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“A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL LESSON # 8 “ARKAAN AL-IIMAN” Articles of Faith / Belief BELIEVE IN LIFE IN THE HEREAFTERTRANSCRIPT
““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”
Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
LESSON # 8
LESSON # 8
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.
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““ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”Articles of Faith / BeliefArticles of Faith / Belief
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
BELIEVE IN BELIEVE IN LIFE IN THE HEREAFTERLIFE IN THE HEREAFTER
(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
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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.
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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.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:Bear witness that there Bear witness that there is none deserving of is none deserving of worship except Allah, worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is and that Muhammad is His servant and His servant and Messenger.Messenger.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to establish And to establish Swolah (the obligatory Swolah (the obligatory five daily worship or five daily worship or specific devotion).specific devotion).
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to pay the Zakah And to pay the Zakah (obligatory tax upon (obligatory tax upon the wealth).the wealth).
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to make And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba in House (Ka’ba in Makkah) if you are Makkah) if you are able.able.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to observe fasting And to observe fasting daily in the month of daily in the month of Ramadhan.Ramadhan.
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.....“Tell me about iiman (Faith/Belief)”
(Belief) iiman is that (Belief) iiman is that you:you:Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;His angels;His angels;His Books,His Books,His Messengers;His Messengers;In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;In the Decree, the good & In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes from (the bad, all comes from (the eternal knowledge of) eternal knowledge of) Allah;Allah;
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““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:is:... That you serve ... That you serve (worship) Allah as (worship) Allah as though you see Him, though you see Him, but if you do not see but if you do not see Him, He (Allah) sees Him, He (Allah) sees you.”you.”
........ “ Tell me about ........ “ Tell me about ‘Al-Ihsan’- (the Best or ‘Al-Ihsan’- (the Best or Righteous conduct or Righteous conduct or Excellence)”Excellence)”
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IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBeliefFaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).
THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
IIMANIIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense
perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the
unseen”.
It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means
“safety, peace, security, protection”
It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it
instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,
restlessness etc.
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Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind
acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or
faith must be with knowledge.
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"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which you "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which you
have no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight have no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight
and heart - all of them - will be called to accountand heart - all of them - will be called to account
for it (on Judgement Day).“for it (on Judgement Day).“
((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))
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Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind
acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Must be with
knowledge.
Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere
blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.
Must be with knowledge.
Three sources for knowledge:
[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;
[2] Reasoning - ;
[3] True report - ;
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(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:
Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;
His angels;His angels;
His Books,His Books,
His Messengers;His Messengers;
In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;
In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”
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(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:
Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;
His angels;His angels;
His Books,His Books,
His Messengers;His Messengers;
In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;
In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”
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THE FIFTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE FIFTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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“Behold thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a Behold thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a
vicegerent on earth." They said "Wilt thou place therein one vicegerent on earth." They said "Wilt thou place therein one
who will make mischief therein and shed blood? Whilst we who will make mischief therein and shed blood? Whilst we
do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?"
He (Allah) said: "I know what ye know not." He (Allah) said: "I know what ye know not."
((Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 30Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 30))
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Allah wishes to honour mankind over even the Angels, Allah wishes to honour mankind over even the Angels,
despite the fact that mankind may also be capable of despite the fact that mankind may also be capable of
mischief and shedding blood. Whereas the angels are mischief and shedding blood. Whereas the angels are
pure and in constant devotion to Allah, and yet it is pure and in constant devotion to Allah, and yet it is
mankind that was chosen.mankind that was chosen.
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Justice would demand that there should be some Justice would demand that there should be some basis or reason for mankind deserving it.basis or reason for mankind deserving it.
Does it therefore meant that all of mankind would Does it therefore meant that all of mankind would
deserve the honour in perpetuity (forever)?deserve the honour in perpetuity (forever)?
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“ It is We who have placed you with authority on earth, and
provided you therein with means for the fulfilment of your
life: small are the thanks that ye give!
