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““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

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

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

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

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 ON 30 NOVEMBER 2016All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

Batch #5 – August 2016ADDITIONAL NIGHTLY DEVOTION

( FOLLOWING WAYS OF THE BA-’ALAWIY )

“GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN”

LESSON # 9 (a) LESSON # 9 (a)

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON FROM PREVIOUS LESSON

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

“ “ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet You 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 (s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) she replied: ) she replied:

((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim) ““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.


TO CONTINUE THIS LESSON # 9 [a] – TO CONTINUE THIS LESSON # 9 [a] –

Akhlaq al-Kareemah (the noble disposition-nature) can be

Nurtured and formed by consistent practice emulating

the life of our Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص


"Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately

and know that your deeds will not make you enter

Paradise, and that the most beloved deed to Allah is

the most regular and constant (AD-WA-MUHA) even

if it were little (WA-IN-QAL-LA).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)


EXCERPTS FROM: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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““Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me, [and] Allah will Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me, [and] Allah will

love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is much-forgiving, a love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is much-forgiving, a

dispenser of grace.”dispenser of grace.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31))

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““Without doubt, among men, the nearest of kin to Abraham, are Without doubt, among men, the nearest of kin to Abraham, are

those who follow him, as are also this Prophet (Muhammad) and those who follow him, as are also this Prophet (Muhammad) and

those who believe: And Allah is the Protector of those who have those who believe: And Allah is the Protector of those who have

faith.”faith.”


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““All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the

company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of the company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of the

((NabiyeenNabiyeen) Prophets (who teach), the () Prophets (who teach), the (SiddiqeenSiddiqeen) sincere ) sincere

(lovers of Truth), the ((lovers of Truth), the (ShuhadahShuhadah) witnesses (who testify), ) witnesses (who testify),

and the (and the (SwoliheenSwoliheen) Righteous (who do good): ah! How a ) Righteous (who do good): ah! How a

beautiful fellowship! beautiful fellowship!

Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it that Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it that

Allah knows all.” Allah knows all.”

((Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70) )

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Say: "If your fathers and your sons and your brothers and Say: "If your fathers and your sons and your brothers and

your spouses and your clan, and the worldly goods which your spouses and your clan, and the worldly goods which

you have acquired, and the commerce whereof you fear a you have acquired, and the commerce whereof you fear a

decline, and the dwellings in which you take pleasure - [if decline, and the dwellings in which you take pleasure - [if

all these] all these] are dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger are dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger

and the struggle in His cause, and the struggle in His cause, then wait until Allah makes then wait until Allah makes

manifest His will; and [know that] Allah does not grace manifest His will; and [know that] Allah does not grace

iniquitous folk with His guidance.“iniquitous folk with His guidance.“

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 24Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 24))


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“ “None of you is a (true) believer until he loves me more None of you is a (true) believer until he loves me more

than he love his own self, or his parent, or his son, or than he love his own self, or his parent, or his son, or

every other human being.”every other human being.”

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


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““(Strive to) Love Allah, Who has bestowed much provision and favours (Strive to) Love Allah, Who has bestowed much provision and favours

upon you. And (strive to) love me because of your love for Allah. And upon you. And (strive to) love me because of your love for Allah. And

(strive to) love my Household (family) because of your love for me.”(strive to) love my Household (family) because of your love for me.”

((Hadith reported by al-Hakim from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.aHadith reported by al-Hakim from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a.).)


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““Whosoever loves Allah (shall have to) love the Qur’an. Whosoever loves Whosoever loves Allah (shall have to) love the Qur’an. Whosoever loves

the Qur’an (shall have to) love me. Whosoever loves me, (shall have to) the Qur’an (shall have to) love me. Whosoever loves me, (shall have to)

love my Companions and my family (i.e. those who are close in kinship love my Companions and my family (i.e. those who are close in kinship

with me).”with me).”

((Hadith reported by ad-DailamyHadith reported by ad-Dailamy))

““O Allah! Grant us the love for You, and the love for Your O Allah! Grant us the love for You, and the love for Your

Messenger Muhammad s.a.w., and the love towards whoever Messenger Muhammad s.a.w., and the love towards whoever

has love for You, and make us to love doing every deeds which has love for You, and make us to love doing every deeds which

can bring us towards Your Nearness, and make us to love You can bring us towards Your Nearness, and make us to love You

more than our love for cool (drinking) water.”more than our love for cool (drinking) water.”All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

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

of Allah, and be among those who are true to their of Allah, and be among those who are true to their

word (word (SWO-DI-QEENSWO-DI-QEEN)!”)!”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119))

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“With all this, it is not desirable that all of the believers

take the field [in time of war]. From within every group

in their midst, some shall refrain from going forth to

war, and shall devote themselves [instead] to acquiring

a deeper knowledge of the Faith (LIYA TAFAQ-QAHU-

FID-DEEN). and [thus be able to] teach their home-

coming brethren, so that these [too] might guard

themselves against evil.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122)

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““Imitating (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest form of Imitating (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest form of

flattery (praiseflattery (praise)!” is an English proverb. )!” is an English proverb.

It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether we It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether we

have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our Prophet have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w. as the most beloved and best of Allah’s creation Muhammad s.a.w. as the most beloved and best of Allah’s creation

((KHAYR-AL-KHAL-QIL-LAHKHAYR-AL-KHAL-QIL-LAH).).

He, whose name is “He, whose name is “the praised onethe praised one”, indeed is praised by Allah, ”, indeed is praised by Allah,

Who is the Creator of every creation:Who is the Creator of every creation:

““And thou (Muhammad) standest on an exalted standard of character.”And thou (Muhammad) standest on an exalted standard of character.”((Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4))

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NoteNote: Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s noble : Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s noble

AKHLAQAKHLAQ that we must strive to imitate and instil in ourselves. that we must strive to imitate and instil in ourselves.

Yet, mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy (Yet, mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ) )

or ostentatious (or ostentatious (RIYA RIYA ’’) or even conceit () or even conceit (‘UJUB‘UJUB). We seek refuge in ). We seek refuge in

Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.

