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““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”

Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

LESSON # 1LESSON # 1

Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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MUSLIM MUSLIM PARENTS, PARENTS,

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A REMINDER TO MUSLIMS FROM A REMINDER TO MUSLIMS FROM LESSONS ON ISLAMIC “ADAB”LESSONS ON ISLAMIC “ADAB”

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL


From LESSON # 4

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LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail



From LESSON # 4

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LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADABBy: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail



““We are (much) in need of a little ‘adab’ , We are (much) in need of a little ‘adab’ , rather than to go out (seeking) after much rather than to go out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm (knowledge)” of ‘ilm (knowledge)”

– – Imam ‘Abdullah ibn al-MubarakImam ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak

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““It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger

(Muhammad) from among themselves, to rehearse to them His (Muhammad) from among themselves, to rehearse to them His

Signs, to sanctify (purify) them, and to instruct (teach) them in Signs, to sanctify (purify) them, and to instruct (teach) them in

Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before, in Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before, in

manifest error―” manifest error―” ((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62:2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62:2))

Purify his soul (Purify his soul (nafsnafs) from impure ) from impure

traits and blameworthy traits and blameworthy

characteristics.characteristics.

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Such as:-Such as:-

‘‘ujub ujub (self-conceit)(self-conceit)JuJuhhudud (obstinacy) (obstinacy)KibrKibr (arrogance) (arrogance)HasdHasd (jealousy) (jealousy)Riya’Riya’ (ostentatious)(ostentatious)Hub al-jah Hub al-jah (love for status)(love for status)Hub ad-dunya Hub ad-dunya (love of the world)(love of the world)Etc.Etc. .. amongst others .... .. amongst others ....

He is indeed successful who purify He is indeed successful who purify and causes it to grow, and causes it to grow, ((Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10Qur’an: Shams: 91: 10))

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Remove impediments (affairs of the world) Remove impediments (affairs of the world)

to devote with undivided attention to the to devote with undivided attention to the

study.study.

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““Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))

Never scorn knowledge nor exalt Never scorn knowledge nor exalt

himself/herself over the teacher.himself/herself over the teacher.


““Whosever has humility (tawwadhu’), Whosever has humility (tawwadhu’), Allah will raise his rank (and status); Allah will raise his rank (and status);

and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur) and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur) Allah will humiliate him.”Allah will humiliate him.”

((Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.))

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

Observe priority in learning and submit Observe priority in learning and submit

to the advise of the teacher in the to the advise of the teacher in the

matters of his learning. matters of his learning.


““... and be satisfied with your ignorance ... and be satisfied with your ignorance if you have wronged a teacher.”if you have wronged a teacher.”

A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”A POEM FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”

Must be patient and not be hasty in Must be patient and not be hasty in

learning as one may need to master learning as one may need to master

praiseworthy knowledge. praiseworthy knowledge.


““Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas) Calmness is from Allah, and (whereas) hastiness is from satan.”hastiness is from satan.”

((Hadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.aHadith reported by Baihaqy from Anas r.a.).)


Do not attempt to address every branch Do not attempt to address every branch

of knowledge but must observe order of knowledge but must observe order

and begin with the most important.and begin with the most important.


O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah: Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah:

for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))

Learn to ascertain the noble nature of Learn to ascertain the noble nature of

this or other science.this or other science.


Such as to know value & priority:-Such as to know value & priority:-

Fardh ‘Ain Fardh ‘Ain (personal obligation)(personal obligation)Fardh Kifaya Fardh Kifaya (community obligation)(community obligation)MuqaddimatMuqaddimat (introductory) (introductory)MukhtasarMukhtasar (Summary) (Summary)MufasssalMufasssal (Detail)(Detail)MujmalMujmal (General)(General)KhususiyaKhususiya (Specialised) (Specialised)UsulUsul (Principles) (Principles)Furu’Furu’ (Branches or secondary)(Branches or secondary)Manfa’atManfa’at (beneficial)(beneficial)Ghoyr Manfa’at Ghoyr Manfa’at (not beneficial)(not beneficial)Etc.Etc. .. amongst others .... .. amongst others ....

