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

““INTRODUCTION TO INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””

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BRINGING BACK THE BRINGING BACK THE DA’WAH SPIRIT IN THE MUSLIMS DA’WAH SPIRIT IN THE MUSLIMS TEACHING AND LEARNING ISLAMTEACHING AND LEARNING ISLAM

And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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““INTRODUCTION TO INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””

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““And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are

grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you

deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7))

PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it

requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.

When one stops doing itWhen one stops doing it, this inevitably lead to one becoming , this inevitably lead to one becoming

careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such

carelessness may be harmful spiritually.carelessness may be harmful spiritually.

Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we

already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little. already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little.

My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they

had taught, reminding me that I am “had taught, reminding me that I am “still not there yet ! still not there yet ! ””


And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence, And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence,

our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom

which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which

we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out

other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn. other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn.

In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be

infected by their humility (infected by their humility (TAWADHU’TAWADHU’) which, on hindsight, THE ) which, on hindsight, THE

most crucial lesson which a truemost crucial lesson which a true ‘ALEEM ‘ALEEM exude in his disposition exude in his disposition

((AKHLAQAKHLAQ) and not what spews from his tongue. ) and not what spews from his tongue.



“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))


In my advice to some of my students, I have reiterated my In my advice to some of my students, I have reiterated my

concern of the way Muslims learn and carry out their concern of the way Muslims learn and carry out their FARDHU FARDHU

’AIN’AIN,, which needs to be re-looked into again. which needs to be re-looked into again.

My concern was because I sensed that many may have learnt My concern was because I sensed that many may have learnt

Islam merely as a subject or subjects, and not so much as a way Islam merely as a subject or subjects, and not so much as a way

of life to strive upon. of life to strive upon.

For many, For many, FARDHU‘AINFARDHU‘AIN are regarded merely as things to be are regarded merely as things to be

done, and they overlooked that these are made as obligation done, and they overlooked that these are made as obligation

upon us Muslims to benefit from, because it contains upon us Muslims to benefit from, because it contains HIKMAHHIKMAH

and the Mercy of Allah – as “and the Mercy of Allah – as “transformative program of transformative program of

changing our entire worldview and paradigmchanging our entire worldview and paradigm.”.”PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED


Remember, by being Muslims we are not doing Allah s.w.t. any

favour, whereas it is Allah Who has favoured us with Islam.

Actually when Muslims re-orientate themselves and regard the

“ARKAAN-AL-ISLAM” as crucial ‘building blocks’ of their life and

that each fulfilment of these ARKAAN (singular – RUKUN) must

be appraised upon by how close (TAQARRUB) they have become

towards Allah s.w.t., only then can they extricate themselves out

of the malaise which some have analysed and described (which I

termed as “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” syndrome


“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” syndrome – i.e. intermittently lapsing

into forgetfulness or heedlessness (GHAFLAH), then

remembrance, then forgetfulness of Allah again in a kind of cycle

in life), causing their identity as Muslims to be compromised e.g.

referring to himself / herself as “Secular-Muslim” !?

This is because their worldview of and the fundamental

understanding of Islam perhaps may be faulty, partial and

truncated, whereas the spirit of Islam should dominate and

permeate our entire existence.


Allah warns us of this ‘forgetfulness’ in some people, and with

the Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad

s.a.a.w., He wants to guide us to be different:





““Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the

disbelievers throughout the land deceive you. A disbelievers throughout the land deceive you. A

brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell; brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell;

and worst indeed is that place for rest.”and worst indeed is that place for rest.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196))









““But, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens But, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens

under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are

they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from

Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for

Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and

follow strictly His Orders).”follow strictly His Orders).”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198))


If our If our Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain is done in accordance with the intended is done in accordance with the intended

(correct) approach, which I regard as the traditional way (as (correct) approach, which I regard as the traditional way (as

differentiated by the ‘conventional’ IRK-style in learning Islam), differentiated by the ‘conventional’ IRK-style in learning Islam),

the Muslims remembrance of Allah would be continuous and the Muslims remembrance of Allah would be continuous and

strong throughout their life, (strong throughout their life, (Insha'AllahInsha'Allah, Allah will instil , Allah will instil

istiqomahistiqomah) not just in their wakeful hours, even when they are in ) not just in their wakeful hours, even when they are in

their sleep too, in spite of the so many life-engagement and their sleep too, in spite of the so many life-engagement and

worldly distraction he/she may be exposed too.worldly distraction he/she may be exposed too.


