NATIONAL ANNUAL

TALEEM SYLLABUS FOR LAJNA LEVEL I

LAJNA IMAILLAH AUSTRALIA

2016 - 2017

Ashahado Al Lailaha Illallaho Wahdahu La Sharika Lahu

Wa Ashahado Anna Muhammadan Abdohu Wa Rasulah.

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except

Allah, the One without any partner. And I bear wit- ness

that Muhammad PBUH is His servant and His messenger. I

affirm that I shall always be ready to sacrifice my life,

property, time and children for the cause of faith and the

community. I shall always adhere to truth and shall al-

ways be prepared to make every sacrifice for the

perpetuation of the Ahmadiyya Khilafat.

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Dear Sisters, Assalam o Alaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakatuhu.

By the grace of Allah, the Almighty, the Annual Taleem syllabus and Program has been compiled. This year the Lajna syllabus is comprised of one level according to your feedback, so that Lajna members can continue learning easily.

As it was last year, our task is to learn the correct recitation of the

Holy Quran, Translation & Tafseer or commentaries of the Holy

Quran as well as the memorization of specific surahs (chapters) and

Quranic prayers.

Namaz, Hadith and the Books of the Promised Messiah AS are also

one of the main focuses of the syllabus. For the enhancement of

religious knowledge and spiritual advancement we have added

Jurisprudence and a brief insight into the history of Islam.

Special competitions include Essay writing competition, Seyyada

Nusrat Jehan Begum RA Award (which has 3 stages this year. Stage

1 is for beginners, stage 2 is for those members who have

completed stage 1 last year and stage 3 is for those members who

have completed stage 2 last year).

There will be a competition to learn the translation of the Holy

Quran (has 2 stages) and a competition to memorize of Poems of

the Promised Messiah AS.

Participation in these competitions is optional, however, your participation will be highly appreciated. Not only will your participation benefit you, but it will also encourage others to take part in these competitions.

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We hope and pray that you will benefit from this syllabus and that

it will increase your knowledge and help you earn the pleasure of

Allah.

Abida Mubashar

National Secretary Taleem Lajna Imaillah Australia

Syllabus Committee

Abida Mubashar

National Secretary Taleem

Faiza Hassan Noori Iffat Nasreen Samreen Khan Najm-Ul-Sehar Ahmadi Najm Mah E

Nau Naushaan Ahmad

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S.NO TERM PROGRAM/ TASK

1. 1st Term

Oct-Dec 2017 Taleem Refresher Course

In the last week of October, Majlis

presidents and Secretary Taleem of

Majlis will participate in the

National refresher course via Skype. Afterwards secretary Taleem

of Majlis will repeat the the course with

Halqa presidents in her respective

Majlis.

Kalam-ul-Imam Seminar

Majalis need to hold a Seminar in the

month of November, 2016, to learn and

understand the subject matter of the

Books of Promised Messiah AS, which

are included in the Lajna syllabus and

will be allocated by jama’at for this

year. For the Seminar, Majalis need to

follow the national guidelines, which

will be provided soon inshallah.

2. 2nd Term

Jan-March 2017 Taleem class

Organize at least a two-day Taleem

class in summer vacations

and work on the Quran and hadith

parts of the syllabus, so members

can learn and understand the

content.

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3. 3rd Term

April-

June

2017

20th April Last date of submission for Essay writing competition.

Judges Training course

Organize a Judges Training Course

(to judge Taleemi competitions)

according to the provided guidelines.

4. 4th Term

July-Sep

2017

16th July Last Date of Seyedah Nusrat Jehan

Begum RA Award competition.

Nazm Memorization by heart

16th July

Exam of Holy Quran

Translation competition

6th

August

Annual Exam

27th August Annual exam

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE

OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM 12

Curriculum Term 1 13

Curriculum Term 2 14

Curriculum Term 3 15

Curriculum Term 4 16

SPECIAL COMPETITIONS 17

Essay Writing Topics 18

Seyyeda Nusrat JahanRA Award Translation of the Holy Quran Hifz-e-Nazm

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PRAYERS 27

PHRASES RECITED AFTER CERTAIN QURANIC VERSES

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AHADITH 33

JURISPRUDENCE/FIQAHI

MASAIL

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FUNERAL ETIQUETTES 48

HISTORY OF ISLAM 50

IJTEMA SYLLABUS 2017 63

OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM

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OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM

THE HOLY QURAN Surah Al-Baqarah Ruku 25 –32 Translations by Maulawi Sher- AliRA.

TAFSEER Surah Al-Baqarah Ruku 25 –32 short commentaries. English Link: https://www.alislam.org/quran/fivevol/Part%2002.pdf

HIFZ-E-QURAN: (LEARN BY HEART) Sura Al Kahf Chapter 18 first 10 and last 10 verses

AHADITH WITH TRANSLATION Ahadith No. 11-18 from ‘Forty Gems of Beauty’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmed RA

English Link: https://www.alislam.org/library/books/Forty_Gems_of_Beauty-

20080905MN.pdf

SALAT: Namaz with Translation

PRAYERS WITH TRANSLATION: Prayer of Janaza (Dua Namaz-e-Janaza)

1 Quranic prayer 1 prayer by Holy Prophet PBUH

5 phrases recited after certain Quranic verses (Enclosed)

BOOK PROMISED MESSIAH AS

Kalam ul Imam

3 Books by Promised Messiah AS

FOR STUDY (FOR THE WHOLE YEAR) History of Islam, Jurisprudence/Fiqahi Masail

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TERM WISE DIVISION OF CURRICULUM

1ST TERM-OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017

THE HOLY QURAN: Learn the translation of Raku 25-26 (2 Raku) of Surah Al- Baqarah by Maulawi Sher AliRA

TAFSEER: Surah Al-Baqarah Raku 25-26 short commentaries

English Link: https://www.alislam.org/quran/fivevol/Part%2002.pdf

HIFZ-E-QURAN: (LEARNING QURAN BY HEART) Al Kahf Chapter 18 first 10 verses

AHADITH WITH TRANSLATION Learn by heart Hadith No 11-13 from ‘Forty Gems of Beauty’ by Hazrat

Mirza Bashir Ahmed RA.

English Link: https://www.alislam.org/library/books/Forty_Gems_of_Beauty20080905MN. pdf

SALAT: Namaz with translation: Niyyah Namaz to Payer between the two sujud

(Prostration)

PRAYERS WITH TRANSLATION: Prayer of Janaza and 1 to 3 phrases recited after certain Quranic

verses (Enclosed)

BOOK PROMISED MESSIAHAS

How to be free from sin written by Promised Messiah AS

http://www.alislam.org/library/browse/book/How_to_be_Free_from_Sin/#p

age/-7/mode/1up

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TERM WISE DIVISION OF CURRICULUM

2ND TERM JANUARY-MARCH 2017

THE HOLY QURAN: Learn the translation of Raku 27 –28 (2 Raku) of Surah Al- Baqarah by

Maulawi Sher Ali RA

TAFSEER: Surah Al-Baqarah Raku 27 – 28 short commentaries English Link: https://www.alislam.org/quran/fivevol/Part%2002.pdf

HIFZ-E-QURAN: (LEARNING QURAN BY HEART) Al Kahf Chapter 18 Last 10 verses

AHADITH WITH TRANSLATION: Learn Hadith No 14-15 by heart from ‘Forty Gems of Beauty’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmed RA

Eng. Link https://www.alislam.org/library/books/Forty_Gems_of_Beauty20080905MN

SALAT: Namaz with translation, Tashahhud to Tasleem (salam)

PRAYERS WITH TRANSLATION: Quranic Prayer, 3,4and 5 phrases recited after certain Quranic verses

(Enclosed)

KALAM-UL-IMAM: The name of a selected book by Promised Messiah AS will be announced by the Jamat

FOR STUDY:

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History of Islam, Jurisprudence/Fiqahi Masail

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TERM WISE DIVISION OF CURRICULUM

