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TADZKIRAH RAMATADZKIRAH RAMADHDHAN - 2015AN - 2015

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

5 JULY 2015 (SUNDAY)5 JULY 2015 (SUNDAY)11 RAMADHAN 1436 H11 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 # 3PART # 3

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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))

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


“ “ 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) ) FROM PREVIOUS SESSION

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””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))

FROM PREVIOUS SESSION



”” 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))



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““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))



TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA


If you are wearing an

overflowing robe, how

would you walk through

upon a road full of

bushes of thorns ?

# ۱

PARABLE OF WALKING IN

THORNY PATHWAY


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?

2 metres

# ۲

Supposed you are shown this lighted path ….

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

But now knowing the reality of where you really are, how would you be walking upon it?

2 metres

# ۲

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENGod-consciousness or Piety

MUKHLISWEEN

Sincerity

MUMUHHSEENSEENBest or righteous conduct

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

Believer

MUSLIMMUSLIM

One who submits


TAQWATAQWA



MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety


MAQOM AL-ISLAM

MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH

MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’

MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD

MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN


TAQWATAQWA

THIS IS THE PATH WHICH ISLAMIC EDUCATION

SEEKS TO INCULCATE IN EVERY MUSLIMS

TO STRIVE IN WITH TAQWA -

AN-NASEEHAH

Sincere Advice

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““Fulfil the personal religious obligations (Fulfil the personal religious obligations (FARDHFARDH’) that has ’) that has

been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to

become a person of become a person of TAQWATAQWA (righteous and God-fearing).” (righteous and God-fearing).”

((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))


TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““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).”.”

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


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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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And regarding deeds or any act of devotion, he said:

““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of

that action is (to be measured) in accordance that action is (to be measured) in accordance

with what is intended ... ”with what is intended ... ”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))

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“ “ ... ... Thus he who migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger,

then his migration is for Allah and His Messenger. And he who

migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits or for the sake of

marrying a woman, then his migration is for that which

he has intended.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))


Standard of righteousness or of one doing good deeds in Islam

is absolute in that, it “must be done as an act of worship, i.e. of

serving Allah s.w.t.”

Thus, apart from ensuring the act to be correct according to the

teaching of His prophet, Allah requires that it must be done

with sincerity:

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“And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship

Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being True (in faith);”

(Qur’an: Bayyinah: 98: 5)

Standard of righteousness or one doing good deeds in Islam is

absolute in that, it “must be done as an act of worship, i.e. of

serving Allah s.w.t.”

Thus, apart from ensuring the act to be correct according to the

teaching of His prophet, Allah requires that it must be done

with sincerity:


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“Verily, Allah does not look at your outward form

(appearance) nor at your wealth, but He, verily will

look into (what is in) our hearts and deeds.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim)

PROPHET MUHAMMAD PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. . SAID:SAID:


As the fasting is indeed an act of devotion or worship for seeking nearness

in obedience to Allah SWT, making intention for it is essential (RUKUN).

It teaches Muslims to be conscious and be fully aware with knowledge of It teaches Muslims to be conscious and be fully aware with knowledge of

what he is about to do, and making his/her resolve to observe it with what he is about to do, and making his/her resolve to observe it with

utmost sincerity for Allah’s sake. This entails belief and reliance upon Allah utmost sincerity for Allah’s sake. This entails belief and reliance upon Allah

SWT. And since fasting is not so much about doing a deed but rather SWT. And since fasting is not so much about doing a deed but rather

abstaining from something – which ordinarily is called dieting – what abstaining from something – which ordinarily is called dieting – what

differentiate our Fasting from other forms of dieting is in the motive and differentiate our Fasting from other forms of dieting is in the motive and

intention.intention.

Principle : that with intention, what may seem ordinary may become Principle : that with intention, what may seem ordinary may become

elevated as an act of worship in Islam.elevated as an act of worship in Islam.




