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Eemaan bil laa'h
The Belief in Allah
Few Fundamental Teachings of Tauheed
(Question & Answer)
----------------------First Volume-------------------------
Written by
Syed Hussain Bin Osmaan Omri Madani (hafizzaullah)
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English Translated by
Umm-e-Faisal Sagri ---------------------------------
Dr Zia-ur-rahman Al-Azami (hafizzaullah) Former
Deen of College of Hadith Islamic University of Madinah
Dr Wasiullah abbas (hafizzaullah)
Grand Scholar of Holy Makkah & Professor of Umm-ul-Qura
University of Makkah
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Eemaan bil laa'h The Belief in Allah
(Few Fundamental Teachings of Tawheed)
Writer: Syed Hussain Bin Osmaan Omri Madani (hafizzaullah)
Reviewed By: Dr Zia-ur-rahman Al-Azami (hafizzaullah) Former
Deen of College of Hadith Islamic University of Madinah
Dr Wasiullah abbas (hafizzaullah)
Grand Scholar of Holy Makkah & Professor of Umm-ul-Qura University of Makkah
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Index
1. Preface
2. Islamic Knowledge
3. The three fundamental principles (Al-Usul Ath-Thalatha)
4. The four principles (Al-Qawa'id Al-Arba'ah)
5. The Pillars of 'La ilaha illa Allah'
6. The conditions (Shuroot) of 'La ilaha illa Allah'
7. Islam(Deen)
8. State or Condition of Eemaan
9. Tawheed: Its Meaning & Categories
10. The importance and benefits of Tawheed
11. Tawheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah (Tawheed of Allaah‟s Lordship)
12. Tawheed Al-Uloohiyyah (Tawheed of Allaah‟s sole right to all worship)
13. Tawheed Al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (Tawheed of Allaah‟s Names and
Attributes)
14. Asma-ul-Husna
15. Where is Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
16. Some of the proved Beautiful Names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala
17. Some of the Attributes(works,functions,actions)Siffath ,Afaal ofAllah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala
18. Interpretation of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala Attributes (zaath)
according to the ruling of Shariah
19. Conditions for Acceptance of our prayers
20. Ghulu(exaggeration, exceeding proper limits) In Deen
21. Shirk (idolatry) and the Torment, Misery, Affliction caused due to it.
22. Threads , Amulets and Bracelets
23. Means(methods) of Healing and Protection
24. Nullifiers of Islam (Nawaqid al- Islam)
25. Bida'ath
26. The Dignity of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
27. The Dignity of the Companions of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi
wasallam)
28. The Dignity of Aauli Allah (The friends of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala)
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Preface
From the birth till death the means of one's creation is the Aqeedah Tauheed.From time to
time Prophets and Nabi (messengers) were sent to spread this message with Devine books.
Beyond this temporary and fake world where there is a permanent and true life where
everyone has to enter.
The first stage of that life is the grave, where we will be asked questions about our Aqeedah
(Our Belief) and the preparation of these questions should be done in this world itself, which is a
must for every Muslim.
We have seen that Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) made Aqeedah the first
teachings to his students let they be the child as Ibn Abbas Razi Allah hu an huma,or Muaaz Razi
Allah hu an ,the younster .
However we observe today that a Muslim even after reaching his old age is still unaware for
his Creator (Rabb).
Therefore keeping this in mind a small brief knowledge of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala and
some basic fundamentals which are a must for our children has been complied in this booklet so
that we can make them aware since childhood about Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala, which can be a
contentment for us and a continuous means of charity (sadaqah Jariya'h) after death.
While spreading this knowledge the teacher should keep in mind that this booklet has been
designed for children and those who are gaining the knowledge of Aqeedah for the first time.
Hence it has been briefly summarized without any references in an easy way possible .A
detailed and explanatory version has been published in further editions.
First of all being, thank full to Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala for HisGuidance and Blessing, I
would like to thank Dr Zia-ur-rahman Al-Azami(hafizzaullah)Former Deen of College of
Hadith Islamic University of Madinah, KSA,Dr Wasiullah abbas (hafizzaullah) (grand Scholar of
Holy Makkah & Professor of Umm-ul-Qura university,Sheikh Anees ur RahmaanAl azimi
(hafizzaullah),Sheikh Safi Ahmed Madani(hafizzaullah), Dr R K Noor Mohammed,
(hafizzaullah),Dr Sayeed Ahmed(hafizzaullah),Dr Iilyaaz Aazmi(hafizzaullah),Dr Imraan
Aazmi(hafizzaullah),Fazilatul Sheikh Abdul Kalaam Madani(hafizzaullah),Fazilatul Sheikh
Arshad Basheer Madani(hafizzaullah), Fazilatul Sheikh Mohammed Hafizul Jeelani and
(hafizzaullah) Dr Kafeel Ahmed (hafizzaullah)etc.who even through their busy schedule have
revived this booklet and given their guidance.
It is a prayer that Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala accept and bless our efforts done on Aqeedah
e Tauheed and make it as the best saving for the Hereafter(Akhira'h)
Appeal for your prayers (Dua)
Shk Hussain Bin Osmaan Omri Madani (hafizzaullah)
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1. Islamic Knowledge
Question 1/1: What is the first command of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala?
Answer: The first command of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala is to 'Read'.
Question 2/2: What is the command regarding gaining Islamic knowledge?
Answer: Gaining Islamic knowledge is obligatory (farz) on every Muslim.
Question 3/3: Are people with knowledge and without knowledge the same?
Answer: No. Since Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala has elevated the levels of people with
knowledge.
Question 4/4: What is mandatory for a person before granting the powers of worldly
authority?
Answer: It is must to have Islamic knowledge before handing over powers of the
worldly authority.
Question 5/5: Give few advantages of gaining Islamic knowledge
Answer: By gaining Islamic knowledge we come to know about Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala and we develop fear for Him.
Question 6/6: For whom is Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala a wellwisher?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala becomes the well wisher of a person who gains
Islamic knowledge.
Question 7/7: What is more beneficial between gaining Islamic knowledge and nafl
Ibaddah?
Answer: Involuntary (nafl) Islamic knowledge is more beneficial than Nafl ibaddah.
Question 8/8: What is the importance of a person gaining Islamic knowledge over a
person performing nafl ibaddaah?
Answer: The value of a person who gains Islamic knowledge over a person who
performs nafl ibadah is like a value of a mere Sahaba over Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi
wasallam).
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Question 9/9: What is the value of a person who gains only worldly knowledge in front
of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala dislikes a person who gains only wordly
knowledge.
Question 10/10: What is the value of Islamic Scholars?
Answer: Obedience towards the Islamic Scholars is a must as of Obedience towards
Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala and Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Question 11/11: What can be beneficial even after death?
Answer: Profitable Islamic knowledge is beneficial even after death.
Question 12/12: How can we gain the Jannah (Paradise)?
Answer: Journey towards seeking Islamic knowledge will lead towards Jannah.
Question 13/13: Where does negligence towards Islamic knowledge lead us?
Answer: Negligence towards Islamic knowledge lead us astray.
Question 14/14: What is the importance of gaining worldly knowledge for the benefit
of Islam and people of Islam?
Answer: It is a must to gain worldly knowledge and sometimes mandatory (farz kafaya)
for the benefit of Islam and people of Islam.
Question 15/15: Mention some etiquette for gaining Islamic knowledge?
Answer: For gaining Islamic knowledge a person should have sincerity (Iqlas),piety
and fear of Allah (Taqwa), courteousness, concentration, self discipline, hardworking,
effort fullness, self confidence, importance of time, intensified efforts,continuous and
vigorous efforts, preference should be given to knowledge,a qualified faculty and adopt
appropriate resources.
2. The Three Fundamental Principles (Al-
Usul Ath-Thalatha)
Question 1/16: What is Al-Usul Ath-Thalatha?
Answer: Al-Usul Ath-Thalatha are the three fundamental (foundation) principles.
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Question 2/17: What is the Al-Usul Ath-Thalatha?
Answer: 1. Knowing Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala.
2. Knowing His Messenger Prophet Muhammed (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
3. Knowing the religion of Islam with evidences.
Question 3/18: Mention any two benefits of Al-Usul Ath-Thalatha?
Answer: Who ever gains the knowledge of Al-Usul Ath-Thalatha and lives accordingly,
there are 2 benefits.
1. The sins are forgiven.
2. Entry into paradise (jannah) is a must.
Question 4/19: Why is Al-Usul Ath-Thalatha important?
Answer: Al-Usul Ath-Thalatha is important as every person will be asked about Al-
Usul Ath-Thalatha in the grave.
Question 5/20: Who can answer regarding Usul Ath-Thalatha in his grave?
Answer: Whoever has gained knowledge of Usul Ath-Thalatha in the world will be able to
answer them in his grave.
3. The Four Principles (Al-Qawa'id Al-
Arba'ah)
Question: 1/21: What is Al-Qawa'id Al-Arba'ah?
Answer: Al-Qawa'id Al-Arba'ah are the four principles.
Question 2/22: Mention the Al-Qawa'id Al-Arba'ah?
Answer: The Al-Qawa'id Al-Arba'ah is:
1. Knowledge: Knowing Allah, Knowing His Messenger, and Knowing the religion of
Islam through the evidences.
2. Acting according to this knowledge.
3. Calling others to this knowledge.
4. To perform the above 3 continuously with patience.
Question 3/23: Where did Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala mention about Al-Qawa'id Al-
Arba‟ah in the Holy Quran?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala has mentioned in Sūrat al-'Aṣr regarding t he Al-
Qawa'id Al-Arba'ah.
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Question 4/24: How can a person protect himself from the failures of the world?
Answer: Living according to the 4 principles of Islam (Al-Qawa'id Al-Arba'ah) protects
us from the failure in the world.
Question 5/25: How did the Ṣaḥāba (companions of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) give importance to Al-Qawa'id Al-Arba'ah?
Answer: The Ṣaḥāba (companions of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) would
meet and part by reminding each other through Sūrat al-'Aṣr.
Question 6/26: What did Imam Shafai‟ rahmat ullailah say regarding Sūrat al-'Aṣr?
Answer: According to Imam Shafai‟ rahmat ullailah if people ponder over this Sūrat
then this Sūrat is sufficient (for guidance).
4. The Hadith E Jibreel (alaihis salaam)
Question 1/27: What is the summary of Hadith E Jibreel?
