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

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

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

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

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LESSON

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REMEMBER THE ….


(Say:) ”Behold, my prayer, and [all] my acts of worship, my living and

my dying are for God [Allah alone, Who is], the Sustainer of all the

worlds, in whose divinity none has a share: for thus have I been

bidden – and I shall [always] be foremost among those who

surrender themselves to Him (Muslimeen).”

(Qur’an: al-An’am:6:162)


”So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith: (establish) Allah's

handiwork according to the pattern on which He has made mankind:

no change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by Allah: that is the

standard Religion: but most among mankind understand not.”

((Surah Rum: 30: 30Surah Rum: 30: 30))


” ”Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word

like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches

(reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the

leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order

that they may receive admonition;” that they may receive admonition;”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25))All Rights Reserved ©Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2012

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REFLECT : COMPONENTS OF A TREE

seedSprout

Roots Trunk Leaves

Layers of Bark Grow towards sunlight & Power to break rocks Fruits


“ “ .. Islamic education is organic, just like a plant, .. Islamic education is organic, just like a plant, it has to be continuously nurtured to develop a it has to be continuously nurtured to develop a Muslim to grow to be like the good tree’ ..Muslim to grow to be like the good tree’ .. insha-Allah! ...” (insha-Allah! ...” (Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailZhulkeflee Hj Ismail))

WHAT’S NEXT ?WHAT’S NEXT ?

(FOLLOW-UP AFTER THE BEGINNERS’ COURSE)(FOLLOW-UP AFTER THE BEGINNERS’ COURSE)


WHAT’S NEXT ?WHAT’S NEXT ?


TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm

‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)


‘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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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)













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

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


‘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”)

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‘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”)

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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.



Development of Certainty (Belief)Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / TruthAwareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,


PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVEPURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

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

WARNING!WARNING!


““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:

WARNING!WARNING!


WARNING!WARNING!


Avoid polemics regarding (Avoid polemics regarding (niyyatniyyat).).

(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.

ADDENDUMADDENDUM


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.

ADDENDUMADDENDUM


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”

ADDENDUMADDENDUM


A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH


Lesson # 1 A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH

By : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailBy : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail Intermediate Islamic Course conducted (since 1990's)Intermediate Islamic Course conducted (since 1990's)


Faith (Faith (IIMANIIMAN), from the Islamic perspective is not mere blind ), from the Islamic perspective is not mere blind

acceptance. It is a process of acquiring a knowledge of acceptance. It is a process of acquiring a knowledge of

certainty in which we confirm with our innate nature and certainty in which we confirm with our innate nature and

sense faculties especially that of reason - till we develop sense faculties especially that of reason - till we develop

conviction. conviction.


Basic and most fundamental message of Islam is the Basic and most fundamental message of Islam is the KALIMATUT-TAUKALIMATUT-TAUHHEEDEED (Statement concerning the Absolute (Statement concerning the Absolute Oneness of God), in Arabic: Oneness of God), in Arabic:

LAA-ILAA-HA-IL-LALLAAHLAA-ILAA-HA-IL-LALLAAH

“There is no other god (object of worship) except Allah (God)." “There is no other god (object of worship) except Allah (God)."


The message of Islam is very simple and exact, yet profound.

It stresses upon mankind to recognize the Truth that there is

only one God, the Creator, Sustainer, Cherisher of the

Universe, besides Whom there is no other god.


The Arabic proper noun “Allah” for God, refers to the One

Supreme Being, Who is Absolute, Unique and without equal.

““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, it refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – – there is none besides Allah.there is none besides Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.


From the above statement, there are 2 aspects which we are From the above statement, there are 2 aspects which we are

required to confirm and develop Faith (required to confirm and develop Faith (iimaniiman) in :) in :

(1) Recognizing and be convinced in the existence of God; (1) Recognizing and be convinced in the existence of God;

AndAnd

(2) That there is none other except ‘Allah’, the Absolute One (2) That there is none other except ‘Allah’, the Absolute One

God (i.e. He is without equal or partner; sharing with no one God (i.e. He is without equal or partner; sharing with no one

His Divinity, for there is none like Him) .His Divinity, for there is none like Him) .All Rights Reserved ©Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2012

TAUQIFIYYAH - i. e. by relying upon true report, which have

already been ascertained as to its reliability as being

authoritative – for Muslims, the using of evidence from the

Al-Qur’an (Revelation) and authenticated Ahadith (Sunnah

- sayings, actions or consent of the Prophet);


