“INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail LESSON # 9 [b] – “GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN” LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

1. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ ILM AL-AKHLAQ “ Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.” 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)” “ INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail LESSON # 9 [b] – “ GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

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3. MUSLIM MU’MEEN MU H SEEN MU KH LISWEEN MUTTAQEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Best or righteous conduct Sincerity God-consciousness or Piety TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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12. “ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the praise of Allah. “ ( Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

13. (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s s.a.a.w. disposition ( akhlaq ) she replied: “ (His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”. ( Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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16. “ Whenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) with His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an” ( Hadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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18. “ O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger [may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah: for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!” ( Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 9 a –

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21. “ O YOU who have attained to faith! If any iniquitous person comes to you with a [slanderous] tale, use your discernment, lest you hurt people unwittingly and afterwards be filled with remorse for what you have done.” ( Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 6 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

31. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) SAY: "I seek refuge with the Sustainer of men, the Sovereign of men, the God of men, from the evil of the whispering, elusive tempter who whispers in the hearts of men, from all [temptation to evil by] invisible forces as well as men,“ ( Qur’an: an-Naas: 114: 1-6 )

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36. “ And [once again]: Why do you not say, whenever you hear such [a rumour], “It does not behove us to speak of this, O Thou who art limitless in Thy glory: this is an awesome calumny ( BUHTAA-N AZEEM )”? Allah admonishes you [hereby] lest you ever revert to the like of this [sin], if you are [truly] believers; for Allah makes [His] messages clear unto you - and Allah is all-knowing, Wise!.” ( Qur’an:an-Nur: 24: 16-18 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

37. “ Verily, as for those who like [to hear] foul slander spread against [any of] those who have attained to faith, grievous suffering awaits them in this world and in the life to come: for Allah knows [the full truth], whereas you know [it] not.” ( Qur’an: an-Nur: 24: 19 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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41. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Blessed is the one who is busy (addressing) with his own shortcomings (faults) rather than getting involve with (searching for) the shortcomings (faults) of other people.” ( Hadeeth )

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43. "O You Muslim (who claim yourself as one) with your mouth! But Faith ( iiman ) has not entered your hearts; do not cause annoyance towards other Muslims by making fun of them and searching for their faults. This is because whosoever likes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah in turn will search out his faults. When Allah searches out someone's faults, He will expose whatever secrets that the person has, even if it were (hidden) in his baggage." ( Hadeeth ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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46. “ And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he to comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you would be bound to come to harm [as a community]. But as it is, Allah has caused [your] faith to be dear to you, and has given it beauty in your hearts, and has made hateful to you all denial of the truth, and all iniquity, and all rebellion [against what is good]. Such indeed are they who follow the right course” ( Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 7 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

50. [1] They see Faith ( iiman ) as something most dear and valuable; a bestowal from Allah to them. They were very careful in striving to preserve this. They indulge constantly in seeking forgiveness of Allah s.w.t. seeking to remove any stain or blemishes upon their Faith ( iiman ).Thus, any act or deeds which compromises this would be rejected out right. [2] Not only that, Faith ( iiman ) is adorned in their hearts. If the '' Qalb "(mind/heart) is the centre from which radiates all our actions, then from such people will manifest everything which such Faith ( iiman ) represents. They exude every goodness. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

51. [3] When their hearts is filled with Faith ( iiman ), then it definitely will react against any other values contrary to Faith ( iiman ). It resent and is hateful towards " Kufr " (denial of Truth); " Fusuq " (iniquities or sinful things) and " Isw-yaan " (rebellion against goodness). Such were the people whom Allah s.w.t, referred to as the Rightly Guided ( RAA-SYIDUUN ) - May Allah make us to be like them too - AAMIN All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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54. ALLAA-HUM-MAR – H AM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN – WA – HU-DAN WA RA H - MAH All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, and a Mercy. O Allah! “

55. ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZ AK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”

56. WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – A TW TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night and different parts of the day,”

57. WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – H UJ – JA-TAN YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And make it as argument point in my favour, O Lord of all the worlds.”

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59. "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." All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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61. “ 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," All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

62. 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 ). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

63. 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. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

64. ‘ And (may All a h send) salutations and prayers upon Mu h ammad and upon the household and companions of Mu h ammad (the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

65. “ 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.” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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