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Core Principles of Islamic Belief and Practice

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1. How should someone be treated outwardly after saying La ilaha illa Allah?

  • Their life and wealth are protected, except in cases dictated by Islamic law. (correct answer)
  • Their heart must be opened and checked first.
  • Their statement should be ignored if sincerity is uncertain.
  • They must be treated as a disbeliever until they list all conditions of Tawhid.

Why

People are judged outwardly by what they show. If someone says La ilaha illa Allah, they are treated outwardly as Muslim, and what is in the heart is not something people can inspect.

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2. What should Muslims refer to for judgment in disputes?

  • The Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger. (correct answer)
  • Tribal customs with no basis in Islam.
  • Man-made laws instead of Allah’s law.
  • Whatever local leaders prefer.

Why

Judgment must be referred to Allah and His Messenger, not to customs or laws that go against Islamic teachings. Reconciliation is allowed as long as it does not permit what is forbidden or forbid what is permitted.

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3. What are the greatest sources for learning Islam?

  • The Quran and Sunnah. (correct answer)
  • Atheist websites.
  • Personal intuition alone.
  • Cultural traditions.

Why

Islam should be learned from its proper sources, especially the Quran and Sunnah. The text also warns that people without sufficient knowledge should avoid materials that spread doubts and confusion.

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4. What is the most important type of love?

  • Love of Allah. (correct answer)
  • Love of wealth.
  • Love of status.
  • Love of customs.

Why

Love of Allah is the most important obligation and the basis of Islam. Perfecting love of Allah perfects faith, while lacking it weakens Tawhid.

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5. What should worship of Allah include?

  • Love, hope, and fear. (correct answer)
  • Love only, without hope or fear.
  • Fear only, without love or hope.
  • Hope only, without love or fear.

Why

There is no contradiction between loving Allah, hoping for His mercy, and fearing His punishment. Correct worship includes love and veneration, which lead to hope and fear.

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6. Can a person thank Allah and also thank their parents?

  • Yes, but it should not be made into a fixed dhikr. (correct answer)
  • No, thanking parents is never allowed.
  • Yes, and it should be repeated as a prescribed dhikr.
  • No, because parents have no rights.

Why

Honouring parents is one of the best acts of obedience, and expressing gratitude to them is included in fulfilling their rights. But combining thanks to Allah with thanks to parents should not be treated as a fixed form of dhikr, because no such report is mentioned from the Prophet ﷺ.

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7. What is the religion of Ibraaheem?

  • Worshipping Allah alone with sincere devotion. (correct answer)
  • Following old customs without Islam.
  • Worshipping Allah along with righteous people.
  • Leaving Islam for a separate religion.

Why

The religion of Ibraaheem is monotheism: worshipping Allah alone, rejecting whatever is worshipped besides Him, and submitting to Allah’s rulings and laws.

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8. What does muraqabah mean?

  • Being constantly aware that Allah sees and knows one’s deeds and thoughts. (correct answer)
  • Giving charity only in public.
  • Avoiding reflection on one’s actions.
  • Knowing only what people can see.

Why

Muraqabah means believing with certainty that Allah is watching in every situation. He knows what a person does outwardly and what is hidden in the heart and thoughts.

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9. What is one way to strengthen love for Allah?

  • Remember Allah’s blessings and recite the Quran regularly. (correct answer)
  • Become completely absorbed in worldly pleasures.
  • Avoid du’a and voluntary worship.
  • Assume love of Allah cannot increase.

Why

Remembering Allah’s blessings, especially the blessing of Islam, reflecting on the Quran, making du’a, praying, fasting voluntarily, and giving charity are all mentioned as ways that soften the heart and strengthen love for Allah.

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10. Why is it wrong to say, “All Muslims will enter Paradise, so do whatever you want”?

  • Because Islam commands obedience and warns against disobedience. (correct answer)
  • Because no monotheist can ever enter Paradise.
  • Because deeds have no connection to Paradise.
  • Because striving is never required.

Why

No one with faith will remain in Hell forever, but that does not mean a person may abandon obedience. Islam commands worship, righteous deeds, and striving, and it warns against disobedience and a bad ending.

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A note on these answers

These questions are for learning and self-testing. Explanations are drawn from the sources linked on each question and are not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified scholar.

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