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REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE OF THE QUR’ANOF THE QUR’AN

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

SURAH AALI ‘IMRAN: 3 :164SURAH AALI ‘IMRAN: 3 :164

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMSIN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMS““MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.

BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL

SINGAPURASINGAPURA

17 FEBRUARY 2013 (SUNDAY)17 FEBRUARY 2013 (SUNDAY)3 PM @ THE GALAXY3 PM @ THE GALAXYMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)

"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND

WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-

((HADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARYHADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARY))


From the many aspects amongst the From the many aspects amongst the

teachings, bestowals or legacy of Islam that teachings, bestowals or legacy of Islam that

we have been given today, which do you think we have been given today, which do you think

is the most crucial, most vital and most is the most crucial, most vital and most

important of bestowals above all the others?important of bestowals above all the others?


Every fortress has a gate, every treasure has a Every fortress has a gate, every treasure has a

guardian, every chosen pathway has an guardian, every chosen pathway has an

appointed guide, every system has its qualified appointed guide, every system has its qualified

authority, every teaching has a teacher, every authority, every teaching has a teacher, every

child born has a parent, every knowledge has its child born has a parent, every knowledge has its

Adab regarding its acquisition...... Adab regarding its acquisition......


The lock and key is The lock and key is “There is no god except Allah”“There is no god except Allah”The Door is The Door is “Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah”“Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah”


“ “ O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole

heartedly (fully)”heartedly (fully)”

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



Say (O Muhammad): "O men! I am sent unto you all, as Say (O Muhammad): "O men! I am sent unto you all, as

the Messenger of Allah, to Whom belongs the dominion the Messenger of Allah, to Whom belongs the dominion

of the heavens and the earth: there is no god but He: it of the heavens and the earth: there is no god but He: it

is He that gives both life and death. is He that gives both life and death.

So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered

Prophet, who believed in Allah and His words: follow Prophet, who believed in Allah and His words: follow

him that (so) ye may be guided." him that (so) ye may be guided."

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158))


““I bear witness that there is no god I bear witness that there is no god

(to be worshipped) except Allah, (to be worshipped) except Allah,

and I bear witness that Muhammad is and I bear witness that Muhammad is

His Servant and His Messenger.”His Servant and His Messenger.”




“Allah did confer a great favor on the Believers

when He sent among them a Messenger from

among themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs

of Allah, sanctifying them and instructing them in

Scripture and Wisdom, while before that, they had

been in manifest error.”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164)



““We are (most) in need of a little from We are (most) in need of a little from adabadab, ,

rather than (that of) going out (seeking) after rather than (that of) going out (seeking) after

much of much of ‘ilm ‘ilm (knowledge)” (knowledge)”

( ( Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-MubarakImam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak )


““Educate (nurture with Adab)) your children upon three things: Educate (nurture with Adab)) 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 [2] And to love the Family members of his household

(Aali Muhammad), (Aali Muhammad),

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

((Hadith of the Prophet narrated by TabraniHadith of the Prophet narrated by Tabrani))


““If you do not know (someone), how can you then claim If you do not know (someone), how can you then claim

to love (that someone)?”to love (that someone)?”

To know Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. is To know Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. is ((wajibwajib) ) obligatory.obligatory.

AA Qa-idah Qa-idah inin Fiqh Fiqh states:states:

““Every (knowledge), for which an obligation Every (knowledge), for which an obligation cannot be fulfilled except by (possessing) it, cannot be fulfilled except by (possessing) it, then its acquisition is (therefore) obligatory.”then its acquisition is (therefore) obligatory.”



“ “Now hath come unto you an messenger from Now hath come unto you an messenger from

amongst yourselves: it grieves him that ye should amongst yourselves: it grieves him that ye should

perish: ardently anxious is he over you: to the perish: ardently anxious is he over you: to the

Believers is he most kind and merciful.”Believers is he most kind and merciful.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128))


So how much do we know about him?So how much do we know about him?

Are we aware of how concerned Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Are we aware of how concerned Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

was towards all people, that they be saved from the torments was towards all people, that they be saved from the torments

of hell-fire?of hell-fire?

Allah saidAllah said: “: “it grieves him that ye should perish: ardently it grieves him that ye should perish: ardently

anxious is he over you: to the Believers is he most kind and anxious is he over you: to the Believers is he most kind and

mercifulmerciful.”.”


