[Slideshare ]-adab-lesson#15-(adab-our history, legacy and working life)-3-july-2012
-
Upload
zhulkeflee-ismail -
Category
Education
-
view
428 -
download
0
description
Transcript of [Slideshare ]-adab-lesson#15-(adab-our history, legacy and working life)-3-july-2012
1
LESSONS ON LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
Insha’Allah -This is a follow-up course, after completionof 18 weeks course on the kitab “Ta’lim al-Muta’allimTariqit Ta’allum ” of Sheikh Tajuddin Nu’man Zarnuji
( 3 July 2012 )Every Wednesday night @ 8pmWisma Indah 450 Changi Rd,#02-00(Next to Masjid Kassim),
Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc.” sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice
LESSON# 15LESSON# 15 IN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFUL.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
CONTINUATION OF THE 2ND RUN MODULE
PART 2
RECAP PREVIOUS LESSON
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
By retracing our life, we start with understanding By retracing our life, we start with understanding
our basic nature as a human being - having our basic nature as a human being - having
inherent powers and their potentialities to be inherent powers and their potentialities to be
developed.developed.
RECAP PREVIOUS LESSON
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)
Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):
[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)
Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.
AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.
ALLAH RASULULLAH
HEREAFTERHEREAFTERAL-QUR’AN
AS-SUNNAH
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
SELFSELF
ALLAH RASULULLAH
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
AL-QUR’AN
TEACHERSTEACHERS
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AS-SUNNAH
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
PARENTSPARENTS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
TIMETIME
7
Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.
IMAM MADZAAHIB
AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
These, on the following charts, are the general overview of These, on the following charts, are the general overview of
whom we need to relate with our “whom we need to relate with our “ADABADAB” to – while we are in ” to – while we are in
this world. To know their places and accord them their due.this world. To know their places and accord them their due.
It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should be It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should be
drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along. The drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along. The
subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are
interconnected wholistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan. interconnected wholistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan.
For “For “we are in the world but not of this worldwe are in the world but not of this world.”.”
WaAllaahu a’lam. WaAllaahu a’lam.
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
SELFSELF
ALLAH RASULULLAH
SIBLINGSSIBLINGS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS
AL-QUR’AN
TEACHERSTEACHERS
FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS
NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS THE WORLDTHE WORLD
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AS-SUNNAH
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
IMAM MADZAAHIB
FRIENDS
CO-WORKERS
SPOUSESPOUSE
CHILDRENCHILDREN
PARENTSPARENTS
WEALTH
STATUS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
TIMETIME
HEALTHHEALTH
AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA
CLASSMATES
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE
ANCESTORSANCESTORSAD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAH
AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH
HISTORYHISTORY
MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID
AMBITIONSAMBITIONS
IN-LAWS
NGO’s/GO’s10
APPENDIX
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
SELFSELF
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGETEACHERSTEACHERS
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
PARENTSPARENTS
TIMETIME
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEEEMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE
CO-WORKERSCO-WORKERS
RELATIONSHIP IN WORKING LIFERELATIONSHIP IN WORKING LIFE
SPOUSESPOUSE
CHILDRENCHILDREN
HEALTHHEALTH
“.. fulfil (all) obligations” (Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1)
ALLAHRASULULLAH
FRIENDSFRIENDS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
“Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA) wherever you may be,...Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA) wherever you may be,... (Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tabrani)
BE RESPONSIBLE TOWARDS ALL BE RESPONSIBLE TOWARDS ALL CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONSCONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
AMBITIONAMBITION WEALTHWEALTHSTATUSSTATUS
SELFSELF
ALLAH RASULULLAH
SIBLINGSSIBLINGS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS
AL-QUR’AN
TEACHERSTEACHERS
FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS
NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS THE WORLDTHE WORLD
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AS-SUNNAH
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
IMAM MADZAAHIB
FRIENDS
CO-WORKERS
SPOUSESPOUSE
CHILDRENCHILDREN
PARENTSPARENTS
WEALTH
STATUS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
TIMETIME
HEALTHHEALTH
AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA
CLASSMATES
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE
ANCESTORSANCESTORSAD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAH
AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH
HISTORYHISTORY
MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID
AMBITIONSAMBITIONS
IN-LAWS
NGO’s/GO’s12
APPENDIX
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
HISTORYHISTORY
SELFSELF
ALLAH RASULULLAH
SIBLINGSSIBLINGS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS
AL-QUR’AN
TEACHERSTEACHERS
FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS
NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS THE WORLDTHE WORLD
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AS-SUNNAH
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
IMAM MADZAAHIB
FRIENDS
CO-WORKERS
SPOUSESPOUSE
CHILDRENCHILDREN
PARENTSPARENTS
WEALTH
STATUS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
TIMETIME
HEALTHHEALTH
AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA
CLASSMATES
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE
ANCESTORSANCESTORS
AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH
HISTORYHISTORY
MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID
AMBITIONSAMBITIONS
IN-LAWS
NGO’s/GO’s13
APPENDIX
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
HISTORYHISTORY
STATUSSTATUS AMBITIONAMBITION WEALTHWEALTH
AD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAH
SELFSELF
ALLAH RASULULLAH
SIBLINGSSIBLINGS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS
AL-QUR’AN
TEACHERSTEACHERS
FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS
NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS THE WORLDTHE WORLD
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AS-SUNNAH
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
IMAM MADZAAHIB
FRIENDS
CO-WORKERS
SPOUSESPOUSE
CHILDRENCHILDREN
PARENTSPARENTS
WEALTH
STATUS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
TIMETIME
HEALTHHEALTH
AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA
CLASSMATES
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE
ANCESTORSANCESTORS
AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH
HISTORYHISTORY
MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID
AMBITIONSAMBITIONS
IN-LAWS
NGO’s/GO’s14
APPENDIX
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
AD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAHHISTORYHISTORY
STATUSSTATUS AMBITIONAMBITION WEALTHWEALTH
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
What is your ambition in life?What is your ambition in life?
Is it ambition that leads to your career or your Is it ambition that leads to your career or your
career that leads to your ambition? career that leads to your ambition?
What What do we really want in life?
Do we have a choice? Am I in control?
Are my ambition consistent with my true aim in life?
How do I re-align my career ambition towards
conforming with my life aim?
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
SELFSELFRELIGION
DESIRES
FRIENDS
FAMILY
MEDIA
ROLE-MODELS
INTEREST
SUB-CULTURE
SOCIAL / POLITICALAWARENESS
CAREER GUIDES
AWARENESSOF HISTORY
TEACHERS
ECONOMICCIRCUMSTANCES
Actually we are all seeking after “HAPPINESS” … but what is happiness?
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
SCHOOLSTREAMING
ACQUAINTANCE
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible
beings and men to any end other thanbeings and men to any end other than that they may that they may
[know and] worship Me[know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance . [But withal,] no sustenance
do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they
feed Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all feed Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all
sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”
((Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56-58))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““HAS THERE [not] been an endless span of time before HAS THERE [not] been an endless span of time before
man [appeared - a time] when he was not yet a thing man [appeared - a time] when he was not yet a thing
to be thought of? Verily, it is to be thought of? Verily, it is We who have created We who have created
manman out of a drop of sperm intermingled, so that We out of a drop of sperm intermingled, so that We
might try him [in his later life]: and therefore We might try him [in his later life]: and therefore We
made him a being endowed with made him a being endowed with hearinghearing and and sightsight. .
Verily, We Verily, We have shown him the whave shown him the way: [and it rests with ay: [and it rests with
him to prove himself] him to prove himself] either grateful or ungratefuleither grateful or ungrateful.”.”
((Qur’an: al-Insan: 76: 1-3Qur’an: al-Insan: 76: 1-3))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““[Now,] behold, for those who deny the truth We have [Now,] behold, for those who deny the truth We have
readied chains and shackles, and a blazing flame readied chains and shackles, and a blazing flame
[whereas,] behold, the truly virtuous shall drink from a [whereas,] behold, the truly virtuous shall drink from a
cup flavoured with the calyx of sweet-smelling flowers:”cup flavoured with the calyx of sweet-smelling flowers:”
((Qur’an: al-Insan: 76: 4-5Qur’an: al-Insan: 76: 4-5))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to
you a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering you a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering
[in this world and in the life to come]? [in this world and in the life to come]?
You are to believe in Allah and His Messenger, and to You are to believe in Allah and His Messenger, and to
strive hard in Allah's cause with your possessions and strive hard in Allah's cause with your possessions and
your livesyour lives: this is for your own good - if you but knew it!”: this is for your own good - if you but knew it!”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-11Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-11))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““[If you do so,] He will forgive you your sins, and [in the life [If you do so,] He will forgive you your sins, and [in the life
to come] will admit you into gardens through which running to come] will admit you into gardens through which running
waters flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of waters flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of
perpetual bliss: perpetual bliss: that [will be] the triumph supreme! that [will be] the triumph supreme!
