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

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

BATCH # 16 -AUGUST 2016 INTAKEBATCH # 16 -AUGUST 2016 INTAKE

UPDATED 9 DECEMBER 2016UPDATED 9 DECEMBER 2016

““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” ON ISLAM”

Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

““ARKAAN AL-ISLAM”ARKAAN AL-ISLAM”Pillars of Islam (Submission)Pillars of Islam (Submission)

Every Friday night @ Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pm8pm – 10pmWisma Indah, 450 Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid #02-00 next to Masjid KassimKassim

IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR REFRESHER COURSE FOR

MUSLIM PARENTS, MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN EDUCATORS, IN

CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALLOPEN TO ALL

For further information and registration For further information and registration contact Econtact E-mail : -mail : [email protected]

or +65 81234669 / +65 96838279or +65 81234669 / +65 96838279

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

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HAJJHAJJ(PILGRIMAGE TO MAKKAH)(PILGRIMAGE TO MAKKAH)

HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

LESSON # 13

LESSON # 13

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)

FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””

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

FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

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““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers

to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord

Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is

none besides Allah.none besides Allah.

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

FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

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““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “the the

Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,

the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited

Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no

more prophet sent.more prophet sent.

FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

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IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePractice

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE

Compare with the three domains of Learning – contemporary theories in education - regarding the Taxonomies of :

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• Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

• Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. Allah s.w.t.

• Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

ALL THREE ASPECTS ARE TO BE DEVELOPED IN TANDEM ACCORDINGLYWITHOUT FOCUSING AT SPECIALIZATION UNTIL AT LATER STAGE

WHEN ESSENTIAL BASIC KNOWLEDGE ARE WELL ESTABLISHED

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THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)

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

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““Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all

creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling, creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,

bowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be bowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be

brought back.” brought back.”

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“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and

stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou

their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which

Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly

between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is

the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your

deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah

will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”

(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)

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The word “The word “IslamIslam” - literally means “” - literally means “surrendersurrender; ;

submissionsubmission”. When added with the prefix “”. When added with the prefix “alal” ( definite ” ( definite

article“tarticle“thehe” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of ” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of

this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner

conviction, belief (conviction, belief (iimaniiman) towards “) towards “obedience to the will of obedience to the will of

AllahAllah”.”.

The true meaning of “The true meaning of “believebelieve” or “” or “iimaniiman”” is : is :

“ “to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (QolbQolb); );

and declare with one’s tongue, and declare with one’s tongue,

and practice deeds in accordance with its pillarsand practice deeds in accordance with its pillars””

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So “So “how does one begin to submit to Allah’s willhow does one begin to submit to Allah’s will”?”?

This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

in what is referred to as :in what is referred to as :

the Pillars of Islamthe Pillars of Islam ((Arkaan-ul-IslaamArkaan-ul-Islaam).).

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Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):

[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except

Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the

Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;

[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)

Swolah;Swolah;

[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);

[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the

House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to

(do) it; (do) it;

[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.

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Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):

[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except

Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the

Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;

[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)

Swolah;Swolah;

[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);

[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the

House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to

(do) it; (do) it;

[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.

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THE fourth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE fourth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))

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

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

““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”

Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

Every Friday night @ Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pm8pm – 10pmWisma Indah, 450 Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid #02-00 next to Masjid KassimKassim

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HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

LESSON # 13

LESSON # 13

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In respecting the dominance of the followers, adherents of the In respecting the dominance of the followers, adherents of the

school of school of FiqhFiqh of of al-Mujtahid-mutlaq al-Imam Muhammad ibn Idrisal-Mujtahid-mutlaq al-Imam Muhammad ibn Idris

ash-Shafi-’ie rhm.aash-Shafi-’ie rhm.a.. here in this region, the practices in this here in this region, the practices in this

manual / lesson on manual / lesson on FIQHFIQH matters, shall subscribe and be in matters, shall subscribe and be in

conformity with this school of Islamic jurisprudence (conformity with this school of Islamic jurisprudence (madzhabmadzhab). ).

Yet, we hold to a healthy respect and tolerance (Yet, we hold to a healthy respect and tolerance (tasamuhtasamuh) towards ) towards

other other madzaahibmadzaahib and and ikhtilaafikhtilaaf (differences of opinion) amongst (differences of opinion) amongst

Islamic scholars. Islamic scholars.

