The document describes a beginner's course on Islam taught in English by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail. It covers lessons from a textbook on the basics of Islam, including the five pillars of faith: the shahadah (declaration of faith), salah (prayer), zakah (charity), sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). The course aims to educate both new Muslims and refresh the knowledge of practicing Muslims in a contemporary Singaporean context.

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 # 10 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 23 DECEMBER 2011 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 SHAHADATAIN (DECLARATION AS WITNESS)

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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10. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O you who have attained to faith! Pay heed unto Allah, and pay heed unto the Messenger and unto those from among you who have been entrusted with authority; and if you are at variance over any matter, refer it unto Allah and the Messenger, if you [truly] believe in Allah and the Last Day. This is the best [for you], and best in the end.” ( Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 59 )

11. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Those who listen to the Word, and follow the best (meaning) in it: those are the ones whom Allah has guided, and those are the ones endued with understanding.” ( Qur’an: Az-Zumar:39:18 )

12. “ And whoever amongst you lives after me will see many conflicts (disagreements), let him then adhere to whatever they know o f my Sunnah and the Sunnah of my Rightly guided Khalifah.” ( Hadith reported by Ahmad ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

13. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

14. “ Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the religion( Deen ); and for everything there is a pillar, and the pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound understanding of the Deen ); a learned scholar (of the Deen ) is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.” ( Reported by Bukhary and Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

15. “ My ummah (community) will never agree upon matters which are erroneous” ( Hadith reported by Tirmidzi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah & Daruqutni ) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

16. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:

17. “ (Honour) My successors ( Khulafa’ ), may Allah s.w.t. be Merciful towards them!.” He was asked: “ Who are your successors ( Khulafa’ ) O Messenger of Allah?” And he said: “ They are those who revive my Sunnah (Way or traditions) and teaches them to the servants of Allah.” ( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w .) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.A.W. SAID:

18. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 ) ” Verily this is knowledge (contains the rules) of the DEEN (Religion), so look thoroughly into the person from whom you acquire (the knowledge of) your DEEN (Religion).” Imam Muhammad ibnu Sirrin (rhm.a) advices and warns us Muslims:

28. “ Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling, bowed to His Will (accepted ‘Islam’), and to Him shall they all be brought back.” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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30. “ Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.” ( Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

33. Islam is built upon Five (pillars): [1] To bear witness that there is no god except Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) Swolah; [3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth); [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House) for those who has the means to (do) it; [5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

38. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ There is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah His angels and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.” ( Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3:18 )

39. Islam is built upon Five (pillars): [1] To bear witness that there is no god except Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) Swolah; [3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth); [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House) for those who has the means to (do) it; [5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

40. Islam is built upon Five (pillars): [1] To bear witness that there is no god except Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) Swolah; [3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth); [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House) for those who has the means to (do) it; [5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

42. “ declaration; make manifest; witness; testimony; give evidence; attestation; attest; credential; creed; identification; martyrdom.” SHA-HAA-DAH All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

43. ASH-HADU – AN- LAA-ILAA-HA IL-LALLAAH I bear witness, that there is no god except Allah All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

44. WA-ASH-HADU – AN-NA- MUHAM-MADAR –ROSUU-LULLAAH And I bear witness, that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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46. ” Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear from Error; whoever rejects Evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

47. ” If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed all who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against their will to believe?” ( Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 99 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

48. ” This is the way of thy Lord, leading straight: We have detailed the Signs for those who receive admonition. For them will be a Home of Peace in the presence of their Lord: He will be their Friend because they practised (righteousness).” ( Qur’an: An’am: 6: 126-127 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

49. “ Allah is the Protector of those who have faith: from the depths of darkness, He will lead them forth into light. Of those who reject faith the patrons are the Evil Ones: from light they will lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companions of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257-258 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

50. “ Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” ( Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 53 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

51. "Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His (Will), before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not be helped. “ ( Qur’an: Az-Zumar: 39: 54 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

52. “ Unless he repents, believes, and works righteous deeds, for Allah will change the evil of such persons into good and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful . And whoever repents and does good has truly turned to Allah with an (acceptable) conversion―” ( Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 70-71 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

53. “ We are to accept what is manifested and Allah will (be the One to) look into what is (secretly) concealed (in the person’s heart.)” ( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w .) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

57. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Renew your iiman (faith) by (reciting) : laa-ilaa-ha il-lallaah (there is no god except Allah)” ( Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah ) Our Prophet s.a.w. advises:

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59. “ And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way ( ummatan wasotan ) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind ( shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas ) , and the Messenger as a witness over you.“ ( Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

