“Ustaz Zul, can I learn the Hikam book from you…?” Azlan’s greeting stopped Zul from his thoughts. Zulyadain who was by his side smiled at him too. Both holding the Hikam book close to their chests. They wanted to learn from Zul. Since the beginning of his studies in Syria, Zul is among Malaysian students […]
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“Did Zul go to visit any of his Arab friends in Syria? I’m curious as to the custom of people there. You told me about Zul’s visit to Syeikh Sadiq Habannakah’s house during Eid. It was so much fun. It was as if I could see the various scrumptious types of food served!” Sarah exclaimed […]
Weekends are among the days on which Zul is free in Damascus. Considering there is nothing of importance planned that day, Zul decided to go to Marjeh Square. The square was built during the Ottoman era at the end of the 19th century. He had tried to invite several of his friends such as Fuad […]
“Blessed audiences by Allah SWT. Islam started to spread to Medina in that year. As promised, a group of the Ansar arrived with an envoy of twelve naqib who met at Al-‘Aqabah. This meeting is known as the First ‘Aqabah Agreement (al-‘Aqabah al-Ula)…” Syeikh Dr Muhammad Sa’id Ramadhan al-Buti that night was teaching Fiqh al-Sirah, […]
Through the lesson by Syeikh Sadiq Habannakah al-Maidani, Zul was introduced to a broader view in understanding the fiqh of madhhab Syafie. Syeikh Sadiq Habannakah is the brother of Syeikh Hasan Habannakah. He is undeniably a very famous scholar in Fiqh Syafie and the residents in Syria considered him as the Syeikhul Islam for madhhab […]
Most Syrian scholars are gifted by Allah SWT with the expertise and comprehensive knowledge in fiqh and usul fiqh. Zul took full advantage of the opportunity of his stay in Syria to learn from several of the most famous and renowned scholars there. Among the first of his teachers is Syeikh Dr Mustafa Sa’id al-Khin […]
In the early morning, Zul, Azli and Hazman were all standing in wait in front of Majma’ al-‘Ilmi al-‘Ali (MIA) at al-Aqsab Mosque (Jami’ Sadat), Damascus. It is an educational institution which was founded by Syeikh Prof Dr Muhammad Abdullatif Soleh al-Farfour who is also the acting dean. He is a member of Lajnah Majma’ […]
The sun has started to shine since 6.30 in the morning. Zul, Azli, and Hazman are all up and smartly dressed prepared to go to the Syrian Embassy in Amman. There’s only a week left before Muslims celebrate Eidulfitri. Thus, all of the matters needed to be done as soon as possible to avoid their […]
“I bet Zul had a lot of fun he went to visit and go sightseeing in Jordan,” Sarah suddenly interjects when Grandpa Aki was telling his story. Grandpa Aki reaches and took the corn fritters and eats them. “Of course, it was fun. The more places we go to, the more experiences we’ll have,” Grandpa […]
In 1989 – 1993 Zul was in Medina. In 1994, Zul begins his journey for knowledge of Syria. Once again, Telaga Batin Airport and Subang International Airport is left behind as he headed to Jordan a transit place before he continues his journey and enter Syria. Zul thinks back to his first memory of seeing […]