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

Wisma Indah, 448 Changi Road, Wisma Indah, 448 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim#02-00 next to Masjid Kassim

INTRODUCING START

OF A NEW COURSE

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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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LESSONLESSON - # 7 - # 7

EXCERPTS FROM PREVIOUSEXCERPTS FROM PREVIOUS


TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH : To assert that only : To assert that only AllahAllah alone is the God (alone is the God (al-ilaahal-ilaah), we must first reject any ), we must first reject any other (false deities which people may ascribe) to be other (false deities which people may ascribe) to be God.God.

; اْلله .َّال +ه+ ِإ .ْل ; اْللهآل ِإ .َّال +ه+ ِإ .ْل آل ِإ““Laa-ilaa-ha - il-lAllaah”Laa-ilaa-ha - il-lAllaah”

NOTE:NOTE: In this statement it contains 2 aspects:In this statement it contains 2 aspects: [1] [1] NAFI NAFI – Negation– Negation [2] [2] ITSBAT ITSBAT - Affirmation - AffirmationAll Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010


TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Allah SWT must be opposed to in Allah SWT must be opposed to SHIRKSHIRK

OnlyOnly ALLAH alone ALLAH alone is to be regarded as God (is to be regarded as God (DivineDivine)),,

whilst all others are termedwhilst all others are termed ““TAGHUTTAGHUT.”.”



Therefore to have the knowledge of Therefore to have the knowledge of what opposes what opposes

TAUTAUHHEEDEED is also necessary (obligatory). is also necessary (obligatory).

We shall have to also learn to identify what are the We shall have to also learn to identify what are the

““TAGHUTTAGHUT “ and what constitute “ “ and what constitute “SHIRKSHIRK””, so that , so that

we can avoid them all.we can avoid them all.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010


For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger, For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger,

(with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the (with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the

‘‘TaghutTaghut’ ’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil)“ (False gods, all powers of Evil)“

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36))



“whoever rejects ‘‘TaghutTaghut’ ’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil) (False gods, all powers of Evil) and

believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold,

that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))



The term “The term “ ٌك( ِر2 pronounce ‘pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – means ’ – means “ “ ِش.““partner; associate; one who shares; etcpartner; associate; one who shares; etc.”.”

Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : “ “associating or ascribing to Allah, others as partners associating or ascribing to Allah, others as partners .”.”

The sin of "The sin of "SHIRKSHIRK " " ِش.ِرٌكِش.ِرٌك is in the ‘ is in the ‘ belief belief ’ not merely the ‘’ not merely the ‘outward actionoutward action.’ .’




ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SHIRKALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SHIRK


““They take their priests and their anchorites They take their priests and their anchorites to be their to be their

lords in derogation of Allahlords in derogation of Allah, and (they take as their Lord - , and (they take as their Lord -

RobbRobb) Christ the son of Mary; ) Christ the son of Mary;

Yet they were commanded to worship but one Allah: Yet they were commanded to worship but one Allah:

there is no god but He. there is no god but He.

Praise and glory to him: (far is He) from that which they Praise and glory to him: (far is He) from that which they

ascribe as partner (unto Him)!” ascribe as partner (unto Him)!”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 31Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 31))




“Yet there are men who take (for worship) others Yet there are men who take (for worship) others

besides Allah, besides Allah, as equal as equal (with Allah); (with Allah); they love them as they love them as

they should love Allahthey should love Allah. .

But those of faith are overflowing in their love for Allah. But those of faith are overflowing in their love for Allah.

If only the unrighteous could see, behold, they would see If only the unrighteous could see, behold, they would see

the Punishment: that to Allah belongs all power, and the Punishment: that to Allah belongs all power, and

Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.” Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.”

(Qur’an : Baqarah: : 2: 165(Qur’an : Baqarah: : 2: 165))


EXCERPTS FROM PREVIOUSEXCERPTS FROM PREVIOUSALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SHIRKALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SHIRK

ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the committing of

the sins which I do not know.”(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)

DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD مAى اْلله عليه وآْله وسلAمصلAى اْلله عليه وآْله وسلAصل ::



TO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUSTO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS


The term “ The term “ َط+اُغ$ْو2تَط+اُغ$ْو2ت “ “ pronounced ‘pronounced ‘TWA-GHUUT TWA-GHUUT ‘ ‘

usually means “usually means “an idolan idol; ; false godfalse god; ; seducerseducer; ; tempter tempter

(towards error(towards error))” – related to “ ” – related to “ َطاُغيٌةَطاُغيٌة “ “ TAA-TAA-

GHIYAGHIYA” meaning “” meaning “tyranttyrant; ; oppressoroppressor; ; despotdespot;”;”


The root “The root “َطغْوَطغْو “ “ or “or “َطغىَطغى “ “ meaning meaning

““exceed proper bounds; to be excessive; rage; exceed proper bounds; to be excessive; rage;

tumultuous; to overcome; to tyrannize; oppress; tumultuous; to overcome; to tyrannize; oppress;

terrorize; etcterrorize; etc.”.”


