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UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”DARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREDARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE

BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL SINGAPURASINGAPURA

10 NOVEMBER 2013 (SUNDAY)10 NOVEMBER 2013 (SUNDAY)3.30 PM @ THE GALAXY3.30 PM @ THE GALAXYMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

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

SURAH AT-TAUBAH SURAH AT-TAUBAH 9 : 107-1099 : 107-109

SURAH AL-BAQARAH SURAH AL-BAQARAH 2: 204-2062: 204-206

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"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND

WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-

((HADITH FROM OUR PROPHETHADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.A.W S.A.A.W.).)


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



““And there are those who put up a mosque by way of And there are those who put up a mosque by way of

mischief (mischief (DHIRARADHIRARA) and infidelity () and infidelity (KUFRAKUFRA) ― to disunite ) ― to disunite

the Believers and in preparation for one who warred the Believers and in preparation for one who warred

against Allah and His Messenger aforetime. They will against Allah and His Messenger aforetime. They will

indeed swear that their intention is nothing but good; but indeed swear that their intention is nothing but good; but

Allah doth declare that they are certainly liars.Allah doth declare that they are certainly liars.

Never stand thou forth therein. …””

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107-108Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107-108))



“Never stand thou forth therein …. There is a mosque

whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety

(TAQWA) ; it is more worthy of thy standing forth (for

prayer) therein. In it are men who love to be purified; and

Allah loveth those who make themselves pure.”

(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)



““Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on

piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth

his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to

crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,

into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do

wrong.”wrong.”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109))


SUB-HAA-NALLAAHSUB-HAA-NALLAAH! To understand this parable, which actually was ! To understand this parable, which actually was

based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's

life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the

revelation of these verses (revelation of these verses (asbaa-b al-nuzulasbaa-b al-nuzul):):

When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in QubaQuba

(outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which (outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which

he referred to as the "he referred to as the "Masjid of TaqwaMasjid of Taqwa" upon which was associated the " upon which was associated the

building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and Da'wahDa'wah . .


Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Munaafiquun Munaafiquun

(Hypocrites) from (Hypocrites) from Bani GhanamBani Ghanam, knew the importance of mosque as the , knew the importance of mosque as the

sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be

similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league

with one with one Abu 'AmeerAbu 'Ameer, a notorious enemy who fought against the , a notorious enemy who fought against the

Prophet s.a.w. in Prophet s.a.w. in UhudUhud and and HunainHunain, and was then based in Syria., and was then based in Syria.

They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the

hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam

and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w. and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w.


Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims

of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as

""Masjid Dhiraara wa KufraMasjid Dhiraara wa Kufra" (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity) " (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity)

was then destroyed.was then destroyed.

WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?


To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting

strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be

naive and foolish. naive and foolish.

Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also

encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites

today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam, today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam,

although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of Masjid Dhiraara Masjid Dhiraara

(or institutions akin to (or institutions akin to Masjid DhiraaraMasjid Dhiraara) too can never be denied nor ) too can never be denied nor

discounted. discounted.


In fact, as there are more In fact, as there are more munaafiquunmunaafiquun today if compared to the time of today if compared to the time of

the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle, the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle,

sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary

Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.


failure of many Muslims to distinguish the true from the false by

using the criteria and principles in Revelation and Prophetic Wisdom

(Al-Qur'an was-Sunnah);

compounded by their obsession in borrowing un-Islamic standards

from known enemies of Islam;

naiveté lack of hadzar (holding to precautions) in many Muslims;

easy astonishment to things foreign and disliking own traditions;

attraction to forms & systems which they favour more than

principles and truth of Islam (such that they even dare to

compromise these, just to be accepted as being 'progressive &

modern');


loss of Adab and inability to know the true from the bogus

amongst leaders and scholars;

inherent ignorance of the general masses amongst Muslims, which

compounded the disunity and in-fighting amongst the various

Muslim groups;

some of which seemingly seen as promoting Islam but in reality

preferring worldly gains and self-promotion in the world-stage (using:

political, economical, social or other jargons as their concern and

consideration rather than continuing the mission of the Prophet in

spreading Islam to all);


love of this world and fear of others rather than being sincere

upon the Deen, as Allah s.w.t. had clarified and commanded :

“... to be sincere upon this Deen (to the extent)

even though unbelievers do not like it"


These factors, couple with other external factors - of forces

inimical towards Islam with their own strategies to weaken and

undermine Muslims; their lending support and assistance to these

munaafiquun, instigating intra-conflict amongst Muslims - makes

the situation to be even worse.

