My group was assigned to make a poster about the 5 pillars of Islam.

In this week, we learned about tauhid

Tauhid

Rubiyyah: The concept of God's attributes (such as God never sleeping) (Only He can grant intercession and sustenance).

Uluhiyyah: He is the only one who deserves to be worshipped and obeyed.

Asma' walsifat: The names of Allah.

Surah Maryam, verse 65: This verse encompasses the three aspects of Tawhid.

Importance of Sunnah prayers:

those who perform them will earn a reward in the afterlife, but those who neglect them will not be punished (Allahu masta'an).

Examples:

1. Sunnah Witir

2. Sunnah Dhuha

Prophet Nuh: The first era of people worshipping idols.

Understanding how idols existed.

The Qur'an is intended for everyone, not just for us but also for those before us. It is easy to memorize by humans because the language used is the same, which is Arabic.

Belief in Rasul and al Anbiya'

First of all the introduction was the messengers of Allah were raised to every nation and all of them brought essentially the same religion which was Islam.

The definitions:

1. Affirm believed that Allah sent His messengers to every nation to call upon them to worship Allah alone.

2. Affirm believed Allah messengers : - truthful , virtuous, trustworthy, rightly guided

   servants to guide people. All prophets

   Obedience to prophets is same as obedience to Allah .

   Necessities of messagers

   There was several necessity of messagers and one of it was providing human practical example such as moral , righteous

Then, there were several blessings given to prophet Muhammad PBUH . One of it was Allah supported him against the enemies by striking fear into the hearts of the enemies.

Belief in the hereafter

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

And all people who are ever lived will be brought back and presented before God, and sit for judgement day.

Ihsan is mentioned 211 times in the Quran.

Three characteristics of a person with the quality of ihsan:

1. To do good for others.

2. To do good for others to the best of one’s ability.

3. To do both 1 and 2 for the sake of Allah.

Prophet Musa is the most mentioned prophet in the Quran.

Stories of prophets that can be related to ihsan:

Prophet Nuh lived for over 1000 years:

1. He preached to his people.

2. For 950 years.

3. Despite challenges, Prophet Nuh did not lose hope.

Prophet Ibrahim:

1. Destroyed idols / admonished his father / was willing to sacrifice his son.

2. Thought strategically to destroy the idols.

3. Sacrificed his son for the sake of Allah.

Prophet Yusuf:

1. Interpreted dreams.

2. Became the minister of Egypt to preach to people of that time, mostly non-Muslims.

3. Believed that the reward in the hereafter is far better than worldly rewards.

Connection between eschatology (the Day of Judgment) and ihsan: Belief in the Day of Judgment:

1. A believer.

   So, for conclusion, ihsan is one of the most important principles of Islam and it is important because its elevates all action making them act worship and sincerity and bringing the person closer to Allah.

ADAB is to refined, to educate and to discipline the behavior of humans.

ADAB : good manners , moral and appropriate action from the teaching of Islam.

Application of Adab as students:

1. Seeking help

2. Apology

3. Thank you

4. Salam

There are a lot of benefits of having Adab

1. Beloved of prophet Muhammad

2. Received Allah loves and forgiveness

3. Preserve good relationship

   
   

How to maintain good adab

1. Being humble and truthful and patience

2. Being cheerful person

And I hope I will be a better person and I will keep all of the knowledges that I learned to be a successful person in the future.

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Prophet ﷺ said: “Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim."

But hikmah is more than knowledge it’s how you use it with justice, mercy, and benefit.

• Taqwa (God-consciousness) brings hikmah

• A heart that fears and loves Allah is more likely to be given insight.

• Hikmah is a light that comes from sincerity and obedience to Allah.

• Reflection (Tadabbur) and observation

• Those who think before speaking or acting are people of hikmah.

• Worship teaches us to do things purely for Allah’s sake, not for attention or reward from others.

Surah Al-Bayyinah (98:5) reminds us that acts of worship must be done sincerely for Allah.

• Dhikr keeps the heart connected to Allah, increasing taqwa (God-consciousness).

