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““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
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Batch #5 – August 2016“GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN”
SURAH HUJURAT: 49 : 1 - 11
LESSON # 9 (b) LESSON # 9 (b)
FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –
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“ “ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet
Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for
anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who
engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21) )
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(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s
s.a.a.w. disposition (s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaqakhlaq) she replied: ) she replied:
““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.
((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 9 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 9 a –
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves
forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger
[may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah: [may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah:
for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))
LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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Points for discussion and reflectionPoints for discussion and reflection
Islamic education stress much upon Islamic education stress much upon 'Adab'Adab' (knowledge of the ' (knowledge of the
order of things and putting everything, or dealing with things order of things and putting everything, or dealing with things
according to its proper place in their hierarchy of existence). according to its proper place in their hierarchy of existence).
Thus when we approach the Qur'an, remember it is not an Thus when we approach the Qur'an, remember it is not an
ordinary Book - but direct revelations from Allah s.w.t. His Words ordinary Book - but direct revelations from Allah s.w.t. His Words
are perfected and expounded, containing profound Wisdom: more are perfected and expounded, containing profound Wisdom: more
so when He addresses us specifically byso when He addresses us specifically by "O You who Believe (who "O You who Believe (who
have attained to Faith)!" have attained to Faith)!" - - we must respond : "we must respond : "LabbaykAllah!LabbaykAllah!" (Here " (Here
I am O Allah! - am ready to heed & obey).I am O Allah! - am ready to heed & obey).
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““O you who have attained to faith! Do not raise your voices O you who have attained to faith! Do not raise your voices
above the voice of the Prophet, and neither speak loudly to above the voice of the Prophet, and neither speak loudly to
him, as you would speak loudly to one another, lest all your him, as you would speak loudly to one another, lest all your
[good] deeds come to nought without your perceiving it.”[good] deeds come to nought without your perceiving it.”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 2Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 2))
LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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““And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not
haughtily on earth: for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of haughtily on earth: for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of
self- conceit, acts in a boastful manner. Hence, be modest in thy bearing, self- conceit, acts in a boastful manner. Hence, be modest in thy bearing,
and lower thy voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the [loud] voice and lower thy voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the [loud] voice
of asses…”of asses…”
((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18-19Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18-19))
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““Go (then), you and your brother, with My signs and do not slacken in My Go (then), you and your brother, with My signs and do not slacken in My
remembrance. Go forth, both of you, unto Pharaoh: for, verily, he has remembrance. Go forth, both of you, unto Pharaoh: for, verily, he has
transgressed all bounds of equity! But speak unto him in a mild manner transgressed all bounds of equity! But speak unto him in a mild manner
((QAW-LAN LAI-YI-NANQAW-LAN LAI-YI-NAN), so that he might bethink himself or [at least] be ), so that he might bethink himself or [at least] be
filled with apprehension.filled with apprehension.
((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 42-44Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 42-44))
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““Behold, they who lower their voices in the presence of Allah’s Behold, they who lower their voices in the presence of Allah’s
Messenger - it is they whose hearts Allah has tested [and opened] Messenger - it is they whose hearts Allah has tested [and opened]
to consciousness of Himself (to consciousness of Himself (TAQWATAQWA); [and] theirs shall be ); [and] theirs shall be
forgiveness and a reward supreme.”forgiveness and a reward supreme.”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 3Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 3))
LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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““Verily, [O Prophet,] as for those who call thee from without thy Verily, [O Prophet,] as for those who call thee from without thy
private apartments - most of them do not use their reason:”private apartments - most of them do not use their reason:”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 4Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 4))
LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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“And if they had been patient until you [could] come out to
them, it would have been better for them. But Allah is
Forgiving and Merciful.”
(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 5)
LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT: 49: 6-7
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“O YOU who have attained to faith! If any iniquitous person comes to
you with a [slanderous] tale, use your discernment (FATABAYANU),
lest you hurt people unwittingly and afterwards be filled with remorse
for what you have done.”
(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 6)
LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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YAA – AIYU – HAL – LADZEE-NA – AA –MA-NUU
IN-JAA- AKUM – FAA – SI - QUN
BI – NA – BA – IM – FA –TA – BAI –YA - NUU
O YOU who have attained to faith
If any iniquitous person comes to you
with a [slanderous] tale, use your discernment (check), ,
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AN – TU SWEE-BUU – QAU - MAN
BI – JA – HAA – LA- TIN
FA – TUSW – BI –HUU – ‘ALAA – MAA – FA-’AL -TUM – NAA-DI- MEEN
lest you hurt people
Unwittingly (by your ignorance)Unwittingly (by your ignorance)
and afterwards be filled with remorse for what you have done.
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As Muslims, we are to hold all our brothers and sisters with
equal respect, without harbouring any ill-thoughts concerning them.
Their honour and dignity has to be safeguarded, as Islam guarantees
it.
But how often, our attitude towards our brother or sister would
easily be affected because of news that is maliciously disseminated
to disparage him/her.
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Whether, in the first place, is it right or wrong to spread such
news, or whether the story is true or lies, seemed unimportant -
because we would have allowed the poison to affect our opinion of
the person concerned.
How easily we give credence to it. We are quick to accuse, even
though we may not be uttering it? The honour we held for our
brother/sister quickly dissipate, and every actions done by him/her
is scrutinised as though to implicate or rather with a view to confirm
what we had already concluded in our minds. In fact we have
already judged him/her unjustly.