And who do you think are the “And who do you think are the “UmmahUmmah ” of our Prophet ” of our Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w.? Indeed he was sent by Allah for every Muhammad s.a.w.? Indeed he was sent by Allah for every

person – even the non-Muslims, except we cannot use person – even the non-Muslims, except we cannot use

coercion (force) nor deception in inviting them to Islam.coercion (force) nor deception in inviting them to Islam.

Do we not realise that Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. is Do we not realise that Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. is

certainly the “certainly the “EducatorEducator” par excellence? yet how much of his ” par excellence? yet how much of his

educational approach do we benefit from or have we ever educational approach do we benefit from or have we ever

appreciated?appreciated?


Thus we need to know and appreciate the “Thus we need to know and appreciate the “SeerahSeerah” (Life History) ” (Life History)

of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

Traditionally, narrations of the Prophet’s life are frequently Traditionally, narrations of the Prophet’s life are frequently

taught, recited, composed, memorised, remembered and taught, recited, composed, memorised, remembered and

appreciated.appreciated.

Traditionally here, this was the Traditionally here, this was the ratio decidendi ratio decidendi for the for the

commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s “commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s “Mawlid Mawlid ”.”.


Yet, our approach to studying Yet, our approach to studying SeerahSeerah must be to become : must be to become :

intimately acquainted with his nobility; intimately acquainted with his nobility;

to acknowledge his stature; to acknowledge his stature;

his outstanding and exalted character (disposition); his outstanding and exalted character (disposition);

the sacrifices through trials and tribulations; the sacrifices through trials and tribulations;

his concern; his concern;

his legacy and contributions; his legacy and contributions;

his family and companions; his family and companions;

his likes and dislikes; etc.his likes and dislikes; etc.




““Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who

are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)

compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them

bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace

from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are

their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration.”their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29) )


“ “This is their similitude in the This is their similitude in the TorahTorah; and their similitude ; and their similitude

in the in the GospelGospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, is: like a seed which sends forth its blade,

then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands

on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and

delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at

him. Allah has promised him. Allah has promised those among them who believe those among them who believe

and do righteous deedsand do righteous deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.” Forgiveness and a great Reward.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29) )


“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)

ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

JACOB (Ya’akub))

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)

JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)


“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)

MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)

ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

JACOB (Ya’akub))

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)

JOSEPH (Yusuf)

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct

descendants of Ishmael)

MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)



““O People of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), there O People of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), there

has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad) making has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad) making

clear to you much of what you used to conceal of the clear to you much of what you used to conceal of the

Scripture and overlooking muchScripture and overlooking much. There has come to you . There has come to you

from Allah a light and a clear Book. By which Allah from Allah a light and a clear Book. By which Allah

guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of

peace and brings them out from darkness into the light, peace and brings them out from darkness into the light,

by His permission, and guides them to a straight path.”by His permission, and guides them to a straight path.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15-16Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15-16))


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“Say (O Muhammad): Do you see? Whether this

message (teaching) be from Allah and yet you reject it,

and a witness from among the Children of Israel bore

witness of one like him………...”

(Qur’an : Ahqaf: 46: 10)


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Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a

reference to him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized reference to him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized

and recorded in the and recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy 18 : 18 Book of Deuteronomy 18 : 18

““I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O

Moses) from amongst their brethren; and I will put My Moses) from amongst their brethren; and I will put My

words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that

I command him. And whoever will not give heed to My I command him. And whoever will not give heed to My

words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will

require it of him.”require it of him.”

( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )


““I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you

(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”

( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )


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After birth was separated from After birth was separated from

his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the

leading man in power (leading man in power (PharaohPharaoh).).

Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the courtcourt of of

Pharaoh.Pharaoh.

After birth was separated from After birth was separated from

his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the

leading man in power (leading man in power (QurayshQuraysh

leaders).leaders).

Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the councilcouncil

of the Quraysh.of the Quraysh.

Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad


34

Gave up life in Pharaoh's court Gave up life in Pharaoh's court

and spent time in the wilderness and spent time in the wilderness

around the Sinai peninsula. around the Sinai peninsula.

Married and had a family before Married and had a family before

becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married

the daughter of the daughter of JethroJethro).).

