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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)
Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English
Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 1LESSON # 1
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially forUsing text & curriculum he has developed especially for
Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of
Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the
Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from
Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”
(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)
RESUMING MODULE AFTER BREAKRESUMING MODULE AFTER BREAK
CONSOLIDATIONCONSOLIDATION
Accommodating othersAccommodating others
Sharing of our concernsSharing of our concerns
Updated 20 AUGUST 2016
PARTPART # 4# 4
(Aug-(Aug-20162016))

“Believers, when you are told: “(TAFAS-SAHUU) Make
room for one another in your assemblies (MAJAALIS),”
then make room; Allah will bestow amplitude on you. And
when it is said: “(UN-SHU-ZUU) Rise up,” then rise up;
(YAR-FA-’ILLAAH) Allah will raise to high ranks those of
you who believe (AA-MANU) and are (UU-TUL-’ILM)
endowed with knowledge. Allah is well aware of all that
you do.”
(Qur’an: Mujaadila: 58: 11)
Maududi’s translation:

“O YOU who have attained to faith! When you are told,
“Make room for one another in your collective life”, do
make room: [and in return,] Allah will make room for
you [in His grace]. And whenever you are told, “Rise up
[for a good deed]”, do rise up; [and] Allah will exalt by
[many] degrees those of you who have attained to faith
and, [above all,] such as have been vouchsafed [true]
knowledge: for Allah is fully aware of all that you do.”
(Qur’an: Mujaadila: 58: 11)
Muhammad Asad’s translation:

A REMINDER TO MUSLIMS FROM
LESSONS ON ISLAMIC “ADAB”
6
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL
LESSONS FROM BEGINNERS’ COURSE
PREVIOUS LESSON

ROB-BANAA- AN-FA’-NAA -BI-MAA- ‘AL-LAM-TA-NAA
O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught usO our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us..

ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzI- YAN-FA- ‘UNAROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzI- YAN-FA- ‘UNA
O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.

““And [remember the time] when your Sustainer made [thisAnd [remember the time] when your Sustainer made [this
promise] known: 'If you are grateful [to Me], I shall mostpromise] known: 'If you are grateful [to Me], I shall most
certainly give you more and more;certainly give you more and more; but if you are ungratefulbut if you are ungrateful,,
verily,verily, My chastisement will be severe indeedMy chastisement will be severe indeed!“’!“’
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7))

““This, becauseThis, because Allah would never change the blessings withAllah would never change the blessings with
which He has graced a people unless they change their innerwhich He has graced a people unless they change their inner
selvesselves: and [know] that Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing.”: and [know] that Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing.”
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53))

““Among the believers are men who have [always] been trueAmong the believers are men who have [always] been true
toto what they have vowed before Allahwhat they have vowed before Allah; and among them are; and among them are
such as have [already] redeemed their pledge by death, andsuch as have [already] redeemed their pledge by death, and
such as yet await [its fulfilment]such as yet await [its fulfilment] without having changedwithout having changed
[their resolve] in the least[their resolve] in the least.”.”
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 23))

Participants in this course should have undergone through myParticipants in this course should have undergone through my
earlier modules, from –earlier modules, from – BEGINNERS’ COURSEBEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM FORON ISLAM FOR
ADULTS… then to theADULTS… then to the INTRODUCTORY COURSESINTRODUCTORY COURSES – (Introduction to– (Introduction to
TAUTAUHHEEDEED; Approach to the Study; Approach to the Study FIQHFIQH; Introduction to; Introduction to ‘Ilm-al-‘Ilm-al-
AKHLAQ/TasawwufAKHLAQ/Tasawwuf) … then on to The Islamic Concept of) … then on to The Islamic Concept of ADABADAB..
We recognize too that the lesson is held once a week, andWe recognize too that the lesson is held once a week, and
participants may not aspire to studyparticipants may not aspire to study FIQHFIQH intensively but ratherintensively but rather
adequately (as aadequately (as a Fardhu ’AinFardhu ’Ain requirement).requirement).
Also,Also, we should now be manifesting as much of our knowledgewe should now be manifesting as much of our knowledge
which have been taught-learnt, into practicewhich have been taught-learnt, into practice ((‘AMAL‘AMAL).).
With these consideration, this module is crafted.With these consideration, this module is crafted.

