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All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012) Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail for ”NUSMS – National University of Singapore Muslim Society Monday , 3rd September 2012 – 16 Shawwal 1433 7.30 pm – 9.30pm @ SDE (School of Design & Environment) 3, Level 4, Lecture Room 422 Kent Ridge Campus IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. TASAWWUR TASAWWUR ISLAM ISLAM
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Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor ”NUSMS – National University of

Singapore Muslim SocietyMonday , 3rd September 2012 –

16 Shawwal 1433 7.30 pm – 9.30pm @ SDE

(School of Design & Environment) 3, Level 4, Lecture Room 422 Kent Ridge Campus

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

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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““ADAB IN LEARNING”ADAB IN LEARNING”

- ON THE LIGHTER SIDE .......- ON THE LIGHTER SIDE .......

Adapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin BookAdapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin Book

IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

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Once there was a man who, having travelled far Once there was a man who, having travelled far

and wide seeking knowledge arrived at the and wide seeking knowledge arrived at the

house of a well-known sheikh. house of a well-known sheikh.

His purpose was to seek acceptance of this His purpose was to seek acceptance of this

illustrious sheikh for him to be accepted as a illustrious sheikh for him to be accepted as a

student.student.

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When he met the Sheikh, he said: When he met the Sheikh, he said:

“ “O illustrious Teacher! I am but a humble O illustrious Teacher! I am but a humble

seeker of Truth and Wisdom. As enjoined by seeker of Truth and Wisdom. As enjoined by

Islam, my thirst for knowledge led me to read Islam, my thirst for knowledge led me to read

many books and became aware of the need to many books and became aware of the need to

be guided by a teacher.” be guided by a teacher.”

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When he met the Sheikh, he said: When he met the Sheikh, he said:

““So I travelled far and wide, spending time So I travelled far and wide, spending time

learning under many teachers. learning under many teachers.

My disappointment with them was because I My disappointment with them was because I

found that what they are imparting to me was found that what they are imparting to me was

nothing new, as I have in fact, read all of nothing new, as I have in fact, read all of

them.” them.”

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When he met the Sheikh, he said: When he met the Sheikh, he said:

““Sometimes I even feel that what I already know Sometimes I even feel that what I already know

from my readings, far exceeded what these from my readings, far exceeded what these

teachers were teaching me. teachers were teaching me.

And having wasted much time with them, I felt And having wasted much time with them, I felt

perhaps I need to seek out a True Teacher - perhaps I need to seek out a True Teacher -

one with the calibre that suits my need, and one with the calibre that suits my need, and

not the ordinary type.”not the ordinary type.”

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The Sheikh responded:The Sheikh responded:

“ “My son! I am but an ordinary teacher, just like the rest My son! I am but an ordinary teacher, just like the rest

who try sincerely to carry out the trust (who try sincerely to carry out the trust (amanah amanah ) of ) of

imparting whatever little knowledge and wisdom that imparting whatever little knowledge and wisdom that

Allah s.w.t. may have already bestowed upon us, to Allah s.w.t. may have already bestowed upon us, to

those who deserves.”those who deserves.”

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““Ah! But your fame has spread far and wide.” Ah! But your fame has spread far and wide.”

The man interjected. The man interjected.

“ “Many of your students are now teachers, and Many of your students are now teachers, and

therefore I know that I have come to the right therefore I know that I have come to the right

person who can teach me Wisdom.” person who can teach me Wisdom.”

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The Sheikh responded:The Sheikh responded:

“ “I do not think that I am that teacher, whom you I do not think that I am that teacher, whom you

think that I am. think that I am.

Furthermore, there is no more space in my home Furthermore, there is no more space in my home

(school) to cater for another student. (school) to cater for another student.

Therefore I am so sorry to have to turn down your Therefore I am so sorry to have to turn down your

request.”request.”

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Then, seeing disappointment in the man’s eyes, Then, seeing disappointment in the man’s eyes,

the Sheikh added:the Sheikh added:

“ “But I shall teach you something, which perhaps But I shall teach you something, which perhaps

may be useful, something you may in fact be in may be useful, something you may in fact be in

much need of. “much need of. “

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The Sheikh then continued: The Sheikh then continued:

“ “In your searching for a true teacher, you can In your searching for a true teacher, you can

apply this criteria, a kind of test, if you like, so apply this criteria, a kind of test, if you like, so

that you do not waste too much time for being that you do not waste too much time for being

disappointed time and again, for not knowing.”disappointed time and again, for not knowing.”

