DA’WAH TABLIGH: THE CASE OF MAULANA ILYAS (RA)
An Undergraduate ThesisPresented to the Faculty of the Department of Islamic Studies
Mindanao State UniversityMarawi City
In Partial Fulfillments of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies
Major in SHARI’AH
ByNORODIN SORIANO MAROHOMSALIC
MARCH 2009
APPROVAL SHEET
DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC STUDIESCollege of King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITYMarawi City
The thesis attached hereto entitled
“DA’WAH TABLIGH: THE CASE OF MAULANA ILYAS (RA)
Prepared and Submitted by:
NORODIN SORIANO MAROHOMSALIC
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies Major in Shari’ah hereby endorsed by the
Dr. Asnawil G. RonsingAdviser
__________________________ ________________________Panel Member Panel Member
Recommending Acceptance
Prof. Abducal W. AlontoDepartment Chairman
Accepted
Prof. Talib A. BenitoDEAN
MARCH 2009
DEDICATION
This humble work is dedicated
To my
Beloved mother, to father,
And to my sister
To my
Fellow Muslim Brothers and Sisters
To my
Best of friends
To those who will spare their time
in reading this material
Acknowledgment
The Prophet (SAW) has said: “the one who does not give gratitude to the people does
not give gratitude to almighty ALLAH”.
I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for those who have helped and
contributed for the accomplishment of this research paper. Thanks a lot to all of you and May ALLAH
(SWT) reward you all both in this world and especially in Hereafter.
To Prof. Asnawil G. Ronsing, my thesis adviser, for his assistance and support. Thank
you, sir.
To my brothers in Islam especially: Amer, Bambam, Umar, Saif, Umar, Rashid and Jafar
for their help, support, assistance and sincere dealing with me. Thank you.
To my advisers in Islam: Kaka Prof. Salic, Kaka Alibasher and especially to Kaka Aslani for
their help and advises.
To my only sister who helped me at all times. Especially to my father and my mother for
their moral support, care, and financial support, and for their encouragement to finish this work. Thanks
a lot Ommie and Abie
Above all, to the Almighty Allah (SWT) for giving me a strength to fulfill this work. And
for his countless bounties that I’ve utilized. Al l Praises and thanks to ALLAH (SWT).
Norodin Bin Zainuddin
ABSTRACT
Marohomsalic, Norodin Soriano, Mindanao State University, Marawi City, College of King Faisal
Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies, March 2009, A study on “Da’wah Tabligh: The case of
Maulana Ilyas(RA).” Thesis adviser Dr. Asnawil G. Ronsing.
This study aimed primarily to aware the Muslims, especially in the Philippines about the noble
work of Da’wah movement, it’s background, and how it was revived by Maulana Ilyas(RA). There is also
a biography of Maulana Ilyas(RA), his life and mission.
In conclusion, the Da’wah movement is slowly achieving its goals. And little by little, it
successfully draws the people back to ALLAH and practice Islam in their daily lives. Nowadays people
around the world are introduced to this noble work especially here on the Philippines, the provinces and
islands are reached and are being acquainted with this work.
Maulana Ilyas was indeed one of the major reasons for the revival of different branches of Islam.
But above all reasons true and divine guidance is in the hands of ALLAH.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i
Approval Sheet…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..ii
Dedication…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..iii
Acknowledgment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….iv
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………v
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..ix
CHAPTER
I. INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study………………………………………………………………………………………….
Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………………………………………….
Objectives of the Problem……………………………………………………………………………………….
Significance of the Study………………………………………………………………………………………….
Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………………………………………….
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Related Literature…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Related Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III. RESEACH METHODOLOGY
Study Area………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Research Design…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The Respondents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Data Gathering……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Material used in the Study…………………………………………………………………………………………….
V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Recommendation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........
CURRICULUM VITAE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
All praises be to the Sustainer of the worlds, and grace, honor and salutations on the chief of
Apostles and seal of Prophets, Mohammad, his family, companions and those who followed him in an
excellent fashion and invited mankind towards ALLAH, till the Day of Resurrection.
