Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail for ”Muslim Trainee Teachers Camp 2011” Organized by NTUMS – (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society - Singapore) Saturday 3rd December 2011 – 2 pm @Masjid Muhajirin, Braddel Road Title: "EDUCATION - A MUSLIM SHARING  OF HIS EXPERIENCE FROM THE TRADITIONAL ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE"

1. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail for ”Muslim Trainee Teachers Camp 2011” Organized by NTUMS – (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society - Singapore) Saturday 3 rd December 2011 – 2 pm @Masjid Muhajirin, Braddel Road IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. EXCERPTS - FROM THE SESSION

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8. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam - from their loins - their descendants and made them testify of themselves, [saying to them], "Am I not your Lord?" They said, "Yes, we have testified." [This] - lest you should say on the day of Resurrection, "Indeed, we were of this unaware." ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172 )

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10. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) “ Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he was nothing--(not even) mentioned?― Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).” ( Qur’an: Insan: 76: 1-3 )

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12. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) “ But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world. And do good as Allah has done good to you. And desire not (chaos and) corruption in the land. : for, verily, Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!” ( Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77 )

13. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) ALLOW ME TO SHARE MY PERSPECTIVE ....

14. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) ALLOW ME TO SHARE MY PERSPECTIVE .... “ Yet go on reminding [all who would listen]: for, verily, such a reminder will profit the believers. And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible beings and men to any end other than that they may [know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they feed Me:for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!” ( Qur’an: Dzariat: 51: 55-58 )

15. “ NEVER has Allah endowed any man with two hearts in one body” ( Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) ALLOW ME TO SHARE MY PERSPECTIVE ....

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22. LEST WE FORGET PERSPECTIVE FROM AN ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

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25. “ To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) It is wrong to refer to Islamic religious knowledge as ‘ ilmu ukhrawi , as though implying that Islamic Religious knowledge has no value or relevance for this world. Traditional scholars always use the Qur’anic term ’ulum ad-Deen . IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION

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31. “ O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls you unto that which will give you life; and know that Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of] his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.” ( Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

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36. ” Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that they may receive admonition; ( Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

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38. ‘ ILM TAU H EED - ‘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 (Tau h eed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man. TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

39. ‘ 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 (Tau h eed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man. RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE: Languages, Logic & philosophy, Epistemology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Astronomy, Geology, History, Anthropology, Marine & Space, Etc. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM

40. ‘ 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. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM

41. ‘ 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) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM

42. ‘ 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. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM

43. ‘ 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 [As haab] , 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”) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM

44. ‘ 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 [As haab] , 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: This aspect of development requires practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition ( Akhlaq ). Therefore, the close equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) TAU H EEDIC PARADIGM

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