[Slideshare] akhlaq-course (august-2013-batch-) -# 10 -striving-to-attain-higher-state -(11 -december-2013)

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

““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘STUDY OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ””

Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 10 LESSON # 10

“On striving as Muslims towards higher noble stations”

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ

“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”

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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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 –

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –



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““And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who call And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who call

upon their Lord in the morning and the evening, seeking upon their Lord in the morning and the evening, seeking

His countenance. And let not your eyes pass beyond them, His countenance. And let not your eyes pass beyond them,

desiring adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey desiring adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey

one whose heart We have made heedless of Our one whose heart We have made heedless of Our

remembrance and who follows his desire and whose affair remembrance and who follows his desire and whose affair

is ever [in] neglect.”is ever [in] neglect.”

((Qur’an Surah al-Kahfi: 18: 28Qur’an Surah al-Kahfi: 18: 28))





““Did you ever consider the case of Did you ever consider the case of him who took his him who took his

desire (HAWA’desire (HAWA’) as his god, and then Allah caused ) as his god, and then Allah caused

him to him to go astray despite knowledgego astray despite knowledge, and , and sealedsealed his his

hearinghearing and his and his heart,heart, and cast a veil over his and cast a veil over his sightsight? ?

Who, after Allah, can direct him to the Right Way? Who, after Allah, can direct him to the Right Way?

Will you not take heed (Will you not take heed (AFALAA-TADZAK-KA-RUNAFALAA-TADZAK-KA-RUN)? )?

““

((Qur’an: Jaathiya : 45: 23Qur’an: Jaathiya : 45: 23))



They say: “They say: “There is no life other than our present worldly lifeThere is no life other than our present worldly life: :

herein we live and we die, and it is only (the passage of) time herein we live and we die, and it is only (the passage of) time

that destroys us. Yet the fact is that they know nothing about that destroys us. Yet the fact is that they know nothing about

this and are only conjecturing (guessing).”this and are only conjecturing (guessing).”

((Qur’an: Jaathiya: 45: 24Qur’an: Jaathiya: 45: 24))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))


““And And when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, their when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, their

only contention isonly contention is: “Bring back to us our fathers if you : “Bring back to us our fathers if you

are truthful.”are truthful.”

((Qur’an: Jaathiya: 45: 25Qur’an: Jaathiya: 45: 25))



““Tell them, (O Prophet): “It is Tell them, (O Prophet): “It is Allah Who gives you life Allah Who gives you life and and

then then causes you to diecauses you to die, and , and He it is Who will then bring all of He it is Who will then bring all of

you together on the Day of Resurrectionyou together on the Day of Resurrection, a Day regarding , a Day regarding

which there can be no doubt. Yet most people do not know.”which there can be no doubt. Yet most people do not know.”




“Allah's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and on

the Day when the Hour (of Resurrection) shall come to pass, the

followers of falsehood shall be in utter loss (MUB-TWI-LUN).”

(Qur’an: Jaathiya: 45: 27)



the noun ‘ “mubtwil” derived from the verb ‘

abtwala” – meaning ‘he made a false [or vain] claim’, or

‘tried to disprove the truth [of something]’, or ‘to reduce

[something] to nothing’, or ‘to prove [it] to be of no account’,

or ‘null and void’, or ‘unfounded’ ‘false’ or ‘ spurious’ etc.

irrespective of whether the object is true or false, authentic

or spurious, valid or unfounded .

(Lisaan al-’Arab and Taaj-al’Arus)

the followers of falsehood


““On that Day you shall see On that Day you shall see every people fallen on their kneesevery people fallen on their knees. .

Every people Every people will be summoned will be summoned to come forth and to come forth and see its Record see its Record

and will be told: “Today you shall be requited for your deeds.”and will be told: “Today you shall be requited for your deeds.”






FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –












“ “ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for

anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who

engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21) )


(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s

s.a.a.w. disposition (s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) she replied: ) she replied:

““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.

((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8


LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT



O men! Behold, We have created you all out O men! Behold, We have created you all out

of a male and a female, and have made you of a male and a female, and have made you

into nations and tribes, so that you might into nations and tribes, so that you might

come to know one another. Verily, the noblest come to know one another. Verily, the noblest

of you in the sight of Allah is the one who is of you in the sight of Allah is the one who is

most deeply conscious of Him (most deeply conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA). ).

Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))


Points for discussion and reflectionPoints for discussion and reflection

Islam places equality amongst all its adherents. Yet, this level is

only a beginning standard level from which we are expected to

strive.

Being Muslims places us on equal footing with regards to dignity

and honour for which all other Muslims must not disregard the

rights accorded to it. Being Muslims gives us that sanctity and

safeguard. But to think therefore that this “equality” means there

can be no hierarchy for distinction would be wrong and in error.



There is a hierarchy of levels of nobility which every Muslim

must strive for, but this is not in terms of our physical status or

viewed from a purely human perspective.

This is the Islamic criteria for distinction is the level of

consciousness of Allah and all its attending characteristics in a

person.



Alif-Lam-Meem! THIS DIVINE WRIT - let there be no doubt about it is Alif-Lam-Meem! THIS DIVINE WRIT - let there be no doubt about it is

[meant to be] a guidance for all the God-conscious ([meant to be] a guidance for all the God-conscious (MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN). ).

Who believe in [the existence of] that which is beyond the reach of Who believe in [the existence of] that which is beyond the reach of

human perception, and are constant in prayer, and spend on others human perception, and are constant in prayer, and spend on others

out of what We provide for them as sustenance; And who believe in out of what We provide for them as sustenance; And who believe in

that which has been bestowed from on high upon thee, [O Prophet,] that which has been bestowed from on high upon thee, [O Prophet,]

as well as in that which was bestowed before thy time: for it is they as well as in that which was bestowed before thy time: for it is they

who in their innermost are certain of the life to come! It is they who who in their innermost are certain of the life to come! It is they who

follow the guidance [which comes from their Sustainer; and it is they, follow the guidance [which comes from their Sustainer; and it is they,

they who' shall attain to a happy state!”they who' shall attain to a happy state!”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 1-5Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 1-5))


““BEHOLD, as for those who are bent on denying the truth - it is all BEHOLD, as for those who are bent on denying the truth - it is all

one to them whether thou warnest them or dost not warn them: they one to them whether thou warnest them or dost not warn them: they

will not believe. Allah; has sealed their hearts and their hearing, and will not believe. Allah; has sealed their hearts and their hearing, and

over their eyes is a veil; and awesome suffering awaits them.”over their eyes is a veil; and awesome suffering awaits them.”



““And there are people who say, "We do believe in Allah and And there are people who say, "We do believe in Allah and

the Last Day," the while they do not [really] believe. They the Last Day," the while they do not [really] believe. They

would deceive Allah and those who have attained to faith-the would deceive Allah and those who have attained to faith-the

while they deceive none but themselves, and perceive it not.”while they deceive none but themselves, and perceive it not.”



MUSLIMMUSLIM

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety



““In their hearts is disease, and so Allah lets their disease In their hearts is disease, and so Allah lets their disease

increase; and grievous suffering awaits them because of increase; and grievous suffering awaits them because of

their persistent lyingtheir persistent lying. .

And when they are told, "Do not spread corruption on And when they are told, "Do not spread corruption on

earth," they answer, "We are but improving things!“earth," they answer, "We are but improving things!“

Oh, verily, it is they, they who are spreading corruption Oh, verily, it is they, they who are spreading corruption

but they perceive it not? “but they perceive it not? “




And when they are told, "Believe as other people And when they are told, "Believe as other people

believe," they answer, "Shall we believe as the weak-believe," they answer, "Shall we believe as the weak-

minded believe?" Oh, verily, it is they, they who are minded believe?" Oh, verily, it is they, they who are

weak-minded but they know it not! weak-minded but they know it not!

And when they meet those who have attained to faith, And when they meet those who have attained to faith,

they assert, "We believe [as you believe]"; but when they they assert, "We believe [as you believe]"; but when they

find themselves alone with their- evil impulses, they say, find themselves alone with their- evil impulses, they say,

"Verily, we are with you; we were only mocking!“"Verily, we are with you; we were only mocking!“



““Allah will requite them for their mockery, and will leave them Allah will requite them for their mockery, and will leave them

for a while in their overweening arrogance, blindly stumbling to for a while in their overweening arrogance, blindly stumbling to

and fro: [for] it is they who have taken error in exchange for and fro: [for] it is they who have taken error in exchange for

guidance; and neither has their bargain brought them gain, nor guidance; and neither has their bargain brought them gain, nor

have they found guidance [elsewhere].”have they found guidance [elsewhere].”



