Questions about Islamic Ethics and Hadith

1. Questions about Islamic Ethics and Hadith Part #3 50 Questions

2. Does Islam encourage us to be suspicious? Why? • Suspicion is often a wicked act. • Suspicion is often sinful, can lead to unfounded assumptions. • It is good, will put you on the alert. • Suspicion is destructive in all cases. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

3. How can suspicion lead to trouble? • Lead to exaggerated fears. • a + lead to exaggerated retaliation. • Retaliation can be due to the wrong assumption. • Above + end-result some sort of destruction. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

4. The Quran says that suspicions is often a major sin. What is meant by that? • Often suspicion proves Satanic, thus a major sin. • Being suspicious is stupid. • Suspicion is always Satanic, it is a sin. • Being suspicious is insane + a. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

5. How often do people become suspicious which proves to be wrong? • Quite often. • Rarely. • Sometimes. • Always. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

6. If suspicion is bad, how about jealousy and ill feeling towards others? • They are not that bad. • They are just as bad. • They are worse. • Nothing wrong with them. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

7. How about gossip as a habit? • It is wonderful, most of my friends gossip. • It is bad, a person's reputation may be harmed. • I enjoy gossiping. • Gossip fills my time, all of us love it. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

8. How important is it to have a good reputation? • A person earns his/her reputation. • Good reputation depends only on the good deeds of the person. • Good reputation depends on the behavior of the person. • a and c above, it is important. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

9. Is it fair to make fun of others? How does the Quran see that? • It is fun sometimes. • The Quran prohibits us from that since it hurts others. • Islam requires us to respect others + b. • I'll die if I don't make fun of others. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

10. What does Islam say about ridiculing other people? • Islam is against injury, it prohibits us from that. • Islam is for the individual's rights + a above. • Islam does not care either way about that. • Islam cares for the rich and powerful. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

11. Does Islam encourage us about ridiculing people? • Yes, only by the rich people. • No not at all, it is sinful to do so. • Yes, only by men. • Never to be practiced at all. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

12. Why does the Holy Quran command us not to spread scandal about others? • Scandal is always disastrous. • Scandal can cause extreme injury to others. • Scandal is as bad as suspicion. • All the above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

13. "A good Muslim is he from whose tongue and deeds other Muslims have been spared." What does this Hadith teach us? • A good Muslim does not hurt others by what he says or does. • A good Muslim is the builder and the promoter of goodness. • A good Muslim keeps his mouth shut + b. • A good Muslim hardly does anything. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

14. "To abuse a Muslim is evil, and to fight him is unbelief." What does this Hadith teach us? • The high level of Islamic behavior + b and c. • The love that should prevail among Muslims. • The brotherhood among the Muslims. • Only in theory, cannot be practiced. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

15. We are held responsible to ourselves for our deeds. What does this lead to? • Makes us careful about what we intend and do. • We can shove off responsibility and sneak about it. • There is no escape, we should take our responsibility seriously. • Care free society. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

16. Allah the Almighty will ask us about every deed we had done in our present life when we die. How then should we perform? • Do the best we can. • He is forgiving, we can relax. • Apply every point Islamic. • Deny ourselves all the pleasures of life. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

17. Why are we responsible for the welfare of others? • To have a society where goodness prevails. • So that others help us too. • So that others think highly of us. • To build a powerful domineering community. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

18. What have you done for Islam? • I am too young, done nothing. • I am too young, intend to do many good things. • I'll do nothing, Islam will do it by itself. • Someday I will do something. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

19. How about the person who neglects his responsibilities? • He is not intelligent. • He is lazy + c. • Has to account for that in front of Allah. • Will have to suffer because of that. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

20. How will the Islamic world be if Muslims carry on their responsibilities? • Ideal, attractive, superb. • No different than at the present time. • Will be just OK. • The whole world becomes Muslim. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

21. Can Muslims be like brothers and sisters to each other? • Ideally, they should be all the time. • They should try every once in a while. • They should always try to be so. • All the above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

22. Do you feel as if you are a brother to other Muslims? • Not always, but at occasions. • I attempt to be so, often I succeed. • In spite of my attempts, I fail. • All the above depending on the situation. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

23. Is it good to help other Muslims and befriend them? • Yes, it builds good relationship and society. • Yes, for the sake of Allah. • Yes, in obedience to Islam, without free will. • Yes, because my father said so. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

24. If disagreement shows up among Muslims, what are we supposed to do? • Favor the strong party to gain favors. • Make peace to gain attention. • Make peace for the sake of Allah. • Judge justly, punish the arrogant party. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

25. Why does the Holy Quran command us to promote the noble cause of Muslim brotherhood? • Allah wants goodness to prevail in the society. • Goodwill among men is fundamental in Islam. • It has a great benevolent feeling among Muslims. • All the above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