Answer: Hadith E Jibreel contains the best summary of the core of Islam: the "Five
Pillars of Islam", the "Six Articles of Emaan (Faith)", and Ihsan, or "doing what is
beautiful"
Question 2/28: Why is Hadith E Jibreel important?
Answer: Hadith E Jibreel is important because it explains our complete Deen.
Question 3/29: What is Islam?
Answer: To testify lā ilāha illā-llāh, muhammadur-rasūlu-llāh, be steadyfast in prayers,
give zakat, fasting in the month of ramadhan and if capable to perform the Hajj.
Question 4/30: What is Emaan?
Answer: Emaan is belief in Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala, His Angels, His Devine books,
His Prophets, The Day of Judgement, and the good and bad Destiny.
Question 5/31: What is Ihsan?
Answer: Ihsan is to obtain perfection, or excellence, in worship, such that Muslims try
to worship Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala as if they see him, and if it is not possible, at least
believe that he is watching over them.
Question 6/32: What do we understand from Hadith E Jibreel?
Answer: From Hadith E Jibreel we understand that Islam is related to the visible deeds
where as Emaan is related to our unseen deeds.
Question 7/33: What more do we understand from Hadith E Jibreel?
Answer: From Hadith E Jibreel we come to know that Islam and Emaan are synonyms;
however when they are mentioned together then can be differentiated as above.
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5. States or Conditions of Emaan
Question 1/34: What are the synonyms of Emaan?
Answer: Emaan is made from Aman (peace), which means acceptance, satisfaction,
relaxation, obedience, trust and declaration.
Question 2/35: Define Emaan
Answer: Acceptance of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala in our heart, declaration through
our tongue is Emaan which also includes our actions.
Question 3/36: Where is the actual place of Emaan?
Answer: Emaan is present in the heart.
Question 4/37: Is it important to declare our Emaan?
Answer: Yes, if conditions are favorable it is important to declare our Emaan.
Question 5/38: Can Emaan cannot be divided?
Answer: No. Emaan can be divided into many levels.
Question 6/39: Does Emaan increase?
Answer: Yes, Emaan increases as after the revelations of the Quran, the Emaan of the
Ṣaḥāba (companions of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) increased.
Question 7/40: Does Emaan decrease?
Answer: Yes, Emaan decreases to such an extent, equal to a microscopic particle.
Question 8/41: Can Emaan be strong?
Answer: Yes, Emaan can be strong, since a strong momin loves Allah Subḥānahu WA
Ta'Ala.
Question 9/42: Can Emaan be weak?
Answer: Yes, Emaan can be weak, like unable to stop any bad deed through our tongue
and actions, but reject it from our heart is the lowest level of Emaan.
Question 10/43: Can Emaan be wornout (worn to shreds)?
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Answer: Yes, Emaan can be wornout, like how the clothes can be wornout. That is why
we should always pray to Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala that our Emaan remains fresh.
Question 11/44: Does Emaan has taste?
Answer: Yes, Living according to Usul Ath-Thalatha, the three fundamental principles
we can taste Emaan.
Question 12/45: Does Emaan have sweetness?
Answer: Yes, Loving Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala and Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) more than anyone, choosing the same what we choose for our brother,
rejecting from entering kufr gives the sweetness of Emaan.
Question 13/46: Does Emaan have beauty?
Answer: Yes, Emaan has beauty, for which Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
prayed.
Question 14/47: What do you mean by the beauty of Emaan?
Answer: To be steadyfast on Emaan, to get the blessing to obey and do good deeds is the
beauty of Emaan.
Question 15/48: Does Emaan have light?
Answer: Yes, Emaan has light, which diminishes because of adultery.
Question 16/49: Does Emaan have a dress?
Answer: Yes, Emaan has a dress, which is worn by a martyr (shaheed).
Question 17/50: During the last days where will Emaan go away?
Answer: Emaan will return back to Madinah similar to how a snake returns back to his
hole.
6. The true meaning of 'La ilaha illa Allah'
Question 1/51: What is the true meaning of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: There is no true deity of worship except Allah.
Question 2/52: Why is the translation “There is no deity worthy of worship except
Allah” not correct?
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Answer: From the Quran as well as from our surrounding observation we see that in
every generation we find false deity worshipped. Hence we cannot reject their presence
but we reject their being true or worthy.
Question 3/53: Why is it necessary for the addition of true or worthy in the translation
of the kalmia tayyib?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala has said that He is the righteous and other than
Him who the polytheist (musrik) worships is false.
Question 4/54: Did the polytheist (mushrik) of makkah believe in Allah Subḥānahu
WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: The polytheist (mushrik) of makkah did not reject Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala
completely; instead they believed he is the Creator of mankind, the land and the sky.
Question 5/55: Mention the first quality of Kalima Tayyib?
Answer: The first quality of kalmia tayyib is that all the alphabets of this kalmia are juffi
(), that means that you should testify this kalmia from deep inside the heart rather than
only your tongue.
Question 6/56: Mention the second quality of kalmia Tayyib?
Answer: The second quality of kalima tayyib is that it does not have any dots. This
indicates that man should reject all false deities except Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 7/57: What does the first part of kalmia tayyib indicate?
Answer: The first part of kalmia tayyib indicates the reason for our existence.
Question 8/58: What does the second part of kalmia tayyib indicate?
Answer: The second part of kalmia tayyib indicates about our lifestyle.
7. The Pillars of 'La ilaha illa Allah'
Question 1/59: How many pillars are there in 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: There are 2 pillars in 'La ilaha illa Allah'
Question2/60: What are the 2 pillars of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: 'La ilaha illa Allah' is built upon two pillars:
1. Negation La ilaha (There is none worthy of worship...' first and then;
2. Affirmation illa Allah' (except Allah)
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Question3/61: What is necessary for kalmia tayyaba?
Answer: It is necessary to testify both the pillars together.
Question 4/62: When is a person considered as a Mulhid (Atheist)?
Answer: A person is considered a mulhid (Atheist ) when he believes only in the first
pillar La ilaha (negation that there is no Diety of worship)
Question 5/63: When is a person considered as a Mushrik (polytheists)?
Answer: A person is considered a mushrik (polytheists) when he ignores the first pillar
and believes only in the second pillar' illa Allah' (associates patners with Allah)
Question 6/64: When is a person considered as a Momin or Muwahid (monotheist)?
Answer: A person is considered as a Momin or Muwahid (monotheist) when he gives
importance to both the pillars i e 'La ilaha illa Allah' at the same time and testifies it
together.
8. The conditions (Shuroot) of 'La ilaha illa
Allah'
Question 1/65: With what did the salaf-e-saliheen (pious predecessors) compare the
conditions (Shuroot) of 'La ilaha illa Allah'?
Answer: T he salaf-e-saliheen (pious predecessors) compared the conditions (Shuroot)
of 'La ilaha illa Allah' with the teeth of the keys of Paradise (Jannah).They named the
teeth of the keys as the rights and necessacities of the Kalma Tayyab.
Question 2/66: Mention the conditions (Shuroot) of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟.
Answer: The 7 conditions of 'La ilaha illa Allah' are:
1. Knowledge ('ilm)
2. Certainty (yaqeen)
3. Acceptance (qubool)
4. Submission, Obedience (inqiyaad, ittath)
5. Truthfulness (sidq)
6. Sincerity (ikhlaas)
7. Love (mahabbah)
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Question 3/67: What do you know about the first conditions (Shuroot) ‘Knowledge
('ilm)‟ of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: ‘Knowledge ('ilm)‟ means a momin should know that there is none worthy of
worship except Allah.
Question 4/68: What do you know about the second conditions (Shuroot) ‘Certainty
(yaqeen)‟ of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: ‘Certainty (yaqeen)‟ means a momin should have full faith on kalmia tayyib
without any doubt.
Question 5/69: What do you know about the third conditions (Shuroot) ‘Acceptance
(qubool)‟ of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: „Acceptance (qubool)‟ means to accept all the conditions of Kalma Tayyab
honestly from our heart, tongue and testify through our deeds.
Question 6/70: What do you know about the fourth conditions (Shuroot) ‘Submission,
Obedience (inqiyaad, ittath)‟ of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: „Submission, Obedience (inqiyaad, ittath)‟ means a momin should submit
himself both inwardly and outwardly to Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 7/71: What do you know about the fifth conditions (Shuroot) ‘Truthfulness
(sidq)‟ of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: „Truthfulness (sidq)‟ means a momin should be truthful from heart,tongue and
be truthful in the actions about kalmia tayyib.
Question 8/72: What do you know about the sixth conditions (Shuroot) ‘Sincerity
(ikhlaas)‟ of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: „Sincerity (ikhlaas)‟ means to reject all false deities except Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala and worship Him alone.
Question 9/73: What do you know about the seventh conditions (Shuroot) ‘Love
(mahabbah)‟ of 'La ilaha illa Allah‟?
Answer: „Love (mahabbah)‟ means a momin should love the conditions and the
requirements of Kalma Tayyab.
9. The significance of ‘Belief of Oneness
towards Allah’ (Aqeedah Tauheed)
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Question 1/74: What was our first commitment with Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala?
Answer: In Aalam e Rooh (World of the Souls) our first commitment was to stand on
the „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed).
Question 2/75: What was the mission for the creation of the Jinn and Mankind?
Answer: The Jinn and Mankind were created to worship Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala
alone.
Question 3/76: What was the first preaching of the entire Prophets to their people?
Answer: The entire Prophets first message to their people was to call towards the „Belief
of Oneness towards Allah‟
Question 4/77: What was the first message of all the Divine books?
Answer: The first message of all the Divine books was the knowledge of „Belief of
Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed).
Question 5/78: To which topic are all the verses of Quran related?
Answer: All the verses of Quran are related to the „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟
(Aqeedah Tauheed).
Question 6/79: Which knowledge has Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala commanded us to
gain?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala has commanded us to gain the knowledge of
Oneness towards Allah-Tauheed.
Question 7/80: What is the first command of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala of all His
commands?
Answer: The first command of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala is „Belief of Oneness
towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed).
Question 8/81: What is more necessary than Prayers (Namaz) and Fasting (Roza)?
Answer: „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed) is more necessary than
Prayers (Namaz) and Fasting (Roza).
Question 9/82: What is the last most mandatory thing for a Momin?
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Answer: The last most mandatory thing for a Momin is the declaration of „Belief of
Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed).
Question 10/83: What was the first commitment taken?
Answer: The first commitment taken was Oneness towards Allah-Tauheed.
Question 11/84: What is the first pillar (Arkān) of Islam?
Answer: The first pillar (Arkān) of Islam is the „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟
(Aqeedah Tauheed).
