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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English
Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 9 bLESSON # 9 b
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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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from
Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)
Daily application of FIQHDaily application of FIQH ENHANCING OUR
CONNECTION WITH THE DIVINEIN OUR LIFE
Updated 6 JUNE 2015
PARTPART((20152015))
Part # 2
Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: "Whoever goes out
seeking knowledge, then he is in Allah's cause until he
returns.“
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(1)(1) ‘‘ilmilm (knowledge); (knowledge);
(2) (2) ‘amal ‘amal (practice); (practice);
(3) (3) wara` wara` (religious scrupulousness, piousness);(religious scrupulousness, piousness);
(4) (4) KhaufKhauf (reverential fear of Allah); and (reverential fear of Allah); and
(5) (5) IkhlasIkhlas (sincerity). (sincerity).
** al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"
METHODOLOGYMETHODOLOGY : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (USHULUSHUL) IN LIFE.) IN LIFE.
ADVICE FROM MY PARENT, TEACHERS AND PREDECESSORS *IMPORTANT REMINDER
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““When My servants (When My servants (‘I-BAAD‘I-BAAD) ask thee concerning Me, ) ask thee concerning Me,
(tell them) I am indeed ((tell them) I am indeed (QO-REEBQO-REEB) close (to them) …”) close (to them) …”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186) )
SURAH-BAQARAH: 2: VERSE : 186
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“… “… I respond (I respond (U-JEE-BU U-JEE-BU )) to the prayer ( to the prayer ( DA’-WADA’-WA) of every suppliant ) of every suppliant
((DAA-’INDAA-’IN) when he calleth on Me () when he calleth on Me (DA-’ANDA-’AN); let them also with a will ); let them also with a will
respond (respond (YAS-TA-JEE-BUU-LIYAS-TA-JEE-BUU-LI) to Me (i.e. to My call, command) and ) to Me (i.e. to My call, command) and
((YU’-MINUUYU’-MINUU) believe in Me; that they may walk (guided) in the right ) believe in Me; that they may walk (guided) in the right
way (way (YAR-SHUDUUNYAR-SHUDUUN).”).”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186) )
SURAH-BAQARAH: 2: VERSE : 186
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A childhood riddle …..
WHICH IS CLOSER TO
YOU - THE MOON OR
THE GREAT WALL OF
CHINA?
‘‘Closeness’ may not be about physical Closeness’ may not be about physical distance but can be a matter of perception distance but can be a matter of perception
or conception in terms of its meaning or conception in terms of its meaning regarding relationshipregarding relationship
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“Surely We have created man, and We know the
promptings of his heart, (WA NAH-NU – AQ-ROBU)
and We are nearer (ILAI-HI) to him than even his
jugular vein (MIN – HAB-LIL – WA-REED).”
(Qur’an : Qaf: 50: 16)
Here is another verse : Allah SWT saysHere is another verse : Allah SWT says
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What is important for Muslims, is our conviction of Allah’s What is important for Muslims, is our conviction of Allah’s
Divine relationship to us as our Divine relationship to us as our ROBB ROBB (Lord; Sustainer; (Lord; Sustainer;
Cherisher); Who is intimately close to us; to Whom we are Cherisher); Who is intimately close to us; to Whom we are
connected at all times; Who is our connected at all times; Who is our WALIYYWALIYY (Guardian; (Guardian;
protector; Friend)protector; Friend)
““Allah is the Helper and Protector of those who believe in Allah is the Helper and Protector of those who believe in
Him: He brings them out of the depths of darkness into the Him: He brings them out of the depths of darkness into the
light.”light.”
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After assuring us of His nearness, the focus now is with the subject After assuring us of His nearness, the focus now is with the subject
of of DU’ADU’A (prayer; supplication). This highlight an important (prayer; supplication). This highlight an important
point, that the true satisfaction to the question asked, indeed is point, that the true satisfaction to the question asked, indeed is in our in our
connectionconnection, how to be intimate or (, how to be intimate or (TAQARRUBTAQARRUB) gaining closeness to ) gaining closeness to
Allah – the Unseen Divine, Who alone is God, having no partners nor Allah – the Unseen Divine, Who alone is God, having no partners nor
rival. rival.
