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““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 7 e – (continuation)LESSON # 7 e – (continuation)
“BUILDING YOUR SUBMISSION TO ALLAH UPON FIVE ASPECTS”
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
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From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:
“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;
take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””
Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah
such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves
and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and
punishmentpunishment..””
TAQWATAQWA
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In summary, In summary, TAQWATAQWA is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t. is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t.
with:with:
[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS
[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING
[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE
[4] AWE[4] AWE
[5] HOPE [5] HOPE
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a
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““AND SOAND SO, set thy face steadfastly , set thy face steadfastly towards the [one ever-true] faith, towards the [one ever-true] faith,
turning away from all that is falseturning away from all that is false, in accordance with the natural , in accordance with the natural
disposition (disposition (FITRAHFITRAH) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] ) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] not to not to
allow any change to corrupt allow any change to corrupt what Allah has thus created what Allah has thus created this is the this is the
[purpose of the one] ever-true faith[purpose of the one] ever-true faith; but most people know it not.”; but most people know it not.”
((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))
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““But unto him who shall have But unto him who shall have stood in fear of his Sustainer's stood in fear of his Sustainer's
Presence,Presence, and and held back held back his inner self (his inner self (NAFSNAFS) from base desires ) from base desires
((HAWAHAWA), paradise will truly be the goal!”), paradise will truly be the goal!”
((Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41))
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““And so those who were And so those who were given knowledge given knowledge may may knowknow that it is that it is
the truth from your Lord and [therefore] the truth from your Lord and [therefore] believe believe in it, and their in it, and their
hearts (hearts (QULUBUHUMQULUBUHUM) ) humbly submit humbly submit to it. And indeed is Allah to it. And indeed is Allah
the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54))
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –
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““O you who have attained to faith! O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the Respond to the
call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls
you unto that which will give you lifeyou unto that which will give you life; and know that ; and know that
Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of] Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of]
his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)PREVIOUS LESSON
““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “
((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)
““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim”to become truly a Muslim”
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! What is amiss with What is amiss with
you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and
strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth? strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth?
Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of] Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of]
this this worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to
come? come? But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a
paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38))
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“Every soul is bound to taste death (MAWT) : but only on
the Day of Resurrection (YAUM-AL-QIYAA-MAH) will you
be requited in full [for whatever you have done] -
whereupon he that shall be drawn away from the fire
(AN-NAAR) and brought into paradise (AL-JANNAH) will
indeed have gained a triumph (FAAZ): for the life of this
world (HAYAA-TID-DUNYA) is nothing but an enjoyment
of self-delusion (GHURUR).”
(Qur’an: ‘Aali ‘Imran: 4: 185)
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“O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that
will save you from a painful punishment? [It is that] you (TU’-
MINUU) believe in Allah and His Messenger and (TU-JAA-HIDUU)
strive in the cause of Allah (SABEELILLAAH) with your wealth
(AMWAA-LIKUM) and your lives (ANFUSIKUM). That is best for you,
if you should know. He will forgive for you your sins and admit you
to gardens beneath which rivers flow and pleasant dwellings in
gardens of perpetual residence. That is the great attainment
(FAUZUL-’AZEEM).”
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PREVIOUS LESSON
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““Be not deceived Be not deceived by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers
throughout the land: throughout the land: [It is but] a small enjoyment[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final] ; then their [final]
refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197))
PREVIOUS LESSON
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“On the other hand, for those who (are conscious and) fear their
Lord, are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath: therein are they to
dwell (for ever) a gift,― from the presence of Allah; and that which is
in the presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198))PREVIOUS LESSON
““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “
((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)
““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim – to become truly a Muslim – to attain the True Successto attain the True Success””
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
““O you who have attained to faith! (O you who have attained to faith! (UD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FAUD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FA) )
Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's
footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
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““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”
"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)
for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going going
to live foreverto live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your , and strive (also to prepare) for your
Hereafter, as though you are Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrowgoing to die tomorrow.” .”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))
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TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 7 d – TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 7 d –
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”Abstain from avarice (extreme greediness), for those who had
been before you were annihilated due to avarice (extreme
greediness). It (avarice) commanded them to show niggardliness
(miserliness); it commanded them to cut off their relationship with
their nearest relatives, so they cut off (relationship). It commanded
them to be reckless, so they act recklessly”.
(Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)
AFFIRMING IT AS TRUTH
DENYING OR REJECTING IT
“Doing good for
Allah’s sake
will be rewarded
with eternal
Goodness by Him”
THE BELIEF
BIL-BIL-HHUSNAAUSNAA
BIL-BIL-HHUSNAAUSNAA
SWOD-DAQA
KADZ-DZABA
HUSNA
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TWO TYPES OF PEOPLE
OR
Thus the usual English translation for SWODAQAH as “charity” is not accurate as it also include all forms of goodness whether it be obligatory or non-obligatory; and extensively covers all forms of kindness not merely of material help but that even sharing a ‘smile to others’ can be SWODAQAH.
