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““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF TAUSTUDY OF TAUHHEED”EED”
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““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
# 7 (c)# 7 (c)LESSON
REVISED @ APRIL 2012)REVISED @ APRIL 2012)
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You are given not more than You are given not more than 10 minutes10 minutes to discuss to discuss Share, and gather – consolidate – your group’s points.Share, and gather – consolidate – your group’s points.
““Emm... Let us re-cap Emm... Let us re-cap what we have learnt so what we have learnt so far .... far ....
... What is “SHIRK ?”... What is “SHIRK ?”
... its categorization, ... its categorization, types ... Examples ....types ... Examples ....
My ‘ take-away ‘ ...My ‘ take-away ‘ ...
TAMRINTAMRIN
(EXERCISE)
(EXERCISE)
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1.1. Get into your groupings (5 to group). Get into your groupings (5 to group).
2.2. From the previous notes, lessons # 7 (a & b) on From the previous notes, lessons # 7 (a & b) on
““TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH WAL ‘UBUDIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH WAL ‘UBUDIYYAH” ”
– share briefly a summary of what has been – share briefly a summary of what has been
learnt.learnt.
3.3. This is as prelude to the continuation of this This is as prelude to the continuation of this
topic.topic.
CONSOLIDATION EXERCISECONSOLIDATION EXERCISE
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The term “The term “ “ pronounce ‘“ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – means “’ – means “partner; partner;
associate; one who shares; etcassociate; one who shares; etc.”.”
Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :
“ “associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners .”.”
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““falsely setting up or ascribing partners to falsely setting up or ascribing partners to God from amongst the tangible objects or God from amongst the tangible objects or imaginary things in creation or conceived in imaginary things in creation or conceived in the mind, which they regard to be also the mind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their worship (worship (MA’BUDMA’BUD).”).”
Traditionally, it is divided into 2 major categories:
[1] SHIRK AL-’AZEEM (AKBAR)
“Greater shirk” – an obvious, clear-cut association; the belief in other
‘deities’ , or supernatural force, or beings etc. apart from Allah,
believed to be possessing divine powers, or regarded to be
independent of Allah.
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Traditionally, it is divided into 2 major categories:
[2] SHIRK AL-ASHGHAR or KHAFIY
““Lesser (small) Shirk” Lesser (small) Shirk” or or “Hidden” “Hidden” – it pertains to what a Muslim’s – it pertains to what a Muslim’s
objective, focus or intended reason behind his/her acts of objective, focus or intended reason behind his/her acts of
devotional worship, sacrifice, vows, etc. – i.e. what may affect his devotional worship, sacrifice, vows, etc. – i.e. what may affect his
original intention formulated which, in original intention formulated which, in ‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH, it must be , it must be
‘sincerely done for Allah’s sake alone.’ (‘sincerely done for Allah’s sake alone.’ (IKHLASwIKHLASw). ).
Example, specifically: ‘Doing or not doing Example, specifically: ‘Doing or not doing ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH only to be seen by only to be seen by
people – i.e. showing off, or ostentation -(people – i.e. showing off, or ostentation -(RIYA’ RIYA’ ))
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Thus these are as in the following:
Shirk – setting up of other independent entities as partners to Allah,
as what is done by the pagan idol worshippers. This could be in their
believing in that Allah SWT as having partnership in matters of
exclusive :
[1] Creatorship (KHALIQQIYYAH)
[2] Lordship [RUB-BUBIYYAH]
Even, by acknowledging a rivalry to Allah – as in some culture who Even, by acknowledging a rivalry to Allah – as in some culture who
blasphemously places Satan on this pedestal; or the blasphemously places Satan on this pedestal; or the Ahura Mazda Ahura Mazda
versus versus Angra Mainyu (Good vs Evil) Angra Mainyu (Good vs Evil) of the Zoroastrian belief; etc.of the Zoroastrian belief; etc.
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Thus these are as in the following:Thus these are as in the following:
ShirkShirk – of attributing falsehood to concept of Divinity [ – of attributing falsehood to concept of Divinity [ULUHIYYAHULUHIYYAH] - ] -
as though ‘Godhead’ can be divisible with their false notion of it being as though ‘Godhead’ can be divisible with their false notion of it being
Triune (as in Christian’s doctrine); or believing in the reincarnation or Triune (as in Christian’s doctrine); or believing in the reincarnation or
in-dwelling (in-dwelling (HULULHULUL / /ITTIHADITTIHAD) of God in creation.) of God in creation.
