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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


LESSON # 10

LESSON # 10

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 REFRESHER IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR MUSLIM COURSE FOR MUSLIM

PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE.

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(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)

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““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it Arabic proper noun; name for God, it

refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator,

Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God

– there is none besides Allah.– there is none besides Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.



““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning Arabic name meaning

““the Praised Onethe Praised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered

Prophet, the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Prophet, the servant and Messenger of Allah, the

Awaited Seal of Prophethood after whom there Awaited Seal of Prophethood after whom there

will be no more prophet sent.will be no more prophet sent.




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).


THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)



Muslims today have to be carefulMuslims today have to be careful, as some of them may have already , as some of them may have already

been influenced by been influenced by Orientalist’s teachings garbed as IslamicOrientalist’s teachings garbed as Islamic, especially , especially

taught or disseminated amongst certain academicians. In early times, taught or disseminated amongst certain academicians. In early times,

these academicians were non-Muslim Westerners. Today, it includes these academicians were non-Muslim Westerners. Today, it includes

Muslims but with the similar mind-set, taught to them just as these Muslims but with the similar mind-set, taught to them just as these

earlier earlier OrientalistOrientalist, disseminating their teachings in seminars, lecture , disseminating their teachings in seminars, lecture

courses, books, journals, study or reading groups etc.courses, books, journals, study or reading groups etc.

Thus there is today a lot of confusion where such people speak about Thus there is today a lot of confusion where such people speak about

‘‘many types of Islammany types of Islam’ whereas the truth is there is only one “’ whereas the truth is there is only one “AD-DEEN-AD-DEEN-

AL-ISLAM AL-ISLAM ”.”.


They are confused because they could not differentiate “the religion They are confused because they could not differentiate “the religion

((DEENDEEN)” itself from people’s “understanding ()” itself from people’s “understanding (FIQHFIQH)” of the religion – )” of the religion –

between “between “DEENUL-ISLAMDEENUL-ISLAM” with “” with “FIQHUL-ISLAMFIQHUL-ISLAM”.”.

Past Muslim scholars are ever careful not to be presumptuous Past Muslim scholars are ever careful not to be presumptuous

(arrogant even) to claim their (arrogant even) to claim their FIQHFIQH to be the to be the DEENDEEN. .

This This DEENDEEN belongs to Allah s.w.t. whereas man can only claim to his belongs to Allah s.w.t. whereas man can only claim to his

FIQHFIQH of the of the DeenDeen..


Therefore this Therefore this DEENDEEN is the “ is the “AbsoluteAbsolute” as Allah s.w.t. is Absolute, and ” as Allah s.w.t. is Absolute, and

those who doubt or deny this has not understood the clear assertion of those who doubt or deny this has not understood the clear assertion of

Allah, or purposely twist its meaning and significance : Allah, or purposely twist its meaning and significance :

““This day have This day have I perfected your religion (DEEN) I perfected your religion (DEEN) for you, completed for you, completed

my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your

religion.”religion.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3))


Their twisted logic is : Their twisted logic is :

“ “since Man is imperfect, therefore their religion is imperfect and cannot since Man is imperfect, therefore their religion is imperfect and cannot

be absolutebe absolute.” .”

But, But, AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM is not man-created but a revealed religion from a Divine is not man-created but a revealed religion from a Divine

Perfect Being.Perfect Being.

Another fallacy is to equate “Another fallacy is to equate “KAAFFAHKAAFFAH” with “” with “SHUMULSHUMUL”, as though ”, as though

these are interchangeable. these are interchangeable.

Surely there is need to differentiate between Surely there is need to differentiate between AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM the (perfected) the (perfected)

DEENDEEN and the and the MUSLIMSMUSLIMS, who are far from being perfect., who are far from being perfect.


““KAAFFAHKAAFFAH” (sufficiently, whole-heartedly, fully etc.) pertains to man’s ” (sufficiently, whole-heartedly, fully etc.) pertains to man’s

potential and capability. And Allah only expects the Muslims to give potential and capability. And Allah only expects the Muslims to give

their fullest, for Allah does not put a burden greater than they can their fullest, for Allah does not put a burden greater than they can

bear. So the bear. So the Muslims are to strive to practice Islam “Muslims are to strive to practice Islam “Kaa-fahKaa-fah” ”

(sufficiently) (sufficiently) and therefore it is not referring to the and therefore it is not referring to the DEENDEEN (religion) (religion)

itself.itself.

““SHUMULSHUMUL” (or all-encompassing nature of ” (or all-encompassing nature of AD-DEEN AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN AL-ISLAM) on the ) on the

other hand, pertains to the perfect and Absolute aspect of Allah’s other hand, pertains to the perfect and Absolute aspect of Allah’s

guidance, the fundamental rules and laws established by His final guidance, the fundamental rules and laws established by His final

Prophet s.a.w. Prophet s.a.w.


AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM’s guiding principles and teachings are already perfected ’s guiding principles and teachings are already perfected

((KAAMILKAAMIL) and which encompasses every aspect of man’s life, with ) and which encompasses every aspect of man’s life, with

adequate principles for dynamism in its implementation to face adequate principles for dynamism in its implementation to face

whatever possible problem that the future may hold for mankind.whatever possible problem that the future may hold for mankind.

This is because, if it is not all-encompassing “This is because, if it is not all-encompassing “SHUMULSHUMUL ”, then ”, then

another Prophet would be needed, and this in fact is a denial of another Prophet would be needed, and this in fact is a denial of

the perfection of the perfection of AD-DEEN-AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-AL-ISLAM – – itit tantamount to ‘unbelief’ tantamount to ‘unbelief’

((KUFRKUFR).).


They purport : “They purport : “that since Muslim’s understanding of Islam is that since Muslim’s understanding of Islam is

“evolving” towards a much better understanding of Islam than “evolving” towards a much better understanding of Islam than

Muslims of previous past generations, therefore even the core-Muslims of previous past generations, therefore even the core-

fundamental teachings of “fundamental teachings of “AD-DEENUL-ISLAM AD-DEENUL-ISLAM ” must continue to be ” must continue to be

changed (evolved) just like as had happened as in in other religion’s changed (evolved) just like as had happened as in in other religion’s

historical “historical “reformationreformation”. This is not only inaccurate, erroneous but ”. This is not only inaccurate, erroneous but

downright mischievous.downright mischievous.

As we have stated, there is a difference between “As we have stated, there is a difference between “SHARI’AHSHARI’AH” ”

(literally the “(literally the “Way or SourceWay or Source” of the religion) core-fundamental ” of the religion) core-fundamental

teachings, and another term “teachings, and another term “FIQHFIQH” (the Islamic scholars’ ” (the Islamic scholars’

understanding of the religion).understanding of the religion).


The core-fundamental teachings of “The core-fundamental teachings of “AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM” have been ” have been

perfected and it is comprehensive enough to provide the basis for perfected and it is comprehensive enough to provide the basis for

every Muslim to seek solutions to whatever problem that arose. every Muslim to seek solutions to whatever problem that arose.

As regards its application, which must take into consideration the As regards its application, which must take into consideration the

changing context, changing context, AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM already allows for differing already allows for differing

interpretations and application of these principles by the interpretations and application of these principles by the ULAMA’ULAMA’

(Islamic scholars), to the specific problems their community is facing (Islamic scholars), to the specific problems their community is facing

in every age or conditions – in every age or conditions – as long as it does not contradict or as long as it does not contradict or

oppose these core (fundamental) teachingsoppose these core (fundamental) teachings..


Each era requires it’s own unique solution. If Muslims scholars Each era requires it’s own unique solution. If Muslims scholars

((‘ULAMA‘ULAMA) attained to correct interpretation based upon their ) attained to correct interpretation based upon their FIQHFIQH, ,

than that is regarded as good, irrespective of whether it is done in than that is regarded as good, irrespective of whether it is done in

the past or in the modern present. Past interpretations (the past or in the modern present. Past interpretations (FATWAFATWA) if ) if

flawed cannot be binding to others, nay, it can be criticised and flawed cannot be binding to others, nay, it can be criticised and

corrected. Yet, the corrected. Yet, the principlesprinciples of this of this DEENDEEN must be preserved and must be preserved and

upheld, to remain upheld, to remain unchangedunchanged. .

Lest people get carried away by trends set by people today who Lest people get carried away by trends set by people today who

instigate for change or renewal, - we must remember to be instigate for change or renewal, - we must remember to be

discerning as to what can and what cannot, be changed.discerning as to what can and what cannot, be changed.


““Evolving into following error and deviancyEvolving into following error and deviancy” can never be good. And ” can never be good. And

thus the “thus the “calling for change calling for change ” - cannot and must not be applied to ” - cannot and must not be applied to

what is already “what is already “perfect and goodperfect and good.“.“

Reformation “Reformation “TAJDEEDTAJDEED” – for us is “” – for us is “renewalrenewal “ with regards to “ with regards to

Muslims scholars’ application of rulings or judgement Muslims scholars’ application of rulings or judgement which are which are

affected by whatever context or circumstances. Thus, new or affected by whatever context or circumstances. Thus, new or

changing context may require new rulings and need not be bound by changing context may require new rulings and need not be bound by

previous rulings. However the primary sources and principles are previous rulings. However the primary sources and principles are

always preserved – it is always preserved – it is NOTNOT a “ a “total replacementtotal replacement” of the ” of the SHARI’AHSHARI’AH..

This methodology has been taught by the Prophet s.a.a.w. , codified This methodology has been taught by the Prophet s.a.a.w. , codified

and continuously applied and adhered to since then by our ‘and continuously applied and adhered to since then by our ‘ULAMAULAMA. .


