[Slideshare] akhlaq-batch#5-(aug-2016-intake) -lesson # 9 - al-quran-and the night devotions -(23-november-2016)

““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDYINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY
OF ‘OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQILM -AL-AKHLAQ ””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the
most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF
‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially forUsing text & curriculum he has developed especially for
Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
UPDATED ON 23 NOVEMBER 2016All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)
Batch #5 – August 2016
LESSON # 9 –LESSON # 9 –
“ AL-QUR’AN
AND THE NIGHT DEVOTIONS ”
“GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN”

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

From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:
““WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield;to safeguard; shelter; shield;
take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””
Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allahto have regard or being conscious of Allah
such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselvessuch that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves
and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath andand our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and
punishmentpunishment..””
TAQWATAQWA

In summary,In summary, TAQWATAQWA is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t.is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t.
with:with:
[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS
[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING
[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE
[4] AWE[4] AWE
[5] HOPE[5] HOPE
[6] SHAME[6] SHAME

MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OFTOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 aFROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a

““AND SOAND SO, set thy face steadfastly, set thy face steadfastly towards the [one ever-true] faith,towards the [one ever-true] faith,
turning away from all that is falseturning away from all that is false, in accordance with the natural, in accordance with the natural
disposition (disposition (FITRAHFITRAH) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,]) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] not tonot to
allow any change to corruptallow any change to corrupt what Allah has thus createdwhat Allah has thus created this is thethis is the
[purpose of the one] ever-true faith[purpose of the one] ever-true faith; but most people know it not.”; but most people know it not.”
((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))

““But unto him who shall haveBut unto him who shall have stood in fear of his Sustainer'sstood in fear of his Sustainer's
Presence,Presence, andand held backheld back his inner self (his inner self (NAFSNAFS) from base desires) from base desires
((HAWAHAWA), paradise will truly be the goal!”), paradise will truly be the goal!”
((Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41))

““And so those who wereAnd so those who were given knowledgegiven knowledge maymay knowknow that it isthat it is
the truth from your Lord and [therefore]the truth from your Lord and [therefore] believebelieve in it, and theirin it, and their
hearts (hearts (QULUBUHUMQULUBUHUM)) humbly submithumbly submit to it. And indeed is Allahto it. And indeed is Allah
the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54))

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –

PREVIOUS LESSON

““O you who have attained to faith!O you who have attained to faith! Respond to theRespond to the
call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he callscall of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls
you unto that which will give you lifeyou unto that which will give you life; and know that; and know that
Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of]Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of]
his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24))
PREVIOUS LESSON

““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “
((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)
““Do not regard your duty inDo not regard your duty in ‘ibadat‘ibadat as mere rituals,as mere rituals,
For they are for your education and developmentFor they are for your education and development
to become truly a Muslim”to become truly a Muslim”
PREVIOUS LESSON

““O YOU who have attained to faith!O YOU who have attained to faith! What is amiss withWhat is amiss with
you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth andyou that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and
strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth?strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth?
Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of]Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of]
thisthis worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life toworldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to
come?come? But the enjoyment of life in this world is but aBut the enjoyment of life in this world is but a
paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38))
PREVIOUS LESSON

““ When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person)When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person)
the worldly things which he loves, although he is uponthe worldly things which he loves, although he is upon
disobedience (towards Allah), verily that isdisobedience (towards Allah), verily that is ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ (which only(which only
cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).”cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
PREVIOUS LESSON

“Every soul is bound to taste death (MAWT) : but only on
the Day of Resurrection (YAUM-AL-QIYAA-MAH) will you
be requited in full [for whatever you have done] -
whereupon he that shall be drawn away from the fire
(AN-NAAR) and brought into paradise (AL-JANNAH) will
indeed have gained a triumph (FAAZ): for the life of this
world (HAYAA-TID-DUNYA) is nothing but an enjoyment
of self-delusion (GHURUR).”
(Qur’an: ‘Aali ‘Imran: 4: 185)
PREVIOUS LESSON