And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you
dearly love: succour from Allah [in this world], and a victory dearly love: succour from Allah [in this world], and a victory
soon to come: and [thereof, O Prophet,] soon to come: and [thereof, O Prophet,] give thou a glad give thou a glad
tiding to all who believetiding to all who believe.”.”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 12-13Qur’an: Saff: 61: 12-13))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““[But] do you think that you could enter paradise [But] do you think that you could enter paradise
without having suffered like those [believers] who without having suffered like those [believers] who
passed away before you? passed away before you?
Misfortune and hardship befell them, and so shaken Misfortune and hardship befell them, and so shaken
were they that the messenger, and the believers with were they that the messenger, and the believers with
him, would exclaim, "When will Allah's succour him, would exclaim, "When will Allah's succour
come?" Oh, verily, Allah's succour is [always] near!”come?" Oh, verily, Allah's succour is [always] near!”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 214Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 214))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on
denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please
on earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell on earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell
thereafter as their goal - and how vile a resting-place! thereafter as their goal - and how vile a resting-place!
whereas those who remain conscious of their whereas those who remain conscious of their
Sustainer shall have gardens through which running Sustainer shall have gardens through which running
waters flow, therein to abide: a ready welcome from waters flow, therein to abide: a ready welcome from
Allah. And that which is with Allah is best for the truly Allah. And that which is with Allah is best for the truly
virtuous.-”virtuous.-”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19-197))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
“ “It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered
a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves,
to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and
to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although
they had been, before, in manifest error― they had been, before, in manifest error― .“.“
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
“and [to cause this message to spread] from them
unto other people as soon as they come into contact
with them: for He alone is almighty, truly wise! Such
is Allah's bounty: He grants it to anyone who is
willing [to receive it]: for Allah is limitless in His great
bounty.“
(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will
make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the
religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and the
pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound
understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen)
is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.”
((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to seek knowledge Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to seek knowledge
((‘ILMA‘ILMA), Allah will make easy for him the path to Paradise.” ), Allah will make easy for him the path to Paradise.”
((Reported by Abu Daud & TirmidziReported by Abu Daud & Tirmidzi))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEAll Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEAll Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
“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)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEAll Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““declaration; make manifest; witness; declaration; make manifest; witness;
testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest; testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest;
credential; creed; identification; martyrdom.”credential; creed; identification; martyrdom.”
SHA-HAA-DAH
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
ASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAHASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAH
I bear witness, that there is no god except AllahI bear witness, that there is no god except Allah
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR –WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR –ROSUU-LULLAAHROSUU-LULLAAH
And I bear witness, that Muhammad is the And I bear witness, that Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMessenger of Allah
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
““O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah and His O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah and His
Messenger, when He calls you to that which will give you life; Messenger, when He calls you to that which will give you life;
and know that Allah comes in between a man and his heart, and know that Allah comes in between a man and his heart,
and that it is He to whom ye shall (all) be gathered.”and that it is He to whom ye shall (all) be gathered.”
((Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle
way (way (ummatan wasotanummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with
your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all
mankind (mankind (shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naasshuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and the Messenger as a ) , and the Messenger as a
witness over you.“witness over you.“
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
””This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed
the Signs for those who receive admonition. the Signs for those who receive admonition.
For them will be a Home of Peace in the presence of their Lord: For them will be a Home of Peace in the presence of their Lord:
He will be their Friend because they practised (righteousness).” He will be their Friend because they practised (righteousness).”
((Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your
work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be
brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open:
then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
““And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam), And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam),
through you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for through you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for
you is better than the whole world and whatever it you is better than the whole world and whatever it
contains.”contains.”
((Hadith of the Prophet Hadith of the Prophet ))
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
““Among the believers are men who have [always] been true Among the believers are men who have [always] been true
to what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have to what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have
fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them
are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed
[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSEEXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
TO CONTINUE …..TO CONTINUE …..
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)
TO CONTINUE …..TO CONTINUE …..
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
55
External
Loss of Adab (B)
Internal
(A)
Confusion and Error in Knowledge
It is because of (A) the confusion and error in Knowledge that lead to condition for
(B) The loss of Adab in the community. Both internally and externally.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
56
(C) Rise / election of False leaders
External
Loss of Adab (B)
Internal
(A)
Confusion and Error in Knowledge
Figure 1
The condition arising out of (A) and (B) is:
(C) “The rise of leaders who are not qualified for valid leadership of the Muslim Community, who do not possess the high moral, intellectual and spiritual standards required for Islamic leadership..”
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
57
(C) Rise / election of False leaders
External
Loss of Adab (B)
Internal
(A)
Confusion and Error in Knowledge
“These false leaders then usurped Islamic leadership, who (then) perpetuate the condition in (A) [1] above and ensure the continued control of the affairs of the Community by leaders like them who dominate in all fields.” [2]
[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
58
(C) Rise / election of False leaders
External
Loss of Adab (B)
Internal
(A)
Confusion and Error in Knowledge
“This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of adab.
[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
With the “loss of Adab”, even the knowledge of who the
true leaders and scholars is lost, and the confusion compounded.
Actually this confusion in knowledge can be corrected
through Education ,
Yet, education in man cannot be truly done without his
having basic “Adab” itself.
Thus the importance of restoring the “Adab” in every
Muslim.
It may even have to begin by correcting their misuse of
“terms” (istilah) and clarifying wrongly assumed “definition”
(ta’rifat) that may have caused whatever misunderstandings.59
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant
vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which
impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and
creates general confusion and error in the understanding of creates general confusion and error in the understanding of
Islam and of its worldviewIslam and of its worldview.” .”
Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas :
Thus, perspective of Education in Islam can be defined:
““... Recognition and acknowledgement, progressively instilled ... Recognition and acknowledgement, progressively instilled
into man, of the proper places of things in the order of into man, of the proper places of things in the order of
creation, such that it leads to the recognition and creation, such that it leads to the recognition and
acknowledgement of the proper place of God in the order of acknowledgement of the proper place of God in the order of
being and existence.”being and existence.”
Quoted from: “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Quoted from: “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” by Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud (ISTAC Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” by Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud (ISTAC
publication).publication).
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
EPISTEMOLOGY
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
BRIEF RE-CAP OF PREVIOUS TOPICBRIEF RE-CAP OF PREVIOUS TOPIC
63
AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAHAD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)
MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH
MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIMMUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM
MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHIDMURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID
MUS-LIMUS-LIHH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH
MUJAD-DIDMUJAD-DID
MUJAHID - DA’WAHMUJAHID - DA’WAH
BIL-LISAANBIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAMBIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF
QUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAHQUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAH
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
THE OVER-ARCHING ROLETHE OVER-ARCHING ROLE
““O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger
and those charged with authority from among you and those charged with authority from among you
((ulil-’amri min-kumulil-’amri min-kum).”).”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah
and His Messenger and His Messenger ** if ye do believe in Allah and the Last if ye do believe in Allah and the Last
Day: that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”Day: that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““(There are) two groups in society, that when they are both (There are) two groups in society, that when they are both
good (righteous) then society will be good (righteous), but good (righteous) then society will be good (righteous), but
when they are corrupt, then society will be corrupt.”when they are corrupt, then society will be corrupt.”
((Hadith reported by Abu Nu’aimHadith reported by Abu Nu’aim))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““Verily, the likeness of the Islamic scholars (‘Verily, the likeness of the Islamic scholars (‘ulama’ulama’) upon the ) upon the
earth is like the stars in the sky which guides (the travelers) in earth is like the stars in the sky which guides (the travelers) in
the darkness whether on land or sea. When they sets (at dawn) the darkness whether on land or sea. When they sets (at dawn)
or disappear, then you might loose the way (astray).”or disappear, then you might loose the way (astray).”
((Hadith reported by Anas ibn MalikHadith reported by Anas ibn Malik))
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
“ “(Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards (Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards
them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger
of Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Sunnah of Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Sunnah
and teaches them to the servants of Allah.”and teaches them to the servants of Allah.”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““He is not from my Ummah (community),He is not from my Ummah (community),
One who do not respect our elders, orOne who do not respect our elders, or
One who is not merciful (kind) to our young, and One who is not merciful (kind) to our young, and
one who do not know (and respect the rights of) one who do not know (and respect the rights of)
our our ‘Ulama’ ‘Ulama’ (Islamic scholars).”(Islamic scholars).”
((Hadith of our Prophet s.a.w. Reported by TabranyHadith of our Prophet s.a.w. Reported by Tabrany))
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
"Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the
(hearts of the) people, rather he takes away knowledge (hearts of the) people, rather he takes away knowledge
by taking away its people (the true scholars – by taking away its people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), ),
until there are no more scholars, the people then take until there are no more scholars, the people then take
leaders that are ignorant, and when they are asked, and leaders that are ignorant, and when they are asked, and
give give fatwas fatwas – religious rulings, (they give) without – religious rulings, (they give) without
knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“
((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““When a trust (When a trust (AMANAHAMANAH)is neglected, )is neglected,
then wait for the time (of its destruction).” then wait for the time (of its destruction).”