The inner cleansing (The inner cleansing (TAZKIYYA AL-NAFS TAZKIYYA AL-NAFS ) and constancy ) and constancy

((ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH) in striving () in striving (MUJAHADAHMUJAHADAH), with seeking Allah’s ), with seeking Allah’s

TAUFIQTAUFIQ and Guidance, is crucial. Thus, apart from having correct and Guidance, is crucial. Thus, apart from having correct

belief (belief (AQEEDAHAQEEDAH)), conforming with correct , conforming with correct ‘‘AMALIYYAHAMALIYYAH (outward (outward

deeds) we also require inculcation of noble disposition (deeds) we also require inculcation of noble disposition (AKHLAQ AKHLAQ

AL-KAREEMA AL-KAREEMA ).).

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As in every Islamic religious sciences (As in every Islamic religious sciences (’ULUM AL-DEEN’ULUM AL-DEEN) viz. ) viz.

QUR’AN, QIRA’AT, AHADITH, FIQH, AQEEDAH, SEERAHQUR’AN, QIRA’AT, AHADITH, FIQH, AQEEDAH, SEERAH, etc. which , etc. which

can be traced and linked to unbroken chains of transmitters can be traced and linked to unbroken chains of transmitters

((ISNADISNAD) back to the Prophet s.a.a.w. so too is the imperative in ) back to the Prophet s.a.a.w. so too is the imperative in

matters matters of spiritual practices of spiritual practices – the traditional methodology.– the traditional methodology.

And thus at the stage of development termed variously as And thus at the stage of development termed variously as

TAZKIYYATUN NUFUSTAZKIYYATUN NUFUS, or , or TASAWWUFTASAWWUF or or AKHLAQAKHLAQ, which is , which is the the

practice of Islam at the level of practice of Islam at the level of IIHHSANSAN – one preferably needs to be – one preferably needs to be

“upon the spiritual way or practices”“upon the spiritual way or practices”, linked through examples of , linked through examples of

practices of righteous scholars, which has an unbroken chain of practices of righteous scholars, which has an unbroken chain of

transmission back to the Prophet s.a.w. termed as “ transmission back to the Prophet s.a.w. termed as “ TARIQAHTARIQAH “. “.

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ADVICE FROM MY PARENT, TEACHERS AND PREDECESSORS *

“And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).

These will be those Nearest to Allah (al-Muqor-rabun):In Gardens

of Bliss: A number of people from those of old, and a few from

those of later times.”

(Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 10-14)

There is a special type ofThere is a special type of TARIQAHTARIQAH, , only for those elites referred to as the only for those elites referred to as the

““Al-Muqor-rabunAl-Muqor-rabun””, but these people are extremely rare today as , but these people are extremely rare today as

mentioned:mentioned:

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Even at the time of Even at the time of Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alwi al-Haddad Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alwi al-Haddad

(rhm.a), he realizes that every Muslim should be upon a (rhm.a), he realizes that every Muslim should be upon a general general

type of type of TARIQAHTARIQAH, which is inclusive and for the general Muslims – , which is inclusive and for the general Muslims –

unlike the specialised unlike the specialised TURUQTURUQ (plural of (plural of TariqahTariqah) that requires ) that requires

‘‘Bai-’atBai-’at ’ (personalised investiture), etc. before being allowed to ’ (personalised investiture), etc. before being allowed to

practice its practice its AwradAwrad and and DzikrDzikr..

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Regarded as a Regarded as a MUJADDIDMUJADDID of the of the Ba-’Alawi Ba-’Alawi of his timeof his time, Imam al-, Imam al-

Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alwi al-HaddadHabib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alwi al-Haddad incorporated within the incorporated within the

teachings and practices of Islam which teachings and practices of Islam which BANI ’ALAWY BANI ’ALAWY scholars scholars

spread (especially in the Nusantara) , all the three components of spread (especially in the Nusantara) , all the three components of

AQEEDA-FIQH-TASAWWUFAQEEDA-FIQH-TASAWWUF. .

Regarding Regarding AQEEDAHAQEEDAH – in following the – in following the MadzhabMadzhab of of Imam Abul Imam Abul

Hassan al-’Ash-’aryHassan al-’Ash-’ary; and ; and FIQHFIQH of of Madzhab Imam Ash-Shafi-’ieMadzhab Imam Ash-Shafi-’ie, ,

incorporating some practices unique to the incorporating some practices unique to the Ahlul-BaytAhlul-Bayt..

While in While in TASAWWUFTASAWWUF, actually it already provides a , actually it already provides a TARIQAHTARIQAH, but , but

of the general type, which has been consistently but of the general type, which has been consistently but

‘unconsciously’ and inconspicuously practiced for generations since ‘unconsciously’ and inconspicuously practiced for generations since

then.then.

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To differentiate this To differentiate this TARIQAHTARIQAH from the specialises from the specialises TURUQTURUQ, he , he

termed it as the way or the “termed it as the way or the “TARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEENTARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEEN”.”.

is a methodology involving spiritual practices is a methodology involving spiritual practices

of of Dzikr, Wirid, Du’a, SulukDzikr, Wirid, Du’a, Suluk, etc. - practiced with supervision , etc. - practiced with supervision

or guidance of an accomplished teacher who serves as or guidance of an accomplished teacher who serves as

MursheedMursheed (Guide). (Guide).

For generations our ‘Ulama in Nusantara have been fulfilling For generations our ‘Ulama in Nusantara have been fulfilling

this role – without need to use the term this role – without need to use the term TARIQAHTARIQAH, even., even.

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A ‘A ‘TARIQAHTARIQAH’ ’


As many of these practices in this As many of these practices in this ““TARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEENTARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEEN”, or ”, or

““TARIQAH BA-’ALAWYTARIQAH BA-’ALAWY”,”, are already supported with basis from are already supported with basis from

authenticated sources from the Prophet s.a.w. , and from authenticated sources from the Prophet s.a.w. , and from

established practices of well-known ‘Ulama for generations by established practices of well-known ‘Ulama for generations by

generations of practitioners, it can be followed by all Muslims, generations of practitioners, it can be followed by all Muslims,

even without the personalised “even without the personalised “Bai-’atBai-’at”, unlike in other ”, unlike in other TURUQTURUQ. .

