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““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 Ismail

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

LESSON # 1 A – LESSON # 1 A –

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)”

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“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”



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““Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when when

He sent among them an Messenger from among He sent among them an Messenger from among

themselves, rehearsing unto them (themselves, rehearsing unto them (YATLU- ‘ALAI-HIMYATLU- ‘ALAI-HIM) )

the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them (the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them (YUZAK-KEE-HIMYUZAK-KEE-HIM), ),

and instructing them (and instructing them (YU-’AL-LIMUHUMYU-’AL-LIMUHUM) in Scripture ) in Scripture

and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in

manifest error.” manifest error.”

((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164))




““And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has

chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any

difficultydifficulty. [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah . [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah

named you “named you “al-MUSLIMEENal-MUSLIMEEN” (Muslims) before [in former ” (Muslims) before [in former

scriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger may scriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger may

be a witness over you and be a witness over you and you may be witnesses over the you may be witnesses over the

people.people.””

((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78))



“ “ This day those who disbelieve have despaired of This day those who disbelieve have despaired of

[defeating] your religion; so fear them not, but fear Me. [defeating] your religion; so fear them not, but fear Me.

This day I have perfectedThis day I have perfected for you your religion ( for you your religion (DEENDEEN) )

and completed My favour upon you and have approved and completed My favour upon you and have approved

for you ‘for you ‘Al- IslamAl- Islam’ as religion (’ as religion (DEENDEEN).”).”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3) )



IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH

Sincere AdviceSincere Advice

““The Word of your Lord is perfect in truthfulness and justiceThe Word of your Lord is perfect in truthfulness and justice; no one ; no one can change His words. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”can change His words. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 115Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 115) )

““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle

way (way (ummatan wasotanummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your that [with your

lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind

((shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naasshuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and the Messenger as a witness over ) , and the Messenger as a witness over

you.“you.“

((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))


“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and

stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou

their vain desires (AHWAA-UHUM) ; but say: "I believe in the

Book which Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to

judge justly between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord.

For us (is the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for

your deeds. There is no contention between us and you.

Allah will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”

(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)



“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))


““Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to seek Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to seek

knowledge (knowledge (‘ILMA‘ILMA), Allah will make easy for him the ), Allah will make easy for him the

path to Paradise.” path to Paradise.”

((Reported by Abu Daud & TirmidziReported by Abu Daud & Tirmidzi))


““The best ones The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you amongst you is the person who makes you

remember Allah remember Allah when you look upon himwhen you look upon him; and ; and whenever he speaks whenever he speaks

it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deedswith his deeds it it

inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”

((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)



A PERTINENT QUESTION TO BE ASKED :

A PERTINENT QUESTION TO BE ASKED :

WARNINGWARNING

““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with

the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;

or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;

Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”

((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))


"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and "Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and

(ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to His (Will(ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to His (Will),” ),”

((Qur’an: Surah Az-Zumar: 39: 54Qur’an: Surah Az-Zumar: 39: 54))



AN-NASEEHAH““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”

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TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM


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‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,

What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)

Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions

What is the Effect?

To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah

(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.



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‘ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,

What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)

Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions

What is the Effect?

To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah

(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.

RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:

Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,

Anthropology, Marine & Space,Anthropology, Marine & Space,Etc.Etc.



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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;

Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)

What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life

Capability to implementing them in life

What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,

Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,

Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),

Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.



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BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH‘‘ibadah ibadah (personal devotion / worship) (personal devotion / worship) MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction) (social transaction) MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family) (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth) JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment) (crimes & punishment) Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary) jihad / Da’wah jihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)



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All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technologyand skills, knowledge of economics, politics, and skills, knowledge of economics, politics,

social & administrative social & administrative sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the

fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical harmony, prosperity, physical

with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.



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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)



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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)


This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requirespractical behaviour, the aspect of being practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or

the state of the Soul reflected in his the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close ). Therefore, the close

equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.



