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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 3eLESSON # 3e

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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

"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from

Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)

THEME: “Advice regarding Four aspects”“Advice regarding Four aspects” REFLECTION ON TERM “AL-BAHR AMEEQ”REFLECTION ON TERM “AL-BAHR AMEEQ”

Analyzing the contemporary challenges directed upon the proverbial ‘UMMATIC SHIP ’-(HISTORY)-(HISTORY)

PARTPART # # 4 4(January -(January -20162016))

Updated 30 APRIL 2016


"I have been sent with JAWAMI’ AL-KALEEM (i.e., the shortest expression

carrying the widest meanings), and I was made victorious with awe (fear

cast into the hearts of the enemy), and while I was sleeping, the keys of

the treasures of the earth were brought to me and were put in my hand."

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

PREVIOUS LESSON

IMAM ABU HAMID AL-GHAZALIE (R.A.)

AN-NASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice

IDZAL – MAR – U – KAA - NAT - LAHU – FIK –RAH

FA – FEE - KUL – LI – SHAY- IN – LA – HU – ‘IB - RAH

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“O Allah! Grant favours in our hearing, in our sight and in our strength to be

always upon Your Path. And make our yearnings and desires to be in accord

with everything (teachings and guidance) which has ben brought by Your

beloved Muhammad - salutations of Allah and peace be upon him.”

ALLAA-HUM-MA – MA-TI’-NAA – BI-AS-MAA-INAA – WA

– AB-SWAA-RI-NAA – WA- QUW-WAA-TI-NAA- FEE- SA-BEE – LIK, -

WAJ – ‘AL – HA-WAA-NAA –TA-BA-’AN- LI-MAA – JAA – A – BI-HI – HA-BEE-BU-KA

– MUHAM-MADUN – SWOL-LAL-LAA-HU –’ALAI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

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O Aba Dzar! Renew the ship, for verily the ocean is deep,

And take complete provision, for verily the journey is far,

And lighten the load, for verily the obstacles are almost insurmountable,

And be sincere in your deeds, for verily the scrutinizer of faults

is The Seeing (Allah).AN-NAASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice


THE HADITH

PREVIOUS LESSON


JADDID(RENEW)

A RELEVANT REFLECTION (PREPARING FOR THE POST-MODERNIST CHALLENGE)

PREVIOUS LESSON


AS-SAFEENAH

(THE SHIP; ARK; VESSEL; BOAT)

O Aba Dzar! Renew the ship, for verily the ocean is deep

PREVIOUS LESSON


AL-BAHRA ‘AMEE-Q

( THE SEA (OCEAN) IS DEEP )

O Aba Dzar! Renew the ship, for verily the ocean is deep

PREVIOUS LESSON

IMPORTANT REALITY OF OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE STRUGGLEIMPORTANT REALITY OF OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE STRUGGLE

““DO MEN THINK that on their [mere] saying, “We have

attained to faith”, they will be left to themselves, and will

not be put to a test?””

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


““Yea, indeed, We did test those who lived before them; and so,

[too, shall be tested the people now living: and] most certainly

will Allah mark out those who prove themselves true, and

most certainly will He mark out those who are lying.””

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



““Among the Among the believers are men who have [always] been true believers are men who have [always] been true

to what they have vowed before Allahto what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have : Of them some have

fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them

are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed

[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))




ALLAA-HUM-MA - YAA – MAN – WAF-FAQA – AH-LAL – ALLAA-HUM-MA - YAA – MAN – WAF-FAQA – AH-LAL –

KHKHOYRI- LIL-OYRI- LIL-KHKHOY-RI - WA – ‘AA - NA-HUM - ‘ALAY-HI, OY-RI - WA – ‘AA - NA-HUM - ‘ALAY-HI,

WAF - FIQ-NAA – LIL -WAF - FIQ-NAA – LIL -KHKHOYRI - WA – A - ‘IN –NAA – ‘ALAY- HIOYRI - WA – A - ‘IN –NAA – ‘ALAY- HI

““O Allah! (You) Who grant success and assistance O Allah! (You) Who grant success and assistance

upon the doers of goodness in their ability to do good, upon the doers of goodness in their ability to do good,

grant upon us the success and the ability to do good.”grant upon us the success and the ability to do good.”



