[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(aug-2015)-lesson-#3-reflections-of-eidul-adha-(26-sept-2015)

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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 3LESSON # 3

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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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)

Application of FIQHApplication of FIQH CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATION

REFLECTION – Eid-ul-AdhaREFLECTION – Eid-ul-Adha

Updated 26 SEPTEMBER 2015

PARTPART # 3 # 3(Aug-(Aug-20152015))

TA’ARUF AND SHORT GROUP DISCUSSION

Break into groupings (of not more

than 8 person in each).

Do brief introduction of each other.

Proceed to discuss

“Salaam .. Nice to get to know you. …. So …….What have we learnt?”


Reflect on : Reflect on :

Lessons to be derived from the various devotionals - Lessons to be derived from the various devotionals - ‘IBADAH ‘IBADAH

during these days of Celebration of during these days of Celebration of EID-UL-ADHAEID-UL-ADHA


“This day I have perfected for you your DEEN - religion

and completed My favour upon you and have approved

for you AL-ISLAM as religion.”

(Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 2)

(This day have I perfected your religion for you…) [Maa-idah: 5: 3].

This verse was revealed on Friday, on the Day of ‘Arafah, at the

farewell pilgrimage, after ‘Asr prayer in the tenth year of the Hijrah

while the Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace, was present in

‘Arafat on the back of his camel al-‘Adba’.

Tariq ibn Shihab who said: “A Jewish man went to ‘Umar ibn al-

Khattab, may Allah be well pleased with him, and said: ‘O leader of the

believers, you recite one verse in your Scripture which, if it had been

revealed to us, we would have taken the day in which it was revealed as

a day of celebration

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‘Which verse is this?’ asked ‘Umar. He said: ‘It is (This day have I

perfected your religion for you and completed My favour unto you…)’.

‘Umar said: ‘By Allah, I know the day in which it was revealed to the

Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and give him peace, and the hour

in which it was revealed to the Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him

and his family and give him peace. It was revealed on Friday, in the

afternoon of the day of ‘Arafah’ ”.

This was narrated by Bukhari from al-Hasan ibn Sabah and also by

Muslim.Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi تفسير


Zahir ibn Ahmad> al-Husayn ibn Nuhammad ibn Mus‘ab> Yahya ibn

Hakim> Abu Qutaybah> Hammad> ‘Ammar ibn Abi ‘Ammar: “Ibn

‘Abbas recited this verse in the presence of a Jewish man, and the

latter said: ‘If this verse was revealed to us, we would have taken the

day in which it was revealed as a celebration day’.

Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘Well, it was revealed in two days of celebration

which coincided with each other: it was a Friday which coincided with

the day of ‘Arafah’ ”.

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““AND THEY say, "Be Jews" - or, "Christians" - and you AND THEY say, "Be Jews" - or, "Christians" - and you

shall be on the right path." shall be on the right path."

Say : "Say : "Nay, but [ours is] the creed of AbrahamNay, but [ours is] the creed of Abraham, who , who

turned away from all that is false, and was not of those turned away from all that is false, and was not of those

who ascribe divinity to aught besides God (Allah).who ascribe divinity to aught besides God (Allah).””

((Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135))


In todays context, there are many religious group which seek followers In todays context, there are many religious group which seek followers

or adherents through various means. Most prominent of them are from or adherents through various means. Most prominent of them are from

the evangelical Christians.the evangelical Christians.

Just like Islam which also is a missionary religion, they are justified in Just like Islam which also is a missionary religion, they are justified in

wanting to share their faith with others . Yet, some of their assertions wanting to share their faith with others . Yet, some of their assertions

and claims cannot be left unchallenged as we Muslims are commanded and claims cannot be left unchallenged as we Muslims are commanded

to engage them in seeking for the truth and confront any falsehood.to engage them in seeking for the truth and confront any falsehood.

As to which of these religion (Judaism/Christianity/Islam) is earlier, it As to which of these religion (Judaism/Christianity/Islam) is earlier, it

has no real validity without analyzing their teachings – whether, they has no real validity without analyzing their teachings – whether, they

are in conformity or not, to one of the greatest Prophet acknowledged are in conformity or not, to one of the greatest Prophet acknowledged

by all the three religions. The Patriarch Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) a.s.by all the three religions. The Patriarch Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) a.s.



““Say: "O followers of earlier revelation (Say: "O followers of earlier revelation (AHLUL-KITAABAHLUL-KITAAB)! )!

Come unto that tenet which we and you hold in common: Come unto that tenet which we and you hold in common:

that we shall worship none but Allah (God), and that we shall that we shall worship none but Allah (God), and that we shall

not ascribe divinity to aught beside Him, and that we shall not ascribe divinity to aught beside Him, and that we shall

not take human beings for our lords beside Allah (God)." not take human beings for our lords beside Allah (God)." And And

if they turn away, then say: "Bear witness that it is we who if they turn away, then say: "Bear witness that it is we who

have surrendered ourselves unto Him ( have surrendered ourselves unto Him ( AL-MUSLIMUNAL-MUSLIMUN ).” ).”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 64Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 64))


“ “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 ImamImam** to to

the nationsthe nations." He pleaded: "And also (." He pleaded: "And also (anan ImamImam) from my offspring!" ) from my offspring!"

