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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.

LESSON # 8 (e)

RELATIONSHIP
ADAB TOWARDS THE PROPHET
# 6 – [Make the Prophet the Exemplary way]

3RD RUN OF THE MODULE

started 24 August 2013

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
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)

UPDATED - 16 NOVEMBER 2013

RECAP PREVIOUS LESSON

By retracing our life, we start with understanding
our basic nature as a human being - having
inherent powers and their potentialities to be
developed.



In our relationship regarding our Education – we
are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators with what is referred to as, “knowledge”.



Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared,
nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and
developed by a Murabbi’ (EDUCATOR) – the first of
whom are our PARENTS.



Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared,
nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and
developed by a Murabbi’ (EDUCATOR) – the first of
whom are our PARENTS.
Relationship with the Parents and Teacher


Beginning of
education:

[1] Tarbiyya pertains
to training of the soul
still attached to
desires, etc.

Obedience to Parents and teachers
TIME

KNOWLEDGE

TEACHERS

PARENTS
Teacher/Educator:

BODY

[1] Parent
[2] Teacher

Although ultimate is
Knowledge, (both
theoretical and
practical) – initial
disciplining, rote learning,
memorization, etc. may be
crucial.

SELF

TONGUE
MIND

HEART
DESIRE

Islam: to submit the entire

self (body, tongue, heart and
Mind) – Freeing it from desire
which needs to always be guided
to the Will of Allah.


THE WORLD

Beginning of
education:

[1] Tarbiyya pertains
to training of the soul
still attached to
desires, etc.

Teacher/Educator:
[1] Parent
[2] Teacher

Although ultimate is
Knowledge, (both
theoretical and
practical) – initial
disciplining, rote learning,
memorization, etc. may be
crucial.

Obedience to Parents and teachers
TIME

KNOWLEDGE

PARENTS
SELF
TEACHERS
BODY

HEART

TONGUE

MIND

DESIRE

Islam: to submit the entire

self (body, tongue, heart and
Mind) – Freeing it from desire
which needs to always be guided
to the Will of Allah.


THE WORLD

“Educate (nurture) your children upon three things:
[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),
[2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali
Muhammad),
[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”
(Hadith narrated by Tabrani)

ALLAH

RASULULLAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

AL-QUR’AN

ASHAABIHI

AS-SUNNAH
Relationship
towards the
KNOWLEDGE
TIME
Prophet s.a.w. his
TEACHERS
household &
PARENTS
companions, and
reciting al-Qur’an
SELF

HISTORY

*Seerah

Tashri’
Tabaqat
Islamic
S.E. Asia
The World

“Educate (nurture) your children upon three things:
[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),
[2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad),
[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”
(Hadith narrated by Tabrani)

THE WORLD


WHAT ARE THESE AND HOW TO INCULCATE. ?



Actually, Muslims are already taught ‘Adab ’ in following the
Prophet from the categorization of “Hukm taklifi ” and Fiqh :
[1] Fardh ‘ain before Fardh kifaaya;
[2] Wajib before mandub (sunnat );
[3] Removing harm (mafsadah, or mungkar) has priority over
bringing new benefit (maslahat);
[4] That which is near or closest, before the far and the distant;
[5] Concern for our shortcomings rather than relishing or indulging in
self-praise;
[6] Aakhirah (eternal Hereafter ) has precedence over Dunya
(temporal world). etc.

TO PROCEED FROM PREVIOUS LESSON ...


“VERILY, in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example
for everyone who looks forward [with hope and awe] to
Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah unceasingly.”
(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 6)


 “Imitation (or copying, emulating someone) is the sincerest form of
flattery (praise)!” is an English proverb.
 It reveals an obvious truth which we should consider, whether we
have acted truthfully and sincerely, when we regard our Prophet
Muhammad s.a.w. as the most beloved and best of Allah’s creation
(khayr-al-khal-qil-lah).
 He, whose name is “the praised one”, indeed is praised by Allah,
Who is the Creator of every creation:

“And thou (Muhammad) standest on an exalted standard of character.”
(Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4)

 Note: Therefore ultimately it is in the Prophet Muhammad’s noble
akhlaq that we must strive to imitate and instil in ourselves.
 Yet, mere outward conformity alone can lead to hypocrisy ( nifaq)
or ostentatious (riya ’) or even conceit (‘ujub). We seek refuge in
Allah s.w.t. from being afflicted by these evil traits.
 The inner cleansing (tazkiyya al-nafs ) and constancy (istiqomah)
in striving (mujaahada), with seeking Allah’s Taufiq and Guidance,
is crucial. Thus, apart from having correct belief ( Aqeedah),
conforming with correct ‘Amaliyyah (outward deeds) we also
require inculcation of noble disposition (akhlaq al-kareema ).