“Their parable is that of people who kindle a fire: but as soon as

it has illumined all around them, Allah takes away their light and

leaves them in utter darkness, wherein they cannot see : Deaf,

dumb, blind and they cannot turn back.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 17-18)


““Or [the parable] of a violent cloudburst in the sky, with utter Or [the parable] of a violent cloudburst in the sky, with utter

darkness, thunder and lightning: they put their fingers into their darkness, thunder and lightning: they put their fingers into their

ears to keep out the peals of thunder, in terror of death; but Allah ears to keep out the peals of thunder, in terror of death; but Allah

encompasses [with His might] all who deny the truth.”encompasses [with His might] all who deny the truth.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 19Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 19))


““The lightning well-nigh takes away their sight; whenever it gives them The lightning well-nigh takes away their sight; whenever it gives them

light, they advance therein, and whenever darkness falls around them, light, they advance therein, and whenever darkness falls around them,

they stand still. And if Allah so willed, He could indeed take away their they stand still. And if Allah so willed, He could indeed take away their

hearing and their sight: for, verily, Allah has the power to will anything.”hearing and their sight: for, verily, Allah has the power to will anything.”



“O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto

Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)


““O you who have attained to faith! Be patient in adversity, and vie O you who have attained to faith! Be patient in adversity, and vie

in patience perseverance with one another, and [remain stationed] in patience perseverance with one another, and [remain stationed]

be ever ready [to do what is right], and remain conscious of Allah, be ever ready [to do what is right], and remain conscious of Allah,

so that you might attain to a happy state!”so that you might attain to a happy state!”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 208Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 208))



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

then, about the earth and behold what happened in the end 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 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 lesson unto all men, and a guidance and an admonition unto

the God-conscious (the God-conscious (MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN). ).

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

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

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 137-139)Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 137-139)


““But as for those who strive hard (But as for those who strive hard (JAAHADUJAAHADU) in Our cause -We ) in Our cause -We

shall most certainly guide them onto paths that lead unto Us: for, shall most certainly guide them onto paths that lead unto Us: for,

behold, Allah is indeed with the doers of good (behold, Allah is indeed with the doers of good (MUMUHHSINEENSINEEN).”).”

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69))


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity




LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity



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


If you are wearing an

overflowing robe, how

would you walk through

upon a road full of

bushes of thorns ?

# ۱


PARABLE OF WALKING IN

THORNY PATHWAY

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

2 metres

# ۲


Suppose you are shown this lighted path ….

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’

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

2 metres

# ۲


PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’





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.”






[Know that true] believers are only those who have [Know that true] believers are only those who have

attained to faith (attained to faith (AAMANUAAMANU) in Allah and His Messenger ) in Allah and His Messenger

and and have left all doubthave left all doubt behind ( behind (LAM YARTAA-BULAM YARTAA-BU), and ), and

((WA-JAHADUWA-JAHADU) who ) who strive hard in Allah’s cause strive hard in Allah’s cause with their with their

possessions and their lives: it is they, they possessions and their lives: it is they, they who are truewho are true to to

their word (their word (AS-SWAADIQUUNAS-SWAADIQUUN)!)!






Say: “Do you, perchance, [want to] inform Allah of [the Say: “Do you, perchance, [want to] inform Allah of [the

nature of] your faith although Allah knows all that is in nature of] your faith although Allah knows all that is in

the heavens and all that is on earth? the heavens and all that is on earth?

Indeed, Allah has full knowledge of every thing!”Indeed, Allah has full knowledge of every thing!”






““Many people think that they have bestowed a favour Many people think that they have bestowed a favour

upon thee [O Prophet] by having surrendered [to upon thee [O Prophet] by having surrendered [to

thee]. thee].

Say thou: “Deem not your surrender a favour unto me: Say thou: “Deem not your surrender a favour unto me:

nay, but nay, but it is Allah who bestows a favour upon you by it is Allah who bestows a favour upon you by

showing you the way to faith - if you are true to your showing you the way to faith - if you are true to your

word!word!””




““Verily, Allah knows the hidden reality of the heavens Verily, Allah knows the hidden reality of the heavens

and the earth; and Allah sees all that you do.”and the earth; and Allah sees all that you do.”




