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

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 5bLESSON # 5b

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 –

Breakdown of Adab Breakdown of Adab (continuation)(continuation)

Updated 19 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

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)) PREVIOUS LESSON

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 TOWARDS THIS UMMAHCHALLENGES TOWARDS THIS UMMAHEXTERNAL

IDENTIFYING THE THREATPREVIOUS LESSON

LACKING ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHICAL

RESPONSE TO ‘SECULARISM’

NEGLECT MASTERY OF LANGUAGES

CONFUSIONIN KNOWLEDGE

ABSENCE OFAN ACTIVE CULTURAL

EDUCATION

BREAKDOWN OF ADAB

RISE OF FALSE LEADERS AND FAILED LEADERSHIP

SCARCITY OF TRULYISLAMIC EDUCATORS

AND THINKERS

TRUNCATION FROMHISTORY OF ISLAMIC

CIVILIZATION

LACK OF READINGCULTURE AND OF

SERIOUS RESEARCH

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)) PREVIOUS LESSON

LACKING ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHICAL

RESPONSE TO ‘SECULARISM’

NEGLECT MASTERY OF LANGUAGES

CONFUSIONIN KNOWLEDGE


ABSENCE OFAN ACTIVE CULTURAL

EDUCATION

BREAKDOWN OF ADAB


““Although ultimately Islamic teaching advocates Although ultimately Islamic teaching advocates

IhsanIhsan and and RahmaRahmah (Doing good and spreading h (Doing good and spreading

Mercy), this can only be pursued firstly with Mercy), this can only be pursued firstly with

establishing Truth and Justice (establishing Truth and Justice (HaqqHaqq and and ‘Adala‘Adala).”).”

““LESSON ON ISLAMIC LESSON ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADAB”CONCEPT OF ADAB”

Intermediate Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsIntermediate Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults

EXTRACTED FROM MODULE (2011)


RE-CAP PREVIOUS LESSON


““STANDING FIRM UPON STANDING FIRM UPON ‘ADL ‘ADL (JUSTICE), (JUSTICE),

IIHHSANSAN (DOING GOOD), GIVING WHAT IS (DOING GOOD), GIVING WHAT IS

THE DUE RIGHT TOWARDS OTHERS ...” THE DUE RIGHT TOWARDS OTHERS ...”

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““Behold, Allah commands justice (‘Behold, Allah commands justice (‘ADLADL), the doing of good ), the doing of good

((IHSANIHSAN), and the giving (i.e. generosity - ), and the giving (i.e. generosity - ITAA-I-DZIL-QURBAITAA-I-DZIL-QURBA) to ) to

kith and kin (i.e. fellow man), and He forbids (kith and kin (i.e. fellow man), and He forbids (YAN-HAAYAN-HAA) all ) all

shameful deeds (shameful deeds (FAH-SHAFAH-SHA), and injustice (), and injustice (MUNKARMUNKAR) and rebellion ) and rebellion

BAGHYIBAGHYI): He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.”): He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.”

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




Although both terms imply “Although both terms imply “justicejustice”, yet there is a ”, yet there is a

slight difference in their meanings :slight difference in their meanings :

In a transaction between 2 parties (e.g. Buying and In a transaction between 2 parties (e.g. Buying and

selling), to accord to both parties their due rights selling), to accord to both parties their due rights

whence both are satisfied (win-win) – the Arabic term whence both are satisfied (win-win) – the Arabic term

. ( . (QISTwQISTw ) is used. This may require ) is used. This may require

willingness on one or both party to show benevolence, willingness on one or both party to show benevolence,

goodwill and generosity to the other.goodwill and generosity to the other.




In an adjudication (In an adjudication (judging judging ), where justice requires ), where justice requires

that one party gains and one party has to suffer loss, that one party gains and one party has to suffer loss,

the Arabic termthe Arabic term ((‘‘ADL ADL )) is used. This, is used. This,

perhaps is the minimal form of justice required.perhaps is the minimal form of justice required.

Even to those amongst your enemy whom you hate, Even to those amongst your enemy whom you hate,

you must not deprive them of the you must not deprive them of the ‘ADL‘ADL..




