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UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”DARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREDARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE

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

9 OCTOBER 2016 (SUNDAY)9 OCTOBER 2016 (SUNDAY)8 MUHARRAM 1438 AH8 MUHARRAM 1438 AH3.00 PM @ THE GALAXY3.00 PM @ THE GALAXY

Muslim 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.

SURAH AL-TAUBAH (9)SURAH AL-TAUBAH (9)AYAT 20-26 AYAT 20-26

SURAH AL-‘ASR (103)SURAH AL-‘ASR (103)AYAT 1-3AYAT 1-3

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

Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, Allah, 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))


“The ones who have believed (AAMANU), emigrated (HAAJARU)

and striven (JAAHADU) in the cause of Allah with their wealth and

their lives are greater in rank in the sight of Allah. And it is those

who are the attainers [of success].”

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

Allah SWT in this verse here listed out 3 attainment which is regarded Allah SWT in this verse here listed out 3 attainment which is regarded

amongst the high rank which every Muslim should strive for :amongst the high rank which every Muslim should strive for :

Thus in the basic curriculum (following Hadith of Archangel Jibril a.s.) Thus in the basic curriculum (following Hadith of Archangel Jibril a.s.)

after after ARKAAN-AL-ISLAMARKAAN-AL-ISLAM (aspects of practice in submission) is (aspects of practice in submission) is

ARKAAN-ALIIMANARKAAN-ALIIMAN (aspect of Believe). (aspect of Believe).

To believe requires knowledge (To believe requires knowledge (‘ILM‘ILM), not blind faith or following ), not blind faith or following

without proper and verifiable basis.without proper and verifiable basis.

To be Muslim is the beginning and there are higher attainment to strive:To be Muslim is the beginning and there are higher attainment to strive:

ATTAINMENT OF HIGHER RANKING

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THOSE WHO ATTAIN TO FAITH (IIMAN)#1

• Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

• Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. Allah s.w.t.

• Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

ALL THREE ASPECTS ARE TO BE DEVELOPED IN TANDEM ACCORDINGLYWITHOUT FOCUSING AT SPECIALIZATION UNTIL AT LATER STAGE

WHEN ESSENTIAL BASIC KNOWLEDGE ARE WELL ESTABLISHED



““Do men think that they will be left alone on saying Do men think that they will be left alone on saying

"We believe" and that they will not be tested? "We believe" and that they will not be tested? We did We did

test test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those before them, and Allah will certainly know

those who those who are true are true from those who from those who are falseare false.”.”

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 2-3Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 2-3))



THE BEDOUIN (Arab) say, “We have attained to faith.” Say THE BEDOUIN (Arab) say, “We have attained to faith.” Say

[unto them, O Muhammad]: “[unto them, O Muhammad]: “You have not [yet] attained to You have not [yet] attained to

faith; you should [rather] say, ‘We have [outwardly] faith; you should [rather] say, ‘We have [outwardly]

surrendered’ surrendered’ - for [true] faith has not yet entered your hearts. - for [true] faith has not yet entered your hearts.

But if you [truly] pay heed (obey) unto Allah and His But if you [truly] pay heed (obey) unto Allah and His

Messenger, Messenger, He will not let the least of your deeds go to wasteHe will not let the least of your deeds go to waste: :

for, behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”for, behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14))

MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

JAAHILJAAHIL NIFAAQNIFAAQ

KUFUR-NI’MAHKUFUR-NI’MAH GHAFLAHGHAFLAH

SHIRKSHIRK FAASADFAASAD ZOLEEMZOLEEM

MUJREEMMUJREEM

KADZIBKADZIB

ISRAAFISRAAF FAASIQFAASIQ

ITHMITHM

etc.

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IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER

STATIONS, A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....STATIONS, A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

WARNING !

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

TAQWATAQWA

MAQOM AL-ISLAM

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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

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

TAQWATAQWA

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‘ILM – ‘AMAL - MUJAAHADAH



Having faith (Having faith (IIMANIIMAN) a Muslim will be tested.) a Muslim will be tested.

In facing the test, we may require to actively move and change – In facing the test, we may require to actively move and change –

exercising exercising IKHTIYARIKHTIYAR (changing for the better). (changing for the better).

In the early period of the Prophet Muhammad . Muslim had to In the early period of the Prophet Muhammad . Muslim had to

physically migrate from Makkah to Abyssinia and Yathrib. This is known physically migrate from Makkah to Abyssinia and Yathrib. This is known

as as HIJRAHHIJRAH..