Allah SWT assures us clearly also that He indeed responds to the Allah SWT assures us clearly also that He indeed responds to the
DU’ADU’A , using the term , using the term IJAABAH IJAABAH – meaning – meaning “answer(ing); “answer(ing);
reply(ing); response; fulfilment; granting (of request); etc.”reply(ing); response; fulfilment; granting (of request); etc.”
Yet, Allah SWT here also is guiding us with His stipulation for His Yet, Allah SWT here also is guiding us with His stipulation for His
servants as reminder that, they too must respond to His call or servants as reminder that, they too must respond to His call or
command and guidance. Such then becomes a ‘relationship’.command and guidance. Such then becomes a ‘relationship’.
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Indeed Allah SWT always respond to whoever make Indeed Allah SWT always respond to whoever make DU’ADU’A to to
Him. Even when people who do not make Him. Even when people who do not make DU’ADU’A nor even believe in nor even believe in
Him too, Allah being Him too, Allah being AR-RAHMAAN AR-RAHMAAN - the Most Gracious - the Most Gracious
(Compassionate) , still bestows many favours and provide for their (Compassionate) , still bestows many favours and provide for their
wants and needs. Yet, their getting these do not mean they have wants and needs. Yet, their getting these do not mean they have
gained nearness to Allah but may even cause them gained nearness to Allah but may even cause them to gradually go to gradually go
further awayfurther away from His Mercy. This is termed from His Mercy. This is termed ISTIDRAJ.ISTIDRAJ.
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Indeed Allah SWT always respond to whoever make Indeed Allah SWT always respond to whoever make DU’ADU’A to to
Him. Even when people who do not make Him. Even when people who do not make DU’ADU’A nor even believe in nor even believe in
Him too, Allah being Him too, Allah being AR-RAHMAAN AR-RAHMAAN - the Most Gracious - the Most Gracious
(Compassionate) , still bestows many favours and provide for their (Compassionate) , still bestows many favours and provide for their
wants and needs. Yet, their getting these do not mean they have wants and needs. Yet, their getting these do not mean they have
gained nearness to Allah but may even cause them gained nearness to Allah but may even cause them to gradually go to gradually go
further awayfurther away from His Mercy. This is termed from His Mercy. This is termed ISTIDRAJ.ISTIDRAJ.
““Let not Let not the (uninhibited) free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers the (uninhibited) free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers
throughout the land throughout the land deceive youdeceive you. [It is but] a small enjoyment; then their . [It is but] a small enjoyment; then their
[final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”[final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197))
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Whereas, foremost endeavor for a Muslim is to seek nearness to Whereas, foremost endeavor for a Muslim is to seek nearness to
Allah and gain His Mercy and to please Allah (Allah and gain His Mercy and to please Allah (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).
Thus Allah stipulates Thus Allah stipulates IIMAN IIMAN (Believing; having Faith; ). (Believing; having Faith; ).
For even in supplicating, there are right and wrong way, thus Allah For even in supplicating, there are right and wrong way, thus Allah
wants us to be doing it in the right way (being guided) – wants us to be doing it in the right way (being guided) –
And the most important and crucial teaching of Islam is And the most important and crucial teaching of Islam is TAUTAUHHEEDEED
(Attestation to the Absolute Oneness of God) and therefore in making (Attestation to the Absolute Oneness of God) and therefore in making
DU’ADU’A with with IIMANIIMAN must entail avoidance of every forms of must entail avoidance of every forms of SHIRKSHIRK
(Association; setting up rivals or partners to Allah) – because (Association; setting up rivals or partners to Allah) – because DU’ADU’A is is
essential essential ‘IBAADAH.‘IBAADAH.
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AD-DU-’AA – MUAD-DU-’AA – MUKHKH--KHKHUL- ‘IBAA - DAA-TUL- ‘IBAA - DAA-T
““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of
AL-‘IBADAH AL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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AD-DU-’AA – HU-WAL- ‘IBAA - DAA-TAD-DU-’AA – HU-WAL- ‘IBAA - DAA-T
““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is (itself) (Supplication) is (itself)
AL-‘IBADAH AL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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LESSONS FROM A DU’A TAUGHT BY IMAM ‘ALI R.A.
