[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-#5(august-2016)-lesson-#3g-problem-in–education- contnd-class-exercise-kalimah-risaalah-(22-oct-2016)

UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 3gLESSON # 3g

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)”

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

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

"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from

Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)

RENEW TO THE SHIP (UMMAH) RENEW TO THE SHIP (UMMAH) EDUCATION (KNOWLEDGE) EDUCATION (KNOWLEDGE)

Elucidation of the problem identified – Elucidation of the problem identified – confusion in Knowledge – tips on how to give confusion in Knowledge – tips on how to give good instruction (good instruction (MAU-’IZATIL-HASANAHMAU-’IZATIL-HASANAH)-)-regarding ”regarding ”Kalimah-al-RisaalahKalimah-al-Risaalah””

Updated 22 OCTOBER 2016

PARTPART # 4 # 4(Aug-(Aug-20162016))

(Continuation – class exercise)

“O Allah! Grant favours in our hearing, in our sight and in our strength to be

always upon Your Path. And make our yearnings and desires to be in accord

with everything (teachings and guidance) which has ben brought by Your

beloved Muhammad - salutations of Allah and peace be upon him.”

ALLAA-HUM-MA – MA-TI’-NAA – BI-AS-MAA-INAA – WA

– AB-SWAA-RI-NAA – WA- QUW-WAA-TI-NAA- FEE- SA-BEE – LIK, -

WAJ – ‘AL – HA-WAA-NAA –TA-BA-’AN- LI-MAA – JAA – A – BI-HI – HA-BEE-BU-KA

– MUHAM-MADUN – SWOL-LAL-LAA-HU –’ALAI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)) PREVIOUS LESSON

Hadith extracted from: ‘NASA-IHU AL-’IBAAD ‘ALAA SHARHI AL-MUNABBIHAT ‘ALA AL-ISTI’DAD LI-YAUMI AL-MA-’AD’

Sheikh Imam Muhammad Nawawi bin Umar al-Jawi al-Bantanifamous Nusantaran scholar and Imam in Makkah (1813-1897)


O Aba Dzar! Renew the ship, for verily the ocean is deep,

And take complete provision, for verily the journey is far,

And lighten the load, for verily the obstacles are almost insurmountable,

And be sincere in your deeds, for verily the scrutinizer of faults

is The Seeing (Allah).AN-NAASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice


THE HADITH

PREVIOUS LESSON


CHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHCHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHEXTERNAL

IDENTIFYING THE THREATPREVIOUS LESSON

LACKING ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHICAL

RESPONSE TO ‘SECULARISM’

NEGLECT MASTERY OF LANGUAGES

CONFUSIONIN KNOWLEDGE

ABSENCE OFAN ACTIVE CULTURAL

EDUCATION

BREAKDOWN OF ADAB

RISE OF FALSE LEADERS AND FAILED LEADERSHIP

SCARCITY OF TRULYISLAMIC EDUCATORS

AND THINKERS

TRUNCATION FROMHISTORY OF ISLAMIC

CIVILIZATION

LACK OF READINGCULTURE AND OF

SERIOUS RESEARCH


LACKING ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHICAL

RESPONSE TO ‘SECULARISM’

NEGLECT MASTERY OF LANGUAGES

CONFUSIONIN KNOWLEDGE




Seriously thinking, Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas identified

the confusion of knowledge (epistemology) is the root problem of the

modern and now post-modern era in which we are now in – indeed

the crisis of the intellect. And he advise us thus:

““The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant

vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which

impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and

creates general confusion and error in the understanding of creates general confusion and error in the understanding of

Islam and of its worldviewIslam and of its worldview.” .” Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT THIS?


RE-VISITING PAST LESSONS“FIQHUD-DA’WAH”

PREVIOUS LESSON



GROUP BRAINSTORM SHARING AND OPEN CLASS DISCUSSION

As in previous session regarding analysing challenges/problem As in previous session regarding analysing challenges/problem

pertain to ‘pertain to ‘EducationEducation’ which we specifically identified in the ’ which we specifically identified in the

category of “category of “Confusion in knowledgeConfusion in knowledge” – our class ” – our class

exercise has not completed 2 more items to dispell and clarify.exercise has not completed 2 more items to dispell and clarify.

Firstly to identify how the confusion arise (cause of problem).Firstly to identify how the confusion arise (cause of problem).

Subsequent we shall try to brainstorm, discuss and suggest the Subsequent we shall try to brainstorm, discuss and suggest the

appropriate responses to each (solution in clarifying).appropriate responses to each (solution in clarifying).

Break into groupings (of not more

than 8 person in each).


CLASS EXERCISE IN CLARIFYING WITH ISLAM’S RESPONSE TO THE CONFUSION

Only those Rukun Islam and Rukun Iman lessons as taught when young.


Limited and does not include worldly actions, other ‘non-religious’ knowledge and skills.

