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“A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL LESSON # 10 “ARKAAN AL-ISLAM” Pillars of Islam (Submission) SHAHADATAIN (DECLARATION AS WITNESS)
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““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”
Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
LESSON # 10
LESSON # 10
Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE REFRESHER COURSE
FOR MUSLIM FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, PARENTS,
EDUCATORS, IN EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY
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““ARKAAN AL-ISLAM”ARKAAN AL-ISLAM”Pillars of Islam (Submission)Pillars of Islam (Submission)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN(DECLARATION AS WITNESS)(DECLARATION AS WITNESS)
(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is
none besides Allah.none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.
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““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “the the
Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,
the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited
Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no
more prophet sent.more prophet sent.
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IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBeliefFaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).
THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
Muslims have to be careful, as some of them may have already been Muslims have to be careful, as some of them may have already been
influenced by Orientalist’s teachings garbed as Islamic, especially influenced by Orientalist’s teachings garbed as Islamic, especially
taught or disseminated amongst certain academicians.taught or disseminated amongst certain academicians.
There is today a confusion where people speaks about ‘many types of There is today a confusion where people speaks about ‘many types of
Islam’ whereas the truth is there is only one “Islam’ whereas the truth is there is only one “AD-DEEN-AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-AL-ISLAM”.”.
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They are confused because they could not differentiate “They are confused because they could not differentiate “the religion the religion
((DEENDEEN)” itself from people’s “)” itself from people’s “understandingunderstanding ( (FIQH)” of the religion FIQH)” of the religion – –
between “between “DEENUL-ISLAMDEENUL-ISLAM” with “” with “FIQHUL-ISLAMFIQHUL-ISLAM”.”.
Past Muslim scholars are ever careful not to be presumptuous Past Muslim scholars are ever careful not to be presumptuous
(arrogant even) to claim their (arrogant even) to claim their FIQHFIQH to be the to be the DEENDEEN. This . This DEENDEEN belongs belongs
to Allah s.w.t. whereas man can only claim to his to Allah s.w.t. whereas man can only claim to his FIQHFIQH of the of the DeenDeen..
And it is the And it is the FIQHFIQH -“ -“understandingunderstanding” that can either be correct or ” that can either be correct or
incorrect, and ought to be subjected to checking and scrutiny in incorrect, and ought to be subjected to checking and scrutiny in
accordance with principles unanimously accepted by accordance with principles unanimously accepted by Islamic scholars Islamic scholars
(‘ULAMA(‘ULAMA) ) since the time of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.since the time of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.
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““O you who have attained to faith! Pay heed unto Allah, and pay heed O you who have attained to faith! Pay heed unto Allah, and pay heed
unto the Messenger and unto those from among you who have been unto the Messenger and unto those from among you who have been
entrusted with authority; and if you are at variance over any matter, entrusted with authority; and if you are at variance over any matter,
refer it unto Allah and the Messenger, if you [truly] believe in Allah refer it unto Allah and the Messenger, if you [truly] believe in Allah
and the Last Day. This is the best [for you], and best in the end.”and the Last Day. This is the best [for you], and best in the end.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59))
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““Those who listen to the Word, and follow the best (meaning) in it: Those who listen to the Word, and follow the best (meaning) in it:
those are the ones whom Allah has guided, and those are the onesthose are the ones whom Allah has guided, and those are the ones
endued with understanding.” endued with understanding.”
((Qur’an: Az-Zumar:39:18Qur’an: Az-Zumar:39:18))
““And whoever amongst you lives after me will see And whoever amongst you lives after me will see
many conflicts (disagreements), let him then adhere many conflicts (disagreements), let him then adhere
to whatever they know o f my Sunnah and the Sunnah to whatever they know o f my Sunnah and the Sunnah
of my Rightly guided Khalifah.” of my Rightly guided Khalifah.”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:
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Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:
“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will
make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the
religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and the
pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound
understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen)
is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.”
((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:
““My ummah (community) will never agree My ummah (community) will never agree
upon matters which are erroneous”upon matters which are erroneous”
((Hadith reported by Tirmidzi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah & Hadith reported by Tirmidzi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah &
DaruqutniDaruqutni))
PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:
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PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:
“ “(Honour) My successors ((Honour) My successors (Khulafa’Khulafa’), may Allah s.w.t. be ), may Allah s.w.t. be
Merciful towards them!.” Merciful towards them!.”