"Not equal are the companions of the Fire and the companions of Paradise. "Not equal are the companions of the Fire and the companions of Paradise.

The companions of Paradise - they are the ones who attain [true success].” The companions of Paradise - they are the ones who attain [true success].”

((Qur’an: Surah Al-Hashr: 59: 20Qur’an: Surah Al-Hashr: 59: 20))





LESSON FROM – LESSON FROM –

STORY OF THE ANIMALSTORY OF THE ANIMALIN THE FARMIN THE FARM

And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledgeAnd say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge



UPDATED JANUARY 2015UPDATED JANUARY 2015

A SATIRE (PARABLE) TOWARDS UNDERSTANDINGA SATIRE (PARABLE) TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING






IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

ADVICEADVICE

The night in the farm, the serenity was disturbed by the barking and

howling of the dogs. Many other animals were aroused from their

sleep. Irritated by the noise, they began to complain amongst

themselves and criticise the dogs.


http://with-the-truthful.blogspot.com/2008/10/introduction-to-ilm-al-akhlaq.html

Posted also on blog OCTOBER 22, 2008:

Cow:

"O, what a racket. These dogs simply are very inconsiderate. Don't

they know that we have to be up at dawn to give our milk? A good

rest is crucial to our (milk) production. We always try to give more.

Moo..ore...! Moo..ore...!"


Sheep:

''They are not only inconsiderate; they also display certain

arrogance. They will always display a fierce and threatening

nature to everyone.


Sheep:

“ If the milkman comes, they will bark. In fact, whosoever comes;

whether our master's neighbour, the postman, the handyman,

the salesman, they will bark.


Sheep:

“When they are told to hush-up, to keep quiet, they will still

continue to bark and roll their tongues, baring their fangs

threateningly. You noticed how they always intimidate us sheep.


Sheep:

“They scare the wits out of us with the tone of their language.

We always try to remind them to tone down their language

until our language has been rendered as a perpetual pleading,

as though we are constantly saying

‘ plee..ee..ease..! plee..ee..ease..! ''


Cockerel:

''Not only are they arrogant, they are also ostentatious ( riya’ )

and like to show off. When they bark at the master, you see

how they wag their tails, as though telling the master,

'' Look at me! Look at me!‘’


Cockerel:

“ What?! They think they are the only ones working for our

master.

They imagine themselves as favourites of the master… or what?

Even in answering the nature's call, they must do it at specific

places.


Cockerel:

“ They would sniff the place and meticulously choose the spot.

The lamp post, lah! The tyre, lah! The fire hydrant, lah! And just

look at how they do it. Must do it with style, with one leg up!

Acrobatic or what?! Show off!“

( While ostensibly he flapped his wings and strut about displaying

his crown and seeking others attention to his ‘wise’ remark. )


All these were heard by a young puppy who then ran to the

leader of the pack. Panting, the puppy informed the leader of

what was said.

The leader of the dog summoned all under him and delivered a

short lecture.


Leader of the dogs:

'' Do not be alarmed, do not get angry, and do not react

unnecessarily!

What has been said by a non-dog concerning us dogs is only from

their misunderstanding of our nature.

You see, non-dogs can never understand dogs.


Leader of the dogs:

‘’ But you dogs must understand your own nature and try to live

according to your nature.

Let me respond to their accusation and explain for you all to

understand!


Leader of the dogs:

“ We have been created for a job, an important job on this farm

i.e. to guard and protect the property of our master.

To be a guard, you need to display ferocity so that it can be a

factor for deterrent.

How can a guard be known to be a sissy?


Leader of the dogs:

“ So, it is not being arrogant, but it’s part of our discipline as

members of the security force.


Leader of the dogs:

“ As for barking at night, well... we, as experts in our field, know

jolly well that burglars usually come out at night. Disadvantaged

by poor lighting, we need to make sure that our presence is felt.

