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Assalamualaikum and hi everyone, my name is Ilham Nor Mahirah binti Mohd Shafian. I prefer my friends to call me Ilham. Lets know more about me.

Birthdate:6 March 2006

Matric number:242066

Mahallah: Khalid Al-Walid

Group:60

Course:Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage

Email:ilhammahirah06@gmail.com

Instagram:ilhmmhrh

Hobby:reading novels

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For the first usrah, we had a simple introduction between usrah member. It was very fun because I could meet new friends. The topic we had discussed for the first usrah are adab in seeking knowledge and Al-Quran as a guidance.

As a student, we need to have adab in seeking knowledge. For example, we need to learn sincerely for God's sake. We must to learn something because of Allah only and not to get others compliment. Besides, we should respect our teacher or anyone who gives us the knowledge. Next, we must be patience in gaining knowledge and being humble even we have a lot of knowledge more than others. For the next topic, Allah already mentioned that Al-Quran is our forever guidance and it was significant to us to follow Al-Quran as it is Divine Source in Islam. As we know, Islam is the only one religion whose divine sources have not been distorted and safely guarded by Allah. So that, it was compulsary to us to follow them as to get better life in this world and in the hereafter.

Honestly, I really enjoyed my first usrah but, I hope that there's some fun activities for the next usrah.

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This week, my usrah was sharing about 'Rukun Islam' based on Hadith Jibril. It was named as Hadith Jibril because it contains 4 aspects - Islam, Iman, Ihsan and the signs of apocalypse. It is important to emphasize all the Rukun Islam in ourselves because it can strengthen our bond with Allah. It can be such a way to us to have a good relationship with our creator if we follow all the five pillars. Next, we can clean our hearts and keep ourselves far from major sin. In the same time, this will lead us to righteous and piety. Moreover, Rukun Islam will teach us how to be a true slave of Allah.

Other than that, Hadith Jibril also mentioned about adab in seeking knowledge such as we have to find the best one to be our teacher and do not be shy to ask anything. This interesting hadith also told us to dress up properly when meeting pietist. Overall, I really enjoyed to learn about this hadith as I could know more about Rukun Islam.

For the next usrah, I hope there are some games to make the usrah more interesting.

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Hello guys, it's me again. For this week, my usrah was conducted by online because we were at home! No worries, the usrah was still good and fun. In this 3rd usrah, my facilitator shared about 'Rukun Iman'. As Muslim, we need to obligate for each pillars. The first one is we need to belief in Allah, our creator. This is the most significant thing in Islam. We need to belief in oneness of God and we are His Vicegerent. I would like to share new words that I learnt regarding to the 'Rukun Iman' which are Rububiyyah and Uluhiyyah. Uluhiyyah means we believe Allah is the only one God in this world. If a man belief in Uluhiyyah, it means he also belief in Rububiyyah. Moreover, we can't deny Asmaul Siffat where we believe that Allah have many great characteristics. This already mentioned in Surah Maryam:65.

The next one is belief in Angels. There are ten of the Angels that obligated to us to know. Every creation must have its own reason as the Angels were created because Allah wants us to live sistematically. Belief in The Books is the 3rd pillar in 'Rukun Iman' and there are four; Taurat, Zabur, Injil and Quran. All of these was revealed to the prophets to be spreaded to mankind. The last and the most comprehensive revelation is Al Quran, came through Prophet Muhammad SAW and of course , there are a lot of advantages from it.

- the biggest miracle of prophet Muhammad SAW

- provides the objectives and guidelines in live

- medicine to all disease

As for this week, there are no sharing from us because it was online. I hope for the face to face usrah, there are some sharing from my friends as usual.

Thats all from me today. Bye!

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If last week we discussed the first three Articles of Faith, this week we will share the last three Articles of Faith. The fourth Article of Faith is belief in the Prophets. Allah has sent Prophets to urge us to worship Him. Additionally, the Prophets brought the concept of Tawhid to their respective communities. Among the duties of the Prophets are to answer the questions of why we were created, to explain to their people why we need to worship God, and to remind us that this world is merely a place of trial. The Prophets are also tasked with revealing the unseen and serving as examples and guidance for their followers.Given that the Prophet is a servant of Allah who is promised Paradise, it is certain that he possesses many virtues, including:

- The Prophet has been granted intercession, which can help his followers on the Day of Judgment.

- He preached to both humans and jinn. Unlike other Prophets who only spread their message to humans, he also reached out to other beings such as jinn.

