Islamic Akhlaq Course Lesson on Striving for Higher Stations

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 # 10LESSON # 10
“On striving as Muslims towards
higher noble stations”
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)”
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)) UPDATED 8 JUNE 2013UPDATED 8 JUNE 2013

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 –FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 –
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –

““ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (ProphetYou have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet
Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) forMuhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for
anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and whoanyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who
engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21))

(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s
s.a.a.w. disposition (s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) she replied:) she replied:
““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.
((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8

LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

O men! Behold, We have created you all outO men! Behold, We have created you all out
of a male and a female, and have made youof a male and a female, and have made you
into nations and tribes, so that you mightinto nations and tribes, so that you might
come to know one another. Verily, the noblestcome to know one another. Verily, the noblest
of you in the sight of Allah is the one who isof you in the sight of Allah is the one who is
most deeply conscious of Him (most deeply conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA).).
Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))

Points for discussion and reflectionPoints for discussion and reflection
Islam places equality amongst all its adherents. Yet, this level is
only a beginning standard level from which we are expected to
strive.
Being Muslims places us on equal footing with regards to dignity
and honour for which all other Muslims must not disregard the
rights accorded to it. Being Muslims gives us that sanctity and
safeguard. But to think therefore that this “equality” means there
can be no hierarchy for distinction would be wrong and in error.

There is a hierarchy of levels of nobility which every Muslim
must strive for, but this is not in terms of our physical status or
viewed from a purely human perspective.
This is the Islamic criteria for distinction is the level of
consciousness of Allah and all its attending characteristics in a
person.

Alif-Lam-Meem! THIS DIVINE WRIT - let there be no doubt about it isAlif-Lam-Meem! THIS DIVINE WRIT - let there be no doubt about it is
[meant to be] a guidance for all the God-conscious ([meant to be] a guidance for all the God-conscious (MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN).).
Who believe in [the existence of] that which is beyond the reach ofWho believe in [the existence of] that which is beyond the reach of
human perception, and are constant in prayer, and spend on othershuman perception, and are constant in prayer, and spend on others
out of what We provide for them as sustenance; And who believe inout of what We provide for them as sustenance; And who believe in
that which has been bestowed from on high upon thee, [O Prophet,]that which has been bestowed from on high upon thee, [O Prophet,]
as well as in that which was bestowed before thy time: for it is theyas well as in that which was bestowed before thy time: for it is they
who in their innermost are certain of the life to come! It is they whowho in their innermost are certain of the life to come! It is they who
follow the guidance [which comes from their Sustainer; and it is they,follow the guidance [which comes from their Sustainer; and it is they,
they who' shall attain to a happy state!”they who' shall attain to a happy state!”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 1-5Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 1-5))

““BEHOLD, as for those who are bent on denying the truth - it is allBEHOLD, as for those who are bent on denying the truth - it is all
one to them whether thou warnest them or dost not warn them: theyone to them whether thou warnest them or dost not warn them: they
will not believe. Allah; has sealed their hearts and their hearing, andwill not believe. Allah; has sealed their hearts and their hearing, and
over their eyes is a veil; and awesome suffering awaits them.”over their eyes is a veil; and awesome suffering awaits them.”

““And there are people who say, "We do believe in Allah andAnd there are people who say, "We do believe in Allah and
the Last Day," the while they do not [really] believe. Theythe Last Day," the while they do not [really] believe. They
would deceive Allah and those who have attained to faith-thewould deceive Allah and those who have attained to faith-the
while they deceive none but themselves, and perceive it not.”while they deceive none but themselves, and perceive it not.”

