Lesson 1 - Hadeeth 1 Of Nawawi 40 - Intention

1. A person is rewarded or punished based on his ______________.

Status

Intention

Kindness

Fasting

A person is rewarded or punished based on his intention because intentions reflect the underlying motivations and desires behind one's actions. It is believed that the sincerity and purity of intentions play a crucial role in determining the moral value of an action. Good intentions are often considered virtuous and are more likely to lead to positive outcomes, while bad intentions can result in negative consequences. Therefore, one's intention is seen as a key factor in evaluating the moral worth of an individual's behavior.

Explanation

A person is rewarded or punished based on his intention because intentions reflect the underlying motivations and desires behind one's actions. It is believed that the sincerity and purity of intentions play a crucial role in determining the moral value of an action. Good intentions are often considered virtuous and are more likely to lead to positive outcomes, while bad intentions can result in negative consequences. Therefore, one's intention is seen as a key factor in evaluating the moral worth of an individual's behavior.

2. Whose books of hadeeths can you find the hadeeth in?

Al-Bukhari only

Muslim only

Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Neither Al-Bukhari nor Muslim

The remaining questions are based on the explanation of the hadeeth by Shaykh Al Uthaymeen.

Explanation

The remaining questions are based on the explanation of the hadeeth by Shaykh Al Uthaymeen.

3. Giving examples is a way that a teacher can make the topic clearer. In this hadeeth, the person who is teaching is

The Messenger of Allaah

A jinn

A Yemeni warlord

The greatest of the Companions

The correct answer is the Messenger of Allaah. In the given context, the question is asking about the person who is teaching in the hadeeth. The Messenger of Allaah refers to Prophet Muhammad, who is known as the teacher and guide for Muslims. He would often use examples to make the topic clearer for his followers.

Explanation

The correct answer is the Messenger of Allaah. In the given context, the question is asking about the person who is teaching in the hadeeth. The Messenger of Allaah refers to Prophet Muhammad, who is known as the teacher and guide for Muslims. He would often use examples to make the topic clearer for his followers.

4. Actions can be ___________ or outward. Intention is an ______________ action; its place is in the heart. This hadeeth is the way of measuring the ___________ actions so it is half or worship. Which word would fill all three blanks? (Hint: DRAW IN is an anagram of the correct word.)

The correct answer for all three blanks is "inward". The first blank refers to actions that are either inward or outward, implying that "inward" is one of the options. The second blank mentions intention as an example of an inward action, further supporting the use of "inward" in the first blank. The third blank states that the hadith is a way of measuring the blank actions, suggesting that the blank should be filled with a word that can describe both inward and outward actions. Therefore, "inward" is the appropriate word to fill all three blanks.

Explanation

The correct answer for all three blanks is "inward". The first blank refers to actions that are either inward or outward, implying that "inward" is one of the options. The second blank mentions intention as an example of an inward action, further supporting the use of "inward" in the first blank. The third blank states that the hadith is a way of measuring the blank actions, suggesting that the blank should be filled with a word that can describe both inward and outward actions. Therefore, "inward" is the appropriate word to fill all three blanks.

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5. People performed this action for different reasons. Three reasons are given in the hadeeth. What are they?

For Allaah and His Messenger

For identifying the lava plains

For some worldly benefit

For the sake of marrying a woman

For maintaining ties of kinship

For the pleasure of travelling

The given correct answer for this question is a combination of three reasons mentioned in the hadeeth. People performed this action for the sake of Allaah and His Messenger, for some worldly benefit, and for the sake of marrying a woman. These reasons highlight the different motivations behind people's actions, including religious devotion, personal gain, and romantic pursuits.

Explanation

The given correct answer for this question is a combination of three reasons mentioned in the hadeeth. People performed this action for the sake of Allaah and His Messenger, for some worldly benefit, and for the sake of marrying a woman. These reasons highlight the different motivations behind people's actions, including religious devotion, personal gain, and romantic pursuits.

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6. Match the Arabic word from the hadeeth with its meaning

نِيَّة

النِّيَّات

مَنْ

هِجْرَة

هِجْرَتُهُ

رَسُول

رَسُولِهِ

دُنْيَا

Each lesson, there are a few key words which will build your Arabic vocabulary should you learn their meanings.

Explanation

Each lesson, there are a few key words which will build your Arabic vocabulary should you learn their meanings.

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7. It is possible to do an action without an intention.

True

False

This statement is false because intention is a mental state that precedes and motivates an action. In order to perform an action, there must be some level of intention or purpose behind it. Without intention, actions would be random and lack purpose or direction. Therefore, it is not possible to do an action without an intention.

Explanation

This statement is false because intention is a mental state that precedes and motivates an action. In order to perform an action, there must be some level of intention or purpose behind it. Without intention, actions would be random and lack purpose or direction. Therefore, it is not possible to do an action without an intention.

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9. Match the words of the first hadeeth in Arabic with their meaning in English.

إنَّمَا الْأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ

وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى

فَمَنْ كَانَتْ هِجْرَتُهُ إلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ

فَهِجْرَتُهُ إلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ

وَمَنْ كَانَتْ هِجْرَتُهُ لِدُنْيَا يُصِيبُهَا

أَوِ امْرَأَةٍ يَنْكِحُهَا

فَهِجْرَتُهُ إلَى مَا هَاجَرَ إلَيْهِ

This is the full text that you are expected to memorise this week. It's just a matter of saying the words over and over again until you know them, and becomes easier with a little practise inshaa Allaah.

Explanation

This is the full text that you are expected to memorise this week. It's just a matter of saying the words over and over again until you know them, and becomes easier with a little practise inshaa Allaah.

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10. Who narrated the hadeeth to us? (Mark all four correct answers.)

The angel Jibreel

A Companion

Hafsa, the daughter of the Prophet (sall allaahu alaihi wa sallam)

Umar bin al Khattaab (radhi allaahu anhu)

The leader of the believers (ameerul mumineen)

Abu Bakr

Abu Hafs

The correct answer choices indicate that the hadeeth was narrated to us by a Companion, Umar bin al Khattaab (radhi allaahu anhu), the leader of the believers (ameerul mumineen), and Abu Hafs. These individuals were all reliable sources of hadeeth narration and had direct knowledge of the teachings of the Prophet (sall allaahu alaihi wa sallam).

Explanation

The correct answer choices indicate that the hadeeth was narrated to us by a Companion, Umar bin al Khattaab (radhi allaahu anhu), the leader of the believers (ameerul mumineen), and Abu Hafs. These individuals were all reliable sources of hadeeth narration and had direct knowledge of the teachings of the Prophet (sall allaahu alaihi wa sallam).

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