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HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

LESSON # 4

LESSON # 4

““ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”Articles of Faith / BeliefArticles of Faith / Belief

BELIEVE IN ALLAHBELIEVE IN ALLAH

(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


““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.


““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.

FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS



“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 is and that Muhammad is His servant and His servant and Messenger.Messenger.


“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).


“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).


“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.


“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.


.....“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;


........ “ Tell me ........ “ Tell me about ‘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 ... That you serve (worship) Allah as (worship) Allah as though you see Him, though you see Him, but if you do not see but if you do not see Him, He (Allah) sees Him, He (Allah) sees you.”you.”


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).


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)


ELUCIDATION OF :


IIMANIIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense

perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the

unseen”.

It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means

“safety, peace, security, protection”

It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it

instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,

restlessness etc.


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or

faith must be with knowledge (‘ILM ‘ILM ).


"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou

hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight

and heart - all of them - will be called to accountand heart - all of them - will be called to account

for it (on Judgement Day).“for it (on Judgement Day).“

((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))

Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or

faith must be with knowledge (‘ILM ‘ILM ).


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere

blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.

Believe or faith must be with knowledge (‘ILM ‘ILM ).

Three sources for knowledge:

[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;

[2] Reasoning - ;

[3] True report - ;


(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.”


(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.”



THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO 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



"In (with) the Name of Allah, the Most

Compassionate, the Most Merciful."

(Qur'an: Al-Fatiha: 1: 1)



"QUL – HU-WALLAA - HU- A"QUL – HU-WALLAA - HU- AHHAD,AD,

ALLAA-HUS – ALLAA-HUS – SwSwO - MAD,O - MAD,

LAM-YA-LID – WA –LAM – YUU - LAD,LAM-YA-LID – WA –LAM – YUU - LAD,

WA-LAM – YAKUN – LA - HUUWA-LAM – YAKUN – LA - HUU

KU-FU-AN - AKU-FU-AN - AHHAD"AD"


"No vision can encompass Him, "No vision can encompass Him,

whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is

unfathomable (latif) unfathomable (latif) **, all-aware.“ , all-aware.“

((Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103))


"There is nothing like unto Him"There is nothing like unto Him**, and yet He alone is all-, and yet He alone is all-

hearing, all-seeing.“hearing, all-seeing.“

((Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11) )


Holy Prophet Muhammad Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.ws.a.a.w. have said: . have said:


Holy Prophet Muhammad Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.s.a.a.w. have said: have said:

"(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon

Allah's creation and do not try to think

of His Essence (Dzat), for you will certainly

not be able to comprehend it.“

(Hadith reported by Abu-Shaykh – al Jami’ : 134 Risalah Tauhid)



““And yet, And yet, some people choose to worship certain earthly some people choose to worship certain earthly

things or beings things or beings as deities that [are supposed to] resurrect as deities that [are supposed to] resurrect

the dead; and they fail to realize that, the dead; and they fail to realize that, had there been in had there been in

heaven or on earth any other deity besides Allah, both heaven or on earth any other deity besides Allah, both

[those realms] would surely have fallen to ruin! [those realms] would surely have fallen to ruin! But But

limitless in His Glory is Allah, enthroned in His awesome limitless in His Glory is Allah, enthroned in His awesome

almightiness [far] above anything that man can devise by almightiness [far] above anything that man can devise by

way of definition!”way of definition!”

((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 21-22Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 21-22))


When we know that there can be only One God, Who is the Unique, the When we know that there can be only One God, Who is the Unique, the

Uncreated Creator, Who is totally different from creations - Uncreated Creator, Who is totally different from creations - the easiest the easiest

and the safest is firstly to deny any possibility of others in existenceand the safest is firstly to deny any possibility of others in existence, to , to

be God except Allah.be God except Allah.

Errors of Errors of anthropomorphismanthropomorphism and and pagan misconceptionpagan misconception, where objects in , where objects in

creation or imagined, are being regarded as God, or manifestations of creation or imagined, are being regarded as God, or manifestations of

God (which has occurred even in monotheist religions) - and thus, these God (which has occurred even in monotheist religions) - and thus, these

are to be denied prior to our affirming Allah as the Divine.are to be denied prior to our affirming Allah as the Divine.