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Seldom, if ever, do we seek to verify from the person concerned,
but we feel satisfied just with this news, although one-sided,
unverified, and we shamelessly feel no qualms about acting
prejudicially.
Sometimes, we began to behave pretentiously in front of the
poor brother/sister as though we are not aware of the news. Why
pretend? .... it is because we felt ashamed for ourselves for not
defending his/her honour in his/her absence.
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Spreading news negatively about somebody to others is a
cowardly act!
To condone it, would be to implicate oneself with this same guilt as
the one who started it. Rumour-mongering (spreading untruth about
others) is indeed, not only a very dangerous and despicable social ill,
it is amongst the list of forbidden acts called "kaba-ir" (major sins).
Alas for us who may inadvertently been exposed to these, we
must guard ourselves from believing in it, and we must not allow such
unverified assertion to draw us into sinning against our brother/sister
concerned.
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Yet why do our nafs (desire or self) likes or is inclines to listen to
such news concerning others? News of scandals and 'juicy' gossips of
an acquaintance is welcomed or even sought. Perhaps we are merely
pampering to our self-conceit which wants assurance of its own
‘superiority' over others; that feeling of "holier than thou!" attitude
which gives us 'satisfaction'.
Thus our pre-occupation with the alleged "faults" of others,
makes us forget that we are the ones that is at fault, nay, clearly the
ones who are guilty of a grave sin.
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In this day and age, with information technology advancing and
dissemination of news becoming easy, the pertinent moral question
of - "is spreading negativity (even, if it is true) of a person to the
general public, a sin or not?" is never even asked by Muslims!
Those who are without religion may use ‘press-freedom’ or
'public interest', as justification - but can Muslims use this excuse?
What does Islam has to say regarding this?
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And those Muslims who are in journalism should ask: And those Muslims who are in journalism should ask: "Are all the "Are all the
codes of modern journalism compatible with Islamic ethics?" codes of modern journalism compatible with Islamic ethics?" What What
kind of news about people can be disseminated, and how should it kind of news about people can be disseminated, and how should it
be presented as public knowledge, as education, without us falling be presented as public knowledge, as education, without us falling
foul to the strict Islamic rule for safeguarding personal honour & foul to the strict Islamic rule for safeguarding personal honour &
dignity of individuals? dignity of individuals?
This warning similarly applies to those who are active on the This warning similarly applies to those who are active on the
“social media” , as well as authors, script writers, bloggers, etc. “social media” , as well as authors, script writers, bloggers, etc.
Sinning against a person is indeed serious and may not be easily Sinning against a person is indeed serious and may not be easily
forgiven by Allah, unless the person concerned is willing to forgive. forgiven by Allah, unless the person concerned is willing to forgive.
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And Allah's forgiveness depends upon our repentance (And Allah's forgiveness depends upon our repentance (taubahtaubah)) - -
And it does not constitute (And it does not constitute (taubahtaubah) repentance, unless there is the ) repentance, unless there is the
feeling of remorse (feeling of remorse (nadaamnadaam) in us and accompanied with the earnest ) in us and accompanied with the earnest
efforts towards seeking forgiveness and making correction or efforts towards seeking forgiveness and making correction or
reparation reparation ((kifaaratkifaarat).).
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Tale-bearing is often a characteristic of those inclined to iniquity Tale-bearing is often a characteristic of those inclined to iniquity
((faasiqfaasiq) precisely because the very act of spreading unsubstantiated ) precisely because the very act of spreading unsubstantiated
rumours affecting the reputations of other persons itself, is a rumours affecting the reputations of other persons itself, is a
spiritual offence - albeit a grave & serious one. spiritual offence - albeit a grave & serious one.
Such person do not have any qualms to harm others, yet they do Such person do not have any qualms to harm others, yet they do
not dare to confront directly those whom they harbour ill-will. They not dare to confront directly those whom they harbour ill-will. They
cowardly 'cowardly 'oppressesoppresses' using this diabolical '' using this diabolical 'tale-bearingtale-bearing' that can ' that can
'whisper into the hearts'whisper into the hearts' of other people, as described by Allah in ' of other people, as described by Allah in
which He commands us to seek His refuge from them. which He commands us to seek His refuge from them.
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SAY: "I seek refuge with the Sustainer of men, the Sovereign SAY: "I seek refuge with the Sustainer of men, the Sovereign
of men, the God of men, of men, the God of men, from the evil of the whisperingfrom the evil of the whispering, ,
elusive tempter who elusive tempter who whispers in the hearts of menwhispers in the hearts of men, from all , from all
[temptation to evil by] invisible forces as well as men,“[temptation to evil by] invisible forces as well as men,“
((Qur’an: an-Naas: 114: 1-6Qur’an: an-Naas: 114: 1-6))
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If we encounter such tale-bearers, we should hold to doubting
them unless it comes with unequivocal & substantiated proof; and
thus we must not allow any of what they convey concerning other
people to be irresponsibly disseminated. This should stop with us.
Yet, many of us even became the very channel for many unverified
news about others to spread!
Especially today in the virtual internet world where such 'forward-
ings' seems so easy on a mere click. Some have no qualms to even
post on their websites, FB’s , Twitters such malicious tales, photos,
etc. casting aspersion upon people who may be unaware of it or are
unable to respond or defend themselves .
