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

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LESSON # 11LESSON # 11

CONSOLIDATION EXERCISE AND ADVICE CONSOLIDATION EXERCISE AND ADVICE REGARDING THE CONTEMPORARY REGARDING THE CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF FIQHAPPROACH TO THE STUDY OF FIQH

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

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

UPDATED – 13 UPDATED – 13 April 2016 April 2016

BATCH # 5 INTAKE – [ January - May 2016 ] Intermediate Level course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level course in English for Adults

conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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

““And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are

grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you

deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7))


The key to The key to

succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well

as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving

further increase of further increase of

bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.

yet how does one become yet how does one become

grateful? What are the grateful? What are the

important criteria?important criteria?

1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of

the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is

God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.

2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,

do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours

for granted.for granted.

3.3. Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in

accordance to what may please accordance to what may please

the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the

gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath

to befall us.to befall us.

CRITERIACRITERIA


The key to The key to

succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well

as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving

further increase of further increase of

bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.

yet how does one become yet how does one become

grateful? What are the grateful? What are the

important criteria?important criteria?

1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of

the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is

God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.

2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,

do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours

for granted.for granted.

3.3. Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in

accordance to what may please accordance to what may please

the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the

gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath

to befall us.to befall us.

CRITERIACRITERIA

“ “ Learn the value of what is Learn the value of what is given, given, do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours for granted.”for granted.”


Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it

requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.

When one stops doing itWhen one stops doing it, this inevitably lead to one becoming , this inevitably lead to one becoming

careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such

carelessness may be harmful spiritually.carelessness may be harmful spiritually.

Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we

already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little. already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little.

My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they

had taught, reminding me that I am “had taught, reminding me that I am “still not there yet ! still not there yet ! ””


And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence, And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence,

our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom

which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which

we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out

other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn. other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn.

In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be

infected by their humility (infected by their humility (TAWADHU’TAWADHU’) which, on hindsight, THE ) which, on hindsight, THE

most crucial lesson which a truemost crucial lesson which a true ‘ALEEM ‘ALEEM exude in his disposition exude in his disposition

((AKHLAQAKHLAQ) and not what spews from his tongue. ) and not what spews from his tongue.


They were people who spoke from their heart-soul, to their students’ They were people who spoke from their heart-soul, to their students’

hearts-souls. Of course to be effective, their students must not have a hearts-souls. Of course to be effective, their students must not have a

dead and heedless soul in the first place. dead and heedless soul in the first place.

Apart from humility, many amongst them were with such sincerity Apart from humility, many amongst them were with such sincerity

((IKHLASIKHLAS) and gifted with spiritual insights due to their own striving ) and gifted with spiritual insights due to their own striving

and devotion to Allah, in practice of Islam at the level of and devotion to Allah, in practice of Islam at the level of IHSANIHSAN..

““Beware of the intuition (Beware of the intuition (FIRASAT) FIRASAT) of a (true) Believer, of a (true) Believer,

for verily he sees with the light (for verily he sees with the light (NURNUR) of Allah.”) of Allah.”

((Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and TabaraniHadith reported by Tirmidzi and Tabarani))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

Thus humility in learning is very crucial. Past Thus humility in learning is very crucial. Past tulaab-ul-’ilmtulaab-ul-’ilm (seekers (seekers

of knowledge) and the of knowledge) and the ulamaulama’ (Islamic scholars) are ever fearful of ’ (Islamic scholars) are ever fearful of

such conceited feeling, always reminding themselves that they still such conceited feeling, always reminding themselves that they still

do not know all.do not know all.

They instinctively knew that they They instinctively knew that they have not fully benefittedhave not fully benefitted from all from all

the knowledge already taught to them, and are never distracted the knowledge already taught to them, and are never distracted

from this shortcoming. In fact they continuously beseech Allah SWT from this shortcoming. In fact they continuously beseech Allah SWT

to grant them to benefit from these.to grant them to benefit from these.

