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Reflection and Areas for Improvement

Through my recent experiences, I reflected on the importance of being patient, attentive, and responsible in both individual and group activities. I realized that effective communication and teamwork are essential for success.

From the Usrah sessions, I recognized that I can improve by being more consistent in participating actively, sharing ideas, and applying the lessons learned in daily life. I aim to enhance my understanding, practice discipline in implementing Islamic values, and develop better self-awareness to grow spiritually and socially.

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Role in Roleplay: Person 2 (Raniyah)
In this roleplay titled “The Power of Good Intentions”, I played the role of Person 2, who emphasizes the importance of having good intentions in every action. My role was to support my team members by highlighting how sincere intentions make efforts meaningful, even when one feels tired or when no one is watching. Through this character, I conveyed that good intentions not only enhance our actions but also nurture patience, empathy, and personal growth.

By performing this role, I demonstrated the ability to communicate moral values effectively, motivate peers, and balance dialogue delivery with appropriate gestures and expressions to engage the audience.

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🗓️ Zakah & Ṣadaqah – Purifying Wealth and Heart

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🔹 💰 Understanding Zakah
Zakah is an obligatory act of worship that purifies wealth and the soul, showing that Islam covers both spiritual and social responsibilities.

🔹 🌱 Spiritual Growth
Giving zakah cleanses the heart from greed and attachment to material things, nurturing sincerity and gratitude.

🔹 🤲 Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)
Paying zakah reflects full reliance on Allah, believing that whatever is given for His sake will be replaced with greater blessings.

🔹 🤝 Ukhuwwah (Brotherhood)
Zakah strengthens unity and compassion within the Muslim community by supporting those in need.

🔹 ⚖️ Social Responsibility
It reduces poverty, balances wealth distribution, and builds a caring and supportive society.

🔹 ❤️ Ṣadaqah (Voluntary Charity)
Beyond obligation, voluntary charity develops empathy, kindness, and continuous good deeds.

🔹 🔄 Vertical & Horizontal Relationship
Zakah connects a Muslim to Allah (obedience) and to people (care and service), balancing faith and social contribution.

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🔹 🌙 Understanding the Purpose of Fasting
Fasting is prescribed to develop taqwa — mindfulness and consciousness of Allah in every aspect of life.

🔹 🛡️ Building Taqwa
Learning self-control by avoiding not only food and drink, but also sinful actions, words, and thoughts.

🔹 ⏳ Sabr (Patience) & Self-Restraint
Fasting trains patience in obeying Allah, resisting desires, and enduring difficulties with strength.

🔹 👀 Levels of Fasting
Not just physical fasting, but also guarding the tongue, eyes, ears, and heart from wrongdoing.

🔹 🤍 Developing Raḥmah (Mercy & Empathy)
Experiencing hunger builds compassion for the less fortunate and encourages generosity.

🔹 🍽️ Encouraging Charity
Feeding others and sharing sustenance increases rewards and strengthens community bonds.

🔹 🧠 Inner Discipline
Fasting nurtures stronger willpower, better emotional control, and greater spiritual awareness.

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🗓️ Building Character Through Ṣalāh with Khushūʿ

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🔹 🕌 Understanding Khushūʿ in Prayer
Developing full concentration, humility, and awareness that we are standing before Allah — not just performing physical movements.

🔹 🤍 Strengthening Connection with Allah
Ṣalāh with khushūʿ nurtures a closer relationship with Allah and deepens spiritual awareness.

🔹 🛡️ Ṣalāh as Self-Control
Prayer helps prevent sinful behaviour and builds discipline in daily life.

🔹 ⚔️ Jihād al-Nafs (Inner Struggle)
Striving against laziness, distractions, and negative habits to maintain consistency in prayer.

🔹 🪞 Muḥāsabah (Self-Reflection)
Using prayer as a moment to reflect on actions, intentions, and personal weaknesses.

🔹 🌸 ʿIffah (Modesty & Self-Restraint)
True prayer shapes moral behaviour, encouraging modesty and integrity inside and outside worship.

🔹 🌿 Tawaḍḍuʿ (Humility)
Sujūd reminds us of our dependence on Allah and removes pride from the heart.

🔹 🌟 Impact of Khushūʿ
Builds strong character, improves behaviour, strengthens īmān, and transforms prayer into a way of life — not just a ritual.

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🗓️  Pillars of Iman – Strengthening Faith

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🔹 ☝️ Belief in Allah (Tawhid)
Strengthening conviction that Allah is One, the Creator and Sustainer of everything, and the only One worthy of worship.

🔹 👼 Belief in Malaikah (Angels)
Understanding that angels are always obedient to Allah and record human deeds — encouraging more mindful and righteous actions.

