السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Let me introduce myself and my goals briefly to you guys , my fellow usrah members to ensure we know each other well !!

Name : Nur Alyaa Natasha binti Mohd Faizur

Matric Number : 244883

Course : Foundation in Arabic

Mahallah : Khalid Al Walid

Usrah Group : Group 53

Age : 18 years old

Hobby : Playing badminton

Hometown : Kuala Besut , Terengganu

Secondary School : Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Nurul Ittifaq

The Prophet Muhammad SAW said:

طَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيْضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ وَ مُسْلِمَةٍ

" Seeking knowledge is obligatory on every muslim "

In Islam, it is taught how to behave in a person when studying so that the knowledge they are studying can bring many blessings and benefits to life. As the words of Faith Malik to the Qurasyh are as follows:

تَعَلَّمُ الْأَدَابِ قَبْلَ اَنْ تُعَلِّمُ الْعِلْمِ

" Learn etiquette before studying a science "

The following are the manners of seeking knowledge:

✿ Intention lillahita'ala

As the Prophet Muhammad SAW reminded us

إِنَّمَا الْأَعْمَالُ بِانِّيَّاتِ، وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى

Everything must first be with intention, as well as seeking knowledge, when we want to study our main intention must be because of Allah. Good intentions determine the success of a Muslim in studying.

✿ Always pray in studying

Like the Prophet Muhammad who always prayed in seeking knowledge, as follows:

اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِيْ وَعَلِّمْتَنِيْ وَعَلِّمْنِيْ مَا يَنْفَعُنِيْ وَزِدْنِيْ عِلْمًا

" O Allah, benefit from what You taught me, teach me things that benefit me, and increase my knowledge. "

✿ Be serious in studying

When studying, we should be serious and always enthusiastic to get useful knowledge. Seek knowledge as if you are never full with the knowledge you get, we should always want to increase our knowledge.

✿ Stay away from immorality

In order for us to get knowledge that is useful and full of blessings, then we must stay away from immorality, because immorality will make it difficult for the brain to concentrate so that the knowledge we catch will be difficult to understand.

✿ Do not arrogant when studying

If we want to get useful knowledge, it would be nice if we have to stay humble. Do not feel arrogant when we satisfied with the knowledge we have, as Imam Mujahid said bellow:

لَا يَتَلَّمُ الْعِلْمَ مُسْتَحْىٍ وَلَا مُسْتَكْبِرٌ

" Two people do not learn knowldge: a shy person and an arrogant person " (Narrated by Bukhari)

AL-QURAN AS THE GUIDANCE

☆ Al-Quran and Sunnah both are the reference for everything in this world.

☆ Even when you feel happy, sad, anxious or just anything refer back to Al-Quran and you"ll get the anwer.

✩‧₊˚౨ SUMMARY ₊ৎ˚₊✩‧₊

Usrah week one was very exciting. From there, I got to know a new friends that very humble and friendly. We also had a sharing session. Next we get to talk about adab in seeking knowledge where I could listen others opinion, stories and experiences related to adab in seeking knowledge. Alhamdulillah I gain more knowledge during the first usrah session. For me, Usrah is indeed programme because it can make ourself to keep close to Allah.

𖦹 Hadith Jibril is one of the important hadith.

𖦹 This hadith teaches the adab of seeking knowledge:

• We should be clean and wear clean clothes.

• We should sit properly and closer to the speaker.

• Asking questions for better understanding.

• Seek knowledge from the right source or authority.

𖦹 In this hadith, there are 3 main points which are

• Islam

• Iman

• Ihsan

  
  

𖦹 What is Islam?

→ Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God and that Muhammad is the last messenger of God.

𖦹 The most important Islamic practices are the Five Pillars of Islam. The five pillars of Islam are:

1. Shahada (Faith)

   → The declaration of faith in one God (Allah) and His messenger (peace be upon him)

2. Salah (Prayer)

   → The ritual prayer required of every Muslim five times a day throughout their lifetime.

3. Zakat (Almsgiving)

   → The act of giving a portion of a Muslim's wealth to those in need throughout their lifetime.

4. Sawn (Fasting)

   → The act of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

5. Hajj (Pilgrimage)

   → The sacred pilgrimage to Mecca required of every Muslim at least once in their lifetime if it is within their means.

⋆୨୧˚ SUMMARY ˚୨୧⋆

For this second session, we learnt about Hadith Jibril. To be honest, it was the first time I heard about Hadith Jibril. It was so meaningful and full with knowledge.

