[slideshare] tafaqqahu-(aug-2015)-lesson-#1-(intro-consolidation-reflection)-(15 august-2015)

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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 1LESSON # 1

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)”

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

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)

Application of FIQHApplication of FIQH CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATION What has been learnt ?What has been learnt ?REFLECTION – Al-Qur’anREFLECTION – Al-Qur’an

Updated 15 AUGUST 2015

PARTPART # 2 # 2(Aug-(Aug-20152015))

A REMINDER TO MUSLIMS FROM LESSONS ON ISLAMIC “ADAB”

2

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL

LESSONS FROM BEGINNERS’ COURSE

PREVIOUS LESSON


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

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


ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzI- YAN-FA- ‘UNAROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzI- YAN-FA- ‘UNA

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



““And [remember the time] when your Sustainer made [this And [remember the time] when your Sustainer made [this

promise] known: 'If you are grateful [to Me], I shall most promise] known: 'If you are grateful [to Me], I shall most

certainly give you more and more; certainly give you more and more; but if you are ungratefulbut if you are ungrateful, ,

verily, verily, My chastisement will be severe indeedMy chastisement will be severe indeed!“’!“’

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


““This, because This, because Allah would never change the blessings with Allah would never change the blessings with

which He has graced a people unless they change their inner which He has graced a people unless they change their inner

selvesselves: and [know] that Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing.”: and [know] that Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing.”

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53))


““Among the believers are men who have [always] been true Among the believers are men who have [always] been true

to to what they have vowed before Allahwhat they have vowed before Allah; and among them are ; and among them are

such as have [already] redeemed their pledge by death, and such as have [already] redeemed their pledge by death, and

such as yet await [its fulfilment] such as yet await [its fulfilment] without having changed without having changed

[their resolve] in the least[their resolve] in the least.”.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 23))

Participants in this course should have undergone through my Participants in this course should have undergone through my

earlier modules, from – earlier modules, from – BEGINNERS’ COURSE BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM FOR ON ISLAM FOR

ADULTS… then to the ADULTS… then to the INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTORY COURSES – (Introduction to – (Introduction to

TAUTAUHHEEDEED; Approach to the Study ; Approach to the Study FIQHFIQH; Introduction to ; Introduction to ‘Ilm-al-‘Ilm-al-

AKHLAQ/TasawwufAKHLAQ/Tasawwuf) … then on to The Islamic Concept of ) … then on to The Islamic Concept of ADABADAB..

We recognize too that the lesson is held once a week, and We recognize too that the lesson is held once a week, and

participants may not aspire to study participants may not aspire to study FIQHFIQH intensively but rather intensively but rather

adequately (as a adequately (as a Fardhu ’Ain Fardhu ’Ain requirement).requirement).

Also, Also, we should now be manifesting as much of our knowledge we should now be manifesting as much of our knowledge

which have been taught-learnt, into practice which have been taught-learnt, into practice ((‘AMAL‘AMAL).).

With these consideration, this module is crafted.With these consideration, this module is crafted.



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

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

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

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

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

have done.”have done.”

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


““I (Abu ‘Amr) said: O Messenger of Allah (s.a.a.w.), tell me something I (Abu ‘Amr) said: O Messenger of Allah (s.a.a.w.), tell me something

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

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

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

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim)


ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH

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

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

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

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

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

QAWAMA : stood still; rise up

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

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

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

direction, or tendency; ,or regular


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


[But,] behold, as for those who say, “[But,] behold, as for those who say, “Our Sustainer is AllahOur Sustainer is Allah,” ,”

and then (and then (IS-TAQOMUIS-TAQOMU) ) steadfastly pursue the right way steadfastly pursue the right way - -

upon them do angels often descend, [saying:] “upon them do angels often descend, [saying:] “Fear not Fear not and and

grieve notgrieve not, but , but receive the glad tiding receive the glad tiding of that paradise which of that paradise which

has been promised to you!”has been promised to you!”

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 30Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 30))


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

savvy, charismatic, motivational” lecturers and teachers.

