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

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ

“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) 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 # 9 [b] – LESSON # 9 [b] –

“GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN”

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 –

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM



FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –




FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –











“ “ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for

anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who

engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21) )


(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s

s.a.a.w. disposition (s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) she replied: ) she replied:

““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.

((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)






““Whenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) withWhenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) with

His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”

((Hadith reported by Dailamy and BaihaqyHadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy))




““O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves

forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger

[may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah: [may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah:

for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))


LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT


Points for discussion and reflectionPoints for discussion and reflection

Islamic education stress much upon Islamic education stress much upon 'Adab'Adab' (knowledge of the ' (knowledge of the

order of things and putting everything, or dealing with things order of things and putting everything, or dealing with things

according to its proper place in their hierarchy of existence). according to its proper place in their hierarchy of existence).

Thus when we approach the Qur'an, remember it is not an Thus when we approach the Qur'an, remember it is not an

ordinary Book - but direct revelations from Allah s.w.t. His Words ordinary Book - but direct revelations from Allah s.w.t. His Words

are perfected and expounded, containing profound Wisdom: more are perfected and expounded, containing profound Wisdom: more

so when He addresses us specifically byso when He addresses us specifically by "O You who Believe (who "O You who Believe (who

have attained to Faith)!" have attained to Faith)!" - - we must respond : "we must respond : "LabbaykAllah!LabbaykAllah!" (Here " (Here

I am O Allah! - am ready to heed & obey).I am O Allah! - am ready to heed & obey).




“O YOU who have attained to faith! If any iniquitous person comes

to you with a [slanderous] tale, use your discernment, lest you hurt

people unwittingly and afterwards be filled with remorse for what

you have done.”

(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 6)



As Muslims, we are to hold all our brothers and sisters with

equal respect, without harbouring any ill-thoughts concerning them.

Their honour and dignity has to be safeguarded, as Islam guarantees

it.

But how often, our attitude towards our brother or sister would

easily be affected because of news that is maliciously disseminated

to disparage him/her.


Whether, in the first place, is it right or wrong to spread such

news, or whether story true or lies, seemed unimportant - because

we would have allowed the poison to affect our opinion of the

person concerned.

How easily we give credence to it. We are quick to accuse, even

though we may not be uttering it? The honour we held for our

brother/sister quickly dissipate, and every actions done by him/her

is scrutinised as though to implicate or rather with a view to confirm

what we had already concluded in our minds. In fact we have

already judged him/her unjustly.


Seldom, if ever, do we seek to verify from the person concerned,

but we feel satisfied just with this news, although one-sided,

unverified, and we shamelessly feel no qualms about acting

prejudicially.

Sometimes, we began to behave pretentiously in front of the

poor brother/sister as though we are not aware of the news. Why

pretend? .... it is because we felt ashamed for ourselves for not

defending his/her honour in his/her absence.


Spreading news negatively about somebody to others is a

cowardly act! To condone it, would be to implicate oneself with this

same guilt as the one who started it. Rumour-mongering (spreading

untruth about others) is indeed, not only a very dangerous and

despicable social ill, it is amongst the list of forbidden acts called

"kaba-ir" (major sins).

Alas for us who may inadvertently been exposed to these, we

must guard ourselves from believing in it, and we must not allow

such unverified assertion to draw us into sinning against our

brother/sister concerned.


Yet why do our nafs (desire or self) likes or is inclines to listen to

such news concerning others? News of scandals and 'juicy' gossips of

an acquaintance is welcomed or even sought. Perhaps we are merely

pampering to our self-conceit which wants assurance of its own

‘superiority' over others; that feeling of "holier than thou!" attitude

which gives us 'satisfaction'.

Thus our pre-occupation with the alleged "faults" of others,

makes us forget that we are the ones that is at fault, nay, clearly the

ones who are guilty of a grave sin.


In this day and age, with information technology advancing and

dissemination of news becoming easy, the pertinent moral question

of - "is spreading negativity (even, if it is true) of a person to the

general public, a sin or not?" is never even asked by Muslims!