Question 12/85: Which is the biggest belief (Taqwa)?
Answer: The biggest belief (Taqwa) is the „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah
Tauheed).
Question 13/86: Which action is more valuable than Jihad (fighting for the cause of
Allah)?
Answer: The „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed) is more valuable
than Jihad (fighting for the cause of Allah).
Question 14/87: When are our deeds acceptable?
Answer: Because of our belief towards Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed) our
deeds are acceptable.
Question 15/88: Why did the Prophets and the Ṣaḥāba suffer?
Answer: The Prophets and the Ṣaḥāba had to suffer due to their efforts for the
preaching of Oneness towards Allah-Tauheed.
Question 16/89: Will the people of Emaan be given the preaching of Oneness towards
Allaah-Tauheed.
Answer: Yes, even the people of Emaan will be given the preaching of Oneness towards
Allaah-Tauheed.
10. The importance of Oneness towards Allah
(Aqeedah Tauheed)
Question 1/90: Which is the most important level of Emaan?
Answer: The most important level of Emaan is Oneness towards Allaah-Tauheed.
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Question 2/91: Which are the most pure words?
Answer: The most pure words are the „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah
Tauheed) hence it is called the kalmia tayyib.
Question 3/92: Which is the biggest deed?
Answer: The biggest deed is „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed).
Question 4/93: Which is the biggest blessing?
Answer: The biggest blessing is to have the „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah
Tauheed).
Question 5/94: Which deed can nullify all the sins equal to the sky and the land?
Answer: Because of our „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed) all our
sins even is its equal to the sky and the land will be forgiven.
Question 6/95: Which is the way of Salvation (najaath)?
Answer: „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed) is the way towards
salvation.
Question 7/96: Who are the people who will enter into paradise (Janaah)?
Answer: People who stay on their „Belief of Oneness towards Allah‟ (Aqeedah Tauheed)
will enter Paradise (Janaah).
11. Some benefits of Oneness towards Allah
(Aqeedah Tauheed)
Question 1/97: Is Oneness towards Allah (Aqeedah Tauheed) beneficial?
Answer: Oneness towards Allah (Aqeedah Tauheed) is beneficial from every aspect of
this world and hearafter (akhirah).
Question 2/98: How can our problems be solved?
Answer: Because of our Belief to Oneness towards Allah (Aqeedah Tauheed) our
problems get resolved.
Question 3/99: How do the Shayateen disappear?
Answer: The Shayateen and the evil thoughts created by them disappear due to our
belief in Oneness towards Allah (Aqeedah Tauheed).
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Question 4/100: How is it possible to have unity and understanding among the people
(Ummat)?
Answer: It possible to have unity and understanding among the people (Ummat) only
through Oneness towards Allah- Tauheed.
Question 5/101: Which is the key of success?
Answer: The real key of success is our belief in Oneness towards Allah (Aqeedah
Tauheed).
12. The Basics of Tauheed and its Categories
Question 1/102: What is tauheed?
Answer: Tauheed means to testify that nothing deserves any form of
Worship except Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala alone.
Question 2/103: How many categories of tauheed are there?
Answer: There are 3 categories of tauheed.
1. Tauheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah (Tauheed of Allah‟s Lordship)
2. Tauheed Al-Uloohiyyah (Tauheed of Allah‟s sole right to all worship)
3. Tauheed Al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (Tauheed of Allah‟s Names and Attributes)
Question 3/104: What is your opinion of considering Tauheed e hakimiyath as the
fourth category?
Answer: Considering Tauheed e hakimiyath as the fourth category is a bidaah
(innovation) and a sin.
Question 4/105: In the starting of the Quran where the types of tauheed mentioned
are?
Answer: Types of tauheed are mentioned in the starting verses of Sūrat Al Fatihah.
Question 5/106: In the ending of the Quran where are the types of tauheed mentioned?
Answer: Types of tauheed are mentioned in the last verses of Sūrat Al Naas.
Question 6/107: In which verse all the three types of tauheed are mentioned?
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Answer: All the three types of tauheed are mentioned in Sūrat Al Maryaam verse no.65.
13. Tauheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah (Tauheed of
Allaah’s Lordship)
Question 1/108: What is Tauheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah?
Answer: Tauheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah means to single out Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala
alone in His actions.
Question 2/109: What is the difference between Tauheed A-Rab and Tauheed Ar-
Ruboobiyyah?
Answer: Tauheed –E -Rab means the three types of tauheed where as Tauheed Ar-
Ruboobiyyah means to single out Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala alone in His actions.
Question 3/110: Who creates, gives life and children, bestow (nawazna) blessings on
people and the poor, and who is the owner of life and death?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala alone creates, gives life and children, bestows
(nawazna) blessings on people and the poor and is the owner of life and death.
Question 4/111: Who is the creator (Al Khaliq) of our work?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala is our creator; similarly he is the creator of our
work.
Question 5/112: Is Quran a creation?
Answer: Considering Quran as a creation is Kufr, instead it‟s a big Kufr, since Quran is
the word of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala and consists of knowledge.The word and
knowledge of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala are its attributes and His attributes cannot be
considered as a creation.
Question 6/113: Who has the concept of considering the difference in the Divine
books?
Answer: Considering differences in the Divine books is the belief of the Jews.
Question 7/114: Which deviated groups have a differential opinion of considering
Quran as a creation?
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Answer: The Khawarij, Jahmia and Mutaziallah have a differential opinion on
considering Quran as a creation.
Question 8/115: Why is Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala a provider (rozi) even for the
polytheist (Mushrik)?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala has provided food to the polytheist (Mushrik)
since he the provider (Ar-Razzaq) for everyone. He has the most patience and for Him
the value of this world is equal to the wing of a mosquito.
Question 9/116: What is the concept of communism?
Answer: Communism is a non-Islamic concept. It is a Jewish ideology according to
which there is no concept of personnel property and heir ship.
Question 10/117: Why did Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala did not provide everyone
equally?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala did not provide everyone equally so that people
are benefited from each other and to maintain harmony.
Question 11/118: Mention some means of gaining provision (rizq)?
Answer: Some means of gaining provision (rizq) are belief (taqwa), trust (tawaakal),
thanks giving (hamd), spare time for worship, establish prayers, remember Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala at times of poverty, treat the weak in a kind manner, and perform
righteous deeds.
Question 12/119: Why does Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala bestow upon us?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala bestows upon us so that we thank Him and
appreciate His blessing.
Question 13/120: Did the polytheist (Mushrik) of makkah accept Allah Subḥānahu WA
Ta'Ala as their Khaliq (Creator) and Raziq (Provider)?
Answer: Yes, the polytheist (Mushrik) of makkah accepted Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala
as their Khaliq (Creator) and Raziq (Provider).
Question 14/121: Who is Hajath Rawa (who fulfils our needs) and Muskil kusha (who
takes away our calamities?)
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Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala is our Haajath rawa (who fulfils our needs) and
Muskil kusha (who takes away our calamities).
Question 15/122: Who is Mukhtar-E-Kul (authority over everything) and Qadir -E -
Mutlaq (power over all things)?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala is our Mukhtar-E-Kul (authority over everything)
and Qadir E Mutlaq (power over all things).
Question 16/123: Who cures (shifa) us?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala alone cures us.
Question 17/124: What do you mean by shifaa'at (intercession)?
Answer: Shifaa'at (intercession) means to appeal for the forgiveness of sins.
Question 18/125: Who has the power of Shifaa‟at (intercession)?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala alone has the power of Shifaa‟at (intercession).
Question 19/126: How many types of Shifaa‟at (intercession) are there?
Answer: There are two basic types of Shifaa‟at (intercession).
1. Dunyawi Shifaa‟at (intercession) -concerning matters of this world.
2. Uqrawi Shifaa‟at (intercession) -concerning matters of the Hereafter.
Question 20/127: How many types of Uqrawi Shifaa‟at (intercession) are there?
Answer: There are two types of Uqrawi Shifaa‟at (intercession).
1. Permissible (Jaiz) Shifaa‟at (intercession).
2. Forbidden (Najaiz) Shifaa‟at (intercession).
Question 21/128: What are the conditions of Permissible (Jaiz) Shifaa‟at
(intercession)?
Answer: There are two conditions of Permissible (Jaiz) Shifaa‟at (intercession).
1. Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala should grant authority to the person is a permission of
Shifaa‟at (intercession).
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2. The person should be a Muslim and Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala should be pleased
with that person for whom Shifaa‟at (intercession) is done.
Question 22/129: What do you mean by Forbidden (Najaiz) Shifaa‟at (intercession)?
Answer: Shifaa‟at (intercession) done without the consent and permission of Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala is Forbidden (Najaiz) Shifaa‟at (intercession).
Question 23/130: What is the actual meaning of Barakat?
Answer: Barakat means to gain a lot prosperity (blessing) from Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala.
Question 24/131: From whom do we get Barakat?
Answer: Barakat comes from Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 25/132: How many types of Tabarruk (means attaining barakah) are there?
Answer: There are two basic types of Tabarruk.
1. Permissible (Jaiz)
2. Forbidden (Najaiz)
Question 26/133: What is Permissible (Jaiz) Tabarruk?
Answer: Permissible (Jaiz) Tabarruk means like recitation of Quran,specially reciting
Sūrat al-Baqarah,prayers for barakat,eating the food of Suhūr , "pre-dawn meal",
performing Salat al-Istikhara .
Question 27/134: Mention some blessed people?
Answer: Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu),
Juweria (razi Allahu Anhuma),a muslim, old and elderly people, women with easy
mahr (dowry) etc.
Question 28/135: Mention some blessed acts?
Answer: Emaan (belief in Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala) and Taqwa (piety, fear of Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala), Greeting (Salaam), Honesty, Contentment, Generosity,
Hospitality and easy nikaah etc.
Question 29/136: Mention some blessed places?
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Answer: The Kaaba, Makkah Mukarma, Madina Munawara, Al-Sham and Yemen etc.
Question 30/137: Mention some blessed timings?
Answer: Month of Ramadan, Shab-e-Qadr (the night of Qadr), Day of Eid, morning
hours etc.
Question 31/138: Mention some blessed things?
Answer: Dates and date palm, Olive tree its fruit and oil, Zam zam, rain water, milk,
Tharid (traditional Arabian dish made from pieces of bread in a vegetable and meat
broth consumed even before Islam),horse and goat etc.
Question 32/139: What do you mean by Al-Ghayb-Unseen?
