“A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail “ARKAAN AL-IIMAN” Articles of Faith / Belief BELIEVE IN HIS BOOKS

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 # 6 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 25 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) “ ARKAAN AL-IIMAN” Articles of Faith / Belief IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL BELIEVE IN HIS BOOKS

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

5. “ 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) FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

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9. “…… and neither does he speak out of his own desire : that (which he conveys to you) is but (a divine) inspiration with which he is being inspired - something that a very mighty one has imparted to him……” ( Qur’an : An-Najm : 53 : 3-4 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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27. Behold thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a vicegerent on earth." They said "Wilt thou place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood? Whilst we do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I know what ye know not." ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:30 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

28. And He (Allah)taught Adam the names of all things; then He placed them before the angels and said: "Tell Me the names of these if ye are right." ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:31 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

29. They said: "Glory to Thee: of knowledge we have none, save that Thou hast taught us: in truth it is Thou who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom." ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:32 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

30. He said: "O Adam! tell them their names." When he had told them their names, Allah said: "Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what ye reveal and what ye conceal?" ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:33 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

31. And behold We said to the angels: "Bow down to Adam"; and they bowed down: not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: he was of those who reject Faith. ” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:34 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

32. We said: "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden and eat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) ye will; but approach not this tree, or ye run into harm and transgression.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:35 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

33. “ Then did Satan make them slip from the (Garden) and get them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We said: "Get ye down all (ye people) with enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling place and your means of livelihood for a time.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:36 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

34. “ Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration and his Lord turned toward him; for He is Oft-Returning Most Merciful.“ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:37 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

35. We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure, there comes to you guidance from Me " whosoever follows My guidance on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.“ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:38 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

36. "But those who reject Faith and belie Our Signs, they shall be Companions of the Fire; they shall abide therein." ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:39 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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38. “ Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he was nothing--(not even) mentioned?― Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way : whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).” ( Qur’an: al-Insan: 76:1-3 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

39. ( Allah) Most Gracious! It is He Who has taught ( ‘ALAMA ) the Qur'an. He has created man: He has taught him AL-BAYAAN : speech (and Intelligence) ( Qur’an: ar-Rahmaan: 55:1-4 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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41. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ” It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs , to sanctify them , and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom ― although they had been, before, in manifest error― “ ( Qur’an: Jumu’ah:62: 2 )

42. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ As well as ( to confer all these benefits upon ) others of them, who have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise. Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will: and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.” ( Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 63: 3-4 )

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45. INPUT - PROCESSING - OUTPUT EPISTEMOLOGY All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

46. KEYBOARD THUMB-DISK-DRIVES SCANNER MOUSE FEED TO CPU TO BE PROCESSED EPISTEMOLOGY All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

48. EPISTEMOLOGY PROCESSING TAKES PLACE HERE INPUT OUTPUT (FEEDBACK) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

50. EPISTEMOLOGY SCREEN MONITOR PRINTER - SCANNER THUMB-DISK-DRIVES FROM CPU TO OUTPUT OR BE SAVED, PRINTED All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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61. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ” This Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than Allah; on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book ― wherein there is no doubt from the Lord of the Worlds.” ( Q:Yunos:10:37 )

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66. “ There is among them a section who distort the Book with their tongues; (as they read) so that you would think it is a part of the Book but it is no part of the Book; and they say "That is from Allah" but it is not from Allah: it is they who tell a lie against Allah, and (well) they know it! “ ( Q:Aali’Imran 3:78 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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89. “ Alif Lam Mim. This is the Book (of Allah); in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who are most conscious (with reverential fear of) Allah.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 2 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

90. “ Praise be to Allah Who hath sent to His Servant (Muhammad) the Book, and hath allowed therein no Crookedness: (He hath made it) Straight (and Clear), in order that He may warn (the godless) of a terrible Punishment from Him, and that He may give Glad Tidings to the Believers who work righteous deeds, that they shall have a goodly Reward w herein they shall remain forever ” ( Qur’an: Kahfi: 18:1-2 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

91. “ ... Further that He may warn those (also) who say "Allah hath begotten a son": No knowledge have they of such a thing, nor had their fathers. It is a grievous thing that issues from their mouths as a saying. What they say is nothing but falsehood!” ( Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 3-5 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

92. “ Alif Lam Ra. (This Qur’an is) A Book which We have revealed unto thee (O Muhammad) in order that thou might lead mankind out of the depths of darkness into light― by the leave of their Lord― to the Way of (Him) Exalted in Power, Worthy of all Praise! ” ( Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 1 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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94. All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ The Day that the wrongdoer will bite at his hands, He will say "Oh! would that I had taken a (straight) path with the Messenger! “ “ Ah! woe is me! would that I had never taken such a one for a friend! He did lead me astray from the Message (of Allah) after it had come to me! Ah! the Evil One is but a traitor to man! “ Then the Messenger will say: "O my Lord! truly my people took this Qur'an for just foolish nonsense." ( Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 27-30 )

95. “ We have, without doubt sent down the Message (Al-Qur’an); and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption).” ( Qur’an: Hijr: 15: 9 ) All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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