[Slideshare] akhlaq- (january-2015) -lesson # 7(a)...

LESSON # 7a – LESSON # 7a –

“BUILDING YOUR SUBMISSION TO ALLAH UPON FIVE ASPECTS”

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

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

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

UPDATED 4 MARCH 2015

““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

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

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




Concerning this state of the nafs (self), it is stated in the Holy

Qur’an:

““And yet, I am not trying to absolve myself: for, verily, man's inner And yet, I am not trying to absolve myself: for, verily, man's inner

self (self (NAFS ‘AMMARAHNAFS ‘AMMARAH), does incite [him] to evil, and saved are ), does incite [him] to evil, and saved are

only they upon whom my Sustainer bestows His grace. Behold, my only they upon whom my Sustainer bestows His grace. Behold, my

Sustainer is much forgiving, a dispenser of grace!“Sustainer is much forgiving, a dispenser of grace!“

((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 53Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 53))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))




“ “O ye who believe! (be conscious of and ) fear Allah (O ye who believe! (be conscious of and ) fear Allah (TAQWATAQWA) )

and let every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for and let every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for

the morrow (hereafter). the morrow (hereafter).

Yea, (be conscious of and) fear Allah (Yea, (be conscious of and) fear Allah (TAQWATAQWA) : for Allah is ) : for Allah is

well-acquainted with (all) that ye do. And be ye not like those well-acquainted with (all) that ye do. And be ye not like those

who forgot Allah; and He made them forget their own souls! who forgot Allah; and He made them forget their own souls!

Such are the rebellious transgressors! Not equal are the Such are the rebellious transgressors! Not equal are the

Companions of the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: it is Companions of the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: it is

the Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.” the Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”

((Qur’an: Surah al-Hashr: 59: 18-20Qur’an: Surah al-Hashr: 59: 18-20) )


EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS:MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS:



““By the By the NAFSNAFS (Soul, or self) , and the proportion and (Soul, or self) , and the proportion and

order given to it; order given to it;

And its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right;― And its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right;―

Truly he succeeds that purifies it, Truly he succeeds that purifies it,

And he fails that corrupts it!”And he fails that corrupts it!”

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



SELFSELF

RELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELFRELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELF



SELFSELF

RELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELFRELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELF

THE SIN OF SELF-CONCEIT*THE SIN OF SELF-CONCEIT*

* Vainglorious; self-centred



SELFSELF

ALLAHALLAH

RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAHRELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAH



SELFSELF

ALLAHALLAH

RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAHRELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAH

THE SIN OF INGRATITUDE*THE SIN OF INGRATITUDE*

* Obstinacy; unyielding



SELFSELF

OTHERSOTHERS

RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERSRELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERS



SELFSELF

OTHERSOTHERS

RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERSRELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERS

THE SIN OF ARROGANCE*THE SIN OF ARROGANCE** Proud; haughty


““Verily, man's inner self (Verily, man's inner self (NAFS ‘AMMARAHNAFS ‘AMMARAH), does incite [him] to ), does incite [him] to

evil, and evil, and saved are only they upon whom my Sustainer bestows saved are only they upon whom my Sustainer bestows

His graceHis grace. Behold, my Sustainer is much forgiving, a dispenser of . Behold, my Sustainer is much forgiving, a dispenser of

grace!“grace!“

((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 53Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 53))


““MAKE due allowance MAKE due allowance for man's nature (by forgiving them), and for man's nature (by forgiving them), and

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

choose to remain ignorant. And if it should happen that a choose to remain ignorant. And if it should happen that a

prompting from Satan stirs thee up [to blind anger], prompting from Satan stirs thee up [to blind anger], seek refuge seek refuge

with Allahwith Allah: behold, He is all-hearing, all-knowing.”: behold, He is all-hearing, all-knowing.”

((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 199-200Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 199-200))


“Verily, they who are conscious of Allah (TAQWA) bethink themselves

[of Him- TADZAK-KARU] whenever any dark suggestion from Satan

touches them - whereupon, lo! they begin to see [things] clearly, even

though their [godless] brethren would [like to] draw them into error:

and then they cannot fail [to do what is right].”

(Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 201-202)



““O mankind! Behold, We have created you all out of a O mankind! Behold, We have created you all out of a

male and a female, and have made you into nations and male and a female, and have made you into nations and

tribes, so that you might come to know one another. tribes, so that you might come to know one another.

