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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)
Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English
Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 1LESSON # 1
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially forUsing 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)”
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of
Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the
Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from
Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”
(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)
Introduction to this moduleIntroduction to this module
Updated 16 August 2014

““And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you areAnd [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are
grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if yougrateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you
deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7))

The key toThe key to
succeed in this test as wellsucceed in this test as well
as to deserve achievingas to deserve achieving
further increase offurther increase of
bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.
yet how does one becomeyet how does one become
grateful? What are thegrateful? What are the
important criteria?important criteria?
1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises ofAcknowledge and extol praises of
the true giver, Allah Who alone isthe true giver, Allah Who alone is
God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.
2.2. Learn the value of what is given,Learn the value of what is given,
do not take any of these favoursdo not take any of these favours
for granted.for granted.
3.3. Utilize what is given inUtilize what is given in
accordance to what may pleaseaccordance to what may please
the Giver (i.e. do not abuse thethe Giver (i.e. do not abuse the
gift), so as not to cause His wrathgift), so as not to cause His wrath
to befall us.to befall us.
CRITERIACRITERIA

The key toThe key to
succeed in this test as wellsucceed in this test as well
as to deserve achievingas to deserve achieving
further increase offurther increase of
bestowals from Allah.bestowals from Allah.
yet how does one becomeyet how does one become
grateful? What are thegrateful? What are the
important criteria?important criteria?
1.1. Acknowledge and extol praises ofAcknowledge and extol praises of
the true giver, Allah Who alone isthe true giver, Allah Who alone is
God, the Bestower of all favours.God, the Bestower of all favours.
2.2. Learn the value of what is given,Learn the value of what is given,
for granted.for granted.
3.3. Utilize what is given inUtilize what is given in
accordance to what may pleaseaccordance to what may please
the Giver (i.e. do not abuse thethe Giver (i.e. do not abuse the
gift), so as not to cause His wrathgift), so as not to cause His wrath
to befall us.to befall us.
CRITERIACRITERIA
““ Learn the value of what isLearn the value of what is
given,given,
for granted.”for granted.”

Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when itStriving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it
requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.
When one stops doing itWhen one stops doing it, this inevitably lead to one becoming, this inevitably lead to one becoming
careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Suchcareless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such
carelessness may be harmful spiritually.carelessness may be harmful spiritually.
Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that weOur ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we
already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little.already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little.
My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what theyMy teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they
had taught, reminding me that I am “had taught, reminding me that I am “still not there yet !still not there yet ! ””

And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence,And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence,
our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdomour focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom
which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge whichwhich may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which
we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek outwe had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out
other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn.other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn.
In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly beIn fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be
infected by their humility (infected by their humility (TAWADHU’TAWADHU’) which, on hindsight, THE) which, on hindsight, THE
most crucial lesson which a truemost crucial lesson which a true ‘ALEEM‘ALEEM exude is in hisexude is in his
disposition (disposition (AKHLAQAKHLAQ) and not what spews from his tongue.) and not what spews from his tongue.

They were people who spoke from their heart-soul, to theirThey were people who spoke from their heart-soul, to their
students’ hearts-souls. Of course to be effective, their studentsstudents’ hearts-souls. Of course to be effective, their students
must not have a dead and heedless heart-soul in the first place.must not have a dead and heedless heart-soul in the first place.
Apart from humility, many amongst them were with such sincerityApart from humility, many amongst them were with such sincerity
((IIKHKHLASLAS) and gifted with spiritual insights due to their own striving) and gifted with spiritual insights due to their own striving
and devotion to Allah, in practice of Islam at the level ofand devotion to Allah, in practice of Islam at the level of IIHHSANSAN..
““Beware of the intuition (Beware of the intuition (FIRASAT)FIRASAT) of a (true) Believer,of a (true) Believer,
for verily he sees with the light (for verily he sees with the light (NURNUR) of Allah.”) of Allah.”
((Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and TabaraniHadith reported by Tirmidzi and Tabarani))

