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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)
Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English
Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 3gLESSON # 3g
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)
RENEW TO THE SHIP (UMMAH)RENEW TO THE SHIP (UMMAH)
EDUCATION (KNOWLEDGE)EDUCATION (KNOWLEDGE)
Elucidation of the problem identified –Elucidation of the problem identified –
confusion in Knowledge – tips on how to giveconfusion in Knowledge – tips on how to give
good instruction (good instruction (MAU-’IZATIL-HASANAHMAU-’IZATIL-HASANAH)-)-
regarding ”regarding ”Kalimah-al-RisaalahKalimah-al-Risaalah””
Updated 22 OCTOBER 2016
PARTPART # 4# 4
(Aug-(Aug-20162016))
(Continuation – class exercise)

“O Allah! Grant favours in our hearing, in our sight and in our strength to be
always upon Your Path. And make our yearnings and desires to be in accord
with everything (teachings and guidance) which has ben brought by Your
beloved Muhammad - salutations of Allah and peace be upon him.”
ALLAA-HUM-MA – MA-TI’-NAA – BI-AS-MAA-INAA – WA
– AB-SWAA-RI-NAA – WA- QUW-WAA-TI-NAA- FEE- SA-BEE – LIK, -
WAJ – ‘AL – HA-WAA-NAA –TA-BA-’AN- LI-MAA – JAA – A – BI-HI – HA-BEE-BU-KA
– MUHAM-MADUN – SWOL-LAL-LAA-HU –’ALAI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)) PREVIOUS LESSON

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)

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
THE HADITH
PREVIOUS LESSON

CHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHCHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHEXTERNAL
IDENTIFYING
THE THREAT
PREVIOUS LESSON

LACKING ISLAMIC
PHILOSOPHICAL
RESPONSE TO
‘SECULARISM’
NEGLECT MASTERY
OF LANGUAGES
CONFUSION
IN KNOWLEDGE
ABSENCE OF
AN ACTIVE
CULTURAL
EDUCATION
BREAKDOWN
OF ADAB
RISE OF FALSE LEADERS
AND FAILED LEADERSHIP
SCARCITY OF TRULY
ISLAMIC EDUCATORS
AND THINKERS
TRUNCATION FROM
HISTORY OF ISLAMIC
CIVILIZATION
LACK OF READING
CULTURE AND OF
SERIOUS RESEARCH

LACKING ISLAMIC
PHILOSOPHICAL
RESPONSE TO
‘SECULARISM’
NEGLECT MASTERY
OF LANGUAGES
CONFUSION
IN KNOWLEDGE

 Seriously thinking, Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas identified
the confusion of knowledge (epistemology) is the root problem of the
modern and now post-modern era in which we are now in – indeed
the crisis of the intellect. And he advise us thus:
““The learned and wise among Muslims must use constantThe learned and wise among Muslims must use constant
vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language whichvigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which
impinges upon semantic change in major key elements andimpinges upon semantic change in major key elements and
creates general confusion and error in the understanding ofcreates general confusion and error in the understanding of
Islam and of its worldviewIslam and of its worldview.”.”
Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38
WHAT CAN
WE DO
ABOUT
THIS?

RE-VISITING PAST LESSONS
“FIQHUD-DA’WAH”
PREVIOUS LESSON

GROUP BRAINSTORM SHARING
AND OPEN CLASS DISCUSSION
 As in previous session regarding analysing challenges/problemAs in previous session regarding analysing challenges/problem
pertain to ‘pertain to ‘EducationEducation’ which we specifically identified in the’ which we specifically identified in the
category of “category of “Confusion in knowledgeConfusion in knowledge” – our class” – our class
exercise has not completed 2 more items to dispell and clarify.exercise has not completed 2 more items to dispell and clarify.
 Firstly to identify how the confusion arise (cause of problem).Firstly to identify how the confusion arise (cause of problem).
 Subsequent we shall try to brainstorm, discuss and suggest theSubsequent we shall try to brainstorm, discuss and suggest the
appropriate responses to each (solution in clarifying).appropriate responses to each (solution in clarifying).
Break into groupings (of not more
than 8 person in each).

