Teachings of Islam

PUBLISHER'S NOTE

In the midst of growing influence of anti-Islamic, anti-natural and naked western culture and ethos, the need of Islamic way of life is enormous for this material life here in this world. However, the codes and rulings of shariat, a complete code of life, is based on the success and development for both the life here and hereafter. Islam has given its ruling and commandments to all the spheres of our individual and social life. The book "TALIMUL HAQUE (THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM)' however, has discussed on the basic principle and practices of Islam e.g. Iman (belief and faith), Salaah (prayer), Saum (fasting), Haj (Pilgrimage to Makkaah Mukarramah) and Zakat which is also popularly known as "five pillars of Islam". These are the basic teachings of Islam which every Muslim must be acquainted with and follow accordingly before he/she proceed for further duties and rights of Islam. This book has given a unique explanation on this very topic in details. It also includes decrees and suggestions about various extraordinary or compacted questions.

The explanation given is in an easy and clear manner in the light and sprit of Qur'an and Sunnah. Special references of Hanafi view points have been discussed as and where needed. The book was originally written for the Madrasa students but undoubtedly it is unique companion for him who is willing to learn the said basic teachings of Islam. In the last chapter, transliteration of important Arabic text has been added which will benefit those unfamiliar with the Arabic language or reading of its alphabets. We believe that this humble effort will benefit the readers in assimilating important teachings of Islam.

At last we would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Mohd. Umar Gautam, Director - MMERC, New Delhi, whose hericulate and sublime efforts caused this book to come in this shape.

May we request you all, to remember us in your prayers.

Wassalam.

Maulana Badruddin Ajmal Ali Al-Qasimi
President, Markazul Ma-Arif
Member, Majlis-e-Shoora, Darul Uloom, Deoband (India)

COMPILER'S NOTE

BY
HAZRAT MAULAQNA
SHAIKH MOHAMMED ZAKARIA SAHEB
KHANDELVI
(Nawwaral laahu marqadahu.)

Shaikhul Hadith
Saharanpur
Muhajir Madinah Munawwarah.

For the teaching of pupils at the Primary Madrasas this compilation of a few publications called `Talimul Haq' was given to this humble servant (of Allah) by its publishers. I heard extracts from a few places and found it to be very useful in it's organisers. His pleasure and love and give them as much ability as possible to follow the footsteps of Rasulallah Sallallaho-Alaihe-Wa-Sallam. Mav Allah Ta'ala grant the Muslims the concern for the education and correct upbringing of their children and save them from all mischief and problems and give each person a good death on his due time.

Maulana Abdul Hafeez, (Saheb)

on behalf of:
(Hazrat Shaikh) Mohammed Zakaria (saheb)
Stanger, Natal.
South Africa.
28 Shabaan, 1401 Hijri.

1 July, 1981.

FOREWORD

BY
MASIHUL UMMAT HAZARAT MAULANA
SHAH MOHAMMED MASIHULLAH KHAN SAHEB
SHERWANI

Principal Madrasa Arabia

Miftahul Uloom, Jalalabad, INDIA

We Praise Allah the great and Pray for Allah's blessings to His Noble Messenger.

In Umzinto this humble person had an opportunity of visiting the press of Dawatul Haq - Talimul Haq and was very pleased to note the clear printing and script.

I was also very pleased to note that the books are free from pictures of animate objects. May Allah Ta-ala Grant the best of rewards ( to its Publishers.)

May Allah Ta-ala grant His constant favours to serve the Deen with peace and ease.

Wassalaam.

(Harat Maulana Mohammed Masihullah Saheb The Late Mohammed Masihullah Khan Saheb (R.A) passed away on Jalalabad at the age of 83 years.

May Allah Ta'ala fill his Qabr with Noor.
Umzinto, Natal, South Africa.
25 Rabi Ul Awwal 1399 A.H -Friday 23 February 1979 A.D.

FOREWORD

BY
HAZARAT MUFTI MAHMOOD SAHEB
(Grand Mufti of : Darul Uloom Deoband, India.)

