The document discusses the importance of collective work or "jama'ah" in Islamic society. It defines jama'ah as an organization of Muslims who have voluntarily submitted to group discipline to strengthen their Islamic awareness, commitment, dedication and sacrifice to establish the religion of Allah. The document emphasizes several hadith that urge Muslims to remain with the jama'ah and avoid division. It explains the differences between al-jama'ah, which refers to the united Muslim ummah, and smaller jama'ah organizations, and discusses reasons for the emphasis on collective work.

1. IMPORTANCE OF
COLLECTIVE WORK
IN OUR SOCIETY

2. Summary Slide
 Importance of collective work
 Definition
 Jama’ah and Al Jama’ah
 Reasons for emphasis upon Jama’ah
 Jama’ah and other organizations
 Jama’ah and sects
 Goal
 Few characteristics of Islamic message
 5 Basic organizational features
 3 Stages of work
 General guidelines for Jama’ah methodology

3. Importance of Collective Work

4. Prophet emphasized
upon collective work.
 “Hold fast to al-Jama’ah and stay away
from division.” (Ttirmizi)
 “I order you of five things: to be with al
jama’ah, to listen to the leaders, to obey
the leader’s orders, hijrah, and jihad.”
(Tirmizi)
 “Whosoever obeyed the leader, he obeyed
me (i.e., the Prophet) and whosoever
disobeyed the leader, he disobeyed me.”
(Muslim)

5. More Ahadith on the subject
 “Whosoever goes away from al-
Jama’ah for a short distance, then
undoubtedly he removed the string
of Islam from his neck (i.e. he left
Islam).” (Mishkat)
 “”Whosoever departed from the
obedience (of the leader) and left al-
jama’ah and died, his death occurred
in Jahiliyyah (i.e. out of Islam. “
(Muslim)

6. Jama’ah work necessary for
success
 “If one dies and there is no ring of
bay’ah in his neck (i.e., pledge of
obedience to the leader), he died in
Jahiliyyah (i.e. out of Islam).”
(Muslim)

7. Definition:
 It is an organization of Muslims who
have voluntarily and consciously
submitted themselves to the discipline of
the jamaah for continuous effort to
maintain and enhance their:
 Islamic Awareness
 Commitment,
 Dedication, and
 Sacrifice to achieve the goal of Aqamah
of Deen

8. Jama’ah and Al-Jama’ah
 Al-Jama’ah is the term used in Hadith
and is synonymous with the words
Ummah and Hizb used in Quran.
 It implies the united Muslim Ummah
in a united Islamic state, governed
by an elected khalifah in accordance
with the laws of shari’ah.
 As defined above, there can be only
one al-jama’ah in a given time.

9. Differences between Al Jama’ah
and Jama’ah or Movement
 there could be more than one Islamic
Jama’ah or movement at one time in order
to reestablish the concept of Al Jama’ah.
 Jama’ah is not an alternative to al-
jama’ah. It is only a way to al jama’ah.
 Leadership of al-jama’ah (or an Islamic
state) has the authority to enforce hudood
or a penal system that is beyond the
jurisdiction of a jama’ah.

10. Al Jama’ah versus Jama’ah
 Being part of al-jama’ah (if one exists) is a
basic condition of faith (or Iman). On the
contrary, working with a jama’ah (or
Islamic movement) is important but if one
stays aloof, though he may be neglecting
an important duty, it cannot be called
apostasy.
 Jama’ah (or Islamic movement) will be
recognized by its characteristics and the
struggle to establish Al Islam and not just
by its claim only.

11. Reasons for Great Emphasis on
Islamic Jama’ah
 “Stay with al-Jama’ah, because the wolf
devours the goat that runs away (from the
herd).” (Abu Dawood)
 “Satan is man’s wolf, just like there is
goat’s wolf who hunts the goats that stay
aloof, or run away or are separated (from
the herd).” (Mishkat)
 “Stay with al-Jama’ah and stay away from
divisions. This is because Satan is with one
individual, but stays away from two.”
(Tirmizi)

12. Why so much emphasis on being a
part of Jama’ah?
 Inability to practice appropriately certain
Islamic injunctions without Islamic
Jama’ah ,e.g., Aqamah of Deen.
 Difficult to protect against negative
effects of the Un-Islamic environment
n Feeling of great uneasiness and
discomfort at the initial stage
n Getting used to the environment
n Compromise with the environment
n Changes of values

13. Jamah and other organizations
 Organizations that provide essential
services like establishing places for
prayer, schools, cemeteries etc
 Organizations based on national
origin to cater to the particular needs
of their members and to support
their national causes.
 Organizations of Muslim
professionals

