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LESSON # 10
LESSON # 10
““ARKAAN AL-ISLAMARKAAN AL-ISLAM
Pillars of Islam (submission)Pillars of Islam (submission)
SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN
(DECLARATION AS WITNESS)(DECLARATION AS WITNESS)

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
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LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOKLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK
““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS
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““Allah”Allah” :: Arabic proper noun; name for God, itArabic proper noun; name for God, it
refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator,refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator,
Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is GodLord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God
– there is none besides Allah.– there is none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.

““MuhammadMuhammad ”” :: Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “thethe
Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered
Prophet, the servant and Messenger of Allah, theProphet, the servant and Messenger of Allah, the
Awaited Seal of Prophethood after whom thereAwaited Seal of Prophethood after whom there
will be no more prophet sent.will be no more prophet sent.

IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBelief
FaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best orBest or
RighteousRighteous
ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL
[Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmission
ObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith isFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is
mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSANTogether, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN
which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submissionThus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission
to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TOTHE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,

Muslims today have to be carefulMuslims today have to be careful, as some of them may have already, as some of them may have already
been influenced bybeen influenced by Orientalist’s teachings garbed as IslamicOrientalist’s teachings garbed as Islamic, especially, especially
taught or disseminated amongst certain academicians. In early times,taught or disseminated amongst certain academicians. In early times,
these academicians were non-Muslim Westerners. Today, it includesthese academicians were non-Muslim Westerners. Today, it includes
Muslims but with the similar mind-set, taught to them just as theseMuslims but with the similar mind-set, taught to them just as these
earlierearlier OrientalistOrientalist, disseminating their teachings in seminars, lecture, disseminating their teachings in seminars, lecture
courses, books, journals, study or reading groups etc.courses, books, journals, study or reading groups etc.
Thus there is today a lot of confusion where such people speak aboutThus there is today a lot of confusion where such people speak about
‘‘many types of Islammany types of Islam’ whereas the truth is there is only one “’ whereas the truth is there is only one “AD-DEEN-AD-DEEN-
AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM ”.”.

They are confused because they could not differentiate “the religionThey are confused because they could not differentiate “the religion
((DEENDEEN)” itself from people’s “understanding ()” itself from people’s “understanding (FIQHFIQH)” of the religion –)” of the religion –
between “between “DEENUL-ISLAMDEENUL-ISLAM” with “” with “FIQHUL-ISLAMFIQHUL-ISLAM”.”.
Past Muslim scholars are ever careful not to be presumptuousPast Muslim scholars are ever careful not to be presumptuous
(arrogant even) to claim their(arrogant even) to claim their FIQHFIQH to be theto be the DEENDEEN..
ThisThis DEENDEEN belongs to Allah SWT whereas man can only claim to hisbelongs to Allah SWT whereas man can only claim to his
FIQHFIQH of theof the DeenDeen..

Therefore thisTherefore this DEENDEEN is the “is the “AbsoluteAbsolute” as Allah SWT is Absolute, and” as Allah SWT is Absolute, and
those who doubt or deny this has not understood the clear assertion ofthose who doubt or deny this has not understood the clear assertion of
Allah, or purposely twist its meaning and significance :Allah, or purposely twist its meaning and significance :
““This day haveThis day have I perfected your religion (DEEN)I perfected your religion (DEEN) for you, completedfor you, completed
my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as yourmy favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your
religion.”religion.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 3))

Their twisted logic is :Their twisted logic is :
““since Man is imperfect, therefore their religion is imperfect and cannotsince Man is imperfect, therefore their religion is imperfect and cannot
be absolutebe absolute.”.”
But,But, AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM is not man-created but a revealed religion from a Divineis not man-created but a revealed religion from a Divine
Perfect Being.Perfect Being.
Another fallacy is to equate “Another fallacy is to equate “KAAFFAHKAAFFAH” with “” with “SHUMULSHUMUL”, as though”, as though
these are interchangeable.these are interchangeable.
Surely there is need to differentiate betweenSurely there is need to differentiate between AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM the (perfected)the (perfected)
DEENDEEN and theand the MUSLIMSMUSLIMS, who are far from being perfect., who are far from being perfect.

““KAAFFAHKAAFFAH” (sufficiently, whole-heartedly, fully etc.) pertains to man’s” (sufficiently, whole-heartedly, fully etc.) pertains to man’s
potential and capability. And Allah only expects the Muslims to givepotential and capability. And Allah only expects the Muslims to give
their fullest, for Allah does not put a burden greater than they cantheir fullest, for Allah does not put a burden greater than they can
bear. So thebear. So the Muslims are to strive to practice Islam “Muslims are to strive to practice Islam “Kaa-fahKaa-fah””
(sufficiently)(sufficiently) and therefore it is not referring to theand therefore it is not referring to the DEENDEEN (religion)(religion)
itself.itself.
““SHUMULSHUMUL” (or all-encompassing nature of” (or all-encompassing nature of AD-DEEN AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN AL-ISLAM) on the) on the
other hand, pertains to the perfect and Absolute aspect of Allah’sother hand, pertains to the perfect and Absolute aspect of Allah’s
guidance, the fundamental rules and laws established by His finalguidance, the fundamental rules and laws established by His final
Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad

AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM’s guiding principles and teachings are already perfected’s guiding principles and teachings are already perfected
((KAAMILKAAMIL) and which encompasses every aspect of man’s life, with) and which encompasses every aspect of man’s life, with
adequate principles for dynamism in its implementation to faceadequate principles for dynamism in its implementation to face
whatever possible problem that the future may hold for mankind.whatever possible problem that the future may hold for mankind.
This is because, if it is not all-encompassing “This is because, if it is not all-encompassing “SHUMULSHUMUL ”, then”, then
another Prophet would be needed, and this in fact is a denial ofanother Prophet would be needed, and this in fact is a denial of
the perfection ofthe perfection of AD-DEEN-AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-AL-ISLAM –– itit tantamount to ‘unbelief’tantamount to ‘unbelief’
((KUFRKUFR).).

