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Today, we met a new member of our usrah and learned about the three key concepts in ta'aruf:

1. Ta'aruf: Getting to know one another.

2. Tafahum: Understanding and mutual respect.

3. Taawun: Cooperation and helping each other.

Four main point in acquistion of hikmah:

1. Hikmah

2. Niat

3. Amal

4. Ihsan

1. Hikmah

Hikmah means wisdom, sagacity, philosophy or underlying reason. word "hikmah" from Quran is understood as knowledge and understanding of Quran, fear of God, and a means of nourishing the spirit or intellect. Hikmah guides humans in their purpose of life while making decisions with fairness.

2. Niat

Niat refers to any intentions in one's heart to do an act of sake of Allah. Niat leads humans to have a clear purpose in doing something or in focus in persuing amal (good deeds).

3. Amal

In Islam. "amal" has multiple meaning such as works or deed, actual practice, a value that emphasizes hard work and action.

4. Ihsan

refers to the act of performing one's duties and worship with excellence, perfection and sincerity.

Interconnection between Hikmah, Niat, Amal and Ihsan

Hikmah informs niat by providing clarity about what is right. Niat drives amal by ensuring actions are aligned with one purpose. Ihsan refines both niat and amal, encouraging sincerity in every step.

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Hello and Asalamualaikum, my name is Allysya Binti Mahathir and you can call me allysya or syasya.

I live in Selangor with my family.

Birthdate : 22 July 2006

Matric no. : 240807

Course : ARCOM

Hobby : playing badminton

E-mail : allysyathir@gmail.com

3 things that I like :

i) kek batik and cookies

ii) playing badminton

iii) kids

My wish:

I hope I can gain more knowledges and experiences in my CFS era and hoping to achieve an excellent result for every sem.

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So basically , our first week went well and we had a simple introduction about ourself with the Usrah member. Our group conducted by sister piqah.

For this week, we learn about adab in seeking knowledge. In seeking knowledge, always remember to always have sincere intentions in learning for the sake of Allah, because when we are sincere, Allah will make our affairs easier. Additionally, we should respect to our teachers or anyone that teach us even the smallest thing, be patient in facing all challenges and difficulties, and always remain humble.

On the other hand, we also learn about adab with Al Quran and the knowledge itself. When studying or reading the Quran, wear attire that is neat and suitable. Additionally, place the Al Quran at the high place including books. Do not place it at the same level as your feet. Then, apply the knowledge that you learn in your daily life.

AND DONT STOP IN SEEKING KNOWLEDGE ! you can rest but DONT STOP. (peace :>)

Improvement :

Maybe we can do some fun activities while learning or sharing beneficial story together.

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Assalamualaikum everyone<3

For today we learn about hadith jibril about iman, islam, ihsan and signs of the day of Judgements.

This hadith Jibril told a story about one man came to Rasulullah and sit infront him unexpectedly. Then, he asked Rasulullah "what is iman, islam,ihsan and the sign of the Judgement Day". Then Rasulullah replied :

1)Iman means believe in Allah, angels, prophets, scripture, The Day of Judgement and the destiny.

2) Islam means recite the two declarations of faith (shahada), perform the five daily prayers, fast during Ramadan, give zakat, and perform the hajj for those who are able.

3) Ihsan perform acts of worship sincerly as if we are seeing Allah and Allah is seeing us.

4)One of the signs of the judgement day is poor people competing to build high building.

Then, after the man returned, Rasulullah told to one of his sahabah that the man was Jibril and he came to teach you about your deen.

On the other hand, we also heard some beneficial stories from our usrah members and learn something from it such as, dont judge someone by their appreance and always go for Allah in every situation.

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We learn about The Pillars of Iman (faith) in Islam.

1) Belief in Allah

Belief in oneness of Allah our God who created the universe and only Allah is worthy of worship. Do what Allah told in Al Quran and abandon what is forbidden by God. Allah is the best helper and always listen to servant prayers and providing help to those who seek it.

2) Belief in Angel

Allah created angels from light and obey every God's command. They have specific and different roles such as delivering messages, records a person's action and so on.

3) Belief in Holy Books

Allah had delivered messages and guidance through books including Torah, Zabur, Bible and the holy book of Islam which is Al Quran. Al Quran was the greatest miracle of prophet Muhammad S.A.W and Al Quran serves messages, guidance for people without deviation. Al Quran remains eternal until The Day of Judgement.

improvement:

Do some quiz or fun activities.

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For today, we continue another 3 pillars of Iman (faith) in Islam :

4) Belief in the Prophets

Allah has sent prophet to convey His message to humanity, with Muhammad S.A.W being the final prophet. Prophet Muhammad is the best of mankind who should be followed and idolized by everyone. Prophet Muhammad will bring intercession for his followers on the Day of Judgment. The Prophet loves his followers dearly and teaches us to always be patient with difficulties we face and always be grateful for what we have. Additionally, the Prophet also teaches us to always be moderate in every matter and not to be excessive. He is always trustworthy, responsible, and humble in everything he does. Everyone should make the Prophet an excellent role model.