Thus we find in this region, that the Muslims here already practices Thus we find in this region, that the Muslims here already practices

almost similar if not identical spiritual exercises viz. almost similar if not identical spiritual exercises viz. Awrad, Dzikr’, Awrad, Dzikr’,

Du’a, Ratib, HizbDu’a, Ratib, Hizb, etc. from how Islam was taught for several , etc. from how Islam was taught for several

generations - without any fanfare avoiding ostentation.generations - without any fanfare avoiding ostentation.

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“ “For the For the companions of the Right Handcompanions of the Right Hand. .

A (goodly) number from those of old ― A (goodly) number from those of old ―

And And a (goodly) number from those of later times.”a (goodly) number from those of later times.”

((Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40))

Thus, with humility, we are taught to strive upon this so as to be Thus, with humility, we are taught to strive upon this so as to be

included amongst those referred to as the included amongst those referred to as the ““AS-AS-HHAABUL-YAMEENAABUL-YAMEEN” ”

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In fact, he, In fact, he, Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah bi ‘Alawi al-Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah bi ‘Alawi al-

Haddad Haddad gave us the Path of gave us the Path of Ba-’AlawiyBa-’Alawiy ( (Tariqah Ahlil YaminTariqah Ahlil Yamin) – the path ) – the path

of our of our SaadatSaadat (noble Elders) whose sign is : (noble Elders) whose sign is :

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““to remove all signs to remove all signs ” of it being a ” of it being a Tariqah Tariqah **

** Although this way of “Ahlil-Yamin” is with spiritual link (sanad) Although this way of “Ahlil-Yamin” is with spiritual link (sanad) from its founder:from its founder:

al-Imam al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawial-Imam al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi - of - of

Hadramawt, Yemen Hadramawt, Yemen (653 H /1232 CE), and then connected continuously with an continuously with an

unbrokenunbroken chain of teachers/masters / elders all from amongst the descendants chain of teachers/masters / elders all from amongst the descendants

of of our our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.


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““And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your

affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall

never be led astray – (these are) the never be led astray – (these are) the Book of Allah Book of Allah and and

the the SunnahSunnah (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.” (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.”

((From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah”From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah”))

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““Verily, I am leaving behind me for you all, whosoever Verily, I am leaving behind me for you all, whosoever

clings to them shall never be astray after this till the clings to them shall never be astray after this till the

hereafter :-the Book of Allah - the rope stretched from hereafter :-the Book of Allah - the rope stretched from

heaven to the earth; heaven to the earth;

and my ‘and my ‘itrahitrah’ [progeny] from ’ [progeny] from my Household (AHLI-BAYTI)my Household (AHLI-BAYTI)– –

These two will never be separated from each other until they These two will never be separated from each other until they

return upon the Pool (in Paradise). return upon the Pool (in Paradise).

See that you do not differ from (the guidance of) these two See that you do not differ from (the guidance of) these two

after me.”after me.”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

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““Every children of Adam’s lineage is from their father., except for Every children of Adam’s lineage is from their father., except for

Fatimah. I am the father for them (Fatimah’s children) and (to me is Fatimah. I am the father for them (Fatimah’s children) and (to me is

linked their descendants’) lineage. ”linked their descendants’) lineage. ”

((Sheikh Muhammad Abduh narrated in his Tafsir Sheikh Muhammad Abduh narrated in his Tafsir

regarding Surah al-An-;am : 84 this Hadith.)regarding Surah al-An-;am : 84 this Hadith.)

AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR‘ISAMUHAMMAD

IMAM ‘ALI AL-URAIDHI IMAM JA’FAR SODIQ IMAM MUHAMMAD AL-BAQIR

IMAM ‘ALI ZEIN AL-’ABIDIN

IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB

IMAM HUSSAYN

FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA’

MUHAMMAD (RASULULLAH) S.A.A.W.

THE LINEAGE OF A BRANCH OF “AHLIL-BAYT NABIY”

WHICH MIGRATED TO HADRAMAWT

(YEMEN)

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AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR ‘Ubaydullah ‘Alwi Muhammad

‘Alwi‘Ali

(Khali’ Qasam)

Muhammad(Shohib Mirbat)

‘Alwi

Abdul Malik

Descent lineage to Wali Songo

THE LINEAGE OF THE BA-’ALAWI OF HADRAMAWT

( AND THE ISLAMIZATION OF THE NUSANTARA )

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Tomb of Imam Al-Muhajir Ahmad Bin IsaTomb of Imam Al-Muhajir Ahmad Bin Isa

‘Ali

IMAM MUHAMMAD(al-Faqih al-Muqaddam)

FOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAHFOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAH


AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR‘ISA ‘Ubaydullah ‘Alwi Muhammad

‘Alwi‘Ali

(Khali’ Qasam)

Muhammad(Shohib Mirbat)

‘Ali

IMAM MUHAMMAD(al-Faqih al-Muqaddam)

‘Alwi

Abdul Malik

MUHAMMAD

IMAM ‘ALI AL-URAIDHI IMAM JA’FAR SODIQ IMAM MUHAMMAD AL-BAQIR

IMAM ‘ALI ZEIN AL-’ABIDIN

IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB

IMAM HUSSAYN

FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA’

MUHAMMAD (RASULULLAH) S.A.A.W.

Descent lineage to Wali Songo

THE LINEAGE OF THE BA-’ALAWI OF HADRAMAWT

( AND THE ISLAMIZATION OF THE NUSANTARA )

FOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAHFOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAHSHEIKH ABU MADYANHis other spiritual chain

(silsilah – khirqa)linked

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AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR

Ibrahim Zeinuddin al-Akbar(Ibrahim Asmoro – ‘As-Samarqandi’)

Ahmad RahmatullahSUNAN AMPEL

Maulana Ishaq‘Ali Murtadho(RAJA PANDITHA AGUNG)

Maulana ‘Ainul Yaqeen(Raden Paku)SUNAN GIRI(PANDITHA RATU)

IbrahimSUNAN BONANG

HashimSUNAN DRAJAT

Ja’far SodiqSUNAN QUDUS

Jamaluddin Hussain al-Akbar

’Ali Nurul ‘Alam

’Abdullah

Sharif HidayatullahSUNAN GUNUNG JATI

Zein al-’Alam Barakat( SHARIF AWLIYA’ )

