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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English
Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 1 LESSON # 1
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from
Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)
Introduction to this module Introduction to this module
Updated 16 August 2014
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““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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The key to The key to
succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well
as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving
further increase of further increase of
bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.
yet how does one become yet how does one become
grateful? What are the grateful? What are the
important criteria?important criteria?
1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of
the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is
God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.
2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,
do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours
for granted.for granted.
3.3. Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in
accordance to what may please accordance to what may please
the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the
gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath
to befall us.to befall us.
CRITERIACRITERIA
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The key to The key to
succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well
as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving
further increase of further increase of
bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.
yet how does one become yet how does one become
grateful? What are the grateful? What are the
important criteria?important criteria?
1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of
the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is
God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.
2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,
do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours
for granted.for granted.
3.3. Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in
accordance to what may please accordance to what may please
the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the
gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath
to befall us.to befall us.
CRITERIACRITERIA
“ “ Learn the value of what is Learn the value of what is given, given, do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours for granted.”for granted.”
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Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it
requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.
When one stops doing itWhen one stops doing it, this inevitably lead to one becoming , this inevitably lead to one becoming
careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such
carelessness may be harmful spiritually.carelessness may be harmful spiritually.
Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we
already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little. already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little.
My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they
had taught, reminding me that I am “had taught, reminding me that I am “still not there yet ! still not there yet ! ””
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And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence, And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence,
our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom
which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which
we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out
other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn. other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn.
In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be
infected by their humility (infected by their humility (TAWADHU’TAWADHU’) which, on hindsight, THE ) which, on hindsight, THE
most crucial lesson which a truemost crucial lesson which a true ‘ALEEM ‘ALEEM exude is in his exude is in his
disposition (disposition (AKHLAQAKHLAQ) and not what spews from his tongue. ) and not what spews from his tongue.
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They were people who spoke from their heart-soul, to their They were people who spoke from their heart-soul, to their
students’ hearts-souls. Of course to be effective, their students students’ hearts-souls. Of course to be effective, their students
must not have a dead and heedless heart-soul in the first place. must not have a dead and heedless heart-soul in the first place.
Apart from humility, many amongst them were with such sincerity Apart from humility, many amongst them were with such sincerity
((IIKHKHLASLAS) and gifted with spiritual insights due to their own striving ) and gifted with spiritual insights due to their own striving
and devotion to Allah, in practice of Islam at the level of and devotion to Allah, in practice of Islam at the level of IIHHSANSAN..
““Beware of the intuition (Beware of the intuition (FIRASAT) FIRASAT) of a (true) Believer, of a (true) Believer,
for verily he sees with the light (for verily he sees with the light (NURNUR) of Allah.”) of Allah.”
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Thus humility in learning is very crucial. Past Thus humility in learning is very crucial. Past tulaab-ul-’ilmtulaab-ul-’ilm and the and the
ulamaulama’ are ever fearful of such conceited feeling, always reminding ’ are ever fearful of such conceited feeling, always reminding
themselves that they still do not know all.themselves that they still do not know all.
They instinctively knew that they They instinctively knew that they have not fully benefittedhave not fully benefitted from all from all
the knowledge already taught to them, and are never distracted the knowledge already taught to them, and are never distracted
from this shortcoming. In fact they continuously beseech Allah SWT from this shortcoming. In fact they continuously beseech Allah SWT
to grant them to benefit from these.to grant them to benefit from these.
Thus when on their own, or with fellow travelers on the path of Thus when on their own, or with fellow travelers on the path of
knowledge, they would engage in deep reflection and knowledge, they would engage in deep reflection and
contemplation upon what they have already been given.contemplation upon what they have already been given.
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Every tree begun from a seed, and would Every tree begun from a seed, and would
grow in stages – from seedling into a plant grow in stages – from seedling into a plant
which from its onset develops several which from its onset develops several
important crucial components viz. Its roots, important crucial components viz. Its roots,
its stems which then grow into trunk and its stems which then grow into trunk and
branches, its barks and leaves etc.branches, its barks and leaves etc.
