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

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

SURAH AL-BAQARAH : 2 :183-187SURAH AL-BAQARAH : 2 :183-187

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

SINGAPURASINGAPURA

8 MAY 2016 (SUNDAY)8 MAY 2016 (SUNDAY)3.30 PM @ THE GALAXY3.30 PM @ THE GALAXYMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

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"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 REPORTED BY BUKHARYHADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARY))


FIVE PRINCIPLES IN OUR APPROACH IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR DEEN



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““O YOU who O YOU who have attained to faith have attained to faith ((IIMANIIMAN)! Fasting is ordained for )! Fasting is ordained for

you as it was ordained for those before you, you as it was ordained for those before you, so that you might learn so that you might learn

self-restraintself-restraint (being conscious and fear Allah - (being conscious and fear Allah - TAQWATAQWA):”):”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183))

.... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having .... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having TAQWATAQWA – i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”– i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))

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From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:

“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;

take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””

Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah

such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves

and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and

punishmentpunishment..””

TAQWATAQWA


The usual translation into English is The usual translation into English is ‘reverential fear of Allah’‘reverential fear of Allah’, ,

which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of

this term still evades many. I prefer to use term this term still evades many. I prefer to use term “the “the

‘‘consciousness of Allah’consciousness of Allah’, , which entails factors which lead to true which entails factors which lead to true

obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. - obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. -

obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what

Allah forbade.Allah forbade.

TAQWATAQWA


If you are wearing an

overflowing robe, how

would you walk through

upon a road full of

bushes of thorns ?

# ۱

PARABLE OF WALKING IN

THORNY PATHWAY


It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?

2 metres

# ۲

Supposed you are shown this lighted path ….

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


But now knowing the reality of where you really are, how would you be walking upon it?

2 metres

# ۲

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


TAUFIQTAUFIQ

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(astray)(astray)

(success)

(guidance) PARABLE OF THE ROAD


(missed completely)

(on target)

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(missed completely)

PARABLE IN

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TAUFIQTAUFIQ

(missed completely)

(‘Bulls-eye’)

(on target)

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(missed completely)

PARABLE IN

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““Every good deed of the son of Adam will be multiplied Every good deed of the son of Adam will be multiplied

manifold. A good deed will be multiplied ten times up to manifold. A good deed will be multiplied ten times up to

as many as seven hundred times, or as much as Allah as many as seven hundred times, or as much as Allah

wills. Allah says: ‘Except for fasting, which is for Me and I wills. Allah says: ‘Except for fasting, which is for Me and I

shall reward for it. He gives up his desire and his food for shall reward for it. He gives up his desire and his food for

My sake.’ The fasting person has two joys, one when he My sake.’ The fasting person has two joys, one when he

breaks his fast and another when he meets his Lord. The breaks his fast and another when he meets his Lord. The

smell that comes from the mouth of a fasting person is smell that comes from the mouth of a fasting person is

better before Allah than the fragrance of musk.”better before Allah than the fragrance of musk.”

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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“[Fasting for] a limited number of days.

So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] -

then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And

upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a

ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day].

And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to

fast is best for you, if you only knew.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““RamaRamadhdhan is the (month) in which was sent down the an is the (month) in which was sent down the

Qur'anQur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for , as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for

guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong).”guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong).”



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““ So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let

him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an

equal number of other days. ””



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer

hardship; hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days

requiredrequired], and ], and that you extol Allah for His having guided you arightthat you extol Allah for His having guided you aright, and , and

that that you render your thanksyou render your thanks [unto Him] – [unto Him] – TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR)TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR).”.”



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go

to your wives [for sexual relations]. They are clothing for you and you

are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves,

so He accepted your repentance and forgave you...”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 187)


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“ “ So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has

decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn

becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]....”becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]....”



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“ “ Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not

have relations with them as long as you are staying for have relations with them as long as you are staying for

worship in the mosques (worship in the mosques (I’-TIKAF-FIL-MASAJIDI’-TIKAF-FIL-MASAJID). These ). These

are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them. are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them.

Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the

people that they may become righteous (people that they may become righteous (YAT-TA-YAT-TA-

QUUNQUUN)”)”



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

The rule of fasting begins with intention (The rule of fasting begins with intention (NiyyatNiyyat), to be ), to be

formulated on the night before the fast, in a language which formulated on the night before the fast, in a language which

one understands.one understands.


