[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

46
UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM) Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail LESSON # 2 a LESSON # 2 a Using text & curriculum he has developed Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslims. To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” & female)” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014) IN THE NAME OF IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE, COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. MOST MERCIFUL. "O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)” (Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80) Daily application of FIQH Daily application of FIQH Upon Waking-up Upon Waking-up Updated 23 August 2014

description

 

Transcript of [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

Page 1: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 2 a LESSON # 2 a

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)”

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from

Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)

Daily application of FIQHDaily application of FIQH

Upon Waking-upUpon Waking-up

Updated 23 August 2014

Page 2: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

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

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)

The Messenger of Allah s.a.a.w. said:

“Make it easy, do not make it difficult; convey glad-tidings

and

do not cause them to run (away from this Deen).”AN-NASEEHAH““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”

Page 3: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

Participants in this course should have undergone through my Participants in this course should have undergone through my

earlier modules, from – earlier modules, from – BEGINNERS’ COURSE BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM FOR ON ISLAM FOR

ADULTS… then to the ADULTS… then to the INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTORY COURSES – (Introduction to – (Introduction to

TAUTAUHHEEDEED; Approach to the Study ; Approach to the Study FIQHFIQH; Introduction to ‘Ilm-al-; Introduction to ‘Ilm-al-

AKHLAQAKHLAQ/Tasawwuf) … then on to The Islamic Concept of /Tasawwuf) … then on to The Islamic Concept of ADABADAB..

We recognize too that the lesson is held once a week, and We recognize too that the lesson is held once a week, and

participants may not aspire to study participants may not aspire to study FIQHFIQH intensively but rather intensively but rather

adequately (as a adequately (as a Fardhu ’Ain Fardhu ’Ain requirement).requirement).

Also, we should now be manifesting as much of our knowledge Also, we should now be manifesting as much of our knowledge

which have been taught-learnt, into practice (which have been taught-learnt, into practice (‘AMAL‘AMAL).).

With these consideration, this module is crafted.With these consideration, this module is crafted.

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Page 4: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

“Indeed this religion is easy (YUS-RUN), and no one

will ever overburden himself (SHADID) in matters of

his religion (AD-DEEN) except that he will be

GHALABAH - defeated ( unable to achieving it ) … ”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary & Nasa-i)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Page 5: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

“So seek (in doing) what is appropriate (do not be extreme), and

come as close as you can (to its teachings), and receive the glad

tidings (of being rewarded), and take it easy (upon yourself), and

gain strength by your worshipping ( D’ua ) in the mornings and

afternoons, and during the last hours of the nights”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary & Nasa-i)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Page 6: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

“For you have been sent to make things easy (for the people)

and you have not been sent to make things difficult or them.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

A Bedouin urinated in the mosque, and the people rushed to beat

him. Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w. ordered them to leave him alone,

and ordered for a bucket of water to be poured over the place

where he urinated. The Prophet s.a.a.w. then said:

Page 7: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Page 8: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

Page 9: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

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

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

[know and serve] worship Me ([know and serve] worship Me (LIYA’-BU-DUUNLIYA’-BU-DUUN). ).

[But withal,] no sustenance do I ever demand of them, [But withal,] no sustenance do I ever demand of them,

nor do I demand that they feed Me: for, verily, Allah nor do I demand that they feed Me: for, verily, Allah

Himself is the Provider of all sustenance, the Lord of all Himself is the Provider of all sustenance, the Lord of all

might, the Eternal! ”might, the Eternal! ”

((Qur’an: Surah al-Dzaariyat:51: 56-56Qur’an: Surah al-Dzaariyat:51: 56-56))

Page 10: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

Page 11: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

Verily, in the creation of the Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earthheavens and the earth, and in the , and in the

succession of succession of night and daynight and day, there are indeed messages for all , there are indeed messages for all

who are endowed with insightwho are endowed with insight, [and] , [and] who remember Allah who remember Allah when when

they stand, and when they sit, and when they lie down to sleep, they stand, and when they sit, and when they lie down to sleep,

and [thus] reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth: and [thus] reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth:

"O our Sustainer! Thou hast not created [aught of] this without "O our Sustainer! Thou hast not created [aught of] this without

meaning and purpose. Limitless art Thou in Thy glory! Keep us meaning and purpose. Limitless art Thou in Thy glory! Keep us

safe, then, from suffering through fire!”safe, then, from suffering through fire!”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 190-191Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 190-191) )