He said: “Verily, He said: “Verily, your wealth is only what you have spent your wealth is only what you have spent (for (for
your needs, or given away in charity or as gifts), what remains your needs, or given away in charity or as gifts), what remains
with you is (actually held by you) to be inherited by others.”with you is (actually held by you) to be inherited by others.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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REFLECT WELL
REFLECT WELL
FA-IN-NA – MAA-LA-HU – MAA – QAD-DAMA WA - MAA-LA – WAA – RI-THI-HI – MAA – AKH-KHARA
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““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”
Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
Extracted from:
TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 7 e – TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 7 e –
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FIVE PRINCIPLES IN OUR APPROACH IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR DEEN
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
““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
“[Fasting for] a limited number of days.
So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] -
then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And
upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a
ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day].
And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to
fast is best for you, if you only knew.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)
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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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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go
to your wives [for sexual relations]. They are clothing for you and you
are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves,
so He accepted your repentance and forgave you...”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 187)
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“ “ So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has
decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn
becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]....”becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]....”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 187Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 187))
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“ “ Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not
have relations with them as long as you are staying for have relations with them as long as you are staying for
worship in the mosques (worship in the mosques (I’-TIKAF-FIL-MASAJIDI’-TIKAF-FIL-MASAJID). These ). These
are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them. are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them.
Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the
people that they may become righteous (people that they may become righteous (YAT-TA-YAT-TA-
QUUNQUUN)”)”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 187Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 187))
““That which is That which is HALALHALAL - lawful - is clear (plain) and that - lawful - is clear (plain) and that
which is which is HARAMHARAM – unlawful - is clear (plain), and – unlawful - is clear (plain), and
between these two are between these two are MUTASHABIHATMUTASHABIHAT - doubtful - doubtful
matters-, about which many people do not know…..”matters-, about which many people do not know…..”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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“… “… Whoever avoids doubtful matters safeguards himself in regard to Whoever avoids doubtful matters safeguards himself in regard to
his religion and his honour,his religion and his honour, whereas he who falls into doubtful whereas he who falls into doubtful
matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd who matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd who
pastures his herd around a sanctuary for them to graze …”pastures his herd around a sanctuary for them to graze …”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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“… “… Verily every king has a sanctuary, and verily the sanctuary of Allah is His Verily every king has a sanctuary, and verily the sanctuary of Allah is His
prohibitions (prohibitions (MUHARAMATMUHARAMAT) . Verily, in the body is a morsel of flesh, if it is ) . Verily, in the body is a morsel of flesh, if it is
good (wholesome) then the whole body is well (whole), but if it is spoilt good (wholesome) then the whole body is well (whole), but if it is spoilt
(diseased) then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart ((diseased) then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart (QOLBUQOLBU)”)”
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““The person most severely punished on the Day of Judgement The person most severely punished on the Day of Judgement
will be he who was looked upon by people (while in this world) will be he who was looked upon by people (while in this world)
as being good, whereas (in reality) he has no such goodness.”as being good, whereas (in reality) he has no such goodness.”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqiHadith reported by Baihaqi))
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
Say, [O Muhammad], "Shall we [believers] inform you of the greatest Say, [O Muhammad], "Shall we [believers] inform you of the greatest
losers as to [their] deeds? [They are] losers as to [their] deeds? [They are] those whose effort is lost in those whose effort is lost in
worldly life, while they think that they are doing well in woworldly life, while they think that they are doing well in worrkk.”.”
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 103-104)Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 103-104)
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
Those are the ones Those are the ones who disbelieve (KAFARU) in the verses (AA-YAAT) of their who disbelieve (KAFARU) in the verses (AA-YAAT) of their
Lord Lord and and in [their] meeting Him (LI-QAA-IHI)in [their] meeting Him (LI-QAA-IHI), so , so their deeds have become their deeds have become
worthless; worthless; and We will not assign to them on the Day of Resurrection any and We will not assign to them on the Day of Resurrection any
importance.importance.
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 105)Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 105)
SINCERITYSINCERITY
OSTENTATIONSOSTENTATIONS
BRAGGINGBRAGGING
HYPOCRISYHYPOCRISY
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APART FROM AVOIDING MAJOR ‘SHIRK’ IN MATTERS OF OUR AQEEDAH
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice
ILAA-HI – ANTA – MAQ-ILAA-HI – ANTA – MAQ-SWSWUU-DI – WA - RI-UU-DI – WA - RI-DWDWAA-KA – MAAA-KA – MATWTW-LUU-BI-LUU-BI
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””O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was
prescribed to those before you prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn) self-that ye may (learn) self-
restraint restraint (with (with TAQWATAQWA – consciousness and reverential – consciousness and reverential
fear of transgression).―”fear of transgression).―”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))
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“Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire?
Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that
most of them hear or reason? They are not except like
livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way.”
(Qur’an:Furqan: 25: 43-44)
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“Then We put you, [O Muhammad], on an ordained way concerning the
matter [of religion – SHARI’AH]; so follow it and do not follow the (AHWA)
inclinations of those who do not know. Indeed, they will never avail you
against Allah at all. And indeed, the wrongdoers are allies of one another;
but Allah is the protector of the righteous.”
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“AND SO, set thy face steadfastly towards the [one ever-true] faith,
turning away from all that is false, in accordance with the natural
disposition (FITwRAH) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] not to
allow any change to corrupt what Allah has thus created this is the
[purpose of the one] ever-true faith; but most people know it not.-”
(Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30)
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The Media pandering to the glitters of lighting and the anticipation of Hari Raya?
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Surely, the theme for this month is not Hari Raya (EID-UL-FITR) which
is in the next month called “SHAWWAL”
To some of us, RAMADHAN is indeed memorable because of :
THE FOOD - glorious food.
THE BAZAAR – shopping.
THE FASTING – whether from positive or negative perspectives
BEING WITH THE JAMA’AH IN MOSQUE
THE NIGHT DEVOTION - TARAWIH AND TAHAJJUD
THE QUR’AN – TILAWAH AND TADABBUR
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Surely, the theme for this month is not Hari Raya (EID-UL-FITR) which
is in the next month called “SHAWWAL”
To some of us, RAMADHAN is indeed memorable because of :
THE GENEROSITY of the MUSLIMS -
THE OPPORTUNITIES – whether in business or in religiosity
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What I am concerned from the above is, many of us may tend to view
RAMADHAN, as a seasonal thing; and only reduced to our individual
personal bias, or from our specific interest, or based on our own life
motivations which we may have set in achieving what we deem as
‘SUCCESS’, ‘PROGRESS’, ‘TRENDY’, ‘MAINSTREAM’ etc.
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““O you who have believed, (O you who have believed, (LAA – TUQADDIMUULAA – TUQADDIMUU) do not put ) do not put
[yourselves] forward before [in the presence of what] Allah and [yourselves] forward before [in the presence of what] Allah and
His Messenger [may have ordained] but [remain conscious of His Messenger [may have ordained] but [remain conscious of
and] fear Allah (and] fear Allah (TAQWATAQWA). Indeed, Allah is Hearing and ). Indeed, Allah is Hearing and
Knowing.”Knowing.”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))
““When people When people TATRUKUTATRUKU - leave ( - leave (set asideset aside) the affairs of their ) the affairs of their DEENDEEN
– religion, because of their – religion, because of their concern in improving their worldly concern in improving their worldly
mattersmatters, then Allah will open upon them much danger (harm).”, then Allah will open upon them much danger (harm).”
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Every RAMADHAN is unique and special, although it comes once a year.
It is not to be regarded like some season to be engaging in some
seasonal religious observances... Ramadhan after Ramadhan, as though
engaging in a kind of rituals... Without significant effect to our life.
Something is said to be a ’ritual’ only when it is done repeatedly without
any real understanding of its wisdom or benefits to be derived.
Example : Do we regard eating our daily meals, or sleeping nightly as
‘rituals’ ? NO … right ?!
Unfortunately, because there are those who do not seek to understand
the aims, the purpose and objective, the wisdom and significance of what
constitute our ‘IBAADAH, it may remain regarded as ‘rituals’.
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
““O MANKIND! O MANKIND! Worship (Worship (A‘-BUDUUA‘-BUDUU-serve) your Lord (Sustainer), -serve) your Lord (Sustainer),
who has created you and those who lived before you, who has created you and those who lived before you, so that so that
you might remainyou might remain conscious of (and fear) Him ( conscious of (and fear) Him (TAQWATAQWA). ).
Who has made the earth a resting-place for you and the sky a Who has made the earth a resting-place for you and the sky a
canopy, and has sent down water from the sky and thereby canopy, and has sent down water from the sky and thereby
brought forth fruits for your sustenance: do not, then, claim brought forth fruits for your sustenance: do not, then, claim
that there is any power that could rival Allah, when you know that there is any power that could rival Allah, when you know
[that He is One].”[that He is One].”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21-22Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21-22))
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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““And (tell them that) I have not created the invisible beings And (tell them that) I have not created the invisible beings
and mankind to any end other than (and mankind to any end other than (LIYA’-BU-DUUNLIYA’-BU-DUUN) that ) that
they may (know and) worship (serve) Me.(But withal,) no they may (know and) worship (serve) Me.(But withal,) no
sustenance do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that sustenance do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that
they feed me: for verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all they feed me: for verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all
sustenance, the Lord of all Might, the Eternal.”sustenance, the Lord of all Might, the Eternal.”
((Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56-58))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
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Our concept of worship, devotion or rather servitude – from the term: Our concept of worship, devotion or rather servitude – from the term:
‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH, is firstly to know and acknowledge the Absolute Oneness of , is firstly to know and acknowledge the Absolute Oneness of
God, Allah -our Creator and Sustainer – God, Allah -our Creator and Sustainer – TAUTAUHHEEDEED. .
And Allah SWT has no need for anything from anyone, whereas all are And Allah SWT has no need for anything from anyone, whereas all are
in need of Allah. So the command to serve or to worship in Islam must in need of Allah. So the command to serve or to worship in Islam must
be understood only as something that benefits ourselves, to fulfill our be understood only as something that benefits ourselves, to fulfill our
purpose and attain the success reserved for the obedient.purpose and attain the success reserved for the obedient.
Our status for existing therefore is as His servant/slave, whose Our status for existing therefore is as His servant/slave, whose
purpose in life therefore firstly is to submit and obey His Will purpose in life therefore firstly is to submit and obey His Will
((MUSLIMMUSLIM).).
Yet, there are many types of Muslims.Yet, there are many types of Muslims.
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Thus there are some Muslims who may be obeying Allah’s command
rather reluctantly, while others are doing it with a sense of gratitude.
Muslims without the right and sufficient knowledge of the religion,
may simply be observing these commandments ‘ritualistically’ or
seasonally, or blindly imitating practices they regard as mere customs
(ADAT) of their society and perhaps as some ancestral practices.
While generally most Muslims’ religiosity is such that they yearn to
carry out these obedience willingly and out of a sense of gratitude.
The difference in Muslims’ perceptions of what RAMADHAN means
too, is due mostly to their having different level of (‘ILM) knowledge of
AD-DEEN of Islam and their IIMAN - faith (conviction) to its TRUTH.
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Actually, to be a MUSLIM is only the beginning – the most basic – level
of fulfilling the command to worship or servitude Allah SWT.
Every Muslim therefore are required to exert themselves through a
life-long education to become truly a MUSLIM requiring them to
acquire the appropriate FARDHU ’AIN knowledge, according to their
states (and age, career, social status etc.) gradually, and strive to
practice sincerely what they are commanded accordingly.
It has its priorities and importantly, with ADAB.
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Thus every Muslims are reminded:
“O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly
(fully); and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One;
for he is to you an avowed enemy.”
(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208)
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The way or manner for this development throughout the life of a
Muslim to traverse level of spirituality (from lower to higher spiritual
stations) requires them to strive be always with a consciousness
termed as – TAQWA – permeating his every life, place and situation.
Thus every Muslims needs to be aware of what striving with TAQWA,
and its levels or degrees (or qualitative difference), entails:
MUSLIMMUSLIM
FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF
TAQWATAQWABEGINS WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF BEGINS WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF
AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM
Submission
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
MAQOM AL-ISLAM
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Being Being MUSLIMMUSLIM is the minimum level or state, the entrance which is the minimum level or state, the entrance which
requires building a total way of life with striving in Allah’s way. And we requires building a total way of life with striving in Allah’s way. And we
are warned against ever exiting this basic state till death. are warned against ever exiting this basic state till death.
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““O you who have believed, be conscious of and fear Allah O you who have believed, be conscious of and fear Allah
((TAQWATAQWA) as He should be feared () as He should be feared (HAQQA-TU QAATIHHAQQA-TU QAATIH) )
and do not die except as Muslims [in submission to Him].”and do not die except as Muslims [in submission to Him].”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102))
Being Being MUSLIMMUSLIM requires firstly the acknowledgement and acceptance of requires firstly the acknowledgement and acceptance of
the message of the message of AT-TAUHEEDAT-TAUHEED and and AR-RISAALAHAR-RISAALAH. Thus its entrance is the . Thus its entrance is the
SHAHAADAHTAINSHAHAADAHTAIN – as a serious personal declaration of commitment to – as a serious personal declaration of commitment to
become true become true Witnesses Witnesses towards upholding towards upholding DEEN Al-Islam DEEN Al-Islam through through
submission and obedience.submission and obedience.
This is the first basic level open to all mankind. As long as the Muslim This is the first basic level open to all mankind. As long as the Muslim
remain true – without remain true – without ((SHIRK SHIRK and and IRTIDADIRTIDAD), i.e. opposing or ), i.e. opposing or
rejecting rejecting its fundamental principles, ultimately Paradise is assured to its fundamental principles, ultimately Paradise is assured to
him / her.him / her.