🔹 📚 Belief in Kutub (Divine Books)
Believing that Allah revealed holy scriptures as guidance, with the Quran as the final and most complete revelation.

🔹 🧠 Living by the Quran
Applying Quranic teachings in daily life through better character, decision-making, and worship.

🔹 🌱 Faith into Action
Realising that true iman is not only belief in the heart but also reflected through actions and behaviour.

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🌟Reasons & Sources of Ḥikmah from ʿIbādah

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🔹 🕌 Ṣalāh (Prayer)
Teaches discipline, strengthens connection with Allah, and prevents immoral and harmful behaviour.

🔹 🌙 Ṣawm (Fasting)
Builds self-control, patience, and taqwa (God-consciousness) by learning to control desires.

🔹 💰 Zakāh (Charity)
Purifies wealth and the heart, nurtures generosity, and develops care for the less fortunate.

🔹 🕋 Ḥajj (Pilgrimage)
Trains obedience, unity, humility, and reminds Muslims of equality before Allah.

🔹 🧠 Source of Ḥikmah
Each act of worship carries wisdom that shapes character, strengthens faith, and guides daily behaviour.

🔹 🌱 Spiritual Growth
Through sincere worship, a person develops better morals, stronger self-discipline, and deeper awareness of Allah.

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🧠 Acquisition of Ḥikmah (Wisdom) in Islam

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🔹 Ḥikmah (Wisdom)
Ability to understand truth, apply knowledge correctly, and live according to Allah’s guidance.

🔹 🕌 Through ʿIbādah (Worship)
Worship builds inner qualities like sincerity, humility, and discipline — shaping a wiser and more mindful person.

🔹 💭 Niyyah (Intention)
Every action depends on intention. Sincere niyyah ensures deeds are done purely for Allah, not for recognition.

🔹 🤲 ʿAmal (Righteous Deeds)
Consistent good actions such as prayer, charity, fasting, and kindness strengthen faith and character.

🔹 ⭐ Iḥsān (Spiritual Excellence)
Worshipping Allah as if we see Him, knowing He always sees us — builds honesty, patience, and compassion.

🔹 📚 Ḥikmah in Education
Encourages critical thinking, reflection, and practicing knowledge with strong moral values.

🔹 🌱 Personal Development
Combining intention, worship, and good deeds leads to balanced spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth.

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🌸 Adab wa Ahkam (Manners and Rulings)

🧠 Definition:
✨ Adab means good manners and noble character in daily life.
⚖️ Ahkam means Islamic rulings that guide human actions.

💫 Importance:

🌿 Builds a moral and disciplined Muslim personality.
🕌 Ensures obedience to Islamic laws.
💖 Combines faith, ethics, and actions in daily life.

🌼 Examples:

Adab: Respecting parents 👨‍👩‍👧, honesty 🤝, patience 🕊️

Ahkam: Performing prayer 🕌, paying zakat 💰, avoiding riba ❌

✨ Conclusion:

Adab wa Ahkam shapes a Muslim to be faithful, well-mannered, and obedient to Allah 💫

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Reflection on USRAH Session 4:

🌙 Belief in the Hereafter (Iman in the Day of Judgment)

🕌 Definition:
Belief that worldly life 🌍 will end on a fixed day (al-Qiyamah).
All humans will be resurrected (al-Hashr) and judged ⚖️ according to their deeds.
Those who believe and do righteous deeds will enter Paradise 🕌, while those who reject faith will be punished in Hell 🔥.

💫 Importance of Belief in the Hereafter:

🌟 A core teaching of all prophets.
🧠 Encourages reflection on the consequences of one’s actions.
🤲 Strengthens faith in Allah SWT.

💖 Effects of Belief in the Hereafter:

✨ Reflects Allah’s greatness and perfect justice.
💭 Inspires longing to meet Allah in the Hereafter.
😔 Instills fear of Allah’s punishment.
💪 Motivates good deeds and avoidance of sins.
🕊️ Builds patience and resilience in facing life’s tests.

🌸 Conclusion:

Belief in the Hereafter makes a Muslim more responsible, sincere in deeds, and always prepared for life after death 🌿.

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Reflection on USRAH Session 4:

🌙 Belief in the Hereafter (Iman in the Day of Judgment)

🕌 Definition:
Belief that life 🌍 will end on a fixed day (al-Qiyamah).
All people will be resurrected (al-Hashr) and judged ⚖️ by their deeds.
The righteous 🌸 enter Paradise, while the disbelievers face Hellfire 🔥.

