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LESSON # 13 (n) LESSON # 13 (n) – – part 2 (continuation) part 2 (continuation)

ADAB TOWARDS ALLAHADAB TOWARDS ALLAH

( ‘TAQWA’ – Piety , God fearing consciousness )( ‘TAQWA’ – Piety , God fearing consciousness )

3RD RUN OF THE MODULE

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

started 18 January 2014

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

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Topic for 3 May 2014Topic for 3 May 2014

ADAB (Part 2) -The continuationADAB (Part 2) -The continuation

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

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

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

developed.developed.

RECAP PREVIOUS LESSON

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

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

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



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

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

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

whom are our PARENTS.whom are our PARENTS.



TO PROCEED

WE ARE STILL NOW ON THE TOPICWE ARE STILL NOW ON THE TOPIC





THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE

MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE

HEARTHEART

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

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

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

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

AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE


HEARTHEART


ALLAH RASULULLAH

HEREAFTERHEREAFTERAL-QUR’AN

AS-SUNNAH


THE WORLDTHE WORLD

TIMETIME

SELFSELFBODYBODY

TONGUETONGUE


HEARTHEART


RASULULLAH

HEREAFTERHEREAFTERAL-QUR’AN

AS-SUNNAHALLAH






II-MANII-MAN



Definition of iiman :

“Utterance with the tongue (speech);

affirmation with the heart/mind (conviction);

and manifesting through practice (actions).”


SIL-MI - KAAFAHSIL-MI - KAAFAH



[1] TONGUE[1] TONGUE

[2] HEARING[2] HEARING

[3] SIGHT[3] SIGHT

[4] HANDS[4] HANDS

[5] LEGS[5] LEGS

[6] STOMACH[6] STOMACH

[7] PRIVATE PARTS[7] PRIVATE PARTS


AL-IHSANAL-IHSAN



DZIKRDZIKR



SHAKURSHAKUR



KHKHAUFAUF



KHKHASHI-YAASHI-YA



RA-JAARA-JAA



TAWAA-TAWAA-DHDHU’U’



HAYAA’HAYAA’



TAU-BAHTAU-BAH



ISTIGHFARISTIGHFAR



DU’ADU’A



SwSwOBR’OBR’



REDHAREDHA



ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH



TAF-WIDwTAF-WIDw



TAWAKKULTAWAKKUL



IKHLASwIKHLASw



TAQWALLAHTAQWALLAH




““O MANKIND! Worship your Sustainer, who has O MANKIND! Worship your Sustainer, who has

created you and those who lived before you, so created you and those who lived before you, so

that you might remain conscious of Him that you might remain conscious of Him ((TAQWATAQWA). ).

Who has made the earth a resting-place for you Who has made the earth a resting-place for you

and the sky a canopy, and has sent down water and the sky a canopy, and has sent down water

from the sky and thereby brought forth fruits for from the sky and thereby brought forth fruits for

your sustenance: do not, then, claim that there is your sustenance: do not, then, claim that there is

any power that could rival Allah, when you know any power that could rival Allah, when you know

[that He is One].”[that He is One].”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21-22Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21-22))


““O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of (and fear O you who have attained to faith! Be conscious of (and fear

transgressing against) Allah (transgressing against) Allah (TAQWATAQWA) with all the ) with all the

consciousness (consciousness (HAQ-QATU-QAA-TIHIHAQ-QATU-QAA-TIHI) that is due to Him, and ) that is due to Him, and

do not allow death to overtake you ere you have surrendered do not allow death to overtake you ere you have surrendered

yourselves unto Him (yourselves unto Him (MUS-LI-MUUNMUS-LI-MUUN).”).”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014)

“O YOU who have attained to faith! (Remain conscious of ) and

fear Allah (TAQWA), and seek with the means ( AL-WASILAH)

to come closer unto Him, and (JIHAAD) strive hard in His cause,

so that you might attain to a happy state (MUF-LIHUUN).”

(Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 35)



““O you who have attained to faith! Remain O you who have attained to faith! Remain

conscious of Allah (conscious of Allah (TAQWATAQWA), and [always] speak ), and [always] speak

with a will to bring out [only] what is just and true – with a will to bring out [only] what is just and true –

[whereupon] He will cause your deeds to be [whereupon] He will cause your deeds to be

virtuous, and will forgive you your sins. And [know virtuous, and will forgive you your sins. And [know

that] whoever pays heed unto Allah and His that] whoever pays heed unto Allah and His

Messenger has already attained to a mighty Messenger has already attained to a mighty

triumph.”triumph.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 70-71Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 70-71))


““Fulfil the personal religious obligations (Fulfil the personal religious obligations (FARDHFARDH’) that has ’) that has

been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to

become a person of become a person of TAQWATAQWA (righteous and God-fearing).” (righteous and God-fearing).”

((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))



From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:

“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;

take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””

Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah

such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves

and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and

punishmentpunishment..””

TAQWATAQWA


The usual translation into English is The usual translation into English is ‘reverential fear of Allah’‘reverential fear of Allah’, ,

which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of

this term still evades many. I prefer to use term this term still evades many. I prefer to use term “the “the

‘‘consciousness of Allah’consciousness of Allah’, , which entails factors which lead to true which entails factors which lead to true

obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. - obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. -

obedience to what Allah has ordered and staying away from what obedience to what Allah has ordered and staying away from what

Allah forbade.Allah forbade.

TAQWATAQWA


If you are wearing an

overflowing robe, how

would you walk through

upon a road full of

bushes of thorns ?

# ۱

PARABLE OF WALKING IN

THORNY PATHWAY


It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?

2 metres

# ۲

Suppose you are shown this lighted path ….

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


But now knowing the reality of where you really are, how would you be walking upon it?

2 metres

# ۲

PARABLE OF

‘ACROPHOBIA’


Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazalie rhmImam Abu Hamid al-Ghazalie rhm. [Ref: “al-Ghazalie – . [Ref: “al-Ghazalie –

Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship”] has listed six Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship”] has listed six

important qualities in ‘important qualities in ‘TaqwaTaqwa’ (consciousness of Allah):’ (consciousness of Allah):

TAQWATAQWA


[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS

By conscious awareness we mean the state in which one’s By conscious awareness we mean the state in which one’s

mind and feelings are in no way distracted from what one is mind and feelings are in no way distracted from what one is

doing and saying. Perception is united with action and speech. doing and saying. Perception is united with action and speech.

Thoughts do not wonder. When the mind remains attentive to Thoughts do not wonder. When the mind remains attentive to

what one is doing, when one is whole-heartedly involved, and what one is doing, when one is whole-heartedly involved, and

when nothing makes one heedless, that is when one has when nothing makes one heedless, that is when one has

achieved conscious awareness.achieved conscious awareness.


[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING

Understanding the meaning of one’s words is something that Understanding the meaning of one’s words is something that

goes beyond awareness, for one may be conscious of making an goes beyond awareness, for one may be conscious of making an

utterance, yet not be aware of the meaning of that utterance. utterance, yet not be aware of the meaning of that utterance.

What we mean by understanding therefore is an awareness What we mean by understanding therefore is an awareness

that also include comprehension of the meaning of one’s that also include comprehension of the meaning of one’s

utterance. utterance.

People differ in this respect, not sharing a common People differ in this respect, not sharing a common

understanding of the Qur’an and the glorifications (we uttered).understanding of the Qur’an and the glorifications (we uttered).


[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE

As for reverence, this is something beyond both awareness As for reverence, this is something beyond both awareness

and understanding. A man may address his servant in full and understanding. A man may address his servant in full

awareness and understanding the meaning of his words, awareness and understanding the meaning of his words,

yet without reverence, for reverence is in additional yet without reverence, for reverence is in additional

element.element.


As for awe, it is over and above reverence. In fact, it represents a As for awe, it is over and above reverence. In fact, it represents a

kind of fear that grows out of the latter (i.e. reverence). Without kind of fear that grows out of the latter (i.e. reverence). Without

experiencing fear, one will not stand in awe. There is an ordinary experiencing fear, one will not stand in awe. There is an ordinary

fear of things we find repugnant, like scorpions or bad temper, fear of things we find repugnant, like scorpions or bad temper,

but this is not awe. What we called awe, is the kind of fear we but this is not awe. What we called awe, is the kind of fear we

have for a mighty king. Awe is the kind of fear induced by a have for a mighty king. Awe is the kind of fear induced by a

sense of majesty.sense of majesty.

