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( Adab are very crucial in seeking knowledge because the scholars also learned manners first before acquiring knowledge. )

1. Set the right and sincere intention, which is to seek knowledge for the sake of Allah.

2. Every student must show good manners towards the teacher so that the knowledge gained will be blessed.

Did you know ?

Every human needs to be advised regularly because people easily forget. Therefore, a person will remain on the right path.

The difference between reading the Qur’an and understanding the Qur’an:

Reading the Al-Quran :-

• worship through recitation as it brings spiritual reward (pahala) even if you don’t understand.

Understanding the Al-Quran :-

• Reflecting on the meaning and messages of the verses that leads to deeper faith, change in behaviour, and stronger connection to Allah. Understanding helps apply the Qur’an in our daily life.

Surah Al-Furqan (25:63)~ عباد اللّٰه

وَعِبَادُ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلَّذِينَ يَمْشُونَ عَلَى ٱلْأَرْضِ هَوْنًۭا وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ ٱلْجَـٰهِلُونَ قَالُوا۟ سَلَـٰمًۭا ٦٣

This verse explained about :

• The characteristics of a true servant of Allah as those who walk with humility and dignity on Earth

• Emphasizes the importance of having a humble yet robust demeanor and a peaceful, forgiving attitude for God and their good character. 

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30) ~خليفة اللّٰه

وَإِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ إِنِّى جَاعِلٌۭ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ خَلِيفَةًۭ ۖ قَالُوٓا۟ أَتَجْعَلُ فِيهَا مَن يُفْسِدُ فِيهَا وَيَسْفِكُ ٱلدِّمَآءَ وَنَحْنُ نُسَبِّحُ بِحَمْدِكَ وَنُقَدِّسُ لَكَ ۖ قَالَ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ٣٠

This verse explained about :

• Allah has Allah has appointed humans as His vicegerent on Earth.

Why humans ?

• Allah has created humans with intellect capable of acquiring knowledge, unlike His other creations.

• Allah acknowledge the quality of humans.

Surah Al-Imran (verse 110-112)~ حالية الأمة

كُنتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ تَأْمُرُونَ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ ٱلْمُنكَرِ وَتُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱللَّهِ ۗ وَلَوْ ءَامَنَ أَهْلُ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ لَكَانَ خَيْرًۭا لَّهُم ۚ مِّنْهُمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَأَكْثَرُهُمُ ٱلْفَـٰسِقُونَ ١١٠لَن يَضُرُّوكُمْ إِلَّآ أَذًۭى ۖ وَإِن يُقَـٰتِلُوكُمْ يُوَلُّوكُمُ ٱلْأَدْبَارَ ثُمَّ لَا يُنصَرُونَ ١١١ ضُرِبَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلذِّلَّةُ أَيْنَ مَا ثُقِفُوٓا۟ إِلَّا بِحَبْلٍۢ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَحَبْلٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلنَّاسِ وَبَآءُو بِغَضَبٍۢ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَضُرِبَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْمَسْكَنَةُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ بِأَنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ يَكْفُرُونَ بِـَٔايَـٰتِ ٱللَّهِ وَيَقْتُلُونَ ٱلْأَنۢبِيَآءَ بِغَيْرِ حَقٍّۢ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ بِمَا عَصَوا۟ وَّكَانُوا۟ يَعْتَدُونَ ١١٢

This verse explain about the conditions to become the best servents in the sight of Allah :

• Muslims have a special role to do good and stop evil

• Allah will protects who enjoined what is right, while those who oppose Allah will face disgrace and punishment.

Surah Al baqarah (2:143) ~ الأمة الوسطية

وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ أُمَّةًۭ وَسَطًۭا لِّتَكُونُوا۟ شُهَدَآءَ عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِ وَيَكُونَ ٱلرَّسُولُ عَلَيْكُمْ شَهِيدًۭا ۗ وَمَا جَعَلْنَا ٱلْقِبْلَةَ ٱلَّتِى كُنتَ عَلَيْهَآ إِلَّا لِنَعْلَمَ مَن يَتَّبِعُ ٱلرَّسُولَ مِمَّن يَنقَلِبُ عَلَىٰ عَقِبَيْهِ ۚ وَإِن كَانَتْ لَكَبِيرَةً إِلَّا عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ هَدَى ٱللَّهُ ۗ وَمَا كَانَ ٱللَّهُ لِيُضِيعَ إِيمَـٰنَكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بِٱلنَّاسِ لَرَءُوفٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ ١٤٣

This verse tells us about "Just and balanced nation"

- Allah has chosen the Muslim ummah to be moderate, fair, and balanced, not extreme in belief or practice.

- It means Muslims must lead with justice, compassion, and wisdom.

- Muslims have a responsibility to show others the truth through their words and actions.

- Prophet Muhammad will be a witness over the Muslim community whether they followed his teachings or not.

• The proper manners when asking or speaking to a teacher include waiting for your turn to speak (ask questions only after the teacher has finished talking.)

• Appearance must be kept proper and does not oppose the Shari'ah.