The root “The root “َطغْوَطغْو “ “ or “or “َطغىَطغى “ “ meaning meaning

““exceed proper bounds; to be excessive; rage; exceed proper bounds; to be excessive; rage;

tumultuous; to overcome; to tyrannize; oppress; tumultuous; to overcome; to tyrannize; oppress;

terrorize; etcterrorize; etc.”.”

Thus, it relates to “Thus, it relates to “all evil forces that seek to lead all evil forces that seek to lead

mankind away from Allah’s Waymankind away from Allah’s Way.” Be it false god, .” Be it false god,

deviant doctrines or oppressive and unjust power. deviant doctrines or oppressive and unjust power.


Thus a Muslim, having attested to the Thus a Muslim, having attested to the Kalimah of Kalimah of

TauTauhheedeed ( (SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN), he is required to be ), he is required to be

wary and vigilant by striving to embrace whole-wary and vigilant by striving to embrace whole-

heartedly the ways of Islam, and to shun totally heartedly the ways of Islam, and to shun totally

the ways of the ways of SatanSatan (the embodiment of this evil is (the embodiment of this evil is

collectively referred to as collectively referred to as TAGHUTTAGHUT.).)

““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and

follow not the footsteps of the Evil One (follow not the footsteps of the Evil One (SHAYTANSHAYTAN); for he ); for he

is to you an avowed enemy.” is to you an avowed enemy.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)


“Behold, thy Lord did call to him in the sacred valley to

Tuwa― Go thou to Pharaoh, for he has indeed (TAGHAA )

transgressed all bounds.”

(Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 16-17)


““Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a

proclamation, Saying "I am your Lord, Most High." But proclamation, Saying "I am your Lord, Most High." But

Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of him― Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of him―

in the Hereafter, as in this life.”in the Hereafter, as in this life.”

((Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25))


““Then, for anyone who (Then, for anyone who (TAGHAATAGHAA) transgressed all ) transgressed all

bounds (in disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of bounds (in disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of

disobedience to Allâh), disobedience to Allâh), and preferred the life of this and preferred the life of this

world world (by following his evil desires and lusts), verily, his (by following his evil desires and lusts), verily, his

abode will be Hell-fire;” (abode will be Hell-fire;” (Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39))


“Nay! Verily, man does (LAYAT-GHAA)

transgress (in disbelief and evil deed). Because he

considers himself self-sufficient. Surely! unto your

Lord is the return. ”

(Qur’an: ‘Alaq: 96: 6-8)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010

““Hast thou not turned thy thought to those who were Hast thou not turned thy thought to those who were

given a portion of the Book? They believe in given a portion of the Book? They believe in JIBTI JIBTI

(sorcery, idol) and (sorcery, idol) and TAGHUTTAGHUT (Evil ones, devil) and say to (Evil ones, devil) and say to

the Unbelievers that they are better guided in the the Unbelievers that they are better guided in the

(right) way than the Believers!” (right) way than the Believers!”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51))


Although many may imagine that “Although many may imagine that “TAGHUTTAGHUT” as ” as

some unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by some unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by

the source of evil i.e. the devil – yet the reality of the source of evil i.e. the devil – yet the reality of

““TAGHUTTAGHUT” is the deviationist teachings of ” is the deviationist teachings of

MaterialismMaterialism , which is what ‘idolatry, love of worldly , which is what ‘idolatry, love of worldly

power, lust, greed etc.’ can be categorised under, power, lust, greed etc.’ can be categorised under,

something so apparent and can be seen.something so apparent and can be seen.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010

REFLECTION:

Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from

IIMANIIMAN i.e. believing in the i.e. believing in the UNSEENUNSEEN ( the Qur’an refer ( the Qur’an refer

to as “to as “al-Ghaybal-Ghayb” ), the essential fundamental belief ” ), the essential fundamental belief

of Muslims attaining to of Muslims attaining to TAQWATAQWA::


REFLECTION:

“(they are those ) who believe in the Unseen (BIL-GHAYB)”(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 3)

Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our ”, our

Muslim teachers identified only the erroneous Muslim teachers identified only the erroneous

beliefs – e.g. myths (beliefs – e.g. myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL), superstitions ), superstitions

((KHURAFATKHURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), etc.), etc.


REFLECTION:

Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our ”, our

Muslim teachers identified only the erroneous Muslim teachers identified only the erroneous

beliefs – e.g. myths (beliefs – e.g. myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL), superstitions ), superstitions

((KHURAFATKHURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), etc.), etc.