 As in every Islamic religious sciences (‘ ulum al-Deen) viz. QUR’AN,
QIRA’AT, AHADITH, FIQH, AQEEDAH, SEERAH, etc. which can be
traced and linked to unbroken chains of transmitters ( ISNAD) back
to the Prophet s.a.a.w. so too is the imperative in matters of
spiritual practices – the traditional methodology.
 And thus at the stage of development termed variously as
TAZKIYYATUN NUFUS, or TASAWWUF or AKHLAQ, which is the
practice of Islam at the level of IHSAN – one preferably needs to be
“upon the spiritual way or practices”, linked through examples of
practices of righteous scholars, which has an unbroken chain of
transmission back to the Prophet s.a.w. termed as “ TARIQAH “.

ADVICE FROM MY PARENT, TEACHERS AND PREDECESSORS *
 There is a special type of TARIQAH, only for those elites referred to as the
“Al-Muqorrabun”, but these people are extremely rare today as mentioned:

“And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).
These will be those Nearest to Allah (al-Muqorrabun):In Gardens of
Bliss: A number of people from those of old, and a few from those
of later times.”

(Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 10-14)


 Even at the time of Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alwi al-Haddad
(rhm.a), he realizes that every Muslim should be upon a general
type of TARIQAH, which is inclusive and for the general Muslims –
unlike the specialised TURUQ (plural of Tariqah) that requires
‘Bai-’at ’ (personalised investiture), etc. before being allowed to
practice its Awrad and Dzikr.



 Regarded as a MUJADDID of the Ba-’Alawi of his time, Imam alHabib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alwi al-Haddad incorporated within the
teachings and practices of Islam which BANI ’ALAWY scholars
spread (especially in the Nusantara) , all the three components of
AQEEDA-FIQH-TASAWWUF.
 Regarding AQEEDAH – in following the Madzhab of Imam Abul
Hassan al-’Ash-’ary; and FIQH of Madzhab Imam Ash-Shafi-’ie,
incorporating some practices unique to Ahlul-Bayt.
 While in TASAWWUF, actually it already provides a TARIQAH, but
of the general type, which has been consistently but
‘unconsciously’ and inconspicuously practiced for generations since
then.


 To differentiate this TARIQAH from the specialises TURUQ, he
termed it as the way or the “TARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEEN”.

 A ‘TARIQAH’ is a methodology involving spiritual practices of
Dzikr, Wirid, Du’a, Suluk, etc. - practiced with supervision or
guidance of an accomplished teacher who serves as Mursheed
(Guide).
 For generations our ‘Ulama in Nusantara have been fulfilling
this role – without need to use the term TARIQAH, even.



 As many of these practices in this “TARIQAH - AHLUL-YAMEEN”,
or “TARIQAH BA-’ALAWY”, are already supported with basis
from authenticated sources from the Prophet s.a.w. , and from
established practices of well-known ‘Ulama for generations by
generations of practitioners, it can be followed by all Muslims,
even without the personalised “Bai-’at”, unlike in other
TURUQ.
 Thus we find in this region, that the Muslims here already
practices almost similar if not identical spiritual exercises viz.
Awrad, Dzikr’, Du’a, Ratib, etc. from how Islam was taught for
several generations - without any fanfare avoiding ostentation.


 Thus, with humility, we are taught to strive upon this so as to be
included amongst those referred to as the “Ashaabul-yameen” .

“For the companions of the Right Hand.
A (goodly) number from those of old ―
And a (goodly) number from those of later times.”
(Qur’an: al-Waqi-’ah: 56: 38-40)

In fact, he, Qutb-al-Irshaad wa Da’wah Habib ‘Abdullah bi ‘Alawi alHaddad gave us the Path of Ba-’Alawiy (Tariqah Ahlil Yamin) – the path
of our Saadat (noble Elders) whose sign is :

“to remove all signs ” of it being a Tariqah *
* with spiritual link (sanad) from its founder:

al-Imam al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Muhammad bin ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi - of
Hadramawt, Yemen (653 H /1232 CE), and then connected continuously with an
unbroken chain of teachers/masters / elders all from amongst the descendants of
our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.


