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““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”
Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
LESSON # 7
LESSON # 7
Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Using textbook & 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)”
IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE REFRESHER COURSE
FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN EDUCATORS, IN
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““ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”Articles of Faith / BeliefArticles of Faith / Belief
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
BELIEVE IN HIS BELIEVE IN HIS MESSENGERS (PROPHETS)MESSENGERS (PROPHETS)
(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS
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““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there
is none besides Allah.is none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.
FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS
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““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “the the
Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,
the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited
Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no
more prophet sent.more prophet sent.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:Bear witness that there is Bear witness that there is none deserving of worship none deserving of worship except Allah, and that except Allah, and that Muhammad is His servant Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.and Messenger.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to establish Swolah And to establish Swolah (the obligatory five daily (the obligatory five daily worship or specific worship or specific devotion).devotion).
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to pay the Zakah And to pay the Zakah (obligatory tax upon the (obligatory tax upon the wealth).wealth).
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to make pilgrimage And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba in Makkah) if you are able.in Makkah) if you are able.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to observe fasting And to observe fasting daily in the month of daily in the month of Ramadhan.Ramadhan.
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.....“Tell me about iiman (Faith/Belief)”
(Belief) iiman is that (Belief) iiman is that you:you:Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;His angels;His angels;His Books,His Books,His Messengers;His Messengers;In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;In the Decree, the good & In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes from (the bad, all comes from (the eternal knowledge of) eternal knowledge of) Allah;Allah;
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““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:... That you serve (worship) ... That you serve (worship) Allah as though you see Allah as though you see Him, but if you do not see Him, but if you do not see Him, He (Allah) sees you.”Him, He (Allah) sees you.”
........ “ Tell me about ‘Al-........ “ Tell me about ‘Al-Ihsan’- (the Best or Ihsan’- (the Best or Righteous conduct or Righteous conduct or Excellence)”Excellence)”
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IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBeliefFaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).
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THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:
Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;
His angels;His angels;
His Books,His Books,
His Messengers;His Messengers;
In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;
In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”
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(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:
Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;
His angels;His angels;
His Books,His Books,
His Messengers;His Messengers;
In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;
In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”
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THE FOURTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE FOURTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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““And verily We have raised in every nation a messenger, And verily We have raised in every nation a messenger,
(proclaiming): ‘Serve Allah and shun false gods.’ Then some (proclaiming): ‘Serve Allah and shun false gods.’ Then some
of them (there were) whom Allah guided, and some of them of them (there were) whom Allah guided, and some of them
(there were) upon whom error had just hold. (there were) upon whom error had just hold.
Do but travel in the land and see the nature of the Do but travel in the land and see the nature of the
consequence for the deniers!” consequence for the deniers!”
((Qur’an: An-Nahl: 16:36Qur’an: An-Nahl: 16:36))
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““And Allah will not mislead a people after He hath guided them, And Allah will not mislead a people after He hath guided them,
in order that He may make clear to them what to fear (and in order that He may make clear to them what to fear (and
avoid)― for Allah hath knowledge of all things.” avoid)― for Allah hath knowledge of all things.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:115Qur’an: Taubah: 9:115))
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“ “ Who receives guidance, receives it for his own benefit: who goes Who receives guidance, receives it for his own benefit: who goes
astray doth so to his own loss: no bearer of burdens can bear the astray doth so to his own loss: no bearer of burdens can bear the
burden of another: nor would We visit with Our Wrath until We had burden of another: nor would We visit with Our Wrath until We had
sent an messenger (to give warning). sent an messenger (to give warning).
When We decide to destroy a population, We (first) send a definite When We decide to destroy a population, We (first) send a definite
order to those among them who are given the good things of this life order to those among them who are given the good things of this life
and yet transgress; so that the word is proved true against them: and yet transgress; so that the word is proved true against them:
then We destroy them utterly.” then We destroy them utterly.”
((Qur’an: al-Isra: 17:15-16Qur’an: al-Isra: 17:15-16))
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Everyone of us has certain basic questions within Everyone of us has certain basic questions within
ourselves:ourselves:
“ “Why have we been created?”Why have we been created?”
“ “What is the purpose of my being here in this world?”What is the purpose of my being here in this world?”
“ “Why do people die?”Why do people die?”
“ “Does it end here?”Does it end here?”
“ “ Where will we go to after death?” ... etc.Where will we go to after death?” ... etc.
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Some may ignore these questions, yet they are still in Some may ignore these questions, yet they are still in
us and we will have to seek the Truth regarding this us and we will have to seek the Truth regarding this
matter – sooner or later.matter – sooner or later.
Man’s limited knowledge of Reality, would not be Man’s limited knowledge of Reality, would not be
able to fathomed this mystery.able to fathomed this mystery.