In these times, ALLAH (SWT) placed in the heart of Maulana Mohammad Ilyas(RA) a
restlessness and anxiety over the erosion in Islam and burning desire to correct this state of Ummah. In
the view of the religious elite of his times, his unique in this respect. He used to remain restless and
concerned for the revival of all what was revealed to Rasulullah(SAW). He advocated, with resolute
determination, that any effort for the revival of Deen can only be effective and acceptable when it’s
done in the manner of Rasolullah(SAW). Therefore, such Da’e( one who invites towards Islam) need to
be developed.
It has been mentioned by the Qur-an and Ahadith that the Ummah of Prophet
Mohammad (SAW), was divinely deputed for the guidance of all people of the world.
ALLAH has said: You are the best nation produced for mankind. You
enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in
ALLAH.
This verse clearly implies that the Muslim ummah is obliged of inviting towards righteousness,
enjoining good and forbidding evil. Therefore, the obligations entrusted to Rasullah are entrusted also
for the Muslim Ummah.
Background of the study
Tabligh, as the call given by late Maulana Mohammad Ilyas is known, is a living force in almost
every country where Muslims live; it is now attracting millions of souls to its revolutionary programmed
for total rejection of all accretions and innovations; and inculcating a living awareness of God for leading
a simple, unostentatious and truly Islamic way of life. It has become one of the widest and most
successful movements of present’s times which has given the people a profound insight into the nature
and spirit of faith and helped them to become God-fearing believers, meticulous in following the path of
Sunnah. However, owing to the strong distaste shown by the late Maulana for any form of personal
publicity, little is known about the life and character, sincerity and selflessness, state of absorption and
godliness, magnanimity of heart and steadfastness of purpose and the sacrifices made by the pure-
hearted founder of this great movement. Few people know how the late Maulana was able to formulate
his well-integrated plan for the total transformation of all sections of Muslims, the educated and the
illiterate, the elite and laity, who were all gradually losing their Islamic identity under the corrupting
influence of the west.
In addition, Jama’at Tabligh is a Muslim missionary and revival movement. Their activities are
not limited to within the Muslim community only. The movement’s main aim is to bring spiritual
awakening to the world Muslims. The movement originally is a strictly non-political movement, with the
main aim of the participants being to work at the grass roots level reaching out at all Muslim for spiritual
development.
They encourage people to follow Islamic principles and the life of Prophet Mohammad (SAW)
through his teaching. Going out for months or years is the same fashion as the companions of prophet
who were sent for different duration. They invite others for the yaqeen, explain the greatness of ALLAH
(SWT) and explain the power of ALLAH (SWT), to describe his Rubbubiyat (the total sustenance and
maintenance power) and relate incidents from the lives of the Prophet and his companions.
In this study it has brought to light everything one wants to know about the life and character of
the Maulana, his sterling qualities of head and heart, as well as development of Tabligh movement in its
initial stages.
Statement of the Problem
1. What is the background of this movement?
2. What is the daily routine of Tablighi Jama’at at nizamuddin?
3. What are the effects of Da’wah movement on the society specifically in the Philippines?
4. What are the reasons that prompted Maulana Ilyas (RA) to revive the work of the Prophets?
5. Is Da’wah work obligatory to every Muslim?
6. What are the activities of the Tabighi movement to achieve its objectives?
7. What are the 5 Amal in one’s locality?
8. What is the daily routine of a Jama’at in Khuroj?
Objective of Study
1. To know the background of this movement starting from Maulana Ilyas.
2. To know the daily routine of Tablighi Jama’at at masjid Nizamuddin.
3. To analyze the effects of the Dawa’h movement on the society.
4. To know the reasons that prompted Maulana Ilyas to revive this work of Prophets.
5. To know the reasons why this da’wah work is must to every Muslims.
6. To know the activities of the Tabighi movement to achieve its objectives.
7. To know the 5 Amal in one’s locality.
8. To know the daily routine of a Jama’at in Khuroj.
Significance of the Study
The research study entitled “Da’wah Tabligh: the case of Maulana Ilyas “aims to benefit those
people who are ignorant about this movement. Thus, they would know the background of this
movement. They would know the reasons that prompted Maulana Ilyas to revive this work. And they
would know the reasons why this Da’wah work is obligatory to every Muslim. And they would know the
5 Amal in one’s locality. And they would know the daily routine of a Jama’at in Khuroj. Moreover, the
study can be used as a resource material of those people who are willing to know regarding the case of
Maulana Ilyas in Da’wah Tabligh. And this study may help them increase their knowledge and
understanding.