THOSE WHO EMIGRATE (HIJRAH)#2

EMIGRATE “FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT”




“There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the

religion. The right course has become clear from the

wrong. So whoever disbelieves in ‘Taghut’ and

believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy

handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing

and Knowing.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256)

The Arabic ’Taghut’ is variously interpreted to refer to idols, a specific tyrant, an oracle, devil or an opponent of the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص





“Allah is the Protector of those who have faith: from

the depths of darkness He will lead them forth into

light. Of those who reject faith the patrons are the

evil ones (Taghut): from light they will lead them

forth into the depths of darkness. They will be

companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257)



“It is He (ALLAH) who confers blessing upon you, and His angels

[ask Him to do so] that He may bring you out from darknesses

into the light. And ever is He, to the believers, Merciful.”

(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 43)


EMIGRATE “FROM OPPRESSION TO PEACE”

EMIGRATE “FROM OPPRESSION TO PEACE”


“Indeed, those whom the angels take [in death]

while wronging themselves - [the angels] will say,

"In what [condition] were you?" They will say, "We

were oppressed in the land." The angels will say,

"Was not the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for

you to emigrate therein?" For those, their refuge is

Hell - and evil it is as a destination.”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 97)

IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE INTENTION


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

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

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

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





“ “ ... ... 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))



Having faith (Having faith (IIMANIIMAN) and to actively moving towards what pleases ) and to actively moving towards what pleases

Allah SWT (Allah SWT (HIJRAHHIJRAH), a Muslim has to strive with his/her utmost in the ), a Muslim has to strive with his/her utmost in the

way of Al-Islam (way of Al-Islam (MUJAAHADAHMUJAAHADAH). The term “). The term “JIHAADJIHAAD” literally means ” literally means

“to exert; to strive with utmost; to exhaust; etc.” in carrying out the “to exert; to strive with utmost; to exhaust; etc.” in carrying out the

commands of Allah SWT his Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w. (It does not commands of Allah SWT his Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w. (It does not

literally mean ‘to fight in war’ which in Qur’an this term is literally mean ‘to fight in war’ which in Qur’an this term is QITALQITAL.).)



THOSE WHO STRIVE WITH UTMOST (JIHAAD)#3

“Their Lord gives them good tidings of mercy from Him and

approval and of gardens for them wherein is enduring

pleasure. [They will be] abiding therein forever. Indeed, Allah

has with Him a great reward.”

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“O you who have believed, do not take your fathers or your

brothers as allies if they have preferred disbelief over belief.

And whoever does so among you - then it is those who are the

wrongdoers.”

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“Say, [O Muhammad], "If your fathers, your sons, your

brothers, your wives, your relatives, wealth which you

have obtained, commerce wherein you fear decline, and

dwellings with which you are pleased are more beloved

to you than Allah and His Messenger and jihad in His

cause, then wait until Allah executes His command. And

Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 24)



“Allah has already given you victory in many regions and [even]

on the day of Hunayn, when your great number pleased you, but

it did not avail you at all, and the earth was confining for you

with its vastness; then you turned back, fleeing.”




“Then Allah sent down His tranquillity upon His Messenger and

upon the believers and sent down soldiers angels whom you did

not see and punished those who disbelieved. And that is the

recompense of the disbelievers.”







“CONSIDER the flight of time! Verily, man is bound to

lose himself (in state of LOSS) unless he be of those

who attain to faith (AAMANU), and do good works

(‘AMAL-AS-SWO-LIHAT), and enjoin upon one another

the keeping to truth (TAU-WA-SWI –BIL-HAQQ), and

enjoin upon one another patience in adversity (TAU-

WA-SWI –BIS-SWOBR’).”

(Qur’an: ‘Asr: 103: 1-3)

Allah SWT here swears by “Allah SWT here swears by “WAL-’ASRWAL-’ASR” – mostly understood by scholars ” – mostly understood by scholars

of of Tafsir Tafsir as meaning “as meaning “TimeTime” itself; or it alludes to Himself as (” itself; or it alludes to Himself as (ROBB-AL-ROBB-AL-

DAHRDAHR) t) the Lord of Time”; or the “Decline late afternoon period of ‘he Lord of Time”; or the “Decline late afternoon period of ‘ASRASR”.”.

Essentially, Allah SWT is referring to something very significant and Essentially, Allah SWT is referring to something very significant and

profound which we human, who has been given the reasoning faculties profound which we human, who has been given the reasoning faculties

and cognitive ability, must think and reflect upon. Unlike animals, we and cognitive ability, must think and reflect upon. Unlike animals, we

are aware of time.are aware of time.

