Slideshare [ntums-final]-islamic-fastabiqul-khayraat-(25-june-2013)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor ”NTUMS – Nanyang Technological

University Muslim Society”Tuesday , 25 June 2013 – @ 1.30 pm

venue: Masjid MuhajirinBraddell Road, Singapore

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.

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Reflection on a Qur’anic Message Reflection on a Qur’anic Message : On the fundamental : On the fundamental

principle in Islamic Da’wah of respecting the rights of others principle in Islamic Da’wah of respecting the rights of others

while competing with all mankind in the doing of goodwhile competing with all mankind in the doing of good

THE SECOND TOPIC

THE SECOND TOPIC

AFTER ‘UKHUWWAH’

AFTER ‘UKHUWWAH’


Information gathered are like pieces of jig-saw puzzle.

It may seem quite easy to get them, especially when they seem to

be scattered about almost everywhere.

Some people are keen to only gather them; to pick them up; to

steal these pieces; and are obsessed with merely having as much of

them as possible – not realizing its true meaning, its true significance,

its true worth to benefit from it, its place and purpose to us.


Thus, some people may feel that they have ‘knowledge’, whereas

what they possess may just be merely ‘information’.

Actually by “knowledge”, we are referring to the relevant

“meaning” from that subject that we “seek to acquire, arriving in our

soul ...” – not merely the subject.

The “Soul” (or sometimes referred to as the ‘heart’, ‘mind’ or

‘intellect’) is the spiritual Self (of who we are) - our cognitive essence,

capable of knowing and of learning.


Thus education is said to be “organic” liken to a living organism –

which pertains, primarily, to the growth (of meaning, realization and

actualization) of our soul.

Education, from the Islamic perspective, is not a mechanical

construct, but it entails nurturing of a Muslim with ‘Life’ – and the

Islamic educators to be likened as the ‘gardeners ’ not ‘engineers’.

““O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the Messenger O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the Messenger

when he calls you to that which gives you life.”when he calls you to that which gives you life.”

((Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

Actually, (in Islamic education), when acquiring any pieces of it

(information), a student should also be learning what its meaning and

significance is, and how it is to be applied (fixed or connected) unto

whatever understanding he/she already possess thus far – increasing

spiritual growth.

This can only be possible when such pieces are given to them by one

who has true ownership of these, and who consents to give these to

them and helps them with how they should understand the meanings

from these, and to form (or attach) them unto their overall worldview.


Thus, students must be learning from the right person, i.e. those who

have ‘seen’ the full - the completed picture.; those who have traversed

the path themselves. Only such are the ones who can rightfully teach

them how they are to make each piece to become meaningful to what

they already possess.

And those nurturing them (i.e. Islamic educators) must be those who

regard this duty as a sacred trust (Amanah). They only teach what is

needed, and in the quantum in accordance with the condition of the

student – bequething only to those deserving.

Just like a gardener who must have knowledge of the growth of the

plant, its history and environment, its threat etc. Islamic teachers too

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“ Educators are like gardeners, the best of them are the local

gardeners with the most experience, who have been living with

and nurturing the plants and being the caretaker of its

ornaments. Although they are often unassuming by avoiding the

gaze of people admiring the garden, yet ignoring them is indeed

ignorant heedlessness, compounded with ingratitude, while

preferring others less able over them is injustice ”

'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe”

(Qur’an: Surah Ibrahim: 14: 7)

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice


From topic – “From topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)



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From previous topic – “From previous topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)

ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF GODGOD


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ESSENTIALLY IT IS ALSO



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“This (UMMATUKUM) community of yours is one

community (UMMATAN WAHIDAH) , and I am your

Lord; so hold Me alone in fear (FAT-TAQUUN). But

people later cut up their religion into bits, each

group rejoicing in what they have. So leave them

immersed in their heedlessness till an appointed

time.”

