[Slideshare] tafaqqahu-#5(august-2016)-lesson-#4-abscence-of-active-cultural–education-(5-nov-2016)

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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 4LESSON # 4

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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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)

RENEW TO THE SHIP (UMMAH) RENEW TO THE SHIP (UMMAH) EDUCATION (KNOWLEDGE) EDUCATION (KNOWLEDGE)

Elucidation of the problem identified – Elucidation of the problem identified – Absence of active Cultural EducationAbsence of active Cultural Education

Updated 5 NOVEMBER 2016

PARTPART # 4 # 4(Aug-(Aug-20162016))

“O Allah! Grant favours in our hearing, in our sight and in our strength to be

always upon Your Path. And make our yearnings and desires to be in accord

with everything (teachings and guidance) which has ben brought by Your

beloved Muhammad - salutations of Allah and peace be upon him.”

ALLAA-HUM-MA – MA-TI’-NAA – BI-AS-MAA-INAA – WA

– AB-SWAA-RI-NAA – WA- QUW-WAA-TI-NAA- FEE- SA-BEE – LIK, -

WAJ – ‘AL – HA-WAA-NAA –TA-BA-’AN- LI-MAA – JAA – A – BI-HI – HA-BEE-BU-KA

– MUHAM-MADUN – SWOL-LAL-LAA-HU –’ALAI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

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Hadith extracted from: ‘NASA-IHU AL-’IBAAD ‘ALAA SHARHI AL-MUNABBIHAT ‘ALA AL-ISTI’DAD LI-YAUMI AL-MA-’AD’

Sheikh Imam Muhammad Nawawi bin Umar al-Jawi al-Bantanifamous Nusantaran scholar and Imam in Makkah (1813-1897)


O Aba Dzar! Renew the ship, for verily the ocean is deep,

And take complete provision, for verily the journey is far,

And lighten the load, for verily the obstacles are almost insurmountable,

And be sincere in your deeds, for verily the scrutinizer of faults

is The Seeing (Allah).AN-NAASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice


THE HADITH

PREVIOUS LESSON


CHALLENGES CHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS TOWARDS THIS

UMMAHUMMAH

EXTERNAL

IDENTIFYING THE THREAT

PREVIOUS LESSON

LACKING ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHICALRESPONSE TO ‘SECULARISM’

NEGLECT MASTERY OF LANGUAGES

CONFUSIONIN KNOWLEDGE

ABSENCE OFAN ACTIVE CULTURAL

EDUCATIONBREAKDOWN

OF ADAB

RISE OF FALSE LEADERS AND FAILED LEADERSHIP

SCARCITY OF TRULYISLAMIC EDUCATORS

AND THINKERSTRUNCATION FROMHISTORY OF ISLAMIC

CIVILIZATION

LACK OF READINGCULTURE AND OF

SERIOUS RESEARCH

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LACKING ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHICALRESPONSE TO ‘SECULARISM’

NEGLECT MASTERY OF LANGUAGES

CONFUSIONIN KNOWLEDGE


ABSENCE OFAN ACTIVE CULTURAL

EDUCATION



The words referring to culture in Malay are “BUDAYA” and “SENI or

KESENIAN”.

“BUDAYA” comes fro two words “BUDI” and “DAYA”. The two

words highlight the raisons d'être of moral upright man seeking to

serve the Creator and humanity by bringing benefit towards others.

And “SENI” meaning “subtle or refined” alludes to the way he

carries it out in his serving – with ethics as well as aesthetics.

These are in fact inherent in the Islamic concept of “KHIDMAH;

IHSAN; IN-NALLAHU JAMEEL WA YUHIBBUL JAMAL; ITQAN; ” etc.

Yet, those promoting our culture may not know and thus need to

be aware of how culture need Islamization.

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT

THIS?

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TO CONTINUE THIS LESSON



“O mankind, indeed We have created you from

male and female and made you peoples and

tribes that you may know one another. Indeed,

the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the

most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing

and Acquainted.”

(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13)


““And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly):

""If ye are gratefulIf ye are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; , I will add more (favours) unto you; but if but if

ye show ingratitudeye show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed." , truly My punishment is terrible indeed."

((Qur’an: Ibrahim:14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim:14: 7))


We the prophets are commanded to We the prophets are commanded to placeplace people people

according to their station according to their station and toand to speak speak unto them unto them

in accordance with their in accordance with their intellectual capacity.intellectual capacity.