Answer: Something hidden from our sight is unseen.
Question 33/140: Does anyone else know about the Unseen (Al-Ghayb) other than
Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: No one knows about the Unseen (Al-Ghayb) except Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala.
Question 34/141: Can any Prophet, Sahaba or Saints have the knowledge of the
Unseen?
Answer: No Prophet, Sahaba or Saints have the knowledge of the Unseen.
Question 35/142: What do you consider about anyone who claims to know about the
unseen except Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: Anyone who claims to know about the unseen except Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta‟Ala, is considered as Shirk (Idolatry) and Kufr ("denial of the Truth" )
Question 36/143: How many types of Īlm al-ghayb (knowledge of unseen) are there?
Answer: There are two types of Īlm al-ghayb (knowledge of unseen).
1. Al-Ghayb al-Mutlaq (the unseen in the absolute sense)
2. Al - Ghayb Nisbi (Relative to an individual and his/her situation)
Question 37/144: What do you mean by Al-Ghayb al-Mutlaq (the unseen in the
absolute sense)?
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Answer: Al-Ghayb al-Mutlaq (the unseen in the absolute sense) means no one knows
the unseen in the absolute sense except Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala.
Question 38/145: What do you mean by Al - Ghayb Nisbi (Relative to an individual
and his/her situation)?
Answer: Al - Ghayb Nisbi means - Relative to an individual and his/her situation; hence
it is apparent to some while hidden from others.
Question 39/146: Who manages (plans) everything?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala manages (plans) everything.
Question 40/147: What are the consequences of those who attempts to interfere into
the matters of Tauheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah (Tauheed of Allaah‟s Lordship)?
Answer: The consequence of those who attempts to interfere into the matters of
Tauheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah (Tauheed of Allaah‟s Lordship) is equal to that of Namrud and
Firon.
14. Tawheed Al-Uloohiyyah (Tawheed of
Allaah’s -sole right to all worship)
Question 1/148: What do you mean by Tauheed Al-Uloohiyyah?
Answer: Tauheed Al-Uloohiyyah is to single out Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala alone in
all acts of worship.
Question 2/149: What do you mean by ibadah (worship) of Allah Subḥānahu WA
Ta‟Ala?
Answer: Ibadah (worship) is encompassing everything that Allah loves and is pleased
with - whether saying, or actions, outward and inward.
Question 3/150: How many types of ibadah (worship) are there ?
Answer: In the chapter of tauheed there are five types of ibadah (worship).
Question 4/151: What are the types of ibadah (worship)?
Answer:
1. Worship through our heart.
2. Worship through our tongue.
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3. Worship through our body.
4. Worship through our wealth.
5. Worship through wealth and body.
Question 5/152: Mention some examples of worship through our heart?
Answer: Love for Allah, Fear of Allah, Expections in the blessing and bounties of Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala, Trust in Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala, Feel shy and bashful.
Question 6/153: Mention some example of worship through Tongue?
Answer: Some types of worship through tongue are:
1. Hamd and Tasbi (Praise of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala).
2. Askaar (Remembrance through Dua).
3. Tauba-o-Astaghfar (Repentance and asking for forgiveness from Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala).
4. Swear in the name of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala).
Question 7/154: Mention some examples of worship through our body?
Answer: Some examples of worship through our body are:
1. Salah (Performing Prayers).
2. Saum (Fasting).
3. Dua (prayers of supplication).
4. Iste'anat (asking for help).
5. Vows and oblations (Nazr wa mannat)
6. Sajda (Prostration before Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala).
7. Tawaf of the house (Kaabah) of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala)
Question 8/155: Mention some of the example of worship through wealth?
Answer: Some of the examples of worship through wealth are
1. Sadaqah (voluntary charity).
2. Giving charity and alms.
3. Zakat (obligatory charity on accumulated wealth).
Question 9/156: Mention some examples for worship through wealth and body?
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Answer: Performing Hajj and sacrificing of animals are some of the examples of
worship through wealth and body.
15. Some acts (types) of worship (Ibaadah)
Question 1/157: What is the meaning of Duʿā?
Answer: Invocating Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala for our needs is Duʿā.
Question 2/158: From whom should we seek Duʿā?
Answer: We should seek Duʿā only from Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala since He only
listens and accepts our invocations.
Question 3/159: Through which means Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala has ordered us to
seek Duʿā?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala has ordered us to seek Duʿā through Asma ul
Husna (the most beautiful names of Allah).
Question 4/160: Can we adopt the source (Wasilah) of our good deeds before seeking
Duʿā?
Answer: Yes, we adopt the source of our good deeds before seeking Duʿā.
Question 5/161: Which is another permissible source (Wasilah)?
Answer: Seeking Duʿā through pious people is another permissible source (wasilah).
Question 6/162: What is the true meaning of Wasilah?
Answer: Getting closer to Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala by obedience is a true meaning
of Wasilah.
Question 7/163: What is forbidden Wasilah?
Answer: Trying to get close towards Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala against the way of
Quran and Hadith is forbidden Wasilah. Other than the above mentioned sources,
seeking invocation (wasilah) through a person, place or time etc is forbidden types of
wasilah.
Question 8/164: Is it permissible to take wasilah from Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi
wasallam)
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Answer: The Sahaba never did such a thing both during the life of Rasool Allah
(sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and even after his death.
Question 9/165: How is it to seek help from non powerful (ghair khadir), not present
(ghair hazir) or dead?
Answer: Seeking help from non powerful (ghair khadir), not present (ghair hazir) or
dead is cheating, betraying, lying, misguidance, injustice, polytheism and blasphemy.
Question 10/166: What do you mean by Iste‟anat?
Answer: Iste'anat means seeking help.
Question 11/167: From whom should we seek help (Iste'anat)?
Answer: We should seek help (Iste'anat) only from Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 12/168: What do you mean by Istighasa?
Answer: Seeking help at times of worries and Affliction is known as Istighasa.
Question 13/169: From whom should we seek help (Istighasa)?
Answer: We should seek help (Istighasa) only from Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala.
Question 14/170: Is it permissible to seek help (Istighasa) from Rasool Allah
(sallallahu alayhi wasallam)?
Answer: No, it is not permissible to seek help (Istighasa) from Rasool Allah (sallallahu
alayhi wasallam).
Question 15/171: What do you mean by Isti‟azah?
Answer: Seeking safety and shelter from the mischief makers is called Isti‟azah.
Question 16/172: From whom should we seek Isti‟azah?
Answer: We should seek Isti‟azah only from Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 17/173: What do you mean by Ruqyah (Quranic incantation)?
Answer: Seeking recovery from fear, worries, insanity and ailments through quranic
incantation, recitation of proved invocations (Duain), exorcise (dam karna) with or
without saliva and leave the person in the shelter of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala is called
Ruqyah (Quranic incantation).
Question 18/174: What are the mistakes we should avoid while performing Ruqyah?
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Answer: We should avoid shirk (polytheism) and non Islamic (against the shariyah)
acts while performing Ruqyah.
Question 19/175: How is it to consider performing Ruqyah as a profession?
Answer: It is not permissible to consider performing Ruqyah as a profession.
Question 20/176: What do you know about performing long distance ruqyah through
microphone or mobile?
Answer: Performing long distance ruqyah through microphone or mobile is against the
Sunnah.
Question 21/177: How is it to perform ruqyah on many patients together?
Answer: It is biddah (innovation) to perform ruqyah on many patients together.
Question 22/178: Is a person performing ruqyah similar to a doctor?
Answer: A person performing ruqyah is not similar to a doctor and does not have the
permission to touch unknown women.
Question 23/179: Is ruqyah possible without exorcise (dam karna) on water?
Answer: It is not mandatory to exorcise water while performing ruqyah.
Question 24/180: When can you take compensation when performing ruqyah?
Answer: It is compulsory that a patient should recover in order to take compensation.
Question 25/181: How is it to perform ruqyah on idol worshipers (kafir) and animals?
Answer: It is permissible to perform ruqyah on idol worshipers (kafir) and animals.
Question 26/182: What is the loss (disadvantage) of hanging amulets (tawiz)?
Answer: Amulets, threads and bracelets makes a person undesired (na muraad) and
weak, rather becomes far from Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 27/183: What is the order regarding hanging amulets (tawiz)?
Answer: Whosoever hangs amulets (tawiz) has done open polytheism (Shirk).
Question 28/184: What is the order regarding hanging quranic amulets (tawiz)?
Answer: It is forbidden to hang quranic amulets (tawiz).
Question 29/185: Is it permissible to use amulets (tawiz) and bracelets for animals?
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Answer: It is not correct to use amulets (tawiz) and bracelets for animals.
Question 30/186: What is the benefit of shattering (break, crush) an amulet?
Answer: Shattering (break, crush) of an amulet is equal to releasing a slave.
Question 31/187: For whom should an animal be slaughtered?
Answer: An animal should be slaughtered only for Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 32/188: On whose name should an animal be slaughtered?
Answer: An animal should be slaughtered only in the name of Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala.
Question 33/189: What happens when we slaughter animals near the graves?
Answer: Curse falls upon those who slaughter animals near graves (kabar), shrines
(darga, mazaar), monasteries (khankha) and places where animals are slaughtered with
religious intentions (astane).
Question 34/190: Can animals be slaughtered near graves?
Answer: There is no option of slaughtering animals near graves in Islam.
Question 35/191: What is the precept (status, value) of an animal that is slaughtered in
the name other than Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: An animal that is slaughtered in the name other than Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala is forbidden (haraam).
Question 36/192: How is it to give offering (nazrana) other than Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala?
Answer: Giving even mere offering to others instead of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala
leads to hellfire.
Question 37/193: Onto whom should we bow our heads?
Answer: We should bow our heads in front of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 38/194: How is it to bow our heads in front of our parents, husband,
religious scholars, saints (auliyah)?
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Answer: We are not allowed (prohibited) to bow our heads in front of our parents,
husband, religious scholars and saints (auliyah).
Question 39/195: How is it to bow our heads in front of graves and shrines?
Answer: Those who bow their heads in front of graves and shrines are the worst
creatures.
Question 40/196: What is the rule regarding prostration (sajdah) and honoring
(taazeem)?
Answer: Even prostration (sajdah) and honoring (taazeem) is forbidden (haraam).
Question 41/197: What happens when we make the graveyards a place of prostration
(sajdegah)?
Answer: The consequence of making the graveyards a place of prostration (sajdegah)
leads us to curse (laanat).
Question 42/198: What curse did Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) give to
them who make the graveyards a place of prostration (sajdegah)?
