SYEIKH ABDUL WAHAB ROKAN AL-KHOLIDI NAQSYABANDI NUSANTARA

Segala puji hanya bagi Allah yang telah begitu banyak memberikan kerahmatan sehingga kita tidak mampu menghitungnya. 

Selawat dan salam buat Baginda Rasulullah saw beserta keluarga, sahabat dan orang-orang yang beristiqamah di atas jalan ini.

 

Tuan Guru Besilam Langkat yang pertama.

SYEIKH ABDUL WAHAB ROKAN AL-KHOLIDI NAQSYABANDI

(TUAN GURU BABUSSALAM)

Almarhum Syeikh Abdul Wahab Rokan Al-Kholidi Naqsyabandi lebih terkenal dengan sebutan "Tuan Guru Babussalam" (Besilam). Merupakan seorang wali Allah, pemimpin thariqat Naqsyabandiah, ulama terkemuka dan pahlawan nasional, tergolong sebagai Perintis Kemerdekaan agama, bangsa dan negara. Perjuangannya dengan menyebarkan ajaran-ajaran Islam ke segenap penjuru baik di dalam mahupun di luar negeri dan usaha-usahanya dalam menegakkan kemerdekaan tetap akan tercatat dalam catatan sejarah.

Syeikh Abdul Wahab adalah putera dari Abdul Manap bin M. Yasin bin Maulana Tuanku Haji Abdullah Tembusai. Nama kecilnya Abu Qasim. Ibunya bernama Arbaiyah. Mempunyai empat saudara. Salah seorang saudara perempuannya bernama Seri Barat, digelar Hajjah Fatimah, meninggal dunia di Kampung Babussalam, Langkat pada tahun 1341 H. Kuburnya terletak di kompleks kuburan kaum Muslimin Kampung Babussalam, di sebelah makam Syeikh Abdul Wahab.

Tanggal kelahiran Syeikh Abdul Wahab, sebahagian menyatakan beliau lahir pada 19 Rabi'ul Akhir 1230 H atau pada 28 September 1811 di Kampung Danau Runda, Rantau Binuang Sakti, Negeri Tinggi, Rokan Tengah, Kabupaten Kampar, dalam Provinsi Riau.

Moyangnya Haji Abdullah Tembusai terkenal sebagai seorang alim besar dan soleh. Pandangan orang terhadapnya lebih dari pandangan orang terhadap raja-raja yang memegang kekuasaan pada masa itu. Apabila berjalan, tidak kurang dari 40 orang murid-murid mengiringinya. Berpuluh-puluh muridnya tinggal menetap dan berkhidmat di rumahnya, kehidupan mereka ditanggungnya.

Syeikh Abdul Wahab Wahab berwatakan sederhana, berparas cantik. Kulitnya putih kuning. Air mukanya bersih, cerah dan berseri, menarik hati setiap orang yang melihat. 

Apabila berjalan, sehelai selendang tetap dibahunya. Pakaiannya sering berwarna putih dan kadang-kadang hijau.

Berakhlak baik, zuhud, tekun beribadat dan taat mengerjakan perintah Tuhan dan menjauhi laranganNya.

Tidur hanya beberapa jam sehari. Tegas dan adil dalam menjalankan peraturan dan hukum. Sangat tidak mementingkan diri malah mengutamakan kepentingan umum. 

Tidak mahu berkata yang sia-sia, Pakaiannya lengkap dan sentiasa berserban. Berjalan senantiasa bertongkat. 

Makan tidak suka lauk-pauk yang banyak ragamnya. Mengutamakan sayuran.

Sangat sayang pada orang yang taat dan sangat benci pada orang yang tidak mahu mengaji (belajar).

Apabila orang menyebut 'Neraka', maka mengalirlah air matanya.

Mengajar kitab-kitab agama setiap pagi, sesudah zohor dan sesudah solat maghrib. Setiap pagi Juma'at bertadarus Qur'an selama 3 jam. 

Sesudah Isya tidur, tengah malam bangun, duduk berzikir sampai subuh.

Sangat rajin membantu yang fakir, tidak memutuskan harapan orang yang meminta dan tidak pernah menyimpan wang Rp 10 dalam sebulan. Seorang yang tidak hanyut dalam kemewahan dunia.

Left side: Penyengat Island. Right side: Bugis Village. Behind Bugis Village is Bintan (Bentan) Island, Riau Provincial. Photo was  taken by Huda Din

Semasa menuntut ilmu, beliau sangat disayangi oleh gurunya kerana rajin dan pantas membantu gurunya dalam apa jua perkara. Beliau mencuci pakaian gurunya yang kotor, malah mengambilkan timba dan kain basahan untuk gurunya apabila waktu mandi. Beliau juga menyalakan api di bawah rumah gurunya untuk tujuan menghalau nyamuk.

Abu Qasim bin Abdul Manap Tanah Putih (Syeikh Abdul Wahab Rokan) telah diberi gelaran 'Fakih Muhammad', Fakih bermaksud orang  yang alim dalam hukum feqah atau sarjana hukum Islam. Gurunya telah menukar namanya dengan gelaran Fakih Muhammad bin Abdul Manap Tanah Putih.

Meskipun pengetahuan yang dimilikinya boleh dikatakan sudah memadai untuk dirinya, namun beliau tetap merasakan masih banyak kekurangan........

AKAN BERSAMBUNG : Dalam perjalanannya belajar di Mekah......

Alhmadulillah.

Dari karangan Syekh Haji Ahmad Fuad Said Abdul Wahab, 

Pustaka Babussalam, Medan, 1998.

Buku asal adalah milik Haji Muhammad  Bin Abdul Aziz.

