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TADZKIRAH ON THE SIGNIFICANCE TADZKIRAH ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF “EID-UL-ADHA” CELEBRATIONOF “EID-UL-ADHA” CELEBRATION

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR DARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREIN-HOUSE TALK FOR DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE(MUSLIM CONVERTS’ ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE)(MUSLIM CONVERTS’ ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE)

BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL SINGAPURASINGAPURA

21 NOV 2010 (SUNDAY)21 NOV 2010 (SUNDAY)15 Dzul-Hijjah 1431 AH15 Dzul-Hijjah 1431 AH10 AM @ THE GALAXY10 AM @ THE GALAXYMuslim Converts Assn. S’poreMuslim Converts Assn. S’poreGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASIONATEMOST COMPASIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND

WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-

(HADITH FROM OUR PROPHET(HADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.W S.A.W.).)

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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: Baqarah 2:143(Qur’an: Baqarah 2:143))

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Even though today, Muslims may not actively carry out the Even though today, Muslims may not actively carry out the task to invite others to Islam (task to invite others to Islam (Da’wahDa’wah) which is most ) which is most unfortunate (may Allah forgive us and be Merciful), yet the unfortunate (may Allah forgive us and be Merciful), yet the message of Islam would still manifest itself through when the message of Islam would still manifest itself through when the Muslim practise Islam. Muslim practise Islam.

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TASAWWUR TASAWWUR ISLAMISLAM



Especially to those amongst mankind who are discerning Especially to those amongst mankind who are discerning observer and who are sincerely seeking the Truth. observer and who are sincerely seeking the Truth.

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Especially to those amongst mankind who are discerning Especially to those amongst mankind who are discerning observer and who are sincerely seeking the Truth. observer and who are sincerely seeking the Truth.

They would still be able to appreciate the virtues of the They would still be able to appreciate the virtues of the teaching of Islam by observing this teaching of Islam by observing this UmmahUmmah in their fulfilling in their fulfilling their religious practices.their religious practices.

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Those who may not be aware should be guided to see, meanings Those who may not be aware should be guided to see, meanings highlighted and explained to them, so that they may ponder and highlighted and explained to them, so that they may ponder and to consider.to consider.

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Those who may not be aware should be guided to see, Those who may not be aware should be guided to see, meanings highlighted and explained to them, so that they may meanings highlighted and explained to them, so that they may ponder and to consider.ponder and to consider.

There are many such signs (There are many such signs (Aayat Aayat ) of the Divine nature or ) of the Divine nature or origin of this Religion of Islam (origin of this Religion of Islam (Ad-Deenul-IslamAd-Deenul-Islam) or manifested ) or manifested in Symbols (in Symbols (Shi’ar – “min sha’aa-iril-laah”Shi’ar – “min sha’aa-iril-laah”) and practices still ) and practices still preserved.preserved.

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And amongst these are related to ways Muslims celebrate the And amongst these are related to ways Muslims celebrate the Days of ‘Eid (Festival). Today, I shall highlight the significance Days of ‘Eid (Festival). Today, I shall highlight the significance of of Eid-il-AdhaEid-il-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice). (Festival of the Sacrifice).

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And amongst these are related to ways Muslims celebrate the And amongst these are related to ways Muslims celebrate the Days of ‘Eid (Festival). Today, I shall highlight the significance Days of ‘Eid (Festival). Today, I shall highlight the significance of of Eid-il-AdhaEid-il-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice). (Festival of the Sacrifice).

Which is very much connected to the history, creed and ways Which is very much connected to the history, creed and ways of the Prophet Ibrahim(Abraham) a.s.of the Prophet Ibrahim(Abraham) a.s.

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““Allah and His angels, send (salutation, prayers Allah and His angels, send (salutation, prayers and) blessings on the Prophet (Muhammad): O and) blessings on the Prophet (Muhammad): O ye that believe! send ye (salutation, prayers ye that believe! send ye (salutation, prayers and) blessings on him and salute him, with a and) blessings on him and salute him, with a worthy (respect and) salutation.”worthy (respect and) salutation.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 56Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 56))




ـلَعـلـىم آ ِلم ـلَو َّمـد،م حُممح ـلَعـلـىم ـلَص ِّلم َّمم حُهـ هّـل ـلَعـلـىم آ ِلم ال ـلَو َّمـد،م حُممح ـلَعـلـىم ـلَص ِّلم َّمم حُهـ هّـل الَّمد َّمدحُممح حُممح ،م ،م

