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CHAPTER NO.

TOPICS PAGE NO.

02 Beliefs and Worship 403 Holy Manners 2504 Manners 6705 Springheads of Guidance 98

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book4Chapter 2 Beliefs and Worship

1. The Belief in the Afterlife (Akhirah)and its Role in Character Building

1. Answer the following in detail.a. Write down the meaning of belief in the afterlife.Ans: Belief: Belief means accepting something true from the heart.

Belief in Islam, is considering true from the heart the basic beliefs of Islam i.e. the Oneness of Allah Almighty, the existence of angles, heavenly books, prophets and the afterlife.

Belief in afterlife: Faith discusses the belief in afterlife and its role in

character-building so that students have the right concept of the afterlife and are encouraged to do good deeds.

Concept of Akhirah: Akhirah is an Arabic word which means something that

follows. It means that humans do not end for good with their death, but they will be resurrected on a certain day and rewarded for their deeds, good or bad.

The Holy Quran mentions the believers of the afterlife as:

…and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the afterlife.b. Describe the importance of belief in the afterlife.Ans: The belief in the afterlife is one of the important teachings

of Islam. This belief is asserted upon much in the Holy Quran and ranks next to belief in Oneness of Allah. It is because the afterlife is the basis for all the deeds in this world. The belief in the afterlife gives the concept of a never-ending life described to human beings by the prophets of Allah Almighty.

About the afterlife, every prophet of Allah Almighty told

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book5his people that life in this world is temporary, and the afterlife is never-ending. The Prophets informed that the life in this world is a trial from Allah Almighty.

The belief in afterlife tells us that it is only Allah Almighty who created everything in this universe for the first time, and only He will create these things again in an exalted way. It is the belief in the afterlife that produces love for Allah Almighty in the hearts of human beings.

If a person does not believe in the afterlife all his deeds will be discarded. There is a painful punishment for such people in the afterlife.

Allah Almighty says:

(Al-Araf 7: 147) Those who reject Our signs and the meeting in the

afterlife,vain are their deeds. The Holy Prophet said about the believers in

the afterlife: A person died so that he believed in Allah Almighty and the afterlife he will be said: Enter Paradise through any of its eight gates you like.

c. What is the role of belief in the afterlife in character building?

Ans: The belief in the afterlife (Akhirah) makes life of a human being purposeful. A believer in the afterlife not only does the right things but also preaches righteousness. Such a person always remains loyal to the commandments of Allah Almighty instead of getting wordly benefits only.Belief in the afterlife has the following impacts on human life:

1. A Sense of Responsibility: Belief in the afterlife produces a feeling of obedience to

Allah Almighty in a Muslim. This feeling wards them off

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book6evil and inclines them to what is good. On the basis of this feeling, a Muslim always keep in view the eternal blessings of afterlife and strives to do good deeds day and night.

2. A Ray of Hope: The Muslims do good deeds in the hope that the deeds will

be rewarded magnificently, They have a hope that every good deed will be useful to them in the afterlife. Belief in the afterlife is a ray of hope that a Muslim always strives to gain the will of Allah Almighty.

3. Trust in Allah Almighty: Belief in the afterlife is a source for creating trust in Allah

Almighty. The Prophets , their Companions and Virtuous people always trust in Allah and work for public benefit. They do not expect reward from people in this world, rather do their work believing in Allah.

4. Patience and Endurance: Belief in the afterlife produces characteristics of patience

and endurance in a believer. Man has the knowledge that every hardship in this world results in heightening his status in the view of Allah. Likewise it is Allah Almighty who bestows happiness. Allah Almighty has a great reward for those bearing difficulties and hardships with patience.

5. Bravery: A person who believes in the afterlife is never afraid of

saying the right thing to a powerful ruler. Belief in the afterlife produces in them a feeling that the afterlife is better than the life in this world. They, therefore, do not hesitate to sacrifice their lives in the way of Allah Almighty.

