tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34024600788039014522024-02-20T16:41:38.675-08:00ISLAM THE GREATEST TRUE RELIGION ON EARTHThe word Islam means 'submission to the will of God'. Islam is the second largest religion in the world with over 1 billion followers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-5876259514546859412011-05-09T04:59:00.000-07:002011-05-09T04:59:34.235-07:00THE HOLY LIFE OF THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (P.B.U.H.)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: darkorchid; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: royalblue;"><b></b></span></span><br />
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ANCIENT RELIGIONS:</span></b></span><br />
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After the Prophet of AllahIsa ibn Maryam (a.s), there was a long period without a Prophet. Light and knowledge disappeared. Christianity fell into disrepute and became a matter of sport for the corrupt and the hypocrites. From the very beginning, Christianity had been subjected to alterations by extremists and to interpretations by the ignorant. The simple teaching of the Messiah was buried beneath the transgressors' evil behaviour.<br />
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The Jews had become a society obsessed with rites and rules lacking all life and spirit. Apart from that, Judaism a tribal religion, did not carry a message to the world nor a summons to other nations nor mercy to humanity at large.<br />
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The Magians were devoted to fire-worship. They built altars and shrines to fire. Outside the shrines they followed their own pursuits. Eventually, no difference whatever could be discerned between the Magians and those with no religion or morality.<br />
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Buddhism, a religion widespread in India and Central Asia, was transformed into outright paganism. Altars were built and images of the Buddha set up wherever it went.<br />
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Hinduism, the basic religion of India, is distinguished by its millions of idols and gods, and by the unjust separation that exists between its castes, discrimination between the castes being a harsh reality of daily life.<br />
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The Arabs also suffered from a paganism and idol-worship of the most abhorrent kind that had no parallel, even in pagan Hindu India. They were involved in shirk and adopted gods other than Allah. Every tribe, region or city had a particular idol. Indeed, every house had a private idol. Inside the Ka'bah, the house which Ibrahim (peace be upon him) had built for the worship of Allah alone, and in its courtyard, stood three hundred and sixty idols.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">THE ARABIAN PENINSULA:</span></b></span><br />
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The morals of the Arabs were corrupted and they were obsessed with drinking and gambling. Their cruelty and so-called zeal reached the point where they buried baby girls alive. Raiding was widespread as well as highway robbery against trading caravans. The position of women in society was so low that they could be inherited like property or animals. Children were murdered because their parents feared the poverty that would come from raising them. The Arabs were fond of war and did not hesitate to shed blood. A minor incident could stir up a war lasting for many years in which thousands of people would lose their lives.<br />
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CORRUPTION:</span></b></span><br />
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In short, at this time, mankind was on a suicidal course. Man had forgotten his Creator and was oblivious of himself, his future, and his destiny. He had lost the ability to distinguish between good and evil, and what is beautiful and what is ugly. Throughout vast regions no one was concerned with religion at all and no one worshipped his Lord without associating something with Him. Allah Almighty spoke the truth when He said: <b>'Corruption has appeared in the land and sea through what the hands of People have earned, that He may let them taste some part of that which they have done, that perhaps they will return.' (30:41)</b><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">THE PROPHET(SALLALLAHU ALAIYHI WASSALLAM) IS SENT TO THE ARABIAN PENINSULA:</span></b></span><br />
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Allah chose the Arabs to receive the call of Islam and to convey it to the furthest corners of the world. These people were simple-hearted with no complicated ideologies which would have been difficult to remove. While the Greeks, Persians and people of India were arrogant about their many sciences, their fine literature and their splendid civilisation, the Arabs followed only simple traditions related to their desert existence. It was not difficult to sweep these away and replace them with a fresh vision.<br />
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The Arabs were in a natural state. When it was difficult for them to grasp the truth, they fought it. However, when the covering was removed from their eyes, they welcomed the new beginning and, having embraced it, would risk their lives for it. They were honest and trustworthy, hardy, courageous and fine horsemen. They also possessed a will of iron.<br />
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In Makkah, a city in the Arabian peninsula, was the Ka'bah which had been built by Ibrahim and Isma'il (peace be upon them). In it, Allah alone was to be worshipped and it was to be a centre for calling people to tawhid for all time. Tawhid, meaning the Oneness of Allah, is in sharp contrast with the worship of idols.<br />
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The first house established for people was that at Bakkah, a blessed place and a guidance for the worlds. (3:97)</b><br />
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MAKKAH AND THE QURAYSH:</span></b></span><br />
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After a long journey, Ibrahim approached Makkah, which lies in a valley between desolate mountains. As there was no water, crops could not grow and human life could not be sustained there. Accompanied by his wife Hajar and his son Isma'il, Ibrahim was fleeing from the cult of idol-worship which had spread throughout the world. He wanted to establish a centre in which Allah alone would be worshipped and to which people could be called. It would be a beacon of guidance and a sanctuary of peace, radiating true faith and righteousness.<br />
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Allah accepted Ibrahim's intention and blessed the spot. After Ibrahim had left the inhospitable territory, water flowed from a spring to provide his small family with the means to survive. Hajar and Isma'il dwelt in this arid place far away from other people. Allah blessed the spring of Zamzam and, to this day, people continue to drink its water and to take it with them to all corners of the globe.<br />
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While Isma'il was growing up, Ibrahim visited his family. He wanted to sacrifice Isma'il, who was still only a child, in order to show that his love of Allah was greater than his love for his son, just as Allah had commanded him to in a dream. Isma'il also agreed to Allah's command that he should be sacrificed. But Allah saved him and provided a ram from Paradise as a ransom to be sacrificed instead. Isma'ils survival meant that he would be able to help his father in calling people to Allah and to become the ancestor of the last Prophet of Allah, His exalted Messenger.<br />
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On a later visit to Makkah, Ibrahim and his son together constructed the Ka'bah, the House of Allah. They prayed to Allah to accept the House and to bless their action. They also beseeched Allah to allow them to live and die in Islam and for Islam to continue after their death. They asked Allah to send a Prophet from among their descendants to renew the call of his ancestor Ibrahim and to complete what he had begun.<br />
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'When Ibrahim and Isma'il raised the foundations of the House, praying,<b> "Our Lord, accept this from us. You are the Hearing, the Knowing. Our Lord, and make us surrender to You, and make of our descendants a nation that surrenders to You. Show us our rites and turn to us, You are the One who turns, the Compassionate. Our Lord, and send among them a Messenger from among them who will recite to them Your signs and teach them the Book and the Wisdom and purify them. You are the Mighty, the Wise. " ' (2: 129-9)</b><br />
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Allah blessed their descendants and the family multiplied in that barren valley. Adnan, a descendant of Isma'il (peace be upon him) had many children. Among Adnan's descendants Fihr ibn Malik, in particular, was a distinguished chief of the tribe. From Fihr's descendants Qusayy ibn Kilab emerged. He ruled Makkah and held the keys to the Ka'bah. He inspired obedience, was the guardian of the waters of Zamzam and was responsible for feeding the pilgrims. He also presided at the assemblies where the nobles of Makkah gathered for consultation and he held the banner for war. He alone controlled the affairs of Makkah.<br />
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Among his sons Abd Manaf was the most illustrious, while his eldest son, Hashim became a great man of the people. He provided food and water for the pilgrims coming to Makkah. He was the father of Abdul-Muttalib, the Messenger of Allah's grandfather, who was also in charge of feeding and giving water to the pilgrims. He was honoured and held in high esteem by his people and his popularity outstripped that of his ancestors. His people loved him.<br />
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The descendants of Fihr ibn Malik were called Quraysh. This name came to predominate over all others and the tribe adopted it. All the Arabs recognised the excellent lineage and nobility of the Quraysh. Their eloquence, civility, gallantry and high mindedness were unanimously accepted.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">IDOL WORSHIP IN MAKKAH:</span></span></b><br />
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The Quraysh continued to hold to the religion of Ibrahim and Isma'il, glorifying the creed of tawhid and the worship of Allah alone, until Amr ibn Luhayy became their chief. He was the first to deviate from the religion of Isma'il and to set up idols which he encouraged people to worship. Once he had travelled from Makkah to Syria on business where he saw people worshipping idols. He was so impressed that he brought some idols back to Makkah and set them up, commanding the people there to venerate them.<br />
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Traditionally some people would take a few stones from the Haram, the sanctuary, with them when they travelled from Makkah as a token of respect for the holy spot. This led to the day when they began to worship any stones they liked. Later generations lost track of the reasons why stones were originally venerated and the Quraysh were happy to worship stone idols just like the people were doing in surrounding countries.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">THE EVENT OF THE ELEPHANT:</span></span></b><br />
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During this period a significant event took place which portended another happening of even greater importance. It meant that Allah desired a better future for the Arabs and that the Ka'bah would take on an importance never before attained by any place of worship anywhere in the world.<br />
