Topic 1 IK (meaning & importance)

According to Imam al-Jurjani, knowledge is gained when perception is accompanied by...

• Clarity and doubt

• Clarity and certainty

• Consciousness and clarity

• Certainty and stability

The technical meaning of knowledge also refers to...

• a person who has good thinking skills.

• a person who does have doubt in something.

• a person who knows the generals and the particulars of something.

• a person is partially confident in perceiving something.

Sara believes that Understanding Islam II is not that hard, but at the same time doubts whether she can perform well in the subject.

Which level of perception does this refer to?

• Al-Wahm

• Al-Yaqin

• Al-Zann

• Al-Shak

Believing that an amulet ('azimat) can protect a person from harm, refers to which level of perception?

• Al-Yaqin

• Al-Wahm

• Al-Zann

• Al-Shak

Pick TWO true statements.

• Adam A.S had superiority over the angels due to his wisdom.

• Iblis refused to bow down before Adam A.S due to the belief that he is better in knowledge.

• Talut was appointed king by Allah S.W.T due to his nobility and high rank amongst the people.

• Prophet Yusuf A.S himself requested to take up the responsility to manage storehouses because he is confident of his knowledge and ability.

Surah Al-'Alaq (1-5) emphasises the following TWO:

• commandment of Allah in performing prayers.

• to be grateful when possessing knowledge.

• knowledge can be acquired through many ways i.e reading, recording, studying.

• the people of understanding reflects on the signs and the verses of Allah.