5) Belief in The Day of Judgement

This world is not eternal and will perish one day. Everyone will gather to be judged for their deeds based on their actions in this world, and these will be displayed on the Day of Judgement. No one knows when this day will occur, and it is essential for everyone to believe in it. This belief can bring us closer to Allah and instill a sense of fear within us to avoid doing bad things.

6) Belief in the Qadhaa' & Qadr (Doom & Divine Decree)

Qada' means what has been executed, and qadar means the decree that has been determined by Allah for all His servants. The basic components are divided into 4:

Knowledge: Allah knows all things that have happened, are happening, will happen, and will not happen.

Writing: Everything has been decreed and written in the Preserved Tablet (Luh Mahfuz).

Testament: Everything that occurs is by the permission and will of Allah.

Creation: Allah created everything on this earth.

Benefit of belief in Qada and Qadar:

1. A peaceful heart in living life because we believe that every path of our life has been predetermined by Allah.

2. It helps distance us from negative behaviour and encourages us to always do good behavior.

Improvement :

usrah members need to be active in usrah.

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We talked about Ihsan and eschatology (life after the destruction of the world)

The word "Ihsan" is mentioned 211 times in the Quran, urging us to be Muhsin. What is a Muhsin? A person who achieves Ihsan.

There are three characteristics of Muhsin :

1) do good for others

2)do good in the best possible way

3) always hope in Allah and not in humans.

For example, from story of Prophet Ibrahim:

Prophet Ibrahim demonstrated Ihsan by bravely opposing the idol worship among his people, even when faced with threats and rejection and when Allah tested his faith with the command to sacrifice his son, Ismail, he did so willingly, showing genuine love and sacrifice.

In conclusion, the connection between Ihsan and eschatology indicates that we should act with Ihsan towards all living beings, and these deeds will help us in the hereafter.

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Does all bad ending stories are bad for us? Obviously not.

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Yellow and Pink Illustrative Engagement Tips Poster

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We discussed about manners of Muslim, with was focus on manners to our parents. Parents should be respected, as is well known. Having intelligence is meaningless if we don't treat our parents and other family members with respect.

Prophet Ibrahim has a story of how his father drove him away because he worshipped idols. Prophet Ibrahim was treated badly, but he still had respect for his father. Prophet Ibrahim received Prophet Ismail as a good son from Allah as a recompense.

This tale demonstrates how crucial it is to respect our parents no matter what. Proper behavior is a reflection of our faith as Muslims.

Then, we made a presentation on the topics of the posters that had been prepared by all the members of the study group, which were:

1) Are all bad ending stories bad?

2) Adab or Ahkam, which one is more important?

3) How to cherish life

4) Why is our iman always being tested?

5) Why do we need to study more to improve our amal?

*Everyone was doing well and delivered it clearly ><

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Today is our last day together as a group after spending about 7 weeks sitting, laughing, and having sharing sessions together. This is very sad ;( For our last activity, we exchanged letters with messages from each person to another.

Thank you to Sr. Piqah for her hardwork being our leader hihi. Also, thank you to all my teammates and sorry for any wrong mistakes I did. Wishing everyone success in the future and may you achieve what you desire. Take care of yourselves and your iman. في حفظ الله في أمان الله ;)

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This week, our usrah focused on the hikmah (wisdom) behind ibadah (acts of worship), which is a crucial aspect of a Muslim’s life.

General Worship (Ibadah Ammah): Performing acts of worship with a good intention to seek the pleasure of Allah. For example, working to support the family, giving charity, and so on.

Specific Worship (Ibadah Khossah): Acts of worship that have been specifically prescribed in the Quran according to the requirements of Islamic law (Shariah). For example, the five daily prayers, fasting during the month of Ramadan, zakat, and the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).

The Five Pillars of Islam are obligatory for Muslims as a sign of obedience to Allah:

1. Shahada: Reciting the two testimonies of faith, praising the greatness of Allah.

2. Salat: Performing prayers as a link to draw closer to Allah.

3. Sawm (Fasting): Fasting during the blessed month of Ramadan.

4. Zakat: Giving charity to those in need.

5. Hajj: Performing the pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are able, symbolizing unity and devotion to Allah.

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Week 3 (10/01) PREPARING SOLAT WITH KHUSYUK

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Week 3 (10/01) PREPARING SOLAT WITH KHUSYUK

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KHUSYUK IN PRAYER

Khusyuk is an Arabic term that refers to a state of deep humility, focus, and concentration, particularly in the context of worship. It is often used to describe the ideal state of the heart and mind during prayer (Salah), where the person is fully attentive to Allah, with a sense of reverence and submission, free from distractions.

To achieve khusyuk (focus and humility) in solat (prayer), here are some simple steps for preparation:

1. Mental & Spiritual Preparation:

Clear your mind of distractions and remind yourself that you are standing before Allah.

Set a sincere intention to pray for Allah’s pleasure.

Repent briefly before starting your prayer to seek forgiveness.

2. Physical Preparation:

Perform wudu properly to feel clean and refreshed.

Pray in a quiet, peaceful place where you won’t be disturbed.

Wear clean, comfortable clothes.