Al-Miqdaad Ibn 'Amr

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL

AL-MIQDAAD IBN 'AMR (The First Muslim Cavalryman)

His companions said about him, "The first cavalryman to strive in the way of ALLAH was Al-Miqdaad Ibn Al-Aswad, our hero, and Al-Miqdaad Ibn 'Amr was one and the same person".

The story behind this was that Al-Miqdaad Ibn 'Amr was in alliance with Al-Aswad Ibn 'Abd Yaghuuth, who therefore adopted Al-Miqdaad. Thus, he was called Al-Miqdaad Ibn Al-Aswad until the glorious verse which abrogated adoption descended, and he restored his father's name, 'Amr Ibn Saad. Al-Miqdaad was one of the foremost Muslims and the seventh of the seven men who announced their Islam openly and in public. Therefore, he had his share of the Quraish's abuse and atrocities. He tolerated them with the courageousness and satisfaction of devoted disciple.

His attitude during the Battle of Badr will retain its immortal glory. It was an honorable attitude that impressed all those who witnessed it and made each and every one of them wish it were he who had adopted such an attitude. 'Abd allah Ibn Mas'uud, the Companion of Allah's Prophet (PBUH) said, "I have seen Al-Miqdaad (May Allah be pleased with him) maintain a firm attitude and I was overtaken by a vicarious feeling to be in his place. This feeling enveloped me to the extent that I wished more than anything in the world that it would come true".

The Day of Badr was crucial one as the Quraish marched with all their might, stubborn persistence, and haughtiness against the Muslims. On that day, the Muslims were not only few, but also untried and experienced in jihaad. Their hearts had not been tested in action. Besides, the Battle of Badr was the dawn of their conquests. The Prophet stood there to strengthen the faith of his Companions and test their combat readiness to break through the enemy infantry and cavalry.

Afterwards, the Prophet (PBUH) began to consult them on war tactics. Surely, the Prophet's Companions knew that when he asked their opinion, he demanded their individual free and courageous expression, even if it happened to contradict the majority. He, who expressed his opinion would not be reproached or criticized.

Al-Miqdaad was afraid lest one of the Muslims should have reservations about the imminent battle. Therefore, he was careful to have precedence in speech. His concise and decisive words coined the slogan of the battle, yet before he had the chance to open his mouth, Abu Bakr As-Siddiiq started talking and by the time he finished his words, Al-Miqdaad's apprehensions had vanished, for Abu Bakr spoke with remarkable eloquence. "Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab  spoke next and followed suit. Finally Al-Miqdaad stepped forward and said, "O, Prophet of Allah, go ahead with what Allah has inspired you to do. We will stand by you. By Allah, we will never say as the Children of Israel said, 'So go you and Lord and fight you two, we are sitting right here,' Instead, we will say, "Go you and your Lord and we will fight with you.' By Allah, Who has sent you with the truth, if you take us to the end of the world, we will tolerate all hardships until we reach it with you. We will fight on your left, your right, in front of you and behind you until Allah bestows victory on you." His decisive words were like bullets that made the righteous believers with them fired up with enthusiasm.

The Prophet's face brightened as he uttered a pious supplication for Al-Miqdaad, whose words were so strong and decisive that they drew the pattern that would be followed by anyone who spoke afterwards. Indeed, Al-Miqdaad's words left their impact on the hearts of the believers. Consequently, S'ad Ibn Mu'aadh, a leader of the Ansaar, rose and said, "O' Prophet of Allah, we have believed in you and witnessed that what has descended on you is the truth.

We gave you our allegiance, so go ahead with what you intend to do, and we will stand by you. By Allah, who has sent you with the truth, if you attempt to cross the sea, we will cross it hand in hand with you. None of us will lag behind or turn his back on you. We are not afraid to meet our enemy tomorrow, for we are given to terrible warfare and we are faithful in our desire to meet Allah. I pray to Allah, that we do what will make you proud of us. Go ahead with Allah's blessings."

The Prophet (PBUH) was extremely sanguine on hearing this and said to his Companions. "March forward and be cheerful and confident!". After a while the two armies met in fierce combat. The Muslim cavalry on that day were only three;Al-Miqdaad Ibn 'Amr, Marthid Ibn Abi Marthid and Az-Zubair ibn Al'Awaam. The rest of the Mujaahiduun were infantry or riding on camels.

Al-Miqdaad's previous words not only proved his valor but also his preponderant wisdom and profound thought.

Al-Miqdaad was wise and intelligent man. His wisdom was not expressed in mere words but in empirical principles and a constant unvarying conduct. His experience was the fuel of his wisdom and intelligence.

The Prophet (PBUH) once assigned him to rule one of the governorships, and when he returned the Prophet (PBUH) asked him, "How does it feel be a governor?" He answered with admirable honesty. "It made feel as if I in a silver tower above the rest of the people. By Allah, Who has sent you with the truth, from now on, I will never expose myself to the temptations of governing."

If that was not wisdom, then what else is? If that was not a wise man, then who else is?.......

This was an honest and straightforward man who has able detect, unveil, and admit his intermost weakness. His position as a governor made him vulnerable to haughtiness and vainglory. He detected this weakness in himself at once and took a solemn oath to avoid any position or rank that might jeopardize his piety and righteousness. he kept his oath and renounced any influential or controversial situation for the rest of his life.

He cherished and treasured the hadith of Prophet (PBUH): "He who avoids fitnah (trials, afflictions, and error) is indeed a happy man."

He realized that because the governorship awakened latent pride and haughtiness in him and exposed him to Fitnah, it was better to avoid any position that might arouse this weakness. His wisdom was manifested in his deliberateness and perseverance in his judgment of men. This was also a trait that Allah's Prophet (PBUH) instilled in him, for he thought Muslims that the hearts of the children of Adam are incredibly capricious.

