[slideshare] fardh'ain(2012)#1(introdn-a)-2-march-2012

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

LESSON # 1A

LESSON # 1A

““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”

Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

16 weekly class starting: 2 March 2012 16 weekly class starting: 2 March 2012 Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pmEvery Friday night @ 8pm – 10pmWisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim#02-00 next to Masjid Kassim

IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER

COURSE FOR MUSLIM PARENTS,

EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY

SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALL

Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Using textbook & 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)”

UPDATED MARCH 2012UPDATED MARCH 2012 THE FIRST LESSON SLIDES .......

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A REMINDER TO MUSLIMS FROM LESSONS ON ISLAMIC “ADAB”

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL


Especially requiredEspecially required

since most participants in since most participants in

this class are Muslims this class are Muslims

who may require this who may require this

important reminder.important reminder.**

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** Hope those non- Hope those non-Muslim or participants Muslim or participants new to Islam in this new to Islam in this class can understand class can understand and appreciate the and appreciate the reason for this preludereason for this prelude

““Those who do not know that they do not know.”Those who do not know that they do not know.”

““Those who know that they do not know.”Those who know that they do not know.”

““Those who do not know that they know.”Those who do not know that they know.”

““Those who know that they know.”Those who know that they know.”

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRULY WISE

And the wise (those who truly know), will always look at what they And the wise (those who truly know), will always look at what they

are ignorant of, maintaining humility , striving to continue learning, are ignorant of, maintaining humility , striving to continue learning,

rather than become conceited with whatever little they had already rather than become conceited with whatever little they had already

learnt.learnt.

THE HEEDLESS

THE IGNORANT

THE NEGLIGENT

THE WISE


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BLACK space representsInfinite Knowledge“We don’t even knowthat we don’t know them”

The GREEN area represents whatever Knowledge that we have.

RED line (circumference) indicates our encounter with knowledge which we now realize we do not know; which motivates us to acquire them.

The beginning of Wisdom is when you realize you do not know!The beginning of Wisdom is when you realize you do not know!

*Extracted and elaborated from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj ismail (PERGAS)


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BLACK space representsInfinite Knowledge“We don’t even knowthat we don’t know them”

When knowledge grows, the circle will expand. But with this expansion the circumference (RED line) also increases.

Remember: RED line (circumference) indicates our encounter with knowledge which we now realize we do not know.

The GREEN area represents whatever Knowledge that we have.

When we acquire these, our knowledge grows (DARK GREEN area )

“The more we know, the more will we encounter aspects of knowledge which we do not know. And only realization of this which motivates us to grow in learning”

*Extracted and elaborated from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj ismail (PERGAS)


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” ”It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered

a messenger (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) from a messenger (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) from

among themselves, to among themselves, to YAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAATIHI YAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAATIHI

rehearse to them His Signsrehearse to them His Signs, to , to YU-ZAK-KIHIMYU-ZAK-KIHIM sanctify sanctify

them (to make them grow)them (to make them grow), and to , and to YU-’AL-LI-MU-HUMYU-’AL-LI-MU-HUM

instruct (teach) them instruct (teach) them in Scripture and Wisdom― in Scripture and Wisdom―

although they had been, before, in manifest error― “although they had been, before, in manifest error― “

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah:62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah:62: 2) )


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““We are (much) in need of a little We are (much) in need of a little AdabAdab, from (that of) , from (that of)

going out (seeking) after much of going out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm ‘ilm (knowledge)”(knowledge)”

(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)


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“ “((‘ilm‘ilm) Knowledge without ) Knowledge without AdabAdab, ,

is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel); is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);

and and AdabAdab without knowledge ( without knowledge (‘ilm‘ilm) ,) ,

is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”


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Purify his soul (Purify his soul (nafsnafs) from impure ) from impure

traits and blameworthy traits and blameworthy

characteristics.characteristics.

