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

““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ””

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

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ

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

“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”

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LESSON # 11 – LESSON # 11 –

“DISPARITY BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE”

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 –

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –


“ “ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet

Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for

anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who

engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21) )


(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s

s.a.a.w. disposition (s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) she replied: ) she replied:

““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.

((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8


LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT


LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

O men! Behold, We have created you all out O men! Behold, We have created you all out

of a male and a female, and have made you of a male and a female, and have made you

into nations and tribes, so that you might into nations and tribes, so that you might

come to know one another. Verily, the noblest come to know one another. Verily, the noblest

of you in the sight of Allah is the one who is of you in the sight of Allah is the one who is

most deeply conscious of Him (most deeply conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA). ).

Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”Behold, Allah is all-knowing, all-aware.”

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


TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


MUSLIMMUSLIM

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Submission


MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS STATE OF TOWARDS STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety



“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will

make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the

religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and the

pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound

understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen)

is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.”

((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))


“ “When Allah intends for a community goodness, He makes of When Allah intends for a community goodness, He makes of

their leaders those who are intelligent (with forbearance); their leaders those who are intelligent (with forbearance);

and judgement (rulings) are made amongst them by those and judgement (rulings) are made amongst them by those

who are truly learned (and just scholars); and He places who are truly learned (and just scholars); and He places

wealth in the hands of those who are charitable (and kind). wealth in the hands of those who are charitable (and kind).

And when Allah intends for a community bad, He makes of And when Allah intends for a community bad, He makes of

their leaders those who are foolish (uncouth); and judgement their leaders those who are foolish (uncouth); and judgement

(rulings) are made amongst them by those who are ignorant (rulings) are made amongst them by those who are ignorant

(reckless); and He places wealth in the hands of those who (reckless); and He places wealth in the hands of those who

are miserly (selfish).”are miserly (selfish).”

((Hadith reported by Ad-DailamyHadith reported by Ad-Dailamy))


"Indeed the "Indeed the scholars scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall

into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The

merchants and businessmen merchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they are are the trustees of Allah, so if they are

treacherous, who can be trusted? The treacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allah are the guests of Allah

so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can

we defeat the enemies? The righteous and we defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic ones ascetic ones are the kings of are the kings of

the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who shall be ), who shall be

followed? The followed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) of the are the shepherds (protectors) of the

people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the

flock?" flock?"

- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak

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PROCEEED TO CONTINUE ...


““ALL THAT IS in the heavens and all that is on earth extols Allah's ALL THAT IS in the heavens and all that is on earth extols Allah's

limitless glory: for He (Allah) alone is almighty (limitless glory: for He (Allah) alone is almighty (AL-’AZEEZAL-’AZEEZ), truly ), truly

wise (wise (AL-AL-HHAKEEMAKEEM)!”)!”

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 1Qur’an: Saff: 61: 1))

LESSONS FROM SURAH AS-SAFF


““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! Why do you say one thing and do Why do you say one thing and do

another? another? Most loathsome is it in the sight of Allah that you say what Most loathsome is it in the sight of Allah that you say what

you do not do!”you do not do!”

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3))



To be upon the level of “To be upon the level of “IIMANIIMAN”, requires prepared ”, requires prepared

determination to face test and challenges.determination to face test and challenges.


To be upon the level of “To be upon the level of “IIMANIIMAN”, requires prepared ”, requires prepared

determination to face test and challenges.determination to face test and challenges.

“DO MEN THINK that on their [mere] saying, “We have

attained to faith”, they will be left to themselves, and will

not be put to a test? Yea, indeed, We did test those who

lived before them; and so, [too, shall be tested the people

now living: and] most certainly will Allah mark out those

who prove themselves true (SwODAQUU), and most

certainly will He mark out those who are lying (KAA-

DZIBEEN).”

(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 2-3)


“Verily, Allah loves [only] those who fight in His cause in [solid] ranks,

as though they were a building firm and compact.”

(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 4)



ADABADAB in ranks and maintaining unity amongst Muslims are in ranks and maintaining unity amongst Muslims are

very important priority in our striving to gain Allah’s pleasure very important priority in our striving to gain Allah’s pleasure

and acceptance.and acceptance.

This is a favour we which must be grateful for.This is a favour we which must be grateful for.


ADABADAB in ranks and maintaining unity amongst Muslims are in ranks and maintaining unity amongst Muslims are

very important priority in our striving to gain Allah’s pleasure very important priority in our striving to gain Allah’s pleasure

and acceptance.and acceptance.

