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The Virtues Found in Sawm (Fasting)

1. Sabr (Patience and Forbearance)

To confine, detain, retain, restrain, restrict or withhold something

The directing of oneself toward obedience and worship is of benefit to the soul

Refraining from what Allah has prohibited and from all kinds of disobedience and sin

Acceptance of Allah's decree in our lives, such as the death of a loved one, illness, the loss of wealth or of a job

Increase self control

Enabling self reflection and growth in character

“Allah loves the patient” (quran 3:146)

2. Takrim (Respect and deference)

To honor, to respect, to treat with grace

Fasting improves ourselves as a person and our moral character

We give up bad deeds like lying, backbiting, slender and in other words treating someone badly when we fast

Ex: bad words or bad things about people (al-ghibah)

Allah doesn’t accept one’s fasting if they don't refrain themselves from speech and evil actions (Abu Hurairah)

So fasting makes us respectful towards others

Fasting also practices us to be more respectful to those who are poor since they have struggles in finding food and drinks to survive

We are showing compassion and empathy towards the poor

In a way, we are obeying the commandments of Allah as well

3. Rahmah (Friendliness)

Mercy, grace and compassion

Loving and caring

Sahur with family: building our relationships with each other

Pray Tarawih at masjid: Strengthens our relationship as an ummah

Empathising with the poor brings us closeness to them

We love and care for each other as we understand each other’s situations

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Why We Need to Be Humble?

Be an example to other people

In chapter 25, verse 63 of the holy Quran which states: “the servants of the merciful are they who walk on earth in humbleness and when the ignorant address them, they say peace”

People will feel comfortable and valued around us “humility is not thinking less of yourself. it’s thinking of yourself less”

pProtect us from self-praise, pride and feelings of superiority over others

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Patience: To hold one’s soul from being displeased, holding the tongue from complaining and the body parts from harming himself or others

“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear” (Quran 2:286)

Hikmah of Being Patient Person

Patience helps us achieve our goals

Patience is linked to good health

Helps us to make more rational choices

It’s a way to practice faith (iman)

How to Be a Patient Person

Relax and take deep breaths

Figure out what’s causing your impatience

Accept that your expectations might not always be met

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The virtues found in Zakat and Sadaqah

- The meaning of zakat: To purify and cleanse or a certain amount of spending, to increase, or bless
and sadaqah: A voluntary gift without coercion

The differences between zakat and sadaqah
Zakat

The 4th Pillars of Islam (Mandatory for all Muslims)

A way to purify our asset

Have a certain amount of rate

Sadaqah

It's sunat to do

We will earn rewards from Allah if we do it

We can do it anytime as long as we are ikhlas

The purpose of it is to help needy people

How charity increases you

Feed to the poor (charity)

Giving charity doesn't actually decrease our money because Allah will replace it with something better

Allah will open doors of opportunity for us

Our body belongs to allah

We must give even if it's a little

Tawakkal

Allah loves anyone who relies or depends on Him

We put full trust in Allah

Relation with Zakat: We must trust Allah when we give sadaqah

Allah will help us

Can help us enter Jannah

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The importance of sadaqah
Sadaqah: An act of kindness that is given to someone

Types of sadaqah

1. Sadaqah: A selfless philanthropic deed for the benefit of another person
2. Sadaqah jariyah: Generous deeds that are ongoing in nature, benefit people both now and in the future

Importance of sadaqah

- Cure illness and prevent death
- Atones our sins
- Opens the gates of paradise
- Creates balance and benefit to all society

Conclusion: Sadaqah does not only refer to worldly prosperity, it also refers to any act of righteousness and selflessness performed for the sake of Allah

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The virtues found in Hajj and Umrah

Ways to improve our Taqwa through Hajj and Umrah

We have to practice Taqwa during Hajj and Umrah

Be sincere in what we are doing

Keep your mouth and heart from talking and thinking negative things

Always remind ourselves Allah is watching us for all the time

The importance of Al-Tadhiyyah

Perform Ibadah perfectly in a good condition

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Acquisition of Hikmah (Positive values) from Ibadah

Setting the right niyyah (intention)

Do good to others for yourself

Anything that you give, only expect return from Allah

Don’t tie your contribution with expectations

Applying the right amal (practice)

