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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 1dLESSON # 1d

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 ( 2017 ))

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 MUSLIMS’S EDUCATION

Sharing a concern raised in a public talk Sharing a concern raised in a public talk held in 2015 – “Subject them to Islam”held in 2015 – “Subject them to Islam”

Updated 11 FEBRUARY 2017

PARTPART # 6 # 6(January-(January-20172017))

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor talk ”Liberalism & its Effect”

Saturday , 14 March 2015 – @ 3.00 pm

venue: Singapore Post Centre10 Eunos Road 8, Singapore

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

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Keynote Message Keynote Message : : Primary problem faced by Muslims today is regarding their confusion in Primary problem faced by Muslims today is regarding their confusion in Knowledge. The solution agreed upon may be in regard to their Education. Knowledge. The solution agreed upon may be in regard to their Education. Yet even in this, another issue (though subtle) has to be critically explored.Yet even in this, another issue (though subtle) has to be critically explored.What kind of education? What kind of education? Whether their education Whether their education is “is “of Islamof Islam” or “” or “with with IslamIslam”. ”. Is there any difference? What are its implications? How have we come to this?Is there any difference? What are its implications? How have we come to this?

””Verily this is knowledge (which contains the rules) of Verily this is knowledge (which contains the rules) of

the the DEENDEEN (Religion), so look thoroughly into (Religion), so look thoroughly into

the person from whom you acquire the person from whom you acquire

(the knowledge of) your (the knowledge of) your DEENDEEN (Religion).” (Religion).”

Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us MuslimsImam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims


““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].”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 100Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 100))

* THE People of the Book – Jews and Christians


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

DEENDEEN from ‘dubious’ sources especially those from ‘dubious’ sources especially those OrientalistsOrientalists (with their (with their

agenda) or agenda) or Orientalists-mindedOrientalists-minded or or SecularistSecularist who may even be Muslims. who may even 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. certain Muslim ‘‘bankrupt’ or redundant in their mind – (.e. certain Muslim ‘eliteselites’ who ’ who

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


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



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, generally been preserved and faithfully transmitted by has, in fact, generally 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 disregard traditional or even ‘secular’ approaches to learning; with callous disregard

for for ADABADAB; etc. ; etc. unfortunately this has led to a truncation in the way many unfortunately this has led to a truncation in the way many

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

Islam – which the following Qur’anic verses allude to, may summed up Islam – which the following Qur’anic verses allude to, may summed up

what we Muslims are in dire need of. 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 merely of learning ! ” to, not merely of 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)




Strive till the end to be Muslims - the first pillar is the Strive till the end to be Muslims - the first pillar is the SHAHAADA-TAINSHAHAADA-TAIN - -

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

a sacred a sacred spiritual covenant spiritual covenant renewed; 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 we will a preparation for the trial and tribulation that most certainly we will

be made to face in this worldly life; be made to face in this worldly life;

It in fact requires theIt in fact requires the self-actualization self-actualization towards becoming whom we towards becoming whom we

should essentially be, above all other identities; should essentially be, above all other identities;

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

((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..

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COMMANDS

““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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IncreasingIncreasing this Ummah this Ummah withwith

Da’wahDa’wah and and preservingpreserving it with it with IslahIslah

“CALL THOU (all mankind] unto thy Sustainer's path with wisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner”

(Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 125)


““INDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger from INDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger from

among yourselves: among yourselves: heavily weighs -upon him [the thought] that you heavily weighs -upon him [the thought] that you

might suffer [in the life to come]; might suffer [in the life to come]; full of concern for you [is he, and] full of concern for you [is he, and]

full of compassion and mercy towards the believers.”full of compassion and mercy towards the believers.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128))


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“All of my people (UMMATI ) will enter paradise except those who

refuse.” They said : O Messenger of Allah, Who are those who refuse?.

He s.a.a.w. then said: “ Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and

whoever disobey me is one who refuses (to enter it).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)


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“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah

will still be the best amongst them in Islam,

so long as they have proper (profound) understanding (of the DEEN).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)


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“ Invite them to Islam, and inform them what is enjoined upon

them for, I swear on Allah, if Allah should guide one person

through you, it is better for you than possessing the ‘red camels’

(i.e. the most precious of things to have then).”

(Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)


“And from among you there must be a party who invite people to all

that is good and (AMR) enjoin the doing of all that is right and

(NAHYU) forbid the doing of all that is wrong. It is they who will

attain true success (MUFLIHUUN).”

(Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 104)


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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 (to bore the hole), they will all drown."‘they leave them (to bore the hole), they will all drown."‘

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

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

today with the secular liberal idea being propagated, many young today with the secular liberal idea being propagated, many young

Muslims have begun to imitate extolling slogan of incitement to ‘Muslims have begun to imitate extolling slogan of incitement to ‘freedomfreedom’ ’

and ‘and ‘individualismindividualism’ as though it is an absolute birthright.’ as though it is an absolute 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 few of those Muslims who may traditional, is now the trend embraced by few of those Muslims who may

bethink of themselves as being the “bethink of themselves as being the “elites, intellectuals, progressive, elites, intellectuals, progressive,

liberal-minded, rational, moderate, academic, etcliberal-minded, rational, moderate, academic, etc.” of the community..” of the community.

These Muslims are mostly the product of purely the national education These Muslims are mostly the product of purely the national education

which promotes a secular (or non-religious) approach to learning as the which promotes a secular (or non-religious) approach to learning as the

dominant philosophy, in which their Islamic studies (if any) are regarded dominant philosophy, in which their Islamic studies (if any) are regarded

as mere subjects acquired as supplementary, not the core.as mere subjects acquired as supplementary, not the core.

ONE OF THE RELEVANT CONCERNS


Whereas, the aim and objective of an “Whereas, the aim and objective of an “Islamic educationIslamic education” is that it is ” is that it is

singular (singular (TAUTAUHHEEDICEEDIC) holistic endeavor, where learning is regarded as an) holistic endeavor, where learning is regarded as an

‘IBAADAH ‘IBAADAH – worship - including even in the pursuit of worldly sciences and – worship - including even in the pursuit of worldly sciences and

skills, as it regard these as complementary to Muslim total Islamic skills, as it regard these as complementary to Muslim total Islamic

development. development. Yet, the dominant philosophy Yet, the dominant philosophy or or rraison d'être in this

approach is to subject Muslims is to subject Muslims to to AD-DEEN-UL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-UL-ISLAM - regarding Muslims’ - regarding Muslims’

faith (faith (IIMANIIMAN) practice () practice (‘AMAL‘AMAL) and Righteous character () and Righteous character (IIHHSANSAN). ).

There is no dichotomy in the ‘education’ for Muslims between that of There is no dichotomy in the ‘education’ for Muslims between that of

religion (religion (DEENDEEN) and the other () and the other (UKHRA-DUNYAWIYUKHRA-DUNYAWIY) i.e. worldly sciences.) i.e. worldly sciences.

Without inculcation of the Without inculcation of the DEENDEEN as the as the dominant concern dominant concern in Muslims’ in Muslims’

pursuit in other fields of learning, national ‘schooling’ alone (though pursuit in other fields of learning, national ‘schooling’ alone (though

important) is important) is not regarded as synonymous not regarded as synonymous with our ‘ with our ‘ Islamic educationIslamic education’.’.


Unfortunately, many Muslim parents do not subscribe to such philosophy Unfortunately, many Muslim parents do not subscribe to such philosophy

of education, although they may provide lessons on Islam (IRK - Islam of education, although they may provide lessons on Islam (IRK - Islam

Religious Knowledge) for them who Religious Knowledge) for them who then learnt Islam merely as subjectsthen learnt Islam merely as subjects, ,

whereas their whereas their dominant philosophy in education still remain seculardominant philosophy in education still remain secular..

Their drive and primary motivation for their children’s education is purely Their drive and primary motivation for their children’s education is purely

‘‘pragmatismpragmatism’ i.e. for socio-economic reasons, while learning and ’ i.e. for socio-economic reasons, while learning and

inculcation of the inculcation of the DEEN-AL-ISLAMDEEN-AL-ISLAM is relegated to be less important, as is relegated to be less important, as

part-time extra-curricular sessions, of learning on Islam as subjects. part-time extra-curricular sessions, of learning on Islam as subjects.