Maulana Malik IbrahimSUNAN GERISIK

Raden ShahidSUNAN KALIJAGA

Raden ‘Umar Sa’idSUNAN MURIA

Son-in-law

Ahmad Jalal Shah ‘Abdullah Khan Abdul Malik ‘Alwi Muhammad(Shohib Mirbat)

‘Ali (Khali’ Qasam)‘AlwiMuhammad‘Alwi‘Ubaydullah

Grandfather to Adzamat Khan family of Hind (India)

““Behold! verily on the (Behold! verily on the (AWLIYA’AWLIYA’) friends of Allah ) friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve” there is no fear, nor shall they grieve”

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62))

Sheikh Abdul Jalil B Shaleh B ‘IsaSHEIKH SITI JENAR

(SHEKH LEMAH ABANG)

his lineage

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(1)(1) knowledge; knowledge;

(2) practice); (2) practice);

(3) religious scrupulousness, piousness;(3) religious scrupulousness, piousness;

(4) reverential fear of Allah; and(4) reverential fear of Allah; and

(5) sincerity.(5) sincerity.

** al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"

METHODOLOGYMETHODOLOGY : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (USHULUSHUL) IN LIFE.) IN LIFE.


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‘ILM

‘AMAL

WARA’

KHAUF

IKH-LASW


1.1. humility (humility (tawadhu’tawadhu’ ) , ) ,

2.2. inconspicuous (inconspicuous (khumulkhumul ) and ) and

3.3. value the unity of the ummah (value the unity of the ummah (ukhuwwahukhuwwah) by not projecting ) by not projecting

exclusivity but exclusivity but

4.4. exuding tolerance with wisdom (exuding tolerance with wisdom (tasaamuh wa hikmahtasaamuh wa hikmah), ),

5.5. preferring preferring Utlub-al-’ilmUtlub-al-’ilm, , Da’wahDa’wah, , Qudwah Qudwah hhasanahasanah, , jihaad fee-sabi-jihaad fee-sabi-

lil-laahlil-laah, , and and

6.6. all based on (all based on (HHub-bun-Nabiyub-bun-Nabiy ) love for the Prophet, his household ) love for the Prophet, his household

((Ahlil-Baytin NabiyAhlil-Baytin Nabiy) and those who love them () and those who love them (MuMuhhib-beenib-been))..

Al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-HaddadAl-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-Haddad’ ’s advice regarding the ways of ’ ’s advice regarding the ways of

our pious predecessors (our pious predecessors (Salafus-solehSalafus-soleh) and ) and ‘ulama-al-’amilin‘ulama-al-’amilin, is one of :, is one of :

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We do not claim exclusivity but rather we hope that we be included by We do not claim exclusivity but rather we hope that we be included by

Allah SWT into this category mentioned by Him in Allah SWT into this category mentioned by Him in Surah al-Waqi-’ahSurah al-Waqi-’ah. .

This category in fact, is generic which is inclusive and is a preferred This category in fact, is generic which is inclusive and is a preferred

category than that which were actually coined by people viz. Sunni-category than that which were actually coined by people viz. Sunni-

Shiite, Shiite, Salaf/ KhalafSalaf/ Khalaf, Traditional/Modern, Sufi/non-Sufi, etc., Traditional/Modern, Sufi/non-Sufi, etc.

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Without doubt there were many from this Without doubt there were many from this TARIQAH BA’ALWIY TARIQAH BA’ALWIY who who

gained elevation into the ranks of “gained elevation into the ranks of “al-Muqor-rabunal-Muqor-rabun”, yet this were ”, yet this were

gifts or bestowals from Allah rather than mere claim to being one. gifts or bestowals from Allah rather than mere claim to being one.

Indeed, they were people who live up to the injunction (motto) : Indeed, they were people who live up to the injunction (motto) :

““Removing all the signs of TariqahRemoving all the signs of Tariqah” by being immersed only in ” by being immersed only in

learning, sincerely practicing and spreading the message of Islam learning, sincerely practicing and spreading the message of Islam

with their with their ‘ILM‘ILM, , AKHLAQAKHLAQ and and IHSANIHSAN..

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And their characteristic of humility and inconspicuousness, usually And their characteristic of humility and inconspicuousness, usually

shields them from others knowing their spiritual station (shields them from others knowing their spiritual station (MAQOMMAQOM) )

with Allah. with Allah.

Only after their death would some of these “Only after their death would some of these “saintly peoplesaintly people” ”

sometimes became known. sometimes became known.

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One of my teachers, One of my teachers, al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah al-Jufrie (al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah al-Jufrie (rhm.a.) once said, rhm.a.) once said,

quoting from his pious and learned predecessors: quoting from his pious and learned predecessors:

““If it is not from amongst the If it is not from amongst the ‘Ulama‘Ulama, ,

where else would the “ where else would the “ Awliya of Allah Awliya of Allah ““ to be found?”to be found?”

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Their characteristics are as mentioned by Allah SWT :Their characteristics are as mentioned by Allah SWT :

““Verily, on the Verily, on the Auliya‘Auliya‘ (friends, allies, saints) of (friends, allies, saints) of

Allah, there is no fear, nor shall they grieve:”Allah, there is no fear, nor shall they grieve:”

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62))

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These people are rather known in life as sincere students and scholars of These people are rather known in life as sincere students and scholars of

Islam, dedicated to learning, practicing and teaching, serving (Islam, dedicated to learning, practicing and teaching, serving (khidmahkhidmah) )

the the DEENDEEN and the and the UmmahUmmah out of sincere love for Allah , His Messenger out of sincere love for Allah , His Messenger

and the and the Ahlul-Baytin NabiyAhlul-Baytin Nabiy..

More aspect of this knowledge – of our Islamic tradition and historical More aspect of this knowledge – of our Islamic tradition and historical

roots (how we received our Islam) has to still be learnt and appreciated. roots (how we received our Islam) has to still be learnt and appreciated.

WaAllaahu a’-lam.WaAllaahu a’-lam.

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The AttributesThe Attributes

Inherent deep and profound love for Allah and Inherent deep and profound love for Allah and

Rasulullah s.a.a.w. Rasulullah s.a.a.w.

