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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ
“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Kuluq) disposition.”
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)”
““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘STUDY OF ‘ILM AL-AKHLAQ ILM AL-AKHLAQ
””Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailLESSON # 3A – LESSON # 3A –
PREPARATION FOR LEARNINGPREPARATION FOR LEARNING
It is called “It is called “RuhRuh” – ‘spirit’, when we refer to its essence, which we do ” – ‘spirit’, when we refer to its essence, which we do
not know except very little.not know except very little.
When it is in cognitive mode of its own existence, awareness of its identity, it When it is in cognitive mode of its own existence, awareness of its identity, it
is called “is called “NafsNafs” – ‘self ’. And it may go through many ‘states’ (” – ‘self ’. And it may go through many ‘states’ (AHWALAHWAL))
The word The word ““QolbQolb” – “” – “Fu-adFu-ad” ‘heart’, also refers to our Soul, ” ‘heart’, also refers to our Soul,
when it is in the mode of reflection, or contemplation in understanding meanings. when it is in the mode of reflection, or contemplation in understanding meanings.
Maintaining its well-being and purity must be of the ultimate concern.Maintaining its well-being and purity must be of the ultimate concern.
When Allah s.w.t. grants When Allah s.w.t. grants TaufiqTaufiq whereupon its understanding of ‘Reality’ whereupon its understanding of ‘Reality’
penetrates deeply, it is referred to as “penetrates deeply, it is referred to as “LubbLubb” - ‘innermost’” - ‘innermost’
If is guided by Allah to go deeper still, it is referred to as “If is guided by Allah to go deeper still, it is referred to as “SirrSirr” – ‘secret’” – ‘secret’
But all these terms refer to the same thing i.e. Our Spiritual Self.But all these terms refer to the same thing i.e. Our Spiritual Self.
WaAllaahu a’lamWaAllaahu a’lam
EPISTEMOLOGY
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Information gathered are like pieces of jig-saw puzzle.
It may seem quite easy to get them, especially when they seemed
to be scattered about almost everywhere.
Some people are keen to only gather them, to pick them up, to
steal these pieces, and are obsessed with merely having as much of
them as possible – not realizing its true meaning, its true significance,
its true worth to benefit from it, its place and purpose to us.
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Thus, some people may feel that they have ‘knowledge’, whereas
what they possess may just be merely ‘information’.
Actually by “knowledge”, we are referring to the relevant
“meaning” from that subject that we “seek to acquire, arriving in our
soul ...” – not merely the subject.
The “Soul” (or sometimes referred to as the ‘heart’, ‘mind’ or
‘intellect’) is the spiritual Self (of who we are our Self ‘Nafs’ ) - our
cognitive essence, capable of knowing and of learning.
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Thus education is said to be “organic” liken to a living organism –
which pertains, primarily, to the growth (of meaning, realization and
actualization) of our soul - Self.
Education, from the Islamic perspective, is not a mechanical
construct, but it entails nurturing of a Muslim with ‘Life’ – and the
Islamic educators to be likened as the ‘gardeners ’ not ‘engineers’.
Actually, (in Islamic education), when acquiring any pieces of it
(information), a student should also be learning what its meaning and
significance is, and how it is to be applied (fixed or connected) unto what
he/she already possess thus far – increasing spiritual growth.
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This can only be possible when such pieces are given to them by one
who has true ownership of these, and who consents to give these to
them and helps them with how they should understand these, and to
form (or attach) them unto their overall worldview.
Thus, students must be learning from the right person, i.e. those who
has ‘seen’ the full (at least)- the completed picture.; or preferably those
who have traversed the path themselves.
Only such are the ones who can rightfully teach them how they are to
make each pieces to become meaningful to what they already posses.
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And the manner or approach towards making it meaningful
(enlightening), may be seen from various perspectives (angles)
amongst fellow students in the same class, because each student,
although may have a limited vision of what the teacher was teaching,
may be granted new meanings - ‘arriving in his soul’. Thus in a
traditional teaching sessions, ‘knowledge’ expands and increases.
Thus being physically present in class with a teacher, learning face-
to-face, sharing what they have learnt with the teacher and fellow
students, seeking constant guidance etc. has always been a highly
valued traditional method (which, unfortunately, we may have lost or
slowly loosing through neglect).