Consistent with our ibadah

Anything we do this in life, do it to worship Allah and to please Him

Tauhid is important

Internalising the Ihsan (positive virtues)

Ihsan: Taking one’s inner faith and showing it in both deed and action

Whatever job/work we have, do our very best

They are favors of Allah to provide rizq

Fasting (Al-Baqarah 2:183)

The rewards of fasting from Allah

Saving us from Hellfire

Hajj (Al-Baqarah 2:197)

To purify ourselves

Salah Prayer (Al-Ankabut 29:45)

5 Daily Prayers are a gift from Allah to Prophet

Heals your wounds and eases your problems

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Adab in Seeking Knowledge

Have the right intentions.

Be respectful towards our teachers and respond to them.

Have perseverance.

Be prepared.

Be on time and don't be late for classes.

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Islam, Iman and Ihsan

Practicing these three by doing Sunnah Rasulullah SAW.

Also, we must do our ibadah, such as praying 5 times a day, pay zakat, read Al-quran, zikir and fasting during Ramadan month.

We have worship Allah sincerely as this would ease our journey and to be in Jannah.

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Tazkirah

Justice to oneself.

Hardworking in finding knowledge.

People look up to you.

A guaranteed future.

Be fair with knowledge.

3 Significants of Friday

Angels descend to earth.

They record those who went to Friday prayers.

A day that we're encouraged to pray as Allah accept our prayers.

A day that removes our sins.

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Why Our Iman is Always Being Tested?

We were created to worship Allah.

Allah tests a person He loves.

Allah tests us to purify us and wash away our sins.

A test can sometimes replace a worse misfortune.

The meaning of Ihsan: You worship Allah SWT as if you see Him and if you don't, then know that Allah SWT is watching you.
The concept: Worshiping Allah while doing our best by doing so.

People who have Islam; Muslim
People who have Iman; Mukmin
People who have Ihsan; Muhsin

Allah SWT commands to do good to other creatures.
"And do good. Indeed, God loves those who do good."

The Day of Judgement: The day when the world will end and the day of the reckoning of our deeds.

The signs of the Day of Judgment remind us that many people have forgotten our purpose. For those who remember, they are pious people. We can increase our acts of worship.

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Adab to Father and Mother

Obey them

Be obedient as long as they don't violate the shariah.

Speak nicely.

Hikmah:

Getting the blessings of Allah.

Respected and loved by many.

Gain the happiness of life in this world and the Hereafter.

Be rewarded.

The soul is always calm and serene.

Consequences:

Family members split.

Islam is despised for showing bad morals.

Life is not blessed by Allah SWT.

Adab to Neighbours

Help when in difficult and happy circumstances.

Visiting fellow neighbours and sending goods.

Always say hello.

Care for them.

Adab as a Student

Take ablution.

Reciting prayers.

Always be prepared.

Understanding the lesson.

Ask permission if there is any business.

Say thank you.

Reduce sleep.

Don't procrastinate.

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Why Our Iman Always Being Tested?

1. We were created to worship Allah.

2. Allah tests us to purify us and wash away our sins.

3. Tests are given to us to strengthen our iman (Faith).

4. Test can sometimes replace a worse misfortune.

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Do All Bad-Ending Stories are Bad for Us?

No, not necessarily.

1. Stories are only considered as bad-ending if we put our mind to believe that way.

2. Whether it's someone else's stories or our own, we'll learn from them.

3. We would understand that things won't always meet our expectations.

7 Principles of Preserving Nature in Islam

1. Allah perfectly creates the system of nature.
2. Nature is created for humankind.
3. Allah decides everything in our lives.
4. Natural resources must be managed and distributed fairly.
5. Don't damage nature.
6. Environmental damage caused by humans themselves.
7. Human greed is the main cause of damage.

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1. I've learned a lot of knowledge, and I understand Islam better.

2. Usrah has taught me how important it is to seek knowledge among my peers.

3. Furthermore, Usrah has strengthened my faith as we discussed Islamic virtues and shared our opinions.

4. It has helped me shape into a better Muslimah.

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2. Other than that, everything else is excellent! Our facilitator did a great job leading our Usrah.

