[Slideshare] akhlaq-course (august-2013-batch) -lesson#3b -preparation-for-learning-cont'd-(11-sept-2013)

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““INTRODUCTION TO THEINTRODUCTION TO THE
STUDY OF ‘STUDY OF ‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ ””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 3 b –LESSON # 3 b –
PREPARATION FOR LEARNINGPREPARATION FOR LEARNING
(continuation)(continuation)
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF
‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ
“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the
most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially forUsing text & curriculum he has developed especially for
Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
UPDATED –UPDATED – 11 September 201311 September 2013All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

 It is called “It is called “RuhRuh” – ‘spirit’, when we refer to its essence, which we do” – ‘spirit’, when we refer to its essence, which we do
not know except very little.not know except very little.
 When it is in cognitive mode of its own existence, awareness of its identity, itWhen it is in cognitive mode of its own existence, awareness of its identity, it
is called “is called “NafsNafs” – ‘self’. And it may go through many ‘states’ (” – ‘self’. And it may go through many ‘states’ (AHWALAHWAL))
 The wordThe word ““QolbQolb” – “” – “Fu-adFu-ad” ‘heart’, also refers to our Soul,” ‘heart’, also refers to our Soul,
when it is in the mode of reflection, or contemplation in understanding meanings.when it is in the mode of reflection, or contemplation in understanding meanings.
Maintaining its well-being and purity must be of the ultimate concern.Maintaining its well-being and purity must be of the ultimate concern.
 When Allah s.w.t. grantsWhen Allah s.w.t. grants TaufiqTaufiq whereupon its understanding of ‘Reality’whereupon its understanding of ‘Reality’
penetrates deeply, it is referred to as “penetrates deeply, it is referred to as “LubbLubb” - ‘innermost’; ‘core’” - ‘innermost’; ‘core’
 If is guided by Allah to go deeper still, it is referred to as “If is guided by Allah to go deeper still, it is referred to as “SirrSirr” – ‘secret’” – ‘secret’
 But all these terms refer to the same thing i.e. Our Spiritual Self.But all these terms refer to the same thing i.e. Our Spiritual Self.
WaAllaahu a’lamWaAllaahu a’lam
EPISTEMOLOGY
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“TRADITIONAL LEARNING FROM ISLAMIC TEACHERS AND SCHOLARS”
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“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will
make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the
religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and the
pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound
understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen)
is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.”
((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes yourThe best ones amongst you is the person who makes your
remember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever heremember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever he
speaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and withspeaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with
his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for yourhis deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your
Hereafter.”Hereafter.”
((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)
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““Knowledge is not from the listening of much narrationsKnowledge is not from the listening of much narrations
(or merely reading books), verily knowledge is light(or merely reading books), verily knowledge is light
(which Allah s.w.t. casts) into the heart.”(which Allah s.w.t. casts) into the heart.”
((Saying ofSaying of ** Ibnu Mas’ud r.aIbnu Mas’ud r.a.).)
* The famous companion (SAHABI) of the Prophet s.a.a.w.The famous companion (SAHABI) of the Prophet s.a.a.w.
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““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue withWhoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with
the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;
or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;
Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”
((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))
WARNING

““We are (much) in need of a littleWe are (much) in need of a little AdabAdab, from (that of), from (that of)
going out (seeking) after much ofgoing out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm‘ilm (knowledge)” –(knowledge)” –
(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)

"Indeed the"Indeed the scholarsscholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fallare the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall
into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? Theinto covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The
merchants and businessmenmerchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they areare the trustees of Allah, so if they are
treacherous, who can be trusted? Thetreacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allahare the guests of Allah
so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom canso if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can
we defeat the enemies? The righteous andwe defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic onesascetic ones are the kings ofare the kings of
the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. havethe earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who shall be), who shall be
followed? Thefollowed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) of theare the shepherds (protectors) of the
people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect thepeople, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the
flock?"flock?"
- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak

““((‘ilm‘ilm) Knowledge without) Knowledge without AdabAdab,,
is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);
andand AdabAdab without knowledge (without knowledge (‘ilm‘ilm) ,) ,
is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”

 Purify his soul (Purify his soul (nafsnafs) from impure) from impure
traits and blameworthytraits and blameworthy
characteristics.characteristics.
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Such as:-Such as:-
‘‘ujubujub (self-conceit)(self-conceit)
JuJuhhudud (ungrateful; obstinacy)(ungrateful; obstinacy)
KibrKibr (arrogance)(arrogance)
HasdHasd (jealousy)(jealousy)
Riya’Riya’ (ostentatious)(ostentatious)
Hub al-jahHub al-jah (love for status)(love for status)
Hub ad-dunyaHub ad-dunya (love of the world)(love of the world)
Etc.Etc. .. amongst others ...... amongst others ....
He is indeed successful who purifyHe is indeed successful who purify
and causes it to grow,and causes it to grow,
((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10))

 Remove impediments (affairs of the world)Remove impediments (affairs of the world)
to devote with undivided attention to theto devote with undivided attention to the
study.study.
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““Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))

 Never scorn knowledge nor exaltNever scorn knowledge nor exalt
himself/herself over the teacher.himself/herself over the teacher.
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““Whosever has humility (tawwadhu’),Whosever has humility (tawwadhu’),
Allah will raise his rank (and status);Allah will raise his rank (and status);
and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur)and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur)
Allah will humiliate him.”Allah will humiliate him.”
((Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.))
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

 Observe priority in learning and submitObserve priority in learning and submit
to the advise of the teacher in theto the advise of the teacher in the
matters of his learning.matters of his learning.
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““... and be satisfied with your ignorance... and be satisfied with your ignorance
if you have wronged a teacher.”if you have wronged a teacher.”
A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”

 Must be patient and not be hasty inMust be patient and not be hasty in
learning as one may need to masterlearning as one may need to master
praiseworthy knowledge.praiseworthy knowledge.
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““Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas)Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas)
hastiness is from satan.”hastiness is from satan.”
((Hadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.aHadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.a.).)
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

 Do not attempt to address every branchDo not attempt to address every branch
of knowledge but must observe orderof knowledge but must observe order
and begin with the most important.and begin with the most important.
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O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward beforeO ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before
Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah:Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah:
for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))

 Learn to ascertain the noble nature ofLearn to ascertain the noble nature of
this or other science.this or other science.
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Such as to know value & priority:-Such as to know value & priority:-
Fardh ‘AinFardh ‘Ain (personal obligation)(personal obligation)
Fardh KifayaFardh Kifaya (community obligation)(community obligation)
MuqaddimatMuqaddimat (introductory)(introductory)
MukhtasarMukhtasar (Summary)(Summary)
MufasssalMufasssal (Detail)(Detail)
MujmalMujmal (General)(General)
KhususiyaKhususiya (Specialised)(Specialised)
UsulUsul (Principles)(Principles)
Furu’Furu’ (Branches or secondary)(Branches or secondary)
Manfa’atManfa’at (beneficial)(beneficial)
Ghoyr Manfa’atGhoyr Manfa’at (not beneficial)(not beneficial)
Etc.Etc. .. amongst others ...... amongst others ....

 Purpose of learning is for the adornment of inner selfPurpose of learning is for the adornment of inner self
with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah (“with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah (“Taqarrub-il-Taqarrub-il-
lAllaahlAllaah”) and attainment of piety (“”) and attainment of piety (“TaqwaTaqwa”).”).
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Verily the most honoured of you in the sightVerily the most honoured of you in the sight
of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))

Avoid polemics.Avoid polemics.
(Difference between(Difference between Maslahat al-mursalahMaslahat al-mursalah andand Bid’ahBid’ah))
1.1. NiyyatNiyyat : Essentials (: Essentials (ruknrukn ’’) in every worship (servitude).) in every worship (servitude).
2.2. Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.
3.3. In language that one understands.In language that one understands.
4.4. Conscious awareness accompanying the act.Conscious awareness accompanying the act.
5.5. Clarity of action and purpose.Clarity of action and purpose.
6.6. To eradicate ambiguity.To eradicate ambiguity.
7.7. Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.

