[Slideshare] fiqh-course(batch-5-january 2016) -introdn #1a -(20-january-2016)

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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LESSON # 1 a –LESSON # 1 a –
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQHINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQH
And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially forUsing 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)”
UPDATED –UPDATED – January 2016January 2016
BATCH # 5 INTAKE
– [ January - May 2016 ] Intermediate Level course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

““A BEGINNERS’ COURSEA BEGINNERS’ COURSE
ON ISLAM”ON ISLAM”
Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBelief
FaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best orBest or
RighteousRighteous
ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL
[Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmission
ObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith isFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is
mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSANTogether, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN
which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submissionThus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission
to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

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TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM
‘ILM TAUHEED –
‘AQIDAH
(Creed or Theology)

‘ILM FIQH
(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)

‘ILM AKHLAQ /
TASAWWUF /
IRFAN
(Science of human
Disposition/ Sufism)

AS EACH OF THESE (CURRICULUM) ENTAILS LIFE-LONG
PURSUIT OF STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT,
IT IS IMPORTANT AND INDEED NECESSARY THAT
MUSLIMS MUST BE PROPERLY INTRODUCED TO THEM FIRST –
THESE INTRODUCTORY MODULES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR THIS.

““Seeking knowledge is obligatorySeeking knowledge is obligatory
((FARDHFARDH) upon every Muslim”) upon every Muslim”
TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM

CONSIDER:CONSIDER:  Mode of our ‘knowledge’ acquisition.
 Our acquisition of ‘knowledge’ is usually very much a “horizontal”
accumulation of new information or new subjects, adding them
(quantitatively) to whatever we may already posses.

CONSIDER:CONSIDER:  Mode of our ‘knowledge’ acquisition.
 Our acquisition of ‘knowledge’ is usually very much a “horizontal”
accumulation of new information or new subjects, adding them
(quantitatively) to whatever we may already posses.
 In our formative age, the dynamics of our learning is in this
“horizontal” mode. Given the competition, much new ‘knowledge’ are
acquired – adding to the linear development. The mode to appreciate
with deeper understanding from what we have already learnt, to really
benefit from them, is seldom done -.until much of this ‘knowledge’
became only mere stored ‘information’.

CONSIDER:CONSIDER:
 When we strive to understand deeper a given object of knowledge,
seeking to discover whatever profound meanings contain within it,
requiring much thinking: contemplation in processing our thoughts
while interacting with the information, till we uncover layers upon layers
of meanings, thereby increasing our understanding, we are adding
quality and it is this this mode of acquisition which I deem as “vertical”.
 Mode of our ‘knowledge’ acquisition.

CONSIDER:CONSIDER:
 When we strive to understand deeper a given object of knowledge,
seeking to discover whatever profound meanings contain within it,
requiring much thinking: contemplation in processing our thoughts
while interacting with the information, till we uncover layers upon layers
of meanings, thereby increasing our understanding, we are adding
quality and it is this this mode of acquisition which I deem as “vertical”.
 Thus, to me a Muslim’s learning is never static, although the subjects
we may be speaking of seem to be the same. Especially, those regarded
as “Fardhu ‘Ain” which I always like to re-visit , emphasise and share.

CONSIDER:CONSIDER:
 Perhaps the common ‘understanding’ of what constitute Fardhu ’Ain,
amongst our community, may have been grossly misperceived because
too often, we imply increase in knowledge only in the horizontal sense.

CONSIDER:CONSIDER:
 Perhaps the common ‘understanding’ of what constitute Fardhu ’Ain,
amongst our community, may have been grossly misperceived because
too often, we imply increase in knowledge only in the horizontal sense.
 Actually, knowledge of the Fardhu ‘Ain for a Muslim, is always
determined in accordance with whatever obligations he/she is
commanded by the religion to uphold. As this responsibilities increases
when his/her social role changes, so too would be the Fardhu ‘Ain
knowledge which he/she has to, or obligated by the religion, to acquire
them.

CONSIDER:CONSIDER:
 Therefore, what constitute Fardhu ‘Ain knowledge (curriculum) for
each phase of a Muslim’s life, must be different, detailed and specific to
his/her intellectual and spiritual development, viz.:
[1] As a child;
[2] As a young student (prepubescent);
[3] As a youth attaining puberty – meeting needs in tertiary institution –
those in National service – becoming an adult; as working adult;
[4] Assuming family and social responsibility and leadership;
[5] As a professional in various (different) respective fields; etc.

