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All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013) Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail for ”NTUMS – Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society Thursday , 18July 2013 @ Masjid Alkaff Kampong Melayu Bedok Reservoir Rd IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. TADZKIRAH TADZKIRAH Reflection on a Qur’anic Message Reflection on a Qur’anic Message : What every Muslim : What every Muslim should know and appreciate about Rama should know and appreciate about Rama dh dh an – it’s an – it’s significance; programs to be benefitted; its impact upon significance; programs to be benefitted; its impact upon their role to Da’wah Islamiyyah their role to Da’wah Islamiyyah 3 RD LECTURE IN THE SERIES

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Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor ”NTUMS – Nanyang Technological

University Muslim SocietyThursday , 18July 2013 @ Masjid Alkaff Kampong Melayu – Bedok Reservoir Rd

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

Reflection on a Qur’anic Message Reflection on a Qur’anic Message : What every Muslim should : What every Muslim should

know and appreciate about Ramaknow and appreciate about Ramadhdhan – it’s significance; an – it’s significance;

programs to be benefitted; its impact upon their role to Da’wah programs to be benefitted; its impact upon their role to Da’wah

IslamiyyahIslamiyyah

3RD LECTURE IN THE SERIES

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.

MUQADDIMAH(AN INTRODUCTION)

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We all can agree that our education is very important. Yet the manner of We all can agree that our education is very important. Yet the manner of

approach - the aim, philosophy and objective, the priority and principles, approach - the aim, philosophy and objective, the priority and principles,

the method used, etc. in our education - needs to be seriously scrutinizedthe method used, etc. in our education - needs to be seriously scrutinized

It is already apparent, sadly, that many Muslims today may view Islam It is already apparent, sadly, that many Muslims today may view Islam

and their Islamic ‘development’ merely as peripheral to their education and their Islamic ‘development’ merely as peripheral to their education

and of their pursuit of excellence – sort of like what E.C.A. is in schooland of their pursuit of excellence – sort of like what E.C.A. is in school

Whereas, it should be the other way roundWhereas, it should be the other way round - - subjecting themselves to subjecting themselves to

Islam, not Islam, not llearning Islam as a subject; their development of Islam and not earning Islam as a subject; their development of Islam and not

merely to include Islam in their developmentmerely to include Islam in their development

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MUQADDIMAH(AN INTRODUCTION)

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In this series of lectures – In this series of lectures – “Vacation Series for the Soul (VSS)” “Vacation Series for the Soul (VSS)” – the – the

overarching theme envisage by organizer was to introduce you to the overarching theme envisage by organizer was to introduce you to the

concept of “concept of “Khayra-UmmahKhayra-Ummah” , using the break in your schooling to ” , using the break in your schooling to

include program on Islam. Yet, let us be reminded that nurturing Muslims include program on Islam. Yet, let us be reminded that nurturing Muslims

towards becoming “towards becoming “Khayra-UmmahKhayra-Ummah” cannot merely be confined to ” cannot merely be confined to

““vacationsvacations” but a full-time endeavour requiring full commitment” but a full-time endeavour requiring full commitment

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MUQADDIMAH(AN INTRODUCTION)

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Alas, I can understand the organizer’s constrain and the reality of the Alas, I can understand the organizer’s constrain and the reality of the

situation of you students. Yet I hope you do not deem these sessions as situation of you students. Yet I hope you do not deem these sessions as

merely of you learning subject on Islam, but rather I am inviting you to merely of you learning subject on Islam, but rather I am inviting you to

subject yourself to Islam – and may Allah grant us subject yourself to Islam – and may Allah grant us TaufiqTaufiq (success) (success)

So, what I have delivered in this series must be seen as the initial So, what I have delivered in this series must be seen as the initial

nurturing - planting of seed, or perhaps identifying for you your essence, nurturing - planting of seed, or perhaps identifying for you your essence,

reminding you of your destiny and guiding you through the path of life reminding you of your destiny and guiding you through the path of life

development as Muslim – development as Muslim – ““not a student who is Muslim but a Muslim not a student who is Muslim but a Muslim

who is currently a studentwho is currently a student””

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MUQADDIMAH(AN INTRODUCTION)

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To me, we should be clear that lessons in life (though given in disparate To me, we should be clear that lessons in life (though given in disparate

occasion and quantum that may seem little or insignifant), yet for us occasion and quantum that may seem little or insignifant), yet for us

Muslims they constitute one whole (Muslims they constitute one whole (TAUTAUHHEEDICEEDIC paradigm) towards paradigm) towards

instilling our proper understanding of Islam, clarifying and forming our instilling our proper understanding of Islam, clarifying and forming our

Islamic worldview (of Existence and Reality) amidst the challenges from Islamic worldview (of Existence and Reality) amidst the challenges from

other faith, -ism and ideologies and re-orientating the Muslims’ education other faith, -ism and ideologies and re-orientating the Muslims’ education

developmental trajectory towards them becoming the “developmental trajectory towards them becoming the “Khayra-UmmahKhayra-Ummah” ”

(the best of community)(the best of community)

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MUQADDIMAH(AN INTRODUCTION)

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From previous topic – “From previous topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)

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ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF GODGOD

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ESSENTIALLY IT IS ALSO

From previous topic – “From previous topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)

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“This (UMMATUKUM) community of yours is one

community (UMMATAN WAHIDAH) , and I am your Lord;

so hold Me alone in fear (FAT-TAQUUN). But people

later cut up their religion into bits, each group rejoicing

in what they have. So leave them immersed in their

heedlessness till an appointed time.”

