Understanding Tawheed Series

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1 Understanding Tawheed Series K12 Curriculum for the Muslimah 2016 Discover and learn the meanings for the three categories of Tawheed at a basic level. Includes a detailed study of Qur`an, Tafsir and Ahaadith and scholarly statements. Sscg K12 Courses for the Muslimah THM Sadaqa Group Office: Message: Companion Series Workbook for Kitaabat-Tawheed

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3 Learning About Tawheed Part 1 K12 Courses for the Muslimah Khutbat al Haajah (first part) Innal hamdulillahi nahmaduhu wa nasta eenu wa nastughfiruhu, wa na uudhu billaahi min shuruuri anfusinaa wa sayi aati a maalinaa. Man yahdihil-laahu falaa mudilla lahu wa man yudlil falaa haadiya lahu. Wa ash-haddu an laa ilaha illa Allaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa ash-haddu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa Rusuluhu (Salla allahu alaihi wa ala aalihi wa sahbihi was salaam). English Meaning: All praise is due to Allah, we praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah the Most High from the evils of our own selves and from our wicked deeds. Whomever Allah guides cannot be misguided, and whomever Allah He leaves astray, cannot be guided. I testify that there is no true god worthy of being worshipped except Allah alone without any partner or associate, I further testify that Muhammad (sallaallahu alaihi wa salaam) is His true slave and Messenger. May Allah Salah and Salaam be upon him and Allah s blessings granted to the prophet's pure family and to all of his noble companions Aameen Amma Ba'd: (To Proceed) Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh The following companion lessons are a compilation of information for students studying the text of Kitaabat-Tawheed and should be used as a reference or aide for a more specific and detailed study of the topics inshaallah for live courses at THM Sadaqa Group from the book "An Explanation of Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-wahhab's Kitab Al-Tawhid" and explained by Allamah Abd al-rahman al-sa'di It is advised that you purchase the book to follow along with each lesson given, but you may also find the pdf version for online study (Arabic portions may not be present in the copy) and Allah knows best. May Allah (the Bestower of Mercy) continue to increase us, you and all of the Muslims in knowledge, Allahummah Aameen Understanding Tawheed Tawheed ar-ruboobiyyah means maintaining the Oneness of Allah's Lordship, the belief that Allah Alone is the Creator of the whole universe and its Designer, and that it is He Who gives life and causes death. It also requires belief that Allah is the Provider, the Powerful and the Firm Possessor of strength and Controller of all affairs.

4 The Three Categories of Tawheed Companion Lesson 1 Explanation of Tawheed Text pgs Tawheed ar-ruboobiyyah: Means believing in the Oneness of Allah's Lordship, In detail we as Muslims believe that Allah Alone is the Creator of the whole universe and its Designer, and that it is He Who gives life and causes death. It also requires belief that Allah is the Provider, the Sustainer, the Powerful and the Firm Possessor of strength and that He is the Controller of all things. Tawheed ul-uluhiyyah: Means believing the Oneness of Allah's Divinity; In detail we as Muslims believe (that no one deserves to be worshiped except Allah alone) meaning that all kinds of worship should be directed to none but Allah. The Arabic word Al -Uluhiyyah means worship and the word Ilâh means 'the Worshipped One Tawheed ul Asmaa wa Siffat: From Eemaan (faith) in Allaah is to have Eemaan in those of His (Beautiful names) and (Lofty Attributes) that occur in His Great Book and that have been affirmed by His trustworthy Messenger Muhammad (sallaallahu `alaihi wa sallaam) in the Sunnah. We do this, without (distorting the wording or the meaning), (or denying the Attributes), or (asking how) or (resembling Allaah to any of His creation). It is obligatory to leave them as they came, without (asking how) or (resembling Allaah to any of His creation). Along with this, it is also obligatory to have Eemaan in the meaning that Allaah-the Mighty and Majestic-has been described with, in a way which befits Him: without resembling Him to His creation in any of His attributes. Example 1: We say as Allah says that He is All-Seeing and we affirm that Allah has sight. However, we do not ask how does He see? Nor compare Him to how we see things neither. Allah says in the Noble Quran: O you who believe! Be not like those who disbelieve (hypocrites) and who say to their brethren when they travel through the earth or go out to fight: "If they had stayed with us, they would not have died or been killed," so that Allah may make it a cause of regret in their hearts. It is Allah that gives life and causes death. And Allah is All-Seer of what you do.

