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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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LESSON # 11LESSON # 11
CONSOLIDATION EXERCISE AND ADVICE CONSOLIDATION EXERCISE AND ADVICE REGARDING THE CONTEMPORARY REGARDING THE CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF FIQHAPPROACH TO THE STUDY OF FIQH
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
UPDATED – 13 UPDATED – 13 April 2016 April 2016
BATCH # 5 INTAKE – [ January - May 2016 ] Intermediate Level course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledgeAnd say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge
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““And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are
grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you
deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7))
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The key to The key to
succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well
as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving
further increase of further increase of
bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.
yet how does one become yet how does one become
grateful? What are the grateful? What are the
important criteria?important criteria?
1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of
the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is
God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.
2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,
do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours
for granted.for granted.
3.3. Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in
accordance to what may please accordance to what may please
the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the
gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath
to befall us.to befall us.
CRITERIACRITERIA
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The key to The key to
succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well
as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving
further increase of further increase of
bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.
yet how does one become yet how does one become
grateful? What are the grateful? What are the
important criteria?important criteria?
1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of
the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is
God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.
2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,
do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours
for granted.for granted.
3.3. Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in
accordance to what may please accordance to what may please
the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the
gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath
to befall us.to befall us.
CRITERIACRITERIA
“ “ Learn the value of what is Learn the value of what is given, given, do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours for granted.”for granted.”
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Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it
requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.
When one stops doing itWhen one stops doing it, this inevitably lead to one becoming , this inevitably lead to one becoming
careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such
carelessness may be harmful spiritually.carelessness may be harmful spiritually.
Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we
already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little. already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little.
My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they
had taught, reminding me that I am “had taught, reminding me that I am “still not there yet ! still not there yet ! ””
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And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence, And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence,
our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom
which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which
we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out
other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn. other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn.
In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be
infected by their humility (infected by their humility (TAWADHU’TAWADHU’) which, on hindsight, THE ) which, on hindsight, THE
most crucial lesson which a truemost crucial lesson which a true ‘ALEEM ‘ALEEM exude in his disposition exude in his disposition
((AKHLAQAKHLAQ) and not what spews from his tongue. ) and not what spews from his tongue.
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They were people who spoke from their heart-soul, to their students’ They were people who spoke from their heart-soul, to their students’
hearts-souls. Of course to be effective, their students must not have a hearts-souls. Of course to be effective, their students must not have a
dead and heedless soul in the first place. dead and heedless soul in the first place.
Apart from humility, many amongst them were with such sincerity Apart from humility, many amongst them were with such sincerity
((IKHLASIKHLAS) and gifted with spiritual insights due to their own striving ) and gifted with spiritual insights due to their own striving
and devotion to Allah, in practice of Islam at the level of and devotion to Allah, in practice of Islam at the level of IHSANIHSAN..
““Beware of the intuition (Beware of the intuition (FIRASAT) FIRASAT) of a (true) Believer, of a (true) Believer,
for verily he sees with the light (for verily he sees with the light (NURNUR) of Allah.”) of Allah.”
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Thus humility in learning is very crucial. Past Thus humility in learning is very crucial. Past tulaab-ul-’ilmtulaab-ul-’ilm (seekers (seekers
of knowledge) and the of knowledge) and the ulamaulama’ (Islamic scholars) are ever fearful of ’ (Islamic scholars) are ever fearful of
such conceited feeling, always reminding themselves that they still such conceited feeling, always reminding themselves that they still
do not know all.do not know all.
They instinctively knew that they They instinctively knew that they have not fully benefittedhave not fully benefitted from all from all
the knowledge already taught to them, and are never distracted the knowledge already taught to them, and are never distracted
from this shortcoming. In fact they continuously beseech Allah SWT from this shortcoming. In fact they continuously beseech Allah SWT
to grant them to benefit from these.to grant them to benefit from these.