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Elated, the man eagerly said: Elated, the man eagerly said:

“ “O Sheikh! Please do tell. At least what you will O Sheikh! Please do tell. At least what you will

give me is the key to my search. give me is the key to my search.

Alas, with it, perchance I would be able to easily Alas, with it, perchance I would be able to easily

distinguish the genuine from the false teachers.”distinguish the genuine from the false teachers.”

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Then the Sheikh said:Then the Sheikh said:

“ “Know that True teachers are few, and for you Know that True teachers are few, and for you

today, it may even be rare –“ today, it may even be rare –“

He paused to allow these words to sink in He paused to allow these words to sink in

because too often, students only listen to their because too often, students only listen to their

own self and failed to pay careful attention to a own self and failed to pay careful attention to a

teacher’s words. teacher’s words.

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He then proceeded with slow measured tone, as He then proceeded with slow measured tone, as

though each word he uttered was deliberately though each word he uttered was deliberately

meant to be inscribed in the student’s meant to be inscribed in the student’s

heart/mind. heart/mind.

“ “Therefore the test that I shall teach you is – ‘how Therefore the test that I shall teach you is – ‘how

to know who is not a True teacher’ because, my to know who is not a True teacher’ because, my

son, I’m afraid you will encounter many of what son, I’m afraid you will encounter many of what

you have called, the “false teachers.”you have called, the “false teachers.”

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Then he said: Then he said:

““The test is this :– The test is this :–

IF A TEACHER ACCEPTS A STUDENT SUCH AS YOU, IF A TEACHER ACCEPTS A STUDENT SUCH AS YOU,

TO BE TAUGHT KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM ........TO BE TAUGHT KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM ........

KNOW THAT HE IS NOT A TRUE TEACHER!”KNOW THAT HE IS NOT A TRUE TEACHER!”

Adapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin BookAdapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin Book

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““Say (O Muhammad): Are those who know equal Say (O Muhammad): Are those who know equal

with those who know not? But only men of with those who know not? But only men of

understanding will pay heed.” understanding will pay heed.”

((Qur’an: az-Zumar: 39: 9Qur’an: az-Zumar: 39: 9))

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In my experience with educating adult Muslims regarding their DEEN,

there are quite a number of confusion, which may need to be

addressed and clarified. If we do not correct this in the people who are

in the position to lead, teach or in position to influence others, great

harm may occur. This especially pertains to fundamentals of Islam.

Even some Islamic terms we commonly use may already be wrongly

understood and thus misapplied – exacerbating further the confusion.

Some pertinent examples of these confusion (errors) are :

ILMU- UKHRAWI – as referring to Islamic religious knowledge (IRK);

SECULAR knowledge – as though referring to every worldly knowledge

and sciences, other than from that of Islamic sources;

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And ‘ILMU FARDHU ‘AIN - as though pertains to knowledge and the

learning about Rukun Islam and Iman only.

The worldview held by many of us perhaps, may have already been

tainted by other philosophy, ideology or sub-culture and we know that

we need to “Islamise” it. This is vital in matters of our dealing with the

education of Muslims.

Yet, it cannot be done merely by “fusing”, or “grafting” the Islamic

components upon what has been developed from worldview based

upon concepts or philosophy from others, some of which may be

opposed to Islamic values. Unless such anomalies are addressed, the

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As Muslims, regarding our education, we need to understand the

correct terms and concepts from the Islamic perspective or worldview

(TASAWWUR ISLAM). This requires humility in unlearning / re-learning.This requires humility in unlearning / re-learning.

“ “ EDUCATION ” EDUCATION ” from the Islamic perspective, goes beyond mere from the Islamic perspective, goes beyond mere

acquisition of knowledge into the concern for inculcation and the acquisition of knowledge into the concern for inculcation and the

nurturing of the person (Muslim) appropriately, with nurturing of the person (Muslim) appropriately, with ADAB.ADAB.

