[Slideshare]parable masjiddhirara

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

By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL Expanded from talk 28 July 2011 @ Masjid Kassim Annex, for NTUMS (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society) ISLAMIC AWARENESS PROGRAM.

http://al-amthaal.blogspot.com/2008/05/parable-beware-of-masjid-dhirar-mosque.html

Parable first posted on blog Parable first posted on blog MAY 26, 2008 :


““And there are those who put up a mosque by way of And there are those who put up a mosque by way of

mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in

preparation for one who warred against Allah and His preparation for one who warred against Allah and His

Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their

intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that

they are certainly liars.”they are certainly liars.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107))



“Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose

foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more

worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are

men who love to be purified; and Allah loves those who

make themselves pure.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)



““Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on

piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth

his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to

crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,

into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do

wrong.”wrong.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109))


SUB-HAA-NALLAAHSUB-HAA-NALLAAH! To understand this parable, which actually was ! To understand this parable, which actually was

based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's

life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the

revelation of these verses (revelation of these verses (asbaa-b al-nuzulasbaa-b al-nuzul):):

When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in QubaQuba

(outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which (outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which

he referred to as the "he referred to as the "Masjid of TaqwaMasjid of Taqwa" upon which was associated the " upon which was associated the

building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and Da'wahDa'wah . .


Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Munaafiquun Munaafiquun

(Hypocrites) from (Hypocrites) from Bani GhanamBani Ghanam, knew the importance of mosque as the , knew the importance of mosque as the

sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be

similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league

with one with one Abu 'AmeerAbu 'Ameer, a notorious enemy who fought against the , a notorious enemy who fought against the

Prophet s.a.w. in Prophet s.a.w. in UhudUhud and and HunainHunain, and was then based in Syria., and was then based in Syria.

They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the

hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam

and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w. and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w.


Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims

of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as

""Masjid Dhiraara wa KufraMasjid Dhiraara wa Kufra" (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity) " (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity)

was then destroyed.was then destroyed.

WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?


To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting

strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be

naivnaivé and foolish. and foolish.

Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also

encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites

today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam, today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam,

although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of Masjid Dhiraara Masjid Dhiraara

(or institutions akin to (or institutions akin to Masjid DhiraaraMasjid Dhiraara) too can never be denied nor ) too can never be denied nor

discounted. discounted.


In fact, as there are much more In fact, as there are much more munaafiquunmunaafiquun today if compared to the today if compared to the

time of the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious time of the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious

(subtle, sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many (subtle, sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many

unwary Muslims, and are being built and which seems innocuous.unwary Muslims, and are being built and which seems innocuous.


failure to distinguish the true from the false by using the criteria

and principles in Revelation and Prophetic Wisdom (Al-Qur'an was-

Sunnah);

compounded by their obsession in borrowing un-Islamic standards

from known enemies of Islam;

naiveté lack of hadzar (holding to precautions) in many Muslims;

easy astonishment to things foreign and disliking own traditions;

attraction to forms & systems which they favour more than

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loss of Adab and inability to know the true from the bogus

amongst leaders and scholars;

inherent ignorance of the general masses amongst Muslims, which

compounded the disunity and in-fighting amongst the various

Muslim groups;

some of which seemingly seen as promoting Islam but in reality

preferring worldly gains and self-promotion in the world-stage (using:

political, economical, social or other jargons as their concern and

consideration rather than continuing the mission of the Prophet in

spreading Islam to all);


love of this world and fear of others rather than being sincere

upon the Deen-ul-Islam, as Allah s.w.t. Clarified and commanded:

“... to be sincere upon this Deen (to the extent)

even though unbelievers do not like it"


These factors, couple with other external factors - of forces

inimical towards Islam with their own strategies to weaken and

undermine Muslims; their lending support and assistance to these

munaafiquun, instigating intra-conflict amongst Muslims - makes

the situation to be even worse.

In this state of affairs of the Muslims, institutions like 'masjid

dhiraara' could easily be started, planted, or even through

infiltration by infusing their personnel into existing Islamic

institutions.


Allah s.w.t. gave us a prototype, a model of what a true mosque

(or any Islamic institution), requiring three important criteria. They

should possess the following:


““Only a house of worship founded, from the very first day, Only a house of worship founded, from the very first day,

upon upon TAQWATAQWA (God-consciousness) is worthy of thy setting (God-consciousness) is worthy of thy setting

foot therein”foot therein”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108))

(A)(A) TAQWA TAQWA

(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)(Piety - Consciousness of Allah with awe & reverential fear)

This should be the foundation for any Islamic institution. Every This should be the foundation for any Islamic institution. Every

Friday sermon without fail, Muslims are enjoined towards this. Friday sermon without fail, Muslims are enjoined towards this.

