Islamic Education for Youths: Level Two

By Mohammad Amin Sheikho

This blessed book is prepared for teaching students and providing them with the highest culture based on the knowledge which is derived from the word of God the Almighty and from the holy Prophet’s (CPTH: Communication with Al’lah and Peace are through him) Explanation of Al’lah’s words.
By this Divine knowledge, the student will be prepared for disciplining himself according to the high moralities and virtues, furnishing it with Divine perfection to achieve the success in this world and in the hereafter.
The importance of this subject “Islamic education” is that it is derived from the interpretation of the holy Qur’an by the great humane eminent scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho whom God the Almighty bestowed His light upon, due to his closeness to God, his great love to the Prophet (CPTH) and his high mercy which was got from God the Almighty to his brothers in humanity.
Dear teacher, you will find in this program these basic important points:
Firstly: The illustration of the perfection of God the Almighty.
Secondly: The clarification about the perfection of God Messengers (peace be upon them).
Thirdly: A call for us to apply God legislation (The instructions of the Holy Qur’an) and to be devoted wholeheartedly to God the Almighty.
Fourthly: Guiding students to the right belief steps according to what the holy Prophet (CPTH) had explained to his noble companions from the holy book of God the Almighty.
Fifthly: Venerating and exalting the holy Prophet (CPTH), clarifying his greatness according to his rank of his closeness to God then guiding to the way of attaining his real love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: amin-sheikho.com
• Release date: Apr 18, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311343154