[4] AWE[4] AWE


[5] HOPE[5] HOPE

As for hope, this is unquestionably something else again. There As for hope, this is unquestionably something else again. There

are many who revere one or other, and who are in awe of him or are many who revere one or other, and who are in awe of him or

afraid of his power, yet do not hope to be rewarded by him. In afraid of his power, yet do not hope to be rewarded by him. In

our prayers, however, we must hope for the reward of God, our prayers, however, we must hope for the reward of God,

Great and Glorious is He, just as we fear His punishment for our Great and Glorious is He, just as we fear His punishment for our

faults.faults.


[6] SHAME[6] SHAME

As for shame, it is something additional to all the rest, for it As for shame, it is something additional to all the rest, for it

is based on the realization of one’s deficiencies and the is based on the realization of one’s deficiencies and the

apprehension of sin. It is quite possible to conceive of apprehension of sin. It is quite possible to conceive of

reverence, fear and hope, without this element of shame. reverence, fear and hope, without this element of shame.


In summary, In summary, TAQWATAQWA is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t. is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t.

with:with:

[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS

[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING

[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE

[4] AWE[4] AWE

[5] HOPE [5] HOPE

[6] SHAME[6] SHAME


TAUFIQTAUFIQ

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(astray)(astray)

(success)

(guidance)PARABLE OF

THE ROAD


TAUFIQTAUFIQ HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(success) (guidance)

PARABLE OF THE ROAD

What is ….


TAUFIQTAUFIQ

(missed completely)

(‘Bulls-eye’)

(on target)

HIDAAYAHIDAAYA

(missed completely)

PARABLE IN

ARCHERY


TAQWALLAHTAQWALLAH

TO PROCEED


Part 2 Part 2 – a continuation– a continuation


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MAQOM AL-ISLAM


FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF FIRST LEVEL TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWABEGINS WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF BEGINS WITH ONE’S ACCEPTANCE OF

AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

Being Being MUSLIMMUSLIM is the minimum level or state, the entrance which is the minimum level or state, the entrance which

requires building a total way of life with striving in Allah’s way. And we requires building a total way of life with striving in Allah’s way. And we

are warned against ever exiting this basic state till death. are warned against ever exiting this basic state till death.


““O you who have believed, be conscious of and fear O you who have believed, be conscious of and fear

Allah as He should be feared and do not die except Allah as He should be feared and do not die except

as Muslims [in submission to Him].”as Muslims [in submission to Him].”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102))

Being Being MUSLIMMUSLIM requires firstly the acknowledgement and acceptance of requires firstly the acknowledgement and acceptance of

the message of the message of AT-TAUHEEDAT-TAUHEED and and AR-RISAALAHAR-RISAALAH. Thus its entrance is the . Thus its entrance is the

SHAHAADAHTAINSHAHAADAHTAIN – as a serious personal declaration of commitment to – as a serious personal declaration of commitment to

become true Witnesses towards upholding become true Witnesses towards upholding DEEN Al-Islam DEEN Al-Islam through through

submission and obedience.submission and obedience.

This is the first basic level open to all mankind. As long as the Muslim This is the first basic level open to all mankind. As long as the Muslim

remain true – without opposing its principle (viz.remain true – without opposing its principle (viz. SHIRK SHIRK and and IRTIDADIRTIDAD), ),

ultimately Paradise is assured to him / her.ultimately Paradise is assured to him / her.

Yet, it does not guarantee that Muslim will be averted from sinning and Yet, it does not guarantee that Muslim will be averted from sinning and

punishment, for there is still the danger of the Hell-fire which we must punishment, for there is still the danger of the Hell-fire which we must

strive through obedience and submission in conforming to the Guidance strive through obedience and submission in conforming to the Guidance

of Allah and His Last Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w.of Allah and His Last Messenger Muhammad s.a.a.w.