Thus, (Thus, (QISTwQISTw ) would be a higher form of ) would be a higher form of

justice – a justice tempered with justice – a justice tempered with IIHHSANSAN and and

generosity.generosity.

As Muslims, we are to strive for this higher As Muslims, we are to strive for this higher

standard, if not, then uphold the minimal.standard, if not, then uphold the minimal.

““ADAABADAAB “ encompass both these understandings. “ encompass both these understandings.




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To have To have AdabAdab is (inter alia), to be taught not to forget is (inter alia), to be taught not to forget

what is appropriate and what is not in our perception and what is appropriate and what is not in our perception and

attitude towards others, and the ability to act attitude towards others, and the ability to act

appropriately with justice (appropriately with justice (‘‘ADLADL) and goodness () and goodness (IHSANIHSAN).).

Thus Thus AdabAdab is not mere possession of ‘ is not mere possession of ‘knowledgeknowledge’. To be ’. To be

lacking knowledge is “lacking knowledge is “ignoranceignorance”, but to lack ”, but to lack AdabAdab is is

““ignorance compounded with conceitignorance compounded with conceit””




Ignorance can be removed with knowledge. But without Ignorance can be removed with knowledge. But without

AdabAdab, how can education take place? To learn without , how can education take place? To learn without

AdaAdab may even worsen the self-conceit and arrogance in b may even worsen the self-conceit and arrogance in

that person.that person.

Such is the gravity regarding the “Such is the gravity regarding the “loss ofloss of Adab Adab”, that it ”, that it

deserved immediate “chastisement” rather than teaching deserved immediate “chastisement” rather than teaching

and enlightenment.and enlightenment.




Actually, it was when this loss ofActually, it was when this loss of AdabAdab occurs; when false occurs; when false

pride and conceit reigns; even in the presence of Allah pride and conceit reigns; even in the presence of Allah

azzawajallaazzawajalla – this was beginning of evil. – this was beginning of evil.

WaAllaahu a’lamWaAllaahu a’lam




““ADAB IN LEARNING”ADAB IN LEARNING”

- ON THE LIGHTER SIDE .......- ON THE LIGHTER SIDE .......

Adapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin BookAdapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin Book

IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST COMPASSIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL




Some may find in the previous story, perhaps the seeker was unfairly treated by the Sheikh... Or was he?

Adapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin BookAdapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin Book



Someone asked Shah Naqshband: “It must

have caused you pain to dismiss a certain

student.”

He replied:

“The best of all ways to test and help a disciple,

if it is possible and most appropriate, may

actually be to dismiss him!”


He then went on to explain:He then went on to explain:

““.. If he (because of the dismissal) then turn .. If he (because of the dismissal) then turn

against you (the teacher), he has a chance of against you (the teacher), he has a chance of

observing his own shallowness and the defects observing his own shallowness and the defects

which led to his dismissal.....”which led to his dismissal.....”


He then went on to explain:He then went on to explain:

“.. If he forgives you, he has an opportunity

of seeing whether in that there is any

sanctimonious-ness (i.e. sort of

pretentiousness that in this, he may think

he is still better ... another extreme

state)”


He then went on to explain:

“.. If he regains his balance, then he will be

able to benefit from this, of our teaching

method (which ultimately seeks to instil

justice and Adab) and thus especially benefitting himself.”


““We are (much) in need of a little adab, from We are (much) in need of a little adab, from

(that of) going out (seeking) after much of (that of) going out (seeking) after much of

‘ilm (knowledge)” ‘ilm (knowledge)”

– – Imam ‘Abdullah al-MubarakImam ‘Abdullah al-Mubarak


ArabicArabic (plural) of (plural) of AdabAdab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, : meanings – “good breeding, decency,

nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous,

etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the

humanities, etc.”humanities, etc.”

sense of proportion and knowledge of their

rightful place in the order of things, the

absence of which indicates injustice



“LOSS OF ADAB”

– the main contemporary problem affecting the

Ummah, which then leads to perpetuation of

continuous confusion in knowledge and education.


““An immoral man of learning is a great evil,An immoral man of learning is a great evil,

yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.

