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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 6 (b)LESSON # 6 (b)

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

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

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from

Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)

Daily application of FIQHDaily application of FIQH BAB- ‘BAB- ‘AL-SWOLAH’

TA’RIFTA’RIF - Definition - Definition (Basis regarding obligatory Swolah)(Basis regarding obligatory Swolah)

Updated 22 November 2014

From the previous classes, you would have been familiar with

the methodology of studying fiqh in Islam, especially on the

importance of going back to the basis (dalil).

Therefore in future, my slides/ hand-outs will not contain

elaborate explanations, but will be brief but with emphasis on

basis (therefore you are to give special attention to practice,

and to memorize) on the explanation and these basis - Qur'an

or Hadith (especially those which I painstakingly provide with –

or without - the transliteration to ease those new converts).




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

((worshipworship) Me – ) Me – LIYA’-BU-DUUNLIYA’-BU-DUUN. No sustenance do I require . No sustenance do I require

of them nor do I require that they should feed Me. For of them nor do I require that they should feed Me. For

Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power, Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power,

Steadfast (forever).” Steadfast (forever).”

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


The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is

their cognition (their cognition (ma’rifahma’rifah) of the existence of God and, hence, their ) of the existence of God and, hence, their

conscious willingness to conform their own existence to whatever conscious willingness to conform their own existence to whatever

they perceive of His will and plan :they perceive of His will and plan :

It is this two-fold concept “It is this two-fold concept “cognition and willingnesscognition and willingness” that gives ” that gives

the deepest meaning to what the Qur’an describes as ”the deepest meaning to what the Qur’an describes as ”worshipworship” ”

((‘ibadah‘ibadah) …. ) ….

((Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”))


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUBMISSION

““The verse that follows shows, this spiritual call (“The verse that follows shows, this spiritual call (“worshipworship”) does ”) does

not arise from any supposed “not arise from any supposed “needneed” on the part of the Creator, ” on the part of the Creator,

Who is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed as Who is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed as

an instrument for the inner development of the worshipper, who, an instrument for the inner development of the worshipper, who,

by the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervading by the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervading

Creative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of the Creative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of the

Will and, thus, closer to God Himself.”Will and, thus, closer to God Himself.”

((Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”))

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUBMISSION



““O mankindO mankind, worship your Lord (, worship your Lord (A’-BUDUU-ROB-BAKUMA’-BUDUU-ROB-BAKUM), who ), who

created you created you and those before you, that you may become and those before you, that you may become

righteous (or god-fearing - righteous (or god-fearing - TAT-TA-QUUUNTAT-TA-QUUUN) - ) -

[[HeHe] who made for you the ] who made for you the earthearth a bed [spread out] and the a bed [spread out] and the skysky

a ceiling and sent down from the sky, a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rainrain and brought forth and brought forth

thereby fruits as thereby fruits as provisionprovision for you. So do not attribute to Allah for you. So do not attribute to Allah

equalsequals** while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].” while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].”

((Qur’an:Baqarah: 2: 21-22Qur’an:Baqarah: 2: 21-22))

* Others as partners; rivals, associates, etc.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Unlike some other religion where worship entails offerings Unlike some other religion where worship entails offerings

to their ‘deities’ on altars, in Islam Allah s.w.t. is to their ‘deities’ on altars, in Islam Allah s.w.t. is

reminding us that He has no need for us, whereas we all reminding us that He has no need for us, whereas we all

stand in need of Him. stand in need of Him.

In truth, it is Allah s.w.t. Who sustains, nourishes and In truth, it is Allah s.w.t. Who sustains, nourishes and

continuously provides for us. continuously provides for us.

Shouldn’t we be grateful? Shouldn’t we be grateful?

What do you think would be the repercussion towards What do you think would be the repercussion towards

those who are ungrateful? Shouldn’t we fear?those who are ungrateful? Shouldn’t we fear?All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:

“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;

take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””

Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah

such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves

and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and

punishmentpunishment..””

TAQWATAQWA


The usual translation into English is The usual translation into English is ‘reverential fear of Allah’‘reverential fear of Allah’, ,

which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of

this term still evades many. I prefer to use term this term still evades many. I prefer to use term “the “the

‘‘consciousness of Allah’consciousness of Allah’, , which entails factors which lead to true which entails factors which lead to true

obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. - obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. -

obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what

Allah forbade.Allah forbade.