Such is its importance, yet Muslims do not make this as basis Such is its importance, yet Muslims do not make this as basis

and the foundation to many of their so-called "and the foundation to many of their so-called "IslamicIslamic" "

institutions. There are even some mosques which pay only lip institutions. There are even some mosques which pay only lip

service to this message of service to this message of TaqwaTaqwa, if we seriously analyse their , if we seriously analyse their

stated objective, their staff and managements' orientation, stated objective, their staff and managements' orientation,

their goal setting and activities. their goal setting and activities.


(A)(A) TAQWA TAQWA


Borrowing heavily from corporate culture, Borrowing heavily from corporate culture, TaqwaTaqwa is relegated is relegated

to mere labels, or even completely omitted from their mission to mere labels, or even completely omitted from their mission

statement; and they resemble more like community centres or statement; and they resemble more like community centres or

social clubs, with the exception perhaps that there is social clubs, with the exception perhaps that there is As-SwolahAs-Swolah

(prayers). (prayers).

Unfortunately in some, although Unfortunately in some, although As-SwolahAs-Swolah is performed, even is performed, even

this may seem to be of less important activity, relegated as this may seem to be of less important activity, relegated as

secondary or regarded as incidental or even ritual when secondary or regarded as incidental or even ritual when

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(A)(A) TAQWATAQWA


How can How can TaqwaTaqwa become its foundation? when Islamic become its foundation? when Islamic

programs leading to inculcation of programs leading to inculcation of TaqwaTaqwa - true Islamic - true Islamic

education, education, IslahIslah and and Da'wahDa'wah - is not seriously pursued? - is not seriously pursued?

A check on the understanding of what A check on the understanding of what TaqwaTaqwa is amongst is amongst

members of the congregation/association and those who members of the congregation/association and those who

frequent the mosque/institution, would be a simple test to frequent the mosque/institution, would be a simple test to

determine whether determine whether TaqwaTaqwa is truly upheld as its foundation or is truly upheld as its foundation or

not.not.


(A)(A) TAQWA TAQWA


If it is not then, we need to correct and re-orientate it to its If it is not then, we need to correct and re-orientate it to its

true focus. Make true focus. Make TaqwaTaqwa the basis for every activity - and the basis for every activity - and

SwolahSwolah is the pillar and program for its continuous inculcation is the pillar and program for its continuous inculcation

when performed with true knowledge. when performed with true knowledge.

If this is opposed, undermined or treated as secondary , then it If this is opposed, undermined or treated as secondary , then it

is one of the sure indication that that institution is becoming (if is one of the sure indication that that institution is becoming (if

not has become) a not has become) a masjid dhiraaramasjid dhiraara..


Allah s.w.t. uses the word "abada" which stresses the

injunction "never" to become "never ever." Such is a strong

commandment. We must realise that, when foundation of a

mosque, or so-called 'Islamic' institution, is not Taqwa, and it

shows intent to cause mischief and even leading people away

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“ “Never set foot in such a place!”Never set foot in such a place!”


This "masjid dhiraara" actually aims at using unwary Muslims

to support their agenda, to give credence to what they are

doing, as though it is Islamic or claim to be advancing the cause

of Islam.

So do not be easily deceived by labels and slogans. Beware!


“ “Never set foot in such a place!”Never set foot in such a place!”


(B) As-SWOLAH (B) As-SWOLAH

(Devotional prayer)(Devotional prayer)

The main activity of a mosque is for The main activity of a mosque is for As-SwolahAs-Swolah. Thus its name . Thus its name

""masjidmasjid " is derived from " is derived from ""sajadasajada" (meaning prostration). Our " (meaning prostration). Our

Prophet s.a.w. places Prophet s.a.w. places SwolahSwolah as " as "imad-du- al-Deenimad-du- al-Deen" (the pillar of " (the pillar of

the religion). the religion).

In every Muslim's activity revolves around this important In every Muslim's activity revolves around this important

practice - these must be upheld not just by mosques but any practice - these must be upheld not just by mosques but any

institution claiming to be Islamic (even a Muslim home). institution claiming to be Islamic (even a Muslim home).