Ibn Tawus in “Muhaj al-Dawat” and Kafami in “al-Misbah”
narrate this (Du’a) supplication on the authority of Imam Ali (as)
who learnt it from the Holy Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. (peace and
blessings be upon him and his progeny). The Holy Prophet
,advised him to recite this (Du’a) supplication regularly.ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص
whether in prosperity or poverty, till death, because it unveils
the secrets of creation and divine strategy.
This (Du’a) supplication is recommended for the removal of all
troubles and worries, and it is recommended that it be
performed with ablution (wudhu’).
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
All praise is due to Allah. There is no god but He,
the King, the Truth that makes all things manifest
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LESSONS FROM A DU’A TAUGHT BY IMAM ‘ALI R.A.IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
He is the Administrator without any minister and
without consultation with any of his servants.
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He is the First, who cannot be described.
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He is Eternal and will live forever, (even) after the
annihilation of all creatures.
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He is the greatest Cherisher and Sustainer.
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the Light of the earths and heavens and their
Creator and Maker out of nothing.
He created both of them without any pillars and
separated them – a proper separation.
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Thus the heavens became stable in obedience to
His commandment
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and the earths became fixed on the surface of the
water with their pegs
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Then our Lord subdued the high heavens
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The Most Gracious is firmly established on the
throne (of authority)
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Everything that is in heaven and in the earth and
in between them and what is below the earth
belongs to Him.
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So, I bear witness that verily You are Allah. There
is none to elevate what You have lowered
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And no one to lower what You have elevated
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and no one to exalt him whom
You leave in disgrace
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and no one to bring into disgrace him
whom You exalt
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and no one to prevent him upon whom
You bestow Your favour
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and no one to bestow anything, which
You have withheld.
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You are Allah, there is no god but You
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Who existed when there was neither the stable
sky nor the broad earth
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nor the brilliant sun nor the dark night,
nor the bright day,
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nor the vast and stormy sea, nor any sublime and
stable mountain,
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nor any revolving planet, nor the luminous moon,
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nor any blowing wind, nor any raining cloud,
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nor any breathing soul, nor any flying bird,
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nor any blazing fire, nor any flowing water.
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You existed before the existence of everything
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and You created everything
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and controlled everything
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and originated everything.
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You enriched some and reduced others to poverty,
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caused some to die and brought others to life,
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and made some people glad and others weep.
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Verily You rule from the Throne.
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You are of vast blessing, O Allah
You are Great and Supreme.
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You are Allah and there is no god other than You.
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You are the Creator and Supporter
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Your Decree is overpowering and
Your Knowledge is operative.
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Your strategy is wonderful; Your promise is true;
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Your word is right; Your command is just;
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Your utterance is right guidance;
Your Revelation is light;
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Your mercy is vast and abundant;
Your forgiveness is superb;
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Your grace is overflowing;
Your gift is most respectable
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Your cord is strong; Your might is ever ready
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Your protégé is powerful; Your wrath is severe;
and Your stratagem is entrapping
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O Lord! With You are lodged all complaints.
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You are present in all gatherings,
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and are the witness of all secrets,
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and the ultimate goal of all supplications,
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the expeller of all sorrows,
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the affluence of every needy person,
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the stronghold for every refugee,
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security for everyone who is terror-stricken,
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a shield for the weak, a treasure for the indigent,
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the destroyer of grief, the helper of the virtuous.
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Such is Allah, our Lord. There is no god but He.
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You satisfy such of Your servants as trust unto You.
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You are the protector of him who is firmly attached
to You and humiliates himself before You,
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a shield for him who seeks refuge with You,
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the help of him who looks up to You for help,
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the forgiver of sins for him who begs
for Your pardon,
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the compeller of the tyrants,
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the most grand of the grand,
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the most great of the great,
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the master of masters,
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the Lord of lords,
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the Succour of the grieved,
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the Helper of those crying for help,,
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the Responder to the call of the distressed,
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the best of all listeners,
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the best of all observers,
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the best of all judges,
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the most swift of reckoners,
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the most merciful of all the merciful
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the best of all forgivers,
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the satisfier of the needs of the faithful,
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and the hearer of the appeals of the virtuous.
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You are Allah, there is no god but You. You are the
Cherisher and Sustainer of all the worlds
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You are the Creator and I am a creature.
