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REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE OF THE QUR’ANOF THE QUR’AN
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
IN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMSIN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMS““MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.
BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
SINGAPURASINGAPURA
20 DECEMBER 2015 (SUNDAY)20 DECEMBER 2015 (SUNDAY)3.00 PM @ THE GALAXY3.00 PM @ THE GALAXYMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD
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SURAH SAFF : 61 : 6SURAH SAFF : 61 : 6SURAH AHQAF : 46 : 10SURAH AHQAF : 46 : 10
"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND
WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-
((HADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARYHADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARY))
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"Whoever recites a letter from the Book of "Whoever recites a letter from the Book of
Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, Allah, he will be credited with a good deed,
and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do
not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but
Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a
letter.“letter.“
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE IN THE QUR’AN
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
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““And [mention] when And [mention] when Jesus, the son of MaryJesus, the son of Mary, said, ", said, "O children O children
of Israelof Israel, indeed , indeed I am the messenger of AllahI am the messenger of Allah to you to you
confirming what came before me of the Torah confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing and bringing
good tidings (good tidings (MUBASH-SHIRANMUBASH-SHIRAN) of ) of a messenger to come after a messenger to come after
me, whose name is Ahmadme, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with ." But when he came to them with
clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic.”clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic.”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6))
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“One who announces to a people[or person] an event”
“An annunciation which produces a change in the
: (or complexion) of the person to
whom it is made: and hence, imply “a joyful
annunciation; joyful, or glad, tidings; good news”
From the term :
Thus term : Means “glad tidings or good news”
Jesus a.s. is here referred to as :
We also know that the Greek word “evangelion” from which the word “Gospel”
was derived, actually means “the Good news”. Do note that the New Testament 4
Gospels - are actually narrations written “about the life of Jesus” –written
anonymously over 70-90 years later allegedly by “Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.”
But what is the “Gospel” –which Jesus a.s. taught?
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… the most important ‘glad
tidings’, since his mission then was only 3 years and did not leave any written text ?
COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
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(Jesus is also recorded to have said)(Jesus is also recorded to have said)
“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.
But when he, But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all , comes, he will guide you into all
truth. truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he
hearshears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He . He will bring will bring
glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to to
you….” you….”
((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))
““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :
‘ ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:
“ “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstoneThe stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;”;
The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from
you and given to a people who will produce its fruityou and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on . He who falls on
this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be
crushed.”crushed.”
COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
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((Matthew: 21: 42-44Matthew: 21: 42-44))
JESUS’ MOST IMPORTANT TEACHING
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““And one of the scribes come up and asked him, And one of the scribes come up and asked him, ‘Which commandment is the first of all?’ ‘Which commandment is the first of all?’ Jesus Jesus answered answered ‘Hear O Israel! The ‘Hear O Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord our God, the Lord is One!Lord is One!
The Lord our God, the Lord is One The Lord our God, the Lord is One ... You are right ... You are right in saying that in saying that God is One, and there is no other God is One, and there is no other but Himbut Him” ”
((Mark 12: 28-29)Mark 12: 28-29)
JESUS’ MOST IMPORTANT TEACHING
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“Jesus says : ‘Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven” *
(Matthew 7 : 21 )
( * Islam : means “submission of God’s will” )
HOW SHALL MAN BE SAVED IN HEREAFTER ?HOW SHALL MAN BE SAVED IN HEREAFTER ?
JESUS’ MOST IMPORTANT TEACHING
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THE PROPHETHOOD AND THE LAW WILL BE FULFILLEDTHE PROPHETHOOD AND THE LAW WILL BE FULFILLED
17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Matthew 5: 17-18Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)
JESUS’ MOST IMPORTANT TEACHING
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THE PROPHETHOOD AND THE LAW WILL BE FULFILLEDTHE PROPHETHOOD AND THE LAW WILL BE FULFILLED
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5: 19-20Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)
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““Amongst all people, I am the nearest to Jesus son of Amongst all people, I am the nearest to Jesus son of
Mary in this world and the hereafterMary in this world and the hereafter. The prophets . The prophets
are paternal brothers, they have different mothers are paternal brothers, they have different mothers
but but their religion is one their religion is one (and the same).”(and the same).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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“ “The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that
of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except
for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this
house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put
in!’ in!’
Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”
((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
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“Say (O Muhammad): Do you see? Whether this message
(teaching) be from Allah and yet you reject it, and a
witness from among the Children of Israel bore witness
of one like him………...”
(Qur’an : Ahqaf: 46: 10)
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a
reference to him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized
and recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy 18 : 18
“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O
Moses) from amongst their brethren; and I will put My
words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that
I command him. And whoever will not give heed to My
words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will
require it of him.”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O Moses)
from amongst their brethren …”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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“ … “ … and I will put My words in his mouth, and he and I will put My words in his mouth, and he
shall speak to them all that I command him. And shall speak to them all that I command him. And
whoever will not give heed to My words which whoever will not give heed to My words which
he shall speak in My name ...”he shall speak in My name ...”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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““Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) DesireNor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire. .
It It is no less than inspiration sent down to himis no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was : He was
taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom”taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom”
((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5))
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““Proclaim! (or Read!) Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord in the name of thy Lord
and Cherisher, Who created― “and Cherisher, Who created― “
((Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1))
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After birth was separated from After birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (PharaohPharaoh).).
Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the courtcourt of of
Pharaoh.Pharaoh.
After birth was separated from After birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (QurayshQuraysh
leaders).leaders).
Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the councilcouncil
of the Quraysh.of the Quraysh.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Gave up life in Pharaoh's court Gave up life in Pharaoh's court
and spent time in the wilderness and spent time in the wilderness
around the Sinai peninsula. around the Sinai peninsula.
Married and had a family before Married and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married
the daughter of the daughter of JethroJethro).).
Kept away from the Quraysh Kept away from the Quraysh
way and spent time in the way and spent time in the
mountain outside Makkah.mountain outside Makkah.
Married and had a family before Married and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married
the the KhadijahKhadijah daughter of daughter of
KhuwailidKhuwailid).).
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Mount SinaiMount Sinai).).
Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.
““Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is
One GodOne God.”.”
Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Jabal NurJabal Nur).).
Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.
““There is no god except Allah There is no god except Allah
(the One and Only God(the One and Only God))””
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. Pharaoh),
who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has his brother Aaron who
assisted him throughout his
mission.
Commanded to preach to the Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. the people in power (i.e. the
QurayshQuraysh), who knew him.), who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his
‘brother’, who assisted him ‘brother’, who assisted him
throughout his mission.throughout his mission.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence
of Allah by undertaking a of Allah by undertaking a
journey up on Mount Sinai to journey up on Mount Sinai to
experience the “experience the “epiphanyepiphany” ”
(beatific vision of God). (beatific vision of God).
He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence
of Allah during the miraculous of Allah during the miraculous
journey of journey of Isra’Isra’ and and Mi’rajMi’raj – –
including the “including the “epiphanepiphanyy” - (but ” - (but
far greater than that far greater than that
experienced by Moses, as his experienced by Moses, as his
journey transcends into the journey transcends into the
realm never traverse by except realm never traverse by except
him – the beloved of Allah.) him – the beloved of Allah.)
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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His life and his people were His life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his people managed to bring his people
safely out of the land of safely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “ExodusExodus”, ”,
and established a community, and established a community,
governed over them by the Law governed over them by the Law
of God (of God (TorahTorah).).
His life and his people were His life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his people managed to bring his people
safely out of the land of safely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “HijrahHijrah”, ”,
and established a community, and established a community,
governed over them by the governed over them by the
((Shari’ahShari’ah) ) Law of GodLaw of God ( (Qur’anQur’an
and the and the SunnahSunnah).).
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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He was victorious over the He was victorious over the
Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s
direct Divine intervention which direct Divine intervention which
routed and vanquished this routed and vanquished this
military force, a more superior military force, a more superior
to the Bani Isra’il who were to the Bani Isra’il who were
lesser in numbers and lesser in numbers and
equipment – drowning them.equipment – drowning them.