14. Jamah and other organizations
 Organizations that have selected only certain
parts of Islam to emphasize in their methodology
of Islamic dawah or tabligh.
 Political organizations
 There are a host of groups organized with
common religious schools of thought
By the very nature of their objectives and
methodologies, none of these organizations can
be called true Islamic movement
The relationship of an Islamic jamah with all these
organizations is governed by Quranic principle:

15. Jama’ah versus sects
Definition of a Sect or Furqah
A sect is a group of individuals who present
themselves as a distinct entity due to one of the
following reasons:
 Extraordinary emphasis on minor issues and in
the details of Shari’ah when alternate opinions
are also derived from Shari’ah.
 Declaring others as polytheists and out of Islam
when it may only be a matter of
misunderstanding
 Grouping around some personalities and forming
personality cults
 Grouping based on ethnic, nationalistic, or other
prejudicial grounds with a false sense of
superiority

16. Goal of Jama’ah
“Thus have we made you a community of “ middle path”
so that you may be witnesses
in regard to mankind and the messenger may
be a witness in regard to you” Al- Baqarah 2:143
He has appointed for you the same
way of life which he had ordained for
Noah and which (o Muhammad)
we have now revealed to you, and
which we had already enjoined on Abraham
and Moses and Jesus, stressing this” establish
this way and be not divided in it.” Shura, 42:13

17. Goal of Jama’ah
“Now you are the best community
which has been raised up
for the guidance of mankind: you enjoin
what is right and forbid what is wrong.
Ale-Imran 3:110
Three terms used in Quran for one
goal:
1- Be witnesses to the mankind
2-Aqamah of Deen.
3- Enjoining good and forbidding evil

18. A Few Characteristics of
IslamicMessage
1-Sovereignity belongs to Allah (SWT)

19. Sovereignty
 Your guardian-Lord is Allah Who created
the heavens and the earth in six days and
is firmly established on the throne (of
authority): He draws the night as a veil
O'er the day each seeking the other in
rapid succession: He created the sun the
moon and the stars (all) governed by laws
under His command. Is it not His to
create and to govern? Blessed be Allah
the cherisher

20. 2-Status of the Prophets
We sent not an Apostle but to be obeyed in accordance with the will of Allah.
If they had only when they were unjust to themselves come unto thee and asked
Allah's forgiveness and the Apostle had asked forgiveness for them they
would have found Allah indeed Oft-Returning
most Merciful. But no by thy Lord they can have no (real)
Faith until they make thee judge in all disputes
between them and find in their souls no
resistance against thy decisions but accept them
with the fullest conviction. Nisa, 7:64, 65.

21. 3-Man’s Vicegerence on
Earth
We have indeed created man in the best of molds.
” (At-tin, 95:4)
• Man is appointed as the vicegerent
of Allah (s.w.t) upon this planet Earth,
• With the sole purpose of
submitting to His Will ,
• As shown in the guidance sent to
him from Allah (s.w.t).

22. 4-Ideological Unity
Verily this Brotherhood of yours is a single
Brotherhood
and I am your Lord and Cherisher:
therefore serve me (and no other). Anbia 27:94
The hallmarks of this ideology are:
1-One God, Allah (s.w.t) who has no partners or sons.
2- One human family regardless of their ethnic, racial,
national difference with
equal rights.
3- and establishment of one Islamic society or
Khilafah obedient to the commandments of Allah (s.w.t).

23. 5-Universality of the Message
and the Program
Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion to
His servant that it may be an admonition to all creatures. Furqan 25:1
An Islamic Jama’ah does not address the
people of a certain region or country;
it is a universal message. It addresses all
human beings as creatures and servants
of their Lord, Allah (s.w.t.). It is a message of
eternal bliss to all suffering under different
man made unjust systems.

24. 6-Clarity and simplicity of
message Araaf,8:157

25. 6-Clarity and simplicity of
message
 "Those who follow the apostle the unlettered
prophet whom they find mentioned in their own
(Scriptures); in the law and the Gospel; for he
commands them what is just and forbids them
what is evil: he allows them as lawful what is
good (and pure) and prohibits them from what is
bad (and impure); He releases them from their
heavy burdens and from the yokes that are upon
them. So it is those who believe in him honor him
help him and follow the light which is sent down
with him it is they who will prosper." Al Araaf
8:157

26. 7-Unity of “worldly” and
“religious” affairs
It is He Who has sent His Apostle with Guidance
and the Religion of Truth
that he may proclaim it over all religion even
though
the Pagans may detest it. Saff 61:9

