Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail gives a presentation reflecting on being a Muslim. He discusses the importance of pursuing education and knowledge to fulfill religious obligations. Education should have specific objectives, like fulfilling duties through one's thoughts, words and deeds. The quality and depth of one's faith and spiritual station can increase or decrease, so Muslims must seek steadfastness from Allah. The ultimate goal is attaining Taqwa, or God-consciousness.

1. Presentation by: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail REFLECTIONS : “BEING A MUSLIM” ا تَّقُواْ اللَّهَ حَقَّ تُقَاتِهِ وَلَا تَمُوتُنَّ إِلَّا وَأَنتُم مُّسلِمُونَ “ ( O ye who believe!) Be conscious of (and fear) Allah as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam.” ( Qur’an: Surah Aali ‘Imran: 3: 102 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. 31 August 2010 CE 21 Ramadan 1431 AH

2. “ ... Each may have different ambition ... Yet all must strive to be the best in whatever endeavour one aims for... " AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010

3. “ The best amongst you is the one who learns the Qur’an and who teaches it.” (Hadith reported by Abu Dawud, Tirmidzi and Ibnu Majah ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010

4. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL “ O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah and His Messenger, when He calls you to that which will give you life; and know that Allah comes in between a man and his heart, and that it is He to whom ye shall (all) be gathered.” ( Qur’an: Anfaal 8: 24 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 “ Slideshare” is unable to upload Qur’anic Arabic fonts without error. Please check & refer to a Mushaf

5. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL “ O ye who believe! Give your response to Allah and His Messenger, when He calls you to that which will give you life; and know that Allah comes in between a man and his heart, and that it is He to whom ye shall (all) be gathered.” ( Qur’an: Anfaal 8: 24 ) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 “ Slideshare” is unable to upload Qur’anic Arabic fonts without error. Please check & refer to a Mushaf

6. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 ” ... and let not thine eyes pass beyond them (i.e. those remember Allah) seeking the pomp and glitter of this Life; nor obey any whose heart We have permitted to neglect the remembrance of Us, one who follows his own desires, whose case has gone beyond all bounds.” ( Qur’an: Surah al-Kahfi: 18: 28 ) “ Slideshare” is unable to upload Qur’anic Arabic fonts without error. Please check & refer to a Mushaf

7. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 “ (Say our life takes its) colour from Allah; and who could give a better colour (to life) than Allah? and it is He (Alone) Whom we worship. Say: Will ye dispute with us about Allah, seeing that He is our Lord and your Lord; that we are responsible for our doings and ye for yours; and that we are sincere (in our faith) in Him?” ( Qur’an: Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 138-139 ) “ Slideshare” is unable to upload Qur’anic Arabic fonts without error. Please check & refer to a Mushaf

8. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 ” So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith: (establish) Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on which He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by Allah: that is the standard Religion: but most among mankind understand not.” ( Qur’an: Surah Rum: 30: 30 ) “ Slideshare” is unable to upload Qur’anic Arabic fonts without error. Please check & refer to a Mushaf

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11. “ In as much as we are taught to focus on specific objectives to be attained, yet Islam always stress that we Muslims must always keep in view the bigger picture and the most important concern for our being created...” Do not put on “blinkers” or you will loose your way and be astray ( na-’uu-dzubillaah ! ) May Allah protect us all ! AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

12. SELF THE WORLD BODY MIND TONGUE HEART DESIRE TIME Relationship with the Self Nafs al-amarah (Commanding self) Link to various Quwwah (powers): [1] shahwiyya (desires) [2] ghadabiyya (anger) [3] ‘aqliyya (thoughts) Initial traits: [1] Appetite, [2] Emotion link to needs, [3] curiosity, memory, [4] imitative, see, listen & do, [5] application of basic sensory feelings Importance of linguistics to thoughts: عَلَّمَهُ الْبَيَانَ “ He has taught him speech (and Intelligence)” (Q: Ar-Rahman: 55: 4) AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

13. Islam : to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah. SELF KNOWLEDGE TEACHERS THE WORLD BODY MIND TONGUE HEART DESIRE PARENTS TIME Relationship with the Parents and Teacher Beginning of education: [1] Tarbiyya pertains to training of the soul still attached to desires, etc. Teacher/Educator: [1] Parent [2] Teacher Although ultimate is Knowledge, (both theoretical and practical) – initial disciplining, rote learning, memorization, etc. may be crucial. Obedience to Parents and teachers AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

14. “ Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: [1] To Love your Prophet ( s.a.w.), [2] And to love the Family members of his household ( Aali Muhammad ), [3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.” ( Hadith narrated by Tabrani ) SELF KNOWLEDGE TEACHERS THE WORLD PARENTS TIME RASULULLAH Relationship towards the Prophet s.a.w. his household & companions, and reciting al-Qur’an AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM أَدِّبُوْا أَوْلاَدَكُمْ عَلَى ثَلاثِ خِصَالٍ ، حُبِّ نَبِيِّكُمْ ، وَحُبِّ آلِ بَيْتِهِ ، وَتِلاَوُةِالْقُرْآنِ

