Superstition in Islam Flashcard

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The belief that objects or practices have powers

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Superstition

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Which ayah mentions that the Truth knocks out the brains of falsehood?

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21:18(Anbiya)

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Pre-Islamic Arabs relied on divination by shooting arrows to:

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Ascertain future events

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What is the Islamic view on horoscopes and astrology?

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A form of shirk

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The Quran compares falsehood to: A shadow, A brainless entity, A tree without roots, Dust in the wind

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A brainless entity

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Harut and Marut are two angels who have fallen to Earth because they propagated superstition by teaching witchcraft.

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False

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The Qur'an permits practices like observing omens and divining with arrows only if they bring comfort.

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False

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Weak faith is a contributing factor to the rise of superstition.

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True

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Wearing an evil eye due to protection is a sin due to cause a form of shirk.

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True

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Drinking 'holy' water, believing it will give sifa is considered a form of shirk in Islam.

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True