He was asked: He was asked:
““Who are your successors (Who are your successors (Khulafa’Khulafa’) O Messenger of Allah?” ) O Messenger of Allah?”
And he said: And he said:
““They are those who revive my They are those who revive my SunnahSunnah (Way or traditions) (Way or traditions)
and teaches them to the servants of Allah.”and teaches them to the servants of Allah.”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)
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””Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of the Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of the DEENDEEN
(Religion), so look thoroughly into (Religion), so look thoroughly into
the person from whom you acquire the person from whom you acquire
(the knowledge of) your (the knowledge of) your DEENDEEN (Religion).” (Religion).”
Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims:Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims:
Therefore this Therefore this DEENDEEN is the “ is the “AbsoluteAbsolute” as Allah s.w.t. is Absolute, and ” as Allah s.w.t. is Absolute, and
those who doubt or deny this has not understood the clear assertion of those who doubt or deny this has not understood the clear assertion of
Allah, or purposely twist its meaning and significance : Allah, or purposely twist its meaning and significance :
““This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my
favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.”favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3))
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Their twisted logic is : “Their twisted logic is : “since Man is imperfect, therefore their religion since Man is imperfect, therefore their religion
is imperfect and cannot be absoluteis imperfect and cannot be absolute.” .”
But, the But, the DEENDEEN of of AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM is not man-created but a religion based on is not man-created but a religion based on
revelations from the Divine, established through a perfected model in revelations from the Divine, established through a perfected model in
the life and teaching of Allah’s messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w. Its the life and teaching of Allah’s messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w. Its
principles are firm and unchanging yet these principles accommodate principles are firm and unchanging yet these principles accommodate
certain flexibility regarding its application, in accordance with changing certain flexibility regarding its application, in accordance with changing
needs, situations and conditions. Thus it remain ever relevant.needs, situations and conditions. Thus it remain ever relevant.
Another fallacy is to equate “Another fallacy is to equate “KAAFFAHKAAFFAH” with “” with “SHUMULSHUMUL”, as though ”, as though
these are interchangeable.these are interchangeable.
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““KAAFFAHKAAFFAH” (sufficiently, whole-heartedly, fully etc.) pertains to man’s ” (sufficiently, whole-heartedly, fully etc.) pertains to man’s
potential and capability. And Allah only expect them to give their potential and capability. And Allah only expect them to give their
fullest, for Allah does not put a burden greater than they can bear.fullest, for Allah does not put a burden greater than they can bear.
““SHUMULSHUMUL” (or all-encompassing nature of ” (or all-encompassing nature of AD-DEEN AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN AL-ISLAM), ),
pertains to the perfect and Absolute aspect of Allah’s guidance, the pertains to the perfect and Absolute aspect of Allah’s guidance, the
fundamental rules and laws established by His final Prophet s.a.w. fundamental rules and laws established by His final Prophet s.a.w.
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It’s guiding principles and teaching are already perfected (It’s guiding principles and teaching are already perfected (KAAMILKAAMIL) and ) and
which encompasses every aspect of man’s life, with adequate which encompasses every aspect of man’s life, with adequate
principles for dynamism in its implementation to face whatever principles for dynamism in its implementation to face whatever
possible problem that the future may hold for mankind.possible problem that the future may hold for mankind.
And if it is not “And if it is not “SHUMULSHUMUL ”, then another Prophet would be needed, ”, then another Prophet would be needed,
and this in fact is a denial of the perfection of and this in fact is a denial of the perfection of AD-DEEN-AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-AL-ISLAM – – itit
tantamount to ‘unbelief’ (tantamount to ‘unbelief’ (KUFRKUFR).).
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To say that Muslim’s understanding of Islam is “To say that Muslim’s understanding of Islam is “evolvingevolving” towards a ” towards a
much better Islam, is not only inaccurate but downright erroneous much better Islam, is not only inaccurate but downright erroneous
(mischievous).(mischievous).
