Ramadan Teachings on Fasting and Quran Revelation

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
TADZKIRAH RAMADHAN - 2013 (1434H)TADZKIRAH RAMADHAN - 2013 (1434H)
Surah 2Surah 2
AL-BAQARAHAL-BAQARAH
Verse 185Verse 185
LESSONS TO BE LEARNT AND EXPERIENCED IN RAMADHAN
IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”
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““The best amongst you is the one who learns theThe best amongst you is the one who learns the
Qur’an and who teaches (it to others).”Qur’an and who teaches (it to others).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
FROM PREVIOUS SESSIONFROM PREVIOUS SESSION

We praise and thank Allah SWT for guiding and granting us theWe praise and thank Allah SWT for guiding and granting us the
favour of being in this month of much blessings and bestowals,favour of being in this month of much blessings and bestowals,
RAMARAMADHDHANAN the month in which the Qur’an was revealed in asthe month in which the Qur’an was revealed in as
((HUDAHUDA) Guidance for mankind and the () Guidance for mankind and the (BAYYINATBAYYINAT) explanation of) explanation of
its Guidance, and providing us with the (its Guidance, and providing us with the (FURQANFURQAN) Criteria (to know) Criteria (to know
truth from falsehood; right from wrong, good from evil etc.) . It istruth from falsehood; right from wrong, good from evil etc.) . It is
marked with command for us to observe the daily fasting:marked with command for us to observe the daily fasting:

””O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to youO ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed toas it was prescribed to
those before youthose before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraintthat ye may (learn ) self-restraint ( having( having TAQWATAQWA
– i.e. state of consciousness of Allah).―”– i.e. state of consciousness of Allah).―”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))
We praise and thank Allah SWT for guiding and granting us theWe praise and thank Allah SWT for guiding and granting us the
favour of being in this month of much blessings and bestowals,favour of being in this month of much blessings and bestowals,
RAMARAMADHDHANAN the month in which the Qur’an was revealed in asthe month in which the Qur’an was revealed in as
((HUDAHUDA) Guidance for mankind and the () Guidance for mankind and the (BAYYINATBAYYINAT) explanation of) explanation of
its Guidance, and providing us with the (its Guidance, and providing us with the (FURQANFURQAN) Criteria (to know) Criteria (to know
truth from falsehood; right from wrong, good from evil etc.) . It istruth from falsehood; right from wrong, good from evil etc.) . It is
marked with command for us to observe the daily fasting:marked with command for us to observe the daily fasting:

We are then provided with the further explanation of thisWe are then provided with the further explanation of this
command – its aim, important guideline, its true purpose, etc. :command – its aim, important guideline, its true purpose, etc. :

We are then provided with the further explanation of thisWe are then provided with the further explanation of this
command – its aim, important guideline, its true purpose, etc. :command – its aim, important guideline, its true purpose, etc. :
““((Fasting) for a fixed number of daysFasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill; but if any of you is ill
or on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up)or on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up)
from days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is afrom days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is a
ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that willransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will
give more of his own free-will―it is better for him, and it isgive more of his own free-will―it is better for him, and it is
better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.”better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.”

Allah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect ofAllah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect of
RAMARAMADHDHANAN – its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an :– its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an :

Allah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect ofAllah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect of
RAMARAMADHDHANAN – its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an :– its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an :
””RamaRamadhdhan is the (month)an is the (month) in which was sent down thein which was sent down the
Qur'an as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidanceQur'an as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance
and judgment (between right and wrong). So everyone ofand judgment (between right and wrong). So everyone of
you who is present (at his home) during that month shouldyou who is present (at his home) during that month should
spent it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, thespent it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the
prescribed period (should be made up) by days later”prescribed period (should be made up) by days later”

““When My servants (When My servants (‘I-BAAD‘I-BAAD) ask thee concerning Me,) ask thee concerning Me,
(tell them) I am indeed ((tell them) I am indeed (QO-REEBQO-REEB) close (to them) …”) close (to them) …”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186))
In previous week, we highlighted Allah’s SWT message aboutIn previous week, we highlighted Allah’s SWT message about
His intimate connection to His servants/devotees :His intimate connection to His servants/devotees :