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Abrahah al-Ashram, the viceroy of Negus, the King of Abyssinia, who ruled over the Yemen, built an imposing cathedral in San'a' and named it 'al-Qullays'. He intended to divert the Arab pilgrimage to San'a'. As a Christian, he was jealous that the Ka'bah should be the place where pilgrims gathered and he wanted this position for his church.<br />
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The Arabs were stunned by the news. They could not equate any other place with the love and respect they had for the Ka'bah. They could not contemplate exchanging it for any other house of worship. They were preoccupied with the news and discussed it endlessly. An Arab daredevil from the Kinanah tribe went so far as to enter the cathedral and defecate in it. Abrahah was furious when he heard about it and swore that he would not rest until he had destroyed the Ka'bah.<br />
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He set out for Makkah with a strong force that included elephants. The Arabs had heard some frightening stories about elephants. They were both distressed and alarmed. Although they wanted to obstruct the progress of Abrahah's army, they realised that they lacked the power to fight him. They could only leave the matter to Allah and trust to the fact that He was the Lord of the Ka'bah and would protect it. This trust is amply demonstrated by a conversation between Abrahah and the leader of the Quraysh, Abdul-Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet. Abrahah had seized two hundred camels of his, so Abdul-Muttalib sought permission to see him. Abrahah treated him with respect, descended from his throne and sat down beside him. When Abrahah asked what he wanted, Abdul-Muttalib replied, 'I want you to return my two hundred camels.'<br />
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Abrahah was taken by surprise. He asked, 'Do you wish to speak to me about your two hundred camels that I have taken but say nothing about the House on which your religion and that of your forefathers depends I have come to destroy it, yet you do not speak to me about it!'<br />
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Abdul-Muttalib replied, 'I am the owner of the camels. The House also has an Owner. He will defend 'It will not be defended against me,' retorted Abrahah. 'That remains to be seen,' said Abdul-Muttalib.<br />
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As Abrahah's force drew near, the Quraysh hid high up in the mountains and down in the ravines. They feared the army's approach and waited to see how Allah would save the sacred sanctuary. Abdul-Muttalib stood with a group of Quraysh and took hold of the door of the Ka'bah, imploring Allah to help them against Abrahah and his army.<br />
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Abrahah drew up his soldiers to enter Makkah fully intending to destroy the House. His elephant, whose name was Mahmud, was prepared for the attack. However, the elephant knelt down on the road and refused to get up in spite of severe beatings. When they turned it to face Yemen it got up immediately and moved off.<br />
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Allah then sent flocks of birds from the sea; each bird carried stones in its claws. Whenever a stone struck one of Abrahah's soldiers it killed him. The Abyssinians fled in terror, rushing back as the stones hit them. Abrahah was badly hurt. When his soldiers tried to take him with them, his limbs fell off one by one. They took him to San'a' where he died a miserable death. The Qur'an relates:<br />
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<b>'Have you not seen What your Lord did with the people of the Elephant? Did He not make their plan come to nothing. He sent birds against them in flocks, stoning them with stones of baked clay. He made them like eaten stubble.'(l 05: 1-5)</b><br />
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When Allah repelled the Abyssinians from Makkah, the Arabs respect for the Quraysh increased. They said, 'These are the people of Allah. Allah fought on their side and helped them to defeat their enemy.'<br />
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The Arabs attached great importance to this event and rightly so. They dated their calendar from it, saying, 'This occurred in the Year of the Elephant,' and 'So-and-so was born in the Year of the Elephant' or 'This occurred so many years after the Year of the Elephant.' The Year of the Elephant was 570 in the Christian calendar.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">ABDULLAH AND AMINAH:</span></span></b><br />
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Abdul-Muttalib, chief of the Quraysh, had ten sons. Abdullah, the tenth, was the noblest and his father married him to Aminah, daughter of Wahb, leader of the Banu Zuhrah. At that time, her lineage and position made her the best woman in the Quraysh.<br />
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However before long Abdullah died, leaving a pregnant wife who was to become the mother of the Messenger of Allah. Aminah saw many signs and indications that her son would become an important figure in the future.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">NOBLE BIRTH AND PURE LINEAGE:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) was born on Monday, 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, in the Year of the Elephant (570 C.E.). It was the happiest day ever. His ancestry can be traced back to the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).<br />
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His full name is Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf ibn Qusayy ibn Kilab ibn Murrah ibn Ka'b ibn Lu'ayy ibn Ghalib ibn Fihr ibn Malik ibn an-Nadr ibn Kinanah ibn Khuzaymah ibn Mudrikah ibn Ilyas ibn Mudar ibn Nizar ibn Ma'add ibn Adnan. The lineage of Adnan goes back to the Prophet Isma'il, the son of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon both of them).<br />
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The Prophet's mother sent a message to his grandfather, Abdul-Muttalib, telling him that she had given birth to a boy. He came and looked at the baby lovingly. Then he picked him up and took him into the Ka'bah. He praised Allah and prayed for his grandson whom he named Muhammad. The Arabs were not familiar with this name and were surprised by it.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">BABYHOOD:</span></span></b><br />
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It was the custom in Makkah for suckling babies to be put in the care of a desert tribe where they grew up in the traditional healthy outdoor environment. Abdul-Muttalib looked for a wet-nurse for his fatherless grandson, whom he loved more than all his children. Halimah as-Sa'diyah who received this good fortune had left her home to find a suckling child. It was a year of severe drought and her people were suffering hardship. They needed some income, The baby (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) had been offered to many nurses but they had refused him, because they were hoping for a good payment from the child's father. 'An orphan!' they would exclaim, 'What can his mother or grandfather do!'<br />
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Halimah also left him at first but her heart had warmed to him. Allah inspired her with love for this baby so she returned to fetch him and took him home with her. Up until this time she had been an unlucky person but now she found countless blessings. Her animals' udders and her own breasts overflowed with milk and her aged camel and lame donkey were rejuvenated. Everyone said, 'Halimah you have taken a blessed child.' Her friends envied her.<br />
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She continued to enjoy prosperity from Allah until the baby had spent two years with the Banu Sa'd and was weaned. He was growing up differently from the other children. Halimah took him to his mother and asked if she could keep him for a longer- period and Aminah agreed.<br />
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While the infant, who was to become the Messenger of Allah, was with the Banu Sa'd two angels came and split open his chest. They removed a black clot from his heart and threw it away. Then they cleansed his heart and replaced it.<br />
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He tended sheep with his foster brothers and was reared in an uncomplicated, natural environment. He lived the healthy life of the desert and spoke the pure Arabic for which the Banu Sa'd ibn Bakr were famous. He was sociable and popular. His foster brothers loved him and he loved them.<br />
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Eventually he returned to Makkah to live with his mother and grandfather. He thrived under Allah's care and grew up to be healthy and strong.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">THE DEATHS OF AMINAH AND ABDUL-MUTTALIB:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger of Allah was six years old, his mother, Aminah, died. She had taken him to Yathrib to visit her relatives and on the journey back her death occurred at al-Abwa between Makkah and Madinah. Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) must have felt very lonely at this time but he went to stay with his grandfather who was extremely kind to him. He would sit Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) on his favourite seat in the shade of the Ka'bah and affectionately caress him.<br />
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When the Messenger of Allah ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) was eight, Abdul-Muttalib also died.<br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> then went to live with his uncle, Abu Talib, the full brother of his father, Abdullah. Abdul-Muttalib had told Abu Talib to take good care of the boy so he was always protective towards him. He treated him with more kindness than he showed to his own sons, Ali, Ja'far and Aqil.<br />
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As he grew up, the Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> was protected by Allah Almighty. He distanced himself from the obscenities and bad habits of the Jahiliyyah. He outshone everyone in manliness, character, modesty, truthfulness, and trustworthiness. He earned respect and the name 'trustworthy'. He respected family ties and shared the burdens of others. He honoured his guests and demonstrated piety and fear of God. He always provided his own food and was content with simple meals.<br />
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When he was about fourteen years old, the Fijar War broke out between the tribes of Quraysh and Qays. The Messenger of Allah was at some of the battles, passing arrows for his uncles to fire. He learned about war and about horsemanship and chivalry during these tribal encounters.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">MARRIAGE TO KHADIJA(R.A.):</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger of Allah ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> )was twenty-five, he married Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, a Qurayshi woman of excellent character who was then forty years of age. She had a fine intellect, noble character and great wealth. She had been widowed when her husband, Abu Halah, died.<br />
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Khadijah was a businesswoman who hired men to trade goods for her and gave them a share of her profits. The Quraysh were a merchant people. She tested the truthfulness of the Messenger of Allah, his noble character and his sincerity when he took some of her goods to Syria to trade. When she was told about his outstanding competence on this journey she expressed her desire to marry him although she had refused the offer of many noblemen of the Quraysh. The Messenger of Allah also wished to marry her. His uncle Hamzah conveyed the khutbah, the marriage proposal, to Khadijah's family and they all readily agreed to it. When the marriage took place Abu Talib delivered the khutbah at the ceremony.<br />