IDENTIFYING THE DANGERS AFFECTING THIS UMMAHIDENTIFYING THE DANGERS AFFECTING THIS UMMAH

PREVIOUS LESSON


CHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHCHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHEXTERNAL

PREVIOUS LESSON



ALLA-HUM-MAK - FI-NAA BI-ALLA-HUM-MAK - FI-NAA BI-HHA-LAA-LI-KA- ‘AN-A-LAA-LI-KA- ‘AN-HHA-RAA-MIK, A-RAA-MIK,

WA-ARGH-NI-NAA – BI – FAWA-ARGH-NI-NAA – BI – FADwDw -LI-KA – ‘AM-MAN –SI- WAAK -LI-KA – ‘AM-MAN –SI- WAAK

““O Allah! Make sufficient for us (our wealth, provision and livelihood) O Allah! Make sufficient for us (our wealth, provision and livelihood)

with what is lawful (with what is lawful (HALALHALAL) and not from what is forbidden () and not from what is forbidden (HARAMHARAM). ).

Enrich us with the bestowals from You alone, not from other than Enrich us with the bestowals from You alone, not from other than

You.”You.”

PREVIOUS LESSON


" Of the dinar you spend as a contribution (INFAAQ) in Allah's path, or

to set free a slave, or as a charity given to a needy, or to support your

family, the spending which yields the greatest reward is that which you

(INFAAQ) spent on your family.”

(Hadith reported by Muslim)PREVIOUS LESSON

He He said: “Verily, said: “Verily, your wealth is only what you have spentyour wealth is only what you have spent

(for your needs, or given away in charity or as gifts), what remains (for your needs, or given away in charity or as gifts), what remains

with you is (actually held by you) to be inherited by others.”with you is (actually held by you) to be inherited by others.”

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

REFLECT WELL

REFLECT WELL

FA-IN-NA – MAA-LA-HU – MAA – QAD-DAMA WA - MAA-LA – WAA – RI-THI-HI – MAA – AKH-KHARA



"O Allah! I seek refuge with You from the affliction of the Fire and from

the punishment in the Fire, and seek refuge with You from the

affliction of the grave, and I seek refuge with You from the affliction of

wealth, and I seek refuge with You from the affliction of poverty, and

seek refuge with You from the affliction of Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal.“

(Hadith reported by Bukhary from Aishah r.a.)PREVIOUS LESSON


ALLAA-HUM-MA- WA-MAA – QO -ALLAA-HUM-MA- WA-MAA – QO - DwAI DwAI-TA-TA – LANAA – MIN –’AM-REE– LANAA – MIN –’AM-REE

FAJ - ’AL – ‘AA - QI - BA –TA-HU – RA – SHA - DAAFAJ - ’AL – ‘AA - QI - BA –TA-HU – RA – SHA - DAA

YAA – AR – YAA – AR – HHAMAR – RAA- AMAR – RAA- HHI- MEENI- MEEN

““O Allah! Whatever You have decreed for us (in all our affairs in our O Allah! Whatever You have decreed for us (in all our affairs in our

life), life), make its endingmake its ending to be good to be good (guided aright by Your Guidance). (guided aright by Your Guidance).

O (Allah) You Who is the Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”O (Allah) You Who is the Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”


AL-LAA-HUM-MA - AN – TUH-YI-YA-NAA – ‘ALAL – IS – LAA-M,

WA –YU-MEE-TA-NAA –’ALAL – EE-MAAN, - WA – TU-RAQ-QI-YA-NAA –

BAI-NA-HUMAA - FEE – MA-RAA-TI -BIL – IH – SAA-N, - WAL –EE- QAA-NI –

WAL - ‘IR-FAA-NI, – YAA – KA-REE-MU - YAA – MAN-NAA-N

““We beseech You O Allah that You cause us to live upon Islam, die upon

faith, and elevate us between life and death in the stations of spiritual

excellence, certitude and spiritual gnosis. O Most Generous, O Benefactor.””

AA-MEEN


CHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHCHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHEXTERNAL

NOW TO CONTINUE : INSHA - ALLAH

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TA’ARUF AND SHORT GROUP DISCUSSION

Break into groupings (of not more

than 8 person in each).

Do brief introduction of each other.

Proceed to discuss

“Salaam .. Nice to get to know you. …. So …….What have we learnt?”

What do you think is the significance for “What do you think is the significance for “HISTORYHISTORY ” to be ” to be

identified as amongst the challenge for the Muslim Ummah?identified as amongst the challenge for the Muslim Ummah?

What was your perception of history, while in your schooling days? What was your perception of history, while in your schooling days?

Why? Has it change now? Why? Has it change now?

What are your suggestions to address our neglect regarding history?What are your suggestions to address our neglect regarding history?

