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LESSON
““INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF TAUTAUHHEED – (AQA’ID)EED – (AQA’ID)””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
BATCH - #5
[AUGUST-DEC-2015]
Updated 11 November 2015Updated 11 November 2015
18 weekly class starting: 18 weekly class starting: 12th AUGUST 2015 12th AUGUST 2015 Every Wadnesday night @ 8pm – 10pmEvery Wadnesday night @ 8pm – 10pmWisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road,
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WHAT IS “ WHAT IS “ TABARRUK “ TABARRUK “
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ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS
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The term “ The term “ “ pronounce ‘“ pronounce ‘TA-BAR-RUKTA-BAR-RUK’ – is from ’ – is from
the word “ “ the word “ “ BARAKAH BARAKAH ““ - meaning : - meaning :
““blessings, happiness, increase, expand, blessings, happiness, increase, expand,
goodness (seen or unseen), etc.goodness (seen or unseen), etc.””
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IMPORTANT TO KEEP IN VIEW
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The term “The term “ “ pronounce ‘“ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – means “’ – means “partner; partner;
associate; one who shares; etcassociate; one who shares; etc.”.”
Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :
“ “associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners .”.”““falsely setting up falsely setting up or or ascribing partners to ascribing partners to God (Allah)God (Allah) from amongst the tangible from amongst the tangible objects or imaginary things in creation or objects or imaginary things in creation or conceived in the mind, which they regard to conceived in the mind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their worship (their worship (MA’BUDMA’BUD).”).”
IMPORTANT TO KEEP IN VIEW
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ThereforeTherefore:: TABARRUK – TABARRUK – meansmeans
“ “seeking or hoping, to derive Divine goodness seeking or hoping, to derive Divine goodness
(blessings) through those (occasion, persons, (traces) (blessings) through those (occasion, persons, (traces)
relics, things, or places, etc.”relics, things, or places, etc.”
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Ar-RaghibAr-Raghib defines ‘ defines ‘BARAKAHBARAKAH’ :’ :
“ “ (Blessings) ‘AL-BARAKAH’ is the goodness which the (Blessings) ‘AL-BARAKAH’ is the goodness which the
Divine (Allah) has bestowed (or fixed) in something.”Divine (Allah) has bestowed (or fixed) in something.”
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“ “If the people of the towns had but believed and feared Allah, If the people of the towns had but believed and feared Allah,
We should indeed have opened out to them We should indeed have opened out to them (all kinds of) (all kinds of)
blessings (blessings (BARAKAHBARAKAH) from heaven and earth.” ) from heaven and earth.”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 96Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 96))
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“And unto everyone who is conscious of (and fear
transgression against) Allah (TAQWA), He [always]
grants a way out [of unhappiness], and (YAR-ZUQ-HUM)
provides for him in a manner beyond all expectation;
and for everyone who places his trust in Allah
(TAWAKKAL) He [alone] is enough. Verily, Allah always
attains to His purpose: [and] indeed, unto everything has
Allah appointed its [term and] measure.”
(Qur’an: Talaq: 65: 2-3)
““BARAKAHBARAKAH “ (Blessings) “ (Blessings) here encompasses those goodness here encompasses those goodness
which we can know, but also includes especially the unseen which we can know, but also includes especially the unseen
‘spiritual’ bestowals beyond our human knowledge.‘spiritual’ bestowals beyond our human knowledge.
Muslims are aware that such “Muslims are aware that such “bestowalsbestowals”, when present, ”, when present,
would immensely benefit one’s life even though these could would immensely benefit one’s life even though these could
not be physically quantified.not be physically quantified.
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“ “O Allah” (Send upon us) Your Blessings (O Allah” (Send upon us) Your Blessings (BAARIK-LANABAARIK-LANA) )
in (this) our provision (food) and save us from the in (this) our provision (food) and save us from the
torments of the Fire.”torments of the Fire.”