“…“… I respond (I respond (U-JEE-BUU-JEE-BU )) to the prayer (to the prayer ( DA’-WADA’-WA) of every suppliant) of every suppliant
((DAA-’INDAA-’IN) when he calleth on Me () when he calleth on Me (DA-’ANDA-’AN); let them also with a will); let them also with a will
respond (respond (YAS-TA-JEE-BUU-LIYAS-TA-JEE-BUU-LI) to Me (i.e. to My call, command) and) to Me (i.e. to My call, command) and
((YU’-MINUUYU’-MINUU) believe in Me; that they may walk (guided) in the right) believe in Me; that they may walk (guided) in the right
way (way (YAR-SHUDUUNYAR-SHUDUUN).”).”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186))
In previous week, we highlighted Allah’s SWT message aboutIn previous week, we highlighted Allah’s SWT message about
His intimate connection to His servants/devotees :His intimate connection to His servants/devotees :

And we are reminded of another verse in similar vein :And we are reminded of another verse in similar vein :
““And We have already created man and know what his soulAnd We have already created man and know what his soul
((NAFSNAFS) whispers to him, and We are () whispers to him, and We are (AQRABUAQRABU) closer to him) closer to him
than [his] jugular vein (than [his] jugular vein (HABLUL-WAREEDHABLUL-WAREED)”)”
((Qur’an: Qaf: 50: 16Qur’an: Qaf: 50: 16))

”” Allah intends every facility (Allah intends every facility (YUSRAYUSRA) for you He does not want) for you He does not want
to put you to difficulties (to put you to difficulties (‘USRA‘USRA).”).”
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,
SURAH-BAQARAH: 2: VERSE : 185

SUB-HAANALLAHSUB-HAANALLAH
(Glory be the Most Exalted and Transcendent Allah)(Glory be the Most Exalted and Transcendent Allah)
Allah, in this verse clarify a principle in Islam, to refute theAllah, in this verse clarify a principle in Islam, to refute the
wrong notion which many people have regarding itswrong notion which many people have regarding its
commandments and teachings.commandments and teachings.
Mankind by nature is (Mankind by nature is (NAFSNAFS) self-centered, very attached to his) self-centered, very attached to his
desires (desires (HAWAHAWA’’). And ‘). And ‘AL-ISLAMAL-ISLAM’ essentially directs mankind to’ essentially directs mankind to
submit his will (and desire) to the will of Allah – much of whichsubmit his will (and desire) to the will of Allah – much of which
requires him to oppose his base desire for a higher good. Therefore,requires him to oppose his base desire for a higher good. Therefore,
without knowledge and appreciation of higher wisdom, manywithout knowledge and appreciation of higher wisdom, many
erroneously conclude that many of these teachings are ‘erroneously conclude that many of these teachings are ‘difficultdifficult’.’.

The term ‘The term ‘difficultdifficult’ originally meant “’ originally meant “something which is beyondsomething which is beyond
one’s capacity to doone’s capacity to do..” Yet, today people misuse this word and apply it” Yet, today people misuse this word and apply it
to things or practices which are to their opinion, to be extraneous,to things or practices which are to their opinion, to be extraneous,
cumbersome, troublesome, or disliked etc. whereas these are in factcumbersome, troublesome, or disliked etc. whereas these are in fact
within their ability and capability to do.within their ability and capability to do.
Here, although focusing on fasting, it is a classic example for all HisHere, although focusing on fasting, it is a classic example for all His
command which Allah wants Muslims to know (by experiencing)command which Allah wants Muslims to know (by experiencing)
RamaRamadhdhan that in fact itan that in fact it can be done with easecan be done with ease. From this specific. From this specific
example of worship i.e.example of worship i.e. FASTINGFASTING (one which directly discipline our(one which directly discipline our
desires -desires - HAWAHAWA’ and is contrary to its demand), it actually reflect the’ and is contrary to its demand), it actually reflect the
general principle regarding all other Muslimsgeneral principle regarding all other Muslims ‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH (formal(formal
devotional practices and laws) too.devotional practices and laws) too.