Thus humility in learning is very crucial. PastThus humility in learning is very crucial. Past tulaab-ul-’ilmtulaab-ul-’ilm and theand the
ulamaulama’ are ever fearful of such conceited feeling, always reminding’ are ever fearful of such conceited feeling, always reminding
themselves that they still do not know all.themselves that they still do not know all.
They instinctively knew that theyThey instinctively knew that they have not fully benefittedhave not fully benefitted from allfrom all
the knowledge already taught to them, and are never distractedthe knowledge already taught to them, and are never distracted
from this shortcoming. In fact they continuously beseech Allah SWTfrom this shortcoming. In fact they continuously beseech Allah SWT
to grant them to benefit from these.to grant them to benefit from these.
Thus when on their own, or with fellow travelers on the path ofThus when on their own, or with fellow travelers on the path of
knowledge, they would engage in deep reflection andknowledge, they would engage in deep reflection and
contemplation upon what they have already been given.contemplation upon what they have already been given.

Every tree begun from a seed, and wouldEvery tree begun from a seed, and would
grow in stages – from seedling into a plantgrow in stages – from seedling into a plant
which from its onset develops severalwhich from its onset develops several
important crucial components viz. Its roots,important crucial components viz. Its roots,
its stems which then grow into trunk andits stems which then grow into trunk and
branches, its barks and leaves etc.branches, its barks and leaves etc.
All of these has to be nurtured and let toAll of these has to be nurtured and let to
grow in tandem – as and when conditionsgrow in tandem – as and when conditions
permits.permits.
If any of these is neglected, or process forIf any of these is neglected, or process for
their growth stymied to only allow onetheir growth stymied to only allow one
component to be fully developed withoutcomponent to be fully developed without
these others – then the tree may be harmed.these others – then the tree may be harmed.

TAMRIN
TAMRIN
(EXERCISE
(EXERCISE))
CONSOLIDATION
(Based on your personal exposure and experience)(Based on your personal exposure and experience)
– Thus far, what is your general comment on the– Thus far, what is your general comment on the
various modules already attended?various modules already attended?
Which previous topic or topics have impacted youWhich previous topic or topics have impacted you
most, and how or why so … ?most, and how or why so … ?
Open response-session with the rest of the class -15 minutesOpen response-session with the rest of the class -15 minutes

REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …REMEMBER THESE LESSONS …
““A BEGINNERS’ COURSEA BEGINNERS’ COURSE
ON ISLAM”ON ISLAM”
Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BY
USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOKLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK
““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

““Allah”Allah” :: Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refersArabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lordto the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there isSustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is
none besides Allah.none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.

““Muhammad s.a.a.w.”Muhammad s.a.a.w.” :: Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “thethe
Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,
the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaitedthe servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited
Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be noSeal of Prophethood after whom there will be no
more prophet sent.more prophet sent.

IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBelief
FaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best orBest or
RighteousRighteous
ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL
[Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmission
ObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith isFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is
mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSANTogether, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN
which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submissionThus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission
to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

“INTRODUCTION TO
STUDY OF
TAUHEED – (AQA’ID) ”
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults

BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD –BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD –
WHO ALONE IS THEWHO ALONE IS THE
CREATORCREATOR DIVINE.DIVINE.
(AL-KHALIQ-QIYYAH(AL-KHALIQ-QIYYAH ))
WHO ALONE IS THEWHO ALONE IS THE
SUSTAINERSUSTAINER DIVINE.DIVINE.
( AR-RUB-BUBIYYAH )( AR-RUB-BUBIYYAH )
This is not unique to Muslims.
Even pagan worshippers and
idolaters acknowledge this.
This is where Muslims
differ with pagan
worshippers, idolaters
and unbelievers, because
they erroneously ascribe
to others besides Allah
similar ‘Divine’ roles in
the Sustainment of this
universe.

It can be discern that people’s idea or knowledge that God exist, generally
pertains to Him being the Creator.
But, when we further consider God’s role in the universe and man’s life,
differences occur.
Those who deny Him as the only Absolute Sustainer, Cherisher of the
universe, would inadvertently be ascribing to others this divine role.
WHO ALONE IS THEWHO ALONE IS THE DIVINEDIVINE..
( AL-ULUHIYYAH )
WHO IS THE ‘DIVINE’ ?WHO IS THE ‘DIVINE’ ?

