[Slideshare] ramadhan tadzkirah-miracle of revelation (4-aug-2012)

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

By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 4 August 2012 (5.30pm) @ Galaxy Changi Road, for Muslim Converts’ Assocn. Of Singapore (MCAS) (Darul Arqam Singapore) TADZKIRAH : RAMADHAN REFLECTION (2012).

““and neither does he (Muhammad) speak out of his own desire : and neither does he (Muhammad) speak out of his own desire :

that [which he conveys to you] is but [a divine] inspiration that [which he conveys to you] is but [a divine] inspiration

with which he is being inspired – “with which he is being inspired – “

I am very much aware that I am primarily addressing Muslim I am very much aware that I am primarily addressing Muslim

audience, who are fasting in this blessed month of Ramadhan.audience, who are fasting in this blessed month of Ramadhan.

We are here to seek further bestowals from Allah SWT, especially We are here to seek further bestowals from Allah SWT, especially

to benefit from knowledge which we may have already possess, as to benefit from knowledge which we may have already possess, as

well as to gain further beneficial knowledge from Allah SWT.well as to gain further beneficial knowledge from Allah SWT.


ROB-BANAA- AN-FA’-NAA -BI-MAA- ‘AL-LAM-TA-NAA

O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us.







ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzEE- YAN-FA- ‘U-NA

O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.






Indeed, before we can derive further benefit and bestowals, we Indeed, before we can derive further benefit and bestowals, we

must first recognize and be thankfully appreciative of every favors must first recognize and be thankfully appreciative of every favors

given to us by Allah SWT. For, we are not merely to be servants of given to us by Allah SWT. For, we are not merely to be servants of

Allah as Muslims (Allah as Muslims (who submit and obeywho submit and obey), but most importantly as ), but most importantly as

““GRATEFUL servants of AllahGRATEFUL servants of Allah” - ” -


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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))

““Praise belongs to Praise belongs to Allah who guided us to His praise, Allah who guided us to His praise, and and placed us placed us

among the people of praiseamong the people of praise, that , that we might be among the thankful we might be among the thankful

for His beneficence, and that for His beneficence, and that He might recompense us He might recompense us for that with for that with

the recompense of the good-doers! “the recompense of the good-doers! “

“ “ And praise belongs to Allah who And praise belongs to Allah who showed favour to us showed favour to us through His through His

religion, singled us out for His creed, and religion, singled us out for His creed, and directed us directed us onto the onto the

roads of His beneficence, in order roads of His beneficence, in order that through His kindness that through His kindness we we

might travel upon them to might travel upon them to His good pleasureHis good pleasure, a praise which He , a praise which He

will accept from us and through which will accept from us and through which He will be pleased He will be pleased with us! “with us! “


““And praise belongs to Allah who appointed among those roads And praise belongs to Allah who appointed among those roads

His month His month ((SHAHRAHUSHAHRAHU), ),

the month of the month of Ramadan Ramadan ((SHAHR-AR-RAMADHANSHAHR-AR-RAMADHAN), ),

the month of the month of fasting fasting ((SHAHR-AS-SIYAMSHAHR-AS-SIYAM))

the month of the month of submission submission ((SHAHR-AL-ISLAMSHAHR-AL-ISLAM), … “), … “

“ … “ … the month of the month of puritypurity ( (SHAHRAT-TOHURSHAHRAT-TOHUR))

the month of putting to test (the month of putting to test (SHAHR-AL-TAM-SHAHR-AL-TAM-HHEEEESwSw))

the month of the month of standing in prayerstanding in prayer ( (SHAR-AL-QIYAAMSHAR-AL-QIYAAM))

(month) in which the (month) in which the Qur'an was sent down Qur'an was sent down as guidance to the as guidance to the

people, and as clear signs of the Guidance and the Separator! “people, and as clear signs of the Guidance and the Separator! “


“Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the

Qur'an…”

SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 185SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 185


SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 185SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 185

“ “(Al-(Al-Qur'an) as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs, explanation) Qur'an) as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs, explanation)

for guidance and judgment ( criterion, between right and for guidance and judgment ( criterion, between right and

wrong)…” wrong)…”



Muslim’s are aware of the importance in remembering historical Muslim’s are aware of the importance in remembering historical

events in the events in the SEERAHSEERAH (Life of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.) (Life of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.)

and commemorate these events as expression of gratitude as well and commemorate these events as expression of gratitude as well

as to reflect upon the many important lessons to be learnt from as to reflect upon the many important lessons to be learnt from

them.them.