Yet, it does not guarantee that a Muslim will be averted from sinning Yet, it does not guarantee that a Muslim will be averted from sinning
and punishment, for and punishment, for there is still the danger of the Hell-fire which we there is still the danger of the Hell-fire which we
must strive to avoid must strive to avoid through conforming to the Guidance of Allah and through conforming to the Guidance of Allah and
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Muslims must be told not to be complacent, but must take seriously their Muslims must be told not to be complacent, but must take seriously their
Islamic education in what is termed - Islamic education in what is termed - FARDH’AIN FARDH’AIN (personal obligation) (personal obligation)
knowledge.knowledge.
The higher part of their development indeed is crucial, not merely the The higher part of their development indeed is crucial, not merely the
outward conformity to Al-Islam, but more so the development of their outward conformity to Al-Islam, but more so the development of their
inner certainty with affirmation of the inner certainty with affirmation of the TRUTHTRUTH with authentic creed / with authentic creed /
belief (belief (AQEEDAH SAAQEEDAH SAHHEEHAHEEHAH).).
Without such pursuit, his conforming to Islamic teaching and practices Without such pursuit, his conforming to Islamic teaching and practices
may be mere outward rituals, devoid of understanding which may lead to may be mere outward rituals, devoid of understanding which may lead to
doubts (doubts (SHAKKSHAKK) and even hypocrisy () and even hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ).).
Being at the level of Muslim is still not sufficient because if he/she who Being at the level of Muslim is still not sufficient because if he/she who
does not strive towards higher state of does not strive towards higher state of TAQWA, TAQWA, he/she may be in danger he/she may be in danger
of sinning and of rebelliousness.of sinning and of rebelliousness.
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
Submission
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN
MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN
ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN
MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN
IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,
A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
ETC.
God-consciousness or Piety
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
Submission
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
MAQOM AL-ISLAM
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
Believer
Submission
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH
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TO BE AT THE LEVEL ONLY AS MUSLIM IS NOT SUFFICIENT
The state of The state of IIMAN IIMAN is not static, but can become strong or even become is not static, but can become strong or even become
weak, as it commensurate with weak, as it commensurate with ‘ILM ‘ILM (Knowledge) and (Knowledge) and ‘‘AMALAMAL (Deeds).(Deeds).
IIMANIIMAN is a state which motivates a Muslim to draw closer and return to is a state which motivates a Muslim to draw closer and return to
Allah’s Mercy with – Allah’s Mercy with – TAUBAHTAUBAH (return; repentance) (return; repentance)
The essence of which is the knowledge with practical deeds: knowledge of The essence of which is the knowledge with practical deeds: knowledge of
what is right and wrong; knowledge of one’s self (what is right and wrong; knowledge of one’s self (NAFSNAFS) and the ) and the
consequence of one’s action; knowledge of the reality (consequence of one’s action; knowledge of the reality (HAQEEQAHHAQEEQAH) of Life in ) of Life in
this world and the Hereafter; knowledge of rights (this world and the Hereafter; knowledge of rights (HUQQUQHUQQUQ) of Allah and of ) of Allah and of
others etc.others etc.
The priority therefore is to seeking or to gain nearness (The priority therefore is to seeking or to gain nearness (QURBQURB) to Allah SWT, ) to Allah SWT,
withwith ‘ILM ‘ILM and and AMALAMAL . And one must not forget that . And one must not forget that ‘ILM ‘ILM takes precedence takes precedence
overover ‘AMAL ‘AMAL – and that with knowledge alone but without believing and – and that with knowledge alone but without believing and
manifesting this with righteous deeds, is also incomplete and incorrect .manifesting this with righteous deeds, is also incomplete and incorrect .
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““The parable of those who were charged with the Torah and then The parable of those who were charged with the Torah and then
they failed to live up to it is that of a donkey laden with books. Even they failed to live up to it is that of a donkey laden with books. Even
more evil is the parable of the people who gave the lie to the Signs more evil is the parable of the people who gave the lie to the Signs
of Allah. Allah does not direct such wrong-doers to the Right Way.”of Allah. Allah does not direct such wrong-doers to the Right Way.”
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5))
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““O you who have believed, why do you say what you O you who have believed, why do you say what you
do not do? Great is hatred in the sight of Allah that do not do? Great is hatred in the sight of Allah that
you say what you do not do.”you say what you do not do.”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3))
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““Do you order (Do you order (AL-BIRRAL-BIRR) righteousness of the people ) righteousness of the people
and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture? and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture?
Then will you not reason? Then will you not reason?