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Khadijah was the first woman that the Messenger of Allah married and she bore him all his children except Ibrahim.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">REBUILDING THE KA'BAH:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger of Allah was thirty-five, the Quraysh decided to rebuild the Ka'bah. Apart from needing a new roof, they found that the stone walls, that were higher than a man's head, had no clay to bind the stones together. They had no alternative but to demolish the building and erect it again.<br />
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When the rebuilding had reached the point where the traditional Black Stone had to be put in place, they began to argue. Each clan wanted to have the honour of carrying out this prestigious task. They began to argue fiercely among themselves. During these pagan days far more trivial issues than this could spark off a war.<br />
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They prepared to fight. The Banu Abdu'd-Dar brought a large bowl filled with blood. They and the Banu Adi put their hands in the blood and took a vow to fight to the death.<br />
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It was a sign of death and evil. The Quraysh remained in that sorry state for several days, before agreeing that the first person to enter the door of the mosque should make the decision about placing the Black Stone. The first to enter was the Messenger of Allah ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ). When they saw him, they said, 'This is the trustworthy one. We are pleased. This is Muhammad.'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah called for a piece of cloth He took the stone and placed it in the centre of the cloth. Then he said that each clan should take a corner of the cloth and lift it together. They did this, bringing it to its position. He put the Black Stone in place with his own hands, and then the building continued.<br />
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This was how the Messenger of Allah prevented a war from breaking out among the Quraysh by a supreme demonstration of wisdom.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">HILF AL-FUDUL:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah was present at the Hilf al-Fudul. This was the most renowned alliance ever heard of in Arabia. It was formed because a man from Zabid had arrived in Makkah with some merchandise and al-As ibn Wa'il, one of the Quraysh nobles, bought goods from him and then withheld payment. The Zabidi asked the Quraysh nobles for help against al-As ibn Wa'il, but they refused to intervene because of his position. The Zabidi then appealed to the people of Makkah as a whole for support.<br />
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All the fair-minded young men were full of enthusiasm to put the matter right. They met in the house of Abdullah ibn Jud'an who prepared food for them. They made a covenant by Allah that they would unite with the wronged man against the one who had wronged him until the matter was settled. The Arabs called that pact Hilf al-Fudul, 'The Alliance of Excellence'. They said, 'These people have entered into a state of excellence.' Then they went to al-As ibn Wa'il and took from him what he owed to the Zabidi and handed it over.<br />
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The Messenger of Allah was proud of this alliance. He held it in such high esteem that, after receiving the message of Islam, he said, 'In the house of Abdullah ibn Jud'an I was present at an alliance which was such that if I was invited to take part in it now in Islam, I would still do so.' The Quraysh pledged to restore to everyone what was their due and not to allow any aggressor to get the better of those he had wronged.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">INTIMATIONS OF PROPHETHOOD:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) was forty when the first glimpses of light and of his future happiness appeared. The time of his mission approached. It had always been the Divine practice that whenever the darkness had become too intense and the wickedness widespread, a Messenger appeared.<br />
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The Messenger of Allah's distaste for what he saw reached a peak. It was as if he was being guided towards a certain spiritual destination. He loved going into retreat. He was always content when he could be on his own. He used to walk away from Makkah until he was well out of sight of the houses. He got to know all the paths, the flat areas and the valleys outside Makkah. From every rock or tree he passed he heard, 'Peace be upon you, Messenger of Allah.' But when he looked around, to his right, to his left and behind him, he could see nothing but trees and rocks.<br />
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The first intimations of the future came in the form of dreams, so vivid that they were as clear as the break of day.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE CAVE OF HIRA:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> usually went to the Cave of Hira. He would remain there for several nights in a row, having taken along with him enough food to last for that time. He used to worship and pray in the manner of his ancestor, Ibrahim, the Hanifiyyah, and followed the pure human need to turn to Allah.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE MISSION BEGINS:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> was alone in the Cave of Hira on the day destined for the start of his prophetic mission. He was forty-one years old and it was the seventeenth day of Ramadan, the sixth of August 610 C.E. Suddenly an angel appeared and said to him,<br />
'Read!'<br />
'I cannot read,' he replied.<br />
Later, the Messenger of Allah, when recounting what had happened, said, 'He seized me and squeezed me as hard as I could bear and then let me go and said,<br />
"Read !"<br />
'I said, "I cannot read."<br />
'Then he squeezed me as hard as I could bear a second time and let me go. Again he said, "Read."<br />
'I cannot read.'<br />
'Then he squeezed me a third time and let me go and said:<br />
<b>"Read in the name of your Lord' Who created, created man of a blood-clot. Read, and your Lord is the Most Generous, Who taught by the Pen, taught man what he did not know."'(96: 1-5)</b><br />
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This was the first day of his prophethood and these were the first verses of the Qur'an to be revealed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;"><br />
KHADIJAH'S REACTION:</span></span></b><br />
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Naturally, the Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> was alarmed by the experience. He had not known what was happening and he had not heard of anything like this ever happening before. It had been a long time since there had been a Prophet. In any case, the Arabs had only a remote connection with prophethood. He was very frightened and returned to his house trembling.<br />
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'Wrap me up! Wrap me up!' he said. 'I fear for myself! '<br />
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When Khadijah asked why, he told her what had happened. She was an intelligent lady and had heard of prophethood, prophets and angels. She used to visit her cousin, Waraqah ibn Nawfal, who had become a Christian. He had read many books and had learned much from the People of the Torah and the Evangel.<br />
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Khadijah knew the character of the Messenger of Allah better than anyone because she was his wife and close to his thoughts. She was well aware of his noble character and enviable qualities. She realised that he had always been given success and support by Allah, he was a man chosen from among His creation, whose life and conduct He was pleased with.<br />
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No one with a character like his need ever be in fear of Satan or of being affected by the jinn. That would be incompatible with what Khadijah knew of the wisdom and compassion of Allah and His way of dealing with His creation. She declared with trust and belief, strongly and forcefully,<br />
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'No! Allah would never disgrace you! You maintain close ties with your relations, you bear others' burdens and give people what they need. You are hospitable to your guests and help those with a just claim to get what is due to them.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">WARAQAH IBN NAWFAL:</span></span></b><br />
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Khadijah thought it would be a good idea to consult her cousin, the scholar Waraqah ibn Nawfal, and she took the Messenger of Allah to see him. When Waraqah heard what he had seen, he said, 'By the One who holds my soul in His hand, you are the Prophet of this people. The same Great Spirit has come to you which came to Musa. Your people will reject you, abuse you and drive you out and fight you.'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> was astonished at what Waraqah said, especially about the Quraysh driving him out because he knew his position among them. They had always addressed him as the 'truthful' one and the 'trustworthy' one.<br />
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In amazement he asked, 'Will the people drive me out?'<br />
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'Yes,' Waraqah said, 'No man has ever brought anything like what you have brought without his people opposing him and fighting him. If I am alive on that day, and have already lived a long time, I will give you strong support.'<br />
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After this first revelation there was a long gap before the revelations began again. Then the Qur'an started to come down at regular intervals over the following twenty-three years.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">KHADIJAH'S ISLAM AND HER CHARACTER:</span></span></b><br />
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Khadijah hated the behaviour of the people of Makkah, as anyone of sound mind would have detested the atrocities committed by them. She was the first to believe in Allah and His Messenger. She was always at her husband's side helping him through difficult times. She used to lighten his burden and offer him comfort while assuring him of her confidence in his Message.<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
ALI IBN ABI TALIB AND ZAYD IBN HARITHAH ACCEPT ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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After Khadijah, Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) accepted Islam. He was ten years old at the time and living in the house of the Messenger of Allah. When Abu Talib went through a period of hardship during a famine, the Messenger of Allah had taken his son Ali into his own home and brought him up.<br />
