“A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL LESSON # 11 “ARKAAN AL-ISLAM” Pillars of Islam (Submission) SWOLAH (OBLIGATORY DAILY PRAYER)

1. “ A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL LESSON # 11 Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. “ To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALL UPDATED 30 DECEMBER 2011 Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pm Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ ARKAAN AL-ISLAM” Pillars of Islam (Submission) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL SWOLAH (OBLIGATORY DAILY PRAYER)

2. (The basic message of Islam) FARDHU’AIN : CONDUCTED BY USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK “ Beginners’ Manual on Islam ” IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

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8. “ Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling, bowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be brought back.” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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10. “ 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 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

13. Islam is built upon Five (pillars): [1] To bear witness that there is no god except Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) Swolah; [3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth); [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House) for those who has the means to (do) it; [5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

14. Islam is built upon Five (pillars): [1] To bear witness that there is no god except Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) Swolah; [3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth); [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House) for those who has the means to (do) it; [5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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18. And (remember) when thy Lord drew forth from the Children of Adam― from their loins― their descendants, and made them testify concerning themselves, (saying): "Am I not your Lord (Who cherishes and sustains you)?“― They said: "Yea! we do testify!“ (This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "of this we were unaware.” ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

19. “ I have only created jinns and men, that they may serve (worship) Me – LIYA’-BU-DUUN . No sustenance do I require of them nor do I require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power, Steadfast (forever).” ( Qur’an: Dzaariyat : 51: 56-58 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

20. "Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: so serve thou Me, (only) and establish regular prayer ( Swolah ) for My Remembrance.” ( Qur’an: TaHa: 20:14 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

24. “ If anyone withdraws himself from remembrance of Most Gracious, We appoint for him an evil one to be an intimate companion to him. Such (evil ones) really hinder them from the Path but they think that they are being guided aright! “ ( Qur’an: Zukhruf: 49: 36-37 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

26. “ Enjoin prayer ( swolah ) on thy people (family), and be patient and constant therein. We ask thee not to provide sustenance: We provide it for thee. But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for Righteousness.” ( Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

27. “ But after them there followed a posterity who missed prayers ( swolah ) and followed after lusts: soon, then will they face Destruction― “ ( Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

28. “ But after them there followed a posterity who missed prayers (swolah) and followed after lusts: soon, then will they face Destruction― “ ( Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

29. “ But after them there followed a posterity who missed prayers (swolah) and followed after lusts: soon, then will they face Destruction― “ ( Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59 ) WE SEEK REFUGE IN ALLAH FROM THIS ! All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

32. “ The head of the matter is Al-Islam ; its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e. Swolah ; and its highest pinnacle is Jihad (striving with utmost) in the way of Allah.” ( Hadith reported by Muslim ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

33. “ The Swolah is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it, establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it, destroys the religion.” ( Hadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.a .) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

34. “ O You who are leaders ! Verily, I consider to be the most important duty (of leaders) , which must be carried out diligently, is : in the matter of SWOLAH . Whosoever neglects his (duty of) Swolah , more so would he neglect his other duties. There is no share (of goodness) in Islam for those who discard As-Swolah ” (Hadith reported by Malik) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

35. “ Between the man and disbelief ( kufr ) is the abandonment of the prayer ( Swolah ).” ( Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu Dawud and Muslim ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

36. “ And be ye not like those who forgot Allah; and He made them forget their own selves (souls)! Such are the rebellious transgressors!” ( Qur’an: Hashr: 59:19 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

37. “ Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: it is the Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.” ( Qur’an: Hashr: 59:20 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

40. “ (Establish you) Swolah (in the way or manner which) you see me (do the) swolah .” ( Hadith narrated by Bukhary and Muslim ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

41. “ set up regular prayers ( Swolah ) : for such prayers ( Swolah ) are enjoined on believers at stated times.” ( Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

46. “ Swolah ” is such a special act of devotion, because: [a] Its commandment bestowed through a special miracle – Isra’ wal- Mi’raj . All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

47. “ Swolah ” is such a special act of devotion, because: [b] It encapsulates every acts of worship performed especially by the angels . All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

48. “ Swolah ” is such a special act of devotion, because: [c] It is a intimate and personal communion , an invitation to have audience with the Compassionate and Merciful, Lord of all creation – directly, without any intermediary. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

