IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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)”
UPDATED – UPDATED – 19 OCTOBER 2016 19 OCTOBER 2016
““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘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
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LESSON # 8 b – (continuation)LESSON # 8 b – (continuation)
“BUILDING YOUR SUBMISSION TO ALLAH UPON FIVE ASPECTS”“ SHAHADAH - SELF-ACTUALIZE ”
“ TOHARAH – PURIFICATION ”
Batch #5 – August 2016
FROM PREVIOUS LESSON FROM PREVIOUS LESSON
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From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:
“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;
take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””
Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah
such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves
and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and
punishmentpunishment..””
TAQWATAQWA
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In summary, In summary, TAQWATAQWA is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t. is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t.
with:with:
[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS
[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING
[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE
[4] AWE[4] AWE
[5] HOPE [5] HOPE
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MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a
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““AND SOAND SO, set thy face steadfastly , set thy face steadfastly towards the [one ever-true] faith, towards the [one ever-true] faith,
turning away from all that is falseturning away from all that is false, in accordance with the natural , in accordance with the natural
disposition (disposition (FITRAHFITRAH) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] ) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] not to not to
allow any change to corrupt allow any change to corrupt what Allah has thus created what Allah has thus created this is the this is the
[purpose of the one] ever-true faith[purpose of the one] ever-true faith; but most people know it not.”; but most people know it not.”
((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))
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““But unto him who shall have But unto him who shall have stood in fear of his Sustainer's stood in fear of his Sustainer's
Presence,Presence, and and held back held back his inner self (his inner self (NAFSNAFS) from base desires ) from base desires
((HAWAHAWA), paradise will truly be the goal!”), paradise will truly be the goal!”
((Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41))
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““And so those who were And so those who were given knowledge given knowledge may may knowknow that it is that it is
the truth from your Lord and [therefore] the truth from your Lord and [therefore] believe believe in it, and their in it, and their
hearts (hearts (QULUBUHUMQULUBUHUM) ) humbly submit humbly submit to it. And indeed is Allah to it. And indeed is Allah
the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54))
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –
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““O you who have attained to faith! O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the Respond to the
call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls
you unto that which will give you lifeyou unto that which will give you life; and know that ; and know that
Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of] Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of]
his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24))
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““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “
((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)
““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim”to become truly a Muslim”
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““The people will soon summon one another to attack you as The people will soon summon one another to attack you as
people when eating would invite others to share their dish. people when eating would invite others to share their dish.
Someone asked: Will that be because of our small numbers at that Someone asked: Will that be because of our small numbers at that
time? time?
He replied: No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be He replied: No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be
scum and rubbish like that carried down by a torrent, and Allah scum and rubbish like that carried down by a torrent, and Allah
will take fear of you from the breasts of your enemy and afflict will take fear of you from the breasts of your enemy and afflict AL-AL-
WAHNWAHN into your hearts. into your hearts.
Someone asked: What is Someone asked: What is WAHNWAHN , O Messenger of Allah , O Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ??
He replied: Love of the world and hateful of death.”He replied: Love of the world and hateful of death.”
((Hadith reported by Abu DawudHadith reported by Abu Dawud))
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! What is amiss with What is amiss with
you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and
strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth? strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth?
Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of] Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of]
this this worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to
come? come? But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a
paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38))
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““ALLURING unto man is the enjoyment of worldly ALLURING unto man is the enjoyment of worldly
desires desires through women, and children, and heaped-up through women, and children, and heaped-up
treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high mark, treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high mark,
and cattle, and lands. and cattle, and lands.
All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world - All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world - but the but the
most beauteous of all goals is with Allahmost beauteous of all goals is with Allah.”.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14))
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““Say: "Shall I tell you of Say: "Shall I tell you of better things than those better things than those
[earthly joys]? [earthly joys]? For the God-conscious (For the God-conscious (MUTTAQIMUTTAQI) there ) there
are, with their Sustainer, gardens through which are, with their Sustainer, gardens through which
running waters flow, therein to abide, and spouses running waters flow, therein to abide, and spouses
pure, and Allah's goodly acceptance." pure, and Allah's goodly acceptance." And Allah sees And Allah sees
all that is in [the hearts of] His servantsall that is in [the hearts of] His servants.”.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 15Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 15))
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“ “ When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person) When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person)
the worldly things which he loves, although he is upon the worldly things which he loves, although he is upon
disobedience (towards Allah), verily that is disobedience (towards Allah), verily that is ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ (which only (which only
cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).” cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).”
