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““ON BEING A TRUE MUSLIM”ON BEING A TRUE MUSLIM”

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”DARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREDARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE

BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILBY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 31 JULY 201131 JULY 2011 3O SHA’BAN 1432 (HIJRIYAH)3O SHA’BAN 1432 (HIJRIYAH) @ GALAXY, GEYLANG @ GALAXY, GEYLANG

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

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““The best amongst you are they The best amongst you are they who learns the Qur’an and who who learns the Qur’an and who

teaches it.”teaches it.”

((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.).)


Do men think that they will be left alone on saying "We believe" and Do men think that they will be left alone on saying "We believe" and

that they will not be tested?” We did test those before them, and Allah that they will not be tested?” We did test those before them, and Allah

will certainly know those who are true from those who are false.”will certainly know those who are true from those who are false.”

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 26: 2-3Qur’an: Ankabut: 26: 2-3))

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“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and

stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou

their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which

Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly

between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is

the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your

deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah

will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”

(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)


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““The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at

Bakka (ancient name of Makkah): full of blessing and of Bakka (ancient name of Makkah): full of blessing and of

guidance for all kinds of beings:.”guidance for all kinds of beings:.”

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 96Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 96))


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“In it are signs manifest; (for example), the Station of Abraham;

whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty

men owe to Allah―those who can afford the journey; but if any

deny faith; Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures.”

(Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 97)


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

thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on

account of journeys through deep and distant mountain account of journeys through deep and distant mountain

highways. That they may witness the benefits (provided) for highways. That they may witness the benefits (provided) for

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

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

sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in

want.” want.”

((Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 27-28Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 27-28))


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““Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them, perform Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them, perform

their vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House. Such their vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House. Such

(is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for

him it is good in the sight of his Lord.” him it is good in the sight of his Lord.”

((Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 29Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 29))


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““Allah hath appointed the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, a Allah hath appointed the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, a

standard for mankind, and the Sacred Month and the standard for mankind, and the Sacred Month and the

offerings and the garlands. That is so that ye may know that offerings and the garlands. That is so that ye may know that

Allah knows whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is Allah knows whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is

in the earth, and that Allah is Knower of all things. in the earth, and that Allah is Knower of all things.

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 97Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 97))


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 day:of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:


“IkhlashIkhlash” - Sincerity of intention.

“TawbahTawbah” - Repentance to Allah and seeking

forgiveness from whomsoever you have wronged.

“TawsiyyahTawsiyyah” - Leaving a will or advise (for those left

behind).

Getting permission & du’a of parents, husbands &

teachers / Ulama’.


““TazTazaw-waduaw-wadu” -Prepare adequate provisions.” -Prepare adequate provisions.

““IstikharahIstikharah” - seeking Allah’s guidance.” - seeking Allah’s guidance.

““Ta’alumTa’alum” -Learning the “” -Learning the “ManasikManasik” -rules of the ” -rules of the

rites of pilgrimage.rites of pilgrimage.

Choosing good companions and knowledgeable Choosing good companions and knowledgeable

guides.guides.


““La-tansa - zikrullaahLa-tansa - zikrullaah” – Do not forget to always ” – Do not forget to always

remember Allah.remember Allah.

“ “Falaa rafathaFalaa rafatha” – let there be no lewdness.” – let there be no lewdness.

““Wa-laa fu-suuqaWa-laa fu-suuqa” - and commit no sins or ” - and commit no sins or

transgression.transgression.

““Wa-laa jidaalWa-laa jidaal” – and no arguments or ” – and no arguments or

disputations.disputations.


Respect the Host (Respect the Host (TaqwaAllaahTaqwaAllaah) )

Respect the Host’s Place (Respect the Host’s Place (Sha-’aa-iril-laahSha-’aa-iril-laah))

Respect the program which has been sanctioned Respect the program which has been sanctioned

by our Hostby our Host

Respect fellow guests of the Host (Respect fellow guests of the Host (Duyufur-Duyufur-

RaHmaanRaHmaan))

Respect our ownselves.Respect our ownselves.