“O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that will
save you from a painful punishment? [It is that] you (TU’-MINUU)
believe in Allah and His Messenger and (TU-JAA-HIDUU) strive in the
cause of Allah (SABEELILLAAH) with your wealth (AMWAA-LIKUM) and
your lives (ANFUSIKUM). That is best for you, if you should know. He
will forgive for you your sins and admit you to gardens beneath which
rivers flow and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence.
That is the great attainment (FAUZUL-’AZEEM).”
(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-12)
PREVIOUS LESSON

““Be not deceivedBe not deceived by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelieversby the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers
throughout the land:throughout the land: [It is but] a small enjoyment[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final]; then their [final]
refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197))
PREVIOUS LESSON

“On the other hand, for those who (are conscious and) fear their Lord,
are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath: therein are they to dwell (for
ever) a gift,― from the presence of Allah; and that which is in the
presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198))
PREVIOUS LESSON

““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “
((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)
““Do not regard your duty inDo not regard your duty in ‘ibadat‘ibadat as mere rituals,as mere rituals,
For they are for your education and developmentFor they are for your education and development
to become truly a Muslim –to become truly a Muslim – to attain the True Successto attain the True Success””
PREVIOUS LESSON

PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 b –PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 b –

SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’
GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““O you who have attained to faith! (O you who have attained to faith! (UD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FAUD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FA))
Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan'sSurrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's
footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))
PREVIOUS LESSON

Esteem,
Love / sense of belonging
Safety,
Physiological,
RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETYRIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))
HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM,HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))
SENSE OF BELONGINGSENSE OF BELONGING ((Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))
SECURITY,SECURITY, ((Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))
BASIC NEEDSBASIC NEEDS ((Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER
PREVIOUS LESSON

Esteem,
Love / belonging
Safety,
Physiological,
SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))
SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))
BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER
““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”
Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs
PREVIOUS LESSON

Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
Thoroughly shedding every base,
egoistic, animalistic, devilish,
materialistic tendencies &
desires, for higher angelic
spiritual traits – termed ‘selfless
Godliness’ - “RobbaaniyIn”
modelled after Prophet
Muhammad’s noble traits or
disposition (Akhlaq).
PREVIOUS LESSON

Esteem,
Love / belonging
Safety,
Physiological,
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
PREVIOUS LESSON

Esteem,
Love / belonging
Safety,
Physiological,
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”
““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”
PREVIOUS LESSON
Further ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w
with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain

Esteem,
Love / belonging
Safety,
Physiological,
Human perfection
ISLAM BEGINS WITH
““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”
““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”

"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)
for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)
PREVIOUS LESSON
Further ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w
with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain

““Work for your worldly needs, as though you areWork for your worldly needs, as though you are goinggoing
to live foreverto live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your, and strive (also to prepare) for your
Hereafter, as though you areHereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrowgoing to die tomorrow.”.”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))
PREVIOUS LESSON

PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 c –PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 c –

PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 d –PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 d –
PREVIOUS LESSON

““Love for the world (affection and attachment toLove for the world (affection and attachment to
material possession) is the head (root) of everymaterial possession) is the head (root) of every
sins (wrong-doings, mistakes, errors etc.)”sins (wrong-doings, mistakes, errors etc.)”

FUQARA’FUQARA’ MASAAKINMASAAKIN ‘‘AAMILEENAAMILEEN MU-ALLAFMU-ALLAF
RI-QAABRI-QAAB
GHAA-RIMEENGHAA-RIMEEN FEE-SABI-LILLAAHFEE-SABI-LILLAAH
IBNUS-SABEELIBNUS-SABEEL
PARENTS – SPOUSE - FAMILY – DEPENDENCEPARENTS – SPOUSE - FAMILY – DEPENDENCE
ORPHANSORPHANS
ALL OTHER FELLOW HUMAN IN NEEDALL OTHER FELLOW HUMAN IN NEED
OTHER LIVING BEINGSOTHER LIVING BEINGS
INFAAQ
ZAKAH
SADOQA
MOSQUE - MADRASAHMOSQUE - MADRASAH
NEIGHBOURSNEIGHBOURS
ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT
ALLOCATION OF EXPENDITURE SPENT IN ALLAH’S WAY

