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“INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail “DISPARITY BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE”TRANSCRIPT
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)”
““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘STUDY OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ
””Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailLESSON # 10 – LESSON # 10 –
“DISPARITY BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE”
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“ “ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet
Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for
anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who
engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21) )
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(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s
s.a.a.w. disposition (s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) she replied: ) she replied:
““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.
((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)
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LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
O men! Behold, We have created you all out O men! Behold, We have created you all out
of a male and a female, and have made you of a male and a female, and have made you
into nations and tribes, so that you might into nations and tribes, so that you might
come to know one another. Verily, the noblest come to know one another. Verily, the noblest
of you in the sight of Allah is the one who is of you in the sight of Allah is the one who is
most deeply conscious of Him (most deeply conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA). ).
Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))
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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
MUSLIMMUSLIM
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Submission
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN
MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN
ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN
MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN
IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,
A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
ETC.
God-consciousness or Piety
MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
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With the “loss of Adab”, even the knowledge of who the
true leaders and scholars is lost, and the confusion compounded.
Actually this confusion in knowledge can be corrected
through Education ,
Yet, education in man cannot be truly done without his
having basic “Adab” itself.
Thus the importance of restoring the “Adab” in every
Muslim.
It may even have to begin by correcting their misuse of
“terms” (istilah) and clarifying wrongly assumed “definition”
(ta’rifat) that may have caused whatever misunderstandings.21REMINDER FROM MY PREVIOUS LESSONS
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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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“ “When Allah intends for a community goodness, He makes of When Allah intends for a community goodness, He makes of
their leaders those who are intelligent (with forbearance); their leaders those who are intelligent (with forbearance);
and judgement (rulings) are made amongst them by those and judgement (rulings) are made amongst them by those
who are truly learned (and just scholars); and He places who are truly learned (and just scholars); and He places
wealth in the hands of those who are charitable (and kind). wealth in the hands of those who are charitable (and kind).
And when Allah intends for a community bad, He makes of And when Allah intends for a community bad, He makes of
their leaders those who are foolish (uncouth); and judgement their leaders those who are foolish (uncouth); and judgement
(rulings) are made amongst them by those who are ignorant (rulings) are made amongst them by those who are ignorant
(reckless); and He places wealth in the hands of those who (reckless); and He places wealth in the hands of those who
are miserly (selfish).”are miserly (selfish).”
((Hadith reported by Ad-DailamyHadith reported by Ad-Dailamy))
"Indeed the "Indeed the scholars scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall
into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The
merchants and businessmen merchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they are are the trustees of Allah, so if they are
treacherous, who can be trusted? The treacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allah are the guests of Allah
so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can
we defeat the enemies? The righteous and we defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic ones ascetic ones are the kings of are the kings of
the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who shall be ), who shall be
followed? The followed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) of the are the shepherds (protectors) of the
people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the
flock?" flock?"
- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak
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““ALL THAT IS in the heavens and all that is on earth extols Allah's ALL THAT IS in the heavens and all that is on earth extols Allah's
limitless glory: for He (Allah) alone is almighty, truly wise!”limitless glory: for He (Allah) alone is almighty, truly wise!”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 1Qur’an: Saff: 61: 1))
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Why do you say one thing and do O YOU who have attained to faith! Why do you say one thing and do
another? Most loathsome is it in the sight of Allah that you say what another? Most loathsome is it in the sight of Allah that you say what
you do not do!”you do not do!”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3))
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To be upon the level of “To be upon the level of “IIMANIIMAN”, requires prepared ”, requires prepared
determination to face test and challenges.determination to face test and challenges.
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To be upon the level of “To be upon the level of “IIMANIIMAN”, requires prepared ”, requires prepared
determination to face test and challenges.determination to face test and challenges.
“DO MEN THINK that on their [mere] saying, “We have
attained to faith”, they will be left to themselves, and will
not be put to a test? Yea, indeed, We did test those who
lived before them; and so, [too, shall be tested the people
now living: and] most certainly will Allah mark out those
who prove themselves true, and most certainly will He
mark out those who are lying.”