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And by And by ADAB ADAB therefore, the knowledge to be learnt must be prioritized therefore, the knowledge to be learnt must be prioritized

according to certain order or sequence in their acquisition; categorized according to certain order or sequence in their acquisition; categorized

in accordance to their importance, relevance and urgency to our in accordance to their importance, relevance and urgency to our

religious responsibility; judged or calibrated upon values and virtues religious responsibility; judged or calibrated upon values and virtues

Islamic; and its quantum appropriate for the intended Muslim at their Islamic; and its quantum appropriate for the intended Muslim at their

current level of development and preparedness.current level of development and preparedness.

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Due to it being concern with Due to it being concern with ADABADAB, Islamic education cannot be mere , Islamic education cannot be mere

learning of subjects we like or choose to pursue. Rather, it requires the learning of subjects we like or choose to pursue. Rather, it requires the

crucial role and guidance of Islamic teachers / educators (crucial role and guidance of Islamic teachers / educators (MUADDIBMUADDIB) – ) –

whose traditional approach would be to subject and nurture the whose traditional approach would be to subject and nurture the

Muslims to “ Muslims to “ Ad-DeenAd-Deen Al-IslamAl-Islam ”. ”.

The criteria for being educated is not merely to be regarded as being

learned or well-informed, but to be a person endowed with ADAB.

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Due to it being concern with Due to it being concern with ADABADAB, Islamic education cannot be mere , Islamic education cannot be mere

learning of subjects we like or choose to pursue. Rather, it requires the learning of subjects we like or choose to pursue. Rather, it requires the

crucial role and guidance of Islamic teachers / educators (crucial role and guidance of Islamic teachers / educators (MUADDIBMUADDIB) – ) –

whose traditional approach would be to subject and nurture the whose traditional approach would be to subject and nurture the

Muslims to “ Muslims to “ Ad-DeenAd-Deen Al-IslamAl-Islam ”. ”.

The criteria for being educated is not merely to be regarded as being

learned or well-informed, but to be a person endowed with ADAB.

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““We are (much) in need of a little ADAB, from We are (much) in need of a little ADAB, from

(that of) going out (seeking) after much of (that of) going out (seeking) after much of

‘ilm (knowledge)” ‘ilm (knowledge)”

– – Imam ‘Abdullah al-MubarakImam ‘Abdullah al-Mubarak

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Our general education as Muslims actually begun at home, under our Our general education as Muslims actually begun at home, under our

parents guardianship who are commanded by Allah to ensure : parents guardianship who are commanded by Allah to ensure :

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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Ward off from O YOU who have attained to faith! Ward off from

yourselves (i.eyourselves (i.e. save yourself) and those who are . save yourself) and those who are

close to you (AHLIKUM) that fire [of the hereafter] close to you (AHLIKUM) that fire [of the hereafter]

whose fuel is human beings and stones: [lording] whose fuel is human beings and stones: [lording]

over it are angelic powers awesome [and] severe, over it are angelic powers awesome [and] severe,

who do not disobey Allah in whatever He has who do not disobey Allah in whatever He has

commanded them, but [always] do what they are commanded them, but [always] do what they are

bidden to do.”bidden to do.”

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Our general education as Muslims actually begun at home, under our Our general education as Muslims actually begun at home, under our

parents guardianship who are commanded by Allah to ensure : parents guardianship who are commanded by Allah to ensure :

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“Every child is born in a state of Fitrah (pure innocence);

it is the parent that will make him to be a Jew, or a Christian,

or a pagan (Majusi).”

(Hadith of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.)

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““From amongst the rights of a children upon their parents are, From amongst the rights of a children upon their parents are,

that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with ADABADAB and and

to be given a good name.” to be given a good name.”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Baihaqy Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Baihaqy

from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.afrom Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a.).)