(Qur’an: Mu’minun: 23: 52-54)


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““O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (SHAAHIDAHSHAAHIDAH), a ), a

Bearer of Glad Tidings (Bearer of Glad Tidings (MUBAS-SHIRAHMUBAS-SHIRAH), and a Warner (), and a Warner (NADZEERAHNADZEERAH)― )―

And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (DAA-’IYAN DAA-’IYAN

ILALLAAHILALLAAH) , and as a Lamp spreading Light () , and as a Lamp spreading Light (SIRAAJAN MUNEERAHSIRAAJAN MUNEERAH).”).”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46))



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““Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (BIL-BIL-HHIKMAHIKMAH) )

and beautiful preaching ( and beautiful preaching (MAU-’IZAH-MAU-’IZAH-HHASANAHASANAH); and argue ); and argue

with them in ways that are best and most gracious (with them in ways that are best and most gracious (JAADIL-JAADIL-

HUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA AHUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA AHHSANSAN): for thy Lord knows, best who ): for thy Lord knows, best who

have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. “have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. “

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125))



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““O Mankind! We created you all from a male and a O Mankind! We created you all from a male and a

female, and made you into nations and tribes so female, and made you into nations and tribes so

that you may know one another (that you may know one another (LITA-’AA-RA-LITA-’AA-RA-

FUUFUU). Verily the noblest of you in the sight of Allah ). Verily the noblest of you in the sight of Allah

is the most (is the most (TAQWATAQWA) God-fearing of you. Surely ) God-fearing of you. Surely

Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware.“Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware.“

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))



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””Let there be Let there be no compulsion in religionno compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear . Truth stands out clear

from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath

grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks.

And Allah hears and knows all things.” And Allah hears and knows all things.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))



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” ” If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all

who are on earth! who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against their Wilt thou then compel mankind against their

will to believe?will to believe?””

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99))



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““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the And thus have We willed you to be a community of the

middle way (middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so

that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth

before all mankind (before all mankind (SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the ) , and the

Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“

((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))From previous topic – “From previous topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)


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““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought ) in His cause as ye ought

to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has

chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in

religion; it is the (religion; it is the (MILLATMILLAT) creed of your father ) creed of your father

Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both

before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger

((SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may be a witness for you, and ye be ) may be a witness for you, and ye be

witnesses for mankind! (witnesses for mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-

NAASNAAS)).“.“

((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))



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““O YOU who have attained to faith!O YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the cause Be helpers [in the cause

of Allah]of Allah] - even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto the - even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto the

white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's

cause?" - whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied, cause?" - whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied,

""We shall be [thy] helpers [in the cause] of AllahWe shall be [thy] helpers [in the cause] of Allah!”!”

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 14Qur’an: Saff: 61: 14))From previous topic – “From previous topic – “Islamic UkhuwwahIslamic Ukhuwwah” (23 May 2013)” (23 May 2013)


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““And let there be [arising] from you a nation (And let there be [arising] from you a nation (YAD-’UU-NAYAD-’UU-NA) )

inviting to [all that is] good (inviting to [all that is] good (KHAYRKHAYR), enjoining what is right ), enjoining what is right

((AMRU-BIL-MA’RUFAMRU-BIL-MA’RUF) and forbidding what is wrong () and forbidding what is wrong (NAH-NAH-

YU-’ANIL-MUNKARYU-’ANIL-MUNKAR), and those will be the successful (), and those will be the successful (MUF-MUF-

LILIHHUUNUUN).”).”

((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 104Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 104))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

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NOW, LET US CONTINUE WITH THE TOPIC …


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COMPETE YOU IN THE DOING OF GOOD


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““And who is better in speech (And who is better in speech (AAHHSANU-QAW-LANSANU-QAW-LAN) than one ) than one

who (who (DAA-’IYAN ILALLAAHDAA-’IYAN ILALLAAH) invites to Allah and does ) invites to Allah and does

((‘AMILAN‘AMILAN) righteousness (‘) righteousness (‘AMAL AMAL SWSWO-LIHAATO-LIHAAT) and says, ) and says,

"Indeed, I am of the Muslims."”"Indeed, I am of the Muslims."”

