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TADZKIRAH RAMATADZKIRAH RAMADHDHAN - 2015AN - 2015
BY:BY:
USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
SINGAPURASINGAPURA
12 JULY 2015 (SUNDAY)12 JULY 2015 (SUNDAY)
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
SERIES OF TALKSERIES OF TALK
For “MABUHAY CLUB”For “MABUHAY CLUB”
““Lessons to learn fromLessons to learn from
the Divine program inthe Divine program in
RamaRamadhdhan”an”
PART # 4PART # 4
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““O YOU whoO YOU who have attained to faithhave attained to faith ((IIMANIIMAN)! Fasting is ordained for)! Fasting is ordained for
you as it was ordained for those before you,you as it was ordained for those before you, so that you might learnso that you might learn
self-restraintself-restraint (being conscious of and fear Allah -(being conscious of and fear Allah - TAQWATAQWA):”):”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183))

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“[Fasting for] a limited number of days.
So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] -
then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And
upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a
ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day].
And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to
fast is best for you, if you only knew.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)

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““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to sufferAllah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer
hardship;hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of daysbut [He desires] that you complete the number [of days
requiredrequired], and], and that you extol Allah for His having guided you arightthat you extol Allah for His having guided you aright, and, and
thatthat you render your thanksyou render your thanks [unto Him] –[unto Him] – TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR)TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR).”.”

 From these verses, so much can be learnt, depending upon Allah
SWT granting us the profound understanding and Wisdom.
Traditionally, we would speak of the many benefits of fasting an of
Ramadhan.
 As in my previous reflections, I would seek out the profound
‘principles’ in every of the teachings of the Qur’an and As-Sunnah of
our Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬ which, rather then be reduced or
confined only to its immediate context, it should also be possible to
extend and apply them consistently throughout our life generally as
Muslims.
 Rather than limiting it on Ramadhan, let us consider what impact
and significant these lessons have upon our entire life as Muslims.
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 Amongst these ‘principles’ which (WALLAAHU-A’LAM –and only
Allah knows all), I can identify are important virtues in the Islamic
concepts such as TAQWA (God fearing-consciousness); and seeking
HUSN-AL-KHAWAATIM (Goodly or best endings); striving with virtue
of AS-SWOBR (Patient perseverance) and hoping to be granted
virtue of AL-ISTIQOMAH (Steadfastness, unswerving consistency).
 In Ramadhan fasting, INSHA-ALLAH we may be given the lesson and
experience fore-taste (DZOUQ) of the various states of TAQWA.
 As previously alluded, TAQWA is that spiritual state of consciousness
of Allah SWT leading to our safeguarding ourselves from sinning, and
it has various levels :
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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
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It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?
2 metres
# ۲
Supposed you
are shown this
lighted path ….
PARABLE
OF
‘ACROPHOBIA’
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But now knowing the reality of where
you really are, how would you be walking upon it?
2 metres
# ۲
PARABLE
OF
‘ACROPHOBIA’
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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 HIGHER STATE OFTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
Sincerity
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
Best or righteous conduct
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
Believer
MUSLIMMUSLIM
One who submits
TAQWATAQWA
AN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice

MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
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
TAQWATAQWA
THIS IS THE PATH WHICH ISLAMIC EDUCATION
SEEKS TO INCULCATE IN EVERY MUSLIMS
TO STRIVE IN WITH TAQWA -
AN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice
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““Fulfil the personal religious obligations (Fulfil the personal religious obligations (FARDHFARDH’) that has’) that has
been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you tobeen fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to
become a person ofbecome a person of TAQWATAQWA (righteous and God-fearing).”(righteous and God-fearing).”
((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))

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““O you who have attained to faith (Believers)! Be conscious of AllahO you who have attained to faith (Believers)! Be conscious of Allah
((TAQWATAQWA -fear transgressing against Him) with all the-fear transgressing against Him) with all the TAQWATAQWA --
consciousness that is due to Him, andconsciousness that is due to Him, and do not allow death to overtakedo not allow death to overtake
you unless you have surrendered yourselvesyou unless you have surrendered yourselves unto Him (unto Him (MUSLIMUNMUSLIMUN).”).”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102))