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You are the Master and I am a servant,
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You are the Lord and I am a slave.
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You are the Provider while I am provided
with sustenance,
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You are the Giver while I am a beggar,
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You are the Generous while I am a miser.
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You are the Mighty while I am weak,
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You are the Noble while I am humble.
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You are the independent while I am needy.
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You are the Master while I am a slave.
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You are the Forgiver of sins while I am sinful.
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You are the Omniscient while I am ignorant.
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You are the forbearing while I am hasty.
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You are the All-Merciful and I have been treated
with mercy.
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You are the Provider of safety but
I am involved in suffering.
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You are the Responder and I am the distressed.
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And I bear witness that verily You are Allah,
there is no god but You
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You bestow favours upon Your slaves even without
their asking.
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And I bear witness that verily You are Allah,
the One, the Peerless,
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and verily to You we must return.
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May the blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad and
his family the holy and pure.
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O Lord, forgive my sins
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and extend to me Your special mercy
and bounteous sustenance
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O the All-merciful!
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All praise is due to Allah the Cherisher
and sustainer of all the worlds
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And Allah is sufficient for us and
most excellent is the Protector.
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There is neither might nor power but with Allah
the Great, the Exalted.
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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: 185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185))
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““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 requiredbut [He desires] that you complete the number [of days required], ],
and and that you extol Allah for His having guided you arightthat you extol Allah for His having guided you aright, and that , and that you you
render your thanksrender 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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““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to you Shall I point out to you
a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering [in this a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering [in this
world and in the life to come]? world and in the life to come]? You are to believe in Allah You are to believe in Allah
and His Messengerand His Messenger, and to , and to strive hard in Allah's cause with strive hard in Allah's cause with
your possessions and your livesyour possessions and your lives: this is for your own good - : this is for your own good -
if you but knew it! [If you do so,] He will forgive you your if you but knew it! [If you do so,] He will forgive you your
sins, and [in the life to come] will admit you into gardens sins, and [in the life to come] will admit you into gardens
through which running waters flow, and into goodly through which running waters flow, and into goodly
mansions in [those] gardens of perpetual bliss: mansions in [those] gardens of perpetual bliss: that [will that [will
be] the triumph supreme!be] the triumph supreme!””
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-12Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-12))
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““But as for those who strive hard (But as for those who strive hard (JAAHADUJAAHADU) in Our ) in Our
cause -cause -We shall most certainly guide them onto paths We shall most certainly guide them onto paths
that lead unto Usthat lead unto Us: for, behold, Allah is indeed with the : for, behold, Allah is indeed with the
doers of good.“doers of good.“
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““O Allah! Make the best of my life to be in O Allah! Make the best of my life to be in the ending stage the ending stage of of
living; and make the best of my deeds to be living; and make the best of my deeds to be in the closing of my in the closing of my
deedsdeeds; and ; and make the best of my Days make the best of my Days to be the Day (in Hereafter to be the Day (in Hereafter
when) I (return to) when) I (return to) meet You meet You (with a clean heart)” (with a clean heart)”
ALLAA-HUM-MAJ –’AL - ALLAA-HUM-MAJ –’AL - KHKHAI-RA – ‘UM-RI – AA-AI-RA – ‘UM-RI – AA-KHKHI-RA-HU, I-RA-HU,
WA - WA - KHKHAI-RA – ‘AMALI - AI-RA – ‘AMALI - KHKHA-WAA – TI – MA -HU, A-WAA – TI – MA -HU,
WAJ - ’AL- WAJ - ’AL- KHKHAI - RA – AY-YAA - MI – YAU-MA – LI-QAA- IK AI - RA – AY-YAA - MI – YAU-MA – LI-QAA- IK
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““O Allah! Whatever You have decreed for us (in all our affairs in our O Allah! Whatever You have decreed for us (in all our affairs in our
life), life), make its endingmake its ending to be good to be good (guided aright by Your Guidance). (guided aright by Your Guidance).
