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Using curriculum he has developed especially for English-speaking Using curriculum he has developed especially for English-speaking Muslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims. Muslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims. To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE REFRESHER COURSE FOR MUSLIM FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALL OPEN TO ALL IN THE NAME OF ALLAH IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASIONATE MOST COMPASIONATE MOST MERCIFUL MOST MERCIFUL # 6 C # 6 C For further information and registration contact E For further information and registration contact E -mail : -mail : [email protected] [email protected] or +65 81234669 / +65 96838279 or +65 81234669 / +65 96838279 All Rights Reserved ©Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2014 LESSON “INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF TAUH EED – (AQA’ID) Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail Updated 26 March 2014 Updated 26 March 2014 BATCH - [JANUARY-MAY 2014] 18 weekly class started on : 18 weekly class started on : 15th JANUARY 2014 15th JANUARY 2014 Every Wadnesday night @ 8pm – 10pm Every Wadnesday night @ 8pm – 10pm Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim WHAT IS WHAT IS TAGHUT” TAGHUT” ? BEWARE OF THE MUNAAFIQUUN BEWARE OF THE MUNAAFIQUUN

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

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

IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE REFRESHER COURSE

FOR MUSLIM FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS,

IN CONTEMPORARY IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALLOPEN TO ALL

IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASIONATEMOST COMPASIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL # 6 C# 6 C

For further information and registration contact EFor further information and registration contact E-mail : -mail : [email protected]@gmail.comor +65 81234669 / +65 96838279or +65 81234669 / +65 96838279

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LESSON

“INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF TAUHEED – (AQA’ID) ”

Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

Updated 26 March 2014Updated 26 March 2014

BATCH -

[JANUARY-MAY

2014]

18 weekly class started on : 18 weekly class started on : 15th JANUARY 2014 15th JANUARY 2014

Every Wadnesday night @ 8pm – 10pmEvery Wadnesday night @ 8pm – 10pm

Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid KassimWisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim

WHAT IS “WHAT IS “TAGHUT” TAGHUT” ??

BEWARE OF THE MUNAAFIQUUNBEWARE OF THE MUNAAFIQUUN

TO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUSTO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS

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PREVIOUS LESSON

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PREVIOUS LESSON

PREVIOUS LESSON

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PREVIOUS LESSON

TO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS TO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS

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The term “ “ pronounced ‘The term “ “ pronounced ‘TWA-GHUUT TWA-GHUUT ‘ usually ‘ usually

means “means “an idolan idol; ; false godfalse god; ; seducerseducer; ; tempter (towards errortempter (towards error))” – ” –

related to “ related to “ “ “ TAA-GHIYATAA-GHIYA” meaning “” meaning “tyranttyrant; ; oppressoroppressor; ;

despotdespot;”;”

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The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “exceed proper exceed proper

bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to

tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etctyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etc.”.”

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The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “exceed proper exceed proper

bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to

tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etctyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etc.”.”

Thus, it relates to “Thus, it relates to “all evil forces that seek to lead mankind away all evil forces that seek to lead mankind away

from Allah’s Wayfrom Allah’s Way.” Be it false god, deviant doctrines or oppressive .” Be it false god, deviant doctrines or oppressive

and unjust power. and unjust power.

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Thus a Muslim, having attested to the Thus a Muslim, having attested to the Kalimah of TauKalimah of Tauhheedeed

((SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN), he is required to be wary and vigilant by ), he is required to be wary and vigilant by

striving to embrace whole-heartedly the ways of Islam, and to striving to embrace whole-heartedly the ways of Islam, and to

shun totally the ways of shun totally the ways of SatanSatan (the embodiment of this evil is (the embodiment of this evil is

collectively referred to as collectively referred to as TAGHUTTAGHUT.).)

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“ “O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow

not the footsteps of the Evil One (not the footsteps of the Evil One (SHAYTANSHAYTAN); for he is to you an ); for he is to you an

avowed enemy.” avowed enemy.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)

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“Behold, thy Lord did call to him in the sacred valley

to Tuwa― Go thou to Pharaoh, for he has indeed

(TAGHAA ) transgressed all bounds.”

(Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 16-17)

“ “Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a

proclamation, saying "I am your Lord, Most High." proclamation, saying "I am your Lord, Most High."

But Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of But Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of

him― in the Hereafter, as in this life.”him― in the Hereafter, as in this life.”

((Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25))

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“ “Then, for anyone who (Then, for anyone who (TAGHAATAGHAA) transgressed all bounds (in ) transgressed all bounds (in

disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of disobedience to disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of disobedience to

Allah), Allah), and preferred the life of this world and preferred the life of this world (by following his (by following his

evil desires and lusts), verily, his abode will be Hell-fire;” evil desires and lusts), verily, his abode will be Hell-fire;”

((Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39))

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“Nay! Verily, man does (LAYAT-GHAA) transgress

(in disbelief and evil deed). Because he considers

himself self-sufficient. Surely! unto your Lord is the

return. ”

(Qur’an: ‘Alaq: 96: 6-8)

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“ “Hast thou not turned thy thought to those who Hast thou not turned thy thought to those who

were given a portion of the Book? They believe in were given a portion of the Book? They believe in

JIBTI JIBTI (sorcery, idol) and (sorcery, idol) and TAGHUTTAGHUT (Evil ones, devil) (Evil ones, devil)

and say to the Unbelievers that they are better and say to the Unbelievers that they are better

guided in the (right) way than the Believers!” guided in the (right) way than the Believers!”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51))

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REFLECTION:

Although many may imagine that “Although many may imagine that “TAGHUT TAGHUT ” as only some ” as only some

unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by the source of evil unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by the source of evil

i.e. the devil – yet the reality of “i.e. the devil – yet the reality of “TAGHUT TAGHUT ” is in fact also the ” is in fact also the

deviationist teachings of deviationist teachings of MaterialismMaterialism,, Secularism Secularism , which is , which is

whatwhat ‘idolatry, love of worldly power, lust, greed etc.’ ‘idolatry, love of worldly power, lust, greed etc.’ can be can be

categorised under, something so apparent and can be seen.categorised under, something so apparent and can be seen.

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Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from

IIMANIIMAN i.e. believing in the i.e. believing in the UNSEENUNSEEN ( the Qur’an ( the Qur’an

refer to as “refer to as “AL-GHAYBAL-GHAYB” ), the essential ” ), the essential

fundamental belief of Muslims attaining to fundamental belief of Muslims attaining to

TAQWATAQWA::

REFLECTION:

“(they are those ) who believe in the Unseen (BIL-GHAYB)”(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 3)

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REFLECTION:

Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our Muslim ”, our Muslim

teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths

((TATAKHKHAYYULAYYUL), superstitions (), superstitions (KHKHURAFATURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), ),

etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.

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REFLECTION:

Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our Muslim ”, our Muslim

teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths

((TATAKHKHAYYULAYYUL), superstitions (), superstitions (KHKHURAFATURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), ),

etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.

Yet, the greatest threat to Yet, the greatest threat to TAUTAUHHEEDEED , which can become , which can become

a form of a form of SHIRKSHIRK to Allah, is “ to Allah, is “MATERIALISM,MATERIALISM,” “” “SECULARISMSECULARISM” ”

as an ideology – a belief to replace our as an ideology – a belief to replace our AQEEDAHAQEEDAH. .

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REFLECTION:

Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as being Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as being

intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who indeed may intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who indeed may

have rejected myths (have rejected myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL) and superstitions ) and superstitions

((KHURAFATKHURAFAT), yet they may still be followers of ), yet they may still be followers of

““TAGHUTTAGHUT” – ideologies that will lead them away from ” – ideologies that will lead them away from

TAUTAUHHEEDEED towards “ towards “SHIRKSHIRK” ; from “Light” into ” ; from “Light” into

“Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.“Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.

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““whoever rejects evil (whoever rejects evil (TAGHUTTAGHUT) and believes in Allah ) and believes in Allah

hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that

never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all

things.”things.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))

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““Allah is the Protector (Allah is the Protector (WALIYWALIY) of those who have ) of those who have

faith: from the depths of darkness He will lead faith: from the depths of darkness He will lead

them forth into light. them forth into light.