(Qur’an: Mu’minun: 23: 52-54)

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““O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (SHAAHIDAHSHAAHIDAH), a ), a

Bearer of Glad Tidings (Bearer of Glad Tidings (MUBAS-SHIRAHMUBAS-SHIRAH), and a Warner (), and a Warner (NADZEERAHNADZEERAH)― )―

And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (DAA-’IYAN DAA-’IYAN

ILALLAAHILALLAAH) , and as a Lamp spreading Light () , and as a Lamp spreading Light (SIRAAJAN MUNEERAHSIRAAJAN MUNEERAH).”).”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46))

From previous topic – “From previous topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)

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““Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (BIL-BIL-HHIKMAHIKMAH) )

and beautiful preaching ( and beautiful preaching (MAU-’IZAH-MAU-’IZAH-HHASANAHASANAH); and argue ); and argue

with them in ways that are best and most gracious (with them in ways that are best and most gracious (JAADIL-JAADIL-

HUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA AHUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA AHHSANSAN): for thy Lord knows, best who ): for thy Lord knows, best who

have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. “have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. “

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125))

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““O Mankind! We created you all from a male and a O Mankind! We created you all from a male and a

female, and made you into nations and tribes so female, and made you into nations and tribes so

that you may know one another (that you may know one another (LITA-’AA-RA-LITA-’AA-RA-

FUUFUU). Verily the noblest of you in the sight of Allah ). Verily the noblest of you in the sight of Allah

is the most (is the most (TAQWATAQWA) God-fearing of you. Surely ) God-fearing of you. Surely

Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware.“Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware.“

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))

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””Let there be Let there be no compulsion in religionno compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear . Truth stands out clear

from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath

grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks.

And Allah hears and knows all things.” And Allah hears and knows all things.”

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

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” ” If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all

who are on earth! who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against their Wilt thou then compel mankind against their

will to believe?will to believe?””

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99))

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““O YOU who have attained to faith!O YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the cause Be helpers [in the cause

of Allah]of Allah] - even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto the - even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto the

white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's

cause?" - whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied, cause?" - whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied,

""We shall be [thy] helpers [in the cause] of AllahWe shall be [thy] helpers [in the cause] of Allah!”!”

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 14Qur’an: Saff: 61: 14))From previous topic – “From previous topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)

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““And let there be [arising] from you a nation (And let there be [arising] from you a nation (YAD-’UU-NAYAD-’UU-NA) )

inviting to [all that is] good (inviting to [all that is] good (KHAYRKHAYR), enjoining what is right ), enjoining what is right

((AMRU-BIL-MA’RUFAMRU-BIL-MA’RUF) and forbidding what is wrong () and forbidding what is wrong (NAH-NAH-

YU-’ANIL-MUNKARYU-’ANIL-MUNKAR), and those will be the successful (), and those will be the successful (MUF-MUF-

LILIHHUUNUUN).”).”

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THEN WE CONTINUED WITH THE TOPIC …

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COMPETE YOU IN THE DOING OF GOOD

THEREFORE, MUSLIMS MUST STRIVE IN THIS – ‘GOODNESS’ AS DEFINED BY ISLAM) THEREFORE, MUSLIMS MUST STRIVE IN THIS – ‘GOODNESS’ AS DEFINED BY ISLAM)

TO BECOME THE ‘KHAYRA UMMAH’ – BEST COMMUNITY. TO DO OTERWISE OR TO TO BECOME THE ‘KHAYRA UMMAH’ – BEST COMMUNITY. TO DO OTERWISE OR TO

SLACKEN MAY TANTAMOUNT TO BETRAYING THE TRUST (AMANAH) OF DA’WAH SLACKEN MAY TANTAMOUNT TO BETRAYING THE TRUST (AMANAH) OF DA’WAH

OF THIS DEEN.OF THIS DEEN.

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BEAR WITNESS - THE WITNESS –

THE WITNESSES - TESTIFY

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((SHAHADASHAHADA) - told/gave information, to witness / ) - told/gave information, to witness /

to see, to be present, give evidence/testimony, bear to see, to be present, give evidence/testimony, bear

witnesswitness

((MUSH-HADMUSH-HAD) - time or place of being present or ) - time or place of being present or

of giving or hearing evidence, meeting placeof giving or hearing evidence, meeting place

((MASH-HUDMASH-HUD) - that which is witnessed) - that which is witnessed

TRILATERALROOT

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((SHAHEEDSHAHEED) - One who tells, or gives information ) - One who tells, or gives information

of, what has witnessed, or see or behold with his eye : of, what has witnessed, or see or behold with his eye :

one who declares what he knows or believe: martyr :one who declares what he knows or believe: martyr :

TRILATERALROOT

((SHUHADAA-USHUHADAA-U) - Referring to those possessing ) - Referring to those possessing

much knowledge with respect to external thing; your much knowledge with respect to external thing; your

helpers:helpers:

((MUSHAA-HADAHMUSHAA-HADAH) - the seeing of , viewing, ) - the seeing of , viewing,

witnessing of a spectacle, apparition, vision etc :witnessing of a spectacle, apparition, vision etc :

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““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the And thus have We willed you to be a community of the

middle way (middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so

that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth

before all mankind (before all mankind (SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the ) , and the

Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“

((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))From previous topic – “From previous topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)

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““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought to ) in His cause as ye ought to

strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen

you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is

the (the (MILLATMILLAT) creed of your father Abraham. It is He Who ) creed of your father Abraham. It is He Who

has named you Muslims, both before and in this has named you Muslims, both before and in this

(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may be a ) may be a

witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind! witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind!

((SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“

((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))

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And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of

Adam - from their loins - their descendants and made Adam - from their loins - their descendants and made

them testify of themselves, [saying to them], "them testify of themselves, [saying to them], "Am I not Am I not

your Lord?your Lord?" "

They said, "They said, "Yes, we have testified Yes, we have testified ((BALA SHAHEED-NABALA SHAHEED-NA)." )."

[This] - lest you should say on the day of Resurrection, [This] - lest you should say on the day of Resurrection,

"Indeed, we were of this unaware." "Indeed, we were of this unaware."

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172))

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““Allah bears witness (Allah bears witness (SHAHIDASHAHIDA) that there is no god but He, ) that there is no god but He,

and (so do) the angels and those possessed of knowledge, and (so do) the angels and those possessed of knowledge,

((QAA-IMANQAA-IMAN) maintaining His creation with justice () maintaining His creation with justice (QISQISTwTw); );

there is no god but He (there is no god but He (LAA-ILAA-HA-IL-LAA-HULAA-ILAA-HA-IL-LAA-HU) , the Mighty, ) , the Mighty,

the Wise.the Wise.““

((Qur’an: Aali ’Imran: 3:18Qur’an: Aali ’Imran: 3:18))

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“O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm

(QAW-WAA-MINA) for Allah, witnesses in justice

(SHUHADAA-I BIL-QISTw), and do not let the hatred of a

people prevent you from being just. Be just (A’-DILU). ;

that is nearer to righteousness (TAQWA). And fear Allah;

indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.“

(Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5:8)

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“O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in

justice (QISTw), witnesses for Allah (SHUHADA-A-LILLAAH),

even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives.

Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So

follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just

(A’DILU). And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to

give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do,

Acquainted“

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:135)

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““O YOU who O YOU who have attained to faith have attained to faith ((IIMANIIMAN)! Fasting is ordained for )! Fasting is ordained for

you as it was ordained for those before you, you as it was ordained for those before you, so that you might learn so that you might learn

self-restraintself-restraint (being conscious and fear Allah - (being conscious and fear Allah - TAQWATAQWA):”):”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183))

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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““RamaRamadhdhan is the (month) in which was sent down the an is the (month) in which was sent down the

Qur'anQur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for , as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for

guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong).”guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong).”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185))

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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““ So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let

him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an

equal number of other days. ””

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185))

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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer

hardship; hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days

requiredrequired], and ], and that you extol Allah for His having guided you arightthat you extol Allah for His having guided you aright, and , and

that that you render your thanksyou render your thanks [unto Him] – [unto Him] – TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR)TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR).”.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185))

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” ”So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month” - So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month” - (Sahih International)(Sahih International)

“ “So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month ” So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month ”

(Abdullah Yusuf Ali)(Abdullah Yusuf Ali)

““Therefore from now on whoever witnesses it (the month)” – Therefore from now on whoever witnesses it (the month)” – (Maududi)(Maududi)

““Hence whoever lives to see this month” Hence whoever lives to see this month” – – (Muhammad Asad)(Muhammad Asad)

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MUSLIMS AS ‘WITNESSES’ OF RAMADHAN

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““... one sign of Truth in a ... one sign of Truth in a DivineDivine teaching teaching

is in its remaining ever unchanging is in its remaining ever unchanging

and has universal appeal... “and has universal appeal... “

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Amongst the sign of a religion with Amongst the sign of a religion with DivineDivine guidance is when its guidance is when its

teachings are able to remain unchanging as it was originally teachings are able to remain unchanging as it was originally

instituted and are still being adhered to, in spite of changing instituted and are still being adhered to, in spite of changing

times and circumstancestimes and circumstances

For Islam, For Islam, RamaRamadhdhanan highlights one of these – i.e. highlights one of these – i.e. FASTINGFASTING, in , in

fact it was meant to re-affirm and re-establish the practices of fact it was meant to re-affirm and re-establish the practices of

earlier Prophets tooearlier Prophets too

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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Fasting is O YOU who have attained to faith! Fasting is

ordained for you as it was ordained for those ordained for you as it was ordained for those

before you, so that you might remain conscious of before you, so that you might remain conscious of

Allah (Allah (TAQWATAQWA):”):”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183))

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This phenomena of whole community (not mere individuals), This phenomena of whole community (not mere individuals),

observing (what to modern men) a ‘harsh’ life-style of ‘starving’ observing (what to modern men) a ‘harsh’ life-style of ‘starving’

amidst abundance of food – is rather a perplexing spectacle. “amidst abundance of food – is rather a perplexing spectacle. “It’s It’s

amazing! But why do they do it?amazing! But why do they do it?” is a common remark and query” is a common remark and query

Muslims do it not for dieting, nor for health nor for any man-Muslims do it not for dieting, nor for health nor for any man-

made reason. The unanimous reply when asked would be that it made reason. The unanimous reply when asked would be that it

is but “is but “a Divine commanda Divine command.” .”

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Despite secular anthropologist’s contention that all religion are Despite secular anthropologist’s contention that all religion are

man-made – Muslims would adamantly reject this preposterous man-made – Muslims would adamantly reject this preposterous

suggestion regarding suggestion regarding Al-IslamAl-Islam – in the most effective and – in the most effective and

practical way by becoming ever more religious.practical way by becoming ever more religious.

