Name: Darwisy Zaqwan bin Roslan

Age: 18 years old

Matric No. : 241490

Mahallah: Al-Biruni

Course: ENCOM

Hometown: Teluk Intan, Perak

Secondary School: SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz, Teluk Intan, Perak

Usrah Section: 102

Hobby:

• Drawing (Anime and Manga artstyle)

• Playing games (Minecraft, WWE 2K24, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, etc.)

• Reading Manga and Manhwa

• Watching YouTube (Trash Taste, TomSka, ChrisMD, DanTDM, Scott The Woz etc.)

Adab, or proper manners in seeking knowledge, does play a huge role in how we approach our learning. It really helps us stay sincere and stay humble throughout the process of education. Here are some key points I got from the session on Adab in learning:

1. Sincerity (Ikhlas): It's important that we learn with the right intention, which is to please Allah and improve ourselves, not for recognition or to show off.

2. Humility (Tawadu'): No matter how much we learn, staying humble is key. We should always remember that our knowledge is limited, and only Allah is All-Knowing.

3. Respect for Teachers: Having respect for our teachers is crucial. This means listening carefully, being patient, and appreciating the effort and knowledge they share with us.

4. Patience (Sabr): The journey of seeking knowledge isn’t always easy, and it requires us to be patient and consistent, even when things get tough.

   
   

These adab help us not only gain knowledge but also to use it in a way that benefits us and those around us. I'm glad to have learned about this and hope to use this knowledge for the foreseeable future!

Here are some points I got from it!

Hadith Jibril

1. Islam: The testimony that there is no deity but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger. It includes performing prayers, giving zakah, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to the Kaaba if able.

2. Iman (Faith): Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine destiny (both good and bad).

3. Ihsan (Excellence): Worship Allah as though you see Him, knowing that He sees you even if you don't see Him.

4. The hadith concludes with the Prophet Muhammad SAW explaining that Jibril came to teach them their religion.

Significance of the Hadith

1. It covers the core principles of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan.

2. Jibril as a teacher: He asked questions not to learn but to teach the companions, enhancing their understanding of Islam.

3. It demonstrates the comprehensive nature of faith, worship, and the unseen, as well as the signs of the Day of Judgment.

Adab (Etiquette) in Seeking Knowledge

1. Respect for the teacher: Just as Jibril sat politely before the Prophet to learn, a student must show politeness to their teacher.

2. Refer to scholars: When dealing with religious matters, always consult knowledgeable people or scholars.

3. Don't be afraid to ask questions: One should not hesitate or feel shy to inquire about matters they do not understand.

4. Admit lack of knowledge: It is acceptable to say "I do not know" when uncertain.

For week 3, we got to learn about the Pillars Of Iman during our online session! We first learned about the first three of the six Pillars of Iman.

Some points I got from the sharing session are:

The Six Pillars of Iman (Faith) are basically the core beliefs of Islam, so here are the first three:

• Belief in Allah – Knowing and trusting that there's one God who created everything.
  

• Belief in Malā’ikah (the Angels) – Believing that angels do exist and play a role in the universe.
  
  

• Belief in Kutub (The Books) – Understanding that Allah SWT revealed important books like the Quran and others to help us live right.
  

The Six Pillars of Iman is important as it is the main foundation of Islam, and it is important to believe in it, to be a good and healthy Muslim!

Some points I got from the sharing session are:

The Six Pillars of Iman (Faith) are basically the core beliefs of Islam, here are the next three:

• Belief in Prophets – Accepting that Allah SWT had sent prophets, like our Prophet Muhammad SAW, to guide us.

  
  

• Belief in the Day of Judgment – Believing that there will be a day when we’re judged for our deeds.

  
  

• Belief in Qada & Qadr – Trusting that everything that happens, whether good or bad, is part of Allah SWT's plan.
  