This is one of the traditional approaches inThis is one of the traditional approaches in
ensuring the understanding of attributes of Allah,ensuring the understanding of attributes of Allah,
amongst Muslims who are exposed to otheramongst Muslims who are exposed to other
religious or philosophical views, does not deviatereligious or philosophical views, does not deviate
from that of the pious predecessorsfrom that of the pious predecessors
(Salafus-Sole(Salafus-Solehheen)een)

This is another of the traditional approaches in ensuring theThis is another of the traditional approaches in ensuring the
understanding of attributes of Allah – through these namesunderstanding of attributes of Allah – through these names
which Allah and His Messenger has conveyed to us – we arewhich Allah and His Messenger has conveyed to us – we are
to reflect, to engage in remembrance of, to invoked with asto reflect, to engage in remembrance of, to invoked with as
Tawassul, etc. - as practiced by the pious predecessorsTawassul, etc. - as practiced by the pious predecessors
(Salafus-Sole(Salafus-Solehheen)een)

“INTRODUCTION TO THE
APPROACH IN STUDY OF
FIQH ”

Purify his soul (Purify his soul (NAFSNAFS))
Remove impedimentsRemove impediments
Never scornNever scorn
knowledge nor exaltknowledge nor exalt
oneself over theoneself over the
teacherteacher
Observe priority inObserve priority in
learning and submit tolearning and submit to
the advise of the teacherthe advise of the teacher
Be patient and not beBe patient and not be
hasty in learninghasty in learning
Observe order and beginObserve order and begin
with the most importantwith the most important
Ascertain the noble natureAscertain the noble nature
of this or other scienceof this or other science
Purpose of learningPurpose of learning
TAQARRUBTAQARRUB
TAQWALLAHTAQWALLAH

“ INTRODUCTION TO THE
STUDY OF ‘ILMUL AKHLAQ ”

Due to limited space, this module was offered
only to selected few *, preferably those who
have attended or is registered for the 3
introductory intermediate modules of
TAUHEED – FIQH - AKHLAQ

ONLY FOR THOSE MEANT TO BE SUBDUEDONLY FOR THOSE MEANT TO BE SUBDUED

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

DO YOU HAVE A PRISONER MENTALITY ?
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH

SELFSELF
ALLAH RASULULLAH
SIBLINGSSIBLINGS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS
AL-QUR’AN
TEACHERSTEACHERS
FELLOW MUSLIMSFELLOW MUSLIMS
NON-MUSLIMSNON-MUSLIMS
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
BODY
MIND
TONGUE
HEART
DESIRE
AS-SUNNAH
AHLIL-BAYTIHI
ASHAABIHI
IMAM MADZAAHIB
FRIENDS
CO-WORKERS
SPOUSESPOUSE
CHILDRENCHILDREN
PARENTSPARENTS
WEALTH
STATUS
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
TIMETIME
HEALTHHEALTH
AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA
CLASSMATES
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE
ANCESTORSANCESTORS
AD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAH
AL-UMMAHAL-UMMAH
HISTORYHISTORY
MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID
AMBITIONSAMBITIONS
IN-LAWS
NGO’s/GO’s
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APPENDIX

““And [tell them that] I have not created the invisibleAnd [tell them that] I have not created the invisible
beings and men to any end other than that they maybeings and men to any end other than that they may
[know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance do I[know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance do I
ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they feedever demand of them, nor do I demand that they feed
Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of allMe: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all
sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal!”
((Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56-58))

There is only one REALITY – world link to eternal Hereafter –
and danger of hastiness (digitilized age).
““Deliberateness is from Allah and hastiness is from Satan”Deliberateness is from Allah and hastiness is from Satan”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

Greatest threat to ISLAMIZATION is SECULARISM
Both these occur in the person’s mind/self – worldview
Our training in specialization may affect us negatively
Islam views everything holistically, avoiding partiality.
This is consistent with Qur’anic concept of ‘QISTW and
‘ADL

ISLAM’s aversion towards every intoxication and forgetful
heedlessness, advocating sobriety and God-
consciousness.
To apply important ISLAMIC principles upon every issue or
situation faced by deep contemplation – IIMAN, AMAL,
AKHLAQ, ‘ADL, BIRR, TAQWA, RAHMAH, AL-AAKHIRAH etc.