Purpose of learning is for the adornment of inner self Purpose of learning is for the adornment of inner self

with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah (“with virtues – seeking nearness to Allah (“Taqarrub-il-Taqarrub-il-

lAllaahlAllaah”) and attainment of piety (“”) and attainment of piety (“TaqwaTaqwa”).”).

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Verily the most honoured of you in the sight Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))


““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to

argue with the learned (scholars), argue with the learned (scholars),

or to brag with the foolish; or to brag with the foolish;

or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;

Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”

((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))



1.1. Avoid polemics. Avoid polemics.

(Difference: ‘(Difference: ‘Maslahat al-mursalahMaslahat al-mursalah’ and ‘’ and ‘Bid’ahBid’ah’)’)

1.1. NiyyatNiyyat : Essentials ( : Essentials (rukn rukn ’’) in every worship (servitude).) in every worship (servitude).

2.2. Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.Intention is formulated in the heart and mind.

3.3. In language that one understands.In language that one understands.

4.4. Conscious awareness accompanying the act.Conscious awareness accompanying the act.

5.5. Clarity of action and purpose.Clarity of action and purpose.

6.6. To eradicate ambiguity.To eradicate ambiguity.

7.7. Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.Sincerity towards Allah s.w.t.


As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad ((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.


As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by As an example of the intention (and Du’a): as formulated by Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad Imam Qutb al-Irshad al-Habib ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad ((rahimahullahrahimahullah) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.) – may we benefit from his Wisdom and secrets.

“ “I intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to share I intend to learn and teach (knowledge), to gain and to share

benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s) benefits, to receive and to give reminders, to seek (Allah’s)

bestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to the bestowals and to bestow (upon others), to holdfast to the

teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of His teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur’an) and As-Sunnah of His

Messenger s.a.a.w. , to invite towards the right guidance, to Messenger s.a.a.w. , to invite towards the right guidance, to

show to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please show to the path of goodness, beseeching and seeking to please

Allah s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (His Allah s.w.t., so as to gain nearness to Him and hoping for (His

acceptance and) His reward. Amin”acceptance and) His reward. Amin”


Refer also to the traditional text : Refer also to the traditional text :

“Ta’lim Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum”

�َع�ُّل�م �َع�ُّل%م َط�ِر"ْي َق� الَّت "ْي م ال ُم&َّت �َع ُّل �مَت �َع�ُّل �َع�ُّل%م َط�ِر"ْي َق� الَّت "ْي م ال ُم&َّت �َع ُّل َت““INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION OF THE STUDENT : THE METHOD OF

LEARNING”LEARNING”

by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.by Sheikh Imam Tajuddin Nu’man al-Zarnuji.


ISLAM : A BRIEF ISLAM : A BRIEF INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

How would you How would you respond to basic respond to basic questions regarding questions regarding your religion?your religion?

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UNDERSTANDING FROM THE TERMS

““AD-DEEN” - AD-DEEN” - usually translated as “usually translated as “the religionthe religion” ” more accurately it should be “more accurately it should be “a total way of life or a total way of life or a comprehensive system of livinga comprehensive system of living””

a Muslim regard his/her entire life as a religious experience. Islam provides for guidance in, not only matters of worship, but as to how he/she is to conduct oneself in daily matters - be it social, economic etc.



Usually translated as “religion” – (borrowed from the available Western equivalent, but it does not accurately convey the Arabic significance of this term).

