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LESSONS ON LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

Insha’Allah -This is a follow-up course, after completionof 18 weeks course on the kitab “Ta’lim al-Muta’allimTariqit Ta’allum ” of Sheikh Tajuddin Nu’man Zarnuji

( 20 June 2012 )Every Wednesday night @ 8pmWisma Indah 450 Changi Rd,#02-00(Next to Masjid Kassim),

Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc.” sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice

LESSON# 13LESSON# 13 IN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFUL.

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

CONTINUATION OF THE 2ND RUN MODULE

PART 2

By retracing our life, we start with understanding By retracing our life, we start with understanding

our basic nature as a human being - having our basic nature as a human being - having

inherent powers and their potentialities to be inherent powers and their potentialities to be

developed.developed.

RECAP PREVIOUS LESSON

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In our relationship regarding our Education – we In our relationship regarding our Education – we

are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators - are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators -

with what is referred to as, “with what is referred to as, “knowledgeknowledge”.”.



Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared, Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared,

nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and

developed by a developed by a Murabbi’Murabbi’ (EDUCATOR) – the first of (EDUCATOR) – the first of

whom are our PARENTS.whom are our PARENTS.



Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah. THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODY

TONGUE

MINDDESIRE

HEART

Obedience to Parents and teachersObedience to Parents and teachersBeginning of education:[1] Tarbiyya pertains to training of the soul still attached to desires, etc.

Teacher/Educator:[1] Parent[2] Teacher

Although ultimate isKnowledge, (boththeoretical and practical) – initial disciplining, rote learning, memorization, etc. may be crucial.

PARENTSPARENTSTEACHERSTEACHERS

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

Relationship with the Parents and TeacherRelationship with the Parents and Teacher


“Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: [1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),[2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad), [3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”

(Hadith narrated by Tabrani)

SELFSELF

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

TEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

ALLAHASHAABIHI

AL-QUR’ANAL-QUR’ANAS-SUNNAHRelationship Relationship

towards the towards the Prophet s.a.w. his Prophet s.a.w. his household & household & companions, andcompanions, andreciting al-Qur’anreciting al-Qur’an

HISTORYHISTORY *SeerahTashri’TabaqatIslamicS.E. AsiaThe World


RASULULLAH AHLIL-BAYTIHI



THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)

Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):

[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)

Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.

AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART


ALLAH RASULULLAH

HEREAFTERHEREAFTERAL-QUR’AN

AS-SUNNAH


SELFSELF

ALLAH RASULULLAH

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

AL-QUR’AN

TEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

BODY

MIND

TONGUE

HEART

DESIRE

AS-SUNNAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

ASHAABIHI

PARENTSPARENTS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

TIMETIME

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IMAM MADZAAHIB

AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA


Thus it must not be mere learning of subjects but must have Thus it must not be mere learning of subjects but must have

specific objectives i.e. towards fulfilment of obligations which has specific objectives i.e. towards fulfilment of obligations which has

to be carried out in our Being (thoughts, words and deeds).to be carried out in our Being (thoughts, words and deeds).

This obligations are dependent upon our situation and state of This obligations are dependent upon our situation and state of

Being (spiritual station – Being (spiritual station – ‘‘HAALHAAL’ ’ or or ‘‘MAQOMMAQOM’). ’).

The quantum may be increased and more important, the quality of The quantum may be increased and more important, the quality of

being in a particular state - may always change, increase/decrease.being in a particular state - may always change, increase/decrease.

An important bestowal that we seek from Allah in this pursuit An important bestowal that we seek from Allah in this pursuit

towards excellence is “towards excellence is “ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH ” – when Allah grant us firmness ” – when Allah grant us firmness

in our station thus attained.in our station thus attained.


It begins with the most basic state of Islam (submission), which one It begins with the most basic state of Islam (submission), which one

gradually progresses towards higher stations, culminating with gradually progresses towards higher stations, culminating with

TAQWATAQWA – the state which Allah distinguishes difference in nobility – the state which Allah distinguishes difference in nobility

amongst mankind.amongst mankind.

And the reality (And the reality (HAQIQAHHAQIQAH) of our existence is that we are tested in ) of our existence is that we are tested in

matter of our relationships – from inner to outer, from creations to matter of our relationships – from inner to outer, from creations to

the Creator, from self to family, to neighbours, to society, to the Creator, from self to family, to neighbours, to society, to

nations, to world and beyond – from the world to the Hereafter, nations, to world and beyond – from the world to the Hereafter,

etc.etc.

And it requires our adherence to a single consciousness – within a And it requires our adherence to a single consciousness – within a

TAUHEEDICTAUHEEDIC worldview – without ever being disloyal or false to our worldview – without ever being disloyal or false to our

claim of being Witnesses to Allah’s Absolute Oneness and gratefully claim of being Witnesses to Allah’s Absolute Oneness and gratefully

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““Allah (Allah (SHAHIDASHAHIDA) witnesses that there is no deity except Him, ) witnesses that there is no deity except Him,

and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is] and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is]

maintaining [creation] in justice (maintaining [creation] in justice (QISTwQISTw). There is no deity ). There is no deity

except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM. And those . And those

who were given the Scripture did not differ except after who were given the Scripture did not differ except after

knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity

between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of

Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account.”Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18-19Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18-19))



These, on the following charts, are the general overview of These, on the following charts, are the general overview of

whom we need to relate with our “whom we need to relate with our “ADABADAB” to – while we are in ” to – while we are in

this world. To know their places and accord them their due.this world. To know their places and accord them their due.

It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should be It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should be

drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along. The drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along. The

subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are

interconnected wholistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan. interconnected wholistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan.

For “For “we are in the world but not of this worldwe are in the world but not of this world.”.”

WaAllaahu a’lam. WaAllaahu a’lam.