Thus when on their own, or with fellow travelers on the path of Thus when on their own, or with fellow travelers on the path of

knowledge, they would engage in deep reflection and knowledge, they would engage in deep reflection and

contemplation upon what they have already been given.contemplation upon what they have already been given.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

This session is to consolidate what understanding This session is to consolidate what understanding the participants had gained from the lessons thus the participants had gained from the lessons thus far, relevant to the present plight and problem far, relevant to the present plight and problem faced by the ummah.faced by the ummah.Therefore, the effectiveness of this session is Therefore, the effectiveness of this session is dependent upon response (input) and participation dependent upon response (input) and participation from everyone.from everyone.Class will be grouped into 4 groups. Class will be grouped into 4 groups. Several questions or subject matter will then be Several questions or subject matter will then be flashed – one at a time - which require every group flashed – one at a time - which require every group to deliberate upon.to deliberate upon.Then, from the deliberation these will then be Then, from the deliberation these will then be presented to the whole class to be commented presented to the whole class to be commented upon and perhaps discussed further.upon and perhaps discussed further.

TAMRINTAMRIN

(EXERCISE)

(EXERCISE)))

CONSOLIDATION

You are given only 10 minutes for each topic for group deliberation You are given only 10 minutes for each topic for group deliberation before presenting your response to the rest of the classbefore presenting your response to the rest of the class


TAMRINTAMRIN

(EXERCISE)

(EXERCISE)

CONSOLIDATION

(Based on your personal exposure and experience) (Based on your personal exposure and experience)

– How effective or ineffective has the – How effective or ineffective has the

learning/teaching of FIQH been, learning/teaching of FIQH been, priorprior to your to your

attending this “Introductory” module ?attending this “Introductory” module ?

Appreciate if the response given is with examples or Appreciate if the response given is with examples or

elaboration of its “effectiveness – ineffectiveness” elaboration of its “effectiveness – ineffectiveness”



Question # 1

TAMRINTAMRIN

(EXERCISE

(EXERCISE))

CONSOLIDATION

(Based on your personal exposure and experience) (Based on your personal exposure and experience)

– Thus far, what is your general comment on this – Thus far, what is your general comment on this

““Introduction to study of FIQH Introduction to study of FIQH “ module?“ module?

Which previous topic or topics have impacted you Which previous topic or topics have impacted you

most, and how or why so … ?most, and how or why so … ?



Question # 1

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

messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to

rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to

instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they

had been, before, in manifest error― had been, before, in manifest error― .“.“

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



““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who

have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3))



“Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will:

and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.”

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 4)



““Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works

righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33))


““Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent

from every expedition remained behind, they could devote from every expedition remained behind, they could devote

themselves to studies in religion (themselves to studies in religion (LIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEENLIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEEN) )

and admonish the people when they return to them― that thus and admonish the people when they return to them― that thus

they (may learn) to guard themselves (against evil).” they (may learn) to guard themselves (against evil).”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:122Qur’an: Taubah: 9:122))


Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do

not know? It is those who are endued with understanding not know? It is those who are endued with understanding

that receive admonition.“that receive admonition.“

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9))


““So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those who know) So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those who know)

in matters which you do not know.in matters which you do not know.““

((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7))


““Verily those who truly fear Allah from among His Servants, Verily those who truly fear Allah from among His Servants,

those who have knowledge (those who have knowledge (AL-’ULAMAAL-’ULAMA): for Allah is Exalted ): for Allah is Exalted

in Might, Oft-Forgiving.in Might, Oft-Forgiving.““

((Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28))


“ “ Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees),

those of you who believe and who have been granted those of you who believe and who have been granted

Knowledge (Knowledge (UU-TUL-’ILMAUU-TUL-’ILMA): and Allah is well-): and Allah is well-

acquainted with all ye do.”acquainted with all ye do.”

((Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11))


He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to

whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit

overflowing; but none will grasp the message but men of overflowing; but none will grasp the message but men of

understandingunderstanding.“.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 269Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 269))


“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will

make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the

religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and the

pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound

understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen)

is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.”

((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))


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

seek knowledge (seek knowledge (‘ILMA‘ILMA), Allah will make easy ), Allah will make easy

for him the path to Paradise.” for him the path to Paradise.”

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


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

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

speaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with speaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with

his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your

Hereafter.”Hereafter.”

((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

In my advice to some of my students, I have reiterated my In my advice to some of my students, I have reiterated my

concern of the way Muslims learn and carry out their concern of the way Muslims learn and carry out their FARDHU FARDHU

’AIN’AIN,, which needs to be re-looked into again. which needs to be re-looked into again.

My concern was because I sensed that many may have learnt My concern was because I sensed that many may have learnt

Islam merely as a subject or subjects, and not so much as a way Islam merely as a subject or subjects, and not so much as a way

of life to strive upon. of life to strive upon.

For many, For many, FARDHU‘AINFARDHU‘AIN are regarded merely as things to be are regarded merely as things to be

done, and they overlooked that these are made as obligation done, and they overlooked that these are made as obligation

upon us Muslims to benefit from, because it contains upon us Muslims to benefit from, because it contains HIKMAHHIKMAH

and the Mercy of Allah – as “and the Mercy of Allah – as “transformative program of transformative program of

changing our entire worldview and paradigmchanging our entire worldview and paradigm.”.”


Remember, by being Muslims we are not doing Allah s.w.t. any

favour, whereas it is Allah Who has favoured us with Islam.

Actually when Muslims re-orientate themselves and regard the

“ARKAAN-AL-ISLAM” as crucial ‘building blocks’ of their life and

that each fulfilment of these ARKAAN (singular – RUKUN) must

be appraised upon by how close (TAQARRUB) they have become

towards Allah s.w.t., only then can they extricate themselves out

of the malaise which some have analysed and described (which I

termed as “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” syndrome


“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” syndrome – i.e. intermittently lapsing

into forgetfulness or heedlessness (GHAFLAH), then

remembrance, then forgetfulness of Allah again in a kind of cycle

in life), causing their identity as Muslims to be compromised e.g.

referring to himself / herself as “Secular-Muslim” !?

This is because their worldview of and the fundamental

understanding of Islam perhaps may be faulty, partial and

truncated, whereas the spirit of Islam should dominate and

permeate our entire existence.


Allah warns us of this forgetfulness in some people, and with the

Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص.,

He wants to guide us to be different:





““Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the

disbelievers throughout the land deceive you. A disbelievers throughout the land deceive you. A

brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell; brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell;

and worst indeed is that place for rest.”and worst indeed is that place for rest.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196))





““But, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens But, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens

under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are

they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from

Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for

Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and

follow strictly His Orders).”follow strictly His Orders).”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198))


If our If our Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain is done in accordance with the intended is done in accordance with the intended

(correct) approach, which I regard as the traditional way (as (correct) approach, which I regard as the traditional way (as

differentiated by the ‘conventional’ IRK-style in learning Islam), differentiated by the ‘conventional’ IRK-style in learning Islam),

the Muslims remembrance of Allah would be continuous and the Muslims remembrance of Allah would be continuous and

strong throughout their life, (strong throughout their life, (Insha-AllahInsha-Allah, Allah will instil , Allah will instil

istiqomahistiqomah) not just in their wakeful hours, even when they are in ) not just in their wakeful hours, even when they are in

their sleep too, in spite of the so many life-engagement and their sleep too, in spite of the so many life-engagement and

worldly distraction he/she may be exposed too.worldly distraction he/she may be exposed too.


