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What did the prophet once see in al-madinah?
He saw a camel weeping with a yearning sound.
What did the prophet do at that moment?
He went to it and wiped its head until it calmed down.
What did the prophet say to the camel owner?
He said “ Don’t you fear Allah for this poor beast?”
What did the camel do when it saw the prophet?
It complained that its owner kept it hungry and loaded it with heavy burdens that tired it out.
What mustn’t a Muslim do to be merciful to animals?
He must not overload a beast with heavy burdens.
How can we as Muslims use an animal in a good way?
We can only use it to fulfil our needs in a good way.
Why has Almighty Allah subjected animals to us?
Allah subjected them to take us to places which we would not have otherwise been able to reach except with difficulty and hardship.
When can a Muslim kill some animals or insects?
We can kill some harmful insects and animals.
What good habits must a Muslim adopt?
The good habits are:
1- Not to swear by Allah all the time, truthfully or otherwise.
2- Not to tell lies, not to break a promise, not to curse or hurt others, not to be nosy or obscene and they should be kind and cheerful.
How can a Muslim stop the habit of swearing by Allah?
We can do so by self and tongue control.
How does Islam consider breaking promises?
Breaking promises is equal to lying in Islam.
What does Islam want Muslims to always do?
Islam wants Muslims to keep our promises.
What's one of the good habits?
A Muslim doesn’t curse or hurt anyone or anything.
What should a Muslim do towards sinful acts?
A Muslim should restrain from all sinful acts.
What should we as Muslims keep on our face?
We should keep a cheerful expression our his face.
What should we as good Muslims always avoid?
We should avoid scowling and being argumentative.
How should a Muslim deal with annoying people?
A Muslim should be tolerant and patient with people.
What shouldn't a Muslim do towards people?
He shouldn't harbour any bad feelings towards them.
What can a Muslim do for his brother Muslims?
A Muslim shouldn’t scandalize their Muslim brothers.
What shouldn't Muslims do in the absence of others?
A Muslim shouldn't backbite or slander other Muslims.
What should Muslims do if a Muslim falls ill?
We should visit our Muslim ill brothers or sisters.
What should a Muslim do to those who deprive them?
We should be generous to those who deprive us.
How should we as Muslims always be to Allah?
We should always be grateful and thankful to Allah.
Why should we be grateful and thankful to Allah?
We should be grateful to him for everything given to us.
How many are the bounties and blessings of Allah?
The bounties and the blessing of Allah are countless.
Where does Allah compare the terms: shukr and kufr?
Allah compares shukr and kufr in the holy Quran.
What did the prophet say about the virtue of silence?
The prophet said about this virtue: “ Silence is safety.”
What is this saying: “Silence is safety.” mean?
It means we should keep silent to avoid evil speech.
Why should we avoid evil speech and arguments?
To avoid evil in this life and in the Hereafter.
What things shouldn't a Muslim talk about?
We should not talk about the things we don’t know.
What's the fastest way to get into the Hell fire?
Failure to control one’s tongue is the fastest way to hell.
What are prophet mohammad’s excellent qualities?
His excellent qualities are eloquence and fluency.
How was the prophet when he spoke to people?
The prophet was fluent, very concise and clear.
What words did the prophet use when talking?
He used clear, meaningful and expressive words.
How was the prophet’s voice when he spoke?
The prophet had a clear, audible and melodious voice.
How far was the prophet’s speech clear?
It was so clear that all those listening understood him.
What did Sufyan ibn Abdullah once ask?
He asked the prophet to tell me what to adhere to”.
What did the prophet say to Sufyan ibn Abdullah?
He said, “say : My lord is Allah, then remain steadfast.”
