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UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.

SURAH AN-NAHLU
16 : 120-128
IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”
DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE

BY:
USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
SINGAPURA
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)

13 OCTOBER 2013 (SUNDAY)
3.30 PM @ THE GALAXY
Muslim Converts Assn. Spore
GEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE
WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND
WHO TEACHES IT"(HADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.A.W.)


“AND THEY say, "Be Jews" - or, "Christians" - and you
shall be on the right path."
Say : "Nay, but [ours is] the creed of Abraham, who
turned away from all that is false, and was not of those
who ascribe divinity to aught besides God (Allah).”
(Qur’an : al- Baqarah : 2 : 135)


In todays context, there are many religious group which seek followers
or adherents through various means. Most prominent of them are
from the evangelical Christians.
Just like Islam which also is a missionary religion, they are justified in
wanting to share their faith with others . Yet, some of their assertions
and claims cannot be left unchallenged as we Muslims are
commanded to engage them in seeking for the truth and confront
falsehood.
As to which of these religion (Judaism/Christianity/Islam) is earlier has
no real validity without analyzing their teachings - whether they are in
conformity or not to one of the greatest Prophet acknowledged by all
the three religion. Their Patriarch Prophet Ibrahim a.s.

“Say: "O followers of earlier revelation (AHLUL-KITAAB)!
Come unto that tenet which we and you hold in common:
that we shall worship none but Allah (God), and that we shall
not ascribe divinity to aught beside Him, and that we shall
not take human beings for our lords beside Allah (God)." And
if they turn away, then say: "Bear witness that it is we who
have surrendered ourselves unto Him ( AL-MUSLIMUN ).”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 64)


In this verse, it contains the command for Muslim to actively engage in
inviting (calling) the People of the Book (Jews & Christians) to the most
basic and fundamental Truth to the claim of ‘Monotheism’ – we prefer
to use the specific term TAUHEED (which is not synonymously equal to
‘monotheism’ as is understood today) - because such is also their claim
to being rooted to the Abrahamic tradition yet whose teaching is in fact
TAUHEED.
Obviously, they have deviated from the truth when we scrutinize their
theological doctrines – (one, for making God to be exclusive to a race;
while the other, of introducing a mysterious triune doctrine).
What is pertinent is for Muslims to realize that this command is to be
conveyed to them. So ……. Are we doing this?

Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader * (UMMATAN),
devoutly obedient to Allah, inclining toward truth (HANEEFAN),
and he was never one of those who associated others with Allah
in His Divinity (MUSH-RIKEEN).“
* a whole community by himself

(Qur’an : An-Nahlu: 16: 120)

Allah SWT referred to Prophet Ibrahim a.s. as :
UMMATAN - here it means “a comprehensive leader” whose teaching
was meant for the whole mankind – not to mere tribes or nation.
QAA-NITAN – meaning “one who is exceedingly devout, obedient, humble
before God.”
HANEEFAN – meaning “true believer; one who scorns the false creeds
surrounding him and professes the true religion; upright .”
He was never of the MUSHRIKEEN – those who commit SHIRK.
All these attributes are indeed fundamental in our Prophet
Muhammad s.a.a.w. who came as true successor and reviver of
Prophet Ibraheem’s creed which had been corrupted.

“He rendered thanks to Allah (SHAAKIRAN) for His bounties so
that Allah chose him (for His favours) and directed him to the
Right Way (SwIRAA-TwAL-MUS-TA-QEE-MEEN).“


Another important characteristic (traits) which Allah SWT highlights
here is – SHAAKIRAN – from the word SHAKUR - “rendering thanks,
being most grateful, etc.”.
We too learnt how our Prophet Muhammad’s response to the reason
why he worshipped Allah the way he did – was so that, should he not
then be ’ABDAN SHA-KUU-RA (the most grateful of servant to Allah) ”
For us Muslims to learn:
[1] How to be grateful?
[2] Note what Allah highlighted for us to be grateful for – i.e. all NI’MAH
which we are given; and the Guidance upon this path upon DEEN AlIslam

CRITERIA

The key to

1.

the true giver, Allah Who alone is

succeed in this test as well
as to deserve achieving

Acknowledge and extol praises of
God, the Bestower of all favours.

