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ADAB IN WORKING LIFEADAB IN WORKING LIFE

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Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc.” sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice

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ArabicArabic (plural) of (plural) of AdabAdab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, : meanings – “good breeding, decency,

nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous,

etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the

humanities, etc.”humanities, etc.”

sense of proportion and knowledge of their

rightful place in the order of things, the

absence of which indicates injustice

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““We are (much) in need of a little adab, from We are (much) in need of a little adab, from

(that of) going out (seeking) after much of (that of) going out (seeking) after much of

‘ilm (knowledge)” ‘ilm (knowledge)”

– – Imam ‘Abdullah al-MubarakImam ‘Abdullah al-Mubarak


REFLECT THE PARABLE

Information gathered are like pieces of jig-saw puzzle. It may seem quite easy to get them, especially when they seemed to be scattered about almost everywhere.

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Some people are keen to only gather them, to pick them up, to steal these pieces, and are obsessed with merely having as much of them as possible – not realizing its true meaning, its true significance, its true place and purpose.


Thus, some people may feel that they have ‘knowledge’, whereas what they possess may just be merely ‘information’.


Actually by “knowledge”, we are referring to the relevant “meaning of that subject that we seek to acquire, arriving in our soul ...”


The “Soul” (or sometimes referred to as the ‘heart’, ‘mind’ or ‘intellect’) is the spiritual Self of who we are - our cognitive essence, capable of knowing and of learning.


When we speak of “knowledge” as referring to “meaning” , it is:

“ ... the arrival of meaning of not just the subject per se, but how it relates to whatever knowledge which we already possess within our soul.”


Thus education is said to be “organic” liken to a living organism – which pertains to the growth of our soul.Education is not a mechanical construct, but it entails nurturing of something with Life – educators to be likened as the gardeners not engineers.


Actually, (in Islamic education), when acquiring any pieces of it (information), you (as students) should also be learning what its meaning and significance is, and how it is to be applied (fixed) unto what you already possess thus far – increasing your growth.


This can only be possible when such pieces are given to you by one who has true ownership of these, and who consents to give them to you and helps you with how you should understand them, and to form (or attach) them unto your own overall worldview.


Thus, you must also be learning from the right person, i.e. those who has ‘seen’ the full - the completed picture. Only they are the ones who can rightfully teach you how you are to make each pieces to become meaningful to what you already possess.


And the manner or approach towards making it meaningful (enlightening), may be seen from various perspectives (angles) amongst fellow students in the same class, because each student may have a limited vision of what the teacher was teaching.


Thus traditional teachers often encourage revision – (if individually, the Malay term used, that I remember was “menderas”), or if in group discussion, as “halaqah” (study circle).Group sharing exercise, enhances your learning.


Hadith from Ibn Mas’ud r.a.:

“ “Verily! The Qur’an is Allah’s Banquet on earth, Verily! The Qur’an is Allah’s Banquet on earth,

so learn thoroughly, then, from (or of) His Banquet.” so learn thoroughly, then, from (or of) His Banquet.” [1][1]

[1] S.M.Naquib Al-Attas “Islam and Secularism” page 150

TASAWWUR ISLAM


Thus,“ Adab” in the original basic sense (in Arabic) as it is applied in

this Hadith (MA’DABAH) is the “inviting to a banquet.”

The idea of a banquet implies the host is a man of honour and

prestige, and that many people are present; that the people who

are present are those who in the host’s estimation are deserving of

the honour of the invitation, and they are therefore people of

refined qualities and upbringing who are expected to behave as

befits their station, in speech, conduct and etiquette.” [1]

[1] S.M.Naquib Al-Attas “Islam and Secularism” page 149

TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM

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Every tree begun from a seed, and would Every tree begun from a seed, and would

grow in stages – from seedling into a plant grow in stages – from seedling into a plant

which from its onset develops several which from its onset develops several

important crucial components viz. Its roots, important crucial components viz. Its roots,

its stems which then grow into trunk and its 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 to All of these has to be nurtured and let to

grow in tandem – as and when conditions grow in tandem – as and when conditions

permits.permits.

If any of these is neglected, or process for If any of these is neglected, or process for

their growth stymied to only allow one their growth stymied to only allow one

component to be fully developed without component to be fully developed without

these others – then the tree may be harmed. these others – then the tree may be harmed.

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‘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.

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TauTauhheedic paradigmeedic paradigm

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‘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.

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RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT 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)

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.

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BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH‘‘ibadah ibadah (personal devotion / worship) (personal devotion / worship) MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction) (social transaction) MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family) (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth) JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment) (crimes & punishment) Qodha’iyahQodha’iyah (judiciary)(judiciary) jihad / Da’wah jihad / Da’wah (struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarahimarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)













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All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technologyand skills, knowledge of economics, politics, and skills, knowledge of economics, politics,

social & administrative social & administrative sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the

fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical 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”)

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‘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”)

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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’ psychology, equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.