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Such as:-Such as:-

‘‘ujub ujub (self-conceit)(self-conceit)JuJuhhudud (ungrateful, obstinacy) (ungrateful, obstinacy)KibrKibr (arrogance) (arrogance)HasdHasd (jealousy) (jealousy)Riya’Riya’ (ostentatious)(ostentatious)Hub al-jah Hub al-jah (love for status)(love for status)Hub ad-dunya Hub ad-dunya (love of the world)(love of the world)Etc.Etc. .. amongst others .... .. amongst others ....

He is indeed successful who purify He is indeed successful who purify and causes it (self) to grow, and causes it (self) to grow,

((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10))


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Remove impediments (affairs of the world) Remove impediments (affairs of the world)

to devote with undivided attention to the to devote with undivided attention to the

study.study.

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““Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))


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Never scorn knowledge nor exalt Never scorn knowledge nor exalt

himself/herself over the teacher.himself/herself over the teacher.

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““Whosever has humility (Whosever has humility (tawwadhutawwadhu’), ’), Allah will raise his rank (and status); Allah will raise his rank (and status);

and whosoever is arrogant (proud - and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbutakabbur) r) Allah will humiliate him.”Allah will humiliate him.”

((Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.))

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


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Observe priority in learning and submit Observe priority in learning and submit

to the advise of the teacher in the to the advise of the teacher in the

matters of his learning. matters of his learning.

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““... and be satisfied with your ignorance ... and be satisfied with your ignorance if you have wronged a teacher.”if you have wronged a teacher.”

A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”


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Must be patient and not be hasty in Must be patient and not be hasty in

learning as one may need to master learning as one may need to master

praiseworthy knowledge. praiseworthy knowledge.

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““Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas) Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas) hastiness is from satan.”hastiness is from satan.”

((Hadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.aHadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.a.).)



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Do not attempt to address every branch Do not attempt to address every branch

of knowledge but must observe order of knowledge but must observe order

and begin with the most important.and begin with the most important.

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O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah: Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah:

for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))


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Learn to ascertain the noble nature of Learn to ascertain the noble nature of

this or other science.this or other science.

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Such as to know value & priority:-Such as to know value & priority:-

Fardh ‘Ain Fardh ‘Ain (personal obligation)(personal obligation)Fardh Kifaya Fardh Kifaya (community obligation)(community obligation)MuqaddimatMuqaddimat (introductory) (introductory)MukhtasarMukhtasar (Summary) (Summary)MufasssalMufasssal (Detail)(Detail)MujmalMujmal (General)(General)KhususiyaKhususiya (Specialised) (Specialised)UsulUsul (Principles) (Principles)Furu’Furu’ (Branches or secondary)(Branches or secondary)Manfa’atManfa’at (beneficial)(beneficial)Ghoyr Manfa’at Ghoyr Manfa’at (not beneficial)(not beneficial)Etc.Etc. .. amongst others .... .. amongst others ....

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Purpose of learning is for the adornment of inner self Purpose of learning is for the adornment of inner self

with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah (“with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah (“Taqarrub-il-Taqarrub-il-

lAllaahlAllaah”) and attainment of piety (“”) and attainment of piety (“TaqwaTaqwa”).”).

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Verily the most honoured of you in the sight Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))


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WARNING!WARNING!

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

argue with the learned (scholars), argue with the learned (scholars),

or to brag with the foolish; 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))



WARNING!WARNING!

WARNING!WARNING!


Avoid polemics regarding (Avoid polemics regarding (niyyatniyyat).).

(Difference between (Difference between Maslahat al-mursalahMaslahat al-mursalah and and Bid’ahBid’ah))

1.1. NiyyatNiyyat : Essentials (: Essentials (rukn rukn ’’) in every worship (servitude).) in every worship (servitude).

2.2. Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.

3.3. In language that one understands.In language that one understands.

4.4. Conscious awareness accompanying the act.Conscious awareness accompanying the act.

5.5. Clarity of action and purpose.Clarity of action and purpose.

6.6. To eradicate ambiguity.To eradicate ambiguity.

7.7. Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.