They purport : “They purport : “that sincethat since Muslim’s understandingMuslim’s understanding of Islam isof Islam is
“evolving” towards a much better understanding of Islam than“evolving” towards a much better understanding of Islam than
Muslims of previous past generations, therefore even the core-Muslims of previous past generations, therefore even the core-
fundamental teachings of “fundamental teachings of “AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM ” must continue to be” must continue to be
changed (evolved) just like as had happened as in in other religion’schanged (evolved) just like as had happened as in in other religion’s
historical “historical “reformationreformation”. This is not only inaccurate, erroneous but”. This is not only inaccurate, erroneous but
downright mischievous.downright mischievous.
As we have stated, there is a difference between “As we have stated, there is a difference between “SHARI’AHSHARI’AH””
(literally the “(literally the “Way or SourceWay or Source” of the religion) core-fundamental” of the religion) core-fundamental
teachings, and another term “teachings, and another term “FIQHFIQH” (the Islamic scholars’” (the Islamic scholars’
understanding of the religion).understanding of the religion).

The core-fundamental teachings of “The core-fundamental teachings of “AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM” have been” have been
perfected and it is comprehensive enough to provide the basis forperfected and it is comprehensive enough to provide the basis for
every Muslim to seek solutions to whatever problem that arose.every Muslim to seek solutions to whatever problem that arose.
As regards its application, which must take into consideration theAs regards its application, which must take into consideration the
changing context,changing context, AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM already allows for differingalready allows for differing
interpretations and application of these principles by theinterpretations and application of these principles by the ULAMA’ULAMA’
(Islamic scholars), to the specific problems their community is facing(Islamic scholars), to the specific problems their community is facing
in every age or conditions –in every age or conditions – as long as it does not contradict oras long as it does not contradict or
oppose these core (fundamental) teachingsoppose these core (fundamental) teachings..

Each era requires it’s own unique solution. If Muslims scholarsEach era requires it’s own unique solution. If Muslims scholars
((‘ULAMA‘ULAMA) attained to correct interpretation based upon their) attained to correct interpretation based upon their FIQHFIQH,,
than that is regarded as good, irrespective of whether it is done inthan that is regarded as good, irrespective of whether it is done in
the past or in the modern present. Past interpretations (the past or in the modern present. Past interpretations (FATWAFATWA) if) if
flawed cannot be binding to others, nay, it can be criticised andflawed cannot be binding to others, nay, it can be criticised and
corrected. Yet, thecorrected. Yet, the principlesprinciples of thisof this DEENDEEN must be preserved andmust be preserved and
upheld, to remainupheld, to remain unchangedunchanged..
Lest people get carried away by trends set by people today whoLest people get carried away by trends set by people today who
instigate for change or renewal, - we must remember to beinstigate for change or renewal, - we must remember to be
discerning as to what can and what cannot, be changed.discerning as to what can and what cannot, be changed.

““Evolving into following error and deviancyEvolving into following error and deviancy” can never be good. And” can never be good. And
thus the “thus the “calling for changecalling for change ” - cannot and must not be applied to” - cannot and must not be applied to
what is already “what is already “perfect and goodperfect and good.“.“
Reformation “Reformation “TAJDEEDTAJDEED” – for us is “” – for us is “renewalrenewal “ with regards to“ with regards to
Muslims scholars’ application of rulings or judgementMuslims scholars’ application of rulings or judgement which arewhich are
affected by whatever context or circumstances. Thus, new oraffected by whatever context or circumstances. Thus, new or
changing context may require new rulings and need not be bound bychanging context may require new rulings and need not be bound by
previous rulings. However the primary sources and principles areprevious rulings. However the primary sources and principles are
always preserved – it isalways preserved – it is NOTNOT a “a “total replacementtotal replacement” of the” of the SHARI’AHSHARI’AH..
This methodology has been taught by the ProphetThis methodology has been taught by the Prophet , codified and, codified and
continuously applied and adhered to since then by our ‘continuously applied and adhered to since then by our ‘ULAMAULAMA..

In fact after the best three generations (In fact after the best three generations (SALAFUS-SOLISALAFUS-SOLIHHEENEEN),),
accretions and deviations have occurred within the Muslim “mind”accretions and deviations have occurred within the Muslim “mind”
regarding thisregarding this DEENDEEN. Thus the emergence of Islamic scholars who. Thus the emergence of Islamic scholars who
““strive to preserve the purity of this religionstrive to preserve the purity of this religion“ through the endeavour“ through the endeavour
termed as “termed as “TAJDEEDTAJDEED”” ((renewalrenewal) of their thinking (mindset) -) of their thinking (mindset) - FIQHFIQH. And. And
this does not imply “this does not imply “replacementreplacement” of” of AD-DEEN-UL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-UL-ISLAM’s principle’s principle
teachings –teachings – SHARI’AHSHARI’AH..
We are not against changing for the better and embracing ‘progress’ inWe are not against changing for the better and embracing ‘progress’ in
facing the reality of contemporary needs and circumstances. But wefacing the reality of contemporary needs and circumstances. But we
have to beware, “have to beware, “EvolutionEvolution” that they advocate may even lead to” that they advocate may even lead to
replacement, when innovations (replacement, when innovations (BID’AHBID’AH) are introduced directed) are introduced directed
towards total change in the principles (overhauling) of thistowards total change in the principles (overhauling) of this DEENDEEN..

