Adab in seeking knowledge

1) Intention of Allah

According to surah Al- Bayyinah , 5

وَمَآ أُمِرُوٓا۟ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ ٱلدِّينَ حُنَفَآءَ وَيُقِيمُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَيُؤْتُوا۟ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ ۚ وَذَٰلِكَ دِينُ ٱلْقَيِّمَةِ ٥

even though they were only commanded to worship Allah ˹alone˺ with sincere devotion to Him in all uprightness, establish prayer, and pay alms-tax. That is the upright Way.

In everything we do , we should put Allah first. Thus,

all the task or work that we have to complete will be easy with the help of Allah.

2) Keep on praying to Allah

No matter how hard the hardships is , always remember to pray to Allah.He is the one that you should refer to first. Allah will shows you the best way and always accept things that Allah has decide for you. Believe in him, He is the best planner after all.

Step to pray to Allah

1. Always start off with “ bismillahirahmanirahim”

2. Praise and Thanks Allah

3. Greeting upon Nabi Muhammad SAW

3) Always put the best efforts

As we all know without effort seeking we can’t achieve our mission. There’s no success without hardship. No matter how bad it is always try your best. In every difficulty , there’s always a way out. Put your best efforts and tawakal to Allah SWT. As state in Surah Al Baqarah 2:286 “ Allah does not burden a soul beyond his capacity”. To sum up, always trust yourself and believe that you can do more that you can.

Al Quran as the Book Of Guidance

Al-Quran known as the book of guidance for all the mankind in this world. We as a Muslim refer to Al-Quran for almost every aspect of life. Moreover, Al-Quran contains unlimited information about our life. We should practices reading Al-Quran every day since we will be grant a ton of rewards.

There are various of way to interact with Al-Quran

• practice Al-Quran everyday

• Try to read and understand the meaning of every ayah that we recite.

• Read with the correct tajwid

• Memorize some of the verse in Al-Quran and practice in our daily life

All of this interaction will Al-Quran will bring us closer to Allah SWT and put our heart at ease and comfort.

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THE BIG THREE

ISLAM

Scholars consider Islam, Iman and Ihsan the three stages in the path towards Allah (swt). The first path is you force yourself and bring yourself to do those actions which you know that Allah wants you to do.

IMAN

The second level is iman where you are not only doing those actions, but you are strengthening your relationship with Allah (swt) and you’re beginning to taste the sweetness of your relationship with Allah.

IHSAN

The third level is the level of Ihsan, which is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and even if you cannot see Him, to know that He sees you. So, you are moving in this path, this journey, towards the Divine. And in doing so, it’s getting more and more intense.

THE HOUR

When Jibreel asked the Prophet (sas) about the hour, He said, “The one who is being asked about it is not more knowledgeable about it than the one who is asking.” Here, the Prophet (sas) is saying, this is something that Allah (swt) keeps to Himself and it is part of the “ghayb” (unseen). This is an important lesson because it doesn’t matter when the Day of Judgment is, what really matters is what and how we are preparing for it. We should be continuously striving to please Allah and seek his forgiveness.

THE SIGN

The next question was, “So, tell me about its signs, tell me about the things that will occur”. These signs are considered as warnings of the day of judgement.

• The slave woman will give birth to her master

  - The one who gives birth becomes the servant of the one who is born. Whereas before, the child would respect, honor and listen to their parents. Now it’s the complete opposite, and if you look around, you will see it. You see and feel as if the parents are slaves to the children. Parents desperately trying to please their children, and moms are trying to imitate their daughters.

• person will see barefooted, lightly dressed, and poor people who are shepherds.

