[Slideshare] akhlaq- (january-2015) -lesson #3 -about-the-nafs-(4-february-2015)

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 (Kuluq) disposition.”

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

““INTRODUCTION TO THE 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

LESSON # 3 – LESSON # 3 –

ABOUT THE ‘NAFS’ (SELF)

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““Guide us to Guide us to the straight path the straight path -The path of those upon whom -The path of those upon whom

You have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked You have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked

[Your] anger or of those who are astray.[Your] anger or of those who are astray.

((Qur’an: al-Fatihah: 1: 5-7Qur’an: al-Fatihah: 1: 5-7))


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“ “ That is the That is the Knower of the unseen Knower of the unseen and and the witnessedthe witnessed, ,

the the Exalted in MightExalted in Might, the , the Merciful,Merciful, Who perfected Who perfected

everything which He created and everything which He created and began the creation began the creation

of man from clay.of man from clay. Then He made his posterity Then He made his posterity out of out of

the extract of a liquid disdainedthe extract of a liquid disdained. Then He . Then He proportioned proportioned

himhim and and breathed into breathed into him (him (MIN RUUMIN RUUHHI-HII-HI) from ) from His His

[created] soul [created] soul and made for you and made for you hearinghearing and and visionvision

and and heartshearts; little are you grateful.”; little are you grateful.”

((Qur’an: Sajda: 32: 6-9Qur’an: Sajda: 32: 6-9))


““And they ask you, [O Muhammad], about the soul (And they ask you, [O Muhammad], about the soul (RURUHH). ).

Say, "The soul (Say, "The soul (RURUHH) is of the affair of my Lord. And mankind ) is of the affair of my Lord. And mankind

have not been given of knowledge except a little.”have not been given of knowledge except a little.”

((Qur’an: al-Isra‘: 17: 85Qur’an: al-Isra‘: 17: 85))




““AND ON EARTH there are signs [of Allah’s exis-tence, AND ON EARTH there are signs [of Allah’s exis-tence,

visible] to all who are endowed with inner certainty, just as visible] to all who are endowed with inner certainty, just as

[there are signs thereof] within your own selves (F[there are signs thereof] within your own selves (FEE-EE-

ANFUSIKUMANFUSIKUM) : can you not, then, see? ) : can you not, then, see?

((Qur’an: Dzaariyat:51: 20-21Qur’an: Dzaariyat:51: 20-21))




““Consider the human self (Consider the human self (NAFSNAFS), and how it is ), and how it is

formed in accordance with what it is meant to be, formed in accordance with what it is meant to be,

and how it is imbued with moral failings as well as and how it is imbued with moral failings as well as

with consciousness of Allah! with consciousness of Allah!

To a happy state shall indeed attain he who causes To a happy state shall indeed attain he who causes

this [this [NAFSNAFS - self] to - self] to grow in puritygrow in purity, and truly lost is , and truly lost is

he who buries it [in darkness].”he who buries it [in darkness].”

((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 7-10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 7-10))



The teaching of Islam is not merely concerned about the

outward manifestation of one’s submission (although important and

indispensible).

Its perfection which is important and indispensible – perhaps

many may disregard - is the concept of IHSAN that requires the inner

dimension of a Muslim’s servitude and worship. Since the essence of

‘ibadat is the intention, residing in our spiritual heart/mind (QALB)

which requires sincerity (IKHLASw), knowledge on how to maintain

it’s purity and growth is vital.

Thus knowledge about the nature and state of our spiritual Self

(NAFS) is very important.




“He (Allah) it is who has sent unto the unlettered

people a messenger from among themselves, to convey

unto them His messages, and (YUZAK-KII-HIM) to

cause them to grow in purity, and to impart unto them

the divine writ as well as wisdom - whereas before that

they were indeed, most obviously, lost in error.”

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2)



Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. was sent as the educator of mankind

par excellence. The previous verse explains the manner of his

approach and most significant (important and indispensible) is the

stage of TAZKIYYATUN-NUFUS (Purification and growth of the spiritual

Selves) before his imparting or teaching them the Qur’an (al-Kitab) and

As-Sunnah (al-Hikmah).

And unlike secular education, what truly defines the essence of a

person in Islamic worldview is his soul or spiritual Self. Mere outward

transformation only is unacceptable without also a corresponding

inner change.


For in Islam, the success of our education is not merely in Muslims

being knowledgeable but requires that such knowledge must transform

their disposition (AKHLAQ) with noble virtues - the raison d'être of our

Prophet’s mission as in one of his sayings.

““Verily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except toVerily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except to

perfect the noble perfect the noble AkhlaqAkhlaq (disposition of mankind).” (disposition of mankind).”

((Hadith reported by MalikHadith reported by Malik) )


And “ AKHLAQ “, as asserted by Imam Hujwiri rahm.a. :

“are non-contrived praiseworthy actions not proceeding from

particular motives. Their outer form is in harmony with their

inner truth; they are actions devoid of pretension.”