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Zayd ibn Harithah, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah, whom he had adopted, also became a Muslim. The Islam of these people reflected the beliefs of those who knew the Messenger of Allah best. They had witnessed his truthfulness, sincerity and good behaviour. The people who live in a house always know best what is in it.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">ABU BAKR IBN ABI QUHAFAH ACCEPTS ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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Abu Bakr ibn Abi Quhafah also accepted Islam. He had a high position among the Quraysh because of his intellect, strength and sense of justice. He made his Islam known. He was a simple likeable man who knew the full history of the Quraysh. He was a merchant known for his good character and fair dealing. He began to call others to Allah and those of his friends whom he trusted would come and sit with him to discuss the new ideas.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">QURAYSH NOBLEMEN ACCEPT ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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Through Abu Bakr's work, some of the powerful Quraysh noblemen became Muslims. Uthman ibn Affan, Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas and Talhah ibn Ubaydullah were among those he brought to the Messenger of Allah.<br />
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They were followed by other influential men of the Quraysh, including Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, al-Arqam ibn Abi'l-Arqam, Uthman ibn Maz'un, Ubaydah ibn al-Harith ibn al-Muttalib, Sa'id ibn Zayd, Khabbab ibn al-Aratt, Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, Ammar ibn Yasir, and Suhayb (may Allah be pleased with them all).<br />
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Men and women flowed into Islam until everyone in Makkah was talking about the new faith.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE CALL TO ISLAM ON MOUNT SAFA:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> kept his mission secret for three years. Then Allah commanded him to display His religion openly, saying, <b>'Loudly proclaim what you are commanded and turn away from the idol-worshippers.'(l5: 94) </b>He also said,<b>'Warn your clan, your nearest kin, and lower your wing to those of the believers who follow you' (26: 214-15) </b>and <b>'Say: I am the clear warner.' (15: 89)</b><br />
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The Prophet climbed up on to the mountain of Safa and called out as loudly as he could, 'Ya Sabahah!'<br />
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This was a well-known cry used to assemble the community in an emergency. When there was any danger of an enemy attacking a city or a tribe, the call, 'Ya Sabahah' would ring out. The Quraysh were always quick to respond. They gathered round the Messenger of Allah, who said, 'O Banu Abdul-Muttalib! O Banu Fihr! O Banu Ka'b! If I told you that there were horses on the other side of this mountain about to attack you, would you believe me!'<br />
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The Arabs were practical and realistic. They saw in front of them a man noted for his truthfulness, trustworthiness and sincerity standing on a mountain. He was able to see both what was in front of him and behind him, while they could only see what was in front of them. Their intelligence and sense of justice allowed them to confirm this statement.<br />
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'Yes,' they replied.<br />
Then the Messenger of Allah said, 'I warn you of a terrible punishment.'<br />
The people were silent, except Abu Lahab who said, 'May you perish for this! Did you only summon us here for this!'<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;">ENMITY OF THE QURAYSH AND ABU TALIB'S CONCERN:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger of Allah openly proclaimed the call to Islam and called out the truth as he had been commanded to do by Allah, his people did not distance themselves from him nor reject him. However, when he criticised their gods, they regarded him as a menace and united in opposition against him.<br />
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His uncle, Abu Talib, concerned about the Messenger of Allah protected him and stood up for him. The Prophet continued in his mission, loudly proclaiming the truth. Nothing deterred him and Abu Talib continued to Care for him and defend him.<br />
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Eventually, a group of men of the Quraysh went to Abu Talib threatening, Abu Talib! Your nephew has cursed our gods and criticised our religion and ridiculed our Customs and called our fathers misguided. Either leave him to us or there will be a split between us and you. You have the same religion and creed as we do.'<br />
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Abu Talib spoke reassuringly to them, and they left satisfied However, the Quraysh constantly discussed the Messenger of Allah and goaded each other on. They went to Abu Talib a second time, saying, Abu Talib! You have age, honour and position among us. We had hoped that you would stop your nephew, but you have not done so. By Allah, we cannot endure any longer this cursing of our fathers and ridiculing of our customs and criticism of our idols. Let us have him or we will put him and you in such a position that one or other of us will be destroyed.<br />
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The division and enmity of his people was a terrible burden for Abu Talib but he did not want to surrender the Messenger of Allah to them. He said, 'Nephew, your people have come to me with threats. Spare me and yourself and do not burden me with more than I can bear.'<br />
If the sun had been placed in my right hand and the moon in my left ...<br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> saw that Abu Talib was very upset by what had happened and was finding it hard to carry on helping him. He said, 'Uncle, by Allah, if they were to place the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left hand on condition that I abandon this business, I would still not leave it until Allah makes it victorious or I die doing it.'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah wept, then rose and turned away. Abu Talib called out to him, 'Turn round, nephew!'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah returned. Abu Talib told him, 'Nephew go and say whatever you like. By Allah, I will never surrender you to anyone.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE QURAYSH TORTURE THE MUSLIMS:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> continued to call people to Allah and the Quraysh despaired of both him and Abu Talib. Their anger descended on those of their fellow tribesmen who had become Muslims and were defenceless.<br />
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Every clan targeted those who had become Muslims. They began to imprison them and torture them with beatings, hunger and thirst, even leaving them exposed on the sun-baked ground of Makkah when the heat was most intense.<br />
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Bilal, an Abyssinian, who had become a Muslim, was taken out on to the plain of Makkah by his master Umayyah ibn Khalaf and left flat on his back in the midday heat. His master ordered that a huge stone be placed on his chest and declared, 'By Allah, this stone will not be removed until you die or reject Muhammad and worship al-Lat and al-Uzza.'<br />
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While he was suffering, Bilal would only say, 'God is One! God is One!'<br />
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Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) passed by when he was lying there. He gave Umayyah a black slave who was stronger and sturdier in exchange for Bilal and he set Bilal free.<br />
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The Banu Makhzum took out Ammar ibn Yasir and his mother and father, who were all Muslims, into the midday heat. They tortured them by leaving them exposed to the midday sun of Makkah. The Messenger of Allah passed by them and said reassuringly, 'Fortitude, family of Yasir! You have the promise of Paradise.'<br />
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They endured their persecution until Ammar's mother was killed because she refused to reject Islam.<br />
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Mus'ab ibn Umayr was a handsome young man of Makkah whose mother was very wealthy and dressed him well. He heard that the Messenger of Allah was preaching in the house of Arqam ibn Abi'l-Arqam. After hearing about Islam, he became a Muslim. He concealed his religious beliefs because he feared the reaction of his mother and his family and he kept secret his visits to the Messenger of Allah.<br />
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However, Uthman ibn Talhah saw him praying and reported it to Mus'ab's family. He was seized and imprisoned. He was denied freedom until he was able to leave for Abyssinia in the first hijrah. When he returned with the other Muslim refugees, he was a changed man. His mother refrained from censuring him, once she saw his piety and destitution.<br />
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Some of the Muslims were under the protection of the Quraysh noblemen who were idol-worshippers. Uthman ibn Maz'un was protected by al-Walid ibn al-Mughirah until he felt ashamed of what he was accepting. He dismissed al-Walid's offer of patronage, saying that he wanted the protection of none but Allah.<br />
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A heated conversation between him and one of the idol-worshippers ended up with Uthman getting a black eye. Al-Walid ibn al-Mughirah, who was nearby, saw what had happened. He exclaimed, 'By Allah, nephew, your eye would not have suffered like that if you had been well-protected.<br />
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'No, by Allah,' Uthman said, 'my good eye needs to suffer the same as happened to its fellow for the sake of Allah. I am under a protection which is stronger and more powerful than any you could give me, O Abu Abd Shams!'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE QURAYSH ATTACK THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH:</span></span></b><br />
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The Quraysh were unable to divert these young Muslims from their religion and the Messenger of Allah remained defiant. The Quraysh became so irritated by their helplessness that the more foolish among them started to attack the Messenger of Allah. They even accused him of sorcery, divining and madness. They left no stone unturned in their efforts to harm him.<br />
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One day when the Quraysh nobles had met in the Hijr, the Messenger of Allah appeared and passed by them doing tawaf of the Ka'bah. They called out disparagingly to him three times. He stopped and spoke to them, 'Company of Quraysh, are you listening? By the One who has my soul in His hand, I have brought you slaughter.<br />
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Shocked by these words, the people fell silent. Realising that they had been rude, they began to speak to him more pleasantly.<br />
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The next day the Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> appeared again but quickly they surrounded him and attacked him all together. One of them took hold of his cloak. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) stood up weeping and cried, 'Would you kill a man just for saying: My Lord is Allah?'<br />
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When Abu Bakr returned later that day however, they attacked him and tore out some of his hair and dragged him along by his beard.<br />
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On another occasion when the Messenger of Allah went out everyone he met, both free men and slaves, ignored him or tried to hurt him. He returned home and wrapped himself up warmly because he was so distressed by what had happened to him. Allah revealed to him, <b>'O you enshrouded, rise up and warn!' (74: 1)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;"><br />
