1. “ TADZKIRAH FOR RAMADHAN (2010)” “ Da’wah and its co-relation with the education of Muslims” REFLECTION ON THE THEME IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB” DARUL ARQAM, Muslim Converts’ Association, SINGAPORE BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 5.15 – 6.45 pm 12, RAMADHAN 1431 (HIJRIYAH) @ GALAXY, CHANGI ROAD (GEYLANG), SINGAPORE. SESSION # 2 (22 August 2010) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL

2. “ ... THE NEGLECTED LEGACY OF THE PROPHET S.A.W. " AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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8. “ O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah and His Messenger, when He calls you to that which will give you life; and know that Allah comes in between a man and his heart, and that it is He to whom ye shall (all) be gathered.” ( Qur’an: Anfaal 8: 24 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL “ Slideshare” program is unable to upload the Qur’anic Arabic text- fonts without errors. Please refer to a Mushaf.

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10. ” Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that they may receive admonition;” ( Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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13. “ Satu tangan bilangnya lima, Dua tangan bilangannya sepuluh, Nenek-ku tanam biji delima, Apa sebab peria tumbuh? ” OLD MALAY ‘QUATRAIN’ AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

14. “ One hand counts as five indeed, Two hands to show, ten as number, My granny did plant pomegranate seeds, Why grew it to be the gourd, that’s bitter?” ENGLISH TRANSLATION AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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16. إِنَّ اللهَ لاَ يَقْبِضُ الْعِلْمَ اِنْتِزَاعًا يَنْتَزِعُهُ مِنَ النَّاسِ ، وَلَكِنْ يَقْبِضُ الْعِلْمَ يَقَبْضِ أَهْلِهِ ، حَتَّى إِذَا لَمْ يَبْقَ عَالِمًا اتَّخَذَ النَّاسُ رُؤُوسًا جُهَّالاً ، إَذَا سُءِلُوْا أَفْتَوْا بِغَيْرِ عِلْمِ ، فَضَلُّوا وَأَضَلُّوْا "Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of ) men , rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its people (the scholars), until there are no more scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and when they are asked, and give fatwas (they give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“ ( Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a .) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

17. “ Understanding the problem is half of the solution ....” AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 TO CONTINUE

29. And aren’t we truly grateful ....? AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 MOST PERTINENT QUESTION TO ASK

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31. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 A RANDOM QUESTION كُنْ فِيْ الدُّنْيَا كَأَنَّكَ غَرِيْبٌ أَوْعَابِرُ سَبِيْلٍ “ Be you in this world as a stranger or a traveller on a journey” ( Rasulullah s.a.w. advice to Ibnu ‘Umar r.a .)

33. إِتَّقِ اللهَ حَيْثُمَا كُنْتَ ، وَأَتْبِعِ السَّيِّءَةَالْحَسَنَةَ تَمْحُهَا وَخَالِقِ النَّاسَ بِخُلُقٍ حَسَنٍ AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 “ Be conscious of Allah ( TAQWA ) wherever you may be, and follow-up whatever misdeeds you may have committed (as reparation) by doing (more) righteous deeds (for these) shall efface them (the negative effect of these misdeeds), and interact with people in the best manner of disposition (i.e. adopt a noble character).” ( Hadith reported by Tabrani from Abi Dzar )

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35. "But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee, the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good, as Allah has been good to thee, and seek not (occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief." ( Surah al-Qasas: 28: 77 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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38. “ Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error.” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

39. وَأَنْ يَهْدِيَّ اللهُ بِكَ رَجُلاً وَاحِدًا خَيْرٌ لَكَ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا وَمَا فِيْهَ “ And when Allah guides a single person (to Islam), through you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for you is better than the whole world and whatever it contains.” ( Hadith of the Prophet ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

40. جَعَلْنَاكُمْ أُمَّةً وَسَطًا “ ... We (Allah) made of you an Ummah (community) justly balanced ... ” ( Qur’an : Baqarah: 2: 143 ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

41. إِعْمَل لِدُنْيَاكَ كَأَنَّكَ تَعِشُ أَبَدًا وَاعْمَل ِلآخِرَتِكَ كَأَنَّكَ تَمُوْتُ غَدًا “ 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

42. Return to the original spirit .... examples from the three aspects of Islam to be taught generally to every Muslim (Fardhu ‘Ain) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

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44. ‘ ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH (Creed or Theology) Purpose / Objective Development of Certainty (Belief) Awareness of Reality / Truth Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood, What is involved ? ‘ Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect) Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception) Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions What is the Effect ? To develop firm conviction, strong principle, Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah (T auhiid ); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man. IIMAN Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

45. ‘ ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH (Creed or Theology) Purpose / Objective Development of Certainty (Belief) Awareness of Reality / Truth Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood, What is involved ? ‘ Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect) Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception) Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions IIMAN Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

46. ‘ ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH (Creed or Theology) Purpose / Objective Development of Certainty (Belief) Awareness of Reality / Truth Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood, What is involved ? ‘ Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect) Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception) Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions What is the Effect ? To develop firm conviction, strong principle, Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah (T auhiid ); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man. IIMAN RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE: Languages, Logic & philosophy, Epistemology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Astronomy, Geology, History, Anthropology, Marine & Space, Etc. Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

47. ‘ ILM FIQH (Practical Laws for life; Learning of the Shari’ah) Purpose / Objective Development of Correct Practices; Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam) What is involved ? Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life Capability to implementing them in life What is the Effect ? To develop a community of people, Inviting to what is good Enjoining what is right, and forbidding evil, Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust) As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent), Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God. ‘ AMAL (ISLAM) Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