2.

Learn the value of what is given,

further increase of

do not take any of these favours

bestowals from Allah.

for granted.

yet how does one become
grateful? What are the
important criteria?

3.

Utilize what is given in
accordance to what may please
the Giver (i.e. do not abuse the
gift), so as not to cause His wrath
to befall us.


“We bestowed good upon him in this world, and in the
Hereafter he shall certainly be among the righteous.“


In this verse Allah encapsulates, through the life and striving of Prophet
Ibrahim a.s. as the proto-type, how one upholding TAUHEED has been
granted goodness, both in this world and the Hereafter.
The trial of today’s life is indeed the tendencies of Muslims being
distracted and confused by this worldly concern – chiefly Secularism and
the Secularization agenda – which made many to adhere to Islamic
teaching partially, leading a dual life, not TAUHEEDIC.
Our concept of what is good should be dictated by the DEEN – which
Allah has taught us in the Du’a – the best Du’a to be recited in ‘Arafah:


In this verse Allah encapsulates, through the life and striving of Prophet
Ibrahim a.s. as the proto-type, how one upholding TAUHEED has been
granted goodness, both in this world and the Hereafter.
The trial of today’s life is indeed the tendencies of Muslims being
distracted and confused by this worldly concern – chiefly Secularism and
the Secularization agenda – which made many to adhere to Islamic
teaching partially, leading a dual life, not TAUHEEDIC.
Our concept of what is good should be dictated by the DEEN – which
Allah has taught us in the Du’a – the best Du’a to be recited in ‘Arafah:
"Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter
[that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.“
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:201)

“Then We revealed to you (O Muhammad): "Follow the way
of Abraham HANEEFAN (with exclusive devotion to Allah). He
was not one of MUSH-RIKEEN (those who associated others
with Allah in His Divinity.)“

Just so that the People of the Book do not misconstrue, Allah SWT
reiterate that the similarity of our Prophet Muhammad’s mission and
teachings to that of Ibrahim a.s.
This is unique only to Muhammad s.a.a.w. as the Final and the Seal of
Prophethood, the Awaited Prophet of the people of the Book; the
answered prayer of the Prophet Ibrahim for the Imam for all mankind
like himself; the Most Praise and Praiseworthy Beloved pf Allah, etc.
And the most outstanding character and traits of the teaching of
Ibrahim a.s., which we Muslim’s too are to be upholding, here
highlighted is indeed: “ HANEE-FAN and never of the MUSH-RIKEEN “


“As for the Sabbath, it was made incumbent only on those
who differed about its laws. Certainly your Lord will judge on
the Day of Resurrection between them regarding the matters
they disputed.“

Some people may bring in the contention about the difference of
SHAR’AH brought by our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. and that of the
TORAH – as though this refutes Islam’s claim to be following similar
revealed religion.
In this verse, the difference in the law is to be understood from the
difference in context of their time and of Allah’s guidance upon
mankind. Those, just like here mentioned, the Sabbath, has now been
repealed by the final code – SHARI’AH.
Such differences does not constitute contradiction – and Allah judges
fairly regarding these laws, accordingly, for “ Allah does not burden
anyone except with what they can bear.”

“(O Prophet), call (invite them all) to the way of your Lord with
wisdom (BIL-HIKMAH) and goodly exhortation (MAU-’IZA-TILHASANAH) ...“


This is one of the most important aspect of our Prophet’s mission –
DA’WAH to all mankind.
The way, the principle of this Prophetic methodology and sacred
legacy here has been succinctly and concisely enumerated.
The relevant and pertinent question which Muslims today must
honestly ask is :
“ What are we doing about it? “

Note the terms: BIL-HIKMAH
MAU-’IZOH - HASANAH

“… and JAA-DIL-HUM (reason, argue) with them (HIYA AHSAN) in
the best manner possible. Surely your Lord knows best who has
strayed away from His path, and He also knows well those who
are guided to the Right Way.“

