[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2015)-#3 -daily-application-(understand-ummah-muhammad)-(7-february-2015)

UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)
Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English
Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 3LESSON # 3
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)”
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of
Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the
Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from
Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”
(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)
Daily application of FIQHDaily application of FIQH
•OUR UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THEOUR UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE
UMMAH OF MUHAMMAD S.A.A.WUMMAH OF MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W
Updated 7 FEBRUARY 2015
PARTPART # 2# 2
((20152015))

TA’ARUF AND SHORT GROUP DISCUSSION
 What are the various problems faced by theWhat are the various problems faced by the UMMAHUMMAH here, today?here, today?
1.1. List them according to order of how grave (serious) they are.List them according to order of how grave (serious) they are.
2.2. Identify their causes (direct/indirect) and suggest what kind ofIdentify their causes (direct/indirect) and suggest what kind of
solution you think should be embarked (short-term/long-term)solution you think should be embarked (short-term/long-term)
Break into groupings (of not more
than 8 person in each).
Do brief introduction of each other.
Proceed to discuss
“Salaam .. Nice to get to know you.
…. So …….What have we learnt?”

EXCERPTS FROM:
LESSONS ON ISLAMICLESSONS ON ISLAMIC
CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADAB
By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
TASAWWUR ISLAM

O YOU who have attained to faith!O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves forward inDo not put yourselves forward in
the presence of [what] and Allah His Messenger [may havethe presence of [what] and Allah His Messenger [may have
ordained]ordained], but remain conscious of and fear (transgressing against), but remain conscious of and fear (transgressing against)
Allah: for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”Allah: for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))
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 The most basic ‘The most basic ‘ADABADAB’ as Muslim (who submits to the Will of Allah) can’ as Muslim (who submits to the Will of Allah) can
succinctly described in this verse.succinctly described in this verse.
 This therefore reinforces the need to be, not only learned in theThis therefore reinforces the need to be, not only learned in the DeenDeen,,
but to be committed to living a life filled withbut to be committed to living a life filled with TAQWATAQWA – ever conscious– ever conscious
of Allah fearing transgression against Him; ever in obedience to His willof Allah fearing transgression against Him; ever in obedience to His will
as taught and exemplified by His Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w.; beingas taught and exemplified by His Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w.; being
concerned with whatever Allah and His Messenger are concerned with;concerned with whatever Allah and His Messenger are concerned with;
prioritizing them before our personal concerns.prioritizing them before our personal concerns.
 The phrase “The phrase “Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!” would imply striving inwould imply striving in
Al-Islam at the level ofAl-Islam at the level of IIHHSANSAN.. AndAnd TASAWWUF/SUFISMTASAWWUF/SUFISM can thus becan thus be
described asdescribed as “the practice of“the practice of AD-DEEN AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN AL-ISLAM at the level ofat the level of IIHHSANSAN.”.”

““Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah,Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me (FAT-TA-BI-’UUNI)follow me (FAT-TA-BI-’UUNI),,
[and] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is[and] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is
much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31))
TASAWWUR ISLAM

 The command “The command “follow me (FAT-TA-BI-’UU-NI)follow me (FAT-TA-BI-’UU-NI) “ contextually was in“ contextually was in
response to those claiming to love Allah – is most telling. Most of us areresponse to those claiming to love Allah – is most telling. Most of us are
presumptuous and may not realize the special (nay, a conditional)presumptuous and may not realize the special (nay, a conditional)
requirement to deserving Allah’s love and forgiveness – i.e. following therequirement to deserving Allah’s love and forgiveness – i.e. following the
SUNNAHSUNNAH (ways of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.).(ways of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.).
 Even those following the Qur’an have to truly conform toEven those following the Qur’an have to truly conform to how thehow the
teacher of the Qur’an (Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.)teacher of the Qur’an (Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.) has taught andhas taught and
explained. Yet today, there some who are trying to infer their ownexplained. Yet today, there some who are trying to infer their own
explanations and interpretations to what they selectively read. Also inexplanations and interpretations to what they selectively read. Also in
learning oflearning of AAHHADITHADITH, whereas in the Qur’an Allah use the term “, whereas in the Qur’an Allah use the term “AL-AL-
HIKMAHHIKMAH” although it imply” although it imply AS-SUNNAHAS-SUNNAH – (this choice of term) imply such– (this choice of term) imply such
a profound significance.a profound significance.