MUHAMMAD (RASULULLAH) S.A.A.W.
IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA’
IMAM HUSSAYN

IMAM ‘ALI AL-URAIDHI

MUHAMMAD

IMAM JA’FAR SODIQ

‘ISA

AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR

IMAM ‘ALI ZEIN AL-’ABIDIN

IMAM MUHAMMAD AL-BAQIR

‘Ubaydullah

‘Alwi

‘Ali

Muhammad
‘Alwi

(Khali’ Qasam)

THE LINEAGE OF THE
BA-’ALAWI OF HADRAMAWT
( AND THE ISLAMIZATION OF THE NUSANTARA )

SHEIKH ABU MADYAN

His spiritual chain
(silsilah – khirqa)
linked

FOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAH
FOUNDER OF TARIQAH ‘ALAWIYYAH


Muhammad
(Shohib Mirbat)

‘Ali

IMAM MUHAMMAD

(al-Faqih al-Muqaddam)

‘Alwi
Abdul Malik
Descent lineage to Wali Songo

‘Ubaydullah

AHMAD AL-MUHAJIR

Ahmad Jalal Shah

‘Abdullah Khan

‘Alwi

Muhammad

Abdul Malik

‘Alwi

Ibrahim Zeinuddin al-Akbar

’Ali Nurul ‘Alam

(Ibrahim Asmoro – ‘As-Samarqandi’)

’Abdullah
Maulana Ishaq

Maulana ‘Ainul Yaqeen
SUNAN GIRI

(Khali’ Qasam)

Muhammad
(Shohib Mirbat)

Grandfather to Adzamat Khan family of Hind (India)

Jamaluddin Hussain al-Akbar

‘Ali Murtadho

‘Ali

‘Alwi

Ahmad Rahmatullah
SUNAN AMPEL
Ibrahim
SUNAN BONANG

Hashim
SUNAN DRAJAT

Ja’far Sodiq
SUNAN QUDUS

Zein al-’Alam Barakat
( SHARIF AWLIYA’ )

Maulana Malik Ibrahim
SUNAN GERISIK

Sharif Hidayatullah
SUNAN GUNUNG JATI

Son-in-law

Raden Shahid
SUNAN KALIJAGA
Raden ‘Umar Sa’id
SUNAN MURIA


“Behold! verily on the (AWLIYA’) friends of Allah
there is no fear, nor shall they grieve”
(Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62)

The grave of the founder of “Tariqah Ba-’Alawiy “ Al-Faqih al-Muqaddam Imam
‘Muhammad ibn ‘Ali Ba-’Alawi al-Husseiny, who died in the year 653 AH (1232 CE).
Apart from receiving his ’ijazah-khirqa suffiya’ from Abu Madyan in Morocco (a
student of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani), he is also linked genealogically and spiritually to
Imams of Ahlil-Bayt (descendants) of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w..

The grave of the Mujaddid of “Tariqah
Ba-’Alawiy” : Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin
‘Alawi al-Haddad : 1044 H (1634 CE)
Tarim

SOME OF HIS IMPORTANT WRITTEN WORKS:
1. An-Nassaihid Diniyyah

6. Risalatul Muzakarah

2. Ad-da’watut tammah

7. Risalatul Murid

3. Risalatul Mu’awanah

8. Kitabul Hikam

4. Al-Fusulul Ilmiah

9. An-Nafaisul Uluwiyyah

5. Sabilul Iddikar

10. Ithafus Sa-il.


“Al-Fatihah for the soul of our leader, (who is acknowledged
as) foremost Faqih in the knowledge of the Deen, Muhammad
ibn ‘Ali Baa-‘Alawiy – and to his roots (ancestral lineage) and its
branches (descendants), and to all our respected Saa-dah of
Baa-‘Alawiy (descendants of the Prophet s.a.w.), may Allah the
Exalted raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and grant upon us
their blessings, their Secrets, their Lights in this Deen (religion of
Islam), in this world and the Hereafter.”
(Recite Surah Al-Fatihah)


“Al-Fatihah for the souls of all our Saadah (elders and leaders)
amongst the practitioners in Sufism (TASAWWUF), wherever in
the East or the West - and in whatever station their souls may
be at - and may Allah raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and
grant upon us their knowledge, blessings of their Secrets, their
Lights in this Deen (religion of Islam), and make us to be
gathered with then in Goodness and well-being.”


“Al-Fatihah for the soul of the compiler of this Ratib (litany),
the pivot of guidance and helper of Allah’s servants and
nations, the Beloved Abdullah ibn ‘Alawiy al-Haddad, and to his
roots (ancestral lineage) and its branches (descendants), may
Allah raise them to lofty ranks in Paradise, and grant upon us
benefits of their blessings, their Secrets, their Lights in this Deen
(religion of Islam), in this world and the Hereafter.”