It is Obligatory to:It is Obligatory to:


Answering Allah’s call, as His obedient servants Answering Allah’s call, as His obedient servants & guests.& guests.To be shown His Signs that we may benefit from To be shown His Signs that we may benefit from it and be developed (educated) further as it and be developed (educated) further as Muslims.Muslims.To attain Redha of Allah : “Hajjan Mabrura, To attain Redha of Allah : “Hajjan Mabrura, wa-sa’-yan mash-kuu-ra, wa-zam-ban magh-wa-sa’-yan mash-kuu-ra, wa-zam-ban magh-fuu-ra, wa-ti jaa-ratan lan-tabur”fuu-ra, wa-ti jaa-ratan lan-tabur”


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PREPARATIONSPREPARATIONS pure intentions & personal sacrifice.

THE JOURNEYINGTHE JOURNEYING Putting on the ‘Ihram’ – state of devotion as pilgrims

journeying to return to his Lord, answer His Divine call.


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FOR MENFOR MEN

Wearing of stitched clothing Covering the head Wearing shoes, socks, etc. Wearing gloves Perfuming on body, on clothe or on

beddings Oiling the head or hair Cutting, biting or trimming nails Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair Hunting Engages in acts that can lead to sexual

arousal Engages in sexual intercourse Cutting of trees or removal of plants in

the Sacred territory Involve in marriage ceremony

FOR WOMENFOR WOMEN

Covering the face Wearing gloves Perfuming on body, on clothe or on

beddings Oiling the head or hair, powdering or

using lotion (make-up) and lipstick Cutting, biting or trimming nails Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair Hunting Engages in acts that can lead to sexual

arousal Engages in sexual intercourse Cutting of trees or removal of plants in

the Sacred territory Involve in marriage ceremony


TAWAFTAWAF Circumambulation around the Circumambulation around the KA’ABAHKA’ABAH..


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SA’ISA’I Re- enacting the running between the hills of Re- enacting the running between the hills of Mount Safa Mount Safa and and

MarwahMarwah of of Prophet AbrahamProphet Abraham’s wife ’s wife HagarHagar..


””O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that ye may was prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn) self-restraint.―”(learn) self-restraint.―”

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


“ “(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of (Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of

you is ill or on a journey, the prescribed number you is ill or on a journey, the prescribed number

(should be made up) from days later. For those who (should be made up) from days later. For those who

can do it (with hardship) is a ransom, the feeding of can do it (with hardship) is a ransom, the feeding of

one that is indigent. But he that will give more of his one that is indigent. But he that will give more of his

own free-will―it is better for him, and it is better for own free-will―it is better for him, and it is better for

you that ye fast, if ye only knew.”you that ye fast, if ye only knew.”



” ”Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the

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

guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). guidance and judgment (between right and wrong).

So everyone of you who is present (at his home) So everyone of you who is present (at his home)

during that month should spent it in fasting, but if during that month should spent it in fasting, but if

anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period

(should be made up) by days later”(should be made up) by days later”



WELCOMING RAMADHANWELCOMING RAMADHAN

1. Praise belongs to Allah who guided us to His praise

and placed us among the people of praise,

that we might be among the thankful for His beneficence

and that He might recompense us for that

with the recompense of the good-doers!

36A Beautiful Supplication containing lessonsA Beautiful Supplication containing lessons

From “Sahifah-Sajjadiyah”From “Sahifah-Sajjadiyah”

A Tradition from a Salafus-Soleh & Ahlul-Bayti Rasulillah – (the great grandson

of Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.)


2. And praise belongs to Allah who

showed favour to us through His religion,

singled us out for His creed,

and directed us onto the roads of His beneficence,

in order that through His kindness we might travel upon them

to His good pleasure,

a praise which He will accept from us

and through which He will be pleased with us!

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3. And praise belongs to Allah who appointed among those roads His month,

the month of Ramadan,

the month of fasting,

the month of submission,

the month of purity,

the month of putting to test,

the month of standing in prayer,

in which the Qur'an was sent down as guidance to the people,

and as clear signs of the Guidance and the Separator!


4. He clarified its excellence over other months

by the many sacred things and well-known excellencies

which He placed therein,

for He made unlawful in it what He declared lawful in others

to magnify it,

He prohibited foods and drinks in it

to honour it,

and He appointed for it a clear time which He (majestic and mighty is He)

allows not to be set forward

and accepts not to be placed behind.


5. Then He made one of its nights surpass the nights

of a thousand months

and named it the Night of Decree (Layla-tul-Qadr);

in it the angels and the Spirit descend

by the leave of their Lord upon every command,

a peace - constant in blessings

until the rising of the dawn

upon whomsoever He will of His servants

according to the decision He has made firm.