TAQWATAQWA


If you are wearing an

overflowing robe, how

would you walk through

upon a road full of

bushes of thorns ?

# ۱

PARABLE OF WALKING IN

THORNY PATHWAY


It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?

2 metres

# ۲

Suppose you are shown this lighted path ….

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


But now knowing the reality of where you really are, how would you be walking upon it?

2 metres

# ۲

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


TAUFIQTAUFIQ

(missed completely)

(‘Bulls-eye’)

(on target)

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(missed completely)

PARABLE IN

ARCHERY


TAUFIQTAUFIQ HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(success) (guidance)

PARABLE OF THE ROAD

What is ….


TAUFIQTAUFIQ

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(astray)(astray)

(success)

(guidance)PARABLE OF

THE ROAD


““Fulfil the personal religious obligations (Fulfil the personal religious obligations (FARDHFARDH’) that has ’) that has

been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to

become a person of become a person of TAQWATAQWA (righteous and God-fearing).” (righteous and God-fearing).”

((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MAQOM AL-ISLAM

FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWABEGINS WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF BEGINS WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF

AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

““And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to

Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.”Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.”

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69))

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENGod-consciousness or Piety


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission


MUNAFIQEENMUNAFIQEENFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety



AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM


“ “The head of the matter is The head of the matter is Al-IslamAl-Islam; ;

its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e. its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e. SwolahSwolah; ;

and its highest pinnacle is and its highest pinnacle is JihadJihad (striving with utmost) (striving with utmost)

in the way of Allah.”in the way of Allah.”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))


““The The SwolahSwolah is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it, is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it,

establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it, establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it,

destroys the religion.”destroys the religion.”

((Hadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.aHadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.a.).)



“ “O You who are leaders ! O You who are leaders ! Verily, Verily, I consider to be the I consider to be the

most important duty (of leaders) most important duty (of leaders) , which must be , which must be

carried out diligently, is : in the matter of carried out diligently, is : in the matter of SWOLAHSWOLAH. .

Whosoever neglects his (duty of) Whosoever neglects his (duty of) SwolahSwolah, more so , more so

would he neglect his other duties. There is no share (of would he neglect his other duties. There is no share (of

goodness) in Islam for those who discard goodness) in Islam for those who discard As-SwolahAs-Swolah””

(Hadith reported by Malik)(Hadith reported by Malik)


“Between the man and disbelief (KUFR) is

the abandonment of the prayer (SWOLAH).”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu Dawud and Muslim)


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission


FASIQEENFASIQEENMUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.




AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM


MUNAFIQEENMUNAFIQEEN


““Woe, then, unto those praying ones (Woe, then, unto those praying ones (LIL-MU-SWOL-LEENLIL-MU-SWOL-LEEN) , ) ,

whose hearts from their (whose hearts from their (SWOLAATIHIMSWOLAATIHIM) prayer are remote ) prayer are remote

((SAA-HUUNSAA-HUUN) , those who want only to be seen and praised ) , those who want only to be seen and praised

((YU-RAA-UUNYU-RAA-UUN), and, withal, deny all assistance [to their ), and, withal, deny all assistance [to their

fellow-men]! ”fellow-men]! ”

((Qur’an: al-Ma-’un: 107: 4-7Qur’an: al-Ma-’un: 107: 4-7))



“ “ Behold, the hypocrites (Behold, the hypocrites (MUNAAFIQEENMUNAAFIQEEN) seek to deceive ) seek to deceive

Allah - the while it is He who causes them to be deceived Allah - the while it is He who causes them to be deceived

[by themselves] And when they rise to pray ([by themselves] And when they rise to pray (SWOLAHSWOLAH), ),

they rise they rise reluctantlyreluctantly ( (KUSAA-LA) KUSAA-LA) only only to be seen to be seen and and

praised praised by menby men ( (YU-RAA-UU-NAN-NASYU-RAA-UU-NAN-NAS) remembering ) remembering

Allah but seldom (Allah but seldom (QALEELQALEEL), ), waverinwavering be-tween this and g be-tween this and

that, [true] neither to these nor those (that, [true] neither to these nor those (YUZAB-ZIBYUZAB-ZIB). But for ). But for

him whom Allah lets go astray thou canst never find any him whom Allah lets go astray thou canst never find any

way. ”way. ”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 142Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 142))