Kept away from the Quraysh Kept away from the Quraysh

way and spent time in the way and spent time in the

mountain outside Makkah.mountain outside Makkah.

Married and had a family before Married and had a family before

becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married

the the KhadijahKhadijah daughter of daughter of

KhuwailidKhuwailid).).



35

Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in

the Mountain (the Mountain (Mount SinaiMount Sinai).).

Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of

the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.

““Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is

One GodOne God.”.”

Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in

the Mountain (the Mountain (Jabal NurJabal Nur).).

Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of

the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.

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

(the One and Only God(the One and Only God))””



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Commanded to preach to the

people in power (i.e. Pharaoh),

who knew him.

His initial encounter (calling)

was rejected but he was not

harmed.

Has his brother Aaron who

assisted him throughout his

mission.

Commanded to preach to the Commanded to preach to the

people in power (i.e. the people in power (i.e. the

QurayshQuraysh), who knew him.), who knew him.

His initial encounter (calling)

was rejected but he was not

harmed.

Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his

‘brother’, who assisted him ‘brother’, who assisted him

throughout his mission.throughout his mission.



37

He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence

of Allah by undertaking a of Allah by undertaking a

journey up on Mount Sinai to journey up on Mount Sinai to

experience the “experience the “epiphanyepiphany” ”

(beatific vision of God). (beatific vision of God).

He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence

of Allah during the miraculous of Allah during the miraculous

journey of journey of Isra’Isra’ and and Mi’rajMi’raj – –

including the “including the “epiphanepiphanyy” - (but ” - (but

far greater than that far greater than that

experienced by Moses, as his experienced by Moses, as his

journey transcends into the journey transcends into the

realm never traverse by except realm never traverse by except

him – the beloved of Allah.) him – the beloved of Allah.)



38

His life and his people were His life and his people were

threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet

managed to bring his people managed to bring his people

safely out of the land of safely out of the land of

oppression through “oppression through “ExodusExodus”, ”,

and established a community, and established a community,

governed over them by the Law governed over them by the Law

of God (of God (TorahTorah).).

His life and his people were His life and his people were

threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet

managed to bring his people managed to bring his people

safely out of the land of safely out of the land of

oppression through “oppression through “HijrahHijrah”, ”,

and established a community, and established a community,

governed over them by the governed over them by the

((Shari’ahShari’ah) ) Law of GodLaw of God ( (Qur’anQur’an

and the and the SunnahSunnah).).



39

He was victorious over the He was victorious over the

Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s

direct Divine intervention which direct Divine intervention which

routed and vanquished this routed and vanquished this

military force, a more superior military force, a more superior

to the Bani Isra’il who were to the Bani Isra’il who were

lesser in numbers and lesser in numbers and

equipment – drowning them.equipment – drowning them.

He was victorious over the

Makkan (Quraysh) army with

Allah’s direct Divine

intervention at the Battle of

Badr, in which angels were sent

to aid Muslims and they routed

and vanquished their enemies

who were more superior to

them in numbers and

equipment. Also the Battle of al-

Ahzab



40

Had to face enemies within his Had to face enemies within his

community (the hypocrites) who community (the hypocrites) who

introduced the ‘introduced the ‘golden calfgolden calf’ to ’ to

undermine Moses teaching and undermine Moses teaching and

authority. The ‘golden calf’ was authority. The ‘golden calf’ was

then destroyed and the then destroyed and the

perpetrators exposedperpetrators exposed

He had to face enemies within He had to face enemies within

his community – the “his community – the “munaa-munaa-

fiqunfiqun” (hypocrites). They build a ” (hypocrites). They build a

mosque (“mosque (“masjid Diraramasjid Dirara”) to ”) to

undermine Muhammad’s undermine Muhammad’s

teaching and authority. The teaching and authority. The

mosque was burned and mosque was burned and

destroyed; the perpetrator destroyed; the perpetrator

exposed and condemned by exposed and condemned by

God.God.



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Although he was at first rejected

by his people but in the end was

overwhelmingly accepted as the

Messenger of God.

Power over his community both

as spiritual leader as well as the

supreme temporal ruler.

Although he was at first rejected Although he was at first rejected

by his people but in the end was by his people but in the end was

overwhelmingly accepted as the accepted as the

Messenger of God.Messenger of God.

Power over his community both

as spiritual leader as well as the

supreme temporal ruler.