‘‘MUROQABAH’ living environmentMUROQABAH’ living environment

Scholastic excellenceScholastic excellence

Accountable on spreading knowledgeAccountable on spreading knowledge

Devout living between hope and fearDevout living between hope and fear

Righteousness deeds take precedenceRighteousness deeds take precedence

Care and love for the well being of humankind Care and love for the well being of humankind

and Allah’s creationand Allah’s creation


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"Taqwa has been transmitted in its entirety, wholly and in

detail, by our forefathers and salaf salih through their

transmitted pattern of behaviour, which is the satisfying

method and the even path, the most secure hand-hold. It is

a clear guiding light, as brilliant as the sun in the midday

sky. It is the path of the Messenger and his rightly guided

successors, which every seeker was commanded to grasp

firmly and securely. It is transmitted through a sound chain

extending up to their grandfather the Messenger, blessings

and peace be upon him.”

Habib Taher Bin Hussein Bin TaherAll Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

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- - “The Nearest Path for those Seeking Proximity to God”“The Nearest Path for those Seeking Proximity to God”

Awraad as practiced by Qutb-al-Irshaad al-Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ‘Alwi Al-Haddad:Awraad as practiced by Qutb-al-Irshaad al-Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ‘Alwi Al-Haddad:

Awraad extracted from:Awraad extracted from:


All praises belongs to Allah, Who has revived us to All praises belongs to Allah, Who has revived us to

life from our death, and unto Him is our Return.life from our death, and unto Him is our Return.

AL-AL-HHAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE – AAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE – AHH – YAA – NA – BA’ – – YAA – NA – BA’ –

DA – MAA – AMAA-TA-NAA – WA – ILAI-HIN – NU –SHUU-RDA – MAA – AMAA-TA-NAA – WA – ILAI-HIN – NU –SHUU-R


- - “The Nearest Path for those Seeking Proximity to God”“The Nearest Path for those Seeking Proximity to God”All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

All praises belongs to Allah, Who return back to me All praises belongs to Allah, Who return back to me

my Soul. And make healthy & well (‘afiat) my body.my Soul. And make healthy & well (‘afiat) my body.

AL-AL-HHAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE – RAD – DA – ‘ALAI-YA – AM-DU – LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE – RAD – DA – ‘ALAI-YA –

RUU-RUU-HHEE – WA – ‘AA – FAA – NEE – FEE – JA-SA-DEEEE – WA – ‘AA – FAA – NEE – FEE – JA-SA-DEE



And (He) permits me (to be able to engage in) And (He) permits me (to be able to engage in)

remembrance (of Him).remembrance (of Him).

WA – A –DZI -NA – LEE –BI- DZIK-REEWA – A –DZI -NA – LEE –BI- DZIK-REE



All Praises belongs to Allah, Who created for us (our All Praises belongs to Allah, Who created for us (our

ability to) sleep and (the ability to then be) awake.ability to) sleep and (the ability to then be) awake.

AL-AL-HHAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE - AM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE - KHKHO-LA-QAN – O-LA-QAN –

NAU-MA - WAL – YA – QO - ZANAU-MA - WAL – YA – QO - ZA



All Praises belongs to Allah, Who revives me All Praises belongs to Allah, Who revives me

whole and well.whole and well.

AL-AL-HHAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE - BA – ‘A – THA – NEEAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE - BA – ‘A – THA – NEE

SAA – LI –MAN – SA-WEE -YANSAA – LI –MAN – SA-WEE -YAN



I bear witness verily it is Allah Who raise me from I bear witness verily it is Allah Who raise me from

my death, and He has power over all things.my death, and He has power over all things.

ASH – HA – DU – AN – NALLAA-HA – ASH – HA – DU – AN – NALLAA-HA – YUHYUH – YEEL – MAU –TEE – YEEL – MAU –TEE

WA – HU-WA – ‘ALAA – KUL – LI - SHAY – INQ –QO – DEE-RWA – HU-WA – ‘ALAA – KUL – LI - SHAY – INQ –QO – DEE-R



There is no god but Allah, One without partners, to Him There is no god but Allah, One without partners, to Him

is the Kingdom, and to Him the Praises, He restores life is the Kingdom, and to Him the Praises, He restores life

and He takes it away, and He has power over all things .and He takes it away, and He has power over all things .

LAA – ILAA – HA – IL- LALLAA-HU – WALAA – ILAA – HA – IL- LALLAA-HU – WAH H – DA HU – LAA – SHA –REE – KA – DA HU – LAA – SHA –REE – KA

–LAH, LAHUL –MUL-KU WA-LAHUL – –LAH, LAHUL –MUL-KU WA-LAHUL – HHAMDU – YUAMDU – YUHH – YEE – WA – YU – – YEE – WA – YU –

MEE-TU - WA – HU-WA – ‘ALAA – KUL – LI - SHAY – INQ –QO – DEE-RMEE-TU - WA – HU-WA – ‘ALAA – KUL – LI - SHAY – INQ –QO – DEE-R



Glory be to Allah! And all Praises belongs to Allah! And there is Glory be to Allah! And all Praises belongs to Allah! And there is

no god but Allah! And Allah is the Greatest! And there is no no god but Allah! And Allah is the Greatest! And there is no

power nor strength except in Allah, the Highest, the Most Esteem power nor strength except in Allah, the Highest, the Most Esteem

..

SUB – SUB – HHAA – NALLAAHI – WAL – AA – NALLAAHI – WAL – HHAM – DULIL-LAA-HI – WA-LAA – ILAA – HA AM – DULIL-LAA-HI – WA-LAA – ILAA – HA

– IL- LALLAAHU – WALLAAHU – AKBAR - WA – LAA – – IL- LALLAAHU – WALLAAHU – AKBAR - WA – LAA – HHAU – LA – WA –LAA – AU – LA – WA –LAA –

QUW – WA –TA – IL-LAA – BIL –LAAHIL – ‘ALY- YIL – ‘AZEEMQUW – WA –TA – IL-LAA – BIL –LAAHIL – ‘ALY- YIL – ‘AZEEM



THIS IS FOLLOWED BY THIS IS FOLLOWED BY

RECITATION OF AL-QUR’AN RECITATION OF AL-QUR’AN

SURAH AALI ‘IMRAAN : 3SURAH AALI ‘IMRAAN : 3

AAYAT 190 -200AAYAT 190 -200



““Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the

alternation of the night and the day are alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of signs for those of

understandingunderstanding.”.”