Observers are indeed baffled at this phenomena, in spite of Observers are indeed baffled at this phenomena, in spite of

negative media reports and negative media reports and IslamaphobiaIslamaphobia raging globally, more raging globally, more

so after “911”.so after “911”.

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For Muslims, this in fact has everything to do with For Muslims, this in fact has everything to do with

DivineDivine intervention. Allah s.w.t. asserts: intervention. Allah s.w.t. asserts:

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““They want to extinguish Allah's [guiding] light They want to extinguish Allah's [guiding] light

with their utterances: but Allah will not allow with their utterances: but Allah will not allow

[this to pass], for He has willed to spread His [this to pass], for He has willed to spread His

light in all its fullness, however hateful this may light in all its fullness, however hateful this may

be to all who deny the truth.”be to all who deny the truth.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 32Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 32))

For Muslims, this in fact has everything to do with For Muslims, this in fact has everything to do with

DivineDivine intervention. Allah s.w.t. asserts: intervention. Allah s.w.t. asserts:

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For Muslims, this in fact has everything to do with For Muslims, this in fact has everything to do with

DivineDivine intervention. Allah s.w.t. asserts: intervention. Allah s.w.t. asserts:

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““He it is who has sent forth His Apostle with the He it is who has sent forth His Apostle with the

[task of spreading] guidance and the religion of [task of spreading] guidance and the religion of

truth, to the end that He make it prevail over truth, to the end that He make it prevail over

every [false] religion; and none can bear witness every [false] religion; and none can bear witness

[to the truth] as God does.”[to the truth] as God does.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))

For Muslims, this in fact has everything to do with For Muslims, this in fact has everything to do with

DivineDivine intervention. Allah s.w.t. asserts: intervention. Allah s.w.t. asserts:

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““... only a ... only a DivineDivine force is capable of force is capable of

mobilizing the faithful hearts ... “mobilizing the faithful hearts ... “

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Mankind has never been able to promote a campaign of global Mankind has never been able to promote a campaign of global

magnitude prior to the availability of communication magnitude prior to the availability of communication

technology. technology.

Yet, Yet, RamaRamadhdhanan for Muslims, everywhere even in remote places, for Muslims, everywhere even in remote places,

marks the time for a one-month long campaign of daily fasting, marks the time for a one-month long campaign of daily fasting,

of increase charity, of upgrading devotions, of self-restrain, etc. of increase charity, of upgrading devotions, of self-restrain, etc.

And it would be ushered, in synchrony, without fail as it has And it would be ushered, in synchrony, without fail as it has

been observed since over 1400 years ago. And, without the been observed since over 1400 years ago. And, without the

advantage of modern technology.advantage of modern technology.

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What manner of organizing is capable of such feat? When What manner of organizing is capable of such feat? When

people marvel at the ability for organizing campaign, spending people marvel at the ability for organizing campaign, spending

vast sums of money and resource to promote, such as “vast sums of money and resource to promote, such as “Saving Saving

GaiaGaia”, “”, “World Aids dayWorld Aids day” etc. but with minimal success.” etc. but with minimal success.

Yet when Yet when RamaRamadhdhanan comes, the observance and support; the comes, the observance and support; the

righteous acts which it promotes; never cease to fail - yet righteous acts which it promotes; never cease to fail - yet

without the need for fanfare and costly campaigning – only without the need for fanfare and costly campaigning – only

relying upon the faithful relying upon the faithful Muslims’ attachment to Muslims’ attachment to the Divinethe Divine..

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And when any campaign ultimately would highlight its And when any campaign ultimately would highlight its

organizer, thus fororganizer, thus for RamaRamadhdhanan it all points to the it all points to the DivineDivine,, AllahAllah – –

there is no other divinity save there is no other divinity save AllahAllah Who alone is god. And Who alone is god. And

those who believe in Him would manifest unity in purpose, those who believe in Him would manifest unity in purpose,

brotherhood and worship / servitude. And those who brotherhood and worship / servitude. And those who

acknowledge Him would strive towards being conscious of His acknowledge Him would strive towards being conscious of His

Presence, by restraining their desire and passion- except to Presence, by restraining their desire and passion- except to

submit fully to submit fully to His Divine Will His Divine Will (in Islam). This would be the (in Islam). This would be the

unwritten slogan for other nations to see in this month of unwritten slogan for other nations to see in this month of

““RamaRamadhdhanan””

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And the Muslims are And the Muslims are DivinelyDivinely inspired and guided with: inspired and guided with:

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And the Muslims are And the Muslims are DivinelyDivinely inspired and guided with: inspired and guided with:

“ “ .. and be not like those who are oblivious of Allah, and .. and be not like those who are oblivious of Allah, and

whom He therefore causes to be oblivious of [what is good whom He therefore causes to be oblivious of [what is good

for] their own selves: [for] it is they, they who are truly for] their own selves: [for] it is they, they who are truly

depraved! Not equal are those who are destined for the fire depraved! Not equal are those who are destined for the fire

and those who are destined for paradise: those who are and those who are destined for paradise: those who are

destined for paradise - it is they, they [alone] who shall destined for paradise - it is they, they [alone] who shall

triumph [on Judgment Day]!”triumph [on Judgment Day]!”

((Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 19-20Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 19-20))

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“ “ ... Muslims are still the most worshipful and ... Muslims are still the most worshipful and

faithful community in our time whereas faithful community in our time whereas

doubts of the doubts of the Divine Divine infect hearts of most of infect hearts of most of

the people of the other faiths ...”the people of the other faiths ...”

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Muslims may not realize it, but one of the admiration shown by Muslims may not realize it, but one of the admiration shown by

non-Muslims towards the Islamic community is that they see non-Muslims towards the Islamic community is that they see

Muslims, generally (even amongst ordinary ‘lay’ people) to Muslims, generally (even amongst ordinary ‘lay’ people) to

manifest great religiosity and devotion in their everyday life, as manifest great religiosity and devotion in their everyday life, as

compared to those of other faithscompared to those of other faiths

For others, to worship one day in a week would already be For others, to worship one day in a week would already be

regarded as religious – whereas for all Muslims, 5 times daily !regarded as religious – whereas for all Muslims, 5 times daily !

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And the manner of Muslim worship (And the manner of Muslim worship (SwolahSwolah), is simply ), is simply

astonishing to non-Muslims – especially when they observe astonishing to non-Muslims – especially when they observe

Muslims engaging in congregational prayers.Muslims engaging in congregational prayers.

In In RamaRamadhdhanan, this symbol (spectacle) of connecting to the , this symbol (spectacle) of connecting to the DivineDivine,,

is replicated every night wherever there are Muslims, not just in is replicated every night wherever there are Muslims, not just in

mosques but even void-decks, community halls and open spaces. mosques but even void-decks, community halls and open spaces.

It is even telecasted via TV and satellite.It is even telecasted via TV and satellite.

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In a secular, materialist, irreligious age, the Muslims certainly In a secular, materialist, irreligious age, the Muslims certainly

stand out – especially in stand out – especially in RamaRamadhdhanan - as the most conspicuous - as the most conspicuous

group of people to express, collectively and in a most spectacular group of people to express, collectively and in a most spectacular

way, the existence and their reliance and devotion to the way, the existence and their reliance and devotion to the DivineDivine..

During the day they fasted, and its nights their devotional worship During the day they fasted, and its nights their devotional worship

would evoke imagery of ‘monastic life-style’, but yet Islam forbid would evoke imagery of ‘monastic life-style’, but yet Islam forbid

Muslims to become monks or nuns.Muslims to become monks or nuns.

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And although there are religious people in other faiths too, yet And although there are religious people in other faiths too, yet

these would only consist of the exceptional minority – their these would only consist of the exceptional minority – their

clerics, priests, monks, nuns or leaders, whereas for the Muslims clerics, priests, monks, nuns or leaders, whereas for the Muslims

this (worshiping 5 times daily) and Ramadhan fasting, is the rule this (worshiping 5 times daily) and Ramadhan fasting, is the rule

to the general majority, not an exception.to the general majority, not an exception.

Those who are discerning would have to admit to some Those who are discerning would have to admit to some Divine Divine

handiworkhandiwork in all these – for no other reason can reasonably in all these – for no other reason can reasonably

explain. explain.

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Allah s.w.t. alludes to this:Allah s.w.t. alludes to this:

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Allah s.w.t. alludes to this:Allah s.w.t. alludes to this:

MUHAMMAD is Allah’s Messenger; and those who are MUHAMMAD is Allah’s Messenger; and those who are

[truly] with him are firm and unyielding towards all deniers [truly] with him are firm and unyielding towards all deniers

of the truth, [yet] full of mercy towards one another. Thou of the truth, [yet] full of mercy towards one another. Thou

canst see them bowing down, pros trating themselves [in canst see them bowing down, pros trating themselves [in

prayer], seeking favour with Allah and [His] goodly prayer], seeking favour with Allah and [His] goodly

acceptance: their marks are on their faces, traced by acceptance: their marks are on their faces, traced by

prostration … ”prostration … ”

((Qur’an: Fath : 48: 29Qur’an: Fath : 48: 29))

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Allah s.w.t. alludes to this:Allah s.w.t. alludes to this:

“ … “ … This is their parable in the Torah as well as their parable in the This is their parable in the Torah as well as their parable in the

Gospel: [they are] like a seed that brings forth its shoot, and then Gospel: [they are] like a seed that brings forth its shoot, and then

He strengthens it, so that it grows stout, and [in the end] stands He strengthens it, so that it grows stout, and [in the end] stands

firm upon its stem, delighting the sowers [Thus will Allah cause firm upon its stem, delighting the sowers [Thus will Allah cause

the believers to grow in strength,] so that through them He might the believers to grow in strength,] so that through them He might

confound the deniers of the truth. [But] unto such of them as may confound the deniers of the truth. [But] unto such of them as may

[yet] attain to faith and do righteous deeds, Allah has promised [yet] attain to faith and do righteous deeds, Allah has promised

forgiveness and a reward supreme.”forgiveness and a reward supreme.”

((Qur’an: Fath : 48: 29Qur’an: Fath : 48: 29))

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“ “ ... Muslims’ attachment to the ... Muslims’ attachment to the DivineDivine makes makes

them able to be detached from the effect of them able to be detached from the effect of

the materialistic world, yet not forsaking the materialistic world, yet not forsaking

the goodness in it ... “the goodness in it ... “

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A true Muslim will always remember that A true Muslim will always remember that ““we are from Allah, we are from Allah,

and unto Allah we shall be made to return toand unto Allah we shall be made to return to.” .” We all belong to We all belong to

the Divinethe Divine..