If we honestly reflect, in RamaIf we honestly reflect, in Ramadhdhan it can be proven, for example. :an it can be proven, for example. :
How easy to wake up early; be engaged in night devotion withHow easy to wake up early; be engaged in night devotion with
passion; performing prayers in congregation and attending beneficialpassion; performing prayers in congregation and attending beneficial
gatherings; avoiding what may nullify our fast; increasing charity andgatherings; avoiding what may nullify our fast; increasing charity and
good works towards others; etc.good works towards others; etc.
Although one has to overcome the initial ‘Although one has to overcome the initial ‘reluctance, laziness orreluctance, laziness or
inconvenienceinconvenience’ which our’ which our NAFSNAFS (lower desire and ego) may tend to(lower desire and ego) may tend to
view these to be, yet over time Muslims attitude can be changed withview these to be, yet over time Muslims attitude can be changed with
patient perseverance.patient perseverance.
Generally, within RamaGenerally, within Ramadhdhan, Allah SWT in fact is teaching us byan, Allah SWT in fact is teaching us by
experiencing them, that all His command indeed is easy, not difficult.experiencing them, that all His command indeed is easy, not difficult.

The relevant question we should ask : “The relevant question we should ask : “How can we maintain theseHow can we maintain these
even after Ramaeven after Ramadhdhan?an? ””
The answer is :” We can,The answer is :” We can, BI IDZ-NILLAH!BI IDZ-NILLAH! if we continue to applyif we continue to apply
similar principles in observing our duty as Muslims like that insimilar principles in observing our duty as Muslims like that in
RamaRamadhdhan”. Amongst others:an”. Amongst others:
[1][1] Begin every day by having strong and sincere resolve withBegin every day by having strong and sincere resolve with
formulation of intention daily i.e.formulation of intention daily i.e. NIYYATNIYYAT withwith DU’ADU’A attached toattached to
reliance and belief (reliance and belief (IIMANIIMAN) upon Allah’s guardianship over all His) upon Allah’s guardianship over all His
goodly servants.goodly servants.
[2][2] Have good opinion (Have good opinion (HUSNU DZONNHUSNU DZONN) and trusting Allah SWT) and trusting Allah SWT
((TAWAKKULTAWAKKUL) with patient perseverance () with patient perseverance (SwSwOBROBR).).

[3][3] Whenever tempted, look ahead towards the awaited victory,Whenever tempted, look ahead towards the awaited victory,
success and hoping for the reward awaiting (success and hoping for the reward awaiting (IHTISABIHTISAB), not the current), not the current
worldly situation which is but a temporary test that soon will end.worldly situation which is but a temporary test that soon will end.
[4][4] With every success achieved daily, to increase in being GratefulWith every success achieved daily, to increase in being Grateful
((SHAKURSHAKUR). To regard whatever achieved as a precious gift from Allah.). To regard whatever achieved as a precious gift from Allah.

[5][5] Avoid being vain-glorious or conceited, and regard one’s acts ofAvoid being vain-glorious or conceited, and regard one’s acts of
obedience and achievement in fulfilling our duties as something normalobedience and achievement in fulfilling our duties as something normal
and ordinary as with everyone else. This requires constant vigilanceand ordinary as with everyone else. This requires constant vigilance
over our state of sincerity (over our state of sincerity (IKHLASwIKHLASw) and avoiding ostentatious and) and avoiding ostentatious and
bragging (bragging (RIYARIYA’)’)
[6][6] Remember that ultimately it is Allah SWT, the One Who is all-Remember that ultimately it is Allah SWT, the One Who is all-
seeing, that is judging us and our deeds (seeing, that is judging us and our deeds (MURAQOBAHMURAQOBAH).).