6. Desire to do Good: Belief in the afterlife plays an effective role in creating a

desire to do good and hating evil. Belief in the afterlife is the basis of every good deed. A Muslim never harms others due to their fear of Allah, neither do they deny the rights of others nor do they harm them in any way. They always keep in mind that one day they will face Allah Almighty. They therefore, always think of doing more and more good deeds.

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book72. Answer the following in brief.a. Write a verse of the Holy Quran with its translation

about belief in the afterlife.Ans: The Holy Quran mentions the believers of the afterlife as:

…and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the afterlife.b. What qualities does the belief in the afterlife produce in

a believer?Ans:(1) A sense of responsibility (2) A ray of hope(3) Trust in Allah Almighty (4) Patience and endurance (5) Bravery (6) Desire to do good.c. 'Belief in afterlife produces bravery in a Muslim'.

Elaborate the statement. A person who believes in the afterlife is never afraid of

saying the right thing to a powerful ruler. Belief in the afterlife produces in them a feeling that afterlife is better than the life in this world. They, therefore, do not hesitate to sacrifice their lives in the way of Allah Almighty.

d. How does belief in the afterlife provide a foundation for good deeds?

Muslims always keep in mind that one day they will face Allah Almighty. They therefore, always think of doing more and more good deeds.

e. Write a hadith about belief in the afterlife.Ans: The Holy Prophet said about the believer in

the afterlife: A person died so that he believed in Allah Almighty and the afterlife he will be said: Enter Paradise through any of its eight gates you like.

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book83. Select the correct answer.i. Life in this world is:

(a) eternal (b) temporary (c) protected (d) 60 years

ii. Belief in the afterlife makes human life:(a) purposeful (b) purposeless (c) limited (d) sumptuous

iii. Every Muslim does good deeds with a hope that Allah Almighty will give a magnificent:(a) calculation (b) price (c) reward (d) wealth

iv. The deeds of a disbeliever of the afterlife get:(a) useful (b) uncountable (c) discarded (d) beneficial

v. A believer in the afterlife is never afraid of saying ________ in the presence of a powerful ruler.(a) the repentance (b) the right thing (c) thankfulness (d) disbelief

4. Fill in the blanks.(a) Belief in the afterlife produces a desire to do good.(b) Every hardship results in heightening his status in the view

of Allah Almighty.(c) The afterlife is better than worldly life.(d) Belief in afterlife produces love for Allah Almighty.(e) Humans do not end for good with their death.5. Match the Column A with the Column B.

A Ba. Virtuous b. belief in life after deathb. belief in afterlife a. believers of afterlifec. Akhirah e. for trial d. Faith means c. is an Arabic worde. Life in this world d. believing something true from the heart

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2. Fast: Virtues and Social Impact1. Answer the following in detail.a: Describe the meaning of fasting. Fast is one of the pillars of Islam. The Arabic word for fast

is “Saum”. It literally means to halt, or stay calm. As an Islamic term, it means to stop eating and fulfilling sensual desires from dawn till sunset.

Importance and Virtues of Fast: The Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan. Fasting

is incumbent on every adult and healthy Muslim. Allah Almighty has declared fasting incumbent in every period and on every ummah.

Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran:

O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that may self-restraint (Al-Baqrah 2: 183)

Fasting is a worship with manifold and many times reward. The basic aim of fasting is virtuousness and keeping away from evil.

Virtuousness is another name for a feeling that keeps humans away from evil and inclines them to good deeds. Fasting is a big source for keeping humans away from sins. The Holy Quran, at another place, describes the necessity of fasting in the following words:

So everyone of you who is present during that month should spend it in fasting. (Al-Baqarah 2:185)

b. Discuss the virtues of fasting.Ans: The Holy Prophet said that every good deed of a

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book10son of Adam is rewarded from ten times to seven hundred times but a fast about which Allah Almighty says” It is for Me and only I shall give its reward because a person fasting gives up eating and all their desires for Me only “(Ibn-e- Majah, Hadith: 1638).

The fast is a worship rewarded directly by Allah without involving angels. It is good tiding for those who fast they will get reward for their worship by the Lord Himself, involving nobody else.