48. ‘ ILM FIQH (Practical Laws for life; Learning of the Shari’ah) Purpose / Objective Development of Correct Practices; Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam) What is involved ? Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life Capability to implementing them in life What is the Effect ? To develop a community of people, Inviting to what is good Enjoining what is right, and forbidding evil, Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust) As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent), Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God. BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH ‘ ibadah (personal devotion / worship) Muamalah (social transaction) Munakahah (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth) Jinayah (crimes & punishment) Qoda’iyah (judiciary) jihad /Da’wah (struggle in war & peace) imarah (Leadership/government) ‘ AMAL (ISLAM) Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

49. ‘ ILM FIQH (Practical Laws for life; Learning of the Shari’ah) Purpose / Objective Development of Correct Practices; Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam) What is involved ? Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life Capability to implementing them in life ‘ AMAL (ISLAM) Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

50. ‘ ILM FIQH (Practical Laws for life; Learning of the Shari’ah) Purpose / Objective Development of Correct Practices; Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam) What is involved ? Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life Capability to implementing them in life What is the Effect ? To develop a community of people, Inviting to what is good Enjoining what is right, and forbidding evil, Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust) As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent), Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God. ‘ AMAL (ISLAM) RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE: All applied sciences, technology and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & administrative sciences etc. that can assist in the fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical with moral progress, and the well-being of Man & society, etc. Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

51. ‘ ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN (Science of human Disposition/ Sufism) Purpose / Objective Development of Righteous Personality Purification/perfection of the Self What is involved ? Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs) Best behaviour in relationship with Allah, within oneself, and with others. Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis) What is the Effect ? Development of Most noble personality traits Founded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [ Nabiyyin ] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w., his Household [ itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul ] and loyal Companions [As haab] , In fellowship with the Truthful [ siddiqqin ], the Witnesses & martyrs [ shuhada ] and the Righteous servants of Allah [ Solihin ]; Striving to purify the Self ( Nafs ) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. (The Perfected Man – “ Insan Kaamil”) I H SAN Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

52. ‘ ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN (Science of human Disposition/ Sufism) Purpose / Objective Development of Righteous Personality Purification/perfection of the Self What is involved ? Reforming or purification of the Self ( Nafs ) Best behaviour in relationship with Allah, within oneself, and with others. Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis) I H SAN Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

53. ‘ ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN (Science of human Disposition/ Sufism) Purpose / Objective Development of Righteous Personality Purification/perfection of the Self What is involved ? Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs) Best behaviour in relationship with Allah, within oneself, and with others. Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis) What is the Effect ? Development of Most noble personality traits Founded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [ Nabiyyin ] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w., his Household [ itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul ] and loyal Companions [As haab] , In fellowship with the Truthful [ siddiqqin ], the Witnesses & martyrs [ shuhada ] and the Righteous servants of Allah [ Solihin ]; Striving to purify the Self ( Nafs ) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. (The Perfected Man – “ Insan Kaamil”) I H SAN RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE: This aspect of development requires practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition ( Akhlaq ). Therefore, the close equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc. Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

54. سُبْحَانَكَ لاَ عِلْمَ لَنَأ إِّلاَ مَا عَلَّمْتَنَا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْعَلِيْمُ الْحَكِيْم “ Limitless is Your Glory (O Allah): of knowledge we have none, save what Thou hast taught us: in truth it is Thou who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom." AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

55. رَبَّنَا أنْفَعْنَا بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنَا رَبِّ عَلِّمْنَا الَّذِي يَنْفَعُنَا رَبِّ فَقِّهْنَا وَفَقِّهْ أَهْلَنَا وَقَرَابَاتٍ لَنَا فِي دِيْنِنَا مَعَ أَهْلِ الْقُطْرِ أُنْثَ وَذَكَرَ O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what ever You have taught us . O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us. O Lord! Grant upon us profound understanding, (also grant the same upon) our family members. And also to those in the Faith who are close to us , Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 LET US SUPPLICATE

56. اللَهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ رِضَاكَ وَالْجَنَّةَ وَ نَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ سَخَتِكَ وَالنَّارِ رَبَّنَا ءَاتِنَا فِى ٱلدُّنيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِى ٱلأَخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ O our Lord! O Allah! We ask that You be pleased with us and (grant us) the Paradise, and we seek refuge (in You) from Your wrath and the Hell-fire. O our Lord! Give us every goodness in this world, and in the Hereafter every goodness, and save from the torments oh Hell-fire” AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 LET US SUPPLICATE

57. وَالَّصَلا ةُ وَالسَّلامُ على سَيْدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلهِ وَأصحْابِهِ وسَلَّم وَأخِرُ دَعْوَا نَا وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَه رَبِ الْعَالَمِين And the Salutations (of Allah) and Peace be upon our Master Muhammad, and his Household and Companions, And in ending (this our calling and) our supplication, And (we affirm that) All the Praises belongs to Allah, Lord (Sustainer and Cherisher) of all the Worlds. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 LET US SUPPLICATE

58. وَاللّهُ أَعْلَم WALLAAHU A’LAM “ AND ALLAH IS THE ONE WHO KNOWS BEST” السَّلامُ عَلَيْكُم وَرَحْمَةُاللّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُه AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 Q & A SESSION