Mohammad Amin Sheikho

Mohammad Amin Sheikho (1890-1964 A.D / 1308-1384 A.H)Early YearsM. Amin Sheikho was born in al-Ward district in Sarouja Quarter, one of the historical districts of Damascus, in Syria which was called mini-Istanbul during the period of the Ottoman rule. He was raised in an Arab style house situated opposite the famous public al-Ward Bathhouse. This house stands there to the present day.M. Amin Sheikho was still young when his father, the merchant Ismael Sheikho, departed this world. Mohammad Saleem, the only and elder brother of Mohammad Amin, was assigned as a director of the Military School during the Ottoman rule.EducationAt the age of twelve the boy who was to become the great scholar was enrolled at al-Rashidiya School, he then went on to complete his studies in Amber, the Royal Ottoman Faculty in Damascus. He received many certificates of praise and commendation during the Ottoman rule and then under the reign of King Faisal in Syria. There are many copies of these certificates still preserved in trustworthy hands.AchievementsDuring the period of the Turkish rule, he was head of many police-stations in Damascus and its dependent counties. He was a shining example to all for his unfailing attention to duty, the vitality with which he approached every task, and the high level of achievement in many varied deeds which were of great benefit to mankind.During the French mandate he was appointed a director of the prisons of the citadel of Damascus.When the great Syrian uprising took place against the French forces, he helped the revolutionaries in every conceivable way until they placed the seal of the revolution in his trustworthy hands. Due to his subversive activities he fell foul of the French governor of Syria resulting in an order being issued for his execution; but the Almighty God saved him. During this period he was compliant in many attempts to overthrow French rule.He was the companion of Sheikh Amin Kuftaro for almost twenty years and following his death M. Amin Sheikho followed his footsteps and became the next in succession to guide and teach the disciples of the eminent sheikh.His assemblies were distinguished by the profound level of wisdom with which he imparted his teaching and guidance.He took great care to draw the attention of his followers to beware of the tales of the Israelites which defame the biography of the noble persons, the Envoys of God (pth), and of anything ascribed to them which conflicts their perfection and impeccability.In 1953, the famous coeval philosopher, Sir John Godolphin Bennett came from Britain to visit him. He remained in his company for three weeks that were filled with lengthy dialogues about the religion of Islam and its actuality.Sir John asked M. Amin Sheikho many questions about the exact definition of the ‘spirit’ and the difference between that and the ‘soul’, as well as asking for clarification about Godly Justice, a topic which he found difficult to comprehend. As a result of this visit, Sir John practised Islamic legislation and performed the prayers along with the followers of the scholar.This visit was referred to briefly in the autobiography of Sir John Bennett in his book Witness; but after his death, a book containing special personal recollections written by Sir John was published in 1975 under the title Journeys in Islamic Countries, wherein he spoke in detail about this meeting. In this book he gave a detailed account of the personality and character of M. Amin Sheikho, and of his lectures and disciples. He also mentioned the great benefits he had derived from his life-changing meeting with him.During his lectures M. Amin Mohammad Amin Sheikho pointed frequently to the belief in the return of Jesus Christ (pth), from the Islamic perspective. He also indicated the near advent of this significant world event as, according to his explanations, most of the conditions for this momentous Hour had been fulfilled.This was disclosed in his book: The Envoy of Peace Looms on the Horizon: the Return of Jesus Christ.In referring to his meeting with M. Amin Sheikho, Sir John made mention of this issue in his two books: Witness and Journeys in Islamic Countries.Professor Abdul-Kadir John, alias al-Dayrani, published the book Stories of M. Amin Sheikho wherein he writes in detail about many deeds performed by his teacher, Mohammad Amin Sheikho.One of His PupilsProfessor Abdul-Kadir John, alias al-Dayrani is the best known and most distinguished among the pupils of M. Amin Sheikho. He received a certificate of General Education (a Syrian certificate which included the study of nine different sciences). Prof. al-Dayrani collected and verified more than fifty books which were dictated by M. Amin Sheikho and written on his behalf. Therefore his name is always mentioned in association with the name of Mohammad Amin Sheikho.PublicationsM. Amin Sheikho dictated to his pupils many books about Islam in the Arabic language, some of which have been translated into English and French. The following are just some of these:1- Interpretation of the Great Qur’an (Lights of Descending & Realities of Meaning)2- Interpretation of Am’ma Section of the Qur’an3- Impeccability of Prophets4- Am’ma Encyclopedia (The Compassionate’s Gifts in Interpreting the Qur’an)5- Al-Amin Interpretation of the Great Qur’an (The Previous Nations)6- Visiting the Prophet (cpth) and the Effect of His Love in Elevating the Believing Spirit7- High Grades of Al-Taqwa (Seeing by Al’lah’s Light)—The Jewels of Rules in Explaining the Pillars of Islam8- The Sources of Spring Water in the World9- The Reality of Our Master Mohammad (cpth) Appearing in the Twentieth Century10- Proclaiming God’s Love (The Scientific and Qur’anic Motivations for Halal Slaughter)11- Islam... What is the Veil for? What is Divorce for? What is Polygamy for?12- The West has