Glory be to Allah and Salutations on the Holy Prophet Mohammed, (S.A.W.) Masha-Allah this publication called ‘Talimul Haq’ has been written on a very good pattern. In it, the basic beliefs, practices, character and devotional aspects (of a Muslim’s life) have been explained.

If children read, understand and practice accordingly then Insha-Allah their lives can be moulded according to the Sunnah and they will be safe from ignorance and being led astray.

May Allah reward the writer and accept his service and grant as many people as possible the ability to have benefit from the publication.

Aameen.

(Mufti) Mahmood Saheb.
(Grand Mufti of Darul Uloom, Deoband.)
Stanger Natal.
South Africa.
18 Ramadaan 1401.
20 July 1981.

FOREWORD

BY

HAZARAT MUFTI WALI HASSAN SAHEB
(Mufti and Shaikhul Hadith of :
Jaimiatul Uloon al Islamia Allama Binnori Town
Karachi 5, PAKISTAN.

The writer was pleased to note that Shabbir Ahmed Desai Soofi has commenced a very beneficial publication in Urdu and English called ‘Talimul Haq’ to educate the Muslim children in their beliefs and practices.

The rulings on Wuzu, Nammaz, Fasting etc., have been explained in simple language and have been derived from Behishti Zewar and Talimul Islam.

I persued through the early chapters of the publication and found the rulings correct in accordence with Islamic Fiqh (Theology). The printing is Nice. There is a great need for such publication in countries like South Africa.
Due to the sincerity of the author the publication is ready. May Allah reward him and grant the youth of the Nation the ability to have benefit from it.

FOREWORD

BY

MAULANA YOUNUS E. PATEL
Secretary of Jamiatul Ulama -Natal
Republic of South Africa.

As most of the Madrasas were establishef at places where pupils had no background of elementary Islamic Education, a definite need was felt for the text book in simple Englishs, which would serve as a guide to both the pupils and the staff.

In the first chapter, the Taleemul Haq endeavours to explain to the begineers in simple language, the essential beliefs of a Muslim. Thereafter the laws governing Taharat, Ghusal, Tayammum and Namaaz are explained in the subsequent chapters.

In its compilation extensive use has been made of Mufti Mohammed Kifayatullah’s, Taleemul Islam and pubications of the Watervaal Islamic Institute.

Hajee Shabbir Aahmed is to be congratulated for the compiling, printing and publishing of Taleemul Haq.

May Allah crown his efforts with success.

(Moulana) Younus ER. Patal
225 Sayani Centre, Durban Natal

FOREWORD

MAULANA OSMAN K. KADWA

Principal Madrasa Islamiah, Umzinto, Natal
Republic of South Africa.

In every age and era, whenever the character, knowledge and action began to decline and degenerate, Almightly Allah Ta’ala always inspired some individuals to make an effort for the upliftment of Ummat.

In contemporary times, when generally the Muslim masses show indifference towards the basic fundamentals of Islam and are disnclined towards relegious practices, Almighty Allah guided Haji Shabbir Ahmed to publish the simplified, illustrated and easily understood “TALEEMUL HAQ”, under the guidence of the Ulama.

Unlike other authors (publishers), he has not only undertaken the publishing of this book, but also teaches it.

By the grace of Allah Ta’ala this book has been accepted by students as well as by the Ulama.

Qari Ismail Desai (son of Hajee Shaabir Ahmed) has checked the references of the different Masaa’il, Corrected and amended the previous edition and has typesetted the entire book.

Due to the simple language, illustrations, etc, Alhamdulilah many Madrasas here and abroad have included this Kitaab in their syllabuses.

The blessings and Du'aas of the pious have played a vital role in the acceptance of this book.

May Allah Ta’ala accept these valuable efforts of the publisher and reward him immensely in both the words and make this great work a means of his salivation.

I hope and pray that the Ummah at large, will benefit from this valuable contribution. Aameen.
(moulana) Osman Massim Kadwa.
Principal : Madressa Islamiah.
Umzinto, Natal.