Each era requires it’s own unique solution. If Muslims attained to Each era requires it’s own unique solution. If Muslims attained to
correct interpretation, than that is regarded as good irrespective of correct interpretation, than that is regarded as good irrespective of
whether it is done in the past or in the modern present. Even whether it is done in the past or in the modern present. Even
erroneous interpretation cannot be binding to others, nay, it can be erroneous interpretation cannot be binding to others, nay, it can be
criticised and corrected. Yet, the principles of this criticised and corrected. Yet, the principles of this DEENDEEN remain remain
unchanged. Evolving into following error and deviancy and can never unchanged. Evolving into following error and deviancy and can never
be good. be good.
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In fact after the best three generation (In fact after the best three generation (SALAFUS-SOLIHEENSALAFUS-SOLIHEEN), accretions ), accretions
and deviations have occurred within the Muslim mind regarding this and deviations have occurred within the Muslim mind regarding this
DEENDEEN. Thus the emergence of Islamic scholars who strived to preserve . Thus the emergence of Islamic scholars who strived to preserve
the purity of this religion through the endeavour termed as “the purity of this religion through the endeavour termed as “TAJDEEDTAJDEED” ”
(renewal). And this does nor imply “(renewal). And this does nor imply “replacementreplacement” of its principle ” of its principle
teachings.teachings.
We are not against changing for the better and embracing ‘progress’ in We are not against changing for the better and embracing ‘progress’ in
facing the reality of contemporary needs and circumstances. But we facing the reality of contemporary needs and circumstances. But we
have to beware, “have to beware, “EvolutionEvolution” that they advocate may even lead to ” that they advocate may even lead to
replacement when innovations (replacement when innovations (BID’AHBID’AH) are introduced directed ) are introduced directed
towards total change in the principles (overhauling) of this towards total change in the principles (overhauling) of this DEENDEEN..
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These academicians would not admit that their methodology – which is These academicians would not admit that their methodology – which is
from a humanist sociological study and perspective - is in fact imposing from a humanist sociological study and perspective - is in fact imposing
a false parallel, advocating that contemporary Muslims should imitate a false parallel, advocating that contemporary Muslims should imitate
the ‘Judeo-Christian’ historical experience. the ‘Judeo-Christian’ historical experience.
Their error may perhaps be due to their assuming that “Their error may perhaps be due to their assuming that “AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM” is ” is
exactly similar to (if not implying that Islam is copying from earlier exactly similar to (if not implying that Islam is copying from earlier
religions ), and therefore must inevitably undergo the same historical religions ), and therefore must inevitably undergo the same historical
process as that of the “Judaic-Christianity” – indeed a mischievous process as that of the “Judaic-Christianity” – indeed a mischievous
suggestion and rather simplistic and misplaced analogy. suggestion and rather simplistic and misplaced analogy.
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AD-DEEN-AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-AL-ISLAM, as established by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. in , as established by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. in
fact, was Divinely revealed to complete that process in which the fact, was Divinely revealed to complete that process in which the
““People of the BookPeople of the Book” went through historically but have erred because ” went through historically but have erred because
they have ‘they have ‘evolvedevolved’ their religion into something contrary to the ’ their religion into something contrary to the
universal message of every Prophet of Allah. universal message of every Prophet of Allah.
Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. came to stem that ‘Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. came to stem that ‘evolutionevolution’, by referring ’, by referring
and inviting them back to the pristine and inviting them back to the pristine ABRAHAMICABRAHAMIC creed of creed of TAUHEEDTAUHEED. .
It was a ‘It was a ‘devolutiondevolution’ back to the principles rather than ‘’ back to the principles rather than ‘evolutionevolution’.’.
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Lest it be misconstrued, man’s development entailing change for the Lest it be misconstrued, man’s development entailing change for the
betterment (or what is regarded as progress) is not in any way to be betterment (or what is regarded as progress) is not in any way to be
curtailed.curtailed.
Only that the changes must not be made to the universal principles Only that the changes must not be made to the universal principles
and the established foundation of this and the established foundation of this DEENDEEN. Tampering with these is . Tampering with these is
deviancy clearly condemned by Allah and His Messenger (in deviancy clearly condemned by Allah and His Messenger (in Al-QUR’ANAl-QUR’AN
and and AS-SUNNAHAS-SUNNAH).).
Beware, clamouring blindly for “Evolution” may even lead to Beware, clamouring blindly for “Evolution” may even lead to
“replacement” i.e. to total change even in the principles of this “replacement” i.e. to total change even in the principles of this DEENDEEN..