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Only Allah Only Allah s.w.t. s.w.t. the Creator of every creation knows the Creator of every creation knows
the truth and Reality of our existence, the reason for the truth and Reality of our existence, the reason for
our being created and our destiny.our being created and our destiny.
Ever since Adam Ever since Adam a.sa.s., mankind has been promised by ., mankind has been promised by
Allah, guidance from Him. This is through His sending Allah, guidance from Him. This is through His sending
of Prophets and Messengers from Him.of Prophets and Messengers from Him.
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We do acknowledge a category of people who We do acknowledge a category of people who
discover “discover “LawsLaws” in nature and regard them as reliable ” in nature and regard them as reliable
and their findings learnt, applied and continue to be and their findings learnt, applied and continue to be
taught.taught.
These are the people gifted with insights and inspired These are the people gifted with insights and inspired
with knowledge of the physical world. We called them with knowledge of the physical world. We called them
““ScientistsScientists”.”.
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Yet there is another category of people, who came in Yet there is another category of people, who came in
different place and time, yet all claimed to receive different place and time, yet all claimed to receive
Divine communication, asserted similar universal Divine communication, asserted similar universal
message of God, of man’s moral obligation, of the life message of God, of man’s moral obligation, of the life
in Hereafter etc. in Hereafter etc.
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Yet there is another category of people, who came in Yet there is another category of people, who came in
different place and time, yet all claimed to receive different place and time, yet all claimed to receive
Divine communication, asserted similar universal Divine communication, asserted similar universal
message of God, of man’s moral obligation, of the life message of God, of man’s moral obligation, of the life
in Hereafter etc. in Hereafter etc.
They delivered a message which transcend knowledge They delivered a message which transcend knowledge
of this physical world, inviting mankind towards Faith of this physical world, inviting mankind towards Faith
in the One God. These are the “in the One God. These are the “ProphetsProphets.”.”
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The word “Nabi” means
“prophet” refers to a male
person who receives divine
inspiration, to assist them
in guiding the people
based upon code of life
which had already been
conveyed by earlier
Messengers (Rasul).
Word “Word “RasulRasul” means a ” means a
“Messenger”, it refers to “Messenger”, it refers to
a “a “NabiNabi” who were ” who were
tasked to convey a new tasked to convey a new
message, code of life to message, code of life to
the people, the people,
complementing and complementing and
superseding what had superseding what had
came before.came before.
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So not every “Nabi” is a
“Rasul”; whereas all
“Rasul” must also be a
“Nabi”.
According to a tradition, According to a tradition,
Allah has sent 124,000 Allah has sent 124,000
Prophets (Prophets (Anbiya’Anbiya’).).
And verily We have raised in every And verily We have raised in every
nation a messenger,” nation a messenger,”
((Qur’an: an-Nahl: 16: 36Qur’an: an-Nahl: 16: 36))
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ADAMADAM
IDRISIDRIS
NUHNUH
HUDHUD
SALIHSALIH
AdamAdam
EnochEnoch
NoahNoah
HeberHeber
MethuselahMethuselah
NAMES IN THE QUR’AN PROBABLE BIBLICAL EQUIVALENT
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IBRAHIMIBRAHIM
ISMA’ILISMA’IL
ISHAQISHAQ
LUTLUT
YA’KUBYA’KUB
AbrahamAbraham
IshmaelIshmael
IsaacIsaac
LotLot
JacobJacob
NAMES IN THE QUR’AN PROBABLE BIBLICAL EQUIVALENT
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YUSUFYUSUF
SHU’AIBSHU’AIB
AYUBAYUB
MUSAMUSA
HARUNHARUN
JosephJoseph
JethroJethro
JobJob
MosesMoses
AaronAaron
NAMES IN THE QUR’AN PROBABLE BIBLICAL EQUIVALENT
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DZULKIFLIDZULKIFLI
DAWUDDAWUD
SULAIMANSULAIMAN
ILYASILYAS
ALYASA’ALYASA’
EzekielEzekiel
DavidDavid
SolomonSolomon
EliasElias
ElijahElijah
NAMES IN THE QUR’AN PROBABLE BIBLICAL EQUIVALENT
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YUNUSYUNUS
ZAKARIYYAZAKARIYYA
YAHYAYAHYA
‘‘ISAISA
MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD
JonahJonah
ZachariahZachariah
John the BaptistJohn the Baptist
JesusJesus
NAMES IN THE QUR’AN PROBABLE BIBLICAL EQUIVALENT
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NUHNUH
IBRAHIMIBRAHIM
MUSAMUSA
‘‘ISAISA
MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD
NoahNoah
AbrahamAbraham
MosesMoses
JesusJesus
He is “He is “the Seal of Prophethoodthe Seal of Prophethood”, ”,
““the Awaited and Chosen Onethe Awaited and Chosen One”, ”,
the “the “Leader of all the Messengers Leader of all the Messengers
of Allahof Allah..””