Verily, Verily, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the one the one

who is most deeply conscious of Him (who is most deeply conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA). Behold, ). Behold,

Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))


1. We are all familiar with the term “TAQWA”. Yet, what is our

understanding of it? How do Muslims generally perceive this

terminology? Is the perception correct or is it merely a

label?

2. From your own experience – discuss and share your

observation, experience on how much (or little?) of the

subject taught currently, has (or has not?) clarified /

illuminated your understanding (or misunderstanding?) of

this important aspect of the teaching of Islam called

TAQWA.

““Can I get to know Can I get to know you ? What have you ? What have

we learnt?”we learnt?”

You are given only You are given only 30 minutes 30 minutes to complete this assignmentto complete this assignment

TAMRINTAMRIN

(EXERCISE)

(EXERCISE)

“If what one is seeking to have is not known (or vague) to oneself,

how then can one hope to succeed in getting it.” - Zhulkeflee


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

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

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

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

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

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

punishmentpunishment..””

TAQWATAQWA


The usual translation into English is The usual translation into English is ‘reverential fear of Allah’‘reverential fear of Allah’, ,

which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of

this term still evades many. I prefer to use term this term still evades many. I prefer to use term “the “the

‘‘consciousness of Allah’consciousness of Allah’, , which entails factors which lead to true which entails factors which lead to true

obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. - obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. -

obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what

Allah forbade.Allah forbade.

TAQWATAQWA


TAUFIQTAUFIQ HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(success) (guidance)


PARABLE OF THE ROAD

What is ….

TAUFIQTAUFIQ

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(astray)(astray)

(success)

(guidance)PARABLE OF

THE ROAD


TAUFIQTAUFIQ

(missed completely)

(on target)

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(missed completely)

PARABLE IN

ARCHERY


TAUFIQTAUFIQ

(missed completely)

(‘Bulls-eye’)

(on target)

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(missed completely)

PARABLE IN

ARCHERY


If you are wearing an

overflowing robe, how

would you walk through

upon a road full of

bushes of thorns ?

# ۱

PARABLE OF WALKING IN

THORNY PATHWAY


It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?

2 metres

# ۲

Suppose you are shown this lighted path ….

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


But now knowing the reality of where you really are, how would you be walking upon it?

2 metres

# ۲

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazalie rhmImam Abu Hamid al-Ghazalie rhm. [Ref: “al-Ghazalie – . [Ref: “al-Ghazalie –

Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship”] has listed six Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship”] has listed six

important qualities in ‘important qualities in ‘TaqwAllahTaqwAllah’ (consciousness of ’ (consciousness of

Allah):Allah):

TAQWATAQWA


[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS

By conscious awareness we mean the state in which one’s mind By conscious awareness we mean the state in which one’s mind

and feelings are in no way distracted from what one is doing and and feelings are in no way distracted from what one is doing and

saying. Perception is united with action and speech. Thoughts do saying. Perception is united with action and speech. Thoughts do

not wonder. When the mind remains attentive to what one is not wonder. When the mind remains attentive to what one is

doing, when one is whole-heartedly involved, and when nothing doing, when one is whole-heartedly involved, and when nothing

makes one heedless, that is when one has achieved conscious makes one heedless, that is when one has achieved conscious

awareness.awareness.


[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING

Understanding the meaning of one’s words is something that goes Understanding the meaning of one’s words is something that goes

beyond awareness, for one may be conscious of making an beyond awareness, for one may be conscious of making an

utterance, yet not be aware of the meaning of that utterance. utterance, yet not be aware of the meaning of that utterance.

What we mean by understanding therefore is an awareness that What we mean by understanding therefore is an awareness that

also include comprehension of the meaning of one’s utterance. also include comprehension of the meaning of one’s utterance.

People differ in this respect, not sharing a common People differ in this respect, not sharing a common

understanding of the Qur’an and the glorifications (we uttered).understanding of the Qur’an and the glorifications (we uttered).


[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE

As for reverence, this is something beyond both awareness and As for reverence, this is something beyond both awareness and

understanding. A man may address his servant in full awareness understanding. A man may address his servant in full awareness

and understanding the meaning of his words, yet without and understanding the meaning of his words, yet without

reverence, for reverence is in additional element.reverence, for reverence is in additional element.


