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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

16 weekly class starting: 27 Nov 2010 16 weekly class starting: 27 Nov 2010 Every Saturday night @ 8pm – 10pmEvery Saturday night @ 8pm – 10pm

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INTRODUCING START

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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.

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““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 #1LESSON #1

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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: Surah al-An’am:6:162)

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”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))

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PARABLE OF A GOOD WORD


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

goodly Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, goodly Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed,

and its branches (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth and its branches (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth

its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets

forth parables for men, in order that they may receive forth parables for men, in order that they may receive

admonition; admonition;

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25))



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REFLECT : COMPONENTS OF A TREE

seedSprout

Roots Trunk Leaves

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


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WHAT’S NEXT ?WHAT’S NEXT ?

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


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CURRICULUM ON ISLAM CURRICULUM ON ISLAM AT INTERMEDIATEAT INTERMEDIATE

LEVEL LEVEL


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INDEED ... A LIFE-LONG INDEED ... A LIFE-LONG MUSLIMS’ EDUCATION !MUSLIMS’ EDUCATION !


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‘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

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

IIMAN Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm


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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

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

RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:

Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,

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

Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigmIIMAN


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‘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.

‘AMAL Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm


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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) Qoda’iyahQoda’iyah (judiciary) (judiciary) jihad /Da’wahjihad /Da’wah(struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarah imarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)

Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm‘AMAL


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Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm‘AMALRELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:

All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technologyand skills, knowledge of economics, politics, and skills, knowledge of economics, politics,

social & administrative social & administrative sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the

fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical harmony, prosperity, physical

with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.


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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”)

IHSAN Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm


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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”)

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.

Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigmIHSAN


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,


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

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


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:

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“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.

اللهالله““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) .


TAUQIFFIYAH - 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. They boundaries of physics into the realm of the metaphysics. They

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

history, repeating the same message in the existence of God, history, repeating the same message in the existence of God,

and inviting mankind towards the way of submission to the and inviting mankind towards the way of submission to the

One Creator of the Universe. One Creator of the Universe.


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

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

Sunnah. In themselves, the Qur'an and Sunnah are the 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 its With verifiable evidence of which have been preserved in its

pristine state even till the present age. 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 upon enlightenment of the profound Reality. Thus, by relying upon

the authority of the Qur'an and the Sunnah itself, Muslims are the authority of the Qur'an and the Sunnah itself, Muslims are

convinced about the existence of God. convinced about the existence of God.


Note: Note: Yet in the QUR’AN, Allah does not only inform man of His existence but Yet in the QUR’AN, Allah does not only inform man of His existence but offers sound arguments, appealing to the inherent instinct in man as well as offers sound arguments, appealing to the inherent instinct in man as well as to man's ability to use his reason. to man's ability to use his reason.

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

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

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

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

simply as product of ‘Nature’.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 play; that of hope; yearning towards a sense of justice and fair play;

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

inclination towards orderliness and progress; striving for inclination towards orderliness and progress; striving for

perfection, etc. 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 and scepticism, yet its presence in every person is undeniable and

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

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

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

tribal society, to renown civilizations - evidence can be found.tribal society, to renown civilizations - evidence can 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 If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and

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

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

deluded away (from the truth)?”deluded away (from the truth)?”

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Say: "who is it that delivers you from the dark recesses of Say: "who is it that delivers you from the dark recesses of land and sea, when ye call upon Him in humility and silent land and sea, when ye call upon Him in humility and silent terror: `if He only delivers us from these (dangers), (we vow) terror: `if He only delivers us from these (dangers), (we vow) we shall truly show our gratitude'.?" 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) Say: "It is Allah that delivers you from these and all (other) distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!" distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!"

Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above and below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, and below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, giving you a taste of mutual vengeance― each from the giving you a taste of mutual vengeance― each from the other." See how We explain the Signs by various (symbols) other." See how We explain the Signs by various (symbols) that they may understand. that they may understand. But thy people reject this, though it is the Truth. But thy people reject this, though it is the Truth.

Say: "Not mine is the responsibility for arranging your Say: "Not mine is the responsibility for arranging your affairs; "For every Message is a limit of time and soon shall affairs; "For every Message is a limit of time and soon shall ye know it." ye know it."