Answer: Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has cursed devastation and
destruction (havoc) on those who make the graveyards a place of prostration (sajdegah).
Question 43/199: On whom should we swear (khasam khana)?
Answer: We can swear upon Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala or His names and attributes.
Question 44/200: Is it permissible to swear upon anyone other than Allah Subḥānahu
WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: It is indisputably forbidden to swear upon anyone other than Allah Subḥānahu
WA Ta'Ala.
Question 45/201: What is the rule regarding swearing upon anyone other than Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: Whosoever has sworn upon anyone other than Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala has
done noticeable idolatry (Kufr) and polytheism (Shirk).
Question 46/202: What is the expiation (kaffara) for breaking an oath taken upon
Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala?
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Answer: The expiation for breaking an oath is to set free a slave, or to feed or clothe ten
poor persons or should fast for three days.
Question 47/203: What is the expiation (kaffara) on swearing upon anyone other than
Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala?
Answer: On swearing upon anyone other than Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala we should re
testify 'La ilaha illa Allah‟.
Question 48/204: What is the expiation (kaffara) on taking a false oath?
Answer: Repentance and asking for forgiveness is the expiation (kaffara) on taking a
false oath.
Question 49/205: What do u mean by covenant (mannat) and giving offerings (nazr)?
Answer: Making a covenant (mannat) and giving offerings (nazar) is a non mandatory
worship which one forces upon himself.
Question 50/206: To whom should we make a covenant (mannat)?
Answer: We should make a covenant (mannat) or offering only with Allah Subḥānahu
WA Ta'Ala.
Question 51/207: How is it to make a covenant (mannat) upon anyone other than
Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: To make a covenant (mannat) upon anyone other than Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala is major polytheism (major shirk).
Question 52/208: What type of covenant (mannat) is permissible?
Answer: We should make a covenant (mannat) of obedience and allegiance
(faithfulness) with Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala.
Question 53/209: What is the command regarding slaughtering an animal as a
covenant (mannat) for anyone other than Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: The animal slaughtered as a covenant (mannat) for anyone other than Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala is forbidden (Haraam).
Question 54/210: How many types of vows (offerings) (nazar) are there?
Answer: There are two types of vows (offerings) (nazar)
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1. "Nazar-e-Mutlaq" (unconditional ,unfixed)
2. “Shartiya Nazar” (conditional)
Question 55/211: What do you mean by "Nazar-e-Mutlaq"?
Answer: To make an offering or vows unconditionally is known as "Nazar-e-Mutlaq".
Question 56/212: What is the command regarding “Shartiya Nazar”?
Answer: Making a conditional vow or offering is forbidden (haraam).
Question 57/213: Whose tawaf (circling) should we do?
Answer: We should do the tawaf of the Holy Kaaba.
Question 58/214: What is the command regarding the tawaf of the grave of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)?
Answer: Imam Nawawi (rahimahullah) stated that it is not legitimate to perform the tawaf of the grave of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Question 59/215: How is it to perform tawaf other than that of the Holy Kaaba?
Answer: Performing tawaf of anything other than that of The Holy Kaaba like graves, shrines, chilla etc is considered as major polytheism (major shirk) and major idolatry (major kufr).
Question 60/216: Whom should we adore (love) the most?
Answer: We should adore (love) Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala the most.
Question 61/217: Who should we fear (awe) the most?
Answer: We should fear (awe) Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala the most.
Question 62/218: From whom should we expect (hope)?
Answer: We should expect (hope) from Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 63/219: What do you mean by Tawakkul?
Answer: After adopting permissible means and then have trust (confide, rely) on Allah
Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala is known as tawakkul.
Question 64/220: Whom should we rely upon (trust)?
Answer: We should rely upon (trust) only Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 65/221: How is it to trust who is desceased (dead)?
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Answer: Trusting a deceased (dead) to gain benefits or to protect oneself from harm is considered as major polytheism (major shirk).
Question 66/222: From whom should we be bashful (shy)?
Answer: We should be bashful (shy) with Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
16. Tawheed Al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (Tauheed of
Allaah’s Names and Attributes)Purpose (aim)
Importance and Benefits
Question 1/223: What do you mean by Tauheed Al-Asmaa was-Sifaat?
Answer: To believe in the Names and Attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala as
mentioned in the Quran and Hadith without
1. Tamseel/ Tashbeeh/ Comparison/
2. Tahreef/Distortion
3. Ta‟teel/Negation
4. Takyeef/Explaining the forms of Attributes.
Question 2/224: What is meant by Tamseel/ Tashbeeh/ Comparison?
Answer: Tamseel means comparison of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala and its attributes
with that of its creation.
Question 3/225: What is meant by Takyeef (Explaining the forms of Attributes.)?
Answer: Attempting to determine, ask and explain the manners of Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala attributes is takyeef, since no one has complete knowledge about Allah Subḥānahu
Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 4/226: Can we completely deny the quality or condition of an attribute?
Answer: The quality or condition of an attribute will not be denied completely but can
be denied as not in the knowledge of the creature.
Question 5/227: What is meant by Ta‟teel/Negation?
Answer: Ta‟teel/Negation of the Names and Attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala
means negating the divine Names and Attributes, and denying their existence and
considering it meaningless but we know that the words of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala
and the Hadith of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) cannot be meaningless.
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Question 6/228: What is meant by Tahreef/Distortion?
Answer: Changing the words or false interpretation of the names and attributes of Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala is known as Tahreef/Distortion. Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala has
mentioned about the transgression (sins) of the jews, which were due to
Tahreef/Distortion.
Question 7/229: Mention the importance of Tawheed Al-Asmaa was-Sifaat?
Answer: Our first obligation (duty) is to recognize (know) Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Hence it is very important to know and annotate (elucidate, understand) the names and
attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Question 8/230: Mention some of the benefits of Tawheed Al-Asmaa was-Sifaat?
Answer: Names and attributes of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala is the real identity of
Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala and the means (medium, way) to adore Him. It is a means of
having piety and fear (tawakkul) and to be respectful towards Him.
Question 9/231: What is the purpose of studying the Names and attributes of Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: The purpose of studying the Names and attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala is to worship Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala as He deserves (in real sense, truly).
17. Asma-ul-Husna (Beautiful names of Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta’Ala)
Question 1/232: What is meant by Asma-ul-Husna?
Answer: Asma-ul-Husna are those beautiful names through which we invocate Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala. Those which are mentioned in the Quran and hadith and in
which we find the praises (admiration) for Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala.
Question 2/233: In how many places of the Quran you find the idiomatic expression of
the Asma-ul-Husna?
Answer: In four places of the Quran we find the idiomatic expression of the Asma-ul-
Husna.
Question 3/234: Why are the names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala beautiful?
Answer: All the names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala are beautiful ,that is excellent,
since they contain the most perfect (excellent) and complete attributes in it. They are the
Names of the most Magnificent and Righteous Creator (Rabb).
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Question 4/235: Are the Asma-ul-Husna tauqeefi?
Answer: Asmaa ul Husnaa are Tauqeefi and cannot be proven through intellect.
(Note: That cannot be proven through logical deductions but demands evidences from
the Quraan and the Sunnah. (Tawqeefi is an Arabic word derived from alwaqf ie to stop.
Meaning we stop where the revelation stops.)
Question 5/236: Are the names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala limited?
Answer: The names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala are uncountable.
Question 6/237: Are the attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala limited?
Answer: The attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala uncountable.
Question 7/238: How is it to discuss on the attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala?
Answer: Discussing on the attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala is like discussing
the persona (identity) of Al Bari tala (The Originator, The Maker, The Evolver).
Question 8/239: What is meant by Ilhaad–concerning Allaah‟s Names and Attributes?
Answer: The ways of deviating from the Names and Attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala, which should be avoided are:
To deny some of the Names or any of the Attributes or its meanings denoted by
them.
To interpret the names of idols from the Names of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala.
To remember Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala with names that has no reference from
the shariah (Islamic law).
To resemble the Attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala with its creation
Hence we should protect ourselves from such acts.
Question 9/240: How is it to call Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala as „Khuda‟?
Answer: We should call Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala as Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala and
calling „khuda‟ is an act of deviation.
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Question 10/241: Mention some rules (grammaticalness) regarding the Names and
Attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala?
Answer: We can derive attributes from the Names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala,
however it is not permissible to derive Names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala from the
Attributes.For example As-Samee- Who is the All Hearer, however we cannot make
Names from his Attributes like Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala comes down on the last
heaven as we know but we cannot make the name Al-Nazilah -The one who comes
down.Some names such as Ali, Aaleem , Hai and Haleem which belong to Allah
Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala when used for Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala are used to suit His
Majesty but when used for a person will be used accordingly.
Question 11/242: What is the difference between the Names and Attributes?
Answer: The Asma ul Husna (Names) are the identity of Al Bari Tala (The Originator,
The Maker, The Evolver), where as the Attributes are the meanings of Asma ul Husna
(Names).The attributes can be Siffath e zaath (identity,persona) and Siffath e afaal
(action).
Question 12/243: Are the Asma ul Husna (Names) proved in a single revelation?
Answer: The Asma ul Husna (Names) are not proved in a single revelation.
18. Some of the proven Beautiful Names of
Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala
Question 12/244: Mention some of the proven names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala?
Answer: Some of the proven Names of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala are:
Allah - The One, Al-Ahad -The One and only, Al-A‟azz-The Most Beloved, Al-A'laa - The Most High, Al-Akram - The Most Generous, Al-Awwal - The First,
Al-Aakhir- The Last.
Al-Baari- The Originator, Al-Basith- The Extender / Expander, Al-Baatin- The Innermost One, Al-Barr - The Most Benign and Kind, Al-Baseer- The All Seeing At-Tawwaab- The One Who Guides His Servants to Repent and Accepts their Repentance
Al-Jabbaar- The Exalted and All Mighty Compeller, Al-Jameel- The Beautiful One, Al-Jawaad- The Munificent
Al Haseeb- The Reckoner Who Suffices, Al-Haq- The True One, Al -Hakam- The Judge, Al-Hakeem- The One Fully Wise, Al-Haleem- The Forbearing, Al-Hameed- The One Who is Deservedly Praised, Al Hayy- The Ever Living, Al-Hayyee-The Shy one.
Al-Khabeer- The Fully Aware, Al-Khaaliq- The Creator and Maker of Everything,
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Al-Khallaq- The Creator Who Creates Again and Again.
Ad-Dayyan-The One Who Recompenses.