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O YOUNG MAN: .......
“And it behoves you not to be deceived by the escapades
and antics of the charlatan sufis. The true spiritual journey
of the Sufi Path is not the path of these pretenders. It is
the path of self-remonstrance and the removal of carnal
desires (and their inner promptings) with the Sword
of Vigilance.“
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: ....... O YOUNG MAN: .......
““There are four matters that the traveller (salik) must observe There are four matters that the traveller (salik) must observe
during the spiritual journey:during the spiritual journey:
ONEONE, sound belief that is free from innovation., sound belief that is free from innovation.
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: ....... O YOUNG MAN: .......
““There are four matters that the traveller (salik) must observe There are four matters that the traveller (salik) must observe
during the spiritual journey:during the spiritual journey:
TWOTWO, sincere and genuine repentance with the resolve not to , sincere and genuine repentance with the resolve not to
return to a life of carnal pleasure.return to a life of carnal pleasure.
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: ....... O YOUNG MAN: .......
““There are four matters that the traveller (salik) must observe There are four matters that the traveller (salik) must observe
during the spiritual journey:during the spiritual journey:
THREETHREE, to try to make peace with your adversaries so that no , to try to make peace with your adversaries so that no
claims can be laid against you.claims can be laid against you.
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: ....... O YOUNG MAN: .......
““There are four matters that the traveller (salik) must observe There are four matters that the traveller (salik) must observe
during the spiritual journey:during the spiritual journey:
FOURFOUR, to acquire sufficient knowledge of the Sacred Law to , to acquire sufficient knowledge of the Sacred Law to
enable you to perform the orders of Allah, the Most High. enable you to perform the orders of Allah, the Most High.
Then there is the Then there is the knowledge of the Hereafter knowledge of the Hereafter that is necessary that is necessary
for success.for success.
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: ....... O YOUNG MAN: .......
““what is necessary for those who choose to travel upon the
path of Truth...
Know that it is essential for you to attach yourself to a Spiritual
Guide and Teacher who, through his spiritual instructions, will
purify yourself from evil tendencies and replace them with
nobility of character.
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: .......
“ the signs by which you may recognise the true guide ..
who renounces love of the world and the desire for rank;
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: .......
“ the signs by which you may recognise the true guide ..
he who follows an enlightened guide whose spiritual chain
extends in unbroken sequence to Muhammad, the Lord of the
Messengers
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: .......
“ the signs by which you may recognise the true guide ..
and he who excels in refining himself by observing modesty
in eating, speaking and sleeping, and by much praying,
almsgiving and fasting;
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
O YOUNG MAN: .......
“ the signs by which you may recognise the true guide ..
he who, in imitation of an enlightened guide, makes virtue
his way of life-amongst which are counted patience, prayer,
thanksgiving, dependence on Allah, certainty of knowledge,
generosity, contentedness, inner peace, clemency, humility,
knowledge, truthfulness, modesty, reliability, sobriety,
tranquillity, and perseverance.
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“May Allah bless his soul, elevate his rank and make us to benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and secrets.”
““An immoral man of learning is a great evil,An immoral man of learning is a great evil,yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.Both are a great trial (FITNAH) everywhere,Both are a great trial (FITNAH) everywhere,to whomever depends to them both (for guidance), to whomever depends to them both (for guidance), in holding on to his religion”in holding on to his religion”
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““An immoral man of learning is a great evil,An immoral man of learning is a great evil,yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.Both are a great trial (FITNAH) everywhere,Both are a great trial (FITNAH) everywhere,to whomever depends to them both (for guidance), to whomever depends to them both (for guidance), in holding on to his religion”in holding on to his religion”
REFLECTIONREFLECTION:: We would indeed be afflicted with this We would indeed be afflicted with this FitnahFitnah (trial). Only with appropriate (trial). Only with appropriate knowledge and knowledge and irshaadahirshaadah, and more importantly , and more importantly Taufiq wal-Hidaa-ya Taufiq wal-Hidaa-ya from from Allah SWT. would we be saved from its evil.Allah SWT. would we be saved from its evil.
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