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UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.

SURAH AT-TAUBAH
9 : 107-109
SURAH AL-BAQARAH
2: 204-206
IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”
DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE

BY:
USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
SINGAPURA
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)

10 NOVEMBER 2013 (SUNDAY)
3.30 PM @ THE GALAXY
Muslim Converts Assn. Spore
GEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE
WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND
WHO TEACHES IT"(HADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.A.W.)


MOST
COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.


MOST
COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.

“And there are those who put up a mosque by way of
mischief (DHIRARA) and infidelity (KUFRA) ― to disunite
the Believers and in preparation for one who warred
against Allah and His Messenger aforetime. They will
indeed swear that their intention is nothing but good; but
Allah doth declare that they are certainly liars.
Never stand thou forth therein. …”
(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107-108)


MOST
COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.

“Never stand thou forth therein …. There is a mosque
whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety
(TAQWA) ; it is more worthy of thy standing forth (for
prayer) therein. In it are men who love to be purified; and
Allah loveth those who make themselves pure.”
(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)


MOST
COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.

“Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on
piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth
his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to
crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,
into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do
wrong.”
(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109)




SUB-HAA-NALLAAH! To understand this parable, which actually was
based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's
life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the
revelation of these verses (asbaa-b al-nuzul):



When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in Quba
(outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which
he referred to as the "Masjid of Taqwa" upon which was associated the
building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and Da'wah .




Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Munaafiquun
(Hypocrites) from Bani Ghanam, knew the importance of mosque as the
sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be
similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league
with one Abu 'Ameer, a notorious enemy who fought against the
Prophet s.a.w. in Uhud and Hunain, and was then based in Syria.



They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the
hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam
and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w.




Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims
of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as
"Masjid Dhiraara wa Kufra" (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity)
was then destroyed.

WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?




To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting
strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be
naive and foolish.



Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also
encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites
today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam,
although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of Masjid Dhiraara
(or institutions akin to Masjid Dhiraara) too can never be denied nor
discounted.




In fact, as there are more munaafiquun today if compared to the time of
the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle,
sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary
Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.


 failure of many Muslims to distinguish the true from the false by
using the criteria and principles in Revelation and Prophetic Wisdom
(Al-Qur'an was-Sunnah);
 compounded by their obsession in borrowing un-Islamic standards
from known enemies of Islam;
 naiveté lack of hadzar (holding to precautions) in many Muslims;
 easy astonishment to things foreign and disliking own traditions;
 attraction to forms & systems which they favour more than
principles and truth of Islam (such that they even dare to
compromise these, just to be accepted as being 'progressive &
modern');

 loss of Adab and inability to know the true from the bogus
amongst leaders and scholars;
 inherent ignorance of the general masses amongst Muslims, which
compounded the disunity and in-fighting amongst the various
Muslim groups;
 some of which seemingly seen as promoting Islam but in reality
preferring worldly gains and self-promotion in the world-stage (using:
political, economical, social or other jargons as their concern and
consideration rather than continuing the mission of the Prophet in
spreading Islam to all);


 love of this world and fear of others rather than being sincere
upon the Deen, as Allah s.w.t. had clarified and commanded :

“... to be sincere upon this Deen (to the extent)
even though unbelievers do not like it"


 These factors, couple with other external factors - of forces
inimical towards Islam with their own strategies to weaken and
undermine Muslims; their lending support and assistance to these
munaafiquun, instigating intra-conflict amongst Muslims - makes
the situation to be even worse.
 In this state of affairs of the Muslims, institutions like 'masjid
dhiraara' could easily be started, planted, or even through
infiltration by infusing their personnel into existing Islamic
institutions.


TASAWWUR ISLAM

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWA

MUSLIM
Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAM

TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

MUTTAQEEN

TAQWA

God-consciousness or Piety

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,
A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUSLIM

JAAHILEEN
MUNAFEEQIN

Submission

MUSRIFEEN
FASIQEEN

ZOLIMEEN
MUJRIMEEN

GHOFILEEN
MUFSIDEEN

ETC.


MUTTAQEEN

TAQWA


MUKHLISWEEN
Sincerity

MUHSEEN
Best or righteous conduct

MU’MEEN
Believer

MUSLIM
One who submits

TASAWWUR ISLAM


MUTTAQEEN

TAQWA

MAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN

MUKHLISWEEN
Sincerity

MUHSEEN

MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD

Best or righteous conduct

MU’MEEN

MAQOM AL-WARA’

Believer

MUSLIM

MAQOM AT-TAUBAH

Submission
MAQOM AL-ISLAM

TASAWWUR ISLAM
ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS


TASAWWUR ISLAM

ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

“Now there is a kind of man whose views on the life of this
world may please thee greatly, and [the more so as] he cites
Allah as witness to what is in his heart and is, moreover,
exceedingly skilful in argument.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 204)

TASAWWUR ISLAM


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

TASAWWUR ISLAM


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.

TASAWWUR ISLAM


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!).

TASAWWUR ISLAM


“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! ”

TASAWWUR ISLAM



TASAWWUR ISLAM


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


TASAWWUR ISLAM


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 rejects 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.

TASAWWUR ISLAM


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

TASAWWUR ISLAM


“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: 8-10)


TASAWWUR ISLAM


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


TASAWWUR ISLAM


“Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but
they realise (it) not.!"


TASAWWUR ISLAM


“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
the fools, but they do not know.“

TASAWWUR ISLAM


“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.“

TASAWWUR ISLAM


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).


TASAWWUR ISLAM


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


TASAWWUR ISLAM


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


TASAWWUR ISLAM


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.


TASAWWUR ISLAM


“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).”

TASAWWUR ISLAM

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.

TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM

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


TASAWWUR ISLAM

“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.”


TASAWWUR ISLAM

“O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your
AULIYA’ (intimate friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they are but
friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that
turns to them (for such friendship, patronage) is of them. Verily
Allah guides not a people unjust.”
(Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)
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‘WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD ‫: صل ى ال عليه وآله وسل م‬
ّ‫م‬
ّ‫م‬

AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI –
WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –
UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA,
WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM
“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship
and evil (TAGHUT), and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will
never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”
(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)

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


O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have
taught us.
O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.


O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others)
and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .


Not of those who are astray and
who lead people astray.


O Allah! Guide us all
with Your Guidance.


And make us people who hasten
towards what pleases You.


And do not let us be protected (by others) except
only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).


And do not make us to be of those who differ
from Your command and who are disobedient
towards You.


And sufficient is Allah for us,
for He is the Best Protector


And there is no power nor strength except
with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.


And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our
Leader Muhammad, and upon His household
and Companions .


And all the Praises belongs to Allah,
Lord Sustainer of all the world


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