FITRAH - i.e. by relying upon our natural or innate human

instincts, intuitions;


‘AQLIIYAH - i.e. by the using of the faculty of reasoning,

thought process;



Man cannot claim to be born with knowledge, but that Man cannot claim to be born with knowledge, but that

knowledge is acquired. It is bestowed upon him through knowledge is acquired. It is bestowed upon him through

experience, inspiration and insight. We recognize great experience, inspiration and insight. We recognize great

thinkers with their profound discoveries of the laws of the thinkers with their profound discoveries of the laws of the

universe, and that is basically how science developed. But universe, and that is basically how science developed. But

science is only limited to certain aspects of knowledge and science is only limited to certain aspects of knowledge and

cannot traverse the great mysteries of the infinite. cannot traverse the great mysteries of the infinite.


Yet history recognizes other types of luminaries, who were Yet history recognizes other types of luminaries, who were

people gifted with the knowledge that delves beyond the people gifted with the knowledge that delves beyond the

boundaries of physics into the realm of the metaphysics. boundaries of physics into the realm of the metaphysics.

They were the prophets and messenger of God sent They were the prophets and messenger of God sent

throughout history, repeating the same message in the throughout history, repeating the same message in the

existence of God, and inviting mankind towards the way of existence of God, and inviting mankind towards the way of

submission to the One Creator of the Universe. submission to the One Creator of the Universe.


The last of these messengers was Muhammad s.a.w. who The last of these messengers was Muhammad s.a.w. who

has left behind to posterity, his teachings in the Qur'an and has left behind to posterity, his teachings in the Qur'an and

his Sunnah. In themselves, the Qur'an and Sunnah are the his Sunnah. In themselves, the Qur'an and Sunnah are the

undeniable evidence of his undeniable evidence of his NUBUWWATNUBUWWAT (prophethood) – (prophethood) –

With verifiable evidence of which have been preserved in With verifiable evidence of which have been preserved in

its pristine state even till the present age. its pristine state even till the present age.


He was indeed a messenger of God from Whom he received He was indeed a messenger of God from Whom he received

enlightenment of the profound Reality. Thus, by relying enlightenment of the profound Reality. Thus, by relying

upon the authority of the Qur'an and the Sunnah itself, upon the authority of the Qur'an and the Sunnah itself,

Muslims are convinced about the existence of God. Muslims are convinced about the existence of God.

Note: Note: Yet in the QUR’AN, Allah does not only inform man of His existence Yet in the QUR’AN, Allah does not only inform man of His existence

but offers sound arguments, appealing to the inherent instinct in but offers sound arguments, appealing to the inherent instinct in

man as well as to man's ability to use his reason. man as well as to man's ability to use his reason.


Man has certain natural instincts to perceive the existence Man has certain natural instincts to perceive the existence

of One whom they call God. In these naturally endowed of One whom they call God. In these naturally endowed

pure instincts (pure instincts (fitrah salee-mafitrah salee-ma), they lead man towards the ), they lead man towards the

recognition, by sense intuition - that there must exist, the recognition, by sense intuition - that there must exist, the

Almighty Being, a ‘conscious Force’ Who overseas over his Almighty Being, a ‘conscious Force’ Who overseas over his

life and the entire Universe, not attributing the whole life and the entire Universe, not attributing the whole

creations simply as product of ‘Nature’.creations simply as product of ‘Nature’.


The instinct of fear is one of the most profound. Another is The instinct of fear is one of the most profound. Another is

that of hope; yearning towards a sense of justice and fair that of hope; yearning towards a sense of justice and fair

play; the innate ability to appreciate what is right and play; the innate ability to appreciate what is right and

wrong; inclination towards orderliness and progress; wrong; inclination towards orderliness and progress;

striving for perfection, etc. striving for perfection, etc.


These pure instincts (intuitions), although they may have These pure instincts (intuitions), although they may have

become dimmed or corrupted, or be affected by doubts and become dimmed or corrupted, or be affected by doubts and

scepticism, yet its presence in every person is undeniable scepticism, yet its presence in every person is undeniable

and is the reason why in many communities throughout the and is the reason why in many communities throughout the

world's history there are evidence of some form of worship world's history there are evidence of some form of worship

to God - i.e. the notion of a Supreme Being. From the to God - i.e. the notion of a Supreme Being. From the

simple tribal society, to renown civilizations - evidence can simple tribal society, to renown civilizations - evidence can

be found.be found.