This is a favour we which must be grateful for.This is a favour we which must be grateful for.

““And And hold fast, all together, unto the bond with Allahhold fast, all together, unto the bond with Allah, and do not , and do not

draw apart from one another. And draw apart from one another. And remember the blessings remember the blessings which which

Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when you were enemies, He Allah has bestowed upon you: how, when you were enemies, He

brought your hearts together, so that brought your hearts together, so that through His blessing you through His blessing you

became brethrenbecame brethren; and [how, when] you were on the brink of a fiery ; and [how, when] you were on the brink of a fiery

abyss. He saved you from it. In this way Allah makes clear His abyss. He saved you from it. In this way Allah makes clear His

messages unto you, so that you might find guidance.”messages unto you, so that you might find guidance.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103))


“Now when Moses spoke to his people, [it was this same

truth that he had in mind:] "O my people! Why do you

cause me grief, the while you know that I am a

messenger of Allah sent unto you?" And so, when they

swerved from the right way, Allah let their hearts swerve

from the truth: for Allah does not bestow His guidance

upon iniquitous folk (FAA-SIQEEN).”




We may be unaware that our state (We may be unaware that our state (AHWALAHWAL) may in fact be ) may in fact be

causing grief to our Prophet s.a.a.w. as alluded in this verse causing grief to our Prophet s.a.a.w. as alluded in this verse

regarding how the Bani Isra’iI had done towards Prophet Musa regarding how the Bani Isra’iI had done towards Prophet Musa

a.s.a.s.

What is important to note is – How they deviated :What is important to note is – How they deviated :

““And so, when And so, when they swerved from the right waythey swerved from the right way, ,

Allah let their hearts swerve from the truth”Allah let their hearts swerve from the truth”


““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves Do not put yourselves

forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger

[may have ordained], [may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah: but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah:

for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”



““... And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he ... And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he

to comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you to comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you

would be bound to come to harm [as a community].”would be bound to come to harm [as a community].”



““O you who have believed, (be conscious of and) fear O you who have believed, (be conscious of and) fear

Allah (Allah (TAQWATAQWA) and ) and be with those who are true be with those who are true (in (in

word and deed - word and deed - AS-AS-SwSwO-DIQEENO-DIQEEN).).““

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 119))


““those who listen [closely] to all that is said (FAS-TA-MI’), and those who listen [closely] to all that is said (FAS-TA-MI’), and

follow the best of it (FAT-TABI’)follow the best of it (FAT-TABI’): [for] it is they whom Allah has : [for] it is they whom Allah has

graced with His guidance (graced with His guidance (HUDAHUDA), and it is they who are [truly] ), and it is they who are [truly]

endowed with insight (endowed with insight (ULUL-ALBABULUL-ALBAB)!”)!”

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 18Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 18))


“And who could be better of speech than he who calls [his fellow-men]

unto Allah (DA-’AA -ILALLAAH), and does what is just and right (‘AMAL

SWOLIHAH), and says, “Verily, I am (MINAL-MUSLI-MEEN) of those

who have surrendered themselves to Allah”?”

(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33)


““... Ask from those who possess the Message ( ... Ask from those who possess the Message ( Ahlu-az-ZikrAhlu-az-Zikr : :

the remembrance) in matters which you do not know.“the remembrance) in matters which you do not know.“

((Qur’an: al-Nahlu: 16: Qur’an: al-Nahlu: 16: 43)43)


“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will

make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the

religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and

the pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound

understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the

Deen) is more difficult upon satan than a thousand

worshippers.”

((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))


““(Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards (Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards

them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of

Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Sunnah and Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Sunnah and

teaches them to the servants of Allah.”teaches them to the servants of Allah.”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)


““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you The best ones amongst you is the person who makes you

remember Allah remember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever he when you look upon him; and whenever he

speaks it speaks it increases you your knowledgeincreases you your knowledge ( (of the Deenof the Deen), and with ), and with

his deeds it inspires (motivates) you his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your to strive for your

HereafterHereafter.”.”

