Slides presentation of ta on introduction to "Tazkiyyatun-Nafs" - delivered 14 June 2009, at Darul Arqam Singapore, organized by "Mabuhay Club"

1. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 “ Tasawwur Islam – Islamic Worldview.” - Series of Lecture on Islamization Presentation by: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (PERGAS) TASAWWUR ISLAM

2. MAN CREATED IN THE BEST OF CONFORMATION “ We have indeed created man in the best of moulds, then do We abase him (to be) the lowest of the low― Except such as believe and do righteous deeds: for they shall have a reward unfailing.” (Qur’an: at-Tin: 95: 4-6) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

3. Angelic Satanic Adamic Animalistic Vegetative AQLIYYAH - عقلية WAHMI/KHAYALI - خيالي ~ وهمي FITRAH SALIMA - فطرة سليمة BAHIMIYAH - بهيمية NABAATIYAH - نباتية WITHIN MAN, HE SHARES MANY POWERS AS IN OTHER BEINGS MAN CREATED IN THE BEST OF CONFORMATION AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 TASAWWUR ISLAM

7. MAN ENDOWED WITH MORAL DISCERNMENT “ And a soul ( Nafs ) and Him Who perfected it. And inspired it (with conscience of) what is wrong for it and (what is) right for it. He is indeed successful who causes it to grow, And he is indeed a failure who stunted it.” (Qur’an: ash-Shams: 91: 7-10) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

8. MAN ENDOWED WITH MORAL DISCERNMENT “ Verily We have created Man into toil and struggle. Thinketh he, that none hath power over him? He may say (boastfully): "Wealth have I squandered in abundance!” Thinketh he that none beholdeth him? Have We not made for him a pair of eyes?― And a tongue, and a pair of lips?― And shown him the two highways? (Qur’an: al-Balad: 90: 7-10) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

9. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 “ O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an avowed enemy.” (Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208 )

10. ‘ ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH (Creed or Theology) Purpose / Objective Development of Certainty (Belief) Awareness of Reality / Truth Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood, What is involved ? ‘ Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect) Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception) Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions What is the Effect ? To develop firm conviction, strong principle, Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah (Tauhiid); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man. Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 Extracted from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” By Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail -PERGAS (pg 154)

11. ‘ ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH (Creed or Theology) Purpose / Objective Development of Certainty (Belief) Awareness of Reality / Truth Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood, What is involved ? ‘ Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect) Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception) Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions What is the Effect ? To develop firm conviction, strong principle, Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah (Tauhiid); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man. RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE: Languages, Logic & philosophy, Epistemology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Astronomy, Geology, History, Anthropology, Marine & Space, Etc. Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 Extracted from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” By Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail -PERGAS (pg 154)

12. ‘ ILM FIQH (Practical Laws for life; Learning of the Shari’ah) Purpose / Objective Development of Correct Practices; Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam) What is involved ? Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life Capability to implementing them in life What is the Effect ? To develop a community of people, Inviting to what is good Enjoining what is right, and forbidding evil, Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust) As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent), Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God. Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

13. ‘ ILM FIQH (Practical Laws for life; Learning of the Shari’ah) Purpose / Objective Development of Correct Practices; Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam) What is involved ? Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life Capability to implementing them in life What is the Effect ? To develop a community of people, Inviting to what is good Enjoining what is right, and forbidding evil, Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust) As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent), Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God. BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH ‘ ibadah (personal devotion / worship) Muamalah (social transaction) Munakahah (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth) Jinayah (crimes & punishment) Qoda’iyah (judiciary) jihad (struggle in war & peace) imarah (Leadership/government) Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 Extracted from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” By Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail -PERGAS (pg 154)

14. ‘ ILM FIQH (Practical Laws for life; Learning of the Shari’ah) Purpose / Objective Development of Correct Practices; Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam) What is involved ? Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life Capability to implementing them in life What is the Effect ? To develop a community of people, Inviting to what is good Enjoining what is right, and forbidding evil, Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust) As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent), Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God. BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH ‘ ibadah (personal devotion / worship) Muamalah (social transaction) Munakahah (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth) Jinayah (crimes & punishment) Qoda’iyah (judiciary) jihad (struggle in war & peace) imarah (Leadership/government) RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE: All applied sciences, technology and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & administrative sciences etc. that can assist in the fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical with moral progress, and the well-being of Man & society, etc. Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 Extracted from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” By Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail -PERGAS (pg 154)

15. ‘ ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN (Science of human Disposition/ Sufism) Purpose / Objective Development of Righteous Personality Purification/perfection of the Self What is involved ? Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs) Best behaviour in relationship with Allah, within oneself, and with others. Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis) What is the Effect ? Development of Most noble personality traits Founded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [ Nabiyyin ] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w., his Household [ itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul ] and loyal Companions [As haab] , In fellowship with the Truthful [ siddiqqin ], the Witnesses & martyrs [ shuhada ] and the Righteous servants of Allah [ Solihin ]; Striving to purify the Self ( Nafs ) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. (The Perfected Man – “ Insan Kaamil”) Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