"The Parable of myself and that of my Ummah"The Parable of myself and that of my Ummah
isis that of a man who kindled a firethat of a man who kindled a fire, and the, and the
flies and moths began flying into it - andflies and moths began flying into it - and I amI am
trying to prevent you from diving into ittrying to prevent you from diving into it.“.“
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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((** plural of word “plural of word “ImamImam” – meaning ‘leader’ in general usage,” – meaning ‘leader’ in general usage,
but here, especially in the matter of religion)."but here, especially in the matter of religion)."
"I only fear for my Ummah from"I only fear for my Ummah from
the misguidingthe misguiding A-IMMAHA-IMMAH**
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"A group among"A group among my Ummah will continue tomy Ummah will continue to
follow the truth and prevailfollow the truth and prevail, and those who, and those who
oppose them will not be able to harm them,oppose them will not be able to harm them,
until the command of Allah comes to passuntil the command of Allah comes to pass.“.“
((Hadith reported by Ibnu MajahHadith reported by Ibnu Majah))
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““O you who have attained to faith! If you pay heed to some ofO you who have attained to faith! If you pay heed to some of thosethose
to whom revelation was vouchsafed aforetime *to whom revelation was vouchsafed aforetime *, they might cause, they might cause
you to renounce the truth after you have come to believe [in it].”you to renounce the truth after you have come to believe [in it].”
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* THE People of the Book – Jews and Christians

 The command warns us Muslims to be wary and cautious from whom weThe command warns us Muslims to be wary and cautious from whom we
derive our knowledge, advice, direction and guidance. Unfortunatelyderive our knowledge, advice, direction and guidance. Unfortunately
today, Muslims have already accepted trend of getting knowledge oftoday, Muslims have already accepted trend of getting knowledge of
theirtheir DEENDEEN from dubious source especially those Orientalists (and theirfrom dubious source especially those Orientalists (and their
agenda) or Orientalists-minded or Secularist who may be Muslims.agenda) or Orientalists-minded or Secularist who may be Muslims.
 The traditionalThe traditional UlamaUlama’ of Islam, “’ of Islam, “The Heirs to the ProphetsThe Heirs to the Prophets”, are being,”, are being,
maligned, marginalized, sidelined, ignored and their efforts undermined.maligned, marginalized, sidelined, ignored and their efforts undermined.
Even the knowledge (andEven the knowledge (and ADABADAB) as to who they are, is seemingly) as to who they are, is seemingly
forgotten or lost, while sources from other faith system are beingforgotten or lost, while sources from other faith system are being
popularized “popularized “shamelesslyshamelessly” as though Islamic heritage has become” as though Islamic heritage has become
‘bankrupt’ or redundant in their mind – (.e. those Muslim ‘‘bankrupt’ or redundant in their mind – (.e. those Muslim ‘eliteselites’ who are’ who are
in awe of the West and the ‘modern, progressive’ learning system.in awe of the West and the ‘modern, progressive’ learning system.

LIZARD’S HOLE
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““You will most certainly follow the ways of thoseYou will most certainly follow the ways of those
who came before you, arm’s length by arm’swho came before you, arm’s length by arm’s
length, forearm’s length by forearm’s length, handlength, forearm’s length by forearm’s length, hand
span by hand span, until even if they entered a holespan by hand span, until even if they entered a hole
of aof a DwDwABBABB (desert lizard) you will enter it too.”(desert lizard) you will enter it too.”
They said: “O Messenger of Allah, (do you mean)They said: “O Messenger of Allah, (do you mean)
thethe Jews aJews and thend the ChristiansChristians?”?”
He said: “Who else?”He said: “Who else?”
((Hadith reported by Ibn MajahHadith reported by Ibn Majah))
LIZARD’S HOLE
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““And how could you deny the truth when it isAnd how could you deny the truth when it is unto you that Allah'sunto you that Allah's
messages are being conveyed, and it is in your midst that His Messengermessages are being conveyed, and it is in your midst that His Messenger
lives?lives? But he who holds fast unto Allah has already been guided onto aBut he who holds fast unto Allah has already been guided onto a
straight way (straight way (SWSWIRAA-TWAL-MUSTAQEEMIRAA-TWAL-MUSTAQEEM).”).”
TASAWWUR ISLAM