Amongst the most significant, as indicated in the verse, was that Amongst the most significant, as indicated in the verse, was that

this this RAMADHANRAMADHAN was the month in which the Quran was sent was the month in which the Quran was sent

down; down; the first time Muhammad s.a.a.w. had a direct encounter the first time Muhammad s.a.a.w. had a direct encounter

with Divine revelationwith Divine revelation, which transformed him to begin his life as , which transformed him to begin his life as

the last of the prophets sent by Allah SWT for mankind. the last of the prophets sent by Allah SWT for mankind.


The topic that I was originally given to speak on was (publicized) as: The topic that I was originally given to speak on was (publicized) as:

““The Miracle of the Last RevelationThe Miracle of the Last Revelation””

Presumably, since we would be commemorating the night of the Presumably, since we would be commemorating the night of the

revelation of the Qur’an - “revelation of the Qur’an - “NUZUL AL-QUR’ANNUZUL AL-QUR’AN”, this theme seems ”, this theme seems

relevant and apt.relevant and apt.

And most lectures in mosques, or gatherings like this, would And most lectures in mosques, or gatherings like this, would

inevitably focus upon the significance of this event or highlighting inevitably focus upon the significance of this event or highlighting

certain fascinating aspects of the event and teachings from the certain fascinating aspects of the event and teachings from the

Qur’an. Qur’an.

There are so much to speak about regarding the Qur’an. The There are so much to speak about regarding the Qur’an. The

dilemma and challenge is to choose the most appropriate theme.dilemma and challenge is to choose the most appropriate theme.


Although many know the Prophetic command “ Although many know the Prophetic command “ convey from me convey from me

even if it be one Aayat (sign or verse)even if it be one Aayat (sign or verse) ”, yet, this should depend upon ”, yet, this should depend upon

whom the audience are, their level and state (whom the audience are, their level and state (HAALHAAL), and what do ), and what do

we wish to educate them on and why we think the chosen topic is we wish to educate them on and why we think the chosen topic is

(needed) necessary. (needed) necessary.

Though one may have much knowledge, in sharing knowledge and in Though one may have much knowledge, in sharing knowledge and in

educating, we are to follow the Prophetic wisdom:educating, we are to follow the Prophetic wisdom:

“ “ we are to speak to people in accordance with their intellectual levelwe are to speak to people in accordance with their intellectual level.”.”

Traditional teachers (Islamic scholars) from whom I was tutored, Traditional teachers (Islamic scholars) from whom I was tutored,

always teach only what is needed, not necessarily what is wanted.always teach only what is needed, not necessarily what is wanted.


When I reflected upon the given topic: “When I reflected upon the given topic: “The Miracle of the Last The Miracle of the Last

RevelationRevelation” , I had several concerns. ” , I had several concerns.

Allow me to explain:Allow me to explain:

[1] In my opinion, the English word “[1] In my opinion, the English word “MiracleMiracle” is problematic because we ” is problematic because we

need to critically ask the question: “need to critically ask the question: “what do we mean by a ‘miracle’ what do we mean by a ‘miracle’

from an Islamic – Qur’anic perspectivefrom an Islamic – Qur’anic perspective?” What Arabic word is this ?” What Arabic word is this

translation referring to?translation referring to?

This is because, oftentimes there are many different terminologies in the This is because, oftentimes there are many different terminologies in the

Arabic which may have be translated into English rather loosely, Arabic which may have be translated into English rather loosely,

grouped using a single word, thereby the subtle difference and grouped using a single word, thereby the subtle difference and

significance regarding the issue being discussed would be lost. significance regarding the issue being discussed would be lost.


When I reflected upon the given topic: “When I reflected upon the given topic: “The Miracle of the Last The Miracle of the Last

RevelationRevelation” , I had several concerns. ” , I had several concerns.

