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UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE
IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”DARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREDARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE
BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL SINGAPURASINGAPURA
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13 FEBRUARY 2011 (SUNDAY)13 FEBRUARY 2011 (SUNDAY)3 PM @ THE GALAXY3 PM @ THE GALAXYMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD
““...and eschew the ‘...and eschew the ‘TaghutTaghut’ “’ “IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND
WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-
((HADITH FROM OUR PROPHETHADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.A.W S.A.A.W.).)
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For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger, For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger,
(with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the (with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the
‘‘TaghutTaghut’ ’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil)“ (False gods, all powers of Evil)“
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36))
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“whoever rejects ‘‘TaghutTaghut’ ’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil) (False gods, all powers of Evil) and
believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold,
that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))
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The term “ The term “ َط�اُغ�ْو�تَط�اُغ�ْو�ت “ “ pronounced ‘pronounced ‘TWA-GHUUT TWA-GHUUT ‘ ‘
usually means “usually means “an idolan idol; ; false godfalse god; ; seducerseducer; ; tempter tempter
(towards error(towards error))” – related to “ ” – related to “ َطاُغيةَطاُغية “ “ TAA-TAA-
GHIYAGHIYA” meaning “” meaning “tyranttyrant; ; oppressoroppressor; ; despotdespot;”;”
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The root “The root “َطغْوَطغْو “ “ or “or “َطغىَطغى “ “ meaning “meaning “exceed exceed
proper bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; proper bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous;
to overcome; to tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etcto overcome; to tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etc.”.”
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The root “The root “َطغْوَطغْو “ “ or “or “َطغىَطغى “ “ meaning “meaning “exceed exceed
proper bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; proper bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous;
to overcome; to tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etcto overcome; to tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etc.”.”
Thus, it relates to “Thus, it relates to “all evil forces that seek to lead all evil forces that seek to lead
mankind away from Allah’s Waymankind away from Allah’s Way.” Be it false god, .” Be it false god,
deviant doctrines or oppressive and unjust power. deviant doctrines or oppressive and unjust power.
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Thus a Muslim, having attested to the Thus a Muslim, having attested to the Kalimah of Kalimah of
TauTauhheedeed ( (SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN), he is required to be ), he is required to be
wary and vigilant by striving to embrace whole-wary and vigilant by striving to embrace whole-
heartedly the ways of Islam, and to shun totally heartedly the ways of Islam, and to shun totally
the ways of the ways of SatanSatan (the embodiment of this evil is (the embodiment of this evil is
collectively referred to as collectively referred to as TAGHUTTAGHUT.).)
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““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and
follow not the footsteps of the Evil One (follow not the footsteps of the Evil One (SHAYTANSHAYTAN); for he ); for he
is to you an avowed enemy.” is to you an avowed enemy.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)
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“Behold, thy Lord did call to him in the sacred valley to
Tuwa― Go thou to Pharaoh, for he has indeed (TAGHAA )
transgressed all bounds.”
(Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 16-17)
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““Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a
proclamation, Saying "I am your Lord, Most High." But proclamation, Saying "I am your Lord, Most High." But
Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of him― Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of him―
in the Hereafter, as in this life.”in the Hereafter, as in this life.”
((Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25))
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““Then, for anyone who (Then, for anyone who (TAGHAATAGHAA) transgressed all ) transgressed all
bounds (in disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of bounds (in disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of
disobedience to Allâh), disobedience to Allâh), and preferred the life of this and preferred the life of this
world world (by following his evil desires and lusts), verily, his (by following his evil desires and lusts), verily, his
abode will be Hell-fire;” (abode will be Hell-fire;” (Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39))
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“Nay! Verily, man does (LAYAT-GHAA)
transgress (in disbelief and evil deed). Because he
considers himself self-sufficient. Surely! unto your
Lord is the return. ”
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““Hast thou not turned thy thought to those who were Hast thou not turned thy thought to those who were
given a portion of the Book? They believe in given a portion of the Book? They believe in JIBTI JIBTI
(sorcery, idol) and (sorcery, idol) and TAGHUTTAGHUT (Evil ones, devil) and say to (Evil ones, devil) and say to
the Unbelievers that they are better guided in the the Unbelievers that they are better guided in the
(right) way than the Believers!” (right) way than the Believers!”
