6th Tutorial

8/3/2019 6th Tutorial

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How could you interpret the following Hadith? Is it possible to solve the problems if once we adopt

these principles in our life? What should we do in the modern age? Put your arguments in this regard.

The prophet (S.M.) said in a last sermon of

Arafats Mayidan that with a view to solving the

problems of the mankind, I have left two things

for you. You will never go astray so long as you

will hold fast them. These are the Quran and the

practice (Sunnah) of the prophet. How could

you evaluate the various principles as laid downin Islamic Law with special reference to the

modern as well as Malaysian context?


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How could we address/answer this term?

We need to address the following issues in

order to answer this question:

Issue I: Introduction/Background Issue 2: Discussion on the Issue/Significance of

the Prophets sermon

Issue3: Evaluation in Modern Contextincluding Malaysian Context

Issue 4: Conclusion


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When and Where was the Place of the FAREWELL PILGRIMAGE?

Place and Time of the Farewell Pilgrimage

This sermon was delivered on the Ninth day ofDhul-Hijjah, 10 A.H. ( 623AD) in the Uranahvalley of Mount Arafat in Mecca. It was theoccasion of annual rites of Haj. It is also knownas the Farewell Pilgrimage.

How did he begin to address the meeting?After praising and thanking Allah, the Prophet(p.b.u.h.) began his words as follows:


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Message 2: Regarding Life and Property

O People, just as you regard this month, this day, and this city asSacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacredtrust.

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eturn/keep/put the life and property of other Muslims asentrusted to you to their rightful owners

It teaches us to respect/esteem to the life of other peoples

It also teaches us to ensure the trust of every Muslim relating to the

property

Treat others justlyso that no one would be unjust to you.


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Message3: Regarding Deeds and Rewards

Remember that you will indeed meet your LORD, and that Hewill indeed reckon/calculate/Total/Count/Estimate/Figure/Add up/ ) your deeds.

What does it mean?

It means that you need to meet with Allah/God for youractions that you have done.

Meanwhile, Allah/God has been calculating your deeds (Bothgood deeds and forbidden deeds) and will give rewards basedon your performances towards beings on the earth.


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Message 4:Riba/Interest

God has forbidden you to take usury (riba), thereforeall riba obligation shall henceforth be waived. Yourcapital, however, is to keep. You will neither inflict norsuffer inequity. There shall be no riba.

What does it mean?

Riba (Interest/profit on your capital) is forbidden

All riba obligations on the capital must be carried out.


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Message 5: Regarding Homicide

Every right arising out of homicide in pre-Islamic days is henceforth waived and the first

such right that I (Prophet) waive is that arising

from the murder of Rabi`ah ibn al Harith ibn

`Abd al Muttalib. From this case, instruction

regarding homicide has been made.

No homicide

(Killing/Murder/Slaughter/Shooting) etc.


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Message 6: Regarding Jumada and Shaban

O Men, the Unbelievers indulge in tampering

with the calendar in order to make permissible

that which God forbade, and to forbid that

which God has made permissible. It was made

based on the months of Jumada and Sha`ban.


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Message 7: Regarding Devil/Satan

Beware of the devil, for the safety of your

religion. He (Prophet) has lost all hopes that he

will ever be able to lead you astray in big things,

so beware of following him in small things.


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Message 8: Regarding Rights and Duties towards Husband and Wife

O People, it is true that you have certain rights over your women, buttheyalso have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them asyour wives only under God's trust and with His permission.

If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to befedand

clothed in kindness.

Treat your women well and be kind to them, for they are yourpartners and committed helpers.

It is your right and they do not make friends with anyone of whom youdo not approve, as well as never to be chastened....


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Message 9: Salah/Prayers/Worship

The Prophet said that:

O People listen to me in earnest, worship God

(the One Creator of the Universe), perform yourfive daily prayers (Salah).


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Message 9: Financial Obligations

The prophet said that, Fast during the month ofRamadan and give your financial obligation (zakah)of your wealth.

Actually, it has been made as a compulsory for us asmentioned in the Holy Quran.

We need to follow thefasting during the month ofRamadan and also follow the rules regardingZakatof your wealth


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Message 10: Perform Hajj

Perform Hajj if you can afford to which is one

of the pillars of Islam.

It is a compulsory pillar for the Muslim

Ummah

It is to be done if he/she once achieves the

capability in doing so.


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Message 11: Regarding Creation of Mankind and Superiority

All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arabhas no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-

Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a

white has no superiority over a blacknor does ablack have any superiority over white except by

piety and good action.


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Message 12: Brotherhood /Never do any Injustice

Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every

Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one

brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a

Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless

it was given freely and willingly. Do not,

therefore, do injustice to yourselves.


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IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL WE MUST OBEY BOTH GOD AND HIS MESSENGER

Sermon: "Oh people, reflect on my words. I

leave behind me two things, the Quran and

my example and if you follow these, you will

not fail." Quran: "And obey God and the

Messenger so that you may receive mercy"

(3:132).


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OBSERVE THE PILLARS OF ISLAM

"Listen to me carefully. Worship God and offer

prescribed prayer, observe fasting in the month

of Ramadan and pay the poor-due." Quran:

"And establish the prescribed prayer, practice

regular charity and bow down with those who

bow down" (2:43). "Oh you who believe, fasting

is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to thosebefore you that you may learn self-restraint"

(2:183).


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DUTIES REGARDING THOSE WORKING UNDER US

"Oh people, be mindful of those who work

under you. Feed and clothe them as you feed

and clothe yourselves." Quran: "Act kindly just

as God treated you kindly" (28:77). "God has

favoured some of you over their provisions to

those whom their right hand controls so that

they become equal (partners) in it. Would theythus disclaim God's favor" (16:71).


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MUHAMMAD WAS THE LAST PROPHET

"Oh people, no prophet or messenger will come

after me and no new faith will emerge." Quran:"Muhammad is not the father of any of you men

but he is God's Messenger and the Seal of

Prophets. God is aware of everything" (33:40).


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OUR DUTY IS TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF THE

PROPHET (QURAN)

"All those who listen to me shall pass on my words toothers and those to others again (and people did).

Quran: "Oh Messenger, communicate whatever has beensent down to you by your Lord. If you do not do so, youwill not have conveyed his message" (5:67).

Have I conveyed the Message of God to you? Asked theProphet facing towards the heavens. The audienceanswered in one voice, "You have, God is the witness."

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