3RD TERM APRIL -JUNE 2017

THE HOLY QURAN: Learn the translation of Ruku 29 –30 (2 Raku) of Surah Al- Baqarah by

Maulawi Sher Ali RA

TAFSEER: Surah Al-Baqarah Rukuh 29 –30 short commentaries. English Link: https://www.alislam.org/quran/fivevol/Part%2002.pdf

HIFZ-E-QURAN: (LEARNING QURAN BY HEART) Revision and Exam of Al Khaf Chapter 18 Last 10 verses

AHADITH WITH TRANSLATION: Learn Hadith No 17-18 by heart from ‘Forty Gems of Beauty’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmed RA

English Link: https://www.alislam.org/library/books/Forty_Gems_of_Beauty20080905MN. pdf

SALAT: Revision of Complete namaz with translation,

PRAYERS WITH TRANSLATION: 1 Prayer of Holy Prophet PBUH

Revision of 5 phrases recited after certain Quranic verses (Enclosed)

KALAM-UL-IMAM: The name of a selected book By Promised Messiah AS

will be announced by the Jamat

FOR STUDY: History of Islam Jurisprudence/Fiqahi Masail

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TERM WISE DIVISION OF CURRICULUM

4TH TERM JULY-SEPTEMBER 2017

THE HOLY QURAN: Revision and exam of the translation of Surah Al-Baqarah Ruku

31–32 (2 Ruku)

TAFSEER: Revision and exam Surah Al-Baqarah Rukuh 31-32 short

commentaries English Link: https://www.alislam.org/quran/fivevol/Part%2002.pdf

SALAT: Test Complete Namaz with Translation.

PRAYERS WITH TRANSLATION: Test 5 phrases recited after certain Quranic verses

Revision of complete Janaza Prayer

KALAM-UL-IMAM: The name of a selected book By Promised Messiah AS will be

announced by the Jamat

FOR STUDY: History of Islam Jurisprudence/Fiqahi Masail

SPECIAL COMPETITIONS

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ESSAY WRITING TOPICS

LAJNA LEVEL 2 (UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE):

“The need and benefits of religion in modern society”

LAJNA LEVEL 1 (OVER 25 YEARS OF AGE):

“Practical ways to develop love of Allah in children”

RULES

All Participants of the National Essay competition should follow

the following guidelines:

o Have a separate title page consisting of the following: o Name, Majalis Name, Group (over/under 25) o Language of Essay, and word count o Word Count must be between 3500 to 4000 words. o The last date to submit your essay is 20th April, 2017.

Any essay received after the due date shall not be entered into the competition.

NOTE: Participation in essay writing competition is optional but

your participation will be highly appreciated. The winning essay

will be awarded with a cash prize

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SEYYEDA NUSRAT JEHAN BEGUM RA AWARD

STAGE 1 (FOR BEGINNERS)

NOTE: Participation in special competition is optional but your

participation will be highly appreciated.

This year the “Seyyeda Nusrat Jehan BegumRA Award” has 3

Stages. Stage 1 is for the beginners, who are taking part first time, in this competition. A shield/prize will be given to those Lajna members, who complete the following tasks by the National Ijtema 2017.

The last date of submission of the names of successful participants

for Seyyeda Nusrat Jehan Begum Award competition is 16th

July

2017.

Majlis president or Majlis secretary Ta’leem will conduct the test at any time as per local convenience (oral or written,

whichever method is convenient for them).

Majlis president will submit the certified names of successful participants to Headquarters must by due date and prizes will be

given at the National Ijtema. Inshallah.

HOLY QURAN: Learn the following part of the Holy Quran with word-by- word

translation in Urdu or English: First Half Part of Part 3

NOTE: Participants will be asked to translate four Portions,

Consisting of at least four lines from any page of selected part of

the Holy Quran. If the participant earns 70% or more marks, only

then will her name be sent for the shield.

AHADITH: Memorize Arabic text with translation of first 10 Ahadith

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from “Forty Gems of Beauty” by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad RA

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NOTE: Majlis President or Secretary Ta’leem will listen at least

six to eight Ahadith with translation.

QASEEDAH: Memorize following portions of the Qaseedah written by Promised Messiah AS.

Verses 1-20

NOTE: For the test, Participants must recite the entire

section of the Qaseedah at one time.

KALAM-UL-IMAM: Books of the Promised Messiah AS.

“Kashti Nooh” by Promised Messiah AS.

English Link: http://www.alislam.org/library/books/Noahs-

Ark-Kashti-Nuh.pdf

NOTE: Participants should write very brief summary, maximum

2 pages, of the book in her own words OR she may verbally

summarize what she has read in the book i.e. when it was

written, what is the topic some main points discussed under the

topic

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SEYYEDA NUSRAT JEHAN BEGUM RA AWARD

STAGE 2

NOTE: Participation in special competition is optional but your

participation will be highly appreciated.

This year” Seyeda Nusrat Jehan Begum RA Award” has 3 Stages.

Stage 2 is for those who took part in the competition last year as

well. A shield/prize will be given to those Lajna members, who

complete the following tasks by the National Ijtema.The last date

of submission of the names of successful participants for Seyeda

Nusrat Jehan Begum Award competition is 16th

July 2017.

Majlis president or Majlis secretary Ta’leem will conduct the test at any time as per local convenience (oral or written,

whichever method is convenient for them).

Majlis president will submit the certified names of successful

participants to Headquarters must by due date and prizes will be given at the National Ijtema. Inshallah.

HOLY QURAN: Learn the following part of the Holy Quran with word-by- word

translation in Urdu or English: Second Half Part of part 3

TAFSEER: Second Half Part of Part 3, explanatory notes from Tafseer-e- Sagheer By Hazrat Musleh Maud RA

NOTE: Participants will be asked to translate four Portions,

Consisting of at least four lines from any page of selected part of

the Holy Quran. If the participant earns 70% marks or more, only

then will her name be sent for the shield.

AHADITH:

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Memorize Arabic text with translation of first 11 – 20 Ahadith

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from “Forty Gems of Beauty” by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad RA.

NOTE: Majlis President or Secretary Ta’leem will listen at least six to eight Ahadith with translation.

QASEEDAH: Memorize following portions of the Qaseedah دیصقه written by

Promised Messiah AS. Verses 21-40

NOTE: Participants must recite the ENTIRE SECTION of the Qaseedah at one time.

KALAM-UL-IMAM: Books of the Promised Messiah AS

“Blessings of Prayers” By Promised Messiah AS

English Link: http://www.alislam.org/library/browse/volume/Ruhani_Khazain/b

ook/Barakat_uddua/?l=English

NOTE: Participants should write very brief summary, maximum

2 pages, of the book in her own words OR she may verbally

summarize what she has read in the book i.e. when it was

written, what is the topic some main points discussed under the

topic

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SEYYEDA NUSRAT JEHAN BEGUM RA AWARD

STAGE 3

NOTE: Participation in special competition is optional but your

participation will be highly appreciated.

This year” Seyyeda Nusrat Jehan Begum RA Award” has 3 Stages.

Stage 3 is for those who took part in the competition stage 2 last

year as well. A shield/prize will be given to those Lajna members,

who complete the following tasks by the 20th July, 2017.The last

date of submission of the names of successful participants for

Seyyeda Nusrat Jehan Begum Award competition is 16th July 2017. Majlis president or Majlis secretary Ta’leem will conduct the test at any time as per local convenience (oral or written, whichever method is convenient for them).

Majlis president will submit the certified names of successful participants to Headquarters must by due date and prizes will be

given at the National Ijtema. Inshallah.

HOLY QURAN: Learn the following part of the Holy Quran with word-by- word translation in Urdu or English:

Chapter 18 Sura Kahf

TAFSEER: Second Half Part of Part 3, explanatory notes from

Tafseer -e- Sagheer By Hazrat Musleh Maood RA

NOTE: Participants will be asked to translate four Portions,

Consisting of at least four lines from any page of selected part of

the Holy Quran. If the participant earns 70% marks or more, only

then will her name be sent for the shield.

