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ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP”ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP”

AN OVERVIEW OF THE AN OVERVIEW OF THE QUR’ANIC SPIRIT FOR QUR’ANIC SPIRIT FOR

MUSLIM YOUTH MUSLIM YOUTH DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

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USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL With the collaboration ofWith the collaboration of FAMSA (Fellowship of Muslim Students) , FAMSA (Fellowship of Muslim Students) , at Masjid Kassim #02-01 Wisma Indah, Changi Rd.at Masjid Kassim #02-01 Wisma Indah, Changi Rd. SINGAPORESINGAPORE

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"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 PROPHET(HADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.W S.A.W.).)


DEVELOPING DEVELOPING WITH THE WITH THE QUR’ANIC SPIRIT?QUR’ANIC SPIRIT?

MUST FOLLOW THE WAY OF MUST FOLLOW THE WAY OF PROPHETPROPHET

MUHAMMAD S.A.W.MUHAMMAD S.A.W.(THE SEAL OF PROPHETHOOD)(THE SEAL OF PROPHETHOOD)



� �ين� إ م�ن م �ه ع�ل�ى لل �ق� م�ن� ذ�ل ذ� ذ� ٱ ٱ � ذ� �ين� إ م�ن م �ه ع�ل�ى لل �ق� م�ن� ذ�ل ذ� ذ� ٱ ٱ ذ� � وا ل � ه� ي �نفس� و م� أ س �ع�ث� ف�ي ر� ذ�ب ذ� ذ � ذ � ہ� وا ل � ه� ي �نفس� و م� أ س �ع�ث� ف�ي ر� ذ�ب ذ� ذ � ذ ہ��مهم ع�ل �ي و�ي ڪ ز� �ه� و�ي 'ت �ـ � ء�اي ذع�ل ہ� ۦ ذ ہ� �مهم ذ� ع�ل �ي و�ي ڪ ز� �ه� و�ي 'ت �ـ � ء�اي ذع�ل ہ� ۦ ذ ہ� ذ�

� م�ن وا �ان �ن ك م�ة� و�إ ح� 'ب� و� �ـ �ت ذ�ك ذ� ٱ ذ� � م�ن ٱ وا �ان �ن ك م�ة� و�إ ح� 'ب� و� �ـ �ت ذ�ك ذ� ٱ ذ� ٱ�ين1 ' م3ب �ـ �ف�ى ض�ل ل ل ��ق� ل �ين1ذ� ' م3ب �ـ �ف�ى ض�ل ل ل ��ق� ل ذ� Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when

He sent among them an Messenger from among He sent among them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture and sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error. error.

(Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164)(Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164)



NOTE: NOTE: Systematic approaches in the Prophetic Systematic approaches in the Prophetic educational approacheseducational approaches

1.1. He would rehearse to them His Signs He would rehearse to them His Signs ((AayatAayat), ), 2.2. Then he would sanctify them (i.e. purify and Then he would sanctify them (i.e. purify and

prepare the inner with prepare the inner with Adab Adab / / Akhlaq Akhlaq / / TazkiyyahTazkiyyah), ), and and

3.3. And then only he would instruct them (actual And then only he would instruct them (actual teaching teaching – – Ta’alim Ta’alim - - takes place) in the Scripture takes place) in the Scripture ((Al-Qur’anAl-Qur’an) ) and Wisdom and Wisdom ((As- SunnahAs- Sunnah)―)―



�ال� سول1 إ �ا م�ن ر� ن س�� ذ�و�م�ا أ �ال� ذ� سول1 إ �ا م�ن ر� ن س�� ذ�و�م�ا أ ذ�

� لل ن� � �إ ط�اع� ب �ي �ل ہ�‌ ٱ �ذ� لل ن� � �إ ط�اع� ب �ي �ل ہ�‌ ٱ ذ�

“We sent not an Messenger but to be obeyed, in accordance with the Will of Allah”

(Qur’an: an-Nisa’: 4: 64)



�موك� ح�ك �ى' ي ت ون� ح� م�ن �ك� ال� ي ب �موك� ذ�ف�ال� و�ر� ح�ك �ى' ي ت ون� ح� م�ن �ك� ال� ي ب ذ�ف�ال� و�ر� Aف�ى � �ج�دوا م� ال� ي �ه ث ن � ج�ر� ب ذ�ف�يم�ا ش� � ف�ىA ذ� �ج�دوا م� ال� ي �ه ث ن � ج�ر� ب ذ�ف�يم�ا ش� ذ�

� �موا ل س� ت� و�ي ا م�م�ا ق�ض� �نفس� ح�ر� ذ�أ �� ل ذ � ہ� �موا ل س� ت� و�ي ا م�م�ا ق�ض� �نفس� ح�ر� ذ�أ �� ل ذ ہ�ا �ي ل � ��ت ل اذ� �ي ل � ��ت ل ذ�

““But no, by thy Lord, they can have no (real) But no, by thy Lord, they can have no (real) Faith, until they make thee (Muhammad) Faith, until they make thee (Muhammad) judge in all disputes between them, and find in judge in all disputes between them, and find in their souls no resistance against thy decisions, their souls no resistance against thy decisions, but submit to them (your decision) with the but submit to them (your decision) with the fullest submission.”(fullest submission.”(yu-sal-limu taslee-mayu-sal-limu taslee-ma))

(Qur’an: an-Nisa’: 4: 65)(Qur’an: an-Nisa’: 4: 65)



�م �ي ل �س� �م ، ت ال �س� �مإ �ي ل �س� �م ، ت ال �س� إ

ArabicArabic : “submission, resignation, : “submission, resignation, surrender, reconciliation (to the surrender, reconciliation (to the will of God), acceptance, etc.”will of God), acceptance, etc.”



�� ل �� ف ا ف" ہ ذ$ س% ہ�ى ٱل ا( ل$و ل- ذ� ا( ٱ ل.و ف/ ف0( ف1 ہ�2 �ل ف ف3 ٱ ��ل ف4 56 ا �ف�� ل �� ف ا ف" ہ ذ$ س% ہ�ى ٱل ا( ل$و ل- ذ� ا( ٱ ل.و ف/ ف0( ف1 ہ�2 �ل ف ف3 ٱ ��ل ف4 56 ا ف� ہ1‌� 56 ف7 ف�9ذ8 ہ� ٱل فوٲ ل7 ل- ا( ل;و ہ> =� ف ف< ف@ا Aف� ہ1‌ 56 ف7 ف�9ذ8 ہ� ٱل فوٲ ل7 ل- ا( ل;و ہ> =� ف ف< ف@ا Aف

1B ل ہ>8 /�ل A�B ل Cل Dف ذ Eل فل لH ۥ I� ف )J1ہB ل ہ>8 /�ل A�B ل Cل Dف ذ Eل فل لH ۥ I� ف )Jہ

O ye who believe! enter into Islam O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow not the whole-heartedly; and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an avowed enemy. an avowed enemy.