Those who are without religion may use ‘press-freedom’ or

'public interest', as justification - but can Muslims use this excuse

What does Islam has to say regarding this?


And those Muslims who are in journalism should ask: And those Muslims who are in journalism should ask: "Are all the "Are all the

codes of modern journalism compatible with Islamic ethics?" codes of modern journalism compatible with Islamic ethics?" What What

kind of news about people can be disseminated, and how should it kind of news about people can be disseminated, and how should it

be presented as public knowledge, as education, without us falling be presented as public knowledge, as education, without us falling

foul to the strict Islamic rule for safeguarding personal honour & foul to the strict Islamic rule for safeguarding personal honour &

dignity of individuals? dignity of individuals?

This warning similarly applies to those who are active on the This warning similarly applies to those who are active on the

“social media” , as well as authors, script writers, bloggers, etc. “social media” , as well as authors, script writers, bloggers, etc.

Sinning against a person is indeed serious and may not be easily Sinning against a person is indeed serious and may not be easily

forgiven by Allah, unless the person concerned is willing to forgive. forgiven by Allah, unless the person concerned is willing to forgive.


And Allah's forgiveness depends upon our repentance (And Allah's forgiveness depends upon our repentance (taubahtaubah)) - -

And it does not constitute (And it does not constitute (taubahtaubah) repentance, unless there is the ) repentance, unless there is the

feeling of remorse (feeling of remorse (nadaamnadaam) in us and accompanied with the earnest ) in us and accompanied with the earnest

efforts towards seeking forgiveness and making correction or efforts towards seeking forgiveness and making correction or

reparation reparation ((kifaaratkifaarat).).


Tale-bearing is often a characteristic of those inclined to iniquity Tale-bearing is often a characteristic of those inclined to iniquity

((faasiqfaasiq) precisely because the very act of spreading unsubstantiated ) precisely because the very act of spreading unsubstantiated

rumours affecting the reputations of other persons itself, is a rumours affecting the reputations of other persons itself, is a

spiritual offence - albeit a grave & serious one. spiritual offence - albeit a grave & serious one.

Such person do not have any qualms to harm others, yet they do Such person do not have any qualms to harm others, yet they do

not dare to confront directly those whom they harbour ill-will. They not dare to confront directly those whom they harbour ill-will. They

cowardly 'oppresses' using this diabolical 'tale-bearing' that can cowardly 'oppresses' using this diabolical 'tale-bearing' that can

'whisper into the hearts' of other people, as described by Allah in 'whisper into the hearts' of other people, as described by Allah in

wgich He commands us to seek His refuge from them. wgich He commands us to seek His refuge from them.



SAY: "I seek refuge with the Sustainer of men, the Sovereign SAY: "I seek refuge with the Sustainer of men, the Sovereign

of men, the God of men, from the evil of the whispering, of men, the God of men, from the evil of the whispering,

elusive tempter who whispers in the hearts of men, from all elusive tempter who whispers in the hearts of men, from all

[temptation to evil by] invisible forces as well as men,“[temptation to evil by] invisible forces as well as men,“

((Qur’an: an-Naas: 114: 1-6Qur’an: an-Naas: 114: 1-6))

If we encounter such tale-bearers, we should hold to doubting

them unless with unequivocal & substantiated proof; and thus

must not allow any of what they convey concerning other people

to be disseminated. This should stop with us. Yet, many of us even

became the very channel for many unverified news about others

to spread!

Especially today in the virtual internet world where such

'forward-ings' seems so easy on a mere click. Some have no

qualms to even post on their websites such malicious tales,

photos, etc. casting aspersion upon people who may be unaware

of it or are unable to respond or defend themselves .


Those guilty of such despicable act should stop and seek

reparation, if not they are actually indulging, constantly and

repeatedly in this sin of 'defamation' from the time they put it up

for others to access. They are in fact slandering continuously

without having to even speak. They are in fact chalking up sins, at

a tremendous pace daily - nay, each time whenever there are

people reading their postings and harbouring negative thoughts on

the person being maligned.

And they think Allah s.w.t. will not judge them - that their book

of record is not constantly being kept updated? Ever wonder how

would such wrong done could ever be undone?! Yet, it persists!