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

““In their hearts is disease, and so Allah lets their diseaseIn their hearts is disease, and so Allah lets their disease
increase; and grievous suffering awaits them because ofincrease; and grievous suffering awaits them because of
their persistent lyingtheir persistent lying..
And when they are told, "Do not spread corruption onAnd when they are told, "Do not spread corruption on
earth," they answer, "We are but improving things!“earth," they answer, "We are but improving things!“
Oh, verily, it is they, they who are spreading corruptionOh, verily, it is they, they who are spreading corruption
but they perceive it not? “but they perceive it not? “

And when they are told, "Believe as other peopleAnd when they are told, "Believe as other people
believe," they answer, "Shall we believe as the weak-believe," they answer, "Shall we believe as the weak-
minded believe?" Oh, verily, it is they, they who areminded believe?" Oh, verily, it is they, they who are
weak-minded but they know it not!weak-minded but they know it not!
And when they meet those who have attained to faith,And when they meet those who have attained to faith,
they assert, "We believe [as you believe]"; but when theythey assert, "We believe [as you believe]"; but when they
find themselves alone with their- evil impulses, they say,find themselves alone with their- evil impulses, they say,
"Verily, we are with you; we were only mocking!“"Verily, we are with you; we were only mocking!“

““Allah will requite them for their mockery, and will leave themAllah will requite them for their mockery, and will leave them
for a while in their overweening arrogance, blindly stumbling tofor a while in their overweening arrogance, blindly stumbling to
and fro: [for] it is they who have taken error in exchange forand fro: [for] it is they who have taken error in exchange for
guidance; and neither has their bargain brought them gain, norguidance; and neither has their bargain brought them gain, nor
have they found guidance [elsewhere].”have they found guidance [elsewhere].”

“Their parable is that of people who kindle a fire: but as soon as
it has illumined all around them, Allah takes away their light and
leaves them in utter darkness, wherein they cannot see : Deaf,
dumb, blind and they cannot turn back.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 17-18)

““Or [the parable] of a violent cloudburst in the sky, with utterOr [the parable] of a violent cloudburst in the sky, with utter
darkness, thunder and lightning: they put their fingers into theirdarkness, thunder and lightning: they put their fingers into their
ears to keep out the peals of thunder, in terror of death; but Allahears to keep out the peals of thunder, in terror of death; but Allah
encompasses [with His might] all who deny the truth.”encompasses [with His might] all who deny the truth.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 19Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 19))

““The lightning well-nigh takes away their sight; whenever it gives themThe lightning well-nigh takes away their sight; whenever it gives them
light, they advance therein, and whenever darkness falls around them,light, they advance therein, and whenever darkness falls around them,
they stand still. And if Allah so willed, He could indeed take away theirthey stand still. And if Allah so willed, He could indeed take away their
hearing and their sight: for, verily, Allah has the power to will anything.”hearing and their sight: for, verily, Allah has the power to will anything.”

“O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto
Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)

““O you who have attained to faith! Be patient in adversity, and vieO you who have attained to faith! Be patient in adversity, and vie
in patience perseverance with one another, and [remain stationed]in patience perseverance with one another, and [remain stationed]
be ever ready [to do what is right], and remain conscious of Allah,be ever ready [to do what is right], and remain conscious of Allah,
so that you might attain to a happy state!”so that you might attain to a happy state!”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 208Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 208))

““[MANY] WAYS of life have passed away before your time. Go,[MANY] WAYS of life have passed away before your time. Go,
then, about the earth and behold what happened in the endthen, about the earth and behold what happened in the end
to those who gave the lie to the truth: this [should be] a clearto those who gave the lie to the truth: this [should be] a clear
lesson unto all men, and a guidance and an admonition untolesson unto all men, and a guidance and an admonition unto
the God-conscious (the God-conscious (MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN).).
Be not, then, faint of heart, and grieve not: for you are boundBe not, then, faint of heart, and grieve not: for you are bound
to rise high if you are [truly] believers (to rise high if you are [truly] believers (MU’-MINEENMU’-MINEEN).”).”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 137-139)Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 137-139)

““But as for those who strive hard (But as for those who strive hard (JAAHADUJAAHADU) in Our cause -We) in Our cause -We
shall most certainly guide them onto paths that lead unto Us: for,shall most certainly guide them onto paths that lead unto Us: for,
behold, Allah is indeed with the doers of good (behold, Allah is indeed with the doers of good (MUMUHHSINEENSINEEN).”).”
((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69))

MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
TAQWATAQWA

MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
MAQOM AL-ISLAM
MAQOM AT-TAUBAHMAQOM AT-TAUBAH
MAQOM AL-WARA’MAQOM AL-WARA’
MAQOM AZ-ZUHUDMAQOM AZ-ZUHUD
MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN

If you are wearing an
overflowing robe, how
would you walk through
upon a road full of
bushes of thorns ?
# ۱
PARABLE
OF WALKING IN
THORNY
PATHWAY

It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?
2 metres
# ۲
Suppose you
are shown
this lighted
path ….
PARABLE
OF
‘ACROPHOBIA’

But now knowing the reality of where
you really are, how would you be walking upon it?
2 metres
# ۲
PARABLE
OF
‘ACROPHOBIA’

THE BEDOUIN (Arab) say, “We have attained to faith.” SayTHE BEDOUIN (Arab) say, “We have attained to faith.” Say
[unto them, O Muhammad]: “[unto them, O Muhammad]: “You have not [yet] attained toYou have not [yet] attained to
faith; you should [rather] say, ‘We have [outwardly]faith; you should [rather] say, ‘We have [outwardly]
surrendered’surrendered’ - for [true] faith has not yet entered your hearts.- for [true] faith has not yet entered your hearts.
But if you [truly] pay heed (obey) unto Allah and HisBut if you [truly] pay heed (obey) unto Allah and His
Messenger,Messenger, He will not let the least of your deeds go to wasteHe will not let the least of your deeds go to waste::
for, behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”for, behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”

[Know that true] believers are only those who have[Know that true] believers are only those who have
attained to faith (attained to faith (AAMANUAAMANU) in Allah and His Messenger) in Allah and His Messenger
andand have left all doubthave left all doubt behind (behind (LAM YARTAA-BULAM YARTAA-BU), and), and
((WA-JAHADUWA-JAHADU) who) who strive hard in Allah’s causestrive hard in Allah’s cause with theirwith their
possessions and their lives: it is they, theypossessions and their lives: it is they, they who are truewho are true toto
their word (their word (AS-SWAADIQUUNAS-SWAADIQUUN)!)!

Say: “Do you, perchance, [want to] inform Allah of [theSay: “Do you, perchance, [want to] inform Allah of [the
nature of] your faith although Allah knows all that is innature of] your faith although Allah knows all that is in
the heavens and all that is on earth?the heavens and all that is on earth?
Indeed, Allah has full knowledge of every-thing!”Indeed, Allah has full knowledge of every-thing!”

““Many people think that they have bestowed a favourMany people think that they have bestowed a favour
upon thee [O Prophet] by having surrendered [toupon thee [O Prophet] by having surrendered [to
thee].thee].
Say thou: “Deem not your surrender a favour unto me:Say thou: “Deem not your surrender a favour unto me:
nay, butnay, but it is Allah who bestows a favour upon you byit is Allah who bestows a favour upon you by
showing you the way to faith - if you are true to yourshowing you the way to faith - if you are true to your
word!word!””

““Verily, Allah knows the hidden reality of the heavensVerily, Allah knows the hidden reality of the heavens
and the earth; and Allah sees all that you do.”and the earth; and Allah sees all that you do.”

““Whether you speak in secrecy or aloud, (it is all the same toWhether you speak in secrecy or aloud, (it is all the same to
Allah). He even knows the secrets that lie hidden in theAllah). He even knows the secrets that lie hidden in the
breasts of people. Would He not know, He Who has created,breasts of people. Would He not know, He Who has created,
when He is All-Subtle, All-Aware?”when He is All-Subtle, All-Aware?”
((Qur’an: Mulk : 67: 13-14Qur’an: Mulk : 67: 13-14))

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External
Loss of Adab (B)
Internal
(A)
Confusion and Error in Knowledge
.
 It is because of (A) the confusion and error in Knowledge that lead to
condition for
 (B) The loss of Adab in the community. Both internally and externally.
REMINDER FROM MY PREVIOUS LESSONS

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(C)
Rise / election of
False leaders
External
Loss of Adab (B)
Internal
(A)
Figure 1
The condition arising out of (A) and (B) is:
 (C) “The rise of leaders who are not qualified for valid leadership of the
Muslim Community, who do not possess the high moral, intellectual
and spiritual standards required for Islamic leadership..”