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““Educate (nurture Educate (nurture ADABADAB in) your children upon three things: in) your children upon three things:

[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),

[2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad), [2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad),

[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”

((Hadith narrated by TabraniHadith narrated by Tabrani))

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“Everyone of you is leader (shepherd) and will be question

regarding those whom you lead (look after).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim

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Reality of the SelfReality of the Self

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

Initial traits Initial traits ::[1] Appetite, [1] Appetite, [2] Emotion still link to needs,[2] Emotion still link to needs,[3] curiosity, memory,[3] curiosity, memory,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[5] application of[5] application ofbasic sensory feelingsbasic sensory feelings

NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)

Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):

[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)

Importance of linguistics to thoughts:

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Reality of the SelfReality of the Self

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

Initial traits Initial traits ::[1] Appetite, [1] Appetite, [2] Emotion still link to needs,[2] Emotion still link to needs,[3] curiosity, memory,[3] curiosity, memory,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[5] application of[5] application ofbasic sensory feelingsbasic sensory feelings

NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)

Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):

[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)

Importance of linguistics to thoughts:

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““He (Allah) has created man: He has imparted He (Allah) has created man: He has imparted unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)

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Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah. THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

Obedience to Parents and teachersObedience to Parents and teachersBeginning of education:[1] Tarbiyya pertains to training of the soul still attached to desires, etc.

Teacher/Educator:[1] Parent[2] Teacher

Although ultimate isKnowledge, (boththeoretical and practical) – initial disciplining, rote learning, memorization, etc. may be crucial.

PARENTSPARENTSTEACHERSTEACHERS

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

Relationship with the Parents and TeacherRelationship with the Parents and Teacher

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And they will say: "And they will say: "All praise is due to Allah, who All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto thishas guided us unto this; for we would certainly not ; for we would certainly not have found the right path unless Allah had guided have found the right path unless Allah had guided us! Indeed, our Sustainer's Messengers have told us! Indeed, our Sustainer's Messengers have told us the truth!“us the truth!“

((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43))

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““Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when when

He sent among them an Messenger from among He sent among them an Messenger from among

themselves, rehearsing unto them (themselves, rehearsing unto them (YATLU- ‘ALAI-HIMYATLU- ‘ALAI-HIM) )

the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them (the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them (YUZAK-KEE-HIMYUZAK-KEE-HIM), ),

and instructing them (and instructing them (YU-’AL-LIMUHUMYU-’AL-LIMUHUM) in Scripture ) in Scripture

and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in

manifest error.” manifest error.”

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

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““And [tell them that] I have not created the And [tell them that] I have not created the

invisible beings and men to any end other than invisible beings and men to any end other than

that they may [know and] worship [serve] Methat they may [know and] worship [serve] Me. .

[But withal,] no sustenance do I ever demand of [But withal,] no sustenance do I ever demand of

them, nor do I demand that they feed Me: for, them, nor do I demand that they feed Me: for,

verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all

sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”

((Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56-58))

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““And whoever desires other than And whoever desires other than Al-Islam Al-Islam as religion as religion

((DEENDEEN) - never will it be accepted from him, and he, in ) - never will it be accepted from him, and he, in

the Hereafter, will be among the losers.”the Hereafter, will be among the losers.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 85Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 85))

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““Say: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that is straight― a Say: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that is straight― a

religion of right― religion of right― the path (trod) by Abraham the true in Faiththe path (trod) by Abraham the true in Faith, ,

and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah.”and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah.”

(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 161(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 161))

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““Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian, but he was true in Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian, but he was true in

faith and bowed his will to Allah's (which is as a Muslim faith and bowed his will to Allah's (which is as a Muslim

following ‘following ‘al-Islamal-Islam’) and he set not any as partners with Allah.”’) and he set not any as partners with Allah.”((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 67Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 67))

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““Say, "O People of the Scripture, come Say, "O People of the Scripture, come to a word to a word that that

is equitable between us and you - that is equitable between us and you - that we will not we will not

worship except Allah and not associate anything with worship except Allah and not associate anything with

Him and not take one another as lords instead of Him and not take one another as lords instead of

Allah.Allah." But if they turn away, then say, "" But if they turn away, then say, "Bear witness Bear witness

that we are Muslims [submitting to Him]that we are Muslims [submitting to Him]."”."”

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

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Say, "I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed Say, "I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed

that your god is one Godthat your god is one God. Whoever expects to meet his Lord, . Whoever expects to meet his Lord,

let him work righteousness, and in the worship of his Lord, let him work righteousness, and in the worship of his Lord,

admit no one as partner (admit no one as partner (LAA YUSHRIKLAA YUSHRIK). “). “

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110))

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

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

Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is

none besides Allah.none besides Allah.

