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INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF OF FIQH FIQH Intermediate Level Islamic course in Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail IN THE NAME OF IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE, COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012) LESSON # 1 b – LESSON # 1 b – INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQH INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQH And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge Using text & curriculum he has developed Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslims. To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” & female)” UPDATED – UPDATED – Sept-2012 Sept-2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 - INTAKE SEPTEMBER 2012 - INTAKE

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““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

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

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LESSON # 1 b – LESSON # 1 b –

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQHINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQHAnd say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge

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)”

UPDATED – UPDATED – Sept-2012 Sept-2012

SEPTEMBER 2012 - INTAKESEPTEMBER 2012 - INTAKE

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

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

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

a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to

rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to

instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they

had been, before, in manifest error― .“had been, before, in manifest error― .“

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))

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

““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who

have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3))

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

“Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will:

and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.”

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 4)

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““Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent

from every expedition remained behind, they could devote from every expedition remained behind, they could devote

themselves to studies in religion (themselves to studies in religion (LIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEENLIYA-TAFAQQAHU -FID-DEEN) )

and admonish the people when they return to them― that and admonish the people when they return to them― that

thus they (may learn) to guard themselves (against evil).” thus they (may learn) to guard themselves (against evil).”

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

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“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))

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

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

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

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

((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

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

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

knowledge of jurisprudence is the best guide to piety and the fear

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

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

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

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WARNINGWARNING

““Whoever seeks knowledge (Whoever seeks knowledge (intendingintending) to argue with ) to argue with

the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; the learned (scholars), 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.”

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TO CONTINUE …TO CONTINUE …

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Amongst the definitions:Amongst the definitions:

““....... Knowledge is the arrival (....... Knowledge is the arrival (huhussulul- )- )** of the meaning of the meaning

((ma’nama’na- ) of a thing or object of knowledge in the soul of - ) of a thing or object of knowledge in the soul of

the subject; and simultaneously,..... Knowledge is the soul’s the subject; and simultaneously,..... Knowledge is the soul’s

arrival (arrival (wuwussulul- ) at the meaning of that thing or the object - ) at the meaning of that thing or the object

of knowledge.”of knowledge.”

By “meaning” (By “meaning” (ma’nama’na- ) is: “- ) is: “the recognition of the proper the recognition of the proper

place of anything in a systemplace of anything in a system ...” ...”

** “ “attainment; acquirement” is a better translationattainment; acquirement” is a better translation ..

EPISTEMOLOGY

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Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas

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Whatever is outside of person – Whatever is outside of person – to be regarded as information to be regarded as information

�وَم�ة)) not ) – not – ( َم�ْع�ُل

knowledge (knowledge (ُل�مٌِع ).).

Information may not necessarily Information may not necessarily convey any meanings, but can be convey any meanings, but can be subjected to process or subjected to process or interpretation – by a human - to interpretation – by a human - to arriving at meaning.arriving at meaning.Every one may have equal access Every one may have equal access to a given information.to a given information.

Knowledge resides in the Knowledge resides in the person – and is also an person – and is also an attribute (attribute (sifatsifat) of himself.) of himself.

Knowledge has to do with Knowledge has to do with “meanings” – which may “meanings” – which may include abstract concepts and include abstract concepts and construct beyond the material construct beyond the material forms.forms.Yet, there can be difference in Yet, there can be difference in levels and depths of knowledge levels and depths of knowledge to a given information, to a given information, depending upon who depending upon who contemplates upon it.contemplates upon it.

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INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE

Just as raw data input are Just as raw data input are meant to be processed by the meant to be processed by the computer; observations, news, computer; observations, news, data and information etc. are data and information etc. are objects to be understood and objects to be understood and possible meanings from it to be possible meanings from it to be comprehended by man.comprehended by man.THUS the Qur’an categorize THUS the Qur’an categorize these (information) as: “Signs” these (information) as: “Signs”

– – aayataayat ( (آية ))

Al-Qur’an – Al-Qur’an – aayat Qawliyyahaayat QawliyyahUniverse – Universe – aayat Kauniyahaayat Kauniyah

It is when cognition of man are It is when cognition of man are applied to process these applied to process these information, that he may be said information, that he may be said to arrive at knowledge (i.e. when to arrive at knowledge (i.e. when it becomes meaningful).it becomes meaningful).

THUS the Qur’anic approach for THUS the Qur’anic approach for man’s education enjoins him to man’s education enjoins him to

“Read” (“Read” (أ ْق�َر� these signs to ) these signs to ( ِإarrive at the “meanings” – the arrive at the “meanings” – the REALITY.REALITY.