♡ Belief in Allah

⇒ Belief in the existence of Allah

⇒ Belief that Allah alone is the Lord, without any partners

⇒ Belief in His servitude

⇒ Belief in His Name and Attributes

♡ Belief in Malaikat

⇒They are made from light.

⇒They have no free will.

⇒They tell Allah about the behaviour of humans.

⇒They are limitless.

⇒They are invisible but may reveal themselves as humans on special occasions.

1. Jibril: to deliver Revelations from Allah

2. Mikail: to distribute sustenance

3. Israfil: to blow the trumpet twice

4. Izrail: Angel of Death

5. Munkar: to ask in Barzakh

6. Nakir: to ask in Barzakh

7. Raqib: to record good deeds

8. Atid: to record bad deeds

9. Maalik: Guardian of Jahannam

10. Ridwan: Guardian of Paradise

♡ Belief in Kitab

⇒ Al-Quran, was revealed to Muhammad as God's truth.

⇒ Muslims are required to believe in all the sacred scriptures revealed by Allah.

⇒ Allah has explained in the Qur’an that He revealed the following books:

• The Suhuf (Scriptures) of Ibrahim

• The Tawrah (Torah), which was the book that Allah revealed to Musa.

• The Zabur (Psalms), which was the book that Allah revealed to Daud.

• The Injil (Gospel), which was the book that Allah revealed to Isa.

• The Quran, which was the book that Allah revealed to Muhammad for all of mankind.

˚ʚ SUMMARY ɞ°

The third session of usrah, we learn about the first 3 of the pillars of Iman which are belief in Allah, Malaikat and Kitab. Although I had learned this since kindergarten, I still get to learn new knowledge.

𐙚 Belief in Rusul and Anbiya (the Messengers and the Prophets)

↝ Muslims should believe in all the messengers from Adam (A.S.) to Prophet (SAW). Muslims must believe in all the messengers in the same way they have a belief in the last messenger of Allah, Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W).

↝ A Messenger: Allah sent down spesific legislation or revelation to Him, and ordered Him to convey it to those who did not know about it, or to those who knew about it and opposed it.

↝ A Prophet: is to whom Allah revealed previous legislation, to inform those around him who are members of that legislation and renew its teachings.

𐙚 Belief in Qiyamah (the Resurrection Day)

↝ On that day, a person’s deeds will be calculated if he has enough good deeds, then he will be sent to Paradise, but if they have enough level of evil deeds, he will be sent to Hell. This is the reward and punishment Allah has announced for us. Allah says in the Quran.

↝ “And We place the scales of justice for the Day of Resurrection so that no soul will be treated unjustly. And if there is even the weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it forth. And sufficient are We as an accountant.” Quran [21:47]

↝ The Day of Resurrection (Day of Judgment) in which Allah SWT revives all creation to be held to account and recompense. The people of Paradise will abide there forever, and likewise, the people of Hell will abide there forever.

𐙚 Belief in Qada' & Qadr

↝ Qada': means certain belief that everything that happens in this universe happens by the will and decree of Allah. 

↝ Qadr: means that Allah has decreed everything that happens in the universe according to His prior knowledge and the dictates of His wisdom. 

↝ Qada' and Qadar: believe that Allah knows everything without any doubts, that He programmed everything in the world and akhirat later, and believe that He creates things and events based on that knowledge and program when their time is due.

⋆.˚✮ SUMMARY ✮˚.⋆

The fourth session of usrah, we learned the other three of pillars of Iman which are belief in Rasul, belief in Qiyamah and belief in Qada' and Qadr.

➻ Respect them

Talk to them politely.

➻ Make dua for them

Dua for their life and their afterlife, as well as for their health and well-being.

➻ Take care of them

They took care of us since we were a baby and dependent. We are now responsible for taking care of them as they age.

➻ Show them gratitude

➻ Obey them

➻ Be sensitive towards their feelings

IHSAN

What is Ihsan?

↳ Ihsan is to worship Allah as though you see Him, and if you cannot see Him, then indeed He sees you.

➤ Ihsan in worship

➤ Ihsan with parents

➤ Ihsan with society

➤ Ihsan with animals

➤ The story of Prophet Nuh A.S teaches us the lesson of patience, and perseverance. He continued to spread the true message for 950 years, even when he was mocked and taunted. During the flood, he lost his wife, and his son, but remained steadfast whilst heartbroken.

『 SUMMARY 』

Usrah week five was really fun. Our faci share about kisah Prophet Nuh.