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Attaining knowledge is a fundamental aspect of Islam; there are many virtues and it is known that this deen will not be established by people of ignorance. With the upcoming Islam 101 Dawrah only a couple of weeks away we’re launching a competition to give one person the opportunity to attend this great knowledge course for free – courtesy of donations made by volunteers.
More information on Dawrah: thepathtojannah.com
How do you get in free [you ask in the distance]??
Over the next 7 days we’ll be posting a total of 4 questions at the bottom of this post and will also be letting you know of them by email (so subscribe if you haven’t already).
On Friday 10th June at 3pm the last question will be posted along with the submission form for your answers.
The person who answers all correctly first will InshaAllaah win the free Dawrah, with the second person being the runner-up winning…unfortunately nothing.
In the case of no-one getting any correct answers, wallaahul musta’an, we’ll show mercy to the one who was closest InshaAllaah or provide clues!
So what now????
Well ALL questions are below, get the answers and submit them using the form.
I don’t like the competiton but want to go to the Dawrah!
That’s fine, those who don’t win or don’t want to partake can still book Dawrah tickets by going to thepathtojannah.com and if you quote ‘alkawni’ to info@thepathtojannah.com you’ll get 10% off, wa lilaahil hamd!!
RULES:
Only one answer and only one submission per person. For UK residents only.
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Question 1
In the Qur’aan Allaah tells us to increase in only one thing. State what this is quoting evidence.
Question 2
Imam al-Shaafa’i (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “No one has any right whatsoever to say that something is halaal or haraam except on the basis of knowledge, and the basis of knowledge is a text in the Qur’aan or Sunnah, or ijmaa’ (scholarly consensus) or qiyaas (analogy).” Qur’aan, Sunnah, Ijmaa’ and Qiyaas are the sources of legislation in Islam. What is the evidence for Ijmaa’ in the Qur’aan? Explain your answer.
Question 3
Narrated by Imaam Ibn Rajab is the story of Qadi Abu Bakr Al Ansaari Al Bazzaaz, who had once set out in a state of extreme hunger in search of some food. On his path he had found a pouch containing within it material of high value. The owner of this pouch was going around and with a raised voice offering a price if this pouch was returned. Abu Bakr after verifying it belonged to the man rejected to accept any reward for the property belonged to this man, and it was the man’s right for him to have it returned. Abu Bakr through an occurrence had later found himself in a village where he taught the people Qur’aan. To ensure he would return regularly to the village, the people persuaded him to get married to an orphan girl. This girl had with her the material from the pouch Abu Bakr had found earlier and it was later identified this girl was infact the daughter of the pouch owner. Her father would continuously make du’aa that his daughter gets married to the one who found his pouch i.e. Abu Bakr – Allaah accepted the du’aa even after the father’s death. What was inside this pouch found by Abu Bakr Al Bazzaaz?
Question 4
In the time of Abu Bakr radiallaahu anh, when he was Khalif, Abu Bakr had assigned two armies to take care of the conquest of ‘Iraq. Muthanna bin Haritha was head of one camp and Khalid bin Waleed of the other. One individual in the camp of Muthanna bin Haritha by the name of Madh’ur bin Uday had challenged Muthanna as a leader and sent a letter to Abu Bakr requesting Abu Bakr to make him leader over the armies. Abu Bakr had already assigned Muthanna bin Haritha as leader and now Madh’ur was asking for this position. Muthanna also sent a letter to Abu Bakr saying that there was a man who contended with him in this role. Abu Bakr being a great leader knows how to run a jama’ah and the affairs of the people. Explain how he radiallaahu anh solved this issue?
Question 5
In the Hadith of Jibreel, the 2nd Hadith in the ‘arbaaeen by Imaam an-Nawawi, narrated by ‘Umar radiallaahu anh and reported by Muslim we find that Jibril alayhis salaam calls the Prophet salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam by his name and not by a respected title when Allaah has clearly forbidden this in the Qur’aan. Allaah says:
“Make not the calling of the Messenger (salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) among you as your calling one of another…” [An-Nur 24:63]
a) Why did Jibril apparently go against this command? Was it because he came in the form of a man, was it to teach the people (these are just examples which may or may not be correct). Explain your answer.
b) Abu Hurairah radiallaahu anh also reports this incident collected in both Bukhari and Muslim. How many ahadith did Abu Hurairah narrate? Cite your evidence.
COMPETITION IS CLOSED. ANSWERS CAN BE FOUND IN COMMENTS BELOW.
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that is realy easy ….and i even used my brain the answer is…….[BEEP], [BEEP] is what allah swt tells us to increase in.
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so umm were is the form u have to fill out …
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DON'T post answers here, store them and then on Friday at 11pm (changed from before) a submission form will be uploaded.
Barakallaahu Feeki
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MashaAllaah may Allaah reward the donators ! Ameen
Only ONE thing errrr …not sure and I'm even using my brain …..lol its not looking good.
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Do the UK residents require British Passports to answer these questions?
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Somalian passports are fine. As long as you live, or currently present in the UK you can participate. Why not outside UK? I have no idea but it's the rules.
