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““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF TAUSTUDY OF TAUHHEED”EED”

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TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH : To assert that only : To assert that only AllahAllah alone is the God alone is the God

((al-ilaahal-ilaah), we must first reject any other (false deities which people ), we must first reject any other (false deities which people

may ascribe) to be God.may ascribe) to be God.

““LAA-ILAA-HA -IL-LALLAH”LAA-ILAA-HA -IL-LALLAH”

NOTE:NOTE:

In this statement it contains 2 aspects:In this statement it contains 2 aspects:

[1] [1] NAFI NAFI – Negation– Negation

[2] [2] ITSBAT ITSBAT - Affirmation - Affirmation


This statement of This statement of TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Islam is concise, yet explicit and clear, as in Islam is concise, yet explicit and clear, as

it firstly removes any ambiguity by negating all ‘it firstly removes any ambiguity by negating all ‘othersothers’ which mankind ’ which mankind

may have erroneously regarded as god (gods or goddesses), prior to may have erroneously regarded as god (gods or goddesses), prior to

asserting that Allah SWT is the Only God.asserting that Allah SWT is the Only God.


If the negation aspect is not done, our notion of the Absolute Oneness If the negation aspect is not done, our notion of the Absolute Oneness

of Allah, indeed, would be compromised. of Allah, indeed, would be compromised.

Without which, Without which, syncretism may occur.may occur.


This “This “negation-assertionnegation-assertion” process, teaches us Muslims that, to be ” process, teaches us Muslims that, to be

worshippers or devotees (‘worshippers or devotees (‘AABIDAABID) of Allah, we must also be wary of ) of Allah, we must also be wary of

every falsehood, which we are to consciously negate or deny, in order every falsehood, which we are to consciously negate or deny, in order

to assert (purely and sincerely) the Truth of the Absolute Oneness of to assert (purely and sincerely) the Truth of the Absolute Oneness of

Allah.Allah.


TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Allah SWT must be opposed to in Allah SWT must be opposed to SHIRKSHIRK

OnlyOnly ALLAH alone ALLAH alone is to be regarded as God (is to be regarded as God (DivineDivine)),, whilst all others whilst all others

are termedare termed ““TAGHUTTAGHUT.”.”


Therefore to have the knowledge of Therefore to have the knowledge of what opposes TAUwhat opposes TAUHHEEDEED is also is also

necessary (obligatory). necessary (obligatory).

We shall have to also learn to identify what are the “We shall have to also learn to identify what are the “TAGHUTTAGHUT “ and “ and

what constitute “what constitute “SHIRKSHIRK””, so that we can avoid them all., so that we can avoid them all.


Allah SWT alludes to these in the Qur’an:Allah SWT alludes to these in the Qur’an:

For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger, For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger,

(with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the (with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the

‘‘TaghutTaghut’ ’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil)“ (False gods, all powers of Evil)“

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36))


“whoever rejects ‘‘TaghutTaghut’ ’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil) (False gods, all powers of Evil) and

believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold,

that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))


“Allah is the (Waliyy) Protector of those who have faith: from the

depths of darkness, He will lead them forth into light.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257))


““Verily Allah does not forgive the Verily Allah does not forgive the ascribing of divinity to ascribing of divinity to

aught besides Him aught besides Him (i.e. commit (i.e. commit SHIRKSHIRK **) , although He ) , although He

forgives any lesser sin unto whomever He wills; for he who forgives any lesser sin unto whomever He wills; for he who

ascribes divinity to aught besides Allah (ascribes divinity to aught besides Allah (SHIRK SHIRK ** ) has indeed ) has indeed

contrived an awesome sin.”contrived an awesome sin.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48))


Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him: "O my son! Join Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him: "O my son! Join

not in not in worship (others) with Allahworship (others) with Allah: for ascribing partners to Allah : for ascribing partners to Allah

i.e. false worship (i.e. false worship (SHIRK SHIRK **) is indeed the highest wrong-doing.“ ) is indeed the highest wrong-doing.“

((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13))


““They disbelieve(commit They disbelieve(commit KUFRKUFR) who say: Allah ) who say: Allah is one of is one of

three three in a in a TrinityTrinity: for there is no god except One God. If they : for there is no god except One God. If they

desist not from their word (of desist not from their word (of blasphemyblasphemy), verily a grievous ), verily a grievous

penalty will befall the penalty will befall the blasphemers among themblasphemers among them. Why turn . Why turn

they not to Allah and seek His forgiveness? For Allah is Oft-they not to Allah and seek His forgiveness? For Allah is Oft-

Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 5: 73-74Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 5: 73-74))


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

between us and you: that we worship none but Allah;

that we associate no partners with Him; that we erect

not from among ourselves Lords and patrons other than

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

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

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



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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).”).”

