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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

HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL

LESSON # 11 [a]

LESSON # 11 [a]

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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Pillars of Islam (Submission)Pillars of Islam (Submission)

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

SWOLAHSWOLAH(OBLIGATORY DAILY PRAYER)(OBLIGATORY DAILY PRAYER)

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(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)

FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS


““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers

to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord

Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is

none besides Allah.none besides Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.



““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “the the

Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,

the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited

Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no

more prophet sent.more prophet sent.



IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.

Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).


THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)



““Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all

creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling, creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,

bowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be bowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be

brought back.” brought back.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83))


“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and

stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou

their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which

Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly

between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is

the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your

deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah

will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”

(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)


The word “The word “IslamIslam” - literally means “” - literally means “surrendersurrender; ;

submissionsubmission”. When added with the prefix “”. When added with the prefix “alal” ( definite ” ( definite

article“tarticle“thehe” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of ” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of

this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner

conviction, belief (conviction, belief (iimaniiman) towards “) towards “obedience to the will of obedience to the will of

AllahAllah”.”.

The true meaning of “The true meaning of “believebelieve” or “” or “iimaniiman”” is : is :

“ “to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (QolbQolb); );

and declare with one’s tongue, and declare with one’s tongue,

and practice deeds in accordance with its pillarsand practice deeds in accordance with its pillars””


So “So “how does one begin to submit to Allah’s willhow does one begin to submit to Allah’s will”?”?

This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

in what is referred to as :in what is referred to as :

the Pillars of Islamthe Pillars of Islam ((Arkaan-ul-IslaamArkaan-ul-Islaam).).


Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):

[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except

Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the

Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;

[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)

Swolah;Swolah;

[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);

[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the

House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to

(do) it; (do) it;

[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.


THE second THE second PILLAR OF ISLAM PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))

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


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


And (remember) when thy Lord drew forth from the Children of And (remember) when thy Lord drew forth from the Children of

Adam― from their loins― their descendants, and made them Adam― from their loins― their descendants, and made them

testify concerning themselves, (saying): testify concerning themselves, (saying):

""Am I not your Lord Am I not your Lord ((ROBBROBB-Who cherishes and sustains -Who cherishes and sustains

you)?“― They said: you)?“― They said: "Yea! we do testify!“ "Yea! we do testify!“

(This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "of this we (This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "of this we

were unaware.”were unaware.”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172))


“ “ I have only created jinns and menI have only created jinns and men, that they may serve , that they may serve

((worshipworship) Me – ) Me – LIYA’-BU-DUUNLIYA’-BU-DUUN. No sustenance do I require . No sustenance do I require

of them nor do I require that they should feed Me. For of them nor do I require that they should feed Me. For

Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power, Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power,

Steadfast (forever).” Steadfast (forever).”

((Qur’an: Dzaariyat : 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzaariyat : 51: 56-58))


The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is

their cognition (their cognition (ma’rifahma’rifah) of the existence of God and, hence, their ) of the existence of God and, hence, their

conscious willingness to conform their own existence to whatever conscious willingness to conform their own existence to whatever

they perceive of His will and plan :they perceive of His will and plan :

It is this two-fold concept “It is this two-fold concept “cognition and willingnesscognition and willingness” that gives ” that gives

the deepest meaning to what the Qur’an describes as ”the deepest meaning to what the Qur’an describes as ”worshipworship” ”

((‘ibadah‘ibadah) …. ) ….

((Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”))

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUBMISSION


““The verse that follows shows, this spiritual call (“The verse that follows shows, this spiritual call (“worshipworship”) does ”) does

not arise from any supposed “not arise from any supposed “needneed” on the part of the Creator, ” on the part of the Creator,

Who is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed as Who is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed as

an instrument for the inner development of the worshipper, who, an instrument for the inner development of the worshipper, who,

by the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervading by the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervading

Creative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of the Creative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of the

Will and, thus, closer to God Himself.”Will and, thus, closer to God Himself.”

((Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”))

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUBMISSION



““O mankindO mankind, worship your Lord (, worship your Lord (A’-BUDUU-ROB-BAKUMA’-BUDUU-ROB-BAKUM), who ), who

created you and those before you, that you may become created you and those before you, that you may become

righteous (or god-fearing - righteous (or god-fearing - TAT-TA-QUUUNTAT-TA-QUUUN) - ) -

[He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky

a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth

thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah

equalsequals** while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].” while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].”