So the So the ‘‘FIRASATFIRASAT’’ (inner sense -intuition) of a believing Muslim (inner sense -intuition) of a believing Muslim

((MU’MINMU’MIN) that make us sense that perhaps “) that make us sense that perhaps “my my Fardh 'ain Fardh 'ain is of is of

poor qualitypoor quality” which many of us may harbour, is spot-on, and ” which many of us may harbour, is spot-on, and

should worry us all into acting to redress it. should worry us all into acting to redress it.

The problem of Muslims today may primarily be due to one The problem of Muslims today may primarily be due to one

single principle problem i.e. single principle problem i.e. of knowledge and of their education of knowledge and of their education

– more precisely Islamic education (or the lack of it, or and the – more precisely Islamic education (or the lack of it, or and the

confusion regarding it). confusion regarding it).


So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us

to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as

opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of

distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare

us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in

seeking knowledge with practice (‘seeking knowledge with practice (‘ILM WA ‘AMALILM WA ‘AMAL):):


So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us

to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as

opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of

distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare

us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in

seeking knowledge with practice (‘seeking knowledge with practice (‘ILM WA ‘AMALILM WA ‘AMAL):):

““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully);

and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you

an avowed enemy.”an avowed enemy.”

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


My insistence that we re-visit our basic My insistence that we re-visit our basic Fardhu 'AinFardhu 'Ain topic, but topic, but

with Da'wah in mind with Da'wah in mind (towards ultimately for each of us to being (towards ultimately for each of us to being

able to share it with the non-Muslimsable to share it with the non-Muslims). ).

It would be unjust to burden you all with actual It would be unjust to burden you all with actual Da'wahDa'wah work, work,

when the when the 'Da'wah'Da'wah' should firstly be towards ourselves. ' should firstly be towards ourselves.

Are we truly convinced (Are we truly convinced (YAQEENYAQEEN) of those basic knowledge of ) of those basic knowledge of

Islam that we have already been taught?Islam that we have already been taught?

You may ask:You may ask:

What is my basis for choosing this approach?


My involvement in Islamic work begun as a My involvement in Islamic work begun as a Da’i Da’i in in DA’WAHDA’WAH

(accurately as (accurately as MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH missionary to convey Islam especially missionary to convey Islam especially

to English speaking non-Muslims since 1980), and not as a to English speaking non-Muslims since 1980), and not as a

teacher (teacher (mudarrismudarris). ).

When the When the Mufti Syed Esa bIn SumaitMufti Syed Esa bIn Sumait and and Allahyarham al-Fadhil Allahyarham al-Fadhil

al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah bin Ahmad al-Jufri al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah bin Ahmad al-Jufri approved and directed approved and directed

me to teach converts in 1982, I had to develop a curriculum on me to teach converts in 1982, I had to develop a curriculum on

““Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain”, specific for converts’ need.”, specific for converts’ need.



It was unlike that of the curriculum amongst the Malay It was unlike that of the curriculum amongst the Malay

Muslim’s, and I guess my Muslim’s, and I guess my Da’wahDa’wah background somewhat shaped background somewhat shaped

its syllabus, methods and approaches. its syllabus, methods and approaches.

After many years teaching converts their After many years teaching converts their Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain, I have , I have

noticed that many of them were somewhat empowered to do noticed that many of them were somewhat empowered to do

Da’wahDa’wah work, although they may have never studied any specific work, although they may have never studied any specific

subject on subject on Da’wahDa’wah. .



It is in the manner that they were taught that perhaps made the It is in the manner that they were taught that perhaps made the

difference. And some Malay-Muslims (those born into a Muslim difference. And some Malay-Muslims (those born into a Muslim

family) also experienced the difference with this approach, family) also experienced the difference with this approach,

which from it which from it al-al-HHam-dulillaaham-dulillaah, I was able to develop a teachers , I was able to develop a teachers

training program to empower more Islamic educators.training program to empower more Islamic educators.