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 .”.”

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 .”.”

As previous said, the sin of "As previous said, the sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘ “ is in the ‘ belief belief ’ ’

and not merely the ‘and not merely the ‘outward actionoutward action.’ .’

It is only “It is only “SHIRKSHIRK” ” when a person: when a person:


[1] [1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity

in creation, to be also ‘Divine’; orin creation, to be also ‘Divine’; or

[2] [2] the belief that these other in creation have a share in the belief that these other in creation have a share in

‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive ‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive

attributes; orattributes; or

[3] [3] to regard these as being independent of Allah.to regard these as being independent of Allah.


Note:Note:

It is indeed true when a learned scholar said : It is indeed true when a learned scholar said :

“ “ SHIRKSHIRK “ is an intellectual sin.” “ is an intellectual sin.”

Just like Just like TAUTAUHHEEDEED, it deals primarily with ‘, it deals primarily with ‘thoughts or cognitionthoughts or cognition’; ’;

i.e. what a person ‘i.e. what a person ‘knows and believesknows and believes’ regarding God or the ’ regarding God or the

‘‘DivineDivine’ .’ .


Note:Note:

A person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering to A person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering to

the creed which he professes to follow. the creed which he professes to follow.

Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as a Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as a

““MUWAAMUWAAHHEEDEED”, (those upholding ”, (those upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED) unless clearly ) unless clearly

proven to be otherwise.proven to be otherwise.


Note:Note:

In our learning about what constitute “In our learning about what constitute “SHIRKSHIRK”, we are to learn the ”, we are to learn the

issue well first, so as to be able correct our own understanding – issue well first, so as to be able correct our own understanding –

our own our own AQEEDAHAQEEDAH (Belief). (Belief).

Therefore be forwarned: Do not be hasty to use it in judging other Therefore be forwarned: Do not be hasty to use it in judging other

Muslims, as this involve ‘Muslims, as this involve ‘beliefsbeliefs ’ or of peoples’ understanding ’ or of peoples’ understanding

which is in their hearts/mind - and therefore avoid from engaging which is in their hearts/mind - and therefore avoid from engaging

in arguments with other fellow Muslims. in arguments with other fellow Muslims.


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.


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, specificallyExample, specifically: ‘Doing or not doing : ‘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’ ))



TO CONTINUE … TO CONTINUE …


ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF ‘SHIRK AL-AKBAR’ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF ‘SHIRK AL-AKBAR’

“ “They take their They take their priests and their anchorites to be priests and their anchorites to be

theirtheir lords in derogation of Allahlords in derogation of Allah, and (they take as , and (they take as

their Lord - their Lord - RobbRobb) ) Christ the son of MaryChrist the son of Mary; ;

Yet they were commanded to worship but one Allah: Yet they were commanded to worship but one Allah:

there is no god but He. there is no god but He.

Praise and glory to Him: (far is He) from that which Praise and glory to Him: (far is He) from that which

they ascribe as partner (unto Him)!” they ascribe as partner (unto Him)!”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 31Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 31))



Say, "Allah is most knowing of how long they Say, "Allah is most knowing of how long they

remained. He has [knowledge of] the unseen [aspects] remained. He has [knowledge of] the unseen [aspects]

of the heavens and the earth. How Seeing is He and of the heavens and the earth. How Seeing is He and

how Hearing! They have not besides Him any how Hearing! They have not besides Him any

protector, and protector, and He shares not His legislation with He shares not His legislation with

anyoneanyone."."

(Qur’an : Kahfi: : 18: 26(Qur’an : Kahfi: : 18: 26))



“ “Say: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that is Say: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that is

straight― a religion of right― the path (trod) by Abraham the straight― a religion of right― the path (trod) by Abraham the

true in Faith, and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah.”true in Faith, and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah.”

(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 161(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 161))



Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my

life and my death are life and my death are (all) for Allah(all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the , the Cherisher of the

Worlds: No partner hath He (Worlds: No partner hath He (LAA SHARII-KALAHULAA SHARII-KALAHU) : ) :

this am I commanded, and I am the first of those who this am I commanded, and I am the first of those who

bow to His Will (bow to His Will (MUSLIMEENMUSLIMEEN). ).

(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 162(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 162))



“Yet there are men Yet there are men who take (for worship) others who take (for worship) others

besides Allah, as equal besides Allah, as equal (with Allah); (with Allah); they love them they love them

as they should love Allahas they should love Allah. But those of faith are . But those of faith are

overflowing in their love for Allah. If only the overflowing in their love for Allah. If only the

unrighteous could see, behold, they would see the unrighteous could see, behold, they would see the

Punishment: that to Allah belongs all power, and Punishment: that to Allah belongs all power, and

Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.” Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.”