(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 2-3)
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“Verily, Allah loves [only] those who fight in His cause in [solid] ranks,
as though they were a building firm and compact.”
(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 4)
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ADABADAB in ranks and maintaining unity amongst Muslims are in ranks and maintaining unity amongst Muslims are
very important priority in our striving to gain Allah’s pleasure very important priority in our striving to gain Allah’s pleasure
and acceptance.and acceptance.
This is a favour we which must be grateful for.This is a favour we which must be grateful for.
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ADABADAB in ranks and maintaining unity amongst Muslims are in ranks and maintaining unity amongst Muslims are
very important priority in our striving to gain Allah’s pleasure very important priority in our striving to gain Allah’s pleasure
and acceptance.and acceptance.
This is a favour we which must be grateful for.This is a favour we which must be grateful for.
““And hold fast, all together, unto the bond with Allah, and do not And hold fast, all together, unto the bond with Allah, and do not
draw apart from one another. And remember the blessings which draw apart from one another. And remember the blessings which
Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when you were enemies, He Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when you were enemies, He
brought your hearts together, so that through His blessing you brought your hearts together, so that through His blessing you
became brethren; and [how, when] you were on the brink of a fiery became brethren; and [how, when] you were on the brink of a fiery
abyss. He saved you from it. In this way Allah makes clear His abyss. He saved you from it. In this way Allah makes clear His
messages unto you, so that you might find guidance.”messages unto you, so that you might find guidance.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103))
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“Now when Moses spoke to his people, [it was this same
truth that he had in mind:] "O my people! Why do you
cause me grief, the while you know that I am a
messenger of Allah sent unto you?" And so, when they
swerved from the right way, Allah let their hearts swerve
from the truth: for Allah does not bestow His guidance
upon iniquitous folk.”
(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 5)
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We may be unaware that our state (We may be unaware that our state (AHWALAHWAL) may in fact be ) may in fact be
causing grief to our Prophet s.a.a.w. as alluded in this verse causing grief to our Prophet s.a.a.w. as alluded in this verse
regarding how the Bani Isra’iI had done towards Prophet Musa regarding how the Bani Isra’iI had done towards Prophet Musa
a.s.a.s.
What is important to note is – How they deviated :What is important to note is – How they deviated :
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““And so, when they swerved from the right way, And so, when they swerved from the right way,
Allah let their hearts swerve from the truth”Allah let their hearts swerve from the truth”
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves
forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger
[may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah: [may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah:
for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))
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““... And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he ... And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he
to comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you to comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you
would be bound to come to harm [as a community].”would be bound to come to harm [as a community].”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 7Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 7))
““O you who have believed, (be conscious of and) fear O you who have believed, (be conscious of and) fear
Allah and be with those who are true (in word and Allah and be with those who are true (in word and
deed - deed - AS-SwO-DIQEENAS-SwO-DIQEEN).).““
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119))
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““those who listen [closely] to all that is said, and follow the those who listen [closely] to all that is said, and follow the
best of it: [for] it is they whom Allah has graced with His best of it: [for] it is they whom Allah has graced with His
guidance, and it is they who are [truly] endowed with insight!”guidance, and it is they who are [truly] endowed with insight!”
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 18Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 18))
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“And who could be better of speech than he who calls [his fellow-men]
unto Allah, and does what is just and right, and says, “Verily, I am of
those who have surrendered themselves to Allah”?”