It is We who created you and gave you shape; then We
bade the angels prostrate to Adam, and they prostrated, not
so Iblis; he refused to be of those who bow down.”
(Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 10-11)
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““(Allah) said: "what prevented thee from bowing down (Allah) said: "what prevented thee from bowing down
when I commanded thee?" He (Iblis) said: "I am better than when I commanded thee?" He (Iblis) said: "I am better than
he: thou didst create me from fire, and him from clay." he: thou didst create me from fire, and him from clay."
(Allah) said: "Get thee down from this: it is not for thee to (Allah) said: "Get thee down from this: it is not for thee to
be arrogant here: get out, for thou art of the meanest (of be arrogant here: get out, for thou art of the meanest (of
creatures).” creatures).”
((Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 12-13Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 12-13))
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““He (Iblis) said: "Give me respite till the day they He (Iblis) said: "Give me respite till the day they
are raised up.“ are raised up.“
(Allah) said: "Be thou amongst those who have (Allah) said: "Be thou amongst those who have
respite.” respite.”
((Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 14-15Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 14-15))
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““He (Iblis) said: "Because thou hast thrown me out of the He (Iblis) said: "Because thou hast thrown me out of the
Way, lo! I will lie in wait for them on Thy straight Way. Way, lo! I will lie in wait for them on Thy straight Way.
Then will I assault them from before them and behind Then will I assault them from before them and behind
them, from their right and their left: nor wilt Thou find, in them, from their right and their left: nor wilt Thou find, in
most of them, gratitude (for Thy mercies). most of them, gratitude (for Thy mercies).
(Allah) said: "Get out from this, disgraced and expelled. If (Allah) said: "Get out from this, disgraced and expelled. If
any of them follow thee Hell will I fill with you all.” any of them follow thee Hell will I fill with you all.”
((Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 16-18Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 16-18))
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Mankind’s test began when Mankind’s test began when IblisIblis , after being , after being
accursed by Allah because of his arrogance and accursed by Allah because of his arrogance and
disobedience, requested to be given the opportunity to disobedience, requested to be given the opportunity to
tempt mankind. He was in fact challenging Allah’s Justice tempt mankind. He was in fact challenging Allah’s Justice
& Wisdom.& Wisdom.
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His arrogance and enmity towards Adam a.s. and all His arrogance and enmity towards Adam a.s. and all
of mankind, became a cause, for which Allah puts us all, of mankind, became a cause, for which Allah puts us all,
mankind as well as the mankind as well as the jinn jinn (spiritual beings), to a test on (spiritual beings), to a test on
this temporary life on earth.this temporary life on earth.
Reward and punishment, surely would be for Reward and punishment, surely would be for those who deserves – it is not granted arbitrarily.those who deserves – it is not granted arbitrarily.
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““Then did Satan make them slip from the (Garden) and get Then did Satan make them slip from the (Garden) and get
them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We
said: "Get ye down all (ye people) with enmity between said: "Get ye down all (ye people) with enmity between
yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling place and your yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling place and your
means of livelihood for a time." means of livelihood for a time."
((Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 36Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 36))
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“ “Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration and Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration and
his Lord turned toward him; for He is Oft-Returning Most his Lord turned toward him; for He is Oft-Returning Most
Merciful. Merciful.
We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure, We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure,
there comes to you guidance from Me, whosoever follows there comes to you guidance from Me, whosoever follows
My guidance on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. My guidance on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
But those who reject Faith and belie Our Signs, they shall But those who reject Faith and belie Our Signs, they shall
be Companions of the Fire; they shall abide therein." be Companions of the Fire; they shall abide therein."
((Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah 2: 37-39Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah 2: 37-39))
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“ “ Hallowed be He (Allah) in whose hand all dominion rests, Hallowed be He (Allah) in whose hand all dominion rests,
since He has the power to will anything: since He has the power to will anything: He Who created He Who created
death as well as lifedeath as well as life, so that , so that He might put you to a test He might put you to a test [and [and
thus show] which of you is best in conduct, and [make you thus show] which of you is best in conduct, and [make you
realize that] He alone is realize that] He alone is almighty, truly forgivingalmighty, truly forgiving.”.”