5 The Three Categories of Tawheed Worksheet Activity Chapter 1 Lesson 1.2 Connecting Tawheed to the Beautiful Names of Allah Tawheed ar- Ruboobiyyah: Means believing in the Oneness of Allah's Lordship, In detail we as Muslims believe that Allah Alone is the Creator of the whole universe and its Designer, and that it is He Who gives life and causes death. It also requires belief that Allah is the Provider, the Sustainer, the Powerful and the Firm Possessor of strength and that He is the Controller of all things. Classroom Assignment 1 Students will write out the Arabic word and English meaning for each of Allah s names and attributes in the previous paragraph inshaallah: (see board for Arabic writing) 1. The Creator, The Designer, The one who gives life and causes death, The Provider, The Sustainer, The Powerful, the Firm Possessor of strength and The One in control of all affairs. 2. Al-Khalaaq, al-baari, al-muhyi al-mumit, Ar-Razzaq, al-qadeer, Al- Qawiyy, and al-muqeet Homework Assignment 1 Write out the names of Allah in your notebooks three times each. English/transliteration/Arabic; then create a sentence for each one to show that you understood the names and their meanings inshaallah.

6 The Three Categories of Tawheed Worksheet Activity Chapter 1 Lesson 1.3 Connecting Tawheed to Acts of Worship Page 5 Tawheed ul-uluhiyyah Means believing in the Oneness of Allah's Divinity; (the belief that no one deserves to be worshipped except Allah) and that all kinds of worship should be directed to none but Allah. The Arabic word Al - Uluhiyyah means worship and the word Ilâh means 'the Worshipped One And whoever rejects the taghut and believes in Allah, he has grasped the firm handle that will not break Baqarah: 256 Classroom Assignments: Students will be directed to list some acts of worship that Muslims do daily for Allah alone. Such as: 1. Prayer, making wudhu, reading Quran, dhikring, fasting, giving salaams, making Dua, sending blessings on the prophet (salla Allahu alaihi wa sallaam) Homework Assignment 1. Write out three acts of worship done solely for Allah, inshaallah 2. Name several things people worship other than Allah 3. What does the term taghut refer to? 4. Is the religion of the prophets one and the same? Explain Page 6 Memorize the Hadith: Ubadah bin al-samit said, Allah s Messenger (sallaallahu alaihi wa salaam) said, Whosoever testifies that there is no god but Allah, alone without partners, and that Muhammad is His worshipper and Messenger, and that Isa is a worshipper of Allah, His Messenger, His word delivered to Maryam, and a soul from Him, and that Paradise is true, and that the Fire is true, Allah will admit him to Paradise whatever his deeds may be. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

7 Learning About Tawheed Part 1 Worksheet Activity Chapter 1 Lesson 1.4 The Right of Allah and The Right of the Worshipper Mu adh bin Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, said: While I was riding upon a donkey with the Prophet (sallaallahu alaihi wa sallaam), he said to me; O Mu adh! Do you know what Allah s right is upon His worshippers, and what the worshippers right upon Allah is? I replied, Allah and His Messenger know better. He said, Allah s right upon His worshipper is that they worship Him without associating anything with Him. The worshipper s right upon Allah is that He does not punish anyone who does not associate anything with Him. I said, Shall I tell this to the people? He (sallaallahu alaihi wa sallaam) said, Do not inform them since they may depend [solely] on it. This is recorded in the two sahihs. {Bukhari & Muslim} Classroom Assignments: After the completion of Chapter 1 Lesson 1.3; Students will follow along in their reading from Qur an to locate the following ayaat: 1. Surah Al-An am (6: ) {muhkamat or entirely clear verses} these ayaat contain 10 issues, the first of which is the prohibition of shirk. Add notes from Ahaadith or Tafsir in the blanks on the next page inshaallah... Homework Assignment Students need to write out the prohibitions from today s exercise no. 1 and then organize them into a complete list inshaallah. Include a proof or evidence to accompany the speech of Allah from Ahaadith, Tafsir or from the scholars. Homework Assignment and Review 1. What is Allah s right upon the slave? 2. What is the slave s right upon Allah? 3. What are the five points mentioned in the hadith of Ubadah? Allah says; I have not created jinn and man except to worship Me. Surah adh-dhariyat 51:56