CONSIDER:CONSIDER:
 Perhaps one of the principles (Qawaa-id ) will explain:
“Every matter (knowledge, skill, etc.), for which an obligation
cannot be fulfilled except by (possessing) it (i.e. knowledge and
skill), its acquisition is (therefore) obligatory (waajib).”
-An Islamic principle.

"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and
(ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to His (Will(ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to His (Will),”),”
((Qur’an: Surah Az-Zumar: 39: 54Qur’an: Surah Az-Zumar: 39: 54))
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH

““There has certainly come to you a Messenger from amongThere has certainly come to you a Messenger from among
yourselves. (yourselves. (HARI-HARI-SWSWUNUN)) heavily weighs -upon him [the thought]
that you might suffer [in the life to come O Mankind], and to theO Mankind], and to the
believers is (believers is (RA-UUFUNRA-UUFUN) kind and () kind and (RA-RA-HHEEMEEM) merciful.”) merciful.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128))

““O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (SHAAHIDAHSHAAHIDAH), a), a
Bearer of Glad Tidings (Bearer of Glad Tidings (MUBAS-SHIRAHMUBAS-SHIRAH), and a Warner (), and a Warner (NADZEERAHNADZEERAH))
And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (DAA-’IYANDAA-’IYAN
ILALLAAHILALLAAH) , and as a Lamp spreading Light () , and as a Lamp spreading Light (SIRAAJAN MUNEERAHSIRAAJAN MUNEERAH).”).”
((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46))

““It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered aIt is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a
messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, tomessenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to
rehearse to them His Signsrehearse to them His Signs, to, to sanctify themsanctify them (purify to make(purify to make
them grow), and tothem grow), and to instruct (teach) theminstruct (teach) them in Scripture (in Scripture (KITABKITAB))
and Wisdom (and Wisdom (HIKMAHHIKMAH)― although they had been, before, in)― although they had been, before, in
manifest error― .“manifest error― .“
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))

““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, whoAs well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who
have not already joined themhave not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3))

“Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will:
and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.”
(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 4)

““And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He hasAnd strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has
chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion anychosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any
difficultydifficulty. [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah. [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah
named you “named you “al-MUSLIMEENal-MUSLIMEEN” (Muslims) before [in former” (Muslims) before [in former
scriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger mayscriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger may
be a witness over you andbe a witness over you and you may be witnesses over theyou may be witnesses over the
people.people.””
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 78))

““Allah does not intend to make difficulty for youAllah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He, but He
intends to purify you and complete His favour upon you thatintends to purify you and complete His favour upon you that
you may be grateful.”you may be grateful.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 6Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 6))

““ This day those who disbelieve have despaired ofThis day those who disbelieve have despaired of
[defeating] your religion; so fear them not, but fear Me.[defeating] your religion; so fear them not, but fear Me.
This day I have perfectedThis day I have perfected for you your religion (for you your religion (DEENDEEN))
and completed My favour upon you and have approvedand completed My favour upon you and have approved
for you ‘for you ‘Al- IslamAl- Islam’ as religion (’ as religion (DEENDEEN).”).”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3))

““Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, worksWho is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works
righteousness, and says "righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in IslamI am of those who bow in Islam""
((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33))

““But [since] good and evil cannot be equal, repel thou [evil]
with something that is better and lo! he between whom and
thyself was enmity [may then become] as though he had
[always] been close [unto thee], a true friend!
Yet [to achieve] this is not given to any but those who are
wont to be patient in adversity (SWOBARU): it is not given to
any but those endowed with the greatest good fortune! ""
((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34-35Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34-35))

““Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (BIL-BIL-HHIKMAHIKMAH))
and beautiful preaching (and beautiful preaching (MAU-’IZAH-MAU-’IZAH-HHASANAHASANAH); and argue); and argue
with them in ways that are best and most gracious (with them in ways that are best and most gracious (JAADIL-JAADIL-
HUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA AHUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA AHHSANSAN): for thy Lord knows, best who): for thy Lord knows, best who
have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. “have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance. “
((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125))

‘‘ILMILM -- knowledgeknowledge
TARBIYYAHTARBIYYAH
(training-disciplining)
TAZKIYYAHTAZKIYYAH
(self-purity & growth)
TA’LIMTA’LIM
(learning - knowledge)
TA’DIBTA’DIB
EducationEducation
inculcating withinculcating with ADABADAB
MUJAAHADAHMUJAAHADAH
(striving with utmost in Allah’s Way)
FARDH ‘AINFARDH ‘AIN
(personal religious obligation)
FARDH KIFAAYAFARDH KIFAAYA
(shared community obligation)
Through this to attain toThrough this to attain to HIKMAHHIKMAH -- WisdomWisdom