NoteNote: Arabic word “universe” and “a : Arabic word “universe” and “a scholar; one who is scholar; one who is knowledgeable” is spelt: knowledgeable” is spelt:

(( ِعالم ) )

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"Verily Allah does not remove Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of knowledge from the (hearts of

the) peoplethe) people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away , rather he takes away knowledge by taking away

its people (the true scholars – its people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more ), until there are no more

scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and

when they are asked, and give when they are asked, and give fatwas fatwas – religious rulings, (they – religious rulings, (they

give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“

((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

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““O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the

Messenger and those charged with authority from Messenger and those charged with authority from

among you (among you (ULIL-’AMRI - MIN-KUMULIL-’AMRI - MIN-KUM).”).”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59))

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““If ye differ in anything among yourselves, If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it refer it

to Allah and His Messenger to Allah and His Messenger ** if ye do believe in if ye do believe in

Allah and the Last Day: that is best, and most Allah and the Last Day: that is best, and most

suitable for final determination.”suitable for final determination.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59))

** i.e. by the i.e. by the ULIL ‘AMRI ULIL ‘AMRI competent in this, not just any one. competent in this, not just any one.

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““If anyone contends with the Messenger If anyone contends with the Messenger even after guidance has even after guidance has

been plainly conveyed to himbeen plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that , and follows a path other than that

becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in the path he has becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in the path he has

chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.” chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)

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““Say, "O Allah, Say, "O Allah, Owner of SovereigntyOwner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom , You give sovereignty to whom

You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You

honour whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is honour whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is

[all] good. Indeed, You are [all] good. Indeed, You are over all things competentover all things competent.”.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 26)Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 26)

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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Be ever O YOU who have attained to faith! Be ever

((QAWWAMQAWWAM) steadfast in your devotion to Allah, ) steadfast in your devotion to Allah,

bearing witness (bearing witness (SHUHADASHUHADA) to the truth in all equity ) to the truth in all equity

((QISTwQISTw) ; and never let hatred of anyone lead you into ) ; and never let hatred of anyone lead you into

the sin of deviating from justice. (the sin of deviating from justice. (A’-DILUA’-DILU) Be just: this ) Be just: this

is closest to being God-conscious (is closest to being God-conscious (AQRABU-LIT-AQRABU-LIT-

TAQWATAQWA). And remain conscious of Allah (). And remain conscious of Allah (TAQWATAQWA): ):

verily, Allah is aware of all that you do.”verily, Allah is aware of all that you do.”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5:8Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5:8))

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Analysis of Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-AttasAnalysis of Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas

THE PROBLEM

THE PROBLEM

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(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

Figure 1

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

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(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

Figure 1

“This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of ADAB. This can be describe as follows:

1) Confusion and error in knowledge; creating the condition for:

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

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External

Loss of ADAB (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

Figure 1

“This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of ADAB. This can be describe as follows:

1) Confusion and error in knowledge; creating the condition for:2) The loss of ADAB within the Community. The condition arising out of (A) and (B) is:

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

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(C) Rise / election of False leaders

External

Loss of ADAB (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

Figure 1

“This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of ADAB. This can be describe as follows:

1) Confusion and error in knowledge; creating the condition for:2) The loss of ADAB within the Community. The condition arising out of (A) and (B) is: Rise of False leaders

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

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(C) Rise / election of False leaders

External

Loss of ADAB (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

Figure 1

“This state of perpetual confusion at all levels of societal leadership is ingeniously termed by al-Attas as the loss of ADAB. This can be describe as follows:

1) Confusion and error in knowledge; creating the condition for:2) The loss of ADAB within the Community. The condition arising out of (A) and (B) is:

“The rise of leaders who are not qualified for valid leadership of the Muslim Community, who do not possess the high moral, intellectual and spiritual standards required for Islamic leadership, who perpetuate the condition in (1) [1] above and ensure the continued control of the affairs of the Community by leaders like them who dominate in all fields.” [2]

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74

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In the legal profession, can just anybody, even they who may be In the legal profession, can just anybody, even they who may be

well-read in law, be given the right to interfere with legal rulings well-read in law, be given the right to interfere with legal rulings

of High court judges?of High court judges?

To even consider advice or comment upon legal questions, one To even consider advice or comment upon legal questions, one

should refer to those qualified such as lawyers or jurists; or should refer to those qualified such as lawyers or jurists; or

recognised academician of jurisprudence, etc. recognised academician of jurisprudence, etc.

In engineering, merely having the knowledge or training in In engineering, merely having the knowledge or training in

engineering is insufficient for the person ‘unless he has been engineering is insufficient for the person ‘unless he has been

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And in the field of medicine, can those whoAnd in the field of medicine, can those who are not trained and are not trained and

certified as qualified physician be allowed to meddle and prescribe medical certified as qualified physician be allowed to meddle and prescribe medical

advices to the masses, styling himself or herself as a medical doctor?advices to the masses, styling himself or herself as a medical doctor?