The dominant schools of Islamic jurisprudence generally accepted The dominant schools of Islamic jurisprudence generally accepted

are the, are the, Ja’afari, Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi’e Ja’afari, Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi’e and and Hanbali.Hanbali.

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““... Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’abah) ... Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’abah)

for those who are able (can afford it).”for those who are able (can afford it).”

((Hadith narrated by MuslimHadith narrated by Muslim))

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““... Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’abah) for those who are able (can afford it).”... Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’abah) for those who are able (can afford it).”

((Hadith narrated by MuslimHadith narrated by Muslim))

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““An active striving to submit and obey the Will of Allah”An active striving to submit and obey the Will of Allah”

““Teachings not mere rituals but must be viewed also as Teachings not mere rituals but must be viewed also as

program to develop us towards truly becoming people who program to develop us towards truly becoming people who

submit to Allah”submit to Allah”

We are to build our “Islam” on five Arkaan (pillars)We are to build our “Islam” on five Arkaan (pillars)

One of the Arkaan is “To perform the Hajj to the House for One of the Arkaan is “To perform the Hajj to the House for

those who are able”those who are able”

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““Say : We believe in Allah, and in that which has been revealed Say : We believe in Allah, and in that which has been revealed

to us and in that which has been sent down on Abraham, to us and in that which has been sent down on Abraham,

Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which was Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which was

given to Moses and Jesus and the prophets of their Lord; we given to Moses and Jesus and the prophets of their Lord; we

make no division between any of them, and to Him (Allah) we make no division between any of them, and to Him (Allah) we

surrender (as Muslims).”surrender (as Muslims).”

((Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 2 : 135Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 2 : 135))

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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)  

ADAM (other nations)       NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il)  ISAAC (Ishaq)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)  

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)

ADAM (other nations)       NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

  JACOB (Ya’akub))

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il)                        ISAAC (Ishaq)

  JOSEPH (Yusuf)  MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud) 

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)

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““After Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, After Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan,

Sara’i, Abram’s wifeSara’i, Abram’s wife,, took Hagar the Egyptian took Hagar the Egyptian, her maid, and , her maid, and

gave her to Abram gave her to Abram her husband her husband as a wifeas a wife. And he went in to . And he went in to

her and she conceived ...” her and she conceived ...” ((Genesis: 16: 3-4Genesis: 16: 3-4))

THE PROOF FROM BIBLICAL SOURCE ?THE PROOF FROM BIBLICAL SOURCE ?

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““If a man has two wives, the one he loved and the other he If a man has two wives, the one he loved and the other he

disliked, and they have borne him children, both the loved and disliked, and they have borne him children, both the loved and

the disliked, and the disliked, and if the first-born is hers that is dislikedif the first-born is hers that is disliked, then on , then on

the day he assigns his possessions as an inheritance to his sons, the day he assigns his possessions as an inheritance to his sons,

he may not treat his son of the loved as the first-born in he may not treat his son of the loved as the first-born in

preference to the son of the disliked, who is the first-born, but preference to the son of the disliked, who is the first-born, but

he shall acknowledge the first-bornhe shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the disliked, by , the son of the disliked, by

giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the first giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the first

issue of his strength; issue of his strength; the right of the first-born is histhe right of the first-born is his.” .”

((Deuteronomy: 21: 15-17Deuteronomy: 21: 15-17))

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‘‘When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the child under When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the child under

the bushes. Then she went, and sat down over against him a the bushes. Then she went, and sat down over against him a

good way off, about the distance of a bowshot; while for she good way off, about the distance of a bowshot; while for she

said “Let me not look upon the death of the child.” And as she said “Let me not look upon the death of the child.” And as she

sat over against him, the child lifted up his voice and wept. And sat over against him, the child lifted up his voice and wept. And

God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to

Hagar from heaven, and said to her: ……Hagar from heaven, and said to her: ……((Genesis: 21: 14Genesis: 21: 14 ) )

A Confirmation ?A Confirmation ?

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‘‘What troubles you Hagar?” Fear not; for God heard the voice of What troubles you Hagar?” Fear not; for God heard the voice of

the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him fast with the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him fast with

your hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then God your hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then God

opened her eyes, and she saw opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water a well of water ** ; and she went, ; and she went,

and filled the skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And and filled the skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And

God was with the lad, and he grew up …”God was with the lad, and he grew up …”((Genesis: 21: 14-20Genesis: 21: 14-20 ) )

** This well is – “zam-zam” which still exist to this day, at the original This well is – “zam-zam” which still exist to this day, at the original

location of the House built by Abraham, as testimony to the truth of location of the House built by Abraham, as testimony to the truth of

Allah’s message.Allah’s message.