15. “ Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: [1] To Love your Prophet ( s.a.w.), [2] And to love the Family members of his household ( Aali Muhammad ), [3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.” ( Hadith narrated by Tabrani ) SELF KNOWLEDGE TEACHERS THE WORLD PARENTS TIME ALLAH RASULULLAH Relationship towards the Prophet s.a.w. his household & companions, and reciting al-Qur’an AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM أَدِّبُوْا أَوْلاَدَكُمْ عَلَى ثَلاثِ خِصَالٍ ، حُبِّ نَبِيِّكُمْ ، وَحُبِّ آلِ بَيْتِهِ ، وَتِلاَوُةِالْقُرْآنِ

16. “ Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: [1] To Love your Prophet ( s.a.w.), [2] And to love the Family members of his household ( Aali Muhammad ), [3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.” ( Hadith narrated by Tabrani ) SELF KNOWLEDGE TEACHERS THE WORLD PARENTS TIME ALLAH RASULULLAH AL-QUR’AN AS-SUNNAH Relationship towards the Prophet s.a.w. his household & companions, and reciting al-Qur’an AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 HEREAFTER TASAWWUR ISLAM أَدِّبُوْا أَوْلاَدَكُمْ عَلَى ثَلاثِ خِصَالٍ ، حُبِّ نَبِيِّكُمْ ، وَحُبِّ آلِ بَيْتِهِ ، وَتِلاَوُةِالْقُرْآنِ

17. “ Educate (nurture) your children upon three things: [1] To Love your Prophet ( s.a.w.), [2] And to love the Family members of his household ( Aali Muhammad ), [3] and (learn) to recite Al-Qur’an.” ( Hadith narrated by Tabrani ) SELF KNOWLEDGE TEACHERS THE WORLD PARENTS TIME ALLAH RASULULLAH AHLIL-BAYTIHI ASHAABIHI AL-QUR’AN AS-SUNNAH Relationship towards the Prophet s.a.w. his household & companions, and reciting al-Qur’an HISTORY * Seerah Tashri’ Tabaqat Islamic S.E. Asia The World AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 HEREAFTER TASAWWUR ISLAM أَدِّبُوْا أَوْلاَدَكُمْ عَلَى ثَلاثِ خِصَالٍ ، حُبِّ نَبِيِّكُمْ ، وَحُبِّ آلِ بَيْتِهِ ، وَتِلاَوُةِالْقُرْآنِ

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22. SELF ALLAH RASULULLAH SIBLINGS KNOWLEDGE NEIGHBOURS AL-QUR’AN TEACHERS FELLOW MUSLIMS THE WORLD BODY MIND TONGUE HEART DESIRE AS-SUNNAH AHLIL-BAYTIHI ASHAABIHI IMAM MADZAAHIB FRIENDS PARENTS HEREAFTER TIME HEALTH CLASSMATES AL-UMMAH HISTORY AMBITIONS AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM

23. SELF ALLAH RASULULLAH SIBLINGS KNOWLEDGE NEIGHBOURS AL-QUR’AN TEACHERS FELLOW MUSLIMS THE WORLD BODY MIND TONGUE HEART DESIRE AS-SUNNAH AHLIL-BAYTIHI ASHAABIHI IMAM MADZAAHIB FRIENDS PARENTS HEREAFTER TIME HEALTH CLASSMATES AL-UMMAH HISTORY AMBITIONS AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM SPOUSE IN-LAWS WEALTH STATUS EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE CO-WORKERS CHILDREN

24. SELF ALLAH RASULULLAH SIBLINGS KNOWLEDGE NEIGHBOURS AL-QUR’AN TEACHERS FELLOW MUSLIMS NON-MUSLIMS THE WORLD BODY MIND TONGUE HEART DESIRE AS-SUNNAH AHLIL-BAYTIHI ASHAABIHI IMAM MADZAAHIB FRIENDS CO-WORKERS SPOUSE CHILDREN PARENTS WEALTH STATUS HEREAFTER TIME HEALTH AL-‘ULAMA CLASSMATE S EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE ANCESTORS AD-DA’WAH AL-UMMAH HISTORY MUJAAHID IN-LAWS NGO’s/Govt.Org’s AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM AMBITIONS

32. Rob-ba-naa – hab-la-naa –min – az- waa-ji-naa – wa- dzur-ri-yaa- ti-naa – qur-ro-ta- a’- yu-nin – waj-’al-naa – lil - mut-ta-qee-na – imaa-ma "Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous (i.e. people of TAQWA )." ( Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 74 ) DU’A OF THE TRUE SERVANTS OF ‘THE MOST COMPASSIONATE ‘ - AS TAUGHT BY ALLAH S.W.T. HIMSELF: AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 TASAWWUR ISLAM “ Slideshare” is unable to upload Qur’anic Arabic fonts without error. Please check & refer to a Mushaf

33. بُنِيَ اْلإِسْلاَمُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ “ Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) “ Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat as mere rituals, they are for your education and development” AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010 HOW HAVE YOU DEVELOPED?

34. Reflect upon the purpose and objective of Fasting in Ramadan ..... AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010

35. MUSLIM MU’MEEN MU H SEEN MU KH LISWEEN MUTTAQEEN LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT TOWARDS STATE OF TAQWA Believer Submission Best or righteous conduct Sincerity God-consciousness or Piety Extracted from: LESSONS ON ISLAMIC ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail AllRightsReserved©ZhulkefleeHjIsmail2010

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