ـلَعـلـىم ـلَو ـلَمم رْباراهـي ـلَعـلـىم إ ـلَتم َّـليـ ـلَص ـلَعـلـىم ـلَكمـام ـلَو ـلَمم رْباراهـي ـلَعـلـىم إ ـلَتم َّـليـ ـلَص ـلَكمـام رْباراهـيم رْباراهـيمآ ِلم إ ،،آ ِلم إ

رْكم م م َّمم با ِر حُهـ هّـل ـلَمـجـيدم ،م ال ـلَحمـي ٌدم ـلَكم َّن رْكم ِإ َّمم با ِر حُهـ هّـل ـلَمـجـيدم ،م ال ـلَحمـي ٌدم ـلَكم َّن ِإَّمـد،م م حُممح ـلَعـلـىم آ ِلم ـلَو َّمـد،م حُممح َّمـد،م م ـلَعـلـىم حُممح ـلَعـلـىم آ ِلم ـلَو َّمـد،م حُممح ـلَعـلـىم ـلَعـلـىم ـلَو ـلَمم رْباراهـي ـلَعـلـىم إ ـلَتم رْك ـلَعـلـىم ـلَكمـام بار ـلَو ـلَمم رْباراهـي ـلَعـلـىم إ ـلَتم رْك ـلَكمـام بارـلَمـجـيد ـلَحمـي ٌدم ـلَكم َّن رْباراهيم،م ِإ ـلَمـجـيدآ ِلم إ ـلَحمـي ٌدم ـلَكم َّن رْباراهيم،م ِإ م .م .م م آ ِلم إ


WHEN ASKED HOW TO MAKE THE “WHEN ASKED HOW TO MAKE THE “SOLAWATSOLAWAT”, MUSLIMS ARE TAUGHT TO SAY:”, MUSLIMS ARE TAUGHT TO SAY:

‘‘O AllO Allaah, send prayers upon Muh, send prayers upon Muhhammad and the ammad and the family (followers) of Mufamily (followers) of Muhhammad, just as You ammad, just as You sent prayers upon Ibrsent prayers upon Ibraaheem and upon the family heem and upon the family (followers) of Ibr(followers) of Ibraaheem. Verily, You are full of heem. Verily, You are full of praise and majesty. praise and majesty.

O AllO Allaah, send blessings upon Muh, send blessings upon Muhhammad and upon ammad and upon the family (followers) of Muthe family (followers) of Muhhammad, just as You ammad, just as You sent blessings upon Ibrsent blessings upon Ibraaheem and upon the heem and upon the family (followers) of Ibrfamily (followers) of Ibraaheem. Verily, You are heem. Verily, You are full of praise and majesty.’full of praise and majesty.’


WHEN ASKED HOW TO MAKE THE “WHEN ASKED HOW TO MAKE THE “SOLAWATSOLAWAT”, MUSLIMS ARE TAUGHT TO SAY:”, MUSLIMS ARE TAUGHT TO SAY:

Today, there are much misunderstanding and enmity towards Today, there are much misunderstanding and enmity towards the personality of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Especially the personality of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Especially from the from the Ahlul-KitabAhlul-Kitab (People of the Book) who actually shares (People of the Book) who actually shares many commonality with many commonality with Al-IslamAl-Islam..

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Today, there are much misunderstanding and enmity towards Today, there are much misunderstanding and enmity towards the personality of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Especially the personality of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Especially from the from the Ahlul-KitabAhlul-Kitab (People of the Book) who actually shares (People of the Book) who actually shares many commonality with many commonality with Al-IslamAl-Islam..

It is by tracing back to a common ancestry (the Prophet It is by tracing back to a common ancestry (the Prophet Abraham a.s.), a common tradition and a common creed of Abraham a.s.), a common tradition and a common creed of one who is well-known and regarded with respect and honour one who is well-known and regarded with respect and honour by Jews and Christians – much of the distrust and prejudices by Jews and Christians – much of the distrust and prejudices which ‘veiled’ many from seeing the truth of Prophet which ‘veiled’ many from seeing the truth of Prophet Muhammad’s message, can be averted or removed, and a Muhammad’s message, can be averted or removed, and a rational unbiased assessment can then be formed by those rational unbiased assessment can then be formed by those sincerely looking for the truth regarding Islam’s message.sincerely looking for the truth regarding Islam’s message.