 TAQWA (God fearing-consciousness) has various levels from basic to the
highest virtue which Muslims must strive for, and thus the very reason
Allah SWT has prescribed the fasting in Ramadhan is for us to learn it.
 Indeed to have TAQWA is such an important command to strive for that
without fail, every KHATIB (mosque sermon-preacher) in JUMU’AH has
to enjoin upon himself and every Muslim from the pulpit (MIMBAR).
 Interestingly, in this verse (Q: Aali ‘Imran:3 : 102), we are clearly
commanded to remain true as Muslims until the end. This alludes to
another principle teaching in Islam which highlight the state of our
‘ending’ as crucial – “Do not die unless you have surrendered as Muslims”
. This is generally termed as “HUS-NUL-KHATIMAH.”
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 Reflect the principles of TAQWA - as in fasting, we are to always fear
transgressing against what has been deemed forbidden (thus – TAQWA
God fearing-consciousness) and to ensure the outcome of the fast and
our ‘IBADAH (worship and devotionals) in Ramadhan becomes
acceptable to Allah (thus HUS-NUL KHAWAATIM- good endings).
 And to be able to do this we have to practice the virtue of striving with
AS-SWOBR’ (patient perseverance) through the days fasting, and being
vigilant through its nights - from the first day till the end of
RAMADHAN.
 With its accomplishment in RAMADHAN, it is hope that the newly
attained level of heightened religiosity can be appreciated and
sustained throughout (thus ISTIQOMAH – steadfast, uprightness)
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 In fact this principles are true also for :
 SHAHADAHTAIN – being ever faithful in fulfilling and manifesting its
true meaning in life by complying with the SHAR’IYYAH HUKM and
avoiding at all cost what may nullify it i.e. SHIRK (in Belief) or
IRTIDAD (in Actions).
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"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and (ASLIMU-LAHU)(ASLIMU-LAHU)
bow to His (Willbow to His (Will), before the Penalty comes on you: after), before the Penalty comes on you: after
that ye shall not be helped. “that ye shall not be helped. “
((Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54))

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““Among theAmong the believers are men who have [always] been true to whatbelievers are men who have [always] been true to what
they have vowed before Allahthey have vowed before Allah: Of them some have fulfilled their: Of them some have fulfilled their
obligations (with their lives), and some of them are still waiting (forobligations (with their lives), and some of them are still waiting (for
its fulfillment) without having changed [their resolve] in the least.”its fulfillment) without having changed [their resolve] in the least.”
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))

 AS-SWOLAH – keeping to the rules while performing Swolah : from
TAKBIRATUL-IHRAM until SALAAM; and the strict command to
enjoining the doing of this pillar of Islam, with patient perseverance.
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““ Enjoin prayer (Enjoin prayer (SWSWOLAH) on thy people (family), andOLAH) on thy people (family), and
be patient and constant thereinbe patient and constant therein. We ask thee not to. We ask thee not to
provide sustenance: We provide it for thee. But theprovide sustenance: We provide it for thee. But the
(fruit of) the Hereafter is for Righteousness.”(fruit of) the Hereafter is for Righteousness.”
((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132))

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“ ... Thus, (FA- AQEE-MU AS-SwOLAH) be constant in prayer,
and render the purifying dues (AZ-ZAKAH), and hold fast unto
Allah. He is your Lord Supreme: and how excellent is this Lord
Supreme, and how excellent this Giver of Succour!”
(Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78)

 AZ-ZAKAH – being mindful of the obligation to be fulfilled regarding
our wealth; and to be patient in suppressing greed and selfishness;
and ensuring that our deeds do not become rejected (nullified).
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 AZ-ZAKAH – being mindful of the obligation to be fulfilled regarding
our wealth; and to be patient in suppressing greed and selfishness;
and ensuring that our deeds do not become rejected (nullified).
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““ O ye who believe!O ye who believe! Render not vain your almsgivingRender not vain your almsgiving ((swodaqatswodaqat) by reproach) by reproach
and injury, like him who spends his wealth only to be seen of men and believesand injury, like him who spends his wealth only to be seen of men and believes
not in Allah and the Last Day.”not in Allah and the Last Day.”

