[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-#5(august-2016)-lesson-#1-introduction-to-module-(17-august-2016)

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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 1LESSON # 1

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)”

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

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)

RESUMING MODULE AFTER BREAK RESUMING MODULE AFTER BREAK CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATION Accommodating others Accommodating others Sharing of our concernsSharing of our concerns

Updated 20 AUGUST 2016

PARTPART # 4 # 4(Aug-(Aug-20162016))

“Believers, when you are told: “(TAFAS-SAHUU) Make

room for one another in your assemblies (MAJAALIS),”

then make room; Allah will bestow amplitude on you. And

when it is said: “(UN-SHU-ZUU) Rise up,” then rise up;

(YAR-FA-’ILLAAH) Allah will raise to high ranks those of

you who believe (AA-MANU) and are (UU-TUL-’ILM)

endowed with knowledge. Allah is well aware of all that

you do.”

(Qur’an: Mujaadila: 58: 11)

Maududi’s translation:


“O YOU who have attained to faith! When you are told,

“Make room for one another in your collective life”, do

make room: [and in return,] Allah will make room for

you [in His grace]. And whenever you are told, “Rise up

[for a good deed]”, do rise up; [and] Allah will exalt by

[many] degrees those of you who have attained to faith

and, [above all,] such as have been vouchsafed [true]

knowledge: for Allah is fully aware of all that you do.”

(Qur’an: Mujaadila: 58: 11)

Muhammad Asad’s translation:


A REMINDER TO MUSLIMS FROM LESSONS ON ISLAMIC “ADAB”

6

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL

LESSONS FROM BEGINNERS’ COURSE

PREVIOUS LESSON


ROB-BANAA- AN-FA’-NAA -BI-MAA- ‘AL-LAM-TA-NAA

O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught usO our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us..


ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzI- YAN-FA- ‘UNAROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzI- YAN-FA- ‘UNA

O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.


““And [remember the time] when your Sustainer made [this And [remember the time] when your Sustainer made [this

promise] known: 'If you are grateful [to Me], I shall most promise] known: 'If you are grateful [to Me], I shall most

certainly give you more and more; certainly give you more and more; but if you are ungratefulbut if you are ungrateful, ,

verily, verily, My chastisement will be severe indeedMy chastisement will be severe indeed!“’!“’

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7))


““This, because This, because Allah would never change the blessings with Allah would never change the blessings with

which He has graced a people unless they change their inner which He has graced a people unless they change their inner

selvesselves: and [know] that Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing.”: and [know] that Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing.”

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53))


““Among the believers are men who have [always] been true Among the believers are men who have [always] been true

to to what they have vowed before Allahwhat they have vowed before Allah; and among them are ; and among them are

such as have [already] redeemed their pledge by death, and such as have [already] redeemed their pledge by death, and

such as yet await [its fulfilment] such as yet await [its fulfilment] without having changed without having changed

[their resolve] in the least[their resolve] in the least.”.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 23))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

Participants in this course should have undergone through my Participants in this course should have undergone through my

earlier modules, from – earlier modules, from – BEGINNERS’ COURSE BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM FOR ON ISLAM FOR

ADULTS… then to the ADULTS… then to the INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTORY COURSES – (Introduction to – (Introduction to

TAUTAUHHEEDEED; Approach to the Study ; Approach to the Study FIQHFIQH; Introduction to ; Introduction to ‘Ilm-al-‘Ilm-al-

AKHLAQ/TasawwufAKHLAQ/Tasawwuf) … then on to The Islamic Concept of ) … then on to The Islamic Concept of ADABADAB..

We recognize too that the lesson is held once a week, and We recognize too that the lesson is held once a week, and

participants may not aspire to study participants may not aspire to study FIQHFIQH intensively but rather intensively but rather

adequately (as a adequately (as a Fardhu ’Ain Fardhu ’Ain requirement).requirement).

Also, Also, we should now be manifesting as much of our knowledge we should now be manifesting as much of our knowledge

which have been taught-learnt, into practice which have been taught-learnt, into practice ((‘AMAL‘AMAL).).

With these consideration, this module is crafted.With these consideration, this module is crafted.



* Or rather our limited understanding which led to reduce and limit our appreciation of the significance of Islamic teachings.

When we think of the term ‘FIQH’ we tend to apply what , as commonly

understood to be subject regarding Islamic jurisprudence.