((Hadith reported by Ibnus-SunnyHadith reported by Ibnus-Sunny))
IN FOOD AND PROVISION We have been taught to recite:
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In this In this Du’aDu’a we invoke Allah’s blessings in whatever provision we invoke Allah’s blessings in whatever provision
which we are given. What these ‘blessings’ are we do not claim which we are given. What these ‘blessings’ are we do not claim
to know them all, but only Allah Who is all-knowing – to know them all, but only Allah Who is all-knowing –
Wa-Allaahu a’lamWa-Allaahu a’lam..
But the invoking for these (blessings) is “But the invoking for these (blessings) is “value-addvalue-add” which ” which
we believe can be bestowed by Allah, differentiates us from we believe can be bestowed by Allah, differentiates us from
the heedless (the heedless (GHAAFILEENGHAAFILEEN) and the unbelievers () and the unbelievers (KAAFIREENKAAFIREEN).).
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“ “You are not given help and provision (by Allah) You are not given help and provision (by Allah)
except because of (blessings in the) presence of the except because of (blessings in the) presence of the
weak (and the poor) amongst you.”weak (and the poor) amongst you.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
AMONGST THE WEAK & POOR We have been told by the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص :
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Do not under estimate the presence of the poor and weak Do not under estimate the presence of the poor and weak
amongst us.amongst us.
We are in fact being tested with their presence, such that We are in fact being tested with their presence, such that
by our rightfully fulfilling their rights, we may deserve being by our rightfully fulfilling their rights, we may deserve being
assisted by Allah with much blessings.assisted by Allah with much blessings.
Remember, Allah is with the “Remember, Allah is with the “broken-hearted and patiently broken-hearted and patiently
persevering ones.”persevering ones.”
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IN EVERY UNDERTAKINGS
“ “Every important matter (affair) which is not begun with Every important matter (affair) which is not begun with
(reciting the (reciting the BasmallahBasmallah) ‘In the Name of Allah, Most ) ‘In the Name of Allah, Most
Compassionate, Most Merciful’ , it will become deprived Compassionate, Most Merciful’ , it will become deprived
(of the Blessings)”(of the Blessings)”
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From this “From this “SunnahSunnah”, in attaching in every affairs the name ”, in attaching in every affairs the name
of Allah, we Muslims are confident to benefit a continuous of Allah, we Muslims are confident to benefit a continuous
bestowal of Allah’s blessings in our life. bestowal of Allah’s blessings in our life. SUB-HAANALLAH!SUB-HAANALLAH!
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Another example, our Prophet Another example, our Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص taught us regarding Allah’s taught us regarding Allah’s
name - which even by our invoking or attaching ourselves to name - which even by our invoking or attaching ourselves to
Allah’s name, (the blessing is that) whatever harm are averted:Allah’s name, (the blessing is that) whatever harm are averted:
‘‘In the name of AllIn the name of Allaah, nothing (attached) with His name, h, nothing (attached) with His name,
is harmed (from whatever is) on earth or in the Heavens, is harmed (from whatever is) on earth or in the Heavens,
and He (Alland He (Allaah) is The All-Seeing, The All-Knowing.’h) is The All-Seeing, The All-Knowing.’
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IN THE ‘SAHUR’ – PRE-DAWN MEAL
“ “Eat the sahur (pre-dawn meal), for there are
blessings (BARAKAH) in this meal.” ”
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BEING TOGETHER IN JAMA’AH
“ “Eat together and do not eat separately, for
(AL-BARAKAH – MA-’AL - JAMA-’AH)
the blessing is in being together.”
((Hadith reported by Ibn MajahHadith reported by Ibn Majah))
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WALKING FOR PERFORMING PRAYER IN MOSQUES
“ “No man purifies himself, doing it well, then makes for one of those
mosques without Allah recording a blessing for him for every step he
takes raising him a degree for it, and effacing a sin from him for it.” ”
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MERE PRESENCE OF THE RIGHTEOUS MUSLIM
“ “Verily, through (the blessing of) a righteous Muslim, Verily, through (the blessing of) a righteous Muslim,
Allah will avert calamity for a hundred households Allah will avert calamity for a hundred households
amongst his neighbours.” amongst his neighbours.”