((Qur’an:Baqarah: 2: 21-22Qur’an:Baqarah: 2: 21-22))

* Others as partners; rivals, associates, etc.

Unlike some other religion where worship entails offerings Unlike some other religion where worship entails offerings

to their ‘deities’ on altars, in Islam Allah s.w.t. is to their ‘deities’ on altars, in Islam Allah s.w.t. is

reminding us that He has no need for us, whereas we all reminding us that He has no need for us, whereas we all

stand in need of Him. stand in need of Him.

In truth, it is Allah s.w.t. Who sustains, nourishes and In truth, it is Allah s.w.t. Who sustains, nourishes and

continuously provides for us. continuously provides for us.

Shouldn’t we be grateful? Shouldn’t we be grateful?

What do you think would be the repercussion towards What do you think would be the repercussion towards

those who are ungrateful? Shouldn’t we fear?those who are ungrateful? Shouldn’t we fear?


From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:

“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;

take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””

Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah

such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves

and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and

punishmentpunishment..””

TAQWATAQWA


The usual translation into English is The usual translation into English is ‘reverential fear of Allah’‘reverential fear of Allah’, ,

which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of

this term still evades many. I prefer to use term this term still evades many. I prefer to use term “the “the

‘‘consciousness of Allah’consciousness of Allah’, , which entails factors which lead to true which entails factors which lead to true

obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. - obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. -

obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what

Allah forbade.Allah forbade.

TAQWATAQWA


If you are wearing an

overflowing robe, how

would you walk through

upon a road full of

bushes of thorns ?

# ۱

PARABLE OF WALKING IN

THORNY PATHWAY


It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?

2 metres

# ۲

Suppose you are shown this lighted path ….

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


But now knowing the reality of where you really are, how would you be walking upon it?

2 metres

# ۲

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


"Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: ("Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: (FA’-BUD-NEEFA’-BUD-NEE) )

so serve thou Me, (only) and establish regular prayer so serve thou Me, (only) and establish regular prayer

((SwolahSwolah) for ) for My RemembranceMy Remembrance.” .”

((Qur’an: TaHa: 20:14Qur’an: TaHa: 20:14))


• “Man” – ‘ insaan ’ is prone to

“forgetfulness” - ‘nis-yaan’.

• Here (As-Swolah), is the remedy lest we become

forgetful and heedless !


• Are we not the servant / slave of Allah?

• If so, then how do we serve or worship Him?


• Commandment – - means “to establish,

put upright or erect, build, ” which shares the

same root as the word – - meaning:

• “straightness; sincerity; rectitude; integrity, true;

authentic, consistent,” etc.

• And ‘Swolah’ is prescribed as the basis (pillars) for

our daily ‘remembrance’ of our ROBB (Lord, God,

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““If If anyone withdraws himself from remembrance anyone withdraws himself from remembrance

of Most Graciousof Most Gracious, We appoint for him an , We appoint for him an evil one evil one

to be an intimate companion to him (to be an intimate companion to him (QOREENQOREEN). ).

Such (evil ones) really Such (evil ones) really hinder them from the Path hinder them from the Path

but they think that they are being guided aright! “ but they think that they are being guided aright! “

((Qur’an: Zukhruf: 49: 36-37Qur’an: Zukhruf: 49: 36-37))


• It is clear that Muslims who do not uphold and

consistently perform their obligatory Swolah

inevitably fall prey into following Satan’s

footsteps, drawn into sins, due to the temptations

and the glitters of the love for the world.

• To help any Muslims in whatever problems they

face, reminding them to keep to fulfilling their

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““ Enjoin prayer (SWOLAH) on thy people (family), Enjoin prayer (SWOLAH) on thy people (family),

and be patient and constant thereinand be patient and constant therein. We ask thee . We ask thee

not to provide sustenance: We provide it for thee. not to provide sustenance: We provide it for thee.

But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for

Righteousness.”Righteousness.”

