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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)
Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English
Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 1 (f)LESSON # 1 (f)
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)”
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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)
PARTPART ## 44
(January -(January -20162016))
Updated 5 MARCH 2016
THEME: “Advice regarding Four aspects”“Advice regarding Four aspects”
REFLECTION ON TERM “JADDID”REFLECTION ON TERM “JADDID”
Re-visiting history and the traditional
(classical) concept of Islamic Education

““Seeking knowledge is obligatory (Seeking knowledge is obligatory (FARDHFARDH) upon every Muslim,”) upon every Muslim,”
and he who imparts knowledge to those who do not deserve itand he who imparts knowledge to those who do not deserve it
((GHAYRI-AH-LIHIGHAYRI-AH-LIHI), is like one who puts a necklace of jewels, of), is like one who puts a necklace of jewels, of
pearls and of gold around the neck of swines.”pearls and of gold around the neck of swines.”
((Hadith reported by Ibn Majah from Anas ibn Malik r.aHadith reported by Ibn Majah from Anas ibn Malik r.a.).)

“O Allah! Grant favours in our hearing, in our sight and in our strength to be
always upon Your Path. And make our yearnings and desires to be in accord
with everything (teachings and guidance) which has ben brought by Your
beloved Muhammad - salutations of Allah and peace be upon him.”
ALLAA-HUM-MA – MA-TI’-NAA – BI-AS-MAA-INAA – WA
– AB-SWAA-RI-NAA – WA- QUW-WAA-TI-NAA- FEE- SA-BEE – LIK, -
WAJ – ‘AL – HA-WAA-NAA – TA-BA-’AN - LI-MAA – JAA – A – BIHI – HA-BEE-BU-KA
– MUHAM-MADUN – SWOL-LAL-LAA-HU –’ALAI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

Hadith extracted from: ‘NASA-IHU AL-’IBAAD ‘ALAA SHARHI AL-
MUNABBIHAT ‘ALA AL-ISTI’DAD LI-YAUMI AL-MA-’AD’
Sheikh Imam Muhammad Nawawi bin Umar al-Jawi al-Bantani
famous Nusantaran scholar and Imam in Makkah (1813-1897)
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)) PREVIOUS LESSON

O Aba Dzar! Renew the ship, for verily the ocean is deep,
And take complete provision, for verily the journey is far,
And lighten the load, for verily the obstacles are almost insurmountable,
And be sincere in your deeds, for verily the scrutinizer of faults
is The Seeing (Allah).
AN-NAASEEHAH
The Sincere Advice
THE HADITH
PREVIOUS LESSON

JADDID
(RENEW)
THAT IT MUST NOT LEAD TO REPLACING
THE ESSENTIAL FITRAH
change =
replace =
PREVIOUS LESSON

NOW WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF CLASS PRESENTATION OF
HISTORY OF MUSLIMS’ CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD

From the preceding background that has been explained,From the preceding background that has been explained,
our next pertinent and relevant question is ….our next pertinent and relevant question is ….
““ CAN WE MUSLIMS, DO SOMETHINGCAN WE MUSLIMS, DO SOMETHING
ABOUT IT, NOW ? ”ABOUT IT, NOW ? ”
TO BE CONTINUED INSHA-ALLAH

What are the proven desired outcomes ….
Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailPresentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
forfor APEX Toolkit 2014 Saturday
11 January 2014 @ 10.30 am – 12.30 pm11 January 2014 @ 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Held @ Madrasah Al-Irsyad Al-IslamiahHeld @ Madrasah Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiah
Islamic Hub, Braddel RoadIslamic Hub, Braddel Road
SingaporeSingapore
Extracted from:

““The best ones amongst you is the person who makesThe best ones amongst you is the person who makes
you remember Allah when you look upon him;you remember Allah when you look upon him;
and whenever he speaks it increases you yourand whenever he speaks it increases you your
knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds itknowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds it
inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.”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.).)

