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All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))
Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
for ”NTUMS – Nanyang Technological
University Muslim Society
Thursday , 23 May 2013 – @ 5.30pm
venue: LT – 5
N.I.E. (National Institute of Education)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
Extract from:Extract from:

““And hold firmly to (And hold firmly to (HAB-LILLAAHHAB-LILLAAH) the rope of Allah all) the rope of Allah all
together and do not become divided (together and do not become divided (LAA-TAFAR-ROQUULAA-TAFAR-ROQUU).”).”
((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 103Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 103))
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

ALLAH’S WARNING
ALLAH’S WARNING
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““And be not like a womanAnd be not like a woman who breaks into untwistedwho breaks into untwisted
strands the yarn which she has spun, after it has becomestrands the yarn which she has spun, after it has become
strongstrong. Nor take your oaths to practise deception. Nor take your oaths to practise deception
between yourselves, lest one party should be morebetween yourselves, lest one party should be more
numerous than another:numerous than another: for Allah will test you by thisfor Allah will test you by this;;
and on the Day of Judgment He will certainly make clearand on the Day of Judgment He will certainly make clear
to you (the truth of) that wherein ye disagree.”to you (the truth of) that wherein ye disagree.”
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 92Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 92))
ALLAH’S WARNING
ALLAH’S WARNING
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

AA ROPEROPE usually has many components, sub-components etc. Each, whetherusually has many components, sub-components etc. Each, whether
strandsstrands oror yarnyarnss oror fibersfibers etc. areetc. are woven (bound) intowoven (bound) into andand add strengthadd strength to theto the
ROPEROPE, as also to be themselves, as also to be themselves strengthened bystrengthened by others if they are weak.others if they are weak.
As long these are attached to and linked to the source of whichAs long these are attached to and linked to the source of which the ROPEthe ROPE isis
originally secured to, they are rightly regarded as a part of theoriginally secured to, they are rightly regarded as a part of the ROPEROPE..
Thus it is important that every component know its own worth, its function andThus it is important that every component know its own worth, its function and
its place. Beware ofits place. Beware of fraysfrays, and those who seek to unravel the, and those who seek to unravel the ROPEROPE (bond).(bond).
COMPONENTSCOMPONENTS
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

As long as these components are kept united, the strength of theAs long as these components are kept united, the strength of the ROPEROPE isis
increased and assured. Whereas when each component function individually,increased and assured. Whereas when each component function individually,
they can never hope to sustain the load originally supported by thethey can never hope to sustain the load originally supported by the ROPEROPE..
Also when one is already clinging to the onlyAlso when one is already clinging to the only ROPEROPE which one is alreadywhich one is already
certain to be anchored to a safe support, cling on to it. Do not be easilycertain to be anchored to a safe support, cling on to it. Do not be easily
tempted to grab on to other dubious roots or vines of unknown (doubtful)tempted to grab on to other dubious roots or vines of unknown (doubtful)
connection, even though they may look better, stronger, newer etc. than yourconnection, even though they may look better, stronger, newer etc. than your
ROPEROPE..
COMPONENTSCOMPONENTS
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

ALLAH’S WARNING
ALLAH’S WARNING
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
““And obey Allah and His Messenger; andAnd obey Allah and His Messenger; and do not fall intodo not fall into
disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power departdisputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and be; and be
patient and persevering: for Allah is with those whopatient and persevering: for Allah is with those who
patiently persevere.”patiently persevere.”
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 46Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 46))

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““All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in theAll who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the
company of those on whom is the Grace of Allahcompany of those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of― of
the Prophets (who teach) the sincere (lovers of Truth),the Prophets (who teach) the sincere (lovers of Truth),
the witnesses (who testify), and the Righteous (whothe witnesses (who testify), and the Righteous (who
do good): ah!do good): ah! How a beautiful fellowship! –(RAFEEQA)How a beautiful fellowship! –(RAFEEQA)
Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is itSuch is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it
that Allah knows all.”that Allah knows all.”
((Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70))
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““O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger andO ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and
those charged with authority from among you (those charged with authority from among you (WAA-WAA-
ULIL-’AMRI MIN-KUMULIL-’AMRI MIN-KUM).”).”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59))

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““If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and HisIf ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His
MessengerMessenger ** if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: that is best, andif ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: that is best, and
most suitable for final determination.”most suitable for final determination.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59))

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““If anyone contends with the Messenger even after guidance has beenIf anyone contends with the Messenger even after guidance has been
plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that becoming toplainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that becoming to
men to Faith, We shall leave him in the path he has chosen, and land himmen to Faith, We shall leave him in the path he has chosen, and land him
in Hell, what an evil refuge.”in Hell, what an evil refuge.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)
ALLAH’S WARNING
ALLAH’S WARNING

MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
““And those who (And those who (JAAHADUJAAHADU) strive in Our (cause),- We) strive in Our (cause),- We
will certainly guide themwill certainly guide them to our Pathsto our Paths ((SUBUULANASUBUULANA) :) :
For verily Allah is with those who do right.For verily Allah is with those who do right.””
((Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69))
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
““O you who have believed, (O you who have believed, (IISwSwBIRUBIRU) persevere and () persevere and (SwSwOBIRUOBIRU))
endure and (endure and (ROBIROBITwTwUUUU) remain stationed (strengthening one) remain stationed (strengthening one
another) and (be conscious of and) fear Allah (another) and (be conscious of and) fear Allah (WAT-TAQULLAAHWAT-TAQULLAAH))
that you may be successful (that you may be successful (TUF-LITUF-LIHHUUNUUN).”).”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 200Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 200))
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““O Allah! Certainly You know what is in these hearts (souls)O Allah! Certainly You know what is in these hearts (souls)
We who are gathered out of our love towards You”We who are gathered out of our love towards You”
Extracted from “Al-Ma’thurat”
Ash-Shaheed Imam Hassan al-Banna
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““And (we who are here) meeting (one another) out of ourAnd (we who are here) meeting (one another) out of our
obedience (loyalty) to Your command; united upon (striving)obedience (loyalty) to Your command; united upon (striving)
in calling (in calling (DA’WAHDA’WAH) people to You ; committed towards) people to You ; committed towards
helping the cause of upholding Your way (helping the cause of upholding Your way (SHARI’AHSHARI’AH) “) “
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““Make firm O Allah, in our strength (and fortification), andMake firm O Allah, in our strength (and fortification), and
preserve for us our affection, guide us upon the Righteous path “preserve for us our affection, guide us upon the Righteous path “
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““Fill these hearts (souls) with Your Light that never flickersFill these hearts (souls) with Your Light that never flickers
nor extinguish, and expand (make ease) our task withnor extinguish, and expand (make ease) our task with
overflowing faith (overflowing faith (IIMANIIMAN) in You,“) in You,“
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““And beautify in us with the placing our trust (And beautify in us with the placing our trust (TAWAKKULTAWAKKUL) in You,) in You,
and (make us live and) guide us with knowledge (gnosis) of You.”and (make us live and) guide us with knowledge (gnosis) of You.”
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““And cause us to die as true Witness (as martyrs in Your Cause).And cause us to die as true Witness (as martyrs in Your Cause).
Verily, You are the best Protector, and the best Helper”Verily, You are the best Protector, and the best Helper”
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

““O Allah! Grant us our request … and salutations and the blessingsO Allah! Grant us our request … and salutations and the blessings
of Allah we ask, with peace, upon our Master Muhammad andof Allah we ask, with peace, upon our Master Muhammad and
upon his household and companions”upon his household and companions”
AA-MEEN
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

AND ALLAH KNOWS ALL

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