Liberated Man from Slavery—Did Islam not do the same?13- The Great Scientific Discovery—the Astonishing Reality of the Six Days and the Seven Heavens14- The Amazing Miracle of the Fundamental Verses of the Book in the Twenty-first Century15- Cupping: the Marvelous Medicine that Cures Heart Disease, Paralysis, Haemophilia, Migraine, Sterility and Cancer—A Prophetic Medical Science in its New Perspective16- The Reality of Tamerlane the Great Appears in the Twenty-first Century17- The Envoy of Peace Looms on the Horizon: The Return of Jesus Christ18- Secrets of the Seven Praising Verses19- Goodbye to the Doctor of al-Muqawqis (Cyrus, Patriarch of Alexandria)Radio and TV Programmes- Illuminative Speculations: al-Quds Radio Station broadcasting from Syria- Lights for Humankind: the Lebanese Radio Station al-Tawheed- Cupping, an Arabic Discovery Spreads All over the World and Cupping, a Prophetic Medical Science in Its New Scientific Perspective: Two documentary films which have been broadcast on many world satellite stations such as Iqraa TV, Sharjah, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and others- Proclaiming God’s Love (The Scientific and Qur’anic Motivations for Halal Slaughter): A documentary film that has been broadcast on Iqraa TV, and satellite stations in Al-Sharjah, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and others- The Descent of the Prophets: A computer programmeA Glimpse of his distinguished thoughts and viewsHe disclosed the true meaning of the letters (acronyms) that are reported at the beginning of the Fortresses of the Holy Qur’an, which was not understood by previous Muslim scholars and said that, “Al’lah knows best His Purpose behind them.”He disproved the stories which are ascribed wrongly to the noble Envoy Mohammad (cpth), such as the story of his being affected by the action of magic, the story of cutting his noble chest (cpth), and all that would put him (cpth) in the wrong.He elucidated that the noble Prophets are impeccable in all of their words, actions and deeds.- He was the first in the world to reveal the source of fresh spring and river water, which is the ice of the North and South Poles.- He gave an exact definition of the ‘human spirit’ and clarified the difference between that and the ‘soul’.- He differentiated between the ‘mind’ and ‘thought’.- He talked about al-Azal world, the very beginning of creation in the world of immaterial spirits, and demonstrated the Godly Justice in that world and the reason for the coming of mankind to this world.- He elucidated the wisdom in turning towards al-ka’ba when communicating with God (praying); he explained the reason for fasting and the meaning of the Night of al-Qadr (Evaluation) and how to attain it.- He interpreted from the noble Qur’an how to derive the proportion of Zakat (almsgiving), and determined it as 2.5%.- He revealed the wisdom folded in each ritual of the rites of pilgrimage.- He clarified the benefits of the medical Prophetic commandments about using an enema of amylum suspension, medicinal castor oil, and the application of leeches for medical purposes.- He called attention to certain eminent personalities who had been wronged by history. Specifically he spoke of Tamerlane the famous conqueror who is known to be a blood-thirsty warrior conqueror in the Middle East, while Asian peoples revere him and regard him as a holy man who had spread the religion of Islam in their countries. In this respect, a book was issued by M. Amin Sheikho under the title: The Reality of Tamerlane the Great.Mohammad Amin Sheikho and CuppingThe name of Mohammad Amin Sheikho is always referred to whenever ‘cupping’ is mentioned, for it is he who disclosed its correct rules. Following the death of M. Amin Sheikho his pupil, Prof. Abdul-Kadir al-Dayrani undertook scientific research about this operation with the participation of a large medical team composed of many professors and doctors specialised in various medical ailments. When the results of the analysis of the blood extracted by the cupping operation were declared and many patients were healed completely after being cupped, the procedure soon spread widely and had a wide following in many societies. The results were published in many magazines and journals, and as a result, many medical people began to apply the procedure according to the exact and correct conditions that had been laid down.Mohammad Amin Sheikho and the reason for Mentioning the Name of Al’lah over a CarcassHe emphasised the necessity of mentioning Al’lah’s Name aloud over animals as they are being slaughtered, for when they hear Al’lah’s Name their meat becomes pure and free of any microbes.Prof. al-Dayrani also subjected the ideas of his teacher, M. Amin Sheikho, in this field, to a scientific study. A great number of doctors and university professors carried out scientific research, the like of which had never been attempted before. They took many samples of the meat of cattle, some of which were slaughtered while mentioning Al’lah’s Name aloud over them, while others were slaughtered without the benefit of this blessing. A comparative analysis of the outcome was then carried out. The results of this study were also published in a book issued on behalf of M. Amin Sheikho, entitled, Proclaiming God’s Love (The Scientific and Qur’anic Motivations for Halal Slaughter.Mrs. Salma Estwani, the BBC correspondent in Syria at that time, announced the scientific results of this study and interviewed the doctors and researchers who carried it out.Also, after revealing these results, many signboards were posted in Damascus streets on which it was written, ‘How terrible! Is it true that we Syrians eat microbes through our food?’ And on the front of the citadel of Damascus, a large sign was displayed on which was printed: ‘The Great Syrian Humane Scholar Mohammad Amin Sheikho.’

