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LESSONS ON ISLAMIC LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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““VERILY, in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example VERILY, in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example

for everyone who looks forward [with hope and awe] to for everyone who looks forward [with hope and awe] to

Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah unceasingly.”Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah unceasingly.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 6Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 6))


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““Imitating (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest form of Imitating (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest form of

flattery (praiseflattery (praise)!” is an English proverb. )!” is an English proverb.

It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether we It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether we

have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our Prophet have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w. as the most beloved and best of Allah’s creation Muhammad s.a.w. as the most beloved and best of Allah’s creation

((khayr-al-khal-qil-lahkhayr-al-khal-qil-lah).).

He, whose name is “He, whose name is “the praised onethe praised one”, indeed is praised by Allah, ”, indeed is praised by Allah,

Who is the Creator of every creation:Who is the Creator of every creation:

““And thou (Muhammad) standest on an exalted standard of character.”And thou (Muhammad) standest on an exalted standard of character.”((Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4))


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NoteNote: Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s noble : Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s noble

akhlaqakhlaq that we must strive to imitate and instil in ourselves. that we must strive to imitate and instil in ourselves.

Yet, mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy (Yet, mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy (nifaqnifaq) )

or ostentatious (or ostentatious (riya riya ’’) or even conceit () or even conceit (‘‘ujubujub). We seek refuge in ). We seek refuge in

Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.

The inner cleansing (The inner cleansing (tazkiyya al-nafs tazkiyya al-nafs ) and constancy () and constancy (istiqomahistiqomah) )

in striving (in striving (mujaahadamujaahada), with seeking Allah’s ), with seeking Allah’s TaufiqTaufiq and Guidance, and Guidance,

is crucial. Thus, apart from having correct belief (is crucial. Thus, apart from having correct belief (AqeedahAqeedah)), ,

conforming with correct conforming with correct ‘‘AmaliyyahAmaliyyah (outward deeds) we also (outward deeds) we also

require inculcation of noble disposition (require inculcation of noble disposition (akhlaq al-kareema akhlaq al-kareema ).).


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As in every Islamic religious sciences (‘As in every Islamic religious sciences (‘ulum al-Deenulum al-Deen) viz. ) viz. QUR’AN, QUR’AN,

QIRA’AT, AHADITH, FIQH, AQEEDAH, SEERAHQIRA’AT, AHADITH, FIQH, AQEEDAH, SEERAH, etc. which can be , etc. which can be

traced and linked to unbroken chains of transmitters (traced and linked to unbroken chains of transmitters (ISNADISNAD) back ) back

to the Prophet s.a.a.w. so too is the imperative in matters of to the Prophet s.a.a.w. so too is the imperative in matters of

spiritual practices – the traditional methodology.spiritual practices – the traditional methodology.

And thus at the stage of development termed variously as And thus at the stage of development termed variously as

TAZKIYYATUN NUFUSTAZKIYYATUN NUFUS, or , or TASAWWUFTASAWWUF or or AKHLAQAKHLAQ, which is , which is the the

practice of Islam at the level of practice of Islam at the level of IHSANIHSAN – one preferably needs to be – one preferably needs to be

“upon the spiritual way or practices”“upon the spiritual way or practices”, linked through examples of , linked through examples of

practices of righteous scholars, which has an unbroken chain of practices of righteous scholars, which has an unbroken chain of

transmission back to the Prophet s.a.w. termed as “ transmission back to the Prophet s.a.w. termed as “ TARIQAHTARIQAH “. “.


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ADVICE FROM MY PARENT, TEACHERS AND PREDECESSORS *


“And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).

These will be those Nearest to Allah (al-Muqorrabun):In Gardens of

Bliss: A number of people from those of old, and a few from those

of later times.”

(Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 10-14)

There is a special type ofThere is a special type of TARIQAHTARIQAH, , only for those elites referred to as the only for those elites referred to as the

““Al-MuqorrabunAl-Muqorrabun””, but these people are extremely rare today as mentioned:, but these people are extremely rare today as mentioned:

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Even at the time of Even at the time of Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alwi al-Haddad Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alwi al-Haddad

(rhm.a), he realizes that every Muslim should be upon a (rhm.a), he realizes that every Muslim should be upon a general general

type of type of TARIQAHTARIQAH, which is inclusive and for the general Muslims – , which is inclusive and for the general Muslims –

unlike the specialised unlike the specialised TURUQTURUQ (plural of (plural of TariqahTariqah) that requires ) that requires

‘‘Bai-’at Bai-’at ’ (personalised investiture), etc. before being allowed to ’ (personalised investiture), etc. before being allowed to

practice its practice its AwradAwrad and and DzikrDzikr..

