Slideshare (lesson#6b)tauheed-course-(batch#5-aug-dec-2015)-shirk-idol-worship-taghut-(21-oct-2015)

Using curriculum he has developed especially for English-speakingUsing curriculum he has developed especially for English-speakingMuslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims. Muslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE REFRESHER COURSE

FOR MUSLIM FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS,

IN CONTEMPORARY IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALLOPEN TO ALL

IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASIONATEMOST COMPASIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL # 6b# 6b

For further information and registration For further information and registration contact Econtact E-mail : -mail : [email protected] +65 81234669 / +65 96838279or +65 81234669 / +65 96838279

LESSON

““INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF TAUTAUHHEED – (AQA’ID)EED – (AQA’ID)””

Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

BATCH - #5

[AUGUST-DEC-2015]

Updated 21 October 2015Updated 21 October 2015

18 weekly class starting: 18 weekly class starting: 12th AUGUST 2015 12th AUGUST 2015 Every Wadnesday night @ 8pm – 10pmEvery Wadnesday night @ 8pm – 10pmWisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road,

#02-00 next to Masjid Kassim#02-00 next to Masjid Kassim

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

TYPES OR CATEGORIES OF “TYPES OR CATEGORIES OF “SHIRKSHIRK” ?” ?HISTORY OF IDOL WORSHIPHISTORY OF IDOL WORSHIP

WHAT IS TAGHUT?WHAT IS TAGHUT?

mailto:[email protected]

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)) PREVIOUS LESSONPREVIOUS LESSON

WHY HAVE WE BEEN CREATED ?WHY HAVE WE BEEN CREATED ?

Allah SWT reveals: Allah SWT reveals:



Allah SWT reveals: Allah SWT reveals:

““I have only created I have only created jinnsjinns and men, that they may serve and men, that they may serve

((worshipworship) Me. ) Me. No sustenance do I require of them nor do No sustenance do I require of them nor do

I require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He Who I require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He Who

gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power, Steadfast (forever).”gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power, Steadfast (forever).”

((Qur’an: Adzaariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Adzaariyat: 51: 56-58))




The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is their The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is their

cognition (cognition (MA’RIFAHMA’RIFAH) of the existence of God – by way of attaining ) of the existence of God – by way of attaining

certainty (certainty (IIMANIIMAN) with knowledge () with knowledge (‘ILM‘ILM) of the Truth and Reality ) of the Truth and Reality

((HAQQIQAHHAQQIQAH), and hence, their conscious willingness to conform to their ), and hence, their conscious willingness to conform to their

own existence to whatever they perceive of His will and plan with acts own existence to whatever they perceive of His will and plan with acts

((‘AMAL‘AMAL) of obedience () of obedience (ASLAMAASLAMA).).

It is the two-fold concept of ‘worship’ (It is the two-fold concept of ‘worship’ (‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH) – to know and to act, ) – to know and to act,

as in servitude of a slave (‘as in servitude of a slave (‘ABDABD) to his Lord Master () to his Lord Master (ROBBROBB).).

PREVIOUS LESSONPREVIOUS LESSON

In matters of our (In matters of our (‘IBAADAH ‘IBAADAH or or ‘UBUDIYYAH‘UBUDIYYAH) – Worship and servitude, ) – Worship and servitude,

it is only to Allah, Who Alone is for us “it is only to Allah, Who Alone is for us “AL-MA’-BUUD AL-MA’-BUUD ” (“” (“the One, unto the One, unto

Whom we direct our worship or prayer toWhom we direct our worship or prayer to” ), which we assert to be ” ), which we assert to be

different from objects worshipped by others, because it is Allah, the different from objects worshipped by others, because it is Allah, the

Only One Who rightfully deserves to be Worshipped.Only One Who rightfully deserves to be Worshipped.


Note the distinction between the “Note the distinction between the “Divine BeingDivine Being” (” (ILAAHILAAH) and “) and “that that

which is worshippedwhich is worshipped” (” (MA’-BUDMA’-BUD).).

Although it is correct to state:Although it is correct to state:

There is no There is no “ILAAH” “ILAAH” (god i.e. One Who is Divine) (god i.e. One Who is Divine)

except Allah.except Allah.

But we cannot, or it is in fact wrong, to say: But we cannot, or it is in fact wrong, to say:

There is no There is no “MA’-BUUD” “MA’-BUUD” (that which is worshipped) (that which is worshipped)



To use the term To use the term ““MA’-BUUD MA’-BUUD ””, we have to qualify with , we have to qualify with

the term ( the term ( BI-HAQQI BI-HAQQI ) :) :

There is no There is no “MA’-BUUD” “MA’-BUUD” (BI-HAQQI - ) (BI-HAQQI - )

that is that is rightfully rightfully ( to be worshipped )( to be worshipped )



Thus it is that we reject notion of transcendental unity of religion, that Thus it is that we reject notion of transcendental unity of religion, that

certain people advocate, because even those claiming to be certain people advocate, because even those claiming to be

‘‘monotheistsmonotheists’ may not even adhere to the same notion or criteria of ’ may not even adhere to the same notion or criteria of

““TAUTAUHHEEDEED” advocated by all the Prophets of Allah (peace and blessings ” advocated by all the Prophets of Allah (peace and blessings

be upon them all). What more those already referred to as be upon them all). What more those already referred to as

MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN or with similar paganist belief. or with similar paganist belief.

Allah SWT commands us to say to the Allah SWT commands us to say to the KAAFIRUNKAAFIRUN ( (unbelievers, or those unbelievers, or those

who reject faithwho reject faith) :) :



Say: “O ye that reject Faith! I worship not that which Say: “O ye that reject Faith! I worship not that which

ye worship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. ye worship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.