8 Muhkamat Ayaat (Entirely Clear Verses) Worksheet Activity Chapter 1 Lesson 1.5 Memorize Surah Al-An am (6: ) Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in worship with Him; be good and dutiful to your parents; kill not your children because of poverty - We provide sustenance for you and for them; come not near to Al-Fawahish (shameful sins, illegal sexual intercourse, etc.) whether committed openly or secretly, and kill not anyone whom Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause (according to Islamic law). This He has commanded you that you may understand. "And come not near to the orphan's property, except to improve it, until he (or she) attains the age of full strength; and give full measure and full weight with justice. We burden not any person, but that which he can bear. And whenever you give your word (i.e. judge between men or give evidence, etc.), say the truth even if a near relative is concerned, and fulfill the Covenant of Allah, This He commands you, that you may remember. "And verily, this (i.e. Allah's Commandments mentioned in the above two Verses 151 and 152) is my Straight Path, so follow it, and follow not (other) paths, for they will separate you away from His Path. This He has ordained for you that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious - see V.2:2)."

9 Muhkamat Ayaat (Entirely Clear Verses) Worksheet Activity Chapter 1 Lesson 1.6 Say, come I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from 1. Join not anything in worship with Him Whoever dies associating none with Allah will enter Paradise. Sahih Muslim 1:94 And they also recorded the hadith of Itban: Surely Allah prohibited the Fire from whoever said La Ilaha illa Allah (no one deserves to be worshipped but Allah), seeking His Face by it. 2. Be good and dutiful to your parents Allah has ordered us to be kind to our parents and grandparents even if they are idolaters' (worshipping others besides Allah). Ibn Mas'ud said: I asked Allah s Messenger (sallaallahu alaihi wa sallaam) Which deed is best. He said: The prayer, when it is performed on time. I said, then? He said: Being dutiful to parents. I said, then? He said: Jihad in Allah s cause. 3. Kill not your children because of poverty, We shall provide sustenance for you and them Killing children is forbidden, the idolaters' used to kill their children obeying the devils. They used to bury their daughters alive for fear of shame, and sometimes kill their sons for fear of poverty. 4. Come not near to al-fawahish (shameful sins or illegal sexual intercourse) whether committed openly or secretly This refers to all kinds of sins committed in public and in secret, whether they be a few or many. An- Nawwas bin Sam`an said: I asked Allah s Messenger (sallaallahu alaihi wa sallaam) about Al-Ithm. He said, The sin is that which you find in your heart and you dislike that people become aware of it.

10 Muhkamat Ayaat (Entirely Clear Verses) 5. Kill not anyone whom Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause Page 8 6. Come not near to the orphan s property, except to improve it 7. Give full measure and full weight with justice 8. And whenever you give your word, say the truth even if a near relative is concerned 9. And fulfill the covenant with Allah 10. And verily, this is my straight path, so follow it, and follow not other paths P age 10

11 Learning About Tawheed Part 1 Worksheet Activity Chapter 1 Lesson 1.7 Focusing on Points of Benefit from Ahaadith Allah (subhanahu wa ta ala) said; Indeed Allah does not forgive associating partners with Him, and He forgives other than that as He wills, And Al-Khalil (Prophet Ibrahim) said, And prevent me and my descendants from worshipping the idols. Ibn Mas ud, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah s Messenger (sallaallahu alaihi wa salaam) said; Whoever dies and he is calling upon others along with Allah, he will enter the Fire. Recorded by Al-Bukhari. Learning About Tawheed Part 1 Why were you and I created? Allah says; I have not created jinn and man except to worship Me. 1. Write a one paragraph benefit regarding what you have learned from this lesson? Include at least one proof for your statements.