• A person who constantly remembers Allah will act with care and sincerity.

• Hikmah: Dhikr cultivates wisdom by promoting reflection, calmness, and mindful living.

• Brings spiritual focus

• Helps us connect deeply with Allah.

• Improves character

• Ibadah done with hikmah refines manners and heart.

• Leads to consistency

• With wisdom, a person sees the value of ibadah and remains steadfast.

• Answers “why” in worship

• Understands the reasons behind acts like prayer, fasting, zakah.

• Encourages excellence (ihsan)

• Doing ibadah like we see Allah.

• Ibadah with understanding increases sincerity (ikhlas)

• Worship done with hikmah is not blind ritual, but full of meaning and purpose.

• The person understands why they are praying, fasting, giving zakah, etc.

• This awareness brings true ikhlas, not just outward performance.

  
  

1. Surah Al-Ankabut (29:45) – Solat prevents immorality

• This verse explains that salah (prayer) has hikmah (wisdom) behind it.

• Salah reminds us of Allah and protects us from sinful behavior.

• It acts as a daily spiritual reset to keep our thoughts and actions in check.

• The first quality of successful believers is humble, focused prayer.

• Salah with khusyuk is not just physical it is emotional and spiritual.

• It brings peace, clarity, and direction in both this life and the Hereafter.

• Hikmah: A heart full of khusyuk builds emotional maturity and spiritual strength.

• Hikmah: Consistent prayer leads to self-control and moral discipline.

• Make wudu properly

• It spiritually prepares and purifies you.

• Cleansing the body also prepares the mind and heart.

• Prophet ﷺ said: “When a Muslim makes wudu and performs it properly, his sins are washed away"

• Wudu helps us enter salah in a state of purity and presence.

• Know the meaning of prayer

• Understanding recitations increases focus.

• Choose a clean, quiet place

• Reduces distractions for better concentration.

• A calm, clean space reduces distractions and brings peace of mind.

• The environment should help you focus and remind you of the sacredness of salah.

  
  

• Dress neatly and modestly

• Enhances respect for the prayer.

  
  

• Set intention

• Know why you're praying and who you're praying to.

  
  

• Avoid rushing

• Give each prayer its time and space.

• Turn off distractions

• Silence phone and avoid noisy places.

• Silence or put away your phone.

• Clear your mind from dunya (worldly matters) before standing in prayer.

• Avoid rushing from tasks directly into salah—give yourself a moment to settle.

• Perform sunnah before fard

• Helps ease the mind before the main prayer.

• Learn the meanings of Surah Al-Fatihah, takbir, tasbih, and other parts of prayer.

• This deepens focus and connects the heart to each word recited.

• When you understand, you stop rushing and start feeling the words.

• Practice Regularly and Strive for Progress

• Khusyuk doesn’t come overnight—it takes effort and consistency.

• Make du’a

• Keep trying even if your mind wanders—return to focus every time.

1. Solat strengthens the relationship with Allah

• It is the direct communication between a servant and Allah.

• The Prophet ﷺ said: "The closest a servant is to his Lord is when he is in sujood (prostration)."

• Through solat, we express our gratitude, needs, and repentance.

  
  

  2. Solat protects from sin and evil

• Allah says in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:45):

• “Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing.”

• A person who consistently prays will be reminded to avoid bad actions and stay on the right path.

3. Builds discipline and time management

   • Praying five times a day teaches us to be organized and responsible with our time.

• Solat trains the soul to be consistent and committed in both spiritual and worldly matters.

• Trains patience and self-control

• Controls desires, tempers anger.

• Teaches us to restrain from food, drink, anger, and bad speech.

• Helps control nafs (desires) and builds inner strength.

• Patience in fasting reflects in other areas of life (anger control, modesty, greed).

  
  

• Teaches empathy – Helps us feel the hunger of the poor.

• By experiencing hunger and thirst, we understand the struggles of others.

• Encourages charity, gratitude, and a stronger sense of compassion.

• Many people become more generous during Ramadan because of this spiritual impact.

• Cleanses the soul

• Detoxifies spiritually and physically.