Ar-Raaziq- The Sustainer, Ar-Raouf- The Compassionate and Kind, Ar-Rabb- The Lord and Nurturer, Ar-Rahmaan- The Extremely Merciful, Ar- Raheem- The Bestower of Mercy, Ar-Razzaaq- The Great Provider, Ar-Rafeeq- The Gentle, Ar-Raqeeb- The Ever Watchful Guardian.
As-Subbooh- The Venerated and Perfect, As-Sitteer- The Coverer, As-Salaam- The Impeccable One or the Flawless One, As-Samee- The All Hearing, As-Sayyid- The Lord and Master.
Ash-Shakir- The One Most Ready to Appreciate and Reward Abundantly, Ash-Shakoor- The One Most Ready to Appreciate and Reward Abundantly, Ash-Shafee- The One Who Cures.
As-Samad- The Perfect Lord and Master Upon Whom All of the Creation Depends.
At-Tayib- The Pure One, At -Tabeeb-The One Who Cures.
Az-Zahir- The Manifest One.
Al-„Azeez - The Almighty, Al-„Azeem - The Most Great, Al-‟Afuww- The Pardoner, Al-„Alee -The Most High, Al-„Aleem- The All-Knowing.
Al-Ghaffar - The Repeatedly Forgiving, Al-Ghafoor- The Forgiving, Al-Ghanee- The Self Sufficient
Al-Fattaah- The Opener
Al-Qabiz- The Constrictor, Al-Quddoos - The Holy, Al-Qadeer - The Powerful, Al-Qareeb- the Ever-Near, Al-Qahaa‟r- The subdue, Al-Qawiy -The Most Strong, Al-Qayyoom- The Self-Sustaining
Al-Kabeer -The Most Great, Al-Kareem - The Most Generous
Al-Lateef -The Most Subtle and Courteous
Al-Mu‟min -The Guardian of Faith, Al-Mubeen- The Clear and Manifest One Al-Muta'aali - The Supreme and Exalted One, Al-Mutakabbir - The One Supreme in Glory, the Justly and Rightfully Proud, Al-Mateen - The Strong Al-Majeed- The One Perfect in Glory and Honour, Al-Mujeeb- The Responsive
Al-Mohsin- The One Who does the Ultimate Good, Al-Mustha‟aan- The one whose help is sought, Al-Musa‟‟ir-The Flamboyant, Al-Musawwir – The Bestower of Forms, Al-Mu‟ti-The Giver, Al-Muqtadir-The Creator of all Power, Al- Muqaddaim- the Expediter, the One who brings forward, Al-Muwakhir- - The Delayer, the One who puts back, Al-Malik- The King, Al-Maleek- The Omnipotent Sovereign, Al-Mannaan- The Beneficent Bestower of Bounties,
Al-Muhaymin- The Trustworthy and Ever Watchful Witness.
Al-Wahid- The One and Only, Al-Waasi‟- The Vast One, Al-Witr- The One Al-Waddood- The Loving One and the Beloved One, Al-Wakeel- The Trustworthy Disposer of Affairs, Al-Wali- The Guardian Lord, Al-Wahhab- The Bestower
Al-Hadi- The One Who Guides.
Al-Hafeez- The preserver, Ash-Shaheed- The Witness, Al-Qadeer- The All Powerful, Al-Muheet- The All Encompassing, Al-Muqeet- The All Powerful
Maintainer
19. Some of the non-proved Asma ul Husna
Question 1/245: Mention some of the non- proved Asma ul Husna?
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Answer:Al-Baaiz,Al-Baaqi,Al-Jaleel,Al-Qhafiz,Al-Rasheed,As-Suboor, Al-Zaar, Al-
Maaz, Al-Mazal, Al-Adal, Al-Mahsi, Al- Mabdi,Al-Maeed,Al-Mimeed, Al-Wajid, Al-Majid,
Al-Waali, Al- Maqsaad, Al-Maqni, Al-Maane, Al-Nafia.
20. Some Interpretations of Allah Subḥānahu
Wa Ta'Ala) according to the ruling of Shariah
Attributes of BariTa'la (The Originator, The
Maker, The Evolver) Question 1/246: Mention some Attributes of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: Some Interpretation of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala‟s have been used in the
shariah, such as:
Our hearts are in between the fingers of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) could feel the coldness of the fingers tips
of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala The most Merciful creator in his sleep.
Catching hold of the waist of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala and asking for help
(mercy) by rihm(Relationship).
Khu baib (razi Allah hu an) having trust of gaining prosperity (blessing) (barakat)
upon the personality of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala .
Hell will not be filled up until Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala puts His foot over it.
Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala revealing His calf (part below the knee).
Appearance of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala in His actual face on The day of
Judgment.
The upbringing of Musa (alaihis salam) under the eye of Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta‟Ala.
The creation of Adam (Alaihis Salam) with the Hands of Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala.
On the Day of Judgment Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala rolling up of the sky in His
right hand
Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala has made Zulm (injustice) haram upon his
nafs(Himself) and mercy obligatory on His judgment.
Mentioning the face of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala by Rasool Allah (sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) during his invocations.
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NOTE:We should refrain (abstain, withhold, avoid) from any type of
Tamseel(Comparison), Tahreef(Distortion), Ta‟teel(Negation), Takyeef(Explanation of
state) of the Names and Attributes and the Forms of Attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala.
21. Some of the proved
works/functions/actions of Allah Subḥānahu
WA Ta’Ala (Siffat Afa'al) Question 1/247: Mention some of the proved works/functions/actions of Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: following are the proved works/functions/actions of Allah Subḥānahu WA
Ta'Ala.
To Talk
To come on the Day Of Judgment to take Decision
To make an Intention
To get angry because of Transgression (sins)
To take revenge from criminals (offenders, wrongdoers)
Be happy on asking forgiveness
Manifest himself(Tajalli farmana)
To feel shy/embarrassed to return the hands empty which were lifted for help.
To be seen by the people of paradise in paradise.
To respect the righteous people of Eemaan.
To talk to the man craving for the paradise and laugh
To be pleased for the nation entangled in fetters entering paradise
To write the Divine books
To dislike and hate forbidden (haram) actions.
Feel jealous on indecent actions.
To descend in last hour of night to accept prayers (dua).
22. Where is Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Question 1/248: Where is Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala the most High has firmly established (istawa)
Himself over the Throne.
Towards whom Jibraeel (alaihi as-salam) and the angels ascent .
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Who has revealed the Devine Quran from above.
Who has taken Essa (alaihi as-salam) above towards Him.
Towards whom our hands go up during prayers(Dua)
Who has arranged the marriage of zainab (Razi Allah hu Anhu ma) with Rasool
Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) high above the seven skies.
Question 2/249: What did Abu Bakr (Radi Allah Unho) say regarding the attribute
„Istawa‟ (firmly established)?
Answer: Abu Bakr (Radi Allah Unho) said: Who so ever worshipped Rasool Allah
(sallallahu alayhi wasallam), indeed he is no more and those who have worshipped Allah
Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala who is high above, alive and to whom death cannot occur.
Question 3/250: What is the opinion of the family of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) the Ahle bait, his wives the azwaj e mutahirat about the attribute „Istawa‟
(firmly established)?
Answer: Zainab (Razi Allah hu Anhu ma) said that Allah has arranged her marriage
high above the seven skies.
Question 4/251: "Even though Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala the most High has firmly
established (Istawa) Himself over the Throne, is present everywhere and lives with his
slaves." Explain?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala the most High has firmly established (istawa)
Himself over the Throne but as said by Ibn Abbas (radiallahu anhu) Knowledge of Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala the most High is everywhere and is present with the righteous
people to help them. He is close to his slaves to listen to their prayers (Dua).He has the
dominance over all things.
23. Conditions for Acceptance of actions and
prayers
Question 1/252: How many conditions are required to ensure the acceptance of good
deeds ?
Answer: The two essential conditions that are to be present in every performed good
act or deed, so as to ensure their acceptance by Allah.
1. Ikhlaz (sincerity): The good deeds should be performed for Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala alone.
2. This good deed must be in total accordance with the Sunnah.
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Question 2/253: Why is Ikhlaz (sincerity) necessary for the acceptance of good deeds
and worship?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala has ordered us to perform our good deeds and
worship with Ikhlaz (sincerity).
Question 3/254: Can our deeds and worship be accepted with acts of polytheism
(shirk) and blasphemy (kufr)?
Answer: None of our deeds will be accepted with acts of polytheism (shirk) and
blasphemy (kufr).
Question 4/255: Why is it necessary to perform our deeds in accordance with the
Sunnah in order to be accepted?
Answer: Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has said that any deed done against
the Sunnah will be rejected.
Question 5/256: Is only one condition sufficient for our deeds to be accepted. Explain.
Answer: For our deeds to be accepted it is very important that both the conditions are
fulfilled at the same time.
Even though our good deed are for Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala alone but not in
accordance to the Sunnah will not be accepted.
Similarly even after performing the good deeds according to the Sunnah but if they are
done for other than Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala then they will be rejected.
24. Nawaqidh al- Islam (Nullifiers of Islam)
Question 1/257: What is meant by Nawaqidh al- Islam (Nullifiers of Islam)?
Answer: 'Nawaqidh' is the plural of 'naaqis' which is a sum of things such as wrong
actions, false beliefs due to which even after suitable justifications provided are not
rectified takes the person out of the fold of Islam.
Question 2/258: What are the other names of Nawaqidh al- Islam?
Answer: Nawaqidh al- Islam is also called Asbaab al-Riddah (Apostasy), Anwa‟h ar-
Riddah which means the reasons of becoming an Apostate (murtid).
Question 3/259: How many types of Nawaqidh al- Islam are there?
Answer: There are many Nawaqidh al- Islam, but the most happening are ten.
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Question 4/260: Mention some nullifiers of Islam without explanation?
Answer: Some of the points that are considered to nullify a person from Islam are:
1. Polytheism (shirk)-worshipping other gods besides Allah.
2. Using polytheistic relevances (waasta) and recommendations (wasila).
3. Not considering an Idolator (kafir) as an Idolator (kafir).
4. Considering the guidance of others better than that of Rasool Allah (sallallahu
alayhi wasallam).
5. Having detestation (hatred) for any acts those are attached to Deen(Islam).
6. Mocking on affairs that are related to Deen (Islam).
7. To practice, teach, perform or be pleased with witchcraft .
8. Helping the Polytheist or Idolaters against the Muslims.
9. Considering going against the Shariah as permissible.
10. Going away from Deen (Islam).
25. Polytheism (Shirk)
Question 1/261: What is Polytheism (Shirk)?