Thus he may be Thus he may be ““in this worldin this world” ” but he would certainly know that but he would certainly know that

““he is not of this worldhe is not of this world.”.”

Others may not be significantly aware of this until they interact Others may not be significantly aware of this until they interact

with them in with them in RamaRamadhdhanan. .

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A Muslim observing the fast would exude an extra-ordinary but A Muslim observing the fast would exude an extra-ordinary but

a conscious detachment to worldly needs and physical desire.a conscious detachment to worldly needs and physical desire.

Certainly he is undergoing a “great battle” within himself, for to Certainly he is undergoing a “great battle” within himself, for to

be “be “MuslimMuslim“ is to to “ is to to “subdue our will and desire and submit it to “subdue our will and desire and submit it to

the Divine Will”. the Divine Will”. A common feat for Muslims.A common feat for Muslims.

So, understand this O people who can reflect !So, understand this O people who can reflect !

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“ “ ... though some of the ways of Muslims seem ... though some of the ways of Muslims seem

strange today, but it does resemble strange today, but it does resemble

practices of such past personalities underpractices of such past personalities under

DivineDivine guidance (Prophets) ... Abraham, guidance (Prophets) ... Abraham,

Moses, Jesus ....”Moses, Jesus ....”

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Muslims are told that fasting is not something new, but Muslims are told that fasting is not something new, but

was ordained also in the past:was ordained also in the past:

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Muslims are told that fasting is not something new, but Muslims are told that fasting is not something new, but

was ordained also in the past:was ordained also in the past:

““O YOU who have attained to faith! Fasting is O YOU who have attained to faith! Fasting is

ordained for you as it was ordained for those ordained for you as it was ordained for those

before you, so that you might remain before you, so that you might remain

conscious of Allah (conscious of Allah (TAQWATAQWA):”):”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183))

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“ “Go, gather all the Jews to be found Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and neither eat nor drink for behalf, and neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day ...” three days, night or day ...”

((O.T. Esther:4:16O.T. Esther:4:16))

“ “And they said to him (Jesus): “The And they said to him (Jesus): “The disciples of John fast often and offer disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees ...” the Pharisees ...”

((N.T. Gospel of Luke: 5: 33N.T. Gospel of Luke: 5: 33))

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Although fasting is acknowledged in other scriptures, yet Although fasting is acknowledged in other scriptures, yet

it has been almost forgotten - relegated as a rare practice it has been almost forgotten - relegated as a rare practice

only amongst very few of their religious elites – as an only amongst very few of their religious elites – as an

exception rather than as a rule.exception rather than as a rule.

Through the Muslims in Through the Muslims in RamaRamadhdhanan, one cannot but notice , one cannot but notice

this practice – perhaps surprised as it seem strange, or this practice – perhaps surprised as it seem strange, or

react with cynicism, or some may be react with awe.react with cynicism, or some may be react with awe.

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Muslims, in Muslims, in RamaRamadhdhanan are re-asserting this practice of are re-asserting this practice of

past sages, Prophets and indeed demonstrate, that even past sages, Prophets and indeed demonstrate, that even

ordinary laity amongst the people even can emulate them ordinary laity amongst the people even can emulate them

in this righteousness. More so in today’s Secular and in this righteousness. More so in today’s Secular and

irreligious era, Muslims as a community, are reminding irreligious era, Muslims as a community, are reminding

those with similar traditions, to re-assume a worthy those with similar traditions, to re-assume a worthy

practice in devotion to the practice in devotion to the DivineDivine through self-restrain. through self-restrain.

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This also re-iterate that the message brought by Last This also re-iterate that the message brought by Last

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is not something new, but Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is not something new, but

only as culmination of what had already been brought by only as culmination of what had already been brought by

previous Prophets from Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses previous Prophets from Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses

and Jesus (may Peace & blessings be upon all of them). i.e. and Jesus (may Peace & blessings be upon all of them). i.e.

The message of Pure Monotheism – The message of Pure Monotheism – TAUTAUHHEEDEED – –

““Attestation to the Absolute Attestation to the Absolute Oneness of the DivineOneness of the Divine”.”.

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“ “ ... Do good to others, as Allah (the ... Do good to others, as Allah (the One True DivineOne True Divine) )

has been good to you; and seek not to create has been good to you; and seek not to create

mischief on this earth, for Allah loves not the wrong-mischief on this earth, for Allah loves not the wrong-

doer.” doer.”

((Qur’an: Qasas: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 77))

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Muslims are taught to express gratitude towards Allah s.w.t. by Muslims are taught to express gratitude towards Allah s.w.t. by

fulfilling the needs of others, for the sake of love for Allah s.w.t.fulfilling the needs of others, for the sake of love for Allah s.w.t.

Prophet Muhammad said:Prophet Muhammad said: “The best of mankind are those who “The best of mankind are those who

benefits others”benefits others”

Thus, amongst the lessons learnt by Muslim in fasting is to Thus, amongst the lessons learnt by Muslim in fasting is to

experience the suffering of the poor and needy – to develop experience the suffering of the poor and needy – to develop

empathy.empathy.

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Appreciation of Allah’s favour must be reciprocated through Appreciation of Allah’s favour must be reciprocated through

helping others. Thus, in helping others. Thus, in RamaRamadhdhanan, the spirit of sharing, , the spirit of sharing,

neighbourliness, of strengthening bonds of kinship, of giving to neighbourliness, of strengthening bonds of kinship, of giving to

those in need and charity of all kinds, etc. are much enhanced.those in need and charity of all kinds, etc. are much enhanced.