Merely having read manuals on medicine, or even having worked with a Merely having read manuals on medicine, or even having worked with a

doctor but not as yet assessed by authoritative body of this profession, or doctor but not as yet assessed by authoritative body of this profession, or

even a student not as yet given permission to practice – are not enough to even a student not as yet given permission to practice – are not enough to

qualify one to that role.qualify one to that role.

Such ‘malpractices’ can harm human Such ‘malpractices’ can harm human life in this temporary worldlife in this temporary world. Yet, when . Yet, when

it is in matters of theit is in matters of the DEEN DEEN (religion) that pertains to well-being of our soul (religion) that pertains to well-being of our soul

or spirit (or spirit (RUHRUH) in the ) in the eternal Hereaftereternal Hereafter, why are Muslims so careless?, why are Muslims so careless?

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In our community, the term “In our community, the term “UstazUstaz” may have been loosely used ” may have been loosely used

(abused) to refer to just any one who teaches something (abused) to refer to just any one who teaches something

connected to Islam, irrespective of their standing amongst the connected to Islam, irrespective of their standing amongst the

Islamic scholars Islamic scholars (‘ULAMA(‘ULAMA) and genuine students of knowledge ) and genuine students of knowledge

((TOLIB AL-’ILMTOLIB AL-’ILM) of Islam in our community.) of Islam in our community.

Other terms in our concern includes viz. – Other terms in our concern includes viz. – ‘ALEEM ‘ALEEM ((‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), ),

SHEIKH, KIYAI, IMAM, MURSHID, KHALIFAH, AMEERSHEIKH, KIYAI, IMAM, MURSHID, KHALIFAH, AMEER, etc. , etc.

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Another term perhaps ‘abused’ is Another term perhaps ‘abused’ is ULIL-AMRIULIL-AMRI – being applied to – being applied to

whomsoever assume leadership of the Muslim community, without even whomsoever assume leadership of the Muslim community, without even

considering whether such ‘leaders’ fulfill the criteria spoken of as the considering whether such ‘leaders’ fulfill the criteria spoken of as the

ULIL -AMRI - MINKUM ULIL -AMRI - MINKUM in the Qur’an and elaborated in As-Sunnah. in the Qur’an and elaborated in As-Sunnah.

Originally, the Originally, the WALIYUL ‘AMRI WALIYUL ‘AMRI was the leader who was both an was the leader who was both an ‘ALEEM ‘ALEEM

(recognized as learned Islamic scholar) as well as being the (recognized as learned Islamic scholar) as well as being the AMEERAMEER

(political leader of the community) – modeled after the Prophet s.a.a.w.(political leader of the community) – modeled after the Prophet s.a.a.w.

Even if he was not the best Islamic scholars of the time, he is expected to Even if he was not the best Islamic scholars of the time, he is expected to

seek the advice of the best learned scholars (seek the advice of the best learned scholars (‘ULAMA‘ULAMA) in the community. ) in the community.

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THE PROPHET S.A.W.THE PROPHET S.A.W. ‘ALEEM and AMEERPowers both spiritual and temporal,yet commanded to consult (SHURA)

KHULAFA’ RASHIDUUNKHULAFA’ RASHIDUUN ‘‘ALEEM ALEEM and and AMEERAMEERBoth spiritual and temporal,Both spiritual and temporal,

Yet consultation with the seniorYet consultation with the seniorand other learned Companionsand other learned Companions

‘‘ULAMA ULAMA and and SHUYUKHSHUYUKH of the of the UmmahUmmah.

UMMAYYAD DYNASTYAsAs AMEER AMEER only.only.

Held temporal power, Held temporal power, but sought legitimacy but sought legitimacy from endorsement from endorsement of the of the ‘ULAMA ‘ULAMA . .

ABBASID DYNASTY

BEGINNING OF SEPARATION

‘‘ULAMAULAMASpiritual – religious Spiritual – religious leadership. Some patronize leadership. Some patronize the ruler or served as the ruler or served as judges and administrators, judges and administrators, yet many remain yet many remain Independent from these Independent from these rulers but serve the rulers but serve the Ummah.Ummah.

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…. and so on etc.

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Later these two roles (function) of an Islamic leadership became Later these two roles (function) of an Islamic leadership became

separated, one is the separated, one is the UMARA’UMARA’ (Administrative – political leadership) and (Administrative – political leadership) and

the other the other ‘ULAMA ‘ULAMA (Religious leadership - authority). (Religious leadership - authority).