These ‘These ‘academicianacademicianss’ would not admit that their methodology –’ would not admit that their methodology – whichwhich
is from a humanist sociological study and perspectiveis from a humanist sociological study and perspective – (– ( Not of IslamNot of Islam))
is in fact imposing a false parallel, advocating that contemporaryis in fact imposing a false parallel, advocating that contemporary
Muslims should imitate the ‘Muslims should imitate the ‘Judeo-ChristianJudeo-Christian’ historical experience.’ historical experience.
Their error may perhaps be due to their assuming that “Their error may perhaps be due to their assuming that “ALAL-ISLAM-ISLAM” is” is
exactly similar to (if not implying that Islam is copying from earlierexactly similar to (if not implying that Islam is copying from earlier
religions ), and therefore they purport, it must inevitably undergo thereligions ), and therefore they purport, it must inevitably undergo the
same historical process as that of the “same historical process as that of the “Judeo-ChristianJudeo-Christian” – indeed a” – indeed a
mischievous suggestion and rather simplistic and misplaced analogy.mischievous suggestion and rather simplistic and misplaced analogy.

AD-DEEN-AL-ISLAMAD-DEEN-AL-ISLAM, as established by Prophet Muhammad, as established by Prophet Muhammad in fact,in fact,
was Divinely revealed to complete that process in which the “was Divinely revealed to complete that process in which the “People ofPeople of
the Bookthe Book” went through historically, precisely because they have erred” went through historically, precisely because they have erred
and have caused their religion to ‘and have caused their religion to ‘evolvedevolved ’ into something contrary to’ into something contrary to
the original universal message of every Prophet of Allah.the original universal message of every Prophet of Allah.
Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad came to stem this deviant ‘came to stem this deviant ‘evolutionevolution’ and’ and
correct whatever was wrong, by referring and inviting them back to thecorrect whatever was wrong, by referring and inviting them back to the
pristinepristine ABRAHAMICABRAHAMIC creed ofcreed of TAUTAUHHEEDEED. It was a ‘. It was a ‘devolutiondevolution’ back to’ back to
the principles rather than ‘the principles rather than ‘evolutionevolution’.’.

Lest it be misconstrued, man’s development entailing change for theLest it be misconstrued, man’s development entailing change for the
betterment (or what is regarded as progress in the sense of ’betterment (or what is regarded as progress in the sense of ’IkhtiyarIkhtiyar’)’)
is not in any way to be curtailed.is not in any way to be curtailed.
Only that theOnly that the changes MUST NOT be made to the universal principleschanges MUST NOT be made to the universal principles
and the established foundationand the established foundation of thisof this DEENDEEN (religion). Tampering with(religion). Tampering with
these principles is deviancy, clearly condemned by Allah and Histhese principles is deviancy, clearly condemned by Allah and His
Messenger (inMessenger (in Al-QUR’ANAl-QUR’AN andand AS-SUNNAHAS-SUNNAH).).
Beware, clamouring blindly for “Beware, clamouring blindly for “EvolutionEvolution” may even lead to” may even lead to
““replacementreplacement” i.e. total change even in the principles of this” i.e. total change even in the principles of this DEENDEEN..
WaAllaahu a’lamWaAllaahu a’lam

““So direct your face toward the religion (So direct your face toward the religion (DEENDEEN),),
inclining to truth (inclining to truth (HENEEFANHENEEFAN). [Adhere to] the). [Adhere to] the
FITwRAHFITwRAH of Allah upon which He has createdof Allah upon which He has created
[all] people. No change should there be in the[all] people. No change should there be in the
creation of Allah. That is the correct religion, butcreation of Allah. That is the correct religion, but
most of the people do not know.”most of the people do not know.”
((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))

““[Adhere to it], turning in repentance to Him, and[Adhere to it], turning in repentance to Him, and
(be conscious and)) fear Him ((be conscious and)) fear Him (TAQWATAQWA) and establish) and establish
prayer (prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH) and do not be of those who) and do not be of those who
associate others with Allah (associate others with Allah (MUSHRIKINMUSHRIKIN).).
[Or] of those who have divided their religion and[Or] of those who have divided their religion and
become sects, every faction rejoicing in what itbecome sects, every faction rejoicing in what it
has.”has.”
((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 31-32Qur’an: Rum: 30: 31-32))

This label is suggestive as though Muslims all along are totallyThis label is suggestive as though Muslims all along are totally
constrained and coerced by its teachings which has successfullyconstrained and coerced by its teachings which has successfully
prevented their ‘prevented their ‘LiberalLiberal’ agenda from being accepted, and therefore’ agenda from being accepted, and therefore
they are fomenting a kind of ‘rebellion’ amongst Muslims to embracethey are fomenting a kind of ‘rebellion’ amongst Muslims to embrace
their “their “freedomfreedom” movement of this post-modernist era. They seek only” movement of this post-modernist era. They seek only
for the upholding of ‘socio-humanistic’, secular human-right values orfor the upholding of ‘socio-humanistic’, secular human-right values or
perspectives – over-glorifying rationalism, in opposition to revelation,perspectives – over-glorifying rationalism, in opposition to revelation,
religious values and morality opposed to their ‘modernist’ agenda.religious values and morality opposed to their ‘modernist’ agenda.

