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““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

LESSON # 1ALESSON # 1A

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

Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

mailto:[email protected]

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

ignorant of, maintaining humility , striving to continue learning, rather than ignorant of, maintaining humility , striving to continue learning, rather than

become conceited with whatever little they had already learnt.become conceited with whatever little they had already 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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When we acquire these, our knowledge grows and grows (DARK GREEN area )


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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.


When we acquire these, our knowledge grows and 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”


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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 Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص..))

Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص 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.).)

Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. said:

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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

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

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Du’a taught by my mentor, al-Ustaz Muhammad bin Muhammad

Sa’id Semarang (rhm.a.), as well as my other traditional Asaatizah.

May Allah be merciful to them and grant us to benefit from their merits,

wisdom, secrets and may Allah reward them and reward our parents,

elders, our beloved family and fellow Muslims

With Allah’s Generosity, Mercy and His Forgiveness.




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Du’a taught by my mentor, al-Ustaz Muhammad bin Muhammad Sa’id Semarang, as well as my other traditional Asaatizah.May Allah reward them all with every goodness., and grant upon us, our parents and them, His Mercy and His Forgiveness.




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- GHOY-RA- DwDwAA-L-LEE-NA WA LAA- MU-AA-L-LEE-NA WA LAA- MU-DwDwIL-LEENIL-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-DAA-K

O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance.




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

And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You.




WA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAA-KWA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAA-K

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 - WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHKHAA-LAFA AA-LAFA

AM-RAKA WA- ‘A- AM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwSwAA-KAA-K

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- WA- HHAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEE-LAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEE-L

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- WA- LAA- HHAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA AW- 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.

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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-WAL-HHAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-NAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-N

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 !



"No people sit in a gathering remembering Allah, But the

angels surround them, mercy covers them, tranquillity

descends upon them and Allah remembers them before

those who are with Him.“

(Hadith reported by Ibn Majah)


"Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge, Allah will "Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge, Allah will

make easy fro him a path to paradise. No people gather in make easy fro him a path to paradise. No people gather in

one of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and one of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and

teaching it to one another, but the angels will surround teaching it to one another, but the angels will surround

them, tranquillity will descend upon them, mercy will them, tranquillity will descend upon them, mercy will

envelop them and Allah will mention them to those who envelop them and Allah will mention them to those who

are with Him. And whoever is hindered because of his bad are with Him. And whoever is hindered because of his bad

deeds, his lineage will be of no avail to him."deeds, his lineage will be of no avail to him."

((Hadith reported by Muslim, Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith reported by Muslim, Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))


BATCH # 16 - AUGUST 2016 INTAKEBATCH # 16 - AUGUST 2016 INTAKE



““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 # 1ALESSON # 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 in social culture”


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 Judgement).


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

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

carry His message] and has laid no hardship on you carry His message] and has laid no hardship on you

in [anything that pertains to] religion, [and made in [anything that pertains to] religion, [and made

you follow] the creed of your forefather Abraham. It you follow] the creed of your forefather Abraham. It

is is He Who has named youHe Who has named you - in bygone times as well - in bygone times as well

as in this (divine writ) - “as in this (divine writ) - “al-Muslimeenal-Muslimeen” ”

((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 ourselvesAnd it is unto Him that we surrender ourselves.”.”

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


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ADAM(other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

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


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

ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)






““And indeed, within And indeed, within every community every community have We raised up a have We raised up a

Messenger [entrusted with this message]: "Messenger [entrusted with this message]: "Worship God, and Worship God, and

shun the powers of evil!shun the powers of evil!" And among those [past generations] " 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


BRIEF ANCIENT HISTORYBRIEF ANCIENT HISTORY

Origin of Origin of Ka’abahKa’abah

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

Prophet Ibrahim a.s. – an Prophet Ibrahim a.s. – an exemplary Muslim.exemplary Muslim.

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(1st Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma-’il)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)





(1st Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma-’il)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

HE , TOGETHER WITH HIS MOTHER HAGAR, WERE BROUGHT INTO THE WILDERNESS OF PARAN (ARABIA) AND LEFT THERE.