““The state (The state (HAI-A-TUNHAI-A-TUN) , in the inner self () , in the inner self (LIN - NAFSILIN - NAFSI), rooted or ), rooted or

stable (stable (RAA-SI-RAA-SI-KHKHATUNATUN), as a consequence of which actions in the ), as a consequence of which actions in the

person are engendered (person are engendered (TAS-DURUU - ANHA - AL-AF-’ALTAS-DURUU - ANHA - AL-AF-’AL), with ), with

ease (ease (BI YUS-RIN BI YUS-RIN ) and facility () and facility (WA –SU-HUU-LATINWA –SU-HUU-LATIN), without the ), without the

need for thoughts and effort (need for thoughts and effort (MIN – GHAYRI -HAA-JA - TIN – ILAA- MIN – GHAYRI -HAA-JA - TIN – ILAA-

FIK-RATIN – WA RAWIY-YAFIK-RATIN – WA RAWIY-YA)”)”

- - Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali rhm.a.Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali rhm.a.

Meaning ….From root :


“But as for those who strive hard (JAHIDU) in Our cause -We shall

most certainly guide them onto paths that lead unto Us: for,

behold, Allah is indeed with the doers of good (MUHSINEEN).”

(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69)



“O you who have attained to faith! (ISwBIRU) Be patient in

adversity, and (SwOBIRU) vie in patience with one another ;

and (ROBITwU) remain stationed (ever ready to do what is

right) and (be conscious and) fear Allah (TAQWALLAH); that

you may be successful.”

(Qur’an: Aali-’Imran: 3: 200)




““Consider the human self (Consider the human self (NAFSNAFS), and ), and how it is how it is

formed in accordance with what it is meant to beformed in accordance with what it is meant to be,”,”

((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 7-10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 7-10))



The first that a person is naturally aware of is – “himself /

herself”. This consciousness naturally develops and everything else

becomes identified relative to it.

As mankind is created in “the best conformation”, he is equipped

with capabilities. Inherent within him are faculties with great

potentials, if not properly nurtured may cause its growth to become

distorted or unbalanced.

Amongst the latent powers or faculties termed as “Quw-wah”,

some of which are also inherent in some other beings, yet it is

mankind that possess all of these. Yet which one uniquely

distinguishes mankind as human?


NON-LIVING PLANTS ANIMALS HUMANSNON-LIVING PLANTS ANIMALS HUMANS

Sustenance

Growth (Physical)

Procreation (sexual)

Movement at will

Thought & Speech

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““THE MOST GRACIOUS has imparted this Qur’an THE MOST GRACIOUS has imparted this Qur’an

[unto man]. He has created man: He has imparted [unto man]. He has created man: He has imparted

unto him unto him articulate thought and speech articulate thought and speech ((AL-AL-

BAYANBAYAN).”).”

((Qur’an: Rahman: 55: 1-4Qur’an: Rahman: 55: 1-4))




LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABBy : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailExtracted from:Extracted from:All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

Our Prophet’s upbringing s.a.a.w. contains much wisdom we Our Prophet’s upbringing s.a.a.w. contains much wisdom we

must learn from, amongst which was firstly his being given a must learn from, amongst which was firstly his being given a

good name. Naming in fact is the beginning of a child’s good name. Naming in fact is the beginning of a child’s

cognitive and communicative education. cognitive and communicative education.

Then our Prophet s.a.w. was nurtured amongst the bedouin Then our Prophet s.a.w. was nurtured amongst the bedouin

tribe of tribe of Bani Sa’adah, Bani Sa’adah, which instilled in him the pure Arabic which instilled in him the pure Arabic

language and the noble mannerism.language and the noble mannerism.

Imam Muhammad Idris Ash-Shafi-’ie Imam Muhammad Idris Ash-Shafi-’ie rhm.a. excelled in the rhm.a. excelled in the

Arabic language and learning the bedouin ways, before he Arabic language and learning the bedouin ways, before he

went on learning and mastering other Islamic sciences.went on learning and mastering other Islamic sciences.


The Malays cherish “The Malays cherish “Budi BahasaBudi Bahasa” as the noble traits in a ” as the noble traits in a

person. person.

““BudiBudi” in my understanding is similar to Islamic concept of ” in my understanding is similar to Islamic concept of

““muru-ahmuru-ah” (wholesome, being a human;) with “” (wholesome, being a human;) with “FutuwwaFutuwwa” ”

(chivalry), and (chivalry), and

as to “as to “BahasaBahasa” his/her excellence in speech and decorum.” his/her excellence in speech and decorum.


The most obvious beginning for a child’s education is the The most obvious beginning for a child’s education is the

spoken words, or sound or even the noise which may impact spoken words, or sound or even the noise which may impact

their development. their development.

Thus the Thus the SunnahSunnah – reciting Qur’an, the Adzan, story telling, as – reciting Qur’an, the Adzan, story telling, as

well as the traditional lullaby (‘well as the traditional lullaby (‘sha’irsha’ir ‘or ‘ ‘or ‘pantun nasihatpantun nasihat’’) or ) or

of Islamic of Islamic nasheednasheed and and Du’aDu’a, etc.. cannot be under-estimated., etc.. cannot be under-estimated.


Speaking to a child should be done with clarity , in our diction Speaking to a child should be done with clarity , in our diction

or pronunciation, mindful of the message In our heart / mind or pronunciation, mindful of the message In our heart / mind

when we convey it without us lapsing into gibberish. when we convey it without us lapsing into gibberish.

Thus, exposure to the Qur’anic recitations would in actual fact Thus, exposure to the Qur’anic recitations would in actual fact

not only be exposing them to a “not only be exposing them to a “perfected speech from Allahperfected speech from Allah” ”

but also invoking blessings and other attending bestowals but also invoking blessings and other attending bestowals

upon the child.upon the child.