WaAllaahu a’-lamWaAllaahu a’-lam
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““Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all
creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling, creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,
bowed to His Will (accepted ‘Islam’), and to Him shall they all be bowed to His Will (accepted ‘Islam’), and to Him shall they all be
brought back.” brought back.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83))
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“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and
stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou
their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which
Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly
between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is
the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your
deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah
will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”
(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)
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The word “The word “IslamIslam” - literally means “” - literally means “surrendersurrender; ;
submissionsubmission”. When added with the prefix “”. When added with the prefix “alal” ( definite ” ( definite
article“article“tthehe” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of ” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of
this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner
conviction, belief (conviction, belief (iimaniiman) towards “) towards “obedience to the will of obedience to the will of
AllahAllah”.”.
The true meaning of “The true meaning of “believebelieve” or “” or “iimaniiman”” is : is : “ “to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (QolbQolb); );
and declare with one’s tongue, and declare with one’s tongue,
and practice deeds in accordance with its pillarsand practice deeds in accordance with its pillars””
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So “So “how does one begin to submit to Allah’s willhow does one begin to submit to Allah’s will”?”?
This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
in what is referred to as :in what is referred to as :
the Pillars of Islamthe Pillars of Islam ((Arkaan-ul-IslaamArkaan-ul-Islaam).).
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Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):
[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except
Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;
[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)
Swolah;Swolah;
[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);
[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the
House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to
(do) it; (do) it;
[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.
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As believe or conviction resides in a person’s heart, there is a As believe or conviction resides in a person’s heart, there is a
need to first express ones’ commitment verbally – declaring it to need to first express ones’ commitment verbally – declaring it to
others such that it becomes a solemn pledge or a promise, as well others such that it becomes a solemn pledge or a promise, as well
as a sign of one’s entrance into a social & spiritual contract with as a sign of one’s entrance into a social & spiritual contract with
the universal community as Muslim. the universal community as Muslim.
So, the gateway into Islam is simple. Yet, this entrance – verbal So, the gateway into Islam is simple. Yet, this entrance – verbal
declaration - leads to a whole program to be implemented so as declaration - leads to a whole program to be implemented so as
to ‘build’ a truly Muslim personality of one who submits his to ‘build’ a truly Muslim personality of one who submits his
whole-self to the Will of the Creator.whole-self to the Will of the Creator.
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Thus, the five pillars must be regarded as that educational and Thus, the five pillars must be regarded as that educational and
developmental program to nurture a total personality of “developmental program to nurture a total personality of “one one
who submitswho submits” (” (MUSLIMMUSLIM).).
Each of these five pillars, contains the medium through which the Each of these five pillars, contains the medium through which the
deeper meanings must impact a Muslim – leading to yet higher deeper meanings must impact a Muslim – leading to yet higher
consciousness of how to transform his entire life into one of consciousness of how to transform his entire life into one of
complete submission to the Will of Allah. For to be a Muslim is complete submission to the Will of Allah. For to be a Muslim is
about “about “beinbeing” and “g” and “becomingbecoming”. It’s about ‘”. It’s about ‘haal haal ’ (spiritual state) ’ (spiritual state)
and ‘and ‘maqom maqom ’ (station).’ (station).
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For to submit to Allah is to be in the ‘presence ’ with every For to submit to Allah is to be in the ‘presence ’ with every
witnesses of the Truth of the Lordship and Sovereignty of the One witnesses of the Truth of the Lordship and Sovereignty of the One
and only God – Allah, Who Alone is Deity worthy of worship; and only God – Allah, Who Alone is Deity worthy of worship;
upholding and standing firm with justice, in accordance with the upholding and standing firm with justice, in accordance with the
Way of life (Way of life (DEENDEEN) as established by His Final Messenger ) as established by His Final Messenger
Muhammad s.a.w.Muhammad s.a.w.
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As these five pillars are inter-related, beginning with a solemn As these five pillars are inter-related, beginning with a solemn
commitment, a Muslim is to strive to fulfil all these – as these are commitment, a Muslim is to strive to fulfil all these – as these are
to be regarded as a to be regarded as a FARDH ‘AIN FARDH ‘AIN (a personal obligation) unto (a personal obligation) unto
those who enter into Islam:those who enter into Islam:
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““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); and O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an avowed enemy.”avowed enemy.”