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

Believer

Submission


MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH



AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM


““O Allah! Verily I implore You to grant me O Allah! Verily I implore You to grant me

Faith (Faith (IIMANIIMAN) which is perpetually present in my heart”) which is perpetually present in my heart”

ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE - AS-ALU-KA – EE – MAA – NAN – ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE - AS-ALU-KA – EE – MAA – NAN –

DAA – I-MAN - YU – BAA – DAA – I-MAN - YU – BAA – SHSHI - RU - QAL-BEEI - RU - QAL-BEE


Du’a of Imam Habib ‘Abdullah ‘Alwi al-Haddad from :Du’a of Imam Habib ‘Abdullah ‘Alwi al-Haddad from :

WA – AS – A – LU – KA – YA – QEE – NAN – WA – AS – A – LU – KA – YA – QEE – NAN – SWSWO – DI – QAN – HAT-TAO – DI – QAN – HAT-TAA’ – LA –MA – AN – NA-HU - LAN – YU – SWEE – BA-NEE – A’ – LA –MA – AN – NA-HU - LAN – YU – SWEE – BA-NEE –

IL – LA – MAA – KA – TAB – TAHU – ‘ALAYIL – LA – MAA – KA – TAB – TAHU – ‘ALAY


““And I implore You to grant me Certainty (And I implore You to grant me Certainty (YA-QEENYA-QEEN) which is true ) which is true

(genuine), until I am convinced that nothing will affect me (genuine), until I am convinced that nothing will affect me

except what You have ordained for me ”except what You have ordained for me ”


““And (grant upon me to have) contentment (And (grant upon me to have) contentment (REDHAREDHA) )

towards whatever You have Decreed for me ”towards whatever You have Decreed for me ”

WA – AR – WA – AR – DWDWI – NEE – BI – MAA – QO – SAM – TA – HU - LEEI – NEE – BI – MAA – QO – SAM – TA – HU - LEE



MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct


MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’



AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

Believer

Submission


Sincerity


MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD



AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

Believer

Submission


Sincerity


TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAMFIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF


AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN



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Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is

not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:

[a] Non-specific prayer, communicating with Allah [a] Non-specific prayer, communicating with Allah

to make requests, supplication etc. termed “du’a”. to make requests, supplication etc. termed “du’a”.

Can be said in any language, at any time and on Can be said in any language, at any time and on

any occasion.any occasion.


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Ta’rifTa’rif (definition) (definition)

From the point of view of Syara’ (legal) which is descriptive: ::

“It consists of some recitations and actions

beginning with glorification (Takbir), and is

concluded with Salaam (greeting of Peace) –

with which we worship Allah (formal devotion)

by complying with all its fixed conditions.”


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Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is not Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is not

accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:

[b] Specific form of devotion or prayer termed [b] Specific form of devotion or prayer termed

““SWOLAHSWOLAH” : ” :

a prescribed form of worship as shown by the a prescribed form of worship as shown by the

Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:

(1) (1) Intention ; Intention ; (2) (2) Recitation; and Recitation; and

(3) (3) Action or postures.Action or postures.


““(Establish you) (Establish you) SwolahSwolah (in the way or manner which) (in the way or manner which)

you see me (do the) you see me (do the) swolahswolah.”.”

((Hadith narrated by Bukhary and MuslimHadith narrated by Bukhary and Muslim))


“ And when you have completed the prayer (SWOLAH), remember

Allah (FADZ-KURULLAH) standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. But

when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. set up

regular prayers (SWOLAH) : for such prayers (SWOLAH) are enjoined

on believers at stated times.…”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“ And be constant in praying (SWOLAH) at the beginning and the end

of the day, as well as during the early watches of the night: for,

verily, good deeds drive away evil deeds: this is a reminder to all who

bear [Allah] in mind.”

(Qur’an: Hud: 11:114)



( FARDH PRAYERS )

Jarir ibn Abdullah r.a. narrated that Angel Jibrail a.s.

came to the Messenger of Allah and said to him: “Stand

and pray (swolah)”, and they prayed the noon prayer

when the sun had passed its meridian. …

(Hadith Reported by Ahmad, an-Nasa-ie, and Bukhary observes:

“It is the most authentic report concerning the prayer times.”)


… He then came to him for the afternoon prayer and said:

“Stand and pray (swolah),” and prayed the afternoon

prayer while the length of a shadow of something was

similar to the length of the object. Then he came at sunset

and said, “Stand and pray (swolah),” and the prayed the

sunset prayer when the sun had disappeared. ….