In fact after the best three generations (In fact after the best three generations (SALAFUS-SOLISALAFUS-SOLIHHEENEEN), ),

accretions and deviations have occurred within the Muslim “mind” accretions and deviations have occurred within the Muslim “mind”

regarding this regarding this DEENDEEN. Thus the emergence of Islamic scholars who . Thus the emergence of Islamic scholars who

““strive to preserve the purity of this religionstrive to preserve the purity of this religion“ through the endeavour “ through the endeavour

termed as “termed as “TAJDEEDTAJDEED” ” ((renewalrenewal) of their thinking (mindset) - ) of their thinking (mindset) - FIQHFIQH. And . And

this does not imply “this does not imply “replacementreplacement” of ” of AD-DEEN-UL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-UL-ISLAM’s principle ’s principle

teachings – teachings – SHARI’AHSHARI’AH..

We are not against changing for the better and embracing ‘progress’ in We are not against changing for the better and embracing ‘progress’ in

facing the reality of contemporary needs and circumstances. But we facing the reality of contemporary needs and circumstances. But we

have to beware, “have to beware, “EvolutionEvolution” that they advocate may even lead to ” that they advocate may even lead to

replacement, when innovations (replacement, when innovations (BID’AHBID’AH) are introduced directed ) are introduced directed

towards total change in the principles (overhauling) of this towards total change in the principles (overhauling) of this DEENDEEN..All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

These ‘These ‘academicianacademicianss’ would not admit that their methodology – ’ would not admit that their methodology – which which

is from a humanist sociological study and perspective is from a humanist sociological study and perspective – (– ( Not of Not of

IslamIslam) is in fact imposing a false parallel, advocating that contemporary ) is in fact imposing a false parallel, advocating that contemporary

Muslims should imitate the ‘Muslims should imitate the ‘Judeo-ChristianJudeo-Christian’ historical experience. ’ historical experience.

Their error may perhaps be due to their assuming that “Their error may perhaps be due to their assuming that “ALAL-ISLAM-ISLAM” is ” is

exactly similar to (if not implying that Islam is copying from earlier exactly similar to (if not implying that Islam is copying from earlier

religions ), and therefore must inevitably undergo the same historical religions ), and therefore must inevitably undergo the same historical

process as that of the “process as that of the “Judeo-ChristianJudeo-Christian” – indeed a mischievous ” – indeed a mischievous

suggestion and rather simplistic and misplaced analogy. suggestion and rather simplistic and misplaced analogy.


AD-DEEN-AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-AL-ISLAM, as established by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. in , as established by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. in

fact, was Divinely revealed to complete that process in which the fact, was Divinely revealed to complete that process in which the

““People of the BookPeople of the Book” went through historically, precisely because they ” went through historically, precisely because they

have erred and have caused their religion to ‘have erred and have caused their religion to ‘evolvedevolved ’ into something ’ into something

contrary to the original universal message of every Prophet of Allah. contrary to the original universal message of every Prophet of Allah.

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. came to stem this deviant ‘Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. came to stem this deviant ‘evolutionevolution’ and ’ and

correct whatever was wrong, by referring and inviting them back to the correct whatever was wrong, by referring and inviting them back to the

pristine pristine ABRAHAMICABRAHAMIC creed of creed of TAUTAUHHEEDEED. It was a ‘. It was a ‘devolutiondevolution’ back to ’ back to

the principles rather than ‘the principles rather than ‘evolutionevolution’.’.


Lest it be misconstrued, man’s development entailing change for the Lest it be misconstrued, man’s development entailing change for the

betterment (or what is regarded as progress in the sense of ’betterment (or what is regarded as progress in the sense of ’IkhtiyarIkhtiyar’) ’)

is not in any way to be curtailed.is not in any way to be curtailed.

Only that the Only that the changes MUST NOT be made to the universal principles changes MUST NOT be made to the universal principles

and the established foundation and the established foundation of this of this DEENDEEN (religion). Tampering with (religion). Tampering with

these principles is deviancy, clearly condemned by Allah and His these principles is deviancy, clearly condemned by Allah and His

Messenger (in Messenger (in Al-QUR’ANAl-QUR’AN and and AS-SUNNAHAS-SUNNAH).).

Beware, clamouring blindly for “Beware, clamouring blindly for “EvolutionEvolution” may even lead to ” may even lead to

““replacementreplacement” i.e. total change even in the principles of this ” i.e. total change even in the principles of this DEENDEEN..

WaAllaahu a’lamWaAllaahu a’lam



““So direct your face toward the religion (So direct your face toward the religion (DEENDEEN), ),

inclining to truth (inclining to truth (HENEEFANHENEEFAN). [Adhere to] the ). [Adhere to] the

FITwRAHFITwRAH of Allah upon which He has created of Allah upon which He has created

[all] people. No change should there be in the [all] people. No change should there be in the

creation of Allah. That is the correct religion, but creation of Allah. That is the correct religion, but

most of the people do not know.”most of the people do not know.”

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



““[Adhere to it], turning in repentance to Him, and [Adhere to it], turning in repentance to Him, and

(be conscious and)) fear Him ((be conscious and)) fear Him (TAQWATAQWA) and establish ) and establish

prayer (prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH) and do not be of those who ) and do not be of those who

associate others with Allah (associate others with Allah (MUSHRIKINMUSHRIKIN).).