So the So the ‘‘FIRASATFIRASAT’’ (inner sense -intuition) of a believing Muslim (inner sense -intuition) of a believing Muslim

((MU’MINMU’MIN) that make us sense that perhaps “) that make us sense that perhaps “my my Fardh 'ain Fardh 'ain is of is of

poor qualitypoor quality” which many of us may harbour, is spot-on, and ” which many of us may harbour, is spot-on, and

should worry us all into acting to redress it. should worry us all into acting to redress it.

The problem of Muslims today may primarily be due to one The problem of Muslims today may primarily be due to one

single principle problem i.e. single principle problem i.e. of knowledge and of their education of knowledge and of their education

– more precisely Islamic education (or the lack of it, or and the – more precisely Islamic education (or the lack of it, or and the

confusion regarding it). confusion regarding it).


So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us

to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as

opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of

distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare

us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in

seeking knowledge with practice (‘seeking knowledge with practice (‘ILM WA ‘AMALILM WA ‘AMAL):):


So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us

to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as

opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of

distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare

us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in

seeking knowledge with practice (‘seeking knowledge with practice (‘ILM WA ‘AMALILM WA ‘AMAL):):

““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully);

and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you

an avowed enemy.”an avowed enemy.”

(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208))


My insistence that we re-visit our basic My insistence that we re-visit our basic Fardhu 'AinFardhu 'Ain topic, but topic, but

with Da'wah in mind with Da'wah in mind (towards ultimately for each of us to being (towards ultimately for each of us to being

able to share it with the non-Muslims). able to share it with the non-Muslims).

It would be unjust to burden you all with It would be unjust to burden you all with Da'wahDa'wah when the when the

'Da'wah'Da'wah' should firstly be towards ourselves. ' should firstly be towards ourselves.

Are we truly convinced (Are we truly convinced (YAQEENYAQEEN) of those basic knowledge of ) of those basic knowledge of

Islam that we have already been taught?Islam that we have already been taught?

You may ask:You may ask:

What is my basis for choosing this approach?


My involvement in Islamic work begun as a My involvement in Islamic work begun as a Da’i Da’i in in DA’WAHDA’WAH

(accurately as (accurately as MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH missionary to convey Islam especially missionary to convey Islam especially

to English speaking non-Muslims since 1980), and not as a to English speaking non-Muslims since 1980), and not as a

teacher (teacher (mudarrismudarris). ).

When the When the Mufti Syed Esa bIn SumaitMufti Syed Esa bIn Sumait and and Allahyarham al-Fadhil Allahyarham al-Fadhil

al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah bin Ahmad al-Jufri al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah bin Ahmad al-Jufri approved and directed approved and directed

me to teach converts in 1982, I had to develop a curriculum on me to teach converts in 1982, I had to develop a curriculum on

““Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain”, specific for converts’ need.”, specific for converts’ need.



It was unlike that of the curriculum amongst the Malay It was unlike that of the curriculum amongst the Malay

Muslim’s, and I guess my Muslim’s, and I guess my Da’wahDa’wah background somewhat shaped background somewhat shaped

its syllabus, methods and approaches. its syllabus, methods and approaches.

After many years teaching converts their After many years teaching converts their Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain, I have , I have

noticed that many of them were somewhat empowered to do noticed that many of them were somewhat empowered to do

Da’wahDa’wah work, although they may have never studied any specific work, although they may have never studied any specific

subject on subject on Da’wahDa’wah. .



It is in the manner that they were taught that perhaps made the It is in the manner that they were taught that perhaps made the

difference. And some Malay-Muslims (those born into a Muslim difference. And some Malay-Muslims (those born into a Muslim

family) also experienced the difference with this approach, family) also experienced the difference with this approach,

which from it which from it al-al-HHam-dulillaaham-dulillaah, I was able to develop a teachers , I was able to develop a teachers

training program to empower more Islamic educators.training program to empower more Islamic educators.

