reflections qur'an(3)aali 'imran[164] part3

REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE OF THE QUR’ANOF THE QUR’AN

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMSIN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMS““MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.

BY: BY:

USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL

SURAH AALI ‘IMRAN: 3 :164SURAH AALI ‘IMRAN: 3 :164

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail [2011]All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail [2011]

PART THREEPART THREE8 May 20118 May 2011

5 Jumada al-Akhir 14325 Jumada al-Akhir 1432SUNDAY @3.15 pmSUNDAY @3.15 pm

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

From the many aspects amongst the From the many aspects amongst the

teachings, bestowals or legacy of Islam that teachings, bestowals or legacy of Islam that

we have been given today, which do you we have been given today, which do you

think is the most crucial, most vital and think is the most crucial, most vital and

most important of bestowals above all the most important of bestowals above all the

others?others?


FROM THE PREVIOUS SESSIONFROM THE PREVIOUS SESSION

Every fortress has a gate, every treasure has Every fortress has a gate, every treasure has

a guardian, every chosen pathway has an a guardian, every chosen pathway has an

appointed guide, every system has its appointed guide, every system has its

qualified authority, every teaching has a qualified authority, every teaching has a

teacher, every child born has a parent, every teacher, every child born has a parent, every

knowledge has its Adab regarding its knowledge has its Adab regarding its

acquisition...... acquisition...... All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail [2011]All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail [2011]



The lock and key is The lock and key is “There is no god except Allah”“There is no god except Allah”The Door is The Door is “Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah”“Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah”


“ “ O ye who believe! enter into Islam O ye who believe! enter into Islam

whole heartedly (fully)”whole heartedly (fully)”

(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208))



Say (O Muhammad): "O men! I am sent unto you all, Say (O Muhammad): "O men! I am sent unto you all,

as the Messenger of Allah, to Whom belongs the as the Messenger of Allah, to Whom belongs the

dominion of the heavens and the earth: there is no dominion of the heavens and the earth: there is no

god but He: it is He that gives both life and death. god but He: it is He that gives both life and death.

So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the

unlettered Prophet, who believed in Allah and His unlettered Prophet, who believed in Allah and His

words: follow him that (so) ye may be guided." words: follow him that (so) ye may be guided."

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158))



““And that those on whom knowledge has been And that those on whom knowledge has been

bestowed may learn that the (Qur'an) is the Truth from bestowed may learn that the (Qur'an) is the Truth from

thy Lord, and that they may believe therein, and their thy Lord, and that they may believe therein, and their

hearts may be made humbly (open) to it: for verily Allah hearts may be made humbly (open) to it: for verily Allah

is the Guide of those who believe to the Straight Way.” is the Guide of those who believe to the Straight Way.”

((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54))


"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND

WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-

((HADITH FROM OUR PROPHETHADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.W S.A.W.).)




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


“Allah did confer a great favor on the Believers when He

sent among them a Messenger from among themselves,

rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying

them and instructing them in Scripture and Wisdom,

while before that, they had been in manifest error.”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164)



““Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: Educate (nurture) your children upon three things:

[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),

[2] And to love the Family members of his household [2] And to love the Family members of his household

(Aali Muhammad), (Aali Muhammad),

[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”

((Hadith of the Prophet narrated by TabraniHadith of the Prophet narrated by Tabrani))


““If you do not know (someone), how can you then claim If you do not know (someone), how can you then claim

to love (that someone)?”to love (that someone)?”

To know Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. is To know Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. is ((wajibwajib) )

obligatory.obligatory.

AA Qa-idah Qa-idah inin Fiqh Fiqh states:states:

““Every (knowledge), for which an obligation Every (knowledge), for which an obligation cannot be fulfilled except by (possessing) it, cannot be fulfilled except by (possessing) it, then its acquisition is (therefore) obligatory.”then its acquisition is (therefore) obligatory.”


““I bear witness that there is no god I bear witness that there is no god

(to be worshipped) except Allah, (to be worshipped) except Allah,

and I bear witness that Muhammad is and I bear witness that Muhammad is

His Servant and His Messenger.”His Servant and His Messenger.”