Thus the barking!


Leader of the dogs:

“ Not that we are inconsiderate to others…..

…. But rather because it is part of our job, it is our duty and trust

(Amanah) to do so – even though others may not like it “


Leader of the dogs:

“ As to the accusation that we are ostentatious, even choosing

specific places to nature's call! Well, it is a strategy.

Our number is small, but the area to guard is so wide. We have to

make our presence felt, even in our absence.

Unfortunately they misunderstand this as our being RIYA’ –

ostentatious (show-off)!


Leader of the dogs:

“ So you see! We ought to understand our nature and try to live

according to our nature. If you can do that... Al-Hamdulillah!

Be thankful and grateful to Allah for having created you dogs.

Don't you know that there are worse creatures than us?''


..... There was a stunned silence …

An old owl that was perched upon the barn was attentively

listening to their conversation. She was always an avid listener

to gossip, especially to pass her time at night.


She could not stem her ''kay-poh-istic'' (from Hokkien – a

Chinese dialect - word “kay-poh” meaning ‘busybody’)

tendencies and blurted out:

OWL :

''wHoo..!? wHoo..!?''

'wHoo..!? wHoo..!?'‘

Whereupon, one of the dogs echoed her and asked:

''Whoo...f ? Whoo...f ?''


Leader of the dogs:

'' Look at our neighbours, the swine! At least we dogs have a

dignified job. …. But they?

I don't know why they were ever created.

All they seem to be doing is eating, sleeping, and wallowing in

the mud and filth!


Leader of the dogs:

‘’ As regards eating, they don't seem to have any discrimination!

They would eat almost anything and everything. Especially rotten

things – and with such gluttony … eee !

They are such dirty creatures even in their demeanour, they busy

themselves by covering their body with mud and filth!

As though these would somehow enhance their beauty … !?


Leader of the dogs:

‘’ Even in the Qur'an …. it is stated that man is forbidden from

eating the flesh of swine.

Dirty animal …… Confirm ! Double confirm!


Leader of the dogs:

“ And when you look at the numbers of piglets born each time, it

is as though mating (sex) seems to be their favourite

preoccupation!

Perhaps we can say, they do nothing except eat, play in the

filth, sleep and sex!''


Unfortunately, one piglet was not asleep but heard what was said.

It ran to the leader of the swine, to complain about the GHIBBAH

(back biting) of the dogs. It created a stir amongst the pigs who

began to shout ''Ooii..nk! Ooii...nk!'' in protest as though trying

to remind the dogs that it is bad to back bite others.


Leader of the swine:

'' Be calm! Don't overreact! Non-pigs can never understand pigs.

But you pigs must realise that there is nothing wrong in trying to

live according to your nature.

AlHamdulillaah! We ought to be thankful to Allah for having

created us pigs. Let me respond to the fitna (defamation) of

these ignorant dogs and put into perspective our behaviour.

The chief swine pacified them and

then, delivered a lecture to them.



‘’ It is not true when they assume that we have no job. We do have a job

on this farm. A rather difficult job which only we pigs can perform.

We are the walking E.E.S. “Environmental Engineering Supervisors ” and

ours is respectable and naturally GREEN (eco-friendly and sustainable)

to clean up the environment of all rotting things.

We are perhaps one of the last in the food chain – because as I

understand, the last would be maggots and the worms kind. Right?


delivered a lecture to them.



“ In fact to do this job efficiently, we must not have any

discrimination in eating. Its in our nature to gobble these things,

like a walking garbage truck.

So, when we are doing our job efficiently, why are they

accusing us of being gluttons.?





“ They say we are dirty and quoted the Qur'an. It is true that in the

Qur'an, Allah tells Man that our flesh is forbidden for them.

…. But we have never told Man to eat us!

In fact everyone of us pigs will constantly be protesting and

screaming in the abattoir. ….. Reminding them not to eat us.