Page 12: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

Page 13: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

(Say:) ”Behold, my prayer ((Say:) ”Behold, my prayer (SWSWOLAHOLAH), and [all] my acts of ), and [all] my acts of

worship (worship (NUSUUKNUSUUK), my living (), my living (MAHYAYAMAHYAYA) and my dying ) and my dying

((MAMAATMAMAAT) are for God [Allah alone, Who is], the Sustainer ) are for God [Allah alone, Who is], the Sustainer

of all the worlds, in whose divinity none has a share: for thus of all the worlds, in whose divinity none has a share: for thus

have I been bidden – and I shall [always] have I been bidden – and I shall [always] be foremost be foremost among among

those who surrender themselves to Him (those who surrender themselves to Him (MUSLIMEENMUSLIMEEN).” ).”

((Qur’an: Surah al-An’am:6:162Qur’an: Surah al-An’am:6:162))

Page 14: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

Page 15: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““O you who covers himself [with a garment]. Arise (O you who covers himself [with a garment]. Arise (QUMQUM) and ) and

warn (warn (FA-ANDZIRFA-ANDZIR). And (). And (ROBBAKA – FAKABBIRROBBAKA – FAKABBIR) magnify the glory ) magnify the glory

of your Lord. And your (of your Lord. And your (THIYAABATHIYAABA) clothing purify () clothing purify (FA-FA-TwTwAH-HIRAH-HIR). ).

And (And (FARUJ-ZAFARUJ-ZA) uncleanliness avoid () uncleanliness avoid (FAH-JURFAH-JUR), and bestow not ), and bestow not

favour (favour (LAA-TAM-NUNLAA-TAM-NUN) in order to seek from others a greater ) in order to seek from others a greater

return (return (TAS-TAK-THIRTAS-TAK-THIR), and (), and (LI-ROB-BIKA - FASw-BIRLI-ROB-BIKA - FASw-BIR) patiently ) patiently

persevere for your Lord's sake.”persevere for your Lord's sake.”

((Qur’an: Muddathir: 74: 1-7Qur’an: Muddathir: 74: 1-7))

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

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

Page 16: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““All praise is for AllAll praise is for Allaah who gave us life after having taken it h who gave us life after having taken it

from us and unto Him is the resurrection”from us and unto Him is the resurrection”

AL-HAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL-LADZEE – AH-YAA-NAA –

MAA – AMAA-TANAA – WA-’ILAI-HIN- NUSHUU-R

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

WIRD WIRD extracted from:extracted from:

““The Nearest Path for those Seeking Proximity to God”The Nearest Path for those Seeking Proximity to God”

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 17: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

AL-HAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL-LADZEE – RAD-DA – ‘ALAI-YA – RUU-HEE

WA – ‘AA-FAA-NEE – FEE – JASA-DEE

WA – ADZINA – LEE – BI – DZIK-RIHI

““All praise is for AllAll praise is for Allaah who restored to me my soul, and who give h who restored to me my soul, and who give

me physical well-being (health), and grant me the permission me physical well-being (health), and grant me the permission

(opportunity) to engage in the remembrance Him.”(opportunity) to engage in the remembrance Him.”

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 18: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““All praise is for AllAll praise is for Allaah who created for us (the ability to) sleep h who created for us (the ability to) sleep

and (the ability to be) awaken (from it).”and (the ability to be) awaken (from it).”

AL-HAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL-LADZEE –

KHO-LA-QON-NAW-MA - WAL – YA – QO - ZA

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 19: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““All praise is for AllAll praise is for Allaah who resurrect (awakened) me safe and h who resurrect (awakened) me safe and

whole”whole”

AL-HAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL-LADZEE –

BA – ‘A – THA – NEE – SAA- LI-MAN – SA - WEE-YAN

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 20: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““I bear witness that verily (it is) AllI bear witness that verily (it is) Allaah (Who) grants life and death, h (Who) grants life and death,

and over all things He is Powerful (able).”and over all things He is Powerful (able).”

