MATRICS NO: 249081

COURSE: ECONS

HOMETOWN: SETAPAK, KUALA LUMPUR

Hikmah, or wisdom, in Islam is a divine gift that enables a person to not only know what is right but also how, when, and in what manner to act upon that knowledge

Wisdom comes through a sincere search for knowledge, regular reflection on the Qur’an, experience gained through patience in hardships, and spiritual clarity from being close to Allah

Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 269:

> “He grants wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever is granted wisdom has truly been given much good...”

Wisdom is a special gift from Allah. It’s not earned by intellect alone, but through sincerity, piety (taqwa), and Allah’s will.

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was sent to teach not just the Qur’an, but also hikmah, showing its central role in Islam.

EXAMPLE

Niyyah: Before praying, you intend to pray only for Allah.

Amal: Actually performing the prayer (Salah) correctly.

Ehsan: Praying with full focus, humility, and love for Allah.

-Distractions can reduce the reward of our prayer.

• Why is Khushu’ Important?

-Brings inner peace.

-Helps prevent sinful acts.

-Draws us closer to Allah SWT.

• How to Achieve Khushu’:

-Understand the meaning of the verses/surahs recited.

-Avoid rushing; perform prayer calmly with tuma’ninah (serenity).

-Maintain cleanliness (wudu’ and prayer area).

+extra: Imagine that Allah is watching you during prayer.

-Pray as though it is your final prayer.

-Make du'a after prayer (simple ones: istighfar 3 times, Ayat al-Kursi).

-Perform sunnah prayers as preparation before obligatory ones.

Obey without questioning the command to pray.

Worship sincerely for Allah.

Obedience applies in all aspects of life, not just prayer.

• Al-Jihad (Spiritual Struggle)

Effort to maintain focus in prayer is a form of jihad within the prayer.

• Muhasabah (Self-Reflection)

Reflect and improve the quality of our prayers — especially in terms of sincerity and focus.

• Al-‘Ifah (Preserving One’s Dignity)

Prayer with khushu’ reduces the desire to commit sins.

It helps one uphold their honour and avoid immoral acts.

• Tawaddu’ (Humility)

Avoid arrogance and pride in daily life.

Just as we humble ourselves in sujood (prostration), we should live humbly.

∆ In the grave, only our righteous deeds will accompany us.

• Fasting cleanses the soul from sin and helps Muslims develop self-control.

• It strengthens the connection with Allah by focusing on spiritual acts like prayer, recitation of the Qur’an, and remembrance (dhikr).

2. Self-Discipline and Patience

• Fasting teaches sabr (patience)—you resist urges, control anger, and avoid harmful speech or actions.

• It builds the willpower to fight bad habits and addictions.

3. Empathy and Compassion

• By feeling hunger and thirst, Muslims become more aware of the suffering of the poor and needy.

• This experience encourages generosity, charity, and a stronger sense of community responsibility.

4. Physical Benefits

• While not the primary goal, fasting can offer health benefits such as:
  • Giving the digestive system a break
  • Promoting detoxification
  • Encouraging healthier eating hab

Going for Umrah or Hajj is a worldly sacrifice for Allah.

∆ Reflects the story of Prophet Ibrahim A.S. who was commanded to sacrifice his own son — the ultimate act of obedience.

• Sign of Taqwa (God-Consciousness)

Hajj and Umrah teach us to fear and obey Allah, and to avoid His prohibitions.

∆ Example: During Ihram, we avoid certain clothing and habits — this trains self-discipline and reflection.

€ Reminder:

Hajj and Umrah are not just for the elderly. We do not know our time of death, so we should strive to fulfill this act of worship as soon as we are able.

∆ Encourages kindness and introduces us to those in need.

∆ Refer to Surah Az-Zalzalah (99): verses 7–8: “Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it...”

Conclusion:

Charity and zakat are not just acts of worship — they cleanse the heart and build trust that Allah will reward all good deeds.