I strongly opine that “I strongly opine that “Teachers’ training for the Teachers’ training for the AsaatizahAsaatizah” – ” –

should be should be seriouslyseriously looked into. Mere ‘grafting’ or giving them a looked into. Mere ‘grafting’ or giving them a

stint in N.I.E. may have been done, but is not adequate. Without stint in N.I.E. may have been done, but is not adequate. Without

them being given the “them being given the “wisdom gained from experience of our wisdom gained from experience of our

past practitionerspast practitioners”, we would not recover what have been lost.”, we would not recover what have been lost.



““Knowledge is not from the listening of much narrations Knowledge is not from the listening of much narrations

(or merely reading books), verily knowledge is light (which (or merely reading books), verily knowledge is light (which

Allah s.w.t.) placed into the heart.”Allah s.w.t.) placed into the heart.”

((Saying of Saying of ** Ibnu Mas’ud r.a Ibnu Mas’ud r.a.).)* The famous companion (SAHABI) of the Prophet s.a.a.w.The famous companion (SAHABI) of the Prophet s.a.a.w.


““The most meritorious of knowledge is knowledge of the ‘The most meritorious of knowledge is knowledge of the ‘HaalHaal’ ’

(spiritual state); and the most meritorious of actions (deeds) is to (spiritual state); and the most meritorious of actions (deeds) is to

maintain one’s standing (goodly spiritual state attained).”maintain one’s standing (goodly spiritual state attained).”

* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m. said:

•The famous student of Imam Abu Hanifah r.h.mThe famous student of Imam Abu Hanifah r.h.m. amongst the teachers of Imam Ash-Shafi’ie r.h.m


• REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

Our concern should be towards drawing close to Allah Our concern should be towards drawing close to Allah

spiritually described as states (spiritually described as states (HaalHaal). In the incremental ). In the incremental

states which we gained, we must strive to maintain with states which we gained, we must strive to maintain with

‘amal ‘amal (practice) as we can regress. When ‘(practice) as we can regress. When ‘istiqomahistiqomah’ in ’ in

one’s Haal is achieved, it is called ‘one’s Haal is achieved, it is called ‘MaqomMaqom’’



““Learn (seek knowledge)! For the learning is an adornment for Learn (seek knowledge)! For the learning is an adornment for

the one who (strive and) possesses it; a virtue and a prelude to the one who (strive and) possesses it; a virtue and a prelude to

every praiseworthy action.”every praiseworthy action.”



• REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

Certainly, this is from the Islamic perspective of Certainly, this is from the Islamic perspective of

knowledge linked to knowledge linked to ‘ibaadah ‘ibaadah – not the secularist-culture – not the secularist-culture

of learning which is attached to value-system quite of learning which is attached to value-system quite

opposed to Islamic ideals.opposed to Islamic ideals.



““Give yourself up to the study of jurisprudence (FIQH), for the

knowledge of jurisprudence is the best guide to piety and the fear

of God and it is the straightest path to the ultimate goal.”.”

• REFLECTION:REFLECTION: “ “FiqhFiqh” – literally means “profound understanding (of the ” – literally means “profound understanding (of the

Deen)” – ref: al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later Deen)” – ref: al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later was used to refer to the studies of Islamic jurisprudence.was used to refer to the studies of Islamic jurisprudence.



“It is the milestone leading to the ways of proper guidance;

it is the fortress that saves [one] from all hardships. “

• REFLECTION:REFLECTION: Again, one has to understand Islam’s value system which do Again, one has to understand Islam’s value system which do

not separate the eternal goodness and hardship in Hereafter not separate the eternal goodness and hardship in Hereafter with present life which is temporary and fleeting. Thus, with present life which is temporary and fleeting. Thus, those with secular worldview, may not be able to appreciate those with secular worldview, may not be able to appreciate profoundly this message.profoundly this message.



“Indeed, one godly person versed in jurisprudence is more

powerful against Satan than a thousand [ordinary] worshippers.”

