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Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailPresentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
Monday , 3 August 2015 @8.00PMNANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MUSLIM SOCIETY Eleven Magazine Launch 2015
MUIS Academy, level 5 Islamic HubBraddell Road
Singapura
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
ORIENTAION FOR YOUNG MUSLIMSORIENTAION FOR YOUNG MUSLIMS
A BRIEF REFLECTION :
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“O MANKIND! Be conscious of your Lord (Sustainer) –
(with - TAQWA - fear transgressing against Him) , Who
has created you out of one living entity, and out of it
created its mate, and out of the two spread abroad a
multitude of men and women. And remain conscious of
(and fear) Allah (with TAQWA), in Whose name you
demand [your rights] from one another, and of these ties
of kinship. Verily, Allah is ever watchful over you!”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 1)
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“O MANKIND! Behold, We have created you all out of a
male and a female, and have made you into nations and
tribes, so that you might (LI-TA-’ARAFUU) come to know
one another. Verily, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah
is the one who is most deeply conscious of (and fear) Him
(with TAQWA). Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”
(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13)
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These Qur’anic verse-message begun with the address These Qur’anic verse-message begun with the address “O Mankind!”“O Mankind!”,, a a
clear and inclusive message which directly calls upon every humankind.clear and inclusive message which directly calls upon every humankind.
It alludes to us human being as created and having a common ancestry, It alludes to us human being as created and having a common ancestry,
which therefore categorize us all as a single specie although we may which therefore categorize us all as a single specie although we may
belong to different gender and have grown into multitudes of race and belong to different gender and have grown into multitudes of race and
nations. This common identity - as a nations. This common identity - as a HUMAN BEING HUMAN BEING – grant us all equal – grant us all equal
right and must be accorded to all, failure of which carries serious right and must be accorded to all, failure of which carries serious
consequences from the Creator of the worlds - Allah SWT.consequences from the Creator of the worlds - Allah SWT.
For Muslims, we are repeatedly called towards For Muslims, we are repeatedly called towards TAQWATAQWA – consciousness – consciousness
of Allah with having the fear of transgression towards Him. Yet today, of Allah with having the fear of transgression towards Him. Yet today,
not everyone living on this earth believes in Allah SWT, and their not everyone living on this earth believes in Allah SWT, and their
outlook on life and the Reality, differs from ours.outlook on life and the Reality, differs from ours.
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And in life we Muslims are taught to peacefully interact with everyone And in life we Muslims are taught to peacefully interact with everyone
(irrespective of their religious belief), to compete and cooperate with (irrespective of their religious belief), to compete and cooperate with
them in doing good (them in doing good (AL-BIRRAL-BIRR) upholding justice (‘) upholding justice (‘ADLADL) and compassion ) and compassion
((IIHHSANSAN); to accord rights towards kinship (); to accord rights towards kinship (ITAA-I – DZIL-QURBAITAA-I – DZIL-QURBA); be ); be
involved in safeguarding humanity’s moral and physical well-being by involved in safeguarding humanity’s moral and physical well-being by
forbidding shameful and evil wrongdoing (forbidding shameful and evil wrongdoing (FAH-SHAA-I – WAL - FAH-SHAA-I – WAL -
MUNKARMUNKAR); and prevent oppression (rebellion-anarchy) (); and prevent oppression (rebellion-anarchy) (AL-BAGHYAL-BAGHY).).
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“Surely Allah enjoins justice, kindness and the doing of good to kith
and kin, and forbids all that is shameful, evil and oppressive. He
exhorts you so that you may be mindful.”
(Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 90)
And in life we Muslims are taught to peacefully interact with everyone And in life we Muslims are taught to peacefully interact with everyone
(irrespective of their religious belief), to compete and cooperate with (irrespective of their religious belief), to compete and cooperate with
them in doing good (them in doing good (AL-BIRRAL-BIRR) upholding justice (‘) upholding justice (‘ADLADL) and compassion ) and compassion
((IIHHSANSAN); to accord rights towards kinship (); to accord rights towards kinship (ITAA-I – DZIL-QURBAITAA-I – DZIL-QURBA); be ); be
involved in safeguarding humanity’s moral and physical well-being by involved in safeguarding humanity’s moral and physical well-being by
forbidding shameful and evil wrongdoing (forbidding shameful and evil wrongdoing (FAH-SHAA-I – WAL - FAH-SHAA-I – WAL -
MUNKARMUNKAR); and prevent oppression (rebellion-anarchy) (); and prevent oppression (rebellion-anarchy) (AL-BAGHYAL-BAGHY).).