[4] AWE[4] AWE

As for awe, it is over and above reverence. In fact, it represents a As for awe, it is over and above reverence. In fact, it represents a

kind of fear that grows out of the latter (i.e. reverence). Without kind of fear that grows out of the latter (i.e. reverence). Without

experiencing fear, one will not stand in awe. There is an ordinary experiencing fear, one will not stand in awe. There is an ordinary

fear of things we find repugnant, like scorpions or bad temper, but fear of things we find repugnant, like scorpions or bad temper, but

this is not awe. What we called awe, is the kind of fear we have for this is not awe. What we called awe, is the kind of fear we have for

a mighty king. Awe is the kind of fear induced by a sense of a mighty king. Awe is the kind of fear induced by a sense of

majesty.majesty.


[5] HOPE[5] HOPE

As for hope, this is unquestionably something else again. There are As for hope, this is unquestionably something else again. There are

many who revere one or other, and who are in awe of him or many who revere one or other, and who are in awe of him or

afraid of his power, yet do not hope to be rewarded by him. In our afraid of his power, yet do not hope to be rewarded by him. In our

prayers, however, we must hope for the reward of God, Great and prayers, however, we must hope for the reward of God, Great and

Glorious is He, just as we fear His punishment for our faults.Glorious is He, just as we fear His punishment for our faults.


[6] SHAME[6] SHAME

As for shame, it is something additional to all the rest, for it is As for shame, it is something additional to all the rest, for it is

based on the realization of one’s deficiencies and the based on the realization of one’s deficiencies and the

apprehension of sin. It is quite possible to conceive of reverence, apprehension of sin. It is quite possible to conceive of reverence,

fear and hope, without this element of shame. fear and hope, without this element of shame.


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

with:with:

[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS

[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING

[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE

[4] AWE[4] AWE

[5] HOPE [5] HOPE

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

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

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

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

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

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


““But unto him who shall have stood in (But unto him who shall have stood in (KHAUFKHAUF) fear of his ) fear of his

Sustainer's Presence, Sustainer's Presence, and held back his inner self and held back his inner self ((NAFSNAFS) from ) from

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


““But those who wrong follow their [own] desires (But those who wrong follow their [own] desires (AHWAAHWA) )

without knowledgewithout knowledge. Then who can guide one whom Allah has . Then who can guide one whom Allah has

sent astray? And for them there are no helpers.”sent astray? And for them there are no helpers.”

((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 29Qur’an: Rum: 30: 29))


““Have you seen he who has taken as his god his [own] desire Have you seen he who has taken as his god his [own] desire ((HAWAHAWA), ),

and Allah has sent him and Allah has sent him astray due to knowledge astray due to knowledge and has set a seal and has set a seal

upon his hearing and his heart and put over his vision a veil? So who upon his hearing and his heart and put over his vision a veil? So who

will guide him after Allah? Then will you not be reminded?”will guide him after Allah? Then will you not be reminded?”

((Qur’an: Jatsiya: 45: 23Qur’an: Jatsiya: 45: 23))



““And if We had willed, we could have elevated him And if We had willed, we could have elevated him

thereby, but thereby, but he adhered [instead] to the earth and he adhered [instead] to the earth and

followed his own desire followed his own desire ((HAWAHAWA). So his example is like that ). So his example is like that

of the dog: if you chase him, he pants, or if you leave him, of the dog: if you chase him, he pants, or if you leave him,

he [still] pants. he [still] pants. That is the example of the people who That is the example of the people who

denied Our signsdenied Our signs. So relate the stories that perhaps they . So relate the stories that perhaps they

will give thought.”will give thought.”

((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 176Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 176))


““But if they do not respond to you - then know that they only But if they do not respond to you - then know that they only

follow their [own] desires (follow their [own] desires (AHWAAHWA). And ). And who is more astray than who is more astray than

one who follows his desire without guidance from Allah? one who follows his desire without guidance from Allah? Indeed, Indeed,

Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.”Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.”