He was victorious over the Makkan
(Quraysh) army with Allah’s direct
Divine intervention at the Battle of
Badr, in which angels were sent to
aid Muslims and they routed and
vanquished their enemies who
were more superior to them in
numbers and equipment. Also the
Battle of al-Ahzab
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Had to face enemies within his Had to face enemies within his
community (the hypocrites) who community (the hypocrites) who
introduced the ‘introduced the ‘golden calfgolden calf’ to ’ to
undermine Moses teaching and undermine Moses teaching and
authority. The ‘golden calf’ was authority. The ‘golden calf’ was
then destroyed and the then destroyed and the
perpetrators exposedperpetrators exposed
He had to face enemies within He had to face enemies within
his community – the “his community – the “munaa-munaa-
fiqunfiqun” (hypocrites). They build a ” (hypocrites). They build a
mosque (“mosque (“masjid Diraramasjid Dirara”) to ”) to
undermine Muhammad’s undermine Muhammad’s
teaching and authority. The teaching and authority. The
mosque was burned and mosque was burned and
destroyed; the perpetrator destroyed; the perpetrator
exposed and condemned by exposed and condemned by
God.God.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the
Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme temporal ruler.
Although he was at first rejected Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the accepted as the
Messenger of God.Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme temporal ruler.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Had his teachings codified.
Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Had successors to continue his
mission.
Died and buried on this earth.
Had his teachings codified.Had his teachings codified.
Married and Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Had successors to continue his Had successors to continue his
mission. mission.
Died and buried on this earth.Died and buried on this earth.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)
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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya) MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)
ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf) (The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct
descendants of Ishmael)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)
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When Moses , upon whom be peace, read the Tablets, he found
mentioned in them the merits of the nation (Ummah) of Muhammad,
may blessings and peace be upon him, and said: "O Lord! Which is
this mercy-given nation that I find in the Tablets?”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Allah answered: "It is the nation of Ahmad*, whose people are
content with whatever little provision I give them, and I am content
with whatever little good works they do. I make each one of them
enter the Garden by his testimony that La ilaha illa'Llah.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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And Moses said: "I find in the Tablets a nation of people who shall be
resurrected and assembled on the Day of Rising with their faces like
full moons. Let them be my nation!"
But Allah replied: "They are the nation of Ahmad; I shall gather them
resurrected on the Day of Rising, when their foreheads and limbs
shall be blazing white from their wudhu’ (ablutions) and their sajda
(prostrations).”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation of people whose
clothes are on their backs and whose swords are on their shoulders,
people of certitude and dependence ; they glorify Allah from
minaret-tops, and they continue to seek to fight for every righteous
cause, until they do battle against the Dajjal. Let them be my nation!"
But He said: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation for whom the earth
is a place of worship and ritually pure, and for whom booty is lawful;
let them be my nation!"
But He replied: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation of people who fast
the month of Ramadan for You, and whom You then forgive all they
had done before; let them be my nation!"
But He replied: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation of people who go
on pilgrimage to the Inviolable House for Your sake, whose longing
for it is never exhausted, whose weeping is long and tumultuous,
whose talbiya is clamorous; let them be my nation!"
But He said:"They are the nation of Ahmad.“
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "What will You give them for that?"
And Allah said: "I shall grant them more forgiveness, and shall allow
them to intercede for those who come after them.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation of people who ask
forgiveness for their sins; when they raise their food to their mouths
it does not reach their stomachs before they are forgiven; they start
with Your Name and end with Your praise; let them be my nation!"
But He said: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation whose members will
be the foremost on the Day of Rising, but are the last to be created;
let them be my nation!"
But He replied: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation of people whose
gospels are held within their breasts and they recite them; let them
be my nation!"
But He replied: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation of people among
whom, when one of them intends a good deed but does not perform
it, it is written as one good deed for him, while if he does perform it,
it is written as ten to seven hundred times its worth; let them be my
nation!"
But Allah said: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation among whom,
when one of them intends a sin but does not commit it, it is not
recorded against him, while if he does commit it, it is written as a
single sin; let them be my nation!"
But He replied: "They are the nation of Ahmad.“
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation who are the best of
people, who exhort to good and forbid evil; let them be my nation!"
But He said: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! I find in the Tablets a nation of people who will
be resurrected and brought on the Day of Rising as three groups. One
group shall enter the Garden without reckoning, another's reckoning
will be easy, and another will be rigorously judged, then made to
enter the Garden; let them be my nation!"
But He said: "They are the nation of Ahmad.”
