[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2015)-#3 -daily-application-(understand-ummah-muhammad)-(7-february-2015)

UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 3LESSON # 3

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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

"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from

Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)

Daily application of FIQHDaily application of FIQH •OUR UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE OUR UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE

UMMAH OF MUHAMMAD S.A.A.WUMMAH OF MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W

Updated 7 FEBRUARY 2015

PARTPART # 2 # 2((20152015))

TA’ARUF AND SHORT GROUP DISCUSSION

What are the various problems faced by the What are the various problems faced by the UMMAHUMMAH here, today? here, today?

1.1. List them according to order of how grave (serious) they are.List them according to order of how grave (serious) they are.

2.2. Identify their causes (direct/indirect) and suggest what kind of Identify their causes (direct/indirect) and suggest what kind of

solution you think should be embarked (short-term/long-term)solution you think should be embarked (short-term/long-term)

Break into groupings (of not more

than 8 person in each).

Do brief introduction of each other.

Proceed to discuss

“Salaam .. Nice to get to know you. …. So …….What have we learnt?”


EXCERPTS FROM: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves forward in Do not put yourselves forward in

the presence of [what] and Allah His Messenger [may have the presence of [what] and Allah His Messenger [may have

ordained]ordained], but remain conscious of and fear (transgressing against) , but remain conscious of and fear (transgressing against)

Allah: for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”Allah: for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))

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The most basic ‘The most basic ‘ADABADAB’ as Muslim (who submits to the Will of Allah) can ’ as Muslim (who submits to the Will of Allah) can

succinctly described in this verse. succinctly described in this verse.

This therefore reinforces the need to be, not only learned in the This therefore reinforces the need to be, not only learned in the DeenDeen, ,

but to be committed to living a life filled with but to be committed to living a life filled with TAQWATAQWA – ever conscious – ever conscious

of Allah fearing transgression against Him; ever in obedience to His will of Allah fearing transgression against Him; ever in obedience to His will

as taught and exemplified by His Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w.; being as taught and exemplified by His Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w.; being

concerned with whatever Allah and His Messenger are concerned with; concerned with whatever Allah and His Messenger are concerned with;

prioritizing them before our personal concerns. prioritizing them before our personal concerns.

The phrase “The phrase “Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!” Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!” would imply striving in would imply striving in

Al-Islam at the level of Al-Islam at the level of IIHHSANSAN. . AndAnd TASAWWUF/SUFISMTASAWWUF/SUFISM can thus be can thus be

described as described as “the practice of “the practice of AD-DEEN AL-ISLAM AD-DEEN AL-ISLAM at the level of at the level of IIHHSANSAN.”.”

““Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me (FAT-TA-BI-’UUNI)follow me (FAT-TA-BI-’UUNI), ,

[and] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is [and] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is

much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”

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

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The command “The command “follow me (FAT-TA-BI-’UU-NI)follow me (FAT-TA-BI-’UU-NI) “ contextually was in “ contextually was in

response to those claiming to love Allah – is most telling. Most of us are response to those claiming to love Allah – is most telling. Most of us are

presumptuous and may not realize the special (nay, a conditional) presumptuous and may not realize the special (nay, a conditional)

requirement to deserving Allah’s love and forgiveness – i.e. following the requirement to deserving Allah’s love and forgiveness – i.e. following the

SUNNAHSUNNAH (ways of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.). (ways of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.).

Even those following the Qur’an have to truly conform to Even those following the Qur’an have to truly conform to how the how the

teacher of the Qur’an (Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.) teacher of the Qur’an (Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.) has taught and has taught and

explained. Yet today, there some who are trying to infer their own explained. Yet today, there some who are trying to infer their own

explanations and interpretations to what they selectively read. Also in explanations and interpretations to what they selectively read. Also in

learning of learning of AAHHADITHADITH, whereas in the Qur’an Allah use the term “, whereas in the Qur’an Allah use the term “AL-AL-

HIKMAHHIKMAH” although it imply ” although it imply AS-SUNNAHAS-SUNNAH – (this choice of term) imply such – (this choice of term) imply such

a profound significance.a profound significance.