STRENGTHENINGSTRENGTHENING
BOND OF KINSHIPBOND OF KINSHIP
WEALTH AND
BENEFITTING
OTHERS
WELFARE OF OTHERS
IN COMMUNITY
GENEROSITY
WITHOUT INJURY
NEITHER SPENDTHRIFT
NOR MISERLY
DISPOSITION OR PRINCIPLES NURTURED BY TEACHING IN ZAKAH
PREVIOUS LESSON

PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 e –PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 e –

””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 youprescribed to those before you that ye may (learn) self-that ye may (learn) self-
restraintrestraint (with(with TAQWATAQWA – consciousness and reverential– consciousness and reverential
fear of transgression).―”fear of transgression).―”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))

““Fulfil the personal religious obligations (Fulfil the personal religious obligations (FARDHFARDH’) that has’) that has
been fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you tobeen fixed by Allah (upon Muslims), and this will make you to
become a person ofbecome a person of TAQWATAQWA (righteous and God-fearing).”(righteous and God-fearing).”
((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))

MUSLIMMUSLIM
MU’MEENMU’MEEN
MUMUHHSEENSEEN
MUKHLISWEEN
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OFTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA
Believer
Submission
Best or righteous conduct
Sincerity
God-consciousness or Piety
MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN
TO BE A MUSLIM WHO IS A MU’MEEN
WHO HAS IHSAN AND IKHLASW
IS STILL IS NOT THE HIGHEST LEVEL

STRENGTHENING OF FAITH (IIMAN)STRENGTHENING OF FAITH (IIMAN)
AND DETERMINATION (’AZAM) TOAND DETERMINATION (’AZAM) TO
STRIVE (MUJAHADAH) WITH TAQWASTRIVE (MUJAHADAH) WITH TAQWA
DISPOSITION NURTURED BY PRACTICALLY
‘TASTING’ OF THE DEVOTIONS IN RAMADHAN
APPRECIATIVE OF VALUE REGARDINGAPPRECIATIVE OF VALUE REGARDING
MEANS OF SEEKING (QURB) NEARNESSMEANS OF SEEKING (QURB) NEARNESS
TO ALLAHTO ALLAH
VALUE THE VIRTUES LEARNTVALUE THE VIRTUES LEARNT
SWOBR’; TAUBAH; SHUKR’; REDHA; RAHMAH;
GENEROSITY; FORGIVNESS, RECONCILIATION;
SELF-REFORMATION; THRIFT; HONOUR;
DU’A; TILAWAH AL-QUR’AN; TAHAJJUD;
SWOLAH JAMA’AH; UKHUWWAH; SWADOQAH,
NAWAFIL FASTING;

PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 f –PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 f –

“In it are signs manifest; (for example), the Station of Abraham;
whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty
men owe to Allah―those who can afford the journey; but if any
deny faith; Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures.”
(Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 97)

““ If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there beIf anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be no obscenityno obscenity nornor
wickednesswickedness nornor wrangling in the Hajjwrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good ye do (be. And whatever good ye do (be
sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey,sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey,
butbut the best of provisionsthe best of provisions is right conduct (is right conduct (TAQWATAQWA). So be conscious). So be conscious
of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!”of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!”
((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197))

““The head of the matter isThe head of the matter is Al-IslamAl-Islam; its pillar is the; its pillar is the
(obligatory) prayer i.e.(obligatory) prayer i.e. SwolahSwolah; and its highest pinnacle is; and its highest pinnacle is
JihadJihad (striving with utmost) in the way of Allah.”(striving with utmost) in the way of Allah.”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice
LESSONS FROM THE ‘HAJJ’

TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 9TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 9

””Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (ProphetYe have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet
Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) forMuhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for
anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and whoanyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who
engages much in the praise of Allah. “engages much in the praise of Allah. “
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21))

””And thou (O Muhammad, standest) on anAnd thou (O Muhammad, standest) on an
exalted standard of character (disposition).”exalted standard of character (disposition).”
((Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68:Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68: 4)4)

(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s
s.a.a.w. disposition (s.a.a.w. disposition (AKHLAQAKHLAQ) she replied:) she replied:
““(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.
((Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and MuslimHadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)