A Confirmation ?A Confirmation ?

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From the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valley From the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valley of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:

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‘ ‘And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you shall keep my you shall keep my

covenant, you and your descendentscovenant, you and your descendents after you throughout their after you throughout their

generations. This is my covenant which you shall keep, between generations. This is my covenant which you shall keep, between

me and you and your descendents after you: me and you and your descendents after you: Every male among Every male among

you shall be circumcisedyou shall be circumcised. You shall be circumcised by the flesh of . You shall be circumcised by the flesh of

your foreskins, and it shall be as your foreskins, and it shall be as sign of the covenant sign of the covenant between between

me and you. me and you. * * ””((Genesis: 17: 9Genesis: 17: 9 ) )

* * Who are the people who still practice this?Who are the people who still practice this?

A Confirmation & ProphecyA Confirmation & Prophecy??

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““Abraham Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christianwas not a Jew nor yet a Christian, but he , but he was true in was true in

faith and bowed his will to Allah's faith and bowed his will to Allah's (which is as a Muslim (which is as a Muslim

following ‘al-Islam’) and he set not any as partners with Allah.”following ‘al-Islam’) and he set not any as partners with Allah.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 67Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 67))

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Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.

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“ “And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain

commands, which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make thee an commands, which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make thee an

Imam to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my Imam to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my

offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is not within the offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is not within the

reach of evil-doers." reach of evil-doers."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124) )

Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.

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"Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger of their own "Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger of their own

who shall rehearse Thy Signs to them and instruct them in who shall rehearse Thy Signs to them and instruct them in

Scripture and Wisdom, and purify them; for Thou art the Scripture and Wisdom, and purify them; for Thou art the

Exalted in Might the Wise.“ (Exalted in Might the Wise.“ (Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 129Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 129))

Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.

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““And who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such as And who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such as

debase their souls with folly? Him (Abraham) We chose and debase their souls with folly? Him (Abraham) We chose and

rendered pure in this world: and he will be in the Hereafter in rendered pure in this world: and he will be in the Hereafter in

the ranks of the Righteous.the ranks of the Righteous.

Behold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thy will to Me)" He said: Behold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thy will to Me)" He said:

"I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the universe.“ "I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the universe.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131) )

Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.

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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)  

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)

ADAM (other nations)       NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

  JACOB (Ya’akub))

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il)                        ISAAC (Ishaq)

  JOSEPH (Yusuf)  MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud) 

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)

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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)  

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)      MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)

ADAM (other nations)       NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

  JACOB (Ya’akub))

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il)                        ISAAC (Ishaq)

  JOSEPH (Yusuf) 

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct 

descendants of   Ishmael)    

  MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud) 

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)

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“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the

Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has

full knowledge of all things.“

(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40)

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““The parable of me and the other Prophets is similar to that of a The parable of me and the other Prophets is similar to that of a

man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except for a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except for a

space of one brick. The people used to go round this house, space of one brick. The people used to go round this house,

wonder and say, ‘why if only this missing brick were put in?’ wonder and say, ‘why if only this missing brick were put in?’

Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”

((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))

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““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :

‘‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:

“ “The stone the builders rejected has become the The stone the builders rejected has become the

capstone”;capstone”;

The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away

from you and given to a people who will produce its fruitfrom you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He . He

who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom

it falls will be crushed.”it falls will be crushed.”

((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))

Confirmation & ProphecyConfirmation & Prophecy??

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‘‘And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying: “Read And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying: “Read

this, I pray thee””: and he sayeth, “this, I pray thee””: and he sayeth, “I am not learnedI am not learned.’ .’ **

((Isaiah: 29: 12Isaiah: 29: 12 ) )

Confirmation & Prophecy Confirmation & Prophecy ??

** ‘And when Gabriel said to Muhammad: “‘And when Gabriel said to Muhammad: “IQRA’IQRA’ (Read!)” (Read!)”

He (Muhammad replied: He (Muhammad replied: “ “MAA ANA BI-QA-RI-IN MAA ANA BI-QA-RI-IN (I am not one who can read)!” (I am not one who can read)!”

