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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
TAUTAUHHEED - RISAALAH
EED - RISAALAH
LESSON # 3 b
LESSON # 3 b
(cont’d)(cont’d)
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
CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALLOPEN TO ALL
1UPDATED 12 OCTOBER 2012UPDATED 12 OCTOBER 2012
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Proof of Muhammad’s Proof of Muhammad’s Prophethood (s.a.a.w.) andProphethood (s.a.a.w.) andThe Hadith of Jibra’il (a.s.)The Hadith of Jibra’il (a.s.)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
Lesson #3Lesson #3
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
““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.
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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.
““There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most
outstanding of them is still available to be considered by outstanding of them is still available to be considered by
anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without
doubt, the Qur’an .... ”doubt, the Qur’an .... ”5
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““The Criteria The Criteria for a Holy for a Holy
Book”Book”
by : by : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailUstaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
Singapore.Singapore.
- a case for the Qur’an
http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/TO VIEW ON BLOGTO VIEW ON BLOG
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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CLAIM ITSELF TO BE CLAIM ITSELF TO BE FROM GODFROM GOD
The Book itself must make the claim, The Book itself must make the claim, and not what people attribute to it and not what people attribute to it based on whatever reasons.based on whatever reasons.
THE CRITERIA
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UNIQUE AND UNIQUE AND INIMITABLEINIMITABLE
A Book from God must be unique so that it is A Book from God must be unique so that it is distinct from other books. Thus, inimitability distinct from other books. Thus, inimitability (not possible for any to produce another like (not possible for any to produce another like it) is an important quality.it) is an important quality.
THE CRITERIA
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CONTAINS CONTAINS ABSOLUTE ABSOLUTE PRINCIPLESPRINCIPLES
All principles which the book contains must All principles which the book contains must be absolute (not affected by time) and be absolute (not affected by time) and remain as true today as they will remain remain as true today as they will remain true in the future and as they had proven true in the future and as they had proven true in the past.true in the past.
THE CRITERIA
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CONTAINS NEITHER CONTAINS NEITHER DISCREPANCY NOR DISCREPANCY NOR INACCURACYINACCURACY
God is perfect in His Wisdom and God is perfect in His Wisdom and cannot be the author of discrepancies cannot be the author of discrepancies and/or inaccuracies.and/or inaccuracies.
THE CRITERIA
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE CONTRIBUTES TO THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE OF ALL LEVEL OF ALL LEVEL
Unlike other books which appeal to or Unlike other books which appeal to or benefit only certain classes of people benefit only certain classes of people according to their intellectual levels, the according to their intellectual levels, the Book of God is meant for all classes of Book of God is meant for all classes of people. Only God’s Wisdom is capable of people. Only God’s Wisdom is capable of producing such a Book.producing such a Book.
THE CRITERIA
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SOME PROPHECIES SOME PROPHECIES PROVEN TO BE TRUEPROVEN TO BE TRUE
Proof of God’s knowledge is in the truth of Proof of God’s knowledge is in the truth of His prophecies. Although there are many His prophecies. Although there are many which have not yet come to pass, still there which have not yet come to pass, still there must be some prophecies which can validate must be some prophecies which can validate this unique attribute of God in the Book.this unique attribute of God in the Book.
THE CRITERIA
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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VALIDATES DATA IN VALIDATES DATA IN THE BOOKTHE BOOK
Any scientific fact mentioned in the Book Any scientific fact mentioned in the Book should be able to stand the test of time should be able to stand the test of time and scientific research.and scientific research.
THE CRITERIA
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MUST REMAIN MUST REMAIN PRESERVED AND NOT PRESERVED AND NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITHBEEN TAMPERED WITH
A claim of a Book from God must be on A claim of a Book from God must be on the basis of its original writing. Not the basis of its original writing. Not something which has been doctored with something which has been doctored with or edited, with the intention of giving it or edited, with the intention of giving it credibility, based on newly discovered credibility, based on newly discovered knowledge.knowledge.
THE CRITERIA
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If God sends a Book to us, it must be to If God sends a Book to us, it must be to inform us about Himself and His Divine inform us about Himself and His Divine Plan.Plan.
THE CRITERIA
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UNIVERSAL APPEAL AND APPLICATION …
Whatever the message of the Book, it Whatever the message of the Book, it must remain relevant throughout the ages must remain relevant throughout the ages from the time of its revelation.from the time of its revelation.
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THE CONCLUSION
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WHAT MUST BE
YOUR VERDICT OR
CONCLUSION?
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MOST CERTAINLY, IT
MUST BE FROM GOD.
BECAUSE, BECAUSE,
NO OTHER CONCLUSION NO OTHER CONCLUSION
IS PLAUSIBLE...!IS PLAUSIBLE...!
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TO CONTINUE – TO CONTINUE – INSHA-ALLAHINSHA-ALLAH
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“Say (O Muhammad): Do you see? Whether this
message (teaching) be from Allah and yet you reject it,
and a witness from among the Children of Israel bore
witness of one like him………...”
