[Slideshare] fardh'ain(january-2014-batch)lesson #3(contn'd)-risalah-the-awaited-prophet)-21-february-2014

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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 # 3 (cont’d)


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““AR-RISAALAH”AR-RISAALAH”Muhammad the Awaited Muhammad the Awaited

Last Prophet of AllahLast Prophet of Allah

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

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)

FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers

to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord

Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there

is none besides Allah.is none besides Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.



““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name Arabic name

meaning “meaning “the Praised Onethe Praised One”; he is the ”; he is the

Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, the servant Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, the servant

and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited Seal and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited Seal

of Prophethood after whom there will be of Prophethood after whom there will be

no more prophet sent.no more prophet sent.



““There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most

outstanding of them is still available to be considered by outstanding of them is still available to be considered by

anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without

doubt, the Qur’an .... ”doubt, the Qur’an .... ”5



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““The Criteria The Criteria for a Holy for a Holy

Book”Book”

by : by : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailUstaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

Singapore.Singapore.

- a case for the Qur’an

http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/TO VIEW ON BLOGTO VIEW ON BLOG




“ “Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger believers when He sent among them a Messenger

((MuhammadMuhammad) from among themselves) from among themselves”(Qur’an: Surah Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164)

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

AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

““The purpose of the The purpose of the Qur’anQur’an is for invitation ( is for invitation (Da’wahDa’wah - -

calling) to all the creation (calling) to all the creation (KhalqiKhalqi) to (the worship of ) to (the worship of

the One) the One) True God (Al-Haqq)True God (Al-Haqq), and to enter (, and to enter (DukhuuliDukhuuli) )

into (a transaction by adhering to) His into (a transaction by adhering to) His DeenDeen (religion (religion

of Islam).”of Islam).”


AN-NASEEHAH““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”

- Ibn Juazayy al-Kalbi rahmatullaahi - Ibn Juazayy al-Kalbi rahmatullaahi ‘alayh‘alayh.

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

before, in manifest error― .“before, in manifest error― .“

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





“ “And [to] others of them who have not yet joined them. And [to] others of them who have not yet joined them.

And He [Allah] is the Exalted in Might, the Wise. And He [Allah] is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He

wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. .“wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. .“

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4))



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AR-RISAALA

AR-RISAALA


TOPIC FOR 21 FEBRUARY 2014

TO CONTINUE … TO CONTINUE …


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“Say (O Muhammad): Do you see? Whether this message

(teaching) be from Allah and yet you reject it, and a witness from

among the Children of Israel bore witness of one like him………...”

(Qur’an : Ahqaf: 46: 10)


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Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a reference to Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a reference to

him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized and recorded in the him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized and recorded in the Book Book

of Deuteronomy 18 : 18 of Deuteronomy 18 : 18

““I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O Moses) from I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O Moses) from

amongst their brethren; and I will put My words in his mouth, and amongst their brethren; and I will put My words in his mouth, and

he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will

not give heed to My words which he shall speak in My name, I not give heed to My words which he shall speak in My name, I

Myself will require it of him.”Myself will require it of him.”

( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )


““I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you

(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”

( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )


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After birth was separated from After birth was separated from

his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the

leading man in power (leading man in power (PharaohPharaoh).).

Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the courtcourt of of

Pharaoh.Pharaoh.

After birth was separated from After birth was separated from

his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the

leading man in power (leading man in power (QurayshQuraysh

leaders).leaders).

Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the councilcouncil

of the Quraysh.of the Quraysh.

Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad


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Gave up life in Pharaoh's court Gave up life in Pharaoh's court

and spent time in the wilderness and spent time in the wilderness

around the Sinai peninsula. around the Sinai peninsula.

Married and had a family before Married and had a family before

becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married

the daughter of the daughter of JethroJethro).).

Kept away from the Quraysh Kept away from the Quraysh

way and spent time in the way and spent time in the

mountain outside Makkah.mountain outside Makkah.

Married and had a family before Married and had a family before

becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married

the the KhadijahKhadijah daughter of daughter of

KhuwailidKhuwailid).).