Both are a great trial (FITNAH) everywhere,Both are a great trial (FITNAH) everywhere,

to whomever depends to them both (for guidance), to whomever depends to them both (for guidance),

in holding on to his religion”in holding on to his religion”

((From Imam Zarnuji -From Imam Zarnuji -“Ta’lim Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum” )



External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)

Confusion and Error in Knowledge

.

It is because of (A) the confusion and error in Knowledge that lead to condition for

(B) The loss of Adab in the community. Both internally and externally.


(C) Rise / election of False leaders

External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)


Figure 1

The condition arising out of (A) and (B) is:

(C) “The rise of leaders who are not qualified for valid leadership of the Muslim Community, who do not possess the high moral, intellectual and spiritual standards required for Islamic leadership..”


(C) Rise / election of False leaders

External

Loss of Adab (B)

Internal

(A)


“These false leaders then usurped Islamic leadership, who (then) perpetuate the condition in (A) [1] above and ensure the continued control of the affairs of the Community by leaders like them who dominate in all fields.” [2]

[1] The loss of Adab in the community. Thus restoration of Adab has higher priority for Adab precedes even learning. [2] Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud’s “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” (ISTAC publication 1998) p 74


With the “loss of Adab”, even the knowledge of who the

true leaders and scholars is lost, and the confusion compounded.

Actually this confusion in knowledge can be corrected

through Education.

Yet, education in man cannot be truly done without his

having basic “Adab” itself.

Thus the importance of restoring the “Adab” in every

Muslim.

It may even have to begin by correcting their misuse of

“terms” (istilah) and clarifying wrongly assumed “definition”

(ta’rifat) that may have caused whatever misunderstandings.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

““The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant

vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which

impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and

creates general confusion and error in the understanding of creates general confusion and error in the understanding of

Islam and of its worldviewIslam and of its worldview.” .”

Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38Quote: “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38

Prof. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas :


factsfacts, , informationinformation

SkillsSkills

KnowledgeKnowledge

educationeducation

MA’-LUMAT(information; facts)

SINA’-AH (skills, industrious);

FANNIYAH (artistry);

’ILM – (science and knowledge)

TA-ADDIB; - which includesTA’-LIM; TAR-BIYYAH; TAZKIYYAH, etc.

EQUIVALENT TERMS USED IN ISLAM


Thus, perspective of Education in Islam can be defined:

““... Recognition and acknowledgement, progressively instilled ... Recognition and acknowledgement, progressively instilled

into man, of the proper places of things in the order of into man, of the proper places of things in the order of

creation, such that it leads to the recognition and creation, such that it leads to the recognition and

acknowledgement of the proper place of God in the order of acknowledgement of the proper place of God in the order of

being and existence.”being and existence.”

EPISTEMOLOGY

In other words, it is all about – “ADAB ”All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

Quoted from: “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Quoted from: “The Educational Philosophy and Practice of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” by Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas” by Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud

(ISTAC publication).(ISTAC publication).

LEST WE FORGET

PERSPECTIVE FROM ANPERSPECTIVE FROM AN

ISLAMIC WORLDVIEWISLAMIC WORLDVIEW

TASAWWUR ISLAMAll Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

Ta’lim ( (generally it means, “to teach” or “the teaching”

of knowledge as different from information, but a profound

understanding of this word requires us to know the root word

“‘ilm” which is different from “ma’lumat ”

Ta’allum ( ) “to learn or be taught knowledge”

consider definition of knowledge ( ) .


Tarbiyyah ( ) – although used by many Islamist to

refer to education (perhaps influenced by the Western

methodology).

It’s use to refer to ‘education’ is not appropriate due to its narrow

and limited scope when applied to the Islamic approach to

education, because our Islamic worldview regarding man is unlike

those from the Western outlook that still regards man as an

animal specie (although evolved).


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.


Darasa ( ( – “to learn, to study under a teacher,

instructor, lecturer etc. ( mudarris - ).

Thus a school is called a “madrasah” ( )



““Ta’-dibTa’-dib”” ( ) ( ) – – preferred term for preferred term for ‘education’, ‘education’, from the from the

term term ‘Adab’ ‘Adab’ (( ) ) meaning: – meaning: –

“ “good breeding, nurture, manners, refinement, cultured, good breeding, nurture, manners, refinement, cultured,

decorum, propriety, social grace, educated, etc.”decorum, propriety, social grace, educated, etc.”