"The Parable of myself and that of my Ummah "The Parable of myself and that of my Ummah

is is that of a man who kindled a firethat of a man who kindled a fire, and the , and the

flies and moths began flying into it - and flies and moths began flying into it - and I am I am

trying to prevent you from diving into ittrying to prevent you from diving into it.“.“

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


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((** plural of word “ plural of word “ImamImam” – meaning ‘leader’ in general usage, ” – meaning ‘leader’ in general usage,

but here, especially in the matter of religion)."but here, especially in the matter of religion)."



"I only fear for my Ummah from "I only fear for my Ummah from

the misguiding the misguiding A-IMMAHA-IMMAH**

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"A group among "A group among my Ummah will continue to my Ummah will continue to

follow the truth and prevailfollow the truth and prevail, and those who , and those who

oppose them will not be able to harm them, oppose them will not be able to harm them,

until the command of Allah comes to passuntil the command of Allah comes to pass.“.“

((Hadith reported by Ibnu MajahHadith reported by Ibnu Majah))


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““O you who have attained to faith! If you pay heed to some of O you who have attained to faith! If you pay heed to some of those those

to whom revelation was vouchsafed aforetime *to whom revelation was vouchsafed aforetime *, they might cause , they might cause

you to renounce the truth after you have come to believe [in it].”you to renounce the truth after you have come to believe [in it].”


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The command warns us Muslims to be wary and cautious from whom we The command warns us Muslims to be wary and cautious from whom we

derive our knowledge, advice, direction and guidance. Unfortunately derive our knowledge, advice, direction and guidance. Unfortunately

today, Muslims have already accepted trend of getting knowledge of today, Muslims have already accepted trend of getting knowledge of

their their DEENDEEN from dubious source especially those Orientalists (and their from dubious source especially those Orientalists (and their

agenda) or Orientalists-minded or Secularist who may be Muslims.agenda) or Orientalists-minded or Secularist who may be Muslims.

The traditional The traditional UlamaUlama’ of Islam, “’ of Islam, “The Heirs to the ProphetsThe Heirs to the Prophets”, are being, ”, are being,

maligned, marginalized, sidelined, ignored and their efforts undermined. maligned, marginalized, sidelined, ignored and their efforts undermined.

Even the knowledge (and Even the knowledge (and ADABADAB) as to who they are, is seemingly ) as to who they are, is seemingly

forgotten or lost, while sources from other faith system are being forgotten or lost, while sources from other faith system are being

popularized “popularized “shamelesslyshamelessly” as though Islamic heritage has become ” as though Islamic heritage has become

‘bankrupt’ or redundant in their mind – (.e. those Muslim ‘‘bankrupt’ or redundant in their mind – (.e. those Muslim ‘eliteselites’ who are ’ who are

in awe of the West and the ‘modern, progressive’ learning system. in awe of the West and the ‘modern, progressive’ learning system.


LIZARD’S HOLE

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““You will most certainly follow the ways of those You will most certainly follow the ways of those

who came before you, arm’s length by arm’s who came before you, arm’s length by arm’s

length, forearm’s length by forearm’s length, hand length, forearm’s length by forearm’s length, hand

span by hand span, until even if they entered a hole span by hand span, until even if they entered a hole

of a of a DwDwABBABB (desert lizard) you will enter it too.” (desert lizard) you will enter it too.”

They said: “O Messenger of Allah, (do you mean) They said: “O Messenger of Allah, (do you mean)

the the Jews aJews and the nd the ChristiansChristians?” ?”

He said: “Who else?”He said: “Who else?”

((Hadith reported by Ibn MajahHadith reported by Ibn Majah))

LIZARD’S HOLE

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““And how could you deny the truth when it is And how could you deny the truth when it is unto you that Allah's unto you that Allah's

messages are being conveyed, and it is in your midst that His Messenger messages are being conveyed, and it is in your midst that His Messenger

lives? lives? But he who holds fast unto Allah has already been guided onto a But he who holds fast unto Allah has already been guided onto a

straight way (straight way (SWSWIRAA-TWAL-MUSTAQEEMIRAA-TWAL-MUSTAQEEM).”).”


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As Muslims, we are indeed blessed because the teaching of As Muslims, we are indeed blessed because the teaching of AD-DEE-NUL-AD-DEE-NUL-

ISLAMISLAM has, in fact, been preserved and faithfully transmitted by has, in fact, been preserved and faithfully transmitted by

generations of teacher-scholar traditionally.generations of teacher-scholar traditionally.