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“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)
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“O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that
will save you from a painful punishment? [It is that] you (TU’-
MINUU) believe in Allah and His Messenger and (TU-JAA-HIDUU)
strive in the cause of Allah (SABEELILLAAH) with your wealth
(AMWAA-LIKUM) and your lives (ANFUSIKUM). That is best for you,
if you should know. He will forgive for you your sins and admit you
to gardens beneath which rivers flow and pleasant dwellings in
gardens of perpetual residence. That is the great attainment
(FAUZUL-’AZEEM).”
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““Be not deceived Be not deceived by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers
throughout the land: throughout the land: [It is but] a small enjoyment[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final] ; then their [final]
refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197))
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“On the other hand, for those who (are conscious and) fear their
Lord, are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath: therein are they to
dwell (for ever) a gift,― from the presence of Allah; and that which is
in the presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.”
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““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “
((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)
““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim – to become truly a Muslim – to attain the True Successto attain the True Success””
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TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 8 b – TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 8 b –
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• In the discourse regarding human motivation, ever since Maslow’s In the discourse regarding human motivation, ever since Maslow’s
“hierarchy of needs” there has been many subsequent theories which “hierarchy of needs” there has been many subsequent theories which
were critical of it and alternatives are being offered. These include: were critical of it and alternatives are being offered. These include:
• Theory X and Theory YTheory X and Theory Y
• Herzberg 2-Factor TheoryHerzberg 2-Factor Theory
• David McClelland's Theory of NeedsDavid McClelland's Theory of Needs
• Cognitive Evaluation TheoryCognitive Evaluation Theory
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• Goal-Setting TheoryGoal-Setting Theory
• Management by Objectives (MOB)Management by Objectives (MOB)
• Self-EfficacySelf-Efficacy
• Reinforcement TheoryReinforcement Theory
• Equity and Justice TheoryEquity and Justice Theory
• Expectancy TheoryExpectancy Theory
Yet, Maslow’s observation regarding the human natural preference or Yet, Maslow’s observation regarding the human natural preference or
tendencies towards fulfilment of his basic needs before aspiring towards tendencies towards fulfilment of his basic needs before aspiring towards
being altruistic, hold true in most instances (although there are being altruistic, hold true in most instances (although there are
exceptions). exceptions).
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• Due to the popularity of Maslow’s Theory (despite the criticism), we begin
our discussion on motivation using his pyramid as a base comparison.
Hoping that it being familiar to all those engaged in discourse on
motivation, it would aid easy appreciation when compared.
• This presentation, Insha'Allah, intends to present a Muslim’s response of
Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs Theory” including an explanation of what
motivates a Muslim. I have long asserted that a Muslim’s worldview
requires him to focus on different ‘drivers’ (considerations) as motivation.
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*Diagram from Wikipedia
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that Abraham Maslow (1908 –1970) proposed in his 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation”
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Maslow’s observation of peoples’ tendencies towards being Maslow’s observation of peoples’ tendencies towards being
self-centred; whose instinct for survival, for self-preservation, self-centred; whose instinct for survival, for self-preservation,
not unlike the animal species - echoes the “not unlike the animal species - echoes the “DarwinianDarwinian” theory ” theory
of the “of the “Origin of Species by means of Natural SelectionOrigin of Species by means of Natural Selection” and ” and
the survival of the fittest. Whether or not Maslow subscribe to the survival of the fittest. Whether or not Maslow subscribe to
Darwinism, is irrelevant. Perhaps it is coincidental. Darwinism, is irrelevant. Perhaps it is coincidental.
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Maslow does acknowledge the role of religion which somehow Maslow does acknowledge the role of religion which somehow
motivates man towards self-actualization which he actually motivates man towards self-actualization which he actually
admires, albeit as the exception. Yet, for him and many admires, albeit as the exception. Yet, for him and many
secular-humanists, behavioural psychologists etc. generally, secular-humanists, behavioural psychologists etc. generally,
they view man’s potential towards purely altruistic motivation they view man’s potential towards purely altruistic motivation
can be possible only after most of his basic needs & wants are can be possible only after most of his basic needs & wants are
addressed adequately. addressed adequately.