And seek help through patience perseverance And seek help through patience perseverance
((SWOBRSWOBR) and prayer () and prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH), and indeed, it is ), and indeed, it is
difficult except for the difficult except for the KHKHO-SHI-’EENO-SHI-’EEN – the humbly – the humbly
submissive [to Allah]. submissive [to Allah].
Who are certain that they will meet their Lord and Who are certain that they will meet their Lord and
that they will return to Him.”that they will return to Him.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44-46Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44-46))
MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’
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Basic in attesting to Basic in attesting to TAUTAUHHEEDEED are the three aspects of are the three aspects of ISLAM-IIMAN-IISLAM-IIMAN-IHHSAN.SAN.
After After ISLAMISLAM and and IIMAN, IIMAN, I IHHSANSAN being the perfection of what constitute “ being the perfection of what constitute “Good Good
or Righteousness of Best in Deedsor Righteousness of Best in Deeds”, after the other 2 aspects are attained. ”, after the other 2 aspects are attained.
What is interesting to note is that, even with correct Action (What is interesting to note is that, even with correct Action ( ‘AMAL‘AMAL) motivated ) motivated
by correct Belief (by correct Belief (IIMANIIMAN), it is still not regarded or accepted as truly good or ), it is still not regarded or accepted as truly good or
Righteous by Allah SWT and the Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w.Righteous by Allah SWT and the Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w.
The criteria is in our inner attitude (raison detre); the motive or intention for our The criteria is in our inner attitude (raison detre); the motive or intention for our
serving or worshipping Allah, which the Prophet succinctly emphasized:serving or worshipping Allah, which the Prophet succinctly emphasized:
Basic in attesting to Basic in attesting to TAUTAUHHEEDEED are the three aspects of are the three aspects of ISLAM-IIMAN-IISLAM-IIMAN-IHHSAN.SAN.
AfterAfter ISLAM and IMAN, I ISLAM and IMAN, IHHSANSAN being the perfection of what constitute “ being the perfection of what constitute “Good or Good or
Righteousness of Best in DeedsRighteousness of Best in Deeds”, after the other 2 aspects are attained. ”, after the other 2 aspects are attained.
What is interesting to note is that, even with correct Action (What is interesting to note is that, even with correct Action ( ‘AMAL‘AMAL) motivated ) motivated
by correct Belief (by correct Belief (IIMANIIMAN), it is still not regarded or accepted as truly good or ), it is still not regarded or accepted as truly good or
Righteous by Allah SWT and the Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w.Righteous by Allah SWT and the Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w.
The criteria is in our inner attitude (raison detre); the motive or intention for our The criteria is in our inner attitude (raison detre); the motive or intention for our
serving or worshipping Allah, which the Prophet succinctly emphasized:serving or worshipping Allah, which the Prophet succinctly emphasized:
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““Al- IAl- Ihhsan san (righteousness or best conduct) is that you (righteousness or best conduct) is that you
worship (serve) Allah as though you are seeing Him; worship (serve) Allah as though you are seeing Him;
while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))
When we realize that it is not the mere deeds that we are able to do, nor When we realize that it is not the mere deeds that we are able to do, nor
the conviction that we are upon the right path (in our belief), but rather, it the conviction that we are upon the right path (in our belief), but rather, it
is the scrutiny in our hearts by Allah, Who Knows is the scrutiny in our hearts by Allah, Who Knows in in the innermost core of the innermost core of
our Souls – in our intentions, concerning whether it is acceptable to Him or our Souls – in our intentions, concerning whether it is acceptable to Him or
rejected by Him - this will make us people to be extra-cautious by the rejected by Him - this will make us people to be extra-cautious by the
Islamic concept termed as Islamic concept termed as WARA’ - cautiousness; piety; pious; godliness;WARA’ - cautiousness; piety; pious; godliness;
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:
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“Part of someone’s being good Muslim, is his leaving alone matters that does not concern him.”
