[Slideshare] fardh'ain(january-2015-batch)#14-(arkaan-ul-islam)-saum-fasting-daily-in-ramadhan-(5-june-2015)

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““ARKAAN AL-ISLAM”ARKAAN AL-ISLAM”
Pillars of Islam (Submission)Pillars of Islam (Submission)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
LESSON #
14
LESSON #
14
DAILY FASTING INDAILY FASTING IN
MONTH OF RAMADHANMONTH OF RAMADHAN

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BY
USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOKLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK
““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
2
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,
FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

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

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

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.

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

Every Friday night @Every Friday night @
8pm – 10pm8pm – 10pm
Wisma Indah, 450Wisma Indah, 450
Changi Road,Changi Road,
#02-00 next to#02-00 next to
Masjid KassimMasjid Kassim
““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ONA BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON
ISLAM”ISLAM”
Topic for Lesson
Topic for Lesson
on 5 June 2015
on 5 June 2015

 In respecting the dominance of the followers, adherents of theIn respecting the dominance of the followers, adherents of the
school ofschool of FiqhFiqh ofof al-Mujtahid-mutlaq al-Imam Muhammad ibn Idrisal-Mujtahid-mutlaq al-Imam Muhammad ibn Idris
ash-Shafi-’ie rhm.aash-Shafi-’ie rhm.a.. here in this region, the practices in thishere in this region, the practices in this
manual / lesson onmanual / lesson on FIQHFIQH matters, shall subscribe and be inmatters, shall subscribe and be in
conformity with this school of Islamic jurisprudence (conformity with this school of Islamic jurisprudence (madzhabmadzhab).).
 Yet, we hold to a healthy respect and tolerance (Yet, we hold to a healthy respect and tolerance (tasamuhtasamuh) towards) towards
otherother madzaahibmadzaahib andand ikhtilaafikhtilaaf (differences of opinion) amongst(differences of opinion) amongst
Islamic scholars.Islamic scholars.
 The dominant schools of Islamic jurisprudence generally acceptedThe dominant schools of Islamic jurisprudence generally accepted
are the,are the, Ja’afari, Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi’eJa’afari, Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi’e andand Hanbali.Hanbali.

””O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it wasO ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was
prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraintprescribed to those before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraint
( having( having TAQWATAQWA – i.e. state of consciousness of Allah).―”– i.e. state of consciousness of Allah).―”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))

““(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill or(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill or
on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) fromon a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) from
days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is adays later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is a
ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that willransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will
give more of his own free-will―it is better for him, and it isgive more of his own free-will―it is better for him, and it is
better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.”better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.”

””Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'anRamadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an
as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance andas a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and
judgment (between right and wrong). So everyone of you whojudgment (between right and wrong). So everyone of you who
is present (at his home) during that month should spent it inis present (at his home) during that month should spent it in
fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribedfasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed
period (should be made up) by days later”period (should be made up) by days later”

 Fasting in Islam is amongst the forms of devotion that provides
Muslim with necessary training in the exercise of self-denial, so that
he may become truly “Muslim” - one who is able to submit himself to
the will of Allah.

 Month of Ramadhan was chosen by Allah for Muslims to
observe the daily fasting – the whole month.
 Exceptions are those who are sick, on a journey, the insane,
infants etc.
 For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other
months – or if unable, then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom
(FID-YAH).

 The rule of fasting begins with intention (The rule of fasting begins with intention (NiyyatNiyyat), to be), to be
formulated on the night before the fast, in a language whichformulated on the night before the fast, in a language which
one understands.one understands.

 Basically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast to beBasically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast to be
observed and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must be for the sake ofobserved and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must be for the sake of
Allah s.w.t. as He commands).Allah s.w.t. as He commands).
 Thus, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is as:Thus, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is as:
““I resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) obligatoryI resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) obligatory
Fasting of Ramadhan this year,Fasting of Ramadhan this year,
because of (or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”because of (or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”

 It is recommended (It is recommended (sunatsunat oror mandubmandub) for Muslims to have a meal) for Muslims to have a meal
before dawn called “before dawn called “SAHURSAHUR”.”.
 The Fast begins from Dawn (The Fast begins from Dawn (Fajr/SubuhFajr/Subuh) until sunset () until sunset (MaghribMaghrib).).
 During this period, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking,During this period, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking,
smoking, sex, or any other acts which can nullify the Fast.smoking, sex, or any other acts which can nullify the Fast.