And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to

worship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. To worship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. To

you be your Way, and to me mine.”you be your Way, and to me mine.”

Qur’an: al-Kaafirun: 109: 1-6Qur’an: al-Kaafirun: 109: 1-6))


TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH : To assert that only : To assert that only AllahAllah alone is the God alone is the God

((al-ilaahal-ilaah), we must first reject any other (false deities which people ), we must first reject any other (false deities which people

may ascribe) to be God.may ascribe) to be God.

““LAA-ILAA-HA -IL-LALLAH”LAA-ILAA-HA -IL-LALLAH”


NOTE:NOTE:

In this statement it contains 2 aspects:In this statement it contains 2 aspects:

[1] [1] NAFI NAFI – Negation– Negation

[2] [2] ITSBAT ITSBAT - Affirmation - Affirmation

This statement of This statement of TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Islam is concise, yet explicit and clear, as in Islam is concise, yet explicit and clear, as

it firstly removes any ambiguity by negating all ‘it firstly removes any ambiguity by negating all ‘othersothers’ which mankind ’ which mankind

may have erroneously regarded as god (gods or goddesses), prior to may have erroneously regarded as god (gods or goddesses), prior to

asserting that Allah SWT is the Only God.asserting that Allah SWT is the Only God.


If the negation aspect is not done, our notion of the Absolute Oneness If the negation aspect is not done, our notion of the Absolute Oneness

of Allah, indeed, would be compromised. of Allah, indeed, would be compromised.

Without which, Without which, syncretismsyncretism ( combining different and contradictory ( combining different and contradictory

beliefs of other religion with Islam ), may occur.beliefs of other religion with Islam ), may occur.


This “This “negation-assertionnegation-assertion” process, teaches us Muslims that, to be ” process, teaches us Muslims that, to be

worshippers or devotees (‘worshippers or devotees (‘AABIDAABID) of Allah, we must also be wary of ) of Allah, we must also be wary of

every falsehood, which we are to consciously negate or deny, in order every falsehood, which we are to consciously negate or deny, in order

to assert (purely and sincerely) the Truth of the Absolute Oneness of to assert (purely and sincerely) the Truth of the Absolute Oneness of

Allah.Allah.


TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Allah SWT must be opposed to in Allah SWT must be opposed to SHIRKSHIRK

OnlyOnly ALLAH alone ALLAH alone is to be regarded as God (is to be regarded as God (DivineDivine)),, whilst all others whilst all others

are termedare termed ““TAGHUTTAGHUT.”.”


Therefore to have the knowledge of Therefore to have the knowledge of what opposes TAUwhat opposes TAUHHEEDEED is also is also

necessary (obligatory). necessary (obligatory).

We shall have to also learn to identify what are the “We shall have to also learn to identify what are the “TAGHUTTAGHUT “ and “ and

what constitute “what constitute “SHIRKSHIRK””, so that we can avoid them all., so that we can avoid them all.


Allah SWT alludes to these in the Qur’an:Allah SWT alludes to these in the Qur’an:

For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger, For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger,

(with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the (with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the

‘‘TaghutTaghut’ ’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil)“ (False gods, all powers of Evil)“

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36))



The term “The term “ “ pronounce ‘“ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – means “’ – means “partner; partner;

associate; one who shares; etcassociate; one who shares; etc.”.”

Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :

“ “associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners .”.”““falsely setting up or ascribing partners to falsely setting up or ascribing partners to God from amongst the tangible objects or God from amongst the tangible objects or imaginary things in creation or conceived in imaginary things in creation or conceived in the mind, which they regard to be also the mind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their worship (worship (MA’BUDMA’BUD).”).”



associate; one who shares; etc.”associate; one who shares; etc.”


“ “associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners .”.”

The sin of "The sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘ “ is in the ‘ belief belief ’ not merely ’ not merely

the ‘the ‘outward actionoutward action.’ .’



associate; one who shares; etcassociate; one who shares; etc.”.”


“ “associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners .”.”

As previous said, the sin of "As previous said, the sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘ “ is in the ‘ belief belief ’ ’

and not merely the ‘and not merely the ‘outward actionoutward action.’ .’

It is only “It is only “SHIRKSHIRK” ” when a person: when a person:


[1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity [1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity

in creation, to be also ‘Divine’; orin creation, to be also ‘Divine’; or

[2] the belief that these other in creation have a share in [2] the belief that these other in creation have a share in

‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive ‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive

attributes; orattributes; or

[3] to regard these as being independent of Allah.[3] to regard these as being independent of Allah.


Note:Note:

It is indeed true when a learned scholar said : It is indeed true when a learned scholar said :

“ “ SHIRKSHIRK “ is an intellectual sin.” “ is an intellectual sin.”

Just like Just like TAUTAUHHEEDEED, it deals primarily with ‘, it deals primarily with ‘thoughts or cognitionthoughts or cognition’; ’;

i.e. what a person ‘i.e. what a person ‘knows and believesknows and believes’ regarding God or the ’ regarding God or the

‘‘DivineDivine’ .’ .


Note:Note:

A person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering to A person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering to

the creed which he professes to follow. the creed which he professes to follow.

Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as a Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as a

““MUWAAMUWAAHHEEDEED”, (those upholding ”, (those upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED) unless clearly ) unless clearly

proven to be otherwise.proven to be otherwise.