- Allah provided assistance to him and his followers during battles by instilling fear in the hearts of their enemies.

- The Prophet was always grateful and never complained about the sustenance that God had decreed for him. Therefore, we should emulate the Prophet's attitude of gratitude by recognizing those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

- The Prophet frequently repented, at least 70 times a day, despite being infallible.

- He was a person of moderation, humility, and responsibility.

- The Prophet also advised against arrogance, stating that anyone who harbors even a trace of pride will not enter Paradise.

In conclusion, we should educate ourselves to emulate the Prophet's qualities in order to attain the pleasure of God and him.

The fifth Article of Faith is belief in the Day of Judgment. As Muslims, we must believe that the world will come to an end and that all deeds, whether good or bad, will be accounted for. By believing in this, we can deepen our love for Allah.

Next, the final Article of Faith is belief in Divine Decree (Qada' and Qadar). Qada' refers to God's decree, while Qadar refers to its implementation. A servant must believe and be certain that Allah knows everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen. Everything that has occurred is predetermined by Allah and is part of His will.

There are many benefits to believing in Allah's Qada' and Qadar, including attaining inner peace, gaining strength to follow the path of Allah, eliminating bad character traits, and cultivating good moral values.

Actually, I would like to have a usrah at somewhere. To be more specific, I want to have it outside as at the park or beach. I believe all my friends are stress with their assignment so, why not if we relax our mind at the park while sharing the usrah. I hope my opinion sounds interesting, hehe.

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Assalamualaikum everyone.

This week’s usrah was very interesting as I learned new words and was able to appreciate many stories of the Prophets. It’s undeniable that each Prophet has their own unique and fascinating story.

This week’s topic is Ihsan and eschatology.

Eschatology? What is that? Eschatology refers to the Day of Judgment, the Day of Resurrection, and the life after this world (the Hereafter). What is the connection between Ihsan and eschatology? The term حسن appears 211 times in the Quran.

To achieve Ihsan, one must possess the qualities of a 'muhsin':

- Do good for others

- Do good in the best way possible

- Do it for Allah, not for the sake of seeking praise from people.

Now, let’s move on to the stories of the Prophets.

The Story of Prophet Nuh:

Prophet Nuh preached for 950 years, and only 80 people followed him. He prayed to Allah to eliminate those who corrupted the earth. Allah answered his prayer by sending a great flood.

The Story of Prophet Ibrahim:

Prophet Ibrahim was given the ability to think deeply. In his time, almost everyone worshipped idols, but he was the only one who did not, even though his father was an idol maker. In short, he preached in Palestine.

The Story of Prophet Yusuf:

The story of Prophet Yusuf is referred to as 'أحسن القصص' (the best of stories) in the Quran. It is about him and his brothers. He was once picked up by Egyptian traders and bought by Zulaikha. The Quran mentions five times that Prophet Yusuf was a 'muhsin'.

What is the connection of Ihsan to all these stories?

The connection is that we need to do good to gain Allah’s pleasure in the Hereafter. The stories of the Prophets often serve as examples for facing life’s trials in this world.

This week's usrah also conducted online due to the electrical problem at the campus. Overall, it still interesting but once again, I hope there are more interesting stories about our prophets and lets try our best to make it outside of the campus. Bye!

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ROLEPLAY USRAH (HOW SHOULD WE CHERISH LIFE)

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ROLEPLAY USRAH (HOW SHOULD WE CHERISH LIFE)

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Etiquette with parents is essential. My facilitator shared the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his father, who was an idol maker. This story is both fascinating and unique! Among the manners we should uphold with our parents are:

- Use kind words when speaking to them.

- Be humble with them.

- Keep making Dua for them.

This week's sharing was brief but deeply impactful for my soul. I hope more stories of the Prophets are shared, as they serve as excellent role models for us.

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Here are some wishes from me as a usrah member.

Firstly, I want to thank a lot to my usrah facilitator. You are doing so great friend!

Everyone dreams of various things in life. As for me, I hope my life is always made easier and smoother. I also wish to share the knowledge I gain through this usrah with others.

Last but not least, I hope that my friends and I will always succeed in life.

I close my hopes with one quote: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

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HIKMAH

-wisdom and knowledge

-a concept of command of Allah

-Robi Bin Anas: "fear of God".

-Ibn Kutaibah: "blend knowledge and deed.

