Fourth (4th) and final session - "Da'wah: preliminay reflections" delivered by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. For NTUMS (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society) Islamic Awareness Program (IAP).

1. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 20 August 2011 – 2pm @ Masjid Al-Abdul Razak, Jalan Ismail off Jalan Eunos, Singapore, for NTUMS (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society) ISLAMIC AWARENESS PROGRAM 2011. SESSION # 4

2. SIMILAR BUT NOT THE SAME WARNING AGAINST USURPERS IN THE GUISE OF THE TRUTHFUL BRIEF RE-CAP OF PREVIOUS TOPIC All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

3. DISPELLING A MISCONCEPTION All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) BRIEF RE-CAP OF PREVIOUS TOPIC

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6. AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH (THE CALLER AND THE CALL) MUBALLIGH MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID MUS-LI H AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH MUJAD-DID MUJAHID - DA’WAH BIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF QUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAH All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) BRIEF RE-CAP OF PREVIOUS TOPIC

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14. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) BRIEF RE-CAP OF PREVIOUS TOPIC SUNNI SHI’ITE SALAFI SUFI IHKWANI TABLIGHI IHKWANI DEOBANDI BRELVI MUHAMMADIYIN NAHDIYYIN KAUM TUA – KAUM MUDA MODERATE - RADICAL LIBERAL THE “IN-GROUP OUT-GROUP SYNDROME” ETCETRA ..

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16. “ Invite with Wisdom (bil-Hikmah) not with the Law (bil-Ahkam)” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TO CONTINUE - INSHA-ALLAH ... IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL.

17. “ Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knows, best who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.” ( Qur’an: Surah an-Nahlu: 16: 125 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

18. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Not upon you, [O Muhammad], is [responsibility for] their guidance, but Allah guides whom He wills.. ” ( Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 272 )

19. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Fully aware are We of what they [who deny resurrection] do say; and thou canst by no means force them [to believe in it]. Yet none the less, remind, through this Qur’an, all such as may fear My warning. ” ( Qur’an: Surah Qaf: 50: 45 )

20. “ Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things.” ( Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 256 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

21. “ If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against their will to believe!” ( Qur’an: Surah Yunus: 10: 99 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

22. “ And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge; for every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).” ( Qur’an: Surah al-Isra’: 17: 36 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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35. MAKARIM AL-AKHLAQ : “ the nobility of character of citizens” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

36. MAKARIM AL-AKHLAQ : “ the nobility of character of citizens” “ It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted they would have broken away from about thee; so pass over (their faults), and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:159 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

41. MAHASIN-AL-’AADAH : “ perfecting customs or life-style” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

42. MAHASIN-AL-’AADAH : “ perfecting customs or life-style” “ Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and the giving to kith and kin (their dues), and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.” ( Qur’an: Nahlu: 16: 90 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

43. My message to my brothers and sisters All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

44. MOST IMPORTANT TO BE INCULCATED IN EVERY MUSLIM WHO WISH TO HELP IN DA’WAH All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

45. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O YOU who have attained to faith! Why do you say one thing and do another? Most loathsome is it in the sight of Allah that you say what you do not do! “ ( Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3 )

46. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ What! do you enjoin men to be good and neglect your own souls while you read the Book; have you then no sense? “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44 )

47. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ What! do you enjoin men to be good and neglect your own souls while you read the Book; have you then no sense? “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44 )

48. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often.” ( Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 21 )

49. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ So direct your face toward the religion, inclining to truth. [Adhere to] the FITRAH (natural disposition of) Allah upon which He has created [all] people. No change should there be in the creation of Allah. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know.” ( Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30 )

50. “ Verily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except to perfect the noble Akhlaq (disposition of mankind).” ( Hadith reported by Malik ) Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

51. “ And thou (O Muhammad, standest) on an exalted (noblest) standard of character (disposition).” ( Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 9 ) And Allah affirmed : All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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54. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O you who have attained to faith! Remain conscious of God, and [always] speak with a will to bring out [only] what is just and true - [whereupon] He will cause your deeds to be virtuous, and will forgive you your sins. And [know that] whoever pays heed unto God and His Apostle has already attained to a mighty triumph.” ( Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 70-71 )

56. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O you who have attained to faith! betray not the trust of Allah and the Messenger, nor misappropriate knowingly things entrusted to you.” ( Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 27 )

58. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ So do not fear the people but fear Me, and do not exchange My verses for a small price. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the disbelievers.” ( Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 44 )

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60. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ [and such will always be His way with] those who convey Allah’s messages [to the world], and stand in awe of Him, and hold none but Allah in awe: for none can take count [of man’s doings] as Allah does!” ( Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 39 )

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63. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ He (Allah) gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good. And none will remember except those of understanding.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 269 )

64. “ There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is] concerned over you, and to the believers is kind and merciful.” ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

65. “ There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often.” ( Qur’an: Taubah: 33: 21 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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67. “ Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers ( ASHID-DA-U- ‘ALAL-KUFFAR ), merciful among themselves ( RUHAMA-U - BAINA-HUM ). You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration.” ( Qur’an: Fath: 49: 29 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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69. “ So by mercy from Allah, [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them ( LIN-TALAHUM ). And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them ( FA’U AN-HUM ) and ask forgiveness for them ( WAS-TAGH-FIR-LAHUM ) and consult them in the matter ( SHAWIR-HUM FIL-’AMR ). And when you have decided (‘ AZAMTA ), then rely upon Allah ( TAWAKKAL ‘ALALLAH ). Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 159 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

70. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend.” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34 )

71. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend.” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34 )

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73. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty. [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah named you “ al-MUSLIMEEN ” (Muslims) before [in former scriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger may be a witness over you and you may be witnesses over the people. ” ( Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78 )

74. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favour upon you that you may be grateful.” ( Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 6 )

75. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185 )

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78. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And We did not send any messenger except [speaking] in the language of his people to state clearly for them, and Allah sends astray [thereby] whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.” ( Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 4 )

81. “ The best ones amongst you is the person who makes your remember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.” ( Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a .) Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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84. “ 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) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

87. “ declaration; make manifest; witness; testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest; credential; creed; identification; martyrdom.” SHA-HAA-DAH All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

88. ASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAH I bear witness, that there is no god except Allah All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

89. WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR –ROSUU-LULLAAH And I bear witness, that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

90. “ O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah and His Messenger, when He calls you to that which will give you life; and know that Allah comes in between a man and his heart, and that it is He to whom ye shall (all) be gathered.” ( Qur’an: Anfaal 8: 24 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

91. “ 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) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

92. ” This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed the Signs for those who receive admonition. For them will be a Home of Peace in the presence of their Lord: He will be their Friend because they practised (righteousness).” ( Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

93. And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10 5) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

94. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam), through you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for you is better than the whole world and whatever it contains.” ( Hadith of the Prophet ) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

95. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Whosoever shows to another (ways) towards the doing of a goodness, for him will be the same reward as the doer of that goodness.” ( Hadith of the Prophet ) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

96. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ The one who shows others (ways towards the doing of) goodness is of the same stature (in deserving rewards as) those who are doing it.” ( Hadith of the Prophet by Bazzar and Tabarany ) EXCERPTS FROM FARDHU-’AIN COURSE

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99. O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us. O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

100. And also to those in this our Faith (Deen) who are close to us . Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

101. O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

102. Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

103. O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

104. And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

105. And do not let us be protected (by others) except only with Your Protection (as our Guardian). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

106. And do not make us to be of those who differ from Your command and who are disobedient towards You. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

107. And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

108. And there is no power nor strength except with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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110. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 “ Our Lord, and make us Muslims [in submission] to You and from our descendants a Muslim nation [in submission] to You. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128 )

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112. "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.“ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 286 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

113. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 “ Our Lord, pour upon us patience (and constancy) and let us die as Muslims [in submission to You].” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 8 )

114. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 "Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 8 )

115. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 "Upon Allah do we rely (and put our trust). Our Lord, make us not [objects of] trial for the wrongdoing (oppressive) people. And save us by Your mercy from the disbelieving people." ( Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 85-86 )

116. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 “ Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts [any] resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful.“ ( Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 10 )

117. “ (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

118. And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

119. ” Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” ( Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

120. “ Grant us (these our supplication), by Your Mercy, (O Allah, You are) the Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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