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Those guilty of such despicable act should stop and seek
reparation, if not they are actually indulging, constantly and
repeatedly in this sin of 'defamation' from the time they put it up
for others to access. They are in fact slandering continuously
without having to even speak. They are in fact chalking up sins, at
a tremendous pace daily - nay, each time whenever there are
people reading their postings and harbouring negative thoughts on
the person being maligned.
And they think Allah s.w.t. will not judge them - that their book
of record is not constantly being kept updated? Ever wonder how
would such wrong done could ever be undone?! Yet, it persists!
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There are some who uses absurd qualifying phrase to somewhat
justify their behaviour, like "I know this is not confirm, but do you
know that so-and-so...."; or "actually I am not suppose to tell anyone
but,...." etc. If others were to do the same to us, cast a slur upon our
reputations, we would not have liked it, yet, why aren't we careful
when our own indulgence affect the reputations of our other
brothers/sisters?
Remember the ruling (hukm) against those who slander against the
honour of another brother/sister is indeed considered a grave
oppression - a "defamation" - against them. And they would have a
strong claim against those who wronged them by turning to Allah.
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““And [once again]: Why do you not say, whenever you And [once again]: Why do you not say, whenever you
hear such [a rumour], “hear such [a rumour], “It does not behove us to speak of It does not behove us to speak of
thisthis, O Thou who art limitless in Thy glory: this is an , O Thou who art limitless in Thy glory: this is an
awesome calumny (awesome calumny (BUH-TAA-NUN- ‘AZEEMBUH-TAA-NUN- ‘AZEEM)”? )”?
Allah admonishes you [hereby] lest you ever revert to the Allah admonishes you [hereby] lest you ever revert to the
like of this [sin], if you are [truly] believers; for Allah like of this [sin], if you are [truly] believers; for Allah
makes [His] messages clear unto you - and Allah is all-makes [His] messages clear unto you - and Allah is all-
knowing, Wise!.”knowing, Wise!.”
((Qur’an:an-Nur: 24: 16-18Qur’an:an-Nur: 24: 16-18))
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““Verily, as for Verily, as for those who like [to hear] foul slander spread those who like [to hear] foul slander spread
against [any of] those who have attained to faith, against [any of] those who have attained to faith, grievous grievous
suffering awaits them in this world and in the life to come: suffering awaits them in this world and in the life to come:
for Allah knows [the full truth], whereas you know [it] not.”for Allah knows [the full truth], whereas you know [it] not.”
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““Woe to every (kind of) Woe to every (kind of) scandal-monger and backbiterscandal-monger and backbiter, who , who
amasses wealth and counts it over and again. He thinks that amasses wealth and counts it over and again. He thinks that
his wealth will immortalise him forever. Nay, he shall be his wealth will immortalise him forever. Nay, he shall be
thrown into the Crusher. And what do you know what the thrown into the Crusher. And what do you know what the
Crusher is? It is the Fire kindled by Allah, the Fire that shall Crusher is? It is the Fire kindled by Allah, the Fire that shall
rise to the hearts (of criminals). Verily it will close in upon rise to the hearts (of criminals). Verily it will close in upon
them, in outstretched columns.”them, in outstretched columns.”
((Qur’an: Humazah: 104: 1-9Qur’an: Humazah: 104: 1-9))
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WAI-LUL – LI – KUL - LI – HU-MA-ZA-TIL –LU-MA-ZAH
AL-LA-DZEE – JA-MA-’A – MAA –LAU – WA - ’AD – DA - DAH
YAH – SA-BU – AN-NA – MAA – LA-HU- AKH-LA-DAH
Woe to every (kind of) scandal-monger and backbiterWoe to every (kind of) scandal-monger and backbiter
who amasses wealth and counts it over and againwho amasses wealth and counts it over and again
He thinks that his wealth will immortalise him foreverHe thinks that his wealth will immortalise him forever
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KAL-LAA – LA- YUM – BA-DZAN-NA – FIL – KHU-TWA -MAH
WA-MAA – AD-RAA – KA – MAL – KHU-TWA-MAH
NAA-RUL-LAA-HIL – MUU – QO-DAH
Nay, he shall be thrown into the CrusherNay, he shall be thrown into the Crusher
And what do you know what the Crusher is?And what do you know what the Crusher is?
It is the Fire kindled by Allah, It is the Fire kindled by Allah,
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AL-LA-TEE – TAT-TWA-LI – ‘U – ‘ALAL – AF – I - DAH
IN – NA-HAA – ‘ALAI – HIM – MUɔ – SWO -DAH
FEE – ‘AMA – DIM – MU- MAD – DA-DAH
the Fire that shall rise to the hearts (of criminals)the Fire that shall rise to the hearts (of criminals)
Verily it will close in upon themVerily it will close in upon them
Verily it will close in upon them, in outstretched columns.Verily it will close in upon them, in outstretched columns.
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Many of us, shamelessly entertain the thought that we are
perfect. Some even seek out Western motivational books &
courses that promote enhancement of their 'super-ego'.
Thus their attitude towards others will be affected by this
delusion, accentuated by seeing the faults in others, not in
themselves. Many of us may still be struggling with but still
controlled by our 'nafs al-amaa-rah' (our commanding self), which
makes us become pre-occupied with others to distract us from
looking at what is in us.
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Our hands are quick to point at others, yet we forget that,
fingers in that same hand is in fact pointing back at us. We should
reflect and ask ourselves:
"Is this the behaviour and attitude of a Muslim?" are we not
ashamed! – IT-TAQIL-LAAH! (So Be fearful of Allah!)