The term “ “ pronounce ‘The term “ “ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – ’ –

means “means “partner; associate; one who shares; etcpartner; associate; one who shares; etc.”.”

Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :

“ “associating or ascribing to Allah, with others as partners associating or ascribing to Allah, with others as partners .”.”


The term “ “ pronounce ‘The term “ “ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – ’ –

means “means “partner; associate; one who shares; etcpartner; associate; one who shares; etc.”.”

Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :

“ “associating or ascribing to Allah, with others as partners associating or ascribing to Allah, with others as partners .”.”

The sin of "The sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘ “ is in the ‘ belief belief ’, not merely ’, not merely

the ‘the ‘outward actionoutward action.’ .’

NOTE:NOTE:


It is only “ It is only “ SHIRKSHIRK” ” when a person: when a person:

[1] [1] who in his belief, regards other being or entity in creation, who in his belief, regards other being or entity in creation,

or imaginary ‘beings’ conjured in his mind, etc. to be also or imaginary ‘beings’ conjured in his mind, etc. to be also

‘‘DivineDivine’; or’; or

[2] [2] belief that they (these creations) have a share in ‘belief that they (these creations) have a share in ‘Divinity Divinity ’ ’

with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive

attributes; or His ‘attributes; or His ‘union or in-dwellingunion or in-dwelling’ or ‘’ or ‘incarnationincarnation’ in ’ in

them; etc. orthem; etc. or

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It is indeed true when a learned scholar said: It is indeed true when a learned scholar said:

“ “ “ “ SHIRKSHIRK is an intellectual sin.” is an intellectual sin.”

Just like Just like TAUTAUHHEEDEED, it deals primarily with ‘, it deals primarily with ‘thoughts or thoughts or

cognitioncognition’; i.e. what a person ‘’; i.e. what a person ‘knows and believesknows and believes’ ’

regarding God or the ‘regarding God or the ‘DivineDivine’ - (the doctrine or theological ’ - (the doctrine or theological

concept that the person holds in his mind).concept that the person holds in his mind).

NOTE:NOTE:


A person’s belief A person’s belief may generally be presumed may generally be presumed to be to be

adhering to the creed (religion) which he professes to adhering to the creed (religion) which he professes to

follow.follow.

Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as

a “a “MuwaMuwahheedeed”, (upholding ”, (upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED) unless proven to be ) unless proven to be

otherwise. This is because otherwise. This is because he begins by denying any other he begins by denying any other

to be god before acknowledging Allah, Who Alone is God to be god before acknowledging Allah, Who Alone is God – –

One and Unique without partner nor equal nor rival.One and Unique without partner nor equal nor rival.

NOTE:NOTE:


One of the primary cause leading to One of the primary cause leading to SHIRKSHIRK is ignorance of is ignorance of

the true knowledge of this the true knowledge of this DEENDEEN of Islam in matters of of Islam in matters of

AQEEDAHAQEEDAH. Allah s.w.t. warns us:. Allah s.w.t. warns us:

NOTE:NOTE:





"And "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast no do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast no

knowledgeknowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of : verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of

them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)." them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)."

((Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36))

NOTE:NOTE:





NOTE:NOTE:





" Now if you pay " Now if you pay heed (follow) unto the majority of those heed (follow) unto the majority of those

[who live] on earth[who live] on earth, they will but lead thee astray from the , they will but lead thee astray from the

path of Allah: they follow but [other people's] path of Allah: they follow but [other people's] conjecturesconjectures, ,

and they themselves do nothing but and they themselves do nothing but guessguess." ."