“ Educators are like gardeners, the best of them are the local

gardeners with the most experience, who have been living with

and nurturing the plants and being the caretaker of its

ornaments. Although they are often unassuming by avoiding the

gaze of people admiring the garden, yet ignoring them is indeed

ignorant heedlessness, compounded with ingratitude, while

preferring others less able over them is injustice ”

'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour];

but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe”(Qur’an: Surah Ibrahim: 14: 7)

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

AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice


TASAWWUR ISLAM

““Ta’-dibTa’-dib”” ( ) ( ) – – preferred term for preferred term for ‘education’, ‘education’, from the from the

term term ‘Adab’ ‘Adab’ (( ) ) meaning: – meaning: –

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

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

TASAWWUR ISLAM

““From amongst the rights of a children upon their parents are, From amongst the rights of a children upon their parents are,

that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with AdabAdab and and

to be given a good name.” to be given a good name.”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Baihaqy Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Baihaqy

from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.afrom Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a.).)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS

“ “Educate (nurture – ‘Educate (nurture – ‘addibuaddibu’) your children with the best ’) your children with the best

education (education (ADABADAB).”).”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Ibnu MajahHadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Ibnu Majah))

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS

““My Lord educated me, and made My Lord educated me, and made

my education most excellent.” my education most excellent.”

(Hadith)(Hadith)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS

“Educate (nurture with Adab – ‘addibu ’) your children upon

three things: To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.), and to love the

Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad), and

(learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”

(Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Tabrani)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS

“ “ Teach your children and your family members with the best, and Teach your children and your family members with the best, and

educate them (instil in them educate them (instil in them AdabAdab).”).”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by ‘Abdur Razaq and Sa’id ibn

Manshur as quoted by Dr. ‘Abdullah Nashih ‘Ulwan)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS

““There is no gift (that you can give) to your children There is no gift (that you can give) to your children

better than (instilling in them) the good better than (instilling in them) the good AdabAdab.”.”

((Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tirmidzi Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tirmidzi ))

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS

“Honour your children by (educating) instilling in them the best Adab.”

(Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Ibnu Majah from Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a.)

TASAWWUR ISLAM

BASISBASIS

““The sign of the truly learned is the The sign of the truly learned is the

humility – in the presence of the All-humility – in the presence of the All-

Knowing, being aware of the overall Knowing, being aware of the overall

Reality (Reality (HAQIQAHHAQIQAH) in His Divine plan – ) in His Divine plan –

and striving to act with utmost justice and and striving to act with utmost justice and

decorum accordingly – decorum accordingly –

While those who are heedless and While those who are heedless and

arrogant may be said to breach the arrogant may be said to breach the ADABADAB””

TASAWWUR ISLAM

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




And [mention] when your Lord took from the children And [mention] when your Lord took from the children

of Adam - from their loins - their descendants and of Adam - from their loins - their descendants and

made them testify of themselves, [saying to them], made them testify of themselves, [saying to them],

""Am I not your Lord?Am I not your Lord?" "

They said, "They said, "Yes, we have testifiedYes, we have testified." ."

[This] - lest you should say on the day of [This] - lest you should say on the day of

Resurrection, "Indeed, we were of this unaware." Resurrection, "Indeed, we were of this unaware."

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172))



““Has there not been over Man a long period of Has there not been over Man a long period of

Time, when he was nothing--(not even) Time, when he was nothing--(not even)

mentioned?― Verily We created Man from a mentioned?― Verily We created Man from a

drop of mingled sperm, drop of mingled sperm, in order to try himin order to try him: :

so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and

Sight. Sight.

We showed him the Way: We showed him the Way: whether he be whether he be

grateful or ungratefulgrateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).” (rests on his will).”

((Qur’an: Al-Insan: 76: 1-3Qur’an: Al-Insan: 76: 1-3))

““Allah Allah witnesseswitnesses that there is no deity except Him, and that there is no deity except Him, and

[so do] the angels [so do] the angels and those of knowledge and those of knowledge - [that He is] - [that He is]

maintaining [creation] in justice (maintaining [creation] in justice (QISTwQISTw). There is no ). There is no

deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise." deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise."

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


By retracing our life, we start with understanding By retracing our life, we start with understanding

our basic nature as a human being - having our basic nature as a human being - having

inherent powers and their potentialities to be inherent powers and their potentialities to be

developed.developed.


In our relationship regarding our Education – we In our relationship regarding our Education – we

are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators - are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators -

with what is referred to as, “with what is referred to as, “knowledgeknowledge”.”.


Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared, Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared,

nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and

developed by a developed by a Murabbi’Murabbi’ (EDUCATOR) – the first of (EDUCATOR) – the first of

whom are our PARENTS.whom are our PARENTS.


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)

Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):

[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)

Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.

AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM


Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah. THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODY

TONGUE

MINDDESIRE

HEART

Obedience to Parents and teachersObedience to Parents and teachersBeginning of education:[1] Tarbiyya pertains to training of the soul still attached to desires, etc.

Teacher/Educator:[1] Parent[2] Teacher

Although ultimate isKnowledge, (boththeoretical and practical) – initial disciplining, rote learning, memorization, etc. may be crucial.

PARENTSPARENTSTEACHERSTEACHERS

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

Relationship with the Parents and TeacherRelationship with the Parents and Teacher


“Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: [1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),[2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad), [3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”

(Hadith narrated by Tabrani)

SELFSELF

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

TEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

ASHAABIHIAL-QUR’ANAL-QUR’AN

AS-SUNNAHRelationship Relationship towards the towards the Prophet s.a.w. his Prophet s.a.w. his household & household & companions, andcompanions, andreciting al-Qur’anreciting al-Qur’an

HISTORYHISTORY *SeerahTashri’TabaqatIslamicS.E. AsiaThe World


RASULULLAH AHLIL-BAYTIHI

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.

