[slideshare] fiqh-course(batch-5-january 2016) -introdn #1a -(20-january-2016)

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

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LESSON # 1 a – LESSON # 1 a –

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQHINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQHAnd say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge

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 – UPDATED – January 2016 January 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


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

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

IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.

Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).


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TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM

‘ILM TAUHEED – ‘AQIDAH

(Creed or Theology)

‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF /

IRFAN(Science of human

Disposition/ Sufism) AS EACH OF THESE (CURRICULUM)

ENTAILS LIFE-LONG PURSUIT OF STUDIES AND

DEVELOPMENT, IT IS IMPORTANT AND INDEED

NECESSARY THAT MUSLIMS MUST BE PROPERLY

INTRODUCED TO THEM FIRST –

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

TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM

CONSIDER:CONSIDER: Mode of our ‘knowledge’ acquisition.

Our acquisition of ‘knowledge’ is usually very much a “horizontal”

accumulation of new information or new subjects, adding them

(quantitatively) to whatever we may already posses.


CONSIDER:CONSIDER: Mode of our ‘knowledge’ acquisition.

Our acquisition of ‘knowledge’ is usually very much a “horizontal”

accumulation of new information or new subjects, adding them

(quantitatively) to whatever we may already posses.

In our formative age, the dynamics of our learning is in this

“horizontal” mode. Given the competition, much new ‘knowledge’ are

acquired – adding to the linear development. The mode to appreciate

with deeper understanding from what we have already learnt, to really

benefit from them, is seldom done -.until much of this ‘knowledge’

became only mere stored ‘information’.


CONSIDER:CONSIDER:

When we strive to understand deeper a given object of knowledge,

seeking to discover whatever profound meanings contain within it,

requiring much thinking: contemplation in processing our thoughts

while interacting with the information, till we uncover layers upon layers

of meanings, thereby increasing our understanding, we are adding

quality and it is this this mode of acquisition which I deem as “vertical”.

Mode of our ‘knowledge’ acquisition.


CONSIDER:CONSIDER:

When we strive to understand deeper a given object of knowledge,

seeking to discover whatever profound meanings contain within it,

requiring much thinking: contemplation in processing our thoughts

while interacting with the information, till we uncover layers upon layers

of meanings, thereby increasing our understanding, we are adding

quality and it is this this mode of acquisition which I deem as “vertical”.

Thus, to me a Muslim’s learning is never static, although the subjects

we may be speaking of seem to be the same. Especially, those regarded

as “Fardhu ‘Ain” which I always like to re-visit , emphasise and share.



CONSIDER:CONSIDER:

Perhaps the common ‘understanding’ of what constitute Fardhu ’Ain,

amongst our community, may have been grossly misperceived because

too often, we imply increase in knowledge only in the horizontal sense.



CONSIDER:CONSIDER:

Perhaps the common ‘understanding’ of what constitute Fardhu ’Ain,

amongst our community, may have been grossly misperceived because

too often, we imply increase in knowledge only in the horizontal sense.

Actually, knowledge of the Fardhu ‘Ain for a Muslim, is always

determined in accordance with whatever obligations he/she is

commanded by the religion to uphold. As this responsibilities increases

when his/her social role changes, so too would be the Fardhu ‘Ain

knowledge which he/she has to, or obligated by the religion, to acquire

them.



CONSIDER:CONSIDER:

Therefore, what constitute Fardhu ‘Ain knowledge (curriculum) for

each phase of a Muslim’s life, must be different, detailed and specific to

his/her intellectual and spiritual development, viz.:

[1] As a child;

[2] As a young student (prepubescent);

[3] As a youth attaining puberty – meeting needs in tertiary institution –

those in National service – becoming an adult; as working adult;

[4] Assuming family and social responsibility and leadership;

[5] As a professional in various (different) respective fields; etc.



CONSIDER:CONSIDER:

Perhaps one of the principles (Qawaa-id ) will explain:

“Every matter (knowledge, skill, etc.), for which an obligation

cannot be fulfilled except by (possessing) it (i.e. knowledge and

skill), its acquisition is (therefore) obligatory (waajib).”

-An Islamic principle.



"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))


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

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH



““There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among

yourselves. (yourselves. (HARI-HARI-SWSWUNUN) ) heavily weighs -upon him [the thought]

that you might suffer [in the life to come O Mankind], and to the O Mankind], and to the

believers is (believers is (RA-UUFUNRA-UUFUN) kind and () kind and (RA-RA-HHEEMEEM) merciful.”) merciful.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128))



““O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (SHAAHIDAHSHAAHIDAH), a ), a

Bearer of Glad Tidings (Bearer of Glad Tidings (MUBAS-SHIRAHMUBAS-SHIRAH), and a Warner (), and a Warner (NADZEERAHNADZEERAH) )

And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave ( And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (DAA-’IYAN DAA-’IYAN

ILALLAAHILALLAAH) , and as a Lamp spreading Light () , and as a Lamp spreading Light (SIRAAJAN MUNEERAHSIRAAJAN MUNEERAH).”).”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46))


“ “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 Signsrehearse to them His Signs, to , to sanctify them sanctify them (purify to make (purify to make

them grow), and to them grow), and to instruct (teach) them instruct (teach) them in Scripture (in Scripture (KITABKITAB) )

and Wisdom (and Wisdom (HIKMAHHIKMAH)― although they had been, before, in )― although they had been, before, in

manifest error― .“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 themhave not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”: 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)



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

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

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

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

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

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

people.people.””

