Ramadan : Beliefs, Hadiths and ayahs for these topics (short ones would be appreciated!)?

Question

I need to learn them for my RS exam
- Creation story
- Why we suffer? Why we have evil?
- Revelations/nature of God
- What is in Islam - Absolute/Relative morality
- Abortion (what are the conditions for it being allowed)
- Marriage - chosing life partner, should it be love/arranged?
- Sex before marriage
- Contraception
- Adultery
- Divorce
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Caring for those in need
- War (causes that are acceptable etc)
- Caring for the natural world
- Caring for animals
- Doing blood sports, being a vegetarian

LOL long list I know but choose one please and either state the basic beliefs on it and give a hadith/ayah for it (short would be great!) I know some topics are basics but no harm in making sure!

Jazakallah khair,

Salaam

Answer 1

Assalamualikum my sister

Firstly I have to thank you for your answer to my Question.

And I would be more than happy to help you regarding this topic,

( I will be keeping it short and many times Just giving the Quotations and not the content of the Quotation coz Yahoo has a limit for the length of Answers.

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1. Creation story



- Man created from Dust

Quran - 003.059 (Scientific proof - (ALL The elements in the man's body can also be found more or less in the soil))

- Created you from a single pair -

Quran 004.001 (This proves Islam promoted Humanity)

- Man was created weak -

Quran 004.028 (Man thinks he can do everything but he CAN not)

- God has created Heavens and earth, the day the nights -

Quran 004.028

- God created ALL things -

Quran 006.101

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2 (a). Why we suffer?

2 (b)Why we have evil?



2 (a) Why we suffer?

- To know and sort out the patient and thankful from the ungrateful and arrogant

Quran 002.155 Also in Quran 003.186

- Prophet (S) said: There is no Muslim who is inflicted with pain, sorrows, depression, hurt, sadness, EVEN If it as a prick of a thorn but Allah will forgive his sins in return of that pain he bore patiently

(Sahih Bukhari)



2 (b) Why is there Evil

- Obviously when we have to be tested in this world to prove our loyalty to Allah - There has to be evil.

Because without Evil you will never know who is the one who will abstain from it for the sake of Allah

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3. Revelations/nature of God

? I did not understand this - Please explain what you mean in Additional Details.

Relevaltions are the books which God sent, and Nature of God is another Point. DO you mean TWO different points? or did I not understand this?

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4. What is in Islam - Absolute/Relative morality



(a) Animal Rights

- Prophet (S) said: a person was thrown in hell JUST BECAUSE IT TIED A CAT AND DID NOT GIVE IT ANYTHING TO EAT AND STARVED IT TO DEATH.

(Sahih Bukhari)

- A person was forgiven forgiven All his sins Just because he gave water to a thirsty DOG

(Sahih Bukhari)



(b) Woman's rights

- Prophet (S) said: Women are like Glass vessels and you should be gentle with them and handle them with care

(Sahih Bukhari)

- Prophet (S) said: The best amongst men are those who are the best (kind and gentle) with their wives.

(Sahih Bukhari)



(c) Environment and Islam

Prophet (S) encouraged planting of tress and in Islam YOU GET REWARDED EVEN FOR PLANTING TREES

- Prophet (S) said: If a Muslim plants a tree and a human or an animal eats from it then it is as if he has given that portion in charity

(Sahih Bukhari) - And if someone takes benefit from being in its shade of that tree, even then teh man will be rewarded.



(d) Human rights

Killing innocent MUSLIM/ NON MUSLIM is HARAAM in Islam and IT IS A HUGE SIN.

Quran 005:032

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5. Abortion (what are the conditions for it being allowed)

- Do not kill your Children

Quran 017.031

- When the mother's life is in danger abortion can be done according to the scholars.

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6. Marriage - chosing life partner, should it be love/arranged?

- A woman came to prophet (S) and said: I was married to this man without MY wish- What should I do.

PROPHET (S) SAID THIS MARRIAGE IS INVALID. !!!

(Sahih Bukhari)

- A woman came to Prophet (S) and said: I want to marry you.

And the prophet (S) did not condemn this act of her

Sahih Bukhari

(In other words it is legal for a girl (Or a boy) to express his/her views of liking for a boy/girl and ask his/her in Marriage)

- So in short In Islam Love marriage is Halal only the after effects of Love are NOT. You may Love a boy or girl and then ask his/her parents for him/her in Marriage and in that way Islam gives you a perfect Blend of Chastity, love, and also Arranged Marriage :)

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7. Sex before marriage

- Stay away from illegal sex.

Quran 017.032

Do not Do it - DO NOT EVEN BE CLOSE TO IT.

- Illegal sex is a sin

Quran 024.003

- Islam believes in Purity and Fidelity and eternal love between husband and wife which may get ruined with illegal sex as the couple may not marry many times and many more harms are seen in the society. Islam have always opened the door of Marriage and through that Love enters.

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8- Contraception

- Contraception comes under Makrooh catagory.

Some scholars (even bilal Phillips included) think that when the couples are young and studying they may use it as it may effect their studies. (as Islam supports early marriage)

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9. Adultery

- Come not Near to sexual Immorality (Adultery and illegal sex included)

Quran 023.005

- It is a general nature of Man (Human) to find comfort in his spouse and love and help each other and this bond is tied with trust. This has to be maintained. Adultery is Immodest in Human society and So is it in Islam.

