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

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ

“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”

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)”

““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘STUDY OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ

””Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults

conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailLESSON # 8 a – LESSON # 8 a –

“AL-QUR’AN AND NIGHT DEVOTIONS”

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 –

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –

” “ ” “ Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for

anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who

engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21) )

” ”And thou (O Muhammad, standest) on an And thou (O Muhammad, standest) on an

exalted standard of character (disposition).” exalted standard of character (disposition).”

((Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68: Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68: 4) 4)

(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s

s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaq) she replied: s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaq) she replied:

““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.

((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)

As students who have understood that development of a noble As students who have understood that development of a noble

disposition (disposition (ahklaaqul-Karimahahklaaqul-Karimah) requires effort at self purification, we ) requires effort at self purification, we

are to seek Guidance from the Qur’an and to emulate the Path taken are to seek Guidance from the Qur’an and to emulate the Path taken

by the Prophet s.a.w. And the “by the Prophet s.a.w. And the “Salafusw-swolihSalafusw-swolih” (the early righteous ” (the early righteous

pioneer). pioneer).

They were the ones whom Allah referred to as “They were the ones whom Allah referred to as “Khayra-UmmahKhayra-Ummah” ”

the best of people whom our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w . trained and the best of people whom our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w . trained and

developed. developed.

We always ask Allah s.w.t. to show us the path of those whom He We always ask Allah s.w.t. to show us the path of those whom He

has showered Blessings and favours, when we recite the has showered Blessings and favours, when we recite the FatihaFatiha in our in our

prayers. prayers.

This respond to this supplication is already in the Holy Qur’an. This respond to this supplication is already in the Holy Qur’an.

What is left for us to do is to strive to follow them.What is left for us to do is to strive to follow them.

““BE CONSTANT in [thy] prayer from the time when the BE CONSTANT in [thy] prayer from the time when the

sun has passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and sun has passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and

[be ever mindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold, [be ever mindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold,

the recitation [of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed the recitation [of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed

[by all that is holy].”[by all that is holy].”

((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 78Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 78))

“And rise from thy sleep and pray during part of the

night [as well], as a free offering from thee, and thy

Sustainer may well raise thee to a glorious station [in

the life to come].”

(Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 79)

““And say [in thy prayer]: "O my Sustainer! Cause me to enter [upon And say [in thy prayer]: "O my Sustainer! Cause me to enter [upon

whatever I may do] in a manner true and sincere, and cause me to whatever I may do] in a manner true and sincere, and cause me to

leave [it] in a manner true and sincere, and grant me, out of Thy leave [it] in a manner true and sincere, and grant me, out of Thy

grace, sustaining strength!”grace, sustaining strength!”

((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80))

““THUS, step by step, We bestow from on high through this THUS, step by step, We bestow from on high through this

Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit] and is a Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit] and is a

grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us], the while it grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us], the while it

only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [it often happens that] only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [it often happens that]

when We bestow Our blessings upon man, he turns away when We bestow Our blessings upon man, he turns away

and arrogantly keeps aloof [from any thought of Us]; and and arrogantly keeps aloof [from any thought of Us]; and

when evil fortune touches him, he abandons all hope.”when evil fortune touches him, he abandons all hope.”

((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83))

““Whenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) withWhenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) with

His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”

((Hadith reported by Dailamy and BaihaqyHadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy))

““Whoever recites one letter from the Book of Allah (al-Qur’an)Whoever recites one letter from the Book of Allah (al-Qur’an)

will be rewarded with one will be rewarded with one HasanahHasanah (merit), the merit then (merit), the merit then

would be multiplied by ten (would be multiplied by ten (HasanahHasanah)”)”

((Hadith reported by Dailamy and BaihaqyHadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy))

““Verily, by this Book (al-Qur’an) Allah elevates (the ranks of) a people Verily, by this Book (al-Qur’an) Allah elevates (the ranks of) a people

(honouring them) and (by it too He) lowers (the ranks of) others”(honouring them) and (by it too He) lowers (the ranks of) others”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))

““THIS, verily, is a reminder (THIS, verily, is a reminder (TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH): let him who wills, then ): let him who wills, then

set out on a way to his Sustainer (set out on a way to his Sustainer (SABIL ILA ROBBSABIL ILA ROBB)! )!