THE QURAYSH ATTACK ABU BAKR:</span></span></b><br />
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One day Abu Bakr boldly invited the idol-worshippers to turn towards Allah and His Messenger. Furious, they fell upon him, beating him and trampling on him. Utbah ibn Rabi'ah beat him on the face with a pair of sandals until his face was so swollen that his cheeks could not be distinguished from his nose.<br />
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The Banu Taym carried the unconscious Abu Bakr home. They were certain that he was going to die. In the late afternoon he woke up and asked, 'How is the Messenger of Allah?'<br />
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His relations rebuked him as he had shown concern for the man on whose account he had been beaten up. They left him alone with his mother Umm Khayr who had not as yet become a Muslim. Then Umm Jamil, who had become a Muslim, approached him and he asked her about the Messenger of Allah. She reported, 'He is well and safe.' 'By Allah,' he said, 'I will not taste food or drink until I see the Messenger of Allah!'<br />
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When it was dark and everything had calmed down, Umm Jamil and Umm Khayr took him to the Messenger of Allah who showed great tenderness towards him. He made supplication for Abu Bakr's mother and called her to Allah. She became a Muslim too.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE QURAYSH ARE CONFUSED:</span></span></b><br />
The Quraysh were confused about the Messenger of Allah. They did not know how to cope with the problem of visitors from afar listening to him in Makkah. They asked the advice of al-Walid ibn al-Mughirah, an old man of some experience. It was at the time of the pilgrimage. Al-Walid said, 'Men of the Quraysh! It is the time of the festival and the delegations of the Arabs will be coming to you. They have already heard about this companion of yours. Therefore agree on one opinion about him and do not disagree so that you contradict and refute each other.'<br />
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They had a long discussion with much give and take but Al-Walid was not pleased with their conclusion and criticised it. They came back to him to ask, 'What then do you say, Abu Abd Shams?'<br />
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'The nearest thing to the truth is your saying that he it a magician who has brought a kind of magic that separates; man from his father, a man from his brother, a man from his wife, and a man from his tribe.'<br />
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The gathering then broke up and the Quraysh began to sit by the paths used by the people coming to the festival They warned everyone who passed to keep clear of the Messenger of Allah and gave their reasons.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE QURAYSH STEP UP THEIR HOSTILITIES:</span></span></b><br />
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The Quraysh treated the Messenger of Allah harshly ignoring the fact that he was a relative and deserved their respect.<br />
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One day while the Prophet was prostrating in the mosque surrounded by some of the Quraysh, 'Uqbah ibn Abi Mu'ayt threw the innards of a slaughtered animal on the Prophet's back but he did not even lift his head. His daughter Fatimah came and removed them, cursing those who had committed the evil deed and the Prophet cursed them as well.<br />
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Another time, while the Prophet <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> was praying in the Hijr of the Ka'bah, 'Uqbah ibn Abi Mu'ayt tried to throttle him with his own clothes. Abu Bakr grabbed 'Uqbah' shoulder and pulled him from the Prophet, saying, 'Would you kill a man just for saying, "My Lord is Allah"?'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;"><br />
HAMZAH IBN ABDUL-MUTTALIB ACCEPTS ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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One day Abu Jahl passed by the Messenger of Allah at Safa hurling insults and cursing him, but when the Messenger of Allah ignored him, he left him alone.<br />
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Soon afterwards Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib arrived on the scene, returning from the hunt, carrying his bow. He was the strongest of the Quraysh and the most courageous. A slavewoman of Abdullah ibn Jud'an told him what had happened to the Messenger of Allah. Hamzah was filled with rage. He entered the mosque and saw Abu Jahl sitting with his friends. He went towards him until he was standing over him, raised his bow and hit him with it, giving him a nasty head wound. Then he said, 'Do you insult him when I follow his religion? I say what he says.'<br />
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Abu Jahl was silent and Hamzah became a Muslim. That was a great blow to the Quraysh because Hamzah was widely respected and his courage was legendary:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">UTBAH AND THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Quraysh saw that the Companions of the Messenger of Allah were increasing in number, Utbah ibn Rabi'ah suggested that he go to the Messenger of Allah and try to patch up their differences. If the Quraysh made some concessions, he might agree to leave off his mission. Utbah was given permission to negotiate on their behalf. He went to the Messenger of Allah and sat down beside him. 'Nephew,' he said, 'you know your standing among us, but you have brought a matter of grave concern to your people. You have divided their community, made fun of their customs, criticised their gods and their religion and declared some of their ancestors to be unbelievers. Now, listen to me. I will make some proposals for you to examine and perhaps you will accept some of them.'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah said, 'Speak, Abul-Walid. I am listening.'<br />
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'Nephew, 'Utbah continued, 'if you want money by this business, we will collect some of our property and make you the wealthiest among us. If you want honour, we will make you our chief so that every decision is yours. If you want a kingdom, we will make you our king. If you are possessed by a ghost of a jinn that you cannot drive away from yourself, we will find skilful doctors to help you. We will spend our wealth on it till you are cured.'<br />
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When Utbah had finished, the Messenger of Allah asked, 'Have you finished, Abul-Walid'<br />
'Yes.'<br />
'Then listen to me.'<br />
'I will,' said Utbah.<br />
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Utbah returned to his companions who commented, 'Abul-Walid has come back with a different expression on his face to the one he went with.'<br />
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When he sat down beside them, they asked him what had happened.<br />
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'By Allah!' he said, 'I have heard words the like of which I have never heard before. By Allah, it is neither poetry nor magic nor soothe-saying. O men of Quraysh! Obey me! Leave this man alone with what he has. Be considerate towards him and don't interfere.'<br />
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'By Allah,' they said, 'He has bewitched you with his tongue, Abul-Walid!'<br />
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'This is my opinion about him,' he replied. 'You do as you see fit.'</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger of Allah saw the persecution to which his Companions were subjected and from which he could not protect them, he suggested to them, 'If you were to go to Abyssinia, you would find a king there who does not wrong anyone. It is a friendly land and you could stay there until Allah grants us relief.'<br />
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A group of Muslims left for Abyssinia and it was the first hijrah in Islam. Ten men, over whom Uthman ibn Maz'un was in charge (may Allah be pleased with him), went first. Then Ja'far ibn Abi Talib departed and other Muslims followed them. Some took their families and some went alone. In all eighty-three made the hijrah to Abyssinia.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE QURAYSH PURSUE THE MUSLIMS:</span></span></b><br />
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'The Quraysh were even more annoyed when they saw that the Muslims were safe and secure in Abyssinia. They sent Abdullah ibn Abi Rabi'ah and Amr ibn al-As ibn Wa'il there bearing gifts collected for the Negus and his generals. The choicest goods of Makkah were used to try to influence the Abyssinians in their favour. The delegation won over the generals who were pleased with their gifts and they were able to speak to the king. They told him, 'Some of our foolish fellows have taken refuge in your majesty's dominions. They have abandoned the religion of their people, but have not entered your religion. They have brought an invented religion which neither we nor you know. The nobles of our people - their fathers, uncles and clans - have sent us to ask you to return them to us. They are closest to them and know them best.'<br />
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The generals added, 'They are speaking the truth, O King. Hand them over to them.'<br />
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However, the Negus became angry and refused to accept what they said. He would not surrender anyone who had taken refuge with him in his realm. He swore by Allah and summoned the Muslims. He also summoned his bishops. He said to the Muslims, 'What is it that you have abandoned the religion of your people for, yet not entered into my religion nor any other religion?'<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;">JA'FAR IBN ABI TALIB DEFINES ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of the Messenger of Allah, rose to explain:<br />
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O King! we were a people of ignorance who worshipped idols, ate dead animals, committed abominations, broke off ties of kinship, treated our neighbours badly, and the strong among us abused the weak. We were like that until Allah sent a Messenger to us. We knew his noble birth, his honesty, trustworthiness and decency. He called us to proclaim the oneness of Allah and to worship Him and to renounce the stones and idols which we and our fathers were worshipping. He commanded us to speak the truth, to be faithful, to maintain ties of kinship, to be good to neighbours and to refrain from crimes and bloodshed. He has forbidden us abominations, lies, taking property from orphans and slandering chaste women. He has commanded us to worship Allah alone and not to associate anything with Him and to pray, give zakat and fast.<br />
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He enumerated the other commands of Islam. Then he continued:<br />
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So we have affirmed him and believed in him and have followed him in whatever he brought from Allah. We worship Allah alone and do not associate anything with Him. We consider unlawful what he has told us is unlawful and lawful what he has told us is lawful. For this reason alone our people have attacked us, tortured us and forced us from our religion. They intend to make us revert to the worship of idols instead of praising Allah Almighty. They want us to consider lawful the evil actions which we used to consider lawful.<br />
