1What is إيمان , in contrast to an action you intend to do?
A state, an effect, and a fruit produced by the relationship between your intention and revelation; it manifests in speech and action but resides at its core in the heart, and it increases and decreases.
2What does سكينة mean, and how does it relate to faith?
Tranquility and serenity — not the same as faith itself, but the condition Allah sets in place to prepare the ground for faith to increase.
3What does يقين mean according to the lecture?
- A) A quick thought of doubt that passes and is dismissed
- B) The absolute certainty where doubt cannot enter the heart at all
- C) The lowest possible level of faith before any real growth
- D) A temporary feeling of comfort that fades during hardship
4What does مكارم الأخلاق refer to in the world of characters?
The noble moral characters — the 66 (or 67) branches of the tree of faith, which are states that grow out of a person naturally rather than actions they produce.
5Loving someone only because of how perfectly they walk the path to Allah, rather than for personal reasons, is called ____.
الحب في الله
6Disliking something because it is anchored in what Allah dislikes — not personal preference — is called ____.
البغض في الله
7According to Ibn ʿAbbās, what is دعاء linguistically equivalent to, and why is every action considered a form of it?
It is linguistically equivalent to faith itself; every action is a form of دعاء because action is the strongest form of calling, and the need always resides with the caller, not the One being called.
8What does مثل mean?
A miniature representation of something larger, designed to make an inaccessible concept visible and relatable — like a GPS showing your position relative to your destination.
9What part of the tree of faith does صلاة represent? A) The vascular cambium responsible for the tree's growth and renewal B) The outer cork layer that defends the tree from external harm C) The sapwood that extracts water and offers the last chance at restoration D) The living phloem that carries nourishment down to the roots
- A) The vascular cambium responsible for the tree's growth and renewal
- B) The outer cork layer that defends the tree from external harm
- C) The sapwood that extracts water and offers the last chance at restoration
- D) The living phloem that carries nourishment down to the roots
10What part of the tree of faith does زكاة represent?
- A) The sapwood that extracts water and carries it up the trunk
- B) The thin vascular cambium responsible for all growth and renewal
- C) The living phloem that nourishes the roots from the leaves
- D) The outer cork layer that absorbs all external harm and heat
11In the tree of faith, what part does حج represent, and what does it do?
The living phloem — it takes energy and sugar from the leaves and carries it down to nourish the roots, just as the journey to the Kaaba brings nourishment back to one's foundation.
12In the tree of faith, what part does صوم رمضان represent, and what is its function?
The cork — the outermost layer and defense system of the tree, which absorbs external harm and protects everything inside.
13What does البر mean, and why can it not be reduced to facing one direction?
All-comprehensive piety and goodness that is multidirectional, like branches spreading in every dimension — it covers belief in the heart, giving from wealth, fulfilling pledges, and enduring hardship.
14The sheikh identified three types of ____: energy, knowledge and spirituality, and material wealth.
مال
15What is صبر, and how does it differ from simply waiting?
A state already built before the moment of striking, not a reaction; from al-Baqarah 2:177 it has three levels — poverty and hardship, illness, and the moment when everything hits at once.
16According to Hadith 9, how does مؤمن differ from مسلم?
- A) مؤمن is the level of action and effort, while مسلم is the earned title
- B) مؤمن is the earned title and state, while مسلم is the level of action and effort
- C) Both terms describe an identical level of practice with no real distinction
- D) مؤمن refers only to outward conduct, while مسلم refers only to inward belief
17What does بضع mean, and why did the Prophet ﷺ use it instead of an exact number?
A deliberately vague number, generally between four and seven — used to communicate scale without fixating on an exact count.
18What is a شعبة in the tree of faith?
A single branch — a character or quality that grows out of the trunk (the five layers of Islam) and is ultimately rooted in the heart.
19What does حياء mean according to the lecture? A) Simple shyness or mere embarrassment felt in social situations B) An internal compass from faith that protects honor and dignity C) The complete absence of any moral restraint in speech D) A branch that grows only from the tree's outer leaves
- A) Simple shyness or mere embarrassment felt in social situations
- B) An internal compass from faith that protects honor and dignity
- C) The complete absence of any moral restraint in speech
- D) A branch that grows only from the tree's outer leaves
20What does أكل mean in the tree of faith, and what example?
The fruit — specifically what others eat, benefit from, and consume from the tree, not what the tree keeps for itself; a smile is given as an example.
21The perfection of majesty, power, and outward standing — described in the lecture as the natural perfection of men — is called ____.
جلال
22The perfection of subtlety, beauty, and inward depth — described in the lecture as the natural perfection of women — is called ____.
جمال
23From the root سَلِمَ, what does مسلم mean as an active verb?
One who consistently, intentionally, and skillfully makes others safe — an active effort requiring knowledge, skill, and intent, not a passive state of safety.
24What does مهاجر mean?
One who abandons everything Allah has forbidden, vows never to return to it, and permanently leaves behind every potential benefit of it.
25According to the expanded definition in the lecture, what counts as لسان?
- A) Only spoken words that are formally recorded and witnessed by others
- B) Only written statements that are deliberately shared publicly online today
- C) Any damaging expression about a person through any body part or tool
- D) Only direct insults that are bluntly said face to face in person
26According to the expanded definition in the lecture, what counts as يد?
Any action that creates a practical, objective negative outcome that prevents a person from doing good or staying away from what harms them — not only physical striking.
27What does سلامة mean, and what does the greeting السلام عليكم represent in relation to it?
A positive, comprehensive peace and wholeness that a Muslim actively works to produce in others; the greeting is described as a contract promising nothing but peace in the interaction.
28What does تفكر mean, beyond passive thinking?
Deliberate, deep reflection — turning off distractions at the moments the mind is most ready and eager, then questioning and sitting with information until it becomes truly understood.
29From Surah Al-Maidah 16, the plural term describing how every person walks their own unique road toward Allah's satisfaction is ____.
سبل السلام
30From Surah Al-Maidah 16, the plural term for the many forms of sin, forbidden acts, bad company, ignorance, and desire is ____.
الظلمات
31From Surah Al-Maidah 16, the singular term for the one destination Allah extracts a person toward, by His permission, is ____.
النور