AHADITH Memorize Arabic text with translation of first 21- 30 Ahadith

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From, “Forty Gems of Beauty” by Hazrat Mirza

Bashir Ahmad RA.

NOTE: Majlis President or Secretary Ta’leem will listen at

least six to eight Ahadith with translation.

QASEEDAH: Memorize following portions of the Qaseedah دیصقه written by Promised MessiahAS Verses 21-40

NOTE: For the test, participants must recite the ENTIRE

SECTION of the Qaseedah at one time.

KALAM UL IMAM: Books of the Promised Messiah AS

“Victory of Islam “By Promised Messiah AS

English Link: https://www.alislam.org/library/browse/volume/Ruhani_Khazain/

book/Fateh_Islam/?l=English#page/1/mode/1up

NOTE: Participants should write very brief summary, maximum 2

pages, of the book in her own words OR she may verbally

summarize what she has read in the book i.e. when it was written,

what is the topic some main points discussed under the topic

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TRANSLATION OF

THE HOLY QURAN COMPETITION

STAGE 1 (FOR BEGINNERS) Stage 1 is for the beginners, who are taking part first time, in this competition. Learn the translation of part 1-5 of the Holy Quran and

participate in the National exam. The names of successful

participants will send to Huzoor-e-Anwar with the request for

special prayers and prizes will be awarded at the National Ijtema

2017.The Exam date of the Holy Quran Translation

competition is 16th July 2017.

STAGE 2

Stage 2 is for those who took part in the competition last year as

well. Learn the translation of part 6 and 7 of the Holy Quran and

participate in the National exam. The names of successful

participants will send to Huzur-e-Anwar with the request for

special prayers and prizes will be awarded at the National Ijtema

2017.The Exam date of the Holy Quran Translation

competition is 16th July 2017.

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NAZM LEARNING BY HEART

(HIFZ-E-NAZM) COMPETITION

Learn the following 5 Nazms of Promised Messiah AS by heart.

Anyone who achieves 85% or above will pass. Prizes will be

awarded at the National Ijtema.

AUSAF-E-QURAN MAJEED (TOTAL 9 COUPLETS) Noor e FurqaN hey jo sub nooroN sey Ajla nikla Paak who jis sey yih anwar ka dariya nikla

MA’ARFAT E HUQ (TOTAL 9 COUPLETS) Awaaz a’a rahi hey yih phono graph sey DhoonDho khuda ko dil sey na laaf o guzaaf sey

DARS-E-TOHEED (TOTAL 5 COUPLETS) Who dekhta hey ghairoN sey kioN dil lagatey ho

Jo kuch butoN main patey ho us main who kia naheeN

BAD ZANNI SEY BACH (TOTAL 13 COUPLETS) Agar dil main tumharey shar naheeN

To phr kioN zan e Bad sey Dar naheeN

HUJOOM E MUSHKILAT SEY NIKLANEY KA TAREEQ (TOTAL 8 COUPLETS) Ik nah ik din paish ho ga too fana k samney

Chal naheeN sakti kisi ki kuch qaza k samney

PRAYERS

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FUNERAL PRAYER (DUA-E-JANAZA)

TRANSLATION:

O Allah, forgive our living ones and our deceased

ones and those of us who are present and those

who are absent, and our young ones and our old

ones and our males and our females. O Allah

those of us whom Thou grandest life, keep them

firm on Islam, and those of us whom Thou

causest to die, cause them to die in the f a i t h .

Deprive us not, O Allah, of the bene- fits relating

to the deceased and subject us not to trial after

him.

(Ibn Maja Kitabul-Janaiz, page 1 0 7 ).

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QURANIC PRAYER

TRANSLATION: My Lord, grant me the power that I may be grateful for Thy

favour which Thou hast bestowed upon me and upon my

parents, and that I may do such good works as may please

Thee. And make my seed righteous for me. I do turn to Thee;

and, truly, I am of those who submit to Thee.’

[46:16]

PRAYER OF HOLY PROPHET P B U H

عي، شر من بك ذ أعوذ إني للهم ا ا شر ومن سم

ومن قل بي، شر ومن لساني، شر ومن ، ی بصر

ھني شر

TRANSLATION: O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the evils of my hearing, the

evils of my seeing, the evils of my tongue; the evils of my

heart and the evils of passions

PHRASES RECITED AFTER

CERTAIN QURANIC VERSES

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WHEN ONE LISTEN THE FOLLOWING VERSE OF SURA YASIN

Which, then, of the favors of your Lord will you twain deny, O men and jinn?

ONE SHOULD SAY:

None of your favors we deny, O our Lord

WHEN ONE LISTEN THE FOLLOWING VERSE OF SURA RAHMAN

PHRASES RECITED AFTER

CERTAIN QURANIC VERSES

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Who can quicken the bones when they are decayed?

ONE SHOULD SAY

He who created them the first time, will quicken them and He knows well the condition of every created thing

WHEN ONE LISTENS THE FOLLOWING VERSE OF SURA AL- SHAMS 91:9

And He revealed to it what is wrong for it what is

right for it….

ONE SHOULD SAY

O God! Give myself what is right and purified for it.

Thou are the best of them who purified it. Thou are

the Guardian and Master of it

WHERE IS THE MENTION OF PARADISE ONE SHOULD SAY:

O Allah admit us to it with Your Mercy

WHERE PUNISHMENT IS MENTIONED THERE THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE

PRAYED:

O Allah! Do not punish us

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AHADITH

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HADITH NO. 11

THE HIGH CONCEPT OF OBEDIENCE IN

ISLAM

Narrated by Ibni ‘Umar, Allah be pleased

with him: I heard the Prophet of Allah

(peace and blessings of Allah be on him)

say:

“It is binding on a Muslim to listen to and

carry out an order issued by his officers

whether he likes it or not, except when it

involves the violation of a commandment

of God or His Prophet or of a superior

officer.”

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HADITH NO. 12

A WORD OF TRUTH TO THE WRONGDOING

RULER IS THE BEST FORM OF JIHAD.

Narrated by Hadrat Tariq bin Shihbab, Allah

be pleased with him: While the Prophet of

Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be on

him) was setting forth on a journey and

putting his foot in the stirrup, a person

enquired of him which form of Jihad was the

best, he said,

“The word of truth to the wrongdoing ruler.”

(Nasa’i)

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HADITH NO.13

SHOW COMPASSION TO YOUNG ONES AND

RECOGNIZE THE RIGHTS OF YOUR ELDERS.

Narrated by Hadrat Abdullah Ibni ‘Umar,

Allah be pleased with him: The Prophet of

Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be on

him) said:

“One who had no compassion for our young

ones and did not recognize the rights of our

elders was not of us.” (Abu Dawud)

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HADITH NO.14

DISOBEDIENCE TO PARENTS AND LYING ARE THE

GREATEST SINS

Narrated by Ḥaḍrat Abū Bakr Siddīq, Allāh be pleased with

him: Said the Prophet of Allāh (peace of Allāh and His

blessings be on him): “Shall I apprise you of the three great

sins?” We said, ‘Aye, O Prophet of Allāh.’ He said:

“Hearken!

The biggest sin is setting up equals to All āh and then

disobedience of parents and neglect of duty to them,” and,

leaving the cushion he was leaning against, and sitting up

in a roused manner, he said with great force, “Hearken!

And lying,” and he repeated it so many times that we

wished he had left it off at that and not strained himself so

much.

(Bukh ārī) 37

HADITH NO.15

RESPECT YOUR CHILDREN AND GIVE THEM THE BEST

EDUCATION

Narrated by Ḥaḍrat Anas bin Mālik, Allāh be

pleased with him: Said the Prophet of Allāh

(peace of Allāh be on him and His blessings):

“Respect your children and cultivate in them the

best of manners.”