  - They will see these people competing with one another in their buildings. The point here is you have these people who don’t have anything, they are very poor. Then suddenly the situation changes for them, and they are competing with one another over who can build the tallest building. They are competing to see who has the nicest car, the latest gadgets

FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

1. Shahadah

2. Prayer 5 times a day

3. Fasting during the month of Ramadan

4. Zakat which the charity

5. Perform haji

SIX PILLARS OF IMAN

1. Belief in the Oneness of Allah SWT

2. Belief in Existence of Angels

3. Belief in The Books Of Allah ( Quran )

4. Belief in All of Allah’s SWT Messenger

5. Belief in the Day of Judgement & Hereafter

6. Belief in the Qadhaa’ and Qadr

Tauhid 🪼 1) Al- uluihiyah

2) Ar- Rububiyyah

3) Asma Wa Sifat

• Tauhid Al-uluihiyah

(Oneness of Worship)

is the dedication of all acts of the servants to none but Allah Alone, such as: Du`a' (supplication), asking help, seeking refuge, fear, hope, reliance and all other forms of `Ibadah (worship).

• Tauhid ul-Rububiyyah

  (Oneness of Allah’s Lordship)

  is the ascription of all Acts of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) to none but Him Alone, such as: creation, bringing into being, providing sustenance, giving life, and causing death.

• Tauhid Asmaa wa Sifaat

This form of Tawheed involves the Names and Attributes of Allah. This knowledge comes from the Quran and authentic reports. Allah often describes Himself in the Quran. In this way we learn who Allah is and how we can worship Him. His Names and Attributes are not not to be shared with anyone. For He is the Unique One that has no partners. It is therefore important to know the Names and Attributes of Allah. Allah has 99 Names like the narration of the Prophet confirms. His Beautiful Names are Unique and belong solely to Him. A Muslim will rewarded for memorising all His Names and acting upon them.

Ihsan

The word “Ihsan” is repeated 211 times in the Quran according to Al- Mu’fahras li Alfa’s Al-Quran.

According to Al-Quran ; There were 3 characteristic of Al-Muhsin ( people who has the quality of Ihsan)

1. Spread the benefits and kindness to others.

2. Try their best and giving goodness to other people as much as they could.

3. Their intentions is only for Allah SWT.

Al-Muhsin among Prophets

1. Prophets Nuh AS

   • 950 years of Da’wah

   • Spread kindness and Da’wah anytime and anywhere.

   • Bring umah to the right and straight path which is following Allah SWT path.

   • Did not take things for granted and intentions only for Allah SWT.

     
     

2. Prophets Ibrahim AS

• He try his best to bring his dad into Islam by approach slowly and softly but end up with failure.

• He has plan everything and has backup plan.

• He try to test their ummah by destroying all the statue and placing the axe at the last statue that he didn’t destroy.

• This brilliant action test their ummah and prove that only Allah the only God that they should worship.

• This prove that Prophet Ibrahim AS try his best efforts to make his ummah worship Allah SWT.

3. Prophets Yusuf AS

• Prophets Yusuf AS has the ability to translate and interpret dream.

• The king asked Prophet Yusuf AS to translate his dream and he interpreted the dream that there would be 7 years of fertility and 7 years of drought.

• Prophet Yusuf AS saw the opportunity and wish to have a position in the government. This action is to find the solution to the problems.

• He only intention is only Allah SWT and to bring his ummah to the right path.

The Connection of Ihsan and Eschatology ;

Islamic eschatology (Arabic: عِلْم آخر الزمان في الإسلام, 'ilm ākhir az-zamān fī al-islām) is a field of study in Islam concerning future events that would happen in the end times

Eschatology refers to beliefs about death, judgement and the final destiny of individual souls and humankind.

Whenever we remind ourselves about the eschatology in Islam, we always come back to Allah and try our best to be the excellent Muslim to get the into Jannah in the afterlife. We will perform a lot of prayers and help each other to be the best version of ourselves.

Worship God; join nothing with Him. Be good to your parents, to relatives, to orphans, to the needy, to neighbours near and far, to travellers in need, and to your slaves. God does not like arrogant, boastful people,

An-Nisāʾ, Ayah 36

Adab towards parents

• Obeying them except for haram things.

