Episode 1 Reflecting Questions:

1. What were the three things enphasized in the last verses of Surah Baqarah? How
is that linked to the beginning of Surah Al e Imran?
2. The Hadith mentions Surah Baqarah and Surah Al e Imran together in terms of
benefiting the believer on the Day of Judgment. Why are they mentioned together?
How are these two surahs connected?
3. Surah Baqarah focuses on Musa (as) and Surah Al e Imran focuses on Eesa (as).
What's the link between both these rasuls?
4. What is the significance of starting Surah Al e Imran with Al Hayy and Al Qayoom?
What does that teach us about how Allah answers duas?
5. Why does Allah mention the Torah and Quran at the start? What's the
connection?
6. What are the two furqans for Bani Israel and what are the two furqans for this
Ummah?
7. What are Muhkum and Muthashabiha verses? Why include them in the Quran?
8. Both Surah Al e Imran and Surah Baqarah talk about muttaqeen, munafiq and
Kaafir. But there's a difference. What is it?
9. Why does Allah specifically mention the Pharoah as an example of a kaafir, right
at the start of the surah, when the Arabs didn't even know much about him?

1. What were the three things emphasised in the last verses of Surah Baqarah? How
is that linked to the beginning of Surah Al e Imran?
- [ ] Forgiveness
- [ ] Strength to face the enemies and various challenges
- [ ] Not to be burdened excessively like the previous ummah
All these have been answered in the beginning of Surah Al Imran

2. The Hadith mentions Surah Baqarah and Surah Al e Imran together in terms of
benefiting the believer on the Day of Judgment. Why are they mentioned together?
How are these two surahs connected?
- [ ] They both complement each other.
- [ ] Surah Al Imran is continuation of the bani israel story mentioned in surah al
Baqarah

3. Surah Baqarah focuses on Musa (as) and Surah Al e Imran focuses on Eesa (as).
What's the link between both these rasuls?
Bani israel rise : musa
Bani israel downfall : isa , resolved the dispute about Isa AS for jews and christians
both

4. What is the significance of starting Surah Al e Imran with Al Hayy and Al Qayoom?
What does that teach us about how Allah answers duas?
This is to answer the prayer at the end of Surah Al Baqarah and to strengthen the
hearts of the believers that Allah is the ever living the sustainer so they should not
fear while facing the enemeies and various challenges. They are destined to fight
them so they can come out stronger and deen is established on the earth.
If we ask Allah for something, he might not give that to us directly, rather he would
put us in a situation which would help us attain that particular ability. For example
Allah might not directly remove the fear but He puts us in such situations where we
have no choice but to show courage and hence we learn not to be fearful of the
tests we face in this life

5. Why does Allah mention the Torah and Quran at the start? What's the
connection?
Torah : the first holy book revealed for mankind
Quran : confirms the original torah and

6. What are the two furqans for Bani Israel and what are the two furqans for this
Ummah?
Bani israel:
1. Musa Stone tablet
2. The day of Splitting of red sea by staff of Musa
Our Ummah :
1.Quran.
2.Day of badr
7. What are Muhkum and Muthashabiha verses? Why include them in the Quran?
Muhkum : verses with clear meaning
Muthashabiha : verses with unclear meaning
Reason being included :
Those who have sickness in their heart could be identified. It’s a test for them and
for the muslims to not question the unclear verses, to obey Allah and the Rasool
SAW even if they do not understand it. So they should keep praying to Allah to not
fall into this trap and thereby to not get deviated from the straight path after being
guided.

8. Both Surah Al e Imran and Surah Baqarah talk about muttaqeen, munafiq and
Kaafir. But there's a difference. What is it?
Surah Baqarah : talks more about the munafiqs,
Surah Al imran : talks more about the mutaqeen ( answer to the prayer at the end
of Surah Al Baqarah)

9. Why does Allah specifically mention the Pharoah as an example of a kaafir, right
at the start of the surah, when the Arabs didn't even know much about him?
It was basically to compare the jews with the pharoah and to remind them that
whatever pharoah did to them , they have been doing the exact same thing to the
muslims and just like he transgressed and was struck by the wealth and glory of this
dunya, similarly the jews has also been deeply in love with wealth and power and
using it against the muslims while also denying the message sent by Allah how
pharoh denied it.

