[Slideshare] ramadhan tadzkirah-miracle of revelation (4-aug-2012)

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

“and neither does he (Muhammad) speak out of his own desire :
that [which he conveys to you] is but [a divine] inspiration
with which he is being inspired – “

By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
4 August 2012 (5.30pm) @ Galaxy Changi Road, for
Muslim Converts’ Assocn. Of Singapore (MCAS)
(Darul Arqam Singapore)
TADZKIRAH : RAMADHAN REFLECTION (2012).

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

 I am very much aware that I am primarily addressing Muslim
audience, who are fasting in this blessed month of Ramadhan.
We are here to seek further bestowals from Allah SWT, especially
to benefit from knowledge which we may have already possess, as
well as to gain further beneficial knowledge from Allah SWT.

ROB-BANAA- AN-FA’-NAA -BI-MAA- ‘AL-LAM-TA-NAA

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



ROB-BI –’AL-LIM- NAL- LA-DzEE- YAN-FA- ‘U-NA

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


 Indeed, before we can derive further benefit and bestowals, we
must first recognize and be thankfully appreciative of every favors
given to us by Allah SWT. For, we are not merely to be servants of
Allah as Muslims (who submit and obey), but most importantly as
“GRATEFUL servants of Allah” -


And they will say: "All praise is due to Allah, who
has guided us unto this; for we would certainly not
have found the right path unless Allah had guided
us! Indeed, our Sustainer's Messengers have told
us the truth!“
(Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43)

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)

 “Praise belongs to Allah who guided us to His praise, and placed us
among the people of praise, that we might be among the thankful
for His beneficence, and that He might recompense us for that with
the recompense of the good-doers! “

 “ And praise belongs to Allah who showed favour to us through His
religion, singled us out for His creed, and directed us onto the
roads of His beneficence, in order that through His kindness we
might travel upon them to His good pleasure, a praise which He
will accept from us and through which He will be pleased with us! “


 “And praise belongs to Allah who appointed among those roads
His month (SHAHRAHU),
 the month of Ramadan (SHAHR-AR-RAMADHAN),
 the month of fasting (SHAHR-AS-SIYAM)
 the month of submission (SHAHR-AL-ISLAM), … “
 “ … the month of purity (SHAHRAT-TOHUR)
 the month of putting to test (SHAHR-AL-TAM-HEESw)
 the month of standing in prayer (SHAR-AL-QIYAAM)
 (month) in which the Qur'an was sent down as guidance to the
people, and as clear signs of the Guidance and the Separator! “


“Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the
Qur'an…”

SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 185


“(Al-Qur'an) as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs, explanation)
for guidance and judgment ( criterion, between right and
wrong)…”
SURAH AL-BAQARAH: 2 : 185


 Muslim’s are aware of the importance in remembering historical
events in the SEERAH (Life of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.)
and commemorate these events as expression of gratitude as well
as to reflect upon the many important lessons to be learnt from
them.
 Amongst the most significant, as indicated in the verse, was that
this RAMADHAN was the month in which the Quran was sent
down; the first time Muhammad s.a.a.w. had a direct encounter
with Divine revelation, which transformed him to begin his life as
the last of the prophets sent by Allah SWT for mankind.

 The topic that I was originally given to speak on was (publicized) as:
“The Miracle of the Last Revelation”
 Presumably, since we would be commemorating the night of the
revelation of the Qur’an - “NUZUL AL-QUR’AN”, this theme seems
relevant and apt.

 And most lectures in mosques, or gatherings like this, would
inevitably focus upon the significance of this event or highlighting
certain fascinating aspects of the event and teachings from the
Qur’an.
 There are so much to speak about regarding the Qur’an. The
dilemma and challenge is to choose the most appropriate theme.


 Although many know the Prophetic command “ convey from me
even if it be one Aayat (sign or verse) ”, yet, this should depend upon
whom the audience are, their level and state (HAAL), and what do
we wish to educate them on and why we think the chosen topic is
(needed) necessary.

 Though one may have much knowledge, in sharing knowledge and in
educating, we are to follow the Prophetic wisdom:
“ we are to speak to people in accordance with their intellectual level .”