“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)

God-fearing,God-fearing, erudite eclectic, profound,erudite eclectic, profound,
thinker-philosopher, advocate-reformer,thinker-philosopher, advocate-reformer,
perpetual seeker of truth & wisdom, ascetic yetperpetual seeker of truth & wisdom, ascetic yet
worldly-wise, spiritual warrior, sagacious, just,worldly-wise, spiritual warrior, sagacious, just,
humble and compassionate, and many more ...humble and compassionate, and many more ...
But they would always regard themselves asBut they would always regard themselves as
perpetual students.perpetual students.

God-fearing,God-fearing, erudite eclecticerudite eclectic, profound,, profound,

God-fearing, erudite eclectic,God-fearing, erudite eclectic, profoundprofound,,

God-fearing, erudite eclectic, profound,God-fearing, erudite eclectic, profound,
thinker-philosopherthinker-philosopher, advocate-reformer,, advocate-reformer,

thinker-philosopher,thinker-philosopher, advocate-reformeradvocate-reformer,,

perpetual seeker of truth & wisdomperpetual seeker of truth & wisdom, ascetic yet, ascetic yet

perpetual seeker of truth & wisdom,perpetual seeker of truth & wisdom, ascetic yetascetic yet
worldly-wiseworldly-wise, spiritual warrior, sagacious, just,, spiritual warrior, sagacious, just,

worldly-wise,worldly-wise, spiritual warriorspiritual warrior, sagacious, just,, sagacious, just,

worldly-wise, spiritual warrior,worldly-wise, spiritual warrior, sagacioussagacious, just,, just,

worldly-wise, spiritual warrior, sagacious,worldly-wise, spiritual warrior, sagacious, justjust,,

humble and compassionatehumble and compassionate, and many more ..., and many more ...

humble and compassionate,humble and compassionate, and many more ...and many more ...

perpetual studentsperpetual students..

NOTE:NOTE:
THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE,THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE,
ONLY TO HIGHLIGHT THOSEONLY TO HIGHLIGHT THOSE
WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANTLYWHICH ARE SIGNIFICANTLY
OVERLOOKED BY MANY WHO MAYOVERLOOKED BY MANY WHO MAY
ONLY EMPHASISE PAPERONLY EMPHASISE PAPER
QUALIFICATIONQUALIFICATION
AND NOT THEIR PERSONALAND NOT THEIR PERSONAL
ISLAMIC VIRTUES AND CHARACTERISTICS.ISLAMIC VIRTUES AND CHARACTERISTICS.

This advice is for those who are upon the course of study,This advice is for those who are upon the course of study,
generally regarded as “Islamic Studies” – a label ofgenerally regarded as “Islamic Studies” – a label of
convenience in the ‘Dualistic’ system of education – theconvenience in the ‘Dualistic’ system of education – the
effect of secularism.effect of secularism.
Sadly:Sadly:
““...... many Muslims may have learnt Islam as a subject, but notmany Muslims may have learnt Islam as a subject, but not
subjecting themselves to Islamsubjecting themselves to Islam.”.”

Because currently we Muslims tend to imitate conventionalBecause currently we Muslims tend to imitate conventional
approach, our students specializing in the sciences of theapproach, our students specializing in the sciences of the DeenDeen
((DeeniyatDeeniyat)) may not have had adequatemay not have had adequate Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain groundings.groundings.
By this I mean – a generic butBy this I mean – a generic but eclectic exposureeclectic exposure of variousof various
knowledge, which must include other (knowledge, which must include other (ukhra - aakharukhra - aakhar))
contemporary worldly sciences, knowledge and life-skills, craftscontemporary worldly sciences, knowledge and life-skills, crafts
and trades etc.and trades etc. complimentingcomplimenting with the Islamic knowledgewith the Islamic knowledge
gained.gained.
This linkage betweenThis linkage between Deeniyat-DunyawiDeeniyat-Dunyawi -- perhaps can beperhaps can be
explained in the basic “explained in the basic “ISLAM-IIMAN-IHSANISLAM-IIMAN-IHSAN” –” – TauhidicTauhidic
paradigmparadigm of a Muslim’s basic education.of a Muslim’s basic education.

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TAUTAUHHEEDIC PARADIGMEEDIC PARADIGM
‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH
(Creed or Theology)


‘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.

‘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.
33
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARYRELEVANT 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.

‘ILM FIQH
(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)


‘ILM FIQH

Purpose / Objective
Development 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 good
Enjoining 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.