Has the significant meaning of :
“ abstaining ; abstinent ; he refrains from ;
abstention ; fasting ; “
SwA-WA-MASwA-WA-MA

 Wilfully introducing any object or substance into any openingsWilfully introducing any object or substance into any openings
of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, usingof the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, using
suppository, etc.suppository, etc.
 Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomiting, however, doesVomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomiting, however, does
not nullify the fast.not nullify the fast.
 Emitting semen intentionally.Emitting semen intentionally.

 Engaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the dayEngaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the day** ). This). This
not only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach hasnot only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach has
to expiate it with a penalty called “to expiate it with a penalty called “KaffarahKaffarah”- either :”- either :
[1] free a slave; or[1] free a slave; or
[2] fasting 2 months consecutively; or[2] fasting 2 months consecutively; or
[3] feed 60 indigent (poor & needy) people.[3] feed 60 indigent (poor & needy) people.
* At night throughout till dawn, married couples
are permitted to engage sexually with their
spouses - this rule applies only during their fasting.

 Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or ‘lochia’Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or ‘lochia’
post-natal bleeding (childbirth).post-natal bleeding (childbirth).
 Becoming insane.Becoming insane.
 Losing consciousness throughout the day.Losing consciousness throughout the day.
 Become sick i.e. illness where one is advised by physician, toBecome sick i.e. illness where one is advised by physician, to
avoid possible harm if fasting is to continueavoid possible harm if fasting is to continue..

 Commit apostasy (Commit apostasy (MURTADMURTAD) and then re-enter Islam.) and then re-enter Islam.
NOTE:NOTE:
For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in otherFor every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other
months – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactatingmonths – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactating
etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternativeetc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternative
((FID-YAHFID-YAH).).

NOTE:NOTE:
Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to haveAlthough by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to have
fasted (fasted (UMUMUMUM), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting –), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting –
either:either:
[1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to Allah[1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to Allah
((AL-MUQORROBEENAL-MUQORROBEEN) – “most specific” Fast () – “most specific” Fast (KHUSUS-AL-KHUSUSKHUSUS-AL-KHUSUS))
or, if not then:or, if not then:

NOTE:NOTE:
Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said toAlthough by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to
have fasted (have fasted (umumumum), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of
Fasting – either:Fasting – either:
[2] The “specific” Fast ([2] The “specific” Fast (KHUSUSKHUSUS) – i.e. to ensure while fasting,) – i.e. to ensure while fasting,
every organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everythingevery organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everything
which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden (which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden (HARAMHARAM).).

““Fasting is a shieldFasting is a shield and so (he who fast) should notand so (he who fast) should not utter vulgaritiesutter vulgarities,,
nornor obscenitiesobscenities and if a man swears (and if a man swears (pick a quarrelpick a quarrel) with him, he should) with him, he should
Just say (in response) : “I am Fasting”, (he repeated) twice.”Just say (in response) : “I am Fasting”, (he repeated) twice.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary)Hadith reported by Bukhary)

““Fasting is a shieldFasting is a shield as long as the person (fasting)as long as the person (fasting) does not violate itdoes not violate it.”.”
(Abu Muhammad clarifies that what the Prophet s.a.a.w. meant by(Abu Muhammad clarifies that what the Prophet s.a.a.w. meant by
Violate here is “Violate here is “GhibahGhibah” –” – backbiting othersbackbiting others)”)”
((Hadith reported by DarimiyHadith reported by Darimiy))

““There are people who fast andThere are people who fast and get nothing from theirget nothing from their
fast except hungerfast except hunger, and there are those who pray and, and there are those who pray and
get nothing from their prayer but a sleepless nightget nothing from their prayer but a sleepless night.”.”
((Hadith reported by Ibn MajahHadith reported by Ibn Majah))

”” Allah intends every facility for you He does not want to put youAllah intends every facility for you He does not want to put you
to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period,to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period,
and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance yeand to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye
shall be grateful.”shall be grateful.”

.... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having.... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having TAQWATAQWA
– i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”– i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
God-consciousness or Piety
MUKHLISWEEN
Sincerity
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
Best or righteous conduct
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
Believer
MUSLIMMUSLIM
One who submits
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OFTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA

THE MOST IMPORTANT : –THE MOST IMPORTANT : –
 MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEENMUT-TAQEEN ““
Begin with submission (Begin with submission (ISLAMISLAM););
exuding meaning of being faithful (exuding meaning of being faithful (IIMANIIMAN););
inculcating righteous conduct (inculcating righteous conduct (IIHHSANSAN););
Inculcating sincerityInculcating sincerity ((IIKHKHLASwLASw););

Learn the essentials of striving (Learn the essentials of striving (JIHAADJIHAAD););
patient perseverance (patient perseverance (SwSwOBROBR););
enhancing feeling of gratefulness (enhancing feeling of gratefulness (SHAKURSHAKUR););
Compassion for the poor & needy (Compassion for the poor & needy (RURUHHAMAAMA););

Steadfastness and consistency (Steadfastness and consistency (ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH););
Heightened remembrance of Allah (Heightened remembrance of Allah (DzIK-RULLAHDzIK-RULLAH););
Purge and purify body and Soul (Purge and purify body and Soul (MUTATOH-HIREENMUTATOH-HIREEN););
Learn the meaning of “to return & repentance”Learn the meaning of “to return & repentance”
((INAABAHINAABAH););

Increase interaction with and adherence to Al-Qur’anIncrease interaction with and adherence to Al-Qur’an
((TILAAWAH wa TADABBURTILAAWAH wa TADABBUR););
Increase in night devotions (Increase in night devotions (QIYAAMQIYAAM););
Reasserting and strengthening Islamic unity andReasserting and strengthening Islamic unity and
brotherhoodbrotherhood ((ITTIHAAD wa UITTIHAAD wa UKHKHUWWAHUWWAH););

If you are wearing an
overflowing robe, how
would you walk through
upon a road full of
bushes of thorns ?
# ۱
PARABLE
OF WALKING IN
THORNY
PATHWAY

It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?
2 metres
# ۲
Supposed you
are shown this
lighted path ….
PARABLE
OF
‘ACROPHOBIA’

But now knowing the reality of where
you really are, how would you be walking upon it?
2 metres
# ۲
PARABLE
OF
‘ACROPHOBIA’

TAUFIQTAUFIQ
HIDAAYAHIDAAYA
(astray)(astray)
(success)
(guidance)
PARABLE OF
THE ROAD

(missed completely)
(on target)
HIDAAYAHIDAAYA
(missed completely)
PARABLE
IN
ARCHERY

TAUFIQTAUFIQ
(missed completely)
(‘Bulls-eye’)
(on target)
HIDAAYAHIDAAYA
(missed completely)
PARABLE
IN
ARCHERY

““Every good deed of the son of Adam will be multipliedEvery good deed of the son of Adam will be multiplied
manifold. A good deed will be multiplied ten times up tomanifold. A good deed will be multiplied ten times up to
as many as seven hundred times, or as much as Allahas many as seven hundred times, or as much as Allah
wills. Allah says: ‘Except for fasting, which is for Me and Iwills. Allah says: ‘Except for fasting, which is for Me and I
shall reward for it. He gives up his desire and his food forshall reward for it. He gives up his desire and his food for
My sake.’ The fasting person has two joys, one when heMy sake.’ The fasting person has two joys, one when he
breaks his fast and another when he meets his Lord. Thebreaks his fast and another when he meets his Lord. The
smell that comes from the mouth of a fasting person issmell that comes from the mouth of a fasting person is
better before Allah than the fragrance of musk.”better before Allah than the fragrance of musk.”
((Hadith reported by Ibn MajahHadith reported by Ibn Majah))