““Whether you speak in secrecy or aloud, (it is all the same to Whether you speak in secrecy or aloud, (it is all the same to

Allah). Allah). He even knows the secrets that lie hidden in the He even knows the secrets that lie hidden in the

breasts of peoplebreasts of people. Would He not know, He Who has created, . Would He not know, He Who has created,

when He is All-Subtle (when He is All-Subtle (AL-LATEEFAL-LATEEF), All-Aware (), All-Aware (AL-KHABEERAL-KHABEER)?”)?”

((Qur’an: Mulk : 67: 13-14Qur’an: Mulk : 67: 13-14))



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External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

.

It is because of (A) the confusion and error in Knowledge that lead to condition for

(B) The loss of Adab in the community. Both internally and externally.

REMINDER FROM MY PREVIOUS LESSONSAll Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)

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(C) Rise / election of False leaders

External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)


Figure 1

The condition arising out of (A) and (B) is:

(C) “The rise of leaders who are not qualified for valid leadership of the Muslim Community, who do not possess the high moral, intellectual and spiritual standards required for Islamic leadership..”


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External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)


“These false leaders then usurped Islamic leadership, who (then) perpetuate the condition in (A) [1] above and ensure the continued control of the affairs of the Community by leaders like them who dominate in all fields.” [2]

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74


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External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)


“This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of adab.

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74


With the “loss of Adab”, even the knowledge of who the

true leaders and scholars is lost, and the confusion compounded.

Actually this confusion in knowledge can be corrected

through Education ,

Yet, education in man cannot be truly done without his

having basic “Adab” itself.

Thus the importance of restoring the “Adab” in every

Muslim.

It may even have to begin by correcting their misuse of

“terms” (istilah) and clarifying wrongly assumed “definition”

(ta’rifat) that may have caused whatever misunderstandings.68REMINDER FROM MY PREVIOUS LESSONS


““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 :



The egalitarian notion understood by many does not necessarily

mean that there is no respect to be given to those with noble Islamic

virtues.

It is the measure of our own conceit if we level (as equal to us in

every respect) everyone irrespective of their having such virtues; as

though we too deserve equally such respect.



This misperception has been identified as one of the major

cause of crisis faced by our Muslim community. This lack of adab due

to “levelling” in the relationships of teachers and students, parents

and siblings, leaders and followers, husbands and wives, the elders

and the young, etc. may breed anarchy and leads to breakdown of

the harmonious fabric of society.



Thus, respect for those whom Allah accords such virtues will

reflect our own nobility and conversely we do not deserve respect if

we ourselves don’t show respect. It is important to note that a

person respected is only due to his adherence to virtues which Allah

accepts as virtues.

Similarly, bad traits are detested in a person and the absence of

respect for such people is not personal. Our being able to act in this

way - to love and hate because of Allah is therefore a characteristic

which we must inculcate in our behaviour.



Taking our status as a Muslim is only the beginning. Taking our status as a Muslim is only the beginning.

Yet, many feel contented and assume that they deserve similar Yet, many feel contented and assume that they deserve similar

honour accorded to other Muslims. They fail to realise that Islam honour accorded to other Muslims. They fail to realise that Islam

emphasise that Muslims must strive towards higher noble station emphasise that Muslims must strive towards higher noble station

e.g. being a e.g. being a Mu’meenMu’meen (a true Believer). (a true Believer).

Although all “Although all “Mu’meenMu’meen” is a Muslim, not all Muslim can be ” is a Muslim, not all Muslim can be

accorded the term accorded the term Mu’meenMu’meen because this appellation is based on because this appellation is based on

merit, as specified by Allah s.w.t. obviously, it is not just mere claim!merit, as specified by Allah s.w.t. obviously, it is not just mere claim!



Being a Muslim, either because our parents were Muslims, or Being a Muslim, either because our parents were Muslims, or

we have converted, should not be taken for granted as though we we have converted, should not be taken for granted as though we

have done a favour to Islam. have done a favour to Islam.

When this becomes our attitude, we will be lacking in our striving, When this becomes our attitude, we will be lacking in our striving,

or may become conceited because we somehow fail to express our or may become conceited because we somehow fail to express our

gratitude for the Guidance. gratitude for the Guidance.

We think that all this while it is our effort and ‘goodness’ which We think that all this while it is our effort and ‘goodness’ which

propel us upon Islam. propel us upon Islam.



Some of us even expect Islam to serve them whereas it is we Some of us even expect Islam to serve them whereas it is we

who should serve Allah in Islam. who should serve Allah in Islam.