““Who remember Allah Who remember Allah while while standingstanding or or sittingsitting or or [lying] on their sides [lying] on their sides

and and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earthgive thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying], , [saying],

"Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above "Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above

such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”



““Our Lord, indeed whoever You admit to the Fire - You have Our Lord, indeed whoever You admit to the Fire - You have

disgraced him, and for the wrongdoers there are no helpers.”disgraced him, and for the wrongdoers there are no helpers.”



““Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith, Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith,

[saying], 'Believe in your Lord,' and we have believed. Our [saying], 'Believe in your Lord,' and we have believed. Our

Lord, so Lord, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our forgive us our sins and remove from us our

misdeeds and cause us to die with the righteousmisdeeds and cause us to die with the righteous.”.”



““Our Lord, and grant us what You promised us through Your Our Lord, and grant us what You promised us through Your

messengers and messengers and do not disgrace us do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. on the Day of Resurrection.

Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] promise."Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] promise."



“And their Lord responded to them, "Never will I allow to be

lost the work of [any] worker among you, whether male or

female; you are of one another.”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 195)


“ “ So those who emigrated or were evicted from their homes or were harmed So those who emigrated or were evicted from their homes or were harmed

in My cause or fought or were killed - I will surely remove from them their in My cause or fought or were killed - I will surely remove from them their

misdeeds, and I will surely admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow misdeeds, and I will surely admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow

as reward from Allah, and Allah has with Him the best reward."as reward from Allah, and Allah has with Him the best reward."



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

disbelievers disbelievers throughout the land. [It is but] a small enjoyment; throughout the land. [It is but] a small enjoyment;

then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”

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


““But those who feared their Lord will have gardens beneath which But those who feared their Lord will have gardens beneath which

rivers flow, abiding eternally therein, as accommodation from rivers flow, abiding eternally therein, as accommodation from

Allah. And that which is with Allah is best for the righteous.”Allah. And that which is with Allah is best for the righteous.”



““And indeed, among the People of the Scripture are those who believe in And indeed, among the People of the Scripture are those who believe in

Allah and what was revealed to you and what was revealed to them, Allah and what was revealed to you and what was revealed to them,

[being] humbly submissive to Allah. They do not exchange the verses of [being] humbly submissive to Allah. They do not exchange the verses of

Allah for a small price. Those will have their reward with their Lord. Indeed, Allah for a small price. Those will have their reward with their Lord. Indeed,

Allah is swift in account.”Allah is swift in account.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 199Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 199))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

““O you who have believed, O you who have believed, perseverepersevere and and endure endure and and

remain stationedremain stationed and and fear Allah fear Allah that you may be that you may be

successful.”successful.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 200Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 200))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))



““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:


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

and who teaches it”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)


Before proceeding with this next stage in the development of our Before proceeding with this next stage in the development of our

AkhlaqAkhlaq i.e. seeking guidance from the Qur’an, the following factors i.e. seeking guidance from the Qur’an, the following factors

have to be considered (refer to previous lessons):have to be considered (refer to previous lessons):

Remember how we should regard the Qur’anRemember how we should regard the Qur’an

What is the necessary preparation in approaching the Qur’an?What is the necessary preparation in approaching the Qur’an?

To read slowly with proper respect, moderate voice, and verbalise To read slowly with proper respect, moderate voice, and verbalise

each syllable as though it is being inscribed into your heart.each syllable as though it is being inscribed into your heart.


Before proceeding with this next stage in the development of our Before proceeding with this next stage in the development of our

AkhlaqAkhlaq i.e. seeking guidance from the Qur’an, the following factors i.e. seeking guidance from the Qur’an, the following factors

have to be considered (refer to previous lessons):have to be considered (refer to previous lessons):

Read the meaning and open yourself to understand it.Read the meaning and open yourself to understand it.

Reflect and apply its message personally to yourself.Reflect and apply its message personally to yourself.

Resolve to want to implement them.Resolve to want to implement them.

Try and memorise it (if not the whole Arabic verse, at least the Try and memorise it (if not the whole Arabic verse, at least the

meaning of the message) – repeat if possible.meaning of the message) – repeat if possible.


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

forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger

[may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah: [may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah:

for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))

LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT


Points for discussion and reflectionPoints for discussion and reflection

Islamic education stress much upon Islamic education stress much upon 'Adab'Adab' (knowledge of the ' (knowledge of the

order of things and putting everything, or dealing with things order of things and putting everything, or dealing with things

according to its proper place in their hierarchy of existence). according to its proper place in their hierarchy of existence).

Thus when we approach the Qur'an, remember it is not an Thus when we approach the Qur'an, remember it is not an

ordinary Book - but direct revelations from Allah s.w.t. His Words ordinary Book - but direct revelations from Allah s.w.t. His Words

are perfected and expounded, containing profound Wisdom: more are perfected and expounded, containing profound Wisdom: more

so when He addresses us specifically byso when He addresses us specifically by "O You who Believe (who "O You who Believe (who

have attained to Faith)!" have attained to Faith)!" - - we must respond : "we must respond : "LabbaykAllah!LabbaykAllah!" (Here " (Here

I am O Allah! - am ready to heed & obey).I am O Allah! - am ready to heed & obey).



Why does it begin with “Why does it begin with “O You who have attained to faithO You who have attained to faith”? what is ”? what is

the implication of this and how are we to respond?the implication of this and how are we to respond?

The state of consciousness that we are in, ascertain our attitude of The state of consciousness that we are in, ascertain our attitude of

behaviour. By the warning “behaviour. By the warning “do not put yourself forward before Allah do not put yourself forward before Allah

and His Messengerand His Messenger”, do you think that this concerns others more than ”, do you think that this concerns others more than

you? Who is the one directly reading this verse? How often have we you? Who is the one directly reading this verse? How often have we

forgotten that as Muslims, a higher law rules over us at every occasion?forgotten that as Muslims, a higher law rules over us at every occasion?



