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Questions about Zainul
Abideen
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A.S. Hashim, MD
Definition of Terms in this Slide Show
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Institute of Ahlul Bayt: Refers to the
teachings and discussions by Ahlul Bayt.
This was conducted at:
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The house of the Imam
Masjid Al-Nabawi
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.
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Describe the dilemma of Zainul
Abideen.
a.
b.
c.
d.
He knew the Ummah needed his treasure of Islamic
knowledge, but to start outright would raise suspicions of the
officials of Benu Umayya who may destroy him and the line of
Imamah.
In the beginning of Zainul Abideen's Imamah the Islamic
Ummah were extremely unsettled politically.
*a+b+ Once political conditions settled down, Zainul
Abideen (now in his thirties) began to significantly increase
his activity in teaching.
a+b+c+ Regardless of politics Zainul Abideen began to
agitate for a war against the oppressive government
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Explain what Zainul Abideen did once
his seclusion came to an end.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Zainul Abideen recognized fully and clearly the three
pivotal Islamic phases., 1)of fighting for Islam by the
Prophet, 2)then fighting against the detractors of
Islam by Ali and Al-Hasan and Al-Husain, 3)then
explaining first about the Imamah then Ismah thus
teaching Islam in its pure form by the Imams to the
Ummah.
*a+ This blue print was followed by the Imams
meticulously
The blue print was well known but not followed
Benu Umayya ridiculed the blue print and stopped it.
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Mention the 4 points that distinguished
Zainul Abideen's Educational Effort.
a. producing high quality scholars,
b. who were to teach others about true Islam,
c. thus spread the word to the general public,
the ordinary man, about the motive and the
principles which Imam Al-Husain had given
his life for, and
d. *a+b+c+ at the same time expose the
offenses of Benu Umayya.
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At what age did Zainul Abideen increase his
educational works in the community.
a.
b.
c.
d.
*In his forties
In his sixties
In his seventies
In his teens
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List the 3 points Zainul Abideen
stressed about Ahlul Bayt.
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a. Imamah was frequently explained and
emphasized, and
b. Ismah was often emphasized, (Surah 33
: Ayah 33) and
c. *a+b+ the unique and lofty position of Ahlul
Bayt in Islam was often explained.
d. a+b+c+ The tragic status of the Ummah
was often alluded to.
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Explain the view of Zainul Abideen
about the rule of Benu Umayya.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Benu Umayya encouraged and rewarded people
who would come out with a Hadith, especially in
the praise of themselves and what they believed in.
Benu Umayya popularized the concept of absolute
predestination.
Benu Umayya changed the Khilaafah to monarchy
by force and intrigue, instituting a Caesar-like rule.
* a+b+c+ Benu Umayya brought back many
pre-Islamic practices,
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List the 3 of 7 elements Benu Umayya
accomplished to establish themselves as
rulers.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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making very strong alliance with Syrian Arabs who
constituted the back bone of their fighting forces,
buying the loyalty of numerous people by offering
them privileged positions in the government,
state wide propaganda, which was quite effective,
to stir up sympathy for their support,
*All the above
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List the 2 more of 7 elements Benu Umayya
accomplished to establish themselves as
rulers.
a.
b.
c.
d.
taking a pretext of unifying the Ummah and making
it the goal of life,
*a+ having succeeded in establishing a very strong
governing body that was very hard to dislodge,
*a+b+ They failed to attract the Syrians to their
side
*a+b+c+ They failed to hide their seep faith in
Islam
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List 3 more of 7 elements Benu
Umayya accomplished to establish
themselves as rulers.
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a. making a powerful network of undercover
agents to keep an eye on the opposition or
potential opposition, and
b. *a+ relying heavily on the use of brutal
force to suppress any uprisings.
c. They appealed to Zainul Abideen to support
them
d. The appealed to all Arabs to support them
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How many did Benu Umayya consist of
at this period in history?
a. *Their family members, by now reaching
20,000 or more,
b. Their family members reaching 5,000
c. Their family members reaching 50,000,
d. Their family members, reaching 500,000,
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Explain what Benu Umayya did to the
Hadith narration.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Benu Umayya rewarded people to come out with a
Hadith in their favor
Most such Hadiths were the innovation of people
interested in the reward money or in a favor.
This attitude continued from the time of Mu'awiya
onward.
*a+b+c+ It became such that when Bukhari
collected the Hadith, he found 600,000 out of which
only 2,762 were authentic, 6,320 weak! In other
words, Bukhari found 199 unacceptable Hadiths for
each one acceptable Hadith.
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For what reason did Benu Umayya
popularize the predestination concept
(Jabriah)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
While Islam says a person is accountable for his own deeds in
the sight of the Almighty, Benu Umayya promoted only
absolute predestination,
Claiming that Allah is the only One who actuates everything.
Therefore, (according to their claim) man was not responsible
for his acts and deeds, meaning Allah caused it.