‘ILM FIQH

Purpose / Objective
What is involved?
What is the Effect?
36
BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH
‘‘ibadahibadah (personal devotion / worship)(personal devotion / worship)
MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction)(social transaction)
MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family)(Marriage & family)
Irth / fara’idIrth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth)
JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment)(crimes & punishment)
Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary)
jihad / Da’wahjihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace)
imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)

‘ILM FIQH

Purpose / Objective
What is involved?
What is the Effect?
37
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:
All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technology
and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social &and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social &
administrativeadministrative
sciences etc. that can assist in thesciences etc. that can assist in the
fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace,fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace,
harmony, prosperity, physicalharmony, prosperity, physical
with moral progress, and the well-beingwith moral progress, and the well-being
of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.

‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF /
IRFAN
(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)


‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN

Purpose / Objective
Development of Righteous Personality
Purification/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 traits
Founded 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”)

‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN

Purpose / Objective
Development of Righteous Personality
Purification/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 traits
Founded 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”)
40
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:
This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requires
practical behaviour, the aspect of beingpractical behaviour, the aspect of being
and becoming. Its area of developmentand 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 histhe 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.

Unfortunately, their specialization in onlyUnfortunately, their specialization in only ‘‘Ulum-ud-deenUlum-ud-deen (but(but
imitating conventional system in producing specialist – in their caseimitating conventional system in producing specialist – in their case
“religious sciences”) may have been prematurely embarked too soon“religious sciences”) may have been prematurely embarked too soon
which, unfortunately led to their discarding the traditional criteria forwhich, unfortunately led to their discarding the traditional criteria for
what constitutewhat constitute Fardhu ‘AinFardhu ‘Ain knowledge, which has to be eclectic toknowledge, which has to be eclectic to
include acquisition of contemporary science and knowledge (relevantinclude acquisition of contemporary science and knowledge (relevant
& complimentary) vis-a-vis to what they are learning in Islam& complimentary) vis-a-vis to what they are learning in Islam
((DeeniyatDeeniyat))..
Even when these contemporary sciences and knowledge are taught, itEven when these contemporary sciences and knowledge are taught, it
seem to be merely imitating mechanically what is done inseem to be merely imitating mechanically what is done in
conventional schools without concern for how it is relevant to theirconventional schools without concern for how it is relevant to their
Islamic development – instead of to clear the PSLE examination.Islamic development – instead of to clear the PSLE examination.

It is found that when they are exposed further at tertiary level toIt is found that when they are exposed further at tertiary level to
contemporary science, knowledge and ideologies (secular humanistcontemporary science, knowledge and ideologies (secular humanist
philosophy) in conventional learning centres or university, most ofphilosophy) in conventional learning centres or university, most of
them would not be able to critically sieve and react to those teachingsthem would not be able to critically sieve and react to those teachings
which are antithetical to Islamic worldview from those that are not.which are antithetical to Islamic worldview from those that are not.
It has happened to severalIt has happened to several MadrasahMadrasah students, some were prominentstudents, some were prominent
graduates from ‘graduates from ‘PesantrenPesantren’ even, who sadly, have become totally’ even, who sadly, have become totally
transformed (secularized) after being sent abroad to continue theirtransformed (secularized) after being sent abroad to continue their
tertiary or post-graduate education in Western universities. Many oftertiary or post-graduate education in Western universities. Many of
them now are in fact leading the “them now are in fact leading the “Liberal Islam networkLiberal Islam network” groups.” groups.
We cannot accept this scandalous “We cannot accept this scandalous “brain-drainbrain-drain” to continue to persist.” to continue to persist.
Let’s face it - Secularization of Muslim as a program, is real.Let’s face it - Secularization of Muslim as a program, is real.