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Regarded as a Regarded as a MUJADDIDMUJADDID of the of the Ba-’Alawi Ba-’Alawi of his timeof his time, Imam al-, Imam al-

Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alwi al-HaddadHabib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alwi al-Haddad incorporated within the incorporated within the

teachings and practices of Islam which teachings and practices of Islam which BANI ’ALAWY BANI ’ALAWY scholars scholars

spread (especially in the Nusantara) , all the three components of spread (especially in the Nusantara) , all the three components of

AQEEDA-FIQH-TASAWWUFAQEEDA-FIQH-TASAWWUF. .

Regarding Regarding AQEEDAH AQEEDAH – in following the – in following the MadzhabMadzhab of of Imam Abul Imam Abul

Hassan al-’Ash-’aryHassan al-’Ash-’ary; and ; and FIQHFIQH of of Madzhab Imam Ash-Shafi-’ieMadzhab Imam Ash-Shafi-’ie, ,

incorporating some practices unique to incorporating some practices unique to Ahlul-BaytAhlul-Bayt..

While in While in TASAWWUFTASAWWUF, actually it already provides a , actually it already provides a TARIQAHTARIQAH, but , but

of the general type, which has been consistently but of the general type, which has been consistently but

‘unconsciously’ and inconspicuously practiced for generations since ‘unconsciously’ and inconspicuously practiced for generations since

then.then.

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To differentiate this To differentiate this TARIQAHTARIQAH from the specialises from the specialises TURUQTURUQ, he , he

termed it as the way or the “termed it as the way or the “TARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEENTARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEEN”.”.

A ‘A ‘TARIQAH’ TARIQAH’ is a methodology involving spiritual practices of is a methodology involving spiritual practices of

Dzikr, Wirid, Du’a, SulukDzikr, Wirid, Du’a, Suluk, etc. - practiced with supervision or , etc. - practiced with supervision or

guidance of an accomplished teacher who serves as guidance of an accomplished teacher who serves as MursheedMursheed

(Guide).(Guide).

For generations our ‘Ulama in Nusantara have been fulfilling For generations our ‘Ulama in Nusantara have been fulfilling

this role – without need to use the term TARIQAH, even.this role – without need to use the term TARIQAH, even.

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As many of these practices in this As many of these practices in this ““TARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEENTARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEEN”, ”,

or “or “TARIQAH BA-’ALAWYTARIQAH BA-’ALAWY”,”, are already supported with basis are already supported with basis

from authenticated sources from the Prophet s.a.w. , and from from authenticated sources from the Prophet s.a.w. , and from

established practices of well-known ‘Ulama for generations by established practices of well-known ‘Ulama for generations by

generations of practitioners, it can be followed by all Muslims, generations of practitioners, it can be followed by all Muslims,

even without the personalised “even without the personalised “Bai-’atBai-’at”, unlike in other ”, unlike in other

TURUQTURUQ. .

Thus we find in this region, that the Muslims here already Thus we find in this region, that the Muslims here already

practices almost similar if not identical spiritual exercises viz. practices almost similar if not identical spiritual exercises viz.

Awrad, Dzikr’, Du’a, RatibAwrad, Dzikr’, Du’a, Ratib, etc. from how Islam was taught for , etc. from how Islam was taught for

several generations - without any fanfare avoiding ostentation.several generations - without any fanfare avoiding ostentation.

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“ “For the companions of the Right Hand. For the companions of the Right Hand.

A (goodly) number from those of old ― A (goodly) number from those of old ―

And a (goodly) number from those of later times.”And a (goodly) number from those of later times.”

((Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40))

Thus, with humility, we are taught to strive upon this so as to be Thus, with humility, we are taught to strive upon this so as to be

included amongst those referred to as the included amongst those referred to as the ““Ashaabul-yameenAshaabul-yameen” .” .