HIKMAH IN IBADAH

good intention

ihsan

will get the sweetness of ibadah

HIKMAH IN EDUCATION

can develop skills

independent thinking

"إنما الأعمال بانيات"

INTENTION

must have a right intention

purity of intention

clarity

focus and consistent

AMAL

performing good deeds

IHSAN

worship Allah as we can see Allah

we will lead a good life with ihsan, insyaAllah.

"I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me." (Azzariat:56)

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PREPARING SOLAT WITH KHUSYU'.

'khusyu'' means calmness, humility, fear, and humbleness

•: Khusyu' refers to a state of the heart characterized by humility, submission, and attentiveness to Allah during acts of worship, particularly in solat (prayer)

Why is Khusyu' Important?

Khusyu' makes solat meaningful and spiritually fulfilling.

Demonstrates complete submission and devotion to Allah.

How to Achieve Khusyu'?

Prepare mentally and physically: Purify intentions, perform wudu', wear clean attire.

Understand the meanings of recitations.

Choose a quiet and clean place for solat.

Avoid distractions: Keep gadgets away.

Visualize standing before Allah. (IHSAN).

Techniques to Maintain Khusyu'

Focus on every movement and recitation.

understand the meaning of the ayat.

Slow down and avoid rushing.

Reflect on the significance of each action.

Make dua for khusyu'.

HOW TO GET KHUSYU’?

PREPARE FOR SOLAH

cleaning yourself and suggesting

do not pray if food is ready

Effects of Khusyu' in Daily Life and Hereafter

Increases mindfulness and discipline.

Strengthens connection with Allah.

Promotes inner peace and reduces stress.

Rewards in the Hereafter: Acceptance of prayers and closeness to Allah.

As a conclusion, let's try our best to get khusyuk as it can help us to be a better

person.

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THE VIRTUE FOUND IN SALAH WITH KHUSYU'.

Ṣalāh

The cornerstone of a Muslim’s daily life, a connection with Allah.

Khushūʿ

A state of humility and focus in prayer, essential for spiritual success.

"Prayer without khusyu' is valid. However, praying without khusyu' decreases the rewards of the prayer performed."

"Successful indeed are the believers".1

"those who humble themselves in prayer".2

(Al-Mukminun 1-2)

SOLAH WITH KHUSYU'= VIRTUES

1. At-Taah (submission/loyalty)

Total obedience to Allah’s commands.

2. Al-Jihad (struggle in the path of Allah)

Daily prayers strengthen our resolve to face life’s struggles with patience

3. Muhasabah (reflection)

Encourages a purified heart and a clear conscience.

4. Tawaddu' (humility and humbleness)

Acknowledgment of one’s position as a servant of Allah.

5. Iffah (modesty and self-restraint from sinful behavior)

A barrier against sins and worldly distractions.

Last but not least, Ṣalāh with Khushūʿ shapes a believer’s character and strengthens the bond with Allah.

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FASTING.

"O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was for those before you so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah˺." (Al-Baqarah: 183)

The Virtues of Fasting

1. Patience

"Fasting is half of patience" – Hadith from Tirmidhi.

Patience in obeying Allah.

Patience in refraining from what Allah has forbidden.

2. Honor (Takrim)

Adherence to Allah's commandments.

Brings one closer to Allah.

Grants dignity to oneself.

Encourages empathy and compassion.

3. Mercy (Rahmah)

Mercy from Allah and from other creations.

Helps to forgive and make peace.

Prayers That Are Not Rejected

The prayer of a just leader.

The prayer of a fasting person until they break their fast.

The prayer of one who is oppressed.

Fasting is a mercy from Allah for the believers, as it allows them to gain Allah’s love and compassion.

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Zakāh is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is obligatory for Muslims to observe.

"Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds and establish prayer and give zakah will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve (2:277)".

The Virtues of Zakah:

Tawakkul (Reliance on Allah)

Ukhuwwah (Fosters love, empathy, and unity among Muslims)

Bridging Relationships

As a conclusion, Zakāh is not just a financial obligation but a spiritual and social act of worship.

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LAST USRAH (SEM2)

As today is my last usrah as a foundation student, so I would like to thank my usrah facilitator a lot. She was doing very her best to share the islamic knowledges with us. I hope that every sharing will always stay in my heart for keeping me to be a better person in the future, Insha'Allah.

May Allah makes our study journey easier until we become a successful person so that we are able to protect our deen and make our parents proud of us.