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SIDDIQ
AMANAH
TABLIGH
FATONAHFATONAH
TRUTHFUL
TRUSTWORTHY
CONVEYING
WISE
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE– INFALLIBLE
Meaning “preserved, protected from sinning against
Allah”, although they all have human frailties and
weaknesses.
We reject all falsehood and slander against every prophets
of Allah, upholding their honour and dignity. Especially
those found in the Bible.
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
This because Allah s.w.t. said:
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““And We made them (Prophets as) leaders, guiding (men) by And We made them (Prophets as) leaders, guiding (men) by
Our Command, and We sent them inspiration to do good Our Command, and We sent them inspiration to do good
deeds, to establish regular prayers, and to practise regular deeds, to establish regular prayers, and to practise regular
charity; and they constantly served Us (and Us only).”charity; and they constantly served Us (and Us only).”
((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 73Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 73))
MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
This because Allah s.w.t. said:
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
This because Allah s.w.t. said:
““No prophet could (ever) be false to his trust.” No prophet could (ever) be false to his trust.”
((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 161Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 161))
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
This because Allah s.w.t. said:
“ “Now await in patience the command of thy Lord: for verily thou art Now await in patience the command of thy Lord: for verily thou art
in our eyes (constantly watched and preserved): and celebrate the in our eyes (constantly watched and preserved): and celebrate the
praises of thy Lord the while thou standest forth.”praises of thy Lord the while thou standest forth.”
((Qur’an: Tur: 52: 48Qur’an: Tur: 52: 48))
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
““And remember We took from the Prophets their Covenant: And remember We took from the Prophets their Covenant:
and from thee: from Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, the and from thee: from Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, the
son of Mary: We took from them a solemn Covenant: That son of Mary: We took from them a solemn Covenant: That
(Allah) may question the (Custodians) of Truth concerning (Allah) may question the (Custodians) of Truth concerning
the Truth they (were charged with): and He has prepared the Truth they (were charged with): and He has prepared
for the Unbelievers a grievous Penalty.”for the Unbelievers a grievous Penalty.”
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 7-8Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 7-8))
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
Their messengers said to them: "True, we are human like yourselves, Their messengers said to them: "True, we are human like yourselves,
but Allah doth grant His grace to such of His servants as He pleases. It but Allah doth grant His grace to such of His servants as He pleases. It
is not for us to bring you an authority except as Allah permits. is not for us to bring you an authority except as Allah permits.
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 11Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 11))
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
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MA’SUMMA’SUM – INFALLIBLE – INFALLIBLE
““Verily We have granted thee a manifest Victory: That Allah Verily We have granted thee a manifest Victory: That Allah
may forgive thee thy faults of the past and those to follow; may forgive thee thy faults of the past and those to follow;
fulfil His favour to thee; and guide thee on the Straight fulfil His favour to thee; and guide thee on the Straight
Way;” Way;”
((Qur’an: Fathu: 48: 1-2Qur’an: Fathu: 48: 1-2))
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MIRACLESMIRACLES The term used for this in Islam is “The term used for this in Islam is “khawariq al-aa-dahkhawariq al-aa-dah” – ” –
meaning “meaning “breaking from the normal order.breaking from the normal order.” So, term ” So, term
““miraclemiracle” is general to include many kinds which can be ” is general to include many kinds which can be
demonstrated by all kinds of people. Islam even warns demonstrated by all kinds of people. Islam even warns
Muslims not to generalize as though all “Muslims not to generalize as though all “miraclesmiracles” are ” are
therefore “therefore “mu’-jizatmu’-jizat”.”.
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MU’-JIZAT
Karomah
Al-Ma-’unah
Istidraj
NabiyNabiy & & RasulRasul (Prophets and (Prophets and
Messengers of Allah.)Messengers of Allah.)
AwliyyaAwliyya (Saints). (Saints).
Mu’mineenMu’mineen (Believers) (Believers)
Others, especially the unbelievers Others, especially the unbelievers
& those practicing sorcery.& those practicing sorcery.
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MU’JIZATMU’JIZAT
From the word “From the word “i’-jazi’-jaz” meaning to “bring low” – refers to ” meaning to “bring low” – refers to
extra-ordinary capability given to prophets by Allah, as extra-ordinary capability given to prophets by Allah, as
Signs or proof of their Prophet hood. Signs or proof of their Prophet hood.
Usually, it would approximate and challenge what people Usually, it would approximate and challenge what people
of the time had already regarded to be the most fantastic. of the time had already regarded to be the most fantastic.