Muslims must be told not to be complacent, but must be told of their Muslims must be told not to be complacent, but must be told of their

being educated in what is termed - being educated in what is termed - FARDH’AIN FARDH’AIN (personal obligation) (personal obligation)

knowledge.knowledge.

The part of their higher development indeed is crucial, not merely the The part of their higher development indeed is crucial, not merely the

outward conformity to Al-Islam, but more so the inner certainty with outward conformity to Al-Islam, but more so the inner certainty with

affirmation of the affirmation of the TRUTHTRUTH with authentic creed / belief ( with authentic creed / belief (AQEEDAH AQEEDAH

SASAHHEEHAHEEHAH).).

Without such pursuit, his conforming to Islamic teaching may be mere Without such pursuit, his conforming to Islamic teaching may be mere

outward rituals, devoid of understanding that may lead to doubts and outward rituals, devoid of understanding that may lead to doubts and

even hypocrisy (even hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ).).

Being a Muslim is still not sufficient because if he/she who do not strive Being a Muslim is still not sufficient because if he/she who do not strive

towards higher state of towards higher state of TAQWA, TAQWA, he/she may be in danger of sinning and he/she may be in danger of sinning and

rebelliousness.rebelliousness.


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission


MAQOM AL-ISLAM




AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

““And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to

Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.”Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.”

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

MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission


MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety




AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

Believer

Submission


MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH




AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

The state of The state of IIMAN IIMAN is not static, but can become strong or even become is not static, but can become strong or even become

weak, as it commensurate with weak, as it commensurate with ‘ILM ‘ILM (Knowledge) and (Knowledge) and ‘‘AMALAMAL (Deeds).(Deeds).

IIMANIIMAN is a state which motivates a Muslim to draw closer and return to is a state which motivates a Muslim to draw closer and return to

Allah’s Mercy with – Allah’s Mercy with – TAUBAHTAUBAH (return; repentance) (return; repentance)

The essence of which is the knowledge with practical deeds: knowledge of The essence of which is the knowledge with practical deeds: knowledge of

what is right and wrong; knowledge of one’s selve (what is right and wrong; knowledge of one’s selve (NAFSNAFS) and the ) and the

consequence of one’s action; knowledge of the reality (consequence of one’s action; knowledge of the reality (HAQEEQAHHAQEEQAH) of Life in ) of Life in

this world and the Hereafter; knowledge of rights (this world and the Hereafter; knowledge of rights (HUQQUQHUQQUQ) of Allah and of ) of Allah and of

others etc.others etc.

The priority therefore is to seeking or to gain nearness (The priority therefore is to seeking or to gain nearness (QURBQURB) with Allah ) with Allah

SWT, withSWT, with ‘ILM ‘ILM and and AMALAMAL . And one must not forget that . And one must not forget that ‘ILM ‘ILM takes takes

precedence overprecedence over ‘AMAL ‘AMAL – and that with knowledge aloone but without – and that with knowledge aloone but without

believing and manifesting this with righteous deeds, this is also condemned.believing and manifesting this with righteous deeds, this is also condemned.



““The parable of those who were charged with the Torah and then The parable of those who were charged with the Torah and then

they failed to live up to it is that of a donkey laden with books. Even they failed to live up to it is that of a donkey laden with books. Even

more evil is the parable of the people who gave the lie to the Signs more evil is the parable of the people who gave the lie to the Signs

of Allah. Allah does not direct such wrong-doers to the Right Way.”of Allah. Allah does not direct such wrong-doers to the Right Way.”

((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5))


““O you who have believed, why do you say what you O you who have believed, why do you say what you

do not do? Great is hatred in the sight of Allah that do not do? Great is hatred in the sight of Allah that

you say what you do not do.”you say what you do not do.”

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



““Do you order righteousness of the people and forget Do you order righteousness of the people and forget

yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will

you not reason? you not reason?

And seek help through patience and prayer, and And seek help through patience and prayer, and

indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly

submissive [to Allah]. submissive [to Allah].

Who are certain that they will meet their Lord and Who are certain that they will meet their Lord and

that they will return to Him.”that they will return to Him.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44-46Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 44-46))

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct


MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’




AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

Basic in attesting to Basic in attesting to TAUTAUHHEEDEED are the three aspects of are the three aspects of ISLAM-IIMAN-IISLAM-IIMAN-IHHSAN.SAN.