ShirkShirk – attributing Allah with anthropomorphism, conceiving Him as – attributing Allah with anthropomorphism, conceiving Him as
having forms, limited by space, time etc. [having forms, limited by space, time etc. [SIFAAT - WA - ASMA’SIFAAT - WA - ASMA’] ]
ShirkShirk - setting up intermediaries and directing worship to it, alleging - setting up intermediaries and directing worship to it, alleging
that they have divine authority to gaining nearness to Allah SWT.that they have divine authority to gaining nearness to Allah SWT.
ShirkShirk – exclusive obedience ( – exclusive obedience (TA’ATTA’AT) to others besides Allah SWT ) to others besides Allah SWT
alone.alone.
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Thus these are as in the following:
Shirk – blindly imitating others in their worship of their MA’BUD
(object or entities of which they direct their worship to).
Shirk – in believing that the natural causes (ASBAB), as being
absolute and independent of Allah’s control.
Shirk – in doing specific religious devotions (‘IBADAH KHUSUSIYAH)
which are to be done solely (sincerely) for Allah SWT – viz. Swolah,
fasting, vows, pilgrimage, Du’a, animal sacrifice, etc. but instead
done for other purposes e.g. RIYA’, NIFAQ – or done with sinister
motive of fulfilling a condition in doing SIHIR (magic / sorcery).
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““Which their followers then erected, but they did not worship these Which their followers then erected, but they did not worship these
statues.”statues.”
“When the first generation all died, they were replaced by
subsequent generation who were ignorant, and had forgotten the
knowledge of the earlier generation.
Thence forth, they began to direct their worship to these idols Thence forth, they began to direct their worship to these idols
(thereby, committed (thereby, committed SHIRKSHIRK).).
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Thus, we can discern that the primary cause of Thus, we can discern that the primary cause of SHIRKSHIRK is is ignorance ignorance
i.e. when they imitated blindly (i.e. when they imitated blindly (TAQLEEDTAQLEED) ) rituals in their worship rituals in their worship
to Allah and blindly follow to Allah and blindly follow aspects of beliefaspects of belief without knowledge without knowledge
thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.
Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :
Thus, we can discern that the primary cause of Thus, we can discern that the primary cause of SHIRKSHIRK is is ignoranceignorance
i.e. when they imitated blindly (i.e. when they imitated blindly (TAQLEEDTAQLEED) ) rituals in their worship rituals in their worship
to Allah and blindly follow to Allah and blindly follow aspects of belief aspects of belief without knowledge without knowledge
thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.
Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :
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““And pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; for every And pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; for every
act of hearing, or of seeing or of feeling (in your heart-mind) will act of hearing, or of seeing or of feeling (in your heart-mind) will
be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36))
“The first-principle ruling regarding formal worship
(rites) is by TAUQIF (reliance upon revelations) and
in following (obedience to the command).”
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“The first-principle ruling regarding formal worship
(rites) is that it be deemed BAATwIL (invalid -
cannot be followed) until there is a clear proof
(basis) of its command.”
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REFLECTION:
Although many may imagine that “Although many may imagine that “TAGHUT TAGHUT ” as only some ” as only some
unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by the source of evil unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by the source of evil
i.e. the devil – yet the reality of “i.e. the devil – yet the reality of “TAGHUT TAGHUT ” is in fact also the ” is in fact also the
deviationist teachings of deviationist teachings of MaterialismMaterialism,, Secularism Secularism , which is , which is
what what ‘idolatry, love of worldly power, lust, greed etc.’ ‘idolatry, love of worldly power, lust, greed etc.’ can be can be
categorised under, something so apparent and can be seen.categorised under, something so apparent and can be seen.
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Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from
IIMANIIMAN i.e. believing in the i.e. believing in the UNSEENUNSEEN ( the Qur’an ( the Qur’an
refer to as “refer to as “AL-GHAYBAL-GHAYB” ), the essential ” ), the essential
fundamental belief of Muslims attaining to fundamental belief of Muslims attaining to
TAQWATAQWA::
REFLECTION:
“(they are those ) who believe in the Unseen (BIL-GHAYB)”(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 3)
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REFLECTION:
Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our Muslim ”, our Muslim
teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths
((TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL), superstitions (), superstitions (KHURAFATKHURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), ),
etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.
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REFLECTION:
Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our Muslim ”, our Muslim
teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths
((TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL), superstitions (), superstitions (KHURAFATKHURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), ),
etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.
Yet, the greatest threat to Yet, the greatest threat to TAUTAUHHEEDEED , which can become , which can become
a form of a form of SHIRKSHIRK to Allah, is “ to Allah, is “MATERIALISM,MATERIALISM,” “” “SECULARISMSECULARISM” ”
as an ideology – a belief to replace our as an ideology – a belief to replace our AQEEDAHAQEEDAH. .