[Or] of those who have divided their religion and [Or] of those who have divided their religion and

become sects, every faction rejoicing in what it has.”become sects, every faction rejoicing in what it has.”

((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 31-32Qur’an: Rum: 30: 31-32))


This label is suggestive as though Muslims all along are totally This label is suggestive as though Muslims all along are totally

constrained and coerced by its teachings which has successfully constrained and coerced by its teachings which has successfully

prevented their ‘prevented their ‘LiberalLiberal’ agenda from being accepted, and therefore ’ agenda from being accepted, and therefore

they are fomenting a kind of ‘rebellion’ amongst Muslims to embrace they are fomenting a kind of ‘rebellion’ amongst Muslims to embrace

their “their “freedomfreedom” movement of this post-modernist era. They seek only ” movement of this post-modernist era. They seek only

for the upholding of ‘socio-humanistic’, secular human-right values or for the upholding of ‘socio-humanistic’, secular human-right values or

perspectives – over-glorifying rationalism, in opposition to revelation, perspectives – over-glorifying rationalism, in opposition to revelation,

religious values and morality opposed to their ‘modernist’ agenda.religious values and morality opposed to their ‘modernist’ agenda.


When the label “When the label “Liberal IslamLiberal Islam” has been vehemently rejected and ” has been vehemently rejected and

exposed, and fearing alienation thereby diminishing their influence, these exposed, and fearing alienation thereby diminishing their influence, these

liberal proponents are now hiding behind this new label to defuse (or liberal proponents are now hiding behind this new label to defuse (or

confuse) general Muslims’ negative perceptions of them.confuse) general Muslims’ negative perceptions of them.

Also, it is notoriously blatant in implying as though reasoning –or ‘Also, it is notoriously blatant in implying as though reasoning –or ‘critical critical

thinkingthinking’ - is absent in our tradition and scholarship – i.e. until these ’ - is absent in our tradition and scholarship – i.e. until these

people come along. Reducing Islam to only its ‘rationalism’ and glorifying people come along. Reducing Islam to only its ‘rationalism’ and glorifying

such scholars alone while ignoring revelation and traditional wisdom, or such scholars alone while ignoring revelation and traditional wisdom, or

placing human thoughts as the highest, is being dishonest to our heritage.placing human thoughts as the highest, is being dishonest to our heritage.


Abul Ahad ‘Umar Gary Miller

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"Exalted are You (O Allah); we have no "Exalted are You (O Allah); we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.“ Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 32Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 32))

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

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere AdviceSincere Advice

This labeling exposes the motive behind those who advocate it. Obviously This labeling exposes the motive behind those who advocate it. Obviously

they are uneasy of the trend of increasing religiosity amongst the they are uneasy of the trend of increasing religiosity amongst the

Muslims. Perhaps this ‘religiosity’ may be seen as thwarting their agenda Muslims. Perhaps this ‘religiosity’ may be seen as thwarting their agenda

to artificially ‘integrate’ Muslims into their nationalistic (secular) agenda.to artificially ‘integrate’ Muslims into their nationalistic (secular) agenda.

To be ‘To be ‘moderatemoderate’ imply ‘’ imply ‘don’t be religiousdon’t be religious’ in the practice of Islam. And ’ in the practice of Islam. And

after the tragic ‘9-11’, with increasing Islamaphobia, practicing Muslims after the tragic ‘9-11’, with increasing Islamaphobia, practicing Muslims

are demonized as ‘are demonized as ‘extremistsextremists’ or ‘’ or ‘terroriststerrorists’. This proved their ignorance ’. This proved their ignorance

of the true teaching of Islam itself (which in fact advocate moderation).of the true teaching of Islam itself (which in fact advocate moderation).

To be “To be “extreme in practicing Islamextreme in practicing Islam” is to ‘” is to ‘become extremely moderatebecome extremely moderate.”.”All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

ITS RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS SEEK TO CORRECT BOTH ITS RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS SEEK TO CORRECT BOTH

THE THE EXTREMISTEXTREMIST AND THE AND THE DEFICIENTDEFICIENT AMONGST MUSLIMS AMONGST MUSLIMS

““And thus have We willed you to be a And thus have We willed you to be a community community

of the middle way (of the middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) “) “((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH


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

This label is unfortunately being used (especially by politicians) to This label is unfortunately being used (especially by politicians) to

forge an identity of the Muslims in Singapore, more so since our forge an identity of the Muslims in Singapore, more so since our

separation from Malaysia.separation from Malaysia.

There is only one IslamThere is only one Islam. Its principle teachings are universally to be . Its principle teachings are universally to be

practiced but, yet it provides for their adherent to become practiced but, yet it provides for their adherent to become

adaptable to any country which do not opposed these broad adaptable to any country which do not opposed these broad

principles. History of Islam and Muslims has borne out this fact. The principles. History of Islam and Muslims has borne out this fact. The

correct term should be “correct term should be “Singaporean Muslims Singaporean Muslims ” or “” or “Muslims of Muslims of

Singapore Singapore ” - not trying to imply a different form of Islam.” - not trying to imply a different form of Islam.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Some people are advocating this label, because of their concern Some people are advocating this label, because of their concern

with how they see Muslims in the community tend to be insular and with how they see Muslims in the community tend to be insular and

keeping aloof from others (non-Muslims), alienating themselves – keeping aloof from others (non-Muslims), alienating themselves –

which they regard as being “which they regard as being “exclusiveexclusive”.”.

