The document is a lecture by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail on the topics of patience and perseverance. It contains verses from the Quran and hadiths emphasizing the importance of persevering through hardships with patience and relying on Allah. A parable is provided comparing a person's journey in life to water's journey from mountains to the sea, persevering through obstacles until returning to its source.

1. By : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail TADZKIRAH : USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL Lecture series – invitation by “ Darul Arqam Singapore ” AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

2. “ By (the Token of) time (through the Ages), Verily Man is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.” ( Qur’an: Surah al-’Asr: 103: 1-4 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

3. “ Do men think that they will be left alone on saying "We believe" and that they will not be tested? We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false.” ( Qur’an: Surah Ankabut: 29: 2-3 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

4. “ Be sure We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods, lives and the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.― ” ( Qur’an: Surah Baqarah: 2: 155 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

5. “ Who say: when afflicted with calamity: "To Allah we belong and to Him is our return." They are those on whom (descend) blessings from their Lord and Mercy and they are the ones that receive guidance. ” ( Qur’an: Surah Baqarah: 2: 156-157 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

6. “ Nay seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance and prayer: it is indeed hard, except to those who are humble. Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their Lord, and that they are to return to Him. “ ( Qur’an: Surah Baqarah : 2: 45-46 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

7. “ O ye who believe! persevere in patience and constancy: vie in such perseverance; strengthen each other; and be conscious of (and fear) Allah; that ye may prosper.” ( Qur’an: Surah Aali’Imran: 3: 200 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

8. “ "O my son! Establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong: and bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs.” ( Qur’an: Surah Luqman: 31: 17 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

9. REFLECTION: A Parable AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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11. From the ocean is the source for rain, dew and snow where it begun. It is the destiny for water to flow - from the snow and glaciers on mountains, it continue its journey as rivers and streams towards the sea. It will not cease doing so. Sometimes its journey is unimpeded, or its content increases with rain and snow or from other sources which unites with the mainstream – usually adding strength and purity. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

12. Or it may even be assisted by man’s ingenuity through various irrigations, dams and drainage. But flowing water will always have to face various obstacles and impediments. If it can, these obstacles and impediments would be cleared and overcome by sheer force and momentum of the water. But if it cannot do so, it will seek other ways to traverse its course especially by avoidance . AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

13. Even when its entire movement is impeded, it will continue in gathering strength, although seemingly motionless. Water naturally will always be attracted to each other, no matter how different their quality may be. No matter where they come from. In Unity, indeed is strength and power. Water naturally should be flowing continuously to remain pure, for stagnant water leads to the breeding of algae and pollution. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

14. Even when it could not move over earth’s surface, it will try to go underground – for its efforts to journey to the sea has to be done, whether seen or unseen by others. Even if the journey requires water to flow, drip by drip, over a long period of time – it will continue to do so. Unabated and so relentlessly undeterred, not allowing its spirit to ever be in despair by whatever obstacles, until it meets the sea. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

15. No matter how hard the rocks may be, water has been given the power even to destroy whatever is in its way. So mountains and hills are not an impossible challenge. It is a matter of time. It is as though the life of water is only “to return to its source, its beginning”: " Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilaihi raa-ji-`uun “ To Allah we belong to, and unto Allah we shall all be made to return to. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

16. OUR DU’A “ Our Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy, and Take our souls unto Thee as Muslims (who bow to Thy will)"! ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 126 ) Rob-ba-naa – af-righ – ‘a-lay-naa – swob-ran – wa - ta-waf - fa-naa – mus- li -mee-n AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

17. “ Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life while they thought that they were acquiring good by their works” ( Qur’an: Surah Kahfi: 18: 104 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

18. “ They are those who deny the Signs of their Lord and the fact of their having to meet Him (in the Hereafter): vain will be their works, nor shall We on the Day of Judgment, give them any Weight.” ( Qur’an: Surah Kahfi: 18: 105 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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20. “ Let not the strutting about of the Unbelievers through the land deceive thee: Little is it for enjoyment; their ultimate abode is Hell: what an evil bed (to lie on)!” ( Qur’an: Surah Aali’Imran: 3: 196-197 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

21. ” ... and let not thine eyes pass beyond them (i.e. those remember Allah) seeking the pomp and glitter of this Life; nor obey any whose heart We have permitted to neglect the remembrance of Us, one who follows his own desires, whose case has gone beyond all bounds.” ( Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 28 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

22. “ On the other hand, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath: therein are they to dwell (for ever) a gift,― from the presence of Allah; and that which is in the presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.” ( Qur’an: Surah Aali’Imran: 3: 198 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

23. “ O ye who believe! Fear Allah and let every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear Allah: for Allah is well-acquainted with (all) that ye do.” ( Qur’an: Surah Hashr: 59: 18 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

24. “ And be ye not like those who forgot Allah; and He made them forget themselves souls! such are the rebellious transgressors!” ( Qur’an: Surah Hashr: 59: 19 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

25. “ Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: it is the Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.” ( Qur’an: Surah Hashr: 59: 20 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

26. “ Anyone for whom Allah intends good, He (Allah) makes him to suffer affliction.” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

27. “ And whoever would strive to be patient, Allah will grant him patience; and no one is granted a gift better and more comprehensive than patience.” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

28. “ Verily, the greater the reward comes with the greater affliction. When Allah loves a people, He will subject them to the trials. If any one of them is pleased with Allah, Allah will be pleased with him, and if he is impatient with Allah, Allah will be impatient to him too.” ( Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and Ibnu Majah ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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30. “ To Allah we belong to, and unto Allah we shall all be made to return to. ” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 156 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

31. “ And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best of provisions is right conduct. So fear Me, O ye that are wise!” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 197 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

32. FARDHU’AIN : CONDUCTED BY USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL “ Halia ini tanam-tanaman, Ke barat juga akan rebahnya, Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman, Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya” A MALAY PANTUN AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

33. FARDHU’AIN : CONDUCTED BY USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL “ Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn, Life in this world is but on borrowed times, For the Hereafter is where all must eternally return” A MALAY PANTUN AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

34. FARDHU’AIN : CONDUCTED BY USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL كُنْ فِيْ الدُّنْيَا كَأَنَّكَ غَرِيْبٌ أَوْعَابِرُ سَبِيْلٍ “ Regard your life in this world as though you are a stranger, or a traveller upon a journey” ( Advice of Rasulullah s.a.w. to Ibnu ‘Umar r.a .) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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36. “ And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did.” ( Qur’an: Surah Taubah: 9: 105 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

37. “ As to those who believe and work righteous deeds, they have, for their entertainment, the Gardens of Paradise. Wherein they shall dwell (for aye): no change will they wish for themselves.” ( Qur’an: Surah Kahf: 18: 107-108 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

38. “ Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrow.” ( Hadith reported by Baihaqy ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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42. “ Our Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy, and Take our souls unto Thee as Muslims (who bow to Thy will)"! ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 126 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 OUR DU’A

43. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; Help us against those that reject faith." ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 250 ) OUR DU’A

44. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 OUR DU’A "And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (men) will be raised up― The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, "But only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart; ( Qur’an : Shuara: 26: 87-89 )

45. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 OUR DU’A “ Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).” ( Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8 )

46. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 OUR DU’A "Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire!" ( Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201 )

47. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 OUR DU’A ” Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”

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