““O Allah! Grant us the love for You, and the love for Your O Allah! Grant us the love for You, and the love for Your

Messenger Muhammad s.a.w., and the love towards whoever Messenger Muhammad s.a.w., and the love towards whoever

has love for You, and make us to love doing every deeds which has love for You, and make us to love doing every deeds which

can bring us towards Your Nearness, and make us to love You can bring us towards Your Nearness, and make us to love You

more than our love for cool (drinking) water.”more than our love for cool (drinking) water.”

OUR DU’AOUR DU’A


““I bear witness that there is no god I bear witness that there is no god

(to be worshipped) except Allah, (to be worshipped) except Allah,

and I bear witness that Muhammad is and I bear witness that Muhammad is

His Servant and His Messenger.”His Servant and His Messenger.”



CONTINUATION FROM THE PREVIOUS SESSIONCONTINUATION FROM THE PREVIOUS SESSION

“ “Verily, in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example for Verily, in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example for

everyone who looks forward (with hope and awe) to Allah and the Last everyone who looks forward (with hope and awe) to Allah and the Last

day, and who engages in the remembrance of Allah unceasingly.”day, and who engages in the remembrance of Allah unceasingly.”

((Qur’an: Al-Ahzab : 33 : 21Qur’an: Al-Ahzab : 33 : 21))


““Imitation (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest Imitation (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest

form of flattery (praise)!” form of flattery (praise)!” is an English proverb. is an English proverb.

It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether

we have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our we have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. as the best of Allah’s creation Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. as the best of Allah’s creation

((khayr-al-khal-qil-lahkhayr-al-khal-qil-lah).).

He, whose name is “He, whose name is “the praised onethe praised one”, indeed is praised by ”, indeed is praised by

Allah, the Creator of every creation:Allah, the Creator of every creation:


““And thou (Muhammad) standest on an And thou (Muhammad) standest on an

exalted standard of character.” exalted standard of character.”

((Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4))


Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s noble Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s noble

akhlaqakhlaq that we must strive to imitate and instil in ourselves. that we must strive to imitate and instil in ourselves.

Mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy (Mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy (nifaqnifaq) )

or ostentatious (or ostentatious (riyariya’’) or even conceit ) or even conceit (‘(‘ujubujub). We seek refuge ). We seek refuge

in Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.in Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.

NOTE: NOTE:


The inner cleansing (The inner cleansing (tazkiyya al-nafs tazkiyya al-nafs ) and constancy ) and constancy

((istiqomahistiqomah) in striving () in striving (mujaahadamujaahada), with seeking Allah’s ), with seeking Allah’s TaufiqTaufiq

and Guidance, is crucial. and Guidance, is crucial.

Thus, apart from having correct belief (Thus, apart from having correct belief (AqeedahAqeedah)), conforming , conforming

with correct with correct ‘Amaliyyah ‘Amaliyyah (outward deeds) we also require (outward deeds) we also require

inculcation of noble disposition (inculcation of noble disposition (akhlaq al-kareemaakhlaq al-kareema ).).

NOTE: NOTE:


(1) (1) ‘‘ilmilm (knowledge); (knowledge);

(2) (2) ‘amal ‘amal (practice); (practice);

(3) (3) wara` wara` (cautionary godliness, piousness);(cautionary godliness, piousness);

(4) (4) KhaufKhauf (reverential fear of Allah); and (reverential fear of Allah); and

(5) (5) IkhlasIkhlas (sincerity). (sincerity).

METHODOLOGY : METHODOLOGY : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (USULUSUL) IN LIFE.) IN LIFE.

* “ al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi" “ al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"


[1] humility ([1] humility (tawadhu’tawadhu’ ) , ) ,

[2] inconspicuous ([2] inconspicuous (khumulkhumul ) and ) and

[3] value the unity of the ummah ([3] value the unity of the ummah (ukhuwwahukhuwwah) by not ) by not

projecting exclusivity but projecting exclusivity but

[4] exuding tolerance with wisdom ([4] exuding tolerance with wisdom (tasaamuh wa hikmahtasaamuh wa hikmah))

Al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-HaddadAl-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-Haddad’’s advice as to the ways of ’’s advice as to the ways of

our pious predecessors (our pious predecessors (Salafus-solehSalafus-soleh) and ) and ‘ulama-al-’amilin‘ulama-al-’amilin, is of :, is of :


[5] preferring [5] preferring Utlub-al-’ilmUtlub-al-’ilm (seeking knowledge), (seeking knowledge), Da’wahDa’wah

