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IN THE NAME OF IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE, COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. MOST MERCIFUL. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ILM AL-AKHLAQ ILM AL-AKHLAQ “Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Kuluq) disposition.” Using text & curriculum he has developed Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslims. To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” & female)” INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ OF ‘ ILM AL-AKHLAQ ILM AL-AKHLAQ Intermediate Level Islamic course in Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail LESSON # 4a – LESSON # 4a – ABOUT THE ‘NAFS’ (SELF) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ

“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Kuluq) disposition.”

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)”

““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘STUDY OF ‘ILM AL-AKHLAQ ILM AL-AKHLAQ ””

Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 4a – LESSON # 4a –

ABOUT THE ‘NAFS’ (SELF)

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““And they ask you, [O Muhammad], about the soul (And they ask you, [O Muhammad], about the soul (RURUHH). ).

Say, "The soul (Say, "The soul (RURUHH) is of the affair of my Lord. And mankind ) is of the affair of my Lord. And mankind

have not been given of knowledge except a little.”have not been given of knowledge except a little.”

((Qur’an: al-Isra‘: 17: 85Qur’an: al-Isra‘: 17: 85))

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

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““Guide us to the straight path -The path of those upon whom Guide us to the straight path -The path of those upon whom

You have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked You have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked

[Your] anger or of those who are astray.[Your] anger or of those who are astray.

((Qur’an: al-Fatihah: 1: 5-7Qur’an: al-Fatihah: 1: 5-7))

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

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“But as for those who strive hard in Our cause (JAHIDU) -We

shall most certainly guide them onto paths that lead unto Us:

for, behold, Allah is indeed with the doers of good.”

(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69)

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

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“O you who have attained to faith! (ISwBIRU) Be patient in

adversity, and (SwOBIRU) vie in patience with one another ;

and (ROBITwU) remain stationed (ever ready to do what is

right) and (be conscious and) fear Allah (TAQWALLAH); that

you may be successful.”

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

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““Consider the human self (Consider the human self (NAFSNAFS), and how it is ), and how it is

formed in accordance with what it is meant to be, formed in accordance with what it is meant to be,

and how it is imbued with moral failings as well as and how it is imbued with moral failings as well as

with consciousness of Allah! with consciousness of Allah!

To a happy state shall indeed attain he who causes To a happy state shall indeed attain he who causes

this [this [NAFSNAFS - self] to grow in purity, and truly lost is - self] to grow in purity, and truly lost is

he who buries it [in darkness].”he who buries it [in darkness].”

((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 7-10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 7-10))

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““And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this divine writ And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this divine writ

that whenever you hear people deny the truth of Allah's that whenever you hear people deny the truth of Allah's

messages and mock at them, you shall avoid their company messages and mock at them, you shall avoid their company

until they begin to talk of other things - or else, verily, you until they begin to talk of other things - or else, verily, you

will become like them. Behold, together with those who will become like them. Behold, together with those who

deny the truth Allah will gather in hell the hypocrites,” deny the truth Allah will gather in hell the hypocrites,”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 140Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 140))

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““And [know that true servants of Allah are only] those who And [know that true servants of Allah are only] those who

never bear witness to what is false, and [who], whenever never bear witness to what is false, and [who], whenever

they pass by [people engaged in] frivolity, pass on with they pass by [people engaged in] frivolity, pass on with

dignity;”dignity;”

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 72Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 72))

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““LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on

denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please

on earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell on earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell

thereafter as their goal - and how vile a resting-place! -thereafter as their goal - and how vile a resting-place! -

whereas those who remain conscious of their Sustainer whereas those who remain conscious of their Sustainer

shall have gardens through which running waters flow, shall have gardens through which running waters flow,

therein to abide: a ready welcome from Allah. And that therein to abide: a ready welcome from Allah. And that

which is with God is best for the truly virtuous.”which is with God is best for the truly virtuous.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-198))

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““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with

the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;

or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;

Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”

((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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““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)

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“He (Allah) it is who has sent unto the unlettered

people a messenger from among themselves, to convey

unto them His messages, and to cause them to grow in

purity, and to impart unto them the divine writ as well

as wisdom - whereas before that they were indeed,

most obviously, lost in error.”