Allow me to explain:Allow me to explain:

[2] Are we equating the general notion of [2] Are we equating the general notion of ‘miracle’ ‘miracle’ as popularly used, as popularly used,

which may even include magic, sorcery, trickery etc. or anything which may even include magic, sorcery, trickery etc. or anything

regarded as extra-ordinary? Surely aspects of Islam cannot be regarded as extra-ordinary? Surely aspects of Islam cannot be

allowed to be relegated to such. What is the equivalent Arabic-allowed to be relegated to such. What is the equivalent Arabic-

Qur’anic terminology that we are referring to here ?Qur’anic terminology that we are referring to here ?

[3] Also, “[3] Also, “the Last Revelationthe Last Revelation” may be assumed by many to merely refer ” may be assumed by many to merely refer

to the Al-Qur’an, alone. This is misleading and incorrect !to the Al-Qur’an, alone. This is misleading and incorrect !



MIRACLESMIRACLES

The term used for this in Islam is The term used for this in Islam is

““KHAARIQ AL-’AADAHKHAARIQ AL-’AADAH” ” – meaning “– meaning “breaking from the normal order; breaking from the normal order;

exceeding the customary; unusual; extra-ordinary; unprecedented; exceeding the customary; unusual; extra-ordinary; unprecedented;

miracle; etc.miracle; etc.” ”

So, this term for “So, this term for “miraclemiracle” as in the Arabic, has as general meaning to ” as in the Arabic, has as general meaning to

include many kinds of extra-ordinary acts which can be demonstrated include many kinds of extra-ordinary acts which can be demonstrated

by all kinds of people. by all kinds of people.

The term which is relevant in our discussion here is – The term which is relevant in our discussion here is – MU’JIZATMU’JIZAT – which – which

if translated also as “if translated also as “miraclemiracle” is inaccurate or may even be misleading.” is inaccurate or may even be misleading.


MIRACLESMIRACLES

Islam uses various different and specific Arabic terms to “miracles”, Islam uses various different and specific Arabic terms to “miracles”,

bestowed or worked by different category of people, viz.bestowed or worked by different category of people, viz.

[a] [a] MU’JIZATMU’JIZAT – bestowed only for Prophets of Allah – bestowed only for Prophets of Allah

[b] [b] KAROMAH KAROMAH – bestowed for the saints (AWLIYA’) of Allah– bestowed for the saints (AWLIYA’) of Allah

[c] [c] MA-’UNAHMA-’UNAH - Divine bestowal for the righteous believers - Divine bestowal for the righteous believers

[d][d] ISTIDRAJ ISTIDRAJ - extra-ordinary capabilities which can be learnt or granted - extra-ordinary capabilities which can be learnt or granted

to people e.g. magic, sorcery, or coincidences which bring peope away to people e.g. magic, sorcery, or coincidences which bring peope away

from believing in Allah. from believing in Allah.


MIRACLESMIRACLES

Thus, Islam even warns the Muslims not to generalize as though all Thus, Islam even warns the Muslims not to generalize as though all

““miraclesmiracles” are therefore the ” are therefore the “MU’-JIZAT“MU’-JIZAT”, because Islam has clarified ”, because Islam has clarified

these by using different terms for different types of miracles.these by using different terms for different types of miracles.

Actually, the Arabic term Actually, the Arabic term MU’JIZATMU’JIZAT, literally does not mean “, literally does not mean “miraclemiracle””

Too often, Muslims who read in English, may not know the erroneous Too often, Muslims who read in English, may not know the erroneous

misapplication (translation) of this term – misapplication (translation) of this term – MU’JIZATMU’JIZAT..

Understanding the difference in the actual meaning of this terminology Understanding the difference in the actual meaning of this terminology

vis-à-vis in the Qur’anic-Arabic, is very important to dispel this vis-à-vis in the Qur’anic-Arabic, is very important to dispel this

confusion. confusion.


MU’-JIZATMU’-JIZAT

From the word From the word “I’-JAZ” “I’-JAZ” meaning to meaning to ““bring lowbring low” – ” –

refers to extra-ordinary capability given to most prophets by Allah, refers to extra-ordinary capability given to most prophets by Allah,

as Signs or proof of their Prophet hood. as Signs or proof of their Prophet hood.

Usually, it would approximate and challenge what people of the Usually, it would approximate and challenge what people of the

time had already regarded to be the most fantastic which they are time had already regarded to be the most fantastic which they are

capable of. Something being offered or demonstrated as proof, so capable of. Something being offered or demonstrated as proof, so

that their people may recognize and test the claim of the prophet .that their people may recognize and test the claim of the prophet .


