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TADZKIRAH RAMADHAN - 2012TADZKIRAH RAMADHAN - 2012
BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL SINGAPURASINGAPURA
29 JULY 2012 (SUNDAY)29 JULY 2012 (SUNDAY)9 RAMADHAN 1433 H9 RAMADHAN 1433 H5 PM @ THE GALAXY5 PM @ THE GALAXYDARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREDARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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SERIES OF TALKSERIES OF TALKFor “MABUHAY CLUB”For “MABUHAY CLUB”““Lessons to learn from Lessons to learn from the Divine program in the Divine program in
Ramadhan”Ramadhan”
PART 2PART 2
““O MANKIND! Worship (serve) your Sustainer, who has O MANKIND! Worship (serve) your Sustainer, who has
created you and those who lived before you, so that you created you and those who lived before you, so that you
might remain conscious of Him (might remain conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA)“)“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21))
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“ (Allah) Who has made the earth a resting-place for
you and the sky a canopy, and has sent down water
from the sky and thereby brought forth fruits for your
sustenance: do not, then, claim that there is any power
that could rival Allah, when you know [that He is One].”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 22)
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““The foremost in religion is the acknowledgement of Him (Allah)”The foremost in religion is the acknowledgement of Him (Allah)”
Mankind’s existence is not accidental as though without purpose,
but humans by nature are capable of knowing meanings and purpose to
his life and his special place in nature.
Unlike animals, man’s reasoning faculty is summoned to reflect upon
the higher philosophical questions as to the meaning and purpose of life
which leads to the cognition of the existence of the Divine.
There is already and innate predisposition in him towards wanting to
serve (worship) someone or something.
Imam ‘Ali bin Abi Tolib r.a. said:Imam ‘Ali bin Abi Tolib r.a. said:
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Those who claimed to be “atheists” even are in reality serving or
worshipping their own Selves (their desires).
““Have you seen Have you seen he who has taken as his god his [own] desirehe who has taken as his god his [own] desire, and Allah , and Allah
has sent him astray due to knowledge and has set a seal upon his has sent him astray due to knowledge and has set a seal upon his
hearing and his heart and put over his vision a veil? So who will guide hearing and his heart and put over his vision a veil? So who will guide
him after Allah? him after Allah? Then will you not be remindedThen will you not be reminded?”?”
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“ “ Hallowed be He (Allah) in whose hand all dominion rests, Hallowed be He (Allah) in whose hand all dominion rests,
since He has the power to will anything: He Who created since He has the power to will anything: He Who created
death as well as life, death as well as life, so that He might put you to a test [and so that He might put you to a test [and
thus show] which of you is best in conduct, thus show] which of you is best in conduct, andand [make you [make you
realize that] He (Allah) alone is almighty, truly forgiving.”realize that] He (Allah) alone is almighty, truly forgiving.”
((Qur’an: Surah al-Mulk: 67: 1-2Qur’an: Surah al-Mulk: 67: 1-2))
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“ “ Verily! We create man from a drop of mingled sperm, in Verily! We create man from a drop of mingled sperm, in
order to test him; so We gave him (gifts of) hearing, order to test him; so We gave him (gifts of) hearing,
sight. Verily! We have shown him the Way, sight. Verily! We have shown him the Way, whether he be whether he be
grateful grateful ((SHAAKIRANSHAAKIRAN)) or ungrateful or ungrateful ((KAFUURAKAFUURA) i.e. ) i.e.
disbelieving (rests on his will).”disbelieving (rests on his will).”
((Qur’an: Al-Insan:76: 2-3Qur’an: Al-Insan:76: 2-3))
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“ “ Then when (Solomon) saw it (the throne miraculously) placed Then when (Solomon) saw it (the throne miraculously) placed
firmly before him, he said: firmly before him, he said: "This is by the grace of my Lord!"This is by the grace of my Lord!
― to test me whether I am grateful ― to test me whether I am grateful ((ASHKURUASHKURU)), or , or
ungrateful ungrateful ((AKFURAKFUR))! ! And if any is grateful truly his gratitude And if any is grateful truly his gratitude
is (a gain) for his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, truly my is (a gain) for his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, truly my
Lord is Free of All Needs, Supreme in Honour!" Lord is Free of All Needs, Supreme in Honour!"