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Moses said: "O Lord! You have spread out all this goodness for
Ahmad and his nation; let me be a member of his nation!"
But Allah told him: "O Moses! I have chosen and preferred you over
other people with My Message and My Speech; take what I have
given you, and be one of the thankful.”
- Taken from: Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad r.a. "The Lives of Man“ -
Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah be pleased with him,
said (narrating a hadith):
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Al-Ham-dulil-laahAl-Ham-dulil-laah ! Shouldn’t we be glad and grateful to this! ! Shouldn’t we be glad and grateful to this!
Our affection and love for the Prophet Muhammad Our affection and love for the Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. .
commensurate with how well we know him, his virtues, his concerns, commensurate with how well we know him, his virtues, his concerns,
his excellences etc. which Allah has accorded him.his excellences etc. which Allah has accorded him.
During his time, people had the privilege to meet him face-to-face, During his time, people had the privilege to meet him face-to-face,
encounter, interact, and gaze upon his Noble and blessed encounter, interact, and gaze upon his Noble and blessed
countenance.countenance.
For us now, we can be expected to love the Prophet For us now, we can be expected to love the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص only only
after fulfilling several approaches.after fulfilling several approaches.
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Generally we should first confirm his Prophethood, obey his Generally we should first confirm his Prophethood, obey his
commands and prohibitions; support, help and protect him, reviving, commands and prohibitions; support, help and protect him, reviving,
practicing, teaching and spreading his practicing, teaching and spreading his SunnahSunnah; invite all to Allah, to ; invite all to Allah, to
the Book of Allah and ways of Allah’s messenger; inculcate in the Book of Allah and ways of Allah’s messenger; inculcate in
ourselves his noble characteristics and ourselves his noble characteristics and AdabAdab. Maintain esteem . Maintain esteem
respect and love for the Prophet respect and love for the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص; preserve his Sunnah from ; preserve his Sunnah from
neglect or attack (in practice and by teaching them); sharing his neglect or attack (in practice and by teaching them); sharing his
likes/dislikes; understanding his likes/dislikes; understanding his Shari’ahShari’ah; loving for People of his ; loving for People of his
House (House (Ahlul-BaytihiAhlul-Baytihi) and his loyal companions, and the true ) and his loyal companions, and the true Ulama’Ulama’ ; ;
showing compassion to his entire showing compassion to his entire UmmahUmmah; extend his message of the ; extend his message of the
Mercy of Allah for the worlds.Mercy of Allah for the worlds.
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True love must be ‘True love must be ‘sinceresincere’ and ‘’ and ‘selflessselfless’ – something related to ’ – something related to
our Islamic concept of our Islamic concept of TauheedTauheed. We love the Prophet . We love the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص because because
of Allah s.w.t.of Allah s.w.t.
How do you inculcate this?How do you inculcate this?
It must begin with a true sense of “It must begin with a true sense of “gratefulnessgratefulness”. Only from this ”. Only from this
can the feeling of true “can the feeling of true “love love ” grow.” grow.
What we seek is that What we seek is that “love“love” (” (hubbhubb) which Allah and His ) which Allah and His
Messenger Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص meant by “meant by “lovlovee”, not our self-deluded ”, not our self-deluded
‘understanding’ of love. ‘understanding’ of love.
Allaahu musta’anAllaahu musta’an
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““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things) O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things)
clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of)
Our MessengersOur Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no , lest ye should say: there came unto us no
bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath
come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil):
and Allah hath power over all things.”and Allah hath power over all things.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15
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“ “ Say (O Muhammad): Say (O Muhammad): ""If ye do love Allah, follow meIf ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will : Allah will
love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful.“ Most Merciful.“ ”.”.
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)
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Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves
[by sinning], [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed,
Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the
MercifulMerciful."."
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And And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submitreturn [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him to Him
((ASLIMUASLIMU) before the punishment comes upon you; then you ) before the punishment comes upon you; then you
will not be helped. will not be helped.
((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)
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Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMuhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who ; and those who
are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)
compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them
bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace
from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29))
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“ “ ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their
prostration. This is their similitude in the Towrah; and their prostration. This is their similitude in the Towrah; and their
similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its
blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands
on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As
a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has
promised those among them who believe and do righteous promised those among them who believe and do righteous
deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.” deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.”