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ESSENTIAL from the word ‘essence’ – the true, unchanging SELF;
what we have originally been created as and who we ought to be,
which are permanent leading to the eternal life of the Hereafter.
Whereas, INCIDENTAL from the word ‘incidence’ – refers to the
various identities we assume in our life due to various incidences or
circumstances requiring ROLES and its attending responsibilities for
us to assume, which are all transient (temporary).
CLARIFICATION BETWEEN CLARIFICATION BETWEEN THE THE
‘‘ESSENTIAL’ IDENTITY ESSENTIAL’ IDENTITY FROM ‘INCIDENTAL’ FROM ‘INCIDENTAL’
IDENTITYIDENTITY
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
Excerpts from:
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Tinggi sungguh gunung Daik,Tinggi sungguh gunung Daik,
Mercunya nampak terang berkilau,Mercunya nampak terang berkilau,
Kalau asal benih yang baik,Kalau asal benih yang baik,
Jatuh ke laut menjadi pulau.Jatuh ke laut menjadi pulau.
““Majestic is mount Daik with awe and radiance,Majestic is mount Daik with awe and radiance,With the sun atop its peak they appear to merge,With the sun atop its peak they appear to merge,
If a seed is truly derived from that of excellence, If a seed is truly derived from that of excellence, When thrown into the sea an island will emerge”When thrown into the sea an island will emerge”
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“Bunga melati bunga di darat,
Bunga seroja di tepi kali,
Hina besi kerana karat,
Hina manusia tidak berbudi.”
““Wide is the fragrance a jasmine cast,Wide is the fragrance a jasmine cast, The lotus excel in its beauty and purity,The lotus excel in its beauty and purity,
Iron is despised because of its rust,Iron is despised because of its rust,A person is despised for lacking in morality”A person is despised for lacking in morality”
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““Halia ini tanam-tanaman, Halia ini tanam-tanaman,
Ke barat juga akan rebahnya, Ke barat juga akan rebahnya,
Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman, Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman,
Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya”Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya”
““Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn,
Life in this world is but on borrowed times, Life in this world is but on borrowed times, For the Hereafter is where all must eternally return”For the Hereafter is where all must eternally return”
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“Ke hulu memotong pagar,
Jangan terpotong batang durian,
Carilah guru tempat belajar,
Jangan menyesal dihari kemudian.”
““The fence needs cutting as well as cleaning,The fence needs cutting as well as cleaning,But do not destroy the branch of the durian tree,But do not destroy the branch of the durian tree,
Seek out a teacher to guide you in your learning,Seek out a teacher to guide you in your learning,Lest great is the regret, your future will be.”Lest great is the regret, your future will be.”
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““Anak teruna menanam betik,Anak teruna menanam betik,
Buah cempedak di dalam raga,Buah cempedak di dalam raga,
Apa guna berwajah cantik,Apa guna berwajah cantik,
Kalau kurang budi bahasa.”Kalau kurang budi bahasa.”
““A young man planted a papaya tree,A young man planted a papaya tree,A jackfruit is placed inside a basket,A jackfruit is placed inside a basket,
What is the use having only physical beauty,What is the use having only physical beauty,When you lack humanity, culture and etiquette ”When you lack humanity, culture and etiquette ”
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• In the discourse regarding human motivation, ever since Maslow’s In the discourse regarding human motivation, ever since Maslow’s
“hierarchy of needs” there has been many subsequent theories which “hierarchy of needs” there has been many subsequent theories which
were critical of it and alternatives are being offered. These include: were critical of it and alternatives are being offered. These include:
• Theory X and Theory YTheory X and Theory Y
• Herzberg 2-Factor TheoryHerzberg 2-Factor Theory
• David McClelland's Theory of NeedsDavid McClelland's Theory of Needs
• Cognitive Evaluation TheoryCognitive Evaluation Theory
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• Due to the popularity of Maslow’s Theory (despite the criticism), we begin
our discussion on motivation using his pyramid as a base comparison.
Hoping that it being familiar to all those engaged in discourse on
motivation, it would aid easy appreciation when compared.
• This presentation, Insha'Allah, intends to present a Muslim’s response of
Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs Theory” including an explanation of what
motivates a Muslim. I have long asserted that a Muslim’s worldview
requires him to focus on different ‘drivers’ (considerations) as motivation.
