If the Prophet came to visit you

I wonder……………………

If Prophet Muhammad visited you

Just for a day or two,

If he came unexpectedly,

I wonder what you would do?

Oh I know you would give your nicest room,

To such an honored guest,

And you would serve him your very best.

You would be the very best,

Cause you’re glad to have him there,

That serving him in your home

Would be a joy without compare.

But…when you see him coming

Would you meet him at the door

With your arms outstretched in welcome,

To your visitor?

Or…would you have to change your clothes

before you let him in?

Or hide some magazines and put

The Quran where they had been?

Would you still watch those movies,

Or your T.V. set?

Or would you switch it off,

Before he gets upset.

Would you turn off the radio,

And hope he had not heard?

And wish that you did not utter

your last loud hasty word?

Would you hide your wordly music,

And instead take out Hadith books?

Could you let him walk right in,

Or would you rush about?

And I wonder…if the Prophet spent, a day or two with you,

Would you go on doing the things you always do?

Would you go right on and say the things You always say?

Would life for you continue

As it does from day to day?

Would your family conversations,

Keep up their ususal pace?

And would you find it hard each meal,

To say a table grace?

Would you keep up each and every prayer?

Without putting on a frown?

And would you always jump up early,

For Fajr at dawn?

Would you sing the songs you always sing?

And read the book you read?

And let him know the things on which,

Your mind and spirit feed?

Would you take the Prophet with you,

Everywhere you plan to go?

Or, would you maybe change your plans,

Just for a day or so?

Would you be glad to have him meet,

Your very closest friends?

Or, would you hope they stay away,

Until his visit ends?

Would you be glad to have him stay,

Forever on and on?

Or would you sigh with great relief,

When he at last was gone?

It might be intresting to know,

The things that you would do.

If Prophet Muhammad, came,

To spend some time with you.

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Remarks on some Fasting People

All praises and thanks be to Allah alone, and peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Prophet after whom there is no other Prophet.

 

Our issue in the following lines will focus on some remarks to be avoided by fasting people; so that their fasting is a correct, complete and accepted one; and to reap the desired benefits and the many blessings of the holy Month.

 

It is noted that some people grumble upon the approaching of the holy month of Ramadan. They wish it would end quickly. You do not see them delighting when it comes, nor do they think of its virtues and blessings.

 

On the contrary, they receive it with pain and regret as if the one of them regards his fasting as favor upon Allah and people.

 

In such a state, you can see him easily irritated, much resenting for the least of reasons; so he does not tolerate the slightest word or negotiation.

 

To act like this contradicts the wisdom of fasting, and the manners of our righteous ancestors. They used to delight when Ramadan approaches. They were used to fasting, in other than Ramadan, some days of the week or the month to purify their souls, to get closer to their Lord, to practice the difficulty of the mission, and to achieve the good decent life.

 

How can we compare those people who grumble over the coming of the month to our righteous ancestors who have purified the corners of the earth from polytheism and injustice, and have filled the earth with faith and justice?

 

It is worthy of Muslims to welcome Ramadan happily and eagerly. One must determine to fast and to stay the night praying and remembering Allah, and to fill it with righteous deeds. So, if he lives up to the month and survives it he would be aided to fulfill his intention, and if he dies he would be rewarded by his intention {Say: “In the Bounty of Allâh, and in His Mercy (i.e. Islâm and the Qur’ân); - therein let them rejoice.” That is better than what (the wealth) they amass.} [Surat Yûnus 10:58],

 

{قُلْ بِفَضْلِ اللَّـهِ وَبِرَحْمَتِهِ فَبِذَٰلِكَ فَلْيَفْرَحُوا هُوَ خَيْرٌ مِّمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ} يونس: 58

 

 

Transliteration: Qul bifadli Allahi wabirahmatihi fabithalika falyafrahoo huwa khayrun mimma yajmaAAoona

 

{And whosoever leaves his home as an emigrant unto Allâh and His Messenger, and death overtakes him, his reward is then surely incumbent upon Allâh.}[Surat An-Nisâ’ 4:100].

 

{وَمَن يَخْرُجْ مِن بَيْتِهِ مُهَاجِرًا إِلَى اللَّـهِ وَرَسُولِهِ ثُمَّ يُدْرِكْهُ الْمَوْتُ فَقَدْ وَقَعَ أَجْرُهُ عَلَى اللَّـهِ} النساء: 100

 

Transliteration: waman yakhruj min baytihi muhajiran ila Allahi warasoolihi thumma yudrikhu almawtu faqad waqaAAa ajruhu AAala Allahi

 

It is worth noting that some people fast by imitation and indulgence because they don’t see in fasting more than this meaning.