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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)

a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)

ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)


““After Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, After Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, Sara’i, Abram’s wifeSara’i, Abram’s wife,, took Hagar the Egyptian took Hagar the Egyptian, her maid, and , her maid, and gave her to Abram gave her to Abram her husband her husband as a wifeas a wife. And he went in to . And he went in to her and she conceived ...” her and she conceived ...”

((Genesis: 16: 3-4Genesis: 16: 3-4))

THE BIBLICAL PROOF :THE BIBLICAL PROOF :


“ “If a man has two wives, the one he loved and the other he If a man has two wives, the one he loved and the other he

disliked, and they have borne him children, both the loved disliked, and they have borne him children, both the loved

and the disliked, and and the disliked, and if the first-born is hers that is dislikedif the first-born is hers that is disliked, ,

then on the day he assigns his possessions as an inheritance then on the day he assigns his possessions as an inheritance

to his sons, he may not treat his son of the loved as the first-to his sons, he may not treat his son of the loved as the first-

born in preference to the son of the disliked, who is the first-born in preference to the son of the disliked, who is the first-

born, but born, but he shall acknowledge the first-bornhe shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the , the son of the

disliked, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for disliked, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for

he is the first issue of his strength; he is the first issue of his strength; the right of the first-born the right of the first-born

is hisis his.” (.” (Deuteronomy: 21: 15-17Deuteronomy: 21: 15-17))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)

a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)

MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)

ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

JACOB (Ya’akub))

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)

JOSEPH (Yusuf)

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct

descendants of Ishmael)

MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)


SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 135SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 135

“ “They say: "Become Jews or Christians if ye would They say: "Become Jews or Christians if ye would be guided (to salvation)." be guided (to salvation)."

Say thou: "Nay! (I would rather) the Say thou: "Nay! (I would rather) the MillahMillah (Creed (Creed or Religion) or Religion) of Abraham who is Trueof Abraham who is True, and he , and he joined not gods with Allah." joined not gods with Allah."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:135Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:135) )


CHALLENGE TO THE JEWS & CHRISTIANSCHALLENGE TO THE JEWS & CHRISTIANS

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“ “Say (to the Jews and Christians): Will ye dispute Say (to the Jews and Christians): Will ye dispute with us about Allah, seeing that He is our Lord with us about Allah, seeing that He is our Lord and your Lord; that we are responsible for our and your Lord; that we are responsible for our doings and ye for yours; and that we are sincere doings and ye for yours; and that we are sincere (in our faith) in Him?”(in our faith) in Him?”





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“ “Or do ye say that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob Or do ye say that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob

and the Tribes were Jews or Christians? and the Tribes were Jews or Christians?

Say: Do ye know better than Allah? Say: Do ye know better than Allah?

Ah! who is more unjust than those who concealAh! who is more unjust than those who conceal

the testimony they have from Allah? But Allah is the testimony they have from Allah? But Allah is

not unmindful of what ye do!” not unmindful of what ye do!” ((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:140Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:140) )



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““Say : We believe in Allah, and in that which has been Say : We believe in Allah, and in that which has been

revealed to us and that which has been sent down on revealed to us and that which has been sent down on

Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes,

and that which was given to Moses and Jesus and and that which was given to Moses and Jesus and

the prophets of their lord; we make no division the prophets of their lord; we make no division

between any of them, and to Him (Allah) we between any of them, and to Him (Allah) we

surrender (as Muslims).”surrender (as Muslims).”

((Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135))



ASPECTS OF ASPECTS OF ABRAHAMICABRAHAMIC

CREEDCREED


““ATTESTATION TO ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF GOD”ATTESTATION TO ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF GOD”ANDAND

““SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF GOD”SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF GOD”




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SURAH AALI ‘IMRAN: 3: 64SURAH AALI ‘IMRAN: 3: 64

Say: "O people of the Book! come to common terms Say: "O people of the Book! come to common terms

as between us and you: that we worship none but as between us and you: that we worship none but

Allah; that we associate no partners with Him; that Allah; that we associate no partners with Him; that

we erect not from among ourselves Lords and we erect not from among ourselves Lords and

patrons other than Allah." patrons other than Allah."