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33))


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““And not equal are the good deed (And not equal are the good deed (HHASANATASANAT) and the bad () and the bad (SAYYI-’AATSAYYI-’AAT). ).

Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom and thereupon the one whom

between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted

friend.”friend.”



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““But none is granted it except those who are patient (But none is granted it except those who are patient (SWSWOBARUUOBARUU), ),

and none is granted it except one and none is granted it except one having a great portion [of having a great portion [of

goodgood].”].”



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““For each [religious following] is a direction toward which it For each [religious following] is a direction toward which it

faces. (faces. (FAS-TA-BI-KUL-KHAY-RAATFAS-TA-BI-KUL-KHAY-RAAT) ) So race (vie, compete) to So race (vie, compete) to

[all that is] good.[all that is] good. Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you

forth [for judgement] all together. Indeed, Allah is over all forth [for judgement] all together. Indeed, Allah is over all

things competent..”things competent..”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 148Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 148))


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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: community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by means of by means of

what He has vouchsafed unto you.”what He has vouchsafed unto you.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))


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“ “ ((FAS-TA-BI-QUL-KHAY-RAATFAS-TA-BI-QUL-KHAY-RAAT)) Vie (race, compete), then, with one Vie (race, compete), then, with one

another in doing good works! another in doing good works! Unto Allah you all must return; and then He Unto Allah you all must return; and then He

will make you truly understand all that on which you were wont to will make you truly understand all that on which you were wont to

differ.”differ.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))

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FAS-TA-BI-QUFAS-TA-BI-QU

“From - SIBAA-Q meaning “race; contest” and the

word MUSAA-BA-QAH ”competition; emulation”

Thus it FASTABIQUU , evoke entering into a kind of race in some

endeavor, where everyone can and have the ability to participate

in, although some may outrace others.


KHAY-RAATKHAY-RAAT

“From - “good” and “choosing what is good or

better” thus signify “excellent in righteousness and Religion;

generous in race, exalted in rank or quality or reputation, goodly

in face, good in disposition, possessing much goodness.”

Thus can be applied to all the observable good deeds performed

by any person, which has benefits and can be beneficial to

others.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

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Islam do recognize that all religion, in principle, teaches mankind

towards the doing of good (AL-KHAYR).

And we believe in primordial innocence inherent in humanity, termed as

FITwRAH , which potentially motivates him towards the

doing of good.

Yet, let us not forget that Islam came to restore and re-establish, the

way of life of all the previous religion in which the teachings have,

either:

[1] been tampered or compromised, i.e. corrupted by subsequent people

after their Prophets’ time; or

[2] the guidance has to be updated and perfected as mankind evolved into a

cosmopolitan society and a higher form of civilization not known

previously.

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO MUSLIMSIMPORTANT REMINDER TO MUSLIMS


Islam’s claim is that it is the Religion of Truth (AD-DEEN-AL-HAQQ),

meant to supersede other previous religions’ teachings , but through

peaceful invitation and dialogue, with reasoning and fair argumentation.

Islam respects the Right (freedom) for every person to choose their own

faith, which depends upon them also being accorded their Right to have

access to correct knowledge and truth – which Islamic DA’WAH is very

much concerned with.

And in the Qur’an, we are taught that all of mankind are to be invited to

seek out the truth for themselves, without coercion, nor by any forms of

deception. Islam, in fact seek to preserve human intellect.

We are to have healthy regard that as a rule, truth and the right way is

discernible to any sensible and sincere person – using their God-given

reason and natural primordial instinct.



Therefore, in DA’WAH, the approach by Islam is to appeal reason and to

the uncorrupted sensibilities still present in people (i.e. their FITwRAH ),

as the means of inviting them to the Truth. Islam also acknowledges, and

highlight whatever truth and goodness in their religious belief to remind

them, and then proceed to clarify the other inconsistencies which Islamic

teaching have come to correct and restore.

And the most eloquent means to convey the message and teachings to

them is, without doubt, through setting the example in one’s life.


““The tongue (speech) of one’s state (action, example) is The tongue (speech) of one’s state (action, example) is more eloquent than the (speech from one’s ) tongue.”more eloquent than the (speech from one’s ) tongue.”


