Weitere ähnliche Inhalte Ähnlich wie [Slideshare]fardh'ain lesson#4-arkaan-ul-iiman-in-allah-(11 novl2011) (20) Mehr von Zhulkeflee Ismail (20) Kürzlich hochgeladen (20) [Slideshare]fardh'ain lesson#4-arkaan-ul-iiman-in-allah-(11 novl2011)1. “ A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL LESSON # 4 Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. “ To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALL UPDATED NOVEMBER 2011 Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pm Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ ARKAAN AL-IIMAN” Articles of Faith / Belief IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL BELIEVE IN ALLAH 2. (The basic message of Islam) FARDHU’AIN : CONDUCTED BY USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK “ Beginners’ Manual on Islam ” IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS 5. “ There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most outstanding of them is still available to be considered by anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without doubt, the Qur’an .... ” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS TO CONTINUE ... 9. “…… and neither does he (Muhammad) speak out of his own desire : that (which he conveys to you) is but (a divine) inspiration with which he is being inspired - something that a very mighty one has imparted to him…” ( Qur’an : An-Najm : 53 : 3-4 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 27. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) "In (with) the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful." ( Qur'an: Al-Fatiha: 1: 1 ) 30. "No vision can encompass Him, whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is unfathomable (latif) * , all-aware.“ ( Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 31. "There is nothing like unto Him * , and yet He alone is all-hearing, all-seeing.“ ( Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 33. Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. have said: "(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon Allah's creation and do not try to think of His Essence (Dzat), for you will certainly not be able to comprehend it.“ ( Hadith ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 35. “ And yet, some people choose to worship certain earthly things or beings as deities that [are supposed to] resurrect the dead; and they fail to realize that, had there been in heaven or on earth any either deity besides Allah, both [those realms] would surely have fallen to ruin! But limitless in His Glory is Allah, enthroned in His awesome almightiness [far] above anything that man can devise by way of definition!” ( Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 21-22 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 43. ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA – A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM “ O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the committing of the sins which I do not know.” ( Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la ) DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD : All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 45. "Allah is He, whom there is no other god; Who knows (all things), both secret and open, He, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.“ ( Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 22 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 46. "Allah is He, whom there is no other god; the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace and Perfection, the Guardian of faith, the Preserver of Safety, the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the Supreme.“ ( Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 22 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 47. "Glory be to Allah! (High is He) above the partners they attribute to Him.“ ( Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 23 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 48. "He is Allah! The Creator, the Evolver, the Bestower of forms (and colours) – to Him belongs the Most Beautiful Names!“ ( Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 24 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 49. "Whatever is in the heavens or on Earth, both declare His Praise and Glory!“ ( Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 24 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 50. "And if my servants ask you concerning Me – behold, I am near; I respond to the call of him who calls Me: let him then respond unto Me, and believe in Me, so that they might follow the right way“ ( Qur'an: Baqarah: 2: 186 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 51. "Say: '[Thus speaks Allah] O you servants of Mine who have transgressed against your own selves! Despair not of Allah's mercy: behold, Allah forgives all sins – for verily, He alone is much-forgiving, a dispenser of Grace!“ ( Qur'an: Zumar: 39: 53 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 52. "No vision can encompass Him whereas He encompasses all vision : for He is unfathomable, all-Aware." ( Qur'an: An'am: 6: 103 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 54. "That no bearer of burdens shall be made to bear another's burden; and naught shall be accounted unto man accept what he is striving for; and in time [the nature of all] his striving will be shown [to him in its true light], whereupon he shall be requited for it with the fullest requital; and that with thy Sustainer is the beginning and the end [of all that exists].“ ( Qur'an: Najm: 53: 38-42 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 55. This is one of the traditional approaches in ensuring the understanding of attributes of Allah, amongst Muslims who are exposed to other religious or philosophical views, does not deviate from that of the pious predecessors’ (Salafus-Soleheen) EXTRACTED FROM “INTRODUCTION TO TAUHEED COURSE NOTES” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 56. TO DISTINGUISH ALLAH’S EXISTENCE FROM THAT OF CREATION AND MUSLIMS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ALLAH’S ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES ADDITIONAL NOTES All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 57. “ And there is nothing that could be compared to Him. ” ( Qur’an: Surah al-Ikhlash: 112 ) ADDITIONAL NOTES All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 58. "There is nothing like unto Him * , and yet He alone is all-hearing, all-seeing.“ ( Qur’an: Surah As-Shura 42 : 11 ) ADDITIONAL NOTES All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 59. Thus, even the " how " of His being " different " from everything else is beyond the categories of human thought. Therefore, the concern in Islamic theology is not in trying to discern His Essence ( Dzat ), which is an impossibility due to human imperfection and limitation. But we are encourage to know Him by way of His attributes and other Signs ( Aayat ). The Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w . have said: "(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon Allah's attributes ( Sifat ) and do not try to think of (reality of) His Essence ( Dzat ).“ ( Hadith reported by Abu-Shaykh – al Jami’ : 134 Risalah Tauhid ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 62. “ .. in it (Al-Qur’an) are AAYAT MU H KAMAT - verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they are the FOUNDATION OF THE BOOK : others are AAYAT MUTASHAABIHAT – verses not of well-established meaning.” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 7 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 64. “ But those in whose hearts is perversity follow the part thereof that is not of well-established meaning ( AAYAT MUTASHAABIHAT ), seeking discord, and searching for its interpretation but no one knows its true meanings except Allah * , and those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it is from our Lord"; and none will grasp the Message except men of understanding.” ...” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 7 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 80. Say, "O disbelievers, I do not worship what you worship. Nor are you worshippers of what I worship. Nor will I be a worshipper of what you worship. Nor will you be worshippers of what I worship. For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.“ ( Qur’an: Kafirun: 109: 1-6 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 82. “ Say: ‘O People of the Book (Scripture)! Exceed not in your religion the bounds (of what is proper), trespassing beyond the Truth, nor follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by – who misled many, and strayed (themselves from the even Way.” ( Qur’an: al- Maa-’idah: 5 : 77 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 83. Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to a common word between us and you: that we shall worship none but God (Allah), and that we shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take others for lords beside God (Allah). And if they turn away, then say: Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him). ( Qur’an: Aal ‘Imran 3:64 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 84. LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WA H DAHU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – WALAHUL- H AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER, “ There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except All a h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .” IMPORTANT DZIKR All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Hinweis der Redaktion 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. 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Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. 11/11/11 17:35 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. 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