I strongly opine that “I strongly opine that “Teachers’ training for the Teachers’ training for the AsaatizahAsaatizah” – ” –

should be should be seriouslyseriously looked into. Mere ‘grafting’ or giving them a looked into. Mere ‘grafting’ or giving them a

stint in N.I.E. may have been done, but is not adequate. Without stint in N.I.E. may have been done, but is not adequate. Without

them being given the “them being given the “wisdom gained from experience of our past wisdom gained from experience of our past

practitionerspractitioners”, we would not recover what have been lost.”, we would not recover what have been lost.

The manner of their approach to teaching Islam has always been The manner of their approach to teaching Islam has always been

to inject ‘to inject ‘lifelife’ into people, to revive, to invite and guide them ’ into people, to revive, to invite and guide them

upon the straight path. It is definitely a different approach when upon the straight path. It is definitely a different approach when

compared to that of the ‘professionally trained’ teachers of N.I.E.compared to that of the ‘professionally trained’ teachers of N.I.E.



These traditional teachers of Islam regard their task, always These traditional teachers of Islam regard their task, always

within the overall framework of continuing the legacy of within the overall framework of continuing the legacy of

DA’WAHDA’WAH – to continue to invite all to the way of life - – to continue to invite all to the way of life -AD-DEENAD-DEEN of of

Al-Islam. Al-Islam.

Without this spirit, this essential purpose and motivation – the Without this spirit, this essential purpose and motivation – the

teaching of Islam by any teacher today, would be different, short teaching of Islam by any teacher today, would be different, short

of ‘betrayal’ to the traditional Islamic scholars and teachers who of ‘betrayal’ to the traditional Islamic scholars and teachers who

faithfully transmitted to us this faithfully transmitted to us this DeenDeen..

They do not teach Islam as subject, but regard their task as They do not teach Islam as subject, but regard their task as

teachers subjecting their students to Islam – and teachers subjecting their students to Islam – and DA’WAHDA’WAH is the is the

life-giving ‘soul’.life-giving ‘soul’.




PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED

““O you who have believed, respond to Allah and O you who have believed, respond to Allah and

to the Messenger when he calls you to that to the Messenger when he calls you to that

which gives you life. “which gives you life. “

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



The state of us Muslims today, regarding the loss of many of our The state of us Muslims today, regarding the loss of many of our

Islamic heritage, especially in preserving and benefitting from Islamic heritage, especially in preserving and benefitting from

the legacy of Islamic education, knowledge, science and history the legacy of Islamic education, knowledge, science and history

etc. is like the story of Aladdin and his magical lamp in the etc. is like the story of Aladdin and his magical lamp in the

collection of fables in “collection of fables in “ALF - WA-LAYLAALF - WA-LAYLA” (“Thousand and One ” (“Thousand and One

nights” or better known in the West as “the Arabian Nights”).nights” or better known in the West as “the Arabian Nights”).

This is not just a story, but contain a profound lesson of This is not just a story, but contain a profound lesson of

wisdom, highlighting the foolishness and naivety which must be wisdom, highlighting the foolishness and naivety which must be

avoided.avoided.

REFLECT


In this story, Aladdin’s maid-servant was duped into exchanging In this story, Aladdin’s maid-servant was duped into exchanging

his master’s magical (but it looked rather old, odd and seemingly his master’s magical (but it looked rather old, odd and seemingly

useless) lamp for a new one, peddled by the evil sorcerer. useless) lamp for a new one, peddled by the evil sorcerer.

He cunningly peddled his ‘new wares’ and making it seemed that He cunningly peddled his ‘new wares’ and making it seemed that

those who still cling to old stuffs are foolish for not grabbing this those who still cling to old stuffs are foolish for not grabbing this

fantastic offer of a much superior alternative. fantastic offer of a much superior alternative.

The maid’s ignorance of the true value of his master’s magical The maid’s ignorance of the true value of his master’s magical

lamp; and her folly (nay breach of trust and loyalty to her master) lamp; and her folly (nay breach of trust and loyalty to her master)

of not consulting the true owner, led to the tragic dispossession.of not consulting the true owner, led to the tragic dispossession.

REFLECT


If only the old lamp was to be polished and rubbed (i.e. if she was If only the old lamp was to be polished and rubbed (i.e. if she was

to try to clean it to shine) as what the maid servant should have to try to clean it to shine) as what the maid servant should have

been doing, she would already know that a wonderful genie been doing, she would already know that a wonderful genie

would have emerged and she would know the true value of the would have emerged and she would know the true value of the

rather old-looking lamp. rather old-looking lamp.

