[Slideshare]adab(lesson#5)

LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

آد�اب�آد�اب�““Aa-daabAa-daab””““Aa-daabAa-daab””

LESSON # 5LESSON # 5Held on (8th May 2010)Every Saturday @ 8pmWisma Indah 448 Changi Rd,#02-00(Next to Masjid Kassim),

Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc.” sense of sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice indicates injustice

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A BRIEF A BRIEF SUMMARYSUMMARY

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LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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““THE THE COVENANT”COVENANT”


““In understanding our ‘Self’ (In understanding our ‘Self’ (NafsNafs), each ), each one of us as Muslims, must be reminded of one of us as Muslims, must be reminded of our covenant made is the world of the our covenant made is the world of the Souls – which in this world we have Souls – which in this world we have renewed renewed alHamdulillahalHamdulillah, with our , with our shahadahtainshahadahtain.”.”

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““To be a witnesses in attesting To be a witnesses in attesting TauhiidTauhiid, we are commanded to uphold , we are commanded to uphold Justice. By justice, we have the terms Justice. By justice, we have the terms ““qist qist ” and “” and “‘adalah‘adalah”.”.

Thus our understanding of Thus our understanding of AdaAdab b connotes this imperative towards connotes this imperative towards Justice, tampered with Justice, tampered with IhsanIhsan and and generosity.generosity.




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Also defined as – “sense of Also defined as – “sense of proportion and knowledge of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which of things, the absence of which indicates injustice (zulm).indicates injustice (zulm).””

* “* “AdabAdab” ” * “* “AdabAdab” ”


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““OUR OUR RELATIONSHIPS”RELATIONSHIPS”

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In our existence, we have to be mindful In our existence, we have to be mindful of our life and all our responsibilities and of our life and all our responsibilities and commitment which we are commanded to commitment which we are commanded to bind ourselves to, or have taken upon bind ourselves to, or have taken upon ourselves towards those whom we have ourselves towards those whom we have covenanted (made contract / agreement) covenanted (made contract / agreement) with. with. Placing them in their rightful place, Placing them in their rightful place, fulfilling or giving them their just due.fulfilling or giving them their just due.


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-اس� 0ق0 الن ال و�خ�

0خ8ل8ق4 ح�س�ن4 ب““And interact with people in the best manner of And interact with people in the best manner of

disposition (i.e. adopt a noble character).”disposition (i.e. adopt a noble character).”

((Hadith reported by at-TabraniHadith reported by at-Tabrani))

In interacting with people, our Prophet s.a.w. In interacting with people, our Prophet s.a.w. commands us to adopt the best manner in our commands us to adopt the best manner in our disposition, which when applied would require disposition, which when applied would require knowledge with “knowledge with “AdabAdab.”.”

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Relationship with the SelfRelationship with the Self

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

Nafs al-ammarah Nafs al-ammarah (Commanding self)(Commanding self)

Link to various Link to various Quwwah Quwwah (powers):(powers):

[1] shahwiyya[1] shahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] ghadabiyya[2] ghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] Wahmiyah[3] Wahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4] ‘aqliyya[4] ‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)

Importance of linguistics to thoughts:

�ان� �ي ب -م�ه8 ل�ع�ل ٱ “He has taught him speech (and Intelligence)”(Q: Ar-Rahman: 55: 4)

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By retracing our life, we start with By retracing our life, we start with understanding our basic nature as understanding our basic nature as a human being - having inherent a human being - having inherent powers and their potentialities to powers and their potentialities to

be developed.be developed.

By retracing our life, we start with By retracing our life, we start with understanding our basic nature as understanding our basic nature as a human being - having inherent a human being - having inherent powers and their potentialities to powers and their potentialities to

be developed.be developed.