42

Had his teachings codified.

Married and had continuous

chain of descendants linked to

his noble families.

Had successors to continue his

mission.

Died and buried on this earth.

Had his teachings codified.Had his teachings codified.

Married and Married and had continuous

chain of descendants linked to

his noble families.

Had successors to continue his Had successors to continue his

mission. mission.

Died and buried on this earth.Died and buried on this earth.



COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?

(Jesus is also recorded to have said)(Jesus is also recorded to have said)

“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.

But when he, But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all , comes, he will guide you into all

truth. truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he

hearshears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He . He will bring will bring

glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to to

you….” you….”

((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))


COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?

““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :

‘ ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:

“ “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstoneThe stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;”;

The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from

you and given to a people who will produce its fruityou and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on . He who falls on

this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be

crushed.”crushed.”

((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))


THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:


“ “The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that

of a man who built a house and of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except perfectly decorated it except

for a space of one brickfor a space of one brick. The people used to go round this . The people used to go round this

house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put

in!’ in!’

Thus, Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the ProphetsI am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”.”

((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))

THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:


“ … and I will put My words in his mouth, and

he shall speak to them all that I command

him. And whoever will not give heed to My

words which he shall speak in My name ...”

( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )


““Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) DesireNor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire. .

It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was

taught by one mighty in Power (endued with Wisdom).”taught by one mighty in Power (endued with Wisdom).”

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



““Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?―

a goodly Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly a goodly Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly

fixed, and its branches (reach) to the heavens― fixed, and its branches (reach) to the heavens―

It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its

Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that

they may receive admonition. they may receive admonition.

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




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

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

so that [with your lives] you might bear witness to so that [with your lives] you might bear witness to

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

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

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



““Allah commands justice, the doing of good, Allah commands justice, the doing of good,

and liberty to kith and kin, and He forbids all and liberty to kith and kin, and He forbids all

shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He

instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.”instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.”

((Qur’an: Nahlu: 16 : 90Qur’an: Nahlu: 16 : 90))


How have we regarded our life? Who do serve? In fact many How have we regarded our life? Who do serve? In fact many

have become ‘have become ‘enslavedenslaved’ (by others) without them realizing it. ’ (by others) without them realizing it.

Whereas we are supposed to be the slaves of Allah s.w.t.Whereas we are supposed to be the slaves of Allah s.w.t.

We say we are Muslims, yet what do we mean by our We say we are Muslims, yet what do we mean by our

statement statement “I bear witness ....”“I bear witness ....”?? Being a witness to what? Being a witness to what?

Towards whom? Towards whom?


And how do we effectively become truly a witness? And how do we effectively become truly a witness?

Have we really been one? Or are we promoting other Have we really been one? Or are we promoting other

peoples ‘peoples ‘brands brands ’ and agendas instead?’ and agendas instead?

Other ‘Other ‘modelsmodels’ are being introduced by people, while ’ are being introduced by people, while

the Muslims simply are complacent about their role in the Muslims simply are complacent about their role in

making others to know about our Prophet s.a.w. who was making others to know about our Prophet s.a.w. who was

sent for them too.sent for them too.


We should be talking to others about him; express We should be talking to others about him; express

appreciation by mentioning him and his contributions appreciation by mentioning him and his contributions

towards betterment of mankind; his nobility, amazing towards betterment of mankind; his nobility, amazing

miracles, prophecies about him and other outstanding miracles, prophecies about him and other outstanding

characteristics; his love and concern for every humanity; characteristics; his love and concern for every humanity;

etc. – just so that those who do not know him may etc. – just so that those who do not know him may

become interested to want to know.become interested to want to know.


Yes, striving to being a true and sincere Muslim ,is to belong Yes, striving to being a true and sincere Muslim ,is to belong

to those who will be put to trials and tribulations ... to those who will be put to trials and tribulations ... ““even even

though the unbelievers detest itthough the unbelievers detest it.”.”

And yet the personality of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. And yet the personality of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.

as our Leader, shall have to be upheld, defended, promoted for as our Leader, shall have to be upheld, defended, promoted for

he is the Last Prophet of Allah for mankind.he is the Last Prophet of Allah for mankind.

Indeed, this is our legacy, our striving …..Indeed, this is our legacy, our striving …..