When the label “When the label “Liberal IslamLiberal Islam” has been vehemently rejected and” has been vehemently rejected and
exposed, and fearing alienation thereby diminishing their influence, theseexposed, and fearing alienation thereby diminishing their influence, these
liberal proponents are now hiding behind this new label to defuse (orliberal proponents are now hiding behind this new label to defuse (or
confuse) general Muslims’ negative perceptions of them.confuse) general Muslims’ negative perceptions of them.
Also, it is notoriously blatant in implying as though reasoning –or ‘Also, it is notoriously blatant in implying as though reasoning –or ‘criticalcritical
thinkingthinking’ - is absent in our tradition and scholarship – i.e. until these’ - is absent in our tradition and scholarship – i.e. until these
people come along. Reducing Islam to only its ‘rationalism’ and glorifyingpeople come along. Reducing Islam to only its ‘rationalism’ and glorifying
such scholars alone while ignoring revelation and traditional wisdom, orsuch scholars alone while ignoring revelation and traditional wisdom, or
placing human thoughts as the highest, is being dishonest to our heritage.placing human thoughts as the highest, is being dishonest to our heritage.

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"Exalted are You (O Allah); we have no"Exalted are You (O Allah); we have no
knowledge except what You have taught us.knowledge except what You have taught us.
Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.“Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 32Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 32))
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
Sincere AdviceSincere Advice

This labeling exposes the motive behind those who advocate it. ObviouslyThis labeling exposes the motive behind those who advocate it. Obviously
they are uneasy of the trend of increasing religiosity amongst thethey are uneasy of the trend of increasing religiosity amongst the
Muslims. Perhaps this ‘religiosity’ may be seen as thwarting their agendaMuslims. Perhaps this ‘religiosity’ may be seen as thwarting their agenda
to artificially ‘integrate’ Muslims into their nationalistic (secular) agenda.to artificially ‘integrate’ Muslims into their nationalistic (secular) agenda.
To be ‘To be ‘moderatemoderate’ imply ‘’ imply ‘don’t be religiousdon’t be religious’ in the practice of Islam. And’ in the practice of Islam. And
after the tragic ‘9-11’, with increasing Islamaphobia, practicing Muslimsafter the tragic ‘9-11’, with increasing Islamaphobia, practicing Muslims
are demonized as ‘are demonized as ‘extremistsextremists’ or ‘’ or ‘terroriststerrorists’. This proved their ignorance’. This proved their ignorance
of the true teaching of Islam itself (which in fact advocate moderation).of the true teaching of Islam itself (which in fact advocate moderation).
To be “To be “extreme in practicing Islamextreme in practicing Islam” is to ‘” is to ‘become extremely moderatebecome extremely moderate.”.”

ITS RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS SEEK TO CORRECT BOTHITS RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS SEEK TO CORRECT BOTH
THETHE EXTREMISTEXTREMIST AND THEAND THE DEFICIENTDEFICIENT AMONGST MUSLIMSAMONGST MUSLIMS
““And thus have We willed you to be aAnd thus have We willed you to be a
communitycommunity
of the middle way (of the middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) “) “
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..

This label is unfortunately being used (especially by politicians) toThis label is unfortunately being used (especially by politicians) to
forge an identity of the Muslims in Singapore, more so since ourforge an identity of the Muslims in Singapore, more so since our
separation from Malaysia.separation from Malaysia.
There is only one IslamThere is only one Islam. Its principle teachings are universally to be. Its principle teachings are universally to be
practiced but, yet it provides for their adherent to becomepracticed but, yet it provides for their adherent to become
adaptable to any country which do not opposed these broadadaptable to any country which do not opposed these broad
principles. History of Islam and Muslims has borne out this fact. Theprinciples. History of Islam and Muslims has borne out this fact. The
correct term should be “correct term should be “Singaporean MuslimsSingaporean Muslims ” or “” or “Muslims ofMuslims of
SingaporeSingapore ” - not trying to imply a different form of Islam.” - not trying to imply a different form of Islam.

Some people are advocating this label, because of their concernSome people are advocating this label, because of their concern
with how they see Muslims in the community tend to be insular andwith how they see Muslims in the community tend to be insular and
keeping aloof from others (non-Muslims), alienating themselves –keeping aloof from others (non-Muslims), alienating themselves –
which they regard as being “which they regard as being “exclusiveexclusive”.”.
They failed to differentiate the “They failed to differentiate the “ MuslimsMuslims ” and how they practice” and how they practice
((‘AMAL‘AMAL) it , with “) it , with “Al-IslamAl-Islam ” which is the teaching of the Deen.” which is the teaching of the Deen.
““DEEN AL-ISLAMDEEN AL-ISLAM ” – cannot be simplistically categorized or labeled” – cannot be simplistically categorized or labeled
as either “as either “ exclusive-inclusiveexclusive-inclusive ”, but its teachings encompasses both”, but its teachings encompasses both
aspects.aspects.

The Orientalists have perceived Islam and history of the Muslim theThe Orientalists have perceived Islam and history of the Muslim the
way they view the Judaic-Christian historical tradition. Among theirway they view the Judaic-Christian historical tradition. Among their
agenda is to incite contemporary Muslims towards change andagenda is to incite contemporary Muslims towards change and
rejection of orthodox or traditional scholarship through the re-rejection of orthodox or traditional scholarship through the re-
interpretation (by the non-interpretation (by the non-’Ulama’Ulama – academician, or even lay Muslim)– academician, or even lay Muslim)
They are hoping for the kind of change that has happened in EuropeanThey are hoping for the kind of change that has happened in European
history of Reformation, whence the Protestant (breaking away fromhistory of Reformation, whence the Protestant (breaking away from
Catholic Church) is regarded by them as the critical milestone for them.Catholic Church) is regarded by them as the critical milestone for them.
Thus they are encouraging this form of sectarianism amongst Muslims.Thus they are encouraging this form of sectarianism amongst Muslims.

