“A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail “ARKAAN AL-ISLAM” Pillars of Islam (Submission) DAILY FASTING IN MONTH OF RAMADHAN

1. “ A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL LESSON # 14 Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. “ To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALL UPDATED 3 FEBRUARY 2012 Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pm Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim “ ARKAAN AL-ISLAM” Pillars of Islam (Submission) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL DAILY FASTING IN MONTH OF RAMADHAN All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

2. (The basic message of Islam) FARDHU’AIN : CONDUCTED BY USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK “ Beginners’ Manual on Islam ” IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

7. Islam is built upon Five (pillars): [1] To bear witness that there is no god except Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) Swolah; [3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth); [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House) for those who has the means to (do) it; [5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

8. Islam is built upon Five (pillars): [1] To bear witness that there is no god except Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) Swolah; [3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth); [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House) for those who has the means to (do) it; [5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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12. ” O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraint ( having TAQWA – i.e. state of consciousness of God).―” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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14. “ (Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more of his own free-will―it is better for him, and it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:184 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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16. ” Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). So everyone of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spent it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by days later” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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28. NOTE: Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to have fasted ( umum ), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting – either: [1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to Allah ( al-Muqorrobeen ) – “most specific” Fast ( khusus-al-khusus ) or, if not then: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

29. NOTE: Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to have fasted ( umum ), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting – either: [2] The “specific” Fast ( khusus ) – i.e. to ensure while fasting, every organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everything which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden ( haram ). All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

30. ” Allah intends every facility for you He does not want to put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

31. .... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having TAQWA – i.e. state of consciousness of God).―” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

36. “ Verily your Lord said: ‘The reward for every good deed will be multiplied by ten up to seven hundred times, except for Fasting – for Fasting is for my sake and I will reward (to multiples of my choosing) accordingly/” ( Hadith ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

37. “ Fasting is a shield and so (he who fast) should not utter vulgarities, nor obscenities and if a man swears (pick a quarrel) with him, he should Just say (in response) : I am Fasting, twice.”” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

38. “ Fasting is a shield as long as the person (fasting) does not violate it.” (Abu Muhammad clarifies that what the Prophet s.a.a.w. meant by Violate here is “ Ghibah ” – backbiting others)” ( Hadith reported by Darimiy ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

39. “ There are many who Fast but do not gain anything for their Fasting except hunger and thirst.” ( Hadith ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

40. “ and to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

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