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

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

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

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

qualitatively marks out Islamic education from others.

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

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

– to differentiate the genuine from the false, unable to detect the

imitations being ‘marketed’ from the original.


Even when similar terminologies are used, familiar methods and

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

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

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

disparately taught, haphazard without concern for merits and priority

which Islam view each science; never truncated from its historical

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

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

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

confusion in knowledge has led to breakdown in ADAB, whence

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

ALLAAHU MUSTA-’AN


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

we have to be very careful and concerned.

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

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

or influence the setting of our goal?

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

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

As Muslims, we have our own guidance and guideline.

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

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

todays’ context mankind is fiercely competing in exploitation and

destruction; wanton display of arrogance by changing nature itself.


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

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

agendas and concerns would inevitably replace this and our life-

vision would subtly be shifted.

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

interact with seemed to advocate similar thinking, vision and

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

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

accord utmost importance to the daily practices according th Sunnah

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

the template for our daily activities, while all others are secondary

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


Therefore beginning (part i) of this module, we went through the

daily practices:

Daily application of FIQHDaily application of FIQH

From the time of Waking-upFrom the time of Waking-up


““The similitude of a man who has memorized the Qur’an is like that of The similitude of a man who has memorized the Qur’an is like that of

a hobbled camel. If he remained vigilant, he would be able to retain it a hobbled camel. If he remained vigilant, he would be able to retain it

(with him), and if he loosened the hobbled camel it would escape.”(with him), and if he loosened the hobbled camel it would escape.”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))


ALLAA-HUM-MA – IN-NEE – A – ‘UU-DZU-BIKA – MIN-QAL-BIN –

LAA – YAKH-SHA’ - WA- DU-’AA-IN – LAA – YAS – MA’ –

WA- MIN – NAF-SIN – LAA – TASH - BA’

WA-MIN- ‘IL- MIN – LAA – YAN – FA’ ,

A- ‘UU- DZU – BI-KA – MIN- HAA- ULAA -IL – AR - BA’


““O Allah! I seek refuge in You from (having) a heart that does not O Allah! I seek refuge in You from (having) a heart that does not

humble itself, and from supplication that is not heard, and from a soul humble itself, and from supplication that is not heard, and from a soul

(self) that is never satisfied, and knowledge that does not benefit. (self) that is never satisfied, and knowledge that does not benefit.

I seek refuge in You (O Allah) from these four (things).”I seek refuge in You (O Allah) from these four (things).”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


““And the acts of obedience (And the acts of obedience (AD-DEENAD-DEEN) most loved (by Allah) ) most loved (by Allah)

are those that are performed by its doer, are those that are performed by its doer,

MUDAW-WAMAMUDAW-WAMA (regularly done or consistent).” (regularly done or consistent).”

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


““This religion (Al-Islam) is easy (This religion (Al-Islam) is easy (YUSRUNYUSRUN), and any one who ), and any one who

tries to make it (tries to make it (SHADIDSHADID) hard (upon himself) will be defeated ) hard (upon himself) will be defeated

(i.e. he will fail to become consistent)”(i.e. he will fail to become consistent)”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary Hadith reported by Bukhary )


““Fulfil the personal religious obligations (Fulfil the personal religious obligations (FARDHFARDH’) that has ’) that has

been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to

become a person of become a person of TAQWATAQWA (righteous and God-fearing).” (righteous and God-fearing).”

((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))


To the non-experts, some things done by experts always look difficult

or impossible, yet how did the expert get to this level ?

They almost always began from a simple routine continued over time;

the pace and content gradually increased with time; the order and

priority always kept in view; repeating what seemed to be similar

routine, yet to them each day’s programme is regarded as unique and

they embrace it as opportunity with appreciation as though it is their

last chance, and having the stamina and patience bestowed by Allah

SWT to persevere consistently. Always make Du’a.

If we remember in ‘Ilmu-al-Akhlaq’ module, we learnt that disposition

can be formed by practice and repetition over time. Therefore, we

need to re-assessed our development of “FIQH-FID-DEEN” in same

light


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

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

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

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

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

BY READING ?