Can’t they hear this cry ??!” …. Are they deaf or what ??





“ We are supposed to be the last in the food chain and were

created to function as such.

Germs and bacteria or whatever which usually cause illness in

human, cannot harm us, but rather sustain us.





“ So if Man wants to consider us as their food, they are taking a

very big and dangerous risk.

Then, by eating us, they are the ones who would place degrade

themselves as the lowest in the food chain.

Therefore whatever harm may befall human for consuming us is

their fault. Allah has clearly warned of this in many revelations.





“ As to covering ourselves with mud and filth, well, it is because

we are not as fortunate as the dogs.

Dogs were created with nice fur. Some amongst them are so vain

as to enter into beauty contests because of this.

But we know our physical shortcomings, and try to make do with

what Allah has given us…. With appreciation.





“ Though we are created relatively naked, at least we have the

decency to cover ourselves, even with mud because that is the

only material naturally available for us.

We are not vain like the dogs, but rather we are just being

modest in our own way. .. It is the ‘Aurah issue” which some

others try to ignore. We are in fact ashamed of our nakedness,

and wish to cover our modesty, unlike some animals.





“ If they think that mud is dirty, well, in the Qur'an it is stated

that Allah “does not lay a burden greater than what we can bear!

“

And between using mud and being naked, we'd rather not be

naked.

In fact we are grateful to Allah that we have mud –

AlHamdulillaah!.”





“ When they criticise us regarding our reproductive efficiency,

calling us ''sexists!''....."Sexual!"... They never consider the nature

of our job.

No other animals can do what we are doing. We can't import

foreign talents (FT) to do our job! But we must ensure that there is

no labour shortage. The best solution is to produce our own

labourers. And please lah! … I am not being xenophobic lah!”





“ So you swine … understand this!

We were created with a specific nature and are expected by our

Creator to function according to our nature. If we are doing it,

AlHamdulillah!

Be grateful that Allah has created you as pigs, because there are

worse creatures than us.''




The old owl was there again, as curious as ever. Gossip being her

mainstay, she would not be satisfied without knowing who the

leader of the pigs was referring to. Seeing that the pigs are a

bunch of dullards, she began to draw their attention by flapping

her wings and suggested to them the question, ''wHoo..!

wHoo..! wHoo..!''

Thus encouraged, one of the pigs asked:

' Oi..nk! Ooii..nk! .. Chief!... Tell us who is it?''


OWL :

And then she said:

'' Humans!''

On being asked why she came to that conclusion, she remarked:

'' You see, amongst us animals, there is none that

behave like humans. But amongst human beings,

there are many (humans) that behave like beasts!''


looked at them with a smile.


---------------------END OF STORY---------------------

( THE STORY IS A SATIRE/FICTIONAL ) ( THE STORY IS A SATIRE/FICTIONAL )

ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, DEAD OR ALIVE, ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, DEAD OR ALIVE,

IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL. CHARACTERIZATION INTENDED TO CONVEY IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL. CHARACTERIZATION INTENDED TO CONVEY

A MESSAGE - AND NOT TO INSINUATE TOWARDS WHOEVER WHO A MESSAGE - AND NOT TO INSINUATE TOWARDS WHOEVER WHO

MAY FEEL OFFENDED BY THEM. WE ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH THE MAY FEEL OFFENDED BY THEM. WE ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH THE

VERACITY OF THE STORY, BUT THE TRUTH IN THE MESSAGE VERACITY OF THE STORY, BUT THE TRUTH IN THE MESSAGE

CONVEYED.CONVEYED.http://with-the-truthful.blogspot.com/2008/10/introduction-to-ilm-al-akhlaq.html


TA’ARUF AND SHORT GROUP DISCUSSION

Ask yourself: Ask yourself: Is the last statement true? Does man know his nature

and live according to this nature as human beings should?