*Or rather our limited understanding which led to reduce and
limit our appreciation of the significance of Islamic teachings.

When we think of the term ‘FIQH’ we tend to apply what , as commonly
understood to be subject regarding Islamic jurisprudence.
The original – (in Qur’anic and Ahadith) – usage, the term refers to the
“profound understanding of the entire “Deen – al – Islam”
LI- YA –TAFAQ-QAHU – FID- DEEN : “ they could devote themselves to
FAQQAH-HU (profound learning in) studies in religion (Deen) “
YU-FAQ-QIH-HU FID – DEEN : “He will make him a FAQIH (learned) in
matters of the religion(Deen)”

“Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a
contingent from every expedition remained behind,
they could devote themselves to studies in religion
(LIYA-TAFAQQAHUU FID-DEEN) and admonish the
people when they return to them― that thus they
(may learn) to guard themselves (against evil). "?
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122))

“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will
make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the religion(Deen);
and for everything there is a pillar, and the pillar of this
religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound understanding of the
Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen) is more difficult upon
satan than a thousand worshippers.”
((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))

Such a learned scholar of Islam is not to be likened with those
academics or intellectuals of today, for they are foremost people who
are always striving to connect themselves with Allah SWT and being
convinced of the Reality (HAQIQAH) that they are forever (FAQIR
-ILALLAAH) in state of poverty before Allah – seeking and beseeching
His Mercy (RAHMAH), Generosity (KARAMAH), Subtle Preservation
(LATAIF) and hoping to Please Allah (MARDHATILLAH), etc.
They are people of Remembrance (AHLUDZ-DZIKR) , the ones who are
not easily distracted by the conundrum or hustle-bustle of the worldly
life which tend to make many people to forget their true purpose for
existing, and the inevitable meeting with their Lord Maker in the
Hereafter.

We have to admit that many of us tend to be complacent, satisfied with
our being a Muslim, priding ourselves as though we have somewhat
contributed (doing a favour) by adding to the numbers of Muslims in
the world.
This is sheer arrogance if devoid of the realization that it is indeed
Allah’s SWT guidance and power that made our being Muslim possible.
We should instead work upon our sense of gratitude (SHAKUR) and
strive to seek knowledge and understanding to reach to a conviction
(YAQEEN) of true believer (MU’-MEEN).
This requires, not merely knowing but acting upon – the responding to
the teaching of Al-Islam – which permeates every facets of our life.
This (our responding) , is the true LIFE – according to Allah SWT.

““They consider it a favour to you that they haveThey consider it a favour to you that they have
accepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam aaccepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam a
favour to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favour uponfavour to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favour upon
you that He has guided you to the faith, if you shouldyou that He has guided you to the faith, if you should
be truthful."be truthful."
((Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 7Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 7))

““O you who have believed, (O you who have believed, ( ISTAJIBUISTAJIBU) respond to) respond to
Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you toAllah and to the Messenger when he calls you to
that which gives you life (that which gives you life (LI-MAA-YULI-MAA-YUHH-YEE-KUM-YEE-KUM).).
And know that Allah intervenes between a man andAnd know that Allah intervenes between a man and
his heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”his heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”
((Qur’an:Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an:Anfaal: 8: 24))

Allah SWT even highlighted one of the most important favour for us to
be grateful for, to rejoice, to appreciate its true value and strive in our
entire life to celebrate and live up to – i.e. to refer to His sending our
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. as the EDUCATOR par excellence.
And the nature of EDUCATION of the DEEN is throughout our whole life.
Note: It even stipulates the proper approaches – (which alludes to
ADAB), and the ultimate attainment is in the learning of the KITAB (Al-
Qur’an) and AL-HIKMAH (the Prophetic Wisdom).
Although HIKMAH is referring to Sunnah An-Nabawwiyyah, yet the
Qur’anic usage of the term AL-HIKMAH must be profoundly
understood, not relegated simplistically to be mere learning or quoting
of Qur’an, Ahadith and As-Sunnah alone.

““Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believersCertainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers
when He sent among them a Messengerwhen He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad) from(Muhammad) from
among themselves, to (among themselves, to (YAT-LU-’ALAI-HIMYAT-LU-’ALAI-HIM ) rehearse to them) rehearse to them
His Signs (His Signs (AS-YAA-TI-HIAS-YAA-TI-HI) , and () , and (YU-ZAK-KEE-HIMYU-ZAK-KEE-HIM) to sanctify) to sanctify
them (purify and make them grow), and to (them (purify and make them grow), and to (YU-’AL-LIMU-YU-’AL-LIMU-
HUMHUM) instruct them in () instruct them in (AL-KITABAL-KITAB) Scripture and () Scripture and (AL-AL-
HIKMAHHIKMAH) Wisdom― although they had been, before, in) Wisdom― although they had been, before, in
manifest error― .“manifest error― .“
((Qur’an:Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164Qur’an:Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164))

““If anyone (If anyone (YUSHAA-QIQYUSHAA-QIQ) contends with the Messenger) contends with the Messenger even aftereven after
guidance has been plainly conveyed to himguidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path, and follows a path
other than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him inother than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in
the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.”the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

””The similitude of those who were charged with theThe similitude of those who were charged with the
(obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently(obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently
failed in thosefailed in those (obligations), is that of a donkey which(obligations), is that of a donkey which
carries huge tomes (carries huge tomes (but understands them notbut understands them not). Evil is). Evil is
the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah:the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah:
and Allah guides not people who do wrong.”and Allah guides not people who do wrong.”
((Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5))

Admitting the obvious now? …. When Allah has revealed this over 1400 years ago
For the blameworthiness is the ‘absence of understanding’ , for both are
but donkeys and what they carry or claiming for themselves, is
irrelevant.

A PROPHECY
A PROPHECY LIZARD’S HOLE

The Messenger of AllahThe Messenger of Allah said: “You would tread the samesaid: “You would tread the same
path (path (SUNANASUNANA) as was trodden by those before you inch by) as was trodden by those before you inch by
inch and step by step so much so that if they had entered intoinch and step by step so much so that if they had entered into
the hole of the lizard, you would follow them in this also.the hole of the lizard, you would follow them in this also.
We said: Allah's Messenger, do you mean Jews and ChristiansWe said: Allah's Messenger, do you mean Jews and Christians
(by your words)" those before you"?(by your words)" those before you"?
HeHe said: Who else (than those two religious groups)?said: Who else (than those two religious groups)?
( Hadith reported by Muslim)
A PROPHECY
A PROPHECY
From Abu Sa-’id al-Khudri r.a. :From Abu Sa-’id al-Khudri r.a. :
LIZARD’S HOLE

A PROPHECY
A PROPHECY KHULAFA’-’ULAMA

( Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)
A PROPHECY
A PROPHECY
“I counsel you to have TAQWA (fear) of Allah, and to listen
and obey [your leader], even if a slave were to become your
‘Ameer. Verily he among you who lives long will see great
controversy, so you must keep to my Sunnah and to the
Sunnah of the KHULAFA AR-RASHIDEEN (the rightly guided
caliphs), MAHDIY-YEEN (those who guide to the right way).
Cling to it stubbornly [literally: with your molar teeth]. Beware
of newly invented matters [in the religion], for verily every
BID’AH (innovation * ) is misguidance.”
* Without any or contrary to basis in Shari’ah
KHULAFA’-’ULAMA

LET US ANALYSELET US ANALYSE
FROM
A
RECENT
SEM
INAR

INFANT
PRE-SCHOOL
Parents may already
provide nurturing in
accordance with Islamic
traditions. Yet although
much time spent confined
at home, we must also
become aware of strong
influences through
exposures of the mass
media and our family
lifestyle and parental
behavior.

““Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (FITRAHFITRAH),),
It is the parents then who would make him to becomeIt is the parents then who would make him to become
a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.”a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

“Educate (nurture with ADAB – ‘addibu ’) your children upon
three things: To Love your Prophet , and to love the
Family members of his household (Aa-li Muhammad), and
(learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”
(Hadith of the Prophet narrated by Tabrani)

““There is no gift (that you can give) to your childrenThere is no gift (that you can give) to your children
better than (instilling in them) the goodbetter than (instilling in them) the good ADABADAB.”.”
((Hadith of the ProphetHadith of the Prophet reported by Tirmidzireported by Tirmidzi ))

Although some basic
knowledge of Islam may have
been provided, yet when they
sent the children to formal
school, stress towards
“academic excellence” only
and tend to neglect the
“Aqeedah-mic” element in
their education which must
continuously be complimented
in tandem with their
development while in and
throughout their schooling
age.
SCHOOLING PERIOD
EXPOSURE TO TODAY’S
“TEENS SUB-CULTURE”

With lesser contact-time at
home, and inadequate
mentoring & monitoring
Islamically by parents, their
education becomes
“secularized”; children may be
left to peers and media
influences. Islamic values may
began to be subsumed by
negative trends and sub-
cultures opposed to Islam.
Some may begin to have
doubts about Islam or even
lose their Muslim identity.
FURTHER
EXPOSURE TO
TODAY’S “TEENS
SUB-CULTURE”

At this level, our young may
become more independent (less
attached to family influence);
their idealism may lead them to
‘try out’, to adapt and adopt
values alien to Islam itself.
Serious crisis of identity usually
occur at this stage – usually when
they become ‘worldly-wise’ but
unfortunately their knowledge of
Islam stagnates at “kindergarten
or primary” level.
COLLEGE & VARSITY –
NATIONAL SERVICE /
TASTE OF WORKING
LIFE

Is part-time IslamicIs part-time Islamic
classes adequate?classes adequate?
No, if approach to learning
Islam merely as subjects to
be learnt rather than a
lifestyle and character
building.
No, if parents merely
delegate tasks to teachers
without they themselves
participating in child’s
holistic development, and
providing good role
models.

Is part-time IslamicIs part-time Islamic
classes adequate?classes adequate?
No, when learning does not
conform to its systematic
ways according to tradition
– fardh ‘ayn before
kifaayah; and to begin with
eclectic before
specialization
No, when their identity as
Muslims allowed to be
eroded by other values and
“idols” as role models.”

Is Islamic educationIs Islamic education
achieved by integratingachieved by integrating
knowledge?knowledge?
Mere integration (formal school with
Islamic class) does not make it an Islamic
education.

It is only when the dominant worldview,
approach and philosophy for their education is
that of Islam; and the conscious objective is of
moulding an Islamic identity becomes the
primary concern.

That it must proactively equip them to discern
between ‘haqq’ (truth) and ‘baatil’ (falsehood);
between ‘hasanat’ (goodness) and ‘sai-yi’at’
(evil) etc. when learning from other systems.

That the three primary ‘TAUHEEDIC’
development of iiman, ‘amal and ihsan
(paradigm) continues to be nurtured.
WHAT IS THISWHAT IS THIS
TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGM?EEDIC PARADIGM?

A parable
Analyse how
we are
acquiring
information or
‘knowledge’
FOR THOSE WHO THINK
Let us assume our
‘heart-mind’ QALB is
like a vessel with a
small opening which is
capable of acquiring
‘knowledge’ albeit
one and a time.
Like a marble, we
begin to acquire
one marble at a
time, information
or ‘knowledge’
throughout our
life, filling the jar
with them

A parable
Analyse how
we are
acquiring
information or
‘knowledge’
FOR THOSE WHO THINK
Like a marble, we
begin to acquire
one marble at a
time, information
or ‘knowledge’
throughout our
life, filling the jar
with them

Now that we have a
lot of marbles, we
assume we have
‘knowledge’ – quite
oblivious to the ADAB
in which it was taught
or supposed to have
been acquired.
A parable
Analyse how
we are
acquiring
information or
‘knowledge’
FOR THOSE WHO THINK

It is when we want
teach or share our
‘knowledge’ – i.e. take
out the marbles – for
other people, our
sharing with them
about Islam, that we
realise a problem:
“which marble first? In
what order? How
much? .. priority? Etc.“
A parable
Analyse how
we are
acquiring
information or
‘knowledge’
FOR THOSE WHO THINK
?
THIS REQUIRE OUR KNOWING ALSO THE ‘ADAB’
NOT MERE ILLUSION OF HAVING ‘KNOWLEDGE’