((History or Seerah regarding the Prophet MuhammadHistory or Seerah regarding the Prophet Muhammad))

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“ “I will raise up for them a prophet I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you like unto you (O Moses) (O Moses)

from amongst their brethrenfrom amongst their brethren; and I will ; and I will put My words in his put My words in his

mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command himmouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. .

And whoever will not give heed to My words which he shall And whoever will not give heed to My words which he shall

speak in My namespeak in My name, I Myself will require it of him.” , I Myself will require it of him.” **

((Deutronomy: 18: 18Deutronomy: 18: 18))

Confirmation & ProphecyConfirmation & Prophecy??

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Confirmation & ProphecyConfirmation & Prophecy??

“He (Moses) said, “The Lord came from Sinai, and dawned

from Se’ir upon us; he shone forth from Paran, he came from

the ten thousands of holy ones, with flaming fire at his right

hand; Yea, he loved his people; all those who consecrated to

him were in his hand; so they followed in thy steps...”

((Deuteronomy: 33: 2Deuteronomy: 33: 2))

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“ “Think Think not that I have come to abolish the Law and the Prophetsnot that I have come to abolish the Law and the Prophets; I ; I

have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I say to have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I say to

you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will

pass away from the Law until all is accomplished.”pass away from the Law until all is accomplished.”

“ “Whosoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, Whosoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments,

and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of

Heaven. But he who does them and teaches them shall be called Heaven. But he who does them and teaches them shall be called

great in the kingdom of Heaven.”great in the kingdom of Heaven.”

“ “For I tell you, For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceed that of the scribes unless your righteousness exceed that of the scribes

and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of Heavenand Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven.”.”

((Matthews: 5: 17-20Matthews: 5: 17-20))

““Jesus” a.s. is recorded to sayJesus” a.s. is recorded to say::

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“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.

But when he, But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into , comes, he will guide you into

all truth. all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what

he hearshe hears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He . He will will

bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it

known known to you….”to you….”

((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))

Confirmation & Prophecy ?Confirmation & Prophecy ?

““Jesus is also recorded to sayJesus is also recorded to say::

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““But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going

away. Unless I go away, away. Unless I go away, the Counselor the Counselor will not come to will not come to

you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he

will will convict the world convict the world of guilt in of guilt in regard to the sin regard to the sin andand

righteousnessrighteousness and and judgmentjudgment: in regard to sin, because : in regard to sin, because

people do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness, people do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness,

because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no

longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of

this world now stands condemned.”this world now stands condemned.”((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))

Confirmation & Prophecy ?Confirmation & Prophecy ?

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‘‘By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from

thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree

bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree

cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown

into the fire.. Thus into the fire.. Thus by their fruit you will recognize themby their fruit you will recognize them..

Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom

of heaven, but of heaven, but he who does the will of my Fatherhe who does the will of my Father * * who is in who is in

heaven”heaven”

((Matthew 7: 16-21Matthew 7: 16-21 ) )

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““The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at

Bakka (ancient name of Makkah): full of blessing and of Bakka (ancient name of Makkah): full of blessing and of

guidance for all kinds of beings:.”guidance for all kinds of beings:.”

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 96Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 96))

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“In it are signs manifest; (for example), the Station of Abraham;

whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty

men owe to Allah―those who can afford the journey; but if any

deny faith; Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures.”

(Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 97)

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""And proclaim the Pilgrimage among menAnd proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to : they will come to

thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on

account of journeys through deep and distant mountain account of journeys through deep and distant mountain

highways. That they highways. That they may witness the benefits (provided) for may witness the benefits (provided) for

them,them, and and celebrate the name of Allahcelebrate the name of Allah, through the Days , through the Days

appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for

sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in

want.” want.”

((Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 27-28Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 27-28))

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““Then We revealed to you (O Muhammad): "Follow the way Then We revealed to you (O Muhammad): "Follow the way

of Abraham of Abraham HANEEFANHANEEFAN (with exclusive devotion to Allah). He (with exclusive devotion to Allah). He

was not was not one of one of MUSH-RIKEENMUSH-RIKEEN (those who associated others (those who associated others

with Allah in His Divinity.)“with Allah in His Divinity.)“

((Qur’an : An-Nahlu: 16: 123Qur’an : An-Nahlu: 16: 123))

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““Allah hath appointed the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, a Allah hath appointed the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, a

standard for mankindstandard for mankind, and the Sacred Month and the , and the Sacred Month and the

offerings and the garlands. That is so that ye may know that offerings and the garlands. That is so that ye may know that

Allah knows whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is Allah knows whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is

in the earth, and that Allah is Knower of all things. in the earth, and that Allah is Knower of all things.