 HAJJ – being mindful of every rules as pilgrims; having to undertake
the journey and facing hardship while hoping that the HAJJ is never
rejected by Allah SWT.
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 HAJJ – being mindful of every rules as pilgrims; having to undertake
the journey and facing hardship while hoping that the HAJJ is never
rejected by Allah SWT.
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““Then let them complete the rites prescribedThen let them complete the rites prescribed for them, performfor them, perform
their vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House.their vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House.
Such (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites ofSuch (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of
Allah, for him it is good in the sight of his Lord.”Allah, for him it is good in the sight of his Lord.”
((Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 29Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 29))

 Cherishing Allah’s gift (NI’MAH) upon us all appreciating with
gratefulness (SHAKUR) , and WA’-TASI-MUU BI-HABLILLAH –
“holding fast upon the rope of Allah”
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“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not
become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you -
when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together
and you became, by His favour, brothers. And you were on the
edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does
Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103)
 Cherishing Allah’s gift (NI’MAH) upon us all appreciating with
gratefulness (SHAKUR) , and WA’-TASI-MUU BI-HABLILLAH –
“holding fast upon the rope of Allah”

 AMR-MA’RUF NAHYIL-MUNKAR – “commanding towards good and
forbidding wrongdoing” and strengthening the unity of the UMMAH.
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““And let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to [allAnd let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to [all
that is] good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what isthat is] good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is
wrong, and those will be the successful. And do not be like thewrong, and those will be the successful. And do not be like the
ones who became divided and differed after the clear proofsones who became divided and differed after the clear proofs
had come to them. And those will have a great punishment.”had come to them. And those will have a great punishment.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 104-105Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 104-105))
 AMR-MA’RUF NAHYIL-MUNKAR – “commanding towards good and
forbidding wrongdoing” and strengthening the unity of the UMMAH.

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
AN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice

A bunch of runners were steadily jogging as a team. The pace was steady and it
was led by their team captain-cum-coach, who provided them direction as well
as to monitor every one else’s timing. This was done for some distance in the
race when suddenly they were overtaken by several others from different
teams, sprinting past them. One member in team then shouted at the captain:
Question: Why are we going so slow unlike others who kept whizzing pass us
all. Shouldn’t we be like them and try to be ahead of them?
Answer : The others you saw sprinting
are those who believe that we are
running a 100 meter race.
Actually, we are in a 12 kilometer
marathon!

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““Do not be deceived by theDo not be deceived by the TAQAL-LUBUTAQAL-LUBU (seeming inhibited,(seeming inhibited,
free disposal and affluence) of the disbelievers throughoutfree disposal and affluence) of the disbelievers throughout
the land. (It is but) a small enjoyment; then their [final]the land. (It is but) a small enjoyment; then their [final]
refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197))

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““Now if thou payNow if thou pay heed (follow) unto the majority of thoseheed (follow) unto the majority of those
[who live] on earth[who live] on earth, they will but lead thee astray from, they will but lead thee astray from
the path of Allah: they follow but [other people's]the path of Allah: they follow but [other people's]
conjecturesconjectures, and they themselves do nothing but, and they themselves do nothing but guessguess **..
Verily, thy Sustainer knows best as to who strays fromVerily, thy Sustainer knows best as to who strays from
His path, and best knows He as to who are the right-His path, and best knows He as to who are the right-
guided.”guided.”
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 116-117Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 116-117))

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"And"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast nodo not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast no
knowledgeknowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of: verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of
them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)."them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)."
((Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36))

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Once a rather ‘tricky’ (loaded) question was posed to me, which, if hastily
(wrongly) responded would result in either :
[1] Islam being misrepresented in a very bad light to non-Muslims, or
[2] the true message and teaching of Al-Islam compromised for the sake of
trying to conform to non-Muslim’s value regarding what is good.
It was regarding a well-known (non-Muslim) Noble Prize winner, Mother Teresa
of Calcutta , acknowledged for her exceptionally good humanitarian work
amongst the poor.
The question was :
Based on the Islamic perspective (tenets, dogma, teaching), will
she (as a non-Muslim) still end up in Hell in the Hereafter,
despite her having done (acknowledged by all), nay in fact
dedicated her whole life, in such good works?