Remember what our Prophet s.a.w. said.
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““Blessed is the one who is busy (addressing) with his own Blessed is the one who is busy (addressing) with his own
shortcomings (faults) rather than getting involve withshortcomings (faults) rather than getting involve with
(searching for) the shortcomings (faults) of other people.”(searching for) the shortcomings (faults) of other people.”
((Hadith reported by Al-BazHadith reported by Al-Bazzar)zar)
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" You Muslim (who claim yourself as one) with your mouth! You Muslim (who claim yourself as one) with your mouth!
But Faith (But Faith (iimaniiman) has not entered your hearts; do not cause ) has not entered your hearts; do not cause
annoyance towards other Muslims by making fun of them annoyance towards other Muslims by making fun of them
and searching for their faults. This is because whosoever and searching for their faults. This is because whosoever
likes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah in likes to search for the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah in
turn will search out his faults. When Allah searches out turn will search out his faults. When Allah searches out
someone's faults, He will expose whatever secrets that the someone's faults, He will expose whatever secrets that the
person has, even if it were person has, even if it were in the depth of his house."
(Hadith reported by Tirmidzi)
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LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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““And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he to And know that Allah’s Messenger is among you: were he to
comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you comply with your inclinations in each and every case, you
would be bound to come to harm [as a community]. But as it would be bound to come to harm [as a community]. But as it
is, Allah has caused [your] faith to be dear to you, and has is, Allah has caused [your] faith to be dear to you, and has
given it beauty in your hearts, and has made hateful to you given it beauty in your hearts, and has made hateful to you
all denial of the truth, and all iniquity, and all rebellion all denial of the truth, and all iniquity, and all rebellion
[against what is good]. Such indeed are they who follow the [against what is good]. Such indeed are they who follow the
right course”right course”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 7Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 7))
LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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We ought to know better that as Muslims, we have the perfect We ought to know better that as Muslims, we have the perfect
example of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. He would never act example of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. He would never act
based on unverified assertions, nor would he be inclined to based on unverified assertions, nor would he be inclined to
people's opinion but he would always seek the inspirations and people's opinion but he would always seek the inspirations and
guidance of Allah s.w.t. :guidance of Allah s.w.t. :
"And know that among you is Allah's Messenger: were "And know that among you is Allah's Messenger: were
he, in many matters, to follow your (wishes), ye would he, in many matters, to follow your (wishes), ye would
certainly suffer"certainly suffer"
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Such was the nature of Muhammad s.a.w. and were the nature Such was the nature of Muhammad s.a.w. and were the nature
of his close companions r.a. whose life he moulded. These pure of his close companions r.a. whose life he moulded. These pure
souls were instilled by the Grace of Allah with that characteristics souls were instilled by the Grace of Allah with that characteristics
mentioned here as:mentioned here as:
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Such was the nature of Muhammad s.a.w. and were the nature Such was the nature of Muhammad s.a.w. and were the nature
of his close companions r.a. whose life he moulded. These pure of his close companions r.a. whose life he moulded. These pure
souls were instilled by the Grace of Allah with that characteristics souls were instilled by the Grace of Allah with that characteristics
mentioned here as:mentioned here as:
“... but Allah has endeared the Faith to you, and has made
it beautiful in your hearts and He has made hateful to you
unbelief, wickedness and rebellion: such indeed are those
who walk in righteousness―"
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[1] They see Faith (iiman) as something most dear and valuable; a
bestowal from Allah to them. They were very careful in striving to
preserve this. They indulge constantly in seeking forgiveness of
Allah s.w.t. seeking to remove any stain or blemishes upon their
Faith (iiman). Thus, any act or deeds which compromises this
would be rejected out right.
[2] Not only that, Faith (iiman) is adorned in their hearts. If the
''Qalb"(mind/heart) is the centre from which radiates all our
actions, then from such people will manifest everything which
such Faith (iiman) represents. They exude every goodness.
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[3] When their hearts is filled with Faith (iiman), then it definitely
will react against any other values contrary to Faith (iiman). It
resent and is hateful towards "Kufr" (denial of Truth); "Fusuq"
(iniquities or sinful things) and "Isw-yaan" (rebellion against
goodness).