SELFSELF

ALLAH RASULULLAH

SIBLINGSSIBLINGS

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS

AL-QUR’AN

TEACHERSTEACHERS

FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS

NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS THE WORLDTHE WORLD

BODY

MIND

TONGUE

HEART

DESIRE

AS-SUNNAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

ASHAABIHI

IMAM MADZAAHIB

FRIENDS

CO-WORKERS

SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

PARENTSPARENTS

WEALTH

STATUS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

TIMETIME

HEALTHHEALTH


CLASSMATES

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE

ANCESTORSANCESTORSAD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAH

AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH

HISTORYHISTORY

MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

IN-LAWS

NGO’s/GO’s17

APPENDIX


SELFSELF

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGETEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEEEMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE

CO-WORKERSCO-WORKERS

RELATIONSHIP IN WORKING LIFERELATIONSHIP IN WORKING LIFE

SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

HEALTHHEALTH

“.. fulfil (all) obligations” (Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1)

ALLAHRASULULLAH

FRIENDSFRIENDS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

“Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA) wherever you may be,...Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA) wherever you may be,... (Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tabrani)

BE RESPONSIBLE TOWARDS ALL BE RESPONSIBLE TOWARDS ALL CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONSCONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS


AMBITIONAMBITION WEALTHWEALTHSTATUSSTATUS


SELFSELF

ALLAH RASULULLAH

SIBLINGSSIBLINGS

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE


AL-QUR’AN

TEACHERSTEACHERS



BODY

MIND

TONGUE

HEART

DESIRE

AS-SUNNAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

ASHAABIHI

IMAM MADZAAHIB

FRIENDS

CO-WORKERS

SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

PARENTSPARENTS

WEALTH

STATUS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

TIMETIME

HEALTHHEALTH


CLASSMATES

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE


AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH

HISTORYHISTORY

MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

IN-LAWS

NGO’s/GO’s20

APPENDIX


SELFSELF

ALLAH RASULULLAH

SIBLINGSSIBLINGS

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE


AL-QUR’AN

TEACHERSTEACHERS



BODY

MIND

TONGUE

HEART

DESIRE

AS-SUNNAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

ASHAABIHI

IMAM MADZAAHIB

FRIENDS

CO-WORKERS

SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

PARENTSPARENTS

WEALTH

STATUS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

TIMETIME

HEALTHHEALTH


CLASSMATES

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE


AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH

HISTORYHISTORY

MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

IN-LAWS

NGO’s/GO’s21

APPENDIX


HISTORYHISTORY


““CONSIDER the flight of time! Verily, man is bound to lose CONSIDER the flight of time! Verily, man is bound to lose

himself unless he be of those who attain to faith, and do himself unless he be of those who attain to faith, and do

good works, and enjoin upon one another the keeping to good works, and enjoin upon one another the keeping to

truth, and enjoin upon one another patience in adversity.”truth, and enjoin upon one another patience in adversity.”

((Qur’an: al-‘Asr: 103: 1-3Qur’an: al-‘Asr: 103: 1-3))



““Have, then, they [who reject this divine writ] never Have, then, they [who reject this divine writ] never

journeyed about the earth and beheld what journeyed about the earth and beheld what

happened in the end to those [deniers of the truth] happened in the end to those [deniers of the truth]

who lived before them? and [do they not know that] who lived before them? and [do they not know that]

to those who are conscious of Allah the life in the to those who are conscious of Allah the life in the

hereafter is indeed better [than this world]? Will they hereafter is indeed better [than this world]? Will they

not, then, use their reason?”not, then, use their reason?”

((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 109Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 109))



““[But] do you think that you could enter paradise [But] do you think that you could enter paradise

without having suffered like those [believers] who without having suffered like those [believers] who

passed away before you? passed away before you?

Misfortune and hardship befell them, and so shaken Misfortune and hardship befell them, and so shaken

were they that the messenger, and the believers with were they that the messenger, and the believers with

him, would exclaim, "When will Allah's succour him, would exclaim, "When will Allah's succour

come?" Oh, verily, Allah's succour is [always] near!”come?" Oh, verily, Allah's succour is [always] near!”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 214Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 214))



““And hold fast, all together, unto the bond with Allah, and And hold fast, all together, unto the bond with Allah, and

do not draw apart from one another. And remember the do not draw apart from one another. And remember the

blessings which Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when blessings which Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when

you were enemies, He brought your hearts together, so you were enemies, He brought your hearts together, so

that through His blessing you became brethren; and [how, that through His blessing you became brethren; and [how,

when] you were on the brink of a fiery abyss. He saved when] you were on the brink of a fiery abyss. He saved

you from it. In this way Allah makes clear His messages you from it. In this way Allah makes clear His messages

unto you, so that you might find guidance”unto you, so that you might find guidance”

((Qur’an: Aali‘Imran: 3: 102Qur’an: Aali‘Imran: 3: 102))


““And [remember the time] when your Sustainer made [this And [remember the time] when your Sustainer made [this

promise] known: 'If you are grateful [to Me], I shall most promise] known: 'If you are grateful [to Me], I shall most

certainly give you more and more; but if you are certainly give you more and more; but if you are

ungrateful, verily, My chastisement will be severe indeed!"ungrateful, verily, My chastisement will be severe indeed!"

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 13: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 13: 7))


““And nothing is the life of this world but a play and And nothing is the life of this world but a play and

a passing delight; and the life in the hereafter is by a passing delight; and the life in the hereafter is by

far the better for all who are conscious of Allah. far the better for all who are conscious of Allah.

Will you not, then, use your reason?”Will you not, then, use your reason?”

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 32Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 32))




“ “It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered

a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves,

to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and

to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although

they had been, before, in manifest error― they had been, before, in manifest error― .“.“

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))


““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who

have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3))


“Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom

He will: and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.”

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 4)


““Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works

righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33))



““Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent

from every expedition remained behind, they could devote from every expedition remained behind, they could devote

themselves to studies in religion (themselves to studies in religion (LIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEENLIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEEN) )

and admonish the people when they return to them― that thus and admonish the people when they return to them― that thus

they (may learn) to guard themselves (against evil).” they (may learn) to guard themselves (against evil).”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:122Qur’an: Taubah: 9:122))


Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do

not know? It is those who are endued with understanding not know? It is those who are endued with understanding

that receive admonition.“that receive admonition.“

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9))


““So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those who know) So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those who know)

in matters which you do not know.in matters which you do not know.““

((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7))


“ “Verily those who truly fear Allah from among His Servants, Verily those who truly fear Allah from among His Servants,

those who have knowledge (those who have knowledge (AL-’ULAMAAL-’ULAMA): for Allah is ): for Allah is

Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving.Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving.““

((Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28))


“ “ Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees),

those of you who believe (those of you who believe (AA-MANUAA-MANU) and who have ) and who have

been granted Knowledge (been granted Knowledge (UU-TUL-’ILMAUU-TUL-’ILMA): and Allah is ): and Allah is

well-acquainted with all ye do.”well-acquainted with all ye do.”

((Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11))


He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to

whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit

overflowing; but none will grasp the message but men of overflowing; but none will grasp the message but men of

understandingunderstanding.“.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 269Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 269))



“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))


““Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to seek knowledge Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to seek knowledge

((‘ILMA‘ILMA), Allah will make easy for him the path to Paradise.” ), Allah will make easy for him the path to Paradise.”

((Reported by Abu Daud & TirmidziReported by Abu Daud & Tirmidzi))


““Knowledge is not from the listening of much narrations Knowledge is not from the listening of much narrations

(or merely reading books), verily knowledge is light (which (or merely reading books), verily knowledge is light (which

Allah s.w.t.) into the heart.”Allah s.w.t.) into the heart.”

((Saying of Saying of ** Ibnu Mas’ud r.a Ibnu Mas’ud r.a.).)

* The famous companion (SAHABI) of the Prophet s.a.a.w.The famous companion (SAHABI) of the Prophet s.a.a.w.


““The most meritorious of knowledge is knowledge of the ‘The most meritorious of knowledge is knowledge of the ‘HaalHaal’ ’

(spiritual state); and the most meritorious of actions (deeds) is to (spiritual state); and the most meritorious of actions (deeds) is to

maintain one’s standing (goodly spiritual state attained).”maintain one’s standing (goodly spiritual state attained).”

* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m. said:

•The famous student of Imam Abu Hanifah r.h.mThe famous student of Imam Abu Hanifah r.h.m. amongst the teachers of Imam Ash-Shafi’ie r.h.m


• REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

Our concern should be towards drawing close to Allah Our concern should be towards drawing close to Allah

spiritually described as states (spiritually described as states (HaalHaal). In the incremental ). In the incremental

states which we gained, we must strive to maintain with states which we gained, we must strive to maintain with

‘amal ‘amal (practice) as we can regress. When ‘(practice) as we can regress. When ‘istiqomahistiqomah’ in ’ in

one’s Haal is achieved, it is called ‘one’s Haal is achieved, it is called ‘MaqomMaqom’’



““Learn (seek knowledge)! For the learning is an adornment for Learn (seek knowledge)! For the learning is an adornment for

the one who (strive and) possesses it; a virtue and a prelude to the one who (strive and) possesses it; a virtue and a prelude to

every praiseworthy action.”every praiseworthy action.”



• REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

Certainly, this is from the Islamic perspective of Certainly, this is from the Islamic perspective of

knowledge linked to knowledge linked to ‘ibaadah ‘ibaadah – not the secularist-culture – not the secularist-culture

of learning which is attached to value-system quite of learning which is attached to value-system quite

opposed to Islamic ideals.opposed to Islamic ideals.



““Give yourself up to the study of jurisprudence (FIQH), for the

knowledge of jurisprudence is the best guide to piety and the fear of

God and it is the straightest path to the ultimate goal.”.”

• REFLECTION:REFLECTION: “ “FiqhFiqh” – literally means “profound understanding (of the ” – literally means “profound understanding (of the

Deen)” – ref: al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later Deen)” – ref: al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later was used to refer to the studies of Islamic jurisprudence.was used to refer to the studies of Islamic jurisprudence.



“It is the milestone leading to the ways of proper guidance;

it is the fortress that saves [one] from all hardships. “

• REFLECTION:REFLECTION: Again, one has to understand Islam’s value system which do Again, one has to understand Islam’s value system which do

not separate the eternal goodness and hardship in Hereafter not separate the eternal goodness and hardship in Hereafter with present life which is temporary and fleeting. Thus, with present life which is temporary and fleeting. Thus, those with secular worldview, may not be able to appreciate those with secular worldview, may not be able to appreciate profoundly this message.profoundly this message.



“Indeed, one godly person versed in jurisprudence is more powerful

against Satan than a thousand [ordinary] worshippers.”

• REFLECTION:REFLECTION: Only by knowing the boundaries between obedience and Only by knowing the boundaries between obedience and

disobedience, instilled withdisobedience, instilled with Taqwa Taqwa (fear of transgression) (fear of transgression) that can effectively equip a Muslim against being tempted or that can effectively equip a Muslim against being tempted or deceived by Satan. Thus, the emphasis upon this knowledge.deceived by Satan. Thus, the emphasis upon this knowledge.



““The knowledge is what benefits, The knowledge is what benefits,

not what is memorized”not what is memorized”

((Imam Muhammad Idris ash-Shafi’e rhm. aImam Muhammad Idris ash-Shafi’e rhm. a.).)


““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with

the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;

or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;

Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”

((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))


““We are (much) in need of a little We are (much) in need of a little AdabAdab, from (that of) , from (that of)

going out (seeking) after much of going out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm ‘ilm (knowledge)” – (knowledge)” –

(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)


"Indeed the "Indeed the scholars scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall

into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The

merchants and businessmen merchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they are are the trustees of Allah, so if they are

treacherous, who can be trusted? The treacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allah are the guests of Allah

so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom

can we defeat the enemies? The righteous and can we defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic ones ascetic ones are the are the

kings of the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have kings of the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who ), who

shall be followed? The shall be followed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) are the shepherds (protectors)

of the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect of the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect

the flock?" the flock?"

- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak


“ “((‘ilm‘ilm) Knowledge without ) Knowledge without AdabAdab, ,

is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel); is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);

and and AdabAdab without knowledge ( without knowledge (‘ilm‘ilm) ,) ,

is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”


““Imitating (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest form of Imitating (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest form of

flattery (praiseflattery (praise)!” is an English proverb. )!” is an English proverb.

It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether we It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether we

have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our Prophet have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w. as the most beloved and best of Allah’s creation Muhammad s.a.w. as the most beloved and best of Allah’s creation

((KHAYRKHAYR-AL-KHAL-QIL-LAH-AL-KHAL-QIL-LAH).).