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10. Divorce

- Unlike the common Misconception Divorce is not Just when a Man shouts - TALAK TALKA TALKA 3 times.

- Even a Woman CAN GIVE DIVORCE IF SHE WANTS.

It is Nikah-e-Fasq

Answer 2

Assalamualikum :)

This is My account Number Two :)



Ok ... Back to the topic.



12. Caring for those in need

- Prophet (S) said: I, and the man who takes care of the Orphans and the widows will be like this in Here-after (he placed his two fingers together)

Sahih bukhari (Being with the prophet is a great deal of honor and privilege for a Muslim and prophet said that is his reward)

- Prophet (S) said: Allah will not be merciful with the one who is not merciful with others

(Sahih Bukhari)

- ISLAM HAVE MADE IT OBLIGATORY ON EVERY MUSLIM TO GIVE 2.5% of his wealth in charity to the needy - MUSLIM//NON MUSLIM



13. War (causes that are acceptable etc)

- Ibn taymiyyah (a famous Islamic Scholar said) - THE BEST kind of War which Allah likes - IS to STOP A tyrant from Oppressing.



War is not a good thing but many times it is necessary to curb a GREATER EVIL.



All the battles prophet (S) fought were the battles for self-defense

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14. Caring for the natural world

- SEE 4 (c) Environment and Islam

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15. Caring for animals

- SEE 4 (b) Animal rights in Islam

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16. Doing blood sports, being a vegetarian

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm0yH9DpyzU

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3. Revelations/nature of God

3 (a) Revelations

- Prophet (S) used to Get wahi in Three different methods.

Prophet (S) said : ... Long Hadith

please Check Sahih Bukhari 1:2, 1:3 (The second and third hadith of Sahih Bukhari)

- Quran a revelation

Quran 026.192

- Quran is from the lord of the worlds

Quran 026.192

- There is no satanic verses in the Quran

There is No such thing like a satanic verse

Quran 026.210

"No evil ones have brought down this (Revelation):"

3(b). Nature of God.

- Allah can be perfectly Described By

Quran Surah Iqlas

- Allah is Merciful and loving

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11. Prejudice and Discrimination

- Prophet (S) said in his LAST Sermon: No Arab has superiority over a Non Arab

:)



Hope I could Help :)

Pray for me Please (that I become patient - Sabir)

Assalamualikum

Answer 3

salaam,



Adultry: http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?pagename=IslamOnline-English-Ask_Scholar/FatwaE/FatwaE&cid=1119503548032



Concerning abortion



It is haram (strictly forbidden) in all circumstances other than:

-if the child (or in the birth of) jeopardise the life of the mother. Simply, the life of the mother over that of the child, useless the mother wants to go otherwise.

-in case of rape, incest and other similar situations. Where it is entirely up to the mother. HOWEVER, adoption is given the no. 1 priority, as the mother may not want abort the pregnancy, but neither want to keep the child, hence best is to give the child up for adoption.



Family planning, Contraception and Abortion in Islam:

Undertaking Khilafah: Moral Agency, Justice and Compassion



http://www.religiousconsultation.org/family_planning_in_Islam_by_Shaikh_p3.htm

Answer 4

- Why we suffer?



well, this IS a big topic itself, why we suffer.



“If Allah were to punish people according to what they deserve, He would not leave on the back of the (earth) a single living creature: but He gives them respite for a stated Term: when their Term expires, verily Allah has in His sight all His servants." (Fatir:45)



Allah ( subhanah wa ta'ala ) sometimes allows some people to suffer to test others ( like us ) , and see how we react to them. When you see a person who is sick, poor and needy, then you are tested by Allah. Allah is there with that suffering person to test your charity and your faith.

( take a look at the hadith below )



“Allah will say on the Day of Judgment, ‘O son of Adam, I was sick and you did not visit Me.' He will say, ‘O my Lord, how could I visit You, when you are the Lord of the Worlds.' Allah will say, ‘Did you not know that My servant so-and-so was sick and you did not visit him? Did you not know that if you had visited him, you would have found Me there?' Allah will say, ‘O son of Adam, I asked you for food and you fed Me not.' He shall say, ‘O my Lord, how could I feed you and you are the Lord of the Worlds?' And Allah will say, ‘Did you not know that My servant so-and-so was in need of food and you did not feed him? Did you not know that if you had fed him, you would have found that to have been for Me?' ‘O son of Adam, I asked you for water and you did not give Me to drink.' The man shall say, ‘O my Lord, how could I give You water, when You are the Lord of the Worlds?' Allah will say, ‘My servant so-and-so asked you for water and you did not give him to drink water. Did you not know that if you had given him to drink, you would have found that to have been for Me.' (Muslim, Hadith no. 4661)



in summary; we can say that sufferings occur to teach us that we must adhere to Allah ( subhanah wa ta'ala's ) natural and moral laws. It is sometimes to punish those who violate Allah's natural or moral laws. It is to test our faith in Allah and to test our commitment to human values and charity. so like whenever we encounter sufferings we should think and ask ourselves, “Have we broken any law of Allah?” . “Could it be a punishment?” Let us repent and ask forgiveness and reform our ways. “Could it be a test and trial for us?” Let us work hard to pass this test. So when we see suffering, that's the things we should ask ourselves.



salam alaikom

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Creation story -



creation of the man :

Here is the link :

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/13286



Purpose of creation :

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/42237



Why we have evil :

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/6297/iblees



I didn't understood your 'RS' thingy, but I've done what I can by relating fatwas.