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one to guide him. I testify that there is no god

but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is His

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and out of it created its mate, and out of the two spread abroad a multitude of men and women.

And remain conscious of (and fear) Allah, in whose name you demand [your rights] from one another,

and of these ties of kinship.

Verily, Allah is ever watchful over you!


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HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

LESSON # 15

LESSON # 15


The message of Islam is established upon The message of Islam is established upon TAUTAUHHEEDEED – a – a

profound concept of attesting to the Absolute Oneness of profound concept of attesting to the Absolute Oneness of

Allah through active submission and obedience to Allah by Allah through active submission and obedience to Allah by

adhering to the teaching of Allah’s final Messenger adhering to the teaching of Allah’s final Messenger

Muhammad Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

Thus the two statements contain this message:Thus the two statements contain this message:


The message of Islam is established upon The message of Islam is established upon TAUTAUHHEEDEED – a – a

profound concept of attesting to the Absolute Oneness of profound concept of attesting to the Absolute Oneness of

Allah through active submission and obedience to Allah by Allah through active submission and obedience to Allah by

adhering to the teaching of Allah’s final Messenger adhering to the teaching of Allah’s final Messenger

Muhammad Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

Thus the two statements contain this message:Thus the two statements contain this message:

““There is no god except Allah, There is no god except Allah,

Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah” Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”


How does one “How does one “AttestAttest” to this? How to manifest this ” to this? How to manifest this

message in one’s life?message in one’s life?

From From Hadith Jibra-il Hadith Jibra-il a.s. , our Prophet enumerated the a.s. , our Prophet enumerated the

important aspects of :important aspects of :


[1] [1] ISLAMISLAM – inculcating act of – inculcating act of submission to the Will submission to the Will of Allah, of Allah,

essentially through establishing its pillars (essentially through establishing its pillars (ArkaanArkaan) involving ) involving

aspects of deeds , such that it will build this identity in us;aspects of deeds , such that it will build this identity in us;

[2] [2] IIMANIIMAN – instilling – instilling faith or conviction faith or conviction upon aspects of Reality upon aspects of Reality

(Truth) that give meaning and purpose to our Life; it (Truth) that give meaning and purpose to our Life; it

involves affirming truth with knowledge and conviction; involves affirming truth with knowledge and conviction;

replacing doubts with certainty and making it as our ‘replacing doubts with certainty and making it as our ‘driverdriver

& & motivationmotivation’ in life – in this world leading to the Hereafter.’ in life – in this world leading to the Hereafter.


Yet, being convinced of the truth (Reality) and able to Yet, being convinced of the truth (Reality) and able to

manifest this conviction correctly through acts of manifest this conviction correctly through acts of

submission – it is still not sufficient, unless the submission – it is still not sufficient, unless the

consciousness of the presence of Allah s.w.t. as the only consciousness of the presence of Allah s.w.t. as the only

Divine Being unto Whom we direct our servitude to, Divine Being unto Whom we direct our servitude to,

becomes the primary reason or becomes the primary reason or raison d'êtreraison d'être. .

It is not merely It is not merely by Faith (Belief) that man is saved, nor by by Faith (Belief) that man is saved, nor by

his good works (Deeds). Even with both his good works (Deeds). Even with both IIMANIIMAN and and

‘‘AMALAMAL, it is insufficient without a third aspect. , it is insufficient without a third aspect.


We are only saved by We are only saved by Allah’s Grace and His Merciful Allah’s Grace and His Merciful

Acceptance of our faith, servitude and worshipAcceptance of our faith, servitude and worship. This . This

must be the core attitude of every Muslim’s life striving must be the core attitude of every Muslim’s life striving

– which reside in the secret of our inner being; in our – which reside in the secret of our inner being; in our

motive and intention accompanying our every worship motive and intention accompanying our every worship

and striving in life.and striving in life.

And a Muslim regard his whole life as “And a Muslim regard his whole life as “worshipworship” or what ” or what

is in Arabic “ is in Arabic “ ’IBAADAT’IBAADAT” (servitude) - which ” (servitude) - which

would be assessed by Allah, Who knows:would be assessed by Allah, Who knows:


““I have only created jinns and men, that they may I have only created jinns and men, that they may

serve (worship) Me.”serve (worship) Me.”

((Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56))


And validity of And validity of ‘IBAADAT ‘IBAADAT in the Islamic perspective, in the Islamic perspective,

requires that doer adhere to:requires that doer adhere to:

Correct belief (with Correct belief (with IIMANIIMAN))

Correct action (with Correct action (with ‘AMAL‘AMAL))

And the most crucial which must accompany the 2 previous And the most crucial which must accompany the 2 previous

aspects, is:aspects, is:

Correct intention (with Correct intention (with IIHHSANSAN))

And this (intention) is unknown/unseen to every one And this (intention) is unknown/unseen to every one

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““And whether ye hide your word or manifest it, He (Allah) And whether ye hide your word or manifest it, He (Allah)

certainly has (full) knowledge, of the secrets of (all) hearts.” certainly has (full) knowledge, of the secrets of (all) hearts.”

((Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 13Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 13))


““Should He (Allah) not know― He that created? And He (Allah) Should He (Allah) not know― He that created? And He (Allah)

is the One that understands the finest mysteries (and He) is is the One that understands the finest mysteries (and He) is

well-acquainted (with them).” well-acquainted (with them).”

Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 14Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 14))


This concern for acceptance by Allah SWT, must This concern for acceptance by Allah SWT, must

eventually lead us to a “eventually lead us to a “spiritual state of righteousnessspiritual state of righteousness” ”

i.e. being conscious of Allah at all times, such that we i.e. being conscious of Allah at all times, such that we

become mindful in striving not to transgress Allah’s law become mindful in striving not to transgress Allah’s law

and fulfilling His every command. and fulfilling His every command.


This state of consciousness of Allah’s ever-Presence, This state of consciousness of Allah’s ever-Presence,

Who is all-Aware of our inner motive for doing what we Who is all-Aware of our inner motive for doing what we

do – making us to direct our do – making us to direct our ‘amal ‘amal (deeds) primarily to (deeds) primarily to

be made accountable to Him, rather than seeking be made accountable to Him, rather than seeking

recognition from others or for personal vanity (conceit).recognition from others or for personal vanity (conceit).


This state is termed This state is termed TAQWATAQWA – (consciousness with – (consciousness with

reverential fear of Allah) is the ultimate criteria of Nobility:reverential fear of Allah) is the ultimate criteria of Nobility:

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

And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).” (with all things).”

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Thus, to attain to Thus, to attain to TAQWATAQWA it must be with this it must be with this IIHHSAN,SAN,

inculcating mindfulness of Allah’s presence and of His inculcating mindfulness of Allah’s presence and of His

Awareness over us.Awareness over us.

Without which, we may become “Without which, we may become “ego-centricego-centric” because ” because

we are already strongly aware of our own existence, not we are already strongly aware of our own existence, not

so of Allah’s Presence – Who:so of Allah’s Presence – Who:

““no vision can comprehend, whereas He alone comprehends all visionno vision can comprehend, whereas He alone comprehends all vision .”.”


In Islam, we must not attribute to Allah s.w.t. attributes In Islam, we must not attribute to Allah s.w.t. attributes

((SIFAATSIFAAT) which are inconsistent with His Transcendence ) which are inconsistent with His Transcendence

and Exaltedness e.g. limiting Him to time and place as and Exaltedness e.g. limiting Him to time and place as

others in creation.others in creation.

Thus we have to follow Divine guidance by

contemplating His Signs in creation, His Attributes and

Names such that we become fully conscious His Divine

Presence, His Omniscience (ever-aware and knowing) of

us even in secrecy of our hearts.