Islam asIslam as AD-DEENAD-DEEN, (total way of life) provides Muslims with guidance in, (total way of life) provides Muslims with guidance in
every spheres, not excluding politics. Yet, its spread was relativelyevery spheres, not excluding politics. Yet, its spread was relatively
peaceful, without coercion (but through “peaceful, without coercion (but through “civilizational-osmosiscivilizational-osmosis”), except”), except
where they encounter oppression and injustice which had to bewhere they encounter oppression and injustice which had to be
removed through the concept ofremoved through the concept of JIHADJIHAD (peaceful striving through(peaceful striving through
DA’WAHDA’WAH) and under exceptional condition to resort to arm struggle and) and under exceptional condition to resort to arm struggle and
warfare (warfare (QITALQITAL). Today, any Muslim who may be seen as indulging in). Today, any Muslim who may be seen as indulging in
this – struggle against oppression (never mind if it is justifiable) -this – struggle against oppression (never mind if it is justifiable) -
unfortunately are derogatively being labelled as representing “Politicalunfortunately are derogatively being labelled as representing “Political
Islam”.Islam”.

““Do they seek for other than theDo they seek for other than the Religion of AllahReligion of Allah?―While all?―While all
creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,
bowed (submitted) to His Will (“Islam” ), and to Him shall theybowed (submitted) to His Will (“Islam” ), and to Him shall they
all be brought back.”all be brought back.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83))

“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and
stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou
their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which
Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly
between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is
the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your
deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah
will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”
(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)

The word “The word “IslamIslam” - literally means “” - literally means “surrendersurrender;; submissionsubmission”.”.
When added with the prefix “When added with the prefix “alal” ( definite article “t” ( definite article “thehe” - to denote” - to denote
a name) yet the word refers to the essential traits of this religiona name) yet the word refers to the essential traits of this religion
signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner conviction, beliefsignifying an external manifestation of one’s inner conviction, belief
((iimaniiman) towards “) towards “obedience to the will of Allahobedience to the will of Allah”.”.
The true meaning of “The true meaning of “believebelieve” or “” or “iimaniiman”” is :is :
““to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (QolbQolb););
and declare with one’s tongue,and declare with one’s tongue,
and practice deeds in accordance with its pillarsand practice deeds in accordance with its pillars””

So “So “how does one begin to submit to Allah’s willhow does one begin to submit to Allah’s will ”?”?
This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet MuhammadThis was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad inin
what is referred to as :what is referred to as :
the Pillars of Islamthe Pillars of Islam
((Arkaan-ul-IslaamArkaan-ul-Islaam).).

Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):
[1] To bear witness that there is no god except[1] To bear witness that there is no god except
Allah, and that Muhammad is theAllah, and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;
[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)
Swolah;Swolah;
[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);
[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the
House) for those who has the means toHouse) for those who has the means to
(do) it;(do) it;
[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.

As ‘As ‘belief or convictionbelief or conviction’ resides in a person’s heart, there is a need’ resides in a person’s heart, there is a need
to first express ones’ commitment verbally – declaring it to othersto first express ones’ commitment verbally – declaring it to others
such that it becomes a solemn pledge or a promise, as well as asuch that it becomes a solemn pledge or a promise, as well as a
sign of one’s entrance into a social & spiritual contract with thesign of one’s entrance into a social & spiritual contract with the
universal community as Muslim.universal community as Muslim.
So, the gateway into Islam is simple. Yet, this entrance – by verbalSo, the gateway into Islam is simple. Yet, this entrance – by verbal
‘declaration’ - leads to a whole program to be implemented so as‘declaration’ - leads to a whole program to be implemented so as
to ‘build’ a truly Muslim personality of one who submits histo ‘build’ a truly Muslim personality of one who submits his
whole-self to the Will of the Creator.whole-self to the Will of the Creator.

For to submit to Allah is to begin to be living in the presence withFor to submit to Allah is to begin to be living in the presence with
every witnesses of the Truth of the Lordship and Sovereignty ofevery witnesses of the Truth of the Lordship and Sovereignty of
the One and only God – Allah, Who Alone is Deity worthy ofthe One and only God – Allah, Who Alone is Deity worthy of
worship; committed to upholding and standing firm with justice,worship; committed to upholding and standing firm with justice,
in accordance with the Way of life (in accordance with the Way of life (DEENDEEN) as established by His) as established by His
Final Messenger MuhammadFinal Messenger Muhammad ..
The first pillar, the “The first pillar, the “SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN” is to begin to “” is to begin to “ self-self-
actualiseactualise”. And it does not stand alone, but are connected to the”. And it does not stand alone, but are connected to the
other four pillars to be upheld and implemented.other four pillars to be upheld and implemented.