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)



�اع �ب �ت �اعإ �ب �ت إ

ArabicArabic : : “following, adherence, “following, adherence, compliance, observance of, etc.”compliance, observance of, etc.”



�ه� لل 3ون� ب ح� ت نت �ن ك ٱق إ ذ� �ه� ذ� لل 3ون� ب ح� ت نت �ن ك ٱق إ ذ� ذ�ف� � �ه و�ي لل م ك � ب �ى ي �عون �ب ت ذ�ف� Kذ ٱ ذ� Lذ ف� ٱ � �ه و�ي لل م ك � ب �ى ي �عون �ب ت ذ�ف� Kذ ٱ ذ� Lذ ٱ

ي ح� �ه غ�فو ر� لل و� �ك وب ذن �ك �Bل ل �B ل ٱ � ذ�‌ يذ� ح� �ه غ�فو ر� لل و� �ك وب ذن �ك �Bل ل �B ل ٱ � ذ�‌ ذ�

Say: "If ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah Say: "If ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31) (Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31)



�ه� لل سول� ف�ى ر� �ك �ان� ل �ق� ك ٱل ذ� �ه� ذ� لل سول� ف�ى ر� �ك �ان� ل �ق� ك ٱل ذ� ذ� � جوا � �ان� ي �م�ن ك � ل ن و�ةO ح�س�

ذ�أ NB ل � ذ� جوا � �ان� ي �م�ن ك � ل ن و�ةO ح�س� ذ�أ NB ل ذ�

�ه� لل �ر� �خ�ر� و�ذ�ك أ م� � ي �ه� و� ٱلل ذ� ٱ Aذ ذ� ٱ �ه� ٱ لل �ر� �خ�ر� و�ذ�ك أ م� � ي �ه� و� ٱلل ذ� ٱ Aذ ذ� ٱ ٱا �ي �ث ��ك ال �ي �ث ��ك ل

““Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Final Day, and who engages much in the praise of Allah.”praise of Allah.”

(Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21) (Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21)



Oم� ل ع�ArabicArabic : “knowledge, learning, : “knowledge, learning,

cognition, intellection, etc.”cognition, intellection, etc.”



�ه� ع� �ك� ب س� ل ف م�ا ل� � �و�ال� ت ‌B ذل ۦ ذ� Oه� ع� ذ� �ك� ب س� ل ف م�ا ل� � �و�ال� ت ‌B ذل ۦ ذ� Oذفؤ�اد� �ص�ر� و� ب ع� و� لس� �ن� ذ�إ ٱ ذ� ٱ ذ� فؤ�اد� ٱ �ص�ر� و� ب ع� و� لس� �ن� ذ�إ ٱ ذ� ٱ ذ� ٱZو ـ ه م� �ان� ع� ]�ك� ك 'Aٮ �ـ و�ل

ل3 أ �ك ذ� Zوذ ـ ه م� �ان� ع� ]�ك� ك 'Aٮ �ـ و�ل ل3 أ �ك ذ� ذ

““And pursue not that of which thou hast And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge; for every act of hearing, no knowledge; for every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) will be or of seeing or of (feeling in) will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”

(Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 36)(Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 36)



�ذ�ين� ل � �خ�ذوا �ت � ال� ت وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل ا 3 ي� 'Aأ �ـ ٱي ٱ Pذ�ين� ف� ل � �خ�ذوا �ت � ال� ت وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل ا 3 ي� 'Aأ �ـ ٱي ٱ Pف

�ذ�ين� ل ا م�ن� �ع� ا و�ل هز �ك � د�ين �خ�ذوا ٱت �� ل A� ل ذ� �ذ�ين� ٱ ل ا م�ن� �ع� ا و�ل هز �ك � د�ين �خ�ذوا ٱت �� ل A� ل ذ� ٱف�ار� ك و� �ك ل 'ب� م�ن ق� �ـ �ت ك � وا وت ذ�أ ٱ ذ� ذ� ذ� ف�ار� ٱ ك و� �ك ل 'ب� م�ن ق� �ـ �ت ك � وا وت ذ�أ ٱ ذ� ذ� ذ� ٱ�ين� م�ن م م3 نت �ن ك �ه� إ لل � �قوا ت �ا و� �ي ل � ذ�أ ٱ ٱ ف0‌� Aين�ذ� م�ن م م3 نت �ن ك �ه� إ لل � �قوا ت �ا و� �ي ل � ذ�أ ٱ ٱ ف0‌� Aذ

““O ye who believe! Take not for friends and O ye who believe! Take not for friends and protectors those who take your religion for protectors those who take your religion for a mockery or sport,― whether among those a mockery or sport,― whether among those who received the Scripture before you, or who received the Scripture before you, or among those who reject Faith; but fear ye among those who reject Faith; but fear ye Allah if ye have Faith (indeed).” Allah if ye have Faith (indeed).”

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



�ظر� �ن �ي �ه� ف�ل �ل �ي ل �ن� خ� ء ع�ل�ى د�ي �م�ر� �ل �ظر� ا �ن �ي �ه� ف�ل �ل �ي ل �ن� خ� ء ع�ل�ى د�ي �م�ر� �ل ا�ل ال خ� م� م�ن� ي �ح�دك �لأ ال خ� م� م�ن� ي �ح�دك أ

““A person is upon the religion (way of life) A person is upon the religion (way of life) of the ones (friends) he is close to, therefore of the ones (friends) he is close to, therefore each of you must look to whom you (love to each of you must look to whom you (love to be or) are close to.”be or) are close to.”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

Our Prophet s.a.w. advices and warns us Muslims:Our Prophet s.a.w. advices and warns us Muslims:




و�ا اء�ل اء� ، و�س� �ر� ب �ك و�ا ال ال�س و�ا ج� اء�ل اء� ، و�س� �ر� ب �ك و�ا ال ال�س ج��م�اء� �عل �م�اء�ال �عل ، ، ال

�م�اء� �حك �طو�ا ال ال �م�اء�و�خ� �حك �طو�ا ال ال و�خ�

““Be in the company of the elders (who are Be in the company of the elders (who are noble in Allah’s sight), seek the answers noble in Allah’s sight), seek the answers from the learned Islamic scholars, and from the learned Islamic scholars, and interact with the wise.”interact with the wise.”