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Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in

the Mountain (the Mountain (Mount SinaiMount Sinai).).

Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of

the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.

““Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is

One GodOne God.”.”

Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in

the Mountain (the Mountain (Jabal NurJabal Nur).).

Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of

the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.

““There is no god except Allah There is no god except Allah

(the One and Only God(the One and Only God))””



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Commanded to preach to the

people in power (i.e. Pharaoh),

who knew him.

His initial encounter (calling)

was rejected but he was not

harmed.

Has his brother Aaron who

assisted him throughout his

mission.

Commanded to preach to the Commanded to preach to the

people in power (i.e. the people in power (i.e. the

QurayshQuraysh), who knew him.), who knew him.

His initial encounter (calling)

was rejected but he was not

harmed.

Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his

‘brother’, who assisted him ‘brother’, who assisted him

throughout his mission.throughout his mission.



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He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence

of Allah by undertaking a of Allah by undertaking a

journey up on Mount Sinai to journey up on Mount Sinai to

experience the “experience the “epiphanyepiphany” ”

(beatific vision of God). (beatific vision of God).

He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence

of Allah during the miraculous of Allah during the miraculous

journey of journey of Isra’Isra’ and and Mi’rajMi’raj – –

including the “including the “epiphanepiphanyy” - (but ” - (but

far greater than that far greater than that

experienced by Moses, as his experienced by Moses, as his

journey transcends into the journey transcends into the

realm never traverse by except realm never traverse by except

him – the beloved of Allah.) him – the beloved of Allah.)



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His life and his people were His life and his people were

threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet

managed to bring his people managed to bring his people

safely out of the land of safely out of the land of

oppression through “oppression through “ExodusExodus”, ”,

and established a community, and established a community,

governed over them by the Law governed over them by the Law

of God (of God (TorahTorah).).

His life and his people were His life and his people were

threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet

managed to bring his people managed to bring his people

safely out of the land of safely out of the land of

oppression through “oppression through “HijrahHijrah”, ”,

and established a community, and established a community,

governed over them by the governed over them by the

((Shari’ahShari’ah) ) Law of GodLaw of God ( (Qur’anQur’an

and the and the SunnahSunnah).).



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He was victorious over the He was victorious over the

Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s

direct Divine intervention which direct Divine intervention which

routed and vanquished this routed and vanquished this

military force, a more superior military force, a more superior

to the Bani Isra’il who were to the Bani Isra’il who were

lesser in numbers and lesser in numbers and

equipment – drowning them.equipment – drowning them.

He was victorious over the

Makkan (Quraysh) army with

Allah’s direct Divine

intervention at the Battle of

Badr, in which angels were sent

to aid Muslims and they routed

and vanquished their enemies

superior to them in numbers

and equipment. Most

significantly the Battle of al-

Ahzab



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Had to face enemies within his Had to face enemies within his

community (the hypocrites) who community (the hypocrites) who

introduced the ‘introduced the ‘golden calfgolden calf’ to ’ to

undermine Moses teaching and undermine Moses teaching and

authority. The ‘golden calf’ was authority. The ‘golden calf’ was

then destroyed and the then destroyed and the

perpetrators exposedperpetrators exposed

He had to face enemies within He had to face enemies within

his community – the “his community – the “munaa-munaa-

fiqunfiqun” (hypocrites). They build a ” (hypocrites). They build a

mosque (“mosque (“masjid Diraramasjid Dirara”) to ”) to

undermine Muhammad’s undermine Muhammad’s

teaching and authority. The teaching and authority. The

mosque was burned and mosque was burned and

destroyed; the perpetrator destroyed; the perpetrator

exposed and condemned by exposed and condemned by

God.God.



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Although he was at first rejected

by his people but in the end was

overwhelmingly accepted as the

Messenger of God.

Power over his community both

as spiritual leader as well as the

supreme temporal ruler.

Although he was at first rejected Although he was at first rejected

by his people but in the end was by his people but in the end was

overwhelmingly accepted as the accepted as the

Messenger of God.Messenger of God.