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



““Allah does not intend to make difficulty for youAllah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He , but He

intends to purify you and complete His favour upon you that intends to purify you and complete His favour upon you that

you may be grateful.”you may be grateful.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 6Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 6))



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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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


““But [since] good and evil cannot be equal, repel thou [evil]

with something that is better and lo! he between whom and

thyself was enmity [may then become] as though he had

[always] been close [unto thee], a true friend!

Yet [to achieve] this is not given to any but those who are

wont to be patient in adversity (SWOBARU): it is not given to

any but those endowed with the greatest good fortune! ""

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34-35Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34-35))



““Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (BIL-BIL-HHIKMAHIKMAH) )

and beautiful preaching (and beautiful preaching (MAU-’IZAH-MAU-’IZAH-HHASANAHASANAH); and argue ); and argue

with them in ways that are best and most gracious (with them in ways that are best and most gracious (JAADIL-JAADIL-

HUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA AHUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA AHHSANSAN): for thy Lord knows, best who ): for thy Lord knows, best who

have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. “have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. “

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125))

‘‘ILM ILM - - knowledgeknowledge

TARBIYYAHTARBIYYAH(training-disciplining)

TAZKIYYAHTAZKIYYAH(self-purity & growth)

TA’LIMTA’LIM(learning - knowledge)

TA’DIBTA’DIBEducationEducation

inculcating with inculcating with ADABADABMUJAAHADAHMUJAAHADAH(striving with utmost in Allah’s Way)

FARDH ‘AINFARDH ‘AIN(personal religious obligation)

FARDH KIFAAYAFARDH KIFAAYA(shared community obligation)

Through this to attain to Through this to attain to HIKMAH HIKMAH - - WisdomWisdom


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

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

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

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

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

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

manifest error.” manifest error.”

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


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

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

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

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

you.“you.“

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

stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou

their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which

Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly

between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is

the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your

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

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

(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)


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

every expedition remained behind, they could devote themselves to every expedition remained behind, they could devote themselves to

studies in religion (studies in religion (LIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEENLIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEEN) and admonish the ) and admonish the

people when they return to them― that thus they (may learn) to guard people when they return to them― that thus they (may learn) to guard

themselves (against evil).” themselves (against evil).”

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


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

not know? not know? It is those who are endued with understanding 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 So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those

who know) in matters which you do not know.“who 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 Verily those who truly fear Allah from among His

Servants, those who have knowledge (Servants, those who have knowledge (AL-’ULAMAAL-’ULAMA): ):

for Allah is Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving.“for Allah is Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving.“

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


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

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

((UU-TUL-’ILMAUU-TUL-’ILMA): and Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.”): and Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.”

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


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

whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowingwhom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; ;

but none will grasp the message but men of understanding.“but none will grasp the message but men of understanding.“

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

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

path to Paradise.” path to Paradise.”

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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

•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 (i.e. consistent), it is called ‘one’s Haal is achieved (i.e. consistent), 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 Again, one has to understand Islam’s value system which

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


WARNINGWARNING

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

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

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

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

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


““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 are the shepherds

(protectors) of the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who (protectors) of the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who

shall protect the flock?" shall protect the flock?"

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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.”


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

traits and blameworthy traits and blameworthy

characteristics.characteristics.

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 to grow, and causes it to grow, ((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10))


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.

““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))


Never scorn knowledge nor exalt Never scorn knowledge nor exalt

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

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

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

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

Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص�ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص� said:


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.

““... 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”


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. Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said:

““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.).)


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

knowledge but must observe order and begin with knowledge but must observe order and begin with

the most important.the most important.

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))


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

this or other science.this or other science. 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 ........


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

self with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah self with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah

(“(“Taqarrub-il-lAllaahTaqarrub-il-lAllaah”) and attainment of piety ”) and attainment of piety

(“(“TaqwaTaqwa”).”).

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))


IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

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

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

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

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


IMPORTANTIMPORTANT


IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

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

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

migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits or for the sake of

marrying a woman, then his migration is for that which

he has intended.”

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


Avoid polemics.Avoid polemics.

(Difference between (Difference between Maslahat al-mursalaMaslahat al-mursala 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.


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 Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. , to invite towards the right guidance, to . , 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”

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.


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.

TO BE CONTINUED ..... TO BE CONTINUED ..... INSHA-ALLAHINSHA-ALLAH


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

Du’a taught by my mentor, al-Ustaz Muhammad bin 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, All the Praises belongs to Allah,

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

AL-AL-HHAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HI – ROB-BIL – ‘AA-LA-MEENAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HI – ROB-BIL – ‘AA-LA-MEEN





Salutations and Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, Salutations and Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah,

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

WA- WA- SWSWOLAA -TU – WAS- SA-LAA-MU - ‘ALAA- ROSUU-LIL-LAAH OLAA -TU – WAS- SA-LAA-MU - ‘ALAA- ROSUU-LIL-LAAH MUMUHHAM-MAD – IB-NU – ‘ABDILLAAHAM-MAD – IB-NU – ‘ABDILLAAH





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).

WA- ‘ALAA – AA - LIHI – WA –WA- ‘ALAA – AA - LIHI – WA –SWSWOH- BIHI – OH- BIHI – WA-MAN – TA-BI- ’A-HU – WA – WAA - LAHWA-MAN – TA-BI- ’A-HU – WA – WAA - LAH

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

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



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

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



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

O Lord! Grant upon us profound understanding,

(as also grant upon) our family members..



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

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

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

Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male.




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

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

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



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

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



ALLAA-HUM - MAH-DI-NAA BI – HU-DAAK

O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance.



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

And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You.



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

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

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



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

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

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

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



WA- WA- HHAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEELAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEEL

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



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.


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