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*Diagram from Wikipedia19
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that Abraham Maslow (1908 –1970) proposed in his 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation”
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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Maslow’s observation of peoples’ tendencies towards being Maslow’s observation of peoples’ tendencies towards being
self-centred; whose instinct for survival, for self-preservation, self-centred; whose instinct for survival, for self-preservation,
not unlike the animal species - echoes the “not unlike the animal species - echoes the “DarwinianDarwinian” theory ” theory
of the “of the “Origin of Species by means of Natural SelectionOrigin of Species by means of Natural Selection” and ” and
the survival of the fittest. Whether or not Maslow subscribe to the survival of the fittest. Whether or not Maslow subscribe to
Darwinism, is irrelevant. Perhaps it is coincidental. Darwinism, is irrelevant. Perhaps it is coincidental.
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Maslow does Maslow does acknowledge the role of religion which somehow acknowledge the role of religion which somehow
motivates man towards self-actualization motivates man towards self-actualization which he actually which he actually
admires, albeit as the exception. Yet, for him and many admires, albeit as the exception. Yet, for him and many
secular-humanists, behavioural psychologists etc. generally, secular-humanists, behavioural psychologists etc. generally,
they view man’s potential towards purely altruistic motivation they view man’s potential towards purely altruistic motivation
can be possible only after most of his basic needs & wants are can be possible only after most of his basic needs & wants are
addressed adequately. addressed adequately.
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This equates human still to be on the same level as that of This equates human still to be on the same level as that of
animals, as though naturally, man is unable to resist his primal animals, as though naturally, man is unable to resist his primal
instincts and urges for survival. But are human not instincts and urges for survival. But are human not
distinguished for having free-will and capable of being moral? distinguished for having free-will and capable of being moral?
Surely being human must entail this difference.Surely being human must entail this difference.
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• We, Muslims differ from this view that human is an specie We, Muslims differ from this view that human is an specie
evolved from the animal (as in “evolved from the animal (as in “Darwinian”), because we ”), because we
believe that human is a unique and separate specie altogether, believe that human is a unique and separate specie altogether,
who already possess intellect, free-will and innate moral who already possess intellect, free-will and innate moral
conscience which differentiate us from beasts. A man who conscience which differentiate us from beasts. A man who
denies or by ignoring this in himself, and to merely follow his denies or by ignoring this in himself, and to merely follow his
desires is to stoop into becoming inhuman (to de-humanise).desires is to stoop into becoming inhuman (to de-humanise).
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• Yet Maslow and other secular psychologists, may be partly
correct in their observation of human behaviour, perhaps
because those whom they have observed were generally the
immoral, the irreligious and selfish people of his time, even
those who claim to follow religion – because admittedly there
are such human-beings.
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““Have you seen the Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire? one who takes as his god his own desire?
Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that
most of them hear or reason? They are not except like most of them hear or reason? They are not except like
livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way.”livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way.”
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43-44Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43-44))
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• In applying his theory on motivation - following strictly his In applying his theory on motivation - following strictly his
hierarchy of needs pyramid – thus it may only be effective
regarding those who are still driven by their desires, ego, selfish
considerations.
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• But, this hierarchy of needs theory is irrelevant regarding the
religiously inclined, or those who already subscribe to an altruistic
philosophy in life, the self-actualised – especially the Muslims,
because Islam’s approach to a human (Muslim) development
begins firstly with conscious affirmation or declaration towards
self-actualization (as a Witness - ).
• Islam’s teaching for human development in fact begins by “Self-
actualising” each and every Muslim. So, Maslow’s observations of
an ‘self-actualised’ person is indeed interesting for Muslims to
relate to.
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SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN : : SELF-ACTUALIZING SELF-ACTUALIZING
OUR ESSENCEOUR ESSENCE
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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Ward off from O YOU who have attained to faith! Ward off from
yourselves (i.eyourselves (i.e. save yourself) and those who are . save yourself) and those who are
close to you (AHLI-KUM) that fire [of the hereafter] close to you (AHLI-KUM) that fire [of the hereafter]
whose fuel is human beings and stones: [lording] whose fuel is human beings and stones: [lording]
over it are angelic powers awesome [and] severe, over it are angelic powers awesome [and] severe,
who do not disobey Allah in whatever He has who do not disobey Allah in whatever He has
commanded them, but [always] do what they are commanded them, but [always] do what they are
bidden to do.”bidden to do.”