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When they tortured us and hemmed us in, and came between us and our religion, we left for your kingdom, choosing you because we needed your protection. We hoped that we would be treated fairly while we were with you, O King!<br />
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The Negus listened to all of this patiently. Then he Asked, 'Do you have with you anything your companion brought from Allah'<br />
'Yes,' said Ja'far<br />
'Then recite it to me.'<br />
Ja'far recited the beginning of Surah Maryam. The Negus wept until his beard was wet and the bishops wept until their books were damp with their tears.<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;">THE QURAYSHI MISSION FAILS:</span></span></b><br />
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Then the Negus said, 'This and what Isa brought have come from the same source.'<br />
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He turned to the deputation of Quraysh, saying, 'Go! By Allah, I will never hand them over to you.'<br />
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The next morning Amr ibn al-As went to the Negus with a shrewd plan. 'O King, they say terrible things about Isa son of Maryam!'<br />
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The King turned to the Muslims and said, 'What do you say about Isa ibn Maryam?'<br />
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'We say about him what our Prophet ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) brought,' Ja'far ibn Abi Talib replied. 'That he was the servant of Allah, His Messenger, His Spirit and His word which He cast to the blessed Virgin Maryam .<br />
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The Negus took a stick from the ground and said, 'By Allah, Isa ibn Maryam did not add to what you have said by so much as the length of this stick!'<br />
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He treated the Muslims with honour and gave them security. The two Qurayshi messengers had to leave in disgrace.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">UMAR IBN AL-KHATTAB ACCEPTS ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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Allah then supported the Muslims by the acceptance of Islam by Umar ibn al-Khattab al-'Adawi al-Qurashi. He was an imposing man, broad-shouldered, tall and brave. The Messenger of Allah wanted him to become a Muslim and prayed for him to be guided that way.<br />
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His sister, Fatimah bint al-Khattab had become a Muslim together with her husband, Sa'id ibn Zayd. They were concealing their Islam from Umar because of his violent nature. They knew he was against Islam and the Muslims. Khabbab ibn al-Aratt used to come to Fatimah to read the Qur'an to her.<br />
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One day Umar went out angrily swinging his sword to find the Messenger of Allah who was with his Companions. He had heard that they were in a house at Safa. On his way he met Nu'aym ibn Abdullah, who belonged to Umar's people the Banu Adi, and who was already a Muslim.<br />
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'Where are you going, Umar?' he asked.<br />
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'I am going to find Muhammad,' he replied, 'He has divided the Quraysh, mocked their traditions, criticised their religion and abused their gods. I am going to kill him.'<br />
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'You deceive yourself, Umar,' Nu'aym retorted. 'Shouldn't you go back to your own family and put their affairs in order first!'<br />
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'What do you mean, my family!'<br />
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'By Allah, your brother-in-law and cousin Sa'id ibn Zayd and your sister Fatimah bint al-Khattab have become Muslims and are following Muhammad in his religion. You had better deal with them first.'<br />
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Umar returned to his sister and brother-in-law. Khabbab ibn al-Aratt was with them, holding a page from Surah Ta Ha which he was reading to them. When they heard Umar's footsteps, Khabbab hid in a small room in the house while Fatimah took the page and concealed it beneath her clothing. While he was approaching the house, Umar had heard Khabbab reciting, so he demanded, 'What is this gibberish!'<br />
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'Nothing,' they answered. 'What did you hear!'<br />
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'By Allah! He shouted angrily, 'I have heard that you are following Muhammad in his religion!'<br />
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Umar then started to attack his brother-in-law Sa'id ibn Zayd. His sister Fatimah rose to hold him back from her husband but he hit her and wounded her.<br />
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When he did that, his sister and brother-in-law told him, 'Yes, we have become Muslims and we believe in Allah and His Messenger, so do what you think best.'<br />
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When Umar saw blood on his sister, he regretted what he had done. He even admired her courage. 'Show me that page I heard Khabbab reading,' he said. 'Let me see what Muhammad has brought.'<br />
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Umar was one among a few Quraysh who could read and write, but when she heard what he wanted, his sister answered, 'We are afraid to give it to you.'<br />
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'Do not be afraid, he said and he promised not to destroy it.<br />
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When she heard that, she longed for Umar to become a Muslim. She said to him, 'Brother, you are unclean from your idol worship and only the purified may touch it.'<br />
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Umar got up and washed and then she gave him the page bearing the passage from Surah Ta Ha. After reading only a few lines, he exclaimed, 'How noble and sublime are these words!'<br />
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When Khabbab heard that, he came out from hiding to say, Umar! By Allah, I hope that Allah has singled you out by the prayer of His Prophet. I heard him say last night, "O Allah, strengthen Islam with Abul-Hakam ibn Hisham (Abu Jahl) or Umar ibn al-Khattab!" Come to God! Come to God, O Umar!'<br />
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At that Umar said, 'Khabbab, guide me to Muhammad so that I can go to him and become a Muslim.'<br />
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'He is in a house at Safa,' Khabbab said, 'with some of his Companions.'<br />
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Umar put on his sword and went to find the Messenger of Allah. He knocked on the door. When they heard his voice, one of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah got up and looked through a crack in the door. He saw Umar wearing his sword. In alarm, he returned to report, 'Messenger of Allah, it is Umar ibn al-Khattab with his sword on!'<br />
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Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib said, 'Let him in. If his intentions are peaceful, we will treat him well. If not, we will kill him with his own sword.'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah said, 'Let him in,' and rose to meet Umar as he reached the middle of the room. He seized his cloak and dragged him along violently, saying, 'What has brought you here, Ibn al-Khattab! By Allah, I do not think that you will stop until Allah sends down a calamity upon you.'<br />
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'Messenger of Allah,' Umar replied, 'I have come to you to tell you that I believe in Allah and His Messenger and what has come from Allah.'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah said, 'Allahu Akbar' so loudly that the Companions in the house knew that Umar had become a Muslim.<br />
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The Muslims' confidence increased when Umar became a Muslim as it had when Hamzah before him had become a Muslim.<br />
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News that Umar was a Muslim quickly spread among the Quraysh. They were very annoyed. They took up their swords against him but Umar fought back. The Quraysh valued their lives too much to pick quarrels with him so they decided to leave him alone.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE QURAYSH BOYCOTT THE BANU HASHIM:</span></span></b><br />
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Islam began to spread among the tribes. The Quraysh were so concerned that they decided to write a document containing a ban on the Banu Hashim and Banu al-Muttalib. They declared that they would not marry the women of these clans or give any in marriage to them, or sell them any goods or buy anything from them. The Quraysh displayed the parchment announcing the ban inside the Ka'bah in order to give it authority.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">IN THE SHE'B ABI TALIB:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Quraysh did that, the Banu Hashim and Banu al-Muttalib gathered round Abu Talib and joined him in his quarters in a narrow valley of Makkah. It was the seventh year of prophethood. However, Abu Lahab ibn Abdul-Muttalib left the Banu Hashim and aligned himself with the Quraysh.<br />
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For many months the Banu Hashim lived in misery. The boycott was so rigorously applied and food was so scarce that they had to eat the leaves of trees. Their hungry children's cries could be heard all over the valley. The Quraysh told the merchants not to sell any goods to them. Prices were increased to prevent them from buying even essentials.<br />
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They remained in that state for three years. Apart from some kind Qurayshi people who secretly sent food to them they were totally abandoned. The Messenger of Allah was in the same predicament but he continued to call his People to Allah night and day, secretly and openly and the Banu Hashim remained patient.<br />
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THE BOYCOTT ENDS:</span></span></b><br />
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A group of fair-minded Quraysh, led by Hisham ibn Amr ibn Rabi'ah, hated this unfair boycott. Hisham was highly respected among his people. He contacted some men of the Quraysh whom he knew to be kind-hearted and considerate. He told them it was shameful to allow such tyranny to continue. He asked them to abandon the unjust contract. When he had persuaded five men to agree, they met together to work towards this end. When the Quraysh were assembled the next day, Zuhayr ibn Abi Umayyah, whose mother was 'Atikah bint Abdul-Muttalib, faced the people and demanded, 'People of Makkah! Do we eat and clothe ourselves while the Banu Hashim are perishing, unable to buy or sell! By Allah, I will not sit down until this unjust document is torn up!'<br />
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Abu Jahl entered the discussion to disagree but no one supported him. Al-Mut'im ibn Adi went to the Ka'bah to tear the document down. He found that insects had eaten it all except for the words, 'In Your name, O Allah.' The Prophet had already told Abu Talib that Allah had given white ants power over the document. Now it was declared invalid.<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;">THE DEATHS OF ABU TALIB AND KHADIJAH:</span></span></b><br />
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Soon after the end of the boycott, in the tenth year of prophethood, Abu Talib and Khadijah died. They had been good companions noted for their loyally, support, and devotion. Abu Talib, however, never became a Muslim. At this time, troubles fell on the Messenger of Allah one after another.<br />