((Qur’an: Surah al-Mulk: 67: 1-2Qur’an: Surah al-Mulk: 67: 1-2))
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“ “ Say: ‘O my servants who have transgressed against their Say: ‘O my servants who have transgressed against their
own souls! own souls! Despair not Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah
forgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. forgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His [Will], Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His [Will],
before the Penalty comes on you: After that ye shall not be before the Penalty comes on you: After that ye shall not be
helped.”helped.”
((Qur’an: Surah az-Zumar: 39: 53-54Qur’an: Surah az-Zumar: 39: 53-54))
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““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully);
and follow not the footsteps of (Satan) the Evil One; for he is and follow not the footsteps of (Satan) the Evil One; for he is
to you an avowed enemy.”to you an avowed enemy.”
((Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 208Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 208))
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““Every human being is bound to taste death: but only on the Day of Every human being is bound to taste death: but only on the Day of
Resurrection will you be requited in full [for whatever you have done] - Resurrection will you be requited in full [for whatever you have done] -
whereupon he that shall be drawn away from the fire and brought into whereupon he that shall be drawn away from the fire and brought into
paradise will indeed have gained a triumph: for the life of this world is paradise will indeed have gained a triumph: for the life of this world is
nothing but an enjoyment of self-delusion.”nothing but an enjoyment of self-delusion.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 185Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 185))
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“ “O ye who believe! (be conscious of and ) fear Allah and let O ye who believe! (be conscious of and ) fear Allah and let
every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the
morrow (hereafter). morrow (hereafter).
Yea, (be conscious of and) fear Allah: for Allah is well-Yea, (be conscious of and) fear Allah: for Allah is well-
acquainted with (all) that ye do. And be ye not like those who acquainted with (all) that ye do. And be ye not like those who
forgot Allah; and He made them forget their own souls! Such forgot Allah; and He made them forget their own souls! Such
are the rebellious transgressors! Not equal are the Companions are the rebellious transgressors! Not equal are the Companions
of the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: it is the of the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: it is the
Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.” Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”
((Qur’an: Surah al-Hashr: 59: 18-20Qur’an: Surah al-Hashr: 59: 18-20) )
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““LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on denying the LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on denying the
truth seem to be able to do as they please on earth: it is [but] a truth seem to be able to do as they please on earth: it is [but] a
brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as their goal - and how vile a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as their goal - and how vile a
resting-place! –resting-place! –
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197))
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“Whereas those who remain conscious of their Sustainer shall
have gardens through which running waters flow, therein to
abide: a ready welcome from Allah. And that which is with Allah
is best for the truly virtuous.”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198)
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Sceptics may argue: “Sceptics may argue: “How can someone that has died, How can someone that has died,
rotted and dispersed like dust can be resurrected back rotted and dispersed like dust can be resurrected back
againagain?” – But, they conveniently forget about how they ?” – But, they conveniently forget about how they
were first created ... In fact seemingly from nothing ... were first created ... In fact seemingly from nothing ...
how was it possible then (in the first instance)?how was it possible then (in the first instance)?
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“ “ Was he not a drop of fluid which gushed forth? Then he Was he not a drop of fluid which gushed forth? Then he
became a clot; then Allah shaped and fashioned, and made became a clot; then Allah shaped and fashioned, and made
of him a pair, the male and female? of him a pair, the male and female? Is not He (Who does so) Is not He (Who does so)
able to bring the dead to life?able to bring the dead to life?””
((Qur’an: Surah al-Qiyamah: 75: 37-40Qur’an: Surah al-Qiyamah: 75: 37-40))
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“ “ And he coineth Us a similitude and hath forgotten the fact And he coineth Us a similitude and hath forgotten the fact
of his creation saying: ‘Who shall revive these bones when of his creation saying: ‘Who shall revive these bones when
they have rotted away?’ Say: they have rotted away?’ Say: ‘He (Allah) will revive them, ‘He (Allah) will revive them,
Who produced them at the first (instance), for He is Knower Who produced them at the first (instance), for He is Knower
of every creation.of every creation.””