((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))
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MUSLIM MUST ACKNOWLEDGE
Prophet Muhammad Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: said:
“ “Do not praise (or exalt) me excessively (Do not praise (or exalt) me excessively (IITWTWRA’RA’) like how ) like how
the Christians excessively praised (exalted) ‘Isa (Jesus) the the Christians excessively praised (exalted) ‘Isa (Jesus) the
son of Mary.”son of Mary.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
CLARIFICATION ON THE INTERPRETATION OF HADITH
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There are some who use this Hadith (and their ‘interpretation’ of There are some who use this Hadith (and their ‘interpretation’ of
it) to discourage the Muslims from expressing their attachment, it) to discourage the Muslims from expressing their attachment,
love, respect, praising and honouring the Prophet love, respect, praising and honouring the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص as though, as though,
to them this is forbidden by this Hadith..to them this is forbidden by this Hadith..
Yet, when we analyze this. Our Prophet Yet, when we analyze this. Our Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص specifically specifically forbade forbade
only regarding the misguided ‘kind’ only regarding the misguided ‘kind’ of honouring or praising of the of honouring or praising of the
Christians towards Jesus (‘Isa) a.s. – Christians towards Jesus (‘Isa) a.s. – elevating him to being Divineelevating him to being Divine. .
And no Muslim would regard any of the prophets to be Divine.And no Muslim would regard any of the prophets to be Divine.
To accord Prophet Muhammad To accord Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص the highest respect, honour, the highest respect, honour,
praise, adopt proper praise, adopt proper Adab to, Adab to, etc. is in fact commanded by Allah etc. is in fact commanded by Allah
and His Messenger – not and His Messenger – not SHIRKSHIRK but an aspect of a Muslim’s but an aspect of a Muslim’s IIMAN IIMAN. .
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CLARIFICATION ON THE INTERPRETATION OF HADITH
“ “None of you is a (true) believer until he loves me more None of you is a (true) believer until he loves me more
than he love his own self, or his parent, or his son, or than he love his own self, or his parent, or his son, or
every other human being.”every other human being.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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CLARIFICATION ON THE INTERPRETATION OF HADITH
“ “I am I am MuhammadMuhammad (Praised one) and (Praised one) and AhmadAhmad (Most Praised); (Most Praised);
and and al-Muq-fiy al-Muq-fiy (the Most Honoured) and(the Most Honoured) and al-Haashir al-Haashir (the (the
Gatherer of man) and Gatherer of man) and Nabiy at-Taubah Nabiy at-Taubah (Prophet of (Prophet of
Repentance) and Repentance) and Nabiy ar-RahmahNabiy ar-Rahmah (Prophet of Mercy). ” (Prophet of Mercy). ”
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CLARIFICATION ON THE INTERPRETATION OF HADITH
“ “I am the noblest amongst all of mankind, from beginning I am the noblest amongst all of mankind, from beginning
to the last, and (I am saying this) not from pride.”to the last, and (I am saying this) not from pride.”
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CLARIFICATION ON THE INTERPRETATION OF HADITH
““I am I am the Most Beloved of Allahthe Most Beloved of Allah, and this is not to boast. And I , and this is not to boast. And I
will be the bearer of the banner of “The Praise” on the Day of will be the bearer of the banner of “The Praise” on the Day of
Judgement under which will follow Prophet Adam and all who Judgement under which will follow Prophet Adam and all who
came after him, and this is not to boast.”came after him, and this is not to boast.”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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“That [is so]. And whoever honours the symbols of Allah
(SHA-’AA-IRILLAAH)- indeed, it is from the (TAQWA) piety
of hearts.”
(Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 32)
ALLAH SWT. COMMAND US TO HONOUR HIS SYMBOLS:
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““That [has been commanded], and whoever honours the sacred That [has been commanded], and whoever honours the sacred
ordinances of Allah (ordinances of Allah (HURUMAA-TILLAAHHURUMAA-TILLAAH) - it is best for him in ) - it is best for him in
the sight of his Lord.”the sight of his Lord.”
