LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail LESSON# 2 ( 19 October 2011 )

1. Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc.” sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail Insha’Allah -This is a follow-up course, after completion of 18 weeks course on the kitab “ Ta’lim al-Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum ” of Sheikh Tajuddin Nu’man Zarnuji ( 19 October 2011 ) Every Wednesday night @ 8pm Wisma Indah 448 Changi Rd,#02-00 (Next to Masjid Kassim), LESSON# 2 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASSIONATE MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 2 ND RUN OF THE MODULE

2. RASULULLAH S.A.W. SAID : All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ The best among you is the one who learn the Qur’an and who teaches (it to others).” ( Hadith narrated by Bukhary )

3. “ Although ultimately Islamic teaching advocates Ihsan and Rahma h (Doing good and spreading Mercy), this can only be pursued firstly with establishing Truth and Justice ( Haqq and ‘Adala ).” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) RE-CAP PREVIOUS LESSON

4. “ STANDING FIRM UPON ‘ADL (JUSTICE), I H SAN (DOING GOOD), GIVING WHAT IS THE DUE RIGHT TOWARDS OTHERS ...” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) RE-CAP PREVIOUS LESSON

5. “ Behold, Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and the giving (i.e. generosity) to kith and kin (i.e. fellow man), and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.” ( Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16 : 90 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) RE-CAP PREVIOUS LESSON

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13. “ ADAB IN LEARNING” - ON THE LIGHTER SIDE ....... Adapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin Book IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASSIONATE MOST MERCIFUL RE-CAP PREVIOUS LESSON All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

14. Some may find in the previous story, perhaps the seeker was unfairly treated by the Sheikh... Or was he? Adapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin Book IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASSIONATE MOST MERCIFUL All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

19. “ We are (much) in need of a little adab, from (that of) going out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm (knowledge)” – Imam ‘Abdullah al-Mubarak All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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22. “ LOSS OF ADAB” – the main contemporary problem affecting the Ummah, which then leads to perpetuation of continuous confusion in knowledge and education. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

23. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ An immoral man of learning is a great evil, yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life. Both are a great trial (FITNAH) everywhere, to whomever depends to them both (for guidance), in holding on to his religion” ( From Imam Zarnuji - “Ta’lim Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum” )

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28. (C) Rise / election of False leaders External Loss of Adab (B) Internal (A) Confusion and Error in Knowledge “ This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of adab. [1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74 All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

30. “ The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and creates general confusion and error in the understanding of Islam and of its worldview .” Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38 All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas :

31. facts , information Skills Knowledge education MA’-LUMAT (information; facts) SINA’-AH (skills, industrious); FANNIYAH (artistry); ’ ILM – (science and knowledge) TA-ADDIB ; - which includes TA’-LIM ; TAR-BIYYAH ; TAZKIYYAH , etc. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) EQUIVALENT TERMS USED IN ISLAM

32. Thus, perspective of Education in Islam can be defined: “ ... Recognition and acknowledgement, progressively instilled into man, of the proper places of things in the order of creation, such that it leads to the recognition and acknowledgement of the proper place of God in the order of being and existence.” Quoted from: “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” by Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud (ISTAC publication). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) EPISTEMOLOGY

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42. “ From amongst the rights of a children upon their parents are, that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with Adab and to be given a good name.” ( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Baihaqy from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a .) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TASAWWUR ISLAM BASIS

43. “ Educate (nurture – ‘ addibu ’) your children with the best education ( ADAB ).” ( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Ibnu Majah ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TASAWWUR ISLAM BASIS

44. “ Ad-da-bani Rob-bee - fa - a h -sa-na ta’-di-bee “ My Lord educated me, and made my education most excellent.” (Hadith) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TASAWWUR ISLAM BASIS

45. Ad-di-buu -au-laa-da-kum – ‘alaa – thalatha- hi-swal – Hub-bu nabi-yi-kum, wa –Hub-bu – aa-li –bai-ti-hi, wa –ti-la-wa-til-Qur’an “ Educate (nurture with Adab – ‘ addibu ’) your children upon three things: To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.), and to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad), and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.” ( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Tabrani ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TASAWWUR ISLAM BASIS

46. Al-li-muu – au-laa-da-kum- wa – ah-lee-ku-mul-khay-ra wa – ad-di-buu -hum- “ Teach your children and your family members with the best, and educate them (instil in them Adab ).” ( (Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by ‘Abdur Razaq and Sa’id ibn Manshur as quoted by Dr. ‘Abdullah Nashih ‘Ulwan) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TASAWWUR ISLAM BASIS

47. ‘ Maa- na –Hala – waa-li-dun wa –la-dan – min nuH- lin – af-dwa-la – min – a-da-bin Ha-san. “ There is no gift (that you can give) to your children better than (instilling in them) the good Adab .” ( Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tirmidzi ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TASAWWUR ISLAM BASIS

48. Ak-ri-muu – au-laa-da-kum – wa– aH-si-nuu –a-da-ba-hum. “ Honour your children by (educating) instilling in them the best Adab .” ( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Ibnu Majah from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a. ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TASAWWUR ISLAM BASIS

49. “ THE SIGN OF THE TRULY LEARNED IS HUMILITY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ALL-KNOWING – WHILE THE HEEDLESS AND ARROGANT MAY BREACH THE ADAB” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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51. “ We do raise to [high] degrees [of knowledge] whomever We will - but above everyone who is endowed with knowledge there is One who knows all.” ( Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 76 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

52. “ And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not haughtily on earth: for, behold, God does not love anyone who, out of self- conceit, acts in a boastful manner.” ( Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

53. “ And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not haughtily on earth: for, behold, God does not love anyone who, out of self- conceit, acts in a boastful manner.” ( Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

54. “ Hence, be modest in thy bearing, and lower thy voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the [loud] voice of asses (donkeys).” ( Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 19 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

55. “ For, [true] servants of the Most Gracious are [only] they who walk gently on earth, and who, whenever the foolish address them, reply with [words of] peace.” ( Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 63 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

56. “ And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with [complete] devotion. [He is] the Lord of the East and the West; there is no deity except Him, so take Him as Disposer of [your] affairs. And be patient over what they say and avoid them with gracious avoidance.” ( Qur’an: Muzzamil: 73: 8-10 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

57. “ Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.” ( Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

58. “ Whosever has humility (tawaadhu’), Allah will raise his rank (and status); and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur) Allah will humiliate him.” ( Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

59. “ The beginning of Wisdom is when you realize you do not know! ” *Extracted and elaborated from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj ismail (PERGAS) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASSIONATE MOST MERCIFUL

60. The beginning of Wisdom is when you realize you do not know! *Extracted and elaborated from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj ismail (PERGAS) RED line (circumference) indicates our encounter with knowledge which we now realize we do not know; which motivates us to acquire them. The GREEN area represents whatever Knowledge that we have. BLACK space represents Infinite Knowledge “ We don’t even know that we don’t know them” TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

61. When new knowledge gain, the circle expands. But with this expansion the circumference (RED line) also increases. Remember : RED line (circumference) indicates our encounter with knowledge which we now realize we do not know. The GREEN area represents whatever Knowledge that we have. BLACK space represents Infinite Knowledge “ We don’t even know that we don’t know them” “ The more we know, the more will we encounter aspects of knowledge which we do not know. And only realization of this which motivates us to grow in learning” *Extracted and elaborated from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj ismail (PERGAS) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TASAWWUR ISLAM

62. "Exalted are You (O Allah); we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise." All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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