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Khair inshaAllaah, but I was wondering, if the one who answers does live in the UK, but is legally identified as alien to the law of this land, can they answer?
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Have you seen the latest News of the Week…Don't worry we're all alien
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Is there a deadline for when the submission form needs to be in for? JazakAllaahu Khayrun
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At 3pm InshaAllaah (on Friday 10th), both the last question and the submission form will be made available. The individual who then submits the form earliest with all correct answers will win. So although there is no deadline, you have to strive to be first.
We pray it benefits.
Baarakallaahu Feeki
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Where it says explain. Make sure you explain InshaAllaah, saying wallaahu 'alam for questions although correct won't let you win.
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Lets have a vote.
Should we add one more question to lengthen the competition?
YES or NO (5 of either will be the decider) – COMMENT OR THUMBS
Also you can submit more than once (e.g. made mistake in the first) and your latest submission will be considered
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I've seen some answers for Question 2 and also found out that these particular answers were available on google!! Thus for question 2, ayah 115 from Surah Nisa CANNOT be used. You must find something else.
Those who did can resubmit.
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I was supposed to vote yes but accidently voted no. And it won't let me re-vote. Democracy!
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lol google is valid no? and Alhamdulillaah had family around didnt get to answer every1 vote yesssss for the fifth question plzzzzz lol
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12pm will be better InshaAllaah…
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Google has mashaAllaah a lot of information but yet to give allegiance to Allaah and His rasul. We had tried to make sure answers for these questions weren't on google but QaddarAllaah it beat us.
You can use it to a certain extent but don't abuse it, and ayah 115 from Surah Nisa is not accepted.
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12am*
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As long as everybody ensures not to sleep through Fajr, it's fine with us.
12am, agreed?
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Girls….where did this sudden competitive spirit come from?
Hmmm seems like a 5th question is fair now but timing is more important…. how about sometime between 10/11pm and fajr.
If not (too complicated) then perhaps it should be left as it is now…those who followed the time and conditions should win.
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At Ahem, we will have to have the 5th question as it was agreed by consensus of the people. Also we don't have one winner yet, so wouldn't be much harm.
Wallaahu 'Alam
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Excuse me Sister "Ahem!!"- 'Those who followed the time and conditions should win?'… Funnily enough I dont think you would have met the conditions on the 3pm deadline you know… lol… "Fa firroo ilaAllaah"… Race each other for Jannah tin ardu has samaawatu wal-ard u'iddat lil muttaqeen…
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Both.
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What is the best day and time to release the 5th question? (If it was to be voted in)
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Can we answer all 5 questions in one go?…
Maybe release it tonight?
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Looks like the 5th question vote won.
What time is everybody happy with, 11pm tonight?
Yes all questions MUST be answered in one go. A reminder that ayah 115 from Surah Nisa cannot be used.
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No sleeping through Fajr, but highly recommended to pray Tahajjud to ask Allaah to make you win? InshaAllaah…
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Did people not succeed because their answers were incorrect or that they did not answer in the correct manner…?
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Ya Ma'sharal Muslimeen… Please vote we only potentially have 3 hours and 50 mins… SubhanAllaah
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Asalamualikum I vote no. I have sabeel seminar at 8am and spent hours findings answers tothese. Also brothers and sisters do you have to joke on forums? It's trivial talk and freemixing. Don't let shaytan leaf you astray from noble intentions. Sisters have Hayaa and save jokes for husbands and home I'm advising you for the sake of Allah swt wasalam
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Jazaakillaahu Khayran Ya UmmeMaryam for the Naseehah, May Allaah jalla wa 'alaa rewards you, Aameen but just to clarify the joking was NOT directed at any brothers. We hope this is clear. Wallaahu A'lam. We ask Allaah to save us from such Fitnah, Aameen. Wallaahul Musta'an
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SubhanAllaah, sis, your comment made my heart drop at no instance did what your suggesting occur. i ask Allaah to safeguard our deen and keep us stuck to our principles. Ameen.
The sisters here mashaAllaah la quwatta illa billah display hayaa and iam sure what your implying is hurtful to some.
May Allaah reward you for your naseeha, as the believer indeed is need of reminders. I hoped to only clear any misunderstanding and even though we all fall into error at times,i ensure you we try to be mindful of our conduct and it is something we would not compromise. wAlhamdulillaah.
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Vote thumbs up for 5th question to be put up at 12am tonight. 5 votes up will secure it.
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Do we get a final Question then?
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Ah MashaAllaah so you have all made it to 5. The last question will be posted at 12am and it will be two parts; a and b InshaAllaah. You must:
- Answer all questions and submit all EVEN if you have made a submission before.
- You must answer both parts to question 5.
- You must identify and answer exactly what is being asked; thus when asked to explain, you must explain. When asked to provide evidence, you must provide evidence making clear the shaahid (the precise evidence within the quote if applicable).
- Avoid copy and paste or copy then thesaurus and paste. Try to verify what you find.
