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LESSONS ON LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADABCONCEPT OF ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

Insha’Allah -This is a follow-up course, after completionof 18 weeks course on the kitab “Ta’lim al-Muta’allimTariqit Ta’allum ” of Sheikh Tajuddin Nu’man Zarnuji

( 13 June 2012 )Every Wednesday night @ 8pmWisma Indah 450 Changi Rd,#02-00(Next to Masjid Kassim),

Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc.” sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice

LESSON# 12LESSON# 12 IN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFUL.

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CONTINUATION OF THE 2ND RUN MODULE

PART 2

By retracing our life, we start with understanding By retracing our life, we start with understanding

our basic nature as a human being - having our basic nature as a human being - having

inherent powers and their potentialities to be inherent powers and their potentialities to be

developed.developed.

RECAP PREVIOUS LESSON

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In our relationship regarding our Education – we In our relationship regarding our Education – we

are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators - are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators -

with what is referred to as, “with what is referred to as, “knowledgeknowledge”.”.



Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared, Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared,

nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and

developed by a developed by a Murabbi’Murabbi’ (EDUCATOR) – the first of (EDUCATOR) – the first of

whom are our PARENTS.whom are our PARENTS.



Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah. THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODY

TONGUE

MINDDESIRE

HEART

Obedience to Parents and teachersObedience to Parents and teachersBeginning of education:[1] Tarbiyya pertains to training of the soul still attached to desires, etc.

Teacher/Educator:[1] Parent[2] Teacher

Although ultimate isKnowledge, (boththeoretical and practical) – initial disciplining, rote learning, memorization, etc. may be crucial.

PARENTSPARENTSTEACHERSTEACHERS

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

Relationship with the Parents and TeacherRelationship with the Parents and Teacher


“Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: [1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),[2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad), [3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”

(Hadith narrated by Tabrani)

SELFSELF

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

TEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

ALLAHASHAABIHI

AL-QUR’ANAL-QUR’ANAS-SUNNAHRelationship Relationship

towards the towards the Prophet s.a.w. his Prophet s.a.w. his household & household & companions, andcompanions, andreciting al-Qur’anreciting al-Qur’an

HISTORYHISTORY *SeerahTashri’TabaqatIslamicS.E. AsiaThe World


RASULULLAH AHLIL-BAYTIHI

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)

Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):

[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)

Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.

AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART


ALLAH RASULULLAH

HEREAFTERHEREAFTERAL-QUR’AN

AS-SUNNAH


SELFSELF

ALLAH RASULULLAH

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

AL-QUR’AN

TEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

BODY

MIND

TONGUE

HEART

DESIRE

AS-SUNNAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

ASHAABIHI

PARENTSPARENTS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

TIMETIME

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IMAM MADZAAHIB

AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA


Thus it must not be mere learning of subjects but must have Thus it must not be mere learning of subjects but must have

specific objectives i.e. towards fulfilment of obligations which has specific objectives i.e. towards fulfilment of obligations which has

to be carried out in our Being (thoughts, words and deeds).to be carried out in our Being (thoughts, words and deeds).

This obligations are dependent upon our situation and state of This obligations are dependent upon our situation and state of

Being (spiritual station – Being (spiritual station – ‘‘HAALHAAL’ ’ or or ‘‘MAQOMMAQOM’). ’).

The quantum may be increased and more important, the quality of The quantum may be increased and more important, the quality of

being in a particular state - may always change, increase/decrease.being in a particular state - may always change, increase/decrease.

An important bestowal that we seek from Allah in this pursuit An important bestowal that we seek from Allah in this pursuit

towards excellence is “towards excellence is “ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH ” – when Allah grant us firmness ” – when Allah grant us firmness

in our station thus attained.in our station thus attained.


It begins with the most basic state of Islam (submission), which one It begins with the most basic state of Islam (submission), which one

gradually progresses towards higher stations, culminating with gradually progresses towards higher stations, culminating with

TAQWATAQWA – the state which Allah distinguishes difference in nobility – the state which Allah distinguishes difference in nobility

amongst mankind.amongst mankind.

And the reality (And the reality (HAQIQAHHAQIQAH) of our existence is that we are tested in ) of our existence is that we are tested in

matter of our relationships – from inner to outer, from creations to matter of our relationships – from inner to outer, from creations to

the Creator, from self to family, to neighbours, to society, to the Creator, from self to family, to neighbours, to society, to

nations, to world and beyond – from the world to the Hereafter, nations, to world and beyond – from the world to the Hereafter,

etc.etc.