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““For For HajjHajj are the months well known. If anyone undertakes that are the months well known. If anyone undertakes that

duty therein duty therein let there be no obscenity (RAFATHA) let there be no obscenity (RAFATHA) nor nor wickedness wickedness

(FUSUQ)(FUSUQ) nor nor wrangling (JIDAAL) wrangling (JIDAAL) in the Hajj. And whatever good in the Hajj. And whatever good

ye do (be sure) Allah knows it. ye do (be sure) Allah knows it.

And And take a provision (with you) for the journeytake a provision (with you) for the journey, , (FATAZAWADU) (FATAZAWADU)

but the best of provisions is right conduct (but the best of provisions is right conduct (TAQWATAQWA). So be ). So be

conscious of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!” conscious of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!”

((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197))

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““Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them, perform Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them, perform

their vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House. Such their vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House. Such

(is the Pilgrimage): (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for

him it is good in the sight of his Lordhim it is good in the sight of his Lord.” .”

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

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

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PREPARATIONSPREPARATIONS pure intentions & personal sacrifice.

THE JOURNEYINGTHE JOURNEYING Putting on the ‘Ihram’ – state of devotion as pilgrims

journeying to return to his Lord, answer His Divine call.

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FOR MENFOR MEN

Wearing of stitched clothing Covering the head Wearing shoes, socks, etc. Wearing gloves Perfuming on body, on clothe or on

beddings Oiling the head or hair Cutting, biting or trimming nails Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair Hunting Engages in acts that can lead to sexual

arousal Engages in sexual intercourse Cutting of trees or removal of plants in

the Sacred territory Involve in marriage ceremony

FOR WOMENFOR WOMEN

Covering the face Wearing gloves Perfuming on body, on clothe or on

beddings Oiling the head or hair, powdering or

using lotion (make-up) and lipstick Cutting, biting or trimming nails Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair Hunting Engages in acts that can lead to sexual

arousal Engages in sexual intercourse Cutting of trees or removal of plants in

the Sacred territory Involve in marriage ceremony

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“ “ If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be no obscenity no obscenity nor nor

wickedness wickedness nor nor wrangling in the Hajjwrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good ye do (be . And whatever good ye do (be

sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey,

but but the best of provisions the best of provisions is right conduct (is right conduct (TAQWATAQWA). So be conscious ). So be conscious

of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!” of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!”

((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197))

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TAWAFTAWAF Circumambulation around the Circumambulation around the KA’ABAHKA’ABAH..

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SA’ISA’I Re- enacting the running between the hills of Re- enacting the running between the hills of Mount Safa Mount Safa and and MarwahMarwah of of

Prophet AbrahamProphet Abraham’s wife ’s wife HagarHagar..

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THE GREAT GATHERINGTHE GREAT GATHERING The gathering of over 2.5 million pilgrims on the plains of Arafat.

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(Aisha r.a.) asked: “O Messenger of Allah! Is JIHAD incumbent upon

the women?” He replied: “Yes! JIHAD which does not include

fighting (killing) is incumbent upon them : it is the HAJJ and

‘UMRAH”

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THE SPIRITUAL RETURNTHE SPIRITUAL RETURN On the way back, to pass by Muzdalifah and make spiritual preparation for

the jihad against Satan (the avowed enemy of all the children of Adam).

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“ Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the

darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the

recitation of dawn is ever witnessed. And from [part of] the night, pray

with it as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will

resurrect you to a praised station (MAQOMA - MAH-MUUDA).”

(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 78-79)

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“ And say, "My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance

and to exit a sound exit and grant me from Yourself a

supporting authority (MIN-LADUN-KA- SUL-TWAA-NA-NA-

SWEERA)."

And say, "Truth has come, and falsehood has departed.

Indeed is falsehood, [by nature], ever bound to depart."

And We send down of the Qur'an that which is healing and

mercy for the believers, but it does not increase the

wrongdoers except in loss.”

(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80-82)

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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and

engages in deep remembrance of God.engages in deep remembrance of God.

“Behold, satan is an enemy unto you: so treat him as an

enemy.”