As these five pillars are inter-related, beginning with a solemnAs these five pillars are inter-related, beginning with a solemn
commitment, a covenant, thus a Muslim is to strive to fulfil allcommitment, a covenant, thus a Muslim is to strive to fulfil all
these – as these are to be regarded as athese – as these are to be regarded as a FARDH ‘AINFARDH ‘AIN (a personal(a personal
obligation) unto those who enter into Islam:obligation) unto those who enter into Islam:
““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); andO ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully); and
follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you anfollow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an
avowed enemy.”avowed enemy.”
(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208))

Thus, the five pillars must be regarded as that educational andThus, the five pillars must be regarded as that educational and
developmental program to nurture a total personality of “developmental program to nurture a total personality of “one whoone who
submits to Allah’s Willsubmits to Allah’s Will ” (” (MUSLIMMUSLIM).).
Each of these five pillars, contains the medium through which theEach of these five pillars, contains the medium through which the
deeper meanings must impact a Muslim – leading to yet higherdeeper meanings must impact a Muslim – leading to yet higher
consciousness of how to transform his/her entire life into one ofconsciousness of how to transform his/her entire life into one of
complete submission to the Will of Allah.complete submission to the Will of Allah.
For to be a Muslim is about “For to be a Muslim is about “beingbeing” and “” and “becomingbecoming”. It’s about ones”. It’s about ones
‘‘HAALHAAL ’ (spiritual condition) and ‘’ (spiritual condition) and ‘MAQOMMAQOM ’ (spiritual station) – not’ (spiritual station) – not
mere labels.mere labels.

““There is no god but He: that isThere is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah Histhe witness of Allah His
angels and those endued with knowledgeangels and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on, standing firm on
justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, thejustice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the
Wise.”Wise.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:18Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:18))

THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TOTHE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO
THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))

THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TOTHE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO
THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
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Extracted from
““LESSON ON ISLAMICLESSON ON ISLAMIC
CONCEPT OF ADAB”CONCEPT OF ADAB”
While most country’s educational objective is to produce “good citizens”
able to fulfil national policy (usually based on socio-economic criteria),
yet it does not guarantee that its ‘good citizen’ is therefore automatically
a ‘good person’ . Islamic perspective of a ‘good person’ is of a person who
is willing to submit his will and desire, to the will of his Creator.

Relationship with the SelfRelationship with the Self
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMIND
DESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
Initial traitsInitial traits ::
[1] Appetite,[1] Appetite,
[2] Emotion still link to needs,[2] Emotion still link to needs,
[3] curiosity, memory,[3] curiosity, memory,
[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,
[5] application of[5] application of
basic sensory feelingsbasic sensory feelings
NAFS al-AMMARAHNAFS al-AMMARAH
(Commanding self)(Commanding self)
Link to variousLink 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)
Importance of linguistics to thoughts:
Since education involve
the seeking KNOWLEDGE

Relationship with the SelfRelationship with the Self
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMIND
DESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
Initial traitsInitial traits ::
[1] Appetite,[1] Appetite,
[2] Emotion still link to needs,[2] Emotion still link to needs,
[3] curiosity, memory,[3] curiosity, memory,
[4] imitative, see, listen & do,[4] imitative, see, listen & do,
[5] application of[5] application of
basic sensory feelingsbasic sensory feelings
NAFS al-AMMARAHNAFS al-AMMARAH
(Commanding self)(Commanding self)
Link to variousLink 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)
Importance of linguistics to thoughts:
Since education involve
the seeking KNOWLEDGE
““He (Allah) has created man: He has impartedHe (Allah) has created man: He has imparted
unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)

Islam: to submit the entire
self (body, tongue, heart and
Mind) – Freeing it from desire
which needs to always be guided
to the Will of Allah. THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODY
TONGUE
MIND
DESIRE
HEART
Obedience to Parents and teachersObedience to Parents and teachers
Beginning of child
education:
[1] Tarbiyya pertains
to training of the soul
still attached to
desires, etc.
Teacher/Educator:
[1] Parent
[2] Teacher
Although primarily in
education it involves the
inculcation of
Knowledge, (both
theoretical and
practical) – initial
disciplining, rote learning,
memorization, etc. may be
crucial.
PARENTSPARENTS
TEACHERSTEACHERS
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
Relationship with the Parents and TeacherRelationship with the Parents and Teacher

““declaration; make manifest; witness;declaration; make manifest; witness;
testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest;testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest;
credential; creed; identification;credential; creed; identification;
martyrdom.”martyrdom.”
SHA-HAA-DAH

ASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAHASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAH
I bear witness, that there is no god except AllahI bear witness, that there is no god except Allah

WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADARWA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR
RO-SUU-LULLAAHRO-SUU-LULLAAH
And I bear witness, that Muhammad is theAnd I bear witness, that Muhammad is the
Messenger of AllahMessenger of Allah

””Let there beLet there be no compulsion in religionno compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear. Truth stands out clear
from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hathfrom Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath
grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks.grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks.
And Allah hears and knows all things.”And Allah hears and knows all things.”

”” If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed allIf it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all
who are on earth!who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against theirWilt thou then compel mankind against their
will to believe?will to believe?””
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99))

””This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight (This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight (SwIRATU-ROB-BIKA –SwIRATU-ROB-BIKA –
MUS-TA-QEE-MAMUS-TA-QEE-MA) : We have detailed the Signs for those who receive) : We have detailed the Signs for those who receive
admonition. For them will be a Home of Peace (admonition. For them will be a Home of Peace (DARUS-SALAAMDARUS-SALAAM) in) in
the presence of their Lord: He (Allah) will be their Friend (the presence of their Lord: He (Allah) will be their Friend (WALIYYWALIYY))
because they practised (righteousness).”because they practised (righteousness).”
((Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127))

““Allah is the ProtectorAllah is the Protector of those who have faith:of those who have faith: from the depthsfrom the depths
of darkness, He will lead them forth into light.of darkness, He will lead them forth into light. Of those whoOf those who
reject faith the patrons are the Evil Ones: from light they will leadreject faith the patrons are the Evil Ones: from light they will lead
them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companionsthem forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companions
of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).”of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257-258Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257-258))

““Say: "Say: "O my ServantsO my Servants who have transgressed against their souls!who have transgressed against their souls!
Despair not of the Mercy of AllahDespair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: for: for Allah forgives all sins: for
He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
((Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 53Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 53))