Traditionally, it is divided into 2 major categories:

[1] SHIRK AL-’AZEEM (AKBAR)

“Greater shirk” – an obvious, clear-cut association; the belief in other

‘deities’ , or supernatural force, or beings etc. apart from Allah,

believed to be possessing divine powers, or regarded to be

independent of Allah.


Traditionally, it is divided into 2 major categories:

[2] SHIRK AL-ASHGHAR or KHAFIY

““Lesser (small) Shirk” Lesser (small) Shirk” or or “Hidden” “Hidden” – it pertains to what a Muslim’s – it pertains to what a Muslim’s

objective, focus or intended reason behind his/her acts of objective, focus or intended reason behind his/her acts of

devotional worship, sacrifice, vows, etc. – i.e. what may affect his devotional worship, sacrifice, vows, etc. – i.e. what may affect his

original intention formulated which, in original intention formulated which, in ‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH, it must be , it must be

‘sincerely done for Allah’s sake alone.’ (‘sincerely done for Allah’s sake alone.’ (IKHLASwIKHLASw). ).

Example, specificallyExample, specifically: ‘Doing or not doing : ‘Doing or not doing ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH only to be seen by only to be seen by

people – i.e. showing off, or ostentation -(people – i.e. showing off, or ostentation -(RIYA’ RIYA’ ))


““Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is

the small the small SHIRKSHIRK – which is - – which is - AR-RIYA’ AR-RIYA’

(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”

((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))


““The The SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than

a black ant crawling on a black rock, a black ant crawling on a black rock,

in the darkness of the night”in the darkness of the night”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))



NOW TO CONTINUE –NOW TO CONTINUE –

ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SHIRKALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SHIRK

“ “Now if they embark on a boat, they call on Allah (Now if they embark on a boat, they call on Allah (make Du’amake Du’a), ),

making their devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; but making their devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; but

when He had delivered them safely to (dry) land, beholdwhen He had delivered them safely to (dry) land, behold, they , they

give a sharegive a share (of their worship to others)!” (of their worship to others)!”

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 65Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 65))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))




“ “They take their They take their priests and their anchorites to be priests and their anchorites to be

theirtheir lords in derogation of Allahlords in derogation of Allah, and (they take as , and (they take as

their Lord - their Lord - RobbRobb) ) Christ the son of MaryChrist the son of Mary; ;

Yet they were commanded to worship but one Allah: Yet they were commanded to worship but one Allah:

there is no god but He. there is no god but He.

Praise and glory to Him: (far is He) from that which Praise and glory to Him: (far is He) from that which

they ascribe as partner (unto Him)!” they ascribe as partner (unto Him)!”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 31Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 31))



“ “Say: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that is Say: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that is

straight― a religion of right― the path (trod) by Abraham the straight― a religion of right― the path (trod) by Abraham the

true in Faith, and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah.”true in Faith, and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah.”

(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 161(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 161))




Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my

life and my death are life and my death are (all) for Allah(all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the , the Cherisher of the

Worlds: No partner hath He (Worlds: No partner hath He (LAA SHARII-KALAHULAA SHARII-KALAHU) : ) :

this am I commanded, and I am the first of those who this am I commanded, and I am the first of those who

bow to His Will (bow to His Will (MUSLIMEENMUSLIMEEN). ).

(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 162(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 162))





“Yet there are men Yet there are men who take (for worship) others who take (for worship) others

besides Allah, as equal besides Allah, as equal (with Allah); (with Allah); they love them they love them

as they should love Allahas they should love Allah. But those of faith are . But those of faith are

overflowing in their love for Allah. If only the overflowing in their love for Allah. If only the

unrighteous could see, behold, they would see the unrighteous could see, behold, they would see the

Punishment: that to Allah belongs all power, and Punishment: that to Allah belongs all power, and

Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.” Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.”

(Qur’an : Baqarah: : 2: 165(Qur’an : Baqarah: : 2: 165))





““Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the [true] Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the [true]

faith, turning away from all that is false, and be not among faith, turning away from all that is false, and be not among

those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Allah.those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Allah.

Thus, do not invoke (Thus, do not invoke (DU’A DU’A * * ), side by side with Allah, ), side by side with Allah,

anything that can neither benefit thee nor harm thee: for, anything that can neither benefit thee nor harm thee: for,

behold, if thou do it, thou wilt surely be among the behold, if thou do it, thou wilt surely be among the

evildoers!” evildoers!”

(Qur’an : Yunus: : 10: 105-106(Qur’an : Yunus: : 10: 105-106))* * Meaning supplication as in Meaning supplication as in ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH





““He is the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him, so He is the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him, so

((FAD-’UU-HU FAD-’UU-HU **) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in ) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in

religion. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds. religion. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, I have been forbidden to Indeed, I have been forbidden to

worship those you call upon worship those you call upon ((TAD-’UUNA TAD-’UUNA **)) besides besides

Allah once the clear proofs have come to me from my Allah once the clear proofs have come to me from my

LordLord, and I have been commanded to submit to the Lord , and I have been commanded to submit to the Lord

of the worlds."”of the worlds."”

((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66))* * Meaning supplication as in Meaning supplication as in ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH


““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of

AL-‘IBADAH AL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))


““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is (itself) (Supplication) is (itself)

AL-‘IBADAH AL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


Thus these are as in the following:

Shirk – setting up of other independent entities as partners to Allah,

as what is done by the pagan idol worshippers. This could be in their

believing in that Allah SWT as having partnership in matters of

exclusive :

[1] Creatorship (KHALIQQIYYAH)

[2] Lordship [RUB-BUBIYYAH]

Even, by acknowledging a rivalry to Allah – as in some culture who Even, by acknowledging a rivalry to Allah – as in some culture who

blasphemously places Satan on this pedestal; or the blasphemously places Satan on this pedestal; or the Ahura Mazda Ahura Mazda

versus versus Angra Mainyu (Good vs Evil) Angra Mainyu (Good vs Evil) of the Zoroastrian belief; etc.of the Zoroastrian belief; etc.