Of those who reject faith the patrons are the evil Of those who reject faith the patrons are the evil

ones (ones (TAGHUTTAGHUT) : from light they will lead them ) : from light they will lead them

forth into the depths of darkness. They will be forth into the depths of darkness. They will be

companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257))

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DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD

“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship

and evil, and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will

never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”

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AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL

– UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA,

WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM

LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –

WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,

““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except

AllAllaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty

and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”

IMPORTANT DZIKRIMPORTANT DZIKR

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ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS

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““WHEN THE HYPOCRITES (WHEN THE HYPOCRITES (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) come ) come

unto thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou unto thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou

art indeed Allah's Messenger!" But Allah knows art indeed Allah's Messenger!" But Allah knows

that thou art truly His Messenger; and He bears that thou art truly His Messenger; and He bears

witness that the hypocrites (witness that the hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) are ) are

indeed false [in their declaration of faith].”indeed false [in their declaration of faith].”

((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 1Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 1))

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““They have made They have made their oaths a cover [for their falseness], their oaths a cover [for their falseness],

and thus they turn others away from the Path of Allah. and thus they turn others away from the Path of Allah.

Evil indeed is all that they are wont to do: this, because Evil indeed is all that they are wont to do: this, because

[they profess that] they have attained to faith, whereas [they profess that] they have attained to faith, whereas

[inwardly] they deny the truth [inwardly] they deny the truth - and so, a seal has been - and so, a seal has been

set on their hearts so that they can no longer understand set on their hearts so that they can no longer understand

[what is true and what false].”[what is true and what false].”

((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 2-3Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 2-3))

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““Now when thou seest them, Now when thou seest them, their outward appearance their outward appearance

may please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclined may please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclined

to lend ear to what they sayto lend ear to what they say. [But though they may seem . [But though they may seem

as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly] as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly]

propped up, they think that every shout is [directed] propped up, they think that every shout is [directed]

against them. against them. They are the [real] enemies [of all faith], so They are the [real] enemies [of all faith], so

beware of them. beware of them. [They deserve the imprecation,] "May [They deserve the imprecation,] "May

Allah destroy them!" How perverted are their minds!“Allah destroy them!" How perverted are their minds!“

((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 4Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 4))

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

“ “Hast thou not observed those who assert that they Hast thou not observed those who assert that they

believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee

and that which hath been sent down before thee and that which hath been sent down before thee

desiring to go to TAGHUT desiring to go to TAGHUT (the devil) for judgement, (the devil) for judgement,

whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in

him; and him; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.” desires to lead them far astray.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60))

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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

From being a From being a MuslimMuslim, one has to strive to be true believer – , one has to strive to be true believer – Mu’-Mu’-

meenmeen..

Without which hypocrisy (Without which hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ) may afflict him.) may afflict him.

Thus Islam commands us to continuously seek to acquire knowledge. Thus Islam commands us to continuously seek to acquire knowledge.

Especially regarding belief, our intellectual curiosity must not be left to Especially regarding belief, our intellectual curiosity must not be left to

stray into either ‘stray into either ‘blind-faithblind-faith’ or ‘’ or ‘cynicism and doubtscynicism and doubts.’.’

A Muslim must always strive towards A Muslim must always strive towards TAQWATAQWA, and not remain static, and not remain static..

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MUSLIMMUSLIM

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

IGNORANCE CAN LEAD A MUSLIM TO END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety

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MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT

TOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

If no effort to eradicate If no effort to eradicate IGNORANCEIGNORANCE - through - through ‘ILM ‘ILM (knowledge) and (knowledge) and

‘AMAL ‘AMAL (practice) striving towards (practice) striving towards TAQWATAQWA, this may lead one towards , this may lead one towards

blind-faith, apathy, doubts and cynicism.blind-faith, apathy, doubts and cynicism.

All these (‘All these (‘blind-faithblind-faith’ or ‘’ or ‘doubts and cynicismdoubts and cynicism’)’) stemming from stemming from

IGNORANCEIGNORANCE of the of the DEEN DEEN may even lead one to may even lead one to SHIRKSHIRK and other sins, and other sins,

especially especially NIFAAQNIFAAQ (hypocrisy). (hypocrisy).

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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

Such people with Such people with NIFAAQNIFAAQ, although still regarded as a , although still regarded as a MUSLIMMUSLIM, ,

would inwardly rejects Islam and undermine its teachings, would inwardly rejects Islam and undermine its teachings,

preferring other “preferring other “ismsisms”, or rules, even when these are contrary to ”, or rules, even when these are contrary to

the Islamic principles.the Islamic principles.

