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TADZKIRAH RAMATADZKIRAH RAMADHDHAN - 2015AN - 2015

BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL SINGAPURASINGAPURA

21 JUNE 2015 (SUNDAY)21 JUNE 2015 (SUNDAY)4 RAMADHAN 1436 H4 RAMADHAN 1436 H5.00 PM @ THE GALAXY5.00 PM @ THE GALAXYDARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREDARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

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

SERIES OF TALKSERIES OF TALKFor “MABUHAY CLUB”For “MABUHAY CLUB”““Lessons to learn from Lessons to learn from the Divine program in the Divine program in

RamaRamadhdhan”an”

PART # 1PART # 1

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"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND

WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-

((HADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARYHADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARY))




"Whoever "Whoever recites a letter from the Book of recites a letter from the Book of

AllahAllah, he will be credited with a good deed, , he will be credited with a good deed,

and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do

not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but

Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a

letter.“letter.“

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


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




“ “ O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger

and those charged with authority among you. and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ If ye differ

in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His

Messenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last DayMessenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: :

that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59) )



“ “ O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the call of Allah

and the Messenger whenever he calls you unto that which will

give you life; and know that Allah intervenes between man and

[the desires of] his heart, and that unto Him you shall be

gathered.””

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



“Now whenever Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, it is

not for a believing man or a believing woman to claim freedom of

choice insofar as they themselves are concerned; for he who (thus)

rebels against Allah and His Messenger has already, most obviously,

gone astray.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 36Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 36) )



“O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves forward in

the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger [may have ordained],

but remain conscious of Allah (with TAQWA - fear of transgressing

against Allah): for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”

(Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 1)


Do not put yourselves forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger [may have ordained],

As Muslims, we strive to submit to Allah SWT through being obedient

by conforming to all the teachings of the Last Prophet of Allah

Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص .

This requires us to have ADAB - which requires having not only the

appropriate knowledge of the DEEN; but also knowing their respective

categories in accordance to its priority as dictated by Allah SWT and

the Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ; the right attitude with the ability to put

things in their proper place, in appropriate quantum etc.




””RamaRamadhdhan is the (month) an is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an in which was sent down the Qur'an

as (as (HUDAN-LIN-NAA-SHUDAN-LIN-NAA-S) a guide to mankind () a guide to mankind (BAY-YI-NAA-TIBAY-YI-NAA-TI) also ) also

clear (explanation of the Signs) for (clear (explanation of the Signs) for (AL-HUDAAL-HUDA) the guidance and ) the guidance and

((AL-FURQAANAL-FURQAAN) judgment (criteria between right and wrong).”) judgment (criteria between right and wrong).”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))


RamaRamadhdhan is the (month) an is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an in which was sent down the Qur'an

It is significant that Allah SWT made mention and linked Ramadhan to

honour this month with, the ‘revelation of the Qur’an to His

Messenger Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ’

Although from this verse we Muslims tody tend to focus upon the

Qur’an, actually the most important aspect for us here is the reminder

of Allah’s favour regarding the ‘appointment’ of our Prophet

Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص through this first revelation of the Qur’an.

REMEMBER: It is the ‘teacher’ sent with the Qur’an which is most

significant and important.

”… ”… so enter your houses by their proper doors ..”so enter your houses by their proper doors ..”((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 189Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 189))


O Allah! Bless with Your Salutation and Peace O Allah! Bless with Your Salutation and Peace

upon our Leader Muhammad , (who is) Door upon our Leader Muhammad , (who is) Door

to Allah’s Mercyto Allah’s Mercy

((BAA-BI-RABAA-BI-RAHH-MA-TIL-LAAH-MA-TIL-LAAH))


AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

FOR PEOPLE OF ADAB



And we are to remember (with being grateful) and consider the legacy

of being educated on Al-Islam by the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص , in which the proof

of its truth, is the preservation of this Last Book from Allah SWT.






““There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among

yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is] yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is]

concerned (concerned (HARI-HARI-SWSWUNUN) over you (O Mankind), and to the ) over you (O Mankind), and to the

believers is kind (believers is kind (RA-UUFUNRA-UUFUN) and merciful () and merciful (RA-RA-HHEEMEEM).”).”

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











“ “It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger

(Muhammad) from among themselves, (Muhammad) from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signsto rehearse to them His Signs, ,

to to sanctify them (purify to make them grow), sanctify them (purify to make them grow), and to and to instruct them instruct them in in

Scripture (Scripture (KITABKITAB) and Wisdom () and Wisdom (HIKMAHHIKMAH)― although they had been, )― although they had been,

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

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


Qur'an as (Qur'an as (HUDAN-LIN-NAA-SHUDAN-LIN-NAA-S) a guide to mankind) a guide to mankind

We are to remember that the Qur’an is meant for the Guidance of

mankind, not merely for Muslims.

As Muslims it becomes our responsibility that the legacy of DA’WAH is

continued to be carried out. Thus:


Qur'an as (Qur'an as (HUDAN-LIN-NAA-SHUDAN-LIN-NAA-S) a guide to mankind) a guide to mankind

We are to remember that the Qur’an is meant for the Guidance of

mankind, not merely for Muslims.

As Muslims it becomes our responsibility that the legacy of DA’WAH is

continued to be carried out. Thus:

““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who

have not already joined themhave not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”

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


((BAY-YI-NAA-TIBAY-YI-NAA-TI) also clear (explanation of the Signs) ) also clear (explanation of the Signs) for (for (AL-HUDAAL-HUDA) the guidance and () the guidance and (FURQAANFURQAAN) judgment ) judgment

(criteria between right and wrong).”(criteria between right and wrong).”