Yet today, with internet and social-media; with easy exposure to non-Yet today, with internet and social-media; with easy exposure to non-

traditional or even ‘secular’ approaches to learning; with callous traditional or even ‘secular’ approaches to learning; with callous

disregard for disregard for ADABADAB; etc. leading to a truncation in the way many ; etc. leading to a truncation in the way many

understand their own history, identity, heritage and even of Al-Islam – understand their own history, identity, heritage and even of Al-Islam –

this Qur’anic verse summed up what we Muslims are in dire need of. this Qur’anic verse summed up what we Muslims are in dire need of.

After all, we seek from Allah SWT to guide us upon the After all, we seek from Allah SWT to guide us upon the SWSWIRAA-TWAL-IRAA-TWAL-

MUSTAQEEMMUSTAQEEM – and therefore, this is a direct response as guidance …. An – and therefore, this is a direct response as guidance …. An

urgent priority requiring “urgent priority requiring “holding fastholding fast” to, not mere learning ! ” to, not mere learning !

“O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of (and fear) Allah

with all the consciousness (TAQWA) that is due to Him, and do not

allow death to overtake you ere you have surrendered yourselves

unto Him (MUSLIMUUN).”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102)

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As Muslims, the first pillar is the As Muslims, the first pillar is the SHAHAADA-TAINSHAHAADA-TAIN - -

a serious commitment to uphold with a serious commitment to uphold with TAQWATAQWA; ;

a sacred spiritual covenant renewed; a sacred spiritual covenant renewed;

a solemn pledge to holdfast to throughout our life; a solemn pledge to holdfast to throughout our life;

a preparation for the trial and tribulation that most certainly be a preparation for the trial and tribulation that most certainly be

given; given;

the actualization towards becoming whom we should be above all the actualization towards becoming whom we should be above all

other identity; other identity;

the entrance into a single universal (the entrance into a single universal (UMMAHUMMAH) community of Faith ) community of Faith

((TAUTAUHHEEDEED) transcending racial, geographical, time and history;) transcending racial, geographical, time and history;

Which therefore must Which therefore must be consistently be consistently and and fervently upheldfervently upheld, till , till deathdeath..

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““And And hold fast, all togetherhold fast, all together, unto the , unto the bond with Allahbond with Allah, and , and

do not draw apart from one anotherdo not draw apart from one another. And remember the . And remember the

blessings which Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when blessings which Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when

you were enemies, you were enemies, He brought your hearts together, so that He brought your hearts together, so that

through His blessing you became brethrenthrough His blessing you became brethren; and [how, when] ; and [how, when]

you were on the brink of a fiery abyss. you were on the brink of a fiery abyss. He saved you from itHe saved you from it. .

In this way Allah makes clear His messages unto you, so that In this way Allah makes clear His messages unto you, so that

you might find guidance,.”you might find guidance,.”



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““Adhere to the Adhere to the Jama'ahJama'ah, beware of separation, , beware of separation,

for indeed Ash-Shaitan is with one, and he is for indeed Ash-Shaitan is with one, and he is

further away from two. further away from two.

Whoever wants the best place in Paradise, then Whoever wants the best place in Paradise, then

let him stick to the let him stick to the Jama'ahJama'ah. .

Whoever rejoices with his good deeds and Whoever rejoices with his good deeds and

grieves over his evil deeds, then that is the grieves over his evil deeds, then that is the

believer among you.”believer among you.”



A Lion had been watching three Bullocks feeding in an open field. He

had tried to attack them several times, but they had kept together, and

helped each other to drive him off.

The Lion had little hope of eating them, for he was no match for three

strong Bullocks with their sharp horns and hoofs. But he could not keep

away from that field, for it is hard to resist watching a good meal, even

when there is little chance of getting it.

Then one day the Bullocks had a quarrel, and when the hungry Lion

came to look at them and lick his chops as he was accustomed to do,

he found them in separate corners of the field, as far away from one

another as they could get.

It was now an easy matter for the Lion to attack them one at a time,

and this he proceeded to do with the greatest satisfaction and relish.



Individually as Muslims, we don’t stand a chance. Individually as Muslims, we don’t stand a chance.

