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TADZKIRAH RAMATADZKIRAH RAMADHDHAN - 2015AN - 2015

BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL SINGAPURASINGAPURA

28 JUNE 2015 (SUNDAY)28 JUNE 2015 (SUNDAY)11 RAMADHAN 1436 H11 RAMADHAN 1436 H5.00 PM @ THE GALAXY5.00 PM @ THE GALAXYDARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREDARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

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

SERIES OF TALKSERIES OF TALKFor “MABUHAY CLUB”For “MABUHAY CLUB”““Lessons to learn from Lessons to learn from the Divine program in the Divine program in

RamaRamadhdhan”an”

PART # 2PART # 2

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"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND

WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-

((HADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARYHADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARY))



"Whoever "Whoever recites a letter from the Book of recites a letter from the Book of

AllahAllah, he will be credited with a good deed, , he will be credited with a good deed,

and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do

not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but

Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a

letter.“letter.“

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


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FROM PREVIOUS SESSION

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

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015) FROM PREVIOUS SESSION



“ “ O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger

and those charged with authority among you. and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ If ye differ

in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His

Messenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last DayMessenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: :

that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59) )




“ “ O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the call of Allah

and the Messenger whenever he calls you unto that which will

give you life; and know that Allah intervenes between man and

[the desires of] his heart, and that unto Him you shall be

gathered.””

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24) ) FROM PREVIOUS SESSION



“Now whenever Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, it is

not for a believing man or a believing woman to claim freedom of

choice insofar as they themselves are concerned; for he who (thus)

rebels against Allah and His Messenger has already, most obviously,

gone astray.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 36Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 36) ) FROM PREVIOUS SESSION



“O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves forward in

the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger [may have ordained],

but remain conscious of Allah (with TAQWA - fear of transgressing

against Allah): for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”

(Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 1)



Do not put yourselves forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger [may have ordained],

As Muslims, we strive to submit to Allah SWT through being obedient

by conforming to all the teachings of the Last Prophet of Allah

Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص .

This requires us to have ADAB - which requires having not only the

appropriate knowledge of the DEEN; but also knowing their respective

categories in accordance to its priority as dictated by Allah SWT and

the Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ; the right attitude with the ability to put

things in their proper place, in appropriate quantum etc.




””RamaRamadhdhan is the (month) an is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an in which was sent down the Qur'an

as (as (HUDAN-LIN-NAA-SHUDAN-LIN-NAA-S) a guide to mankind () a guide to mankind (BAY-YI-NAA-TIBAY-YI-NAA-TI) also ) also

clear (explanation of the Signs) for (clear (explanation of the Signs) for (AL-HUDAAL-HUDA) the guidance and ) the guidance and

((AL-FURQAANAL-FURQAAN) judgment (criteria between right and wrong).”) judgment (criteria between right and wrong).”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))


”… ”… so enter your houses by their proper doors ..”so enter your houses by their proper doors ..”((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 189Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 189))


O Allah! Bless with Your Salutation and Peace O Allah! Bless with Your Salutation and Peace

upon our Leader Muhammad , (who is) Door upon our Leader Muhammad , (who is) Door

to Allah’s Mercyto Allah’s Mercy

((BAA-BI-RABAA-BI-RAHH-MA-TIL-LAAH-MA-TIL-LAAH))


AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice

FOR PEOPLE OF ADAB




”” So everyone of you who is present (at his home) So everyone of you who is present (at his home) during that during that

month should spent it in fastingmonth should spent it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a , but if anyone is ill, or on a

journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by days later”journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by days later”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))



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““O YOU who O YOU who have attained to faith have attained to faith ((IIMANIIMAN)! Fasting is ordained for )! Fasting is ordained for

you as it was ordained for those before you, you as it was ordained for those before you, so that you might learn so that you might learn

self-restraintself-restraint (being conscious of and fear Allah - (being conscious of and fear Allah - TAQWATAQWA):”):”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 183))


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“[Fasting for] a limited number of days.

So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] -

then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And

upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a

ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day].

