The important element of having Adab is to have proper decorum and etiquette internally and externally. There are a few types of Adab. This includes adab of humility. The greatest impediment is arrogance. This phrase suggests that arrogance or an inflated sense of one's own importance and abilities, can be a major obstacle to progress and success. Other than that, learn your knowledge and for that, you need to learn tranquility (calm state) and forbearance (patience, tolerance) while having humility with those you are learning from.

Furthermore, Adab of questioning. Not adhering to proper questioning etiquette can hinder effective communication, damage relationships and impede learning and collaboration. Half of knowledge is asking proper questions. Remedy to illness of body, mind and heart is asking question. Ask only relevant question. Sometimes, feeding curiosity is not beneficial. Dealing with stranger properly, not all stranger is an outsider, but this not applicable in all situation.

In conclusion, manners are essential for fostering respectful and harmonious interactions in both personal and professional contexts. By adhering to principles of courtesy, empathy, and consideration, individuals can enhance communication, build stronger relationships, and create a positive environment. Good manners not only reflect personal values but also contribute to a culture of mutual respect and understanding. Ultimately, practising and valuing manners helps individuals navigate social complexities and promote a more considerate and cooperative society.

Believing firmly in His existence, lordship and divinity and in His names and attributes

• TAUHID RUBUBIYYAH

• TAUHID ULUHIYYAH

• TAUHID ASMA’ WA SIFAT

Beliefs in Malaikah (20 Malaikah)

Angels are created from light. They have various roles, including delivering revelations to prophets, recording human deeds, and vice versa.

Why Allah create Malaikah?

• to worship Him

• to teach us that there must be a system or organization in our life.

Beliefs in Kutub

Muslims believe that Allah revealed holy books to a number of God's Messengers.

• Torah

• Dzabur

• Injil

• Al-Quran

Specialities of Al-Quran

1. Universal and timeless message

2. The structure remains unchanged

3. preserved in its original language, linguistic beauty

4. guidance for life, covers all aspects of life

Belief in Rasul and Al-Anbiya'

a firm believe that Allah sent His messanger to every nation to call upon them to worship Allah alone.

Allah messangers

• truthful

• virtuos

• trustworthy

• rightly-guided servents

All prophet brings the same message of Al-Tauhid.

Obedience to prophets = obedience to Allah.

Necessities of Messangers

• guiding huminity from worship created seing Allah.

• clarifying to humanity the purpose of creation (worship God and obeying his commands)

• clarifying that life is a test

• showing humanity the right path to paradise

• establishing proof against humanity (people don't have excuses)

• uncovering the unseen 'world' which exist beyond (normal senses and physical universe)

• providing human practical examples (moral, righteous, purpose driven lives, free of doubts and confusion)

Believe in the hereafter

• The life of this world will come to an end (Al-Qiyamah)

• All people who have ever lived will be brought back to life and presented before God, will sit for judgement (Al-Hashr)- Resurrection

• entire record man and woman fall of their deeds and transgressions will be presented before God for final judgement

• Those who demonstrate virtue will be rewarded while those who good outweigh their transgressions will be punish.

Significance

• this message is brought by all prophets.

• man will measure the benefits and harm of their actions

Believe in Qada' and Qadar

Al-Qada'

• judged

• obtained

• executed perfectly

Al-Qadar

• knew

• predetermined

• planned perfectly

4 components of Qada' and Qadar

1. knowledge

2. writing

3. will

4. creation

Surah Al-Isra' (22-39)

22. worship Allah alone (in your ibadah)

23. be dutiful to parents (do not say harsh/disrespectful words to them, do not shout at them)

24. lower to them the wing of submission and humility through mercy/doa (prayers)

25. God know what's inside your heart

26. give to the kindred His due , and to the needy and way farer. Do not spend wastefully.

27. the spend thrifts are brothers of shaytan

28. if you turn away from the needy and wayfarer while having no money and waiting for rizq from Allah, then speak to them softly.

29. Your Lord enlarges the provision for whom the wills

30. do not will your children for fear of poverty

31. do not approach/near zina

3 characteristics of muhsin

1. do good to others

2. do good to others as much as possible

3. do 1 and 2 because of Allah

What is manners?

good manners, morals and appropriate actions deprived from the teachings and intentions of Islam. Manners is a process that can be learned and establish

• to refine

• to educate

• to discipline

Main purpose of seeking knowledge: to be a man of manners ( a man of manners is not the same with a good citizen)

Morality (akhlak) : moral philosophy

• addresses "why" such actions are proper / improper

Manners (adab)

• addresses "whats" the proper / improper actions

Applications of manners as students

• seeking help

• apology

• thank you

• salam

Benefits of having manners

• beloved by prophet Muhd

• receive Allah's love and forgiveness

• preserve good relationships with others

How to maintain a good manners

1. mixing with people with kind and cheerful characters

2. refrain yourself from being arrogant

3. being humble, truthful, patience

As the weeks went by, I found myself looking forward to each session. The discussions that my naqibah shared were not only insightful but also helped me grow both spiritually and personally. I enjoyed the sense of community, the support from my fellow Usrah members, and the opportunity to reflect on important values.

Going forward, I hope to deepen my understanding of the sharing we’ve discussed and continue applying them in my daily life. I also wish for our Usrah to stay connected, grow stronger as a group, and inspire one another to be the best versions of ourselves.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank my naqibah, who worked hard to find points and ideas to make our Usrah better and more enjoyable. I truly enjoyed every activity that was held. I’m also thankful for my Usrah members because they are supportive and fun.