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““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY 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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“GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN”
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““And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly):
""If ye are gratefulIf ye are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; , I will add more (favours) unto you; but if but if
ye show ingratitudeye show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed." , truly My punishment is terrible indeed."
((Qur’an: Ibrahim:14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim:14: 7))
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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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MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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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 ISLAM
MAQOM AL-ISLAM
MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH
MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’
MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD
MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN
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““The The BelieversBelievers men and women, are ( men and women, are (AWLIYA’AWLIYA’) protectors one of another: they ) protectors one of another: they
enjoin what is justenjoin what is just, and , and forbid what is evilforbid what is evil: they observe regular prayers : they observe regular prayers
((swolahswolah), practice regular charity (), practice regular charity (zakahzakah), and ), and obey Allah and His Messengerobey Allah and His Messenger. .
On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise.” On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 71Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 71))
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"But "But seekseek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee, , with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee,
the the Home of the HereafterHome of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world: , nor forget thy portion in this world:
but but do thou good, as Allah has been good to theedo thou good, as Allah has been good to thee, and seek not , and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the land: for (occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who Allah loves not those who
do mischiefdo mischief." ."
((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))
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“ Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to
parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy,
the near neighbour, the neighbour farther away, the
companion at your side, the traveller, and those whom
your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like
those who are self-deluding and boastful..”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 36)
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“ “ The alms are only for the The alms are only for the poor poor and the and the needyneedy, and those who collect , and those who collect
them, and them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciledthose whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free the , and to free the
captives captives and the dand the debtorsebtors, and for , and for the cause of Allahthe cause of Allah, and (for) the , and (for) the
wayfarerwayfarer; ; a duty imposed by Allaha duty imposed by Allah. Allah is Knower, Wise.” . Allah is Knower, Wise.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 60Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 60))
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““Thus, as for him who Thus, as for him who (A’-(A’-TWTWA) gives [to others] A) gives [to others] and is and is
(TAQAA) conscious of Allah, (TAQAA) conscious of Allah, andand ( (SWSWOD-DAQA BIL-OD-DAQA BIL-HHUSNA) USNA)
believes in the truth of the ultimate good believes in the truth of the ultimate good for him shall We for him shall We
make easy the path towards [ultimate] easemake easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. But as for him . But as for him
who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, and who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, and
(KADZ-DZABA BIL-(KADZ-DZABA BIL-HHUSNA) calls the ultimate good a lieUSNA) calls the ultimate good a lie – for – for
him shall We make easy the path towards hardship:”him shall We make easy the path towards hardship:”
((Qur’an: Layl : 93: 5-11Qur’an: Layl : 93: 5-11))
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AFFIRMING IT AS TRUTH
DENYING OR REJECTING IT
“Doing good for
Allah’s sake
will be rewarded
with eternal
Goodness by Him”
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DZI AL - QURBADZI AL - QURBA
AL- JARR AL-QURBAAL- JARR AL-QURBA
AL-JARR AL-JUNUUBAL-JARR AL-JUNUUB
AL – AYTAAM (YATEEM)AL – AYTAAM (YATEEM)
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Close relatives, family, acquaintance and members of the household and servants
Orphans
Neighbours – both Muslims and also non-Muslims
SIDQ SIDQ : : MUST BE TRUE (HAVECORRECT ATTITUDE AND DISPOSITION) TOWARDS THEM MUST BE TRUE (HAVECORRECT ATTITUDE AND DISPOSITION) TOWARDS THEM
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FUQARA’ - FAAQIRFUQARA’ - FAAQIR