The Six Pillars of Iman is the foundation of what it means to have faith in Islam. This is why we have to believe in the Six Pillars of Iman, to be the best Muslim that we can!

Ihsan

Definition
Ihsan refers to worshipping Allah as though you see Him, and although you don't, you know that He sees you.

Key Points:

• Ihsan involves sincerity, completeness, tastefulness, and correctness.

• It applies to all deeds, not just worship.

• Example: Abu Bakr showed excellence (Ihsan) in his preparation for Hijrah by having two camels ready.

Benefits of Practicing Ihsan:

• Purifies the heart: Removes arrogance, envy, and hypocrisy.

• Increases faith: Builds love, gratitude, and the remembrance of Allah.

• Enhances worship quality: Increases sincerity and concentration.

• Improves character: Leads to better morals and manners.

• Strengthens community bonds: Promotes peace, harmony, and justice in society.

• Attracts Allah’s blessings: Elevates status and brings happiness in this life and the hereafter.

Eschatology (End Times)

Major Signs of the Last Day:

1. Appearance of Masih ad-Dajjal (The False Messiah).

2. The coming of the Mahdi.

3. The return of Prophet Isa (Jesus).

4. Gog and Magog (Yajuj and Majuj).

5. The sun rising from the west.

6. The appearance of Dabbat al-ard (The Beast of the Earth).

Minor Signs:

• Moral decay, such as fornication and dishonesty becoming widespread.

• Destruction of religious knowledge.

• People competing to build higher buildings.

Judgment Day:

• All humanity will be resurrected and judged by Allah.

• Good deeds will be rewarded with Paradise, and evil deeds lead to Hell.

• Heaven and Hell:

  • Seven layers of both Heaven and Hell, each with different levels of reward or punishment.

Benefits of Believing in Eschatology:

• Guides morality: Encourages us to live a righteous life, even in private.

• Ultimate life goal: Helps us aim for eternal rewards and avoid Allah’s punishment.

• Motivation: Gives us a clear purpose to seek goodness and avoid wrongdoing.

Collaboration; A big thanks to my team for helping with finding all the informations of our topic. It was very helpful on my part, as I was tasked with designing the poster and making it lively and fun to look at, as well as being informative to all!

Hope you all find it good, and useful!

Adab covered here are all the adab in our daily life like adab towards our parents, towards our neighbors and society and also our adab as a student.

Adab towards our parents:

• Honouring Our Parents, we should do so by obeying them, respecting them, praying for them and a lot more. Even the little things like not travelling without their permission, not sitting in a place higher than theirs, not starting to eat before they do and much more.

• Show them gratitude since they have done more for you than just providing food and shelter. They have sacrificed so much for us, in terms of their rest, work, career and lifestyle beyond the imagination of any child. To reciprocate, we should show gratitude towards them.

• Obey them as they are looking out for your best. Do pay attention to their suggestions and follow them. The only time one should defy their parents are only if they advise you to go against Islam.

• Respect them by talking to them politely, letting them start the meal, and let them stroll in front of you, and by doing so, they will feel respected and valued by even the smallest gestures.

• Be sensitive towards their feelings by spending time with them, sit with them and have a conversation with them. Spending even five minutes with them is worth a lot to them.

• Take care of them since they have taken care of you as a baby and when you were dependent. Now, you are responsible of taking care of them as they age.

• Make Dua' for them, do always make dua' for your parents and do a lot of them. Pray for their life currently and for their afterlife too. Pray for their health as well as for their well-being.

Benefits of Adab Towards Parents:

• Divine reward, it pleases Allah, earns forgiveness, and leads us to paradise.

• Blessings, increase lifespan and sustenance.

• Emotional Peace, love and harmony within the family.

• Social Respect, our reputation as a family is nice and well.

• Prevents regret, ensures fulfillment of one's duty towards parents.

• Duas (Prayers), gains parents' heartfelt prayers and blessings.