Thus these are as in the following:Thus these are as in the following:

ShirkShirk – of attributing falsehood to concept of Divinity [ – of attributing falsehood to concept of Divinity [ULUHIYYAHULUHIYYAH] - ] -

as though ‘Godhead’ can be divisible with their false notion of it being as though ‘Godhead’ can be divisible with their false notion of it being

Triune (as in Christian’s doctrine); or believing in the incarnation or in-Triune (as in Christian’s doctrine); or believing in the incarnation or in-

dwelling (dwelling (HULULHULUL / /ITTIHADITTIHAD) of God in creation.) of God in creation.

ShirkShirk – attributing Allah with anthropomorphism, conceiving Him as – attributing Allah with anthropomorphism, conceiving Him as

having forms, limited by space, time etc. [having forms, limited by space, time etc. [SIFAAT - WA - ASMA’SIFAAT - WA - ASMA’] ]

ShirkShirk - setting up intermediaries and directing worship to it, alleging - setting up intermediaries and directing worship to it, alleging

that they have divine authority to gaining nearness to Allah SWT.that they have divine authority to gaining nearness to Allah SWT.

ShirkShirk – exclusive obedience ( – exclusive obedience (TA’ATTA’AT) to others besides Allah SWT ) to others besides Allah SWT

alone.alone.

Thus these are as in the following:

Shirk – blindly imitating others (thus condoning their) believe and

worship of their MA’BUD (object or entities of which they worship).

Shirk – in believing that the natural causes (ASBAB), as being absolute

and independent of Allah’s control.

Shirk – in doing specific religious devotions (‘IBADAH KHUSUSIYAH)

which are to be done solely (sincerely) for Allah SWT – viz. Swolah,

fasting, vows, pilgrimage, Du’a, animal sacrifice, etc. but instead done

for other purposes e.g. RIYA’, NIFAQ – or done with sinister motive of

fulfilling a condition in doing SIHIR (magic / sorcery).


““Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is

the small the small SHIRKSHIRK – which is - – which is - AR-RIYA’ AR-RIYA’

(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”

((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))

REMEMBER OUR PROPHET’S CONCERNREMEMBER OUR PROPHET’S CONCERN


““The The SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than

a black ant crawling on a black rock, a black ant crawling on a black rock,

in the darkness of the night”in the darkness of the night”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))

REMEMBER OUR PROPHET’S CONCERNREMEMBER OUR PROPHET’S CONCERN



“From Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a. regarding Allah’s verse :From Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a. regarding Allah’s verse :

"And they have said (to each other) ‘Abandon not your gods; "And they have said (to each other) ‘Abandon not your gods;

abandon neither Wadd nor Suwa, neither Yaguth, nor abandon neither Wadd nor Suwa, neither Yaguth, nor

Ya-’uq, nor Nasr―” Ya-’uq, nor Nasr―”

((Qur’an: Nuh: 70: 23Qur’an: Nuh: 70: 23))


“Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a. said : These (the idols) were named after their Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a. said : These (the idols) were named after their

righteous (pious) people who had lived after Prophet Nuh a.s. era.” righteous (pious) people who had lived after Prophet Nuh a.s. era.”

““After their death, Satan instigated their followers to erect statues After their death, Satan instigated their followers to erect statues

at places where they used to worship (Allah), and to then named at places where they used to worship (Allah), and to then named

these statues with their names.” these statues with their names.”


““Which their followers then erected, but they did not worship these Which their followers then erected, but they did not worship these

statues.”statues.”

“When the first generation all died, they were replaced by

subsequent generation who were ignorant, and had forgotten the

knowledge of the earlier generation.

Thence forth, they began to direct their worship to these idols Thence forth, they began to direct their worship to these idols

(thereby, committed (thereby, committed SHIRKSHIRK).).


Thus, we can discern that the primary cause of Thus, we can discern that the primary cause of SHIRKSHIRK is ignorance is ignorance

i.e. when they imitated blindly (i.e. when they imitated blindly (TAQLEEDTAQLEED) ) rituals in their worship rituals in their worship

to Allah and blindly follow to Allah and blindly follow aspects of beliefaspects of belief without knowledge without knowledge

thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.

Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :


Thus, we can discern that the primary cause of Thus, we can discern that the primary cause of SHIRKSHIRK is ignorance is ignorance

i.e. when they imitated blindly (i.e. when they imitated blindly (TAQLEEDTAQLEED) ) rituals in their worship rituals in their worship

to Allah and blindly follow to Allah and blindly follow aspects of belief aspects of belief without knowledge without knowledge

thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.

Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :

““And pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; for every And pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; for every

act of hearing, or of seeing or of feeling (in your heart-mind) will act of hearing, or of seeing or of feeling (in your heart-mind) will

be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36))



Thus, holdfast to my Thus, holdfast to my SunnahSunnah (ways or teachings) and the (ways or teachings) and the

SunnahSunnah (ways) of my rightly-guided successors ( (ways) of my rightly-guided successors (Khulafa’ Khulafa’

rashidunrashidun) after me, and bite upon them (hold tightly to ) after me, and bite upon them (hold tightly to

this teaching). Avoid new (innovated) matters, for (this teaching). Avoid new (innovated) matters, for (KULLKULL) )

every innovation (every innovation (BID’AHBID’AH) is misguidance () is misguidance (DDOLALAHOLALAH).”).”

