After a while, we learnt about few things on adab in learning knowledge and Al-Quran.

Here are the summary of the 1st Usrah week

Adab in learning knowledge

1.Seek knowledge for the sake of Allah, not for fame, argument, or worldly gain.

2.Show humility, greet teachers with salam, and avoid interrupting while the teachers are speaking.

3.Handle books with care, do not place them on the floor disrespectfully.

4.Be polite when asking, and do not try to embarrass the teacher.

Al-Quran is the book of Guidance

1.Allah Himself Declares It as Guidance

Allah says:

“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.”

(Surah al-Baqarah, 2:2)

2.Al-Quran not limited to one race or nation, but for all people until the end of time.

3.The Qur’an provides guidance in matters of belief (aqidah), worship (ibadah), morals (akhlaq), and law (shari’ah).

4.Practical Guidance for Daily Life

from family matters, business ethics, leadership, to social justice and all are covered.

5.Al-Quran is eternal and unchanged.

Unlike other scriptures that were altered, the Qur’an is preserved by Allah Himself.

1. Islam (Pillars of Islam)

Shahadah: To testify that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger.

Prayer (Ṣalāh): Performing the five daily obligatory prayers.

Zakah: Giving obligatory charity to purify wealth and help the poor.

Fasting (Ṣawm): Observing the fast during the month of Ramadan.

Hajj: Performing the pilgrimage to the Ka‘bah in Makkah, once in a lifetime if physically and financially able.

2. Iman (Articles of Faith)

Belief in Allah: Believing in His Oneness, existence, and perfection.

Belief in Angels: Created from light, they obey Allah completely, and have specific tasks.

Belief in Books: All revelations sent to prophets (Torah, Zabur, Injeel, Qur’an, etc.), with the Qur’an as the final uncorrupted scripture.

Belief in Messengers: Prophets sent by Allah to guide mankind, ending with Muhammad ﷺ as the final Prophet.

Belief in the Last Day: Certainty of resurrection, judgment, paradise, and hellfire.

Belief in Qadar (Divine Decree): Everything occurs by Allah’s knowledge, will, and wisdom – both good and bad.

3. Ihsan (Excellence in Worship)

Definition: To worship Allah as though you see Him.

Meaning: Even if you cannot see Him, you remain conscious that He always sees you.

Application: Ihsan perfects both Islam (external acts) and Iman (internal faith), bringing sincerity (ikhlas) and mindfulness (taqwa) in every action.

4. The Hour (Day of Judgment)

Unknown Time: The Prophet ﷺ said, “The one questioned knows no more than the one questioning.”

Lesson: Only Allah knows when the Hour will happen; humans and even angels have no knowledge of its exact timing.

5. Signs of the Hour

Slave-girl giving birth to her mistress:

Interpreted as social upheaval and breakdown of family roles.

Could mean children will disobey parents and treat them like servants.

Poor, barefooted shepherds competing in tall buildings:

Symbolizes drastic social change, where the poor and powerless suddenly become wealthy and compete in luxury and worldly pride.

Conclusion

Lesson that can be taken is:

This hadith summarizes the foundation of the entire religion:

Islam (practical acts),

Iman (belief), and

Ihsan (spiritual excellence).

This is the foundation of all faith.

What it means:

To believe that Allah alone is the One and Only God.

He has no partner, no children, no equal.

He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Controller of everything.

This Includes:

Tawhid al-Rububiyyah → Believing Allah is the only Creator and Sustainer.

Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah → Worshipping only Allah, no idols, no intermediaries.

Tawhid al-Asma wa Sifat → Believing in Allah’s beautiful names and attributes (e.g., Ar-Rahman, Al-Alim).

2.Belief in the Angels(Malaikah)

Allah created angels from light, and they never disobey Him.

What it means:

To believe in their existence even though we can’t see them.

They carry out Allah’s commands without error.