((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132))


Such is the importance of Such is the importance of SwolahSwolah that we are that we are

to enjoin it upon our family too, no matter if it to enjoin it upon our family too, no matter if it

may be difficult, we have to patiently strive may be difficult, we have to patiently strive

upon this – not to be complacent nor lax.upon this – not to be complacent nor lax.

Allah SWT also gave us a warning – which we Allah SWT also gave us a warning – which we

all must be fearful of being afflicted :all must be fearful of being afflicted :


““But there came after them successors who neglected But there came after them successors who neglected

prayer (prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH) and pursued desires; so they are ) and pursued desires; so they are

going to meet evil (Destruction)― “going to meet evil (Destruction)― “

((Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59))


““But after them there followed a posterity who missed But after them there followed a posterity who missed

prayers (prayers (swolahswolah) and followed after lusts: soon, then ) and followed after lusts: soon, then

will they face Destruction― “will they face Destruction― “

((Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59))WE SEEK REFUGE IN ALLAH FROM THIS !WE SEEK REFUGE IN ALLAH FROM THIS !


This ‘This ‘SwolahSwolah’ in fact is the Allah’s gift of ’ in fact is the Allah’s gift of

spiritual nourishment for our own soul and spiritual nourishment for our own soul and

eternal well-being. We will reap from its benefit eternal well-being. We will reap from its benefit

in this world and shall fully benefit from its in this world and shall fully benefit from its

fruits (of eternal reward) in the Hereafter.fruits (of eternal reward) in the Hereafter.


“ “The head of the matter is The head of the matter is Al-IslamAl-Islam; ;

its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e. its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e. SwolahSwolah; ;

and its highest pinnacle is and its highest pinnacle is JihadJihad (striving with utmost) (striving with utmost)

in the way of Allah.”in the way of Allah.”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))


““The The SwolahSwolah is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it, is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it,

establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it, establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it,

destroys the religion.”destroys the religion.”

((Hadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.aHadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.a.).)


“ “O You who are leaders ! O You who are leaders ! Verily, Verily, I consider to be the I consider to be the

most important duty (of leaders) most important duty (of leaders) , which must be , which must be

carried out diligently, is : in the matter of carried out diligently, is : in the matter of SWOLAHSWOLAH. .

Whosoever neglects his (duty of) Whosoever neglects his (duty of) SwolahSwolah, more so , more so

would he neglect his other duties. There is no share (of would he neglect his other duties. There is no share (of

goodness) in Islam for those who discard goodness) in Islam for those who discard As-SwolahAs-Swolah””

(Hadith reported by Malik)(Hadith reported by Malik)


“Between the man and disbelief (KUFR) is

the abandonment of the prayer (SWOLAH).”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu Dawud and Muslim)


““ And be ye not like those who forgot Allah; and He And be ye not like those who forgot Allah; and He

made them forget their own selves (souls)! Such are the made them forget their own selves (souls)! Such are the

rebellious transgressors (rebellious transgressors (FAASIQUNFAASIQUN)!”)!”

((Qur’an: Hashr: 59:19Qur’an: Hashr: 59:19))


““Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and the Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and the

Companions of the Garden: it is the Companions of Companions of the Garden: it is the Companions of

the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”

((Qur’an: Hashr: 59:20Qur’an: Hashr: 59:20))


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Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is

not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:

[a] Non-specific prayer, communicating with Allah [a] Non-specific prayer, communicating with Allah

to make requests, supplication etc. termed “du’a”. to make requests, supplication etc. termed “du’a”.

Can be said in any language, at any time and on Can be said in any language, at any time and on

any occasion.any occasion.


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Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is

not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:

[b] Specific form of devotion or prayer termed [b] Specific form of devotion or prayer termed

““SWOLAHSWOLAH” : ” :

a prescribed form of worship as shown by the a prescribed form of worship as shown by the

Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:

(1) (1) Intention ; Intention ; (2) (2) Recitation; and Recitation; and

(3) (3) Action or postures.Action or postures.


““(Establish you) (Establish you) SwolahSwolah (in the way or manner which) (in the way or manner which)

you see me (do the) you see me (do the) swolahswolah.”.”