O (Allah) You Who is the Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”O (Allah) You Who is the Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”
ALLAA-HUM-MA- WA-MAA – QO -ALLAA-HUM-MA- WA-MAA – QO - DwAI-TA DwAI-TA – LANAA – MIN –’AM-REE– LANAA – MIN –’AM-REE
FAJ - ’AL – ‘AA - QI - BA –TA-HU – RA – SHA - DAAFAJ - ’AL – ‘AA - QI - BA –TA-HU – RA – SHA - DAA
YAA – AR – HAMAR – RAA- HI- MEENYAA – AR – HAMAR – RAA- HI- MEEN
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This made up mostly of children and perhaps adults too who lack This made up mostly of children and perhaps adults too who lack
knowledge (knowledge (‘ILM‘ILM) and they may practice Islam not so much out of ) and they may practice Islam not so much out of
true conviction, but only because all others around him are doing true conviction, but only because all others around him are doing
so. More out of the accepted ‘Malay’ custom. so. More out of the accepted ‘Malay’ custom.
Although they know that they are fasting, yet the real lessons, the Although they know that they are fasting, yet the real lessons, the
opportunity to gain great merit and reward throughout opportunity to gain great merit and reward throughout
Ramadhan escapes them. Not that Allah wants to deprive them of Ramadhan escapes them. Not that Allah wants to deprive them of
many of His Blessings, but it is they, due to their own neglect and many of His Blessings, but it is they, due to their own neglect and
heedlessness, who caused their own loss.heedlessness, who caused their own loss.
‘‘CUSTOMARY’ DEVOTEESCUSTOMARY’ DEVOTEES
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““This, because This, because Allah would never change the blessings with Allah would never change the blessings with
which He has graced a people unless they change their inner which He has graced a people unless they change their inner
selvesselves: and [know] that Allah is all-Hearing, all-Seeing.”: and [know] that Allah is all-Hearing, all-Seeing.”
((Qur’an: Al- Anfal : 8:53Qur’an: Al- Anfal : 8:53))
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If they persist without being guided, or advised, or shown through If they persist without being guided, or advised, or shown through
the better example by their family and peers whom they are with, the better example by their family and peers whom they are with,
then they may be subjected to further negative traits.then they may be subjected to further negative traits.
This may affect their ‘This may affect their ‘moodmood’ and ‘’ and ‘attitudeattitude’ which colour their ’ which colour their
perception (or rather misperception) of what Ramadhan is all about.perception (or rather misperception) of what Ramadhan is all about.
The media, the trend-setter, the sales pitch, the commercialisation The media, the trend-setter, the sales pitch, the commercialisation
of Ramadhan etc. may replaced what should be (of Ramadhan etc. may replaced what should be (IIMANIIMAN) Faith as ) Faith as
their their motivationmotivation and ( and (IHTISAABANIHTISAABAN) expecting Allah’s acceptance, as ) expecting Allah’s acceptance, as
their their attitudeattitude..
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Rather than to regard ‘Ramadhan’ as something seasonal, we must Rather than to regard ‘Ramadhan’ as something seasonal, we must
correct this wrong attitude. Ramadhan in fact can be liken to a correct this wrong attitude. Ramadhan in fact can be liken to a
“Madrasah (school)”. Surely every year we should progress to “Madrasah (school)”. Surely every year we should progress to
higher levels of attainment. Unfortunately many seem contented to higher levels of attainment. Unfortunately many seem contented to
remain stagnated at ‘kindergarten’ level each time, without any real remain stagnated at ‘kindergarten’ level each time, without any real
assessment of achievement, but merely based upon attendance. assessment of achievement, but merely based upon attendance.
Thus, year in year out, no progress nor incremental level is attained. Thus, year in year out, no progress nor incremental level is attained.
When in our school-system, would we allow our children to be like When in our school-system, would we allow our children to be like
that? would not this be a very wrong thing to do?that? would not this be a very wrong thing to do?
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This can lead some Muslims to be resentful of the ‘fasting’ and other This can lead some Muslims to be resentful of the ‘fasting’ and other
devotions (devotions (‘IBADAH ‘IBADAH ) in Ramadhan itself, being obsessed only to ) in Ramadhan itself, being obsessed only to
chase after the ‘festivities’ and ‘light-up’ and ‘bazaar’ and the chase after the ‘festivities’ and ‘light-up’ and ‘bazaar’ and the
gatherings with celebrities and other ‘worldly’ attraction, etc. gatherings with celebrities and other ‘worldly’ attraction, etc.