• Pray for them in our dua everyday

• Respect them and be there for them whenever they need.

• Ask for their permission to do something or going somewhere.

• Always remember their efforts.

Adab towards neighbours.

• Always greet them with a smile.

• Respect each other.

• Offer help or assitance for those who need.

• Take care of neighbour by visiting them or asking their well being

  
  

Adab towards environments

• Throw rubbish in the provided rubbish bin.

• Love and apply the concept of having trees around us.

• Don’t vandalism on the facilities that were provided.

Adab as a student

1. Seek knowledge with Good Intentions:

Make your intention sincere to seek knowledge for the sake of benefiting yourself and others and also pleasing Allah.

2.Respect your teachers:

Honor and respect your teachers by listening attentively,being punctual,and showing gratitude.

3.Maintain humility:

Be humble in your quest for knowledge.Avoid arrogance,be open to learn from everyone.

Adab towards the society

adab towards people:

• Use suitable tone of voice and always use nice language.

• Help people in need to lighten their burden.

• Don’t make fun of dissabilities,rather than that encourage and be nice to them

  
  

Adab towards animals :

• Baiting animals for entertaiment or gambling is prohibited.

• Feeds or gives water toan animal if he finds it hungry or thirsty.

• Have compassion and mercy towards animals.

Belief in Rasul and Anbiya’

There are twenty five Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an. The Prophet taught us to worship the only god which is Allah SWT. The Prophets also taught us to the basic life of Muslims and lead us to the straight path without adding anything other than Allah order and instructions. The Prophets give us a clear massage and it is up to us to follow the lead. With the help of Rasul and anabiya, we as a Muslim can live without worry and doubts because Allah has present us Prophets which lead us to the right path.

Belief in Qada’ and Qadr

Belief in al-qada’(the Divine will)

is certain belief that everything that happens in this universe happens by the will and decree of Allah.

Belief in al-qadar(the Divine decree)

is Allah already what will happens to his creations. However, the event might be changes due to the doa and the earnestness.

Allah state in the Quran ;

‫مَّنۡ عَمِلَ صَـٰلِحࣰا فَلِنَفۡسِهِۦۖ وَمَنۡ أَسَاۤءَ فَعَلَیۡهَاۗ وَمَا رَبُّكَ بِظَلَّـٰمࣲ لِّلۡعَبِیدِ﴿ ٤٦ ﴾‬

Whoever does righteousness – it is for his [own] soul; and whoever does evil [does so] against it. And your Lord is not ever unjust to [his] servants. — Qur’an 41:46

Belief in Qiyamah ( Day of Judgement)

The Day of Judgment is the day when Allah judges mankind for their deeds. Every human being will be resurrected from their graves and will be given their book of deeds – both good and bad. They will regret the sins they committed as well as the good deeds they had missed.

Believing in the Last Day includes the belief of the punishment and bliss of the grave, belief in the resurrection, belief in the judgment of the scales which will balance your deeds, and belief in Paradise and Hell.

‫أَوۡ خَلۡقࣰا مِّمَّا یَكۡبُرُ فِی صُدُورِكُمۡۚ فَسَیَقُولُونَ مَن یُعِیدُنَاۖ قُلِ ٱلَّذِی فَطَرَكُمۡ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةࣲۚ فَسَیُنۡغِضُونَ إِلَیۡكَ رُءُوسَهُمۡ وَیَقُولُونَ مَتَىٰ هُوَۖ قُلۡ عَسَىٰۤ أَن یَكُونَ قَرِیبࣰا﴿ ٥١ ﴾‬

or any other substance you think hard to bring to life.’ Then they will say, ‘Who will bring us back?’ Say, ‘The One who created you the first time.’ Then they will shake their heads at you and say, ‘When will that be?’ Say, ‘It may well be very soon:

Al-Isrāʾ, Ayah 51

This is the poster for our task 1 usrah sem 1 24/25

We are given task to discuss and present the 3 parts of pillars of iman which is belief in Rasul and Anbiya’ , Belief in Qiyamah and Belief in Qada’ and Qada.