MY RESPONSE:
No! She will not “go to hell in the Hereafter, despite her having done good
works” … it depends on other fundamental factors (criteria) other than deeds.
 Islam too recognize and admire the good exemplary works that she had done.
And we Muslims believe that Allah is Just and has already determined that she
be rewarded for her good works … after all, she had already received the Noble
prize and won worldwide accolades for that – albeit in this life.
The question as to “whether she will end up in Paradise or Hell in the Afterlife”,
is dependent upon whether in this life she had believed, acknowledged and
served (worship) the True God till the end . After all, it is Allah, Who Alone can
judge and decide that matter, because it is to Him belongs both Paradise and Hell.
And those who associate partners to God will forever be forbidden Paradise;
while unrepentant sinful believer may still be in Hell for a term.

Say, (O Muhammad): "Shall We tell you who will be theSay, (O Muhammad): "Shall We tell you who will be the greatestgreatest
loserslosers in respect of their works? It will bein respect of their works? It will be those whose effort wentthose whose effort went
astray in the life of the world and who believe nevertheless thatastray in the life of the world and who believe nevertheless that
they are doing goodthey are doing good. Those are the ones who refused to believe. Those are the ones who refused to believe
in the revelations of their Lord and that they are bound to meetin the revelations of their Lord and that they are bound to meet
Him. Hence,Him. Hence, all their deeds have come to naughtall their deeds have come to naught, and We shall, and We shall
assign no weight to them on the Day of Resurrection. Hell is theirassign no weight to them on the Day of Resurrection. Hell is their
recompense for disbelieving and their taking My revelations andrecompense for disbelieving and their taking My revelations and
My Messengers as objects of jest.”My Messengers as objects of jest.”
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 103-106Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 103-106))
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““As forAs for those who believe and do good worksthose who believe and do good works, the Gardens of, the Gardens of
Paradise shall be there to welcome them; there they will abideParadise shall be there to welcome them; there they will abide
for ever, with no desire to be removed from there."for ever, with no desire to be removed from there."

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““Say (O Muhammad): "I am no more than a human being like you; one toSay (O Muhammad): "I am no more than a human being like you; one to
whom revelation is made: 'Your Lord is the One and Only God.' Hence,whom revelation is made: 'Your Lord is the One and Only God.' Hence,
whoever looks forward to meet his Lord, let him do righteous works, and letwhoever looks forward to meet his Lord, let him do righteous works, and let
him associate none with the worship of his Lord."him associate none with the worship of his Lord."

REFLECTION: A ParableREFLECTION: A Parable
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PATIENCE - PERSEVERANCE

A PARABLE
A PARABLE
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AN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice

From the ocean is the source for rain, dew and snow where it begun.From the ocean is the source for rain, dew and snow where it begun.
It is the destiny for water to flow - from the snow and glaciers onIt is the destiny for water to flow - from the snow and glaciers on
mountains, it continue its journey as rivers and streams towards themountains, it continue its journey as rivers and streams towards the
sea. It will not cease doing so.sea. It will not cease doing so.
Sometimes its journey is unimpeded, or its content increases with rainSometimes its journey is unimpeded, or its content increases with rain
and snow or from other sources which unites with the mainstream –and snow or from other sources which unites with the mainstream –
usually adding strength and purity.usually adding strength and purity.

Or it may even be assisted by man’s ingenuity through variousOr it may even be assisted by man’s ingenuity through various
irrigations, dams and drainage.irrigations, dams and drainage.
But flowing water will always have to face various obstacles andBut flowing water will always have to face various obstacles and
impediments.impediments.
If it can, these obstacles and impediments would be cleared andIf it can, these obstacles and impediments would be cleared and
overcome by sheer force and momentum of the water.overcome by sheer force and momentum of the water.
But if it cannot do so, it will seek other ways to traverse its courseBut if it cannot do so, it will seek other ways to traverse its course
especially by avoidanceespecially by avoidance..

Even when its entire movement is impeded, it will continue in gatheringEven when its entire movement is impeded, it will continue in gathering
strength, although seemingly motionless. Water naturally will always bestrength, although seemingly motionless. Water naturally will always be
attracted to each other, no matter how different their quality may be.attracted to each other, no matter how different their quality may be.
No matter where they come from.No matter where they come from.
In Unity, indeed is strength and power.In Unity, indeed is strength and power.
Water naturally should be flowing continuously to remain pure, forWater naturally should be flowing continuously to remain pure, for
stagnant water leads to the breeding of algae and pollution.stagnant water leads to the breeding of algae and pollution.