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This equates human still to be on the same level as that of This equates human still to be on the same level as that of
animals, as though naturally, man is unable to resist his primal animals, as though naturally, man is unable to resist his primal
instincts and urges for survival. But are human not instincts and urges for survival. But are human not
distinguished for having free-will and capable of being moral? distinguished for having free-will and capable of being moral?
Surely being human must entail this difference.Surely being human must entail this difference.
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• We, Muslims differ from this view that human is an specie We, Muslims differ from this view that human is an specie
evolved from the animal (as in “evolved from the animal (as in “Darwinian”), because we ”), because we
believe that human is a unique and separate specie altogether, believe that human is a unique and separate specie altogether,
who already possess intellect, free-will and innate moral who already possess intellect, free-will and innate moral
conscience which differentiate us from beasts. A man who conscience which differentiate us from beasts. A man who
denies or by ignoring this in himself, and to merely follow his denies or by ignoring this in himself, and to merely follow his
desires is to stoop into becoming inhuman (to de-humanise).desires is to stoop into becoming inhuman (to de-humanise).
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• Yet Maslow and other secular psychologists, may be partly
correct in their observation of human behaviour, perhaps
because those whom they have observed were generally the
immoral, the irreligious and selfish people of his time, even
those who claim to follow religion – because admittedly there
are such human-beings.
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““Have you seen the one Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desirewho takes as his god his own desire? ?
Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that
most of them hear or reason? most of them hear or reason? They are not except like They are not except like
livestocklivestock. Rather, they are [even] . Rather, they are [even] more astray more astray in [their] way.”in [their] way.”
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43-44Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43-44))
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• In applying his theory on motivation - following strictly his In applying his theory on motivation - following strictly his
hierarchy of needs pyramid – thus it may only be effective
regarding those who are still driven by their desires, ego, selfish
considerations.
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• But, this hierarchy of needs theory is irrelevant regarding the
religiously inclined, or those who already subscribe to an altruistic
philosophy in life, the self-actualised – especially the Muslims,
because Islam’s approach to a human (Muslim) development
begins firstly with conscious affirmation or declaration towards
self-actualization (as a Witness - ).
• Islam’s teaching for human development in fact begins by “Self-
actualising” each and every Muslim. So, Maslow’s observations of
an ‘self-actualised’ person is indeed interesting for Muslims to
relate to.
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‘Self-actualization’ — a concept Maslow attributed to Kurt Goldstein.
IN ENUMERATING TRAITS OF SELF-ACTUALIZED
PEOPLE, WE TEND TO AGREE WITH MASLOW,
FOR TO US, HE IS AS THOUGH IN FACT ALSO
DESCRIBING A MUSLIM ADHERING TO THE TRUE
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM.
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1. Awareness:1. Awareness:efficient perception of reality
freshness of appreciation
peak experiences
ethical awareness
2. Honesty:2. Honesty:philosophical sense of humour
social interest
deep interpersonal relationships
democratic character structure
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3. Freedom3. Freedomneed for solitude
autonomous, independent
creativity, originality
spontaneous
4. Trust4. Trustproblem centred
acceptance of self, others, nature
resistance to enculturation - identity
with humanity
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“ “an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in
a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more
integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic, integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic,
more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more
creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of
his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself, his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself,
more perfectly actualising his potentialities, closer to the core of his more perfectly actualising his potentialities, closer to the core of his
being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most
thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity, thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity,
individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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“ “an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in
a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more
integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic, integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic,
more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more
creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of
his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself, his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself,
more perfectly actualising his potentialitiesmore perfectly actualising his potentialities, , closer to the core of his closer to the core of his
being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most
thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity, thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity,
individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest momentsindividuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”.”
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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AND WHEN RELIGION OR AND WHEN RELIGION OR METAPHYSICS CAN BE METAPHYSICS CAN BE
THE MEANS TO ACHIEVE THIS, THE MEANS TO ACHIEVE THIS, THEREFORE :THEREFORE :
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
““O you who have attained to faith! (O you who have attained to faith! (UD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FAUD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FA) )
Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's
footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / sense of belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING SENSE OF BELONGING ((Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, SECURITY, ((Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS BASIC NEEDS ((Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
Human perfection
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
Thoroughly shedding every base, egoistic, animalistic, devilish, materialistic tendencies & desires, for higher angelic spiritual traits – termed ‘selfless Godliness’ - “RobbaaniyIn” modelled after Prophet Muhammad’s noble traits or disposition (Akhlaq).