This is a proof of unusual importance of fast. The Holy Prophet said more about the virtues and necessity of fast. "Fast is shield. The person fasting, therefore, should not do useless talk, nor should they do anything the ignorant do. If a person gets ready to quarrel and kill, the person fasting, or calls them names, the person fasting should only say, ‘I’ m fasting".

By Allah who holds my life, the smell from the mouth of the person fasting is dearer and holier to Allah than the fragrance of musk”. (Bukhari Hadith: 1776)

At another occasions, the Holy Prophet said "Jannah has a door called Riyan. Only those who fast shall enter Jannah through it".

Keeping in view all these virtues of fast, the Muslims should make special arrangements for worship during this month, and avoid wasting their time, It is because the reward for compulsory worship is increased seventy times during the month of Ramadan, and voluntary worship is rewarded equal to compulsory worship.

C. Write down the social impact of fasting. Social Impact of Fasting:1. An Overall Environment of Virtues: Fasting is a worship performed collectively by the Muslims.

It creates a magnificent aura of virtues around. This aura of virtues creates on inclination for good deeds and a hatred for sins.

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book112. Discipline: Fasting results in creating discipline among the Muslims.

Eating “Sahar” and “Iftar” and doing other deeds punctually is an important source for creating discipline among the Muslims.

3. Punctuality: Fasting teaches punctuality also. Observing punctuality

during the month of Ramadan makes the Muslim used to doing things punctually during the other months of the year.

4. Sacrifice: The holy deed of fasting is a great source for inducing the

good quality of sacrifice. This emotion is better displayed near the time of breaking fast when everyone has a desire to eat and drink but they sacrifice their desires only for the sake of Allah. This display by one Muslim induces others to sacrifice. So fasting is a great source of spreading the desire to sacrifice commonly.

5. Unity and Equality: The secret of development of any community is unity

and equality among its people. Fasting teaches us, unity and equality, and incites doing some efforts collectively. The establishment of an aura of unity and equality creates a feeling of natural love due to which a community progresses speedily.

6. Mutual Sympathy: Hunger and draught in the condition of fasting let us feel

the pains and troubles of other and incites sympathy for them. The Muslims make preparations for breaking fast for the poor and needy, and also try to fulfill their other needs. Ramadan, therefore, is also called the month of sympathy and pity.

7. Protection against Sins: Fast is a shield. Fast saves us from sins just like a shield

saves from the attack of an enemy. It teaches us how to save, a problem, trouble and severity of weather. Bearing

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book12hunger and thirst, controlling one's tongue and sensual desires, and providing training for sleeping and waking up punctually at a certain time are the fundamental purposes of fasting.

8. Virtues and Warding off Evils: The fundamental purpose of fasting is creating a feeling

of doing virtuous things and warding off sins and evils. A person fasts keeping in view the fear of Allah Almighty, and they do this deed only to fulfill the will of Allah rather than for wordly benefits. For this reason, they control their tongue, body and emotions so that Allah Almighty may accept their deeds and it becomes a treasure for their afterlife. Emotions of piety and righteousness have a good impact on others and incite the same emotions in others.

2. Answer in brief.a. In which month do the Muslims fast?Ans: The Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan.b. Why is fasting compulsory?Ans: Allah Almighty has declared fasting incumbent in every

period and on every ummah.c. Write a verse from the Holy Quran with its translation

about the topic that fasting is compulsory.Ans: Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran.

O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to those before you that you may self-restraint. (Al-Baqrah 2:183)

d. Write a Hadith about the virtues of fasting.Ans. The Holy Prophet said "Jannah has a door called

Riyan. Only those who fast shall enter Jannah through it".e. Why is Ramadan called the month of sympathy and

pity?

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book13Ans: Hunger and draught in the condition of fasting let us feel

the pains and troubles of others, and incites sympathy for them. The Muslims make preparations for breaking fasts for the poor and needy’ and also try to fulfill their other needs.

Ramadan, therefore, is also called the month of sympathy and pity.

