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““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
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Batch #5 – August 2016
LESSON # 9 – LESSON # 9 – “ AL-QUR’AN
AND THE NIGHT DEVOTIONS ”“GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN”
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON FROM PREVIOUS LESSON
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From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:
“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;
take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””
Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah
such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves
and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and
punishmentpunishment..””
TAQWATAQWA
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In summary, In summary, TAQWATAQWA is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t. is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t.
with:with:
[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS
[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING
[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE
[4] AWE[4] AWE
[5] HOPE [5] HOPE
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a
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““AND SOAND SO, set thy face steadfastly , set thy face steadfastly towards the [one ever-true] faith, towards the [one ever-true] faith,
turning away from all that is falseturning away from all that is false, in accordance with the natural , in accordance with the natural
disposition (disposition (FITRAHFITRAH) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] ) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] not to not to
allow any change to corrupt allow any change to corrupt what Allah has thus created what Allah has thus created this is the this is the
[purpose of the one] ever-true faith[purpose of the one] ever-true faith; but most people know it not.”; but most people know it not.”
((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))
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““But unto him who shall have But unto him who shall have stood in fear of his Sustainer's stood in fear of his Sustainer's
Presence,Presence, and and held back held back his inner self (his inner self (NAFSNAFS) from base desires ) from base desires
((HAWAHAWA), paradise will truly be the goal!”), paradise will truly be the goal!”
((Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41))
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““And so those who were And so those who were given knowledge given knowledge may may knowknow that it is that it is
the truth from your Lord and [therefore] the truth from your Lord and [therefore] believe believe in it, and their in it, and their
hearts (hearts (QULUBUHUMQULUBUHUM) ) humbly submit humbly submit to it. And indeed is Allah to it. And indeed is Allah
the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54))
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –
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““O you who have attained to faith! O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the Respond to the
call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls
you unto that which will give you lifeyou unto that which will give you life; and know that ; and know that
Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of] Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of]
his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24))
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““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “
((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)
““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim”to become truly a Muslim”
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! What is amiss with What is amiss with
you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and
strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth? strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth?
Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of] Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of]
this this worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to
come? come? But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a
paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38))
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“ “ When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person) When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person)
the worldly things which he loves, although he is upon the worldly things which he loves, although he is upon
disobedience (towards Allah), verily that is disobedience (towards Allah), verily that is ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ (which only (which only
cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).” cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
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“Every soul is bound to taste death (MAWT) : but only on
the Day of Resurrection (YAUM-AL-QIYAA-MAH) will you
be requited in full [for whatever you have done] -
whereupon he that shall be drawn away from the fire
(AN-NAAR) and brought into paradise (AL-JANNAH) will
indeed have gained a triumph (FAAZ): for the life of this
world (HAYAA-TID-DUNYA) is nothing but an enjoyment
of self-delusion (GHURUR).”
(Qur’an: ‘Aali ‘Imran: 4: 185)
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“O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that will
save you from a painful punishment? [It is that] you (TU’-MINUU)
believe in Allah and His Messenger and (TU-JAA-HIDUU) strive in the
cause of Allah (SABEELILLAAH) with your wealth (AMWAA-LIKUM) and
your lives (ANFUSIKUM). That is best for you, if you should know. He
will forgive for you your sins and admit you to gardens beneath which
rivers flow and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence.
That is the great attainment (FAUZUL-’AZEEM).”
(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-12)
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““Be not deceived Be not deceived by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers
throughout the land: throughout the land: [It is but] a small enjoyment[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final] ; then their [final]
refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197))
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“On the other hand, for those who (are conscious and) fear their Lord,
are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath: therein are they to dwell (for
ever) a gift,― from the presence of Allah; and that which is in the
presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.”
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““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “
((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)
““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim – to become truly a Muslim – to attain the True Successto attain the True Success””
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
““O you who have attained to faith! (O you who have attained to faith! (UD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FAUD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FA) )
Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's
footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / sense of belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING SENSE OF BELONGING ((Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, SECURITY, ((Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS BASIC NEEDS ((Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
Human perfection
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
Thoroughly shedding every base, egoistic, animalistic, devilish, materialistic tendencies & desires, for higher angelic spiritual traits – termed ‘selfless Godliness’ - “RobbaaniyIn” modelled after Prophet Muhammad’s noble traits or disposition (Akhlaq).