((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 50Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 50))


““Indeed, the Hour is coming - I almost conceal it - so that every Indeed, the Hour is coming - I almost conceal it - so that every

soul may be recompensed according to that for which it soul may be recompensed according to that for which it

strives. So do not let one avert you from it strives. So do not let one avert you from it who does not who does not

believe in it and follows his desirebelieve in it and follows his desire ( (HAWAHAWA), for you [then] ), for you [then]

would perish.”would perish.”

((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 15-16Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 15-16))


““O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of (and fear you of O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of (and fear you of

transgressing against) Allah (transgressing against) Allah (TAQWATAQWA) with all the consciousness that ) with all the consciousness that

is due to Him (is due to Him (HAQQATU QAATIHHAQQATU QAATIH), and do not allow death to overtake ), and do not allow death to overtake

you (you (LAA TA-MUU-TUN-NALAA TA-MUU-TUN-NA) ere you have surrendered yourselves unto ) ere you have surrendered yourselves unto

Him (as Muslims – Him (as Muslims – MUSLI-MUUNMUSLI-MUUN).”).”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102))


MAQOM AL-ISLAM

– Fear of Kufr’ (unbelief) by avoiding things which may cause a

Muslim to exit Islam by acts of renounciation ( IRTIDAD ) and of

setting up partners to Allah ( SHIRK)

MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH

– Fear of disobedience (MA’SIYA) and avoidance unlawful thing

(MUHARRAMAT)

MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’

– Having a religious scruples to the degree of avoiding even the

Doubtful (SHUB-HAT) things

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MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD

– Fear of even in the clearly unambiguous lawful (HALAL) things.

Whereby his vigilance of Allah is detached from reliance or over

dependence of the effect of causality (cause and effect or means)

MAQOM AL -’AARIFEENMAQOM AL -’AARIFEEN

- This is the highest, a state of true God-consciousness linked to gnosis

(Ma’rifah -knowledge of Allah). The fear of allowing other than Allah

to enter the heart (affecting his remembrance and witnessing of Allah)

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

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

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

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

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

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


““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves 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], [may have ordained], but remain conscious of (and fear but remain conscious of (and fear

transgressing commands of) Allah: for, verily, Allah is all-transgressing commands of) Allah: for, verily, Allah is all-

hearing, all-knowing!”hearing, all-knowing!”

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

wholly unto Allah wholly unto Allah ((FEE SIL-MI KA-AF-FAHFEE SIL-MI KA-AF-FAH), and ), and follow not follow not

Satan's footsteps,Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.” for, verily, he is your open foe.”

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



““THE BEDOUIN (ARAB) say, “We have attained to faith.” THE BEDOUIN (ARAB) say, “We have attained to faith.”

Say [unto them, O Muhammad]: “Say [unto them, O Muhammad]: “You have not [yet] You have not [yet]

attained to faithattained to faith ( (LAM TU’-MINULAM TU’-MINU); you should [rather] ); you should [rather]

say, ‘say, ‘We have [outwardly] surrendered We have [outwardly] surrendered ((ASLAM-NAASLAM-NA)’ - )’ -

for [true] faith has not yet entered your hearts. But if for [true] faith has not yet entered your hearts. But if

you [truly] pay heed (obey –you [truly] pay heed (obey –TA-’AHTA-’AH) unto Allah and His ) unto Allah and His

Messenger, He will not let the least of your deeds go to Messenger, He will not let the least of your deeds go to

waste: for, behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser waste: for, behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser

of grace.”of grace.”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14))


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

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

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


Aspects of practices, when consistently performed definitely will Aspects of practices, when consistently performed definitely will

leave an indelible impression upon our disposition – sooner or later by leave an indelible impression upon our disposition – sooner or later by

Allah’s leave.Allah’s leave.

To hasten impact, doing an act with knowledge certainly is important. To hasten impact, doing an act with knowledge certainly is important.

Thus acts of devotions which in Islam, constitute the essential life-long Thus acts of devotions which in Islam, constitute the essential life-long

programme for every Muslim’s development. To merely see these programme for every Muslim’s development. To merely see these

aspects purely from the “ do’s and don’t ” alone ; or mere ritualistic aspects purely from the “ do’s and don’t ” alone ; or mere ritualistic

perspective, would be incorrect.perspective, would be incorrect.

Implicit in all the teaching on the practices is the Implicit in all the teaching on the practices is the development of development of

inner awareness and purityinner awareness and purity in the in the NafsNafs (Self), which would then form (Self), which would then form

that character (disposition) of a person who submits to Allah.that character (disposition) of a person who submits to Allah.