Aladdin too has to be blamed. Being the inheritor of this lamp, he Aladdin too has to be blamed. Being the inheritor of this lamp, he

should have imparted such crucial knowledge of the lamp to should have imparted such crucial knowledge of the lamp to

those in his household and ensure that such precious possession those in his household and ensure that such precious possession

be well-guarded and cherished.be well-guarded and cherished.

REFLECT


Alas today, the penchant to discard old stuff (without understanding Alas today, the penchant to discard old stuff (without understanding

its true value), just because we think the 'new' is better. It is naive to its true value), just because we think the 'new' is better. It is naive to

believe in whatevver others may say about what we possess believe in whatevver others may say about what we possess

(intending to dispossess us) without we being careful as to where (intending to dispossess us) without we being careful as to where

they are leading us to. This surely is foolish, don’t you think so?they are leading us to. This surely is foolish, don’t you think so?

And although we cannot accuse others of stealing from us, but And although we cannot accuse others of stealing from us, but

today, such evil trade-off are being done subtly through what they today, such evil trade-off are being done subtly through what they

termed as encouraging your right to personal “termed as encouraging your right to personal “freedomfreedom” and ” and

consensual “consensual “exchangeexchange” (even if unfair) is not thievery.” (even if unfair) is not thievery.

REFLECT


Well, there are some who may label me and my other colleague Well, there are some who may label me and my other colleague

fellow fellow asaatizahasaatizah as “traditional”. We believe that those who are as “traditional”. We believe that those who are

wont to label us such may not have understood our concern, and wont to label us such may not have understood our concern, and

the seriousness of holding fast to the trust - may Allah give them the seriousness of holding fast to the trust - may Allah give them

Guidance, and the realization to repent and mend their ways. Guidance, and the realization to repent and mend their ways.

Actually those who ignorantly disregard our traditional ways, are Actually those who ignorantly disregard our traditional ways, are

having the naïve mentality like that of Aladdin’s maid-servant. having the naïve mentality like that of Aladdin’s maid-servant.

Let them be reminded that this our tradition belongs to Islam and Let them be reminded that this our tradition belongs to Islam and

the Muslims. We must remain trustworthy (the Muslims. We must remain trustworthy (AMANAHAMANAH).).

REFLECT


They who styled themselves as ‘They who styled themselves as ‘liberal & progressiveliberal & progressive’ Muslims ’ Muslims

who are anti-traditionalist ought to know that they are mere who are anti-traditionalist ought to know that they are mere

‘servants’ - but they don’t know that they are servants of whom?‘servants’ - but they don’t know that they are servants of whom?

They should do They should do MUHAASABAHMUHAASABAH - ( - (may Allah guide them), and may Allah guide them), and

they must be told that they must be told that they do not have the right to be they do not have the right to be

exchanging and be replacing our traditionexchanging and be replacing our tradition on behalf of Islam and on behalf of Islam and

the Muslims. the Muslims.

To insist in doing so is treachery (To insist in doing so is treachery (KHIYAANAHKHIYAANAH).).

waAwaAllaahu a’lam.llaahu a’lam.

REFLECT


SIMILAR BUT NOT THE SAMESIMILAR BUT NOT THE SAME

WARNING AGAINST USURPERS WARNING AGAINST USURPERS IN THE GUISE OF THE TRUTHFULIN THE GUISE OF THE TRUTHFUL

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





““And there are those who put up a mosque by way of And there are those who put up a mosque by way of

mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in

preparation for one who warred against Allah and His preparation for one who warred against Allah and His

Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their

intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that

they are certainly liars.”they are certainly liars.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107))





“Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose

foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more

worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are

men who love to be purified; and Allah loveth those who

make themselves pure.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)





““Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on

piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth

his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to

crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,

into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do

wrong.”wrong.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109))


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““He is not from my Ummah (community),He is not from my Ummah (community),

One who do not respect our elders, orOne who do not respect our elders, or

One who is not merciful (kind) to our young, and One who is not merciful (kind) to our young, and

One who do not know our One who do not know our ‘Ulama’ - ‘Ulama’ - Islamic scholars Islamic scholars

(and respect their rights ) .”(and respect their rights ) .”

