The document provides information about an introductory course on Islam taught in Singapore. It covers topics like the different types of ritual impurities in Islam (najasaat), how to perform major (ghusl) and minor (wudu) ablutions, and things that invalidate wudu. The course aims to teach both converts and young Muslims about basic Islamic practices using a textbook and curriculum developed by the instructor.

1. “ A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL LESSON # 11[b] Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. “ To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALL UPDATED January 2012 Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pm Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ ARKAAN AL-ISLAM” Pillars of Islam (Submission) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL PRE-REQUISITE BEFORE PERFORMANCE OF SWOLAH

2. (The basic message of Islam) FARDHU’AIN : CONDUCTED BY USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK “ Beginners’ Manual on Islam ” IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

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8. ” Truly Allah loveth those who turn unto Him, and loveth those who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

10. “ And We send down upon you water from the skies, so that He might purify you thereby and free you from satan’s unclean whisperings, and strengthen your hearts and thus make firm your steps.” ( Qur’an: Anfal: 8:11 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

15. “ NAJIS MUTAWASITTAH” Impurities that requires general cleansing to remove traces of its texture, smell or colour, preferably by using clean water. On smooth surfaces, mere dry wiping may be acceptable. [1] (Carrion) Carcasses of dead animal [2] Blood including pus [3] Urine and excrement [4] Vomit What are these Najasat ? All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

16. “ NAJIS MUTAWASITTAH” Impurities that requires general cleansing to remove traces of its texture, smell or colour, preferably by using clean water. On smooth surfaces, mere dry wiping may be acceptable. [5] Madzi (prostatic fluid) [6] Wadi (white chalky discharge following urine) [7] Khamr’ (wine & intoxicant of this genre) What are these Najasat ? All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

18. ” Truly Allah loveth those who turn unto Him, and loveth those who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

21. ” “ If you are in a state of ceremonial impurity ( janaban ), bathe your whole body ( ghusl’ ).” ( Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 6 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

23. [1] When Muslim dies, his body has to be given the bath. [2] For woman, after menstruation / monthly period. [3] For woman who has lochia after childbirth (i.e. After post-natal bleeding has ceased). [4] When sexual penetration has occurred. In this case both (the male and female) are in a state of ceremonial impurity requiring the bath, even though the sexual act does not end in orgasmic discharge. [5] When semen - or sperm has been discharged (orgasm) by male or female, even without engaging in coitus, e.g. through “ wet- dreams ” , masturbation, etc. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

24. [1] Performance of SWOLAH . [2] Performance of TAWAF (circumambulation or going around the KA’ABAH ). [3] Touching or carrying the MUS-HAF – (Holy Qur’an which is totally in the Arabic script). [4] Reciting the Holy Qur’an ( TILAWAT ) as an act of devotion. But it is permissible in ‘ DZIKR ’ (daily utterances as form of remembrance), extol supplications and glorification of Allah. [5] To remain in a MASJID (mosque). All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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26. There are 2 important criteria to be fulfilled in ghusl ’ : [1] INTENTION ( NIYYAT ) [2] (TOTAL) WHOLE BODY IS WASHED All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

27. [1] Cleanse genitals ( istinja ’ ). [2] Wash face, hands up to elbows, wipe head and ears. [3] At the start of bath, ensure you formulate intention in your heart/mind in the language you understand, stipulating (the what & the why) for example: “ I am doing this obligatory bath (ghusl’) for the sake of Allah!” DETAILED: Sequential bath according to Sunnah All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) METHOD # 1

28. [4] Wash the head thoroughly * (including beard and sideburns, etc.) * Thoroughly entails rubbing over all parts of the body. If during the bath, soap or shampoo is used, ensure that you rinsed over it with water. If pouring water over it, three times is preferred. [5] Wash the right half of the body thoroughly, from shoulder down to the feet. [6] Wash the left half of the body thoroughly, from shoulder down to feet. DETAILED: Sequential bath according to Sunnah All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) METHOD # 1

30. “ O Ye who believe! When ye prepare for prayer (swolah), wash your faces and your hands (and arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water) and (wash) your feet to the ankles.” ( Qur’an: Ma’idah: 5: 7 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

32. DETAIL PERFORMANCE ACCORDING TO THE SUNNAH [1] Begin by reciting the “ Basmalah ”, wash hands up to wrists. [2] Rinse mouth by gargling; recommended to brush teeth & gum; insert water into nostril and cleanse. [3] Actual Wudhu’ begins when washing the face * , at which time one must formulate intention in one’s heart/mind in a language that one understands, e.g.: “ I am performing this Wudhu’ for the sake of Allah.” * Face constitute area from top of forehead down to the chin, and whole area between the ears. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