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 116Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 116))

NOTE:NOTE:





NOTE:NOTE:





" But when they are told, "" But when they are told, "Follow what Allah has revealedFollow what Allah has revealed" some " some

answers, "Nay, we shall follow (only) that which we found our answers, "Nay, we shall follow (only) that which we found our

forefathers believe in and did." What! forefathers believe in and did." What! even though their even though their

forefathers did not understand anything and had no guidanceforefathers did not understand anything and had no guidance?“?“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 170Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 170))

NOTE:NOTE:


Thus, Muslims must Thus, Muslims must avoid blindly imitating avoid blindly imitating others in others in

matters of belief (matters of belief (AQEEDAHAQEEDAH) and devotional practices ) and devotional practices

((‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH) related to belief, without basis in Islamic ) related to belief, without basis in Islamic

knowledge. These kinds of belief, which are untruths to knowledge. These kinds of belief, which are untruths to

be avoided are termed: be avoided are termed:

- “- “khkhurafaturafat” : superstitions; myths; fables; etc.” : superstitions; myths; fables; etc.

-“-“TaTakhkhayyulatayyulat” (pl. From “” (pl. From “tatakhkhayyulayyul”) : ”) :

imaginations; whims, delusions; fantasies; etcimaginations; whims, delusions; fantasies; etc

NOTE:NOTE:


ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN

AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA –

MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e.

associating others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness

from the committing of the sins which I do not know.”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)

DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD :DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD :


ASMA’ WA-SIFATASMA’ WA-SIFAT

TO CONTINUE TO CONTINUE


""AllahAllah is He, whom there is no other god; is He, whom there is no other god;

(‘(‘AALIM AL-GHAYBI WAS-SHAHAADAAALIM AL-GHAYBI WAS-SHAHAADA) Who ) Who

knows (all things), both secret and open, knows (all things), both secret and open,

He, (He, (AR-RAH-MAANAR-RAH-MAAN) the Most Compassionate, ) the Most Compassionate,

((AR-RAHEEMAR-RAHEEM) the Most Merciful.“) the Most Merciful.“

((Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 22Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 22))


""AllahAllah is He, whom there is no other god; ( is He, whom there is no other god; (AL-MAALIKAL-MAALIK) )

the Sovereign, (the Sovereign, (AL-QUD-DUSAL-QUD-DUS) the Holy One, () the Holy One, (AS-SALAAMAS-SALAAM) )

the Source of Peace and Perfection, (the Source of Peace and Perfection, (AL-MU’-MEENAL-MU’-MEEN) )

the Guardian of faith, (the Guardian of faith, (AL-MUHAY-MEENAL-MUHAY-MEEN) the Preserver of Safety, ) the Preserver of Safety,

((AL-’AZIZAL-’AZIZ) the Exalted in Might, () the Exalted in Might, (AL-JAB-BARAL-JAB-BAR) the Irresistible, ) the Irresistible,

((AL-MUTAKABBIRAL-MUTAKABBIR) the Supreme.“) the Supreme.“

((Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 22Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 22))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014)

"Glory be to "Glory be to AllahAllah! (High is He) above the ! (High is He) above the

partners they attribute to Him.“partners they attribute to Him.“

((Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 23Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 23))


"He is Allah! (AL-KHAALIQ) The Creator,

(AL-BAA-RI-U) the Evolver,

(AL-MUSAW-WIR) the Bestower of forms (and

colours) – to Him belongs (ASMA-UL-HUSNA) the

Most Beautiful (Most Perfect) Names!“

(Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 24)


"Whatever is in the heavens or on Earth,

both declare His Praise and Glory:

for He alone is almighty, truly wise!!“

(Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 24)


"And if my servants ask you concerning Me – behold, "And if my servants ask you concerning Me – behold, I am nearI am near; ; I I

respond to the call of him who calls Me: let him then respond unto respond to the call of him who calls Me: let him then respond unto

Me, and believe in MeMe, and believe in Me, so that they might follow the right way“, so that they might follow the right way“

((Qur'an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur'an: Baqarah: 2: 186))


““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”

Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults

conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

Extracted from:



"Say: '[Thus speaks Allah] O you servants of Mine who have "Say: '[Thus speaks Allah] O you servants of Mine who have

transgressed (sinned) against your own selves! transgressed (sinned) against your own selves! Despair not of Allah's Despair not of Allah's

mercymercy: behold, : behold, Allah forgives all sins Allah forgives all sins – for verily, He alone is much-– for verily, He alone is much-

forgiving, a dispenser of Grace!“forgiving, a dispenser of Grace!“

((Qur'an: Zumar: 39: 53Qur'an: Zumar: 39: 53))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014)


““And And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him (AS-return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him (AS-

LIMU) before the punishment comes upon youLIMU) before the punishment comes upon you; then you will not be ; then you will not be

helped. helped.