And it requires our adherence to a single consciousness – within a And it requires our adherence to a single consciousness – within a

TAUHEEDICTAUHEEDIC worldview – without ever being disloyal or false to our worldview – without ever being disloyal or false to our

claim of being Witnesses to Allah’s Absolute Oneness and gratefully claim of being Witnesses to Allah’s Absolute Oneness and gratefully

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““Allah (Allah (SHAHIDASHAHIDA) witnesses that there is no deity except Him, ) witnesses that there is no deity except Him,

and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is] and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is]

maintaining [creation] in justice (maintaining [creation] in justice (QISTwQISTw). There is no deity ). There is no deity

except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM. And those . And those

who were given the Scripture did not differ except after who were given the Scripture did not differ except after

knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity

between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of

Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account.”Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18-19Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18-19))


These, on the following charts, are the general overview of These, on the following charts, are the general overview of

whom we need to relate with our “whom we need to relate with our “ADABADAB” to – while we are in ” to – while we are in

this world. To know their places and accord them their due.this world. To know their places and accord them their due.

It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should be It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should be

drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along. The drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along. The

subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are

interconnected wholistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan. interconnected wholistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan.

For “For “we are in the world but not of this worldwe are in the world but not of this world.”.”

WaAllaahu a’lam. WaAllaahu a’lam.


SELFSELF

ALLAH RASULULLAH

SIBLINGSSIBLINGS

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS

AL-QUR’AN

TEACHERSTEACHERS

FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS

NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS THE WORLDTHE WORLD

BODY

MIND

TONGUE

HEART

DESIRE

AS-SUNNAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

ASHAABIHI

IMAM MADZAAHIB

FRIENDS

CO-WORKERS

SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

PARENTSPARENTS

WEALTH

STATUS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

TIMETIME

HEALTHHEALTH

AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA

CLASSMATES

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE

ANCESTORSANCESTORSAD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAH

AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH

HISTORYHISTORY

MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

IN-LAWS

NGO’s/GO’s17

APPENDIX


““Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted

thee, [the good of] the life to come, without forgetting, thee, [the good of] the life to come, without forgetting,

withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do

good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee; good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee;

and seek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily, and seek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily,

Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!””Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!””

((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))


SELFSELF

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGETEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

RELATIONSHIP IN WORKING LIFERELATIONSHIP IN WORKING LIFE

WEALTHWEALTH

HEALTHHEALTH

BE RESPONSIBLE TOWARDS ALL BE RESPONSIBLE TOWARDS ALL CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONSCONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS

““.. fulfil (all) obligations” .. fulfil (all) obligations” ((Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1))

ALLAHRASULULLAH

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

“Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA) wherever you may be,...Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA) wherever you may be,... (Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tabrani)

CLASSMATESCLASSMATES

SIBLINGSSIBLINGS

NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS


STATUSSTATUS

SELFSELF


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEEEMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE

CO-WORKERSCO-WORKERS


WEALTHWEALTH

HEALTHHEALTH

“.. fulfil (all) obligations” (Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1)

ALLAHRASULULLAH

FRIENDSFRIENDS

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER




STATUSSTATUS

SELFSELF


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME




WEALTHWEALTH

SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

HEALTHHEALTH


ALLAHRASULULLAH

FRIENDSFRIENDS

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER




STATUSSTATUS

SELFSELF


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME




SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

HEALTHHEALTH


ALLAHRASULULLAH

FRIENDSFRIENDS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER




AMBITIONAMBITION WEALTHWEALTHSTATUSSTATUS

““And nothing is the life of this world but a play and And nothing is the life of this world but a play and

a passing delight; and the life in the hereafter is by a passing delight; and the life in the hereafter is by

far the better for all who are conscious of Allah. far the better for all who are conscious of Allah.

Will you not, then, use your reason?”Will you not, then, use your reason?”

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 32Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 32))


““ALLURING unto man is the enjoyment of worldly ALLURING unto man is the enjoyment of worldly

desires through women, and children, and heaped-desires through women, and children, and heaped-

up treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high up treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high

mark, and cattle, and lands. mark, and cattle, and lands.