“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah
will still be the best amongst them in Islam,
so long as they have proper (profound) understanding.”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)

““When peopleWhen people TATRUKUTATRUKU - leave (- leave (set asideset aside) the affairs) the affairs
of theirof their DEENDEEN – religion, because of their– religion, because of their concern inconcern in
improving their worldly mattersimproving their worldly matters, then Allah will open, then Allah will open
upon them much danger (harm).”upon them much danger (harm).”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
W
ARNING

“AD-DEEN” - usually translated as “the religion” more
accurately it should be “a total way of life or a
comprehensive system of living”
 a Muslim regard his/her entire life as
a religious experience. Islam provides
for guidance in, not only matters of
worship, but as to how he/she is to
conduct oneself in daily matters - be it
social, economic etc.

 Usually translated as “religion” – (borrowed from the
available Western equivalent, but it does not accurately
convey the Arabic significance of this term).
 In Arabic, a word is derived from its tri-lateral roots
(when written has no vowels) which can be variously
pronounced (with vowels and other emphasis) from a broad
semantic field of meanings possible from this root:

 from root word “daa-na “which can also mean : “be
indebted; to owe one’s thanks; to be subjected; bow;
yield; owe allegiance.”
 from “dain ” which means “debt; obligation; liability.”
 from “dai-nuu-na ” which means “judgement; Last
Judgement.”
 related to the word “maad-dana ” which means “to build
or found cities to civilise, to refine and to humanise” from
which is derived the word “tamaddun ” meaning
“civilization and refinement in social culture”

 The primary significations of the term “deen ” thus can be
reduced to four:

(1) Indebtedness
(2) Submissiveness/submission/surrender
(3) Judicious power
(4) Natural inclination or tendency

 Thus, the implication of “religion ” in the ordinary usage
which tends to be affected by secular thoughts is not in
accord to Islam’s concept of religion which is life in
totality, all-encompassing and where worldly and heavenly
concern cannot be dichotomised.
 A Muslim always is mindful that ultimately he is a servant
of God whether in mosque or in the market place, in
private or in public etc. Life of this world is intrinsically
linked with the Hereafter (also referred to as ‘Yaum al-
Deen’ -The day of Judgement).

When we think of the term ‘FIQH’ we tend to apply what , as commonly
understood to be subject regarding Islamic jurisprudence.
The original – (in Qur’anic and Ahadith) – usage, the term refers to the
“profound understanding of the entire “Deen – al – Islam”
LI- YA –TAFAQ-QAHU – FID- DEEN : “ they could devote themselves to
FAQQAH-HU (profound learning in) studies in religion (Deen) “
YU-FAQ-QIH-HU FID – DEEN : “He will make him a FAQIH (learned) in
matters of the religion(Deen)”

“Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a
contingent from every expedition remained behind,
they could devote themselves to studies in religion
(LIYA-TAFAQQAHUU FID-DEEN) and admonish the
people when they return to them― that thus they
(may learn) to guard themselves (against evil). "?
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122))

“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))

Such a learned scholar of Islam is not to be likened with those
academics or intellectuals of today, for they are foremost people who
are always striving to connect themselves with Allah SWT and being
convinced of the Reality (HAQIQAH) that they are forever (FAQIR
-ILALLAAH) in state of poverty before Allah – seeking and beseeching
His Mercy (RAHMAH), Generosity (KARAMAH), Subtle Preservation
(LATAIF) and hoping to Please Allah (MARDHATILLAH), etc.
They are people of Remembrance (AHLUDZ-DZIKR) , the ones who are
not easily distracted by the conundrum or hustle-bustle of the worldly
life which tend to make many people to forget their true purpose for
existing, and the inevitable meeting with their Lord Maker in the
Hereafter.