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.

(Biblical Abraham).


Genesis 21: 18-21Genesis 21: 18-21 “... And God heard the voice of “... And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar from the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar from

heaven, and said to her, “What troubles you, heaven, and said to her, “What troubles you, HagarHagar ? ? Fear not; for God has heard the voice of the lad where he 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 is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him fast with your hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then God hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then God

opened her eyes, and she saw opened her eyes, and she saw a well of watera well of water; and ; and she went, and filled the skin with water, and gave the she went, and filled the skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And God was with the lad, and he grew up; lad a drink. And God was with the lad, and he grew up; he lived in the wilderness, and became an expert with he lived in the wilderness, and became an expert with

the bow. He lived in the wilderness of the bow. He lived in the wilderness of ParanParan...”...”All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

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!"



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

1 Kings viii 46-49 1 Kings viii 46-49 - “ ... and pray to Thee - “ ... and pray to Thee toward their land which Thou gavest to their toward their land which Thou gavest to their fathers, the city which Thou has chosen, and the fathers, the city which Thou has chosen, and the house which I have built for Thy name”;house which I have built for Thy name”;

Psalm xxviii 2Psalm xxviii 2 – “Hear the voice of my – “Hear the voice of my supplication, as I cry to Thee for help, as I lift up supplication, as I cry to Thee for help, as I lift up my hands toward Thy most Holy Sanctuary.”;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!


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

(1st Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma-’il )


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(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma-’il ) ISAAC ( Is-haq )


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ISHMAEL (Isma-’il ) ISAAC ( Is-haq )

Unfortunately many Jews and Christians disputes the legitimate position of Ishmael.


IS THERE ANY PROOF IS THERE ANY PROOF FROM THE FROM THE

BIBLICAL SOURCE ?BIBLICAL SOURCE ?


““After Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, After Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan,

Sara’i, Abram’s wifeSara’i, Abram’s wife,, took Hagar the Egyptian took Hagar the Egyptian, her maid, , her maid,

and and gave her to Abram gave her to Abram her husband her husband as a wifeas a wife. And he went . And he went

in to her and she conceived ...” in to her and she conceived ...” ((Genesis: 16: 3-4Genesis: 16: 3-4))

CONSIDER THIS .....CONSIDER THIS .....


**

22 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, 22 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him,

“Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 2 He said, “Take your son, He said, “Take your son,

your only son your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of

Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the

mountains of which I shall tell you.”mountains of which I shall tell you.”((Genesis: 22: 1-2Genesis: 22: 1-2 ) )Muslims refutation to this Biblical claim :Muslims refutation to this Biblical claim :

The phrase “ your only son” is significantly problematic to be referring to Isaac,

because both he and Ishmael outlived their father Abraham.

Therefore it is only for Ishmael that this phrase “the only son” could ever be used

at one time, and never for Isaac.

And the sacrifice would be most significant at the time when he had only one son.

Christians would insist it was Isaac and would quote this verse:


14 14 So Abraham rose early in the morning, and took bread and a skin of So Abraham rose early in the morning, and took bread and a skin of

water; and putting water; and putting itit on her shoulder, he gave on her shoulder, he gave itit and and the boy to the boy to

Hagar, and sent her awayHagar, and sent her away. Then she departed and wandered in the . Then she departed and wandered in the

Wilderness of Beersheba. Wilderness of Beersheba. 15 15 And the water in the skin was used up, And the water in the skin was used up,

and and she placed the boy she placed the boy under one of the shrubs.”under one of the shrubs.”

Muslims response to this Biblical narration regarding Ishmael, which Jews and Muslims response to this Biblical narration regarding Ishmael, which Jews and Christians imply or asserted to have occurred after Isaac was born to Sarah. Christians imply or asserted to have occurred after Isaac was born to Sarah.

Abraham was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael while Isaac was

borne to him when he was one hundred years old – thus, 14 years apart.