As students who have understood that development of a nobleAs students who have understood that development of a noble
disposition (disposition (AKHLAA-QUL-KAREEMAHAKHLAA-QUL-KAREEMAH) requires effort at self) requires effort at self
purification, we are to seek Guidance from the Qur’an and to emulatepurification, we are to seek Guidance from the Qur’an and to emulate
the Path taken by the Prophet s.a.w. and the “the Path taken by the Prophet s.a.w. and the “SALAFUS-SWOLIHEENSALAFUS-SWOLIHEEN””
(the early righteous pioneer).(the early righteous pioneer).
They were the ones whom Allah referred to as “They were the ones whom Allah referred to as “KHAY-RA-UMMAHKHAY-RA-UMMAH””
the best of people whom our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w . trained andthe best of people whom our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w . trained and
developed.developed.

We always ask Allah s.w.t. to show us the path of those whom HeWe always ask Allah s.w.t. to show us the path of those whom He
has showered Blessings and favours, when we recite thehas showered Blessings and favours, when we recite the FATIHAHFATIHAH inin
our prayers.our prayers.
This respond to this supplication is already in the Holy Qur’an.This respond to this supplication is already in the Holy Qur’an.
What is left for us to do is to strive to follow them.What is left for us to do is to strive to follow them.

““BE CONSTANT in [thy] prayerBE CONSTANT in [thy] prayer from the time when the sunfrom the time when the sun
has passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and [be everhas passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and [be ever
mindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold, the recitationmindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold, the recitation
[of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed [by all that is holy].”[of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed [by all that is holy].”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 78Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 78))

“And rise from thy sleep and pray during part of the night
[as well], as a free offering from thee, and thy Sustainer
may well raise thee to a glorious station [in the life to
come].”
(Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 79)

““And say [in thy prayer]: "O my Sustainer! Cause me toAnd say [in thy prayer]: "O my Sustainer! Cause me to enterenter
[upon whatever I may do] in a[upon whatever I may do] in a manner true and sinceremanner true and sincere, and, and
cause me tocause me to leaveleave [it] in a[it] in a manner true and sinceremanner true and sincere, and grant, and grant
me, out of Thy grace,me, out of Thy grace, sustaining strengthsustaining strength!”!”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80))

““Nay, but [Allah is aware of] those who (‘Nay, but [Allah is aware of] those who (‘AHDAHD) keep their) keep their
bond with Him, and are conscious of Him (bond with Him, and are conscious of Him (TAQWATAQWA): and,): and,
verily,verily, Allah lovesAllah loves those who are conscious of Him (those who are conscious of Him (MUT-MUT-
TAQEENTAQEEN)“)“
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 76Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 76))

““Whoever wants to be loved by Allah and His MessengerWhoever wants to be loved by Allah and His Messenger, let him, let him
bebe truthful (honest) in speechtruthful (honest) in speech, and, and fulfill every trustfulfill every trust (has been(has been
entrusted) and whoentrusted) and who do not cause any disturbancedo not cause any disturbance to his neighbour.”to his neighbour.”
((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))

““Verily, Allah Most Exalted says: ‘Whoever becomesVerily, Allah Most Exalted says: ‘Whoever becomes
enemy towards myenemy towards my WALIYYWALIYY (friends – saintly servants), I(friends – saintly servants), I
shall permit war to be waged against them. And when myshall permit war to be waged against them. And when my
servant seek to draw nearness to Meservant seek to draw nearness to Me - there is nothing- there is nothing
more beloved to me than by their fulfilling those thingsmore beloved to me than by their fulfilling those things
that are obligatorythat are obligatory ((FARDHUFARDHU) to them. And when they) to them. And when they
continue to seek nearness by increase in superagatorycontinue to seek nearness by increase in superagatory
acts (acts (NAWAFILNAWAFIL) until I will begin) until I will begin to love himto love him …. ”…. ”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

“…“….. and.. and when I love himwhen I love him, I shall be His ears when he, I shall be His ears when he
listens, and I shall be his eyes when he sees, and I shalllistens, and I shall be his eyes when he sees, and I shall
be his hands when he fetches (or does things), and Ibe his hands when he fetches (or does things), and I
shall be his feet when he walks. When he asksshall be his feet when he walks. When he asks
(requests) for anything I shall grant it, and when he(requests) for anything I shall grant it, and when he
seeks refuge, I shall protect him.”seeks refuge, I shall protect him.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