• REFLECTION:REFLECTION: Only by knowing the boundaries between obedience and Only by knowing the boundaries between obedience and

disobedience, instilled withdisobedience, instilled with Taqwa Taqwa (fear of transgression) (fear of transgression) that can effectively equip a Muslim against being tempted or that can effectively equip a Muslim against being tempted or deceived by Satan. Thus, the emphasis upon this knowledge.deceived by Satan. Thus, the emphasis upon this knowledge.



““The knowledge is what benefits, The knowledge is what benefits,

not what is memorized”not what is memorized”

((Imam Muhammad Idris ash-Shafi’e rhm. aImam Muhammad Idris ash-Shafi’e rhm. a.).)


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

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

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

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

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

WARNING !


““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)


"Indeed the "Indeed the scholars scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall

into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The

merchants and businessmen merchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they are are the trustees of Allah, so if they are

treacherous, who can be trusted? The treacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allah are the guests of Allah

so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom

can we defeat the enemies? The righteous and can we defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic ones ascetic ones are the are the

kings of the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have kings of the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who ), who

shall be followed? The shall be followed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) are the shepherds (protectors)

of the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect of the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect

the flock?" the flock?"

- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak


“ “((‘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.”


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

you remember Allah when you look upon him; you remember Allah when you look upon him;

and whenever he speaks it increases you your and whenever he speaks it increases you your

knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds it inspires knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds it inspires

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

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


Allah SWT says: “If you are grateful, Allah SWT says: “If you are grateful,

I will surely increase you [in favour]” I will surely increase you [in favour]”

((Qur’an: Surah Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Surah Ibrahim: 14: 7))

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

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH


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

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

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




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

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

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




““Seeking knowledge is obligatory (Seeking knowledge is obligatory (FARDHFARDH) upon every Muslim, ) upon every Muslim,

and he who imparts knowledge to those who do not deserve it and he who imparts knowledge to those who do not deserve it

((GHAYRI-AH-LIHIGHAYRI-AH-LIHI), is like one who puts a necklace of jewels, of ), is like one who puts a necklace of jewels, of

pearls and of gold around the neck of swines.”pearls and of gold around the neck of swines.”

((Hadith reported by Ibn Majah from Anas ibn Malik r.aHadith reported by Ibn Majah from Anas ibn Malik r.a.).)


BY READING ?

AS LISTENERS ONLY ?BEING IN PRESENCE ?

BY BEING TRUE SEEKERS ?

BEING ACCEPTED AS SEEKERS OF ‘ILM ?

UNDERGOING MENTORSHIP ?

LEARNING THROUGH KHIDMAH ?

Regarding our learning this –AD-DEEN & DA’WAH, - how are we approaching it ?

TASAWWUR ISLAM


Are we really serious? Like how we slogged for Academic achievement and success?

Like how we struggle in seeking worldly material progress?

Like the way we are ready and committed to sacrifice in

seeking personal fame, status, career, influence, power?

… the way we promote our groups, our company, our party?

Our ‘Amal firstly depends upon our having the right ‘ilm, in the right way

TASAWWUR ISLAM


““For, behold, all who say, “Our Lord (Sustainer) is For, behold, all who say, “Our Lord (Sustainer) is

Allah”, and thereafter (Allah”, and thereafter (IS-TAQOMUIS-TAQOMU) stand firm [in their ) stand firm [in their

faith] - no fear (faith] - no fear (KHAUFKHAUF) need they have, and neither ) need they have, and neither

shall they grieve (shall they grieve (HUZNHUZN) : it is they who are destined for ) : it is they who are destined for

paradise, therein to abide as a reward for all that they paradise, therein to abide as a reward for all that they

have done.”have done.”