MU’-JIZATMU’-JIZAT

But, the ‘proof’ is not merely that it fascinates and is regarded as But, the ‘proof’ is not merely that it fascinates and is regarded as

fantastic, but because it is something that fantastic, but because it is something that ““no one else can ever no one else can ever

replicate itreplicate it” - ” - for they who contends with it or tries to deny it, will for they who contends with it or tries to deny it, will

be “be “brought lowbrought low” ” ((I’-JAZI’-JAZ) ) i.e. refuted by their own inability and i.e. refuted by their own inability and

impotency in the face of it.impotency in the face of it.




““This Qur’an is not such as can be produced by other than This Qur’an is not such as can be produced by other than

Allah (God).Allah (God). On the contrary it is a confirmation of On the contrary it is a confirmation of

revelations that went before it, and a fuller explanation of revelations that went before it, and a fuller explanation of

the Book wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord of the the Book wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord of the

Universe”Universe”

((Surah Yunos : 10: 37Surah Yunos : 10: 37))


To the Arabs at the time of Muhammad s.a.w. then, it To the Arabs at the time of Muhammad s.a.w. then, it

was their language (Arabic), linguistic and literary skills was their language (Arabic), linguistic and literary skills

in composing odes and poetry which were held in in composing odes and poetry which were held in

highest regard. highest regard.

This was their greatest accomplishment, which they This was their greatest accomplishment, which they

have honed and it marked them out as Arabs.have honed and it marked them out as Arabs.

And it is to this that the ‘miraculous’ nature of the And it is to this that the ‘miraculous’ nature of the

Qur’an was highlighted to them to be especially tested.Qur’an was highlighted to them to be especially tested.


Many of these celebrated poets of the Quraysh, like:Many of these celebrated poets of the Quraysh, like:

Musaylama al-Kadz-dzabMusaylama al-Kadz-dzab, ,

Thulaihah ibn Khuwailid al-As’adyThulaihah ibn Khuwailid al-As’ady, ,

An-Nadhor ibn HarithAn-Nadhor ibn Harith, ,

MutanabbyMutanabby, , Ibn al-MuqoffaIbn al-Muqoffa etc., etc.,

attempted but could not succeed. Not only this, their attempted but could not succeed. Not only this, their

attempts were even denounced by their own peers, when attempts were even denounced by their own peers, when

they compared them to the style, eloquence, exquisite they compared them to the style, eloquence, exquisite

beauty and profoundness of the Qur’an. beauty and profoundness of the Qur’an.



““The Striking Calamity - What is the Striking Calamity? And what The Striking Calamity - What is the Striking Calamity? And what

can make you know what is the Striking Calamity? It is the Day can make you know what is the Striking Calamity? It is the Day

when people will be like moths, dispersed. And the mountains will when people will be like moths, dispersed. And the mountains will

be like wool, fluffed up.”be like wool, fluffed up.”

((Qur’an: al-Qari-’ah: 101: 1-5Qur’an: al-Qari-’ah: 101: 1-5))

FIRST CONSIDER


FIRST CONSIDER


““The Inevitable Reality - What is the Inevitable The Inevitable Reality - What is the Inevitable

Reality? Reality?

And what can make you know what is the Inevitable And what can make you know what is the Inevitable

Reality? Reality?

Thamud and 'Aad denied the Striking Calamity. Thamud and 'Aad denied the Striking Calamity.

So as for Thamud, they were destroyed by the So as for Thamud, they were destroyed by the

overpowering [blast]. And as for 'Aad, they were overpowering [blast]. And as for 'Aad, they were

destroyed by a screaming, violent wind .”destroyed by a screaming, violent wind .”

((Qur’an: al-Haqqa: 69: 1-4Qur’an: al-Haqqa: 69: 1-4))

FIRST CONSIDER


"The elephant. What is the elephant? "The elephant. What is the elephant?

And what can make you know what And what can make you know what

is the elephant? He has a ropy tail and a long trunk."is the elephant? He has a ropy tail and a long trunk."

THEN, COMPARE

THEM WITH THIS


And standard of Arabic language used by people had And standard of Arabic language used by people had

declined since that golden era. Thus it would become near declined since that golden era. Thus it would become near

impossible for any to respond to this challenge ever again.impossible for any to respond to this challenge ever again.