This This UMMAHUMMAH has been built upon the Divinely ordained brotherhood has been built upon the Divinely ordained brotherhood

((UKHUWWAHUKHUWWAH), united collectively upon one divinely-inspired leadership ), united collectively upon one divinely-inspired leadership

of the Last Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.; sharing a common creed and of the Last Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.; sharing a common creed and

vision; linked to a common history, heritage and legacy; committed to vision; linked to a common history, heritage and legacy; committed to

sharing its message of Truth and spreading Mercy (sharing its message of Truth and spreading Mercy (RARAHHMAHMAH) to all inviting ) to all inviting

them towards the Way of our them towards the Way of our ROBBROBB with Wisdom, beautiful preaching and with Wisdom, beautiful preaching and

with reasoned, rational intellectual engagement (with reasoned, rational intellectual engagement (DA’AWAHDA’AWAH).).

One of the key priority to achieving this is the strengthening bond of One of the key priority to achieving this is the strengthening bond of

UKHUWWAHUKHUWWAH. Yet in reality today, relations between Muslims are being . Yet in reality today, relations between Muslims are being

undermined; being confused by others into doubting our own Faith; undermined; being confused by others into doubting our own Faith;

leading to senseless disputations and disagreement among ourselves.leading to senseless disputations and disagreement among ourselves.


The dominant motivational idea for success being advocated in The dominant motivational idea for success being advocated in

contemporary education is the personal, individual ‘self-preservation’, contemporary education is the personal, individual ‘self-preservation’,

Even if one denies this rather ‘selfish Egocentric’ sounding motive but Even if one denies this rather ‘selfish Egocentric’ sounding motive but

claim a collective concern, then it would be towards some oligarchic claim a collective concern, then it would be towards some oligarchic

grouping, or a corporate ideal which you belong to, or made-created grouping, or a corporate ideal which you belong to, or made-created

organization - whereas as Muslims, the foremost concern should be for organization - whereas as Muslims, the foremost concern should be for

UMMAH –MUHAMMADUMMAH –MUHAMMAD which transcends above and beyond all these. which transcends above and beyond all these.

Failure to understand the significance of this, Muslims can easily be Failure to understand the significance of this, Muslims can easily be

instigated provoked and pitted against each other. instigated provoked and pitted against each other.

Our weakness is our lack of unity, stemming from ingratitude towards Our weakness is our lack of unity, stemming from ingratitude towards

Allah’s bestowal of Allah’s bestowal of UKHUWWAHUKHUWWAH, allowing it to be trampled by our , allowing it to be trampled by our

‘‘individualismindividualism’ exacerbated by a secular-materialistic educational system.’ exacerbated by a secular-materialistic educational system.


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“ “ If there are three men in a village or in the desert among If there are three men in a village or in the desert among

whom prayer is not offered (in congregation), the devil has got whom prayer is not offered (in congregation), the devil has got

the mastery over them. So observe (prayer) in congregation),the mastery over them. So observe (prayer) in congregation),

for the wolf eats only the straggling animal. for the wolf eats only the straggling animal. ““

((Hadith reported by Abu DawudHadith reported by Abu Dawud))

“… “… and that and that there might grow out of you a community there might grow out of you a community [of people] [of people]

who who invite invite unto all that is good, and unto all that is good, and enjoinenjoin the doing of what is right the doing of what is right

andand forbid forbid the doing of what is wrong: and it is they, they who shall the doing of what is wrong: and it is they, they who shall

attain to a happy state (attain to a happy state (AL-MUF-LI-AL-MUF-LI-HHUUNUUN)!”)!”


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DA’AWAHDA’AWAH, as the prophetic legacy should be the overarching concern, , as the prophetic legacy should be the overarching concern,

being a collective obligation that must be upheld by this being a collective obligation that must be upheld by this UMMAHUMMAH. .

The term ‘The term ‘FARDHU-KIFAA-YAHFARDHU-KIFAA-YAH’ actually means “’ actually means “obligatory duty upon obligatory duty upon

the community that must be sufficiently fulfilled the community that must be sufficiently fulfilled “ - If not, every “ - If not, every

individual Muslim in this Ummah will be considered to have sinned by individual Muslim in this Ummah will be considered to have sinned by

omission.omission.

Therefore it is that for those who can, let a group of them must strive Therefore it is that for those who can, let a group of them must strive

to equip themselves with the profound knowledge of the to equip themselves with the profound knowledge of the DEENDEEN..