Hypocrisy (Hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ) may afflict this group whose criteria for liking ) may afflict this group whose criteria for liking
RAMADHANRAMADHAN is the connection to the festival ( is the connection to the festival (Hari RayaHari Raya). Their ). Their
observance of fasting may be like as ‘prisoners’ undergoing observance of fasting may be like as ‘prisoners’ undergoing
temporary incarceration; or one fasting with ‘vengeance’ bottling up temporary incarceration; or one fasting with ‘vengeance’ bottling up
desires to be ‘desires to be ‘unleashedunleashed’ rather than to be effectively ‘’ rather than to be effectively ‘tamedtamed’.’.
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Some of us may start our Ramadhan well since we may possess Some of us may start our Ramadhan well since we may possess
knowledge. Yet, our theoretical Islamic knowledge may be knowledge. Yet, our theoretical Islamic knowledge may be
inadequate to prepare us to know that there are ‘practices’ inadequate to prepare us to know that there are ‘practices’
commonly done in our society (trends, customs etc.) which in fact are commonly done in our society (trends, customs etc.) which in fact are
contrary to the spirit of Ramadhan itself.contrary to the spirit of Ramadhan itself.
Do not assume that what is done by Muslims, even by the majority, Do not assume that what is done by Muslims, even by the majority,
are automatically what Islam teaches. Such careless assumption may are automatically what Islam teaches. Such careless assumption may
cause us to be distracted from achieving the true purpose of cause us to be distracted from achieving the true purpose of
Ramadhan, into following agendas set by others in Ramadhan. Ramadhan, into following agendas set by others in Ramadhan.
THE ‘DISTRACTED’THE ‘DISTRACTED’
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““And do not pursue that of which you have no And do not pursue that of which you have no
knowledge. Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the knowledge. Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the
heart - about all those [one] will be questioned.”heart - about all those [one] will be questioned.”
((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36))
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““And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who
call upon their Lord in the morning and the evening, call upon their Lord in the morning and the evening,
seeking His countenance. And let not your eyes pass seeking His countenance. And let not your eyes pass
beyond them, desiring adornments of the worldly life, beyond them, desiring adornments of the worldly life,
and and do not obey one whose heart We have made do not obey one whose heart We have made
heedless of Our remembrance heedless of Our remembrance and who follows his and who follows his
desire and whose affair is ever [in] neglect.”desire and whose affair is ever [in] neglect.”
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 28Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 28))
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As Ramadhan is a As Ramadhan is a “month of being put to test”, “month of being put to test”, within it there are within it there are
countless challenges, temptations, distractions, diversion, deviations countless challenges, temptations, distractions, diversion, deviations
etc. Therefore, we need to always be on guard, vigilant and remain etc. Therefore, we need to always be on guard, vigilant and remain
focus on what we are suppose to attain to in this month.focus on what we are suppose to attain to in this month.
So be in the company of the learned and righteous Muslims. So be in the company of the learned and righteous Muslims.
Especially in the last of Ramadhan, we can still amend ourselves or be Especially in the last of Ramadhan, we can still amend ourselves or be
corrected again to re-focus and guided back upon the right path. corrected again to re-focus and guided back upon the right path.
Allah’s intends for His mercy and forgiveness to reach all Muslims to Allah’s intends for His mercy and forgiveness to reach all Muslims to
be freed from the Hell-fire. be freed from the Hell-fire. Just come back to Him!Just come back to Him!
THE ‘DISTRACTED’THE ‘DISTRACTED’
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Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against
themselves [by sinning], themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy do not despair of the mercy
of Allahof Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is
He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.“He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.“
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“And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit
to Him before the punishment comes upon you; then
you will not be helped.”
(Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 54)
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““And follow the best of what was revealed to you And follow the best of what was revealed to you
from your Lord from your Lord before the punishment comes upon before the punishment comes upon
you suddenly while you do not perceive,”you suddenly while you do not perceive,”
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 55Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 55))
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Many of us perhaps belong to this category. It is in the last lap that Many of us perhaps belong to this category. It is in the last lap that
many may “many may “drop our guarddrop our guard”, or give in complacency and are ”, or give in complacency and are
impatient thinking only of the impatient thinking only of the EidEid (Hari Raya celebration). (Hari Raya celebration).
Actually we forget that the test is not over yet.Actually we forget that the test is not over yet.