3. Select the correct answer.i. What is the Arabic word for fast?

(a) salah (b) zakat (c) saum (d) sabrii. The smell from a person fasting is dearer to Allah Almighty

than the smell of what?(a) musk (b) saffron (c) rose (d) jasmine

iii. It is compulsory to fast during:(a) Ramadhan (b) Shawwal (c) Muharram (d) Rajab

iv. Fast is a great source for saving humans from:(a) poverty (b) sins (c) hunger (d) fear

v. Fast starts at:(a) dawn (b) sunrise (c) sunset (d) noon

4. Mark the true and false.(a) Fasting is a pillar of Islam. (b) The Muslims fast during Muharram. (c) Fasting means bearing pain. (d) A person fasting should not talk meaningless things. (e) The rewarded for compulsory worship is five times

during Ramadan. 5. Match the Column A with the Column B.

A B(a) Riyan (c) from ten to 700 times(b) Fast (b) is one of the pillars of Islam(c) Reward for every good (a) a door of al-Jannah(d) The purpose of fast (e) the month of sympathy and pity(e)Ramadan (d) to create fear of Allah and piety

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3. Hajj and its Universality1. Answer the following in detail.(a) Write a note on the virtues of the Hajj.Ans. The Importance and Virtues of Hajj: For going for Hajj, it is necessary to be able to afford. Hajj

is incumbent upon every person who has enough wealth for the expenses of the family apart from the expenses for means of travelling to Makkah and for staying there.

Allah Almighty in the Holy Quran says:

Pilgrimage is a duty men owe to Allah-those who can afford the journey. (Al-Imran 3:97)

The Hajj is so holy a deed that it is a source of forgiveness for all the sins in the past.

The Holy Prophet said keep performing the hajj and umrah because both of them remove sins and poverty like the Kiln removes dirt from gold and silver. (Tirmizi Hadith: 810)

The Hajj is a Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim . Our Holy Prophet revived Hajj and its true spirit. The Hajj is a worship that is an essence of all the physical and monetary worships because it requires spending of wealth and doing effort. The Holy Prophet described the virtues of the Hajj:

Whoever performed the Hajj for Allah Almighty in such a manner that neither they said anything evil nor did they commit a sin, will return like the day their mother gave them birth. (Bukhari, Hadith 1431)

Whenever the Hajj gets affordable do not delay performing it. Life is not dependable. It is not sure that the means and

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book15affordability will exist. For such people, the Holy Prophet

said severly: if a disease or a powerful ruler has not halted a person from performing the Hajj, yet they do not perform it, they can die as a Christian or a Jew.

( Tirmizi. Hadith: 812) Those who afford the Hajj but do not perform it should

know that Allah is Self-Sufficient. It does not harm them. Rather such persons themselves will get deprived of the Kindness of Allah. The Hajj is the essence of all the worships. Allah is remembered like in Salah; money is spent like in the zakat, and there is a lesson for controlling one’s self like in Fasting.

b. What is meant by the rituals of the HajjAns: Rituals of the Hajj mean the way the Hajj is performed,

and it also means the deeds the pilgrims perform during the period of the Hajj. The important rituals of the Hajj are as follows:

1. Meeqat The place where Ihram for the Hajj is worn.2. Ihram They are two unsown sheets of white cloth.3. Talbiyah Talbiyah is read after wearing Ihram. The words of Talbiyah

are: I am present, O Allah. I am present. I am present You have

no partner I am present Indeed, You owe all praise and goodness. Your is the kingdom Everywhere; You have no partner.

4. Tawaf Moving seven times around the Kaabah is called Tawaf.5. The Black stone This is a stone in the corner of Kaabah from where Tawaf

is started.6. Istilam Kissing the black stone.7. Sa’ i (Effort)

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book16 Move seven rounds between the two hills called Safa and

Marwah.8. Mina Mina is a vast ground where pilgrims stay.9. Stay at Arafat The stay of all the pilgrims in the ground of Arafat on the

9th of Zilhajjah is called Waqoof-e-Arafah it is the major ritual of the Hajj.