ALLAH RASULULLAH

HEREAFTERHEREAFTERAL-QUR’AN

AS-SUNNAH


ALLAH RASULULLAH

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

AL-QUR’AN

TEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

BODY

MIND

TONGUE

HEART

DESIRE

AS-SUNNAH

AHLIL-BAYTIHI

ASHAABIHI

PARENTSPARENTS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

TIMETIME

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WHAT ISLAM ?: Adab demands that we know this religion “Deen of Al-Islam”as only that which has been faithfully transmitted (connected) through the unbroken the chains of generations of ‘students- teachers- scholars’ up to the Prophet s.a.a.w.

IMAM MADZAAHIB

AL-‘ULAMAAL-‘ULAMA


SELFSELF

Thus Education, from Islamic perspective, it must not be mere Thus Education, from Islamic perspective, it must not be mere

learning of subjects but must have specific objectives i.e. towards learning of subjects but must have specific objectives i.e. towards

fulfilment of obligations which has to be carried out in our Being fulfilment of obligations which has to be carried out in our Being

(thoughts, words and deeds) – but not divorced (dichotomised) (thoughts, words and deeds) – but not divorced (dichotomised)

from the bigger objective or purpose of our being a Muslim.from the bigger objective or purpose of our being a Muslim.

These obligations are what have been fixed (FARDH) or ruled as These obligations are what have been fixed (FARDH) or ruled as

such (WAJIB) by Allah and is Messenger s.a.a.w. - dependent upon such (WAJIB) by Allah and is Messenger s.a.a.w. - dependent upon

our condition, situation and state of Being (spiritual station – our condition, situation and state of Being (spiritual station –

‘‘HAALHAAL’ ’ or or ‘‘MAQOMMAQOM’). ’).


It begins with the most basic state of Islam (submission), which one It begins with the most basic state of Islam (submission), which one

gradually progresses towards higher stations, culminating with gradually progresses towards higher stations, culminating with

TAQWATAQWA – the state which Allah distinguishes difference in nobility – the state which Allah distinguishes difference in nobility

amongst mankind.amongst mankind.

And the reality (And the reality (HAQIQAHHAQIQAH) of our existence is that we are always ) of our existence is that we are always

being tested in matter of our relationships – from inner to outer, being tested in matter of our relationships – from inner to outer,

from creations to the Creator, from self to family, to neighbours, to from creations to the Creator, from self to family, to neighbours, to

society, to nations, to world and beyond – from the world to the society, to nations, to world and beyond – from the world to the

Hereafter, etc.Hereafter, etc.


And it requires our adherence to a single consciousness – within a And it requires our adherence to a single consciousness – within a

TAUHEEDICTAUHEEDIC worldview – without ever being disloyal or false to our worldview – without ever being disloyal or false to our

claim of being claim of being Witnesses to Allah’s Absolute Oneness Witnesses to Allah’s Absolute Oneness and gratefully and gratefully

acknowledging His Compassionate Justice (acknowledging His Compassionate Justice (QISTwQISTw).).

Thus beginning with inculcation of foundational basic knowledge of Thus beginning with inculcation of foundational basic knowledge of

Islam – Islam – ‘ULUM AD-DEEN‘ULUM AD-DEEN, the quantum may be increased and more , the quantum may be increased and more

importantly, the quality of state of being (importantly, the quality of state of being (HAALHAAL) of a Muslim - may ) of a Muslim - may

always change, increase/decrease.always change, increase/decrease.

An important bestowal that we seek from Allah in this pursuit An important bestowal that we seek from Allah in this pursuit

towards excellence is “towards excellence is “ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH ” – when Allah grant us firmness ” – when Allah grant us firmness

in our station (in our station (MAQOMMAQOM) thus attained.) thus attained.


““Allah (Allah (SHAHIDASHAHIDA) witnesses that there is no deity except Him, ) witnesses that there is no deity except Him,

and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is] and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is]

maintaining [creation] in justice (maintaining [creation] in justice (QISTwQISTw). There is no deity ). There is no deity

except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM. And those . And those

who were given the Scripture did not differ except after who were given the Scripture did not differ except after

knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity

between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of

Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account.”Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18-19Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18-19))


To strive with To strive with TAQWATAQWA, requires the presence of mind and , requires the presence of mind and

sobriety in our judgment (applying values), remembering every sobriety in our judgment (applying values), remembering every

aspects or thing which are important and relevant towards the aspects or thing which are important and relevant towards the

truth and our well-being in the scheme of life we make for truth and our well-being in the scheme of life we make for

ourselves.ourselves.

Islam teaches Muslims that for every matter, things, situation, Islam teaches Muslims that for every matter, things, situation,

circumstance we encounter or are connected in life-circumstance we encounter or are connected in life-

relationship, there are always a ruling (relationship, there are always a ruling (HUKM’HUKM’) which we may ) which we may

be made to be accountable (under be made to be accountable (under SHARI’AHSHARI’AH) in how we fulfill ) in how we fulfill

our respected responsibilities towards them. our respected responsibilities towards them. ADABADAB is to know is to know

their place and to treat them respectfully and rightfully. their place and to treat them respectfully and rightfully.


These, on the following charts, are the general overview of These, on the following charts, are the general overview of

whom we need to relate with our “whom we need to relate with our “ADABADAB” to – while we are in ” to – while we are in

this world. To know their places and accord them their due.this world. To know their places and accord them their due.

It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should be It is suggested that for which ever lessons, mind-map should be

drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along. The drawn and annotated wherever relevant as we go along. The

subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are subject matter may seem disparate, but actually they are

interconnected wholistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan. interconnected wholistically – i.e. connected to the Divine Plan.