One well known poet at the time, One well known poet at the time, Walid ibn MughirahWalid ibn Mughirah

(himself a respected leader of the Quraysh), even admitted (himself a respected leader of the Quraysh), even admitted

to his peers, after hearing Muhammad’s recitation of a to his peers, after hearing Muhammad’s recitation of a

portion of the Qur’an saying, that these could not be the portion of the Qur’an saying, that these could not be the

work of mortals - whether it be of man or spirits – echoing work of mortals - whether it be of man or spirits – echoing

precisely a verse in the Qur’an:precisely a verse in the Qur’an:



““Now this Qur’an could not possibly have been Now this Qur’an could not possibly have been

devised by anyone save Allah (God)devised by anyone save Allah (God): nay indeed, it : nay indeed, it

confirms the truth of whatever there still remains confirms the truth of whatever there still remains

[of earlier revelations] and clearly spells out the [of earlier revelations] and clearly spells out the

revelation [which comes] – revelation [which comes] – let there be no doubt let there be no doubt

about it – from the Sustainer of all the worldsabout it – from the Sustainer of all the worlds.”.”

((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 37Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 37))



Say: "If all mankind and all invisible beings would come Say: "If all mankind and all invisible beings would come

together with a view to producing the like of this Qur'an, together with a view to producing the like of this Qur'an,

they could not produce its like even though they were to they could not produce its like even though they were to

exert all their strength in aiding one another!”exert all their strength in aiding one another!”

((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 88Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 88))


““Will they not, then, try to understand this Qur’an? Will they not, then, try to understand this Qur’an?

Had it issued from any but Allah (God), they would Had it issued from any but Allah (God), they would

surely have found in it many an inner contradiction!”surely have found in it many an inner contradiction!”

((Qur’an: aAn-Nisa’: 4: 82Qur’an: aAn-Nisa’: 4: 82))


FOR THOSE WHO STILL HAS DOUBTS …..FOR THOSE WHO STILL HAS DOUBTS …..

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““The Criteria for The Criteria for a Holy Book”a Holy Book”

by : by : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailUstaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

Singapore.Singapore.

- a case for the Qur’an

http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/TO VIEW ON BLOGTO VIEW ON BLOG

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

FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO FOLLOW THE FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO FOLLOW THE DETAIL DISCUSSION, PLEASE REFER BELOWDETAIL DISCUSSION, PLEASE REFER BELOW


•Claims to be from God;

•And which could not be

produced by any who

tries;

•And contains absolute

principles;

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REGARDING AL-QUR’AN : REGARDING AL-QUR’AN : IT IS BOOK WHICH ....IT IS BOOK WHICH ....

AL-QUR’ANAL-QUR’AN


SUMMARY OF THE SUMMARY OF THE CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

•And does not contain

discrepancies;

•And has contributed to

the well-being of

mankind at all levels;

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•And can be shown that

some of its prophecies were

proven true;

•And some of its data

compatible with scientific

research;

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•And the whole book still

remains in its original

text (language);

•And speaks of God and

His plan;

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•And has universal

appeal and application.

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IT MUST BE FROM GOD... IT MUST BE FROM GOD... NO OTHER CONCLUSION IS PLAUSIBLE!NO OTHER CONCLUSION IS PLAUSIBLE!



IMPORTANT TO REMEMBERIMPORTANT TO REMEMBER


Let me now explain my concern regarding phrase “Let me now explain my concern regarding phrase “Last RevelationLast Revelation”.”.

Many may assume simplistically that it refers to Al-Qur’an. Perhaps Many may assume simplistically that it refers to Al-Qur’an. Perhaps

they are unaware of the linguistic difference in the words used:they are unaware of the linguistic difference in the words used:

“ “the Revelation (from God) ” as in the term – “the Revelation (from God) ” as in the term – “WAHYI WAHYI ””


Amongst the many Amongst the many WAHYIWAHYI - which Prophet Muhammad - which Prophet Muhammad

s.a.a.w. received from Allah SWT is the s.a.a.w. received from Allah SWT is the BookBook (Revealed from God)” with (Revealed from God)” with

the specific term being “the specific term being “AL-KITABAL-KITAB” , when referring to Al-Qur’an.” , when referring to Al-Qur’an.