And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to

fast is best for you, if you only knew.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)


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““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer

hardship; hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days

requiredrequired], and ], and that you extol Allah for His having guided you arightthat you extol Allah for His having guided you aright, and , and

that that you render your thanksyou render your thanks [unto Him] – [unto Him] – TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR)TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR).”.”



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Allah’s command for Muslims, FASTING here as a form of training in

self restrain and therefore something go against man’s desire and

therefore is disliked. Yet Allah SWT assures Muslims that it would be

made easy for them.

““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer

hardship; hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days

requiredrequired]”. ]”. Muslims who have fasted can attest to the truth of this. Muslims who have fasted can attest to the truth of this.

Ramadhan indeed is special.Ramadhan indeed is special.

The desired outcome would be :The desired outcome would be :

1)1) attainment of ‘gratefulness’ (attainment of ‘gratefulness’ (SHAKURSHAKUR))

2)2) The celebration of The celebration of EID-UL-FITREID-UL-FITR

NOW TO CONTINUE

SHAKURSHAKUR



““Blessed is He (Allah) in whose hand is dominion, and He Blessed is He (Allah) in whose hand is dominion, and He

is over all things competent - [He - Allah] who created is over all things competent - [He - Allah] who created

death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in

deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving –”deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving –”

((Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 2Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 2))Extracted from BASIC FARDHU ’AIN COURSE

““Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, Has there not been over Man a long period of Time,

when he was nothing--(not even) mentioned?― when he was nothing--(not even) mentioned?―

Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled

sperm, in order to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), sperm, in order to try him: so We gave him (the gifts),

of Hearing and Sight. of Hearing and Sight.

We showed him the Way: whether he be (We showed him the Way: whether he be (SHAKURSHAKUR) )

grateful or (grateful or (KAFURKAFUR) ungrateful (rests on his will).” ) ungrateful (rests on his will).”

((Qur’an: al-Insan (Dahri): 76: 2-3Qur’an: al-Insan (Dahri): 76: 2-3))


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MANY DO NOT REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING MANY DO NOT REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING TESTED TESTED WITH MANY GOOD FAVOURS IN LIFE WITH MANY GOOD FAVOURS IN LIFE – FOR ALL THESE – FOR ALL THESE (GOOD THINGS) COMES FROM THE WILL OF ALLAH. (GOOD THINGS) COMES FROM THE WILL OF ALLAH. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IS, SO THAT THEY SHOULD WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IS, SO THAT THEY SHOULD BE GRATEFUL ( BE GRATEFUL ( SHAKURSHAKUR - - ))


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MANY DO NOT REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING MANY DO NOT REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING TESTED TESTED WITH MANY GOOD FAVOURS IN LIFE WITH MANY GOOD FAVOURS IN LIFE – FOR ALL THESE – FOR ALL THESE (GOOD THINGS) COMES FROM THE WILL OF ALLAH. (GOOD THINGS) COMES FROM THE WILL OF ALLAH. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IS, SO THAT THEY SHOULD WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IS, SO THAT THEY SHOULD BE GRATEFUL ( BE GRATEFUL ( SHAKURSHAKUR - - ))

““And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly):

""If ye are gratefulIf ye are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; , I will add more (favours) unto you; but if but if

ye show ingratitudeye show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed." , truly My punishment is terrible indeed."

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


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EVEN WHEN FACING EVEN WHEN FACING ADVERSITYADVERSITY AND AND CALAMITYCALAMITY,,THE TEST IS WHETHER WE HAVE PATIENCE THE TEST IS WHETHER WE HAVE PATIENCE

FOREBEARANCE – AS WELL AS - WHETHER WE CAN FOREBEARANCE – AS WELL AS - WHETHER WE CAN REMAIN CONTENTED AND FAITHFUL TO EVERY REMAIN CONTENTED AND FAITHFUL TO EVERY

ALLAH’S DECREE UPON US ON THIS EARTHALLAH’S DECREE UPON US ON THIS EARTH


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

what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have

fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them

are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed

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

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

EVEN WHEN FACING EVEN WHEN FACING ADVERSITYADVERSITY AND AND CALAMITYCALAMITY,,THE TEST IS WHETHER WE HAVE PATIENCE THE TEST IS WHETHER WE HAVE PATIENCE