As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated byAs an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by
Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-HaddadImam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad
((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.

As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated byAs an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by
Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-HaddadImam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad
((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.
““I intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to shareI intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to share
benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s)benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s)
bestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to thebestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to the
teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of Histeachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of His
Messenger s.a.a.w. , to invite towards the right guidance, toMessenger s.a.a.w. , to invite towards the right guidance, to
show to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to pleaseshow to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please
Allah s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (HisAllah s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (His
acceptance and) His reward. Amin”acceptance and) His reward. Amin”

 Refer also to the traditional text :Refer also to the traditional text :
“Ta’lim Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum”
““INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OFINSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF
LEARNING”LEARNING”
by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.
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EPISTEMOLOGY

Knowledge is a collection ofKnowledge is a collection of factsfacts,, informationinformation,,
and/orand/or skillsskills acquired through experience oracquired through experience or educationeducation oror
(more generally) the theoretical or practical understanding of(more generally) the theoretical or practical understanding of
a subject.a subject.
It can be implicit (as with practical skill or expertise) orIt can be implicit (as with practical skill or expertise) or
explicit (as with the theoretical understanding of a subject);explicit (as with the theoretical understanding of a subject);
and it can be more or less formal or systematic.and it can be more or less formal or systematic.
OXFORD DICTIONARIES’ DEFINITION:
EPISTEMOLOGY

factsfacts,, informationinformation
SkillsSkills
KnowledgeKnowledge
educationeducation
MA’-LUMAT
(information; facts)
SINA’-AH (skills, industrious);
FANNIYAH (artistry);
’ILM –
(science and knowledge)
TA-ADDIB; - which includes
TA’-LIM; TAR-BIYYAH;
TAZKIYYAH, etc.
EQUIVALENT TERMS USED IN ISLAM
EPISTEMOLOGY

Amongst the definitions:Amongst the definitions:
““....... Knowledge is the arrival (....... Knowledge is the arrival (huhussulul- )- )** of the meaningof the meaning
((ma’nama’na- ) of a thing or object of knowledge in the soul of- ) of a thing or object of knowledge in the soul of
the subject; and simultaneously,..... Knowledge is the soul’sthe subject; and simultaneously,..... Knowledge is the soul’s
arrival (arrival (wuwussulul- ) at the meaning of that thing or the object- ) at the meaning of that thing or the object
of knowledge.”of knowledge.”
By “meaning” (By “meaning” (ma’nama’na- ) is: “- ) is: “the recognition of the properthe recognition of the proper
place of anything in a systemplace of anything in a system ...”...”
** ““attainment; acquirement” is a better translationattainment; acquirement” is a better translation..
EPISTEMOLOGY
Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas

Whatever is outside of theWhatever is outside of the
person – to be regarded asperson – to be regarded as
information (information ( ) – not) – not
knowledge ( ).knowledge ( ).
Knowledge resides in theKnowledge resides in the
person – and is also anperson – and is also an
attribute (attribute (sifatsifat- ) of the- ) of the
person him/herself.person him/herself.
** By person we mean theBy person we mean the
““spiritual soulspiritual soul” -” - RUHRUH..
* Unlike those with secular worldview that regard
knowledge to reside in the person’s ‘physical’ (brain).

Information may not necessarilyInformation may not necessarily
convey any meanings, but can beconvey any meanings, but can be
subjected to process orsubjected to process or
interpretation – by a human –interpretation – by a human –
striving to seek and arriving atstriving to seek and arriving at
understanding of “understanding of “meaningsmeanings””
from it.from it.
Knowledge has to do withKnowledge has to do with
““meaningsmeanings” – which may” – which may
include abstract concepts andinclude abstract concepts and
construct, beyond theconstruct, beyond the
material forms.material forms.