If then they turn back, say ye! : "If then they turn back, say ye! : "Bear witness that Bear witness that

we (at least) are we (at least) are MuslimsMuslims (bowing to Allah's will) (bowing to Allah's will).“.“

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 64Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 64))


SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 130-131SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 130-131






““And who turns away from the religion of And who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such as debase their souls with Abraham but such as debase their souls with folly? Him (Abraham) We chose and rendered folly? Him (Abraham) We chose and rendered pure in this world: and he will be in the pure in this world: and he will be in the Hereafter in the ranks of the Righteous.Hereafter in the ranks of the Righteous.

Behold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thy Behold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thy will to Me)" He (Abraham) said: "will to Me)" He (Abraham) said: "I bow (my I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the universeuniverse.“ .“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131) )


“ “And remember that Abraham was tried by his And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain commands, which he fulfilled; Lord with certain commands, which he fulfilled; He said: "He said: "I will make thee an Imam to the I will make thee an Imam to the nations.nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from " He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is my offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is not within the reach of evil-doers." not within the reach of evil-doers."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124) ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010



SURAH AN-NAHLU: 16 : 123SURAH AN-NAHLU: 16 : 123

““Then We revealed to thee (Muhammad): ‘Then We revealed to thee (Muhammad): ‘Follow Follow

the ways (creed) of Abraham the true in Faiththe ways (creed) of Abraham the true in Faith, and , and

he was not of those who ascribe divinity to others he was not of those who ascribe divinity to others

besides Allah” besides Allah” ((Qur’an : An-Nahl : 16 : 123Qur’an : An-Nahl : 16 : 123))





The well of Zam-zamThe well of Zam-zam::

‘‘When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the

child under the bushes. Then she went, and sat down child under the bushes. Then she went, and sat down

over against him a good way off, about the distance over against him a good way off, about the distance

of a bowshot; while for she said “Let me not look of a bowshot; while for she said “Let me not look

upon the death of the child.” And as she sat over upon the death of the child.” And as she sat over

against him, the child lifted up his voice and wept. against him, the child lifted up his voice and wept.

And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of

God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her: God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her:

…………((Genesis: 21: 14Genesis: 21: 14 ) )



‘ ‘What troubles you Hagar?” Fear not; for God heard What troubles you Hagar?” Fear not; for God heard

the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad,

and hold him fast with your hand; for I will make him and hold him fast with your hand; for I will make him

a great nation.” Then God opened her eyes, and she a great nation.” Then God opened her eyes, and she

saw saw a well of water a well of water ** ; and she went, and filled the ; and she went, and filled the

skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And God skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And God

was with the lad, and he grew up …”was with the lad, and he grew up …”((Genesis: 21: 14-20Genesis: 21: 14-20 ) )

** This well is – “zam-zam” which still exist in Makkah to this day, This well is – “zam-zam” which still exist in Makkah to this day, at the original location of the House built by Abraham, as at the original location of the House built by Abraham, as testimony to the truth of Allah’s message.testimony to the truth of Allah’s message.




From the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valley From the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valley of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this dayof Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day::


““Behold the Behold the first House of Worship first House of Worship ever set up ever set up

for mankind was indeed the one in for mankind was indeed the one in Bakkah Bakkah (Makkah): rich in (Makkah): rich in

blessings and a source of guidance unto all the worlds, full blessings and a source of guidance unto all the worlds, full

of clear messages. [It is] the place whereon of clear messages. [It is] the place whereon Abraham once Abraham once

stoodstood; and whoever enters it finds inner peace. Hence ; and whoever enters it finds inner peace. Hence

pilgrimage (pilgrimage (HajjHajj) unto the House (Ka’abah) is duty owed to ) unto the House (Ka’abah) is duty owed to

God God by all people who are able to undertake itby all people who are able to undertake it. And as to . And as to

those who deny the truth – verily, God does not stand in those who deny the truth – verily, God does not stand in

need of anything in all the world.” need of anything in all the world.” ((Qur’an : Aali-’Imran 3 : 96-97)Qur’an : Aali-’Imran 3 : 96-97)


Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.