We should introduce intervention – e.g. diagnostic of what mayWe should introduce intervention – e.g. diagnostic of what may
have been missed in their education - has to be done. Also, tohave been missed in their education - has to be done. Also, to
conduct a re-orientation of their attitude, philosophy andconduct a re-orientation of their attitude, philosophy and
motivation (drivers) and proactively prepare them with those thatmotivation (drivers) and proactively prepare them with those that
a true Islamic Scholar should have – this is imperative. Thus some-a true Islamic Scholar should have – this is imperative. Thus some-
kind of “kind of “clinic, therapy, counsellingclinic, therapy, counselling”- (not merely in academic but”- (not merely in academic but
also in terms of spiritual and especiallyalso in terms of spiritual and especially AdabAdab) to address this, for) to address this, for
each student, throughout their stint in the Madrasah.each student, throughout their stint in the Madrasah.
This can be through mentoring by a qualified “This can be through mentoring by a qualified “murobbimurobbi” who” who
traditionally, will usually begin with this “traditionally, will usually begin with this “diagnosisdiagnosis” and” and
henceforth monitor the student’s educational development.henceforth monitor the student’s educational development.

To become an Islamic scholar specializing in religious sciencesTo become an Islamic scholar specializing in religious sciences
((DeeniyatDeeniyat), his grasp of the general), his grasp of the general Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain knowledge must beknowledge must be
of a much higher standard than that for a lay Muslim’s. This is quiteof a much higher standard than that for a lay Muslim’s. This is quite
similar perhaps in medical profession i.e. before a doctor proceedsimilar perhaps in medical profession i.e. before a doctor proceed
towards becoming a specialist, he or she is required to havetowards becoming a specialist, he or she is required to have
obtained good competency in the general medical course first.obtained good competency in the general medical course first.
In fact the general perception of what constituteIn fact the general perception of what constitute Fardhu ‘AinFardhu ‘Ain
knowledge for Muslims, needs to be clarified and anyknowledge for Muslims, needs to be clarified and any
misconceptions regarding it, corrected for all Muslims – especiallymisconceptions regarding it, corrected for all Muslims – especially
to the parents and guardians; the teachers and mentors, etc.to the parents and guardians; the teachers and mentors, etc.
involved with the Madrasah.involved with the Madrasah.

This advice is for those who are in the conventional schoolingThis advice is for those who are in the conventional schooling
system.system.
The irony that the “The irony that the “University”University” from the word (from the word (kulliyatkulliyat ––
‘universal’) actually was inspired or copied from the “‘universal’) actually was inspired or copied from the “Jami’ahJami’ah””
the centre where early Muslims learnt many sciences; is actuallythe centre where early Muslims learnt many sciences; is actually
now producing specialists and should rather be callednow producing specialists and should rather be called
““Specialise-tySpecialise-ty” : because it is producing scholars with “” : because it is producing scholars with “Juz-’iyJuz-’iy””
(particular)(particular) rather than “rather than “kulliykulliy”” (universal)(universal) knowledge.knowledge.

Although Muslim students and graduates from conventionalAlthough Muslim students and graduates from conventional
educational system, can be said to possess knowledge; or theyeducational system, can be said to possess knowledge; or they
may even be regarded as experts in their academic field, yet tomay even be regarded as experts in their academic field, yet to
confer the epithet “Islamic scholars – (confer the epithet “Islamic scholars – (‘ulama‘ulama)” is very much)” is very much
dependent upon whether, Islamic criteria e.g. Its creed,dependent upon whether, Islamic criteria e.g. Its creed,
practices, worldview, philosophy, approaches etc. has shaped hispractices, worldview, philosophy, approaches etc. has shaped his
scholarship or not.scholarship or not.
Unfortunately, many may have discarded the Islamic norms (orUnfortunately, many may have discarded the Islamic norms (or
hold it abeyance), to embrace a secular philosophy andhold it abeyance), to embrace a secular philosophy and
approach, purporting themselves to being neutral from anyapproach, purporting themselves to being neutral from any
religion, when undergoing conventional education.religion, when undergoing conventional education.