RE-VISIT BASIC

Basically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast to be Basically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast to be

observed and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must be for the sake of observed and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must be for the sake of

Allah s.w.t. as He commands). Allah s.w.t. as He commands).

Thus, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is as:Thus, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is as:

“ “I resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) obligatory I resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) obligatory

Fasting of Ramadhan this year, Fasting of Ramadhan this year,

because of (or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”because of (or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”


RE-VISIT BASIC

It is recommended (It is recommended (sunatsunat or or mandubmandub) for Muslims to have a meal ) for Muslims to have a meal

before dawn called “before dawn called “SAHURSAHUR”.”.

The Fast begins from Dawn (The Fast begins from Dawn (Fajr/SubuhFajr/Subuh) until sunset () until sunset (MaghribMaghrib). ).

During this period, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking, During this period, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking,

smoking, sex, or any other acts which can nullify the Fast.smoking, sex, or any other acts which can nullify the Fast.


RE-VISIT BASIC

Has the significant meaning of :

“ abstaining ; abstinent ; he refrains from ;

abstention ; fasting ; “

SA-WA-MASA-WA-MA


RE-VISIT BASIC


RE-VISIT BASIC

Wilfully introducing any object or substance into any openings Wilfully introducing any object or substance into any openings

of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, using of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, using

suppository, etc.suppository, etc.

Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomiting, however, does Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomiting, however, does

not nullify the fast.not nullify the fast.

Emitting semen intentionally.Emitting semen intentionally.


RE-VISIT BASIC

Engaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the day). This not Engaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the day). This not

only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach has to only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach has to

expiate it with a penalty called “expiate it with a penalty called “KaffarahKaffarah”- either :”- either :

[1] free a slave; or [1] free a slave; or

[2] fasting 2 months consecutively; or [2] fasting 2 months consecutively; or

[3] feed 60 indigent (poor & needy) people.[3] feed 60 indigent (poor & needy) people.


RE-VISIT BASIC

Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or ‘lochia’ Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or ‘lochia’

post-natal bleeding (childbirth).post-natal bleeding (childbirth).

Becoming insane.Becoming insane.

Losing consciousness throughout the day.Losing consciousness throughout the day.

Become sick i.e. illness where one is advised by physician, to Become sick i.e. illness where one is advised by physician, to

avoid possible harm if fasting is to continueavoid possible harm if fasting is to continue..


RE-VISIT BASIC

Commit apostasy (Commit apostasy (MURTADMURTAD) and then re-enter Islam.) and then re-enter Islam.

NOTE: NOTE:

For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other

months – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactating months – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactating

etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternative etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternative

((FID-YAHFID-YAH). ).


RE-VISIT BASIC

NOTE:NOTE:

Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to have Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to have

fasted (fasted (UMUMUMUM), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting – ), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting –

either:either:

[1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to Allah [1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to Allah

((AL-MUQORROBEENAL-MUQORROBEEN) – “most specific” Fast () – “most specific” Fast (KHKHUSUS-AL-USUS-AL-KHKHUSUSUSUS))

or, if not then:or, if not then:


RE-VISIT BASIC

NOTE:NOTE:

Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to

have fasted (have fasted (umumumum), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of ), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of

Fasting – either:Fasting – either:

[2] The “specific” Fast ([2] The “specific” Fast (KHKHUSUSUSUS) – i.e. to ensure while fasting, ) – i.e. to ensure while fasting,

every organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everything every organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everything

which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden (which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden (HARAMHARAM).).


RE-VISIT BASIC


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““That which is That which is HALALHALAL - lawful - is clear (plain) and that - lawful - is clear (plain) and that

which is which is HARAMHARAM – unlawful - is clear (plain), and – unlawful - is clear (plain), and

between these two are between these two are MUTASHABIHATMUTASHABIHAT - doubtful - doubtful

matters-, about which many people do not know…..”matters-, about which many people do not know…..”

