Ustaz Zhulkeflee bin Haji Ismail
The Beginners’ Course on Islam
It is not just another Fardhu ‘Ain course.
The Beginners’ Course on Islam (BCI) was developed and taught by Ustaz Zhulkeflee since 1982 till his passing in March 2017. It was based on his textbook; “Beginners’ Manual on Islam”, which was specially compiled for new Muslims undergoing their “Fardhu ‘Ain” class. While it was catered for Muslim reverts as well as non-Muslims seeking to know about Islam, this course is meant for all to benefit from.
It aims to concisely and adequately prepare a Muslim towards his/her basic Islamic education upon the tauheedic paradigm of “Iiman – ‘Amal – Ihsan”. It is also beneficial in preparing them for the future work in Da’wah and assisting in the education of our next generation. With more Muslim adults seeking English-speaking courses, this is a recommended refresher course for parents and educators living in contemporary Singapore.
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اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَـيِّـبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
“O Allah indeed I ask You for beneficial knowledge, and a good Halal provision, and actions which are accepted.”
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عَنْ خُرَيْمِ بْنِ فَاتِكٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
مَنْ أَنْفَقَ نَفَقَةً فِي سَبِيلِ اللهِ كُتِبَتْ لَهُ بِسَبْعِ مِائَةِ ضِعْفٍ
Khuraym ibn Fatik reported:The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever infaq in the way of Allah, it will be multiplied up to 700 times in his record.”
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 1625
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Ustaz’s classes were mind blowing. I had many “aha” moments in class. Everything he taught us seemed especially relevant and relatable, most times it felt as though the lessons were tailored to meet our specific needs. Ustaz taught us more than just Islamic knowledge, he taught us how to think as a Muslim. He helped us join the dots and fill in the gaps. He alerted us to the fundamentals and reminded us of the importance of Adab in seeking knowledge. In an age of bite-sized knowledge, his traditional method of teaching taught us to be patient in seeking knowledge and instill in us the discipline to set aside regular time each week to attend his classes (majlis ilmu).
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The class was awesome! I was not a strong believer initially because of the lack of knowledge. But after attending my first class, it brought an impact to my life. It made me realize how beautiful Islam is and I am glad I was born into the religion. My prayers now become more meaningful. I hope to bring my understanding of Islam to another level and to appreciate Islam even more.
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A life-changing course. You think you KNOW about Islam until you attend the course, and you will then realise your sheer arrogance. Whatever you learned about Fardhu Ain is just the tip of its crucial understanding. Ustaz will peel into the deep layers and prove to you the truth of Islam. A structured and analytical module that will challenge you to think with guided reflections. You will become aware that Islam is a peaceful religion that is rational, practical, and encompasses all aspects of our life. At the end of the course, you shall choose to be a Muslim.