The document discusses guidance that can be obtained from reciting and reflecting on the Quran. It provides instructions on how to properly approach and read the Quran with reverence, contemplation and implementation of its lessons. Specific verses from Surah Al-Hujurat are examined that emphasize speaking to the Prophet Muhammad and others with modesty and humility.

1. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ ILM AL-AKHLAQ “ Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.” Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. “ To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)” “ INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail LESSON # 9 [a] – “ GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011 )

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3. 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 TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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12. “ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the praise of Allah. “ ( Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

13. ” And thou (O Muhammad, standest) on an exalted standard of character (disposition).” ( Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68: 4) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

14. (When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s s.a.a.w. disposition ( akhlaq ) she replied: “ (His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”. ( Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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17. “ Whenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) with His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an” ( Hadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

18. “ Verily, by this Book (al-Qur’an) Allah elevates (the ranks of) a people (honouring them) and (by it too He) lowers (the ranks of) others” ( Hadith reported by Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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24. “ The best amongst you is one who learns the Qur’an and who teaches it” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

27. “ O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger [may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah: for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!” ( Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

31. “ O you who have attained to faith! Do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet, and neither speak loudly to him, as you would speak loudly to one another, lest all your [good] deeds come to nought without your perceiving it.” ( Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 2 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

35. “ And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not haughtily on earth: for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of self- conceit, acts in a boastful manner. Hence, be modest in thy bearing, and lower thy voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the [loud] voice of asses…” ( Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18-19 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

36. “ Go (then), you and your brother, with My signs and do not slacken in My remembrance. Go forth, both of you, unto Pharaoh: for, verily, he has transgressed all bounds of equity! But speak unto him in a mild manner ( QAW-LAN LAI-YI-NAN ), so that he might bethink himself or [at least] be filled with apprehension. ( Qur’an: TaHs: 20: 42-44 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

43. “ Behold, they who lower their voices in the presence of Allah’s Messenger - it is they whose hearts Allah has tested [and opened] to consciousness of Himself ( TAQWA ); [and] theirs shall be forgiveness and a reward supreme.” ( Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 3 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

44. “ Verily, [O Prophet,] as for those who call thee from without thy private apartments - most of them do not use their reason:” ( Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 4 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

45. “ And if they had been patient until you [could] come out to them, it would have been better for them. But Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” ( Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 5 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

49. Always remembering to follow the example of our Prophet’s akhlaq : All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ 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: 34-35 )

50. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Endure, then, with patience (all that they may say] -always remembering that it is none but Allah who gives thee the strength to endure adversity -and do not grieve over them, and neither be distressed by the false arguments which they devise.” ( Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 127 ) Always remembering to follow the example of our Prophet’s akhlaq :

51. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ MAKE due allowance for man's nature (disposition), and enjoin the doing of what is right; and leave alone all those who choose to remain ignorant.” ( Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 199 ) Always remembering to follow the example of our Prophet’s akhlaq :

52. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) Always remembering to follow the example of our Prophet’s akhlaq :

53. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And it was by Allah's grace that you [O Prophet] did deal gently with your followers: for if you had been harsh and hard of heart, they would indeed have broken away from you. Pardon them, then, and pray that they be forgiven. And take counsel with them in all matters of public concern; then, when you have decided upon a course of action, place your trust in Allah: for, verily, Allah loves those who place their trust in Him.” ( Qur’an: Aali-’Imran: 3: 159 ) Always remembering to follow the example of our Prophet’s akhlaq :

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55. ALLAA-HUM-MAR – H AM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN – WA – HU-DAN WA RA H - MAH All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide, and a Mercy. O Allah! “

56. ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZ AK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those (parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”

57. WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – A TW TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night and different parts of the day,”

58. WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – H UJ – JA-TAN YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And make it as argument point in my favour, O Lord of all the worlds.”

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60. "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people." All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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62. “ O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with reverential fear, give me success in that which is most pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee! O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make me live and die in Thy creed! O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the servants of righteousness," All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

63. O Allah! Make faith ( iiman ) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts and make disbelief ( Kufr ), sinning ( Fusuq ) and rebelliousness ( `isyan ) hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided ( Raa-shi-duun ). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

64. O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones, without tasting humiliation or turmoil. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

65. ‘ And (may All a h send) salutations and prayers upon Mu h ammad and upon the household and companions of Mu h ammad (the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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

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