[Slideshare] fardhu'ain-lesson#14-arkaanul-islam(5)-fasting-in-ramadhan (18 january 2013)

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST
COMPASSIONATE,
“A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON
MOST MERCIFUL ISLAM”
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A Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults
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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)”

UPDATED 18 JANUARY 2013
All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012) 1

FROM PREVIOUS LESSONS
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, FARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY
MOST
COMPASSIONATE, USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
MOST MERCIFUL LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK
“Beginners’ Manual on Islam”

(The basic message of Islam)

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All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2012)


“Allah” : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there
is none besides Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.



“Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : Arabic name meaning
“the Praised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered
Prophet, the servant and Messenger of Allah,
the Awaited Seal of Prophethood after whom
there will be no more prophet sent.


IIMAN ‘AMAL IHSAN
[Islam]
Belief Submission Best or
Faith Obedience Righteous
Conviction Practice Conduct
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is
mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN
which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission
to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).


MOST
COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL

THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAU HEED)


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.


MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL

THE fifth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO
THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHEED)


 In respecting the dominance of the followers, adherents of the
school of Fiqh of al-Mujtahid-mutlaq al-Imam Muhammad ibn Idris
ash-Shafi-’ie rhm.a. here in this region, the practices in this
manual / lesson on FIQH matters, shall subscribe and be in
conformity with this school of Islamic jurisprudence ( madzhab).
 Yet, we hold to a healthy respect and tolerance ( tasamuh) towards
other madzaahib and ikhtilaaf (differences of opinion) amongst
Islamic scholars.
 The dominant schools of Islamic jurisprudence generally accepted
are the, Ja’afari, Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi’e and Hanbali.


”O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was
prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraint
( having TAQWA – i.e. state of consciousness of Allah).―”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183)


“(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill or
on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) from
days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is a
ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will
give more of his own free-will―it is better for him, and it is
better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.”


”Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an
as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and
judgment (between right and wrong). So everyone of you who
is present (at his home) during that month should spent it in
fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed
period (should be made up) by days later”


 Fasting in Islam is amongst the forms of devotion that provides
Muslim with necessary training in the exercise of self-denial, so that
he may become truly “Muslim” - one who is able to submit himself to
the will of Allah.


 Month of Ramadhan was chosen by Allah for Muslims to
observe the daily fasting – the whole month.

 Exceptions are those who are sick, on a journey, the insane,
infants etc.

 For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other
months – or if unable, then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom
(FID-YAH).


 The rule of fasting begins with intention (Niyyat), to be
formulated on the night before the fast, in a language which
one understands.


 Basically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast to be
observed and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must be for the sake of
Allah s.w.t. as He commands).

 The, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is as:

“I resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) obligatory
Fasting of Ramadhan this year,
because of (or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”


 It is recommended (sunat or mandub) for Muslims to have a meal
before dawn called “SAHUR”.

 The Fast begins from Dawn (Fajr/Subuh) until sunset (Maghrib).

 During this period, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking,
smoking, sex, or any other acts which can nullify the Fast.


SA-WA-MA

Has the significant meaning of :

“ abstaining ; abstinent ; he refrains from ;

abstention ; fasting ; “


 Wilfully introducing any object or substance into any openings
of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, using
suppository, etc.

 Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomiting, however, does
not nullify the fast.

 Emitting semen intentionally.


 Engaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the day). This not
only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach has to
expiate it with a penalty called “Kaffarah”- either :
[1] free a slave; or
[2] fasting 2 months consecutively; or
[3] feed 60 indigent (poor & needy) people.


 Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or ‘lochia’
post-natal bleeding (childbirth).

 Becoming insane.

 Loosing consciousness throughout the day.

 Become sick i.e. illness where one is advised by physician, to

avoid possible harm if fasting is to continue.


 Commit apostasy (MURTAD) and then re-enter Islam.

NOTE:
For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other
months – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactating
etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternative
(FID-YAH).


NOTE:

Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to
have fasted (umum), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of
Fasting – either:

[1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to
Allah (al-Muqorrobeen ) – “most specific” Fast (khusus-al-khusus)

or, if not then:


NOTE:

Although by observing this basic rules, generally one is said to
have fasted (umum), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of
Fasting – either:

[2] The “specific” Fast (khusus) – i.e. to ensure while fasting,
every organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everything
which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden ( haram).


” Allah intends every facility for you He does not want to put you
to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period,
and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye
shall be grateful.”


.... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having TAQWA
– i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”


LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS STATE OF
MUTTAQEEN
TAQWA God-consciousness or Piety

MUKHLISWEEN
Sincerity
MUHSEEN
Best or righteous conduct

MU’MEEN
Believer

MUSLIM
One who submits


THE MOST IMPORTANT : –
 MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEEN “
Begin with submission (Islam);

exuding meaning of being faithful (iiman);

inculcating righteous conduct (Ihsan);

Inculcating sincerity (ikhlasw);


Learn the essentials of striving (jihaad);

patient perseverance (Swobr);

enhancing feeling of gratefulness (Shakur);

Compassion for the poor & needy (Ruhamah);


Steadfastness and consistency (istiqomah);

Heightened remembrance of Allah (Dzik-rullah);

Purge and purify body and Soul (mutatohhireen);

Learn the meaning of “to return & repentance”
(Inaabah);


Increase interaction with and adherence to Al-Qur’an
(tilaawah wa tadabbur);

Increase in night devotions (Qiyaam);

Reasserting and strengthening Islamic unity and
brotherhood (ittihaad wa ukhuwwah);


“Verily your Lord said: ‘The reward for every good deed will be multiplied
by ten up to seven hundred times, except for Fasting – for Fasting is for
my sake and I will reward (to multiples of my choosing) accordingly/”
(Hadith)


“Fasting is a shield and so (he who fast) should not utter vulgarities,
nor obscenities and if a man swears (pick a quarrel) with him, he should
Just say (in response) : I am Fasting, twice.””
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)


“Fasting is a shield as long as the person (fasting) does not violate it.”
(Abu Muhammad clarifies that what the Prophet s.a.a.w. meant by
Violate here is “Ghibah” – backbiting others)”
(Hadith reported by Darimiy)


“There are many who Fast but do not gain anything for
their Fasting except hunger and thirst.”
(Hadith)


“ and to complete the prescribed period, and to
glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance
ye shall be grateful.” (Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 185)


 Pay the “ZAKAAT-UL-FITRA” for yourself and for those whom you
are responsible for. This is ‘WAJIB’ (compulsory), to ensure the poor
and needy has the means to celebrate, in as much as a condition for
Allah’s acceptance of our deeds (‘AMAL) throughout Ramadhan.

 Glorification of Allah “TAKBIR” - inculcation of the true meaning of
celebration which is none other than expression of gratefulness
(SHAKUR) to Allah s.w.t.


 Bathing in the morning of ‘EID and partaking of food after Dawn is
recommended. So also to wear beautiful or new clothes before
setting out for a special SwOLAT- UL-EID-UL-FITR prayer in open field
or mosques or community halls.

 This prayer (SwOLAT- UL-EID-UL-FITRI): 2 raka’at, sunnat
(recommended), in congregation (following an Imam); followed by a
sermon by the IMAM/KHATIB.


Seeking renewal due to a strengthened Faith, by also reconciling
and strengthening bonds of relationship with all. To uphold the
lesson on self-restraint and God-consciousness ( TAQWA).

WaAllaahu a’lam
(And Allah knows all)


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