Such were the people whom Allah s.w.t, referred to as the Rightly
Guided (RAA-SYIDUUN) - May Allah make us to be like them too –
AAMIN
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““Hence, if two groups of believers fall to fightingHence, if two groups of believers fall to fighting, (FA-A, (FA-ASWSW-LI-LIHHUU) UU)
make peace between themmake peace between them; but then, if one of the two [groups] ; but then, if one of the two [groups]
goes on acting wrongfully towards the other, fight against the one goes on acting wrongfully towards the other, fight against the one
that acts wrongfully that acts wrongfully until it reverts to Allah’s commandmentuntil it reverts to Allah’s commandment; and if ; and if
they revert, make peace between them with justice (‘they revert, make peace between them with justice (‘ADLADL), and deal ), and deal
equitably [equitably [QISTw - QISTw - with them]: for verily, Allah loves those who with them]: for verily, Allah loves those who
act equitably (act equitably (MUQSITwEENMUQSITwEEN) !”) !”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 9Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 9))
LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT
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WA – IN – TWAA- IF-TAA-NI – MINAL – MU’ – MI-NEEN IQ – TA – TA –LUU
FA – ASW – LI –HUU – BAI-NA - HUMAA
FA – IN – BAA – GHAT – IH – DAA – HUMAA – ‘ALAL – UKH-RAA
Hence, if two groups of believers fall to fighting Hence, if two groups of believers fall to fighting
make peace between them make peace between them
but then, if one of the two [groups] goes on but then, if one of the two [groups] goes on acting wrongfully towards the otheracting wrongfully towards the other
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FA – QAA –TI-LUL-LA-TEE – TAB - GHEE
HAT –TAA – TA-FEE – A – ILAA – AM - RIL- LAAH
FA – IN – FAA - AT
fight against the one that acts wrongfullyfight against the one that acts wrongfully
until it reverts to Allah’s commandmentuntil it reverts to Allah’s commandment
and if they revertand if they revert,,
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BIL – ‘AD- LI – WA – AQ –SWI-TUU
IN – NAL-LAA-HA – YU – HIB – BUL – MUQ – SWI - TWEEN
with justice (‘ADL), and deal equitably [QISTw] - with themwith justice (‘ADL), and deal equitably [QISTw] - with them
for verily, Allah loves those for verily, Allah loves those who act equitably (MUQSITwEEN)who act equitably (MUQSITwEEN)
FA – ASW – LI-HUU – BAI – NA – NU-MAmake peace between themmake peace between them
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““O ye who believeO ye who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to ! stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to
fair dealing fair dealing ((QISTwQISTw), and ), and let not the hatred of others to you let not the hatred of others to you
make you swerve to wrong and depart from justicmake you swerve to wrong and depart from justice (e (‘ADL‘ADL). ).
Be just (Be just (A’-DILUA’-DILU): that is next to Piety (): that is next to Piety (TAQWATAQWA): and fear Allah, ): and fear Allah,
for Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.” for Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5 : 8Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5 : 8))
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O ye who believe! O ye who believe!
stand out firmly for Allah, stand out firmly for Allah,
as witnesses to fair dealing (QISTw),as witnesses to fair dealing (QISTw),
YAA – AIYU – HAL – LADZEE-NA – AA –MA-NUU
KUU-NUU – QAW-WAA-MEE-NA – LIL-LAA-HISHU-HA-DAA - A – BIL - QISTW
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and let not the hatred of others to you make you and let not the hatred of others to you make you
swerve to wrong and depart from justice (‘ADL). swerve to wrong and depart from justice (‘ADL).
Be just (A’-DILU): that is next to Piety (TAQWA): Be just (A’-DILU): that is next to Piety (TAQWA):
WA-LAA – TAJ-RI-MAN-NA-KUM – SHA-NAA – NU
QAU- MIN - ‘A-LAA – AL-LAA – TA’ – DI- LUU
I’ – DI – LUU - HU-WA – AQ – RO – BU - LIT – TAQ-WAA
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and be conscious and fear Allah (TAQWA)and be conscious and fear Allah (TAQWA)
for Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye dofor Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do
WAT – TA – QUL-LAAH
IN – NAL-LAAHA – KHO – BEE- RUM –
BI-MAA – TA’ –MA-LUU-N
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Meaning of various terms for Justice:Meaning of various terms for Justice:
( “( “’A-da-la ’A-da-la ” ) – to act justly, equitable, treating ” ) – to act justly, equitable, treating everyone with indiscriminate justice, etc.everyone with indiscriminate justice, etc.
it also imply ( “ it also imply ( “ ‘adl ‘adl ” ) to straighten, to be ” ) to straighten, to be straightforward, justice, rectify, put in order, straightforward, justice, rectify, put in order, balance etc.balance etc.
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Meaning of various terms for Justice:Meaning of various terms for Justice:
- ( “( “QistwQistw ” ) meaning: “justice, fairness, equity, ” ) meaning: “justice, fairness, equity, fair-mindedness, etc.” as in allotment of share or fair-mindedness, etc.” as in allotment of share or portion, also in the appropriate instalments.portion, also in the appropriate instalments.
ThusThus “ “( “( “muqsitwmuqsitw ”) – is “acting justly, or with ”) – is “acting justly, or with fairness, correctness and appropriateness.”fairness, correctness and appropriateness.”
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In an adjudication (In an adjudication (judging judging ), where justice requires ), where justice requires that one party gains and one party has to suffer that one party gains and one party has to suffer loss, the Arabic termloss, the Arabic term ((‘‘ADL ADL )) is used. This, is used. This, perhaps is the minimal form of justice required.perhaps is the minimal form of justice required.
Even to those amongst your enemy whom you hate, Even to those amongst your enemy whom you hate, you must not deprive them of the you must not deprive them of the ‘ADL‘ADL..
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Although both terms imply “Although both terms imply “justicejustice”, yet there is a ”, yet there is a slight difference in their meanings :slight difference in their meanings :
In a transaction between 2 parties (e.g. Buying and In a transaction between 2 parties (e.g. Buying and selling), to accord to both parties their due rights selling), to accord to both parties their due rights whence both are satisfied (win-win) – the Arabic term whence both are satisfied (win-win) – the Arabic term . ( . (QISTwQISTw ) is used. ) is used.
This may require willingness on one or both party to This may require willingness on one or both party to show benevolence, goodwill and generosity to the show benevolence, goodwill and generosity to the other.other. ““LESSON ON ISLAMIC LESSON ON ISLAMIC
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Thus, (Thus, (QISTwQISTw ) would be a higher form of ) would be a higher form of justice – a justice tempered with justice – a justice tempered with IIHHSANSAN and and generosity.generosity.