He, whose name is “He, whose name is “the praised onethe praised one”, indeed is praised by Allah, ”, indeed is praised by Allah,

Who is the Creator of every creation:Who is the Creator of every creation:

““And thou (Muhammad) standest on an exalted standard of character.”And thou (Muhammad) standest on an exalted standard of character.”((Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4))

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NoteNote: Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s : Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s

noble noble AKHLAQAKHLAQ that we must strive to imitate and instil in that we must strive to imitate and instil in

ourselves.ourselves.

Yet, mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy (Yet, mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ) )

or ostentatious (or ostentatious (RIYA RIYA ’’) or even conceit () or even conceit (‘UJUB‘UJUB). We seek refuge in ). We seek refuge in

Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.

The inner cleansing (The inner cleansing (TAZKIYYA AL-NAFS TAZKIYYA AL-NAFS ) and constancy ) and constancy

((ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH) in striving () in striving (MUJAHADAHMUJAHADAH), with seeking Allah’s ), with seeking Allah’s

TAUFIQTAUFIQ and Guidance, is crucial. Thus, apart from having correct and Guidance, is crucial. Thus, apart from having correct

belief (belief (AQEEDAHAQEEDAH)), conforming with correct , conforming with correct ‘‘AMALIYYAHAMALIYYAH (outward (outward

deeds) we also require inculcation of noble disposition (deeds) we also require inculcation of noble disposition (AKHLAQ AKHLAQ

AL-KAREEMA AL-KAREEMA ).).

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As in every Islamic religious sciences (As in every Islamic religious sciences (’ULUM AL-DEEN’ULUM AL-DEEN) viz. ) viz.

QUR’AN, QIRA’AT, AHADITH, FIQH, AQEEDAH, SEERAHQUR’AN, QIRA’AT, AHADITH, FIQH, AQEEDAH, SEERAH, etc. which , etc. which

can be traced and linked to unbroken chains of transmitters can be traced and linked to unbroken chains of transmitters

((ISNADISNAD) back to the Prophet s.a.a.w. so too is the imperative in ) back to the Prophet s.a.a.w. so too is the imperative in

matters of spiritual practices – the traditional methodology.matters of spiritual practices – the traditional methodology.

And thus at the stage of development termed variously as And thus at the stage of development termed variously as

TAZKIYYATUN NUFUSTAZKIYYATUN NUFUS, or , or TASAWWUFTASAWWUF or or AKHLAQAKHLAQ, which is , which is the the

practice of Islam at the level of practice of Islam at the level of IHSANIHSAN – one preferably needs to be – one preferably needs to be

“upon the spiritual way or practices”“upon the spiritual way or practices”, linked through examples of , linked through examples of

practices of righteous scholars, which has an unbroken chain of practices of righteous scholars, which has an unbroken chain of

transmission back to the Prophet s.a.w. termed as “ transmission back to the Prophet s.a.w. termed as “ TARIQAHTARIQAH “. “.

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ADVICE FROM MY PARENT, TEACHERS AND PREDECESSORS *

“And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).

These will be those Nearest to Allah (al-Muqor-rabun):In Gardens

of Bliss: A number of people from those of old, and a few from

those of later times.”

(Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 10-14)

There is a special type ofThere is a special type of TARIQAHTARIQAH, , only for those elites referred to as the only for those elites referred to as the

““Al-Muqor-rabunAl-Muqor-rabun””, but these people are extremely rare today as , but these people are extremely rare today as

mentioned:mentioned:

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Even at the time of Even at the time of Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alwi al-Haddad Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alwi al-Haddad

(rhm.a), he realizes that every Muslim should be upon a (rhm.a), he realizes that every Muslim should be upon a general general

type of type of TARIQAHTARIQAH, which is inclusive and for the general Muslims – , which is inclusive and for the general Muslims –

unlike the specialised unlike the specialised TURUQTURUQ (plural of (plural of TariqahTariqah) that requires ) that requires

‘‘Bai-’atBai-’at ’ (personalised investiture), etc. before being allowed to ’ (personalised investiture), etc. before being allowed to

practice its practice its AwradAwrad and and DzikrDzikr..

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Regarded as a Regarded as a MUJADDIDMUJADDID of the of the Ba-’Alawi Ba-’Alawi of his timeof his time, Imam al-, Imam al-

Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alwi al-HaddadHabib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alwi al-Haddad incorporated within the incorporated within the

teachings and practices of Islam which teachings and practices of Islam which BANI ’ALAWY BANI ’ALAWY scholars scholars

spread (especially in the Nusantara) , all the three components of spread (especially in the Nusantara) , all the three components of

AQEEDA-FIQH-TASAWWUFAQEEDA-FIQH-TASAWWUF. .

Regarding Regarding AQEEDAHAQEEDAH – in following the – in following the MadzhabMadzhab of of Imam Abul Imam Abul

Hassan al-’Ash-’aryHassan al-’Ash-’ary; and ; and FIQHFIQH of of Madzhab Imam Ash-Shafi-’ieMadzhab Imam Ash-Shafi-’ie, ,

incorporating some practices unique to incorporating some practices unique to Ahlul-BaytAhlul-Bayt..

While in While in TASAWWUFTASAWWUF, actually it already provides a , actually it already provides a TARIQAHTARIQAH, but , but

of the general type, which has been consistently but of the general type, which has been consistently but

‘unconsciously’ and inconspicuously practiced for generations since ‘unconsciously’ and inconspicuously practiced for generations since

then.then.

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To differentiate this To differentiate this TARIQAHTARIQAH from the specialises from the specialises TURUQTURUQ, he , he

termed it as the way or the “termed it as the way or the “TARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEENTARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEEN”.”.

A ‘A ‘TARIQAHTARIQAH’ ’ is a methodology involving spiritual practices of is a methodology involving spiritual practices of

Dzikr, Wirid, Du’a, SulukDzikr, Wirid, Du’a, Suluk, etc. - practiced with supervision or , etc. - practiced with supervision or

guidance of an accomplished teacher who serves as guidance of an accomplished teacher who serves as MursheedMursheed

(Guide).(Guide).

For generations our ‘Ulama in Nusantara have been fulfilling For generations our ‘Ulama in Nusantara have been fulfilling

this role – without need to use the term this role – without need to use the term TARIQAHTARIQAH, even., even.