He answered: "But my promise is not within the reach of evil-doers." He answered: "But my promise is not within the reach of evil-doers."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124) )

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)ImamImam* * - Leader - Leader

(Abraham said) "Our Lord! send amongst them (Abraham said) "Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger a Messenger

of their own of their own who shall who shall rehearse Thy Signs rehearse Thy Signs to them and to them and

instruct them in Scripture and Wisdominstruct them in Scripture and Wisdom, and , and purify thempurify them; for ; for

Thou art the Exalted in Might the Wise.“ Thou art the Exalted in Might the Wise.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 129Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 129))



““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, before, Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before,

in manifest error― .“in manifest error― .“

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))


“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)

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JACOB (Ya’akub))



JOSEPH (Yusuf)

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct

descendants of Ishmael)

MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)







MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)



JACOB (Ya’akub))



JOSEPH (Yusuf)

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct

descendants of Ishmael)

MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)




““O People of the Scripture, O People of the Scripture, there has come to you Our there has come to you Our

Messenger (MUHAMMAD) making clear to you much of what Messenger (MUHAMMAD) making clear to you much of what

you used to conceal of the Scripture and overlooking much. you used to conceal of the Scripture and overlooking much.

There has come to There has come to you from Allah a lightyou from Allah a light and and a clear Booka clear Book.”.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15) )



““INDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger

[Muhammad] from among yourselves: heavily weighs -upon

him [the thought] that you might suffer [in the life to come];

full of concern for you [is he, and] full of compassion and

mercy towards the believers.”.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128) )

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

((UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your

lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind

((SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the Messenger as a witness over ) , and the Messenger as a witness over

you.“you.“

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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 cult of your father Abraham. It is He religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He

Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this

(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may ) may

be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for

mankind! (mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“

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



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:




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PREPARATIONSPREPARATIONS pure intentions & personal sacrifice.

THE JOURNEYINGTHE JOURNEYING Putting on the ‘Ihram’ – state of devotion as pilgrims

journeying to return to his Lord, answer His Divine call.


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FOR MENFOR MEN

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

the Sacred territory Involve in marriage ceremony



TAWAFTAWAF Circumambulation around the Circumambulation around the KA’ABAHKA’ABAH..



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SA’ISA’I Re- enacting the running between the hills of Re- enacting the running between the hills of Mount Safa Mount Safa and and MarwahMarwah of of

Prophet AbrahamProphet Abraham’s wife ’s wife HagarHagar..



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THE GREAT GATHERINGTHE GREAT GATHERING The gathering of over 2.5 million pilgrims on the plains of Arafat.


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(Aisha r.a.) asked: “O Messenger of Allah! Is JIHAD incumbent upon

the women?” He replied: “Yes! JIHAD which does not include

fighting (killing) is incumbent upon them : it is the HAJJ and

‘UMRAH”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibn Majah and Bukhary)



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THE SPIRITUAL RETURNTHE SPIRITUAL RETURN On the way back, to pass by Muzdalifah and make spiritual preparation for

the jihad against Satan (the avowed enemy of all the children of Adam).

… Picking pebbles, prayers, supplications, Qur’an reading & other nightly devotions




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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL

At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and

engages in deep remembrance of God.engages in deep remembrance of God.

“Behold, satan is an enemy unto you: so treat him as an

enemy.”

(Qur’an: Fatir : 35 : 6)


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“O Believers! Surrender yourselves wholly unto God, and

follow not satan’s footsteps, for verily , he is your open foe.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah : 2 : 208)

STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL

At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and

engages in deep remembrance of God.engages in deep remembrance of God.


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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.

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

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

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

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice




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OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE


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OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE

"That they (the pilgrims) "That they (the pilgrims) may witness the benefits may witness the benefits (provided) (provided)

for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days

appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for

sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in

want.”want.” ((Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28))



“And thus [it is]: unto every community have We appointed

[sacrifice as] an act of worship, so that they may extol the

name of God (Allah) over the sustenance He gave them from

animals (fit for food) but your God is one God: submit then

your wills to Him (in Islam) and give thou the Good News to

those who humble themselves―…. “

(Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 34)


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““Whosoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and had refrained Whosoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and had refrained

from lewdness and sins, then he will return to become from lewdness and sins, then he will return to become

sinless like the day his mother gave birth to him”sinless like the day his mother gave birth to him”

((Hadith reported Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported Bukhary and Muslim))


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“ “An An ‘Umrah ‘Umrah is an expiation for sins committed between it and is an expiation for sins committed between it and

the next, but an accepted Hajj (the next, but an accepted Hajj (Hajjan mabrurHajjan mabrur) will receive no ) will receive no

less reward than Paradise.”less reward than Paradise.”