 As Muslims, we are indeed blessed because the teaching ofAs Muslims, we are indeed blessed because the teaching of AD-DEE-NUL-AD-DEE-NUL-
ISLAMISLAM has, in fact, been preserved and faithfully transmitted byhas, in fact, been preserved and faithfully transmitted by
generations of teacher-scholar traditionally.generations of teacher-scholar traditionally.
 Yet today, with internet and social-media; with easy exposure to non-Yet today, with internet and social-media; with easy exposure to non-
traditional or even ‘secular’ approaches to learning; with calloustraditional or even ‘secular’ approaches to learning; with callous
disregard fordisregard for ADABADAB; etc. leading to a truncation in the way many; etc. leading to a truncation in the way many
understand their own history, identity, heritage and even of Al-Islam –understand their own history, identity, heritage and even of Al-Islam –
this Qur’anic verse summed up what we Muslims are in dire need of.this Qur’anic verse summed up what we Muslims are in dire need of.
 After all, we seek from Allah SWT to guide us upon theAfter all, we seek from Allah SWT to guide us upon the SWSWIRAA-TWAL-IRAA-TWAL-
MUSTAQEEMMUSTAQEEM – and therefore, this is a direct response as guidance …. An– and therefore, this is a direct response as guidance …. An
urgent priority requiring “urgent priority requiring “holding fastholding fast” to, not mere learning !” to, not mere learning !

“O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of (and fear) Allah
with all the consciousness (TAQWA) that is due to Him, and do not
allow death to overtake you ere you have surrendered yourselves
unto Him (MUSLIMUUN).”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102)
TASAWWUR ISLAM

 As Muslims, the first pillar is theAs Muslims, the first pillar is the SHAHAADA-TAINSHAHAADA-TAIN --
 a serious commitment to uphold witha serious commitment to uphold with TAQWATAQWA;;
 a sacred spiritual covenant renewed;a sacred spiritual covenant renewed;
 a solemn pledge to holdfast to throughout our life;a solemn pledge to holdfast to throughout our life;
 a preparation for the trial and tribulation that most certainly bea preparation for the trial and tribulation that most certainly be
given;given;
 the actualization towards becoming whom we should be above allthe actualization towards becoming whom we should be above all
other identity;other identity;
 the entrance into a single universal (the entrance into a single universal (UMMAHUMMAH) community of Faith) community of Faith
((TAUTAUHHEEDEED) transcending racial, geographical, time and history;) transcending racial, geographical, time and history;
 Which therefore mustWhich therefore must be consistentlybe consistently andand fervently upheldfervently upheld, till, till deathdeath..

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““AndAnd hold fast, all togetherhold fast, all together, unto the, unto the bond with Allahbond with Allah, and, and
do not draw apart from one anotherdo not draw apart from one another. And remember the. And remember the
blessings which Allah has bestowed upon you: how, whenblessings which Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when
you were enemies,you were enemies, He brought your hearts together, so thatHe brought your hearts together, so that
through His blessing you became brethrenthrough His blessing you became brethren; and [how, when]; and [how, when]
you were on the brink of a fiery abyss.you were on the brink of a fiery abyss. He saved you from itHe saved you from it..
In this way Allah makes clear His messages unto you, so thatIn this way Allah makes clear His messages unto you, so that
you might find guidance,.”you might find guidance,.”

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““Adhere to theAdhere to the Jama'ahJama'ah, beware of separation,, beware of separation,
for indeed Ash-Shaitan is with one, and he isfor indeed Ash-Shaitan is with one, and he is
further away from two.further away from two.
Whoever wants the best place in Paradise, thenWhoever wants the best place in Paradise, then
let him stick to thelet him stick to the Jama'ahJama'ah..
Whoever rejoices with his good deeds andWhoever rejoices with his good deeds and
grieves over his evil deeds, then that is thegrieves over his evil deeds, then that is the
believer among you.”believer among you.”

A Lion had been watching three Bullocks feeding in an open field. He
had tried to attack them several times, but they had kept together, and
helped each other to drive him off.
The Lion had little hope of eating them, for he was no match for three
strong Bullocks with their sharp horns and hoofs. But he could not keep
away from that field, for it is hard to resist watching a good meal, even
when there is little chance of getting it.

Then one day the Bullocks had a quarrel, and when the hungry Lion
came to look at them and lick his chops as he was accustomed to do,
he found them in separate corners of the field, as far away from one
another as they could get.
It was now an easy matter for the Lion to attack them one at a time,
and this he proceeded to do with the greatest satisfaction and relish.