Many religious teachers too are now directed to imitate and adopt the Many religious teachers too are now directed to imitate and adopt the

conventional (secular) schooling approach of teaching, devoid of the conventional (secular) schooling approach of teaching, devoid of the

traditional Prophetic method that exude the spirit of traditional Prophetic method that exude the spirit of DA’WAHDA’WAH (calling (calling

others to Islam) and others to Islam) and ISLAISLAHH (reconciling and reforming the Muslims). (reconciling and reforming the Muslims).


We have become ungrateful to the legacy left by our predecessors who We have become ungrateful to the legacy left by our predecessors who

understood the purpose of Muslims being educated with Al-Islam:,understood the purpose of Muslims being educated with Al-Islam:,

““It is He who has sent among the unlettered a Messenger from themselves It is He who has sent among the unlettered a Messenger from themselves

((YAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAA-TIHIYAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAA-TIHI) reciting to them His verses and () reciting to them His verses and (YU-ZAK-YU-ZAK-

KEE-HIMKEE-HIM) purifying them (and make them grow) and () purifying them (and make them grow) and (YU-’AL-LI-MU-HUMYU-’AL-LI-MU-HUM) )

teaching them the Book (teaching them the Book (AL-KITAABAL-KITAAB) and wisdom () and wisdom (AL-AL-HHIKMAHIKMAH)) whereas

before that they were indeed, most obviously, lost in error …””

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))




“ … and [to cause this message to spread] from them unto other

people as soon as they come into contact with them: for He alone is

almighty, truly wise! Such is Allah's bounty: He grants it to anyone

who is willing [to receive it]: for Allah is limitless in His great

bounty.“

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4)




“ “ ((UUD-’UUUUD-’UU) Invite (or call all mankind) to the way of ) Invite (or call all mankind) to the way of

your Lord with (your Lord with (AL-AL-HHIKMAHIKMAH) wisdom and good ) wisdom and good

instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best.”instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best.”

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 125Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 125))




““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way

((UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your lives] so that [with your lives]

you might bear witness you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind ( to the truth before all mankind (SHUHADAA-SHUHADAA-

A - ‘ALAN-NAASA - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the Messenger as a witness over you.“) , and the Messenger as a witness over you.“

((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))


Now some of these Muslims are assuming community leadership and Now some of these Muslims are assuming community leadership and

may be unaware that Al-Islam is not a ‘religion’ like other religion, but may be unaware that Al-Islam is not a ‘religion’ like other religion, but

rather as rather as AD-DEENAD-DEEN which aims to the building of a which aims to the building of a TAMADDUNTAMADDUN

(civilization).(civilization).

Especially those tutored by Orientalists and academics with secular Especially those tutored by Orientalists and academics with secular

worldview, although are aware of this fact about Islam, nevertheless are worldview, although are aware of this fact about Islam, nevertheless are

vehemently opposed to this notion being taught to Muslims as vehemently opposed to this notion being taught to Muslims as

alternative worldview. They have very low regard for Islamic teachings, alternative worldview. They have very low regard for Islamic teachings,

history, legacy - tradition, etc. and want the Muslims of today to rather history, legacy - tradition, etc. and want the Muslims of today to rather

accept ‘secularism’ or hoped to be somewhat secularized with accept ‘secularism’ or hoped to be somewhat secularized with

liberalism, pragmatism, modernism, etc.. liberalism, pragmatism, modernism, etc..


To some of them, “To some of them, “Islam as a CivilizationIslam as a Civilization” is to be regarded as a threat ” is to be regarded as a threat

and present a formidable challenge to their hegemony, and thus are in and present a formidable challenge to their hegemony, and thus are in

fact already responding with their meddling into Islamic discourse (now fact already responding with their meddling into Islamic discourse (now

with some unwary Muslims), to confuse and weaken the with some unwary Muslims), to confuse and weaken the UMMAHUMMAH

further. further.

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

hijack Islamic discourse. The proverbialhijack Islamic discourse. The proverbial UMMATIC UMMATIC – ship, is being – ship, is being

undermined.undermined.


