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Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailfor ”Teachers of PPIS Kindergarten -2012”

Organized by PPIS – (Persatuan Pemudi Islam Singapura)

Young Muslim Women Association SingaporeSaturday 25th February 2012 – 2 pm

@ PPIS, No. 21 Old Jurong Road

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

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A PERTINENT REMINDER ....A PERTINENT REMINDER ....

AN IMPORTANT ADVICEAN IMPORTANT ADVICE

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


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

messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to 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 they instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they

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

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



““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who

have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3))



“Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will:

and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.”

(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 4)



““THIS day those who disbelieve have despaired THIS day those who disbelieve have despaired

of [defeating] your of [defeating] your DEENDEEN (religion); so fear them (religion); so fear them

not, but fear Me. not, but fear Me.

THIS day I have perfected for you your THIS day I have perfected for you your DEENDEEN

(religion) and completed My favour upon you (religion) and completed My favour upon you

and have approved for you and have approved for you Al-IslamAl-Islam as your as your

DEENDEEN (religion).” (religion).”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3))



““O YOU who have believed, do not put [yourselves] before O YOU who have believed, do not put [yourselves] before

Allah and His Messenger but be conscious of (and fear) Allah. Allah and His Messenger but be conscious of (and fear) Allah.

Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.””

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


““O YOU who have believed, respond to Allah and to the O YOU who have believed, respond to Allah and to the

Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life. And Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life. And

know that Allah intervenes between a man and his heart and know that Allah intervenes between a man and his heart and

that to Him you will be gathered.that to Him you will be gathered.””

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


““O YOU who have believed, do not betray Allah O YOU who have believed, do not betray Allah

and the Messenger or betray your trusts while you and the Messenger or betray your trusts while you

know [the consequence]. know [the consequence].

And know that your properties and your children And know that your properties and your children

are but a trial and that Allah has with Him a great are but a trial and that Allah has with Him a great

reward.reward.””

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 28-29Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 28-29))


““VERILY, in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad) you have a VERILY, in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad) you have a

good example good example for everyone who looks forward [with hope for everyone who looks forward [with hope

and awe] to Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah and awe] to Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah

unceasingly.unceasingly.””

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


““Verily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except toVerily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except to

perfect the noble perfect the noble AkhlaqAkhlaq (disposition of mankind).” (disposition of mankind).”

((Hadith reported by MalikHadith reported by Malik) )


““O YOU who have believed, protect yourselves and your O YOU who have believed, protect yourselves and your

families from a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is people and stones, families from a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is people and stones,

over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do

not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what

they are commanded.”they are commanded.”

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

are, that they be instilled (i.e. to be educated by them) are, that they be instilled (i.e. to be educated by them)

with with ADABADAB and to be given a good name.” and 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.).)


““So by mercy from Allah, [O Muhammad], you were lenient with So by mercy from Allah, [O Muhammad], you were lenient with

them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart,

they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and

ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter.”ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 159Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 159))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail 2012))

“Verily I am to you all, like a father is to his child.”

(Hadith of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. reported by Abu

Dawud, An-Nasa’i Ibn Majah, Ibnu Hibban from Abu

Hurayrah r.a.)


“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.)


“ “We the prophets are commanded to place We the prophets are commanded to place

people according to their station and to speak people according to their station and to speak

unto them in accordance with their intellectual unto them in accordance with their intellectual

capacity.”capacity.”

((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.aHadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.a.).)



““Do you bid other people to be pious (righteous), the while Do you bid other people to be pious (righteous), the while

you forget your own selves -and yet you recite the divine you forget your own selves -and yet you recite the divine

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

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44))


Perhaps one of the principles (Qawaa-id ) will explain:

“Every matter (knowledge, skill, etc.), for which an obligation

cannot be fulfilled except by (possessing) it (i.e. knowledge and

skill), its acquisition is (therefore) obligatory (waajib).”

-An Islamic principle.

Before one can be a good teacher, one has Before one can be a good teacher, one has

to prove oneself to being a good student.to prove oneself to being a good student.


In my experience with educating adult Muslims regarding their DEEN,

there are quite a number of confusion, which may need to be addressed

and clarified. If we do not correct this in people who are in the position

to teach our children, great harm may occur.

Even some Islamic terms we commonly used may already be wrongly

understood and thus misapplied – exacerbating further the confusion.