The Qur'an says:

"حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلَاةِ، حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاحِ"

"Come to prayer, come to success"

— (Call to prayer, Adhan)

And in Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:1-2):

"Certainly will the believers have succeeded: They who are during their prayer humbly submissive."

In essence, Salah disciplines the soul, connects one with Allah, and brings inner peace, structure, and purpose — all of which are key ingredients for true success, both in this world and the Hereafter.

1. Strengthens connection with Allah

Salah is a direct link between the servant and the Creator.

It brings spiritual peace and a sense of purpose.

2. Builds discipline and time management

Praying five times a day teaches consistency, responsibility, and time awareness.

3. Cleanses the heart and soul

It purifies sins and helps keep the heart spiritually healthy.

4. Increases focus and mindfulness

During Salah, one practices concentration and inner calm, which benefits daily life.

5. Protects from evil and wrongdoing

The Qur’an says:

"Indeed, prayer prevents immorality and wrongdoing."

(Surah Al-Ankabut 29:45)

6. Reduces stress and anxiety

Prayer brings peace and comfort, especially during hardship or emotional struggles.

7. Acts as a reminder of purpose

Regular Salah keeps believers aware of their goals in life and the Hereafter.

8. Brings blessings (Barakah) into life

Consistent prayer opens doors to ease, provision, and success in unseen ways.

Let us not just perform it

let us live it with our hearts.

May Allah help us all achieve true khusyuk in our salah and make our prayers a source of peace and strength.

https://youtu.be/w0xIaT3AUWE?si=DCz4vg4rG-HkMQg_

This video explain that khusyuk in Salah play a vital part to connect and communication with Allah SWT.

Khuysuk is defined as humility, focus, and deep presence of the heart. In salah, it means to stand before Allah with full attention which is our body, mind, and soul all engaged.

Allah says in Surah Al-Mu’minun, verse 1-2:

‎"قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ الَّذِينَ هُمْ فِي صَلَاتِهِمْ خَاشِعُونَ"
“Successful indeed are the believers — those who humble themselves in their prayers.” )

Salah is not just a physical act it is a conversation with

Allah.

Sawm is more than just abstaining from food and drink. It's

a spiritual training ground where we cultivate piety, practice

self-control, and empathize with the less fortunate.

Al-Baqarah, verse 183:

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ

"O you who have believed, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may become righteous."

— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183)

✨ Sawn is a connection to patience

Fasting itself is an act that requires and cultivates patience (ṣabr). Patience in controlling desires, hunger, speech, and actions.

Scholars often refer to ṣawm as "half of ṣabr" because of its deep spiritual training.

Also, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

"Fasting is half of patience."

(Narrated by Ibn Majah, graded

🌟Sawm practice Rahmah

Fasting leads Muslims to be more charitable, especially during Ramadan, where acts of rahmah like feeding the hungry, helping families, and giving zakat or sadaqah are highly encouraged.

Fasting together brings the ummah closer. Shared suhoor and iftar meals create bonds of love and mercy among people from all walks of life.

🎐 Tazkiyyah ( Purification )

• To relate the Zakah with Tazikyyah is referring to Zakah cleans all your sins away, just like a water.

• Other than that, Zakah helps to purified your wealth, removing the negative energy and gain rewards from Allah SWT in the hereafter.

🎐 Tawakul

• Tawakul is a reliance towards Allah SWT.

• To relate the Zakah and Sadaqah with the concept of Tawakul is trusting Allah with all of heart after fulfilling His obligations and orders.

• Believe that Allah SWT is the Most Powerful and you should rely fully on Him and knowing that all of our wealth and blessing is coming from Allah SWT only.