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REFLECTION:
Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as being Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as being
intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who indeed may intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who indeed may
have rejected myths (have rejected myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL) and superstitions ) and superstitions
((KHURAFATKHURAFAT), yet they may still be followers of ), yet they may still be followers of
““TAGHUTTAGHUT” – ideologies that will lead them away from ” – ideologies that will lead them away from
TAUTAUHHEEDEED towards “ towards “SHIRKSHIRK” ; from “Light” into ” ; from “Light” into
“Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.“Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.
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““whoever rejects evil (whoever rejects evil (TAGHUTTAGHUT) and believes in Allah ) and believes in Allah
hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that
never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all
things.”things.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))
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““Allah is the Protector (Allah is the Protector (WALIYWALIY) of those who have ) of those who have
faith: from the depths of darkness He will lead faith: from the depths of darkness He will lead
them forth into light. them forth into light.
Of those who reject faith the patrons are the evil Of those who reject faith the patrons are the evil
ones (ones (TAGHUTTAGHUT) : from light they will lead them ) : from light they will lead them
forth into the depths of darkness. They will be forth into the depths of darkness. They will be
companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257))
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ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS
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““WHEN THE HYPOCRITES (WHEN THE HYPOCRITES (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) come ) come
unto thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou unto thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou
art indeed Allah's Messenger!" But Allah knows art indeed Allah's Messenger!" But Allah knows
that thou art truly His Messenger; and He bears that thou art truly His Messenger; and He bears
witness that the hypocrites (witness that the hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) are ) are
indeed false [in their declaration of faith].”indeed false [in their declaration of faith].”
((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 1Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 1))
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““They have made They have made their oaths a cover [for their falseness], their oaths a cover [for their falseness],
and thus they turn others away from the Path of Allah. and thus they turn others away from the Path of Allah.
Evil indeed is all that they are wont to do: this, because Evil indeed is all that they are wont to do: this, because
[they profess that] they have attained to faith, whereas [they profess that] they have attained to faith, whereas
[inwardly] they deny the truth [inwardly] they deny the truth - and so, a seal has been - and so, a seal has been
set on their hearts so that they can no longer understand set on their hearts so that they can no longer understand
[what is true and what false].”[what is true and what false].”
((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 2-3Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 2-3))
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““Now when thou seest them, Now when thou seest them, their outward appearance their outward appearance
may please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclined may please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclined
to lend ear to what they sayto lend ear to what they say. [But though they may seem . [But though they may seem
as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly] as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly]
propped up, they think that every shout is [directed] propped up, they think that every shout is [directed]
against them. against them. They are the [real] enemies [of all faith], so They are the [real] enemies [of all faith], so
beware of them. beware of them. [They deserve the imprecation,] "May [They deserve the imprecation,] "May
Allah destroy them!" How perverted are their minds!“Allah destroy them!" How perverted are their minds!“
((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 4Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 4))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“ “Hast thou not observed those who assert that they Hast thou not observed those who assert that they
believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee
and that which hath been sent down before thee and that which hath been sent down before thee
desiring to go to TAGHUT desiring to go to TAGHUT (the devil) for judgement, (the devil) for judgement,
whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in
him; and him; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.” desires to lead them far astray.”
((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60))
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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
From being a From being a MuslimMuslim, one has to strive to be true believer – , one has to strive to be true believer – Mu’-Mu’-
meenmeen..
Without which hypocrisy (Without which hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ) may afflict him.) may afflict him.
Thus Islam commands us to continuously seek to acquire knowledge. Thus Islam commands us to continuously seek to acquire knowledge.
Especially regarding belief, our intellectual curiosity must not be left to Especially regarding belief, our intellectual curiosity must not be left to
stray into either ‘stray into either ‘blind-faithblind-faith’ or ‘’ or ‘cynicism and doubtscynicism and doubts.’.’
A Muslim must always strive towards A Muslim must always strive towards TAQWATAQWA, and not remain static, and not remain static..
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Submission
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN
MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN
ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN
MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN
IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER
STATIONS,
IGNORANCE CAN LEAD A MUSLIM TO END-UP BECOMING ....
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
ETC.
God-consciousness or Piety
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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
If no effort to eradicate If no effort to eradicate IGNORANCEIGNORANCE - through - through ‘ILM ‘ILM (knowledge) and (knowledge) and
‘AMAL ‘AMAL (practice) striving towards (practice) striving towards TAQWATAQWA, this may lead one towards , this may lead one towards
blind-faith, apathy, doubts and cynicism.blind-faith, apathy, doubts and cynicism.