Exposure to direct human voice must be preferred to sound (of Exposure to direct human voice must be preferred to sound (of

musical) inanimate machine or even television. Shelter them musical) inanimate machine or even television. Shelter them

from those with uncouth trait and especially evil people. Do not from those with uncouth trait and especially evil people. Do not

ignore or take this advice lightly.ignore or take this advice lightly.

When speaking the volume or tone of our voice etc. ; the When speaking the volume or tone of our voice etc. ; the

courtesy inherent within the manner of our speech; the courtesy inherent within the manner of our speech; the

accompanying emotions, feeling and our stress in moral values accompanying emotions, feeling and our stress in moral values

etc. are very important to be considered as these would etc. are very important to be considered as these would

inevitably be absorbed by the child – even while they are in their inevitably be absorbed by the child – even while they are in their

crib/cradle. crib/cradle. LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABBy : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailExtracted from:Extracted from:All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

Remember: Remember: The key to clarity in one’s thoughts depends very The key to clarity in one’s thoughts depends very

much upon the clarity of one’s language proficiency. much upon the clarity of one’s language proficiency.

And a young child can be taught several languages. They have a And a young child can be taught several languages. They have a

tremendous capacity and love to imitate (tremendous capacity and love to imitate (HUB-BUT-TAQ-LEEDHUB-BUT-TAQ-LEED).).

An Arabic saying : “An Arabic saying : “Memorising when young is like etching on Memorising when young is like etching on

stones, whereas memorising when one is old (in comparison) it stones, whereas memorising when one is old (in comparison) it

would be like writing on waterwould be like writing on water.”.”

Rote learning in a child’s education is very necessary, although Rote learning in a child’s education is very necessary, although

we should be creative to ensure effectiveness.we should be creative to ensure effectiveness.


Through the teaching of language which utilizes stories and Through the teaching of language which utilizes stories and

anecdotes, we transfer our cultural , historical , religious and anecdotes, we transfer our cultural , historical , religious and

moral values, connecting them to aspects or our ancestral moral values, connecting them to aspects or our ancestral

heritage, instilling in them dignity and rootedness, which are heritage, instilling in them dignity and rootedness, which are

important to formation of an identity (important to formation of an identity (shakh-siyyahshakh-siyyah).).

If these are neglected – If these are neglected – na-’uudzu-billahna-’uudzu-billah – we would have lost – we would have lost

the opportunity and may even, by its omission, exposed the child the opportunity and may even, by its omission, exposed the child

to defective factors in their formative upbringing that may to defective factors in their formative upbringing that may

impede their future Islamic education. impede their future Islamic education.


BRIEF ORIENTATION FOR MUSLIM EDUCATORS

Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor ”Teachers of PPIS Kindergarten -2012”

Organized by PPIS

Extracted from:Extracted from:


Extracted from:Extracted from:BRIEF ORIENTATION FOR MUSLIM EDUCATORS

Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor ”Teachers of PPIS Kindergarten -2012”

Organized by PPISAll Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

In original Malay, each Pantun usually has four lines (stanzas), each consists of

only four words. First two stanzas usually serves as foreshadow of the actual

message in the next two stanzas, and both must share its rhymed endings.

My translation may not fulfil the ‘four-words-per-line’ criteria, only the rhyme.

““Pulau pandan jauh ketengah,Pulau pandan jauh ketengah,

Gunung Daik bercabang tiga, Gunung Daik bercabang tiga,

Hancur badan dikandung tanah,Hancur badan dikandung tanah,

Budi baik dikenang juga”Budi baik dikenang juga”

““Island of Pandan glistens in the wave,Island of Pandan glistens in the wave,Mountain of Daik with three peaks appeared,Mountain of Daik with three peaks appeared,

Though our body be destroyed completely in the grave,Though our body be destroyed completely in the grave,But our deeds of kindness will forever be remembered”But our deeds of kindness will forever be remembered”


English translation

““Tinggi sungguh gunung Daik,Tinggi sungguh gunung Daik,

Mercunya nampak terang berkilau,Mercunya nampak terang berkilau,

Kalau asal benih yang baik,Kalau asal benih yang baik,

Jatuh ke laut menjadi pulau.”Jatuh ke laut menjadi pulau.”

““Majestic is mount Daik with awe and radiance,Majestic is mount Daik with awe and radiance,With the sun atop its peak they appear to merge,With the sun atop its peak they appear to merge,

If a seed is truly derived from that of excellence, If a seed is truly derived from that of excellence, When thrown in the sea an island will emerge”When thrown in the sea an island will emerge”


English translation

““Pisang emas bawa belayar,Pisang emas bawa belayar,

Masak sebiji di atas peti,Masak sebiji di atas peti,

Hutang emas boleh dibayar,Hutang emas boleh dibayar,

Hutang budi dibawa mati.”Hutang budi dibawa mati.”

““Golden banana for a journey is laid,Golden banana for a journey is laid, One is ripen upon a crate aplenty ,One is ripen upon a crate aplenty ,

Debt in gold can certainly be repaid,Debt in gold can certainly be repaid,But the debt of kindness is to be borne for eternity”But the debt of kindness is to be borne for eternity”


English translation

“Bunga melati bunga di darat,

Bunga seroja di tepi kali,

Hina besi kerana karat,

Hina manusia tidak berbudi.”