This includes:

Belief on the Malaikah and their roles

such as

Jibrīl A.S -Brings Revelation to the Prophets

ʿIzrā’īl A.S -takes people's soul at death

3. Belief in the Revealed Books(Kutub)

Allah sent scriptures to guide all them

mankind.

What it means:

-To believe that Allah revealed books to his prophets as guidance.

-These books contain commands, prohibitions, and teachings of tawhid.

Example

Al-Qur’an: given to Muhammad ﷺ – the final, perfect, and preserved book.

Its Importance:

Muslims respect all previous books, but we believe the Qur’an confirms and completes them.

The Qur’an is the only scripture that remains unchanged.

Allah sent prophets and messengers to guide mankind.

What it means:

To believe Allah chose certain humans as prophets to convey His message.

They were all trustworthy, truthful, intelligent, and received revelation.

Prophets are role models in worship, character, and leadership.

Key Points:

-Allah sent 124,000 prophets (according to narrations), but only 25 are mentioned in the Qur’an.

-Some of the main prophets: Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad ﷺ.

-Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the final prophet (Khatam an-Nabiyyin) and the Qur’an is the final guidance.

5. Belief in the Hereafter

This is about life after death and accountability.

What it means:

-To believe that this world is temporary and the Hereafter is eternal.

-After death, every soul will face resurrection, judgment, and final destiny.

Key Events:

Death → Soul leaves the body.

Barzakh → The grave life, questioning by Munkar and Nakir.

Resurrection (Qiyamah) → All humans gathered.

Hisab (Judgment) → Deeds weighed, books of deeds given.

Sirat → The bridge over Hellfire.

Jannah (Paradise) or Jahannam (Hell) → Eternal abode.

Belief in the Hereafter makes Muslims live responsibly, knowing they will be judged.

6. Belief in Divine Decree (Qada – Qadar)

Everything happens by Allah’s will and knowledge.

What it means:

To believe Allah has perfect knowledge and control over all things.

He knows the past, present, and future.

Whatever happens (good or bad) is by His decree, but humans still have free will to choose right or wrong.

4 Levels of Qadr:

Knowledge → Allah knows everything.

Writing → Everything is written in Lawh al-Mahfuz (Preserved Tablet).

Will → Nothing happens except by Allah’s will.

Creation → Allah creates everything according to His wisdom.

A simple example:

If someone fails an exam, it is part of Allah’s decree, but he is responsible to study harder next time.

Definition:

Ihsan means excellence, perfection, or doing good beautifully.

Prophet ﷺ explained it:

“Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot see Him, then indeed He sees you.” (Hadith Muslim)

Key Aspects of Ihsan:

Worship with sincerity → not just outward rituals but inner awareness.

Consciousness of Allah (taqwa) in every action.

Kindness in dealings → being just, merciful, and doing good to people, animals, and the environment.

2. Eschatology (Akhirah / The Hereafter)

Eschatology = the study of what happens after death, the “last things.”

In Islam, this is called ʿIlm al-Akhirah (knowledge of the Hereafter).

Stages in Islamic Eschatology:

1.Death (Al-Mawt)

The soul leaves the body.

2.Barzakh (The Grave Life)

A waiting stage until the Day of Resurrection.

3.Questioning by Munkar and Nakir (two angels).

4.Resurrection (Qiyāmah)

All humans are resurrected for judgment.

The Day of Judgment (Yaum al-Hisāb)

Deeds are weighed, everyone is judged.

5.Sirāt (The Bridge)

A bridge over Hellfire, thinner than a hair and sharper than a sword.

6.Final Destination

Paradise (Jannah): eternal reward for the righteous.

Hellfire (Jahannam): punishment for the disbelievers and sinners (unless forgiven by Allah).

Why It Is Matters:

-Ihsan teaches us how to live in this world.

-Eschatology reminds us of the consequences in the next world.

Together, they shape a Muslim’s life purpose:

Live beautifully (Ihsan) while Preparing for eternity (Akhirah).