””To Allah belongs the East and the West; wherever ye turn, there is To Allah belongs the East and the West; wherever ye turn, there is

Allah's countenance (face). Behold! Allah is All-Embracing (Infinite), Allah's countenance (face). Behold! Allah is All-Embracing (Infinite),

All-Knowing. “All-Knowing. “

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 115Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 115))

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““O my dear son,” [continued Luqman,] “verily, if there be but the O my dear son,” [continued Luqman,] “verily, if there be but the

weight of a mustard-seed, and though it be [hidden] in a rock, or in weight of a mustard-seed, and though it be [hidden] in a rock, or in

the skies, or in the earth, Allah will bring it to light: for, behold, Allah the skies, or in the earth, Allah will bring it to light: for, behold, Allah

is unfathomable [in His wisdom], all-aware.”is unfathomable [in His wisdom], all-aware.”

((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 16Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 16))


Therefore after we have learnt aspects of:Therefore after we have learnt aspects of:

ARKAA-NUL-IIMANARKAA-NUL-IIMAN

ARKAA-NUL-ISLAMARKAA-NUL-ISLAM

We now come to the aspect which perfects it, which is:We now come to the aspect which perfects it, which is:

AL-IAL-IHHSANSAN


In fact, this aspect is that which In fact, this aspect is that which qualitatively qualitatively

determines our acts of devotiondetermines our acts of devotion, the worth of our , the worth of our

worship or servitude to Allah. It lies within our inner-worship or servitude to Allah. It lies within our inner-

most core of our consciousness, unknown to other most core of our consciousness, unknown to other

people save Allah s.w.t. and our own self.people save Allah s.w.t. and our own self.

Thus outwardly people may be seen to be doing a Thus outwardly people may be seen to be doing a

righteous deed, and yet their inward motives differ.righteous deed, and yet their inward motives differ.


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“(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 (and serve).” (Qur’an: Surah Baqarah: 2: 138Surah Baqarah: 2: 138))


– ( IHSAN ) in Arabic means “best conduct;

performance of good deeds; righteousness; excellence

etc.”

Basically it pertains to the quality of our attesting to

the Oneness of Allah.


If ‘IIMAN’ serves to strengthen our conviction;

‘ISLAM’ guides our practices in life;

Then ‘IHSAN’ completes or perfects our “attestation

to the Oneness of Allah.”


His reply to the question “what is AL-IHSAN ?”, he said :

PROPHET MUHAMMAD PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ::


““Al- IAl- Ihhsan san (righteousness or best conduct) is that you (righteousness or best conduct) is that you

worship (serve) Allah (worship (serve) Allah (TA’-BUDALLAAHTA’-BUDALLAAH) as though you ) as though you

are seeing Him; while you see Him not, yet truly He are seeing Him; while you see Him not, yet truly He

sees you”sees you”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))

PROPHET MUHAMMAD PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. :. :

His reply to the question “what is AL-IHSAN ?”, he said :


It is indeed amazing that IHSAN- “righteousness of best

conduct” has been linked by the Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

to our consciousness or awareness of Allah SWT. , in our

servitude (‘UBUDIYYAH) – which is not only in certain

devotional forms of worship, but must be extended to

encompass the doing of any good deed in life.


This therefore distinguishes a good deed performed by

a believer whose motivation is in ‘obedience to Allah’

from deeds performed for other reasons (even if they

are similar and generally judged as a good deeds).


And regarding deeds or any act of devotion, he ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said:

““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of

that action is (to be measured) in accordance that action is (to be measured) in accordance

with what is intended ... ”with what is intended ... ”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))


“ “ ... ... Thus he who migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger,

then his migration is for Allah and His Messenger. And he who

migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits or for the sake of

marrying a woman, then his migration is for that which

he has intended.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))



Standard of righteousness or of one doing good deeds in Islam

is absolute in that, it “must be done as an act of worship, i.e. of

serving Allah s.w.t.”

Thus, apart from ensuring the act to be correct according to the

teaching of His prophet, Allah requires that it must be done

with sincerity:


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“And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship

Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being True (in faith);”

(Qur’an: Bayyinah: 98: 5)

Standard of righteousness or one doing good deeds in Islam is

absolute in that, it “must be done as an act of worship, i.e. of

serving Allah s.w.t.”

Thus, apart from ensuring the act to be correct according to the

teaching of His prophet, Allah requires that it must be done

with sincerity:


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“Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve (worship) Allah

with sincere devotion; And I am commanded to be the

first of those who bow to Allah in Islam."

(Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 11-12)


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“Verily, Allah does not look at your outward form

(appearance) nor at your wealth, but He, verily will

look into (what is in) our hearts and deeds.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim)

PROPHET MUHAMMAD PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص SAID:SAID:


From this, we must understand that we Muslims should

never fall prey to conceit nor forget the actual reason for

our striving to do good is, as an act of attesting to the

Oneness of Allah; serving and worshipping only Him.

To be sincere means:

“to negate all other considerations as the essential or primary motive,

except for the sake of Allah –

seeking His nearness (QURB) to please Him (REDHA) ”


It is interesting that without truly striving to attest with

TAUHEED – to attest that only Allah is god, the One unto

whom we were created to serve and worship exclusively ,

then a person may take his / her Nafs (self) or Hawa’

(desires) as ‘god’ – which may lead to the spiritual disease

of ‘ujub (self-conceit) and riya’ (ostentations).


It is interesting that without truly striving to attest with

TAUHEED – to attest that only Allah is god, the One we

were created to serve and worship exclusively , then a

person may take his / her Nafs (self) or Hawa’ (desires) as

‘god’ – which may lead to the spiritual disease of ‘ujub

(self-conceit) and riya’ (ostentations).

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““Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his

own desires as his deitiesown desires as his deities? Then would you be responsible for ? Then would you be responsible for

him? “ him? “

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REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. SAID . SAID IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON:IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON:


“O Mankind! Verily Satan has lost all hope that he will

ever be worshipped on this earth forever, but if you obey

him in other deeds (acts which may seem to you to be)

petty (or small), it will please him. So be very careful of

(following) him (regarding these) in your religion.”

(Excerpt from the “Seerah” by Ibnu Hisham, “al-Iqd-ul Farid” by Ibnu Abdi Rabbih and Bukhary’ s “Saheeh”)

REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص SAID SAID IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON:IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON:


REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. SAID:. SAID:


“ “Verily, what I fear the most for my community Verily, what I fear the most for my community

(ummah) is (ummah) is SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners) to Allah. (ascribing partners) to Allah.

I am not saying that they will worship the sun or I am not saying that they will worship the sun or

the moon or idols, but the moon or idols, but it is in their being insincere in it is in their being insincere in

doing good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake doing good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake

but only to please their hidden desiresbut only to please their hidden desires.”.”

((Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-ZuhduHadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-Zuhdu”)”)

REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص SAID:SAID:


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“HAST THOU ever considered [the kind of man] who HAST THOU ever considered [the kind of man] who makes makes

his own desires (HAWA)his own desires (HAWA) his deity, and whom Allah has his deity, and whom Allah has

[thereupon] let go astray, knowing [that his [thereupon] let go astray, knowing [that his mind is closed to mind is closed to

all guidanceall guidance], and whose ], and whose hearing and heart He has sealedhearing and heart He has sealed, ,

and upon whose and upon whose sight He has placed a veilsight He has placed a veil? Who, then, could ? Who, then, could

guide him after Allah [has abandoned him]? Will you not, guide him after Allah [has abandoned him]? Will you not,

then, (then, (TADZAK-KARUNTADZAK-KARUN) bethink your-selves? “) bethink your-selves? “

((Qur’an: Jatsiyah: 45: 23Qur’an: Jatsiyah: 45: 23))


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PROPHET MUHAMMAD PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص SAID:SAID:

““The The SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) within my ummah is more hidden (subtle)

than a black ant crawling on a black rock, than a black ant crawling on a black rock,

in the darkness of the night”in the darkness of the night”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))


EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS:MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS:



““By the By the NAFSNAFS (Soul, or self) , and the proportion and (Soul, or self) , and the proportion and

order given to it; 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, Truly he succeeds that purifies it,

And he fails that corrupts it!”And he fails that corrupts it!”