Al-Miqdaad was always for delaying his final judgment of a man to the moment of death, so as to be absolutely positive that the man concerned would not alter, for death means finality. His wisdom was most conspicuous in the dialogue that was narrated by one of  his companions: 

"One day, we sat with Al-Miqdaad and man passed by and addressed Al-Miqdaad saying, "All kinds of happiness are for these eyes which have seen Allah's  Prophet (PBUH). By Allah, we wish that we saw what you have seen and witnesed what you have witnessed." Al-Miqdaad approached him and said, "Why should anyone wish to witnessed a scene that Allah did not wish him to see? He does not know what it would have been like if he had witnessed it or which party he would have been among if he went back in time. By Allah, Allah's Prophet (PBUH) saw people who were thrown right into hell, so you should thank Allah that you were spared such a trial and were honored by firm belief in Allah and His Prophet (PBUH).

Undoubtly, it is remarkable wisdom. You hardly ever meet a believer who loves Allah and the Prophet (PBUH) and does not wish to see and live within the Prophet (PBUH) and does not wish to see and live within the Prophet's sight. Yet the insight of the wise and skillful Miqdaad unveiled the missing dimension of the wish. For is it not possible that if this man had lived during those times he might have ended up among the dwellers of Hell?  Is it not possible that he might have sided with the disbelievers? Again, is it not far much better for him to thank Allah, Who destined him to live at the time when Islam is deeply-rooted and fully-pledged, awaiting him to quench his thirst from its inexhaustible pure spring?

Al-Miqdaad's viewpoint was subtly wise and intelligent. He always emerged as the wise and clever man in all his actions, deeds and words.

Al-Miqdaad's love for Islam was not only great but also reasonable and wise. A man who has such great and wise love inside him must be raised to a high station, for he does not find pleasure him must be raised to a high station, for he does not find pleasure in this love per se but rather in its responsibilities and obligations. Al-Miqdaad definitely was this type of man.  His love for the Prophet filled his heart and deepened his feeling of responsibility towards the Prophet's safety. No sooner was a call for an expedition announced than he darted towards the Prophet's house on horseback armed with his sharp sword!.

His love for Islam filled his heart with responsibility for its protections, not only from the plots of its enemies, but also from the errors of its allies.

One day, his army unit went on expedition, but the enemy troops were able be besiege them. Therefore, their commander gave an order to his soldiers not to graze their camels. One of the Muslim soldiers did not hear his order and, in consequence, disobeyed it. The commander punished him severely, more than he actually deserved. In fact, he did not deserve to be punished at all. Al-Miqdaad passed this man and found him in tears, so he asked him what was the matter, and the latter told him what had happened. Al-Miqdad took the man to the commander, where he argued with him until he was convinced of his error of judgment. Then Al-Miqdaad said, "Now it is the time for retaliation. He must have his qisas- the law of quality of punishment.

The commander yielded to his judgment but the soldier remitted the retaliation. Al-Miqdaad was thrown into ecstasy over the greatness of the religion that made it possible for them to reach this power of courageous judgment, admirable submission, and see Islam triumphant even if I have to die for it. "Indeed, it was his utmost wish to see Islam most powerful before he died. His extraordinary effort to make his wish come true made the Prophet (PBUH) say him, "O' Al-Miqdaad, Allah ordered me to love you and told me that He loves you.

MEN AROUND THE MESSENGER; Khalid Muhammed Khaled 

Salman Al-Faarisiy

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT, 

THE MOST MERCIFUL 

SALMAN  AL-FAARISIY (The Seeker after Truth)

From Persia comes our hero this time, and from Persia many came to embrace Islam in the long run, and it made some of them extraordinary, impassable in faith and knowledge in religion and worldly affairs. It is one of the wonders of Islam and its greatness that it never enters a country on Allah's earth but that it exerts invaluable influence on all its potentialities and forces, bringing forth the latent genius of its people and followers. From there came forth Muslim philosophers, physicians, jurists, astronomers, inventors and mathematicians.

Behold, they reached all heights, broke all frontiers, until the first era of Islam flourished with great geniuses in all fields of intellectual activity such as administration and science. Verily, they came from various nations, but their religion remained one. The Prophet (PBUH) had prophesided this blessed sprad of his religion. Indeed, he had been so promised by his Almighty Lord. He had pointed to the time, place, and day, and he had seen in his mind's eye the banner of Islam fluttering in all corners of the earth and over the palaces of its earthly rulers.

Salmaan Al-Faarisiy (The Persian) bore witness to this and was firmly connected with what happened. That was one the Day of Al-Khandaq (The Trench) in the year A.H. 5, when the leaders of the Jews approached Makkah to stir up the polytheists and form an alliance against the Prophet (PBUH) and the Muslims, asking the polythiests to enter upon a treaty for decisive battle eradicate the new religion.

The ungodly war was planned: the Quraish and allies would attack Al-Madinah from outside, while the Bani Quraidhah would attack from within, behind the ranks of the Muslims, who would then fall prey and be crushed. One day the Prophet (PBUH) and the Muslims were taken unaware by a huge well-armed army marching on Al-Madinah. The Qur'aan depicts the scene thus:<When they came against you from above you and from below you and your eyes turned away and your hearts reached to your throats, and you imagined vain thoughts about GOD; in that place the believers were tried and shaken most severely>(33:10-11).

Twenty-four tousand fighters under the command of Abu Sufyaan and 'Uyainah Ibn Hisn were advancing on Al-Madiinah to storm it and to lay siege to it in order to get rid of Muhammad, his religion, and his Companions. This army did not represent the Quraish alone, for they were in alliance with all the tribes, and all had vested interests that were threatened by Islam. It was a last and decisive attempt embarked on by all the enemies of the Prophet (PBUH), based upon individual, collective, and tribal interests.