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 64-67Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 64-67))


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.


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

is the greatest gift of God. 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 truth. 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 and invite And in this very way has the Qur'an spoke to man and invite

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


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

methods of pondering upon certain observable phenomena methods of pondering upon certain observable phenomena

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


““Were they created out of nothing, Or were they themselves Were they created out of nothing, Or were they themselves

the creators? Or did they create the Heavens and the earth? the creators? Or did they create the Heavens and the earth?

Nay, they have no firm belief?" Nay, they have no firm belief?"

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


"If there were in the heavens and the earth, other gods

besides Allah, there would have been ruin in both! But glory

to Allah the Lord of the Throne: (High is He) above what they

attribute to Him!"

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"Say: if there had been (other) gods with Him― as they say, behold, they would certainly have sought out a way to the Lord of the Throne!

Glory to Him! He is high above all that they say! Exalted and Great (beyond measure)!“

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“No son did Allah beget, nor is there any god along with Him: (if there were many gods), behold, each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have lorded it over others! Glory to Allah (He is free) from the (sort of) things they attribute to Him!”

(Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 91)


(1) Things that we see around us are 'new' and were (1) Things that we see around us are 'new' and were created. Creation must emanate from outside created. Creation must emanate from outside creation i.e. the Uncreated.creation i.e. the Uncreated.

(2) Things are in constant state of motion. We cannot (2) Things are in constant state of motion. We cannot conceive motion to have perpetually existed without conceive motion to have perpetually existed without a beginning (i.e. it must start from a state of a beginning (i.e. it must start from a state of motionless).motionless).

(3) The dependability of things towards a cause or (3) The dependability of things towards a cause or initiator. So where do all things began?initiator. So where do all things began?


(4) The existence of a unified order in the universe. (4) The existence of a unified order in the universe. To attribute this order to random chance is most To attribute this order to random chance is most improbable without a universal will (intelligent improbable without a universal will (intelligent force).force).

(5) The realization that for this universe to exist as it (5) The realization that for this universe to exist as it does, there must be a Sustainer. The complexity for does, there must be a Sustainer. The complexity for its being sustained, and dependability of things to its being sustained, and dependability of things to other things affecting it besides itself, indicate the 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 (6) Inherent preparedness in our creation, as well as in animals, plants, etc. This preparedness cannot be in animals, plants, etc. This preparedness cannot be something evolved because without it, that animals something evolved because without it, that animals or plants would not have any chance to begin to or plants would not have any chance to begin to survive in the first place.survive in the first place.

(7) Time and the aging factor in our Universe. This (7) Time and the aging factor in our Universe. This would make us ponder concerning the meta-concept would make us ponder concerning the meta-concept of the infinity (past) and eternity (future) - the of the infinity (past) and eternity (future) - the concepts of the Divine.concepts of the Divine.


(8) The 'law' of probability. The computation which (8) The 'law' of probability. The computation which actually informs us (mathematically) of the utter actually informs us (mathematically) of the utter remoteness of creation being the outcome of chance remoteness of creation being the outcome of chance accidents.accidents.



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

The term The term TAUTAUHHEEDEED is derived from Arabic word is derived from Arabic word ""AhadAhad”(Absolute One) - "”(Absolute One) - "WahadaWahada" (Oneness " (Oneness attested) “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 Therefore it implies an act of attesting to the Belief in the Oneness of Allah (God) Who is the Absolute One; the Oneness of Allah (God) Who is the Absolute One; by first having conviction in our hearts and mind, and by first having conviction in our hearts and mind, and manifesting them in our life, through words and manifesting them in our life, through words and deeds.deeds.


There are five approaches or methodology (types) of There are five approaches or methodology (types) of

attestation– in the Islamic tradition (that I was attestation– in the Islamic tradition (that I was

taught) , which as Muslims we are to be inculcated taught) , which as Muslims we are to be inculcated

with - each having a specific expectation, as will be 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 That we affirm and are convinced that every creation

in the universe was created by One Creator, Allah in the universe was created by One Creator, Allah

(God) of all the worlds – Who alone is the Uncreated (God) of all the worlds – Who alone is the Uncreated

Being.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), Acknowledgement that there is only One God (Allah),

Who Alone is Divine, deserving of our worship and Who Alone is Divine, deserving of our worship and

servitude. There is no god except Him. He is Allah the servitude. There is no god except Him. He is Allah the

Absolute, Eternal. Who has no equal nor partner. The Absolute, Eternal. Who has no equal nor partner. The

Most besought unto Whom we rely. Most besought unto Whom we rely.



