09 Jamadil Akhir 1432H

1. 09 Jamadil Akhir 1432H / 13 Mei 2011 “THE YOUTHS DURING THE PERIOD OF THE PROPHET S.A.W AS A ROLE MODEL ”

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3. Youth… Youth is the age of pride for each individual. In the eye of the society, youth represents youngness, sturdiness, nimbleness, sweetness, happiness, perfection and beauty. This is because the youth is the most dominant and influential group and they have high physical and mental strength. 3

4. Inheritor to leadership and life The life of youth is developed through the Holy Quran and Tradition. The Holy Quran and sirah has recorded the story of the youths who have struggled for excellence. For example, the Holy Quran mentioned the story of seven youths who have strong faith in Allah swt.. King Daqyanus has threatened to execute all of them if they refused to worship idol. However, they refused and held strongly to their faith. 4

5. Al-Kahfi: 18, 13-14 “We relate to thee their story in truth: they were youths who believed in their Lord, And We advanced them in guidance. We gave strength to their hearts. Behold, they stood up and said: “Our Lord is The Lord of the heavens and the earth: never shall we call upon any god other than Him: if we did, we should indeed have uttered an enormity!”. 5

6. When the Prophet s.a.w was 40 years old Saidina Abu Bakar r.a. was 37 years old. Saidina Umar r.a was 27 years old. Saidina Uthman r.a. was 34 years old. Saidina Ali r.a. was 10 years old. Jaafar Bin Abi Talib r.a.was appointed as the head of delegation to migrate from Mecca to Ethopia when he was 20 years old. Mus’ab bin Umair was 24 years old when he was sent by the Prophet (p.b.u.h) as his representative to do dakwah at Yathrib (Madinah). 6

7. Umar Bin Abdul Aziz was appointed by al-Walid Bin Abd Malik as the governor of Madinah when he was 26. He was appointed as the khalifah when he was 36 years. Usamah Bin Zaid was appointed as the army commander to liberate Palestine when he was 18 years old. Imam Syafie was given the trust to give legal rulings by his teacher who was the mufti when he was 15. Muhammad al-Fateh conquered Constantinople when he was 21. 7

8. The youths who have strong faith To defend Islam. Harun Al-Rasyid:- One of the Abbasid caliphates who showed the world the spaciousness of the Islamic power. . Uqbah Bin Nafi’:- Prayed to Allah S.W.T at the western end of atlantic ocean beach, ”O Allah, if not because of this wide ocean which has become the obstacle, for sure I would conquer the world in spreading Your Word, O My Lord, witness”. 8

9. On the other hand, in the Eastern Horizon, Qutaibah al-Baakhily kept on conquering until he reached Mainland China. At one point, his friend lamentably counseled him ,”O Qutaibah, when are you going to stop this struggle of yours, in fact you have conquered Turkey and have endured many obstacles”. However, with strong spirit and glowing faith, Qutaibah replied,”I am confident with the help of Allah S.W.T. I will go on because all of the equipment will be useless when the time has passed”. 9

10. To maximise self potential There are 873,238 youths in the Malaysian public and private universities and from that number, about 26,000 are in UTM. These valuable assets need to be protected , nurtured, guided and educated so that they can show the beauty of Islam in their daily lives. 10

11. Some Islamic scholars state that the best gift Allah has given man is his youth. Youth is the productive period, to develop and to build. 11 (Surah al-Rum: 54)

12. The role played by the youths in the collective work culture can trigger change in the society. The history of the world from time to time has shown that young people or youths have emerged as one collective force which involved directly in various societal activities. This involvement has enabled the youth to play certain roles in the changes experienced by a certain society. 12

13. Youths nowadays are exposed to many social problems (drug abuse, crime, illicit sex, run away from home, abuse, bribery, and loafing). If these social problems are not prevented It will destroy the country. Youth development programme should aim towards developing a society of youths who are believers, pious, have good manners, have dignity, sincere and excellent. 13

14. The Five Basics should be followed if youths want to attain success in this world and hereafter: Strong faith Sincerity Strong desire Work hard Sacrifice 14

15. Towards maturity & stability Require stimulus, guidance, trust and cooperation from the adult community. Without support, the youths would fail to utilise all the strength, nimbleness and specialties which they have. 15

16. “Has taajub thy Lord of a young man who has no bias thinking”

17. 10 companions who were guaranteed of the paradise. Saidina Abu Bakar was known for is truthfulness (????) and generosity (????) Saidina Umar al-Khattab was known for his bravery (????) Saidina Usman Ibnu Affan was known for his modesty (????) and gentleness Saidina Ali Bin Abu Talib was known for his knowledge and nimbleness at the battleground. SaidinaTalhah Bin Ubaidillah was known of his love of Islam. 17

18. Saidina al-Zubair Ibnu al-Awwam was known for his leadership and autority. Saidina Abdul Rahman Ibnu Auf was known for his sacrifice of property Saidina Saad Bin Abu Waqqas was known for his military leadership Saidina Abu Ubaidah Ibnu al-Jarrah was known for his honesty Saidina Said Bin Zaid was known for his noble characteristics 18

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22. O servant of Allah, remember that this world is a place for temporary lodging. Truly, hereafter is the everlasting and permanent abode. So let us devote to Allah for obtaining happiness and escape from the punishment of hellfire. 

23. Allah says in Surah Al Ahzab verse 56:

24. Which means: Indeed Allah confers blessing upon the prophet and His angels (ask Him to do so). O! You who have believed, ask Allah to confer blessing upon him and ask Allah to grant him peace.

26. Let us pray that Allah SWT accept the khalifah of Rasulullah s.a.w Sayyidina Abu Bakr al-Siddiq r.a., Sayyidina Umar al-Khattab r.a., Sayyinda Uthman ibn Affan r.a., Sayyidina Ali ibn Abi Thalib r.a.

27. And to his companions who struggle to uphold the religion of Allah, also to his uncles Sayyidina Hamzah and Sayyidina Abbas r.a. and to his granchildren Sayyidina Hassan and Sayyidina Hussain r.a., his daughters sayyidatina Fatimah al-Zahraa’, his wives Sayyidatina Khadijah and Sayyidatina Aisyah r.a. and the other wives. Followed by his family, companions, followers of the companions and those who come after them from time to time until the end of the world.

29. O Allah, forgive the Muslims and the believers, whether surviving or deceased. O Allah, grant us guidance, strength, prosperity and help the leaders of the Muslim countries especially your servant Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Sultan and ruler for the State of Johor Darul Takzim.

30. To Raja Zarith Sofea Binti Al Marhum Sultan Idris Shah, Tengku Ismail Ibnu Sultan Ibrahim, Tengku Mahkota Johor and, the Prince and Princess, the royal kinship, and all Muslims.