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
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SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”
"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)
for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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“LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on
denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please on
earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as
their goal - and how vile a resting place! -”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197)
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““Seek instead, Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted by means of what Allah has granted
thee, [the good of] the life to comethee, [the good of] the life to come, without forgetting, , without forgetting,
withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do
good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee; good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee;
and seek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily, and seek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily,
Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!””Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!””
((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))
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““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going going
to live foreverto live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your , and strive (also to prepare) for your
Hereafter, as though you are Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrowgoing to die tomorrow.” .”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))
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““What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered
you [to do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their you [to do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their
excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their
Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”
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““There will come a time for mankind (in future), There will come a time for mankind (in future),
when they (people) will not care how they work (to when they (people) will not care how they work (to
get their wealth), get their wealth), whether it is whether it is HalalHalal (through legal (through legal
means) or means) or HaramHaram (through illicit ways)” (through illicit ways)”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-iHadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-i))
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““Verily, the Verily, the flesh and blood which grew from partaking flesh and blood which grew from partaking
food which are Haramfood which are Haram (forbidden) will never enter the (forbidden) will never enter the
Paradise. The fire (Paradise. The fire (of Hellof Hell) is most appropriate for ) is most appropriate for
such.”such.”
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““Blessed is He (Allah) in whose hand is dominion, and He is Blessed is He (Allah) in whose hand is dominion, and He is
over all things competent -[He] who created over all things competent -[He] who created death and life to death and life to
test you [as to] which of you is best in deed test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the - and He is the
Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -.”Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -.”
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““Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in
worldly life and in the Hereafterworldly life and in the Hereafter. And Allah sends astray the . And Allah sends astray the
wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.”wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.”
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 27Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 27))
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““Have you not considered Have you not considered those who exchanged the those who exchanged the
favour of Allah for disbelieffavour of Allah for disbelief and settled their people [in] and settled their people [in]
the home of ruin?”the home of ruin?”
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 28Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 28))
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“ “O ye who believe! The idolaters – (those set up partners to Allah O ye who believe! The idolaters – (those set up partners to Allah
- - MUSHRIKUNMUSHRIKUN) only are unclean () only are unclean (NAJSUNNAJSUN) . So let them not come ) . So let them not come
near the Inviolable Place of Worship after this their year. ” near the Inviolable Place of Worship after this their year. ” ((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 28Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 28))
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This is “This is “spiritualspiritual” in nature as it pertains to ” in nature as it pertains to
AQEEDAH AQEEDAH (belief). Allah s.w.t. says: (belief). Allah s.w.t. says:
The way to purify (such belief) is by adhering to The way to purify (such belief) is by adhering to
TAUTAUHHEEDEED through embracing Islam – proclaiming through embracing Islam – proclaiming
the the SHAHADAHTAINSHAHADAHTAIN. .
“O ye who believe! The idolaters only are unclean (NAJASUN). So let them not come near the (MASJIDIL HARAM) Inviolable Place of Worship after this their year. ”
(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 28)
“SHIRK”
Ascribing, setting up partners to Allah;
idolatry; worshipping Other than Allah.
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““And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible
beings and men to any end other than that they may beings and men to any end other than that they may
[know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance do I [know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance do I
ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they feed ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they feed
Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all
sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”
((Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56-58))
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There is only one REALITY – world link to eternal Hereafter –
and danger of hastiness (digitalized age).
““Deliberateness is from Allah and hastiness is from Satan”Deliberateness is from Allah and hastiness is from Satan”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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Greatest threat to ISLAMIZATION is SECULARISM
Both these occur in the person’s mind/self – worldview
Our secular training in specialization may affect us negatively
Islam teaches us to view everything holistically, avoiding partiality.
This is consistent with Qur’anic injunction to uphold the concept of
our being witnesses to Allah’s absolute oneness TAUHEED,
acknowledging with gratefulness Allah manifesting in the creation His
Almightiness with ‘QISTW and ‘ADL.
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ISLAM’s aversion towards every intoxication and forgetful
heedlessness, advocating sobriety and God-consciousness.