The wholistic bigger picture (worldview) must not be ignored.The wholistic bigger picture (worldview) must not be ignored.

For “For “we are in the world but not of this worldwe are in the world but not of this world.”.”

WaAllaahu a’lam. WaAllaahu a’lam.


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


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

ANCESTORSANCESTORSAD-DA’WAHAD-DA’WAH

AL-UMMAH AL-UMMAH

HISTORYHISTORY

MUJAAHIDMUJAAHID

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

IN-LAWS

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APPENDIX


Say: “Have you ever considered [this]: If Allah had willed that there Say: “Have you ever considered [this]: If Allah had willed that there

should always be night about you, without break, until the Day of should always be night about you, without break, until the Day of

Resurrection - is there any deity other than Allah that could bring Resurrection - is there any deity other than Allah that could bring

you light? Will you not, then, listen [to the truth]?”you light? Will you not, then, listen [to the truth]?”

((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 71Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 71))


Say: “Have you ever considered [this]: If Allah had willed that there Say: “Have you ever considered [this]: If Allah had willed that there

should always be daylight about you, without break, until the Day should always be daylight about you, without break, until the Day

of Resurrection - is there any deity other than Allah that could of Resurrection - is there any deity other than Allah that could

bring you [the darkness of] night, wherein you might rest? Will you bring you [the darkness of] night, wherein you might rest? Will you

not, then, see [the truth]?”not, then, see [the truth]?”



““For it is out For it is out of His grace that He has made for you the night and of His grace that He has made for you the night and

the day, so that you might rest therein as well as seek to obtain the day, so that you might rest therein as well as seek to obtain

[what you need] of His bounty[what you need] of His bounty: and [He gave you all this] so that : and [He gave you all this] so that

you might have cause to be grateful.”you might have cause to be grateful.”



““[NOW,] BEHOLD, Qarun was one of the people of Moses; [NOW,] BEHOLD, Qarun was one of the people of Moses;

but he arrogantly exalted himself above them - simply but he arrogantly exalted himself above them - simply

because We had granted him such riches that his treasure-because We had granted him such riches that his treasure-

chests alone would surely have been too heavy a burden chests alone would surely have been too heavy a burden

for a troop of ten men or even more. When [they perceived for a troop of ten men or even more. When [they perceived

his arrogance,] his people said unto him: “his arrogance,] his people said unto him: “Exult not [in thy Exult not [in thy

wealth], for, verily, Allah does not love those who exult [in wealth], for, verily, Allah does not love those who exult [in

things vain]things vain]!”!”



““Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted Seek instead, by means of what Allah has granted

thee, [the good of] the life to comethee, [the good of] the life to come, without forgetting, , without forgetting,

withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do withal, thine own [rightful] share in this world; and do

good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee; good [unto others] as Allah has done good unto thee;

and and seek not to spread corruption on earthseek not to spread corruption on earth: for, verily, : for, verily,

Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!”Allah does not love the spreaders of corruption!”



““SUCH of the believers as remain passive - other than the SUCH of the believers as remain passive - other than the

disabled - disabled - cannot be deemed equal to those who strive hard cannot be deemed equal to those who strive hard

in Allah's cause with their possessions and their livesin Allah's cause with their possessions and their lives: Allah : Allah

has exalted those who strive hard with their possessions and has exalted those who strive hard with their possessions and

their lives far above those who remain passive. Although their lives far above those who remain passive. Although

Allah has promised the ultimate good unto all [believers], Allah has promised the ultimate good unto all [believers],

yet has Allah exalted those who strive hard above those who yet has Allah exalted those who strive hard above those who

remain passive by [promising them] a mighty reward -”remain passive by [promising them] a mighty reward -”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 95Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 95))


SELFSELF

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGETEACHERSTEACHERS

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

RELATIONSHIP IN WORKING LIFERELATIONSHIP IN WORKING LIFE

WEALTHWEALTH

HEALTHHEALTH

BE RESPONSIBLE TOWARDS ALL BE RESPONSIBLE TOWARDS ALL CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONSCONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS

““.. fulfil (all) obligations” .. fulfil (all) obligations” ((Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1))

ALLAHRASULULLAH

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER

“Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA) wherever you may be,...Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA) wherever you may be,... (Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tabrani)

CLASSMATESCLASSMATES

SIBLINGSSIBLINGS

NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS


SELFSELF


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEEEMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE

CO-WORKERSCO-WORKERS


WEALTHWEALTH

HEALTHHEALTH

“.. fulfil (all) obligations” (Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1)

ALLAHRASULULLAH

FRIENDSFRIENDS

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER




SIBLINGSSIBLINGS

SELFSELF


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

PARENTSPARENTS

TIMETIME

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEEEMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE

CO-WORKERSCO-WORKERS


WEALTHWEALTH

SPOUSESPOUSE

CHILDRENCHILDREN

HEALTHHEALTH

“.. fulfil (all) obligations” (Qur’an: Maidah : 5: 1)

ALLAHRASULULLAH

FRIENDSFRIENDS

AMBITIONSAMBITIONS

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER




SIBLINGSSIBLINGSIN-LAWS

““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith!

((AU-FU BIL-’UQUDAU-FU BIL-’UQUD) ) Be true to your covenants!Be true to your covenants!

