UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 6 cLESSON # 6 c

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)”

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

"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from

Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)

Daily application of FIQHDaily application of FIQH CONTEMPORARY DA’WAH ISSUECONTEMPORARY DA’WAH ISSUE

RESPONDING TO ISLAMAPHOBIARESPONDING TO ISLAMAPHOBIA[1] Marital ‘rape’ [2] ‘Barbaric’ Law [3] Female ‘discrimination’ [1] Marital ‘rape’ [2] ‘Barbaric’ Law [3] Female ‘discrimination’

Updated 2 MAY 2015

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““AND WE have sent thee [O Muhammad] as an apostle unto all AND WE have sent thee [O Muhammad] as an apostle unto all

mankind: and none can bear witness [thereto] as Allah does.”mankind: and none can bear witness [thereto] as Allah does.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’ : 4: 79Qur’an: An-Nisa’ : 4: 79))

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““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 (YAT-LU-YAT-LU-

AA-YA –TIHIMAA-YA –TIHIM) rehearse to them His Signs , and () rehearse to them His Signs , and (YU-ZAK-KEE-YU-ZAK-KEE-

HIMHIM) to sanctify them (purify and make them grow), and to ) to sanctify them (purify and make them grow), and to

((YU-’AL-LIMU-HUMYU-’AL-LIMU-HUM) instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― ) instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom―

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

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

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“ “And [to] others of them who have not yet joined And [to] others of them who have not yet joined

themthem. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise. That is . And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise. That is

the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills, the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills,

and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.“and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.“

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4))

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““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))

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Do not equate this task (DA’WAH) as being similar with other kinds of professions. It is AMANAH as a mission and – not a vocation.

Remember, it has been carried out by an unbroken chain of DU’AT, faithfully linked to the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.

This legacy is the foremost concern because DEEN-AL-ISLAM has been perfected and there will be no more new prophet sent to all mankind after our Muhammad s.a.a.w.

Every Muslim are to be developed towards assisting DA’WAH ISLAMIYYAH, in whatever capacity they attained, the most basic is to become Witnesses of Islam with their life for others.

AN-NASEEHAH – Sincere Advice

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Each region may underwent its own unique history, experiences especially of “civilizational osmosis”. Therefore to have knowledge and true appreciation of their respective history, to benefit from the work of previous scholars and propagators, managing proper transmission of their work with ADAB, especially in learning adequately of Wisdom and experience gained by them, is imperative.

This is crucial – failure in fulfilling this is being ungrateful and can lead to (KHIYAANAH) treachery to the Prophetic legacy.

Remember, Allah SWT has stipulated the criteria for carrying it out.

AN-NASEEHAH – Sincere Advice

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“ “ ((UUD-’UUUUD-’UU) Invite (or call) to the way of your Lord with ) Invite (or call) to the way of your Lord with

((AL-AL-HHIKMAHIKMAH) wisdom and good instruction, and argue ) wisdom and good instruction, and argue

with them in a way that is best.”with them in a way that is best.”

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

NOTENOTE: requirement to use firstly with : requirement to use firstly with HIKMAH HIKMAH - - WisdomWisdomAll Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

““It is He who has sent among the unlettered a Messenger from It is He who has sent among the unlettered a Messenger from

themselves (themselves (YAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAA-TIHIYAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAA-TIHI) reciting to them ) reciting to them

His verses and (His verses and (YU-ZAK-KEE-HIMYU-ZAK-KEE-HIM) purifying them (and make ) purifying them (and make

them grow) and (them grow) and (YU-’AL-LI-MU-HUMYU-’AL-LI-MU-HUM) teaching them the Book ) teaching them the Book

(AL-KITAAB) and wisdom ((AL-KITAAB) and wisdom (AL-AL-HHIKMAHIKMAH)”)”

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

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‘‘ILM ILM - - knowledgeknowledge

TARBIYYAHTARBIYYAH(training-nurturing)

TAZKIYYAHTAZKIYYAH(self-purity & growth)

TA’LEEMTA’LEEM(learning - knowledge)

TA’DIBTA’DIBEducationEducation

Disciplining orDisciplining orinculcating with inculcating with ADABADAB MUJAAHADAHMUJAAHADAH

(striving with utmost in Allah’s Way)

FARDH ‘AINFARDH ‘AIN

(personal religious obligation)

FARDH KIFAAYAFARDH KIFAAYA

(shared community obligation)

Through all these to attain to Through all these to attain to HIKMAH HIKMAH - - WisdomWisdom

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And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O children

of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you

confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing

good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name

is Ahmad."