ASH – HA – DU – AN-NALLAA-HA – YUH – YEEL - MAW-TA

WA – HU-WA – ‘A-LAA – KUL – LI – SHAI – INQ – QO- DIIR

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 21: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““There is no god (deserving of worship) except AllThere is no god (deserving of worship) except Allaah, the Absolute h, the Absolute

One, there is no partners (associates) to Him. To Him belongs the One, there is no partners (associates) to Him. To Him belongs the

Sovereignty and the Praise, and over all things He is Powerful Sovereignty and the Praise, and over all things He is Powerful

(able)”(able)”

LAA-ILAA-HA – IL-LALLAA-HU – WAH – DA-HU – LAA –SHA-REE-KA-LAH

LA-HUL – MUL – KU – WA – LA-HUL – HAMDU – WA – HU-WA

‘A-LAA – KUL – LI – SHAY – INQ – QO – DII-R

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 22: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““How perfect Allah is, and all praise is for Allah, and none has the right

to be worshipped except Allah, Allah is the greatest and there is no

power nor might except with Allah, The Most High, The Supreme.”

SUB-HAA-NALLAAHI – WAL-HAM-DU-LILLAAHI – WA-LAA-ILAA-HA-IL-

LALLAAHU – WALLAA-HU – AK-BAR – WA-LAA – HAW – LA – WA –LAA

– QUW-WATA – IL-LAA – BIL- LAA-HIL – ‘ALIY- YIL – ‘AZEE-M

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 23: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““None has the right to be worshipped except You, Yours O Allah,

belongs the Transcendent Perfection and Yours is the Praise, I

seek forgiveness of You for my sins. And I beseech You (to bestow

upon me) Your Mercy ”

LAA-ILAA-HA-IL-LA - ANTA – SUB-HAA – NA -KALLAA-HUM-MA –

WA-BI-HAM-DI-KA – AS-TAGH – FI-RU-KA

WA- AS- A – LU-KA – RAH – MA -TAK

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 24: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

““O O Lord! Increase in me Knowledge, and do not change my heart

after You have guided me, bestow upon me from Yourself Mercy,

For verily, You are the Generous Bestower of favours”

ROB-BI – ZID-NEE – ‘IL- MAN – WA – LAA – TU-ZIGH – QOL-BEE

BA’ – DA – IDZ – HA-DAI - TA-NEE

WA-HAB-LEE – MIN – LA-DUN –KA – RAH – MA-TAN

IN-NA-KA – AN – TAL – WAH - HAAB

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014)) END OF OF THE WIRD (DU’A)

‘AMALAN – DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

Page 25: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Al-Ham-dulil-laah – (All the Praises belongs to Allah)

The first utterance upon our being conscious should be towards us

extolling the Praise of Allah.

This expression itself is taught to us by Allah SWT.

Its true significance (meaning) essentially is consistent with TAUHEED –

“attestation to the Absolute Oneness of Allah” – which thus literally

meant : “I extol Praises of Allah with the Praise which is in accordance

with Allah’s knowledge of Himself (Exalted and transcendent), for none

are able to praise Him adequately except Himself”

Page 26: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

(Then we enumerate the favours from Him which we acknowledge )(Then we enumerate the favours from Him which we acknowledge )

“He who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the

resurrectionresurrection””

Many of us failed to appreciate a great lesson in waking up.Many of us failed to appreciate a great lesson in waking up.

A lesson which stares us in our faces daily – that of life and death and the A lesson which stares us in our faces daily – that of life and death and the

Resurrection leading to Judgment Day in Eternal Hereafter – it is as real as Resurrection leading to Judgment Day in Eternal Hereafter – it is as real as

our sleep and our waking up. our sleep and our waking up.

Page 27: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Page 28: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

““Allah takes the souls at the time of their death, and Allah takes the souls at the time of their death, and

those that do not die [He takes] during their sleep. those that do not die [He takes] during their sleep.

Then He keeps those for which He has decreed death Then He keeps those for which He has decreed death

and releases the others for a specified term. Indeed and releases the others for a specified term. Indeed

in that are signs for a people who give thought.”in that are signs for a people who give thought.”

((Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 42Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 42))

Page 29: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“who restored (return back)to me my soulwho restored (return back)to me my soul””

Our Soul is being returned to us - indeed a great favour from Allah for Our Soul is being returned to us - indeed a great favour from Allah for

extending our life-term. How many people take this for granted, as though extending our life-term. How many people take this for granted, as though

to wake up is as easy like the winding of our alarm-clock.to wake up is as easy like the winding of our alarm-clock.