To be regarded as Islamic scholars, even when specializing in ‘so-To be regarded as Islamic scholars, even when specializing in ‘so-
called’ non-religious sciences (called’ non-religious sciences (DunyawiDunyawi), his grasp of the general), his grasp of the general
Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain knowledge as Muslims, must already be of such highknowledge as Muslims, must already be of such high
standard – to commensurate or be at par, with his intellectual /standard – to commensurate or be at par, with his intellectual /
academic achievement and status.academic achievement and status.
Only when, in their field of scholarship it is fully dominated orOnly when, in their field of scholarship it is fully dominated or
driven by the Islamic ethos, worldview and motivation etc. – i.e.driven by the Islamic ethos, worldview and motivation etc. – i.e.
Islam colouring their knowledge and the particular scientific fieldIslam colouring their knowledge and the particular scientific field
– can they qualify to carry the epithet Islamic Scholar (– can they qualify to carry the epithet Islamic Scholar (’ulama’ulama).).
This was how our early scholars had qualified themselves.This was how our early scholars had qualified themselves.

The termThe term ‘‘ULAMAULAMA (plural) from(plural) from ‘ALEEM “‘ALEEM “ ““ – although– although
today is used to refer exclusively to the Islamic scholars of thetoday is used to refer exclusively to the Islamic scholars of the DeenDeen
(those specializing in religious sciences), but actually the term(those specializing in religious sciences), but actually the term
generally refers to “generally refers to “the learned or those endowed with knowledgethe learned or those endowed with knowledge””
– from the root word “ “.– from the root word “ “.
Allah SWT even uses this term generally to believers who areAllah SWT even uses this term generally to believers who are
endowed with knowledge and science of the universe itself. Thusendowed with knowledge and science of the universe itself. Thus
the Arabic word for “the Arabic word for “universeuniverse” and the “” and the “learnedlearned” can be similarly” can be similarly
spelt as “ “ - but pronounced differently, either “spelt as “ “ - but pronounced differently, either “AALAALAAMM ””
or “or “AALAALIIMM” respectively.” respectively.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:AN IMPORTANT NOTE:

““Of all His servantsOf all His servants, only such as are endowed with, only such as are endowed with
(innate) knowledge ((innate) knowledge (AL-’ULAMAAL-’ULAMA) stand (truly) in awe of) stand (truly) in awe of
Allah: (for they alone comprehend that) verily, Allah isAllah: (for they alone comprehend that) verily, Allah is
Almighty, Much Forgiving.”Almighty, Much Forgiving.”
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From this therefore, Muslim cohorts from conventional schooling orFrom this therefore, Muslim cohorts from conventional schooling or
university,university, onlyonly has the right to be regarded also as amongst thehas the right to be regarded also as amongst the
‘ULAMA‘ULAMA – although specializing in knowledge and science other– although specializing in knowledge and science other
than pertaining to the religion (than pertaining to the religion (DeenDeen) -) - when their knowledge,when their knowledge,
belief and practice of Islam have been adequately developed, to anbelief and practice of Islam have been adequately developed, to an
extent that it permeates his very being and identity as Muslimextent that it permeates his very being and identity as Muslim
scholar or scientist.scholar or scientist.
To fill this ‘gap’ in their educational development is required, whichTo fill this ‘gap’ in their educational development is required, which
thus requires a specialthus requires a special Fardhu ’AinFardhu ’Ain curriculum to be progressivelycurriculum to be progressively
inculcated, at every stage in their life development.inculcated, at every stage in their life development.

Unfortunately today, many of our Muslim scientists and intellectualsUnfortunately today, many of our Muslim scientists and intellectuals
do not reflect anything ‘do not reflect anything ‘IslamicIslamic’ in their works, nor do they claim to be’ in their works, nor do they claim to be
so. Rather they would admit to have been secularly trained and thus,so. Rather they would admit to have been secularly trained and thus,
they are just like other secular scientists and academicians. Only inthey are just like other secular scientists and academicians. Only in
religious affiliation do they regard themselves to be Muslims.religious affiliation do they regard themselves to be Muslims.
Unlike the Muslim intellectuals and scientists which the IslamicUnlike the Muslim intellectuals and scientists which the Islamic
civilization had once produced, who although having learnt fromcivilization had once produced, who although having learnt from
other cultures and past civilizations, yet they were able to somehowother cultures and past civilizations, yet they were able to somehow
““IslamizeIslamize” these knowledge and sciences - to then shared them which” these knowledge and sciences - to then shared them which
benefitted the world. How was it done? Can we recover the methods?benefitted the world. How was it done? Can we recover the methods?

IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QAN
WAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAAN
WAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be trueO Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true
and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false andAnd make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”

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