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2)

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““And recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of And recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of

the Book of your Lord. There is no changer of His words, and the Book of your Lord. There is no changer of His words, and

never will you find in other than Him a refuge.never will you find in other than Him a refuge.

And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who call upon And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who call upon

their Lord in the morning and the evening, seeking His their Lord in the morning and the evening, seeking His

countenance. And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring countenance. And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring

adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey one whose adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey one whose

heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance and who heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance and who

follows his desire and whose affair is ever [in] neglect.”follows his desire and whose affair is ever [in] neglect.”

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 27-28Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 27-28))

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External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

.

It is because of (A) the confusion and error in Knowledge that lead to condition for

(B) The loss of Adab in the community. Both internally and externally.

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(C) Rise / election of False leaders

External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

Figure 1

The condition arising out of (A) and (B) is:

(C) “The rise of leaders who are not qualified for valid leadership of the Muslim Community, who do not possess the high moral, intellectual and spiritual standards required for Islamic leadership..”

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(C) Rise / election of False leaders

External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

“These false leaders then usurped Islamic leadership, who (then) perpetuate the condition in (A) [1] above and ensure the continued control of the affairs of the Community by leaders like them who dominate in all fields.” [2]

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

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(C) Rise / election of False leaders

External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

“This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of adab.

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

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With the “loss of Adab”, even the knowledge of who the

true leaders and scholars is lost, and the confusion compounded.

Actually this confusion in knowledge can be corrected

through Education ,

Yet, education in man cannot be truly done without his

having basic “Adab” itself.

Thus the importance of restoring the “Adab” in every

Muslim.

It may even have to begin by correcting their misuse of

“terms” (istilah) and clarifying wrongly assumed “definition”

(ta’rifat) that may have caused whatever misunderstandings.25

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““The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant

vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which

impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and

creates general confusion and error in the understanding of creates general confusion and error in the understanding of

Islam and of its worldviewIslam and of its worldview.” .”

Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38

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Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas :

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"Indeed the "Indeed the scholars scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall

into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The

merchants and businessmen merchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they are are the trustees of Allah, so if they are

treacherous, who can be trusted? The treacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allah are the guests of Allah

so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can

we defeat the enemies? The righteous and we defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic ones ascetic ones are the kings of are the kings of

the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who shall be ), who shall be

followed? The followed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) of the are the shepherds (protectors) of the

people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the

flock?" flock?"

- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak

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“ “He who does not exert abstinence (He who does not exert abstinence (WARA’)WARA’) while learning, God while learning, God

(Allah) the Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways: (Allah) the Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways:

[1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or [1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or

[2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or [2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or

[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”

A SCHOLARS’ ADVICE FROM KITAB “A SCHOLARS’ ADVICE FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIMTA’LIM MUTA’LLIM””

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“ “((‘ilm‘ilm) Knowledge without ) Knowledge without AdabAdab, ,

is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel); is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);

and and AdabAdab without knowledge ( without knowledge (‘ilm‘ilm) ,) ,

is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”

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Purify his soul (Purify his soul (nafsnafs) from impure ) from impure

traits and blameworthy traits and blameworthy

characteristics.characteristics.

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Such as:-Such as:-

‘‘ujub ujub (self-conceit)(self-conceit)JuJuhhudud (ungrateful; obstinacy) (ungrateful; obstinacy)KibrKibr (arrogance) (arrogance)HasdHasd (jealousy) (jealousy)Riya’Riya’ (ostentatious)(ostentatious)Hub al-jah Hub al-jah (love for status)(love for status)Hub ad-dunya Hub ad-dunya (love of the world)(love of the world)Etc.Etc. .. amongst others .... .. amongst others ....

He is indeed successful who purify He is indeed successful who purify and causes it to grow, and causes it to grow, ((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10))

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Remove impediments (affairs of the world) Remove impediments (affairs of the world)

to devote with undivided attention to the to devote with undivided attention to the

study.study.