DA’AWAHDA’AWAH, as the prophetic legacy should be the overarching concern, , as the prophetic legacy should be the overarching concern,

being a collective obligation that must be upheld by this being a collective obligation that must be upheld by this UMMAHUMMAH. .

The term The term ‘‘FARDHU-KIFAA-YAHFARDHU-KIFAA-YAH’ actually means “’ actually means “obligatory duty upon obligatory duty upon

the community that must be sufficiently fulfilled the community that must be sufficiently fulfilled “ - If not, every “ - If not, every

individual Muslim in this Ummah will be considered to have sinned by individual Muslim in this Ummah will be considered to have sinned by

omission.omission.

Therefore it is that for those who can, let a group of them must strive Therefore it is that for those who can, let a group of them must strive

to equip themselves with the profound knowledge of the to equip themselves with the profound knowledge of the DEEN.DEEN.

“… “… a contingent could devote themselves to studies in a contingent could devote themselves to studies in the religion (the religion (LIYAT-TAFAQ-QAHU-FID-DEENLIYAT-TAFAQ-QAHU-FID-DEEN)” )”

((Q:Taubah: 9: 122Q:Taubah: 9: 122))


‘‘DA’AWAH’ – call or invite – DA’AWAH’ – call or invite – although originally, it specifically is towards although originally, it specifically is towards

every non-Muslim, its spirit of calling continues for the Muslim in what is every non-Muslim, its spirit of calling continues for the Muslim in what is

termed “termed “ISLAISLAHH” – a ” – a continuous educative process of making them better continuous educative process of making them better

Muslims, reform or reconcileMuslims, reform or reconcile. The traditional mode would still be with the . The traditional mode would still be with the

same spirit of Da’awah (invite with Wisdom) yet same spirit of Da’awah (invite with Wisdom) yet with slight difference with slight difference in in

that they would have to be that they would have to be orderedordered, be , be commandedcommanded to – to – AL-’AMRAL-’AMR and and

even even prohibited prohibited from – from – AN-NAHYUAN-NAHYU; not just in knowing. ; not just in knowing.

Their Their education with Islam education with Islam is therefore not merely to teach a subject is therefore not merely to teach a subject

called “called “ISLAMISLAM” (as in ” (as in IRKIRK or its experimented varieties) , but rather a or its experimented varieties) , but rather a

regimented program, instilling conviction with discipline, ensuring every regimented program, instilling conviction with discipline, ensuring every

Muslim Muslim be subjected to and nurtured with Al-Islambe subjected to and nurtured with Al-Islam. .

Conforming, rather than be satisfied merely by informing.Conforming, rather than be satisfied merely by informing.


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"The parable of the "The parable of the one who upholds Allah's laws and the one one who upholds Allah's laws and the one

who breaches themwho breaches them, is that of a people who drew lots on a , is that of a people who drew lots on a

ship at sea. Some of them got the upper part, and some of ship at sea. Some of them got the upper part, and some of

them the lower part. them the lower part. Those on the lower part ascended to get Those on the lower part ascended to get

water, spilling it upon those upper partwater, spilling it upon those upper part. So those in the upper . So those in the upper

part say: part say: 'We will not leave you to come up here and bother 'We will not leave you to come up here and bother

us.us.' Then those on the lower part say: ' Then those on the lower part say: 'We should make a hole 'We should make a hole

in the lower part, so we can get waterin the lower part, so we can get water.' If they take them by .' If they take them by

the hand and stop them, then they will save all of them, and if the hand and stop them, then they will save all of them, and if

they leave them, they will all drown."‘they leave them, they will all drown."‘


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With exposure (or rather being immersed) to secular-system, whence With exposure (or rather being immersed) to secular-system, whence

today with the liberal idea being propagated, many young Muslims have today with the liberal idea being propagated, many young Muslims have

begun to imitate extolling ‘freedom’ and ‘individuality’ as a birthright.begun to imitate extolling ‘freedom’ and ‘individuality’ as a birthright.

Post-modernist creed-like slogan of skepticism towards all that is Post-modernist creed-like slogan of skepticism towards all that is

traditional, is now the trend embraced by a few of those Muslims who traditional, is now the trend embraced by a few of those Muslims who

think of themselves as being the “think of themselves as being the “elites, intellectuals, progressive, liberal-elites, intellectuals, progressive, liberal-

minded, rational, moderate, academic, etcminded, rational, moderate, academic, etc.”.”

