ii              Fasting

Those who perform a day of (supererogatory) fasting in search of His Lord blessing will have the fire of Hell kept away from him a distance of 70 years travel.[135]

All the good deeds done by the children of Adam are for him except Fasting. His Fasting is for me and I shall reward him personally.[136]

A person does not break his fast except on the 5 days prohibited by the Messenger of God (pbuh) namely: Idul Fitri, Idul Adha and the 3 days of Tasyriq. [137]

iii              Remembrance

Those who remember Allah standing and sitting and lying on their sides. [138]

Remembrance of Allah is the greatest (Deed) without doubt.[139]

Remember Allah much, that you may be successful.[140]

The men who remember Allah much and the women who remember, Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a mighty reward.[141]

iv.               Reading the Quran

Recite the Qur’an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.[142]

Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee. [143]

When they hear His signs rehearsed, find their faith strengthened, and put (all) their trust in their Lord.[144]

v.              Charity

O ye who believe! Give of the good things which ye have (honourably) earned, and of the fruits of the earth which We have produced for you, and do not even aim at getting anything which is bad in order, that out of it ye may give away something, when ye yourselves would not receive it except with closed eyes. And know that Allah is Free of all wants and Worthy of all praise.[145]

By no means shall ye attain righteousness unless ye give (freely) of that which ye love; and whatever ye give, Allah knoweth it well.[146]

In their wealth and possessions (was remembered) the right of the (needy), him who asked and him who (for some reason) was prevented (from asking).[147]

vi.              Less Materialistic

But the Mercy (Paradise) of your Lord is better than the (wealth of this world) which they amass.[148]

What is the life of this world but play and amusement? But best is the Home in the Hereafter, for those who are righteous. Will ye not then understand?[149]

What is the life of this world but amusement and play? But verily the Home in the Hereafter that is life indeed if they but knew.[150]

The life of this world is but play and amusement.[151]

Fair in the eyes of men is the love of things they covet: women and sons; heaped-up hoards of gold and silver; horses branded (for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattle and well-tilled land. Such are the possessions of this world’s life; but in nearness to Allah is the best of the goals (to return to).[152]

Know ye (all), that the life of this world is but play and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting and multiplying, (in rivalry) among yourselves, riches and children… And what is the life of this world, but goods and chattels of deception?[153]

vii              Adhere to the Syariah

To every People have we appointed rites and ceremonies which they must follow.[154]

To each among you, We have prescribed a law and a clear way.[155]

If any fail to judge by what Allah hath revealed, they are wrong-doers. [156]

viii.              God-fearing

As for those who fear their Lord unseen for them is Forgiveness and a great Reward.[157]

For, believers are those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a tremor in their hearts.[158]

ix              A flexible “Ummah” (Believers) – One who walks the middle path neither extreme nor wayward. At the same time, he is fair, warm and hospitable.

Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and liberty to kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.[159]

(They are) those who, if We establish them in the land, establish regular prayer and give regular charity, enjoin the right and forbid wrong.[160]

Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth, best who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.[161]

30.              You are now accepted by God and become one of His Elect.

He will cause them to enter gardens beneath which rivers flow, abiding therein. Allah is well-pleased with them and they are well-pleased with Him these are Allah’s party: now surely the party of Allah are the successful ones.[162]

With regard to the elect of God, Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] had narrated to the effect:

Musa asked, “Oh God, who are the esteem dwellers of paradise.” God replied, “Those who I have elected who for them I created with ‘My Hand’ grandeur which none have seen nor hear not even visualised.[163]

In relation to this Jesus had said to the effect:

Faith is a seal whereby God sealed his elect; which seal he gave to his messenger (Muhammad).[164]

God shall give unto His messenger (Muhammad) a book, in which are written all the names of the elect of God. [165]

God shall (instruct to) open the book in the hand of his messenger, and his messenger reading therein shall call all the angels and prophets and all the elect, and on the forehead of each one shall be written the mark of the messenger of God. An in the book shall be written the glory of paradise. [166]

In this connection, Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani had said to the effect:

In short, (mentally) you annihilate your existence and acknowledge the Existence of God. Hence you are called “Abdal” (meaning “Change”). You opine that it is a sin to substitute your desires with that of God’s.[167]

In reality, peace and happiness depend on being in communion with God (Most Loving and Affectionate), surrender wholeheartedly to Him and accepting Him without much ado. [168]

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[37] Al Naml (27):44. Queen of Sheba sacrificed her throne for her new found faith (Islam).

[38] Al Maidah (5):54.

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[99] Al Fajar (89):28

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[105] Al Mujadilah (58):22

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[107] Id, 23.

[108] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 47 (1990).

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[113] Al Baqarah (2):269.

[114] Al Mujadilah (58):11

[115] Zainal Ariffin Abbas, Ilmu Tasauf, 156 (1991).

[116] Ibid.

[117] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 20 (1990).

[118] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 58 (1990).

[119] Asy Syura (42):51

[120] Al Anfaal (8):17

[121] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 19 (1990).

[122] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 19 (1990).

[123] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 23 (1990).

[124] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 143 (1990).

[125] Al Kahfi (18):71-82. Khidir and Moses.

[126] Thaha (20):43-46. Moses and Aaron

[127] Al Muddathir (74):2-3. Muhammad (pbuh)

[128] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 24 (1990).

[129] Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani, Futuh Ghaib, 24 (1990).

[130] Imam Ghazali, Munhajul Abidin, 10 (1997).

[131] Adz Dzariyaat (51):56.

[132] Al Muzammil (73):2-4

[133] Al Israa (17):79

[134] Az Zumar (39):9

[135] Terjemahan At Tirmidzi Bk 3, 199 (1993).

[136] Terjemahan Sahih Muslim Bk.3, 379 (1994)

[137] Terjemahan At Tirmidzi Bk 2, 92 (1993).

[138] Al Imran (3):191

[139] Al Ankabut (29):45

[140] Al Jumaah (62):10

[141] Al Ahzab (33):45

[142] Al Muzammil (73):2-4

[143] Al Ankabut (29):45

[144] Al Anfal (8):2

[145] Al Baqarah (2):267

[146] Ali Imran (3):92

[147] Adz Dzaariyaat(51):19

[148] Az Zukhruf (43):32

[149] Al An’aam (6):32

[150] Al Ankabut (29):64

[151] Muhammad (47):36

[152] Ali Imran (3):14

[153] Al Hadid (57):20.

[154] Al Hajj (22):67

[155] Al Maidah (5):48

[156] Al Maidah (5):45

[157] Al Mulk (67):12

[158] Al Anfal (8):2

[159] An Nahl (16):90

[160] Al Hajj (22):41

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[162] Al Mujadilah (58):22

[163] Terjemahan Sahih Muslim, Bk 1, 261 (1994)

[164] Gospel of Barnabas, 114 (?)

[165] Gospel of Barnabas, 73 (?)

[166] Gospel of Barnabas, 73 (?)

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