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In fact, he, In fact, he, Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah bi ‘Alawi al-Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah bi ‘Alawi al-

Haddad Haddad gave us the Path of gave us the Path of Ba-’AlawiyBa-’Alawiy ( (Tariqah Ahlil YaminTariqah Ahlil Yamin) – the path ) – the path

of our of our SaadatSaadat (noble Elders) whose sign is : (noble Elders) whose sign is :

““to remove all signs to remove all signs ” of it being a ” of it being a Tariqah Tariqah **

** with spiritual link (sanad) with spiritual link (sanad) from its founder:from its founder:

al-Imam al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawial-Imam al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi - of - of

Hadramawt, Yemen Hadramawt, Yemen (653 H /1232 CE), and then connected continuously with an continuously with an

unbrokenunbroken chain of teachers/masters / elders all from amongst the descendants of chain of teachers/masters / elders all from amongst the descendants of

our our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.

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AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR‘ISA ‘Ubaydullah ‘Alwi Muhammad

‘Alwi‘Ali

(Khali’ Qasam)

Muhammad(Shohib Mirbat)

‘Ali

IMAM MUHAMMAD(al-Faqih al-Muqaddam)

‘Alwi

Abdul Malik

MUHAMMAD

IMAM ‘ALI AL-URAIDHI IMAM JA’FAR SODIQ IMAM MUHAMMAD AL-BAQIR

IMAM ‘ALI ZEIN AL-’ABIDIN

IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB

IMAM HUSSAYN

FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA’

MUHAMMAD (RASULULLAH) S.A.A.W.

Descent lineage to Wali Songo

THE LINEAGE OF THE BA-’ALAWI OF HADRAMAWT

( AND THE ISLAMIZATION OF THE NUSANTARA )

FOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAHFOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAH

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SHEIKH ABU MADYANHis spiritual chain(silsilah – khirqa)

linked

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AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR

Ibrahim Zeinuddin al-Akbar(Ibrahim Asmoro – ‘As-Samarqandi’)

Ahmad RahmatullahSUNAN AMPEL

Maulana Ishaq‘Ali Murtadho

Maulana ‘Ainul YaqeenSUNAN GIRI

IbrahimSUNAN BONANG

HashimSUNAN DRAJAT

Ja’far SodiqSUNAN QUDUS

Jamaluddin Hussain al-Akbar

’Ali Nurul ‘Alam

’Abdullah

Sharif HidayatullahSUNAN GUNUNG JATI

Zein al-’Alam Barakat( SHARIF AWLIYA’ )

Maulana Malik IbrahimSUNAN GERISIK

Raden ShahidSUNAN KALIJAGA

Raden ‘Umar Sa’idSUNAN MURIA

Son-in-law

Ahmad Jalal Shah ‘Abdullah Khan Abdul Malik ‘Alwi Muhammad(Shohib Mirbat)

‘Ali (Khali’ Qasam)‘AlwiMuhammad‘Alwi‘Ubaydullah

Grandfather to Adzamat Khan family of Hind (India)

““Behold! verily on the (Behold! verily on the (AWLIYA’AWLIYA’) friends of Allah ) friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve” there is no fear, nor shall they grieve”

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62))


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The grave of the founder of “Tariqah Ba-’Alawiy “ Al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Imam

‘Muhammad ibn ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi al-Husseiny, who died in the year 653 AH (1232 CE).

Apart from receiving his ’ijazah-khirqa suffiya’ from Abu Madyan in Morocco (a

student of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani), he is also linked genealogically and spiritually to

Imams of Ahlil-Bayt (descendants) of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w..

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The grave of the Mujaddid of “Tariqah The grave of the Mujaddid of “Tariqah

Ba-’Alawiy” : Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin Ba-’Alawiy” : Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin

‘Alawi al-Haddad : ‘Alawi al-Haddad : 1044 H (1634 CE) 1044 H (1634 CE)

TarimTarim

1. An-Nassaihid Diniyyah1. An-Nassaihid Diniyyah

2. Ad-da’watut tammah2. Ad-da’watut tammah

3. Risalatul Mu’awanah3. Risalatul Mu’awanah

4. Al-Fusulul Ilmiah4. Al-Fusulul Ilmiah

5. Sabilul Iddikar5. Sabilul Iddikar

6. Risalatul Muzakarah

7. Risalatul Murid

8. Kitabul Hikam

9. An-Nafaisul Uluwiyyah

10. Ithafus Sa-il.

SOME OF HIS IMPORTANT WRITTEN WORKS:


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“ “Al-Fatihah for the soul of our leader, (who is acknowledged Al-Fatihah for the soul of our leader, (who is acknowledged

as) foremost Faqih in the knowledge of the Deen, as) foremost Faqih in the knowledge of the Deen, Muhammad Muhammad

ibn ‘Ali Baa-‘Alawiyibn ‘Ali Baa-‘Alawiy – and to his roots (ancestral lineage) and its – and to his roots (ancestral lineage) and its

branches (descendants), and to all our respected branches (descendants), and to all our respected Saa-dah of Saa-dah of

Baa-‘AlawiyBaa-‘Alawiy (descendants of the Prophet s.a.w.), may Allah the (descendants of the Prophet s.a.w.), may Allah the

Exalted raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and grant upon us Exalted raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and grant upon us

their blessings, their Secrets, their Lights in this Deen (religion of their blessings, their Secrets, their Lights in this Deen (religion of

Islam), in this world and the Hereafter.”Islam), in this world and the Hereafter.”

((Recite Surah Al-FatihahRecite Surah Al-Fatihah))


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“ “Al-Fatihah for the souls of all our Saadah (elders and leaders) Al-Fatihah for the souls of all our Saadah (elders and leaders)

amongst the practitioners in Sufism (TASAWWUF), wherever in amongst the practitioners in Sufism (TASAWWUF), wherever in

the East or the West - and in whatever station their souls may the East or the West - and in whatever station their souls may

be at - and may Allah raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and be at - and may Allah raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and

grant upon us their knowledge, blessings of their Secrets, their grant upon us their knowledge, blessings of their Secrets, their

Lights in this Deen (religion of Islam), and make us to be Lights in this Deen (religion of Islam), and make us to be

gathered with then in Goodness and well-being.”gathered with then in Goodness and well-being.”



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“ “Al-Fatihah for the soul of the compiler of this Ratib (litany), Al-Fatihah for the soul of the compiler of this Ratib (litany),

the pivot of guidance and helper of Allah’s servants and the pivot of guidance and helper of Allah’s servants and

nations, the Beloved Abdullah ibn ‘Alawiy al-Haddad, and to his nations, the Beloved Abdullah ibn ‘Alawiy al-Haddad, and to his

roots (ancestral lineage) and its branches (descendants), may roots (ancestral lineage) and its branches (descendants), may

Allah raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and grant upon us Allah raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and grant upon us

benefits of their blessings, their Secrets, their Lights in this Deen benefits of their blessings, their Secrets, their Lights in this Deen

(religion of Islam), in this world and the Hereafter.”(religion of Islam), in this world and the Hereafter.”



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(1)(1) ‘‘ilmilm (knowledge); (knowledge);

(2) (2) ‘amal ‘amal (practice); (practice);

(3) (3) wara` wara` (religious scrupulousness, piousness);(religious scrupulousness, piousness);

(4) (4) KhaufKhauf (reverential fear of Allah); and (reverential fear of Allah); and

(5) (5) IkhlasIkhlas (sincerity). (sincerity).

** al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"

METHODOLOGYMETHODOLOGY : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (USHULUSHUL) IN LIFE.) IN LIFE.



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1.1. humility (humility (tawadhu’tawadhu’ ) , ) ,

2.2. inconspicuous (inconspicuous (khumulkhumul ) and ) and

3.3. value the unity of the ummah (value the unity of the ummah (ukhuwwahukhuwwah) by not projecting ) by not projecting

exclusivity but exclusivity but

4.4. exuding tolerance with wisdom (exuding tolerance with wisdom (tasaamuh wa hikmahtasaamuh wa hikmah), ),

5.5. preferring preferring Utlub-al-’ilmUtlub-al-’ilm, , Da’wahDa’wah, , Qudwah Qudwah hhasanahasanah, , jihaad fee-sabi-jihaad fee-sabi-

lil-laahlil-laah, , and and

6.6. all based on (all based on (HHub-bun-Nabiyub-bun-Nabiy ) love for the Prophet, his household ) love for the Prophet, his household

((Ahlil-Baytin NabiyAhlil-Baytin Nabiy) and those who love them () and those who love them (MuMuhhib-beenib-been))..