BEHOLD, [O Prophet,] thy Sustainer knows that thou keepest BEHOLD, [O Prophet,] thy Sustainer knows that thou keepest

awake [in prayer] nearly two-thirds of the night, or one-half of awake [in prayer] nearly two-thirds of the night, or one-half of

it, or a third of it, together with some of those who follow thee.” it, or a third of it, together with some of those who follow thee.”

((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 19-20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 19-20))

““And Allah who determines the measure of night And Allah who determines the measure of night

and day, is aware that you would never be able to and day, is aware that you would never be able to

do it (all): and therefore He turns towards you in do it (all): and therefore He turns towards you in

His grace (forgiveness).”His grace (forgiveness).”

((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20))

“Recite, then, as much of the Qur’an as you may do with

ease. He knows that in time there will be among you sick

people, and others who will go about the land in search of

Allah's bounty, and others who will fight in Allah’s cause.”

(Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20)

““Recite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with easeRecite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with ease, ,

and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity, and [thus] and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity, and [thus]

lend unto Allah a goodly loan: for whatever good deed you lend unto Allah a goodly loan: for whatever good deed you

may offer up in your own behalf, you shall truly find it with may offer up in your own behalf, you shall truly find it with

Allah - yea, better, and richer in reward. And [always] seek Allah - yea, better, and richer in reward. And [always] seek

Allah's forgiveness: behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a Allah's forgiveness: behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a

dispenser of grace!”dispenser of grace!”

((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20))

““O MANKIND! There has now come unto you an admonition O MANKIND! There has now come unto you an admonition

((MAU-’IZAHMAU-’IZAH) from your Sustainer, and a () from your Sustainer, and a (SHIFA’SHIFA’) cure for all ) cure for all

[the ill] that may be in men's hearts, and ([the ill] that may be in men's hearts, and (HUDAHUDA) guidance ) guidance

and (and (RAHMAHRAHMAH) grace unto all who believe [in Him]. ) grace unto all who believe [in Him].

Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this, then, Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this, then,

let them rejoice: let them rejoice: it is better than all [the worldly wealth] that it is better than all [the worldly wealth] that

they may amass!they may amass!””

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 57-58Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 57-58))

““And unto thee [O Prophet] have We vouchsafed And unto thee [O Prophet] have We vouchsafed

this divine writ, setting forth the truth, this divine writ, setting forth the truth, confirming confirming

the truth of whatever there still remains of earlier the truth of whatever there still remains of earlier

revelations and determining what is true thereinrevelations and determining what is true therein.”.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))

““Judge, then, between the followers of earlier revelation in Judge, then, between the followers of earlier revelation in

accordance with what Allah has bestowed from on high, accordance with what Allah has bestowed from on high,

and and do not follow their errant viewsdo not follow their errant views, forsaking the truth , forsaking the truth

that has come unto thee. Unto every one of you have We that has come unto thee. Unto every one of you have We

appointed a [different] law and way of life.”appointed a [different] law and way of life.”

““And if Allah had so willed, He could surely have made you all one single And if Allah had so willed, He could surely have made you all one single

community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by means of community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by means of

what He has vouchsafed unto, you. what He has vouchsafed unto, you. Vie, then, with one another in doing Vie, then, with one another in doing

good works! good works! Unto Allah you all must return; and then He will make you Unto Allah you all must return; and then He will make you

truly understand all that on which you were wont to differ.”truly understand all that on which you were wont to differ.”

The Qur’an is one of the most precious gifts from Allah to us and The Qur’an is one of the most precious gifts from Allah to us and

is easily available. Yet, its true benefits evades us. The attitude of is easily available. Yet, its true benefits evades us. The attitude of

““gratefulnessgratefulness ” mentioned in earlier lessons must be developed and ” mentioned in earlier lessons must be developed and

applied by us regarding the Qur’an. applied by us regarding the Qur’an.

If we realise that our spiritual health is in need of healing, then If we realise that our spiritual health is in need of healing, then

look not elsewhere, but reflect upon and heed the message in the look not elsewhere, but reflect upon and heed the message in the

Qur’an.Qur’an.

““Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an. In a Register well-protected; Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an. In a Register well-protected;

None touch it except the purified. [It is] a revelation from the None touch it except the purified. [It is] a revelation from the

Lord of the worlds.”Lord of the worlds.”

((Qur’an: Waqi-’ah: 56: 77-80Qur’an: Waqi-’ah: 56: 77-80))

This Qur’an being “ Kitaa-bullah ” (the book of Allah), must be

approached unlike any other book.