In this state of affairs of the Muslims, institutions like 'masjid

dhiraara' could easily be started, planted, or even through

infiltration by infusing their personnel into existing Islamic

institutions.


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA


MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission


MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQINFASIQEENFASIQEEN

MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN

ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEENMUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN

MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN

IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER STATIONS,

A MUSLIM MAY END-UP BECOMING ....

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

ETC.

God-consciousness or Piety

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA


JAAHILEENJAAHILEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENGod-consciousness or Piety

MUKHLISWEEN

Sincerity

MUMUHHSEENSEENBest or righteous conduct

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

Believer

MUSLIMMUSLIM

One who submits


TAQWATAQWA


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety


MAQOM AL-ISLAM

MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH

MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’

MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD

MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN


TAQWATAQWA


ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS

TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM

ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

““Now there is a kind of man whose views on the life of this Now there is a kind of man whose views on the life of this

world may please thee greatly, and [the more so as] he cites world may please thee greatly, and [the more so as] he cites

Allah as witness to what is in his heart and is, moreover, Allah as witness to what is in his heart and is, moreover,

exceedingly skilful in argument.” exceedingly skilful in argument.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 204Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 204))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)

TASAWWUR ISLAM


““But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth spreading But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth spreading

corruption and destroying [man's] tilth and progeny: and God corruption and destroying [man's] tilth and progeny: and God

does not love corruption.” does not love corruption.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 205Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 205))


TASAWWUR ISLAM


REFLECTION:Today, leaders are chosen by people based on their ability to impress and

dazzle others with their speeches.

Even those with better character, outstanding moral qualities, proven

ability to serve, etc. may simply be ‘passed-over’ by such people who can

mesmerised others. They may even claim to religiosity and piety;

exceedingly skilful in imitating the learned with information they may

read in books and internet; and with their social skills they often

manoeuvre and position themselves amongst religious groups seeking to

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TASAWWUR ISLAM


REFLECTION:It is frightening that Islamic values and principle in ascertaining the

rightful leadership of the Muslims have been replaced with the secular

culture of “corporate governance”, where economic consideration and

pragmatism is unashamedly embraced over ethical-religious

consideration.

“TAQWA” or any references towards adhering to Islamic principles are

regarded as orthodox, antiquated and irrelevant to their “progressive”,

“open-minded”, “liberal” and “moderate” religiosity (as though coining a

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TASAWWUR ISLAM


“And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah (TAQWA)," his

false pride drives him into sin: wherefore hell will be his allotted

portion-and how vile a resting-place! ”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 206)


TASAWWUR ISLAM



““Hast thou not observed those who assert that they believe in Hast thou not observed those who assert that they believe in

that which hath been sent down unto thee and that which hath that which hath been sent down unto thee and that which hath

been sent down before thee desiring to go to been sent down before thee desiring to go to TAGHUT TAGHUT (the devil) (the devil)

for judgement, whereas they have been commanded to for judgement, whereas they have been commanded to

disbelieve in him; and disbelieve in him; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.” desires to lead them far astray.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60))

TASAWWUR ISLAM



REFLECTION:From being a Muslim, actually one has to strive towards being true believer

– Mu’-meen. Without which, hypocrisy (NIFAQ) may afflict such Muslim -

especially when they lack sincerity towards Allah and the Prophet s.a.a.w.

Such people would inwardly rejects Islam and its teachings, preferring other

“-isms”, ways or rules, even when these are contrary to the Islamic

principles. Their ignorance of Islam would be obvious yet, they may styled

themselves as being well-read, intellectual and ‘knowledgeable ’ on the

subject of Islam.

TASAWWUR ISLAM



““When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed and When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed and

to the Messenger": thou sees the to the Messenger": thou sees the HypocritesHypocrites ( (MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert ) , avert

their faces from thee in disgust.”their faces from thee in disgust.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61))

TASAWWUR ISLAM



TASAWWUR ISLAM



““Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah and

the Last Day" but they do not (really) believe. Fain would they

deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive

themselves, and realize (it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and

Allah has increased their disease and grievous is the penalty they

(incur), because they are false (to themselves).””