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
PREVIOUS LESSON
Further ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”
"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)
for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going going
to live foreverto live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your , and strive (also to prepare) for your
Hereafter, as though you are Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrowgoing to die tomorrow.” .”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))
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““Love for the world (affection and attachment to Love for the world (affection and attachment to
material possession) is the head (root) of every material possession) is the head (root) of every
sins (wrong-doings, mistakes, errors etc.)”sins (wrong-doings, mistakes, errors etc.)”
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FUQARA’ FUQARA’ MASAAKINMASAAKIN ‘‘AAMILEENAAMILEEN MU-ALLAF MU-ALLAF
RI-QAABRI-QAAB
GHAA-RIMEENGHAA-RIMEEN FEE-SABI-LILLAAHFEE-SABI-LILLAAH
IBNUS-SABEELIBNUS-SABEEL
PARENTS – SPOUSE - FAMILY – DEPENDENCEPARENTS – SPOUSE - FAMILY – DEPENDENCE
ORPHANSORPHANS
ALL OTHER FELLOW HUMAN IN NEEDALL OTHER FELLOW HUMAN IN NEED
OTHER LIVING BEINGSOTHER LIVING BEINGS
INFAAQ
ZAKAH
SADOQA
MOSQUE - MADRASAHMOSQUE - MADRASAH
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NEIGHBOURS NEIGHBOURS
ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT
ALLOCATION OF EXPENDITURE SPENT IN ALLAH’S WAY
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STRENGTHENING STRENGTHENING BOND OF KINSHIPBOND OF KINSHIP
WEALTH AND BENEFITTING
OTHERS
WELFARE OF OTHERS IN COMMUNITY
GENEROSITY WITHOUT INJURY
NEITHER SPENDTHRIFT NOR MISERLY
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DISPOSITION OR PRINCIPLES NURTURED BY TEACHING IN ZAKAH
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””O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was
prescribed to those before you prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn) self-that ye may (learn) self-
restraint restraint (with (with TAQWATAQWA – consciousness and reverential – consciousness and reverential
fear of transgression).―”fear of transgression).―”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))
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““Fulfil the personal religious obligations (Fulfil the personal religious obligations (FARDHFARDH’) that has ’) that has
been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to
become a person of become a person of TAQWATAQWA (righteous and God-fearing).” (righteous and God-fearing).”
((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAMMAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN
TO BE A MUSLIM WHO IS A MU’MEEN WHO HAS IHSAN AND IKHLASW
IS STILL IS NOT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
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STRENGTHENING OF FAITH (IIMAN) STRENGTHENING OF FAITH (IIMAN) AND DETERMINATION (’AZAM) TO AND DETERMINATION (’AZAM) TO
STRIVE (MUJAHADAH) WITH TAQWASTRIVE (MUJAHADAH) WITH TAQWA
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DISPOSITION NURTURED BY PRACTICALLY ‘TASTING’ OF THE
DEVOTIONS IN RAMADHAN
APPRECIATIVE OF VALUE REGARDING APPRECIATIVE OF VALUE REGARDING MEANS OF SEEKING (QURB) NEARNESS MEANS OF SEEKING (QURB) NEARNESS
TO ALLAHTO ALLAH
VALUE THE VIRTUES LEARNTVALUE THE VIRTUES LEARNTSWOBR’; TAUBAH; SHUKR’; REDHA; RAHMAH; GENEROSITY; FORGIVNESS, RECONCILIATION;
SELF-REFORMATION; THRIFT; HONOUR;
DU’A; TILAWAH AL-QUR’AN; TAHAJJUD;SWOLAH JAMA’AH; UKHUWWAH; SWADOQAH,
NAWAFIL FASTING;
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“In it are signs manifest; (for example), the Station of Abraham;
whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty
men owe to Allah―those who can afford the journey; but if any
deny faith; Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures.”
(Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 97)
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“ “ If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be no obscenity no obscenity nor nor
wickedness wickedness nor nor wrangling in the Hajjwrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good ye do (be . And whatever good ye do (be
sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey,
but but the best of provisions the best of provisions is right conduct (is right conduct (TAQWATAQWA). So be conscious ). So be conscious
of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!” of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!”
