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““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”
Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
LESSON # 3 (cont’d)
LESSON # 3 (cont’d)
Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Using textbook & 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)”
IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE REFRESHER COURSE
FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN EDUCATORS, IN
CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALLOPEN TO ALL
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““AR-RISAALAH”AR-RISAALAH”Muhammad the Awaited Muhammad the Awaited
Last Prophet of AllahLast Prophet of Allah
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there
is none besides Allah.is none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.
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““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name Arabic name
meaning “meaning “the Praised Onethe Praised One”; he is the ”; he is the
Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, the servant Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, the servant
and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited Seal and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited Seal
of Prophethood after whom there will be of Prophethood after whom there will be
no more prophet sent.no more prophet sent.
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““There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most
outstanding of them is still available to be considered by outstanding of them is still available to be considered by
anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without
doubt, the Qur’an .... ”doubt, the Qur’an .... ”5
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““The Criteria The Criteria for a Holy for a Holy
Book”Book”
by : by : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailUstaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
Singapore.Singapore.
- a case for the Qur’an
http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/TO VIEW ON BLOGTO VIEW ON BLOG
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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“ “Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger believers when He sent among them a Messenger
((MuhammadMuhammad) from among themselves) from among themselves”(Qur’an: Surah Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice
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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
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““The purpose of the The purpose of the Qur’anQur’an is for invitation ( is for invitation (Da’wahDa’wah - -
calling) to all the creation (calling) to all the creation (KhalqiKhalqi) to (the worship of ) to (the worship of
the One) the One) True God (Al-Haqq)True God (Al-Haqq), and to enter (, and to enter (DukhuuliDukhuuli) )
into (a transaction by adhering to) His into (a transaction by adhering to) His DeenDeen (religion (religion
of Islam).”of Islam).”
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAH““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”
- Ibn Juazayy al-Kalbi rahmatullaahi - Ibn Juazayy al-Kalbi rahmatullaahi ‘alayh‘alayh.
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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
“ “It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a
messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to
((YAT-LU-AA-YA –TIHIMYAT-LU-AA-YA –TIHIM) rehearse to them His Signs , and ) rehearse to them His Signs , and
((YU-ZAK-KEE-HIMYU-ZAK-KEE-HIM) to sanctify them (purify and make ) to sanctify them (purify and make
them grow), and to (them grow), and to (YU-’AL-LIMU-HUMYU-’AL-LIMU-HUM) instruct them in ) instruct them in
Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been,
before, in manifest error― .“before, in manifest error― .“
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))
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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
“ “And [to] others of them who have not yet joined them. And [to] others of them who have not yet joined them.
And He [Allah] is the Exalted in Might, the Wise. And He [Allah] is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He
wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. .“wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. .“
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4))
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““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
Every Friday night @ Every Friday night @
8pm – 10pm8pm – 10pm
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KassimKassim
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““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
LESSON # 3 (cont’d)
LESSON # 3 (cont’d)
AR-RISAALA
AR-RISAALA
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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TO CONTINUE … TO CONTINUE …
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“Say (O Muhammad): Do you see? Whether this message
(teaching) be from Allah and yet you reject it, and a witness from
among the Children of Israel bore witness of one like him………...”
(Qur’an : Ahqaf: 46: 10)
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Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a reference to Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a reference to
him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized and recorded in the him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized and recorded in the Book Book
of Deuteronomy 18 : 18 of Deuteronomy 18 : 18
““I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O Moses) from I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O Moses) from
amongst their brethren; and I will put My words in his mouth, and amongst their brethren; and I will put My words in his mouth, and
he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will
not give heed to My words which he shall speak in My name, I not give heed to My words which he shall speak in My name, I
Myself will require it of him.”Myself will require it of him.”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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““I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you
(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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After birth was separated from After birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (PharaohPharaoh).).
Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the courtcourt of of
Pharaoh.Pharaoh.
After birth was separated from After birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (QurayshQuraysh
leaders).leaders).
Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the councilcouncil
of the Quraysh.of the Quraysh.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Gave up life in Pharaoh's court Gave up life in Pharaoh's court
and spent time in the wilderness and spent time in the wilderness
around the Sinai peninsula. around the Sinai peninsula.
Married and had a family before Married and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married
the daughter of the daughter of JethroJethro).).
Kept away from the Quraysh Kept away from the Quraysh
way and spent time in the way and spent time in the
mountain outside Makkah.mountain outside Makkah.
Married and had a family before Married and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married
the the KhadijahKhadijah daughter of daughter of
KhuwailidKhuwailid).).
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Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Mount SinaiMount Sinai).).
Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.
““Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is
One GodOne God.”.”
Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Jabal NurJabal Nur).).
Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.
““There is no god except Allah There is no god except Allah
(the One and Only God(the One and Only God))””
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. Pharaoh),
who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has his brother Aaron who
assisted him throughout his
mission.
Commanded to preach to the Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. the people in power (i.e. the
QurayshQuraysh), who knew him.), who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his
‘brother’, who assisted him ‘brother’, who assisted him
throughout his mission.throughout his mission.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence
of Allah by undertaking a of Allah by undertaking a
journey up on Mount Sinai to journey up on Mount Sinai to
experience the “experience the “epiphanyepiphany” ”
(beatific vision of God). (beatific vision of God).
He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence
of Allah during the miraculous of Allah during the miraculous
journey of journey of Isra’Isra’ and and Mi’rajMi’raj – –
including the “including the “epiphanepiphanyy” - (but ” - (but
far greater than that far greater than that
experienced by Moses, as his experienced by Moses, as his
journey transcends into the journey transcends into the
realm never traverse by except realm never traverse by except
him – the beloved of Allah.) him – the beloved of Allah.)
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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His life and his people were His life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his people managed to bring his people
safely out of the land of safely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “ExodusExodus”, ”,
and established a community, and established a community,
governed over them by the Law governed over them by the Law
of God (of God (TorahTorah).).
His life and his people were His life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his people managed to bring his people
safely out of the land of safely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “HijrahHijrah”, ”,
and established a community, and established a community,
governed over them by the governed over them by the
((Shari’ahShari’ah) ) Law of GodLaw of God ( (Qur’anQur’an
and the and the SunnahSunnah).).
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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He was victorious over the He was victorious over the
Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s
direct Divine intervention which direct Divine intervention which
routed and vanquished this routed and vanquished this
military force, a more superior military force, a more superior
to the Bani Isra’il who were to the Bani Isra’il who were
lesser in numbers and lesser in numbers and
equipment – drowning them.equipment – drowning them.
He was victorious over the
Makkan (Quraysh) army with
Allah’s direct Divine
intervention at the Battle of
Badr, in which angels were sent
to aid Muslims and they routed
and vanquished their enemies
superior to them in numbers
and equipment. Most
significantly the Battle of al-
Ahzab
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Had to face enemies within his Had to face enemies within his
community (the hypocrites) who community (the hypocrites) who
introduced the ‘introduced the ‘golden calfgolden calf’ to ’ to
undermine Moses teaching and undermine Moses teaching and
authority. The ‘golden calf’ was authority. The ‘golden calf’ was
then destroyed and the then destroyed and the
perpetrators exposedperpetrators exposed
He had to face enemies within He had to face enemies within
his community – the “his community – the “munaa-munaa-
fiqunfiqun” (hypocrites). They build a ” (hypocrites). They build a
mosque (“mosque (“masjid Diraramasjid Dirara”) to ”) to
undermine Muhammad’s undermine Muhammad’s
teaching and authority. The teaching and authority. The
mosque was burned and mosque was burned and
destroyed; the perpetrator destroyed; the perpetrator
exposed and condemned by exposed and condemned by
God.God.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the
Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme temporal ruler.
Although he was at first rejected Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the accepted as the
Messenger of God.Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme temporal ruler.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Had his teachings codified.
Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Had successors to continue his
mission.
Died and buried on this earth.
Had his teachings codified.Had his teachings codified.