All these (‘All these (‘blind-faithblind-faith’ or ‘’ or ‘doubts and cynicismdoubts and cynicism’)’) stemming from stemming from
IGNORANCEIGNORANCE of the of the DEEN DEEN may even lead one to may even lead one to SHIRKSHIRK and other sins, and other sins,
especially especially NIFAAQNIFAAQ (hypocrisy). (hypocrisy).
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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
Such people with Such people with NIFAAQNIFAAQ, although still regarded as a , although still regarded as a MUSLIMMUSLIM, ,
would inwardly rejects Islam and undermine its teachings, would inwardly rejects Islam and undermine its teachings,
preferring other “preferring other “ismsisms”, or rules, even when these are contrary to ”, or rules, even when these are contrary to
the Islamic principles.the Islamic principles.
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
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“ “Of the people there are some who say: "We believe
in Allah and the Last Day" but they do not (really)
believe. Fain would they deceive Allah and those
who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and
realize (it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and
Allah has increased their disease and grievous is the
penalty they (incur), because they are false (to
themselves).””
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10))
ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“ “When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth",
they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!" they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 11Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 11))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they
realise (it) not."
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 12)
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“ “When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they
say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety
they are the fools, but they do not know.“ they are the fools, but they do not know.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 13Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 13))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe"
but when they are alone with their evil ones (SHAYAATIN –
their leaders) they say: "We are really with you, we (were)
only jesting.“
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 14)
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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist
their loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are their loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are
merely mocking Islam. merely mocking Islam.
They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty
is in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their is in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their
‘Satans’ ‘Satans’ ((SHAYAATINSHAYAATIN). ).
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“ “Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them
rope in their trespasses (rope in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will wander like ) ; so they will wander like
blind ones (to and fro)”blind ones (to and fro)”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 15Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 15))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“ “These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but
their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.” their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16))
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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme, Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme,
this is only because Allah has gave them temporary leeway for this is only because Allah has gave them temporary leeway for
them as them as ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ, - and to be a test for all of us mankind. , - and to be a test for all of us mankind.
Yet, the reality is that they (Yet, the reality is that they (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) have no true direction ) have no true direction
in life, they are astray, groping like the blind. Their objective is in life, they are astray, groping like the blind. Their objective is
only the fulfilment of their worldly desire (only the fulfilment of their worldly desire (HAWAHAWA’) – being ’) – being
doubtful and cynical even towards Islamic belief in the Hereafter.doubtful and cynical even towards Islamic belief in the Hereafter.
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Thus they would have no qualms in aligning themselves with the Thus they would have no qualms in aligning themselves with the
secular forces or even atheistic regime of this world. secular forces or even atheistic regime of this world.
Their sycophantic attitude towards even unjust and evil dictators Their sycophantic attitude towards even unjust and evil dictators
with their un-Islamic policies (with their un-Islamic policies (TAGHUTTAGHUT), would baffle other true ), would baffle other true
Muslims, yet we cannot denounce them as Muslims, yet we cannot denounce them as KAFIRUNKAFIRUN..
Howbeit, Allah SWT would certainly know who they are.Howbeit, Allah SWT would certainly know who they are.
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT –
(Evil Ones): from light they will lead them forth into the
depths of darkness. They will be companions of the fire,
to dwell therein (for ever).”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257)
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“ “When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath
revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocrites revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocrites
((MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.”) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.”
((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61))
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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
Allah tells us that these hypocrites (Allah tells us that these hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) and the ) and the
Unbelievers (Unbelievers (KAFIRUNKAFIRUN) are in fact being led by ) are in fact being led by TAGHUTTAGHUT, who is , who is
their their WALIYWALIY (patron, protector, friend, helper, etc.). (patron, protector, friend, helper, etc.).
When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a
slippery downward path into further unbelief.slippery downward path into further unbelief.
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“Behold, as for those who come to believe, and
then deny the truth, and again come to believe,
and again deny the truth, and thereafter grow
stubborn in their denial of the truth - Allah will not
forgive them, nor will He guide them in any way.