““Verily, the month of Ramadan has come to you allVerily, the month of Ramadan has come to you all. It is. It is
a blessed montha blessed month, which Allah has obligated you all to, which Allah has obligated you all to
fast. During this month thefast. During this month the gates of Paradise are openedgates of Paradise are opened,,
thethe gates of Hell are closedgates of Hell are closed and theand the devils are shackleddevils are shackled..
In this month there is a night that is better than oneIn this month there is a night that is better than one
thousand months.thousand months. Whoever is deprived of its good, thenWhoever is deprived of its good, then
he has truly been deprivedhe has truly been deprived.”.”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad from Abu Hurayrah r.aHadith reported by Ahmad from Abu Hurayrah r.a.).)

The Media pandering to the glitters of lighting and the anticipation of Hari Raya?
 Have we forgotten that this one whole month is called “RAMADHAN” ?
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 Surely, the theme for this month is not Hari Raya (EID-UL-FITR) which
is in the next month called “SHAWWAL”
 To some of us, RAMADHAN is indeed memorable because of :
THE FOOD - glorious food.
THE BAZAAR – shopping.
THE FASTING – whether from positive or negative perspectives
BEING WITH THE JAMA’AH IN MOSQUE
THE NIGHT DEVOTION - TARAWIH AND TAHAJJUD
THE QUR’AN – TILAWAH AND TADABBUR
THE LAY-LA-TUL-QADR

 Surely, the theme for this month is not Hari Raya (EID-UL-FITR) which
is in the next month called “SHAWWAL”
 To some of us, RAMADHAN is indeed memorable because of :
THE GENEROSITY of the MUSLIMS -
THE OPPORTUNITIES – whether in business or in religiosity
 What I am concerned from the above is, many of us may tend to view
RAMADHAN, as a seasonal thing; and only reduced to our individual
personal bias, or from our specific interest, or based on our own life
motivations which we may have set in achieving what we deem as
‘SUCCESS’, ‘PROGRESS’, ‘TRENDY’, ‘MAINSTREAM’ etc.

““O you who have believed, (O you who have believed, (LAA – TUQADDIMUULAA – TUQADDIMUU) do not put) do not put
[yourselves] forward before [in the presence of what] Allah and[yourselves] forward before [in the presence of what] Allah and
His Messenger [may have ordained] but [remain conscious ofHis Messenger [may have ordained] but [remain conscious of
and] fear Allah (and] fear Allah (TAQWATAQWA). Indeed, Allah is Hearing and). Indeed, Allah is Hearing and
Knowing.”Knowing.”
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1))

““When peopleWhen people TATRUKUTATRUKU - leave (- leave (set asideset aside) the affairs of their) the affairs of their DEENDEEN
– religion, because of their– religion, because of their concern in improving their worldlyconcern in improving their worldly
mattersmatters, then Allah will open upon them much danger (harm).”, then Allah will open upon them much danger (harm).”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))

 Every RAMADHAN is unique and special, although it comes once a year.
 It is not to be regarded like some season to be engaging in some
seasonal religious observances... Ramadhan after Ramadhan, as though
engaging in a kind of rituals... Without significant effect to our life.
 Something is said to be a ’ritual’ only when it is done repeatedly without
any real understanding of its wisdom or benefits to be derived.
 Example : Do we regard eating our daily meals, or sleeping nightly as
‘rituals’ ? NO … right ?!
 Unfortunately, because there are those who do not seek to understand
the aims, the purpose and objective, the wisdom and significance of what
constitute our ‘IBAADAH, it may remain regarded as ‘rituals’.