Especially in providing the simple basic needs which many have Especially in providing the simple basic needs which many have

taken for granted, like sharing a meal.taken for granted, like sharing a meal.

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Islam emphasise that devotion to Allah, must also include being Islam emphasise that devotion to Allah, must also include being

good to His creations.good to His creations.

Muslims are taught to strive towards being people of Muslims are taught to strive towards being people of

Righteousness.Righteousness.

But what is “But what is “Righteousness (AL-BIRRRighteousness (AL-BIRR”?”?

In the Qur’an, Allah s.w.t. elaborates and teaches the Muslims:In the Qur’an, Allah s.w.t. elaborates and teaches the Muslims:

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““True piety does not consist in turning your faces towards True piety does not consist in turning your faces towards

the east or the west - but truly pious is he who believes in the east or the west - but truly pious is he who believes in

Allah, and the Last Day; and the angels, and revelation, and Allah, and the Last Day; and the angels, and revelation, and

the prophets; and spends his substance - however much he the prophets; and spends his substance - however much he

himself may cherish - it - upon his near of kin, and the himself may cherish - it - upon his near of kin, and the

orphans, and the needy, and the wayfarer, and the beggars, orphans, and the needy, and the wayfarer, and the beggars,

and for the freeing of human beings from bondage;.. .”and for the freeing of human beings from bondage;.. .”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177))

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“… “… and is constant in prayer, and renders the purifying and is constant in prayer, and renders the purifying

dues; and [truly pious are] they who keep their dues; and [truly pious are] they who keep their

promises whenever they promise, and are patient in promises whenever they promise, and are patient in

misfortune and hardship and in time of peril: it is they misfortune and hardship and in time of peril: it is they

that have proved themselves true, and it is they, they that have proved themselves true, and it is they, they

who are conscious of Allah.”who are conscious of Allah.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177))

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“… “… and is constant in prayer, and renders the purifying and is constant in prayer, and renders the purifying

dues; and [truly pious are] they who keep their dues; and [truly pious are] they who keep their

promises whenever they promise, and are patient in promises whenever they promise, and are patient in

misfortune and hardship and in time of peril: it is they misfortune and hardship and in time of peril: it is they

that have proved themselves true, and it is they, they that have proved themselves true, and it is they, they

who are conscious of Allah.”who are conscious of Allah.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177))

RAMARAMADHDHAN – MONTH OF TESTAN – MONTH OF TESTTHESE QUALITIES ARE BEING INCULCATED THESE QUALITIES ARE BEING INCULCATED

THROUGHOUT THIS MONTH OF RAMATHROUGHOUT THIS MONTH OF RAMADHDHAN -AN -TO TEACH EVERY MUSLIM THAT - WITH ALLAH’S TO TEACH EVERY MUSLIM THAT - WITH ALLAH’S

GUIDANCE, THIS CAN BE THEIR STANDARD OF LIFE GUIDANCE, THIS CAN BE THEIR STANDARD OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE YEAR – UNTIL THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE YEAR – UNTIL

ANOTHER RAMAANOTHER RAMADHDHAN COMES.AN COMES.

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“This Qur’an is not such as can be produced by other than

Allah. On the contrary it is a confirmation of revelations

that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book

wherein there is no doubt - from the (Divine) Lord of the

Universe”

(Surah Yunus : 10: 37)

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““It was the month of It was the month of RamaRamadhdhan in which the Qur'an was an in which the Qur'an was

[first] bestowed from on high [first] bestowed from on high as a guidance unto man and a as a guidance unto man and a

self-evident proof of that guidance, and as the standard by self-evident proof of that guidance, and as the standard by

which to discern the true from the false.”which to discern the true from the false.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185))

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The Qur’an – being that living The Qur’an – being that living proof of Prophet Muhammad’s proof of Prophet Muhammad’s

claim to be the Messenger of Allah – claim to be the Messenger of Allah – as the outstanding miracle as the outstanding miracle

of the of the DivineDivine authorship cannot be ignored. Miraculously, it is authorship cannot be ignored. Miraculously, it is

still available untampered. Its original recitation, preserved still available untampered. Its original recitation, preserved

through unbroken chain of reciters (through unbroken chain of reciters (MUQRI’ - HUFFAZMUQRI’ - HUFFAZ). In fact, ). In fact,

the Muslim regard the whole of it to be literally the “the Muslim regard the whole of it to be literally the “Words” Words” ofof

AllahAllah the one and only the one and only Divine BeingDivine Being, Creator and Sustainer of all , Creator and Sustainer of all

the worlds.the worlds.

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Though others may not as yet believe this claim, yet Muslims not Though others may not as yet believe this claim, yet Muslims not

only assert this, but manifest their conviction concerning its only assert this, but manifest their conviction concerning its

DivineDivine source with a genuine display of attitude, adoration, source with a genuine display of attitude, adoration,

reliance and reverence towards it and its teachings.reliance and reverence towards it and its teachings.

It is up to others, who sincerely seek after the Truth to It is up to others, who sincerely seek after the Truth to

investigate for themselves. To find out – why do more than 1.5 investigate for themselves. To find out – why do more than 1.5

billion Muslims (currently) so dead-certain, nay are unanimously billion Muslims (currently) so dead-certain, nay are unanimously

in agreement, regarding this one Book ? If not, only to satisfy this in agreement, regarding this one Book ? If not, only to satisfy this

curiosity.curiosity.