Hadith from Ibn Mas’ud r.a.:

IN-NA HAA-DZA-AL-QUR-’A-NA MA’-DU-BA-TULLAAHI – FIL-ARDWI

FA-TA’-LA-MUU – MIN – MA’ – DA-BA-TIHI

“ “Verily! The Qur’an is Allah’s Banquet on earth, Verily! The Qur’an is Allah’s Banquet on earth,

so learn thoroughly, then, from (or of) His Banquet.” so learn thoroughly, then, from (or of) His Banquet.” [1][1]

[1] S.M.Naquib Al-Attas “Islam and Secularism” page 150

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BASISBASIS


Thus,“ Adab” in the original basic sense (in Arabic) is the “inviting to

a banquet.”

The idea of a banquet implies the host is a man of honour and

prestige, and that many people are present; that the people who

are present are those who in the host’s estimation are deserving of

the honour of the invitation, and they are therefore people of

refined qualities and upbringing who are expected to behave as

befits their station, in speech, conduct and etiquette.” [1]

[1] S.M.Naquib Al-Attas “Islam and Secularism” page 149

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BASISBASIS


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

that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with that they be instilled (to be educated by them) with AdabAdab and and

to be given a good name.” 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.).)

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BASISBASIS


“ “Educate (nurture – ‘Educate (nurture – ‘ad-dibuad-dibu’) your children with the best ’) your children with the best

education (education (ADABADAB).”).”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Ibnu MajahHadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Ibnu Majah))

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BASISBASIS


AD-DA-BANI – ROB-BEE - FA -AH-SA-NA – TA’ –DI-BEE

““My Lord educated me, and made My Lord educated me, and made

my education most excellent.” my education most excellent.”

(Hadith)(Hadith)

PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:

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BASISBASIS


[1] S.M.Naquib Al-Attas “Islam and Secularism”

[1]

AD-DI-BUU -AU-LAA-DA-KUM – ‘ALAA – THA-LAA-THA- HI-SWAL, HUB-BU-

NA-BIY-YI-KUM, WA –HUB-BU –AA-LI –BAI-TI-HI, WA –TI-LA-WA-TIL-QUR-’AAN

“Educate (nurture with Adab – ‘addibu ’) your children upon three

things: To Love your Prophet (s.a.w.), and to love the Family

members of his household (Aali Muhammad), and (learn) to recite

Al-Qur’an.”

(Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. narrated by Tabrani)

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BASISBASIS


‘AL-LI-MUU – AU-LAA-DA-KUM – WA – AH-LEE-KUMUL-KHAY-RA

WA– AD-DI-BU HUM

“ “ Teach your children and your family members with the best, and Teach your children and your family members with the best, and

educate them (instil in them educate them (instil in them AdabAdab).”).”

((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by ‘Abdur Razaq and Sa’id ibn

Manshur as quoted by Dr. ‘Abdullah Nashih ‘Ulwan)

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BASISBASIS


MAA- NA–HALA – WAA-LI-DUN - WA –LA-DANMAA- NA–HALA – WAA-LI-DUN - WA –LA-DAN

MIN – NUH-LIN – AF-DWA-LA – MIN – A-DA-BIN - HASANMIN – NUH-LIN – AF-DWA-LA – MIN – A-DA-BIN - HASAN

““There is no gift (that you can give) to your children There is no gift (that you can give) to your children

better than (instilling in them) the good better than (instilling in them) the good AdabAdab.”.”

((Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tirmidzi Hadith of the Prophet reported by Tirmidzi ))

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BASISBASIS


AK-RI-MUU – AU-LAA-DA-KUM – WA– AH-SI-NUU –A-DA-BA-HUM.

“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.)

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““THE SIGN OF THE TRULY LEARNED IS THE SIGN OF THE TRULY LEARNED IS

HUMILITY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ALL-HUMILITY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ALL-

KNOWING – WHILE THE HEEDLESS AND KNOWING – WHILE THE HEEDLESS AND

ARROGANT MAY BREACH THE ADAB”ARROGANT MAY BREACH THE ADAB”



If you hope to be knownPlant much seeds upon the padi feild Follow the padi for how it is grownHumbling to ground the heavier becomes its yeild

English translationEnglish translation


When you wish to be seen as greatAvoid bragging, self-praise and arroganceThe behavior of the hen don’t you ever imitate Only a single egg yet it raised much commotion.