We value freedom.

FARDHU ‘AIN

PREVIOUS LESSON

# 1


Irrelevant as this only pertains to the Hereafter.


It is of less important because it has no economic value.

Meaning and significance of the Arabic word “FARDHU-’AIN”

FARDHU ‘AIN

PREVIOUS LESSON

# 1


Its connection to concept of worship ‘IBADAH.


Its dynamic definition when link to categorization of knowledge. “Religion should be left

to the individual to decide.”

“There is no coercion in religion, so why the compulsion?”

FARDHU ‘AIN

PREVIOUS LESSON

# 1



Not different from ‘information’.

Detach from notion of mankind being ‘SPIRITUAL’ to merely linked to mental and psyche.

Scientific knowledge and religious knowledge are different and should be kept separate.

KNOWLEDGE

PREVIOUS LESSON

# 2



Scientific knowledge are neutral.

Levelling of every knowledge

Even placing wrong category – viz. UKHRAWI/DUNYAWI.

Ignorance regarding Islam’s epistemology.

KNOWLEDGE

PREVIOUS LESSON

# 2


Ignorance regarding history of Islam’s extensive and significant contributions to the dissemination of knowledge culture leading to renaissance

“Islam (early Muslims scholars) contribution to science were merely plagiarized works from the Greek and other past civilization. It is nothing to do with its religious teachings.”

“How can you Islamize knowledge? This is nonsense.”


KNOWLEDGE

PREVIOUS LESSON

# 2


Reduced to only the mere verbal profession of the Faith.

Some insistence upon the Arabic pronunciation rather than the person’s understanding of its true meaning and significance.

Inadequate explanation of TAUHEED and AR-RISAALAH


SHAHADATAIN

# 3


Ignorant of the binding nature of SHAHADATAIN.

Some may inadvertently have betrayed the DEEN when their allegiance to others over-rides that of his/her solemn pledge of the Shahadatain.

“With SHAHADATAIN a Muslim will enter Paradise and be safe from the punishment of the Hellfire.”


SHAHADATAIN

# 3


Its link to concept of striving - Mujaahadah.

It is the ‘enabler’ to ARKAAN - AL-ISLAM - AL-IIMAN - IHSAN

Ignorance regarding antithetical aspects which nullify a Muslims’ Shahadatain


SHAHADATAIN

# 3


Stagnated to only the simple explanation as taught to children.


Questions arising from genuine Intellectual curiosity frowned upon (left to later).

Students’ acceptance of message assumed to be ‘belief’ whereas devoid of conviction.

KALIMAH AL-TAUHEEDLAA-ILAAHA-IL-LALLAH

PREVIOUS LESSON

# 4


“Believe because that’s what Allah and the prophets said so in Qur’an and Ahadith.”


Ignorant of profound meaning of terms: TAUHEED, NAFI-WA-ITSBAT, ILAH, MA’BUD, ALLAH etc.

Ignorant of link to earlier prophets’ mission; why this basic truth is most fundamental and so important; etc.


PREVIOUS LESSON

# 4


What convincing arguments appealing to its believe which Islam offer to non-Muslims and sceptics.


Modern-day JAAHILIYYAH.

Neo-Darwinism and Secularism.

Militant atheist.


PREVIOUS LESSON

# 4


NOW TO CONTINUE TODAY’S LESSON


We the prophets are commanded to We the prophets are commanded to placeplace people people

according to their station according to their station and toand to speak speak unto them unto them

in accordance with their in accordance with their intellectual capacity.intellectual capacity.

((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.aHadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.a.).)


TO KNOW WHAT IS NEEDED, A TEACHER MUST EMPATHISE AND HELP ANALYSE WHAT MAY IMPEDE

THEIR STUDENTS’ LEARNING AND STRIVE TO REMOVE THESE EFFECTIVELY WHICH MAY REQUIRE UNLEARNING

GROUP BRAINSTORM SHARING AND OPEN CLASS DISCUSSION

In previous session regarding analysing challenges/problem, we In previous session regarding analysing challenges/problem, we

discussed the first statement to attest as Muslim is the most basic discussed the first statement to attest as Muslim is the most basic

message of Al-Islam is the message of Al-Islam is the KALIMAH-AT-TAUKALIMAH-AT-TAUHHEEDEED. .

The second statement is the The second statement is the KALIMAH-AL-RISAA-LAHKALIMAH-AL-RISAA-LAH..

Brainstorm, discuss and analyse the manner in which this is being Brainstorm, discuss and analyse the manner in which this is being

taught generally to Muslims which need to be improved (renewed) taught generally to Muslims which need to be improved (renewed)

especially in facing contemporary doctrinal challenges.especially in facing contemporary doctrinal challenges.

Break into groupings (of not more

than 8 person in each).




