“INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ” Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail LESSON # 8 a – “AL-QUR’AN AND NIGHT DEVOTIONS”

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 # 8 a – “ AL-QUR’AN AND NIGHT DEVOTIONS” 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. ” “ Ye 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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18. “ BE CONSTANT in [thy] prayer from the time when the sun has passed its zenith till the darkness of night, and [be ever mindful of its] recitation at dawn: for, behold, the recitation [of prayer] at dawn is indeed witnessed [by all that is holy].” ( Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 78 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

19. “ And rise from thy sleep and pray during part of the night [as well], as a free offering from thee, and thy Sustainer may well raise thee to a glorious station [in the life to come].” ( Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 79 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

20. “ And say [in thy prayer]: "O my Sustainer! Cause me to enter [upon whatever I may do] in a manner true and sincere, and cause me to leave [it] in a manner true and sincere, and grant me, out of Thy grace, sustaining strength!” ( Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 80 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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23. “ THUS, step by step, We bestow from on high through this Qur'an all that gives health [a healing to the spirit] and is a grace (Mercy) unto those who believe [in Us], the while it only adds to the ruin of evildoers: for [it often happens that] when We bestow Our blessings upon man, he turns away and arrogantly keeps aloof [from any thought of Us]; and when evil fortune touches him, he abandons all hope.” ( Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 82-83 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

24. “ 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)

25. “ Whoever recites one letter from the Book of Allah (al-Qur’an) will be rewarded with one Hasanah (merit), the merit then would be multiplied by ten ( Hasanah )” ( Hadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

26. “ 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)

27. “ THIS, verily, is a reminder ( TADZKIRAH ): let him who wills, then set out on a way to his Sustainer ( SABIL ILA ROBB )! BEHOLD, [O Prophet,] thy Sustainer knows that thou keepest awake [in prayer] nearly two-thirds of the night, or one-half of it, or a third of it, together with some of those who follow thee.” ( Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 19-20 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

28. “ And Allah who determines the measure of night and day, is aware that you would never be able to do it (all): and therefore He turns towards you in His grace (forgiveness).” ( Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

29. “ Recite, then, as much of the Qur’an as you may do with ease. He knows that in time there will be among you sick people, and others who will go about the land in search of Allah's bounty, and others who will fight in Allah’s cause.” ( Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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31. “ Recite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with ease , and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity, and [thus] lend unto Allah a goodly loan: for whatever good deed you may offer up in your own behalf, you shall truly find it with Allah - yea, better, and richer in reward. And [always] seek Allah's forgiveness: behold, Allah is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace!” ( Qur’an: Muzzammil: 73: 20 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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33. “ O MANKIND! There has now come unto you an admonition ( MAU-’IZAH ) from your Sustainer, and a ( SHIFA’ ) cure for all [the ill] that may be in men's hearts, and ( HUDA ) guidance and ( RAHMAH ) grace unto all who believe [in Him]. Say: "In [this] bounty of Allah and in His grace -in this, then, let them rejoice: it is better than all [the worldly wealth] that they may amass! ” ( Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 57-58 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

34. “ And unto thee [O Prophet] have We vouchsafed this divine writ, setting forth the truth, confirming the truth of whatever there still remains of earlier revelations and determining what is true therein .” ( Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

35. “ Judge, then, between the followers of earlier revelation in accordance with what Allah has bestowed from on high, and do not follow their errant views , forsaking the truth that has come unto thee. Unto every one of you have We appointed a [different] law and way of life.” ( Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

36. “ And if Allah had so willed, He could surely have made you all one single community: but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by means of what He has vouchsafed unto, you. Vie, then, with one another in doing good works! Unto Allah you all must return; and then He will make you truly understand all that on which you were wont to differ.” ( Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 48 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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39. “ Indeed, it is a noble Qur'an. In a Register well-protected; None touch it except the purified. [It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.” ( Qur’an: Waqi-’ah: 56: 77-80 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

43. “ So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].” ( Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 98 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

44. “ Indeed, there is for him no authority over ( MU’-MINEEN ) those who have attained to faith and rely upon, by putting their trust in their Lord ( MUTAWAK-KILEEN ). His (satan) authority is only over those who take him as an ally and those who through him associate others with Allah ( MUSH-RIKEEN ).” ( Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 99-100 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

46. 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! “

47. 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,”

48. 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,”

49. 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.”

50. “ 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)

51. “ Those who are proficient in reciting the Qur’an will be amongst the ranks noble of angels in servitude; And as for those still struggling (to learn) with difficulty reciting will receive double (the reward).” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

53. “ Whosoever speaks (elaborates) upon the Qur’an without knowledge, let him prepare to be placed in Hell” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

54. “ Whosoever speaks (interprets) from the book of Allah relying only upon his thoughts (own personal opinion), and even if (the interpretation is) correct, he has committed a wrong” ( Hadith reported by Ahmad ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

55. “ Indeed, those who reverted back [to disbelief] after guidance had become clear to them - Satan enticed them and prolonged hope for them.” ( Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 25 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

56. “ That is because they said to those who disliked what Allah sent down, "We will obey you in part of the matter." And Allah knows what they conceal.” ( Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 26 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

57. “ Then how [will it be] when the angels take them in death, striking their faces and their backs? That is because they followed what angered Allah and disliked [what earns] His pleasure, so He rendered worthless their deeds. ” ( Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 26 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

58. “ Or do those in whose hearts is disease think that Allah would never expose their [feelings of] hatred? ” ( Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 26 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

59. “ So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy.” ( Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 204 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

60. “ And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear, without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and the evenings. And do not be among the heedless.” ( Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

61. “ Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not prevented by arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to Him they prostrate.” ( Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 205 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) TO BE CONTINUED – INSHA-ALLAH

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