Some pertinent examples of these confusion are :

ILMU- UKHRAWI – as referring to Islamic religious knowledge;

SECULAR knowledge – as though referring to every worldly knowledge

other than from Islam’s primary sources;

FARDHU ‘AIN - only pertains to knowing about Rukun Islam and Iman;


The worldview held by many of us may have already been tainted by

other philosophy, ideology or sub-culture and we know we need to

“Islamise” it. This is vital in matters dealing with the education of

Muslims.

Yet, it cannot be done merely by “fusing”, or “grafting” the Islamic

components upon what has been developed from worldview based upon

concepts or philosophy from others, some of which may be opposed to

Islamic values. Unless such anomalies are addressed, the exercise to add

Islamic components would be mere ‘cosmetic ’ Islamization.

As Muslim educators, we need to understand terms and concepts from

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““And seek help through steadfast patience and And seek help through steadfast patience and

prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the

humbly submissive [to Allah].”humbly submissive [to Allah].”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 45Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 45))


“Everyone of you is leader (shepherd) and will be question

regarding those whom you lead (look after).”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim

ADDENDUMADDENDUM


“Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order

to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight.

We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful

(rests on his will).”

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“But nay - they who are bent on evildoing follow but their

own desires, without having any knowledge (of the truth).

And who could guide those whom Allah has [thus] let go

astray, and who (thereupon) have none to succour them?”

(Qur’an: Rum: 30: 29)


“AND SO, set thy face steadfastly towards the

[one ever-true] faith, turning away from all that

is false, in accordance with the natural

disposition (FITwRAH) which Allah has instilled

into man: [for,] not to allow any change to

corrupt what Allah has thus created this is the

[purpose of the one] ever-true faith; but most

people know it not.-”

(Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30)



“Every child is born in a state of

Fitwrah (pure innocence);

it is the parent that will make him

to be a Jew, or a Christian,

or a pagan (Majusi).”

(Hadith )


““Educate (nurture Educate (nurture ADABADAB in) your children upon three things: in) your children upon three things:

[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),[1] To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.),

[2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad), [2] And to love the Family members of his household (Aali Muhammad),

[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”[3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.”

((Hadith narrated by TabraniHadith narrated by Tabrani))


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

their goal - and how vile a resting-place! - whereas those their goal - and how vile a resting-place! - whereas those

who remain conscious of their Sustainer shall have who remain conscious of their Sustainer shall have

gardens through which running waters flow, therein to gardens through which running waters flow, therein to

abide: a ready welcome from Allah. abide: a ready welcome from Allah.

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

virtuous.”virtuous.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-198))

Remember, Islam teaches that the success of our education is not

merely in Muslims being knowledgeable but requires that such

knowledge must transform their disposition (AKHLAQ) with noble

virtues leading to TAQWA - the raison d'être of our Prophet’s mission

as in one of his sayings.

““Verily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except toVerily, I have not been sent (as Prophet) except to

perfect the noble perfect the noble AkhlaqAkhlaq (disposition of mankind).” (disposition of mankind).”

((Hadith reported by MalikHadith reported by Malik) )

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And Allah s.w.t. clearly asserts what the true value system as to who

is noble amongst mankind, should be based upon what He deems to be

noble.

So, as Muslims, we must not be distracted and deviate into blindly

imitating others. Allah s.w.t. says:

““Verily, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the one Verily, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the one

who is most deeply conscious of Him (who is most deeply conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA). Behold, Allah ). Behold, Allah

is all-knowing, all-aware.” is all-knowing, all-aware.”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 39: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 39: 13) ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

Education of Muslims begins with instilling Education of Muslims begins with instilling ADABADAB until it until it

becomes their second nature or what we mean by becomes their second nature or what we mean by “ “ AKHLAQ AKHLAQ ““, or , or

disposition, as asserted by disposition, as asserted by Imam Hujwiri rhm.a. Imam Hujwiri rhm.a. ::

AKHLAQ : “are non-contrived praiseworthy actions not

proceeding from particular motives. Their outer form is in

harmony with their inner truth; they are actions devoid of

pretension.”