… Then he came at night and said “Stand and prayer (swolah),”

and they prayed the night prayer when the twilight had

disappeared. He came again when dawn broke (and they

prayed the morning prayer). Then Jibrail a.s. came on the next

day at noon and said (to the Messenger of Allah s.a.w.), “Stand

and pray (swolah)”, and they prayed the noon prayer when the

length of a shadow of something was close to the length of the

object …. (Hadith Reported by Ahmad, an-Nasa-ie, and Bukhary observes:



… Then he came for the afternoon prayer and said

“Stand and prayer (swolah),” and they prayed when the

shadow of something was twice as long as the length of

the object. Then he came at the same time (as the

previous day) for the sunset prayer, without any

variation (from previous day’s)…




… Then he came for the night prayer after half of the night

had passed (“or” he said, “one-third of the night” )

Then he came when the sky was very yellow and said,

“Stand and pray (swolah)”, and they prayed the morning

prayer. Then Jibrail a.s. said, “Between these times are the

times for the prayers (obligatory swolah).”




There are 5 obligatory There are 5 obligatory SwolahSwolah daily: daily:

[1] [1] SubuhSubuh or or FajrFajr (at dawn) (at dawn)

[2] [2] ZuhrZuhr (mid-afternoon) (mid-afternoon)

[3] [3] ‘Asr ‘Asr (late-afternoon)(late-afternoon)

[4] [4] MaghribMaghrib (after sunset) (after sunset)

[5] [5] Isha’Isha’ (night) (night)

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And every Fridays (weekly) :And every Fridays (weekly) :

On Friday, it is compulsory for every male Muslims who are not ‘On Friday, it is compulsory for every male Muslims who are not ‘musaafirmusaafir’ ’

(a traveler), to attend and perform the (a traveler), to attend and perform the Juma’atJuma’at congregational prayer congregational prayer

(conducted with sermon), replacing their daily (conducted with sermon), replacing their daily Zuhr’Zuhr’..52All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

O YOU who have attained to faith! When the call to prayer O YOU who have attained to faith! When the call to prayer ((SWOLAHSWOLAH) is sounded on the day of congregation, hasten to ) is sounded on the day of congregation, hasten to the remembrance of Allah, and leave all worldly commerce: the remembrance of Allah, and leave all worldly commerce: this is for your own good, if you but knew it.”this is for your own good, if you but knew it.”

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 61: Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 61: 7)7)


“ “ Establish Prayer (Establish Prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH) from the declining of the sun to ) from the declining of the sun to

the darkness of the night; and hold fast to the recitation of the the darkness of the night; and hold fast to the recitation of the

Qur'an at dawn, for the recitation of the Qur'an at dawn is Qur'an at dawn, for the recitation of the Qur'an at dawn is

witnessed. And rise from sleep during the night as well- this is witnessed. And rise from sleep during the night as well- this is

an additional Prayer for you. Possibly your Lord will raise you to an additional Prayer for you. Possibly your Lord will raise you to

an honoured position. And pray: "My Lord! Cause me to enter an honoured position. And pray: "My Lord! Cause me to enter

wherever it be, with Truth, and cause me to exit, wherever it wherever it be, with Truth, and cause me to exit, wherever it

be, with Truth, and support me with authority from Yourself."be, with Truth, and support me with authority from Yourself."

((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 78-80Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 78-80))


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Its “Its “HaqiqatHaqiqat” (Reality) is defined as:” (Reality) is defined as:

“ “ Presenting our entire self to Allah, with reverential Presenting our entire self to Allah, with reverential

fear towards Him, as well as instilling in our self, fear towards Him, as well as instilling in our self,

sense of esteem towards His Glory and Greatness, as sense of esteem towards His Glory and Greatness, as

well as towards His Absolute and Perfect Power”well as towards His Absolute and Perfect Power”


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“ “Ruh al-SwolahRuh al-Swolah” i.e. the Essence or Spirit of ” i.e. the Essence or Spirit of SwolahSwolah is defined is defined: :


” ”Communion (Communion (TawajjuhTawajjuh) of our entire self, with ) of our entire self, with

hopehope and and complete reliance complete reliance towards Allah, with towards Allah, with

humilithumility in His presence and y in His presence and sinceritysincerity, be it in our , be it in our

DzikrDzikr (utterances of His remembrance), (utterances of His remembrance), Du’aDu’a

(supplications) and praises ((supplications) and praises (GlorificationGlorification of Him).” of Him).”