IIHHSANSAN being the perfection of what constitute “ being the perfection of what constitute “Good or Righteousness of Good or Righteousness of

Best in DeedsBest in Deeds”, after the other 2 aspects are attained. ”, after the other 2 aspects are attained.

What is interesting to note is that, even with correct Action (What is interesting to note is that, even with correct Action ( ‘AMAL‘AMAL) )

motivated by correct Belief (motivated by correct Belief (IIMANIIMAN), it is still not regarded as accepted by ), it is still not regarded as accepted by

Allah SWT and the Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w., as truly good or Righteous.Allah SWT and the Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w., as truly good or Righteous.

The criteria is in our inner attitude (raison detre); the motive or intention The criteria is in our inner attitude (raison detre); the motive or intention

for our serving or worship Allah, which the Prophet succinctly emphasized:for our serving or worship Allah, which the Prophet succinctly emphasized:


Basic in attesting to Basic in attesting to TAUTAUHHEEDEED are the three aspects of are the three aspects of ISLAM-IIMAN-IISLAM-IIMAN-IHHSAN.SAN.

IIHHSANSAN being the perfection of what constitute “ being the perfection of what constitute “Good or Righteousness of Good or Righteousness of

Best in DeedsBest in Deeds”, after the other 2 aspects are attained. ”, after the other 2 aspects are attained.

What is interesting to note is that, even with correct Action (What is interesting to note is that, even with correct Action ( ‘AMAL‘AMAL) )

motivated by correct Belief (motivated by correct Belief (IIMANIIMAN), it is still not regarded or accepted by ), it is still not regarded or accepted by

Allah SWT and the Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w., as truly good or Righteous.Allah SWT and the Allah’s Messenger s.a.a.w., as truly good or Righteous.

The criteria is in our inner attitude (raison deter); the motive or intention The criteria is in our inner attitude (raison deter); the motive or intention

for our serving or worship Allah, which the Prophet succinctly emphasized:for our serving or worship Allah, which the Prophet succinctly emphasized:


““Al- IAl- Ihhsan san (righteousness or best conduct) is that you (righteousness or best conduct) is that you

worship (serve) Allah as though you are seeing Him; worship (serve) Allah as though you are seeing Him;

while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))

When we realize that it is not the mere deeds that we able to do, nor the When we realize that it is not the mere deeds that we able to do, nor the

conviction that we are upon the right path (in our belief), but rather, it is conviction that we are upon the right path (in our belief), but rather, it is

the scrutiny in our hearts by Allah, Who Knows the innermost heart in our the scrutiny in our hearts by Allah, Who Knows the innermost heart in our

Souls – in our intentions, whether it is acceptable to Him or rejected by Him Souls – in our intentions, whether it is acceptable to Him or rejected by Him

that will make us people to be extra-cautious with the Islamic concept that will make us people to be extra-cautious with the Islamic concept

termed as termed as WARA’ - cautiousness; piety; pious; godliness;WARA’ - cautiousness; piety; pious; godliness;

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:


“Part of someone’s being good Muslim, is his leaving alone matters that does not concern him.”

(Hadith reported by Tirmidzi)


“Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt.”(Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and Nasa-i)

When we realize that it is not the mere deeds that we able to do, nor the When we realize that it is not the mere deeds that we able to do, nor the

conviction that we are upon the right path (in our belief), but rather, it is conviction that we are upon the right path (in our belief), but rather, it is

the scrutiny in our hearts by Allah, Who Knows the innermost heart in our the scrutiny in our hearts by Allah, Who Knows the innermost heart in our

Souls – in our intentions, whether it is acceptable to Him or rejected by Him Souls – in our intentions, whether it is acceptable to Him or rejected by Him

that will make us people to be extra-cautious with the Islamic concept that will make us people to be extra-cautious with the Islamic concept

termed as termed as WARA’ - cautiousness; piety; pious; godliness;WARA’ - cautiousness; piety; pious; godliness;

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:


““That which is That which is HALALHALAL - lawful is clear (plain) and that which is - lawful is clear (plain) and that which is

HARAMHARAM - unlawful is clear (plain), and between these two are - unlawful is clear (plain), and between these two are

MUTASHABIHATMUTASHABIHAT - doubtful matters, about which many people - doubtful matters, about which many people

do not know…..”do not know…..”