(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208))
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“ “There is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah His There is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah His
angels and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on angels and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on
justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the
Wise.” Wise.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:18Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:18))
Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):
[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except
Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;
[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)
Swolah;Swolah;
[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);
[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the
House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to
(do) it; (do) it;
[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.
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Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):
[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except
Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;
[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)
Swolah;Swolah;
[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);
[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the
House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to
(do) it; (do) it;
[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.
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THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
““declaration; make manifest; witness; declaration; make manifest; witness;
testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest; testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest;
credential; creed; identification; martyrdom.”credential; creed; identification; martyrdom.”
SHA-HAA-DAH
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ASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAHASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAH
I bear witness, that there is no god except AllahI bear witness, that there is no god except Allah
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WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR –WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR –ROSUU-LULLAAHROSUU-LULLAAH
And I bear witness, that Muhammad is the And I bear witness, that Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMessenger of Allah
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””Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear
from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath
grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks.
And Allah hears and knows all things.” And Allah hears and knows all things.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))
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” ” If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all
who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against their who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against their
will to believe?”will to believe?”
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99))
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””This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed
the Signs for those who receive admonition. the Signs for those who receive admonition.
For them will be a Home of Peace in the presence of their Lord: For them will be a Home of Peace in the presence of their Lord:
He will be their Friend because they practised (righteousness).” He will be their Friend because they practised (righteousness).”
((Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127))
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““Allah is the Protector of those who have faith: from the depths Allah is the Protector of those who have faith: from the depths
of darkness, He will lead them forth into light. Of those who of darkness, He will lead them forth into light. Of those who
reject faith the patrons are the Evil Ones: from light they will lead reject faith the patrons are the Evil Ones: from light they will lead
them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companions them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companions
of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).” of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257-258Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257-258))
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““Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls!
Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: for Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: for
He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
((Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 53Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 53))
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"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His (Will), "Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His (Will),
before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not be before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not be
helped. “helped. “
((Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54))
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““Unless he repents, believes, and works righteous deeds, for Allah Unless he repents, believes, and works righteous deeds, for Allah
will change the evil of such persons into good and Allah is Oft-will change the evil of such persons into good and Allah is Oft-
Forgiving, Most Merciful . And whoever repents and does good Forgiving, Most Merciful . And whoever repents and does good
has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable) conversion―”has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable) conversion―”
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 70-71Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 70-71))
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“ “We are to accept what is manifested and Allah will (be the One to) We are to accept what is manifested and Allah will (be the One to)
look into what is (secretly) concealed (in the person’s heart.)”look into what is (secretly) concealed (in the person’s heart.)”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)
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No one should be forced to embrace Islam. No one should be forced to embrace Islam.
A person is expected to is expected to enter into it willingly, with full certainty
of the basic truth that there is no god except Allah and that
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Those who are born into a Muslim family needs to be nurtured
with the correct understanding of Islam to attain certainty .
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Thus, the declaration marks a person’s commitment towards
adhering to all that Islam teaches.
It is in fact a covenant between him and Allah – to be witnessed
at least by other Muslims because he will be accorded every
rights and respect as fellow Muslims; as much as other Muslims
have rights over him.
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Amongst these are for Muslims to exhort one another towards Amongst these are for Muslims to exhort one another towards
truth and patient constancy; making truth and patient constancy; making du’adu’a for one another; for one another;
protecting each others rights and dignity; assisting in all matters protecting each others rights and dignity; assisting in all matters
leading to leading to al-Birr al-Birr (Goodness) and (Goodness) and al-Taqwaal-Taqwa (consciousness of (consciousness of
Allah) with love for one another for the sake of Allah.Allah) with love for one another for the sake of Allah.
When a person enters or embraces Islam, his/her past sins are When a person enters or embraces Islam, his/her past sins are
forgiven and erased whereas record of their good deeds forgiven and erased whereas record of their good deeds
remains. This is similar to Muslims whose repentance have been remains. This is similar to Muslims whose repentance have been
accepted by Allah. accepted by Allah.