 Individually as Muslims, we don’t stand a chance.Individually as Muslims, we don’t stand a chance.
 ThisThis UMMAHUMMAH has been built upon the Divinely ordained brotherhoodhas been built upon the Divinely ordained brotherhood
((UKHUWWAHUKHUWWAH), united collectively upon one divinely-inspired leadership), united collectively upon one divinely-inspired leadership
of the Last Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.; sharing a common creed andof the Last Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.; sharing a common creed and
vision; linked to a common history, heritage and legacy; committed tovision; linked to a common history, heritage and legacy; committed to
sharing its message of Truth and spreading Mercy (sharing its message of Truth and spreading Mercy (RARAHHMAHMAH) to all inviting) to all inviting
them towards the Way of ourthem towards the Way of our ROBBROBB with Wisdom, beautiful preaching andwith Wisdom, beautiful preaching and
with reasoned, rational intellectual engagement (with reasoned, rational intellectual engagement (DA’AWAHDA’AWAH).).
 One of the key priority to achieving this is the strengthening bond ofOne of the key priority to achieving this is the strengthening bond of
UKHUWWAHUKHUWWAH. Yet in reality today, relations between Muslims are being. Yet in reality today, relations between Muslims are being
undermined; being confused by others into doubting our own Faith;undermined; being confused by others into doubting our own Faith;
leading to senseless disputations and disagreement among ourselves.leading to senseless disputations and disagreement among ourselves.

 The dominant motivational idea for success being advocated inThe dominant motivational idea for success being advocated in
contemporary education is the personal, individual ‘self-preservation’,contemporary education is the personal, individual ‘self-preservation’,
 Even if one denies this rather ‘selfish Egocentric’ sounding motive butEven if one denies this rather ‘selfish Egocentric’ sounding motive but
claim a collective concern, then it would be towards some oligarchicclaim a collective concern, then it would be towards some oligarchic
grouping, or a corporate ideal which you belong to, or made-createdgrouping, or a corporate ideal which you belong to, or made-created
organization - whereas as Muslims, the foremost concern should be fororganization - whereas as Muslims, the foremost concern should be for
UMMAH –MUHAMMADUMMAH –MUHAMMAD which transcends above and beyond all these.which transcends above and beyond all these.
 Failure to understand the significance of this, Muslims can easily beFailure to understand the significance of this, Muslims can easily be
instigated provoked and pitted against each other.instigated provoked and pitted against each other.
 Our weakness is our lack of unity, stemming from ingratitude towardsOur weakness is our lack of unity, stemming from ingratitude towards
Allah’s bestowal ofAllah’s bestowal of UKHUWWAHUKHUWWAH, allowing it to be trampled by our, allowing it to be trampled by our
‘‘individualismindividualism’ exacerbated by a secular-materialistic educational system.’ exacerbated by a secular-materialistic educational system.

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““ If there are three men in a village or in the desert amongIf there are three men in a village or in the desert among
whom prayer is not offered (in congregation), the devil has gotwhom prayer is not offered (in congregation), the devil has got
the mastery over them. So observe (prayer) in congregation),the mastery over them. So observe (prayer) in congregation),
for the wolf eats only the straggling animal.for the wolf eats only the straggling animal. ““
((Hadith reported by Abu DawudHadith reported by Abu Dawud))

“…“… and thatand that there might grow out of you a communitythere might grow out of you a community [of people][of people]
whowho inviteinvite unto all that is good, andunto all that is good, and enjoinenjoin the doing of what is rightthe doing of what is right
andand forbidforbid the doing of what is wrong: and it is they, they who shallthe doing of what is wrong: and it is they, they who shall
attain to a happy state (attain to a happy state (AL-MUF-LI-AL-MUF-LI-HHUUNUUN)!”)!”
TASAWWUR ISLAM

 DA’AWAHDA’AWAH, as the prophetic legacy should be the overarching concern,, as the prophetic legacy should be the overarching concern,
being a collective obligation that must be upheld by thisbeing a collective obligation that must be upheld by this UMMAHUMMAH..
 The term ‘The term ‘FARDHU-KIFAA-YAHFARDHU-KIFAA-YAH’ actually means “’ actually means “obligatory duty uponobligatory duty upon
the community that must be sufficiently fulfilledthe community that must be sufficiently fulfilled “ - If not, every“ - If not, every
individual Muslim in this Ummah will be considered to have sinned byindividual Muslim in this Ummah will be considered to have sinned by
omission.omission.
 Therefore it is that for those who can, let a group of them must striveTherefore it is that for those who can, let a group of them must strive
to equip themselves with the profound knowledge of theto equip themselves with the profound knowledge of the DEENDEEN..