It is highly recommended for Muslims to take SAHUR as It is highly recommended for Muslims to take SAHUR as

preparation for the fasting. Regarding which the Prophet preparation for the fasting. Regarding which the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said:said:

“Eat the suhur (pre-dawn meal), for there are blessings in this meal.”

(Hadith agreed upon bu Bukhary and Muslim)


It is highly recommended to take this meal late or nearing the time It is highly recommended to take this meal late or nearing the time

of FAJR (Dawn), which in a way grant the Muslims opportunity to of FAJR (Dawn), which in a way grant the Muslims opportunity to

experience and benefit much of its blessings.experience and benefit much of its blessings.

“It (Sahur) is a blessing that Allah has given to you, so do not neglect it.”(Hadith reported by Nasa-i)


"The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: 'The difference

between our fasting and the fasting of the people of

the Book (Jews & Christians) is eating Sahur.“

(Hadith reported by Nasa-i)



“When half of the night or two-third of it is over. Allah,

the Blessed and the Exalted, descends to the lowest

heaven and says:

‘Is there any beggar, so that he be given?

Is there any supplicator so that he be answered?

Is there any seeking forgiveness so that he be forgiven?’

(And Allah continues it saying) till it is daybreak.”

(Hadith reported by Muslim)



“ Allah provides respite until, when half or two thirds of

the night had passed, He says: “My slave does not ask of

anyone other than Me. Whoever calls upon Me, I will

answer him; whoever asks of Me, I will give him;

whoever asks My forgiveness, I will forgive him,” until

dawn comes.”

(Hadith reported by Ibn Majah)


The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said, "The two Rak'ah before the dawn

(Fajr/Subuh) prayer are better than this world and all it

contains.“

(Hadith reported by Muslim)


The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said, "'The reward of a prayer in congregation is

twenty five times greater than that of a prayer offered by a

person alone. The angels of the night and the angels of the day

gather at the time of Fajr/subuh prayer.' "

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)


“AND IF My servants ask thee about Me - behold, I am

near; I respond to the call of him who calls, whenever

he calls unto Me: let them, then, respond unto Me,

and believe in Me, so that they might follow the right

way.”

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“There are three whose supplications are not rejected: A

just ruler, and a fasting person until he breaks his fast. And,

the supplication of one who has been wronged is raised by

Allah up to the clouds on the Day of Resurrection, and the

gates of heaven are opened for it, and Allah says, ‘By My

Might I will help you (against the wrongdoer) even if it is

after a while.’”

(Hadith reported by Ibn Majah)


"Fasting is a protection (shield) for you, so when you are fasting,

do not behave obscenely or foolishly, and if any one argues with

you or abuses you, say, 'I am fasting. I am fasting.' “

(Hadith reported by Malik in “Muwatta’)


The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: 'When Ramadhan comes, the

gates of mercy are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the

devils are chained up."'

(Hadith reported by An-Nasa-ie)


The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: 'Whoever fasts Ramadhan

out of faith and in the hope of reward, he will be forgiven his

previous sins."

(Hadith reported by An-Nasa-ie)

““Verily your Lord said: ‘The reward for every good deed will be multipliedVerily your Lord said: ‘The reward for every good deed will be multiplied

by ten up to seven hundred times, except for Fasting – for Fasting is for by ten up to seven hundred times, except for Fasting – for Fasting is for

My sake and I will reward (to multiples of my choosing) accordingly.”My sake and I will reward (to multiples of my choosing) accordingly.”

((Hadith QudsiyHadith Qudsiy))


And one of the most exceptional favour (bestowal) promised by And one of the most exceptional favour (bestowal) promised by

Allah, which is placed in everyAllah, which is placed in every RAMA RAMADHDHANAN, never before given to any , never before given to any

nation (nation (UMMAHUMMAH) except the nation of Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the ) except the nation of Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the

“Night of Power (Decree) – “Night of Power (Decree) – LAY-LA-TUL-QADRLAY-LA-TUL-QADR : :


And one of the most exceptional favour (bestowal) promised by And one of the most exceptional favour (bestowal) promised by

Allah, which is placed in everyAllah, which is placed in every RAMA RAMADHDHANAN, never before given to any , never before given to any

nation (nation (UMMAHUMMAH) except the nation of Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the ) except the nation of Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the

“Night of Power (Decree) – “Night of Power (Decree) – LAY-LA-TUL-QADRLAY-LA-TUL-QADR : :


“Indeed, We sent the Qur'an down during the Night

of Decree. And what can make you know what is the

Night of Decree? The Night of Decree is better than a

thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend

therein by permission of their Lord for every

matter. Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.”