Although some scientists may scoffed at this because they

could not satisfactorily understand them, yet they can

neither prove nor disprove all of them using empirical

methods.

And although by relying upon innate instinct and intuition,

some people may have deviated away from the belief that

the Creator is One, into ascribing pantheons of deities, yet

deep down in their instinct there still reverberates that only

One is the Almighty Lord of all creation.


““If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and the If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and the

earth and subjected the sun and the moon (to His Law); they will earth and subjected the sun and the moon (to His Law); they will

certainly reply "Allah (God)." How are they then deluded away certainly reply "Allah (God)." How are they then deluded away

(from the truth)?”(from the truth)?”

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 61Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 61))


Say: "who is it that delivers you from the dark recesses of land and sea, Say: "who is it that delivers you from the dark recesses of land and sea,

when ye call upon Him in humility and silent terror: `if He only delivers us when ye call upon Him in humility and silent terror: `if He only delivers us

from these (dangers), (we vow) we shall truly show our gratitude'.?" from these (dangers), (we vow) we shall truly show our gratitude'.?"

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 63Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 63))


Say: "It is Allah that delivers you from these and all (other) distresses: Say: "It is Allah that delivers you from these and all (other) distresses:

and yet ye worship false gods!" and yet ye worship false gods!"



Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above and Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above and

below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, giving you a below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, giving you a

taste of mutual vengeance― each from the other." See how We taste of mutual vengeance― each from the other." See how We

explain the Signs by various (symbols) that they may understand. explain the Signs by various (symbols) that they may understand.



““and yet, to all this thy peoples have given the lie, although it is the and yet, to all this thy peoples have given the lie, although it is the

truth. Say [then]: "I am not responsible for your conduct. truth. Say [then]: "I am not responsible for your conduct.

Every tiding [from Allah] has a term set for its fulfilment: and in time Every tiding [from Allah] has a term set for its fulfilment: and in time

you will come to know [the truth].". you will come to know [the truth].".

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 66-67Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 66-67))


Atheism is a new phenomena in the history of mankind and

cannot be said to be natural. It is totally against the pure

instinct of man, not to believe in a supernatural being - for

this would only be replacing the idea of ‘God’ (the intelligent

Force), with ‘nature’ (an unknown entity without any will nor

intelligence, yet said to be the cause) capable of creating

many amazing things in this universe !

Historically, atheism or agnosticism came about because of rejection of certain

absurd myths attributed to God, not an absolute rejection of the idea of God.

Unlike other religion, Islam recognizes the use of reasoning Unlike other religion, Islam recognizes the use of reasoning

faculty, and in fact it encourages man to use them because, faculty, and in fact it encourages man to use them because,

from the point of view of Islam, the mind or reasoning from the point of view of Islam, the mind or reasoning

faculty is the greatest gift of God. faculty is the greatest gift of God.


Although reason itself cannot fathom the infinite mysteries Although reason itself cannot fathom the infinite mysteries

yet it is the means by which man can verify and confirm yet it is the means by which man can verify and confirm

truth. And in this very way has the Qur'an spoke to man truth. And in this very way has the Qur'an spoke to man

and invite them to recognize the existence of God.and invite them to recognize the existence of God.


It provides verifiable arguments to convince the doubters, It provides verifiable arguments to convince the doubters,

by methods of pondering upon certain observable by methods of pondering upon certain observable

phenomena in ourselves and our surroundings: phenomena in ourselves and our surroundings:


[Or do they deny the existence of God?] Have they themselves been [Or do they deny the existence of God?] Have they themselves been

created without anything [that might have caused their creation]? or were created without anything [that might have caused their creation]? or were

they, perchance, their own creators? [And] have they created the heavens they, perchance, their own creators? [And] have they created the heavens

and the earth? Nay, but they have no certainty of anything!”and the earth? Nay, but they have no certainty of anything!”

((Qur’an: Tur: 52: 35-36Qur’an: Tur: 52: 35-36))


““Had there been in heaven or on earth any deities other than Allah, Had there been in heaven or on earth any deities other than Allah,

both [those realms would surely have fallen into ruin! But limitless both [those realms would surely have fallen into ruin! But limitless

in His glory is Allah, enthroned in His awesome almightiness far] in His glory is Allah, enthroned in His awesome almightiness far]

above anything that men may devise by way of definition!”above anything that men may devise by way of definition!”