““And keep yourself patient [by being] with those whoAnd keep yourself patient [by being] with those who
((YAD-’UU-NA ROB-BAHUMYAD-’UU-NA ROB-BAHUM) call upon their Lord in the) call upon their Lord in the
morning and the evening, seeking His countenance.morning and the evening, seeking His countenance.
And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiringAnd let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring
adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey oneadornments of the worldly life, and do not obey one
whose heart We have made heedless of Ourwhose heart We have made heedless of Our
remembrance and who follows his desire and whoseremembrance and who follows his desire and whose
affair is ever [in] neglect.”affair is ever [in] neglect.”
((Qur’an: Kahfi : 18: 28Qur’an: Kahfi : 18: 28))

We have to admit that many of us tend to be complacent, satisfied with
our being a Muslim, priding ourselves as though we have somewhat
contributed (doing a favour) by adding to the numbers of Muslims in
the world.
This is sheer arrogance if devoid of the realization that it is indeed
Allah’s SWT guidance and power that made our being Muslim possible.
We should instead work upon our sense of gratitude (SHAKUR) and
strive to seek knowledge and understanding to reach to a conviction
(YAQEEN) of true believer (MU’-MEEN).
This requires, not merely knowing but acting upon – the responding to
the teaching of Al-Islam – which permeates every facets of our life.
This (our responding) , is the true LIFE – according to Allah SWT.

““They consider it a favour to you that they haveThey consider it a favour to you that they have
accepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam aaccepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam a
favour to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favour uponfavour to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favour upon
you that He has guided you to the faith, if you shouldyou that He has guided you to the faith, if you should
be truthful."be truthful."
((Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 7Qur’an: Hujurat : 49: 7))

““O you who have believed, (O you who have believed, ( ISTAJIBUISTAJIBU) respond to) respond to
Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you toAllah and to the Messenger when he calls you to
that which gives you life (that which gives you life (LI-MAA-YULI-MAA-YUHH-YEE-KUM-YEE-KUM).).
And know that Allah intervenes between a man andAnd know that Allah intervenes between a man and
his heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”his heart and that to Him you will be gathered.”
((Qur’an:Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an:Anfaal: 8: 24))

Allah SWT even highlighted one of the most important favour for us to
be grateful for, to rejoice, to appreciate its true value and strive in our
entire life to celebrate and live up to – i.e. to refer to His sending our
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. as the EDUCATOR par excellence.
And the nature of EDUCATION of the DEEN is troughout our whole life.
Note: It even stipulates the proper approaches – (which alludes to
ADAB), and the ultimate attainment is in the learning of the KITAB (Al-
Qur’an) and AL-HIKMAH (the Prophetic Wisdom).
Although HIKMAH is referring to Sunnah An-Nabawwiyyah, yet the
Qur’anic usage of the term AL-HIKMAH must be profoundly
understood, not relegated simplistically to be mere learning or quoting
of Qur’an, Ahadith and As-Sunnah alone.

““Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believersCertainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers
when He sent among them a Messengerwhen He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad) from(Muhammad) from
among themselves, to (among themselves, to (YAT-LU-’ALAI-HIMYAT-LU-’ALAI-HIM ) rehearse to them) rehearse to them
His Signs (His Signs (AS-YAA-TI-HIAS-YAA-TI-HI) , and () , and (YU-ZAK-KEE-HIMYU-ZAK-KEE-HIM) to sanctify) to sanctify
them (purify and make them grow), and to (them (purify and make them grow), and to (YU-’AL-LIMU-YU-’AL-LIMU-
HUMHUM) instruct them in () instruct them in (AL-KITABAL-KITAB) Scripture and () Scripture and (AL-AL-
HIKMAHHIKMAH) Wisdom― although they had been, before, in) Wisdom― although they had been, before, in
manifest error― .“manifest error― .“
((Qur’an:Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164Qur’an:Aali ‘Imran: 3: 164))

““If anyone (If anyone (YUSHAA-QIQYUSHAA-QIQ) contends with the Messenger) contends with the Messenger even aftereven after
guidance has been plainly conveyed to himguidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path, and follows a path
other than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him inother than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall leave him in
the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.”the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil refuge.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 115)