((Hadith narrated by Bukhary and MuslimHadith narrated by Bukhary and Muslim))


“ “ set up regular prayers (set up regular prayers (SwolahSwolah) : for such prayers () : for such prayers (SwolahSwolah) )

are enjoined on believers at stated times.” are enjoined on believers at stated times.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103))


There are 5 obligatory There are 5 obligatory SwolahSwolah daily: daily:

[1] [1] SubuhSubuh or or FajrFajr (at dawn) (at dawn)

[2] [2] ZuhrZuhr (mid-afternoon) (mid-afternoon)**

[3] [3] ‘Asr ‘Asr (late-afternoon)(late-afternoon)

[4] [4] MaghribMaghrib (after sunset) (after sunset)

[5] [5] Isha’Isha’ (night) (night)

On Friday, it is compulsory for every male Muslims who are not ‘On Friday, it is compulsory for every male Muslims who are not ‘musaafirmusaafir’ ’

(a traveler), to attend and perform the (a traveler), to attend and perform the Juma’atJuma’at congregational prayer congregational prayer

(conducted with sermon), replacing their daily (conducted with sermon), replacing their daily Zuhr’Zuhr’..

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Ta’rif Ta’rif (definition)(definition)

From the point of view of From the point of view of SyaraSyara’ (legal) which is descriptive: ’ (legal) which is descriptive:

“ “It consists of some recitations and actions, beginning with It consists of some recitations and actions, beginning with

glorification (glorification (TakbirTakbir), and is concluded with ), and is concluded with Salaam Salaam (greeting of (greeting of

Peace) – with which we worship Allah (formal devotion) by Peace) – with which we worship Allah (formal devotion) by

complying with all its fixed conditions.”complying with all its fixed conditions.”


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Ta’rifTa’rif (definition) (definition)

Its “Its “HaqiqatHaqiqat” (Reality) is defined as:” (Reality) is defined as:

“ “ Presenting our entire self to Allah, with reverential fear towards Presenting our entire self to Allah, with reverential fear towards

Him, as well as instilling in our self, sense of esteem towards His Him, as well as instilling in our self, sense of esteem towards His

Glory and Greatness, as well as towards His Absolute and Perfect Glory and Greatness, as well as towards His Absolute and Perfect

Power”Power”


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Ta’rifTa’rif (definition) (definition)

“ “Ruh al-SwolahRuh al-Swolah” i.e. the Essence or Spirit of ” i.e. the Essence or Spirit of SwolahSwolah is defined is defined: :

” ”Communion (Communion (TawajjuhTawajjuh) of our entire self, with ) of our entire self, with hopehope and and complete complete

reliance reliance towards Allah, with towards Allah, with humilithumility in His presence and y in His presence and sinceritysincerity, ,

be it in our be it in our DzikrDzikr (utterances of His remembrance), (utterances of His remembrance), Du’aDu’a

(supplications) and praises ((supplications) and praises (GlorificationGlorification of Him).” of Him).”


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“Swolah” is such a special act of devotion, because:

[a] Its commandment bestowed through a special miracle –

Isra’ wal- Mi’raj.


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[b] It encapsulates every acts of worship performed

especially by the angels.


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[c] It is an intimate and personal communion, as a response

to the invitation to have audience with the Compassionate

and Merciful, Lord of all creation – directly, without any

intermediary.

Shouldn’t we cherish and honour this privilege and priceless

opportunity which Allah Himself has granted upon us

Muslims (only) through our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. ?


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[d] Amongst its miracle is that, there is consensus amongst [d] Amongst its miracle is that, there is consensus amongst

every Muslim regarding how generally it is to be performed, every Muslim regarding how generally it is to be performed,

and the teaching of it has been and the teaching of it has been continuously upheld and continuously upheld and

transmitted transmitted through an unbroken chain in every generation through an unbroken chain in every generation

of Muslims, since our Prophet’s time. Others do not have of Muslims, since our Prophet’s time. Others do not have

such devotions as this – and is constantly being manifested such devotions as this – and is constantly being manifested

daily as symbol of Muslims’ adherence to “daily as symbol of Muslims’ adherence to “Al-IslamAl-Islam”. ”.