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 30Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 30))
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ALLAH SWT. COMMAND US TO HONOUR HIS SYMBOLS:
ALLAH SWT. HIMSELF ACCORD DIFFERENT STATUS :
“ “Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he
who is) the most (who is) the most (TAQWATAQWA) righteous of you. And Allah has ) righteous of you. And Allah has
full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).” full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).”
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ALLAH SWT. HIMSELF PRAISES PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص :
“ “And thou (Muhammad, stands) on an exalted And thou (Muhammad, stands) on an exalted
standard of character (standard of character (KHULUQIN – ‘AZEEMKHULUQIN – ‘AZEEM).”).”
((Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4))
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ALLAH SWT. HIMSELF PRAISES PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص :
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“O ye who believe! Raise not your voices above the
voice of the Prophet, nor speak aloud to him in talk,
as ye may speak aloud to one another, lest your
deeds become vain and ye perceive not.”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 2Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 2))
ALLAH SWT. HIMSELF PRAISES PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص :
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““He who obeys the Messenger has obeyed AllahHe who obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah; but those who ; but those who
turn away - We have not sent you over them as a guardian.”turn away - We have not sent you over them as a guardian.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 80Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 80))
ALLAH SWT. LIKENS OBEDIENCE TO THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص IS OBEDIENCE TO HIMSELF :
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ALLAH SWT. HIMSELF PRAISES PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص :
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ALLAH SWT. HIMSELF PRAISES PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص :
“ “Those that lower their voice in the presence of Those that lower their voice in the presence of
Allah's Messenger― their hearts has Allah Allah's Messenger― their hearts has Allah
tested for piety (tested for piety (LIT-TAQWALIT-TAQWA) : for them is ) : for them is
Forgiveness and a great Reward.”Forgiveness and a great Reward.”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 3Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 3))
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TRACES FROM THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص
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“ “The Messenger of Allah The Messenger of Allah ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص came to visit us at noon and came to visit us at noon and
was given was given water for wudhu’ water for wudhu’ (ablution), and he made (ablution), and he made
wudhu’ , after which people collected the wudhu’ (water) wudhu’ , after which people collected the wudhu’ (water)
and use it to and use it to rub themselves with it rub themselves with it (for blessings).”(for blessings).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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TRACES FROM THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص
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TRACES FROM THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص
Miswar ibn Makhramah and Marwan ibn al-Hakam Miswar ibn Makhramah and Marwan ibn al-Hakam
(r.a.) related: (r.a.) related:
“ “Nowhere did the Prophet Nowhere did the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص spat except that spat except that
somebody will be there to catch it somebody will be there to catch it and use it to wipe his and use it to wipe his
faces and skin. And when he (the Prophet) does ablution faces and skin. And when he (the Prophet) does ablution
(wudhu’) (wudhu’) people will jostle with one another to get people will jostle with one another to get the the
used water from his wudhu’.”used water from his wudhu’.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and AhmadHadith reported by Bukhary and Ahmad))
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TRACES FROM THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص
THE SHIRT OF PROPHET YUSUF A.S.
(Yusuf said) :"(Yusuf said) :"Go with this my shirt, and cast it over the face of Go with this my shirt, and cast it over the face of
my father (Ya’kub): my father (Ya’kub): he will come to see (clearly). Then come ye he will come to see (clearly). Then come ye
(here) to me together with all your family." (here) to me together with all your family."
((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 93Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 93))
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THE SHIRT OF PROPHET YUSUF A.S.
“ “Then when the bearer of the good news came Then when the bearer of the good news came he cast he cast
(the shirt) over his face(the shirt) over his face, and he forthwith regained , and he forthwith regained
clear sight." clear sight."