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“Renew your iiman (faith) by (reciting) :
laa-ilaa-ha il-lallaah
(there is no god except Allah)”
(Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah)
Our Prophet s.a.w. advises:
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““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the And thus have We willed you to be a community of the
middle way (middle way (ummatan wasotanummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so that ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that
[with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all
mankind (mankind (shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naasshuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and the Messenger as a ) , and the Messenger as a
witness over you.“witness over you.“
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))
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And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your
work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be
brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open:
then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105)5)
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““Among the believers are men who have [always] been true Among the believers are men who have [always] been true
to what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have to what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have
fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them
are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed
[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))
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Meaning: Meaning: ““polytheism; idolatry; setting up partners to Godpolytheism; idolatry; setting up partners to God” - ” -
from the word meaning “from the word meaning “partner, associatepartner, associate””
Belief that “Belief that “regards others as partners or associates to Allah; regards others as partners or associates to Allah;
ascribing to others the absolute attributes which exclusively ascribing to others the absolute attributes which exclusively
belongs to Allahbelongs to Allah;;””
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SUCH AS:
[a] Ascribing to others, the independent exclusive attributes of
Allah Who is the Unique Creator, Lord, Sovereign, Law-giver; Who
alone is the all-knowing.
[b] Believe in the practices of fortune telling; divination with [b] Believe in the practices of fortune telling; divination with
arrows or astrology; delving in sorcery; invoking spirits, idols, etc.arrows or astrology; delving in sorcery; invoking spirits, idols, etc.
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SUCH AS:
[c] To deny that Allah has absolute power over all things, and that
things which occur, although by means of ‘cause and effect’ yet, it
can occur only by Allah’s permission.
[d] Ascribing to Allah attributes that contradict His Exalted Majesty
e.g. holding to anthropomorphic beliefs.
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Meaning:Meaning:
“ “apostasy; renouncement; withdraw; desertion; renegade;apostasy; renouncement; withdraw; desertion; renegade;””
Acts, through words and deeds, that causes a person to no Acts, through words and deeds, that causes a person to no
longer be regarded as a Muslim.longer be regarded as a Muslim.
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SUCH AS:SUCH AS:
[a] Outright renunciation.[a] Outright renunciation.
[b] Rejecting or opposing principle teachings of Islam.[b] Rejecting or opposing principle teachings of Islam.
[c] To regard what is clearly forbidden to be lawful – or vice-versa;[c] To regard what is clearly forbidden to be lawful – or vice-versa;
[d] Blasphemy or committing acts which demeans Islam’s sacred [d] Blasphemy or committing acts which demeans Islam’s sacred
symbols (symbols (shi-’arshi-’ar) e.g. Allah’s names, Al-Qur’an, Prophets, Ka’-aba, ) e.g. Allah’s names, Al-Qur’an, Prophets, Ka’-aba,
mosques, sacred rites, etc. – act of defiance, treachery.mosques, sacred rites, etc. – act of defiance, treachery.
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SUCH AS:SUCH AS:
[e] Imitating others in their religious rites or worship; purposefully [e] Imitating others in their religious rites or worship; purposefully
trying to resemble others such that his/her own Muslim identity is trying to resemble others such that his/her own Muslim identity is
being compromised:being compromised:
““Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people, Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people,
then he is from amongst them”then he is from amongst them”
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““Shun, then, [all that Allah has forbidden and, most of all,] the Shun, then, [all that Allah has forbidden and, most of all,] the
loathsome evil of idolatrous beliefs and practices; and shun every loathsome evil of idolatrous beliefs and practices; and shun every
word that is untrue,”word that is untrue,”
((Qur’an: Hajj: 33: 30Qur’an: Hajj: 33: 30))
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HEED WELL, ALLAH’S COMMAND:HEED WELL, ALLAH’S COMMAND:
““And [know that true servants of Allah are only] those And [know that true servants of Allah are only] those who never who never
bear witness to what is falsebear witness to what is false, and [who], whenever they pass by , and [who], whenever they pass by
[people engaged in] frivolity, pass on with dignity;”[people engaged in] frivolity, pass on with dignity;”
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 72Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 72))
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“ “ and who, whenever they are reminded of and who, whenever they are reminded of their Sustainer’s their Sustainer’s
messagesmessages, do not throw themselves upon them [as if] deaf and , do not throw themselves upon them [as if] deaf and
blind;”blind;”
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 73Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 73))
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““Furthermore, [this divine writ – Al-Qur’an - is meant] to warn all those Furthermore, [this divine writ – Al-Qur’an - is meant] to warn all those
who assert, "God(Allah) has taken unto Himself a son. No knowledge who assert, "God(Allah) has taken unto Himself a son. No knowledge
whatever have they of Him, and neither had their forefathers: dreadful -whatever have they of Him, and neither had their forefathers: dreadful -
is this saying that comes out of their mouths, [and] nothing but is this saying that comes out of their mouths, [and] nothing but
falsehood do they utter!“falsehood do they utter!“
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-5Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-5))
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““As it is, some assert, “ (Allah) The Most Gracious has taken unto Himself As it is, some assert, “ (Allah) The Most Gracious has taken unto Himself
a son! Indeed, [by this assertion] you have brought forth something a son! Indeed, [by this assertion] you have brought forth something
monstrous, whereat the heavens might well-nigh be rent into fragments, monstrous, whereat the heavens might well-nigh be rent into fragments,
and the earth be split asunder, and the mountains fall down in ruins! and the earth be split asunder, and the mountains fall down in ruins!