Episode 2 Reflecting Questions:

1. Battle of Badr was a great day for the Muslims. But what was the negative
consequence they had to face in Medina as a result of the battle?
2. Which were the three Jewish tribes in medina at that time?
3. What incident occurred right after Badr? What happened and what was the
consequence?
4. How is the incident related to verses 12 and 13?
5. What was one of the miracles performed at Badr? What does that teach us about
Allah's ability to influence our perspective? Can you give a personal example of
when this might have happened to you?6. Name one similarity between the day of
furqan (given to the Ummah of Muhammad (pbuh) ) and the furqan given to Bani
Israel
7. What are the four things that the Ummah was advised to do when it formed in
Medina? (Hint: the same four things are mentioned in surah Baqarah)
8. What does it mean to say that mankind was always one ummah?
9. Why did the Prophet (pbuh) adopt a lenient approach towards the Jews in the
beginning (before Badr)? What did he do to soften the hearts of the Jews?
10. Why did the Jews not like going to the Prophet (pbuh) to resolve their disputes?

Episode 3 Reflecting Questions:

1. Why were the hypocrites in medina so afraid of turning against the Jews?
2 how can power and honor be a test? How is that lesson related to the battle of
Uhud?
3. What does it means to say that believers and disbelievers cannot be allies? Does
that imply you cannot be friends with a kaafir?
4. Why were prophets always sent as humans? How does this relate to the fact that
we must trust and obey the Prophet (pbuh)?
5. When were the verses on Eesa (as) revealed? What was the occasion?
6. What is interesting about the manner in which the Prophet (pbuh) delivered the
message to the Christians? Why do it like this?
7 What is the significance of Imran for the Muslims and Christians?
8. What did meryam's mother wish for? Why was she shocked when a girl was
born?
9. By saying the male is not like the female, what could Allah be implying?
10. Who was zakariah (as) and what did he find interesting about meryam (as)?

Episode 4 Reflecting Questions:

1. What is one similarity between zakariah (as) and Uzair (as)?2. Why couldn't
zakariah speak for 3 days? What is the difference between quranic and biblical
versions of this story?
3. When was the doctrine of trinity introduced? In Europe, what did Christians
initially believe was Mary's status?
4. How does Allah clarify that Mary was only a human?
5. Why does it mention that Eesa (as) will speak as a baby and at maturity?
6. Why did the Jews disbelieve in Eesa (as) even though Eesa was a Jew like them?
How did they explain the miracles he could perform?
7. How does Allah prove that Eesa (as) prayed to the One God and never called
himself a god?
8. Why didn't the Jewish elders kill Eesa themselves if they didn't like his message?
Who did they try to convince to kill Eesa (as)?9. Why did Antipas refuse to Kill Eesa
(as)m
10. Who was crucified if it wasn't Eesa?
Episode 5 Reflecting Questions:
1. Rasuls are sent to a nation. Musa (as) was sent to the nation of Pharoah. Who was
the nation Eesa was sent to?
2. All nations who are sent a rasul perish after a certain time. How come eesa's
nation didn't perish?
3. What was the punishment received by eesa's nation?
4. Why does Allah compare the creation of Adam (as) to Eesa (as)?
5. How does the Prophet (pbuh) end his speech that was being given to the
Christian delegation from najran? What do we learn from this?
6. Why does Allah warn the People of the Book so much at the start of the Quran?
7. What is the main commonality between Christianity, Judaism and Islam?
8. Why kind of Christians actually follow the Abrahamic faith? What are they called?
Give examples.
9. If Allah sent one message and one religion from the beginning of time, why do
we have three abrahamic faiths?
10. What does it mean to be called a Christian, jew or Muslim?