As Muslims, we are to strive for this higher As Muslims, we are to strive for this higher standard, if not, then uphold the minimal.standard, if not, then uphold the minimal.
““ADAABADAAB “ encompass both these understandings. “ encompass both these understandings.
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““All believers are but brethrenAll believers are but brethren. Hence, [whenever they . Hence, [whenever they
are at odds] make peace between your two are at odds] make peace between your two
(contending) brethren, and remain conscious of (and (contending) brethren, and remain conscious of (and
fear) Allah, so that you might be graced with His fear) Allah, so that you might be graced with His
mercy.”mercy.”
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IN – NA-MAL – MU’ –-MI -NUU – NA – IKH- WA (TUN)
FA – ASW – LI – HUU – BAI – NA – A – KHA – WAI - KUM
WAT – TA-QUL-LAA- HA – LA –’AL-LA-KUM –TUR-HA-MUUN
(Verily) All believers are but brethren(Verily) All believers are but brethren
Hence, [whenever they are at odds] make peace Hence, [whenever they are at odds] make peace between your two brethrenbetween your two brethren
and remain conscious of (and fear) Allah, so that you and remain conscious of (and fear) Allah, so that you might be graced with His mercymight be graced with His mercy, ,
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““Shall I inform you of the deed which excels (even) the fasting, charity and Shall I inform you of the deed which excels (even) the fasting, charity and
devotional prayer (swolah)? The narrator said, they answered: “Yes!”, and devotional prayer (swolah)? The narrator said, they answered: “Yes!”, and
the Prophet the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: “(It is the deed of) reconciling (said: “(It is the deed of) reconciling (ISLAISLAHH) between the ) between the
(contending) Muslims, and rancour (enmity) amongst Muslims is (cause of) (contending) Muslims, and rancour (enmity) amongst Muslims is (cause of)
destruction.”destruction.”
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““You will not enter Paradise unless you have Faith (iiman); but you will not You will not enter Paradise unless you have Faith (iiman); but you will not
have Faith unless you love one another. Shall I direct you all to an act have Faith unless you love one another. Shall I direct you all to an act
which will make you love one another – Disseminate the Salaam (the which will make you love one another – Disseminate the Salaam (the
greeting of ”Peace be upon you”).”greeting of ”Peace be upon you”).”
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Unity is a cornerstone of the message of TAUHEED.
Attesting to the “Attesting to the “Absolute Oneness of AllahAbsolute Oneness of Allah” which cannot allow ” which cannot allow
for ascribing any partners (for ascribing any partners (SHIRKSHIRK) to the Divinity () to the Divinity (UluhiyyahUluhiyyah) and ) and
Lordship (Lordship (RubbubiyyahRubbubiyyah) of Allah SWT. , the absolute unity () of Allah SWT. , the absolute unity (OnenessOneness) )
permeates our belief, worldview and practice which does not permeates our belief, worldview and practice which does not
dichotomise aspects in our life into separate parts – but fused into dichotomise aspects in our life into separate parts – but fused into
one whole.one whole.
This message in fact unites us in Faith with all of Allah’s angels, This message in fact unites us in Faith with all of Allah’s angels,
prophets and righteous servants, transcending time and place. prophets and righteous servants, transcending time and place.
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As a community (As a community (UmmahUmmah), ), TAUTAUHHEEDEED binds our hearts to forge a binds our hearts to forge a
single brotherhood of people which may be from diverse and single brotherhood of people which may be from diverse and
different background, sweeping away ancient bias and past different background, sweeping away ancient bias and past
prejudice, enmity, hatred and discriminations, that has plagued prejudice, enmity, hatred and discriminations, that has plagued
human co-existence.human co-existence.
One of the amazing achievement and legacy of our Prophet One of the amazing achievement and legacy of our Prophet
Muhammad Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص s.a.a.w. was the establishment of s.a.a.w. was the establishment of UKHUWWAHUKHUWWAH
amongst the diverse people into one global and cosmopolitan amongst the diverse people into one global and cosmopolitan
community.community.
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Yet today, the irony of this is, the glaring disunity and enmity Yet today, the irony of this is, the glaring disunity and enmity
amongst Muslims is so apparent. Why?amongst Muslims is so apparent. Why?
This is symptomatic of the inherent flaws, ‘This is symptomatic of the inherent flaws, ‘diseasesdiseases’ and ’ and
‘‘deviationsdeviations’ which perhaps have indeed, afflicted us Muslims. How ’ which perhaps have indeed, afflicted us Muslims. How
have we developed? What kind of education and influence have we have we developed? What kind of education and influence have we
allowed ourselves to be influenced by? What are the important allowed ourselves to be influenced by? What are the important
teaching we have neglected? What factor motivates and bind us?teaching we have neglected? What factor motivates and bind us?
Why do we promote unity upon other platforms, the while Why do we promote unity upon other platforms, the while
neglecting to be concern towards promoting the unity of Muslims?neglecting to be concern towards promoting the unity of Muslims?
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Or worst than this, when we are not promoting unity of Muslims, Or worst than this, when we are not promoting unity of Muslims,
some are even guilty of promoting disunity and hatred amongst some are even guilty of promoting disunity and hatred amongst
ourselves. ourselves. LAA-HAW-LA WA-LAA QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH! LAA-HAW-LA WA-LAA QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH!