3. Focus Your Mind:

Understand the meaning of what you recite during prayer.

Avoid distractions (e.g., turn off your phone).

4. During Prayer:

Maintain humility by remembering you are standing before Allah.

Stay still and avoid fidgeting.

Focus on your posture and don’t rush through movements.

5. Consistency:

Pray regularly with mindfulness to build concentration over time.

By preparing mentally, physically, and spiritually, you can enhance your focus and sincerity during prayer, achieving a state of khusyuk.

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Characteristics of Khusyuk:

1. Focus: Concentrating on Allah during prayer.

2. Humility: Feeling small and humble before Allah.

3. Presence: Being fully engaged in the prayer, not distracted.

4. Calmness: Feeling peaceful and relaxed during prayer.

How to Achieve Khusyuk:

1. Prepare Mentally: Clear your mind before starting.

2. Do Proper Wudu: Stay clean and refreshed.

3. Understand What You Recite: Reflect on the meaning of your words.

4. Choose a Quiet Place: Avoid distractions.

5. Focus on Posture: Stay still and move slowly.

Things That Hinder Khusyuk and Solutions:

1. Distractions (phone, noise):

Solution: Pray in a quiet space and turn off distractions.

2. Rushing Through Prayer:

Solution: Take your time in each movement.

3. Negative Thoughts:

Solution: Remember you’re standing before Allah and seek protection from distractions.

4. Not Understanding the Prayer:

Solution: Learn the meanings of what you recite.

Benefits of Khusyuk:

1. Closer to Allah: Stronger connection with Him.

2. More God-Conscious: Increased mindfulness of Allah.

3. Inner Peace: Feel calm and peaceful during prayer.

4. Heart Purification: Cleanses your heart from distractions and worries.

These simple steps can help you focus on achieving khusyuk in your prayers and improve your relationship with Allah.

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What is Fasting ?

Fasting is an act of worship where Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and anything that breaks the fast from dawn until sunset during Ramadan. It teaches self-discipline, increases God-consciousness (taqwa), and improves relationships with others while also reminding us of the struggles of the poor.

Exemptions from Fasting

Certain people are exempt from fasting:

1. The Sick: Can skip fasting if it harms their health, making up the fast later or giving fidyah (feeding the poor).

2. Travelers: Can break the fast if traveling, and make up the fast later.

3. Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: If fasting harms them or their child, they can skip and make up later, or give fidyah.

4. Children and the Elderly: Not required to fast if they can’t physically do so; they can give fidyah.

Three virtues of fasting:

1. Closeness to Allah: Fasting strengthens your connection with Allah, making you more spiritually aware and focused on Him.

2. Patience (Sabr): Fasting teaches self-control and patience, helping you endure hardships and resist temptations.

3. Mercy (Rahmah): Fasting increases empathy for the poor and invites Allah’s mercy, as He forgives sins and rewards those who fast.

Rewards of Fasting

Fasting brings great rewards:

1. Great Reward: Fasting is beloved to Allah, with immense rewards known only to Him.

2. Forgiveness of Sins: Fasting helps purify sins.

3. Special Gate to Paradise: Fasters enter through a special gate called Ar-Rayyan.

4. Increased Taqwa: Fasting strengthens one’s closeness to Allah and empathy for the poor.

5. Happiness: Fasters feel joy in this life and the Hereafter.

Conclusion

Fasting is a key worship that offers numerous benefits. There are exemptions for the sick, travelers, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and the elderly or children. The rewards for fasting sincerely are immense, including forgiveness, entry to paradise, and a stronger connection with Allah.

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Group members :

Allysya (240807)

Izzatul (242238)

Balqis (248985)

Aina (244679)

Farihah (241685)

Maintaining khusyuk in prayer deepens your connection with Allah, increases mindfulness, improves the quality of worship, and strengthens your faith. It helps you control emotions, leads to forgiveness, and brings greater rewards from Allah. So let us strive to be focused and devoted in prayer. ✨

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Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, involving the giving of a portion of one’s wealth to help those in need. It purifies wealth and soul.

Conditions for Obligation:

Muslim.

free (not enslaved).

enough wealth (surpassing basic needs and reaching nisab).

owned the wealth for one full year (haul).

Types of Zakat:

Zakat al-Fitr: Given during Ramadan, before Eid al-Fitr prayer, to purify the fast and help the poor celebrate Eid.

Zakat al-Mal (Wealth Zakat): Paid on wealth such as money, savings, crops, or trade profits, calculated at 2.5% of the wealth after one year.

Objectives and Benefits:

Purifies wealth and soul

Reduces social inequality

Boosts the economy

The different between zakat and sadaqah

Zakat is a mandatory form of charity in Islam, required for Muslims who meet specific conditions, such as having wealth above a certain threshold. It involves giving 2.5% of one's wealth annually to those in need, with specific categories of recipients defined in Islamic law.

Sadaqah is voluntary charity, which can be given at any time and in any amount. Unlike Zakat, it is not obligatory and can be offered for any good cause, benefiting anyone in need. While Zakat serves to purify wealth and reduce inequality, Sadaqah is a broader act of kindness and generosity.