It is the It is the ‘ULAMA , ‘ULAMA , (specifically the (specifically the FUQAHA’ – FUQAHA’ – the jurists-scholars), who the jurists-scholars), who

must remain true (trustworthy) to the legacy of the Prophet s.a.a.w. and must remain true (trustworthy) to the legacy of the Prophet s.a.a.w. and

be courageous to speak-up independently, advise and, even if need be, be courageous to speak-up independently, advise and, even if need be,

to exhort or warn those who are ruling over the community. to exhort or warn those who are ruling over the community.

Their accountability ultimately is to Allah SWT and His Messenger Their accountability ultimately is to Allah SWT and His Messenger

s.a.a.w., and not to these rulers nor to whatever written constitution s.a.a.w., and not to these rulers nor to whatever written constitution

formulated by human beings which are opposed to the principle formulated by human beings which are opposed to the principle

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“ “(Honour) My successors ((Honour) My successors (KHULAFA’KHULAFA’), may Allah s.w.t. be ), may Allah s.w.t. be

Merciful towards them!.” Merciful towards them!.”

He was asked: He was asked:

““Who are your successors (Who are your successors (KHULAFA’KHULAFA’) O Messenger of ) O Messenger of

Allah?” And he said: Allah?” And he said:

““They are those who revive my They are those who revive my SunnahSunnah (Way or traditions) (Way or traditions)

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

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

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““When a trust (When a trust (AMANAHAMANAH)is neglected, )is neglected,

then wait for the time (of its destruction).” then wait for the time (of its destruction).”

Somebody ask: Somebody ask:

‘‘How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’ How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’

He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over, He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over,

not to its rightful (legitimate) person (not to its rightful (legitimate) person (AHLIHAAHLIHA), ),

then wait for its time (of destruction).”then wait for its time (of destruction).”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary) )

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““The The FUQAHAFUQAHA (Muslim jurists-scholars) are the trustees (Muslim jurists-scholars) are the trustees

((UMANAA-UUMANAA-U) of the Messenger, as long as they do not insert ) of the Messenger, as long as they do not insert

worldly interest into it (their religious guidance and worldly interest into it (their religious guidance and

teachings).” He was then asked: “What is ‘to insert worldly teachings).” He was then asked: “What is ‘to insert worldly

interest into it’ ?” (The Prophet s.a.a.w.) said: “(It is when interest into it’ ?” (The Prophet s.a.a.w.) said: “(It is when

they) follow the Sultan (i.e. those wielding political power)! they) follow the Sultan (i.e. those wielding political power)!

So when they do that (follow the dictates of these leaders), So when they do that (follow the dictates of these leaders),

be cautious towards them (i.e. these Muslim jurist-scholars) be cautious towards them (i.e. these Muslim jurist-scholars)

in regard to your Deen (religion).”in regard to your Deen (religion).”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi) )

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““The pursuit of knowledge is not carried on without six The pursuit of knowledge is not carried on without six things which I shall inform you through words that are clear: things which I shall inform you through words that are clear: [1] Ingenious acumen, [1] Ingenious acumen, [2] fervent desire, [2] fervent desire, [3] patience, [3] patience, [4] sufficient sustenance, [4] sufficient sustenance, [5] guidance of a teacher, and [5] guidance of a teacher, and [6] length of time.”[6] length of time.”

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A SCHOLARS’ ADVICE FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”A SCHOLARS’ ADVICE FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”

“ “He who does not exert abstinence (He who does not exert abstinence (WARA’)WARA’) while learning, God (Allah) the while learning, God (Allah) the

Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways: Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways:

[1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or [1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or

[2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or [2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or

[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”

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““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.

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TO BE CONTINUEDTO BE CONTINUED

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TO BE CONTINUEDTO BE CONTINUED

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““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and

grant us the ability to follow it.grant us the ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant

us the ability to reject it.”us the ability to reject it.”

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O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others)

and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .

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Not of those who are astray and Not of those who are astray and

who lead people astray.who lead people astray.

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O Allah! Guide us all O Allah! Guide us all

with Your Guidance.with Your Guidance.

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And make us people who hasten And make us people who hasten

towards what pleases You.towards what pleases You.

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And do not let us be protected (by others) except And do not let us be protected (by others) except

only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).

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And do not make us to be of those who differ And do not make us to be of those who differ

from Your command and who are disobedient from Your command and who are disobedient

towards You.towards You.

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And sufficient is Allah for us, And sufficient is Allah for us,

for He is the Best Protectorfor He is the Best Protector

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And there is no power nor strength except And there is no power nor strength except

with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.

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And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .and Companions .

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And all the Praises belongs to Allah, And all the Praises belongs to Allah,

Lord Sustainer of all the worldLord Sustainer of all the world

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