FOREBEARANCE – AS WELL AS - WHETHER WE CAN FOREBEARANCE – AS WELL AS - WHETHER WE CAN REMAIN CONTENTED AND FAITHFUL TO EVERY REMAIN CONTENTED AND FAITHFUL TO EVERY

ALLAH’S DECREE UPON US ON THIS EARTHALLAH’S DECREE UPON US ON THIS EARTH


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WHETHER:WHETHER:

““SHUKURSHUKUR ” OR “” OR “KUFURKUFUR ””

GRATEFUL OR UNGRATEFULGRATEFUL OR UNGRATEFUL

REMEMBER WELL THE CRITERIA …REMEMBER WELL THE CRITERIA …


The key to The key to

succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well

as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving

further increase of further increase of

bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.

yet how does one become yet how does one become

grateful? What are the grateful? What are the

important criteria?important criteria?

1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of

the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is

God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.

2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,

do not take any of these favours do not take any of these favours

for granted.for granted.

3.3. Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in

accordance to what may please accordance to what may please

the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the

gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath

to befall us.to befall us.

CRITERIACRITERIA

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Allah is the source of every bestowals and favours . He , high and

exalted , is “As-Swomad “ - “the Eternal Absolute unto

Whom every creations depend on, whereas He alone, depends on

no one.”. Allah is the only God (Divine) without any partner nor

associates.

Thus, to acknowledge Allah’s Absolute Oneness (TAUHEED) is the

first requirement for SHAKUR (Gratefulness). And to admit others

as being the Divine (SHIRK) Is the ultimate ungratefulness; the

greatest injustice (ZULM).


““And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to

his son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do his son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do

not associate [anything] with Allah (not associate [anything] with Allah (SHIRKSHIRK). Indeed, ). Indeed,

association [with him] is great injustice.“association [with him] is great injustice.“

((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13)All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)

After acknowledging Allah , the way to be grateful is to express

praises of Him as the Giver of these favours upon us. Yet

whatever praise we utter based on our own limitations, it would

be deficient because we lack the true knowledge of Allah.

Thus we find that in the Opening Surah (AL-FATEHAH), after

teaching us to begin by invoking in Holy Names (BASMALAH), it

continues with the appropriate manner of extolling Praises of

Him (HAMDALAH) Who is the Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher of the

worlds.


And when we reflect that Muslims recite this Surah, minimum

seventeen times daily, it means that to become grateful towards

Allah should be placed as one of the highest virtue to be inculcated.

In the noble disposition (AKHLAQ AL-KAREEMA) of our Prophet

s.a.a.w. we learnt that the ultimate reason for his untiring striving

in devotion towards Allah when all his sins, even future sins has

been forgiven, yet he responded by saying (au kama qal ):


““... that I may become the most grateful slave (of Allah)”... that I may become the most grateful slave (of Allah)”


And when we reflect that Muslims recite this Surah, minimum

seventeen times daily, it means that to become grateful towards

Allah should be placed as one of the highest virtue to be inculcated.

In the noble disposition (AKHLAQ AL-KAREEMA) of our Prophet

s.a.a.w. we learnt that the ultimate reason for his untiring striving

in devotion towards Allah when all his sins, even future sins has

been forgiven, yet he responded by saying (au kama qal ):

Acknowledging with appreciation requires us to speak about it.

Therefore make mention of these significant favours to others.

Human beings need to communicate and express elation regarding

whatever goodness we encounter. This is natural, yet Allah expects

this from his servants to express gratefulness to Him. Thus :

““But the bounty (favours) of the Lord - rehearse But the bounty (favours) of the Lord - rehearse

and proclaim!”and proclaim!”

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Appreciating the gifts, bestowals or favours, indeed can be the

criteria (measure) as to whether one is grateful, or just being

nonchalant (unappreciative) and thus ungrateful. This therefore

requires knowledge and constant reflections of its significance.

Allah, the Most Gracious, has given us so abundant of bestowals,

many we are not even aware of that we tend to take for granted.