“Remember We made the House (Ka’aba) a place of

assembly for men and a place of safety; and take ye

the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We

covenanted with Abraham and Isma`il that they

should sanctify My House for those who compass it

round (tawaf) or use it as a retreat or bow, or

prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).”(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:125)




““And remember Abraham said: "My Lord make this a And remember Abraham said: "My Lord make this a

City of Peace (Makkah), and feed its people with City of Peace (Makkah), and feed its people with

fruits―such of them as believe in Allah and the Last fruits―such of them as believe in Allah and the Last

Day." He (Allah) said: "(Yea) and such as reject Day." He (Allah) said: "(Yea) and such as reject

faith―for a while will I grant them their pleasure, faith―for a while will I grant them their pleasure,

but will soon drive them to the torment of fire―an but will soon drive them to the torment of fire―an

evil destination (indeed)!" evil destination (indeed)!" ((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:126Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:126) )




“And remember Abraham and Isma`il raised the

foundations of the House (with this prayer): "Our Lord!

accept (this service) from us; for thou art the All-

Hearing the All-Knowing. Our Lord! Make of us Muslims

bowing to Thy (Will) and of our progeny a people

Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our places for

the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in

Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.” (Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:127-128)




"Our Lord! "Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger send amongst them a Messenger

of their own who shall rehearse Thy Signs to of their own who shall rehearse Thy Signs to

them and instruct them in Scripture and them and instruct them in Scripture and

Wisdom, and purify themWisdom, and purify them; for Thou art the ; for Thou art the

Exalted in Might the Wise." Exalted in Might the Wise."





SURAH HAJJ: 22 : 27-28SURAH HAJJ: 22 : 27-28



SURAH HAJJ: 22 : 27-28SURAH HAJJ: 22 : 27-28

"And "And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will

come come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of

camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and

distant mountain highways; distant mountain highways;

"That they may "That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, witness the benefits (provided) for them,

and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days

appointed over the cattle which He has provided for appointed over the cattle which He has provided for

them (for sacrifice): them (for sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the then eat ye thereof and feed the

distressed ones in want.” distressed ones in want.”

((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 27-28Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 27-28) ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

SURAH SAFFAT: 37 : 102SURAH SAFFAT: 37 : 102




““Then when (the son Ishmael) reached (the age of Then when (the son Ishmael) reached (the age of

serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in

vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: now see what is vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: now see what is

thy view!" thy view!"

(The son) said(The son) said: "O my father! do as thou art : "O my father! do as thou art

commanded: thou will find me if Allah so wills one commanded: thou will find me if Allah so wills one

practicing Patience and Constancy!" practicing Patience and Constancy!"

(Qur’an: Saffat: 37 : 102)


SURAH SAFFAT: 37 :103-108SURAH SAFFAT: 37 :103-108



“ “So when they had both submitted (to Allah), and So when they had both submitted (to Allah), and

He had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for He had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for

sacrifice). We called out to him "O Abraham! sacrifice). We called out to him "O Abraham!

"Thou hast already fulfilled the dream!"― thus "Thou hast already fulfilled the dream!"― thus

indeed do We reward those who do right.indeed do We reward those who do right. For this For this

was obviously a trial― And We ransomed him with was obviously a trial― And We ransomed him with

a momentous sacrifice: And We left (this blessing) a momentous sacrifice: And We left (this blessing)

for him among generations (to come) in later timesfor him among generations (to come) in later times::

(Qur’an: Saffat: 37 : 103-108)

‘ ‘After these things God tested Abraham, and said to After these things God tested Abraham, and said to

him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.”him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.”

Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love,

and go to the land in Mori’ah, and offer him there and go to the land in Mori’ah, and offer him there

as a burnt offering upon one of the mountains of as a burnt offering upon one of the mountains of

which I shall tell you.”which I shall tell you.”((Genesis: 22: 1-3Genesis: 22: 1-3 ) )

A MUSLIM’S RESPONSE TO BIBLICAL NARRATION:




Take your son, Take your son, your only sonyour only son ** Isaac, whom you love, Isaac, whom you love,








Take your son, Take your son, your only sonyour only son ** Isaac, whom you love, Isaac, whom you love,




**This term “This term “your only sonyour only son” could only be referring to ” could only be referring to IshmaelIshmael (the elder brother of (the elder brother of IsaacIsaac) who was Abraham’s ) who was Abraham’s first-born son from his second wife Hagar.first-born son from his second wife Hagar.