Thus when on their own, or with fellow travelers on the path of Thus when on their own, or with fellow travelers on the path of
knowledge, they would engage in deep reflection and knowledge, they would engage in deep reflection and
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This session is to consolidate what understanding This session is to consolidate what understanding the participants had gained from the lessons thus the participants had gained from the lessons thus far, relevant to the present plight and problem far, relevant to the present plight and problem faced by the ummah.faced by the ummah.Therefore, the effectiveness of this session is Therefore, the effectiveness of this session is dependent upon response (input) and participation dependent upon response (input) and participation from everyone.from everyone.Class will be grouped into 4 groups. Class will be grouped into 4 groups. Several questions or subject matter will then be Several questions or subject matter will then be flashed – one at a time - which require every group flashed – one at a time - which require every group to deliberate upon.to deliberate upon.Then, from the deliberation these will then be Then, from the deliberation these will then be presented to the whole class to be commented presented to the whole class to be commented upon and perhaps discussed further.upon and perhaps discussed further.
TAMRINTAMRIN
(EXERCISE)
(EXERCISE)))
CONSOLIDATION
You are given only 10 minutes for each topic for group deliberation You are given only 10 minutes for each topic for group deliberation before presenting your response to the rest of the classbefore presenting your response to the rest of the class
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TAMRINTAMRIN
(EXERCISE)
(EXERCISE)
CONSOLIDATION
(Based on your personal exposure and experience) (Based on your personal exposure and experience)
– How effective or ineffective has the – How effective or ineffective has the
learning/teaching of FIQH been, learning/teaching of FIQH been, priorprior to your to your
attending this “Introductory” module ?attending this “Introductory” module ?
Appreciate if the response given is with examples or Appreciate if the response given is with examples or
elaboration of its “effectiveness – ineffectiveness” elaboration of its “effectiveness – ineffectiveness”
You are given only 10 minutes for each topic for group deliberation You are given only 10 minutes for each topic for group deliberation before presenting your response to the rest of the classbefore presenting your response to the rest of the class
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Question # 1
TAMRINTAMRIN
(EXERCISE
(EXERCISE))
CONSOLIDATION
(Based on your personal exposure and experience) (Based on your personal exposure and experience)
– Thus far, what is your general comment on this – Thus far, what is your general comment on this
““Introduction to study of FIQH Introduction to study of FIQH “ module?“ module?
Which previous topic or topics have impacted you Which previous topic or topics have impacted you
most, and how or why so … ?most, and how or why so … ?
You are given only 10 minutes for each topic for group deliberation You are given only 10 minutes for each topic for group deliberation before presenting your response to the rest of the classbefore presenting your response to the rest of the class
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Question # 1
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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““It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a
messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to 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 they instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they
had been, before, in manifest error― had been, before, in manifest error― .“.“
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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““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))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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“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)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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““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))
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““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))
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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))
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““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))
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““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 Exalted ): for Allah is Exalted
in Might, Oft-Forgiving.in Might, Oft-Forgiving.““
((Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28))
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“ “ Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees),
those of you who believe and who have been granted those of you who believe and who have been granted
Knowledge (Knowledge (UU-TUL-’ILMAUU-TUL-’ILMA): and Allah is well-): and Allah is well-
acquainted with all ye do.”acquainted with all ye do.”
((Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11))
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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))
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“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will
make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the
religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and the
pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound
understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen)
is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.”
((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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““Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to
seek knowledge (seek knowledge (‘ILMA‘ILMA), Allah will make easy ), Allah will make easy
for him the path to Paradise.” for him the path to Paradise.”
((Reported by Abu Daud & TirmidziReported by Abu Daud & Tirmidzi))
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““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you
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.”
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In my advice to some of my students, I have reiterated my In my advice to some of my students, I have reiterated my
concern of the way Muslims learn and carry out their concern of the way Muslims learn and carry out their FARDHU FARDHU
’AIN’AIN,, which needs to be re-looked into again. which needs to be re-looked into again.
