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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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LESSON # 1 – LESSON # 1 –
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ “Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the
most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”
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)”
““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘STUDY 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
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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LESSON FROM – LESSON FROM –
STORY OF THE ANIMALSTORY OF THE ANIMALIN THE FARMIN THE FARM
And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledgeAnd say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge
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““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
UPDATED APRIL 2011UPDATED APRIL 2011
A SATIRE (PARABLE) TOWARDS UNDERSTANDINGA SATIRE (PARABLE) TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING
““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘STUDY 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
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The night in the farm, the serenity was disturbed by the barking and
howling of the dogs. Many other animals were aroused from their
sleep. Irritated by the noise, they began to complain amongst
themselves and criticise the dogs.
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Cow:
"O, what a racket. These dogs simply are very inconsiderate. Don't
they know that we have to be up at dawn to give our milk? A good
rest is crucial to our (milk) production. We always try to give more.
Moo..ore...! Moo..ore...!"
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Sheep:
''They are not only inconsiderate; they also display certain
arrogance. They will always display a fierce and threatening
nature to everyone.
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Sheep:
“ If the milkman comes, they will bark. In fact, whosoever comes;
whether our master's neighbour, the postman, the handyman, the
salesman, they will bark.
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Sheep:
“When they are told to hush-up, to keep quite, they will still
continue to bark and roll their tongues, baring their fangs
threateningly. You noticed how they always intimidate us sheep.
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Sheep:
“They scare the wits out of us with the tone of their language.
We always try to remind them to tone down their language
until our language has been rendered as a perpetual pleading,
as though we are constantly saying
‘ plee..ee..ease..! plee..ee..sase..! ''
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Cockerel: ''Not only are they arrogant, they are also ostentatious (riya’ )
and like to show off. When they bark at the master, you see how
they wag their tails, as though telling the master,
'' Look at me! Look at me!‘’
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Cockerel: “ What?! They think they are the only ones working for our
master. They imagine themselves as favourites of the master.
Even in answering the nature's call, they must do it at specific
places.
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Cockerel: “ They would sniff the place and meticulously choose the spot.
The lamp post, lah! The tyre, lah! The fire hydrant, lah! And just
look at how they do it. Must do it with style, with one leg up!
Acrobatic or what?! Show off!“
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All these were heard by a young puppy who then ran to the
leader of the pack. Panting, the puppy informed the leader of
what was said.
The leader of the dog summoned all under him and delivered a
short lecture.
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Leader of the dogs:
'' Do not be alarmed, do not get angry, and do not react
unnecessarily! What has been said by a non-dog concerning us
dogs is only from their misunderstanding of our nature. You see,
non-dogs can never understand dogs.
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Leader of the dogs:
‘’ But you dogs must understand your own nature and try to live
according to your nature.
Let me respond to their accusation and explain for you all to
understand!
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Leader of the dogs:
“ We have been created for a job, an important job on this farm
i.e. to guard and protect the property of our master.
To be a guard, you need to display ferocity so that it can be
deterrent.
How can a guard be known to be a sissy?
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Leader of the dogs:
“ So, it is not being arrogant, but is part of our discipline as
members of the security force.
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Leader of the dogs:
“ As for barking at night, well... we, as experts in our field, know
jolly well that burglars usually come out at night. Disadvantaged
by poor lighting, we need to make sure that our presence is felt.
Thus the barking!
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Leader of the dogs:
“ Not that we are inconsiderate to others.
But rather because it is part of our job, it is our duty and trust
(Amanah) to do so – even though others may not like it “
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Leader of the dogs:
“ As to the accusation that we are ostentatious, even choosing
specific places to nature's call! Well, it is a strategy.
Our number is small, but the area to guard is so wide. We have
to make our presence felt, even in our absence.
Unfortunately they misunderstand this as our being
ostentatious!
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Leader of the dogs:
“ So you see! We ought to understand our nature and try to live
according to our nature. If you can do that... Al-hamdulillah!
Be thankful and grateful to Allah for having created you dogs.
Don't you know that there are worse creatures than us?''