 Traditional teachers (Islamic scholars) from whom I was tutored,
always teach only what is needed, not necessarily what is wanted.


 When I reflected upon the given topic: “ The Miracle of the Last
Revelation” , I had several concerns.
 Allow me to explain:

[1] In my opinion, the English word “Miracle” is problematic because we
need to critically ask the question: “what do we mean by a ‘miracle’
from an Islamic – Qur’anic perspective?” What Arabic word is this
translation referring to?
This is because, oftentimes there are many different terminologies in
the Arabic which may have be translated into English rather loosely,
grouped using a single word, thereby the subtle difference and
significance regarding the issue being discussed would be lost.


 When I reflected upon the given topic: “ The Miracle of the Last
Revelation” , I had several concerns.
 Allow me to explain:

[2] Are we equating the general notion of ‘miracle’ as popularly used,
which may even include magic, sorcery, trickery etc. or anything
regarded as extra-ordinary? Surely aspects of Islam cannot be
allowed to be relegated to such. What is the equivalent Arabic-
Qur’anic terminology that we are referring to here ?

[3] Also, “the Last Revelation” may be assumed by many to merely refer
to the Al-Qur’an, alone. This is misleading and incorrect !


MIRACLES
The term used for this in Islam is “KHAARIQ
AL-’AADAH” – meaning “breaking from the normal order; exceeding
the customary; unusual; extra-ordinary; unprecedented; miracle; etc.”

So, this term for “miracle” as in the Arabic, has as general meaning to
include many kinds of extra-ordinary acts which can be demonstrated by
all kinds of people.

The term which is relevant in our discussion here is – MU’JIZAT – which if
translated also as “miracle” is inaccurate or may even be misleading.


MIRACLES
Islam uses various different and specific Arabic terms to “miracles”,
bestowed or worked by different category of people, viz.

[a] MU’JIZAT – bestowed only for Prophets of Allah

[b] KAROMAH – bestowed for the saints (AWLIYA’) of Allah

[c] MA-’UNAH - Divine bestowal for the righteous believers

[d] ISTIDRAJ - extra-ordinary capabilities which can be learnt or granted to
people e.g. magic, sorcery, or coincidences which bring peope away
from believing in Allah.


MIRACLES
Thus, Islam even warns the Muslims not to generalize as though all
“miracles” are therefore the “MU’-JIZAT”, because Islam has clarified
these by using different terms for different types of miracles.

Actually, the Arabic term MU’JIZAT, literally does not mean “miracle”

Too often, Muslims who read in English, may not know the erroneous
misapplication (translation) of this term – MU’JIZAT.

Understanding the difference in the actual meaning of this terminology
vis-à-vis in the Qur’anic-Arabic, is very important to dispel this
confusion.


MU’-JIZAT

From the word “I’-JAZ” meaning to “bring low” –
refers to extra-ordinary capability given to most prophets by Allah, as
Signs or proof of their Prophet hood.

Usually, it would approximate and challenge what people of the time
had already regarded to be the most fantastic which they are capable
of. Something being offered or demonstrated as proof, so that their
people may recognize and test the claim of the prophet .


MU’-JIZAT

But, the ‘proof’ is not merely that it fascinates and is regarded as
fantastic, but because it is something that “no one else can ever
replicate it” - for they who contends with it or tries to deny it,
will be “brought low” (I’-JAZ) i.e. refuted by their own inability
and impotency in the face of it.


“This Qur’an is not such as can be produced by other than
Allah (God). On the contrary it is a confirmation of
revelations that went before it, and a fuller explanation of
the Book wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord of the
Universe”

(Surah Yunos : 10: 37)


 To the Arabs at the time of Muhammad s.a.w. then, it
was their language (Arabic), linguistic and literary skills
in composing odes and poetry which were held in
highest regard.
 This was their greatest accomplishment, which they
have honed and it marked them out as Arabs.
 And it is to this that the ‘miraculous’ nature of the
Qur’an was highlighted to them to be especially tested.