Power over his community both

as spiritual leader as well as the

supreme temporal ruler.



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Had his teachings codified.

Married and had continuous

chain of descendants linked to

his noble families.

Had successors to continue his

mission.

Died and buried on this earth.

Had his teachings codified.Had his teachings codified.

Married and Married and had continuous

chain of descendants linked to

his noble families.

Had successors to continue his Had successors to continue his

mission. mission.

Died and buried on this earth.Died and buried on this earth.



COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?

(Jesus is also recorded to have said)(Jesus is also recorded to have said)

“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.

But when he, But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all , comes, he will guide you into all

truth. truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he

hearshears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He . He will bring will bring

glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to to

you….” you….”

((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))


COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?

““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 capstoneThe stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;”;

The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from

you and given to a people who will produce its fruityou and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on . He who falls on

this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be

crushed.”crushed.”

((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))


THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:


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

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

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

THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:


“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)

(AWAITING THE FULFILMENT OF PATRIACH ABRAHAM’S PRAYER)


“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)

MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)

ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

JACOB (Ya’akub))

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)

JOSEPH (Yusuf)

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct

descendants of Ishmael)

MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)


“ … and I will put My words in his mouth, and

he shall speak to them all that I command

him. And whoever will not give heed to My

words which he shall speak in My name ...”

( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )


““Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) DesireNor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire. .

It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was

taught by one mighty in Power (endued with Wisdom).”taught by one mighty in Power (endued with Wisdom).”

((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5))


““Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord

and Cherisher, Who created― “and Cherisher, Who created― “

((Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1))



““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things) O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things)

clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of)

Our MessengersOur Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no , lest ye should say: there came unto us no

bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath now hath

come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): (from evil):

and Allah hath power over all things.”and Allah hath power over all things.”

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


“ “ Say (O Muhammad): Say (O Muhammad): ""If ye do love Allah, follow meIf ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will : Allah will

love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,

Most Merciful.“ Most Merciful.“ ”.”.

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)


Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves

[by sinning], [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed,

Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the

MercifulMerciful."."

((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)


And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him

((ASLIMUASLIMU) before the punishment comes upon you; then you ) before the punishment comes upon you; then you

will not be helped. will not be helped.

((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)



Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMuhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who ; and those who

are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)

compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them

bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace

from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29))



“ “ ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their

prostration. This is their similitude in the Torah; and their prostration. This is their similitude in the Torah; and their

similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its

blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands

on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As

a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has

promised those among them who believe and do righteous promised those among them who believe and do righteous

deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.” deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29) )


That message of That message of TAUTAUHHEEDEED , requires submission and obedience to , requires submission and obedience to

Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :


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


[Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it [Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it

whom I will, but My mercy (whom I will, but My mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) )

encompasses all things." So I will decree it encompasses all things." So I will decree it

[especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear [especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear

Me – (Me – ( TAQWA TAQWA ) - and give the alms –( ) - and give the alms –( ZAKAHZAKAH ) - ) -

and those who believe (and those who believe (YU’-MINUUNYU’-MINUUN) in Our ) in Our

verses (verses (AAYATAAYAT) –”) –”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156))



““Those who follow the Messenger (Those who follow the Messenger (YAT-TABI’UNYAT-TABI’UN) , ) ,

the unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they the unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they

find written in what they have of the Torah and find written in what they have of the Torah and

the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right

((YA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUFYA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUF) and forbids them ) and forbids them

what is wrong (what is wrong (YA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKARYA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKAR) …”) …”




“ … “ … and makes lawful for them the good things and makes lawful for them the good things

((TOYYIBATTOYYIBAT) and prohibits for them the evil ) and prohibits for them the evil

((KHABAA-ITHKHABAA-ITH) and relieves them of their burden ) and relieves them of their burden

((ISwRAAISwRAA) and the shackles () and the shackles (AGHLAALAGHLAAL) which were ) which were

upon them. …”upon them. …”




“ … So they who have believed in him (AAMANUHU),

honoured him (‘AZ-ZARUUHU), supported him (NA-

SwO-RUUHU) and followed the light which was sent

down with him (TABI-UU-NUUR) - it is those who will

be the successful (MUF-LIHUUN). ”

(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157)



“ “ Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "O mankindO mankind, indeed I am the , indeed I am the

Messenger of Allah to you allMessenger of Allah to you all, [from Him] to whom , [from Him] to whom

belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”




“ There is no deity except Him; He gives life (YUH-YII)

and causes death (WA YU-MIIT)."