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Islamic Education for Youths

Level Two

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Authored by

The Great Humane Eminent Scholar

Mohammad Amin Sheikho

(His soul has been sanctified by Al’lah)

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Checked and Introduced by

Prof. A. K. John Alias Al-Dayrani

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Assisted in the translation and language checking:

Mr. Chouh Harouna Najah

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In the Name of God, the All-Compassionate, the All-Merciful

Offering…

From the Divine Heaven of the great Prophet Mohammad (cpth: Communication with Al’lah and Peace are Through Him) the sympathetic, the lenient and merciful who offered his soul and life for his people … Perfect and complete communication with Al’lah is through him, and the blessings of Al’lah are upon his family, his pure companions and those who succeeded him with goodness, purity…We offer this new blessing program:

In the Name of God, the All-Compassionate, the All-Merciful

Introduction

Praise be to God, the Provider of the worlds, perfect and complete communication with God is through the best of the Creatures, our Prophet Mohammad who was sent as the great Mercy to the worlds and also through his family, his companions and anyone who follows his guidance till the Day of Resurrection.

My honorable teacher:

This blessed program is prepared for teaching students and providing them with the highest culture based on the knowledge which is derived from the word of God the Almighty and from the holy Prophet’s (cpth) explanation of Al’lah’s words. By this Divine knowledge, the student will be prepared for disciplining himself according to the high moralities and virtues, furnishing it with Divine perfection to achieve success in this world and in the hereafter.

The importance of this subject ((Islamic education)) is that it is derived from the interpretation of the holy Qur’an by the great humane eminent scholar M. Amin Sheikho whom God the Almighty bestowed His light upon, due to his closeness to God, his great love to the Prophet (cpth) and his high mercy, got from God the Almighty, to his brothers in humanity. He is the light shining the way to the generations to lead them to real happiness through the Book of Al’lah and the light that guides human beings by removing them from darkness to Al’lah’s Light.

Dear teacher, you will find in this program these basic important points:

Firstly: The illustration of the perfection of God the Almighty, the clarification of His compassion to His creatures, His justice in His creatures, the disproof of all the negative ideas which are settled in people’s minds and their negative speeches which contradict the Justice, Compassion and all Perfection of God. God says: ((And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Al’lah, so call Him by them, and leave the company of those who belie or deny (or utter impious speech against) His Names. They will be requited for what they used to do.)) [Fortress [1] Al Araf, Verse 180]

Secondly: The clarification about the perfection of God Messengers (peace be upon them) that God the Almighty witnesses their holiness, purity and their impeccability in His holy book and makes them as great examples to the human beings to follow them, and disproving any falsehood or interpretation which are against their exaltation and high rank. That is according to His high saying: ((They are those whom God has guided. So follow their guidance)) [Fortress Al An’am, Verse 90]

Thirdly: A call for us to apply God legislation (The instructions of the Holy Qur’an) and to be devoted wholeheartedly to God the Almighty. In addition to warning human beings of following their spirit’s forbidden desires hoping good rewards from God, God says: ((It will not be in accordance with your desires (Muslims), nor those of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), whosoever works evil, will have the recompense thereof, and he will not find any protector or helper besides Al’lah)) . [Fortress An Nisa I, Verse 123]

And the holy Prophet says: ‘A courteous, is he who subjected his spirit and works for after death, while the incapable is he whose spirit follows its desires hoping good rewards from God’ [Reported by Attirmizi]

Fourthly: Guiding students to the right belief steps according to what the holy Prophet (cpth) had explained to his noble companions from the holy book of God the Almighty. So no one’s heart can be associated with the gaiety of faith without being upright to the commands of God and having an inner prohibiting sanction in himself against committing evil. God the Almighty mentions that in His holy saying: ((...and whosoever believes in Al’lah, He guides his heart …)) [Fortress Al Taghabun, Verse 11.]

Fifthly: Venerating and exalting the holy Prophet (cpth), clarifying his greatness according to his rank of his closeness to God then guiding to the way of attaining his real love and explaining what the fruits of this holy love are: such as getting closer to Al’lah the Almighty and gaining in heart the perfection stain from God the Owner of all Sublime Perfections. God says: ((…So those who believe in him (Muhammad cpth), honour him, help him, and follow the light which has been sent down with him, it is they who will be successful)) .[Fortress Al Araf, Verse 157]

So for that reason, all the dearest brothers ((teachers)) should study this program (book) comprehensively before they teach it, noting that it is prepared in a very easy way. The teacher should explain the holy Verse s firstly in Arabic language if he can and if the students know some Arabic that will help the student to understand the meaning of the Verse s then the whole fortress completely.

