Introduction to sound AqeedahOnline version Introduction to sound Aqeedah questions by Iman Shuaib 1 The word 'aqeedah' is derived from the word 'al-'aqd' (العقد) meaning "tying, securing, and pulling with strength." a T b F 2 The word 'aqeedah' is derived from the word 'al-'aqd' (العقد) meaning "undoing or untying. a F b T 3 Alternative names for Islamic 'aqeedah' include doctrine and creed. a T b F c d 4 Aqeedah' refers to a ruling (belief) that is not subject to doubt. a T b F 5 The word 'sahih' (صحيح) means "not correct. a F b T 6 Sound Aqeedah' is defined as firm belief in Allah, His Lordship, His Names and Attributes, and the unseen, requiring definitive belief without doubt. a T b F 7 In the verse {عَقَّدْتُمُ الْأَيْمَانَ}, the phrase "aqadtum al-ayman" means (______________). Written answer 8 There are two types of Islamic 'aqeedah'. * True or False? a T b F 9 Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward (_______________), but [true] righteousness is [in] one who (___________) in Allah and the Last Day and the angels and the Book and the prophets. Written answer 10 It is essential for a Muslim to have sound 'Aqeedah because it is a condition for righteous deeds being acceptable to Allah. a T b F 11 Allah would not accept your deeds if the Aqeedah has become (___________). Therefore, you will be the loser in the hereafter. Written answer 12 What is meant by the phrase "his work has become worthless" (حبط عمله) in Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39? Written answer 13 It is so essential to have sound 'Aqeedah because :- Choose one or more answers a Condition of acceptance b core of the message c essential need d means of security e means of blessing 14 What are the sources of sound 'Aqeedah? Choose one or more answers a Opinions b Reason c Consensus of Salaf d Sunnah e Quran 15 The Sunnah includes what is narrated from him {sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam}) by way of words, (__________), or what he had(____________) of. Written answer 16 It is narrated that Abu Rafi' said the Messenger of Allah {sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam}) said: "I do not want to hear about anyone to whom something of what I said is conveyed... but he says: (________________________)." Written answer 17 Scholarly consensus (Ijma') also stated that the Prophetic Sunnah may be taken as evidence, and Al-Shafi'ee agreed with that. a T b F 18 According to Al-'Irbadh ibn Sariyah, the Prophet {sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam}) said: "I urge you to adhere to my (_________) and the way of the (_____________) who come after me..." Written answer 19 In linguistic terms, a person's Salaf are his (__________________). Written answer 20 The righteous early generations have a number of names, including: (, , The People of Hadeeth and Athar, The Righteous Forefathers). a The Saved Sect b The Prevailing Group c The People of Hadeeth and Athar (Ahl Assunnah wa alejmaa) d The Righteous Forefathers 21 (Verse from Surah An-Nisa'): ...and whoever opposes the Messenger after the guidance has become clear to him and follows other than the way of the (_____________) we will give him what he has taken and drive him into Hell Written answer 22 (Role of Reason - Comprehension): By means of reason, one may comprehend some facts established by 'Aqeedah, such as the fact that Allah exists and that He is One. Choose one or more answers a T b F 23 It is not permissible for reason on its own to find out and learn about the details of 'Aqeedah, because the details can only be learned from the texts of the Qur'an and Sunnah. a T b F