# Dars 2 - Dars-e-Hadith by Mufti Zahid Hussain - Type: Lecture - By: TheSunniWay - Extent: 19 min - Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gR5pUKpUNQ - Original source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gR5pUKpUNQ - Canonical URL: https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain - Publisher: Noor E Nabi (https://noorenabi.org) This lecture details the foundational concepts of *Islam*, *iman*, and *ihsan* as presented in the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad. It explains that Islam consists of the *shahada*, the five daily prayers, *zakat*, fasting in Ramadan, and the Hajj for those with the physical and financial means to perform it. Iman is defined as belief in Allah, His angels (*mala'ika*), His books, His messengers, the final day, and *qadr* (destiny), including both its good and evil aspects. The work emphasizes that all things are created by Allah, and rejecting the belief in destiny is considered a grave error. The lecture further explores *ihsan* as the attainment of *ikhlas* (sincerity) in worship. It teaches that one should worship Allah as if seeing Him directly, and if that level of consciousness is not achieved, one must remain aware that Allah is constantly watching. This state of awareness is described as a means to transform all aspects of life into worship, provided the intention is to serve Allah. The work also provides guidance on maintaining focus during prayer by visualizing the *Kaaba*, the *Pulsirat*, the presence of the Prophet, and the proximity of the angel of death and Allah Himself. --- ## Key topics & takeaways ### Islam - **Definition of Islam** — the work defines Islam as testifying to the *shahada*, establishing the five daily prayers, giving *zakat*, fasting during Ramadan, and performing Hajj once in a lifetime if able ([7:18](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=438)) ### Iman - **Components of iman** — faith requires belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the final day, and destiny ([1:26](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=86)) - **Belief in angels** — *mala'ika* is the plural of *malak*, meaning angel ([1:26](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=86)) - **Belief in scriptures** — this includes the *suhuf-e-ashara* revealed to Ibrahim, the *Taurat*, the *Injil*, the *Zabur*, and all other revealed scriptures ([1:26](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=86)) - **Definition of a messenger** — the term *rasul* includes all *ambiya-e-kiram*, though the work notes a distinction in the *jumhur* opinion where every *rasul* is a *nabi* but not every *nabi* is a *rasul* ([3:07](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=187)) - **Imam Abu Hanifa’s position** — the work notes that Imam Abu Hanifa considers *rasul* and *nabi* to be synonymous ([3:07](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=187)) - **Belief in destiny** — *qadr* means that which has been predetermined by Allah, and it is mandatory to believe that both good and evil are from Him ([3:07](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=187)) - **The Qadariya sect** — the work identifies this group as those who rejected the belief in *qadr* and claims they were regarded as *kafir* by the *ulama* ([3:07](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=187)) - **Creation of the pen** — the first thing Allah created was the *qalam* from the *nur* of the Prophet, which was then ordered to write everything that was and would be on the *Lauh-e-Mahfuz* ([4:41](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=281)) - **The Quran and destiny** — the Quran is described as a brief manifestation of the information written on the *Lauh-e-Mahfuz*, sent down over 23 years ([4:41](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=281)) - **Difference from Christian belief** — the work distinguishes the Islamic view that both good and evil destiny come from Allah from the Christian view that evil originates from *shaitan* ([7:18](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=438)) - **Iman-e-mufassal** — the work lists the full declaration of faith: *Amantu billahi wa mala'ikatihi wa kutubihi wa rusulihi wal yawmil akhiri wal qadri khairihi wa sharrihi minallahi ta'ala wal ba'thi ba'dal maut* ([8:53](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=533)) ### Ihsan - **Definition of ihsan** — the work equates *ihsan* with *ikhlas*, meaning purity and sincerity of intention in worship ([10:09](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=609)) - **Nature of worship** — worship is an *ihsan* upon oneself, as Allah is free from the need of His creation ([10:09](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=609)) - **The standard of sincerity** — one should worship Allah as if seeing Him, or at least with the constant awareness that He is watching ([11:38](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=698)) - **Intention in daily life** — every action can become worship if the intention is to serve the command of Allah ([11:38](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=698)) - **Visualization during prayer** — the work suggests imagining the *Kaaba* in front, standing on the *Pulsirat*, the presence of the Prophet, the angel of death behind, and the proximity of Allah ([14:28](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=868)) ### The Hour - **Knowledge of the Day of Judgment** — the Prophet stated that the one being questioned about the timing of the hour knows no more than the one asking ([17:04](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-dars-2-dars-e-hadith-by-mufti-zahid-hussain?t=1024)) --- From the Noor E Nabi library. 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