Allaahu muwaa-fiq wa musta-’anAllaahu muwaa-fiq wa musta-’an

Laa hau-la wa-laa quw-wa-ta il-la bil-laahLaa hau-la wa-laa quw-wa-ta il-la bil-laah



“Allah and His angels, send blessings on the Prophet:

O ye that believe! send ye blessings on him and salute him,

with all respect (with a worthy salutation).”

(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 56)


Amongst the commandments of Allah s.w.t. in the Qur’an, Amongst the commandments of Allah s.w.t. in the Qur’an,

“giving “giving SolawatSolawat and and SalamSalam” is unique and indeed very special.” is unique and indeed very special.

We do not claim to fully know the wisdom and benefit of it, We do not claim to fully know the wisdom and benefit of it,

but certainly this invoking Allah’s blessing upon Prophet but certainly this invoking Allah’s blessing upon Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w. has considerable benefits for us when Allah Muhammad s.a.w. has considerable benefits for us when Allah

commands us.commands us.

And there are many And there are many AhadithAhadith regarding it’s benefits ( regarding it’s benefits (Fadhaa-Fadhaa-

ilil).).


““Say the ‘Say the ‘SolawatSolawat’ (invocation of Allah’s blessing for me as ’ (invocation of Allah’s blessing for me as

Allah commands) for your ‘Allah commands) for your ‘SolawatSolawat’ shall be ’ shall be

Zakah (a purification and spiritual growth) Zakah (a purification and spiritual growth)

for your own selves.”for your own selves.”

((Hadith reported by Ibn Mardaweh in, Al-Jami’Hadith reported by Ibn Mardaweh in, Al-Jami’))


““Whosoever say ‘Whosoever say ‘solawatsolawat ’ upon me once, ’ upon me once,

Allah will say ‘Allah will say ‘solawatsolawat ’ upon him ten times.”’ upon him ten times.”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))


““Verily Allah, Most Exalted, has angels who are commanded Verily Allah, Most Exalted, has angels who are commanded

to roam and observe the people on earth. to roam and observe the people on earth.

They will convey to me all the ‘They will convey to me all the ‘salamssalams ’ from people ’ from people

of my community.”of my community.”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad, An-Nasa-i, and Ad-DarimiyHadith reported by Ahmad, An-Nasa-i, and Ad-Darimiy))


““Foremost to me amongst the people on Judgement Day Foremost to me amongst the people on Judgement Day

will be those who conveyed much ‘will be those who conveyed much ‘SolawatSolawat ’ to me ’ to me

(while they were in this world).”(while they were in this world).”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


““Shall I inform you who is miserly person?”, they (companions) replied : Shall I inform you who is miserly person?”, they (companions) replied :

“Certainly, O Messenger of Allah.” He (the Prophet s.a.w.) then said: “Certainly, O Messenger of Allah.” He (the Prophet s.a.w.) then said:

“Whoever, whenever my name is mentioned in his presence, yet do not “Whoever, whenever my name is mentioned in his presence, yet do not

invoke ‘Solawat ’ upon me, he is the miserly person.”invoke ‘Solawat ’ upon me, he is the miserly person.”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))



"O Allah! I make the intention to invoke blessings on the "O Allah! I make the intention to invoke blessings on the

Prophet, may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him, Prophet, may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him,

our master Muhammad, may Your blessings and peace our master Muhammad, may Your blessings and peace

be upon him; in his love and in my yearning for him and be upon him; in his love and in my yearning for him and

with the respect due to him as he merits it. Accept it from with the respect due to him as he merits it. Accept it from

me by Your Grace and Kindness and remove the veil of me by Your Grace and Kindness and remove the veil of

negligence from my heart and make me among one of negligence from my heart and make me among one of

Your righteous servants."Your righteous servants."



““O Allah, ( we ask for ) Your salutations upon our master O Allah, ( we ask for ) Your salutations upon our master

Muhammad, Your slave and Your Messenger, the Muhammad, Your slave and Your Messenger, the

Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our Master Unlettered Prophet, and upon the family of our Master

Muhammad, and his wives, the mothers of all the Muhammad, and his wives, the mothers of all the

Believers, and upon his descendants, the people of his Believers, and upon his descendants, the people of his

house, just as You have granted salutations upon Ibrahim house, just as You have granted salutations upon Ibrahim

and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for You are the and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, for You are the

Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"



““And sanctify (bless) our master Muhammad, Your slave And sanctify (bless) our master Muhammad, Your slave

and Your Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon and Your Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon

the family of our Master Muhammad, and his wives, the the family of our Master Muhammad, and his wives, the

mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants, mothers of all the Believers, and upon his descendants,

the people of his house, just as You have sanctified the people of his house, just as You have sanctified

(blessed) Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds, (blessed) Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in the worlds,

for You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"for You are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!"