In fact Allah s.w.t. challenges us and reminds us regarding this, to

make us to ponder upon His infinite generosity bestowed upon us

all so abundantly.

“Count these favours if you can!”


““For, should you try to count Allah's blessings, you could For, should you try to count Allah's blessings, you could

never compute them! Behold, Allah is indeed much-never compute them! Behold, Allah is indeed much-

forgiving, a dispenser of grace;”forgiving, a dispenser of grace;”

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 18Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 18))


And in the Qur’an Allah constantly reminds us to constantly

remember and considers many of these favours and blessings.

Instead, we humans, like to complain of things that we want but has

not yet been given – whereas much has already been accorded to us.

Such rudeness, thankless arrogance. Who do we think we are?

Therefore we have to work on and strive “to like what we have,

before trying have what we like.”


And in utilizing the gifts or bestowals, certainly there are expectations

of the Giver attached to all the gifts.

In Islam, our tests are also in this regard to the favours granted to us.

No doubt, we have the freedom on how to utilize them, yet it can

either be that we are “using” them or “abusing” them.

Thus Allah s.w.t. provided us the knowledge and rules as guidance.

Compliance to them is “submission and obedience (TA-’AH)”.

And “sincere(IKHLAS) “ in TA’AH is to “be truly grateful ” to Allah.


“ “Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted

thee, [the good of] the life to come, without thee, [the good of] the life to come, without

forgetting, withal, thine own [rightful] share in this forgetting, withal, thine own [rightful] share in this

world; and do good [unto others] as Allah has done world; and do good [unto others] as Allah has done

good unto thee; and seek not to spread corruption on good unto thee; and seek not to spread corruption on

earth: for, verily, Allah does not love the spreaders of earth: for, verily, Allah does not love the spreaders of

corruption!” corruption!”

((Qur’an: Qasas: 28:77Qur’an: Qasas: 28:77))


Being grateful towards Allah requires the ADAB in acknowledging

or showing gratitude also towards those through whom Allah’s

favour was granted upon us. This is as mentioned:

““He is not grateful to Allah those who is not able He is not grateful to Allah those who is not able

to show gratefulness towards fellow man, “to show gratefulness towards fellow man, “

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


““And whoever brings to you goodness (And whoever brings to you goodness (MA’-RUFAMA’-RUFA), you are to ), you are to

return with equivalent (the favour). If you are unable, then pray return with equivalent (the favour). If you are unable, then pray

((DU’ADU’A) for him (earnestly and sincerely) until you are ) for him (earnestly and sincerely) until you are

satisfied (that with your satisfied (that with your DU’ADU’A) you have returned the equivalent.“) you have returned the equivalent.“

((Hadith reported by Bukhary)Hadith reported by Bukhary)))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)

“My Sustainer (Lord)! ! Inspire me so that I may forever be

grateful for those blessings of Thine with which Thou hast

graced me and my parents, and that I may do what is right [in

a manner] that will please Thee; and include me, by Thy grace,

among Thy righteous servants!” (Qur’an: Naml: 27: 19)


“ “O my Sustainer (Lord)! Inspire me so that I may forever O my Sustainer (Lord)! Inspire me so that I may forever

be grateful for those blessings of Thine with which be grateful for those blessings of Thine with which

Thou hast graced me and my parents, and that I may Thou hast graced me and my parents, and that I may

do what is right [in a manner] that will meet with Thy do what is right [in a manner] that will meet with Thy

goodly acceptance; and grant me righteousness in my goodly acceptance; and grant me righteousness in my

offspring [as well]. Verily, unto Thee have I turned in offspring [as well]. Verily, unto Thee have I turned in

repentance: for, verily, I am of those who have repentance: for, verily, I am of those who have

surrendered themselves unto Thee!”” surrendered themselves unto Thee!””

((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 15Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 15))


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NOW TO CONTINUE

The rule of fasting begins with intention (The rule of fasting begins with intention (NiyyatNiyyat), to be ), to be

formulated on the night before the fast, in a language which formulated on the night before the fast, in a language which

one understands.one understands.