- “What are the other significant lessons to me , in this story...? ”“What are the other significant lessons to me , in this story...? ”

Break into groupings (of not more

than 8 person in each).

Do brief introduction of each other.

Proceed to discuss

“Salaam .. Nice to get to know you. …. So …….What have we learnt?”


Is this message in the last statement true? Does man know his

nature and live according to this nature as human beings should?

Isn't it common for people to describe or accuse other people

derogatorily as, "you despicable animal!" or "you beast!" etc.

although he is referring to an obvious human.

So, perhaps human can become something else other than what

he is supposed to be i.e. inhuman rather than being humane. He

thus needs nurturing and cannot merely rely on his own devices,

because man has been granted limited freewill and choice to

develop. More importantly, he is also bestowed with revelations.


Since obviously man cannot hope to know his own nature unless

this is taught to him. Especially when the teachings and

guidance originates from his Maker

After all, who can best teach man about his nature and the best

way of behaviour except his Creator? The Creator and Sustainer

of the whole Universe and every creations.


Thus Islam as ad-Deen (a total system of guidance or all

encompassing way of life) must also be viewed from this

perspective i.e. its laws are all it conformity with man's nature,

to develop him to become a truly Muslim personality – the pure

and honourable Adamic [1] disposition.

[1] as mankind was intended to be – as a human being


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This is opposed to being: materialistic, animalistic, demonic and

even to be distinguished as higher than the angelic disposition –

because even angels were commanded to bow down to Adam

a.s. :

”And behold We said to the angels:

"Bow down to Adam";

and they bowed down:”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2:34)


Therefore, consider what Allah s.w.t. says in the Qur'an:


''Verily, We create man in the ''Verily, We create man in the best conformationbest conformation: :

thereafter we thereafter we reduce him to the lowest of the lowreduce him to the lowest of the low: :

exceptexcept those who attain to those who attain to faith faith and do and do righteous righteous

deedsdeeds; ;

theirs will be a reward unending.” theirs will be a reward unending.”

((Qur'an: At-Tin: 95: 4-6Qur'an: At-Tin: 95: 4-6))

Therefore, consider what Allah s.w.t. says in the Qur'an:


In the education of a Muslim, the three aspects of development In the education of a Muslim, the three aspects of development

viz: viz: IIMANIIMAN (Conviction/ Faith), (Conviction/ Faith), 'AMAL'AMAL (Practice) and (Practice) and IIHHSANSAN

(righteous conduct) - ultimately are to transform that person into (righteous conduct) - ultimately are to transform that person into

a being with certain traits. a being with certain traits.

This is because Islam views Man as potentially good, but not yet This is because Islam views Man as potentially good, but not yet

perfect in his goodness. He is susceptible to change (although perfect in his goodness. He is susceptible to change (although

given his good, pure, and innocent beginning). given his good, pure, and innocent beginning).


With With IIMANIIMAN, he becomes equipped with certainty and conviction , he becomes equipped with certainty and conviction

thereby motivating him in life. The detail subject to pursue being thereby motivating him in life. The detail subject to pursue being

'''Al- Aqaa'iid'Al- Aqaa'iid.'' .''

With With 'AMAL'AMAL, he becomes concerned with manifesting what he , he becomes concerned with manifesting what he

believes by doing what is correct. The detail subject to pursue believes by doing what is correct. The detail subject to pursue

being ''being ''FiqhFiqh''. ''.


And with And with IIHHSANSAN, he learns that in his inner being lies a potential , he learns that in his inner being lies a potential

which must be kept pure and made to grow according to the which must be kept pure and made to grow according to the

pattern accorded by his Creator, to unlock and channel the pattern accorded by his Creator, to unlock and channel the

various innate powers in him thereby to become as perfect a various innate powers in him thereby to become as perfect a

human as he can be. human as he can be.


