[Poster] interm course-fiqh-(august-2014)-slideshare

““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””

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

18 weekly class starting: 13 AUGUST 2014 Every Wednesday night @ 8pm – 10pmWisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim

ANNOUNCING

RESTART MODULE OF

AN INTERMEDIATE

COURSE [2014]

IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE

FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN

CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALL

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & 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 & To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”female)”

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About this course-About this course-modulemodule• After the “Beginners’ course on

Islam” , which concisely and adequately prepares a Muslim/Muslimah towards his/her basic Islamic education upon the paradigm of “IIMAN-’AMAL-IHSAN”, after which they would be introduced to an “intermediate” level of learning in:AQA-ID/TAUHEED, FIQH and AKHLAQ/TASAWWUF.

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


About this course-moduleAbout this course-module

• By “intermediate” we do mean – further elucidations of the same basic topics, but more towards inculcation of deeper appreciation, understanding, conviction and commitment in the aspects of:

• AQEEDAH• FIQHI• AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF



• Each of these would be approached systematically, with adequate introduction; explanation of important terminologies; its history and development; the raison d'être of its study; appropriate explanation of current controversies or confusion (if any) on the subject; equipping students with the basis so as to remove any doubts or conjectures.


About this course-moduleAbout this course-module• Notwithstanding, the essential spirit

in learning at this “intermediate” level is the inculcation of “ADAB” as faithfully practised in traditional learning circles and Madrasah.

• One current Muslims’ approach to learning which we have highlighted and criticised thus hoping to avoid is : “Their learning Islam as a subject.”

• We believe it should be subjecting oneself to Islam, insha-Allah.



• Previous to this, we have already conducted (at intermediate level) the first Introductory module – 18 sessions (slideshare notes available to students):

[1] Introduction to study of Tau[1] Introduction to study of Tauhheed .eed .



• Thus, insha-Allah the second module (Intermediate level) following the earlier Beginners course is this module -18 sessions - entitled:

[2] Introduction to study of FIQH .[2] Introduction to study of FIQH .



• As in all our approach in Education - we seek to provide adequate and satisfactory exposure regarding Islam and their nurturing as adults, mostly to new Muslims (converts/reverts), and in the English language, who may have been from other faith/system, etc. –



• As in all our approach in Education - we seek to provide adequate and satisfactory exposure regarding Islam and their nurturing as adults, mostly to new Muslims (converts/reverts), and in the English language, who may have been from other faith/system, etc. –

Therefore, our curriculum may not necessarily be Therefore, our curriculum may not necessarily be similar to what (born)Muslims here have been similar to what (born)Muslims here have been exposed to in the Malay language.exposed to in the Malay language.



• Yet, in as much it can benefit new Muslim, we have long realized that this curriculum in fact is what every young English speaking Muslims here need. Especially to prepare them for future work in Da’wah and in their assisting the education of our next generation.

أْع(لم واللهWa Allaahu A’lam Wa Allaahu A’lam

(And Allah knows best)(And Allah knows best)



• Yet, in as much it can benefit new Muslim, we have long realized that this curriculum in fact is what every young English speaking Muslims here need. Especially to prepare them for future work in Da’wah and in their assisting the education of our next generation.

May Allah SWT grant us TAUFIQ and HIDAAYAH. May Allah SWT grant us TAUFIQ and HIDAAYAH. And may He accepts us and be pleased with all And may He accepts us and be pleased with all our endeavour.our endeavour.


COMMENTS AND TESTIMONIALSCOMMENTS AND TESTIMONIALS

Extracted from some comments, reflections and feedback of participant who attended previous run of this module


Testimonials & feedback by previous Testimonials & feedback by previous participantsparticipants

Alhamdulillah. I have benefited much from the lessons in approaching the study of Fiqh.

The difference between knowledge and information is something to be kept in mind in the pursuit of learning.