(Qur’an: Al-Qadr: 97: 1-5)



An important criteria for being grateful is ‘appreciation’.An important criteria for being grateful is ‘appreciation’.

It requires knowing the value of bestowals from Allah SWT – through It requires knowing the value of bestowals from Allah SWT – through

DZOUQDZOUQ – tasting (or experiencing it with our sensory perception). – tasting (or experiencing it with our sensory perception).

Allah has granted us in our Allah has granted us in our FITRAHFITRAH (nature) these senses which, (nature) these senses which,

unfortunately has become dulled due to our heedlessness and over unfortunately has become dulled due to our heedlessness and over

indulging habits. To restore these, one must allow it to be deprived of what indulging habits. To restore these, one must allow it to be deprived of what

it desires, over a certain period.it desires, over a certain period.

This teaches us a principle that our life may contain some element of This teaches us a principle that our life may contain some element of

deprivation of Allah’s favour (deprivation of Allah’s favour (NI’MAHNI’MAH) when He wish to test us. which is in ) when He wish to test us. which is in

fact for our own good. This require patient perseverance (fact for our own good. This require patient perseverance (SWOBSWOBRR’).’).

Remember too : ‘Desire’ (Remember too : ‘Desire’ (HAWA’HAWA’) if not managed, can lead people astray.) if not managed, can lead people astray.


It is interesting that without truly striving to attest with TAUHEED –

to attest that only Allah is god, the One unto whom we were

created to serve and worship exclusively , then a person may take

his / her Nafs (self) or Hawa’ (desires) as ‘god’ – which may lead to

the spiritual disease of ‘ujub (self-conceit) and riya’ (ostentations).

““Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his

own desires as his deitiesown desires as his deities? Then would you be responsible for ? Then would you be responsible for

him? “ him? “

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43))


TO BE CONTINUED INSHA-ALLAH

Adapted from a prayer (Du’a) of Sheikh Yusuf bin Ismail al-Nahbani r.a.

of Palestine (wafat 1932CE) extracted from his book

“Al-Wird al-Shafi”.

May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank

and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”


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

Slides prepared by:

Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (Singapura)

AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

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“In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful,

the Especially Merciful.

[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds –

The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,

Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.

It is You we worship and You we ask for help.

Guide us to the straight path –

The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of

those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.”

(Qur’an: Surah al-Fatehah: 1: 1-7)

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O Allah, forgive [the sins of ] the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, pardon [the faults of] the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, overlook [the shortcomings of] the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, excuse [show tolerance towards] the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, rectify [the imperfections of] the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, grant victory to the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, honour [with Your exaltation] the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, aid [with Your strength] the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, firmly establish the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, support the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, be Merciful to the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, grant success to the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, preserve [protect] the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, guard over the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, strengthen the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, cover over [the faults of] the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, grant relief to the Ummah of Muhammad

O Allah, be pleased with the Ummah of Muhammad


O Allah, aid the ones who aid them, and show enmity to those who show enmity towards them

Enable it to attain a manifest conquest


And the help most mighty in every time and place, to the utmost of that which it desires

O Allah, support by means of it Your upright Sacred way and clear religion


Perpetuate its honour and its glory till the day of Judgment

Our Lord! Accept this from us, for You are All Hearing and All-Knowing, and accept our repentance for You

are the One Who accepts repentance and are the Most Merciful


And salutations and blessings of peace be upon our Master Muhammad, and upon all the Prophets and Messengers, and all their families and companions.

And all praises is for Allah, Lord (Sustainer) of the worlds

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