There are some who uses absurd qualifying phrase to

somewhat justify their behaviour, like "I know this is not confirm,

but do you know that so-and-so...."; or "actually I am not suppose

to tell anyone but,...." etc. If others were to do the same to us, cast

a slur upon our reputations, we would not have liked it, yet, why

aren't we careful when our own indulgence affect the reputations

of our other brothers/sisters?

Remember the ruling (hukm) against those who slander against

the honour of another brother/sister is indeed considered a grave

oppression - a "defamation" - against them. And they would have

a strong claim against those who wronged them by turning to

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““And [once again]: Why do you not say, whenever you And [once again]: Why do you not say, whenever you

hear such [a rumour], “It does not behove us to speak of hear such [a rumour], “It does not behove us to speak of

this, O Thou who art limitless in Thy glory: this is an this, O Thou who art limitless in Thy glory: this is an

awesome calumny (awesome calumny (BUHTAA-N AZEEMBUHTAA-N AZEEM)”? )”?

Allah admonishes you [hereby] lest you ever revert to the Allah admonishes you [hereby] lest you ever revert to the

like of this [sin], if you are [truly] believers; for Allah like of this [sin], if you are [truly] believers; for Allah

makes [His] messages clear unto you - and Allah is all-makes [His] messages clear unto you - and Allah is all-

knowing, Wise!.”knowing, Wise!.”

((Qur’an:an-Nur: 24: 16-18Qur’an:an-Nur: 24: 16-18))


““Verily, as for those who like [to hear] foul slander spread Verily, as for those who like [to hear] foul slander spread

against [any of] those who have attained to faith, grievous against [any of] those who have attained to faith, grievous

suffering awaits them in this world and in the life to come: suffering awaits them in this world and in the life to come:

for Allah knows [the full truth], whereas you know [it] not.”for Allah knows [the full truth], whereas you know [it] not.”

((Qur’an: an-Nur: 24: 19Qur’an: an-Nur: 24: 19))



Many of us, shamelessly entertain the thought that we are

perfect. Some even seek out Western motivational books &

courses that promote enhancement of their 'super-ego'.

Thus their attitude towards others will be affected by this

delusion, accentuated by seeing the faults in others, not in

themselves. Many of us may still be struggling with but still

controlled by our 'nafs al-amaa-rah' (our commanding self), which

makes us become pre-occupied with others to distract us from

looking at what is in us.


Our hands are quick to point at others, yet we forget that,

fingers in that same hand is in fact pointing back at us. We should

reflect and ask ourselves:

"Is this the behaviour and attitude of a Muslim?" are we not

ashamed! – IT-TAQIL-LAAH!

Remember what our Prophet s.a.w. said.



““Blessed is the one who is busy (addressing) with his own Blessed is the one who is busy (addressing) with his own

shortcomings (faults) rather than getting involve withshortcomings (faults) rather than getting involve with

(searching for) the shortcomings (faults) of other people.”(searching for) the shortcomings (faults) of other people.”

((HadeethHadeeth))


"O You Muslim (who claim yourself as one) with your mouth! "O You Muslim (who claim yourself as one) with your mouth!

But Faith (But Faith (iimaniiman) has not entered your hearts; do not cause ) has not entered your hearts; do not cause

annoyance towards other Muslims by making fun of them annoyance towards other Muslims by making fun of them

and searching for their faults. This is because whosoever and searching for their faults. This is because whosoever

likes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah in likes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah in

turn will search out his faults. When Allah searches out turn will search out his faults. When Allah searches out

someone's faults, He will expose whatever secrets that the someone's faults, He will expose whatever secrets that the

person has, even if it were (hidden) in his baggage." person has, even if it were (hidden) in his baggage."