‘ ‘And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time

from heaven, and said, “By myself I have sworn, says the from heaven, and said, “By myself I have sworn, says the

Lord, because you have done this, and have not withheld Lord, because you have done this, and have not withheld

your son, your son, your only sonyour only son **, I will indeed bless you and I will , I will indeed bless you and I will

multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven and as the multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven and as the

sands which is on the seashore. And your descendants shall sands which is on the seashore. And your descendants shall

possess the gate of their enemies, and by your descendants possess the gate of their enemies, and by your descendants

shall all the nations of the earth bless themselves, because shall all the nations of the earth bless themselves, because

you have obeyed my voice.” (you have obeyed my voice.” (Genesis: 22: 15-19Genesis: 22: 15-19 ) )

A MUSLIM’S RESPONSE TO :





your son, your son, your only sonyour only son **, , I will indeed bless you I will indeed bless you and I will and I will











your son, your son, your only sonyour only son **, I will indeed bless you , I will indeed bless you and I will and I will


sands which is on the seashoresands which is on the seashore. And your descendants shall . And your descendants shall











sands which is on the seashore. sands which is on the seashore. And your descendants shall And your descendants shall

possess the gate of their enemiespossess the gate of their enemies, and by your descendants , and by your descendants











possess the gate of their enemies, possess the gate of their enemies, and by your descendants and by your descendants

shall all the nations of the earth bless themselvesshall all the nations of the earth bless themselves, because , because




SURAH AL-HAJJ: 22 : 34SURAH AL-HAJJ: 22 : 34


SIGNIFICANCE OF ANIMAL SACRIFICESIGNIFICANCE OF ANIMAL SACRIFICE



“And thus [it is]: unto every community have We

appointed [sacrifice as] an act of worship, so that

they may extol the name of God (Allah) over the

sustenance He gave them from animals (fit for food)

but your God is one God: submit then your wills to

Him (in Islam) and give thou the Good News to

those who humble themselves―…. “

(Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 34)


SURAH AL-HAJJ: 22 : 34SURAH AL-HAJJ: 22 : 34SIGNIFICANCE OF ANIMAL SACRIFICESIGNIFICANCE OF ANIMAL SACRIFICE

SURAH AL-HAJJ: 22 : 37SURAH AL-HAJJ: 22 : 37


SIGNIFICANCE OF ANIMAL SACRIFICESIGNIFICANCE OF ANIMAL SACRIFICE



“ … “ … [But bear in mind] : never does the flesh reach God, [But bear in mind] : never does the flesh reach God,

and neither their blood: and neither their blood:

it is only your God-consciousness (it is only your God-consciousness (TaqwaTaqwa -piety) that -piety) that

reaches Him. reaches Him.

It is to this end that We have made them (the animals) It is to this end that We have made them (the animals)

subservient to your needs, so that you may glorify God subservient to your needs, so that you may glorify God

for all the guidance with which He has graced youfor all the guidance with which He has graced you.” .”

((Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 37Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 37))


SURAH AL-HAJJ: 22 : 37SURAH AL-HAJJ: 22 : 37SIGNIFICANCE OF ANIMAL SACRIFICESIGNIFICANCE OF ANIMAL SACRIFICE


“ “ ... and We ... and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma`il covenanted with Abraham and Isma`il

that they should sanctify My House for those who that they should sanctify My House for those who

compass it round (compass it round (tawaftawaf) or use it as a retreat or ) or use it as a retreat or

bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).”bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).”((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:125Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:125) )




‘ ‘And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you shall keep you shall keep

my covenant, you and your descendentsmy covenant, you and your descendents after your after your

throughout their generations. This is my covenant throughout their generations. This is my covenant

which you shall keep, between me and you and your which you shall keep, between me and you and your

descendents after you: descendents after you: Every male among you shall Every male among you shall

be circumcisedbe circumcised. You shall be circumcised by the flesh . You shall be circumcised by the flesh

of your foreskins, and it shall be as of your foreskins, and it shall be as sign of the sign of the

covenant covenant between me and you. between me and you. * * ””((Genesis: 17: 9Genesis: 17: 9 ) )


AMONG THE SIGN OF PEOPLE OF THE COVENANTAMONG THE SIGN OF PEOPLE OF THE COVENANT::

‘ ‘And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you shall keep you shall keep

my covenant, you and your descendentsmy covenant, you and your descendents after your after your

throughout their generations. This is my covenant throughout their generations. This is my covenant

which you shall keep, between me and you and your which you shall keep, between me and you and your

descendents after you: descendents after you: Every male among you shall Every male among you shall

be circumcisedbe circumcised. You shall be circumcised by the flesh . You shall be circumcised by the flesh

of your foreskins, and it shall be as of your foreskins, and it shall be as sign of the sign of the

covenant covenant between me and you. between me and you. * * ””((Genesis: 17: 9Genesis: 17: 9 ) )

* * Who are the people who still practice this?Who are the people who still practice this?