Therefore last lap (week) of Ramadhan in fact is very crucial – it can Therefore last lap (week) of Ramadhan in fact is very crucial – it can
““make or breakmake or break”.”.
Thus our Prophet , his Household and companion exemplified this in Thus our Prophet , his Household and companion exemplified this in
the Sunnah of the Sunnah of I’TIKAFI’TIKAF (“ (“retreatretreat”) and intensifying the personal ”) and intensifying the personal
devotions.devotions.
THE ‘IMPATIENT’ – OR THE ‘LACKING IN STAMINA’THE ‘IMPATIENT’ – OR THE ‘LACKING IN STAMINA’
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When we analyse all acts of devotions taught in Islam, it general When we analyse all acts of devotions taught in Islam, it general
teachings about life - it is the ending part that teaches us to increase teachings about life - it is the ending part that teaches us to increase
the intensity of our devotion to Allah.the intensity of our devotion to Allah.
It does not really matter much that we may have made many mistakes, It does not really matter much that we may have made many mistakes,
being careless, lazy and weak at the beginning – for it is in the ending being careless, lazy and weak at the beginning – for it is in the ending
part that really counts.part that really counts.
After all, it is not through our effort that ultimately saves us, but After all, it is not through our effort that ultimately saves us, but
through our sincere intention and true resolve seeking Allah’s Mercy through our sincere intention and true resolve seeking Allah’s Mercy
and Acceptance towards us; our belief and trust of Allah’s Beneficence. and Acceptance towards us; our belief and trust of Allah’s Beneficence.
THE ‘IMPATIENT’ – OR THE ‘LACKING IN STAMINA’THE ‘IMPATIENT’ – OR THE ‘LACKING IN STAMINA’
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THOSE WHO SEEK AND GRANTED GUIDANCE THOSE WHO SEEK AND GRANTED GUIDANCE
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THOSE WHO SEEK AND GRANTED GUIDANCE THOSE WHO SEEK AND GRANTED GUIDANCE
““Whoever fast in Ramadhan, with Whoever fast in Ramadhan, with IIMANIIMAN (Faith, conviction) (Faith, conviction)
and with and with IIHHTISAABANTISAABAN (full accountability; reflection; content (full accountability; reflection; content
with expecting recompense from Allah in Hereafter) – then all with expecting recompense from Allah in Hereafter) – then all
his previous sins are Forgiven”his previous sins are Forgiven”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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“My Sustainer (Lord)! ! Inspire me so that I may forever be
grateful for those blessings of Thine with which Thou hast graced
me and my parents, and that I may do what is right [in a manner]
that will please Thee; and include me, by Thy grace, among Thy
righteous servants (SwOLIHEEN)!” (Qur’an: Naml: 27: 19)
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“ “O my Sustainer (Lord)! O my Sustainer (Lord)! Inspire me so that I may forever Inspire me so that I may forever
be grateful for those blessings of Thine with which be grateful for those blessings of Thine with which
Thou hast graced me and my parents, and that I may Thou hast graced me and my parents, and that I may
do what is right [in a manner] that will meet with Thy do what is right [in a manner] that will meet with Thy
goodly acceptancegoodly acceptance; and grant me righteousness in ; and grant me righteousness in my my
offspringoffspring [as well]. Verily, unto Thee have I turned in [as well]. Verily, unto Thee have I turned in
repentance: for, verily, I am of those (repentance: for, verily, I am of those (MUSLIMEENMUSLIMEEN) )
who have surrendered themselves unto Thee!” who have surrendered themselves unto Thee!”
((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 15Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 15))
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IMPORTANT TO BE ENGAGED IN NOWIMPORTANT TO BE ENGAGED IN NOW
REMEMBER, ONE OF THE CRITERIA OF BEING GRATEFUL IS REMEMBER, ONE OF THE CRITERIA OF BEING GRATEFUL IS
IN KNOWING THE VALUE OF BESTOWALS ALREADY GIVEN.IN KNOWING THE VALUE OF BESTOWALS ALREADY GIVEN.
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This list is not exhaustive, but only my personal reflection This list is not exhaustive, but only my personal reflection as to what Ramadhan teaches me as a Muslimas to what Ramadhan teaches me as a Muslim
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