Therefore this narration could not have happened after Isaac was born

because if it were to be so, then the term “she placed the boy under one of

the shrub” would be ridiculous. He should rather be helping his mother.

((Genesis: 16: 14-15Genesis: 16: 14-15 ) )


““And [then] he (Abraham) said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I And [then] he (Abraham) said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I

am ordered by] my Lord; am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide meHe will guide me. My Lord, grant me . My Lord, grant me

[a child] from among the righteous." So We gave him good [a child] from among the righteous." So We gave him good

tidings of tidings of a forbearing boya forbearing boy. And when he (Ishmael) reached . And when he (Ishmael) reached

with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "O my son, indeed I O my son, indeed I

have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what

you think.you think." He (Ishmael) said, "" He (Ishmael) said, "O my father, do as you are O my father, do as you are

commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfastcommanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast.“.“

((Qur’an: Shaffat : 37: 99-102Qur’an: Shaffat : 37: 99-102))

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‘ ‘And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you shall keep you shall keep

my covenant, you and your descendentsmy covenant, you and your descendents after you after you

throughout their generations. This is my covenant throughout their generations. This is my covenant

which you shall keep, between me and you and your which you shall keep, between me and you and your

descendents after you: descendents after you: Every male among you shall Every male among you shall

be circumcisedbe circumcised. You shall be circumcised by the flesh . You shall be circumcised by the flesh

of your foreskins, and it shall be as of your foreskins, and it shall be as sign of the sign of the

covenant covenant between me and you. between me and you. * * ””((Genesis: 17: 9Genesis: 17: 9 ) )

Muslims may regard this as confirmation and ProphecyMuslims may regard this as confirmation and Prophecy ….. …..

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““Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a ChristianAbraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian, but he was true in , but he was true in

faith and faith and bowed his will to Allah's bowed his will to Allah's (“(“HANEEFAN-MUSLIMANHANEEFAN-MUSLIMAN” ”

which is as a Muslim following a way of life ‘which is as a Muslim following a way of life ‘al-ISLAMal-ISLAM’) and he ’) and he

set not any as partners with Allah.”set not any as partners with Allah.”((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 67Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 67))


Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming ofMuhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.


“ “And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with

certain commands, which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make certain commands, which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make

thee an thee an ImamImam** to the nations to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (." He pleaded: "And also (anan

ImamImam) from my offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is ) from my offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is

not within the reach of evil-doers." not within the reach of evil-doers."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124) )


* “A Leader to all mankind” – not every past prophets were accorded this rank, most were sent only to a particular nation. Abraham’s request for another from his descendants to be conferred this rank. He even specifically enumerated some of the most outstanding task of this Messenger (Imam Prophet) …



(Abraham said) "Our Lord! send amongst them (Abraham said) "Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger a Messenger

of their own of their own who shall who shall rehearse Thy Signs rehearse Thy Signs to them and to them and

instruct them in Scripture and Wisdominstruct them in Scripture and Wisdom, and , and purify thempurify them; for ; for

Thou art the Exalted in Might the Wise.“ Thou art the Exalted in Might the Wise.“



““And And who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such

as debase their souls with folly?as debase their souls with folly? Him (Abraham) We chose Him (Abraham) We chose

and rendered pure in this world: and he will be in the and rendered pure in this world: and he will be in the

Hereafter in the ranks of the Righteous.Hereafter in the ranks of the Righteous.

Behold! His Lord said to him: Behold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thy will to Me)" "Submit (thy will to Me)" He said: He said:

""I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the universeI bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the universe.“ .“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131) )


ASLIM = “submit (command)”ASLAMTU = “I have submitted (verb)”AL-ISLAM = “the submission (proper noun)”






ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)



JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)



JACOB (Ya’akub))



JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)

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AN OBJECTIONAN OBJECTION


A PERTINENT QUESTION


“ “If a man has two wives, the one he loved and the other he disliked, If a man has two wives, the one he loved and the other he disliked,

and they have borne him children, both the loved and the disliked, and and they have borne him children, both the loved and the disliked, and

if the first-born is hers that is dislikedif the first-born is hers that is disliked, then on the day he assigns his , then on the day he assigns his

possessions as an inheritance to his sons, possessions as an inheritance to his sons, he may not treat his son of he may not treat his son of

the loved as the first-born in preference to the son of the dislikedthe loved as the first-born in preference to the son of the disliked, who , who

is the first-born, but is the first-born, but he shall acknowledge the first-bornhe shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the , the son of the

disliked, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the disliked, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the

first issue of his strength; first issue of his strength; the right of the first-born is histhe right of the first-born is his.” .”