60. And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your work, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10 5) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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63. Meaning: “ polytheism; idolatry; setting up partners to God ” - from the word meaning “ partner, associate ” Belief that “ regards others as partners or associates to Allah; ascribing to others the absolute attributes which exclusively belongs to Allah ; ” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

64. SUCH AS: [a] Ascribing to others, the independent exclusive attributes of Allah Who is the Unique Creator, Lord, Sovereign, Law-giver; Who alone is the all-knowing. [b] Believe in the practices of fortune telling; divination with arrows or astrology; delving in sorcery; invoking spirits, idols, etc. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

65. SUCH AS: [c] To deny that Allah has absolute power over all things, and that things which occur, although by means of ‘cause and effect’ yet, it can occur only by Allah’s permission. [d] Ascribing to Allah attributes that contradict His Exalted Majesty e.g. holding to anthropomorphic beliefs. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

66. Meaning: “ apostasy; renouncement; withdraw; desertion; renegade; ” Acts, through words and deeds, that causes a person to no longer be regarded as a Muslim. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

67. SUCH AS: [a] Outright renunciation. [b] Rejecting or opposing principle teachings of Islam. [c] To regard what is clearly forbidden to be lawful – or vice-versa; [d] Blasphemy or committing acts which demeans Islam’s sacred symbols ( shi-’ar ) e.g. Allah’s names, Al-Qur’an, Prophets, Ka’-aba, mosques, sacred rites, etc. – act of defiance, treachery. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

68. SUCH AS: [e] Imitating others in their religious rites or worship; purposefully trying to resemble others such that his/her own Muslim identity is being compromised: “ Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people, then he is from amongst them” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

69. “ Shun, then, [all that Allah has forbidden and, most of all,] the loathsome evil of idolatrous beliefs and practices; and shun every word that is untrue,” ( Qur’an: Hajj: 33: 30 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) HEED WELL, ALLAH’S COMMAND:

70. “ And [know that true servants of Allah are only] those who never bear witness to what is false , and [who], whenever they pass by [people engaged in] frivolity, pass on with dignity;” ( Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 72 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

71. “ and who, whenever they are reminded of their Sustainer’s messages , do not throw themselves upon them [as if] deaf and blind;” ( Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 73 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

72. “ Furthermore, [this divine writ – Al-Qur’an - is meant] to warn all those who assert, "God(Allah) has taken unto Himself a son. No knowledge whatever have they of Him, and neither had their forefathers: dreadful -is this saying that comes out of their mouths, [and] nothing but falsehood do they utter!“ ( Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-5 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

73. “ As it is, some assert, “ (Allah) The Most Gracious has taken unto Himself a son! Indeed, [by this assertion] you have brought forth something monstrous, whereat the heavens might well-nigh be rent into fragments, and the earth be split asunder, and the mountains fall down in ruins! That men. should ascribe a son to (Allah) the Most Gracious,“ ( Qur’an: Maryam: 19: 88-91 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

74. “ To Him (Allah) is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: How can He (Allah) have a son when He hath no consort? He created all things, and He hath full knowledge of all things.“ ( Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 101 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

75. “ O you who have attained to faith! Remain conscious of Allah, and [always] speak with a will to bring out [only] what is just and true -[whereupon] He (Allah) will cause your deeds to be virtuous, and will forgive you your sins. And [know that] whoever pays heed unto Allah and His Messenger has already attained to a mighty triumph. “ ( Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 70-71 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

76. “ SAY: ‘O you who deny the truth! I do not worship that which you worship, and neither do you worship that which I worship! And I will not worship that which you have [ever] worshipped, and neither will you [ever] worship that which I worship. Unto you, your religion, and unto me, mine!’“ ( Qur’an: Kaafirun: 109: 1-6 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

77. “ For, never will the Jews be pleased with thee, nor yet the Christians, unless thou follow their own creeds. Say: "Behold, Allah's guidance is the only true guidance." And, indeed, if thou should follow their errant views after all the knowledge that has come unto thee, thou wouldst have none to protect thee from Allah, and none to bring thee succour.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 120 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

78. “ Those who believe then reject Faith, then believe (again) and (again) reject Faith and go on increasing in unbelief ― Allah will not forgive them, nor guide them on the way. To the Hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for them a grievous penalty.―” ( Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 137-138 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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80. DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128 )

81. DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; Help us against those that reject faith." ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250 )

82. DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH: All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).” ( Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8 )

83. “ (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).” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

84. And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions . And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

85. ” 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.” ( Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:

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