• Student must choose the right friends which those with good character. Hence, we are not influenced by friends with bad behavior.

• If we see our friend going astray from the right path, we are encouraged to advise and help them change.

  
  

  
  

Its a great hadith from the angel of Allah that explained about the core tenets of Islam, Iman (faith), and Ihsan (excellence of worship).

1) 6 Pillars of Islam

• Shahada (Declaration of Faith) :

  The foundational declaration of faith in Islam, asserting the absolute oneness of God (Allah) and acknowledging Muhammad as His final messenger.

• Salah (Prayer) :

  It is a direct and constant form of communication with Allah. It serves as a spiritual connection that reminds Muslims of their Lord throughout the day, reinforcing their commitment to Islam and providing guidance and solace, making it an indispensable act of worship.  

• Zakat (Almsgiving) :

  Its importance lies in its role as an act of worship, a spiritual purification, and a means of compassion and support for the needy within the community.  

• Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan):

  The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and includes the night in which the holy Qur’an was first revealed to mankind, known as Laylat al-Qadr (the night of decree) .Muslims are required to fast during the month of Ramadan, which entails abstaining from food, drink, and displeasing speech and behaviour from dawn until dusk.

• Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca):

  Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and is obligatory for every Muslim who is physically, financially, and securely able to perform it, at least once in their lifetime.

Surah Al-Baqarah (verse 284-286)

لِّلَّهِ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ وَإِن تُبْدُوا۟ مَا فِىٓ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَوْ تُخْفُوهُ يُحَاسِبْكُم بِهِ ٱللَّهُ ۖ فَيَغْفِرُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ وَيُعَذِّبُ مَن يَشَآءُ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ قَدِيرٌ ٢٨٤ ءَامَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍۢ مِّن رُّسُلِهِۦ ۚ وَقَالُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ ٢٨٥ لَا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا ٱكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَآ إِن نَّسِينَآ أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَآ إِصْرًۭا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُۥ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِۦ ۖ وَٱعْفُ عَنَّا وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَآ ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَىٰنَا فَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ ٢٨٦

This verse has teaches us about Allah’s power, sincere faith, and His justice in placing responsibilities. These verses remind us that everything belongs to Allah and emphasize the importance of strong faith. Additionally, they remind us that Allah does not burden anyone beyond their capacity, giving us confidence in facing life’s challenges.

Al-quran verses that relate to the Pillars of Faith are Surah Al-Baqarah for prayer and fasting, Surah Al-Ahzab for Salat (prayer) and the blessings of Allah, Surah Al-Baqarah (verse 163) for the Oneness of Allah (Tawhid), and Surah Al-Hajj for the understanding of divine decree and the last day.  

1) Belief in Allah S.W.T

• Everyone must belief Allah is the one and only the creator and the sustainer of all.

• We should belief in how Allah described in the Quran e.g. He is the only God, creator of the universe, and the judge of humankind.

2) Belief in Angels

• Angels are created from Nur (light).

• Muslims must believe in the existence of angels as Allah's messengers and servants, who carry out His commands. 

•  They were created to obey the commands of Allah and they never transgress His laws or commands.

3) Belief in Allah's Book (the Revealed Scriptures)

• Muslim must belief in Al-quran including kitab Taurat, Injil and Zabur. However, we have to adhere the Kitab Al-Quran.

• Al-Quran act as a guidance from to mankind.

• Al-quran is a wahyu for the mankind.

• Muslims must implement the guidance from Al-Quran in our daily life.

4) Believe in Prophets

• Prophets is a messenger of Allah to Mankind.

• Difference between Nabi and Rasul : Nabi is a prophet who receives divine revelation, while a Rasul is a prophet who has also been given a specific message (Risalah) to deliver to a community, making them a messenger.

• Prophets serve as exemplary models of etiquette (Adab) in Islam, demonstrating a high standard of moral character in all aspects of life, as stated in the Quran and Hadith.

• Nabi Muhammad S.A.W is the last messenger from Allah.

The Quranic verse that related is from Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285)

ءَامَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍۢ مِّن رُّسُلِهِۦ ۚ وَقَالُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ ٢٨٥

5) Belief in the Hereafter

• Muslims must believe with certainty that there is life after death.

• This world is only temporary, but the Hereafter is eternal.

• The world is a place where we are tested to choose between doing good or bad deeds.

• Paradise and Hell are places where we will be given reward or punishment.

The Quranic verse related in this statement is in Surah al-Baqarah (2:4)

وَٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ مِن قَبْلِكَ وَبِٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ هُمْ يُوقِنُونَ ٤

6) Belief in Divine Destiny (Qadr)

• Believing in Qada' and Qadr means accepting that everything is determined by Allah.

• Qada’ and Qadr teach us to be patient in facing all tests and challenges in life.

• Qada’ and Qadr are not an excuse to give up, but a reason for us to put our trust in Allah.

The Quranic verse related in this statement is in Surah Al-Qamar (54:49) :

إِنَّا كُلَّ شَىْءٍ خَلَقْنَـٰهُ بِقَدَرٍۢ ٤٩

Ihsan (الإحسان) in Islam means excellence, perfection, or doing good in the best possible way.

