[Slideshare] fardh'ain-lesson#8(a)-arkaan-ul-iiman-in-hereafter(11-may-l2012)

““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”

Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

LESSON # 8

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““ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”Articles of Faith / BeliefArticles of Faith / Belief

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

BELIEVE IN BELIEVE IN LIFE IN THE HEREAFTERLIFE IN THE HEREAFTER

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)

FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””

FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers

to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord

Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is

none besides Allah.none besides Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.

““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning Arabic name meaning

““the Praised Onethe Praised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered

Prophet, the servant and Messenger of Allah, Prophet, the servant and Messenger of Allah,

the Awaited Seal of Prophethood after whom the Awaited Seal of Prophethood after whom

there will be no more prophet sent.there will be no more prophet sent.

“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:Bear witness that there is Bear witness that there is none deserving of worship none deserving of worship except Allah, and that except Allah, and that Muhammad is His servant Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.and Messenger.

“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to establish Swolah And to establish Swolah (the obligatory five daily (the obligatory five daily worship or specific worship or specific devotion).devotion).

“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to pay the Zakah And to pay the Zakah (obligatory tax upon the (obligatory tax upon the wealth).wealth).

“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to make pilgrimage And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba in Makkah) if you are able.in Makkah) if you are able.

“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to observe fasting And to observe fasting daily in the month of daily in the month of Ramadhan.Ramadhan.

.....“Tell me about iiman (Faith/Belief)”

(Belief) iiman is that you:(Belief) iiman is that you:Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;His angels;His angels;His Books,His Books,His Messengers;His Messengers;In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;In the Decree, the good & In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes from (the bad, all comes from (the eternal knowledge of) eternal knowledge of) Allah;Allah;

““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:

... That you serve (worship) ... That you serve (worship) Allah as though you see Allah as though you see Him, but if you do not see Him, but if you do not see Him, He (Allah) sees you.”Him, He (Allah) sees you.”

........ “ Tell me about ‘Al-........ “ Tell me about ‘Al-Ihsan’- (the Best or Ihsan’- (the Best or Righteous conduct or Righteous conduct or Excellence)”Excellence)”

IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.

Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)

IIMANIIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense

perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the

unseen”.

It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means

“safety, peace, security, protection”

It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it

instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,

restlessness etc.

Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or

faith must be with knowledge.

"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou

hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight

and heart - all of them - will be called to accountand heart - all of them - will be called to account

for it (on Judgement Day).“for it (on Judgement Day).“

((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))

Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Must be with

knowledge.

Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere

blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.

Must be with knowledge.

Three sources for knowledge:

[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;

[2] Reasoning - ;

[3] True report - ;

(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:

Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;

His angels;His angels;

His Books,His Books,

His Messengers;His Messengers;

In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;

In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes

from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah

Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”

(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:

Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;

His angels;His angels;

His Books,His Books,

His Messengers;His Messengers;

In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;

In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes

from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah

Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”

THE FIFTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE FIFTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

“Behold thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a Behold thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a

vicegerent on earth." They said "Wilt thou place therein one vicegerent on earth." They said "Wilt thou place therein one

who will make mischief therein and shed blood? Whilst we who will make mischief therein and shed blood? Whilst we

do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?"

He (Allah) said: "I know what ye know not." He (Allah) said: "I know what ye know not."

((Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 30Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 30))

Allah wishes to honour mankind over the Angels, Allah wishes to honour mankind over the Angels,

despite the fact that mankind may also be capable of despite the fact that mankind may also be capable of

mischief and shedding blood. Whereas the angels are mischief and shedding blood. Whereas the angels are

pure and in constant devotion to Allah, and yet it is pure and in constant devotion to Allah, and yet it is

mankind that was chosen.mankind that was chosen.

Justice would demand that there should be some Justice would demand that there should be some basis or reason for their deserving it.basis or reason for their deserving it.

Does it therefore meant that all of mankind would Does it therefore meant that all of mankind would

deserve the honour in perpetuity (forever)?deserve the honour in perpetuity (forever)?

“ It is We who have placed you with authority on earth, and

provided you therein with means for the fulfilment of your

life: small are the thanks that ye give!

It is We who created you and gave you shape; then We

bade the angels prostrate to Adam, and they prostrated, not

so Iblis; he refused to be of those who bow down.”

(Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 10-11)

““(Allah) said: "what prevented thee from bowing down (Allah) said: "what prevented thee from bowing down

when I commanded thee?" He (Iblis) said: "I am better than when I commanded thee?" He (Iblis) said: "I am better than

he: thou didst create me from fire, and him from clay." he: thou didst create me from fire, and him from clay."