(Hadith reported by Tirmidzi)
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“Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt.”(Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and Nasa-i)
When we realize that it is not the mere deeds that we are able to do, nor When we realize that it is not the mere deeds that we are able to do, nor
the conviction that we are upon the right path (in our belief), but rather, it the conviction that we are upon the right path (in our belief), but rather, it
is the scrutiny in our hearts by Allah, Who Knows is the scrutiny in our hearts by Allah, Who Knows in in the innermost core of the innermost core of
our Souls – in our intentions, concerning whether it is acceptable to Him or our Souls – in our intentions, concerning whether it is acceptable to Him or
rejected by Him - this will make us people to be extra-cautious by the rejected by Him - this will make us people to be extra-cautious by the
Islamic concept termed as Islamic concept termed as WARA’ - cautiousness; piety; pious; godliness;WARA’ - cautiousness; piety; pious; godliness;
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:
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““That which is That which is HALALHALAL - lawful - is clear (plain) and that which is - lawful - is clear (plain) and that which is
HARAMHARAM – unlawful - is clear (plain), and between these two are – unlawful - is clear (plain), and between these two are
MUTASHABIHATMUTASHABIHAT - doubtful matters-, about which many people - doubtful matters-, about which many people
do not know…..”do not know…..”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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“… “… Whoever (with Whoever (with TAQWATAQWA) avoids doubtful matters safeguards ) avoids doubtful matters safeguards
himself in regard to his religion and his honour, whereas he who himself in regard to his religion and his honour, whereas he who
falls into doubtful matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like falls into doubtful matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like
the shepherd who pastures his herd around a sanctuary for them the shepherd who pastures his herd around a sanctuary for them
to graze …”to graze …”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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“… “… Verily every king has a sanctuary, and verily the sanctuary of Allah is His Verily every king has a sanctuary, and verily the sanctuary of Allah is His
prohibitions (prohibitions (MUHARAMATMUHARAMAT) . Verily, in the body is a morsel of flesh, if it is ) . Verily, in the body is a morsel of flesh, if it is
good (wholesome) then the whole body is well (whole), but if it is spoilt good (wholesome) then the whole body is well (whole), but if it is spoilt
(diseased) then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart ((diseased) then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart (QOLBUQOLBU)”)”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
Yet, this conscious or awareness that Allah sees us (Yet, this conscious or awareness that Allah sees us ( IIHHSANSAN) must be extended ) must be extended
and permeates our entire life and activities towards doing good for others and permeates our entire life and activities towards doing good for others
amongst Allah’s creation – not merely in formal worship in mosques or home. amongst Allah’s creation – not merely in formal worship in mosques or home.
To serve with To serve with IIHHSANSAN is to spread acts of is to spread acts of IIHHSAN SAN (compassion and goodness) (compassion and goodness)
unto others too, as showing our gratitude (unto others too, as showing our gratitude (SHAKUR) SHAKUR) to Allah as commanded to Allah as commanded
thus:thus:
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““And do good (And do good (WWA-AA-AHHSINSIN) as Allah has done good to you. And desire not ) as Allah has done good to you. And desire not
corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters.“corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters.“
((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))
MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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TAQWATAQWAMAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD
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TO BE A MUSLIM WHO IS A MU’MEEN WHO HAS IHSAN IS STILL NOT THE HIGHEST
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““The religion (The religion (DEENDEEN) is Sincerity.” We said: To whom? He ) is Sincerity.” We said: To whom? He
then said: “To Allah, to His Books, to His Messengers, and to then said: “To Allah, to His Books, to His Messengers, and to
the leaders of Muslims and their general folks.”the leaders of Muslims and their general folks.”
((Hadith related by MuslimHadith related by Muslim))
““Verily, what I fear the most for my community (ummah) Verily, what I fear the most for my community (ummah)
is is SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners) to Allah. (ascribing partners) to Allah.
I am not saying that they will worship the sun or the I am not saying that they will worship the sun or the
moon or idols, but moon or idols, but it is in their being insincere in doing it is in their being insincere in doing
good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake but only to good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake but only to
please their hidden desiresplease their hidden desires.”.”
((Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-ZuhduHadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-Zuhdu”)”)
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“ “Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve (worship) Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve (worship)
Allah with sincere devotion (Allah with sincere devotion (MUMUKHKH-LI-LISwSwANAN); And I ); And I
am commanded to be the foremost of those who am commanded to be the foremost of those who
bow to Allah in Islam (bow to Allah in Islam (MUSLIMEENMUSLIMEEN)." )."
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 11-12Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 11-12))
MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAMMAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN
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TO BE A MUSLIM WHO IS A MU’MEEN WHO HAS IHSAN AND IKHLASW
IS STILL IS NOT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
The highest aspect of The highest aspect of TAQWATAQWA – Is that conferred upon the truly knowledgeable of – Is that conferred upon the truly knowledgeable of
Allah, who truly manifest these vitues with constancy – the Allah, who truly manifest these vitues with constancy – the ’ARIFEEN BIL-LAH’ARIFEEN BIL-LAH..
It is through Allah granting them the “opening” - It is through Allah granting them the “opening” - FAT-FAT-HH - of Knowledge of Allah - of Knowledge of Allah
(gnosis- (gnosis- MA’RIFAHMA’RIFAH), or sometimes referred to as the “), or sometimes referred to as the “unveilingunveiling” , “” , “illuminationsilluminations”, ”,
““beatific witnessingbeatific witnessing” etc. and with” etc. and with TAUFEEQ TAUFEEQ (success). whence the person (success). whence the person
attained to the highest form of conviction (attained to the highest form of conviction (HAQQ-AL-YAQEENHAQQ-AL-YAQEEN). ).