33. DETAIL PERFORMANCE ACCORDING TO THE SUNNAH [4] Then, wash the right hand up to the elbow, followed by the left. [5] The head is wipe with moistened hands, followed by wiping the ears. [6] The feet is then wash up to the ankles, right foot first followed by left – ensure water reaches in between toes and up the back of the heels. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

34. DETAIL PERFORMANCE ACCORDING TO THE SUNNAH [a] Washing must follow sequence as stated in Q:5:7 – face, hands up to elbows, wipe head and then wash feet up to ankles. [b] It is recommended to use running tap water; but when using water in container, ensure that it is not unduly contaminated when one uses it. [c] It is recommended that washing be done 3 times, although once may suffice. [d] Extending washing slightly beyond the stipulated area is recommended. NOTE: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

35. Video Clip downloaded courtesy of AlHidayah Centre Portal (Perth) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

36. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) The following may cause wudhu’ to be nullified in which case, wudhu’ has to be re-taken before one can perform Swolah: [1] when impurities proceed from the ‘two lower openings’ viz. Stool, gas, worm, urine, seminal or prostatic fluid ( madzi ); [2] when one looses consciousness through sleep, drowsiness, fainting, etc.; [3] when one touches, with the bare palm of the hands, any genitals including one’s own; [4] bare skin contact with person of the opposite gender whose relationship is within marriageable degree.

37. “ And if ye find no water, then take for yourselves clean sand or earth and rub therewith your faces and hands.” ( Qur’an: Al-Maa-idah: 5: 6 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

39. ” O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer” ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

40. [1] One must ensure that the dress/attire used for swolah clean from “ najasat ” (impurities). [2] For ladies, the area of coverage is the whole body except for the face and the palms of the hands – (shape of the woman must be concealed by wearing loose clothing). [3] For men, the area between the navel and the knees must not be exposed. [4] Of course the material used must not be transparent. [5] And the dress, attire / matt, used are obtained legally or from ‘ halal ’ income or means. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

41. “ (Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of the) earth pure and as a place for prostration ( masjidan ); thus wherever a person finds himself to be, let him perform his swolah at that place which he can find (himself to be).” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and Ahmad ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

43. “ set up regular prayers: for such prayers are enjoined on believers at stated times.” ( Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

45. “ now shall We turn thee to a Qiblah that shall please thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; wherever ye are turn your faces in that direction.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

47. FIVE PRE-REQUISITES FOR SWOLAH CULTURE OF HYGEINE; CLEANLINESS; MANAGEMENT OF PURITY OF WATER WATER ENGINEERING, AQUA-DUCT, FOUNTAINS, STREAMS, IRRIGATION BATHING , (HAMAM) BATHE HOUSES All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

48. MODEST DRESSING; ADDED TO VARIETY OF ETHNICITIES; FIVE PRE-REQUISITES FOR SWOLAH PROLIFERATION OF USE OF VARIOUS CLOTHES All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

49. FIVE PRE-REQUISITES FOR SWOLAH MOSQUES, RESPECT FOR ALL SURFACES ON THIS EARTH , All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

50. FIVE PRE-REQUISITES FOR SWOLAH ASTRONOMY, CHRONOMETER, PRAYER TIME-TABLE All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

51. FIVE PRE-REQUISITES FOR SWOLAH ASTROLABE, COMPASSES, NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS, MAPS, DIERCTION AND ORIENTATION GUIDE. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

52. "O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring (who establish regular Prayer) O our Lord! and accept Thou my Supplication. "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness― for me, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established!" ( Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 40-41 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

53. ‘ O All a h, make me of those who return to You often in repentance and make me of those who remain clean and pure.’ All aa- hum-maj-’al-nee minat-taw-w aa- bee-na waj-’al-nee minal-muta- twa ah-hi-reen. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

54. ‘ How perfect You are O All a h, and I praise You, I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except You, I seek Your forgiveness and turn in repentance to You.’ Sub- Haa- na kal-l aa humma wa-bi H am-dika ash-hadu an l aa il aa- ha il-l aa anta as-tagh-firuka wa-a-too-bu- ilayk. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

55. “ (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).” JAZALLAA-HU ‘AN-NAA MUHAM-MADAN SWOL-LAL-LAAHU ‘ ALAY-HI WA- AA-LIHI WA-SAL-LA-MA – MAA HU-WA AH-LUHU All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

56. “ And may the Salutations of Allah and peace be upon our Leader Muhammad and his family and Companions. And all praises belongs to Allah, Lord Sustainer of the worlds.” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

57. ” Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers! And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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