Before attending the lessons, I was ‘hungry’ to get my hands on the various books available. Not to mention, the internet too became a source of ‘knowledge’ for me.



I have now understood that mere reading of the books, articles and watching videos without the guidance of a teacher can benefit only in the least manner. Perhaps it could even lead to more harm than benefit.

I have realised how important and crucial the role of the teacher is in guiding the student to arrive at meanings from the texts available.



The aims and purpose of Shari’ah eliminated whatever prejudice I had before attending the class. The media has made it seem that Shari’ah is a traditional, barbaric ruling system which oppresses women.

I have now learnt that the Shari’ah is more than just a legal system; it is a divine-inspired path shown by Allah Most High for mankind.



Furthermore, things I’ve learnt Qur’an or a Hadith itself requires understanding of the text under the guidance of a teacher and should not be subject to our own interpretation. This is especially important since many of us who go back to the Qur’an and Ahadith ourselves can end up in confusion; as a hadith may seem to us to contradict another hadith, or a verse of the Qur’an may seem to contradict an act of the Prophet (s.a.a.w).Now I appreciate role of Islamic scholars better.



I appreciate Ustaz Zhulkeflee’s approach to teaching Fiqh, which follows the approach of traditional scholars, which is lacking in the current situation we live in (at least from my personal experience).

I’ve not come across many Ustaz who will design the curriculum such that there will be a Muqaddimah (Introduction) module (across 16 weeks) which aims to establish clarity in foundational concepts in the seekers of ‘ilm before delving deeper into a subject matter.



Ustaz background in da’wah benefited not just the converts but also born Muslims like me. For example, the clarification on understanding between Fiqh and Shariah.

Many also do not take the time to do recall of previous lesson, which is also appreciated especially since many learn the subject matter once a week. I acknowledge that Ustaz does not need to do this but because of his love and concern for the Ummah, he does it every week without fail.

As an educator, I ikhtiyar to emulate a similar approach in the design of my lessons.



I appreciate the topic covering the historical background of Islamic education in Singapore’s context and how I have to be aware that there is a different curriculum for layman vs. that for scholars. Truly, the teacher will give what we need instead of what we want (this reflects adab).

I really appreciate the sharing on the history of the spread of Islam in Nusantara and the da’wah and Islamic education in Singapore, where Ustaz shares a brief outline of the contributions of the earlier ‘Ulama. This indeed, is a ‘gem’ rarely taught by others.



This class is indeed something different for me. Though the contents may have mostly been familiar to me, the fact that these very contents are specifically organised into a course is something totally new for me.

Normally, in a fiqh class setting that I was normally exposed to, the teacher will start by mentioning about the origin of the word “fiqh”, the various rulings of hukum taklifi and the 4 sources of sharia rulings in Islam, namely the Qur’an, Hadith, Ijma’ and Qiyas.



However, in this course, Ustaz not only went into most of these in depth, but he covered other aspects as well such that a whole course is made out of it.

What is normally, at least to my own limited learning experience, covered in the first session of a fiqh class, namely the muqaddimah, is now a course on its own.



The most interesting and unique to this class will be the history of Islam in Nusantara and in Singapore.

This is truly a void in the Islamic education in Singapore but all praise be to Allah (High and Exalted is He), Ustaz has truly given us several gems with which we now have a sense of history of Islam in this part of the world



Many Singaporean Muslims, be they young or old, but especially the young, do not know about the local ‘ulama here. And yet, in this muqaddimah, Ustaz has given such valuable gems which, in all honesty, are very very difficult to find.


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O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what

You have taught us.

O Lord! Teach us whatever that is

beneficial for us.

OUR PRAYER


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O Lord! Grant upon us profound understanding,

(as also grant upon) our family members.

And also to those in the Faith who are close to us ,

Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male.

OUR PRAYER


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And there is no power nor strength except with

Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.

And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector.

OUR PRAYER


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And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.

And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .

OUR PRAYER


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