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


“… “… Whoever avoids doubtful matters safeguards himself in regard Whoever avoids doubtful matters safeguards himself in regard

to his religion and his honour, whereas he who falls into doubtful to his religion and his honour, whereas he who falls into doubtful

matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd matters is falling into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd

who pastures his herd around a sanctuary for them to graze …”who pastures his herd around a sanctuary for them to graze …”



“… “… Verily every king has a sanctuary, and verily the sanctuary of Allah is His Verily every king has a sanctuary, and verily the sanctuary of Allah is His

prohibitions (prohibitions (MUHARAMATMUHARAMAT) . Verily, in the body is a morsel of flesh, if it is ) . Verily, in the body is a morsel of flesh, if it is

good (wholesome) then the whole body is well (whole), but if it is spoilt good (wholesome) then the whole body is well (whole), but if it is spoilt

(diseased) then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart ((diseased) then the whole body will be spoilt . Verily this is the heart (QOLBUQOLBU)”)”


Yet, this conscious or awareness that Allah sees us (Yet, this conscious or awareness that Allah sees us ( IIHHSANSAN) must be extended ) must be extended

and permeates our entire life and activities towards others amongst Allah’s and permeates our entire life and activities towards others amongst Allah’s

creation – not merely in formal worship in mosques or home. creation – not merely in formal worship in mosques or home.

To serve with To serve with IIHHSANSAN is to spread, with gratitude, with acts of is to spread, with gratitude, with acts of IIHHSAN SAN to others to others

too, as Allah has commanded thus:too, as Allah has commanded thus:


““And do good as Allah has done good to you. And desire not And do good as Allah has done good to you. And desire not

corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters.“corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters.“

((Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77Qur’an: Qasas: 28: 77))

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

Believer

Submission


Sincerity


MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD




AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM


““The religion (The religion (DEENDEEN) is Sincerity.” We said: To whom? He ) is Sincerity.” We said: To whom? He

then said: “To Allah, to His Books, to His Messengers, and to then said: “To Allah, to His Books, to His Messengers, and to

the leaders of Muslims and their general folks.”the leaders of Muslims and their general folks.”

((Hadith related by MuslimHadith related by Muslim))


““Verily, what I fear the most for my community (ummah) Verily, what I fear the most for my community (ummah)

is is SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners) to Allah. (ascribing partners) to Allah.

I am not saying that they will worship the sun or the I am not saying that they will worship the sun or the

moon or idols, but moon or idols, but it is in their being insincere in doing it is in their being insincere in doing

good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake but only to good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake but only to

please their hidden desiresplease their hidden desires.”.”

((Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-ZuhduHadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-Zuhdu”)”)



“ “Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve

(worship) Allah with sincere devotion; (worship) Allah with sincere devotion;

And I am commanded to be the first of And I am commanded to be the first of

those who bow to Allah in Islam." those who bow to Allah in Islam."

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 11-12Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 11-12))

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

Believer

Submission


Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety





AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM

MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN

The highest aspect of The highest aspect of TAQWATAQWA – us that conferred upon the truly – us that conferred upon the truly

knowledgeable of Allah – the knowledgeable of Allah – the ’ARIFEEN BIL-LAH’ARIFEEN BIL-LAH..

It is through Allah grant the “opening” - It is through Allah grant the “opening” - FAT-FAT-HH - of Knowledge of Allah - of Knowledge of Allah

(gnosis- (gnosis- MA’RIFAHMA’RIFAH), or sometimes referred to as the “), or sometimes referred to as the “unveilingunveiling” , ” ,

““illuminationsilluminations”, “”, “beatific witnessingbeatific witnessing” etc. whence the person attained to ” etc. whence the person attained to

the highest form of conviction (the highest form of conviction (HAQQ-AL-YAQEENHAQQ-AL-YAQEEN).).


AND ALLAH KNOWS ALLAND ALLAH KNOWS ALL


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