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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST
COMPASSIONATE,
“A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON
MOST MERCIFUL ISLAM”
IL Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults
R A-’
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IB conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
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BELIEVE IN QADHA’ AND Masjid Kassim

QADR OF ALLAH PART 1
Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for
Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

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

UPDATED MAY 2012
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012) 1

FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, FARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY
MOST
COMPASSIONATE, USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
MOST MERCIFUL LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK
“Beginners’ Manual on Islam”

(The basic message of Islam)

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All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)


• “Allah” : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is
none besides Allah.
• No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.



• “Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : Arabic name meaning “the
Praised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,
the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited
Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no
more prophet sent.


Islam is built upon five
“Tell me about Islam” things:
Bear witness that there is
none deserving of worship
except Allah, and that
Muhammad is His servant
and Messenger.


And to establish Swolah
(the obligatory five daily
worship or specific
devotion).


And to pay the Zakah
(obligatory tax upon the
wealth).


And to make pilgrimage
(Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba
in Makkah) if you are able.


And to observe fasting
daily in the month of
Ramadhan.


.....“Tell me about iiman (Belief) iiman is that
(Faith/Belief)” you:
Solemnly believe in Allah;
His angels;
His Books,
His Messengers;
In the Afterlife;
In the Decree, the good &
bad, all comes from (the
eternal knowledge of)
Allah;


........ “ Tell me about ‘Al- “Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:
Ihsan’- (the Best or ... That you serve (worship)
Righteous conduct or Allah as though you see
Excellence)” Him, but if you do not see
Him, He (Allah) sees you.”


IIMAN ‘AMAL • IHSAN
[Islam]
Belief Submission Best or
Faith Obedience Righteous
Conviction Practice Conduct
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is
mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN
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 submission
to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).


MOST
COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL

THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHEED)


IIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense
perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the
unseen”.

It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means
“safety, peace, security, protection”

It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it
instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,
restlessness etc.


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind
acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or
faith must be with knowledge.


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind
acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Must be with
knowledge.

"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou
hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight
and heart - all of them - will be called to account
for it (on Judgement Day).“
(Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36)


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere
blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.
Must be with knowledge.

Three sources for knowledge:

[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;

[2] Reasoning - ;

[3] True report - ;


(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman is that you:

 Solemnly believe in Allah;
 His angels;
 His Books,
 His Messengers;
 In the Afterlife;
 In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”

(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman is that you:

Solemnly believe in Allah;

His angels;

His Books,

His Messengers;

In the Afterlife;

In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes
from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah
Most Exalted.”

MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL

THE SIXTH ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHEED)


“No calamity befalls save by Allah's leave (permission). And
whosoever believes in Allah, He guides his heart. And Allah is
Knower of all things.

Obey Allah and obey His messenger; but if ye turn away, then the
duty of Our messenger is only to convey (the message) plainly.

Allah! There is no God save Him. In Allah, therefore, let believers
put their trust.”

(Qur’an: Taghabun: 64: 11-13)

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“ Allah! There is no God save Him, the Alive, the Eternal. Neither
slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. Unto Him belongs
whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth.
Who is he that intercedes with Him save by His leave? He
knows that which is in front of them and that which is behind
them, while they encompass nothing of His knowledge save
what He will. His throne includes the heavens and the earth,
and He is never weary of preserving them. He is the Sublime,
the Tremendous.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255)

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Man’s knowledge is only regarding what has happened or is
happening.

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happening.

He cannot claim (on his own) to know the future – as to what
will occur, or what his fate will be.

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happening.


Yet, he knows things do occur according to certain laws of
cause and effect (sunna-tullaah). And that Allah has given him
free-will to participate in determining his destiny.

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happening.


Yet, he knows things do occur according to certain laws of
cause and effect (sunna-tullaah). And that Allah has given him
free-will to participate in determining his destiny.

This free-will is termed, “ikhtiyar”

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What is “ikhtiyar” ?

It is derived from the root word “khayr” meaning

“good” and “akhyar” - “better”

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Therefore the freedom given to man to determine for
themselves their destiny, is only in choosing to do good.
Although he may abuse this privilege and if he chose to
do bad, he is said to have committed “zulm”
(injustice) to himself.

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themselves their destiny, is only in choosing to do good.
Although he may abuse this privilege and if he chose to
do bad, he is said to have committed “zulm” ٌ‫ظُلْم‬
(injustice) to himself.