Avoid acting as if you know allConceited with pride pounding your chestRemember well the turtle’s lesson to us allHundred eggs laid yet concealing them is best



To be admired like the rose with its fragranceRid yourself of boastful speech and of being arrogantA snake do not lose its venom, guile yet having patienceThough amongst thorns of bushes it chose to remain hidden



““We do raise to [high] degrees [of knowledge] We do raise to [high] degrees [of knowledge]

whomever We will - but above everyone who is whomever We will - but above everyone who is

endowed with knowledge there is One who knows endowed with knowledge there is One who knows

all.”all.”

((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 76Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 76) )


““And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false]

pride, and walk not haughtily on earth: for, behold, pride, and walk not haughtily on earth: for, behold,

Allah does not love anyone who, out of self- conceit, Allah does not love anyone who, out of self- conceit,

acts in a boastful manner.”acts in a boastful manner.”

((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18) )


“Hence, be modest in thy bearing, and lower thy voice:

for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the [loud] voice

of asses (donkeys).”

(Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 19)


““For, [true] servants of the Most Gracious are [only] For, [true] servants of the Most Gracious are [only]

they who walk gently on earth, and who, whenever they who walk gently on earth, and who, whenever

the foolish address them, reply with [words of] peace.”the foolish address them, reply with [words of] peace.”

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 63Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 63) )


““And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with

[complete] devotion. [He is] the Lord of the East and the West; there is [complete] devotion. [He is] the Lord of the East and the West; there is

no deity except Him, so take Him as Disposer of [your] affairs. And be no deity except Him, so take Him as Disposer of [your] affairs. And be

patient over what they say and avoid them with gracious avoidance.”patient over what they say and avoid them with gracious avoidance.”

((Qur’an: Muzzamil: 73: 8-10Qur’an: Muzzamil: 73: 8-10) )



"Verily Allah does not remove Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of knowledge from the (hearts of

the) peoplethe) people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away , rather he takes away knowledge by taking away

its people (the true scholars – its people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more ), until there are no more

scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and

when they are asked, and give when they are asked, and give fatwas fatwas – religious rulings, (they – religious rulings, (they

give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“

((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)


““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with

the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;

or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;

Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”

((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))


WARNING

““Whosever has humility (Whosever has humility (tawaadhutawaadhu’), ’),

Allah will raise his rank (and status); Allah will raise his rank (and status);

and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur) and whosoever is arrogant (proud - takabbur)

Allah will humiliate him.”Allah will humiliate him.”

((Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.Hadith of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.))


“ “ The beginning of Wisdom is when you The beginning of Wisdom is when you

realize you do not know! ”realize you do not know! ”

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*Extracted and elaborated from “Beginners’ Manual on Islam” by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj ismail (PERGAS)

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““Those who do not know that they do not know.”Those who do not know that they do not know.”

““Those who know that they do not know.”Those who know that they do not know.”

““Those who do not know that they know.”Those who do not know that they know.”

““Those who know that they know.”Those who know that they know.”

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRULY WISE

And the wise (those who truly know), will always look at what they are still And the wise (those who truly know), will always look at what they are still

ignorant of, maintaining humility , striving to continue learning, rather than ignorant of, maintaining humility , striving to continue learning, rather than

become conceited with whatever little they had already learnt.become conceited with whatever little they had already learnt.

THE HEEDLESS

THE IGNORANT

THE NEGLIGENT

THE WISE

ADDENDUMADDENDUM


BLACK space representsInfinite Knowledge“We don’t even knowthat we don’t know them”

The GREEN area represents whatever Knowledge that we have.

RED line (circumference) indicates our encounter with knowledge which we now realize we do not know; which motivates us to acquire them.

The beginning of Wisdom is when you realize you do not know!The beginning of Wisdom is when you realize you do not know!


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When we acquire these, our knowledge grows and grows (DARK GREEN area )


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When knowledge grows, the circle will expand. But with this expansion the circumference (RED line) also increases.

Remember: RED line (circumference) indicates our encounter with knowledge which we now realize we do not know.


