[Slideshare]fardh'ain lesson#3-criteria-al qur'an(4novl2011)

“ A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM” Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail TAU H EED - RISAALAH LESSON # 3 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 NOVEMBER 2011 Every Friday night @ 8pm – 10pm Wisma Indah, 450 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ CRITERIA” Al-Qur’an: Proof of Muhammad’s Prophethood. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL

Lesson #3 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)

“ There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most outstanding of them is still available to be considered by anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without doubt, the Qur’an .... ” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ The Criteria for a Holy Book” by : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail Singapore. - a case for the Qur’an http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/ TO VIEW ON BLOG All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL

Avoiding the Fallacy termed as “circular reasoning”: Q: How do you know that your doctrine is true? A: Because it is written in this Book! Q: What makes you believe that that Book is truly from God? A: Because I have faith in it! Q: How do you get that faith? A: Because I read that (same) Book! Q: But how do you know that that Book is truly from God!? A: Because I have faith! Q: But how do you get that faith? A: I read the Book!!……? All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And this, too, is a divine writ which We (God)) have bestowed from on high – blessed, confirming the truth of whatever there still remains [of earlier revelations] – and [this] in order that thou (O Muhammad) mayest warn the foremost of all cities and all who dwell around it.” ( Qur’an: Al-An’am: 6: 92 )

“ We (Allah) sent down the Qur’an in Truth, and in Truth has it descended : and We sent you but to give glad tidings and to warn (sinners). It is a Qur’an which We have divided (into parts from time to time) in order that you (O Muhammad) might recite it to men at intervals : We have revealed it by stages” ( Qur’an : Bani Isra’il : 105 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

UNIQUE AND INIMITABLE A Book from God must be unique so that it is distinct from other books. Thus, inimitability (not possible for any to produce another like it) is an important quality. THE CRITERIA All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) # 2

“ Now this Qur’an could not possibly have been devised by anyone save God: nay indeed, it confirms the truth of whatever there still remains [of earlier revelations] and clearly spells out the revelation [which comes] – let there be no doubt about it – from the Sustainer of all the worlds.” ( Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 37 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) [O Muhammad] thou hast never been able to recite any divine writ ere this one [was revealed], nor didst thou ever transcribe one with thine own hand – or else, they who try to disprove the truth [of thy revelation] might indeed have had cause to doubt [it]. Nay, but this [divine writ] consists of messages clear to the hearts of all who are gifted with [innate] knowledge – and none could knowingly reject Our messages unless it be such as would do wrong [to themselves].” ( Qur’an: al-Ankabut: 29: 47-49 )

“ Those who reject Faith say: ‘Why is not the Qur’an revealed to him all at once?’ Thus is it revealed that We may strengthen thy heart thereby, and We rehearsed it to thee in slow well-arranged stages, gradually” ( Qur’an: al-Furqan: 32 ) If they say: “Why has not the Qur’an been revealed to him all at once?” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ Now had We willed this [divine writ] to be a discourse in a non-Arabic tongue, they would surely have said, ‘Why are not its verses explained in detail? What! (a book) not in Arabic and (a messenger) an Arab?’ Say: ‘It is a Guide and a Healing to those who believe” ( Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 44 ) If they say: “Why an Arabic Qur’an? All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ No evil ones have brought down this (revelation). It would neither suit them nor would they be able to produce it!” ( Qur’an: ash-Shuara: 210-211 ) If they say: “Muhammad may have received it from the Devil !” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ We know indeed that they say ‘It is a man that teaches him’ (but) the tongue of him they wickedly pointed to is notably foreign, while it (Al-Qur’an) is Arabic, pure and clear” ( Qur’an: an-Nahl: 103 ) If they say:” He was taught by a Jew or a Christian!” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

CONTAINS ABSOLUTE PRINCIPLES All principles which the book contains must be absolute (not affected by time) and remain as true today as they will remain true in the future and as they had proven true in the past. THE CRITERIA All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) # 3