I (Masruq r.a.) asked `Aisha r.a. "What deed was the most beloved to
the Prophet?" She said, "The regular constant one (DAA-IM)." I said,
"At what time did he use to get up at night (for the TAHAJJUD -night
prayer)?' She said, "He s.a.a.w.s.a.a.w. used to get up on hearing (the
crowing of) the cock (the last third of the night).”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

“Our Lord, the Blessed and Exalted, descends when one third
of the night remains, every night and He says: ‘Who will ask
of Me, that I may give him? Who will call upon Me, that I
may answer him? Who will ask My forgiveness, that I may
forgive him?’ until dawn comes.”
(Hadith reported by Ibn Majah)

““THUS, step by step, We bestow from on high throughTHUS, step by step, We bestow from on high through
this Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit]this Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit]
and is a grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us],and is a grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us],
the while it only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [itthe while it only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [it
often happens that] when We bestow Our blessingsoften happens that] when We bestow Our blessings
upon man, he turns away and arrogantly keeps aloofupon man, he turns away and arrogantly keeps aloof
[from any thought of Us]; and when evil fortune touches[from any thought of Us]; and when evil fortune touches
him, he abandons all hope.”him, he abandons all hope.”
((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83))

Indeed, those who recite the Book of Allah and establish
prayer and spend [in His cause] out of what We have provided
them, secretly and publicly, [can] expect a profit that will
never perish –”
(Qur’an: Fatir: 39: 29)

““Whenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) withWhenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) with
His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”
((Hadith reported by Dailamy and BaihaqyHadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy))

"Whoever recites a letter from the Book of"Whoever recites a letter from the Book of
Allah, he will be credited with a good deed,Allah, he will be credited with a good deed,
and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I doand a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do
not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, butnot say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but
Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is aAlif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a
letter.“letter.“
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

““Verily, by this Book (al-Qur’an) Allah elevates (the ranks of) a peopleVerily, by this Book (al-Qur’an) Allah elevates (the ranks of) a people
(honouring them) and (by it too He) lowers (the ranks of) others”(honouring them) and (by it too He) lowers (the ranks of) others”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))

The Prophet said: “Is any one of you incapable of reciting a third
of the Qur'an in a night? They (the Companions) asked: ‘How
could one recite a third of the Qur'an (in a night)?’ Upon this he
(the Holy Prophet) said: "'Say: He is Allah, One' (Qur'an: Surah
112) is equivalent to a third of the Qur'an.“
(Hadith reported by Muslim)

““THIS, verily, is a reminder (THIS, verily, is a reminder (TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH): let him who wills, then): let him who wills, then
set out on a way to his Sustainer (set out on a way to his Sustainer (ILA ROBBI-SABEELAILA ROBBI-SABEELA)!)!
BEHOLD, [O Prophet,] thy Sustainer knows that thou keepestBEHOLD, [O Prophet,] thy Sustainer knows that thou keepest
awake [in prayer] nearly two-thirds of the night, or one-half ofawake [in prayer] nearly two-thirds of the night, or one-half of
it, or a third of it, together with some of those who follow thee.”it, or a third of it, together with some of those who follow thee.”
((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 19-20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 19-20))

““And Allah who determines the measure ofAnd Allah who determines the measure of
night and day, is aware that you would never benight and day, is aware that you would never be
able to do it (all): and therefore He turnsable to do it (all): and therefore He turns
towards you in His grace (forgiveness)…”towards you in His grace (forgiveness)…”
((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20))

“… Recite, then, as much of the Qur’an as you may do with
ease. He knows that in time there will be among you sick
people, and others who will go about the land in search of
Allah's bounty, and others who will fight in Allah’s cause.”
(Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20)

““Recite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do withRecite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with
easeease, and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity,, and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity,
and [thus] lend unto Allah a goodly loan: forand [thus] lend unto Allah a goodly loan: for
whatever good deed you may offer up in your ownwhatever good deed you may offer up in your own
behalf, you shall truly find it with Allah - yea, better,behalf, you shall truly find it with Allah - yea, better,
and richer in reward. And [always] seek Allah'sand richer in reward. And [always] seek Allah's
forgiveness: behold, Allah is much-forgiving, aforgiveness: behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a
dispenser of grace!”dispenser of grace!”
((Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20))

