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

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

Sharing perspectives for Muslim activists Sharing perspectives for Muslim activists : This : This

was first shared in with was first shared in with NTUMS (Nanyang

Technological University Muslim Society)

for their ISLAMIC AWARENESS PROGRAM

(28 July 2011).

Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor ”Muslim Activists in Darul Arqam Singapore

Saturday , 22 March 2014 – @ 3.30pmvenue: Galaxy , Changi Road

Geylang Serai Singapura

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

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014)

“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)






““And there are those who put up a mosque by way of And there are those who put up a mosque by way of

mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in

preparation for one who warred against Allah and His preparation for one who warred against Allah and His

Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their

intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that

they are certainly liars.”they are certainly liars.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107))





“Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose

foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more

worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are

men who love to be purified; and Allah loveth those who

make themselves pure.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)





““Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on piety Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on piety

to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth his to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth his

foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to crumble to foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to crumble to

pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, into the fire pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, into the fire

of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do wrong.”of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do wrong.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109))


SUB-HAA-NALLAAHSUB-HAA-NALLAAH! To understand this parable, which actually was ! To understand this parable, which actually was

based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's

life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the

revelation of these verses (revelation of these verses (asbaa-b al-nuzulasbaa-b al-nuzul):):

When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in QubaQuba

(outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which (outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which

he referred to as the "he referred to as the "Masjid of TaqwaMasjid of Taqwa" upon which was associated the " upon which was associated the

building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and Da'wahDa'wah . .


Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Munaafiquun Munaafiquun

(Hypocrites) from (Hypocrites) from Bani GhanamBani Ghanam, knew the importance of mosque as the , knew the importance of mosque as the

sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be

similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league

with one with one Abu 'AmeerAbu 'Ameer, a notorious enemy who fought against the , a notorious enemy who fought against the

Prophet s.a.w. in Prophet s.a.w. in UhudUhud and and HunainHunain, and was then based in Syria., and was then based in Syria.

They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the

hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam

and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w. and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w.


Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims

of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as

""Masjid Dhiraara wa KufraMasjid Dhiraara wa Kufra" (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity) " (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity)

was then destroyed.was then destroyed.

WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?


To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting

strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be

naive and foolish. naive and foolish.

Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also

encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites

today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam, today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam,

although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of Masjid Dhiraara Masjid Dhiraara

(or institutions akin to (or institutions akin to Masjid DhiraaraMasjid Dhiraara) too can never be denied nor ) too can never be denied nor

discounted. discounted.


In fact, as there are more In fact, as there are more munaafiquunmunaafiquun today if compared to the time of today if compared to the time of

the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle, the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle,

sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary

Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.


failure to distinguish the true from the false by using the criteria

and principles in Revelation and Prophetic Wisdom (Al-Qur'an was-

Sunnah);

compounded by their obsession in borrowing un-Islamic standards

from known enemies of Islam;

naiveté lack of hadzar (holding to precautions) in many Muslims;

easy astonishment to things foreign and disliking own traditions;

attraction to forms & systems which they favour more than

principles and truth of Islam (such that they even dare to

compromise these, just to be accepted as being 'progressive &

modern');


loss of Adab and inability to know the true from the bogus

amongst leaders and scholars;

inherent ignorance of the general masses amongst Muslims, which

compounded the disunity and in-fighting amongst the various

Muslim groups;

some of which seemingly seen as promoting Islam but in reality

preferring worldly gains and self-promotion in the world-stage (using:

political, economical, social or other jargons as their concern and

consideration rather than continuing the mission of the Prophet in

spreading Islam to all);


love of this world and fear of others rather than being sincere

upon the Deen, as Allah s.w.t. clarified:

“... to be sincere upon this Deen (to the extent)

even though unbelievers do not like it"


These factors, couple with other external factors - of forces

inimical towards Islam with their own strategies to weaken and

undermine Muslims; their lending support and assistance to these

munaafiquun, instigating intra-conflict amongst Muslims - makes

the situation to be even worse.

In this state of affairs of the Muslims, institutions like 'masjid

dhiraara' could easily be started, planted, or even through

infiltration by infusing their personnel into existing Islamic

institutions.


DISPELLING A MISCONCEPTIONDISPELLING A MISCONCEPTION


Let us consider the word “Let us consider the word “volunteerismvolunteerism”. ”.

