[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(aug-2015)-lesson-#3b-reflections-regarding four important matters-(10-dec-2015)

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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 3 bLESSON # 3 b

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.

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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)

Application of FIQHApplication of FIQH BE GRATEFUL - REFLECTION BE GRATEFUL - REFLECTION

PROPHET’S PROPHET’S ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ADVICE : ADVICE : ““Regarding Four important matters”Regarding Four important matters”

Updated 10 DECEMBER 2015

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Reminder from previous:

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

LESSONS ON ISLAMIC LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADAB

By : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailBy : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

““The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant

vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which

impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and

creates general confusion and error in the understanding of creates general confusion and error in the understanding of

Islam and of its worldviewIslam and of its worldview.” .”

Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38

Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas :

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factsfacts, , informationinformation

SkillsSkills

KnowledgeKnowledge

educationeducation

MA’-LUMAT(information; facts)

SINA’-AH (skills, industrious);

FANNIYAH (artistry);

’ILM – (science and knowledge)

TA-ADDIB; - which includesTA’-LIM; TAR-BIYYAH; TAZKIYYAH, etc.

EQUIVALENT TERMS USED IN ISLAM




Thus, perspective of Education in Islam can be defined:

““... Recognition and acknowledgement, progressively instilled into ... Recognition and acknowledgement, progressively instilled into

man, of the proper places of things in the order of creation, man, of the proper places of things in the order of creation,

such that it leads to the recognition and acknowledgement of such that it leads to the recognition and acknowledgement of

the proper place of God in the order of being and existence.”the proper place of God in the order of being and existence.”

Quoted from: “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Quoted from: “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” by Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud (ISTAC Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” by Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud (ISTAC

publication).publication).

EPISTEMOLOGY


In other words, it is all about – “ADAB ”LESSONS ON ISLAMIC LESSONS ON ISLAMIC

CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADABBy : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailBy : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LEST WE FORGET

PERSPECTIVE FROM ANPERSPECTIVE FROM AN

ISLAMIC WORLDVIEWISLAMIC WORLDVIEW

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Ta’lim ( (generally it means, “to teach” or “the teaching”

of knowledge as different from information, but a profound

understanding of this word requires us to know the root word

“‘ilm” which is different from “ma’lumat ”

Ta’allum ( ) “to learn or be taught knowledge”

consider definition of knowledge ( ) .




Tarbiyyah ( ) – although used by many Islamist

to refer to education (perhaps influenced by the Western

methodology), it’s use to refer to ‘education’ is not appropriate

due to its narrow and limited scope when applied to the Islamic

approach to education, because our Islamic worldview regarding

man is unlike those from the Western outlook that still regards

man as an animal specie (although evolved).




Tarbiyyah ( ) – has the meanings “education,

upbringing, breeding, raising (of animals), instruction, pedagogy,

etc.

From which we have term “murabbin” ( ) “educator, (as

well as) breeder, tutor etc.

Yet, it is too general a term and can also be applied in terms of

raising, breeding and training of animals.




Darasa ( ( – “to learn, to study under a teacher,

instructor, lecturer etc. ( mudarris - ).

Thus a school is called a “madrasah” ( )







““Ta’-dibTa’-dib”” ( ) ( ) – – preferred term for preferred term for ‘education’, ‘education’, from the from the

term term ‘Adab’ ‘Adab’ (( ) ) meaning: – meaning: –

“ “good breeding, nurture, manners, refinement, cultured, good breeding, nurture, manners, refinement, cultured,

decorum, propriety, social grace, educated, etc.”decorum, propriety, social grace, educated, etc.”




Hadith from Ibn Mas’ud r.a.:

In-na haa-dza-al-Qur’aan ma’da-ba-tullaaha fil-ardh

fa- ta’-la-muu- min ma’-da-batih

“ “Verily! The Qur’an is Allah’s Banquet on earth, Verily! The Qur’an is Allah’s Banquet on earth,

so learn thoroughly, then, from (or of) His Banquet.” so learn thoroughly, then, from (or of) His Banquet.” [1][1]

[1] S.M.Naquib Al-Attas “Islam and Secularism” page 150

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS




Thus,“ Adab” in the original basic sense (in Arabic) is the “inviting to

a banquet.”

The idea of a banquet implies the host is a man of honour and

prestige, and that many people are present; that the people who

are present are those who in the host’s estimation are deserving of

the honour of the invitation, and they are therefore people of

refined qualities and upbringing who are expected to behave as

befits their station, in speech, conduct and etiquette.” [1]

[1] S.M.Naquib Al-Attas “Islam and Secularism” page 149

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BASISBASIS




““From amongst the rights of a children upon their parents are, From amongst the rights of a children upon their parents are,

that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with AdabAdab and and

to be given a good name.” to be given a good name.”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Baihaqy Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Baihaqy

from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.afrom Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a.).)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS




“ “Educate (nurture – ‘Educate (nurture – ‘addibuaddibu’) your children with the best ’) your children with the best

education (education (ADABADAB).”).”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Ibnu MajahHadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Ibnu Majah))

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS




AD-DA-BANI – ROB-BEE - FA -AH-SA-NA – TA’ –DI-BEE

““My Lord educated me, and made My Lord educated me, and made

my education most excellent.” my education most excellent.”