Adab Towards our Neighbors and Society:

• Greet and Smile, smiling is seen as an act of charity, and greeting neighbors warmly can foster a positive relationship.

• Offer food, as sharing food with neighbors is an act of conpassion.

• Visit and Help ill neighbors, checking in on our neighbors, especially when they are sick, is another recommended action. Propet Muhammad SAW even visited a sick Jewish neighbor's son, demonstrating concern for all people.

• Give Gifts, Propet Muhammad SAW also advocated for giving gifts to strengthen relationships. Even simple gifts can leave a lasting positive impression on our neighbors.

• Avoid Harming Them, never harm our neighbors, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

• Offering Help During Emergencies or Tough Times, help with repairs, offering assistance during family hardships, or providing support in financial difficulties. These acts strengthen bonds and foster a compassionate and supportive community.

Benefits of Being Good to Neighbors:

• Strengthening the community, being kind promotes unity, trust, and cooperation within the neighborhood, fostering mutual support in challenging times.

• Promoting peace and harmony, respectful neighborly relations reduce tensions and conflicts, fostering a praceful and compassionate environment.

• Earning Allah's Pleasure, kindness to neighbors, is a highly virtuous act in Islam.

• Forgiveness of sins, Good treatment of neighbors is a mean for seeking Allah's forgiveness.

• Encouraging empathy and compassion, acts of kindness develops empathy and compassion among neighbors.

• Creating a positive image of Islam, by being good to all, even non-muslims, they will see Islam as a beautiful religion and helps dispel any negative stereotypes about Islam.

• Setting an example for others, by being kind, it will inspire others in the community to do the same thing, making it a ripple effect of goodness and solidarity.

Adab as A Student:

• Adab as a student means how students should act when they learn. About studying how we treat others and learning with kindness and respect.

• Give salam and smile at our teachers, in Islam, saying Assalamualaikum is a way of spreading peace and showing respect. Smiling at our teachers shows kindness and respect.

• Help teachers, as Islam encourages helping others, especially those who provide us with knowledge. Helping teachers when they need it, is also us showing gratitude for their efforts.

• Answer when they ask, a teacher will ask question, and as students, it's respectful for us to answer to the best of our ability. This shows engagement and appreciation for the knowledge being shared.

• Don't talk during class, be silent and pay attention during lessons to show respect to our teacher. Also allows everyone to focus on the lesson.

• Praying for the teacher, a way to express gratitude for their role in guiding and teaching. Allah increases the blessings for both the student and the teacher when such prayers are made.

• Seek knowledge with Humility and Sincerity, we should learn with humility and a sincere intention (niyyah) for us to learn. We should not seek knowledge just for the sake of showing off or gaining status but instead to benefit themselves and others for the sake of Allah.

The usrah has given me not just knowledge, but also a sense of belonging and connection with others. Being part of this group has helped me grow spiritually, and I’ve learned a lot from both our facilitator and my fellow participants. It’s been such a valuable experience, and I know the things I’ve learned will stay with me.

Inshaallah, I want to use what I’ve learned to better myself and those around me. I pray that Allah helps me apply all of this knowledge in my daily life and share it with others in a way that benefits everyone. May He guide me to always seek knowledge and put it into good use.

I am glad to have him as the facilitator as he is very helpful and has taught us a lot during all of the sessions. His explanation have all been clear and I had a great time in all of our sessions.

A few suggestions I'd like to add is that the usrah session can be a bit more interactive, like how we can play a little game like a quiz, to enjoy it more, while also gaining the knowledge from our session.

Another suggestion I have is that we could sometimes have open discussions where everyone gets a chance to share their thoughts or experiences related to the topic. This way, we can learn from each other’s perspectives, and it would also help build stronger connections among the group members.

A big thank you from me to him as he has made our usrah enjoyable and easy to understand. I wish all the best for him throughout his studies.