((Qur’an: as-Shams: 91: 7-10Qur’an: as-Shams: 91: 7-10))



SELFSELF

RELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELFRELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELF



SELFSELF

RELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELFRELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELF

THE SIN OF SELF-CONCEITTHE SIN OF SELF-CONCEIT



SELFSELF

ALLAHALLAH

RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAHRELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAH



SELFSELF

RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAHRELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAH

THE SIN OF INGRATITUDETHE SIN OF INGRATITUDEALLAHALLAH



SELFSELF

OTHERSOTHERS

RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERSRELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERS



SELFSELF

OTHERSOTHERS

RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERSRELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERS

THE SIN OF ARROGANCETHE SIN OF ARROGANCE


FOR THERE IS NONE DESERVING OF OUR WORSHIP AND SERVITUDE EXCEPT ALLAH.


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(Say:) ”Behold, my prayer, and [all] my acts of worship, my

living and my dying are for God [Allah alone, Who is], the

Sustainer of all the worlds, in whose divinity none has a share:

for thus have I been bidden – and I shall [always] be foremost

among those who surrender themselves to Him (Muslimeen).”

(Qur’an: Surah al-An’am:6:162)


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”So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith:

(establish) Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on

which He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in

the work (wrought) by Allah: that is the standard Religion:

but most among mankind understand not.”

((Surah Rum: 30: 30Surah Rum: 30: 30))


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““Say: ‘Work righteousness! And Allah will behold your deeds, Say: ‘Work righteousness! And Allah will behold your deeds,

and (so will) His Messenger, and the believers, and in the and (so will) His Messenger, and the believers, and in the

end you will be brought before Him Who knows all (the end you will be brought before Him Who knows all (the

unseen as well as the apparent)unseen as well as the apparent) then will He show you the then will He show you the

truth of all that ye did.truth of all that ye did.” ”

((Qur’an: Taubah : 9: 105Qur’an: Taubah : 9: 105))


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““Whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work Whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work

righteousness, and in the worship of his Lord, admit righteousness, and in the worship of his Lord, admit

no one as partner to Him (i.e. do not commit no one as partner to Him (i.e. do not commit SHIRKSHIRK)." )."

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110) )


Thus it is that this Arabic word “ikhlasw” meaning

“sincerity”, can also mean “purity” and be related to the

Message of TAUHEED - as when the Surah (Chapter)

which profoundly explains the Oneness of Allah is also

called “Surah Al-Ikhlasw” (Q:112).

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IKHLASWIKHLASW


Similarly the kalimah (statement) of TAUHEED :

(There is no god except Allah)

is also called “KALIMAH-AL-IKHLASW” (pure or sincere Word);

and “KALIMAH-AL-TOY-YIBAH” (the good Word).


““But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the

home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your

share of the world. And (share of the world. And (FA-AFA-AHHSINSIN) do good (to others) ) do good (to others)

as Allah has done good to you (as Allah has done good to you (AAHHSANALLAHU-ILAYKSANALLAHU-ILAYK). ).

And desire not corruption (And desire not corruption (FASADFASAD) in the land. Indeed, ) in the land. Indeed,

Allah does not like corrupters (Allah does not like corrupters (MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN).“).“

((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))



“And who is better (AHSAN) in speech than one who invites to Allah

and does righteousness and says, "Indeed, I am of the Muslims."

And not equal are the good deed (HASANAH) and the bad (SAI-YI’-

AH). Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better (AHSAN); and

thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will

become] as though he was a devoted friend.

But none is granted it except those who are patient, and none is

granted it except one having a great portion [of good].”

(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33-35)

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””Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word

like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches

(reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the

leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order

that they may receive admonition; that they may receive admonition;

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25))


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REFLECT : COMPONENTS OF A TREEREFLECT : COMPONENTS OF A TREE

seedSprout

Roots Trunk Leaves

Layers of Bark Grow towards sunlight & Power to break rocks Fruits


Shar’iahShar’iah

Fardhu ‘AinFardhu ‘Ain

Fardhu Kifaa-yahFardhu Kifaa-yah

WajibWajib

Sunnat (mandub)Sunnat (mandub)

Harus (mustahab)Harus (mustahab)

MakruhMakruh

HaramHaram


ShirkShirk

Ridda (irtidad)Ridda (irtidad)