This clarification is important to current Muslim activists, because some

have been confused by erroneous view of “religious pluralism” which

advocate as though “all religion are the same.”

Yes, we do acknowledge that there are in fact many similarities amongst the

various religion, yet let us not naively overlook that there are also in truth,

many differences which are fundamental. Thus the need for us to engage in

the work of DA’WAH – the Prophetic legacy of Muhammad s.a.a.w.

Also, do remember that when sharing such apparent commonalities, a

Muslim must always seek and uphold the Islamic perspective regarding

them, and not blindly imitate others’ ways nor gloss over our differences.

In our eagerness to conform in society, many Muslim may forget that they

are here in the midst of other nations, to make a difference as witnesses to

the truth; to confront falsehood, and set an example in ourselves.



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.



A bunch of runners were steadily jogging as a team. The pace was steady and it

was led by their team captain-cum-coach, who provided them direction as well

as to monitor every one else’s timing. This was done for some distance in the

race when suddenly they were overtaken by several others from different

teams, sprinting past them. One member in team then shouted at the captain:

Question: Why are we going so slow unlike others who kept whizzing pass us

all. Shouldn’t we be like them and try to be ahead of them?

Answer : The others you saw sprinting

are those who believe that we are

running a 100 meter race.

Actually, we are in a 12 kilometer

marathon!



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““Do not be deceived by the Do not be deceived by the TAQAL-LUBUTAQAL-LUBU (seeming inhibited, (seeming inhibited,

free disposal and affluence) of the disbelievers throughout free disposal and affluence) of the disbelievers throughout

the land. (It is but) a small enjoyment; then their [final] the land. (It is but) a small enjoyment; 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: 197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197) )


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““Now if thou pay Now if thou pay heed (follow) unto the majority of those heed (follow) unto the majority of those

[who live] on earth[who live] on earth, they will but lead thee astray from , they will but lead thee astray from

the path of Allah: they follow but [other people's] the path of Allah: they follow but [other people's]

conjecturesconjectures, and they themselves do nothing but , and they themselves do nothing but guessguess **. .

Verily, thy Sustainer knows best as to who strays from Verily, thy Sustainer knows best as to who strays from

His path, and best knows He as to who are the right-His path, and best knows He as to who are the right-

guided.”guided.”

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 116-117Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 116-117))


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"Yet behold, never can ("Yet behold, never can (DZONNDZONN) surmise (conjecture) ) surmise (conjecture)

take the place of (take the place of (HAQQHAQQ) Truth" ) Truth"

((Qur’an: Najm : 53 :28Qur’an: Najm : 53 :28))


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"And "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast no do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast no

knowledgeknowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of : verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of

them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)." them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)."

((Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36))



Once a rather ‘tricky’ (loaded) question was posed to me, which, if hastily

(wrongly) responded would result in either :

[1] Islam being misrepresented in a very bad light to non-Muslims, or

[2] the true message and teaching of Al-Islam compromised for the sake of

trying to conform to non-Muslim’s value regarding what is good.

It was regarding a well-known (non-Muslim) Noble Prize winner, Mother Teresa

of Calcutta , acknowledged for her exceptionally good humanitarian work

amongst the poor.

The question was :

Based on the Islamic perspective (tenets, dogma, teaching), will she (as a non-Muslim) still end up in Hell in the Hereafter, despite her having done (acknowledged by all), nay in fact dedicated her whole life, in such good works?


THE RESPONSE:

No! She will not “go to hell in the Hereafter, despite her having done good

works” … it depends on other fundamental factors (criteria) other than deeds.

Islam too recognize and admire the good exemplary works that she had done.

And we Muslims believe that Allah is Just and has already determined that she

be rewarded for her good works … after all, she had already received the Noble

prize and won worldwide accolades for that – albeit in this life.

The question as to “whether she will end up in Paradise or Hell in the Afterlife”,

is dependent upon whether in this life she had believed, acknowledged and

served (worship) the True God till the end . After all, it is Allah, Who Alone can

judge and decide that matter, because it is to Him belongs both Paradise and Hell.