These the “These the “elites, intellectuals, progressive, liberal-minded, rational, elites, intellectuals, progressive, liberal-minded, rational,

moderate, academic, etcmoderate, academic, etc.” fancy themselves as rational thinkers, whereas .” fancy themselves as rational thinkers, whereas

they take their cue from the Orientalists, who researched on Islam and they take their cue from the Orientalists, who researched on Islam and

are trying to re-introduce into Islamic discourse using arguments from the are trying to re-introduce into Islamic discourse using arguments from the

early Muslim ‘rationalists’ – early Muslim ‘rationalists’ – MU’TAZILITEMU’TAZILITE who dare to oppose ‘revelation’, who dare to oppose ‘revelation’,

whereas such views have already been refuted by Muslim scholars.whereas such views have already been refuted by Muslim scholars.

Inciting use of ‘reasoning’ and being too obsessed with ‘rationalizing’ Inciting use of ‘reasoning’ and being too obsessed with ‘rationalizing’

that led to skepticism towards the ‘revelation’ , already has precedence that led to skepticism towards the ‘revelation’ , already has precedence

even in the beginning of creation, mentioned in teachings of Qur’an and even in the beginning of creation, mentioned in teachings of Qur’an and

its parables. It is therefore very relevant to be understood by us - their its parables. It is therefore very relevant to be understood by us - their

lessons learnt and their intended warnings heeded.lessons learnt and their intended warnings heeded.


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WHAT ARE SOME OF THESE …

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“And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said

to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a

successive authority." They said, "Will You place upon

it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood,

while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?" Allah

said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know."

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 30)




In this narration, the inquisitive angels were rather perplexed towards In this narration, the inquisitive angels were rather perplexed towards

Allah’s decree in appointing Adam a.s. the vicegerent on earth. In Allah’s decree in appointing Adam a.s. the vicegerent on earth. In

accordance with their reasoning they judged that man, as compared to accordance with their reasoning they judged that man, as compared to

angels, would be unsuitable for this. angels, would be unsuitable for this. Implicit in the questioning Implicit in the questioning was actually was actually

an an attempt at levelling attempt at levelling – a serious breakdown in – a serious breakdown in ADABADAB towards Allah. towards Allah.

In response to such ‘In response to such ‘insolenceinsolence’ although unintended, Allah SWT replied with ’ although unintended, Allah SWT replied with

a terse chastisement, : a terse chastisement, : "Indeed, I know that which you do not know.“

Their inability to ‘rationalize’ or rather the need to satisfy their ‘reasoning’ ,

is irrelevant in the face of Allah’s Wisdom and eternal Knowledge.

The Angels then accepted the rebuke and ceased questioning.

Now compare this to what Iblis did when relying upon his reasoning in

challenging Allah’s decree.


“ It is We who created you and gave you shape; then We

bade the angels prostrate to Adam, and they prostrated, not

so Iblis; he refused to be of those who bow down …”

(Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 11)


““(Allah) said: "what prevented thee from bowing down when I (Allah) said: "what prevented thee from bowing down when I

commanded thee?" He (Iblis) said: "commanded thee?" He (Iblis) said: "I am better than heI am better than he: thou : thou

didst create me from fire, and him from clay." didst create me from fire, and him from clay."

(Allah) said: "Get thee down from this(Allah) said: "Get thee down from this: it is not for thee to be : it is not for thee to be

arrogant herearrogant here: get out, for thou art of the meanest (of : get out, for thou art of the meanest (of

creatures).” creatures).”

((Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 12-13Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 12-13))


To be clear, To be clear, Islam is not against inquisitiveness Islam is not against inquisitiveness as a as a valid method valid method in seekingin seeking

knowledgeknowledge. The actual concern, as in the story of Prophet Ibrahim a.s. is . The actual concern, as in the story of Prophet Ibrahim a.s. is

when questioning which is intended to oppose Faith and exalt skepticism – when questioning which is intended to oppose Faith and exalt skepticism –

i.e. the arrogant use of “i.e. the arrogant use of “reasonreason” to subvert “” to subvert “revelationrevelation.” .”

Behold! Abraham said: "My Lord! show me how You give life to Behold! Abraham said: "My Lord! show me how You give life to

the dead. He said: "Do you not then believe?" the dead. He said: "Do you not then believe?"