(Ibn Mājah)

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ہللالسو ر ان ۃر یھر یاب عن

ل ص وسلم لیہ ع ه ـ ل لا

ۃ ار لما ح نک تقال

ا ھ ال م ل ع بر ا ل

ا ھ ب س ح ل و

ا ھ ین د ل و ا ھ ال م ج ل و

لدا ات ذ ب ر اظف ف ین

اک د ی ت ب ر ت(یبخار)

HADITH NO.16

CHOOSE YOUR WIFE FOR HER RELIGIOUS PIETY

Narrated by Ḥaḍrat Abū Hurairah, Allāh be pleased

with him: Said the Prophet of Allāh (peace and

blessings of Allāh be on him): “In marrying a woman, a

man’s choice of a spouse is determined by the

consideration of her wealth, her family and her physical

beauty and her religious piety, but thou shouldst make

thy life happy, prosperous and successful, by choosing

a spouse, on account of her religious piety, otherwise

thy hands will ever remain in dust.”

(Bukh ārī

HADITH NO.17

THE BEST OF MEN IS ONE WHO IS BEST IN

TREATING HIS WIFE

Narrated by Ḥaḍrat Jābir, Allāh be pleased

with him: Said the Prophet of Allāh (peace

and blessings of Allāh be on him): “Best of

you is one who is best in his treatment of

his wife and I am the best of you in the

treatment of my family.”

(Tirmidhī)

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HADITH NO.18

THE BEST OF MEN IS ONE WHO IS BEST IN

TREATING HIS WIFE

Narrated by Ḥaḍrat ‘Abdullāh bin Abī Aufā,

Allāh be pleased with him: Said the Prophet of

Allāh (peace and blessings of Allāh be on

him): “I swear by the Being who holds the life

of Muḥammad in His hands that no woman

shall be deemed to have done her duty by her

God unless she has done her duty to her

husband.”

(Ibn Mājah)

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JURISPRUDENCE /

FIQAHI MASAIL

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JURISPRUDENCE/FIQAHI MASAIL

SALAT

CONDITIONS OF SALAT

The prayer has shuroot (conditions), arkaan (pillars),

and wajibaat (requirements). It also has things that are

sunnah (recommended), and things that are makrooh

(disliked). Then there are things that are generally

permissible to be done in the salat. These are the things

that are necessary for the validation of the salat and for

this reason a believer should not remain ignorant about

them. The conditions are prerequisites that have to be

met before a person begins their salat. They have to be

met in order for the salat to be valid. If a person does not

fulfill anyone of these conditions for any reason,

whether it be due to ignorance, forgetfulness, or

intentionally does not do them, then their salat is invalid.

Once a person realizes that he/she missed a condition

they should repeat that salat. The conditions of salat are

following five:

1. Time

2. The removal of impurities

3. The covering of one's Awrah 4. Facing the Qiblah 5. Intention

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COMMENCEMENT OF TIME

The Prayer should be offered within the fixed time allotted for that particular Prayer.

THE REMOVAL OF IMPURITIES

1. The body should be clean from all filth. 2. Clothing should be clean. 3. The place and mat of Prayer must be neat and clean.

THE COVERING OF ONE'S AWRAH

During Prayer, one's body should be decently covered.

In case of men, this can be defined as an area of body

beginning from the navel down to the end of the knee-

cap.

As far as women are concerned, they should cover their

entire body, including their arms but excluding the

hands and feet. However, when praying at home or

among other women, they do not have to cover their

faces

FACING THE QIBLAH

All Muslims must face towards the Ka'aba during the

prayer. Qibla is the Ka'aba in Makkah, the first house of

worship built on earth.

THE INTENTION

To perform a Prayer must be made prior to the

beginning of the Prayer

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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT SALAT

Q1. IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO PRAY SALAT IN A DARK PLACE?

Yes, it is permissible and proved from Books of Hadith that holy

Prophet PBUH himself offered salt in the dark.

Q2. WHAT IS PROSTRATION OF FORGETFULNESS OR SAJIDA

SAHUVE AND WHEN AND HOW IT SHOULD BE OFFERED?

The prostration of forgetfulness is:

Two prostrations that the one praying makes in order to

compensate for mistakes occurring in the prayer due to

forgetfulness. Sajida Sahuve causes are three: 1. Having added something. 2. Having omitted something. 3. Having been in a state of doubt.

There are times in our prayers when we may forget something,

or we may have doubt that we have completed an action, etc. In

this situation the Prophet PBUH

commanded such a person to

perform two prostrations before giving the salutation.

Q3. CAN SOMEONE COMPLETE HIS SUNAT PRAYER IF THE

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER HAS STARTED?

Once the congregational Prayer has begun, one should not

commence with Sunnat and Nafl Prayer. If someone is already

engaged in Sunnat Prayer when the Imam starts the Prayer, and he

finds himself in the middle of a row formed for the congregational

Prayer, he should terminate his Prayer immediately and join in the

congregation. If he is offering his Sunnat or Nafl Prayer away

from the Prayer Service and he thinks that he can join in the

congregation without losing much of the first Rak'at, he may

complete his Prayer; otherwise he

should terminate his Prayer and join the congregation.

Q4. WHEN A PERSON OFFERS HIS MISSED FAJAR PRAYER,

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DOES HE NEED TO OFFER SUNAT PRAYER BEFORE FARZ?

If a person missed Fajr prayer and he has to offer Fajr as a QAZA

(missed), then he should start with the Sunnah prayer and offer

farz of fajar after offering Sunat. It is only for Fajar prayr, for all

other (QAZA) missed prayers has to offer only farz raka’at (not

Sunah).

Q5. CAN LADIES OFFER PRAYER WEARING HALVE SLEEVES

SHIRTS?

No, for women, arms are one of the body parts which must be covered during the prayer. So in halve sleeves salat is imperfect.

Q6. IF A PERSON COMES IN THE MOSQUE AND FINDS THAT

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER IS ALREADY STARTED, WHAT

SHOULD HE DO?

If the Prayer has already started, the latecomer should join in the

congregation in the position in which he finds them. For example,

if they are in the Standing position, he should start his Prayer in

standing position but if they are prostrating, he should join the

congregation in prostration. When the Imam ends the

congregational Prayer by saying the Salutation, i.e; Assalamu

'Alaikum wa Rahmatullah and turning his face towards the right

and towards the left, the person who joined the Prayer later should

go into Qiyam position and complete the missed Raka'at of his

Prayer individually.

Q7. CAN NAFIL BE OFFERED BETWEEN SUNAT AND FARZ OF

FAJAR PRAYER?

No. it is forbidden to offer nafil between sunah and faraz of fajar

even after faraz till the sun is raised fully.

Q8. IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO RECITE THE QURANIC PRAYERS IN

RAKU AND SUJOOD?

Reciting Quranic prayers in raku and sujood is not allowed. Raku

and sujood both positions are a state of supplication. Quranic

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prayers demand dignity, so someone is not allowed to recite the

Holy Quran in these positions.

Q9. IS IT NECESSARY DURING THE PRAYER TO KEEP THE

QURANIC RECITATION IN ORDER?

Yes, it is necessary because the Quranic order is guided and set

by Allah. Ignoring the Quranic order makes the prayer fasid

(corrupt).

Q10. DURING FRIDAY SERMON, IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO DRINK

WATER, OFFERING WATER TO SOMEONE ELSE OR ASKING

FOR WATER FROM SOMEONE ELSE?

No all three scenarios are not allowed during the Friday sermon as

the Friday sermon is a part of Friday prayer and a substitutes for

two farz of Zuhar.

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FUNERAL

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MANNER OF BATHING A DECEASED PERSON

When it seems that someone is approaching his time of death,

people around him (such as family or friends) should recite the

Surah Yaaseen (Ch. 36 of the Holy Quran).

After someone’s demise, the eyes of the deceased should be closed

by hand and a cloth band should be used round his chin and head

so that his mouth is closed.