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You are given 15 minutes to discuss in group – then to share with the class


One of the great danger for mankind, whichOne of the great danger for mankind, which Secularism Secularism has most has most

effectively programmed or is programming people, is their effectively programmed or is programming people, is their disregarddisregard and and

unconcernedunconcerned for for ‘Time’ as a limited asset which is also our liability‘Time’ as a limited asset which is also our liability which which

mankind owe to Allah SWT, Who swears by it to emphasise its significance: mankind owe to Allah SWT, Who swears by it to emphasise its significance:


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

lose himself unless he be of those who attain to faith,

and do good works, and enjoin upon one another the

keeping to truth, and enjoin upon one another

patience in adversity.”

(Qur’an: Wal-’Asr: 103 : 1-3)

One of the great danger for mankind, whichOne of the great danger for mankind, which Secularism Secularism has most has most

effectively programmed or is programming people, is their effectively programmed or is programming people, is their disregarddisregard and and

unconcernedunconcerned for for ‘Time’ as a limited asset which is also our liability‘Time’ as a limited asset which is also our liability which which

mankind owe to Allah SWT, Who swears by it to emphasise its significance: mankind owe to Allah SWT, Who swears by it to emphasise its significance:


Related to Time thus is Related to Time thus is ‘History’, ‘History’, which when we analyse the teaching which when we analyse the teaching

of Islam, is never to be kept separated from our notion of time for of Islam, is never to be kept separated from our notion of time for

which our existence is confined, albeit within the limited period which our existence is confined, albeit within the limited period

accorded in our destiny (accorded in our destiny (‘UMUR-AJAL‘UMUR-AJAL), already known to Allah SWT in ), already known to Allah SWT in

His eternal knowledge.His eternal knowledge.

Allah SWT even remind us of stories we do not know (past) which we Allah SWT even remind us of stories we do not know (past) which we

tend to think history is all about, but also informs us too of what is to tend to think history is all about, but also informs us too of what is to

come in the future, not only in this World but even the reality of what come in the future, not only in this World but even the reality of what

is bound to occur in the eternal future of the Hereafter.is bound to occur in the eternal future of the Hereafter.

Whereas Whereas SecularismSecularism is now a global agenda, obsessed only with the is now a global agenda, obsessed only with the

here and now.here and now.



And (remember) when thy Lord drew forth from the Children And (remember) when thy Lord drew forth from the Children

of Adam― from their loins― their descendants, and made of Adam― from their loins― their descendants, and made

them testify concerning themselves, (saying): them testify concerning themselves, (saying):

""Am I not your Lord Am I not your Lord ((ROBBROBB-Who cherishes and sustains -Who cherishes and sustains

you)?“― They said: you)?“― They said: "Yea! we do testify!“ "Yea! we do testify!“

(This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "of this we (This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "of this we

were unaware.”were unaware.”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172))



““Do men think that on their [mere] saying, ‘We believe,’ Do men think that on their [mere] saying, ‘We believe,’

they will be left to themselves, and will not be put to a they will be left to themselves, and will not be put to a

test? test? Yea, indeed, we did test those who lived before Yea, indeed, we did test those who lived before

them; and so too, [shall be tested those Muslims who them; and so too, [shall be tested those Muslims who

is now living is now living and] most certainly will He mark out and] most certainly will He mark out

those who prove themselves true, and most certainly those who prove themselves true, and most certainly

will He mark out those who are lying.”will He mark out those who are lying.”

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



“ “ I have only created jinns and menI have only created jinns and men, that they may , that they may

serve serve (worship) (worship) Me – Me – LIYA’-BU-DUUNLIYA’-BU-DUUN. No sustenance . No sustenance

do I require of them nor do I require that they should do I require of them nor do I require that they should

feed Me. For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance― feed Me. For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance―

Lord of Power, Steadfast (forever).” Lord of Power, Steadfast (forever).”

((Qur’an: Dzaariyat : 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzaariyat : 51: 56-58))

The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is

their cognition (their cognition (ma’rifahma’rifah) of the existence of God and, hence, their ) of the existence of God and, hence, their

conscious willingness to conform their own existence to whatever conscious willingness to conform their own existence to whatever

they perceive of His will and plan :they perceive of His will and plan :

It is this two-fold concept “It is this two-fold concept “cognition and willingnesscognition and willingness” that gives ” that gives

the deepest meaning to what the Qur’an describes as ”the deepest meaning to what the Qur’an describes as ”worshipworship” ”

((‘ibadah‘ibadah) …. ) ….

((Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”))

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUBMISSION


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUBMISSION


““The verse that follows shows, this spiritual call (“The verse that follows shows, this spiritual call (“worshipworship”) does ”) does

not arise from any supposed “not arise from any supposed “needneed” on the part of the Creator, ” on the part of the Creator,

Who is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed as Who is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed as

an instrument for the inner development of the worshipper, who, an instrument for the inner development of the worshipper, who,

by the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervading by the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervading

Creative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of the Creative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of the

Will and, thus, closer to God Himself.”Will and, thus, closer to God Himself.”

((Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”))



“ [MANY] WAYS of life have passed away before your time.

Go, then, about the earth and behold what happened in the

end to those who gave the lie to the truth: this [should be] a

clear lesson unto all men, and a guidance and an admonition

unto the God-conscious (MUT-TAQEEN).

Be not, then, faint of heart, and grieve not: for you are bound

to rise high if you are [truly] believers (MU’-MINEEN). ”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 137-139)


““For, He (Allah) it is who has made you inherit the earth, and For, He (Allah) it is who has made you inherit the earth, and

has raised some of you by degrees above others, has raised some of you by degrees above others, so that He so that He

might try you by means of what He has bestowed upon youmight try you by means of what He has bestowed upon you. .

Verily, thy Sustainer is swift in retribution: yet, behold, He is Verily, thy Sustainer is swift in retribution: yet, behold, He is

indeed much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”indeed much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 165Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 165))



“Every soul is bound to taste death (MAWT) : but only on

the Day of Resurrection (YAUM-AL-QIYAA-MAH) will you

be requited in full [for whatever you have done] -

whereupon he that shall be drawn away from the fire

(AN-NAAR) and brought into paradise (AL-JANNAH) will

indeed have gained a triumph (FAAZ): for the life of this

world (HAYAA-TID-DUNYA) is nothing but an enjoyment

of self-delusion (GHURUR).”

(Qur’an: ‘Aali ‘Imran: 4: 185)


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

from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to

sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom,-

although they had been, before, in manifest error;-”

(Qur’an: Juma’ah: 62: 2)


Some Islamic scholars regard as among the important Some Islamic scholars regard as among the important AAYATAAYAT (Signs) (Signs)

which Prophet Muhammad which Prophet Muhammad conveyed is the “Sign of the Hour” – conveyed is the “Sign of the Hour” –

related to the related to the End Times End Times ( Believe in the After life.)( Believe in the After life.)

The importance of knowing and believing in the ‘Sign of the Hour’ is The importance of knowing and believing in the ‘Sign of the Hour’ is

similar to our acceptance of the basic fundamental teachings of similar to our acceptance of the basic fundamental teachings of

ARKAANUL ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSANARKAANUL ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSAN, because in the narration of the , because in the narration of the

Hadith of Jibra-il a.s., it continues with his question on the Hadith of Jibra-il a.s., it continues with his question on the End timesEnd times..

This indicate that apart from our obligation to seek profound This indicate that apart from our obligation to seek profound

understanding (understanding (FIQHFIQH) of our ) of our DEENDEEN in matters of in matters of SHARI’AHSHARI’AH (Islam), (Islam),

AQEEDAH AQEEDAH (iiman) and (iiman) and TASAWWUFTASAWWUF (Ihsan), we also have to seek (Ihsan), we also have to seek

knowledge of the End times (knowledge of the End times (FIQH TAHAWWULATFIQH TAHAWWULAT).).


Not exhaustive,

Yet there is an important area of

studies regarding the sign of the

‘Last days’ or Islamic eschatology

which need to be looked into –

Insha-Allah.



HADITH JIBRIL A.S.IMPORTANT LESSON ON THE ‘SIGN’

( Hadith reported by Muslim )

HADITH JIBRIL A.S.


… He (the inquirer) said: “When there would be the hour

(of Doom*)?” (Upon this) he (the Holy Prophet said: “The

one who is being asked about it is no better informed than

the inquirer himself. I, however, shall narrate some of its

signs (and these are): when you see a slave (woman)

giving birth to her master - that is one of the signs of

(Doom) ; when you see barefooted, naked, deaf and dumb

(ignorant and foolish persons) as the rulers of the earth -

that is one of the signs of the Doom…”

* End of the world

IMPORTANT LESSON ON THE ‘SIGN’




HADITH JIBRIL A.S.


The (Doom) is one of the five things (wrapped) in the

unseen. No one knows them except Allah.