10. Muzadalifah It is another ground where pilgrims stay nightlong after

returning from Arafat.11. Slaughter The act of slaughtering animals commemorates the

enthusiasm of Prophet Ismail for sacrifice.12. Shaving the Head After slaughtering animals, pilgrims get shaved their

heads.13. Jamarat Jamarat means the pillars in the ground of Mina, that

pilgrims throw stones at.c. Write in detail about the universality of the Hajj.Ans: The Universality of the Hajj: The Hajj is a great universal worship. Hundreds of

thousands of Muslims gather together at a centre and perform the responsibility of the Hajj dressed all alike. The Hajj is a symbol of love and unity among the Muslims.

1. The Concept of Universal Brotherhood The Muslims from all parts of the world belong to different

races and families. At the occasion of the Hajj, all wear the same type of clothes, and worship Allah in the same manner. All are raising the same slogan of “Labbaik ,Allahumma Labbaik. Which present their concept of unity and universal brotherhood.

2. The Concept of Universal Equality At the occasion of the Hajj, all the Muslims dressed alike

recite the praise of Allah Almighty and present the concept

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book17of universal equality. This way the differences of colour, race and nationality diminishes and the magnificent view of universal equality gets apparent.

3. Awareness of the Conditions of Nations Meeting of people of different nations every year promotes

mutual feelings of friendship, affection and sympathy. People get aware of the conditions and problems of other nations.

4. Awareness of the Real Spirit of the Religion At the occasion of the Hajj, the Muslims shun sectarian

differences and follow a single imam and get aware of the real spirit of the religion.

5. Discipline All the Muslims perform prayers in congregation. They

all follow the same imam. Tawaf, stay in Mina, travel to Arafat, listening sermon of the same imam are practical examples of discipline.

6. International Trade The Muslims from all the corners of the world come to

Saudi Arabia to perform the compulsory responsibility of the Hajj. They buy necessities of life from there. People from different countries also sell their products. This get together results in not only trade benefits, but also in cultural exchange.

7. Brotherhood and Sympathy The universal gathering of pilgrims promotes brotherhood

and sympathy. When people of different colours and races meet together, it promotes feeling of brotherhood and sympathy among them. The Muslims from all over the world get introduced to each other.

The Hajj revives the sacrifices Hazrat Ibrahim and his family gave to fulfill the commandments of Allah. The people who bowed before the Will of Allah earned His blessings.

We, therefore, should try to act according to the commandments of Allah, and should not disobey Him so

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book18that we get His bounties in this world and in the Hereafter.

2. Answer the following in brief.a. Write down the meanings of the HajjAns: The Hajj is an important pillar of Islam. The word Hajj

literally means intention. The term Hajj means visiting the Baitullah during the certain days of Zulhajjah and performing other rituals.

b. What did the Holy prophet say about those who do not perform the Hajj?

Ans: The Holy Prophet said severely if a disease or a Powerful rules has not halted a person from performing it, they can die as Christian or a Jew. (Tirmizi, Hadith 812)

c. What is meant by Talbiyah?Ans: Talbiyah is read after wearing Ihram The words of Talbiyah

are I am present, O Allah, I am present I am present. You have no partner. I am present Indeed, You owe all praise and goodness. Yours is the kingdom Everywhere. You have no partner.

d. Write a verse of the Holy Quran that tells that Hajj is compulsory.

Ans: Allah Almighty in the Holy Quran says:

Pilgrimage is a duty men owe to Allah- those who can afford the journey. (Al Imran 3.97)

e. Write a hadith that tells that the Hajj is compulsory.Ans: The Holy Prophet described the virtues of the

Hajj.

Whoever performed the Hajj for Allah Almighty in such a manner that neither they said anything evil nor did they commit a sin, will return like the day their mother gave

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book19them birth.