(Qur’an: Fatir : 35 : 6)

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“O Believers! Surrender yourselves wholly unto God, and

follow not satan’s footsteps, for verily , he is your open foe.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah : 2 : 208)

STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and

engages in deep remembrance of God.engages in deep remembrance of God.

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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,

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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,

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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,

and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.

… living in tents for 2-3 days, engaging in the remembrance and glorification of God.

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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,

and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.

… being a soldier representing good against the enemy of mankind …. Satan ,

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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,

and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.

… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …

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

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

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OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE

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OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE

"That they (the pilgrims) "That they (the pilgrims) may witness the benefits may witness the benefits (provided) (provided)

for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days

appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for

sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in

want.”want.” ((Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28))

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“And thus [it is]: unto every community have We appointed

[sacrifice as] an act of worship, so that they may extol the

name of God (Allah) over the sustenance He gave them from

animals (fit for food) but your God is one God: submit then

your wills to Him (in Islam) and give thou the Good News to

those who humble themselves―…. “

(Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 34)

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““Whosoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and had refrained Whosoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and had refrained

from lewdness and sins, then he will return to become from lewdness and sins, then he will return to become

sinless like the day his mother gave birth to him”sinless like the day his mother gave birth to him”

((Hadith reported Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported Bukhary and Muslim))

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“ “An An ‘Umrah ‘Umrah is an expiation for sins committed between it and is an expiation for sins committed between it and

the next, but an accepted Hajj (the next, but an accepted Hajj (Hajjan mabrurHajjan mabrur) will receive no ) will receive no

less reward than Paradise.”less reward than Paradise.”

((Hadith reported Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported Bukhary and Muslim))

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“Whoever among you sees an evil action, and he is able to

change it with his hand, then change it with his hand (by taking

action); if he cannot, (do so) with his tongue then with his

tongue (by speaking out); and if he cannot then with his heart

(by hating it and feeling that it is wrong), and that is the weakest

of faith.”

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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

IncreasingIncreasing this this Ummah withUmmah withDa’wahDa’wah and and

preservingpreserving it with it with IslahIslah“CALL THOU (all mankind] unto thy

Sustainer's path with wisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner”

(Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 125)

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““O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (SHAAHIDAHSHAAHIDAH), a ), a

Bearer of Glad Tidings (Bearer of Glad Tidings (MUBAS-SHIRAHMUBAS-SHIRAH), and a Warner (), and a Warner (NADZEERAHNADZEERAH)― )―

And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (DAA-’IYAN DAA-’IYAN

ILALLAAHILALLAAH) , and as a Lamp spreading Light () , and as a Lamp spreading Light (SIRAAJAN MUNEERAHSIRAAJAN MUNEERAH).”).”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46))

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

the Messenger of Allahthe Messenger of Allah, to Whom belongs the dominion , to Whom belongs the dominion

of the heavens and the earth: there is no god but He: it of the heavens and the earth: there is no god but He: it

is He that gives both life and death. is He that gives both life and death.

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

Prophet, who believed in Allah and His wordsProphet, who believed in Allah and His words: follow : follow

him that (so) ye may be guidedhim that (so) ye may be guided." ."

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

““INDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger

[Muhammad] from among yourselves: heavily weighs -upon

him [the thought] that you might suffer [in the life to come];

full of concern for you [is he, and] full of compassion and

mercy towards the believers.”.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128) )

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“All of my people (UMMATI ) will enter paradise except those who

refuse.” They said : O Messenger of Allah, Who are those who refuse?.

He s.a.a.w. then said: “ Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and

whoever disobey me is one who refuses (to enter it).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“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 (of the DEEN).”

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

ALL MANKIND SINCE HIS TIME UNTIL END TIMES

THE NON-MUSLIM THE MUSLIM

The community who are all being ‘invited’ to Al-Islam

The community who has ‘accepted’ Al-Islam

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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“ Invite them to Islam, and inform them what is enjoined upon

them for, I swear on Allah, if Allah should guide one person

through you, it is better for you than possessing the ‘red camels’

(i.e. the most precious of things to have then).”

(Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)

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“And from among you there must be a party who invite people to all

that is good and (AMR) enjoin the doing of all that is right and

(NAHYU) forbid the doing of all that is wrong. It is they who will

attain true success (MUFLIHUUN).”

(Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 104)

PARABLE OF THE PASSENGERS ON A SHIP

A Saying of Prophet Muhammad [p.b.u.h.]