Even when it could not move over earth’s surface, it will try to goEven when it could not move over earth’s surface, it will try to go
underground – for its efforts to journey to the sea has to be done,underground – for its efforts to journey to the sea has to be done,
whether seen or unseen by others.whether seen or unseen by others.
Even if the journey requires water to flow, drip by drip, over a longEven if the journey requires water to flow, drip by drip, over a long
period of time – it will continue to do so.period of time – it will continue to do so.
Unabated and so relentlessly undeterred, not allowing its spirit to everUnabated and so relentlessly undeterred, not allowing its spirit to ever
be in despair by whatever obstacles, until it meets the sea.be in despair by whatever obstacles, until it meets the sea.

No matter how hard the rocks may be, water has been given the powerNo matter how hard the rocks may be, water has been given the power
even to destroy whatever is in its way. So mountains and hills are not aneven to destroy whatever is in its way. So mountains and hills are not an
impossible challenge. It is a matter of time.impossible challenge. It is a matter of time.
It is as though the life of water is only “to return to its source, itsIt is as though the life of water is only “to return to its source, its
beginning”:beginning”:
"In-naa lil-laahi - wa in-naa – ilai-hi raa -ji-`uun“
To Allah we belong to, and unto Allah
we shall all be made to return to.

ROB-BA-NAA –AF-RIGH – ‘A-LAI-NAA –ROB-BA-NAA –AF-RIGH – ‘A-LAI-NAA – SwSwOB-RAN –OB-RAN –
WA - TAWAF - FA-NAA – MUS - LI - MEENWA - TAWAF - FA-NAA – MUS - LI - MEEN
““Our Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy, and TakeOur Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy, and Take
our souls unto Thee as Muslims (who bow to Thy will)"!our souls unto Thee as Muslims (who bow to Thy will)"!
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 126Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 126))
Allah s.w.t. teaches us to supplicate to Him with this Du’a:Allah s.w.t. teaches us to supplicate to Him with this Du’a:

““True piety (righteousness) does not consist in turning your facesTrue piety (righteousness) does not consist in turning your faces
towards the east or the west - but truly pious is he who believes intowards the east or the west - but truly pious is he who believes in
Allah, and the Last Day; and the angels, and revelation, and theAllah, and the Last Day; and the angels, and revelation, and the
prophets.....”prophets.....”

““.... and spends his substance - however much he himself may.... and spends his substance - however much he himself may
cherish - it - upon his near of kin, and the orphans, and the needy,cherish - it - upon his near of kin, and the orphans, and the needy,
and the wayfarer, and the beggars, and for the freeing of humanand the wayfarer, and the beggars, and for the freeing of human
beings from bondage; and is constant in prayer, and renders thebeings from bondage; and is constant in prayer, and renders the
purifying dues ...”purifying dues ...”

““ ... and [truly pious are] they who keep their promises... and [truly pious are] they who keep their promises
whenever they promise, and are patient in misfortune andwhenever they promise, and are patient in misfortune and
hardship and in time of peril: it is they that have provedhardship and in time of peril: it is they that have proved
themselves true (themselves true (SwODAQUSwODAQU), and it is they, they who are), and it is they, they who are
conscious of Allah (conscious of Allah (MUT-TAQUUNMUT-TAQUUN).”).”

PATIENCE INPATIENCE IN – Striving diligently to avoid committing sins ;– Striving diligently to avoid committing sins ;
refraining from following our desires (refraining from following our desires (HAWA’HAWA’) and evil temptations) and evil temptations
which directs towards disobedience (which directs towards disobedience (MA’-SIYAHMA’-SIYAH) towards Allah’s) towards Allah’s
command; avoiding company and occasions (gatherings) whichcommand; avoiding company and occasions (gatherings) which
may bring shame to one’s good name.may bring shame to one’s good name.
This requires firstly knowledge of theThis requires firstly knowledge of the Shari-’ahShari-’ah, as well as, as well as
knowledge concerning the (knowledge concerning the (HAALHAAL) state of our) state of our NaNafsfs (Self). With(Self). With
these, a constant struggle must be waged to submit it to the Will ofthese, a constant struggle must be waged to submit it to the Will of
Allah (Allah (ADDEEN AL-ISLAMADDEEN AL-ISLAM), with utmost sincerity (), with utmost sincerity (IKHLASwIKHLASw) .) .
# 1# 1