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““Not a messenger did We send before thee without Not a messenger did We send before thee without
this inspiration sent by Us to him: ‘that there is no god this inspiration sent by Us to him: ‘that there is no god
but I; therefore worship and serve Me.’ ” but I; therefore worship and serve Me.’ ”
((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 25Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 25) )
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““For We have never sent any Messenger except that For We have never sent any Messenger except that
he should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”. he should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 64Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 64) )
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For We assuredly sent amongst every People a For We assuredly sent amongst every People a
messenger, (with the Command) "Serve Allah, and messenger, (with the Command) "Serve Allah, and
eschew Evil": of the people were some whom Allah eschew Evil": of the people were some whom Allah
guided, and some on whom Error became inevitably guided, and some on whom Error became inevitably
(established). (established).
So travel through the earth, and see what was the end So travel through the earth, and see what was the end
of those who denied (the Truth).” of those who denied (the Truth).”
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36))
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““Likewise did We make for every Messenger an enemy,― evil Likewise did We make for every Messenger an enemy,― evil
ones men and Jinns, inspiring each other with flowery discourses ones men and Jinns, inspiring each other with flowery discourses
by way of deception. If thy Lord had so willed, they would not by way of deception. If thy Lord had so willed, they would not
have done it: so leave them and their inventions alone.”have done it: so leave them and their inventions alone.”
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 112Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 112) )
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THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
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“ “The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that
of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except
for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this
house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put
in!’ in!’
Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”
((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))
THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
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““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making
(things) clear unto you, Our Messenger (Muhammad) (things) clear unto you, Our Messenger (Muhammad)
after the break in (the series of) Our Messengers, lest ye after the break in (the series of) Our Messengers, lest ye
should say: there came unto us no bringer of glad tidings should say: there came unto us no bringer of glad tidings
and no Warner (from evil): but now hath come unto you and no Warner (from evil): but now hath come unto you
a bringer of glad tidings and a Warner (from evil): and a bringer of glad tidings and a Warner (from evil): and
Allah hath power over all things.”Allah hath power over all things.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15) )
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“ Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but
(he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the
Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things.”
(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40)
““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”))
THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
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“ “(Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards (Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards
them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of
Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my SunnahSunnah and and
teaches them to the servants of Allah.”teaches them to the servants of Allah.”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)
THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
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“ “ This day have I perfected your religion for (O Muhammad), This day have I perfected your religion for (O Muhammad),
completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you
Islam as your religion.”Islam as your religion.”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 3Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 3) )
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“ “ O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger
and those charged with authority among you. and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ If ye differ
in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His
Messenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last DayMessenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: :
that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59) )
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“Now whenever Allah and His Messenger have decided
a matter, it is not for a believing man or a believing
woman to claim freedom of choice insofar as they
themselves are concerned; for he who (thus) rebels
against Allah and His Messenger has already, most
obviously, gone astray.”
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 36Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 36) )
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THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
“ “By Allah!(I swear), even if Musa is alive and present in By Allah!(I swear), even if Musa is alive and present in
your midst, he can have no option except that he must your midst, he can have no option except that he must
follow me (my teachings).” follow me (my teachings).”
((Hadith narrated by Jabir r.aHadith narrated by Jabir r.a.).)
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““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the And thus have We willed you to be a community of the
middle way (middle way (ummatan wasotanummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so
that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth
before all mankind (before all mankind (shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naasshuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and the ) , and the
Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“
(Qur’an: Baqarah 2:143(Qur’an: Baqarah 2:143))
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“ “All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the company of All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the company of
those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of the Prophets (who those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of the Prophets (who
teach) the sincere (lovers of Truth), the witnesses (who testify), teach) the sincere (lovers of Truth), the witnesses (who testify),
and the Righteous (who do good): ah! How a beautiful and the Righteous (who do good): ah! How a beautiful
fellowship! fellowship!
Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it that Allah Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it that Allah
knows all.” knows all.”
((Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70) )
“O Allah, bless, grant peace and blessings to our master
Muhammad, Your Prophet and Messenger, and to our
master Ibrahim, Your friend and intimate friend, and to
our master Musa, Your close friend to whom You spoke,
and our master 'Isa, Your Ruh and Word, and to all Your
angels, Messengers, Prophets .....
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... the best of Your creation, Your pure ones, elite and
awliya' from the people of Your earth and heaven.
May Allah bless our master Muhammad in quantity as
great as His creation, His good pleasure, the weight of
His Throne, and the ink of His words as he deserves .....
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ACCEPT THIS FROM US O ALLAH! AND ACCEPT THIS FROM US O ALLAH! AND INCLUDE US AMONGST THEM WHOM YOU INCLUDE US AMONGST THEM WHOM YOU
ARE MOST PLEASED ! ARE MOST PLEASED ! A-MEENA-MEEN
..... and whenever those who remember mention him and ..... and whenever those who remember mention him and
those who neglect his mention neglect it, and bless the those who neglect his mention neglect it, and bless the
people of his House and his pure family, and grant people of his House and his pure family, and grant
them peace.them peace.
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