((Hadith of our Prophet s.a.w. Reported by TabranyHadith of our Prophet s.a.w. Reported by Tabrany))

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



"Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the) Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the)

people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its

people (the true scholars – people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more ), until there are no more

scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and

when they are asked, and give when they are asked, and give fatwas fatwas – religious rulings, (they – religious rulings, (they

give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“

((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)


"Indeed the "Indeed the scholars scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall

into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The

merchants and businessmen merchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they are are the trustees of Allah, so if they are

treacherous, who can be trusted? The treacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allah are the guests of Allah

so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can

we defeat the enemies? The righteous and we defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic ones ascetic ones are the kings of are the kings of

the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who shall be ), who shall be

followed? The followed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) of the are the shepherds (protectors) of the

people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the

flock?" flock?"

- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak


TO BE CONTINUED, INSHA-ALLAAH!TO BE CONTINUED, INSHA-ALLAAH!


““O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (SHAAHIDAHSHAAHIDAH), a ), a

Bearer of Glad Tidings (Bearer of Glad Tidings (MUBAS-SHIRAHMUBAS-SHIRAH), and a Warner (), and a Warner (NADZEERAHNADZEERAH)― )―

And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (DAA-’IYAN DAA-’IYAN

ILALLAAHILALLAAH) , and as a Lamp spreading Light () , and as a Lamp spreading Light (SIRAAJAN MUNEERAHSIRAAJAN MUNEERAH).”).”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46))


““Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (BIL-BIL-HHIKMAHIKMAH) and ) and

beautiful preaching (beautiful preaching (MAU-’IZAH-MAU-’IZAH-HHASANAHASANAH); and argue with them in ); and argue with them in

ways that are best and most gracious (ways that are best and most gracious (JAADIL-HUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA JAADIL-HUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA

AAHHSANSAN): for thy Lord knows, best who have strayed from His Path, ): for thy Lord knows, best who have strayed from His Path,

and who receive guidance. “and who receive guidance. “

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))


““It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a

messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to

rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to

instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they

had been, before, in manifest error― had been, before, in manifest error― .“.“

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))


““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who

have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3))


“Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will:

and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.”

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 4)


““Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah,

works righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"works righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"

((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33))



By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL


“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah 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)


Differentiating the General Differentiating the General from the Specific (technical) from the Specific (technical) terms used.terms used.


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DA’WAH – today, has been understood generally, to refer to every

initiatives to call people towards adhering to every teachings of

Islam, without any distinction with regards to the audience

concerned (al-mad-’uun).

Unfortunately in Singapore, every religious activity amongst Muslims

are termed as “Da’wah” activity as though Da’wah is only meant for

Muslims, whereas the original meaning refers to “calling every one

towards Islam” especially the non-Muslims.


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DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.

In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have

become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only

think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us. think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us.

Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.


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All our “All our “Islamic Da’wah resourcesIslamic Da’wah resources” (if any) are geared only towards the ” (if any) are geared only towards the

16% Muslims 16% Muslims of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along

neglected the neglected the 84% (non-Muslims).84% (non-Muslims).

Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Da’wahDa’wah” ”

towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic

method of method of Da’wahDa’wah ) as being confrontational – outdated! ) as being confrontational – outdated!



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Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in ““Interfaith Interfaith

DialogueDialogue” ” events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is

encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are

claiming this as their efforts in doing “claiming this as their efforts in doing “Da’wahDa’wah” (they called it “non-” (they called it “non-

confrontational type”). confrontational type”).

We must tell them that to ‘We must tell them that to ‘confront confront ’ does not necessarily mean that one ’ does not necessarily mean that one

must be “aggressive, intolerant, discourteous etc.”must be “aggressive, intolerant, discourteous etc.”



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The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it:The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it: “with wisdom and goodly

exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner”

So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or

efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and

racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved

nation.nation.



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The concern is our (certain Muslims’) dishonesty of claiming to be doing The concern is our (certain Muslims’) dishonesty of claiming to be doing

““Da’wahDa’wah” when that effort, when judged by the criteria from ” when that effort, when judged by the criteria from Al-Qur’anAl-Qur’an

and and As-Sunnah As-Sunnah ,, it may not qualify as to be regarded as “ it may not qualify as to be regarded as “Da’wahDa’wah” in the ” in the

true sense. Some dare to regard these (true sense. Some dare to regard these (DA’WAHDA’WAH) criterion as archaic.) criterion as archaic.

They justify it by saying: They justify it by saying: “Those old methods are foolish and outdated, “Those old methods are foolish and outdated,

we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to

dislike us!”dislike us!”