3. Select the correct answer.i. The pilgrims take __________ rounds between Safa and

Marwah Mountains.(a) five (b) seven (c) ten (d)eight

ii. What is meant by Rami of Jamarat?(a) taking rounds (b) shaving head(c) throwing stones (d) staying

iii. Kissing the Black Stone is called:(a) Tawaf (b) Slaughter(c) Sa’i (d) Istilam

iv. The two things that destroy poverty and sins are:(a) The Hajj and Umrah (b) Migration and helping others(c) Thinking and meditating (d) Cleverness and cunningness

v. The greatest ritual of the Hajj is:(a) stay at Madina (b) stay at ’Arafa(c) stay at Qiblatein (d) stay at Taif

4. Fill in the blanks.a. It is necessary to be affordable person for performing the

Hajj.b. The Hajj is a source of forgiveness of all the previous sins.c. The Hajj is a Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim .d. Ihram are two unsown white sheets of cloth.e. The hajj has the essence of all the worships of Islam.5. Mark the true and false.(a) Meeqat is a place where animals are slaughtered. (b) Mina is a vast ground. (c) The body and wealth both are involved in performing the Hajj. (d) The Hajj literally means dressing alike. (e) The Hajj is performed during Ziqa’dah.

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4. Jihad and its Value1. Answer the following in detail.a. Describe the types of Jihad. Types of Jihad: Some of the types of Jihad are as follows:1. Jihad with one’s self Jihad against one’s wills and one’s self in quitting personal

wishes in favour of spending good according to the way of the Holy Prophet and the commandments of Allah Almighty, eradicating evils and preaching the religion. This type of Jihad is called the major Jihad.

2. Jihad through wealth Yet another way of Jihad is spending (wealth in service

of and for preaching the religion, providing mujahids with arms, clothing, food and materials for treatment of wounds. This is Jihad bil'maal. Allah Almighty in the Holy Quran says:

That you believe in Allah and His messenger, and that you strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. (Al- Saff 61:11)

3. Jihad through tongue Taking risk for doing everything good and for performing

responsibilities, and expressing the truth is jihad through the tongue. The Holy Prophet said: The greatest Jihad is speaking the truth in the presence of a cruel rules. ( Tirmizi Hadith 2174)

The Holy prophet said to Hazrat Ali “O Ali” if a single non- Muslim embraces Islam because of your preaching it is enough for your salvation from hell.

( Bukhari, Hadith 201).

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book214. Jihad through Knowledge If the Muslims are getting away from the teachings of the

religion, striving for their rectification and training and spending wealth for this is also Jihad. In the same way, refuting the objections of non muslims in the light of Islam and persuading them to embrace Islam is Jihad through Knowledge.

5. Jihad with Sword/ Arms The last stage of devotion to Allah Almighty is that one

sacrifices one’s life in the way of Allah Almighty. The Holy Prophet gave the good news of Al- Jannah for such people. Calling such people “the dead’’ is disliked by Allah Almighty. Allah Almighty says:

And say not of those who are killed in the way of Allah "They are dead" No, they are living, but you perceive (it) not (Al-Baqrah,2 :154)

Describing the importance of Jihad with arms/swords, the Holy prophet said:

Indeed, al-Jannah is in the shades of swords ( Bukhari, Hadith:83)

(b) Write a note on the virtues of Jihad.Ans: Virtues of Jihad Such people as are killed during Jihad in the way of Allah

Almighty are called martyrs (Shaheed). The status of shaheed in Islam is so high that it is not allowed to call them “the dead”, rather they are called the living and receiving their rizq from their Lord, Allah Almighty, Martyrs get an especial life from Allah Almighty. They receive bounties from Him.

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book22 Taking care of the families of those persons who were

martyred, providing them with clothing accommodation, and eatables is the duty of all Muslims. The Holy Prophet

said, “Any person who equipped a Muslim in the way of Allah Almighty and took care of such a person‘s family, they also participated in the Jihad. Reward and virtues are not limited only to a person killed in the way of religion, but there is great reward for those who are teased, tortured, dishonored, or harmed in any way. They have great reward with Allah and Allah Almighty will give them such great statuses in the afterlife that great worshipers will be envious and desirous that they also had been tortured so that they would also get the same blessings.