 

There is no doubt that these people are wrong, and that they do not understand the meaning of fasting. They should fast out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards (not for showing off), and in glorification to Allah’s rituals. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has said: “Whoever observes fasting in Ramadan faithfully out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards (not for showing off), all his past sins will be forgiven.” [Agreed upon]

 

«من صام رمضان إيمانا واحتسابا، غفر له ما تقدم من ذنبه» متفق عليه

 

Thus, we find people fasting out of sincere faith, fear and Glorification of Allah, and seeking His reward; you can find them content, satisfied, at ease, delighted with fasting and thanking Allah Who extended their life to fast this month. You don’t see their souls disturbed, their manners annoyed, or their hearts closed or constricted. On the contrary, you find them of the most open-minded, the most high-spirited, the most strong-willed and the best mannered amongst people.

 

It is also noted that some fasting people are not keen on observing the Sunnah upon breaking the fast. They do not care about starting with ripe dates, dry dates or water. They even prefer other foods while these exist.

 

This, while sufficient, violates the Sunnah. The Sunnah is to break the fast with ripe dates, or dry ones. If dates are not found, one can start with sips of water - as was reported by Imam Ahmed, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi.

 

Starting with ripe dates or the dried dates with water has a wonderful effect, a lot of blessings and an influence on the hearts and chastening them. This effect is recognized by the successful followers and emulators.

 

Starting with dates has some medical health effects. Physicians have mentioned that the bodies absorb sugars in five minutes; hence the symptoms of hypoglycemia and dehydration quickly vanish; as blood sugar decreases during fasting, leading to the feeling of hunger, and sometimes stress.

 

This all quickly vanishes by having dates: ripe or dried.

 

It is noticed that some people delay breaking the fast without excuse; which contradicts the Sunnah. It is from the Sunnah to hasten to breaking the fast, and “The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of the fast” as was told by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, in the agreed-upon Hadith.

 

«لا يزال الناس بخير ما عجلوا الفطر» متفق عليه

 

If people delay breaking of the fast, this would indicate that goodness would depart from them, because they left the Sunnah that religiously benefits them which is following the path of the Prophet; and worldly which is maintaining their bodies with the food and drink they yearn for.

 

Also, hurrying on breaking the fast distinguishes the worship time from other times. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has said: “When night falls from this side and the day vanishes from this side and the sun sets, then the fasting person should break his fast.” [Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

 

«إذا أقبل الليل من ها هنا ، وأدبر النهار من ها هنا ، وغربت الشمس، فقد أفطر الصائم» رواه البخاري ومسلم

 

 

This is the time of breaking the fast that must not be delayed. Rather, it is blameworthy to delay it.

 

People observing fast should call this meaning to mind, and break their fast immediately after sunset; to reap the virtue of following (the Sunnah), and to pray the sunset prayer in congregation (in the mosque). However, some fasting people go to the Sacred House all the month of Ramadan or half of it or less; and leave their wives and children without monitoring – thus observing an advisable matter and leaving an obligatory one.

 

Some take their wives and children to Macca. Then, they seclude themselves in the Holy Mosque for days leaving their wives and children wander in the markets of Macca, exposed to turmoil and exposing others as well, wasting their religious obligations, not to mention neglecting the holiness of the place and the time. Woe to these guardians and again woe to them, they should care for those whom they are responsible for, even if this makes them leave performing the Umrah and seclusion.

 

It is noticed that some people ignore training their children to fast. They would even prevent them while they are able to, or that they would prevent girls on the pretext that she has not matured yet, in spite of the fact that she might already be mature. Maturity signs are multiple; they are not confined to age.

 

Some mistakes committed by some people are that they miss the night prayer, to catch the prayer with a good-reciting Imam.

 

It is worthy of these people to come early, and if they fear missing the night prayer (‘ishaa’), they should pray it in the nearest Mosque. It is more obligatory than the Taraweeh prayers, actually, the Taraweeh prayer is even optional in comparison.

 

It is noticed that some fasting women go to the mosque to perform the night prayer while wearing perfume and makeup, and showing some of their adornment; thus putting Muslims into affliction in the most honorable places and times.