*a+b+c+ This concept was emphasized, with the sole
purpose to put the blame on Allah for all their atrocities and
give explanation that it was Allah who caused them to drink
Alcohol, do what is haram, and behave in such un-Islamic
manner.
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Who changed the Khilaafah to
monarchy rule, Byzantine style?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Benu Abbas
*Mu’awiya of Benu Umayya
The Prophet (pbuh)
Imam Ali
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Give an account of how Benu Umayya
brought back some pre-Islamic customs.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Benu Umayya brought back the pre-Islamic
nationalism such as considering the Arabs of Syria
superior to the Arabs of Iraq;
And the Arabs in general as superior to non-Arabs
even though they were Muslims;
And the Arabs of Syria as superior to others who
worked hard for Islam.
*a+b+c+ This policy produced tremendous
resentment among people and finally was
instrumental in destroying the rule of Benu Umayya
itself.
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How long and by whose orders was cursing
Imam Ali over the pulpits mandated?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cursing Imam Ali was started by Mu’awiya
Benu Umayya continued to curse him
*a+b+ The cursing was on the pulpits on Friday
Prayers as a State policy. This was so except
during Khilaafah of the pious Omar son of Abdul
Aziz.
a+b+c+ The cursing was on the pulpits on Friday
Prayers as a State policy. This was so except
during Khilaafah of Yazid
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What is the feeling of Zainul Abideen
about cursing Imam Ali over the
pulpits?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Zainul Abideen was extremely pained at the horrible attitude
of having to curse Imam Ali every Friday on the Minbar
The cursing was done in every mosque all over by order of
the rulers of Benu Umayya.
They cursed the very man whom the Holy Quran had purified
(Surah 33 : Ayah 33) and who was honored by numerous
Hadiths of the Prophet (pbuh)!
A+b+c+ Zainul Abideen was active in reminding people of the
exceptional status Ahlul Bayt occupied in Islam, the first of
whom was Amir al Mu'mineen Ali [Supreme Leader of the
faithful, as the Prophet (pbuh) had called him].
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What was the role of the students of
Zainul Abideen?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The students of Zainul Abideen became scholars
who quoted him wherever they went,
circumstances permitting.
These scholars were the very means to give
speeches (Khutba) and explain to the public, the
common man, what Islam truly taught.
Now the grass roots were being reached, and
people began to think and demand their rights in
the light of Islam.
*a+b+c+ Thus Benu Umayya were exposed at a
faster and faster rate.
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Evaluate the circles of discussions held
by the 50 year old Zainul Abideen.
a.
b.
c.
d.
When Zainul Abideen reached his fifties, the circles
of discussions were extremely fruitful.
*a+ His arduous course of action was the genius
within him that led to such high output, such
beneficial results.
The scholars were concentrated only in Medina
The scholars were fetched after by Benu Umayya
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Who participated and helped Zainul
Abideen in his discourses?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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*Zainul Abideen’s children became scholars of the
highest degree, notably Al-Baaqir and Zaid.
Zainul Abideen’s children became scholars of the
highest degree, notably Al-Kadhim and Ridha.
Zainul Abideen’s children became scholars of the
highest degree, notably Al-Jawaad and Al-Haadi.
Zainul Abideen’s children became scholars of the
highest degree, notably Al-Rasheed and alMa’Moon.
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Explain why the Taq'wa was to be the
criterion and basis for the society.
a.
b.
c.
d.
By Taq’wa people wanted to apply the Holy Quran,
and that only Taq'wa was the criterion of superiority
of man.
they wanted to apply the numerous Quranic
Directives that were purposely bypassed by Benu
Umayya, and
*a+b+ they wanted to bring justice back, by
following the authentic Hadiths as Zainul Abideen
had taught.
They wanted to follow the example of Abdul Malik
ibn Marwan
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Why were the Hadiths narrated by
Zainul Abideen authentic?
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a. *Referencing them to his father then to
Imam Ali through the Prophet
b. Referencing them to his wife from the
Prophet
c. Referencing them to the Khalifa Abdul Malik
d. Referencing them to some major Sahaabi
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Why were Benu Umayya apprehensive
about Zainul Abideen's status?
a. *Afraid of his influence against their rule
b. Resented his friendly influence over the
Khalifa
c. Warned him of severe consequences
d. Did not care much about what Zainul
Abideen exposed of their vice
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At what age did Zainul Abideen die and
what was the cause of his death?
a.
b.
c.
d.
*Age of 57
Age of 45
Age of 65
Age of 73
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What did Zainul Abideen give to
Al-Baaqir before he died?
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a. Before his death, Imam Zainul Abideen
designated the Imamah to his son Al-Baaqir
(a.s.).
b. He also handed over the treasured books
that Imam Ali had written before,
c. *a+b+ the voluminous amount about the
Quran, Tafseer, Hadith, Ah'kaam, and Al-Jafr,
the white and the red.
d. Good advice.
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