The mention of “Soul (The mention of “Soul (RURUHH) ” is of a tremendous importance today – ) ” is of a tremendous importance today –

where ‘materialism-atheism’ ideology held sway in influencing modern where ‘materialism-atheism’ ideology held sway in influencing modern

men to disregard religiosity and matters of the unseen and of spiritual men to disregard religiosity and matters of the unseen and of spiritual

realm (realm (REALITYREALITY) as taught by Islam.) as taught by Islam.

Yet, what differentiates a corpse from that of a sleeping person?Yet, what differentiates a corpse from that of a sleeping person?

Page 30: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“who give me physical well-being (healthwho give me physical well-being (health)”)”

Even the condition of our physical body being kept in good health and Even the condition of our physical body being kept in good health and

well-being upon waking up, is something for us to be amazed of and be well-being upon waking up, is something for us to be amazed of and be

grateful for.grateful for.

We were totally not conscious, immobilized, not in control of all our We were totally not conscious, immobilized, not in control of all our

physical body for 6-8 hours. Yet, in waking up, we expect everything physical body for 6-8 hours. Yet, in waking up, we expect everything

would be is in working order. And it always is.would be is in working order. And it always is.

Page 31: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

The very purpose of our being created is to “The very purpose of our being created is to “worship- serveworship- serve” Allah SWT. And ” Allah SWT. And

this can only be possible only by us having the knowledge of Him this can only be possible only by us having the knowledge of Him

((MA’RIFATULLAHMA’RIFATULLAH) , which leads to our believe and thenceforth to be ) , which leads to our believe and thenceforth to be

engaging in the constant remembrance of Allah (engaging in the constant remembrance of Allah (DZIKRULLAAHDZIKRULLAAH).).

Yet we do not and would not be able to be amongst those who remembers Yet we do not and would not be able to be amongst those who remembers

Allah SWT - except if Allah permits and in accordance with the Decree of Allah SWT - except if Allah permits and in accordance with the Decree of

Allah. And in hoping for this, even a little signs of Him making us to Allah. And in hoping for this, even a little signs of Him making us to

remember Him must be appreciated and reciprocated by our mentioning it. remember Him must be appreciated and reciprocated by our mentioning it.

“and grant me the permission (opportunity) to engage and grant me the permission (opportunity) to engage

in the remembrance Him”in the remembrance Him”

Page 32: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“All praise is for AllAll praise is for Allaah who created for us (the ability to) sleep and (the h who created for us (the ability to) sleep and (the

ability to be) awaken (from it)”ability to be) awaken (from it)”

Many of us take our ability to sleep and then to be awaken from sleep, Many of us take our ability to sleep and then to be awaken from sleep,

for granted. Those who has trouble resort to pills, hypnotism or other for granted. Those who has trouble resort to pills, hypnotism or other

forms of escapism, which in some case they would even resort to suicide.forms of escapism, which in some case they would even resort to suicide.

Sleep depravity, indeed can be torturous. Also, to be in coma would be Sleep depravity, indeed can be torturous. Also, to be in coma would be

burdensome. So appreciate the value in these.burdensome. So appreciate the value in these.

Also today, cases of ‘sudden death’ while in their sleep is common.Also today, cases of ‘sudden death’ while in their sleep is common.

Page 33: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“All praise is for AllAll praise is for Allaah who created for us (the ability to) sleep and (the h who created for us (the ability to) sleep and (the

ability to be) awaken (from it)”ability to be) awaken (from it)”

We must realize and admit our being heedless. This heedlessness is due We must realize and admit our being heedless. This heedlessness is due

to our taking for granted something accepted as ‘routine’. to our taking for granted something accepted as ‘routine’.

Allah SWT is -Allah SWT is - AR-RAAR-RAHHMAANMAAN (The Most Gracious i.e. exceedingly kind (The Most Gracious i.e. exceedingly kind

and generous with His bestowals), that we are in fact unable even to and generous with His bestowals), that we are in fact unable even to

enumerate these ‘favours’ (enumerate these ‘favours’ (NI’MAHNI’MAH). ).

Page 34: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“And He gave you from all you asked of Him. And if you

should count the favour of Allah, you could not

enumerate them. Indeed, mankind is [generally] most

unjust (ZALUMUN) and ungrateful (KAFFAA-R).”