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“ “Be in the company of the Be in the company of the KUBARA’KUBARA’ -elders -elders

(who are noble in Allah’s sight), (who are noble in Allah’s sight),

seek the answers from the seek the answers from the ‘ULAMA ‘ULAMA - scholars, - scholars,

and interact with the and interact with the HUKAMA’HUKAMA’ - wise.” - wise.”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)


““An immoral man of learning is a great evil,An immoral man of learning is a great evil,yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.Both are a great trial everywhere,Both are a great trial everywhere,to whomever depends to them both, to whomever depends to them both, in holding on to his religion”in holding on to his religion”

REFLECTIONREFLECTION:: We would indeed be afflicted with this We would indeed be afflicted with this FitnahFitnah (trial). Only with appropriate (trial). Only with appropriate knowledge and knowledge and irshaadahirshaadah, and more importantly , and more importantly Taufiq wal-Hidaa-ya Taufiq wal-Hidaa-ya from from Allah SWT. would we be saved from its evil.Allah SWT. would we be saved from its evil.


“Give yourself up to the study of jurisprudence (FIQH), for the

knowledge of jurisprudence is the best guide to piety and the

fear of Allah and it is the straightest path to the ultimate goal.”

• REFLECTION:REFLECTION: “ “FiqhFiqh” – literally means “profound understanding (of the Deen)” – ref: ” – literally means “profound understanding (of the Deen)” – ref:

al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later was used to refer to the al-Qur’an Surah Taubah : 9: 122, which later was used to refer to the studies of Islamic jurisprudence.studies of Islamic jurisprudence.

* Muhammad ibn al-Hassan Abu ’Abdallah al-Shaibany r.h.m.


““With all this, it is not desirable that all of the believers take With all this, it is not desirable that all of the believers take

the field [in time of war]. From within every group in their the field [in time of war]. From within every group in their

midst, some shall refrain from going forth to war, and shall midst, some shall refrain from going forth to war, and shall

devote themselves [instead] to acquiring a deeper devote themselves [instead] to acquiring a deeper

knowledge of the Faith (knowledge of the Faith (LIYA-TAFAQ-QAH-HU FID-DEENLIYA-TAFAQ-QAH-HU FID-DEEN). ).

and [thus be able to] teach (and [thus be able to] teach (LI-YUN-DZIRULI-YUN-DZIRU) their home-) their home-

coming brethren, so that these [too] might guard themselves coming brethren, so that these [too] might guard themselves

against evil.”against evil.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122))


“A learned FAQIH (scholar & teacher) is truly FAQIH, one who does not cause others to feel

despair from receiving the mercy of Allah (i.e. Not overly strict and too ‘harsh’); and neither

does he (give the impression by his behaviour, a guarantees as if ) anyone can avert or

withhold the wrath (punishment) of Allah, nor allows opportunity (by giving dispensation)

for anyone to disobey Allah (i.e. Not being inappropriately lax and too ‘nice’).

(Hilyatul-Auliya: 1-73 – as quoted by M.Natsir in Fiqhud-Da’wah)


“ “ (These people) do not follow the learned (scholar); and they (These people) do not follow the learned (scholar); and they

are not ashamed towards those who preserve their modesty. are not ashamed towards those who preserve their modesty.

They have hearts of the They have hearts of the ‘Ajm ‘Ajm (uncouth people) (uncouth people)

but the tongue but the tongue ** of (fluent) Arabs.” of (fluent) Arabs.”

((Hadith reported by Imam AhmadHadith reported by Imam Ahmad))

[Prophet Muhammad warned of an age where [Prophet Muhammad warned of an age where there will be people who ..] :there will be people who ..] :

WARNING !


* Referring to their dazzling speech Referring to their dazzling speech or eloquence, not necessarily in the or eloquence, not necessarily in the

Arabic language.Arabic language.

““The purpose of the The purpose of the Qur’anQur’an is for invitation ( is for invitation (Da’wahDa’wah - -

calling) to all the creation (calling) to all the creation (KhalqiKhalqi) to (the worship of ) to (the worship of

the One) the One) True God (Al-Haqq)True God (Al-Haqq), and to enter (, and to enter (DukhuuliDukhuuli) )

into (a transaction by adhering to) His into (a transaction by adhering to) His DeenDeen (religion (religion

of Islam).”of Islam).”

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

AN-NASEEHAH““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”

- Ibn Juazayy al-Kalbi rahmatullaahi - Ibn Juazayy al-Kalbi rahmatullaahi ‘alayh‘alayh.