And follow the best of what was revealed to you from your Lord And follow the best of what was revealed to you from your Lord

before the punishment comes upon you suddenly while you do not before the punishment comes upon you suddenly while you do not

perceive.perceive.

Lest a soul should say, "Oh [how great is] my regret over what I Lest a soul should say, "Oh [how great is] my regret over what I

neglected in regard to Allah and that I was among the mockers.“neglected in regard to Allah and that I was among the mockers.“

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 54-56Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 54-56))


There is no such thing

as the Original Sin…

Because to us

God (Allah)

is Most Just

Ever-forgiving

and Most Merciful


"That "That no bearer of burdens shall be made to bear no bearer of burdens shall be made to bear

another's burdenanother's burden; and naught shall be accounted unto ; and naught shall be accounted unto

man except what he is striving for; “man except what he is striving for; “

((Qur'an: Najm: 53: 38Qur'an: Najm: 53: 38))


Our question to them : Our question to them : Is original sin Is original sin

compatible with standards of God’s justice compatible with standards of God’s justice

mentioned in their own book ?mentioned in their own book ?

“ The soul that sinneth it shall die. The son shall not

bear the iniquity (sins) of the father, neither shall

the father bear the iniquity (sins) of the son, the

righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him,

and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon

him.”

(Ezekiel 18: 20)

Consider:


“But the wicked will turn from all his sins that he

hath committed, and keep all my statutes and do

that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live,

he shall not die.”

(Ezekiel 18 : 21)

((Note the concept of repentance here Note the concept of repentance here : is consistent with that in Islam. : is consistent with that in Islam.

Unfortunately Christians have replaced this with ‘blood redemption’)Unfortunately Christians have replaced this with ‘blood redemption’)

Consider:

Our question to them : Our question to them : Is original sin Is original sin

compatible with standards of God’s justice compatible with standards of God’s justice

mentioned in their own book ?mentioned in their own book ?


Man was placed on earth in the hole - condemned

THEIR CONCEPT OF SALVATION


Thus for them, it requires a Saviour to redeem him out of the ‘Sin’ – (by vicarious atonement)






Man was placed on earth innocent – not condemned

ISLAM’S MESSAGEISLAM’S MESSAGE






For in life he may fall into sin

Thus he requires GUIDANCE







Yet in life he may fall into sin

Thus he requires GUIDANCE

Even if he falls, there is hope of

Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness


Forgiveness through

repentance and

reparation, while in

this world


MERCYMERCY


Because to us

God (Allah)

Has already forgiven

Adam and Hawa

There is no such thing as

the Original Sin… also


“They (Adam and Hawa) said, "Our Lord, we have

wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have

mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”

(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 23)




““Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words,

and and He accepted his repentanceHe accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who . Indeed, it is He who

is is the Accepting of repentancethe Accepting of repentance, the , the Most MercifulMost Merciful.”.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 37Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 37))




"No vision can encompass Him whereas He "No vision can encompass Him whereas He

encompasses all vision : for He is (encompasses all vision : for He is (AL-LATIFFAL-LATIFF) unfathomable, ) unfathomable,

((AL-KHABIRAL-KHABIR) all-Aware." ) all-Aware."