My understanding of this term derived from “My understanding of this term derived from “volunteer volunteer “ – the Latin “ – the Latin

root “root “voluvolu” meaning “” meaning “I want toI want to” or “” or “am willingam willing””

Thus “Thus “volunteerismvolunteerism” refers to :” refers to :

““works that are undertaken by some one without expecting reward, works that are undertaken by some one without expecting reward,

salary nor remunerations (as the primary concern), but out of some salary nor remunerations (as the primary concern), but out of some

altruistic concern or other personal considerationsaltruistic concern or other personal considerations”. ”.

reference Webster.reference Webster.


‘‘IBAADAHIBAADAH::

From From ‘AB D ‘AB D ““slave / servantslave / servant” thus act of servitude; unreserved ” thus act of servitude; unreserved

submission to the acknowledged master/owner; etc.submission to the acknowledged master/owner; etc.

““I have not created the jinn and humankind except that they might I have not created the jinn and humankind except that they might

serve (worship) Me.”serve (worship) Me.”

((Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56))


NAAFILAHNAAFILAH::

From From NAFLNAFL “ “to do more than required by duty or obligationto do more than required by duty or obligation””

“And pray in the small watches of the morning: (it would be)

an additional prayer (or spiritual profit) for thee: soon will thy

Lord raise thee to a station of Praise and Glory! “

(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 79)


TATATTOWWA-’A OWWA-’A ::

From From TTAWA-’AAWA-’A “ “additionaladditional obedience; spontaneity in relation obedience; spontaneity in relation

to legally acceptable act; willingness to do more obedience; etc to legally acceptable act; willingness to do more obedience; etc ””

“And whosoever does more (obedience from own volition)

it is better for him ! “

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)


KHIDMAHKHIDMAH: servitude; service,: servitude; service,

From KHADAM From KHADAM ““servant; attendantservant; attendant; etc”; etc”

“The leader of a people (nation) is he who serves them”


SOME REFLECTIONS AND COMMENTS ON RELEVANT MALAY TERMS SOME REFLECTIONS AND COMMENTS ON RELEVANT MALAY TERMS ::

“SUKARELA” :

From words “SUKA” (to like;) and “RELA” (be willing)

“BAKTI” and “BUDI”:

Perhaps from Sanskrit words – which may mean “to be of service or

doing good, righteous or noble action towards others”.

Still vague as originally was derive from metaphysic of Karma-Dharma

which is “self-centric” rather than Tauheedic.


TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2005*Diagram from Wikipedia28

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that Abraham Maslow (1908 –1970) proposed in his 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation”



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychology

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Maslow

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs.svg

Maslow’s observation of peoples’ tendencies towards being Maslow’s observation of peoples’ tendencies towards being

self-centred; whose instinct for survival, for self-preservation, self-centred; whose instinct for survival, for self-preservation,

not unlike the animal species - echoes the “not unlike the animal species - echoes the “DarwinianDarwinian” theory ” theory

of the “of the “Origin of Species by means of Natural SelectionOrigin of Species by means of Natural Selection” and ” and

the survival of the fittest. Whether or not Maslow subscribe to the survival of the fittest. Whether or not Maslow subscribe to

Darwinism, is irrelevant. Perhaps it is coincidental. Darwinism, is irrelevant. Perhaps it is coincidental.


Maslow does acknowledge the role of religion which somehow Maslow does acknowledge the role of religion which somehow

motivates man towards self-actualization which he actually motivates man towards self-actualization which he actually

admires, albeit as the exception. Yet, for him and many admires, albeit as the exception. Yet, for him and many

secular-humanists, behavioural psychologists etc. generally, secular-humanists, behavioural psychologists etc. generally,

they view man’s potential towards purely altruistic motivation they view man’s potential towards purely altruistic motivation

can be possible only after most of his basic needs & wants are can be possible only after most of his basic needs & wants are

addressed adequately. addressed adequately.


This equates human still to be on the same level as that of This equates human still to be on the same level as that of

animals, as though naturally, man is unable to resist his primal animals, as though naturally, man is unable to resist his primal

instincts and urges for survival. But are human not instincts and urges for survival. But are human not

distinguished for having free-will and capable of being moral? distinguished for having free-will and capable of being moral?

Surely being human must entail this difference.Surely being human must entail this difference.