Scope and Limitation of the study
This study aimed to understand the case of Tablighi Jama’at in social reform. This is a broad
topic which involved many countries around the world. Its starts from a little masjid called bangliwali
masjid and spread throughout the world. The concept and method were already discussed above.
Conceptual framework
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Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2 Figure 1.3
In the figure above, the reformer is known to be Maulana Mohammad Ilyas(RA). He used to
remain restless and concerned for the revival of all what was revealed to Rasulullah(SAW). Therefore, he
revived the prophet’s work which is Da’wah. In figure 2, it is like a processing machine which reform
people. In figure 3, are the effects of Da’wah. Through da’wah Iman will be strengthened, Ibadah
animated, dealing corrected, life style purified and manners beautified as well as social effects.
Reformer
Da’wah Social and Spiritual
Effects
Fig. 1.A. Schematic Representation of the Effects of Da’wah
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
Qur’an- It refers to the speech of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (P. B. U. H) in the precise of
wording and precise meaning.
Hadith- It is reported saying on the decision of Prophet Muhammad (P. B. U. H) concerning acts or things
during his lifetime.
Sunnah- The practices of the Prophet ( s.a.w)
Da’wah- Invitation towards ALLAH
Bayan- It is a kind of sermon delivered by a da’i/ mubaligh or tabligh
Da’i or Mubaligh- A person who invites other to Islam, through khuroj (travel or journey in the path of
ALLAH).
Tabligh- Means to convey the message of ALLAA (s.w.t)
Khurooj- A travel or journey of Da’wah Tabligh groups classified into three (3) days, forty (40) days, four
(4) months, six (6) months.
Johor- A general assembly
Tahajjud- Pre-dawn optional prayer
Rubbubiyat- The total sustenance and maintenance power
Ishraaq- Post sun-rise optional prayer
Dhikr- Remembrance of Allah with devotion
Dhuhr- Noon prayer offered after meridian
‘Asr- Afternoon prayer offered before sunset
Maghrib - Evening prayer offered immediately after sun-set
Fajr- Morning Prayer, offered at dawn before sunrise
Tawheed- It means the oneness of ALLAH (s.w.t)
History of Da’wahh Tabligh- It is focused only on the history of late hadrath Maulana
Ilyas( R.A)
Falah- Succes
Yaqeen- Conviction
Kalimah- Assertion of the oneness of ALLAH
Muslim- Literally “obedience or surrender” (to the will of ALLAH) name given to followers of
Islam, hence one who follow the will ordinance and commandments of ALLAH.
Islam- Literally “submission” total self-abandonment to ALLAH a complete submission to the
will of ALLAH. A compete way of life.
A’maal- Deeds
Masjid- A place of worship
Tashkeel- Invitation or invite the Muslim to go in the path of ALLAH
Mushawwara- Consultation
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
MAULANA MOHAMMAD ILYAS (RA)
Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ilyas was raised in an intensely religious atmosphere. His
father Maulana Muhammad Ismail spent his time in Zikr (remembrance of Allah) and worship
according to Sunnah. He liked to recite the Qur’an and believed in helping and serving the
humble as a means of attaining nearness to Allah. He would offer two raka’ts of prayer to Allah
for every opportunity to serve His creation. Maulana Muhammad Ismael had three sons,
Muhammad, Yahya and Ilyas.