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““And [this happened, too,] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said: And [this happened, too,] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said:

"O children of Israel! Behold, I am a messenger of Allah unto "O children of Israel! Behold, I am a messenger of Allah unto

you, [sent] to confirm the truth of whatever there still remains you, [sent] to confirm the truth of whatever there still remains

of the Torah, and to give [you] the glad tiding of a messenger of the Torah, and to give [you] the glad tiding of a messenger

who shall come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad." But who shall come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad." But

when he [whose coming Jesus had foretold] came unto them when he [whose coming Jesus had foretold] came unto them

with all evidence of the truth, they said: "This [alleged message with all evidence of the truth, they said: "This [alleged message

of his] is [nothing but] spellbinding eloquence!"of his] is [nothing but] spellbinding eloquence!"




““And who could be more wicked than one who invents [such] a And who could be more wicked than one who invents [such] a

lie about [a message from] Allah, seeing that he is [but] being lie about [a message from] Allah, seeing that he is [but] being

called to self-surrender unto Him (called to self-surrender unto Him (AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM)? But Allah does )? But Allah does

not bestow His guidance upon (not bestow His guidance upon (ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN) evil-doing folk.”) evil-doing folk.”




““They aim to extinguish Allah's light with their utterances: but They aim to extinguish Allah's light with their utterances: but

Allah has willed to spread His light in all its fullness, however Allah has willed to spread His light in all its fullness, however

hateful this may be to all who deny the truth (hateful this may be to all who deny the truth (KAAFIRUNKAAFIRUN)”)”




““He (Allah) it is who has sent forth His Messenger with [the task of] He (Allah) it is who has sent forth His Messenger with [the task of]

spreading guidance and the religion of truth (spreading guidance and the religion of truth (AD-DEEN-UL-HAQQAD-DEEN-UL-HAQQ), to the ), to the

end that He make it prevail over all [false] religion, however hateful this end that He make it prevail over all [false] religion, however hateful this

may be to those who ascribe divinity to aught but Allah (may be to those who ascribe divinity to aught but Allah (MUSHRIKUNMUSHRIKUN).”).”




“O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to you

a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering [in

this world and in the life to come]? You are to believe

(IIMAN) in Allah and His Messenger, and to strive hard

(JIHAD) in Allah's cause with your possessions (AMWAL)

and your lives (ANFUS): this is for your own good - if you

but knew it!”

(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-11)



“[If you do so,] He (Allah) will forgive you your sins, and [in the life to

come] will admit you into gardens through which running waters

flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of perpetual bliss:

that [will be] the triumph supreme!”




““And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you

dearly love: (dearly love: (NASRNASR) succour from Allah [in this world], and ) succour from Allah [in this world], and

((FATFATHHUN QOREEBUN QOREEB) a victory soon to come : and [thereof, ) a victory soon to come : and [thereof, O O

Prophet,] give thou a glad tiding to all who believe.Prophet,] give thou a glad tiding to all who believe.””




““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the cause of Allah Be helpers [in the cause of Allah

((KUUNU ANSAARALLAHKUUNU ANSAARALLAH)- even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto )- even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto

the white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's cause?" - the white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's cause?" -

whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied, "We shall be [thy] whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied, "We shall be [thy]

helpers [in the cause] of Allah!" And so [it happened that] some of the helpers [in the cause] of Allah!" And so [it happened that] some of the

children of Israel came to believe [in the prophethood of Jesus], children of Israel came to believe [in the prophethood of Jesus],

whereas others denied the truth. But [now] We have given strength whereas others denied the truth. But [now] We have given strength

against their foes unto those who have [truly] attained to faith: and against their foes unto those who have [truly] attained to faith: and

they have become the ones that shall prevail.”they have become the ones that shall prevail.”




““IslamIslam” (submission/obedience) is all about “doing” or ” (submission/obedience) is all about “doing” or

“being”. Although it begins by our having to acquire the “being”. Although it begins by our having to acquire the

knowledge- ultimately the concern must be in our being able knowledge- ultimately the concern must be in our being able

to do and to become. to do and to become.

There is a great difference between theoretical Muslim and There is a great difference between theoretical Muslim and

true Muslim; between Muslim who is good at talking about true Muslim; between Muslim who is good at talking about

Islam and a Muslim who concerns himself in being one. Islam and a Muslim who concerns himself in being one.


A “A “MuslimMuslim” by definition is one who practices. Unfortunately, ” by definition is one who practices. Unfortunately,

too much emphasis is given to the intellectualising Islam too much emphasis is given to the intellectualising Islam

instead of internalising and manifesting Islam in ourselves. instead of internalising and manifesting Islam in ourselves.