Consider the times when our considerations exclude Allah and His Consider the times when our considerations exclude Allah and His

Messenger s.a.a.w. In such circumstances, how would our behaviour be Messenger s.a.a.w. In such circumstances, how would our behaviour be

judged?judged?

Remain conscious of Allah – a key state of consciousness. Our minds Remain conscious of Allah – a key state of consciousness. Our minds

are usually directed at other than Allah. To develop this, one must are usually directed at other than Allah. To develop this, one must

strive to remember Allah at all times. strive to remember Allah at all times. RememberRemember: what are the 6 : what are the 6

important qualities for important qualities for TAQWATAQWA listed by Imam al-Ghazalie r.h.? listed by Imam al-Ghazalie r.h.?

What do you think is the implication when Allah s.w.t. informs us What do you think is the implication when Allah s.w.t. informs us

that He is “that He is “All-Hearing, All-KnowingAll-Hearing, All-Knowing”?”?


““O you who have attained to faith! Do not raise your voices O you who have attained to faith! Do not raise your voices

above the voice of the Prophet, and neither speak loudly to above the voice of the Prophet, and neither speak loudly to

him, as you would speak loudly to one another, lest all your him, as you would speak loudly to one another, lest all your

[good] deeds come to nought without your perceiving it.”[good] deeds come to nought without your perceiving it.”




YAA – AI-YU-HAL – LA-DZEE-NA – AA –MA-NUU

LAA – TAR – FA- ‘UU – ASW- WAA –TA -KUM

FAU - QA – SWAU-TIN – NA -BIYY

O you who have attained to faithO you who have attained to faith

Do not raise your voices Do not raise your voices

above the voice of the Prophetabove the voice of the Prophet


BA’ –DWI-KUM – LI-BA’-DW IN AN – TAH – BA – TWA – A’ – MAA – LU-KUM

WA – AN – TUM – LAA – TASH – ‘U- RUU-N

WA-LAA – TAJ – HARUU – LA-HU – BIL- QAU-LI – KAJAH-RIand neither speak loudly to him as you would speak loudly and neither speak loudly to him as you would speak loudly

to one another, to one another, lest all your [good] deeds come to nought lest all your [good] deeds come to nought

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Although the Prophet s.a.w is no more around, yet we know that

the words of the Quran remains relevant until the end of the world.

In spite of the fact that our Prophet may not be physically present,

yet Allah s.w.t. deems it necessary still, to record this to posterity. He

was appointed by Allah to bear witness over his ummah, and we as

Muslims must ask ourselves, how would our prophet s.a.w. rate our

behaviour?



Muslims are ever mindful that our life is to bear witness to two

realities : “Allah and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w..” Our

conduct is always measured with this reality in mind, how should we

behave in Allah's presence and in the presence of His messenger,

when we claim to be Muslims?

Our speech and voice, speaking loudly and carelessly, reveals our

inner state, our inclination towards relying upon our ego & desire

(Nafsul-‘Ammara and Hawa’). This brashness, often may be the way

we speak to one another, does not assist us in forming our disposition

and gaining higher consciousness.



How is the tone of voice related to the possibility of losing the

goodness of our deeds?

The speech is the most conspicuous means of our expression, yet

it can betray much of who or what we are. We may not be conscious

of this because our tongues seem to be directly linked to our

emotions and our Nafsul-‘Ammarah.

Are we always conscious of this whenever we speak?


““And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not

haughtily on earth: for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of haughtily on earth: for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of

self- conceit, acts in a boastful manner. Hence, be modest in thy bearing, self- conceit, acts in a boastful manner. Hence, be modest in thy bearing,

and lower thy voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the [loud] voice and lower thy voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the [loud] voice

of asses…”of asses…”

((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18-19Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18-19))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

““Go (then), you and your brother, with My signs and do not slacken in My Go (then), you and your brother, with My signs and do not slacken in My

remembrance. Go forth, both of you, unto Pharaoh: for, verily, he has remembrance. Go forth, both of you, unto Pharaoh: for, verily, he has

transgressed all bounds of equity! But speak unto him in a mild manner transgressed all bounds of equity! But speak unto him in a mild manner

((QAW-LAN - LAI-YI-NANQAW-LAN - LAI-YI-NAN), so that he might bethink himself or [at least] be ), so that he might bethink himself or [at least] be

filled with apprehension.filled with apprehension.

((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 42-44Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 42-44))



A saying from Imam ‘Ali (karramAllaahu wajhah) :

““The tongue of the wise is behind his heart, The tongue of the wise is behind his heart,

(whereas) the heart of the fool is behind his tongue.”(whereas) the heart of the fool is behind his tongue.”

LI-SAA-NUL – ‘AA-QIL, WA-RA- A - QOL-BIHLI-SAA-NUL – ‘AA-QIL, WA-RA- A - QOL-BIH

WA-QAL-BUL – AWA-QAL-BUL – AHH – MAQ, WA-RA - A – LISAA - NIH – MAQ, WA-RA - A – LISAA - NIH


A caravan from the tribe of Bani Tamim seeking prophet

s.a.w.’s advise as to who among them should be their leader.

Two prominent companions began to offer their suggestions

which lead to differences of opinion which intensified into an

argument with raised voices.

On that occasion this verse was revealed. Both of them felt

that this verse was directed at them and were repentant.

AS-BAAB – AL-NUZULAS-BAAB – AL-NUZUL OF SURAH HUJURAT 46 VERSE 2


A companion by the name of Tsabit ibn Qays, who were among

them, after hearing this verse, left, and kept himself in his house

weeping and crying for several days. People began to notice his

absence, until the Prophet s.a.w. that came to know about it,

summon for him.

When asked as to the reason for this, Tsabit ibn Qays explained:

“It is concerning that verse which warned us not to raise our voices

above yours. O Messenger of Allah.... for (you see) I have a very loud

voice. I am worried that because of this, all my deeds would be

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The prophet s.a.w. then said, “You are not that person whom

this verse is speaking about. You will live and die in righteousness.”

Regarding this Tsabit ibn Qays, when a verse came saying that

Allah does not like those who are proud and arrogant, he came to

the Prophet s.a.w. crying. He was worried for himself since he is

always leading his tribesman. He was very concerned that perhaps

Allah was referring to him.