All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world - but All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world - but

the most beauteous of all goals is with Allah.”the most beauteous of all goals is with Allah.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14))


TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


• In the discourse regarding human motivation, ever since Maslow’s In the discourse regarding human motivation, ever since Maslow’s

“hierarchy of needs” there has been many subsequent theories which “hierarchy of needs” there has been many subsequent theories which

were critical of it and alternatives are being offered. These include: were critical of it and alternatives are being offered. These include:

• Theory X and Theory YTheory X and Theory Y

• Herzberg 2-Factor TheoryHerzberg 2-Factor Theory

• David McClelland's Theory of NeedsDavid McClelland's Theory of Needs

• Cognitive Evaluation TheoryCognitive Evaluation Theory


• Goal-Setting TheoryGoal-Setting Theory

• Management by Objectives (MOB)Management by Objectives (MOB)

• Self-EfficacySelf-Efficacy

• Reinforcement TheoryReinforcement Theory

• Equity and Justice TheoryEquity and Justice Theory

• Expectancy TheoryExpectancy Theory

Yet, Maslow’s observation regarding the human natural preference or Yet, Maslow’s observation regarding the human natural preference or

tendencies towards fulfilment of his basic needs before aspiring towards tendencies towards fulfilment of his basic needs before aspiring towards

being altruistic, hold true in most instances (although there are being altruistic, hold true in most instances (although there are

exceptions). exceptions).


• Due to the popularity of Maslow’s Theory (despite the criticism), we begin

our discussion on motivation using his pyramid as a base comparison.

Hoping that it being familiar to all those engaged in discourse on

motivation, it would aid easy appreciation when compared.

• This presentation, Insha'Allah, intends to present a Muslim’s response of

Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs Theory” including an explanation of what

motivates a Muslim. I have long asserted that a Muslim’s worldview

requires him to focus on different ‘drivers’ (considerations) as motivation.


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Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that Abraham Maslow (1908 –1970) proposed in his 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation”



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychology

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Maslow

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs.svg

Maslow’s observation of peoples’ tendencies towards being Maslow’s observation of peoples’ tendencies towards being

self-centred; whose instinct for survival, for self-preservation, self-centred; whose instinct for survival, for self-preservation,

not unlike the animal species - echoes the “not unlike the animal species - echoes the “DarwinianDarwinian” theory ” theory

of the “of the “Origin of Species by means of Natural SelectionOrigin of Species by means of Natural Selection” and ” and

the survival of the fittest. Whether or not Maslow subscribe to the survival of the fittest. Whether or not Maslow subscribe to

Darwinism, is irrelevant. Perhaps it is coincidental. Darwinism, is irrelevant. Perhaps it is coincidental.


Maslow does acknowledge the role of religion which somehow Maslow does acknowledge the role of religion which somehow

motivates man towards self-actualization which he actually motivates man towards self-actualization which he actually

admires, albeit as the exception. Yet, for him and many admires, albeit as the exception. Yet, for him and many

secular-humanists, behavioural psychologists etc. generally, secular-humanists, behavioural psychologists etc. generally,

they view man’s potential towards purely altruistic motivation they view man’s potential towards purely altruistic motivation

can be possible only after most of his basic needs & wants are can be possible only after most of his basic needs & wants are

addressed adequately. addressed adequately.


This equates human still to be on the same level as that of This equates human still to be on the same level as that of

animals, as though naturally, man is unable to resist his primal animals, as though naturally, man is unable to resist his primal

instincts and urges for survival. But are human not instincts and urges for survival. But are human not

distinguished for having free-will and capable of being moral? distinguished for having free-will and capable of being moral?

Surely being human must entail this difference.Surely being human must entail this difference.


• We, Muslims differ from this view that human is an specie We, Muslims differ from this view that human is an specie

evolved from the animal (as in “evolved from the animal (as in “DarwinianDarwinian”), because we ”), because we

believe that human is a unique and separate specie altogether, believe that human is a unique and separate specie altogether,

who already possess intellect, free-will and innate moral who already possess intellect, free-will and innate moral

conscience which differentiate us from beasts. A man who conscience which differentiate us from beasts. A man who

denies or by ignoring this in himself, and to merely follow his denies or by ignoring this in himself, and to merely follow his

desires is to stoop into becoming inhuman (to de-humanise).desires is to stoop into becoming inhuman (to de-humanise).


• Yet Maslow and other secular psychologists, may be partly

correct in their observation of human behaviour, perhaps

because those whom they have observed were generally the

immoral, the irreligious and selfish people of his time, even

those who claim to follow religion – because admittedly there

are such human-beings.


““Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire? Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire?

Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that

most of them hear or reason? They are not except like most of them hear or reason? They are not except like

livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way.”livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way.”

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43-44Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43-44))


• In applying his theory on motivation - following strictly his In applying his theory on motivation - following strictly his

hierarchy of needs pyramid – thus it may only be effective

regarding those who are still driven by their desires, ego, selfish

considerations.


• But, this hierarchy of needs theory is irrelevant regarding the

religiously inclined, or those who already subscribe to an altruistic

philosophy in life, the self-actualised – especially the Muslims,

because Islam’s approach to a human (Muslim) development

begins firstly with conscious affirmation or declaration towards

self-actualization (as a Witness - ).