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At-Tufayl ibn Amr ad-Dawsi came to Makkah. He was a noble man, a poet, and intelligent. The Quraysh warned him against the Messenger of Allah. As a result, he was afraid to go near him to listen to him.<br />
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'By Allah,' At-Tufayl said, 'they kept at me until I decided not to listen to him at all nor to speak with him, to the extent that I stuffed my ears with cotton. I went to the mosque and the Messenger of Allah was standing there praying at the Ka'bah. I stood near him and Allah had decided that I should hear some of his words. I heard some good words and said to myself, "By Allah, I am an intelligent man, a poet. The difference between good and evil is not concealed from me. Why should I not listen to what this man says! If what he brings is good, I will accept it. If it is evil, I will leave it." '<br />
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At-Tufayl met the Messenger of Allah in his house and told him what had happened. The Messenger of Allah offered him Islam and recited the Qur'an to him. At-Tufayl became a Muslim and returned to his people to call them to Islam. He refused to live with his family until they all became Muslims. Eventually the whole tribe of Daws turned to Islam.<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;">THE JOURNEY TO TA'IF:</span></span></b><br />
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After Abu Talib's death, the Messenger of Allah suffered more than ever before. The Quraysh had been restrained during the lifetime of Abu Talib but now they stepped up their victimisation campaign. One even accosted him and showered dust on his head.<br />
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When the insults from the Quraysh became unbearable and they refused to have anything to do with Islam, the Messenger of Allah went to Ta'if to ask help of the Thaqif people and to call them to Islam. He hoped they would be sympathetic to his call.<br />
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On arriving in Ta'if, he went to the leaders and nobles of Thaqif, talked with them and called them to Allah. They, however, were rude to him and ridiculed him. They incited the town's riff-raff to shout insults at him and stone him. He retired, distressed, to the shade of a palm-tree where he sat down. Nowhere had he encountered worse treatment than that which he received at the hands of the idol-worshippers in Ta'if.<br />
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The townspeople formed a line on either side of his path. When he passed they stoned him until he was bleeding. His feet were streaming with blood. He was so dejected that he complained to Allah of his helplessness and pitiable state. He sought refuge with Allah, pleading:<br />
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O Allah, I complain to you of my weakness, lack of resources and humiliation before men. You are the Most Merciful, You are the Lord of the oppressed and You are my Lord. To whom will You entrust me? To someone far away who will frown on me or to an enemy to whom You have given power over me? If You are not angry with me, I do not care, but Your favour is better for me. I seek refuge with the light of Your face which illuminates the darkness, and by which the affairs of this world and the Next are put in order, from having Your anger descend on me or Your wrath fall upon me. I repent to You, seeking Your forgiveness and Your favour until You are well-pleased. There is no power nor strength except by Allah.<br />
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Allah sent the angel of the mountains to ask if he wanted him to bring together the two mountains between which Ta'if lay. The Messenger of Allah replied, 'No, for I hope that Allah will bring forth from them those who will worship Allah alone and not associate anything with Him.'<br />
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When Utbah ibn Rabi'ah and Shaybah ibn Rabi'ah saw his distress, they were moved with compassion. They called a Christian slave of theirs named Addas and told him to take a bunch of grapes to him. As Addas carried out his orders he noticed the kindness or the Messenger or Allah. He was so impressed that he became a Muslim.<br />
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The Messenger of Allah returned from Ta'if to Makkah where his people were even more opposed to him than they had been previously.<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;">THE ASCENT TO THE HEAVENS(MERAAJ):</span></span></b><br />
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At this time the Messenger of Allah travelled by night from the Masjid al-Haram to the Masjid al-Aqsa. From there he was transported into the proximity to Allah that He wished him to experience. He travelled through the heavens, witnessed the signs of Allah and met the earlier Prophets .<br />
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<b>'His eye swerved not nor swept aside He saw one of the greatest signs of his Lord.' (53: 1 7-18)</b><br />
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He received generous hospitality from Allah and solace and compensation for the distress he had endured in Ta'if.<br />
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Next morning, he told the Quraysh what had happened to him. They rejected it, thinking him mad, calling him a liar and mocking him. Abu Bakr Said, 'By Allah, if he said it, he has spoken the truth. What makes you wonder at it! By Allah, he tells me that news comes to him from heaven to the earth in any hour of the night or day and I believe him, and that is more unlikely than what you are astounded by.'<br />
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During the Ascent, Allah made fifty prayers each day obligatory for his Ummah. The Messenger continued to ask Allah to reduce the number of prayers until He reduced them to five prayers each day. Allah decreed that all who perform their prayers with sincerity and in expectation of a reward will receive the reward of fifty prayers.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH OFFERS HIMSELF TO THE TRIBES:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah contacted members of various Arab tribes when they came to Makkah during their festivals. He explained the beliefs of Islam to them and asked them to protect him from his enemies, saying,<br />
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'O people! I am your Messenger of Allah. He commands you to worship Him and not associate anything with Him and to abandon the worship of those you consider equal with Him. He commands you to believe in Him and confirm Him and to protect me so that I may make clear what Allah has sent to me.'<br />
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When the Messenger of Allah finished speaking, Abu Lahab usually got up to say, 'O people! This man calls on you to abandon al-Lat and al-Uzza and your allies among the jinn for this innovation and misguidance he has brought! Do not obey him and do not listen to him!'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE ANSAR ACCEPT ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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While the Messenger of Allah was at Aqabah during the festival he met a group of the Khazraj of Yathrib and called them to Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. He offered them Islam and recited the Qur'an to them.<br />
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They were neighbours of the Jews in Madinah and had heard mention of a Prophet who was about to come. They said to each other, 'People! By Allah, you know that he must be the Prophet whom the Jews have promised you. Don't let them get to him before us.'<br />
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They accepted his teachings and became Muslims, saying, 'We have left our people and no people are more rent by enmity and evil as they are! Perhaps Allah will join us together by means of you. We will go to them and call them to this religion which we have accepted from you. If Allah gathers them to you, then no man will be mightier than you.'<br />
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They went back to their land having confirmed their faith. When they came to Madinah, they mentioned the Messenger of Allah to their brothers and called them to Islam. News soon spread among them until there was no house of the Ansar in which the Messenger of Allah was not discussed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE FIRST PLEDGE OF AQABAH:</span></span></b><br />
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The following year, twelve Ansar attended the festival in Makkah. They met the Messenger of Allah and gave him their pledge, the First Pledge of Aqabah, that they would believe in one God, abstain from theft, fornication and killing children, and obey him in what was right and proper.<br />
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When they left, the Messenger of Allah sent Mus'ab ibn Umayr with them. He commanded him to read the Qur'an to them, to preach Islam and to instruct them in the religion. He also led them in prayers. He was called 'The Reader' in Madinah where he stayed with As'ad ibn Zurarah.<br />
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ISLAM SPREADS THROUGHOUT MADINAH:</span></span></b><br />
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Islam began among the people of the Aws and the Khazraj in Madinah. Sa'd ibn Mu'adh and Usayd ibn Hudayr became Muslims. They were the leaders of their people, the Banu Abdul-Ashhal of Aws. They were convinced of the truth because of the wisdom and kindness of those who had become Muslims before them, particularly by the excellent presentation of Islam by Mus'ab ibn Umayr. All the people of the Banu Abdul-Ashhal became Muslims, and not a household of the Ansar remained in which some men and women had not accepted the faith.<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;">THE SECOND PLEDGE OF AQABAH:</span></span></b><br />
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Mus'ab ibn Umayr returned to Makkah the following year and a number of the Muslim Ansar accompanied those of their people making hajj who were still idol-worshippers. The Muslims arranged to meet the Messenger of Allah at Aqabah. When they had finished the hajj, they met in the valley near Aqabah late at night. There were seventy-three men and two women. The Messenger of Allah came with his uncle, al-Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib who was still an idol-worshipper at that time.<br />
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The Messenger of Allah talked to them, recited the Qur'an and prayed to Allah and encouraged people to become Muslims. Then he said,' ask for your allegiance on the basis that you protect me as you would protect your wives and children.'<br />
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They pledged their allegiance to him. They asked him to promise that he would not leave them and return to his people. The Messenger of Allah gave his promise, 'I am from you and you are from me. I will fight those you fight and will be at peace with those with whom you are at peace.'<br />
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He chose twelve leaders from among them: nine from the Khazraj and three from the Aws.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua';"><span style="color: indigo;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">THE HIJRAH TO MADINAHBEGINS: </span></b></span><span style="color: darkorchid;"><br />