((Qur'an: An'am: 6: 103Qur'an: An'am: 6: 103))



"That no bearer of burdens shall be made to bear "That no bearer of burdens shall be made to bear

another's burden; and naught shall be accounted unto another's burden; and naught shall be accounted unto

man except what he is striving for; and in time [the man except what he is striving for; and in time [the

nature of all] his striving will be shown [to him in its nature of all] his striving will be shown [to him in its

true light], whereupon he shall be requited for it with true light], whereupon he shall be requited for it with

the fullest requital; and that the fullest requital; and that with thy Sustainer is the with thy Sustainer is the

beginning and the end [of all that existsbeginning and the end [of all that exists].“].“

((Qur'an: Najm: 53: 38-42Qur'an: Najm: 53: 38-42))


This is one of the traditional approaches in This is one of the traditional approaches in ensuring the understanding of attributes of ensuring the understanding of attributes of Allah, amongst Muslims who are exposed Allah, amongst Muslims who are exposed to other religious or philosophical views, to other religious or philosophical views, does not deviate from that of the pious does not deviate from that of the pious

predecessors’ (Salafus-Soleheen)predecessors’ (Salafus-Soleheen)

EXTRACTED FROM “INTRODUCTION TO TAUHEED COURSE NOTES”


TO DISTINGUISHTO DISTINGUISHALLAH’S EXISTENCE ALLAH’S EXISTENCE

FROM THAT OF CREATIONFROM THAT OF CREATIONAND MUSLIMS’ UNDERSTANDING AND MUSLIMS’ UNDERSTANDING

OF ALLAH’S ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTESOF ALLAH’S ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

ADDITIONAL NOTESADDITIONAL NOTES


"No vision can encompass Him, "No vision can encompass Him,

whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is

unfathomable (latif) unfathomable (latif) **, all-aware.“ , all-aware.“

((Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103))


"There is nothing like unto Him"There is nothing like unto Him**, and yet He alone is all-, and yet He alone is all-

hearing, all-seeing.“hearing, all-seeing.“

((Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11) )


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Thus, even the "Thus, even the "how how " of His being "" of His being "differentdifferent" from " from

everything else is beyond the categories of human everything else is beyond the categories of human

thought. thought.

Therefore, the concern in Islamic theology is not in Therefore, the concern in Islamic theology is not in

trying to discern His Essence (trying to discern His Essence (DzatDzat), which is an ), which is an

impossibility due to human imperfection and limitation.impossibility due to human imperfection and limitation.

But we are encourage to know Him by way of His But we are encourage to know Him by way of His

attributes and other Signs (attributes and other Signs (AayatAayat). ).


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Thus, even the "Thus, even the "how how " of His being "" of His being "differentdifferent" from everything " from everything else is beyond the categories of human thought. else is beyond the categories of human thought.

Therefore, the concern in Islamic theology is not in trying to Therefore, the concern in Islamic theology is not in trying to discern His Essence (discern His Essence (DzatDzat), which is an impossibility due to ), which is an impossibility due to human imperfection and limitation. But we are encourage to human imperfection and limitation. But we are encourage to know Him by way of His attributes and other Signs (know Him by way of His attributes and other Signs (AayatAayat). ).

The Holy Prophet Muhammad The Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.ws.a.a.w. have said: . have said:

"(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon Allah's attributes ("(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon Allah's attributes (SifatSifat))and do not try to think of (reality of) His Essence (and do not try to think of (reality of) His Essence (DzatDzat).“).“

(Hadith reported by Abu-Shaykh – al Jami’ : 134 Risalah Tauhid)


In man’s reliance upon rationalising to understand the ‘nature’ In man’s reliance upon rationalising to understand the ‘nature’

of God, they may be prone to error which, if left unguided, may lead of God, they may be prone to error which, if left unguided, may lead

to grave consequences. to grave consequences.

Although mankind may discern the existence of God – the Although mankind may discern the existence of God – the

Supreme Being, Creator of every creations, yet knowledge about Supreme Being, Creator of every creations, yet knowledge about

who that Supreme Being is (what are His names, attributes etc.), who that Supreme Being is (what are His names, attributes etc.),

must come from God Himself. must come from God Himself.

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Islamic scholars responded by stipulating the ‘criteria’ or Islamic scholars responded by stipulating the ‘criteria’ or

guideline for using reason (guideline for using reason (‘aqliyyah‘aqliyyah) in theology, which must also ) in theology, which must also

be substantiated with textual basis in Revelations (be substantiated with textual basis in Revelations (naqliyyahnaqliyyah).).