((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 96Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 96))
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THE BLESSED PLACES
“ “Glory to (Allah) Who did take His Servant for Journey by Glory to (Allah) Who did take His Servant for Journey by
night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque
((BAA-RAK-NA HAU-LAHUBAA-RAK-NA HAU-LAHU) whose ) whose precincts precincts We did bless We did bless
― in order that We might show him some of Our Signs: ― in order that We might show him some of Our Signs:
for He is the one Who hears and sees (all things).” for He is the one Who hears and sees (all things).”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 96Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 96))
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THE BLESSED PLACES
CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE
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"Verily! The sign of His kingdom is that there shall "Verily! The sign of His kingdom is that there shall
come to you come to you AT-TABUT AT-TABUT (Ark of the Covenant), (Ark of the Covenant),
wherein is wherein is SAKINAHSAKINAH (peace and reassurance) from (peace and reassurance) from
your Lord and a your Lord and a BAQIYYAH BAQIYYAH (remnant) of that (remnant) of that which which
Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) left behind, Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) left behind,
carried by the angels. Verily, in this is a sign for you carried by the angels. Verily, in this is a sign for you
if you are indeed believers.”if you are indeed believers.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 248Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 248))
CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE
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CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE
Tafsir Ibnu Katsir:
Ibn Jarir related that Ibn `Abbas said about this ayah –
BAQIYYAH – referring to, Moses' staff and the remnants of
the Tablets. This is the same Tafsir of Qatadah, As-Suddi , Ar-
Rabi` bin Anas and `Ikrimah, who added, "And also the
Torah.‘‘
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CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE
Tafsir Ibnu Katsir: Tafsir Ibnu Katsir:
Ath-Thawri said, "Some said that it contained a pot of Ath-Thawri said, "Some said that it contained a pot of
manna and the remnants of the Tablets, while some others manna and the remnants of the Tablets, while some others
said that it contained (Moses') staff and two shoes (and refer said that it contained (Moses') staff and two shoes (and refer
to Qur’an: Ta Ha :20:12).''to Qur’an: Ta Ha :20:12).''
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We can understand though why some Muslims, especially We can understand though why some Muslims, especially
those who those who compare Islam simplistically compare Islam simplistically with other religion to with other religion to
conclude that every acts of “conclude that every acts of “seeking blessings and venerationseeking blessings and veneration” ”
of things and places practiced even by Muslims must also be of things and places practiced even by Muslims must also be
““shunnedshunned” – ruled by them to also be “ ” – ruled by them to also be “ SHIRKSHIRK “ or if not, they “ or if not, they
would justify their stand with the caveat of would justify their stand with the caveat of ““closing the doorclosing the door” ”
to to SHIRKSHIRK..
Yet, as we have learnt, the true cause of Yet, as we have learnt, the true cause of SHIRKSHIRK is in the is in the
ignorance and their flawed belief of ignorance and their flawed belief of TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAH EED AR-RUBUBIYYAH
and TAUand TAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH..
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Upholding Upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED does not mean one must deny the does not mean one must deny the
presence of and the validity in seeking of the bounteous presence of and the validity in seeking of the bounteous
blessings (blessings (BARAKAHBARAKAH) of Allah. ) of Allah.
Just as what can be adduced by the evidence (from Al-Qur’an, Just as what can be adduced by the evidence (from Al-Qur’an,
As-Sunnah and opinions of pious predecessors) that, the As-Sunnah and opinions of pious predecessors) that, the
blessings of Allah indeed are present in certain people, events, blessings of Allah indeed are present in certain people, events,
things and places - and seeking to gain Allah’s blessings things and places - and seeking to gain Allah’s blessings
((TABARRUKTABARRUK) through them were done by previous righteous ) through them were done by previous righteous
people ofpeople of TAUTAUHHEEDEED..
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What differentiate us from the What differentiate us from the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN is the is the erroneous belief erroneous belief
((AQEEDAHAQEEDAH) they hold. ) they hold.
Many of them (Many of them (MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN) subscribe to ) subscribe to HHULULULUL (divine in-dwelling) (divine in-dwelling)
and actually regard these things or the persons they venerate or and actually regard these things or the persons they venerate or
sought blessings from (sought blessings from (TABARRUKTABARRUK), ), as possessing “divineas possessing “divine” aspect or ” aspect or
attributes – thus a clear attributes – thus a clear SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners to Allah (ascribing partners to Allah).).
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Whereas Muslims with Whereas Muslims with TAUTAUHHEEDEED do not hold such belief. do not hold such belief.