Such was the sensitivity shown by this companion whom the

Prophet s.a.w always gave assurance to him that he is not the one

who is being said by the verse. On the contrary, he, Tsabit ibn Qays,

was destined to be amongst those honoured by Allah s.w.t. It was in

the campaign during a battle in Yamamah that Tsabit ibn Qays was

bestowed with Shaheed (martyrdom). Even after this there were

signs of his Karamah (bestowal of miracles upon the righteous). One

of his companions dreamt of him giving specific instructions as to

settle some of his previous debts.


Scholars of Hadith said that it was never known whether there

is any other Muslim who was able to give “wasiyat” (last

testament) after their death, except for Tsabit ibn Qays r.a.

extracted from “Tafsir al-Durr-al-Mantsur 7: 546-550


““Behold, they who lower their voices in the presence of Allah’s Behold, they who lower their voices in the presence of Allah’s

Messenger - it is they whose hearts Allah has tested [and opened] Messenger - it is they whose hearts Allah has tested [and opened]

to consciousness of Himself (to consciousness of Himself (TAQWATAQWA); [and] theirs shall be ); [and] theirs shall be

forgiveness and a reward supreme.”forgiveness and a reward supreme.”




““Verily, [O Prophet,] as for those who call thee from without thy Verily, [O Prophet,] as for those who call thee from without thy

private apartments - most of them do not use their reason:”private apartments - most of them do not use their reason:”




“And if they had been patient until you [could] come out to

them, it would have been better for them. But Allah is

Forgiving and Merciful.”

(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 5)




Signs or test of those who with Signs or test of those who with TAQWATAQWA

Our Our ulamaulama' (heirs of the prophet s.a.a.w.) uses their observation of ' (heirs of the prophet s.a.a.w.) uses their observation of

ADABADAB in speech too, as a yardstick to measure whether students have in speech too, as a yardstick to measure whether students have

been educated or not. Allah s.w.t. alludes to this aspect for the been educated or not. Allah s.w.t. alludes to this aspect for the

Prophet s.a.a.w. regarding the demeanour of those who met him: Prophet s.a.a.w. regarding the demeanour of those who met him:

""Those that lower their voice in the presence of Allah's Messenger― Those that lower their voice in the presence of Allah's Messenger―

their hearts has Allah tested for piety: for them is Forgiveness and a their hearts has Allah tested for piety: for them is Forgiveness and a

great Rewardgreat Reward.”.”



Signs of those who lacks Signs of those who lacks TAQWATAQWA

Like-wise, it is to be expected that those whose hearts has not yet Like-wise, it is to be expected that those whose hearts has not yet

pass the standard would display uncouth manners, due to their pass the standard would display uncouth manners, due to their

ignorance and lack of ignorance and lack of Swobr’Swobr’ (patience & perseverance). (patience & perseverance).

The Prophet s.a.a.w., as also the Islamic scholars, would patiently The Prophet s.a.a.w., as also the Islamic scholars, would patiently

overlook this in their students, out of concern for their reform (overlook this in their students, out of concern for their reform (islaHislaH) – ) –

and most of the time having to endure such ill-mannered behaviour. and most of the time having to endure such ill-mannered behaviour.



Signs of those who lacks Signs of those who lacks TAQWATAQWA

Thus although they endure such attitude from their students or Thus although they endure such attitude from their students or

followers, but all is still not lost, for Allah s.w.t. continues with followers, but all is still not lost, for Allah s.w.t. continues with

this assurance:"this assurance:"but Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.but Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.""


Always remembering to follow the example of our Prophet’s Always remembering to follow the example of our Prophet’s akhlaqakhlaq::

““And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that

[deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and

him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend. But none him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend. But none

is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except

one having a great portion [of good].”one having a great portion [of good].”

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“Endure, then, with patience (all that they may say] -always remembering

that it is none but Allah who gives thee the strength to endure adversity -

and do not grieve over them, and neither be distressed by the false

arguments which they devise.”

(Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 127)



WASW – BIR – WA-MAA – SWOB-RU-KA – IL-LA – BIL-LAAH – WA-LAA- TAH - ZAN – ‘A- LAI - HIM

WA-LAA – TA-KU – FEE - DWAI-QIM – MIM-MAA - YAM – KU-RUU-N

““MAKE due allowance for man's nature (disposition), and enjoin MAKE due allowance for man's nature (disposition), and enjoin

the doing of what is right; and leave alone all those who choose to the doing of what is right; and leave alone all those who choose to

remain ignorant.”remain ignorant.”

((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 199Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 199))



KHU-DZIL- ‘AF-WU – WA’ – MUR – BIL - ’URFI – WA – A’ – RIDW – ‘A- NIL – JAA – HI - LEE-N



““And it was by Allah's grace that you [O Prophet] did deal gently And it was by Allah's grace that you [O Prophet] did deal gently

with your followers: for if you had been harsh and hard of heart, with your followers: for if you had been harsh and hard of heart,

they would indeed have broken away from you. Pardon them, they would indeed have broken away from you. Pardon them,

then, and pray that they be forgiven. And take counsel with them then, and pray that they be forgiven. And take counsel with them

in all matters of public concern; then, when you have decided upon in all matters of public concern; then, when you have decided upon

a course of action, place your trust in Allah: for, verily, Allah loves a course of action, place your trust in Allah: for, verily, Allah loves

those who place their trust in Him.”those who place their trust in Him.”

((Qur’an: Aali-’Imran: 3: 159Qur’an: Aali-’Imran: 3: 159))




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.”



"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have

forgotten or erred. forgotten or erred.

Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which

You laid upon those before us. You laid upon those before us.

Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no

ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have

mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory

over the disbelieving people."over the disbelieving people."



“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with

reverential fear, give me success in that which is most

pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!

O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make

me live and die in Thy creed!

O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to

enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of

right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the

servants of righteousness,"


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).).


O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims

and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones, and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,

without tasting humiliation or turmoil.without tasting humiliation or turmoil.


‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammad ammad

and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammad ammad

(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).


““Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!

(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!

And Peace on the Messengers! And Peace on the Messengers!

And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”


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