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


“… “… Whoever avoids doubtful matters safeguards himself in regard to Whoever avoids doubtful matters safeguards himself in regard to

his religion and his honour,his religion and his honour, whereas he who falls into doubtful whereas he who falls into doubtful

matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd who matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd who

pastures his herd around a sanctuary for them to graze …”pastures his herd around a sanctuary for them to graze …”



“… “… Verily every king has a sanctuary, and verily the sanctuary of Allah is His Verily every king has a sanctuary, and verily the sanctuary of Allah is His

prohibitions (prohibitions (MUHARAMATMUHARAMAT) . Verily, in the body is a morsel of flesh, if it is good ) . Verily, in the body is a morsel of flesh, if it is good

(wholesome) then the whole body is well (whole), but if it is spoilt (diseased) (wholesome) then the whole body is well (whole), but if it is spoilt (diseased)

then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart (then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart (QOLBUQOLBU)”)”

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““Verily, Allah Most Exalted says: ‘Whoever becomes enemy Verily, Allah Most Exalted says: ‘Whoever becomes enemy

towards my towards my WALIYYWALIYY (friends – saintly servants), I shall permit (friends – saintly servants), I shall permit

war to be waged against them. And when my servant seek to war to be waged against them. And when my servant seek to

draw nearness to Me draw nearness to Me - there is nothing more beloved to me than - there is nothing more beloved to me than

by their fulfilling those things that are obligatory by their fulfilling those things that are obligatory ((FARDHUFARDHU) to ) to

them. And when they continue to seek nearness by increase in them. And when they continue to seek nearness by increase in

supererogatory acts (supererogatory acts (NAWAFILNAWAFIL) until I will begin ) until I will begin to love him to love him …. ”…. ”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))


“…“….. and .. and when I love himwhen I love him, I shall be His ears when he listens, , I shall be His ears when he listens,

and I shall be his eyes when he sees, and I shall be his hands and I shall be his eyes when he sees, and I shall be his hands

when he fetches (or does things), and I shall be his feet when when he fetches (or does things), and I shall be his feet when

he walks. When he asks (requests) for anything I shall grant it, he walks. When he asks (requests) for anything I shall grant it,

and when he seeks refuge, I shall protect him.” and when he seeks refuge, I shall protect him.”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))


““Verily your Lord said: ‘The reward for every good deed will be multipliedVerily your Lord said: ‘The reward for every good deed will be multiplied

by ten up to seven hundred times, except for Fasting – for Fasting is for by ten up to seven hundred times, except for Fasting – for Fasting is for

My sake and I will reward (to multiples of my choosing) accordingly.”My sake and I will reward (to multiples of my choosing) accordingly.”

((HadithHadith))


““Fasting is a shield Fasting is a shield and so (he who fast) should not utter vulgarities, and so (he who fast) should not utter vulgarities,

nor obscenities and if a man swears (pick a quarrel) with him, he should nor obscenities and if a man swears (pick a quarrel) with him, he should

Just say (in response) : “I am Fasting”, (he repeated) twice.”Just say (in response) : “I am Fasting”, (he repeated) twice.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary)Hadith reported by Bukhary)


““Fasting is a shield Fasting is a shield as long as the person (fasting) does not violate it.”as long as the person (fasting) does not violate it.”

(Abu Muhammad clarifies that what the Prophet (Abu Muhammad clarifies that what the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص meant by meant by

Violate here is “Violate here is “GhibahGhibah” – backbiting others)”” – backbiting others)”

((Hadith reported by DarimiyHadith reported by Darimiy))


This is a very dangerous malady, the outcome of inquisitiveness of This is a very dangerous malady, the outcome of inquisitiveness of

others combined with our conceit which tends to rouse us into others combined with our conceit which tends to rouse us into

divulging the faults in others, is the sin of ‘divulging the faults in others, is the sin of ‘GHIBAHGHIBAH’ (backbiting)’ (backbiting)

The Prophet s.a.w. considers this sin to be worst than adultery or The Prophet s.a.w. considers this sin to be worst than adultery or

imbibing intoxicant because these can be forgiven by Allah s.w.t. imbibing intoxicant because these can be forgiven by Allah s.w.t.

repentance whereas with “repentance whereas with “GHIBBAHGHIBBAH” this is insufficient. It requires also ” this is insufficient. It requires also

the seeking of forgiveness from the one being ‘back-bited’ who may the seeking of forgiveness from the one being ‘back-bited’ who may

require reinstating his/her honour – before Allah can forgive us this sinrequire reinstating his/her honour – before Allah can forgive us this sin


And Allah s.w.t. likens ‘And Allah s.w.t. likens ‘GHIBAHGHIBAH' to eating the flesh of your dead ' to eating the flesh of your dead

brother/sister, to stress how detestable and abhorrent this sin is, Allah brother/sister, to stress how detestable and abhorrent this sin is, Allah

asks:asks:

““Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother?