[object Object],[object Object],“ O You who have attained to faith! Intoxicant s, and games of chance, idolatrous practices, and the divining of the future are but a loathsome evil of Satan’s doing: Shun them so that you may be successful “ ( Qur’an: Ma’idah: 5: 90 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

CONTAINS NEITHER DISCREPANCY NOR INACCURACY God is perfect in His Wisdom and cannot be the author of discrepancies and/or inaccuracies. THE CRITERIA All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) # 4

“ Do they not consider the Qur’an with care ? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein much discrepancy” ( Surah An- Nisa’ : 4: 82 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

CONTRIBUTES TO THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE OF ALL LEVEL Unlike other books which appeal to or benefit only certain classes of people according to their intellectual levels, the Book of God is meant for all classes of people. Only God’s Wisdom is capable of producing such a Book. THE CRITERIA All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) # 5

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ All praise is due to God, who has bestowed this divine writ from on high upon His Servant (Muhammad), and has not allowed any deviousness to obscure its meanings: [a divine writ] unerringly straight, meant to warn [the godless] of a severe punishment from Him, and to give unto the believers who do good works the glad tiding that theirs shall be a goodly reward – [a state of bliss] in which they shall dwell beyond the count of time.” ( Qur’an: al-Kahf: 18: 1-3 )

SOME PROPHECIES PROVEN TO BE TRUE Proof of God’s knowledge is in the truth of His prophecies. Although there are many which have not yet come to pass, still there must be some prophecies which can validate this unique attribute of God in the Book. THE CRITERIA All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) # 6

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VALIDATES DATA IN THE BOOK Any scientific fact mentioned in the Book should be able to stand the test of time and scientific research. THE CRITERIA All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) # 7

“ We (Allah) created man from a quintessence (gentle extraction) of clay; We then placed him as a drop ( nutfah ) in a place of rest firmly fixed; then We made the drop into an “ alaqah ” (leech-like); and then We change the “ alaqah ” into “ mudghah ” (chewed-like substance); then We made out of that “ mudghah ” bones ( ‘izam ); then We clothed the bones with flesh ( ‘lahm ); then We developed out of it another creation. So blessed be Allah, the best to create.” ( Qur’an : al- Mu’minun : 23:12-15 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

MUST REMAIN PRESERVED AND NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH A claim of a Book from God must be on the basis of its original writing. Not something which has been doctored with or edited, with the intention of giving it credibility, based on newly discovered knowledge. THE CRITERIA All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) # 8

1st Mushaf 12 AH Battle of Yamamah * original materials which have been recorded by the Prophet’s scribe were sorted out, checked and bound into a single Book. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

Diacritical marking 65 AH (Science) Ilmu-Qira’atil Qur’an * inclusion of markings to the script conforming with Prophet’s recitation, and to facilitate non-Arab learning recitation All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

MUSHAF FUAD 1342 AH From Mushaf Uthmani, text compiled at AL-AZHAR with one of the original manner of Recitation which has been preserved - from HAFASH. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

Hafash ‘ Asim ibn Abin Nujud Abi Abdur Rahman Abd ibn Habib as-Sulaimi ‘ Ali Abi Talib Uthman ‘Affan Zaid Tsabit Ubay Ka’ab Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