All of these has to be nurtured and let to All of these has to be nurtured and let to
grow in tandem – as and when conditions grow in tandem – as and when conditions
permits.permits.
If any of these is neglected, or process for If any of these is neglected, or process for
their growth stymied to only allow one their growth stymied to only allow one
component to be fully developed without component to be fully developed without
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TAMRIN
TAMRIN
(EXERCISE
(EXERCISE))
CONSOLIDATION
(Based on your personal exposure and experience) (Based on your personal exposure and experience)
– Thus far, what is your general comment on the – Thus far, what is your general comment on the
various modules already attended?various modules already attended?
Which previous topic or topics have impacted you Which previous topic or topics have impacted you
most, and how or why so … ?most, and how or why so … ?
Open response-session with the rest of the class -15 minutesOpen response-session with the rest of the class -15 minutes
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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)”
REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …
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““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ON ISLAM”
Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is
none besides Allah.none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.
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““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “the the
Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,
the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited
Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no
more prophet sent.more prophet sent.
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IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBeliefFaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePracticeFaith 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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“INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF
TAUHEED – (AQA’ID) ”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
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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BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – WHO ALONE IS THE WHO ALONE IS THE CREATORCREATOR DIVINE. DIVINE.
(AL-KHALIQ-QIYYAH(AL-KHALIQ-QIYYAH ) )
BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – WHO ALONE IS THE WHO ALONE IS THE SUSTAINERSUSTAINER DIVINE. DIVINE.
( AR-RUB-BUBIYYAH )( AR-RUB-BUBIYYAH )
This is not unique to Muslims. Even pagan worshippers and idolaters acknowledge this.
This is where Muslims differ with pagan worshippers, idolaters and unbelievers, because they erroneously ascribe to others besides Allah similar ‘Divine’ roles in the Sustainment of this universe.
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It can be discern that people’s idea or knowledge that God exist,
generally pertains to Him being the Creator.
But, when we further consider God’s role in the universe and man’s
life, differences occur.
Those who deny Him as the only Absolute Sustainer, Cherisher of the
universe, would inadvertently be ascribing to others this divine role.
BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – WHO ALONE IS THE WHO ALONE IS THE DIVINEDIVINE. .
( AL-ULUHIYYAH )
WHO IS THE ‘DIVINE’ ?WHO IS THE ‘DIVINE’ ?
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This is one of the traditional approaches in This is one of the traditional approaches in ensuring the understanding of attributes of Allah, ensuring the understanding of attributes of Allah,
amongst Muslims who are exposed to other amongst Muslims who are exposed to other religious or philosophical views, does not deviate religious or philosophical views, does not deviate
from that of the pious predecessorsfrom that of the pious predecessors (Salafus-Sole(Salafus-Solehheen)een)
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This is another of the traditional approaches in ensuring the This is another of the traditional approaches in ensuring the understanding of attributes of Allah – through these names understanding of attributes of Allah – through these names which Allah and His Messenger has conveyed to us – we are which Allah and His Messenger has conveyed to us – we are to reflect, to engage in remembrance of, to invoked with as to reflect, to engage in remembrance of, to invoked with as
Tawassul, etc. - as practiced by the pious predecessorsTawassul, etc. - as practiced by the pious predecessors (Salafus-Sole(Salafus-Solehheen)een)
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“INTRODUCTION TO THE APPROACH IN STUDY OF 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
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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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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“ INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ILMUL 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
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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Due to limited space, this module was offered only to selected few *, preferably those who
have attended or is registered for the 3 introductory intermediate modules of
TAUHEED – FIQH - AKHLAQ
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““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
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ONLY FOR THOSE MEANT TO BE SUBDUEDONLY FOR THOSE MEANT TO BE SUBDUED
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TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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DO YOU HAVE A PRISONER MENTALITY ?