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Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been

commanded by Allah to be TRUE and sincere, even if this be hated:commanded by Allah to be TRUE and sincere, even if this be hated:


“ “ ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only), ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only),

however much the disbelievers be averse –”however much the disbelievers be averse –”

(Qur’an: Ghofir: 40: 15)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

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And those Muslims engaged in this And those Muslims engaged in this “Interfaith dialogue” “Interfaith dialogue” have to be have to be

honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing

so are – Is it for so are – Is it for Islamic Da’wah Islamic Da’wah or merely to comply with other or merely to comply with other

agendas? To be in the mainstream, perhaps?agendas? To be in the mainstream, perhaps?

Have they considered or have any regard for the Have they considered or have any regard for the “Usul ad-Da’wah” “Usul ad-Da’wah” and and

the the “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” ??

Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?



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Afraid to confront and yet claim to be doing “Da’wah” ?

They like to say: “Let’s accept that everybody is right and nobody is

wrong!!?” - only the difference of perspective of what is the truth!

LAA-HAU-LA WA LAA-QUW-WA-TA IL-LA BIL-LAAH !



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And they should be reminded that this religion of al-Islam is also called

Ad-Deen-ul-Haqq (the religion of Truth):



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““He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and the He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and the

religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious (triumph) over religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious (triumph) over

all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8))


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““It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the

Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough

is Allah for a Witness.”is Allah for a Witness.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))


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““Da-’inDa-’in” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – ” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – title indicating a title indicating a

high station in the hierarchy of ranks amongsthigh station in the hierarchy of ranks amongst ‘ulama’ ‘ulama’ of Islamof Islam. .

Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as

ambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others toambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others to al-Islamal-Islam. .

This title or appellation of a This title or appellation of a ““Du-’atDu-’at” [pl.] ” [pl.] - should not be - should not be

carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of

Da’wah.Da’wah.

As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :

“ “and as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leaveand as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave” ” , - the task , - the task

of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .


“Verily, Allah loves [only] those who fight in His cause in

[solid] ranks, as though they were a building firm and

compact. “

(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 4)


““O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to

you a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering you a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering

[in this world and in the life to come]?” [in this world and in the life to come]?”



““You are to believe in Allah and His Messenger, and to You are to believe in Allah and His Messenger, and to

strive hard in Allah's cause with your possessions and strive hard in Allah's cause with your possessions and

your lives: this is for your own good - if you but knew it!” your lives: this is for your own good - if you but knew it!”



““[If you do so,] He will forgive you your sins, and [in the life [If you do so,] He will forgive you your sins, and [in the life

to come] will admit you into gardens through which running to come] will admit you into gardens through which running

waters flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of waters flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of

perpetual bliss: that [will be] the triumph supreme!” perpetual bliss: that [will be] the triumph supreme!”



““And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you

dearly love: succour (help) from Allah [in this world], and a dearly love: succour (help) from Allah [in this world], and a

victory soon to come: and [thereof, O Prophet,] give thou a victory soon to come: and [thereof, O Prophet,] give thou a

glad tiding to all who believe.” glad tiding to all who believe.”



““O YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the cause O YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the cause

of Allah - even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto the of Allah - even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto the

white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's

cause?" - whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied, cause?" - whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied,

"We shall be [thy] helpers [in the cause] of Allah!”"We shall be [thy] helpers [in the cause] of Allah!”




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AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAHAD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)

MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH

MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIMMUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM

MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHIDMURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID

MUS-LIMUS-LIHH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH

MUJAD-DIDMUJAD-DID

MUJAHID - DA’WAHMUJAHID - DA’WAH

BIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF

QUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAH


THE AMBASSADOR

MEDIA DEPARTMENT

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

RESEARCH – THINK TANK - DEPARTMENT

COUNTER INTELLIGENCE

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – FIELD WORK


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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display

cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”

towards others.

“ “In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and

grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to

themselves).” themselves).” ((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10))

WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET


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towards others.

““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say: When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say:

"Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones "Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones

who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.” who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12))



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towards others.


“When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:

"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are

the fools, but they do not know.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 13)


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towards others.


“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but

when they are alone with their evil ones * they say: "We are really

with you; we (were) only jesting.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 14)


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towards others.