““Wide is the fragrance a jasmine cast,Wide is the fragrance a jasmine cast, The lotus excel in its beauty and purity,The lotus excel in its beauty and purity,

Iron is despised because of its rust,Iron is despised because of its rust,A person is despised for lacking in morality”A person is despised for lacking in morality”


English translation

““Halia ini tanam-tanaman, Halia ini tanam-tanaman,

Ke barat juga akan rebahnya, Ke barat juga akan rebahnya,

Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman, Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman,

Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya”Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya”

““Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn,

Life in this world is but on borrowed times, Life in this world is but on borrowed times, For the Hereafter is where all must eternally return”For the Hereafter is where all must eternally return”


English translation

““Berburu ke padang datar, Berburu ke padang datar,

Mendapat rusa belang kaki, Mendapat rusa belang kaki,

Berguru kepalang ajar, Berguru kepalang ajar,

Bagaikan bunga kembang tak jadi”Bagaikan bunga kembang tak jadi”

““To go hunting on the plains deserted, To go hunting on the plains deserted, Tracking a deer till it meet its doom, Tracking a deer till it meet its doom,

If in learning one is lazy, dull and half-hearted,If in learning one is lazy, dull and half-hearted,Like flower that wilted as bud, before it can Like flower that wilted as bud, before it can ever bloom.” ever bloom.”


English translation

““Buah cempedak di luar pagar, Buah cempedak di luar pagar,

Ambilkan galah tolong jolokkanAmbilkan galah tolong jolokkan

Saya budak baru belajar, Saya budak baru belajar,

Kalau salah tolong tunjukkan”Kalau salah tolong tunjukkan”

““Out on the fence a jackfruit is leaning,Out on the fence a jackfruit is leaning,To pull it with a pole the fruit can be harvested,To pull it with a pole the fruit can be harvested,

I am just a learner very new to this learning,I am just a learner very new to this learning,Hoping to be corrected wherever I have erred.”Hoping to be corrected wherever I have erred.”


English translation

“Ke hulu memotong pagar,

Jangan terpotong batang durian,

Carilah guru tempat belajar,

Jangan menyesal dihari kemudian.”

““The fence needs cutting as well as cleaning,The fence needs cutting as well as cleaning,But do not destroy the branch of the durian tree,But do not destroy the branch of the durian tree,

Seek out a teacher to guide you in your learning,Seek out a teacher to guide you in your learning,Lest great is the regret, your future will be.”Lest great is the regret, your future will be.”


English translation

““Anak teruna menanam betik,Anak teruna menanam betik,

Buah cempedak di dalam raga,Buah cempedak di dalam raga,

Apa guna berwajah cantik,Apa guna berwajah cantik,

Kalau kurang budi bahasa.”Kalau kurang budi bahasa.”

““A young man planted a papaya tree,A young man planted a papaya tree,A jackfruit is placed inside a basket,A jackfruit is placed inside a basket,

What is the use having only physical beauty,What is the use having only physical beauty,When you lack humanity, culture and etiquette ”When you lack humanity, culture and etiquette ”


English translation

““Berakit-rakit ke-hulu,Berakit-rakit ke-hulu,

Berenang-renang ke-tepian,Berenang-renang ke-tepian,

Bersakit-sakit dahulu,Bersakit-sakit dahulu,

Bersenang-senang kemudian”Bersenang-senang kemudian”

““Rafting upriver to reach the forest trees,Rafting upriver to reach the forest trees,Swimming to the beach to rest on the sand,Swimming to the beach to rest on the sand,

So patiently persevere all initial difficulties.So patiently persevere all initial difficulties.To certainly attain the happiness in the end.”To certainly attain the happiness in the end.”


English translation

““Orang Daik memacu kuda,Orang Daik memacu kuda,

Kuda dipacu deras sekali,Kuda dipacu deras sekali,

Buat baik berpada-pada,Buat baik berpada-pada,

Buat jahat jangan sekali”Buat jahat jangan sekali”

““People of Daik on horses in a valley ,People of Daik on horses in a valley ,Racing on their steed in rows of two,Racing on their steed in rows of two,

Spread you goodness with wisdom appropriately,Spread you goodness with wisdom appropriately,Not a single deed of evil must you ever do.”Not a single deed of evil must you ever do.”


English translation

Berbunga lebat pohon rambutan,Berbunga lebat pohon rambutan,

Hinggap tempua berjuntai kaki,Hinggap tempua berjuntai kaki,

Bila dapat memandang rang bulan,Bila dapat memandang rang bulan,

Jangan dilupa rumput di kaki.”Jangan dilupa rumput di kaki.”

““The bloom of the flower on the rambutan tree,The bloom of the flower on the rambutan tree, The weaver bird’s nesting is amazing indeed, The weaver bird’s nesting is amazing indeed,

When you can marvel at the full moon and its beauty,When you can marvel at the full moon and its beauty,Forget not the grass which humbly lay at your feet ”Forget not the grass which humbly lay at your feet ”


English translation

““Dikala pagi pergi berdagang,Dikala pagi pergi berdagang,

Menyara hidup untuk keluarga,Menyara hidup untuk keluarga,

Rela ku mati berputih tulang,Rela ku mati berputih tulang,

Dari hidup berputih mata.”Dari hidup berputih mata.”