Then (the Holy Prophet ) recited (the following verse):

" Verily Allah! with Him alone is the knowledge of the

hour and He it is Who sends down the rain and knows

that which is in the wombs and no person knows

whatsoever he shall earn on morrow and a person

knows not in whatsoever land he shall die. Verily Allah

is Knowing, Aware.…(Qur’an: Surah Luqman: 31: 34)”





HADITH JIBRIL A.S.


He (the narrator, Abu Huraira r.a.) said: Then the person

stood up an (made his way).

The Messenger of Allah said: “Bring him back to me.”

They (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) searched for

him, but could not find him.

The Messenger of Allah thereupon said: “He was Gabriel

(Angel Jibra’il a.s.) and he wanted to teach you (things

pertaining to your religion) when you did not ask (them

yourselves).”


when you see a slave (woman) giving birth to her master


As the Prophet As the Prophet was gifted with was gifted with JAWAAMI’UL-KALEEMJAWAAMI’UL-KALEEM , we should , we should

try to seek, not just the superficial meaning but profound wisdom try to seek, not just the superficial meaning but profound wisdom

by connecting it to all other teachings in Islam, so as to derive a by connecting it to all other teachings in Islam, so as to derive a

consistent meaning, message and principles.consistent meaning, message and principles.

Our scholars understood this symbolism, how the earlier principle Our scholars understood this symbolism, how the earlier principle

(fundamental) teachings of (fundamental) teachings of ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSAN, ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSAN, though important though important

and basic, may be adversely ineffective in the ‘End times’ generally and basic, may be adversely ineffective in the ‘End times’ generally

to the Ummah, when to the Ummah, when ADABADAB is lost. A sign as well as the symptom. is lost. A sign as well as the symptom.

when you see a slave (woman) giving birth to her master


And in this phrase, there are several lessons from which can be And in this phrase, there are several lessons from which can be

interpreted symbolically, that will drastically be affected (implied):interpreted symbolically, that will drastically be affected (implied):

1.1. Status and Role of WomenStatus and Role of Women: Marriage, Conception and Motherhood;: Marriage, Conception and Motherhood;

2.2. FamilyFamily : Vital institution for Islamic education of future generation; : Vital institution for Islamic education of future generation;

inculcation of inculcation of ADABADAB which must never neglect the all important which must never neglect the all important

Divinely ordained ‘parent-child’ relationship, here, will be totally Divinely ordained ‘parent-child’ relationship, here, will be totally

overturned in the extreme through systemic society’s negligence;overturned in the extreme through systemic society’s negligence;

3.3. Absence of the role of Fathers Absence of the role of Fathers – being the symbol of leaderless-ness – being the symbol of leaderless-ness

in the basic social unit of Family,in the basic social unit of Family,WA-ALLAAHU A’-LAM

when you see barefooted, naked, deaf and dumb (ignorant and foolish persons) as the rulers of the earth


Previous verse focus on the micro, whereas here it rather direct Previous verse focus on the micro, whereas here it rather direct

our attention to the macro. In this phrase, the lessons from which our attention to the macro. In this phrase, the lessons from which

can be interpreted seem to describe the socio-politico aspects of can be interpreted seem to describe the socio-politico aspects of

leadership – the kind of people who would be assuming them.leadership – the kind of people who would be assuming them.

It firstly described the negative qualities of their being ‘barefooted’, It firstly described the negative qualities of their being ‘barefooted’,

‘naked’, ‘deaf’ and ‘blind.’ To summarize it as “ignorant and foolish’ ‘naked’, ‘deaf’ and ‘blind.’ To summarize it as “ignorant and foolish’

is too simplistic. Another Hadith also speaks of them competing in is too simplistic. Another Hadith also speaks of them competing in

building tall buildings. We should reflect further these.building tall buildings. We should reflect further these.

WA-ALLAAHU A’-LAM


A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY AL-WAHNU


The Messenger of Allah The Messenger of Allah said: “The people will soon summon said: “The people will soon summon

one another to attack you as people like in a banquet inviting one another to attack you as people like in a banquet inviting

others to share their dish. “ Someone asked: “Will that be others to share their dish. “ Someone asked: “Will that be

because of our small numbers at that time?”because of our small numbers at that time?”

He replied: “No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will He replied: “No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will

be scum and rubbish (be scum and rubbish (GHUTSAA-IYGHUTSAA-IY) like that carried down by a ) like that carried down by a

torrent (torrent (SAIY-LISAIY-LI), and Allah will take fear of you from the ), and Allah will take fear of you from the

breasts of your enemy and afflict ‘breasts of your enemy and afflict ‘AL-WAHNAL-WAHN’ into your hearts. ’ into your hearts.