My concern was because I sensed that many may have learnt My concern was because I sensed that many may have learnt
Islam merely as a subject or subjects, and not so much as a way Islam merely as a subject or subjects, and not so much as a way
of life to strive upon. of life to strive upon.
For many, For many, FARDHU‘AINFARDHU‘AIN are regarded merely as things to be are regarded merely as things to be
done, and they overlooked that these are made as obligation done, and they overlooked that these are made as obligation
upon us Muslims to benefit from, because it contains upon us Muslims to benefit from, because it contains HIKMAHHIKMAH
and the Mercy of Allah – as “and the Mercy of Allah – as “transformative program of transformative program of
changing our entire worldview and paradigmchanging our entire worldview and paradigm.”.”
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Remember, by being Muslims we are not doing Allah s.w.t. any
favour, whereas it is Allah Who has favoured us with Islam.
Actually when Muslims re-orientate themselves and regard the
“ARKAAN-AL-ISLAM” as crucial ‘building blocks’ of their life and
that each fulfilment of these ARKAAN (singular – RUKUN) must
be appraised upon by how close (TAQARRUB) they have become
towards Allah s.w.t., only then can they extricate themselves out
of the malaise which some have analysed and described (which I
termed as “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” syndrome
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“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” syndrome – i.e. intermittently lapsing
into forgetfulness or heedlessness (GHAFLAH), then
remembrance, then forgetfulness of Allah again in a kind of cycle
in life), causing their identity as Muslims to be compromised e.g.
referring to himself / herself as “Secular-Muslim” !?
This is because their worldview of and the fundamental
understanding of Islam perhaps may be faulty, partial and
truncated, whereas the spirit of Islam should dominate and
permeate our entire existence.
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Allah warns us of this forgetfulness in some people, and with the
Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.,
He wants to guide us to be different:
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Allah warns us of this forgetfulness in some people, and with the
Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.,
He wants to guide us to be different:
““Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the
disbelievers throughout the land deceive you. A disbelievers throughout the land deceive you. A
brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell; brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell;
and worst indeed is that place for rest.”and worst indeed is that place for rest.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196))
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Allah warns us of this forgetfulness in some people, and with the
Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.,
He wants to guide us to be different:
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Allah warns us of this forgetfulness in some people, and with the
Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.,
He wants to guide us to be different:
““But, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens But, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens
under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are
they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from
Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for
Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and
follow strictly His Orders).”follow strictly His Orders).”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198))
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If our If our Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain is done in accordance with the intended is done in accordance with the intended
(correct) approach, which I regard as the traditional way (as (correct) approach, which I regard as the traditional way (as
differentiated by the ‘conventional’ IRK-style in learning Islam), differentiated by the ‘conventional’ IRK-style in learning Islam),
the Muslims remembrance of Allah would be continuous and the Muslims remembrance of Allah would be continuous and
strong throughout their life, (strong throughout their life, (Insha-AllahInsha-Allah, Allah will instil , Allah will instil
istiqomahistiqomah) not just in their wakeful hours, even when they are in ) not just in their wakeful hours, even when they are in
their sleep too, in spite of the so many life-engagement and their sleep too, in spite of the so many life-engagement and
worldly distraction he/she may be exposed too.worldly distraction he/she may be exposed too.
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So the So the ‘‘FIRASATFIRASAT’’ (inner sense -intuition) of a believing Muslim (inner sense -intuition) of a believing Muslim
((MU’MINMU’MIN) that make us sense that perhaps “) that make us sense that perhaps “my my Fardh 'ain Fardh 'ain is of is of
poor qualitypoor quality” which many of us may harbour, is spot-on, and ” which many of us may harbour, is spot-on, and
should worry us all into acting to redress it. should worry us all into acting to redress it.
The problem of Muslims today may primarily be due to one The problem of Muslims today may primarily be due to one
single principle problem i.e. single principle problem i.e. of knowledge and of their education of knowledge and of their education
– more precisely Islamic education (or the lack of it, or and the – more precisely Islamic education (or the lack of it, or and the
confusion regarding it). confusion regarding it).
