Age : 18 years old

Hometown : Pulau Pinang

Secondary school : SMK Permatang Pasir

Matric No. : 259136

Mahallah : Umamah

Course : AED

Contact No. : 0108341302

Email : hiushi17@gmail.com

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Usrah Assistant : Sr. Nurin Dayana

Usrah Group : Group 21

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Hikmah

• Means wisdom, intellect, and knowledge

• Involves understanding Allah’s commands and acting upon them

• A combination of knowledge and good deeds

• Considered a valuable treasure for believers

  
  

Niyyah (Intention)

• Refers to the intention behind every action

• Deeds are judged based on niyyah

• Acts without proper intention may not be accepted by Allah SWT

• Right niyyah must be:

1. Sincere and purely for Allah

2. Free from ulterior motives

3. Clear in purpose

4. Focused during worship

5. Consistent throughout the act

   
   

Amal (Good Deeds)

• Refers to acts of worship and righteous deeds

• Shows devotion to Allah SWT

• Benefits both the individual and the community

• Must be done with sincerity and consistency

Examples include:

1. Salah

2. Zakat

3. Sawm

4. Hajj

5. Kindness

Ehsan

• Means excellence in worship and character

• Defined as worshipping Allah as if one sees Him

• Includes virtues such as:

1. Compassion

2. Honesty

3. Humility

4. Patience

Steps to Acquire Ehsan

1. Awareness of its importance

2. Understanding its meaning

3. Practising it in daily life

4. Reflecting on actions

5. Making it part of one’s character

Conclusion

• True hikmah is achieved through the combination of:

  • Correct niyyah

  • Righteous amal

  • Strong ehsan

Khushu’ in Salah

• Presence of heart and mind before Allah SWT

• Calmness, humility, and full attentiveness

• Not just physical movements, but inner focus

Importance of Salah with Khushu’

• Strengthens relationship with Allah

• Shapes inner character (akhlaq)

• Prevents sinful and immoral behaviour

• Helps believers face difficulties with patience

Values Built Through Salah with Khushu’

Al-Taʿah (Submission & Loyalty)

• Sincere obedience to Allah

• Acceptance of Allah’s commands

• Trains discipline and commitment

Al-Jihad (Striving in the Path of Allah)

• Inner struggle against laziness and distractions

• Builds consistency and spiritual strength

Muhasabah (Self-Reflection)

• Evaluating intentions and actions

• Awareness of sins and personal shortcomings

ʿIffah (Modesty & Self-Restraint)

• Protecting oneself from sinful acts

• Salah influences daily moral behaviour

Tawadduʿ (Humility)

• Realising total dependence on Allah

• Removing pride and arrogance

• Sujud symbolizes true humility

Overall Impact of Khushu’

• Builds strong Islamic personality

• Improves behaviour and self-control

• Strengthens Iman (faith)

• Transforms both the heart and actions

Conclusion

• Khushu’ is the soul of Salah

• True Salah is not only performed, but lived

Ayah on Fasting (Al-Baqarah 2:183)

• Fasting is obligatory for believers

• It was also prescribed to previous nations

• Main objective: to develop taqwa (mindfulness of Allah)

“O Believers…” – Meaning & Message

• Addressed only to true believers

• Faith is a condition for the validity of fasting

• Believers are challenged to prove their faith through action

“As it was prescribed for those before you”

• Refers to:

  • Jews and Christians (most common view)

  • Or all previous nations

  
  

• Purpose:

  • To ease the burden of obligation

  • To motivate Muslims to do better than earlier communities

    
    

Taqwa & Its Relation to Fasting

• Taqwa comes from wiqayah (protection/prevention)

• Means being cautious of sin and Allah’s displeasure

• Fasting trains:

  • Self-control

  • Awareness of actions and intentions

  
  

• True fasting includes moral discipline, not just hunger

Hadith on True Fasting

• Fasting is meaningless if one does not:

  • Avoid lying

  • Avoid bad behaviour

  
  

• Allah does not need mere hunger and thirst

Virtues of Fasting

1. Sabr (Patience) & Self-Restraint

• Patience in:

  1. Obeying Allah

  2. Avoiding prohibited acts

  3. Facing hardships and trials

  
  

• Fasting strengthens all three types of sabr

2. Levels of Fasting (Imam Al-Ghazali)

1. Minimum level

   • Refraining from food, drink, and sexual relations

   
   

2. Intermediate level

   • Guarding body parts (tongue, eyes, ears, hands) from sin

   
   

3. Highest level

   • Protecting the heart from worldly distractions

   
   

3. Rahmah (Mercy & Empathy)

• Fasting develops compassion by:

  • Experiencing hunger and thirst like the poor

  • Encouraging generosity and feeding others

  
  

• Reward:

  • Feeding a fasting person gives the same reward as fasting

  
  

Conclusion

• Fasting builds:

  • Taqwa

  • Patience

  • Self-control

  • Mercy and empathy

  
  

• True fasting reforms character and behaviour, not just habits

Introduction

• Zakah is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for Muslims.

• Islamic obligations are not meant to burden believers.

• Zakah benefits both individuals and society.

• Its goal is to develop a righteous servant of Allah who contributes positively to the community.

Definition of Zakah

Literal Meaning

• Means growth, increase, purification, and blessing.

• Associated with goodness, righteousness, and good character.

Technical Meaning

• A fixed portion of wealth prescribed by Allah to be given to deserving recipients.

• A compulsory act of worship (ibadah) involving wealth.

• Shows that ibadah in Islam includes spiritual, social, and material dimensions.

Importance of Zakah

• Acts as a spiritual purification and social responsibility system.

• Applies to income-generating and profit-making wealth.

• Mentioned as the third pillar of Islam in the Hadith of Jibril.

• Frequently paired with Salah (prayer) in the Qur’an, highlighting its importance.

• In the Qur’an, Zakah is also referred to as Sadaqah.

Key Virtues of Zakah

1. Tawakkul (Reliance on Allah)

• Tawakkul means complete trust and reliance on Allah SWT.

• Giving Zakah shows dependence on Allah, not wealth.

• True believers are characterized by:
  

  • Fear of Allah

  • Responsiveness to the Qur’an

  • Reliance on Allah

  • Performance of Salah

  • Giving Zakah

  
  

• Muslims trust that Allah will replace, increase, and bless what they give.

2. Ukhuwwah (Brotherhood)

• Ukhuwwah is the bond of brotherhood based on shared Islamic faith.

• Islam emphasizes unity, peace, and avoiding harmful relationships.

• Zakah:

  • Strengthens social unity and harmony

  • Reduces selfishness and individualism

  • Encourages empathy, care, and love among Muslims

    
    

Zakah and Relationships

• Vertical relationship: Obedience to Allah SWT by fulfilling His command.

• Horizontal relationship: Helping and supporting fellow Muslims through wealth distribution.

Conclusion

• Zakah has both spiritual and social significance.

• It teaches Muslims to:
  

  • Rely on Allah SWT

  • Detach from materialism

  • Find peace through obedience

  
  

• It promotes:
  

  • Care for the needy

  • Social responsibility

  • Unity and togetherness in the community

    
    

And also, I hope this usrah can continue to improve by strengthening our sincerity, consistency, and mutual support. With Allah’s help, I wish for our discussions to be more engaging and for our bond as a group to grow stronger, so this usrah truly brings barakah to all of us. InshaAllah.