 

So, it is obligatory for the Muslim women, if she wants to go to the mosque, to go out in plain clothes, away from adornment and affliction.

 

In this holy month, some Muslim women go to the mosque to pray the Taraweeh prayer. They get there while the Imam is praying the night prayer or the Taraweeh prayer, however they do not follow him in prayer; they pray alone, by themselves, the two rak’ats of greeting the mosque.

 

Some even come when the Imam is leading the Taraweeh prayer; they join prayers with him, and leave without praying the night prayer.

 

All the previous is ignorance and error. If a woman enters the mosque and the Imam is praying, and that she has missed a part of her prayer, she should pray along with him, and after he finishes she must get up and complete what she has missed.

 

If she enters the mosque while the prayer is being performed or about to be performed, she should join the prayer; she is not allowed to start performing the two rak’ats of greeting the mosque, because if the obligatory prayer is called for (the second call), there is no other prayer to be performed.

 

But if she comes while the second call is not yet performed, she should not sit down until she performs the two rak’ats of greeting the mosque.

 

If she enters the mosque and that the Imam has started the Taraweeh prayer, and that she has not yet performed the night prayer; she should join the Imam with the intention of performing the night prayer. After he finishes, she should get up and complete the rest of the night prayer.

 

It is also noticed that some women talk too much inside the Mosque. They may even raise their voices and hurt others sitting beside them, and keeping them off remembrance, invocations, reciting the Quran, or listening to preaches.

 

So, when a woman enters the Mosque, she should abide by good manners, serenity and modesty. She should keep herself busy with something that benefits her.

 

These are some available remarks in these papers, we ask Allah to make us see our defects, and to help us avoid them, and to get rid of them. He is The Most Generous.

 

And peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet, Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.

 

 

Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al-Hamad

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Praise be to Allaah.

 

May Allaah accept all our righteous words and deeds, and help us to be sincere in secret and in public.

 

There follows a suggested program for the Muslim during this blessed month:

 

 

The Muslim’s day in Ramadan:

 

The Muslim starts his day with suhoor before Fajr prayer. It is better to delay suhoor until the latest possible time of the night.

 

Then after that the Muslim gets ready for Fajr prayer before the adhaan. So he does wudoo’ at home and goes out to the mosque before the adhaan.

 

When he enters the mosque, he prays two rak’ahs (tahiyyat al-masjid – greeting the mosque). Then he sits and keeps busy making du’aa’, or reading Qur’aan, or reciting dhikr, until the muezzin gives the call to prayer. He repeats what the muezzin says, and says the du’aa’ narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to be said after the adhaan ends. Then after that he prays two rak’ahs (the regular Sunnah of Fajr), then he occupies himself with du’aa’ and reading Qur’aan until the iqaamah for prayer is given. He is in a state of prayer so long as he is waiting for the prayer.

 

After offering the prayer in congregation, he recites the dhikrs that are prescribed following the salaam at the end of the prayer. After that if he wants to sit in the mosque until the sun has risen, reciting dhikr and reading Qur’aan, that is preferable, and that is what the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to do after Fajr prayer.

 

Then about one-quarter of an hour after the sun has risen, if he wants he can pray Duha prayer (a minimum of two rak’ahs), and that is good. Or if he wants he can delay it until the preferred time, which is when the day has grown hotter and the sun is higher in the sky – that is better.

 

Then if he wants he may sleep to prepare himself for going to work, and he can intend by sleeping to strengthen himself for worship and earning a living, so that he will be rewarded for it in sha Allah. He should also follow the etiquette of sleep that is prescribed in sharee’ah, both actions and words.

 

Then he goes to work, and when the time for Zuhr prayer comes, he goes to the mosque early, before the adhaan or immediately after it, and he should get ready to pray beforehand. So he prays four rak’ahs with two tasleems (the regular Sunnah before Zuhr), then he keeps busy reading Qur’aan until the iqaamah for prayer is given, and he prays with the congregation, then he prays two rak’ahs (the regular Sunnah after Zuhr).

 

Then after the prayer he goes and finishes whatever of his work is left, until it is time to leave work. If there is a long time to go after finishing his work until the time for ‘Asr prayer, then he can rest. But if there is not enough time and he fears that if he sleeps he will miss ‘Asr prayer, then he should keep busy doing something suitable until the time for ‘Asr comes, such as going to the market to buy some things that his family needs and the like, or going straight to the mosque when he has finished his work, and staying in the mosque until he has prayed ‘Asr.