((Qur’an: Naml: 27: 40Qur’an: Naml: 27: 40))
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MANY DO NOT REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING TESTED MANY DO NOT REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING TESTED WITH MANY GOOD FAVOURS IN LIFE – FOR ALL THESE WITH MANY GOOD FAVOURS IN LIFE – FOR ALL THESE (GOOD THINGS) COMES FROM THE WILL OF ALLAH. (GOOD THINGS) COMES FROM THE WILL OF ALLAH. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IS, SO THAT THEY SHOULD WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IS, SO THAT THEY SHOULD BE GRATEFUL ( BE GRATEFUL ( SHAKURSHAKUR - - ))
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““And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly):
"If ye are grateful ("If ye are grateful (SHAKAR-TUMSHAKAR-TUM), I will add more (favours) ), I will add more (favours)
unto you; but if ye show ingratitude (unto you; but if ye show ingratitude (KAFAR-TUMKAFAR-TUM), truly My ), truly My
punishment is terrible indeed." punishment is terrible indeed."
((Qur’an: Ibrahim:14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim:14: 7))
MANY DO NOT REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING TESTED MANY DO NOT REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING TESTED WITH MANY GOOD FAVOURS IN LIFE – FOR ALL THESE WITH MANY GOOD FAVOURS IN LIFE – FOR ALL THESE (GOOD THINGS) COMES FROM THE WILL OF ALLAH. (GOOD THINGS) COMES FROM THE WILL OF ALLAH. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IS, SO THAT THEY SHOULD WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IS, SO THAT THEY SHOULD BE GRATEFUL ( BE GRATEFUL ( SHAKURSHAKUR - - ))
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““So remember Me; I will remember you. So remember Me; I will remember you.
((WASH-KU-RU-LIWASH-KU-RU-LI) And be grateful to Me and ) And be grateful to Me and
((WA-LAA-TAK-FU-RUUNWA-LAA-TAK-FU-RUUN) do not deny Me.”) do not deny Me.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 152Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 152))
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PREVIOUS LESSON
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
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PREVIOUS LESSON
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““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer
hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days required], hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days required],
and and that you extol Allah for His having guided you arightthat you extol Allah for His having guided you aright, and that , and that you you
render your thanksrender your thanks [unto Him] – [unto Him] – TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR)TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR).”.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185))
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““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
((MINASH-SHAA-KI-REENMINASH-SHAA-KI-REEN)) for His beneficence, and that for His beneficence, and that He might He might
recompense us recompense us for that with the recompense of the good-doers! “for that with the recompense of the good-doers! “
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The key to The key to
succeed in this test as well succeed in this test as well
as to deserve achieving as to deserve achieving
further increase of further increase of
bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.
yet how does one become yet how does one become
grateful? What are the grateful? What are the
important criteria?important criteria?
1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises of Acknowledge and extol praises of
the true giver, Allah Who alone is the true giver, Allah Who alone is
God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.
2.2. Learn the value of what is given, Learn the value of what is given,
do not take for granted any of do not take for granted any of
these favours.these favours.
3.3. Reciprocate with gratitude. Reciprocate with gratitude.
Utilize what is given in Utilize what is given in
accordance to what may please accordance to what may please
the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the
gift), so as not to cause His wrath gift), so as not to cause His wrath
to befall us.to befall us.
CRITERIACRITERIA
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Allah is the source of every bestowals and favours . He , high and
exalted , is “As-Swomad “ - “the Eternal Absolute unto
Whom every creations depend on, whereas He alone, depends on
no one.”. Allah is the only God (Divine) without any partner nor
associates.
Thus, to acknowledge Allah’s Absolute Oneness (TAUHEED) is the
first requirement for SHAKUR (Gratefulness). And to admit others
as being the Divine (SHIRK) Is the ultimate ungratefulness; the
greatest injustice (ZULM).
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““And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to his And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to his
son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do not son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do not
associate [anything] with Allah (associate [anything] with Allah (SHIRKSHIRK). Indeed, ). Indeed,
association [with him] is great injustice (association [with him] is great injustice (ZULM - ‘AZEEMZULM - ‘AZEEM).“).“
((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13)
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After acknowledging Allah , the way to be grateful is to express
praises of Him as the Giver of these favours upon us. Yet
whatever praise we utter based on our own limitations, it would
be deficient because we lack the true knowledge of Allah.