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AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the And thus have We willed you to be a community of the

middle way (middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so

that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth

before all mankind (before all mankind (SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the ) , and the

Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“

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““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought ) in His cause as ye ought

to to strivestrive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has , (with sincerity and under discipline). He has

chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in

religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He

Who has named you ‘Who has named you ‘MuslimsMuslims’, both before and in ’, both before and in

this (Revelation); that the Messenger (this (Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) )

may be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for may be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for

mankind! (mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“

((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))

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And say: "And say: "Work (righteousness)Work (righteousness): soon will : soon will Allah observe your Allah observe your

work, and His Messenger and the Believerswork, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be : soon will ye be

brought back to (Allah) the Knower of what is hidden and what is brought back to (Allah) the Knower of what is hidden and what is

open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105)5)

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“ “ Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide, Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide,

He opens their breast to ISLAMHe opens their breast to ISLAM; those whom He ; those whom He

wills to leave straying, He makes their breast wills to leave straying, He makes their breast

close and constricted, as if they had to climb up close and constricted, as if they had to climb up

to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty

on those who refuse to believe. " on those who refuse to believe. "

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 12Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 125)5)

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““Is one whose heart Allah has opened to Is one whose heart Allah has opened to ISLAMISLAM, ,

so that he has received Enlightenment from so that he has received Enlightenment from

Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe

to those whose hearts are hardened against to those whose hearts are hardened against

celebrating the praises of Allah! they are celebrating the praises of Allah! they are

manifestly wandering (in error)!”manifestly wandering (in error)!”

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22))

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““And those who (And those who (JAAHADUJAAHADU) strive in Our (cause),- We ) strive in Our (cause),- We

will certainly guide them to our Paths (will certainly guide them to our Paths (SUBUULANASUBUULANA) : ) :

For verily Allah is with those who do right.For verily Allah is with those who do right.””

((Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69))

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“ “The best one amongst you The best one amongst you is the person who is the person who

makes you remember Allah makes you remember Allah when you look when you look

upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases

you your knowledge you your knowledge ( ‘ilm ( ‘ilm of the of the DeenDeen), and ), and

with his deeds (‘with his deeds (‘amalamal) it inspires (motivates) ) it inspires (motivates)

you to strive for your Hereafter.”you to strive for your Hereafter.”

((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

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““And when And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam), Allah guides a single person (to Islam),

through youthrough you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for

you is better than (if you are given) the whole world you is better than (if you are given) the whole world

and whatever it contains.”and whatever it contains.”

((Hadith of the Prophet Hadith of the Prophet ))

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““Among the Among the believers are men who have [always] been true believers are men who have [always] been true

to what they have vowed before Allahto what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have : Of them some have

fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them

are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed

[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))

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TO BE CONTINUED - TO BE CONTINUED -

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THE fifth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE fifth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))

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“ “Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You

have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace

(Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).” (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).”

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))

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"Our Lord! Grant unto us spouses and offspring who will be the

comfort of our eyes and give us (the grace) to lead the

righteous."

(Qur’an : Furqan : 25 : 74)

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“Our Lord! forgive us our sins blot out from us our

iniquities, and take to Thyself our souls in the company

of the righteous.”

(Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 193)

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"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the "Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the

Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire!" Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire!"

((Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201))

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““(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations

of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance

with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”

JAZALLAA-HU ‘AN-NAA MUJAZALLAA-HU ‘AN-NAA MUHHAM-MADAN AM-MADAN SWSWOL-LAL-LAAHU OL-LAL-LAAHU

‘‘ALAY-HI WA- AA-LIHI WA-SAL-LA-MA – MAA HU-WA - AH-LUHU ALAY-HI WA- AA-LIHI WA-SAL-LA-MA – MAA HU-WA - AH-LUHU

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WA – WA – SWSWAL – LALLAA-HU – ‘A-LAA – SAI-YI-DINAA – MUAL – LALLAA-HU – ‘A-LAA – SAI-YI-DINAA – MUHHAM-MADINAM-MADIN

WA – ‘A-LAA – AA – LI-HI – WA –WA – ‘A-LAA – AA – LI-HI – WA –SWSWOH – BI-HI – WA-SAL - LAMOH – BI-HI – WA-SAL - LAM

‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammad ammad

and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammad ammad

(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).

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” ”Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free)

from what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! from what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers!

And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”

((Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182))

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