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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)”

UPDATED – UPDATED – 19 OCTOBER 2016 19 OCTOBER 2016

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

Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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LESSON # 8 b – (continuation)LESSON # 8 b – (continuation)

“BUILDING YOUR SUBMISSION TO ALLAH UPON FIVE ASPECTS”“ SHAHADAH - SELF-ACTUALIZE ”

“ TOHARAH – PURIFICATION ”

Batch #5 – August 2016

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON FROM PREVIOUS LESSON

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:

“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;

take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””

Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah

such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves

and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and

punishmentpunishment..””

TAQWATAQWA


In summary, In summary, TAQWATAQWA is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t. is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t.

with:with:

[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS

[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING

[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE

[4] AWE[4] AWE

[5] HOPE [5] HOPE

[6] SHAME[6] SHAMEAll Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a


““AND SOAND SO, set thy face steadfastly , set thy face steadfastly towards the [one ever-true] faith, towards the [one ever-true] faith,

turning away from all that is falseturning away from all that is false, in accordance with the natural , in accordance with the natural

disposition (disposition (FITRAHFITRAH) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] ) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] not to not to

allow any change to corrupt allow any change to corrupt what Allah has thus created what Allah has thus created this is the this is the

[purpose of the one] ever-true faith[purpose of the one] ever-true faith; but most people know it not.”; but most people know it not.”

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


““But unto him who shall have But unto him who shall have stood in fear of his Sustainer's stood in fear of his Sustainer's

Presence,Presence, and and held back held back his inner self (his inner self (NAFSNAFS) from base desires ) from base desires

((HAWAHAWA), paradise will truly be the goal!”), paradise will truly be the goal!”

((Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41))


““And so those who were And so those who were given knowledge given knowledge may may knowknow that it is that it is

the truth from your Lord and [therefore] the truth from your Lord and [therefore] believe believe in it, and their in it, and their

hearts (hearts (QULUBUHUMQULUBUHUM) ) humbly submit humbly submit to it. And indeed is Allah to it. And indeed is Allah

the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”

((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54))


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –



““O you who have attained to faith! O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the Respond to the

call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls

you unto that which will give you lifeyou unto that which will give you life; and know that ; and know that

Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of] Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of]

his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24))


““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “

((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)

““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim”to become truly a Muslim”




““The people will soon summon one another to attack you as The people will soon summon one another to attack you as

people when eating would invite others to share their dish. people when eating would invite others to share their dish.

Someone asked: Will that be because of our small numbers at that Someone asked: Will that be because of our small numbers at that

time? time?

He replied: No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be He replied: No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be

scum and rubbish like that carried down by a torrent, and Allah scum and rubbish like that carried down by a torrent, and Allah

will take fear of you from the breasts of your enemy and afflict will take fear of you from the breasts of your enemy and afflict AL-AL-

WAHNWAHN into your hearts. into your hearts.

Someone asked: What is Someone asked: What is WAHNWAHN , O Messenger of Allah , O Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ??

He replied: Love of the world and hateful of death.”He replied: Love of the world and hateful of death.”

((Hadith reported by Abu DawudHadith reported by Abu Dawud))




““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! What is amiss with What is amiss with

you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and

strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth? strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth?

Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of] Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of]

this this worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to

come? come? But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a

paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38))



““ALLURING unto man is the enjoyment of worldly ALLURING unto man is the enjoyment of worldly

desires desires through women, and children, and heaped-up through women, and children, and heaped-up

treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high mark, treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high mark,

and cattle, and lands. and cattle, and lands.

All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world - All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world - but the but the

most beauteous of all goals is with Allahmost beauteous of all goals is with Allah.”.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14))



““Say: "Shall I tell you of Say: "Shall I tell you of better things than those better things than those

[earthly joys]? [earthly joys]? For the God-conscious (For the God-conscious (MUTTAQIMUTTAQI) there ) there

are, with their Sustainer, gardens through which are, with their Sustainer, gardens through which

running waters flow, therein to abide, and spouses running waters flow, therein to abide, and spouses

pure, and Allah's goodly acceptance." pure, and Allah's goodly acceptance." And Allah sees And Allah sees

all that is in [the hearts of] His servantsall that is in [the hearts of] His servants.”.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 15Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 15))


“ “ When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person) When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person)

the worldly things which he loves, although he is upon the worldly things which he loves, although he is upon

disobedience (towards Allah), verily that is disobedience (towards Allah), verily that is ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ (which only (which only

cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).” cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).”

