Lesson 17

Question 1

“Fear Allah wherever you may be…”

Who is this Hadith by?

Answer 1

Abu Dhar Jundub ibn Junada al-Ghifari

And

Abu Abdur Rahman Muadh ibn Jabal

Question 2

Give facts about Abu Dhar Jundub ibn Junada al-Ghifari

Answer 2

One of the first people to accept Islam - 4th or 5th person
b. From the tribe of Ghifari
c. Narrated approx. 273 Hadith

Known for his abstinence in dunya

Question 3

Abu Abdur Rahman Muadh ibn Jabal facts

Answer 3

Abu Abdur Rahman Muadh ibn Jabal
Leader of the Scholars on the Day of
Judgement
Most knowledgeable of this Ummah inhalal and haram

He (صلّى الله عليه وسلّم) loved him for the sake of Allah.

Sent to Yemen to teach Islam and judge

Question 4

Levels of takwa

Answer 4

There are levels of taqwa:
a. Protecting against:
a. Major Sin
b. Minor Sins
c. Permissible matters that do not bring benefit
d. Anything other than Allah (SWT) occupies your
concern
b. Progress through things

Question 5

Fear Allah

Answer 5

God conscious

Protecting yourself from harm and impermissible matters

Question 6

Wherever you are

Answer 6

a. Private & Public
b. Blessing & Hardships
c. Outward actions & inner thoughts

Question 7

Follow up Evil deeds with good deeds and they will wipe them away.

How do you wipe them away?

Answer 7

Istighfar (seeking forgiveness by supplication)

. Tubah (repentance)

Du’a’ of Muslims for one another

The intercession by the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam

The intercession of pious Muslims

Performing the daily five prayers regularly and on tim

Question 8

Treat people beautifully

Answer 8

The beauty within us manifests
in beauty outside - i.e. in our
actions

Adab is the basis of this deen

The Prophet (عليه السلام) was
described as having a sublime
characte

Question 9

Lessons learnt

Answer 9

We may decrease in our consciousness of
Allah, but Allah is All-Aware

Our Taqwa will dictate our actions

Taqwa is to fulfil obligations and avoid prohibitions and doubtful matters