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


“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah

will still be the best amongst them in Islam,

so long as they have proper (profound) understanding.”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)


“The preservation of earlier teachings of the righteous

(predecessors) and the acceptance of whatever is new

(current local practices but when deemed as) righteous.

AN ACCEPTED PRINCIPLE ADOPTED IN DA’WAH IN THE NUSANTARAAN ACCEPTED PRINCIPLE ADOPTED IN DA’WAH IN THE NUSANTARA

AL-MUAL-MUHHAA-FA-ZO -TU– ‘ALAL – QO-DEE-MUS – AA-FA-ZO -TU– ‘ALAL – QO-DEE-MUS – SWSWO - LIHO - LIH

WAL – AWAL – AKHKH-DU – BIL – JA –DEE-DIL- A-DU – BIL – JA –DEE-DIL- ASWSW- LA- LAHH


““Whosoever enjoins (people) towards Whosoever enjoins (people) towards

MA’RUFMA’RUF (good and right), let him do it (good and right), let him do it

with with MA’RUFMA’RUF (good and right method).” (good and right method).”

((Hadith Hadith ))


““Make Make easyeasy, and do not impose difficulty, , and do not impose difficulty,

and convey and convey glad tidingsglad tidings, and do not cause them , and do not cause them

to run away (from this Deen)”to run away (from this Deen)”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary Hadith reported by Bukhary ))


Extracted from:

The primary concern of the Shari’ah can be summed

up, generally as :

“(towards ensuring a better life by)

providing “maslahat ” (benefits)

and the removal of “mafsadah ” (harm) for mankind.”


Extracted from:

Thus the Shari’ah laws are there to firstly preserve the basic

rights :

Dharuriyyah: “the essential rights of mankind.”

This can be said to be Islam’s stipulations of basic human rights -

which the purpose of any legislative philosophy should uphold.

Yet, because Shari’ah is based on Divinely revealed principles ,

clearly established and documented, it cannot be repealed

anymore, like the man made legislative system.


Extracted from:

The five important essentials (human rights) which it seeks to The five important essentials (human rights) which it seeks to

preserve are: preserve are:

1.1. right of religionright of religion, ,

2.2. right to life, right to life,

3.3. right to proper use of the intellect, right to proper use of the intellect,

4.4. right to ownership of property, right to ownership of property,

5.5. right of progeny (including preservation of honour and right of progeny (including preservation of honour and

dignity).dignity).

DharuriyyahDharuriyyah: the essential rights of mankind.: the essential rights of mankind.


Extracted from:

Not only does the Shari’ah laws are there to preserve these basic

rights, it goes even beyond mere essentials but includes catering to

related human needs (Haa-jiat) :

Haa-jiat : “the needs of mankind.”

The needs are those requirements attached to the essential rights

as mentioned above. Thus, it provides a wide and dynamic scope

for jurists to extend and include considerations for changing

circumstances of human life.

Haa-jiatHaa-jiat: the needs of mankind.: the needs of mankind.


Extracted from:

TaTahhsiniyyatsiniyyat: the perfection in well-being.: the perfection in well-being.

Not merely the essential and needs, the Shari’ah even strive

towards the ultimate betterment, termed:

Tahsiniyyat : the perfection of mankind’s well-being.

The perfection of man’s life are those which society is

enjoined by Islam to aspire to, which can be summed up

into two broad categories:

MAKARIM AL-AKHLAQ

MAHAASIN AL-’AADAH


Extracted from:

MAKARIM AL-AKHLAQMAKARIM AL-AKHLAQ: : ““the nobility of character of citizens”the nobility of character of citizens”

As the aim in legislation is to ensure well-being of society,

Islam’s fundamental focus is also towards the actualizing the

goodness in man through: ISLAH ‘reform’ or ‘rehabilitation’ of

its citizen towards noble ethical virtues, without which the

‘goodness’ of any law would be worthless - as it can never be

manifested in society.


Extracted from:


Thus, the educative (element) of the Prophet’s implementation

of Shari’ah upon the citizens must never be overlooked, lest it

become dry legalism - enforcement lacking compassion and

autocratic – which is opposed to how the Prophet Muhammad

s.a.a.w. had taught and had successfully established (SUNNAH)

to the first generation amongst our pious predecessors . Allah

SWT recorded praises regarding his exemplary approach:


Extracted from:



Extracted from:


““It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal

gently with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted gently with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted

they would have broken away from about thee; so pass they would have broken away from about thee; so pass

over (their faults), and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for over (their faults), and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for

them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then

when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah. when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah.