Members of Maulana’s family – men and woman – were people of great piety, spending
much of their time is Salaat, Zikr and application during the night and recitation of the Holy
Qur’an, study of religious books and discussion of religious topics during the day. The maternal
grandmother of Maulana Ilyas, Ummi Bi, was known in her neighborhood for her piety. During
the latter part of her life, she would not care even for food. When asked about it, she would say:
“Allah be praised! I obtain my nourishment from remembering Him over the heads of my Tasbih
(Rosary) and praising Him.” The mother of Maulana Ilyas, Bi Safiyah, was gifted with a
prodigious memory. While suckling her sons Yahya at her breast, she has memorized the entire
Qur’an, and would recite during the month of Ramadhan forty paras (parts) every day, that is to
say, she would recite the whole Book forty times during the holy month! This did not in the least
interfere with her domestic duties.
Like all the other children in the family, Maulana Ilyas received his early education in the
traditional Maktab (Elementary School). It consisted largely of learning how to recite the Qur’an
which he soon committed to memory, in keeping with the tradition of his family in which
everyone was a Hafiz. (A Hafiz is one who remembers the Qur’an by heart.) He grew up in a
home where his mother and aunts would relate inspiring stories to the children. His grandmother
was especially fond of him and she would make him sit in her lap and tell him that she could see
faces like those of the Companions of the Holy prophet walking along with him. Zeal for Islam
was thus ingrained in him from his earliest years.
In 1896, Maulana Ilyas’ brother Maulana Yahya called him to Gangohi, a place near
Delhi, to study under the renowned scholar and savant Maulana Rashid Ahmad. Gangohi was at
that time regarded as a center of great men of learning and piety. Maulana Yahya soon became
Hazrat Maulana Rashid Ahmad’s assistant and began to instruct his younger brother himself.
The ten formative years of his youth which Maulana Ilyas spent in Gangohi had great influence
on building up his spiritual fervor and seal for the cause of Islam.
In 1908 Maulana Ilyas went to Darul ‘Uloom. Deoband, a place near Delhi, and joined
the circle of students there under Shaikh-ul-Hind, Maulana Mahmud-ul-Hasan, to study Hadith.
He also received instruction from Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi.
In 1912, Maulana Ilyas was married to the daughter of his maternal uncle. In 1915 he
performed Hajj with his friend Maulana Khalil Ahmad, and the following year in 1916 returned
to teach at the Darul Uloom. That same year tragedy struck. His brother Maulana Muhammad,
also passed away, and two years later, his eldest brother, Muhammad, also passed away. The
latter was regarded by all those who knew him as a model of the Qur-anic verse: “Of all the
servants of Allah, the most glorious are those who walk on earth with humility” . For sixteen
years he never missed his Tahajjud (pre-dawn optional prayer) and he passed away while in
prostration of the Witr before the break of dawn. The relatives and friends insisted that Maulana
Ilyas should continue the work of his father and brother. So he took it on as best as he could,
grief-stricken as he was his irreparable loss.
Hazrat Maulana Ilyas performed Hajj for the second time in 1926. He had been his time
to realised and become convinced that individual effort was not enough to bring about spiritual
awakening among the people. He saw that the traditional schools could not protect the children
from the harmful influence of the irreligious environment in which they had to function. He has
to plead with reluctant parents to send their children to his Darul Uloom as they (the parents)
could neither appreciate nor respect the knowledge of the children acquired.
Hazrat Maulana Ilyas accordingly decided to undertake preaching tours to neighboring
areas but since it involved hardships, his poor health made him feel unequal to the task until he
was reassured that Allah would make it possible for him to continue the work he had started and
that it was not necessary for him to attend to all the work personally.
After five months stay in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, Maulana Ilyas returned to
India with the conviction that he should begin his preaching movement among the illiterate but
simple-minded peasants and common laborers of Mewat. Maulana Ilyas regarded their moral
and spiritual uplift as the primary goal of his movement. He was determined to follow Shaikh
Ahmad Sirhindi’s steadfastness in conforming to the Shariah (Islamic Law), Shah Waliullah’s
spirit of tolerance, combined with Sayeed Ahmad Shahid’s determination to persevere regardless
of sacrifices. During his preaching tour through Mewat, he also settled by special request,
domestic disputes and family feuds of the people of the area. He was so highly respected and
revered that even the stubborn and obstinate accepted his decisions without demur.