Ihsan also mean doing everything with sincerity, excellence, and full awareness that Allah is watching.

Examples of Ihsan:

- Praying with full focus and humility.

- Speaking kindly even when you're angry.

- Helping others without expecting anything in return.

- Being honest even when no one is watching.

Ihsan in Daily Life:

It encourages Muslims to:

- Be excellent in worship (ibadah).

- Be ethical in behavior.

- Be compassionate to others.

- Strive for inner sincerity (ikhlas).

Allah has said in His Divine Book (Al-Quran) :

وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِيَّاهُ وَبِٱلْوَٰلِدَيْنِ إِحْسَـٰنًا ۚ إِمَّا يَبْلُغَنَّ عِندَكَ ٱلْكِبَرَ أَحَدُهُمَآ أَوْ كِلَاهُمَا فَلَا تَقُل لَّهُمَآ أُفٍّۢ وَلَا تَنْهَرْهُمَا وَقُل لَّهُمَا قَوْلًۭا كَرِيمًۭا ٢٣ وَٱخْفِضْ لَهُمَا جَنَاحَ ٱلذُّلِّ مِنَ ٱلرَّحْمَةِ وَقُل رَّبِّ ٱرْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِى صَغِيرًۭا ٢٤

Mean : And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honour.And lower unto them the wing of submission and humility through mercy, and say: "My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy as they did bring me up when I was small.

It is the day when all human beings and creation will be resurrected and judged by Allah for their deeds in this world.

-The Day of Judgment is a fundamental part of Islamic faith.

Allah says in the Qur’an:

إِنَّ ٱلسَّاعَةَ لَـَٔاتِيَةٌۭ لَّا رَيْبَ فِيهَا وَلَـٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ ٱلنَّاسِ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ ٥٩

(Surah Al-Ghaafir verse 59 )

Meaning : Indeed, the Hour is coming - no doubt about it - but most of the people do not believe.

Signs of the Day of Judgment

- Minor signs: natural disasters, moral decline, the death of the Prophet, widespread injustice.

- Major signs: appearance of the Dajjal , the descent of Prophet Isa, the sun rising from the west, and the emergence of Gog and Magog (Ya’juj and Ma’juj).

What is the purpose of believing in it?

-To make people aware, repent, and prepare for the afterlife.

- It builds a balance between hope in Allah’s mercy and fear of His punishment.

Conclusion:

The Day of Judgment is the final reality. A believer must always remember it, live righteously, seek forgiveness, and strive to earn Allah’s pleasure for success in the Hereafter.

1.Speak respectfully: Use gentle and kind words.

2. Obey their instructions : As long as it doesn’t go against Islam.

3. Never raise your voice: Always speak calmly to them.

4. Help them willingly : In daily chores or when they’re unwell.

5. Show gratitude : Thank them for their sacrifices and love.

6. Make dua for them: Ask Allah to bless and forgive them. For example : اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْلَنَا ذُنُوْبَنَا وَلِوَالِدِيْنَا وَارْحَمْهُمْ كَمَا رَبَّوْنَا صِغَارًا

Surah that relates to adab towards parents is Surah Al-Isra' (17:23) :

۞ وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِيَّاهُ وَبِٱلْوَٰلِدَيْنِ إِحْسَـٰنًا ۚ إِمَّا يَبْلُغَنَّ عِندَكَ ٱلْكِبَرَ أَحَدُهُمَآ أَوْ كِلَاهُمَا فَلَا تَقُل لَّهُمَآ أُفٍّۢ وَلَا تَنْهَرْهُمَا وَقُل لَّهُمَا قَوْلًۭا كَرِيمًۭا ٢٣

Meaning: And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honour.

1. Greet each other kindly : Use friendly words and smile.

2. Offer help when needed: Especially during illness, hardship, or celebration.

3. Avoid disturbing them : Keep noise low and respect their privacy.

4. Share food or gifts: Especially during special occasions.

5. Protect their honour : Don’t gossip or speak badly about them.

Surah that relates to adab as a neighbour is in Surah An-Nisa’, (4:36):

وَاعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ وَلَا تُشْرِكُوا بِهِ شَيْئًا ۖ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا وَبِذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَالْيَتَامَىٰ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَالْجَارِ ذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَالْجَارِ الْجُنُبِ...

Meaning :"Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and do good to parents, relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbour, the distant neighbour..."

1. Respect the teacher : Listen attentively, speak politely, and follow instructions.

2. Be disciplined : Arrive on time on class, follow rules, and stay organized.

3. Focus during lessons : Avoid distractions and give full attention.

4. Seek knowledge sincerely : Learn with pure intentions, not just for grades.

5. Be humble : Accept corrections and stay open to learning.

6. Help others : Share knowledge and support classmates.

7. Practice good manners :Be honest, responsible, and kind in all actions.

However, to make the Usrah's class more fun, I suggest them to use some multimedia in class. For an example, use videos, slides, or infographics to make learning more interesting.