 DA’AWAHDA’AWAH, as the prophetic legacy should be the overarching concern,, as the prophetic legacy should be the overarching concern,
being a collective obligation that must be upheld by thisbeing a collective obligation that must be upheld by this UMMAHUMMAH..
 The termThe term ‘‘FARDHU-KIFAA-YAHFARDHU-KIFAA-YAH’ actually means “’ actually means “obligatory duty uponobligatory duty upon
the community that must be sufficiently fulfilledthe community that must be sufficiently fulfilled “ - If not, every“ - If not, every
individual Muslim in this Ummah will be considered to have sinned byindividual Muslim in this Ummah will be considered to have sinned by
omission.omission.
 Therefore it is that for those who can, let a group of them must striveTherefore it is that for those who can, let a group of them must strive
to equip themselves with the profound knowledge of theto equip themselves with the profound knowledge of the DEEN.DEEN.
“…“… a contingent could devote themselves to studies ina contingent could devote themselves to studies in
the religion (the religion (LIYAT-TAFAQ-QAHU-FID-DEENLIYAT-TAFAQ-QAHU-FID-DEEN)”)”
((Q:Taubah: 9: 122Q:Taubah: 9: 122))

 ‘‘DA’AWAH’ – call or invite –DA’AWAH’ – call or invite – although originally, it specifically is towardsalthough originally, it specifically is towards
every non-Muslim, its spirit of calling continues for the Muslim in what isevery non-Muslim, its spirit of calling continues for the Muslim in what is
termed “termed “ISLAISLAHH” – a” – a continuous educative process of making them bettercontinuous educative process of making them better
Muslims, reform or reconcileMuslims, reform or reconcile. The traditional mode would still be with the. The traditional mode would still be with the
same spirit of Da’awah (invite with Wisdom) yetsame spirit of Da’awah (invite with Wisdom) yet with slight differencewith slight difference inin
that they would have to bethat they would have to be orderedordered, be, be commandedcommanded to –to – AL-’AMRAL-’AMR andand
eveneven prohibitedprohibited from –from – AN-NAHYUAN-NAHYU; not just in knowing.; not just in knowing.
 TheirTheir education with Islameducation with Islam is therefore not merely to teach a subjectis therefore not merely to teach a subject
called “called “ISLAMISLAM” (as in” (as in IRKIRK or its experimented varieties) , but rather aor its experimented varieties) , but rather a
regimented program, instilling conviction with discipline, ensuring everyregimented program, instilling conviction with discipline, ensuring every
MuslimMuslim be subjected to and nurtured with Al-Islambe subjected to and nurtured with Al-Islam..
 Conforming, rather than be satisfied merely by informing.Conforming, rather than be satisfied merely by informing.

"The parable of the"The parable of the one who upholds Allah's laws and the oneone who upholds Allah's laws and the one
who breaches themwho breaches them, is that of a people who drew lots on a, is that of a people who drew lots on a
ship at sea. Some of them got the upper part, and some ofship at sea. Some of them got the upper part, and some of
them the lower part.them the lower part. Those on the lower part ascended to getThose on the lower part ascended to get
water, spilling it upon those upper partwater, spilling it upon those upper part. So those in the upper. So those in the upper
part say:part say: 'We will not leave you to come up here and bother'We will not leave you to come up here and bother
us.us.' Then those on the lower part say:' Then those on the lower part say: 'We should make a hole'We should make a hole
in the lower part, so we can get waterin the lower part, so we can get water.' If they take them by.' If they take them by
the hand and stop them, then they will save all of them, and ifthe hand and stop them, then they will save all of them, and if
they leave them, they will all drown."‘they leave them, they will all drown."‘
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 With exposure (or rather being immersed) to secular-system, whenceWith exposure (or rather being immersed) to secular-system, whence
today with the liberal idea being propagated, many young Muslims havetoday with the liberal idea being propagated, many young Muslims have
begun to imitate extolling ‘freedom’ and ‘individuality’ as a birthright.begun to imitate extolling ‘freedom’ and ‘individuality’ as a birthright.
 Post-modernist creed-like slogan of skepticism towards all that isPost-modernist creed-like slogan of skepticism towards all that is
traditional, is now the trend embraced by a few of those Muslims whotraditional, is now the trend embraced by a few of those Muslims who
think of themselves as being the “think of themselves as being the “elites, intellectuals, progressive, liberal-elites, intellectuals, progressive, liberal-
minded, rational, moderate, academic, etcminded, rational, moderate, academic, etc.”.”
 When they kept it to themselves, there was not much of a problem. ButWhen they kept it to themselves, there was not much of a problem. But
now, this insidious ‘trend’ has emerged even to challenge and even hijacknow, this insidious ‘trend’ has emerged even to challenge and even hijack
Islamic discourse. The proverbialIslamic discourse. The proverbial UMMATICUMMATIC – ship, is being undermined.– ship, is being undermined.
 Thus, this Qur’anic verse has serious immediate relevance to be heeded.Thus, this Qur’anic verse has serious immediate relevance to be heeded.