Some stories of the Eminent Scholar M. A. Sheikho are mentioned in it to enrich the atmosphere with sublime guidance during teaching. These sublime stories teach the student how to think, how to be brave, wise and unselfish, and illustrate to him that God grants the real knowledge only to he who uses sincerely his thinking in getting close to Him and helps others as much as he can. God the Almighty provides him with the Divine knowledge and helps him. God’s provision to someone is according to the degree of his humanitarian hard work, and God is the most Giver, He is the Owner of the great favor

Introduced by

Prof. A. K John Al-Dayrani

Part of Memorization and Interpretation.

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The Holy Qur’an separates the Right from the Wrong.

The Holy Qur’an explains the way of happiness and sadness for human being to differentiate between good and bad.

The Holy Qur’an contains the following:

The denotation of; There is no God except Al’lah, the explanation of the true way and warnings from the wrong ways.

Lesson One

Interpretation of Fortress 104 (Self-indulger)

(Al-Humaza Fortress)

I seek refuge in God from the cursed Satan

In the Name of God, the All-Compassionate, the All-Merciful

1. ((Woe to every traducer and gossipmonger)).

2. ((Who amasses riches and hoards them)).

3. ((Thinking that his riches will make him last forever)) !

4. ((By no means! He will most certainly be flung into the destroyer)).

5. ((What will enable you to perceive what the destroyer is)) ?

6. ((It is the kindled Fire of Al’lah)),

7. ((Which penetrates deep into hearts;))

8. ((Surely it will be closed upon them)).

9. ((In columns outstretched)).

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The previous Fortress has revealed what happened to the army of the elephant, who took the actions that they took motivated by the desire to obtain money in order to enjoy the worldly life.

This current noble Fortress shows us that a person who likes the worldly life and who is engaged in amassing riches will be on the receiving end of woe and destruction, and they will get nothing but fire in the hereafter. God says:

Verse no. 1

1. ((Woe to every traducer and gossipmonger))

((Woe)): this is when someone is afflicted with evil and destruction, making them woeful and agonized, even if they have amassed great riches or have huge influence and power.

However, who is it that will suffer this woe?

The Almighty explains this by saying: ((to every traducer and gossipmonger.))

Who is the ((traducer)) ? In Arabic, the ‘traducer’ is ‘Humazah’, which is derived from a root word that signifies prodding and pushing. It can be applied to the act of spurring a horse. When applied to humanity, ‘Humazah’ refers to a person who prods his spirit to sink into love for the worldly life. They seek the false garnish of this world, just as the spur sinks into the belly of the horse.

As for the ((gossipmonger)), which is ‘Lumazah’ in Arabic, it applies to a person who carps at others. Describing such people, God says: ((Those who carp at those of the believers who give voluntarily for God’s Sake, and those who can find nothing to give except the fruits of their labour: so they scoff at them; Al’lah causes their scoffing to rebound on themselves, and for them there is a painful torment)) [2]

However, in this Verse the ((gossipmonger)) is not meant to be the person who carps at people, disclosing their faults; instead it refers to the person who carps at themselves through the stinginess, miserliness, oppression, envy and other spiritual faults which they fasten to their own spirit. These are all faults which arise from loving this lower life.

In short, what we understand from this Verse is that the ((traducer)) –who becomes immersed in loving this life– and the ((gossipmonger)) –who brings faults upon themselves– will both be afflicted with destruction, evil and disaster.

The next Verse; gives more details as regards the ‘Humazah’ and ‘Lumazah’. He (Glory to Him) says:

Verse no. 2

2. ((Who amasses riches and hoards them)).

The phrase ((hoards them (riches))) means to make them a provision for living. Thus, one of the characteristics of a person who is immersed in love for this lower life is to amass money and hoard it, all the while thinking that they have ensured a comfortable life and perpetual happiness for themselves.