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“Swolah” is such a special act of devotion, because:

[a] Its commandment bestowed through a special miracle –

Isra’ wal- Mi’raj.


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[b] It encapsulates every acts of worship performed

especially by the angels.


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[c] It is an intimate and personal communion, as a response

to the invitation to have audience with the Compassionate

and Merciful, Lord of all creation – directly, without any

intermediary.

Shouldn’t we cherish and honour this privilege and priceless

opportunity which Allah Himself has granted upon us

Muslims (only) through our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. ?


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[d] Amongst its miracle is that, there is consensus amongst [d] Amongst its miracle is that, there is consensus amongst

every Muslim regarding how generally it is to be performed, every Muslim regarding how generally it is to be performed,

and the teaching of it has been and the teaching of it has been continuously upheld and continuously upheld and

transmitted transmitted through an unbroken chain in every generation through an unbroken chain in every generation

of Muslims, since our Prophet’s time. Others do not have of Muslims, since our Prophet’s time. Others do not have

such devotions as this – and is constantly being manifested such devotions as this – and is constantly being manifested

daily as symbol of Muslims’ adherence to “daily as symbol of Muslims’ adherence to “Al-IslamAl-Islam”. ”.


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““SwolahSwolah” is such a special act of devotion, ” is such a special act of devotion, because:because:

[e] And thus there is not one single moment, but there will [e] And thus there is not one single moment, but there will

always be Muslims engaged in Swolahalways be Muslims engaged in Swolah on this earth. When on this earth. When

we consider only the “we consider only the “ADZANADZAN” (call to prayer) alone, we’ll be ” (call to prayer) alone, we’ll be

amazed that as an observable phenomenon, it is proclaimed amazed that as an observable phenomenon, it is proclaimed

right across the globe from East to West, continuously from right across the globe from East to West, continuously from

one time-zone to the next, as the day and night unwind.one time-zone to the next, as the day and night unwind.


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““SwolahSwolah” is such a special act of devotion, ” is such a special act of devotion, because:because:

[f] It is in a Muslim [f] It is in a Muslim swolahswolah that the manner of worship to that the manner of worship to

God is truly reflected as similar to that of previous Prophets God is truly reflected as similar to that of previous Prophets

before Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w., – before Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w., – standing, bowing, standing, bowing,

prostrating prostrating etc. which serves also, as effective reminder to etc. which serves also, as effective reminder to

the People of the Book and others.the People of the Book and others.



“FARDH” means ‘FIXED OBLIGATION’

EVERY MUSLIMS ARE COMMANDED


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

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And (And (WA’-MURWA’-MUR) bid (command) thy people to pray () bid (command) thy people to pray (SWOLAHSWOLAH), ),

and persevere therein. [But remember:] We do not ask thee to and persevere therein. [But remember:] We do not ask thee to

provide sustenance [for Us]: it is We who provide sustenance for provide sustenance [for Us]: it is We who provide sustenance for

thee. And the future belongs to the God-conscious (thee. And the future belongs to the God-conscious (LIT-TAQWALIT-TAQWA).”).”

((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132))


“ “Command your children to pray (Command your children to pray (SWOLAHSWOLAH) when they become ) when they become

seven years old, and beat them for it (prayer) when they become ten seven years old, and beat them for it (prayer) when they become ten

years old; and arrange their beds (to sleep) separately.”years old; and arrange their beds (to sleep) separately.”

((Hadith reported by Abu DawudHadith reported by Abu Dawud))

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“ “The first deeds of the servant of Allah that will be The first deeds of the servant of Allah that will be

checked and accounted for on Judgement Day will be checked and accounted for on Judgement Day will be

his ‘his ‘SWOLAHSWOLAH’, it will be thoroughly looked at. If it is ’, it will be thoroughly looked at. If it is

found to be good, then he would be deemed found to be good, then he would be deemed

successful; but if it is found to be wanting (deficient), successful; but if it is found to be wanting (deficient),

then all his (other) deeds would be deemed useless and then all his (other) deeds would be deemed useless and

(he would become) a loser.”(he would become) a loser.”

((Hadith reported by At-Tabrany from Anas r.a.Hadith reported by At-Tabrany from Anas r.a.))

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