Hazrat Maulana Mohammad Ilyas’s sole object was to instruct the people in the
fundamentals of Islamic belief and practice. He was opposed to any practice which went against
the Shariah (Islamic Law). He himself adhered to it very strictly throughout his life though his
attitude was that of tolerance towards those who lacked in it. He never used harsh words in
respect of those found waiting in observance of the rules of Shariah but tried to guide them and
convince them through gentle persuasion. His goal was to make a Muslim into a better Muslim,
concentrating his attention among the poorest of the common mass of the people. Hazrat
Maulana Ilyas and his worker would go from house to house, beseeching people to join Tablighi
Movement by attending meetings and actively participating in the work.
Maulana Mohammad Ilyas was a practical man. He believed in action, that’s why we
find very little of paper work in his Jama’at. No collections and no accounts either-everyone on
his own, and in himself a model of Islamic social virtues Maulana Ilyas had his ground rules for
(observance of the) participants which put great stress on – (the) correct Foundation of Faith,
observance of acts of worship, knowledge of basic principles of Islam and constant remembrance
of Allah, respect for fellow Muslims and a courteous behavior at all times, sincerely of purpose,
participation not being for any results or rewards but for the pleasure of Allah for the Hereafter,
keeping away from useless discussion and finally, donation of time for missionary activities,
Maulana Mohammad Ilyas asked his followers to overlook defects in others, and to show respect
to one another, as these two were essential for promotion of virtue.
In his sermons, Maulana Mohammad Ilyas emphasized upon Recitation of Kalimah (or
creed); regular and punctual observance of Salaat (five-times daily obligatory prayers);
acquisition and dissemination of religious knowledge; adoption of Islamic practices and
repudiation of un-Islamic ways of living; seclusion of women to (Purdah). Although Maulana
Mohammad Ilyas did not ask women to participate directly in his movement, he encourage them
to spread Islamic Faith and Knowledge among others women, adherence to indigenous Muslim
dress, specially by women, respect for each other’s dignity, observance of Islamic rules of
cleanliness, determination not to impart secular education to children without first providing
them with religious instruction, active participation of all able-bodied men in meetings and
preaching tours.
As a result of the Tabligh Movement of Maulana Mohammad Ilyas, Muslim merchants
who felt embarrassed to employ boarded men began to grow boards themselves. And many who
had habitually neglected Salaat, regarding it as interference, began to join congregational prayers
in mosques and go out on preaching missions. Men who though it beneath their dignity to be
seen carrying their provisions or to sleep on the floor, readily offered help during the preaching
for cooking food, and for going from door to door in none too clean suburbs and unhesitatingly
slept on hard floors. Maulana Mohammad Ilyas himself lived amidst the poorest of the Mewatis,
sleeping on the floor in any place available in the mosque and spending the whole day and most
of the night, conversing with them with joyful enthusiasm. The air was saturated with Zikr and
the mosque filled to capacity. During the winters, despite the cold weather, Mewatis lay about in
the courtyard of the mosques, and in the monsoons, in pouring rain, in leaking tents or under
none so sheltering trees, to listen with rapt attention to Maulana’s sermons.
Maulana Mohammad Ilyas had great feeling for the poor, and in order to instruct them in
Islam, he established read side schools. These were usually under the shade of a tree with a sack
cloth awning spread overhead, members of the preaching group in the area stopped there to
speak to those passing by about their work and of Islam.
The daily routine of Tablighi Jama’t in their Central Headquarters at
Nizamuddin under Hazrat Maula Ilyas
After the early morning prayer (Salaat), the participants members of the visiting groups
plus those of the congregation who stay on in the mosque, discuss the basic principles of Islam
for a better understanding of their virtues and requirements in the light of the Qur’an and the
Sunnah until it is time for the Ishraaq (post sun-rise optional prayer). During the morning meal,
they receive practical lessons on manners and mode of eating according to Sunnah of the Holy
Prophet. From 9 to 11 A.M., participants are divided into study groups for education and
instruction. The creed of Islam as well as the virtues of Salaat, recitation of the Holy Qur’an and
Zakat is explained. The time between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M. is spent in recitation of the Qur’an, in
silent Zikr (remembrance of Allah with devotion), rest, etc. The midday meal is served at 1 P.M.
followed by Zuh’r (noon prayer offered after meridian) concluded by a short speech delivered
either by Maulana Mohammad Ilyas or some other speaker. From 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. is again the
study time. After the ‘Asr (afternoon prayer offered before sunset) participants gent into small
groups and leave on preaching tours, each group under an Amir (Leader) and a spokesman.