((Qur’an: Tur: 52: 35-36Qur’an: Tur: 52: 35-36))


Say: "If there were as some people assert [other] deities side by Say: "If there were as some people assert [other] deities side by

side with Him, surely [even] they would have to strive to find a side with Him, surely [even] they would have to strive to find a

way unto Him who is enthroned on His almightiness?“way unto Him who is enthroned on His almightiness?“

Limitless is He in His glory, and sublimely, immeasurably Limitless is He in His glory, and sublimely, immeasurably

exalted above anything that men may say [about Him]”exalted above anything that men may say [about Him]”

((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 42-43Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 42-43))All Rights Reserved ©Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2012

““Never did Allah take unto Himself any offspring, nor has Never did Allah take unto Himself any offspring, nor has

there ever been any deity side by side with Him: [for, had there ever been any deity side by side with Him: [for, had

there been any,] lo! each deity would surely have stood there been any,] lo! each deity would surely have stood

apart [from the others] in whatever it had created, and apart [from the others] in whatever it had created, and

they would surely have [tried to] overcome one another! they would surely have [tried to] overcome one another!

Limitless in His glory is Allah, [far] above anything that Limitless in His glory is Allah, [far] above anything that

men may devise by way of definition,”men may devise by way of definition,”

((Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 91Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 91))


(1) Things that we see around us are 'new' and were created. Creation (1) Things that we see around us are 'new' and were created. Creation

must emanate from outside creation i.e. the Uncreated.must emanate from outside creation i.e. the Uncreated.

(2) Things are in constant state of motion. We cannot conceive motion (2) Things are in constant state of motion. We cannot conceive motion

to have perpetually existed without a beginning (i.e. it must start from to have perpetually existed without a beginning (i.e. it must start from

a state of motionless).a state of motionless).

(3) The dependability of things towards a cause or initiator. So where (3) The dependability of things towards a cause or initiator. So where

do all things began?do all things began?


(4) The existence of a unified order in the universe. To attribute this (4) The existence of a unified order in the universe. To attribute this

order to random chance is most improbable without a universal will order to random chance is most improbable without a universal will

(intelligent force).(intelligent force).

(5) The realization that for this universe to exist as it does, there must be (5) The realization that for this universe to exist as it does, there must be

a Sustainer. The complexity for its being sustained, and dependability of a Sustainer. The complexity for its being sustained, and dependability of

things to other things affecting it besides itself, indicate the things to other things affecting it besides itself, indicate the

determination by a determination by a 'cosmic force'cosmic force.‘.‘


(6) Inherent preparedness in our creation, as well as in animals, (6) Inherent preparedness in our creation, as well as in animals,

plants, etc. This preparedness cannot be something evolved because plants, etc. This preparedness cannot be something evolved because

without it, that animals or plants would not have any chance to begin without it, that animals or plants would not have any chance to begin

to survive in the first place.to survive in the first place.

(7) Time and the aging factor in our Universe. This would make us (7) Time and the aging factor in our Universe. This would make us

ponder concerning the meta-concept of the infinity (past) and ponder concerning the meta-concept of the infinity (past) and

eternity (future) - the concepts of the Divine.eternity (future) - the concepts of the Divine.


(8) The 'law' of probability. The computation which actually informs (8) The 'law' of probability. The computation which actually informs

us (mathematically) of the utter remoteness of creation being the us (mathematically) of the utter remoteness of creation being the

outcome of chance accidents.outcome of chance accidents.


A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH

TO CONTINUE ...


The term The term TAUTAUHHEEDEED is derived from Arabic word " is derived from Arabic word "AhadAhad”(Absolute One) - ”(Absolute One) -

""WahadaWahada" (Oneness attested) “" (Oneness attested) “Yuwaa-hiduYuwaa-hidu" (he unify or attest to the " (he unify or attest to the

Oneness) – “Oneness) – “Tauhii-danTauhii-dan” (you attest to its' Oneness). ” (you attest to its' Oneness).

Therefore it implies an act of attesting to the Belief in the Oneness of Therefore it implies an act of attesting to the Belief in the Oneness of

Allah (God) Who is the Absolute One; by first having conviction in our Allah (God) Who is the Absolute One; by first having conviction in our

hearts and mind, and manifesting them in our life, through words and hearts and mind, and manifesting them in our life, through words and

deeds.deeds.