When we acquire these, our knowledge grows and grows (DARK GREEN area )

“The more we know, the more will we encounter aspects of knowledge which we do not know. And only realization of this which motivates us to grow in learning”


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

a messenger (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) from a messenger (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) from

among themselves, to among themselves, to YAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAATIHI YAT-LU ‘ALAY-HIM AA-YAATIHI

rehearse to them His Signsrehearse to them His Signs, to , to YU-ZAK-KIHIMYU-ZAK-KIHIM sanctify sanctify

them (to make them grow)them (to make them grow), and to , and to YU-’AL-LI-MU-HUMYU-’AL-LI-MU-HUM

instruct (teach) them instruct (teach) them in Scripture and Wisdom― in Scripture and Wisdom―

although they had been, before, in manifest error― “although they had been, before, in manifest error― “

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

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"We raise in degrees whom We will, "We raise in degrees whom We will, but over every but over every

possessor of knowledge is one [more] knowingpossessor of knowledge is one [more] knowing.“.“

((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 76Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 76) )

WA – FAU-QA – KUL-LI – DZEE - ‘IL -MIN – ‘A-LEEMWA – FAU-QA – KUL-LI – DZEE - ‘IL -MIN – ‘A-LEEM


"Exalted are You (O Allah); we have no knowledge "Exalted are You (O Allah); we have no knowledge

except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You

who is the Knowing, the Wise." who is the Knowing, the Wise."


IMAM ‘ABDULLAH IBN AL-MUBARAK

WE NEED TO EMULATE OUR GREAT SCHOLARS“ May Allah SWT help us all ”

WALLAAHU MUSTA-’AN

AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice



whereas in EDUCATING MUSLIMS TODAY, WHY HAVE THE inculcation OF ‘ADAB ’

Not BEING EMPHASISED OR ITS even BEEN IGNORED totally IN THEIR CURRICULUM?

IMAM MALIK MOTHER’S ADVICE REGARDING LEARNING

“ May Allah SWT help us all ”WALLAAHU MUSTA’ANAN-NASEEHAH

Sincere Advice



A SCHOLARS’ ADVICE FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”A SCHOLARS’ ADVICE FROM KITAB “TA’LIM MUTA’LLIM”

“ “He who does not exert abstinence (He who does not exert abstinence (WARA’)WARA’) while learning, God (Allah) the while learning, God (Allah) the

Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways: Almighty chastise [him] in one of three ways:

[1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or [1] either deprives him of life in his youth, or

[2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or [2] exiles him into [far-off] regions, or

[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”[3] punishes him [by forcing him to enter] the service of the Sultan.”



ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Aubergine (egg-plant):

The Mullah had recently moved up in the world and was now at the

court of the Sultan.

As it happened the Sultan loved aubergines (eggplants) and asked

the chef to cook him aubergine dishes every day.

Each day the chef devised different ways of presenting aubergines

to the great Sultan and the Mullah who was seated near the king

would pontificate on the wonderful health giving characteristics of

the aubergine.


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He would explain how the aubergine would heal all diseases known

and unknown. He explained how this wondrous vegetable reduced

one's temperature if one had a fever or raised it if it dropped too low.

It was full of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, to Z and furthermore had mystical

properties that would absolve one of one's sins if eaten every day.

For six months the chef would cook the aubergine, the Sultan would

relish the dishes, while the Mullah would sing the praises of

aubergine.


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As thing happen, eventually the great Potentate became sick to

death having aubergines everyday and ordered the chef on pain of

death to never again cook aubergines.

The Mullah who heard this immediately said, "Your Highness, you

are so right. This plant is a curse to humanity. It is full of noxious

poisons and is the cause of most maladies known and unknown.“

The Sultan asked the Mullah, "Mullah, only yesterday you said

aubergine was the king of all vegetables, how come you change your

tune so soon.

" "Sire,“ the Mullah replied, "I AM THE SULTAN’S SERVANT NOT THE

AUBERGINE’S."All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

HE WHO SERVES TWO MASTERS

IS FALSE TO ONE OF THEM

(Arabic Proverb)

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

AN-NASEEHAHThe Sincere Advice


““Allah has not made for any man two hearts Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body “in his (one) body “

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 4))