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

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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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

Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,

the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited

Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no

more prophet sent.more prophet sent.

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TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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O you who have believed, O you who have believed, do not put [yourselves] forward do not put [yourselves] forward

before Allah and His Messenger but fear (TAQWA) Allahbefore Allah and His Messenger but fear (TAQWA) Allah. .

Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.””

((Qur’an: Surah Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Surah Hujurat: 49: 1) )

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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

when he calls you to that which gives you life (when he calls you to that which gives you life (LIMAA-YUH-LIMAA-YUH-

YIIKUMYIIKUM).).””

((Qur’an: Surah Anfal: 8: 24Qur’an: Surah Anfal: 8: 24) )

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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“(Say our life takes its) colour from Allah; and who could give a

better colour (to life) than Allah? and it is He (Alone) Whom we

worship (and serve).” (Qur’an: Surah Baqarah: 2: 138Surah Baqarah: 2: 138))

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said: “That was Jibra-il a.s. ,who Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said: “That was Jibra-il a.s. ,who

came to you all to teach you concerning your religion (came to you all to teach you concerning your religion (DEENDEEN).”).”

((Hadith reported by MuslmHadith reported by Muslm))

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ISLAM - IIMAN IISLAM - IIMAN IHHSANSAN

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

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

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

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

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

Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;

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

Swolah;Swolah;

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

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

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

(do) it; (do) it;

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

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““O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly

unto Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your unto Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your

open foe.“open foe.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))

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

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

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The Bedouins (Arab) say, "We have believed." The Bedouins (Arab) say, "We have believed."

Say, "You have not [yet] believed (Say, "You have not [yet] believed (LAM TU’-MINULAM TU’-MINU); );

but say [instead], 'We have submitted (but say [instead], 'We have submitted (ASLAM-NAASLAM-NA),' ),'

for faith (for faith (IIMANIIMAN) has not yet entered your hearts.“) has not yet entered your hearts.“

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14))

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““And And if you obey Allah and His Messenger, He will if you obey Allah and His Messenger, He will

not deprive you from your deeds of anythingnot deprive you from your deeds of anything. .

Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.“Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.“

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14))

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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.

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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.

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"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.

Must be with knowledge.

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Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere

blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.

Must be with knowledge.

Three sources for knowledge:

[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;

[2] Reasoning - ;

[3] True report - ;

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(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:

Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;

His angels;His angels;

His Books,His Books,

His Messengers;His Messengers;

In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;

In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes

from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah

Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”

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

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

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– ( IHSAN ) in Arabic means “best conduct;

performance of good deeds; righteousness; excellence

etc.”

Basically it pertains to the quality of our attesting to

the Oneness of Allah (TAUHEED).

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If ‘IIMAN’ serves to strengthen our conviction;

‘ISLAM’ guides our practices in life;

Then ‘IHSAN’ completes or perfects our “attestation

to the Oneness of Allah.”

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His reply to the question “what is AL-IHSAN ?”, he said :

PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. :PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. :

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““Al- IAl- Ihhsan san (righteousness or best conduct) is that you (righteousness or best conduct) is that you

worship (serve) Allah as though you are seeing Him; worship (serve) Allah as though you are seeing Him;

while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))

PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. :PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. :

His reply to the question “what is AL-IHSAN ?”, he said :

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It is indeed amazing that IHSAN- “righteousness of best

conduct” has been linked by the Prophet Muhammad

s.a.a.w. to our consciousness or awareness of Allah

SWT. in our doing a good deed.

This therefore distinguishes a good deed performed by

a believer whose motivation is in ‘obedience to Allah’

from deeds performed for other reasons (even if they

are similar and generally judged as a good deeds).

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And regarding deeds or any act of devotion, he said:

““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of

that action is (to be measured) in accordance that action is (to be measured) in accordance

with what is intended ... ”with what is intended ... ”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))

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And regarding deeds or any act of devotion, he said:

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And regarding deeds or any act of devotion, he said:

“ “ ... ... Thus he who migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger,

then his migration is for Allah and His Messenger. And he who

migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits or for the sake of

marrying a woman, then his migration is for that which

he has intended.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))

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Standard of righteousness or of one doing good deeds in Islam

is absolute in that, it “must be done as an act of worship, i.e. of

serving Allah s.w.t.”