 Many of these celebrated poets of the Quraysh, like:
 Musaylama al-Kadz-dzab,
 Thulaihah ibn Khuwailid al-As’ady,
 An-Nadhor ibn Harith,
 Mutanabby, Ibn al-Muqoffa etc.,

attempted but could not succeed. Not only this, their
attempts were even denounced by their own peers, when
they compared them to the style, eloquence, exquisite
beauty and profoundness of the Qur’an.

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“The Striking Calamity - What is the Striking Calamity? And what
can make you know what is the Striking Calamity? It is the Day
when people will be like moths, dispersed. And the mountains will
be like wool, fluffed up.”
(Qur’an: al-Qari-’ah: 101: 1-5)


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“The Inevitable Reality - What is the Inevitable
Reality?
And what can make you know what is the Inevitable
Reality?
Thamud and 'Aad denied the Striking Calamity.
So as for Thamud, they were destroyed by the
overpowering [blast]. And as for 'Aad, they were
destroyed by a screaming, violent wind .”
(Qur’an: al-Haqqa: 69: 1-4)


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M P AR S
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THE WI
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"The elephant. What is the elephant?
And what can make you know what
is the elephant? He has a ropy tail and a long trunk."


 And standard of Arabic language used by people had
declined since that golden era. Thus it would become near
impossible for any to respond to this challenge ever again.
 One well known poet at the time, Walid ibn Mughirah
(himself a respected leader of the Quraysh), even admitted
to his peers, after hearing Muhammad’s recitation of a
portion of the Qur’an saying, that these could not be the
work of mortals - whether it be of man or spirits – echoing
precisely a verse in the Qur’an:


“Now this Qur’an could not possibly have been
devised by anyone save Allah (God): nay indeed, it
confirms the truth of whatever there still remains
[of earlier revelations] and clearly spells out the
revelation [which comes] – let there be no doubt
about it – from the Sustainer of all the worlds .”
(Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 37)


Say: "If all mankind and all invisible beings would come
together with a view to producing the like of this Qur'an,
they could not produce its like even though they were to
exert all their strength in aiding one another!”
(Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 88)


“Will they not, then, try to understand this Qur’an?
Had it issued from any but Allah (God), they would
surely have found in it many an inner contradiction!”
(Qur’an: aAn-Nisa’: 4: 82)


FOR THOSE WHO STILL HAS DOUBTS …..

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO FOLLOW THE
COMPASSIONATE, DETAIL DISCUSSION, PLEASE REFER BELOW
MOST MERCIFUL

“The Criteria for
a Holy Book”

- a case for the Qur’an
by :
Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
Singapore.

TO VIEW ON BLOG http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/
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SUMMARY OF THE
CONCLUSION

REGARDING AL-QUR’AN :
IT IS BOOK WHICH ....

AL-QUR’AN
•Claims to be from God;
•And which could not
be produced by any
who tries;
•And contains absolute
principles;

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SUMMARY OF THE
CONCLUSION


AL-QUR’AN
•And does not contain
discrepancies;
•And has contributed to
the well-being of
mankind at all levels;

40

SUMMARY OF THE
CONCLUSION


AL-QUR’AN
•And can be shown that
some of its prophecies
were proven true;
•And some of its data
compatible with
scientific research;

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SUMMARY OF THE
CONCLUSION


AL-QUR’AN
•And the whole book still
remains in its original
text (language);
•And speaks of God and
His plan;

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SUMMARY OF THE
CONCLUSION


AL-QUR’AN
•And has universal
appeal and
application.

IT MUST BE FROM GOD...
NO OTHER CONCLUSION IS PLAUSIBLE!

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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER


 Let me now explain my concern regarding phrase “ Last Revelation”.

 Many may assume simplistically that it refers to Al-Qur’an. Perhaps
they are unaware of the linguistic difference in the words used:

“the Revelation (from God) ” as in the term – “ WAHYI ”


Amongst the many WAHYI - which Prophet Muhammad
s.a.a.w. received from Allah SWT is the Book (Revealed from God)” with
the specific term being “AL-KITAB” , when referring to Al-Qur’an.

Although the Qur’an is the Book of Revelation, but not all the Revelation

which the Prophet received, is in this Qur’an.