When they kept it to themselves, there was not much of a problem. But When they kept it to themselves, there was not much of a problem. But

now, this insidious ‘trend’ has emerged even to challenge and even hijack now, this insidious ‘trend’ has emerged even to challenge and even hijack

Islamic discourse. The proverbialIslamic discourse. The proverbial UMMATIC UMMATIC – ship, is being undermined.– ship, is being undermined.

Thus, this Qur’anic verse has serious immediate relevance to be heeded.Thus, this Qur’anic verse has serious immediate relevance to be heeded.

““And be not like those who have drawn apart from one another And be not like those who have drawn apart from one another

and have and have taken to conflicting views taken to conflicting views after all after all evidence of the truth evidence of the truth

has come unto themhas come unto them: for these it is for whom (‘: for these it is for whom (‘AZAA-BUN-’AZEEMAZAA-BUN-’AZEEM) )

tremendous suffering is in store…”tremendous suffering is in store…”


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Yet, Yet, DA’AWAHDA’AWAH and and ISLAISLAHH cannot and must not be done devoid of the cannot and must not be done devoid of the

Guidance of Allah SWT and His Messenger, i.e. without first referring to Guidance of Allah SWT and His Messenger, i.e. without first referring to

the method which has been faithfully applied and proven effective. the method which has been faithfully applied and proven effective.

We are never to neglect to benefit from the accumulated Wisdom and We are never to neglect to benefit from the accumulated Wisdom and

experience of our experience of our ULAMA’ ULAMA’ , , DU’ATDU’AT - Muballigh, Muallim, Mudarris, - Muballigh, Muallim, Mudarris,

Murabbi, Mu’addib Murabbi, Mu’addib etc. - before adopting ways of others.etc. - before adopting ways of others.

Local context, history and expertise should be preferred before applying Local context, history and expertise should be preferred before applying

others to minimize differences in juristic interpretation and conflicting others to minimize differences in juristic interpretation and conflicting

approaches. Safeguarding the Unity of Muslims, is of the utmost concern approaches. Safeguarding the Unity of Muslims, is of the utmost concern

for all who are involved. for all who are involved.

ADABADAB in following in following MADZAAHIB MADZAAHIB and and ADABADAB of of IKHTILAFIKHTILAF, is very important., is very important.

“… “… on the Day [of Judgment] when some on the Day [of Judgment] when some faces will shine faces will shine [with happiness] [with happiness]

and some and some faces will be dark faces will be dark [with grief]. And as for those with faces [with grief]. And as for those with faces

darkened, [they shall be told:] "Did you deny the truth after having darkened, [they shall be told:] "Did you deny the truth after having

attained to faith? Taste, then, this suffering for having denied the attained to faith? Taste, then, this suffering for having denied the

truth!".”truth!".”


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““But as for those with faces shining, they shall be within Allah's But as for those with faces shining, they shall be within Allah's

grace (grace (RARAHH-MA-TILLAH-MA-TILLAH) , therein to abide () , therein to abide (KHKHO-LI-DUUNO-LI-DUUN). ).

These are Allah's messages (These are Allah's messages (AA-YA-TULLAH)AA-YA-TULLAH): We convey them : We convey them

unto thee, setting forth the truth (unto thee, setting forth the truth (BIL-HAQQBIL-HAQQ), since Allah wills no ), since Allah wills no

wrong to His creation.”wrong to His creation.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 107-108Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 107-108))

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It is profoundly interesting that Allah SWT alludes to “It is profoundly interesting that Allah SWT alludes to “shining facesshining faces” in ” in

the “the “day of Judgmentday of Judgment”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which ”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which

will continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it

will be, is in terms of whether it “will be, is in terms of whether it “shinesshines” or “” or “darkeneddarkened”.”.

It is consistent with what Allah SWT says:It is consistent with what Allah SWT says:

” ”Hence, he who rejects the powers of evil (shaitan) and believes in Allah Hence, he who rejects the powers of evil (shaitan) and believes in Allah

has indeed has indeed taken hold of a support most unfailing, taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall never which shall never

give way: for Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing.”give way: for Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255))


It is profoundly interestng that Allah SWT alludes to “It is profoundly interestng that Allah SWT alludes to “shining facesshining faces” in the ” in the

““day of Judgmentday of Judgment”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which will ”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which will

continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will be, continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will be,

is in terms of whether it “is in terms of whether it “shinesshines” or “” or “darkeneddarkened”.”.