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So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us
to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as
opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of
distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare
us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in
seeking knowledge with practice (‘seeking knowledge with practice (‘ILM WA ‘AMALILM WA ‘AMAL):):
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So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us
to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as
opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of
distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare
us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in
seeking knowledge with practice (‘seeking knowledge with practice (‘ILM WA ‘AMALILM WA ‘AMAL):):
““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully);
and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you
an avowed enemy.”an avowed enemy.”
(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208))
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My insistence that we re-visit our basic My insistence that we re-visit our basic Fardhu 'AinFardhu 'Ain topic, but topic, but
with Da'wah in mind with Da'wah in mind (towards ultimately for each of us to being (towards ultimately for each of us to being
able to share it with the non-Muslims). able to share it with the non-Muslims).
It would be unjust to burden you all with It would be unjust to burden you all with Da'wahDa'wah when the when the
'Da'wah'Da'wah' should firstly be towards ourselves. ' should firstly be towards ourselves.
Are we truly convinced (Are we truly convinced (YAQEENYAQEEN) of those basic knowledge of ) of those basic knowledge of
Islam that we have already been taught?Islam that we have already been taught?
You may ask:You may ask:
What is my basis for choosing this approach?
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My involvement in Islamic work begun as a My involvement in Islamic work begun as a Da’i Da’i in in DA’WAHDA’WAH
(accurately as (accurately as MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH missionary to convey Islam especially missionary to convey Islam especially
to English speaking non-Muslims since 1980), and not as a to English speaking non-Muslims since 1980), and not as a
teacher (teacher (mudarrismudarris). ).
When the When the Mufti Syed Esa bIn SumaitMufti Syed Esa bIn Sumait and and Allahyarham al-Fadhil Allahyarham al-Fadhil
al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah bin Ahmad al-Jufri al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah bin Ahmad al-Jufri approved and directed approved and directed
me to teach converts in 1982, I had to develop a curriculum on me to teach converts in 1982, I had to develop a curriculum on
““Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain”, specific for converts’ need.”, specific for converts’ need.
What is my basis for choosing this approach?
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It was unlike that of the curriculum amongst the Malay It was unlike that of the curriculum amongst the Malay
Muslim’s, and I guess my Muslim’s, and I guess my Da’wahDa’wah background somewhat shaped background somewhat shaped
its syllabus, methods and approaches. its syllabus, methods and approaches.
After many years teaching converts their After many years teaching converts their Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain, I have , I have
noticed that many of them were somewhat empowered to do noticed that many of them were somewhat empowered to do
Da’wahDa’wah work, although they may have never studied any specific work, although they may have never studied any specific
subject on subject on Da’wahDa’wah. .
What is my basis for choosing this approach?
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It is in the manner that they were taught that perhaps made the It is in the manner that they were taught that perhaps made the
difference. And some Malay-Muslims (those born into a Muslim difference. And some Malay-Muslims (those born into a Muslim
family) also experienced the difference with this approach, family) also experienced the difference with this approach,
which from it which from it al-al-HHam-dulillaaham-dulillaah, I was able to develop a teachers , I was able to develop a teachers
training program to empower more Islamic educators.training program to empower more Islamic educators.
I strongly opine that “I strongly opine that “Teachers’ training for the Teachers’ training for the AsaatizahAsaatizah” – ” –
should be should be seriouslyseriously looked into. Mere ‘grafting’ or giving them a looked into. Mere ‘grafting’ or giving them a
stint in N.I.E. may have been done, but is not adequate. Without stint in N.I.E. may have been done, but is not adequate. Without
them being given the “them being given the “wisdom gained from experience of our wisdom gained from experience of our
past practitionerspast practitioners”, we would not recover what have been lost.”, we would not recover what have been lost.