““Objective of Islamic Objective of Islamic Education is to produce a Education is to produce a

Good Person”Good Person”

BEGINNING OF BEGINNING OF EDUCATIONEDUCATION

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In our relationship regarding our In our relationship regarding our Education – we are to encounter, Education – we are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators - with i.e. assisted by our educators - with what is referred to as, what is referred to as,

““knowledgeknowledge”.”.

In our relationship regarding our In our relationship regarding our Education – we are to encounter, Education – we are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators - with i.e. assisted by our educators - with what is referred to as, what is referred to as,

““knowledgeknowledge”.”.

““Objective of Islamic Objective of Islamic Education is to produce a Education is to produce a

Good Person”Good Person”



LESSON # 3LESSON # 3LESSON # 3LESSON # 3BEGINNING OF BEGINNING OF

EDUCATIONEDUCATIONBEGINNING OF BEGINNING OF

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

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““Parable of The Parable of The Computer”Computer”

““Parable of The Parable of The Computer”Computer”

Slides available on :Slides available on :

http://al-amthaal.blogspot.comhttp://al-amthaal.blogspot.com

WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE?WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE? HOW LEARNING TAKES PLACE?HOW LEARNING TAKES PLACE? WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE?WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE? HOW LEARNING TAKES PLACE?HOW LEARNING TAKES PLACE?


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

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Relationship with the Parents and Relationship with the Parents and TeacherTeacher

Obedience to Parents and teachersObedience to Parents and teachersBeginning of education:[1] Tarbiyya pertains to training of the soul still attached to desires, etc.Teacher/Educator:[1] Parent[2] Teacher

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

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SELSELFFROLE AS A STUDENTROLE AS A STUDENT

(Seeker of knowledge)(Seeker of knowledge)

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ADAB OF A STUDENTADAB OF A STUDENT(SEEKER OF ‘ILM)(SEEKER OF ‘ILM)

ADAB OF A STUDENTADAB OF A STUDENT(SEEKER OF ‘ILM)(SEEKER OF ‘ILM)



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TO CONTINUE:TO CONTINUE:TO CONTINUE:TO CONTINUE:

Refer back to our initial chart Refer back to our initial chart on:on:

““OUR RELATIONSHIP”OUR RELATIONSHIP”

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

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KNOWLEDGKNOWLEDGEE TEACHERSTEACHERS

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Beginning of education:[1] Tarbiyya pertains to training of the soul still attached to desires, etc.

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


Obedience to Parents and teachersObedience to Parents and teachers

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ADAB TOWARDS PARENTS

ADAB TOWARDS PARENTS

"Show gratitude to Me and to thy "Show gratitude to Me and to thy parents: to Me is (thy final) parents: to Me is (thy final) Goal.”Goal.”

((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 14Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 14))

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

“Do men think that on their [mere] saying, ‘We believe,’ they will be left to themselves, and will not be put to a test? Yea, indeed, we did test those who lived before them; and so too, [shall be tested those Muslims who is now living and] most certainly will He mark out those who prove themselves true, and most certainly will He mark out those who are lying.”

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(Arabic script refer to Mushaf al-Qur’an)


“ “ Verily! We create man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to test him; so We gave him (gifts of) hearing, sight. Verily! We have shown him the Way, whether he be grateful or ungrateful i.e. disbelieving (rests on his will).”

(Qur’an: Al-Insan:76: 2-3)

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“And remember! Your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): ‘If you are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; but if you show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed.”

(Qur’an: Ibrahim : 14: 7)

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• كوVر) Yالش ) BEING GRATEFUL:

The key to achieving increase bestowal from Allah.

• yet how does one become grateful? What are the important criteria?

1. Acknowledge the true giver, Allah Who is the Bestower of those favours.

2. Learn the value of what is given, do not take any of these favours for granted.

3. Utilize what is given in accordance to what may please the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the gift), so as not to cause His wrath to befall us.

IMPORTANT CRITERIA :IMPORTANT CRITERIA :

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Allah is pleased with us, when we have pleased our parents.