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As many of these practices in this As many of these practices in this ““TARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEENTARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEEN”, ”,

or “or “TARIQAH BA-’ALAWYTARIQAH BA-’ALAWY”,”, are already supported with basis are already supported with basis

from authenticated sources from the Prophet s.a.w. , and from from authenticated sources from the Prophet s.a.w. , and from

established practices of well-known ‘Ulama for generations by established practices of well-known ‘Ulama for generations by

generations of practitioners, it can be followed by all Muslims, generations of practitioners, it can be followed by all Muslims,

even without the personalised “even without the personalised “Bai-’atBai-’at”, unlike in other ”, unlike in other

TURUQTURUQ. .

Thus we find in this region, that the Muslims here already Thus we find in this region, that the Muslims here already

practices almost similar if not identical spiritual exercises viz. practices almost similar if not identical spiritual exercises viz.

Awrad, Dzikr’, Du’a, RatibAwrad, Dzikr’, Du’a, Ratib, etc. from how Islam was taught for , etc. from how Islam was taught for

several generations - without any fanfare avoiding ostentation.several generations - without any fanfare avoiding ostentation.

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“ “For the companions of the Right Hand. For the companions of the Right Hand.

A (goodly) number from those of old ― A (goodly) number from those of old ―

And a (goodly) number from those of later times.”And a (goodly) number from those of later times.”

((Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40))

Thus, with humility, we are taught to strive upon this so as to be Thus, with humility, we are taught to strive upon this so as to be

included amongst those referred to as the included amongst those referred to as the ““AS-HAABUL-YAMEENAS-HAABUL-YAMEEN” ”

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In fact, he, In fact, he, Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah bi ‘Alawi al-Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah bi ‘Alawi al-

Haddad Haddad gave us the Path of gave us the Path of Ba-’AlawiyBa-’Alawiy ( (Tariqah Ahlil YaminTariqah Ahlil Yamin) – the path ) – the path

of our of our SaadatSaadat (noble Elders) whose sign is : (noble Elders) whose sign is :

““to remove all signs to remove all signs ” of it being a ” of it being a Tariqah Tariqah **

** with spiritual link (sanad) with spiritual link (sanad) from its founder:from its founder:

al-Imam al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawial-Imam al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi - of - of

Hadramawt, Yemen Hadramawt, Yemen (653 H /1232 CE), and then connected continuously with an continuously with an

unbrokenunbroken chain of teachers/masters / elders all from amongst the descendants of chain of teachers/masters / elders all from amongst the descendants of

our our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.

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AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR‘ISA ‘Ubaydullah ‘Alwi Muhammad

‘Alwi‘Ali

(Khali’ Qasam)

Muhammad(Shohib Mirbat)

‘Ali

IMAM MUHAMMAD(al-Faqih al-Muqaddam)

‘Alwi

Abdul Malik

MUHAMMAD

IMAM ‘ALI AL-URAIDHI IMAM JA’FAR SODIQ IMAM MUHAMMAD AL-BAQIR

IMAM ‘ALI ZEIN AL-’ABIDIN

IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB

IMAM HUSSAYN

FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA’

MUHAMMAD (RASULULLAH) S.A.A.W.

Descent lineage to Wali Songo

THE LINEAGE OF THE BA-’ALAWI OF HADRAMAWT

( AND THE ISLAMIZATION OF THE NUSANTARA )

FOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAHFOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAHSHEIKH ABU MADYANHis spiritual chain(silsilah – khirqa)

linked

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AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR

Ibrahim Zeinuddin al-Akbar(Ibrahim Asmoro – ‘As-Samarqandi’)

Ahmad RahmatullahSUNAN AMPEL

Maulana Ishaq‘Ali Murtadho

Maulana ‘Ainul YaqeenSUNAN GIRI

IbrahimSUNAN BONANG

HashimSUNAN DRAJAT

Ja’far SodiqSUNAN QUDUS

Jamaluddin Hussain al-Akbar

’Ali Nurul ‘Alam

’Abdullah

Sharif HidayatullahSUNAN GUNUNG JATI

Zein al-’Alam Barakat( SHARIF AWLIYA’ )

Maulana Malik IbrahimSUNAN GERISIK

Raden ShahidSUNAN KALIJAGA

Raden ‘Umar Sa’idSUNAN MURIA

Son-in-law

Ahmad Jalal Shah ‘Abdullah Khan Abdul Malik ‘Alwi Muhammad(Shohib Mirbat)

‘Ali (Khali’ Qasam)‘AlwiMuhammad‘Alwi‘Ubaydullah

Grandfather to Adzamat Khan family of Hind (India)

““Behold! verily on the (Behold! verily on the (AWLIYA’AWLIYA’) friends of Allah ) friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve” there is no fear, nor shall they grieve”

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62))

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Tomb of Imam Al-Muhajir Ahmad Bin IsaTomb of Imam Al-Muhajir Ahmad Bin Isa




The grave of the founder of “Tariqah Ba-’Alawiy “ Al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Imam

‘Muhammad ibn ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi al-Husseiny, who died in the year 653 AH (1232 CE).

Apart from receiving his ’ijazah-khirqa suffiya’ from Abu Madyan in Morocco (a

student of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani), he is also linked genealogically and spiritually to

Imams of Ahlil-Bayt (descendants) of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w..

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The grave of the Mujaddid of “Tariqah The grave of the Mujaddid of “Tariqah

Ba-’Alawiy” : Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin Ba-’Alawiy” : Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin

‘Alawi al-Haddad : ‘Alawi al-Haddad : 1044 H (1634 CE) 1044 H (1634 CE)

TarimTarim

1. An-Nassaihid Diniyyah1. An-Nassaihid Diniyyah

2. Ad-da’watut tammah2. Ad-da’watut tammah

3. Risalatul Mu’awanah3. Risalatul Mu’awanah

4. Al-Fusulul Ilmiah4. Al-Fusulul Ilmiah

5. Sabilul Iddikar5. Sabilul Iddikar

6. Risalatul Muzakarah

7. Risalatul Murid

8. Kitabul Hikam

9. An-Nafaisul Uluwiyyah

10. Ithafus Sa-il.

SOME OF HIS IMPORTANT WRITTEN WORKS:

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(1)(1) ‘‘ilmilm (knowledge); (knowledge);

(2) (2) ‘amal ‘amal (practice); (practice);

(3) (3) wara` wara` (religious scrupulousness, piousness);(religious scrupulousness, piousness);

(4) (4) KhaufKhauf (reverential fear of Allah); and (reverential fear of Allah); and

(5) (5) IkhlasIkhlas (sincerity). (sincerity).