(calling others to Allah’s guidance), (calling others to Allah’s guidance), Qudwah hasanahQudwah hasanah

(teach by example), (teach by example), jihaad fee-sabi-lillaahjihaad fee-sabi-lillaah (striving in (striving in

Allah’s way), Allah’s way), and and

[6] all based on ([6] all based on (Hub-bun-NabiyHub-bun-Nabiy ) love for the Prophet, his ) love for the Prophet, his

household (household (Ahlil-Baytin NabiyAhlil-Baytin Nabiy) and those who love ) and those who love

them (them (Muhib-beenMuhib-been))..




In fact, he, In fact, he, Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah

bi ‘Alawi al-Haddad bi ‘Alawi al-Haddad gave us the Path of gave us the Path of Ba-’AlawiyBa-’Alawiy

((Tariqah Ahlil YameenTariqah Ahlil Yameen) – the path of our ) – the path of our SaadatSaadat (noble (noble

Elders) whose sign is :Elders) whose sign is :




“ “to remove all signs to remove all signs ” of it being a ” of it being a Tariqah *Tariqah *

* this path we are upon is with spiritual sanad * this path we are upon is with spiritual sanad fromfrom al-Imam al-Faqih al-Imam al-Faqih

al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi - continuous and - continuous and

unbrokenunbroken spiritual link, spiritual link, up to our up to our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.




It is to strive to be included amongst those referred to It is to strive to be included amongst those referred to

as the as the ““Ashaabul-yameenAshaabul-yameen” .” .




It is to strive to be included amongst those referred to It is to strive to be included amongst those referred to

as the as the ““Ashaabul-yameenAshaabul-yameen” .” .



“ “For the companions of the Right Hand. For the companions of the Right Hand.

A (goodly) number from those of old ― A (goodly) number from those of old ―

And a (goodly) number from those of later And a (goodly) number from those of later

times.”times.”

((Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail [2011]All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail [2011]

This is to be contrasted from a very elite and very This is to be contrasted from a very elite and very

special group of Believers mentioned by Allah, but special group of Believers mentioned by Allah, but

which will become very rare indeed in later times.which will become very rare indeed in later times.

We, in all humility, will not dare to claim to be in this We, in all humility, will not dare to claim to be in this

group, whose Tariqah (spiritual ways) are chosen for group, whose Tariqah (spiritual ways) are chosen for

them by Allah . In Imam ‘Abdullah al-Haddad’s time it is them by Allah . In Imam ‘Abdullah al-Haddad’s time it is

already rare, what now today. already rare, what now today.




Who is this group? Allah says:Who is this group? Allah says:




Who is this group? Allah says:Who is this group? Allah says:



““And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in

the Hereafter).These will be those Nearest to Allah: the Hereafter).These will be those Nearest to Allah:

In Gardens of Bliss: A number of people from those In Gardens of Bliss: A number of people from those

of old. And a few from those of later times.”of old. And a few from those of later times.”

((Qur’an: Waqi’ah: 56: 10-14Qur’an: Waqi’ah: 56: 10-14))


We do not claim exclusivity (as being the We do not claim exclusivity (as being the ForemostForemost) but ) but

rather we hope that we be included by firstly Allah SWT rather we hope that we be included by firstly Allah SWT

into the general category of Believers (into the general category of Believers (ahlul yameen – ahlul yameen –

people of the right hand)people of the right hand) mentioned by Him in Qur’an mentioned by Him in Qur’an Surah Surah

al-Waqi’ahal-Waqi’ah, whose number will be much in our time., whose number will be much in our time.

It is Allah Who will acknowledge and chooses those who It is Allah Who will acknowledge and chooses those who

are “are “ForemostForemost” amongst His devotees.” amongst His devotees.




Who are we, honestly? When we still fall short in Who are we, honestly? When we still fall short in ‘ilm‘ilm, ,

‘amal ‘amal and and ihsanihsan, when compared to our pious , when compared to our pious

predecessors who rightfully were “the predecessors who rightfully were “the ForemostForemost”.”.