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(C)
Rise / election of
False leaders
External
Loss of Adab (B)
Internal
(A)
 “These false leaders then usurped Islamic leadership, who (then)
perpetuate the condition in (A) [1] above and ensure the continued
control of the affairs of the Community by leaders like them who
dominate in all fields.” [2]
[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning.
[2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

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(C)
Rise / election of
False leaders
External
Loss of Adab (B)
Internal
(A)
“This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal
leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of adab.
[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning.
[2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas”
(ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

 With the “loss of Adab”, even the knowledge of who the
true leaders and scholars is lost, and the confusion compounded.
 Actually this confusion in knowledge can be corrected
through Education ,
 Yet, education in man cannot be truly done without his
having basic “Adab” itself.
 Thus the importance of restoring the “Adab” in every
Muslim.
 It may even have to begin by correcting their misuse of
“terms” (istilah) and clarifying wrongly assumed “definition”
(ta’rifat) that may have caused whatever misunderstandings.
58REMINDER FROM MY PREVIOUS LESSONS

““The learned and wise among Muslims must use constantThe learned and wise among Muslims must use constant
vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language whichvigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which
impinges upon semantic change in major key elements andimpinges upon semantic change in major key elements and
creates general confusion and error in the understanding ofcreates general confusion and error in the understanding of
Islam and of its worldviewIslam and of its worldview.”.”
Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38
Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas :

The egalitarian notion understood by many does not necessarily
mean that there is no respect to be given to those with noble Islamic
virtues.
It is the measure of our own conceit if we level (as equal to us in
every respect) everyone irrespective of their having such virtues; as
though we too deserve equally such respect.

This misperception has been identified as one of the major
cause of crisis faced by our Muslim community. This lack of adab due
to “levelling” in the relationships of teachers and students, parents
and siblings, leaders and followers, husbands and wives, the elders
and the young, etc. may breed anarchy and leads to breakdown of
the harmonious fabric of society.

Thus, respect for those whom Allah accords such virtues will
reflect our own nobility and conversely we do not deserve respect if
we ourselves don’t show respect. It is important to note that a
person respected is only due to his adherence to virtues which Allah
accepts as virtues.
Similarly, bad traits are detested in a person and the absence of
respect for such people is not personal. Our being able to act in this
way - to love and hate because of Allah is therefore a characteristic
which we must inculcate in our behaviour.

Taking our status as a Muslim is only the beginning.Taking our status as a Muslim is only the beginning.
Yet, many feel contented and assume that they deserve similarYet, many feel contented and assume that they deserve similar
honour accorded to other Muslims. They fail to realise that Islamhonour accorded to other Muslims. They fail to realise that Islam
emphasise that Muslims must strive towards higher noble stationemphasise that Muslims must strive towards higher noble station
e.g. being ae.g. being a Mu’meenMu’meen (a true Believer).(a true Believer).
Although all “Although all “Mu’meenMu’meen” is a Muslim, not all Muslim can be” is a Muslim, not all Muslim can be
accorded the termaccorded the term Mu’meenMu’meen because this appellation is based onbecause this appellation is based on
merit, as specified by Allah s.w.t. obviously, it is not just mere claim!merit, as specified by Allah s.w.t. obviously, it is not just mere claim!

Being a Muslim, either because our parents were Muslims, orBeing a Muslim, either because our parents were Muslims, or
we have converted, should not be taken for granted as though wewe have converted, should not be taken for granted as though we
have done a favour to Islam.have done a favour to Islam.
When this becomes our attitude, we will be lacking in our striving,When this becomes our attitude, we will be lacking in our striving,
or may become conceited because we somehow fail to express ouror may become conceited because we somehow fail to express our
gratitude for the Guidance.gratitude for the Guidance.
We think that all this while it is our effort and ‘goodness’ whichWe think that all this while it is our effort and ‘goodness’ which
propel us upon Islam.propel us upon Islam.

