Date of birth: 12 December 2007

Matric No: 252636

Contact No:+60 19277 6860

Email: danialiman378@gmail.com

Uni Email: danial.imn@student.iium.edu.my

Instagram: daim.hmm

Address: No28, Jalan Kubah, U8/53 Bukit Jelutong

Shah Alam, Selangor

40150

Hobby: Sleep, eat, playing games and football

Ambition: aerospace engineer / pilot

group: usrah 127, usrah 130

My early education began at Real Kids when I was five years old, before continuing at Sekolah Tadika Bukit Jelutong at the age of six. From seven to twelve, I studied at Sekolah Rendah Bukit Jelutong, where I achieved 1A and 5Bs in UPSR.

At the same time, I pursued Islamic education at Sekolah Al-Hijrah, where I completed my Khatam Al-Quran certificate, scored 4As and 4Bs in UPKK, and obtained a Jayid Jiddan grade in PSRA.

For secondary school, I joined Sekolah Menengah Islam Institut Quran Kuala Lumpur (IQKL), focusing on both Islamic and academic studies. There, I memorised 15 Juz of the Quran and was honoured with the title BADAR. Guided by the principle “Never be scared to dream big”, I decided to challenge myself by transferring to a non-Tahfiz SBP, namely Sekolah Menengah Sains Kuala Selangor (KUSSES). Alhamdulillah, I successfully achieved 7As and 2Bs in SPM.

Presently, I am pursuing the Foundation in Engineering programme at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), with the ambition of specialising in Aerospace Engineering in the future. One of my biggest dreams is to explore the world.

Beyond academics, I have gained valuable experiences that shaped my personal growth, such as leadership, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. I am also active in sports, particularly rugby and football (my favorite team is Man United) , as well as in e-sports, especially Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

What is Usrah?

Usrah is an Arabic word that literally means “family.” In an Islamic context, it refers to a small study circle or discussion group where members gather regularly to strengthen their knowledge of Islam, spiritual development, and brotherhood/sisterhood.

Purpose of Usrah

• Strengthening Faith – to learn more about the teachings of Islam (Al-Quran, Hadith, and Islamic values).

• Building Brotherhood/Sisterhood – members support each other like a family.

• Personal Development – improving character, discipline, and responsibility.

• Community Contribution – encouraging members to be active, helpful, and beneficial to society.

How it is done:

• Usually in small groups (like 20 - 25people).

• Led by a Naqib/Naqibah (leader/guide).

• Activities may include Quran recitation, discussion, sharing experiences, reflection, and planning good deeds.

The Hadith of Jibril is one of the most important hadiths in Islam. It describes an event when Angel Jibril (Gabriel) came in the form of a man to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and asked him questions in front of the companions.

The Hadith covers the foundation of Islam

• Islam – The “five pillars”:

  • Testimony of faith (Shahadah)

  • Prayer (Salah)

  • Fasting in Ramadan (Sawm)

  • Giving alms (Zakat)

  • Pilgrimage (Hajj)

• iman (Faith) – Belief in:

  • Allah

  • His Angels

  • His Books

  • His Messengers

  • The Last Day

  • Divine Decree (Qadar), good or bad

-ihsan (Excellence) – To worship Allah as if you see Him, and even though you do not see Him, know that He sees you.

-signs of the Last Day – The hadith also mentions some signs of the Hour, like when the poor compete in building tall buildings, or when a slave woman gives birth to her mistress.

belief in the Books (Iman bil-kutub) – To believe that Allah revealed books to His prophets as guidance for mankind. These include the Tawrah (Torah), Zabur (Psalms), Injil (Gospel), and the Qur’an, which is the final and preserved book for all people until the Day of Judgment.

• Tawrat (Torah) – revealed to Prophet Musa (Moses) عليه السلام

• Zabur (Psalms) – revealed to Prophet Dawud (David) عليه السلام

• Injil (Gospel) – revealed to Prophet Isa (Jesus) عليه السلام

• Qur’an – revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW

Belief in the Prophets (الإيمان بالرسل)

• Allah sent prophets and messengers to guide humanity.

• They were chosen by Allah to teach people about Tawheed (oneness of Allah), good character, and how to worship correctly.

• Prophets are human beings, not divine, but they are the best examples for mankind.

• Muslims believe in all the prophets mentioned in the Qur’an, such as Adam, Nuh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus), and Muhammad ﷺ (the final prophet).