Thus we find that in the Opening Surah (AL-FATEHAH), after
teaching us to begin by invoking in Holy Names (BASMALAH), it
continues with the appropriate manner of extolling Praises of
Him (HAMDALAH) Who is the Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher of the
worlds.
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And when we reflect, Muslims recite this Surah minimum
seventeen times daily, surely to teach us that to become grateful
towards Allah should be placed as one of the highest virtue to be
inculcated.
In the noble disposition (AKHLAQ AL-KAREEMA) of our Prophet
s.a.a.w. we learnt that the ultimate reason for his untiring striving
in devotion towards Allah when all his sins, even future sins have
been forgiven, yet his response was :
““... that I may become the most grateful slave (of Allah)”... that I may become the most grateful slave (of Allah)”
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And when we reflect, Muslims recite this Surah minimum
seventeen times daily, surely to teach us that to become grateful
towards Allah should be placed as one of the highest virtue to be
inculcated.
In the noble disposition (AKHLAQ AL-KAREEMA) of our Prophet
s.a.a.w. we learnt that the ultimate reason for his untiring striving
in devotion towards Allah when all his sins, even future sins have
been forgiven, yet his response was :
Acknowledging with appreciation requires us to speak about it.
Therefore make mention of all these significant favours to others.
Human beings need to communicate and express elation regarding
whatever goodness we encounter. This is natural, and Allah expects
this from His servants to express such gratefulness of Him. Thus :
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““But the bounty (favours) of the Lord - rehearse But the bounty (favours) of the Lord - rehearse
and proclaim!”and proclaim!”
((Qur’an: Dhuha: 93: 11Qur’an: Dhuha: 93: 11))
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Appreciating the gifts, bestowals or favours, indeed can be the
criteria (measure) as to whether one is grateful, or just being
nonchalant (unappreciative) and thus ungrateful. This therefore
requires knowledge and constant reflections of its significance.
Allah, the Most Gracious, has given us so abundant of bestowals.
Many we are not even aware of, that we tend to take for granted.
In fact Allah s.w.t. challenges us and reminds us regarding this, to
make us to ponder upon His infinite generosity bestowed upon us
all so abundantly.
“Count these favours if you can!”
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““For, should you try to count Allah's blessings, you could For, should you try to count Allah's blessings, you could
never compute them! Behold, Allah is indeed much-never compute them! Behold, Allah is indeed much-
forgiving, a dispenser of grace;”forgiving, a dispenser of grace;”
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 18Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 18))
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““So which of the favours of your Lord would you deny?”So which of the favours of your Lord would you deny?”
((Qur’an: Ar-Rahman: 55: 13Qur’an: Ar-Rahman: 55: 13))
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And in the Qur’an, Allah reminds us to be constantly engaged in And in the Qur’an, Allah reminds us to be constantly engaged in
remembering Him and to be consider with appreciation, the many of remembering Him and to be consider with appreciation, the many of
these favours and blessings.these favours and blessings.
Instead, we humans, like to complain of things that we want but has Instead, we humans, like to complain of things that we want but has
not yet been given – whereas much has already been accorded to us. not yet been given – whereas much has already been accorded to us.
Such rudeness, thankless arrogance. Who do we think we are?Such rudeness, thankless arrogance. Who do we think we are?
Therefore we have to work on and Therefore we have to work on and “strive to like what we have, “strive to like what we have,
before trying have what we like.”before trying have what we like.”
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And in utilizing the gifts or bestowals, certainly there are expectations
of the Giver attached to all these gifts.
In Islam, our tests are also in this regard to the favours granted to us.
No doubt, we have the freedom on how to utilize them, yet it can
either be that we are “using” them or “abusing” them.
Thus Allah s.w.t. provided us the knowledge and rules as guidance.
Compliance to them is “submission and obedience (TA-’AH)”.
And “sincerity (IKHLAS) “ in TA-’AH is to “be truly grateful ” to Allah.