Al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-HaddadAl-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-Haddad’ ’s advice regarding the ways of ’ ’s advice regarding the ways of

our pious predecessors (our pious predecessors (Salafus-solehSalafus-soleh) and ) and ‘ulama-al-’amilin‘ulama-al-’amilin, is one of :, is one of :

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We do not claim exclusivity but rather we hope that we be included by We do not claim exclusivity but rather we hope that we be included by

Allah SWT into this category mentioned by Him in Allah SWT into this category mentioned by Him in Surah al-Waqi-’ahSurah al-Waqi-’ah. .

This category in fact, is generic which is inclusive and is a preferred This category in fact, is generic which is inclusive and is a preferred

category than that which were actually coined by people viz. Sunni-category than that which were actually coined by people viz. Sunni-

Shiite, Shiite, Salaf/ KhalafSalaf/ Khalaf, Traditional/Modern, Sufi/non-Sufi, etc., Traditional/Modern, Sufi/non-Sufi, etc.

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Without doubt there were many from this Without doubt there were many from this TARIQAH BA’ALWIY TARIQAH BA’ALWIY who who

gained elevation into the ranks of “gained elevation into the ranks of “al-Muqorrabunal-Muqorrabun”, yet this were ”, yet this were

gifts or bestowals from Allah rather than mere claim to being one. gifts or bestowals from Allah rather than mere claim to being one.

Indeed, they were people who live up to the injunction (motto) : Indeed, they were people who live up to the injunction (motto) :

““Removing all the signs of TariqahRemoving all the signs of Tariqah” by being immersed only in ” by being immersed only in

learning, sincerely practicing and spreading the message of Islam learning, sincerely practicing and spreading the message of Islam

with their with their AKHLAQAKHLAQ and and IHSANIHSAN..

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And their characteristic of humility and inconspicuousness, usually And their characteristic of humility and inconspicuousness, usually

shields them from others knowing their spiritual station (shields them from others knowing their spiritual station (maqommaqom) )

with Allah. with Allah.

Only after their death would some of these “Only after their death would some of these “saintly peoplesaintly people” ”

sometimes became known. sometimes became known.

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One of my teachers, One of my teachers, al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah al-Jufrie (al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah al-Jufrie (rhm.a.) once said, rhm.a.) once said,

quoting from his pious and learned predecessors: quoting from his pious and learned predecessors:

““If it is not from amongst the If it is not from amongst the ‘Ulama‘Ulama, ,

where else would the “ where else would the “ Awliya of Allah Awliya of Allah ““ to be found?”to be found?”

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Their characteristics are as mentioned by Allah SWT :Their characteristics are as mentioned by Allah SWT :

““Verily, on the Verily, on the Auliya‘Auliya‘ (friends, allies, saints) of (friends, allies, saints) of

Allah, there is no fear, nor shall they grieve:”Allah, there is no fear, nor shall they grieve:”

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62))

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These people are rather known in life as sincere students and scholars of These people are rather known in life as sincere students and scholars of

Islam, dedicated to learning, practicing and teaching, serving (Islam, dedicated to learning, practicing and teaching, serving (khidmahkhidmah) )

the the DEENDEEN and the and the UmmahUmmah out of sincere love for Allah , His Messenger out of sincere love for Allah , His Messenger

and the and the Ahlul-Baytin NabiyAhlul-Baytin Nabiy..

More aspect of this knowledge – of our Islamic tradition and historical More aspect of this knowledge – of our Islamic tradition and historical

roots (how we received our Islam) has to still be learnt and appreciated. roots (how we received our Islam) has to still be learnt and appreciated.

WaAllaahu a’-lam.WaAllaahu a’-lam.

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““And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your

affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall

never be led astray – (these are) the never be led astray – (these are) the Book of Allah Book of Allah and and

the the SunnahSunnah (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.” (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.”

((From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah”From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah”))

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““Verily, I am leaving behind me for you all, whosoever Verily, I am leaving behind me for you all, whosoever

clings to them shall never be astray after this till the clings to them shall never be astray after this till the

hereafter :-the Book of Allah - the rope stretched from hereafter :-the Book of Allah - the rope stretched from

heaven to the earth; heaven to the earth;

and my ‘and my ‘itrahitrah’ [progeny] from my Household – These two ’ [progeny] from my Household – These two

will never be separated from each other until they return will never be separated from each other until they return

upon the Pool (in Paradise). upon the Pool (in Paradise).