Announce thou to such hypocrites (MUNAFIQEEN)
that grievous suffering awaits them.”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138)
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““As for those who take the (As for those who take the (KAFIREENKAFIREEN) deniers of the ) deniers of the
truth for their allies in preference to the (truth for their allies in preference to the (MU’MINEENMU’MINEEN) )
believers - do they hope to be honoured by them when, believers - do they hope to be honoured by them when,
behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139-140Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139-140))
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““And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this
divine writ that whenever you hear people deny divine writ that whenever you hear people deny
the truth of Allah's messages and mock at them, the truth of Allah's messages and mock at them,
you shall avoid their company until they begin to you shall avoid their company until they begin to
talk of other things talk of other things - or else, verily, you will - or else, verily, you will
become like them. Behold, together with those become like them. Behold, together with those
who deny the truth (who deny the truth (KAFIREENKAFIREEN) Allah will gather ) Allah will gather
in hell the hypocrites (in hell the hypocrites (MUNAFIQEENMUNAFIQEEN).”).”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139))
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“ “O you who believe! O you who believe! Take not Take not for friends and protectors for friends and protectors
those who take your religion for a mockery or sportthose who take your religion for a mockery or sport,― ,―
whether among those who received the Scripture whether among those who received the Scripture
before you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be before you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be
conscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith conscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith
(indeed).” (indeed).”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))
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“Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with you
unless you follow their form of religion.
Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only) Guidance."
Were you to follow their desires, after the knowledge
which has reached you, then would you find neither
protector nor Helper against Allah.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 120)
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“ “O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the
Christians for your Christians for your AULIYA’AULIYA’ (friends, helpers, (friends, helpers,
protectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectors protectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectors
to each other. And to each other. And he amongst youhe amongst you that turns to that turns to
them (for friendship, patronage) them (for friendship, patronage) is of themis of them. Verily . Verily
Allah guides not a people unjust.” Allah guides not a people unjust.”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)
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““O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy
((bitaanahbitaanah**) those outside your ranks; they will not ) those outside your ranks; they will not
fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank
hatred has already appeared from their mouths; what hatred has already appeared from their mouths; what
their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain
to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom. to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.
((Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118))
*bitaanah : advisors, consultants, protectors, intimate friends, helpers ...
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“ “There is the type of man whose There is the type of man whose speech about this world's life speech about this world's life
may dazzle theemay dazzle thee, and he calls Allah to witness about what is , and he calls Allah to witness about what is
in his heart; yet is he the in his heart; yet is he the most contentious of enemiesmost contentious of enemies.”.”
((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:204Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:204))
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“ “ But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth
spreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilth spreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilth
and progeny: and Allah does not love corruption. and progeny: and Allah does not love corruption.
And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah," his And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah," his
false pride drives him into sinfalse pride drives him into sin: wherefore hell will be : wherefore hell will be
his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place!”his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place!”
((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:205-206Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:205-206))
““The Last Day (The Last Day (QIYAMAHQIYAMAH) will no come until ) will no come until
the leaders of the Ummah mostly consists of the leaders of the Ummah mostly consists of
hypocrites (hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN).”).”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad and TabaraniHadith reported by Ahmad and Tabarani))
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““Verily, I fear most for you that will come upon Verily, I fear most for you that will come upon
(or afflict) you after me, is of the hypocrites (or afflict) you after me, is of the hypocrites
((MUNAFIQMUNAFIQ) who is eloquently learned.”) who is eloquently learned.”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad and TabaraniHadith reported by Ahmad and Tabarani))
““The most evil of people is a person who has ‘two-faces’ The most evil of people is a person who has ‘two-faces’
- when coming to one group with one face and to - when coming to one group with one face and to
another group with another (different) face.”another group with another (different) face.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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““And the signs of a hypocrite (And the signs of a hypocrite (MUNAFIQMUNAFIQ) are three :) are three :
[1] whenever he speaks, he lies; [1] whenever he speaks, he lies;
[2] whenever he make a promise, he renegade (break); and [2] whenever he make a promise, he renegade (break); and
[3] whenever he is accorded with a trust, he betrays it.”[3] whenever he is accorded with a trust, he betrays it.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD
ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –
A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM
“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating
others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the
committing of the sins (of SHIRK) which I do not know.”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)
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DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD
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AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –
UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM
“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship
and evil, and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will
never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”
(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)
DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD
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ALLA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A-’UU-DZU-BIKA - MI-NAL – FAQ-RI – WAL – KUFRI – WAL FU-SUU-QI - WASH- SHI-QAA-QI
WAN – NI-FAAQI – WAS – SUM- ‘A-TI – WAR – RIYAA’
“O Allah! I seek refuge in You ( to protect me ) from poverty,
disbelieve (ungratefulness), immorality (sinning), discord,
Hypocrisy, bragging and ostentation (show-off).”
(Extracted From ‘Al-Adzkaar’ of Imam An-Nawawi)
IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QANWAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAANWAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true
and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false and And make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”
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IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QANWAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAANWAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true
and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false and And make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”
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TO BE CONTINUED TO BE CONTINUED