C: Write down the manners of Jihad.Ans: Jihad has been permitted for two purposes:(i) For your protection and defence(ii) To eradicate evil, cruelty and mischief In Jihad, a Muslim spends his wealth, time, abilities, and

even life for the glory of his religion. Jihad should be for the religion of Allah Almighty and for his obedience so that the evil and mischief get eradicated; it is because mischief has been stated severer than murder. The use of power should not be because of some personal reasons, national bias, enemity or for gaining fame, rather only for fulfilling the commandments of Allah and for the service of his religion. The Holy Prophet introduced such remarkable reforms that changed the horrifying concept of war in the period of ignorance. The Holy Prophet commanded not to kill children, the old and women. He ordered that the houses of the enemy should not be put to fire, the trees bearing fruits should not be felled: crops should not be harmed. If a Muslim gives a shelter to a non-Muslim they shall not be harmed. The Holy Prophet

gave special instructions to the Commander-in-Chief of the army for first inviting the enemies to Islam, they should be asked to pay a tax (Jizyah), If they deny

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book23paying Jizyah, then fight them.

Jihad is a necessity for the current times when evil is getting prevalent, but the virtue is becoming rare.

Every person should strive practically for the eradication of evils according to their capability with their tongue, wealth, theirselves knowledge and their life so that the whole world becomes a place of peace and evil and evil people are eradicated.

2. Answer in brief.a. Describe the meanings of Jihad in the way of Allah.Ans: Jihad means endeavour. In Shari’ah Jihad means bearing all

difficulties and using one’s mental, monetary and physical abilities in the way of Allah for spreading and promoting the cause of Islam, the true religion.

b. What are the purposes of Jihad?Ans: Jihad has been permitted for two purposes.(i) For your protection and defence(ii) To eradicate evil, cruelty and mischiefc. What is the method of doing jihad through wealth?Ans: Another way of Jihad is spending wealth in service of and

for preaching the religion, providing mujahids with arms, clothing, food and materials for treatment of wounds this is Jihad bil mal.

d. In what words did the Holy Prophet expressed his desire for martyrdom?

Ans. Shahadat (Martyrdom) is a glory the Holy Prophet himself yearned for. He said “By God who holds my life, I have a great wish that I fight in the way of Allah and get martyred” I would be resurrected and martyred again, then given life the third time and martyred again “ (Musnad Ahmad Hadith 7:517)

e. From where do the shaheeds get their rizq?Ans: The status of shaheed in Islam is so high that it is not allowed

to call them “the dead” rather they are called the living and

Gohar Islamic Studies 8 Key Book24receiving their rizq from their Lord, Allah Almighty.

3. Select the correct answer.i. The types of Jihad are:

(a) three (b) four (c) five (d) sixii. Providing arms, clothing, food and equipment for treating

wounds is Jihad through:(a) tongue (b) one’s self(c) wealth (d) knowledge

iii. When the first drop of the blood of a Mujahid falls on earth, they get forgiveness for their:(a) sins (b) blames (c) crimes (d) errors

iv. The last stage for devotion to Allah Almighty is to sacrifice ____________ in His way.(a) property (b) life (c) death (d) wealth

v. The status the Holy Prophet himself desired for is being:(a) wealthy (b) beautiful (c) martyr (d) famous

4. Fill in the blanks.a. Jihad means endeavour.b. A person who takes part in Jihad is called a mujahid.c. The greatest Jihad is telling the truth in the presence of a

cruel ruler.d. Fitna (mischief) has been declared severer than murder.e. Al-Jannah is in the shade of swords.5. Match the Column A with the Column B.

A Ba. Martyrdom b. is in the shades of swords.b. Al-Jannah c. Jihad.c. Striving against the power

that harms the religion ise. a special life from Allah Almighty.

d. Martyr means a. was the desire of the

Holy Prophet .e. A martyr gets d. one killed in the way of Allah.

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