METHODOLOGY : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE
ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (USHUL) IN LIFE.
(1) ‘ilm (knowledge);
(2) ‘amal (practice);
(3) wara` (religious scrupulousness, piousness);
(4) Khauf (reverential fear of Allah); and
(5) Ikhlas (sincerity).
* al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"

Al-Habib ‘Abdullah bin ‘Alawi al-Haddad’ ’s advice regarding the ways of
our pious predecessors (Salafus-soleh) and ‘ulama-al-’amilin, is one of :

1.

humility (tawadhu’ ) ,

2.

inconspicuous (khumul ) and

3.

value the unity of the ummah (ukhuwwah) by not projecting
exclusivity but

4.

exuding tolerance with wisdom (tasaamuh wa hikmah),

5.

preferring Utlub-al-’ilm, Da’wah, Qudwah hasanah, jihaad fee-sabilil-laah, and

6.

all based on (Hub-bun-Nabiy ) love for the Prophet, his household
(Ahlil-Baytin Nabiy) and those who love them (Muhib-been).



 We do not claim exclusivity but rather we hope that we be included by
Allah SWT into this category mentioned by Him in Surah al-Waqi-’ah.

 This category in fact, is generic which is inclusive and is a preferred
category than that which were actually coined by people viz. SunniShiite, Salaf/ Khalaf, Traditional/Modern, Sufi/non-Sufi, etc.



 Without doubt there were many from this TARIQAH BA’ALWIY who
gained elevation into the ranks of “al-Muqorrabun”, yet this were
gifts or bestowals from Allah rather than mere claim to being one.
 Indeed, they were people who live up to the injunction (motto) :
“Removing all the signs of Tariqah” by being immersed only in
learning, sincerely practicing and spreading the message of Islam
with their AKHLAQ and IHSAN.


 And their characteristic of humility and inconspicuousness, usually
shields them from others knowing their spiritual station ( maqom)
with Allah.

 Only after their death would some of these “saintly people”
sometimes became known.



 One of my teachers, al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah al-Jufrie (rhm.a.) once said,
quoting from his pious and learned predecessors:

“If it is not from amongst the ‘Ulama,
where else would the “ Awliya of Allah “ to be found?”



 Their characteristics are as mentioned by Allah SWT :

“Verily, on the Auliya‘ (friends, allies, saints) of
Allah, there is no fear, nor shall they grieve:”
(Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 62)



 These people are rather known in life as sincere students and scholars of
Islam, dedicated to learning, practicing and teaching, serving ( khidmah)
the DEEN and the Ummah out of sincere love for Allah , His Messenger
and the Ahlul-Baytin Nabiy.
 More aspect of this knowledge – of our Islamic tradition and historical
roots (how we received our Islam) has to still be learnt and appreciated.
WaAllaahu a’-lam.

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


“Without doubt, among men, the nearest of kin to Abraham, are
those who follow him, as are also this Prophet (Muhammad) and
those who believe: And Allah is the Protector of those who have
faith.”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 68)

“All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the
company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of the
(Nabiyeen) Prophets (who teach), the (Siddiqeen) sincere
(lovers of Truth), the (Shuhadah) witnesses (who testify),
and the (Swoliheen) Righteous (who do good): ah! How a
beautiful fellowship!
Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it that
Allah knows all.”
(Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70)


“O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain conscious
of fear of Allah (TAQWA), and be among those who are
true to their word (Swodiqeen)!”
(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119)


“With all this, it is not desirable that all of the believers
take the field [in time of war]. From within every group
in their midst, some shall refrain from going forth to
war, and shall devote themselves [instead] to acquiring
a deeper knowledge of the Faith (LIYA TAFAQ-QAHUFID-DEEN). and [thus be able to] teach their homecoming brethren, so that these [too] might guard
themselves against evil.”


“O you who have believed, whoever of you should
revert from his religion - Allah will bring forth [in place
of them] a people He will love and who will love Him
[who are] humble toward the believers, powerful
against the disbelievers; they strive in the cause of
Allah and do not fear the blame of a critic. That is the
favour of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills. And
Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.”


"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have
forgotten or erred.
Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which
You laid upon those before us.
Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no
ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have
mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory
over the disbelieving people."


“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with
reverential fear, give me success in that which is most
pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!
O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make
me live and die in Thy creed!
O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to
enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of
right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the
servants of righteousness,"


O Allah! Make faith (iiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts
and make disbelief (Kufr), sinning (Fusuq) and rebelliousness (`isyan)
hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided ( Raa-shi-duun).


O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims
and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,
without tasting humiliation or turmoil.


‘And (may Allah send) salutations and prayers upon Muhammad
and upon the household and companions of Muhammad
(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).


“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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