6. O Allah,

bless Muhammad and his Household,

inspire us with knowledge of its excellence,

veneration of its inviolability,

and caution against what Thou hast forbidden within it,

and help us to fast in it by our restraining our limbs

from acts of disobedience toward Thee

and our employing them in that which pleases Thee,

so that we lend not our ears to idle talk

and hurry not with our eyes to diversion,


7. we stretch not our hands toward the forbidden

and stride not with our feet toward the prohibited,

our bellies hold only what Thou hast made lawful

and our tongues speak only what Thou hast exemplified,

we undertake nothing but what brings close to Thy reward and pursue

nothing but what protects from Thy punishment!

Then rid all of that from the false show of the false showers

and the fame seeking of the fame seekers,

lest we associate therein anything with Thee

or seek therein any object of desire but Thee!


8. O Allah,


in it make us attend

to the appointed moments of the five prayers within

the bounds Thou hast set,

the obligations Thou hast decreed,

the duties Thou hast assigned,

and the times Thou hast specified;


9. and in the prayers make us alight in the station of

the keepers of their stations,

the guardians of their pillars,

their performers in their times,

as Thy servant and Thy messenger set down in his Sunna

(Thy blessings be upon him and his Household)

in their bowings, their prostrations, and all their

excellent acts,

with the most complete and ample ritual purity

and the most evident and intense humility!


10. Give us success in this month to

tighten our bonds of kin with devotion and gifts,

attend to our neighbours with bestowal and giving,

rid our possessions from claims, purify them through paying the alms,

go back to him who has gone far from us, treat justly him who has

wronged us,

make peace with him who shows enmity toward us

(except him who is regarded as an enemy in Thee and for Thee,

for he is the enemy whom we will not befriend,

the party whom we will not hold dear),


11. and seek nearness to Thee through blameless works

which will purify us from sins

and preserve us from renewing faults,

so that none of Thy angels will bring for Thee

the kinds of obedience and sorts of

nearness-seeking

unless they be less than what we bring!


12. O Allah, I ask Thee by the right of this month

and by the right of him who worships Thee within it

from its beginning to the time of its passing,

whether angel Thou hast brought nigh to Thee,

prophet Thou hast sent, or righteous servant Thou hast singled out,

that Thou bless Muhammad and his Household,

make us worthy of the generosity Thou hast promised Thy friends,

make incumbent for us what Thou hast made incumbent

for those who go to great lengths in obeying Thee,

and place us in the ranks of those who deserve through Thy mercy the

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13. O Allah,


turn us aside from

deviation in professing Thy Unity,

falling short in magnifying Thee,

in Thy religion,

blindness toward Thy path,

heedlessness of Thy inviolability,

and being deceived by Thy enemy, the accursed Satan!


14. O Allah,


and when in every night of this month's nights

Thou hast necks

which Thy pardon will release

and Thy forgiveness disregard,

place our necks among those necks

and place us among the best folk and companions

of this our month!


15. O Allah,


efface our sins

along with the effacing of its crescent moon,

and make us pass forth from the ill effects of our acts

with the passing of its days,

until it leaves us behind,

while within it Thou hast purified us of offenses

and rid us of evil deeds!


16. O Allah,


and should we go off to one side in this month,

set us aright;

should we swerve,

point us straight;

and should Thy enemy Satan enwrap us,

rescue us from him!


17. O Allah,

fill this month with our worship of Thee,

adorn its times with our obedience toward Thee,

help us during its daytime with its fast,

and in its night with prayer and pleading toward Thee,

humility toward Thee,

and lowliness before Thee,

so that its daytime may not bear witness

against our heedlessness,

nor its night against our neglect!


18. O Allah,

make us like this in the other months and days

as long as Thou givest us life,

and place us among Thy righteous servants,

those who shall inherit Paradise, therein dwelling forever,

those who give what they give,

while their hearts quake,

that they are returning to their Lord,

those who vie in good works,

outracing to them!


19. O Allah,

bless Muhammad and his Household

in every time, in all moments, and in every state,

to the number that Thou hast blessed whomsoever

Thou hast blessed

and to multiples of all that, through multiples

which none can count but Thee!

Surely Thou art Accomplisher of what Thou desirest.

AA-MEEN YA ROB-BAL – ’AA-LA-MEEN !

(Grant us these O Lord of all the worlds!)54

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