Relationship with the SelfRelationship with the Self

THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

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


EXCERPTS FROM MY “LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB”

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)


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE


HEARTHEART

Initial traits Initial traits ::[1] Appetite, [1] Appetite, [2] Emotion still link to needs,[2] Emotion still link to needs,[3] curiosity, memory,[3] curiosity, memory,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[5] application of[5] application ofbasic sensory feelingsbasic sensory feelings







THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE


HEARTHEART





Importance of linguistics to thoughts:




THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE


HEARTHEART


Importance of linguistics to thoughts:

““He (Allah) has created man: He has imparted He (Allah) has created man: He has imparted unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)






““THE MOST GRACIOUS has imparted this Qur’an THE MOST GRACIOUS has imparted this Qur’an

[unto man]. He has created man: He has imparted [unto man]. He has created man: He has imparted

unto him articulate thought and speech (unto him articulate thought and speech (AL-AL-

BAYANBAYAN).”).”

((Qur’an: Rahman: 55: 1-4Qur’an: Rahman: 55: 1-4))



Our Prophet’s upbringing s.a.a.w. contains much wisdom we Our Prophet’s upbringing s.a.a.w. contains much wisdom we

must learn from, amongst which was firstly his being given a must learn from, amongst which was firstly his being given a

good name. Naming in fact is the beginning of a child’s good name. Naming in fact is the beginning of a child’s

cognitive and communicative education. cognitive and communicative education.

Then our Prophet s.a.w. was nurtured amongst the bedouin Then our Prophet s.a.w. was nurtured amongst the bedouin

tribe of tribe of Bani Sa’adah, Bani Sa’adah, which instilled in him the pure Arabic which instilled in him the pure Arabic

language and the noble mannerism.language and the noble mannerism.

Imam Muhammad Idris Ash-Shafi-’ie Imam Muhammad Idris Ash-Shafi-’ie rhm.a. excelled in the rhm.a. excelled in the

Arabic language and learning the bedouin ways, before he Arabic language and learning the bedouin ways, before he

went on learning and mastering other Islamic sciences.went on learning and mastering other Islamic sciences.



Speaking to a child should be done with clarity , in our diction Speaking to a child should be done with clarity , in our diction

or pronunciation, mindful of the message In our heart / mind or pronunciation, mindful of the message In our heart / mind

when we convey it without us lapsing into gibberish. when we convey it without us lapsing into gibberish.

Thus, exposure to the Qur’anic recitations would in actual fact Thus, exposure to the Qur’anic recitations would in actual fact

not only be exposing them to a “not only be exposing them to a “perfected speech from Allah” perfected speech from Allah”

but also invoking blessings and other attending bestowals but also invoking blessings and other attending bestowals

upon the child.upon the child.



Exposure to direct human voice must be preferred to sound (of Exposure to direct human voice must be preferred to sound (of

musical) inanimate machine or even television. Shelter them musical) inanimate machine or even television. Shelter them

from those with uncouth trait and especially evil people. Do not from those with uncouth trait and especially evil people. Do not

ignore or take this advice lightly.ignore or take this advice lightly.

When speaking, the volume or tone of our voice etc. ; the When speaking, the volume or tone of our voice etc. ; the

courtesy inherent within the manner of our speech; the courtesy inherent within the manner of our speech; the

accompanying emotions, feeling and our stress in moral values accompanying emotions, feeling and our stress in moral values

etc. are very important to be considered as these would etc. are very important to be considered as these would

inevitably be absorbed by the child – even while they are in their inevitably be absorbed by the child – even while they are in their

crib/cradle. crib/cradle.



Remember: Remember: The key to clarity in one’s thoughts depends very The key to clarity in one’s thoughts depends very

much upon the clarity of one’s language proficiency. much upon the clarity of one’s language proficiency.

And a young child can be taught several languages. They have a And a young child can be taught several languages. They have a

tremendous capacity and love to imitate (tremendous capacity and love to imitate (HUB-BUT-TAQ-LEEDHUB-BUT-TAQ-LEED).).

An Arabic saying : “An Arabic saying : “Memorising when young is like etching on Memorising when young is like etching on

stones, whereas memorising when one is old (in comparison) it stones, whereas memorising when one is old (in comparison) it

would be like writing on waterwould be like writing on water.”.”

Rote learning in a child’s education is very necessary, although Rote learning in a child’s education is very necessary, although

we should be creative to ensure effectiveness. Knowing which to we should be creative to ensure effectiveness. Knowing which to

be taught (priority and quantum) is important.be taught (priority and quantum) is important.