Usually Maghrib (evening prayer offered immediately after sun-set) is performed by the group in
the locality where it had preached, if it is not too far the Maghrib prayer. After wards,
newcomers and fresh volunteers are asked to give their impressions or speak about the principles
of Islam, and are corrected or supplemented where necessary. The evening meal is served before
'Isha (night prayer offered about one and a half hours after sunset) after which there is a lecture
on the principles of Tablighi Mission for the good of the newcomers. The day’s routine comes to
an end about midnight. These present offer Tahajjud (pre-dawn optional prayer) and spend the
rest of the night in Zikr. While some sleep for a while, others continue in their devotion further
until it is time for Fajr (Morning Prayer, offered at dawn before sunrise).
Although more than thirty years have passed since the death of Hazrat Maulana
Mohammad Ilyas, the above programmed has continued unchanged.
Tasks while in Locality (Five Amal)
The Prophet Mohammad (SAW) made every follower to be part of the Masjid. He gave
specific ‘Amal of the Masjid. These actions or activities distinguished Muslims lives. There were
the discussions in the Masjid about Islam, about the greatness of ALLAH and about Iman, the
discussion that only actions can change or make lives successful, training to improve actions.
After the discussion, Tashkeel for going out to other cities and countries to make effort on Iman
and good actions took place. Everyone, either ruler or citizen, rich or poor, businessman,
Farmer, or even servant are coming to the masjid to learn the true life and go back to their
different jobs and livings according to what they have learned in the Masjid. Masjid of the
Prophet Mohammad (SAW) has no light, no water, and even there is no washroom, no show of
any expenditure but filled with actions while Masjid nowadays, have become empty of actions
and filled by material decorations.
By going out for Khuroj, proper actions should be observed and practice to bring each
and every Muslim male to the masjid. To learn this proper actions, it necessary to encourage
other Muslim male also, to go out for Khuroj in order to learn and to get the benefits out of
proper actions.
To start with the proper actions, Gasht (Jaula) must be done every week to uplift the
localities in terms of the proper actions. There are two Gasht every week: Maqami Jaula and
Intiqali Juala. Maqami Jaula held only within the vacinity Masjid while Intiqali Jaula held on the
outside the vicinity of masjid that is on the other masjid. All residence in every masjid should do
Ta’lem that concerns about the virtues and rewards of good actions. Forming Jama’at to go out
for Khuroj(3days, 40days, 4months,etc.) so as to create same atmosphere around the other
masjid too. To be constant in terms of the schedule is needed in spending three days Khuroj in a
month. In any decision, Mushawwara will be held in order to consult every matter that
concerning the deen that is the concerns about the demand of effort in Da’wah, to organize
each and every actions to be done and to assist the society in rendering services if needed. To
spend a daily visitation that covers two and a half hours is needed in order to strengthen the
brotherhood and to encourage other Muslim male to involve in the effort of Da’wah,
Daily routine of Jama’at in Khuroj
At 7:30 in the morning, (Friday). All groups were joined together as called upon attend a Khuroj
Hidayat [first to do before they releasing Jama’ah to performing Khurooj]. Basically, khuroj hidayah is
one of the important matters that have been discussed before the Jama’at is released. So that they
would know what to be done and what must not to be done while in Khuroj. After the Khuroj hidayat
will be determined who is capable to become Amer on the jama’ah. When Amer is fully determined, he
(the Amer) will ask the Jama’ah on who will be the member of Kidhmat (who will prepare a food) and
the treasurer as well. The process of voluntary or assign by the decision of Amer. The decision of Amer
much be respected during the events in Khuroj.
