THEORY QUESTIONS
THEORY ANSWERS
Version 2
(1a)
Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem
(i) Qul huwal laahu ahad
(ii) Allah hus-samad
(iii) Lam yalid wa lam yoolad
(iv) Wa lam yakul-lahoo kufuwan ahad
(1b)
(i) Say, :The truth is that Allah is One.
(ii) Allah is Besought of all, needing none.
(iii) He neither begot anyone, nor was he begotten.
(iv) And there hath never been co-equal with Him anyone.
(1c)
Surah Al-Ikhlas concisely describes the concept of God in Islam. The religion of Islam presented in the Qur’an is based on the following three doctrines:
(i) Tawheed (belief in the Oneness of Allah)
(ii) Risalat (belief in the Prophets & Messengers of Allah and the teachings that they brought for humanity through Divine revelations)
(iii) Akhirat (belief in the next life after death and in the rewards or punishments in that life based on the deeds performed in this life)
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(3)
Caliph Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, made significant contributions to the early development of Islam. Here are some notable aspects of his contribution:
(i) Leadership after the Prophet Muhammad: Following the demise of the Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr was chosen as the first caliph, playing a crucial role in maintaining the unity of the Muslim community. His leadership helped stabilize the Muslim ummah during a challenging period of transition.
(ii) Preservation of the Qur’an: Abu Bakr played a pivotal role in preserving the Qur’an. He ordered the compilation of the Qur’an into a standardized book form, ensuring the preservation of the revelations. This compilation later became the foundation for the official text of the Qur’an.
(iii) Defense of Islam: Abu Bakr faced numerous challenges during his caliphate, particularly in dealing with the apostasy movement that emerged after the Prophet’s death. He successfully rallied the Muslims and suppressed the rebellion, thereby preserving the integrity of Islam.
(iv) Expansion of Islamic Territory: Abu Bakr initiated military campaigns, known as the Ridda Wars, to bring back the tribes that had renounced Islam after the Prophet’s passing. He also launched the expeditions to conquer neighboring lands, such as the Byzantine and Persian Empires. These military campaigns expanded the territorial reach of Islam.
(v) Administrative Reforms: Abu Bakr introduced various administrative reforms to streamline governance. He established a system of governance based on consultation (shura) and appointed capable individuals as administrators. His policies laid the foundation for an effective administrative structure within the Islamic state.
(vi) Social Justice and Welfare: Abu Bakr emphasized the importance of social justice and welfare. He implemented measures to ensure fair distribution of wealth and encouraged Muslims to support the poor, widows, and orphans. His commitment to social welfare set a precedent for subsequent Muslim rulers.
Overall, Abu Bakr’s contributions as the first caliph were instrumental in establishing the early Islamic state, preserving the Qur’an, defending Islam, and expanding its influence. His leadership and administrative reforms laid the groundwork for the subsequent caliphs and contributed to the overall growth and development of the Muslim ummah.
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(4)
(i) His monumental work inspired generations of scholars of hadith including Imam Muslim who produced authentic book of hadith called Sahih Muslim considered the second best only to Sahih Bukhari in authenticity.
(ii) His book has helped Muslims live their lives as close to the life of the Prophet (S.A.W) as possible.
(iii) He divided his book into different topics each with numerous chapters within it for easy references e.g. “the superiority of extra prayers at night in Ramadhan i.e Taraweh.
(iv) He organized his collection in a way that it can also be used to help deduce rulings within Islamic law.
(iv) He made the study of hadith a science with governing laws that protected the field from innovations and corruptions.
(v) Imam Bukhari analysed each hadith as either sahih, hasan, Mutawatir , ahad, dhaif or maudhu a system that became the standard by which all hadith were classified by other hadith scholars.
(vi) Imam Bukhari studied the lives of narrators to make sure they were trustworthy and would not fabricate or change the wording of a hadith.
(vii) His authentic book of hadith (sahih Bukhari) is the most depended book of hadith immediately after the Holy Qur’an.
(viii) He dedicated his life in compiling a book that would strictly comprise of authentic traditions.
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