(Hadith)(Hadith)

PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS




AD-DI-BUU -AU-LAA-DA-KUM – ‘ALAA – THA-LAA-THA- HI-SWAL, HUB-BU-

NA-BIY-YI-KUM, WA –HUB-BU –AA-LI –BAI-TI-HI, WA –TI-LA-WA-TIL-QUR-’AAN

“Educate (nurture with Adab – ‘addibu ’) your children upon three

things: To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.), and to love the Family

members of his household (Aali Muhammad), and (learn) to recite

Al-Qur’an.”

(Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Tabrani)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS




‘AL-LI-MUU – AU-LAA-DA-KUM – WA – AH-LEE-KUMUL-KHAY-RA

WA– AD-DI-BU HUM

“ “ Teach your children and your family members with the best, and Teach your children and your family members with the best, and

educate them (instil in them educate them (instil in them AdabAdab).”).”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by ‘Abdur Razaq and Sa’id ibn

Manshur as quoted by Dr. ‘Abdullah Nashih ‘Ulwan)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS




MAA- NA–HALA – WAA-LI-DUN - WA –LA-DANMAA- NA–HALA – WAA-LI-DUN - WA –LA-DAN

MIN – NUH-LIN – AF-DWA-LA – MIN – A-DA-BIN - HASANMIN – NUH-LIN – AF-DWA-LA – MIN – A-DA-BIN - HASAN

““There is no gift (that you can give) to your children There is no gift (that you can give) to your children

better than (instilling in them) the good better than (instilling in them) the good AdabAdab.”.”

((Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tirmidzi Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tirmidzi ))

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS




AK-RI-MUU – AU-LAA-DA-KUM – WA– AH-SI-NUU –A-DA-BA-HUM.

“Honour your children by (educating) instilling in them the best Adab.”

(Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Ibnu Majah from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a.)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS




““THE SIGN OF THE TRULY LEARNED IS THE SIGN OF THE TRULY LEARNED IS

HUMILITY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ALL-HUMILITY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ALL-

KNOWING – WHILE THE HEEDLESS AND KNOWING – WHILE THE HEEDLESS AND

ARROGANT MAY BREACH THE ADAB”ARROGANT MAY BREACH THE ADAB”




So, at times although we tend to focus only to specifics and

particulars, but the ISLAMIC ADAB requires us to always keep in

view the bigger, holistic (TAUHEEDIC ) view of Reality (HAQIQAH).

These, on the following charts, are the general overview of whom These, on the following charts, are the general overview of whom

we need to relate with our “we need to relate with our “ADABADAB ” to – while we are in this world. ” to – while we are in this world.

To know their place, significance and accord them their due respect, To know their place, significance and accord them their due respect,

rights etc. as we shall be held accountable.rights etc. as we shall be held accountable.




It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should

be drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along.be drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along.

((ADVISEADVISE: From it, : From it, do make your own notes do make your own notes – please! )– please! )

The subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are The subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are

interconnected holistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan. interconnected holistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan.

For “For “we are in the world but not of this worldwe are in the world but not of this world.”.”

WaAllaa-hu a’-lam. WaAllaa-hu a’-lam.




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APPENDIX

PROPOSED ASPECTS OF RELATIONSHIP : LESSONS TO COVER TO THE

EXTENT AS PERMITTED BY TIME CONSTRAIN, FOLLOWING THE PRIORITY


By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

IN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFUL.


SELFSELF

ALLAH RASULULLAH

SIBLINGSSIBLINGS

KNOWLEDGE

NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS

AL-QUR’AN

TEACHERSTEACHERS

FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS

NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS THE WORLDTHE WORLD

BODY

MIND

TONGUE

HEART

DESIRE

AS-SUNNAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

ASHAABIHI

IMAM MADZAAHIB

FRIENDS

CO-WORKERS

SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

PARENTSPARENTS

WEALTH

STATUS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

TIMETIME

HEALTHHEALTH

AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA

CLASSMATES

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE

ANCESTORSANCESTORSAD-DA’WAH

AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH

HISTORYHISTORY

MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

IN-LAWS

NGO’s/GO’s26

APPENDIX


“It is very much related to the Islamic concept of Education for

ADAB is recognition and acknowledgement of the Reality, and

knowing of one’s place in the order of things; capable of putting

the right thing in their rightful place, in their rightful manner;

rendering just due to whomsoever has the right, and in our

acquisition of rightful things to be in accordance with the right

proportion and under the right circumstance …. It is very closely

related to the Islamic concept of AL-’ADL (the justice)*, the

upholding of which leads to TAQWA (the consciousness of Allah

that instill fear of transgression against Him).”

Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail - course on “Islamic Concept of ADAB)

* Including QISTW – higher form of Justice tampered with IHSAN)



ISLAM - IIMAN - IHSAN




























SHAKURSHAKUR


“This day I have perfected for you your DEEN - religion

and completed My favour upon you and have approved

for you AL-ISLAM as religion.”

(Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 2)


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

((UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your

lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind

((SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the Messenger as a witness over ) , and the Messenger as a witness over

you.“you.“

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““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))



“Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a

contingent from every expedition remained behind,

they could devote themselves to studies in religion

(LIYA-TAFAQQAHUU FID-DEEN) and admonish the

people when they return to them― that thus they

(may learn) to guard themselves (against evil)."

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122))


““INDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger

[Muhammad] from among yourselves: heavily weighs -upon

him [the thought] that you might suffer [in the life to come];

full of concern for you [is he, and] full of compassion and

mercy towards the believers.”.”

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




“Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth is

exalting Allah, (AL-MAALIK) the Sovereign , (AL-QUDDUS) the

Pure, (AL-’AZEEZ) the Exalted in Might , (AL-HAKEEM) the

Wise .

It is He (Allah) who has sent among the unlettered a

Messenger from themselves reciting to them His verses

(Signs) and purifying them (to grow in purity) and teaching

them the Book (AL-KITAAB) and wisdom (AL-HIKMAH) -

although they were before in clear error –”

(Qur’an: Juma’ah: 62: 1-2)



“ And [to] others of them (AA-KHAREEN) who have not

yet joined them. And He is (AL-’AZIZ) the Exalted in

Might, (AL-HAKEEM) the Wise.

That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He

wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.”

(Qur’an: Juma’ah: 62: 4-5)


“Alif, Lam, Ra. [This is] a Book which We have revealed

to you, [O Muhammad], that you might bring mankind

out of darkness's into the light by permission of their

Lord - to the path of the Exalted in Might (AL-’AZEEZ),

the Praiseworthy(AL-HAMEED) –”

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“Allah, to whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and

whatever is on the earth. And woe to the disbelievers

(AL-KAA-FIREEN), they will face the most severe

punishment!.”

(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 2)


“The ones who prefer the worldly life over the Hereafter

and avert [people] from the way of Allah, seeking to make

it (seem) deviant. Those are in extreme error.”



“And We did not send any messenger except [speaking] in

the language of his people to state clearly for them, and

Allah sends astray [thereby] whom He wills and guides

whom He wills. And He is the Exalted in Might

(AL-’AZEEZ), the Wise (AL-HAKEEM).”

(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 4)All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)

“And We certainly sent Moses with Our signs, [saying], "Bring

out your people from darkness's into the light and remind

them of the days of Allah." Indeed in that are signs for

everyone (SWOB-BAA-RAN)patient and (SHAKUUR) grateful.”




“And [recall, O Children of Israel], when Moses said

to His people, "Remember the favour of Allah upon

you when He saved you from the people of

Pharaoh, who were afflicting you with the worst

torment and were slaughtering your [new-born]

sons and keeping your females alive. And in that

was a great trial from your Lord.”



“And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are

(SHAKARTUM) grateful, I will surely (LA-AZEE-DAN-NAKUM)

increase you [in favour]; but if you (KAFARTUM) deny, indeed,

My punishment is severe (‘AZAA-BEE – LASHADEE-D).' "




Hadith extracted from: ‘NASA-IHU AL-’IBAAD ‘ALAA SHARHI AL-MUNABBIHAT ‘ALA AL-ISTI’DAD LI-YAUMI AL-MA-’AD’

Sheikh Imam Muhammad Nawawi bin Umar al-Jawi al-Bantanifamous Nusantaran scholar and Imam in Makkah (1813-1897)

YAA ABAA- ZAR! JAD-DI-DIS-SA-FEE-NATI – FA-IN-NAL-BAH-RAL – ‘A-MEE-Q

WA-KHU –DHIZ – ZAA-DA – KAA-MI-LA - FA-IN-NAS - SAFARA – BA-’EE-D

WA-KHAF- FI – FIL – HAM-LA – FA –IN-NAL – ‘A-QOBA-TA – KA-UU-D

WA – AKH-LI – SWIL – ‘A-MALA – FA-IN-NAN- NAA-QI-DA – BA-SWEE-R


AN-NAASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice

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

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