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As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad ((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.


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As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad ((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.

“ “I intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to share I intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to share

benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s) benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s)

bestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to the bestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to the

teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of His teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of His

Messenger s.a.a.w. , to invite towards the right guidance, to Messenger s.a.a.w. , to invite towards the right guidance, to

show to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please show to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please

Allah s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (His Allah s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (His

acceptance and) His reward. Amin”acceptance and) His reward. Amin”


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Refer also to the traditional text : Refer also to the traditional text :

“Ta’lim Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum”

““INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF LEARNING”LEARNING”

by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.

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“And your Lord says: "Call on (supplicate) Me; I will answer

your (Prayer): But those who are too arrogant to serve Me

will surely find themselves in Hell in humiliation!"

(Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60)


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BEGINNING OFBEGINNING OFCLASS / LESSONCLASS / LESSON

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

All the Praises belongs to Allah, Lord All the Praises belongs to Allah, Lord

(Sustainer) of the worlds. (Sustainer) of the worlds.

Salutations and Peace be upon the Salutations and Peace be upon the

Messenger of Allah, Messenger of Allah,

Muhammad, son of ‘Abdullah; Muhammad, son of ‘Abdullah;

and upon his Household and Companions, and upon his Household and Companions,

and all who follow and are loyal to him and all who follow and are loyal to him

(and support him in his cause).(and support him in his cause).

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ROB-BANAA- AN-FA’-NAA -BI-MAA- ‘AL-LAM-TA-NAA

O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us.



ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzEE- YAN-FA- ‘U-NA

O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.



ROB-BI –FAQ-QIH-NAA -WA -FAQ-QIH – AH-LA-NAA

O Lord! Grant upon us profound understanding,

(as also grant upon) our family members..



WA –QO-RAA-BAA-TIN-LA-NAA -FEE -DEE-NI-NAA

MA-’ A -AH-LIL-QUTw-RI- UN-THA - WA DzA-KAR

And also to those in the Faith who are close to us ,

Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male.



ALLAA-HUM-MAJ- ’AL-NAA - HAA-DEE-NAA - MUH-TA-DEEN

O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and

who are (always) guided (by Your Guidance) .



GHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA LAA- MU-DwIL-LEENGHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA LAA- MU-DwIL-LEEN

Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.



ALLAA-HUM - MAH-DI-NAA BI – HU-DAAK

O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance.



WAJ-’AL-NAA MIM-MAN - YU-SAA - RI-’U – FEE - RI-DwAAK

And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You.



WA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAKWA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAK

And do not let us be protected (by others) except And do not let us be protected (by others) except

only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).



WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA

AM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAKAM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAK

And do not make us to be of those who differ from And do not make us to be of those who differ from

Your command and are disobedient towards You.Your command and are disobedient towards You.



WA- HAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEELWA- HAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEEL

And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector.And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector.



WA- LAA HAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA WA- LAA HAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA

BIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEMBIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEM

And there is no power nor strength except with Allah And there is no power nor strength except with Allah

The Most High, the Most Esteem.The Most High, the Most Esteem.



WA- SwOL-LALLAA-HU- ‘ALAA SAY-DI-NAA - MUHAMMADIN

WA ‘ALAA – AA-LIHI -WA SwOH-BI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .



WAL-HAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA - MEENWAL-HAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA - MEEN

And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.



AA-MEEN !


““A BEGINNERS’ A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”COURSE ON ISLAM”

Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults

conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

LESSON # 1A

LESSON # 1A

How would you respond to

basic questions regarding

your religion?



“AD-DEEN” - usually translated as “the religion” more accurately it should be “a total way of life or a comprehensive system of living”

a Muslim regard his/her entire life as a religious experience. Islam provides for guidance in, not only matters of worship, but as to how he/she is to conduct oneself in daily matters - be it social, economic etc.


Usually translated as “religion” – (borrowed from

the available Western equivalent, but it does not

accurately convey the Arabic significance of this

term).