PATIENCE INPATIENCE IN – Facing whatever difficulties and hardship which– Facing whatever difficulties and hardship which
Allah’s test determines; to bear the pain and suffering from people orAllah’s test determines; to bear the pain and suffering from people or
others who oppress us just because of our upholding our religiousothers who oppress us just because of our upholding our religious
duty.duty.
This requires commitment, preparedness and readiness to makeThis requires commitment, preparedness and readiness to make
sacrifices. Thus the importance of knowledge of Allah, His promise ofsacrifices. Thus the importance of knowledge of Allah, His promise of
reward and warning of punishment – paradise or Hell-fire in thereward and warning of punishment – paradise or Hell-fire in the
eternal Hereafter; the life of prophets, those who are true, martyrs andeternal Hereafter; the life of prophets, those who are true, martyrs and
the righteous, etc. must be studied, appreciated and emulated.the righteous, etc. must be studied, appreciated and emulated.
# 2# 2

PATIENCE INPATIENCE IN – Not giving up the cause of obedience; never to– Not giving up the cause of obedience; never to
slacken in our devotion and worship; in speaking for the truth alwaysslacken in our devotion and worship; in speaking for the truth always
determine to eradicate falsehood and evil; being true to our promisedetermine to eradicate falsehood and evil; being true to our promise
and covenant to remain as Allah’s dutiful and loyal servants; neverand covenant to remain as Allah’s dutiful and loyal servants; never
to backslide nor compromise our principles; but to go all the wayto backslide nor compromise our principles; but to go all the way
with complete trust in Allah’s decision, seeking to please and gain Hiswith complete trust in Allah’s decision, seeking to please and gain His
Acceptance and Pleasure (Acceptance and Pleasure (MAR-MAR-DwDwAA-TIL-LAAHAA-TIL-LAAH).).
Thus ‘patience’ requires ‘courage’ (Thus ‘patience’ requires ‘courage’ ( SHAJA-’AHSHAJA-’AH).). How to attainHow to attain
this ...?this ...?
# 3# 3

““Take from me these five (advice):Take from me these five (advice):
Do not place your hope on any one except to your Lord (Allah);Do not place your hope on any one except to your Lord (Allah);
Do not fear anything except to fear committing sin against Him;Do not fear anything except to fear committing sin against Him;
Do not have any misgiving in learning whatever that you do notDo not have any misgiving in learning whatever that you do not
from any one else;from any one else;
When you are asked something which you do not as yet know,When you are asked something which you do not as yet know,
(have the courage to) say: ‘ I don’t know ! ’(have the courage to) say: ‘ I don’t know ! ’
(Be patient and remember that ) Patience ((Be patient and remember that ) Patience (AS-AS-SwSwOBR’OBR’) is from) is from
Faith (Faith (IIMANIIMAN), its place is), its place is just like the head is to the bodyjust like the head is to the body.”.”
((Al-Akhlaq wal WajibatAl-Akhlaq wal Wajibat))

ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH
“Steadfastness (upon the DEEN) is better than a
thousand saintly miracles”
(Arabic Wisdom)

“[But,] behold, as for those who say, “Our Sustainer is
Allah,” and then steadfastly pursue the right way
(ISTAQOMUU) - upon them do angels often descend, [say-
ing:] “Fear not and grieve not, but receive the glad tiding of
that paradise which has been promised to you!”
(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 30)

“We are close unto you in the life of this world and [will be so]
in the life to come; and in that [life to come] you shall have all
that your souls may desire, and in it you shall have all that you
ever prayed for, as a ready welcome from Him who is much-
forgiving, a dispenser of grace!”
(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 31-32)