BIS – MIL – LAA – HIR – RAH – MAA – NIR – RA - HEEM

““In the Name of All , the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful”In the Name of All , the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful”

PowerPoint Slides prepared © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

Du’a compiled by Sayyidina al-Sheikh Abi Bakr bin Salim rhm.a. Du’a compiled by Sayyidina al-Sheikh Abi Bakr bin Salim rhm.a. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

ALLAA-HUM-MA - YAA – ‘AZEE - MAS – SUL-TWAAN,

YAA – QA –DEE-MAL – IH - SAAN

““O Allah! O (You Who is the) Most Powerful of Sovereign. O Allah! O (You Who is the) Most Powerful of Sovereign.

O (You, Allah, Who is) Eternally Benevolent.”O (You, Allah, Who is) Eternally Benevolent.”



Du’a compiled by Sayyidina al-Sheikh Abi Bakr bin Salim rhm.aDu’a compiled by Sayyidina al-Sheikh Abi Bakr bin Salim rhm.a . .

YAA – DAA – I – MAN – NI – ‘AM

YAA – KA – THII- RAL – JUU-D

““O (You Who) grants favours (blessings) continuously,O (You Who) grants favours (blessings) continuously,

O (You Who) is exceedingly Generous”O (You Who) is exceedingly Generous”



YAA – WAA – SI – ’AL – ‘A- TWAA- I

YAA – KHA – FIY – YAL – LUTW-FI

““O (You Whose) giving’s are exceedingly generous,O (You Whose) giving’s are exceedingly generous,

O (You Whose) Gentle-kindness is most subtle”O (You Whose) Gentle-kindness is most subtle”


Du’a compiled by Sayyidina al-Sheikh Abi Bakr bin Salim rhm.aDu’a compiled by Sayyidina al-Sheikh Abi Bakr bin Salim rhm.a . . IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

YAA – JA – MEE –LAS – SWUN – ‘EE,

YAA – HA – LEE – MAA – LAA – YA’ - JAL

““O (You Whose) creativity is Beautiful,O (You Whose) creativity is Beautiful,

O (You Who is) Forbearing, not hasty (in punishment) ”O (You Who is) Forbearing, not hasty (in punishment) ”



SWOL – LI – ‘ALAA – SAY – YI – DI – NAA – MUHAM- MA-DIN - WA – AA – LIHI

WAR – DWA – ‘AN – NIS – SWO –HAA – BA –TI – AJ – MA – ‘EEN

““Bestow Your Salutations and blessing O LordBestow Your Salutations and blessing O Lord

Upon our Leader Muhammad and his Household,Upon our Leader Muhammad and his Household,

And do be pleased with all his Companions”And do be pleased with all his Companions”



AL-LAA-HUM-MA – LA – KAL – HAM- DU – SHUK – RAA

WA – LA – KAL – MAN – NU – FADW - LAA

““O Allah ! To You belong all Praises as (expression of our) Thanks,O Allah ! To You belong all Praises as (expression of our) Thanks,

And Yours are all the favours and Grace ”And Yours are all the favours and Grace ”



WA – AN-TA – ROB – BU –NAA – HAQ – QAA’

WA – NAH – NU –’A - BEE – DU – KA – RIQ - QAA

““And You are our Lord Sustainer, Truly (without doubt),And You are our Lord Sustainer, Truly (without doubt),

And we are but Your slaves - bondsmen, ”And we are but Your slaves - bondsmen, ”



WA – AN-TA – LAM – TA – ZAL – LI – DZAA – LI – KA – AH - LAA

““And You will always be deserving of that And You will always be deserving of that

( our worship and servitude)”( our worship and servitude)”



YAA – MU – SAI – YI – RA – KUL – LI – ‘A – SEE-R

WA – YAA – JAA – BI – RA – KUL – LI – KA – SEE-R

““O You Who make easy every difficulty,O You Who make easy every difficulty,

O You Who heals every kind of fracture (or things broken)” O You Who heals every kind of fracture (or things broken)”