It is profoundly interestng that Allah SWT alludes to “It is profoundly interestng that Allah SWT alludes to “shining facesshining faces” in the ” in the

““day of Judgmentday of Judgment”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which will ”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which will

continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will be, continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will be,

is in terms of whether it “is in terms of whether it “shinesshines” or “” or “darkeneddarkened”.”.


““Allah is the guardian (protector, friend) of those who believe. He brings Allah is the guardian (protector, friend) of those who believe. He brings

them out of the them out of the darkness into the lightdarkness into the light; and (as to) those who disbelieve, ; and (as to) those who disbelieve,

their guardians (friends) are Shaitans who take them out of the their guardians (friends) are Shaitans who take them out of the light into light into

the darknessthe darkness; they are the inmates of the fire, in it they shall abide.”; they are the inmates of the fire, in it they shall abide.”

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


When we turn our faces (When we turn our faces (WAJHWAJH) to Allah SWT, through striving with ) to Allah SWT, through striving with

TAQWATAQWA – exuding – exuding ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSANISLAM-IIMAN-IHSAN; seeking (; seeking (QURBQURB) nearness to Him ) nearness to Him

(Allah) - the proverbial Light ((Allah) - the proverbial Light (NUURNUUR), surely the effect would be as Allah ), surely the effect would be as Allah

SWT describes in this extra-ordinary profound parable of His Light:SWT describes in this extra-ordinary profound parable of His Light:


When we turn our faces (When we turn our faces (WAJHWAJH) to Allah SWT, through striving with ) to Allah SWT, through striving with

TAQWATAQWA – exuding – exuding ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSANISLAM-IIMAN-IHSAN; seeking (; seeking (QURBQURB) nearness to Him ) nearness to Him

(Allah) - the proverbial Light ((Allah) - the proverbial Light (NUURNUUR), surely the effect would be as Allah ), surely the effect would be as Allah

SWT describes in this extra-ordinary profound parable of His Light:SWT describes in this extra-ordinary profound parable of His Light:

““Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His

light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the

glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed

olive tree, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would almost olive tree, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would almost

glow even if untouched by fire. Light upon light. Allah guides to His glow even if untouched by fire. Light upon light. Allah guides to His

light whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, and light whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, and

Allah is Knowing of all things.”Allah is Knowing of all things.”

((Qur’an: Nuur: 24: 35Qur’an: Nuur: 24: 35))

“And unto Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is

on earth; and all things go back to Allah [as their source].”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 109)

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““YOU ARE indeed the best community that has ever been YOU ARE indeed the best community that has ever been

brought forth for [the good of] mankind: brought forth for [the good of] mankind: you enjoin you enjoin the the

doing of doing of what is right what is right and and forbidforbid the doing of the doing of what is what is

wrongwrong, and you , and you believe in Allahbelieve in Allah. .

Now if the followers of earlier revelation had attained to Now if the followers of earlier revelation had attained to

[this kind of] faith[this kind of] faith, it would have been for their own good; , it would have been for their own good;

[but only few] among them are believers, while most of [but only few] among them are believers, while most of

them are defiantly disobedient:”them are defiantly disobedient:”

((Qur’an:Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 110 Aali ‘Imran: 3: 110))


This ayat affirms and praise the generation (This ayat affirms and praise the generation (AS-AS-HHAABI RAASUU-LILLAHAABI RAASUU-LILLAH), ),

as the best of people – reminds us also of what Prophet Muhammad as the best of people – reminds us also of what Prophet Muhammad

s.a.a.w. elaborated further and regard as the best generations – the s.a.a.w. elaborated further and regard as the best generations – the

SALAFUS-SALAFUS-SWSWOLIHOLIH – – for us to emulate their virtues: for us to emulate their virtues:

““The best of mankind – (believers) – are in The best of mankind – (believers) – are in

my generation, then (a generation) after it, my generation, then (a generation) after it,

and then (another generation) after that.”and then (another generation) after that.”

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


For us Muslims today, it is in their virtues which we have to emulate. For us Muslims today, it is in their virtues which we have to emulate.