Someone asked: What is ‘Someone asked: What is ‘AL-WAHNAL-WAHN’ ?” Messenger of Allah ’ ?” Messenger of Allah He He

replied: “replied: “Love of the world and hatred of deathLove of the world and hatred of death.”.”

( Hadith reported by Abu Dawud )

A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY

From Tsauban r.a. :From Tsauban r.a. :

AL-WAHNU


A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY LIZARD’S HOLE


The Messenger of Allah The Messenger of Allah said: “You would tread the same said: “You would tread the same

path (path (SUNANASUNANA) as was trodden by those before you inch by ) as was trodden by those before you inch by

inch and step by step so much so that if they had entered into inch and step by step so much so that if they had entered into

the hole of the lizard, you would follow them in this also. the hole of the lizard, you would follow them in this also.

We said: Allah's Messenger, do you mean Jews and Christians We said: Allah's Messenger, do you mean Jews and Christians

(by your words)" those before you"? (by your words)" those before you"?

He He said: Who else (than those two religious groups)?said: Who else (than those two religious groups)?

( Hadith reported by Muslim)

A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY

From Abu Sa-’id al-Khudri r.a. :From Abu Sa-’id al-Khudri r.a. :

LIZARD’S HOLE


A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY KHULAFA’-’ULAMA


( Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)

A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY


“I counsel you to have TAQWA (fear) of Allah, and to listen

and obey [your leader], even if a slave were to become your

‘Ameer. Verily he among you who lives long will see great

controversy, so you must keep to my Sunnah and to the

Sunnah of the KHULAFA AR-RASHIDEEN (the rightly guided

caliphs), MAHDIY-YEEN (those who guide to the right way).

Cling to it stubbornly [literally: with your molar teeth]. Beware

of newly invented matters [in the religion], for verily every

BID’AH (innovation * ) is misguidance.”

*

* Without any or contrary to basis in Shari’ah

KHULAFA’-’ULAMA

THE PROPHET THE PROPHET ‘ALEEM and AMEERPowers both spiritual and temporal,yet commanded to consult (SHURA)

KHULAFA’ AR-RASHIDUUNKHULAFA’ AR-RASHIDUUN ‘‘ALEEM ALEEM and and AMEERAMEERBoth spiritual and temporal,Both spiritual and temporal,

Yet consultation with the seniorYet consultation with the seniorand other learned Companionsand other learned Companions

‘‘ULAMA ULAMA and and SHUYUKHSHUYUKH of the of the UmmahUmmah.

UMMAYYAD DYNASTYAsAs AMEER AMEER only.only.

Held temporal power, Held temporal power, but sought legitimacy but sought legitimacy from endorsement from endorsement of the of the ‘ULAMA ‘ULAMA . .

ABBASID DYNASTY

BEGINNING OF SEPARATION

‘‘ULAMAULAMASpiritual – religious Spiritual – religious leadership. Some patronize leadership. Some patronize the ruler or served as the ruler or served as judges and administrators, judges and administrators, yet many remain yet many remain Independent from these Independent from these rulers but were there to rulers but were there to serve the serve the Ummah.Ummah.

…. and so on etc.

KHULAFA’ MAHDIY-YEENKHULAFA’ MAHDIY-YEEN


AFTER THE PROPHETS DEATH (circa 30 years)AFTER THE PROPHETS DEATH (circa 30 years)

Abu Bakr’, ‘Umar; Uthman, ‘Ali and HassanAbu Bakr’, ‘Umar; Uthman, ‘Ali and Hassan



As the Prophet As the Prophet in the Hadith warned us of what we shall encounter in the Hadith warned us of what we shall encounter

after his time, it imply the need for us Muslims to critically be observing after his time, it imply the need for us Muslims to critically be observing

the changing (unfolding) events of history vis-a-vis these warnings as the changing (unfolding) events of history vis-a-vis these warnings as

found in the Qur’an and As-Sunnah.found in the Qur’an and As-Sunnah.

In the past, no much interest was given to teaching these to every In the past, no much interest was given to teaching these to every

Muslim – i.e. pertaining to the signs of End times (Eschatology).Muslim – i.e. pertaining to the signs of End times (Eschatology).