In Arabic, a word is derived from its tri-lateral

roots (when written has no vowels) which can be

variously pronounced (with vowels and other

emphasis) from a broad semantic field of

meanings possible from this root:


from root word “daa-na “which can also mean :

“be indebted; to owe one’s thanks; to be

subjected; bow; yield; owe allegiance.”

from “dain ” which means “debt; obligation;

liability.”

from “dai-nuu-na ” which means “judgement; Last

Judgement.”

related to the word “maad-dana ” which means

“to build or found cities to civilise, to refine and to

humanise” from which is derived the word

“tamaddun ” meaning “civilization and refinement

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The primary significations of the term “deen ”

thus can be reduced to four: (1)Indebtedness

(2) Submissiveness/submission/surrender

(3) Judicious power

(4) Natural inclination or tendency


Thus, the implication of “religion ” in the ordinary

usage which tends to be affected by secular

thoughts is not in accord to Islam’s concept of

religion which is life in totality, all-encompassing

and where worldly and heavenly concern cannot

be dichotomised.

A Muslim always is mindful that ultimately he is a

servant of God whether in mosque or in the

market place, in private or in public etc. Life of

this world is intrinsically linked with the Hereafter

(also referred to as ‘Yaum al-Deen’ -The day of

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“ISLAM” – “(peaceful) submission and obedience to God”

name and description of the religion revealed by God, since Adam a.s. and then on continuously established by many prophets and it culminated with Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. being the last in the line of prophethood.


“MUSLIM” - literally it means “one who submits and obey, willingly surrenders to the will of God”

it refers to followers of Islam, which now numbers over 1.5 billion people of diverse race and nationality. It is wrong and in bad taste to refer to them as “Muhammadan ” or “Mussalman ”


“Islam ” which literally means “submission,

resignation, reconciliation, to the will of God” –

and with the addition of “al-“ (a definite article) it

refers to the name of this religion.

It comes from same root as “s-l-m ” meaning

“peace ”; “saleema ” meaning “to be safe and

sound, secure, to be free, blameless ” etc.


The term “Muslim ” literally mean “one who

submits, is reconciled to the will of God”.

And its usage is not limited to only the time of

Muhammad [pbuh] but also to all those who

genuinely submit to the divine will revealed to in

the past.


It is thus that Muslims regard the religion

revealed by God to mankind, in essence, as

being one and the same, from the prophets

Adam, Nuh .. up to Muhammad (peace and

blessings be upon them all), referred to as “al-

Islam ”. For its basic teachings can be

summarised as the call to man towards “the

way of total servitude to God’s will.”


It is to be noted that Muhammad [pbuh] did not

himself named this religion, but the term “Islam ”

as well as “Muslimun (Muslims)” is based on the

revelation which he received from God (i.e. the

Qur’an) :


“Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is “al-Islam”

(man’s self-surrender unto Him)”

(Qur’an: aali-Imran: 3 : 19)


“ “And strive hard in God’s cause with all the striving that is And strive hard in God’s cause with all the striving that is

due to Him: it is He Who has elected you [to carry His due to Him: it is He Who has elected you [to carry His

message] and has laid no hardship on you in [anything message] and has laid no hardship on you in [anything

that pertains to] religion, [and made you follow] the that pertains to] religion, [and made you follow] the

creed of your forefather Abraham. It is He Who has creed of your forefather Abraham. It is He Who has

named you - in bygone times as well as in this (divine named you - in bygone times as well as in this (divine

writ) “writ) “al-Muslimeenal-Muslimeen” (“those who have surrendered ” (“those who have surrendered

themselves to God”)”themselves to God”)”

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


“ALLAH” - the name of God in Arabic. It refers to the One and only God of the Universe.

In Arabic it is in a proper noun, the name which has no equivalent in other non-Semitic language.

“Allah is the Unique, the Absolute One having no partners, Creator and Lord (Sustainer) of the Universe.”