Lawful to you is the [flesh of every] beast that Lawful to you is the [flesh of every] beast that

feeds on plants, save what is mentioned to you feeds on plants, save what is mentioned to you

[hereinafter]: but you are not allowed to hunt [hereinafter]: but you are not allowed to hunt

while you are in the state of pilgrimage. Behold, while you are in the state of pilgrimage. Behold,

Allah ordains in accordance with His will.”Allah ordains in accordance with His will.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 1Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 1))



““BEHOLD, Allah bids you to BEHOLD, Allah bids you to deliver all that deliver all that

you have been entrusted (AMANAH) with you have been entrusted (AMANAH) with

unto those who are entitledunto those who are entitled thereto, and thereto, and

whenever you judge between people, to whenever you judge between people, to

judge judge with justice (‘ADL)with justice (‘ADL). Verily, most . Verily, most

excellent is what Allah exhorts you to do: excellent is what Allah exhorts you to do:

verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing!”verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-seeing!”



““O you who have attained to faith! Pay heed O you who have attained to faith! Pay heed

(obey) unto Allah, and pay heed (obey) unto the (obey) unto Allah, and pay heed (obey) unto the

Messenger and unto those from among you who Messenger and unto those from among you who

have been entrusted with authority; have been entrusted with authority; and if you are and if you are

at variance over any matter, refer it unto Allah and at variance over any matter, refer it unto Allah and

the Messenger,the Messenger, if you [truly] believe in Allah and if you [truly] believe in Allah and

the Last Day. This is the best [for you], and best in the Last Day. This is the best [for you], and best in

the end.”the end.”


““And nothing is And nothing is the life of this world but a play and the life of this world but a play and

a passing delighta passing delight; and the life in the ; and the life in the hereafter is by hereafter is by

far the better for all who are conscious of Allahfar the better for all who are conscious of Allah. .

Will you not, then, use your reason?”Will you not, then, use your reason?”

((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 32Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 32))


““Well do We know that what such people say grieves Well do We know that what such people say grieves

thee indeed: yet, behold, it is not thee to whom they thee indeed: yet, behold, it is not thee to whom they

give the lie, but Allah’s messages do these evildoers give the lie, but Allah’s messages do these evildoers

deny.”deny.”



““And, indeed, [even] before thy time have messengers And, indeed, [even] before thy time have messengers

been given the lie, and been given the lie, and they endured with patience all they endured with patience all

those charges of falsehood, and all the hurt done to those charges of falsehood, and all the hurt done to

them, till succour came unto them from Usthem, till succour came unto them from Us: for there is : for there is

no power that could alter [the outcome of] Allah's no power that could alter [the outcome of] Allah's

promisespromises. . And some of And some of the histories of those the histories of those

messengers messengers have already come within thy ken.”have already come within thy ken.”


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““Pulau pandan jauh ketengah,Pulau pandan jauh ketengah,

Gunung Daik bercabang tiga, Gunung Daik bercabang tiga,

Hancur badan dikandung tanah,Hancur badan dikandung tanah,

Budi baik dikenang juga”Budi baik dikenang juga”

““Island of Pandan glistens in the wave,Island of Pandan glistens in the wave,Mountain of Daik with three peaks appeared,Mountain of Daik with three peaks appeared,

Though our body be destroyed completely in the grave,Though our body be destroyed completely in the grave,But our deeds of kindness will forever be remembered”But our deeds of kindness will forever be remembered”


““Tinggi sungguh gunung Daik,Tinggi sungguh gunung Daik,

Mercunya nampak terang berkilau,Mercunya nampak terang berkilau,

Kalau asal benih yang baik,Kalau asal benih yang baik,

Jatuh ke laut menjadi pulau.”Jatuh ke laut menjadi pulau.”

““Majestic is mount Daik with awe and radiance,Majestic is mount Daik with awe and radiance,With the sun atop its peak they appear to merge,With the sun atop its peak they appear to merge,

If a seed is truly derived from that of excellence, If a seed is truly derived from that of excellence, When thrown in the sea an island will emerge”When thrown in the sea an island will emerge”


““Pisang emas bawa belayar,Pisang emas bawa belayar,

Masak sebiji di atas peti,Masak sebiji di atas peti,

Hutang emas boleh dibayar,Hutang emas boleh dibayar,

Hutang budi dibawa mati.”Hutang budi dibawa mati.”

““Golden banana for a journey is laid,Golden banana for a journey is laid, One is ripen upon a crate aplenty ,One is ripen upon a crate aplenty ,

Debt in gold can certainly be repaid,Debt in gold can certainly be repaid,But the debt of kindness is to be borne for eternity”But the debt of kindness is to be borne for eternity”


“Bunga melati bunga di darat,

Bunga seroja di tepi kali,

Hina besi kerana karat,

Hina manusia tidak berbudi.”

““Wide is the fragrance a jasmine cast,Wide is the fragrance a jasmine cast, The lotus excel in its beauty and purity,The lotus excel in its beauty and purity,

Iron is despised because of its rust,Iron is despised because of its rust,A person is despised for lacking in morality”A person is despised for lacking in morality”


““Halia ini tanam-tanaman, Halia ini tanam-tanaman,

Ke barat juga akan rebahnya, Ke barat juga akan rebahnya,

Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman, Dunia ini pinjam-pinjaman,

Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya”Ke akhirat juga akan sudahnya”

““Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Ginger is a plant that grows in clumps, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn, Towards the west it’s shoot will turn,

Life in this world is but on borrowed times, Life in this world is but on borrowed times, For the Hereafter is where all must eternally return”For the Hereafter is where all must eternally return”


““Berburu ke padang datar, Berburu ke padang datar,

Mendapat rusa belang kaki, Mendapat rusa belang kaki,

Berguru kepalang ajar, Berguru kepalang ajar,

Bagaikan bunga kembang tak jadi”Bagaikan bunga kembang tak jadi”

““To go hunting on the plains deserted, To go hunting on the plains deserted, Tracking a deer till it meet its doom, Tracking a deer till it meet its doom,

If in learning one is lazy, dull and half-hearted,If in learning one is lazy, dull and half-hearted,Like flower that wilted as bud, before it can Like flower that wilted as bud, before it can ever bloom.” ever bloom.”