There are five approaches or methodology (types) of attestation– in There are five approaches or methodology (types) of attestation– in

the Islamic tradition (that I was taught) , which as Muslims we are to the Islamic tradition (that I was taught) , which as Muslims we are to

be inculcated with - each having a specific expectation, as will be be inculcated with - each having a specific expectation, as will be

explained herewith, are :explained herewith, are :


(1) TAU(1) TAUHHIID AL-KHALI-QIYYAHIID AL-KHALI-QIYYAH

That we affirm and are convinced that every creation in the universe That we affirm and are convinced that every creation in the universe

was created by One Creator, Allah (God) of all the worlds – Who alone was created by One Creator, Allah (God) of all the worlds – Who alone

is the Uncreated Being.is the Uncreated Being.


(2) TAUHEED AR-RUBUB-BIYYAH

Acknowledgement that the entire Universe is sustained and cherished,

by the One God (Allah) - Who has no equal, partner nor associates.

That over all things Allah (God) has power which is ever present and

constantly manifested thereby.


( 3) TAU( 3) TAUHHEED AL - ULU-HIYYAH or 'UBUDIYYAHEED AL - ULU-HIYYAH or 'UBUDIYYAH

Acknowledgement that there is only One God (Allah), Who Alone is Acknowledgement that there is only One God (Allah), Who Alone is

Divine, deserving of our worship and servitude. There is no god Divine, deserving of our worship and servitude. There is no god

except Him. He is Allah the Absolute, Eternal. Who has no equal nor except Him. He is Allah the Absolute, Eternal. Who has no equal nor

partner. The Most besought unto Whom we rely. partner. The Most besought unto Whom we rely.



Allah, the One and only God, deserving of our worship or servitude Allah, the One and only God, deserving of our worship or servitude

(with our entire life) , and we are to deny every forms of associating (with our entire life) , and we are to deny every forms of associating

His Divinity with anyone or anything. This associating or ascribing His Divinity with anyone or anything. This associating or ascribing

others with God is antithetical to others with God is antithetical to TauTauhheedeed, termed as ", termed as "shirkshirk”.”.



Since we know that our being created is but to fulfil a reason best Since we know that our being created is but to fulfil a reason best

known to our Maker, therefore we are to manifest our known to our Maker, therefore we are to manifest our

acknowledgement of this in our life through a total form of worship acknowledgement of this in our life through a total form of worship

or servitude by following the Guidance from Him, established by or servitude by following the Guidance from Him, established by

the Messenger of Allah s.a.w.the Messenger of Allah s.a.w.


(4) TAU(4) TAUHHEED AS-SIFATEED AS-SIFAT

That we affirm and attest that Allah, the Unique God as having all the That we affirm and attest that Allah, the Unique God as having all the

attributes of perfection, befitting His Majesty and Holiness, and attributes of perfection, befitting His Majesty and Holiness, and

reject all the absurd attributes which man may attribute to Him - as reject all the absurd attributes which man may attribute to Him - as

the rationalist (the rationalist (Mu'tazilitesMu'tazilites) had done, imputing imperfections in ) had done, imputing imperfections in

God when they try to fathom the knowledge about God using the God when they try to fathom the knowledge about God using the

human mind, ratio. human mind, ratio.



In Islam, the knowledge of Who is God (Allah), must come from In Islam, the knowledge of Who is God (Allah), must come from

God (Allah). Those verses which require interpretation must be God (Allah). Those verses which require interpretation must be

consistent with the clear and explicit verses as guideline. Thus the consistent with the clear and explicit verses as guideline. Thus the

Islamic doctrines derived would not be some absurd notion, myths, Islamic doctrines derived would not be some absurd notion, myths,

superstitions, ideas or concepts antithetical to reason. superstitions, ideas or concepts antithetical to reason.



Traditionally, the 13 or 20 attributes of God (Traditionally, the 13 or 20 attributes of God (sifaatullaaahsifaatullaaah) are ) are

taught in traditional Islamic scholarship, to counter them, using taught in traditional Islamic scholarship, to counter them, using

basis both from Revelation (basis both from Revelation (naqliyyahnaqliyyah) and reason () and reason (‘‘aqliyyahaqliyyah).).