27. Basic Organizational features

28. Basic Organizational
features
 1-Amarah or Leadership.
O mankind! We created you from a single (pair)
of a male and a female and
made you into nations and tribes that ye
may know each other (not that ye may
despise each other). Verily the most honored of
you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of
you.
Al Hujurat:49:13

29. 2-Sama and Ta’ah. Listening
and obeying the Ameer
O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Apostle
and those charged with authority among you.
If ye differ in anything among
yourselves refer it to Allah and His Apostle if ye do
believe in Allah and the Last Day: that is best and
most suitable for final determination. Nisa, 4:59

30. 3-Mutual consultation
(Shura).
It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost
deal gently with them.
Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted they
would have broken away from about thee;
so pass over (their faults) and ask for (Allah's)
forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs
(of moment). Then when thou hast taken a
decision put thy trust in Allah.
For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)
Ale Imran 3:159

31. Mutual consultation (Shura)
Those that hearken to their Lord and establish
regular prayer;who (conduct) their affairs by
mutual Consultation;who spend out of what
We bestow on them for Sustenance.
Shura 42:38

32. 4-Accountability
(Muhasibah).
O ye who believe! Fear Allah and let every
soul look to what (provision)
he has sent forth for tomorrow.
Fear Allah: for Allah is well-acquainted
with (all) that ye do. Hashar 59:18

33. 5-Akhu’wah or Mutual love and
brotherhood
The believers are but a single Brotherhood:
So make peace and
reconciliation between your two (contending)
brothers:
And fear Allah that ye may receive Mercy.
Hujurat 49:10

34. Stages of Work

35. I- Tareef: The stage of
Da’wah
 In this stage, the following issues are
brought in focus:
 Islam is the only solution for man’s
problems. Let us all submit to the
Guidance provided by our Creator.
 Islam is comprehensive way of life to bring
true peace and justice at. individual,
family, social and global level
 Let us rise above the differences and bring
about true unity amongst the human
beings based upon equality, justice and
mutual respect.

36. Response to Islamic Dawah
 A true believer and supporter
 Believer, but hesitant
 Believer, hostile due to some prejudice,
misconception, or impressed by secular
philosophies
 Non- Muslims.
An Islamic Movement has to develop an
effective methodology for Da’wah to this
large audience, especially in the West.
This task has to be carried out as Prophet
of Allah-with understanding, compassion,
and concern.

37. Relations with other Islamic
Organizations
 Maintain close contacts with other Muslim
groups
 Cooperate with them for the cause of
Islam, despite some differences on issues
or methods.
 Be generous dealings with them and
 Refrain from rebuking them publicly.
 The positive achievements of other groups
should be applauded and recognized.

38. II- Takween: Stage of
Formulation and Preparation of
Workers
 Moral and Spiritual preparation
 Intellectual Preparation
 Brotherly Relations which include but is
not limited to :
1) Taa’ruf. In depth mutual introduction
must be done like members of family.
2) Nus’h, exchanging mutual advice, and
3) Takaful, mutual support, including
financial support.

39. III- Tanfeez: The Stage of
Implementation and Execution
 Efforts for positive Social Change:
Part and full time schools for children and youth.
Health clinics, hospitals, and birth centers for the poor and needy.
Shelters for homeless orphans and battered wives.
Temporary hotels for new immigrants and travelers.
Ambulance and funeral services.
Day-care centers for the children.
Zakat fund and its distribution to the poor and needy.
Disaster relief, e.g. in a tornado, earthquake, or famine.
Anti-drug abuse campaign.
Support of other groups in the society who are
struggling against particular evils.
(e.g., MADD: Mothers against Drunk Drivers, etc.)

40. Tanfeez
 Hope and Vision
 Patience, Perseverance, and
Constant Work
 True Jihad (Struggle)
Clarifying vision, positive thinking and prudent planning.
Propagation of its message by word of mouth and writings
Action. Practicing Islamic teachings in personal,
family and community life.
True Jihad (whole hearted struggle with
sense of sacrifice) by being part of Jama’ah
activities in promoting good in the society and removing evil
and achieving ultimate goal of implementing Islam.

41. General Guidelines for Jama’ah
Methodology
 Continuity and constancy in work
 Cohesiveness and unity of thought
and purpose
 Struggle Strictly in Accordance with
Shari’ah’.
 Work sincerely for Allah (SWT) &
Free of Riya (Show)
 No desire for material benefits,power
or thanks

42. General Guidelines for Jama’ah
Methodology
 With the Tacit Approval and Planning of
the Group
 Peaceful struggle respecting the laws of
the land
 Discipline and Obedience of the Jamaah
 To be open and not secret

43. All thanks to Allah, The Most High
Who is our Wali and Guide.