Through the teaching of language which utilizes stories and Through the teaching of language which utilizes stories and

anecdotes, we transfer our cultural , historical , religious and anecdotes, we transfer our cultural , historical , religious and

moral values, connecting them to aspects or our ancestral moral values, connecting them to aspects or our ancestral

heritage, instilling in them dignity and rootedness, which are heritage, instilling in them dignity and rootedness, which are

important to formation of an identity (important to formation of an identity (shakh-siyyahshakh-siyyah).).

If these are neglected – If these are neglected – na-’uudzu-billahna-’uudzu-billah – we would have lost – we would have lost

the opportunity and may even, by its omission, expose the child the opportunity and may even, by its omission, expose the child

to defective factors in their formative upbringing that may to defective factors in their formative upbringing that may

impede their future Islamic education. impede their future Islamic education.



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

basic nature as a human being - having inherent powers basic nature as a human being - having inherent powers

and the human potentialities to be developed.and the human potentialities to be developed.



Important to inculcateImportant to inculcateADABADAB in their Relationship with in their Relationship with

Parents and TeachersParents and Teachers

Yet, children are born helpless and have to be cared, Yet, children 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 whom (EDUCATOR) – the first of whom

are PARENTS and later, by those assigned as their are PARENTS and later, by those assigned as their

Teachers.Teachers.



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

CHILDCHILDBODY

TONGUE

MINDDESIRE

HEART

Adab towards Parents and teachersAdab towards 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

THE BEGINNING OF CHILD EDUCATION IS ‘THE BEGINNING OF CHILD EDUCATION IS ‘TARBIYYAH TARBIYYAH ’’



PARENTSPARENTSTEACHERSTEACHERS

SKILLSSKILLS

Tarbiyyah ( ) – has the meanings “education,

upbringing, breeding, raising (of animals), instruction, pedagogy,

etc.

From which we have term “murabbin” ( ) “educator, (as

well as) breeder, tutor etc.

Yet, it is too general a term and can also be applied in terms of

raising, breeding and training of animals.

TASAWWUR ISLAM



Tarbiyyah ( ) – has the meanings “education,

upbringing, breeding, raising (of animals), instruction,

pedagogy, etc.

Almost similar to English term ‘education’ : Almost similar to English term ‘education’ :

((WikipediaWikipedia) It is derived from the Latin ) It is derived from the Latin ēducātiōēducātiō (“a breeding, a (“a breeding, a

bringing up, a rearing) from bringing up, a rearing) from ēdūcōēdūcō (“I educate, I train”) which is (“I educate, I train”) which is

related to the homonymrelated to the homonym ēdūcō ēdūcō (“I lead forth, I take out; I raise (“I lead forth, I take out; I raise

up, I erect”up, I erect”

TASAWWUR ISLAM



““So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that

they may receive admonition (i.e. To learn and be they may receive admonition (i.e. To learn and be

reminded).”reminded).”

((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 25Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 25))


““And We have explained to man, in this Qur'an, every And We have explained to man, in this Qur'an, every

kind of similitude: yet the greater part of men refuse kind of similitude: yet the greater part of men refuse

(to receive it) except with ingratitude!”(to receive it) except with ingratitude!”

((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 89Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 89))


Ta. Sin. Mim. These are Verses of the Book that makes Ta. Sin. Mim. These are Verses of the Book that makes

(things) clear. We rehearse to thee some of the story of (things) clear. We rehearse to thee some of the story of

Moses and Pharaoh in Truth, for people who believe.”Moses and Pharaoh in Truth, for people who believe.”

((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 1-3Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 1-3))



REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

FOR EDUCATORS

FOR EDUCATORS

PARENTAGE AND NOBLE LINEAGE

FOSTERAGE UNDER THE CARE OF HALIMAH AMONG

TRIBE OF BANU SA’ADAH

WITH HIS MOTHER, AMINAH AND JOURNEY TO

YATHRIB


REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

FOR EDUCATORS

FOR EDUCATORS

ON BEING AN ORPHAN

UNDER THE CARE OF ABDUL MUTTALIB

NURTURING UNDER THE LOVING CARE OF ABU TALIB

AND WIFE FATIMAH BINT ASSAD; AND FAMILY.


REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

FOR EDUCATORS

FOR EDUCATORS

MEANING: MEANING: “gentle; mild mannered; clement; forbearance; patient; “gentle; mild mannered; clement; forbearance; patient;

able to restrain oneself at times when spirit is roused to anger; able to restrain oneself at times when spirit is roused to anger;

discernment; understanding; discernment; intelligence; reason; discernment; understanding; discernment; intelligence; reason;

simple-minded; etc.”simple-minded; etc.”


REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

FOR EDUCATORS

FOR EDUCATORS

MEANING: MEANING: “ happiness; bliss; felicity; success; good fortune; “ happiness; bliss; felicity; success; good fortune;

prosperity; welfare; auspicious; etc.prosperity; welfare; auspicious; etc.


REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

FOR EDUCATORS

FOR EDUCATORS

MEANING: MEANING: “ courageous; bravery; valour; etc.”“ courageous; bravery; valour; etc.”

This is the opposite of “cowardice” and yet should not be This is the opposite of “cowardice” and yet should not be

exceeded to the extreme state of “reckless foolhardiness”exceeded to the extreme state of “reckless foolhardiness”


REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

FOR EDUCATORS

FOR EDUCATORS

MEANING: MEANING: “ ideal manhood; manliness; knightly virtues; generosity; “ ideal manhood; manliness; knightly virtues; generosity;

sense of honour; etc. It is very much linked to sense of honour; etc. It is very much linked to ‘IFFAH ‘IFFAH ( ) or ( ) or

being chaste, pure i.e. “safeguarding oneself from indulging in anything being chaste, pure i.e. “safeguarding oneself from indulging in anything

unbeneficial that brings shame and dishonour .”unbeneficial that brings shame and dishonour .”


REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

FOR EDUCATORS

FOR EDUCATORS

The Malays cherish “The Malays cherish “Budi BahasaBudi Bahasa” as the noble traits in a ” as the noble traits in a

person. person.

““BudiBudi” in my understanding is similar to Islamic concept of ” in my understanding is similar to Islamic concept of

““muru-wahmuru-wah” (wholesome, being a human;) with “” (wholesome, being a human;) with “FutuwwaFutuwwa” ”

(chivalry), and (chivalry), and

as to “as to “BahasaBahasa” his/her excellence in speech and decorum.” his/her excellence in speech and decorum.



The most obvious beginning for a child’s education is the The most obvious beginning for a child’s education is the

spoken words, or sound or even the noise which may impact spoken words, or sound or even the noise which may impact

their development. Thus the their development. Thus the SunnahSunnah – reciting Qur’an, the – reciting Qur’an, the

Adzan, story telling, as well as the traditional lullaby (‘Adzan, story telling, as well as the traditional lullaby (‘sha’irsha’ir

‘or ‘‘or ‘pantun nasihatpantun nasihat’’) or of Islamic ) or of Islamic nasheednasheed and and Du’aDu’a, etc.. , etc..

cannot be under-estimated.cannot be under-estimated.

Added to these, for us in the Nusantara, are also the Malay Added to these, for us in the Nusantara, are also the Malay

proverbs and aphorism – proverbs and aphorism – ““peribahasa, perumpamaan; peribahasa, perumpamaan;

bidalan; kata-kata hikmat; etcbidalan; kata-kata hikmat; etc.”.”



““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”


"Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything we may "Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything we may

have done that transgressed our duty; establish our have done that transgressed our duty; establish our

feet firmly and help us against those that resist feet firmly and help us against those that resist

Faith." Faith."


“Our Lord! Grant that our spouses and our offspring

(children) be a joy to our eyes, and cause us to be foremost

among those who are conscious of Thee (MUTTAQEEN)"


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).).


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.


"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. ability to bear.

And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us.

You are our protector, so give us victory over the You are our protector, so give us victory over the

disbelieving people."disbelieving people."


"Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who "Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who

came before us into the Faith and leave not in our came before us into the Faith and leave not in our

hearts, rancour (or sense of injury) against those hearts, rancour (or sense of injury) against those

who have believed Our Lord! Thou art indeed Full who have believed Our Lord! Thou art indeed Full

of Kindness, Most Merciful.“of Kindness, Most Merciful.“


“Our Lord! Give us good in this world and

good in the Hereafter and save us from the

torment of the fire!"


And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .and Companions .


And all the Praises belongs to Allah, And all the Praises belongs to Allah,

Lord Sustainer of all the worldLord Sustainer of all the world


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