((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))



“Every soul is bound to taste death (MAWT) : but only on

the Day of Resurrection (YAUM-AL-QIYAA-MAH) will you

be requited in full [for whatever you have done] -

whereupon he that shall be drawn away from the fire

(AN-NAAR) and brought into paradise (AL-JANNAH) will

indeed have gained a triumph (FAAZ): for the life of this

world (HAYAA-TID-DUNYA) is nothing but an enjoyment

of self-delusion (GHURUR).”

(Qur’an: ‘Aali ‘Imran: 4: 185)



“O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that

will save you from a painful punishment? [It is that] you (TU’-

MINUU) believe in Allah and His Messenger and (TU-JAA-HIDUU)

strive in the cause of Allah (SABEELILLAAH) with your wealth

(AMWAA-LIKUM) and your lives (ANFUSIKUM). That is best for you,

if you should know. He will forgive for you your sins and admit you

to gardens beneath which rivers flow and pleasant dwellings in

gardens of perpetual residence. That is the great attainment

(FAUZUL-’AZEEM).”

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““Be not deceived Be not deceived by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers

throughout the land: throughout the land: [It is but] a small enjoyment[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final] ; then their [final]

refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197))


“On the other hand, for those who (are conscious and) fear their

Lord, are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath: therein are they to

dwell (for ever) a gift,― from the presence of Allah; and that which is

in the presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “

((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)

““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim – to become truly a Muslim – to attain the True Successto attain the True Success””


TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 8 b – TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 8 b –


• In the discourse regarding human motivation, ever since Maslow’s In the discourse regarding human motivation, ever since Maslow’s

“hierarchy of needs” there has been many subsequent theories which “hierarchy of needs” there has been many subsequent theories which

were critical of it and alternatives are being offered. These include: were critical of it and alternatives are being offered. These include:

• Theory X and Theory YTheory X and Theory Y

• Herzberg 2-Factor TheoryHerzberg 2-Factor Theory

• David McClelland's Theory of NeedsDavid McClelland's Theory of Needs

• Cognitive Evaluation TheoryCognitive Evaluation Theory


• Goal-Setting TheoryGoal-Setting Theory

• Management by Objectives (MOB)Management by Objectives (MOB)

• Self-EfficacySelf-Efficacy

• Reinforcement TheoryReinforcement Theory

• Equity and Justice TheoryEquity and Justice Theory

• Expectancy TheoryExpectancy Theory

Yet, Maslow’s observation regarding the human natural preference or Yet, Maslow’s observation regarding the human natural preference or

tendencies towards fulfilment of his basic needs before aspiring towards tendencies towards fulfilment of his basic needs before aspiring towards

being altruistic, hold true in most instances (although there are being altruistic, hold true in most instances (although there are

exceptions). exceptions).


• Due to the popularity of Maslow’s Theory (despite the criticism), we begin

our discussion on motivation using his pyramid as a base comparison.

Hoping that it being familiar to all those engaged in discourse on

motivation, it would aid easy appreciation when compared.

• This presentation, Insha'Allah, intends to present a Muslim’s response of

Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs Theory” including an explanation of what

motivates a Muslim. I have long asserted that a Muslim’s worldview

requires him to focus on different ‘drivers’ (considerations) as motivation.


*Diagram from Wikipedia

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 “Darwinian”), 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 Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desirewho 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? most of them hear or reason? They are not except like They are not except like

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



1. Awareness:1. Awareness:efficient perception of reality

freshness of appreciation

peak experiences

ethical awareness

2. Honesty:2. Honesty:philosophical sense of humour

social interest

deep interpersonal relationships

democratic character structure


3. Freedom3. Freedomneed for solitude

autonomous, independent

creativity, originality

spontaneous

4. Trust4. Trustproblem centred

acceptance of self, others, nature

resistance to enculturation - identity

with humanity


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“ “an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in

a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more

integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic, integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic,

more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more

creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of

his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself, his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself,

more perfectly actualising his potentialities, closer to the core of his more perfectly actualising his potentialities, closer to the core of his

being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most

thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity, thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity,

individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”




“ “an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in

a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more

integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic, integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic,

more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more

creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of

his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself, his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself,

more perfectly actualising his potentialitiesmore perfectly actualising his potentialities, , closer to the core of his closer to the core of his

being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most

thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity, thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity,

individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest momentsindividuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”.”








