1. Specifics 23 Questions A.S. Hashim, MD Questions about Al-Baaqir

2. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics2 Definition of Terms in this Slide Show Institute of Ahlul Bayt: Refers to the teachings and discussions by Ahlul Bayt. This was conducted at: Institute of Ahlul Bayt: Refers to the teachings and discussions by Ahlul Bayt. This was conducted at: The house of the Imam The house of the Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi Masjid Al-Nabawi At or near the Grand Mosque during Haj At or near the Grand Mosque during Haj Piety-minded: Refers to the many Schools of thought: Like that of Ibn Abbas, of Ibn Omar, Jabriah, Qadariyah, Murj’iah, Ahlul Raa’y, Ahlul Qiyas, etc. Piety-minded: Refers to the many Schools of thought: Like that of Ibn Abbas, of Ibn Omar, Jabriah, Qadariyah, Murj’iah, Ahlul Raa’y, Ahlul Qiyas, etc.

3. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics3 At what age did Al ‑ Baaqir become the Imam? a.At the age of 38 Years b.At the age of 24 c.At the age of 55 d.At the age of 61

4. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics4 Describe the 3 vital phases in the historical Islamic development. a.Phase #1 (the Prophet’s emphasis) was on teaching Islam in depth, especially to the Sahaaba b.Phase #2: (Ali, Hasan and Husain) were to fight the deviants who endanger Islam, in preparation for Karbala c.Phase #3: (the rest of the Imams) to shoulder the heavy task to educate, culminating in the Institute of Ahlul Bayt d.All the above

5. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics5 Explain the significance of Phase I of the historical Islamic development: Carried out by the Prophet (pbuh) a.Educating as many Sahaaba as possible and b.Pointing to would be the negative forces that lay ahead c.It took 23 years d.all the above

6. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics6 Explain the significance of Phase II in the historical Islamic development. a.Carried out by Ali, then Al-Hasan, then Al- Husain b.Fighting off Muslims of various degrees in faith who were endangering Islam c.It took 41 years up to the culmination of Karbala d.all the above

7. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics7 Explain the significance of Phase III in the historical Islamic development. a.Carried out by Zainul Abideen followed by the rest of the Imams b.Task of teaching to produce scholars in Islam, and this culminated in the Institute of Ahlul Bayt c.It continued from 61H to 329H, a span of 268 years d.all the above

8. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics8 How did Al ‑ Baaqir undertake enlarging upon phase 3 of the historical Islamic development. a.Al ‑ Baaqir nurtured and expanded the Institute his father had started. b.Al ‑ Baaqir's times were easier than before, he therefore was able to work more freely and produce more. c.a+b Al ‑ Baaqir was well reputed for his exceptional capacity of diagnosing a theological problem and coming out with excellent solution d.Al-Baaqir couldn’t do it without the help of the rulers

9. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics9 Describe the early days of the Islamic Institute Zainul Abideen had established. a.The Institute’s site was the Prophet's Mosque or Imam Zainul Abideen's home, b.the scholars were personally tutored but expected to teach the public in their territories. c.a+b the verbal means of communication was the popular way. d.People were pushed by the Khalifa to go learn at the hand of Imam Al-Baaqir

10. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics10 How many scholars attended the Institute of Ahlul Bayt during the Imamah of Al ‑ Baaqir? a.300 over 18 year period b.160 c.529 d.512

11. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics11 How many books did the scholars who attended the Institute of Ahlul Bayt write? a.100 b.212 c.64 d.22

12. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics12 Name the book Al ‑ Baaqir wrote and which became an often source of reference. a.Book of Tafseer b.Book of Jurisprudence c.Book of Du’aa d.Book of Munajaat

13. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics13 Explain the comments of Ibn Muslim about Al ‑ Baaqir. a.Every time I faced a complex (theological problem), I had to seek its solution from Imam Al ‑ Baaqir, till I asked him about 30,000 Hadiths."—meaning numerous Hadiths. b.Every time I faced a problem, I fetched the Quran then Al ‑ Baaqir c.Every time I faced a problem, I fetched Saheefa Sajjadiya then Al ‑ Baaqir d.Every time I faced a problem, I looked into the Jafr then Al ‑ Baaqir

14. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics14 Evaluate the advice Al ‑ Baaqir gave to Al ‑ Ju'fi. a.I admonish you regarding five points: If your are wronged, do not commit wrong ‑ doing to others, If you are betrayed, do not betray others, b.If you are called a liar, do not be furious, c.If you are praised, do not glorify yourself, d.a+b+c + and If you are criticized, do not brood thinking it castigating

15. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics15 What advice Al ‑ Baaqir did Al-Baaqir give to Khalifa Omar Ibn Abdul Aziz? a."I advice you to regard young Muslims as your sons, the adults as your brothers, and the elderly as your parents; b.therefore, be kind to your sons, stay in touch with your brothers, and c.a+b+ be generous to your parents.“ d.Be firm with those who rebel against your rule.

16. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics16 Mention 3 elements in Khilaafah that can enhance any ruler, as delineated by Al ‑ Baaqir in his advice to Omar II. a.Open your door to the public, be accessible, be just, and repeal all acts of injustice. b.The person with these three qualities will have advanced his faith in Allah: c.The satisfied one whose satisfaction does not lead him to commit falsehood [wrong doing] d.All the above

17. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics17 Describe the condition of the Ummah at the time of Al ‑ Baaqir's Imamah. a.The public's resentment of Benu Umayya had grown many folds, since a good many dubious developments had taken place. b.Some were the direct works of Benu Umayya government policy, c.others were equally related to other important factors. d.a+b+c+ people were horrified by Yazid’s atrocities or others

18. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics18 Describe the unforgotten Yazid's atrocities in Medina and the devastation in Mecca. a.People never forgot the 1,700 Sahaaba killed in Medina and the devastation brought upon it. b.People could forget never how the forces of Yazid partially destroyed the Ka'ba and even burned its cover. c.Neither did people forget how the Ka'ba was wrecked for the second time, now by Al ‑ Hajjaj, during the rulership of Abdul Malik. d.All the above

19. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics19 Mention 4 modes of Al ‑ Hajjaj's rule in Iraq. a.The terrifying violence were none to be forgotten. b.The orphaned people and the victims were the evidence of the reign of terror. c.Al ‑ Hajjaj had ill ‑ treated, killed, and hurt especially the devotees to Ahlul Bayt, was for generations to remember. d.a+b+c+ The rough manner of collection of taxation led to further resentment.

20. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics20 Give 3 reasons for the Mawaali to resent Benu Umayya? a.The new Muslims (called Mawaali) were discriminated against. b.that the emphasis of Zainul Abideen that Taq'wa (Islamic perfection) was the true measure of the person's worth, was not applied by the government. c.a+b+ that taxation (Jiziah versus Ushr) were not fairly levied. d.a+b+c+ Manu Mawaali became very rich because of Al-Hajjaj

21. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics21 Mention the 2 points about the call of the Piety ‑ minded community. a.People could discern how deceptive Benu Umayya were. b.a+ The Piety minded scholars continued to give sermons about Islam almost the way Ahlul Bayt did. c.a+b+ This undermined Benu Umayya further d.c+ But most were enamored by the Khalifas and cooperated

22. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics22 Explain the dialog between the Khariji and Al ‑ Baaqir. a."Whom do you worship?" the Khariji asked b.Al Baaqir replied, "I worship Allah Almighty.“ c.The Khariji retorted, "Have you seen Him?“ d.a+b+c+ Al Baaqir answered, "I have seen Him not with my physical eyes, but with my heart by the perfection of the faith…

23. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics23 What leads to corruption of the intellect according to Al ‑ Baaqir? a.The intellect begins to be corrupted simultaneously with the entry of arrogance and conceit in the mind of a person. b.The degree of deterioration is directly related to the degree of arrogance and conceit, c.i.e., intellect stoops down as much as the arrogance and conceit have risen higher. d.All the above

24. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics24 What is the value of Self ‑ dependence according to Al ‑ Baaqir? a.Feelings of self dependence and honor roam about in the heart of a believer. b.They settle in that corner of the heart in which they find reliance on Allah. c.And from the reliance on Allah one procures self reliance and honor. d.All the above

25. Click for the answer Questions, Al-Baaqir, Specifics25 Mention some sayings of Al ‑ Baaqir. a.What worth has the world? It is like a mount on which you are riding, b.a raiment which you put on, or a woman with whom you keep company. c.The believers are never satisfied in their stay in this world, for what awaits them is far better. d.All the above

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