Acknowledgement

All praise is due to Allah who gave this humble servant the guidence to publish this “Taleemul Haq”. This
Publication is the result of the Du’aas of my late father, Hajee Ebrahim A. Desai Soofi well known as Soofi Mota and Mother, who spent the major part of their lives in the service of Allah’s Deen. May Allah Ta’ala rest their souls in peace. Aameen.
My task was made very much easier by the immense help I received from Moulana Younus E. Patel and Moulana Osman k Kadwa. Being bereft of any deep understanding of Islam, I had to impose on them considerably for clarification, verities and suggestions. Their insight into both the philosophical and practical aspects of Islamic life gives a measure of authenticity to this publication. May Allah Ta’ala reward them for the service they have rendered through this publication to both our adults and youth.
I am very thankful to the late Hajee Ebrahim Patel, Mufti Abdullah A.R.Mia., Maulana Haroon I Abbasoomar, Maulana Qari Ismail S. A. Desai Soofi, Jonab Mohammed E. Karim and other who assisted me in this publication in any form.
I also acknowledge my great debt to the publishers of Maulana Mufti Mohammed Kifayatullah’s (R.A.)‘Taleemul Islam’, Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi’s (R.A.) Behishti Zewar’, Mufti Abdullah Ebrahim’s ‘Haj,

Umrah and Ziyaarh, “Ziyaarah of Rasullah” prepared by the Mujlisul Ulama, P. E. , also acknowledge my great
debt to the Waterval Islaamic Institute.
I as also greatly indebted to Hazrat Sheik Maulana Mohammed Zakaria Khandelvi of Saharanpur, (Muhajir Madina), Mufti Mahmood Saheb of Darul Uloom Deoband, India and Mufti Wali Hassan Saheb of Jamiatul Uloom Al Islamia, Allama Binnori Town Karachi 5 Pakistan who despite their old ages and numerous occuptions, utilised their precious times to page through and view this publication and express their kind and encouraging views in the prefaces. May Almighty Allah Ta’ala reward them abundantly and spare them longer and healthier lives. Ameen.
Wassalam.

Shabbir Ahmed E. Desai (Soofi)
P. O. Box 158, Umzinto 4200
Natal, Republic of South Africa,
3rd Ramadaan 1407 - 2nd May 1987

HOW A READING LESSON SHOULD BE TAKEN

First give the children a minute or two to look at the :

ILLUSTRATION AND DU’AS Then :

Step 1 Teach the new words on the Blackboard
(3 to 4 minutes)

Step 2 Read through the whole lesson with the class, twice.

Step 3 This should be taken as a second period spent on the same lesson. The teacher should spend onlya few minutes revising the new words and reading once through the lesson with the class.

Then all the children should read the lesson aloud, at the same tine, but each child reading at his/her own speed with the teacher going round helping and encouraging.

PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION IS VERY ESSENTIAL IN EXPLAINING THE PROCEDURE OF MAKING WUDHU, NAMAAZ etc.

The teaching of this subject should be as practical as possible. This kitaab has been written to enable the child to grasp the basic Du'as and to apply them to daily living.

The questions at the end of each part may be answered in written or oral forms. These questions will ensure that the child has read with understading.

Practical tasks appear in some parts. The simple things to be constructed by the children will assist in making the subject a reality.

Is is suggested that once a part has been completed and the questions have been answered, the teacher help the children to make their own brief notes to emphasise the important facts.

Apart form the practical work assigned at the end of a chapter, the following approaches are suggested as teacher and children proceed together through the kitaab.

1. Clothes should be checked regularly and advice should be given to those whose clothes are dirty.
2. It should be remembered that rules of Paak apply to the home as well as to the Madrasa. On his visits to the children's homes, the teacher will see how successful his teachingt is. When he finds an unhygienic home, he should try to get cooperation of parents. This will make his teaching successful.
3. Cleanliness of the classroom : Children shoul take turns in sweeping and dusting the classroom. Windows should be cleaned regularly.
4. Personal cleanliness : Regular inspection of children should be conducted to see that they are clean. Head, face, hands, feet, fingernails and teeth should be inspected. Boys should be encouraged to keep their hair short.
5. Toilets : The need to keep the toilets clean is very important. They should be cleaned regularly and water must always be Paak.

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