The original – (in Qur’anic and Ahadith) – usage, the term refers to the

“profound understanding of the entire “Deen – al – Islam”

LI- YA –TAFAQ-QAHU – FID- DEEN : “ they could devote themselves to

FAQQAH-HU (profound learning in) studies in religion (Deen) “

YU-FAQ-QIH-HU FID – DEEN : “He will make him a FAQIH (learned) in

matters of the religion(Deen)”


“Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a

contingent from every expedition remained behind,

they could devote themselves to studies in religion

(LIYA-TAFAQQAHUU FID-DEEN) and admonish the

people when they return to them― that thus they

(may learn) to guard themselves (against evil). "?

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122))


“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))


Such a learned scholar of Islam is not to be likened with those

academics or intellectuals of today, for they are foremost people who

are always striving to connect themselves with Allah SWT and being

convinced of the Reality (HAQIQAH) that they are forever (FAQIR -

ILALLAAH) in state of poverty before Allah – seeking and beseeching

His Mercy (RAHMAH), Generosity (KARAMAH), Subtle Preservation

(LATAIF) and hoping to Please Allah (MARDHATILLAH), etc.

They are people of Remembrance (AHLUDZ-DZIKR) , the ones who are

not easily distracted by the conundrum or hustle-bustle of the worldly

life which tend to make many people to forget their true purpose for

existing, and the inevitable meeting with their Lord Maker in the

Hereafter.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

We have to admit that many of us tend to be complacent, satisfied with

our being a Muslim, priding ourselves as though we have somewhat

contributed (doing a favour) by adding to the numbers of Muslims in

the world.

This is sheer arrogance if devoid of the realization that it is indeed

Allah’s SWT guidance and power that made our being Muslim possible.

We should instead work upon our sense of gratitude (SHAKUR) and

strive to seek knowledge and understanding to reach to a conviction

(YAQEEN) of true believer (MU’-MEEN).

This requires, not merely knowing but acting upon – the responding to

the teaching of Al-Islam – which permeates every facets of our life.

This (our responding) , is the true LIFE – according to Allah SWT.


““They consider it a favour to you that they have They consider it a favour to you that they have

accepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam a accepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam a

favour to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favour upon favour to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favour upon

you that He has guided you to the faith, if you should you that He has guided you to the faith, if you should

be truthful."be truthful."

((Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 7Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 7) )


““O you who have believed, ( O you who have believed, ( ISTAJIBUISTAJIBU) respond to ) respond to

Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you to Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you to

that which gives you life (that which gives you life (LI-MAA-YULI-MAA-YUHH-YEE-KUM-YEE-KUM). ).

And know that Allah intervenes between a man and And know that Allah intervenes between a man and

his heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”his heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”

((Qur’an:Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an:Anfaal: 8: 24) )


Allah SWT even highlighted one of the most important favour for us to

be grateful for, to rejoice, to appreciate its true value and strive in our

entire life to celebrate and live up to – i.e. to refer to His sending our

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. as the EDUCATOR par excellence.

And the nature of EDUCATION of the DEEN is throughout our whole life.

Note: It even stipulates the proper approaches – (which alludes to

ADAB), and the ultimate attainment is in the learning of the KITAB (Al-

Qur’an) and AL-HIKMAH (the Prophetic Wisdom).

Although HIKMAH is referring to Sunnah An-Nabawwiyyah, yet the

Qur’anic usage of the term AL-HIKMAH must be profoundly

understood, not relegated simplistically to be mere learning or quoting

of Qur’an, Ahadith and As-Sunnah alone.


““Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers

when He sent among them a Messenger when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad) from (Muhammad) from

among themselves, to (among themselves, to (YAT-LU-’ALAI-HIMYAT-LU-’ALAI-HIM ) rehearse to them ) rehearse to them

His Signs (His Signs (AS-YAA-TI-HIAS-YAA-TI-HI) , and () , and (YU-ZAK-KEE-HIMYU-ZAK-KEE-HIM) to sanctify ) to sanctify

them (purify and make them grow), and to (them (purify and make them grow), and to (YU-’AL-LIMU-YU-’AL-LIMU-

HUMHUM) instruct them in () instruct them in (AL-KITABAL-KITAB) Scripture and () Scripture and (AL-AL-

HIKMAHHIKMAH) Wisdom― although they had been, before, in ) Wisdom― although they had been, before, in

manifest error― .“manifest error― .“

((Qur’an:Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164Qur’an:Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164) )


““If anyone (If anyone (YUSHAA-QIQYUSHAA-QIQ) contends with the Messenger ) contends with the Messenger even after even after

guidance has been plainly conveyed to himguidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path , and follows a path

other than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in other than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in

the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.” the path he has 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 (2016))

””The similitude of those who were charged with the The similitude of those who were charged with the

(obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently (obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently

failed in those failed in those (obligations), is that of a donkey which (obligations), is that of a donkey which

carries huge tomes (carries huge tomes (but understands them notbut understands them not). Evil is ). Evil is

the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah: the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah:

and Allah guides not people who do wrong.” and Allah guides not people who do wrong.”

((Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5) )


Admitting the obvious now? …. When Allah has revealed this over 1400 years ago

For the blameworthiness is the ‘absence of understanding’ , for both are but donkeys and what they carry or claiming for themselves, is

irrelevant.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY LIZARD’S HOLE


The Messenger of Allah The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “You would tread the same said: “You would tread the same

path (path (SUNANASUNANA) as was trodden by those before you inch by ) as was trodden by those before you inch by

inch and step by step so much so that if they had entered into inch and step by step so much so that if they had entered into

the hole of the lizard, you would follow them in this also. the hole of the lizard, you would follow them in this also.

We said: Allah's Messenger, do you mean Jews and Christians We said: Allah's Messenger, do you mean Jews and Christians

(by your words)" those before you"? (by your words)" those before you"?

He He ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: Who else (than those two religious groups)?said: Who else (than those two religious groups)?

( Hadith reported by Muslim)

A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY

From Abu Sa-’id al-Khudri r.a. :From Abu Sa-’id al-Khudri r.a. :

LIZARD’S HOLE


A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY KHULAFA’-’ULAMA


( Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)

A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY

“I counsel you to have TAQWA (fear) of Allah, and to listen

and obey [your leader], even if a slave were to become your

‘Ameer. Verily he among you who lives long will see great

controversy, so you must keep to my Sunnah and to the

Sunnah of the KHULAFA AR-RASHIDEEN (the rightly guided

caliphs), MAHDIY-YEEN (those who guide to the right way).

Cling to it stubbornly [literally: with your molar teeth]. Beware

of newly invented matters [in the religion], for verily every

BID’AH (innovation * ) is misguidance.”

* Without any or contrary to basis in Shari’ah

KHULAFA’-’ULAMA



LET US ANALYSE LET US ANALYSE

FROM A RECENT SEMINAR


INFANTPRE-SCHOOL

Parents may already provide nurturing in accordance with Islamic traditions. Yet although much time spent confined at home, we must also become aware of strong influences through exposures of the mass media and our family lifestyle and parental behavior.

““Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (FITRAHFITRAH), ),

It is the parents then who would make him to become It is the parents then who would make him to become

a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.” a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))



“Educate (nurture with ADAB – ‘addibu ’) your children upon

three things: To Love your Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص , and to love

the Family members of his household (Aa-li Muhammad),

and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”

(Hadith of the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص narrated by Tabrani)


““There is no gift (that you can give) to your children There is no gift (that you can give) to your children

better than (instilling in them) the good better than (instilling in them) the good ADABADAB.”.”

((Hadith of the Prophet Hadith of the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص reported by reported by

Tirmidzi Tirmidzi ))


Although some basic knowledge of Islam may have been provided, yet when they sent the children to formal school, stress towards “academic excellence” only and tend to neglect the “Aqeedah-mic” element in their education which must continuously be complimented in tandem with their development while in and throughout their schooling age.

SCHOOLING PERIOD

EXPOSURE TO TODAY’S “TEENS SUB-CULTURE”


With lesser contact-time at home, and inadequate mentoring & monitoring Islamically by parents, their education becomes “secularized”; children may be left to peers and media influences. Islamic values may began to be subsumed by negative trends and sub-cultures opposed to Islam. Some may begin to have doubts about Islam or even lose their Muslim identity.

FURTHER EXPOSURE TO TODAY’S “TEENS SUB-CULTURE”


At this level, our young may become more independent (less attached to family influence); their idealism may lead them to ‘try out’, to adapt and adopt values alien to Islam itself.Serious crisis of identity usually occur at this stage – usually when they become ‘worldly-wise’ but unfortunately their knowledge of Islam stagnates at “kindergarten or primary” level.

COLLEGE & VARSITY –

NATIONAL SERVICE /

TASTE OF WORKING

LIFE


Is part-time Islamic classes Is part-time Islamic classes adequate? adequate?

No, if approach to learning Islam merely as subjects to be learnt rather than a lifestyle and character building.

No, if parents merely delegate tasks to teachers without they themselves participating in child’s holistic development, and providing good role models.


Is part-time Islamic classes Is part-time Islamic classes adequate? adequate?

No, when learning does not conform to its systematic ways according to tradition – fardh ‘ayn before kifaayah; and to begin with eclectic before specialization

No, when their identity as Muslims allowed to be eroded by other values and “idols” as role models.”