““AND THEY say, "Be Jews" - or, "Christians" - and you AND THEY say, "Be Jews" - or, "Christians" - and you

shall be on the right path." shall be on the right path."

Say : "Nay, but [ours is] the creed of Abraham, who Say : "Nay, but [ours is] the creed of Abraham, who

turned away from all that is false, and was not of those turned away from all that is false, and was not of those

who ascribe divinity to aught besides God (Allah).who ascribe divinity to aught besides God (Allah).””

((Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135))


Say: "We believe in God (Allah), and in that which has Say: "We believe in God (Allah), and in that which has

been bestowed from on high upon us, and that which been bestowed from on high upon us, and that which

has been bestowed upon Abraham and Ishmael and has been bestowed upon Abraham and Ishmael and

Isaac and Jacob and, their descendants, and that which Isaac and Jacob and, their descendants, and that which

has been vouchsafed to Moses and Jesus; and that which has been vouchsafed to Moses and Jesus; and that which

has been vouchsafed to all the [other] prophets by their has been vouchsafed to all the [other] prophets by their

Sustainer: we make no distinction between any of them. Sustainer: we make no distinction between any of them.

And it is unto Him that we surrender ourselves."And it is unto Him that we surrender ourselves.".”.”

((Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 136Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 136))


“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)

ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)





““And indeed, within every community have We raised up a And indeed, within every community have We raised up a Messenger [entrusted with this message]: "Worship God, and Messenger [entrusted with this message]: "Worship God, and shun the powers of evil!" And among those [past generations] shun the powers of evil!" And among those [past generations] were people whom God graced with His guidance, just as there were people whom God graced with His guidance, just as there was among them [many a one] who inevitably fell prey to was among them [many a one] who inevitably fell prey to grievous error: go, then, about the earth and behold what grievous error: go, then, about the earth and behold what happened in the end to those who gave the lie to the truth!” happened in the end to those who gave the lie to the truth!”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 36))





ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THESE PREVIOUS MESSENGERS FROM GOD WAS ….





ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)


AFRICAAFRICA

EUROPEEUROPE

ASIAASIA





(1st Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma-’il)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)


Origin of Ka’abah

The great Flood of the Prophet Nuh’s a.s.

period

Prophet Ibrahim a.s. – an exemplary

Muslim.

Significance of Bakkah (ancient name of

Makkah) – History of its founding related to

the blessed family of Prophet Ibrahim a.s.

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Genesis 21: 18-21 “... And God heard the voice of

the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar from

heaven, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar ?

Fear not; for God has heard the voice of the lad where

he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him fast with your

hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then God

opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and

she went, and filled the skin with water, and gave the

lad a drink. And God was with the lad, and he grew up;

he lived in the wilderness, and became an expert with

the bow. He lived in the wilderness of Paran...”


IMPORTANT NOTE: “MAKKAH is in PARAN”IMPORTANT NOTE: “MAKKAH is in PARAN”

To Muslims, the above (Genesis 21: 18-21) relates to the history of the

beginning of Makkah, with the tribulation of the family of Prophet

Ibrahim a.s.- Hajar and his first-born infant Isma’il a.s. After Hajar had

frantically ran between the two hillocks of Safa and Marwa whilst at the

same time supplicating to Allah s.w.t. in search of water, they were

bestowed with the well of zam-zam. This is the SA’IE, one of the rites

re-enacted till today by pilgrims. And beside the well of zam-zam,

Prophets Ibrahim and Isma’il a.s. were later shown the foundation of

the oldest house of worship upon which they rebuild the Ka’bah.