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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SELFSELF
ALLAH RASULULLAH
SIBLINGSSIBLINGS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS
AL-QUR’AN
TEACHERSTEACHERS
FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS
NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS THE WORLDTHE WORLD
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AS-SUNNAH
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
IMAM MADZAAHIB
FRIENDS
CO-WORKERS
SPOUSESPOUSE
CHILDRENCHILDREN
PARENTSPARENTS
WEALTH
STATUS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
TIMETIME
HEALTHHEALTH
AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA
CLASSMATES
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE
ANCESTORSANCESTORSAD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAH
AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH
HISTORYHISTORY
MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID
AMBITIONSAMBITIONS
IN-LAWS
NGO’s/GO’s39
APPENDIX
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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 (digitilized age).
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““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))
Greatest threat to ISLAMIZATION is SECULARISM
Both these occur in the person’s mind/self – worldview
Our training in specialization may affect us negatively
Islam views everything holistically, avoiding partiality. This
is consistent with Qur’anic concept of ‘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 – IIMAN, AMAL,
AKHLAQ, ‘ADL, BIRR, TAQWA, RAHMAH, AL-AAKHIRAH etc.
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“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah will still be the best amongst them in Islam,
so long as they have proper (profound) understanding.”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)
““When people When people TATRUKUTATRUKU - leave ( - leave (set asideset aside) the affairs of ) the affairs of
their their DEENDEEN – religion, because of their – religion, because of their concern in concern in
improving their worldly mattersimproving their worldly matters, then Allah will open , then Allah will open
upon them much danger (harm).”upon them much danger (harm).”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
WARNING
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“AD-DEEN” - usually translated as “the religion” more accurately it should be “a total way of life or a comprehensive system of living”
a Muslim regard his/her entire life as a religious experience. Islam provides for guidance in, not only matters of worship, but as to how he/she is to conduct oneself in daily matters - be it social, economic etc.
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Usually translated as “religion” – (borrowed from
the available Western equivalent, but it does not
accurately convey the Arabic significance of this
term).
In Arabic, a word is derived from its tri-lateral
roots (when written has no vowels) which can be
variously pronounced (with vowels and other
emphasis) from a broad semantic field of
meanings possible from this root:
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from root word “daa-na “which can also mean :
“be indebted; to owe one’s thanks; to be
subjected; bow; yield; owe allegiance.”
from “dain ” which means “debt; obligation;
liability.”
from “dai-nuu-na ” which means “judgement; Last
Judgement.”
related to the word “maad-dana ” which means
“to build or found cities to civilise, to refine and to
humanise” from which is derived the word
“tamaddun ” meaning “civilization and refinement
in social culture”
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The primary significations of the term “deen ”
thus can be reduced to four: (1)Indebtedness
(2) Submissiveness/submission/surrender
(3) Judicious power
(4) Natural inclination or tendency
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Thus, the implication of “religion ” in the ordinary
usage which tends to be affected by secular
thoughts is not in accord to Islam’s concept of
religion which is life in totality, all-encompassing
and where worldly and heavenly concern cannot
be dichotomised.
A Muslim always is mindful that ultimately he is a
servant of God whether in mosque or in the
market place, in private or in public etc. Life of
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When we think of the term ‘FIQH’ we tend to apply what , as commonly
understood to be subject regarding Islamic jurisprudence.
The original – (in Qur’anic and Ahadith) – usage, the term refers to the
“profound understanding of the entire “Deen – al – Islam”
LI- YA –TAFAQ-QAHU – FID- DEEN : “ they could devote themselves to
FAQQAH-HU (profound learning in) studies in religion (Deen) “
YU-FAQ-QIH-HU FID – DEEN : “He will make him a FAQIH (learned) in
matters of the religion(Deen)”
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“Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a
contingent from every expedition remained behind,
they could devote themselves to studies in religion
(LIYA-TAFAQQAHUU FID-DEEN) and admonish the
people when they return to them― that thus they
(may learn) to guard themselves (against evil). "?