Yet, in the above verse, choosing the appropriate mosque is Yet, in the above verse, choosing the appropriate mosque is

conditional, and Allah s.w.t. forbade praying in "conditional, and Allah s.w.t. forbade praying in "masjid dhiraaramasjid dhiraara". ".

This would include so-called 'This would include so-called 'IslamicIslamic' institutions that have similar ' institutions that have similar

traits. Apart from us not becoming an accomplice to the un-Islamic traits. Apart from us not becoming an accomplice to the un-Islamic

scheme of such institution, it underlines the relationship of scheme of such institution, it underlines the relationship of As-As-

swolahswolah with the overall developmental program of instilling with the overall developmental program of instilling TaqwaTaqwa, ,

which is its very foundation which must be uncompromisingly which is its very foundation which must be uncompromisingly

upheld.upheld.




As our model is "As our model is "Masjid QubaMasjid Quba" or also referred to as "" or also referred to as "Masjid Masjid

TaqwaTaqwa", we should re-discover and implement the system and ", we should re-discover and implement the system and

method of our Prophet s.a.w. method of our Prophet s.a.w.

The mosque is the nerve-centre to inject and revitalise Muslims The mosque is the nerve-centre to inject and revitalise Muslims

and the community with the spirit of and the community with the spirit of TaqwaTaqwa..




The main program being The main program being As-SwolahAs-Swolah, which if performed with , which if performed with

correct knowledge and realization, lead by educators who would correct knowledge and realization, lead by educators who would

also inculcate in them with appropriate Islamic guidance (also inculcate in them with appropriate Islamic guidance (irshaadairshaada););

strengthening and deepening their conviction (strengthening and deepening their conviction (iimaniiman); );

moulding of their noble character (moulding of their noble character (makarim al-akhlaqmakarim al-akhlaq); and); and




many other educative approaches following the many other educative approaches following the SunnahSunnah of our of our

Prophet s.a.w. of Prophet s.a.w. of ta'dibta'dib, , ta'limta'lim and and tarbiyyahtarbiyyah - these approaches - these approaches

that has proven to possess transformative power to produce the that has proven to possess transformative power to produce the

best of people - the best of people - the ''Khayra UmmahKhayra Ummah.' .'

People who are capable of fulfilling the People who are capable of fulfilling the AmanahAmanah (Trust) of the (Trust) of the

Prophet of Mercy s.a.w. in elevating the Prophet of Mercy s.a.w. in elevating the KalimahKalimah of Allah as the of Allah as the

highest, inviting to all that is good, enjoin the doing of what is right highest, inviting to all that is good, enjoin the doing of what is right

and forbidding wrong; exuding nobility of character and with their and forbidding wrong; exuding nobility of character and with their

lives to become true witnesses for all other people:lives to become true witnesses for all other people:





““And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle

way [justly balanced], so that [with your lives] you might bear way [justly balanced], so that [with your lives] you might bear

witness to the truth before all mankind, and that the Messenger witness to the truth before all mankind, and that the Messenger

might bear witness to it before you.”might bear witness to it before you.”

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

(C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN (C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN

(Those who make themselves pure)(Those who make themselves pure)


““-[a house of worship] wherein there are men desirous -[a house of worship] wherein there are men desirous

of growing in purity: for Allah loves all who purify of growing in purity: for Allah loves all who purify

themselves (themselves (MUTOHHIREENMUTOHHIREEN).”).”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108) )



What really makes an institution or organization, are its What really makes an institution or organization, are its

constituent or members. A 'constituent or members. A 'masjidmasjid', or mosque, is technically a ', or mosque, is technically a

place for people to gather for prostration and worship. Structure, place for people to gather for prostration and worship. Structure,

building or architecture does not really constitute a mosque if there building or architecture does not really constitute a mosque if there

are no congregational prayer or worship performed there. It are no congregational prayer or worship performed there. It

requires the people, the main constituent. requires the people, the main constituent.




So if we truly want to assess quality of a mosque, it does not So if we truly want to assess quality of a mosque, it does not

depend on the building proper, nor the organizational structure, but depend on the building proper, nor the organizational structure, but

its people - those who frequent it and who actively engages in its its people - those who frequent it and who actively engages in its

activity there. activity there.

When the foundation of a mosque is When the foundation of a mosque is TaqwaTaqwa, the appropriate , the appropriate

people would be people of people would be people of TaqwaTaqwa. We ought to be reminded that . We ought to be reminded that

TaqwaTaqwa is the criteria which Allah s.w.t. Himself uses in determining is the criteria which Allah s.w.t. Himself uses in determining

who is the most honoured amongst man. who is the most honoured amongst man.




