unity should only be sought upon obedience to Allah and His messenger.
What are the two types of unity?
- Unity upon the Sunnah of the messenger PBUH and what
he left for us - Unity behind a single muslim imam/ruler regardless of his righteousness or lack of as long as he establishes the prayer
According to classical tafsir, what does the phrase “holding onto the rope of Allah” most accurately refer to?
A. Seeking wealth and success in this world
B. Following personal desires with sincerity
C. Holding onto everything that brings a person closer to Allah, such as the Qur’an, the deen, and the way of the early generations
D. Isolating oneself from society to avoid temptation
C