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122))
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“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))
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Such a learned scholar of Islam is not to be likened with those
academics or intellectuals of today, for they are foremost people who
are always striving to connect themselves with Allah SWT and being
convinced of the Reality (HAQIQAH) that they are forever (FAQIR -
ILALLAAH) in state of poverty before Allah – seeking and beseeching
His Mercy (RAHMAH), Generosity (KARAMAH), Subtle Preservation
(LATAIF) and hoping to Please Allah (MARDHATILLAH), etc.
They are people of Remembrance (AHLUDZ-DZIKR) , the ones who are
not easily distracted by the conundrum or hustle-bustle of the worldly
life which tend to make many people to forget their true purpose for
existing, and the inevitable meeting with their Lord Maker in the
Hereafter.
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““And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who
((YAD-’UU-NA ROB-BAHUMYAD-’UU-NA ROB-BAHUM) call upon their Lord in the ) call upon their Lord in the
morning and the evening, seeking His countenance. morning and the evening, seeking His countenance.
And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring
adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey one adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey one
whose heart We have made heedless of Our whose heart We have made heedless of Our
remembrance and who follows his desire and whose remembrance and who follows his desire and whose
affair is ever [in] neglect.”affair is ever [in] neglect.”
((Qur’an: Kahfi : 18: 28Qur’an: Kahfi : 18: 28) )
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We have to admit that many of us tend to be complacent, satisfied with
our being a Muslim, priding ourselves as though we have somewhat
contributed (doing a favour) by adding to the numbers of Muslims in
the world.
This is sheer arrogance if devoid of the realization that it is indeed
Allah’s SWT guidance and power that made our being Muslim possible.
We should instead work upon our sense of gratitude (SHAKUR) and
strive to seek knowledge and understanding to reach to a conviction
(YAQEEN) of true believer (MU’-MEEN).
This requires, not merely knowing but acting upon – the responding to
the teaching of Al-Islam – which permeates every facets of our life.
This (our responding) , is the true LIFE – according to Allah SWT.
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““They consider it a favour to you that they have They consider it a favour to you that they have
accepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam a accepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam a
favour to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favour upon favour to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favour upon
you that He has guided you to the faith, if you should you that He has guided you to the faith, if you should
be truthful."be truthful."
((Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 7Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 7) )
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““O you who have believed, ( O you who have believed, ( ISTAJIBUISTAJIBU) respond to ) respond to
Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you to Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you to
that which gives you life (that which gives you life (LI-MAA-YULI-MAA-YUHH-YEE-KUM-YEE-KUM). ).
And know that Allah intervenes between a man and And know that Allah intervenes between a man and
his heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”his heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”
((Qur’an:Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an:Anfaal: 8: 24) )
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Allah SWT even highlighted one of the most important favour for us to
be grateful for, to rejoice, to appreciate its true value and strive in our
entire life to celebrate and live up to – i.e. to refer to His sending our
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. as the EDUCATOR par excellence.
And the nature of EDUCATION of the DEEN is troughout our whole life.
Note: It even stipulates the proper approaches – (which alludes to
ADAB), and the ultimate attainment is in the learning of the KITAB (Al-
Qur’an) and AL-HIKMAH (the Prophetic Wisdom).
Although HIKMAH is referring to Sunnah An-Nabawwiyyah, yet the
Qur’anic usage of the term AL-HIKMAH must be profoundly
understood, not relegated simplistically to be mere learning or quoting
of Qur’an, Ahadith and As-Sunnah alone.