AMONG THE SIGN OF PEOPLE OF THE COVENANTAMONG THE SIGN OF PEOPLE OF THE COVENANT::

“ “And remember that Abraham was tried by his And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain commands, which he fulfilled; Lord with certain commands, which he fulfilled;

He (Allah) said: He (Allah) said: "I will make thee an Imam to the "I will make thee an Imam to the nations."nations."

He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my offspring!" He “Allah) answered: "But my offspring!" He “Allah) answered: "But my promise is not within the reach of evil-doers." promise is not within the reach of evil-doers."






And remember Jesus, the son of Mary, said: "O Children And remember Jesus, the son of Mary, said: "O Children

of Israel! I am the Messenger of Allah (sent) to you of Israel! I am the Messenger of Allah (sent) to you

confirming the Law (which came) before me, and confirming the Law (which came) before me, and giving giving

glad Tidings of an Messenger to come after me, whose glad Tidings of an Messenger to come after me, whose

name shall be name shall be AhmadAhmad (the Praised One) (the Praised One).”.”((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6) )


SURAH SAFF: 61 : 6SURAH SAFF: 61 : 6



“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now I have much more to say to you, more than you can now

bear. But when he, bear. But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide , comes, he will guide

you into all truth. you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only He will not speak on his own; he will only

speak what he hearsspeak what he hears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to tell you of what is yet to

comecome. He . He will bring glory to me by taking from what is will bring glory to me by taking from what is

mine and making it known mine and making it known to you….”to you….”

((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))


““Jesus is recorded to sayJesus is recorded to say::

“ “But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going

away. Unless I go away, away. Unless I go away, the Counselor the Counselor will not come to will not come to

you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he

will will convict the world convict the world of guilt in of guilt in regard to the sin regard to the sin andand

righteousnessrighteousness and and judgmentjudgment: in regard to sin, because : in regard to sin, because

people do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness, people do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness,

because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no

longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of

this world now stands condemned.”this world now stands condemned.”((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))



““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :‘‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:

“ “The stone the builders rejected has become The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;the capstone”;

The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.eyes.

Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruitproduce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be . He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.”crushed.”

((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))



‘‘By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? grapes from thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.. Thus thrown into the fire.. Thus by their fruit you will by their fruit you will recognize themrecognize them..

Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of he who does the will of my Father * who is in heaven”my Father * who is in heaven”

((Matthew 7: 16-21Matthew 7: 16-21 ) )* * Islam – Islam – ““submission to the wil l of Godsubmission to the wil l of God .”.”



‘‘By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? grapes from thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.. Thus thrown into the fire.. Thus by their fruit you will by their fruit you will recognize themrecognize them..

Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of he who does the will of my Father * who is in heaven”my Father * who is in heaven”

((Matthew 7: 16-21Matthew 7: 16-21 ) )

* * Islam – Islam – ““submission to the wil l of submission to the wil l of GodGod ..””All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010


Re-establishment of Re-establishment of TAUHIDTAUHID (the true monotheist creed of (the true monotheist creed of

Abraham) and restoration of the Abraham) and restoration of the Ka’abaKa’aba to its original to its original

purpose. While it that time, it was already defiled by purpose. While it that time, it was already defiled by

idolatrous practices of the pagan Arabs.idolatrous practices of the pagan Arabs.

Re-establishment of TAUHID (the true monotheist creed of Re-establishment of TAUHID (the true monotheist creed of

Abraham) and restoration of the Ka’aba to its original Abraham) and restoration of the Ka’aba to its original

purpose. While it that time, it was already defiled by purpose. While it that time, it was already defiled by

idolatrous practices of the pagan Arabs.idolatrous practices of the pagan Arabs.

Restoration of the “Restoration of the “religion of submission to God’s Willreligion of submission to God’s Will”, ”,

confirming previous Prophetsconfirming previous Prophets, correcting deviations and , correcting deviations and

fulfilling human need for Guidance with a comprehensive fulfilling human need for Guidance with a comprehensive

laws and moral teachingslaws and moral teachings that soon, led to the spread of a that soon, led to the spread of a

new and cosmopolitan world civilization.new and cosmopolitan world civilization.

