LESSON ON 'AKHLAQ'FROM  AL-QUR'AN SURAH [41] AL-FUSSILAT AYAT 30-36 IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB” DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE 8 JANUARY 2012 (SUNDAY) 3 PM @ THE GALAXY Muslim Converts Assn. Spore GEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

1. BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL SINGAPURA UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB” DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE 8 JANUARY 2012 (SUNDAY) 3 PM @ THE GALAXY Muslim Converts Assn. Spore GEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012) SURAH [41] AL-FUSSILAT AYAT 30-36

2. "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO TEACHES IT"- ( HADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARY ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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4. “ Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.” ( Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

5. And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10 5) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

6. “ And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way ( ummatan wasotan ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind ( shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas ) , and the Messenger as a witness over you.“ ( Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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8. Sufyan ibn ‘Abdullah narrates: I asked’ O Messenger of Allah! Tell me of Islam (a teaching) which I need not have to ask (about it any more from) anyone else. (Prophet s.a.a.w. then ) said: “Say (proclaim) I solemnly believe in Allah and from then onwards ISTIQOMAH (remain steadfast and true to this claim in your life).” ( Hadith reported by Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

9. “ Indeed, those who have said, "Our Lord is Allah " and then remained on a right course ( ISTIQOMAH ) - the angels will descend upon them, [saying], "Do not fear and do not grieve but receive good tidings of Paradise, which you were promised.” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 30) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

10. QAF-WAU-MIM QAU-MA QI-YAAM “ get up; stand up; erect, rise; remain standing; undertake; etc.” QAA-MA “ stature; build; stand ” QA-WAAM “ straightness; upright; rightness; properness; strength; firmness; consistency; ” “ straightness; sincerity; uprightness; integrity; correctness; etc.” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

11. “ Guide us to the straight path ( SIRAT AL-MUSTAQIM ) - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.” ( Qur’an: Fatihah: 1: 6-7 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

12. “ Say, ‘O [Muhammad], "I am only a man like you to whom it has been revealed that your god is but one God; so take a straight course to Him ( FAS-TAQIM ) and seek His forgiveness.’ And woe to those who associate others with Allah –” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 6 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

13. “ ( FA - AQIM ) So direct your face toward the religion, inclining to truth. [Adhere to] the FITRAH of Allah (primordial disposition-nature) upon which He has created [all] people. No change should there be in the creation of Allah. That is the correct religion ( DEENUL-QAY-YIM ), but most of the people do not know.” ( Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

14. “ We have certainly created man in the best of stature ( AHSANI - TAQ-WIM ); Then We return him to the lowest of the low, Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds, for they will have a reward uninterrupted” ( Qur’an: at-Tin: 95: 4-6 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

15. “ And those who are patient, seeking the countenance of their Lord, and establish prayer ( WA-AQAA-MAS-SWOLAH ) and spend from what We have provided for them secretly and publicly and prevent evil with good - those will have the good consequence of [this] home -” ( Qur’an: Ra’-ad: 13: 22 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

16. “ We [angels] were your allies in worldly life and [are so] in the Hereafter. And you will have therein whatever your souls desire, and you will have therein whatever you request [or wish]” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 31) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

17. “ As accommodation (hospitable gift) from a [Lord who is] Forgiving and Merciful.” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 32) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

18. “ And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah and does righteousness and says, "Indeed, I am of the Muslims.” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

19. “ And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend.” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

20. “ But none is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except one having great portion [of good].” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 35) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

21. “ Hence, if it should happen that a prompting from Satan stirs thee up [to blind anger], seek refuge with Allah: behold, He alone is all-hearing, all-knowing!” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 36) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

22. “ The best ones amongst you is the person who makes your remember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.” ( Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a .) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

23. “ And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam), through you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for you is better than the whole world and whatever it contains.” ( Hadith of the Prophet ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

24. “ Whosoever shows to another (ways) towards the doing of a goodness, for him will be the same reward as the doer of that goodness.” ( Hadith of the Prophet ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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26. “ 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.” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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28. "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people." All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

29. O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us. O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

30. O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

31. Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

32. O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

33. And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

34. And do not let us be protected (by others) except only with Your Protection (as our Guardian). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

35. And do not make us to be of those who differ from Your command and who are disobedient towards You. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

36. And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

37. And there is no power nor strength except with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

38. And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

39. And all the Praises belongs to Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the world All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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