Before the departure of Jama’at, the Amer of the Jama’t will discuss to his Jama’at the
Adabus-safar (Etiquettes of travel). Upon the arrival at the masjid where they assigned the Amer
reminds the Jama’at again on what have been discussed awhile ago in the Khuroj Hedayat. After that,
they enter into the masjid and arrange their baggage at the place that can’t disturb the people to
perform Salaat. Then one of them will inform the imam (authority) to ask permission. Before setting in
Mushawwara, they need to perform two raka’at salaat (tahayatul-masjid) the right of Masjid.
Every task is assigned by the Amer to every member will be present during the fixed time event.
Say for example, the Ta’leem (story telling on the life of the (Sahaba) companions of Holly
Prophet, ahadith and the Qur’an verses, memorization of six points). After the Salatu-Dhuhr, ‘Ilan will
stand right after Salah then he invite them. And Bayan Dhuhr will be performed. The midday meal is
served after the Bayan Dhuhr. Between 1pm to ‘Asr prayer is rest time. Some are doing either
Tilawat, Dhikr or sleeping.
The Bayan Asar is conducted during after the obligatory prayer. The content of the speech is all
about the importance of giving Da’wah and the virtues of spending time in the path of ALLAH. So that
everyone encouraged to spend time to visit the muslim brothers.
After the Maghrib Prayer the ‘Ilan will stand up and invite them again. One of them will be
discussed the etiquettes of Jaula. Then after he discussed, there’s the one who assigned to give Targeeb
and to do dhikr. Some of them will go out for Umumi Gasht. They should be 10 persons. There will be an
Amer, Mutakallem and Daleel. Before the Umumi Gasht, they stand up near from the Masjid and they
ask Allah (s.w.t) to gives them proper guidance (hidayat), to convince and influence people. Then they
proceed to the residences as identified by the dalil knock the door with the greetings of peace saying
assalamu alaykum (peace be upon you). If nobody replied, they can proceed to another house. If
someone has replied with Salam Dalil immediately introduces the residents to the speaker (Mutakalim).
The mutakalim (speaker) shake hands with the person who visited, and begin his message something
like this: When the two Muslims shake their hands, Allah (s.w.t) forgives their sins. Besides, forty
blessing of Allah (s.w.t) will be showered to the one who visited. One of the blessings is better than this
world. Let us be reminded that our life in this world is so short. But we install our mind that we always
obey Allah (s.w.t) through the footstep of the prophet Mohammad (saw). Now, we’re inviting you to go
into the Masjid because there is one of our brothers who giving targeeb right now. If the jaula is
finished, they come back to Masjid with asking forgiveness to Allah.
Right after ‘Isha prayer the ‘Ilan will stand and invite them again. Afterwards, there is a
Bayan ‘isha. After the Bayan, there is a Tashkeeli. He is the one who invite the Muslim brothers to spend
3days, 40days or 4 months. The evening meal is served after 'Isha. After which there is a lecture
(Mudhakara). The day’s routine comes to an end about midnight. These present offer Tahajjud
(pre-dawn optional prayer) and spend the rest of the night in Dhikr. While some sleep for a
while, others continue in their devotion further until it is time for Fajr.
On the last day of khuroj, after the Fajr prayer thereafter, there is the one who will give
Bayan fajr. Around 7am they used their time for Khososi (to visit such as ‘Aleem, professional or
ruler). They took their breakfast around 8:00am. Between 9:00am to 11:30am is time for
Ta’leem. The contents of Ta’leem are the stories of Sahabah, virtues of Salah, virtues of Qur’an,
virtues of Sawm, virtues of Hajj and reciting some Surah from Qur-an and memorizing the six
qualities.
When the jama’at finished their Khuroj, they return to Markaz for the Wafsi Hedayat.
This means, that the trainees to become a Da’e shall continue what he had learned from khuroj.
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the following sections. a) Study area, b) Research design, c) Respondents, d)
Data gathering procedure, e) Material of the study used.
The Study Area
This study was conducted in King Faisal for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Study, Mindanao State
University, Marawi City.