The greatest The greatest KAROMAHKAROMAH (Nobility or saintly miracle) being (Nobility or saintly miracle) being ISTIQOMAH ISTIQOMAH ( i.e. that ( i.e. that
Allah grant them to remain in constancy upon ever goodness they have gained ).Allah grant them to remain in constancy upon ever goodness they have gained ).
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THIS IS THE PATH WHICH ISLAMIC EDUCATION
SEEKS TO INCULCATE IN EVERY MUSLIMS
TO STRIVE IN WITH TAQWA -
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““Fulfil the personal religious obligations (Fulfil the personal religious obligations (FARDHFARDH’) that has ’) that has
been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to
become a person of become a person of TAQWATAQWA (righteous and God-fearing).” (righteous and God-fearing).”
((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))
””O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those
before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraint ( having before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraint ( having TAQWATAQWA – i.e. state of – i.e. state of
consciousness of Allah).―”consciousness of Allah).―”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))
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THUS THE COMMAND OF ALLAH IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD:
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THUS THE COMMAND OF ALLAH IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD:
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“[Fasting for] a limited number of days.
So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] -
then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And
upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a
ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day].
And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to
fast is best for you, if you only knew.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)
THUS THE COMMAND OF ALLAH IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD:
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““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))
THUS THE COMMAND OF ALLAH IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD:
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““ 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))
THUS THE COMMAND OF ALLAH IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD:
.... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having .... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having TAQWATAQWA – i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”– i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))
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THE MOST IMPORTANT : – THE MOST IMPORTANT : –
MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEENMUT-TAQEEN ““
Begin with submission (Begin with submission (IslamIslam); );
exuding meaning of being faithful (exuding meaning of being faithful (iimaniiman););
inculcating righteous conduct (inculcating righteous conduct (IhsanIhsan); );
Inculcating sincerity Inculcating sincerity ((ikhlaswikhlasw););
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THE MOST IMPORTANT : – THE MOST IMPORTANT : –
MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEENMUT-TAQEEN ““
Learn the essentials of striving (Learn the essentials of striving (jihaadjihaad););
patient perseverance (patient perseverance (SwobrSwobr); );
enhancing feeling of gratefulness (enhancing feeling of gratefulness (ShakurShakur););
Compassion for the poor & needy (Compassion for the poor & needy (RuhamahRuhamah););
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THE MOST IMPORTANT : – THE MOST IMPORTANT : –
MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEENMUT-TAQEEN ““
Steadfastness and consistency (Steadfastness and consistency (istiqomahistiqomah););
Heightened remembrance of Allah (Heightened remembrance of Allah (Dzik-rullahDzik-rullah););
Purge and purify body and Soul (Purge and purify body and Soul (mutatohhireenmutatohhireen););
Learn the meaning of “to return & repentance” Learn the meaning of “to return & repentance”
((InaabahInaabah););
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THE MOST IMPORTANT : – THE MOST IMPORTANT : –
MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEENMUT-TAQEEN ““
Increase interaction with and adherence to Al-Qur’an Increase interaction with and adherence to Al-Qur’an
((tilaawah wa tadabburtilaawah wa tadabbur););
Increase in night devotions (Increase in night devotions (QiyaamQiyaam););
Reasserting and strengthening Islamic unity and Reasserting and strengthening Islamic unity and
brotherhood brotherhood ((ittihaad wa ukhuwwahittihaad wa ukhuwwah););
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““(Allah wants you) … ((Allah wants you) … (TUKAB-BIRULLAHTUKAB-BIRULLAH) to ) to glorify Him in that He has guided you (glorify Him in that He has guided you (MAA MAA
HADAA-KUMHADAA-KUM) and perchance ye shall be grateful ) and perchance ye shall be grateful ((TASH-KURUNTASH-KURUN).).““
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:185))
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
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” ” Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you
difficultydifficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the , and (He desires) that you should complete the
number (of days in fasting) and that you should number (of days in fasting) and that you should exalt the exalt the
greatness of Allahgreatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you for His having guided you and that you
may give thanks (and may give thanks (and be gratefulbe grateful)”)”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))
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” ” Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you
difficultydifficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the , and (He desires) that you should complete the
number (of days in fasting) and that you should number (of days in fasting) and that you should exalt the exalt the
greatness of Allahgreatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you for His having guided you and that you
may give thanks (and may give thanks (and be gratefulbe grateful)”)”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))
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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))
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““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought ) in His cause as ye ought
to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has
chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in
religion; it is the (religion; it is the (MILLATMILLAT) creed of your father ) creed of your father
Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both
before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger
((SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may be a witness for you, and ye be ) may be a witness for you, and ye be
witnesses for mankind! (witnesses for mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-
NAASNAAS)).“.“
((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))
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May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, 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.
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