🎐 Ukhuwwah

• Ukhuwwah is translated into brotherhood.

• By practicing sadaqah we can build our relationship with our neighbors or another muslim.

• Strengthen our community into strong community and harmony.

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

  "Protect yourself from the Hellfire, even with half of a date in charity."

  — Sahih Bukhari & Muslim

Hence, There is a lot of virtues found in Zakah. We as a muslim should practice Zakah or Sadaqah in our daily as we acknowledge there is a lot of benefit that we can gain from the small task.

🧸 Obedience to Allah's Command

• Performing Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam.

• It shows complete submission and obedience to Allah’s will.

“And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way.”
— Surah Al-Imran (3:97)

🧸 Sacrifices our wealth to fulfill Allah SWT obligation

• Proves that we only trust Allah SWT as the only source of blessings and happiness.

  
  

🧸 No status, race, or wealth matters only taqwa.

• For example, we only allowed to wear ihram clothes, shows that we are only Allah SWT creations.

🧸Spiritual Renewal and Patience

• Hajj trains Muslims in:

  • Sabr (patience) during hardships

  • Tawakkul (trust in Allah) during travel

  • Zikr & du’a during rituals

• Every step of Hajj is filled with remembrance and reflection.

Hence, we acknowledge that there is a lotof benefit we can gain from performing Hajj. As muslim we should perform Hajj if we fulfill the requirement and responsibility.

The purpose of Ibadah is to worship Allah SWT , the One

God and devoutly serve Him.

🍓The importance of Niyyah -

• Niyyah means the intention behind our actions which has to be to obligated to Allah SWT only.

• Even the best action loses value if done for the wrong reason

• For example, performing just to showing off

• A good action with the wrong intention will not get us any reward in the Hereafter.

🍓Ihsan

“Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him. And even if you do not see Him, know that He sees you.”
— Hadith Jibril (Sahih Muslim)

• encourages striving for excellence in your ibadah

• putting in your best effort, refining your practices, and seeking knowledge to perform them correctly.

Hence, we should perform our ibadah with pure intentions and having our faith full in Allah SWT. Ibadah will purify our soul and heart. We should practice any form ibadah to attainted the pleasure’s of Allah SWT.

1. Surah al-Ankabūt (29:45) - Ṣalāh (Prayer):

ٱتْلُ مَآ أُوحِىَ إِلَيْكَ مِنَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ وَأَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ تَنْهَىٰ عَنِ ٱلْفَحْشَآءِ وَٱلْمُنكَرِ ۗ وَلَذِكْرُ ٱللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تَصْنَعُونَ

"Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prevents immorality and wrongdoing. And the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows what you do."
— Surah Al-‘Ankabūt (29:45)

• Ṣalāh isn’t just ritual — it’s transformative. It helps keep a person away from fahshā’ (shamelessness) and munkar (wrongdoing).

• The verse also highlights that dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is even greater — because it is the heart of all worship.

• And finally, it reminds us that Allah sees all we do, encouraging sincerity and mindfulness in every action.

2. Surah al-Baqarah (2:183) - Ṣawm (Fasting):

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ

"O you who have believed, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwa (God-consciousness)."

• This verse introduces the obligation of fasting (ṣawm) during Ramadan.

• It emphasizes that fasting is not something new — it was also practiced by previous nations.

• The main purpose of fasting is not just to abstain from food and drink, but to develop taqwa — being aware of Allah in every action, thought, and intention.

3. Surah al-T awbah (9:103) - Zakāh (Charity):

خُذْ مِنْ أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ صَدَقَةًۭ تُطَهِّرُهُمْ وَتُزَكِّيهِم بِهَا وَصَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ ۖ إِنَّ صَلَوٰتَكَ سَكَنٌۭ لَّهُمْ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ

"Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke Allah’s blessings upon them. Indeed, your blessings are reassurance for them. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing."