((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 13-14Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 13-14))


““I (Abu ‘Amr) said: O Messenger of Allah (I (Abu ‘Amr) said: O Messenger of Allah ( tell me something ), tell me something ,(ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

about Islam which I need not have to ask anyone but you. He said :’ Say: about Islam which I need not have to ask anyone but you. He said :’ Say:

I believe in Allah (I believe in Allah (AA-MANTU BILLAAHAA-MANTU BILLAAH); … and thereafter (); … and thereafter (ISTAQEEMISTAQEEM) )

remain upright (steadfast) ”remain upright (steadfast) ”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim)


ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH

From the root Qaf – Waw – Mim ; stand still or firm,

rose/stand up, managed/conducted/ordered/regulated/superintended;

established, made it straight/right, maintain/erect/observe/perform, set

up, people/community/company, abode, stature/dignity/rank.

QAA-MA : to keep a thing or an affair in a right state.

QAWAMA : stood still; rise up

QIY-YAM : uphold; stand; QAYYIM : right, correct, true

ISTIQOM : It became right; direct; in a right state; straight; even;

tended towards the right, or desired, point, or object; had a right

direction, or tendency; ,or regular


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

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

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

pertains to religion, [and made you follow] the creed of your pertains to religion, [and made you follow] the creed of your

forefather Abrahamforefather Abraham. It is He who has named you in bygone . It is He who has named you in bygone

times as well as in this [divine writ] – “those who have times as well as in this [divine writ] – “those who have

surrendered themselves to Allah – surrendered themselves to Allah – AL-MUSLIMUUNAL-MUSLIMUUN”, so that ”, so that

the Messenger might bear witness to the truth before you, the Messenger might bear witness to the truth before you,

and and that you might bear witness to it before all mankind that you might bear witness to it before all mankind ... “... “

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


““((FAS-TAQIMFAS-TAQIM) Pursue, then, the right course, ) Pursue, then, the right course, as thou hast as thou hast

been bidden [by Allah]been bidden [by Allah], , together with all who, with thee, together with all who, with thee,

have turned unto Himhave turned unto Him; and let none of you behave in an ; and let none of you behave in an

overweening manner: (overweening manner: (LAA-TATW-GHAULAA-TATW-GHAU) for, verily, He ) for, verily, He

sees all that you do.”sees all that you do.”

((Qur’an: Hud: 11: 112Qur’an: Hud: 11: 112))


Approach in being “educated with the traditional Islamic method”, may

be subtly phased out with the (touted) “more innovative, lively, techno-

savvy, charismatic, motivational” lecturers and teachers.

Some may claim to be faithful to and may seem to be replicating the

“traditional method “, yet, when critically assessed these approaches

may be devoid of the essential spirit, unfaithful to its traditional history,

methods, wisdom and the philosophy etc. , ignoring the ‘ADAB’ which

qualitatively marks out Islamic education from others.

This point may be disputed, and may not sound plausible especially to

many who are unaware or unable to know the difference between them

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Even when similar terminologies are used, familiar methods and

approaches employed, authoritative titles affixed etc. – yet, among the

many criteria, the important aspects of a truly “traditional Islamic

method” is that it is never approached in haste; every subject not

disparately taught, haphazard without concern for merits and priority

which Islam view each science; never truncated from its historical

roots and Prophetic legacy; nor oblivious towards the aim, objective

and desired outcome for which the Ummah has been assigned to fulfil.

Alas, as pointed out by Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas,

confusion in knowledge has led to breakdown in ADAB, whence

levelling occurs and this has paved the way for false leaders to rise.

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““And And do not incline towardsdo not incline towards, nor rely upon, nor rely upon, those who are bent , those who are bent

on evildoingon evildoing (ZOLAMUU) (ZOLAMUU) lest the fire [of the hereafter] touch lest the fire [of the hereafter] touch

you: for [then] you would have you: for [then] you would have none to protect you from Allahnone to protect you from Allah, ,

nor nor would you ever be succoured [would you ever be succoured [helped by Himhelped by Him].”].”