12 Learning About Tawheed Part 1 Muhkamat Ayaat (Entirely Clear Verses) Memorize Surah An-Nisaa: 36 Worksheet Activity Chapter 1 Lesson 1.8 The ayaat of the ten obligations Worship Allah and join none with Him in worship, and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbor who is near of kin, the neighbor who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those (slaves) whom your right hands possess. Verily, Allah does not like such as are proud and boastful. Classroom Assignments: After the completion of Chapter 1 Lesson 1.7; Students will follow along in their reading from Qur an to locate the following ayaat: 1. Surah An-Nisaa (4:36) {muhkamat or entirely clear verses} this ayaat contains 10 rights and obligations; the first of which is the prohibition of shirk. Add notes from Ahaadith or Tafsir in the blanks on the next page inshaallah... Homework Assignment Students need to write out the rights and obligations from today s exercise no. 2 and then organize them into a complete list inshaallah. Include a proof or evidence to accompany the speech of Allah from Ahaadith, Tafsir or from the scholars. Homework Assignment and Review 1. List the people you are required to give rights to. 2. What are the two types of people that Allah mentions he does not like?

13 1. Worship Allah and join none in worship with Him. 2. Do good to parents. 3. Do good to kinsfolk. 4. Do good to orphans. 5. Do good to al-masakin (the poor). 6. Do good to the neighbor who is near of kin. 7. Do good to the neighbor who is a stranger. 8. Do good to the companion who is by your side.

14 9. Do good to the wayfarer you meet. 10. Do good to and those (slaves) whom your right hands possess.

15 Learning About Tawheed Part 1 Muhkamat Ayaat (Entirely Clear Verses) Worksheet Activity Chapter 1 Lesson 1.9 Study and Memorize ayaat from Surah Al-Isra: The Prohibitions Set not up with Allah any other Ilâh (god), (O man)! (This verse is addressed to Prophet Muhammad SAW, but its implication is general to all mankind), or you will sit down reproved, forsaken (in the Hell-fire). (22) 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 honor. (23) 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 young." (24) Your Lord knows best what is in your inner-selves. If you are righteous, then, verily, He is Ever Most Forgiving to those who turn unto Him again and again in obedience, and in repentance. (25) And give to the kinsman his due and to the Miskîn (poor) and to the wayfarer. But spend not wastefully (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift. (Tafsir. At-Tabarî) (26) Verily, spendthrifts are brothers of the Shayatîn (devils), and the Shaitân (Devil Satan) is ever ungrateful to his Lord. (27) And if you (O Muhammad SAW) turn away from them (kindred, poor, wayfarer, whom We have ordered you to give their rights, but if you have no money at the time they ask you for it) and you are awaiting a mercy from your Lord for which you hope, then, speak unto them a soft, kind word (i.e. Allah will give me and I shall give you). (28) And let not your hand be tied (like a miser) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach (like a spendthrift), so that you become blameworthy and in severe poverty. (29)

16 Truly, your Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills and straitens (for whom He wills). Verily, He is Ever All-Knower, All-Seer of His slaves. (30) And kill not your children for fear of poverty. We shall provide for them as well as for you. Surely, the killing of them is a great sin. (31) And come not near to the unlawful sexual intercourse. Verily, it is a Fâhishah [i.e. anything that transgresses its limits (a great sin)], and an evil way (that leads one to Hell unless Allah forgives him). (32) And do not kill anyone whose killing Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause. And whoever is killed wrongfully (Mazluman intentionally with hostility and oppression and not by mistake); We have given his heir the authority [(to demand Qisâs, Law of Equality in punishment or to forgive, or to take Diya (blood - money)]. But let him not exceed limits in the matter of taking life (i.e he should not kill except the killer). Verily, he is helped (by the Islamic law) (33) And come not near to the orphan's property except to improve it, until he attains the age of full strength. And fulfil (every) covenant. Verily! the covenant, will be questioned about. (34) And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with a balance that is straight. That is good (advantageous) and better in the end. (35) And follow not (O man i.e., say not, or do not or witness not) that of which you have no knowledge. Verily! The hearing, and the sight, and the heart, of each of those one will be questioned (by Allah). (36) And walk not on the earth with conceit and arrogance. Verily, you can neither rend nor penetrate the earth, nor can you attain a stature like the mountains in height. (37) All the bad aspects of these (the above mentioned things) are hateful to your Lord. (38) This is (part) of Al-Hikmah (wisdom, good manners and high character) which your Lord has revealed to you (O Muhammad SAW ). And set not up with Allah any other Ilâh (god) lest you should be thrown into Hell, blameworthy and rejected, (from Allah s Mercy). (39) Classroom Assignments: After the completion of Chapter 1 Lesson 1.7; Students will follow along in their reading from Qur an to locate the following ayaat: 1. Surah Al-Isra (17:22-39) {muhkamat or entirely clear verses} these ayaat contain 18 issues; the first of which is the prohibition of shirk. Add notes from Ahaadith or Tafsir in the blanks on the next page inshaallah...