((Qur’an: Surah Ya-Seen: 36: 78-79Qur’an: Surah Ya-Seen: 36: 78-79))
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“ “ He (Allah) it is Who produces creation (in the first He (Allah) it is Who produces creation (in the first
instance), then reproduced it, instance), then reproduced it, and it is easier for Him (to and it is easier for Him (to
raise the dead)raise the dead). His, is the sublime similitude in the heavens . His, is the sublime similitude in the heavens
and in the earth, He is the Mighty, the Wise.”and in the earth, He is the Mighty, the Wise.”
((Qur’an: Surah Rum: 30: 27Qur’an: Surah Rum: 30: 27))
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For us who already accept that our existence
owes itself to a Creator, belief in the resurrection
is a corollary to this present life.
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It is not difficult to accept the possibility of
resurrection since we are already convinced that
our existence is created by Allah – Who also has
informed us of what is to come after death.
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Those who are doubtful of it should first seek
to explain how their present existence came
about, in the first place.
Until then, it is beyond their capacity to
theorise about what will happen after their death.
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BIRTHBIRTH LIFELIFE DEATHDEATH
““Verily to Allah we belong, Verily to Allah we belong, and unto Him is our return”and unto Him is our return”
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Picture is from
Picture is from
a “Janaiz” course
a “Janaiz” course
Our body will be given the complete wash (ghusl’)
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Our body will be wrapped or shrouded (kafan)
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Our body will be prayed (solat) over before burial
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Our body will be transported to the cemetery
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Our body will be lowered into the grave
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Our body will be placed in a niche in the grave
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The grave will be covered with earth
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Du’a (supplications) by family and friends before being left on our own (alone) with whatever provisions (good or bad deeds).
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"But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed "But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed
on thee, the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy on thee, the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy
portion in this world: but do thou good, as Allah has portion in this world: but do thou good, as Allah has
been good to thee, and seek not (occasions for) been good to thee, and seek not (occasions for)
mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do
mischief." mischief."
((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))
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““Let not the strutting about of the Unbelievers through the Let not the strutting about of the Unbelievers through the
land deceive thee: Little is it for enjoyment; their ultimate land deceive thee: Little is it for enjoyment; their ultimate
abode is Hell: what an evil bed (to lie on)!”abode is Hell: what an evil bed (to lie on)!”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197))
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“On the other hand, for those who (are conscious and) fear their Lord,
are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath: therein are they to dwell (for
ever) a gift,― from the presence of Allah; and that which is in the
presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198))
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““And whatever good ye do (be sure) Allah knows it. And take a And whatever good ye do (be sure) Allah knows it. And take a
provision (with you) for the journey, but the best of provisions is provision (with you) for the journey, but the best of provisions is
TaqwaTaqwa : right conduct. So (have : right conduct. So (have TaqwaTaqwa : be conscious and) fear : be conscious and) fear
Me, Me,
O ye that are wise! .” O ye that are wise! .”
((Qur’an: Baqarah : 2: 197Qur’an: Baqarah : 2: 197))
““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going
to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your Hereafter, to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your Hereafter,
as though you are going to die tomorrow.” as though you are going to die tomorrow.”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))
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““What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered you [to What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered you [to
do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their excessive do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their excessive
questioning and their disagreeing with their Prophets that destroyed questioning and their disagreeing with their Prophets that destroyed
those who came before you.”those who came before you.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))
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““Be conscious of Allah (Be conscious of Allah (TAQWATAQWA) wherever you may be, and ) wherever you may be, and
follow-up whatever misdeeds you may have committed (as follow-up whatever misdeeds you may have committed (as
reparation) by doing (more) righteous deeds, (for these) shall reparation) by doing (more) righteous deeds, (for these) shall
efface them (the negative effect of these misdeeds), and efface them (the negative effect of these misdeeds), and
interact with people in the best manner of disposition (i.e. interact with people in the best manner of disposition (i.e.
adopt a noble character towards people).”adopt a noble character towards people).”
