Tadzkirah for the Muslim converts at Darul Arqam Singapore Mabuhay club pre-IFTAR on last Sunday of Ramadhan 2010. "Important lessons from Ramadhan."

1. BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 5 SEPTEMBER 2010 26 RMADHAN 1431 (HIJRIYAH) @ GALAXY, GEYLANG SINGAPORE Time: 5-15pm “ IMPORTANT LESSONS FROM MADRASAH OF RAMADHAN ” IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB” DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH:2: 183-185

2. “ The best amongst you is the one who learns the Qur’an and who teaches it.” (Hadith reported by Abu Dawud, Tirmidzi and Ibnu Majah ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010

3. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL

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5. بُنِيَ اْلإِسْلاَمُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ “ Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) “ Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim” AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 HOW HAVE YOU DEVELOPED?

6. Reflect upon the purpose and objective of Fasting in Ramadan ..... AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010

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10. MUSLIM FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF AL-ISLAM Submission Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

14. MUSLIM LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Submission Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

15. MUSLIM MU’MEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

16. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of to ‘ Believe ’ is that one: [1] must have trust, feeling secure,;

17. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of to ‘ Believe ’ is that one: [1] must have trust, feeling secure,; [2] accept willingly and undergo the test given;

18. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of to ‘ Believe ’ is that one: [1] must have trust, feeling secure,; [2] accept willingly and undergo the test given; [3] what one claims to believe in, one must manifest this into action in life.

19. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of to ‘ Believe ’ is that one: [1] must have trust, feeling secure,; [2] accept willingly and undergo the test given; [3] what one claims to believe in, one must manifest this into action in life. [4] having no doubt of the promises of eternal reward and the many bestowals in this month;

20. MUSLIM MU’MEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

21. MUSLIM MU’MEEN MU H SEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Best or righteous conduct Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

22. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of to be ‘ Righteous ’ is : [1] to be serving or in constant devotion “ to Allah as though we are seeing Him..... ”;

23. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of to be ‘ Righteous ’ is : [1] to be serving or in constant devotion “ to Allah as though we are seeing Him..... ”; [2] our being good or righteous must be for the benefit of others, for Allah has no need from us.

24. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of to be ‘ Righteous ’ is : [1] to be serving or in constant devotion “ to Allah as though we are seeing Him..... ”; [2] our being good or righteous must be for the benefit of others, for Allah has no need from us. [3] it is not out of vanity but as an expression of gratitude to Allah.

25. MUSLIM MU’MEEN MU H SEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Best or righteous conduct Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

26. MUSLIM MU’MEEN MU H SEEN MU KH LISWEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Best or righteous conduct Sincerity Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

27. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of ‘ Sincerity ’ is : [1] linked closely to TAU H EED .

28. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of ‘ Sincerity ’ is : [1] linked closely to TAU H EED . [2] to remove or turn away from other consideration except for seeking nearness to Allah. It pertains to our innermost intention – our consciousness in our hearts/mind.

29. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Meaning of ‘ Sincerity ’ is : [1] linked closely to TAU H EED . [2] to remove or turn away from other consideration except for seeking nearness to Allah. It pertains to our innermost intention – our consciousness in our hearts/mind. [3] to become aware of the subtlety of the many ‘ enemies within ’ and must wage a relentless struggle ( jihaad ) against these distractions and destructive forces.

30. MUSLIM MU’MEEN MU H SEEN MU KH LISWEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Best or righteous conduct Sincerity Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

31. MUSLIM MU’MEEN MU H SEEN MU KH LISWEEN MUTTAQEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Best or righteous conduct Sincerity God-consciousness or Piety Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

32. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Although one may taste this stage of “ TAQWA ”, yet we must constantly strive to remain steadfast and seek Allah’s bestowal of “ ISTIQOMAH ” – to make us to remain firmly established on this spiritual state.

33. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Although one may taste this stage of “ TAQWA ”, yet we must constantly strive to remain steadfast and seek Allah’s bestowal of “ ISTIQOMAH ” – to make us to remain firmly established on this spiritual state. This is the highest standard of Nobility ( akram ), according to Allah, which we are always commanded to attain to.

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60. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar Allah is Great, Allah is Great, Allah is Great

61. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Laa ilaa-ha – il-lAllah Allaahu Akbar there is no God, but Allah Allah is Great

62. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Allaahu Akbar Wa-lil-laa-hil-Hamd Allah is Great And to Him belongs all Praises

63. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Allaahu Akbar – ka-bee-ra Wal-Hamd-du-lil-laa-hi katsii-ra Allah is the Greatest And to Him belongs Much Praises

64. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Wa-sub-Haa-nallaahi buk-ra-tan wa- a -swee-la And glory be to Allah, in every evening and morning

65. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Laa-ilaa-ha- il-lallaa- hu waH-dah Swa-da-qa-wa’ –dah There is no god, except Allah, Unique He has fulfilled His Promise

66. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Wa-na-swo-ra ‘ab-dah Wa- a- ‘az - za – jun-dah and made Victorious His servant and made Mighty His soldiers

67. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Wa- ha-za-mal – ah-zaa ba waH-dah and by His Unique (Power) He defeated the confederates,

68. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Laa-ilaa-ha- il-lallaah Wa-laa – na’ – bu-du- il-laa –iy-yaah There is no god, except Allah, And we worship (serve) none other (as God) except Him

69. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Mukh-li-swee-na – lahud- deen Wa-lau- ka-ri-hal kaa –fi-ruun with sincere and exclusive devotion even though the unbelievers hate it

70. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Laa ilaa-ha – il-lAllah Allaahu Akbar there is no God, but Allah Allah is Great

71. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Allaahu Akbar Wa-lil-laa-hil-Hamd Allah is Great And to Him belongs all Praises

72. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyed-na Muhammad wa ‘ala - aalie sayyed-na Muhammad O Allah, have Mercy on our Prophet Muhammad and on the family of our Prophet Muhammad

73. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 wa -‘ala as-Haabie sayyed-na Muhammad wa-’ ala an-swari sayyed-na Muhammad and on the companions of our Prophet Muhammad and on the helpers of our Prophet Muhammad

74. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 wa -‘ala azwaa-jie sayyed-na Muhammad Wa-’ ala dzur-riy-ya-tie sayyed-na Muhammad and on the wives of our Prophet Muhammad and on the progeny of our Prophet Muhammad

75. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 wa – sal-lim tas-lee-man ka-thee-ra and Bestow upon them much peace.

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