Q: What does the statement “There is no ability or power except through Allah” tell you about Muslim belief in Allah’s predestination and decree? The Arabic word for destiny is “Qadr”, and the decree is “Qadar”. Qadr is that which has been destined while Qadar is a fate that is designed timely. This belief is […]
It was the month of June. It was midnight time. I was sleeping on the floor of my house when I heard the cries of ‘fire! fire!’ I got up with a fright. I ran downstairs barefooted, without a second thought and joined the people hastily to the fire spot. After two lanes of my
Give an account of the Prophet (S.A.W)’s first experience of receiving revelation. The Period Before Receiving Revelation As Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W) was getting older, he isolated himself from the corrupt practices of Arab society. At 40, he began to spend most of his time meditating and worshipping in a nearby cave, Hira. There, He (S.A.W.)
Write an outline of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) up to the time of the first revelation. / Write an account of the Prophet Muhammad’s life from his birth until he received revelation. The Family Background of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) was born in Makkah on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, 570 A.D. He belonged
Name the revealed books mentioned in the Quran, giving the names of the messengers they were revealed to and the message they contained. / Write a descriptive account of the Muslim beliefs in books. Revealed Books in the Quran Belief in the revealed holy books is one of the articles of faith in Islam. The
Is it better to work alone or in a group? In most parts of the world, often people have debates on diverse opinions, and this debate will never end. One of these particular discussion topics in school is: whether an individual works more efficiently as an independent or in a group. People have distinct opinions
A. Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in the brackets. Use the Present Simple. B. Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in the brackets. Use the Past Simple. C. Rewrite these sentences in the passive voice. D. Rewrite these sentences in the active voice. E.
Colloquial Language Informal, everyday speech as used in conversation; it may include slang expressions. Not appropriate in written reports, essays or exams. Eg. The cops have arrived. [police] It cost me ten quid. [pounds] Colloquial Expressions In colloquial language, the meaning of an adjective is often emphasised by the addition of a noun or another adjective before it. Examples:
Write a detailed account of the farewell pilgrimage of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W). Describe the Prophet’s pilgrimage in the final year of his life and his Farewell Sermon. In the year 10 A.H., Mohammad (S.A.W) had successfully established an Islamic society all over Arabia. It was based on ‘There is no god except Allah.’ Soon
Describe the events of the final year of the Prophet (S.A.W)’s life. / The Prophet died in 632. Write about the events of the final year of his life. The last year of the Prophet (S.A.W)’s life is marked by several important events. In that year (i.e. 10 A.H.), He (S.A.W) announced his intention for