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RE-VISIT BASIC

Basically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast to be Basically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast to be

observed and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must be for the sake of observed and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must be for the sake of

Allah s.w.t. as He commands). Allah s.w.t. as He commands).

Thus, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is as:Thus, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is as:

“ “I resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) obligatory I resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) obligatory

Fasting of Ramadhan this year, Fasting of Ramadhan this year,

because of (or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”because of (or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”


RE-VISIT BASIC

It is recommended (It is recommended (sunatsunat or or mandubmandub) for Muslims to have a meal ) for Muslims to have a meal

before dawn called “before dawn called “SAHURSAHUR”.”.

The Fast begins from Dawn (The Fast begins from Dawn (Fajr/SubuhFajr/Subuh) until sunset () until sunset (MaghribMaghrib). ).

During this period, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking, During this period, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking,

smoking, sex, or any other acts which can nullify the Fast.smoking, sex, or any other acts which can nullify the Fast.


RE-VISIT BASIC

Has the significant meaning of :

“ abstaining ; abstinent ; he refrains from ;

abstention ; fasting ; “

SA-WA-MASA-WA-MA


RE-VISIT BASIC


RE-VISIT BASIC

Wilfully introducing any object or substance into any openings Wilfully introducing any object or substance into any openings

of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, using of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, using

suppository, etc.suppository, etc.

Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomiting, however, does Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomiting, however, does

not nullify the fast.not nullify the fast.

Emitting semen intentionally.Emitting semen intentionally.


RE-VISIT BASIC

Engaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the day). This not Engaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the day). This not

only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach has to only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach has to

expiate it with a penalty called “expiate it with a penalty called “KaffarahKaffarah”- either :”- either :

[1] free a slave; or [1] free a slave; or

[2] fasting 2 months consecutively; or [2] fasting 2 months consecutively; or

[3] feed 60 indigent (poor & needy) people.[3] feed 60 indigent (poor & needy) people.


RE-VISIT BASIC

Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or ‘lochia’ Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or ‘lochia’

post-natal bleeding (childbirth).post-natal bleeding (childbirth).

Becoming insane.Becoming insane.

Losing consciousness throughout the day.Losing consciousness throughout the day.

Become sick i.e. illness where one is advised by physician, to Become sick i.e. illness where one is advised by physician, to

avoid possible harm if fasting is to continueavoid possible harm if fasting is to continue..


RE-VISIT BASIC

Commit apostasy (Commit apostasy (MURTADMURTAD) and then re-enter Islam.) and then re-enter Islam.

NOTE: NOTE:

For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other

months – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactating months – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactating

etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternative etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternative

((FID-YAHFID-YAH). ).


RE-VISIT BASIC

NOTE:NOTE:

Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to have Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to have

fasted (fasted (UMUMUMUM), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting – ), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting –

either:either:

[1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to Allah [1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to Allah

((AL-MUQORROBEENAL-MUQORROBEEN) – “most specific” Fast () – “most specific” Fast (KHKHUSUS-AL-USUS-AL-KHKHUSUSUSUS))

or, if not then:or, if not then:


RE-VISIT BASIC

NOTE:NOTE:

Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to

have fasted (have fasted (umumumum), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of ), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of

Fasting – either:Fasting – either:

[2] The “specific” Fast ([2] The “specific” Fast (KHKHUSUSUSUS) – i.e. to ensure while fasting, ) – i.e. to ensure while fasting,

every organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everything every organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everything

which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden (which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden (HARAMHARAM).).


RE-VISIT BASIC

And regarding deeds or any act of devotion, he said:

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

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

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

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

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

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

migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits or for the sake of

marrying a woman, then his migration is for that which

he has intended.”

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


Standard of righteousness or of one doing good deeds in Islam

is absolute in that, it “must be done as an act of worship, i.e. of

serving Allah s.w.t.”

Thus, apart from ensuring the act to be correct according to the

teaching of His prophet, Allah requires that it must be done

with sincerity:

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“And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship

Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being True (in faith);”

(Qur’an: Bayyinah: 98: 5)

Standard of righteousness or one doing good deeds in Islam is

absolute in that, it “must be done as an act of worship, i.e. of

serving Allah s.w.t.”