THE BODY SHOULD BE BATHED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:

Fresh or lukewarm water should be used to wash the body three

times. The practice of the Holy Prophet PBUH was to put some

leaves of a Beri (Name of a tree) in the water for washing the dead

body. First of all, those limbs, which are washed during normal

Wudhu (Ablutions), should be washed though it is not required to

pour water in the mouth or nostrils to clean them or to wash the

feet. Next the body should be washed, first the right side and then

the left. Private parts of the body should remain covered by a cloth.

Men alone can bathe male persons and women alone can bathe

female persons. The body should then be wrapped in a shroud,

which normally is made of an in- expensive white cloth. The

shroud for men consists of three pieces of cloth; a top sheet to

cover the top part of the body, a bottom sheet to cover the lower

part and a large sheet to cover the whole body from head to feet.

For a female, however, two additional pieces of cloth are used, one

for her chest and the other for her head. Islam instructs that one

should arrange the burial with utmost simplicity

FUNERAL PRAYER

The Imam commences the Prayer by saying Allahu Akbar, i.e;

Allah is the Greatest, loudly. The followers say the same in a low

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tone. The Imam then recites Thanaa and Surah Fatiha silently. He

then says Allahu Akbar without raising his hand. The followers say

Allahu Akbar too but in a low tone. Then, the whole congregation

recites Durood silently. After that the Imam says Allahu Akbar for

the third time audibly and the particular prayers for the deceased as

given below are recited. The Imam thensays Allahu Akbar for the

fourth time and, turning his face towards the right says Assalam-o-

Alaikum-wa-Rahmatullah, and turning his face towards the left

repeats the same to mark the end of the Prayer. The followers, too,

say Assalam-o-Alaikum-wa- Rahmatullah, in a low tone and also

turn their faces to the right and left. There is no Ruku or Prostration

in the Funeral Prayer

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THE HISTORY OF ISLAM

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THE HISTORY OF ISLAM

COMMENCEMENT OF PROPHETHOOD

The Holy Prophet PBUH used to go to the Cave of Hira as a routine,

where he would worship God in his own manner. Holy dreams had

already begun by this time. The Holy Prophet (saws) spent 6 months

doing the same. He had reached the age of 40 and his age and personality

had matured enough for Prophethood. Once during these times when it

was a Monday in the last 10 days of Ramadan, and the Holy Prophet PBUH was busy in worship as usual, an angel, Hazrat Jibraeel AS appeared

before him and said: “Read” meaning recite so that you can deliver it to

people. The Holy Prophet PBUH replied" یما انا بقار But I can’t read”۔

On hearing this, Hazrat Jibraeel as held the Holy Prophet PBUH hugged

him tight and then said once more, اقرا " " Read”. The Holy Prophet PBUH

had the same reply. Hazrat Jibraeel as held him tight to his chest again

and s " قراا '" Read” but the Holy Prophet PBUH had the same reply. Hazrat

Jibraeeel as then repeated his action for the third time (as if he was

trying to reach his heart through this action. Once Hazrat Jibraeelas was

convinced that the Holy Prophet PBUH was ready to accept his message)

he released him from the hug and said “Read” and then disappeared.

The Holy Prophet PBUH was very disturbed by this incident, worrying

what had just happened and what was to happen next. The Holy Prophet PBUH rushed home and exclaimed to Khadija rz “Cover me with a cloth,

Cover me with a cloth” Hazrat Khadija rz covered him with a piece of

cloth. Once the Holy Prophet PBUH felt settled, he said to Hazrat Khadijha rz “I am scared of myself”

Hazrat Khadija rz

consoled the Holy Prophet PBUH that God would never

disgrace a man as pious and virtuous as him. She took him to her cousin

Waraqah bin Naufal. Waraqah bin Naufal was an aged religious scholar.

He had lost his eyesight. He had given up shirk and accepted

Christianity. He also had knowledge of the prophets before his time.

After listening to what had just happened with the Holy Prophet PBUH he

replied, “This is the same angel that used to bring revelations to Hazrat

Musa AS. Alas! I wish I could live for the time that your people

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drive you out of your country. If I am alive then I will help you with all

my might “But Warqah bin Naufal passed away a little while after this

incident.

INTERRUPTION IN THE COURSE OF

REVELATION (FATRAT- UL–WAHY)

Revelations to the Holy Prophet PBUH came to a pause after this incident,

and according to a tradition, there was no revelation for about 40 days.

This is the called the period of " یالوح ۃفتر" or Interruption in the Course

of Revelation.

The Holy Prophet PBUH spent this time with great restlessness. He was

worried what the purpose of the coming of the angel was and if what

was revealed to him was indeed from God or just a fragment of his

imagination.

During this period, once when the Holy Prophet PBUH was on his way

back from the Cave of Hira, he heard a voice from the sky. When he

looked up, he saw the same angle seated in a glorious chair between the

earth and the sky. The Holy Prophet PBUH was fearful and headed home

in a hurry. On reaching home he said to Hazrat Khadija rz, “Cover me

with a cloth, cover me with a cloth”

Hazrat Khadija rz covered him up. As the he laid down, the Holy Prophet PBUH heard a voice from the sky and a verse of Surah al Mudathir was

revealed. After this revelation continued consistently.

COMMENCEMENT OF PREACHING

The Holy Prophet PBUH was now able to preach peacefully and

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consistently, he therefore started inviting people toward the Unity of

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God. He started preaching, very secretly, to only his family and close

friends.

THE HOLY PROPHET’S PBUH WAY OF TAKING BAIT

The Holy Prophet’s PBUH method of taking bait was such that he held the

hand of whoever wished to perform the bait, and recited with him the

acceptance of Islam. He also took a pledge of allegiance from the new

convert. The bait included accepting the Oneness of God, refraining from

associating partners with him, refraining from evil acts such as theft,

adultery, murder, and falsehood. The bait for ladies included the same

conditions; accept the Holy Prophet PBUH did not hold their hands, just

made them repeat the words of the bait after him. Purdah was particularly

taken care of while taking bait from ladies. After the commandment of

Purdah was revealed, men and women were not allowed to display their

beauty to each other, neither through the eyes, nor through touch.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF HOLY PROPHET PBUH

The Holy Quran and Ahadith present a detailed account of the morals,

character and life of the Holy Prophet PBUHA brief synopsis is presented

here in light of the above sources.

The Holy Prophet PBUH was a very strong, pleasant looking man of a

medium height. He had a large head, strong built, a long neck, thin nose,

prominent black eyes (which were often half closed), a wide forehead, long

thick eye lashes, teeth as bright white as pearls. His abdomen was level

with his chest. He had large fair colored hands and feet. His face was

rather round. He had no hair on his body, accept a line of hiar from this

chest t to his navel. On his back, between the shoulders, was a red level

piece of flesh, known as 'the Seal of Prophethood'

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The Holy Prophet’s PBUH hair was neither curly, nor were they entirely

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straight, rather they were a little falcate, with their length usually

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reaching the tip of his ears. The Holy Prophet PBUH often oiled his hair

and placed a cloth underneath his head covering. He would sometimes

comb his hair by parting them from one side, while sometimes he would

comb them all together. According to his companions, the Holy Prophet PBUH only had a few white hair close to his demise, which were only about

20 or so.

The Holy Prophet PBUH would often wear a sheet, but he preferred a

stitched kurta with long sleeves. He also used, pyjama, and sadree (clothes

filled with cotton wool) in winter, and used a towel after wudu.

The Holy Prophet PBUH also used a cap, but he would wear a amama or

Turban at Juma. He preferred white clothes, but also used red, green and

orange colours. He would offer 2 rakaats of prayer after wearing a new

dress and would give away his old clothing to the needy. He used leather

socks, and would pass his wet hands over them during wudu (masah). He

used leather shoes with 2 laces

In order to write letters to the king of Ajam (since the people of Ajam

only accepted letters with a stamp), Holy Prophet PBUH ordered a silver

ring to be made. One of the lines of that ring had Muhammad (saw),

another had Prophet and a third one had Allah written on it. The stone of

that ring was from the Ethiopian region. The Holy Prophet PBUH used to

wear this ring on his left hand and used it to stamp letters. After the death

of Holy Prophet PBUH this ring was used by Hadhrat Abu Bakar rz then

Hadhrat Umar rz and then Hadhrat Usman rz It was used until it fell into a

well named Arees.