Every one may have equal accessEvery one may have equal access
to a given information.to a given information.
Yet, there can be differenceYet, there can be difference
in levels and depths ofin levels and depths of
knowledge to a givenknowledge to a given
information, dependinginformation, depending
upon who contemplatesupon who contemplates
upon it.upon it.

Just as raw data input are meantJust as raw data input are meant
to be processed by the computer ,to be processed by the computer ,
our readings, observations, news,our readings, observations, news,
data and information etc. aredata and information etc. are
objects to be understood andobjects to be understood and
possible meanings from it to bepossible meanings from it to be
comprehended by us human.comprehended by us human.
It is when cognition of manIt is when cognition of man
are applied to processare applied to process
these information, that hethese information, that he
may be said to arrive atmay be said to arrive at
‘‘knowledgeknowledge’ (i.e. when it’ (i.e. when it
becomes ‘meaningful’ –becomes ‘meaningful’ –
beneficial - to the Soul).beneficial - to the Soul).

THUS the Qur’an categorizeTHUS the Qur’an categorize
these (information) as: “these (information) as: “SignsSigns” –” –
aayataayat (( ))
Al-Qur’an –Al-Qur’an – aayat Qawliyyahaayat Qawliyyah
Universe –Universe – aayat Kauniyahaayat Kauniyah
THUS the Qur’anic approachTHUS the Qur’anic approach
for man’s education enjoinsfor man’s education enjoins
him to “him to “ReadRead” (” ( ))
these signs to arrive at thethese signs to arrive at the
““meaningsmeanings” – regarding the” – regarding the
REALITYREALITY..

NoteNote::
Arabic word “Arabic word “universeuniverse” and “” and “a scholar; one whoa scholar; one who
is knowledgeableis knowledgeable” is spelt:” is spelt:
( )( )

“ If it [Tasawwuf] consisted of practices, it could be acquired by
effort(mujahadah), and if it consisted of sciences, it could be gained by
instruction (ta'allum ) but it is akhlaq and it is not acquired until you
demand from yourself the requirements (hukm) of akhlaq, conform
your actions to them, and do justice to them.
Imam ‘Ali Hujwiri [May Allah be pleased with him]

The distinction between practices (rusum) and akhlaq is this, that
practices are contrived (bi-takalluf) actions proceeding from particular
motives (asbab), such that their "outer form" (zahir) is at variance with
their "inner truth" (batin); they are actions devoid of essence (ma'na).
Akhlaq, on the other hand, are non-contrived praiseworthy actions
not proceeding from particular motives. Their outer form is in harmony
with their inner truth; they are actions devoid of pretension.”
Imam ‘Ali Hujwiri [May Allah be pleased with him]

““The knowledge is what benefits,The knowledge is what benefits,
not what is memorized”not what is memorized”
((Imam Muhammad Idris ash-Shafi’e rhm. aImam Muhammad Idris ash-Shafi’e rhm. a.).)

““O YOU who have attained to faith! Why do you sayO YOU who have attained to faith! Why do you say
one thing and do another?one thing and do another?
Most loathsome is it in the sight of Allah that youMost loathsome is it in the sight of Allah that you
say what you do not do!”say what you do not do!”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3))

““Do you bid other people to be pious, the while youDo you bid other people to be pious, the while you
forget your own selves - and yet you recite the divineforget your own selves - and yet you recite the divine
writ?writ?
Will you not, then, use your reason?”Will you not, then, use your reason?”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44))

““THE PARABLE of those who were graced with the burden of the Torah,THE PARABLE of those who were graced with the burden of the Torah,
and thereafter failed to bear this burden, is that of an ass that carries aand thereafter failed to bear this burden, is that of an ass that carries a
load of books [but cannot benefit from them]. Calamitous is the parableload of books [but cannot benefit from them]. Calamitous is the parable
of people who are bent on giving the lie to Allah's messages - for Allahof people who are bent on giving the lie to Allah's messages - for Allah
does not bestow His guidance upon such evildoing folk!”does not bestow His guidance upon such evildoing folk!”
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5))