Caring for Animals and Plants

Compassion Towards All Living Beings:

Islam emphasizes the importance of showing kindness and avoiding harm to animals and plants. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) encouraged us to take care of them, ensuring that we don't cause unnecessary suffering.

Spiritual Growth Through Nature:

By appreciating nature, Muslims can deepen their connection to Allah SWT. Nature reflects Allah’s power and mercy, inspiring gratitude and humility.

Environmental Care as Charity (Sadaqah Jariyah):

Acts such as planting trees and conserving resources are viewed as ongoing charity, benefiting both the individual and society in this world and the Hereafter.

Avoiding Environmental Harm:

Islam teaches us to avoid actions that harm the environment, such as pollution and deforestation, as these disrupt the balance (mizan) that Allah has created.

Sustainability in Islam:

Muslims are seen as stewards (khalifah) of the earth, tasked with preserving the natural world in a balanced way. This stewardship aligns with the Qur’anic call to maintain balance and avoid wastefulness (israf)

For this Usrah 2 session for this semester, we explored the topic of Preparing for Solat with Khusyu’, an essential aspect of performing prayers with sincerity and full devotion to Allah. Our facilitator shared insightful points on the significance of khusyu’ and how we can cultivate it in our daily prayers.

Why is Khusyu’ Important?

Khusyu’ in solat is not just about physical stillness but also about achieving inner peace and humility before Allah. It strengthens our connection with Him and ensures that our solat is meaningful rather than just a routine action.

The Quran emphasizes this in Surah Al-Mu’minun (1-2):
"Certainly will the believers have succeeded: They who are during their prayer humbly submissive."

Scholars explain that khusyu’ involves both the heart and body—it means feeling fear and awe of Allah while also maintaining calmness and focus in prayer.

How to Prepare for Solat with Khusyu’?

To develop khusyu’, we need to start with proper preparation:

• Purification (Taharah): Ensuring our body, clothes, and prayer space are clean from impurities.

• Mental and Physical Readiness: Clearing our mind from distractions and setting a sincere intention.

• Understanding the Meanings of Recitations: Reflecting on what we recite during solat helps us stay engaged.

• Minimizing Distractions: Praying in a quiet place and avoiding hunger, tiredness, or urgent needs before solat.

Maintaining Khusyu’ in Solat

Once we begin solat, we should focus on every movement and recitation, slow down, and reflect on the significance of each action. Visualization—reminding ourselves that we are standing before Allah—can also help enhance khusyu’.

Key Takeaways

• Khusyu’ is the essence of solat, making it more than just a physical act.

• Preparing properly for prayer improves our concentration and sincerity.

• Continuous effort is necessary to develop and maintain khusyu’.

I found this session very enlightening, and I hope to apply these lessons to strengthen my own prayers. May Allah grant us all the ability to perform solat with true khusyu’, InshaAllah!

For this Usrah 2 session, we talked about The Acquisition of Hikmah and how it helps us live according to Islam. Hikmah, along with niyyah, amal, and ehsan, plays a big role in shaping our character and actions as Muslims.

What is Hikmah?

Hikmah means wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Different scholars have described it in various ways:

• Rabi bin Anas said hikmah is fear of Allah.

• Ibn Zayd saw it as understanding Allah’s commands.

• Ibn Qutaiba defined it as a mix of knowledge and action.

The goal of hikmah is to help us live with sincerity, humility, and devotion to Allah.

What is Niyyah?

"Innama al-a’malu bin-niyyat" – Actions are judged by intentions.

Niyyah is our intention behind everything we do. In Islam, having the right niyyah means doing things for the sake of Allah, not for praise or recognition.

What is Amal?

Amal means doing good deeds—whether it’s worship, kindness, or charity. It’s how we show our faith in action and benefit those around us.

What is Ehsan?

Ehsan is about being the best version of ourselves. It means practicing honesty, patience, humility, and compassion—not just in worship but in daily life too.