““Morning to the market where trading is assured, Morning to the market where trading is assured, Seeking provision for family not for fame,Seeking provision for family not for fame,

Honouring justice and truth, death is preferred,Honouring justice and truth, death is preferred,Rather than life of self-pity, perpetually in shame.”Rather than life of self-pity, perpetually in shame.”


English translation

““Salam menghadap, hamba dan dayang,Salam menghadap, hamba dan dayang,

Raja bermalam di dendang teruja, Raja bermalam di dendang teruja,

Dalam kitab ada terlarang,Dalam kitab ada terlarang,

Perkara yang haram jangan dicuba.”Perkara yang haram jangan dicuba.”

“ “ With looks so dignified, all the servant and maiden, With looks so dignified, all the servant and maiden, With manners and charm, before the resting king,With manners and charm, before the resting king,

The Book (Qur’an) has clarified all that is forbidden,The Book (Qur’an) has clarified all that is forbidden,Whatever is ‘haram’ therefore, refrain yourself from doing”Whatever is ‘haram’ therefore, refrain yourself from doing”


English translation

“ “ Gelama, senohong disalut lumpur,Gelama, senohong disalut lumpur,

Masak nasi santan biasa,Masak nasi santan biasa,

Apa guna sombong dan takbur,Apa guna sombong dan takbur,

Rosak hati badan binasa.”Rosak hati badan binasa.”

““Fishing for trout from the muddy river,Fishing for trout from the muddy river, Coconut milk with rice, the usual way of cooking, Coconut milk with rice, the usual way of cooking,

Avoid being proud and arrogance in behaviour,Avoid being proud and arrogance in behaviour,Such corrupted heart destroys, your entire being”Such corrupted heart destroys, your entire being”


English translation

Working together in planting the rice,Under the mid-Day sun the work is done;Doing good towards others one must be wise,Lest your independence trampled your dignity pawned.

English translation


Ramai-ramai menanam padi,

Tanam pula di tengah hari;

Pandai-pandai menanam budi,

Jangan sampai tergadai diri.”

Upon the ruins of the Malacca fort,Restore independence in our spirit and image ,Be ever united throughout with greatest effort,Defend all rights with justice safeguarding all heritage.

English translation

Dr. Burhanuddin Al-HelmyDr. Burhanuddin Al-Helmy


Di atas robohan kota Melaka

Kita dirikan jiwa merdeka

Bersatu padulah segenap baka

Membela hak keadilan pusaka

A spotted fowl is seen at the forest edge.From the side of the well its movement is observed;In the minds of people, one’s good name is etched,A thousand years may pass, yet such goodness will always be remembered.

English translation


Ayam rintik di pinggir hutan,

Nampak dari tepi telaga ;

Nama yang baik jadi ingatan,

Seribu tahun terkenang juga

Seven stars of Pleiades in the night sky is shining,The moon rose majestically from over the horizon;Learning from a teacher requires earnestness in seeking,Whatever one has learnt should not be neglected nor forgotten.

English translation


Bintang tujuh sinar berseri,

Bulan purnama datang menerpa;

Ajaran guru hendak dicari ,

Mana yang dapat janganlah lupa

If you hope to be knownPlant much seeds upon the padi feild Follow the padi for how it is grownHumbling to the ground the heavier its yeild

English translation


Bila diri ingin dikenal

Semailah benih ditengah sawah

Bawalah ilmu padi diladang

Tambah berisi tunduk kebawah

When you wish to be seen as greatAvoid bragging, self-praise and arroganceThe behavior of the hen don’t you ever imitate Only a single egg yet it raised much commotion.

English translation


Bila diri ingin terpandang

Jauhi kata tinggi melambung

Jauhi sifat ayam dikampung

Bertelur satu riuh sekampung

Avoid acting as if you know allConceited with pride pounding your chestRemember well the turtle’s lesson to us allHundred eggs laid yet concealing them is best

English translation


Jauhi sifat kelaku pandai

Angkuh dan sombong menepuk dada

Ingat petua penyu dipantai

Telur beratus namun tak bangga

To be admired like the rose with its fragranceRid yourself of boastful speech and of being arrogantA snake do not lose its venom, while exuding patienceThough amongst thorns of bushes it chose to remain hidden

English translation


Bila ingin harum bak mawar

Jauhi sifat meninggi diri

Bisa ular tidakkan tawar

Walau menyorok batang berduri


“The wise statement is the lost property of the believer,

so wherever he finds it, then he is more worthy of it.”

(Hadith reported by Tirmidzi from Abu Hurayra)


Now, let us look at the traditional Chinese and Indian wisdom


ren zhi chu

People at birth


xing ben shan

Are naturally good


xing xiang jin

Their nature are similar


xi xiang yuan

Their habits become different


gou bu jiao

If negligently or foolishly, not taught,


xing nai qian

Their nature deteriorate/ differ

widely.


jiao zhi dao

The right way to teach,


gui yi zhuan

Is with absolute concentration/ thoroughness

(i.e. patient, determined and constant striving/ disciplining)


31. From virtue weal and wealth outflow

What greater good can mankind know?

32. Virtue enhances joy and gain

Forsaking it is fall and pain.

33. Perform good deeds as much you can

Always and everywhere, O man!