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““Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers
when He sent among them a Messenger when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad) from (Muhammad) from
among themselves, to (among themselves, to (YAT-LU-’ALAI-HIMYAT-LU-’ALAI-HIM ) rehearse to them ) rehearse to them
His Signs (His Signs (AS-YAA-TI-HIAS-YAA-TI-HI) , and () , and (YU-ZAK-KEE-HIMYU-ZAK-KEE-HIM) to sanctify ) to sanctify
them (purify and make them grow), and to (them (purify and make them grow), and to (YU-’AL-LIMU-YU-’AL-LIMU-
HUMHUM) instruct them in () instruct them in (AL-KITABAL-KITAB) Scripture and () Scripture and (AL-AL-
HIKMAHHIKMAH) Wisdom― although they had been, before, in ) Wisdom― although they had been, before, in
manifest error― .“manifest error― .“
((Qur’an:Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164Qur’an:Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164) )
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““If anyone (If anyone (YUSHAA-QIQYUSHAA-QIQ) contends with the Messenger ) contends with the Messenger even after even after
guidance has been plainly conveyed to himguidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path , and follows a path
other than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in other than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in
the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.” the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)
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””The similitude of those who were charged with the The similitude of those who were charged with the
(obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently (obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently
failed in those failed in those (obligations), is that of a donkey which (obligations), is that of a donkey which
carries huge tomes (carries huge tomes (but understands them notbut understands them not). Evil is ). Evil is
the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah: the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah:
and Allah guides not people who do wrong.” and Allah guides not people who do wrong.”
((Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5) )
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”So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith: (establish)
Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on which He has
made mankind: (LAA TAB-DII-LA) no change (let there be) in the
work (wrought) by Allah (LI-KHAL-QILLAH): that is the standard
Religion: but most among mankind understand not.”
((Surah Rum: 30: 30Surah Rum: 30: 30))
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““Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (FIFITWTWRAHRAH), ),
It is the parents then who would make him to become It is the parents then who would make him to become
a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.” a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the And thus have We willed you to be a community of the
middle way (middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so
that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth
before all mankind (before all mankind (SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the ) , and the
Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“
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““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought to ) in His cause as ye ought to
strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen
you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is
the (the (MILLATMILLAT) creed of your father Abraham. It is He Who ) creed of your father Abraham. It is He Who
has named you Muslims, both before and in this has named you Muslims, both before and in this
(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may be a ) may be a
witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind! witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind!
((SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“
((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))
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““In the name of AllahIn the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the , the Entirely Merciful, the
Especially Merciful. Especially Merciful.
[All] praise is [due] to Allah, [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds Lord of the worlds - The - The
Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign Sovereign
of the Day of Recompenseof the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and . It is You we worship and
You we ask for help. You we ask for help. Guide us Guide us to the straight path to the straight path
- The path of - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed those upon whom You have bestowed
favour, favour, not of not of those who have evoked [Your] anger those who have evoked [Your] anger
or of or of those who are astraythose who are astray.”.”
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““We the prophets are commanded to place people We the prophets are commanded to place people
according to according to their station their station and to speak unto them and to speak unto them
in accordance with their in accordance with their intellectual capacityintellectual capacity.”.”
((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.aHadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.a.).)
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WHAT TO AIM FOR:
““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you
remember Allah when you remember Allah when you look upon himlook upon him; and ; and whenever he speakswhenever he speaks
it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deedswith his deeds
it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”
((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)
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WHAT TO AIM FOR:
““And when And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam), Allah guides a single person (to Islam),
through youthrough you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for
you is better than (if you are given) the whole world you is better than (if you are given) the whole world
and whatever it contains.”and whatever it contains.”
((Hadith of the Prophet Hadith of the Prophet ))
“A learned FAQIH (scholar & teacher) is truly FAQIH, one who does not cause others to
feel despair from receiving the mercy of Allah (i.e. not overly strict and too ‘harsh’); and
neither does he (give the impression by his behaviour, a guarantees as if ) anyone can
avert or withhold the wrath (punishment) of Allah, nor allows opportunity (by giving
dispensation) for anyone to disobey Allah (i.e. being inappropriately lax and too ‘nice’).
(Hilyatul-Auliya: 1-73 – as quoted by M.Natsir in Fiqhud-Da’wah)
WISE SAYING OF IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB R.A.WISE SAYING OF IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB R.A.
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TO BE CONTINUED – INSHA ALLAH
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and
companions, the success (companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance ) and the Guidance
((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and ) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and
Mercy (Mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).
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