• Fasting removes sins and cleanses the heart.

• It also has physical benefits—detoxifying the body and improving health (with proper nutrition).

• A clean soul = more receptive to guidance and hikmah.

  
  

• Brings closeness to Allah – Especially during Ramadan when rewards are multiplied.

  
  

• Opens doors to Paradise – Rayyan, a special gate, is for those who fast.

  
  

• Forgives sins – “Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith... his past sins are forgiven.” (Hadith)

• Fasting protects the believer in both worlds

• Prophet ﷺ said: “Fasting is a shield. So the fasting person should avoid indecent speech and ill conduct.” (Bukhari)

• It becomes a shield on the Day of Judgment.

• Improves health – Supports metabolic balance and discipline.

  
  

• Zakah literally means “purification”.

• It cleanses our income from selfishness, greed, and haram elements.

• Allah says in Surah At-Tawbah (9:103):
  “Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase.”

  
  

2. Cultivates generosity and compassion

Makes Muslims more caring and selfless.

• Trains the heart to value others' needs, not just personal desires.

• Strengthens the bond between the wealthy and the poor.

  
  

3. Promotes social justice and economic balance

• Helps bridge the gap between rich and poor.

• Ensures fair distribution of wealth, preventing poverty and social inequality.

• Zakah is a systematic solution to poverty, not just random charity.

4. Fulfills a major obligation (rukun Islam)

   • Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, after Shahadah and Solat.

• Neglecting zakat is a serious sin; it is not optional.

• It is a sign of true faith when we willingly give for the sake of Allah.

  
  

5. Brings barakah (blessings) in wealth

   • Giving zakat does not reduce wealth, but increases blessings.

• Prophet ﷺ said:

“Charity does not decrease wealth.” (Muslim)

• It opens doors of rizq (sustenance) and spiritual prosperity.

  
  

• Protects from punishment

• In the Qur’an and Hadith, warnings are given to those who withhold zakat.

• Surah At-Tawbah (9:34-35) warns that hoarded wealth will be a source of punishment.

• Giving zakat protects us from Allah’s anger and the fire of Hell.

• Hajj and Umrah are acts of spiritual cleansing — like a complete reset.

• Opportunity for complete forgiveness from Allah.

  
  

3. Trains patience, endurance, and humility

   • Pilgrims face challenges — crowds, heat, physical fatigue — which develop ṣabr (patience).

• Everyone wears ihram (simple white cloth), symbolizing equality and humility before Allah.

• Breaks arrogance and strengthens tawakkul (trust in Allah).

4. Strengthens unity and brotherhood among Muslims

   • Muslims from every nation, race, and background gather in Makkah.

• Hajj reminds us that Islam unites all believers — no superiority by race or wealth.

• A living example of global Islamic brotherhood.

  
  

5. Teaches discipline and mindfulness in ibadah

   • Strict rules in ihram teach obedience, focus, and purity of intention.

• Must avoid fighting, bad speech, and harm to others — enhances moral self-control.

• Encourages reflection on life, death, and the Hereafter.

6. Reminder of the Day of Judgment

   • The journey of Hajj resembles the journey to the Hereafter:

• Leaving home (like leaving dunya),

• Wearing white clothes (like the shroud),

• Standing in Arafah (like standing before Allah).

• Encourages preparation for the akhirah.

• Each act of worship,

• from Salah, Sawm, Zakah to Hajj

• plays a role in purifying the soul, building character, and guiding society with hikmah (wisdom). Islamization starts within and spreads outward, turning worship into a way of life that brings us closer to Allah and benefits the ummah.

• Every ibadah we perform is a step in

• Islamizing the soul and society. With hikmah, these practices train us to be ethical, patient, grateful, and socially responsible Muslims.

• By practicing Islam with hikmah, we bring peace to the heart and justice to the world. This is the true goal of Islamization — to live by divine guidance in every part of life.

We truly appreciate your efforts in making each Usrah meaningful. Your calm and clear delivery made it easy for us to connect with the topics. May Allah reward you with endless goodness.🥰🥰