What kind of “What kind of “MuslimsMuslims” are these?” are these?
Merely being a Merely being a MuslimMuslim is not sufficient without striving to is not sufficient without striving to
become become Mu’meenMu’meen (Believer). And a (Believer). And a Mu’meenMu’meen must manifest his must manifest his
belief in his entire being or disposition (belief in his entire being or disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq) and practice ) and practice
((‘Amal‘Amal).).
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“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do
not become divided. And remember the favour of Allah
upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your
hearts together and you became, by His favour, brothers.
And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He
saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His
verses that you may be guided.,”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103)
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WA’-TA-SWEE-MU – BU - HAB – LIL-LAA-HI – JA-MEE- ’ANWA-LAA – TA – FAR – RO - KUU
WADZ-KU-RUU – NI’ – MA-TALLAA-HI – ‘ALAI-KUM
IDZ-KUN-TUM – A’ – DAA -AN – FA-AL-LA-FA – BAI-NA- QU-LUU-BI-KUM
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WA – KUN-TUM – ‘ALAA – SHA-FAA – KHUF-RO-TIM –MI-NAN-NAAR
FA – ANQ – QA – DZA – KUM – MIN - HAA
so that through His blessing you became brethren
And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire,
and He saved you from it.
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KA – DZAA –LI-KA -
YU – BAIY- YI – NULLAA - HU – LA-KUM – AA- YAA-TI-HII
LA – ‘AL – LA - KUM – TAH – TA - DUUN
Thus does
(He) Allah make clear to you His verses
that you may be guided
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““Every Muslim is the brother of other Muslim. He neither Every Muslim is the brother of other Muslim. He neither
oppresses him nor forsakes him (in times of need or distress). oppresses him nor forsakes him (in times of need or distress).
And whoever fulfils the need of his brother, Allah will fulfil And whoever fulfils the need of his brother, Allah will fulfil
his need. And whoever alleviates the suffering of a Muslim, his need. And whoever alleviates the suffering of a Muslim,
Allah will alleviate his sufferings on the Day of Resurrection. Allah will alleviate his sufferings on the Day of Resurrection.
And whoever covers (the sin of) a Muslim, Allah will cover his And whoever covers (the sin of) a Muslim, Allah will cover his
sins on the Day of Resurrection.”sins on the Day of Resurrection.”
((Hadeeth reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadeeth reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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““The blood of a Muslim, his property and honour are The blood of a Muslim, his property and honour are
sacred and inviolable (haram) for another Muslim.”sacred and inviolable (haram) for another Muslim.”
((Hadeeth reported by MuslimHadeeth reported by Muslim))
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““By He (Allah) in Whose hand is my life, no servant (of Allah) By He (Allah) in Whose hand is my life, no servant (of Allah)
is a believer (in the true sense of the term) unless is a believer (in the true sense of the term) unless
he likes for his brother what he likes for himself..”he likes for his brother what he likes for himself..”
((Hadeeth reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadeeth reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! No men shall deride No men shall deride [other] [other]
men: it may well be that those [whom they deride] are better men: it may well be that those [whom they deride] are better
than themselves; and than themselves; and no women [shall deride other] womenno women [shall deride other] women: it : it
may well be that those [whom they deride] are better than may well be that those [whom they deride] are better than
themselves. And themselves. And neither shall you defame one anotherneither shall you defame one another, nor, nor insult insult
one another by [opprobrious] epithets: evil is one another by [opprobrious] epithets: evil is all imputation of all imputation of
iniquity after [one has attained to] faithiniquity after [one has attained to] faith; and they who [become ; and they who [become
guilty thereof and] do not repent - it is they, they who are guilty thereof and] do not repent - it is they, they who are
evildoers!”evildoers!”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 11Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 11))
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O YOU who have attained to faith! No O YOU who have attained to faith! No
men shall deride [other] menmen shall deride [other] men
it may well be that those [whom they it may well be that those [whom they
deride] are better than themselvesderide] are better than themselves
YAA- AI-YU-HAL – LA-DZEE – NA – AA-MA-NUU
LAA – YAS –KHAR – QAU-MUM- MIN – QAU -MIN
’A- SAA- AN-YA-KUU-NUU
KHAI- RAM – MIN - HUM
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and no women [shall deride other] womenand no women [shall deride other] women
it may well be that those [whom they it may well be that those [whom they
deride] are better than themselves. deride] are better than themselves.
And neither shall you defame one anotherAnd neither shall you defame one another
WA-LAA – NI-SAA – UM-MIN – NI-SAA-I
’A- SAA- AN-YA-KUN-NA - KHAI- RAM – MIN - HUN
WA – LAA – TAL – MI –ZUU – AM-FU-SA-KUM
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nor insult one another by [opprobrious] epithets: nor insult one another by [opprobrious] epithets:
evil is all imputation of iniquity after [one has attained to] faithevil is all imputation of iniquity after [one has attained to] faith
and they who [become guilty thereof and] do not repent - and they who [become guilty thereof and] do not repent - it is they, they who are evildoersit is they, they who are evildoers
WA-LAA – TA-NAA – BA-ZUU – BIL – AL-QAA-B
BI’-SA-LIS-MUL – FU-SUU-QU – BA’ –DAL – EE-MAN
WA-MAN – LAM – YA-TUB – FA-ULAA- IKA – HU-MUZ –ZAA-LI-MUU-N
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In our social relationship, some of us find it amusing to ridicule,
mock, jeer, scoff at, laugh, make fun or taunt at others. It is
especially so, when we are in a kind of cliques or grouping.
