Lesson 12 - Hadeeth 8 - Sanctity Of The Muslim

1. In this hadeeth, the Messenger sall Allaahu alaihi wa sallam said, "I was ordered..." Who ordered him?

Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic

Maalik, the angel that guards the Hellfire

The shooraa (consultative committee) made up of the Companions

The angel of war

Allaah, the Perfect and Most High, is the One who commands and prohibits.

Explanation

Allaah, the Perfect and Most High, is the One who commands and prohibits.

2. If a person is openly a Muslim, but performs hidden sins or has an inwardly corrupt heart, what should be done with them?

We should not punish them ourselves. We should leave the person to Allaah to deal with Himself.

The leader of the Muslims (walatul umoor) may punish that person at his own discretion.

Leave them for Abu Bakr to fight in the Hereafter.

We should call the curses of the angels upon that person.

The case should be taken before a Judge to deal on the basis of "the balance of probabilities".

This is because the Messenger sall Allaahu aliahi wa sallam said, "So if they do that, then their blood and their wealth is rendered sacrosanct from me, except with the right of Islam and their account is with Allaah."

Explanation

This is because the Messenger sall Allaahu aliahi wa sallam said, "So if they do that, then their blood and their wealth is rendered sacrosanct from me, except with the right of Islam and their account is with Allaah."

3. The Shaykh says that this hadeeth means that it a must for every Muslim individual to kill everyone they see who does not perform the first three pillars of Islam.

True

False

Jihaad has conditions and rules which are mentioned in the books of fiqh. It is not correct for any one of us, the general population of Muslims, to carry out jihaad in a vigilante style.

Explanation

Jihaad has conditions and rules which are mentioned in the books of fiqh. It is not correct for any one of us, the general population of Muslims, to carry out jihaad in a vigilante style.

4. Match the words of the hadeeth in Arabic with their meanings in English.

أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أُقَاتِلَ النَّاسَ

حَتَّى يَشْهَدُوا أَنْ لَا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ

وَيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ

وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكَاةَ

فَإِذَا فَعَلُوا ذَلِكَ عَصَمُوا مِنِّي دِمَاءَهُمْ وَأَمْوَالَهُمْ

إلَّا بِحَقِّ الْإِسْلَامِ

وَحِسَابُهُمْ عَلَى اللَّهِ تَعَالَى

"I have been commanded to fight the people" means the disbelievers. (Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan's explanation)

The last part of the ahdeeth means: If the person manifests Islaam and does not commit any of those things that nullify his Islaam they we take him upon what he makes apparent; and Allaah will take care of what the person keeps hidden. (explanation of Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan)

Explanation

"I have been commanded to fight the people" means the disbelievers. (Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan's explanation)

The last part of the ahdeeth means: If the person manifests Islaam and does not commit any of those things that nullify his Islaam they we take him upon what he makes apparent; and Allaah will take care of what the person keeps hidden. (explanation of Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan)

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5. "I have been ordered to fight the people until they _____________________ ..." Which three things are mentioned?

Establish the prayer, give the zakaah and perform the Hajj

Establish the prayer, give the zakaah and give the people their rights

Establish the prayer, give the zakaah and fast Ramadaan

The correct answer mentions three things: testifying that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing the Prayer, and giving the Zakat. These three actions are important pillars of Islam and are mentioned together in various Islamic teachings and scriptures. They represent the core beliefs and practices of a Muslim and are essential for maintaining a strong faith and connection with Allah.

Explanation

The correct answer mentions three things: testifying that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing the Prayer, and giving the Zakat. These three actions are important pillars of Islam and are mentioned together in various Islamic teachings and scriptures. They represent the core beliefs and practices of a Muslim and are essential for maintaining a strong faith and connection with Allah.

6. After the Prophet sall Allaahu aalaihi wa sallam has passed away, which Companion commanded the Muslim army to fight the people who refused to give the zakaat? (Clue: anagram of BARKAUB)

After the Prophet sall Allaahu aalaihi wa sallam passed away, Abu Bakr, also known as Aboo Bakr or Abubakr, commanded the Muslim army to fight the people who refused to give the zakaat.

Explanation

After the Prophet sall Allaahu aalaihi wa sallam passed away, Abu Bakr, also known as Aboo Bakr or Abubakr, commanded the Muslim army to fight the people who refused to give the zakaat.

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7. There are three alternatives given to a non Muslim who is encountered by the Muslim army doing jihaad under a Muslim leader. The non Muslim can become a Muslim, fight against the Muslims, or

Pay the jizyah (tax paid by non Muslims living in a Muslim state) if they are a Jew of Christian

Establish the prayer without becoming a Muslim - a system known as manaa'ah

Marry a Muslim woman (in the case of a man)

Fight jihaad alongside the Muslim army as mercenaries

In this scenario, the correct answer is to pay the jizyah if the non-Muslim is a Jew or Christian living in a Muslim state. The jizyah is a tax that non-Muslims pay for protection and to be exempted from military service. This option allows the non-Muslim to continue practicing their own religion while living under the protection of the Muslim state. It is a way to ensure peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between different religious communities within the state.

Explanation

In this scenario, the correct answer is to pay the jizyah if the non-Muslim is a Jew or Christian living in a Muslim state. The jizyah is a tax that non-Muslims pay for protection and to be exempted from military service. This option allows the non-Muslim to continue practicing their own religion while living under the protection of the Muslim state. It is a way to ensure peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between different religious communities within the state.

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

أُمِرْتُ

يَشْهَدُوا

يُقِيمُوا

يُؤْتُوا

حَقّ

حِسَاب

حِسَابُهُمْ

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9. Which Companion narrated this hadeeth? (Clue: anagram of BRAIN MU)

Abdullaah Ibn Umar also narrated a hadith we have come across already as Hadeeth 3 about the pillars of Islam.

Explanation

Abdullaah Ibn Umar also narrated a hadith we have come across already as Hadeeth 3 about the pillars of Islam.

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10. Tick the correct statements. (More than one is correct.)

A person will be accountable for their actions before Allaah.

The Messenger sall Allaahu alaihi wa sallam will account the deeds of the Muslims.

Paying the jizyah frees a Jew or Christian from the accounting of deeds.

Only major sins are accounted.

Deeds as small as an atom's weight will be accounted.

Only the deeds of the non Muslims will be accounted.

The accounting of deeds is in the life of the grave, before the Day of Resurrection.

The correct answer is that a person will be accountable for their actions before Allah and that deeds as small as an atom's weight will be accounted for. This means that every individual will be responsible for their actions and will be held accountable for even the smallest of deeds in the eyes of Allah.

Explanation

The correct answer is that a person will be accountable for their actions before Allah and that deeds as small as an atom's weight will be accounted for. This means that every individual will be responsible for their actions and will be held accountable for even the smallest of deeds in the eyes of Allah.

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