And those who associate partners to God will forever be forbidden Paradise;

while unrepentant sinful believer may still be in Hell for a term.

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Say, (O Muhammad): "Shall We tell you who will be the greatest Say, (O Muhammad): "Shall We tell you who will be the greatest

losers in respect of their works? It will be those whose effort went losers in respect of their works? It will be those whose effort went

astray in the life of the world and who believe nevertheless that astray in the life of the world and who believe nevertheless that

they are doing good. Those are the ones who refused to believe they are doing good. Those are the ones who refused to believe

in the revelations of their Lord and that they are bound to meet in the revelations of their Lord and that they are bound to meet

Him. Hence, all their deeds have come to naught, and We shall Him. Hence, all their deeds have come to naught, and We shall

assign no weight to them on the Day of Resurrection. Hell is their assign no weight to them on the Day of Resurrection. Hell is their

recompense for disbelieving and their taking My revelations and recompense for disbelieving and their taking My revelations and

My Messengers as objects of jest.”My Messengers as objects of jest.”

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 103-106Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 103-106) )

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““As for those who believe and do good works, the Gardens of As for those who believe and do good works, the Gardens of

Paradise shall be there to welcome them; there they will abide Paradise shall be there to welcome them; there they will abide

for ever, with no desire to be removed from there." for ever, with no desire to be removed from there."



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““Say (O Muhammad): "I am no more than a human being like you; one to Say (O Muhammad): "I am no more than a human being like you; one to

whom revelation is made: 'Your Lord is the One and Only God.' Hence, whom revelation is made: 'Your Lord is the One and Only God.' Hence,

whoever looks forward to meet his Lord, let him do righteous works, and let whoever looks forward to meet his Lord, let him do righteous works, and let

him associate none with the worship of his Lord." him associate none with the worship of his Lord."







““Verily, (deeds) action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of Verily, (deeds) action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of

that (deeds) action is (to be measured) in accordance that (deeds) action is (to be measured) in accordance

with what is intended ... ”with what is intended ... ”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))





“ “ ... ... Thus he who migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger,

then his migration is for Allah and His Messenger. And he who

migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits or for the sake of

marrying a woman, then his migration is for that which

he has intended.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))


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““But those who (remained conscious and) feared their Lord But those who (remained conscious and) feared their Lord

((TAQWATAQWA) will have gardens beneath which rivers flow, abiding ) will have gardens beneath which rivers flow, abiding

eternally therein, as accommodation from Allah. And that eternally therein, as accommodation from Allah. And that

which is with Allah is best for the righteous (which is with Allah is best for the righteous (AL-ABRARAL-ABRAR).”).”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198) )


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“O ye who believe! if you have TAQWA (consciousness with the fear)

of Allah, He will grant you (FURQAANA) a criterion (to judge between

right and wrong), remove from you (all) evil (that may afflict) you, and

forgive you: for Allah is the Lord of grace unbounded.”

(Qur’an: Anfaal : 8: 29)



KHAY-RAATKHAY-RAAT

“From - “good, better, outstanding” and “choosing what is

good or better or superior,” thus signify “excellent in righteousness and

Religion; generous in race, exalted in rank or quality or reputation, goodly

in face, good in disposition, possessing much goodness.”

Thus can be applied to all the observable good deeds performed by any

person, which has benefits and can be beneficial to others. Yet, its value

and merit may be relative and limited to this world – many of such good

works may in reality be worthless in the Hereafter.


