This document summarizes a presentation about key Islamic concepts. It discusses tawheed (the oneness of God), iman (faith), islam (submission to God), and ihssan (excellence in worship). Ihssan involves worshipping God with consciousness of God's presence and knowledge, even when not seen. Deeds must be done sincerely for God alone to attain righteousness. The highest standard is worshipping as if one sees God directly, though unseen.

1. Presentation by: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail SINGAPURA FARDHU’AIN : CONDUCTED BY USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK “ Beginners’ Manual on Islam ” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. UPDATED FEBRUARY 2012

8. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 “ I have only created jinns and men, that they may serve (worship) Me.” ( Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56 )

10. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 “ And whether ye hide your word or manifest it, He (Allah) certainly has (full) knowledge, of the secrets of (all) hearts.” ( Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 13 )

11. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 “ Should He (Allah) not know― He that created? And He (Allah) is the One that understands the finest mysteries (and He) is well-acquainted (with them).” Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 14 )

16. ” To Allah belongs the East and the West; wherever ye turn, there is Allah's countenance (face). Behold! Allah is All-Embracing (Infinite), All-Knowing. “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 115 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

17. “ O my dear son,” [continued Luqman,] “verily, if there be but the weight of a mustard-seed, and though it be [hidden] in a rock, or in the skies, or in the earth, Allah will bring it to light: for, behold, Allah is unfathomable [in His wisdom], all-aware.” ( Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 16 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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21. “ (Say our life takes its) colour from Allah; and who could give a better colour (to life) than Allah? and it is He (Alone) Whom we worship (and serve).” ( Qur’an: Surah Baqarah: 2: 138 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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33. “ Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve (worship) Allah with sincere devotion; And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to Allah in Islam." ( Qur’an: Zumar: 67: 11-12 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

34. “ Verily, Allah does not look at your outward form (appearance) nor at your wealth, but He, verily will look into (what is in) our hearts and deeds.” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:

38. REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

39. “ O Mankind! Verily Satan has lost all hope that he will ever be worshipped on this earth forever, but if you obey him in other deeds (acts which may seem to you to be) petty (or small), it will please him. So be very careful of (following) him (regarding these) in your religion.” (Excerpt from the “Seerah” by Ibnu Hisham, “al-Iqd-ul Farid” by Ibnu Abdi Rabbih and Bukhary’ s “Saheeh” ) REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

40. REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

42. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID: “ The SHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than a black ant crawling on a black rock, in the darkness of the night” ( Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la )

43. EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

44. EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS: “ By the NAFS (Soul, or self) , and the proportion and order given to it; And its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right;― Truly he succeeds that purifies it, And he fails that corrupts it!” ( Qur’an: as-Shams: 91: 7-10 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

45. EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS: SELF All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 RELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELF

46. EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS: SELF THE SIN OF SELF-CONCEIT All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 RELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELF

47. EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS: SELF ALLAH All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAH

48. EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS: SELF ALLAH THE SIN OF INGRATITUDE All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS ALLAH

49. EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS: SELF OTHERS All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERS

50. EGO-CENTRICITY LEADS TO VARIOUS MORTAL SINS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS: SELF OTHERS THE SIN OF ARROGANCE All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 RELATIONSHIP TOWARDS OTHERS

51. FOR THERE IS NONE DESERVING OF OUR WORSHIP AND SERVITUDE EXCEPT ALLAH . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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58. “ Whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness, and in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner to Him (i.e. do not commit SHIRK )." ( Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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63. ” 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

64. REFLECT : COMPONENTS OF A TREE seed Sprou t Roots Trunk Leaves Layers of Bark Grow towards sunlight & Power to break rocks Fruits All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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68. Tau h eedic paradigm ‘ ILM TAU H EED - ‘AQIDAH (Creed or Theology) INTRODUCING START OF A NEW COURSE [3 rd MARCH 2O12] EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT “ INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF TAU H EED” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

69. ‘ 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

70. ‘ 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. Tau h eedic paradigm All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

71. Tau h eedic paradigm ‘ ILM FIQH (Practical Laws for life; Learning of the Shari’ah) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

72. ‘ 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 All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

73. ‘ 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 All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

74. ‘ 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 All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

75. Tau h eedic paradigm ‘ ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN (Science of human Disposition/ Sufism) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

76. ‘ 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”) Tau h eedic paradigm All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

77. ‘ 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. Tau h eedic paradigm All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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79. ” All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto this; for we would certainly not have found the right path unless Allah had guided us!” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

80. And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah and upon His household and Companions . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

81. "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful. ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

82. “ Our Lord ! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a joy to our eyes, and cause us to be foremost amongst those who are conscious of Thee! (as ‘mut-taqqin’).” ( Qur’an : al-Furqan: 25: 74 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

83. "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; Help us against those that reject faith." ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

84. “ Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).” ( Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

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86. “ Our Lord ! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay on those before us : Our Lord ! Lay not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, And grant us forgiveness, Have Mercy on us. You are our protector : Help us against the unbelievers.” ( Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 286 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

87. "Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire!" ( Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

88. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 “ (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”

89. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011 And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .

90. ” 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.” ( Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011

91. “ Grant us (these our supplication), by Your Mercy, (O Allah, You are) the Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2011