For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).” For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:159Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:159))


Extracted from:


“ “Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what is Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what is

right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah.”right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 110Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 110))


Extracted from:


''Verily, in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad) you have a good

example for everyone who looks forward (with hopes and awe) to

Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah unceasingly''.

(Qur'an: Al Ahzab 33:21)


Extracted from:


“And thou (Muhammad) standest on an exalted standard

of character.”

(Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68:4)


Extracted from:


Prophet Muhammad Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص s.a.w. said:s.a.w. said:

““Verily I have not been raised (as a Prophet) except

to perfect the noble nature (AKHLAQ) of mankind''.


Extracted from:

MAHASIN-AL-’AADAHMAHASIN-AL-’AADAH: : ““perfecting customs or life-style”perfecting customs or life-style”

As to these (perfecting life-style and customs by making available

all that which benefits society) – the Shari’ah must aim to affect

positively to the customs and life-style in others based upon

universal moral value inherent in all religion or humane , so that

life can be an expression of praising and glorification of God.


Extracted from:


The right or freedom to choose religion being upheld, does not

prevent positive interaction amongst various people of different

race or religion to be done. Islamic Da’wah (call, invitation or

propagation) is most effectively done , by providing a practical

examples. Even if others do not accept to embrace Islam, it wish

to share the universal human morality inherent in people so

that life becomes better if not the best.


Extracted from:


““There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right

Path has become distinct from the wrong path.”Path has become distinct from the wrong path.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256) )


Extracted from:



Extracted from:


““Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and the giving Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and the giving

to kith and kin (their dues), and He forbids all shameful to kith and kin (their dues), and He forbids all shameful

deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye

may receive admonition.”may receive admonition.”

((Qur’an: Nahlu: 16: 90Qur’an: Nahlu: 16: 90))


Extracted from:



Extracted from:


““So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith: So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith:

(establish) Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on (establish) Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on

which He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in the which He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in the

work (wrought) by Allah: that is the standard Religion: but work (wrought) by Allah: that is the standard Religion: but

most among mankind understand not.” most among mankind understand not.”

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


Extracted from:



Extracted from:


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

middle way (middle way (ummatan wasotanummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so ) [i.e. justly balanced], so

that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth

before all mankind (before all mankind (shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naasshuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and the ) , and the

Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“

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


Extracted from:



Extracted from:


““Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what

is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah. is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah.

If only the People of the Book had faith it were best for them; If only the People of the Book had faith it were best for them;

among them are some who have faith, but most of them are among them are some who have faith, but most of them are

perverted transgressors. “perverted transgressors. “

((Qur’an: Aali ’Imran: 3: 110Qur’an: Aali ’Imran: 3: 110) )


Extracted from:

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

and the Messenger or betray your trusts and the Messenger or betray your trusts

((AMANAHAMANAH) while you know [the consequence].”) while you know [the consequence].”

((Qur’an: Surah al-Anfal: 8: 27Qur’an: Surah al-Anfal: 8: 27))


Extracted from:

Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group

of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine,

social habits, music and arts.

The Centre for Advance Research on Language Acquisition goes a

step further, defining culture as shared patterns of behaviours

and interactions, cognitive constructs and understanding that are

learned by socialization. Thus, it can be seen as the growth of a

group identity fostered by social patterns unique to the group.


Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science WEBSITE

The word "culture" derives from a French term,

which in turn derives from the Latin "colere,"

which means to tend to the earth and grow, or

cultivation and nurture. "It shares its etymology

with a number of other words related to

actively fostering growth,"


Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet

and Southgate College London.

LANGUAGE

BELIEF & VALUES


CUISINE

SOCIAL HABIT(LIFESTYLE)

MUSIC(ENTERTAINMENT)

ARTS & CRAFTS


RUMAH ADAT MELAYU

BENGKULU

Veranda(general visitors)

Living- sitting room(for familial guest)

Master bed room

Daughter’s bed room

Ancillary room Family Dining room

KitchenBack- veranda(Ladies private corner)

Wash area


RUMAH ADAT MELAYU

BENGKULU

Hallw

ay o

nly

for f

amily

KEYTempayan – clay water container

Staircase-down

curtain

Low balustrade