But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said,

"This is obvious magic.“

(Qur’an: Saff : 61: 6)

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And who is more unjust than one who invents about And who is more unjust than one who invents about

Allah untruth while he is being invited to Islam. And Allah Allah untruth while he is being invited to Islam. And Allah

does not guide the wrongdoing people.does not guide the wrongdoing people.

((Qur’an: Saff : 61: 7Qur’an: Saff : 61: 7))

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They want to extinguish the light of Allah with their They want to extinguish the light of Allah with their

mouths, but Allah will perfect His light, although the mouths, but Allah will perfect His light, although the

disbelievers dislike it.disbelievers dislike it.

((Qur’an: Saff : 61: 8Qur’an: Saff : 61: 8))

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It is He (It is He (ALLAHALLAH) who sent His Messenger () who sent His Messenger (MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD) )

with guidance and the religion of truth (with guidance and the religion of truth (AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM) to ) to

manifest it over all religion, although those who manifest it over all religion, although those who

associate others with Allah (associate others with Allah (MUSHRIKUUNMUSHRIKUUN) dislike it.) dislike it.

((Qur’an: Saff : 61: 9Qur’an: Saff : 61: 9))

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“ “ O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a

transaction that will save you from a painful punishment? transaction that will save you from a painful punishment?

[It is that] you believe in Allah and His Messenger and [It is that] you believe in Allah and His Messenger and

strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your

lives. That is best for you, if you should know. ”lives. That is best for you, if you should know. ”

(Qur(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-11’an: Saff: 61: 10-11))

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““He will forgive for you your sins and admit you to gardens He will forgive for you your sins and admit you to gardens

beneath which rivers flow and pleasant dwellings in gardens beneath which rivers flow and pleasant dwellings in gardens

of perpetual residence. That is the great attainment.”of perpetual residence. That is the great attainment.”

((Qur’an: Saff : 61: 12Qur’an: Saff : 61: 12))

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““And [you will obtain] another [favour] that you love - And [you will obtain] another [favour] that you love -

victory from Allah and an imminent conquest; and give good victory from Allah and an imminent conquest; and give good

tidings to the believers.”tidings to the believers.”

((Qur’an: Saff : 61: 13Qur’an: Saff : 61: 13))

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“ “ O you who have believed, be supporters of Allah, as O you who have believed, be supporters of Allah, as

when Jesus, the son of Mary, said to the disciples, "Who when Jesus, the son of Mary, said to the disciples, "Who

are my supporters for Allah?" The disciples said, "We are are my supporters for Allah?" The disciples said, "We are

supporters of Allah." And a faction of the Children of supporters of Allah." And a faction of the Children of

Israel believed and a faction disbelieved. So We Israel believed and a faction disbelieved. So We

supported those who believed against their enemy, and supported those who believed against their enemy, and

they became dominant. ”they became dominant. ”

(Qur(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 14’an: Saff: 61: 14))

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SHORT CLASS OPEN DISCUSSION

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Break into 3 groups (male), 3 group (female) Each side, a group to choose one topic from the 3 listed (specifically to prepare write-up):

[1] Marital ‘rape’ [2] ‘Barbaric’ law [3] Female ‘discrimination’

DISCUSS AND PREPARE REBUTTAL AGAINST THESE MISCONCEPTIONS – (one topic will be chosen to be presented in class – and commented)

Guidelines:1. Utilize your knowledge to first derive understanding of the cause of

the misconception; nature of the problem (CONTEXT)2. Clarify with basis, the Islamic position regarding the issue discussed;

its principles, raisons d'être, wisdom etc. (MAQASID)3. Present response from perspective of Islam providing the best

solution to current problem (MAU-IZA-TIL-HASANAH)

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CHECK THE ‘FACTS-DATA’ PRESENTED

Source and veracity?

Partial or complete?

What is the context?

Consistency or with possible discrepancy

CHECK ARGUMENT USED

Fallacious arguments?

Alien standard used?

Relevance?

AN-NASEEHAH – Sincere Advice

: How to dispel misconceptions?

By correcting these

inherent flaws, the

picture will become

clearer, false

arguments refuted

and INSHA-ALLAH

the misconceptions

will be removed.

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May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and

companions, the success (companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance ) and the Guidance

((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and ) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and

Mercy (Mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).

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

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To be continued ….. INSHA-ALLAH