Lesson 17 - Hadeeths 13 And 14 - Loving For Your Brother What You Love For Yourself And The Sanctity Of Life
These two hadeeth are only short so have been grouped into a single lesson. Please read the Explanation of Nawawi's 40 Hadeeths by Shyakh Al-Uthaymeen, available in English. If you are not memorising the hadeeths, then you might wish to skip the first two questions.
- 1.
"None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother that which he loves for himself." This shows that eemaan (true faith) ________________ . It can increase or decrease. It may be perfect or deficient. (Clue: the missing word is an anagram of USEFUL TACT)
Explanation
This statement indicates that true faith fluctuates. It can increase or decrease, and it may be perfect or deficient.Rate this question:
- 2.
From Hadeeth 13, we can say that it is necessary for the Muslim nation to be
- A.
Diverse and varied in their beliefs
- B.
One hand and one heart
- C.
Diverse in their schools of jurisprudence
- D.
Unified on the basis of love and not on the basis of belief
Correct Answer
B. One hand and one heartExplanation
The remaining questions are on Hadeeth 14: "The blood of the Muslim is not permissible [to shed] except in three [cases]..."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Tick the crimes for which it is NOT permissible for a Muslim state to take the life of a Muslim: (Tick/check four answers.)
- A.
Murder
- B.
Theft
- C.
Fraud
- D.
Fornication
- E.
Rebellion against the Muslim ruler
- F.
Gambling
- G.
Indecent dress
Correct Answer(s)
B. Theft
C. Fraud
F. Gambling
G. Indecent dressExplanation
There are very rare instances that a Muslim may be executed by the leadership. Even these have strict conditions and regulations and are not to be indiscriminate.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The life of a Muslim is _________________ . There are only very rare situation where a Muslim state may even consider taking the life of a Muslim. (Clue: correct answer is an anagram of CEDARS)
Correct Answer(s)
sacredExplanation
The word "sacred" means something that is regarded with reverence and respect. In the context of the question, it implies that the life of a Muslim is highly valued and should be protected. It suggests that taking the life of a Muslim is a rare and exceptional circumstance, only to be considered in extreme situations. This emphasizes the sanctity and importance of human life in Islamic teachings.Rate this question:
- 5.
A murderer is not always executed. What other options does Shaykh al Uthaymeen say the people have been given with regards to the murderer?
- A.
Twenty years imprisonment or a pardon
- B.
Indefinite imprisonment or payment of blood money to the relatives of the victim
- C.
A pardon or payment of blood money to the family of the victims
- D.
Community service or payment of blood money
Correct Answer
C. A pardon or payment of blood money to the family of the victimsExplanation
According to Shaykh al Uthaymeen, the people have been given the option of either pardoning the murderer or accepting a payment of blood money from the murderer to the family of the victims. This means that instead of executing the murderer, the society can choose to show mercy and forgive them, or they can choose to receive compensation for the loss of their loved ones.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If an apostate repents, should he be punished anyway according to this hadeeth?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
According to the given answer, if an apostate repents, he should not be punished according to this hadeeth. This implies that the hadeeth does not support the punishment of apostates who have genuinely repented for their actions.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The permissibility of executing a murderer (a life for a life) can be found in
- A.
The Quraan only
- B.
The Sunnah only
- C.
The Quraan and the Sunnah
- D.
Only the books of the later jurists
Correct Answer
C. The Quraan and the SunnahExplanation
The permissibility of executing a murderer (a life for a life) can be found in the Quran and the Sunnah. The Quran is the holy book of Islam and contains the teachings and principles of the religion. The Sunnah refers to the actions, sayings, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, which provide guidance for Muslims. Both the Quran and the Sunnah are considered authoritative sources in Islam and are relied upon for matters of faith and practice. Therefore, the permissibility of executing a murderer can be derived from these two sources.Rate this question:
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