1. BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 12 DECEMBER 2010 6 MUHARRAM 1432 (HIJRIYAH) @ GALAXY, GEYLANG “ MUHARRAM AND ITS LESSONS” IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB” DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 148-157 All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

2. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 “ The best amongst you are they who learns the Qur’an and who teaches it.” ( Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w .)

3. Do men think that they will be left alone on saying "We believe" and that they will not be tested?” We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false.” ( Qur’an: Ankabut: 26: 2-3 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

4. “ There is no emigration ( Hijrah to Madina) after Al-Fath (conquest or opening of Makkah), but only Jihad (striving with utmost in Allah’s ways) and good intentions (niyyat).” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

5. “ And, behold, with every hardship comes ease: verily with every hardship comes ease! Hence, when you are free (from distress), remain steadfast, and unto your Lord (Sustainer) turn your attention (i.e. with love, sincerity and total devotion).” ( Qur’an: ash-Sharh: 94: 5-8 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

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7. “ Actions (deeds) are by intention, and every man shall have but that which he intended. Thus whoever migrates (Hijrah) for the sake of Allah and His messenger, then his migration is (indeed) for Allah and His messenger. And whoever migrates (with the intention) to achieve worldly benefits or for the sake of marrying a women, then his migration will be for that which he had intended.” ( Hadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

8. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

9. “ To each is a goal to which Allah turns him; then strive together (as in a race) toward all that is good. Wheresoever ye are, Allah will bring you together. For Allah hath power over all things.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 148 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 148

10. “ From whencesoever thou startest forth, turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; that is indeed the truth from thy Lord. And Allah is not unmindful of what ye do.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 149 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 149

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12. “ So from whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; and wheresoever ye are turn your face thither that there be no ground of dispute against you among the people except those of them that are bent on wickedness; so fear them not but fear Me; and that I may complete My favours on you and ye may (consent to) be guided.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 150 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 150

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14. “ A similar (favour have ye already received) in that We have sent among you a Messenger of your own rehearsing to you Our signs, and purifying you, and instructing you in Scripture and wisdom, and in new Knowledge. “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 151 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 151

15. “ Then do ye remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to Me and reject not faith.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 152 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 152

16. “ O ye who believe! Seek help with patient perseverance and prayer: for Allah is with those who patiently persevere.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 153 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 153

17. “ And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah: "They are dead." Nay, they are living, though ye perceive (it) not.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 154 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 154

18. “ Be sure We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods, lives and the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.― “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 155 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 155

19. “ Who say: when afflicted with calamity: IN-NAA-LIL-LAA-HI WA-IN-NAA –ILAY-HI R O -JI-’UUN "To Allah we belong and to Him is our return." “ ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 156 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 156

20. “ They are those on whom (descend) blessings from their Lord and Mercy and they are the ones that receive guidance.” ( Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 157 ) All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH :2 : 157

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22. “ And your Lord says: "Call on (supplicate) Me; I will answer your (Prayer): But those who are too arrogant to serve Me will surely find themselves in Hell in humiliation!" ( Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60 ) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE, MOST MERCIFUL. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

23. ROB-BA-NAA– AF-RIGH- ‘ALAY-NAA – SwOB-RAN – WA-TAWAF- FA-NAA – MUS-LI-MEE-N “ Our Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy, and Take our souls unto Thee as Muslims (who bow to Thy will)"! All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:

24. ROB- BA-NAA – LAA – TAJ- ’AL-NAA – MA-’AL – QOW-MAZ - Z O – LI-MEE-N "Our Lord! send us not to the company of the unjust (oppressors and wrong- doers)." DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH: All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

25. ROB-BANAA – FAGH – FIR -LANAA – DZU-NUU-BA-NAA – WA-KAF-FIR- ‘AN-NAA – SAI – YI- AA - TINAA – WA-TAWAF - FA-NAA – MA – ‘AL – AB- RAA-R “ Our Lord! forgive us our sins blot out from us our iniquities, and take to Thyself our souls in the company of the righteous.” All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:

32. ROB-BANAA – AA-TINAA – MIN-LA-DUNK-KA RO H -MA-TAN – WA – HA-YI’ – LA-NAA – MIN - AM- RINAA – RA – SHA- DAA "Our Lord! Bestow on us Mercy from Thyself, and dispose of our affair for us in the right way! “ All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010 DU’A TAUGHT BY ALLAH:

33. وَصَلّى اللَّهُ عَلَى سَيْدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَ عَلَى آلِهِ وصَحْبِهِ وَسَلّم وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِيْن And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon His household and Companions . And all the Praises is for Allah, Lord Sustainer of all the worlds. All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail.2010

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