They failed to differentiate the “ They failed to differentiate the “ Muslims Muslims ” and how they practice ” and how they practice

((‘AMAL‘AMAL) it , with “) it , with “Al-Islam Al-Islam ” which is the teaching of the Deen.” which is the teaching of the Deen.

““DEEN AL-ISLAM DEEN AL-ISLAM ” – cannot be simplistically categorized or labeled ” – cannot be simplistically categorized or labeled

as either “ as either “ exclusive-inclusive exclusive-inclusive ”, but its teachings encompasses both ”, but its teachings encompasses both

aspects.aspects.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

The Orientalists have perceived Islam and history of the Muslim the The Orientalists have perceived Islam and history of the Muslim the

way they view the Judaic-Christian historical tradition. Among their way they view the Judaic-Christian historical tradition. Among their

agenda is to incite contemporary Muslims towards change and agenda is to incite contemporary Muslims towards change and

rejection of orthodox or traditional scholarship through the re-rejection of orthodox or traditional scholarship through the re-

interpretation (by the non-interpretation (by the non-’Ulama’Ulama – academician, or even lay Muslim) – academician, or even lay Muslim)

They are hoping for the kind of change that has happened in European They are hoping for the kind of change that has happened in European

history of Reformation, whence the Protestant (breaking away from history of Reformation, whence the Protestant (breaking away from

Catholic Church) is regarded by them as the critical milestone for them. Catholic Church) is regarded by them as the critical milestone for them.

Thus they are encouraging this form of sectarianism amongst Muslims.Thus they are encouraging this form of sectarianism amongst Muslims.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Islam as Islam as AD-DEENAD-DEEN, (total way of life) provides Muslims with guidance in , (total way of life) provides Muslims with guidance in

every spheres, not excluding politics. Yet, its spread was relatively every spheres, not excluding politics. Yet, its spread was relatively

peaceful, without coercion (but through “peaceful, without coercion (but through “civilizational-osmosiscivilizational-osmosis”), except ”), except

where they encounter oppression and injustice which had to be where they encounter oppression and injustice which had to be

removed through the concept ofremoved through the concept of JIHAD JIHAD (peaceful striving through (peaceful striving through

DA’WAHDA’WAH) and under exceptional condition to resort to arm struggle and ) and under exceptional condition to resort to arm struggle and

warfare (warfare (QITALQITAL). Today, any Muslim who may be seen as indulging in ). Today, any Muslim who may be seen as indulging in

this – struggle against oppression (never mind if it is justifiable) - this – struggle against oppression (never mind if it is justifiable) -

unfortunately are derogatively being labelled as representing “Political unfortunately are derogatively being labelled as representing “Political

Islam”. Islam”. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

““Do they seek for other than the Do they seek for other than the Religion of AllahReligion of Allah?―While all ?―While all

creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling, creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,

bowed (submitted) to His Will (“Islam” ), and to Him shall they bowed (submitted) to His Will (“Islam” ), and to Him shall they

all be brought back.” all be brought back.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))


“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and

stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou

their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which

Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly

between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is

the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your

deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah

will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”

(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)


The word “The word “IslamIslam” - literally means “” - literally means “surrendersurrender; ;

submissionsubmission”. When added with the prefix “”. When added with the prefix “alal” ( definite article ” ( definite article

“t“thehe” - to denote a name) yet the word refers to the essential ” - to denote a name) yet the word refers to the essential

traits of this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s traits of this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s

inner conviction, belief (inner conviction, belief (iimaniiman) towards “) towards “obedience to the will of obedience to the will of

AllahAllah”.”.

The true meaning of “The true meaning of “believebelieve” or “” or “iimaniiman”” is : is :

“ “to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (QolbQolb); );

and declare with one’s tongue, and declare with one’s tongue,

and practice deeds in accordance with its pillarsand practice deeds in accordance with its pillars””


So “So “how does one begin to submit to Allah’s will how does one begin to submit to Allah’s will ”?”?

This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

in what is referred to as :in what is referred to as :

the Pillars of Islamthe Pillars of Islam ((Arkaan-ul-IslaamArkaan-ul-Islaam).).


Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):

[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except

Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the

Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;

[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)

Swolah;Swolah;

[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);

[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the

House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to

(do) it; (do) it;

[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.


As ‘As ‘belief or convictionbelief or conviction’ resides in a person’s heart, there is a need ’ resides in a person’s heart, there is a need

to first express ones’ commitment verbally – declaring it to others to first express ones’ commitment verbally – declaring it to others

such that it becomes a solemn pledge or a promise, as well as a such that it becomes a solemn pledge or a promise, as well as a

sign of one’s entrance into a social & spiritual contract with the sign of one’s entrance into a social & spiritual contract with the

universal community as Muslim. universal community as Muslim.