((HadithHadith))

Our Prophet s.a.w. Advices us Muslims:Our Prophet s.a.w. Advices us Muslims:


وا ع�م�ن� �ظر �ن ف�ان �ع�ل�م د�ي �ن� ه�ذ�ال وا ع�م�ن� إ �ظر �ن ف�ان �ع�ل�م د�ي �ن� ه�ذ�ال إم ك � خذو�ن� د�ين �أ مت ك � خذو�ن� د�ين �أ ت

““Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of the of the DEENDEEN (Religion), so look thoroughly (Religion), so look thoroughly into the person from whom you acquire (the into the person from whom you acquire (the knowledge of) your knowledge of) your DEENDEEN (Religion).” (Religion).”

Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rahm.a) advices and Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rahm.a) advices and warns us Muslims:warns us Muslims:



Oآد�ابOآد�ابArabicArabic (plural) of (plural) of AdabAdab : meaning – : meaning –

“good breeding, nurture, manners, “good breeding, nurture, manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, refinement, cultured, decorum,

propriety, social grace, educated, propriety, social grace, educated, etc.”etc.”



�الث� م� ع�ل�ى ث �د�ك و�ال� و�ا أ د�ب

� �الث� أ م� ع�ل�ى ث �د�ك و�ال� و�ا أ د�ب

� أم� ، و�حب� آل� �ك �ي �ب م� ، و�حب� آل� خ�ص�ال1 ، حب� ن �ك �ي �ب خ�ص�ال1 ، حب� ن

آن� �قر� �وة�ال �ال �ه� ، و�ت �ت �ي آن�ب �قر� �وة�ال �ال �ه� ، و�ت �ت �ي ب

Our Prophet s.a.w. Advices us Muslims:Our Prophet s.a.w. Advices us Muslims:

““Educate (nurture) your children upon three Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: To Love your Prophet (things: To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),s.a.w.),And to love the Family members of his And to love the Family members of his household (household (AaliAali MuhammadMuhammad), and (learn) to ), and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”recite Al-Qur’an.”

((Hadith narrated by TabraniHadith narrated by Tabrani))



Imam ‘Abdullah al-Mubarak (rahm.a) give us a sound but truly pertinent advice for us Muslims:

�د�ب �أل �ل1 م�ن� ا �ي �ل�ى ق�ل �ح�ن إ �د�بن �أل �ل1 م�ن� ا �ي �ل�ى ق�ل �ح�ن إ ن�ع�ل�م �ير1م�ن� ال �ث �ل�ى ك ج م�ن� إ �ع�ل�مأخ�ر� �ير1م�ن� ال �ث �ل�ى ك ج م�ن� إ أخ�ر�

“We are (much) in need of a little adab, from (that of) going out (seeking) after much of ‘ilm (knowledge)”



ذ ل� ل= 56 ف3 /�ف ل4( Hل Qل فAٲ Rذ ف4( Aف ذ ۥ ہ� ہ% Tل I)4ف ذ1 ہ/ ف1 ہ.8 ہ/ Uذ Vل ذل ہXٱ 6ى فل Aذ ف4( ل�ى ہ> .� ف ذٱل ل� ل= 56 ف3 /�ف ل4( Hل Qل فAٲ Rذ ف4( Aف ذ ۥ ہ� ہ% Tل I)4ف ذ1 ہ/ ف1 ہ.8 ہ/ Uذ Vل ذل ہXٱ 6ى فل Aذ ف4( ل�ى ہ> .� ف ٱل � ‌

““The Prophet is closer to the Believers than The Prophet is closer to the Believers than their own selves, and his wives are their their own selves, and his wives are their mothers.”mothers.”

(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33 : 63)(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33 : 63)



�ال� ا إ gر� ه� أ � ع�ل ك hل ـ � ذ�قل ال� أ ذ� ذ� �ال� ذ� ا إ gر� ه� أ � ع�ل ك hل ـ � ذ�قل ال� أ ذ� ذ� ذ�� ب ق �م�و�د�ة� ف�ى ‌Y6 ذ� ذ� ٱ ذ� �ٱ ب ق �م�و�د�ة� ف�ى ‌Y6 ذ� ذ� ٱ ذ� ٱ

Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin.“ except the love of those near of kin.“

(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42 : 23)(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42 : 23)



ن� � � ب ق�د�موا � ال� ت وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل ا 3 ي� 'Aأ �ـ ذ�ي ٱ Pن� ف � � ب ق�د�موا � ال� ت وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل ا 3 ي� 'Aأ �ـ ذ�ي ٱ Pف

�ن� � إ لل � �قوا ت �ه� و� ول س �ه� و�ر� لل �د�ى� �ي ف�‌ ٱ ٱ ۦ‌� �ن� ٱ � إ لل � �قوا ت �ه� و� ول س �ه� و�ر� لل �د�ى� �ي ف�‌ ٱ ٱ ۦ‌� ٱ�ي م�يعO ع�ل �ه� س� �Bلل ل �يٱ م�يعO ع�ل �ه� س� �Bلل ل ٱ

““O ye who believe! put not yourselves O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before Allah and His Messenger: forward before Allah and His Messenger: but fear Allah: for Allah is He who hears and but fear Allah: for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.”knows all things.”

(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49 : 1)(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49 : 1)



كو�ر كو�رش� ش�ArabicArabic (plural) : “thankfulness, (plural) : “thankfulness, gratefulness, acknowledgement, gratefulness, acknowledgement, gratitude, laudation, praise, etc.”gratitude, laudation, praise, etc.”



ت � ڪ ]�ن ش� �ٮ ل 3ك ب �ذ�ن� ر� �أ � ت ذ�و�إ ذ� ذ� ذ� ت � ڪ ]�ن ش� �ٮ ل 3ك ب �ذ�ن� ر� �أ � ت ذ�و�إ ذ� ذ� ذ��ن� إ ت �ف� ]�ن ڪ �ٮ و�ل �ك ز�يد�ن

� ذ�أل� ذ� �ن� ذ�‌� إ ت �ف� ]�ن ڪ �ٮ و�ل �ك ز�يد�ن� ذ�أل� ذ� ذ�‌�

د�ي �ى ل�ش� �Bع�ذ�اب ل د�ي �ى ل�ش� �Bع�ذ�اب ل

““And remember! your Lord caused to be And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): "If ye are grateful, I declared (publicly): "If ye are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; but if will add more (favours) unto you; but if ye show ingratitude, truly My ye show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed.” punishment is terrible indeed.”