Yet, the Almighty told them otherwise, saying:

Verse no. 3

3. ((Thinking that his riches will make him last forever)) !

In this Verse, there is a scolding and a warning for this person. It poses the question: does this person think that their money will make them last forever, so that they will not meet death?

The Almighty presents the end of this unfortunate person after their death, saying:

Verse no. 4

4((By no means! He will most certainly be flung into the destroyer)).

((By no means)) in Arabic is ((Kalla)), which is a word of deterrence. This Verse means that things will not go as this inattentive person –who relies on this lower life– supposes; their money does not make them immortal, and there is no doubt that they shall be flung to the destroyer.

The destroyer indicates everything vehement which weakens and destroys people.

This Verse tells us that this person will be thrown into what will destroy them.

Then, the Almighty clarifies the great significance of this destroyer, saying:

Verse no. 5

5. ((What will enable you to perceive what the destroyer is)) ?

You do not know what the destroyer is. If you knew what it was, you would have not been engaged in this life or applied yourself so eagerly to the love of this life.

The Almighty explains the destroyer by saying:

Verse no. 6

6. ((It is the kindled Fire of Al’lah)).

The destroyer is the Fire of Al’lah, and the Almighty has ascribed it to Himself so as to demonstrate its power.

The ((kindled)) refers to what is burning and flaming. God revealed its action, saying:

Verse no. 7

7 ((Which penetrates deep into hearts;))

That is, the cores of spirits.

The burning of this fire will be directed towards the core of the spirit and poured upon it.

The Almighty showed the great heat and burning of this Fire from which those dirty spirits will suffer when He says:

Verse no. 8

8. ((Surely it will be closed upon them)).

This Fire will be closed upon those spirits; that is, it will envelop and will surround them on all sides.

Showing how the Fire will pour down upon those spirits, God says:

Verse no. 9

9. ((In columns outstretched)).

The word ((columns)) indicates everything that is in a straight line.

For example, a goldsmith directs the flame of the fire over the jewel as he shapes it, because its straightness increases its burning and its effect.

The word ((columns)) comes in the plural to reveal that this Fire will be outstretched and directed towards these spirits on many sides, and thereby it will hit them on all sides so that they will not find any way to escape.

We seek refuge in God from the love of this lower life, so that this Fire will not be a requisite for our own treatment.

Exercise

Memorize Fortress Al-Humaza very well with your teacher in your school and cooperate with your friends and family at home trying to memorize it very well and to understand its great interpretation.

Questions

1- What is the meaning of the word ((Woe)) mentioned at the beginning of the Holy Fortress?

2- What do these words ((Rowel, gossipmonger)) mean?

3- What is the right way to succeed and lead a happy and joyful life?

4- This Holy Fortress proves that, the love of wealth and striving for treasure lead to the destroyer. What is this destroyer?

Lesson Two

Interpretation of Fortress 103 (A Lifetime)

(Al-’Asr Fortress)

I seek refuge in God from the cursed Satan

In the Name of God, the All-Compassionate, the All-Merciful

1. ((And [3](consider) the lifetime!))

2. ((Most certainly, humanity is in a state of loss,))

3. ((Except for those who believe and render good deeds, and then exhort each other to the truth, and exhort each other to fortitude.))

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After the Almighty God has mentioned that immersion in and love of this destruction life will lead a person to their and will throw them into God’s burning Fire in Al-Humaza Fortress, in this Fortress He wanted to warn us against wasting our lifetime uselessly.

He clarifies to us that our lifetime is a valuable treasure, and so if we spend it enjoying this world and its embellishments, we will lose out greatly and miss out everything. Therefore God says:

Verse no. 1

1. ((And the lifetime!))

The word ‘the lifetime’ (‘al-’Asr’ in Arabic) also means ‘extraction’, and indicates the period of time during which a nation or an individual exists in this life. In this time everything in their spirits is extracted and comes into existence. Accordingly, ‘al-’Asr’ has many meanings, such