Alas, in some mosques or Islamic institutions, Alas, in some mosques or Islamic institutions, TaqwaTaqwa has not has not

been regarded as an important criteria (or even some do not regard been regarded as an important criteria (or even some do not regard

it as a criteria). Worldly attainments and academic excellence, it it as a criteria). Worldly attainments and academic excellence, it

seems has precedence overseems has precedence over Taqwa Taqwa..

Some may argue, that it is not easy to assess Some may argue, that it is not easy to assess TaqwaTaqwa. Well Allah . Well Allah

s.w.t. makes it easy by informing of this quality: the quality of those s.w.t. makes it easy by informing of this quality: the quality of those

""men who love to be purified; and Allah loves those who make men who love to be purified; and Allah loves those who make

themselves purethemselves pure.”.”




These, obviously are pious or God-fearing people, for the These, obviously are pious or God-fearing people, for the

meaning of pure here are : "meaning of pure here are : "those who constantly seek forgiveness those who constantly seek forgiveness

of sins through reparation and repentance, striving with their of sins through reparation and repentance, striving with their

utmost in Allah's way, patiently persevering to gain nearness to utmost in Allah's way, patiently persevering to gain nearness to

AllahAllah." ."

And when Allah s.w.t. says that He loves such people, their And when Allah s.w.t. says that He loves such people, their

presence indeed are source of Allah's blessings and bestowals upon presence indeed are source of Allah's blessings and bestowals upon

everyone who are there with them. everyone who are there with them.




It is sad, such quality may now be regarded by some people as It is sad, such quality may now be regarded by some people as

archaic, traditional and therefore obsolete! archaic, traditional and therefore obsolete! LAA-HAW-LA WA-LAA LAA-HAW-LA WA-LAA

QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH.QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH.

These people, their characteristics and likes are mentioned in These people, their characteristics and likes are mentioned in

the Qur’an by Allah – to warn us of them ..... the Qur’an by Allah – to warn us of them ..... So be So be

forewarned !forewarned !


ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS

TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM

ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’


““Now there is a kind of man whose views on the life of this Now there is a kind of man whose views on the life of this

world may please thee greatly, and [the more so as] he cites world may please thee greatly, and [the more so as] he cites

Allah as witness to what is in his heart and is, moreover, Allah as witness to what is in his heart and is, moreover,

exceedingly skilful in argument.” exceedingly skilful in argument.”


TASAWWUR ISLAM


““But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth spreading But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth spreading

corruption and destroying [man's] tilth and progeny: and God corruption and destroying [man's] tilth and progeny: and God

does not love corruption.” does not love corruption.”



TASAWWUR ISLAM


REFLECTION:Today, leaders are chosen by people based on their ability to impress and

dazzle others with their speeches.

Even those with better character, outstanding moral qualities, proven

ability to serve, etc. may simply be ‘passed-over’ by such people who can

mesmerised others. They may even claim to religiosity and piety;

exceedingly skilful in imitating the learned with information they may

read in books and internet; and with their social skills they often

manoeuvre and position themselves amongst religious groups seeking to

gain ‘credentials’ through such associations.


TASAWWUR ISLAM


REFLECTION:It is frightening that Islamic values and principle in ascertaining the

rightful leadership of the Muslims have been replaced with the secular

culture of “corporate governance”, where economic consideration and

pragmatism is unashamedly embraced over ethical-religious

consideration.

“TAQWA” or any references towards adhering to Islamic principles are

regarded as orthodox, antiquated and irrelevant to their “progressive”,

“open-minded”, “liberal” and “moderate” religiosity (as though coining a

new type of ‘Islam’, whatever that means!).


TASAWWUR ISLAM


“And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA)," his

false pride drives him into sin: wherefore hell will be his allotted

portion-and how vile a resting-place! ”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 206)


TASAWWUR ISLAM



““Hast thou not observed those who assert that they believe in Hast thou not observed those who assert that they believe in

that which hath been sent down unto thee and that which hath that which hath been sent down unto thee and that which hath

been sent down before thee desiring to go to been sent down before thee desiring to go to TAGHUT TAGHUT (the devil) (the devil)

for judgement, whereas they have been commanded to for judgement, whereas they have been commanded to

disbelieve in him; and disbelieve in him; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.” desires to lead them far astray.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60))

TASAWWUR ISLAM



REFLECTION:From being a Muslim, actually one has to strive towards being true believer

– Mu’-meen. Without which, hypocrisy (NIFAQ) may afflict such Muslim -

especially when they lack sincerity towards Allah and the Prophet s.a.a.w.