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10))

TASAWWUR ISLAM



““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they

say: "Why, we only want to make peace!" say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"


TASAWWUR ISLAM



“Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but

they realise (it) not.!"


TASAWWUR ISLAM



““When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say: When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:

"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are

the fools, but they do not know.“ the fools, but they do not know.“


TASAWWUR ISLAM



“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but when

they are alone with their evil ones (SHAYAATIN – their leaders) they

say: "We are really with you, we (were) only jesting.“


TASAWWUR ISLAM



REFLECTION:These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist their

loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are merely mocking

Islam.

They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty is in fact

with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their ‘Satans’ (SHAYAATIN).

TASAWWUR ISLAM



““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope

in their trespasses (in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will wander like blind ones ) ; so they will wander like blind ones

(to and fro)”(to and fro)”


TASAWWUR ISLAM



““These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their

traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.” traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”


TASAWWUR ISLAM



REFLECTION:Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme, having their

ways infiltrating into the Muslim community and institutions, this is only

because Allah has gave them temporary leeway, to test all of us mankind.

Yet, the reality is that they (MUNAFIQUN) have no true direction in life,

they are astray, groping like the blind.

TASAWWUR ISLAM



“Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT – (Evil Ones):

from light they will lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They

will be companions of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).”



TASAWWUR ISLAM


REFLECTION:Allah tells us that these hypocrites (MUNAFIQUN) and the Unbelievers

(KAFIRUN) are in fact being led by TAGHUT, who is their WALIY (patron,

protector, friend, helper, etc.).

When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a slippery

downward path into further unbelief.

One of the most glaring sign of the MUNAFIQUN is their ‘intimate’ alliance,

and almost sycophantic dependence upon the help and patronage of those

whom Allah had warned us to be vigilant against.

TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM


““O you who believe! O you who believe! Take not Take not for friends and protectors for friends and protectors those those

who take your religion for a mockery or sportwho take your religion for a mockery or sport,― whether among ,― whether among

those who received the Scripture before you, or among those those who received the Scripture before you, or among those

who reject Faith; but (be conscious and) fear you Allah, if you who reject Faith; but (be conscious and) fear you Allah, if you

have Faith (indeed).” have Faith (indeed).”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))

TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM


“Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with you unless

you follow their form of religion.

Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only) Guidance." Were you

to follow their desires, after the knowledge which has reached you,

then would you find neither protector nor Helper against Allah.”


TASAWWUR ISLAM


TASAWWUR ISLAM


““O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your

AULIYA’AULIYA’ (intimate friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they are but (intimate friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they are but

friends and protectors to each other. And friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst youhe amongst you that that

turns to them (for such friendship, patronage) turns to them (for such friendship, patronage) is of themis of them. Verily . Verily

Allah guides not a people unjust.” Allah guides not a people unjust.”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)

TASAWWUR ISLAM


AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –

UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM

“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship

and evil (TAGHUT), and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will

never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”

(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)

‘ ‘WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD وسّل�م وآله عّليه الّله وسّل�م صّل�ى وآله عّليه الّله :: صّل�ى


““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and

grant us the ability to follow it.grant us the ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant

us the ability to reject it.”us the ability to reject it.”


O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have

taught us.taught us.

O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us.


O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others)

and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) .


Not of those who are astray and Not of those who are astray and

who lead people astray.who lead people astray.


O Allah! Guide us all O Allah! Guide us all

with Your Guidance.with Your Guidance.


And make us people who hasten And make us people who hasten

towards what pleases You.towards what pleases You.


And do not let us be protected (by others) except And do not let us be protected (by others) except

only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).


And do not make us to be of those who differ And do not make us to be of those who differ

from Your command and who are disobedient from Your command and who are disobedient

towards You.towards You.


And sufficient is Allah for us, And sufficient is Allah for us,

for He is the Best Protectorfor He is the Best Protector


And there is no power nor strength except And there is no power nor strength except

with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem.


And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our

Leader Muhammad, and upon His household Leader Muhammad, and upon His household

and Companions .and Companions .


And all the Praises belongs to Allah, And all the Praises belongs to Allah,

Lord Sustainer of all the worldLord Sustainer of all the world


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