The detail subject for this is '‘ The detail subject for this is '‘ ‘‘Ilmu-AkhlaqIlmu-Akhlaq'' which I have '' which I have

chosen the translation 'chosen the translation ''the science of human disposition'the science of human disposition ''. ''.

Its methodology or approach of inculcation of the knowledge, Its methodology or approach of inculcation of the knowledge,

organizational and technique for attainment of spiritual states organizational and technique for attainment of spiritual states

etc., may vary accordingly and is also sometimes referred to as, etc., may vary accordingly and is also sometimes referred to as,

'' '' ’ilmul-Tasawwuf’ilmul-Tasawwuf ’’ ( ’’ (what some refer to it aswhat some refer to it as “ “SufismSufism”)”) and and

''''IrfanIrfan'‘.'‘.


One scholar succinctly describes “One scholar succinctly describes “Tasawwuf Tasawwuf ” as :” as :

“ “the practice of Islam at the level of Ithe practice of Islam at the level of IHHSANSAN” ”

– – where where IIHHSANSAN is understood to mean (as explained by our is understood to mean (as explained by our

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. :Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. :


One scholar succinctly describes “One scholar succinctly describes “Tasawwuf Tasawwuf ” as :” as :

“ “the practice of Islam at the level of the practice of Islam at the level of IIHHSANSAN” ”

– – where where IIHHSANSAN is understood to mean (as explained by our is understood to mean (as explained by our

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. :Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. :

” ”... ... AL-IAL-IHHSAN SAN is that you worship [serve or devote yourself to] Allah is that you worship [serve or devote yourself to] Allah

as though you see Him, if you see Him not, then He sees you.as though you see Him, if you see Him not, then He sees you.” ”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))

Adepts of “Adepts of “tasawwuf tasawwuf ” are called “” are called “mutasawwifinmutasawwifin” whereas for ” whereas for

““IrfanIrfan” the appellation “ ” the appellation “ ’’aa-rifinaa-rifin” is used.” is used.


““WE ARE TO WE ARE TO DEVOLVEDEVOLVE (RETURN-RETAIN) TO (RETURN-RETAIN) TO

OUR PRIMORDIAL HUMAN NATURE OUR PRIMORDIAL HUMAN NATURE ( ( FIFITWTWRAHRAH ) )

””

DARWINISM ?

WE WE MUSLIMS ADVOCATE

MUSLIMS ADVOCATE

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL


“[Adhere to] the FITwRAH of Allah upon which He has created [all]

people. No change should there be in the creation of Allah.”

(Qur’an: Rum 30: 30)


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OF ‘OF ‘ILM AL-AKHLAQ ILM AL-AKHLAQ ””Intermediate Level Islamic course in Intermediate Level Islamic course in

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Although in '‘ ‘Ilmu al-Akhlaq'', there are elements of behaviour being

taught, it would be wrong to assume that it is like lessons on etiquette,

manners etc. as generally understood.

You may be able to teach a person how to behave and yet his

behaviour can at best be temporary and therefore ''artificial",

motivated by a factor which is impermanent. For example, students

may appear well behaved in the presence of a teacher, but once the

teacher is not there, they go back to misbehaving.


Whereas, ''Ilmu- al-Akhlaq'' seeks to instil and mould a behaviour

which is at the same time his nature, sustained and developed

throughout his entire life.

Perhaps the expression to make it ''second nature to him'' may give

you the idea.


''Khuluq'' i.e. disposition is that faculty (''Malakah'') of the ''Self''

(''Nafs'') which is the source of all activities that Man performs

spontaneously without thinking about them. ''Malakah'' or certain

faculty comes into existence through exercise and repetitive practice

and is not easily destroyed. A particular disposition (''malakah'') may

appear in human beings because of one of the following reasons:


[1] NATURAL AND PHYSICAL MAKE UP

It is observed that some people are patient while others are touchy

and nervous. Some are easily disturbed and saddened while others

show greater resilience and resistance.