"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and"Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and (ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to(ASLIMU-LAHU) bow to
His (WillHis (Will), before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall), before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall
not be helped. “not be helped. “
((Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54))

““Unless he repents, believes, and works righteous deedsUnless he repents, believes, and works righteous deeds, for, for
Allah will change the evil of such persons into goodAllah will change the evil of such persons into good and Allahand Allah
is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful . And whoever repents andis Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful . And whoever repents and
does good has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable)does good has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable)
conversion―”conversion―”
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 70-71Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 70-71))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

““We are to accept what is manifested and Allah will (be the OneWe are to accept what is manifested and Allah will (be the One
to) look into what is (secretly) concealed (in the person’s heart.)”to) look into what is (secretly) concealed (in the person’s heart.)”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)

"If a person embraces Islam sincerely, then Allah shall forgive all
his past sins, and after that starts the settlement of accounts,
the reward of his good deeds will be ten times to seven hundred
times for each good deed and one evil deed will be recorded as
it is unless Allah forgives it.“
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

No one should be forced to embrace Islam.No one should be forced to embrace Islam.
A person is expected tois expected to enter into it willingly, with full certainty
of the basic truth that there is no god except Allah and that
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Those who are born into a Muslim family needs to be nurtured
with the correct understanding of Islam to attain certainty .

Thus, the declaration marks a person’s commitment towards
adhering to all that Islam teaches.
It is in fact a covenant between him and Allah – to be witnessed
at least by other Muslims because he will be accorded every
rights and respect as fellow Muslims; as much as other Muslims
have rights over him.

Amongst these are for Muslims to exhort one another towardsAmongst these are for Muslims to exhort one another towards
truth and patient constancy; makingtruth and patient constancy; making DU’ADU’A (prayer) for one(prayer) for one
another; protecting each others rights and dignity; assisting in allanother; protecting each others rights and dignity; assisting in all
matters leading tomatters leading to AL-BIRRAL-BIRR (Goodness) and(Goodness) and AL-TAQWAAL-TAQWA
(consciousness of Allah) with love for one another for the sake of(consciousness of Allah) with love for one another for the sake of
Allah.Allah.
When a person enters or embraces Islam, his/her past sins areWhen a person enters or embraces Islam, his/her past sins are
forgiven and erased whereas merit of all their good deeds remainsforgiven and erased whereas merit of all their good deeds remains
(including now also, merit of repentance of those past sins). This is(including now also, merit of repentance of those past sins). This is
similar to Muslims whose repentance have been accepted by Allah.similar to Muslims whose repentance have been accepted by Allah.

“Renew your iiman (faith) by (reciting) :
Laa-ilaa-ha il-lalLaah
(there is no god except Allah)”
(Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah)
Our Prophet advises:

““And thus have We willed you to be a community of theAnd 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 truththat [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))

““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought) in His cause as ye ought
to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He hasto strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has
chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you inchosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in
religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is Hereligion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He
Who has named you Muslims, both before and in thisWho has named you Muslims, both before and in this
(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may) may
be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses forbe a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for
mankind! (mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“
((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))

And say: "And say: "Work (righteousness)Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your: soon will Allah observe your
work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye bework, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be
brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open:brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open:
then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105)5)

““ Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide,Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide,
He opens their breast to ISLAMHe opens their breast to ISLAM; those whom He; those whom He
wills to leave straying, He makes their breastwills to leave straying, He makes their breast
close and constricted, as if they had to climb upclose and constricted, as if they had to climb up
to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penaltyto the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty
on those who refuse to believe. "on those who refuse to believe. "
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 12Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 125)5)

““Is one whose heart Allah has opened toIs one whose heart Allah has opened to ISLAMISLAM,,
so that he has received Enlightenment fromso that he has received Enlightenment from
Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? WoeAllah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe
to those whose hearts are hardened againstto those whose hearts are hardened against
celebrating the praises of Allah! they arecelebrating the praises of Allah! they are
manifestly wandering (in error)!”manifestly wandering (in error)!”
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22))

“People are like minerals, the best of them in
Jahiliyah (during times of ignorance)
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)

“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness,
He will make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of
the religion(Deen); and for everything there is a
pillar, and the pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH –
(the profound understanding of the Deen); a
learned scholar (of the Deen) is more difficult upon
satan than a thousand worshippers.”
((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))

““And those who (And those who (JAAHADUJAAHADU) strive in Our (cause),- We) strive in Our (cause),- We
will certainly guide them to our Paths (will certainly guide them to our Paths (SUBUULANASUBUULANA) :) :
For verily Allah is with those who do right.For verily Allah is with those who do right.””
((Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69))

““The best one amongst youThe best one amongst you is the person whois the person who
makes you remember Allahmakes you remember Allah when you lookwhen you look
upon him; and whenever he speaks it increasesupon him; and whenever he speaks it increases
you your knowledgeyou your knowledge ( ‘ilm( ‘ilm of theof the DeenDeen), and), and
with his deeds (‘with his deeds (‘amalamal) it inspires (motivates)) it inspires (motivates)
you to strive for your Hereafter.”you to strive for your Hereafter.”
((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

““And whenAnd when Allah guides a single person (to Islam),Allah guides a single person (to Islam),
through youthrough you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for(with your sincere effort), (the reward) for
you is better than (if you are given) the whole worldyou is better than (if you are given) the whole world
and whatever it contains.”and whatever it contains.”
((Hadith of the ProphetHadith of the Prophet ))

