“A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL LESSON # 5 “ARKAAN AL-IIMAN” Articles of Faith / Belief BELIEVE IN HIS ANGELS

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 # 5 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 18 NOVEMBER 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-IIMAN” Articles of Faith / Belief IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL BELIEVE IN HIS ANGELS

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

5. “ There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most outstanding of them is still available to be considered by anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without doubt, the Qur’an .... ” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS TO CONTINUE ...

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9. “…… and neither does he speak out of his own desire : that (which he conveys to you) is but (a divine) inspiration with which he is being inspired - something that a very mighty one has imparted to him……” ( Qur’an : An-Najm : 53 : 3-4 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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28. “ All praise is due to Allah, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Who made ( al-Malaa-ikah ) the angels Messengers with wings― two, or three, or four (pairs): (Unceasingly) He adds to His creation as He pleases: for Allah has the power to will anything.” ( Qur’an: Surah Fatir: 35: 1 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

34. MANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULD (BEST CONFORMATION) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

35. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ We have indeed created man in the best of moulds, then do We abase him (to be) the lowest of the low― Except such as believe and do righteous deeds: for they shall have a reward unfailing.” ( Qur’an: at-Tin: 95: 4-6 ) MANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULD (BEST CONFORMATION)

38. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And who denies Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Day of Judgment, hath gone far, far astray.” ( Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 136 )

39. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. said: “Allah created the angels from light ( NUR ), and the Jinn (spirits) from smokeless fire, and He created Adam as has been described to you.” ( Hadith reorted by Muslim )

42. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

43. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And to Allah doth obeisance all that is in the heavens and on earth whether moving (living) creatures or the angels: for none are arrogant (before their Lord). They all revere their Lord, high above them, and they do all that they are commanded.” ( Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 49-50 )

44. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

45. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ They (angels) are (but) servants raised to honour. They speak not before He (Allah) speaks, and they act (in all things) by His command. He (Allah) knows what is before them, and what is behind them, and they offer no intercession except for those who are acceptable, and they stand in awe and reverence of His (glory).” ( Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 26-28 )

47. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

48. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Those (angels) who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those around it sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe in Him; and implore forgiveness for those who believe (with this supplication): " Our Lord! Thy reach is over all things in Mercy, and Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in repentance, and follow Thy Path: and preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire! ” ( Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 7 )

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52. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O ye who believe! Celebrate the praises of Allah, and do this often; And glorify Him morning and evening. He it is Who sends blessings on you, as do His angels ( Malaa-ikah ), that He may bring you out from the depths of Darkness into Light: and He is Full of Mercy to the Believers.” ( Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 41-34)

59. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and prophets to Jibril (Gabriel) and Mikaa-il (Michael) -Lo! Allah is an enemy to those who reject faith.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 98 )

73. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Behold two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and note them), one sitting on the right and one on the left. Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it).” ( Qur’an: Qaf: 50: 17-18 )

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86. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ `There were some foolish ones among us (Jinn), who used to utter extravagant lies against Allah; `But we do think that no man or spirit (Jinn) should say aught that is untrue against Allah. `True, there were persons among mankind who took shelter with persons among the Jinns, but they increased them in folly.” ( Qur’an: Jinn: 72: 4-6 )

87. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

88. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ When thou dost read the Qur'an, seek Allah’s protection from Satan the Rejected one. No authority has he over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord. His authority is over those only who take him as patron and who join partners with Allah.” ( Qur’an: an-Nahl: 16: 98-100 )

89. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Remember, Allah commands us to seek from the protection: “ And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, He (Allah) is Hearing and Knowing.” ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 200 )

90. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Remember, Allah assigns His angels over us: “ For each (such person) there are (angels) in succession, before and behind him: they guard him by command of Allah.” ( Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 11 )

91. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Remember, Allah assigns His angels over us: “ And your Lord says: "Call on (or supplicate to) Me; I will answer your (Prayer): But those who are too arrogant to serve Me will surely find themselves in Hell in humiliation!“ ( Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60 )

92. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS ( TAUQIFIYYAH ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) NOTE: Allah’s warning not to neglect from His Remembrance : “ If anyone withdraws himself from ( or blind to the ) remembrance of (Allah) Most Gracious, We appoint for him an evil one ( Shaytan ), to be an intimate companion ( Qareen ) to him.” ( Qur’an: Zukhruf: 43: 36 )

93. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ROB-BI - A-’UU-DZU-BIKA MIN HA-MA-ZAA TISH-SHA-YAA-TWII-NI, WA - A- ’UU-DZU BIKA ROB-BI – AN-YAH-DWU-RUUN (SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDAD IN KITAB “ “ based on As-SUNNAH. DU’A Allah SWT has given this Du’a , also as general guideline:

94. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O my Lord (Allah)! I seek refuge in You from the (evil) whispering of satan, and I seek refuge in You from their ever being present with me.” DU’A Allah SWT has given this Du’a , also as general guideline: (SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDAD IN KITAB “ “ based on As-SUNNAH.

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96. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Allaa-hum-ma -in-naka sal-latw-twa ‘alay-naa ‘a-duw-wan ba-swee-ron bi-’u-yuu-bi-naa, Mutw-twali-’an ‘alaa ‘au-ro-tinaa, ya-raa-naa huwa wa-qo-bii-luhu min hai-thu laa-na-raa-hum, Allaa-hum-ma fa-ai-yis-hu min-naa kamaa ai-yas-tahu min roH-matik, Wa qon- nitw-hu min-naa- kamaa qon-natw-tahu min ‘af-wik, Wa- ba-’id bai-nanaa wa bai-nahu kamaa ba-’ad-ta bai-nahu wa bai-na jan-natik, In-naka ‘a-laa kul-li shai-’inq-qo-deer. DU’A

97. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O Allah! You have place upon us an enemy who can see our privacy and our shortcomings, whereas he and his kind spy upon us from places which we are unable to see them. O Allah! Disappoint their hopes towards us, just as You have made them disappointed in hoping to get Your Blessings. Make them despair (in attaining their plans) towards us, just as You made them despair from seeking Your Forgiveness. Keep them away (distance) from us, just as You made them to be far-away (distance) from Your Paradise. Verily, You (O Allah) is Most Powerful over everything.” DU’A Aamiin

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