““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in

their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro)their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro).” .”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 15Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 15))


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towards others.


““These are they who have bartered guidance for errorThese are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their : but their

traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 16Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 16))


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towards others.


“ “And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book, And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book,

to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they

threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some

miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran:3: 187Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran:3: 187))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

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towards others.


“ “Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and the Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and the

Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the

Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those

entitled to curse.” entitled to curse.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 159Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 159))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among

them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them

the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture

and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error. and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error.

((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164))




Generally in Singapore, conversion to Islam taking place annually, Generally in Singapore, conversion to Islam taking place annually,

was not out of any was not out of any Da’wahDa’wah program specifically directed towards program specifically directed towards

non-Muslim undertaken by any organizations. It was more of a non-Muslim undertaken by any organizations. It was more of a

general type like having public talks, generating interest regarding general type like having public talks, generating interest regarding

Islam, disseminating information, making available resources Islam, disseminating information, making available resources

about Islam, etc. We have a rather ‘about Islam, etc. We have a rather ‘reactivereactive’ program of only ’ program of only

providing services to any interested to know about Islam.providing services to any interested to know about Islam.


Yet despite this, the conversion rate to Islam has been quite Yet despite this, the conversion rate to Islam has been quite

substantial . Many of these people usually come be serious about substantial . Many of these people usually come be serious about

Islam indirectly only through personal encounter with personal Islam indirectly only through personal encounter with personal

Muslim friends, working colleagues, neighbours, would-be Muslim friends, working colleagues, neighbours, would-be

spouses, or from other new-converts of their racial background.spouses, or from other new-converts of their racial background.


Such interested non-Muslims must be provided with relevant Such interested non-Muslims must be provided with relevant

answers and explanations about answers and explanations about Al-IslamAl-Islam – not merely as subject – not merely as subject

or information, but with reason and an engaging approach of or information, but with reason and an engaging approach of

teaching, subjecting them into accepting the truth in Islam . It teaching, subjecting them into accepting the truth in Islam . It

uses (what I termed) “uses (what I termed) “Da’wah-modeDa’wah-mode” addressing their particular ” addressing their particular

need.).need.).


This is very different from the curriculum which the Malay born This is very different from the curriculum which the Malay born

Muslims are used to, which is “Muslims are used to, which is “IslaIslahh-mode-mode”. And it is not simply a ”. And it is not simply a

matter of translating from that which is available in Malay into matter of translating from that which is available in Malay into

English. English. AsaatizahAsaatizah intending to teach these would-be or new intending to teach these would-be or new

converts is advised to learn from those with the experience of converts is advised to learn from those with the experience of

doing this kind of doing this kind of Da’wahDa’wah (teaching Islam to non-Muslims). (teaching Islam to non-Muslims).


Also, the ‘Also, the ‘paranoia paranoia ’ (misperceived fear) of infringing the delicate ’ (misperceived fear) of infringing the delicate

relations in Singapore multi-religious society – (Religious Harmony relations in Singapore multi-religious society – (Religious Harmony

Act), perhaps have caused many to focus all ‘Act), perhaps have caused many to focus all ‘Da’wahDa’wah’ programs to ’ programs to

only Muslims. Direct approach towards non-Muslims, if any, must be only Muslims. Direct approach towards non-Muslims, if any, must be

treaded with much wisdom, right knowledge, tolerance and courage. treaded with much wisdom, right knowledge, tolerance and courage.

Unfortunately, this led to our gross neglect for doing Unfortunately, this led to our gross neglect for doing Da’wahDa’wah to all. to all.


Also the way Islam is taught to Muslims here gradually lost the Also the way Islam is taught to Muslims here gradually lost the

required “required “Da’wah-spiritDa’wah-spirit”, exacerbated by the attitude of “”, exacerbated by the attitude of “Muslims Muslims

learning Islam merely as subjects but not subjecting the Muslims to learning Islam merely as subjects but not subjecting the Muslims to

IslamIslam.” .”

Pursuit in the learning of Islam mostly became “Pursuit in the learning of Islam mostly became “ACADEMICACADEMIC” instead of ” instead of

““AQEEDAMICAQEEDAMIC”; dealing with partial (”; dealing with partial (JUZ-’IYJUZ-’IY) knowledge instead of ) knowledge instead of

them given the wholistic (them given the wholistic (KULLIYKULLIY) knowledge .) knowledge .