Thus, apart from ensuring the act to be correct according to the

teaching of His prophet, Allah requires that it must be done

with sincerity:

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“And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship

Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being True (in faith);”

(Qur’an: Bayyinah: 98: 5)

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Standard of righteousness or of one doing good deeds in Islam

is absolute in that, it “must be done as an act of worship, i.e. of

serving Allah s.w.t.”

Thus, apart from ensuring the act to be correct according to the

teaching of His prophet, Allah requires that it must be done

with sincerity:

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“Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve (worship) Allah

with sincere devotion; And I am commanded to be the

first of those who bow to Allah in Islam."

(Qur’an: Zumar: 67: 11-12)

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The message of Islam is established upon The message of Islam is established upon TAUTAUHHEEDEED – a – a

profound concept of attesting to the Absolute Oneness of profound concept of attesting to the Absolute Oneness of

Allah through active submission and obedience to Allah by Allah through active submission and obedience to Allah by

adhering to the teaching of Allah’s final Messenger adhering to the teaching of Allah’s final Messenger

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

Thus the two statements contain this message:Thus the two statements contain this message:

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The message of Islam is established upon The message of Islam is established upon TAUTAUHHEEDEED – a – a

profound concept of attesting to the Absolute Oneness of profound concept of attesting to the Absolute Oneness of

Allah through active submission and obedience to Allah by Allah through active submission and obedience to Allah by

adhering to the teaching of Allah’s final Messenger adhering to the teaching of Allah’s final Messenger

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

Thus the two statements contain this message:Thus the two statements contain this message:

““There is no god except Allah, There is no god except Allah,

Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah” Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”

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How does one “How does one “AttestAttest” to this? How to manifest this ” to this? How to manifest this

message in one’s life?message in one’s life?

From From Hadith Jibra-il Hadith Jibra-il a.s. , our Prophet enumerated the a.s. , our Prophet enumerated the

important aspects of :important aspects of :

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[1] [1] ISLAMISLAM – inculcating act of submission to the Will of Allah, – inculcating act of submission to the Will of Allah,

essentially through establishing its pillars (essentially through establishing its pillars (ArkaanArkaan) involving ) involving

aspects of deeds , such that it will build this identity in us;aspects of deeds , such that it will build this identity in us;

[2] [2] IIMANIIMAN – instilling faith or conviction upon aspects of Reality – instilling faith or conviction upon aspects of Reality

(Truth) that give meaning and purpose to our Life; it (Truth) that give meaning and purpose to our Life; it

involves affirming truth with knowledge and conviction; involves affirming truth with knowledge and conviction;

replacing doubts with certainty and making it as our ‘replacing doubts with certainty and making it as our ‘driverdriver

& & motivationmotivation’ in life – in this world leading to the Hereafter.’ in life – in this world leading to the Hereafter.

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Thus, being convinced of the truth (Reality) and able to Thus, being convinced of the truth (Reality) and able to

manifest this conviction correctly through acts of manifest this conviction correctly through acts of

submission – it is still not sufficient, unless the submission – it is still not sufficient, unless the

consciousness of the presence of Allah s.w.t. as the only consciousness of the presence of Allah s.w.t. as the only

Divine Being unto Whom we direct our servitude to, Divine Being unto Whom we direct our servitude to,

becomes the primary reason or becomes the primary reason or raison d'êtreraison d'être. .

It is not merely by Faith (Belief) that man is saved, nor by It is not merely by Faith (Belief) that man is saved, nor by

his good works (Deeds). Even with both his good works (Deeds). Even with both IIMANIIMAN and and

‘‘AMALAMAL, it is insufficient without a third aspect. , it is insufficient without a third aspect.

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We are only saved by Allah’s Grace and His Merciful We are only saved by Allah’s Grace and His Merciful

Acceptance of our servitude and worship. This must be Acceptance of our servitude and worship. This must be

the core attitude of every Muslim’s life striving – which the core attitude of every Muslim’s life striving – which

reside in the secret of our inner being; in our motive reside in the secret of our inner being; in our motive

and intention accompanying our every worship and and intention accompanying our every worship and

striving in life.striving in life.