(Q: IBRAHIM: 14: 7)(Q: IBRAHIM: 14: 7)



ف�ة1 3 'ن� م�ن ن ـ �نس� إ �ا ن � ل �ا خ� �ن ذ]إ ذ� ٱ Oف�ة1 ذ 3 'ن� م�ن ن ـ �نس� إ �ا ن � ل �ا خ� �ن ذ]إ ذ� ٱ Oذ'ه �ـ ن ع� �يه� ف�ج� �ل ت � ا ن ش� � ذ�أ ذ� �� ل 'ه ذ� �ـ ن ع� �يه� ف�ج� �ل ت � ا ن ش� � ذ�أ ذ� �� ل ذ�

ا gص�ير� ا ب م�ي ف\س� اع gص�ير� ا ب م�ي ف\س� ع ا � اك �م�ا ش� �يل� إ ب لس� 'ه �ـ ن �ا ه�د� �ن ��إ ل ٱ ا ذ� � اك �م�ا ش� �يل� إ ب لس� 'ه �ـ ن �ا ه�د� �ن ��إ ل ٱ ذ�

ا gورف� �م�ا ك او�إ gورف� �م�ا ك Verily We created Man from a drop of Verily We created Man from a drop of و�إmingled sperm, in order to try him: so We mingled sperm, in order to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way: whether he be We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will). grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).

(Qur’an: al-Insan: 72: 2-3) (Qur’an: al-Insan: 72: 2-3)



�ع�م�ال �ع�م�الأ أArabicArabic : (plural of ‘ : (plural of ‘AmalAmal) : “doing, ) : “doing,

practice, course of action, practice, course of action, working, application through working, application through

deeds, etc.”deeds, etc.”



ون� �قول �م� ت � ل وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل ا 3 ي� 'Aأ �ـ ٱي Pون� ف �قول �م� ت � ل وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل ا 3 ي� 'Aأ �ـ ٱي Pف

gا ع�ند� ت ر� م� �ب ع�لون� ڪ � ذOم�ا ال� ت gا ع�ند� ذ ت ر� م� �ب ع�لون� ڪ � ذOم�ا ال� ت ذون� ع�ل � � م�ا ال� ت وا �قول �ن ت �ه� أ ذلل ون�ٱ ع�ل � � م�ا ال� ت وا �قول �ن ت �ه� أ ذلل ٱ

““O ye who believe! why say ye that which O ye who believe! why say ye that which ye do not? ye do not? Grievously odious is it in the sight of Allah Grievously odious is it in the sight of Allah that ye say that which ye do not.”that ye say that which ye do not.”

(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3) (Qur’an: Saff: 61: 2-3)



�ل �ي ب �لس� �ي ب س�ArabicArabic : “way, road, path, cause etc.” : “way, road, path, cause etc.”

Similar or related to : Similar or related to : اط اطص�ر� ص�ر�



�ك � م�ن د�ين وا �ف�ر �ذ�ين� ك ل ]�س� �ٮ م� ي � ذ�ي ٱ Aذ ذ� ٱ �ك � م�ن د�ين وا �ف�ر �ذ�ين� ك ل ]�س� �ٮ م� ي � ذ�ي ٱ Aذ ذ� ٱ �ك ت ل م�

� م� أ � ي ش� ه و� ش� � ذ�ف�ال� ت ذ� ذ_ Aذ ذ� ٱ ہ‌� Aذ ذ ٱ ذ� Aذ ذ �ك ت ل م�� م� أ � ي ش� ه و� ش� � ذ�ف�ال� ت ذ� ذ_ Aذ ذ� ٱ ہ‌� Aذ ذ ٱ ذ� Aذ ذ

�ى م�ت � ن ك � ت ع�ل م�� و�أ �ك ذ\د�ين ذ� ذ� ذ� ذ� �ى ذ� م�ت � ن ك � ت ع�ل م�� و�أ �ك ذ\د�ين ذ� ذ� ذ� ذ� ذ�

'م� د�ي �ـ ل � إ م �ك ض�يت ل �و�ر� ‌ I� ل ذ� ذ� 'م� د�يٱ �ـ ل � إ م �ك ض�يت ل �و�ر� ‌ I� ل ذ� ذ� ٱ

““This day have those who reject Faith given up This day have those who reject Faith given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but fear Me. This day have I perfected your fear Me. This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favour upon religion for you, completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.”religion.”

(QUR’AN: MAA-IDAH: 5: 3)(QUR’AN: MAA-IDAH: 5: 3)



ال� � �اف� ف�ل � ڪ وا �نف�ر �ي ون� ل م�ن م �ان� ذAو�م�ا ك �‌N� ل ذ� ذ� ال� ٱ � �اف� ف�ل � ڪ وا �نف�ر �ي ون� ل م�ن م �ان� ذAو�م�ا ك �‌N� ل ذ� ذ� ٱ � �ف�ق�هوا �ت �ي ]�ف� ل ق� م� ط�اٮ ل� ف� �ف�ر� م�ن ك NBن ل ذ ل� Iذ N� ل � ذ� �ف�ق�هوا �ت �ي ]�ف� ل ق� م� ط�اٮ ل� ف� �ف�ر� م�ن ك NBن ل ذ ل� Iذ N� ل ذ� � ج�عوAا �ذ�ا ر� م�ه إ � ق� وا نذ�ر �ي لد�ين� و�ل ذ�ف�ى Aذ � ٱ ج�عوAا �ذ�ا ر� م�ه إ � ق� وا نذ�ر �ي لد�ين� و�ل ذ�ف�ى Aذ ٱ

ون� ذ�ر � �ه ي �ع�ل � ل �ل ذLإ ذ� ذ ہ� ون�ذ� ذ�ر � �ه ي �ع�ل � ل �ل ذLإ ذ� ذ ہ� ذ�

Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent from every expedition remained behind, contingent from every expedition remained behind, they could devote themselves to studies in religion they could devote themselves to studies in religion ((yufaqqih fid-deenyufaqqih fid-deen)) and admonish the people when and admonish the people when they return to them― that thus they (may learn) to they return to them― that thus they (may learn) to guard themselves (against evil).guard themselves (against evil).

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122)(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 122)



� �ذ�ي ال �ل �ه� ا �لف�ق�ي ل� ا �ه� ك �لف�ق�ي �ن� ا � إ � أال �ذ�ي ال �ل �ه� ا �لف�ق�ي ل� ا �ه� ك �لف�ق�ي �ن� ا � إ أالح�م�ة� الله� �اس� م�ن� ر� �لن ط ا �ق�ن ح�م�ة� الله� ي �اس� م�ن� ر� �لن ط ا �ق�ن ي � هم� م�ن� ع�ذ�اب� الله� و�ال ؤ�ام�ن � و�ي هم� م�ن� ع�ذ�اب� الله� و�ال ؤ�ام�ن و�ي�هم� ف�ي م�ع�اص�ي الله� خ�ص ل ر� �هم� ف�ي م�ع�اص�ي الله�ي خ�ص ل ر� ي

““A learned A learned faqqihfaqqih (scholar & teacher) is (scholar & teacher) is truly faqqihtruly faqqih, one who , one who does not cause others to feel despair from receiving the mercy of 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 Allah (i.e. Not overly strict and too ‘harsh’); and neither does he (give the impression by his behaviour as if he is) anyone can avert (give the impression by his behaviour as if he is) anyone can avert or withhold the wrath (punishment) of Allah, nor allows or withhold the wrath (punishment) of Allah, nor allows opportunity (by giving dispensation) for anyone to disobey Allah opportunity (by giving dispensation) for anyone to disobey Allah (i.e. He is not inappropriately lax and too ‘nice’).(i.e. He is not inappropriately lax and too ‘nice’).