Without which, man’s tendencies towards speculating with Without which, man’s tendencies towards speculating with

anthropomorphicanthropomorphic imaginings may occur – especially when ignoring imaginings may occur – especially when ignoring

difference in meaning of words in Qur’an, between metaphorical difference in meaning of words in Qur’an, between metaphorical

and literal.and literal.


““.. in it (Al-Qur’an) are .. in it (Al-Qur’an) are AAYAT MUAAYAT MUHHKAMAT KAMAT - verses - verses

basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they

are the are the FOUNDATION OF THE BOOKFOUNDATION OF THE BOOK: others are : others are AAYAT AAYAT

MUTASHAABIHAT MUTASHAABIHAT – verses not of well-established – verses not of well-established

meaning.”meaning.”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 7)



“But those in whose hearts is perversity follow the part

thereof that is not of well-established meaning (AAYAT

MUTASHAABIHAT ), seeking discord, and searching for

its interpretation but no one knows its true meanings but no one knows its true meanings

except Allah except Allah **, and those who are firmly grounded in , and those who are firmly grounded in

knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it is knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it is

from our Lord"; and none will grasp the Message from our Lord"; and none will grasp the Message

except men of understanding.”except men of understanding.”...”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 7)




* Attributing human forms or personalities to Allah. Attributing human forms or personalities to Allah.



There are countless ways to verify the existence of God. When There are countless ways to verify the existence of God. When

Muslim acknowledges God’s existence, by this he is also certain of Muslim acknowledges God’s existence, by this he is also certain of

what God is not – i.e. anything antithetical to this notion is rejected as what God is not – i.e. anything antithetical to this notion is rejected as

absurd, and cannot be attributed to God.absurd, and cannot be attributed to God.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

WUJUDWUJUD

ALLAH’S ATTRIBUTE (ALLAH’S ATTRIBUTE (SIFATSIFAT) WHICH IS ALSO HIS ESSENCE () WHICH IS ALSO HIS ESSENCE (DZATDZAT))



Our understanding of “Our understanding of “existenceexistence” must be differentiated when ” must be differentiated when

applied to God. Firstly, Allah is the creator of our ‘notion’ of time, thus applied to God. Firstly, Allah is the creator of our ‘notion’ of time, thus

only Allah alone has existed without any beginning (forever existing). only Allah alone has existed without any beginning (forever existing).

Whose existence is (Whose existence is (WAJIB-AL-WUJUDWAJIB-AL-WUJUD) essential ,to the existence of ) essential ,to the existence of

creations – i.e. termed ‘contingent existence’ - (creations – i.e. termed ‘contingent existence’ - (MUMKIN-AL-WUJUDMUMKIN-AL-WUJUD).).

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

QIDAM

ETERNITY - FOREVER EXISTING WITHOUT ANY BEGINNING



As our understanding of “existence” must be differentiated when

applied to God, therefore secondly, Allah alone is Absolute and will

always exist without any ending (forever existing). All other existence

(i.e. in creations) is only contingent existence (mumkin al-wujud)

which may cease, dependent upon the Will of Allah.

EXISTENCE

BAQA’

EVERLASTINGNESS – EVERLASTINGNESS – ETERNALLY WITHOUT ENDETERNALLY WITHOUT END



Muslim holds the belief that we cannot attribute to Allah similar Muslim holds the belief that we cannot attribute to Allah similar

attributes like those possessed by creations. Any descriptions in attributes like those possessed by creations. Any descriptions in

the Qur’an and the Qur’an and As-SunnahAs-Sunnah which use metaphors or allegorical which use metaphors or allegorical

verses (verses (ayat mutashabbihaayat mutashabbiha) for Allah, must not be taken as literal or ) for Allah, must not be taken as literal or

regarded as having a decisive meaning.regarded as having a decisive meaning.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING WHICH DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING WHICH IS REGARDED AS NEW (CREATION)IS REGARDED AS NEW (CREATION)