• We, Muslims differ from this view that human is an specie We, Muslims differ from this view that human is an specie

evolved from the animal (as in “evolved from the animal (as in “DarwinianDarwinian”), because we ”), because we

believe that human is a unique and separate specie altogether, believe that human is a unique and separate specie altogether,

who already possess intellect, free-will and innate moral who already possess intellect, free-will and innate moral

conscience which differentiate us from beasts. A man who conscience which differentiate us from beasts. A man who

denies or by ignoring this in himself, and to merely follow his denies or by ignoring this in himself, and to merely follow his

desires is to stoop into becoming inhuman (to de-humanise).desires is to stoop into becoming inhuman (to de-humanise).


• Yet Maslow and other secular psychologists, may be partly

correct in their observation of human behaviour, perhaps

because those whom they have observed were generally the

immoral, the irreligious and selfish people of his time, even

those who claim to follow religion – because admittedly there

are such human-beings.


““Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire? Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire?

Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that

most of them hear or reason? They are not except like most of them hear or reason? They are not except like

livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way.”livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way.”

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43-44Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43-44))


• In applying his theory on motivation - following strictly his In applying his theory on motivation - following strictly his

hierarchy of needs pyramid – thus it may only be effective

regarding those who are still driven by their desires, ego, selfish

considerations.


• But, this hierarchy of needs theory is irrelevant regarding the

religiously inclined, or those who already subscribe to an altruistic

philosophy in life, the self-actualised – especially the Muslims,

because Islam’s approach to a human (Muslim) development

begins firstly with conscious affirmation or declaration towards

self-actualization (as a Witness - ).

• Islam’s teaching for human development in fact begins by “Self-

actualising” each and every Muslim. So, Maslow’s observations of

an ‘self-actualised’ person is indeed interesting for Muslims to

relate to.


‘Self-actualization’ — a concept Maslow attributed to Kurt Goldstein.

IN ENUMERATING TRAITS OF SELF-ACTUALIZED

PEOPLE, WE TEND TO AGREE WITH MASLOW,

FOR TO US, HE IS AS THOUGH IN FACT ALSO

DESCRIBING A MUSLIM ADHERING TO THE TRUE

TEACHINGS OF ISLAM.



SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’

GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”

Human perfection

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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““O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto

Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))



Esteem,Love / sense of belongingSafety,Physiological,


RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING SENSE OF BELONGING ((Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, SECURITY, ((Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS BASIC NEEDS ((Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))

Human perfection

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)

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ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER



Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,


RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))

Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER

““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs




RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))

Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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Thoroughly shedding every base, egoistic, animalistic, devilish, materialistic tendencies & desires, for higher angelic spiritual traits – termed ‘selfless Godliness’ - “RobbaaniyIn” modelled after Prophet Muhammad’s noble traits or disposition (Akhlaq).






Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”







Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”

"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)

for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)





Differentiating the General Differentiating the General from the Specific (technical) from the Specific (technical) terms used.terms used.


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DA’WAH – today, has been understood generally, to refer to every

initiatives to call people towards adhering to every teachings of

Islam, without any distinction with regards to the audience

concerned (al-mad-’uun).

Unfortunately in Singapore, every religious activity amongst Muslims

are termed as “Da’wah” activity as though Da’wah is only meant for

Muslims, whereas the original meaning refers to “calling every one

towards Islam” especially the non-Muslims.


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DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.

In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have

become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only

think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us. think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us.

Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.


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All our “All our “Islamic Da’wah resourcesIslamic Da’wah resources” (if any) are geared only towards the ” (if any) are geared only towards the

16% Muslims 16% Muslims of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along

neglected the neglected the 84% (non-Muslims).84% (non-Muslims).

Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Da’wahDa’wah” ”

towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic

method of method of Da’wahDa’wah ) as being confrontational – outdated! ) as being confrontational – outdated!



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Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in ““Interfaith Interfaith

DialogueDialogue” ” events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is

encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are

claiming this as their efforts in doing “claiming this as their efforts in doing “Da’wahDa’wah” (they called it “non-” (they called it “non-

confrontational type”). confrontational type”).

To ‘To ‘confront confront ’ does not necessarily mean that one must be “aggressive, ’ does not necessarily mean that one must be “aggressive,

intolerant, discourteous etc.”intolerant, discourteous etc.”



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The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it:The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it: “with wisdom and goodly

exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner”

So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or

efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and

racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved

nation.nation.