((Hilyatul-Auliya: 1-73 – as quoted by M.Natsir in Fiqhud-Da’wahHilyatul-Auliya: 1-73 – as quoted by M.Natsir in Fiqhud-Da’wah))

Wise saying of Sayyidna Ali r.a:TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


�ذ�ين� ل �مون� و� ل � �ذ�ين� ي ل �و�ى ت � ٱق ه� ي ذ\ ٱ ذ� ذ� �ذ�ين� ذ� ل �مون� و� ل � �ذ�ين� ي ل �و�ى ت � ٱق ه� ي ذ\ ٱ ذ� ذ� ذ�'ب� �ـ ب

� أ � وا و�ل �ر أ �ذ�ك �ت �م�ا ي �ن �مو إ ل � ذ�ال� ي ذ� ٱ ف‌� 'ب�ذ\ �ـ ب

� أ � وا و�ل �ر أ �ذ�ك �ت �م�ا ي �ن �مو إ ل � ذ�ال� ي ذ� ٱ ف‌� ذ\

““Say (O Muhammad): Are those who know Say (O Muhammad): Are those who know equal with those who know not? But only men equal with those who know not? But only men of understanding will pay heed.”of understanding will pay heed.”

(Qur’an: az-Zumar: 39: 9)(Qur’an: az-Zumar: 39: 9)



�ه� لل �ل�ى س�ن ق� م�م�ن د�ع�ا إ� ٱو�م� أ �Aذ Lذ �ه� ذ لل �ل�ى س�ن ق� م�م�ن د�ع�ا إ� ٱو�م� أ �Aذ Lذ ذ

�ى م�ن� �ن �ن ا و�ق�ال� إ � 'ل �Lو�ع�م�ل� ص�ـ �ى م�ن� ل �ن �ن ا و�ق�ال� إ � 'ل �Lو�ع�م�ل� ص�ـ ل�م�ين� ل ذ�م ذ� �م�ين�ٱ ل ذ�م ذ� ٱ

Who is better in speech than one who calls Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works righteousness, and says (men) to Allah, works righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"? "I am of those who bow in Islam"?

(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33)(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33)



� ع�ل�ى' لل �ل�ى � إ عوAا � �يل�ىA أ ب 'ذ�ه� س� �ق ه�ـ ہ�‌ ٱ ذ� ۦ � ع�ل�ى' ذ� لل �ل�ى � إ عوAا � �يل�ىA أ ب 'ذ�ه� س� �ق ه�ـ ہ�‌ ٱ ذ� ۦ ذ��ه� لل 'ن� ـ ح� � و�س �ع�ن �ب ت � و�م�ن� �ن ة1 أ �ص�ير� ٱب ذ� �‌Y ٱ �ه� ا( لل 'ن� ـ ح� � و�س �ع�ن �ب ت � و�م�ن� �ن ة1 أ �ص�ير� ٱب ذ� �‌Y ٱ ا(

�ين� ر�ك م � م�ن� �ن ذbو�م�ا أ ذ� ٱ �ين�ا( ر�ك م � م�ن� �ن ذbو�م�ا أ ذ� ٱ ا(

Say thou: "This my way: I do invite unto Say thou: "This my way: I do invite unto Allah― on evidence clear as the seeing with Allah― on evidence clear as the seeing with one's eyes I and whoever follows me: Glory to one's eyes I and whoever follows me: Glory to Allah! and never will I join gods with Allah!" Allah! and never will I join gods with Allah!"

(Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 108) (Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 108)



““And verily, the learned (‘And verily, the learned (‘ulamaulama – the Islamic – the Islamic scholars) are the heirs of the Prophets. The scholars) are the heirs of the Prophets. The Prophets have not bequeathed Prophets have not bequeathed dinardinar nor nor dirhamdirham, , but have only left Sacred Knowledge, and whoever but have only left Sacred Knowledge, and whoever has taken this has taken an enormous share.”has taken this has taken an enormous share.”

((HADITH REPORTED BY ABU DAWUD, TIRMIDZIHADITH REPORTED BY ABU DAWUD, TIRMIDZI))

Our Prophet s.a.w. advices us Muslims:Our Prophet s.a.w. advices us Muslims:TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


Our Prophet s.a.w. warns us Muslims:Our Prophet s.a.w. warns us Muslims:TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


"Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from "Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the) people, rather he takes away the (hearts of the) people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its specialists (the knowledge by taking away its specialists (the scholars), until there are no more scholars left, scholars), until there are no more scholars left, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and when they are asked, and give and when they are asked, and give fatwasfatwas (they (they give) without knowledge, so they misguide and give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.”are misguided.”

((HADITH REPORTED BY HADITH REPORTED BY ASHAAB AS-SUNNAN ASHAAB AS-SUNNAN FROM IBNU ‘UMAR FROM IBNU ‘UMAR R.AR.A.).)

Our Prophet s.a.w. warns us Muslims:Our Prophet s.a.w. warns us Muslims:TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


�ه م�ن �ر �ب ك� �كO ، و�أ �ه�ت �مO مت �رO ع�ال �ي �ب ادOك �ه ف�س� م�ن �ر �ب ك� �كO ، و�أ �ه�ت �مO مت �رO ع�ال �ي �ب ادOك ف�س�

�س�ك �ن �س�كج�اه�لO مت �ن ج�اه�لO مت ، Oم�ة� �ن� ع�ظ�ي �م�ي �ع�ال �ةO ف�ي ال �ن �م�ةO ، هم�ا ف�ت �ن� ع�ظ�ي �م�ي �ع�ال �ةO ف�ي ال �ن هم�ا ف�ت

�م�س�ك �ت �ه� ي �ن �ه�م�ا ف�ي د�ي �م�ن� ب �م�س�كل �ت �ه� ي �ن �ه�م�ا ف�ي د�ي �م�ن� ب ل

Imam Burhanuddin rahm.a:

““An immoral man of learning is a great evil,An immoral man of learning is a great evil,yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.Both are a great trial everywhere,Both are a great trial everywhere,to whomever depends to them both, to whomever depends to them both, in holding on to his religion”in holding on to his religion”

(Quoted by Imam al-Zarnuji in – “Kitab Ta’lim Muta’allim TarIqIt Ta’allum)(Quoted by Imam al-Zarnuji in – “Kitab Ta’lim Muta’allim TarIqIt Ta’allum)



�ن �دي �ا مه�ت �ن �ا ه�اد�ي �ن �هم� اج�ع�ل �نالل �دي �ا مه�ت �ن �ا ه�اد�ي �ن �هم� اج�ع�ل الل

ALLAA-HUM-MAJ-’AL-NAA HAA-DEE-NAA MUH-TA-DEEN

O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .

LET US MAKE THIS DU’A (SUPPLICATION):LET US MAKE THIS DU’A (SUPPLICATION):TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


GHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA LAA- MU-DwIL-LEEN

Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.

�ن �ي � مض�ل �ن� و�ال �ي ض�ال �ر� �نغ�ي �ي � مض�ل �ن� و�ال �ي ض�ال �ر� غ�ي

LET US MAKE THIS DU’A (SUPPLICATION):LET US MAKE THIS DU’A (SUPPLICATION):TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


ج�ه�اد ج�ه�اد ج�ه�د�ج�ه�د�ArabicArabic : “endeavour, strive with utmost, labour, : “endeavour, strive with utmost, labour,

exhaust every effort, fight, exert, wear out, exhaust every effort, fight, exert, wear out, fatigue, try with one’s utmost capacity etc.” in a fatigue, try with one’s utmost capacity etc.” in a

cause.cause.

NoteNote: from this term is also derived word : from this term is also derived word ه�اد� ت �ج� �ه�ادإ ت �ج� إmeaning: diligent, industrious, etc. meaning: diligent, industrious, etc. – “– “exhaustion rather exhaustion rather than mere exertion of a scholar’s ability to derive a religious ruling.”than mere exertion of a scholar’s ability to derive a religious ruling.”



� �ن ل ب � س �ن د�ي � �ن �ا ل � ف�ين 'ه�دوا ـ �ذ�ين� ج� ل �و� ‌) ذ ل� Pذ � ٱ �ن ل ب � س �ن د�ي � �ن �ا ل � ف�ين 'ه�دوا ـ �ذ�ين� ج� ل �و� ‌) ذ ل� Pذ ٱ�ين� ن س� م �م�ع� �ه� ل لل �ن� ذLو�إ ذ� ٱ �ين�ٱ ن س� م �م�ع� �ه� ل لل �ن� ذLو�إ ذ� ٱ ٱ

““And those who strive in Our (Cause)― We And those who strive in Our (Cause)― We will certainly guide them to Our Paths: for will certainly guide them to Our Paths: for verily Allah is with those who do right.”verily Allah is with those who do right.”

(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69)(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69)



�ص�ام �ع�ت �ص�امإ �ع�ت إArabicArabic : “clinging, adherence, : “clinging, adherence,

preservation, guarding, maintain etc.”preservation, guarding, maintain etc.”

�ل �لح�ب ح�بArabic Arabic : rope, cable, cord, etc.” : rope, cable, cord, etc.”



ا و�ال� �ه� ج�م�ي لل ل� �ح� � ب �ص�موا ت �\و� ل ٱ ذ� ذ\ ا و�ال� ٱ �ه� ج�م�ي لل ل� �ح� � ب �ص�موا ت �\و� ل ٱ ذ� ذ\ ٱ� قوا �ف�ر� �ت قوا �ف�ر� �ت ‌� ‌

““And hold fast, all together by the rope which And hold fast, all together by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves;”divided among yourselves;”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103)(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103)



Importance of knowing History of Islam Importance of knowing History of Islam and the Muslims Scholastic Heritageand the Muslims Scholastic Heritage

There is only One Islam.There is only One Islam. Importance of “Importance of “Sanad al-Muttasil”Sanad al-Muttasil” i.e. historical continuity and unbroken i.e. historical continuity and unbroken

scholastic-link without truncation (nor scholastic-link without truncation (nor amnesia).amnesia).



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““O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those charged with authority Messenger and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ in anything among among you. If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: that if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: that is best, and most suitable for final is best, and most suitable for final determination.” determination.”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59)(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59)



�د ي �و�ح� �دت ي �و�ح� تArabicArabic : “unification, belief in the unity of : “unification, belief in the unity of

God, attestation to the Oneness of God, attestation to the Oneness of God, etc.”God, etc.” The opposite is: “setting up The opposite is: “setting up partners, associates” .. etc. to Allah – partners, associates” .. etc. to Allah – ‘shirk’‘shirk’

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�ة ]�ك 'Aٮ �ـ م�ل �ال� هو� و� 'ه� إ �ـ �ل �ه ال� إ ن� �ه أ لل ه�د� ذ�ش� ٱ ۥ �ة ٱ ]�ك 'Aٮ �ـ م�ل �ال� هو� و� 'ه� إ �ـ �ل �ه ال� إ ن� �ه أ لل ه�د� ذ�ش� ٱ ۥ ٱ

�ال� 'ه� إ �ـ �ل ق� ال� إ � ا ب �[ � ق�اٮ م ع� � وا و�ل �و�أ ‌nہ dذ ذ� ٱ ف� ع ذ� ذ� �ال� ٱ 'ه� إ �ـ �ل ق� ال� إ � ا ب �[ � ق�اٮ م ع� � وا و�ل �و�أ ‌nہ dذ ذ� ٱ ف� ع ذ� ذ� ٱ

ح�ڪ�يم ع�ز�يز ذ�هو� ٱ ذ� ح�ڪ�يمٱ ع�ز�يز ذ�هو� ٱ ذ� ٱ

““There is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah There is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah His angels and those endued with knowledge, His angels and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on justice. There is no god but He, standing firm on justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.” the Exalted in Power, the Wise.”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18)(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18)



�اد�ة� �ع�ب ر� ب ا و�ال� ي � 'ل م� ع�م� ص�ـ � ي ذ_ف� bذ L� ل � ذ� ذ\ �اد�ة� ذ� �ع�ب ر� ب ا و�ال� ي � 'ل م� ع�م� ص�ـ � ي ذ_ف� bذ L� ل � ذ� ذ\ ذ�ا �ح� �ه� أ ب ف�ر� ع اۦ �ح� �ه� أ ب ف�ر� ع ۦ

““... let him work righteousness, and in the ... let him work righteousness, and in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner (to worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner (to Allah, Who alone is God)."Allah, Who alone is God)."