See that you do not differ from (the guidance of) these two See that you do not differ from (the guidance of) these two

after me.”after me.”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

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““Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me, [and] Allah will Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me, [and] Allah will

love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is much-forgiving, a love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is much-forgiving, a

dispenser of grace.”dispenser of grace.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31))


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““Without doubt, among men, the nearest of kin to Abraham, are Without doubt, among men, the nearest of kin to Abraham, are

those who follow him, as are also this Prophet (Muhammad) and those who follow him, as are also this Prophet (Muhammad) and

those who believe: And Allah is the Protector of those who have those who believe: And Allah is the Protector of those who have

faith.”faith.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 68Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 68))


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““All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the

company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of the company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of the

((NabiyeenNabiyeen) Prophets (who teach), the () Prophets (who teach), the (SiddiqeenSiddiqeen) sincere ) sincere

(lovers of Truth), the ((lovers of Truth), the (ShuhadahShuhadah) witnesses (who testify), ) witnesses (who testify),

and the (and the (SwoliheenSwoliheen) Righteous (who do good): ah! How a ) Righteous (who do good): ah! How a

beautiful fellowship! beautiful fellowship!

Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it that Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it that

Allah knows all.” Allah knows all.”

((Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70) )


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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain conscious O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain conscious

of Allah, and be among those who are true to their of Allah, and be among those who are true to their

word (word (SwodiqeenSwodiqeen)!”)!”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119))


TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM

“With all this, it is not desirable that all of the believers

take the field [in time of war]. From within every group

in their midst, some shall refrain from going forth to

war, and shall devote themselves [instead] to acquiring

a deeper knowledge of the Faith (LIYA TAFAQ-QAHU-

FID-DEEN). and [thus be able to] teach their home-

coming brethren, so that these [too] might guard

themselves against evil.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122)


TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM

““O you who have believed, whoever of you should O you who have believed, whoever of you should

revert from his religion - Allah will bring forth [in place revert from his religion - Allah will bring forth [in place

of them] a people He will love and who will love Him of them] a people He will love and who will love Him

[who are] humble toward the believers, powerful [who are] humble toward the believers, powerful

against the disbelievers; they strive in the cause of against the disbelievers; they strive in the cause of

Allah and do not fear the blame of a critic. That is the Allah and do not fear the blame of a critic. That is the

favour of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills. And favour of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills. And

Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.”Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122))


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““O Allah, bless our master Muhammad, Your slave and Your O Allah, bless our master Muhammad, Your slave and Your

Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our

Master Muhammad, and his wives, the mothers of all the Believers, Master Muhammad, and his wives, the mothers of all the Believers,

and upon his descendants, the people of his house, just as You have and upon his descendants, the people of his house, just as You have

blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for You are blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for You are

the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"



““And sanctify our master Muhammad, Your slave and Your And sanctify our master Muhammad, Your slave and Your

Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our

Master Muhammad, and his wives, the mothers of all the Believers, Master Muhammad, and his wives, the mothers of all the Believers,

and upon his descendants, the people of his house, just as You and upon his descendants, the people of his house, just as You

have sanctified Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for have sanctified Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for

You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"


"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have

forgotten or erred. forgotten or erred.

Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which

You laid upon those before us. You laid upon those before us.

Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no

ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have

mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory

over the disbelieving people."over the disbelieving people."



“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with

reverential fear, give me success in that which is most

pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!

O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make

me live and die in Thy creed!

O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to

enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of

right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the

servants of righteousness,"



O Allah! Make faith (O Allah! Make faith (iimaniiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts ) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts

and make disbelief (and make disbelief (KufrKufr), sinning (), sinning (FusuqFusuq) and rebelliousness () and rebelliousness (`isyan`isyan) )

hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (Raa-shi-duunRaa-shi-duun).).


O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims

and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones, and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,

without tasting humiliation or turmoil.without tasting humiliation or turmoil.


‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammad ammad

and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammad ammad

(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).


““Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!

(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!

And Peace on the Messengers! And Peace on the Messengers!

And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”

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