The document provides an overview of an Islamic studies course on the concept of "adab" (good manners/etiquette). It defines adab as good breeding, decency, nurture, refinement and social grace. The course will explore adab's relationship to justice, morality and proper conduct through analysis of Quranic verses and hadith. It also announces the start date, time and location of the 16-week course series.

1. Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc.” sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice LESSONS ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADAB By: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail Insha’Allah -This is a follow-up course, after completion of 18 weeks course on the kitab “ Ta’lim al-Muta’allim Tariqit Ta’allum ” of Sheikh Tajuddin Nu’man Zarnuji Beginning (12th October 2011) Every Wednesday night @ 8pm Wisma Indah 448 Changi Rd,#02-00 (Next to Masjid Kassim), LESSON#1 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASSIONATE MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) 2 ND RUN OF THE MODULE

2. “ LESSON ON ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF ADAB” Intermediate Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults 16 weekly class starting: 12 OCTOBER 2011 Every Wednesday night @ 8pm – 10pm Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim ANNOUNCING START OF ANOTHER CYCLE OF THIS MODULE For further information and registration contact Sameer Abdul Jalil (9669 8512) - or e-mail <sameer_al_abd@yahoo.com> Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc .” sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice Course conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail DUE TO REQUEST All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) AA-DAAB

3. RASULULLAH S.A.W. SAID : All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ The best among you is the one who learn the Qur’an and who teaches (it to others).” ( Hadith narrated by Bukhary )

4. “ Although ultimately Islamic teaching advocates Ihsan and Rahma h (Doing good and spreading Mercy), this can only be pursued firstly with establishing Truth and Justice ( Haqq and ‘Adala ).” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

5. “ Allah witnesses that there is no deity except Him, and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is] maintaining [creation] in justice (QISTw). There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.&quot; ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 18 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

6. “ STANDING FIRM UPON ‘ADL (JUSTICE), I H SAN (DOING GOOD), GIVING WHAT IS THE DUE RIGHT TOWARDS OTHERS ...” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

8. “ Behold, Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and the giving (i.e. generosity) to kith and kin (i.e. fellow man), and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.” ( Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16 : 90 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

9. “ O ye who believe! stand out firmly for justice (QISTw), as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin ...” ( Qur’an: an-Nisa’: 4 : 135 All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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13. “ The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed; And the herbs (or stars) and the trees-both (alike) bow in adoration. And the Firmament has He raised high, and He has set up the balance (of Justice), in order that ye may not transgress (due) balance (QISTw). So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the balance.” ( Qur’an: ar-Rahmaan: 55 : 5-9 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

14. “ 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: ar-Rum: 30 : 30 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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16. “ O ye who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing (QISTw), and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice (‘ADL). Be just (A’DILU): that is next to Piety (TAQWA): and fear Allah, for Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.” ( Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5 : 8 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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21. So to that [religion of Allah] invite, [O Muhammad], and remain on a right course as you are commanded and do not follow their inclinations but say, &quot;I have believed in what Allah has revealed of the Qur'an, and I have been commanded to do justice among you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord. For us are our deeds, and for you your deeds. There is no [need for] argument between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is the [final] destination.” ( Qur’an: Shura: 42 : 15 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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23. “ And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend. But none is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except one having a great portion [of good]. ” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41 : 33 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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26. “ And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, &quot;Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority (Khalifah).&quot; They said, &quot;Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?&quot; Allah said, &quot;Indeed, I know that which you do not know.&quot; ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 30 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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28. “ And He (Allah) taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, &quot;Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful.&quot; They said, &quot;Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.&quot; ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 31-32) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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30. “ He said, &quot;O Adam, inform them of their names.&quot; And when he had informed them of their names, He said, &quot;Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed.&quot; And [mention] when We said to the angels, &quot;Prostrate before Adam&quot;; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.&quot; ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 33-34) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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32. “ And We have certainly created you, [O Mankind], and given you [human] form. Then We said to the angels, &quot;Prostrate to Adam&quot;; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He was not of those who prostrated. [Allah] said, &quot;What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?&quot; [Iblees] said, &quot;I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay.&quot; ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 11-12) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

33. “ [Allah] said, &quot;Descend from here (Paradise), for it is not for you to be arrogant therein. So get out; indeed, you are of the debased.&quot; ( Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 13) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

40. “ ADAB IN LEARNING” - ON THE LIGHTER SIDE ....... All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Adapted from Idries Shah’s “Thinkers of the East” – Penguin Book IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST COMPASSIONATE MOST MERCIFUL

54. “ Say (O Muhammad): Are those who know equal with those who know not? But only men of understanding will pay heed.” ( Qur’an: az-Zumar: 39: 9 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

58. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) This especially applies to traditional Islamic teachers in ‘ Uluum ad-Deen , whom I have observed, are very sensitive to human states ( Haal – ahwaal ) in the Nafs (soul / Self) of the student. POINTS TO PONDER

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