Somebody ask: Somebody ask:
‘‘How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’ How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’
He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over, He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over,
not to its rightful (legitimate) person (not to its rightful (legitimate) person (AHLIHAAHLIHA), ),
then wait for its time (of destruction).” then wait for its time (of destruction).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary) )
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““If anyone contends with the Messenger even after guidance has If anyone contends with the Messenger even after guidance has
been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that
becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in the path he has becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in the path he has
chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.” chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL Expanded from talk 28 July 2011 @ Masjid Kassim Annex, for NTUMS (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society) ISLAMIC AWARENESS PROGRAM.
http://al-amthaal.blogspot.com/2008/05/parable-beware-of-masjid-dhirar-mosque.html
Parable first posted on blog Parable first posted on blog MAY 26, 2008 :
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““And there are those who put up a mosque by way of And there are those who put up a mosque by way of
mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in
preparation for one who warred against Allah and His preparation for one who warred against Allah and His
Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their
intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that
they are certainly liars.”they are certainly liars.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107))
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose
foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more
worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are
men who love to be purified; and Allah loves those who
make themselves pure.”
(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on
piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth
his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to
crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,
into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do
wrong.”wrong.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109))
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
SUB-HAA-NALLAAHSUB-HAA-NALLAAH! To understand this parable, which actually was ! To understand this parable, which actually was
based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's
life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the
revelation of these verses (revelation of these verses (asbaa-b al-nuzulasbaa-b al-nuzul):):
When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in QubaQuba
(outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which (outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which
he referred to as the "he referred to as the "Masjid of TaqwaMasjid of Taqwa" upon which was associated the " upon which was associated the
building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and Da'wahDa'wah . .
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Munaafiquun Munaafiquun
(Hypocrites) from (Hypocrites) from Bani GhanamBani Ghanam, knew the importance of mosque as the , knew the importance of mosque as the
sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be
similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league
with one with one Abu 'AmeerAbu 'Ameer, a notorious enemy who fought against the , a notorious enemy who fought against the
Prophet s.a.w. in Prophet s.a.w. in UhudUhud and and HunainHunain, and was then based in Syria., and was then based in Syria.
They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the
hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam
and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w. and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims
of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as
""Masjid Dhiraara wa KufraMasjid Dhiraara wa Kufra" (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity) " (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity)
was then destroyed.was then destroyed.
WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting
strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be
naivnaivé and foolish. and foolish.
Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also
encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites
today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam, today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam,
although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of Masjid Dhiraara Masjid Dhiraara
(or institutions akin to (or institutions akin to Masjid DhiraaraMasjid Dhiraara) too can never be denied nor ) too can never be denied nor
discounted. discounted.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
In fact, as there are much more In fact, as there are much more munaafiquunmunaafiquun today if compared to the today if compared to the
time of the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious time of the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious
(subtle, sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many (subtle, sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many
unwary Muslims, and are being built and which seems innocuous.unwary Muslims, and are being built and which seems innocuous.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
failure to distinguish the true from the false by using the criteria
and principles in Revelation and Prophetic Wisdom (Al-Qur'an was-
Sunnah);
compounded by their obsession in borrowing un-Islamic standards
from known enemies of Islam;
naiveté lack of hadzar (holding to precautions) in many Muslims;
easy astonishment to things foreign and disliking own traditions;
attraction to forms & systems which they favour more than
principles and truth of Islam (such that they even dare to
compromise these, just to be accepted as being 'progressive &
modern'); All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
loss of Adab and inability to know the true from the bogus
amongst leaders and scholars;
inherent ignorance of the general masses amongst Muslims, which
compounded the disunity and in-fighting amongst the various
Muslim groups;
some of which seemingly seen as promoting Islam but in reality
preferring worldly gains and self-promotion in the world-stage (using:
political, economical, social or other jargons as their concern and
consideration rather than continuing the mission of the Prophet in
spreading Islam to all);
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
love of this world and fear of others rather than being sincere
upon the Deen-ul-Islam, as Allah s.w.t. Clarified and commanded:
“... to be sincere upon this Deen (to the extent)
even though unbelievers do not like it"
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
These factors, couple with other external factors - of forces
inimical towards Islam with their own strategies to weaken and
undermine Muslims; their lending support and assistance to these
munaafiquun, instigating intra-conflict amongst Muslims - makes
the situation to be even worse.