** al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"

METHODOLOGYMETHODOLOGY : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (USHULUSHUL) IN LIFE.) IN LIFE.


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1.1. humility (humility (tawadhu’tawadhu’ ) , ) ,

2.2. inconspicuous (inconspicuous (khumulkhumul ) and ) and

3.3. value the unity of the ummah (value the unity of the ummah (ukhuwwahukhuwwah) by not projecting ) by not projecting

exclusivity but exclusivity but

4.4. exuding tolerance with wisdom (exuding tolerance with wisdom (tasaamuh wa hikmahtasaamuh wa hikmah), ),

5.5. preferring preferring Utlub-al-’ilmUtlub-al-’ilm, , Da’wahDa’wah, , Qudwah Qudwah hhasanahasanah, , jihaad fee-sabi-jihaad fee-sabi-

lil-laahlil-laah, , and and

6.6. all based on (all based on (HHub-bun-Nabiyub-bun-Nabiy ) love for the Prophet, his household ) love for the Prophet, his household

((Ahlil-Baytin NabiyAhlil-Baytin Nabiy) and those who love them () and those who love them (MuMuhhib-beenib-been))..

Al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-HaddadAl-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-Haddad’ ’s advice regarding the ways of ’ ’s advice regarding the ways of

our pious predecessors (our pious predecessors (Salafus-solehSalafus-soleh) and ) and ‘ulama-al-’amilin‘ulama-al-’amilin, is one of :, is one of :

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We do not claim exclusivity but rather we hope that we be included by We do not claim exclusivity but rather we hope that we be included by

Allah SWT into this category mentioned by Him in Allah SWT into this category mentioned by Him in Surah al-Waqi-’ahSurah al-Waqi-’ah. .

This category (This category (Ahlil-yaminAhlil-yamin) in fact, is generic which is inclusive and is a ) in fact, is generic which is inclusive and is a

preferred category than that which were actually coined by people viz. preferred category than that which were actually coined by people viz.

Sunni-Shiite, Sunni-Shiite, Salaf/ KhalafSalaf/ Khalaf, Traditional/Modern, Sufi/non-Sufi, etc., Traditional/Modern, Sufi/non-Sufi, etc.

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Without doubt there were many from this Without doubt there were many from this TARIQAH BA’ALWIY TARIQAH BA’ALWIY who who

gained elevation into the ranks of “gained elevation into the ranks of “al-Muqor-rabunal-Muqor-rabun”, yet this were ”, yet this were

gifts or bestowals from Allah rather than mere claim to being one. gifts or bestowals from Allah rather than mere claim to being one.

Indeed, they were people who live up to the injunction (motto) : Indeed, they were people who live up to the injunction (motto) :

““Removing all the signs of TariqahRemoving all the signs of Tariqah” by being immersed only in ” by being immersed only in

learning, sincerely practicing and spreading the message of Islam learning, sincerely practicing and spreading the message of Islam

with their with their ‘ILM‘ILM, , AKHLAQAKHLAQ and and IHSANIHSAN..

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And their characteristic of humility and inconspicuousness, usually And their characteristic of humility and inconspicuousness, usually

shields them from others knowing their spiritual station shields them from others knowing their spiritual station

((MAQOMMAQOM) with Allah. ) with Allah.

Only after their death would some of these “Only after their death would some of these “saintly peoplesaintly people” ”

sometimes became known. sometimes became known.

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One of my teachers, One of my teachers, al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah al-Jufrie (al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah al-Jufrie (rhm.a.) once said, rhm.a.) once said,

quoting from his pious and learned predecessors: quoting from his pious and learned predecessors:

““If it is not from amongst the If it is not from amongst the ‘Ulama‘Ulama, ,

where else would the “ where else would the “ Awliya of Allah Awliya of Allah ““ to be found?”to be found?”

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Their characteristics are as mentioned by Allah SWT :Their characteristics are as mentioned by Allah SWT :

““Verily, on the Verily, on the Auliya‘Auliya‘ (friends, allies, saints) of (friends, allies, saints) of

Allah, there is no fear, nor shall they grieve:”Allah, there is no fear, nor shall they grieve:”

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62))

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These people are rather known in life as sincere students and scholars of These people are rather known in life as sincere students and scholars of

Islam, dedicated to learning, practicing and teaching, serving (Islam, dedicated to learning, practicing and teaching, serving (khidmahkhidmah) )

the the DEENDEEN and the and the UmmahUmmah out of sincere love for Allah , His Messenger out of sincere love for Allah , His Messenger

and the and the Ahlul-Baytin NabiyAhlul-Baytin Nabiy..

More aspect of this knowledge – of our Islamic tradition and historical More aspect of this knowledge – of our Islamic tradition and historical

roots (how we received our Islam) has to still be learnt and appreciated. roots (how we received our Islam) has to still be learnt and appreciated.

WaAllaahu a’-lam.WaAllaahu a’-lam.

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Their AttributesTheir Attributes

Inherent deep and profound love for Allah and Inherent deep and profound love for Allah and

Rasulullah s.a.a.w. Rasulullah s.a.a.w.

‘‘MUROQABAHMUROQABAH’ – seeking nearness in every movement ’ – seeking nearness in every movement

in their lives and environmentin their lives and environment

Scholastic excellenceScholastic excellence

Accountable on spreading knowledgeAccountable on spreading knowledge

Devout living between ‘hope’ and ‘fear’Devout living between ‘hope’ and ‘fear’

Righteousness deeds take precedenceRighteousness deeds take precedence

Care and love for the well being of humankind and Care and love for the well being of humankind and

Allah’s creationAllah’s creation


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““And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your

affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall

never be led astray – (these are) the never be led astray – (these are) the Book of Allah Book of Allah and and

the the SunnahSunnah (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.” (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.”