Holy Prophet PBUH used to lean forward while walking and used to keep

his eyes down. Usually, He PBUH would go ahead of his companions while

walking and was always the first one to greet whomever he met on his

way.

The Holy Prophet PBUH had a very jovial manner. He liked jokes but his

jokes were always free of lies. He PBUH chose his words very carefully

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while talking. He PBUH talked slowly, with clarity and comity. He PBUH

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never talked unnecessarily and usually repeated his sentence three times.

Occasionally he would recite couplets as well. His laughter was usually

only a slight smile.

The Holy Prophet PBUH ate simple meals, such as bread made of wheat

flour. He PBUH would go many day on an empty stomach. At times, there

would be no cooking for a month and He PBUH would rely on just milk and

dates. He PBUH never ate food on table or plates but rather used a leather

dining spread. Although, in meat he liked leg meat (Dasti); in vegetables

he liked long gourd (loki); in curries he liked Sareed (a very likeable food

of Arab); but He (saws) didn’t mind eating vinegar with bread as well. He

(saws) also liked olives, olive oil, dates, honey, watermelon, sangtra,

halwa and kheer.

He (saws) was careful, not only of inner purity, but also paid attention to

physical cleanliness. He PBUH would use a Miswaak on returning home. He PBUH had a habit of taking a bath and used atleast 3 liters of water while

bathing. He PBUH was known because of his lovely fragrance. He PBUH

carried a bottle of Attar (perfume) with him which he used to apply. He PBUH would never reject a gift of milk or perfume and would give a better

gift in return.

He PBUH did not like sleeping before Isha as He PBUH feared missing the

Isha prayer. But after Isha, He PBUH did not spend a lot of time in

unnecessary conversations.

While sleeping, He PBUH used to put his right hand under his right cheek.

According to traditions, He PBUH would put both his hands together (while

reciting the last three Surah of the Holy Quran), blow on his hands and rub

them on his body. He PBUH used to repeat this process three times.

The bed of the Holy Prophet PBUH was made of leather and was filled with

fibrins of dates. His PBUH whole life was an excellent example of simplicity

and contentment. Even at the time of his death, He PBUH did not leave

behind anything except his weapons, a hinny, land that he had given to

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charity and his children.

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AAL-E-MUHAMMAD SWA (WIVES AND OFFSPRING)

OF HOLY PROPHET PBUH

The children of Holy Prophet PBUH were all mothered by Hadhrat Khadija rz

except for Hadhrat Ibrahim rz Hadharat Ibrahim rz was born in the last few

years of Holy Propehts’ (saws) life and was mothered by Hadhrat Maria

Qabtia rz

Hadrat Khadija rz mothered 3 sons and 4 daughters of the Holy Prophet

(saws). His sons’ names were Qasim rz Tahir rz and Tayab rz His

daughters’ names were Zainab rz Ruqayya rz Umm-e-Kulsoom rz and

Fatima rz All of his sons died in their childhood but his daughters grew up

and accepted Islam. Apart from Hadhrat Fatima rz none of the other

daughters had any children. The eldest daughter, Hadhrat Zainab rz was

married to Abu-al-Aas Bin Rabi; who was a relative of Hadhrat Khadija rz

From this marriage, Hadhrat Zainab rz gave birth to a son, named Ali; and

a daughter named Umama. Ali died in his childhood and Umama was

married to Hadhrat Ali rz after the death of Hadhrat Fatima rz But Umama

did not have any children from this marriage. Abu-al-Aas did not accept

Islam for many years after hijrah, because of which, Hadhrat Zainab rz had

to face many hardships. Hadhrat Zainab (rz) died while the Holy Prophet PBUH was still alive.

Both Hadhrat Ruqayya rz and Hadhrat Umm-e-Kulsoom rz were engaged

to Abu Lahabs’ sons Atba and Utaiba. Due to the opposition of Islam,

both of these engagements were ended before marriage. After this, both

Hadhrat Ruqayya rz and Hadhrat Umm-e-Kulsoom rz were married to

Hadhrat Usman rz one after the other. Because of these marriages,

Hadhrat Usman rz is called Zulnoorain (possessor of 2 sources of light).

Hadhrat Ruqayya (rz) and Hadhrat Umm-e-Kulsoom rz did not have any

children. Hadhrat Ruqayya rz died in the battle of Badr and Hadhrat

Umm-e-Kulsoom rz passed away after the conquest of Makkah.

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Hazrat Fatima rz was the Holy Prophet’s PBUH youngest and dearest

daughter. She was married to Hazrat Ali rz after hijrah and Hazrat Imam

Hassan rz and Hazrat Imam Hussain rz were born from this marriage.

Members of their progeny are called Syed. Hazrat Fatima rz passed away

6 months after the demise of the Holy Prophet PBUH

THE EVENT OF MIRAAJ (THE ASCENSION) ISRAAH

(THE NIGHT JOURNEY)

The event of Miraaj (the Ascension) Israah (The night Journey) are two

very important events in Islam- long discussions on which soon began

after the demise of the Holy Prophet, and continue till today. Hence it is

of utmost importance to clarify the wide number of misunderstandings

and interpretations regarding these two events- most of which are existent

in the minds of a large number of Muslims.

The first misconception that has become common is that Isra and Miraj

are the same event, or that they are two parts of the same incident.

However, in reality, Miraj (ascension) is the name of the spiritual journey

on 5th year of his Prophethood- in which the Holy Prophet was brought

up from Mecca to the sky and he appeared in the court of his Lord. Isra

on the other hand is that spiritual journey which was undertaken from

Mecca to the farther Mosque (Bait ul Muqasad)

In the Quran, Hadith and authentic traditions both cases have been

described separately. The Quran states these journeys in separate chapters

with separate conditions and details. Similarly the Hadith also prove these

events were separate and not linked. The most authentic book of Hadith

Sahih Bukhari has made mention of Miraaj and Isra in separate chapters

also. Infact famous Historians have even described Miraj and Isra on

different dates, with differing details. Hence the evidence that are gained

from the Qur'an, the Hadith and history indicates that these two different

trip events actually were undertaken at different times.

Further analysis reveals that although Miraj and Israh may have occurred

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at close times and perhaps can be linked in their spiritual nature-

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they are in fact different and separate. Although both trips originated

from Mecca- In Miraj (ascension journey) the Holy Prophet was taken

from Mecca and straight to the heavens, while in Isra from Mecca to the

farther Mosque (Bait ul Muqadus).

The second mistake which commonly exists is that- these are considered

to be Physical journeys as taken by the physical body. However, the

Quran, Hadith and all the historical evidence strongly refute this idea. In

the Holy Quran regarding Miraj we read :

“The heart of the Prophet lied not in seeing what he saw.” (53:12)

That, whatever was seen on this occasion by His heart was right and true-

and that his heart was not mistaken to understand and interpret the vision.

So it is obvious that this was a spiritual journey and not an actual

physical journey.

Similarly, there is also a clear indication from the Hadith that Miraj was a

spiritual journey. The Hadith state that when the vision of the Holy

Prophet’s ascension to heaven took place he was sleeping. However, his

sleep was not like ordinary people- however the great Glory of the Holy

Prophet PBUH was that his eyes slept while his heart was awake in the

remembrance of his Lord. In another tradition it is mentioned that this

ascension was shown between the state of sleep and awakening. In a third

Hadith it is mentioned that the Holy Prophet was awakened after the

vision. In a fourth Hadith- Hazrat Ayesharz is reported to have said that if

a person mentions to you that in the event of Miraj the Holy Prophet saw

God with his own physical eyes- then he is a liar and do not believe him.

Then, from numerous books of the Life of the Holy Prophet PBUH it can be

proven that Miraj was not a physical journey but rather a spiritual

journey. The famous Muslim historian Ibn Ishaq has reiterated the

narration of Hazrat Ayesha- that on the night of Miraj the physical body

of the Holy Prophet did not disappear- rather it remained in this world

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for the whole time. What more is needed to prove that Miraj was indeed

a spiritual ascension?!