In this state of affairs of the Muslims, institutions like 'masjid
dhiraara' could easily be started, planted, or even through
infiltration by infusing their personnel into existing Islamic
institutions.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
Allah s.w.t. gave us a prototype, a model of what a true mosque
(or any Islamic institution), requiring three important criteria. They
should possess the following:
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““Only a house of worship founded, from the very first day, Only a house of worship founded, from the very first day,
upon upon TAQWATAQWA (God-consciousness) is worthy of thy setting (God-consciousness) is worthy of thy setting
foot therein”foot therein”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108))
(A)(A) TAQWA TAQWA
(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)
This should be the foundation for any Islamic institution. Every This should be the foundation for any Islamic institution. Every
Friday sermon without fail, Muslims are enjoined towards this. Friday sermon without fail, Muslims are enjoined towards this.
Such is its importance, yet Muslims do not make this as basis Such is its importance, yet Muslims do not make this as basis
and the foundation to many of their so-called "and the foundation to many of their so-called "IslamicIslamic" "
institutions. There are even some mosques which pay only lip institutions. There are even some mosques which pay only lip
service to this message of service to this message of TaqwaTaqwa, if we seriously analyse their , if we seriously analyse their
stated objective, their staff and managements' orientation, stated objective, their staff and managements' orientation,
their goal setting and activities. their goal setting and activities.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(A)(A) TAQWA TAQWA
(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)
Borrowing heavily from corporate culture, Borrowing heavily from corporate culture, TaqwaTaqwa is relegated is relegated
to mere labels, or even completely omitted from their mission to mere labels, or even completely omitted from their mission
statement; and they resemble more like community centres or statement; and they resemble more like community centres or
social clubs, with the exception perhaps that there is social clubs, with the exception perhaps that there is As-SwolahAs-Swolah
(prayers). (prayers).
Unfortunately in some, although Unfortunately in some, although As-SwolahAs-Swolah is performed, even is performed, even
this may seem to be of less important activity, relegated as this may seem to be of less important activity, relegated as
secondary or regarded as incidental or even ritual when secondary or regarded as incidental or even ritual when
compared to what they had planned as programs.compared to what they had planned as programs.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(A)(A) TAQWATAQWA
(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)
How can How can TaqwaTaqwa become its foundation? when Islamic become its foundation? when Islamic
programs leading to inculcation of programs leading to inculcation of TaqwaTaqwa - true Islamic - true Islamic
education, education, IslahIslah and and Da'wahDa'wah - is not seriously pursued? - is not seriously pursued?
A check on the understanding of what A check on the understanding of what TaqwaTaqwa is amongst is amongst
members of the congregation/association and those who members of the congregation/association and those who
frequent the mosque/institution, would be a simple test to frequent the mosque/institution, would be a simple test to
determine whether determine whether TaqwaTaqwa is truly upheld as its foundation or is truly upheld as its foundation or
not.not.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(A)(A) TAQWA TAQWA
(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)
If it is not then, we need to correct and re-orientate it to its If it is not then, we need to correct and re-orientate it to its
true focus. Make true focus. Make TaqwaTaqwa the basis for every activity - and the basis for every activity - and
SwolahSwolah is the pillar and program for its continuous inculcation is the pillar and program for its continuous inculcation
when performed with true knowledge. when performed with true knowledge.
If this is opposed, undermined or treated as secondary , then it If this is opposed, undermined or treated as secondary , then it
is one of the sure indication that that institution is becoming (if is one of the sure indication that that institution is becoming (if
not has become) a not has become) a masjid dhiraaramasjid dhiraara..
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
Allah s.w.t. uses the word "abada" which stresses the
injunction "never" to become "never ever." Such is a strong
commandment. We must realise that, when foundation of a
mosque, or so-called 'Islamic' institution, is not Taqwa, and it
shows intent to cause mischief and even leading people away
from Islam, obviously towards infidelity. For Muslim to be
associated with it is forbidden.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
“ “Never set foot in such a place!”Never set foot in such a place!”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108))
This "masjid dhiraara" actually aims at using unwary Muslims
to support their agenda, to give credence to what they are
doing, as though it is Islamic or claim to be advancing the cause
of Islam.
So do not be easily deceived by labels and slogans. Beware!