((Hadith reported by Tabarani from Abi DzarHadith reported by Tabarani from Abi Dzar))
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““When a children of Adam (person) dies, his ability to do any When a children of Adam (person) dies, his ability to do any
more good deeds ceases (i.e. his ability to gain rewards stops) more good deeds ceases (i.e. his ability to gain rewards stops)
– except for three things (which shall continue adding rewards – except for three things (which shall continue adding rewards
to his credit):to his credit):
[1] charity in perpetuity (which continues to benefit people [1] charity in perpetuity (which continues to benefit people
and others), and others),
[2] ‘ilm (knowledge he had taught to others) which continues [2] ‘ilm (knowledge he had taught to others) which continues
to be benefited,to be benefited,
[3] a righteous child who continues to make Du’a (pray) for [3] a righteous child who continues to make Du’a (pray) for
him.”him.”
((Hadith reported by Muslim, Ahmad, Abu Dawud Hadith reported by Muslim, Ahmad, Abu Dawud ))
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““Take a provision for the journey, and the Take a provision for the journey, and the
best of provision is Taqwa” best of provision is Taqwa”
((Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 197Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 197))
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BIRTHBIRTH LIFELIFE DEATHDEATHALAM BARZAKHALAM BARZAKH(INTERMEDIATE)(INTERMEDIATE)
WORLD OF THE GRAVEWORLD OF THE GRAVE
END OF THE WORLDEND OF THE WORLD(DOOMSDAY)(DOOMSDAY)
ALL CREATIONS ALL CREATIONS DESTROYEDDESTROYED
((YAUM AL-QIYAAMAHYAUM AL-QIYAAMAH))
RESURRECTIONRESURRECTIONDAYDAY
((Yaum al-Ba’athYaum al-Ba’ath))
THE JUDGEMENTTHE JUDGEMENT ((Yaum al-DeenYaum al-Deen))BOOK & BOOK &
SCALESCALEPARADISEPARADISE
HELL-FIREHELL-FIRE
AFTER AFTER LONGLONGWAITWAIT
(ALL THE SOULS (ALL THE SOULS AWAITING AWAITING QIYAAMAHQIYAAMAH))
THE BRIDGE TO PARADISESPANNING OVER HELL
SOME RECIEVE INTERCESSION
THE WRETCHED REMAINTHE WRETCHED REMAINETERNALLY FOREVERETERNALLY FOREVER
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““Our Lord! any whom You does admit to the Fire Truly You Our Lord! any whom You does admit to the Fire Truly You
covers them with shame, and never will wrong-doers find covers them with shame, and never will wrong-doers find
any helpers!” any helpers!”
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““Our Lord! we have heard the call of one calling (us) to Our Lord! we have heard the call of one calling (us) to
faith, `Believe ye in the Lord', and we have believed.”faith, `Believe ye in the Lord', and we have believed.”
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““Our Lord! forgive us our sins blot out from us our iniquities, Our Lord! forgive us our sins blot out from us our iniquities,
and take to Thyself our souls in the company of the and take to Thyself our souls in the company of the
righteous.” righteous.”
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"Our Lord! Grant us what You did promise unto us "Our Lord! Grant us what You did promise unto us
(who believe) through Your Messengers, and save us (who believe) through Your Messengers, and save us
from shame on the Day of Judgment: for You never from shame on the Day of Judgment: for You never
breaks Your promise."breaks Your promise."
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““And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (men) will And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (men) will
be raised up― The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons be raised up― The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons
will avail, "But only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a will avail, "But only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a
sound heart;” sound heart;”
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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!"
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““(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad,
salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and
his family, in accordance with what he deserves (in his family, in accordance with what he deserves (in
Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”
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And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader
Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .
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““And all the Praises is for Allah, And all the Praises is for Allah,
Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.””
A-meen!A-meen!
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