Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail gives a talk on understanding the Qur'anic message. He discusses the importance of learning and teaching the Quran. He emphasizes that life should be lived as constant worship ('ibadah) of Allah through knowledge and good deeds, and that worldly desires are fleeting while rewards in the afterlife are far better. He provides examples of litanies (awrad) from the Sunnah to incorporate remembrance of Allah throughout the day.

1. BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL SINGAPURA UNDERSTANDING QUR’ANIC MESSAGE IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB” DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE 9 OCTOBER 2011 (SUNDAY) 3 PM @ THE GALAXY Muslim Converts Assn. Spore GEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) SURAH AL-JATSIYAH: 45 AYAT 23

2. "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO TEACHES IT"- ( HADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.A.W .) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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4. “ HAST THOU ever considered [the kind of man] who makes his own desires his deity, and whom Allah has [thereupon] let go astray, knowing [that his mind is closed to all guidance], and whose hearing and heart He has sealed, and upon whose sight He has placed a veil? Who, then, could guide him after Allah [has abandoned him]? Will you not, then, bethink your­selves? “ ( Qur’an: Jatsiyah: 45: 23 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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6. “ SAY: "O Allah, Lord of all dominion! Thou grant dominion unto whom Thou will, and take away dominion from whom Thou will; and Thou exalt whom Thou willt, and abase whom Thou will. In Thy hand is all good. Verily, Thou hast the power to will anything. “ ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 26 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

7. “ Do they seek, perchance, a faith (religion) other than in Allah, although it is unto Him that whatever is in the heavens and on earth surrenders itself, willingly or unwillingly, since unto Him all must return?” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

8. RO-DwEE-NAA BIL-LAAHI ROB-BA(N), WA-BIL IS-LAA-MI-DEE-NA (N), WA-BI-MU H AM-MADIN-NABIY-YA “ We are pleased with Allah as our Lord, Islam as our Religion, and Muhammad as our Prophet” REMEMBER ALWAYS ! AND TO REMIND EACH OTHER AMONGST US … All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

9. YAA-DzAL-JA-LAA-LI WAL-IK-RAAM AMIT-NAA- ‘ALAA - DEE-NIL-IS-LAAM “ O Possessor of Majesty and Generosity! Cause our death to be (while submitting to Allah’s Will) in Islam” REMEMBER ALWAYS ! AND TO REMIND EACH OTHER AMONGST US … All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

10. “ And [tell them that] I have not created the invisible beings and men to any end other than that they may [know and] worship Me. [But withal,] no sustenance do I ever demand of them, nor do I demand that they feed Me: for, verily, Allah Himself is the Provider of all sustenance, the Lord of all might, the Eternal! .” ( Qur’an: Dzaariyat: 51: 56-59 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

13. “ And nothing is the life of this world but a play and a passing delight; and the life in the hereafter is by far the better for all who are conscious of Allah. Will you not, then, use your reason? ” ( Qur’an: An’am: 6: 32 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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15. “ ALLURING unto man is the enjoyment of worldly desires through women, and children, and heaped-up treasures of gold and silver, and horses of high mark, and cattle, and lands. All this may be enjoyed in the life of this world - but the most beauteous of all goals is with God. “ ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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17. “ Say: "Shall I tell you of better things than those [earthly joys]? For the God-conscious there are, with their Sustainer, gardens through which running waters flow, therein to abide, and spouses pure, and Allah's goodly acceptance." And Allah sees all that is in [the hearts of] His servants - “ ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 15 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

29. “ The best ones amongst you is the person who makes your remember Allah when you look upon him; and whenever he speaks it increases you your knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deeds it inspires (motivates) you to strive for your Hereafter.” ( Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a .) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

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31. “ O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and grant us the ability to follow it. And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant us the ability to reject it.” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

32. O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us. O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

33. O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

34. Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

35. O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

36. And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

37. And do not let us be protected (by others) except only with Your Protection (as our Guardian). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

38. And do not make us to be of those who differ from Your command and who are disobedient towards You. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

39. And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

40. And there is no power nor strength except with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

41. And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

42. And all the Praises belongs to Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the world All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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