““AndAnd strive hard in Allah’s causestrive hard in Allah’s cause with all the striving that iswith all the striving that is
due to Him: it isdue to Him: it is He who has elected you [to carry HisHe who has elected you [to carry His
message], and has laid no hardship on you in [anything thatmessage], and has laid no hardship on you in [anything that
pertains to religion, [and made you follow] the creed of yourpertains to religion, [and made you follow] the creed of your
forefather Abrahamforefather Abraham. It is He who has named you in bygone. It is He who has named you in bygone
times as well as in this [divine writ] – “those who havetimes as well as in this [divine writ] – “those who have
surrendered themselves to Allah –surrendered themselves to Allah – AL-MUSLIMUUNAL-MUSLIMUUN”, so that”, so that
the Messenger might bear witness to the truth before you,the Messenger might bear witness to the truth before you,
andand that you might bear witness to it before all mankindthat you might bear witness to it before all mankind ... “... “
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78 )Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78 )

““For, behold, all who say, “Our Sustainer isFor, behold, all who say, “Our Sustainer is
Allah”, and thereafter (Allah”, and thereafter (IS-TAQOMUIS-TAQOMU) stand firm) stand firm
[in their faith] -[in their faith] - no fear need they have, andno fear need they have, and
neither shall they grieveneither shall they grieve : it is they who are: it is they who are
destined for paradise, therein to abide as adestined for paradise, therein to abide as a
reward for all that they have done.”reward for all that they have done.”
((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 13-14Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 13-14))

““And the acts of obedience (And the acts of obedience (AD-DEENAD-DEEN) most loved (by Allah)) most loved (by Allah)
are those that are performed by its doer,are those that are performed by its doer,
MUDAW-WAMAMUDAW-WAMA (regularly done or consistent).”(regularly done or consistent).”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim)

““This religion (Al-Islam) is easy (This religion (Al-Islam) is easy (YUSRUNYUSRUN), and any one who), and any one who
tries to make it (tries to make it (SHADIDSHADID) hard (upon himself) will be defeated) hard (upon himself) will be defeated
(i.e. he will fail to become consistent)”(i.e. he will fail to become consistent)”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary )

““I (Abu ‘Amr) said: O Messenger of AllahI (Abu ‘Amr) said: O Messenger of Allah ‫ﷺ‬ , tell me, tell me
something about Islam which I need not have to ask anyonesomething about Islam which I need not have to ask anyone
but you. He said :’ Say: I believe in Allah (but you. He said :’ Say: I believe in Allah (AA-MANTU BILLAAHAA-MANTU BILLAAH););
… and thereafter (… and thereafter (ISTAQEEMISTAQEEM) remain upright (steadfast) ”) remain upright (steadfast) ”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim)
WALLAAHU A’LAM

76
””All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto this;All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto this;
for we would certainly not have found the right pathfor we would certainly not have found the right path
unless Allah had guided us!”unless Allah had guided us!”
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77
And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon the
Messenger of Allah and upon His household
and Companions .

78
"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our
progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us ourprogeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our
places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (inplaces for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in
Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.

79
““Our Lord ! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a joy toOur Lord ! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a joy to
our eyes, and cause us to be foremost amongst those who areour eyes, and cause us to be foremost amongst those who are
conscious of Thee! (as ‘mut-taqqin’).”conscious of Thee! (as ‘mut-taqqin’).”
((Qur’an : al-Furqan: 25: 74Qur’an : al-Furqan: 25: 74))

80
"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;
Help us against those that reject faith."Help us against those that reject faith."
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250))

81
““Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after YouOur Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You
have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Gracehave guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace
(Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).”(Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).”
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))

83
““Our Lord ! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; OurOur Lord ! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; Our
Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay onLord! Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay on
those before us : Our Lord ! Lay not on us a burden greaterthose before us : Our Lord ! Lay not on us a burden greater
than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, And grantthan we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, And grant
us forgiveness, Have Mercy on us. You are our protector :us forgiveness, Have Mercy on us. You are our protector :
Help us against the unbelievers.”Help us against the unbelievers.”
((Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 286Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 286))

84
"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter
and save us from the torment of the fire!"and save us from the torment of the fire!"
((Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201))

85
““(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations
of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordanceof Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance
with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”

86
And salutations of Allah and Peace beAnd salutations of Allah and Peace be
upon our Leader Muhammad, and uponupon our Leader Muhammad, and upon
His household and Companions .His household and Companions .

87
”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)

““Grant us (these our supplication),Grant us (these our supplication),
by Your Mercy, (O Allah, You are) theby Your Mercy, (O Allah, You are) the
Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”

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