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..... There was a stunned silence …
An old owl that was perched upon the barn was attentively
listening to their conversation. She was always an avid listener
to gossip, especially to pass her time at night.
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She could not stem her ''kay-poh-istic'' (from Hokkien – a
Chinese dialect - word “kay-poh” meaning ‘busybody’)
tendencies and blurted out:
OWL :
''wHoo..! wHoo..!''
'wHoo..!? wHoo..!?'‘
Whereupon, one of the dogs echoed her and asked:
''Whoo...f? Whoo...f?''
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Leader of the dogs:
'' Look at our neighbours, the swine! At least we dogs have a
dignified job. But they?
I don't know why they were created.
All they seem to be doing is eating, sleeping, and wallowing in
the mud and filth!
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Leader of the dogs:
‘’ As regards eating, they don't seem to have any discrimination!
They are such dirty creatures; they enjoy covering themselves
with mud and filth! Eeee!...
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Leader of the dogs:
‘’ Even in the Qur'an it is stated that man is forbidden from eating
the flesh of swine.
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Leader of the dogs:
“ And when you look at the numbers of piglets born each time, it
is as though mating seems to be their favourite preoccupation!
Perhaps we can say, they do nothing except eat, play in the filth,
sleep and sex!''
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Unfortunately, one piglet was not asleep but heard what was said.
It ran to the leader of the swine, to complain about the GHIBBAH
(back biting) of the dogs. It created a stir amongst the pigs who
began to shout ''Ooii..nk! Ooii...nk!'' in protest as though trying to
remind the dogs that it is bad to back bite others.
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Leader of the swine:
'' Be calm! Don't overreact! Non-pigs can never understand pigs.
But you pigs must realise that there is nothing wrong in trying
to live according to your nature.
We ought to be thankful to Allah for having created us pigs. Let
me respond and put into perspective our behaviour.
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
‘’ It is not true when they assume that we have no job. We do
have a job on this farm. A rather difficult job which only we pigs
can perform. We are the walking environment supervisors and
our job is to clean up the place of all rotting things. We are
perhaps the last in the food chain.
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ To do this job, we must not have any discrimination in eating.
So, when we are doing our job efficiently, they accuse us of
being gluttons.
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ They say we are dirty and quote the Qur'an. It is true that in
the Qur'an, Allah tells Man that our flesh is forbidden for them.
But we have never told Man to eat us!
In fact everyone of us pigs will constantly be protesting and
screaming in the abattoir. ….. Can’t they hear this cry ??!””
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ We are supposed to be the last in the food chain and were
created to function as such. Germs and bacteria or whatever
which usually cause illness in Man, cannot harm us, but sustain
us.
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ So if Man wants to consider us as their food, they are taking a
big risk. They are the one who place themselves as the lowest in
the food chain. Therefore whatever harm may befall him for
consuming us is his fault.
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ As to covering ourselves with mud and filth, well, it is because
we are not as fortunate as the dogs. Dogs were created with
nice fur. Some amongst them are so vain as to enter into beauty
contests because of this.
But we, we are just trying to be modest.
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ Though we are created relatively naked, at least we have the
decency to cover ourselves, even with mud because that is the
only material available for us.
We are not vain like the dogs, but rather we are just being
modest in our own way.
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ If they think that mud is dirty, well, in the Qur'an it is stated
that Allah does not lay a burden greater than what we can bear!
And between using mud and being naked, we'd rather not be
naked.
In fact we are grateful to Allah that we have mud –
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ When they criticise us regarding our reproductive efficiency,
calling us ''sexists!''....."Sexual!"... They never consider the
nature of our job.
No other animals can do what we are doing. We can't import
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
Leader of the swine:
“ So you swine understand this! We were created with a specific
nature and are expected by our Creator to function according to
our nature. If we are doing it, Alhamdulillah!
Be grateful that Allah has created you as pigs, because there
are worse creatures than us.''
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The chief swine pacified them and
delivered a lecture to them.
The old owl was there again, as curious as ever. Gossip being her
mainstay, she would not be satisfied without knowing who the
leader of the pigs was referring to. Seeing that the pigs are a
bunch of dullards, she began to draw their attention by flapping
her wings and suggested to them the question, ''wHoo..!
wHoo..! wHoo..!''