Is Islamic education achieved Is Islamic education achieved by integrating knowledge?by integrating knowledge?


Mere integration (formal school with Islamic

class) does not make it an Islamic education.



It is only when the dominant worldview, approach

and philosophy for their education is that of Islam;

and the conscious objective is of moulding an

Islamic identity becomes the primary concern.



That it must proactively equip them to discern

between ‘haqq’ (truth) and ‘baatil’ (falsehood);

between ‘hasanat’ (goodness) and ‘sai-yi’at’ (evil)

etc. when learning from other systems.



That the three primary ‘TAUHEEDIC’

development of iiman, ‘amal and ihsan

(paradigm) continues to be nurtured.

WHAT IS THIS WHAT IS THIS TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGM? EEDIC PARADIGM?


A parable

Analyse how

we are

acquiring

information or

‘knowledge’

FOR THOSE WHO THINK

Let us assume our

‘heart-mind’ QALB is

like a vessel with a

small opening which is

capable of acquiring

‘knowledge’ albeit

one and a time.

Like a marble, we

begin to acquire

one marble at a

time, information

or ‘knowledge’

throughout our

life, filling the jar

with them


A parable

Analyse how

we are

acquiring

information or

‘knowledge’

FOR THOSE WHO THINK

Like a marble, we

begin to acquire

one marble at a

time, information

or ‘knowledge’

throughout our

life, filling the jar

with them

Now that we have a

lot of marbles, we

assume we have

‘knowledge’ – quite

oblivious to the ADAB

in which it was taught

or supposed to have

been acquired.


A parable

Analyse how

we are

acquiring

information or

‘knowledge’

FOR THOSE WHO THINK

It is when we want

teach or share our

‘knowledge’ – i.e. take

out the marbles – for

other people, our

sharing with them

about Islam, that we

realise a problem:

“which marble first? In

what order? How

much? .. priority? Etc.“


A parable

Analyse how

we are

acquiring

information or

‘knowledge’

FOR THOSE WHO THINK

?

THIS REQUIRE OUR KNOWING ALSO THE ‘ADAB’NOT MERE ILLUSION OF HAVING ‘KNOWLEDGE’


FOR THOSE WHO THINK

A parable

““We are (much) in need of a little We are (much) in need of a little AdabAdab, from (that of) , from (that of)

going out (seeking) after much of going out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm ‘ilm (knowledge)”(knowledge)”

(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)


WHICH REMOVES THEISLAMIC FOUNDATIONAL ECCLECTIC

APPROACH TO MUSLIMS’ EDUCATION

““AN-NASEEHAH”AN-NASEEHAH”Sincere advice

FOR THOSE WHO THINK

ENSURE OUR AIM, PURPOSE OF SEEKING KNOWLEDGE IS CORRECT (ADAB); AND

SINCERITY IN OUR INTENTION (NIYYAT) DEDICATED TO GAIN NEARNESS OF ALLAH.

THIS THEN BECOMES AN ACT OF WORSHIP (‘IBAADAH).



““When people When people TATRUKUTATRUKU - leave ( - leave (set asideset aside) the affairs of ) the affairs of

their their DEENDEEN – religion, because of their – religion, because of their concern in concern in

improving their worldly mattersimproving their worldly matters, then Allah will open , then Allah will open

upon them much danger (harm).”upon them much danger (harm).”

((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))

WARNING

“Whosoever has an increase in knowledge without any increase in

his detachment (ZUHD) for the world, would not have any increase

with Allah except in his distancing himself further”

(Hadith reported by Dailami from ‘Ali ibn Abi Tolib r.a.)


WARNING


Every tree begun from a seed, and would Every tree begun from a seed, and would

grow in stages – from seedling into a plant grow in stages – from seedling into a plant

which from its onset develops several which from its onset develops several

important crucial components viz. Its roots, important crucial components viz. Its roots,

its stems which then grow into trunk and its stems which then grow into trunk and

branches, its barks and leaves etc.branches, its barks and leaves etc.

All of these has to be nurtured and let to All of these has to be nurtured and let to

grow in tandem – as and when conditions grow in tandem – as and when conditions

permits.permits.

If any of these is neglected, or process for If any of these is neglected, or process for

their growth stymied to only allow one their growth stymied to only allow one

component to be fully developed without component to be fully developed without

these others – then the tree may be harmed. these others – then the tree may be harmed.

IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePractice

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE

Compare with the three domains of Learning – contemporary theories in education - regarding the Taxonomies of :

[ re: Benjamin Bloom,


David Krathwohl, Anita Harrow ]

• Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

• Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. Allah s.w.t.

• Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

ALL THREE ASPECTS ARE TO BE DEVELOPED IN TANDEM ACCORDINGLYWITHOUT FOCUSING AT SPECIALIZATION UNTIL AT LATER STAGE

WHEN ESSENTIAL BASIC KNOWLEDGE ARE WELL ESTABLISHED


‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,

What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)

Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions

What is the Effect?

To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah

(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.

TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM


‘ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,

What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)

Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions

What is the Effect?

To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah

(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.

RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:

Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,

Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,

Anthropology, Marine & Space,Anthropology, Marine & Space,Etc.Etc.



‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;

Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)

What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life

Capability to implementing them in life

What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,

Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,

Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),

Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.













BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH‘‘ibadah ibadah (personal devotion / worship) (personal devotion / worship) MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction) (social transaction) MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family) (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth) JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment) (crimes & punishment) Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary) jihad / Da’wah jihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)













RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technology

and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & administrative social & administrative

sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace,

harmony, prosperity, physical harmony, prosperity, physical with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being

of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.



‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)



‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)

RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requires

practical behaviour, the aspect of being practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or

the state of the Soul reflected in his the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close ). Therefore, the close

equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.




SHAKUR Gratefulness

“ And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.

He gives wisdom (AL-HIKMAH) to whom He wills, and

whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given

much good. And none will remember except those of

understanding (ULUL-AL-BAA-B).”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 268-269)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))


As in the famous Hadith of Jibra’il a.s. from which our basic beginners

(FARDHU ‘AIN ) course curriculum was based on, I would like to propose

for this module on “TAFAQQUH” this time to deeply reflect upon each

of the key aspects (terms) our Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص used in this

(chosen) Hadith and then elucidate their significance and wisdom

beautifully regarding Islamic teachings as a total way of life (AD-DEEN).

I believe in the consistency of our Prophet’s advice, which seminally

contain gems which are in fact beautifully elaborated upon in the rest of

the other teachings of Islam. This brings up the wisdom (AL-HIKMAH).

“… and teaching them the Book and Wisdom”-(Q: 62:2)


"I have been sent with JAWAMI’ AL-KALEEM (i.e., the shortest expression

carrying the widest meanings), and I was made victorious with awe (fear

cast into the hearts of the enemy), and while I was sleeping, the keys of

the treasures of the earth were brought to me and were put in my hand."

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

JAWAMI'-AL-KALEEM means (“comprehensive

speech”) that Allah SWT has granted the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ability to

speak in the shortest expression carrying the widest meanings;

expressions in one or two statements or thereabouts the

numerous matters that used to be written in the books revealed

before him.

This epitomizes the Wisdom (AL-HIKMAH) granted to our Prophet

Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص .In this module we shall try to reflect upon the significance as in

just one Hadith – the Prophet Muhammad’s ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص advice to a

Sahaabiy Abu Dzar al-Ghifari r.a., which we hope Allah SWT will

grant us profound understanding of the DEEN – insha-Allah.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

IMAM ABU HAMID AL-GHAZALIE (R.A.)AN-NASEEHAH

The Sincere Advice

IDZAL – MAR – U – KAA - NAT - LAHU – FIK –RAH

FA – FEE - KUL – LI – SHAY- IN – LA – HU – ‘IB - RAH


Hadith extracted from: ‘NASA-IHU AL-’IBAAD ‘ALAA SHARHI AL-MUNABBIHAT ‘ALA AL-ISTI’DAD LI-YAUMI AL-MA-’AD’

Sheikh Imam Muhammad Nawawi bin Umar al-Jawi al-Bantanifamous Nusantaran scholar and Imam in Makkah (1813-1897)


YAA ABAA- DZAR! JAD-DI-DIS-SA-FEE-NATI – FA-IN-NAL-BAH-RAL – ‘A-MEE-Q

WA-KHU –DHIZ – ZAA-DA – KAA-MI-LA - FA-IN-NAS - SAFARA – BA-’EE-D

WA-KHAF- FI – FIL – HAM-LA – FA –IN-NAL – ‘A-QOBA-TA – KA-UU-D

WA – AKH-LI – SWIL – ‘A-MALA – FA-IN-NAN- NAA-QI-DA – BA-SWEE-RAN-NAASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice


THE HADITH

O Aba Dzar! Renew the ship, for verily the ocean is deep,

And take complete provision, for verily the journey is far,

And lighten the load, for verily the obstacles are almost insurmountable,

And be sincere in your deeds, for verily the scrutinizer of faults

is The Seeing (Allah).AN-NAASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice

INSHA-ALLAH – to be continuedAll Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

THE HADITH

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