• This zakah purifies their hearts from greed and selfishness.

• It also causes them to grow spiritually (tazkiyyah) and supports social justice.

  
  

4. Surah al-Baqarah (2:197) - Ḥajj (Pilgrimage):

ٱ‫ٱلۡحَجُّ أَشۡهُرࣱ مَّعۡلُومَـٰتࣱۚ فَمَن فَرَضَ فِیهِنَّ ٱلۡحَجَّ فَلَا رَفَثَ وَلَا فُسُوقَ وَلَا جِدَالَ فِی ٱلۡحَجِّۗ وَمَا تَفۡعَلُوا۟ مِنۡ خَیۡرࣲ یَعۡلَمۡهُ ٱللَّهُۗ وَتَزَوَّدُوا۟ فَإِنَّ خَیۡرَ ٱلزَّادِ ٱلتَّقۡوَىٰۖ وَٱتَّقُونِ یَـٰۤأُو۟لِی ٱلۡأَلۡبَـٰبِ﴿ ١٩٧ ﴾‬

“The pilgrimage takes place during the prescribed months. There should be no indecent speech, misbehaviour, or quarrelling for anyone undertaking the pilgrimage- whatever good you do, God is well aware of it. Provide well for yourselves: the best provision is to be mindful of God- always be mindful of Me, you who have understanding-“

• Hajj has fixed months, and once a person enters the state of iḥrām, they must:

  • Avoid rafath (sexual intimacy or inappropriate speech),

  • Avoid fisq (sinful acts),

  • Avoid jidal (arguing or disputes).

• Allah reminds us that every good deed is known to Him — nothing goes unnoticed.

• Pilgrims are encouraged to bring provisions for their journey, but the greatest "provision" is taqwa — God-consciousness.

Hence, there is a lot of Hikmah that we can gained from performing ibadah. We should perform ibadah with our best abilities and put our faith in Allah SWT. We should reflect ourselves and see the beauty behind the things that Allah SWT has obliged us to do.

“Pray as if you see Allah, and if you cannot, know that He sees you.”
— Hadith (Sahih Muslim, Ihsan)

Even if your mind drifts, gently bring it back and continue. Khusyuk is something we strive for every day.

• It is when your body, heart, and soul are all engaged in standing before Allah — not just going through the motions.

• Always remind yourself that Allah SWT watching you from anywhere.

🛀 Step 1: Prepare Mentally and Physically (Before Salah)

• Make Wudu with Presence

• Perform wudu slowly, thinking of it as washing away sins and preparing to meet Allah.

• Choose a Quiet, Clean Place

• Make sure your prayer area is free of distractions (phones, noise, clutter).

• Dress respectfully.

• Clear Your Mind

🕋 Step 2: Niyyah (Intention)

• Set your niyyah (intention) with full awareness:

• “I am praying this Salah for Allah, no one else.”

• Say it silently in your heart. Intentions are the foundation of khusyuk.

💓 Step 3: Begin Salah With Full Awareness

• Takbiratul Ihram ("Allahu Akbar")

• When you say “Allahu Akbar”, imagine leaving the world behind.

• Keep your gaze on the place of sujud (where your forehead touches the ground).

📖 Step 4: Understand What You Recite

• Know the meaning of Surah Al-Fatihah and other common phrases

• Even if Arabic isn’t your first language, learning these meanings will bring your heart into the words.

🧎 Step 5: Move Slowly and Gently

• Don’t rush between positions.

• Pause and reflect in each posture.

• Sujud (prostration) is the closest position to Allah — use it to make sincere dua and feel humbled.

🌟 Step 6: End with Gratitude and Reflection

• After Salam (ending prayer), sit for a moment.

• Say dhikr like:

Astaghfirullah (3x)

SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar (33x each)

We as muslim should perform salah with our best abilities to achieve khusyuk in our Salah. There is various of steps to attained the best Khusyuk in our Salah.