first day of usrah!

learnt about Al-Quran

- Once we understand the Quran and sunnah, our best course of action is to apply it practically and improve ourselves. We should cleanse our hearts, repent for our sins, and make goals in order to become better Muslim versions of ourselves.

We were told about adab menuntut ilmu, adab betanya and mostly about Islam, Iman dan Ikhsan.

There's two ways of applying adab of seeking ilmu which are 1. inwards and 2. outwards.

1. Belief in Allah

2. Belief in the Malaikah

3. Belief in Kutub (kitab)

no. tel: 01137379722

email: daleeleelah@gmail.com

social media: @pog.web

4. Belief in Nabi and Rasul.

5. belief in The Day of Judgement

6. Belief in Qada' and Qadar.

2. NIYYAH

   • set a right niyyah with;

   • 1. sincerity, worship solely for the sake of Allah.

   • 2. purity of intention, make sure the intention is pure and free from any ulterior motives.

   • 3. clarity, be clear what and why we intend to do it.

   • 4. focus, focus on the act of worship and avoid distractions.

   • 5. Consistency, make sure intention remains consistent throughout the act of worship.

3. AMAL

   • refers to the practice of performing good deeds and acts of worship.

   • Example of Amal: salah, zakat, fasting, hajj and kindness.

4. IHSAN

   • positive virtues that are considered to be essential for leading a good life.

   • awareness; aware of Ihsan's importance in Islam

   • action; strive to practice Ihsan in daily life.

   • reflection; reflect actions, whether living up to the Ihsan.

   • Acquisition; one can acquire Ihsan over time and make them part of daily life.

1. Salah

   • instills awareness of Allah, restrain from immoral behavior and encourages obedience.

   • Attributes: ikhlas; sincerity for Allah, fear of Him, and remembrance of Him.

2. Sawm (Fasting)

   • develops taqwa, empathy and discipline and help us draw closer to Allah.

   • fasting make us recognizes Allah's constant observation, can weaken satan's influence and fostering acts of worship.

3. Zakah (Charity)

   • purifies wealth and self, fostering generosity and reducing greed.

   • zakah can cleanses sins and bad traits and supports the needy.

4. Hajj

   • hajj discipline us to follow Allah's commandments and abstain from prohibited acts

   • Etiquettes of Hajj also includes avoiding indecent acts, disobedience and disputes and stay devoted to worship Him.

As a conclusion, by understanding and performing Ibadah sincerely, Muslims can gain Allah's pleasure.

1. Salah

   • Obligatory conditions: Islam, sensible and baligh.

   • Validity of prayer: Pure from major and minor impurity, purity of body, clothes, place of prayer from any impurity, covering aurah, entering prayer time with confidence, facing the Qibla with confidence, knowing how to pray, leaving things that invalidate prayer.

2. Wuduk

   • learnt about rukun wuduk, validity of a wuduk, things that invalidates wuduk and sunnah on wuduk.

3. Tayammum

   • reason of Tayammum: Being prevented from using water is either a real obstacle, such as there being no water within reach or there being water nearby but not far away there is a feared enemy, or there is a religious obstacle, such as fear of using water for fear of contracting an illness and delaying the healing process.

   • rukun tayammum: niyyah, sweeping the dust of the earth onto the face and both hands by patting the dust twice, orderly.

4. Khusyuk

   • khusyuk in salah in sunnah, not obligatory.

   • things that distracting khusyuk in salah: sense of urgency, not having a clear mind and doubts.

   • How to get khusyuk in Salah: perform salah in time, cleaning yourself such as brushing teeth before performing salah, make a perfect wuduk before salah and put aside worldly affairs.

Surah al-Mukmiminun mentioned that “Successful indeed are the believers: those who humble themselves in the prayer.” Where their heart and mind are truly conscious that they stand in front of Allah. 

Why khusyuk is important: strengthen the relationship and to get closer with Allah, Salah should feel like an action for us to take a break from reality, to get peace, not a burden. 

Concepts of Khusyuk:  

1. Taah: Obedient and faithful to Allah. By performing salah, we put aside our desire and prioritize God’s commandments.  

2. Jihad: Struggle in the path of Allah, fighting against desires and personal weaknesses. For example, fighting the urge to be lazy for Subh prayer.  

3. Muhasabah: Salah is a perfect time to reflect our self, act like your salah is the last one, life is not eternal, and your deeds will be held accountable in the hereafter. 

5. 'iffah: Salah can prevents us from doing harmful actions such as lying, cursing, and backbiting.

4. Tawadduk: being humble, sujud is the biggest symbol of our helplessness towards Him, which is why we can't sujud to humans. Sabda Rasulullah SAW; Whoever humbles himself upon Allah He will raise his rank in the Hereafter.  

As a conclusion, khusyuk also strengthen our Iman and faith in Allah.