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And it is in this month of And it is in this month of RamaRamadhdhanan that the Muslims’ pre- that the Muslims’ pre-

occupation with the Qur’an becomes conspicuously evident, occupation with the Qur’an becomes conspicuously evident,

unlike any other months.unlike any other months.

Special honour, respect and reverential attention are given for its Special honour, respect and reverential attention are given for its

recitation; to its reciters and memorizers, and to the assemblies recitation; to its reciters and memorizers, and to the assemblies

where its teachings are expounded. The amazing spectacle is where its teachings are expounded. The amazing spectacle is

that there is only one Al-Qur’an – undisputed and unanimously that there is only one Al-Qur’an – undisputed and unanimously

agreed- which add to its agreed- which add to its DivineDivine claim. claim.

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Its angelic recitations are even celebrated, when additional night Its angelic recitations are even celebrated, when additional night

prayers in some mosques would entail commitment to complete prayers in some mosques would entail commitment to complete

reciting the whole of the Qur’an in this month – whether it be reciting the whole of the Qur’an in this month – whether it be

“TaraweeH” “TaraweeH” or or “Taddarus.”“Taddarus.”

With satellite technology, the special prayer from the Grand With satellite technology, the special prayer from the Grand

mosque in mosque in MakkahMakkah, where the, where the Imam Imam recites from memory one recites from memory one

**juzujuzu’’ of the of the Divine Qur’an Divine Qur’an each night, would be beamed each night, would be beamed

worldwide.worldwide.

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* * Juzu’ Juzu’ - “one-thirtieth of the whole Qur’an”- “one-thirtieth of the whole Qur’an”

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The night in which the Qur’an was revealed (which some believe The night in which the Qur’an was revealed (which some believe

may also be) the Night of power or Decree (may also be) the Night of power or Decree (Layla-tul-QadrLayla-tul-Qadr), is ), is

much awaited in one of the nights of much awaited in one of the nights of RamaRamadhdhanan – indeed a – indeed a

special additional value to this month diligently waited by special additional value to this month diligently waited by

Muslims because Allah says:Muslims because Allah says:

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“ “We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the night We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the night

of Power(Decree): And what will explain to thee of Power(Decree): And what will explain to thee

what the Night of Power(Decree) is? The Night of what the Night of Power(Decree) is? The Night of

Power(Decree) is Power(Decree) is better than a thousand Months. better than a thousand Months.

Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by

Allah's permission, on every errand: Peace!... This Allah's permission, on every errand: Peace!... This

until the rise of Morn! until the rise of Morn!

((Qur’an: al-Qadr: 97: 1-5Qur’an: al-Qadr: 97: 1-5))

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““Will they not, then, try to understand this Qur’an? Will they not, then, try to understand this Qur’an?

Had it issued from any but Allah, they would surely Had it issued from any but Allah, they would surely

have found in it many an inner contradiction!”have found in it many an inner contradiction!”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 28Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 28))

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” ” ...to complete the prescribed period (of Fasting), ...to complete the prescribed period (of Fasting),

and to and to glorifyglorify Him ( Him (the One and only true the One and only true

DivineDivine) in that He has guided you ....”) in that He has guided you ....”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))

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Muslims regard their striving in every act of devotion in Muslims regard their striving in every act of devotion in

RamaRamadhdhanan merely as a test of their Faith to the merely as a test of their Faith to the DivineDivine..

They are taught to be sincere by eradicating any self-conceit They are taught to be sincere by eradicating any self-conceit

attached to their devotions. They are much aware of their attached to their devotions. They are much aware of their

shortcomings and race to gain the Mercy and forgiveness from shortcomings and race to gain the Mercy and forgiveness from

Allah s.w.t. especially in this month.Allah s.w.t. especially in this month.

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Thus their accomplishment of Thus their accomplishment of RamaRamadhdhanan fasting would be fasting would be

measured by the degree of their being grateful to Allah s.w.t. – measured by the degree of their being grateful to Allah s.w.t. –

to be expressed by the Glorification of Allah (as the to be expressed by the Glorification of Allah (as the OneOne Divine Divine

Being Being without any partner).without any partner).

The chanting of this Glorification (The chanting of this Glorification (TakbirTakbir) is the capping finale ) is the capping finale

followed by open-mass prayer in the morning of followed by open-mass prayer in the morning of EID-UL-FITRIEID-UL-FITRI..

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This brief elucidation is not exhaustive ...... This brief elucidation is not exhaustive ......

hoping only to highlight some of the hoping only to highlight some of the

meanings which can be discerned from meanings which can be discerned from

RamaRamadhdhanan – –

“as a spectacle of the Divine.”“as a spectacle of the Divine.”

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And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your

work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be

brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open:

then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105))

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““(Say our life takes its) colour from Allah; and who could give a (Say our life takes its) colour from Allah; and who could give a

better colour (to life) than Allah? and it is He (Alone) Whom we better colour (to life) than Allah? and it is He (Alone) Whom we

worship. Say: Will ye dispute with us about Allah, seeing that He worship. Say: Will ye dispute with us about Allah, seeing that He

is our Lord and your Lord; that we are responsible for our doings is our Lord and your Lord; that we are responsible for our doings

and ye for yours; and that we are sincere (in our faith) in Him?”and ye for yours; and that we are sincere (in our faith) in Him?”

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May Allah grant us all, and all our beloved family and May Allah grant us all, and all our beloved family and

companions, the success (companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance ) and the Guidance

((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and ) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and

Mercy (Mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

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