Nay, you would loathe it! “Nay, you would loathe it! “

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 12Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 12))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Any one who has encountered dead flesh would definitely Any one who has encountered dead flesh would definitely

understand how detesting to even be near it, let alone consuming it!?understand how detesting to even be near it, let alone consuming it!?

Unfortunately, many people may not be aware that what they may Unfortunately, many people may not be aware that what they may

be doing is actually ‘be doing is actually ‘GHIBAHGHIBAH''

Thus we need to remove any ambiguity and learn the actual Thus we need to remove any ambiguity and learn the actual

meaning of ‘meaning of ‘GHIBAHGHIBAH' (backbiting)' (backbiting)


““Do you know what is Do you know what is GHIBAHGHIBAH (backbiting)?” (backbiting)?”

They said: “Allah and His Messenger knows!!” He They said: “Allah and His Messenger knows!!” He ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص then said:then said:

““Your mentioning your brother with something about Your mentioning your brother with something about

him that he dislikes [being spoken about]." him that he dislikes [being spoken about]."

Someone then asked, "How about if my brother possesses Someone then asked, "How about if my brother possesses

that [characteristic which I am mentioning]?" that [characteristic which I am mentioning]?"

He He ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص replied, "replied, "If he possesses that which you mention, then If he possesses that which you mention, then

you have [indeed] backbitten himyou have [indeed] backbitten him. And, . And, if he does not if he does not

possess that which you say of him, then you have possess that which you say of him, then you have

slandered himslandered him." ."

[Hadith reported by Muslim and Ahmad[Hadith reported by Muslim and Ahmad]]


[a] Injustice. One who has suffered injustice is entitled to mention

the perpetrator of that injustice to someone who is capable of

restoring his

rights to him, such as a legitimate Muslim ruler or judge or police or the

relevant authority - but not just anyone.

““Allah does not like any evil to be mentioned openly, unless it be Allah does not like any evil to be mentioned openly, unless it be

by him who has been wronged (thereby) And Allah is indeed all-by him who has been wronged (thereby) And Allah is indeed all-

hearing, all-knowing,” (hearing, all-knowing,” (Qur’an: an-Nisa’: 4: 148Qur’an: an-Nisa’: 4: 148))

FOR WHICH IT MAY BE PERMITTED


[a] Injustice. One who has suffered injustice is entitled to mention

the perpetrator of that injustice to someone who is capable of

restoring his

rights to him, such as a legitimate Muslim ruler or judge or police or the

relevant authority - but not just anyone

““Verily, those with rights, has the say.”Verily, those with rights, has the say.”




[b] Seeking help to change an evil, or to reform the wrongdoer, e.g.

discussion with peers or those who can counsel and advise him to

change. If the intention in telling the ‘GHIBAH’ is not to change the

wrong but out of malice or vengeance, or merely for fun etc. then it is

forbidden to relate it



[c] Asking for a fatwa from qualified religious scholar. A

person may say, 'My father/brother/wife has done such-and-

such to me. What can I do about it?’ This is similar to No.[b]



[d] [d] WarningWarning, such as warning a prospective buyer that the , such as warning a prospective buyer that the

merchant is a swindler, or warning a student that his prospective merchant is a swindler, or warning a student that his prospective

teacher is an innovator or a deviant. Also, revealing the faults of teacher is an innovator or a deviant. Also, revealing the faults of

weak narrators and forgers of weak narrators and forgers of HADITHHADITH, and giving someone a candid , and giving someone a candid

appraisal of a person whom the former is thinking of marryingappraisal of a person whom the former is thinking of marrying



[e] [e] If someone is commonly known by a nickname which he do not If someone is commonly known by a nickname which he do not

object to object to being called by it, although if there is some alternative way being called by it, although if there is some alternative way

to refer to him, it is preferable rather than nickname. When the to refer to him, it is preferable rather than nickname. When the

nickname signify evil or bad, avoid using it, even if he does not object nickname signify evil or bad, avoid using it, even if he does not object

to people using it. This is to honour him and perhaps may serve as to people using it. This is to honour him and perhaps may serve as

lesson to him to not continue to demean himselflesson to him to not continue to demean himself