““Buah cempedak di luar pagar, Buah cempedak di luar pagar,

Ambilkan galah tolong jolokkanAmbilkan galah tolong jolokkan

Saya budak baru belajar, Saya budak baru belajar,

Kalau salah tolong tunjukkan”Kalau salah tolong tunjukkan”

““Out on the fence a jackfruit is leaning,Out on the fence a jackfruit is leaning,To pull it with a pole the fruit can be harvested,To pull it with a pole the fruit can be harvested,

I am just a learner very new to this learning,I am just a learner very new to this learning,Hoping to be corrected wherever I have erred.”Hoping to be corrected wherever I have erred.”


“Ke hulu memotong pagar,

Jangan terpotong batang durian,

Carilah guru tempat belajar,

Jangan menyesal dihari kemudian.”

““The fence needs cutting as well as cleaning,The fence needs cutting as well as cleaning,But do not destroy the branch of the durian tree,But do not destroy the branch of the durian tree,

Seek out a teacher to guide you in your learning,Seek out a teacher to guide you in your learning,Lest great is the regret, your future will be.”Lest great is the regret, your future will be.”


““Anak teruna menanam betik,Anak teruna menanam betik,

Buah cempedak di dalam raga,Buah cempedak di dalam raga,

Apa guna berwajah cantik,Apa guna berwajah cantik,

Kalau kurang budi bahasa.”Kalau kurang budi bahasa.”

““A young man planted a papaya tree,A young man planted a papaya tree,A jackfruit is placed inside a basket,A jackfruit is placed inside a basket,

What is the use having only physical beauty,What is the use having only physical beauty,When you lack humanity, culture and etiquette ”When you lack humanity, culture and etiquette ”


““Berakit-rakit ke-hulu,Berakit-rakit ke-hulu,

Berenang-renang ke-tepian,Berenang-renang ke-tepian,

Bersakit-sakit dahulu,Bersakit-sakit dahulu,

Bersenang-senang kemudian”Bersenang-senang kemudian”

““Rafting upriver to reach the forest trees,Rafting upriver to reach the forest trees,Swimming to the beach to rest on the sand,Swimming to the beach to rest on the sand,

So patiently persevere all initial difficulties.So patiently persevere all initial difficulties.To certainly attain the happiness in the end.”To certainly attain the happiness in the end.”


““Orang Daik memacu kuda,Orang Daik memacu kuda,

Kuda dipacu deras sekali,Kuda dipacu deras sekali,

Buat baik berpada-pada,Buat baik berpada-pada,

Buat jahat jangan sekali”Buat jahat jangan sekali”

““People of Daik on horses in a valley ,People of Daik on horses in a valley ,Racing on their steed in rows of two,Racing on their steed in rows of two,

Spread you goodness with wisdom appropriately,Spread you goodness with wisdom appropriately,Not a single deed of evil must you ever do.”Not a single deed of evil must you ever do.”


Berbunga lebat pohon rambutan,Berbunga lebat pohon rambutan,

Hinggap tempua berjuntai kaki,Hinggap tempua berjuntai kaki,

Bila dapat memandang rang bulan,Bila dapat memandang rang bulan,

Jangan dilupa rumput di kaki.”Jangan dilupa rumput di kaki.”

““The bloom of the flower on the rambutan tree,The bloom of the flower on the rambutan tree, The weaver bird’s nesting is amazing indeed, The weaver bird’s nesting is amazing indeed,

When you can marvel at the full moon and its beauty,When you can marvel at the full moon and its beauty,Forget not the grass which humbly lay at your feet ”Forget not the grass which humbly lay at your feet ”


““Dikala pagi pergi berdagang,Dikala pagi pergi berdagang,

Menyara hidup untuk keluarga,Menyara hidup untuk keluarga,

Rela ku mati berputih tulang,Rela ku mati berputih tulang,

Dari hidup berputih mata.”Dari hidup berputih mata.”

““Morning to the market where trading is assured, Morning to the market where trading is assured, Seeking provision for family not for fame,Seeking provision for family not for fame,

Honouring justice and truth, death is preferred,Honouring justice and truth, death is preferred,Rather than life of self-pity, perpetually in shame.”Rather than life of self-pity, perpetually in shame.”


““Salam menghadap, hamba dan dayang,Salam menghadap, hamba dan dayang,

Raja bermalam di dendang teruja, Raja bermalam di dendang teruja,

Dalam kitab ada terlarang,Dalam kitab ada terlarang,

Perkara yang haram jangan dicuba.”Perkara yang haram jangan dicuba.”

“ “ With looks so dignified, all the servant and maiden, With looks so dignified, all the servant and maiden, With manners and charm, before the resting king,With manners and charm, before the resting king,

The Book (Qur’an) has clarified all that is forbidden,The Book (Qur’an) has clarified all that is forbidden,Whatever is ‘haram’ therefore, refrain yourself from doing”Whatever is ‘haram’ therefore, refrain yourself from doing”


“ “ Gelama, senohong disalut lumpur,Gelama, senohong disalut lumpur,

Masak nasi santan biasa,Masak nasi santan biasa,

Apa guna sombong dan takbur,Apa guna sombong dan takbur,

Rosak hati badan binasa.”Rosak hati badan binasa.”