(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33)
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““... Ask from those who possess the Message ( ... Ask from those who possess the Message ( Ahlu-az-ZikrAhlu-az-Zikr : :
the remembrance) in matters which you do not know.“the remembrance) in matters which you do not know.“
((Qur’an: al-Nahlu: 16: Qur’an: al-Nahlu: 16: 43)43)
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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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““(Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards (Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards
them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of
Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Sunnah and Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Sunnah and
teaches them to the servants of Allah.”teaches them to the servants of Allah.”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)
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““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes your The best ones amongst you is the person who makes your
remember Allah remember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever he when you look upon him; and whenever he
speaks it speaks it increases you your knowledgeincreases you your knowledge ( (of the Deenof the Deen), and with ), and with
his deeds it inspires (motivates) you his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your to strive for your
HereafterHereafter.”.”
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“ “Be in the company of the Be in the company of the KUBARA’KUBARA’ -elders -elders
(who are noble in Allah’s sight), (who are noble in Allah’s sight),
seek the answers from the seek the answers from the ‘ULAMA ‘ULAMA - scholars, - scholars,
and interact with the and interact with the HUKAMA’HUKAMA’ - wise.” - wise.”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)
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““An immoral man of learning is a great evil,An immoral man of learning is a great evil,yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.Both are a great trial everywhere,Both are a great trial everywhere,to whomever depends to them both, to whomever depends to them both, in holding on to his religion”in holding on to his religion”
REFLECTIONREFLECTION:: We would indeed be afflicted with this We would indeed be afflicted with this FitnahFitnah (trial). Only with appropriate (trial). Only with appropriate knowledge and knowledge and irshaadahirshaadah, and more importantly , and more importantly Taufiq wal-Hidaa-ya Taufiq wal-Hidaa-ya from from Allah SWT. would we be saved from its evil.Allah SWT. would we be saved from its evil.
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“Give yourself up to the study of jurisprudence (FIQH), for the
knowledge of jurisprudence is the best guide to piety and the
fear of Allah and it is the straightest path to the ultimate goal.”
• REFLECTION:REFLECTION: “ “FiqhFiqh” – literally means “profound understanding (of the Deen)” – ref: ” – literally means “profound understanding (of the Deen)” – ref:
al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later was used to refer to the al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later was used to refer to the studies of Islamic jurisprudence.studies of Islamic jurisprudence.
* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m.
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““With all this, it is not desirable that all of the believers take With all this, it is not desirable that all of the believers take
the field [in time of war]. From within every group in their the field [in time of war]. From within every group in their
midst, some shall refrain from going forth to war, and shall midst, some shall refrain from going forth to war, and shall
devote themselves [instead] to acquiring a deeper devote themselves [instead] to acquiring a deeper
knowledge of the Faith (knowledge of the Faith (LIYATAFAQ-QAH-HU FIDEENLIYATAFAQ-QAH-HU FIDEEN). and ). and
[thus be able to] teach their home-coming brethren, so that [thus be able to] teach their home-coming brethren, so that
these [too] might guard themselves against evil.”these [too] might guard themselves against evil.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122))
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“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. Not being inappropriately lax and too ‘nice’).
(Hilyatul-Auliya: 1-73 – as quoted by M.Natsir in Fiqhud-Da’wah)
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“ “ They (people) do not follow the learned (scholar); and they They (people) do not follow the learned (scholar); and they
are not ashamed towards those who preserve their modesty. are not ashamed towards those who preserve their modesty.
They have hearts of the They have hearts of the ‘Ajm ‘Ajm (uncouth people) (uncouth people)
but the tongue of (fluent) Arabs.”but the tongue of (fluent) Arabs.”
((Hadith of reported by Imam AhmadHadith of reported by Imam Ahmad))
[Prophet Muhammad warned of an age where] :[Prophet Muhammad warned of an age where] :
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““And [this happened, too,] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said: And [this happened, too,] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said:
"O children of Israel! Behold, I am a messenger of Allah unto "O children of Israel! Behold, I am a messenger of Allah unto
you, [sent] to confirm the truth of whatever there still remains you, [sent] to confirm the truth of whatever there still remains
of the Torah, and to give [you] the glad tiding of a messenger of the Torah, and to give [you] the glad tiding of a messenger
who shall come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad." But who shall come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad." But
when he [whose coming Jesus had foretold] came unto them when he [whose coming Jesus had foretold] came unto them
with all evidence of the truth, they said: "This [alleged message with all evidence of the truth, they said: "This [alleged message
of his] is [nothing but] spellbinding eloquence!"of his] is [nothing but] spellbinding eloquence!"