[f] [f] Someone who sins openlySomeone who sins openly, and has no qualms about his sins , and has no qualms about his sins

being known or mentioned i.e. blatant disregard. However, it is not being known or mentioned i.e. blatant disregard. However, it is not

permissible to mention any of his other secret sins (those sins not permissible to mention any of his other secret sins (those sins not

committed openly)committed openly)



““Never will enter Paradise those who spread slander. “Never will enter Paradise those who spread slander. “

[[Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary]]


WARNING TO THOSE WHO SLANDER

““Should I not inform you as to who is Should I not inform you as to who is the most evil personthe most evil person? “They ? “They

replied: “Certainly (do tell) .“ The Prophet replied: “Certainly (do tell) .“ The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص then said: “It is those then said: “It is those

who who convey slanderous tales to severe the loving relationship convey slanderous tales to severe the loving relationship

between people, and between people, and who falsely accuse others who falsely accuse others with faults.”with faults.”

[[Hadith reported in Sharah Ihya 7: 562Hadith reported in Sharah Ihya 7: 562]]



““Verily Verily the person whom I love most the person whom I love most amongst you is he who amongst you is he who

has the has the good good disposition (disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) – which ) – which people around him people around him

feel safe fromfeel safe from and who is and who is easy to get along easy to get along with. with.

Whereas Whereas the person I am hateful the person I am hateful to is he who likes to to is he who likes to spread spread

slanderslander, who , who destroys love destroys love (friendship-brotherhood) and who (friendship-brotherhood) and who

likes likes to reveal the shortcomings of othersto reveal the shortcomings of others.”.”

[[Hadith reported by Tabarany) Hadith reported by Tabarany)



““There are many who Fast but do not gain anything for There are many who Fast but do not gain anything for

their Fasting except hunger and thirst.”their Fasting except hunger and thirst.”

((HadithHadith))



WARNING TO ALL MUSLIM

"O You Muslim (who claim yourself as one) with your mouth! "O You Muslim (who claim yourself as one) with your mouth!

But Faith (But Faith (iimaniiman) has not entered your hearts; do not cause ) has not entered your hearts; do not cause

annoyance towards other Muslims by making fun of them annoyance towards other Muslims by making fun of them

and searching for their faults. This is because whosoever and searching for their faults. This is because whosoever

likes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah in likes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah in

turn will search out his faults. When Allah searches out turn will search out his faults. When Allah searches out

someone's faults, He will expose whatever secrets that the someone's faults, He will expose whatever secrets that the

person has, even if it were (hidden) in his baggage." person has, even if it were (hidden) in his baggage."

((HadeethHadeeth))


WARNING TO ALL MUSLIM


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““The person most severely punished on the Day of Judgement The person most severely punished on the Day of Judgement

will be he who was looked upon by people (while in this world) will be he who was looked upon by people (while in this world)

as being good, whereas (in reality) he has no such goodness.”as being good, whereas (in reality) he has no such goodness.”

((Hadith reported by BaihaqiHadith reported by Baihaqi))



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

Say, [O Muhammad], "Shall we [believers] inform you of the greatest Say, [O Muhammad], "Shall we [believers] inform you of the greatest

losers as to [their] deeds? [They are] losers as to [their] deeds? [They are] those whose effort is lost in those whose effort is lost in

worldly life, while they think that they are doing well in woworldly life, while they think that they are doing well in worrkk.”.”

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 103-104)Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 103-104)


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

Those are the ones Those are the ones who disbelieve (KAFARU) in the verses (AA-YAAT) who disbelieve (KAFARU) in the verses (AA-YAAT)

of their Lord of their Lord and and in [their] meeting Him (LI-QAA-IHI)in [their] meeting Him (LI-QAA-IHI), so , so their deeds their deeds

have become worthless; have become worthless; and We will not assign to them on the Day of and We will not assign to them on the Day of

Resurrection any importance.Resurrection any importance.

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 105)Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 105)

Although this was addressed towards the unbeliever, the criterion Although this was addressed towards the unbeliever, the criterion

for which any good deeds (for which any good deeds (‘AMAL‘AMAL) will be rejected by Allah SWT ) will be rejected by Allah SWT

should not escape our attention.should not escape our attention.

As a rule: “The lesson to derive from, pertains to its general As a rule: “The lesson to derive from, pertains to its general

application, not limited only to the specific context.”application, not limited only to the specific context.”