The power of virtue


34. In spotless mind virtue is found

And not in show and swelling sound.

35. Four ills eschew and virtue reach

Lust, anger, envy, evil-speech.

36. Do good enow; defer it not

A deathless aid in death if sought.

The power of virtue


37. Litter-bearer and rider say

Without a word, the fortune’s way.

38. Like stones that block rebirth and pain

Are doing good and good again.

39. Weal flows only from virtue done

The rest is rue and renown gone.

40. Worthy act is virtue done

Vice is what we ought to shun.

The power of virtue


Extracted from:Extracted from:““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF

FIQH FIQH ””Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for

AdultsAdultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail


“And We did not send any messenger except [speaking] in the

language of his people to state clearly for them, and Allah

sends astray [thereby] whom He wills and guides whom He

wills. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.”

(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 4)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

““We the prophets are commanded to place people We the prophets are commanded to place people

according to according to their station their station and and to speak unto them to speak unto them

in accordance with their in accordance with their intellectual capacityintellectual capacity.”.”

((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.aHadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.a.).)


““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you remember Allah The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you remember Allah

when you when you look upon himlook upon him; and ; and whenever he speakswhenever he speaks it increases you your it increases you your

knowledge (of the Deen), and knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deedswith his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to it inspires (motivates) you to

strive for your Hereafter.”strive for your Hereafter.”

((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)



““[At His behest] the sun and the moon run their [At His behest] the sun and the moon run their

appointed courses; [before Him] prostrate themappointed courses; [before Him] prostrate them

selves the stars and the trees. And the skies has He selves the stars and the trees. And the skies has He

raised high, and has devised [for all things] a raised high, and has devised [for all things] a

measure, measure, so that you [too, O men,] might never so that you [too, O men,] might never

transgress the measure [of what is right]:weightransgress the measure [of what is right]:weigh, ,

therefore, [your deeds] with equity (therefore, [your deeds] with equity (QISQISTwTw), and cut ), and cut

not the measure short!”not the measure short!”

((Qur’an: arRahman: 55: 59Qur’an: arRahman: 55: 59))



““Alif. Lam. Ra. A DIVINE WRIT [this revelation] Alif. Lam. Ra. A DIVINE WRIT [this revelation]

which We have bestowed upon thee from on high in which We have bestowed upon thee from on high in

order that thou might bring forth all mankind, by order that thou might bring forth all mankind, by

their Sustainer's leave, their Sustainer's leave, out of the depths of out of the depths of

darkness into the light: onto the way that leads to darkness into the light: onto the way that leads to

the Almightythe Almighty, the One to whom all praise is due ”, the One to whom all praise is due ”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 1Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 1))


“Verily we have honoured the children of Adam. We carry

them on the land and the sea, and have made provision of

good things for them, and have preferred them above many

of those whom We created with a marked preferment.”

(Qur’an: alIsra’: 17: 70)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

“Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order

to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight.

We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful

(rests on his will).”

(Qur’an: alInsan: 76:23)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

“Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until

they change it (BIANFUSIHIM) in themselves (within their own

souls/selves).”

(Qur’an: arRa’d: 13: 11)


““This, because This, because Allah would never change the blessings (NI’MAH) Allah would never change the blessings (NI’MAH)

with which He has graced a people unless they change their with which He has graced a people unless they change their

(ANFUSIHIM) inner selves(ANFUSIHIM) inner selves: and [know] that Allah is allHearing, : and [know] that Allah is allHearing,

allSeeing.”allSeeing.”

((Qur’an: Al Anfal : 8:53Qur’an: Al Anfal : 8:53))



“Many are the Jinns and men We have made for Hell:

they have hearts (QULUB)wherewith they understand

not, eyes (U’YUUN)wherewith they see not, and ears

(UDZUNUN) wherewith they hear not. They are like

cattle nay more misguided: for they are (they who are)

heedless (of warning – ALGHOFILUN.)”

(Qur’an: alA’raf: 7:179)


“But nay they who are bent on evildoing follow but their

own desires , without having any knowledge (of the truth).

And who could guide those whom Allah has [thus] let go

astray, and who (thereupon) have none to succour them?”

(Qur’an: Rum: 30: 29)



“AND SO, set thy face steadfastly towards the [one

evertrue] faith, turning away from all that is false,

in accordance with the natural disposition

(FITwRAH) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,]

not to allow any change to corrupt what Allah has

thus created (LIKHOLQILLAAH) this is the

[purpose of the one] evertrue faith; but most

people know it not.”

(Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30)


““VERILY, in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad) you have a VERILY, in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad) you have a

good example (USWATUN good example (USWATUN HHASANAH) ASANAH) for everyone who for everyone who

looks forward [with hope and awe] to Allah and the Last looks forward [with hope and awe] to Allah and the Last

Day, and remembers Allah unceasingly.Day, and remembers Allah unceasingly.””

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


““Verily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except toVerily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except to

perfect the noble perfect the noble AkhlaqAkhlaq (disposition of mankind).” (disposition of mankind).”

((Hadith reported by MalikHadith reported by Malik) )


““And you (Q Muhammad, stands) on an And you (Q Muhammad, stands) on an exalted standard exalted standard

of character (disposition).”of character (disposition).”

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


“Say: Our life takes its colour from Allah! And who could give a

better colour (to life) than Allah? And it is He (alone) Whom we

worship.”

