1. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL Expanded from talk 28 July 2011 @ Masjid Kassim Annex, for NTUMS (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society) ISLAMIC AWARENESS PROGRAM. http://al-amthaal.blogspot.com/2008/05/parable-beware-of-masjid-dhirar-mosque.html Parable first posted on blog MAY 26, 2008 :

2. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

3. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. “ And there are those who put up a mosque by way of mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in preparation for one who warred against Allah and His Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that they are certainly liars.” ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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5. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. “ Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are men who love to be purified; and Allah loves those who make themselves pure.” ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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7. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. “ Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do wrong.” ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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18. Allah s.w.t. gave us a prototype, a model of what a true mosque (or any Islamic institution), requiring three important criteria. They should possess the following: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Only a house of worship founded, from the very first day, upon TAQWA (God-consciousness) is worthy of thy setting foot therein” ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108 )

30. (B) As-SWOLAH (Devotional prayer) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way [justly balanced], so that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind, and that the Messenger might bear witness to it before you.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 143 )

31. (C) AL-MU-TOH-HIREEN (Those who make themselves pure) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ -[a house of worship] wherein there are men desirous of growing in purity: for Allah loves all who purify themselves ( MUTOHHIREEN ).” ( Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 108 )

37. ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

38. TASAWWUR ISLAM ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’ All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ Now there is a kind of man whose views on the life of this world may please thee greatly, and [the more so as] he cites Allah as witness to what is in his heart and is, moreover, exceedingly skilful in argument.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 204 )

39. TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ But whenever he prevails, he goes about the earth spreading corruption and destroying [man's] tilth and progeny: and God does not love corruption.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 205 ) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

42. TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) “ And whenever he is told, "Be conscious of Allah ( TAQWA )," his false pride drives him into sin: wherefore hell will be his allotted portion-and how vile a resting-place! ” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 206 ) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

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44. “ Hast thou not observed those who assert that they believe in that which hath been sent down unto thee and that which hath been sent down before thee desiring to go to TAGHUT (the devil) for judgement, whereas they have been commanded to disbelieve in him; and Satan desires to lead them far astray.” ( Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 60 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

46. “ When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed and to the Messenger": thou sees the Hypocrites ( Munafiqun ) , avert their faces from thee in disgust.” ( Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 61 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

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48. “ Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah and the Last Day" but they do not (really) believe. Fain would they deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and realize (it) not! In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to themselves). ” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 8-10 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

49. “ When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!" ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 11 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

50. “ When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are the fools, but they do not know.“ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 13 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

51. “ When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but when they are alone with their evil ones ( SHAYAATIN – their leaders) they say: "We are really with you, we (were) only jesting.“ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 14 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

53. “ Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in their trespasses ( TUGHYAN ) ; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro)” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

54. “ These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 16 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

56. “ Of those who reject faith the patrons are the TAGHUT – (Evil Ones): from light they will lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companions of the fire, to dwell therein (for ever).” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 257) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011) ATTITUDE OF THE ‘MUNAAFIQUUN’

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59. “ O you who believe! Take not for friends and protectors those who take your religion for a mockery or sport ,― whether among those who received the Scripture before you, or among those who reject Faith; but (be conscious and) fear you Allah, if you have Faith (indeed).” ( Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 57 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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61. “ Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with you unless you follow their form of religion. Say: "The Guidance of Allah that is the (only) Guidance." Were you to follow their desires, after the knowledge which has reached you, then would you find neither protector nor Helper against Allah.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 120 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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63. “ O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your AULIYA’ (friends, helpers, protectors, etc.): they are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship, patronage) is of them . Verily Allah guides not a people unjust.” ( Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5: 51 ) TASAWWUR ISLAM All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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65. AA-MAN-TU – BIL-LAA-HIL- ‘A-ZEEM, WA-KAFAR-TU -BIL-JIB-TI – WAT- TAA-GHUUT, WAS-TAM-SAK-TU – BIL – UR-WA-TIL – WUTH-QA, LAN-FI-SWAA-MA – LA-HAA, WAL-LAA-HUS-SA-MEE-’UN- ‘A-LEEM “ I believe in Allah Most Esteemed, and I reject idol worship and evil (TAGHUT), and I holdfast to the firmest handhold that will never be shaken, for Allah Hears and Knows all things.” ( Extracted From ‘Wird-ul Latiff’ of Imam ‘Abdullah Al-Haddad ) ‘ WIRD’ TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD صلّى الله عليه وآله وسلّم : All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

66. “ O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and grant us the ability to follow it. And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant us the ability to reject it.” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

67. O our Lord! Make us to benefit from what You have taught us. O Lord! Teach us whatever that is beneficial for us. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

68. O Lord! Grant upon us profound understanding, (as also grant upon) our family members. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

69. And also to those in the Faith who are close to us , Amongst fellow citizens, the female and the male. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

70. O Allah! Make us to be people who guide (others) and who are (always) Guided (by Your Guidance) . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

71. Not of those who are astray and who lead people astray. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

72. O Allah! Guide us all with Your Guidance. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

73. And make us people who hasten towards what pleases You. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

74. And do not let us be protected (by others) except only with Your Protection (as our Guardian). All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

75. And do not make us to be of those who differ from Your command and who are disobedient towards You. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

76. And sufficient is Allah for us, for He is the Best Protector All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

77. And there is no power nor strength except with Allah The Most High, the Most Esteem. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

78. And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions . All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

79. And all the Praises belongs to Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the world All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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