It leaves behind to posterity, the only totally preserved It leaves behind to posterity, the only totally preserved

Divine Book of Revelation (Divine Book of Revelation (Al-Qur’anAl-Qur’an) and a corpus of ) and a corpus of

authenticated teachings of the Last Messenger of God (authenticated teachings of the Last Messenger of God (As-As-

SunnahSunnah), and a system of education for every Muslim ), and a system of education for every Muslim

(male and female) that can produce continuous (male and female) that can produce continuous

generation of scholars (generation of scholars (ulama’ulama’) as guardian of this Deen.) as guardian of this Deen.

It leaves behind to posterity, the only totally preserved It leaves behind to posterity, the only totally preserved

Divine Book of Revelation (Al-Qur’an) and a corpus of Divine Book of Revelation (Al-Qur’an) and a corpus of

authenticated teachings of the Last Messenger of God (As-authenticated teachings of the Last Messenger of God (As-

Sunnah), and a system of education for every Muslim Sunnah), and a system of education for every Muslim

(male and female) that can produce continuous (male and female) that can produce continuous

generation of scholars (ulama’) as guardian of this Deen.generation of scholars (ulama’) as guardian of this Deen.

It promote knowledge culture that embraces both reason It promote knowledge culture that embraces both reason

and revelation; reconciling religion with science ; and revelation; reconciling religion with science ;

removing the dichotomy which had hindered progress.removing the dichotomy which had hindered progress.

It seek to establish the unity and It seek to establish the unity and brotherhood of humanity brotherhood of humanity

on the basis of believe in the One Godon the basis of believe in the One God – transcending – transcending

racial, cultural, social, geographical barriers. And the racial, cultural, social, geographical barriers. And the

annual annual Hajj Hajj (pilgrimage) is a clear symbol and (pilgrimage) is a clear symbol and

demonstration of this. demonstration of this.

It seek to establish the unity and brotherhood of humanity It seek to establish the unity and brotherhood of humanity

on the basis of believe in the One God – transcending on the basis of believe in the One God – transcending

racial, cultural, social, geographical barriers. And the racial, cultural, social, geographical barriers. And the

annual Hajj (pilgrimage) is a clear symbol and annual Hajj (pilgrimage) is a clear symbol and

demonstration of this. demonstration of this.

It establishes It establishes communities of worshippers of the One God communities of worshippers of the One God

– conspicuously – conspicuously – even in the midst of the rising secular – even in the midst of the rising secular

(worldly and materialistic) lifestyle dominating most (worldly and materialistic) lifestyle dominating most

other traditional religions.other traditional religions.

97

““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the (things) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of) Our Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto series of) Our Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but us no bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a now hath come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): and Allah hath power over all things.”warner (from evil): and Allah hath power over all things.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40) )




“ The Religion before Allah is Islam (submission to His will):

nor did the people of the Book dissent therefrom except

through envy of each other, after knowledge had come

to them. But if any deny the Signs of Allah, Allah is swift

in calling to account. “((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19) )




99

“Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture and Wisdom *, while, before that, they had been in manifest error.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164) ) * Fulfilment of Abraham’s prayer (ref - Q: 2:129) (ref - Q: 2:129)




100

““Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but

(he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Seal of the

ProphetsProphets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things." : and Allah has full knowledge of all things."

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40) )




101

“Say (to them O Muhammad) : "If ye do love Allah,

follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your

sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31) )





SURAH AL-AN’AM: 6: 162SURAH AL-AN’AM: 6: 162



Say: ‘Behold, my prayer, and [all] my acts of Say: ‘Behold, my prayer, and [all] my acts of

devotion [sacrifices], and my living and my dying devotion [sacrifices], and my living and my dying

are for God [alone]; the Sustainer of all the are for God [alone]; the Sustainer of all the

worlds, in whose divinity none has a share: for worlds, in whose divinity none has a share: for

thus have I been bidden – and I shall [always] be thus have I been bidden – and I shall [always] be

foremost amongst those who surrender foremost amongst those who surrender

themselves unto Him.”themselves unto Him.”((Qur’an : al-An 'am : 6 : 162Qur’an : al-An 'am : 6 : 162))


SURAH AL-AN’AM: 6: 162SURAH AL-AN’AM: 6: 162

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