At the same time, when we analyze the details of Isra (Night Journey)

from the Quran and Hadith- then we see that it too was a spiritual

journey. In relation to Isra, 3 things are mentioned in the Holy Quran-

which are:

First, because the journey was at night, as is indicated in the word "Israh".

Secondly, the journey finished in one night and thirdly, the purpose of the

journey was “in order that “We might show him (Holy Prophet) some of

Our Signs”

Considering these three conditions- Israh also proves to be a spiritual

journey and not a physical one. Because firstly for a physical journey- the

norm is to travel at day time, and in those times to travel at night was an

exception. However- on the other hand a spiritual journey or the time for

revelations is at night and for it to occur at daytime is also viewed out of

the ordinary. Hence by God using the words ‘night’ has pointed out that

this was indeed a spiritual journey.

Furthermore, for the journey to have been complete in one night also hint

towards the spiritual element of the journey as in physical terms to travel

from Mecca to the farther Mosque was also seen as in impossibility in one

night. Other than this- in Surah Bani Israel, while describing Israh- the

Arabic term for vision is used- indicating this was a spiritual phenomenon

as normally observed in a dream or vision.

Hence this means that this was a most high status of spiritual vision in

which in accordance with the elevated status of the Holy Prophet PBUH

and due to the great grace of God he was taken on a pure and beautiful

journey in which God showed him both image forms and in metaphorical

terms the great signs and facts which came true in their own due time.

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MIARAJ THE ASCENSION After clarifying the two major miss interpretations- let us present the

original cases. Miraj is an Arabic word meaning Ascension. According

to authentic traditions on a night in the 5th year of his Prophethood- The

Holy Prophet PBUH was lying in Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca in the Hateem

section (The Hateem is the crescent shaped area immediately adjacent to

the Ka’bah). Here he saw a vision that Hazrat Gabriel appeared, who

picked him up and took him near the Well of Zamzam, ripped open his

chest and purified the Holy Prophet’s heart with the water from Zamzam.

After this a gold plate was brought which was filled with wisdom and

faith. Hazrat Gabriel filled this treasure of wisdom and faith in the Holy

Prophet’s heart and then closed his chest as before. Then Gabriel flew to

the sky with the Holy Prophet where he was met previous prophets like,

Adam, Saleh, Jesus, John, Joseph, Aaron and Moses (peace be upon

them all). Meanwhile, he was also shown the views of people of Fire and

Paradise. Then he was taken to Bait ul Mamoor (i.e the heavenly

sanctuary) where he met Hazrat Ibraheem. During this vision- the Holy

Prophet also saw Gabriel in his true form and he saw that Gabriel has six

hundred wings. After this he was toured around Paradise. And eventually

he appeared in the court of The Majesty and God spoke to him indirectly

and gave glad tidings. During this spiritual journey the obligation of

prayer was also revealed.

After this the Holy Prophet PBUH while crossing the various skies came

down, and he was awakened (i.e the state of vision passed) and the Holy

Prophet PBUH that he was still lying in Masjid Al-Haram.

ISRA THE NIGHT JOURNEY

The Isra The second event is of Isra. This is also has an Arabic word

meaning to go from one place to another during the night or traveling.

And since it was a spiritual journey undertaken in the form of a vision-

it was hence named Isra.

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The summary of the details contained in the Holy Quran and Hadith is

such that: One night in the 11th year of Prophethood an Angel appeared

to the Holy Prophet PBUH took him towards Bait ul Muqadas whilst

riding on an extremely beautiful long white animal. In Bait ul Muqadas

the Holy Prophet met a group of previous prophets like Abraham, Moses

and Jesus, etc. who those all prayed while the Holy Prophet led the

prayers.

After this Hazrat Gabriel then presented the Holy Prophet PBUH with

three. One contained water, the second milk and the third wine. The

Holy Prophet PBUH chose Milk and declined the wine. Upon this Gabriel

said “You have recognized the nature of this- if you had taken the wine,

your community would have become a wandered nation. If you had

taken water then your community (Ummat?) would have drowned

(destroyed).

During this the Holy Prophet PBUH was also shown an elderly women-

regarding whom Gabriel said that his is the World- and the world will

only remain for as long as this woman has life left in her. After this the

Holy Prophet PBUH returned to Mecca.

This is a brief description of the events of Isra and Miraj. The events and

incidents which took place on these two journeys of the Holy Prophet-

actually possess in them different signals, interpretations and predictions

regarding the future time. Most of the journey of Miraj depicts the

spiritual perfection of the Holy Prohet and Isra depicts the physical and

worldly success of the Holy Prophet. All these details are possessing

amazing beauty inside- and worth further reading. These cannot be

expanded here and thus members are requested to enhance their own

knowledge in this regard. The department of Talim however, shall

endeavor to include further details of this matter in the next part of the

Syllabus Inshallah.

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REFERENCES I. The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets PBUH Volume I by

Hadhrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad M.A RA (2011- Islam International

Publications Ltd)

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NAITONAL ANNUAL IJTEMA

SYLLABUS 2017

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Ever Merciful

RULES FOR ILMI-COMPETITIONS

ANNUAL NATIONAL IJTEMA 2017

LAJNA IMAILLAH AUSTRALIA

NOTE: Rules are subject to change at the discretion of the

Ijtema Committee

HUSN-E-QIRAT/ RECITATION

The competition will be judged based on:

1. Pronunciation: refers to pronouncing the letter

from proper articulation point (Qalqala), shortening

and lengthening of letters

2. Proper Pauses: refers to proper merging and

stoppage of the letters, in breath breaks- re-starting

in the proper manner etc

3. Melody: accounts for tune and appeal in the voice

NAZM (POEM) COMPETITION:

The competition will be judged based on:

1. Pronunciation: refers to proper delivery of the

words

2. Presentation: accounts for confidence, eye contact

and personal presentation.

3. Melody: accounts for tune and appeal in the voice

4. Repeating of couples is not allowed.

Couplets should be memorized, extra points will be given

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SPEECH COMPETITIONS

Time 3 – 4 minutes

Participants are to choose a topic from the three options

provided for the specific Level. Participant can do the speech in

English or Urdu. All speech competitions will be held separately

for both Levels.

The competition will be judged based on:

1. Contents: will be judged for their relevance to the topic,

selection of phrases and comprehensiveness.

2. Pronunciation: accounts for, language, grammar etc.

3. Presentation: accounts for confidence, eye contact and

personal presentation (e.g. properly covered head,

mature and dignified moves etc.) and for variation in

pitch of voice, appropriate emphasizes and pauses.

4. Concluding statement: refers to the fact that participant

finished their speech, it was not left incomplete on a

sentence, and the actual method and wording of the

finishing the speech.

NOTE: Please note that marks for time are in the negative

form, i.e if the participants don’t finish their speech on time-

marks will be taken away. So if someone finishes their speech

on time, please write 0, if you write –5 that means 5 marks will

be deducted from the participants’ overall marks

HIFZ-E-QURAN COMPETITION

Only non-Hafiz may participate in this competition. This is an

open competition and will be held off the stage. Marks will be

awarded in the following areas:

1. Memorization:

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2. Pronunciation: refers to pronouncing the letter

from proper articulation point (Qalqala),

shortening and lengthening of letters

3. Proper Pauses: refers to proper merging and

stoppage of the letters, in breath breaks- re-

starting in the proper manner etc.

BAIT BAZI COMPETITION

Competition will be held on individual basis as well as just on

Majalis and Regional Ijtema (Not at National Annual

Ijtema)

o Maximum of two members from each Majlis can take

part in the competition.

o Further guidelines will be provided on the day of the

competition

EXTEMPORE SPEECH COMPETITION

Each participant will be given 2 minutes speaking time in either

Urdu or English. Participant will have 2 minutes preparation

time. The competition will be judged according to:

1. Contents will be judged for their relevance to the

topic, selection of phrases and comprehensiveness.