Thus encouraged, one of the pigs asked:
' Oi..nk! Ooii..nk! .. Chief!... Tell us who is it?''
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And then she said:
'' Humans!''
On being asked why she came to that conclusion, she remarked:
'' You see, amongst us animals, there is none that
behave like humans. But amongst human beings,
there are many that behave like beasts!''
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The chief swine pacified them and
looked at them with a smile.
---------------------END OF STORY---------------------
( THE STORY IS A SATIRE/FICTIONAL ) ( THE STORY IS A SATIRE/FICTIONAL )
ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, DEAD OR ALIVE, ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, DEAD OR ALIVE,
IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL. CHARACTERIZATION INTENDED TO CONVEY IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL. CHARACTERIZATION INTENDED TO CONVEY
A MESSAGE - AND NOT TO INSINUATE TOWARDS WHOEVER WHO A MESSAGE - AND NOT TO INSINUATE TOWARDS WHOEVER WHO
MAY FEEL OFFENDED BY THEM. WE ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH THE MAY FEEL OFFENDED BY THEM. WE ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH THE
VERACITY OF THE STORY, BUT THE TRUTH IN THE MESSAGE VERACITY OF THE STORY, BUT THE TRUTH IN THE MESSAGE
CONVEYED.CONVEYED.
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TA’ARUF AND SHORT GROUP DISCUSSION
Ask yourself: Ask yourself: Is the last statement true? Does man know his nature
and live according to this nature as human beings should?
- “What are the other significant lessons to me , in this story...? ”“What are the other significant lessons to me , in this story...? ”
Break into groupings (of not more
than 7 person in each).
Do brief introduction of each other.
Proceed to discuss
“Salaam .. Nice to get to know you. …. So …….What have we learnt?”
Is this message in the last statement true? Does man know his
nature and live according to this nature as human beings should?
Isn't it common for people to describe or accuse other people
derogatorily as, "you despicable animal!" or "you beast!" etc.
although he is referring to an obvious human.
So, perhaps human can become something else other than what
he is supposed to be i.e. inhuman rather than being humane. He
thus needs nurturing and cannot merely rely on his own devices,
because man has been granted limited freewill and choice to
develop. More importantly, he is also bestowed with revelations.
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Since obviously man cannot hope to know his own nature unless
this is taught to him. Especially when the teachings and
guidance originates from his Maker
After all, who can best teach man about his nature and the best
way of behaviour except his Creator? The Creator and Sustainer
of the whole Universe and every creations.
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Thus Islam as ad-Deen (a total system of guidance or all
encompassing way of life) must also be viewed from this
perspective i.e. its laws are all it conformity with man's nature,
to develop him to become a truly Muslim personality – the pure
and honourable Adamic [1] disposition.
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[1] as mankind was intended to be – as a human being
This is opposed to being: materialistic, animalistic, demonic and
even to be distinguished as higher than the angelic disposition –
because even angels were commanded to bow down to Adam
a.s. :
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”And behold We said to the angels:
"Bow down to Adam";
and they bowed down:”
(Qur’an: Baqarah:2:34)
Therefore, consider what Allah s.w.t. says in the Qur'an:
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''Verily, We create man in the best conformation: ''Verily, We create man in the best conformation:
thereafter we reduce him to the lowest of the low: thereafter we reduce him to the lowest of the low:
except those who attain to faith and do righteous except those who attain to faith and do righteous
deeds; deeds;
theirs will be a reward unending.” theirs will be a reward unending.”
((Qur'an: At-Tin: 95: 4-6Qur'an: At-Tin: 95: 4-6))
Therefore, consider what Allah s.w.t. says in the Qur'an:
In the education of a Muslim, the three aspects of development In the education of a Muslim, the three aspects of development
viz: viz: ImaanImaan (Conviction/ Faith), (Conviction/ Faith), 'Amal'Amal (Practise) and (Practise) and IhsanIhsan
(righteous conduct) - ultimately are to transform that person into (righteous conduct) - ultimately are to transform that person into
a being with certain traits. a being with certain traits.