(Qur’an: al-Kahfi: 18: 113)(Qur’an: al-Kahfi: 18: 113)



�ع�ظه �ه� و�هو� ي ن � 'ن ل م�ـ � ق�ال� ل ۥو�إ ۦ ذ� ٱ Oذ �ع�ظه ذ� �ه� و�هو� ي ن � 'ن ل م�ـ � ق�ال� ل ۥو�إ ۦ ذ� ٱ Oذ ذ��ى� ن 'ب �ـ �ى�ي ن 'ب �ـ ي

مO ع�ظ�ي �ظ ك� ل لش� �ن� � إ �لل ر� ب �Bال� ت ل ذ� ذ� ٱ ہ�‌� ٱ ذ_ bع�ظ�يذ Oم �ظ ك� ل لش� �ن� � إ �لل ر� ب �Bال� ت ل ذ� ذ� ٱ ہ�‌� ٱ ذ_ bذ

Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him: Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him: "O my son! Join not in worship (others) with "O my son! Join not in worship (others) with Allah: for false worship is indeed the highest Allah: for false worship is indeed the highest wrong-doing.“wrong-doing.“

(Qur’an: Luqman: 13: 31)(Qur’an: Luqman: 13: 31)



�ص �خ�ال �صإ �خ�ال إArabicArabic : “sincere devotion, fidelity, : “sincere devotion, fidelity,

loyal attachment, pure or refine, loyal attachment, pure or refine, faithfulness, etc.”faithfulness, etc.”



ل�ص�ين� �ه� م لل � دوا ب � �ي �ال� ل � إ وAا م�ر ذو�م�ا أ ٱ ل�ص�ين� ذ\ �ه� م لل � دوا ب � �ي �ال� ل � إ وAا م�ر ذو�م�ا أ ٱ ذ\�ف�اء� ن لد�ين� ح �ه �ف�اء�ٱل ن لد�ين� ح �ه ٱل

““And they have been commanded no more than And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship Allah, offering Him sincere this: to worship Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being True (in faith);”devotion, being True (in faith);”

(Qur’an: al-Bayyina: 98: 5)(Qur’an: al-Bayyina: 98: 5)



ل� �ك �م�ا ل �ن �ات� و�إ �ي �الن �ع�م�ال ب �أل �م�اا �ن ل� إ �ك �م�ا ل �ن �ات� و�إ �ي �الن �ع�م�ال ب �أل �م�اا �ن إ�و�ى �و�ىام�ر�ئ� م�ا ن ام�ر�ئ� م�ا ن

Our Prophet s.a.w. said :Our Prophet s.a.w. said :

““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth of that act is (to be measured) in accordance with of that act is (to be measured) in accordance with what is intended”what is intended”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))



�ح�س�ان انإ �ح�س� إArabicArabic : : “best conduct; performance of

good deeds; righteousness; excellence; beneficence; charity, etc.”



� �ل �ه إ لل س�ن� � �م�ا أ س�ن ڪ � �و�أ ‌lف ذ� ٱ Lذ Lذ� �ل �ه إ لل س�ن� � �م�ا أ س�ن ڪ � �و�أ ‌lف ذ� ٱ Lذ Lذ

� أ اد� ف�ى ف�س� غ� � �و�ال� ت ‌oہ ذ� ذ� ٱ ذ� ٱ ذ�� أ اد� ف�ى ف�س� غ� � �و�ال� ت ‌oہ ذ� ذ� ٱ ذ� ٱ ذ�

د�ين� س� م ح�ب3 �ه� ال� ي لل �ن� ذإ ذ� ٱ د�ين�ٱ س� م ح�ب3 �ه� ال� ي لل �ن� ذإ ذ� ٱ ٱ

“... but do thou good, as Allah has been good to thee, and seek not (occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief."

(Qur’an: al-Qasas: 98: 77)



اه �ر� �ك� ت �ن �أ د�الله� ك �ع�ب �ن� ت ان أ �ح�س� �أل اها �ر� �ك� ت �ن �أ د�الله� ك �ع�ب �ن� ت ان أ �ح�س� �أل ، ، ااك� �ر� �ه ي �ن اه ف�إ �ر� ن� ت �ك �م� ت �ن� ل اك�ف�إ �ر� �ه ي �ن اه ف�إ �ر� ن� ت �ك �م� ت �ن� ل ف�إ

““Al-IhsanAl-Ihsan (righteousness or best conduct) is that (righteousness or best conduct) is that you worship (serve) Allah as though you are you worship (serve) Allah as though you are seeing Him; while you see Him not, yet truly He seeing Him; while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”sees you”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))



““So do not just study So do not just study Al-IslamAl-Islam as a subject, but you are to as a subject, but you are to subject yourself to subject yourself to Al-IslamAl-Islam””



Qur’anic Parable of The Good WordQur’anic Parable of The Good WordTAUHIDIC PARADIGMTAUHIDIC PARADIGM

Iman – ‘Amal - IhsanIman – ‘Amal - Ihsan



�ه� �ل � ل وا يب �ج� ت � وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل ا 3 ي� 'Aأ �ـ ذ�ي ٱ ٱ Pه� ف� �ل � ل وا يب �ج� ت � وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل ا 3 ي� 'Aأ �ـ ذ�ي ٱ ٱ Pف

�يڪ ي �م�ا ي ل �ذ�ا د�ع�اك سول� إ �لر� �و�ل ذ�‌ Lذ ذ� �يڪ ي �م�ا ي ل �ذ�ا د�ع�اك سول� إ �لر� �و�ل ذ�‌ Lذ ذ�

““O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah and His Messenger, when He calleth (invites) you and His Messenger, when He calleth (invites) you to that which will give you life;”to that which will give you life;”

(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 8: 24)(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 8: 24)



�م� �ل � ك �ه م�ث لل ب� ف� ض�ر� � �ر� ك � ت �ل �Nأ ل � ٱ ذ� �م� ذ� �ل � ك �ه م�ث لل ب� ف� ض�ر� � �ر� ك � ت �ل �Nأ ل � ٱ ذ� ذ� � �اب ه�ا ث ل

� �ة1 أ �ب ج�ر� ط�ي �ش� � ك �ب �Bط�ي ل pذ N� ل N� � ل �اب ه�ا ث ل� �ة1 أ �ب ج�ر� ط�ي �ش� � ك �ب �Bط�ي ل pذ N� ل N� ل

ل� �ه�ا ك ل ڪ �ىA أ ت م�اء� ت لس� عه�ا ف�ى ذ�و�ف� ٱ ل� ذ� �ه�ا ك ل ڪ �ىA أ ت م�اء� ت لس� عه�ا ف�ى ذ�و�ف� ٱ ذ�

�ال� ث � أ �ه لل ر�ب � �ه� و�ي ب ن� ر� � �إ ي ب ذ�ح� ذ� ٱ ٱ oذ �‌) ذ� ہ �ال� ن ث � أ �ه لل ر�ب � �ه� و�ي ب ن� ر� � �إ ي ب ذ�ح� ذ� ٱ ٱ oذ �‌) ذ� ہ نون� �ر �ذ�ڪ �ت �ه ي �ع�ل �اس� ل �لن ون�ذ�ل �ر �ذ�ڪ �ت �ه ي �ع�ل �اس� ل �لن ذ�ل “Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a goodly

Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that they may receive admonition.”