The 2 criteria namely:The 2 criteria namely:

[1] Disbelieve, denial, rejection of Allah’s [1] Disbelieve, denial, rejection of Allah’s AAYAATAAYAAT (literally: signs); (literally: signs);

[2] Disbelieve, denial, rejection of meeting Allah ([2] Disbelieve, denial, rejection of meeting Allah (LIQAALIQAA) viz. pertaining ) viz. pertaining

the Day of Resurrection, Judgment and the consequence of the the Day of Resurrection, Judgment and the consequence of the

Hereafter;Hereafter;

““The head (peak) of wisdom The head (peak) of wisdom fear of Allahfear of Allah, and the best to , and the best to

have in the heart is conviction (have in the heart is conviction (YAQEENYAQEEN), and having ), and having

doubts (regarding your Belief - doubts (regarding your Belief - IIMANIIMAN) is from disbelieve ) is from disbelieve

((KUFRKUFR).”).”

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MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT

TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MAQOM AL-ISLAM

MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH

MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’

MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD

MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN

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““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of

that action is (to be measured) in accordance that action is (to be measured) in accordance

with what is intended”with what is intended”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))


“Thus he who migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger,

then his migration is for Allah and His Messenger.

And he who migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits

or for the sake of marrying a woman,

then his migration is for that which he has intended.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim)


And withal, they were not enjoined aught but that they And withal, they were not enjoined aught but that they

should worship Allah, sincere in their faith in Him alone, should worship Allah, sincere in their faith in Him alone,

((MUKMUKHH-LI--LI-SwSwII—NA – LAHU- AD-DEENII—NA – LAHU- AD-DEEN), turning away from ), turning away from

all that is false (all that is false (HHUNAFAA’UNAFAA’); ...“); ...“

((Qur’an: Bayyinat: 98: 5Qur’an: Bayyinat: 98: 5))


Thus Arabic word “ikhlasw” meaning “sincerity”, can also mean

“purity” and be related to the Message of TAUHEED - as when the

Surah (Chapter) which profoundly explains the Oneness of Allah is

also called “Surah Al-Ikhlasw” (Q:112).

IKHLASW


Similarly the kalimah (statement) of TAUHEED :

(There is no god except Allah)

is also called “KALIMAH-AL-IKHLASW” (pure or sincere Word); and

“KALIMAH-AL-TOY-YIBAH” (the good Word).


As Muslims, upholding As Muslims, upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED is absolutely imperative, and to do is absolutely imperative, and to do

so requires avoiding so requires avoiding SHIRKSHIRK..

And the teachings of our Prophet And the teachings of our Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص has removed all forms has removed all forms

idolatrous practices and identified every apparent belief or practices to idolatrous practices and identified every apparent belief or practices to

avoid, which are, or may lead to obvious avoid, which are, or may lead to obvious SHIRKSHIRK in worship ( in worship (‘IBADAH‘IBADAH).).

Yet, there is another, a subtle or hidden form of Yet, there is another, a subtle or hidden form of SHIRKSHIRK, which our , which our

Prophet Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص was so concerned about.was so concerned about.


REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT HE SAID:REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT HE SAID:


“ “Verily, what I fear the most for my community (ummah) Verily, what I fear the most for my community (ummah)

is is SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners) to Allah. (ascribing partners) to Allah.

I am not saying that they will worship the sun or the I am not saying that they will worship the sun or the

moon or idols, but moon or idols, but it is in their being insincere in doing it is in their being insincere in doing

good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake but only to good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake but only to

please their hidden desiresplease their hidden desires.”.”

((Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-ZuhduHadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-Zuhdu”)”)



““(Thus) the (Thus) the SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) within my ummah is more hidden (subtle)

than a black ant crawling on a black rock, than a black ant crawling on a black rock,

in the darkness of the night”in the darkness of the night”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))



““Allah will never accept any good deed (‘Allah will never accept any good deed (‘AMALAMAL) except) except

When it is done sincerely (When it is done sincerely (KHOLIKHOLISwSwONON), ),

seeking His countenance.”seeking His countenance.”

((Hadith reported by Ibnu MajahHadith reported by Ibnu Majah))


From this, we must understand that we Muslims should never fall

prey to conceit nor forget the actual reason for our striving to do

good is, as an act of attesting to the Oneness of Allah; serving and

worshipping only Him.