 

Then after ‘As, it depends on his circumstances. If he can stay in the mosque and keep busy reading Qur’aan, this is a great opportunity. But if he feels tired, then he should rest at this time so that he will be ready to pray taraaweeh at night.

 

Before the adhaan for Maghrib, he should get ready to break his fast, and he should do something at this time that will benefit him, whether reading Qur’aan, making du’aa’, or having a useful conversation with his wife and children.

 

One of the best things that he can do at this time is to take part in offering iftaar to those who are fasting, whether by bringing food to them or helping to distribute it to them and organizing that. This brings a great joy which no one knows except those who have experienced it.

 

After iftaar, he goes and prays in congregation in the mosque, and after the prayer he prays two rak'ahs (the regular Sunnah of Maghrib). Then he goes back home and eats whatever is available – without eating too much. Then he looks for a suitable way for himself and his family to spend this time, whether reading a book of stories, or a book on practical rulings, or a quiz, or permissible conversation, or any other useful idea that is of interest to the members of the family and will distracts them from the haraam things that appear in the media which regard this as their prime time, so you find the media transmitting their most attractive programs at that time, that may contain immoral and obscene material. Strive to turn away from that, and fear Allaah with regard to your “flock” (i.e., your family) concerning whom you will be questioned on the Day of Resurrection, so be prepared to answer the questions.

 

Then get ready for ‘Isha’ prayer, go to the mosque and keep busy reading Qur’aan or listening to the lesson being given in the mosque.

 

Then after that perform ‘Isha’ prayer, then pray two rak’ahs (the regular Sunnah of ‘Isha’), then pray taraaweeh behind the imam with humility and focus, pondering the meanings of what is recited. Do not finish until the imam finishes. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever stands (and prays) with the imam until he finishes, it will be recorded as if he spent the night in prayer.” [Narrated by At-Tirmidhi, Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani]

 

«إنه من قام مع الإمام حتى ينصرف كتب له قيام ليلة» رواه الترمذي وصححه الألباني

 

 

Then after Taraaweeh you can make a program for yourself that is suited to your circumstances and personal commitments. But you should pay attention to the following:

 

Keeping away from all haraam things and whatever may lead to them.

 

Paying attention to ensuring that your family avoid falling into any haraam thing or whatever may lead to that, in a wise manner, such as preparing a program just for them, or taking them out for leisure trips to permissible places, or keeping them away from bad friends, or looking for good friends for them.

 

Keeping busy with things that take priority.

 

Then you should try to sleep early, whilst paying attention to the etiquette of sleep as prescribed in sharee’ah, both actions and words. If you read some Qur’aan or some beneficial books before going to sleep, that is something good, especially if you have not yet completed your daily portion of Qur’aan – so do not go to sleep until you have completed it.

 

Then wake up before suhoor, allowing enough time to recite du’aa’, because this time – the last third of the night – is the time when Allaah descends, and Allaah has praised those who seek His forgiveness at this time, and has promised those who call upon Him at this time that He will answer them, and that He will accept the repentance of those who repent to Him at this time. So do not neglect this great opportunity.

 

 

Friday:

 

Friday is the best day of the week, so you should have a special program of worship on this day, in which you pay attention to the following:

 

-        Coming early to Jumu’ah prayer.

 

-        Staying in the mosque after ‘Asr prayer, and keeping busy with reading Qur’aan and making du’aa’ until the last hour of this day, for that is a time when du’aa’s are answered.

 

-        Make this day an opportunity for completing some of your deeds that you did not finish during the week, such as completing your weekly portion of Qur’aan, or finishing reading a book or listening to a tape and other good deeds.

 

 

The last ten days of Ramadan:

 

The last ten days of Ramadan include Laylat al-Qadr which is better than a thousand months. Hence it is prescribed for a person to observe i’tikaaf (“retreat” for the purpose of worship) in the mosque during these ten days, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to do, seeking Laylat al-Qadr. Whoever can observe i’tikaaf at this time, this is a great blessing from Allaah.

 

Whoever cannot observe i’tikaaf for the entire period should do as much as he is able to.

 

If he is not able to do i’tikaaf at all, then he should try to spend the nights in worship. Praying qiyaam, reading Qur’aan, remembering Allaah and making du’aa’. He should prepare for that by resting during the day so that he will be able to stay up at night.