(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 34 )

Page 35: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

““And of His signs is your sleep by night and And of His signs is your sleep by night and

day and your seeking of His bounty. Indeed in day and your seeking of His bounty. Indeed in

that are signs for a people who listen.”that are signs for a people who listen.”

((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 23 Qur’an: Rum: 30: 23 ))

Page 36: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“All praise is for AllAll praise is for Allaah who resurrect (awakened) me safe and whole”h who resurrect (awakened) me safe and whole”

Indeed, to be awakened from sleep is in fact a reminder for us regarding Indeed, to be awakened from sleep is in fact a reminder for us regarding

our Belief in the Day of Resurrection of the Hereafter.our Belief in the Day of Resurrection of the Hereafter.

We are in fact given the ‘taste’ here and now, as a favour, and thus to We are in fact given the ‘taste’ here and now, as a favour, and thus to

regard our being restored safe and wholesome indeed should be regard our being restored safe and wholesome indeed should be

appreciated – for Allah SWT assured us that by being grateful, He will appreciated – for Allah SWT assured us that by being grateful, He will

grant us more favours. On Resurrection day, not everyone will be restored grant us more favours. On Resurrection day, not everyone will be restored

safe and whole – rather the Qur’an describes it as very terrifying. Our safe and whole – rather the Qur’an describes it as very terrifying. Our

night and day is thus a Sign and reminder of this Reality.night and day is thus a Sign and reminder of this Reality.

Page 37: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

““And of His signs is your sleep (And of His signs is your sleep (MANAAMMANAAM) by night ) by night

and day and your seeking (and day and your seeking (IBTIIBTIGHGHAA) of His bounty ) of His bounty

((FAFADwDw-LIHI-LIHI). Indeed in that are (). Indeed in that are (AAYATAAYAT) signs for a ) signs for a

people who listen (people who listen (YAS-MA-’UUNYAS-MA-’UUN).”).”

((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 23 Qur’an: Rum: 30: 23 ))

Page 38: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“I bear witness that verily (it is) AllI bear witness that verily (it is) Allaah (Who) grants life and death, and over h (Who) grants life and death, and over

all things He is Powerful (able)”all things He is Powerful (able)”

We thus reaffirm the Articles of Faith (We thus reaffirm the Articles of Faith (AR-KAA-NUL- II-MANAR-KAA-NUL- II-MAN) which we ) which we

Muslims must never forget, especially today when many are affected by Muslims must never forget, especially today when many are affected by

Secularist-Materialistic outlook of life being profusely disseminated by the Secularist-Materialistic outlook of life being profusely disseminated by the

media and the ‘powers’ that be.media and the ‘powers’ that be.

Reliance upon Allah SWT as our Lord and Protector, in Whom, alone, the Reliance upon Allah SWT as our Lord and Protector, in Whom, alone, the

fate of our Life or Death depends. We must never be like some cowardly fate of our Life or Death depends. We must never be like some cowardly

people who, fearing Death, pragmatically and easily compromised their people who, fearing Death, pragmatically and easily compromised their

Faith.Faith.

Page 39: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

Say: "Nothing will happen to us except what

Allah has decreed for us: He is our protector":

and on Allah let the Believers put their trust.

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 51)

Page 40: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“There is no god (deserving of worship) except AllThere is no god (deserving of worship) except Allaah, the Absolute One, h, the Absolute One,

there is no partners (associates) to Him”there is no partners (associates) to Him”

We must constantly renew our Faith with We must constantly renew our Faith with DZIKRDZIKR..

First our affirmation and adherence toFirst our affirmation and adherence to TAU TAUHHEEDEED, rejecting every forms , rejecting every forms

of of SHIRKSHIRK..

Also, remember that the first criteria for being (‘Also, remember that the first criteria for being (‘AB-DAN –SHA-KUURAB-DAN –SHA-KUUR) )

“as grateful slave/servant” of Allah SWT is to attest to His Absolute “as grateful slave/servant” of Allah SWT is to attest to His Absolute

Oneness (Oneness (TAUTAUHHEEDEED). To be guided to this itself, is a tremendous favour – ). To be guided to this itself, is a tremendous favour –

AL-AL-HHAM-DULIL-LAAHAM-DULIL-LAAH..

Page 41: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“To Him belongs the Sovereignty and the Praise, and over all things He is To Him belongs the Sovereignty and the Praise, and over all things He is

Powerful (able)”Powerful (able)”

Indeed, everything that is in Creation – the seen and unseen - belongs Indeed, everything that is in Creation – the seen and unseen - belongs

to Allah SWT. He is the Owner and the Sovereign.to Allah SWT. He is the Owner and the Sovereign.