The Muslim found themselves in a precarious situation. The Prophet (PBUH) assembled his Companions for consultation. Certainly they were gathered to reach a decision on defense and battle, but how could they put up a defense? And then a long-legged man with flowing hair for whom the Prophet (PBUH) bore great love, Salmaan Al-Faarisiy, held up his head and took a look at Madiinah, which surrounded by hills, mountains, and exposed open country which could be easily broken through by the enemy.

Salmaan had much experience, in warfare and its tactics in his native Persia. So he proposed to the Prophet (PBUH) something which the Arabs had never seen before in warfare. It was the digging of a trench in the exposed places around Al-Madiinah.

And Allah knows what could have been the position of the Muslims in that battle had they not dug the trench, which was no ssoner seen by the Quraish than they were stunned by despair. The forces of the enemy still remained in their tents for a month, unable to take Al-Madiinah, until Allah sent them one night a storm which devastated their tents and tore  them asunder.

Then Abu Sufyan announced to his forces that they should return to where they had come from. They were despondent and frustrated.

During the excavation of the trench, Salmaan took his place among the Muslims while they dug and removed the sand. The Prophet (PBUH) was also taking part in digging where Salmaan was working in a group. Their pickaxes could not smash a stubborn rock, in spite of the fact that Salmaan was strong build and hardworking. A single stroke of his would break a rock pieces, but he stood in front of this stubborn one. He let all those around him to break it, but in vain. Salmaan around that stubborn and challenging rock.

The Prophet (PBUH) returned with Salmaan to see the rock himself. When he saw it, he called for a pickax and asked the Companions to keep back from the splinters. He said, "In the name of Allah, " and then raised his blessed, firm hands gripping the pickax and let it fall.

The rock broke, making a great light. Salmaan said the he himself saw that light shining upon Al-Madiinah. The Prophet (PBUH) raised the pickaxe and gave a second blow and the rock broke more. At that moment the Prophet (PBUH) said loudly, "Allahu Akbar' - Allah is the Greatest - I have been given the keys to Rome: its red palaces have been lit for me and my nation has vanquished it."

The Prophet (PBUH) struck his third blow. Then the rock shattered and its glittering light was seen! The Prophet (PBUH) told them that he was now looking at the palaces of Syria, Sana'a and others like them, and the cities of the world over which the banner of Islam would flutter one day. The Muslims shouted in deep faith, "This is what Allah and His Prophet have promised us!".


Salmaan was originator of the project to dig the trench, and he was associated with the rock out of which poured some secrets of the unseen and of destiny. When he called the Prophet (PBUH), saw the light, and heard the glad omen, and he lived to see the prophecy fulfilledand abided in its reality. he saw the great capitals of Persia and Rome (Byzantium), the palaces of Sana'a, Syria, Egypt and Iraq. He saw every trembling with the blessed ecstasy which was issuing forth from the high minarets in all parts of the world, spreading the light of guidance and goodness.



Alhamdulillah.....

MEN AROUND THE MESSENGER; Khalid Muhammad Khalid

Syukran. 

                                                                              

KAABAH: Binaan Malaikat

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL 

Kaabah ialah Baitullah al-Haram dan ia merupakan kiblat bagi umat Islam. Allah s.w.t telah menjadikan baginya beberapa kelebihan seperti hubungannya dengan dua Rukun Islam, iaitu solat dan haji. Tidak sah solat seseorang Muslim sekiranya dia tidak menghaddapkan muka ke arahnya dan tidak sah haji seseorang sekiranya dia tidak melakukan tawaf mengelilingnya.

Tidak ramai yang mengetahui tentang sejarah pembinaan Kaabah dan Masjidilharam. Kisah pembinaan Kaabah sebenarnya bermula sebelum ALLAH s.w.t menjadikan bumi dan segala isisnya. Perkara ini berdasarkan kepada maklumat yang disebut dalam kitab-kitab sejarah.

Terdapat hadis sahih yang menyebutkan bahawa Nabi s.a.w telah bersabda dalam khutbah pembukaan kota Makkah yang bermaksud:

    "Sesungguhnya ALLAH s.w.t telah mengharamkan Makkah pada hari             penciptaan langit dan bumi" (Sahih al-Bukhari No.104, 1832)

Makkah tidak dipilih sebagai Tanah Haram jika tidak kerana kewujudan Kaabah padanya.

BINAAN MALAIKAT 

Al-Azraqi meriwayatkan daripada Muhammad al-Baqir bin Ali Zainal Abidin bin al-Husain r.h.m., beliau berkata bahawa ALLAH s.w.t berfirman kepada malaikat: "Aku akan menjadikan khalifah di muka bumi." Kemudian para malaikat bertanya: "Apakah Tuhan kami hendak menjadikan di bumi orang yang akan melakukan kerosakan?.

Setelah itu mereka berasa bersalah dan takut dimurkai oleh ALLAH s.w.t., lalu mereka bertawaf di sekeliling Arasy untuk memehon ampun kepada ALLAH s.w.t.. Kemudian ALLAH s.w.t menjadikan si bawah Arasy sebuah rumah iaitu Bait al-Ma'mur dan ALLAH s.w.t. berfirman kepada malaikat agar bertawaf di rumah itu dan bukan lagi di Arasy.

Kemudian ALLAH s.w.t. telah mengutus para malaikat supaya membina Baitullah di bumi supaya makhluk di bumi dapat melakukan tawaf sebagaimana makhluk di langit bertawaf di Bait al-Ma'mur.

Subhanallah...Alhamdulillah..