In Arabic, a word is derived from its tri-lateral roots (when written has no vowels) which can be variously pronounced (with vowels and other emphasis) from a broad semantic field of meanings possible from this root:

Further elucidation of word Further elucidation of word ““Deen Deen ””


Further elucidation of word Further elucidation of word ““Deen Deen ”” from root word “daa-na “which can also mean : “be

indebted; to owe one’s thanks; to be subjected; bow;

yield; owe allegiance.”

from “dain ” which means “debt; obligation; liability.”

from “dai-nuu-na ” which means “judgement; Last Judgement.”

related to the word “maad-dana ” which means “to

build or found cities to civilise, to refine and to

humanise” from which is derived the word “tamaddun

” meaning “civilization and refinement in social

culture”



The primary significations of the term “deen ” thus

can be reduced to four: (1)Indebtedness

(2) Submissiveness/submission/surrender

(3) Judicious power

(4) Natural inclination or tendency



Thus, the implication of “religion ” in the ordinary

usage which tends to be affected by secular thoughts

is not in accord to Islam’s concept of religion which is

life in totality, all-encompassing and where worldly

and heavenly concern cannot be dichotomised.

A Muslim always is mindful that ultimately he is a

servant of God whether in mosque or in the market

place, in private or in public etc. Life of this world is

intrinsically linked with the Hereafter (also referred to

as ‘Yaum al-Deen’ -The day of Judgement).

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“ISLAM” - “(peaceful) submission and obedience to God”

name and description of the religion revealed by God from Adam, continuously established by many prophets and culminated with Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.


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“MUSLIM” - literally it means “one who submits and obey, willingly surrenders to the will of God”

it refers to followers of Islam, which now numbers over 1.5 billion people of diverse race and nationality. It is wrong and in bad taste to refer to them as “Muhammadan ” or “Mussalman ”



Significance of the name.Significance of the name. “Islam” which literally means “submission, resignation, reconciliation (to the will of God” – and with the addition of “al-“ (a definite article) it refers to the name of this religion.

It comes from same root as “s-l-m ” meaning “peace”; “saleema” meaning “to be safe and sound, secure, to be free, blameless” etc.

The term “Muslim” literally mean “one who submits, is reconciled to the will of God”.

And its usage is not limited to only the time of Muhammad [peace be upon him] but also to all those who genuinely submit to the divine will revealed to in the past.


Significance of the name.Significance of the name.It is thus that Muslims regard the religion revealed

by God to mankind, in essence, as being one and the

same, from the prophets Adam, Nuh .. up to

Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon them all),

referred to as “al- Islam”. For its basic teachings can

be summarised as the call to man towards “the way of

total servitude to God’s will.”

It is to be noted that Muhammad [pbuh] did not

himself named this religion, but the term “Islam ” as

well as “Muslimun (Muslims)” is based on the

revelation which he received from God (i.e. the

Qur’an) :


Significance of the name.Significance of the name.

“Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is

“al-Islam” (man’s self-surrender unto Him)”

(Qur’an: aali-Imran: 3 : 19)



“And strive hard in God’s cause with all the striving that

is due to Him: it is He Who has elected you [to carry His

message] and has laid no hardship on you in [anything that

pertains to] religion, [and made you follow] the creed of

your forefather Abraham. It is He Who has named you - in

bygone times as well as in this (divine writ) “al-Musliminal-Muslimin”

(“those who have surrendered themselves to God”), so

that the Messenger might bear witness to the Truth before

you, and that you might bear witness to it before mankind.”

(Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 78)

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“ALLAH” - the name of God in Arabic. It refers to the One and only God of the Universe.

In Arabic it is in a proper noun, the name which has no equivalent in other non-Semitic language.

“Allah is the Unique, the Absolute One having no partners, Creator and Lord (Sustainer) of the Universe.”


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OUR BASIC STANDOUR BASIC STAND


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OUR BASIC STANDOUR BASIC STAND


““Say : We believe in Allah, and in that which has Say : We believe in Allah, and in that which has been revealed to us and that which has been sent been revealed to us and that which has been sent down on Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and down on Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which was given to Moses and the tribes, and that which was given to Moses and Jesus and the prophets of their lord; we make no Jesus and the prophets of their lord; we make no division between any of them, and to Him (Allah) we division between any of them, and to Him (Allah) we surrender (as Muslims).”surrender (as Muslims).”