((Hadith from Jabir r.a. reported by Abu Dawud and Tirmidzi)Hadith from Jabir r.a. reported by Abu Dawud and Tirmidzi)



“O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger

and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ

in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His

Messenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day:

that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59)



““To proceed, verily the most truthful of sayings To proceed, verily the most truthful of sayings

is the Book of Allah, and the most favored of is the Book of Allah, and the most favored of

guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and the guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and the

most evil of affairs (most evil of affairs (SHAR-RAL-’UMURSHAR-RAL-’UMUR) are matters ) are matters

newly begun (newly begun (MUMUH-H-DA-THU-HADA-THU-HA), and every new ), and every new

affairs is innovation (affairs is innovation (BID’AHBID’AH), and (), and (KULLKULL) every ) every

innovation (innovation (BID’AHBID’AH) is misguidance () is misguidance (DDOLAALAHOLAALAH), ),

and every misguidance will be in Hell-fire.”and every misguidance will be in Hell-fire.”

((Hadith from Jabir r.a. reported by MuslimHadith from Jabir r.a. reported by Muslim))


“The first-principle ruling regarding formal worship

(rites) is by TAUQIF (reliance upon revelations) and

in following (obedience to the command).”


“The first-principle ruling regarding formal worship

(rites) is that it be deemed BAATwIL (invalid -

cannot be followed) until there is a clear proof

(basis) of its command.”



“ “Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him; Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him;

but He forgives anything else, to whom He pleases; to set up but He forgives anything else, to whom He pleases; to set up

partners with Allah (partners with Allah (SHIRKSHIRK) is to devise a sin most heinous ) is to devise a sin most heinous

indeed. indeed.

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48))


“ “Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him: Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him:

"O my son! Join not in worship (others) with Allah ("O my son! Join not in worship (others) with Allah (SHIRKSHIRK) : ) :

for false worship (for false worship (SHIRKSHIRK) is indeed the highest wrong-) is indeed the highest wrong-

doing.“doing.“

((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13))


“ “Whoever joins other gods with Allah (Whoever joins other gods with Allah (SHIRKSHIRK) ―Allah will ) ―Allah will

forbid him the Garden and the Fire will be his abode. forbid him the Garden and the Fire will be his abode.

There will for the wrong-doers be no one to help.”There will for the wrong-doers be no one to help.”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 72Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 72))


“ “ .. if anyone assigns partners to Allah (.. if anyone assigns partners to Allah (SHIRKSHIRK) he is as if he ) he is as if he

had fallen from heaven and been snatched up by birds or had fallen from heaven and been snatched up by birds or

the wind had swooped (like a bird on its prey) and thrown the wind had swooped (like a bird on its prey) and thrown

him into a far-distant place.”him into a far-distant place.”

((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 31Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 31))


“ “ ... whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work ... whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work

righteousness, righteousness, and in the worship of his Lord and in the worship of his Lord (‘(‘IBAA-DATI - ROB-IBAA-DATI - ROB-

BIHIBIHI) admit no one as partner () admit no one as partner (SHIRKSHIRK). “ ). “

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110))


DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD

ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating

others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the

committing of the sins (of SHIRK) which I do not know.”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)


LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –

WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,

““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except

AllAllaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty

and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”

IMPORTANT DZIKRIMPORTANT DZIKR



The term “ “ pronounced ‘The term “ “ pronounced ‘TWA-GHUUT TWA-GHUUT ‘ usually ‘ usually

means “means “an idolan idol; ; false godfalse god; ; seducerseducer; ; tempter (towards errortempter (towards error))” – ” –

related to “ related to “ “ “ TAA-GHIYATAA-GHIYA” meaning “” meaning “tyranttyrant; ; oppressoroppressor; ;

despotdespot;”;”


The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “exceed proper exceed proper

bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to

tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etctyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etc.”.”


The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “exceed proper exceed proper

bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to

tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etctyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etc.”.”

Thus, it relates to “Thus, it relates to “all evil forces that seek to lead mankind away all evil forces that seek to lead mankind away

from Allah’s Wayfrom Allah’s Way.” Be it false god, deviant doctrines or oppressive .” Be it false god, deviant doctrines or oppressive

and unjust power. and unjust power.


Thus a Muslim, having attested to the Thus a Muslim, having attested to the Kalimah of TauKalimah of Tauhheedeed

((SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN), he is required to be wary and vigilant by ), he is required to be wary and vigilant by

striving to embrace whole-heartedly the ways of Islam, and to striving to embrace whole-heartedly the ways of Islam, and to

shun totally the ways of shun totally the ways of SatanSatan (the embodiment of this evil is (the embodiment of this evil is

collectively referred to as collectively referred to as TAGHUTTAGHUT.).)


“ “O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow

not the footsteps of the Evil One (not the footsteps of the Evil One (SHAYTANSHAYTAN); for he is to you an ); for he is to you an

avowed enemy.” avowed enemy.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)


“Behold, thy Lord did call to him in the sacred valley to Tuwa―

Go thou to Pharaoh, for he has indeed (TAGHAA ) transgressed

all bounds.”

(Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 16-17)


“ “Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a

proclamation, saying "I am your Lord, Most High." proclamation, saying "I am your Lord, Most High."

But Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of But Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of

him― in the Hereafter, as in this life.”him― in the Hereafter, as in this life.”

((Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25))


“ “Then, for anyone who (Then, for anyone who (TAGHAATAGHAA) transgressed all bounds (in ) transgressed all bounds (in

disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of disobedience to disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of disobedience to

Allah), Allah), and preferred the life of this world and preferred the life of this world (by following his (by following his

evil desires and lusts), verily, his abode will be Hell-fire;” evil desires and lusts), verily, his abode will be Hell-fire;”

((Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39))


“Nay! Verily, man does (LAYAT-GHAA) transgress (in

disbelief and evil deed). Because he considers himself

self-sufficient. Surely! unto your Lord is the return. ”

(Qur’an: ‘Alaq: 96: 6-8)



“ “Hast thou not turned thy thought to those who Hast thou not turned thy thought to those who

were given a portion of the Book? They believe in were given a portion of the Book? They believe in

JIBTI JIBTI (sorcery, idol) and (sorcery, idol) and TAGHUTTAGHUT (Evil ones, devil) (Evil ones, devil)

and say to the Unbelievers that they are better and say to the Unbelievers that they are better

guided in the (right) way than the Believers!” guided in the (right) way than the Believers!”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51))


REFLECTION:

Although many may imagine that “Although many may imagine that “TAGHUT TAGHUT ” as only some ” as only some

unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by the source of evil unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by the source of evil

i.e. the devil – yet the reality of “i.e. the devil – yet the reality of “TAGHUT TAGHUT ” is in fact also the ” is in fact also the

deviationist teachings of deviationist teachings of MaterialismMaterialism,, Secularism Secularism , which is , which is

whatwhat ‘idolatry, love of worldly power, lust, greed etc.’ ‘idolatry, love of worldly power, lust, greed etc.’ can be can be

categorised under, something so apparent and can be seen.categorised under, something so apparent and can be seen.


Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from

IIMANIIMAN i.e. believing in the i.e. believing in the UNSEENUNSEEN ( the Qur’an ( the Qur’an

refer to as “refer to as “AL-GHAYBAL-GHAYB” ), the essential ” ), the essential

fundamental belief of Muslims attaining to fundamental belief of Muslims attaining to

TAQWATAQWA::

REFLECTION:

“(they are those ) who believe in the Unseen (BIL-GHAYB)”(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 3)


REFLECTION:

Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our Muslim ”, our Muslim

teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths

((TATAKHKHAYYULAYYUL), superstitions (), superstitions (KHKHURAFATURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), ),

etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.


REFLECTION:

Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our Muslim ”, our Muslim

teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths

((TATAKHKHAYYULAYYUL), superstitions (), superstitions (KHKHURAFATURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), ),

etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.

Yet, the greatest threat to Yet, the greatest threat to TAUTAUHHEEDEED , which can become , which can become

a form of a form of SHIRKSHIRK to Allah, is “ to Allah, is “MATERIALISM,MATERIALISM,” “” “SECULARISMSECULARISM” ”

as an ideology – a belief to replace our as an ideology – a belief to replace our AQEEDAHAQEEDAH. .


REFLECTION:

Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as being Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as being

intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who indeed may intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who indeed may

have rejected myths (have rejected myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL) and superstitions ) and superstitions

((KHURAFATKHURAFAT), yet they may still be followers of ), yet they may still be followers of

““TAGHUTTAGHUT” – ideologies that will lead them away from ” – ideologies that will lead them away from

TAUTAUHHEEDEED towards “ towards “SHIRKSHIRK” ; from “Light” into ” ; from “Light” into

“Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.“Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.


““whoever rejects evil (whoever rejects evil (TAGHUTTAGHUT) and believes in Allah ) and believes in Allah

hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that

never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all

things.”things.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))



““Allah is the Protector (Allah is the Protector (WALIYWALIY) of those who have ) of those who have

faith: from the depths of darkness He will lead faith: from the depths of darkness He will lead

them forth into light. them forth into light.

Of those who reject faith the patrons are the evil Of those who reject faith the patrons are the evil

ones (ones (TAGHUTTAGHUT) : from light they will lead them ) : from light they will lead them

forth into the depths of darkness. They will be forth into the depths of darkness. They will be

companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”




AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –

UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM

“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship

and evil, and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will

never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”

(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))








ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS



““WHEN THE HYPOCRITES (WHEN THE HYPOCRITES (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) come ) come

unto thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou unto thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou

art indeed Allah's Messenger!" But Allah knows art indeed Allah's Messenger!" But Allah knows

that thou art truly His Messenger; and He bears that thou art truly His Messenger; and He bears

witness that the hypocrites (witness that the hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) are ) are

indeed false [in their declaration of faith].”indeed false [in their declaration of faith].”

((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 1Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 1))



““They have made They have made their oaths a cover [for their falseness], their oaths a cover [for their falseness],

and thus they turn others away from the Path of Allah. and thus they turn others away from the Path of Allah.

Evil indeed is all that they are wont to do: this, because Evil indeed is all that they are wont to do: this, because

[they profess that] they have attained to faith, whereas [they profess that] they have attained to faith, whereas

[inwardly] they deny the truth [inwardly] they deny the truth - and so, a seal has been - and so, a seal has been

set on their hearts so that they can no longer understand set on their hearts so that they can no longer understand

[what is true and what false].”[what is true and what false].”