Although the Qur’an is the Although the Qur’an is the Book of RevelationBook of Revelation, but not all the Revelation , but not all the Revelation

which the Prophet received, is in this Qur’an. which the Prophet received, is in this Qur’an.


Whereas the term a “Prophet” Whereas the term a “Prophet” NABIY : NABIY : is a person who is a person who

receives revelations, Divine inspirations - receives revelations, Divine inspirations - WAHYIWAHYI from from

Allah – not necessarily in the form of Allah – not necessarily in the form of KITABKITAB – –

Therefore, by the phrase the “Therefore, by the phrase the “Last RevelationLast Revelation” , rightly it should be ” , rightly it should be

referring to the referring to the phenomena of Prophethood phenomena of Prophethood ((NUBUWWATNUBUWWAT) itself, ) itself,

rather than only to the Book - Al- Qur’an.rather than only to the Book - Al- Qur’an.


And one of the essential message stressed in Islam is that And one of the essential message stressed in Islam is that

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. was the Last or Seal in the line of Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. was the Last or Seal in the line of

Prophets sent by Allah for mankind. The main focus for inviting Prophets sent by Allah for mankind. The main focus for inviting

people to Islam is : to accept the Muhammad s.a.a.w., as the people to Islam is : to accept the Muhammad s.a.a.w., as the

Prophet and Messenger of Allah, not merely about the Qur’an.Prophet and Messenger of Allah, not merely about the Qur’an.



… … Do not miss the woods Do not miss the woods for the trees.for the trees.

* By the way who, also memorized the message … and can teach themBy the way who, also memorized the message … and can teach them

It is unfortunate that many Muslims are approaching the learning of It is unfortunate that many Muslims are approaching the learning of

Islam as subjects Islam as subjects (Islamic studies), whereas we are (Islamic studies), whereas we are to subject to subject

ourselves to Islam ourselves to Islam withwith its teachings and message. This would its teachings and message. This would

require an educator, following a structured curriculum, going require an educator, following a structured curriculum, going

through stages and (spiritual) levels gradually, with appropriate through stages and (spiritual) levels gradually, with appropriate

guidance of Islamic teachers. guidance of Islamic teachers.

In our eagerness to learn many beautiful aspects of Islam, we must In our eagerness to learn many beautiful aspects of Islam, we must

keep in view this – termed as keep in view this – termed as ADABADAB. Remember, Allah SWT did not . Remember, Allah SWT did not

merely sent the Qur’an to be freely used by just anybody. merely sent the Qur’an to be freely used by just anybody. He sent He sent

first the teacherfirst the teacher who was also tasked to teach, clarify and educate who was also tasked to teach, clarify and educate

with the Qur’an, a whole way of life - with the Qur’an, a whole way of life - AD-DEENAD-DEEN..All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)


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

messenger from among themselves, to (recite, show)

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

make them to grow), and to (teach) instruct them in

Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before,

in manifest error―

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.”

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62:2- 3)


“ “For We have never sent any Messenger except that he For We have never sent any Messenger except that he

should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leaveshould be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.”.

((Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64) )


““And upon thee [too] have We bestowed from on high And upon thee [too] have We bestowed from on high

this reminder, so that this reminder, so that thou [O Muhammad] thou [O Muhammad] might make might make

clear (clear (TUBAY-YINTUBAY-YIN) unto mankind all that has ever been ) unto mankind all that has ever been

thus bestowed upon them, and that they might take thus bestowed upon them, and that they might take

thought.thought.””

((Qur’an : An-Nahlu: 16 :44Qur’an : An-Nahlu: 16 :44) ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

““And And whatever the Messenger has given you whatever the Messenger has given you - take; and - take; and

what he has forbidden you - refrain from. And fear Allah; what he has forbidden you - refrain from. And fear Allah;

indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.””

((Qur’an : Hashr : 59 :7Qur’an : Hashr : 59 :7) )


“But no, by your Lord, they will not [truly] believe until they

make you, [O Muhammad], judge concerning that over which

they dispute among themselves and then find within

themselves no discomfort from what you have judged, and

submit in [full, and willing] submission.”

(Qur’an : An-Nisa’ : 4 :65)


“ “ Say (O Muhammad): Say (O Muhammad): ""If ye do love Allah, follow meIf ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will : Allah will

love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,

Most Merciful.“ Most Merciful.“ ”.”.

