The Significance Of Rejab.

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IN-HOUSE TALK
27 July 2007 / Friday
(2000 – 2130 hrs)
Darul Arqam Auditorium

‘The Significance of Rejab’

In the history of Islam, there were special events which took place and which we should commemorate for the purpose of drawing lessons from them. As Muslims, we know and believe that such events took place because of the wisdom of Allah, to serve as a guide for us and for the future generation of Muslims.

It was the event of Israk and Mikraj, which took place on the 27th day of Rejab (621 C.E.) and which saw the Prophet's journey by night from Makkah to Jerusalem and his ascension thereafter to the Throne of Allah. The event was significantly illustrative of a number of aspects, which are very relevant to the life of man today, two of the more important ones being:
1. The regulation of life in akidah (belief).
2. The regulation of life in akhlak (morality).

What the Prophet witnessed during the Israk and Mikraj - the rejoicing of those who fought for the cause of Allah, the reward of Allah for those who liked to give alms and the merit accorded to those who obeyed Allah - served as a lesson for mankind. Also during the blessed journey, the Prophet saw hardships and sufferings afflicting those who disobeyed Allah - those who lived selfishly and whose sole object in life was to satisfy their desires.

What Allah demonstrated served as a sobering reminder to man that the way towards Allah's blessings would always be encumbered by a clash between right and wrong. Those who have been enlightened by the event of Israk and Mikraj are indeed fortunate, in the same way that those who regard the event as mere history, and nothing more, have much to lose.

As we commemorate the event of Israk and Mikraj, a matter that immediately and invariably comes to mind is Allah's command to the Prophet for all believers to say five prayers daily. These five daily prayers were Allah's gift to us in that through prayers we are able to communicate with Him and bring ourselves close to Him. Therefore, it is only proper that during these brief daily moments of our being close to Allah, we submit ourselves totally to Him and divorce ourselves completely from all material things and worldly desires, so as to savour and cherish the sense of being in His presence. That, in essence, is the definition of Mikraj which every Muslim must maintain during prayers.

Speaker:
Ust. Shaykh Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Kasim

He is an esteemed and recognized Islamic religious teacher, fluent in English, Malay, Arabic, Tamil and Urdu. He teaches Fiqh, Tasawwuf, Tafsir and Hajj courses at various institutions of learning and Mosques in Singapore. He is a MUIS accredited Imam and Khatib. He is also an Arbitrator at the Syariah Court and a Naib Qadi or Assistant Registrar of Muslim Marriages.

The speaker is a dedicated teacher and spiritual guide for many Muslims of varying age profiles. He presents a balanced view of assimilating traditional values in a modern world.

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Admission is Free.
No Registration is required.

Address:
Darul Arqam Singapore
32, Onan Road, The Galaxy,
Singapore 424484