MUSHAF MADINAH 1403 AH (1980) Commissioned by Saudi King, text using the Rasm’ Uthmani - following strictly the spelling, letter for letter, identical to Mushaf Uthmani. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ ( Allah ) God is He save whom there is no deity: the One who knows all ( ‘Aalim ) that is beyond the reach of a created being’s perception, as well as all that can be witnessed by a creature’s senses and mind: He, the Most Gracious ( Al-Rahmaan ), the Dispenser of Grace ( Al-Rahiim ). ( Qur’an: al-Hashr: 59: 22 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ God is He save whom there is no deity: the Sovereign Supreme ( al-Malik ), the Holy ( al-Quddus ), the One with whom all salvation rests ( al-Salaam ), the Giver of Faith ( al-Mu’-minu ), the One who determines what is true and false ( al-Muhaymin ), the Almighty ( al-‘Aziz ), the One who subdues wrong and restores right ( al-Jab-bar ), the One whom all greatness belongs ( al-Mutakabbir )! alone is Almighty ( al-Aziz ), truly wise ( al-Hakim )! ( Qur’an: al-Hashr: 59: 22-24 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ Utterly remote is God, in His limitless glory, from anything to which men may ascribe a share in His divinity. He is God, the Creator ( al-Khaliq ), the Maker who shapes all forms and appearance ( al-Baa-ri-u , al-Musow-wir )! His [alone] are the attributes of perfection ( asma-al-Husna ). All that is in the heavens and on earth extols His limitless glory: for He alone is Almighty ( al-Aziz ), truly wise ( al-Hakim )! ( Qur’an: al-Hashr: 59: 23-24 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ Hallowed be He (God) in whose hand all dominion rests, since He has power to will anything: He who has created death as well as life, so that He might put you to a test [and thus show] which of you is best in conduct, and [make you realize that] He alone is almighty, forgiving.” ( Qur’an: al-Mulk: 77: 1-2 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

UNIVERSAL APPEAL AND APPLICATION … Whatever the message of the Book, it must remain relevant throughout the ages from the time of its revelation. THE CRITERIA All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) # 10

“ Yet the King James version has serious defects. ….. And discovery of many biblical manuscripts more ancient than those on which the King James version was based made it apparent that these defects were so many as to call for a revision.” ( Forward in the New Revised Standard version of the Bible ) What the Qur’an asserted 1400 year ago, now confirmed by their own Biblical scholars “ Reason for the Revision” All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O Moses) from amongst their brethren …” ( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )

“ for We assuredly sent amongst every nation, (other nations) a Messenger” ( Q: Nahl : 16:36 ) JOHN THE BAPTIST ( Yahya ) ADAM (other nations) NOAH ( Nuh ) (Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet) JACOB ( Ya’akub )) (1st Born) (2nd Born) ISHMAEL ( Isma’i l) ISAAC ( Ishaq ) JOSEPH ( Yusuf ) MOSES ( Musa ) DAVID ( Dawud ) ABRAHAM ( Ibrahim ) SOLOMON ( Sulaiman ) (many others amongst Israelite) JESUS CHRIST (‘ Isa al-Maseeh ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

“ for We assuredly sent amongst every nation, (other nations) a Messenger” ( Q: Nahl : 16:36 ) JOHN THE BAPTIST ( Yahya ) MUHAMMAD (The chosen Seal of Prophethood) ADAM (other nations) NOAH ( Nuh ) (Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet) JACOB ( Ya’akub )) (1st Born) (2nd Born) ISHMAEL ( Isma’i l) ISAAC ( Ishaq ) JOSEPH ( Yusuf ) (The Quraysh tribe in Mecca, direct descendants of Ishmael) MOSES ( Musa ) DAVID ( Dawud ) ABRAHAM ( Ibrahim ) SOLOMON ( Sulaiman ) (many others amongst Israelite) JESUS CHRIST (‘ Isa al-Maseeh ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION? “ Jesus said to them : ‘ Have you never read in the scriptures: “ The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”; The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit . He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” ( Matthews: 21: 42-44 )

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION? (Jesus is also recorded to have said) “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of Truth , comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he hears , and he will tell you of what is yet to come . He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you….” ( John: 16: 7-14 )

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put in!’ Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.” ( Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim ) THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:

“ … and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will not give heed to My words which he shall speak in My name ...” ( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom” ( Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5 )

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of) Our Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): and Allah hath power over all things.” ( Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “ ( Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29 )

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration. This is their similitude in the Towrah; and their similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.” ( Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29 )

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