((From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah”From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah”))

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““Verily, I am leaving behind me for you all, whosoever Verily, I am leaving behind me for you all, whosoever

clings to them shall never be astray after this till the clings to them shall never be astray after this till the

hereafter :-the Book of Allah - the rope stretched from hereafter :-the Book of Allah - the rope stretched from

heaven to the earth; heaven to the earth;

and my ‘and my ‘itrahitrah’ [progeny] from my Household – These two ’ [progeny] from my Household – These two

will never be separated from each other until they return will never be separated from each other until they return

upon the Pool (in Paradise). upon the Pool (in Paradise).

See that you do not differ from (the guidance of) these two See that you do not differ from (the guidance of) these two

after me.”after me.”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

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““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes your The best ones amongst you is the person who makes your

remember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever he remember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever he

speaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with speaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with

his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your

Hereafter.”Hereafter.”

((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)



Mufti Johore ( 1934 -1961 )Mufti Johore ( 1934 -1961 )

12000 fatwas through 12000 fatwas through Warta Jabatan Agama Warta Jabatan Agama

Johor Johor

Al-Habib Alwi bin Tahir Al-HaddadAl-Habib Alwi bin Tahir Al-Haddad

1884 Qaidoon Hadhramaut -1962 Johor Baharu1884 Qaidoon Hadhramaut -1962 Johor Baharu


Al-Habib Alwi bin Tahir Al-HaddadAl-Habib Alwi bin Tahir Al-Haddad

1884 Qaidoon Hadhramaut -1962 Johor Baharu1884 Qaidoon Hadhramaut -1962 Johor Baharu

• Al QaululFasalAl QaululFasal

• Al Anwarul Quran Al Anwarul Quran

• Uqudul Ilmas Uqudul Ilmas

• Rihlal Al habib Al Imam Ahmad b Hassan Alattas ila TarimRihlal Al habib Al Imam Ahmad b Hassan Alattas ila Tarim

• Al Mudkhal ila Tarikh Al Islam – Al Mudkhal ila Tarikh Al Islam –

• (Masuknya Islam di Timur Jauh) (Masuknya Islam di Timur Jauh)

• (Sejarah Islam di Filipina)(Sejarah Islam di Filipina)

Translating,editing and extend the writing of Al Ahkam by Translating,editing and extend the writing of Al Ahkam by

Muhammad bin Zaid Al Biyani.Muhammad bin Zaid Al Biyani.

Editor of Al Rabitah al AlawiyahEditor of Al Rabitah al Alawiyah

Among the publicationsAmong the publications:


His Sheikh at Hadramaut His Sheikh at Hadramaut

•Al Habib Abdullah bin Umar AlshatrieAl Habib Abdullah bin Umar Alshatrie•Al Habib Alwi bin Abdullah bin ShahabAl Habib Alwi bin Abdullah bin Shahab•Al Habib Ali bin Hussin bin ShahabAl Habib Ali bin Hussin bin Shahab•Al Habib Abdullah bin Idrus Al IdrusAl Habib Abdullah bin Idrus Al Idrus•Al Habib Abdul Bari bin Sheikh Al IdrusAl Habib Abdul Bari bin Sheikh Al Idrus•Al Habib Abu Bakar AsreeAl Habib Abu Bakar Asree•Al Habib Muhammad bin Hashim bin TahirAl Habib Muhammad bin Hashim bin Tahir•Al Al Sheikh Abdullah bin Said BaghusAl Al Sheikh Abdullah bin Said Baghus•Al Sheikh Hassan bin Said HassanAl Sheikh Hassan bin Said Hassan•Al Sheikh Salam bin Said BakirAl Sheikh Salam bin Said Bakir•Al Sheikh Umar Al DawilahAl Sheikh Umar Al Dawilah


Al-Habib Abdullah bin Hassan AlshatrieAl-Habib Abdullah bin Hassan AlshatrieDam’mun, Hadhramawt (1910-1999)Dam’mun, Hadhramawt (1910-1999)

His Sheikh at Makkah His Sheikh at Makkah

•Al Habib Idrus bin Salam AlbarAl Habib Idrus bin Salam Albar

•Al Habib Abu Bakar bin Salim AlbarAl Habib Abu Bakar bin Salim Albar

•Al Habib Abu Bakar bin Ahmad Al HabshiAl Habib Abu Bakar bin Ahmad Al Habshi

•Al Habib Alwi bin Abbas Al MalikiAl Habib Alwi bin Abbas Al Maliki

•Al Habib Muhammad Amin Al KutbiAl Habib Muhammad Amin Al Kutbi

•Al Sheikh Umar BajenidAl Sheikh Umar Bajenid

•Al Sheikh Umar HamdanAl Sheikh Umar Hamdan

•Al Sheikh Khalifah Al BahaniAl Sheikh Khalifah Al Bahani



His Sheikh at Johor His Sheikh at Johor

•Al Habib Alwi bin Tahir Al HaddadAl Habib Alwi bin Tahir Al Haddad

•Al Habib Muhammad bin Hassan bin ShahabAl Habib Muhammad bin Hassan bin Shahab



HIS STUDENTS ( among them )HIS STUDENTS ( among them )

Dato’ Ahmad Awang (Mufti Johor)Dato’ Ahmad Awang (Mufti Johor)

Dato’ Ahmad Alwi Adnan (Mufti Sabah)Dato’ Ahmad Alwi Adnan (Mufti Sabah)

Syed Isa Ben Sumaith (Mufti Singapura)Syed Isa Ben Sumaith (Mufti Singapura)

Pehin Dato’ Muhammad Zain (Menteri Agama Brunei)Pehin Dato’ Muhammad Zain (Menteri Agama Brunei)

Pehin Dato’ Yahya IbrahimPehin Dato’ Yahya Ibrahim

(Timbalan Menteri Agama Brunei)(Timbalan Menteri Agama Brunei)

Al-Ustaz Haji Abu Bakar Hashim Al-Ustaz Haji Abu Bakar Hashim

(former President Mahkamah Syar’iah Singapura)(former President Mahkamah Syar’iah Singapura)




Awangpun AwangsibunAwangpun Awangsibun

(Chief Hakim Syar’ie Sarawak)(Chief Hakim Syar’ie Sarawak)