That men. should ascribe a son to (Allah) the Most Gracious,“That men. should ascribe a son to (Allah) the Most Gracious,“
((Qur’an: Maryam: 19: 88-91Qur’an: Maryam: 19: 88-91))
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““To Him (Allah) is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: To Him (Allah) is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth:
How can He (Allah) have a son when He hath no consort? He created all How can He (Allah) have a son when He hath no consort? He created all
things, and He hath full knowledge of all things.“things, and He hath full knowledge of all things.“
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 101Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 101))
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““O you who have attained to faith! Remain conscious of Allah, and O you who have attained to faith! Remain conscious of Allah, and
[always] speak with a will to bring out [only] what is just and true -[always] speak with a will to bring out [only] what is just and true -
[whereupon] He (Allah) will cause your deeds to be virtuous, and will [whereupon] He (Allah) will cause your deeds to be virtuous, and will
forgive you your sins. And [know that] whoever pays heed unto Allah and forgive you your sins. And [know that] whoever pays heed unto Allah and
His Messenger has already attained to a mighty triumph. “His Messenger has already attained to a mighty triumph. “
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 70-71Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 70-71))
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““SAY: ‘O you who deny the truth! I do not worship that which you worship, SAY: ‘O you who deny the truth! I do not worship that which you worship,
and neither do you worship that which I worship! And I will not worship and neither do you worship that which I worship! And I will not worship
that which you have [ever] worshipped, and neither will you [ever] that which you have [ever] worshipped, and neither will you [ever]
worship that which I worship. Unto you, your religion, and unto me, worship that which I worship. Unto you, your religion, and unto me,
mine!’“mine!’“
((Qur’an: Kaafirun: 109: 1-6Qur’an: Kaafirun: 109: 1-6))
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““For, never will the Jews be pleased with thee, nor yet the Christians, For, never will the Jews be pleased with thee, nor yet the Christians,
unless thou follow their own creeds. unless thou follow their own creeds.
Say: "Behold, Allah's guidance is the only true guidance." Say: "Behold, Allah's guidance is the only true guidance."
And, indeed, if thou should follow their errant views after all the And, indeed, if thou should follow their errant views after all the
knowledge that has come unto thee, thou wouldst have none to protect knowledge that has come unto thee, thou wouldst have none to protect
thee from Allah, and none to bring thee succour.”thee from Allah, and none to bring thee succour.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 120Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 120))
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““Those who believe then reject Faith, then believe (again) and Those who believe then reject Faith, then believe (again) and
(again) reject Faith and go on increasing in unbelief ― Allah will (again) reject Faith and go on increasing in unbelief ― Allah will
not forgive them, nor guide them on the way. not forgive them, nor guide them on the way.
To the Hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for To the Hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for
them a grievous penalty.―” them a grievous penalty.―”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138))
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LET US TURN TO ALLAH WITH THIS ....
DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:
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"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our
progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our
places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy); places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy);
for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.” for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128))
DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:
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"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;
Help us against those that reject faith." Help us against those that reject faith."
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250) )
DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:
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“ “Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after
You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy
Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts
(bestowals).” (bestowals).”
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))
“(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad,
salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family,
in accordance with what he deserves
(in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”
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And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader
Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .
And all the Praises is for Allah, And all the Praises is for Allah,
Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.
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””Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from
what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise
to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”
((Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182))
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