Episode 6 Reflecting Questions:

1. What is the argument of the Jews regarding their claim of Ibrahim (as) being a
Jew?
2. What is the argument of the Christians regarding their claim that Ibrahim (as)
was a Christian?
3. How does Allah challenge their argument proving that Ibrahim couldn't have been
Jew or Christian?
4. Explain how the Book of Deuteronomy (a book of the old testament) prophesizes
the coming of Muhammad (pbuh)?
5. What were the 6 main problems of Bani Israel highlighted in this surah which
were also mentioned in Surah Baqarah? How close do you think we are as an
ummah to imitating the previous ummah? Explain.
6. Why would some Jews except the message of the Prophet (pbuh) in the morning
and deny it in the evening?
7. Why were the Rabbis and Priests so threatened by the arrival of Muhammad
(pbuh)?
8. When did Rabbis emerge? Who are rabbis?9. How does Allah clarify to the
Christians that eesa (as) could not have called himself God, nor could he have ever
called Jibreel a god?

Episode 7 Reflecting Questions:

1. Why was yahya (as) called John the Baptist?
2. What did Yahya do when he saw Eesa (as)?
3. What was the covenant taken in the heavens by all the prophets?
4. What was the purpose of taking this covenant?
5. What does it mean to submit to Allah unwillingly?
6. What are the conditions that will result in a person never gaining hadayath? Give
examples
7. How do verses 86-89 prove that there is NO punishment for an apostate (Murtad)
in Islam?
8. Why does Allah state that there are some people who reject faith and their
repentance will never be accepted? Who are these people?
9. What is one of the greatest obstacles to repenting? How do we solve this?
10. Were the meat and milk of camel haram for bani Israel but suddenly made halal
for ummah of Muhammad (pbuh)? Why such a huge change in laws when the
religion from the beginning has always been the same?

Episode 8 Reflecting Questions:

1. How do we know that the Qibla was always kaaba?
2. What is the reason we have rituals in Islam such praying and hajj?
3. Allah warns Muslims to not blindly follow the Jews and Christians. Why not
mention the polytheists as well?
4. Why was it hard for some of the muslim Arabs to keep a distance from the Jews?
5. What are the 4 clear directions and guidelines being given to this new ummah
that were also given in surah Baqarah?
6. How does Allah remind the Muslims that victory and success only lies in the
hands of Allah? What example does he mention?
7. Why is it necessary for a group of Muslims to now rise who can spread Islam?
Isn't that the job of the whole ummah?
8. How can we make sure that we dont give our scholars the same kind of power
that the Jews gave the Rabbis
9. What was the main reason that the previous ummah was so easily attacked and
defeated by enemies? What do we learn from this?
10. Allah makes it clear that there will be only 2 kinds of people on Judgment Day.
What does that imply?

Episode 9 Reflecting Questions:

What is iqamat e deen?
2. Explain how hakumati illahi means that islam is not just a religion, its a way of
life.
3. The purpose of the ummat was to establish 3 things. What are those?
4. Was the task of iqamat e deen only unique to the Ummah of Muhammad (pbuh)?
5. "You all are the best among mankind'. What does that say about me and you?
6. What are examples in history of the humiliation faced by bani israel as a result of
their transgressions?
7. Verse 115 implies that Righteous Jews and Christians will never have their good
efforts wasted. But don't you have to be a Muslim for your efforts to be accepted on
the DOJ?8. If an idol worshipper converts to islam, will his previous good deeds be
accepted? Why or why not?
9. If a jew or christian converts to islam, will his previous good deeds be accepted?
Why or why not?

Episode 10 Reflecting Questions:

1. Prior to the Battle of Uhud, what was the Prophet's suggestion regarding where
the battle should take place?
2. Who supported the Prophet and what was the problem with the prophet's
suggestion?
3. What were two reasons that the muslims lost the battle at Uhud?
4. Why did Allah send a verse claiming He could send angels at Uhud if He had
planned never to send them?
5. Give 2 reasons why it was necessary for Allah to NOT send angels to help at
Uhud?
6. What happened when the prophet (pbuh) showed slight anger at the archers for
what they did? Why did Allah immediately correct him?
7. Why does Allah suddenly talk about usury (interest) after mentioning Uhud?
8. Why did the archers ignore the Prophet's command?
9. Why did Allah forgive the archers despite their huge mistake?