He said: "Yea! but to satisfy my own understanding.“ He said: "Yea! but to satisfy my own understanding.“ * *

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 260Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 260) ) ** literally: “to make my heart tranquil”literally: “to make my heart tranquil”

WALLAAHU-A’-LAM


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ANOTHER IMPORTANT LESSON …

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““And there are those who put up a mosque by way of And there are those who put up a mosque by way of

mischief (mischief (DHIRARADHIRARA) and infidelity () and infidelity (KUFRAKUFRA) ― ) ― to disunite to disunite

the Believers and in preparation for one who warred the Believers and in preparation for one who warred

against Allah and His Messenger against Allah and His Messenger aforetime. They will aforetime. They will

indeed swear that their intention is nothing but good; but indeed swear that their intention is nothing but good; but

Allah doth declare that they are certainly liars.Allah doth declare that they are certainly liars.

Never stand thou forth therein. …””

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107-108Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107-108))



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“Never stand thou forth therein …. There is a mosque

whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety

(TAQWA) ; it is more worthy of thy standing forth (for

prayer) therein. In it are men who love to be purified; and

Allah loveth those who make themselves pure.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)



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““Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on

piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth

his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to

crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,

into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do

wrong.”wrong.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109))




When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in QUBAQUBA

(outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which he (outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which he

referred to as the "referred to as the "MASJID of TAQWAMASJID of TAQWA" upon which was associated the " upon which was associated the

building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and DA’WAHDA’WAH . .

Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as MUNAFIQUUN MUNAFIQUUN (Hypocrites) (Hypocrites)

from from Bani GhanamBani Ghanam, knew the importance of mosque as the sacred , knew the importance of mosque as the sacred

institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be similarly institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be similarly

advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league with one advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league with one Abu Abu

'Ameer'Ameer, a notorious enemy who fought against the Prophet s.a.a,w. in , a notorious enemy who fought against the Prophet s.a.a,w. in

UHUDUHUD and and HUNAINHUNAIN, and was then based in Syria., and was then based in Syria.


They built this mosque (They built this mosque (MasjidMasjid ), as a base for him and their followers ), as a base for him and their followers

(the hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine (the hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine

Islam and the Prophet's mission, s.a.a.w. Islam and the Prophet's mission, s.a.a.w.

Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims

of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as

""MASJID DHIRAARA WA KUFRAMASJID DHIRAARA WA KUFRA" (a mosque built for mischief & " (a mosque built for mischief &

infidelity) was then destroyed.infidelity) was then destroyed.

WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?


WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ? Rise of the false leaders, especially the dangers of the Rise of the false leaders, especially the dangers of the MUNAAFIQUUNMUNAAFIQUUN

(Hypocrites) and their attempts to undermine Islam – e.g. by their (Hypocrites) and their attempts to undermine Islam – e.g. by their

misrepresenting Islam’s symbols, weakening its institutions, misrepresenting Islam’s symbols, weakening its institutions,

disconnecting the Muslims from their true leaders, subvert and hijack disconnecting the Muslims from their true leaders, subvert and hijack

Islam’s teachings and discourses with something false although Islam’s teachings and discourses with something false although

presented as resembling Islam, etc. - for the unwary Muslims to be presented as resembling Islam, etc. - for the unwary Muslims to be

duped into following these.duped into following these.

Importance of Importance of TAQWATAQWA and and SWOLAHSWOLAH – as the foundational criteria and – as the foundational criteria and

essential virtue to promote, which every Muslim must aim for and set for essential virtue to promote, which every Muslim must aim for and set for

whatever endeavor and program they are involved in - to be deemed as whatever endeavor and program they are involved in - to be deemed as

Islamic; absence of which or hesitancy to upholding these or disregarding Islamic; absence of which or hesitancy to upholding these or disregarding

its importance, almost always indicate a kind of deviation. its importance, almost always indicate a kind of deviation. WALLAAHU-A’-LAM

AS THIS IS JUST A PRELIMINARY REFLECTION,

AND DUE TO TIME CONSTRAIN – I HAVE TO END HERE,

FOR THE MOMENT.

INSHA-ALLAH!MAY WE HAVE OTHER OPPORTUNITY

TO REFLECT FURTHER.


TO BE CONTINUED INSHA-ALLAH

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