[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(aug-2015)-lesson-#2a-basic-terms-reflections-(22 august-2015)

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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 2 [a]LESSON # 2 [a]

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)

SIGNIFICANCE OF BASIC TERMSSIGNIFICANCE OF BASIC TERMS

DEFINITIONS: DEFINITIONS: ‘FAQQIH’ & ‘DEEN’ ‘FAQQIH’ & ‘DEEN’ REFLECTIONS from Al-Qur’an & HadithREFLECTIONS from Al-Qur’an & Hadith

Updated 22 AUGUST 2015

PARTPART # 2 # 2(Aug-(Aug-20152015))

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““And the acts of obedience (And the acts of obedience (AD-DEENAD-DEEN) most loved (by Allah) ) most loved (by Allah)

are those that are performed by its doer, are those that are performed by its doer,

MUDAW-WAMAMUDAW-WAMA (regularly done or consistent).” (regularly done or consistent).”

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

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““This religion (Al-Islam) is easy (This religion (Al-Islam) is easy (YUSRUNYUSRUN), and any one who ), and any one who

tries to make it (tries to make it (SHADIDSHADID) hard (upon himself) will be defeated ) hard (upon himself) will be defeated

(i.e. he will fail to become consistent)”(i.e. he will fail to become consistent)”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary Hadith reported by Bukhary )

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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))

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BY READING ?

AS LISTENERS ONLY ?BEING IN PRESENCE ?

BY BEING TRUE SEEKERS ?

BEING ACCEPTED AS SEEKERS OF ‘ILM ?

UNDERGOING MENTORSHIP ?

LEARNING THROUGH KHIDMAH ?

Or, could it be that we are still affected by “PAPERCHASE SYNDROME” ?

TASAWWUR ISLAM




TA’ARUF AND SHORT GROUP DISCUSSION

What are your group’s understanding of the ‘Hadith’ that will be What are your group’s understanding of the ‘Hadith’ that will be

flashed. flashed. With special concern to our module of With special concern to our module of TAFAQQUHTAFAQQUH - what - what

significance can you discern? What impact can it have to the overall significance can you discern? What impact can it have to the overall

education of Muslims? Other comments ? Etc. education of Muslims? Other comments ? Etc.

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?”


“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah will still be the best amongst them in Islam,

so long as they have proper (profound) understanding.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)



It is interesting that the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص highlighted to us all as human

being, which is inclusive of everyone – not partial to any gender,

race, tribes, nations etc.

Many Muslims may have forgotten that the message of Al-Islam and

its final Messenger Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص was sent by Allah for every

people.


When he then liken human being to ‘minerals’, the implication is

that although we are all human, yet the reality is that in terms of

our innate quality naturally bestowed or attained favors whether

given due to genetic inheritance or by our striving in life etc. there is

diversity in terms of quality.

It implies the need to recognize them and strive to be grateful for

them, irrespective of the diversity from which we may belong.


It is noteworthy that n the Qur’an, the first direct message

addressed to mankind is the call to acknowledge TAUHEED and the

RISAALAH of our Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص to serve (worship) our

ROBB (Creator-Sustainer) so as to attain to TAQWA :


“O MANKIND! Worship [serve] your Lord Sustainer,

Who has created you and those who lived before you,

so that you might remain conscious of [with fear of

transgression against] Him – TAQWA …”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21)

It is noteworthy that n the Qur’an, the first direct message

addressed to mankind is the call to acknowledge TAUHEED and the

RISAALAH of our Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص to serve (worship) our

ROBB (Creator-Sustainer) so as to attain to TAQWA :


Liken as minerals, which imply the God-given quality in people which

has already been present and are already acknowledged as good

amongst us, even before they accept Al-Islam (i.e. JAHILIYYAH)– are

to be recognized, appreciated and regarded as important assets

towards actualizing its true quality.


Here, we realize that every people may already possess ‘goodness’

even before being Muslims, and therefore when they embrace

Islam, their potentialities in goodness are actually meant to be

further developed and applied – not to be ignored or to be made as

though they have “to go back behind the queue” as other Muslims.