2. Pronunciation accounts for, language, grammar etc

3. Presentation accounts for confidence, eye contact and

personal presentation (e.g properly covered head,

mature and dignified moves etc) and for variation in

pitch of voice, appropriate emphasizes and pauses

4. Management of time – this entails finishing in the 1

minute 30 to 2 minute time bracket.

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GENERAL

For individual competitions of Lajna Level 2, one out of

every 20 members may take part in each competition, but the

maximum participation from each region shall be restricted to 2

members. One member should not participate in more than two

competitions.

For individual competitions of Lajna Level 1, two members

from each Majlis can take part in each competition and one

member shall not participate in more than two competitions.

NOTE: Members, who have won first prize in the same

competition for three years consecutively, are urged not to

participate in that competition next year to give a chance to their

fellow members.

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HUSN-E-QIRAT/ RECITATION

LEVEL 2 (UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE)

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CHAPTER 59: AL-HASAR VERSE 19-20(

HUSN-E-QIRAT/ RECITATION

LEVEL 1 (OVER 25 YEARS OF AGE)

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CHAPTER 33: AL – AHZAB VERSE 71-72(

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SPEECH COMPETIITION

LEVEL 2 (UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE)

1. PATIENCE AND TOLERANCE IS A GREAT

VIRTUE

2. ISLAM’S ADVOCATION OF INTER-

RELIGIOUS HARMONY

3. PRAYER RESTRAINS ONE FROM

INDECENCY AND MANIFEST EVIL

(CHAPTER 29 VERSE 46)

SPEECH COMPETITION

LEVEL1 (OVER 25 YEARS OF AGE)

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1. THE HOLY PROPHET’S PBUH APPROACH

TOWARDS REVERENCE

2. DOMESTIC HARMONY LEADS TO

PARADISE ON EARTH

3. HUMILITY IS GREAT VIRTUE

NAZM COMPETITION

LEVEL 2 (UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE)

Participants should choose from one of the

two options for their respective Level:

موعود علیہ اسالم

کالم حضرت مسیح کتاب درثمین

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مال جا کو تجھ وہ آخر یلگ ھند یریت کو جس

قرار آخر ایگ پا وہ ہی ہے ینیچ بے کو جس

دشت دامان و ہیگر عالمت ہے یک یعاشق

اشکبار ہو لئے رےیت جو آنکھ مبارک ایک

بینص بے یبھ یکوئ رہتا ںینہ ںیم درگہ یریت

اضطرار نام ترک اور ہے صبر پر رہ شرط

(From Dur-e-Sameen)

Jis ko teri duhn lagi a’akhir who tujh ko jaa

milaa

Jis k obey-chainy hey yih who paa giaa

a”akhir qraar

A’ashiqi ki hey alaamat giriyah –o-daamaan-

e-dasht

Kia Mubarak a’ankh jo terey leay ho ashkbaar

Teri dagah main naheeN rehta koi bhi bey-

naseeb

Shart-rah par subr hey aur tark –e-naam-e-

iztraar

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کالم حضرت مصلح موعود رضی ہللا

کتاب کالم محمود

سن اے دے بنا وانہید مجھے وجاد کے ح دے بنا پروانہ مجھے اپنا رخ شمع اے

کو مجھ ںیہن تمنا یک ناقص ا لفت ا سدے بنا نہ کتای گوھر م رے کو دل جو

دے مسل اپنے ت و سے پاؤں سر کا سیابلدے بنا خانہ ب ت کو کعبہ پھر ہو نہ سایا

(From Kalaam –e- Mahmood)

Aey husn k jadoo mujhey deewana bna dey

Aey shma-e-rukh apna mujhey parwana bna

dey

Us ulfat-e- naqis ki tamnaa naheeN mujh ko

Jo dil ko mirey gohar-e yakta na bna dey

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Iblees ka sir paooN sey tu apney msal dey

Esa na ho phir Ka’aba ko but khaana bna dey

LEVEL1 (OVER 25 YEARS OF AGE)

Participants should choose from one of the two

options for their respective Level:

کالم حضرت مسیح موعود علیہ اسالم

کتاب درثمین۔ عنوان نظم: درس توحید

رایت احساں پہ رےیم خدا رےیم عجب ہے

رایت سلطاں مرے اے کروں شکر طرح کس

ہے طالب ت را جو ہوتا ںینہ ضائع یکوئ

سوا یکوئ و ہے جو ہوتا ںینہ ر رایت اںیج

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م د ہر آقا رےیم اے بچا سے بتیمص ہر

کم رایت وراں د ہے یریت ںیہےزم رایت ح

(From Dur-e-Samin)

Hey ajub merey khuda merey pih ihsa.N tera

Kis tarah shukr karooN aey mirey sulta.N tera

Koi zai’e nahee.N hota jo tira talib hey

Koi ruswaa nahee.N hota jo hey joo’yaa.N

tera

Har museebat sey bchaa aey merey a’aqa har

dum

Hukm tera hey,zamee.N teri hey ,doraa.N tera

کالم حضرت خلیفہ رابع رحمہ ہللا

کتاب کالم طاہر

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رات یرسا ایتڑپا وںیک ںیم ہجر کہ ہے شکوہ کو ا ن

رات یسار ایپا نہ نیچ ید لٹا رات خاطر یک جن

ہاتھ تاپے نے ،مہمانوں فلمح یک ادوںی یسج خوب

رات یسار ایدہکا دل کوئلہ کوئلہ اپنا نے ہم

ںیم پہلو کے ٹھیب نے ادی یک جن اسیک شکوہ سے ا ن

رات یسار ایبٹا ،درد یکاٹ ںیم آنکھوں رات یسار

(From Kalam-e-Tahir)

Un ko shikwah hey kih hijr main kio.N taRpaiya

saari raat

Jin ki khatir raat luTaa di chain na paaiya saari

raat

Khoob saji yaado.N ki mehfil , mehmano.N ney

tapey haath

Hum ney apna koila koila dil dehkaaiya saari raat

Un sey shikwah kesa jin ki yaad ney beTh k

pehloo mai.N

Saari raat a’ankh.N mai.N kaaTi,dard baTaaiya

saari raat

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BAIT BAZI COMPETITION

Competition will be held on individual basis as well as just on

Majalis and Regional Ijtema (Not at National Annual

Ijtema).

Books for Bait Bazi:

Durr e Sameen,Kalam e Mahmood,Kalam e Tahir,Durr e Adan

and Bukhar e Dil

HIFZ-E-QURAN COMPETITION

This is an open competition and will be held off the stage.

Participants should choose from one of the following two sets

for their respective level.

LAJNA LEVEL II (UNDER 25)

1. Surah Al-jumu’h Chapter 62

2. Last 10 surahs of the Holy Quran

3. 1-5 phrases recited after certain Quranic verses (Page 31

National Annual Taleem Syllabus Lajna Imaillah

Australia 2016 - 2017 )

LAJNA LEVEL I (OVER 25)

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1. Surah Al-Mulk Chapter 67

2. Last 15 surahs of the Holy Quran

1. 1-5 phrases recited after certain Quranic verses (Page 31

National Annual Taleem Syllabus Lajna Imaillah

Australia 2016 - 2017)

Transliteration Scheme

Lette

r

Urdu word Letter Urdu Word

A " ـ" Fatah.

Aey (o)

R Raah (path)

Aa Khaak (dust) R khRaa (standing)

a’a A’ashnaa(

knower)

T Haath (hand)

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D Dil (heart) T beTho (sit down)

D Daal(Put) U hum (We)

N Jaan(soul)

.N Kahaa.N

(where)

NOTE: We have tried our best to provide correct

transliteration with the transliteration scheme so participants

can pronounce Nazm properly, however Sadr Majlis /Sec,

Ta’leem should make sure that the competitors have the

correct pronunciation at the local Ijtema or National Ijtema

NOTES

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