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““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””
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
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge
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)”
AUGUST 2014 - INTAKEAUGUST 2014 - INTAKE
LESSON # 17 LESSON # 17
EPILOGUE : EPILOGUE : Consolidation of this introductory module Consolidation of this introductory module
UPDATED 17 DECEMBER 2014 UPDATED 17 DECEMBER 2014
““And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are
grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you
deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7))
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Information gathered are like pieces of jig-saw puzzle.
It may seem quite easy to get them, especially when they seem to
be scattered about almost everywhere.
Some people are keen to only gather them; to pick them up; to
steal these pieces; and are obsessed with merely having as much of
them as possible – not realizing its true meaning, its true significance,
its true worth to benefit from it, its place and purpose to us.
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Thus, some people may feel that they have ‘knowledge’, whereas
what they possess may just be merely ‘information’.
Actually by “knowledge”, we are referring to the relevant
“meaning” from that subject that we “seek to acquire, arriving in our
soul ...” – not merely the subject.
The “Soul” (or sometimes referred to as the ‘heart’, ‘mind’ or
‘intellect’) is the spiritual Self (of who we are) - our cognitive essence,
capable of knowing and of learning.
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Thus education is said to be “organic” liken to a living organism –
which pertains, primarily, to the growth (of meaning, realization and
actualization) of our soul.
Education, from the Islamic perspective, is not a mechanical
construct, but it entails nurturing of a Muslim with ‘Life’ – and the
Islamic educators to be likened as the ‘gardeners ’ not ‘engineers’.
““O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the Messenger O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the Messenger
when he calls you to that which gives you life.”when he calls you to that which gives you life.”
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Actually, (in Islamic education), when acquiring any pieces of it
(information), a student should also be learning what its meaning and
significance is, and how it is to be applied (fixed or connected) unto
whatever understanding he/she already possess thus far – increasing
spiritual growth.
This can only be possible when such pieces are given to them by one
who has true ownership of these, and who consents to give these to
them and helps them with how they should understand the meanings
from these, and to form (or attach) them unto their overall worldview.
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Thus, students must be learning from the right person, i.e. those who
have ‘seen’ the full - the completed picture.; those who have traversed
the path themselves. Only such are the ones who can rightfully teach
them how they are to make each piece to become meaningful to what
they already possess.
And those nurturing them (i.e. Islamic educators) must be those who
regard this duty as a sacred trust (Amanah). They only teach what is
needed, and in the quantum in accordance with the condition of the
student – bequething only to those deserving.
Just like a gardener who must have knowledge of the growth of the
plant, its history and environment, its threat etc. Islamic teachers too
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“ Educators are like gardeners, the best of them are the local gardeners
with the most experience, who have been living with and nurturing the
plants and being the caretaker of its ornaments. Although they are often
unassuming by avoiding the gaze of people admiring the garden, yet
ignoring them is indeed ignorant heedlessness, compounded with
ingratitude, while preferring others less able over them is injustice ”
'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe”
(Qur’an: Surah Ibrahim: 14: 7)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice
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And the manner or approach towards making it meaningful
(enlightening), may be seen from various perspectives (angles) amongst
fellow students in the same class, because each student, although may
have a limited vision of what the teacher was teaching, may be granted
new meanings - ‘arriving in his soul’. Thus in traditional teaching
sessions, ‘knowledge’ expands and increases.
Thus being physically present in class with a teacher, learning face-to-
face, sharing what they have learnt with the teacher and fellow students,
seeking constant guidance etc. has always been a highly valued
traditional method (which, unfortunately, we may have lost or slowly
losing through neglect). Complementing the learning outside the class is
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAH““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”
Thus, reflections in the Halaqah are encouraged – to brighten the learning journey through sharing experiences.
Meanings do arrive differently in students while in the class.
Insha Allah, more would be derived when students continue to
revise or be engaged in re-visiting the lessons among themselves
through this Halaqah. May Allah grant us increase of its benefits. Although they may receive light from just one candle, the
presence of and reflections from many mirrors can enhance
illumination and brighten ‘dark spots’. Remember too that mirrors reflect best when they are constantly
kept clean and unblemished.
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MUQADDIMAH: MUQADDIMAH:
(A senior student explained) : “I have acquired various disciplines of (A senior student explained) : “I have acquired various disciplines of
knowledge, spending the prime of my life in learning and knowledge, spending the prime of my life in learning and
accumulating this knowledge. Now I ought to find out, what accumulating this knowledge. Now I ought to find out, what
knowledge will benefit me tomorrow and will be my companion in knowledge will benefit me tomorrow and will be my companion in
the grave, and what knowledge is useless to me, so that I may the grave, and what knowledge is useless to me, so that I may
abandon it, as the Messenger of Allah – Allah’s blessings and Peace abandon it, as the Messenger of Allah – Allah’s blessings and Peace
be upon him – has said:be upon him – has said:
““O Allah! I seek refuge with Thee from O Allah! I seek refuge with Thee from
knowledge that does not benefit.”knowledge that does not benefit.”