 Whereas the term a “Prophet” NABIY : is a person who
receives revelations, Divine inspirations - WAHYI from
Allah – not necessarily in the form of KITAB –

 Therefore, by the phrase the “Last Revelation” , rightly it should be
referring to the phenomena of Prophethood (NUBUWWAT) itself,
rather than only to the Book - Al- Qur’an.


 And one of the essential message stressed in Islam is that
Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. was the Last or Seal in the line of
Prophets sent by Allah for mankind. The main focus for inviting
people to Islam is : to accept the Muhammad s.a.a.w., as the
Prophet and Messenger of Allah, not merely about the Qur’an.


… Do not miss the woods
for the trees.

* By the way who, also memorized the message … and can teach them

 It is unfortunate that many Muslims are approaching the learning of
Islam as subjects (Islamic studies), whereas we are to subject
ourselves to Islam with its teachings and message. This would
require an educator, following a structured curriculum, going
through stages and (spiritual) levels gradually, with appropriate
guidance of Islamic teachers.
 In our eagerness to learn many beautiful aspects of Islam, we must
keep in view this – termed as ADAB. Remember, Allah SWT did not
merely sent the Qur’an to be freely used by just anybody. He sent
first the teacher who was also tasked to teach, clarify and educate
with the Qur’an, a whole way of life - AD-DEEN.

“ It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered, a
messenger from among themselves, to (recite, show)
rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them (purify and
make them to grow), and to (teach) instruct them in
Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before,
in manifest error―
As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of
them, who have not already joined them: and He is
Exalted in Might, Wise.”
(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62:2- 3)

“For We have never sent any Messenger except that he
should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.

(Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64)


“And upon thee [too] have We bestowed from on high
this reminder, so that thou [O Muhammad] might make
clear (TUBAY-YIN) unto mankind all that has ever been
thus bestowed upon them, and that they might take
thought.”

(Qur’an : An-Nahlu: 16 :44)

“And whatever the Messenger has given you - take; and
what he has forbidden you - refrain from. And fear Allah;
indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.”

(Qur’an : Hashr : 59 :7)


“But no, by your Lord, they will not [truly] believe until they
make you, [O Muhammad], judge concerning that over which
they dispute among themselves and then find within
themselves no discomfort from what you have judged, and
submit in [full, and willing] submission.”

(Qur’an : An-Nisa’ : 4 :65)

“ Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will
love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful.“ ”.

(Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)


”And neither does he (Muhammad) speak out of his own
desire : that [which he conveys to you] is but [a divine]
inspiration with which he is being inspired – something
that a very mighty one has imparted to him:”
(Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5 )


“ Now whenever Allah and His Messenger have
decided a matter, it is not for a believing man or a
believing woman to claim freedom of choice insofar
as they themselves are concerned: for he who [thus]
rebels against Allah and His Messenger has already,
most obviously, gone astray.”.

(Qur’an : Ahzab : 33 : 36)


 That the most important message of Islam is contained in the Kalimah:


 Therefore, every teaching from Islam seek to confirm and affirm
this ultimate TRUTH. And one must never be detracted or
distracted from this fundamental message.

 The first being the AT-TAUHEED – Attestation to the Absolute
Oneness of Allah.


 And the second, the manifesting of this attestation by the
acknowledgement and affirmation through obedience to the
teachings and submit to the guidance of the Messenger of Allah :
AR-RISAALAH.

 And the way of life (AD-DEEN), established by this final prophet
and Messenger of Allah, Muhammad is
“AL-ISLAM”. And there is only one “AD-DEEN AL-ISLAM”


“ Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but
(he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the
Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things.”
(Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40)


“ O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah
and His Messenger, when He calls you to that
which will give you life”
(Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24)


“And thus have We willed you to be a community of the
middle way (ummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so
that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth
before all mankind (shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and the
Messenger as a witness over you.“
(Qur’an: Baqarah 2:143)


“ This day have I perfected your religion for (O Muhammad),
completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you
Al-Islam as your religion (DEEN).”
(Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 3)


“And I leave behind me for you all, for clarifying in your
affairs (of this religion), whosoever holdfast to them shall
never be led astray – (these are) the Book of Allah and
the Sunnah (Way or tradition) of His Messenger.”
(From Sermon reported by Ibnu Hisham in his “Seerah” )

“I leave behind for all of you two weighty legacies; that
whosoever clings to these two shall never be led astray,
one of them is greater than the other : i.e. the Book of
Allah Most Exalted (al-Qur’an), the cable stretched from
heaven to earth ........... Therefore look at how you treat
both of them (Al-Qur’an and members of the Prophet’s
household –Ahl-ul-Bayti ) after I am gone.”

(Hadith reported by Muslim, at-Tirmidzi and Ahmad)


“(Honour) My successors, may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards
them!.” He was asked: “Who are your successors O Messenger of
Allah?” And he said: “They are those who revive my Sunnah and
teaches them to the servants of Allah.”

( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w.)

 The QURAYSH leaders, although acknowledging the greatness of the
Qur’an, had refused to acknowledge Muhammad as the Prophet.

 Attempt by the MUNAFIQUN (Hypocrites) in setting up a mosque
(MASJID DHIRAARA WA KUFR) in Madinah..


 The MU’TAZILTE, had attempted to place superiority of human reason
over Divine Revelation, and make this as official teaching for Muslims.

 The ORIENTALIST agenda of disseminating their brand of “Islam” to
Muslim intellectuals through publication and university ‘Islamic
Studies’ programs of their “School of Oriental Studies (SOS)”.


 The cult and false claimant to prophethood viz. BAHA-I , JAMA’AH
AHMADIYYAH (QADANIY), etc.

 The INGKAR SUNNAH (QUR’ANIYUN) – anti-Hadith; the anarchists
who instigate Muslims to rebel against all the traditional and
legitimate Islamic scholarship (Madzaahib mu’tabar) etc.


 Also to be wary of are those personalities and movements much
like New Age cultists. Examples are, those who uses Islam, or
aspects of Islam to promote or to justify their own area of studies
or specialization, e.g. in the field of human motivation;
contemporary sociology, politics, liberalism, arts, health and well-
being products; pseudo-science, contemporary economics, etc.


AN-NASEEHAH :
THE SINCERE ADVICE


“THE PARABLE of those who were graced with the
burden of the Torah, and thereafter failed to bear
this burden, is that of an ass that carries a load of
books [but cannot benefit from them]. Calamitous
is the parable of people who are bent on giving the
lie to Allah’s messages - for Allah does not bestow
His guidance upon such evildoing folk!”
(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 5)


ALLAA-HUM-MAJ- ’AL-NAA - HAA-DEE-NAA - MUH-TA-DEEN

O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and
who are (always) guided (by Your Guidance) .


GHOY-RA- DwAA-L-LEE-NA WA - LAA- MU-DwIL-LEEN

Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray.


ALLAA-HUM - MAH-DI-NAA BI – HU-DAAK

O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance.


WAJ-’AL-NAA MIM-MAN - YU-SAA - RI-’U – FEE - RI-DwAAK

And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You.


WA- LAA TUWAL-LI-NAA - WA-LIY-YAN SI-WAAK

And do not let us be protected (by others) except
only with Your Protection (as our Guardian).


WA- LAA TAJ-’AL –NAA - MIM-MAN - KHAA-LAFA
AM-RAKA WA- ‘A- SwAAK

And do not make us to be of those who differ from
Your command and are disobedient towards You.


WA- HAS - BU-NALLAA-HU - WA NI’-MAL - WA-KEEL

And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector.


WA- LAA - HAW- LA -WA –LAA -QUW-WATA - IL-LAA
BIL-LAA – HIL - ‘ALEE-YIL - ‘A-ZEEM

And there is no power nor strength except with Allah
The Most High, the Most Esteem.


WA- SwOL-LALLAA-HU- ‘ALAA SAY-DI-NAA - MUHAMMADIN
WA ‘ALAA – AA-LIHI -WA SwOH-BI-HI - WA-SAL-LAM

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


WAL-HAM- DU-LIL-LAA-HI - ROB- BIL - ‘AA – LA – MEE-N

And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds.

AA-MEE-N


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