Consider, how time is relatively perceived as slowly or swiftly it ‘flies’. Consider, how time is relatively perceived as slowly or swiftly it ‘flies’.

And yet with this notion, we too know that our time here on earth is And yet with this notion, we too know that our time here on earth is

limited and each of us has a term (limited and each of us has a term (life in this worldlife in this world) predetermined.) predetermined.

TIME


So, time is actually an ‘So, time is actually an ‘assetasset’ which constantly is diminishing with every ’ which constantly is diminishing with every

second. And this too is irreversible that once it pass us, it will not return.second. And this too is irreversible that once it pass us, it will not return.

Therefore indeed we are all losers with time. Therefore indeed we are all losers with time.

Yet, why are we given time (life on earth)? Surely, our ‘Yet, why are we given time (life on earth)? Surely, our ‘assetasset’ must have ’ must have

a meaningful purpose – i.e.it can either be utilize for good or be wasted.a meaningful purpose – i.e.it can either be utilize for good or be wasted.

Also if we are granted an asset, we must be responsible and be Also if we are granted an asset, we must be responsible and be

prepared to face the liability. Thus Allah SWT, as the prepared to face the liability. Thus Allah SWT, as the Lord of Time Lord of Time

((ROBB-AL-DAHRROBB-AL-DAHR) is reminding us not to take our time (life on earth) for ) is reminding us not to take our time (life on earth) for

granted and become losers because there can be the exceptions to this granted and become losers because there can be the exceptions to this

– i.e. to become those not regarded as losers but the successful ones. – i.e. to become those not regarded as losers but the successful ones.

MANKIND ARE LOSERS


The first is to Believe or to attain to Faith –The first is to Believe or to attain to Faith – IIMAN IIMAN..

Allah SWT has communicated to mankind through revelations by way of Allah SWT has communicated to mankind through revelations by way of

many Prophets and Messengers, the Last of whom is our Prophet many Prophets and Messengers, the Last of whom is our Prophet

Muhammad Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.

When asked “What is IIMAN?” he ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص , enumerated six things:

[1] Believe in Allah;

[2] Believe in His angels;

[3] Believe in His Revealed Books;

[4] Believe in His Messengers and Prophets;

[5] Believe in Judgment Day and Life in the Hereafter;

[6] Believe in the Decree and Foreknowledge of Allah.

CRITERIA FOR REAL SUCCESS


Yet Yet IIMANIIMAN alone is insufficient. The second requirement is to do good alone is insufficient. The second requirement is to do good

works, termed as ‘works, termed as ‘A-MILUS-A-MILUS-SWSWO-LIO-LIHHAAT AAT . .

What constitute ‘good’ works or ‘righteousness’ has been specified in What constitute ‘good’ works or ‘righteousness’ has been specified in

ISLAMISLAM (submission or surrender to the guidance of Allah’s way) termed (submission or surrender to the guidance of Allah’s way) termed

as as SHARI’AHSHARI’AH. And it must be . And it must be done with sincere intention done with sincere intention to serve or to serve or

worship Allah SWT – the concept termed as worship Allah SWT – the concept termed as AL-IAL-IHHSANSAN..

To nurture every Muslims to submit, we are given the 5 Pillars as To nurture every Muslims to submit, we are given the 5 Pillars as

personal obligation being [1] personal obligation being [1] ShahadatainShahadatain; [2]; [2] Swolah Swolah [3] [3] Zakah Zakah [4] [4]

Daily Fasting in Ramadhan; and [5] Pilgrimage to Makkah for those able.Daily Fasting in Ramadhan; and [5] Pilgrimage to Makkah for those able.

And with the And with the SHARI’AHSHARI’AH, every aspect of our life has been provided with , every aspect of our life has been provided with

the necessary guidance and guidelines.the necessary guidance and guidelines.



Interestingly in this Surah, merely having Interestingly in this Surah, merely having IIMANIIMAN (Faith) and striving (Faith) and striving

with ‘with ‘AMILUS-SWOLIAMILUS-SWOLIHHAAT AAT (doing good works or righteousness), is still (doing good works or righteousness), is still

insufficient. Allah stipulated 2 more aspects that must be fulfilled:insufficient. Allah stipulated 2 more aspects that must be fulfilled:

[1] [1] enjoin the keeping to truth (TAUWA-SWI –BIL-HAQQ),

[2] enjoin patience in adversity (TAUWA-SWI –BIS-SWOBR’).