(Qur’an : Baqarah: : 2: 165(Qur’an : Baqarah: : 2: 165))



““Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the [true] Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the [true]

faith, faith, turning away from all that is false, and be not among turning away from all that is false, and be not among

those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Allahthose who ascribe divinity to aught beside Allah..

Thus, do not invoke (Thus, do not invoke (DU’A DU’A * * ), side by side with Allah, ), side by side with Allah,

anything that can neither benefit thee nor harm thee: for, anything that can neither benefit thee nor harm thee: for,

behold, if thou do it, thou wilt surely be among the behold, if thou do it, thou wilt surely be among the

evildoers!” evildoers!”

(Qur’an : Yunus: : 10: 105-106(Qur’an : Yunus: : 10: 105-106))


* * Meaning supplication as in Meaning supplication as in ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH



“ “Now if they embark on a boat, they call on Allah (Now if they embark on a boat, they call on Allah (make Du’amake Du’a), ),

making their devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; but making their devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; but

when He had delivered them safely to (dry) land, beholdwhen He had delivered them safely to (dry) land, behold, they , they

give a sharegive a share (of their worship to others)!” (of their worship to others)!”

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 65Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 65))



““He is the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him, so He is the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him, so

((FAD-’UUHU FAD-’UUHU **) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in ) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in

religion. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds. religion. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, I have been forbidden to Indeed, I have been forbidden to

worship those you call upon worship those you call upon ((TAD-’UUNA TAD-’UUNA **)) besides besides

Allah once the clear proofs have come to me from my Allah once the clear proofs have come to me from my

LordLord, and I have been commanded to submit to the Lord , and I have been commanded to submit to the Lord

of the worlds.”of the worlds.”

((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66))* * Meaning supplication as in Meaning supplication as in ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH


““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of

AL-‘IBADAH AL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))


““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is (itself) (Supplication) is (itself)

HUWAL-‘IBADAH HUWAL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))



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.


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 as though ‘Godhead’ can be divisible with their false notion of it

being Triune (as in Christian’s doctrine); or believing in the being Triune (as in Christian’s doctrine); or believing in the

reincarnation or in-dwelling (reincarnation or 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, attributing to Him similarity to creation or imputing having forms, attributing to Him similarity to creation or imputing

imperfection, as limited by space, time etc. [imperfection, as 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.


Thus these are as in the following:

Shirk – blindly imitating others, participating in their worship of their

MA’BUD (object or entities of which they direct their worship to). This

includes indulging or believing in any of their superstitious practices

example : of using talisman, luck, charms, amulets, fortune-telling,

astrology, horoscope, making offerings or honouring, invoking, (DU’A)

supplicating to their MA’BUDAT – whether for appeasement to cast-

off ‘bad-luck’ or seeking cure, or even mere acknowledging them –

which when related to their belief or their religion, this clear

contradict or is opposed to TAUHEED.

““Whoever comes to (consult) a Whoever comes to (consult) a ‘ARAFAN ‘ARAFAN (shaman, (shaman,

medium), or a medium), or a SAAHIRSAAHIR (practitioner of magic, sorcery, occult (practitioner of magic, sorcery, occult

etc.), or a etc.), or a KAAHINKAAHIN (fortune-teller), and then he believes in (fortune-teller), and then he believes in

whatever they say, this would make him a whatever they say, this would make him a KAAFIRKAAFIR

(disbeliever, rejecter, denier) of what has been revealed to (disbeliever, rejecter, denier) of what has been revealed to

Muhammad (salutations of Allah and peace be upon him Muhammad (salutations of Allah and peace be upon him

and his household).”and his household).”

((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))


““Whosoever changes mind in carrying out his needs (plans or endeavor ) Whosoever changes mind in carrying out his needs (plans or endeavor )

because of the because of the TwIYARAH TwIYARAH (prediction or premonitions of calamity or (prediction or premonitions of calamity or

misfortune by medium, fortune-teller, horoscope etc.) then he has misfortune by medium, fortune-teller, horoscope etc.) then he has

committed committed SHIRKSHIRK to Allah.” to Allah.”

Then he was asked : ‘How do we to eradicate (cover or reject) this Then he was asked : ‘How do we to eradicate (cover or reject) this

(superstitious inclination)?’(superstitious inclination)?’