16. ‘ ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN (Science of human Disposition/ Sufism) Purpose / Objective Development of Righteous Personality Purification/perfection of the Self What is involved ? Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs) Best behaviour in relationship with Allah, within oneself, and with others. Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis) What is the Effect ? Development of Most noble personality traits Founded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [ Nabiyyin ] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w., his Household [ itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul ] and loyal Companions [As haab] , In fellowship with the Truthful [ siddiqqin ], the Witnesses & martyrs [ shuhada ] and the Righteous servants of Allah [ Solihin ]; Striving to purify the Self ( Nafs ) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. (The Perfected Man – “ Insan Kaamil”) RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE: This aspect of development requires practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition ( Akhlaq ). Therefore, the close equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc. Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 Extracted from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” By Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail -PERGAS (pg 154)

17. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 Say (O Muhammad) : I am only a mortal like you. My Lord inspires in me that your God is only One God. And whoever hopes for the meeting with his Lord, let him do righteous work, and make none sharer of the worship due unto his Lord. ( Qur’an: Kahfi:18110 )

18. TAUHIID FAITH – ‘AMAL - IHSAN RIGHTEOUS DEEDS MUST COMPRISE OF : AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

19. TAUHIID FAITH – ‘AMAL - IHSAN RIGHTEOUS DEEDS MUST COMPRISE OF : [1] CORRECT AQIDAH – BELIEF AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

20. TAUHIID FAITH – ‘AMAL - IHSAN RIGHTEOUS DEEDS MUST COMPRISE OF : [1] CORRECT AQIDAH – BELIEF [2] CORRECT ‘AMAL – PRACTICES AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

21. TAUHIID FAITH – ‘AMAL - IHSAN RIGHTEOUS DEEDS MUST COMPRISE OF : [1] CORRECT AQIDAH – BELIEF [2] CORRECT ‘AMAL – PRACTICES [3] CORRECT INNER ATTITUDE AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

22. TAUHIID FAITH – ‘AMAL - IHSAN RIGHTEOUS DEEDS ULTIMATELY DEPENDENT UPON “ NIYYAH” INTENTION إِنَّمَااْلأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَةِ “ Verily Deeds are with intention” AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

23. TAUHIID FAITH – ‘AMAL - IHSAN RIGHTEOUS DEEDS ULTIMATELY DEPENDENT UPON “ NIYYAH” INTENTION إِنَّمَااْلأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَةِ “ Verily Deeds are with intention” INTENTION ULTIMATELY IS LOCATED IN OUR HEARTS AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

24. They will ask thee concerning the Spirit(Ruh). Say: The Spirit is by command of my Lord, and of knowledge ye have been vouchsafed but little. (Q:17:85) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005

32. REMEMBER ALLAH DEMANDS SINCERITY (IKHLAS) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 ” And they are ordered naught else than to serve Allah, keeping religion pure (sincere) for Him, as men by nature upright “ (Q: Bayyinah:98: 5)

33. REMEMBER ALLAH DEMANDS PURITY (ZAKAH) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 “ He is indeed successful who causes it ( Nafs – self) to grow in purity, And he is indeed a failure who stunted (corrupts) it.” (Qur’an: ash-Shams: 91: 10)

35. REMEMBER THE DAY WE WILL BE RETURNING TO ALLAH AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 ” The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart ( Qolbun saleem ). “ (Q: Shuara:26: 88-89)

36. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 TASAWWUR ISLAM ” The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart ( Qolbun saleem ). “ (Q: Shuara:26: 88-89)

37. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 TASAWWUR ISLAM ” The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart ( Qolbun saleem ). “ (Q: Shuara:26: 88-89)

38. التَّخَلِّىْ مِنَ الرَّذَاءِلِ Empty the heart of every base, demeaning or immoral traits. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 TASAWWUR ISLAM ” The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart ( Qolbun saleem ). “ (Q: Shuara:26: 88-89)

39. التَّحَلِّى بِالْفَضَاءِلِ Beautify the heart with Noble traits or virtues التَّخَلِّىْ مِنَ الرَّذَاءِلِ Empty the heart of every base, demeaning or immoral traits. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 TASAWWUR ISLAM ” The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart ( Qolbun saleem ). “ (Q: Shuara:26: 88-89)

40. التَّبَرِّى عَمَّا سِوَى اللَّهِ To be sincere & pure, from any except only for the sake of, (or being in and with) Allah التَّحَلِّى بِالْفَضَاءِلِ Beautify the heart with Noble traits or virtues التَّخَلِّىْ مِنَ الرَّذَاءِلِ Empty the heart of every base, demeaning or immoral traits. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 TASAWWUR ISLAM ” The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart ( Qolbun saleem ). “ (Q: Shuara:26: 88-89)

41. التَّبَرِّى عَمَّا سِوَى اللَّهِ To be sincere & pure, from any except only for the sake of, (or being in and with) Allah التَّحَلِّى بِالْفَضَاءِلِ Beautify the heart with Noble traits or virtues التَّخَلِّىْ مِنَ الرَّذَاءِلِ Empty the heart of every base, demeaning or immoral traits. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005 TASAWWUR ISLAM ” The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart ( Qolbun saleem ). “ (Q: Shuara:26: 88-89)