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““Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))

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Never scorn knowledge nor exalt Never scorn knowledge nor exalt

himself/herself over the teacher.himself/herself over the teacher.

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““Whosever has humility (tawwadhu’), Whosever has humility (tawwadhu’), Allah will raise his rank (and status); Allah will raise his rank (and status);

and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur) and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur) Allah will humiliate him.”Allah will humiliate him.”

((Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.))

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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Observe priority in learning and submit Observe priority in learning and submit

to the advise of the teacher in the to the advise of the teacher in the

matters of his learning. matters of his learning.

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““... and be satisfied with your ignorance ... and be satisfied with your ignorance if you have wronged a teacher.”if you have wronged a teacher.”

A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”

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Must be patient and not be hasty in Must be patient and not be hasty in

learning as one may need to master learning as one may need to master

praiseworthy knowledge. praiseworthy knowledge.

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““Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas) Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas) hastiness is from satan.”hastiness is from satan.”

((Hadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.aHadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.a.).)

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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Do not attempt to address every branch Do not attempt to address every branch

of knowledge but must observe order of knowledge but must observe order

and begin with the most important.and begin with the most important.

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O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah: Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah:

for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))

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Learn to ascertain the noble nature of Learn to ascertain the noble nature of

this or other science.this or other science.

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Such as to know value & priority:-Such as to know value & priority:-

Fardh ‘Ain Fardh ‘Ain (personal obligation)(personal obligation)Fardh Kifaya Fardh Kifaya (community obligation)(community obligation)MuqaddimatMuqaddimat (introductory) (introductory)MukhtasarMukhtasar (Summary) (Summary)MufasssalMufasssal (Detail)(Detail)MujmalMujmal (General)(General)KhususiyaKhususiya (Specialised) (Specialised)UsulUsul (Principles) (Principles)Furu’Furu’ (Branches or secondary)(Branches or secondary)Manfa’atManfa’at (beneficial)(beneficial)Ghoyr Manfa’at Ghoyr Manfa’at (not beneficial)(not beneficial)Etc.Etc. .. amongst others .... .. amongst others ....

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Purpose of learning is for the adornment of inner self Purpose of learning is for the adornment of inner self

with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah (“with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah (“Taqarrub-il-Taqarrub-il-

lAllaahlAllaah”) and attainment of piety (“”) and attainment of piety (“TaqwaTaqwa”).”).

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Verily the most honoured of you in the sight Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))

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Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to

argue with the learned (scholars), argue with the learned (scholars),

or to brag with the foolish; or to brag with the foolish;

or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;

Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”

((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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Avoid polemics.Avoid polemics.

(Difference between (Difference between Maslahat al-mursalahMaslahat al-mursalah and and Bid’ahBid’ah))

1.1. NiyyatNiyyat : Essentials (: Essentials (rukn rukn ’’) in every worship (servitude).) in every worship (servitude).

2.2. Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.

3.3. In language that one understands.In language that one understands.

4.4. Conscious awareness accompanying the act.Conscious awareness accompanying the act.

5.5. Clarity of action and purpose.Clarity of action and purpose.

6.6. To eradicate ambiguity.To eradicate ambiguity.

7.7. Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.

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As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad ((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.

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As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad ((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.

““I intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to share I intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to share

benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s) benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s)

bestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to the bestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to the

teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of His teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of His

Messenger s.a.a.w. , to invite towards the right guidance, to Messenger s.a.a.w. , to invite towards the right guidance, to

show to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please show to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please

Allah s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (His Allah s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (His

acceptance and) His reward. Amin”acceptance and) His reward. Amin”

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Refer also to the traditional text : Refer also to the traditional text :

“Ta’lim Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum”

““INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF LEARNING”LEARNING”

by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.

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““O ye who believe! (Be conscious of Allah and) O ye who believe! (Be conscious of Allah and)

Fear Allah (Fear Allah (TAQWATAQWA) and be with those who are ) and be with those who are

true (in word and deed).” true (in word and deed).”