This method serves as refutation towards the deviations of the This method serves as refutation towards the deviations of the

rationalists and innovators who appeared later in history, much rationalists and innovators who appeared later in history, much

influenced by philosophy of others. This is required for upholding influenced by philosophy of others. This is required for upholding

the original creed or doctrine of the the original creed or doctrine of the Ahl-as-sunnah wa al-jama'ahAhl-as-sunnah wa al-jama'ah - -

of the of the Salafus- SoliheenSalafus- Soliheen (the pious predecessors). (the pious predecessors).


(5) TAUHEED AL-ASMA'

That we affirm and attest that Allah is One, Unique, unmatched in

His Exaltedness and has all the Beautiful Names which He has

revealed and we glorify, invoke and beseech Him by These Holy

Names.



Affirmations of which require us also to reflect some of His

attributes in ourselves, by reciprocating those godly quality in our

life, such as in His Compassion, Mercy, Justice etc. so as to be

deserving of His Compassion, Mercy etc.



Through observing many of His Signs in nature, we reflect our

belief in these Names - and try to read and confirm these

attributes and of the act (af-‘ al) - of the One God - which are

manifested in the Qur'an (ayaat qaw-liyyah) and in the whole

creations and alternations of night and day (ayaat kauniyah).


The true aspiration towards being close to our The true aspiration towards being close to our

Compassionate and Loving Creator, has to begin by Compassionate and Loving Creator, has to begin by

knowing Him and with striving towards achieving His knowing Him and with striving towards achieving His

Pleasure (Pleasure (Mardhaa-tillahMardhaa-tillah - - ) following the ) following the

path of path of TAUTAUHHEEDEED – leading to the love of Allah. – leading to the love of Allah.

To attain this, Allah s.w.t. has provided the Guidance To attain this, Allah s.w.t. has provided the Guidance

and the Guide, the Last Messenger, Seal of the and the Guide, the Last Messenger, Seal of the

Prophethood, Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.:Prophethood, Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.:


Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me, [and]Allah Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me, [and]Allah

will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is much-will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is much-

forgiving, a dispenser of grace.“forgiving, a dispenser of grace.“

Say: “Pay heed unto Allah and the Messenger.” And if Say: “Pay heed unto Allah and the Messenger.” And if

they turn away - verily, Allah does not love those who they turn away - verily, Allah does not love those who

deny the truth.”deny the truth.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31-32Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31-32))


CONCLUSION:CONCLUSION:

Thus the Concept of Thus the Concept of TauTauhheedeed which serves as the which serves as the

foundation of the teachings of Islam can only be foundation of the teachings of Islam can only be

accomplished by following no other way except the way accomplished by following no other way except the way

shown by Allah s.w.t. through His prophets and shown by Allah s.w.t. through His prophets and

Messengers. Messengers.



The Last of Allah’s Prophets and Messengers, who came The Last of Allah’s Prophets and Messengers, who came

to supersede them all, guided by Allah's revelation to to supersede them all, guided by Allah's revelation to

establish establish al-Islamal-Islam as the perfected as the perfected Deen al-IslamDeen al-Islam, is , is

prophet prophet Muhammad ibnu 'Abdillah s.a.w - Muhammad ibnu 'Abdillah s.a.w - the Last the Last

Messenger and the Seal of prophethood. Messenger and the Seal of prophethood.



And certainly there will be no other prophet after him. And certainly there will be no other prophet after him.

That is why the That is why the Kalimah of al-Islam Kalimah of al-Islam for every Muslim for every Muslim

must be completed with : must be completed with :

MUHAM-MADUR-RA-SUU-LULLAHMUHAM-MADUR-RA-SUU-LULLAH"Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah". "Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah".



And further elaborations afterAnd further elaborations after TAU TAUHHEED EED would include would include

aspects emanating from it such as:aspects emanating from it such as: (AL- ‘ADALAH) : (AL- ‘ADALAH) :

QADHA’-WAL-QADR QADHA’-WAL-QADR (SAM-’IYYAT) : (SAM-’IYYAT) :

AL-GHAYB– RISAALAH - NUBUWWAT AL-GHAYB– RISAALAH - NUBUWWAT (AL-AAKHIRAH)(AL-AAKHIRAH)


A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF ITS HISTORY AND RELEVANCE FOR MUSLIMSA BRIEF OVERVIEW OF ITS HISTORY AND RELEVANCE FOR MUSLIMS


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