““Allah did confer a great favour on the BelieversAllah did confer a great favour on the Believers whenwhen
He sent among them an Messenger from amongHe sent among them an Messenger from among
themselves,themselves, rehearsingrehearsing unto them (unto them (YATLU- ‘ALAI-HIMYATLU- ‘ALAI-HIM))
the Signs of Allah,the Signs of Allah, sanctifyingsanctifying them (them (YUZAK-KEE-HIMYUZAK-KEE-HIM),),
andand instructinginstructing them (them (YU-’AL-LIMUHUMYU-’AL-LIMUHUM) in Scripture) in Scripture
and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been inand Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in
manifest error.”manifest error.”
((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164))

““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middleAnd thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle
way (way (ummatan wasotanummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with yourthat [with your
lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankindlives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind
((shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naasshuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and the Messenger as a witness over) , and the Messenger as a witness over
you.“you.“
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))

“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and
stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou
their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which
Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly
between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is
the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your
deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah
will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”
(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)

““Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent from everyNor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent from every
expedition remained behind, they could devote themselves to studies inexpedition remained behind, they could devote themselves to studies in
religion (religion (LIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEENLIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEEN) and admonish the people when) and admonish the people when
they return to them― that thus they (may learn) to guard themselvesthey return to them― that thus they (may learn) to guard themselves
(against evil).”(against evil).”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:122Qur’an: Taubah: 9:122))

Say: "Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who doAre those equal, those who know and those who do
not know?not know? It is those who are endued with understandingIt is those who are endued with understanding
that receive admonition.“that receive admonition.“
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 9))

““So ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. thoseSo ask the people of the ‘Remembrance’ (i.e. those
who know) in matters which you do not know.“who know) in matters which you do not know.“
((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 7))

““Verily those who truly fear Allah from among HisVerily those who truly fear Allah from among His
Servants, those who have knowledge (Servants, those who have knowledge (AL-’ULAMAAL-’ULAMA):):
for Allah is Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving.“for Allah is Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving.“
((Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28Qur’an: Fatir: 35: 28))

““ Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those ofAllah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of
you who believe and who have been granted Knowledge (you who believe and who have been granted Knowledge (UU-UU-
TUL-’ILMATUL-’ILMA): and Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.”): and Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.”
((Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11Qur’an: Mujadilah: 58: 11))

He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleasesHe (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom wisdom; and he to whom wisdom
is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowingis granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the; but none will grasp the
message but men of understanding.“message but men of understanding.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 269Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 269))

“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will
make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the religion(Deen);
and for everything there is a pillar, and the pillar of this religion
is AL-FIQH – (the profound understanding of the Deen); a
learned scholar (of the Deen) is more difficult upon satan than
a thousand worshippers.”
((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))

““Whosoever sets out upon the path in which to seekWhosoever sets out upon the path in which to seek
knowledge (knowledge (‘ILMA‘ILMA), Allah will make easy for him the), Allah will make easy for him the
path to Paradise.”path to Paradise.”
((Reported by Abu Daud & TirmidziReported by Abu Daud & Tirmidzi))

““The best onesThe best ones amongst you is the person who makes youamongst you is the person who makes you
remember Allahremember Allah when you look upon himwhen you look upon him; and; and whenever hewhenever he
speaksspeaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), andit increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and withwith
his deedshis deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”
((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

““Knowledge is not from the listening of much narrations (orKnowledge is not from the listening of much narrations (or
merely reading books), verily knowledge is light (whichmerely reading books), verily knowledge is light (which
Allah s.w.t.) into the heart.”Allah s.w.t.) into the heart.”
((Saying ofSaying of ** Ibnu Mas’ud r.aIbnu Mas’ud r.a.).)
* The famous companion (SAHABI) of the Prophet s.a.a.w.The famous companion (SAHABI) of the Prophet s.a.a.w.

* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m. said:
““The most meritorious of knowledge is knowledge of the ‘The most meritorious of knowledge is knowledge of the ‘HaalHaal’’
(spiritual state); and the most meritorious of actions (deeds) is(spiritual state); and the most meritorious of actions (deeds) is
to maintain one’s standing (goodly spiritual state attainedto maintain one’s standing (goodly spiritual state attained).”).”
•The famous student of Imam Abu Hanifah r.h.mThe famous student of Imam Abu Hanifah r.h.m.
amongst the teachers of Imam Ash-Shafi’ie r.h.m

• REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
Our concern should be towards drawing close to AllahOur concern should be towards drawing close to Allah
spiritually described as states (spiritually described as states (HaalHaal). In the incremental). In the incremental
states which we gained, we must strive to maintain withstates which we gained, we must strive to maintain with
‘amal‘amal (practice) as we can regress. When ‘(practice) as we can regress. When ‘istiqomahistiqomah’ in’ in
one’s Haal is achieved (i.e. consistent), it is called ‘one’s Haal is achieved (i.e. consistent), it is called ‘MaqomMaqom’’

““Learn (seek knowledge)! For the learning is an adornment forLearn (seek knowledge)! For the learning is an adornment for
the one who (strive and) possesses it; a virtue and a prelude tothe one who (strive and) possesses it; a virtue and a prelude to
every praiseworthy action.”every praiseworthy action.”

Certainly, this is from the Islamic perspective ofCertainly, this is from the Islamic perspective of
knowledge linked toknowledge linked to ‘ibaadah‘ibaadah – not the secularist-culture– not the secularist-culture
of learning which is attached to value-system quiteof learning which is attached to value-system quite
opposed to Islamic ideals.opposed to Islamic ideals.

““Give yourself up to the study of jurisprudence (FIQH), for the
knowledge of jurisprudence is the best guide to piety and the fear
of God and it is the straightest path to the ultimate goal.”.”
““FiqhFiqh” – literally means “profound understanding (of the” – literally means “profound understanding (of the
Deen)” – ref: al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which laterDeen)” – ref: al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later
was used to refer to the studies of Islamic jurisprudence.was used to refer to the studies of Islamic jurisprudence.

• “It is the milestone leading to the ways of proper guidance;
it is the fortress that saves [one] from all hardships. “
Again, one has to understand Islam’s value system whichAgain, one has to understand Islam’s value system which
do not separate the eternal goodness and hardship indo not separate the eternal goodness and hardship in
Hereafter with present life which is temporary andHereafter with present life which is temporary and
fleeting. Thus, those with secular worldview, may not befleeting. Thus, those with secular worldview, may not be
able to appreciate profoundly this message.able to appreciate profoundly this message.

“Indeed, one godly person versed in jurisprudence is more
powerful against Satan than a thousand [ordinary]
worshippers.”• REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
Only by knowing the boundaries between obedience andOnly by knowing the boundaries between obedience and
disobedience, instilled withdisobedience, instilled with TaqwaTaqwa (fear of transgression)(fear of transgression)
that can effectively equip a Muslim against being temptedthat can effectively equip a Muslim against being tempted
or deceived by Satan. Thus, the emphasis upon thisor deceived by Satan. Thus, the emphasis upon this
knowledge.knowledge.

““The knowledge is what benefits,The knowledge is what benefits,
not what is memorized”not what is memorized”
((Imam Muhammad Idris ash-Shafi’e rhm. aImam Muhammad Idris ash-Shafi’e rhm. a.).)

WARNING
WARNING
““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue withWhoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with
the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;
or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;
Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”
((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))

““We are (much) in need of a littleWe are (much) in need of a little AdabAdab, from (that of), from (that of)
going out (seeking) after much ofgoing out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm‘ilm (knowledge)” –(knowledge)” –
(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)

"Indeed the"Indeed the scholarsscholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fallare the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall
into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? Theinto covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The
merchants and businessmenmerchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they areare the trustees of Allah, so if they are
treacherous, who can be trusted? Thetreacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allahare the guests of Allah
so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whomso if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom
can we defeat the enemies? The righteous andcan we defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic onesascetic ones are theare the
kings of the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. havekings of the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who), who
shall be followed? Theshall be followed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherdsare the shepherds
(protectors) of the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who(protectors) of the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who
shall protect the flock?"shall protect the flock?"
- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak

““((‘ilm‘ilm) Knowledge without) Knowledge without AdabAdab,,
is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);
andand AdabAdab without knowledge (without knowledge (‘ilm‘ilm) ,) ,
is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”