((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51))
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Although many may imagine that “Although many may imagine that “TAGHUTTAGHUT” as ” as
some unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by some unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by
the source of evil i.e. the devil – yet the reality of the source of evil i.e. the devil – yet the reality of
““TAGHUTTAGHUT” is the deviationist teachings of ” is the deviationist teachings of
MaterialismMaterialism , which is what ‘idolatry, love of worldly , which is what ‘idolatry, love of worldly
power, lust, greed etc.’ can be categorised under, power, lust, greed etc.’ can be categorised under,
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REFLECTION:
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Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away from
IIMANIIMAN i.e. believing in the i.e. believing in the UNSEENUNSEEN ( the Qur’an refer ( the Qur’an refer
to as “to as “al-Ghaybal-Ghayb” ), the essential fundamental belief ” ), the essential fundamental belief
of Muslims attaining to of Muslims attaining to TAQWATAQWA::
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REFLECTION:
“(they are those ) who believe in the Unseen (BIL-GHAYB)”(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 3)
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Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our ”, our
Muslim teachers identified only the erroneous Muslim teachers identified only the erroneous
beliefs – e.g. myths (beliefs – e.g. myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL), superstitions ), superstitions
((KHURAFATKHURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), etc.), etc.
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REFLECTION:
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Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our ”, our
Muslim teachers identified only the erroneous Muslim teachers identified only the erroneous
beliefs – e.g. myths (beliefs – e.g. myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL), superstitions ), superstitions
((KHURAFATKHURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR), etc.), etc.
Yet, the greatest threat to Yet, the greatest threat to TAUTAUHHIIDIID , which can , which can
become a form of become a form of SHIRKSHIRK to Allah, is “ to Allah, is “MATERIALISMMATERIALISM” ”
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Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as
being intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who being intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who
indeed may have rejected myths (indeed may have rejected myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL) and ) and
superstitions (superstitions (KHURAFATKHURAFAT), yet they may still be ), yet they may still be
followers of “followers of “TAGHUTTAGHUT” – ideologies that will lead ” – ideologies that will lead
them away from them away from TAUTAUHHIIDIID towards “ towards “SHIRKSHIRK” ; from ” ; from
“Light” into “Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.“Light” into “Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. 2010
REFLECTION:
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ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
““Hast thou not observed those who assert that they Hast thou not observed those who assert that they
believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee
and that which hath been sent down before thee and that which hath been sent down before thee
desiring to go to desiring to go to TAGHUT TAGHUT (the devil) for judgement, (the devil) for judgement,
whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in
him; and him; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.” desires to lead them far astray.”
((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
REFLECTION:
From being a Muslim, one has to strive to be true
believer – Mu’-meen.
Without which hypocrisy (NIFAQ) may afflict him.
Such people would inwardly rejects Islam and its
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
““When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath
revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the
HypocritesHypocrites ( (MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert their faces from thee in ) , avert their faces from thee in
disgust.”disgust.”
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
““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))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the
earth", they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!" earth", they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 11Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 11))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
““When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe"
they say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of they say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of
a surety they are the fools, but they do not know.“ a surety they are the fools, but they do not know.“
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“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.“
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
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).
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““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give
them rope in their trespasses (them rope in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will ) ; so they will
wander like blind ones (to and fro)”wander like blind ones (to and fro)”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
““These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but
their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.” their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”
( (Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16))
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
REFLECTION:
Although it may seem that they are successful in their
scheme, 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.
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
“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).”
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ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’
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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.
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““O you who believe! O you who believe! Take not Take not for friends and protectors for friends and protectors
those who take your religion for a mockery or sportthose who take your religion for a mockery or sport,― ,―
whether among those who received the Scripture before whether among those who received the Scripture before
you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be conscious you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be conscious
and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith (indeed).” and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith (indeed).”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))
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“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.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 120)
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““O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians
for your for your AULIYA’AULIYA’ (friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they (friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they
are but friends and protectors to each other. And are but friends and protectors to each other. And he he
amongst youamongst you that turns to them (for friendship, that turns to them (for friendship,
patronage) patronage) is of themis of them. Verily Allah guides not a people . Verily Allah guides not a people
unjust.” unjust.”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)
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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 JIBT (idolatry) and TAGHUT (evil), 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
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the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” ((Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 18Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 18
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