((Hadith reported Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported Bukhary and Muslim))


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“Whoever among you sees an evil action, and he is able to

change it with his hand, then change it with his hand (by taking

action); if he cannot, (do so) with his tongue then with his

tongue (by speaking out); and if he cannot then with his heart

(by hating it and feeling that it is wrong), and that is the

weakest of faith.”

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““INDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger from INDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger from

among yourselves: among yourselves: heavily weighs -upon him [the thought] that you heavily weighs -upon him [the thought] that you

might suffer [in the life to come]; might suffer [in the life to come]; full of concern for you [is he, and] full of concern for you [is he, and]

full of compassion and mercy towards the believers.”full of compassion and mercy towards the believers.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128))


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“All of my people (UMMATI ) will enter paradise except those who

refuse.” They said : O Messenger of Allah, Who are those who refuse?.

He s.a.a.w. then said: “ Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and

whoever disobey me is one who refuses (to enter it).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah

will still be the best amongst them in Islam,

so long as they have proper (profound) understanding (of the DEEN).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

“ Invite them to Islam, and inform them what is enjoined upon

them for, I swear on Allah, if Allah should guide one person

through you, it is better for you than possessing the ‘red camels’

(i.e. the most precious of things to have then).”

(Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)


“And from among you there must be a party who invite people to all

that is good and (AMR) enjoin the doing of all that is right and

(NAHYU) forbid the doing of all that is wrong. It is they who will

attain true success (MUFLIHUUN).”

(Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 104)


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH


"The parable of the "The parable of the one who upholds Allah's laws and the one one who upholds Allah's laws and the one

who breaches themwho breaches them, is that of a people who drew lots on a , is that of a people who drew lots on a

ship at sea. Some of them got the upper part, and some of ship at sea. Some of them got the upper part, and some of

them the lower part. them the lower part. Those on the lower part ascended to get Those on the lower part ascended to get

water, spilling it upon those upper partwater, spilling it upon those upper part. So those in the upper . So those in the upper

part say: part say: 'We will not leave you to come up here and bother 'We will not leave you to come up here and bother

us.us.' Then those on the lower part say: ' Then those on the lower part say: 'We should make a hole 'We should make a hole

in the lower part, so we can get waterin the lower part, so we can get water.' If they take them by .' If they take them by

the hand and stop them, then they will save all of them, and if the hand and stop them, then they will save all of them, and if

they leave them (to bore the hole), they will all drown."‘they leave them (to bore the hole), they will all drown."‘

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““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))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))


““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 cult of your father Abraham. It is He religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He

Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this

(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may ) may

be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for

mankind! (mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“

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


And say: "And say: "Work (righteousness)Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your : soon will Allah observe your

work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be

brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open:

then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105)5)



“ “ Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide, Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide,

He opens their breast to ISLAMHe opens their breast to ISLAM; those whom He ; those whom He

wills to leave straying, He makes their breast wills to leave straying, He makes their breast

close and constricted, as if they had to climb up close and constricted, as if they had to climb up

to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty

on those who refuse to believe. " on those who refuse to believe. "

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 12Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 125)5)



““Is one whose heart Allah has opened to Is one whose heart Allah has opened to ISLAMISLAM, ,

so that he has received Enlightenment from so that he has received Enlightenment from

Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe

to those whose hearts are hardened against to those whose hearts are hardened against

celebrating the praises of Allah! they are celebrating the praises of Allah! they are

manifestly wandering (in error)!”manifestly wandering (in error)!”

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22))


““And those who (And those who (JAAHADUJAAHADU) strive in Our (cause),- We ) strive in Our (cause),- We

will certainly guide them to our Paths (will certainly guide them to our Paths (SUBUULANASUBUULANA) : ) :

For verily Allah is with those who do right.For verily Allah is with those who do right.””

((Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69))



“ “The best one amongst you The best one amongst you is the person who is the person who

makes you remember Allah makes you remember Allah when you look when you look

upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases

you your knowledge you your knowledge ( ‘ilm ( ‘ilm of the of the DeenDeen), and ), and

with his deeds (‘with his deeds (‘amalamal) it inspires (motivates) ) it inspires (motivates)

you to strive for your Hereafter.”you to strive for your Hereafter.”

((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)


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

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

you is better than (if you are given) the whole world you is better than (if you are given) the whole world

and whatever it contains.”and whatever it contains.”

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


““Among the Among the believers are men who have [always] been true believers are men who have [always] been true

to what they have vowed before Allahto what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have : Of them some have

fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them

are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed

[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))


"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our

progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our

places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy); places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy);

for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.” for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128))


"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;

Help us against those that reject faith." Help us against those that reject faith."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250) )


“ “Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after

You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy

Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts

(bestowals).” (bestowals).”

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))


“(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad,

salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family,

in accordance with what he deserves

(in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”


And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader

Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .

And all the Praises is for Allah, And all the Praises is for Allah,

Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.


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