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

By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 28 July 2011 @ Masjid Kassim Annex, for NTUMS (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society) ISLAMIC AWARENESS PROGRAM.


“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.”

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


““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 and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in

preparation for one who warred against Allah and His preparation for one who warred against Allah and His

Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their

intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that

they are certainly liars.”they are certainly liars.”

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



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

foundation was laid from the first day on piety; 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)



““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))


SUB-HAA-NALLAAHSUB-HAA-NALLAAH! To understand this parable, which actually was ! To understand this parable, which actually was

based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's

life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the

revelation of these verses (revelation of these verses (asbaa-b al-nuzulasbaa-b al-nuzul):):

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

he referred to as the "he 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 Munaafiquun Munaafiquun

(Hypocrites) from (Hypocrites) from Bani GhanamBani Ghanam, knew the importance of mosque as the , knew the importance of mosque as the

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

similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league

with one with one Abu 'AmeerAbu 'Ameer, a notorious enemy who fought against the , a notorious enemy who fought against the

Prophet s.a.w. in Prophet s.a.w. in UhudUhud and and HunainHunain, and was then based in Syria., and was then based in Syria.

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

hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam

and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w. and the Prophet's mission, s.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 & infidelity) " (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity)

was then destroyed.was then destroyed.

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


To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting

strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be

naive and foolish. naive and foolish.

Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also

encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites

today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam, today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam,

although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of Masjid Dhiraara Masjid Dhiraara

(or institutions akin to (or institutions akin to Masjid DhiraaraMasjid Dhiraara) too can never be denied nor ) too can never be denied nor

discounted. discounted.


In fact, as there are more In fact, as there are more munaafiquunmunaafiquun today if compared to the time of today if compared to the time of

the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle, the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle,

sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary

Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.


failure to distinguish the true from the false by using the criteria

and principles in Revelation and Prophetic Wisdom (Al-Qur'an was-

Sunnah);

compounded by their obsession in borrowing un-Islamic standards

from known enemies of Islam;

naiveté lack of hadzar (holding to precautions) in many Muslims;

easy astonishment to things foreign and disliking own traditions;

attraction to forms & systems which they favour more than

principles and truth of Islam (such that they even dare to

compromise these, just to be accepted as being 'progressive &

modern');


loss of Adab and inability to know the true from the bogus

amongst leaders and scholars;

inherent ignorance of the general masses amongst Muslims, which

compounded the disunity and in-fighting amongst the various

Muslim groups;

some of which seemingly seen as promoting Islam but in reality

preferring worldly gains and self-promotion in the world-stage (using:

political, economical, social or other jargons as their concern and

consideration rather than continuing the mission of the Prophet in

spreading Islam to all);


love of this world and fear of others rather than being sincere

upon the Deen, as Allah s.w.t. clarified:

“... to be sincere upon this Deen (to the extent)

even though unbelievers do not like it"


These factors, couple with other external factors - of forces

inimical towards Islam with their own strategies to weaken and

undermine Muslims; their lending support and assistance to these

munaafiquun, instigating intra-conflict amongst Muslims - makes

the situation to be even worse.

In this state of affairs of the Muslims, institutions like 'masjid

dhiraara' could easily be started, planted, or even through

infiltration by infusing their personnel into existing Islamic

institutions.


DISPELLING A MISCONCEPTIONDISPELLING A MISCONCEPTION


Let us consider the word “Let us consider the word “volunteerismvolunteerism”. ”.

My understanding of this term derived from “My understanding of this term derived from “volunteer volunteer “ – the Latin “ – the Latin

root “root “voluvolu” meaning “” meaning “I want toI want to” or “” or “am willingam willing””

Thus “Thus “volunteerismvolunteerism” refers to :” refers to :

““works that are undertaken by some one without expecting reward, works that are undertaken by some one without expecting reward,

salary nor remunerations (as the primary concern), but out of some salary nor remunerations (as the primary concern), but out of some

altruistic concern or other personal considerationsaltruistic concern or other personal considerations”. ”.

reference Webster.reference Webster.

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‘‘IBAADAHIBAADAH::

From From ‘AB D ‘AB D ““slave / servantslave / servant” thus act of servitude; unreserved ” thus act of servitude; unreserved

submission to the acknowledged master/owner; etc.submission to the acknowledged master/owner; etc.

““I have not created the jinn and humankind except that they might I have not created the jinn and humankind except that they might

serve (worship) Me.”serve (worship) Me.”

((Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56))


NAAFILAHNAAFILAH::

From From NAFLNAFL “ “to do more than required by duty or obligationto do more than required by duty or obligation””

“And pray in the small watches of the morning: (it would be)

an additional prayer (or spiritual profit) for thee: soon will thy

Lord raise thee to a station of Praise and Glory! “

(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 79)


TATATTOWWA-’A OWWA-’A ::

From From TTAWA-’AAWA-’A “ “additionaladditional obedience; spontaneity in relation obedience; spontaneity in relation

to legally acceptable act; willingness to do more obedience; etc to legally acceptable act; willingness to do more obedience; etc ””

“And whosoever does more (obedience from own volition)

it is better for him ! “

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)


KHIDMAHKHIDMAH: servitude; service,: servitude; service,

From KHADAM From KHADAM ““servant; attendantservant; attendant; etc”; etc”

“The leader of a people (nation) is he who serves them”


SOME REFLECTIONS AND COMMENTS ON RELEVANT MALAY TERMS SOME REFLECTIONS AND COMMENTS ON RELEVANT MALAY TERMS ::

“SUKARELA” :

From words “SUKA” (to like;) and “RELA” (be willing)

“BAKTI” and “BUDI”:

Perhaps from Sanskrit words – which may mean “to be of service or

doing good, righteous or noble action towards others”.