((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 2-3Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 2-3))



““Now when thou seest them, Now when thou seest them, their outward appearance their outward appearance

may please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclined may please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclined

to lend ear to what they sayto lend ear to what they say. [But though they may seem . [But though they may seem

as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly] as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly]

propped up, they think that every shout is [directed] propped up, they think that every shout is [directed]

against them. against them. They are the [real] enemies [of all faith], so They are the [real] enemies [of all faith], so

beware of them. beware of them. [They deserve the imprecation,] "May [They deserve the imprecation,] "May

Allah destroy them!" How perverted are their minds!“Allah destroy them!" How perverted are their minds!“

((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 4Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 4))



ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’



“ “Hast thou not observed those who assert that they Hast thou not observed those who assert that they

believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee

and that which hath been sent down before thee and that which hath been sent down before thee

desiring to go to TAGHUT desiring to go to TAGHUT (the devil) for judgement, (the devil) for judgement,

whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in

him; and him; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.” desires to lead them far astray.”



REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

From being a From being a MuslimMuslim, one has to strive to be true believer – , one has to strive to be true believer – Mu’-Mu’-

meenmeen..

Without which hypocrisy (Without which hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ) may afflict him.) may afflict him.

Thus Islam commands us to continuously seek to acquire knowledge. Thus Islam commands us to continuously seek to acquire knowledge.

Especially regarding belief, our intellectual curiosity must not be left to Especially regarding belief, our intellectual curiosity must not be left to

stray into either ‘stray into either ‘blind-faithblind-faith’ or ‘’ or ‘cynicism and doubtscynicism and doubts.’.’

A Muslim must always strive towards A Muslim must always strive towards TAQWATAQWA, and not remain static, and not remain static..


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER

STATIONS,

IGNORANCE CAN LEAD A MUSLIM TO END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA



If no effort to eradicate If no effort to eradicate IGNORANCEIGNORANCE - through - through ‘ILM ‘ILM (knowledge) and (knowledge) and

‘AMAL ‘AMAL (practice) striving towards (practice) striving towards TAQWATAQWA, this may lead one towards , this may lead one towards

blind-faith, apathy, doubts and cynicism.blind-faith, apathy, doubts and cynicism.

All these (‘All these (‘blind-faithblind-faith’ or ‘’ or ‘doubts and cynicismdoubts and cynicism’)’) stemming from stemming from

IGNORANCEIGNORANCE of the of the DEEN DEEN may even lead one to may even lead one to SHIRKSHIRK and other sins, and other sins,

especially especially NIFAAQNIFAAQ (hypocrisy). (hypocrisy).



Such people with Such people with NIFAAQNIFAAQ, although still regarded as a , although still regarded as a MUSLIMMUSLIM, ,

would inwardly rejects Islam and undermine its teachings, would inwardly rejects Islam and undermine its teachings,

preferring other “preferring other “ismsisms”, or rules, even when these are contrary to ”, or rules, even when these are contrary to

the Islamic principles.the Islamic principles.




“ “Of the people there are some who say: "We believe

in Allah and the Last Day" but they do not (really)

believe. Fain would they deceive Allah and those

who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and

realize (it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and

Allah has increased their disease and grievous is the

penalty they (incur), because they are false (to

themselves).””

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10))




“ “When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth",

they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!" they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"




“Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they

realise (it) not."




“ “When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they

say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety

they are the fools, but they do not know.“ they are the fools, but they do not know.“




“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe"

but when they are alone with their evil ones (SHAYAATIN –

their leaders) they say: "We are really with you, we (were)

only jesting.“

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 14)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

REFLECTION:REFLECTION:These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist

their loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are their loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are

merely mocking Islam. merely mocking Islam.

They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty

is in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their is in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their

‘Satans’ ‘Satans’ ((SHAYAATINSHAYAATIN). ).



“ “Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them

rope in their trespasses (rope in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will wander like ) ; so they will wander like

blind ones (to and fro)”blind ones (to and fro)”




“ “These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but

their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.” their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”



REFLECTION:REFLECTION:Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme, Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme,

this is only because Allah has gave them temporary leeway for this is only because Allah has gave them temporary leeway for

them as them as ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ, - and to be a test for all of us mankind. , - and to be a test for all of us mankind.

Yet, the reality is that they (Yet, the reality is that they (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) have no true direction ) have no true direction

in life, they are astray, groping like the blind. Their objective is in life, they are astray, groping like the blind. Their objective is

only the fulfilment of their worldly desire (only the fulfilment of their worldly desire (HAWAHAWA’) – being ’) – being

doubtful and cynical even towards Islamic belief in the Hereafter.doubtful and cynical even towards Islamic belief in the Hereafter.


REFLECTION:REFLECTION:Thus they would have no qualms in aligning themselves with the Thus they would have no qualms in aligning themselves with the

secular forces or even atheistic regime of this world. secular forces or even atheistic regime of this world.

Their sycophantic attitude towards even unjust and evil dictators Their sycophantic attitude towards even unjust and evil dictators

with their un-Islamic policies (with their un-Islamic policies (TAGHUTTAGHUT), would baffle other true ), would baffle other true

Muslims, yet we cannot denounce them as Muslims, yet we cannot denounce them as KAFIRUNKAFIRUN..

Howbeit, Allah SWT would certainly know who they are.Howbeit, Allah SWT would certainly know who they are.



“Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT –

(Evil Ones): from light they will lead them forth into the

depths of darkness. They will be companions of the fire,

to dwell therein (for ever).”




“ “When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath

revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocrites revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocrites

((MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.”) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.”



REFLECTION:REFLECTION:Allah tells us that these hypocrites (Allah tells us that these hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) and the ) and the

Unbelievers (Unbelievers (KAFIRUNKAFIRUN) are in fact being led by ) are in fact being led by TAGHUTTAGHUT, who is , who is

their their WALIYWALIY (patron, protector, friend, helper, etc.). (patron, protector, friend, helper, etc.).