Such people would inwardly rejects Islam and its teachings, preferring other

“-isms”, ways or rules, even when these are contrary to the Islamic

principles. Their ignorance of Islam would be obvious yet, they may styled

themselves as being well-read, intellectual and ‘knowledgeable ’ on the

subject of Islam.

TASAWWUR ISLAM



““When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed and When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed and

to the Messenger": thou sees the to the Messenger": thou sees the HypocritesHypocrites ( (MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert ) , avert

their faces from thee in disgust.”their faces from thee in disgust.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61))

TASAWWUR ISLAM



TASAWWUR ISLAM



““Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah and

the Last Day" but they do not (really) believe. Fain would they

deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive

themselves, and realize (it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and

Allah has increased their disease and grievous is the penalty they

(incur), because they are false (to themselves).””

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10))

TASAWWUR ISLAM



““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they

say: "Why, we only want to make peace!" say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"


TASAWWUR ISLAM



““When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say: When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:

"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are

the fools, but they do not know.“ the fools, but they do not know.“


TASAWWUR ISLAM



“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but when

they are alone with their evil ones (SHAYAATIN – their leaders) they

say: "We are really with you, we (were) only jesting.“


TASAWWUR ISLAM



REFLECTION:These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist their

loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are merely mocking

Islam.

They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty is in fact

with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their ‘Satans’ (SHAYAATIN).

TASAWWUR ISLAM



““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope

in their trespasses (in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will wander like blind ones ) ; so they will wander like blind ones

(to and fro)”(to and fro)”


TASAWWUR ISLAM



““These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their

traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.” traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”


TASAWWUR ISLAM



REFLECTION:Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme, having their

ways infiltrating into the Muslim community and institutions, this is only

because Allah has gave them temporary leeway, to test all of us mankind.

Yet, the reality is that they (MUNAFIQUN) have no true direction in life,

they are astray, groping like the blind.

TASAWWUR ISLAM



“Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT – (Evil Ones):

from light they will lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They

will be companions of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).”


TASAWWUR ISLAM



REFLECTION:Allah tells us that these hypocrites (MUNAFIQUN) and the Unbelievers

(KAFIRUN) are in fact being led by TAGHUT, who is their WALIY (patron,

protector, friend, helper, etc.).

When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a slippery

downward path into further unbelief.

One of the most glaring sign of the MUNAFIQUN is their ‘intimate’ alliance,

and almost sycophantic dependence upon the help and patronage of those

whom Allah had warned us to be vigilant against.

TASAWWUR ISLAM



TASAWWUR ISLAM


““O you who believe! O you who believe! Take not Take not for friends and protectors for friends and protectors those those

who take your religion for a mockery or sportwho take your religion for a mockery or sport,― whether among ,― whether among

those who received the Scripture before you, or among those those who received the Scripture before you, or among those

who reject Faith; but (be conscious and) fear you Allah, if you who reject Faith; but (be conscious and) fear you Allah, if you

have Faith (indeed).” have Faith (indeed).”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))

TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM


“Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with you unless

you follow their form of religion.

Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only) Guidance." Were you

to follow their desires, after the knowledge which has reached you,

then would you find neither protector nor Helper against Allah.”


TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM


““O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your

AULIYA’AULIYA’ (friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they are but friends (friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they are but friends

and protectors to each other. And and protectors to each other. And he amongst youhe amongst you that turns to that turns to

them (for friendship, patronage) them (for friendship, patronage) is of themis of them. Verily Allah guides . Verily Allah guides

not a people unjust.” not a people unjust.”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)

TASAWWUR ISLAM


AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –

UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM

“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship

and evil (TAGHUT), and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will

never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”

(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)

‘ ‘WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD وسّل�م وآله عّليه الّله وسّل�م صّل�ى وآله عّليه الّله :: صّل�ى


““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.”


O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have

taught us.taught us.

O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.


O Lord! Grant upon us profound understanding,

(as also grant upon) our family members.


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

Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male.


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) .


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

who lead people astray.who lead people astray.


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

with Your Guidance.with Your Guidance.


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

towards what pleases You.towards what pleases You.


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).


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.


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

for He is the Best Protectorfor He is the Best Protector


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.


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 .


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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