What is my basis for choosing this approach?
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““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.) placed into the heart.”Allah s.w.t.) placed 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.
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““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
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• 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’’
* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m. said:
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““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.”
* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m. said:
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• 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.
* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m. said:
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““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.
* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m. said:
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“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.
* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m. said:
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“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.
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““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.).)
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““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))
WARNING !
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““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)
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"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
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“ “((‘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.”
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““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes The best ones amongst you is the person who makes
you remember Allah when you look upon him; you remember Allah when you look upon him;
and whenever he speaks it increases you your and whenever he speaks it increases you your
knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds it inspires knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds it inspires
(motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”(motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”
((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)
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Allah SWT says: “If you are grateful, Allah SWT says: “If you are grateful,
I will surely increase you [in favour]” I will surely increase you [in favour]”
((Qur’an: Surah Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Surah Ibrahim: 14: 7))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
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"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and "Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and
(ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to His (Will(ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to His (Will),” ),”
((Qur’an: Surah Az-Zumar: 39: 54Qur’an: Surah Az-Zumar: 39: 54))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
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"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))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
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““Seeking knowledge is obligatory (Seeking knowledge is obligatory (FARDHFARDH) upon every Muslim, ) upon every Muslim,
and he who imparts knowledge to those who do not deserve it and he who imparts knowledge to those who do not deserve it
((GHAYRI-AH-LIHIGHAYRI-AH-LIHI), is like one who puts a necklace of jewels, of ), is like one who puts a necklace of jewels, of
pearls and of gold around the neck of swines.”pearls and of gold around the neck of swines.”
((Hadith reported by Ibn Majah from Anas ibn Malik r.aHadith reported by Ibn Majah from Anas ibn Malik r.a.).)
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BY READING ?
AS LISTENERS ONLY ?BEING IN PRESENCE ?
BY BEING TRUE SEEKERS ?
BEING ACCEPTED AS SEEKERS OF ‘ILM ?
UNDERGOING MENTORSHIP ?
LEARNING THROUGH KHIDMAH ?
Regarding our learning this –AD-DEEN & DA’WAH, - how are we approaching it ?
TASAWWUR ISLAM
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Are we really serious? Like how we slogged for Academic achievement and success?
Like how we struggle in seeking worldly material progress?
Like the way we are ready and committed to sacrifice in
seeking personal fame, status, career, influence, power?
… the way we promote our groups, our company, our party?
Our ‘Amal firstly depends upon our having the right ‘ilm, in the right way
TASAWWUR ISLAM
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““For, behold, all who say, “Our Lord (Sustainer) is For, behold, all who say, “Our Lord (Sustainer) is
Allah”, and thereafter (Allah”, and thereafter (IS-TAQOMUIS-TAQOMU) stand firm [in their ) stand firm [in their
faith] - no fear (faith] - no fear (KHAUFKHAUF) need they have, and neither ) need they have, and neither
shall they grieve (shall they grieve (HUZNHUZN) : it is they who are destined for ) : it is they who are destined for
paradise, therein to abide as a reward for all that they paradise, therein to abide as a reward for all that they
have done.”have done.”
((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 13-14Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 13-14))
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““I (Abu ‘Amr) said: O Messenger of Allah (I (Abu ‘Amr) said: O Messenger of Allah ( tell me something ), tell me something ,(ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص
about Islam which I need not have to ask anyone but you. He said :’ Say: about Islam which I need not have to ask anyone but you. He said :’ Say:
I believe in Allah (I believe in Allah (AA-MANTU BILLAAHAA-MANTU BILLAAH); … and thereafter (); … and thereafter (ISTAQEEMISTAQEEM) )
remain upright (steadfast) ”remain upright (steadfast) ”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim)
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ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH
From the root Qaf – Waw – Mim ; stand still or firm,
rose/stand up, managed/conducted/ordered/regulated/superintended;
established, made it straight/right, maintain/erect/observe/perform, set
up, people/community/company, abode, stature/dignity/rank.