Our community’s general attitude of “SHAKUR” towards

converts/reverts (new Muslims) has to be seriously looked into.


It is understandable that ‘newcomers’ usually will be regarded as their

‘juniors’ in any organization. For these newbies, they would usually feel

inadequate and would try to do plenty of ‘catching-up’ in this new faith.

In teaching or guiding them to Islam, using the general curriculum of

Islamic education as applied to born-Muslims (refer to my parable of

‘mould-caster’) it would further exacerbate their feeling of inadequacy

as Muslims. With this psychological ‘inadequacy’ present, their many

‘goodness’ which they already possess becomes as though less regarded

or even disregarded. The SEERAH teaches us differently.


It is also possible that some of the new Muslims may think their

inherent ‘goodness’ (or expertise) before conversion can straightaway

be applied in Islam, without due diligence and deference to the

principle teachings of Islam – introducing new-fad innovations and

deviations.

Here in this Hadith, our Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص has given the solution on how to

retain their ‘goodness’ i.e. by the condition that they IDZAA-FAQUHU

(i.e. “if they possess profound understanding” of the DEEN).

So, their educational development on Islam holds the key.


Those involve with DA’WAH and ISLAH must take note of this.

A special education curriculum is thus needed – unified to and be

infused with the spirit of DA’AWAH, to prepare the future human

resource of the UMMAH, tailored to actualize every potentials.

Those advocating the “Islamization of contemporary knowledge” too

must not become merely exercise of their groups ‘intellectualization’ –

obsessively engaged only in academic discourses - but does not help in

providing the necessary (specialized) Islamic responses or inputs to

prepare ‘new Muslims’ already trained in their respective fields.


““O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (SHAAHIDAHSHAAHIDAH), a ), a

Bearer of Glad Tidings (Bearer of Glad Tidings (MUBAS-SHIRAHMUBAS-SHIRAH), and a Warner (), and a Warner (NADZEERAHNADZEERAH)― )―

And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (DAA-’IYAN DAA-’IYAN

ILALLAAHILALLAAH) , and as a Lamp spreading Light () , and as a Lamp spreading Light (SIRAAJAN MUNEERAHSIRAAJAN MUNEERAH).”).”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46))


““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the And thus have We willed you to be a community of the

middle way (middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so

that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth

before all mankind (before all mankind (SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the ) , and the

Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“

((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))


““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought ) in His cause as ye ought

to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has

chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in

religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He

Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this

(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may ) may

be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for

mankind! (mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“

((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))


““Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah,

works righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam“works righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam“

((IN-NA-NEE – MIN-AL-MUS-LI-MEENIN-NA-NEE – MIN-AL-MUS-LI-MEEN))

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33))


““And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that

[deed] which is better (ID-FA’ – BIL-LATI-HIYA-AHSAN) ; and

thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will

become] as though he was a devoted friend (WALIYYUN-HA-

MEEM)”

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

““But none is granted it except those who are SWOBARUU

(patient; persevering; steadfast; unswerving etc.), and none is

granted it except one having a great portion [of good].”

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 35Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 35))


“The learned (‘ULAMA) are the heirs of the Prophets, and the

Prophets leave neither dinar nor dirham, leaving only

knowledge, and he who takes it takes an abundant portion.”

(Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)



“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will

make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the

religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and the

pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound

understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen)

is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.”

((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))



Especially when this is not placed (by its scholars, leaders, parents,

educators, professionals etc.) as the foremost agenda of this UMMAH

Remember, that the holistic education of the Muslims here and the

ultimate aim (desired outcome), whether those born into Muslim family

or converts/reverts), is to regard them all as potential assets to be

developed (and empowered) for the work of upholding and fulfilling the

Prophet Muhammad’s ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص legacy of DA’WAH

Do not equate this task (DA’WAH) as being similar with other kinds of professions. It is AMANAH as a mission and – not a vocation.

Remember, it has been carried out by an unbroken chain of DU’AT, faithfully linked to the Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.

This legacy is the foremost concern because DEEN-AL-ISLAM has been perfected and there will be no more new prophet sent to all mankind after our Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.