Not that it is wrong to learn and study Islam intellectually, but Not that it is wrong to learn and study Islam intellectually, but

it is this obsession in some people which makes them neglect it is this obsession in some people which makes them neglect

the equally important the equally important “practicalising“practicalising” of Islam that is ” of Islam that is

worrying. worrying.


We preach Islam but forget to practice it ourselves. We preach Islam but forget to practice it ourselves.

We already have too many seminars and forums; talks and We already have too many seminars and forums; talks and

lectures; meetings after meetings; planning and concept lectures; meetings after meetings; planning and concept

papers; future plans and visions; thinkers and policy-makers; papers; future plans and visions; thinkers and policy-makers;

boardroom leaders with fancy titles and credentials - but all boardroom leaders with fancy titles and credentials - but all

these have distracted us from realising that though we can say these have distracted us from realising that though we can say

many good points about Islam, in terms of the practical many good points about Islam, in terms of the practical

implementation of Islam in ourselves, it is glaringly absent. implementation of Islam in ourselves, it is glaringly absent.


We relish at vocalising other people’s shortcomings, but is We relish at vocalising other people’s shortcomings, but is

cowardly defensive when it comes to our own shortcomings. cowardly defensive when it comes to our own shortcomings.

We like to advise but is uncomfortable when being advised. We like to advise but is uncomfortable when being advised.

It is no wonder that once a Sufi when asked, “What is Islam It is no wonder that once a Sufi when asked, “What is Islam

and who are the Muslims?” remarked: “and who are the Muslims?” remarked: “Islam is what is found Islam is what is found

in the Books, and Muslims are all in the grave!”in the Books, and Muslims are all in the grave!”


““O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of

Allah with all the consciousness that is due to Him, and Allah with all the consciousness that is due to Him, and

do not allow death to overtake you ere you have do not allow death to overtake you ere you have

surrendered yourselves unto Him (surrendered yourselves unto Him (MUSLIMUNMUSLIMUN).”).”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102))

We relish at vocalising other people’s shortcomings, but is We relish at vocalising other people’s shortcomings, but is

cowardly defensive when it comes to our own shortcomings. cowardly defensive when it comes to our own shortcomings.

We like to advise but is uncomfortable when being advised. We like to advise but is uncomfortable when being advised.

It is no wonder that once a Sufi when asked, “What is Islam It is no wonder that once a Sufi when asked, “What is Islam

and who are the Muslims?” remarked: “and who are the Muslims?” remarked: “Islam is what is found Islam is what is found

in the Books, and Muslims are all in the grave!”in the Books, and Muslims are all in the grave!”


““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))


AlhamdulillahAlhamdulillah! Islamic resurgence is now in vogue in many ! Islamic resurgence is now in vogue in many

countries. The awareness that is shown amongst Muslims is countries. The awareness that is shown amongst Muslims is

indeed encouraging. But the work of Islamization is far from indeed encouraging. But the work of Islamization is far from

satisfactory. satisfactory.

It has to be approached from all aspects- the individual, the It has to be approached from all aspects- the individual, the

family, the society, the state, the whole of humanity, the family, the society, the state, the whole of humanity, the

knowledge, the economic system, the political system etc- in knowledge, the economic system, the political system etc- in

short; the micro and macro levels. short; the micro and macro levels.


From the historical perspective, Islam was established From the historical perspective, Islam was established

following the pattern of moulding the individuals which following the pattern of moulding the individuals which

gradually branched outward to encompass every other sphere. gradually branched outward to encompass every other sphere.

In Islamization to re-establish the lost glory of Islam in the In Islamization to re-establish the lost glory of Islam in the

present contemporary life (that is what Islamization is all present contemporary life (that is what Islamization is all

about), the priority component crucial for its success, is we - about), the priority component crucial for its success, is we -

the Muslims.the Muslims.


We, the individual Muslims are the important building blocks, We, the individual Muslims are the important building blocks,

the fundamental cells that can determine the health of the the fundamental cells that can determine the health of the

body. body.

How well have we Islamically developed? How well have we Islamically developed?

Instead of talking about an Islamic state, from the perspective Instead of talking about an Islamic state, from the perspective

of ‘Ilmul-Ahklaq, every Muslim must be concerned about their of ‘Ilmul-Ahklaq, every Muslim must be concerned about their

own state of Islam! own state of Islam!