““O MANKIND! There has now come unto you anO MANKIND! There has now come unto you an
admonition (admonition (MAU-’IZAHMAU-’IZAH) from your Sustainer, and a) from your Sustainer, and a
((SHIFA’SHIFA’) cure for all [the ill] that may be in men's) cure for all [the ill] that may be in men's
hearts, and (hearts, and (HUDAHUDA) guidance and () guidance and (RAHMAHRAHMAH) grace) grace
unto all who believe [in Him].unto all who believe [in Him].
Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this,Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this,
then, let them rejoice:then, let them rejoice: it is better than all [the worldlyit is better than all [the worldly
wealth] that they may amass!wealth] that they may amass!””
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 57-58Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 57-58))

““And unto thee [O Prophet] have We vouchsafed thisAnd unto thee [O Prophet] have We vouchsafed this
divine writ, setting forth the truth,divine writ, setting forth the truth, confirming theconfirming the
truth of whatever there still remains of earliertruth of whatever there still remains of earlier
revelations and determining what is true thereinrevelations and determining what is true therein.”.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))

““Judge, then, between the followers of earlier revelation inJudge, then, between the followers of earlier revelation in
accordance with what Allah has bestowed from on high, andaccordance with what Allah has bestowed from on high, and
do not follow their errant viewsdo not follow their errant views, forsaking the truth that has, forsaking the truth that has
come unto thee. Unto every one of you have We appointed acome unto thee. Unto every one of you have We appointed a
[different] law and way of life.”[different] law and way of life.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))

““And if Allah had so willed, He could surely have made you all oneAnd if Allah had so willed, He could surely have made you all one
single community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you bysingle community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by
means of what He has vouchsafed unto, you.means of what He has vouchsafed unto, you. Vie, then, with oneVie, then, with one
another in doing good works!another in doing good works! Unto Allah you all must return; and thenUnto Allah you all must return; and then
He will make you truly understand all that on which you were wont toHe will make you truly understand all that on which you were wont to
differ.”differ.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

The Qur’an is one of the most precious gifts from Allah to us andThe Qur’an is one of the most precious gifts from Allah to us and
is easily available. Yet, its true benefits evades us. The attitude ofis easily available. Yet, its true benefits evades us. The attitude of
““gratefulnessgratefulness ” mentioned in earlier lessons must be developed and” mentioned in earlier lessons must be developed and
applied by us regarding the Qur’an.applied by us regarding the Qur’an.
If we realise that our spiritual health is in need of healing, thenIf we realise that our spiritual health is in need of healing, then
look not elsewhere, but reflect upon and heed the message in thelook not elsewhere, but reflect upon and heed the message in the
Qur’an.Qur’an.

““Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an. In a Register well-Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an. In a Register well-
protected;protected; None touch it except the purifiedNone touch it except the purified. [It is] a. [It is] a
revelation from the Lord of the worlds.”revelation from the Lord of the worlds.”
((Qur’an: Waqi-’ah: 56: 77-80Qur’an: Waqi-’ah: 56: 77-80))

This Qur’an being “ Kitaa-bullah ” (the book of Allah), must be
approached unlike any other book.
It is sad that we Muslims sometimes do not even know that there
are ADAB concerning how we are to approach the Qur’an. Thus the lack
of these adab only obstruct us from its benefits.
We are to be aware of the value of the Qur’an.

Condition of the recite:
purity, politeness and quietness, facing the Qiblah
Amount to be recited – not forgetting to ensure understanding
what is being recited. Although you may not know Arabic, today
there are translations available (admittedly translation may not be
perfect, yet it can give some understanding of the meaning of the
Qur’an).
Recite it in slow and distinct manner (tartil) - middle tone-
Tajwid, makhraj, qalqalah, etc - beautify it melodiously.