((Qur’an : Qur’an : al- Baqarahal- Baqarah : 2 : 136 : 2 : 136))

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ADAM(other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)




“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)





““And indeed, within every community have We raised up a And indeed, within every community have We raised up a Messenger [entrusted with this message]: "Worship God, Messenger [entrusted with this message]: "Worship God, and shun the powers of evil!" And among those [past and shun the powers of evil!" And among those [past generations] were people whom God graced with His generations] were people whom God graced with His guidance, just as there was among them [many a one] who guidance, just as there was among them [many a one] who inevitably fell prey to grievous error: go, then, about the inevitably fell prey to grievous error: go, then, about the earth and behold what happened in the end to those who earth and behold what happened in the end to those who gave the lie to the truth!” gave the lie to the truth!”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 36))





ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THESE PREVIOUS MESSENGERS FROM GOD WAS ….




“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger”

(Q: Nahl : 16:36) ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

Important historical personality recognisedImportant historical personality recognisedby Jews, Christians and Muslims today.by Jews, Christians and Muslims today.


ASIAASIA

AFRICAAFRICA

EUROPEEUROPE

KA’ABAKA’ABAIn BAKKA (MAKKAH)In BAKKA (MAKKAH)

FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE-EASTFOCUS ON THE MIDDLE-EASTCROSS-ROAD CONNECTING CROSS-ROAD CONNECTING THREE MAJOR CONTINENTSTHREE MAJOR CONTINENTS


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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36) ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

(1st Born)

ISHMAEL ( Isma-’il )

Some interesting Biblical records:Some interesting Biblical records:

Genesis 21: 18-21 “... And God heard the voice of the lad; and

the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar ? Fear not; for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him fast with your hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a a well of waterwell of water; and she went, and filled the skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And God was with the lad, and he grew up; he lived in the wilderness, and became an expert with the bow. He lived in the wilderness of ParanParan...”



Genesis 21: 18-21 “... And God heard the voice of the lad; and

the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar ? Fear not; for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him fast with your hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a a well of waterwell of water; and she went, and filled the skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And God was with the lad, and he grew up; he lived in the wilderness, and became an expert with the bow. He lived in the wilderness of ParanParan...”



Regarding : Genesis 21: 18-21


To Muslims, the above (Genesis 21: 18-21) relates to the history of the beginning of Makkah, with the tribulation of the family of Prophet Ibrahim a.s.- Hajar and his first-born infant Isma’il a.s.

After Hajar had frantically ran between the two hillocks of Safa and Marwa whilst at the same time supplicating to Allah s.w.t. in search of water, they were bestowed with the well of zam-zam. This is the SA’IE, one of the rites re-enacted till today by pilgrims.

And beside the well of zam-zam, Prophets Ibrahim and Isma’il a.s. were later shown the foundation of the oldest house of worship upon which they rebuild the Ka’bah.

IMPORTANT NOTE: “MAKKAH is in PARAN”IMPORTANT NOTE: “MAKKAH is in PARAN”





(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma-’il ) ISAAC (Is-haq )






ISHMAEL (Isma-’il ) ISAAC (Is-haq ) JACOB (Ya’akub) JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud) SOLOMON (Sulaiman)

(many others amongst Israelite)

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya) JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)






ISHMAEL (Isma-’il ) ISAAC (Is-haq ) JACOB (Ya’akub) JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud) SOLOMON (Sulaiman)

(many others amongst Israelite)

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya) JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct

descendants of Ishmael)

MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)

Origin of Origin of Ka’abahKa’abah

The great Flood of the Prophet The great Flood of the Prophet Nuh’s a.s. periodNuh’s a.s. period

Prophet Ibrahim a.s. – an Prophet Ibrahim a.s. – an exemplary “Muslim”.exemplary “Muslim”.

Significance of Significance of BakkahBakkah (ancient (ancient name of Makkah)......name of Makkah)......


History of Makkah and the History of Makkah and the Awaited Seal of ProphethoodAwaited Seal of Prophethood


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