((Qur’an: Taubah:9: 119Qur’an: Taubah:9: 119))

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““He is not from my Ummah (community),He is not from my Ummah (community),

One who do not respect our elders, orOne who do not respect our elders, or

One who is not merciful (kind) to our young, and One who is not merciful (kind) to our young, and

One who do not know our One who do not know our ‘Ulama’ - ‘Ulama’ - Islamic scholars Islamic scholars

(and respect their rights ) .”(and respect their rights ) .”

((Hadith of our Prophet s.a.w. Reported by TabranyHadith of our Prophet s.a.w. Reported by Tabrany))

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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“A person is upon the religion (way of life)

of the ones (friends) he is close to,

therefore look to whom you (love to be) close to.”

(Hadith reported by Tirmidzi)

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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””Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of the Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of 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 Muslims:Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims:

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“ “Whosoever has an increase in knowledge without any increase Whosoever has an increase in knowledge without any increase

in his detachment (in his detachment (ZUHDZUHD) for the world, would not have any ) for the world, would not have any

increase with Allah except in his distancing himself further”increase with Allah except in his distancing himself further”

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

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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““He is not an ascetic (He is not an ascetic (ZAHIDZAHID) he who is detached (denounce) the ) he who is detached (denounce) the

dirham and dinar (i.e. money), but verily a true ascetic (dirham and dinar (i.e. money), but verily a true ascetic (ZAHIDZAHID) )

is one who detaches himself from all other is one who detaches himself from all other

except the Irresistable (except the Irresistable (Allah jallaajalaa-luhAllah jallaajalaa-luh)”)”

((Explanation of “Explanation of “ZUHDZUHD” by Ibn ‘Arabiy” by Ibn ‘Arabiy))

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““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and

grant us the ability to follow it.grant us the ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant

us the ability to reject it.”us the ability to reject it.”

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"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we

have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not

upon us a burden like that which You laid upon upon us a burden like that which You laid upon

those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not

with that which we have no ability to bear. And with that which we have no ability to bear. And

pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon

us. You are our protector, so give us victory over us. You are our protector, so give us victory over

the disbelieving people."the disbelieving people."

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

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

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ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzEE- YAN-FA- ‘U-NA

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

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ROB-BI –FAQ-QIH-NAA -WA -FAQ-QIH – AH-LA-NAA

O Lord! Grant upon us profound understanding,

(as also grant upon) our family members..

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WA –QO-RAA-BAA-TIN-LA-NAA -FEE -DEE-NI-NAA

MA-’ A -AH-LIL-QUTw-RI- UN-THA - WA DzA-KAR

And also to those in the Faith who are close to us ,

Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male.

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ALLAA-HUM-MAJ- ’AL-NAA - HAA-DEE-NAA - MUH-TA-DEEN

O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and

who are (always) guided (by Your Guidance) .

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GHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA LAA- MU-DwIL-LEENGHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA LAA- MU-DwIL-LEEN

Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.

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ALLAA-HUM - MAH-DI-NAA BI – HU-DAAK

O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance.

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WAJ-’AL-NAA MIM-MAN - YU-SAA - RI-’U – FEE - RI-DwAAK

And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You.

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WA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAKWA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAK

And do not let us be protected (by others) except And do not let us be protected (by others) except

only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).

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WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA

AM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAKAM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAK

And do not make us to be of those who differ from And do not make us to be of those who differ from

Your command and are disobedient towards You.Your command and are disobedient towards You.

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WA- HAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEELWA- HAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEEL

And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector.And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector.

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WA- LAA HAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA WA- LAA HAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA

BIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEMBIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEM

And there is no power nor strength except with Allah And there is no power nor strength except with Allah

The Most High, the Most Esteem.The Most High, the Most Esteem.

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WA- SwOL-LALLAA-HU- ‘ALAA SAY-DI-NAA - MUHAMMADIN

WA ‘ALAA – AA-LIHI -WA SwOH-BI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .

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WAL-HAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA - MEENWAL-HAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA - MEEN

And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.

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