There is always that There is always that inner dimension inner dimension in the Muslims’ acts of worship , in the Muslims’ acts of worship ,

the spiritual the spiritual to what is seen as physical.to what is seen as physical.

Why It begins with the physical aspects is because man’s inner Why It begins with the physical aspects is because man’s inner

spirituality is usually dimmed by our attraction to the physical and spirituality is usually dimmed by our attraction to the physical and

material outlook in life.material outlook in life.

The development favoured by Islam is for the achievement of a The development favoured by Islam is for the achievement of a

balanced growth, both physical and spiritual: for the material well-being balanced growth, both physical and spiritual: for the material well-being

in this world as well as, more importantly, the eternal happiness in the in this world as well as, more importantly, the eternal happiness in the

Hereafter – the place where our Hereafter – the place where our NAFSNAFS (Self) ultimately will be for (Self) ultimately will be for

eternity.eternity.


We may taste the higher conditions (We may taste the higher conditions (HAALHAAL) at times, but by our ) at times, but by our

sincere striving we hope Allah Who may grant us the success (sincere striving we hope Allah Who may grant us the success (TaufiqTaufiq) to ) to

have consistency (have consistency (ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH) to be in this condition such that it ) to be in this condition such that it

becomes our station (becomes our station (MAQOMMAQOM).”).”

Thus, this basic condition Thus, this basic condition ((HAALHAAL) and stage or station () and stage or station (MAQOMMAQOM) – is ) – is

““Al-IslamAl-Islam” OR the condition of “” OR the condition of “submission and obedience to Allah’s willsubmission and obedience to Allah’s will” ”

must firstly be traversed first prior to attainment of the higher stations.must firstly be traversed first prior to attainment of the higher stations.

The condition of being Muslim is The condition of being Muslim is for all for all to begin with, whereas the to begin with, whereas the

subsequent stations are subsequent conferment or attainment of the subsequent stations are subsequent conferment or attainment of the

degree of nearness to Allah the highest being degree of nearness to Allah the highest being TAQWATAQWA..



MUSLIMMUSLIM

FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWABEGINS WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF BEGINS WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF

AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MAQOM AL-ISLAM


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission


LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

MAQOM AL-ISLAM


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

Believer

Submission



TAQWATAQWA

MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct



TAQWATAQWA

MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

Believer

Submission


Sincerity



TAQWATAQWAMAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT

TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission


Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAMMAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN




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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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

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



AND ALLAH KNOWS ALLAND ALLAH KNOWS ALL

TO BE CONTINUED ... INSHA-ALLAH


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

and grant us the ability to follow it.and grant us the ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false And make us see Falsehood to be false

and grant us the ability to reject it.”and grant us the ability to reject it.”


O Allah! There is none who can withhold O Allah! There is none who can withhold

what You send, nor send whatever You withholdwhat You send, nor send whatever You withhold


Neither can they guide whom You leave astrNeither can they guide whom You leave astray

Nor can they lead astray whom You have guided


Neither can they give whatever You deprive, Neither can they give whatever You deprive,

nor can they deprive to whom You givenor can they deprive to whom You give


Neither (can any) draw closer those whom You cast,Neither (can any) draw closer those whom You cast,

nor (can any) be cast those whom You draw closernor (can any) be cast those whom You draw closer


O Allah! Bestow upon us from Your blessings, O Allah! Bestow upon us from Your blessings,

and Your mercy, and Your grace and Your and Your mercy, and Your grace and Your

provisions.provisions.


O Allah! I ask You for the eternal delight (favours) O Allah! I ask You for the eternal delight (favours)

that never ends nor fades away.that never ends nor fades away.


O Allah! I ask You for provisions (favours) O Allah! I ask You for provisions (favours)

on the Day of deprivation (Hereafter), on the Day of deprivation (Hereafter),

and the safety on the Day of fear (Judgement Day).and the safety on the Day of fear (Judgement Day).


O Allah! I seek refuge with You from the evil O Allah! I seek refuge with You from the evil

repercussions of what You have given us and repercussions of what You have given us and

from the evil of what You have deprived us of.from the evil of what You have deprived us of.



"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."


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 upon the household

and companions of Muand 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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