(Qur’an: alBaqarah: 2: 138)



““Verily, We Verily, We create man in the best conformationcreate man in the best conformation; and thereafter ; and thereafter

We reduce him to the lowest of low We reduce him to the lowest of low exceptingexcepting only such as attain to only such as attain to

faith and do good works: and theirs shall be a reward unending! ”faith and do good works: and theirs shall be a reward unending! ”

((Qur’an: Tin: 95: 16Qur’an: Tin: 95: 16))


ANGELSANGELSJINN (spirits)JINN (spirits)MANKINDMANKINDANIMALSANIMALSPLANTSPLANTS

Elevated to the Elevated to the highest, even highest, even higher than higher than AngelsAngels

Debased to be Debased to be the lowest of the the lowest of the low.low.

IN THE CENTRE

EXTRACTS FROM PREVIOUS MODULE“BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

AngelicAngelic

SatanicSatanic

AdamicAdamic

AnimalisticAnimalistic

VegetativeVegetative

WITHIN MAN, HE SHARES MANY POWERS AS IN OTHER SPECIESWITHIN MAN, HE SHARES MANY POWERS AS IN OTHER SPECIES

MANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULDMANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULD

‘‘AQLIYYAHAQLIYYAH

WAHM/KHAYALIWAHM/KHAYALI

FITRAH SALIMAFITRAH SALIMA

BAHIMIYAHBAHIMIYAH

NABATIYYAHNABATIYYAHEXTRACTS FROM PREVIOUS MODULE

“BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

Al-‘Al-‘AQLIYYAHAQLIYYAH

Power of intelligencePower of intelligence

Al- WAHMIYYAH / KHAYALIYYAHAl- WAHMIYYAH / KHAYALIYYAH

Power of abstraction / imaginationPower of abstraction / imagination




AL-GHADABIYYAHAL-GHADABIYYAH

Power of angerPower of anger

AL-SHAHWIYYAHAL-SHAHWIYYAH

Power of desiresPower of desires




The function and value of every one of these powers or faculties The function and value of every one of these powers or faculties

of the “of the “nafsnafs” is commonly well understood. If man did not have the ” is commonly well understood. If man did not have the

power of reason (intelligence), it would have been impossible for power of reason (intelligence), it would have been impossible for

him to distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong, true and him to distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong, true and

false. false.

If he did not possess the faculty of anger, he could not defend If he did not possess the faculty of anger, he could not defend

himself against attack and aggression. himself against attack and aggression.


If force of sexual attraction and desire did not exist in man, the If force of sexual attraction and desire did not exist in man, the

continued existence of the human species would be endangered. continued existence of the human species would be endangered.

And finally if man lacked the power of imagination, he could not And finally if man lacked the power of imagination, he could not

visualise universals or particulars, and he would be unable to make visualise universals or particulars, and he would be unable to make

any inference based on them. any inference based on them.


As in all things which Allah has created, the principle of moderation As in all things which Allah has created, the principle of moderation

and balance is applicable. The principle also applies to these faculties and balance is applicable. The principle also applies to these faculties

which are to be developed in man. which are to be developed in man.

The means to attain to this Islamic principle of “The means to attain to this Islamic principle of “justice; excellence; justice; excellence;

balance or equilibriumbalance or equilibrium” in the Qur’anic terms ” in the Qur’anic terms of of ‘ADALA, I‘ADALA, IHHSAN, QISSAN, QISTwTw

etc. manifesting these in ourselves as witnesses to etc. manifesting these in ourselves as witnesses to TAUTAUHHEEDEED - -

attestation to Oneness of Allah.attestation to Oneness of Allah.

The golden rule is moderation - The golden rule is moderation - WAWASSAATwTw - neither lacking in nor too - neither lacking in nor too

much (excessive) use of these inherent powers - it will produce certain much (excessive) use of these inherent powers - it will produce certain

traits or disposition (traits or disposition (AAKHKHLAQLAQ) in man. The following chart may explain:) in man. The following chart may explain:


“ “ Quwwah Quwwah ””

((Faculty or PowerFaculty or Power))

IntelligenceIntelligence

AngerAnger

DesireDesire

Imagination /Imagination / abstractionabstraction

DEFICIENTDEFICIENT

StupidityStupidity

CowardiceCowardice

LethargyLethargy

SubmissiveSubmissive

EXCESSIVEEXCESSIVE

SlynessSlyness

FoolhardinessFoolhardiness

RapaciousRapacious

TyrannyTyranny

MODERATIONMODERATION

WisdomWisdom

CourageCourage

Chaste/modestyChaste/modesty

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

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

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

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

(Qur’an:Furqan: 35: 43-44)


““And We gave them clear proofs of the matter [of religion]. And We gave them clear proofs of the matter [of religion]. And And

they did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out they did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out

of jealous animosity between themselves.of jealous animosity between themselves. Indeed, your Lord will Indeed, your Lord will

judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that

over which they used to differ.”over which they used to differ.”

((Qur’an: Jatsiyah: 45: 17Qur’an: Jatsiyah: 45: 17))


“Then We put you, [O Muhammad], on an ordained way concerning the

matter [of religion – SHARI’AH]; so follow it and do not follow the

inclinations of those who do not know. Indeed, they will never avail you

against Allah at all. And indeed, the wrongdoers are allies of one

another; but Allah is the protector of the righteous.”