((Deuteronomy: 21: 15-17Deuteronomy: 21: 15-17))



“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the

prophets, I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For

truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not

an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is

accomplished. * ”

(Mathew:5:17)

JESUS IS REPORTED TO HAVE SAID:.JESUS IS REPORTED TO HAVE SAID:.


* Emphasis seems to be concerning the completion of the ‘Law’.


“ But the * Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father

will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and

bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”

(John:14: 26)



* ‘Counselor, the Holy Spirit’ – not as yet present at that time.


““ Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage

that I go away, that I go away, for if I do not go away, the * Counselor for if I do not go away, the * Counselor

will not come to youwill not come to you; but ; but if I goif I go, I will send him to , I will send him to

you. you. And when he comes, he will convince the world And when he comes, he will convince the world

concerning sin and righteousness and judgmentconcerning sin and righteousness and judgment::

((John:16: 7-8John:16: 7-8) )



* ‘Counselor, the Holy Spirit’ – not as yet present at that time.


““ "I have "I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them

now.now. When the When the ** Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the

truth; for truth; for he will not speak on his own authorityhe will not speak on his own authority, but , but whatever he whatever he

hears he will speakhears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to , and he will declare to you the things that are to

come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it

to you”to you”



‘Counselor, the Holy Spirit’ – not as yet present at that time.Not a Divine being because he does not have own authority, but depends upon what he will hear (i.e. revelation) from God. Therefore, has no connection with the Trinitarian Holy Ghost (spirit) of the Pauline dogma.

((John:16: 12-14John:16: 12-14) )


““Jesus says: ‘Jesus says: ‘Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, LordNot everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ ’

shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does he who does

the will of my Fatherthe will of my Father ** who is in heaven” who is in heaven”

((Matthew 7: 21Matthew 7: 21 ) )


** NOTE : Arabic term ‘ISLAM’ NOTE : Arabic term ‘ISLAM’ means “Submission to God’s Will ”means “Submission to God’s Will ”







JACOB (Ya’akub))




DAVID (Dawud)

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).

The Prophecies of the Awaited Prophet – Muhammad s.a.a.w


Deuteronomy 18: 17-20 Deuteronomy 18: 17-20 – – And the Lord said to And the Lord said to me [i.e. Moses a.s.], “They have rightly said all that me [i.e. Moses a.s.], “They have rightly said all that

they have spoken. I will raise they have spoken. I will raise up a prophet like you up a prophet like you fromfrom among their brethrenamong their brethren; and I will ; and I will put my put my words in his mouthwords in his mouth, and , and he will speak to them all he will speak to them all that I command himthat I command him. And whoever will not give heed . And whoever will not give heed

to to my words which he shall speak in my namemy words which he shall speak in my name, I , I myself will require it of him.”myself will require it of him.”

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


Deuteronomy 33:2 Deuteronomy 33:2 – “He (Moses) said, “The – “He (Moses) said, “The Lord came from Sinai, and dawned from Lord came from Sinai, and dawned from Se’irSe’ir upon us; upon us;

he shone forth from he shone forth from ParanParan, he came from the ten , he came from the ten thousands of holy ones, with flaming fire at his right thousands of holy ones, with flaming fire at his right hand; Yea, he loved his people; all those who hand; Yea, he loved his people; all those who consecrated to him were in his hand; so they followed consecrated to him were in his hand; so they followed in thy steps...”in thy steps...”

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



JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya) 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)


JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)


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