 Purify his soul (Purify his soul (nafsnafs) from impure) from impure
traits and blameworthytraits and blameworthy
characteristics.characteristics.
Such as:-Such as:-
‘‘ujubujub (self-conceit)(self-conceit)
JuJuhhudud (ungrateful, obstinacy)(ungrateful, obstinacy)
KibrKibr (arrogance)(arrogance)
HasdHasd (jealousy)(jealousy)
Riya’Riya’ (ostentatious)(ostentatious)
Hub al-jahHub al-jah (love for status)(love for status)
Hub ad-dunyaHub ad-dunya (love of the world)(love of the world)
Etc.Etc. .. amongst others ...... amongst others ....
He is indeed successful who purifyHe is indeed successful who purify
and causes it to grow,and causes it to grow,
((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10))

 Remove impediments (affairs of the world)Remove impediments (affairs of the world)
to devote with undivided attention to theto devote with undivided attention to the
study.study.
““Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))

 Never scorn knowledge nor exaltNever scorn knowledge nor exalt
himself/herself over the teacher.himself/herself over the teacher.
““Whosever has humility (tawwadhu’),Whosever has humility (tawwadhu’),
Allah will raise his rank (and status);Allah will raise his rank (and status);
and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur)and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur)
Allah will humiliate him.”Allah will humiliate him.”
((Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.))
Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬‫ﷺ‬ said:

 Observe priority in learning and submitObserve priority in learning and submit
to the advise of the teacher in theto the advise of the teacher in the
matters of his learning.matters of his learning.
““... and be satisfied with your ignorance... and be satisfied with your ignorance
if you have wronged a teacher.”if you have wronged a teacher.”
A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”

 Must be patient and not be hasty inMust be patient and not be hasty in
learning as one may need to masterlearning as one may need to master
praiseworthy knowledge.praiseworthy knowledge.
Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬‫ﷺ‬ said:
““Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas)Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas)
hastiness is from satan.”hastiness is from satan.”
((Hadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.aHadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.a.).)

 Do not attempt to address every branch ofDo not attempt to address every branch of
knowledge but must observe order and begin withknowledge but must observe order and begin with
the most important.the most important.
O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward beforeO ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before
Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah:Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah:
for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))

 Learn to ascertain the noble nature ofLearn to ascertain the noble nature of
this or other science.this or other science. Such as to know value & priority:-Such as to know value & priority:-
Fardh ‘AinFardh ‘Ain (personal obligation)(personal obligation)
Fardh KifayaFardh Kifaya (community obligation)(community obligation)
MuqaddimatMuqaddimat (introductory)(introductory)
MukhtasarMukhtasar (Summary)(Summary)
MufasssalMufasssal (Detail)(Detail)
MujmalMujmal (General)(General)
KhususiyaKhususiya (Specialised)(Specialised)
UsulUsul (Principles)(Principles)
Furu’Furu’ (Branches or secondary)(Branches or secondary)
Manfa’atManfa’at (beneficial)(beneficial)
Ghoyr Manfa’atGhoyr Manfa’at (not beneficial)(not beneficial)
Etc.Etc. .. amongst others.. amongst others ........

 Purpose of learning is for the adornment of innerPurpose of learning is for the adornment of inner
self with virtues – seeking nearness to Allahself with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah
(“(“Taqarrub-il-lAllaahTaqarrub-il-lAllaah”) and attainment of piety”) and attainment of piety
(“(“TaqwaTaqwa”).”).
Verily the most honoured of you in the sightVerily the most honoured of you in the sight
of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))

IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) ofVerily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (merit) of
that action is (to be measured) in accordancethat action is (to be measured) in accordance
with what is intended ... ”with what is intended ... ”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))

IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
““ ...... Thus he who migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger,
then his migration is for Allah and His Messenger. And he who
migrates seeking to gain worldly benefits or for the sake of
marrying a woman, then his migration is for that which
he has intended.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))

Avoid polemics.Avoid polemics.
(Difference between(Difference between Maslahat al-mursalaMaslahat al-mursala andand Bid’ahBid’ah))
1.1. NiyyatNiyyat : Essentials (: Essentials (ruknrukn ’’) in every worship (servitude).) in every worship (servitude).
2.2. Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.
3.3. In language that one understands.In language that one understands.
4.4. Conscious awareness accompanying the act.Conscious awareness accompanying the act.
5.5. Clarity of action and purpose.Clarity of action and purpose.
6.6. To eradicate ambiguity.To eradicate ambiguity.
7.7. Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.

As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated byAs an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by
Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-HaddadImam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad
((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.