To weep while reading the Quran
Fulfil the right (Haqq) of the verses recited :
eg. Sajda (prostration), du’a (supplication), ta’awuz (seeking
protection of Allah), appropriate responses, etc..
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Etiquette with the Quran
Al-Tibyan fi Adab Hamalat al-Qur'an.
By Imam al-Nawawi

““So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge inSo when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in
Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].”Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].”
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 98Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 98))

““Indeed, there is for him (satan) no authority over (Indeed, there is for him (satan) no authority over (MU’-MINEENMU’-MINEEN))
those who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting their trustthose who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting their trust
in their Lord (in their Lord (MUTAWAK-KILEENMUTAWAK-KILEEN).).
His (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an ally andHis (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an ally and
those who through him associate others with Allah (those who through him associate others with Allah (MUSH-RIKEENMUSH-RIKEEN).”).”
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 99-100Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 99-100))

Begin with:
““ A-’UU-DZU – BIL-LAA - HIS – SAMEE- ‘IL- ‘A - LEEM,A-’UU-DZU – BIL-LAA - HIS – SAMEE- ‘IL- ‘A - LEEM,
MINASH – SHAY- TWAA - NIR – RO- JEEMMINASH – SHAY- TWAA - NIR – RO- JEEM
I seek refuge with Allah Who hears and knows all,
from the accursed Satan.
Ending with:
““ SWASWA – DA - QOL - LAA- HUL – ‘A-ZEEM”– DA - QOL - LAA- HUL – ‘A-ZEEM”
Allah the Most Esteemed has spoken the TruthAllah the Most Esteemed has spoken the Truth

ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N
WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –
WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH
““O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the QuranO Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran
and make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light,and make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light,
a Guide, and a Mercy. O Allah! “a Guide, and a Mercy. O Allah! “

ALLAA-HUM-MA –ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZDZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAAAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA
NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEENA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE
MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TUMIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU
““Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach meRemind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me
those (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”those (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”

WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU
AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW
TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR
““Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours ofGrant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of
the night and different parts of the day,”the night and different parts of the day,”

WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN
YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N
“And make it as argument point in my favour,
O Lord of all the worlds.”

“The best amongst you is one who learns the Qur’an
and who teaches it”

“Those who are proficient in reciting the Qur’an will be
amongst the ranks noble of angels in servitude;
And as for those still struggling (to learn) with difficulty reciting
will receive double (the reward).”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim)

““Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an,Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an,
or are there locks upon [their] hearts?”or are there locks upon [their] hearts?”
((Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 24Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 24))
Some merely regard the mere verbalising from the Qur’an as
enough but does not go further into making efforts to understanding
the message and implementing it. Allah admonishes us:

“Whosoever speaks (elaborates) upon the Qur’an
without knowledge, let him prepare to be placed in Hell”

“Whosoever speaks (interprets) from the book of Allah
relying only upon his thoughts (own personal opinion),
and even if (the interpretation is) correct,
he has committed a wrong”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad)

““Indeed,Indeed, those who reverted back [to disbelief]those who reverted back [to disbelief]
after guidance had become clear to themafter guidance had become clear to them - Satan- Satan
enticed them and prolonged hope for them.”enticed them and prolonged hope for them.”

““That is because they said toThat is because they said to those who dislikedthose who disliked whatwhat
Allah sent down, "Allah sent down, "We will obey you in part of theWe will obey you in part of the
mattermatter." And Allah knows what they conceal.”." And Allah knows what they conceal.”

““Then how [will it be] when the angels take them in death,
striking their faces and their backs? That is because they
followed what angered Allah and disliked [what earns] His
pleasure, so He rendered worthless their deeds.””

““Or do those in whose hearts is disease think that Allah would
never expose their [feelings of] hatred?””

“So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay
attention that you may receive mercy.”
(Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 204)

““AndAnd remember your Lordremember your Lord within yourself in humility and inwithin yourself in humility and in
fear, without being apparent in speech - in thefear, without being apparent in speech - in the mornings andmornings and
the evenings.the evenings. And do not be among the heedless.”And do not be among the heedless.”
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205))

““Indeed,Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not preventedthose who are near your Lord are not prevented
by arrogance from His worshipby arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to, and they exalt Him, and to
Him they prostrate.”Him they prostrate.”
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205))

AND ALLAH KNOWS THE BEST
TO BE CONTINUED ... INSHA-ALLAH

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