AND WHEN RELIGION OR AND WHEN RELIGION OR METAPHYSICS CAN BE METAPHYSICS CAN BE

THE MEANS TO ACHIEVE THIS, THE MEANS TO ACHIEVE THIS, THEREFORE :THEREFORE :




SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’

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

Human perfection

ISLAM BEGINS WITH


““O you who have attained to faith! (O you who have attained to faith! (UD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FAUD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FA) )

Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's

footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“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


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

ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER

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




Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH


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).








ISLAM BEGINS WITH







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

ISLAM BEGINS WITH


““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

““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)




“LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on

denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please on

earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as

their goal - and how vile a resting place! -”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197)



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

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

withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do

good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee; good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee;

and seek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily, and seek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily,

Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!””Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!””

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


““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going going

to live foreverto live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your , and strive (also to prepare) for your

Hereafter, as though you are Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrowgoing to die tomorrow.” .”

((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))


““What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered

you [to do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their you [to do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their

excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their

Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

““There will come a time for mankind (in future), There will come a time for mankind (in future),

when they (people) will not care how they work (to when they (people) will not care how they work (to

get their wealth), get their wealth), whether it is whether it is HalalHalal (through legal (through legal

means) or means) or HaramHaram (through illicit ways)” (through illicit ways)”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-iHadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-i))


““Verily, the Verily, the flesh and blood which grew from partaking flesh and blood which grew from partaking

food which are Haramfood which are Haram (forbidden) will never enter the (forbidden) will never enter the

Paradise. The fire (Paradise. The fire (of Hellof Hell) is most appropriate for ) is most appropriate for

such.”such.”

((Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and Ibnu HibbanHadith reported by Tirmidzi and Ibnu Hibban))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

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

over all things competent -[He] who created over all things competent -[He] who created death and life to death and life to

test you [as to] which of you is best in deed test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the - and He is the

Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -.”Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -.”

((Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 1-2Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 1-2))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

““Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in

worldly life and in the Hereafterworldly life and in the Hereafter. And Allah sends astray the . And Allah sends astray the

wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.”wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 27Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 27))


““Have you not considered Have you not considered those who exchanged the those who exchanged the

favour of Allah for disbelieffavour of Allah for disbelief and settled their people [in] and settled their people [in]

the home of ruin?”the home of ruin?”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 28Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 28))



“ “O ye who believe! The idolaters – (those set up partners to Allah O ye who believe! The idolaters – (those set up partners to Allah

- - MUSHRIKUNMUSHRIKUN) only are unclean () only are unclean (NAJSUNNAJSUN) . So let them not come ) . So let them not come

near the Inviolable Place of Worship after this their year. ” near the Inviolable Place of Worship after this their year. ” ((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 28Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 28))


This is “This is “spiritualspiritual” in nature as it pertains to ” in nature as it pertains to

AQEEDAH AQEEDAH (belief). Allah s.w.t. says: (belief). Allah s.w.t. says:

The way to purify (such belief) is by adhering to The way to purify (such belief) is by adhering to

TAUTAUHHEEDEED through embracing Islam – proclaiming through embracing Islam – proclaiming

the the SHAHADAHTAINSHAHADAHTAIN. .

“O ye who believe! The idolaters only are unclean (NAJASUN). So let them not come near the (MASJIDIL HARAM) Inviolable Place of Worship after this their year. ”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 28)

“SHIRK”

Ascribing, setting up partners to Allah;

idolatry; worshipping Other than Allah.



““And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible

beings and men to any end other than that they may beings and men to any end other than that they may

[know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance do I [know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance do I

ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they feed ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they feed

Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all

sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”

((Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56-58))


There is only one REALITY – world link to eternal Hereafter –

and danger of hastiness (digitalized age).

““Deliberateness is from Allah and hastiness is from Satan”Deliberateness is from Allah and hastiness is from Satan”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


Greatest threat to ISLAMIZATION is SECULARISM

Both these occur in the person’s mind/self – worldview

Our secular training in specialization may affect us negatively

Islam teaches us to view everything holistically, avoiding partiality.

This is consistent with Qur’anic injunction to uphold the concept of

our being witnesses to Allah’s absolute oneness TAUHEED,

acknowledging with gratefulness Allah manifesting in the creation His

Almightiness with ‘QISTW and ‘ADL.


ISLAM’s aversion towards every intoxication and forgetful

heedlessness, advocating sobriety and God-consciousness.

