Sacred Scrolls: 40 Hadith Nawawi - The Life Of Imam Nawawi
Bismillah. The first in a series of quizzes to test and review the knowledge of the students who attended the AlMaghrib Institute's one-weekend seminar entitled Sacred Scrolls: 40 Hadeeth Nawawi. The quizzes are based on the notes of a student who attended the seminar and notes from this source: http://kalamullah. Com/Books/Sacred_Scrolls_-_40_Hadeeth_Nawawi-1. Pdf. InshaaAllah, this first quiz will help you review the life of Imam Nawawi.
- 1.What were two kunyas given to Imam Nawawi?
- A.
Muhyid-Din & Yahya
- B.
Abu Zakariya & An-Nawawi
- C.
Sharraf & Yahya
- D.
Abu Zakariya & Muhyid-Din
- 2.Imam Nawawi lived a short life. When was he born and when did he pass away?
- A.
Born 601 AH; Died 676 AH
- B.
Born 931 AH; Died 979 AH
- C.
Born 631 AH; Died 676 AH
- D.
Born 676 AH; Died 711 AH
- 3.What did Imam Nawawi gain for doing good deeds only for the sake of Allah, making him living proof of what is stated in Quran and Hadith?
- A.
He was loved by Allah and loved by the people.
- B.
He gained strong memory.
- C.
He became eager for knowledge rather than sleep.
- D.
He had many children.
- 4.Name four of the eight stated habits that made Imam Nawawi so successful.
- A.
Laughing little and avoiding jest, speaking the truth, avoiding anything doubtful, and not fearing the blame of others.
- B.
Traveling for knowledge, attending many lectures, interaction with great scholars, and teaching.
- C.
Sleeping little, not marrying, using quraasa, and praying in the night.
- D.
None of the above.
- 5.According to the seminar lecture, what are three qualitites that were gifts from Allah.
- A.
Traveling for knowledge, studying at the Madrasa ArRawahiya, and intense worship
- B.
Bravery, concern for the poor, and patience
- C.
Thirst for knowledge, inviting to good and forbidding evil, and political involvement
- D.
Sincerety to Allah, spending time wisely, and writing many books.
- 6.What shows Imam Nawawi's thrist for knowledge?
- A.
As a teenager, he traveled to Damascus for intense studying.
- B.
He would study 12 lessons every day.
- C.
It is said that when he walked he would also be reading.
- D.
All of the above.
- 7.Imam Nawawi's driving force for his righteous actions was his zuhd. Define zuhd.
- A.
A concern for the Hereafter
- B.
An endowment to the community
- C.
A school of thought
- D.
A high level of scholastic achievement
- 8.There are many lessons to be learned from Imam Nawawi's experiences that resulted from the Mangol invasion. Which of the following is false?
- A.
Imam Nawawi showed that one should take the time and effort for ettiquete when being critical.
- B.
Imam Nawawi experienced the Mamlook Dynasty end and the Ayoob Dynasty begin.
- C.
Imam Nawawi was exiled by Dhahir Baybars.
- D.
Imam Nawawi's experience with the Mamlook Dynasty showed his zealousness in inviting to good and forbiding evil.
- 9.Imam Nawawi showed zuhd in his worship. What did a student hear Imam Nawawi keep reciting in prayer that made him cry with humility?
- A.
"Nay! On that Day they shall all be submissive. Some of them will step forward to question one another."
- B.
"It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allah."
- C.
"Definitely, those who believe and practice good deeds, the Most Gracious will make for them affection."
- D.
"Stop them on the Day of Judgement. They will be questioned on what they have done."
- 10.Which is NOT one of the three stated aspects for becoming legendary to the Ummah?
- A.
Having a high level of scholarship.
- B.
Fearing none but Allah.
- C.
Avoiding the deseases of the heart.
- D.
Having a high level of sprituality.
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