And a Muslim regard his whole life as “And a Muslim regard his whole life as “worshipworship” or what ” or what

is in Arabic “is in Arabic “IBAADATIBAADAT” - which would be assessed by ” - which would be assessed by

Allah, Who knows:Allah, Who knows:

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““I have only created jinns and men, that they may I have only created jinns and men, that they may

serve (worship) Me.”serve (worship) Me.”

((Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56))

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And validity of And validity of ‘IBAADAT ‘IBAADAT in the Islamic perspective, in the Islamic perspective,

requires that doer adhere to:requires that doer adhere to:

Correct belief (with Correct belief (with IIMANIIMAN))

Correct action (with Correct action (with ‘AMAL‘AMAL))

And the most crucial which must accompany the 2 previous And the most crucial which must accompany the 2 previous

aspects, is:aspects, is:

Correct intention (with Correct intention (with IIHHSANSAN))

And this (intention) is unseen to every one except Allah.And this (intention) is unseen to every one except Allah.

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This concern must eventually lead us to a “This concern must eventually lead us to a “spiritual state spiritual state

of righteousnessof righteousness” i.e. being conscious of Allah at all ” i.e. being conscious of Allah at all

times, such that we become mindful in striving not to times, such that we become mindful in striving not to

transgress Allah’s law and fulfilling His every command. transgress Allah’s law and fulfilling His every command.

This state of consciousness of Allah’s ever-Presence, Who This state of consciousness of Allah’s ever-Presence, Who

is all-Aware of our inner motive for doing what we do – is all-Aware of our inner motive for doing what we do –

making us to direct our making us to direct our ‘amal ‘amal (deeds) primarily to be (deeds) primarily to be

made accountable to Him, rather than seeking made accountable to Him, rather than seeking

recognition from others or for personal vanity (conceit).recognition from others or for personal vanity (conceit).

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This state is termed This state is termed TAQWATAQWA – (consciousness with – (consciousness with

reverential fear of Allah) the ultimate criteria of reverential fear of Allah) the ultimate criteria of

Nobility:Nobility:

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““Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the

most most TAQWATAQWA of you (in a righteous state or being the most god-fearing). of you (in a righteous state or being the most god-fearing).

And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).” And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))

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Thus, to attain to Thus, to attain to TAQWATAQWA , our belief and practice must , our belief and practice must

be with this be with this IIHHSAN,SAN, inculcating mindfulness of Allah’s inculcating mindfulness of Allah’s

presence and of His Awareness over us.presence and of His Awareness over us.

Without which, we may become “Without which, we may become “ego-centricego-centric” because ” because

we are already strongly aware of our own existence. We we are already strongly aware of our own existence. We

may become heedless of Allah’s Presence – Whom:may become heedless of Allah’s Presence – Whom:

““no vision can comprehend, whereas He alone comprehends all visionno vision can comprehend, whereas He alone comprehends all vision.”.”

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IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.

Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

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””Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word

like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches

(reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the

leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order

that they may receive admonition; that they may receive admonition;

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25))

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‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,

What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)

Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions

What is the Effect?

To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah

(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.

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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm

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‘ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth

Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,

What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)

Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions

What is the Effect?

To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah

(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.

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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:

Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,

Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,

Anthropology, Marine & Space,Anthropology, Marine & Space,Etc.Etc.

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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;

Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)

What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life

Capability to implementing them in life

What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,

Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,

Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),

Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.

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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;

Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)

What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life

Capability to implementing them in life

What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,

Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,

Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),

Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.

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BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH‘‘ibadah ibadah (personal devotion / worship) (personal devotion / worship) MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction) (social transaction) MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family) (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth) JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment) (crimes & punishment) Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary) jihad / Da’wah jihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)

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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;

Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)

What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life

Capability to implementing them in life

What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,

Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,

Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),

Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.

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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technology

and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & administrative administrative

sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace,

harmony, prosperity, physical harmony, prosperity, physical with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being

of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.

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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)

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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)

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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requires

practical behaviour, the aspect of being practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or

the state of the Soul reflected in his the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close ). Therefore, the close

equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.

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