Being grateful towards Allah requires the ADAB in acknowledging
or showing gratitude also towards those through whom Allah’s
favour was granted upon us. This is as mentioned:
““He is not grateful to Allah those who is not able He is not grateful to Allah those who is not able
to show gratefulness towards fellow man, “to show gratefulness towards fellow man, “
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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““And whoever brings to you goodness (And whoever brings to you goodness (MA’-RUFAMA’-RUFA), you are to ), you are to
return with equivalent (the favour). If you are unable, then pray return with equivalent (the favour). If you are unable, then pray
((DU’ADU’A) for him (earnestly and sincerely) until you are ) for him (earnestly and sincerely) until you are
satisfied (that with your satisfied (that with your DU’ADU’A) you have returned the equivalent.“) you have returned the equivalent.“
((Hadith reported by Bukhary)Hadith reported by Bukhary)))
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SHAKURSHAKUR - GRATEFULNESS - GRATEFULNESS
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The attestation of – the TAUHEED - Allah SWT is the only God, Who
alone is ROBB (Lord, Sustainer and Cherisher) of the worlds - is
manifested in a practical manner, globally - in a Muslim’s life.
The most important reminder that ‘Fasting’ is the commandment
from Allah, our Creator and Sustainer – Who Alone is God – is an
important lesson. Food, or drink, procreative needs and other
factors, though important, are not what truly sustains us.
With this consciousness, throughout the daily fasting, our still being
sustained, is a glaring testament of rebutting the false ideology of
the worldly – materialist – agnostics – atheist – godless.
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It begins with our resolve and intention ….
Then, - our refraining what has been forbidden by Allah throughout
its days and nights; honoring this sacred month and many other
symbols stipulated by Allah and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w.
etc. - is itself the practical acknowledgement, of our glorification and
our praising of Allah.
Only with this conscious abstinence, struggling against our desires
with sincere intention as the motive – is one’s Fasting acceptable.
This is because Al-Islam requires us to prove our belief through our
righteous deeds – and not merely “knowing”, but also “with sobriety,
thoughts, reflection, conviction, resolve and ambitions.”
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To many Muslims, Ramadhan seem to come and go every year
routinely. Indeed times pass us by swiftly, and we humans get caught
up in a race of sort …. And many failed to savor in the experience,
the opportunity to smell the fragrance, to benefit from each bounties
given.
We allow ourselves to be dictated by habits and desires, numbing
our senses in the process; consuming more without adequate tasting
and appreciating; seeking after quantity in life and ignoring quality of
life and importantly the quality of living; etc. whereas, Allah has
created us better than animals. Alas, in this “rat race” today, many
have allowed themselves to become “rats”.
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain conscious O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain conscious
of Allah (of Allah (TAQWATAQWA); ); and let every human being look to and let every human being look to
what he sends ahead for the morrow! what he sends ahead for the morrow! And [once And [once
again]: Remain conscious of Allah (again]: Remain conscious of Allah (TAQWATAQWA), for Allah ), for Allah
is fully aware of all that you do; and is fully aware of all that you do; and be not like those be not like those
who are oblivious of Allahwho are oblivious of Allah, and whom He therefore , and whom He therefore
causes to be oblivious of [what is good for] their own causes to be oblivious of [what is good for] their own
selves: [for] it is they, selves: [for] it is they, they who are truly depravedthey who are truly depraved! “! “
((Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 18-19)Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 18-19)
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““Not equal Not equal are those who are are those who are destined for the fire destined for the fire
and those who are and those who are destined for paradisedestined for paradise: those who : those who
are destined for paradise - it is they, they [alone] are destined for paradise - it is they, they [alone]
who shall triumph [on Judgment Day]!”who shall triumph [on Judgment Day]!”
((Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 20Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 20))
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““LET IT NOT deceive thee LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on that those who are bent on
denying the truth denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please on seem to be able to do as they please on
earthearth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as : it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as
their goal - and how vile a resting-place! - whereas those their goal - and how vile a resting-place! - whereas those
who remain conscious of their Sustainer shall have gardens who remain conscious of their Sustainer shall have gardens
through which running waters flow, therein to abide: a through which running waters flow, therein to abide: a
ready welcome from Allah. And ready welcome from Allah. And that which is with Allah is that which is with Allah is
best for the truly virtuous.best for the truly virtuous.””
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198))
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So, do not repeat this error. Regard this Ramadhan as a Madrasah- a
university – where every moment, every experience, every opportunity
are in reality, lessons and tutorials from which we are being taught by.
Relish the moment and do not be hasty and heedless.