This session was a great reminder of how important our intentions and actions are. Hopefully, we can all apply these lessons in our daily lives, InshaAllah!

1. Ṣalāh (Prayer) – Sūrah Al-ʿAnkabūt (29:45)

Allah says: "Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater."

• Ḥikmah:

  • Discipline & Focus: Regular prayer instills discipline, aligning our daily lives with mindfulness of Allah.

  • Spiritual Cleansing: By standing before Allah five times a day, we purify our intentions and actions, resisting distractions of worldly desires.

  • Connection & Remembrance: The act of dhikr in prayer keeps our hearts anchored to Allah’s guidance, steering us away from sin.

2. Ṣawm (Fasting) – Sūrah Al-Baqarah (2:183)

Allah says: "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwā."

• Ḥikmah:

  • Cultivating Taqwā: Fasting teaches self-restraint, helping us control not just hunger but also negative habits and impulses.

  • Empathy & Gratitude: By experiencing hunger, we grow compassion for those in need and gratitude for Allah’s blessings.

  • Spiritual Renewal: Fasting detoxifies the soul, creating space for reflection and strengthening reliance on Allah.

3. Zakāh (Charity) – Sūrah Al-Tawbah (9:103)

Allah says: "Take from their wealth a charity to purify and cleanse them, and pray for them. Indeed, your prayer is reassurance for them."

• Ḥikmah:

  • Purification of Wealth: Zakāh reminds us that wealth is a trust from Allah; giving a portion purifies our possessions and souls from greed.

  • Social Responsibility: It bridges gaps between communities, fostering unity and ensuring no one is left in need.

  • Detachment from Dunyā: By parting with wealth, we weaken attachment to materialism and strengthen trust in Allah’s provision.

4. Ḥajj (Pilgrimage) – Sūrah Al-Baqarah (2:197)

Allah says: "Ḥajj is during well-known months... And whatever good you do, Allah knows it. Take provisions, but the best provision is taqwā."

• Ḥikmah:

  • Universal Equality: The unity of millions in ihram clothing erases societal divisions, emphasizing equality before Allah.

  • Sacrifice & Submission: Ḥajj mirrors the legacy of Ibrahim (AS) and Ismāʿīl (AS), teaching total surrender to Allah’s commands.

  • Renewal of Faith: The physical and spiritual journey reignites humility, gratitude, and commitment to living a purposeful life.

• Ṣabr (Patience and Forbearance):
  Fasting helps us build patience by reminding us to remain calm even when hunger or thirst challenges us. This practice strengthens our ability to face daily struggles with perseverance and grace.

• Takrīm (Respect and Deference):
  Through fasting, we honor our bodies and learn the value of treating ourselves and others with respect. This respect encourages us to be mindful in our actions and considerate in our interactions with those around us.

• Raḥmah (Friendliness):
  The shared experience of fasting nurtures a sense of community and warmth. By coming together during Iftar and throughout our daily routines, we foster kindness, open heartedness, and a spirit of mutual support.

Zākah, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and is obligatory for Muslims to adhere to.

Zākah in its literal meaning is, Growth, increase, cleanliness, and betterment.

As for the technical meaning, it means 'A determined share of wealth prescribed by God to be distributed among deserving categories.

It differentiates itself from the tax system as Zakāh promotes spiritual purification and social responsibility.

The following is the Virtues of Zakāh:

• Tawakkul (Reliance on Allah):
  Practicing Zakāh and Ṣadaqah reminds us to place our trust in Allah. It trains us Muslims to rely on Allah SWT instead of the material wealth we have. We also are assured that Allah will replace what is given for His sake.

• Ukhuwwah (Brotherhood):
  Fosters love, empathy and unity among us muslims. It also purifies society from envy and hatred.

  
  

Zakāh is not just a financial obligation but also a spiritual and social act of worship, as it also fosters reliance of Allah (Tawakkul) and strengthen brotherhood (Ukhūwwah)