Lesson 22 - Hadeeth 19 (Second) - Be Mindful Of Allaah

1. "Become acquainted with Allaah..." means "uphold the rights of Allaah".

True

False

"...in prosperity" means "when you are in a state of prosperity, sound health and wealth".

Explanation

"...in prosperity" means "when you are in a state of prosperity, sound health and wealth".

2. Putting hope in Allaah and not turning to the creation is

Obligatory (waajib)

Recommended (mustahabb)

Permissible (mubaah)

Disliked (makrooh)

Impermissible (haraam)

Putting hope in Allah and not turning to the creation is considered obligatory (waajib) because it is a fundamental aspect of faith in Islam. Muslims are required to rely on Allah alone for their needs and not to place their trust in anyone or anything else. This belief is emphasized in the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), making it a mandatory aspect of Islamic practice.

Explanation

Putting hope in Allah and not turning to the creation is considered obligatory (waajib) because it is a fundamental aspect of faith in Islam. Muslims are required to rely on Allah alone for their needs and not to place their trust in anyone or anything else. This belief is emphasized in the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), making it a mandatory aspect of Islamic practice.

3. Some principles we are taught in this hadeeth that lead us to depend on our Lord with a complete and total dependence are:

Whatever passes you by

Whatever reaches you

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4. What evidence does the Shaykh bring to show that relief comes with affliction and hardship with ease?

"The recompense for an evil is an evil like it." (Soorah Ash Shooraa)

Surely, along with every hardship is ease. Surely, along with every hardship is ease." (Soorah Ash Sharh)

"Do not be like those who forgot Allaah so He caused them to forget their own selves." (Soorah Al Hashr)

The evidence provided by the Shaykh is the repetition of the phrase "Surely, along with every hardship is ease" from Surah Ash Sharh. This repetition emphasizes the certainty and consistency of relief coming after hardship. It serves as a reminder that no matter how difficult the situation may be, there will always be a way out and a period of ease to follow. This provides comfort and hope to those facing affliction and hardship, reminding them to have patience and trust in Allah's plan.

Explanation

The evidence provided by the Shaykh is the repetition of the phrase "Surely, along with every hardship is ease" from Surah Ash Sharh. This repetition emphasizes the certainty and consistency of relief coming after hardship. It serves as a reminder that no matter how difficult the situation may be, there will always be a way out and a period of ease to follow. This provides comfort and hope to those facing affliction and hardship, reminding them to have patience and trust in Allah's plan.

5. Match the following

Be mindful of Allaah, you will find Him in front of you.

Seek to become acquainted with Allaah in times of ease, Allaah will acknowledge you in times of difficulty.

And know that whatever missed you was never going to strike you

and whatever strikes you was never going to miss you.

And know that with patience comes aid and with distress comes relief, and that with difficulty comes ease.

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6. Make correct sentences in accordance with the hadeeth.

With patience comes

With distress comes

With difficulty comes

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7. Allaah decree the fate of the creation before He created the heavens and the earth. How many years before?

Allah decreed the fate of the creation 50,000 years before He created the heavens and the earth.

Explanation

Allah decreed the fate of the creation 50,000 years before He created the heavens and the earth.

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8. Match the following

أمامَ

أمامَك

نّصْر

صَبْر

فَرَج

كَرْب

عُسْر

يُسْر

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9. Which of these statements are true? (Tick/check them all)

There is good news in this hadeeth for people with certain characteristics.

The amount of relief given is equal, no matter how great the affliction.

The greater the affliction, the greater the relief.

Explanation

The greater the affliction, the greater the relief.

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10. Which of these can we learn from the narrations of this hadeeth. Tick/check all the correct options.

It is possible for two riders to sit on a riding beast.

It is better not to speak when on a journey under 84 miles long.

Giving charity deflects from bad feelings between the Muslims.

We should be pleased with Allaah's decree.

The hadeeth narrates an incident where the Prophet (sall Allaahu alaihi wa sallam) allowed Abdullah to ride with him on the same riding beast, indicating that it is possible for two riders to sit on a riding beast. The hadeeth also highlights the Prophet's kindness towards those beneath him, as demonstrated by his kindness to Abdullah. Additionally, it suggests that when conveying important information, it is appropriate to grab the listener's attention first. Lastly, the hadeeth reminds us to be pleased with Allah's decree.

Explanation

The hadeeth narrates an incident where the Prophet (sall Allaahu alaihi wa sallam) allowed Abdullah to ride with him on the same riding beast, indicating that it is possible for two riders to sit on a riding beast. The hadeeth also highlights the Prophet's kindness towards those beneath him, as demonstrated by his kindness to Abdullah. Additionally, it suggests that when conveying important information, it is appropriate to grab the listener's attention first. Lastly, the hadeeth reminds us to be pleased with Allah's decree.

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