((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197))
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“ “The head of the matter is The head of the matter is Al-IslamAl-Islam; its pillar is the ; its pillar is the
(obligatory) prayer i.e. (obligatory) prayer i.e. SwolahSwolah; and its highest pinnacle is ; and its highest pinnacle is
JihadJihad (striving with utmost) in the way of Allah.” (striving with utmost) in the way of Allah.”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice
LESSONS FROM THE ‘HAJJ’
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” ”Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet
Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for
anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who
engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21) )
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” ”And thou (O Muhammad, standest) on an And thou (O Muhammad, standest) on an
exalted standard of character (disposition).” exalted standard of character (disposition).”
((Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68: Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68: 4) 4)
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(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s
:s.a.a.w. disposition (s.a.a.w. disposition (AKHLAQAKHLAQ) she replied: ) she replied ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص
““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.
((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)
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As students who have understood that development of a noble As students who have understood that development of a noble
disposition (disposition (AKHLAA-QUL-KAREEMAHAKHLAA-QUL-KAREEMAH) requires effort at self ) requires effort at self
purification, we are to seek Guidance from the Qur’an and to emulate purification, we are to seek Guidance from the Qur’an and to emulate
the Path taken by the Prophet s.a.w. and the “the Path taken by the Prophet s.a.w. and the “SALAFUS-SWOLIHEENSALAFUS-SWOLIHEEN” ”
(the early righteous pioneer). (the early righteous pioneer).
They were the ones whom Allah referred to as “They were the ones whom Allah referred to as “KHAY-RA-UMMAHKHAY-RA-UMMAH” ”
the best of people whom our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w . trained and the best of people whom our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w . trained and
developed. developed.
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We always ask Allah s.w.t. to show us the path of those whom He We always ask Allah s.w.t. to show us the path of those whom He
has showered Blessings and favours, when we recite the has showered Blessings and favours, when we recite the FATIHAHFATIHAH in in
our prayers. our prayers.
This respond to this supplication is already in the Holy Qur’an. This respond to this supplication is already in the Holy Qur’an.
What is left for us to do is to strive to follow them.What is left for us to do is to strive to follow them.
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““BE CONSTANT in [thy] prayer BE CONSTANT in [thy] prayer from the time when the sun from the time when the sun
has passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and [be ever has passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and [be ever
mindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold, the recitation mindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold, the recitation
[of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed [by all that is holy].”[of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed [by all that is holy].”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 78Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 78))
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“And rise from thy sleep and pray during part of the night
[as well], as a free offering from thee, and thy Sustainer
may well raise thee to a glorious station [in the life to
come].”
(Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 79)
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““And say [in thy prayer]: "O my Sustainer! Cause me to And say [in thy prayer]: "O my Sustainer! Cause me to enter enter
[upon whatever I may do] in a [upon whatever I may do] in a manner true and sinceremanner true and sincere, and , and
cause me to cause me to leaveleave [it] in a [it] in a manner true and sinceremanner true and sincere, and grant , and grant
me, out of Thy grace, me, out of Thy grace, sustaining strengthsustaining strength!”!”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80))
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““Nay, but [Allah is aware of] those who (‘Nay, but [Allah is aware of] those who (‘AHDAHD) keep their ) keep their
bond with Him, and are conscious of Him (bond with Him, and are conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA): and, ): and,
verily, verily, Allah loves Allah loves those who are conscious of Him (those who are conscious of Him (MUT-MUT-
TAQEENTAQEEN)“)“
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 76Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 76))
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““Whoever wants to be loved by Allah and His MessengerWhoever wants to be loved by Allah and His Messenger, let him , let him
be be truthful (honest) in speechtruthful (honest) in speech, and , and fulfill every trust fulfill every trust (has been (has been
entrusted) and who entrusted) and who do not cause any disturbance do not cause any disturbance to his neighbour.”to his neighbour.”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))
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““Verily, Allah Most Exalted says: ‘Whoever becomes Verily, Allah Most Exalted says: ‘Whoever becomes
enemy towards my enemy towards my WALIYYWALIYY (friends – saintly servants), I (friends – saintly servants), I
shall permit war to be waged against them. And when my shall permit war to be waged against them. And when my
servant seek to draw nearness to Me servant seek to draw nearness to Me - there is nothing - there is nothing
more beloved to me than by their fulfilling those things more beloved to me than by their fulfilling those things
that are obligatory that are obligatory ((FARDHUFARDHU) to them. And when they ) to them. And when they