Why do we do this? It is due to our self-conceit and arrogance.
Never for a moment do we consider that such behaviour is wrong. In
such association or gathering, each one tries to deflect attention of
their own defects by projecting the weakness of others, especially of
those people we consider to be outside our circle, outside our group.
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We feel secure with our buddies, joking and laughing like the old
witches of "Macbeth" who fail to see their own evil and ugliness.
Some of us even considers it a norm to do this, and any attempt
at changing this behaviour amongst our peers is met with
accusations of having "no sense of humour", "too serious", "no fun
to be with" etc. But the "joke" is actually on us if we indulge in such
practice, as Allah s.w.t. says: "it may well be that the one derided is
better" than ourselves.
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Deriding others has many forms. Verbal derision, sarcasm, by
gesturing, mimicking or even giving nicknames - which aims at
ridiculing the person. If we are to analyze what motivates our
actions, it is that unashamed pride and conceit we think of
ourselves.
And because we are used to directing these derision towards
others, we do not feel how it can possibly hurt. But - What if others
were to do it to us?
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Although in this verse, by using the male gender it generally is
quite sufficient and usually applies to both, male and female, yet
Allah repeated the command by specifically addressing the women,
lest some people may try to excuse themselves from this command
just because they are not men. This, indeed, demonstrates the
seriousness of the command, that it is to be observed by every
Muslim, as it removes any ambiguity, lest some may try to seek
excuse by legalistic arguments. There is no doubt that this
commandment applies to every Muslim - both male & female.
SERIOUSNESS OF THIS COMMAND
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Also, one aspect of the teaching of Islam is that it emphasises
respect towards the honour and dignity of others - everyone -
Muslim as well as non-Muslim. All mankind are the children of
Adam a.s. and deserves the appropriate respect because Allah
s.w.t. says:
RESPECT DIGNITY & HONOUR OF PEOPLE
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Also, one aspect of the teaching of Islam is that it emphasises
respect towards the honour and dignity of others - everyone -
Muslim as well as non-Muslim. All mankind are the children of
Adam a.s. and deserves the appropriate respect because Allah
s.w.t. says:
RESPECT DIGNITY & HONOUR OF PEOPLE
““NOW, INDEED, We have conferred dignity (honour) on the children of NOW, INDEED, We have conferred dignity (honour) on the children of
Adam, and borne them over land and sea, and provided for them Adam, and borne them over land and sea, and provided for them
sustenance out of the good things of life, and favoured them far above sustenance out of the good things of life, and favoured them far above
most of Our creation:”most of Our creation:”
((Qur’an: Isra’ : 17: 70Qur’an: Isra’ : 17: 70))
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So every mankind must be respected.
Some perhaps may have tarnished this God-given honour upon
themselves but, we are not to seek out nor assume this, but we
are to give everyone the benefit of doubt, and unless there are
clear evidence to the contrary, we are still to respect them.
RESPECT DIGNITY & HONOUR OF PEOPLE
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As towards those whom Allah s.w.t. has chosen, especially the
Believers, by virtue of them being a believer, Allah s.w.t. in fact
has conferred special honour upon him/her. Their honour are
given with the support and assurance by Allah s.w.t. Himself, thus
we are duly warned in this verse:
RESPECT DIGNITY & HONOUR OF PEOPLE
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As towards those whom Allah s.w.t. has chosen, especially the
Believers, by virtue of them being a believer, Allah s.w.t. in fact
has conferred special honour upon him/her. Their honour are
given with the support and assurance by Allah s.w.t. Himself, thus
we are duly warned in this verse:
RESPECT DIGNITY & HONOUR OF PEOPLE
““Evil is all imputation of iniquity after [one has attained to] Evil is all imputation of iniquity after [one has attained to]
faith; and they who [become guilty thereof and] do not faith; and they who [become guilty thereof and] do not
repent - it is they, they who are evildoers!”repent - it is they, they who are evildoers!”
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ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N
WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –
WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH
““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and
make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,
and a Mercy. O Allah! “and a Mercy. O Allah! “
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ALLAA-HUM-MA – ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA
NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE
MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU
““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those
(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,” (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”
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WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU
AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW
TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR
““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night
and different parts of the day,” and different parts of the day,”
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WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN
YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N
“And make it as argument point in my favour,
O Lord of all the worlds.”
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"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have
forgotten or erred. forgotten or erred.
Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which
You laid upon those before us. You laid upon those before us.
Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no
ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have
mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory
over the disbelieving people."over the disbelieving people."
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“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with
reverential fear, give me success in that which is most
pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!
O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make
me live and die in Thy creed!
O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to
enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of
right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the
servants of righteousness,"
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O Allah! Make faith (O Allah! Make faith (iimaniiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts ) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts
and make disbelief (and make disbelief (KufrKufr), sinning (), sinning (FusuqFusuq) and rebelliousness () and rebelliousness (`isyan`isyan) )
hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided (Raa-shi-duunRaa-shi-duun).).
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O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims
and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones, and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,
without tasting humiliation or turmoil.without tasting humiliation or turmoil.
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‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammad ammad
and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammad ammad
(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).
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““Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!
(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
And Peace on the Messengers! And Peace on the Messengers!
And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”
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