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Tazkirah

1. Finding Ease in Our Hearts

We have to take care of our hearts.

Having Taqwa > Peace

It will fix our hearts.

Leaving bad sins for the Sake of Allah.

2. The Sweetness of Faith

Love Allah and Rasul more than anything else.

Loving someone for the Sake of Allah.

Refrain from committing immorality.

3. Patience

Avoid doing bad things.

Practice patience in ourselves.

Obey Allah always.

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How Should You Cherish Life?

1. Take good care of your health.

2. Sadaqah and giving away donations.

3. Mingle with other people.

4. Be grateful for everything.

5. Relearn from mistakes and do better next time.

The Pillars of Faith

The meaning of having faith: Believing and justifying.

Believe in Allah: There are signs of the greatness of Allah around us.

Believe in malaikat: Angels are Allah's creatures who are the most obedient to Him.

Believe in Qur'an: The Qur'an guides our lives.

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Do All Bad-Ending Stories are Bad for Us?

When we don't reach our expectations or our target.

1. Have Faith in Allah as He Knows Best

We put trust in Him.

Not everything that we want or what we think is good for us is good in the eyes of Allah and vice versa.

Our knowledge is limited than Allah's.

We do our part by following what Allah told us to do.

Entrust our lives to Allah and Tawakkal

2. Be patient; This life is a test, and there's a hikmah behind every situation.

Allah wouldn't burden someone over their limit or what they can handle.

Allah tests us to bring us back to Him.

3. Don't give up easily; Everything happens for a reason

Allah wants to increase our faith and test our faith in Him.

We must be self-reflective.

Conclusion: These endings give us a lesson.

Tazkirah

Manners of Online Learning

It's an obligation to seek knowledge.

Have the right intentions; Feel interested, eager to learn and patient.

Start studying with doa; Avoid being forgetful.

Continuation of Pillars of Faith

Believe in Rasul

It is obligatory to obey the command of Rasul, who gave us to the teachings of Islam.

25 rasul; Their job is to call people to practice Tauhid, convey good news and warnings, give guidance, and show admirable morals.

Believe in the Day of Judgment

No one knows when.

There are two types; qiyamah sugrah (tsunami, earthquake, hurricane) and qiyamah kubrah (the real apocalypse)

Believe in Qada' and Qadar.

Something can't be changed, and it's God's will.

Be patient; This life is a test, and there's a hikmah behind every situation.

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Week 3

Khusyu’ Preparation

Definition by Iman Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali Rahimahullah: "The origin of khusyu comes from the softness of the heart, the calm and submissive state of one's heart”

Khusyu’ in solah (prayer)

Present the heart when praying is like being in the presence of Allah S.W.T

Full of manners, courteous before Allah S.W.T

Not remembering the affairs of the world

Khusyu’ and wudhu’:

Linguistically - Cleanliness and excellence

Shari’ah - To purify certain parts of the body with water to make them clean and to remove the judgment of ‘minor impurity’ (hadath)

Fulfilling the prayer requirement

The principle of salah is to ensure Muslims maintain their faith and devotion to Allah SWT, in increasing taqwa (closeness to Allah SWT), and to remain conscious of the importance of faith and submission to their Creator

Division of the pillars of salah:

Qalbi

Qauli

Fi’li

Week 4

The Virtues found in Salah with Khushu’

Al-Ta’ah (Submission or loyalty)

A Muslim must try to live their daily lives by showing faith in Allah

Al-Jihad (Struggle in the path of Allah)

The word Jihad is derived from the verb jahada which means: "he exerted himself"

Literal meaning: exertion/striving

Muhasabah (Reflection)

Iffah (Modesty/Self-Restraint from sinful behavior)

Imam al-Nawawi:

Afaf and Iffah mean distancing and abstaining oneself from prohibited actions

Tawaddu’ (Humility/Humbleness)

To be humble and to be aware of one’s nothingness before Allah

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Benefits of Practicing Correct Amal

1. To represent the real image of Islam and Uphold the Islamic Characteristic

2. To please Allah so that our life will be in His barakah

3. To erase the sins we committed and purify the spiritual self

4. Good deeds are charity and they make us have better manners