It is sad that we Muslims sometimes do not even know that there

are ADAB concerning how we are to approach the Qur’an. Thus the lack

of these adab only obstruct us from its benefits.

We are to be aware of the value of the Qur’an.

Condition of the recite:

purity, politeness and quietness, facing the Qiblah

Amount to be recited – not forgetting to ensure understanding

what is being recited. Although you may not know Arabic, today

there are translations available (admittedly translation may not be

perfect, yet it can give some understanding of the meaning of the

Qur’an).

Recite it in slow and distinct manner (tartil) - middle tone-

Tajwid, makhraj, qalqalah, etc - beautify it melodiously.

To weep while reading the Quran

Fulfil the right (Haqq) of the verses recited :

eg. Saida (prostration), du’a (supplication), ta’awuz (seeking

protection of Allah), appropriate responses, etc..

““So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in Allah So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in Allah

from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].”from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].”

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 98Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 98))

““Indeed, there is for him no authority over (Indeed, there is for him no authority over (MU’-MINEENMU’-MINEEN) )

those who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting those who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting

their trust in their Lord (their trust in their Lord (MUTAWAK-KILEENMUTAWAK-KILEEN). ).

His (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an His (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an

ally and those who through him associate others with Allah ally and those who through him associate others with Allah

((MUSH-RIKEENMUSH-RIKEEN).”).”

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 99-100Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 99-100))

Begin with:

“ “ A-’uu-A-’uu-dzdzu - bil-laa - his – sa-mii- ’il – ‘aleem, u - bil-laa - his – sa-mii- ’il – ‘aleem,

mi-nash – shay - mi-nash – shay - twtwaa – nir – ra - jeemaa – nir – ra - jeem

I seek refuge with Allah Who hears and knows all,

from the accursed Satan.

Ending with:

“ “ swswa – da – qal - laah – hul - ’a-a – da – qal - laah – hul - ’a-zzeem”eem”

Allah the Most Esteemed has spoken the TruthAllah the Most Esteemed has spoken the Truth

ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N

WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –

WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH

““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and

make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,

and a Mercy. O Allah! “and a Mercy. O Allah! “

ALLAA-HUM-MA – ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA

NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE

MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU

““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those

(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,” (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”

WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU

AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW

TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR

““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night

and different parts of the day,” and different parts of the day,”

WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN

YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N

“And make it as argument point in my favour,

O Lord of all the worlds.”

“The best amongst you is one who learns the Qur’an

and who teaches it”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

“Those who are proficient in reciting the Qur’an will be

amongst the ranks noble of angels in servitude;

And as for those still struggling (to learn) with difficulty reciting

will receive double (the reward).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim)

““Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an, or Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an, or

are there locks upon [their] hearts?”are there locks upon [their] hearts?”

((Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 24Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 24))

Some merely regard the mere verbalising from the Qur’an as

enough but does not go further into making efforts to understanding

the message and implementing it. Allah admonishes us:

“Whosoever speaks (elaborates) upon the Qur’an

without knowledge, let him prepare to be placed in Hell”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

“Whosoever speaks (interprets) from the book of Allah

relying only upon his thoughts (own personal opinion),

and even if (the interpretation is) correct,

he has committed a wrong”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad)

““Indeed, those who reverted back [to disbelief] after Indeed, those who reverted back [to disbelief] after

guidance had become clear to them - Satan enticed them guidance had become clear to them - Satan enticed them

and prolonged hope for them.”and prolonged hope for them.”

““That is because they said to those who disliked what That is because they said to those who disliked what

Allah sent down, "We will obey you in part of the Allah sent down, "We will obey you in part of the

matter." And Allah knows what they conceal.”matter." And Allah knows what they conceal.”

““Then how [will it be] when the angels take them in death, striking

their faces and their backs? That is because they followed what

angered Allah and disliked [what earns] His pleasure, so He

rendered worthless their deeds.””

““Or do those in whose hearts is disease think that Allah would never

expose their [feelings of] hatred?””

“So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that

you may receive mercy.”

(Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 204)

““And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear, And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear,

without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and the evenings. without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and the evenings.

And do not be among the heedless.”And do not be among the heedless.”

((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205))

““Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not prevented by Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not prevented by

arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to Him arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to Him

they prostrate.”they prostrate.”

((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205))

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