MAKKAH al-Mukarramah. Kelebihan & Sejarah: Abd. Basit Abd. Rahman

Kata Penghantar: Zahazan Mohamed.

Syukran.......

RABI'AH MASA TUA

ALL PRAISE is due to Allah, as He is a munificent, gracious and compassionate Lord, Who has gathered all knowledge in His Essence and Who is the Creator of all knowledge for eternity. The cause, the reason of all existence is from His existence.

Prisse d'Avennes, MOSQUEE D'AHMED-IBN-TOULOUN, ARCADE ET FENETRES INTERIEURES

RABI'AH MASA TUA

Dalam sekali seminggu, Hasan Al-Basri mengadakan pertemuan di mana dia akan menyampaikan khutbah. Setiap kali naik ke atas mimbar, dia akan mencari-cari Rabi'ah, dia tidak akan memulakan khutbah selagi tidak ternampak akan Rabi'ah.

Sehinggakan orang-orang di situ mencelanya dan mengatakan, "Begitu ramai orang penting dan terkemuka berkumpul di sini. Apa gerangannya jika seorang wanita tua berhijab tidak datang ke sini?".

Hassan menjawab.......

"ANGGUR YANG DIPERUNTUKKAN UNTUK GAJAH,

TIDAK BOLEH DITUANGKAN 

KE DALAM DADA SEMUT"

Setiap kali di dalam majlis pertemuan tersebut menjadi semakin hangat dan bersemangat kerana mendengar kata-katanya, Hasan Al-Basri akan berpaling kepada Rabi'ah dan berkata,

"Duhai, meskipun tersembunyi di sebalik hijab, segenap hasrat dan ghairah ini timbul hanya dari bara api yang ada di dalam kalbumu.

Ibn Al-Jawzi dalam Shifah al-Shafwah, menceritakan kisah berikut daripada Muhammad ibn 'Amr:

 Ketika aku menemui Rabi'ah, beliau sudah tua dan berusia delapan puluh tahun, sangat tua dan rapuh seperti kulit kering. Nampak seperti jika engkau menyentuhnya, dia akan luruh berkeping-keping.

Didalam rumahnya, aku melihat hanya ada tikar anyaman yang koyak dan sebuah penyangkut baju yang diperbuat daripada buluh Parsi setinggi dua meter.

Atap rumahnya adalah daripada ranting-ranting pohon palma. Ada sebuah bekas air dan sehelai kain kain bulu dan di sebelah tempat tidur dan tempat solatnya. Selain itu, ada sehelai tikar anyaman tempat beliau meletakkan kain kafannya.

Selain itu, tidak terdapat apa-apa barang lagi. Beliau menolak apa sahaja yang diberikan orang kepadanya, sambil berkata, 

"Aku tidak memerlukan dunia ini".

Munawi menulis dalam Thabaqat Al-Auliya', bahawa,

"Rabi'ah merasa sangat malu di dapan Allah sehingga selama empat puluh tahun dia tidak pernah mendongakkan kepalanya ke langit".

Alhamdulillah.......

From our library.

Picture from: 

ARAB ART I, reprinted by Eastern Art, by Khayat Book & Publishing, Lebanon. (Premier Volume).

Syeikh Abdul Qadir al-Jailani membaling terompah ke langit..!!!

ALL PRAISE is due to Allah, as He is a munificent, gracious and compassionate Lord, Who has gathered all knowledge in His Essence and Who is the Creator of all knowledge for eternity. The cause, the reason of all existence is from His existence.

Baghdad Qur'an, Juz' 4, folio 41r, surah Al-Imran, ayat 119-200, Black Muhaqqaq script of  Ibn Suhrawardi and Muhammad ibn Aybak the illuminator.

Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani membaling terompah 

ke langit...!!! 

 Terdapat satu peristiwa di mana seorang wanita muda yang tinggal di Ceylon (merupakan pengikut Syeikh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani) sedang diserang oleh seorang lelaki di tempat sunyi. Dalam keadaan yang cemas dan berputus harapan, wanita itu tadi menjerit.

"Selamatkalah saya, wahai Syeikh Abdul Qadir..!"

Pada ketika itu Syeikh sedang mengambil wudhuk di Baghdad. Beliau tersentak. Orang ramai melihat beliau tiba-tiba berhenti mengambil wudhuk. 

Dengan keadaan yang sangat marah Syeikh Abdul Qadir mengambil terompahnya lantas membaling ke udara.

Mereka yang berada bersama Syeikh di situ tidak nampak terompah itu jatuh ianya  seakan-akan terus lenyap di langit.

Serta-merta terompah itu tadi sudah terkena pada kepala lelaki yang menyerang wanita muda tersebut. Lalu lelaki itu mati.

Dikatakan terompah itu masih berada di Ceylon (Sri Lanka) dan disimpan sebagai relik.

Alhamdulillah....

Wallahu'alam.

 

PENGHORMATAN TERHADAP ILMU DAN ORANG ALIM

DENGAN MENYEBUT NAMA ALLAH YANG MAHA PENGASIH LAGI MAHA PENYAYANG

Segala puji hanya milik Allah yang telah mengangkat derajat umat manusia dengan ilmu dan amal, seluruh alam. Selawat dan salam semoga tetap terlimpah atas Nabi Muhammad saw, pemimpin seluruh umat manusia, dan semoga pula tercurah atas keluarga dan para sahabatnya yang menjadi sumber ilmu dan hikmah.

This photo taken by writer, Amir Muhammad

Penghormatan terhadap Ilmu dan orang Alim

Para penuntut tidak akan memperoleh ilmu dan tidak akan dapat mengambil manfaatnya, tanpa menghormati ilmu dan guru.