26. "To be a good faithful, you should love for your brother what you love for yourself." What does this Hadith mean? • Do your utmost to help other Muslims. • Intend to do good for Muslims always. • a and b + binding Muslims in the strongest way. • a and b above + binding Muslims somehow. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

27. To be loving towards others is very nice. Does this mean unselfishness? • Yes, it is unselfishness itself. • Unselfishness is only one component. • Unselfishness is the main component. • Has nothing to do with unselfishness. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

28. What can friction and enmity among Muslims lead to? • Can lead to destruction. • Memories don't die easily, bad things will be remembered. • No true winner is the result. • All the above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

29. The Holy Quran promises rich rewards to those who are charitable and give? • Easier to receive than to give. • Giving in charity is a sign of love. • a and b above. • c above but for the sake of Allah. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

30. What kind of charity is good in your eyes? • Helping others when they ask us to do so. • Helping others when help is needed. • Help can be material or through deeds + b. • Only if I want to help. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

31. Is it good to brag about the charity you give? • No, it is better not to talk about it. • It is good to do so. • b + how else will people know about it. • Just mention it in passing. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

32. Are good deeds a form of charity? • Yes they are sometimes. • Always, charitable works spring from good deeds. • Depends on the kind of deed + a. • All the above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

33. Are charities a duty upon every Muslim? • Yes, they are. • More important than the Zakat + a. • a + enjoined by Islam along with Zakat. • Only on the rich. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

34. "The best of charity is that which springs from the heart." • Comes with love and good intention. • Comes with wishful thinking. • Only the intention that counts. • Only the deeds that count. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

35. Do we give charity to show off? • No, since to show off means weakness of self. • a + impolite. • a + in obedience to Islam. • Yes to remind others of the favors done. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

36. Which one is better, to be extravagant or in moderation? • Moderation is a hallmark of Islam. • It is so wonderful to be extravagant. • Somewhat extravagant in only expenditure. • Moderation in spending only. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

37. Why does Islam urge us towards moderation? • Moderation in behavior. • Moderation in actions and deeds. • Moderation all aspects of life. • c above + dedication in the service of Allah. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

38. To be extravagant is like doing an evil act. How is that? • Excessiveness often leads to trouble. • Excessiveness can hurt many innocent people. • Excessiveness can be a form of greed + a & b. • It is wonderful to be excessively rich. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

39. Why does the Holy Quran command us to be moderate in our dealings and deeds? • Moderation is the optimum. • Moderation is less likely to lead to trouble. • Moderation does not exhaust our capacity. • a and b above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

40. You can be extravagant in the cause of Allah the Almighty? • To promote His cause, comes out of belief. • The reward is Heaven, do it solely for that. • To promote the welfare of society out of love for Him, sometimes. • a and c above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

41. Does Islam urge us to learn and research? • No, learning is for the scholars and the birds. • Yes, very much so, it is part of the religion. • Yes, only for the art of science. • Yes, only about Islam. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

42. Why did Islam emphasize learning? • Learning is the gateway to improving the society. • Learning improves oneself. • Learning opens the mind + above. • To get good grades in school. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

43. Why aren't the learned people on equal footing with others in the eyes of the Holy Quran? • Islam prefers only the learned people. • The learned people earn their higher status. • The learned people are superior by nature. • Islam does not like non-thinking people. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

44. "To seek knowledge is a major obligation on Muslims." What does this Hadith mean? • It is a sacred duty to be after knowledge. • Seeking knowledge for the improvement of only mankind is a duty. • Learn to make money and become rich. • b and c above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

45. "To go in search of knowledge is like Jihad in the way of Allah." What does this Hadith mean? • Scientific research is a Holy duty on Muslims. • Quest of any field of knowledge is paramount in the eyes of Islam. • Having to travel to learn is like Jihad + a. • Done with Allah in mind + b above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

46. Give us some Hadiths about the subject of seeking learning. • "Seek Knowledge when you are teenager." • "Seek Knowledge if it is good or bad, and if bad, correct it." • "Seek Knowledge from the cradle to the grave." • "Seek Knowledge even if it is in New York." Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

47. Why does Islam urge us to go after learning all our lives? • Learning is a continuous process. • We are too slow to learn at first. • Philosophy and research are understood better in old age. • Learning makes good students of us. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

48. What kind of learning is the best? • Religious learning only. • Islamic + scientific, for the sake of Allah (swt). • Arithmetic and computers + a. • Social study then medicine + b. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

49. A good educated Muslim can be of greater use to the society. • Can educate others and open their minds. • Can be of more good to the society. • Above, but only if his intentions are good. • a and b above. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3

50. Why does a Muslim have to especially show kindness to the young and respect to the elders? • Only the young deserve love. • The young need kindness, the old respect. • These are the ones whom people are likely to ignore + item b above. • All the people. Questions, Islamic Ethics and Hadith, Part 3