CLASS EXERCISE IN CLARIFYING WITH
ISLAM’S RESPONSE TO THE CONFUSION
Only those Rukun Islam
and Rukun Iman lessons as
taught when young.
Limited and does not
include worldly actions,
other ‘non-religious’
knowledge and skills.
 We value freedom.
FARDHU ‘AIN
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 1

Irrelevant as this only
pertains to the Hereafter.
It is of less important
because it has no economic
value.
Meaning and significance
of the Arabic word
“FARDHU-’AIN”
FARDHU ‘AIN
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 1

Its connection to concept
of worship ‘IBADAH.
Its dynamic definition
when link to categorization
of knowledge.
 “Religion should be left
to the individual to
decide.”
 “There is no coercion in
religion, so why the
compulsion?”
FARDHU ‘AIN
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 1

Not different from ‘information’.
 Detach from notion of
mankind being
‘SPIRITUAL’ to merely
linked to mental and
psyche.
 Scientific knowledge and
religious knowledge are
different and should be
kept separate.
KNOWLEDGE
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 2

 Scientific knowledge are neutral.
Levelling of every knowledge
 Even placing wrong
category – viz.
UKHRAWI/DUNYAWI.
 Ignorance regarding
Islam’s epistemology.
KNOWLEDGE
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 2

 Ignorance regarding history of Islam’s
extensive and significant contributions
to the dissemination of knowledge
culture leading to renaissance
 “Islam (early Muslims scholars) contribution
to science were merely plagiarized works
from the Greek and other past civilization. It
is nothing to do with its religious teachings.”
 “How can you Islamize
knowledge? This is nonsense.”
KNOWLEDGE
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 2

 Reduced to only the mere
verbal profession of the Faith.
 Some insistence upon the Arabic
pronunciation rather than the person’s
understanding of its true meaning and
significance.
 Inadequate explanation of
TAUHEED and AR-RISAALAH
SHAHADATAIN
# 3

 Ignorant of the binding nature
of SHAHADATAIN.
 Some may inadvertently have betrayed the
DEEN when their allegiance to others over-
rides that of his/her solemn pledge of the
Shahadatain.
 “With SHAHADATAIN a Muslim will
enter Paradise and be safe from the
punishment of the Hellfire.”
SHAHADATAIN
# 3

 Its link to concept of striving -
Mujaahadah.
 It is the ‘enabler’ to ARKAAN - AL-ISLAM
- AL-IIMAN - IHSAN
 Ignorance regarding antithetical aspects
which nullify a Muslims’ Shahadatain
SHAHADATAIN
# 3

 Stagnated to only the simple
explanation as taught to children.
 Questions arising from genuine
Intellectual curiosity frowned upon
(left to later).
 Students’ acceptance of message
assumed to be ‘belief’ whereas
devoid of conviction.
KALIMAH
AL-TAUHEED
LAA-ILAAHA-IL-LALLAH
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 4

 “Believe because that’s what
Allah and the prophets said so in
Qur’an and Ahadith.”
 Ignorant of profound meaning of terms:
TAUHEED, NAFI-WA-ITSBAT,
ILAH, MA’BUD, ALLAH etc.
 Ignorant of link to earlier prophets’
mission; why this basic truth is most
fundamental and so important; etc.
KALIMAH
AL-TAUHEED
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 4

 What convincing arguments
appealing to its believe which Islam
offer to non-Muslims and sceptics.
 Modern-day JAAHILIYYAH.
 Neo-Darwinism and Secularism.
Militant atheist.
KALIMAH
AL-TAUHEED
PREVIOUS LESSON
# 4

NOW TO CONTINUE TODAY’S LESSON

We the prophets are commanded toWe the prophets are commanded to placeplace peoplepeople
according to their stationaccording to their station and toand to speakspeak unto themunto them
in accordance with theirin accordance with their intellectual capacity.intellectual capacity.
((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.aHadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.a.).)

TO KNOW WHAT IS NEEDED, A TEACHER MUST
EMPATHISE AND HELP ANALYSE WHAT MAY IMPEDE
THEIR STUDENTS’ LEARNING AND STRIVE TO REMOVE
THESE EFFECTIVELY WHICH MAY REQUIRE UNLEARNING

GROUP BRAINSTORM SHARING
AND OPEN CLASS DISCUSSION
 In previous session regarding analysing challenges/problem, weIn previous session regarding analysing challenges/problem, we
discussed the first statement to attest as Muslim is the most basicdiscussed the first statement to attest as Muslim is the most basic
message of Al-Islam is themessage of Al-Islam is the KALIMAH-AT-TAUKALIMAH-AT-TAUHHEEDEED..
 The second statement is theThe second statement is the KALIMAH-AL-RISAA-LAHKALIMAH-AL-RISAA-LAH..
 Brainstorm, discuss and analyse the manner in which this is beingBrainstorm, discuss and analyse the manner in which this is being
taught generally to Muslims which need to be improved (renewed)taught generally to Muslims which need to be improved (renewed)
especially in facing contemporary doctrinal challenges.especially in facing contemporary doctrinal challenges.
Break into groupings (of not more
than 8 person in each).