So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered

prophet (Muhammad), who believes in Allah and His

words, and follow him (TABI’-’UUHU) that you may

be guided (TAH-TADUUN). ”

(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158)


““He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task

of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end

that that He make it prevail over every [false] religionHe make it prevail over every [false] religion; and ; and

none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))


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

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

And know that Allah intervenes between a man and his And know that Allah intervenes between a man and his

heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”

((Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24))



“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:Bear witness that there Bear witness that there is none deserving of is none deserving of worship except Allah, worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is and that Muhammad is His servant and His servant and Messenger.Messenger.


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to establish And to establish Swolah (the obligatory Swolah (the obligatory five daily worship or five daily worship or specific devotion).specific devotion).


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to pay the Zakah And to pay the Zakah (obligatory tax upon (obligatory tax upon the wealth).the wealth).


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to make And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba in House (Ka’ba in Makkah) if you are Makkah) if you are able.able.


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to observe fasting And to observe fasting daily in the month of daily in the month of Ramadhan.Ramadhan.


.....“Tell me about iiman (Faith/Belief)”

(Belief) iiman is that (Belief) iiman is that you:you:Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;His angels;His angels;His Books,His Books,His Messengers;His Messengers;In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;In the Decree, the good & In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes from (the bad, all comes from (the eternal knowledge of) eternal knowledge of) Allah;Allah;


........ “ Tell me ........ “ Tell me about ‘about ‘Al-IhsanAl-Ihsan’- ’- (the Best or (the Best or Righteous conduct or Righteous conduct or Excellence)”Excellence)”

““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:is:... That you serve ... That you serve (worship) Allah as (worship) Allah as though you see Him, though you see Him, but if you do not see but if you do not see Him, He (Allah) sees Him, He (Allah) sees you.”you.”


IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePractice

Faith 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 FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)



IIMANIIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense

perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the

unseen”.

It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means

“safety, peace, security, protection”

It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it

instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,

restlessness etc.


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or

faith must be with knowledge.


"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou

hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight

and heart - all of them - will be called to accountand heart - all of them - will be called to account

for it (on Judgement Day).“for it (on Judgement Day).“

((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or

faith must be with knowledge.

Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere

blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.

Must be with knowledge.

Three sources for knowledge:

[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;

[2] Reasoning - ;

[3] True report - ;


(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:

Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;

His angels;His angels;

His Books,His Books,

His Messengers;His Messengers;

In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;

In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes

from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah

Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”


(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:

Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;

His angels;His angels;

His Books,His Books,

His Messengers;His Messengers;

In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;

In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes

from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah

Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”


THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))

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



"In (with) the Name of Allah, the Most

Compassionate, the Most Merciful."

(Qur'an: Al-Fatiha: 1: 1)



"QUL – HU-WALLAA - HU- A"QUL – HU-WALLAA - HU- AHHAD,AD,

ALLAA-HUS – ALLAA-HUS – SwSwO - MAD,O - MAD,

LAM-YA-LID – WA –LAM – YUU - LAD,LAM-YA-LID – WA –LAM – YUU - LAD,

WA-LAM – YAKUN – LA - HUUWA-LAM – YAKUN – LA - HUU

KU-FU-AN - AKU-FU-AN - AHHAD"AD"


"No vision can encompass Him, "No vision can encompass Him,

whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is

unfathomable (latif) unfathomable (latif) **, all-aware.“ , all-aware.“

((Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103))


"There is nothing like unto Him"There is nothing like unto Him**, and yet He alone is all-, and yet He alone is all-

hearing, all-seeing.“hearing, all-seeing.“

((Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11) )

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