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)



””And neither does he (Muhammad) speak out of his own And neither does he (Muhammad) speak out of his own

desire : that [which he conveys to you] is but [a divine] desire : that [which he conveys to you] is but [a divine]

inspiration with which he is being inspired – something inspiration with which he is being inspired – something

that a very mighty one has imparted to him:”that a very mighty one has imparted to him:”

((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5 Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5 ))


“ “ Now Now whenever Allah and His Messenger have whenever Allah and His Messenger have

decided a matterdecided a matter, it is not for a believing man or a , it is not for a believing man or a

believing woman to claim freedom of choice insofar believing woman to claim freedom of choice insofar

as they themselves are concernedas they themselves are concerned: for he who [thus] : for he who [thus]

rebels against Allah and His Messenger has already, rebels against Allah and His Messenger has already,

most obviously, gone astray.most obviously, gone astray.”.”.

((Qur’an : Ahzab : 33 : 36)Qur’an : Ahzab : 33 : 36)



That the most important message of Islam is contained in the Kalimah:That the most important message of Islam is contained in the Kalimah:


Therefore, every teaching from Islam seek to confirm and affirm Therefore, every teaching from Islam seek to confirm and affirm

this ultimate this ultimate TRUTHTRUTH. And one must never be detracted or . And one must never be detracted or

distracted from this fundamental message.distracted from this fundamental message.

The first being the The first being the AT-TAUAT-TAUHHEEDEED – Attestation to the Absolute – Attestation to the Absolute

Oneness of Allah.Oneness of Allah.


And the second, the manifesting of this attestation by the And the second, the manifesting of this attestation by the

acknowledgement and affirmation through obedience to the acknowledgement and affirmation through obedience to the

teachings and submit to the guidance of the Messenger of Allah : teachings and submit to the guidance of the Messenger of Allah :

AR-RISAALAH.AR-RISAALAH.

And the way of life (And the way of life (AD-DEENAD-DEEN), established by this final prophet ), established by this final prophet

and Messenger of Allah, Muhammad is and Messenger of Allah, Muhammad is

““AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM”. And there is only one “”. And there is only one “AD-DEEN AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN AL-ISLAM””


“ Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but

(he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the

Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things.”

(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40)


“ “ O ye who believe! O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah Give your response to Allah

and His Messengerand His Messenger, when He calls you to that , when He calls you to that

which will give you life”which will give you life”

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


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

middle way (middle way (ummatan wasotanummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so

that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth

before all mankind (before all mankind (shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naasshuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and ) , and the the

Messenger as a witness over you.Messenger as a witness over you.““

(Qur’an: Baqarah 2:143(Qur’an: Baqarah 2:143))


“ “ This day have I perfected your religion for (O Muhammad), This day have I perfected your religion for (O Muhammad),

completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you

Al-IslamAl-Islam as your religion ( as your religion (DEENDEEN).”).”

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


““And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your

affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall

never be led astray – (these are) the never be led astray – (these are) the Book of Allah Book of Allah and and

the the SunnahSunnah (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.” (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.”

((From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah”From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah”))




““I leave behind for all of you I leave behind for all of you two weighty legaciestwo weighty legacies; that ; that

whosoever clings to these two shall never be led astray, whosoever clings to these two shall never be led astray,

one of them is greater than the other : i.e. the Book of one of them is greater than the other : i.e. the Book of

Allah Most Exalted (al-Qur’an), the cable stretched from Allah Most Exalted (al-Qur’an), the cable stretched from

heaven to earth ........... Therefore look at how you treat heaven to earth ........... Therefore look at how you treat

both of them (Al-Qur’an and members of the Prophet’s both of them (Al-Qur’an and members of the Prophet’s

household –Ahl-ul-Bayti ) after I am gone.”household –Ahl-ul-Bayti ) after I am gone.”

((Hadith reported by Muslim, at-Tirmidzi and AhmadHadith reported by Muslim, at-Tirmidzi and Ahmad) )

“ “(Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards (Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards

them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of

Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my SunnahSunnah and and

teaches them to the servants of Allah.”teaches them to the servants of Allah.”

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The The QURAYSHQURAYSH leaders, although acknowledging the greatness of the leaders, although acknowledging the greatness of the

Qur’an, had refused to acknowledge Muhammad as the Prophet.Qur’an, had refused to acknowledge Muhammad as the Prophet.