So, the gateway into Islam is simple. Yet, this entrance – by verbal So, the gateway into Islam is simple. Yet, this entrance – by verbal

‘declaration’ - leads to a whole program to be implemented so as ‘declaration’ - leads to a whole program to be implemented so as

to ‘build’ a truly Muslim personality of one who submits his to ‘build’ a truly Muslim personality of one who submits his

whole-self to the Will of the Creator.whole-self to the Will of the Creator.


For to submit to Allah is to begin to be living in the presence with For to submit to Allah is to begin to be living in the presence with

every witnesses of the Truth of the Lordship and Sovereignty of every witnesses of the Truth of the Lordship and Sovereignty of

the One and only God – Allah, Who Alone is Deity worthy of the One and only God – Allah, Who Alone is Deity worthy of

worship; upholding and standing firm with justice, in accordance worship; upholding and standing firm with justice, in accordance

with the Way of life (with the Way of life (DEENDEEN) as established by His Final Messenger ) as established by His Final Messenger

Muhammad s.a.a.w.Muhammad s.a.a.w.

The first pillar, the “The first pillar, the “SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN” is to begin to “ ” is to begin to “ self-self-

actualiseactualise”. And it does not stand alone, but are connected to the ”. And it does not stand alone, but are connected to the

other four pillars to be upheld and implemented. other four pillars to be upheld and implemented.


As these five pillars are inter-related, beginning with a solemn As these five pillars are inter-related, beginning with a solemn

commitment, a covenant, thus a Muslim is to strive to fulfil all commitment, a covenant, thus a Muslim is to strive to fulfil all

these – as these are to be regarded as a these – as these are to be regarded as a FARDH ‘AIN FARDH ‘AIN (a personal (a personal

obligation) unto those who enter into Islam:obligation) unto those who enter into Islam:

““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); and O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an avowed enemy.”avowed enemy.”

(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208))


Thus, the five pillars must be regarded as that educational and Thus, the five pillars must be regarded as that educational and

developmental program to nurture a total personality of “developmental program to nurture a total personality of “one who one who

submits to Allah’s Will submits to Allah’s Will ” (” (MUSLIMMUSLIM).).

Each of these five pillars, contains the medium through which the Each of these five pillars, contains the medium through which the

deeper meanings must impact a Muslim – leading to yet higher deeper meanings must impact a Muslim – leading to yet higher

consciousness of how to transform his/her entire life into one of consciousness of how to transform his/her entire life into one of

complete submission to the Will of Allah. complete submission to the Will of Allah.

For to be a Muslim is about “For to be a Muslim is about “beingbeing” and “” and “becomingbecoming”. It’s about ones ”. It’s about ones

‘‘HAAL HAAL ’ (spiritual condition) and ‘’ (spiritual condition) and ‘MAQOMMAQOM ’ (spiritual station) – not ’ (spiritual station) – not

mere labels.mere labels.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“ “There is no god but He: that is There is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah His the witness of Allah His

angels and those endued with knowledgeangels and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on , standing firm on

justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the

Wise.” Wise.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:18Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:18))







Swolah;Swolah;




(do) it; (do) it;








Swolah;Swolah;




(do) it; (do) it;



THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))



THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))





LESSON # 10

LESSON # 10

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TOPIC ON 14 NOVEMBER 2014TOPIC ON 14 NOVEMBER 2014

In our relationship regarding our Education – we In our relationship regarding our Education – we

are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators - are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators -

with what is referred to as, “with what is referred to as, “knowledgeknowledge”.”.

RECAP PREVIOUS LESSON


““declaration; make manifest; witness; declaration; make manifest; witness;

testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest; testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest;

credential; creed; identification; martyrdom.”credential; creed; identification; martyrdom.”

SHA-HAA-DAH


ASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAHASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAH

I bear witness, that there is no god except AllahI bear witness, that there is no god except Allah


WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR RO-SUU-LULLAAHRO-SUU-LULLAAH

And I bear witness, that Muhammad is the And I bear witness, that Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMessenger of Allah



””Let there be Let there be no compulsion in religionno compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear . Truth stands out clear

from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath

grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks.

And Allah hears and knows all things.” And Allah hears and knows all things.”



” ” If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all

who are on earth! who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against their Wilt thou then compel mankind against their

will to believe?will to believe?””

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99))


””This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight (This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight (SwIRATU-ROB-BIKA –SwIRATU-ROB-BIKA –

MUS-TA-QEE-MAMUS-TA-QEE-MA) : We have detailed the Signs for those who receive ) : We have detailed the Signs for those who receive

admonition. For them will be a Home of Peace (admonition. For them will be a Home of Peace (DARUS-SALAAMDARUS-SALAAM) in ) in

the presence of their Lord: He (Allah) will be their Friend (the presence of their Lord: He (Allah) will be their Friend (WALIYYWALIYY) )

because they practised (righteousness).” because they practised (righteousness).”

((Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127))


““Allah is the Protector Allah is the Protector of those who have faith: of those who have faith: from the depths from the depths

of darkness, He will lead them forth into light.of darkness, He will lead them forth into light. Of those who Of those who

reject faith the patrons are the Evil Ones: from light they will lead reject faith the patrons are the Evil Ones: from light they will lead

them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companions them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companions

of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).” of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257-258Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257-258))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

““Say: "Say: "O my Servants O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! who have transgressed against their souls!

Despair not of the Mercy of AllahDespair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: for : for Allah forgives all sins: for

He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

((Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 53Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 53))


"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and "Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and (ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to (ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to

His (WillHis (Will), before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not ), before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not

be helped. “be helped. “

((Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54))


““Unless he repents, believes, and works righteous deedsUnless he repents, believes, and works righteous deeds, for , for

Allah will change the evil of such persons into goodAllah will change the evil of such persons into good and Allah and Allah

is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful . And whoever repents and is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful . And whoever repents and

does good has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable) does good has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable)

conversion―”conversion―”

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 70-71Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 70-71))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“ “We are to accept what is manifested and Allah will (be the One We are to accept what is manifested and Allah will (be the One

to) look into what is (secretly) concealed (in the person’s heart.)”to) look into what is (secretly) concealed (in the person’s heart.)”

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


No one should be forced to embrace Islam. No one should be forced to embrace Islam.

A person is expected to is expected to enter into it willingly, with full certainty

of the basic truth that there is no god except Allah and that

Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.

Those who are born into a Muslim family needs to be nurtured

with the correct understanding of Islam to attain certainty .


Thus, the declaration marks a person’s commitment towards

adhering to all that Islam teaches.

It is in fact a covenant between him and Allah – to be witnessed

at least by other Muslims because he will be accorded every

rights and respect as fellow Muslims; as much as other Muslims

have rights over him.


Amongst these are for Muslims to exhort one another towards Amongst these are for Muslims to exhort one another towards

truth and patient constancy; making truth and patient constancy; making DU’ADU’A for one another; for one another;

protecting each others rights and dignity; assisting in all matters protecting each others rights and dignity; assisting in all matters

leading to leading to AL-BIRR AL-BIRR (Goodness) and (Goodness) and AL-TAQWAAL-TAQWA (consciousness of (consciousness of

Allah) with love for one another for the sake of Allah.Allah) with love for one another for the sake of Allah.

When a person enters or embraces Islam, his/her past sins are When a person enters or embraces Islam, his/her past sins are

forgiven and erased whereas merit of al their good deeds remains forgiven and erased whereas merit of al their good deeds remains

(including now also, merit of repentance of those past sins). This is (including now also, merit of repentance of those past sins). This is

similar to Muslims whose repentance have been accepted by Allah. similar to Muslims whose repentance have been accepted by Allah.


“Renew your iiman (faith) by (reciting) :

Laa-ilaa-ha il-lalLaah

(there is no god except Allah)”

(Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah)

Our Prophet s.a.w. advises:



““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: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))


““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought ) in His cause as ye ought

to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has

chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in

religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He

Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this

(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may ) may

be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for

mankind! (mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“

((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))


And say: "And say: "Work (righteousness)Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your : soon will Allah observe your

work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be

brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open:

then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105)5)



“ “ Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide, Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide,

He opens their breast to ISLAMHe opens their breast to ISLAM; those whom He ; those whom He

wills to leave straying, He makes their breast wills to leave straying, He makes their breast

close and constricted, as if they had to climb up close and constricted, as if they had to climb up

to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty

on those who refuse to believe. " on those who refuse to believe. "

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 12Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 125)5)



““Is one whose heart Allah has opened to Is one whose heart Allah has opened to ISLAMISLAM, ,

so that he has received Enlightenment from so that he has received Enlightenment from

Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe

to those whose hearts are hardened against to those whose hearts are hardened against

celebrating the praises of Allah! they are celebrating the praises of Allah! they are

manifestly wandering (in error)!”manifestly wandering (in error)!”

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22))


“People are like minerals, the best of them in

Jahiliyah (during times of ignorance)

will still be the best amongst them in Islam,

so long as they have proper (profound) understanding.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)



“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness,

He will make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of

the religion(Deen); and for everything there is a

pillar, and the pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH –

(the profound understanding of the Deen); a

learned scholar (of the Deen) is more difficult upon

satan than a thousand worshippers.”

((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))


““And those who (And those who (JAAHADUJAAHADU) strive in Our (cause),- We ) strive in Our (cause),- We

will certainly guide them to our Paths (will certainly guide them to our Paths (SUBUULANASUBUULANA) : ) :

For verily Allah is with those who do right.For verily Allah is with those who do right.””

((Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69))



“ “The best one amongst you The best one amongst you is the person who is the person who

makes you remember Allah makes you remember Allah when you look when you look

upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases

you your knowledge you your knowledge ( ‘ilm ( ‘ilm of the of the DeenDeen), and ), and

with his deeds (‘with his deeds (‘amalamal) it inspires (motivates) ) it inspires (motivates)

you to strive for your Hereafter.”you to strive for your Hereafter.”