((Qur’an: Hud: 11: 113Qur’an: Hud: 11: 113))


Islam is not a religion that preach hatred no advocate anti-social Islam is not a religion that preach hatred no advocate anti-social

behavior. Therefore, in the verse quoted, the phrases : “behavior. Therefore, in the verse quoted, the phrases : “incline incline

towardstowards” and “” and “rely uponrely upon” are key terms; as well as to understand the ” are key terms; as well as to understand the

context and concern that in this command it is about being true to context and concern that in this command it is about being true to

your Faith and Way of Life (your Faith and Way of Life (DEENDEEN). ).

There is limitation regarding being sociable, As caution, Allah SWT There is limitation regarding being sociable, As caution, Allah SWT

singled out the group “singled out the group “those who are bent on evildoingthose who are bent on evildoing (ZOLAMUU) “, (ZOLAMUU) “,

which may affect us if we are naïve to think of them as harmless.which may affect us if we are naïve to think of them as harmless.

What is scary is that if you disobey this, Allah SWT will leave you What is scary is that if you disobey this, Allah SWT will leave you

without any protection and will not help. without any protection and will not help.

It is important to heed this command - do not incline towardsdo not incline towards, nor rely , nor rely

uponupon, those who are bent on evildoing, those who are bent on evildoing (ZOLAMUU) .(ZOLAMUU) .ALLAAHU MUSTA-’AN


““((FA-AQEEM WAJ-HAKAFA-AQEEM WAJ-HAKA) So direct your face toward ) So direct your face toward

the religion (the religion (DEENDEEN), inclining to truth (), inclining to truth (HANEEFAHANEEFA). ).

[Adhere to] the [Adhere to] the FITwRAHFITwRAH (primordial nature) of Allah (primordial nature) of Allah

upon which He has created [all] people.upon which He has created [all] people. No change No change

should there be in the creation of Allahshould there be in the creation of Allah. That is the . That is the

correct religion (correct religion (DEE-NUL-QAY-YEEMDEE-NUL-QAY-YEEM), but most of ), but most of

the people do not know.”the people do not know.”

((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))


At a time when people admire progress and equates it with change,

we have to be very careful and concerned.

Like a journey, our life and living requires us to look beyond and

strive ahead towards a goal. But what should be our goal? Who sets

or influence the setting of our goal?

Even those whom we deem to be without vision, are upon a

direction charted by the media, society, culture, sub-culture etc.

As Muslims, we have our own guidance and guideline.

And as the vicegerent of Allah SWT, ours as Muslim, is to uphold the

trust (AMANAH) of Allah to preserve and protect. Whereas in

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At every waking hours – daily, we must be trained to be reminded of

our true purpose for existence. When we neglect to do this, other

agendas and concerns would inevitably replace this and our life-vision

would subtly be shifted.

When this is repeated it forms into habit, and when the people we

interact with seemed to advocate similar thinking, vision and

motivation etc. such a ‘secular’ worldview then becomes fossilized and

ingrained into our core. Yet, if we pay utmost attention and accord

utmost importance to the daily practices according th Sunnah as

taught by generations of our traditional ‘Ulama’ – making them as the

template for our daily activities, while all others are secondary

embellishments of the life of a Muslim, this shift can be prevented.


““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and

grant us the ability to follow it.grant us the ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant

us the ability to reject it.”us the ability to reject it.”


O our Lord! Make us to benefit O our Lord! Make us to benefit

from what You have taught us.from what You have taught us.

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


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

and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .


Not of those who are astray and Not of those who are astray and

who lead people astray.who lead people astray.


O Allah! Guide us all O Allah! Guide us all

with Your Guidance.with Your Guidance.


And make us people who hasten And make us people who hasten

towards what pleases You.towards what pleases You.


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).


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

from Your command and who are disobedient from Your command and who are disobedient

towards You.towards You.


And sufficient is Allah for us, And sufficient is Allah for us,

for He is the Best Protectorfor He is the Best Protector


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

with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.


And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .and Companions .


And all the Praises belongs to Allah, And all the Praises belongs to Allah,

Lord Sustainer of all the worldLord Sustainer of all the world

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