“ “Serve Allah and join not any Serve Allah and join not any partners with Him: and do good― partners with Him: and do good― to parents...”to parents...”

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“ “Allah’s pleasure (acceptance) is in the pleasure Allah’s pleasure (acceptance) is in the pleasure (acceptance) of your parents (towards you), and (acceptance) of your parents (towards you), and Allah’s displeasure is in the displeasure of your Allah’s displeasure is in the displeasure of your parents (towards you).”parents (towards you).”

(Hadith reported in Subulus Salam narrated from the Prophet s.a.w. by ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn ‘Ash r.a.)

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_ن0 0د�ي _و�ال ، ر0ض�ى الله0 ف0ي_ ر0ض�ى ال

_ن0 0د�ي _و�ال و�س8خ_ط8 الله0 ف0ي_ س8خ_ط0 ال



“ “(A person) is not grateful to Allah those who are (A person) is not grateful to Allah those who are

unwilling to (or cannot) be grateful towards unwilling to (or cannot) be grateful towards people”people”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

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8ر8 ك �ش_ � ي الله� م�ن_ ال 8ر8 ك �ش_ � ي 8ر8 ال ك �ش_ � ي الله� م�ن_ ال 8ر8 ك �ش_ � ي ال-اس� -اس�الن الن


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And We have enjoined on man (to be good) to his parents: And We have enjoined on man (to be good) to his parents: in travail upon travail did his mother bear him, and in years in travail upon travail did his mother bear him, and in years

twain was his weaning: (hear the command) "Show gratitude twain was his weaning: (hear the command) "Show gratitude to Me and to thy parents: to Me is (thy final) Goal.” to Me and to thy parents: to Me is (thy final) Goal.”

((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 14Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 14))

To serve and do good towards parents has greater merit than Jihad



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"But if they strive to make the join in worship with Me "But if they strive to make the join in worship with Me things of which thou hast no knowledge obey them things of which thou hast no knowledge obey them not; not; Yet bear them company in this life with justice (and Yet bear them company in this life with justice (and consideration) and follow the way of those who turn consideration) and follow the way of those who turn to Me to Me (in love): in the End the return of you all is to Me, (in love): in the End the return of you all is to Me, and I will tell you the truth (and meaning) of all that and I will tell you the truth (and meaning) of all that ye did.“ye did.“

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Pray (supplicate) for our parent and honour their friends / companions.

“ “And, out of kindness, lower to them the And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: "My Lord! wing of humility, and say: "My Lord! bestow on them Thy Mercy even as they bestow on them Thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood." cherished me in childhood."

((Qur’an: al-Isra: 17:24Qur’an: al-Isra: 17:24))

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Mother deserves greater right than father

Maintaining good manners, and hold to good opinions, towards parents.

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Mother deserves greater right than father

Maintaining good manners, and hold to good opinions, towards parents.

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“ “Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honour.” address them in terms of honour.”

((Qur’an: al-Isra: 17:23Qur’an: al-Isra: 17:23))


Manners towards parents Manners towards parents (generally).(generally).

Do not walk in front (or ahead) of them;

Never call them by their names;Not to sit in front of them;Do not object to their advise and

whatever they enjoin upon for you;Do not eat the food which is in front

of them;Do not sit on a place higher than

where they are seated;Do not be disobedient towards them.

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ACTS WHICH ARE REGARDED AS ACTS WHICH ARE REGARDED AS BEING DISOBEDIENT TOWARDS BEING DISOBEDIENT TOWARDS THEM:THEM:

To give a sinister look at them (especially when in anger), including other subtle signs of displeasure towards them;

To consider oneself equal to them;Arrogance and disrespectful by

refusing to kiss their hands;Being ashamed to let others know

that they are his parents, especially when he has become accomplished and has status;

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The worst is to say to them “ah!” or such expression of disgust, or any other acts which are meant to hurt their feelings, to demean, to despise, to degrade etc. to make them loose their respect and dignity.