 

 

Note:

 

This program is just a suggestion. It is a flexible schedule that each person can adapt to his own circumstances.

 

This program pays attention to the Sunnahs that are proven from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). It does not mean that everything mentioned here is an obligatory duty, rather it includes many things that are Sunnah and mustahabb.

 

The most beloved of actions to Allaah are those which are continuous even if they are little. At the beginning of the month a person may be keen to do acts of worship, then he may slow down. Beware of that, and strive to persist in all the actions that you do in this blessed month.

 

The Muslim should strive to organize his time in this blessed month so that he will not miss out on a great opportunity to do more good and righteous deeds. For example, a person should try to buy all the things that the family needs before the month begins, and he should buy day-to-day needs at times when the stores are not crowded, and visits to friends and family should be organized in such a way that they do not distract from acts of worship.

 

Make doing lots of acts of worship and drawing closer to Allaah your priority in this blessed month.

 

Resolve at the beginning of the month to go to the mosque early at the times of prayer, and to complete the Book of Allaah, and to regularly pray qiyaam al-layl in this great month, and to spend (in charity) what you can of your wealth.

 

 

Make the most of the opportunity that the month of Ramadan brings to strengthen your connection to the Book of Allaah, by utilizing the following means:

 

-        Read the verses correctly. The way to do that is to have your reading corrected by someone who knows how to read well. If you cannot do that, then by listening to tapes of expert readers.

 

-        Revise what Allaah has enabled you to memorize, and memorize some more.

 

-        Read the tafseer (commentary) on the verses, either by looking up the verses you do not understand in reliable books of tafseer such as Tafseer al-Baghawi and Tafseer Ibn Katheer and Tafseer al-Sa’di, or by making a program to read a book of tafseer. Start first with the thirtieth Juz’ (section) of the Qur’aan, then move on to the twenty-ninth juz’, and so on.

 

-        Strive to apply the commands that you read in the Book of Allaah.

 

We ask Allaah to perfect for us the blessing of Ramadan, and to help us fast and pray qiyaam throughout the whole month, and to accept (these acts of worship) from us, and to forgive us for our shortcomings.

 

 

 

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15 Easy Good Deeds to do Throughout Ramadan !! ツ

                             
                        15 Easy Good Deeds to do Throughout Ramadan !! ツ


1. Sitting after Fajr remembering Allah until sunrise:
“Whoever prays fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until sunrise, then prays 2 rakats of salat has a complete reward of (Nafil) Hajj and Umrah. (The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) repeated the word ‘complete’ 3 times for emphasis) [Tirmidhi]


2. A house in Jannah for praying 12 Sunnah each day: 
“Allah will build house in Jannah for whoever is diligent in obsering 12 sunnah rakat (as follows) 4 rakat before and 2 after Dhur, 2 after the Maghrib, 2 after Ishaa, and 2 before Fajr.” [Tirmidhi]


3. Attending lectures in the Masjid. 
“Whoever goes to the mosque not desiring except to learn or teach what is good has the reward of a pilgrim who completed his Hajj”[Tabarani]


4. Visiting a sick Muslim.
“There is no Muslim who visits a sick muslim early in the morning but 70 thousand angles send blessings upon him until evening comes, and if he visits him in the evening, 70 thousand angles send blessings upon him until morning comes, and he will have a garden in paradise.” [Tirmidhi]


5. Providing food for breaking the fast.
“Whoever provides food for breaking of the fast for a fasting person receives the reward of the fasting person, without the reward of the fasting person being reduced in any way.” [Tirmidhi & Ibn Majah]


6. Standing in prayer on Laylatul Qadr. 
“Laylatul Qadr is better than a thousand months.” [Quran 97:3] 


So it is, superior to approx 83 years of worship! Subhaanallah most do not even live for that long!