WA - YAA – SWAA – HI – BA – KUL –LI – FA – REE-D,

WA – YAA – MUGH – NIY – YA – KUL – LI – FA – QEE-R

““O You Who is Companion to those who are alone,O You Who is Companion to those who are alone,

O You Who is the Enricher of everyone who are in poverty” O You Who is the Enricher of everyone who are in poverty”



WA - YAA – MU – QAU – WI – YA – KUL – LI – DWO– ‘ EEF ,

WA – YAA – MA’ – MA – NA – KUL – LI – MA – KHEE-F

““O You Who is the Strengthener of all the weak,O You Who is the Strengthener of all the weak,

O You Who is the Comforter of all who are frightened” O You Who is the Comforter of all who are frightened”



YAS – SIR – ‘ALAI – NAA – KUL – LA – ‘A – SEE-R

FA – TAI – SEE – RUL – ‘ A- SEE - RI – ‘ALAI – KA – YA – SEE-R

““Make easy for us every of our difficulties.Make easy for us every of our difficulties.

For You to ease hardship is indeed easy for You (to do)” For You to ease hardship is indeed easy for You (to do)”



AL-LAA-HUM- MA – YAA – MAN – LAA – YAH – TAA – JU – ILAL

BA-YAA – NI – WAT – TAF – SII-R – HAA – JAA – TU –NAA – KA – TSIIR,

WA – AN – TA – ‘AA – LI – MUN – BI-HAA – WA –KHA – BEE-R

““O Allah! (You) Who need no clarification nor explanation,O Allah! (You) Who need no clarification nor explanation,

We have many needs, and You know them all very well” We have many needs, and You know them all very well”



AL-LAA-HUM- MA – A –KHAA – FU – MIN-KA, – WA – A – KHAA – FU

MIM- MAN – YA – KHAA – FU – MIN – KA, WA – A-KAA-FU – MIM – MAN

LAA – YA – KHAA – FU – MIN - KA

““O Allah! I fear You and I fear those who fear YouO Allah! I fear You and I fear those who fear You

And I fear too, whoever who does not fear Your” And I fear too, whoever who does not fear Your”



AL-LAA-HUM- MA – BI – HAQ – QI – MAN – YA – KHAA – FU – MIN – KA

NAJ – JI – NAA – MIM – MAN – LAA - YA – KHAA – FU – MIN - KA

““O Allah! By the right of those who fear You O Allah! By the right of those who fear You

(we beseech You) to save us from (we beseech You) to save us from

whosoever who does not fear You” whosoever who does not fear You”



AL-LAA-HUM- MA – BI – HAQ – QI – MU-HAM –MA-DIN

IH- RIS-NAA – BI – ‘AY-NI-KAL – LA-TEE – LAA – TA-NAA-M,

WAK – NUF – NAA – BI – KANA-FI-KAL – LA – DZEE - LAA – YU - RAAM

““O Allah! By the right of Muhammad (we ask from You to)O Allah! By the right of Muhammad (we ask from You to)

Watch over us with Your eyes that never sleeps; Watch over us with Your eyes that never sleeps;

and protect us all with Your Perfect Protection” and protect us all with Your Perfect Protection”



WAR – HAM – NAA – BI – QUD – RA – TI - KA – ‘A-LAI –NAA

FA – LAA – NAH – LI-KU – WA – AN – TA –

THI –QA-TU-NAA – WA – RO – JAA- U -NAA

““And be Merciful with Power towards us, And be Merciful with Power towards us,

so that we do not perish (nor be destroyed). so that we do not perish (nor be destroyed).

You (O Allah) is our Reliance and our Hope” You (O Allah) is our Reliance and our Hope”



WA- SWOL –LAL - LAA-HU - ‘A- -LAA – SAI-YI-DI-NAA -MU-HAM-MA-DIN –

WA – AA – LIHI – WA – SWOH – BI-HI – WA - SAL –LAM,

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

““And may blessings of Allah and Peace be uponAnd may blessings of Allah and Peace be upon

Muhammad and his Household and companions.Muhammad and his Household and companions.

