This document introduces an intermediate Islamic studies course taught in English. It provides an overview of the course curriculum, which covers 'Aqeedah (theology), Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), and Akhlaq/Sufism (ethics and spirituality). The course aims to develop students' faith, actions, and character according to the Islamic paradigm of Tawheed (monotheism and divine unity). It uses religious texts and reasoning to help students distinguish truth from falsehood and cultivate strong Islamic beliefs and principles.

1. “ INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF TAU H EED” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 16 weekly class starting: 27 Nov 2010 Every Saturday night @ 8pm – 10pm Wisma Indah, 448 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim INTRODUCING START OF A NEW COURSE [2] Using curriculum he has developed especially for English-speaking Muslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims. طَلَبُ الْعِلْم فَرِيضَةٌ على كُلِّ مُسْلِم “ To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” For further information and registration contact Sameer Abdul Jalil (9669 8512) - or e-mail <sameer_al_abd@yahoo.com> IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALL IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASIONATE MOST MERCIFUL AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010 LESSON #1

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5. أَلَمۡ تَرَ كَيۡفَ ضَرَبَ ٱللَّهُ مَثَلاً۬ كَلِمَةً۬ طَيِّبَةً۬ كَشَجَرَةٍ۬ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصۡلُهَا ثَابِتٌ۬ وَفَرۡعُهَا فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ تُؤۡتِىٓ أُڪُلَهَا كُلَّ حِينِۭ بِإِذۡنِ رَبِّهَا‌ۗ وَيَضۡرِبُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡأَمۡثَالَ لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمۡ يَتَذَڪَّرُونَ PARABLE OF A GOOD WORD AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

6. ” 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 ) PARABLE OF A GOOD WORD AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

7. PARABLE OF A GOOD WORD REFLECT : COMPONENTS OF A TREE seed Sprou t Roots Trunk Leaves Layers of Bark Grow towards sunlight & Power to break rocks Fruits AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

8. WHAT’S NEXT ? “ .. Islamic education is organic, just like a plant, it has to continuously be nurtured to develop a Muslim to grow to be like the good tree’ .. inshaAllah! ...” ( Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

9. WHAT’S NEXT ? CURRICULUM ON ISLAM AT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

10. WHAT’S NEXT ? INDEED ... A LIFE-LONG MUSLIMS’ EDUCATION ! AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

11. ‘ 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 (Tauhiid); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man. IIMAN Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

12. ‘ 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 (Tauhiid); 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. Tauhiidic paradigm IIMAN AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

13. ‘ 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. ‘ AMAL Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

14. ‘ 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) Qoda’iyah (judiciary) jihad /Da’wah (struggle in war & peace) imarah (Leadership/government) Tauhiidic paradigm ‘ AMAL AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

15. ‘ 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. Tauhiidic paradigm ‘ AMAL 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. AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

16. ‘ 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”) IHSAN Tauhiidic paradigm AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

17. ‘ 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. Tauhiidic paradigm IHSAN AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

18. Development of Certainty (Belief) Awareness of Reality / Truth Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood, AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

19. By : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail Intermediate Islamic Course conducted (since 1990's) Lesson # 1 A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

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38. “ If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and the earth and subjected the sun and the moon (to His Law); they will certainly reply &quot;Allah (God).&quot; How are they then deluded away (from the truth)?” ( Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 61 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

39. Say: &quot;who is it that delivers you from the dark recesses of land and sea, when ye call upon Him in humility and silent terror: `if He only delivers us from these (dangers), (we vow) we shall truly show our gratitude'.?&quot; ( Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 63 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

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41. Say: &quot;It is Allah that delivers you from these and all (other) distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!&quot; Say: &quot;He hath power to send calamities on you, from above and below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, giving you a taste of mutual vengeance― each from the other.&quot; See how We explain the Signs by various (symbols) that they may understand. But thy people reject this, though it is the Truth. Say: &quot;Not mine is the responsibility for arranging your affairs; &quot;For every Message is a limit of time and soon shall ye know it.&quot; ( Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 64-67 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

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47. “ Were they created out of nothing, Or were they themselves the creators? Or did they create the Heavens and the earth? Nay, they have no firm belief?&quot; ( Qur’an: Tur: 52: 35-36 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

48. &quot;If there were in the heavens and the earth, other gods besides Allah, there would have been ruin in both! But glory to Allah the Lord of the Throne: (High is He) above what they attribute to Him!&quot; ( Qur’an : Anbiya : 21: 22 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

49. &quot;Say: if there had been (other) gods with Him― as they say, behold, they would certainly have sought out a way to the Lord of the Throne! Glory to Him! He is high above all that they say! Exalted and Great (beyond measure)!“ ( Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 42-43 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

50. “ No son did Allah beget, nor is there any god along with Him: (if there were many gods), behold, each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have lorded it over others! Glory to Allah (He is free) from the (sort of) things they attribute to Him!” ( Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 91 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.2010

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