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CONSIDER:CONSIDER: Our learning journey is never staticOur learning journey is never static.
Many of us may be in the same predicament as this student. We may
have been assuming, and even may fall into complacency, not realizing
that perhaps many of our assumptions on knowledge and learning, may
not be quite right; that there are much more that we still do not know.
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CONSIDER:CONSIDER: Our learning journey is never staticOur learning journey is never static.
Many of us may be in the same predicament as this student. We may
have been assuming, and even may fall into complacency, not realizing
that perhaps many of our assumptions on knowledge and learning, may
not be quite right; that there are much more that we still do not know.
Yes we may seemed to have learnt a lot, and many may ‘marvel’ at
their acquired ‘knowledge’ and ‘attainment’. Yet somehow within us, our
inquisitive nature is always present , aware that there are more important
questions still in us needing answers. Some simply choose to avoid these,
(though they are now aware) of something which they “do not know.”
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The beginning of Wisdom is when you realize you do not know!The beginning of Wisdom is when you realize you do not know!
*Extracted and elaborated from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj ismail (PERGAS)
RED line (circumference) indicates our encounter with knowledge which we now realize we do not know; which motivates us to acquire them.
The GREEN area represents whatever Knowledge that we have.
BLACK space representsInfinite Knowledge“We don’t even knowthat we don’t know them”
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When knowledge grows, the circle will expand. But with this expansion the circumference (RED line) also increases.
Remember: RED line (circumference) indicates our encounter with knowledge which we now realize we do not know.
The GREEN area represents whatever Knowledge that we have.
BLACK space representsInfinite Knowledge“We don’t even knowthat we don’t know them”
“The more we know, the more will we encounter aspects of knowledge which we do not know. And only realization of this which motivates us to grow in learning”
*Extracted and elaborated from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj ismail (PERGAS)
When you acquire them, your knowledge grows (DARK GREEN area )
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““Those who do not know that they do not know.”Those who do not know that they do not know.”
““Those who know that they do not know.”Those who know that they do not know.”
““Those who do not know that they know.”Those who do not know that they know.”
““Those who know that they know.”Those who know that they know.”
And the wise (those who truly know), will always look at what they And the wise (those who truly know), will always look at what they
are ignorant of, maintaining humility , striving to continue learning, are ignorant of, maintaining humility , striving to continue learning,
rather than become conceited with whatever little they had already rather than become conceited with whatever little they had already
learnt.learnt.
THE HEEDLESS
THE IGNORANT
THE NEGLIGENT
THE WISE
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRULY WISE
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””Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word
like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches
(reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the
leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order
that they may receive admonition; that they may receive admonition;
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25))
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IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBeliefFaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).
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To then continue with …To then continue with …
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)
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‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth
Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,
What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)
Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions
What is the Effect?
To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah
(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
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‘ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth
Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,
What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)
Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions
What is the Effect?
To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah
(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.
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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:
Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,
Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,
Anthropology, Marine & Space,Anthropology, Marine & Space,Etc.Etc.
TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)
THIS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN
THIS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN
COMPLETEDCOMPLETED
IF THERE IS ENOUGH
IF THERE IS ENOUGH
INTEREST, INTEREST, WE MAY
WE MAY
ORGANIZE ANOTHER RUN
ORGANIZE ANOTHER RUN
LATER NEXT YEAR
LATER NEXT YEAR
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STUDY OF TAUSTUDY OF TAUHHEED”EED”Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
NOTE: This is NOTE: This is oneone of the of the 3 important developmental 3 important developmental
aspects for Muslims’ education aspects for Muslims’ education
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
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BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH‘‘ibadah ibadah (personal devotion / worship) (personal devotion / worship) MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction) (social transaction) MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family) (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth) JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment) (crimes & punishment) Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary) jihad / Da’wah jihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)
TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technology
and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & administrative administrative
sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace,
harmony, prosperity, physical harmony, prosperity, physical with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being
of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.
TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
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STUDY OF STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
ALHAMDULILLAH
ALHAMDULILLAH
YOU HAVE JUST
YOU HAVE JUST
COMPLETED THIS
COMPLETED THIS
NOTE: This is NOTE: This is oneone of the of the 3 important developmental 3 important developmental
aspects for Muslims’ education aspects for Muslims’ education
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAH““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”
AL-’ ILMU – FEES-SWU-DUUR – LAA – FEES- SU-TWUR“The knowledge is in the chest (heart), not in lines (from books)”
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REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …
Purify his soul (Purify his soul (NAFSNAFS) )
Remove impediments Remove impediments
Never scorn Never scorn knowledge nor exalt knowledge nor exalt
oneself over the oneself over the teacherteacher
Observe priority in Observe priority in learning and submit to learning and submit to
the advise of the teacher the advise of the teacher
Be patient and not be Be patient and not be hasty in learning hasty in learning
Observe order and begin Observe order and begin with the most importantwith the most important
Ascertain the noble nature Ascertain the noble nature of this or other scienceof this or other science
Purpose of learningPurpose of learningTAQARRUBTAQARRUB
TAQWALLAH TAQWALLAH
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REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …
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REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …
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REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …
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REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …
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REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN
(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN
(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)
THIS INSHA-ALLAH
THIS INSHA-ALLAH
WILL BE THE NEXT
WILL BE THE NEXT
MODULE FOR THIS
MODULE FOR THIS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self
What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,
within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)
What is the Effect?
Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,
his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the
Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)
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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm
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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self
What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,
within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)
What is the Effect?
Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,
his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the
Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)
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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requires
practical behaviour, the aspect of being practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or
the state of the Soul reflected in his the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close ). Therefore, the close
equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.
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TENTATIVE
APPENDIX
A BRIEF PREVIEWA BRIEF PREVIEW IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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“ “Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he
was nothing--(not even) mentioned?― Verily We created Man was nothing--(not even) mentioned?― Verily We created Man
from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: so We gave from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: so We gave
him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way: him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way:
whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).” whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).”
((Qur’an: Insan: 76: 1-3Qur’an: Insan: 76: 1-3))
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Relationship with the SelfRelationship with the Self
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TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
Initial traits Initial traits ::[1] Appetite, [1] Appetite, [2] Emotion still link to needs,[2] Emotion still link to needs,[3] curiosity, memory,[3] curiosity, memory,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[5] application of[5] application ofbasic sensory feelingsbasic sensory feelings
NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)
Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):
[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)
Importance of linguistics to thoughts:
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Relationship with the SelfRelationship with the Self
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
Initial traits Initial traits ::[1] Appetite, [1] Appetite, [2] Emotion still link to needs,[2] Emotion still link to needs,[3] curiosity, memory,[3] curiosity, memory,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[5] application of[5] application ofbasic sensory feelingsbasic sensory feelings
NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)
Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):
[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya ‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)
Importance of linguistics to thoughts:
““He (Allah) has created man: He has imparted He (Allah) has created man: He has imparted unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)
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Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared, Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared,
nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and
developed by a developed by a Murabbi’Murabbi’ (EDUCATOR) – the first of (EDUCATOR) – the first of
whom are our PARENTS.whom are our PARENTS.
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TEACHERSTEACHERS
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
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Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah. THE WORLDTHE WORLD
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SELFSELFBODY
TONGUE
MINDDESIRE
HEART
Obedience to Parents and teachersObedience to Parents and teachersBeginning of education:[1] Tarbiyya pertains to training of the soul still attached to desires, etc.
Teacher/Educator:[1] Parent[2] Teacher
Although ultimate isKnowledge, (boththeoretical and practical) – initial disciplining, rote learning, memorization, etc. may be crucial.
PARENTSPARENTSTEACHERSTEACHERS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
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““Educate (nurture with Educate (nurture with ADABADAB) your children upon three things: ) your children upon three things:
[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),
[2] And to love the Family members of his Household (Aali- [2] And to love the Family members of his Household (Aali-
Muhammad), Muhammad),
[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”
((Hadith narrated by TabraniHadith narrated by Tabrani))
PRINCIPLE
PRINCIPLE
((Approach and Priority
Approach and Priority))
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KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGETEACHERSTEACHERS
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
PARENTSPARENTS
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AL-QUR’AN
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SELFSELF
ALLAH RASULULLAH
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGETEACHERSTEACHERS
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AS-SUNNAH
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
PARENTSPARENTS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
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AL-QUR’AN
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PROPOSED ASPECTS OF RELATIONSHIP : LESSONS TO COVER TO THE
EXTENT AS PERMITTED BY TIME CONSTRAIN, FOLLOWING THE PRIORITY
LESSONS ON ISLAMIC LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
IN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFUL.
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ALLAH RASULULLAH
SIBLINGSSIBLINGS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS
AL-QUR’AN
TEACHERSTEACHERS
FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS
NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS
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’WAHAD-DA’WAH
AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH
HISTORYHISTORY
MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID
AMBITIONSAMBITIONS
IN-LAWS
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If you keep seeking the jewel of understanding, then you are a mine of
understanding in the making.
If you live to reach the Essence one day, then your life itself is an
expression of the Essence.
Know that in the final analysis you are that which you search for.
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
- Abu Sai’d al-Khayr (R.A.)
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