Imam As-Syairazy berkata:

"Guru-guruku berkata, Barangsiapa yang ingin anaknya menjadi orang alim, maka dia harus menghormati para ahli fiqih, dan memberi sedekah pada mereka. Jika ternyata anaknya tidak menjadi orang alim, maka cucunya akan menjadi orang alim".

Menghormati guru ialah, hendaknya seorang murid tidak berjalan di depannya, tidak duduk di tempatnya, dan tidak memulai bicara padanya kecuali dengan izinnya.

Hendaknya tidak banyak bicara di hadapan guru, tidak bertanya sesuatu apabila guru sedang letih atau penat atau bosan. harus menjaga waktunya, jangan mengetuk pintunya, tetapi sebaliknya menunggu sehingga beliau keluar.

Salah seorang pembesar negeri Bukhara duduk dalam majlis pengajian, di tengah-tengah pengajian, dia sering berdiri. Lalu teman-temannya bertanya mengapa berbuat demikian. Dia menjawab, sungguh putra guruku sedang bermain di jalan oleh kerana itu jika aku melihatnya aku berdiri untuk menghormatinya.

Al Qadhi Fahruddin adalah seorang imam di daerah Marwa yang sangat dihormati oleh para pejabat negara. Beliau berkata, 

"Aku mendapat kedudukan ini kerana aku menghormati guruku, Abi Yazid Addabusi. Aku selalu melayani beliau, memasak makanannya, dan aku tidak pernah ikut makan bersamanya".

Para penuntut ilmu dilarang meletakkkan kitab dekat kakinya ketika duduk bersila. hendaknya kitab tafsir diletakkan di atas kitab-kitab lain, dan hendaknya tidak meletakkan sesuatu di atas kitab.

Penuntut harus bagus dalam menulis kitabnya. Tulisannya harus jelas, tidak terlalu kecil sehingga sulit dibaca. Imam Abu Hanifah pernah melihat muridnya yang tulisannya sangat kecil sehingga tidak jelas, lalu beliau menegurnya,

"Jangan terlalu kecila dalam menulis, karena jika kamu sudah tua, pasti kamu menyesal, dan bila kamu mati, kamu akan dimaki orang yang melihat tulisanmu. (yakni jika kamu sudah tua dan pandangan mata sudah lemah, maka akan menyesal dengan perbuatan itu).

Seharusnya kitab itu dibentuk empat segi, begitu yang biasa dikerjakan oleh Imam Abu Hanifah. Supaya mudah dibawa dan dibaca.

Seharusnya tidak memakai tinta merah dalam menulis kitab, kerna hal itu kebiasaan para filosof, bukan kebiasaan Ulama salaf. Bahkan guru kami ada yang tidak mahu memakai kenderaan berwarna merah.

Hendaknya para penuntut ilmu mendengarkan ilmu dan hikmah dengan rasa hormat, sekalipun sudah pernah mendengarkan masalah tersebut seribu kali.

these pigments made by Huda Din at Sanaa, Yemen.

Alhamdulillah.

Ta'lim Muta'allim

Syaikh Az-Zarnuji

penterjemah Abdul Kadir Aljufri

Surabaya.

Jin-Jin berkabung Meratapi Kematian Sayyidina 'Umar al-Khattab RA

DENGAN NAMA ALLAH YANG PEMURAH LAGI MAHA PENYAYANG 

SERTA SELAWAT DAN SALAM KE ATAS JUNJUNGAN BAGINDA MUHAMMAD SAW BESERTA KELUARGANYA

This picture taken by writer: Amir Muhammad, Yemen 2009

Jin-jin berkabung meratapi kematian Sayyidina 'Umar RA

Diriwayatkan dari Malik bin Dinar, ia berkata, "Saat 'Umar Al-Khattab terbunuh, terdengarlah senandung syair dari arah gunung Tabalah (nama sebuah gunung yang terletak di Yaman),

Tangisilah Islam wahai orang yang menangis 

Mereka telah menyariskan kematianku

namun masa tiada kunjung tiba 

Dunia telah berlalu

Bersama kebaikan-kebaikannya

Ditemui orang-orang yang yakin dengan janji

ketika orang-orang melihatnya, mereka tidak mendapati

sesuatu apa pun

                                                                                                                                      (HR. AL-Hakim)

Diriwayatkan dari Ma'ruf Al-Mushili, ia berkata, "Saat 'Umar RA ditikam, aku mendengar suara (senandung syair sebagaimana bait syair tadi).

Diriwayatkan dari Aisyah RA, beliau berkata, "Pada suatu malam yang belum aku alami (kesedihannya sebagaimana malam kematian 'Umar RA) aku mendengar seseorang menyatakan belasungkawa atas kematian 'Umar RA, seraya bersenandung;

Semoga Allah membalas Amir

Dengan sebaik-baik balasan

semoga Allah memberkati

Kulit yang tercabik-cabik itu

Siapa yang berjalan

atau melihat sayap burung untaku

Tentu ia mengetahui

Apa yang telah kupersembahkan kelmarin lalu

Telah kutunaikan beberapa hal

kemudian kutinggalkan bencan-bencana

di kantongnya yang belum tersobek

Diriwayatkan dari Sulaiman bin Yasar, ia berkata, "Seorang jin pernah meratapi kematian 'Umar RA dengan sambil bersenandung;

Selamat tinggal hai Amir

Semoga Tuhan memberkati

kulit yang tercabik itu

Telah kutunaikan beberapa hal

kemudianku tinggalkan bencan-bencan

Di kantongnya dan belum tersobek

Siapa yang berjalan atau menaiki sayap burung untaku

Tentu ia mengetahui Apa yang telah kupersembahkan kelmarin lalu

Sungguh pembunuhan yang paling terkutuk di Madinah

Bumi gelap-gelita olehnya

Pohon-pohon berduri pun bergoncang

Alhamdulillah,

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Susunan: Muhammad Hadrami

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Al-Imam al-Ghazali's efforts in defeating the Batini Shiites

All praise and thanks belong to ALLAH alone, the One, the Almighty, and All-Merciful and peace be upon Prophet Muhammad, the last Messengers and Prophets.