As reflected by
Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
(Manager PERGAS - 2000)
When PERGAS moved to WISMA INDAH
(1999), the interior was designed and certain
meanings have been reflected, so as to
explain through them, the ISLAMIC
EDUCATION for which this centre aims to
achieve in serving ISLAM and the
UMMAH.
What are these … meaning?
*PERGAS – “Persatuan Ulama’ dan Guru-guru Agama Islam Singapura”
Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers’ Association
http://www.slideshare.net/zhulkeflee/sli
deshare-ahlanwasahlanmeaning-in-the-
design-23546232
Go to link:Go to link:

““Now there is a kind of man whose views on the life of thisNow there is a kind of man whose views on the life of this
world may please thee greatly, and [the more so as] he citesworld may please thee greatly, and [the more so as] he cites
Allah as witness to what is in his heart and is, moreover,Allah as witness to what is in his heart and is, moreover,
exceedingly skilful in argument.”exceedingly skilful in argument.”
“NIFAAQ” - SICKNESS OF THE HEART (SOUL)

REFLECTION:
Today, leaders are chosen by people based on their ability to impress and
dazzle others with their speeches.
Even those with better character, outstanding moral qualities, proven
ability to serve, etc. may simply be ‘passed-over’ by such people who can
mesmerised others. They may even claim to religiosity and piety;
exceedingly skilful in imitating the learned with information they may
read in books and internet; and with their social skills they often
manoeuvre and position themselves amongst religious groups seeking to
gain ‘credentials’ through such associations.

REFLECTION:
It is frightening that Islamic values and principle in ascertaining the
rightful leadership of the Muslims have been replaced with the secular
culture of “corporate governance”, where economic consideration and
pragmatism, is unashamedly embraced over ethical-religious
consideration.
“TAQWA” or any references towards adhering to Islamic principles are
regarded as orthodox, antiquated and irrelevant to their “progressive”,
“open-minded”, “liberal” and “moderate” religiosity (as though coining a
new type of ‘Islam’, whatever that means!).

““But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth spreadingBut whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth spreading
corruption and destroying [man's] tilth and progeny: and Allahcorruption and destroying [man's] tilth and progeny: and Allah
does not love corruption.”does not love corruption.”

“And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA)," his
false pride drives him into sin: wherefore hell will be his
allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place! ”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 206)

MUSLIMMUSLIM
Submission
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
MUNAAFIQEENMUNAAFIQEEN
FASIQEENFASIQEEN
MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN
ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEEN
MUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN
MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN
IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHERIF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER
STATIONS, A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....STATIONS, A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
ETC.
God-consciousness or Piety
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OFTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
WARNING !

MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
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
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OFTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA

ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

““Hast thou not observed those who assert that they believe inHast thou not observed those who assert that they believe in
that which hath been sent down unto thee and that which haththat which hath been sent down unto thee and that which hath
been sent down before thee desiring to go tobeen sent down before thee desiring to go to TAGHUTTAGHUT (the devil)(the devil)
for judgement, whereas they have been commanded tofor judgement, whereas they have been commanded to
disbelieve in him; anddisbelieve in him; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.”desires to lead them far astray.”
((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60))

““As for those who take the deniers of the truth for their allies inAs for those who take the deniers of the truth for their allies in
preference to the believers - do they hope to be honoured by thempreference to the believers - do they hope to be honoured by them
when, behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”when, behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139))

REFLECTION:
From being a Muslim, actually one has to strive towards being true
believer – Mu’-meen. Without which, hypocrisy (NIFAQ) may afflict such
Muslim - especially when they lack sincerity towards Allah and the
Prophet s.a.a.w.
Such people would inwardly reject Islam and its teachings, preferring
other “-isms”, ways or rules, even when these are contrary to the Islamic
principles. Their ignorance of Islam would be obvious yet, they may styled
themselves as being well-read, intellectual and ‘knowledgeable ’ on the
subject of Islam.