(Qur’an : Ahqaf: 46: 10)
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Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a
reference to him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized reference to him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized
and recorded in the and recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy 18 : 18 Book of Deuteronomy 18 : 18
““I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O
Moses) from amongst their brethren; and I will put My Moses) from amongst their brethren; and I will put My
words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that
I command him. And whoever will not give heed to My I command him. And whoever will not give heed to My
words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will
require it of him.”require it of him.”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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““I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you
(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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After birth was separated from After birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (PharaohPharaoh).).
Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the courtcourt of of
Pharaoh.Pharaoh.
After birth was separated from After birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (QurayshQuraysh
leaders).leaders).
Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the councilcouncil
of the Quraysh.of the Quraysh.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Gave up life in Pharaoh's court Gave up life in Pharaoh's court
and spent time in the wilderness and spent time in the wilderness
around the Sinai peninsula. around the Sinai peninsula.
Married and had a family before Married and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married
the daughter of the daughter of JethroJethro).).
Kept away from the Quraysh Kept away from the Quraysh
way and spent time in the way and spent time in the
mountain outside Makkah.mountain outside Makkah.
Married and had a family before Married and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married
the the KhadijahKhadijah daughter of daughter of
KhuwailidKhuwailid).).
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Mount SinaiMount Sinai).).
Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.
““Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is
One GodOne God.”.”
Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Jabal NurJabal Nur).).
Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.
““There is no god except Allah There is no god except Allah
(the One and Only God(the One and Only God))””
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. Pharaoh),
who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has his brother Aaron who
assisted him throughout his
mission.
Commanded to preach to the Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. the people in power (i.e. the
QurayshQuraysh), who knew him.), who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his
‘brother’, who assisted him ‘brother’, who assisted him
throughout his mission.throughout his mission.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence
of Allah by undertaking a of Allah by undertaking a
journey up on Mount Sinai to journey up on Mount Sinai to
experience the “experience the “epiphanyepiphany” ”
(beatific vision of God). (beatific vision of God).
He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence
of Allah during the miraculous of Allah during the miraculous
journey of journey of Isra’Isra’ and and Mi’rajMi’raj – –
including the “including the “epiphanepiphanyy” - (but ” - (but
far greater than that far greater than that
experienced by Moses, as his experienced by Moses, as his
journey transcends into the journey transcends into the
realm never traverse by except realm never traverse by except
him – the beloved of Allah.) him – the beloved of Allah.)
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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His life and his people were His life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his people managed to bring his people
safely out of the land of safely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “ExodusExodus”, ”,
and established a community, and established a community,
governed over them by the Law governed over them by the Law
of God (of God (TorahTorah).).
His life and his people were His life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his people managed to bring his people
safely out of the land of safely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “HijrahHijrah”, ”,
and established a community, and established a community,
governed over them by the governed over them by the
((Shari’ahShari’ah) ) Law of GodLaw of God ( (Qur’anQur’an
and the and the SunnahSunnah).).
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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He was victorious over the He was victorious over the
Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s
direct Divine intervention which direct Divine intervention which
routed and vanquished this routed and vanquished this
military force, a more superior military force, a more superior
to the Bani Isra’il who were to the Bani Isra’il who were
lesser in numbers and lesser in numbers and
equipment – drowning them.equipment – drowning them.
He was victorious over the
Makkan (Quraysh) army with
Allah’s direct Divine
intervention at the Battle of
Badr, in which angels were sent
to aid Muslims and they routed
and vanquished their enemies
who were more superior to
them in numbers and
equipment. Also the Battle of al-
Ahzab
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Had to face enemies within his Had to face enemies within his
community (the hypocrites) who community (the hypocrites) who
introduced the ‘introduced the ‘golden calfgolden calf’ to ’ to
undermine Moses teaching and undermine Moses teaching and
authority. The ‘golden calf’ was authority. The ‘golden calf’ was
then destroyed and the then destroyed and the
perpetrators exposedperpetrators exposed
He had to face enemies within He had to face enemies within
his community – the “his community – the “munaa-munaa-
fiqunfiqun” (hypocrites). They build a ” (hypocrites). They build a
mosque (“mosque (“masjid Diraramasjid Dirara”) to ”) to
undermine Muhammad’s undermine Muhammad’s
teaching and authority. The teaching and authority. The
mosque was burned and mosque was burned and
destroyed; the perpetrator destroyed; the perpetrator
exposed and condemned by exposed and condemned by
God.God.
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Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the
Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme temporal ruler.
Although he was at first rejected Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the accepted as the
Messenger of God.Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme temporal ruler.
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Had his teachings codified.
Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Had successors to continue his
mission.
Died and buried on this earth.
Had his teachings codified.Had his teachings codified.
Married and Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Had successors to continue his Had successors to continue his
mission. mission.
Died and buried on this earth.Died and buried on this earth.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)
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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)
ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf)
(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct
descendants of Ishmael)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)
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COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
(Jesus is also recorded to have said)(Jesus is also recorded to have said)
“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.
But when he, But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all , comes, he will guide you into all
truth. truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he
hearshears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He . He will bring will bring
glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to to
you….” you….”