The Prophet s.a.w. sent Mu`adh r.a. to Yemen and said:
"Invite the people to testify that none has the right to be
worshipped but Allah and I am Allah's Messenger s.a.w. and if
they obey you to do so, then teach them that Allah has enjoined on
them five prayers in every day and night (in twenty-four hours), and
if they obey you to do so, then teach them that Allah has made it
obligatory for them to pay the Zakat from their property and it is to
be taken from the wealthy among them and given to the poor.“
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

““The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to thatThe likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that
of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it exceptof a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except
for a space of one brick. The people used to go round thisfor a space of one brick. The people used to go round this
house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were puthouse, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put
in!’in!’
Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”
((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))

““By Allah!(I swear), even ifBy Allah!(I swear), even if MusaMusa is alive and present inis alive and present in
your midst, he can have no option except thatyour midst, he can have no option except that he musthe must
follow me (my teachings)follow me (my teachings).”.”
((Hadith narrated by Jabir r.aHadith narrated by Jabir r.a.).)

““Amongst all people, I am the nearest to Jesus son ofAmongst all people, I am the nearest to Jesus son of
Mary in this world and the hereafterMary in this world and the hereafter. The prophets. The prophets
are paternal brothers, they have different mothersare paternal brothers, they have different mothers
butbut their religion is onetheir religion is one (and the same).”(and the same).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

Say, [O Muhammad], "If you should love Allah,
then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive
you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."
Say, "Obey Allah and the Messenger." But if they
turn away - then indeed, Allah does not like the
disbelievers.”
(Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 31-32)

IDENTIFYING THE CONFUSION
TRADITIONAL MISTAKES
• Stagnated to only the simple
statement that Muhammad is a
prophet without the reasoning for
the claim.
INCOMPLETE DATA
• Ignorant of profound challenge of I’JAZ.
Al-Qur’an as standing proof of
prophethood.
• Ignorant of what AL-QUR’AN actually is,
its history of revelation, compilation and
preservation – vis-a-vis that of other books
claimed to be from God; its amazing content
etc. unanimously upheld by all Muslims.
• Qur’an as God’s final book of revelation to
confirm previous books providing the
criterion to know truth from falsehood.
• Ignorant of the true SEERAH (history),
character, why MUHAMMAD was sent
as the FINAL PROPHET. – (contn’d)..
KALIMAH – AL - RISAALAH
MUHAM-MADAR-RA-SUU-LULLAH
FALLACIES AND ARGUMENTS
• “Because Muhammad came later
and was a brilliant Arab , he must
have merely copied from earlier
Abrahamic faith to start a new one.”
CHALLENGES OF ISLAMAPHOBIA
• Media and academia distortions, lies, half-
truth, wild accusations etc. which are spread.

IDENTIFYING THE CONFUSION
• Stagnated to only the simple
prophet without the reasoning for
the claim.
INCOMPLETE DATA
• … Link to the ABRAHAMIC legacy –
tradition - creed.
• Ignorant of preservation of AHADITH-
SUNNAH NABAWIYYAH and the
science which ensure reliability and its
categorization.
• Ignorant of the responses already done in
refuting the allegations against
PROPHET MUHAMMAD ..
KALIMAH – AL - RISAALAH
MUHAM-MADAR-RA-SUU-LULLAH
• “Because Muhammad came later
and was a brilliant Arab , he must
have merely copied from earlier
Abrahamic faith to start a new one.”
• Media and academia distortions, lies, half-
truth, wild accusations etc. which are spread.

 Stagnated to only the simple
prophet without the reasoning for the
claim.

 “Because Muhammad came later and
was a brilliant Arab , he must have
merely copied from earlier Abrahamic
faith to start a new one.”

 Media and academia distortions, lies,
half-truth, wild accusations etc. towards
Prophet Muhammad which are being
spread.

 Ignorant of profound challenge of
I’JAZ. Al-Qur’an as standing proof of
prophethood.
INCOMPLETE DATA

 Ignorant of what AL-QUR’AN
actually is, its history of revelation,
compilation and preservation – vis-a-vis
that of other books claimed to be from
God; its amazing content etc.; of it being
unanimously upheld by all Muslims
INCOMPLETE DATA

 Ignorant that Qur’an intended as God’s
final revelation to confirm previous
books which is to be superseded,
providing the criterion FURQAN to
know the truth from the falsehood, the
genuine from the interpolation etc.
INCOMPLETE DATA

 Ignorant of the true SEERAH (history),
character, why MUHAMMAD was
sent as the FINAL PROPHET.
INCOMPLETE DATA

 Ignorant of some of the BIBLICAL
PROPHECIES , regarding the
Prophet Muhammad linking him with
the ABRAHAMIC - LEGACY
TRADITION - CREED
INCOMPLETE DATA

 Ignorant of preservation of
AHADITH-SUNNAH
NABAWIYYAH and the science
which ensure reliability and its
categorization.
INCOMPLETE DATA

 Ignorant of the responses already done
in refuting the allegations against
PROPHET MUHAMMAD ..
INCOMPLETE DATA
TO BE CONTINUED INSHA-ALLAH

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