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

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“ “Of the people there are some who say: "We believe

in Allah and the Last Day" but they do not (really)

believe. Fain would they deceive Allah and those

who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and

realize (it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and

Allah has increased their disease and grievous is the

penalty they (incur), because they are false (to

themselves).””

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10))

ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

“ “When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth",

they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!" they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 11Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 11))

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

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“Of a surety, they are the ones who make

mischief, but they realise (it) not."

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 12)

ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

“ “When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they

say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety

they are the fools, but they do not know.“ they are the fools, but they do not know.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 13Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 13))

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

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“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but

when they are alone with their evil ones (SHAYAATIN – their

leaders) they say: "We are really with you, we (were) only jesting.“

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 14)

REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist

their loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are their loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are

merely mocking Islam. merely mocking Islam.

They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty

is in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their is in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their

‘Satans’ ‘Satans’ ((SHAYAATINSHAYAATIN). ).

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

“ “Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them

rope in their trespasses (rope in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will wander like ) ; so they will wander like

blind ones (to and fro)”blind ones (to and fro)”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 15Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 15))

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

“ “These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but

their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.” their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16))

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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme, Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme,

this is only because Allah has gave them temporary leeway for this is only because Allah has gave them temporary leeway for

them as them as ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ, - and to be a test for all of us mankind. , - and to be a test for all of us mankind.

Yet, the reality is that they (Yet, the reality is that they (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) have no true direction ) have no true direction

in life, they are astray, groping like the blind. Their objective is in life, they are astray, groping like the blind. Their objective is

only the fulfilment of their worldly desire (only the fulfilment of their worldly desire (HAWAHAWA’) – being ’) – being

doubtful and cynical even towards Islamic belief in the Hereafter.doubtful and cynical even towards Islamic belief in the Hereafter.

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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

Thus they would have no qualms in aligning themselves with the Thus they would have no qualms in aligning themselves with the

secular forces or even atheistic regime of this world. secular forces or even atheistic regime of this world.

Their sycophantic attitude towards even unjust and evil dictators Their sycophantic attitude towards even unjust and evil dictators

with their un-Islamic policies (with their un-Islamic policies (TAGHUTTAGHUT), would baffle other true ), would baffle other true

Muslims, yet we cannot denounce them as Muslims, yet we cannot denounce them as KAFIRUNKAFIRUN..

Howbeit, Allah SWT would certainly know who they are.Howbeit, Allah SWT would certainly know who they are.

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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

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“Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT – (Evil Ones):

from light they will lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They

will be companions of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257)

ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

“ “When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath

revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocrites revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocrites

((MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.”) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61))

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REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

Allah tells us that these hypocrites (Allah tells us that these hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) and the ) and the

Disbelievers (Disbelievers (KAFIRUNKAFIRUN) are in fact being led by ) are in fact being led by TAGHUTTAGHUT, who is , who is

their their WALIYWALIY (patron, protector, friend, helper, etc.). (patron, protector, friend, helper, etc.).

When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a

slippery downward path into further unbelief.slippery downward path into further unbelief.

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“Behold, as for those who come to believe, and

then deny the truth, and again come to believe,

and again deny the truth, and thereafter grow

stubborn in their denial of the truth - Allah will not

forgive them, nor will He guide them in any way.

Announce thou to such hypocrites (MUNAFIQEEN)

that grievous suffering awaits them.”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138)

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““As for those who take the (As for those who take the (KAFIREENKAFIREEN) deniers of the ) deniers of the

truth for their allies in preference to the (truth for their allies in preference to the (MU’MINEENMU’MINEEN) )

believers - do they hope to be honoured by them when, believers - do they hope to be honoured by them when,

behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139-140Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139-140))

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““And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this

divine writ that whenever you hear people deny divine writ that whenever you hear people deny

the truth of Allah's messages and mock at them, the truth of Allah's messages and mock at them,

you shall avoid their company until they begin to you shall avoid their company until they begin to

talk of other things talk of other things - or else, verily, you will - or else, verily, you will

become like them. Behold, together with those become like them. Behold, together with those

who deny the truth (who deny the truth (KAFIREENKAFIREEN) Allah will gather ) Allah will gather

in hell the hypocrites (in hell the hypocrites (MUNAFIQEENMUNAFIQEEN).”).”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139))

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“ “O you who believe! O you who believe! Take not Take not for friends and protectors for friends and protectors

those who take your religion for a mockery or sportthose who take your religion for a mockery or sport,― ,―

whether among those who received the Scripture whether among those who received the Scripture

before you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be before you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be

conscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith conscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith

(indeed).” (indeed).”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))

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“Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with

you unless you follow their form of religion.

Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only)

Guidance." Were you to follow their desires, after the

knowledge which has reached you, then would you find

neither protector nor Helper against Allah.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 120)

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“ “O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the

Christians for your Christians for your AULIYA’AULIYA’ (friends, helpers, (friends, helpers,

protectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectors protectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectors

to each other. And to each other. And he amongst youhe amongst you that turns to that turns to

them (for friendship, patronage) them (for friendship, patronage) is of themis of them. Verily . Verily

Allah guides not a people unjust.” Allah guides not a people unjust.”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)

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““O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy

((bitaanahbitaanah**) those outside your ranks; they will not ) those outside your ranks; they will not

fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank

hatred has already appeared from their mouths; what hatred has already appeared from their mouths; what

their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain

to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom. to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.

((Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118))

*bitaanah : advisors, consultants, protectors, intimate friends, helpers ...

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“ “There is the type of man whose There is the type of man whose speech about this world's life speech about this world's life

may dazzle theemay dazzle thee, and he calls Allah to witness about what is , and he calls Allah to witness about what is

in his heart; yet is he the in his heart; yet is he the most contentious of enemiesmost contentious of enemies.”.”

((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:204Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:204))

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“ “ But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth

spreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilth spreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilth

and progeny: and Allah does not love corruption. and progeny: and Allah does not love corruption.

And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah," his And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah," his

false pride drives him into sinfalse pride drives him into sin: wherefore hell will be : wherefore hell will be

his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place!”his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place!”

((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:205-206Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:205-206))

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““The Last Day (The Last Day (QIYAMAHQIYAMAH) will no come until ) will no come until

the leaders of the Ummah mostly consists of the leaders of the Ummah mostly consists of

hypocrites (hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN).”).”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad and TabaraniHadith reported by Ahmad and Tabarani))

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““Verily, I fear most for you that will come upon Verily, I fear most for you that will come upon

(or afflict) you after me, is of the hypocrites (or afflict) you after me, is of the hypocrites

((MUNAFIQMUNAFIQ) who is eloquently learned.”) who is eloquently learned.”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad and TabaraniHadith reported by Ahmad and Tabarani))

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““The most evil of people is a person who has ‘two-faces’ The most evil of people is a person who has ‘two-faces’

- when coming to one group with one face and to - when coming to one group with one face and to

another group with another (different) face.”another group with another (different) face.”

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

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““And the signs of a hypocrite (And the signs of a hypocrite (MUNAFIQMUNAFIQ) are three :) are three :

[1] whenever he speaks, he lies; [1] whenever he speaks, he lies;

[2] whenever he make a promise, he renegade (break); and [2] whenever he make a promise, he renegade (break); and

[3] whenever he is accorded with a trust, he betrays it.”[3] whenever he is accorded with a trust, he betrays it.”

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

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DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating

others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the

committing of the sins (of SHIRK) which I do not know.”

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

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ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD

“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship

and evil, and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will

never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”

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AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –

UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM

DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD

“O Allah! I seek refuge in You ( to protect me ) from poverty,

disbelieve (ungratefulness), immorality (sinning), discord,

Hypocrisy, bragging and ostentation (show-off).”

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ALLA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A-’UU-DZU-BIKA - MI-NAL – FAQ-RI – WAL – KUFRI – WAL FU-SUU-QI - WASH- SHI-QAA-QI

WAN – NI-FAAQI – WAS – SUM- ‘A-TI – WAR – RIYAA’

LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –

WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,

““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except

AllAllaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty

and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”

IMPORTANT DZIKRIMPORTANT DZIKR

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IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A

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

and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.

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

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

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IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A

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

and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.

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

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