KufrKufr

NifaaqNifaaq

Mu’minMu’min

MuMuHHsinsin

TaqwaTaqwa

IIkhkhlaswlasw

TawakkalTawakkal

‘‘ilm Tauilm Tauhheed (Aqaa-id)eed (Aqaa-id)

‘‘ilm Fiqhilm Fiqh

‘‘ilm Tasawwufilm Tasawwuf


““That which is That which is HHALALALAL (lawful; permissible) is clear and that which is (lawful; permissible) is clear and that which is HHARAMARAM

(unlawful; forbidden) is clear, and between the two of them are (unlawful; forbidden) is clear, and between the two of them are MUSMUSHH-TABIHAT-TABIHAT

(doubtful matters) about which many people do not know. .”(doubtful matters) about which many people do not know. .”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))


“ … So whoever saves himself from these suspicious (doubtful)

things saves his religion and his honour. And whoever indulges in

these suspicious (doubtful) things is like a shepherd who grazes

(his animals) near the HIMA (private pasture) of someone else

and at any moment he is liable to get in it.

(O people!) Beware! Every king has a HIMA and the HIMA of

Allah on the earth is whatever that has been declared (ruled as)

forbidden (MUHARRIMAT).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)


HALAL (Permissible – Lawful) HARAM

HARUS (MUBAH)(Optional-neutral)

MAKRUH (Undesirable)

MUSTAHAAB (MANDUB) (Recommended)

ForbiddenUnlawful

(Clearly known) (Clearly known)

SHUB-HAT

(Doubtful)

““Certainty cannot be removed (overruled) by DoubtCertainty cannot be removed (overruled) by Doubt””

TWO WAYS OF SINNING IN MATTERS OF OBLIGATORY

Sinning by commission Sinning by omission

FARD- ’ AIN – Fixed personal obligationFARD-KIFAAYAH – Fixed community obligation WAJIB – Whatever is ruled by Shari’ah as Obligatory


Where to go (i.e. what else) … after this ?Where to go (i.e. what else) … after this ?


TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm

‘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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TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM


‘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.

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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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AND WHEN NEW

AND WHEN NEW

INTAKE WILL RE-

INTAKE WILL RE-

START IT WILL BE

START IT WILL BE

ANNOUNCED

ANNOUNCED

‘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)

TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm












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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technology

and 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)



‘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”)



‘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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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requires

practical 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.



‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN

(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)


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””All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto this; All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto this;

for we would certainly not have found the right path for we would certainly not have found the right path

unless Allah had guided us!”unless Allah had guided us!”


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And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon the

Messenger of Allah and upon His household

and Companions .


101

"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our

progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our

places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in

Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful. Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128))


102

““Our Lord ! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a joy to Our Lord ! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a joy to

our eyes, and cause us to be foremost amongst those who are our eyes, and cause us to be foremost amongst those who are

conscious of Thee! (as ‘mut-taqqin’).” conscious of Thee! (as ‘mut-taqqin’).”

((Qur’an : al-Furqan: 25: 74Qur’an : al-Furqan: 25: 74))


103

"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;

Help us against those that reject faith." Help us against those that reject faith."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250) )


104

“ “Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You

have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace

(Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).” (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).”

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))


106

““Our Lord ! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; Our Our Lord ! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; Our

Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay on Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay on

those before us : Our Lord ! Lay not on us a burden greater those before us : Our Lord ! Lay not on us a burden greater

than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, And grant than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, And grant

us forgiveness, Have Mercy on us. You are our protector : us forgiveness, Have Mercy on us. You are our protector :

Help us against the unbelievers.” Help us against the unbelievers.”

((Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 286Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 286))


107

"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter "Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter

and save us from the torment of the fire!" and save us from the torment of the fire!"

((Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201))


108

““(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations

of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance

with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”


109

And salutations of Allah and Peace be And salutations of Allah and Peace be

upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon

His household and Companions .His household and Companions .


110

”Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what

they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise to

Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”

(Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182)


““Grant us (these our supplication),Grant us (these our supplication),

by Your Mercy, (O Allah, You are) the by Your Mercy, (O Allah, You are) the

Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”


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