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6))
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““And who could be more wicked than one who invents [such] a And who could be more wicked than one who invents [such] a
lie about [a message from] Allah, seeing that he is [but] being lie about [a message from] Allah, seeing that he is [but] being
called to self-surrender unto Him (called to self-surrender unto Him (AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM)? But Allah does )? But Allah does
not bestow His guidance upon (not bestow His guidance upon (ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN) evil-doing folk.”) evil-doing folk.”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 7Qur’an: Saff: 61: 7))
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““They aim to extinguish Allah's light with their utterances: but They aim to extinguish Allah's light with their utterances: but
Allah has willed to spread His light in all its fullness, however Allah has willed to spread His light in all its fullness, however
hateful this may be to all who deny the truth (hateful this may be to all who deny the truth (KAAFIRUNKAAFIRUN)”)”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8))
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““He (Allah) it is who has sent forth His Messenger with [the task of] He (Allah) it is who has sent forth His Messenger with [the task of]
spreading guidance and the religion of truth (spreading guidance and the religion of truth (AD-DEEN-UL-HAQQAD-DEEN-UL-HAQQ), to the ), to the
end that He make it prevail over all [false] religion, however hateful this end that He make it prevail over all [false] religion, however hateful this
may be to those who ascribe divinity to aught but Allah (may be to those who ascribe divinity to aught but Allah (MUSHRIKUNMUSHRIKUN).”).”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 9Qur’an: Saff: 61: 9))
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“O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to you
a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering [in
this world and in the life to come]? You are to (IIMAN)
believe in Allah and His Messenger, and to strive hard
(JIHAD) in Allah's cause with your possessions (AMWAL)
and your lives (ANFUS): this is for your own good - if you
but knew it!”
(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-11)
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“[If you do so,] He (Allah) will forgive you your sins, and [in the life to
come] will admit you into gardens through which running waters
flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of perpetual bliss:
that [will be] the triumph supreme!”
(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 12)
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““And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you
dearly love: (dearly love: (NASRNASR) succour from Allah [in this world], and ) succour from Allah [in this world], and
((FATFATHHUN QOREEBUN QOREEB) a victory soon to come : and [thereof, O ) a victory soon to come : and [thereof, O
Prophet,] give thou a glad tiding to all who believe.”Prophet,] give thou a glad tiding to all who believe.”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 13Qur’an: Saff: 61: 13))
LESSONS FROM SURAH AS-SAFF
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LESSONS FROM SURAH AS-SAFF
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the cause of Allah O YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the cause of Allah
((KUUNU ANSAARALLAHKUUNU ANSAARALLAH)- even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto )- even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto
the white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's cause?" - the white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's cause?" -
whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied, "We shall be [thy] whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied, "We shall be [thy]
helpers [in the cause] of Allah!" And so [it happened that] some of the helpers [in the cause] of Allah!" And so [it happened that] some of the
children of Israel came to believe [in the prophethood of Jesus], children of Israel came to believe [in the prophethood of Jesus],
whereas others denied the truth. But [now] We have given strength whereas others denied the truth. But [now] We have given strength
against their foes unto those who have [truly] attained to faith: and against their foes unto those who have [truly] attained to faith: and
they have become the ones that shall prevail.”they have become the ones that shall prevail.”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 14Qur’an: Saff: 61: 14))
LESSONS FROM SURAH AS-SAFF
““IslamIslam” (submission/obedience) is all about “doing” or ” (submission/obedience) is all about “doing” or
“being”. Although it begins by our having to acquire the “being”. Although it begins by our having to acquire the
knowledge- ultimately the concern must be in our being able knowledge- ultimately the concern must be in our being able
to do and to become. to do and to become.