Some of us even expect Islam to serve them whereas it is weSome of us even expect Islam to serve them whereas it is we
who should serve Allah in Islam.who should serve Allah in Islam.
Many even have a grandiose notion that Islam owes themMany even have a grandiose notion that Islam owes them
something for their adding another digit to the general Muslimsomething for their adding another digit to the general Muslim
population!population!

In all humility, we should praise Allah s.w.t. thus:In all humility, we should praise Allah s.w.t. thus:
"All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us"All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us
unto this; for we would certainly not have foundunto this; for we would certainly not have found
the right path unless Allah had guided us!”the right path unless Allah had guided us!”
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43))

Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do notSay: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do not
know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receiveknow? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive
admonition.“admonition.“
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9))

““So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those who know) inSo ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those who know) in
matters which you do not know.matters which you do not know.““
((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7))

““Verily those who truly fear Allah from among His Servants, those whoVerily those who truly fear Allah from among His Servants, those who
have knowledge (have knowledge (AL-’ULAMAAL-’ULAMA): for Allah is Exalted in Might, Oft-): for Allah is Exalted in Might, Oft-
Forgiving.Forgiving.““
((Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28))

““ Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you whoAllah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who
believe and who have been granted Knowledge (believe and who have been granted Knowledge (UU-TUL-’ILMAUU-TUL-’ILMA): and): and
Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.”Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.”
((Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11))

He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whomHe (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom
wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but nonewisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none
will grasp the message but men of understandingwill grasp the message but men of understanding.“.“

“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))

““When Allah intends for a community goodness, He makes ofWhen Allah intends for a community goodness, He makes of
their leaders those who are intelligent (their leaders those who are intelligent (with forbearancewith forbearance););
and judgement (rulings) are made amongst them by thoseand judgement (rulings) are made amongst them by those
who arewho are truly learnedtruly learned (and just scholars); and He places(and just scholars); and He places
wealth in the hands of those who arewealth in the hands of those who are charitable (and kind).charitable (and kind).
And when Allah intends for a community bad, He makes ofAnd when Allah intends for a community bad, He makes of
their leaders those who aretheir leaders those who are foolish (uncouth);foolish (uncouth); and judgementand judgement
(rulings) are made amongst them by those who are(rulings) are made amongst them by those who are ignorantignorant
(reckless)(reckless); and He places wealth in the hands of those who; and He places wealth in the hands of those who
areare miserly (selfish).”miserly (selfish).”
((Hadith reported by Ad-DailamyHadith reported by Ad-Dailamy))

"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.”

““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)

ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N
WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –
WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH
““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran andO Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and
make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,
and a Mercy. O Allah! “and a Mercy. O Allah! “

ALLAA-HUM-MA –ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA
NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE
MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU
““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me thoseRemind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those
(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”

WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU
AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW
TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR
““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the nightGrant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night
and different parts of the day,”and different parts of the day,”

WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN
YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N
“And make it as argument point in my favour,
O Lord of all the worlds.”

"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.forgotten or erred.
Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that whichOur Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which
You laid upon those before us.You laid upon those before us.
Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have noOur Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no
ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and haveability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have
mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victorymercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory
over the disbelieving people."over the disbelieving people."

“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with
reverential fear, give me success in that which is most
pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!
O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make
me live and die in Thy creed!
O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to
enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of
right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the
servants of righteousness,"

O Allah! Make faith (O Allah! Make faith (iimaniiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts
and make disbelief (and make disbelief (KufrKufr), sinning (), sinning (FusuqFusuq) and rebelliousness () and rebelliousness (`isyan`isyan))
hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (Raa-shi-duunRaa-shi-duun).).

O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as MuslimsO Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims
and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,
without tasting humiliation or turmoil.without tasting humiliation or turmoil.

‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammadammad
and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammadammad
(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).

““Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!
(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
And Peace on the Messengers!And Peace on the Messengers!
And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”

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