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BIRRBIRR

“Being pious, kind, good, gentle, affectionate, beneficent, just,

righteous, virtuous, honest, true, veracious, sweet of speech,

merciful, sinless in performing something , pious”

Thus, it is “goodness attached to the doer inner state; belief ” It is the

category of goodness acknowledged by Islam as “righteousness

borne out of sincere or altruistic intention or inner volition upon

correct belief of Reality (HAQIQAT) ”. This is the definitive goodness

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““((AL-BIRRAL-BIRR) Righteousness is ) Righteousness is notnot that you turn your faces that you turn your faces

toward the (toward the (MASHRIQMASHRIQ) east or the () east or the (MAGHRIBMAGHRIB) west,”) west,”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177) )


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“… “… but [true] righteousness (but [true] righteousness (AL-BIRRAL-BIRR) is [in] one who believes in ) is [in] one who believes in

Allah, the Last Day (Allah, the Last Day (AL-AAKHIRAHAL-AAKHIRAH) , the angels () , the angels (MALAA-IKAHMALAA-IKAH), ),

the Book (the Book (AL-KITAABAL-KITAAB), and the prophets (), and the prophets (NABIYYINNABIYYIN) ,”) ,”



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“… and gives wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives (DZIL-

QURBA), orphans (AYTAAM), the needy (MASAAKEEN), the

traveller (IBNUS-SABEEL), those (SAA-ILEEN)who ask [for

help], and for freeing slaves (RIQAAB);”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 177)


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“… “… [and who] establishes prayer ([and who] establishes prayer (AS-SWOLAHAS-SWOLAH) and gives ) and gives

ZAKAHZAKAH (disburse from their excess wealth as Welfare tax (disburse from their excess wealth as Welfare tax

upon eight categories in the community – upon eight categories in the community – ASAAANIFASAAANIF)”)”



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“… “… and [those who] fulfill (and [those who] fulfill (MUU-FUUMUU-FUU) their ) their

promise (promise (‘AHD‘AHD) when they promise () when they promise (‘AA-HA-DUU‘AA-HA-DUU); ”); ”



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“… “… and show fortitude (and show fortitude (AS-AS-SWSWOBIREENOBIREEN) in hardships and ) in hardships and

adversity and in the (adversity and in the (AL-BA’ -SAL-BA’ -S) struggle between the Truth ) struggle between the Truth

and falsehood;”and falsehood;”



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“… “… Those are the ones who have been true (Those are the ones who have been true (SWSWODAQUUODAQUU), ),

and it is those who are the righteous (and it is those who are the righteous (AL-MUTTAQUUN AL-MUTTAQUUN – –

those who are conscious of and truly fear Allah).”those who are conscious of and truly fear Allah).”



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“And cooperate in (AL-BIRR) righteousness and piety (AL-TAQWA), but do

not cooperate in sin (ITHMI) and aggression (‘UDWAAN). And (be conscious

of and) fear Allah (TAQWA); indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.”

(Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 2)

TAQWATAQWA

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; take care to safeguard; shelter; shield; take care

from; precaution; avert; etc.from; precaution; avert; etc.””

Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah such to have regard or being conscious of Allah such

that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves and our deeds that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves and our deeds

from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and punishmentfrom all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and punishment..””


If you are wearing an

overflowing robe,

… how would you walk

through upon a road full

of bushes of thorns ?

# ۱

PARABLE OF WALKING IN

THORNY PATHWAY


It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?

2 metres

# ۲

Suppose you are shown this lighted path ….

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


But now when you know the reality of where you really are, how would you be walking upon it?

2 metres

# ۲

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’



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‘‘AMILA AMILA SWSWO-LIHAO-LIHA

From the word “ ( SWO-LA-HA) “– we get the word “

(SWO-LAAH , SWO-LIH) having meanings of “to be good, right, proper,

pious, righteous,” and another word (ISW-LAAH)

meaning “restoration, improve, reform, reconcile, make peace etc.”

also the word (MAS-LAHAT) meaning “that which is

beneficial, helpful, promoting welfare, goodness, etc.” – inter alia


AAHH-SANU - ‘AMALA -SANU - ‘AMALA

From the word “ ( HASUNA; HUSN ; HASAN ) “ with various

meanings of “good, beautiful, proper, treat with kindness, doing right,

etc. “ also we get the word (IHSAAN) meaning “excellence,

best or most righteous conduct, meritorious, beneficence, etc.”