However in the present volatile world of global conflicts, we are in fact However in the present volatile world of global conflicts, we are in fact

observing most the ‘minor Signs of the Last Days’ being fulfilled and are observing most the ‘minor Signs of the Last Days’ being fulfilled and are

approaching the major Signs the Prophet approaching the major Signs the Prophet had foretold, which herald had foretold, which herald

the “worst Fitnah” that will ever afflict mankind - that of the time of the “worst Fitnah” that will ever afflict mankind - that of the time of

Dajjal. How close are we? What has occurred or will occur? Dajjal. How close are we? What has occurred or will occur?



We need to re-new our knowledge, understanding and perspective of We need to re-new our knowledge, understanding and perspective of

HistoryHistory – with reliance upon revelation and being mindful of what – with reliance upon revelation and being mindful of what

narratives we are being fed with by others, especially regarding our own narratives we are being fed with by others, especially regarding our own

legacy, culture, civilization, mistakes and achievements, etc.legacy, culture, civilization, mistakes and achievements, etc.

Knowledge of the ‘Knowledge of the ‘Islamic full perspective of History of HumanityIslamic full perspective of History of Humanity’ should ’ should

be our template. It has been fully conveyed by Allah SWT and His Last be our template. It has been fully conveyed by Allah SWT and His Last

Messenger Prophet Muhammad Messenger Prophet Muhammad , unlike most non-Muslims , unlike most non-Muslims

(especially atheist-secularist) who think that the world will never have (especially atheist-secularist) who think that the world will never have

any ending but can naturally continue to exist for eternity.any ending but can naturally continue to exist for eternity.

In Islam, believe in Allah SWT requires us to also believe in the End of In Islam, believe in Allah SWT requires us to also believe in the End of

this world, Day of Resurrection and the Life in the Hereafter.this world, Day of Resurrection and the Life in the Hereafter.

“He (Allah) Who has created death as well as life, so that

He might put you to a test [and thus show] which of you is

best in conduct, and [make you realize that] He alone is

almighty (AL-‘AZEEZ), truly forgiving (AL-GHAFUUR).”

(Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 2)





BIRTH & INFANCY

YOUTH - ADULTHOOD

MARRIAGE - PROPHETHOOD

MAKKAN PERIOD

HIJRAH TO MADINA

BATTLES AGAINST QURAYSH

BATTLES AGAINST THE TREACHEROUS JEWS

TREATY OF HUDAIBIYYAH

FATHUL-MAKKA – (FINAL SERMON- REVELATION)


A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY AL-WAHNU


The Messenger of Allah The Messenger of Allah said: “The people will soon summon said: “The people will soon summon

one another to attack you as people like in a banquet inviting one another to attack you as people like in a banquet inviting

others to share their dish. “ Someone asked: “Will that be others to share their dish. “ Someone asked: “Will that be

because of our small numbers at that time?”because of our small numbers at that time?”

He replied: “No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will He replied: “No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will

be scum and rubbish (be scum and rubbish (GHU-TSAA-IY GHU-TSAA-IY ) like that carried down ) like that carried down

by a torrent (by a torrent (SAIY-LI SAIY-LI ), and Allah will take fear of you from ), and Allah will take fear of you from

the breasts of your enemy and afflict ‘AL-WAHN’ into your the breasts of your enemy and afflict ‘AL-WAHN’ into your

hearts. Someone asked: What is ‘AL-WAHN’ ?” Messenger of hearts. Someone asked: What is ‘AL-WAHN’ ?” Messenger of

Allah Allah He replied: “Love of the world and hatred of death.”He replied: “Love of the world and hatred of death.”

( Hadith reported by Abu Dawud )

A PROPHECY

A PROPHECY

From Tsauban r.a. :From Tsauban r.a. :

AL-WAHNU



CRUSADES, CONQUEST, IMPERIALISM, COLONIALISM

MODERNISM, GLOBALISM, POST-MODERNISM,

OPPRESSION , DISPOSESSION, MASS REFUGEES, OPPRESSION , DISPOSESSION, MASS REFUGEES,

We are presently

in this phase of the

history *


APPEARANCE OF AL-IMAM AL-MAHDIY

APPEARANCE OF AD-DAJJALDESCENT OF SAYYIDNA ‘ISA (JESUS) IBN MARYAM a.s.

APPEARANCE OF YAJUJ (GOG) MA’JUJ (MAGOG)

QUR’AN LIFTED – KA’BAH DESTROYED

MANKIND RETURN TO SHIRK (no more Believers left upon the earth)

APPEARANCE OF ‘DABBAH -AL-’ARD’ (beast from the earth)

THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST

ARCHANGEL ISRAFFIL a.s. command to blow the Soor.