(Allah) said: "Get thee down from this: it is not for thee to (Allah) said: "Get thee down from this: it is not for thee to

be arrogant here: get out, for thou art of the meanest (of be arrogant here: get out, for thou art of the meanest (of

creatures).” creatures).”

((Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 12-13Qur’an: Surah al-A’raf: 7: 12-13))

““He (Iblis) said: "Give me respite till the day they He (Iblis) said: "Give me respite till the day they

are raised up.“ are raised up.“

(Allah) said: "Be thou amongst those who have (Allah) said: "Be thou amongst those who have

respite.” respite.”

““He (Iblis) said: "Because thou hast thrown me out of the He (Iblis) said: "Because thou hast thrown me out of the

Way, lo! I will lie in wait for them on Thy straight Way. Way, lo! I will lie in wait for them on Thy straight Way.

Then will I assault them from before them and behind Then will I assault them from before them and behind

them, from their right and their left: them, from their right and their left: nor wilt Thou findnor wilt Thou find, in , in

most of them, most of them, gratitudegratitude (for Thy mercies). (for Thy mercies).

(Allah) said: "(Allah) said: "Get out from this, disgraced and expelled. If Get out from this, disgraced and expelled. If

any of them follow thee Hell will I fill with you allany of them follow thee Hell will I fill with you all.” .”

Mankind’s test began when Mankind’s test began when IblisIblis , after being , after being

accursed by Allah because of his arrogance and accursed by Allah because of his arrogance and

disobedience, requested to be given the opportunity to disobedience, requested to be given the opportunity to

tempt mankind. He was in fact challenging Allah’s Justice tempt mankind. He was in fact challenging Allah’s Justice

& Wisdom.& Wisdom.

His arrogance and enmity towards Adam a.s. and all His arrogance and enmity towards Adam a.s. and all

of mankind, became a cause, for which Allah puts us all, of mankind, became a cause, for which Allah puts us all,

mankind as well as the mankind as well as the jinnjinn, to a test on this temporary , to a test on this temporary

life on earth.life on earth.

Reward and punishment, surely would be for Reward and punishment, surely would be for those who deserves – it is not granted arbitrarily.those who deserves – it is not granted arbitrarily.

““Then did Satan make them slip from the (Garden) and get Then did Satan make them slip from the (Garden) and get

them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We

said: "Get ye down all (ye people) with said: "Get ye down all (ye people) with enmity between enmity between

yourselvesyourselves. On earth will be your dwelling place and your . On earth will be your dwelling place and your

means of means of livelihood for a timelivelihood for a time." ."

“ “Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration and Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration and

his Lord turned toward him; for He is Oft-Returning Most his Lord turned toward him; for He is Oft-Returning Most

Merciful.Merciful.

We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure, We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure,

there comes to you guidance from Me, there comes to you guidance from Me, whosoever follows whosoever follows

My guidance on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieveMy guidance on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. .

But But those who reject Faith and belie Our Sithose who reject Faith and belie Our Signs, they shall gns, they shall

be be Companions of the FireCompanions of the Fire; they shall abide therein." ; they shall abide therein."

((Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah 2: 37-39Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah 2: 37-39))

“ “ Hallowed be He (Allah) in whose hand all dominion rests, Hallowed be He (Allah) in whose hand all dominion rests,

since He has the power to will anything: He Who created since He has the power to will anything: He Who created

death as well as life, death as well as life, so that He might put you to a test [and so that He might put you to a test [and

thus show] which of you is best in conduct, thus show] which of you is best in conduct, andand [make you [make you

realize that] He (Allah) alone is almighty, truly forgiving.”realize that] He (Allah) alone is almighty, truly forgiving.”

((Qur’an: Surah al-Mulk: 67: 1-2Qur’an: Surah al-Mulk: 67: 1-2))

“ “ Say: ‘O my servants who have transgressed against their Say: ‘O my servants who have transgressed against their

own souls! own souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah

forgives all sinsforgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. : for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His [Will], Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His [Will],

before the Penalty comes on youbefore the Penalty comes on you: After that ye shall not be : After that ye shall not be

helped.”helped.”

((Qur’an: Surah az-Zumar: 39: 53-54Qur’an: Surah az-Zumar: 39: 53-54))

““O ye who believe! O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully);enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully);

and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you

an avowed enemy.”an avowed enemy.”

“ “O ye who believe! (Be conscious of and ) Fear Allah and O ye who believe! (Be conscious of and ) Fear Allah and let let

every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the

morrow. morrow.