(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25)



SHAHADAHTAIN SHAHADAHTAIN (AL-ISLAM)(AL-ISLAM)AQEEDAH AQEEDAH (AL-IMAN)(AL-IMAN)SWOLAHSWOLAHZAKAHZAKAHFASTINGFASTINGHAJJHAJJIKHLAS IKHLAS (AL-IHSAN)(AL-IHSAN)QUDWAH / DA’WAH / QUDWAH / DA’WAH / JIHAADJIHAAD

SEEDSEEDROOTSROOTSTRUNKTRUNKLEAVESLEAVESBARKBARKITS GROWTH ITS GROWTH OVERALL QUALITYOVERALL QUALITYFRUITSFRUITS

A TREEA TREE A MUSLIMA MUSLIM



و س �ن� ر� م�ي أ �ع�ث� ف�ى �ذ�ى ب ل �هو� ـ5 ذ� ٱ و ٱ س �ن� ر� م�ي أ �ع�ث� ف�ى �ذ�ى ب ل �هو� ـ5 ذ� ٱ ٱ

�ي ك ز� �ه� و�ي 'ت �ـ � ء�اي � ع�ل وا ل � ذم� ي ہ� ۦ ذ ہ� ذ� ذ� ذ ل� Iي ذ� ك ز� �ه� و�ي 'ت �ـ � ء�اي � ع�ل وا ل � ذم� ي ہ� ۦ ذ ہ� ذ� ذ� ذ ل� Iذ � وا �ان �ن ك م�ة� و�إ ح� 'ب� و� �ـ �ت ك �مهم ع�ل ذ_و�ي ذ� ٱ ذ� � ٱ وا �ان �ن ك م�ة� و�إ ح� 'ب� و� �ـ �ت ك �مهم ع�ل ذ_و�ي ذ� ٱ ذ� ٱ

�ي ' م3ب �ـ �ف�ى ض�ل ل ل �م�ن ق� ل �� ل �يذ� ' م3ب �ـ �ف�ى ض�ل ل ل �م�ن ق� ل �� ل ذ�““It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger from among themselves, to rehearse messenger from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before, in manifest error― “had been, before, in manifest error― “

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2)(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2)



lف ہل ف�ٲ ل 8hہ sف ذل لg ٱ �gہ ف; ذل فو ٱ tل Aف �‌ذ ہ� Xہ ا( لuو sف ذ$ ف� V�ف فل ذ ل� ذ. ہ/ ف1 �cہ ف- ف0( Aف lف ہل ف�ٲ ل 8hہ sف ذل لg ٱ �gہ ف; ذل فو ٱ tل Aف �‌ذ ہ� Xہ ا( لuو sف ذ$ ف� V�ف فل ذ ل� ذ. ہ/ ف1 �cہ ف- ف0( Aفہ 8vہ ف; ذل ہw ٱ xذ Tف ذل ل�A ٱ Hل $� ف فAٱل ل0‌� ا ف9 ف� ف/1 Hہ ہ<8 Uذ ل� Hہ $� ف لw ٱل xذ �ہف 8vہ ف; ذل ہw ٱ xذ Tف ذل ل�A ٱ Hل $� ف فAٱل ل0‌� ا ف9 ف� ف/1 Hہ ہ<8 Uذ ل� Hہ $� ف لw ٱل xذ �ف

“As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise. Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will: and Allah is the Lord of the highest whom He will: and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.“bounty.“

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3)



““Undeniably, most of us may have become conditioned by the Undeniably, most of us may have become conditioned by the Secular systemSecular system.” Should we not strive now to return to the .” Should we not strive now to return to the Islamic norm? We must strive to re-orientate ourselves!Islamic norm? We must strive to re-orientate ourselves!

Islam do not label as “Islam do not label as “UkhrawUkhrawii” regarding knowledge of this ” regarding knowledge of this religion – it should be referred to as “religion – it should be referred to as “DeeniyatDeeniyat”- or “”- or “ulum-al-ulum-al-DeenDeen” from which certain aspects is regarded as “” from which certain aspects is regarded as “Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain” ” (individual personal obligation).(individual personal obligation).

While the other category is “While the other category is “Fardhu KifaayaFardhu Kifaaya” (community ” (community obligation). Complementing these are all beneficial worldly obligation). Complementing these are all beneficial worldly sciences – the ‘other’ knowledge .sciences – the ‘other’ knowledge .

The word ‘other’ in Arabic is “The word ‘other’ in Arabic is “ukhra – aakharukhra – aakhar” ” from which from which perhaps the term perhaps the term ukhrawiukhrawi originated but later misapplied).originated but later misapplied).



TOWARDS A TRULY TOWARDS A TRULY ISLAMIC EDUCATIONISLAMIC EDUCATION

Tauhiidic Tauhiidic Not integrated (dualistic) but Not integrated (dualistic) but

a single (unified) wholistic approacha single (unified) wholistic approachwithout dichotomy (secular/religious)without dichotomy (secular/religious)



‘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

(Tauhiid); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.

IIMAN Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm

‘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

(Tauhiid); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.

IIMAN Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm

RELEVANT RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY COMPLEMENTARY

KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,

Epistemology, Literature, Biology, Epistemology, Literature, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Physical Botany, Chemistry, Physical

sciences, Astronomy, Geology, sciences, Astronomy, Geology, History, Anthropology, Marine & History, Anthropology, Marine &

Space , Etc.Space , Etc.


Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm

‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;

Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)

What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life

Capability to implementing them in life

What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,

Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,

Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),

Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.

‘AMAL (ISLAM)


Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm

‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;

Learning of the Shari’ah)

Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;

Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)

What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life

Capability to implementing them in life

What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,

Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,

Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),

Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.

‘AMAL (ISLAM)RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY

KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technology

and skills, knowledge of economics, and skills, knowledge of economics, politics, social & administrative politics, social & administrative

sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the fulfilment of establishing justice, order, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical peace, harmony, prosperity, physical

with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.


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

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)

IHSAN Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm


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

Purpose / Objective

Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self

What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,

within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)

What is the Effect?

Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,

his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the

Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)

IHSAN Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm

RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:

This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requirespractical behaviour, the aspect of being practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or

the state of the Soul reflected in his the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close ). Therefore, the close

equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, psychology, behavioural sciences,

manners & discipline, etc.manners & discipline, etc.


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