Learn to reflect, contemplate …. The hour of SAHUR … the QIYAM …
the ADAB in partaking meals … the soothing ADZAN with its profound
message … the eating and worshipping in congregation … the free
period for extra devotion which now suddenly becomes available … our
encounter with or re-engaging ourselves with the QUR’AN … the
consciousness of Allah’s SWT scrutiny over us throughout … the
practical experience of thirst and hunger, etc. … learn
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Also, when our taste-buds which has been numbed return to its
original functionality; when our body rid itself of unwanted fats and
toxicity; when our routine becomes manageable centering around
the notion or worship and servitude; when supplication becomes
intense; when the companionship with the Qur’an becomes
established; when the bond of Ukhuwah are strengthened; when
our hearts becomes soften with compassion towards others; when
our desires have been tamed and subjugated and under our control;
when we are granted taste of the sweetness of IIMAN (Faith) …..
Etc. All these are priceless lessons indeed.
Be grateful to Allah SWT.
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And they will say: "All praise is due to Allah, who And they will say: "All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto this; for we would certainly not has guided us unto this; for we would certainly not have found the right path unless Allah had guided have found the right path unless Allah had guided us! Indeed, our Sustainer's Messengers have told us! Indeed, our Sustainer's Messengers have told us the truth!“us the truth!“
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43))
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With all these new-found or revitalized spiritual state (HAAL) as well
as its accompanying well-being (in our physical, material, social etc.)
which Ramadhan has inculcated and transformed us , insha-Allah,
we are given a priceless lease of life to be sustained until another
Ramadhan.
Lessons learnt are to be applied throughout – and as Ramadhan
teaches us, our entire life can be fully a life of total submission and
obedience to Allah – so cherish the lesson and act upon it.
This is not empty rhetoric or wild claim, but in Ramadhan many of us
would attain to, and experienced some degree of its reality.
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Although what we may have attained may not be perfect, yet the
greatest lesson here is that WE CAN attain to higher states of Islamic
religiosity with Allah’s guidance when our motive in striving follows
the template taught and engraved upon us in Ramadhan.
So, utilize the new ‘SELF ’, the purified ‘SELF ’, the renewed you –
with being grateful by maintaining and cherishing its value, and
continue to display these in our life thenceforth.
Yet, when we do not strive towards becoming grateful (SHAKUR), the
true desired outcome of the madrasah of Ramadhan would be lost.
Allaahu Musta-’an.
““Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer Allah wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer
hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days required], hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days required],
and and that you extol Allah for His having guided you arightthat you extol Allah for His having guided you aright, and that , and that you you
render your thanksrender your thanks [unto Him] – [unto Him] – TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR)TASH-KURUN – (SHAKUR).”.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185))
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“My Sustainer (Lord)! ! Inspire me so that I may forever be
grateful for those blessings of Thine with which Thou hast graced
me and my parents, and that I may do what is right [in a manner]
that will please Thee; and include me, by Thy grace, among Thy
righteous servants (SwOLIHEEN)!” (Qur’an: Naml: 27: 19)
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“ “O my Sustainer (Lord)! O my Sustainer (Lord)! Inspire me so that I may forever Inspire me so that I may forever
be grateful for those blessings of Thine with which be grateful for those blessings of Thine with which
Thou hast graced me and my parents, and that I may Thou hast graced me and my parents, and that I may
do what is right [in a manner] that will meet with Thy do what is right [in a manner] that will meet with Thy
goodly acceptancegoodly acceptance; and grant me righteousness in ; and grant me righteousness in my my
offspringoffspring [as well]. Verily, unto Thee have I turned in [as well]. Verily, unto Thee have I turned in
repentance: for, verily, I am of those (repentance: for, verily, I am of those (MUSLIMEENMUSLIMEEN) )
who have surrendered themselves unto Thee!”” who have surrendered themselves unto Thee!””
((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 15Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 15))
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““And they will say: "All praise is due to Allah, who has And they will say: "All praise is due to Allah, who has
guided us unto this; for we would certainly not have guided us unto this; for we would certainly not have
found the right path unless Allah had guided us! Indeed, found the right path unless Allah had guided us! Indeed,
our Sustainer's messengers have told us the truth!" our Sustainer's messengers have told us the truth!"
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43))
“ “(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations
of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance
with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”
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