“INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQH” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (Singapore) LESSON # 2 – THE APPROACHES IN LEARNING FIQH [SPECIFIC TO THE CONTEXT OF SINGAPORE]

1. “ INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQH ” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (Singapore) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) LESSON # 2 – THE APPROACHES IN LEARNING FIQH And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. “ To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” UPDATED APRIL 2011 SPECIFIC TO THE CONTEXT OF SINGAPORE

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3. “ It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before, in manifest error― .“ ( Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

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8. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) “ O ye who believe! (Be conscious of Allah and) Fear Allah ( TAQWA ) and be with those who are true (in words and deeds)- AS-SWODIQEEN ” ( Qur’an: Taubah:9: 119 )

11. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) ” Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of the DEEN (Religion), so look thoroughly into the person from whom you acquire (the knowledge of) your DEEN (Religion).” Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims:

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13. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) ” The similitude of those who were charged with the (obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently failed in those (obligations), is that of a donkey which carries huge tomes (but understands them not). Evil is the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah: and Allah guides not people who do wrong.” ( Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5 )

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18. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) “ Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent from every expedition remained behind, they could devote themselves to studies in religion ( YU-FAQQIH 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: 122 )

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36. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) CHANGE IN LINGUA FRANCA “ We sent not a messenger except (to teach) in the language of his (own) people, in order to make (things) clear to them.” ( Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 4 )

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48. REVISITING THE “TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM” CHART - IN A MUSLIM’S EDUCATION * From Fardhu ‘Ain class slides & “Beginners Manual on Islam” - Addendum All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

49. ‘ 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. Tau h eedic paradigm REVISIT THE “TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM” CHART - IN A MUSLIM’S EDUCATION All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

50. ‘ 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. BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH ‘ ibadah (personal devotion / worship) Muamalah (social transaction) Munakahah (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth) Jinayah (crimes & punishment) Qodha’iyah (judiciary) jihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace) imarah (Leadership/government) Tau h eedic paradigm REVISIT THE “TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM” CHART - IN A MUSLIM’S EDUCATION All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

51. ‘ 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. RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE: All applied sciences, technology and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & administrative sciences etc. that can assist in the fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical with moral progress, and the well-being of Man & society, etc. Tau h eedic paradigm REVISIT THE “TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM” CHART - IN A MUSLIM’S EDUCATION All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

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