AS LISTENERS ONLY ?

BEING IN PRESENCE ?

BY BEING TRUE SEEKERS ?

BEING ACCEPTED AS SEEKERS OF ‘ILM ?

UNDERGOING MENTORSHIP ?

LEARNING THROUGH KHIDMAH ?


Or, could it be that we are still affected by “PAPERCHASE SYNDROME” ?

TASAWWUR ISLAM

““He who does not exert abstinence (He who does not exert abstinence (WARA’IWARA’I ) while learning, Allah the ) while learning, Allah the

Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways: Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways:

[1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or [1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or

[2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or [2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or

[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”


“Ta’leem al-muta’al-lim tariqat—ta-’al-lum”““INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF LEARNING”INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF LEARNING”

Imam al-ZarnujiImam al-ZarnujiExtracted from:

STUDYING FROM A TRADITIONAL TEXT

““All glory is attained by exertion, not by luck.

Is luck without exertion of any glory? ””









““An immoral man of learning is a great evil,An immoral man of learning is a great evil,

yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.

Both are a great trial everywhere,Both are a great trial everywhere,

to whomever depends to them both, to whomever depends to them both,

in holding on to his religion”in holding on to his religion”


“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))

We the prophets are commanded to place people We the prophets are commanded to place people

according to their station and to speak unto them according to their station and to speak unto them

in accordance with their intellectual capacity.in accordance with their intellectual capacity.

((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.aHadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.a.).)


WARNINGWARNING

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


"Verily Allah does not remove Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the) knowledge from the (hearts of the)

peoplepeople, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its people , rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its people

(the true scholars – (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more scholars, the ), until there are no more scholars, the

people then take leaders that are ignorant, and when they are people then take leaders that are ignorant, and when they are

asked, and give asked, and give fatwas fatwas – religious rulings, (they give) without – religious rulings, (they give) without

knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“

((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)


“A learned FAQIH (scholar & teacher) is truly FAQIH, one who does not cause others to

feel despair from receiving the mercy of Allah (i.e. not overly strict and too ‘harsh’); and

neither does he (give the impression by his behaviour, a guarantees as if ) anyone can

avert or withhold the wrath (punishment) of Allah, nor allows opportunity (by giving

dispensation) for anyone to disobey Allah (i.e. being inappropriately lax and too ‘nice’).

(Hilyatul-Auliya: 1-73 – as quoted by M.Natsir in Fiqhud-Da’wah)

WISE SAYING OF IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB R.A.WISE SAYING OF IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB R.A.



ALLAH’S ASSURANCE


ALLAH’S ASSURANCE

““And unto everyone who is conscious of (and fear) Allah And unto everyone who is conscious of (and fear) Allah

(with (with TAQWATAQWA), He [always] ), He [always] grants a way out grants a way out [of [of

unhappiness, difficulty etc.], and unhappiness, difficulty etc.], and provides for him in a provides for him in a

manner beyond all expectationmanner beyond all expectation; and for everyone who ; and for everyone who

places his trust in Allah He [alone] is enough. Verily, Allah places his trust in Allah He [alone] is enough. Verily, Allah

always attains to His purpose: [and] indeed, unto always attains to His purpose: [and] indeed, unto

everything has Allah appointed its [term and] measure.”everything has Allah appointed its [term and] measure.”

((Qur’an: Talaq: 65: 2-3Qur’an: Talaq: 65: 2-3))


ALLAH’S ASSURANCE


ALLAH’S ASSURANCE

““O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain

conscious of Allah (conscious of Allah (TAQWATAQWA), and believe in His ), and believe in His

Messenger, [and] He will Messenger, [and] He will grant you doubly of His grant you doubly of His

gracegrace, and , and will light for you a light wherein you will light for you a light wherein you

shall walkshall walk, and , and will forgive you [your past sinswill forgive you [your past sins]: ]:

for Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”for Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”

((Qur’an: Hadid: 57: 28Qur’an: Hadid: 57: 28))

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

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

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).).


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