When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a

slippery downward path into further unbelief.slippery downward path into further unbelief.



“Behold, as for those who come to believe, and

then deny the truth, and again come to believe,

and again deny the truth, and thereafter grow

stubborn in their denial of the truth - Allah will not

forgive them, nor will He guide them in any way.

Announce thou to such hypocrites (MUNAFIQEEN)

that grievous suffering awaits them.”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138)


““As for those who take the (As for those who take the (KAFIREENKAFIREEN) deniers of the ) deniers of the

truth for their allies in preference to the (truth for their allies in preference to the (MU’MINEENMU’MINEEN) )

believers - do they hope to be honoured by them when, believers - do they hope to be honoured by them when,

behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139-140Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139-140))



““And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this

divine writ that whenever you hear people deny divine writ that whenever you hear people deny

the truth of Allah's messages and mock at them, the truth of Allah's messages and mock at them,

you shall avoid their company until they begin to you shall avoid their company until they begin to

talk of other things talk of other things - or else, verily, you will - or else, verily, you will

become like them. Behold, together with those become like them. Behold, together with those

who deny the truth (who deny the truth (KAFIREENKAFIREEN) Allah will gather ) Allah will gather

in hell the hypocrites (in hell the hypocrites (MUNAFIQEENMUNAFIQEEN).”).”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139))



“ “O you who believe! O you who believe! Take not Take not for friends and protectors for friends and protectors

those who take your religion for a mockery or sportthose who take your religion for a mockery or sport,― ,―

whether among those who received the Scripture whether among those who received the Scripture

before you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be before you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be

conscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith conscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith

(indeed).” (indeed).”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))



“Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with you

unless you follow their form of religion.

Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only) Guidance."

Were you to follow their desires, after the knowledge

which has reached you, then would you find neither

protector nor Helper against Allah.”




“ “O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the

Christians for your Christians for your AULIYA’AULIYA’ (friends, helpers, (friends, helpers,

protectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectors protectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectors

to each other. And to each other. And he amongst youhe amongst you that turns to that turns to

them (for friendship, patronage) them (for friendship, patronage) is of themis of them. Verily . Verily

Allah guides not a people unjust.” Allah guides not a people unjust.”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)



““O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy

((bitaanahbitaanah**) those outside your ranks; they will not ) those outside your ranks; they will not

fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank

hatred has already appeared from their mouths; what hatred has already appeared from their mouths; what

their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain

to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom. to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.

((Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118))

*bitaanah : advisors, consultants, protectors, intimate friends, helpers ...


“ “There is the type of man whose There is the type of man whose speech about this world's life speech about this world's life

may dazzle theemay dazzle thee, and he calls Allah to witness about what is , and he calls Allah to witness about what is

in his heart; yet is he the in his heart; yet is he the most contentious of enemiesmost contentious of enemies.”.”

((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:204Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:204))



“ “ But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth

spreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilth spreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilth

and progeny: and Allah does not love corruption. and progeny: and Allah does not love corruption.

And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah," his And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah," his

false pride drives him into sinfalse pride drives him into sin: wherefore hell will be : wherefore hell will be

his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place!”his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place!”

((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:205-206Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:205-206))


““The Last Day (The Last Day (QIYAMAHQIYAMAH) will no come until ) will no come until

the leaders of the Ummah mostly consists of the leaders of the Ummah mostly consists of

hypocrites (hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN).”).”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad and TabaraniHadith reported by Ahmad and Tabarani))


““Verily, I fear most for you that will come upon Verily, I fear most for you that will come upon

(or afflict) you after me, is of the hypocrites (or afflict) you after me, is of the hypocrites

((MUNAFIQMUNAFIQ) who is eloquently learned.”) who is eloquently learned.”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad and TabaraniHadith reported by Ahmad and Tabarani))


““The most evil of people is a person who has ‘two-faces’ The most evil of people is a person who has ‘two-faces’

- when coming to one group with one face and to - when coming to one group with one face and to

another group with another (different) face.”another group with another (different) face.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))


““And the signs of a hypocrite (And the signs of a hypocrite (MUNAFIQMUNAFIQ) are three :) are three :

[1] whenever he speaks, he lies; [1] whenever he speaks, he lies;

[2] whenever he make a promise, he renegade (break); and [2] whenever he make a promise, he renegade (break); and

[3] whenever he is accorded with a trust, he betrays it.”[3] whenever he is accorded with a trust, he betrays it.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))



ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating

others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the

committing of the sins (of SHIRK) which I do not know.”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))


AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –

UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM

“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship

and evil, and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will

never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”

(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))


ALLA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A-’UU-DZU-BIKA - MI-NAL – FAQ-RI – WAL – KUFRI – WAL FU-SUU-QI - WASH- SHI-QAA-QI

WAN – NI-FAAQI – WAS – SUM- ‘A-TI – WAR – RIYAA’

“O Allah! I seek refuge in You ( to protect me ) from poverty,

disbelieve (ungratefulness), immorality (sinning), discord,

Hypocrisy, bragging and ostentation (show-off).”

(Extracted From ‘Al-Adzkaar’ of Imam An-Nawawi)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))








IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A

ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QANWAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A

WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAANWAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH

““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true

and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false and And make us see Falsehood to be false and

grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A

ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QANWAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A

WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAANWAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH

““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true

and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false and And make us see Falsehood to be false and

grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.” TO BE CONTINUED TO BE CONTINUED All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

Education

Slideshare (lesson#6b)tauheed-course-(batch#5-aug-dec-2015)-shirk-idol-worship-taghut-(21-oct-2015)