continue to seek nearness by increase in superagatory continue to seek nearness by increase in superagatory
acts (acts (NAWAFILNAWAFIL) until I will begin ) until I will begin to love him to love him …. ”…. ”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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“…“….. and .. and when I love himwhen I love him, I shall be His ears when he , I shall be His ears when he
listens, and I shall be his eyes when he sees, and I shall listens, and I shall be his eyes when he sees, and I shall
be his hands when he fetches (or does things), and I be his hands when he fetches (or does things), and I
shall be his feet when he walks. When he asks shall be his feet when he walks. When he asks
(requests) for anything I shall grant it, and when he (requests) for anything I shall grant it, and when he
seeks refuge, I shall protect him.” seeks refuge, I shall protect him.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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I (Masruq r.a.) asked `Aisha r.a. "What deed was the most beloved to
the Prophet?" She said, "The regular constant one (DAA-IM)." I said,
"At what time did he use to get up at night (for the TAHAJJUD -night
prayer)?' She said, "He ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص s.a.a.w. s.a.a.w. used to get up on hearing (the
crowing of) the cock (the last third of the night).”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)
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“Our Lord, the Blessed and Exalted, descends when one third
of the night remains, every night and He says: ‘Who will ask
of Me, that I may give him? Who will call upon Me, that I
may answer him? Who will ask My forgiveness, that I may
forgive him?’ until dawn comes.”
(Hadith reported by Ibn Majah)
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““THUS, step by step, We bestow from on high through THUS, step by step, We bestow from on high through
this Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit] this Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit]
and is a grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us], and is a grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us],
the while it only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [it the while it only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [it
often happens that] when We bestow Our blessings often happens that] when We bestow Our blessings
upon man, he turns away and arrogantly keeps aloof upon man, he turns away and arrogantly keeps aloof
[from any thought of Us]; and when evil fortune touches [from any thought of Us]; and when evil fortune touches
him, he abandons all hope.”him, he abandons all hope.”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83))
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Indeed, those who recite the Book of Allah and establish
prayer and spend [in His cause] out of what We have provided
them, secretly and publicly, [can] expect a profit that will
never perish –”
(Qur’an: Fatir: 39: 29)
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““Whenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) withWhenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) with
His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”
((Hadith reported by Dailamy and BaihaqyHadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy))
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"Whoever recites a letter from the Book of "Whoever recites a letter from the Book of
Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, Allah, he will be credited with a good deed,
and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do
not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but
Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a
letter.“letter.“
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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““Verily, by this Book (al-Qur’an) Allah elevates (the ranks of) a people Verily, by this Book (al-Qur’an) Allah elevates (the ranks of) a people
(honouring them) and (by it too He) lowers (the ranks of) others”(honouring them) and (by it too He) lowers (the ranks of) others”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))
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The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “Is any one of you incapable of reciting
a third of the Qur'an in a night? They (the Companions) asked:
‘How could one recite a third of the Qur'an (in a night)?’ Upon
this he ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص (the Holy Prophet) said: "'Say: He is Allah, One'
(Qur'an: Surah 112) is equivalent to a third of the Qur'an.“
(Hadith reported by Muslim)
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““THIS, verily, is a reminder (THIS, verily, is a reminder (TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH): let him who wills, then ): let him who wills, then
set out on a way to his Sustainer (set out on a way to his Sustainer (ILA ROBBI-SABEELAILA ROBBI-SABEELA)! )!
BEHOLD, [O Prophet,] thy Sustainer knows that thou keepest BEHOLD, [O Prophet,] thy Sustainer knows that thou keepest
awake [in prayer] nearly two-thirds of the night, or one-half of awake [in prayer] nearly two-thirds of the night, or one-half of
it, or a third of it, together with some of those who follow thee.” it, or a third of it, together with some of those who follow thee.”
((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 19-20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 19-20))
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““And Allah who determines the measure of And Allah who determines the measure of
night and day, is aware that you would never be night and day, is aware that you would never be
able to do it (all): and therefore He turns able to do it (all): and therefore He turns
towards you in His grace (forgiveness)…”towards you in His grace (forgiveness)…”
((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20))
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“… Recite, then, as much of the Qur’an as you may do with
ease. He knows that in time there will be among you sick
people, and others who will go about the land in search of
Allah's bounty, and others who will fight in Allah’s cause.”