We cannot assume to regard this verse as referring to us, unless we We cannot assume to regard this verse as referring to us, unless we

truly follow them in the way they follow and be faithful to the legacy truly follow them in the way they follow and be faithful to the legacy

of Prophet s.a.a.w.of Prophet s.a.a.w.

It is not mere ‘individualism’ of fulfilling in strengthening our It is not mere ‘individualism’ of fulfilling in strengthening our IIMANIIMAN

and striving with and striving with ‘‘AMILAN-AMILAN-SWSWO-LI-HAAHO-LI-HAAH, but must also be with the , but must also be with the

’collective’ concern as a community – ’collective’ concern as a community – WAT-TA-WAA-WAT-TA-WAA-SWSWAU-BIL- AU-BIL-

HAQQ- WAT- TAWAA-HAQQ- WAT- TAWAA-SWSWAU- BIS-AU- BIS-SWSWOBROBR..

With our community, engaging – ‘With our community, engaging – ‘AMR-MA’-RUF- NAHI-MUNKAR AMR-MA’-RUF- NAHI-MUNKAR – is – is

the important crucial dynamics that must be sustained. And like in the important crucial dynamics that must be sustained. And like in

the times of the Prophet, the the times of the Prophet, the MUNAFIQUUNMUNAFIQUUN – hypocrites would be – hypocrites would be

vehemently opposed to it, especially the vehemently opposed to it, especially the NAHYU-MUNKARNAHYU-MUNKAR..


Be forewarned of this verse:Be forewarned of this verse:

Say, "O People of the Scripture, do not exceed limits in your Say, "O People of the Scripture, do not exceed limits in your

religion beyond the truth and do not follow the inclinations religion beyond the truth and do not follow the inclinations

of a people who had gone astray before and misled many of a people who had gone astray before and misled many

and have strayed from the soundness of the way … “and have strayed from the soundness of the way … “

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 77Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 77))



Cursed were those who disbelieved among the Children

of Israel by the tongue of David and of Jesus, the son of

Mary. That was because they disobeyed and [habitually]

transgressed.

They used not to prevent one another from wrongdoing

that they did. How wretched was that which they were

doing.““

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 78-79Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 78-79))


And from the some earlier verses regarding the And from the some earlier verses regarding the MUNAAFIQUNMUNAAFIQUN who who

Allah SWT describes – they like to ally and sought guardianship with Allah SWT describes – they like to ally and sought guardianship with

““People of the earlier scripturesPeople of the earlier scriptures”, which Allah SWT says – “”, which Allah SWT says – “while while

most of them are defiantly disobedientmost of them are defiantly disobedient” ” – we should be very careful – we should be very careful

of such groups that disregard the warnings of Allah SWT.of such groups that disregard the warnings of Allah SWT.

And yet we are also told by Allah SWT here that there are a few And yet we are also told by Allah SWT here that there are a few

good people among the “good people among the “People of the BookPeople of the Book” who, therefore we ” who, therefore we

should try our best in should try our best in DA’AWAHDA’AWAH especially towards them, sharing especially towards them, sharing

and inviting them to the Truth and the Mercy of Allah SWT. For they and inviting them to the Truth and the Mercy of Allah SWT. For they

too are thetoo are the UMMAH UMMAH of our Prophet s.a.a.w. – (of our Prophet s.a.a.w. – (UMMAHUMMAH of his of his

DA’AWAHDA’AWAH).).

ALLAAHU MUS-TA-’AN

REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE OF THE QUR’ANOF THE QUR’AN

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

SURAH AL-KAHFI : 18 : 4-5SURAH AL-KAHFI : 18 : 4-5SURAH AL-MAA-IDAH : 5 : 15-19SURAH AL-MAA-IDAH : 5 : 15-19

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMSIN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMS““MABUHAY CLUB” – MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.SINGAPORE.

BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL

SINGAPURASINGAPURA

8 FEBRUARY 2015 (SUNDAY)8 FEBRUARY 2015 (SUNDAY)3.00 PM @ THE GALAXY3.00 PM @ THE GALAXYMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. Spore

GEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

PART # 1PART # 1


YOU ARE INVITED

May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and

companions, the success (companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance ) and the Guidance

((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and ) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and

Mercy (Mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).

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


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