• Islam’s teaching for human development in fact begins by “Self-

actualising” each and every Muslim. So, Maslow’s observations of

an ‘self-actualised’ person is indeed interesting for Muslims to

relate to.


‘Self-actualization’ — a concept Maslow attributed to Kurt Goldstein.

IN ENUMERATING TRAITS OF SELF-ACTUALIZED

PEOPLE, WE TEND TO AGREE WITH MASLOW,

FOR TO US, HE IS AS THOUGH IN FACT ALSO

DESCRIBING A MUSLIM ADHERING TO THE TRUE

TEACHINGS OF ISLAM.


1. Awareness:1. Awareness:efficient perception of reality

freshness of appreciation

peak experiences

ethical awareness

2. Honesty:2. Honesty:philosophical sense of humour

social interest

deep interpersonal relationships

democratic character structure


3. Freedom3. Freedomneed for solitude

autonomous, independent

creativity, originality

spontaneous

4. Trust4. Trustproblem centred

acceptance of self, others, nature

resistance to enculturation - identity

with humanity


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“ “an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in

a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more

integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic, integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic,

more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more

creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of

his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself, his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself,

more perfectly actualising his potentialities, closer to the core of his more perfectly actualising his potentialities, closer to the core of his

being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most

thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity, thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity,

individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”




“ “an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in an episode or spurt in which the powers of the person come together in

a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more a particularly and intensely enjoyable way, and in which he is more

integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic, integrated and less split, more open for experience, more idiosyncratic,

more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more more perfectly expressive or spontaneous, or fully functioning, more

creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of creative, more humorous, more ego-transcending, more independent of

his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself, his lower needs, etc. He becomes in these episodes more truly himself,

more perfectly actualising his potentialities, more perfectly actualising his potentialities, closer to the core of his closer to the core of his

being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most being, more fully human. Not only are these his happiest and most

thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity, thrilling moments, but they are also moments of greatest maturity,

individuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest momentsindividuation, fulfilment - in a word, his healthiest moments.”.”






AND WHEN RELIGION OR AND WHEN RELIGION OR

METAPHYSICS CAN BE METAPHYSICS CAN BE

THE MEANS TO ACHIEVE THIS, THE MEANS TO ACHIEVE THIS,

THEREFORE :THEREFORE :

SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’

GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”

Human perfection

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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““O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto O you who have attained to faith! Surrender yourselves wholly unto

Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“Allah, and follow not Satan's footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))


Esteem,Love / sense of belongingSafety,Physiological,


RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING SENSE OF BELONGING ((Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, SECURITY, ((Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS BASIC NEEDS ((Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))

Human perfection

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)



ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER


Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,


RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))

Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH


ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER

““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs



RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))

Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH



Thoroughly shedding every base, egoistic, animalistic, devilish, materialistic tendencies & desires, for higher angelic spiritual traits – termed ‘selfless Godliness’“RobbaaniyIn” modelled after Prophet Muhammad’s nobledisposition (Akhlaq).





Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH








““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”

Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)



“LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on

denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please on

earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as

their goal - and how vile a resting place! -”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197)



““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going

to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your

Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrow.” Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrow.”

((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))


““What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered

you [to do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their you [to do], do as much of it as you can. It was only their

excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their

Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))


““There will come a time for mankind (in future), There will come a time for mankind (in future),

when they (people) will not care how they work (to when they (people) will not care how they work (to

get their wealth), whether it is Halal (through legal get their wealth), whether it is Halal (through legal

means) or Haram (through illicit ways)”means) or Haram (through illicit ways)”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-iHadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-i))


““Verily, the flesh and blood which grew from partaking Verily, the flesh and blood which grew from partaking

food which are Haram (forbidden) will never enter the food which are Haram (forbidden) will never enter the

Paradise. The fire (of Hell) is most appropriate for Paradise. The fire (of Hell) is most appropriate for

such.”such.”

((Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and Ibnu HibbanHadith reported by Tirmidzi and Ibnu Hibban))

““Blessed is He (Allah) in whose hand is dominion, and He is Blessed is He (Allah) in whose hand is dominion, and He is

over all things competent -[He] who created death and life to over all things competent -[He] who created death and life to

test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the

Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -.”Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -.”

((Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 1-2Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 1-2))


““Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in

worldly life and in the Hereafter. And Allah sends astray the worldly life and in the Hereafter. And Allah sends astray the

wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.”wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 27Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 27))


““Have you not considered those who exchanged the Have you not considered those who exchanged the

favour of Allah for disbelief and settled their people [in] favour of Allah for disbelief and settled their people [in]

the home of ruin?”the home of ruin?”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 28Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 28))


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[slideshare] adab-lesson#12-(adab-in-working-life)-13-june-2012

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