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““Recite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with Recite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with
easeease, and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity, , and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity,
and [thus] lend unto Allah a goodly loan: for and [thus] lend unto Allah a goodly loan: for
whatever good deed you may offer up in your own whatever good deed you may offer up in your own
behalf, you shall truly find it with Allah - yea, better, behalf, you shall truly find it with Allah - yea, better,
and richer in reward. And [always] seek Allah's and richer in reward. And [always] seek Allah's
forgiveness: behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a forgiveness: behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a
dispenser of grace!”dispenser of grace!”
((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20))
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““O MANKIND! There has now come unto you an O MANKIND! There has now come unto you an
admonition (admonition (MAU-’IZAHMAU-’IZAH) from your Sustainer, and a ) from your Sustainer, and a
((SHIFA’SHIFA’) cure for all [the ill] that may be in men's ) cure for all [the ill] that may be in men's
hearts, and (hearts, and (HUDAHUDA) guidance and () guidance and (RAHMAHRAHMAH) grace ) grace
unto all who believe [in Him]. unto all who believe [in Him].
Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this, Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this,
then, let them rejoice: then, let them rejoice: it is better than all [the worldly it is better than all [the worldly
wealth] that they may amass!wealth] that they may amass!””
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 57-58Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 57-58))
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““And unto thee [O Prophet] have We vouchsafed this And unto thee [O Prophet] have We vouchsafed this
divine writ, setting forth the truth, divine writ, setting forth the truth, confirming the truth confirming the truth
of whatever there still remains of earlier revelations of whatever there still remains of earlier revelations
and determining what is true thereinand determining what is true therein.”.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))
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““Judge, then, between the followers of earlier revelation in Judge, then, between the followers of earlier revelation in
accordance with what Allah has bestowed from on high, and accordance with what Allah has bestowed from on high, and
do not follow their errant viewsdo not follow their errant views, forsaking the truth that has , forsaking the truth that has
come unto thee. Unto every one of you have We appointed a come unto thee. Unto every one of you have We appointed a
[different] law and way of life.”[different] law and way of life.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))
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““And if Allah had so willed, He could surely have made you all one And if Allah had so willed, He could surely have made you all one
single community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by single community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by
means of what He has vouchsafed unto, you. means of what He has vouchsafed unto, you. Vie, then, with one Vie, then, with one
another in doing good works! another in doing good works! Unto Allah you all must return; and then Unto Allah you all must return; and then
He will make you truly understand all that on which you were wont to He will make you truly understand all that on which you were wont to
differ.”differ.”
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The Qur’an is one of the most precious gifts from Allah to us and The Qur’an is one of the most precious gifts from Allah to us and
is easily available. Yet, its true benefits evades us. The attitude of is easily available. Yet, its true benefits evades us. The attitude of
““gratefulnessgratefulness ” mentioned in earlier lessons must be developed and ” mentioned in earlier lessons must be developed and
applied by us regarding the Qur’an. applied by us regarding the Qur’an.
If we realise that our spiritual health is in need of healing, then If we realise that our spiritual health is in need of healing, then
look not elsewhere, but reflect upon and heed the message in the look not elsewhere, but reflect upon and heed the message in the
Qur’an.Qur’an.
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““Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an. In a Register well-Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an. In a Register well-
protected; protected; None touch it except the purifiedNone touch it except the purified. [It is] a . [It is] a
revelation from the Lord of the worlds.”revelation from the Lord of the worlds.”
((Qur’an: Waqi-’ah: 56: 77-80Qur’an: Waqi-’ah: 56: 77-80))
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This Qur’an being “ Kitaa-bullah ” (the book of Allah), must be
approached unlike any other book.
It is sad that we Muslims sometimes do not even know that there
are ADAB concerning how we are to approach the Qur’an. Thus the lack
of these adab only obstruct us from its benefits.
We are to be aware of the value of the Qur’an.
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Condition of the recite:
purity, politeness and quietness, facing the Qiblah
Amount to be recited – not forgetting to ensure understanding
what is being recited. Although you may not know Arabic, today
there are translations available (admittedly translation may not be
perfect, yet it can give some understanding of the meaning of the
Qur’an).
Recite it in slow and distinct manner (tartil) - middle tone-
Tajwid, makhraj, qalqalah, etc - beautify it melodiously.