““Unto him who cares for [no more than the enjoyment of]
this fleeting life We readily grant thereof as much as We
please, [giving] to whomever it is Our will [to give]; but in the
end We consign him to [the suffering of] hell; which he will
have to endure disgraced and disowned!””
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 18Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 18))

““But as for those who care for the [good of the] life to come,
and strive for it as it ought to be striven for, and are [true]
believers withal -they are the ones whose striving finds
favour [with Allah]!””
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 19Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 19))

““DO MEN THINK that on their [mere] saying, “We have
attained to faith”, they will be left to themselves, and will
not be put to a test?””
((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 2Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 2))

““Yea, indeed, We did test those who lived before them; and so,
[too, shall be tested the people now living: and] most certainly
will Allah mark out those who prove themselves true, and
most certainly will He mark out those who are lying.””
((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 3Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 3))

““Among theAmong the believers are men who have [always] been truebelievers are men who have [always] been true
to what they have vowed before Allahto what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have: Of them some have
fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of themfulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them
are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changedare still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed
[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))

Meaning:Meaning: ““polytheism; idolatry; setting up partners to Godpolytheism; idolatry; setting up partners to God” -” -
from the word meaning “from the word meaning “partner, associatepartner, associate””
Belief that “Belief that “regards others as partners or associates to Allah;regards others as partners or associates to Allah;
ascribing to others the absolute attributes which exclusivelyascribing to others the absolute attributes which exclusively
belongs to Allahbelongs to Allah;;””

SUCH AS:
[a] Ascribing to others, the independent exclusive attributes of
Allah Who is the Unique Creator, Lord, Sovereign, Law-giver; Who
alone is the all-knowing.
[b] Believe in the practices of fortune telling; divination with[b] Believe in the practices of fortune telling; divination with
arrows or astrology; delving in sorcery; invoking spirits, idols, etc.arrows or astrology; delving in sorcery; invoking spirits, idols, etc.

SUCH AS:
[c] To deny that “Allah has absolute power over all things, and that
things which occur, although by means of ‘cause and effect’ yet, it
can occur only by Allah’s permission.”
[d] Ascribing to Allah attributes that contradict His Exalted Majesty
e.g. holding to anthropomorphic beliefs.

Meaning:Meaning:
““apostasy; renouncement; withdraw; desertion; renegade;apostasy; renouncement; withdraw; desertion; renegade;””
Acts, through words and deeds, that causes a person to noActs, through words and deeds, that causes a person to no
longer be regarded as a Muslim.longer be regarded as a Muslim.

SUCH AS:SUCH AS:
[a] Outright renunciation.[a] Outright renunciation.
[b] Rejecting or opposing principle teachings of Islam.[b] Rejecting or opposing principle teachings of Islam.
[c] To regard what is clearly forbidden to be lawful – or vice-versa;[c] To regard what is clearly forbidden to be lawful – or vice-versa;
[d] Blasphemy or committing acts which demeans Islam’s sacred[d] Blasphemy or committing acts which demeans Islam’s sacred
symbols (symbols (SHI’-ARSHI’-AR) e.g. Allah’s names, Al-Qur’an, Prophets, Ka’aba,) e.g. Allah’s names, Al-Qur’an, Prophets, Ka’aba,
mosques, sacred rites, etc. – act of defiance, treachery.mosques, sacred rites, etc. – act of defiance, treachery.

SUCH AS:SUCH AS:
[e] Imitating others in their religious rites or worship; purposefully[e] Imitating others in their religious rites or worship; purposefully
trying to resemble others such that his/her own Muslim identity istrying to resemble others such that his/her own Muslim identity is
being compromised:being compromised:
““Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people,Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people,
then he is from amongst them”then he is from amongst them”

““Those who believe then reject Faith, then believeThose who believe then reject Faith, then believe
(again) and (again) reject Faith and go on(again) and (again) reject Faith and go on
increasing in unbelief ― Allah will not forgive them,increasing in unbelief ― Allah will not forgive them,
nor guide them on the way.nor guide them on the way.
To the Hypocrites (To the Hypocrites (MUNAAFIQEENMUNAAFIQEEN) give the glad) give the glad
tidings that there is for them a grievous penalty.―”tidings that there is for them a grievous penalty.―”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138))

““O you who have attained to faith! If you everO you who have attained to faith! If you ever
((MURTADMURTAD) abandon your faith," Allah will in time bring) abandon your faith," Allah will in time bring
forth [in your stead] people whom He loves and whoforth [in your stead] people whom He loves and who
love Him - humble towards the believers, powerfullove Him - humble towards the believers, powerful
(stern) towards all who deny the truth: [people] who(stern) towards all who deny the truth: [people] who
((YUJAAHIDUYUJAAHIDU) strive hard in Allah's cause, and do not) strive hard in Allah's cause, and do not
fear to be censured by anyone who might censure them:fear to be censured by anyone who might censure them:
such is Allah's favour, which He grants unto whom Hesuch is Allah's favour, which He grants unto whom He
wills. And Allah is infinite, all-knowing.”wills. And Allah is infinite, all-knowing.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 54Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 54))

LET US TURN TO ALLAH WITH THIS ....

"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our
progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us ourprogeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our
places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy);places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy);
for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.”for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.”
DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH S.W.T.

"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;
Help us against those that reject faith."Help us against those that reject faith."
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250))

““Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth afterOur Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after
You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of ThyYou have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy
Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of GiftsGrace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts
(bestowals).”(bestowals).”
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))

“(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad,
salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family,
in accordance with what he deserves
(in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”

And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our LeaderAnd salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader
Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions .

””Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) fromGlory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from
what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praisewhat they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise
to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”
((Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182))

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