The perfection of the Deen-ul-Islam necessitates that the teaching of the

Qur’anic includes :

clear explanation of its message (verses) – [1] preserved in the purest

Arabic, always consistent throughout whereby the meaning of its

guidance have always been known, manifested and rules coded in the

lives of generations of Muslims since the Prophets’ time; and [2] its

teachings established standard or criterion to differentiate truth from

falsehood, right from wrong, the true path from those of error which

can lead mankind astray.



”” So everyone of you who is present (at his home) So everyone of you who is present (at his home) during that during that

month should spent it in fastingmonth should spent it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a , but if anyone is ill, or on a

journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by days later”journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by days later”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))


After highlighting the importance of the Prophethood of the beloved

of Allah’s Messenger Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص , highlighting the revelation of

the glorious Qur’an in this month – then comes the Guidance as

reminder of the command , the obligation for Muslims to fast.

It even clarifies with a proviso towards those who, due to their

circumstances, although are excused, yet they still are required to

repay with observing the missed fast in other months. All this within

one verse which underline an significant aspect of the SHARI’AH, i.e.

indicating tolerance (TASAMUH) in the manner of implementation of

Islam’s ruling.

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““O YOU who O YOU who have attained to faith have attained to faith ((IIMANIIMAN)! Fasting is ordained for )! Fasting is ordained for

you as it was ordained for those before you, you as it was ordained for those before you, so that you might learn so that you might learn

self-restraintself-restraint (being conscious of and fear Allah - (being conscious of and fear Allah - TAQWATAQWA):”):”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183))



The command begins with Allah addressing us directly : O YOU who O YOU who

have attained to faith have attained to faith ((IIMANIIMAN)!”)!”

Fasting Fasting – implying knowledge of its value and virtues– implying knowledge of its value and virtues – is not new with

the Qur’an but has also been commanded in previous times which the

followers of other religion today may have forgotten or ceased to

observe them. The Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص came with the Qur’an to

restore it, and ensure its continued observance every Ramadhan.

Most important to note is that Allah SWT within this verse has

provided explicitly the reason or purpose for the command to fasting :

indeed it is for inculcating the virtue of TAQWA – for the Muslims to

attain to - not to regarded it as ritual, but as an educational program.

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“[Fasting for] a limited number of days.

So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] -

then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And

upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a

ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day].

And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to

fast is best for you, if you only knew.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)



Actually, fasting should be regarded as a program for ‘reforming’ or

‘rehabilitation’ – which thus requires a fixed period of observance.

Every Muslim must fulfill this quantum annually – even those unable

to complete them within Ramadhan.

As to those who cannot even fast at all (i.e. old, due to illness,

pregnancy, breastfeeding etc.) the alternative for them is the feeding

of the poor or indigent – termed as FIDYAH. Although the amount to

give is somewhat fixed, they are encouraged to voluntarily give more.

Yet, although there are alternative choices provide for certain

Muslims, Allah SWT in this verse underscore the great incomparable

virtue and value of FASTING for mankind, which many people do not

know.


One important lesson here is that, obedience to Allah SWT , especially

pertaining to the restraining desire (food, drink, sexual) is meant to

benefit man – for Allah SWT has no need from us or any other.

To serve Allah SWT is also by serving others. Thus those unable to fast

(which can benefit themselves with it) are required to bring benefit by

providing others their basic need – which is food.

For, in Islam we are taught : “The best person is he who benefits

others.”

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““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer

hardship; hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days

requiredrequired], and ], and that you extol Allah for His having guided you arightthat you extol Allah for His having guided you aright, and , and

that that you render your thanksyou render your thanks [unto Him] – [unto Him] – TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR)TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR).”.”




Allah’s command for Muslims, FASTING here as a form of training in

self restrain and therefore something go against man’s desire and

therefore is disliked. Yet Allah SWT assures Muslims that it would be

made easy for them.

““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer

hardship; hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days

requiredrequired]”. ]”. Muslims who have fasted can attest to the truth of this. Muslims who have fasted can attest to the truth of this.

Ramadhan indeed is special.Ramadhan indeed is special.

The desired outcome would be :The desired outcome would be :

1)1) attainment of ‘gratefulness’ (attainment of ‘gratefulness’ (SHAKURSHAKUR))

2)2) The celebration of The celebration of EID-UL-FITREID-UL-FITR

The key to The key to

succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well

as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving

further increase of further increase of

bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.

yet how does one become yet how does one become

grateful? What are the grateful? What are the

important criteria?important criteria?

1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of

the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is

God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.

2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,

do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours

for granted.for granted.

3.3. Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in

accordance to what may please accordance to what may please

the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the

gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath

to befall us.to befall us.

CRITERIACRITERIA

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“It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go

to your wives [for sexual relations]. They are clothing for you and you

are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves,

so He accepted your repentance and forgave you...”

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“ “ So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has

decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn

becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]....”becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]....”




Allah SWT recorded this passage to show His Mercy and forgiveness

towards the Ummah of Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص .

FASTING is not total suppression of human desires, but of controlling

them. Islam is not a ‘kill joy’ and it enjoins and uphold marriage as an

important part of human life. It enjoins man to ‘celebrate’ ant not to

become a ‘celibate’.

The Qur’an here places the husband and wife with dignified and

complementary roles, where even ‘sexual’ and intimate conjugal

relationship are here beautifully described in metaphor, likened as

clothings for each other.

These are permissible through the nights of Ramadhan, till dawn.

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“ “ Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not

have relations with them as long as you are staying for have relations with them as long as you are staying for

worship in the mosques (worship in the mosques (I’-TIKAF-FIL-MASAJIDI’-TIKAF-FIL-MASAJID). These ). These

are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them. are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them.

Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the

people that they may become righteous (people that they may become righteous (YAT-TA-YAT-TA-

QUUNQUUN)”)”



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TO BE CONTINUED

"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.”



"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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