MUKHALA-FATUHU-LIL-MUKHALA-FATUHU-LIL-HAWADITHHAWADITH



Men’s tendencies towards anthropomorphic attributions to God is Men’s tendencies towards anthropomorphic attributions to God is

to be to be refutedrefuted. Allah alone is God, the One Being who is Absolute and . Allah alone is God, the One Being who is Absolute and

utterly transcends the notion of ever needing a cause, other than in utterly transcends the notion of ever needing a cause, other than in

and by Himself.and by Himself.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

HE EXISTED BY HIMSELFHE EXISTED BY HIMSELF(WITHOUT NEED FOR OTHERS)(WITHOUT NEED FOR OTHERS)

QIYAA-MUHU-BI-NAFSIHIQIYAA-MUHU-BI-NAFSIHI



In our understanding Allah - His attributes (In our understanding Allah - His attributes (sifaatsifaat ), His Names ), His Names

((asmaasma’’) and His Acts () and His Acts (Af -’al Af -’al ); we do not in any way negate His ); we do not in any way negate His

Absolute Oneness. Allah being the Absolute One, indivisible, Infinite Absolute Oneness. Allah being the Absolute One, indivisible, Infinite

Being – having no partners, etc. is fundamental in the Islamic Creed.Being – having no partners, etc. is fundamental in the Islamic Creed.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

ABSOLUTE ONENESSABSOLUTE ONENESS

WAH-DAA-NIYAH



Certainly Allah is all-powerful. Thus, we regard as absurdity for Certainly Allah is all-powerful. Thus, we regard as absurdity for

any one to entertain the assertion of God as having attributes of any one to entertain the assertion of God as having attributes of

weakness, impotent etc.weakness, impotent etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

QUDRAH

POSSESSING POWERPOSSESSING POWER



Certainly Allah possesses ‘Will’. Thus, we regard as absurdity for Certainly Allah possesses ‘Will’. Thus, we regard as absurdity for

any one to entertain the misconception of God without a Will, any one to entertain the misconception of God without a Will,

incapable of decree and decision, inconsequential, uncreative, etc.incapable of decree and decision, inconsequential, uncreative, etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

IRAADAH

POSSESSING WILLPOSSESSING WILL



Certainly Allah is all-knowing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for Certainly Allah is all-knowing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for

any one to entertain the assertion of God as being ignorant, any one to entertain the assertion of God as being ignorant,

forgetful, etc.forgetful, etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

‘‘ILMUNILMUN

KNOWINGKNOWING



Certainly Allah is the Ever-Living. Thus, we regard as absurdity

for any one to entertain the assertion of God who is dead or who can

die.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

HAYAAT

LIVINGLIVING



Certainly Allah is all-Hearing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for

any one to entertain the ridiculous assertion of God as being deaf,

deprived or obstructed from hearing etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

SAM’UN

HEARINGHEARING



Certainly Allah is All-Seeing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for any Certainly Allah is All-Seeing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for any

one to entertain the ridiculous assertion of God as being blind, or one to entertain the ridiculous assertion of God as being blind, or

that things can be concealed or hidden from Him, etc.that things can be concealed or hidden from Him, etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

BASWARUN

SEEINGSEEING



Certainly Allah possesses Speech. Thus, we regard as absurdity Certainly Allah possesses Speech. Thus, we regard as absurdity

for any one to entertain the foolish assertion of God as being dumb, for any one to entertain the foolish assertion of God as being dumb,

unable to communicate, etc.unable to communicate, etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

KALAAMUN

SPEECHSPEECH




Say, "O disbelievers, Say, "O disbelievers, I do not worship what you worshipI do not worship what you worship. Nor are . Nor are

you worshippers of what I worship. you worshippers of what I worship. Nor will I be a worshipper of Nor will I be a worshipper of

what you worshipwhat you worship. Nor will you be worshippers of what I . Nor will you be worshippers of what I

worship. For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.“worship. For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.“

((Qur’an: Kafirun: 109: 1-6Qur’an: Kafirun: 109: 1-6))