““And be not like those who have drawn apart from one anotherAnd be not like those who have drawn apart from one another
and haveand have taken to conflicting viewstaken to conflicting views after allafter all evidence of the truthevidence of the truth
has come unto themhas come unto them: for these it is for whom (‘: for these it is for whom (‘AZAA-BUN-’AZEEMAZAA-BUN-’AZEEM))
tremendous suffering is in store…”tremendous suffering is in store…”
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 Yet,Yet, DA’AWAHDA’AWAH andand ISLAISLAHH cannot and must not be done devoid of thecannot and must not be done devoid of the
Guidance of Allah SWT and His Messenger, i.e. without first referring toGuidance of Allah SWT and His Messenger, i.e. without first referring to
the method which has been faithfully applied and proven effective.the method which has been faithfully applied and proven effective.
 We are never to neglect to benefit from the accumulated Wisdom andWe are never to neglect to benefit from the accumulated Wisdom and
experience of ourexperience of our ULAMA’ULAMA’ ,, DU’ATDU’AT - Muballigh, Muallim, Mudarris,- Muballigh, Muallim, Mudarris,
Murabbi, Mu’addibMurabbi, Mu’addib etc. - before adopting ways of others.etc. - before adopting ways of others.
 Local context, history and expertise should be preferred before applyingLocal context, history and expertise should be preferred before applying
others to minimize differences in juristic interpretation and conflictingothers to minimize differences in juristic interpretation and conflicting
approaches. Safeguarding the Unity of Muslims, is of the utmost concernapproaches. Safeguarding the Unity of Muslims, is of the utmost concern
for all who are involved.for all who are involved.
 ADABADAB in followingin following MADZAAHIBMADZAAHIB andand ADABADAB ofof IKHTILAFIKHTILAF, is very important., is very important.

“…“… on the Day [of Judgment] when someon the Day [of Judgment] when some faces will shinefaces will shine [with happiness][with happiness]
and someand some faces will be darkfaces will be dark [with grief]. And as for those with faces[with grief]. And as for those with faces
darkened, [they shall be told:] "Did you deny the truth after havingdarkened, [they shall be told:] "Did you deny the truth after having
attained to faith? Taste, then, this suffering for having denied theattained to faith? Taste, then, this suffering for having denied the
truth!".”truth!".”
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““But as for those with faces shining, they shall be within Allah'sBut as for those with faces shining, they shall be within Allah's
grace (grace (RARAHH-MA-TILLAH-MA-TILLAH) , therein to abide () , therein to abide (KHKHO-LI-DUUNO-LI-DUUN).).
These are Allah's messages (These are Allah's messages (AA-YA-TULLAH)AA-YA-TULLAH): We convey them: We convey them
unto thee, setting forth the truth (unto thee, setting forth the truth (BIL-HAQQBIL-HAQQ), since Allah wills no), since Allah wills no
wrong to His creation.”wrong to His creation.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 107-108Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 107-108))
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 It is profoundly interesting that Allah SWT alludes to “It is profoundly interesting that Allah SWT alludes to “shining facesshining faces” in” in
the “the “day of Judgmentday of Judgment”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which
will continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition itwill continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it
will be, is in terms of whether it “will be, is in terms of whether it “shinesshines” or “” or “darkeneddarkened”.”.
 It is consistent with what Allah SWT says:It is consistent with what Allah SWT says:
””Hence, he who rejects the powers of evil (shaitan) and believes in AllahHence, he who rejects the powers of evil (shaitan) and believes in Allah
has indeedhas indeed taken hold of a support most unfailing,taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall neverwhich shall never
give way: for Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing.”give way: for Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255))

 It is profoundly interestng that Allah SWT alludes to “It is profoundly interestng that Allah SWT alludes to “shining facesshining faces” in the” in the
““day of Judgmentday of Judgment”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which will”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which will
continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will be,continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will be,
is in terms of whether it “is in terms of whether it “shinesshines” or “” or “darkeneddarkened”.”.