There is a great difference between theoretical Muslim and There is a great difference between theoretical Muslim and
true Muslim; between Muslim who is good at talking about true Muslim; between Muslim who is good at talking about
Islam and a Muslim who concerns himself in being one. Islam and a Muslim who concerns himself in being one.
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A “A “MuslimMuslim” by definition is one who practices. Unfortunately, ” by definition is one who practices. Unfortunately,
too much emphasis is given to the intellectualising Islam too much emphasis is given to the intellectualising Islam
instead of internalising and manifesting Islam in ourselves. instead of internalising and manifesting Islam in ourselves.
Not that it is wrong to learn and study Islam intellectually, but Not that it is wrong to learn and study Islam intellectually, but
it is this obsession in some people which makes them neglect it is this obsession in some people which makes them neglect
the equally important the equally important “practicalising“practicalising” of Islam that is ” of Islam that is
worrying. worrying.
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We preach Islam but forget to practice it ourselves. We preach Islam but forget to practice it ourselves.
We already have too many seminars and forums; talks and We already have too many seminars and forums; talks and
lectures; meetings after meetings; planning and concept lectures; meetings after meetings; planning and concept
papers; future plans and visions; thinkers and policy-makers; papers; future plans and visions; thinkers and policy-makers;
boardroom leaders with fancy titles and credentials - but all boardroom leaders with fancy titles and credentials - but all
these have distracted us from realising that though we can say these have distracted us from realising that though we can say
many good points about Islam, in terms of the practical many good points about Islam, in terms of the practical
implementation of Islam in ourselves, it is glaringly absent. implementation of Islam in ourselves, it is glaringly absent.
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We relish at vocalising other people’s shortcomings, but is We relish at vocalising other people’s shortcomings, but is
cowardly defensive when it comes to our own shortcomings. cowardly defensive when it comes to our own shortcomings.
We like to advise but is uncomfortable when being advised. We like to advise but is uncomfortable when being advised.
It is no wonder that once a Sufi when asked, “What is Islam It is no wonder that once a Sufi when asked, “What is Islam
and who are the Muslims?” remarked: “and who are the Muslims?” remarked: “Islam is what is found Islam is what is found
in the Books, and Muslims are all in the grave!”in the Books, and Muslims are all in the grave!”
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““O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of
Allah with all the consciousness that is due to Him, and Allah with all the consciousness that is due to Him, and
do not allow death to overtake you ere you have do not allow death to overtake you ere you have
surrendered yourselves unto Him (surrendered yourselves unto Him (MUSLIMUNMUSLIMUN).”).”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102))
We relish at vocalising other people’s shortcomings, but is We relish at vocalising other people’s shortcomings, but is
cowardly defensive when it comes to our own shortcomings. cowardly defensive when it comes to our own shortcomings.
We like to advise but is uncomfortable when being advised. We like to advise but is uncomfortable when being advised.
It is no wonder that once a Sufi when asked, “What is Islam It is no wonder that once a Sufi when asked, “What is Islam
and who are the Muslims?” remarked: “and who are the Muslims?” remarked: “Islam is what is found Islam is what is found
in the Books, and Muslims are all in the grave!”in the Books, and Muslims are all in the grave!”
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““O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto
Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.”Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208))
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AlhamdulillahAlhamdulillah! Islamic resurgence is now in vogue in many ! Islamic resurgence is now in vogue in many
countries. The awareness that is shown amongst Muslims is countries. The awareness that is shown amongst Muslims is
indeed encouraging. But the work of Islamization is far from indeed encouraging. But the work of Islamization is far from
satisfactory. satisfactory.
It has to be approached from all aspects- the individual, the It has to be approached from all aspects- the individual, the
family, the society, the state, the whole of humanity, the family, the society, the state, the whole of humanity, the
knowledge, the economic system, the political system etc- in knowledge, the economic system, the political system etc- in
short; the micro and macro levels. short; the micro and macro levels.