• Believing in prophets means:
  

  1. Accepting that they were truly sent by Allah.

  2. Respecting and loving them.

  3. Following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, because he is the last messenger.

  
  

• Qada’ and Qadar (Divine Decree and Predestination)

  • Qada’ means Allah’s final decision or judgment about something. It is the execution of what He has already planned.

  • Qadar means Allah’s pre-measurement of everything that happens in the universe – the destiny that He has already written in Lauh Mahfuz (the Preserved Tablet).

  🔑 Together, Qada’ and Qadar teach us that:

  1. Allah has complete knowledge of everything that happens (past, present, future).

  2. Nothing happens without Allah’s will and permission.

  3. Allah has already recorded everything before it happens.

  4. Allah has given us free will to choose, but our choices are still within His knowledge and plan.

• In Qada’ and Qadar, there are things that cannot be changed because Allah has already decreed them, for example:

  
  

  • The time of death of every person 🕯️

  • The place and time of birth 👶

  • The parents we are born to 👨‍👩‍👧

  • Natural disasters that are destined to happen 🌋🌊

  • Our sustenance (rezeki) that has been measured by Allah 💰 (though we can try to earn more, the total is still within Allah’s decree).

  
  

  
  

  These are things completely outside our control — we must accept them with sabr (patience) and rida (contentment).

🔹 Meaning of Ihsan:

Ihsan means excellence or perfection in worship and actions. The Prophet ﷺ explained it as:

“To worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot see Him, know that He sees you.”

🔹 In simple words:

• When you pray, you pray with full focus and sincerity, like you are standing in front of Allah.

• When you do good deeds, you do them purely for Allah, not to show off.

• Even in daily life (studying, working, speaking), you behave with honesty, kindness, and excellence because you know Allah is always watching.

🔹 Examples of Ihsan:

• Praying with full concentration 🕌

• Being kind to parents and others 🤲

• Doing your school/work tasks with sincerity and quality 📝

• Helping others without expecting reward ❤️

So, Ihsan is about doing everything in the best way, with the awareness that Allah sees you at all times.

🔹 Meaning of Eschatology:

Eschatology is the study of the end of times and what happens after death. In Islam, it refers to the belief in the Hereafter (Akhirah), which is one of the Pillars of Iman (faith).

🔹 Key Beliefs in Islamic Eschatology:

1. Life after death – When a person dies, the soul leaves the body and enters the barzakh (the life of the grave).

2. Resurrection (Al-Ba‘th) – On the Day of Judgment, all people will be resurrected by Allah.

3. Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Qiyamah) – Everyone will be judged for their deeds; nothing will be hidden.

4. Scale of deeds (Mizan) – Good and bad deeds will be weighed.

5. Sirat (the bridge) – A bridge over Hell that everyone must cross; the righteous will pass quickly, while the sinners may fall.

6. Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam) – Eternal reward or punishment, depending on faith and deeds.

🔹 Why it is important:

• It reminds Muslims to live responsibly and avoid sins.

• It gives hope that patience and good deeds will be rewarded.

• It strengthens faith in Allah’s justice and mercy.

👉 In short: Eschatology in Islam is the belief in life after death, resurrection, judgment, and the eternal life in Paradise or hell

There were times when people asked me simple questions, like how many pillars of faith there are. I could answer them easily. But when they asked me to explain further, I found myself unable to do so. This made me reflect and ask myself an honest question: if a non-Muslim asked me about Islam, would I actually know how to explain it?

I felt disappointed in myself because I have been a Muslim for almost my whole life, yet I realised that I did not really know my own religion as well as I thought I did. Usrah 1 became a wake-up call for me. It taught me that practising Islam is not just about routine, but about understanding and meaning.

Now, I am grateful for this experience because it pushed me to start learning Islam properly and sincerely. It made me realise that there is still so much for me to learn, and that this journey of understanding my faith has only just begun.

I learned that Islam has so much to teach us, and that most of Allah’s commands are meant for our own good. Every command has a reason behind it, and every act of worship brings benefits to us.

For example, prayer helps improve our focus and self-discipline, which can be applied in our daily lives. This is especially meaningful for me as a student.

I also realised that in order to improve ourselves, we must start with the first step: correcting our intentions. A sincere intention is the foundation for real change.

Another important lesson I learned is the importance of improving our prayer. My ustaz once told me that if we want to become better in any aspect of life, we must start by fixing our prayer. I did not understand it back then, but now, I truly do.

I also realised that consistency is hard to achieve. But Allah sees every effort we make, and what truly matters is our struggle to get closer to Him, even if we fall many times. Like someone once told me: “quality over quantity.” It reminded me that it is better to put real effort into small but sincere acts than to rush through many without meaning.