And all Praise be to Allah, Lord of all the worlds” And all Praise be to Allah, Lord of all the worlds”



‘A- DA – DA – KHOL – QI – HI – WA – RI – DWA – NAF – SI –HI

WA – ZI- NA-TA – ‘AR-SHI – HI – WA – MI – DA – DA – KA – LI –MAA – TI -HI

““As much (to the number) of His creations, to the amountAs much (to the number) of His creations, to the amount

which He is pleased to be praised, and as weighty as His Thronewhich He is pleased to be praised, and as weighty as His Throne

And to the number of His Words ” And to the number of His Words ”



ALLAA-HUM-MA – IN – NA – NAS – ALU-KA – ZI-YAA – DA – TAN – FID – DEE-N

WA – BA-RO – KA- TAN - FIL – ‘UMUR, WA – SWIH- HATAN – FIL – JA-SAD

““Allah ! We ask You to increase in us in our religion (faith and Allah ! We ask You to increase in us in our religion (faith and

practice),practice),

And blessed increase in our life (and age), and And blessed increase in our life (and age), and

healthy (well-being) in our bodies, ” healthy (well-being) in our bodies, ” PowerPoint Slides prepared © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))


WA –SI – ‘A –TAN – FIR – RIZQ, WA – TAU – BA – TAN – QAB – LAL – MAWT,

WA – SHA – HAA – DA – TAN – ‘IN –DAL – MAWT, WA MAGH – FI – RA – TAN

BA’ – DAL – MAWT, WA – ‘AF-WAN – ‘IN – DAL – HI - SAAB

““And abundance of provision, and repentance before death,And abundance of provision, and repentance before death,

and martyrdom at time of death, and forgiveness after death, and martyrdom at time of death, and forgiveness after death,

and pardon on the Day of Judgement” and pardon on the Day of Judgement” PowerPoint Slides prepared © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))


WA –- A – MAA – NAN – MI-NAL – ‘A-ZAAB, WA – NA – SWEE – BAN –

MI – NAL – JAN – NAH , WAR – ZUQ – NAA – NA – ZO – RA –

ILAA - WAJ – HI – KAL – KA - REEM

““And safety from the torture (of grave and of hell), And safety from the torture (of grave and of hell),

And give us as our (eternal) place (in the) Garden (of Paradise),And give us as our (eternal) place (in the) Garden (of Paradise),

And grant us (the pleasure) to look upon Your Noble Countenance And grant us (the pleasure) to look upon Your Noble Countenance

” ” PowerPoint Slides prepared © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))


WA –SWOL – LAL-LAA-HU – ‘ALAA – SAI – YI – DI – NAA – MU-HAM – MA-DIN

WA – ‘ A-LAA – AA – LI – HI – WA – SWOH – BI – HI – WA – SAL - LAM

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

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions and Companions ” ” PowerPoint Slides prepared © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))


SUB – SUB – HHAA – NA – ROB – BI-KA – ROB – BIL – ‘IZ – ZA – TI – ‘AM – MAAAA – NA – ROB – BI-KA – ROB – BIL – ‘IZ – ZA – TI – ‘AM – MAA

YA – YA – SWSWI – FUUN, WA – SA – LAA- MUN – ‘A-LAL – MUR – SA - LEE-NAI – FUUN, WA – SA – LAA- MUN – ‘A-LAL – MUR – SA - LEE-NA

WAL – WAL – HHAM – DU – LIL-LAA – HI –ROB – BIL – ‘AA - LAMEENAM – DU – LIL-LAA – HI –ROB – BIL – ‘AA - LAMEEN

“Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.

And peace upon the messengers. And all the praise belongs to

Allah, Lord of the worlds.” PowerPoint Slides prepared © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))


‘A- DA – DA – KHOL – QI – HI – WA – RI – DWA – NAF – SI –HI

WA – ZI- NA-TA – ‘AR-SHI – HI – WA – MI – DA – DA – KA – LI –MAA – TI -HI

““As much (to the number) of His creations, to the amountAs much (to the number) of His creations, to the amount

which He is pleased to be praised, and as weighty as His Thronewhich He is pleased to be praised, and as weighty as His Throne

And to the number of His Words ” And to the number of His Words ”


Du’a compiled by Sayyidina al-Sheikh Abi Bakr bin Salim rhm.a. Du’a compiled by Sayyidina al-Sheikh Abi Bakr bin Salim rhm.a.

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