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What does Allah like for all humans to do?
Allah likes us to eat and drink healthy foods.
Where does Allah provide food and drinks from?
Allah provides us with food and drink from the heavens and the earth.
Are all foods and drinks made [Halaal] by Allah?
No, some foods are prohibited by Allah.
What foods should we, Muslims, eat?
We should eat the food made Halal by Allah.
What should we do to Almighty Allah?
We should be thankful and grateful to Allah.
What happens to us if we are thankful to Allah?
The favors of Allah will increase over us.
How many names of Allah are there?
They are ninety-nine names of Allah.
What happens to a Muslim who recites them?
A Muslim who recites them will enter paradise.
What are the names of Allah known as?
Allah’s names are known as Al-asmaa al-Husnaa.
What do Al-asmaa al-Husnaa names express?
Al-asmaa al-Husna show Allah’s Attributes.
What does Al-asmaa al-Husnaa render us?
Al-asmaa al-Husnaa forms a Muslim’s belief in Allah.
What role does Al-asmaa al-Husnaa play?
Al-asmaa al-Husnaa helps us shape our lives.
What are the often repeated names of Allah?
They are: ar-Rahmaan [The Most compassionate] and ar- Raheem [The Most Merciful]
Where are those two names mentioned elsewhere?
They are a part of Bismillah that starts all suras.
Which surah doesn’t begin with Bismillah ?
Surat al-Tawbah doesn’t start with Bismillah.
What does ‘Rahim’ mean in English?
Rahim means to show mercy.
How are these Attributes often translated?
They are translated as the Most Gracious, Mercy Giving, or the caring.
What does the ar-Rahmaan show?
It shows overflow, outburst and strong feelings.
What does the word ar-Raheem denote?
It denotes performance and eternal mercy.