Al-Imam al-Ghazali's efforts in efforts in defeating the Batini Shiites

One of the beneficial effects of the Nizami schools was that they paved the way for the Sunni madh-hab to prevail. This was no easy task; rather it was the outcome of tremendous efforts, great sacrifies and remarkable cooperation. Another of its most prominent effects was the shrinking of Shiites influences, especially after the appearance of books refuting it which were produced by these schools.

Imam al-Ghazali, the Sunni scholar, was foremost among the thinkers who launched an all-out war against the heretical Shiites through his writing. It was said that he wrote numerous books concerning that, the most famous of which was Fada'ih al-Batiniyah, which he was commissioned to write in 487 AH by the caliph al-Mustazhir. But the most amazing thing is the courage shown by al-Ghazali in his campaign against the Batini Ismailis, at a time when their preachers were widespread in Persia and the danger they posed reached such a point that they established fortresses and citadels and threatened people's safety. They carried out carried out assassinations on a wide scale, targeting many politicians and thinkers, foremost among whom was Nizam al-Mulk himself.

Al-Ghazali began this campaign on the orders of the authorities, in addition to his own desire as a Sunni scholar to do his duty in defending true Islam. This is something wonderful, when the efforts of the political authorities coincide with the efforts of the scholars to achieve the aims of Islam. Through institutions that benefit both society and the state, such as the role played by the Nizami schools in resisting Batini Shiite thought and influence, this is achieved.

The Fatimid state had equipped itself with Batini philosophy and beliefs and emerged as a political and religious entity. It was, as Professor Nadawi states, more dangerous in Islam than philosophy, because philosophy was living in its ivory tower far away from the ordinary people and the masses. But Batiniyah was trying to spread in society and infuse it with a poison, and it offered powerful, material temptations.

In the Muslim word at the end of the fifth century AH there was no one who was more able to refute it, expose its secrets and reject what this call was based on than al-Ghazali. The writings of al-Ghazali were effective in refuting batiniyah. With his sharp mind and the fame that he had acquired, he was able to be a strong influence in resisting batiniyah and supporting the Sunni madh-hab. He was able to use his Sharia knowledge and his rational knowledge of philosophy, logic and theology to blow away the roots of the Batini madh-hab.

His comments about them were on everyone's lips and became like proverbs: Outwardly hide behind Shiism but they have nothing to do with the Shiites; rather it is a mask behind which they hide their plots against the people of Islam. Among the things that were said about al-Ghazali was that he was continually criticizing this group, uncovering the contradictions in its thought and exposing its scandalous deeds and bad intentions. Despite the fact that he was well known at this time, this criticism could have cost him his life. He himself witnessed the assassination of the great statesman Nizam al-Mulk.

The Batini Shiites used to threaten everyone among those who were close to the king or among the scholars who they thought posed a danger to them. They threatened them with vengeance at the point of a dagger or in poisoned food or some other method which they were skilled in and carried out with all precision. If this proves anything, it proves the courage of al-Ghazali in speaking the truth out loud and confronting falsehood, regardless of the outcome and his faith that nothing would befall him except that which Allah had decreed for him.

This is a lesson and reminder for contemporary scholars to be sincere towards ALLAH in resisting the new Batinis. Some scholars have even contributed to deceiving the Muslim masses even though they are well aware of the danger that these people pose to the beliefs and morals of the Ummah. Do they not fear a Day when hearts and eyes will be overturned.

(Quran 24:37) and Allah will ask the truthfull (Allah's Messengers and His Prophets) about their truth (i.e. the convenyance of Allah's Message that which they were charged with) .



Alhamdulillah,

from our library : Salah ad-Deen al-Ayubi, VOLUME ONE, Crusades prior t the Rise of the
                             Ayubid State.
                             By Dr. Ali M. Salibi,  translated by Nasiruddin al-Khattab
                             INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC PUBLISHING HOUSE, Riyadh, Saudi.
                             English Edition : 2010
                             Translated from the Arabic Edition : 2008
                             (available at Dakwah Corner Bookstore Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)

THE MINISTERS AROUND THE PROPHET s.a.w

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST BENEFICENT, 

THE MOST MERCIFUL

The Ministers around the Prophet s.a.w

1- Al-Miqdad bin 'Amr  rha  (The first Horse soldier of Islam)

 He is Al-Miqdad bin (bin means son of) 'Amr bin Tha'labah bin Malik bin Rabi'ah bin 'Amir bin    Matrud Al-Bahrani, and it is said, Al-Hadrani. His father is 'Amr bin Tha'labah. His Kunyah: Because he liked kittens, a famous Companion of the Prophet s.a.w is known not by the name he was given at birth, but by his kunyah "Abu Hurairah" Hurairah meaning a small cat. As for

 Al-Miqdad's kunyah, it has been said that it is 'Abul-Aswad; it has also been said that it is Abu 'Umar; and it has also been said it is Abu Sa'id.

2- 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud rha  (The first to openly Recite the Quran in Makkah)

He is 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud bin Ghafil bin Habib bin Shamkh bin Far bin Makhzum bin Sahilah  bin Kahil bin Al-Harith bin Sa'ad bin Hudhail al-Hadhali. His mother's full name is Umm' Abdullah bint Wadd bin Suwa'ah. Ibn Mas'ud was known by the kunyah, Abu 'Abdur-Rahman.

