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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 # 13
LESSON # 13
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 FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, PARENTS,
EDUCATORS, IN EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY
SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALLOPEN TO ALL
1UPDATED JANUARY 2012UPDATED JANUARY 2012
Every Friday night Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pm@ 8pm – 10pmWisma Indah, 450 Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, Changi Road, #02-00 next to #02-00 next to Masjid KassimMasjid Kassim
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).
THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
The word “The word “IslamIslam” - literally means “” - literally means “surrendersurrender; ;
submissionsubmission”. When added with the prefix “”. When added with the prefix “alal” ( definite ” ( definite
article“tarticle“thehe” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of ” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of
this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner
conviction, belief (conviction, belief (iimaniiman) towards “) towards “obedience to the will of obedience to the will of
AllahAllah”.”.
The true meaning of “The true meaning of “believebelieve” or “” or “iimaniiman”” is : is : “ “to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (QolbQolb); );
and declare with one’s tongue, and declare with one’s tongue,
and practice deeds in accordance with its pillarsand practice deeds in accordance with its pillars””
THE fourth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE fourth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
‘ ‘What troubles you Hagar?” Fear not; for God heard What troubles you Hagar?” Fear not; for God heard
the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad,
and hold him fast with your hand; for I will make him and hold him fast with your hand; for I will make him
a great nation.” Then God opened her eyes, and she a great nation.” Then God opened her eyes, and she
saw saw a well of water a well of water ** ; and she went, and filled the ; and she went, and filled the
skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And God skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And God
was with the lad, and he grew up …”was with the lad, and he grew up …”((Genesis: 21: 14-20Genesis: 21: 14-20 ) )
** This well is – “zam-zam” which still exist to this day, at the This well is – “zam-zam” which still exist to this day, at the original location of the House built by Abraham, as testimony to original location of the House built by Abraham, as testimony to the truth of Allah’s message.the truth of Allah’s message.
From the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valley From the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valley of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:
Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.
“ “And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain
commands, which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make thee an commands, which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make thee an
Imam to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my Imam to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my
offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is not within the offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is not within the
reach of evil-doers." reach of evil-doers."
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124) )
Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.
Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.
"Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger of their own "Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger of their own
who shall rehearse Thy Signs to them and instruct them in who shall rehearse Thy Signs to them and instruct them in
Scripture and Wisdom, and purify them; for Thou art the Scripture and Wisdom, and purify them; for Thou art the
Exalted in Might the Wise.“ (Exalted in Might the Wise.“ (Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 129Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 129))
Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.
Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.
““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 stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;the capstone”;
The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.eyes.
Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruitproduce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be . He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.”crushed.”
‘‘And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying: “Read this, I pray thee””: and he sayeth, “saying: “Read this, I pray thee””: and he sayeth, “I I am not learnedam not learned.’ .’ **
“ “I will raise up for them a prophet I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you like unto you (O Moses) (O Moses) from amongst their brethrenfrom amongst their brethren; and I will ; and I will put My words in put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command himcommand him. And whoever will not give heed to My . And whoever will not give heed to My words which he shall words which he shall speak in My namespeak in My name, I Myself will , I Myself will require it of him.” *require it of him.” *
((Deutronomy: 18: 18Deutronomy: 18: 18))
Confirmation & ProphecyConfirmation & Prophecy??
“He (Moses) said, “The Lord came from Sinai, and dawned from Se’ir upon us; he shone forth from Paran, he came from the ten thousands of holy ones, with flaming fire at his right hand; Yea, he loved his people; all those who consecrated to him were in his hand; so they followed in thy steps...”
“ “Think Think not that I have come to abolish the Law and the not that I have come to abolish the Law and the ProphetsProphets; I have come not to abolish them but to ; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I say to you, till heaven and fulfill them. For truly I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass away from the Law until all is accomplished.”away from the Law until all is accomplished.”
“ “Whosoever then relaxes one of the least of these Whosoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of Heaven. But he who does least in the kingdom of Heaven. But he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of Heaven.”kingdom of Heaven.”
“ “For I tell you, For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceed that of unless your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of Heavenkingdom of Heaven.”.”
((Matthews: 5: 17-20Matthews: 5: 17-20))
““Jesus” a.s. is recorded to sayJesus” a.s. is recorded to say::
‘‘By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? grapes from thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.. Thus thrown into the fire.. Thus by their fruit you will by their fruit you will recognize themrecognize them..
Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of he who does the will of my Father * who is in heaven”my Father * who is in heaven”
((Matthew 7: 16-21Matthew 7: 16-21 ) )* * Islam – Islam – ““submission to the will of Godsubmission to the will of God.”.”
““Jesus” a.s. is recorded to sayJesus” a.s. is recorded to say::
Wearing of stitched clothing Covering the head Wearing shoes, socks, etc. Wearing gloves Perfuming on body, on clothe or on
beddings Oiling the head or hair Cutting, biting or trimming nails Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair Hunting Engages in acts that can lead to sexual
arousal Engages in sexual intercourse Cutting of trees or removal of plants in
the Sacred territory Involve in marriage ceremony
FOR WOMENFOR WOMEN
Covering the face Wearing gloves Perfuming on body, on clothe or on
beddings Oiling the head or hair, powdering or
using lotion (make-up) and lipstick Cutting, biting or trimming nails Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair Hunting Engages in acts that can lead to sexual
arousal Engages in sexual intercourse Cutting of trees or removal of plants in
STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,
and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.
“Behold, satan is an enemy unto you: so treat him as an
STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,
and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.
“O Believers! Surrender yourselves wholly unto God, and
follow not satan’s footsteps, for verily , he is your open foe.”
STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,
and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.
… stoning the Jumrah representing ‘satan’ …. and all evil which he represents
STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,
and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.
… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …
STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,
and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.
… living in tents for 2-3 days, engaging in the remembrance and glorification of God.
STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,
and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.
… being a soldier representing good against the enemy of mankind …. Satan ,
STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,
and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.
… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …