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TYPES OR CATEGORIES OF “TYPES OR CATEGORIES OF “SHIRKSHIRK” ?” ?
HISTORY OF IDOL WORSHIPHISTORY OF IDOL WORSHIP
WHAT IS TAGHUT?WHAT IS TAGHUT?

WHY HAVE WE BEEN CREATED ?WHY HAVE WE BEEN CREATED ?
Allah SWT reveals:Allah SWT reveals:

Allah SWT reveals:Allah SWT reveals:
““I have only createdI have only created jinnsjinns and men, that they may serveand men, that they may serve
((worshipworship) Me.) Me. No sustenance do I require of them nor doNo sustenance do I require of them nor do
I require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He WhoI require that they should feed Me. For Allah is He Who
gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power, Steadfast (forever).”gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power, Steadfast (forever).”
((Qur’an: Adzaariyat: 51: 56-58Qur’an: Adzaariyat: 51: 56-58))

The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is theirThe innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is their
cognition (cognition (MA’RIFAHMA’RIFAH) of the existence of God – by way of attaining) of the existence of God – by way of attaining
certainty (certainty (IIMANIIMAN) with knowledge () with knowledge (‘ILM‘ILM) of the Truth and Reality) of the Truth and Reality
((HAQQIQAHHAQQIQAH), and hence, their conscious willingness to conform to their), and hence, their conscious willingness to conform to their
own existence to whatever they perceive of His will and plan with actsown existence to whatever they perceive of His will and plan with acts
((‘AMAL‘AMAL) of obedience () of obedience (ASLAMAASLAMA).).
It is the two-fold concept of ‘worship’ (It is the two-fold concept of ‘worship’ (‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH) – to know and to act,) – to know and to act,
as in servitude of a slave (‘as in servitude of a slave (‘ABDABD) to his Lord Master () to his Lord Master (ROBBROBB).).
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In matters of our (In matters of our (‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH oror ‘UBUDIYYAH‘UBUDIYYAH) – Worship and servitude,) – Worship and servitude,
it is only to Allah, Who Alone is for us “it is only to Allah, Who Alone is for us “AL-MA’-BUUDAL-MA’-BUUD ” (“” (“the One, untothe One, unto
Whom we direct our worship or prayer toWhom we direct our worship or prayer to” ), which we assert to be” ), which we assert to be
different from objects worshipped by others, because it is Allah, thedifferent from objects worshipped by others, because it is Allah, the
Only One Who rightfully deserves to be Worshipped.Only One Who rightfully deserves to be Worshipped.

Note the distinction between the “Note the distinction between the “Divine BeingDivine Being” (” (ILAAHILAAH) and “) and “thatthat
which is worshippedwhich is worshipped” (” (MA’-BUDMA’-BUD).).
Although it is correct to state:Although it is correct to state:
There is noThere is no “ILAAH”“ILAAH” (god i.e. One Who is Divine)(god i.e. One Who is Divine)
except Allah.except Allah.
But we cannot, or it is in fact wrong, to say:But we cannot, or it is in fact wrong, to say:
There is noThere is no “MA’-BUUD”“MA’-BUUD” (that which is worshipped)(that which is worshipped)

To use the termTo use the term ““MA’-BUUDMA’-BUUD ””, we have to qualify with, we have to qualify with
the term (the term ( BI-HAQQIBI-HAQQI ) :) :
There is noThere is no “MA’-BUUD”“MA’-BUUD” (BI-HAQQI - )(BI-HAQQI - )
that isthat is rightfullyrightfully ( to be worshipped )( to be worshipped )

Thus it is that we reject notion of transcendental unity of religion, thatThus it is that we reject notion of transcendental unity of religion, that
certain people advocate, because even those claiming to becertain people advocate, because even those claiming to be
‘‘monotheistsmonotheists’ may not even adhere to the same notion or criteria of’ may not even adhere to the same notion or criteria of
““TAUTAUHHEEDEED” advocated by all the Prophets of Allah (peace and blessings” advocated by all the Prophets of Allah (peace and blessings
be upon them all). What more those already referred to asbe upon them all). What more those already referred to as
MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN or with similar paganist belief.or with similar paganist belief.
Allah SWT commands us to say to theAllah SWT commands us to say to the KAAFIRUNKAAFIRUN ((unbelievers, or thoseunbelievers, or those
who reject faithwho reject faith) :) :

Say: “O ye that reject Faith! I worship not that whichSay: “O ye that reject Faith! I worship not that which
ye worship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.ye worship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
And I will not worship that which ye have been wont toAnd I will not worship that which ye have been wont to
worship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. Toworship. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. To
you be your Way, and to me mine.”you be your Way, and to me mine.”
Qur’an: al-Kaafirun: 109: 1-6Qur’an: al-Kaafirun: 109: 1-6))

TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH : To assert that only: To assert that only AllahAllah alone is the Godalone is the God
((al-ilaahal-ilaah), we must first reject any other (false deities which people), we must first reject any other (false deities which people
may ascribe) to be God.may ascribe) to be God.
““LAA-ILAA-HA -IL-LALLAH”LAA-ILAA-HA -IL-LALLAH”
NOTE:NOTE:
In this statement it contains 2 aspects:In this statement it contains 2 aspects:
[1][1] NAFINAFI – Negation– Negation
[2][2] ITSBATITSBAT - Affirmation- Affirmation

This statement ofThis statement of TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Islam is concise, yet explicit and clear, asin Islam is concise, yet explicit and clear, as
it firstly removes any ambiguity by negating all ‘it firstly removes any ambiguity by negating all ‘othersothers’ which mankind’ which mankind
may have erroneously regarded as god (gods or goddesses), prior tomay have erroneously regarded as god (gods or goddesses), prior to
asserting that Allah SWT is the Only God.asserting that Allah SWT is the Only God.

If the negation aspect is not done, our notion of the Absolute OnenessIf the negation aspect is not done, our notion of the Absolute Oneness
of Allah, indeed, would be compromised.of Allah, indeed, would be compromised.
Without which,Without which, syncretismsyncretism ( combining different and contradictory( combining different and contradictory
beliefs of other religion with Islam ), may occur.beliefs of other religion with Islam ), may occur.

This “This “negation-assertionnegation-assertion” process, teaches us Muslims that, to be” process, teaches us Muslims that, to be
worshippers or devotees (‘worshippers or devotees (‘AABIDAABID) of Allah, we must also be wary of) of Allah, we must also be wary of
every falsehood, which we are to consciously negate or deny, in orderevery falsehood, which we are to consciously negate or deny, in order
to assert (purely and sincerely) the Truth of the Absolute Oneness ofto assert (purely and sincerely) the Truth of the Absolute Oneness of
Allah.Allah.

TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Allah SWT must be opposed toin Allah SWT must be opposed to SHIRKSHIRK
OnlyOnly ALLAH aloneALLAH alone is to be regarded as God (is to be regarded as God (DivineDivine)),, whilst all otherswhilst all others
are termedare termed ““TAGHUTTAGHUT.”.”

Therefore to have the knowledge ofTherefore to have the knowledge of what opposes TAUwhat opposes TAUHHEEDEED is alsois also
necessary (obligatory).necessary (obligatory).
We shall have to also learn to identify what are the “We shall have to also learn to identify what are the “TAGHUTTAGHUT “ and“ and
what constitute “what constitute “SHIRKSHIRK””, so that we can avoid them all., so that we can avoid them all.

Allah SWT alludes to these in the Qur’an:Allah SWT alludes to these in the Qur’an:
For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger,For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger,
(with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the(with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the
‘‘TaghutTaghut’’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil)“(False gods, all powers of Evil)“
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36))

The term “The term “ “ pronounce ‘“ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – means “’ – means “partner;partner;
associate; one who shares; etcassociate; one who shares; etc.”.”
Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :
““associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partnersassociating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners .”.”
““falsely setting up or ascribing partners tofalsely setting up or ascribing partners to
God from amongst the tangible objects orGod from amongst the tangible objects or
imaginary things in creation or conceived inimaginary things in creation or conceived in
the mind, which they regard to be alsothe mind, which they regard to be also
‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their
worship (worship (MA’BUDMA’BUD).”).”

associate; one who shares; etc.”associate; one who shares; etc.”
The sin of "The sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘“ is in the ‘ beliefbelief ’ not merely’ not merely
the ‘the ‘outward actionoutward action.’.’

associate; one who shares; etcassociate; one who shares; etc.”.”
As previous said, the sin of "As previous said, the sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘“ is in the ‘ beliefbelief ’’
and not merely the ‘and not merely the ‘outward actionoutward action.’.’
It is only “It is only “SHIRKSHIRK”” when a person:when a person:

[1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity[1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity
in creation, to be also ‘Divine’; orin creation, to be also ‘Divine’; or
[2] the belief that these other in creation have a share in[2] the belief that these other in creation have a share in
‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive
attributes; orattributes; or
[3] to regard these as being independent of Allah.[3] to regard these as being independent of Allah.

Note:Note:
It is indeed true when a learned scholar said :It is indeed true when a learned scholar said :
““ SHIRKSHIRK “ is an intellectual sin.”“ is an intellectual sin.”
Just likeJust like TAUTAUHHEEDEED, it deals primarily with ‘, it deals primarily with ‘thoughts or cognitionthoughts or cognition’;’;
i.e. what a person ‘i.e. what a person ‘knows and believesknows and believes’ regarding God or the’ regarding God or the
‘‘DivineDivine’ .’ .

Note:Note:
A person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering toA person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering to
the creed which he professes to follow.the creed which he professes to follow.
Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as aThus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as a
““MUWAAMUWAAHHEEDEED”, (those upholding”, (those upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED) unless clearly) unless clearly
proven to be otherwise.proven to be otherwise.

Traditionally, it is divided into 2 major categories:
[1] SHIRK AL-’AZEEM (AKBAR)
“Greater shirk” – an obvious, clear-cut association; the belief in other
‘deities’ , or supernatural force, or beings etc. apart from Allah,
believed to be possessing divine powers, or regarded to be
independent of Allah.

Traditionally, it is divided into 2 major categories:
[2] SHIRK AL-ASHGHAR or KHAFIY
““Lesser (small) Shirk”Lesser (small) Shirk” oror “Hidden”“Hidden” – it pertains to what a Muslim’s– it pertains to what a Muslim’s
objective, focus or intended reason behind his/her acts ofobjective, focus or intended reason behind his/her acts of
devotional worship, sacrifice, vows, etc. – i.e. what may affect hisdevotional worship, sacrifice, vows, etc. – i.e. what may affect his
original intention formulated which, inoriginal intention formulated which, in ‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH, it must be, it must be
‘sincerely done for Allah’s sake alone.’ (‘sincerely done for Allah’s sake alone.’ (IKHLASwIKHLASw).).
Example, specificallyExample, specifically: ‘Doing or not doing: ‘Doing or not doing ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH only to be seen byonly to be seen by
people – i.e. showing off, or ostentation -(people – i.e. showing off, or ostentation -(RIYA’RIYA’ ))

““Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you isVerily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is
the smallthe small SHIRKSHIRK – which is -– which is - AR-RIYA’AR-RIYA’
(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))

““TheThe SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) thanwithin my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than
a black ant crawling on a black rock,a black ant crawling on a black rock,
in the darkness of the night”in the darkness of the night”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))

NOW TO CONTINUE –NOW TO CONTINUE –

ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SHIRKALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SHIRK
““Now if they embark on a boat, they call on Allah (Now if they embark on a boat, they call on Allah (make Du’amake Du’a),),
making their devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; butmaking their devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; but
when He had delivered them safely to (dry) land, beholdwhen He had delivered them safely to (dry) land, behold, they, they
give a sharegive a share (of their worship to others)!”(of their worship to others)!”
((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 65Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 65))

““They take theirThey take their priests and their anchorites to bepriests and their anchorites to be
theirtheir lords in derogation of Allahlords in derogation of Allah, and (they take as, and (they take as
their Lord -their Lord - RobbRobb)) Christ the son of MaryChrist the son of Mary;;
Yet they were commanded to worship but one Allah:Yet they were commanded to worship but one Allah:
there is no god but He.there is no god but He.
Praise and glory to Him: (far is He) from that whichPraise and glory to Him: (far is He) from that which
they ascribe as partner (unto Him)!”they ascribe as partner (unto Him)!”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 31Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 31))

““Say: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that isSay: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that is
straight― a religion of right― the path (trod) by Abraham thestraight― a religion of right― the path (trod) by Abraham the
true in Faith, and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah.”true in Faith, and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah.”
(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 161(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 161))

Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, mySay: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my
life and my death arelife and my death are (all) for Allah(all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the, the Cherisher of the
Worlds: No partner hath He (Worlds: No partner hath He (LAA SHARII-KALAHULAA SHARII-KALAHU) :) :
this am I commanded, and I am the first of those whothis am I commanded, and I am the first of those who
bow to His Will (bow to His Will (MUSLIMEENMUSLIMEEN).).
(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 162(Qur’an : An’am: : 6: 162))

“Yet there are menYet there are men who take (for worship) otherswho take (for worship) others
besides Allah, as equalbesides Allah, as equal (with Allah);(with Allah); they love themthey love them
as they should love Allahas they should love Allah. But those of faith are. But those of faith are
overflowing in their love for Allah. If only theoverflowing in their love for Allah. If only the
unrighteous could see, behold, they would see theunrighteous could see, behold, they would see the
Punishment: that to Allah belongs all power, andPunishment: that to Allah belongs all power, and
Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.”Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.”
(Qur’an : Baqarah: : 2: 165(Qur’an : Baqarah: : 2: 165))

““Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the [true]Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the [true]
faith, turning away from all that is false, and be not amongfaith, turning away from all that is false, and be not among
those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Allah.those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Allah.
Thus, do not invoke (Thus, do not invoke (DU’ADU’A ** ), side by side with Allah,), side by side with Allah,
anything that can neither benefit thee nor harm thee: for,anything that can neither benefit thee nor harm thee: for,
behold, if thou do it, thou wilt surely be among thebehold, if thou do it, thou wilt surely be among the
evildoers!”evildoers!”
(Qur’an : Yunus: : 10: 105-106(Qur’an : Yunus: : 10: 105-106))
** Meaning supplication as inMeaning supplication as in ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH

““He is the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him, soHe is the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him, so
((FAD-’UU-HUFAD-’UU-HU **) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in
religion. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.religion. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, I have been forbidden toIndeed, I have been forbidden to
worship those you call uponworship those you call upon ((TAD-’UUNATAD-’UUNA **)) besidesbesides
Allah once the clear proofs have come to me from myAllah once the clear proofs have come to me from my
LordLord, and I have been commanded to submit to the Lord, and I have been commanded to submit to the Lord
of the worlds."”of the worlds."”
((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66))** Meaning supplication as inMeaning supplication as in ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH

““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of(Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of
AL-‘IBADAHAL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is (itself)(Supplication) is (itself)
AL-‘IBADAHAL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

Thus these are as in the following:
Shirk – setting up of other independent entities as partners to Allah,
as what is done by the pagan idol worshippers. This could be in their
believing in that Allah SWT as having partnership in matters of
exclusive :
[1] Creatorship (KHALIQQIYYAH)
[2] Lordship [RUB-BUBIYYAH]
Even, by acknowledging a rivalry to Allah – as in some culture whoEven, by acknowledging a rivalry to Allah – as in some culture who
blasphemously places Satan on this pedestal; or theblasphemously places Satan on this pedestal; or the Ahura MazdaAhura Mazda
versusversus Angra Mainyu (Good vs Evil)Angra Mainyu (Good vs Evil) of the Zoroastrian belief; etc.of the Zoroastrian belief; etc.

Thus these are as in the following:Thus these are as in the following:
ShirkShirk – of attributing falsehood to concept of Divinity [– of attributing falsehood to concept of Divinity [ULUHIYYAHULUHIYYAH] -] -
as though ‘Godhead’ can be divisible with their false notion of itas though ‘Godhead’ can be divisible with their false notion of it
being Triune (as in Christian’s doctrine); or believing in thebeing Triune (as in Christian’s doctrine); or believing in the
incarnation or in-dwelling (incarnation or in-dwelling (HULULHULUL //ITTIHADITTIHAD) of God in creation.) of God in creation.
ShirkShirk – attributing Allah with anthropomorphism, conceiving Him as– attributing Allah with anthropomorphism, conceiving Him as
having forms, limited by space, time etc. [having forms, limited by space, time etc. [SIFAAT - WA - ASMA’SIFAAT - WA - ASMA’]]
ShirkShirk - setting up intermediaries and directing worship to it, alleging- setting up intermediaries and directing worship to it, alleging
that they have divine authority to gaining nearness to Allah SWT.that they have divine authority to gaining nearness to Allah SWT.
ShirkShirk – exclusive obedience (– exclusive obedience (TA’ATTA’AT) to others besides Allah SWT) to others besides Allah SWT
alone.alone.

Thus these are as in the following:
Shirk – blindly imitating others (thus condoning their) believe and
worship of their MA’BUD (object or entities of which they worship).
Shirk – in believing that the natural causes (ASBAB), as being absolute
and independent of Allah’s control.
Shirk – in doing specific religious devotions (‘IBADAH KHUSUSIYAH)
which are to be done solely (sincerely) for Allah SWT – viz. Swolah,
fasting, vows, pilgrimage, Du’a, animal sacrifice, etc. but instead done
for other purposes e.g. RIYA’, NIFAQ – or done with sinister motive of
fulfilling a condition in doing SIHIR (magic / sorcery).

““Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you isVerily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is
the smallthe small SHIRKSHIRK – which is -– which is - AR-RIYA’AR-RIYA’
(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
REMEMBER OUR PROPHET’S CONCERNREMEMBER OUR PROPHET’S CONCERN

““TheThe SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) thanwithin my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than
a black ant crawling on a black rock,a black ant crawling on a black rock,
in the darkness of the night”in the darkness of the night”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))
REMEMBER OUR PROPHET’S CONCERNREMEMBER OUR PROPHET’S CONCERN

“From Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a. regarding Allah’s verse :From Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a. regarding Allah’s verse :
"And they have said (to each other) ‘Abandon not your gods;"And they have said (to each other) ‘Abandon not your gods;
abandon neither Wadd nor Suwa, neither Yaguth, norabandon neither Wadd nor Suwa, neither Yaguth, nor
Ya-’uq, nor Nasr―”Ya-’uq, nor Nasr―”
((Qur’an: Nuh: 70: 23Qur’an: Nuh: 70: 23))

“Ibnu ‘Abbas r.a. said : These (the idols) were named after theirIbnu ‘Abbas r.a. said : These (the idols) were named after their
righteous (pious) people who had lived after Prophet Nuh a.s. era.”righteous (pious) people who had lived after Prophet Nuh a.s. era.”
““After their death, Satan instigated their followers to erect statuesAfter their death, Satan instigated their followers to erect statues
at places where they used to worship (Allah), and to then namedat places where they used to worship (Allah), and to then named
these statues with their names.”these statues with their names.”

““Which their followers then erected, but they did not worship theseWhich their followers then erected, but they did not worship these
statues.”statues.”
“When the first generation all died, they were replaced by
subsequent generation who were ignorant, and had forgotten the
knowledge of the earlier generation.
Thence forth, they began to direct their worship to these idolsThence forth, they began to direct their worship to these idols
(thereby, committed(thereby, committed SHIRKSHIRK).).

Thus, we can discern that the primary cause ofThus, we can discern that the primary cause of SHIRKSHIRK is ignoranceis ignorance
i.e. when they imitated blindly (i.e. when they imitated blindly (TAQLEEDTAQLEED)) rituals in their worshiprituals in their worship
to Allah and blindly followto Allah and blindly follow aspects of beliefaspects of belief without knowledgewithout knowledge
thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.
Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :

Thus, we can discern that the primary cause ofThus, we can discern that the primary cause of SHIRKSHIRK is ignoranceis ignorance
i.e. when they imitated blindly (i.e. when they imitated blindly (TAQLEEDTAQLEED)) rituals in their worshiprituals in their worship
to Allah and blindly followto Allah and blindly follow aspects of beliefaspects of belief without knowledgewithout knowledge
thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.thereby opening themselves to Satan’s entrapment.
Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :Thus we are warned by Allah SWT :
““And pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; for everyAnd pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; for every
act of hearing, or of seeing or of feeling (in your heart-mind) willact of hearing, or of seeing or of feeling (in your heart-mind) will
be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”
((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36))

Thus, holdfast to myThus, holdfast to my SunnahSunnah (ways or teachings) and the(ways or teachings) and the
SunnahSunnah (ways) of my rightly-guided successors ((ways) of my rightly-guided successors (Khulafa’Khulafa’
rashidunrashidun) after me, and bite upon them (hold tightly to) after me, and bite upon them (hold tightly to
this teaching). Avoid new (innovated) matters, for (this teaching). Avoid new (innovated) matters, for (KULLKULL))
every innovation (every innovation (BID’AHBID’AH) is misguidance () is misguidance (DDOLALAHOLALAH).”).”
((Hadith from Jabir r.a. reported by Abu Dawud and Tirmidzi)Hadith from Jabir r.a. reported by Abu Dawud and Tirmidzi)

“O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger
and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ
in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His
Messenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day:
that is best, and most suitable for final determination.”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59)

““To proceed, verily the most truthful of sayingsTo proceed, verily the most truthful of sayings
is the Book of Allah, and the most favored ofis the Book of Allah, and the most favored of
guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and theguidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and the
most evil of affairs (most evil of affairs (SHAR-RAL-’UMURSHAR-RAL-’UMUR) are matters) are matters
newly begun (newly begun (MUMUH-H-DA-THU-HADA-THU-HA), and every new), and every new
affairs is innovation (affairs is innovation (BID’AHBID’AH), and (), and (KULLKULL) every) every
innovation (innovation (BID’AHBID’AH) is misguidance () is misguidance (DDOLAALAHOLAALAH),),
and every misguidance will be in Hell-fire.”and every misguidance will be in Hell-fire.”
((Hadith from Jabir r.a. reported by MuslimHadith from Jabir r.a. reported by Muslim))

“The first-principle ruling regarding formal worship
(rites) is by TAUQIF (reliance upon revelations) and
in following (obedience to the command).”

“The first-principle ruling regarding formal worship
(rites) is that it be deemed BAATwIL (invalid -
cannot be followed) until there is a clear proof
(basis) of its command.”

““Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him;Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him;
but He forgives anything else, to whom He pleases; to set upbut He forgives anything else, to whom He pleases; to set up
partners with Allah (partners with Allah (SHIRKSHIRK) is to devise a sin most heinous) is to devise a sin most heinous
indeed.indeed.
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48))

““Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him:Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him:
"O my son! Join not in worship (others) with Allah ("O my son! Join not in worship (others) with Allah (SHIRKSHIRK) :) :
for false worship (for false worship (SHIRKSHIRK) is indeed the highest wrong-) is indeed the highest wrong-
doing.“doing.“
((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13))

““Whoever joins other gods with Allah (Whoever joins other gods with Allah (SHIRKSHIRK) ―Allah will) ―Allah will
forbid him the Garden and the Fire will be his abode.forbid him the Garden and the Fire will be his abode.
There will for the wrong-doers be no one to help.”There will for the wrong-doers be no one to help.”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 72Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 72))

““ .. if anyone assigns partners to Allah (.. if anyone assigns partners to Allah (SHIRKSHIRK) he is as if he) he is as if he
had fallen from heaven and been snatched up by birds orhad fallen from heaven and been snatched up by birds or
the wind had swooped (like a bird on its prey) and thrownthe wind had swooped (like a bird on its prey) and thrown
him into a far-distant place.”him into a far-distant place.”
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 31Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 31))

““ ... whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work... whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work
righteousness,righteousness, and in the worship of his Lordand in the worship of his Lord (‘(‘IBAA-DATI - ROB-IBAA-DATI - ROB-
BIHIBIHI) admit no one as partner () admit no one as partner (SHIRKSHIRK). “). “
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 110))

DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMADDU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD
ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN
AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –
A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA –
MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM
“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating
others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the
committing of the sins (of SHIRK) which I do not know.”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)

LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –
LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –
WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAAAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA
KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,
““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) exceptThere is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except
AllAllaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereigntyh, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty
and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”
IMPORTANT DZIKRIMPORTANT DZIKR

The term “ “ pronounced ‘The term “ “ pronounced ‘TWA-GHUUTTWA-GHUUT ‘ usually‘ usually
means “means “an idolan idol;; false godfalse god;; seducerseducer;; tempter (towards errortempter (towards error))” –” –
related to “related to “ ““ TAA-GHIYATAA-GHIYA” meaning “” meaning “tyranttyrant;; oppressoroppressor;;
despotdespot;”;”

The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “exceed properexceed proper
bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; tobounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to
tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etctyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etc.”.”

The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “The root “ “ or “ “ meaning “exceed properexceed proper
bounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; tobounds; to be excessive; rage; tumultuous; to overcome; to
tyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etctyrannize; oppress; terrorize; etc.”.”
Thus, it relates to “Thus, it relates to “all evil forces that seek to lead mankind awayall evil forces that seek to lead mankind away
from Allah’s Wayfrom Allah’s Way.” Be it false god, deviant doctrines or oppressive.” Be it false god, deviant doctrines or oppressive
and unjust power.and unjust power.

Thus a Muslim, having attested to theThus a Muslim, having attested to the Kalimah of TauKalimah of Tauhheedeed
((SHAHADATAINSHAHADATAIN), he is required to be wary and vigilant by), he is required to be wary and vigilant by
striving to embrace whole-heartedly the ways of Islam, and tostriving to embrace whole-heartedly the ways of Islam, and to
shun totally the ways ofshun totally the ways of SatanSatan (the embodiment of this evil is(the embodiment of this evil is
collectively referred to ascollectively referred to as TAGHUTTAGHUT.).)

““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and followO ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow
not the footsteps of the Evil One (not the footsteps of the Evil One (SHAYTANSHAYTAN); for he is to you an); for he is to you an
avowed enemy.”avowed enemy.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 208)

“Behold, thy Lord did call to him in the sacred valley to Tuwa―
Go thou to Pharaoh, for he has indeed (TAGHAA ) transgressed
all bounds.”
(Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 16-17)

““Then he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made aThen he (Pharaoh) collected (his men) and made a
proclamation, saying "I am your Lord, Most High."proclamation, saying "I am your Lord, Most High."
But Allah did punish him, (and made an) example ofBut Allah did punish him, (and made an) example of
him― in the Hereafter, as in this life.”him― in the Hereafter, as in this life.”
((Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 23-25))

““Then, for anyone who (Then, for anyone who (TAGHAATAGHAA) transgressed all bounds (in) transgressed all bounds (in
disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of disobedience todisbelief, oppression and evil deeds of disobedience to
Allah),Allah), and preferred the life of this worldand preferred the life of this world (by following his(by following his
evil desires and lusts), verily, his abode will be Hell-fire;”evil desires and lusts), verily, his abode will be Hell-fire;”
((Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39Qur’an: Naziat: 79: 37-39))

“Nay! Verily, man does (LAYAT-GHAA) transgress (in
disbelief and evil deed). Because he considers himself
self-sufficient. Surely! unto your Lord is the return. ”
(Qur’an: ‘Alaq: 96: 6-8)

““Hast thou not turned thy thought to those whoHast thou not turned thy thought to those who
were given a portion of the Book? They believe inwere given a portion of the Book? They believe in
JIBTIJIBTI (sorcery, idol) and(sorcery, idol) and TAGHUTTAGHUT (Evil ones, devil)(Evil ones, devil)
and say to the Unbelievers that they are betterand say to the Unbelievers that they are better
guided in the (right) way than the Believers!”guided in the (right) way than the Believers!”
((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 51))

REFLECTION:
 Although many may imagine that “Although many may imagine that “TAGHUTTAGHUT ” as only some” as only some
unseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by the source of evilunseen ‘spiritual’ entity – as represented by the source of evil
i.e. the devil – yet the reality of “i.e. the devil – yet the reality of “TAGHUTTAGHUT ” is in fact also the” is in fact also the
deviationist teachings ofdeviationist teachings of MaterialismMaterialism,, SecularismSecularism , which is, which is
whatwhat ‘idolatry, love of worldly power, lust, greed etc.’‘idolatry, love of worldly power, lust, greed etc.’ can becan be
categorised under, something so apparent and can be seen.categorised under, something so apparent and can be seen.

 Satan’s deception is to lure mankind away fromSatan’s deception is to lure mankind away from
IIMANIIMAN i.e. believing in thei.e. believing in the UNSEENUNSEEN ( the Qur’an( the Qur’an
refer to as “refer to as “AL-GHAYBAL-GHAYB” ), the essential” ), the essential
fundamental belief of Muslims attaining tofundamental belief of Muslims attaining to
TAQWATAQWA::
REFLECTION:
“(they are those ) who believe in the Unseen (BIL-GHAYB)”

REFLECTION:
 Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our Muslim”, our Muslim
teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. mythsteachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths
((TATAKHKHAYYULAYYUL), superstitions (), superstitions (KHKHURAFATURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR),),
etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.

REFLECTION:
 Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “Traditionally, in warning Muslims of “SHIRKSHIRK”, our Muslim”, our Muslim
teachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. mythsteachers identified only the erroneous beliefs – e.g. myths
((TATAKHKHAYYULAYYUL), superstitions (), superstitions (KHKHURAFATURAFAT), sorcery (), sorcery (SIHIRSIHIR),),
etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.etc. Thus we have to know what they are, so as to avoid.
Yet, the greatest threat toYet, the greatest threat to TAUTAUHHEEDEED , which can become, which can become
a form ofa form of SHIRKSHIRK to Allah, is “to Allah, is “MATERIALISM,MATERIALISM,” “” “SECULARISMSECULARISM””
as an ideology – a belief to replace ouras an ideology – a belief to replace our AQEEDAHAQEEDAH..

REFLECTION:
 Thus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as beingThus ‘modern’ Muslims who pride themselves as being
intellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who indeed mayintellectual, rational and ‘progressive’, who indeed may
have rejected myths (have rejected myths (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL) and superstitions) and superstitions
((KHURAFATKHURAFAT), yet they may still be followers of), yet they may still be followers of
““TAGHUTTAGHUT” – ideologies that will lead them away from” – ideologies that will lead them away from
TAUTAUHHEEDEED towards “towards “SHIRKSHIRK” ; from “Light” into” ; from “Light” into
“Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.“Darkness”; from “Faith” to “Unbelief”.

““whoever rejects evil (whoever rejects evil (TAGHUTTAGHUT) and believes in Allah) and believes in Allah
hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, thathath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that
never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth allnever breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all
things.”things.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))

““Allah is the Protector (Allah is the Protector (WALIYWALIY) of those who have) of those who have
faith: from the depths of darkness He will leadfaith: from the depths of darkness He will lead
them forth into light.them forth into light.
Of those who reject faith the patrons are the evilOf those who reject faith the patrons are the evil
ones (ones (TAGHUTTAGHUT) : from light they will lead them) : from light they will lead them
forth into the depths of darkness. They will beforth into the depths of darkness. They will be
companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”companions of the fire, to dwell therein (For ever).”

AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI –
WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL –
UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA,
WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM
“I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship
and evil, and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will
never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.”
(Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad)

ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS

““WHEN THE HYPOCRITES (WHEN THE HYPOCRITES (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) come) come
unto thee, they say, "We bear witness that thouunto thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou
art indeed Allah's Messenger!" But Allah knowsart indeed Allah's Messenger!" But Allah knows
that thou art truly His Messenger; and He bearsthat thou art truly His Messenger; and He bears
witness that the hypocrites (witness that the hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) are) are
indeed false [in their declaration of faith].”indeed false [in their declaration of faith].”
((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 1Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 1))

““They have madeThey have made their oaths a cover [for their falseness],their oaths a cover [for their falseness],
and thus they turn others away from the Path of Allah.and thus they turn others away from the Path of Allah.
Evil indeed is all that they are wont to do: this, becauseEvil indeed is all that they are wont to do: this, because
[they profess that] they have attained to faith, whereas[they profess that] they have attained to faith, whereas
[inwardly] they deny the truth[inwardly] they deny the truth - and so, a seal has been- and so, a seal has been
set on their hearts so that they can no longer understandset on their hearts so that they can no longer understand
[what is true and what false].”[what is true and what false].”
((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 2-3Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 2-3))

““Now when thou seest them,Now when thou seest them, their outward appearancetheir outward appearance
may please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclinedmay please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclined
to lend ear to what they sayto lend ear to what they say. [But though they may seem. [But though they may seem
as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly]as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly]
propped up, they think that every shout is [directed]propped up, they think that every shout is [directed]
against them.against them. They are the [real] enemies [of all faith], soThey are the [real] enemies [of all faith], so
beware of them.beware of them. [They deserve the imprecation,] "May[They deserve the imprecation,] "May
Allah destroy them!" How perverted are their minds!“Allah destroy them!" How perverted are their minds!“
((Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 4Qur’an: Munafiqun: 63: 4))

ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAFIQUN’

““Hast thou not observed those who assert that theyHast thou not observed those who assert that they
believe in that which hath been sent down unto theebelieve in that which hath been sent down unto thee
and that which hath been sent down before theeand that which hath been sent down before thee
desiring to go to TAGHUTdesiring to go to TAGHUT (the devil) for judgement,(the devil) for judgement,
whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve inwhereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in
him; andhim; and SatanSatan desires to lead them far astray.”desires to lead them far astray.”

REFLECTION:REFLECTION:
From being aFrom being a MuslimMuslim, one has to strive to be true believer –, one has to strive to be true believer – Mu’-Mu’-
meenmeen..
Without which hypocrisy (Without which hypocrisy (NIFAQNIFAQ) may afflict him.) may afflict him.
Thus Islam commands us to continuously seek to acquire knowledge.Thus Islam commands us to continuously seek to acquire knowledge.
Especially regarding belief, our intellectual curiosity must not be left toEspecially regarding belief, our intellectual curiosity must not be left to
stray into either ‘stray into either ‘blind-faithblind-faith’ or ‘’ or ‘cynicism and doubtscynicism and doubts.’.’
A Muslim must always strive towardsA Muslim must always strive towards TAQWATAQWA, and not remain static, and not remain static..

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

MUSLIMMUSLIM
Submission
TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM
MUNAFEEQINMUNAFEEQIN
FASIQEENFASIQEEN
MUJRIMEENMUJRIMEEN
ZOLIMEENZOLIMEEN GHOFILEENGHOFILEEN
MUSRIFEENMUSRIFEEN
MUFSIDEENMUFSIDEEN
IF NO EFFORT DONE TOWARDS STRIVING FOR HIGHER
STATIONS,
IGNORANCE CAN LEAD A MUSLIM TO END-UP BECOMING ....
MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN
ETC.
God-consciousness or Piety
LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS HIGHER STATE OFTOWARDS HIGHER STATE OF
TAQWATAQWA

If no effort to eradicateIf no effort to eradicate IGNORANCEIGNORANCE - through- through ‘ILM‘ILM (knowledge) and(knowledge) and
‘AMAL‘AMAL (practice) striving towards(practice) striving towards TAQWATAQWA, this may lead one towards, this may lead one towards
blind-faith, apathy, doubts and cynicism.blind-faith, apathy, doubts and cynicism.
All these (‘All these (‘blind-faithblind-faith’ or ‘’ or ‘doubts and cynicismdoubts and cynicism’)’) stemming fromstemming from
IGNORANCEIGNORANCE of theof the DEENDEEN may even lead one tomay even lead one to SHIRKSHIRK and other sins,and other sins,
especiallyespecially NIFAAQNIFAAQ (hypocrisy).(hypocrisy).

Such people withSuch people with NIFAAQNIFAAQ, although still regarded as a, although still regarded as a MUSLIMMUSLIM,,
would inwardly rejects Islam and undermine its teachings,would inwardly rejects Islam and undermine its teachings,
preferring other “preferring other “ismsisms”, or rules, even when these are contrary to”, or rules, even when these are contrary to
the Islamic principles.the Islamic principles.

““Of the people there are some who say: "We believe
in Allah and the Last Day" but they do not (really)
believe. Fain would they deceive Allah and those
who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and
realize (it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and
Allah has increased their disease and grievous is the
penalty they (incur), because they are false (to
themselves).””
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10))

““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth",When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth",
they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!"

“Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they
realise (it) not."

““When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" theyWhen it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they
say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a suretysay: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety
they are the fools, but they do not know.“they are the fools, but they do not know.“

“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe"
but when they are alone with their evil ones (SHAYAATIN –
their leaders) they say: "We are really with you, we (were)
only jesting.“

These Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insistThese Muslims, referred to as hypocrites, would outwardly insist
their loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they aretheir loyalty and affiliation is with the Muslims, yet they are
merely mocking Islam.merely mocking Islam.
They may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyaltyThey may have a hidden agenda for this, because their true loyalty
is in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as theiris in fact with their ‘leaders’ whom Allah describes as their
‘Satans’‘Satans’ ((SHAYAATINSHAYAATIN).).

““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give themAllah will throw back their mockery on them and give them
rope in their trespasses (rope in their trespasses (TUGHYANTUGHYAN) ; so they will wander like) ; so they will wander like
blind ones (to and fro)”blind ones (to and fro)”

““These are they who have bartered guidance for error: butThese are they who have bartered guidance for error: but
their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”

Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme,Although it may seem that they are successful in their scheme,
this is only because Allah has gave them temporary leeway forthis is only because Allah has gave them temporary leeway for
them asthem as ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ, - and to be a test for all of us mankind., - and to be a test for all of us mankind.
Yet, the reality is that they (Yet, the reality is that they (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) have no true direction) have no true direction
in life, they are astray, groping like the blind. Their objective isin life, they are astray, groping like the blind. Their objective is
only the fulfilment of their worldly desire (only the fulfilment of their worldly desire (HAWAHAWA’) – being’) – being
doubtful and cynical even towards Islamic belief in the Hereafter.doubtful and cynical even towards Islamic belief in the Hereafter.

Thus they would have no qualms in aligning themselves with theThus they would have no qualms in aligning themselves with the
secular forces or even atheistic regime of this world.secular forces or even atheistic regime of this world.
Their sycophantic attitude towards even unjust and evil dictatorsTheir sycophantic attitude towards even unjust and evil dictators
with their un-Islamic policies (with their un-Islamic policies (TAGHUTTAGHUT), would baffle other true), would baffle other true
Muslims, yet we cannot denounce them asMuslims, yet we cannot denounce them as KAFIRUNKAFIRUN..
Howbeit, Allah SWT would certainly know who they are.Howbeit, Allah SWT would certainly know who they are.

“Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT –
(Evil Ones): from light they will lead them forth into the
depths of darkness. They will be companions of the fire,
to dwell therein (for ever).”

““When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hathWhen it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath
revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocritesrevealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocrites
((MunafiqunMunafiqun) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.”) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.”

Allah tells us that these hypocrites (Allah tells us that these hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN) and the) and the
Unbelievers (Unbelievers (KAFIRUNKAFIRUN) are in fact being led by) are in fact being led by TAGHUTTAGHUT, who is, who is
theirtheir WALIYWALIY (patron, protector, friend, helper, etc.).(patron, protector, friend, helper, etc.).
When judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along aWhen judged in the light of Islam, their life is moving along a
slippery downward path into further unbelief.slippery downward path into further unbelief.

