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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 1 fLESSON # 1 f

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)

RESUMING MODULE AFTER BREAK RESUMING MODULE AFTER BREAK MUSLIMS’S EDUCATION

Sharing a concern raised in a public talk Sharing a concern raised in a public talk held in 2015 – “Subject them to Islam”held in 2015 – “Subject them to Islam”

(Continuation #3)(Continuation #3)

Updated 25 FEBRUARY 2017

PARTPART # 6 # 6(January-(January-20172017))

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by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor talk ”Liberalism & its Effect”

Saturday , 14 March 2015 – @ 3.00 pm

venue: Singapore Post Centre10 Eunos Road 8, Singapore

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

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

Keynote Message Keynote Message : : Primary problem faced by Muslims today is regarding their confusion in Primary problem faced by Muslims today is regarding their confusion in Knowledge. The solution agreed upon may be in regard to their Education. Knowledge. The solution agreed upon may be in regard to their Education. Yet even in this, another issue (though subtle) has to be critically explored.Yet even in this, another issue (though subtle) has to be critically explored.What kind of education? What kind of education? Whether their education Whether their education is “is “of Islamof Islam” or “” or “with with IslamIslam”. Is there any difference? What are its implications? How have we come ”. Is there any difference? What are its implications? How have we come to this?to this?

FROM A PUBLIC PRESENTATION

””Verily this is knowledge (which contains the rules) of Verily this is knowledge (which contains the rules) of

the the DEENDEEN (Religion), so look thoroughly into (Religion), so look thoroughly into

the person from whom you acquire the person from whom you acquire

(the knowledge of) your (the knowledge of) your DEENDEEN (Religion).” (Religion).”

Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us MuslimsImam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims

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““O you who have attained to faith! If you pay heed to some of O you who have attained to faith! If you pay heed to some of those those

to whom revelation was vouchsafed aforetime *to whom revelation was vouchsafed aforetime *, they might cause , they might cause

you to renounce the truth after you have come to believe [in it].”you to renounce the truth after you have come to believe [in it].”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 100Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 100))

* THE People of the Book – Jews and Christians

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

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH



LIZARD’S HOLE

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PREVIOUS LESSON


““You will most certainly follow the ways of those You will most certainly follow the ways of those

who came before you, arm’s length by arm’s who came before you, arm’s length by arm’s

length, forearm’s length by forearm’s length, hand length, forearm’s length by forearm’s length, hand

span by hand span, until even if they entered a hole span by hand span, until even if they entered a hole

of a of a DwDwABBABB (desert lizard) you will enter it too.” (desert lizard) you will enter it too.”

They said: “O Messenger of Allah, (do you mean) They said: “O Messenger of Allah, (do you mean)

the the Jews aJews and the nd the ChristiansChristians?” ?”

He said: “Who else?”He said: “Who else?”

((Hadith reported by Ibn MajahHadith reported by Ibn Majah))

LIZARD’S HOLE

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PREVIOUS LESSON


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WHAT ARE SOME OF THESE …

PREVIOUS LESSON


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ANOTHER IMPORTANT LESSON …

PREVIOUS LESSON


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NOW TO CONTINUE …

Muslim must not equate this task (DA’WAH) as being similar with other kinds of professions. It is AMANAH as a mission and sacred trust – not a vocation nor even to be likened as any other ‘career’.

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


Muslims from 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 the Wisdom (AL-HIKMAH) and accumulated experience gained regionally by local scholars/teachers/propagators, is imperative. Today’s Muslim educators, must be reminded of this and that they be mindful of the ADAB towards them to humbly strive to learn and to continue the work.

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


‘‘ILM ILM - - knowledgeknowledge

TARBIYYAHTARBIYYAH(training-nurturing)

TAZKIYYAHTAZKIYYAH(self-purity & growth)

TA’LIMTA’LIM(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


“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah

will still be the best amongst them in Islam,

so long as they have proper (profound) understanding.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)


AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAHAD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH (THE CALLER AND THE CALL)(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)

MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH

MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIMMUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM

MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHIDMURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID

MUS-LIMUS-LIHH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH

MUJAD-DIDMUJAD-DID

MUJAHID - DA’WAHMUJAHID - DA’WAH

BIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF

QUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAH

THE EMISSARY AND THE MISSION


THE AMBASSADOR

MEDIA DEPARTMENT

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

RESEARCH – THINK TANK - DEPARTMENT

COUNTER INTELLIGENCE

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – FIELD WORK


THE AMBASSADOR

MEDIA DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

RESEARCH – THINK TANK - DEPARTMENT





THE AMBASSADOR

MEDIA DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTRESEARCH – THINK TANK - DEPARTMENT





““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) … ”) … ”

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“ … “ … and and [to cause this message to spread] from them unto other [to cause this message to spread] from them unto other

people as soon as they come into contact with thempeople as soon as they come into contact with them: for He alone is : for He alone is

almighty, truly wise! Such is Allah's bounty: He grants it to anyone almighty, truly wise! Such is Allah's bounty: He grants it to anyone

who is willing [to receive it]: for Allah is limitless in His great bounty.”who is willing [to receive it]: for Allah is limitless in His great bounty.”

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


“ “ ((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))


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

((UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your lives] ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your lives]

you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind ( you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind (SHUHADAA-A SHUHADAA-A

- ‘ALAN-NAAS- ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the Messenger as a witness over you.“) , and the Messenger as a witness over you.“

((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))


““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought ) in His cause as ye ought

to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has

chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in

religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He He

Who has named you MuslimsWho has named you Muslims, both before and in this , both before and in this

(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may ) may

be a witness for you, and be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for ye be witnesses for

mankind! mankind! ((SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“

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



AN ADDENDUM TO EXPLAIN WHAT IS MEANT BYAN ADDENDUM TO EXPLAIN WHAT IS MEANT BY

IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePractice

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE

Compare with the three domains of Learning – contemporary theories in education - regarding the Taxonomies of :

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

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

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

ALL THREE ASPECTS ARE TO BE DEVELOPED IN TANDEM ACCORDINGLYWITHOUT FOCUSING AT SPECIALIZATION UNTIL AT LATER STAGE

WHEN ESSENTIAL BASIC KNOWLEDGE ARE WELL ESTABLISHED


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TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM


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‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,

What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)

Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions

What is the Effect?

To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah

(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.



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‘ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,

What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)

Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions

What is the Effect?

To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah

(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.

RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:

Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,

Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,

Anthropology, Marine & Space,Anthropology, Marine & Space,Etc.Etc.



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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;

Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)

What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life

Capability to implementing them in life

What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,

Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,

Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),

Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.



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BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH‘‘ibadah ibadah (personal devotion / worship) (personal devotion / worship) MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction) (social transaction) MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family) (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth) JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment) (crimes & punishment) Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary) jihad / Da’wah jihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)



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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technology

and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & administrative administrative

sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace,

harmony, prosperity, physical harmony, prosperity, physical with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being

of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.



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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)



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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)

RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requires

practical behaviour, the aspect of being practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or

the state of the Soul reflected in his the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close ). Therefore, the close

equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.



"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))


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

AN-NASEEHAH““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”

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

LAHU) bow to His (WillLAHU) 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

AS THIS IS JUST A PRELIMINARY REFLECTION,

AND DUE TO TIME CONSTRAIN – I HAVE TO END HERE,

FOR THE MOMENT.

INSHA-ALLAH!MAY WE HAVE OTHER OPPORTUNITY

TO REFLECT FURTHER.