And all Praise is rightfully His, unto to Whom all things becomes, and And all Praise is rightfully His, unto to Whom all things becomes, and

without Whose Power, nothing is possible nor anyone is capable. Thus without Whose Power, nothing is possible nor anyone is capable. Thus

we believe that Allah SWT can intervene in our life. He is our Protector we believe that Allah SWT can intervene in our life. He is our Protector

and to Whom we seek refuge in, from every harm in this world and the and to Whom we seek refuge in, from every harm in this world and the

Hereafter.Hereafter.

Page 42: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“None has the right to be worshipped except You,

Yours O Allah, belongs the Transcendent Perfection

and Yours is the Praise”

Indeed, there is none to be regarded as divine except You O Allah. Indeed, there is none to be regarded as divine except You O Allah.

And we glorify Allah to be Perfect, transcending every deficiency And we glorify Allah to be Perfect, transcending every deficiency

which we may have inadvertently ascribe regarding Your attributes.which we may have inadvertently ascribe regarding Your attributes.

And we acknowledge and extol praises of You O Allah, with the Praise And we acknowledge and extol praises of You O Allah, with the Praise

which only You can Praise .which only You can Praise .

Page 43: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“I seek forgiveness of You for my sins, and

I beseech from You (to bestow upon me) Your Mercy ”

Indeed, we admit our faults and sins, seeking Your Forgiveness O Allah.Indeed, we admit our faults and sins, seeking Your Forgiveness O Allah.

We are taught by You to never despair from Your Mercy, therefore we We are taught by You to never despair from Your Mercy, therefore we

implore You to be Merciful towards us. implore You to be Merciful towards us.

Do forgive us and our family and loved ones.Do forgive us and our family and loved ones.

Your have said that Your Mercy is over even Your Wrath, so cover us all Your have said that Your Mercy is over even Your Wrath, so cover us all

look towards us with Your Mercy, in every moment and on every state.look towards us with Your Mercy, in every moment and on every state.

Indeed You, O Allah, is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.Indeed You, O Allah, is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.

Page 44: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“O O Lord! Increase in me Knowledge, and do not change

my heart after You have guided me, ”

We, whom You have created deficient and in utter need of You, have We, whom You have created deficient and in utter need of You, have

all been commanded to serve and worship You.all been commanded to serve and worship You.

Yet, without the Knowledge and Your Guidance we would be in utter Yet, without the Knowledge and Your Guidance we would be in utter

confusion and loss.confusion and loss.

Therefor grant us beneficial knowledge, and safeguard our hearts and Therefor grant us beneficial knowledge, and safeguard our hearts and

keep our Faith upon Your Guidancekeep our Faith upon Your Guidance

Page 45: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

“bestow upon me from Yourself Mercy,

for verily, You are the Generous Bestower of favours”

Indeed, it is from Allah’s encompassing Mercy that we hope for, Indeed, it is from Allah’s encompassing Mercy that we hope for,

because in ourselves and in our deeds, there is nothing which makes because in ourselves and in our deeds, there is nothing which makes

us deserving of anything, unless Allah, out of His Mercy, accepts and us deserving of anything, unless Allah, out of His Mercy, accepts and

bestow.bestow.

END OF REFFLECTION ON THE WIRD (DU’A)

waAllaahu a’lam

Page 46: [Slideshare] tafaqqahu-(2014)-#2 a -daily-application-(upon-waking-up)-(23-august-2014)

http://an-naseehah.blogspot.com/http://an-naseehah.blogspot.com/

http://introductiontotauhid.blogspot.com/http://introductiontotauhid.blogspot.com/

http://oyoubelievers.blogspot.com/http://oyoubelievers.blogspot.com/

http://al-amthaal.blogspot.com/http://al-amthaal.blogspot.com/

http://zhulkeflee-archive.blogspot.com/ http://zhulkeflee-archive.blogspot.com/

http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/

http://with-the-truthful.blogspot.com/ http://with-the-truthful.blogspot.com/

http ://muqaddam-nurul.blogspot.com/http ://muqaddam-nurul.blogspot.com/

All welcome to visit my web-blog:All welcome to visit my web-blog:

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))