Answer: To presume the participation or involvement of any creature in the works and
actions of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala(The Creator ),or performing any act of worship
for other creatures or performing any act of worship for Allah and also for someone else
or comparing the Attributes of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala with that of its creations.
Question 2/262: Mention some of the ways of entering into Polytheism (Shirk)?
Answer: Exaggeration in relation to the Righteous, to increase the limits of praising
someone, making of mosque on graves, hanging of photographs in the mosques, making
graves as places of worship, to illuminate the graves, excessive visiting of the graves by
women, making graves as places of exhibition (fair), making domes on the graves,
travelling towards graves with intention of pilgrimage are the ways and means of
entering into Polytheism (Shirk).
Question 3/263: How many types of Polytheism (Shirk) are there?
Answer: There are two types of Polytheism (Shirk).
1. Ash-Shirk ul-Akbar (The major shirk): This is the type of Polytheism (Shirk) when
a person after accepting Islam , does not rectify him/herself even after a given
clarification ,debate ,argument is considered out of the fold of Islam. For example
sacrificing of an animal for other than that of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
2. Ash-Shirk ul-Asghar (The small shirk): This is a type of Polytheism (Shirk)
through which a person is considered as offender, sinner, and wrongdoer (gunahgar) but
not out of the fold of Islam .Ex: Show off during his actions of Deen like Salah, Zakat etc.
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Question 4/264: Mention three points to condemn and imprecise Polytheism (Shirk)?
Answer:
1. Doing Polytheism (Shirk) is ignorance and to under estimate Allah Subḥānahu
WA Ta'Ala.
2. Idolatry (Shirk) is an impure and nugatory act.
3. Idolatry (Shirk) is an extreme stage of violation (felony).
4. Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala has rejected both the polytheism and the polytheistic
Acts.
5. Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala and Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) have
alienated (out of attention) those who perform Polytheism (Shirk).
Question 5/265: Mention some worldly losses due to Polytheism (Shirk)?
Answer:
1. Due to Polytheism (Shirk) the entity (actuality) on which a person has created by
Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala gets diminished.
2. Due to Polytheism (Shirk) the adoration and piety towards Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala gets reduced instead gets nullified in the heart of a polytheist.
3. Due to Polytheism (Shirk) a polytheist has hatred and aversion towards Oneness
of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala (Tauheed).
Question 6/266: Mention some losses in the Hereafter due to Polytheism (Shirk)?
Answer:
1. Due to Polytheism (Shirk) all the acts (deeds) of a polytheist are devastated
(wasted).
2. It is forbidden to ask forgiveness for a polytheist.
3. Polytheism (Shirk) is an irrevocable sin without true confession.
4. Due to Polytheism (Shirk) a polytheist is forever deprived from paradise (Jannah).
5. Due to Polytheism (Shirk) a polytheist becomes an indweller of hell forever.
26.Sehr (witchcraft)
Question 1/267: What is the command regarding magic, witchcraft (sehr)?
Answer: Performing magic or witchcraft and getting it done both are considered as
polytheism (shirk), idolatry (kufr) and forbidden.
Question 2/268: Is there any truth (reality) about magic, witchcraft (sehr)?
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Answer: Magic, witchcraft (Sehr) does exist, otherwise the Shariah would not have
warned against it nor would have cursed the magicians nor would have legislated
punishment in the world and hereafter for those involved in magic (witchcraft).nor
would have commanded to ask protection against it and Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala has
said that it was present during the period of Parohah (firon).
Question 3/269: What is the command (rule) regarding a sorcerer (magician)?
Answer: A sorcerer (magician) is an idolater (kafir). Under the Islamic law the
punishment is death as narrated by Omer, Usmaan, Ibn Omer ,Hafsa (Radi'Allahu
Anha) and these are the same sayings of Imam Abu Hanifa (rahmatullah alaih)
Question 4/270: How is it to see tricks (stunts, acts) of magicians and sorcerer?
Answer: It is forbidden to see tricks (stunts, acts) of magicians and sorcerer.
27. Exaggeration (Ghulu) In Deen
Question 4/271: What is meant by Ghulu?
Answer: Ghulu means exaggeration, extremeness that is exceeding proper limits in
Deen (Islam).
Question 4/272: What is the ruling of Shariah regarding Exaggeration (Ghulu)?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala and Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has
forbidden Exaggeration (Ghulu) in Deen (Islam).
Question 3/273: What is the command in regards to Exaggeration (Ghulu) about
Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)?
Answer: Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has said not to exceed in regards to
him.
Question 4/274: Where can Exaggeration (Ghulu) in Deen(Islam) lead a person?
Answer: Exaggeration (Ghulu) in Deen(Islam) can lead a person to polytheism (shirk).
Question 4/275: What is the punishment for Exaggeration (Ghulu)?
Answer: Due to Exaggeration (Ghulu) in Deen (Islam) nations have been ruined
(abolished) and wrath of Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala descends.
28. Innovation (Bida'a)
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Question 1/276: What is Innovation (Bida'a)?
Answer: Deviation, Encroachment, Excessiveness in worshipping Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta'Ala, adding new things in Deen by the name of Shariah (Fatiha'h, ziyarath, chah'lum,
barsi, uroos, eid milad Nabi, gyarveen shareef, etc) is considered as Innovation
(Bida'ath).
Such acts which were not permissible by Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala and Rasool Allah
(sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and was also not the practice of the Ṣaḥāba (companions of
Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Question 2/277: How does Innovation (Bida'a) initiate?
Answer: Innovation (Bida'a) initiates through ignorance, rationality, preconception,
conformism (discipleship, taqleed), inhabitance of miscreants, analogy (likeness) with
that of the idolators (kufars), trust in the weak related ahadith, extremism and pondering
on ambiguous (debatable, unresolved) doubts.
Question 3/278: Mention some signs of Innovators (in Deen)?
Answer: Some of the signs of innovators (Bida'ati) are to create differences, following
whims and desires, indulging on ambiguous (debatable, unresolved) issues, creating
difference by calculating issues from Quran and Hadith, having malignance (hatred)
against the people of Hadith ,remembrance of the Ahlul Sunnah through inappropriate
(bad) titles, not to relate (accredit) ourselves with the 'salaf-e-saliheen' or pious
predecessors and without any proper reasons labelling opponents as idolaters (kafir) are
the distinctive characteristics of innovators(bida'ati).
Question 4/279: Is our Deen (Islam) incomplete?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala has completed this Deen (Islam) and has clearly
explained about all things that take us towards Paradise and away from Hell.
Question 5/280: Basically how many types of Innovations (Bida'ath) are there?
Answer: Basically there are two types of Innovations (Bida'ath).
1. Haqiqi Innovations (Bida'a). 2. Ezaafi Innovations (Bida'a).
Question 6/281: What do you mean by Haqiqi Innovations (Bida'a)?
Answer: Haqiqi Innovations (Bida'ath) means such types of innovation that do not have
any authentication from Quran and Hadith. For example making something haram halal,
or making something halal haram.
Question 7/282: What do you mean by Ezaafi Innovations (Bida'ath)?
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Answer: Ezaafi Innovations (Bida'ath) means addition, where the actual worship is
proved, however the condition (quality) is an innovation (Bida'ath). For example: Love
for Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is a must,however presenting it in the form
of celebrations (milad) is an addition.
Question 8/283: How many types of Innovations (Bida'ath) are there in respect to the
effect on Deen (Islam)?
Answer: In respect to the effect on Deen (Islam) Innovations (Bida'ath) are of two
types:
1. Bida'ath mukaffarah
2. Bida'ath ghair mukaffarah
Question 9/284: What do you mean by Bida'ath mukaffarah (Bida'ath kufur)?
Answer: Bida'ath mukaffarah (Bida'ath kufur) means in which the innovator is
considered out of Islam. For example: denying something that is obligatory, making
something haram halal, or making something halal haram.
Question 10/285: What do you mean by Bida'ath ghair mukaffarah ?
Answer: Bida'ath ghair mukaffarah is defined as that which does not imply rejection of
the Qur‟an or of anything with which Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala sent His Messengers.
For example like performing the Eid khutbah before the Eid prayer.
Question 11/286: What is the command regarding Innovations (Bida'ath)?
Answer: Without any differentiation both Bida‟ath Say'iah and Bida'ath Hasana is
misguidance.
Question 11/287: Mention some dangers (hazards) of Innovations (Bida'ath)?
Answer: Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala does not accept the repentance of an Innovations
(Bida'ath) until they leave the act of innovation.
Question 11/288: What was the opinion of the 'salaf-e-saliheen' or pious predecessors
after the completion of Deen?
Answer: The Ṣaḥāba (companions of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), salaf-e-
saliheen (predecessors) The Ṫābi'ūn(Followers) after them, disliked even a minute
addition in Deen after its completion, even though it may be considered as good or
beneficial.
29. Al-wala' (loyalty) Al--Bara' (Disavowal)
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(Love and Hatred for the sake of Allaah)
Question 1/289: What is meant by Loyalty (Al-wala‟) and Disavowal (Al--bara‟)?
Answer: Al-wala' means forever persisting friendship, closeness (vicinity), love, victory,
protection, attachment trough the heart, and faith.
Al--bara' means displeasure, disgusted, hatred and malice, and abandoning.
Question 2/290: What is the relation (link) between Loyalty (Al-wala‟) and Disavowal
(Al--bara‟) and Deen (Islam)?
Answer: Loyalty (Al-wala‟) and Disavowal (Al--bara‟) is one of the conditions of Islam.
Question 3/291: With whom should we have Loyalty (Al-wala‟)?
Answer: Loyalty (Al-wala‟) should be with Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala, Rasool Allah
(sallallahu alayhi wasallam), the pious people of Islam.
Question 4/292: With whom should we have Disavowal (Al--bara‟)?
Answer: We should have Disavowal (Al--bara‟) with the enemies of Allah Subḥānahu
WA Ta‟Ala.
Question 5/293: How should we deal with a harmless (inoffensive) Non-Muslim?
Answer: We should deal with the required equity and justice with a harmless
(inoffensive) Non-Muslim.
Question 6/294: What is the command in regards to attending Non-Islamic occasions
and festivals?
Answer: It is prohibited to attend Non-Islamic occasions and festivals since it means
the participation and acceptance.
30. Takfir (considering a person as Kafir)
Question 1/295: What is meant by Takfir?