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29) )
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“Today, those who are bent on denying the truth have lost all hope of
[your ever forsaking] your religion: do not, then, hold them in awe,
but stand in awe of Me! Today have I perfected your religious law for
you, and have bestowed upon you the full measure of My blessings,
and willed that (ISLAM) self-surrender unto Me shall be your religion.”
(Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3)
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“It is He (Allah) who sent His Messenger (Muhammad) with guidance
and the religion of truth (ISLAM)to manifest it over all religion. And
sufficient is Allah as Witness.”
(Qur’an: Fathu: 48: 28)
““Indeed, Allah confers blessing (salutations) upon the Indeed, Allah confers blessing (salutations) upon the
Prophet, and His angels salutes [him too and ask Allah to Prophet, and His angels salutes [him too and ask Allah to
bless him]. bless him]. O you who have believedO you who have believed, salute him [also] and , salute him [also] and
ask Allah to confer blessing upon him [worthy of his ask Allah to confer blessing upon him [worthy of his
station] and [to grant him] peace.”station] and [to grant him] peace.”
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 56Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 56))
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““Say the ‘Say the ‘SolawatSolawat’ (invocation of Allah’s blessing for me as ’ (invocation of Allah’s blessing for me as
Allah commands) for your ‘Allah commands) for your ‘SolawatSolawat’ shall be ’ shall be
ZakahZakah (a purification and spiritual growth) (a purification and spiritual growth)
for your own selves.”for your own selves.”
((Hadith reported by Ibn Mardaweh in, Al-Jami’Hadith reported by Ibn Mardaweh in, Al-Jami’))
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““Whosoever say ‘Whosoever say ‘solawatsolawat ’ upon me once, ’ upon me once,
Allah will say ‘Allah will say ‘solawatsolawat ’ upon him ten times.” ’ upon him ten times.”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))
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““Verily Allah, Most Exalted, has angels who are commanded to Verily Allah, Most Exalted, has angels who are commanded to
roam and observe the people on earth. They will convey to me all roam and observe the people on earth. They will convey to me all
the ‘the ‘salams salams ’ from people of my community.”’ from people of my community.”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad, An-Nasa-i, and Ad-DarimiyHadith reported by Ahmad, An-Nasa-i, and Ad-Darimiy))
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““Foremost to me amongst the people on Judgement Day Foremost to me amongst the people on Judgement Day
will be those who conveyed much ‘will be those who conveyed much ‘SolawatSolawat ’ to me ’ to me
(while they were in this world).”(while they were in this world).”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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The Prophet The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “Shall I inform you who is miserly said: “Shall I inform you who is miserly
person?”, they (companions) replied : “Certainly, O Messenger of person?”, they (companions) replied : “Certainly, O Messenger of
Allah.” Allah.”
He (the Prophet He (the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.) then said: .) then said:
““Whoever, whenever my name is mentioned in his presence, yet do Whoever, whenever my name is mentioned in his presence, yet do
not invoke ‘not invoke ‘SolawatSolawat ’ upon me, he is the miserly person.” ’ upon me, he is the miserly person.”
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““O Allah, bless our master Muhammad, Your slave and Your Messenger, the O Allah, bless our master Muhammad, Your slave and Your Messenger, the
Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our Master Muhammad, and Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our Master Muhammad, and
his wives, the mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants, the his wives, the mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants, the
people of his house, just as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of people of his house, just as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of
Ibrahim, in the worlds, for You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"Ibrahim, in the worlds, for You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)
““And sanctify our master Muhammad, Your slave and Your Messenger, the And sanctify our master Muhammad, Your slave and Your Messenger, the
Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our Master Muhammad, and Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our Master Muhammad, and
his wives, the mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants, the his wives, the mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants, the
people of his house, just as You have sanctified Ibrahim and the family of people of his house, just as You have sanctified Ibrahim and the family of
Ibrahim, in the worlds, for You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"Ibrahim, in the worlds, for You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)
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May Allah grant us and all our beloved parents, teachers, family May Allah grant us and all our beloved parents, teachers, family
and companions, the success (and companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance ) and the Guidance
((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and Mercy ) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and Mercy
((RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
To be continued ….. INSHA-ALLAH
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