[2] HABIT

Habit is formed because of continual repetition of certain acts and

leads to the formation of a disposition.


[3] PRACTICE AND CONSCIOUS EFFORT

Practice and conscious effort if continued long enough will

eventually lead to the formation of a disposition.


CLEAR MESSAGE IN THE QUR’ANCLEAR MESSAGE IN THE QUR’AN


““By the By the NafsNafs (Self or Soul of man), (Self or Soul of man),

and the proportion and order given to it; and the proportion and order given to it;

and its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right; and its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right;

― ― truly he succeeds that purifies it, and he fails truly he succeeds that purifies it, and he fails

that corrupts it!” that corrupts it!”

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“Verily we have honoured the children of Adam. We carry

them on the land and the sea, and have made provision of

good things for them, and have preferred them above many

of those whom We created with a marked preferment.”

(Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 70)


“Verily We have created Man into toil and struggle. Thinketh

he, that none hath power over him? He may say (boastfully):

"Wealth have I squandered in abundance!" Thinketh he that

none beholdeth him? ”

(Qur’an: al-Balad: 90: 1-7)


ABSOLUTEABSOLUTE

FREEDOMFREEDOMIn my final analysis I amIn my final analysis I am

accountable to no one else accountable to no one else but only to myselfbut only to myself

ABSOLUTEABSOLUTE

POWERPOWERI can have what I want I can have what I want

and can do anything as I pleaseand can do anything as I please

ABSOLUTEABSOLUTE

INDEPENDENCEINDEPENDENCEMy life is my concern and My life is my concern and can never be subjected can never be subjected to even God’s scrutiny to even God’s scrutiny


SELF-IMPORTANCESELF-IMPORTANCEThe term “ABSOLUTE” The term “ABSOLUTE” – – applies ONLY to me, applies ONLY to me,

all else are relativeall else are relative

I agree withI agree with Rene Descartes :Rene Descartes :

COGITO ERGO SUM COGITO ERGO SUM ““I think therefore I am “I think therefore I am “

After all I do not know After all I do not know whether God and after-life whether God and after-life (AKHIRAH) actually exist or (AKHIRAH) actually exist or

not. This worldly life (DUNYA) not. This worldly life (DUNYA) is the only life for me. After is the only life for me. After

this there’s going to be nothing.this there’s going to be nothing.


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“Have we not made for him a pair of eyes? ― And a tongue

and a pair of lips? ― And shown him the two highways? But

he hath made no haste on the path that is steep.

And what will explain to thee, the path that is steep? (It is:)

freeing the bondman; Or the giving of food in a day of

privation. To the orphan with claims of relationship, or to

the indigent (down) in the dust. ”



“Then will he be of those who believe, and enjoin patience,

(constancy, and self-restraint), and enjoin deeds of kindness

and compassion. Such are the Companions of the Right

Hand.

But those who reject Our Signs, they are the (unhappy)

companions of the Left Hand. On them will be Fire Vaulted

over (all round).”



“Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order

to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight.

We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful (SHAKUR) or

(KAAFUR) ungrateful (rests on his will).”

(Qur’an: al-Insan: 76:2-3)


“So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith: (establish)

Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on which He has

made mankind (FITwRAH): no change (let there be) in the work

(wrought) by Allah: that is the standard Religion: but most

among mankind understand not.”

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“Many are the Jinns and men We have made for Hell: they have

hearts wherewith they understand not, eyes wherewith they see

not, and ears wherewith they hear not. They are like cattle nay

more misguided: for they are heedless (of warning).”

(Qur’an: al-A’raf: 7:179)


“Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until

they change it themselves (with their own souls).”

(Qur’an: ar-Ra’d: 13: 11)


“Say: Our life takes its colour from Allah! And who could give a

better colour (to life) than Allah? And it is He (alone) Whom we

worship (i.e. be the slave to).”

(Qur’an: al-Baqarah: 2: 138)

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