May Allaah allow the person who'll benefit most win and guide us and never leave us to our own souls. Aameen.
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Bismillah
Asalamualikum
Apologies if I offended anyone
I'm sure you all have best of intentions and Hayaa etc
I was just saying it is a public forum and jokes did happen , not aimed at brothers I know but can be read and does reveal aspect of your personality
This beauty should bring smiles to our loved ones not any interested eye. Whose to say per chance someone knows it's you and you bring intrigue to them. The world is full of coincidences. Anyway love u all fillah. Forgive me if I said thing the wring way. Ignore me or advise me if I seem extremist. I'm just a silly human being who errs so pls remember me in your Duas that Allah guides me and beautifies my character. Ameen wasalam wa rahmatullah
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Question 5 is up and running wa lillaahil hamd
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How many ahadith did Abu Hurairah narrate refers to all ahadith, not just ahadith on the Jibril incident. Hope that's clear.
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Sister Umme Maryam: May the one for whos sake you love us love you Aameen
We ask Allaah to allow you to continue to take benefit from al-Kawni, Aameen
Remember us also in your du'aas InshaAllaah, Wa Jazaakillaahu Khayran
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@umme maryam – you are right, May Allaah have mercy on you. Forgive me if i caused any offence.
Wa 'aleykis salaam warahmatullah
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Whether someone has already won or yet to win you don't know. So anyone who still wants to exert some effort and try should definitely submit their answers. Wallaahu 'Alam what could happen. Never lose hope in the Mercy of Jalla wa 'Ala.
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The winner will be the one closest if there is no submission of correct answers by 12am Monday InshaAllaah.
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COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.
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Winner: There were a few participants who had the same number of correct answers, although none with 100%. However, two of them had emailed earliest and with very close response times selecting the winner had to go through another process walhamdulillaah. After seeking the help of Allaah 2 dear trusted brothers were consulted who had no relation to the competition or knowledge of the participants.
Each gave a different answer as to which participant should win, Allaahuakbar.
A final third opinion was sought and Walhamdulillaah the winner was chosen. May Allaah allow the individual to benefit immensely and may Allaah save us from shortcomings and faults. Unfair that no-one had actually won, the runner-up will get a total of 30% discount if they wish.
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Answers to the questions are as follows:
Question 1:
The one thing which Allaah tells us in the Qur’aan to increase in is ‘knowledge’ as He Jalla wa ‘ala says in Surah Taa-haa, ayah 114:
… “say: "My Lord! Increase me in knowledge.”
Note: It is through the increase of knowledge, the knowledge of Allaah, His Book, His Angels, and more that one increases in Eemaan and in Taqwa. Increase in knowledge leads to increase of prayer and other acts of good. Also note that to increase in knowledge is a command as Allaah uses Qul, ‘say’.
Question 2:
Allaah subhanhu wa ta ‘aalaa says in Surah Nisaa, Ayah 59:
“O you who believe! Obey Allaah and obey the Messenger Muhammad (SalAllaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority. (And if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allaah and His Messenger (SalAllaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam), if you believe in Allaah and the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination.”
The Shaahid (the part of the ayah that has the evidence) is ‘if you differ’ and the Wajh ad-Dalaalah (evidence that is derived from the shaahid) from this is that in the part of the ayah where Allaah says ‘if you differ’, indicates that the believers will at times differ and other times they will not. So therefore on the times that we differ, we refer it back to Allaah and His Messenger as the ayah states, but when we don’t differ then that in itself is a haqq and an evidence.
Note: This was mashaAllaah from the winning participant.
Question 3:
A Pearl Necklace.
Note: Everyone MashaAllaah got this right
Question 4:
Madh’ur was told to join the army of Khalid bin Waleed. [See the Biography of Abu Bakr, published by Darussalam, p.559].
Note: No one would object to Khalid and his capability, for he was one of the greatest military generals; the sword of Allaah that never fell in a battle before and after accepting Islam.
Question 5a:
This incident had taken place before the ayah was revealed.
Note: Although Jibril alayhis salaam came in the form of a man, he alayhis salaam is an Angel so will not disobey Allaah.
Question 5b:
The question was not considered in results.
Wallaahu 'Alam
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MashaAllaah
May Allaah allow the winner to benefit !!
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Asalamualikum mashallah and mabrook to all who participated and won
What wS answer to 5b? I would like to know
Wasalam
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5374 channels of hadith were attributed to Abu Hurairah but he had actually only narrated 1236. [See p.23 Usool al-Hadeeth, by Dr Bilaal Philips.]
There is some controversy regarding Abu Hurairah radiallaahu anh, hence the need to cite evidence. There was a lack of or insufficient evidence provided by all participants, thus the question itself was disregarded.
Wallaahu 'Alam
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Check out Kalaamullaah InshaAllaah
Usool ul-Hadeeth source:
http://kalamullah.com/Books/Usool%20al-Hadith.pdf
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Asalamualikum What was bilal Phillips evidence? As no one as far as I'm aware can name a number for sure. Perhaps quiz masters should think hard about questions so they can gave definitive answers?
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