Yet, the greatest threat to Yet, the greatest threat to TAUTAUHHIIDIID , which can , which can

become a form of become a form of SHIRKSHIRK to Allah, is “ to Allah, is “MATERIALISMMATERIALISM” ”

as an ideology – a belief to replace our as an ideology – a belief to replace our AQEEDAHAQEEDAH. . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010

REFLECTION:

Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as

being intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who being intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who

indeed may have rejected myths (indeed may have rejected myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL) and ) and

superstitions (superstitions (KHURAFATKHURAFAT), yet they may still be ), yet they may still be

followers of “followers of “TAGHUTTAGHUT” – ideologies that will lead ” – ideologies that will lead

them away from them away from TAUTAUHHIIDIID towards “ towards “SHIRKSHIRK” ; from ” ; from

“Light” into “Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.“Light” into “Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010

REFLECTION:


ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS


ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

““Hast thou not observed those who assert that they Hast thou not observed those who assert that they

believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee

and that which hath been sent down before thee and that which hath been sent down before thee

desiring to go to desiring to go to TAGHUT TAGHUT (the devil) for judgement, (the devil) for judgement,

whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in

him; and him; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.” desires to lead them far astray.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60))



REFLECTION:

From being a Muslim, one has to strive to be true

believer – Mu’-meen.

Without which hypocrisy (NIFAQ) may afflict him.

Such people would inwardly rejects Islam and its

teachings, preferring other “isms”, or rules, even

when these are contrary to the Islamic principles.


““When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath

revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the

HypocritesHypocrites ( (MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert their faces from thee in ) , avert their faces from thee in

disgust.”disgust.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010


““Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in

Allah and the Last Day" but they do not (really)

believe. Fain would they deceive Allah and those who

believe, but they only deceive themselves, and realize

(it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has

increased their disease and grievous is the penalty

they (incur), because they are false (to themselves).””

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10))



““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the

earth", they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!" earth", they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"




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

they say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of they say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of

a surety they are the fools, but they do not know.“ a surety they are the fools, but they do not know.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 13Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 13))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010


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

believe" but when they are alone with their evil ones

(SHAYAATIN – their leaders) they say: "We are really with

you, we (were) only jesting.“

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 14)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010


REFLECTION:

These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would

outwardly insist their loyalty and affiliation is with

the Muslims, yet they are merely mocking Islam. They

may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true

loyalty is in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah

describes as their ‘Satans’ (SHAYAATIN).


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

them rope in their trespasses (them rope in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will ) ; so they will

wander like blind ones (to and fro)”wander like blind ones (to and fro)”




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

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

( (Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16))



REFLECTION:

Although it may seem that they are successful in their

scheme, this is only because Allah has gave them

temporary leeway, to test all of us mankind.

Yet, the reality is that they (MUNAFIQUN) have no

true direction in life, they are astray, groping like the

blind.


“Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT –

(Evil Ones): from light they will lead them forth into the

depths of darkness. They will be companions of the fire, to

dwell therein (for ever).”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010


REFLECTION:

Allah tells us that these hypocrites (MUNAFIQUN) and

the Unbelievers (KAFIRUN) are in fact being led by

TAGHUT, who is their WALIY (patron, protector,

friend, helper, etc.).

When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving

along a slippery downward path into further unbelief.


““O you who believe! O you who believe! Take not Take not for friends and protectors for friends and protectors

those who take your religion for a mockery or sportthose who take your religion for a mockery or sport,― ,―

whether among those who received the Scripture before whether among those who received the Scripture before

you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be conscious you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be conscious

and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith (indeed).” and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith (indeed).”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))


“Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with

you unless you follow their form of religion.

Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only) Guidance."

Were you to follow their desires, after the knowledge

which has reached you, then would you find neither

protector nor Helper against Allah.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 120)


““O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians

for your for your AULIYA’AULIYA’ (friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they (friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they

are but friends and protectors to each other. And are but friends and protectors to each other. And he he

amongst youamongst you that turns to them (for friendship, that turns to them (for friendship,

patronage) patronage) is of themis of them. Verily Allah guides not a people . Verily Allah guides not a people

unjust.” unjust.”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)


AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –

UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM

“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject JIBT (idolatry) and TAGHUT (evil), and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”

(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)

‘ ‘WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD مAوسل وآْله عليه اْلله وسلAم صلAى وآْله عليه اْلله :: صلAى


AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –

UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM

“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship and evil, and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”

(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)

‘ ‘WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD مAوسل وآْله عليه اْلله وسلAم صلAى وآْله عليه اْلله :: صلAى


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