 It is profoundly interestng that Allah SWT alludes to “It is profoundly interestng that Allah SWT alludes to “shining facesshining faces” in the” in the
““day of Judgmentday of Judgment”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which will”. For, the reality of our essence is spiritual which will
continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will be,continue to exist into the Hereafter. Yet, how or what condition it will be,
is in terms of whether it “is in terms of whether it “shinesshines” or “” or “darkeneddarkened”.”.
““Allah is the guardian (protector, friend) of those who believe. He bringsAllah is the guardian (protector, friend) of those who believe. He brings
them out of thethem out of the darkness into the lightdarkness into the light; and (as to) those who disbelieve,; and (as to) those who disbelieve,
their guardians (friends) are Shaitans who take them out of thetheir guardians (friends) are Shaitans who take them out of the light intolight into
the darknessthe darkness; they are the inmates of the fire, in it they shall abide.”; they are the inmates of the fire, in it they shall abide.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))

 When we turn our faces (When we turn our faces (WAJHWAJH) to Allah SWT, through striving with) to Allah SWT, through striving with
TAQWATAQWA – exuding– exuding ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSANISLAM-IIMAN-IHSAN; seeking (; seeking (QURBQURB) nearness to Him) nearness to Him
(Allah) - the proverbial Light ((Allah) - the proverbial Light (NUURNUUR), surely the effect would be as Allah), surely the effect would be as Allah
SWT describes in this extra-ordinary profound parable of His Light:SWT describes in this extra-ordinary profound parable of His Light:

 When we turn our faces (When we turn our faces (WAJHWAJH) to Allah SWT, through striving with) to Allah SWT, through striving with
TAQWATAQWA – exuding– exuding ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSANISLAM-IIMAN-IHSAN; seeking (; seeking (QURBQURB) nearness to Him) nearness to Him
(Allah) - the proverbial Light ((Allah) - the proverbial Light (NUURNUUR), surely the effect would be as Allah), surely the effect would be as Allah
SWT describes in this extra-ordinary profound parable of His Light:SWT describes in this extra-ordinary profound parable of His Light:
““Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of HisAllah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His
light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, thelight is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the
glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessedglass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed
olive tree, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would almostolive tree, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would almost
glow even if untouched by fire. Light upon light. Allah guides to Hisglow even if untouched by fire. Light upon light. Allah guides to His
light whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, andlight whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, and
Allah is Knowing of all things.”Allah is Knowing of all things.”
((Qur’an: Nuur: 24: 35Qur’an: Nuur: 24: 35))

“And unto Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is
on earth; and all things go back to Allah [as their source].”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 109)
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““YOU ARE indeed the best community that has ever beenYOU ARE indeed the best community that has ever been
brought forth for [the good of] mankind:brought forth for [the good of] mankind: you enjoinyou enjoin thethe
doing ofdoing of what is rightwhat is right andand forbidforbid the doing ofthe doing of what iswhat is
wrongwrong, and you, and you believe in Allahbelieve in Allah..
Now if the followers of earlier revelation had attained toNow if the followers of earlier revelation had attained to
[this kind of] faith[this kind of] faith, it would have been for their own good;, it would have been for their own good;
[but only few] among them are believers, while most of[but only few] among them are believers, while most of
them are defiantly disobedient:”them are defiantly disobedient:”
((Qur’an:Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 110Aali ‘Imran: 3: 110))

 This ayat affirms and praise the generation (This ayat affirms and praise the generation (AS-AS-HHAABI RAASUU-LILLAHAABI RAASUU-LILLAH),),
as the best of people – reminds us also of what Prophet Muhammadas the best of people – reminds us also of what Prophet Muhammad
s.a.a.w. elaborated further and regard as the best generations – thes.a.a.w. elaborated further and regard as the best generations – the
SALAFUS-SALAFUS-SWSWOLIHOLIH –– for us to emulate their virtues:for us to emulate their virtues:
““The best of mankind – (believers) – are inThe best of mankind – (believers) – are in
my generation, then (a generation) after it,my generation, then (a generation) after it,
and then (another generation) after that.”and then (another generation) after that.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))