””The similitude of those who were charged with theThe similitude of those who were charged with the
(obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently(obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently
failed in thosefailed in those (obligations), is that of a donkey which(obligations), is that of a donkey which
carries huge tomes (carries huge tomes (but understands them notbut understands them not). Evil is). Evil is
the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah:the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah:
and Allah guides not people who do wrong.”and Allah guides not people who do wrong.”
((Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5Qur’an: Jumu’at: 62: 5))

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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: (LAA TAB-DII-LA) no change (let there be) in the
work (wrought) by Allah (LI-KHAL-QILLAH): that is the standard
Religion: but most among mankind understand not.”
((Surah Rum: 30: 30Surah Rum: 30: 30))
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““Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (Every child is born in a state of pure innocence (FIFITWTWRAHRAH),),
It is the parents then who would make him to becomeIt is the parents then who would make him to become
a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.”a Jew or a Christian or a Pagan.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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““And thus have We willed you to be a community of theAnd thus have We willed you to be a community of the
middle way (middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so) [i.e. justly balanced], so
that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truththat [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth
before all mankind (before all mankind (SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the) , and the
Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))

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““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought to) in His cause as ye ought to
strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosenstrive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen
you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; ityou, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it
is the (is the (MILLATMILLAT) creed of your father Abraham. It is He) creed of your father Abraham. It is He
Who has named you Muslims, both before and in thisWho has named you Muslims, both before and in this
(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may be a) may be a
witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind!witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind!
((SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“
((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))

““In the name of AllahIn the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the, the Entirely Merciful, the
Especially Merciful.Especially Merciful.
[All] praise is [due] to Allah,[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worldsLord of the worlds - The- The
Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, SovereignSovereign
of the Day of Recompenseof the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and. It is You we worship and
You we ask for help.You we ask for help. Guide usGuide us to the straight pathto the straight path
- The path of- The path of those upon whom You have bestowedthose upon whom You have bestowed
favour,favour, not ofnot of those who have evoked [Your] angerthose who have evoked [Your] anger
or ofor of those who are astraythose who are astray.”.”
((Qur’an: al-Fateha: 1: 1-7Qur’an: al-Fateha: 1: 1-7))

““We the prophets are commanded to place peopleWe the prophets are commanded to place people
according toaccording to their stationtheir station and to speak unto themand to speak unto them
in accordance with theirin accordance with their intellectual capacityintellectual capacity.”.”
((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.aHadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.a.).)

WHAT TO AIM FOR:
““The best ones amongst you is the person who makes youThe best ones amongst you is the person who makes you
remember Allah when youremember Allah when you look upon himlook upon him; and; and whenever he speakswhenever he speaks
it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), andit increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deedswith his deeds
it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”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.).)

WHAT TO AIM FOR:
““And whenAnd when Allah guides a single person (to Islam),Allah guides a single person (to Islam),
through youthrough you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for(with your sincere effort), (the reward) for
you is better than (if you are given) the whole worldyou is better than (if you are given) the whole world
and whatever it contains.”and whatever it contains.”
((Hadith of the ProphetHadith of the Prophet ))

“A learned FAQIH (scholar & teacher) is truly FAQIH, one who does not cause others to
feel despair from receiving the mercy of Allah (i.e. not overly strict and too ‘harsh’); and
neither does he (give the impression by his behaviour, a guarantees as if ) anyone can
avert or withhold the wrath (punishment) of Allah, nor allows opportunity (by giving
dispensation) for anyone to disobey Allah (i.e. being inappropriately lax and too ‘nice’).
(Hilyatul-Auliya: 1-73 – as quoted by M.Natsir in Fiqhud-Da’wah)
WISE SAYING OF IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB R.A.WISE SAYING OF IMAM ‘ALI BIN ABI TOLIB R.A.

TO BE CONTINUED – INSHA ALLAH

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
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May Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family andMay Allah grant us and all our beloved teachers, family and
companions, the success (companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance) and the Guidance
((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and
Mercy (Mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).

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