GUIDE 2 GOODNESS



Too busy to attend religious classes during the school semester? Or maybe you're looking for a spiritual boost during a hectic semester with deadlines looming over you. Whatever the case, G2G has the answer for you! We invite asatizah and esteemed speakers to conduct sessions on campus to encourage the NUS Muslim community to come together to learn Islamic knowledge in an easy and welcoming way. ​


If you've always wanted to attend religious classes but found it challenging to attend by yourself, then this is the perfect chance for you! You get to bring friends along and attend our sessions together. (Pssst... there's food too!)


But don't worry! Our sessions aren't like your lectures in school: there are no pre-requisites nor are they serious or boring. Instead, they are light-hearted yet full of wisdom and beautiful advice. You'll leave feeling spiritually nourished and rejuvenated.​


FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

WHAT TO EXPECT?



  1. Good food: If you come to G2G, there'll surely be good food! Even if you can't make it for the session, you may come by to join us for a meal. We have had delicious meals from The Malayan Council as well as tasty desserts from Want Some Pies.

  2. Good company: If you do decide to stay, then stay for the good company. From our warm, approachable asatizah, to fellow students from different faculties. Bring along your friends and make new ones! It will surely be a night of blessed company.

  3. Good vibes: If you are worried about the vibes, fret not as G2G ensures only good vibes from its committee, community and our beloved asatizah. Come as you are, there's room for everyone!


THEMES



Guide2Goodness (G2G) is a ground-up initiative of the NUS Muslim Society (NUSMS) that aims to provide classes held on campus which focuses on the sciences of Islamic Spirituality (taṣawwuf) and Islamic Sacred Knowledge.​


In semester 1, the theme was ‘Presence of the Heart’ where G2G seeked to make the participants more mindful of their spiritual state and provide guidance on self-rectification and growth.


In Semester 2, the theme was ‘Presence of the Heart in Worship’ where G2G aimed to motivate us in our practice of taṣawwuf through studying the spiritual dimensions of worship, the lives of ʾawliyāʾ and the practice of ziyārah. We therefore hope that this series inculcates a greater presence of heart in our efforts to become good Muslims with a strong iman and good akhlāq.



THE JOURNEY



This 4-part series with Ustaz Nasrullah in semester 1 aimed to serve as a gentle and welcoming introduction to the concepts tasawwuf while also providing them with practical steps to take in their self-rectification and growth.


The 4 sessions touched on the following topics:

1. ‘Cosmic Wonder: Grasping Reality’

2. ‘The Orbit Within: Nurturing the Self’

3. ‘The Milkyway: Mapping to our Eternal Abode’

4. ‘The Full Moon: Our Guiding Light, Prophet Muhammad صلى'


All 4 sessions were very beneficial for the audience. They enjoyed the final session where they wrote a letter to Rasulصلى الله عليه وسلم ,they felt the connection and love for Rasul صلى الله عليه وسلم.



LORE OF LIGHT



This 3-part series with Ustaz Mukhtar and Ustaz Muhsin Hamzah in semester 2, aimed to motivate us in our practice of taṣawwuf through studying the spiritual dimensions of worship, the lives of ʾawliyāʾ and the practice of ziyārah. We therefore hope that this series inculcates a greater presence of heart in our efforts to become good Muslims with a strong iman and good akhlāq.


The first topic was, ‘Rays of Righteousness: Learning from the Lives of the Awliya’ by Ustaz Muhsin Hamzah where the aim was to gain inspiration from the life of Sultanul ʾawliyāʾ Shaykh ʾAbdul Qādir Jīlanī (q.s) and addressing questions of how he gained that rank: his seeking of knowledge, mujāhada, akhlāq; how was his love for Rasulullahصلى الله عليه وسلم ;?Why was he loved by his community?; What can we learn from his traits?


The second topic was, ‘ Radiance of the Heart: Spiritual Dimensions of Ablution & Prayer’ by Ustaz Mukhtar where the aim was to uncover significance, secrets & spiritual benefits of purification and prayer to motivate the community to apply these in our lives. Ustaz referred to Bidayatul Hidayah which really helped the audience to follow through and also have something to refer back to when they return to their homes.


The final topic to conclude the whole year was, ‘Beacons of Light: The Sunnah of Ziyarah ‘Awliya’. A very beautiful session with remembrance of Allah and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلمand the ‘Awliya. We had a quiet Ziyarah where we connected to the ‘Awliya by constantly reciting ‘la ilaha illAllah’ in our hearts. At the end of the session there was a short reflection where we learnt from one another.​



WHY JOIN?





If you join the G2G family as a committee member, you can expect to serve the NUS Muslim community while learning beneficial skills and knowledge in various areas such as marketing, administration, content creation, outreach, graphic design, emceeing and Islamic spirituality.



Follow us