““When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed andWhen it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed and
to the Messenger": thou sees theto the Messenger": thou sees the HypocritesHypocrites ((MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert) , avert
their faces from thee in disgust.”their faces from thee in disgust.”
((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61))

““Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah and
the Last Day" but they do not (really) believe. Fain would they
deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive
themselves, and realize (it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and
Allah has increased their disease and grievous is the penalty they
(incur), because they are false (to themselves).””
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10))

““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", theyWhen it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they
say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"

““When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:
"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are
the fools, but they do not know.“the fools, but they do not know.“

“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but when
they are alone with their evil ones (SHAYAATIN – their leaders) they
say: "We are really with you, we (were) only jesting.“

REFLECTION:
These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist their
loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are merely mocking
Islam.
They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty is in fact
with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their ‘Satans’ (SHAYAATIN).

HE WHO SERVES TWO MASTERS
IS FALSE TO ONE OF THEM
(Arabic Proverb)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
AN-NASEEHAH
The Sincere Advice
““Allah has not made for any man twoAllah has not made for any man two
hearts in his (one) body “hearts in his (one) body “
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))

““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them ropeAllah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope
in their trespasses (in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will wander like blind ones) ; so they will wander like blind ones
(to and fro)”(to and fro)”

““These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but theirThese are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their
traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”

REFLECTION:
Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme, having their
ways infiltrating into the Muslim community and institutions, this is only
because Allah has gave them temporary leeway, to test all of us mankind.
Yet, the reality is that they (MUNAFIQUN) have no true direction in life,
they are astray, groping like the blind.

FALSEHOODFALSEHOOD IS FLEETING BYIS FLEETING BY
MOMENTARILY,MOMENTARILY,
BUT THEBUT THE TRUTHTRUTH WILL REMAINWILL REMAIN
TILL THE ENDTILL THE END OF TIMEOF TIME
(Arabic Proverb)(Arabic Proverb)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
AN-NASEEHAH
The Sincere Advice
“ And proclaim: "The Truth has
come, and falsehood has
vanished. Surely falsehood is
ever bound to vanish."
(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 81)

“Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT – (Evil Ones):
from light they will lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They
will be companions of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).”

REFLECTION:
Allah tells us that these hypocrites (MUNAFIQUN) and the Unbelievers
(KAFIRUN) are in fact being led by TAGHUT, who is their WALIY (patron,
protector, friend, helper, etc.).
When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a slippery
downward path into further unbelief.
One of the most glaring sign of the MUNAFIQUN is their ‘intimate’ alliance,
and almost sycophantic dependence upon the help and patronage of those
whom Allah had warned us to be vigilant against.

““O you who believe!O you who believe! Take notTake not for friends and protectorsfor friends and protectors thosethose
who take your religion for a mockery or sportwho take your religion for a mockery or sport,― whether among,― whether among
those who received the Scripture before you, or among thosethose who received the Scripture before you, or among those
who reject Faith; but (be conscious and) fear you Allah, if youwho reject Faith; but (be conscious and) fear you Allah, if you
have Faith (indeed).”have Faith (indeed).”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))

“Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with you unless
you follow their form of religion.
Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only) Guidance." Were you
to follow their desires, after the knowledge which has reached you,
then would you find neither protector nor Helper against Allah.”

““O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for yourO ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your
AULIYA’AULIYA’ (friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they are but friends(friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they are but friends
and protectors to each other. Andand protectors to each other. And he amongst youhe amongst you that turns tothat turns to
them (for friendship, patronage)them (for friendship, patronage) is of themis of them. Verily Allah guides. Verily Allah guides
not a people unjust.”not a people unjust.”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)

““And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this divine writAnd, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this divine writ
that whenever you hear people deny the truth of Allah'sthat whenever you hear people deny the truth of Allah's
messages and mock at them,messages and mock at them, you shall avoid their companyyou shall avoid their company
until they begin to talk of other things - or else, verily, youuntil they begin to talk of other things - or else, verily, you
will become like them.will become like them. Behold, together with those whoBehold, together with those who
deny the truth Allah will gather in hell the hypocrites,”deny the truth Allah will gather in hell the hypocrites,”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 140Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 140))