To be sincere therefore means:

“to negate all other considerations as the essential or primary

motive, except for the sake of Allah –

seeking His nearness (QURB) to please Him (REDHA) ”


It is interesting that without truly striving to attest with TAUHEED –

to attest that only Allah is god, the One we were created to serve

and to worship to exclusively , then a person may take his / her

Nafs (self) or Hawa’ (desires) as ‘god’ – which may lead to the

spiritual disease of ‘ujub (self-conceit) and riya’ (ostentations).


It is interesting that without truly striving to attest with TAUHEED –

to attest that only Allah is god, the One we were created to serve

and to worship to exclusively , then a person may take his / her

Nafs (self) or Hawa’ (desires) as ‘god’ – which may lead to the

spiritual disease of ‘ujub (self-conceit) and riya’ (ostentations).

““Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his

own desires as his deitiesown desires as his deities? Couldst thou, then, [O Prophet,] be ? Couldst thou, then, [O Prophet,] be

held responsible for him? “ held responsible for him? “ ((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: Qur’an: Furqan: 25:

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SINCERITYSINCERITY

OSTENTATIONSOSTENTATIONS

BRAGGINGBRAGGING

HYPOCRISYHYPOCRISY


APART FROM AVOIDING MAJOR ‘SHIRK’ IN MATTERS OF OUR AQEEDAH

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

AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

ILAA-HI – ANTA – MAQ-ILAA-HI – ANTA – MAQ-SWSWUU-DI – WA - RI-UU-DI – WA - RI-DWDWAA-KA – MAAA-KA – MATWTW-LUU-BI-LUU-BI


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IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

Du’a taught by my mentor, al-Ustaz Muhammad bin Muhammad Sa’id Semarang, as well as my other traditional Asaatizah.May Allah reward them all with every goodness., and grant upon us, our parents and them, His Mercy and His Forgiveness.

All the Praises belongs to Allah, All the Praises belongs to Allah,

Lord (Sustainer) of the worlds. Lord (Sustainer) of the worlds.

AL-AL-HHAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HI – ROB-BIL – ‘AA-LA-MEENAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HI – ROB-BIL – ‘AA-LA-MEEN

ENDING OF THEENDING OF THECLASS / LESSONCLASS / LESSON



Salutations and Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, Salutations and Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah,

Muhammad, son of ‘Abdullah; Muhammad, son of ‘Abdullah;

WA- WA- SWSWOLAA -TU – WAS- SA-LAA-MU - ‘ALAA- ROSUU-LIL-LAAH OLAA -TU – WAS- SA-LAA-MU - ‘ALAA- ROSUU-LIL-LAAH MUMUHHAM-MAD – IB-NU – ‘ABDILLAAHAM-MAD – IB-NU – ‘ABDILLAAH






and upon his Household and Companions, and upon his Household and Companions,

and all who follow and are loyal to him and all who follow and are loyal to him

(and support him in his cause).(and support him in his cause).

WA- ‘ALAA – AA - LIHI – WA –WA- ‘ALAA – AA - LIHI – WA –SWSWOH- BIHI – OH- BIHI – WA-MAN – TA-BI- ’A-HU – WA – WAA - LAHWA-MAN – TA-BI- ’A-HU – WA – WAA - LAH


YA ROB-BANAA’- TA-ROF- NAA YA ROB-BANAA’- TA-ROF- NAA

BI- AN-NA-NAQ –TA-ROF- NAABI- AN-NA-NAQ –TA-ROF- NAA

O our Lord! We do admit earnestly, O our Lord! We do admit earnestly,

that we have committed sins (excesses).that we have committed sins (excesses).



WA- AN-NA-NAA - AS-ROF-NAA

‘A-LAL- LA –ZO ASH-ROF-NAA

And we have exceeded the bounds, such that

we know we deserve the punishment.



FA- TUB- ‘ALAY - NAA - TAW-BAAFA- TUB- ‘ALAY - NAA - TAW-BAA

TAGH-SI-LU -KUL- LA – TAGH-SI-LU -KUL- LA – HHAW-BAAAW-BAA

(Therefore O Allah, we beg You to) Accept our repentance,(Therefore O Allah, we beg You to) Accept our repentance,

Such that (Your acceptance of it) washes away Such that (Your acceptance of it) washes away

all our faults (and wrong-doings)all our faults (and wrong-doings)



WAS-TUR – LA-NAL - ‘AU-RAA-TIWAS-TUR – LA-NAL - ‘AU-RAA-TI

WA- AA-MI-NIR - RAU- ‘AA - TIWA- AA-MI-NIR - RAU- ‘AA - TI

And cover for us whatever that may bring upon us shame,And cover for us whatever that may bring upon us shame,

And grant us peace (security) from things which cause And grant us peace (security) from things which cause

us to be afraid.us to be afraid.