“Behold, as for those who come to believe, and
then deny the truth, and again come to believe,
and again deny the truth, and thereafter grow
stubborn in their denial of the truth - Allah will not
forgive them, nor will He guide them in any way.
Announce thou to such hypocrites (MUNAFIQEEN)
that grievous suffering awaits them.”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138)

““As for those who take the (As for those who take the (KAFIREENKAFIREEN) deniers of the) deniers of the
truth for their allies in preference to the (truth for their allies in preference to the (MU’MINEENMU’MINEEN))
believers - do they hope to be honoured by them when,believers - do they hope to be honoured by them when,
behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”behold, all honour belongs to Allah [alone]?”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139-140Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139-140))

““And, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in thisAnd, indeed, He has enjoined upon you in this
divine writ that whenever you hear people denydivine writ that whenever you hear people deny
the truth of Allah's messages and mock at them,the truth of Allah's messages and mock at them,
you shall avoid their company until they begin toyou shall avoid their company until they begin to
talk of other thingstalk of other things - or else, verily, you will- or else, verily, you will
become like them. Behold, together with thosebecome like them. Behold, together with those
who deny the truth (who deny the truth (KAFIREENKAFIREEN) Allah will gather) Allah will gather
in hell the hypocrites (in hell the hypocrites (MUNAFIQEENMUNAFIQEEN).”).”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 139))

““O you who believe!O you who believe! Take notTake not for friends and protectorsfor friends and protectors
those who take your religion for a mockery or sportthose who take your religion for a mockery or sport,―,―
whether among those who received the Scripturewhether among those who received the Scripture
before you, or among those who reject Faith; but (bebefore you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be
conscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faithconscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith
(indeed).”(indeed).”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57))

“Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with you
unless you follow their form of religion.
Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only) Guidance."
Were you to follow their desires, after the knowledge
which has reached you, then would you find neither
protector nor Helper against Allah.”

““O ye who believe! take not the Jews and theO ye who believe! take not the Jews and the
Christians for yourChristians for your AULIYA’AULIYA’ (friends, helpers,(friends, helpers,
protectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectorsprotectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectors
to each other. Andto each other. And he amongst youhe amongst you that turns tothat turns to
them (for friendship, patronage)them (for friendship, patronage) is of themis of them. Verily. Verily
Allah guides not a people unjust.”Allah guides not a people unjust.”
((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51)

““O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacyO ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy
((bitaanahbitaanah**) those outside your ranks; they will not) those outside your ranks; they will not
fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rankfail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: rank
hatred has already appeared from their mouths; whathatred has already appeared from their mouths; what
their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plaintheir hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain
to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom.
((Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118Qur’an : Aali’Imran: 3:118))
*bitaanah : advisors, consultants, protectors, intimate friends, helpers ...

““There is the type of man whoseThere is the type of man whose speech about this world's lifespeech about this world's life
may dazzle theemay dazzle thee, and he calls Allah to witness about what is, and he calls Allah to witness about what is
in his heart; yet is he thein his heart; yet is he the most contentious of enemiesmost contentious of enemies.”.”
((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:204Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:204))

““ But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earthBut whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth
spreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilthspreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilth
and progeny: and Allah does not love corruption.and progeny: and Allah does not love corruption.
And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah," hisAnd whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah," his
false pride drives him into sinfalse pride drives him into sin: wherefore hell will be: wherefore hell will be
his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place!”his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place!”
((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:205-206Qur’an : Baqarah: 2:205-206))

““The Last Day (The Last Day (QIYAMAHQIYAMAH) will no come until) will no come until
the leaders of the Ummah mostly consists ofthe leaders of the Ummah mostly consists of
hypocrites (hypocrites (MUNAFIQUNMUNAFIQUN).”).”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad and TabaraniHadith reported by Ahmad and Tabarani))

““Verily, I fear most for you that will come uponVerily, I fear most for you that will come upon
(or afflict) you after me, is of the hypocrites(or afflict) you after me, is of the hypocrites
((MUNAFIQMUNAFIQ) who is eloquently learned.”) who is eloquently learned.”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad and TabaraniHadith reported by Ahmad and Tabarani))

““The most evil of people is a person who has ‘two-faces’The most evil of people is a person who has ‘two-faces’
- when coming to one group with one face and to- when coming to one group with one face and to
another group with another (different) face.”another group with another (different) face.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))

““And the signs of a hypocrite (And the signs of a hypocrite (MUNAFIQMUNAFIQ) are three :) are three :
[1] whenever he speaks, he lies;[1] whenever he speaks, he lies;
[2] whenever he make a promise, he renegade (break); and[2] whenever he make a promise, he renegade (break); and
[3] whenever he is accorded with a trust, he betrays it.”[3] whenever he is accorded with a trust, he betrays it.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))

ALLA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A-’UU-DZU-BIKA - MI-NAL – FAQ-RI –
WAL – KUFRI – WAL FU-SUU-QI - WASH- SHI-QAA-QI
WAN – NI-FAAQI – WAS – SUM- ‘A-TI – WAR – RIYAA’
“O Allah! I seek refuge in You ( to protect me ) from poverty,
disbelieve (ungratefulness), immorality (sinning), discord,
Hypocrisy, bragging and ostentation (show-off).”
(Extracted From ‘Al-Adzkaar’ of Imam An-Nawawi)

IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QAN
WAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAAN
WAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be trueO Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true
and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false andAnd make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”

IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QAN
WAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAAN
WAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be trueO Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true
and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false andAnd make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”TO BE CONTINUEDTO BE CONTINUED

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