Thus, apart from ensuring the act to be correct according to the

teaching of His prophet, Allah requires that it must be done

with sincerity:


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“Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve (worship) Allah

with sincere devotion; And I am commanded to be the

first of those who bow to Allah in Islam."

(Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 11-12)


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“Verily, Allah does not look at your outward form

(appearance) nor at your wealth, but He, verily will

look into (what is in) our hearts and deeds.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim)

PROPHET MUHAMMAD PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. . SAID:SAID:


As the fasting is indeed an act of devotion or worship for seeking nearness

in obedience to Allah SWT, making intention for it is essential (RUKUN).

It teaches Muslims to be conscious and be fully aware with knowledge of It teaches Muslims to be conscious and be fully aware with knowledge of

what he is about to do, and making his/her resolve to observe it with what he is about to do, and making his/her resolve to observe it with

utmost sincerity for Allah’s sake. This entails belief and reliance upon Allah utmost sincerity for Allah’s sake. This entails belief and reliance upon Allah

SWT. And since fasting is not so much about doing a deed but rather SWT. And since fasting is not so much about doing a deed but rather

abstaining from something – which ordinarily is called dieting – what abstaining from something – which ordinarily is called dieting – what

differentiate our Fasting from other forms of dieting is in the motive and differentiate our Fasting from other forms of dieting is in the motive and

intention.intention.

Principle : that with intention, what may seem ordinary may become Principle : that with intention, what may seem ordinary may become

elevated as an act of worship in Islam.elevated as an act of worship in Islam.



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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailExtracts from module:

You must, O my brother, improve the soundness and sincerity of

your intentions, examine them, and reflect well before embarking

on your actions. For intentions are the bases of deeds; according to

them your deeds will either be good or ugly, sound or unsound.

The Prophet has said, may blessings and peace be upon

him: ‘Deeds are only according to intentions; each man has that

which he intended.’


TASAWWUR ISLAM

You must, therefore, utter no word, do no action, and decide no

matter without the intention of drawing nearer thereby to Allah

and seeking the reward He has assigned, through His beneficence

and grace, to intended act. And know that drawing nearer to Him

can only be done through the obligatory and supererogatory

devotions that He has indicated through His Messenger, may

blessings and peace be upon him.

A sincere intention may change the merely licit into the

devotional, for means are judged according to their ends. For

example, one may eat to get the strength to perform devotions, or

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TASAWWUR ISLAM

It is a condition of the sincere intention that behaviour does not

belie it. For instance, a man who seeks knowledge claiming that his

intention is to practice and teach it will be proved insincere in his

intention if, when he becomes able to, he does not do so.

Or a man who pursues the world and claims that he is doing so

only that he may be independent of other people and be able to

give charity to the needy and help his relatives will be proved

ineffectual in his intention should he not do so when able.


TASAWWUR ISLAM

Intentions do not affect sins, just as purification does not affect

that which is, by its very nature, impure. A man who goes along

with another who is slandering a Muslim, then pretends that he

only wanted to humour him, is himself a slanderer.

Anyone who refrains from the enjoining of good and the

forbidding of evil and pretends that he only did so to protect

himself against the culprit, is his partner in evil-doing. A malicious

intention attached to a good deed spoils it and renders it

malicious; likewise when one performs good deeds for the sake of

wealth and prestige.


TASAWWUR ISLAM

Strive, my brother, always to intend that your obedience be solely

for the sake of Allah, and that whatever licit things you may use

are only to help you to obey Him.

Know that many intentions can attach to a single act, and that

each of them will attract its full reward. An example of this is in

devotional activities is when someone reads the Qur’an intending

to commune with Allah (which thing he will indeed do) but also to

extract from it different kinds of knowledge, (for the Qur’an is the

very mine of knowledge), to profit those who listen or [just

happen to] hear, or any other good intention.


TASAWWUR ISLAM

And an example in licit matters is to eat with the intention of

obeying the command of your Lord in His saying (Exalted is He!):


TASAWWUR ISLAM

““O you who have believed, eat from the good things O you who have believed, eat from the good things

which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah

if it is [indeed] Him that you worship.”if it is [indeed] Him that you worship.”