Yea, (be conscious of and) fear Allah: for Allah is well-Yea, (be conscious of and) fear Allah: for Allah is well-

acquainted with (all) that ye do. And be ye not like those who acquainted with (all) that ye do. And be ye not like those who

forgot Allah; and He made them forget their own souls! such forgot Allah; and He made them forget their own souls! such

are the rebellious transgressors! are the rebellious transgressors! Not equal are the Companions Not equal are the Companions

of the Fire and the Companions of the Gardenof the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: it is the : it is the

Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.” Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”

((Qur’an: Surah al-Hashr: 59: 18-20Qur’an: Surah al-Hashr: 59: 18-20) )

Sceptics may argue: “Sceptics may argue: “How can someone that has died, How can someone that has died,

rotted and dispersed like dust can be resurrected back rotted and dispersed like dust can be resurrected back

againagain?” – But, they conveniently forget about how they ?” – But, they conveniently forget about how they

were first created ... In fact seemingly from nothing ... were first created ... In fact seemingly from nothing ...

how was it possible then?how was it possible then?

“ “ Was he not a drop of fluid which gushed forth? Then he Was he not a drop of fluid which gushed forth? Then he

became a clot; then Allah shaped and fashioned, and made became a clot; then Allah shaped and fashioned, and made

of him a pair, the male and femaleof him a pair, the male and female? Is not He (Who does so) ? Is not He (Who does so)

able to bring the dead to life?”able to bring the dead to life?”

((Qur’an: Surah al-Qiyamah: 75: 37-40Qur’an: Surah al-Qiyamah: 75: 37-40))

“ “ And he coineth Us a similitude and hath forgotten the fact And he coineth Us a similitude and hath forgotten the fact

of his creation saying: ‘Who shall revive these bones when of his creation saying: ‘Who shall revive these bones when

they have rotted away?’ Say: they have rotted away?’ Say: ‘He (Allah) will revive them, ‘He (Allah) will revive them,

Who produced them at the first (instance), for He is Knower Who produced them at the first (instance), for He is Knower

of every creation.”of every creation.”

((Qur’an: Surah Ya-Seen: 36: 78-79Qur’an: Surah Ya-Seen: 36: 78-79))

“ “ He (Allah) it is Who produces creation (in the first instance), He (Allah) it is Who produces creation (in the first instance),

then reproduced it, and then reproduced it, and it is easier for Him (to raise the it is easier for Him (to raise the

dead). dead). His, is the sublime similitude in the heavens and in the His, is the sublime similitude in the heavens and in the

earth, He is the Mighty, the Wise.”earth, He is the Mighty, the Wise.”

((Qur’an: Surah Rum: 30: 27Qur’an: Surah Rum: 30: 27))

For us who already accept that our existence owes For us who already accept that our existence owes

itself to a Creator, belief in the resurrection is a itself to a Creator, belief in the resurrection is a

corollary to this present life.corollary to this present life.

It is not difficult to accept the possibility of It is not difficult to accept the possibility of

resurrection since we are already convinced that our resurrection since we are already convinced that our

existence is created by Allah – Who also has informed existence is created by Allah – Who also has informed

us of what is to come after death.us of what is to come after death.

Those who are doubtful of it should first seek to Those who are doubtful of it should first seek to

explain how their present existence came about, in the explain how their present existence came about, in the

first place.first place.

Until then, it is beyond their capacity to theorise Until then, it is beyond their capacity to theorise

about what will happen after their death.about what will happen after their death.

““The example of [this] worldly life The example of [this] worldly life is but like rain which We is but like rain which We

have sent down from the sky that the plants of the earth have sent down from the sky that the plants of the earth

absorb - [those] from which men and livestock eat - until, absorb - [those] from which men and livestock eat - until,

when the earth has taken on its adornment and is beautified when the earth has taken on its adornment and is beautified

and its people suppose that they have capability over it, there and its people suppose that they have capability over it, there

comes to it Our command by night or by day, and comes to it Our command by night or by day, and We make it We make it

as a harvest, as if it had not flourished yesterdayas a harvest, as if it had not flourished yesterday. Thus do We . Thus do We

explain in detail the signs for a people who give thought.”explain in detail the signs for a people who give thought.”

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 24Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 24))

““Halia ini tanam-tanaman, Halia ini tanam-tanaman, Ke barat juga akan rebahnya, Ke barat juga akan rebahnya,

Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman, Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman, Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya”Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya”

““Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn,

Life in this world is but on borrowed times, Life in this world is but on borrowed times, For the Hereafter is where all must eternally For the Hereafter is where all must eternally return”return”

TO CONTINUE IN # PART 8 (b)TO CONTINUE IN # PART 8 (b)

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