““Fishing for trout from the muddy river,Fishing for trout from the muddy river, Coconut milk with rice, the usual way of cooking, Coconut milk with rice, the usual way of cooking,

Avoid being proud and arrogance in behaviour,Avoid being proud and arrogance in behaviour,Such corrupted heart destroys, your entire being”Such corrupted heart destroys, your entire being”


““ALLURING unto man ALLURING unto man is the enjoyment of worldly is the enjoyment of worldly

desires through women, and children, and heaped-desires through women, and children, and heaped-

up treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high up treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high

mark, and cattle, and lands. mark, and cattle, and lands.

All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world - but - but

the the most beauteous of all goals is with Allahmost beauteous of all goals is with Allah.”.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14))


““Say: "Shall I tell you of Say: "Shall I tell you of better things better things than those than those

[earthly joys]? For the God-conscious ([earthly joys]? For the God-conscious (MUTTAQINMUTTAQIN) )

there are, with their Sustainer, gardens through there are, with their Sustainer, gardens through

which running waters flow, therein to abide, and which running waters flow, therein to abide, and

spouses pure, and Allah's goodly acceptance." And spouses pure, and Allah's goodly acceptance." And

Allah sees all that is in [the hearts of] His servants Allah sees all that is in [the hearts of] His servants -.”-.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 15Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 15))


“LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on

denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please on

earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as

their goal - and how vile a resting place! -”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197)


“O MANKIND! Partake of what is lawful and

good on earth (HALALAN-TOYYIBATAN), and

follow not Satan's footsteps: for, verily, he is

your open foe, and bids you only to do evil, and

to commit deeds of abomination, and to

attribute unto Allah something of which you

have no knowledge.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 168-169)



““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going

to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your to live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your

Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrow.” Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrow.”

((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))


““What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered

you [to do], you [to do], do as much of it as you cando as much of it as you can. It was only their . It was only their

excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their excessive questioning and their disagreeing with their

Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”Prophets that destroyed those who came before you.”

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


““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not devour Do not devour

one another's possessions wrongfully - not even by one another's possessions wrongfully - not even by

way of trade based on mutual agreement - and do way of trade based on mutual agreement - and do

not destroy one anothernot destroy one another: for, behold, Allah is : for, behold, Allah is

indeed a dispenser of grace unto you! indeed a dispenser of grace unto you!

And as for him who does this with malicious intent And as for him who does this with malicious intent

and a will to do wrong - him shall We, in time, and a will to do wrong - him shall We, in time,

cause to endure [suffering through] fire: for this is cause to endure [suffering through] fire: for this is

indeed easy for Allah.”indeed easy for Allah.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 29-30Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 29-30))


““There will come a time for mankind (in future), There will come a time for mankind (in future),

when they (people) will not care how they work (to when they (people) will not care how they work (to

get their wealth), get their wealth), whether it is Halal (through legal whether it is Halal (through legal

means) or Haram (through illicit ways)”means) or Haram (through illicit ways)”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-iHadith reported by Bukhary and an-Nasa-i))


““VerilyVerily, the flesh and blood which grew from partaking , the flesh and blood which grew from partaking

food which are Haram food which are Haram (forbidden) will never enter the (forbidden) will never enter the

Paradise. The fire (of Paradise. The fire (of HellHell) is most appropriate for ) is most appropriate for

such.”such.”

((Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and Ibnu HibbanHadith reported by Tirmidzi and Ibnu Hibban))


““O you who have attained to faith! Partake of the good O you who have attained to faith! Partake of the good

things (things (TOYYIBATTOYYIBAT) which We have provided for you as ) which We have provided for you as

sustenance, and render thanks unto Allah (sustenance, and render thanks unto Allah (SHUKRULLAHSHUKRULLAH), if ), if

it is [truly] Him that you worship. He has forbidden to you it is [truly] Him that you worship. He has forbidden to you

only carrion, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that only carrion, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that

over which any name other than Allah's has been invoked; over which any name other than Allah's has been invoked;

but if one is driven by necessity - neither coveting it nor but if one is driven by necessity - neither coveting it nor

exceeding his immediate need -no sin shall be upon him: for, exceeding his immediate need -no sin shall be upon him: for,

behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 172-173Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 172-173))


Say: "Verily, my Sustainer has forbidden only Say: "Verily, my Sustainer has forbidden only

shameful deeds (shameful deeds (FAWAHISHAFAWAHISHA), be they open or ), be they open or

secret, and [every kind of] sinning (secret, and [every kind of] sinning (ITHMIITHMI), and ), and

unjustified envy (unjustified envy (BAGHYBAGHY), and the ascribing of ), and the ascribing of

divinity to aught beside Him (divinity to aught beside Him (SHIRKSHIRK) - since He ) - since He

has never bestowed any warrant thereof from has never bestowed any warrant thereof from

on high and the attributing unto Allah of aught on high and the attributing unto Allah of aught

of which you have no knowledge.“of which you have no knowledge.“

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 33Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 33))

““Blessed is He (Allah) in whose hand is dominion, and He is Blessed is He (Allah) in whose hand is dominion, and He is

over all things competent over all things competent -[He] who created death and life to -[He] who created death and life to

test you [as to] which of you is best in deed test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the - and He is the

Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -.”Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -.”

((Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 1-2Qur’an: Mulk: 67: 1-2))


““Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in

worldly life and in the Hereafter. And Allah sends astray the worldly life and in the Hereafter. And Allah sends astray the

wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.”wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 27Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 27))


““Have you not considered those who exchanged the Have you not considered those who exchanged the

favour of Allah for disbelief and settled their people [in] favour of Allah for disbelief and settled their people [in]

the home of ruin?”the home of ruin?”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 28Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 28))


What is your ambition in life?What is your ambition in life?

Is it ambition that leads to your career or your Is it ambition that leads to your career or your

career that leads to your ambition? career that leads to your ambition?

What What do we really want in life?

Do we have a choice? Am I in control?

Are my ambition consistent with my true aim in life?

How do I re-align my career ambition towards

conforming with my life aim?


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Actually we are all seeking after “HAPPINESS” … but what is happiness?

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““And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible

beings and men to any end other thanbeings and men to any end other than that they may that they may

[know and] worship Me[know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance . [But withal,] no sustenance

do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they

feed Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all feed Me: 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))


““HAS THERE [not] been an endless span of time before HAS THERE [not] been an endless span of time before

man [appeared - a time] when he was not yet a thing man [appeared - a time] when he was not yet a thing

to be thought of? Verily, it is to be thought of? Verily, it is We who have created We who have created

manman out of a drop of sperm intermingled, so that We out of a drop of sperm intermingled, so that We

might try him [in his later life]: and therefore We might try him [in his later life]: and therefore We

made him a being endowed with made him a being endowed with hearinghearing and and sightsight. .

Verily, We Verily, We have shown him the wayhave shown him the way: [and it rests with : [and it rests with

him to prove himself] him to prove himself] either grateful or ungratefuleither grateful or ungrateful.”.”

((Qur’an: al-Insan: 76: 1-3Qur’an: al-Insan: 76: 1-3))


““O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to

you a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering you a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering

[in this world and in the life to come]? [in this world and in the life to come]?

You are to believe in Allah and His Messenger, and to You are to believe in Allah and His Messenger, and to

strive hard in Allah's cause with your possessions and strive hard in Allah's cause with your possessions and

your livesyour lives: this is for your own good - if you but knew it!”: this is for your own good - if you but knew it!”

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-11Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-11))


““[If you do so,] He will forgive you your sins, and [in the life [If you do so,] He will forgive you your sins, and [in the life

to come] will admit you into gardens through which running to come] will admit you into gardens through which running

waters flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of waters flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of

perpetual bliss: perpetual bliss: that [will be] the triumph supreme! that [will be] the triumph supreme!

And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you

dearly love: succour from Allah [in this world], and a victory dearly love: succour from Allah [in this world], and a victory

soon to come: and [thereof, O Prophet,] soon to come: and [thereof, O Prophet,] give thou a glad give thou a glad

tiding to all who believetiding to all who believe.”.”

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 12-13Qur’an: Saff: 61: 12-13))


““[But] do you think that you could enter paradise [But] do you think that you could enter paradise

without having suffered like those [believers] who without having suffered like those [believers] who

passed away before you? passed away before you?

Misfortune and hardship befell them, and so shaken Misfortune and hardship befell them, and so shaken

were they that the messenger, and the believers with were they that the messenger, and the believers with

him, would exclaim, "When will Allah's succour him, would exclaim, "When will Allah's succour

come?" Oh, verily, Allah's succour is [always] near!”come?" Oh, verily, Allah's succour is [always] near!”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 214Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 214))


““LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on

denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please

on earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell on earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell

thereafter as their goal - and how vile a resting-place! thereafter as their goal - and how vile a resting-place!

whereas those who remain conscious of their whereas those who remain conscious of their

Sustainer shall have gardens through which running Sustainer shall have gardens through which running

waters flow, therein to abide: a ready welcome from waters flow, therein to abide: a ready welcome from

Allah. And that which is with Allah is best for the truly Allah. And that which is with Allah is best for the truly

virtuous.-”virtuous.-”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19-197))


SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’

Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,

GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”

RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))

Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”

"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)

for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)

““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

My message to my brothers and sisters


“ “It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered

a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, a messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves,

to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and

to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although

they had been, before, in manifest error― they had been, before, in manifest error― .“.“

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


“and [to cause this message to spread] from them

unto other people as soon as they come into contact

with them: for He alone is almighty, truly wise! Such

is Allah's bounty: He grants it to anyone who is

willing [to receive it]: for Allah is limitless in His great

bounty.“

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3-4)


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

((UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your

lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind

((SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the Messenger as a witness over ) , and the Messenger as a witness over

you.“you.“

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


““And when And 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 world you is better than (if you are given) the whole world

and whatever it contains.”and whatever it contains.”

((Hadith of the Prophet Hadith of the Prophet ))

“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))


““Among the believers Among the believers are men who have [always] been true are men who have [always] been true

to what they have vowed before Allahto what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have : Of them some have

fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them

are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed

[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”

((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))


““And be patient (persevere) and your patience is not but by (the And be patient (persevere) and your patience is not but by (the

assistance of) Allah, and grieve not for them, and do not assistance of) Allah, and grieve not for them, and do not

distress yourself at what they plan. Surely Allah is with those distress yourself at what they plan. Surely Allah is with those

who guard (against evil) and those who do good (to others).”who guard (against evil) and those who do good (to others).”((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 127-128Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 127-128))


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

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