FOR THOSE WHO THINK
A parable
““We are (much) in need of a littleWe are (much) in need of a little AdabAdab, from (that of), from (that of)
going out (seeking) after much ofgoing out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm‘ilm (knowledge)”(knowledge)”
(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)(Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak)

WHICH REMOVES THE
ISLAMIC FOUNDATIONAL
ECCLECTIC APPROACH
TO MUSLIMS’ EDUCATION
““AN-NASEEHAH”AN-NASEEHAH”
Sincere advice
FOR THOSE WHO THINK

 ENSURE OUR AIM, PURPOSE OF
SEEKING KNOWLEDGE IS CORRECT
(ADAB); AND
 SINCERITY IN OUR INTENTION
(NIYYAT) DEDICATED TO GAIN
NEARNESS OF ALLAH.
 THIS THEN BECOMES AN ACT OF
WORSHIP (‘IBAADAH).

““When peopleWhen people TATRUKUTATRUKU - leave (- leave (set asideset aside) the affairs) the affairs
of theirof their DEENDEEN – religion, because of their– religion, because of their concern inconcern in
improving their worldly mattersimproving their worldly matters, then Allah will open, then Allah will open
upon them much danger (harm).”upon them much danger (harm).”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
W
AR
N
IN
G

“Whosoever has an increase in knowledge without any increase in
his detachment (ZUHD) for the world, would not have any increase
with Allah except in his distancing himself further”
(Hadith reported by Dailami from ‘Ali ibn Abi Tolib r.a.)
W
AR
N
IN
G

Every tree begun from a seed, and wouldEvery tree begun from a seed, and would
grow in stages – from seedling into a plantgrow in stages – from seedling into a plant
which from its onset develops severalwhich from its onset develops several
important crucial components viz. Its roots,important crucial components viz. Its roots,
its stems which then grow into trunk andits stems which then grow into trunk and
branches, its barks and leaves etc.branches, its barks and leaves etc.
All of these has to be nurtured and let toAll of these has to be nurtured and let to
grow in tandem – as and when conditionsgrow in tandem – as and when conditions
permits.permits.
If any of these is neglected, or process forIf any of these is neglected, or process for
their growth stymied to only allow onetheir growth stymied to only allow one
component to be fully developed withoutcomponent to be fully developed without
these others – then the tree may be harmed.these others – then the tree may be harmed.

IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBelief
FaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
‘‘AMALAMAL
[Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmission
ObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
IHSANIHSAN
Best orBest or
RighteousRighteous
ConductConduct
COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE
Compare with the three domains of Learning – contemporary theories
in education - regarding the Taxonomies of :
[ re: Benjamin Bloom,
David Krathwohl, Anita Harrow ]

• Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience withoutFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without
Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
• Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness withTogether, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with
IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serveIHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve
Allah s.w.t.Allah s.w.t.
• Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in hisThus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his
submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).
ALL THREE ASPECTS ARE TO BE DEVELOPED IN TANDEM ACCORDINGLY
WITHOUT FOCUSING AT SPECIALIZATION UNTIL AT LATER STAGE
WHEN ESSENTIAL BASIC KNOWLEDGE ARE WELL ESTABLISHED

‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘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
(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.
TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM

‘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
(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARYRELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY
KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:
Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,
Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,
Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,
Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,
Anthropology, Marine & Space,Anthropology, Marine & Space,
Etc.Etc.

‘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.

‘ILM FIQH

Purpose / Objective
What is involved?
What is the Effect?
BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH
‘‘ibadahibadah (personal devotion / worship)(personal devotion / worship)
MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction)(social transaction)
MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family)(Marriage & family)
Irth / fara’idIrth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth)
JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment)(crimes & punishment)
Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary)
jihad / Da’wahjihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace)
imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)

‘ILM FIQH

Purpose / Objective
What is involved?
What is the Effect?
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:
All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technology
and skills, knowledge of economics, politics,and skills, knowledge of economics, politics,
social & administrativesocial & administrative
sciences etc. that can assist in thesciences etc. that can assist in the
fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace,fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace,
harmony, prosperity, physicalharmony, prosperity, physical
with moral progress, and the well-beingwith moral progress, and the well-being
of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.