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To weep while reading the Quran
Fulfil the right (Haqq) of the verses recited :
eg. Sajda (prostration), du’a (supplication), ta’awuz (seeking
protection of Allah), appropriate responses, etc..
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Etiquette with the Quran
Al-Tibyan fi Adab Hamalat al-Qur'an.
By Imam al-Nawawi
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““So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in
Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].”Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].”
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 98Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 98))
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““Indeed, there is for him (satan) no authority over (Indeed, there is for him (satan) no authority over (MU’-MINEENMU’-MINEEN) )
those who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting their trust those who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting their trust
in their Lord (in their Lord (MUTAWAK-KILEENMUTAWAK-KILEEN). ).
His (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an ally and His (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an ally and
those who through him associate others with Allah (those who through him associate others with Allah (MUSH-RIKEENMUSH-RIKEEN).”).”
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 99-100Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 99-100))
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Begin with:
“ “ A-’UU-DZU – BIL-LAA - HIS – SAMEE- ‘IL- ‘A - LEEM, A-’UU-DZU – BIL-LAA - HIS – SAMEE- ‘IL- ‘A - LEEM,
MINASH – SHAY- TWAA - NIR – RO- JEEMMINASH – SHAY- TWAA - NIR – RO- JEEM
I seek refuge with Allah Who hears and knows all,
from the accursed Satan.
Ending with:
“ “ SWASWA – DA - QOL - LAA- HUL – ‘A-ZEEM” – DA - QOL - LAA- HUL – ‘A-ZEEM”
Allah the Most Esteemed has spoken the TruthAllah the Most Esteemed has spoken the Truth
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ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N
WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –
WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH
““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran
and make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, and make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light,
a Guide, and a Mercy. O Allah! “a Guide, and a Mercy. O Allah! “
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ALLAA-HUM-MA – ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA
NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE
MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU
““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me
those (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,” those (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”
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WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU
AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW
TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR
““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of
the night and different parts of the day,” the night and different parts of the day,”
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WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN
YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N
“And make it as argument point in my favour,
O Lord of all the worlds.”
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“The best amongst you is one who learns the Qur’an
and who teaches it”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)
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“Those who are proficient in reciting the Qur’an will be
amongst the ranks noble of angels in servitude;
And as for those still struggling (to learn) with difficulty reciting
will receive double (the reward).”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim)
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““Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an, Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an,
or are there locks upon [their] hearts?”or are there locks upon [their] hearts?”
((Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 24Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 24))
Some merely regard the mere verbalising from the Qur’an as
enough but does not go further into making efforts to understanding
the message and implementing it. Allah admonishes us:
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“Whosoever speaks (elaborates) upon the Qur’an
without knowledge, let him prepare to be placed in Hell”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)
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“Whosoever speaks (interprets) from the book of Allah
relying only upon his thoughts (own personal opinion),
and even if (the interpretation is) correct,
he has committed a wrong”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad)
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““Indeed, Indeed, those who reverted back [to disbelief] those who reverted back [to disbelief]
after guidance had become clear to them after guidance had become clear to them - Satan - Satan
enticed them and prolonged hope for them.”enticed them and prolonged hope for them.”
((Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 25Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 25))
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““That is because they said to That is because they said to those who disliked those who disliked what what
Allah sent down, "Allah sent down, "We will obey you in part of the We will obey you in part of the
mattermatter." And Allah knows what they conceal.”." And Allah knows what they conceal.”
((Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 26Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 26))
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““Then how [will it be] when the angels take them in death,
striking their faces and their backs? That is because they
followed what angered Allah and disliked [what earns] His
pleasure, so He rendered worthless their deeds.””
((Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 27Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 27))
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““Or do those in whose hearts is disease think that Allah would
never expose their [feelings of] hatred?””
((Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 28Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 28))
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“So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay
attention that you may receive mercy.”
(Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 204)
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““And And remember your Lord remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in within yourself in humility and in
fear, without being apparent in speech - in the fear, without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and mornings and
the evenings.the evenings. And do not be among the heedless.” And do not be among the heedless.”
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205))
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““Indeed, Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not prevented those who are near your Lord are not prevented
by arrogance from His worshipby arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to , and they exalt Him, and to
Him they prostrate.”Him they prostrate.”
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205))
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AND ALLAH KNOWS THE BEST
TO BE CONTINUED ... INSHA-ALLAH
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