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““SwolahSwolah” is such a special act of devotion, ” is such a special act of devotion, because:because:

[e] And thus there is not one single moment, but there will [e] And thus there is not one single moment, but there will

always be Muslims engaged in Swolahalways be Muslims engaged in Swolah on this earth. When on this earth. When

we consider only the “we consider only the “ADZANADZAN” (call to prayer) alone, we’ll be ” (call to prayer) alone, we’ll be

amazed that as an observable phenomenon, it is proclaimed amazed that as an observable phenomenon, it is proclaimed

right across the globe from East to West, continuously from right across the globe from East to West, continuously from

one time-zone to the next, as the day and night unwind.one time-zone to the next, as the day and night unwind.


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[f] It is in a Muslim [f] It is in a Muslim swolahswolah that the manner of worship to that the manner of worship to

God is truly reflected as similar to that of previous Prophets God is truly reflected as similar to that of previous Prophets

before Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w., – before Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w., – standing, bowing, standing, bowing,

prostrating prostrating etc. which serves also, as effective reminder to etc. which serves also, as effective reminder to

the People of the Book and others.the People of the Book and others.


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Abraham a.s. is recorded to have prayed. And the

manner of his praying was described in the Bible:

“Then Abram (Abraham) fell on

his face …”

(Genesis : 17 : 3)

CORROBORATION


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Moses and Aaron a.s. is recorded to have prayed.

And the manner of his praying was described in the

Bible:

“Then Moses and Aaron went from the

presence of the assembly to the door of

the tent of meeting, and fell on their

faces …”

(Numbers 20: 6)

CORROBORATION


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Jesus a.s. is recorded to have prayed. And the

manner of his praying was described in the Bible:

“Then Jesus went with them to a place called

Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while

I go yonder to pray….. And going a little farther he fell

on his face and prayed, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let

this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as

thou wilt’ ”

(Mathew:26:36-40)

CORROBORATION


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[g] Although preferably [g] Although preferably swolahswolah is to be performed in is to be performed in

congregation in mosques, yet it can actually be performed congregation in mosques, yet it can actually be performed

by Muslims by Muslims anywhere on earthanywhere on earth, as long as the place is free , as long as the place is free

of filth and does not cause harm or impede the rights of of filth and does not cause harm or impede the rights of

others.others.


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[h] Through it, Allah s.w.t. guarantees His divine help

leading to real success for those who patiently persevere in

Allah’s way and guard it, as revealed in the Qur’an:


“Nay seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance (SwOBR’)

and prayer (SWOLAH): it is indeed hard, except to those who

are humble (KHAA-SHI-’EEN).”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 45)


““And establish Regular Prayer (And establish Regular Prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH) : for Prayer ) : for Prayer

restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and

((DZIKRULLAHDZIKRULLAH) remembrance of Allah is the greatest ) remembrance of Allah is the greatest

(thing in life) without doubt.”(thing in life) without doubt.”

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 45Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 45))


““And thus have We willed you to be a community And thus have We willed you to be a community

of the middle way (of the middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. ) [i.e.

justly balanced], so that [justly balanced], so that [with your liveswith your lives] you ] you

might bear witness to the truth before all might bear witness to the truth before all

mankind (mankind (SHUHADAA-A ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the ) , and the

Messenger as a witness over you..... “Messenger as a witness over you..... “

((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))


““Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who

are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)

compassionate amongst each other. compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see thThou wilt see them em

((RUKU’RUKU’) bow and () bow and (SUJD’SUJD’) prostrate themselves (in prayer) ) prostrate themselves (in prayer)

seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On

their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their

prostration....”prostration....”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29))


““... This is their similitude in the Torah; and their ... This is their similitude in the Torah; and their

similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth

its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick

and it stands on its own stem (filling) the sower with and it stands on its own stem (filling) the sower with

wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers

with rage at him. Allah has promised those among with rage at him. Allah has promised those among

them who believe and do righteous deeds Forgiveness them who believe and do righteous deeds Forgiveness

and a great Reward..”and a great Reward..”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29))


“ ... and We appointed the Qiblah to which thou wast used,

only to test those who followed the Messenger from those

who would turn on their heels (from the faith).

Indeed it was (a change) momentous (a grievous or heavy

thing) except to those guided by Allah. And never would

Allah make your faith of no effect.

For Allah is to all people most surely full of kindness, Most

Merciful..“(Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143)


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

AFRICAAFRICA

EUROPEEUROPE

ASIAASIA

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


“The Believers must (eventually) win through (i.e. to

become truly successful: FALAH) . Those who humble

themselves (KHAA-SHI’UUN) in their prayers (SWOLAH); “

(Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 1-2)


““And who (strictly) guard their prayers (SWOLAH).”

((Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 9Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 9))


“ “The first deeds of the servant of Allah that will be The first deeds of the servant of Allah that will be

checked and accounted for on Judgement Day will be checked and accounted for on Judgement Day will be

his ‘his ‘SWOLAHSWOLAH’, it will be thoroughly looked at. If it is ’, it will be thoroughly looked at. If it is

found to be good, then he would be deemed found to be good, then he would be deemed

successful; but if it is found to be wanting (deficient), successful; but if it is found to be wanting (deficient),

then all his (other) deeds would be deemed useless and then all his (other) deeds would be deemed useless and

(he would become) a loser.”(he would become) a loser.”

((Hadith reported by At- Tabrany from Anas r.a.Hadith reported by At- Tabrany from Anas r.a.))


“(What separates) Between a person and disbelief (KUFR),

is the discarding or the abandonment of (his performing

the obligatory prayer) SWOLAH”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu Dawud and Muslim)


Once the Prophet [pbuh] asked his companions “Do you Once the Prophet [pbuh] asked his companions “Do you

believe that dirt can remain on a person bathing five times a believe that dirt can remain on a person bathing five times a

day in a stream running in front of his door?” “No!” replied day in a stream running in front of his door?” “No!” replied

the companions, “No dirt can remain on his body.” the companions, “No dirt can remain on his body.”

The Prophet [pbuh] then remarked, “So exactly similar is the The Prophet [pbuh] then remarked, “So exactly similar is the

effect of effect of SWOLAHSWOLAH offered five times a day. With the Grace of offered five times a day. With the Grace of

Allah, it washes away all the sins …”Allah, it washes away all the sins …”


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“… Verily the five (obligatory prayer) he five (obligatory prayer) SWOLAH SWOLAH removes removes

sins in the same way that water removes the filth.”sins in the same way that water removes the filth.”



””Truly AllahTruly Allah loves loves those who turn unto Him, and those who turn unto Him, and loves loves those those

who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222))


” ” O children of Adam! O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel wear your beautiful apparel at at

every time and place of prostration (i.e. every time and place of prostration (i.e. MASJIDINMASJIDIN ). ” ). ”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31))


““(Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of the) earth pure (Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of the) earth pure

and as a place for prostration (and as a place for prostration (masjidanmasjidan); thus wherever a ); thus wherever a

person finds himself to be, let him perform his person finds himself to be, let him perform his swolahswolah at that at that

place which he can find (himself to be).”place which he can find (himself to be).”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and AhmadHadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and Ahmad))


“ set up regular prayers (SWOLAH): for such prayers are

enjoined on believers at stated times (MAW-QUU-TA).”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103)


“ “now shall We turn thee to a direction ( now shall We turn thee to a direction ( QIBLAHQIBLAH ) that shall please ) that shall please

thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque (in thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque (in

Makkah); wherever ye are turn your faces in that direction.”Makkah); wherever ye are turn your faces in that direction.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141) )


LAA – HAU-LA - WA-LAA LAA – HAU-LA - WA-LAA QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAHQUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH

‘‘There is no strength nor power There is no strength nor power except with Allexcept with Allaah.’h.’


"O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, "O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer,

and also (raise such) among my offspring (who establish and also (raise such) among my offspring (who establish

regular Prayer) O our Lord! and accept Thou my Supplication. regular Prayer) O our Lord! and accept Thou my Supplication.

"O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness― for me, my "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness― for me, my

parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the

Reckoning will be established!" Reckoning will be established!"

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 40-41Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 40-41))


"Our Lord! Grant unto us spouses and offspring who will be "Our Lord! Grant unto us spouses and offspring who will be

the comfort of our eyes and give us (the grace) to lead the the comfort of our eyes and give us (the grace) to lead the

righteous."righteous."

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 74Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 74))


“ “And may the Salutations of Allah and peace be upon our And may the Salutations of Allah and peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad Leader Muhammad

and his family and Companions.and his family and Companions.

And all praises belongs to Allah, And all praises belongs to Allah,

Lord Sustainer of the worlds.”Lord Sustainer of the worlds.”


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