3- Hamzah bin 'Abdul-Muttalib rha  (The Chief of Matyrs)

He is Hamzah bin 'Abdul-Muttalib bin Hashim bin 'abd Manaf bin Qusai. His mother's full name is Halah bint (daughter of) Wuhaib bin 'Abd Manaf bin Zuhrah; she is the first cousin (from the father's side) of Aminah bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet s.a.w. Hamzah is not only the Prophet's uncle, for they were suckled by the same woman, Thuwaibah the freed slave of Abu Lahab bin 'Abdul-Muttalib. Hamzah was two years older than the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. His Kunyah: by dint of two sons, Ya'la and 'Umarah, Hamzah's Kunyah was either Abu Ya'la or Abu 'Umarah.

4- Abu Bakr As-Siddiq rha

He is 'Abdullah bin 'Uthman bin 'Amir bin Ka'b bin Sa'd bin Taim bin Murrah al-Qurashi at-Tamimi. He was born two years and six months after the Year of the Elephant, the year in which the Prophet saw was born. Not only he a high-ranking member of the Quraish, but he was a scholar as well. Having an in-depth knowledge of the lineage of Quraish tribesmen in particular and Arabs in general, Abu Bakr was perhaps the most knowledgeable genealogist of his time. and he was like the Prophet saw in that, during the days of ignorance (before the advent of Islam), he stayed away from the revelry and merrymaking that was common among Makkah youths. Instead, he dedicated himself to more serious pursuits; in addition to being a scholar in genealogy, he was also respected tradesman, known to all for his noble manners and honest dealings.

5- Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari rha

He is Jundub bun Junadah bin Sakan bin Junadah bin Qais bin 'Amr bin Mulail bin Su'air bin Haram bin Ghifar. and his mother's full name is Ramlah bint Al-Waqimah al-Ghifariyyah. He was tall and skinny, and brown in complexion. Among the Prophet's Companions saw were some who were extremely poor, having neither home nor family; these stayed in the Prophet's Masjid, eating and sleeping there. A special place in the Masjid was allocated for them, and they became known as the People of Suffah. They consisted mainly of people who migrated to Al-Madinah. Having migrated from Ghifar and possessing very little in terms of wealth, Abu Dharr was from the People of Suffah.

6- 'Ali bin Abu Talib rha 

He is son 'Ali bin (son of) Abu Talib bin 'Abdul Muttalib bin Hashim bin 'Abd Manaf bin Qusay bin Kilab bin Murrah. His father, then was Abu Talib, a Makkan chieftain and a strong protector of the Messenger of Allah saw in the early days of Islam. Abu Talib is still remembered and respected for supporting the Prophet saw in many occasions, which he was only able to do because he was considered a major figure and leader among the Quraish: everyone loved him, venerated him, and held him in awe- all because of his noble qualities, just character, and stately deportment. 'Ali was born 23 years before the Hijrah and 10 years before the Prophet saw received revelation for the first time. His Kunyah; is Abul-hasan. He is in brown complexion, was most part bald, having hair only on the back of his head.

7- Hudhaifah bin al-Yaman rha

He is Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman, his full name is Hudhaifah bin Hisl (or Husail) bin Jabir bin 'Amr bin Rabi'ah bin Jarwah bin Al-Harith bin Mazin bin Qati'ah bin 'Abs bin Baghid bin Raith bin Ghatafan. His Kunya; is Abu 'abdullah Al 'Absi.

8- 'Ammar bin Yasir rha 

He is 'Ammar binYasir bin 'Amir bin Malik bin Kinanah bin Qais bin Al-Husain bin Ar-Radhim bin Tha'labah bin 'Awf bin Harithah bin 'Amir bin Yam bin 'Abs bin Malik al-Ansi. And his mother's name is Sumayyah bint Khayyat. He was born known by the Kunyah, Abul-Yaqzan.

"Patience, O family of Yasir, for your appointment (or promise) is Paradise"

(Al-Hakim 3/382, and Al-Majma' 9/293)

9- Bilal bin Rabah rha

His name is Bilal bin Rabah, his mother, Hamamah, was born in Makkah, and she belonged to the clan of Banu Jumah. His Kunyah is not known for certain; it is said, however, that his kunyah is Abu 'Abdul-Karim, though some maintain that it is Abu 'Abdullah, while yet others hold that it is Abu 'Amr. The first slave to accept Islam, Bilal bin Rabah was among the early followers of the Prophet saw, and he also lays claim to the distinction of being person from Habashah to accept Islam.

10- 'Umar bin Al-Khattab rha

He is 'Umar bin Al-Khattab bin Nufail bin 'Abdul-'Uxzza bin Rabah bin 'abdullah bin Qurt bin Razah bin 'Adi bin Ka'b bin Lu'ai Al-Qurashi. His mother, the sister of Abu Jahl, is Hantamah bint Hashim bin Al-Mughirah Al-Makhzumiyyah. 'Umar was born 13 years after the Year of Elephant. His kunyah is Abu 'Abdullah, and the Prophet saw gave him the Kunyah Abu Hafs.

11- Ja'far bin Abu Talib rha

He is Ja'far bin abu Talib bin 'Abdul Muttalib bin Hashim bin Manaf bin Qusay Al-Qurashi Al Hashimi; he is the cousin of the Messenger of Allah saw. His Kunyah is Abu 'Abdullah though the Messenger of Allah saw used to call him 'Abul-Masakin, literally meaning 'father of the poor, for his generosity and kind charitable acts.

Alhamdulillah......

Book : The Ministers around the Prophet (peace be upon Him)

Compiled by: Abdul Aziz Ash-Shanawi

2004

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