Regarding: Genesis 21: 18-21


IMPORTANT NOTE: The“IMPORTANT NOTE: The“QiblahQiblah” - direction” - direction

““And when Abraham and Ishmael were raising the And when Abraham and Ishmael were raising the

foundations of the Temple, [they prayed:] "O our foundations of the Temple, [they prayed:] "O our

Sustainer! Accept Thou this from us: for, verily, Thou Sustainer! Accept Thou this from us: for, verily, Thou

alone art all-hearing, all-knowing!”alone art all-hearing, all-knowing!”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 127Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 127))



““And, lo, Abraham prayed: "O my Sustainer! Make this And, lo, Abraham prayed: "O my Sustainer! Make this

(Makkah) a land secure, and grant its people fruitful (Makkah) a land secure, and grant its people fruitful

sustenance - such of them as believe in God and the Last sustenance - such of them as believe in God and the Last

Day." [God] answered: "And whoever shall deny the Day." [God] answered: "And whoever shall deny the

truth, him will I let enjoy himself for a short while -but truth, him will I let enjoy himself for a short while -but

in the end I shall drive him to suffering through fire: and in the end I shall drive him to suffering through fire: and

how vile a journey's end!" how vile a journey's end!"

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 126Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 126))


IMPORTANT NOTE: “IMPORTANT NOTE: “QiblahQiblah” in the Bible” in the Bible

1 Kings viii 46-49 - “ ... and pray to Thee

toward their land which Thou gavest to their

fathers, the city which Thou has chosen, and the

house which I have built for Thy name”;

Psalm xxviii 2 – “Hear the voice of my

supplication, as I cry to Thee for help, as I lift up

my hands toward Thy most Holy Sanctuary.”;



Regarding: 1 Kings viii 46-49 ; Psalm xxviii 2

Biblical Prophets always had a certain direction in their

worship - Qiblah, usually towards a house of worship

consecrated in the name of God.

Prophet Sulaiman a.s. had built such a temple in Jerusalem,

and the Bani Isra’il while in captivity in Babylon would turn

their faces towards Jerusalem, even after the destruction of

this temple.




For Muslims, who at one time faced towards the same

Qiblah (direction towards Jerusalem for worship), Allah

s.w.t. had redirected their Qiblah to the Ka’bah rebuilt by

Ibrahim and Isma’il a.s. (the oldest house of worship ever

built on earth). From then on, billions have turned their

faces towards this spot on earth, daily without fail - drawn

by the force of faith in the One True God.




This, indeed, is a miracle for those who would reflect, for

no other religion, organizer of events nor any earthly

power has been able to do likewise (swolah-prayer and

Hajj) in this unification of purpose, transcending all

differences, save the consciousness of Allah. ...

AlHamdulillaah!





(1st Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma-’il)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)





(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma-’il) ISAAC (Is-haq)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)



JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)



JACOB (Ya’akub))


ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)

JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)


Origin of Ka’abah

The great Flood of the Prophet

Nuh’s a.s. period

Prophet Ibrahim a.s. – an

exemplary Muslim.

Significance of Bakkah (ancient

name of Makkah).

The Prophecies of the Awaited

Prophet – Muhammad s.a.a.w


Deuteronomy 18: 17-20 – And the Lord said to

me [i.e. Moses a.s.], “They have rightly said all that

they have spoken. I will raise up a prophet like you

from among their brethren; and I will put my

words in his mouth, and he will speak to them all

that I command him. And whoever will not give heed

to my words which he shall speak in my name, I

myself will require it of him.”

IMPORTANT NOTE: “A Prophecy to MosesIMPORTANT NOTE: “A Prophecy to Moses


Deuteronomy 33:2 – “He (Moses) said, “The

Lord came from Sinai, and dawned from Se’ir upon us;

he shone forth from Paran, he came from the ten

thousands of holy ones, with flaming fire at his right

hand; Yea, he loved his people; all those who

consecrated to him were in his hand; so they followed

in thy steps...”

IMPORTANT NOTE: “A Prophecy to MosesIMPORTANT NOTE: “A Prophecy to Moses






JACOB (Ya’akub))



JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)




(AWAITING THE FULFILMENT THE OF PATRIACH ABRAHAM’S PRAYER)



MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)



JACOB (Ya’akub))



JOSEPH (Yusuf)

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct

descendants of Ishmael)

MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)




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