This categories “This categories “al-Muqorrabunal-Muqorrabun” (those nearest to God), ” (those nearest to God),

““ahlul-yameenahlul-yameen” (people of the right hand) - in fact, is ” (people of the right hand) - in fact, is

generic which is inclusive and is a preferred category generic which is inclusive and is a preferred category

than that which were actually coined by people viz. than that which were actually coined by people viz.

Sunni-Shiite, Sunni-Shiite, Salaf / KhalafSalaf / Khalaf, Traditional/Modern, , Traditional/Modern,

Sufi/non-Sufi, etc.Sufi/non-Sufi, etc.




This aspect of the background of our tradition, history This aspect of the background of our tradition, history

and Islamic roots (how we received our Islam) has to be and Islamic roots (how we received our Islam) has to be

appreciated. appreciated.

WaAllaahu a’lam.WaAllaahu a’lam.




“Allah and His angels, send blessings on the Prophet:

O ye that believe! send ye blessings on him and salute

him, with all respect (with a worthy salutation).”

(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 56)


Amongst the commandments of Allah s.w.t. in the Amongst the commandments of Allah s.w.t. in the

Qur’an, “giving Qur’an, “giving SolawatSolawat and and SalamSalam” is unique and indeed ” is unique and indeed

very special.very special.

We do not claim to fully know the wisdom and benefit We do not claim to fully know the wisdom and benefit

of it, but certainly this invoking Allah’s blessing upon of it, but certainly this invoking Allah’s blessing upon

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. has considerable benefits for us Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. has considerable benefits for us

when Allah commands us.when Allah commands us.

And there are many And there are many AhadithAhadith regarding it’s benefits regarding it’s benefits

((Fadhaa-ilFadhaa-il).).


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


““Say the ‘Say the ‘SolawatSolawat’ (invocation of Allah’s blessing for me as ’ (invocation of Allah’s blessing for me as

Allah commands) for your ‘Allah commands) for your ‘SolawatSolawat’ shall be ’ shall be

Zakah (a purification and spiritual growth) Zakah (a purification and spiritual growth)

for your own selves.”for your own selves.”

((Hadith reported by Ibn Mardaweh in, Al-Jami’Hadith reported by Ibn Mardaweh in, Al-Jami’))



““Whosoever say ‘Whosoever say ‘solawatsolawat ’ upon me once, ’ upon me once,

Allah will say ‘Allah will say ‘solawatsolawat ’ upon him ten times.”’ upon him ten times.”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))



““Verily Allah, Most Exalted, has angels who are Verily Allah, Most Exalted, has angels who are

commanded to roam and observe the people on earth. commanded to roam and observe the people on earth.

They will convey to me all the ‘They will convey to me all the ‘salamssalams ’ from people ’ from people

of my community.”of my community.”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad, An-Nasa-i, and Ad-DarimiyHadith reported by Ahmad, An-Nasa-i, and Ad-Darimiy))



““Foremost to me amongst the people on Judgement Day Foremost to me amongst the people on Judgement Day

will be those who conveyed much ‘will be those who conveyed much ‘SolawatSolawat ’ to me ’ to me

(while they were in this world).”(while they were in this world).”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


"O Allah! I make the intention to invoke blessings on "O Allah! I make the intention to invoke blessings on

the the

Prophet, may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him, Prophet, may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him,

our master Muhammad, may Your blessings and peace our master Muhammad, may Your blessings and peace

be upon him; in his love and in my yearning for him and be upon him; in his love and in my yearning for him and

with the respect due to him as he merits it. Accept it with the respect due to him as he merits it. Accept it

from me by Your Grace and Kindness and remove the from me by Your Grace and Kindness and remove the

veil of negligence from my heart and make me among veil of negligence from my heart and make me among

one of Your righteous servants."one of Your righteous servants."


““O Allah, bless our master Muhammad, Your slave and O Allah, bless our master Muhammad, Your slave and

Your Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the Your Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the

family of our Master Muhammad, and his wives, the family of our Master Muhammad, and his wives, the

mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants, mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants,

the people of his house, just as You have blessed the people of his house, just as You have blessed

Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for

You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"


““And sanctify our master Muhammad, Your slave and And sanctify our master Muhammad, Your slave and

Your Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the Your Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the

family of our Master Muhammad, and his wives, the family of our Master Muhammad, and his wives, the

mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants, mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants,

the people of his house, just as You have sanctified the people of his house, just as You have sanctified

Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for

You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"

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