Lesson 16 - Hadeeths 11 And 12 - Leaving Doubtful And Unnecessary Matters
These two hadeeth are only short so have been grouped into a single lesson. Please read the Explanation of Nawawi's 40 Hadeeths by Shyakh Al-Uthaymeen, available in English. If you are not memorising the hadeeths, then you might wish to skip the first two questions.
- 1.
Which of these statements about the narrator of the first hadeeth, Al Hasan, is not true?
- A.
He was the son of Ali and Faatimah
- B.
He was the grandson of the Prophet sall Allaahu alaihi wa sallam
- C.
The Prophet sall Allaahu alaihi wa sallam prophesied that Allaah would cause Al Hasan to unite two groups of the Muslims who had been disputing
- D.
His virtue was never recognised by the people until after his death
Correct Answer
D. His virtue was never recognised by the people until after his deathExplanation
The statement "His virtue was never recognized by the people until after his death" is not true.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The first hadeeth, we are told to leave that which makes us doubt for that which does not make us doubt. This hadeeth only refers to matters of the Hereafter; it does not refer to matters of this life.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It refers to both.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The first hadeeth is highly metaphorical and cannot be taken literally and on face value.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
'the next group of questions refer to the second of the two hadeeths we are studying this week.Rate this question:
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- 4.
"From the excellence of the Islam of a person... " shows that (Tick all correct answers)
- A.
This hadeeth is only about the pillars of Islam; it does not include matters of true faith (eemaan) in this hadeeth
- B.
Different people can have different levels of Islam and stll be believers
- C.
Not all Muslims are perfect in their Islam
- D.
Anyone who is not perfect in their Islam is a disbeliever
Correct Answer(s)
B. Different people can have different levels of Islam and stll be believers
C. Not all Muslims are perfect in their IslamExplanation
The statement "From the excellence of the Islam of a person..." suggests that different people can have different levels of Islam and still be believers. It implies that the level of one's Islam can vary and does not determine their belief. Additionally, it indicates that not all Muslims are perfect in their Islam, indicating that imperfections in one's practice of Islam do not make them a disbeliever.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Leaving off the 'unnecessary things' only refers to:
- A.
Wordly matters; but as for religious matters that are of little relevance, it is praiseworthy to go searching for these
- B.
Things we find inherently boring; there is no harm in delving into matters we find interesting even though they do not concern us.
- C.
All things that do not affect us nor do we have any connection with
Correct Answer
C. All things that do not affect us nor do we have any connection withExplanation
The correct answer suggests that leaving off the 'unnecessary things' refers to all things that do not affect us nor do we have any connection with. This means that we should not waste our time and energy on things that are irrelevant to us or have no impact on our lives. Instead, we should focus on matters that are important and relevant to us, whether they are worldly or religious in nature.Rate this question:
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- 6.
From the benefits of a person "leaving off from that which does not concern hm" are: (Tick all the correct answers)
- A.
It conserves time
- B.
It provides safety for the religion of the person who abstains from this
- C.
It is a form of ease and he should be glad that he has not been burdened with that task
- D.
It prevents tiring
Correct Answer(s)
A. It conserves time
B. It provides safety for the religion of the person who abstains from this
C. It is a form of ease and he should be glad that he has not been burdened with that task
D. It prevents tiringExplanation
Leaving off from things that do not concern a person means not wasting time on unnecessary or irrelevant matters. This helps conserve time and prevents tiring. It also provides ease and relief as the person is not burdened with unnecessary tasks. Moreover, it ensures the safety of one's religion by avoiding involvement in matters that may lead to sin or harm.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A person should _______ ________________ to that which does concern him from the affairs of the religion and the affairs of the world and not be neglectful of these issues. (Clue: the missing words are an anagram of ANNOTATE PITY)
Correct Answer(s)
pay attentionExplanation
A person should pay attention to that which does concern him from the affairs of the religion and the affairs of the world and not be neglectful of these issues.Rate this question:
- 8.
Which statement is true for both of these hadeeths?
- A.
They are both narrated by relatives of the Prophet sall Allaahu alaihi wa wallam
- B.
They both concern minor details of the religion rather than important principles
- C.
They are both narrated by At Tirmidhee
- D.
They both begin with command words
Correct Answer
C. They are both narrated by At TirmidheeExplanation
The correct answer is that both hadeeths are narrated by At Tirmidhee. This means that At Tirmidhee is the common factor between the two hadeeths, indicating that he is the narrator for both of them.Rate this question:
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