Our concept of something regarded as “Our concept of something regarded as “sacredsacred”, totally ”, totally
rejects all such suggestion of any Divine rejects all such suggestion of any Divine “in-dwelling” “in-dwelling” oror
“incarnation” “incarnation” oror “union”. “union”.
Thus ‘Umar al-Khattab r.a. said to the black stone Thus ‘Umar al-Khattab r.a. said to the black stone
((HAJR-AL-ASWADHAJR-AL-ASWAD): ): “You are but a stone which cannot “You are but a stone which cannot
benefit nor harm, but because I have seen the Prophet s.a.w benefit nor harm, but because I have seen the Prophet s.a.w
kissed you, I now kiss you!”kissed you, I now kiss you!”
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REMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT DZIKRREMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT DZIKR
LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –
WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,
““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except Allexcept Allaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”all things .”
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CAUSE FOR THE LOST OF HONOUR AND BLESSINGS.
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CAUSE FOR THE LOST OF HONOUR AND BLESSINGS.
“ “When my community (ummah)When my community (ummah) glorify worldly glorify worldly
mattersmatters then the then the HAIBAHHAIBAH (honour) of Islam will be (honour) of Islam will be
removed from them; and removed from them; and when they ceased the when they ceased the
work of calling to good and forbidding wrongwork of calling to good and forbidding wrong, then , then
they will not benefit they will not benefit from any from any BARAKAHBARAKAH
(blessings, goodness) of the Revelation (Al-Qur’an (blessings, goodness) of the Revelation (Al-Qur’an
and As-Sunnah).and As-Sunnah).
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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CAUSE FOR THE LOST OF HONOUR AND BLESSINGS.
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CAUSE FOR THE LOST OF HONOUR AND BLESSINGS.
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“The buyer and the seller have the option to cancel or
to confirm the deal, as long as they have not parted or
till they part, and if they spoke the truth and told each
other the defects of the things, then blessings would be
in their deal, and if they hid something and told lies,
the blessing of the deal would be lost.“
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)
CAUSE FOR THE LOST OF HONOUR AND BLESSINGS.
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"Because Allah will never change the "Because Allah will never change the NI’MAHNI’MAH
(Divine Grace) which He hath bestowed on a (Divine Grace) which He hath bestowed on a
people people until they change what is in their (own) until they change what is in their (own)
soulssouls: and verily Allah is He Who hears and : and verily Allah is He Who hears and
knows (all things)." knows (all things)."
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53))
CAUSE FOR THE LOST OF HONOUR AND BLESSINGS.
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REMEMBER ALLAH’S WARNING:REMEMBER ALLAH’S WARNING:
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“O ye who believe! when ye go abroad in the cause of
Allah, investigate carefully, and say not to anyone
who offers you a salutation (salaam): "Thou art none
of a Believer!" Coveting the perishable goods of this
life: with Allah are profits and spoils abundant.”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 94)
REMEMBER ALLAH’S WARNING:REMEMBER ALLAH’S WARNING:
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ALWAYS REMEMBER :ALWAYS REMEMBER :
“O ye who believe! if a wicked person comes to you with any
news, ascertain the truth, lest ye harm people unwittingly, and
afterwards become full of repentance for what ye have done.)”
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ALWAYS REMEMBER :ALWAYS REMEMBER :
“ “And obey Allah and His Messenger; And obey Allah and His Messenger; and fall into no and fall into no
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 who patient and persevering: for Allah is with those who
patiently persevere.” patiently persevere.”
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ALWAYS REMEMBER :ALWAYS REMEMBER :
“As for those who divide their religion and break up into sects,
thou hast no part in them in the least: their affair is with Allah:
He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they did.”
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ALWAYS REMEMBER :ALWAYS REMEMBER :
“ “And And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledgepursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge; for ; for
every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) will be every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) will be
enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”
((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36))
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LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –
WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,
“There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”
IMPORTANT DZIKRIMPORTANT DZIKR
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DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD
ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –
A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM
“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating
others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the
committing of the sins (of SHIRK) which I do not know.”
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IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QANWAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAANWAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true
and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false and And make us see Falsehood to be false and
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