This is because Islam views Man as potentially good, but not yet This is because Islam views Man as potentially good, but not yet
perfect in his goodness. He is susceptible to change (although perfect in his goodness. He is susceptible to change (although
given his good, pure, and innocent beginning). given his good, pure, and innocent beginning).
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With With ImaanImaan, he becomes equipped with certainty and conviction , he becomes equipped with certainty and conviction
thereby motivating him in life. The detail subject to pursue being thereby motivating him in life. The detail subject to pursue being
'''Al- Aqaa'iid'Al- Aqaa'iid.'' .''
With With 'Amal'Amal, he becomes concerned with manifesting what he , he becomes concerned with manifesting what he
believes by doing what is correct. The detail subject to pursue believes by doing what is correct. The detail subject to pursue
being ''being ''FiqhFiqh''. ''.
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And with And with IhsanIhsan, he learns that in his inner being lies a potential , he learns that in his inner being lies a potential
which must be kept pure and made to grow according to the which must be kept pure and made to grow according to the
pattern accorded by his Creator, to unlock and channel the pattern accorded by his Creator, to unlock and channel the
various innate powers in him thereby to become as perfect a various innate powers in him thereby to become as perfect a
human as he can be. human as he can be.
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The detail subject for this is '‘ The detail subject for this is '‘ ‘‘Ilmu-AkhlaqIlmu-Akhlaq'' which I have chosen '' which I have chosen
the translation ''the science of human disposition''. Its the translation ''the science of human disposition''. Its
methodology or approach of inculcation of the knowledge, methodology or approach of inculcation of the knowledge,
organizational and technique for attainment of spiritual states organizational and technique for attainment of spiritual states
etc., may vary accordingly and is also sometimes referred to as, etc., may vary accordingly and is also sometimes referred to as,
'' '' ’ilmul-Tasawwuf’ilmul-Tasawwuf ’’ ( ’’ (what some refer to it aswhat some refer to it as “ “SufismSufism”)”) and and
''''IrfanIrfan'‘.'‘.
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One scholar succinctly describes “One scholar succinctly describes “Tasawwuf Tasawwuf ” as “the practice of ” as “the practice of
Islam at the level of Islam at the level of IHSANIHSAN” – where ” – where IHSANIHSAN is understood to mean is understood to mean
(as explained by our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. :(as explained by our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. :
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One scholar succinctly describes “One scholar succinctly describes “Tasawwuf Tasawwuf ” as “the practice of ” as “the practice of
Islam at the level of Islam at the level of IHSANIHSAN” – where ” – where IHSANIHSAN is understood to mean is understood to mean
(as explained by our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. :(as explained by our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. :
” ”... that you worship [serve or devote yourself to] Allah as though ... that you worship [serve or devote yourself to] Allah as though
you see Him, if not, then He sees you.you see Him, if not, then He sees you.” ”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))
Adepts of “Adepts of “tasawwuftasawwuf” are called “” are called “mutasawwifinmutasawwifin” whereas for ” whereas for
““IrfanIrfan” the appellation “ ” the appellation “ ’’aa-rifinaa-rifin” is used.” is used.
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Although in '‘ ‘Ilmu al-Akhlaq'', there are elements of behaviour being
taught, it would be wrong to assume that it is like lessons on etiquette,
manners etc. as generally understood.
You may be able to teach a person how to behave and yet his behaviour
can at best be temporary and therefore ''artificial", motivated by a
factor which is impermanent. For example, students may appear well
behaved in the presence of a teacher, but once the teacher is not there,
they go back to misbehaving.
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Whereas, ''Ilmu- al-Akhlaq'' seeks to instil and mould a behaviour
which is at the same time his nature, sustained and developed
throughout his entire life. Perhaps the expression to make it
''second nature to him'' may give you the idea.