49. “ Swolah ” is such a special act of devotion, because: [d] Amongst its miracle is that, there is consensus amongst every Muslim regarding how generally it is to be performed, and the teaching of it has been continuously upheld and transmitted through an unbroken chain in every generation, since our Prophet’s time. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

50. “ Swolah ” is such a special act of devotion, because: [e] And there is not one single moment, but there will always be Muslims engaged in Swolah on this earth. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

51. “ Swolah ” is such a special act of devotion, because: [f] It is in a Muslim swolah that the manner of worship to God is truly reflected as similar to that of previous Prophets before Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w., – standing, bowing, prostrating etc. which serves also, as effective reminder to the People of the Book and others. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

52. “ Swolah ” is such a special act of devotion, because: [g] Although preferably swolah is to be performed in congregation in mosques, yet it can actually be performed by Muslims anywhere on earth , as long as it is free of filth. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

53. “ Swolah ” is such a special act of devotion, because: [h] Through it, Allah s.w.t. guarantees His divine help leading to real success for those who patiently persevere in Allah’ way and guard it, as revealed in the Qur’an: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

54. “ Nay seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance ( Sobr’ ) and prayer ( Swolah ): it is indeed hard, except to those who are humble ( khaa-shi-’een ).” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 45 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

55. “ And establish Regular Prayer ( Swolah ) : for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt.” ( Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 45 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

56. “ And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way ( ummatan wasotan ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [ with your lives ] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind ( shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas ) , and the Messenger as a witness over you..... “ ( Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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58. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration....” ( Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29 )

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60. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ ... This is their similitude in the Torah; and their similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands on its own stem (filling) the sower with wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward..” ( Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29 )

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73. “ ... and We appointed the Qiblah to which thou wast used, only to test those who followed the Messenger from those who would turn on their heels (from the faith). Indeed it was (a change) momentous (a grievous or heavy thing) except to those guided by Allah. And never would Allah make your faith of no effect. For Allah is to all people most surely full of kindness, Most Merciful. .“ ( Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

74. KA’ABA In BAKKA (MAKKAH) AFRICA EUROPE ASIA FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE-EAST CROSS-ROAD CONNECTING THREE MAJOR CONTINENTS

75. KA’ABA In BAKKA (MAKKAH) AFRICA EUROPE ASIA FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE-EAST CROSS-ROAD CONNECTING THREE MAJOR CONTINENTS

76. KA’ABA In BAKKA (MAKKAH) AFRICA EUROPE ASIA FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE-EAST CROSS-ROAD CONNECTING THREE MAJOR CONTINENTS

77. “ The Believers must (eventually) win through (become truly successful) . Those who humble themselves ( khaa-shi’uun ) in their prayers ( swolah ); “ ( Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 1-2 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

78. “ And who (strictly) guard their prayers ( swolah ).” ( Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 9 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

79. “ The first deeds of the servant of Allah that will be checked and accounted for on Judgement Day will be his ‘ Swolah ’, it will be thoroughly looked at. If it is found to be good, then he would be deemed successful; but if it is found to be wanting (deficient), then all his (other) deeds would be deemed useless and (he would become) a loser.” ( Hadith reported by At- Tabrany from Anas r.a. ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

80. “ (What separates) Between a person and disbelief ( kufr ), is the discarding or the abandonment of (his performing the obligatory prayer) swolah ” ( Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu Dawud and Muslim ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

82. Verily t he five (obligatory prayer) Swolah removes sins in the same way that water removes the filth.” ( Hadith reported by Muslim ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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84. ” Truly Allah loves those who turn unto Him, and loves those who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

85. ” O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prostration (i.e. Masjidin ). ” ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

86. “ (Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of the) earth pure and as a place for prostration ( masjidan ); thus wherever a person finds himself to be, let him perform his swolah at that place which he can find (himself to be).” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and Ahmad ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A. A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

87. “ set up regular prayers: for such prayers are enjoined on believers at stated times.” ( Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

88. “ now shall We turn thee to a direction ( Qiblah ) that shall please thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; wherever ye are turn your faces in that direction.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

89. LAA – HAU-LA - WA-LAA QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH ‘ There is no strength nor power except with All a h.’ All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

90. "O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring (who establish regular Prayer) O our Lord! and accept Thou my Supplication. "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness― for me, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established!" ( Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 40-41 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

91. "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: Ibrahim: 25: 74 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

92. “ And may the Salutations of Allah and peace be upon our Leader Muhammad and his family and Companions. And all praises belongs to Allah, Lord Sustainer of the worlds.” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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