Fri, 30 October 2009, 8pm | English

Darul Arqam (The Galaxy)

Darul Arqam (Muslim Converts Association)

Ustaz Muhammad Haniff Hassan

Lectures

Fees: Free

LESSON FROM THE SACRIFICES OF PROPHETS ABRAHAM & ISHMAEL (PEACE BE UPON THEM)

In the Qur'an, Chapter Al-Saffat (Those who set the ranks) verses 99-110, Allah explains one of the most heroic stories of all times - the story of Abraham and his son, Ishmael (peace be upon them). Beginning with a prayer by Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) pleading to Allah to grant him a son and ending with the substitution of a ram for the sacrifice instead of his young son, Prophet Ishmael (pbuh). Even though he had tremendous love for his son, Prophet Abraham (pbuh) stayed true to his conviction and love for Allah and relayed the dream to his son. Without hesitation, Prophet Ishmael (pbuh) asked his father to do as he was commanded. Even his mother encouraged the two of them to proceed. This exemplary act of faith and self-sacrifice is worth pondering for generations to come. In this lecture, the speaker will share with the audience the wisdom behind the sacrifices of the Prophets Abraham and Ishmael, the Mother Hajar (pbuh), how we can apply these lessons in our lives and also the reward promised by Allah for them.

USTAZ MUHAMMAD HANIFF BIN HASSAN

Muhammad Haniff Bin Hassan is an Associate Research Fellow and Ph.D. candidate at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS). He holds a M.Sc. in Strategic Studies at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Nanyang Technological University. He received his early education in Aljunied Islamic School. He then continued his tertiary education at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, National University of Malaysia, with honours in Syar`iah and Civil law.

Mr. Haniff is also active in social activities as a member of the Islamic Religious Council Appeal Board, HSBC Insurance Islamic Advisory Board, Management Committee of Al-Irsyad Islamic School, Resource Panel for Government Parliamentary Committee (Defence and Foreign Affairs) and Political Film Consultative Committee. He writes extensively in Berita Harian (a local Malay newspaper) and has also published articles in The Straits Times. He has published six books in his name and helped publish two books for PERGAS and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. He has a blog to counter misinterpretation of jihad by groups like Al-Qaeda at http://counterideology.multiply.com .

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Darul Arqam (The Galaxy)