‘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 [Ashaab],
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”)

‘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 [Ashaab],
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”)
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:
This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requires
practical behaviour, the aspect of beingpractical behaviour, the aspect of being
and becoming. Its area of developmentand becoming. Its area of development
is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or
the state of the Soul reflected in histhe state of the Soul reflected in his
Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close). Therefore, the close
equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology,equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology,
behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.

SHAKUR
Gratefulness

“ And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.
He gives wisdom (AL-HIKMAH) to whom He wills, and
whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given
much good. And none will remember except those of
understanding (ULUL-AL-BAA-B).”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 268-269)

As in the famous Hadith of Jibra’il a.s. from which our basic beginners
(FARDHU ‘AIN ) course curriculum was based on, I would like to propose
for this module on “TAFAQQUH” this time to deeply reflect upon each
of the key aspects (terms) our Prophet Muhammad used in this
(chosen) Hadith and then elucidate their significance and wisdom
beautifully regarding Islamic teachings as a total way of life (AD-DEEN).
I believe in the consistency of our Prophet’s advice, which seminally
contain gems which are in fact beautifully elaborated upon in the rest of
the other teachings of Islam. This brings up the wisdom (AL-HIKMAH).
“… and teaching them the Book and Wisdom”-(Q: 62:2)

"I have been sent with JAWAMI’ AL-KALEEM (i.e., the shortest expression
carrying the widest meanings), and I was made victorious with awe (fear
cast into the hearts of the enemy), and while I was sleeping, the keys of
the treasures of the earth were brought to me and were put in my hand."
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

JAWAMI'-AL-KALEEM means (“comprehensive
speech”) that Allah SWT has granted the Prophet ability to
speak in the shortest expression carrying the widest meanings;
expressions in one or two statements or thereabouts the
numerous matters that used to be written in the books revealed
before him.
This epitomizes the Wisdom (AL-HIKMAH) granted to our Prophet
Muhammad .
In this module we shall try to reflect upon the significance as in
just one Hadith – the Prophet Muhammad’s advice to a
Sahaabiy Abu Dzar al-Ghifari r.a., which we hope Allah SWT will
grant us profound understanding of the DEEN – insha-Allah.

IMAM ABU HAMID AL-GHAZALIE (R.A.)
AN-NASEEHAH
The Sincere Advice
IDZAL – MAR – U – KAA - NAT - LAHU – FIK –RAH
FA – FEE - KUL – LI – SHAY- IN – LA – HU – ‘IB - RAH

Hadith extracted from: ‘NASA-IHU AL-’IBAAD ‘ALAA SHARHI AL-
MUNABBIHAT ‘ALA AL-ISTI’DAD LI-YAUMI AL-MA-’AD’
Sheikh Imam Muhammad Nawawi bin Umar al-Jawi al-Bantani
famous Nusantaran scholar and Imam in Makkah (1813-1897)

YAA ABAA- DZAR! JAD-DI-DIS-SA-FEE-NATI – FA-IN-NAL-BAH-RAL – ‘A-MEE-Q
WA-KHU –DHIZ – ZAA-DA – KAA-MI-LA - FA-IN-NAS - SAFARA – BA-’EE-D
WA-KHAF- FI – FIL – HAM-LA – FA –IN-NAL – ‘A-QOBA-TA – KA-UU-D
WA – AKH-LI – SWIL – ‘A-MALA – FA-IN-NAN- NAA-QI-DA – BA-SWEE-R
AN-NAASEEHAH
The Sincere Advice
THE HADITH

O Aba Dzar! Renew the ship, for verily the ocean is deep,
And take complete provision, for verily the journey is far,
And lighten the load, for verily the obstacles are almost insurmountable,
And be sincere in your deeds, for verily the scrutinizer of faults
is The Seeing (Allah).
AN-NAASEEHAH
The Sincere Advice
INSHA-ALLAH – to be continuedAll Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))
THE HADITH

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