WA-ALLAAHU A’-LAM

’ILMU- AMAL – knowledge of afterlife

’ILMU- ABADIY – knowledge of Eternity

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

AN-NASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice(Rajab 1437 A.H. )

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“Whoever memorizes ten Ayat

from the beginning of Surah Al-Kahf

will be protected from the Dajjal (the Antichrist).”

(Hadith narrated by Tirmizi, Muslim, Abu Dawud, An-Nasa-’i)


BIS – MIL-LAA- HIR – ROH – MAA – NIR – RO - HEEM

AL-HAM-DU-LIL- LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE – AN-ZALA- ‘ALAA

‘AB-DI-HIL – KI-TAA-BA – WALAM – YAJ – ‘AL – LAHU –’IWA-JAA

In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful

ALL PRAISE is due to Allah, who has bestowed. this divine writ from on high

upon His servant, and has not allowed any deviousness to obscure its meaning:, ,

SURAH AL-KAHFI

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QO-YEE-MAL-LI-YUN- DZI-RA – BA>-SAN –

SHA-DEE-DAN - MIN-LA-DUN-HU

WA – YU-BASH – SHIRAL- MU’ – MI-NEE-NAL –

LA-DZEE-NA – YA’ – MA-LUU-NAS –SWO-LI-HAAT

AN-NA – LA-HUM – AJ-RAN – HA-SA-NAH

[a divine writ] unerringly straight, meant to warn [the godless] of a severe punishment from Him

and to give unto the believers who do good works the glad tiding

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SURAH AL-KAHFI

# 2

MAA – KI-TSEE – NA – FEE-HI - ABADAA

WA – YUN – DZI-RAL – LA-DZEE-NA – QAA-LUT –

TA-KHO-DZAL-LAA-HU – WA-LA-DA

MAA-LA-HUM – BI-HI – MIN – ‘IL –MIN – WA-LAA – LI – AA-BAA- I-HIM

[a state of bliss] in which they. shall dwell beyond the count of time.

Furthermore, [this divine writ is meant] to warn all those who assert, "God has taken unto Himself a son."

No knowledge whatever have they of Him, and neither had their forefathers:


SURAH AL-KAHFI

# 3

KA-BURAT – KA-LI-MA-TAN – TAKH-RUJU – MIN –AF-WAA- HI-HIM

IN – YA – QUU –LUU- NA – IL – LAA – KA - DZI- BAA

FA- LA – ‘AL – LA-KA – BAA-KHI –’UN – NAF-SA-KA –

‘ALAA –AA-TSAA-RI-HIM

dreadful -is this saying that comes out of their mouths, .

[and] nothing but falsehood do they utter!

But wouldst thou, perhaps, torment thyself to death with grief over them …


SURAH AL-KAHFI

# 4

IN – LAM – YU> - MI-NUU – BI – HA-DZAL – HA-DEE-TSEE - ASAFAA

IN – NAA – JA- ‘AL-NAA – MAA – ‘ALAL – AR-DWI

ZEE – NA –TAL – LA-HAA – LI -NAB –LU-WA-HUM

AY -YU-HUM – AH – SA – NU – ‘A- MA-LAA

… if they are not willing to believe in this message?

Behold, We have willed that all beauty on earth

be a means by which We put men to a test, [showing] which of them are best in conduct;


SURAH AL-KAHFI

# 5

WA – IN-NAA – LA-JAA – ‘ILUU – NA – MAA

‘ALAY – HAA – SWO-’EE-DAN – JU-RU - ZAA

AM – HA-SIB – TA – AN – NA – ASW- HAA-BAL – KAH-FI

… and, verily, [in time] We shall reduce all that is on it to barren dust!

[AND SINCE the life of this world is but a test, dost thou [really] think that [the parable of] the Men of the Cave


SURAH AL-KAHFI

WAR – RO-QEE-MI – KAA – NUU – MIN – AA-YAA – TI-NAA – ‘A-JA-BA

and of [their devotion to] the scriptures could be deemed more wondrous than any [other] of Our messages?

# 6

IDZ – A-WAL – FIT – YA –TU – ILAL - KAH-FI – FA-QAA-LUU

ROB – BA-NAA – AA – TI-NAA – MIN – LA-DUN-KA – ROH – MA-TAN

When those youths took refuge in the cave, they prayed (supplicated):

"O our Lord Sustainer! Bestow on us Mercy (grace) from Thyself, …


SURAH AL-KAHFI

WA – HAI – YI> - LA – NAA – MIN – AM-RI-NAA – RA – SHA-DAA

… and prepare for us from our affair right guidance!"

# 7

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