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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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““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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““Seek insteadSeek instead, by means of what Allah has granted thee, by means of what Allah has granted thee, ,

[the good of[the good of] the life to come] the life to come ( (DAA-RUL AA-KHIRAHDAA-RUL AA-KHIRAH) )

without forgetti ng, withal, thine own [rightful] share in without forgetti ng, withal, thine own [rightful] share in

this world (this world (DUN-YAADUN-YAA) ; and () ; and (FA-AFA-AHH-SIN-SIN) do good [unto ) do good [unto

others] as Allah has done good unto thee. Aothers] as Allah has done good unto thee. And do not nd do not

strive to create mischief (strive to create mischief (FASADFASAD) in the land, for Allah ) in the land, for Allah

loves not those who create mischief (loves not those who create mischief (MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN).).””

((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))

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““And And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam), when Allah guides a single person (to Islam),

through you through you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for

you is better than the whole world and whatever it you is better than the whole world and whatever it

contains.”contains.”

((Hadith of the Prophet Hadith of the Prophet ))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

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““Whosoever shows to another (ways) towards the Whosoever shows to another (ways) towards the

doing of a goodness, for him doing of a goodness, for him will be the same rewardwill be the same reward as as

the doer of that goodness.”the doer of that goodness.”

((Hadith of the Prophet Hadith of the Prophet ))


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““Whosoever Whosoever introduces a way in Islam introduces a way in Islam a good practice a good practice

((SUNNAH HASANAHSUNNAH HASANAH), for him will be the reward for ), for him will be the reward for

(introducing) it, as well as (given the same) reward as others (introducing) it, as well as (given the same) reward as others

who follow and practice that good act, till the day of judgment.who follow and practice that good act, till the day of judgment.

And whosoever And whosoever introducesintroduces a bad practice ( a bad practice (SUNNAH SAI-YI-AHSUNNAH SAI-YI-AH), ),

for him will be the sin for (introducing) it, as well as (given the for him will be the sin for (introducing) it, as well as (given the

same) sins as others who follow and commit that bad practice, same) sins as others who follow and commit that bad practice,

till the day of judgment ”till the day of judgment ”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))



IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.

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““O Allah! Certainly You know what is in these hearts (souls)O Allah! Certainly You know what is in these hearts (souls)

We who are gathered out of our love towards You”We who are gathered out of our love towards You”


Extracted from “Al-Ma’thurat”Ash-Shaheed Imam Hassan al-Banna

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““And (we who are here) meeting (one another) out of our And (we who are here) meeting (one another) out of our

obedience (loyalty) to Your command; united upon (striving) obedience (loyalty) to Your command; united upon (striving)

in calling (in calling (DA’WAHDA’WAH) people to You ; committed towards ) people to You ; committed towards

helping the cause of upholding Your way (helping the cause of upholding Your way (SHARI’AHSHARI’AH) “) “



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““Make firm O Allah, in our strength (and fortification), and Make firm O Allah, in our strength (and fortification), and

preserve for us our affection, guide us upon the Righteous path “preserve for us our affection, guide us upon the Righteous path “



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““Fill these hearts (souls) with Your Light that never flickers Fill these hearts (souls) with Your Light that never flickers

nor extinguish, and expand (make ease) our task with nor extinguish, and expand (make ease) our task with

overflowing faith (overflowing faith (IIMANIIMAN) in You,“) in You,“



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““And beautify in us with the placing our trust (And beautify in us with the placing our trust (TAWAKKULTAWAKKUL) in You, ) in You,

and (make us live and) guide us with knowledge (gnosis) of You.”and (make us live and) guide us with knowledge (gnosis) of You.”



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““And cause us to die as true Witness (as martyrs in Your Cause).And cause us to die as true Witness (as martyrs in Your Cause).

Verily, You are the best Protector, and the best Helper”Verily, You are the best Protector, and the best Helper”



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““O Allah! Grant us our request … and salutations and the blessings O Allah! Grant us our request … and salutations and the blessings

of Allah we ask, with peace, upon our Master Muhammad and of Allah we ask, with peace, upon our Master Muhammad and

upon his household and companions”upon his household and companions”



AA-MEEN

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AND ALLAH KNOWS ALL


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