Married and Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Had successors to continue his Had successors to continue his
mission. mission.
Died and buried on this earth.Died and buried on this earth.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
(Jesus is also recorded to have said)(Jesus is also recorded to have said)
“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.
But when he, But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all , comes, he will guide you into all
truth. truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he
hearshears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He . He will bring will bring
glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to to
you….” you….”
((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))
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COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :
‘ ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:
“ “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstoneThe stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;”;
The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from
you and given to a people who will produce its fruityou and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on . He who falls on
this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be
crushed.”crushed.”
((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))
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THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
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“ “The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that
of a man who built a house and of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except perfectly decorated it except
for a space of one brickfor a space of one brick. The people used to go round this . The people used to go round this
house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put
in!’ in!’
Thus, Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the ProphetsI am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”.”
((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))
THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)
(AWAITING THE FULFILMENT OF PATRIACH ABRAHAM’S PRAYER)
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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)
ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf)
(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct
descendants of Ishmael)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)
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“ … and I will put My words in his mouth, and
he shall speak to them all that I command
him. And whoever will not give heed to My
words which he shall speak in My name ...”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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““Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) DesireNor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire. .
It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was
taught by one mighty in Power (endued with Wisdom).”taught by one mighty in Power (endued with Wisdom).”
((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5))
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““Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord
and Cherisher, Who created― “and Cherisher, Who created― “
((Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1))
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““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things) O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things)
clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of)
Our MessengersOur Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no , lest ye should say: there came unto us no
bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath now hath
come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): (from evil):
and Allah hath power over all things.”and Allah hath power over all things.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15
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“ “ Say (O Muhammad): Say (O Muhammad): ""If ye do love Allah, follow meIf ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will : Allah will
love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful.“ Most Merciful.“ ”.”.
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)
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Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves
[by sinning], [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed,
Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the
MercifulMerciful."."
((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)
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And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him
((ASLIMUASLIMU) before the punishment comes upon you; then you ) before the punishment comes upon you; then you
will not be helped. will not be helped.
((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)
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Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMuhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who ; and those who
are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)
compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them
bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace
from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29))
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“ “ ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their
prostration. This is their similitude in the Torah; and their prostration. This is their similitude in the Torah; and their
similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its
blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands
on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As
a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has
promised those among them who believe and do righteous promised those among them who believe and do righteous
deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.” deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.”
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29) )
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That message of That message of TAUTAUHHEEDEED , requires submission and obedience to , requires submission and obedience to
Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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[Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it [Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it
whom I will, but My mercy (whom I will, but My mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) )
encompasses all things." So I will decree it encompasses all things." So I will decree it
[especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear [especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear
Me – (Me – ( TAQWA TAQWA ) - and give the alms –( ) - and give the alms –( ZAKAHZAKAH ) - ) -
and those who believe (and those who believe (YU’-MINUUNYU’-MINUUN) in Our ) in Our
verses (verses (AAYATAAYAT) –”) –”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156))
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““Those who follow the Messenger (Those who follow the Messenger (YAT-TABI’UNYAT-TABI’UN) , ) ,
the unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they the unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they
find written in what they have of the Torah and find written in what they have of the Torah and
the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right
((YA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUFYA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUF) and forbids them ) and forbids them
what is wrong (what is wrong (YA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKARYA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKAR) …”) …”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157))
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“ … “ … and makes lawful for them the good things and makes lawful for them the good things
((TOYYIBATTOYYIBAT) and prohibits for them the evil ) and prohibits for them the evil
((KHABAA-ITHKHABAA-ITH) and relieves them of their burden ) and relieves them of their burden
((ISwRAAISwRAA) and the shackles () and the shackles (AGHLAALAGHLAAL) which were ) which were
upon them. …”upon them. …”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157))
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“ … So they who have believed in him (AAMANUHU),
honoured him (‘AZ-ZARUUHU), supported him (NA-
SwO-RUUHU) and followed the light which was sent
down with him (TABI-UU-NUUR) - it is those who will
be the successful (MUF-LIHUUN). ”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157)
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“ “ Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "O mankindO mankind, indeed I am the , indeed I am the
Messenger of Allah to you allMessenger of Allah to you all, [from Him] to whom , [from Him] to whom
belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158))
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“ There is no deity except Him; He gives life (YUH-YII)
and causes death (WA YU-MIIT)."
So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered
prophet (Muhammad), who believes in Allah and His
words, and follow him (TABI’-’UUHU) that you may
be guided (TAH-TADUUN). ”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158)
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““He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task
of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end
that that He make it prevail over every [false] religionHe make it prevail over every [false] religion; and ; and
none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))
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““O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the
Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life. Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life.
And know that Allah intervenes between a man and his And know that Allah intervenes between a man and his
heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”
((Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24))
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:Bear witness that there Bear witness that there is none deserving of is none deserving of worship except Allah, worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is and that Muhammad is His servant and His servant and Messenger.Messenger.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to establish And to establish Swolah (the obligatory Swolah (the obligatory five daily worship or five daily worship or specific devotion).specific devotion).
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to pay the Zakah And to pay the Zakah (obligatory tax upon (obligatory tax upon the wealth).the wealth).
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to make And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba in House (Ka’ba in Makkah) if you are Makkah) if you are able.able.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to observe fasting And to observe fasting daily in the month of daily in the month of Ramadhan.Ramadhan.
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.....“Tell me about iiman (Faith/Belief)”
(Belief) iiman is that (Belief) iiman is that you:you:Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;His angels;His angels;His Books,His Books,His Messengers;His Messengers;In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;In the Decree, the good & In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes from (the bad, all comes from (the eternal knowledge of) eternal knowledge of) Allah;Allah;
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........ “ Tell me ........ “ Tell me about ‘about ‘Al-IhsanAl-Ihsan’- ’- (the Best or (the Best or Righteous conduct or Righteous conduct or Excellence)”Excellence)”
““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:is:... That you serve ... That you serve (worship) Allah as (worship) Allah as though you see Him, though you see Him, but if you do not see but if you do not see Him, He (Allah) sees Him, He (Allah) sees you.”you.”
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IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBeliefFaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).
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THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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IIMANIIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense
perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the
unseen”.
It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means
“safety, peace, security, protection”
It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it
instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,
restlessness etc.
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Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind
acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or
faith must be with knowledge.
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"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou
hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight
and heart - all of them - will be called to accountand heart - all of them - will be called to account
for it (on Judgement Day).“for it (on Judgement Day).“
((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))
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Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind
acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or
faith must be with knowledge.
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Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere
blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.
Must be with knowledge.
Three sources for knowledge:
[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;
[2] Reasoning - ;
[3] True report - ;
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(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:
Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;
His angels;His angels;
His Books,His Books,
His Messengers;His Messengers;
In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;
In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”
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(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:
Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;
His angels;His angels;
His Books,His Books,
His Messengers;His Messengers;
In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;
In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”
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THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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"In (with) the Name of Allah, the Most
Compassionate, the Most Merciful."
(Qur'an: Al-Fatiha: 1: 1)
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"QUL – HU-WALLAA - HU- A"QUL – HU-WALLAA - HU- AHHAD,AD,
ALLAA-HUS – ALLAA-HUS – SwSwO - MAD,O - MAD,
LAM-YA-LID – WA –LAM – YUU - LAD,LAM-YA-LID – WA –LAM – YUU - LAD,
WA-LAM – YAKUN – LA - HUUWA-LAM – YAKUN – LA - HUU
KU-FU-AN - AKU-FU-AN - AHHAD"AD"
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"No vision can encompass Him, "No vision can encompass Him,
whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is
unfathomable (latif) unfathomable (latif) **, all-aware.“ , all-aware.“
((Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103))
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"There is nothing like unto Him"There is nothing like unto Him**, and yet He alone is all-, and yet He alone is all-
hearing, all-seeing.“hearing, all-seeing.“
((Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11) )
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