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From the historical perspective, Islam was established From the historical perspective, Islam was established
following the pattern of moulding the individuals which following the pattern of moulding the individuals which
gradually branched outward to encompass every other sphere. gradually branched outward to encompass every other sphere.
In Islamization to re-establish the lost glory of Islam in the In Islamization to re-establish the lost glory of Islam in the
present contemporary life (that is what Islamization is all present contemporary life (that is what Islamization is all
about), the priority component crucial for its success, is we - about), the priority component crucial for its success, is we -
the Muslims.the Muslims.
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We, the individual Muslims are the important building blocks, We, the individual Muslims are the important building blocks,
the fundamental cells that can determine the health of the the fundamental cells that can determine the health of the
body. body.
How well have we Islamically developed? How well have we Islamically developed?
Instead of talking about an Islamic state, from the perspective Instead of talking about an Islamic state, from the perspective
of ‘Ilmul-Ahklaq, every Muslim must be concerned about their of ‘Ilmul-Ahklaq, every Muslim must be concerned about their
own state of Islam! own state of Islam!
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Our own inner selves are urgently in need of Islamization! Our own inner selves are urgently in need of Islamization!
Our tongues need to be Islamised; our thoughts and Our tongues need to be Islamised; our thoughts and
consciousness; our leisure and interests; our time and consciousness; our leisure and interests; our time and
productive years; our hearing and sight; our hands and feet; productive years; our hearing and sight; our hands and feet;
our private parts and sense of modesty; our health and wealth; our private parts and sense of modesty; our health and wealth;
our attitudes and behaviours etc. our attitudes and behaviours etc.
All these need to be seriously evaluated. Have they truly All these need to be seriously evaluated. Have they truly
submitted to Allah in Islam?submitted to Allah in Islam?
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The Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. was successful in educating The Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. was successful in educating
and moulding the early Muslims who exudes every goodness. and moulding the early Muslims who exudes every goodness.
They were one of the crucial factors for the successes, They were one of the crucial factors for the successes,
workability and fruition of the Islamic systems – civilization workability and fruition of the Islamic systems – civilization
((TAMADDUNTAMADDUN). ).
Therefore, if we are only to concern ourselves with trying to Therefore, if we are only to concern ourselves with trying to
replicate that system without due consideration on our own replicate that system without due consideration on our own
quality, we are just building sand castles on sifting sand.quality, we are just building sand castles on sifting sand.
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Let us awaken ourselves and our brothers and sisters to this Let us awaken ourselves and our brothers and sisters to this
fact. Let us therefore be conscious about our whole selves; our fact. Let us therefore be conscious about our whole selves; our
relationship with Allah and with all others. relationship with Allah and with all others.
Hopefully we can truly said to be Muslims- one who surrenders Hopefully we can truly said to be Muslims- one who surrenders
himself [submits and obeys] completely to Allah. himself [submits and obeys] completely to Allah.
AAMIIN.AAMIIN.
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ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N
WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –
WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH
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““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and
make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,
and a Mercy. O Allah! “and a Mercy. O Allah! “
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA
NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE
MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU
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““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those
(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,” (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”
WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU
AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW
TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR
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““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night
and different parts of the day,” and different parts of the day,”
WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN
YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N
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“And make it as argument point in my favour,
O Lord of all the worlds.”
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"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have
forgotten or erred. forgotten or erred.
Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which
You laid upon those before us. You laid upon those before us.
Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no
ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have
mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory
over the disbelieving people."over the disbelieving people."
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“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with
reverential fear, give me success in that which is most
pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!
O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make
me live and die in Thy creed!
O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to
enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of
right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the
servants of righteousness,"
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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).).
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O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims
and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones, and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,
without tasting humiliation or turmoil.without tasting humiliation or turmoil.
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‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammad ammad
and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammad ammad
(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).
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““Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!
(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
And Peace on the Messengers! And Peace on the Messengers!
And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”
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