Name: Wan Ariff Naufal Bin Wan Khairuzan
Age: 19 years old

Height:193cm
Hometown: Setapak,Kuala Lumpur
Secondary School: SM Sains Selangor,Cheras
Matric No.: 258708
Mahallah: Zahrawi
Course: FENG
Contact No: 016-2910312
Instagram: ghepnpl
Usrah Assist: Br. Nik Zahran
Usrah Group: Group 126
Hobby:
-basketball

-valo and hok (sometimes ml)

-reading shounen manga

• Fasting is obligatory for believers, as prescribed to previous nations, to develop taqwa (God-consciousness).

• Taqwa means being careful and mindful of Allah in actions and behaviour.

• Fasting is not just avoiding food and drink, but also avoiding lies, bad speech, and sinful actions.

• Virtues of fasting:

  • Builds ṣabr (patience) and self-control

  • Trains obedience to Allah

  • Encourages empathy and mercy (raḥmah) towards the poor and needy

    
    

• Levels of fasting (Al-Ghazali):

  • Physical fasting (food, drink, desires)

  • Controlling limbs from sin

  • Purifying the heart from worldly distrac

• Khushūʿ means presence of heart and mind, humility, and calmness in prayer.

• Ṣalāh with khushūʿ strengthens the relationship with Allah and shapes good character.

• It helps prevent sinful behaviour and improves self-discipline.

• Values developed through khushūʿ:

  • Al-Ṭāʿah – obedience and loyalty to Allah

  • Al-Jihād al-Nafs – inner struggle against laziness and distractions

  • Muḥāsabah – self-reflection and accountability

  • ʿIffah – modesty and self-restraint

  • Tawaḍḍuʿ – humility

    
    

• Ṣalāh is not only performed, but lived in daily life.

• Ṣalāh basics include conditions, pillars, sunnah acts, and things that invalidate prayer.

• Wuḍūʾ must be done correctly, using clean water and proper steps.

• Tayammum is allowed when water cannot be used.

• Khushūʿ is a sunnah but essential for meaningful prayer.

• Obstacles to khushūʿ include distractions, was-was, and attachment to worldly matters.

• Ways to achieve khushūʿ:

  • Pray on time and prepare mentally

  • Understand the meaning of recitations

  • Avoid distractions and unnecessary movements

  • Pray calmly with focus and sincerity

  
  

• Acts of worship carry wisdom (ḥikmah) beyond rituals.

• Ṣalāh prevents immorality and wrongdoing and strengthens remembrance of Allah.

• Ṣawm (Fasting) develops righteousness, discipline, and taqwa.

• Zakāh purifies wealth and the soul, and helps society.

• Ḥajj teaches self-control, unity, patience, and fear of Allah.

• All acts of worship aim to purify the heart, improve character, and strengthen faith.

The naqīb further explains that fasting can be understood at three levels. The first is the basic level of physical abstinence, the second involves restraining one’s senses from sinful acts, and the highest level is when the heart is fully devoted to Allah and detached from worldly distractions. Through this disciplined practice, believers cultivate essential virtues such as ṣabr (patience) and raḥmah (mercy). By experiencing hunger and thirst, they are humbled and guided to empathize with the struggles of the less fortunate, transforming fasting from a ritual obligation into a comprehensive process of moral and ethical development.

The naqīb further explains that fasting can be understood at three levels. The first is the basic level of physical abstinence, the second involves restraining one’s senses from sinful acts, and the highest level is when the heart is fully devoted to Allah and detached from worldly distractions. Through this disciplined practice, believers cultivate essential virtues such as ṣabr (patience) and raḥmah (mercy). By experiencing hunger and thirst, they are humbled and guided to empathize with the struggles of the less fortunate, transforming fasting from a ritual obligation into a comprehensive process of moral and ethical development.

During the session, the naqīb also gives each of us an opportunity to share advice related to fulfilling this trust. For my part, I advise calling one’s parents before attending the final examination. I explain that parents are a vital wasīlah (means) for du‘ā’, as their prayers carry great weight in the sight of Allah. Seeking their blessings is a way of honoring the amānah placed upon us, recognizing that success is not solely the result of effort, but also of divine assistance.

This advice reflects the broader understanding of amānah as a khalīfah, where responsibility includes maintaining strong ties with one’s parents and acknowledging their role in our spiritual and personal success. By valuing their du‘ā’ and support, we align our efforts with reliance upon Allah, reinforcing the balance between striving with discipline and placing trust in divine guidance and mercy.