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Abu Bakar r.a. narrated the Rasulullah s.a.w. once said:“Shall I inform you all of three of the greatest sins (al-

kabaa-ir)?” We replied: “Certainly O Messenger of Allah”. He then said: “To commit ‘Shirk’ (setting up partners to Allah), to be disobedient towards parents, and to speak falsehood or bear witness to falsehood.”

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qا؟ �ث �ال �اء0ر0 ث �ب _ك �ر0 ال _ب ك� 0أ 8م_ ب ء8ك xب� 8ن � أ �ال qا؟أ �ث �ال �اء0ر0 ث �ب _ك �ر0 ال _ب ك� 0أ 8م_ ب ء8ك xب� 8ن � أ �ال أ

س8ول� الله ، ق�ال� - �ار� �ل�ى ي �ا - ب _ن س8ول� الله ، ق�ال� - ق8ل �ار� �ل�ى ي �ا - ب _ن ق8ل0الله0 راك8 ب 0ش_ �إل 0الله0ا راك8 ب 0ش_ �إل ، ، ا

و_ر0 _ن0 ، و�ق�و_ل8 الز8 0د�ي _و�ال و_ر0 و�ع8ق8و_ق8 ال _ن0 ، و�ق�و_ل8 الز8 0د�ي _و�ال و�ع8ق8و_ق8 ال

و_ر0 ه�اد�ة8 الز� و_ر0و�ش� ه�اد�ة8 الز� و�ش�

1. To obey parents, except in matters of ma’siyya (sins or disobedience towards Allah and His Messenger).

2. Bear with their ways with patience, speaking to them with respect and soft-tone voice in all situation.

3. To stand in respect when they arrive or enter into their presence.

4. To kiss their hands whenever required.

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TEACH OUR YOUNG TEACH OUR YOUNG ONES:ONES:

6. To honour them by granting them their requests.

7. Always involve them in your consultations of matters.

8. Always make Du’a (supplicate) for their well-being and seek Allah’s forgiveness for them.

9. When they receive guests, be ready nearby to serve, just in case your parents need your assistance regarding them.

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10.To always do things which will please them, even though they did not request.

11.Do not irritate them with being loud in speech etc. in their presence.

12.Do not interrupt them when they speak.

13.Do not leave the house or leave their presence without taking leave from them (i.e. seek their permission)

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15.Do not put or exceed others (wife or children) in preference over them.

16.Do not criticise them when their opinion may not be agreeable to you.

17.Do not laugh in their presence, lest they may misinterpret that, as your mocking or making fun of them.

18.Do not begin eating before them, unless they have permitted.

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19.Do not stretch out to take food before them, when dining together with them.

20.Do not lie down, slouch or sleep when they are sitting with you, unless they permit.

21.Do not stretch out your feet at them or in front of them.

22.Do not enter before them, or walk ahead of them.

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23.Be quick to respond to their call – and response with “lab-bayk !” (meaning – “Yes! at your service”).

24.To honour and respect all their friends, even after they (your parents) have passed away - i.e. to continue showing friendship with their friends.

25. Do not befriend any person who is disrespectful to their own parents.

26.Express your love to them, and for them (i.e. if speaking with others). 44




23.After they have passed away, always supplicate (Du’a) for them, as this will still benefit them.

Recite frequently, especially this:

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0ي_ �ان -ي ب �م�ا ر� ح�م_ه8م�ا ك بx ار_ 0ي_ ر� �ان -ي ب �م�ا ر� ح�م_ه8م�ا ك بx ار_ ر�ا qر_ اص�غ0ي qر_ ص�غ0ي

RAB-BIR – HAM-HUMAA KA-MAA ROB-BA-YAA-NEE – SWO-GHEE-RAA

“O my Lord (Allah)! Forgive (be Merciful to) the both of them, as they have shown mercy towards me since

young.”



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