Dato’ Anis Abut Dato’ Anis Abut

(Yang Dipertua Majlis Agama Islam Sarawak)(Yang Dipertua Majlis Agama Islam Sarawak)

Al Ustaz Syed Abdillah bin Ahmad Aljufri Al Ustaz Syed Abdillah bin Ahmad Aljufri

(former Mudir Madrasah Aljunied Al Islamiyah Singapura)(former Mudir Madrasah Aljunied Al Islamiyah Singapura)

Al Ustaz Ahmad Sonhaji MuhammadAl Ustaz Ahmad Sonhaji Muhammad

(ulama’ – mufassir – mudarris, Singapura)(ulama’ – mufassir – mudarris, Singapura)




Almarhum Dr. Burhanuddin HelmiAlmarhum Dr. Burhanuddin Helmi

(ulama’, politician and homeopathic doctor)(ulama’, politician and homeopathic doctor)

Almarhum Tan Sri Syed Jaafar AlbarAlmarhum Tan Sri Syed Jaafar Albar

(former Secretary-general of UMNO)(former Secretary-general of UMNO)

Almarhum Usman Said Almarhum Usman Said

(former Menteri Besar Johor)(former Menteri Besar Johor)




Some of his writingsSome of his writings

•““Huraian Pada Masalah Perselisihan Empat Mazhab”Huraian Pada Masalah Perselisihan Empat Mazhab”

•““Al-Durus Fardiah fi Almirath”Al-Durus Fardiah fi Almirath”

•““Manzumah Tashil Ifadah bima li Ibadah”Manzumah Tashil Ifadah bima li Ibadah”

•Jadual fi I’rab “la” alnafiah almukrarahJadual fi I’rab “la” alnafiah almukrarah

•““Al-Irshad Fi Asrar Wa Fawaid Ratib”Al-Irshad Fi Asrar Wa Fawaid Ratib”



His Sheikh at HadramautHis Sheikh at Hadramaut

•Habib Abdullah bin Omar AlshatrieHabib Abdullah bin Omar Alshatrie

•Syekh Muhamad BakasirSyekh Muhamad Bakasir

•Habib Ahmad bin Hamid Habib Ahmad bin Hamid

•Habib Arif Billah Ali bin Muhammad AlhabsyiHabib Arif Billah Ali bin Muhammad Alhabsyi

•Syeikh Abu Bakar bin Ahmad Al Bakri Syeikh Abu Bakar bin Ahmad Al Bakri

Established 400 Madrasah Established 400 Madrasah Alkhairat at Celebes during Alkhairat at Celebes during his life time. As on October his life time. As on October 1996, the number increased 1996, the number increased to to 1,2681,268 madrasah madrasah

Al-Habib Idrus bin Salim AljufriAl-Habib Idrus bin Salim AljufriTaris, 4km from Seiwun, Hadhramawt (1880-1968)Taris, 4km from Seiwun, Hadhramawt (1880-1968)


His Sheikh at HadramautHis Sheikh at Hadramaut

•Habib Muhsen bin Alwi AssaggafHabib Muhsen bin Alwi Assaggaf

•Habib Ali bin Omar bin Saggaf AssaggafHabib Ali bin Omar bin Saggaf Assaggaf

•Habib Muhammad bin Ibrahim BalfagihHabib Muhammad bin Ibrahim Balfagih

•Habib Abdullah bin Hasan bin Saleh AlbahrHabib Abdullah bin Hasan bin Saleh Albahr

•Habib Idrus bin Omar AlhabsyiHabib Idrus bin Omar Alhabsyi

Established 400 Madrasah Established 400 Madrasah Alkhairat at Celebes during Alkhairat at Celebes during his life time. As on October his life time. As on October 1996, the number increased 1996, the number increased to to 1,2681,268 madrasah madrasah

Al-Habib Idrus bin Salim AljufriAl-Habib Idrus bin Salim AljufriTaris, 4km from Seiwun, Hadhramawt (1880-1968)Taris, 4km from Seiwun, Hadhramawt (1880-1968)



Once, Rasullulah paid a visit at the home Once, Rasullulah paid a visit at the home

of Sayidatinah Fatimah , , and beside of Sayidatinah Fatimah , , and beside

her was Sayidatinah Sofiyyah, his auntie ,. her was Sayidatinah Sofiyyah, his auntie ,.

Rasullulah pronounced “ Oh Bani Rasullulah pronounced “ Oh Bani

( descendant) ‘Abdi Manaf, Oh Bani ‘Abdi Mutal’lib, Oh ( descendant) ‘Abdi Manaf, Oh Bani ‘Abdi Mutal’lib, Oh

Fatimah binti Muhammad, Oh Sofiyyah, auntie of Fatimah binti Muhammad, Oh Sofiyyah, auntie of

Rasullulah, …”Rasullulah, …”


“ … “ … redeem yourself from Allah, there is nothing of redeem yourself from Allah, there is nothing of

affluence in front of Allah, so ask from me whatever is in my affluence in front of Allah, so ask from me whatever is in my

possession, but remember, on the Day of Judgement, the possession, but remember, on the Day of Judgement, the

foremost among mankind are those with devotedness and foremost among mankind are those with devotedness and

piousness. If you would come merely to assert your family piousness. If you would come merely to assert your family

tie while others came with full of righteous deeds and in tie while others came with full of righteous deeds and in

contrast you only brought your strangulated world. ….”contrast you only brought your strangulated world. ….”


“ …“ …. When you exclaim “ Oh Muhammad ”, I would turn my face . When you exclaim “ Oh Muhammad ”, I would turn my face

away from you. You would then further exclaim, “Oh away from you. You would then further exclaim, “Oh

Muhammad, I am so and so” and I would answer “ with regards Muhammad, I am so and so” and I would answer “ with regards

to your lineage, I am fully aware but on your deed, I do not have to your lineage, I am fully aware but on your deed, I do not have

the slightest notion. You abandoned the Al Quran and that is the the slightest notion. You abandoned the Al Quran and that is the

only reason you lay claim on your ancestry between you and I. “only reason you lay claim on your ancestry between you and I. “

((Narrated from Abu HurairahNarrated from Abu Hurairah))



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