Our own inner selves are urgently in need of Islamization! Our own inner selves are urgently in need of Islamization!

Our tongues need to be Islamised; our thoughts and Our tongues need to be Islamised; our thoughts and

consciousness; our leisure and interests; our time and consciousness; our leisure and interests; our time and

productive years; our hearing and sight; our hands and feet; productive years; our hearing and sight; our hands and feet;

our private parts and sense of modesty; our health and wealth; our private parts and sense of modesty; our health and wealth;

our attitudes and behaviours etc. our attitudes and behaviours etc.

All these need to be seriously evaluated. Have they truly All these need to be seriously evaluated. Have they truly

submitted to Allah in Islam?submitted to Allah in Islam?


The Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. was successful in educating and The Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. was successful in educating and

nurturing the early Muslims who exudes every goodness. They, nurturing the early Muslims who exudes every goodness. They,

that people of the generation termed as that people of the generation termed as KHAY-RA UMMAHKHAY-RA UMMAH, were , were

one of the crucial factors (human resource,not merely the one of the crucial factors (human resource,not merely the

MANHAJ) for the successes, workability and fruition of the Islamic MANHAJ) for the successes, workability and fruition of the Islamic

systems – civilization (systems – civilization (TAMADDUNTAMADDUN). ).

Therefore, if we are only to concern ourselves with trying to Therefore, if we are only to concern ourselves with trying to

replicate that system (replicate that system (MANHAJMANHAJ) without due consideration on ) without due consideration on

our own quality (as the resource – our our own quality (as the resource – our SHAKSHIYASHAKSHIYAH and H and

AKHLAQAKHLAQ), then we are just building sand castles on sifting sand.), then we are just building sand castles on sifting sand.


Let us awaken ourselves and our brothers and sisters to this Let us awaken ourselves and our brothers and sisters to this

fact. Let us therefore be conscious about our whole selves; our fact. Let us therefore be conscious about our whole selves; our

relationship with Allah and with all others. relationship with Allah and with all others.

Hopefully we can truly said to be Muslims- one who surrenders Hopefully we can truly said to be Muslims- one who surrenders

himself [submits and obeys] completely to Allah. himself [submits and obeys] completely to Allah.

AAMIIN.AAMIIN.


"O you who have believed, be conscious and mindful of your duty to Allah (TAQWA) as He

should be feared and do not die except as Muslims [state of ISLAM: submission to Him]. ”

(Qur’an: Surah Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102102))

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

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH

AKHLAQ – (disposition) can be formed through practice or acquired through

habits.

Thus, inculcation of the proper attitude, adopting right discipline and exuding

the appropriate regard towards others in our relationship – guided by Prophetic

ways – is very important.

Thus is that the term ADAB, should be understood.

As AKHLAQ is the desired outcome, yet having and striving with ADAB at

all times, consistently is the means , nay the SUNNAH.

This is inherent in the way our traditional scholars nurture their students –

who were all people who understood its importance and thus were developed

with ADAB ADAB (without them needing any intellectual discourse).

Yet today, this knowledge (nay awareness even) of what ADABADAB is, has been

lost and requires elucidations .


Extracted from:

ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N

WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –

WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH

““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and

make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,

and a Mercy. O Allah! “and a Mercy. O Allah! “


ALLAA-HUM-MA – ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA

NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE

MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU

““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those

(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,” (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”


WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU

AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW

TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR

““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night

and different parts of the day,” and different parts of the day,”


WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN

YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N

“And make it as argument point in my favour,

O Lord of all the worlds.”


"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have

forgotten or erred. forgotten or erred.

Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which

You laid upon those before us. You laid upon those before us.

Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no

ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have

mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory

over the disbelieving people."over the disbelieving people."


“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with

reverential fear, give me success in that which is most

pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!

O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make

me live and die in Thy creed!

O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to

enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of

right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the

servants of righteousness,"


O Allah! Make faith (O Allah! Make faith (iimaniiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts ) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts

and make disbelief (and make disbelief (KufrKufr), sinning (), sinning (FusuqFusuq) and rebelliousness () and rebelliousness (`isyan`isyan) )

hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (Raa-shi-duunRaa-shi-duun).).


O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims

and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones, and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,

without tasting humiliation or turmoil.without tasting humiliation or turmoil.


‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammad ammad

and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammad ammad

(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).


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