To apply important ISLAMIC principles upon every issue or
situation faced, by deep contemplation, application, actualizing –
IIMAN, AMAL, AKHLAQ, ‘ADL, BIRR, IHSAN,
TAQWA, RAHMAH, AL-AAKHIRAH, ‘AMR-MA’RUF-
NAHYI-MUNKAR, etc.
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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).).
ALLAA-HUM-MA –HABIB – ILAI-NAL – II – MAN , WA – ZAI – YIN – HUALLAA-HUM-MA –HABIB – ILAI-NAL – II – MAN , WA – ZAI – YIN – HUFEE – QU – LUU- BI-NAA, WA – KAR – RIH – ILAI –NAL – KUF – RA –FEE – QU – LUU- BI-NAA, WA – KAR – RIH – ILAI –NAL – KUF – RA –
WAL – FU – SUU-QO – WAL – SW – YAAN, WAL – FU – SUU-QO – WAL – SW – YAAN, WAJ – ‘AL –NAA – MINAR – RAA – SHI - DUUNWAJ – ‘AL –NAA – MINAR – RAA – SHI - DUUN
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““O Allah! Verily I implore You to grant me O Allah! Verily I implore You to grant me
Faith (Faith (IIMANIIMAN) which is perpetually present in my heart”) which is perpetually present in my heart”
ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE - AS-ALU-KA – EE – MAA – NAN – ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE - AS-ALU-KA – EE – MAA – NAN – DAA – I-MAN - YU – BAA – DAA – I-MAN - YU – BAA – SHSHI - RU - QAL-BEEI - RU - QAL-BEE
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““And I implore You to grant me Certainty (And I implore You to grant me Certainty (YA-QEENYA-QEEN) which is true ) which is true
(genuine), until I am convinced that nothing will affect me (genuine), until I am convinced that nothing will affect me
except what You have ordained for me ”except what You have ordained for me ”
WA – AS – A – LU – KA – YA – QEE – NAN – WA – AS – A – LU – KA – YA – QEE – NAN – SWSWO – DI – QAN – HAT-TAO – DI – QAN – HAT-TAA’ – LA –MA – AN – NA-HU - LAN – YU – SWEE – BA-NEE – A’ – LA –MA – AN – NA-HU - LAN – YU – SWEE – BA-NEE –
IL – LA – MAA – KA – TAB – TAHU – ‘ALAYIL – LA – MAA – KA – TAB – TAHU – ‘ALAY
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““And (grant upon me to have) contentment (And (grant upon me to have) contentment (REDHAREDHA) )
towards whatever You have Decreed for me ”towards whatever You have Decreed for me ”
WA – AR – WA – AR – DWDWI – NEE – BI – MAA – QO – SAM – TA – HU - LEEI – NEE – BI – MAA – QO – SAM – TA – HU - LEE
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““And withal, ( And withal, ( MAA-UMIRUUMAA-UMIRUU) they were not enjoined aught ) they were not enjoined aught
but (but (IL-LAAIL-LAA) that they should () that they should (LIYA’-BUDULLAAHLIYA’-BUDULLAAH) worship ) worship
(serve) Allah, ((serve) Allah, (MUKH-LI-SWEENMUKH-LI-SWEEN) sincere in their faith in Him ) sincere in their faith in Him
alone, turning away from all that is false (alone, turning away from all that is false (HUNAFAAHUNAFAA); ” ); ” ((Qur’an: Bayyinat: 98: 5)Qur’an: Bayyinat: 98: 5)
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””Truly Allah lovesTruly Allah loves those who turn unto Him, those who turn unto Him,
and loves (and loves (AL-MUTA-TWAH-HI-REENAL-MUTA-TWAH-HI-REEN) those ) those
who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “ who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222))
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” ”And He caused rain to descend on you from heaven, to And He caused rain to descend on you from heaven, to
clean you therewith, clean you therewith, to remove from you the stain to remove from you the stain of Satan of Satan
to (to (LI-YAR-BITWLI-YAR-BITW) strengthen your hearts () strengthen your hearts (QU-LUUBUKUMQU-LUUBUKUM), ),
and (and (YU-THAB-BITYU-THAB-BIT) to plant your feet firmly therewith.”) to plant your feet firmly therewith.”
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 11Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 11))
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TO BE CONTINUED ... INSHA-ALLAH
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