”” (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period(He wants you) to complete the prescribed period
((TUK-MILUL-’ID-DATTUK-MILUL-’ID-DAT) ….”) ….”
MOSTMOST

The pillar of submission (The pillar of submission (ARKAA-N AL ISLAMARKAA-N AL ISLAM), are in fact essential), are in fact essential
building blocks to change, reform, mould and set us towards a truebuilding blocks to change, reform, mould and set us towards a true
disposition of one whose submission / obedience to Allah becomesdisposition of one whose submission / obedience to Allah becomes
consistently upheld (consistently upheld (ISTIQOMAHISTIQOMAH) with patience-constancy () with patience-constancy (AS-SwOBRAS-SwOBR).).
To succeed, especially when this involve reforming, disciplining andTo succeed, especially when this involve reforming, disciplining and
changing bad habits, the appropriate period of constant applicationchanging bad habits, the appropriate period of constant application
(practice) is vital. Human disposition ((practice) is vital. Human disposition (AKHLAQAKHLAQ) can be changed with) can be changed with
persistent practice over a period of time.persistent practice over a period of time.
As in the month of RamaAs in the month of Ramadhdhan, the proof of this principle in self-an, the proof of this principle in self-
reform is annually demonstrated, not just as exception, individually, butreform is annually demonstrated, not just as exception, individually, but
collectively as a general phenomena on a global scale. So never despaircollectively as a general phenomena on a global scale. So never despair
from striving to be better and complete the ‘prescribed’ course.from striving to be better and complete the ‘prescribed’ course.

”” (He wants you) … ((He wants you) … (TUKAB-BIRULLAHTUKAB-BIRULLAH) to glorify Him in that He) to glorify Him in that He
has guided you (has guided you (MAA HADAA-KUMMAA HADAA-KUM) ..”) ..”
MOSTMOST

The success in RamaThe success in Ramadhdhan is for Muslims to experience Allah’san is for Muslims to experience Allah’s
guidance throughout this blessed month, such that it transformedguidance throughout this blessed month, such that it transformed
whole community as worshippers and devotees of His Last Messengerwhole community as worshippers and devotees of His Last Messenger
Muhammad s.a.a.w.Muhammad s.a.a.w.
Remember that in achieving the feat of obedience and heightenedRemember that in achieving the feat of obedience and heightened
spirituality and goodness, the laudation, praise and glory belongs tospirituality and goodness, the laudation, praise and glory belongs to
and rightfully is to be directed to Allah.and rightfully is to be directed to Allah.
It is Allah’s guidance, with many blessings, bestowals and favoursIt is Allah’s guidance, with many blessings, bestowals and favours
from Him which ought to be experienced, reflected upon andfrom Him which ought to be experienced, reflected upon and
appreciated. The Ramaappreciated. The Ramadhdhan experience thenceforth become as proof, aan experience thenceforth become as proof, a
standard template of obedience and worship that the Muslim, in factstandard template of obedience and worship that the Muslim, in fact
can and should be steadfast upon, until the next Ramacan and should be steadfast upon, until the next Ramadhdhan.an.

”” (He wants you) … and perchance ye shall be grateful(He wants you) … and perchance ye shall be grateful
((TASH-KURUNTASH-KURUN).”).”
MOSTMOST

Muslims celebrate with display of gratitude to Allah, withMuslims celebrate with display of gratitude to Allah, with
determination to cherish the heightened spiritual state.determination to cherish the heightened spiritual state.
Muslims then becomes as the Divinely-guided community for otherMuslims then becomes as the Divinely-guided community for other
nations to witness and hopefully they too be guided to emulate.nations to witness and hopefully they too be guided to emulate.
True Muslims’ submission and obedience to Allah is as gratefulTrue Muslims’ submission and obedience to Allah is as grateful
servants (‘servants (‘ABDAN SHAKUURAABDAN SHAKUURA). In fact this virtue (). In fact this virtue (SHAKURSHAKUR) differentiate:) differentiate:
Muslim who is a Believer (Muslim who is a Believer (MU’MEENMU’MEEN) from one who, although Muslim) from one who, although Muslim
yet he may be a hypocrite (yet he may be a hypocrite (MUNAFEEQMUNAFEEQ););
…… between those Muslims who have successfully freed themselvesbetween those Muslims who have successfully freed themselves
from their desires (from their desires (HAWA’HAWA’) with those who are still enslaved by them;) with those who are still enslaved by them;
…… between the truly ‘reformed’ from those still adamant to remain inbetween the truly ‘reformed’ from those still adamant to remain in
‘delinquency’; etc.‘delinquency’; etc.