((Quran: Baqarah: 2: 172Quran: Baqarah: 2: 172))

Intend by so doing to acquire strength for devotion, and to put

yourself in a situation where you must thank your Lord, for He

says (Transcendent is He!):

You can apply these two examples in an analogous fashion to all

other devotional and licit activities; and always do your best to

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TASAWWUR ISLAM

"Eat from the provisions of your Lord and be grateful to Him.

A good land [have you], and a forgiving Lord.”

(Qur’an: TaHa: 34: 15)

The word ‘intention’ can have one of two meaning. The first is the

aim which made you decide, do, or say something. Taken in this

sense the intention is usually better than the act when the act is

good, and worse when the act is evil. He has said, may blessings

and peace be upon him: ‘The intention of a believer is better than

his action;’ notice how he specifically mentioned the believer. The

second is your decision and determination to act. Taken in this

sense it is not better than the act. A man, when he decided to do

something, can only be in one of three situations.

[1] He decides and acts.

[I2] He decides but fails to act while able to.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

TASAWWUR ISLAM

The way to evaluate these two situations can be clearly found in

that which Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, has

transmitted to the effect that the Messenger of Allah, may

blessings and peace be upon him, said:

‘Allah has written good and evil deeds, then rendered them clear;

anyone who intend a good deed but does not perform it, Allah

records it as one good deed, whereas should he intend and then

perform it, Allah records it as ten good deeds, up to seven hundred

fold, and to yet more multiplications ….


TASAWWUR ISLAM

The way to evaluate these two situations can be clearly found in

that which Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, has

transmitted to the effect that the Messenger of Allah, may

blessings and peace be upon him, said:

‘…. If he intends an evil deed and does not do it, Allah records it as one

full good deed; if he intends and then does it, Allah records it as

one evil deed.’

[3] He determines upon something which he is for the time being

unable to do so and says: ‘Were I able, I would do [such-and-such a

thing].’ He receives the same as the one who acts, whether this be

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TASAWWUR ISLAM

The evidence for this is the Prophet’s saying, may blessings and

peace be upon him:


TASAWWUR ISLAM

‘People are of four kinds: a man to whom Allah has given

knowledge and wealth, and who uses his knowledge to manage

his wealth; another who says: “Were Allah to give me just as He

has given so-and-so I would act like him,”–their rewards are

equal. And a man to whom Allah has given wealth but no

knowledge, who mishandles his wealth through ignorance; while

another says: “Were Allah to give me as He has given so-and-so I

would act like him”–their burdens of sin are equal.’

‘The likeness of this nation is that of four people: A man to whom Allah gives

wealth and knowledge, so he acts according to his knowledge with regard to

his wealth, spending it as it should be spent; a man to whom Allah gives

knowledge, but he does not give him wealth, so he says: “If I had been given

(wealth) like this one, I would have done what (the first man) did.” The

Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: ‘They will be equal in reward. And a man

to whom Allah gives wealth but does not give knowledge, so he squanders

his wealth and spends it in inappropriate ways; and a man to whom Allah

gives neither knowledge nor wealth, and he says: “If I had (wealth) like this

one, I would do what (the third man) did.” The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص

said: ‘They are equal in their burden (of sin).’”

(Hadith reported by Ibn Majah)



It is highly recommended for Muslims to take SAHUR as It is highly recommended for Muslims to take SAHUR as

preparation for the fasting. Regarding which the Prophet preparation for the fasting. Regarding which the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said:said:

“Eat the suhur (pre-dawn meal), for there are blessings in this meal.”

(Hadith agreed upon bu Bukhary and Muslim)

TO BE CONTINUED – INSHA ALLAH

"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our

progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our

places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy); places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy);

for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.” for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.”



"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;

Help us against those that reject faith." Help us against those that reject faith."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250) )


“ “Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after

You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy

Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts

(bestowals).” (bestowals).”

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))


“(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad,

salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family,

in accordance with what he deserves

(in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”


And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader

Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .

And all the Praises is for Allah, And all the Praises is for Allah,

Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.


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