QAA-MA : to keep a thing or an affair in a right state.
QAWAMA : stood still; rise up
QIY-YAM : uphold; stand; QAYYIM : right, correct, true
ISTIQOM : It became right; direct; in a right state; straight; even;
tended towards the right, or desired, point, or object; had a right
direction, or tendency; ,or regular
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““And And strive hard in Allah’s cause strive hard in Allah’s cause with all the striving that is with all the striving that is
due to Him: it is due to Him: it is He who has elected you [to carry His He who has elected you [to carry His
message], and has laid no hardship on you in [anything that message], and has laid no hardship on you in [anything that
pertains to religion, [and made you follow] the creed of your pertains to religion, [and made you follow] the creed of your
forefather Abrahamforefather Abraham. It is He who has named you in bygone . It is He who has named you in bygone
times as well as in this [divine writ] – “those who have times as well as in this [divine writ] – “those who have
surrendered themselves to Allah – surrendered themselves to Allah – AL-MUSLIMUUNAL-MUSLIMUUN”, so that ”, so that
the Messenger might bear witness to the truth before you, the Messenger might bear witness to the truth before you,
and and that you might bear witness to it before all mankind that you might bear witness to it before all mankind ... “... “
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78 )Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78 )
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““((FAS-TAQIMFAS-TAQIM) Pursue, then, the right course, ) Pursue, then, the right course, as thou hast as thou hast
been bidden [by Allah]been bidden [by Allah], , together with all who, with thee, together with all who, with thee,
have turned unto Himhave turned unto Him; and let none of you behave in an ; and let none of you behave in an
overweening manner: (overweening manner: (LAA-TATW-GHAULAA-TATW-GHAU) for, verily, He ) for, verily, He
sees all that you do.”sees all that you do.”
((Qur’an: Hud: 11: 112Qur’an: Hud: 11: 112))
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Approach in being “educated with the traditional Islamic method”, may
be subtly phased out with the (touted) “more innovative, lively, techno-
savvy, charismatic, motivational” lecturers and teachers.
Some may claim to be faithful to and may seem to be replicating the
“traditional method “, yet, when critically assessed these approaches
may be devoid of the essential spirit, unfaithful to its traditional history,
methods, wisdom and the philosophy etc. , ignoring the ‘ADAB’ which
qualitatively marks out Islamic education from others.
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Even when similar terminologies are used, familiar methods and
approaches employed, authoritative titles affixed etc. – yet, among the
many criteria, the important aspects of a truly “traditional Islamic
method” is that it is never approached in haste; every subject not
disparately taught, haphazard without concern for merits and priority
which Islam view each science; never truncated from its historical
roots and Prophetic legacy; nor oblivious towards the aim, objective
and desired outcome for which the Ummah has been assigned to fulfil.
Alas, as pointed out by Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas,
confusion in knowledge has led to breakdown in ADAB, whence
levelling occurs and this has paved the way for false leaders to rise.
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““And And do not incline towardsdo not incline towards, nor rely upon, nor rely upon, those who are bent , those who are bent
on evildoingon evildoing (ZOLAMUU) (ZOLAMUU) lest the fire [of the hereafter] touch lest the fire [of the hereafter] touch
you: for [then] you would have you: for [then] you would have none to protect you from Allahnone to protect you from Allah, ,
nor nor would you ever be succoured [would you ever be succoured [helped by Himhelped by Him].”].”
((Qur’an: Hud: 11: 113Qur’an: Hud: 11: 113))
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Islam is not a religion that preach hatred no advocate anti-social Islam is not a religion that preach hatred no advocate anti-social
behavior. Therefore, in the verse quoted, the phrases : “behavior. Therefore, in the verse quoted, the phrases : “incline incline
towardstowards” and “” and “rely uponrely upon” are key terms; as well as to understand the ” are key terms; as well as to understand the
context and concern that in this command it is about being true to context and concern that in this command it is about being true to
your Faith and Way of Life (your Faith and Way of Life (DEENDEEN). ).