7. Millions of Good deeds remembering Allah whilst shopping:
“Whoever enters a market and says:


‘Laa ilaha illallah wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu yuhyi wa yumeetu wa huwa hayyun laa yamoot, bi yadihil khair, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shayin qadeer’


[There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah, alone without partner, to Him belongs dominion and praise, He causes life and feath and He is the Living and does not die. In His Hand is all the good, and He is over all things competent]


… Allah will write for him/her a million good deeds and erase a million bad deeds and raise him a million levels.” [Tirmidhi]


8. That Which Shall Have no Equal on the Day of Resurrection:
Abu Huraira (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:”


Whoever says one hundred times in a day:


“La ilaha illal-lah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahu-l-mulk wa lahu-l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shai’in qadir,”


{”None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Alone Who has no partners, to Him belongs Dominion and to Him belong all the Praises, and He has power over all things (i.e. Omnipotent)”,}


he will get the same reward as given for manumitting ten slaves; and one hundred good deeds will be written in his accounts, and one hundred sins will be deducted from his accounts, and it (his saying) will be a shield for him from Satan on that day till night, and nobody will be able to do a better deed except the one who does more than he.” [Bukhari,Book #75, Hadith #412]


9. Asking Allah to forgive ALL Muslims. 
“Whoever seeks forgiveness for beleiving men and believing woman, Allah will write for him a good deed for each believing man and believing woman.” [Tabarani]


That is a reward for EVERY believer we make dua for. Since it is Ramadan then we get 70 good deeds for every believer we make dua for. So for simple dua taking a few seconds will give us BILLIONS of good deeds! Subhaanallah!


10. Forgiveness like the foam of the sea:
- Abu Hurayrah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
‘Whoever says: Subhanallah wa bi hamdih (Praise and glory be to Allah)


100 times, morning and evening, his sins will be erased even if they are like the foam on the sea.” [Bukhari]


- Jaa’bir (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
“For the person who recites: SUB-HAN’ALLAH HIL AZEEM WA BI-HAM’DIHI, (Pure and perfect is Allah in his glory and praise) –


A date palm will be planted for him in Paradise” [Tirmidhi]


11. Thousand Good deeds in 2 Minutes
If a person says “Subhanallah” (glory be to Allah) 100 times, a thousand good deeds are recorded for him and a thousand bad deeds are wiped away. [B][Muslim]


12. Being pleased on the Day of Resurrection:
Allah has promised that anyone who says this three times every morning or evening will be pleased on the Day of Resurrection:


“رَضِيتُ باللهِ رَبَّاً، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِيناً، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ صَلَى اللهُ عَلِيهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيَّاً”.


Radheetu billaahi Rabban, wa bil-’Islaami deenan, wa bi-Muhammadin (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallama) Nabiyyan.


I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion and with Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as my Prophet. [Fortress of the Muslim] 


13. Reciting three phrases heavy on the scales:
Juwairiyah bint Al-Harith reported: The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) came out from my apartment in the morning as I was busy in performing the dawn prayer. He came back in the forenoon and found me sitting there and said,”Are you still in the same position as I left you.” I replied in the affirmative. Thereupon the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “I recited four phrases three times after I had left you. If these are to be weighed against all you have recited since morning, these will be heavier. These are: 


Subhan-Allah wa bihamdihi, ‘adada khalqihi, wa rida-a nafsihi, wa zinatah ‘arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi


{Allah is free from imperfection and I begin with His praise, as many times as the number of His creatures, in accordance with His Good Pleasure, equal to the ink that may be used in recording the words (for His Praise).” [Muslim]


14. A Rare treasure of Paradise:
Abu Dharr (RA) narrated that Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Should I not tell you of one treasure of the unlimited treasures of Paradise?” I replied spontaneously “Oh Rasulallah that would be an honour indeed!” Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) said: “That rare treasure is: LA HAWLA WA LA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAH.”


(“The strength to do good and to refrain from evil comes from the grace and mercy of Allah!”) [Ibn Majah]


15. Beautiful Supplication for Forgiveness: 
Shaddad bin Aus (RA) narrates that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
“The best supplication for seeking forgiveness (Syed-ul-Istighfar) is to say:


`Allahumma Anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa Anta, khalaqtani wa ana `abduka, wa ana `ala `ahdika wa wa`dika mastata`tu, a`udhu bika min sharri ma sana`tu, abu‘u laka bini`matika `alayya, wa abu‘u bidhanbi faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Anta.


(O Allah! You are my Rubb. There is no true god except You. You have created me, and I am Your slave, and I hold to Your Covenant as far as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge the favours that You have bestowed upon me, and I confess my sins. Pardon me, for none but You has the power to pardon).’


He who supplicates in these terms during the day with firm belief in it and dies on the same day (before the evening), he will be one of the dwellers of Jannah; and if anyone supplicates in these terms during the night with firm belief in it and dies before the morning, he will be one of the dwellers of Jannah.” [Al-Bukhari].


So let us not be in UTTER regret on the day of judgement:

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