(Qur’an: Jatsiyah: 45: 18)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

“Fair in the eyes of men is Fair in the eyes of men is the love of things they covetthe love of things they covet: women : women

and sons; heaped-up hoards of gold and silver; horses branded and sons; heaped-up hoards of gold and silver; horses branded

(for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattle and well-tilled (for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattle and well-tilled

land. Such are the possessions of this world's life; land. Such are the possessions of this world's life; but in nearness but in nearness

to Allah is the best of the goals to Allah is the best of the goals (to return to).”(to return to).”

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


"But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee, "But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee,

the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world: the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world:

but but do thou good, as Allah has been good to theedo thou good, as Allah has been good to thee, and seek not , and seek not

(occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who (occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who

do mischief." do mischief."

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


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

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

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

(Qur’an: Aasli ‘Imran: 3: 196-197)


““Behold, Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and the Behold, Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and the

giving (i.e. generosity) to kith and kin (i.e. fellow man), and giving (i.e. generosity) to kith and kin (i.e. fellow man), and

He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He

instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.”instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16 : 90Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16 : 90))


TO BE CONTINUED - TO BE CONTINUED -


““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and grant us the O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and grant us the

ability to follow it.ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant us the And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant us the

ability to reject it.”ability to reject it.”


"O Allah! I ask Your Blessings and peace be upon Muhammad "O Allah! I ask Your Blessings and peace be upon Muhammad

and his Household and companions.”and his Household and companions.”

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O Allah, Thou art the All-Eternal the ever O Allah, Thou art the All-Eternal the ever

Existing the Source of every great Bestowals. Existing the Source of every great Bestowals.

And thanks to Thy great mercy and grace And thanks to Thy great mercy and grace

which is the source of everything happening.which is the source of everything happening.


This new year we beseech You (O Allah) to accept This new year we beseech You (O Allah) to accept

our supplication seeking (Your) protection for us our supplication seeking (Your) protection for us

all from satan, and from his allies and from his all from satan, and from his allies and from his

armies.armies.


And help us to overcome our commanding Self And help us to overcome our commanding Self

((NAFS -AL-AMARAHNAFS -AL-AMARAH) which inclines towards evil ) which inclines towards evil

and wrong. and wrong.

Make it (our Self –Make it (our Self – NAFS NAFS) to always be engaged ) to always be engaged

and busy in matters that will bring us closer to You.and busy in matters that will bring us closer to You.


““O Allah! Verily I beg of You for a O Allah! Verily I beg of You for a NAFSNAFS (self-soul) that is in (self-soul) that is in

tranquillity tranquillity with You, a with You, a NAFS NAFS (a self-soul) that is (a self-soul) that is certain and certain and

believes believes in meeting with You, (a self-soul that is always) in meeting with You, (a self-soul that is always) pleasedpleased

with whatever You have decreed for me, and with whatever You have decreed for me, and satisfiedsatisfied with all that with all that

You have given me.”You have given me.”


O You Who is the Possessor of Honour and Majesty.O You Who is the Possessor of Honour and Majesty.

O You Who is the Most Merciful of those who show O You Who is the Most Merciful of those who show

Mercy.Mercy.


"O Allah! I ask Your Blessings and peace be upon Muhammad "O Allah! I ask Your Blessings and peace be upon Muhammad

and his Household and companions.”and his Household and companions.”


"Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything we may "Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything we may

have done that transgressed our duty; establish our have done that transgressed our duty; establish our

feet firmly and help us against those that resist feet firmly and help us against those that resist

Faith." Faith."



"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. ability to bear.

And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us.

You are our protector, so give us victory over the You are our protector, so give us victory over the

disbelieving people."disbelieving people."


““Our Lord! we believe; then do Thou forgive Our Lord! we believe; then do Thou forgive

us, and have mercy upon us: for Thou art the us, and have mercy upon us: for Thou art the

Best of those Who show mercy!” Best of those Who show mercy!”


"Our Lord! Grant unto us wives/husbands and "Our Lord! Grant unto us wives/husbands and

offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes

and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous." and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous."


"Our Lord! Bestow on us Mercy from Thyself, and "Our Lord! Bestow on us Mercy from Thyself, and

dispose of our affair for us in the right way! “dispose of our affair for us in the right way! “


““Our Lord! we have wronged our own souls: Our Lord! we have wronged our own souls:

if Thou forgive us not and bestow not upon if Thou forgive us not and bestow not upon

us Thy Mercy we shall certainly be lost." us Thy Mercy we shall certainly be lost."


"O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness― "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness―

me, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day me, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day

that the Reckoning will be established!" that the Reckoning will be established!"


"Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who "Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who

came before us into the Faith and leave not in our came before us into the Faith and leave not in our

hearts, rancour (or sense of injury) against those hearts, rancour (or sense of injury) against those

who have believed Our Lord! Thou art indeed Full who have believed Our Lord! Thou art indeed Full

of Kindness, Most Merciful.“of Kindness, Most Merciful.“


“Our Lord! Give us good in this world and

good in the Hereafter and save us from the

torment of the fire!"


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

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .and Companions .


And all the Praises belongs to Allah, And all the Praises belongs to Allah,

Lord Sustainer of all the worldLord Sustainer of all the world


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