It was because of these, the most favoured and effective It was because of these, the most favoured and effective Da’wahDa’wah

program thus far has been the ‘program thus far has been the ‘indirectindirect’ development of as many ’ development of as many

Muslims, to empower them to become effective ‘Muslims, to empower them to become effective ‘witnesseswitnesses’.’.

Unfortunately most Unfortunately most AsaatizahAsaatizah currently do not have the relevant currently do not have the relevant

proficiency (English – the proficiency (English – the lingua francalingua franca) required by most younger ) required by most younger

Muslims in their understanding Islam and helping them to share.Muslims in their understanding Islam and helping them to share.

Yet, it is these young English-speaking Muslims that can be Yet, it is these young English-speaking Muslims that can be

depended upon to directly engage their non-Muslim friends, depended upon to directly engage their non-Muslim friends,

colleagues or neighbours. So, a program to empower and inspire colleagues or neighbours. So, a program to empower and inspire

them to speak confidently and convincingly about the basics of them to speak confidently and convincingly about the basics of

Islam is required. Islam is required.


Thus, one of the earliest program developed to address this was Thus, one of the earliest program developed to address this was

the the IICIIC (Islam & Its’ Challenges) in the 1980-90’s (when I was still (Islam & Its’ Challenges) in the 1980-90’s (when I was still

in Darul Arqam), which later inspired the in Darul Arqam), which later inspired the IAWIAW (Islamic Awareness (Islamic Awareness

Week) on campuses.Week) on campuses.

It was at one time followed through It was at one time followed through by post-IIC programs by post-IIC programs (special (special

educational programs ) as well as assigning roles to these educational programs ) as well as assigning roles to these

‘‘actualized actualized ’ activists while continuously developing them further ’ activists while continuously developing them further

with their basic Islamic knowledge geared towards participating with their basic Islamic knowledge geared towards participating

effectively in one-on-one effectively in one-on-one Da’wahDa’wah work (personal sharing). This work (personal sharing). This

was in 1980-90’s (i.e. when I was a staff in Darul Arqam) but was was in 1980-90’s (i.e. when I was a staff in Darul Arqam) but was

informed that it is no longer being done.informed that it is no longer being done.


It was most unfortunate that traditional Islamic method are being It was most unfortunate that traditional Islamic method are being

discarded by those who do not even know or been exposed to discarded by those who do not even know or been exposed to

such method. Instead, corporate-culture and marketing strategies such method. Instead, corporate-culture and marketing strategies

were unashamedly used. ‘Students’ became directors of their were unashamedly used. ‘Students’ became directors of their

‘teachers’ in ‘teachers’ in Da’wahDa’wah program. program.

And ‘And ‘motivationalmotivational’ type or training are favoured as the training ’ type or training are favoured as the training

for for Da’wahDa’wah work. Ad-hoc, seasonal and ‘crash-courses’ are being work. Ad-hoc, seasonal and ‘crash-courses’ are being

‘‘promoted and marketedpromoted and marketed’ – capitalizing upon the increasing ’ – capitalizing upon the increasing

interest amongst unwary younger English-speaking Muslims who interest amongst unwary younger English-speaking Muslims who

may be sincere and well-meaning.may be sincere and well-meaning.


Simplistic, “Simplistic, “AnsweringAnswering 20-questions20-questions” type of manual are ” type of manual are

promoted over the proper “promoted over the proper “FIQHUD-DA’WAHFIQHUD-DA’WAH” and “” and “USULUD-USULUD-

DA’WAHDA’WAH” – long-term ” – long-term DA-’IEDA-’IE training programs – previously training programs – previously

conducted by those who had the training and field experience of conducted by those who had the training and field experience of

doing doing Da’wahDa’wah in Singapore. in Singapore.

Confusion thus becomes exacerbated when other countries Confusion thus becomes exacerbated when other countries

approach in approach in Da’wahDa’wah are being popularised – forgetting the are being popularised – forgetting the

difference in their context of difference in their context of Da’wahDa’wah from ours. from ours.

Another very dangerous trend has already emerged when various Another very dangerous trend has already emerged when various

groups promoting their ‘groups promoting their ‘brand brand ’ of Islam began to use ’ of Islam began to use Da’wahDa’wah

programs to recruit their members.programs to recruit their members.


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not with the Law (bil-Ahkam)”not with the Law (bil-Ahkam)”

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