These 2 aspects underscore an important aspect of human life, as social

being who are in need of each other in educating one other towards

truth and our responsibility towards each other to strive and persevere

patiently in facing trials and tribulations of life.

Amazingly in just only 3 verses of this “Surah Al-’Asr”, Allah SWT provide

adequately in a nutshell, the principles of this DEEN-UL-ISLAM.




Interestingly, from this Surah it underscore also the teaching of Islam Interestingly, from this Surah it underscore also the teaching of Islam

which enjoins community living and commands Muslim not to be selfish.which enjoins community living and commands Muslim not to be selfish.

In fact the success of the individual is also dependent upon the kind of In fact the success of the individual is also dependent upon the kind of

social activity – proactively undertaken as being obligatory (collective social activity – proactively undertaken as being obligatory (collective

obligation) termed as obligation) termed as FARDH-KIFAA-YAHFARDH-KIFAA-YAH..

The term “The term “KIFAAYAKIFAAYA” is from word “” is from word “KAFAA-AKAFAA-A” meaning ‘sufficient’ ” meaning ‘sufficient’

Thus the safeguarding of well-being of the community has to be Thus the safeguarding of well-being of the community has to be

collectively and sufficiently undertaken with the concept termed as : collectively and sufficiently undertaken with the concept termed as :

DA’WAHDA’WAH and and ISLAH.ISLAH.

Indeed we are Indeed we are UMMAH UMMAH task to share the message of Allah’s Mercy for the task to share the message of Allah’s Mercy for the

world’s (world’s (RAHMATAN-LIL-’AA-LAMEENRAHMATAN-LIL-’AA-LAMEEN) as witnesses to do ) as witnesses to do DA’WAHDA’WAH . .

The Prophet Muhammad The Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص gave a beautiful parable as explanation:gave a beautiful parable as explanation:All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

PARABLE OF THE PASSENGERS ON A SHIP

A Saying of Prophet Muhammad [p.b.u.h.] AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice


““Our Lord! any whom thou dost admit to the Fire Truly Our Lord! any whom thou dost admit to the Fire Truly

thou covers with shame, and never will wrong-doers find thou covers with shame, and never will wrong-doers find

any helpers!” any helpers!”


““Our Lord! we have heard the call of one calling (us) to Our Lord! we have heard the call of one calling (us) to

faith, `Believe ye in the Lord', and we have believed.”faith, `Believe ye in the Lord', and we have believed.”


““Our Lord! forgive us our sins blot out from us our Our Lord! forgive us our sins blot out from us our

iniquities (sins), and take to Thyself our souls in the iniquities (sins), and take to Thyself our souls in the

company of the righteous.” company of the righteous.”


"Our Lord! Grant us what Thou didst promise unto us "Our Lord! Grant us what Thou didst promise unto us

(who believe) through Thy Messengers, and save us from (who believe) through Thy Messengers, and save us from

shame on the Day of Judgment: for thou never breaks shame on the Day of Judgment: for thou never breaks

Thy promise."Thy promise."


““And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (men) will And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (men) will

be raised up― The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons be raised up― The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons

will avail, "But only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a will avail, "But only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a

sound heart;” sound heart;”



"Our Lord! send us not to the company of the "Our Lord! send us not to the company of the

wrong- doers (the unjust oppressors)."wrong- doers (the unjust oppressors)."


"In Allah do we put our trust. Our Lord! make us not a "In Allah do we put our trust. Our Lord! make us not a

trial for those who practise oppression; And deliver us by trial for those who practise oppression; And deliver us by

Thy Mercy from those who reject (Thee)."Thy Mercy from those who reject (Thee)."


““Our Lord! pour out on us patience and Our Lord! pour out on us patience and

constancy, and Take our souls unto Thee as constancy, and Take our souls unto Thee as

Muslims (who bow to Thy will)"! Muslims (who bow to Thy will)"!


"Our Lord! perfect our Light for us, and grant us Forgiveness; "Our Lord! perfect our Light for us, and grant us Forgiveness;

for Thou has power over all things.“for Thou has power over all things.“


"Our Lord! let not our hearts deviate now after Thou "Our Lord! let not our hearts deviate now after Thou

hast guided us, but grant us mercy from Thee: for hast guided us, but grant us mercy from Thee: for

Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure.”Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure.”

““Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the

Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire!" Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire!"


““(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad,

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

in accordance with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge in accordance with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge

& estimation).”& 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.””

Aa-meen!Aa-meen!


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