💫 Importance:
🌟 A core message of all prophets
🧠 Encourages reflection on one’s actions
🤲 Strengthens faith in Allah SWT

💖 Effects:
✨ Shows Allah’s perfect justice
💭 Builds longing to meet Allah
😔 Creates fear of sin
💪 Inspires good deeds
🕊️ Increases patience & sincerity

🌸 Conclusion:
Belief in the Hereafter makes Muslims responsible, sincere, and always prepared for life after death 🌿

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📝 Personal Biodata

Name: Raniyah binti Mohd Najib
Age: 18 years old
Hometown: Batu Pahat, Johor
Matric Number: 259449
Course: Malay of International Communication
Phone Number: +6011-14943545
Email: raniyaaaah07@gmail.com
Social Media:

Instagram: @raniyaaaah._

TikTok: @sheshnyagud
Usrah Group: Usrah 62
Facilitator: Sr. Amani

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Reflections on USRAH Session 3:

Belief in Rasul and Anbiya’ (Messengers and Prophets)

🌙 Definition

Believing that Allah sent messengers to every nation to call them to worship Allah alone (Tawhid).
All messengers were truthful, trustworthy, and guided.
Rejecting one prophet means rejecting all prophets.

📜 Core Message

All prophets preached Tawhid (Oneness of Allah).
Obeying the Prophet = Obeying Allah.

“The prophets are brothers; their religion is one.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

🌟 Why Messengers Are Necessary

To guide people to worship Allah.

To explain purpose of life & Hereafter.

To show path to Paradise.

To serve as role models.

💖 Prophet Muhammad SAW’s Privileges

Sent to all mankind & jinn

Granted intercession (syafa‘ah)

Earth as place of prayer

War booty permitted

Enemies struck with fear

🧭 How to Emulate Prophets

🌼 Gratitude

🤝 Tolerance

💭 Repentance

⚖️ Moderation

🕊️ Humility & Kindness

💡 Accountability

✨ Conclusion

Faith in messengers means following their teachings, imitating their character, and living with faith, patience, and gratitude.

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🌙 Reflection Summary: Usrah Session 2 – Pillars of Iman (Belief in Allah, Angels & Books)

In this session, we explored the Hadith Jibril, which outlines the foundation of Islam through Iman, Islam, and Ihsan. The discussion focused on three pillars of Iman:

1. Belief in Allah (Tawhid) – Affirming Allah’s Oneness as the sole Creator and Sustainer. The Qur’an emphasizes that no one is comparable to Him (Al-Ikhlas 112:1–4). This belief strengthens one’s faith through prayer, reflection, and trust in Allah’s plan.

2. Belief in Angels (Malaikah) – Acknowledging their existence as beings created from light who carry out Allah’s commands, record deeds, and deliver messages. This reminds Muslims to act righteously as angels witness their actions.

3. Belief in Divine Books (Kutub) – Recognizing the scriptures revealed by Allah (Tawrat, Zabur, Injil, and Al-Qur’an) as guidance for mankind. The Qur’an stands as the final and preserved revelation, providing wisdom and truth.

The session also highlighted the importance of applying these beliefs by studying the Qur’an, practicing its teachings, and sharing knowledge with others. The Qur’an’s miraculous nature, consistency, and fulfillment of prophecies affirm its divine origin.

💭 Reflection:
This session reminded me that true faith (Iman) is not only belief but also action. By understanding and practicing these pillars, I can strengthen my relationship with Allah and live as a better Muslim guided by revelation.

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Reflection on USRAH Session 1: Pillars of Islam (Hadith Jibril)

Today’s usrah session focused on the Hadith Jibril, which explains the foundation of our religion in a very beautiful and simple way. From the discussion, I learned that this hadith is not just about rules, but about how to live as a true Muslim.

One of the main points was about Islam, Iman, and Ihsan. Islam is about the five pillars:

Shahadah (declaring faith)

Salah (prayer)

Zakah (giving charity)

Sawm (fasting in Ramadan)

Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah)

Then, there is Iman, which means believing in the six articles of faith: Allah, angels, the holy books, the prophets, the Last Day, and divine decree (Qadr).

Lastly, Ihsan really touched me because it means worshipping Allah as if you can see Him, and even if you can’t, you know He sees you. This part reminds me that faith is not just about actions, but about sincerity and mindfulness.

We also discussed the signs of the Last Hour and the importance of asking questions to gain knowledge. One lesson that stood out to me is that it’s okay to say “I don’t know” because it shows humility and a willingness to learn.

Overall, this usrah session reminded me that our religion is complete and balanced. The pillars strengthen our connection with Allah and guide us to become better people.

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👤 Name: Raniyah Binti Mohd Najib (259449)
🎓 University: International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
📚 Course: Bachelor of Mass Communication (MACOM)
🕌 Usrah Group: Usrah 41
💖 Interests: Self-improvement, deepening Islamic knowledge, and character building
🌱 Personal Goal: To become a knowledgeable, sincere, and morally grounded individual who brings benefit to others