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
“ “Never set foot in such a place!”Never set foot in such a place!”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108))
(B) As-SWOLAH (B) As-SWOLAH
(Devotional prayer)(Devotional prayer)
The main activity of a mosque is for The main activity of a mosque is for As-SwolahAs-Swolah. Thus its name . Thus its name
""masjidmasjid " is derived from " is derived from ""sajadasajada" (meaning prostration). Our " (meaning prostration). Our
Prophet s.a.w. places Prophet s.a.w. places SwolahSwolah as " as "imad-du- al-Deenimad-du- al-Deen" (the pillar of " (the pillar of
the religion). the religion).
In every Muslim's activity revolves around this important In every Muslim's activity revolves around this important
practice - these must be upheld not just by mosques but any practice - these must be upheld not just by mosques but any
institution claiming to be Islamic (even a Muslim home). institution claiming to be Islamic (even a Muslim home).
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(B) As-SWOLAH (B) As-SWOLAH
(Devotional prayer)(Devotional prayer)
Yet, in the above verse, choosing the appropriate mosque is Yet, in the above verse, choosing the appropriate mosque is
conditional, and Allah s.w.t. forbade praying in "conditional, and Allah s.w.t. forbade praying in "masjid dhiraaramasjid dhiraara". ".
This would include so-called 'This would include so-called 'IslamicIslamic' institutions that have similar ' institutions that have similar
traits. Apart from us not becoming an accomplice to the un-Islamic traits. Apart from us not becoming an accomplice to the un-Islamic
scheme of such institution, it underlines the relationship of scheme of such institution, it underlines the relationship of As-As-
swolahswolah with the overall developmental program of instilling with the overall developmental program of instilling TaqwaTaqwa, ,
which is its very foundation which must be uncompromisingly which is its very foundation which must be uncompromisingly
upheld.upheld.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(B) As-SWOLAH (B) As-SWOLAH
(Devotional prayer)(Devotional prayer)
As our model is "As our model is "Masjid QubaMasjid Quba" or also referred to as "" or also referred to as "Masjid Masjid
TaqwaTaqwa", we should re-discover and implement the system and ", we should re-discover and implement the system and
method of our Prophet s.a.w. method of our Prophet s.a.w.
The mosque is the nerve-centre to inject and revitalise Muslims The mosque is the nerve-centre to inject and revitalise Muslims
and the community with the spirit of and the community with the spirit of TaqwaTaqwa..
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(B) As-SWOLAH (B) As-SWOLAH
(Devotional prayer)(Devotional prayer)
The main program being The main program being As-SwolahAs-Swolah, which if performed with , which if performed with
correct knowledge and realization, lead by educators who would correct knowledge and realization, lead by educators who would
also inculcate in them with appropriate Islamic guidance (also inculcate in them with appropriate Islamic guidance (irshaadairshaada););
strengthening and deepening their conviction (strengthening and deepening their conviction (iimaniiman); );
moulding of their noble character (moulding of their noble character (makarim al-akhlaqmakarim al-akhlaq); and); and
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(B) As-SWOLAH (B) As-SWOLAH
(Devotional prayer)(Devotional prayer)
many other educative approaches following the many other educative approaches following the SunnahSunnah of our of our
Prophet s.a.w. of Prophet s.a.w. of ta'dibta'dib, , ta'limta'lim and and tarbiyyahtarbiyyah - these approaches - these approaches
that has proven to possess transformative power to produce the that has proven to possess transformative power to produce the
best of people - the best of people - the ''Khayra UmmahKhayra Ummah.' .'
People who are capable of fulfilling the People who are capable of fulfilling the AmanahAmanah (Trust) of the (Trust) of the
Prophet of Mercy s.a.w. in elevating the Prophet of Mercy s.a.w. in elevating the KalimahKalimah of Allah as the of Allah as the
highest, inviting to all that is good, enjoin the doing of what is right highest, inviting to all that is good, enjoin the doing of what is right
and forbidding wrong; exuding nobility of character and with their and forbidding wrong; exuding nobility of character and with their
lives to become true witnesses for all other people:lives to become true witnesses for all other people:
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(B) As-SWOLAH (B) As-SWOLAH
(Devotional prayer)(Devotional prayer)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle
way [justly balanced], so that [with your lives] you might bear way [justly balanced], so that [with your lives] you might bear
witness to the truth before all mankind, and that the Messenger witness to the truth before all mankind, and that the Messenger
might bear witness to it before you.”might bear witness to it before you.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 143Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 143))
(C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN (C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN
(Those who make themselves pure)(Those who make themselves pure)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
““-[a house of worship] wherein there are men desirous -[a house of worship] wherein there are men desirous
of growing in purity: for Allah loves all who purify of growing in purity: for Allah loves all who purify
themselves (themselves (MUTOHHIREENMUTOHHIREEN).”).”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108) )
(C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN (C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN
(Those who make themselves pure)(Those who make themselves pure)
What really makes an institution or organization, are its What really makes an institution or organization, are its
constituent or members. A 'constituent or members. A 'masjidmasjid', or mosque, is technically a ', or mosque, is technically a
place for people to gather for prostration and worship. Structure, place for people to gather for prostration and worship. Structure,
building or architecture does not really constitute a mosque if there building or architecture does not really constitute a mosque if there
are no congregational prayer or worship performed there. It are no congregational prayer or worship performed there. It
requires the people, the main constituent. requires the people, the main constituent.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN (C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN
(Those who make themselves pure)(Those who make themselves pure)
So if we truly want to assess quality of a mosque, it does not So if we truly want to assess quality of a mosque, it does not
depend on the building proper, nor the organizational structure, but depend on the building proper, nor the organizational structure, but
its people - those who frequent it and who actively engages in its its people - those who frequent it and who actively engages in its
activity there. activity there.