Thus, man is to be responsible for his choices in his life
as well as face consequences for his neglect and abuse.

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ALTHOUGH MAN’S CHOICE AND ABILITY TO DO
WHATEVER their destiny, is only in choosing to OR
themselves ACTION IS WITH ALLAH’S WILL do
PERMISSION ( MA-SHI-A ),
good. Although he may abuse this privilege and if
YET MAN’S CHOICE TO ABUSE AND COMMIT
he chose to do bad, he is said to have committed
WRONG IS NOT WITH ALLAH’S APPROVAL ( LAM
WRONG IS NOT WITH ALLAH’S APPROVAL ( LAM

“zulm” ٌ‫( ظُلْم‬injustice) to himself.
YARDHA )

PERMISSIONbe responsible for his choices in his life
Thus, man is to DOES NOT EQUAL APPROVAL.

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THUS IN “RATIB AL-HADDAD”, WE RECITE THIS WIRD

In the Name of Allah, Praise be to Allah, Good and evil are by
the Will (i.e. they can happen only by the permission) of
Allah.

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WHETHER:

“SHUKUR ” OR “KUFUR ”

GRATEFUL OR UNGRATEFUL

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“ Verily! We create man from a drop of mingled sperm, in
order to test him; so We gave him (gifts of) hearing,
sight. Verily! We have shown him the Way, whether he be
grateful or ungrateful i.e. disbelieving (rests on his will).”

(Qur’an: Al-Insan:76: 2-3)

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“ Then when (Solomon) saw it (the throne miraculously)
placed firmly before him, he said: "This is by the grace of
my Lord!― to test me whether I am grateful, or
ungrateful! And if any is grateful truly his gratitude is (a
gain) for his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, truly my
Lord is Free of All Needs, Supreme in Honour!"

(Qur’an: Naml: 27: 40)

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“Verily, Allah does not change men’s condition unless they
change their inner selves;”

(Qur’an: Ra’ad : 13:11)

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“This, because Allah would never change the blessings with
which He has graced a people unless they change their inner
selves: and [know] that Allah is all-Hearing, all-Seeing.”

(Qur’an: Al- Anfal : 8:53)

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“For, He (Allah) it is who has made you inherit the earth, and
has raised some of you by degrees above others, so that He
might try you by means of what He has bestowed upon you.
Verily, thy Sustainer is swift in retribution: yet, behold, He is
indeed much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.”
(Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 165)

Can we change our future?

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Before attempting to answer, note that this is an
assumption (guessing) - as though we already know the
outcome of our future.

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Do we, for certain, know our future?

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Do we, for certain, know our future?
How can we change something when we do not even
know with absolute certainty that this thing will occur?

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The correct statement is: “Can we change our

current condition, to ensure a better future in
our destiny?”

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The correct statement is: “Can we change our

current condition, to ensure a better future in
our destiny?”

Of course we can, because Allah SWT has allowed us
(nay, expects us) to continue to change for the better, to
improve.

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Allah will assist the change, but He will not change
your condition unless you begin to change it
(ikhtiyar) in yourself.

“But as for those who strive hard in Our cause -We shall
most certainly guide them onto paths that lead unto Us:
for, behold, Allah is indeed with the doers of good.”
(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69)

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“Do men think that on their [mere] saying, ‘We believe,’
they will be left to themselves, and will not be put to a
test? Yea, indeed, we did test those who lived before
them; and so too, [shall be tested those Muslims who is
now living and] most certainly will He mark out those
who prove themselves true, and most certainly will He
mark out those who are lying.”

(Qur’an: al- Ankabut: 29: 2-3)

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To be a believer in Allah SWT. cannot be by mere claim. It
requires proof through tests, because believers would be
rewarded with honour and exaltation.

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To be a believer in Allah SWT. cannot be by mere claim. It
requires proof through tests, because believers would be
rewarded with honour and exaltation.

To be tested means that man is given the potential to be
capable for both success as well as failure. He must not be
compelled but must have the free-will and choice.

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Justice dictates that with possibility to be rewarded with
honour and exaltation, there is equally the possibility of
dishonour and debasement.

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Man can either choose to believe or to reject; to submit or
to rebel; to be grateful or be ungrateful. Such is the nature
of test or trial.

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Man can either choose to believe or to reject; to submit or
to rebel; to be grateful or be ungrateful. Such is the nature
of test or trial.

Thus there is the promise of Paradise, as there is the
warning of Hell.

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