Attempt by the Attempt by the MUNAFIQUN MUNAFIQUN (Hypocrites)(Hypocrites) in setting up a mosque in setting up a mosque

((MASJID DHIRAARA WA KUFRMASJID DHIRAARA WA KUFR) in Madinah..) in Madinah..


The The MU’TAZILTEMU’TAZILTE, had attempted to place superiority of human reason , had attempted to place superiority of human reason

over Divine Revelation, and make this as official teaching for Muslims.over Divine Revelation, and make this as official teaching for Muslims.

TheThe ORIENTALIST ORIENTALIST agenda of disseminating their brand of “Islam” to agenda of disseminating their brand of “Islam” to

Muslim intellectuals through publication and university ‘Islamic Muslim intellectuals through publication and university ‘Islamic

Studies’ programs of their “School of Oriental Studies (SOS)”.Studies’ programs of their “School of Oriental Studies (SOS)”.


The cult and false claimant to prophethood viz. The cult and false claimant to prophethood viz. BAHA-IBAHA-I , , JAMA’AH JAMA’AH

AHMADIYYAH (QADANIY)AHMADIYYAH (QADANIY),, etc.etc.

The The INGKAR SUNNAH (QUR’ANIYUN) INGKAR SUNNAH (QUR’ANIYUN) – anti-Hadith; the anarchists – anti-Hadith; the anarchists

who instigate Muslims to rebel against all the traditional and who instigate Muslims to rebel against all the traditional and

legitimate Islamic scholarship (legitimate Islamic scholarship (Madzaahib mu’tabar) Madzaahib mu’tabar) etc. etc.


Also to be wary of are those personalities and movements much Also to be wary of are those personalities and movements much

like New Age cultists. Examples are, those who uses Islam, or like New Age cultists. Examples are, those who uses Islam, or

aspects of Islam to promote or to justify their own area of studies aspects of Islam to promote or to justify their own area of studies

or specialization, e.g. in the field of human motivation; or specialization, e.g. in the field of human motivation;

contemporary sociology, politics, liberalism, arts, health and well-contemporary sociology, politics, liberalism, arts, health and well-

being products; pseudo-science, contemporary economics, etc.being products; pseudo-science, contemporary economics, etc.

AN-NASEEHAH : AN-NASEEHAH :

THE SINCERE ADVICETHE SINCERE ADVICE



““THE PARABLE of those who were graced with the THE PARABLE of those who were graced with the

burden of the Torah, and burden of the Torah, and thereafter failed to bear thereafter failed to bear

this burden, is that of an ass that carries a load of this burden, is that of an ass that carries a load of

books [but cannot benefit from them]. books [but cannot benefit from them]. Calamitous Calamitous

is the parable of people who are bent on giving the is the parable of people who are bent on giving the

lie to Allah’s messages - for Allah does not bestow lie to Allah’s messages - for Allah does not bestow

His guidance upon such evildoing folk!”His guidance upon such evildoing folk!”

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5))


ALLAA-HUM-MAJ- ’AL-NAA - HAA-DEE-NAA - MUH-TA-DEEN

O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and

who are (always) guided (by Your Guidance) .


GHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA - LAA- MU-DwIL-LEENGHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA - LAA- MU-DwIL-LEEN

Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.


ALLAA-HUM - MAH-DI-NAA BI – HU-DAAK

O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance.


WAJ-’AL-NAA MIM-MAN - YU-SAA - RI-’U – FEE - RI-DwAAK

And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You.


WA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAKWA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAK

And do not let us be protected (by others) except And do not let us be protected (by others) except

only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).


WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA

AM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAKAM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAK

And do not make us to be of those who differ from And do not make us to be of those who differ from

Your command and are disobedient towards You.Your command and are disobedient towards You.


WA- WA- HHAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEELAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEEL

And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector.And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector.


WA- LAA - WA- LAA - HHAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA AW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA

BIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEMBIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEM

And there is no power nor strength except with Allah And there is no power nor strength except with Allah

The Most High, the Most Esteem.The Most High, the Most Esteem.


WA- SwOL-LALLAA-HU- ‘ALAA SAY-DI-NAA - MUHAMMADIN

WA ‘ALAA – AA-LIHI -WA SwOH-BI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .


WAL-WAL-HHAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-NAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-N

And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.

AA-MEE-N



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