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


““And when And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam), Allah guides a single person (to Islam),

through youthrough you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for

you is better than (if you are given) the whole world you is better than (if you are given) the whole world

and whatever it contains.”and whatever it contains.”

((Hadith of the Prophet Hadith of the Prophet ))


““Among the Among the believers are men who have [always] been true believers are men who have [always] been true

to what they have vowed before Allahto what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have : Of them some have

fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them

are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed

[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))



Meaning: Meaning: ““polytheism; idolatry; setting up partners to Godpolytheism; idolatry; setting up partners to God” - ” -

from the word meaning “from the word meaning “partner, associatepartner, associate””

Belief that “Belief that “regards others as partners or associates to Allah; regards others as partners or associates to Allah;

ascribing to others the absolute attributes which exclusively ascribing to others the absolute attributes which exclusively

belongs to Allahbelongs to Allah;;””


SUCH AS:

[a] Ascribing to others, the independent exclusive attributes of

Allah Who is the Unique Creator, Lord, Sovereign, Law-giver; Who

alone is the all-knowing.

[b] Believe in the practices of fortune telling; divination with [b] Believe in the practices of fortune telling; divination with

arrows or astrology; delving in sorcery; invoking spirits, idols, etc.arrows or astrology; delving in sorcery; invoking spirits, idols, etc.


SUCH AS:

[c] To deny that Allah has absolute power over all things, and that

things which occur, although by means of ‘cause and effect’ yet, it

can occur only by Allah’s permission.

[d] Ascribing to Allah attributes that contradict His Exalted Majesty

e.g. holding to anthropomorphic beliefs.


Meaning:Meaning:

“ “apostasy; renouncement; withdraw; desertion; renegade;apostasy; renouncement; withdraw; desertion; renegade;””

Acts, through words and deeds, that causes a person to no Acts, through words and deeds, that causes a person to no

longer be regarded as a Muslim.longer be regarded as a Muslim.


SUCH AS:SUCH AS:

[a] Outright renunciation.[a] Outright renunciation.

[b] Rejecting or opposing principle teachings of Islam.[b] Rejecting or opposing principle teachings of Islam.

[c] To regard what is clearly forbidden to be lawful – or vice-versa;[c] To regard what is clearly forbidden to be lawful – or vice-versa;

[d] Blasphemy or committing acts which demeans Islam’s sacred [d] Blasphemy or committing acts which demeans Islam’s sacred

symbols (symbols (SHI’-ARSHI’-AR) e.g. Allah’s names, Al-Qur’an, Prophets, Ka’aba, ) e.g. Allah’s names, Al-Qur’an, Prophets, Ka’aba,

mosques, sacred rites, etc. – act of defiance, treachery.mosques, sacred rites, etc. – act of defiance, treachery.


SUCH AS:SUCH AS:

[e] Imitating others in their religious rites or worship; purposefully [e] Imitating others in their religious rites or worship; purposefully

trying to resemble others such that his/her own Muslim identity is trying to resemble others such that his/her own Muslim identity is

being compromised:being compromised:

““Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people, Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people,

then he is from amongst them”then he is from amongst them”



““Those who believe then reject Faith, then believe Those who believe then reject Faith, then believe

(again) and (again) reject Faith and go on (again) and (again) reject Faith and go on

increasing in unbelief ― Allah will not forgive them, increasing in unbelief ― Allah will not forgive them,

nor guide them on the way. nor guide them on the way.

To the Hypocrites (To the Hypocrites (MUNAAFIQEENMUNAAFIQEEN) give the glad ) give the glad

tidings that there is for them a grievous penalty.―” tidings that there is for them a grievous penalty.―”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138))



““O you who have attained to faith! If you ever O you who have attained to faith! If you ever

((MURTADMURTAD) abandon your faith," Allah will in time bring ) abandon your faith," Allah will in time bring

forth [in your stead] people whom He loves and who forth [in your stead] people whom He loves and who

love Him - humble towards the believers, powerful love Him - humble towards the believers, powerful

(stern) towards all who deny the truth: [people] who (stern) towards all who deny the truth: [people] who

((YUJAAHIDUYUJAAHIDU) strive hard in Allah's cause, and do not ) strive hard in Allah's cause, and do not

fear to be censured by anyone who might censure them: fear to be censured by anyone who might censure them:

such is Allah's favour, which He grants unto whom He such is Allah's favour, which He grants unto whom He

wills. And Allah is infinite, all-knowing.”wills. And Allah is infinite, all-knowing.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 54Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 54))


LET US TURN TO ALLAH WITH THIS ....


"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our

progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our

places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy); places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy);

for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.” for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.”



"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;

Help us against those that reject faith." Help us against those that reject faith."

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250) )


“ “Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after

You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy

Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts

(bestowals).” (bestowals).”

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))


“(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad,

salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family,

in accordance with what he deserves

(in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”


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

Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .


””Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from

what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise

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

((Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182))


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