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''Khuluq'' i.e. disposition is that faculty (''Malakah'') of the ''Self''
(''Nafs'') which is the source of all activities that Man performs
spontaneously without thinking about them. ''Malakah'' or certain
faculty comes into existence through exercise and repetitive practice
and is not easily destroyed. A particular disposition (''malakah'') may
appear in human beings because of one of the following reasons:
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[1] NATURAL AND PHYSICAL MAKE UP
It is observed that some people are patient while others are touchy
and nervous. Some are easily disturbed and saddened while others
show greater resilience and resistance.
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[2] HABIT
Habit is formed because of continual repetition of certain acts and
leads to the formation of a disposition.
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[3] PRACTICE AND CONSCIOUS EFFORT
Practice and conscious effort if continued long enough will
eventually lead to the formation of a disposition.
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CLEAR MESSAGE IN THE QUR’ANCLEAR MESSAGE IN THE QUR’AN
““By the By the NafsNafs (Self or Soul of man), (Self or Soul of man),
and the proportion and order given to it; and the proportion and order given to it;
and its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right; and its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right;
― ― truly he succeeds that purifies it, and he fails truly he succeeds that purifies it, and he fails
that corrupts it!” that corrupts it!”
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“Verily we have honoured the children of Adam. We carry
them on the land and the sea, and have made provision of
good things for them, and have preferred them above many
of those whom We created with a marked preferment.”
(Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 70)
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““Verily We have created Man into toil and struggle.
Thinketh he, that none hath power over him? He may say
(boastfully): "Wealth have I squandered in abundance!"
Thinketh he that none beholdeth him? ”
(Qur’an: al-Balad: 90: 1-7)
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“Have we not made for him a pair of eyes? ― And a tongue
and a pair of lips? ― And shown him the two highways? But
he hath made no haste on the path that is steep.
And what will explain to thee, the path that is steep? (It is:)
freeing the bondman; Or the giving of food in a day of
privation. To the orphan with claims of relationship, or to
the indigent (down) in the dust. ”
(Qur’an: al-Balad: 90: 8-16)
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“Then will he be of those who believe, and enjoin patience,
(constancy, and self-restraint), and enjoin deeds of kindness
and compassion. Such are the Companions of the Right
Hand.
But those who reject Our Signs, they are the (unhappy)
companions of the Left Hand. On them will be Fire Vaulted
over (all round).”
(Qur’an: al-Balad: 90: 17-20)
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“Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order
to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight.
We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful
(rests on his will).”
(Qur’an: al-Insan: 76:2-3)
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“So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith: (establish)
Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on which He has
made mankind (FITwRAH): no change (let there be) in the work
(wrought) by Allah: that is the standard Religion: but most
among mankind understand not.”
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“Many are the Jinns and men We have made for Hell: they have
hearts wherewith they understand not, eyes wherewith they see
not, and ears wherewith they hear not. They are like cattle nay
more misguided: for they are heedless (of warning).”
(Qur’an: al-A’raf: 7:179)
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“Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until
they change it themselves (with their own souls).”
(Qur’an: ar-Ra’d: 13: 11)
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“Say: Our life takes its colour from Allah! And who could give a
better colour (to life) than Allah? And it is He (alone) Whom we
worship.”
(Qur’an: al-Baqarah: 2: 138)
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‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth
Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,
What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)
Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions
What is the Effect?
To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah
(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.
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‘ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth
Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,
What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)
Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions
What is the Effect?
To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah
(Tauheed); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:
Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,
Anthropology, Marine & Space,Anthropology, Marine & Space,Etc.Etc.
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH‘‘ibadah ibadah (personal devotion / worship) (personal devotion / worship) MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction) (social transaction) MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family) (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth) JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment) (crimes & punishment) Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary) jihad / Da’wah jihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:
All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technologyand skills, knowledge of economics, politics, and skills, knowledge of economics, politics,
social & administrative social & administrative sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the
fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical harmony, prosperity, physical
with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.
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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self
What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,
within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)
What is the Effect?
Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,
his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the
Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)
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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self
What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,
within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)
What is the Effect?
Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,
his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the
Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:
This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requirespractical behaviour, the aspect of being practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or
the state of the Soul reflected in his the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close ). Therefore, the close
equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.
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““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘STUDY 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
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)”
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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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And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge
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