Episode 11 Reflecting Questions:

1. Why does Allah stress upon charity right after mentioning the loss at Uhud?
2. Defeat at Uhud was not a time to play the blame game. What does that mean?
3. How did the Jews use the defeat at Uhud to their advantage?
4.how does the incident of Joshua relate to Muhammad (pbuh)?
5. Why did Allah forgive the archers and all those who abandoned the Prophet
(pbuh) without any punishment?
6. What was the consolation being given to Muslims who were still upset with their
loss at Uhud?
7. How was Uhud a perfect practical demonstration of emotional intelligence?
8. How did some of the Muslims react when they heard the rumour that the Prophet
had embraced martyrdom? What was wrong with this reaction?9. How can we link
the lessons at Uhud with the story of Jaluth - Talut discussed in surah baqarah?

Episode 12 Reflecting Questions:

What were the challenges the Muslims faced after defeat at Uhud?
2. How did Allah console the demoralized Muslims?
3.why does Allah sometimes send distress upon distress?
4. How and why did Allah console the hearts of the sahabas after the defeat at
Uhud?
5.how does Allah respond to Muslims of weak iman who believed that the loss of
lives at Uhud could have been avoided?
6. What are two main reasons that a believer fails to struggle in Allah's cause?
7. How was the mindset of Muslims changed who were grieving over those they lost
at Uhud?
8.why was the Prophet (pbuh) reminded to act gently towards Muslims?
9. As an act if mercy What did Allah do to make sure the Proohet was gentle during
these hard times?

Episode 13 Reflecting Questions:

1. What was Allah reminding the Muslims about in verse 165? How can we relate to
this in our personal lives?
2. Based on the reaction of the Muslims after the defeat at Uhud, what comparison
can be made between the Muslims and the Jews?
3.the defeat at uhud was also meant to highlight a very important group. Which
one? Why was it important to highlight this group?
4. One test at Uhud seemed to be khair for the Muslims in so many ways in terms of
what it was teaching them and who it was exposing. Explain this. How can you
relate?
5. Why did the believers at Uhud earn the extreme pleasure of Allah. What did they
do?
6. What was it about the Muslims' reaction to information confirming that Abu
Sufyan was coming again that made Allah so pleased with them?
7. What made Abu Sufyan turn away and go back to Mecca? What terrified him?8.
What was Allah's message of hope to Muslims as enemies of Islam started to spring
from every corner? The fact that Allah sent so many messages of hope tells us
something about the situation of the believers and Allah's mercy. What is it?
9. Some believers were confused at how much of dunya Allah was giving the
enemies of Islam. How does Allah respond?

Episode 14 Reflecting Questions:

1. The ummah was tested to reveal the evil around them and the evil within. Explain
this. 2. When discussing the evil within us, what is a brilliant example that Allah
gives?
3.which group of people were the most stingy?
4. Is zakat something only applicable to this ummah?
5. With regards to charity, what are some of the similarities between the old
testament and Quran?
6. What challenge did the Jews give to Muhammah (pbuh) to prove his prophet
hood?
7.what was the story of Elijah (as)? What does this prove?
8. Why were the Muslims told to initially be lenient with the people of the Book?
9. What does it mean to say that the Jews threw Allah's Books behind their backs?
Are we doing the same thing?

Episode 15 Reflecting Questions:

1) what is the main characteristic highlighted of the true believer?
2) what is the link between the ending verses of Surah baqarah and the ending
verses of Surah Al e Imran?
3) what is night and day symbolic of?
4) How does verse 195 stress on Allah being Raheem?
5) what is the overall message being given to believers as a response to their dua in
surah Baqarah?
6) having understood both surahs now, write a paragraph reflecting on what you've
learnt, what you believe is the essence of Islam, purpose of your life and how these
surahs have changed your perspective?