““I intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to shareI intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to share
benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s)benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s)
bestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to thebestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to the
teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of Histeachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of His
MessengerMessenger ‫ﷺ‬‫ﷺ‬. , to invite towards the right guidance, to show. , to invite towards the right guidance, to show
to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please Allahto the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please Allah
s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (Hiss.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (His
acceptance and) His reward. Amin”acceptance and) His reward. Amin”
As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated byAs an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by
Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-HaddadImam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad
((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.

 Refer also to the traditional text :Refer also to the traditional text :
“Ta’lim Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum”
““INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OFINSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF
LEARNING”LEARNING”
by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.
TO BE CONTINUED .....TO BE CONTINUED ..... INSHA-ALLAHINSHA-ALLAH

BEGINNING OFBEGINNING OF
CLASS / LESSONCLASS / LESSON
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011
IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAH
MOST COMPASSIONATEMOST COMPASSIONATE
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
Du’a taught by my mentor, al-Ustaz Muhammad bin Sa’id Semarang, as well as my other traditional Asaatizah.
May Allah reward them all with every goodness., and grant upon us, our parents and them, His Mercy and His Forgiveness.
All the Praises belongs to Allah,All the Praises belongs to Allah,
Lord (Sustainer) of the worlds.Lord (Sustainer) of the worlds.
AL-AL-HHAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HI – ROB-BIL – ‘AA-LA-MEENAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HI – ROB-BIL – ‘AA-LA-MEEN

Salutations and Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah,Salutations and Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah,
Muhammad, son of ‘Abdullah;Muhammad, son of ‘Abdullah;
WA-WA- SWSWOLAA -TU – WAS- SA-LAA-MU - ‘ALAA- ROSUU-LIL-LAAHOLAA -TU – WAS- SA-LAA-MU - ‘ALAA- ROSUU-LIL-LAAH
MUMUHHAM-MAD – IB-NU – ‘ABDILLAAHAM-MAD – IB-NU – ‘ABDILLAAH

and upon his Household and Companions,and upon his Household and Companions,
and all who follow and are loyal to himand all who follow and are loyal to him
(and support him in his cause).(and support him in his cause).
WA- ‘ALAA – AA - LIHI – WA –WA- ‘ALAA – AA - LIHI – WA –SWSWOH- BIHI –OH- BIHI –
WA-MAN – TA-BI- ’A-HU – WA – WAA - LAHWA-MAN – TA-BI- ’A-HU – WA – WAA - LAH

ROB-BANAA- AN-FA’-NAA -BI-MAA- ‘AL-LAM-TA-NAA
O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us.

ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzEE- YAN-FA- ‘U-NA
O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.

ROB-BI –FAQ-QIH-NAA -WA -FAQ-QIH – AH-LA-NAA
O Lord! Grant upon us profound understanding,
(as also grant upon) our family members.
.

WA –QO-RAA-BAA-TIN-LA-NAA -FEE -DEE-NI-NAA
MA-’ A -AH-LIL-QUTw-RI- UN-THA - WA DzA-KAR
And also to those in the Faith who are close to us ,
Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male.

ALLAA-HUM-MAJ- ’AL-NAA - HAA-DEE-NAA - MUH-TA-DEEN
O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and
who are (always) guided (by Your Guidance) .

GHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA - LAA- MU-DwIL-LEENGHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA - LAA- MU-DwIL-LEEN
Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.

ALLAA-HUM - MAH-DI-NAA BI – HU-DAAK
O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance.

WAJ-’AL-NAA MIM-MAN - YU-SAA - RI-’U – FEE - RI-DwAAK
And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You.

WA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAKWA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAK
And do not let us be protected (by others) exceptAnd do not let us be protected (by others) except
only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).

WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFAWA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA
AM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAKAM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAK
And do not make us to be of those who differ fromAnd do not make us to be of those who differ from
Your command and are disobedient towards You.Your command and are disobedient towards You.

WA-WA- HHAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEELAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEEL
And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best ProtectorAnd sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector..

WA- LAA -WA- LAA - HHAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAAAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA
BIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEMBIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEM
And there is no power nor strength except with AllahAnd there is no power nor strength except with Allah
The Most High, the Most Esteem.The Most High, the Most Esteem.

WA- SwOL-LALLAA-HU- ‘ALAA SAY-DI-NAA - MUHAMMADIN
WA ‘ALAA – AA-LIHI -WA SwOH-BI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM
And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our
Leader Muhammad, and upon His household
and Companions .

WAL-WAL-HHAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-NAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-N
And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.
AA-MEE-N

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