MASAAKIN - MISKEENMASAAKIN - MISKEEN
‘‘AAMILEEN – ‘AMILAAMILEEN – ‘AMIL
MU-ALLAF MU-ALLAF
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Those Muslims who are in poverty
Those Muslims who are in dire need
Those involved in task of collecting and
disbursing the Zakat
Those whose hearts and reconciled to Al-
Islam i.e. the new converts
SIDQ SIDQ : : MUST BE TRUE (HAVECORRECT ATTITUDE AND DISPOSITION) TOWARDS THEM MUST BE TRUE (HAVECORRECT ATTITUDE AND DISPOSITION) TOWARDS THEM
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IBNU SABEEL IBNU SABEEL
RI-QAABRI-QAAB
GHAA-RIMEENGHAA-RIMEEN
FEE-SABI-LILLAAHFEE-SABI-LILLAAH
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Ransoming Muslims who are enslaved
Those Muslims who are in debt
Those Muslims who strive in the way of Allah
The Muslim travellers
SIDQ SIDQ : : MUST BE TRUE (HAVECORRECT ATTITUDE AND DISPOSITION) TOWARDS THEM MUST BE TRUE (HAVECORRECT ATTITUDE AND DISPOSITION) TOWARDS THEM
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“ “ If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be no obscenity nor no obscenity nor
wickedness nor wrangling wickedness nor wrangling in the Hajj (in the Hajj (PILGRIMAGEPILGRIMAGE). And whatever ). And whatever
good ye do (be sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) good ye do (be sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you)
for the journey, but the best of provisions is right conduct (for the journey, but the best of provisions is right conduct (TAQWATAQWA). ).
So be conscious of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!” So be conscious 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:
““(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 (ahklaaqul-Karimahahklaaqul-Karimah) requires effort at self purification, we ) requires effort at self purification, we
are to seek Guidance from the Qur’an and to emulate the Path taken are to seek Guidance from the Qur’an and to emulate the Path taken
by the Prophet s.a.w. and the “by the Prophet s.a.w. and the “Salafusw-swolihSalafusw-swolih” (the early righteous ” (the early righteous
pioneer). pioneer).
They were the ones whom Allah referred to as “They were the ones whom Allah referred to as “Khayra-UmmahKhayra-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 FatihaFatiha in our in our
prayers. 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 from the time when the
sun has passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and sun has passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and
[be ever mindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold, [be ever mindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold,
the recitation [of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed the recitation [of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed
[by all that is holy].”[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 [upon
whatever I may do] in a whatever I may do] in a manner true and sinceremanner true and sincere, and cause me to , and cause me to
leaveleave [it] in a [it] in a manner true and sinceremanner true and sincere, and grant me, out of Thy , and grant me, out of Thy
grace, grace, sustaining strengthsustaining strength!”!”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80))
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““THUS, step by step, We bestow from on high through this THUS, step by step, We bestow from on high through this
Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit] and is a Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit] and is a
grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us], the while it grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us], the while it
only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [it often happens that] only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [it often happens that]
when We bestow Our blessings upon man, he turns away when We bestow Our blessings upon man, he turns away
and arrogantly keeps aloof [from any thought of Us]; and and arrogantly keeps aloof [from any thought of Us]; and
when evil fortune touches him, he abandons all hope.”when evil fortune touches him, he abandons all hope.”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83))
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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 one letter from the Book of Allah (al-Qur’an)Whoever recites one letter from the Book of Allah (al-Qur’an)
will be rewarded with one will be rewarded with one HasanahHasanah (merit), the merit then (merit), the merit then
would be multiplied by ten (would be multiplied by ten (HasanahHasanah)”)”
((Hadith reported by Dailamy and BaihaqyHadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy))
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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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““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 (SABIL ILA ROBBSABIL ILA ROBB)! )!
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.”
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““And Allah who determines the measure of night And Allah who determines the measure of night
and day, is aware that you would never be able to and day, is aware that you would never be able to
do it (all): and therefore He turns towards you in do it (all): and therefore He turns towards you in
His grace (forgiveness).”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.”
(Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20)
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““Recite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with easeRecite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with ease, ,
and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity, and [thus] and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity, and [thus]
lend unto Allah a goodly loan: for whatever good deed you lend unto Allah a goodly loan: for whatever good deed you
may offer up in your own behalf, you shall truly find it with may offer up in your own behalf, you shall truly find it with
Allah - yea, better, and richer in reward. And [always] seek Allah - yea, better, and richer in reward. And [always] seek
Allah's forgiveness: behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a Allah's 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 admonition O MANKIND! There has now come unto you an admonition
((MAU-’IZAHMAU-’IZAH) from your Sustainer, and a () from your Sustainer, and a (SHIFA’SHIFA’) cure for all ) cure for all
[the ill] that may be in men's hearts, and ([the ill] that may be in men's hearts, and (HUDAHUDA) guidance ) guidance
and (and (RAHMAHRAHMAH) grace unto all who believe [in Him]. ) grace unto all who believe [in Him].
Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this, then, Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this, then,
let them rejoice: let them rejoice: it is better than all [the worldly wealth] that it is better than all [the worldly wealth] that
they may amass!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 And unto thee [O Prophet] have We vouchsafed
this divine writ, setting forth the truth, this divine writ, setting forth the truth, confirming confirming
the truth of whatever there still remains of earlier the truth of whatever there still remains of earlier
revelations and determining what is true thereinrevelations and 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, accordance with what Allah has bestowed from on high,
and and do not follow their errant viewsdo not follow their errant views, forsaking the truth , forsaking the truth
that has come unto thee. Unto every one of you have We that has come unto thee. Unto every one of you have We
appointed a [different] law and way of life.”appointed a [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 single 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 means of community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by means of
what He has vouchsafed unto, you. what He has vouchsafed unto, you. Vie, then, with one another in doing Vie, then, with one another in doing
good works! good works! Unto Allah you all must return; and then He will make you Unto Allah you all must return; and then He will make you
truly understand all that on which you were wont to differ.”truly understand all that on which you were wont to differ.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))
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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-protected; Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an. In a Register well-protected;
None touch it except the purifiedNone touch it except the purified. [It is] a revelation from the . [It is] a revelation from the
Lord of the worlds.”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. Saida (prostration), du’a (supplication), ta’awuz (seeking
protection of Allah), appropriate responses, etc..
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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 Allah So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in Allah
from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].”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 no authority over (Indeed, there is for him no authority over (MU’-MINEENMU’-MINEEN) )
those who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting those who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting
their trust in their Lord (their trust in their Lord (MUTAWAK-KILEENMUTAWAK-KILEEN). ).
His (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an His (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an
ally and those who through him associate others with Allah ally and 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-A-’uu-dzdzu - bil-laa - his – sa-mii- ’il – ‘aleem, u - bil-laa - his – sa-mii- ’il – ‘aleem,
mi-nash – shay - mi-nash – shay - twtwaa – nir – ra - jeemaa – nir – ra - jeem
I seek refuge with Allah Who hears and knows all,
from the accursed Satan.
Ending with:
“ “ swswa – da – qal - laah – hul - ’a-a – da – qal - laah – hul - ’a-zzeem”eem”
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 and O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and
make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,
and a Mercy. O Allah! “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 those Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those
(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,” (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 the night Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night
and different parts of the day,” 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, or Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an, or
are there locks upon [their] hearts?”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, those who reverted back [to disbelief] after Indeed, those who reverted back [to disbelief] after
guidance had become clear to them - Satan enticed them guidance had become clear to them - Satan enticed them
and prolonged hope for 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 those who disliked what That is because they said to those who disliked what
Allah sent down, "We will obey you in part of the Allah sent down, "We will obey you in part of the
matter." And Allah knows what they conceal.”matter." 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: 26Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 26))
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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: 26Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 26))
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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 remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear, And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear,
without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and the evenings. without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and 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, those who are near your Lord are not prevented by Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not prevented by
arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to Him arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to Him
they prostrate.”they prostrate.”
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205))
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AND ALLAH KNOWS ALL
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