Answer: Takfir means declaring someone as kafir (non-believer).
Question 2/296: How is it to consider another person a kafir (non-believer) without
reason?
Answer: Calling someone kafir unjustly makes the caller as kafir.
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Question 3/297: How many types of Takfir are there?
Answer: There are two types of takfir:
1. Takfir al-Mutlaq (general takfir) 2. Takfir al-Mu'ayyan (takfir of a specific individual)
Question 4/298: What do you mean by Takfir al-Mutlaq (general takfir) ?
Answer: Without pointing out a particular person, imposing as a non- believer (kafir)
imposing kufr on the characteristic or group or organization is considered as Takfir al-
Mutlaq (general takfir)
Question 5/299: What do you mean by Takfir al- Mu'ayyan (takfir of a specific
individual)?
Answer: Imposing (dictate) a particular person as non- believer (kafir) is Takfir al-
Mu'ayyan (takfir of a specific individual).
Question 5/300: What is the first Prerequisite and reason for Takfir al- Mu'ayyan
(takfir of a specific individual)?
Answer: If a person is to be considered as Mu'ayyan then should be of the age of
maturity and mentally stable since Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala has lifted his pen upon a
child and Insane person.
Question 5/301: What is the second requisite and reason for Takfir al- Mu'ayyan
(takfir of a specific individual)?
Answer: The second requisite and reason for Takfir al- Mu'ayyan (takfir of a specific
individual) is the person has intentionally and with his wish indulged into blasphemy as
it is permissible when done under pressure since it is not under the control of the person
hence it‟s not culpable. For example that person cannot be considered as a Kafir who has
uttered under immense happiness: “Oh! Allah you are my slave and I am your creator”.
(slip of tongue)
Question 5/302: What is the third requisite and reason for Takfir al- Mu'ayyan (takfir
of a specific individual)?
Answer: All manifestations, explanations, debate (hujjath) should be established on the
person who is being considered as a Kafir, since Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala will not
send any calamity until a Prophet has been sent.
Question 5/303: What do you mean by establishing manifestations, explanations,
debate (hujjat)?
Answer: According to the perspective of Imam Ibn al-'Arabi, Imam Ibn Qudama, Imam ibn Taymiyyah, Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (Rahmatullah alaihim) to establish any
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manifestations, explanations, debate (hujjath) it is important to establish the proof with complete understanding till the intention is clear because to consider a person as kafir it
is important to have understandability' of speech with wisdom. Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta‟Ala forgives a person who has knowledge and forgets ,then such a person without right knowledge do needs an explanation.
Question 5/304: What is the fourth requisite and reason for Takfir al- Mu'ayyan (takfir
of a specific individual)?
Answer: The person who is to be considered as a kafir should not have the concept of
Tawil (Interpretation or allegorical interpretation) since tawil is due to an independent
reasoning (ijtihadi) mistake, and Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala forgives mistakes.
31. Wahdatul Adyaan the Call for the Unity of
Religions
Question 1/305: What do you mean by Wahdatul Adyaan?
Answer: Intermingle (inter mix, combine) of the false religion with the Righteous
religion Islam is known as Wahdatul Adyaan (The Call for the Unity of Religions).
Question 2/306: What type of a trend is Wahdatul Adyaan?
Answer: Wahdatul Adyaan is a trend of Kufr (infidelity, disbelief, Riddah, apostasy)
Question 3/307: What are the losses (destruction) due to Wahdatul Adyaan?
Answer: The various losses due to Wahdatul Adyaan are: it spoils the image of Islam,
creating doubts and desires in muslims, stopping victories of Islam , to extinguish the
light of Emaan from the hearts, to end the brotherhood of Emaan, to rein (control) the
speech and writings of Muslims against the Jews and Christians. To declare the rulings of
Islam as false, to erase the criteria of friendship and enmity, to intermingle the protected
Deen (Islam) with that of the distorted religions and promoting Judaism and Christanity.
Question 4/308: How is the believer of Wahdatul Adyaan?
Answer: Having a belief of Wahdatul Adyaan is considered a murtad (apostasy).
32. Manhaj (Methodology) of the Salaf ("al-
salaf al-ṣāliḥ" , "the pious predecessors")
Question 1/309: What do you mean by Manhaj e Salaf?
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Answer: According to Arabic 'manhaj' means the straight path. Salaf means the
the Sahabah ("Companions"), Tabi'un ("Followers"), and Tabi' al-Tabi'un ("Those after
the Followers") i.e the first three generations of islam.
Question 2/310: What is the rule in regards to follow the methodology of Salaf?
Answer: It is obligatory to follow the methodology of Salaf. As said by Imam Ibn Kathir
(rahmatullah alai): To understand Deen it is obligatory to adhere (follow) the path of
Sahabah ("Companions").
Question 3/311: Mention some features of Manhaj e Salaf?
Answer: Some of the features of Manhaj e Salaf are:
1. There is guidance from Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala when our emaan is as that of
the emaan of the Sahabah ("Companions").
2. Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta‟Ala has send glad tidings of victory for those who adhere
to the methodology of Sahabah ("Companions").
3. Following the Sahabah ("Companions") will lead to salvation.
4. The reward for adhering to the methodology of Sahabah ("Companions") is equal
to that of fifty Sahabah ("Companions").
5. The Salaf are the best of the generations.
6. Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala has considered the Salaf as the „Ummah Wasat‟
7. The development (improvement) of the nation is by following the Salaf.
8. Violation of the Sahabah ("Companions") leads to the dwellers of Hellfire.
Ummah Wasat: "The 'Wasat' is the top choice and the best quality", the 'Wasat' amongst
his people", i.e. the most honorable amongst them in lineage.
33. The Dignity of Rasool Allah (sallallahu
alayhi wasallam) (Azmath-e- Rasool Allah
(sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
Question 1/312: What authority does Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) have on
the people of Emaan?
Answer: The authority of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) on the people of
Emaan is more than their lives.
Question 2/313: What is the importance regarding obedience towards Rasool Allah
(sallallahu alayhi wasallam)?
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Answer: Who so ever obeys and respect of Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is
indeed obeying Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala.
Question 3/314: How do you get guidance?
Answer: By obeying Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) we get guidance.
Question 4/315: Is it possible to have Emaan on Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) without obeying him?
Answer: Whosoever accepts verbally that he has Emaan (faith) and obeys Allah
Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala and his Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), but violates
through his actions, cannot be considered as a true Momin.
34. The Dignity of the Companions of Rasool
Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) (Azmath-e-
Ṣaḥāba)
Question 3/316: Who are the Ṣaḥāba?
Answer: A person who had accepted Islam and met Rasool Allah (sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) during his lifetime and finally died on Islam is considered a Sahabi collective
of which is known as Ṣaḥāba
Question 3/317: What is the importance about the knowledge of Ṣaḥāba?
Answer: As said by Imam Ibn Abd Al Barr (rahmatullah Alai): Ṣaḥāba are those whose
words are accepted and whose declarations are affirmed, hence their knowledge is a
must.
Question 3/318: Highlight briefly about the importance (significance) and virtues of
the Ṣaḥāba?
Answer: Some of the importance (significance) and virtues of the Ṣaḥāba are:
1. The Ṣaḥāba were good natured.
2. Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala was satisfied with the Ṣaḥāba and had created
heavens for them.
3. The Ṣaḥāba are the best of the nation from all aspects.
4. Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta‟Ala has promised goodness to all the Ṣaḥāba.
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5. The way salaf al-ṣāliḥ" , (the pious predecessors) , Ṣaḥāba ("Companions") and
Tabi'un ("Followers"), taught their children the Holy Quran, similarly gave equal
Importance to the love of the Ṣaḥāba and Khulfāʾ(Righteously Guided Caliphs)
Question 3/319: Mention the order of Khulfa-e-Rashideen (Righteously Guided
Caliphs)?
Answer: The Khulfa-e-Rashideen (Righteously Guided Caliphs) by order are: Abu Bakr (Razi Allah tala anhu), Umar (Razi Allah tala anhu), Uthman ibn Affan (Razi Allah tala
anhu), and Ali (Razi Allah tala anhu).
Question 3/320: What is the consensus (Ijmaa') of the Muslims regarding the Ṣaḥāba?
Answer: The rightly guided Muslims, the Ahle Sunnah WA Jammah consider the
Ṣaḥāba as the most Just (Adal, equitable).
Question 3/321: What is the rule regarding a person who is immodest (impudent)
regarding the Ṣaḥāba?
Answer: A person is considered not a muslim and Warth (lanath) befalls upon, who is
immodest (impudent) regarding the Ṣaḥāba
Question 3/322: What are the sayings of the Islamic Scholars regarding the person
who is immodest (impudent) about the Ṣaḥāba?
Answer: According to Ibn Taymiyah: who so ever considers that most of the Ṣaḥāba
became murthad (apostasy) and disbeliver (kafir) then indeed that person is a disbeliver
(kafir) because he has denied those verses of the Quran where Allah Subḥānahu Wa
Ta‟Ala has praised the Ṣaḥāba and was pleased (satisfied) with them. Furthermore
whosoever has a doubt about such a person being a disbeliever (kafir) then will also be
considered a disbeliver (kafir).
Whosoever considers the Ṣaḥāba as miser,coward, less knowledgeable then such a
person will surely be taught a lesson and deserves a punishment.
Just ( Adal,equitable): According to the mohadeseen, „Adal‟ has a special terminology,
which means a muslim who is intelligent,mature,who has protected himself from the
major sins and ,minor sins.
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35. The Dignity of Aauli Allah (The friends of
Allah Subḥānahu WA Ta'Ala) (Azmath -e-
Aauli Allah)
Question 1/323: Who are meant as Aauli Allah?
Answer: Those people who have Emaan and are righteous are known as Aauli Allah
(friends of Allah) hence those who don‟t have emaan and taqwa (piety and fear of Allah)
are not Aauli Allah.
Question 2/324: What are the virtues of a true Aauli Allah?
Answer: Aauli Allah (The friends of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala) are those who have no
fear (of the future) nor regrets (about their previous life) instead they are the people who
receive glad tidings in the world and Hereafter.
Question 3/325: What is the rule regarding the person who is immodest (impudent)
about the Aauli Allah?
Answer: Any type of enmity (hatred) with the friends of Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala is
like incurring war with Allah Subḥānahu Wa Ta'Ala.
.All Praise belongs to Allah Subḥānahu WA
Ta’Ala may His peace and blessings be
upon Ourfinal Prophet Muhammad,
his Family, his Companions
and all those whofollow his
guidance.