Still vague as originally was derive from metaphysic of Karma-Dharma

which is “self-centric” rather than Tauheedic.


Differentiating the General Differentiating the General from the Specific (technical) from the Specific (technical) terms used.terms used.


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DA’WAH – today, has been understood generally, to refer to every

initiatives to call people towards adhering to every teachings of

Islam, without any distinction with regards to the audience

concerned (al-mad-’uun).

Unfortunately in Singapore, every religious activity amongst Muslims

are termed as “Da’wah” activity as though Da’wah is only meant for

Muslims, whereas the original meaning refers to “calling every one

towards Islam” especially the non-Muslims.


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DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.

In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have

become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only

think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us. think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us.

Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.


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All our “All our “Islamic Da’wah resourcesIslamic Da’wah resources” (if any) are geared only towards the ” (if any) are geared only towards the

16% Muslims 16% Muslims of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along

neglected the neglected the 84% (non-Muslims).84% (non-Muslims).

Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Da’wahDa’wah” ”

towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic

method of method of Da’wahDa’wah ) as being confrontational – outdated! ) as being confrontational – outdated!



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Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in ““Interfaith Interfaith

DialogueDialogue” ” events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is

encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are

claiming this as their efforts in doing “claiming this as their efforts in doing “Da’wahDa’wah” (they called it “non-” (they called it “non-

confrontational type”). confrontational type”).

To ‘To ‘confront confront ’ does not necessarily mean that one must be “aggressive, ’ does not necessarily mean that one must be “aggressive,

intolerant, discourteous etc.”intolerant, discourteous etc.”



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The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it:The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it: “with wisdom and goodly

exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner”

So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or

efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and

racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved

nation.nation.



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The concern is our (Muslims’) honesty of claiming to be doing “The concern is our (Muslims’) honesty of claiming to be doing “Da’wahDa’wah” ”

when that effort, when judged by the criteria from when that effort, when judged by the criteria from Al-Qur’anAl-Qur’an and and As-As-

Sunnah Sunnah ,, it may not qualify as to be regarded as “ it may not qualify as to be regarded as “Da’wahDa’wah” in the true ” in the true

sense. Some dare to regard these criterion as archaic.sense. Some dare to regard these criterion as archaic.

They justify it by saying: They justify it by saying: “Those old methods are foolish and outdated, “Those old methods are foolish and outdated,

we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to

dislike us!”dislike us!”



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Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been

commanded by Allah to be sincere, even if this be hated:commanded by Allah to be sincere, even if this be hated:


“ “ ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only), ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only),

however much the disbelievers be averse –”however much the disbelievers be averse –”

(Qur’an: Ghofir: 40: 15)


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And those Muslims engaged in this And those Muslims engaged in this “Interfaith dialogue” “Interfaith dialogue” have to be have to be

honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing

so are – Is it for so are – Is it for Islamic Da’wah Islamic Da’wah or merely to comply with other or merely to comply with other

agendas? To be in the mainstream?agendas? To be in the mainstream?

Have they considered or have any regard for the Have they considered or have any regard for the “Usul ad-Da’wah” “Usul ad-Da’wah” and and

the the “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” ??

Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?



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Afraid to confront and yet claim to be doing “Da’wah” ?

They like to say: “Let’s accept that everybody is right and nobody is

wrong!!?” -

LAA-HAU-LA WA LAA-QUW-WA-TA IL-LA BIL-LAAH !



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And they should be reminded that this religion of al-Islam is also called

Ad-Deen-ul-Haqq (the religion of Truth):



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““He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and

the religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious the religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious

(triumph) over all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”(triumph) over all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8))


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““It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the

Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough

is Allah for a Witness.”is Allah for a Witness.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))


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““Da-’inDa-’in” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – ” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – title indicating a title indicating a

high station in the hierarchy of ranks amongsthigh station in the hierarchy of ranks amongst ‘ulama’ ‘ulama’ of Islamof Islam. .

Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as

ambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others toambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others to al-Islamal-Islam. .

This title or appellation of a This title or appellation of a ““Du-’atDu-’at” [pl.] ” [pl.] - should not be - should not be

carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of

Da’wah.Da’wah.

As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :

“ “and as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leaveand as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave” ” , - the task , - the task

of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .

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AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAHAD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)

MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH

MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIMMUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM

MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHIDMURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID

MUS-LIMUS-LIHH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH

MUJAD-DIDMUJAD-DID

MUJAHID - DA’WAHMUJAHID - DA’WAH

BIL-LISAANBIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAMBIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF

QUDWAH HASANAHQUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAHMUNAZARAH

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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display

cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”

towards others.

“ “In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and

grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to

themselves).” themselves).” ((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10))

WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET


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towards others.

““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say: When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say:

"Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones "Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones

who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.” who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12))



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towards others.


“When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:

"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are

the fools, but they do not know.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 13)


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towards others.


“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but

when they are alone with their evil ones * they say: "We are really

with you; we (were) only jesting.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 14)


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towards others.


““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in

their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro)their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro).” .”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 15Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 15))


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towards others.


““These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their

traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”



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towards others.


“ “And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book, And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book,

to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they

threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some

miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “

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towards others.


“ “Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and the Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and the

Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the

Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those

entitled to curse.” entitled to curse.”



Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among

them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them

the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture

and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error. and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error.

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

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


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