WAGH- FIR - LI-WAA - LI- DEE - NAA,WAGH- FIR - LI-WAA - LI- DEE - NAA,

ROB-BI - WA- MAU - LU-DEE - NAAROB-BI - WA- MAU - LU-DEE - NAA

And forgive the sins of all our parents,And forgive the sins of all our parents,

And all our siblings / children - O Lord!And all our siblings / children - O Lord!



WAL- AH-LI –WAL - IWAL- AH-LI –WAL - IKH KH - WAA-NI,- WAA-NI,

WA-SAA- IRIL- WA-SAA- IRIL- KHKHI - LAA-NII - LAA-NI

And all the family members and all our brothers/sisters,And all the family members and all our brothers/sisters,

And all our loyal acquaintances .And all our loyal acquaintances .



WA – KUL - LI – DzEE - MA- WA – KUL - LI – DzEE - MA- HHAB - BAAB - BA

AU- JEE –RO-TIN - AU- SwUAU- JEE –RO-TIN - AU- SwUH H - BA- BA

And everyone who possesses love towards us,And everyone who possesses love towards us,

And all of our neighbours and companions.And all of our neighbours and companions.



WAL- MUS – LI – MEE -NA - AJ -MA’WAL- MUS – LI – MEE -NA - AJ -MA’

AA- MEE - NA - ROB- BI - FAS - MA’AA- MEE - NA - ROB- BI - FAS - MA’

And the Muslims, everyone of them ,And the Muslims, everyone of them ,

Make it so O Lord! Do hear (this, our plea).Make it so O Lord! Do hear (this, our plea).



FADw - LAN - WA-JUU - DAN - MAN-NAA FADw - LAN - WA-JUU - DAN - MAN-NAA

LAA- BIK-TI - SAA- BIN - MIN-NAALAA- BIK-TI - SAA- BIN - MIN-NAA

(Grant us) because of Your Excellences and (Grant us) because of Your Excellences and

Your Generosity in Bestowals,Your Generosity in Bestowals,

Not because of the efforts which we have done.Not because of the efforts which we have done.



BIL- MUSw – TwA-FAR - RA-SUU-LIBIL- MUSw – TwA-FAR - RA-SUU-LI

NAH - ZO - BI- KUL-LI - SUU-LINAH - ZO - BI- KUL-LI - SUU-LI

By (the right of Muhammad) The Chosen Messenger,By (the right of Muhammad) The Chosen Messenger,

We hope to attain all that we ask for (from You ,O Allah)We hope to attain all that we ask for (from You ,O Allah)



SwOL - LA - WA - SAL- LAMA - ROB-BISwOL - LA - WA - SAL- LAMA - ROB-BI

‘‘ALAY-HI – ‘AD –DAL- HAB-BIALAY-HI – ‘AD –DAL- HAB-BI

Salutation and Peace O Lord!Salutation and Peace O Lord!

(be upon him) As much as all the grains (You create)(be upon him) As much as all the grains (You create)



WA – AA- LI - HI – WAS - SwOWA – AA- LI - HI – WAS - SwOHH - BI - BI

‘‘A-DAA-DA – TwASH – SHIS - SUA-DAA-DA – TwASH – SHIS - SUHH-BI-BI

And upon his Family and Companions,And upon his Family and Companions,

As much as the droplets of rainAs much as the droplets of rain



WAL- WAL- HHAM – DU-LIL - I - LAA-HIAM – DU-LIL - I - LAA-HI

FIL – BAD - I – WAT- TA - NAA- HIFIL – BAD - I – WAT- TA - NAA- HI

And all the Praise belongs to Allah,And all the Praise belongs to Allah,

In the beginning and (till) the end.In the beginning and (till) the end.



WA- SwOL-LALLAA-HU- ‘ALAA SAY-DI-NAA - MUHAMMADIN

WA ‘ALAA – AA-LIHI -WA SwOH-BI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .



WAL-WAL-HHAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-NAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-N

And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.


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