((Qur’an: Tahrim: 66: 6Qur’an: Tahrim: 66: 6))
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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Every tree begun from a seed, and would Every tree begun from a seed, and would
grow in stages – from seedling into a plant grow in stages – from seedling into a plant
which from its onset develops several which from its onset develops several
important crucial components viz. Its roots, important crucial components viz. Its roots,
its stems which then grow into trunk and its stems which then grow into trunk and
branches, its barks and leaves etc.branches, its barks and leaves etc.
All of these has to be nurtured and let to All of these has to be nurtured and let to
grow in tandem – as and when conditions grow in tandem – as and when conditions
permits.permits.
If any of these is neglected, or process for If any of these is neglected, or process for
their growth stymied to only allow one their growth stymied to only allow one
component to be fully developed without component to be fully developed without
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““Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))
Due to this circumstances, our parents have sent us to ‘Islamic religious classes’ Due to this circumstances, our parents have sent us to ‘Islamic religious classes’
for our basic (for our basic (FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN) , as well as to then attend conventional school.) , as well as to then attend conventional school.
Yet, both types of education have different aims, objectives and concerns.Yet, both types of education have different aims, objectives and concerns.
Unfortunately many later emphasized too much upon conventional schooling Unfortunately many later emphasized too much upon conventional schooling
and neglected continuing with their crucial Islamic and neglected continuing with their crucial Islamic Fardhu’ain Fardhu’ain learning and learning and
education .education .
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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““Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (FITWRAHFITWRAH), ),
It is the parents then who would make him to become It is the parents then who would make him to become
a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.” a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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““So direct your face toward the religion, inclining So direct your face toward the religion, inclining
to truth. [Adhere to] the to truth. [Adhere to] the FITWRAHFITWRAH of Allah (innate of Allah (innate
essential nature) upon which He has created [all] essential nature) upon which He has created [all]
people. people. No change should there be in the creation No change should there be in the creation
of Allah. of Allah. That is the correct religion, but most of That is the correct religion, but most of
the people do not know.”the people do not know.”
Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))
““When people When people TATRUKUTATRUKU - leave ( - leave (set asideset aside) the affairs of ) the affairs of
their their DEENDEEN – religion, because of their – religion, because of their concern in concern in
improving their worldly mattersimproving their worldly matters, then Allah will open , then Allah will open
upon them much danger (harm).”upon them much danger (harm).”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
WARNING
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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
““O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto
Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / sense of belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING SENSE OF BELONGING ((Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, SECURITY, ((Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS BASIC NEEDS ((Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)
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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER
SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
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ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
Human perfection
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
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““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
Thoroughly shedding every base, egoistic, animalistic, devilish, materialistic tendencies & desires, for higher angelic spiritual traits – termed ‘selfless Godliness’ - “RobbaaniyIn” modelled after Prophet Muhammad’s noble traits or disposition (Akhlaq).
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
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““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
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““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”
"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)
for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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“LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on
denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please on
earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as
their goal - and how vile a resting place! -”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197)
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““Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted
thee, [the good of] the life to come, without forgetting, thee, [the good of] the life to come, without forgetting,
withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do
good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee; good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee;
and seek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily, and seek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily,
Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!””Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!””
((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))
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““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going
to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your
Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrow.” Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrow.”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))
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““What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered
you [to do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their you [to do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their
excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their
Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”
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““There will come a time for mankind (in future), There will come a time for mankind (in future),
when they (people) will not care how they work (to when they (people) will not care how they work (to
get their wealth), whether it is Halal (through legal get their wealth), whether it is Halal (through legal
means) or Haram (through illicit ways)”means) or Haram (through illicit ways)”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-iHadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-i))
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BUT DO NOT CONTRADICT BUT DO NOT CONTRADICT OUR ESSENCEOUR ESSENCE
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
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A bunch of runners were steadily jogging as a team. The pace was steady and it
was led by their team captain-cum-coach, who provided them direction as well
as to monitor every one else’s timing. This was done for some distance in the
race when suddenly they were overtaken by several others from different
teams, sprinting past them. One member in team then shouted at the captain:
Question: Why are we going so slow unlike others who kept whizzing pass us
all. Shouldn’t we be like them and try to be ahead of them?
Answer : The others you saw sprinting
are those who believe that we are
running a 100 meter race.
Actually, we are in a 12 kilometer
marathon!
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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DO YOU HAVE A PRISONER MENTALITY ?
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
"Not equal are the companions of the Fire and the companions of Paradise. "Not equal are the companions of the Fire and the companions of Paradise.
The companions of Paradise - they are the ones who attain [true success].” The companions of Paradise - they are the ones who attain [true success].”
