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REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGEREFLECTION 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 JUNE 2014 (SUNDAY)8 JUNE 2014 (SUNDAY)
3.30 PM @ THE GALAXY3.30 PM @ THE GALAXY
Muslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. Spore
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"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE
WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN ANDWHO 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 whoO YOU who have attained to faithhave 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 learnso 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))

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 thean 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 sufferAllah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer
hardship;hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of daysbut [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
thatthat 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 hasSo now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has
decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawndecreed 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
““ Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do notThen complete the fast until the sunset. And do not
have relations with them as long as you are staying forhave 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 theThus 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)”)”

 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 whichformulated 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 beBasically, 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 ofobserved 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) obligatoryI 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 oror 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 openingsWilfully introducing any object or substance into any openings
of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, usingof the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, using
suppository, etc.suppository, etc.
 Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomiting, however, doesVomiting, 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 notEngaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the day). This not
only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach has toonly 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, toBecome 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 otherFor 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 lactatingmonths – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactating
etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternativeetc. 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 haveAlthough 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 toAlthough 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 everythingevery 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

““That which isThat which is HALALHALAL - lawful - is clear (plain) and that- lawful - is clear (plain) and that
which iswhich is HARAMHARAM – unlawful - is clear (plain), and– unlawful - is clear (plain), and
between these two arebetween 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 toWhoever avoids doubtful matters safeguards himself in regard to
his religion and his honour,his religion and his honour, whereas he who falls into doubtfulwhereas he who falls into doubtful
matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd whomatters 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 HisVerily 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) . 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 spoiltgood (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 ((diseased) then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart (QOLBUQOLBU)”)”

““Verily, Allah Most Exalted says: ‘Whoever becomes enemyVerily, Allah Most Exalted says: ‘Whoever becomes enemy
towards mytowards 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 towar to be waged against them. And when my servant seek to
draw nearness to Medraw 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 obligatoryby their fulfilling those things that are obligatory ((FARDHUFARDHU) to) to
them. And when they continue to seek nearness by increase inthem. And when they continue to seek nearness by increase in
superagatory acts (superagatory acts (NAWAFILNAWAFIL) until I will begin) until I will begin to love himto 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 handsand 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 whenwhen 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 forby 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 shieldFasting 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 shouldnor 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 shieldFasting 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 s.a.a.w. meant by(Abu Muhammad clarifies that what the Prophet s.a.a.w. 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 ofThis is a very dangerous malady, the outcome of inquisitiveness of
others combined with our conceit which tends to rouse us intoothers 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 orThe 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 maythe 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, Allahbrother/sister, to stress how detestable and abhorrent this sin is, Allah
asks:asks:
““Would any of you like to eat the flesh of hisWould any of you like to eat the flesh of his
dead brother? Nay, you would loathe it! “dead brother? Nay, you would loathe it! “
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 12Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 12))

Any one who has encountered dead flesh would definitelyAny 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 mayUnfortunately, 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 actualThus we need to remove any ambiguity and learn the actual
meaning of ‘meaning of ‘GHIBAHGHIBAH' (backbiting)' (backbiting)

““Do you know what isDo you know what is GHIBAHGHIBAH (backbiting)?”(backbiting)?”
They said: “Allah and His Messenger knows!!” He then said:They said: “Allah and His Messenger knows!!” He then said:
““Your mentioning your brother with something aboutYour 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 possessesSomeone then asked, "How about if my brother possesses
that [characteristic which I am mentioning]?"that [characteristic which I am mentioning]?"
He replied, "He replied, "If he possesses that which you mention, thenIf he possesses that which you mention, then
you have [indeed] backbitten himyou have [indeed] backbitten him. And,. And, if he does notif he does not
possess that which you say of him, then you havepossess 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 beAllah 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 prospectivemerchant is a swindler, or warning a student that his prospective
teacher is an innovator or a deviant. Also, revealing the faults ofteacher is an innovator or a deviant. Also, revealing the faults of
weak narrators and forgers ofweak 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 notIf someone is commonly known by a nickname which he do not
object toobject to being called by it, although if there is some alternative waybeing called by it, although if there is some alternative way
to refer to him, it is preferable rather than nickname. When theto refer to him, it is preferable rather than nickname. When the
nickname signify evil or bad, avoid using it, even if he does not objectnickname 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 asto 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 notbeing known or mentioned i.e. blatant disregard. However, it is not
permissible to mention any of his other secret sins (those sins notpermissible 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 isShould I not inform you as to who is the most evil personthe most evil person? “They? “They
replied: “Certainly (do tell) .“ The Prophet s.a.w. then said: “It is thosereplied: “Certainly (do tell) .“ The Prophet s.a.w. then said: “It is those
whowho convey slanderous tales to severe the loving relationshipconvey slanderous tales to severe the loving relationship
between people, andbetween people, and who falsely accuse otherswho falsely accuse others with faults.”with faults.”
[[Hadith reported in Sharah Ihya 7: 562Hadith reported in Sharah Ihya 7: 562]]