MSU KFCIAAS is located in Marawi City Main Campus in a One Hundred (100) hectares site
which formed part of Military Reservation about Two thousand eight hundred (2,800) feet above sea
level. It can be found about four kilometers from downtown Marawi and about forty kilometers from
Iligan City.
Research Design
This study it will be based on the respondents through face to face interview. The researcher
also used reading materials which are available at the main Library, KFCIAAS Library and Internet.
Respondents
The respondents of this study are some members of Da’wah Tabligh who experienced four
months in IBP, Especially to Prof. Salic Abdul, Prof. Alibasher Usman and Aslani Maguindanao.
Data Gathering Procedure
To gather information for the study, where used on interview, and ask the respondents
what are the problem of the study. And also try to ask on the respondents about the case of Maulana
Ilyas on Dawa’h Tabligh.
I will also assured that there answers would be held with strictly confidential.
Materials Used in the Study
The instrument used in the study will be taken from the personal interview and reading
materials.
CHAPTER IV
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
SUMMARY
This study was made to determine and know the case of Maulana Ilyas on Da’wah Tabligh. It
obtains to answer the followings: What is the background of this movement? What is the daily routine
of Tablighi Jama’at at nizamuddin? What are the effects of Da’wah movement on the society specifically
in the Philippines? What are the reasons that prompted Maulana Ilyas (RA) to revive the work of the
Prophets? Is Da’wah work obligatory to every Muslim?
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CONCLUSION
Many Muslim nowadays they losing their Islamic identity under the corrupting influence of
the west. The remedy is the method of Maulana Mohammad Ilyas (RA) which is Da’wah. Da’wah was
used by all Prophets in order to solve the all problems.
In addition, the movement’s main aim is to bring spiritual awakening to the world Muslims. The
movement originally is a strictly non-political movement, with the main aim of the participants being to
work at the grass roots level reaching out at all Muslim for spiritual development. Therefore, each and
every one of us should participate in the work of Da’wah.
Recommendation
As base on the conduct of the study the following recommendation are hereby illustrated:
-The Jama’at tabligh is giving the instrument in bringing the Muslim into Islam by the guidelines
set by the Prophet Mohammad (SAW).
-Jama’at Tabligh help understand affirm and make the kalimah that foundation of our life in this
world leading to the falah in the life hereafter.
-They help us accepting the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) as the guide and model and then, build
our lives on the basis of the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
-They invite all those people who accept the kalimah to dedicate themselves to the Islamic way
off life as solution to their problem in this life and as the mean to achieve Falah.
-Jama’at Tabligh seeking and offering Islamic alternatives to solve our contemporary problems
including the problem of worldly, corrupt, unjust and tyrannical leadership.
-They pursuing establishment of Islamic society the highest form of which is Islamic state, based
on the universalistic values of Islam.
-The educate Muslim to engaged in academic or professional careers can come together to
interact among themselves to seek greater knowledge and understanding and them harness their
intellectual and professional abilities in services of both.
-Muslim in particular and the humanity in general.
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Interveiw (Informants/Respondents)
Prof. Salic Abdul. Interviewed on February 7, 2009.
Anonymous. A member also of Da’wah Tabligh (experienced 4months and 40days khurooj) interviewed at Masjed Abu bakr as-siddique
Anonymous, who experienced 4months through IBP (India, Bangladesh and Pakistan) conducting interview at Masjed Abu bakr As-siddique
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www.Islamibayanaat.com
www.Da’wah tabligh movement.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Norodin S. Marohomsalic
Nickname : Odin
Birth date : October 29, 1988
Birthplace : 5th street, MSU Marawi City
Father : Zinodden Marohomsalic
Home Address: 006 1st street, MSU Campus
Mother : Lilian Marohomsalic
Home Address: 006 1st street, MSU Campus
Educational background
Elementary : MSU-Integrated Laboratory School
Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur
1994-2001
High School : MSU-Integrated Laboratory School
Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur
2001-2005
College : Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies major in Sharia’ah
Mindanao State University
Marawi City
2005-2009