((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))
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COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :
‘ ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:
“ “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstoneThe stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;”;
The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from
you and given to a people who will produce its fruityou and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on . He who falls on
this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be
crushed.”crushed.”
((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))
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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 of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except perfectly decorated it except
for a space of one brickfor a space of one brick. The people used to go round this . 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, Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the ProphetsI 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:
“ … and I will put My words in his mouth, and
he shall speak to them all that I command
him. And whoever will not give heed to My
words which he shall speak in My name ...”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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““Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) DesireNor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire. .
It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was
taught by one mighty in Power (endued with Wisdom).”taught by one mighty in Power (endued with Wisdom).”
((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5))
““Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord
and Cherisher, Who created― “and Cherisher, Who created― “
((Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1))
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““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things) O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things)
clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of)
Our MessengersOur Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no , lest ye should say: there came unto us no
bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath
come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil):
and Allah hath power over all things.”and Allah hath power over all things.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15
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“ “ Say (O Muhammad): Say (O Muhammad): ""If ye do love Allah, follow meIf ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will : Allah will
love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful.“ Most Merciful.“ ”.”.
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)
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Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against their own Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against their own
souls [by sinning], souls [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. do not despair of the mercy of Allah.
Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the
Forgiving, the MercifulForgiving, the Merciful."."
((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)
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And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him
((ASLIMUASLIMU) before the punishment comes upon you; then you ) before the punishment comes upon you; then you
will not be helped. will not be helped.
((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)
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Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMuhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who ; and those who
are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)
compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them
bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace
from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29))
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“ “ ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their
prostration. This is their similitude in the Towrah; and their prostration. This is their similitude in the Towrah; and their
similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its
blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands
on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As
a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has
promised those among them who believe and do righteous promised those among them who believe and do righteous
deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.” deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.”
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29) )
That message of That message of TAUTAUHHEEDEED , requires submission and obedience to , requires submission and obedience to
Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
[Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it [Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it
whom I will, but My mercy (whom I will, but My mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) )
encompasses all things." So I will decree it encompasses all things." So I will decree it
[especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear [especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear
Me – (Me – ( TAQWA TAQWA ) - and give the alms –( ) - and give the alms –( ZAKAHZAKAH ) - ) -
and those who believe (and those who believe (YU’-MINUUNYU’-MINUUN) in Our ) in Our
verses (verses (AAYATAAYAT) –”) –”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156))
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““Those who follow the Messenger (Those who follow the Messenger (YAT-TABI’UNYAT-TABI’UN) , ) ,
the the unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they
find written in what they have of the Torah and find written in what they have of the Torah and
the Gospelthe Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right , who enjoins upon them what is right
((YA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUFYA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUF) and forbids them ) and forbids them
what is wrong (what is wrong (YA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKARYA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKAR) …”) …”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157))
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“ … “ … and makes lawful for them the good things and makes lawful for them the good things
((TOYYIBATTOYYIBAT) and prohibits for them the evil ) and prohibits for them the evil
((KHABAA-ITHKHABAA-ITH) and relieves them of their burden ) and relieves them of their burden
((ISwRAAISwRAA) and the shackles () and the shackles (AGHLAALAGHLAAL) which were ) which were
upon them. …”upon them. …”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157))
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“ … So they who have believed in him
(AAMANUHU), honoured him (‘AZ-ZARUUHU),
supported him (NA-SwO-RUUHU) and followed
the light which was sent down with him (TABI-
UU-NUUR) - it is those who will be the
successful (MUF-LIHUUN). ”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157)
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“ “ Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "O mankindO mankind, indeed I am the , indeed I am the
Messenger of Allah to you allMessenger of Allah to you all, [from Him] to whom , [from Him] to whom
belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158))
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“ There is no deity except Him; He gives life (YUH-YII) and
causes death (WA YU-MIIT)."
So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered
prophet (Muhammad), who believes in Allah and His
words, and follow him (TABI’-’UUHU) that you may be
guided (TAH-TADUUN). ”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158)
““He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task
of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end
that that He make it prevail over every [false] religionHe make it prevail over every [false] religion; and ; and
none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:Bear witness that there Bear witness that there is none deserving of is none deserving of worship except Allah, worship except Allah, and that Muhammad and that Muhammad is His servant and is His servant and Messenger.Messenger.
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to establish And to establish Swolah (the obligatory Swolah (the obligatory five daily worship or five daily worship or specific devotion).specific 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 (obligatory tax upon the wealth).the wealth).
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“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to make And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba in House (Ka’ba in Makkah) if you are Makkah) if you are able.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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........ “ Tell me about ........ “ Tell me about
‘‘Al-IhsanAl-Ihsan’- (the Best or ’- (the Best or
Righteous conduct or Righteous conduct or
Excellence)”Excellence)”
““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is: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.”
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... “That was (archangel) Jibril (a.s.) He came to ... “That was (archangel) Jibril (a.s.) He came to
teach you all concerning your religion (Deen).”teach you all concerning your religion (Deen).”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))
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Do you who was that person ?Do you who was that person ?
IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBeliefFaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith 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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