When the foundation of a mosque is When the foundation of a mosque is TaqwaTaqwa, the appropriate , the appropriate
people would be people of people would be people of TaqwaTaqwa. We ought to be reminded that . We ought to be reminded that
TaqwaTaqwa is the criteria which Allah s.w.t. Himself uses in determining is the criteria which Allah s.w.t. Himself uses in determining
who is the most honoured amongst man. who is the most honoured amongst man.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN (C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN
(Those who make themselves pure)(Those who make themselves pure)
Alas, in some mosques or Islamic institutions, Alas, in some mosques or Islamic institutions, TaqwaTaqwa has not has not
been regarded as an important criteria (or even some do not regard been regarded as an important criteria (or even some do not regard
it as a criteria). Worldly attainments and academic excellence, it it as a criteria). Worldly attainments and academic excellence, it
seems has precedence overseems has precedence over Taqwa Taqwa..
Some may argue, that it is not easy to assess Some may argue, that it is not easy to assess TaqwaTaqwa. Well Allah . Well Allah
s.w.t. makes it easy by informing of this quality: the quality of those s.w.t. makes it easy by informing of this quality: the quality of those
""men who love to be purified; and Allah loves those who make men who love to be purified; and Allah loves those who make
themselves purethemselves pure.”.”
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN (C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN
(Those who make themselves pure)(Those who make themselves pure)
These, obviously are pious or God-fearing people, for the These, obviously are pious or God-fearing people, for the
meaning of pure here are : "meaning of pure here are : "those who constantly seek forgiveness those who constantly seek forgiveness
of sins through reparation and repentance, striving with their of sins through reparation and repentance, striving with their
utmost in Allah's way, patiently persevering to gain nearness to utmost in Allah's way, patiently persevering to gain nearness to
AllahAllah." ."
And when Allah s.w.t. says that He loves such people, their And when Allah s.w.t. says that He loves such people, their
presence indeed are source of Allah's blessings and bestowals upon presence indeed are source of Allah's blessings and bestowals upon
everyone who are there with them. everyone who are there with them.
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
(C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN (C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN
(Those who make themselves pure)(Those who make themselves pure)
It is sad, such quality may now be regarded by some people as It is sad, such quality may now be regarded by some people as
archaic, traditional and therefore obsolete! archaic, traditional and therefore obsolete! LAA-HAW-LA WA-LAA LAA-HAW-LA WA-LAA
QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH.QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH.
These people (These people (munaafiqunmunaafiqun), their characteristics and likes are ), their characteristics and likes are
mentioned in the Qur’an by Allah – to warn us of them ..... mentioned in the Qur’an by Allah – to warn us of them ..... So be So be
forewarned !forewarned !
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)
TO BE CONTINUED TO BE CONTINUED - -
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2012
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.”
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2012
http://an-naseehah.blogspot.com/http://an-naseehah.blogspot.com/
http://introductiontotauhid.blogspot.com/http://introductiontotauhid.blogspot.com/
http://oyoubelievers.blogspot.com/http://oyoubelievers.blogspot.com/
http://al-amthaal.blogspot.com/http://al-amthaal.blogspot.com/
http://zhulkeflee-archive.blogspot.com/ http://zhulkeflee-archive.blogspot.com/
http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/
http://with-the-truthful.blogspot.com/ http://with-the-truthful.blogspot.com/
http ://muqaddam-nurul.blogspot.com/http ://muqaddam-nurul.blogspot.com/
All welcome to visit my web-blog:All welcome to visit my web-blog:
113All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)