 For us Muslims today, it is in their virtues which we have to emulate.For us Muslims today, it is in their virtues which we have to emulate.
We cannot assume to regard this verse as referring to us, unless weWe cannot assume to regard this verse as referring to us, unless we
truly follow them in the way they follow and be faithful to the legacytruly follow them in the way they follow and be faithful to the legacy
of Prophet s.a.a.w.of Prophet s.a.a.w.
 It is not mere ‘individualism’ of fulfilling in strengthening ourIt is not mere ‘individualism’ of fulfilling in strengthening our IIMANIIMAN
and striving withand striving with ‘‘AMILAN-AMILAN-SWSWO-LI-HAAHO-LI-HAAH, but must also be with the, but must also be with the
’collective’ concern as a community –’collective’ concern as a community – WAT-TA-WAA-WAT-TA-WAA-SWSWAU-BIL-AU-BIL-
HAQQ- WAT- TAWAA-HAQQ- WAT- TAWAA-SWSWAU- BIS-AU- BIS-SWSWOBROBR..
 With our community, engaging – ‘With our community, engaging – ‘AMR-MA’-RUF- NAHI-MUNKARAMR-MA’-RUF- NAHI-MUNKAR – is– is
the important crucial dynamics that must be sustained. And like inthe important crucial dynamics that must be sustained. And like in
the times of the Prophet, thethe times of the Prophet, the MUNAFIQUUNMUNAFIQUUN – hypocrites would be– hypocrites would be
vehemently opposed to it, especially thevehemently opposed to it, especially the NAHYU-MUNKARNAHYU-MUNKAR..

 Be forewarned of this verse:Be forewarned of this verse:
Say, "O People of the Scripture, do not exceed limits in yourSay, "O People of the Scripture, do not exceed limits in your
religion beyond the truth and do not follow the inclinationsreligion beyond the truth and do not follow the inclinations
of a people who had gone astray before and misled manyof a people who had gone astray before and misled many
and have strayed from the soundness of the way … “and have strayed from the soundness of the way … “
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 77Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 77))

Cursed were those who disbelieved among the Children
of Israel by the tongue of David and of Jesus, the son of
Mary. That was because they disobeyed and [habitually]
transgressed.
They used not to prevent one another from wrongdoing
that they did. How wretched was that which they were
doing.““
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 78-79Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 78-79))

 And from the some earlier verses regarding theAnd from the some earlier verses regarding the MUNAAFIQUNMUNAAFIQUN whowho
Allah SWT describes – they like to ally and sought guardianship withAllah SWT describes – they like to ally and sought guardianship with
““People of the earlier scripturesPeople of the earlier scriptures”, which Allah SWT says – “”, which Allah SWT says – “whilewhile
most of them are defiantly disobedientmost of them are defiantly disobedient”” – we should be very careful– we should be very careful
of such groups that disregard the warnings of Allah SWT.of such groups that disregard the warnings of Allah SWT.
 And yet we are also told by Allah SWT here that there are a fewAnd yet we are also told by Allah SWT here that there are a few
good people among the “good people among the “People of the BookPeople of the Book” who, therefore we” who, therefore we
should try our best inshould try our best in DA’AWAHDA’AWAH especially towards them, sharingespecially towards them, sharing
and inviting them to the Truth and the Mercy of Allah SWT. For theyand inviting them to the Truth and the Mercy of Allah SWT. For they
too are thetoo are the UMMAHUMMAH of our Prophet s.a.a.w. – (of our Prophet s.a.a.w. – (UMMAHUMMAH of hisof his
DA’AWAHDA’AWAH).).
ALLAAHU MUS-TA-’AN

REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGEREFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE
OF THE QUR’ANOF THE QUR’AN
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
SURAH AL-KAHFI : 18 : 4-5SURAH AL-KAHFI : 18 : 4-5
SURAH AL-MAA-IDAH : 5 : 15-19SURAH AL-MAA-IDAH : 5 : 15-19
IN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMSIN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMS
““MABUHAY CLUB” –MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAMDARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.SINGAPORE.
BY:BY:
USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
SINGAPURASINGAPURA
8 FEBRUARY 2015 (SUNDAY)8 FEBRUARY 2015 (SUNDAY)
3.00 PM @ THE GALAXY3.00 PM @ THE GALAXY
Muslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. Spore
GEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD
PART # 1PART # 1
YOU ARE INVITED

May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family andMay Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and
companions, the success (companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance) and the Guidance
((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and
Mercy (Mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
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