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

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
““O MANKIND!O MANKIND! Worship (Worship (A‘-BUDUUA‘-BUDUU-serve) your Lord (Sustainer),-serve) your Lord (Sustainer),
who has created you and those who lived before you,who has created you and those who lived before you, so thatso that
you might remainyou might remain conscious of (and fear) Him (conscious of (and fear) Him (TAQWATAQWA).).
Who has made the earth a resting-place for you and the sky aWho has made the earth a resting-place for you and the sky a
canopy, and has sent down water from the sky and therebycanopy, and has sent down water from the sky and thereby
brought forth fruits for your sustenance: do not, then, claimbrought forth fruits for your sustenance: do not, then, claim
that there is any power that could rival Allah, when you knowthat there is any power that could rival Allah, when you know
[that He is One].”[that He is One].”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21-22Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 21-22))

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
““And (tell them that) I have not created the invisible beingsAnd (tell them that) I have not created the invisible beings
and mankind to any end other than (and mankind to any end other than (LIYA’-BU-DUUNLIYA’-BU-DUUN) that) that
they may (know and) worship (serve) Me.(But withal,) nothey may (know and) worship (serve) Me.(But withal,) no
sustenance do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand thatsustenance do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that
they feed me: for verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of allthey feed me: for verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all
sustenance, the Lord of all Might, the Eternal.”sustenance, the Lord of all Might, the Eternal.”
((Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56-58))
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.

 Our concept of worship, devotion or rather servitude – from the term:Our concept of worship, devotion or rather servitude – from the term:
‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH, is firstly to know and acknowledge the Absolute Oneness of, is firstly to know and acknowledge the Absolute Oneness of
God, Allah -our Creator and Sustainer –God, Allah -our Creator and Sustainer – TAUTAUHHEEDEED..
 And Allah SWT has no need for anything from anyone, whereas all areAnd Allah SWT has no need for anything from anyone, whereas all are
in need of Allah. So the command to serve or to worship in Islam mustin need of Allah. So the command to serve or to worship in Islam must
be understood only as something that benefits ourselves, to fulfill ourbe understood only as something that benefits ourselves, to fulfill our
purpose and attain the success reserved for the obedient.purpose and attain the success reserved for the obedient.
 Our status for existing therefore is as His servant/slave, whoseOur status for existing therefore is as His servant/slave, whose
purpose in life therefore firstly is to submit and obey His Willpurpose in life therefore firstly is to submit and obey His Will
((MUSLIMMUSLIM).).
 Yet, there are many types of Muslims.Yet, there are many types of Muslims.

 Thus there are some Muslims who may be obeying Allah’s command
rather reluctantly, while others are doing it with a sense of gratitude.
 Muslims without the right and sufficient knowledge of the religion,
may simply be observing these commandments ‘ritualistically’ or
seasonally, or blindly imitating practices they regard as mere customs
(ADAT) of their society and perhaps as some ancestral practices.
 While generally most Muslims’ religiosity is such that they yearn to
carry out these obedience willingly and out of a sense of gratitude.
 The difference in Muslims’ perceptions of what RAMADHAN means
too, is due mostly to their having different level of (‘ILM) knowledge of
AD-DEEN of Islam and their IIMAN - faith (conviction) to its TRUTH.

 Actually, to be a MUSLIM is only the beginning – the most basic – level
of fulfilling the command to worship or servitude Allah SWT.
 Every Muslim therefore are required to exert themselves through a
life-long education to become truly a MUSLIM requiring them to
acquire the appropriate FARDHU ’AIN knowledge, according to their
states (and age, career, social status etc.) gradually, and strive to
practice sincerely what they are commanded accordingly.
 It has its priorities and importantly, with ADAB.

 The way or manner for this development throughout the life of a
Muslim to traverse level of spirituality (from lower to higher spiritual
stations) requires them to strive be always with a consciousness
termed as – TAQWA – permeating his every life, place and situation.
 Thus every Muslims needs to be aware of what striving with TAQWA,
and its levels or degrees (or qualitative difference), entails:

““BEHOLD, from on high have We bestowed this [divine writ]BEHOLD, from on high have We bestowed this [divine writ]
on Night of Decree.on Night of Decree.
And what could make thee conceive what it is, that Night ofAnd what could make thee conceive what it is, that Night of
Decree?Decree?
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand monthsThe Night of Decree is better than a thousand months: the: the
angels and Spirit descend in it , bearing divine inspiration byangels and Spirit descend in it , bearing divine inspiration by
their Sustainer's leave; ‘ Peace ! ‘ (making secure from alltheir Sustainer's leave; ‘ Peace ! ‘ (making secure from all
[evil] that may happen), until the rise of dawn. “[evil] that may happen), until the rise of dawn. “
((Qur’an: al-Qadr’: 97: 1-5Qur’an: al-Qadr’: 97: 1-5))

““Whoever stands (in prayer) during the Night of Al-QadrWhoever stands (in prayer) during the Night of Al-Qadr
with faith (with faith (IIMANIIMAN) and expecting reward (from Allah),) and expecting reward (from Allah),
he will be forgiven for his previous sins.”he will be forgiven for his previous sins.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))

““ and to complete the prescribed period, and toand to complete the prescribed period, and to
glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchanceglorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance
ye shall be grateful.” (ye shall be grateful.” (Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185))

 Pay the “Pay the “ZAKAAT-UL-FITRAZAKAAT-UL-FITRA” for yourself and for those whom” for yourself and for those whom
you are responsible for. This is ‘you are responsible for. This is ‘WAJIBWAJIB’ (compulsory), to ensure the’ (compulsory), to ensure the
poor and needy has the means to celebrate, in as much as apoor and needy has the means to celebrate, in as much as a
condition for Allah’s acceptance of our deedscondition for Allah’s acceptance of our deeds ((‘AMAL‘AMAL) throughout) throughout
Ramadhan.Ramadhan.
 Glorification of Allah “Glorification of Allah “TAKBIRTAKBIR” - inculcation of the true meaning of” - inculcation of the true meaning of
celebration which is none other than expression of gratefulnesscelebration which is none other than expression of gratefulness
((SHAKURSHAKUR) to Allah s.w.t.) to Allah s.w.t.

 Bathing in the morning ofBathing in the morning of ‘EID‘EID and partaking of food after Dawn isand partaking of food after Dawn is
recommended. So also to wear beautiful or new clothes beforerecommended. So also to wear beautiful or new clothes before
setting out for a specialsetting out for a special SwOLAT- UL-EID-UL-FITRSwOLAT- UL-EID-UL-FITR prayer in open fieldprayer in open field
or mosques or community halls.or mosques or community halls.
 This prayer (This prayer (SwOLAT- UL-EID-UL-FITRISwOLAT- UL-EID-UL-FITRI): 2): 2 raka’at, sunnatraka’at, sunnat
(recommended), in congregation (following an Imam); followed by a(recommended), in congregation (following an Imam); followed by a
sermon by thesermon by the IMAMIMAM//KHATIBKHATIB..

““Whoever enliven (make alive with devotion andWhoever enliven (make alive with devotion and
worship) on the night ofworship) on the night of Eid-ul-FitriEid-ul-Fitri andand Eid-ul-AdhaEid-ul-Adha,,
his heart will not die on the day when hearts die.”his heart will not die on the day when hearts die.”
((Hadith reported by Tirmidhi andDaraqutniHadith reported by Tirmidhi andDaraqutni))
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..

““(Allah wants you) … ((Allah wants you) … (TUKAB-BIRULLAHTUKAB-BIRULLAH) to) to
glorify Him in that He has guided you (glorify Him in that He has guided you (MAAMAA
HADAA-KUMHADAA-KUM) and perchance ye shall be grateful) and perchance ye shall be grateful
((TASH-KURUNTASH-KURUN).).““
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:185))
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..

 Seeking renewal due to a strengthened Faith, by also reconcilingSeeking renewal due to a strengthened Faith, by also reconciling
and strengthening bonds of relationship with all. To uphold theand strengthening bonds of relationship with all. To uphold the
lesson on self-restraint and God-consciousness (lesson on self-restraint and God-consciousness (TAQWATAQWA).).

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ISLAM”ISLAM”
Every Friday night @Every Friday night @
8pm – 10pm8pm – 10pm
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Changi Road,Changi Road,
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