Many even have a grandiose notion that Islam owes them Many even have a grandiose notion that Islam owes them

something for their adding another digit to the general Muslim something for their adding another digit to the general Muslim

population!population!



In all humility, we should praise Allah s.w.t. thus:In all humility, we should praise Allah s.w.t. thus:

"All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us "All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us

unto this; for we would certainly not have found unto this; for we would certainly not have found

the right path unless Allah had guided us!”the right path unless Allah had guided us!”

((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43) )


Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do not Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do not

know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive

admonition.“admonition.“

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9))


““So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those who know) in So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those who know) in

matters which you do not know.matters which you do not know.““

((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7))


“ “Verily those who truly fear Allah from among His Servants, those who Verily those who truly fear Allah from among His Servants, those who

have knowledge (have knowledge (AL-’ULAMAAL-’ULAMA): for Allah is Exalted in Might, Oft-): for Allah is Exalted in Might, Oft-

Forgiving.Forgiving.““

((Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28))


“ “ Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who

believe and who have been granted Knowledge (believe and who have been granted Knowledge (UU-TUL-’ILMAUU-TUL-’ILMA): and ): and

Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.”Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.”

((Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11))


He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom

wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none

will grasp the message but men of understandingwill grasp the message but men of understanding.“.“




“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))



“ “When When Allah intends for a community goodnessAllah intends for a community goodness, He makes of , He makes of

their leaders those who are intelligent (their leaders those who are intelligent (with forbearancewith forbearance); );

and judgement (rulings) are made amongst them by those and judgement (rulings) are made amongst them by those

who are who are truly learned truly learned (and just scholars); and He places (and just scholars); and He places

wealth in the hands of those who are wealth in the hands of those who are charitable (and kind). charitable (and kind).

And And when Allah intends for a community badwhen Allah intends for a community bad, He makes of , He makes of

their leaders those who are their leaders those who are foolish (uncouth); foolish (uncouth); and judgement and judgement

(rulings) are made amongst them by those who are (rulings) are made amongst them by those who are ignorant ignorant

(reckless)(reckless); and He places wealth in the hands of those who ; and He places wealth in the hands of those who

are are miserly (selfish).”miserly (selfish).”

((Hadith reported by Ad-DailamyHadith reported by Ad-Dailamy))


"Indeed the "Indeed the scholars scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall

into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The

merchants and businessmen merchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they are are the trustees of Allah, so if they are

treacherous, who can be trusted? The treacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allah are the guests of Allah

so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can

we defeat the enemies? The righteous and we defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic ones ascetic ones are the kings of are the kings of

the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who shall be ), who shall be

followed? The followed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) of the are the shepherds (protectors) of the

people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the

flock?" flock?"

- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak


“ “((‘ilm‘ilm) Knowledge without ) Knowledge without AdabAdab, ,

is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel); is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);

and and AdabAdab without knowledge ( without knowledge (‘ilm‘ilm) ,) ,

is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”


““We are (much) in need of a little We are (much) in need of a little AdabAdab, from (that of) , from (that of)

going out (seeking) after much of going out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm ‘ilm (knowledge)” – (knowledge)” –

(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)




ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N

WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –

WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH

““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and

make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,

and a Mercy. O Allah! “and a Mercy. O Allah! “


ALLAA-HUM-MA – ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA

NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE

MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU

““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those

(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,” (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”


WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU

AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW

TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR

““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night

and different parts of the day,” and different parts of the day,”


WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN

YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N

“And make it as argument point in my favour,

O Lord of all the worlds.”



"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have

forgotten or erred. forgotten or erred.

Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which

You laid upon those before us. You laid upon those before us.

Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no

ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have

mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory

over the disbelieving people."over the disbelieving people."



“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with

reverential fear, give me success in that which is most

pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!

O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make

me live and die in Thy creed!

O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to

enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of

right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the

servants of righteousness,"


O Allah! Make faith (O Allah! Make faith (iimaniiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts ) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts

and make disbelief (and make disbelief (KufrKufr), sinning (), sinning (FusuqFusuq) and rebelliousness () and rebelliousness (`isyan`isyan) )

hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (Raa-shi-duunRaa-shi-duun).).


O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims

and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones, and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,

without tasting humiliation or turmoil.without tasting humiliation or turmoil.


‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammad ammad

and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammad ammad

(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).


““Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!

(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!

And Peace on the Messengers! And Peace on the Messengers!

And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”


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