There is limitation regarding being sociable, As caution, Allah SWT There is limitation regarding being sociable, As caution, Allah SWT
singled out the group “singled out the group “those who are bent on evildoingthose who are bent on evildoing (ZOLAMUU) “, (ZOLAMUU) “,
which may affect us if we are naïve to think of them as harmless.which may affect us if we are naïve to think of them as harmless.
What is scary is that if you disobey this, Allah SWT will leave you What is scary is that if you disobey this, Allah SWT will leave you
without any protection and will not help. without any protection and will not help.
It is important to heed this command - do not incline towardsdo not incline towards, nor rely , nor rely
uponupon, those who are bent on evildoing, those who are bent on evildoing (ZOLAMUU) .(ZOLAMUU) .ALLAAHU MUSTA-’AN
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““((FA-AQEEM WAJ-HAKAFA-AQEEM WAJ-HAKA) So direct your face toward ) So direct your face toward
the religion (the religion (DEENDEEN), inclining to truth (), inclining to truth (HANEEFAHANEEFA). ).
[Adhere to] the [Adhere to] the FITwRAHFITwRAH (primordial nature) of Allah (primordial nature) of Allah
upon which He has created [all] people.upon which He has created [all] people. No change No change
should there be in the creation of Allahshould there be in the creation of Allah. That is the . That is the
correct religion (correct religion (DEE-NUL-QAY-YEEMDEE-NUL-QAY-YEEM), but most of ), but most of
the people do not know.”the people do not know.”
((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))
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At a time when people admire progress and equates it with change,
we have to be very careful and concerned.
Like a journey, our life and living requires us to look beyond and
strive ahead towards a goal. But what should be our goal? Who sets
or influence the setting of our goal?
Even those whom we deem to be without vision, are upon a
direction charted by the media, society, culture, sub-culture etc.
As Muslims, we have our own guidance and guideline.
And as the vicegerent of Allah SWT, ours as Muslim, is to uphold the
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At every waking hours – daily, we must be trained to be reminded of
our true purpose for existence. When we neglect to do this, other
agendas and concerns would inevitably replace this and our life-vision
would subtly be shifted.
When this is repeated it forms into habit, and when the people we
interact with seemed to advocate similar thinking, vision and
motivation etc. such a ‘secular’ worldview then becomes fossilized and
ingrained into our core. Yet, if we pay utmost attention and accord
utmost importance to the daily practices according th Sunnah as
taught by generations of our traditional ‘Ulama’ – making them as the
template for our daily activities, while all others are secondary
embellishments of the life of a Muslim, this shift can be prevented.
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““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and
grant us the ability to follow it.grant us the ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant
us the ability to reject it.”us the ability to reject it.”
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O our Lord! Make us to benefit O our Lord! Make us to benefit
from what You have taught us.from what You have taught us.
O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.
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O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others)
and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .
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Not of those who are astray and Not of those who are astray and
who lead people astray.who lead people astray.
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O Allah! Guide us all O Allah! Guide us all
with Your Guidance.with Your Guidance.
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And make us people who hasten And make us people who hasten
towards what pleases You.towards what pleases You.
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And do not let us be protected (by others) except And do not let us be protected (by others) except
only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).
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And do not make us to be of those who differ And do not make us to be of those who differ
from Your command and who are disobedient from Your command and who are disobedient
towards You.towards You.
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And sufficient is Allah for us, And sufficient is Allah for us,
for He is the Best Protectorfor He is the Best Protector
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And there is no power nor strength except And there is no power nor strength except
with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.
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And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our
Leader Muhammad, and upon His household Leader Muhammad, and upon His household
and Companions .and Companions .
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And all the Praises belongs to Allah, And all the Praises belongs to Allah,
Lord Sustainer of all the worldLord Sustainer of all the world
AA-MEENAA-MEEN
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