((Qur’an: Surah Al-Hashr: 59: 20Qur’an: Surah Al-Hashr: 59: 20))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and "Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and (ASLIMU-(ASLIMU-
LAHU) bow to His (WillLAHU) bow to His (Will),” ),”
((Qur’an: Surah Az-Zumar: 39: 54Qur’an: Surah Az-Zumar: 39: 54))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
"O you who have believed, be conscious and mindful of your duty to Allah (TAQWA) as He
should be feared and do not die except as Muslims [state of ISLAM: submission to Him]. ”
(Qur’an: Surah Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102102))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
““The Word of your Lord is perfect in truthfulness and justiceThe Word of your Lord is perfect in truthfulness and justice; no one ; no one can change His words. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”can change His words. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 115Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 115) )
Hey .. Are we going in the right direction?
Hmmm … well we have our appointed leader leading us, So I guess we’re on the right course! Just follow … lah! Am I going
the right way?
Ermm… since there are many agreeing with me and following behind me.Praising me
even .. Heh..he he !
I MUST be on the right way! Majority cannot be wrong!
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice
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Adapted from Dr. Hisham Al-Talib’s “Training Guide for Islamic Workers”
ONLY FOR THOSE MEANT TO BE SUBDUEDONLY FOR THOSE MEANT TO BE SUBDUED
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DO YOU WANT TO ACCUMULATE SINS EXPONENTIALLY ?
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEAN-NASEEHHAHAH
Sincere AdviceSincere Advice
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And whosoever And whosoever introducesintroduces a bad practice ( a bad practice (SUNNAH SAI-YI-AHSUNNAH SAI-YI-AH), for him will ), for him will
be be the sin for (introducing) itthe sin for (introducing) it, as well as (given the same, as well as (given the same) sins as others who ) sins as others who
follow and commit that bad practicefollow and commit that bad practice, till the day of judgment ”, till the day of judgment ”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))
Beware of ‘HARAM new-age’ trends and lifestyle
WARNING !
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEAN-NASEEHHAHAH
Sincere AdviceSincere Advice
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““And do not waver, nor feel remorse. And do not waver, nor feel remorse. You are the You are the superior onessuperior ones, if you are believers (, if you are believers (MU’MINEENMU’MINEEN).”).”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 139Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 139))
CERTAINLY THE BEST ADVICE IS INDEED FROM
ALLAH AZZAA-WAJAL
FOR THOSE WHO
REFLECT
BETTER TO BE A CUB AMONGST A PRIDE OF
LIONS THAN TO BE KING OF OSTRICHES(Arabic proverb)AN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice
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” … do they seek honour, power and glory with them (the disbelievers rather than the believers)? Verily, then to Allah belongs all honour, power and glory.”
– (Qur’an: An-Nisa: 4: 139)
CERTAINLY THE BEST OF ADVICE IS INDEED FROM ALLAH AZZAA-WAJAL
HE WHO SERVES TWO MASTERS
IS FALSE TO ONE OF THEM
(Arabic Proverb)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
AN-NASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice
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““Allah has not made for any man two hearts Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “in his (one) body “
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))
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AN-NASEEAN-NASEEHHAHAH
The Sincere AdviceThe Sincere Advice
DEVILS RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO
TREAD
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AN-NASEEAN-NASEEHHAHAH
The Sincere AdviceThe Sincere Advice
( English proverb )
( Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas )
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
“But those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, "How many a small company has overcome a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patiently persevering.“
(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 249)
AN-NASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice
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ALLAH IS GREATER THAN ALL
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““O you who have attained to faith! If you ever O you who have attained to faith! If you ever
((MURTADMURTAD) abandon your faith," Allah will in time bring ) abandon your faith," Allah will in time bring
forth [in your stead] people whom He loves and who forth [in your stead] people whom He loves and who
love Him - humble towards the believers, powerful love Him - humble towards the believers, powerful
(stern) towards all who deny the truth: [people] who (stern) towards all who deny the truth: [people] who
((YUJAAHIDUYUJAAHIDU) strive hard in Allah's cause, and do not ) strive hard in Allah's cause, and do not
fear to be censured by anyone who might censure them: fear to be censured by anyone who might censure them:
such is Allah's favour, which He grants unto whom He such is Allah's favour, which He grants unto whom He
wills. And Allah is infinite, all-knowing.”wills. And Allah is infinite, all-knowing.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 54Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 54))
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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))
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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) )
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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))
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“(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 .
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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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