Therefore be reminded that theTherefore be reminded that the EID-UL-FITR’EID-UL-FITR’ is to be celebrated :is to be celebrated :
 with a sense of ‘with a sense of ‘gratitudegratitude’ not ‘’ not ‘reliefrelief’;’;
 as ‘as ‘repentantrepentant’ servants not ‘’ servants not ‘escaped prisonersescaped prisoners’;’;
 as united global community committed in purpose of attestation to theas united global community committed in purpose of attestation to the
Oneness of God (Oneness of God (TAUTAUHHEEDEED) bound into the true brotherhood of) bound into the true brotherhood of
mankind (mankind (INSAANINSAAN), although multi-ethnic yet committed to serve Him;), although multi-ethnic yet committed to serve Him;
 A community although imperfect with many shortcomings, seeks to gainA community although imperfect with many shortcomings, seeks to gain
perfection and indeed can and is determined to gain with striving, onlyperfection and indeed can and is determined to gain with striving, only
by abiding to and conforming with the perfected teachings of Allah andby abiding to and conforming with the perfected teachings of Allah and
His Messenger s.a.w. (His Messenger s.a.w. (DEEN-UL-KAAMILDEEN-UL-KAAMIL).).

Therefore be reminded that theTherefore be reminded that the EID-UL-FITR’EID-UL-FITR’ is to be celebrated with :is to be celebrated with :
 as a community who bear witness ofas a community who bear witness of Al-IslamAl-Islam to other nations notto other nations not
‘showing off personal glory and affluence’;‘showing off personal glory and affluence’;
 an inclusive community that invites others to join its fold too, throughan inclusive community that invites others to join its fold too, through
peaceful means with practical example and of (peaceful means with practical example and of (DA’AWAHDA’AWAH) inviting with) inviting with
knowledge of the truth, not by force nor by deception ; a communityknowledge of the truth, not by force nor by deception ; a community
that reminds others of the teachings and practices of past prophets,that reminds others of the teachings and practices of past prophets,
inviting mankind back to their primordial innocence (inviting mankind back to their primordial innocence (FIFITwTwRAHRAH) of) of
become the servant of God not of passion and materialism;become the servant of God not of passion and materialism;

 As a community purged of past ‘habit’, re-invigorated with DivineAs a community purged of past ‘habit’, re-invigorated with Divine
guidance and blessings, renewed with repentance and Forgiveness,guidance and blessings, renewed with repentance and Forgiveness,
ever more determined to face further challenges till anotherever more determined to face further challenges till another
RamaRamadhdhan;an;
 to as a community exuding Mercy and Compassion for the lessto as a community exuding Mercy and Compassion for the less
fortunate not of self-indulgence, excesses and rivalry;fortunate not of self-indulgence, excesses and rivalry;
 as a community of the middle-path (as a community of the middle-path (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) whose) whose
ultimate goal is the life in the Hereafter but does not neglected theultimate goal is the life in the Hereafter but does not neglected the
importance of their striving for the good life in this world;importance of their striving for the good life in this world;
Therefore be reminded that theTherefore be reminded that the EID-UL-FITR’EID-UL-FITR’ is to be celebrated with :is to be celebrated with :

““Seek by means of the wealth that Allah hasSeek by means of the wealth that Allah has
granted you the Abode of the Hereafter, but forgetgranted you the Abode of the Hereafter, but forget
not your share in this worldnot your share in this world and do good as Allahand do good as Allah
has been good to youhas been good to you and do not strive to createand do not strive to create
mischief in the land, for Allah loves not those whomischief in the land, for Allah loves not those who
create mischief."create mischief."
((Qur’an: Qasas : 20: 77Qur’an: Qasas : 20: 77))