Allah, the One and only God, deserving of our Allah, the One and only God, deserving of our

worship or servitude (with our entire life) , and we worship or servitude (with our entire life) , and we

are to deny “are to deny “every forms of associating His Divinity every forms of associating His Divinity

with anyone or anythingwith anyone or anything” termed as "” termed as "shirkshirk”. ”.



Since we know that our being created is but to fulfil Since we know that our being created is but to fulfil

a reason best known to our Maker, therefore we are a reason best known to our Maker, therefore we are

to manifest our acknowledgement of this in our life to manifest our acknowledgement of this in our life

through a total form of worship or servitude by through a total form of worship or servitude by

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

Messenger of Allah s.a.w.Messenger of Allah s.a.w.AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

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

That we affirm and attest that Allah, the Unique God That we affirm and attest that Allah, the Unique God

as having all the attributes of perfection, befitting as having all the attributes of perfection, befitting

His Majesty and Holiness, and reject all the absurd His Majesty and Holiness, and reject all the absurd

attributes which man may attribute to Him - as the attributes which man may attribute to Him - as the

rationalist (rationalist (Mu'tazilitesMu'tazilites) had done, imputing ) had done, imputing

imperfections in God when they try to fathom the imperfections in God when they try to fathom the

knowledge about God using the human mind, ratio. knowledge about God using the human mind, ratio.



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

come from God (Allah). Those verses which require come from God (Allah). Those verses which require

interpretation must be consistent with the clear and interpretation must be consistent with the clear and

explicit verses as guideline. Thus the Islamic explicit verses as guideline. Thus the Islamic

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

myths, superstitions, ideas or concepts antithetical myths, superstitions, ideas or concepts antithetical

to reason. to reason. AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010


Traditionally, the 13 or 20 attributes of God Traditionally, the 13 or 20 attributes of God

((sifaatullaaahsifaatullaaah) are taught in traditional Islamic ) are taught in traditional Islamic

scholarship, to counter them, using basis both from scholarship, to counter them, using basis both from

Revelation (Revelation (naqliyyahnaqliyyah) and reason () and reason (‘‘aqliyyahaqliyyah).).



This method serves as refutation towards the This method serves as refutation towards the

deviations of the rationalists and innovators who deviations of the rationalists and innovators who

appeared later in history, much influenced by appeared later in history, much influenced by

philosophy of others. This is required for upholding 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 Ahl-as-sunnah

wa al-jama'ahwa al-jama'ah - of the - of the Salafus- SoliheenSalafus- Soliheen (the pious (the pious

predecessors). predecessors). AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

(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 - - .ه@ لل ض+ات. ٱم+ @ه.ي لل ض+ات. ٱم+ ي ) )

following the path of following the path of TAUTAUHHEEDEED. In this, Allah s.w.t. has . In this, Allah s.w.t. has

provided the Guidance:provided the Guidance:


Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow

me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for

Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger"; but if they Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger"; but if they

turn back, Allah loves not those who reject Faith. turn back, Allah loves not those who reject Faith.

((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 accomplished by following no other way except the

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

Messengers. Messengers.


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

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

revelation to establish revelation to establish al-Islamal-Islam as the perfected as the perfected

Deen al-IslamDeen al-Islam, is prophet , is prophet Muhammad ibnu 'Abdillah Muhammad ibnu 'Abdillah

s.a.w - s.a.w - the Last Messenger and the Seal of the Last Messenger and the Seal of

prophethood. prophethood.


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

him. That is why the him. That is why the Kalimah of al-Islam Kalimah of al-Islam for every for every

Muslim must be completed with : Muslim must be completed with :

@ه. لل س$ول+ @ه.ٱم$ح+م@د( ر+ لل س$ول+ ٱم$ح+م@د( ر+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 would

include aspects emanating from it such as:include 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)


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