““VerilyVerily the person whom I love mostthe person whom I love most amongst you is he whoamongst you is he who
has thehas the goodgood disposition (disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) – which) – which people around himpeople around him
feel safe fromfeel safe from and who isand who is easy to get alongeasy to get along with.with.
WhereasWhereas the person I am hatefulthe person I am hateful to is he who likes toto is he who likes to spreadspread
slanderslander, who, who destroys lovedestroys love (friendship-brotherhood) and who(friendship-brotherhood) and who
likeslikes 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 forThere 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 themannoyance towards other Muslims by making fun of them
and searching for their faults. This is because whosoeverand searching for their faults. This is because whosoever
likes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah inlikes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah in
turn will search out his faults. When Allah searches outturn will search out his faults. When Allah searches out
someone's faults, He will expose whatever secrets that thesomeone'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

““The person most severely punished on the Day of JudgementThe 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 greatestSay, [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 inthose 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 onesThose are the ones who disbelieve (KAFARU) in the verses (AA-YAAT) of theirwho disbelieve (KAFARU) in the verses (AA-YAAT) of their
LordLord andand in [their] meeting Him (LI-QAA-IHI)in [their] meeting Him (LI-QAA-IHI), so, so their deeds have becometheir deeds have become
worthless;worthless; and We will not assign to them on the Day of Resurrection anyand We will not assign to them on the Day of Resurrection any
importance.importance.
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 105)Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 105)

Although this was addressed towards the unbeliever, the criterionAlthough 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 generalAs 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 thethe Day of Resurrection, Judgment and the consequence of the
Hereafter;Hereafter;

““The head (peak) of wisdomThe 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 doubts), and having doubts
(regarding your Belief -(regarding your Belief - IIMANIIMAN) is from disbelieve () is from disbelieve (KUFRKUFR).”).”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqiHadith reported by Baihaqi))

MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OFTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
MAQOM AL-ISLAM
MAQOM AT-TAUBAHMAQOM AT-TAUBAH
MAQOM AL-WARA’MAQOM AL-WARA’
MAQOM AZ-ZUHUDMAQOM AZ-ZUHUD
MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN
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““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) ofVerily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of
that action is (to be measured) in accordancethat 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 theyAnd 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, upholdingAs Muslims, upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED is absolutely imperative, and to dois absolutely imperative, and to do
so requires avoidingso requires avoiding SHIRKSHIRK..
 And the teachings of our Prophet s.a.a.w. has removed all formsAnd the teachings of our Prophet s.a.a.w. has removed all forms
idolatrous practices and identified every apparent belief or practices toidolatrous practices and identified every apparent belief or practices to
avoid, which are, or may lead to obviousavoid, which are, or may lead to obvious SHIRKSHIRK in worship (in worship (‘IBADAH‘IBADAH).).
 Yet, there is another, a subtle or hidden form ofYet, there is another, a subtle or hidden form of SHIRKSHIRK, which our, which our
Prophet s.a.a.w. was so concerned about.Prophet s.a.a.w. 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)
isis SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners) to Allah.(ascribing partners) to Allah.
I am not saying that they will worship the sun or theI am not saying that they will worship the sun or the
moon or idols, butmoon or idols, but it is in their being insincere in doingit is in their being insincere in doing
good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake but only togood 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 hisHave 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:
4343))

SINCERITYSINCERITY
OSTENTATIONSOSTENTATIONS
BRAGGINGBRAGGING
HYPOCRISYHYPOCRISY
APART FROM AVOIDING MAJOR ‘SHIRK’ IN MATTERS OF OUR AQEEDAH

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAH
Sincere 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

AND WITH ALLAH IS
THE GUIDANCE AND SUCCESS

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST COMPASSIONATEMOST COMPASSIONATE
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 THE
CLASS / 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-LAAHOLAA -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 himand 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- NAAYA 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 awaySuch 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 causeAnd 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 - IKHKH - 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- SwUHH - 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-NAAFADw - 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.
AA-MEE-N

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