““Have you ever considered (the kind of man) whoHave you ever considered (the kind of man) who
makes his own desires as his deitiesmakes his own desires as his deities? Then would? Then would
you be responsible for him? “you be responsible for him? “
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43))

““By theBy the NAFSNAFS (Soul, or self) , and the(Soul, or self) , and the
proportion and order given to it;proportion and order given to it;
And its enlightenment as to its wrong andAnd its enlightenment as to its wrong and
its right;―its right;―
Truly he succeeds that purifies it,Truly he succeeds that purifies it,
And he fails that corrupts it!”And he fails that corrupts it!”
((Qur’an: as-Shams: 91: 7-10Qur’an: as-Shams: 91: 7-10))

(Say:) ”Behold, my prayer, and [all] my acts of worship,
my living and my dying are for God [Allah alone, Who
is], the Sustainer of all the worlds, in whose divinity
none has a share: for thus have I been bidden – and I
shall [always] be foremost among those who surrender
themselves to Him (MUSLIMEEN).”
(Qur’an: Surah al-An’am:6:162)

““O ye who believe! (Be conscious of and ) Fear Allah andO ye who believe! (Be conscious of and ) Fear Allah and letlet
every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for theevery soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the
morrow.morrow. Yea, (be conscious of and) fear Allah: for Allah is well-Yea, (be conscious of and) fear Allah: for Allah is well-
acquainted with (all) that ye do. And be ye not like those whoacquainted with (all) that ye do. And be ye not like those who
forgot Allah; and He made them forget their own souls! suchforgot Allah; and He made them forget their own souls! such
are the rebellious transgressors!are the rebellious transgressors! Not equal are the CompanionsNot equal are the Companions
of the Fire and the Companions of the Gardenof the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: it is the: it is the
Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”Companions of the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”
((Qur’an: Surah al-Hashr: 59: 18-20Qur’an: Surah al-Hashr: 59: 18-20))

““Be conscious of Allah (Be conscious of Allah (TAQWATAQWA) wherever you may be,) wherever you may be,
and follow-up whatever misdeeds you may haveand follow-up whatever misdeeds you may have
committed (as reparation) by doing (more) righteouscommitted (as reparation) by doing (more) righteous
deeds, (for these) shall efface them (the negative effectdeeds, (for these) shall efface them (the negative effect
of these misdeeds), and interact with people in the bestof these misdeeds), and interact with people in the best
manner of disposition (i.e. adopt a noble charactermanner of disposition (i.e. adopt a noble character
((AKHLAQ HASSANAHAKHLAQ HASSANAH) - towards people).”) - towards people).”
((Hadith reported by Tabarani from Abi DzarHadith reported by Tabarani from Abi Dzar))

”(FA - AQEEM) So set thou thy face steadily and truly to
the faith: (establish) Allah's handiwork according to
(FITwRAH) the pattern on which He has made mankind:
(LAA TAB-DEE-LA , LI-KHOL-QILLAAH) no change (let
there be) in the work (wrought) by Allah: that is the
standard Religion: but most among mankind understand
not.”
((Surah Rum: 30: 30Surah Rum: 30: 30))

““ When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person)When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person)
the worldly things which he loves, although he is uponthe worldly things which he loves, although he is upon
disobedience (towards Allah), verily that isdisobedience (towards Allah), verily that is ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ (which only(which only
cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).”cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))

““Let notLet not the (uninhibited) free disposal (and affluence) of thethe (uninhibited) free disposal (and affluence) of the
disbelievers throughout the landdisbelievers throughout the land deceive youdeceive you. [It is but] a small. [It is but] a small
enjoyment; then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is theenjoyment; then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the
resting place.”resting place.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197))

May Allah grant us all, and all our beloved family andMay Allah grant us all, and all our beloved family and
companions, the success (companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance) and the Guidance
((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and
Mercy (Mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
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