To apply important ISLAMIC principles upon every issue or

situation faced, by deep contemplation, application, actualizing –

IIMAN, AMAL, AKHLAQ, ‘ADL, BIRR, IHSAN,

TAQWA, RAHMAH, AL-AAKHIRAH, ‘AMR-MA’RUF-

NAHYI-MUNKAR, etc.


O Allah! Make faith (O Allah! Make faith (iimaniiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts ) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts

and make disbelief (and make disbelief (KufrKufr), sinning (), sinning (FusuqFusuq) and rebelliousness () and rebelliousness (`isyan`isyan) )

hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (Raa-shi-duunRaa-shi-duun).).

ALLAA-HUM-MA –HABIB – ILAI-NAL – II – MAN , WA – ZAI – YIN – HUALLAA-HUM-MA –HABIB – ILAI-NAL – II – MAN , WA – ZAI – YIN – HUFEE – QU – LUU- BI-NAA, WA – KAR – RIH – ILAI –NAL – KUF – RA –FEE – QU – LUU- BI-NAA, WA – KAR – RIH – ILAI –NAL – KUF – RA –

WAL – FU – SUU-QO – WAL – SW – YAAN, WAL – FU – SUU-QO – WAL – SW – YAAN, WAJ – ‘AL –NAA – MINAR – RAA – SHI - DUUNWAJ – ‘AL –NAA – MINAR – RAA – SHI - DUUN


““O Allah! Verily I implore You to grant me O Allah! Verily I implore You to grant me

Faith (Faith (IIMANIIMAN) which is perpetually present in my heart”) which is perpetually present in my heart”

ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE - AS-ALU-KA – EE – MAA – NAN – ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE - AS-ALU-KA – EE – MAA – NAN – DAA – I-MAN - YU – BAA – DAA – I-MAN - YU – BAA – SHSHI - RU - QAL-BEEI - RU - QAL-BEE


““And I implore You to grant me Certainty (And I implore You to grant me Certainty (YA-QEENYA-QEEN) which is true ) which is true

(genuine), until I am convinced that nothing will affect me (genuine), until I am convinced that nothing will affect me

except what You have ordained for me ”except what You have ordained for me ”

WA – AS – A – LU – KA – YA – QEE – NAN – WA – AS – A – LU – KA – YA – QEE – NAN – SWSWO – DI – QAN – HAT-TAO – DI – QAN – HAT-TAA’ – LA –MA – AN – NA-HU - LAN – YU – SWEE – BA-NEE – A’ – LA –MA – AN – NA-HU - LAN – YU – SWEE – BA-NEE –

IL – LA – MAA – KA – TAB – TAHU – ‘ALAYIL – LA – MAA – KA – TAB – TAHU – ‘ALAY


““And (grant upon me to have) contentment (And (grant upon me to have) contentment (REDHAREDHA) )

towards whatever You have Decreed for me ”towards whatever You have Decreed for me ”

WA – AR – WA – AR – DWDWI – NEE – BI – MAA – QO – SAM – TA – HU - LEEI – NEE – BI – MAA – QO – SAM – TA – HU - LEE


““And withal, ( And withal, ( MAA-UMIRUUMAA-UMIRUU) they were not enjoined aught ) they were not enjoined aught

but (but (IL-LAAIL-LAA) that they should () that they should (LIYA’-BUDULLAAHLIYA’-BUDULLAAH) worship ) worship

(serve) Allah, ((serve) Allah, (MUKH-LI-SWEENMUKH-LI-SWEEN) sincere in their faith in Him ) sincere in their faith in Him

alone, turning away from all that is false (alone, turning away from all that is false (HUNAFAAHUNAFAA); ” ); ” ((Qur’an: Bayyinat: 98: 5)Qur’an: Bayyinat: 98: 5)


””Truly Allah lovesTruly Allah loves those who turn unto Him, those who turn unto Him,

and loves (and loves (AL-MUTA-TWAH-HI-REENAL-MUTA-TWAH-HI-REEN) those ) those

who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “ who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222))


” ”And He caused rain to descend on you from heaven, to And He caused rain to descend on you from heaven, to

clean you therewith, clean you therewith, to remove from you the stain to remove from you the stain of Satan of Satan

to (to (LI-YAR-BITWLI-YAR-BITW) strengthen your hearts () strengthen your hearts (QU-LUUBUKUMQU-LUUBUKUM), ),

and (and (YU-THAB-BITYU-THAB-BIT) to plant your feet firmly therewith.”) to plant your feet firmly therewith.”

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 11Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 11))


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