((HadeethHadeeth))





““And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he to And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he to

comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you

would be bound to come to harm [as a community]. But as it would be bound to come to harm [as a community]. But as it

is, Allah has caused [your] faith to be dear to you, and has is, Allah has caused [your] faith to be dear to you, and has

given it beauty in your hearts, and has made hateful to you given it beauty in your hearts, and has made hateful to you

all denial of the truth, and all iniquity, and all rebellion all denial of the truth, and all iniquity, and all rebellion

[against what is good]. Such indeed are they who follow the [against what is good]. Such indeed are they who follow the

right course”right course”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 7Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 7))



We ought to know better that as Muslims, we have the perfect We ought to know better that as Muslims, we have the perfect

example of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. He would never act example of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. He would never act

based on unverified assertions, nor would he be inclined to based on unverified assertions, nor would he be inclined to

people's opinion but he would always seek the inspirations and people's opinion but he would always seek the inspirations and

guidance of Allah s.w.t. :guidance of Allah s.w.t. :

"And know that among you is Allah's Messenger: were "And know that among you is Allah's Messenger: were

he, in many matters, to follow your (wishes), ye would he, in many matters, to follow your (wishes), ye would

certainly suffer"certainly suffer"


Such was the nature of Muhammad s.a.w. and were the nature Such was the nature of Muhammad s.a.w. and were the nature

of his close companions r.a. whose life he moulded. These pure of his close companions r.a. whose life he moulded. These pure

souls were instilled by the Grace of Allah with that characteristics souls were instilled by the Grace of Allah with that characteristics

mentioned here as:mentioned here as:


Such was the nature of Muhammad s.a.w. and were the nature Such was the nature of Muhammad s.a.w. and were the nature

of his close companions r.a. whose life he moulded. These pure of his close companions r.a. whose life he moulded. These pure

souls were instilled by the Grace of Allah with that characteristics souls were instilled by the Grace of Allah with that characteristics

mentioned here as:mentioned here as:

“... but Allah has endeared the Faith to you, and has made

it beautiful in your hearts and He has made hateful to you

unbelief, wickedness and rebellion: such indeed are those

who walk in righteousness―"


[1] They see Faith (iiman) as something most dear and valuable; a

bestowal from Allah to them. They were very careful in striving to

preserve this. They indulge constantly in seeking forgiveness of

Allah s.w.t. seeking to remove any stain or blemishes upon their

Faith (iiman).Thus, any act or deeds which compromises this

would be rejected out right.

[2] Not only that, Faith (iiman) is adorned in their hearts. If the

''Qalb"(mind/heart) is the centre from which radiates all our

actions, then from such people will manifest everything which

such Faith (iiman) represents. They exude every goodness.


[3] When their hearts is filled with Faith (iiman), then it definitely

will react against any other values contrary to Faith (iiman). It

resent and is hateful towards "Kufr" (denial of Truth); "Fusuq"

(iniquities or sinful things) and "Isw-yaan" (rebellion against

goodness).

Such were the people whom Allah s.w.t, referred to as the Rightly

Guided (RAA-SYIDUUN) - May Allah make us to be like them too -

AAMIN




ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N

WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –

WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH


““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and

make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,

and a Mercy. O Allah! “and a Mercy. O Allah! “

ALLAA-HUM-MA – ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA

NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE

MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU


““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those

(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,” (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”

WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU

AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW

TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR


““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night

and different parts of the day,” and different parts of the day,”

WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN

YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N


“And make it as argument point in my favour,

O Lord of all the worlds.”


"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have

forgotten or erred. forgotten or erred.

Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which

You laid upon those before us. You laid upon those before us.

Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no

ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have

mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory

over the disbelieving people."over the disbelieving people."



“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with

reverential fear, give me success in that which is most

pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!

O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make

me live and die in Thy creed!

O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to

enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of

right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the

servants of righteousness,"



O Allah! Make faith (O Allah! Make faith (iimaniiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts ) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts

and make disbelief (and make disbelief (KufrKufr), sinning (), sinning (FusuqFusuq) and rebelliousness () and rebelliousness (`isyan`isyan) )

hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (Raa-shi-duunRaa-shi-duun).).


O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims

and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones, and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,

without tasting humiliation or turmoil.without tasting humiliation or turmoil.


‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammad ammad

and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammad ammad

(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).


““Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!

(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!

And Peace on the Messengers! And Peace on the Messengers!

And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”

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