86
““O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy (O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy (bitaanahbitaanah**))
those outside your ranks; they will not fail to corrupt you.those outside your ranks; they will not fail to corrupt you.
They only desire your ruin: rank hatred has already appearedThey only desire your ruin: rank hatred has already appeared
from their mouths; what their hearts conceal is far worse. Wefrom their mouths; what their hearts conceal is far worse. We
have made plain to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.have made plain to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.
((Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118))
*bitaanah : advisors, consultants, protectors, intimate friends, helpers ...

87
““O ye who believe! (Be conscious of Allah and) Fear AllahO ye who believe! (Be conscious of Allah and) Fear Allah
((TAQWATAQWA) and be with those who are true (in word and) and be with those who are true (in word and
deed).”deed).”
((Qur’an: Taubah:9: 119Qur’an: Taubah:9: 119))

88
““He is not from my Ummah (community),He is not from my Ummah (community),
One who do not respect our elders, orOne who do not respect our elders, or
One who is not merciful (kind) to our young, andOne who is not merciful (kind) to our young, and
One who do not know ourOne who do not know our ‘Ulama’ -‘Ulama’ - Islamic scholarsIslamic scholars
(and respect their rights ) .”(and respect their rights ) .”
((Hadith of our Prophet s.a.w. Reported by TabranyHadith of our Prophet s.a.w. Reported by Tabrany))

89
“A person is upon the religion (way of life)
of the ones (friends) he is close to,
therefore look to whom you (love to be) close to.”
(Hadith reported by Tirmidzi)

90
””Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of theVerily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of the DEENDEEN
(Religion), so look thoroughly into(Religion), so look thoroughly into
the person from whom you acquirethe person from whom you acquire
(the knowledge of) your(the knowledge of) your DEENDEEN (Religion).”(Religion).”
Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims:Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims:

91
““Whosoever has an increase in knowledge without any increaseWhosoever has an increase in knowledge without any increase
in his detachment (in his detachment (ZUHDZUHD) for the world, would not have any) for the world, would not have any
increase with Allah except in his distancing himself further”increase with Allah except in his distancing himself further”
((Hadith reported by Dailami from ‘Ali ibn Abi Tolib r.aHadith reported by Dailami from ‘Ali ibn Abi Tolib r.a.).)

92
““He is not an ascetic (He is not an ascetic (ZAHIDZAHID) he who is detached (denounce) the) he who is detached (denounce) the
dirham and dinar (i.e. money), but verily a true ascetic (dirham and dinar (i.e. money), but verily a true ascetic (ZAHIDZAHID))
is one who detaches himself from all otheris one who detaches himself from all other
except the Irresistable (except the Irresistable (Allah jallaajalaa-luhAllah jallaajalaa-luh)”)”
((Explanation of “Explanation of “ZUHDZUHD” by Ibn ‘Arabiy” by Ibn ‘Arabiy))

93
““He who does not exert cautious abstinence (He who does not exert cautious abstinence (WARA’)WARA’) while learning,while learning,
God (Allah) the Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways:God (Allah) the Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways:
[1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or[1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or
[2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or[2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or
[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”
A SCHOLARS’ ADVICE FROM KITAB “A SCHOLARS’ ADVICE FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIMTA’LIM MUTA’LLIM””

““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true andO Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and
grant us the ability to follow it.grant us the ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false andAnd make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”

"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have
forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us aforgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a
burden like that which You laid upon those before us.burden like that which You laid upon those before us.
Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we haveOur Lord, and burden us not with that which we have
no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; andno ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and
have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give ushave mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us
victory over the disbelieving people."victory over the disbelieving people."

"Verily Allah does not removeVerily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the) peopleknowledge from the (hearts of the) people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its people (the true scholars –, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and when they are asked, and give), until there are no more scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and when they are asked, and give fatwasfatwas – religious rulings, (they give) without– religious rulings, (they give) without
knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“
((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

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