CHARACTERISTICS OF ISLAM (PART 2)

The teachings of Islam are all-encompassing with guidance for all aspects
of human life.

The above statement refers to ________________ as one one of the Characteristics of Islam.

• Al-Rabbaniyyah

• Al-Insaniyyah

• Al-'Alamiyyah

• Al-Shumuliyyah

• Al-Wasatiyyah

Choose the relevant evidence(s) of the holistic and comprehensiveness of the teachings of Islam;

• A Timeless Message

• A Message for Every Phase of One’s Life

• A Message for All Aspects of One’s Life

• A Message for A Specific Group of People at Specific Time and Place

Islamic belief encompasses metaphysical discourse as well. It deals with the questions of one’s existence, such as the Divine Being, the nature of the universe and man, Prophethood, and fate. Islam provides man with decisive answers to
those questions.

The above statement refers to ____________________ as one of the Characteristics of Islam in the aspect of 'Aqidah.

• Al-Rabbaniyyah

• Al-Insaniyyah

• Al-'Alamiyyah

• Al-Shumuliyyah

• Al-Wasatiyyah

Islam enjoins man to use both intellect and intuition regarding creed. The use of both faculties is crucial in comprehending questions concerning the existence and knowledge of God and unseen matters.

The above statement refers to Al-Shumuliyyah as one of the Characteristics of Islam in the aspect of _____________________.

• 'Aqidah

• 'Ibadah

• Akhlaq

Worship in Islam is not exclusively limited to the Five Pillars of Islam only, but also encompasses all beneficial acts which
benefit people concerning their affairs and make their lives better.

The above statement refers to ____________________ as one of the Characteristics of Islam in the aspect of 'Ibadah.

• Al-Rabbaniyyah

• Al-Insaniyyah

• Al-'Alamiyyah

• Al-Shumuliyyah

• Al-Wasatiyyah

Dr. Yūsuf al-Qaraḍawi defines ____________________ as a balance between the
two opposite ends, neither extreme nor deficient.

• Al-Rabbaniyyah

• Al-Insaniyyah

• Al-'Alamiyyah

• Al-Shumuliyyah

• Al-Wasatiyyah

Islam strikes a balance in terms of belief. It promotes absolute monotheism (belief in One God) that stands in the middle between religions which promote polytheism (belief in more than one god) and ideologies which negate the existence of god as in atheism.

Choose the most relevant Characteristic of Islam as exemplified in the above statement (in the aspect of 'Aqidah).

• Al-Rabbaniyyah

• Al-Insaniyyah

• Al-'Alamiyyah

• Al-Shumuliyyah

• Al-Wasatiyyah

Allah S.W.T commands a Muslim to delay his worldly activities when the call of Friday prayer is made. He could resume his business after completing his prayer yet not to forget to remember Allah S.W.T. Such is the life of a Muslim which is carefully balanced between his responsibilities in the world and his religious obligations.

The above statement refers to Al-Wasatiyyah as one of the Characteristics of Islam in the aspect of _____________________.

• 'Aqidah

• 'Ibadah

• Akhlaq

According to Dr. Yūsuf al-Qaraḍawī, the (a) ________________ of Islam is manifested in its objectives, principles, and methods relating to religious and moral aspects.
Meanwhile, the (b) __________________ of Islam is demonstrated in the executions of the goals and
principles, as well as the worldly and scientific matters.

• (a) Thabat (Stability)

  (b) Murunah (Flexibility)

• (a) Murunah (Flexibility)

  (b) Thabat (Stability)

ʿAmmār bin Yāsir has made a mere verbal declaration of his disbelief at the moment he was threatened with death. Nevertheless, his heart was firmly set upon his actual belief.

Choose the most relevant Characteristic of Islam exemplified in the above story (in the aspect of 'Aqidah).

• Al-Thabat and Al-Murunah

• Al-Wasatiyyah

• Al-Insaniyyah

• Al-Shumuliyyah