Every Muslim are to be developed towards assisting DA’WAH ISLAMIYYAH, in whatever capacity they attained, the most basic is to become Witnesses of Islam with their life for others.

AN-NASEEHAH – Sincere Advice


Each region may underwent its own unique history, experiences

especially of “civilizational osmosis”. Therefore to have knowledge

and true appreciation of their respective history, to benefit from the

work of previous scholars and propagators, managing proper

transmission of their work with ADAB, especially in learning

adequately of Wisdom and experience gained by them, is

imperative.

This is crucial – failure in fulfilling this is being ungrateful and can

lead to (KHIYAANAH) treachery to the Prophetic legacy.

Remember, Allah SWT has stipulated the criteria for carrying it out.

AN-NASEEHAH – Sincere Advice


““It is He who has sent among the unlettered a Messenger from It is He who has sent among the unlettered a Messenger from

themselves (themselves (YAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAA-TIHIYAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAA-TIHI) reciting to them His ) reciting to them His

verses and (verses and (YU-ZAK-KEE-HIMYU-ZAK-KEE-HIM) purifying them (and make them grow) ) purifying them (and make them grow)

and (and (YU-’AL-LI-MU-HUMYU-’AL-LI-MU-HUM) teaching them the Book () teaching them the Book (AL-KITAABAL-KITAAB) and ) and

wisdom (wisdom (AL-AL-HHIKMAHIKMAH)) although before that they were in utter error;””

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

““and [to cause this message to spread] from them unto other people

as soon as they come into contact with them: for He alone is

almighty, truly wise! Such is Allah's bounty: He grants it to anyone

who is willing [to receive it]: for Allah is limitless in His great bounty.””

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


“ “ ((UUD-’UUUUD-’UU) Invite (or call) to the way of your Lord with ) Invite (or call) to the way of your Lord with

((AL-AL-HHIKMAHIKMAH) wisdom and good instruction, and argue ) wisdom and good instruction, and argue

with them in a way that is best.”with them in a way that is best.”

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 125Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 125))


‘‘ILM ILM - - knowledgeknowledge

TARBIYYAHTARBIYYAH(training-nurturing)

TAZKIYYAHTAZKIYYAH(self-purity & growth)

TA’LIMTA’LIM(learning - knowledge)

TA’DIBTA’DIBEducationEducation

Disciplining orDisciplining orinculcating with inculcating with ADABADAB MUJAAHADAHMUJAAHADAH

(striving with utmost in Allah’s Way)

FARDH ‘AINFARDH ‘AIN(personal religious obligation)

FARDH KIFAAYAFARDH KIFAAYA(shared community obligation)

Through all these to attain to Through all these to attain to HIKMAH HIKMAH - - WisdomWisdom


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AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAHAD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH (THE CALLER AND THE CALL)(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)

MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH

MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIMMUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM

MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHIDMURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID

MUS-LIMUS-LIHH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH

MUJAD-DIDMUJAD-DID

MUJAHID - DA’WAHMUJAHID - DA’WAH

BIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF

QUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAH

THE EMISSARY AND THE MISSION


THE AMBASSADOR

MEDIA DEPARTMENT

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

RESEARCH – THINK TANK - DEPARTMENT

COUNTER INTELLIGENCE

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – FIELD WORK



““Invite (call them) to IslamInvite (call them) to Islam, and inform them of their , and inform them of their

obligatory duties regarding the rights of Allah. obligatory duties regarding the rights of Allah. If Allah If Allah

guides through you, even one single person, that is better guides through you, even one single person, that is better

for you for you than to possess ( the most valuable ) red camel.”than to possess ( the most valuable ) red camel.”

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


“Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers

their lives and their properties [in exchange] for

that they will have Paradise.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 111)


And say: "And say: "Work (righteousness)Work (righteousness): soon will : soon will Allah Allah observe your observe your

work, and work, and His Messenger His Messenger and and the Believersthe Believers: soon will ye be : soon will ye be

brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open:

then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105)5)

WALLAAHU A’LAM-To be continued – INSHA-ALLAH