And the nature requires confrontation, thus there will occur JIDAAL
(disputations and debates).
Yet from the Qur’anic perspective, this is left as the final resort and
MUST be done with AHSAN (goodly; kindly manner) – because,
without which this can lead to negative consequences.
The reminder the Allah “knows best who has strayed away from His
path, and He also knows well those who are guided to the Right
Way.” is to remind a Da’ie (caller) that, in the final analysis he has to
respect the right of people to choose, whether to follow or otherwise
and leave the matter to Allah.
This indicate the kind of of traits, that of self-restraint exuding
graciousness, patience, knowing the limitations stipulated in Da’wah.

“If you take retribution, then do so in proportion to the wrong done
to you. But if you can bear such conduct with patience ( SwOBARTUM), indeed that is best for the steadfast (SwO-BIREEN).“


“And bear with patience, (O Muhammad) - and your patience
is only because of the help of Allah - and do not grieve over
them, nor feel distressed by their evil plans.“


“For surely Allah is with those who hold Him in
fear (TAQWA) and do good (MUH-SINUUN).“


Major milestones in the Seerah:

• DA’WAH TO TA’IF
His Du’a for those who reject
him.

“(I ask You) O Allah! Guide my people
for they do not know.”



"Oh, my Allah! To Thee I raise my hand to complain of the
feebleness of my strength, of my lack of resources and of my being
unimportant in the eyes of people.
Oh, Most Merciful of all those capable of showing mercy! You are
the Robb ( Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher) of the weak, and You are my
own Robb ( Lord , Sustainer, Cherisher). To whom are You going to
T
entrust me to? To an unsympathetic folk who would sullenly frown
at me, or to an alien to whom Thou hast given control over my
affairs?


Not in the least do I care for anything except that I may have Thy
protection for myself.
I seek shelter in Your light - The light that illuminates the Heavens
and dispels all sorts of darkness, and which controls all affairs in this
world as well as in the Hereafter.
May it never be that I should incur Thy wrath, or that You should
be displeased with me. I must remove the cause of Thy displeasure
until You are pleased. There is no strength nor power but through
Thee."


DA’WAH TO TA’IF
His response to the angels.

“No (don’t destroy them) ! But my hope is that Allah
will bring forth from their descendents, people who
worship Allah Alone, and do not set up partners
(i.e. commit shirk) to Him. ”

“O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and
grant us the ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”


"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."


O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us.
O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.
ROB-BANAA- AN-FA’-NAA -BI-MAA- ‘AL-LAM-TA-NAA
ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzEE- YAN-FA- ‘U-NA

O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and
who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .

ALLAA-HUM-MAJ- ’AL-NAA - HAA-DEE-NAA MUH-TA-DEEN

Not of those who are astray and
who lead people astray.

GHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA - LAA- MUDwIL-LEEN


O Allah! Guide us all
with Your Guidance.

ALLAA-HUM - MAH-DI-NAA BI – HU-DAAK


And make us people who hasten
towards what pleases You.

WAJ-’AL-NAA MIM-MAN - YU-SAA – RI -’U –
FEE - RI-DwAAK


And do not let us be protected (by others)
except only with Your Protection (as our
Guardian).
WA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA –
WA-LIY-YAN - SI-WAAK

And do not make us to be of those who differ from
Your command and who are disobedient towards You.
WA- LAA TAJ -’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA
AM-RAKA - WA- ‘A- SwAAK


And sufficient is Allah for us,
for He is the Best Protector
WA- HAS - BU-NALLAA-HU –
WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEEL


And there is no power nor strength except
with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.

WA- LAA - HAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - ILLAA
BIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEM

And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our
Leader Muhammad, and upon His household
and Companions .
WA- SwOL-LALLAA-HU- ‘ALAA - SAY-DI-NAA –
MUHAM-MADIN
WA ‘ALAA – AA-LIHI -WA SwOH-BI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

And all the Praises belongs to Allah,
Lord Sustainer of all the world
WAL-HAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI –
ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-N


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