“ “ He is (He is (AL-HAYUAL-HAYU) the Ever-Living; there is no deity except ) the Ever-Living; there is no deity except

Him, so (Him, so (FAD-’UUHUFAD-’UUHU) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in ) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in

religion (religion (MUMUKHKH-LISAN LAHUD-DEEN-LISAN LAHUD-DEEN). [All] praise is [due] to ). [All] praise is [due] to

Allah, (Allah, (ROB-BIL-’AA-LA-MEENROB-BIL-’AA-LA-MEEN) Lord of the worlds. ) Lord of the worlds.

Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, I have been forbidden to Indeed, I have been forbidden to

worship those you call upon worship those you call upon ((TAD-’UUNATAD-’UUNA)) besides Allah once besides Allah once

the clear proofs have come to me from my Lordthe clear proofs have come to me from my Lord, and I have , and I have

been commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds.”been commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds.”

((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66))


Difference between the terms:Difference between the terms:

““The DivineThe Divine” – that Supreme Being, acknowledged by all religions to ” – that Supreme Being, acknowledged by all religions to

transcend in His Infiniteness, from others in creation and the created.transcend in His Infiniteness, from others in creation and the created.

““That which is worshippedThat which is worshipped” – that object or entity of worship, defined ” – that object or entity of worship, defined

(rightly or wrongly) by one’s theological doctrines as “(rightly or wrongly) by one’s theological doctrines as “the Divinethe Divine”.”.

Therefore “Therefore “ilaahilaah” and “” and “ma’budma’bud” are not necessarily synonymous.” are not necessarily synonymous.

Thus we assert there is no Thus we assert there is no “ilaah“ilaah” except Allah, but we reject what ” except Allah, but we reject what

others are worshipping (termed as their “others are worshipping (termed as their “ma’budma’bud”) and invite them ”) and invite them

to the correct “to the correct “ilaahilaah” i.e. Allah – the pure message of ” i.e. Allah – the pure message of TAUTAUHHEEDEED..

“ILAAH”

“MA’-BUD”


““Say: ‘Say: ‘O People of the Book (Scripture)! Exceed not in your religion O People of the Book (Scripture)! Exceed not in your religion

the bounds (of what is proper), trespassing beyond the Truththe bounds (of what is proper), trespassing beyond the Truth, nor , nor

follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by

– who misled many, and strayed (themselves from the even Way.”– who misled many, and strayed (themselves from the even Way.”

((Qur’an: al- Maa-’idah: 5 : 77Qur’an: al- Maa-’idah: 5 : 77))


Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to a common word between us Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to a common word between us

and youand you: that we shall worship none but Allah (God), and that we : that we shall worship none but Allah (God), and that we

shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take

others for lords beside Allah (God). And if they turn away, then say: others for lords beside Allah (God). And if they turn away, then say:

Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).

((Qur’an: Aal ‘Imran 3:64Qur’an: Aal ‘Imran 3:64))


““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON

ISLAM”ISLAM”

Extracted from:



Lessons on Fardhu’Ain for Adults in EnglishLessons on Fardhu’Ain for Adults in EnglishConducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailConducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail


ALL RELIGION TEACH GOOD AND ALL LEADS TO THE SAME

GOD

JESUS SAID HE IS THE “SON OF GOD’, “I AND MY FATHER

ARE ONE” ETC.

WHY CAN’T GOD HAVE A ‘SON’, HE HAS POWER TO DO

ANYTHING RIGHT?

YES WE CANNOT UNDERSTAND ‘TRINITY’ WITH OUR MIND,

BECAUSE IT IS A ‘MYSTERY’

HUMAN MIND IS FINITE WHEREAS ‘GOD’ IS INFINITE

““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except Allexcept Allaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”all things .”

LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –

WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,

IMPORTANT DZIKRIMPORTANT DZIKR


TO BE CONTINUED – TO BE CONTINUED –


THE SECOND ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE SECOND 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

TO BE CONTINUED – TO BE CONTINUED –


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