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The concern is our (Muslims’) honesty of claiming to be doing “The concern is our (Muslims’) honesty of claiming to be doing “Da’wahDa’wah” ”

when that effort, when judged by the criteria from when that effort, when judged by the criteria from Al-Qur’anAl-Qur’an and and As-As-

Sunnah Sunnah ,, it may not qualify as to be regarded as “ it may not qualify as to be regarded as “Da’wahDa’wah” in the true ” in the true

sense. Some dare to regard these criterion as archaic.sense. Some dare to regard these criterion as archaic.

They justify it by saying: They justify it by saying: “Those old methods are foolish and outdated, “Those old methods are foolish and outdated,

we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to

dislike us!”dislike us!”



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Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been

commanded by Allah to be sincere, even if this be hated:commanded by Allah to be sincere, even if this be hated:


“ “ ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only), ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only),

however much the disbelievers be averse –”however much the disbelievers be averse –”

(Qur’an: Ghofir: 40: 15)


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And those Muslims engaged in this And those Muslims engaged in this “Interfaith dialogue” “Interfaith dialogue” have to be have to be

honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing

so are – Is it for so are – Is it for Islamic Da’wah Islamic Da’wah or merely to comply with other or merely to comply with other

agendas? To be in the mainstream?agendas? To be in the mainstream?

Have they considered or have any regard for the Have they considered or have any regard for the “Usul ad-Da’wah” “Usul ad-Da’wah” and and

the the “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” ??

Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?



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Afraid to confront and yet claim to be doing “Da’wah” ?

They like to say: “Let’s accept that everybody is right and nobody is

wrong!!?” -

LAA-HAU-LA WA LAA-QUW-WA-TA IL-LA BIL-LAAH !



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And they should be reminded that this religion of al-Islam is also called

Ad-Deen-ul-Haqq (the religion of Truth):



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““He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and

the religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious the religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious

(triumph) over all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”(triumph) over all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”

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


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““It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the

Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough

is Allah for a Witness.”is Allah for a Witness.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))


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““Da-’inDa-’in” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – ” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – title indicating a title indicating a

high station in the hierarchy of ranks amongsthigh station in the hierarchy of ranks amongst ‘ulama’ ‘ulama’ of Islamof Islam. .

Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as

ambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others toambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others to al-Islamal-Islam. .

This title or appellation of a This title or appellation of a ““Du-’atDu-’at” [pl.] ” [pl.] - should not be - should not be

carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of

Da’wah.Da’wah.

As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :

“ “and as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leaveand as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave” ” , - the task , - the task

of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .


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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

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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display

cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”

towards others.

“ “In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and

grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to

themselves).” themselves).”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10))

WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET


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towards others.

““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say: When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say:

"Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones "Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones

who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.” who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12))



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towards others.


“When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:

"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are

the fools, but they do not know.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 13)


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towards others.


“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but

when they are alone with their evil ones * they say: "We are really

with you; we (were) only jesting.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 14)


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towards others.


““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in

their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro)their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro).” .”



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towards others.


““These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their

traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”



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towards others.


“ “And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book, And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book,

to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they

threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some

miserable gain! miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “and vile was the bargain they made! “

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towards others.


“ “Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent downThose who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, , and the and the

GuidanceGuidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the , after We have made it clear for the people in the

Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those

entitled to curse.” entitled to curse.”



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


Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He

sent among them an Messenger from among themselves, sent among them an Messenger from among themselves,

rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allahrehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them , sanctifying them

((to make the grow in purityto make the grow in purity), and ), and instructing (teaching) instructing (teaching)

them in the Scripture (Al-Qur’an) and the Wisdom (Al-them in the Scripture (Al-Qur’an) and the Wisdom (Al-

Hikmah), while, before that, they had been in manifest Hikmah), while, before that, they had been in manifest

error. error.

((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164))

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


““And And do not mix the truth with falsehood do not mix the truth with falsehood or or conceal the truth conceal the truth

while you know [it]. And establish prayer (while you know [it]. And establish prayer (SwOLAHSwOLAH) and give ) and give

ZAKAHZAKAH and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience.” and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 42-43Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 42-43))


““How is it that you enjoin others to follow the Right Way, How is it that you enjoin others to follow the Right Way, but but

forget it yourselvesforget it yourselves, though you read the Scriptures (, though you read the Scriptures (AL-KITABAL-KITAB)? )?

Have you no sense at all?Have you no sense at all?

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44))


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission


MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety


MAQOM AL-ISLAM

MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH

MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’

MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD

MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA


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