17 Homework Assignment Students need to write out the 18 issues mentioned from today s exercise no. 3 and then organize them into a complete list inshaallah. Include a proof or evidence to accompany the speech of Allah from Ahaadith, Tafsir or statements from the scholars. Set not up with Allah any other Ilâh (god), (O man)! (This verse is addressed to Prophet Muhammad SAW, but its implication is general to all mankind), or you will sit down reproved, forsaken (in the Hell-fire). (22) 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 honor. (23) 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 young." (24) Your Lord knows best what is in your inner-selves. If you are righteous, then, verily, He is Ever Most Forgiving to those who turn unto Him again and again in obedience, and in repentance. (25)

18 And give to the kinsman his due and to the Miskîn (poor) and to the wayfarer. But spend not wastefully (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift. (Tafsir. At- Tabarî) (26) Verily, spendthrifts are brothers of the Shayatîn (devils), and the Shaitân (Devil Satan) is ever ungrateful to his Lord. (27) And if you (O Muhammad SAW) turn away from them (kindred, poor, wayfarer, whom We have ordered you to give their rights, but if you have no money at the time they ask you for it) and you are awaiting a mercy from your Lord for which you hope, then, speak unto them a soft, kind word (i.e. Allah will give me and I shall give you). (28) And let not your hand be tied (like a miser) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach (like a spendthrift), so that you become blameworthy and in severe poverty. (29) Truly, your Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills and straitens (for whom He wills). Verily, He is Ever All-Knower, All-Seer of His slaves. (30)

19 And kill not your children for fear of poverty. We shall provide for them as well as for you. Surely, the killing of them is a great sin. (31) And come not near to the unlawful sexual intercourse. Verily, it is a Fâhishah [i.e. anything that transgresses its limits (a great sin)], and an evil way (that leads one to Hell unless Allah forgives him). (32) And do not kill anyone whose killing Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause. And whoever is killed wrongfully (Mazluman intentionally with hostility and oppression and not by mistake); We have given his heir the authority [(to demand Qisâs, Law of Equality in punishment or to forgive, or to take Diya (blood - money)]. But let him not exceed limits in the matter of taking life (i.e he should not kill except the killer). Verily, he is helped (by the Islamic law) (33) And come not near to the orphan's property except to improve it, until he attains the age of full strength. And fulfil (every) covenant. Verily! the covenant, will be questioned about. (34) And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with a balance that is straight. That is good (advantageous) and better in the end. (35)

20 And follow not (O man i.e., say not, or do not or witness not) that of which you have no knowledge. Verily! The hearing, and the sight, and the heart, of each of those one will be questioned (by Allah). (36) And walk not on the earth with conceit and arrogance. Verily, you can neither rend nor penetrate the earth, nor can you attain a stature like the mountains in height. (37) All the bad aspects of these (the above mentioned things) are hateful to your Lord. (38) This is (part) of Al-Hikmah (wisdom, good manners and high character) which your Lord has revealed to you (O Muhammad SAW ). And set not up with Allah any other Ilâh (god) lest you should be thrown into Hell, blameworthy and rejected, (from Allah s Mercy). (39)

21 Alhamdulillah you have successfully completed the detailed study in the K12 Courses For the Muslimah Workbook for Understanding Tawheed Series Lesson Part 1 for Chapter 1 of An Explanation of Muhammad Ibn Abd al-wahhab s Kitaabat- Tawheed and explained by Shaykh Abd al-rahman as-sa di We congratulate you and advise you to continue towards completion of the next Chapter 2 - lesson 2 Part 2: on The Virtues of Tawheed and the Sins it removes. We pray that Allah (the Bestower of Mercy) increase us all in knowledge, grant us and you a full understanding of the Religion, and allow all of us to implement that which we have learned from beneficial knowledge Aameen May Allah send the salaah and the salaams upon our Noble and beloved Prophet Muhammad (sallaallahu alaihi wa sallaam) Humbly submitted by, THM Sadaqa Group Jazaakumullaahu Khayraa

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