He s.a.w. replied: “Say: He s.a.w. replied: “Say: ALLAA-HUM-MA - LAA ALLAA-HUM-MA - LAA KHKHOI-RA - IL-LAA KHOI-OI-RA - IL-LAA KHOI-

RUK, WA - LAA RUK, WA - LAA TWTWAI-RA - IL-LAA - AI-RA - IL-LAA - TWTWAI-RUK, WA – LAA –ILAA - HA AI-RUK, WA – LAA –ILAA - HA

GHOY-RUK GHOY-RUK – O Allah! There is no goodness except goodness from You, – O Allah! There is no goodness except goodness from You,

and there is no misfortune except it is from You, and there is no other and there is no misfortune except it is from You, and there is no other

god except You.”god except You.”

((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))


Buraidah r.a. narrated that Ibnu ‘Umar r.a. heard someone Buraidah r.a. narrated that Ibnu ‘Umar r.a. heard someone

swearing (an oath) : ‘By Ka’abah! No (I did not do it).’ swearing (an oath) : ‘By Ka’abah! No (I did not do it).’

Whereupon Ibnu ‘Umar said: “Whereupon Ibnu ‘Umar said: “Do not swear by (using any Do not swear by (using any

names) other than (the names of) Allahnames) other than (the names of) Allah, because I have , because I have

heard our Prophet s.a.a.w. said: ‘Whosoever swears (an heard our Prophet s.a.a.w. said: ‘Whosoever swears (an

oath) by (using a name) other than Allah’s (name), he has oath) by (using a name) other than Allah’s (name), he has

committed committed KUFRKUFR or or SHIRKSHIRK’.’.

((Hadith reported by Tirmidzi, Ibnu Hibban and HakimHadith reported by Tirmidzi, Ibnu Hibban and Hakim))




Shirk – in believing that the natural causes (ASBAB), as being

absolute and independent of Allah’s control.

ShirkShirk – in doing specific religious devotions – in doing specific religious devotions ((‘IBADAH KHUSUSIYAH‘IBADAH KHUSUSIYAH) )

which are to be done solely (sincerely) for Allah SWT – viz. which are to be done solely (sincerely) for Allah SWT – viz. SwolahSwolah, ,

fasting, vows (fasting, vows (NADZARNADZAR), pilgrimage, ), pilgrimage, Du’aDu’a, animal sacrifice, etc. but , animal sacrifice, etc. but

instead done for other purposes e.g. instead done for other purposes e.g. RIYA’RIYA’, , NIFAQNIFAQ – or done with – or done with

sinister motive of fulfilling a condition in doing sinister motive of fulfilling a condition in doing SIHIRSIHIR (magic / (magic /

sorcery).sorcery).

"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou

hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight and hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight and

heart - all of them - will be called to account for it (on heart - all of them - will be called to account for it (on

Judgement Day).“Judgement Day).“

((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))



““Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes

his own desires as his deities (his own desires as his deities (ILAAHA-HUILAAHA-HU))? Could you then ? Could you then

(O Prophet) be held responsible for them?”(O Prophet) be held responsible for them?”

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43))


““And whether ye hide your word or manifest it, He And whether ye hide your word or manifest it, He

(Allah) certainly has (full) knowledge, of the secrets (Allah) certainly has (full) knowledge, of the secrets

of (all) hearts. Should He (Allah) not know― He of (all) hearts. Should He (Allah) not know― He

that created? And He (Allah) is the One that that created? And He (Allah) is the One that

understands the finest mysteries (and He) is well-understands the finest mysteries (and He) is well-

acquainted (with them).” acquainted (with them).”

Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 13-14Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 13-14))


REMEMBER ALSO OUR PROPHET’S CONCERNREMEMBER ALSO OUR PROPHET’S CONCERN

“Verily, Allah does not look at your outward form

(appearance) nor at your wealth, but He, verily will

look into (what is in) our hearts and deeds.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim)



““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of

that action is (to be measured) in accordance that action is (to be measured) in accordance

with what is intended ... ”with what is intended ... ”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))



“ “ ... ... Thus he who migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger,

then his migration is for Allah and His Messenger. And he who

migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits or for the sake of

marrying a woman, then his migration is for that which

he has intended.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))

““Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is

the small the small SHIRKSHIRK – which is - – which is - AR-RIYA’ AR-RIYA’

(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”

((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))





““Verily, what I fear the most for my community Verily, what I fear the most for my community

(ummah) is (ummah) is SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners) to Allah. (ascribing partners) to Allah.

I am not saying that they will worship the sun or the I am not saying that they will worship the sun or the

moon or idols, but moon or idols, but it is in their being insincere in it is in their being insincere in

doing good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake doing good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake

but only to please their hidden desiresbut only to please their hidden desires.”.”

((Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-ZuhduHadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-Zuhdu”)”)

““The The SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than

a black ant crawling on a black rock, a black ant crawling on a black rock,

in the darkness of the night”in the darkness of the night”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))



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)


LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –

WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,

““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except

AllAllaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty

and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”


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