The Prophet s.a.w. sent Mu`adh r.a. to Yemen and said:

"Invite the people to testify that none has the right to be

worshipped but Allah and I am Allah's Messenger s.a.w. and if

they obey you to do so, then teach them that Allah has enjoined on

them five prayers in every day and night (in twenty-four hours), and

if they obey you to do so, then teach them that Allah has made it

obligatory for them to pay the Zakat from their property and it is to

be taken from the wealthy among them and given to the poor.“

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)



“ “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 perfectly decorated it except of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except

for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this for a space of one brick. 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, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”

((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))


“ “By Allah!(I swear), even if By Allah!(I swear), even if MusaMusa is alive and present in is alive and present in

your midst, he can have no option except that your midst, he can have no option except that he must he must

follow me (my teachings)follow me (my teachings).” .”

((Hadith narrated by Jabir r.aHadith narrated by Jabir r.a.).)


““Amongst all people, I am the nearest to Jesus son of Amongst all people, I am the nearest to Jesus son of

Mary in this world and the hereafterMary in this world and the hereafter. The prophets . The prophets

are paternal brothers, they have different mothers are paternal brothers, they have different mothers

but but their religion is one their religion is one (and the same).”(and the same).”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))



Say, [O Muhammad], "If you should love Allah,

then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive

you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."

Say, "Obey Allah and the Messenger." But if they

turn away - then indeed, Allah does not like the

disbelievers.”

(Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 31-32)


IDENTIFYING THE CONFUSION

TRADITIONAL MISTAKES

• Stagnated to only the simple statement that Muhammad is a prophet without the reasoning for the claim.

INCOMPLETE DATA

• Ignorant of profound challenge of I’JAZ. Al-Qur’an as standing proof of prophethood.

• Ignorant of what AL-QUR’AN actually is, its history of revelation, compilation and preservation – vis-a-vis that of other books claimed to be from God; its amazing content etc. unanimously upheld by all Muslims.

• Qur’an as God’s final book of revelation to confirm previous books providing the criterion to know truth from falsehood.

• Ignorant of the true SEERAH (history), character, why MUHAMMAD was sent as the FINAL PROPHET. – (contn’d)..

KALIMAH – AL - RISAALAH MUHAM-MADAR-RA-SUU-LULLAH

FALLACIES AND ARGUMENTS

• “Because Muhammad came later and was a brilliant Arab , he must have merely copied from earlier Abrahamic faith to start a new one.”

CHALLENGES OF ISLAMAPHOBIA

• Media and academia distortions, lies, half-truth, wild accusations etc. which are spread.


IDENTIFYING THE CONFUSION


• Stagnated to only the simple statement that Muhammad is a prophet without the reasoning for the claim.

INCOMPLETE DATA

• … Link to the ABRAHAMIC legacy – tradition - creed.

• Ignorant of preservation of AHADITH-SUNNAH NABAWIYYAH and the science which ensure reliability and its categorization.

• Ignorant of the responses already done in refuting the allegations against PROPHET MUHAMMAD ..

KALIMAH – AL - RISAALAH MUHAM-MADAR-RA-SUU-LULLAH


• “Because Muhammad came later and was a brilliant Arab , he must have merely copied from earlier Abrahamic faith to start a new one.”


• Media and academia distortions, lies, half-truth, wild accusations etc. which are spread.


Stagnated to only the simple statement that Muhammad is a prophet without the reasoning for the claim.




“Because Muhammad came later and was a brilliant Arab , he must have merely copied from earlier Abrahamic faith to start a new one.”




Media and academia distortions, lies, half-truth, wild accusations etc. towards Prophet Muhammad which are being spread.




Ignorant of profound challenge of I’JAZ. Al-Qur’an as standing proof of prophethood.


INCOMPLETE DATA


Ignorant of what AL-QUR’AN actually is, its history of revelation, compilation and preservation – vis-a-vis that of other books claimed to be from God; its amazing content etc.; of it being unanimously upheld by all Muslims


INCOMPLETE DATA


Ignorant that Qur’an intended as God’s final revelation to confirm previous books which is to be superseded, providing the criterion FURQAN to know the truth from the falsehood, the genuine from the interpolation etc.


INCOMPLETE DATA


Ignorant of the true SEERAH (history), character, why MUHAMMAD was sent as the FINAL PROPHET.


INCOMPLETE DATA


Ignorant of some of the BIBLICAL PROPHECIES , regarding the Prophet Muhammad linking him with the ABRAHAMIC - LEGACY TRADITION - CREED


INCOMPLETE DATA


Ignorant of preservation of AHADITH-SUNNAH NABAWIYYAH and the science which ensure reliability and its categorization.


INCOMPLETE DATA


Ignorant of the responses already done in refuting the allegations against PROPHET MUHAMMAD ..


INCOMPLETE DATA

TO BE CONTINUED INSHA-ALLAH