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Once the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah had taken this pledge, the Muslims had more security and some from Makkah took refuge with the Ansar. The Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah ordered his Companions and those Muslims who were with him in Makkah to leave for Madinah, and to join their brothers among the Ansar. He said, 'Allah has given you brothers and an abode where you will be safe.' They soon began to leave Makkah.<br />
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The Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah, however, remained in Makkah waiting for Allah's permission to emigrate to Madinah.<br />
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The emigration of the Muslims from Makkah was not easy. The Quraysh put many obstacles in their way and subjected the emigrants to considerable stress. However, the emigrants were determined to go. They did not want to remain in Makkah. Some, including Abu Salamah, were forced to leave their wives and children behind and to travel alone. Some had to relinquish all they had earned in their lifetime. Suhayb was among those who lost all their wealth.<br />
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Umar ibn al-Khattab, Talhah, Hamzah, Zayd ibn Harithah, Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf, Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, Abu Hudhayfah, Uthman ibn Affan and others emigrated (may Allah be pleased with them) and the emigration continued apace. None were left in Makkah with the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah except for those who were imprisoned or awaiting trial, apart from Ali ibn Abi Talib and Abu Bakr ibn Abi Quhafah.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE QURAYSH'S FINAL PLOT FAILS:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Quraysh saw that the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah had Companions and helpers in Madinah over whom they had no power, they were alarmed about his departure. They knew that if that happened, they would have no means to stop him. So they assembled in the Dar an-Nadwah, the house of Qusayy ibn Kilab which the Quraysh used when decision-making, The Quraysh nobles consulted one another on what to do about the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah.<br />
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They finally agreed that each tribe would provide a young warrior and together they would attack the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah, each man striking a blow. That way responsibility for his death would be divided among the tribes and the Banu Abd Manaf would not be able to fight them all.<br />
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Allah informed His Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of this plot, so he could tell Ali ibn Abi Talib to sleep in his bed wrapped up in his cloak, adding, 'Nothing unpleasant will happen to you.<br />
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When the murderous gang gathered at the door intending to attack, the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah came out and took up a handful of dust. Allah then instantly removed their sight and the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah scattered the dust over their heads while reciting verses from Surah Ya Sin,<b> 'We have covered them so that they do not see,' (36: 9)</b> Someone came to them and said, 'What are you waiting here for'<br />
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'Muhammad,' they replied.<br />
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'May Allah disappoint you!' he said. 'By Allah, he came out earlier and went about his business.'<br />
When they looked and saw someone sleeping on the bed they did not doubt that it was the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah. But in the morning when Ali got up from the bed, they were so embarrassed that they slunk away quietly.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE HIJRAH OF THE MESSENGER ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) OF ALLAH:</span></span></b><br />
The Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah went to Abu Bakr to tell him, 'Allah has given me permission to emigrate.'<br />
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Abu Bakr exclaimed, 'In company, Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah?<br />
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'In company,' replied the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah, and Abu Bakr wept for joy.<br />
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Abu Bakr brought two camels which he had in readiness for the journey and hired Abdullah ibn Urayqit to act as their guide. Over the years, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah had developed such a reputation for honesty that the unbelieving Quraysh would deposit their valuables with him, certain that they would be safe. This day he charged Ali with the responsibility for returning all the property to its rightful owners.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;"><br />
THE CAVE OF THAWR:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />) of Allah and Abu Bakr left Makkah secretly. Abu Bakr asked his son, Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr, to find out what people were saying about them in Makkah and he asked 'Air ibn Fuhayrah, his freed slave, to graze his milking sheep in the daytime but to bring them to the each night. Asma' bint Abi Bakr would bring them food.<br />
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They went to the Cave of Thawr. Abu Bakr went in first to clean it up and to make sure that it was safe so that nothing could harm the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah. Once he was satisfied he called him in.<br />
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When they were inside Allah sent a spider to spin a web from a bush across the entrance to the cave. It concealed the fact that the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and Abu Bakr had only just gone in. Allah also commanded two wild doves to fly down between the spider and the tree. They made a nest there and laid eggs. <b>'To Allah belong the armies of the heavens and the earth.' (48: 4)</b><br />
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The idol-worshippers followed the tracks of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah's party, but when they reached the mountain they became confused. They climbed up the hillside passing close to the cave. However, when they saw the spider's web they said, 'If anyone had entered here, there would not be a spider's web across the opening. Then, they rode on. Abu Bakr saw the idol-worshippers coming. In alarm he said, 'Messenger of Allah, if one of them steps forward, he will see us.'<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />) of Allah replied, 'Why worry about two when Allah is the third!'<br />
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Allah says in the Qur'an, /... the second of the two; when the two were in the Cave, when he said to his companion, <b>"Grieve not. Allah is with us." '(9: 40)</b><br />
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SURAQAH'S EXPERIENCE:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Quraysh realised that the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah had escaped, they offered a hundred camels to anyone who handed him over, dead or alive. The Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah remained in the cave for three days and then left with 'Air ibn Fuhayrah who guided him along the coastal route.<br />
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Suraqah ibn Malik ibn Ju'sham was eager to get the reward offered for the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah. He was tracking his footsteps when his horse stumbled and he was thrown off. He refused to give up so he mounted again and rode on. His horse stumbled a second time and he fell again. Determined to capture his quarry, he rode on once more. Just as he caught sight of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah, his horse stumbled a third time. Its feet sank into the sand and Suraqah fell. Then he watched as dust rose from the ground like a sandstorm in front of him.<br />
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When Suraqah saw that happen, he knew that the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah was under the protection of Allah. He realised that the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah would certainly have the upper hand over his enemies. He called out, 'I am Suraqah ibn Ju'sham. Wait for me so that I can speak to you. By Allah, I will not harm you.'<br />
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The Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah said to Abu Bakr, 'Ask him what he wants from us.'<br />
'Write a document for me which will be a warrant of security.'<br />
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The Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah asked 'Air ibn Fuhayrah to write it and Suraqah kept the piece of leather (or bone) on which it was written for many years. The Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah, looking ahead to the day when the Persian empire would crumble, said to Suraqah, 'How will you feel when you are wearing the bracelets of Chosroes?'<br />
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And indeed that event took place. When Persia was conquered, the bracelets, belt and crown of Chosroes were brought to Umar. He summoned Suraqah ibn Malik and put the royal insignia on him.<br />
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Although Suraqah offered the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah provisions for his journey to Madinah, they were not accepted. He only asked, 'Conceal our presence.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">A BLESSED MAN:</span></span></b><br />
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During their journey the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah's party passed the tent of Umm Ma'bad al-Khuza'iyyah who had a goat which was giving no milk during the drought. The Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah stroked its udder, invoked the name of Allah and prayed for a blessing. Milk flowed. He gave Umm Ma'bad and his Companions milk to drink until they were satisfied. Then he drank last of all. The ewe was milked a second time and her milk filled a vessel. When Abu Ma'bad returned home, his wife told him what had happened, exclaiming, 'BY Allah, it could only have been a blessed man who passed by us.'<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>MADINAH RECEIVES THE MESSENGER ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) OF ALLAH:</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua';"><span style="color: darkorchid;">The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and his party continued their journey to Quba' which is on the outskirts of Madinah. It was Monday the 12 of Rabi' al-Awwal and this date marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.<br />
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When the Ansar heard that the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah had left Makkah they waited for him even more eagerly than people who are fasting wait for the new moon of the '3eid. Every day after the Morning Prayer they went to the outskirts of Madinah to look for him. They stayed there until the heat of the summer sun forced them to seek shade. They would go back into their houses feeling very disappointed.<br />
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On the day that the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah arrived, the people had just gone back into their houses. The Jews had taken note of what was going on and the first person to see him was indeed a Jew. He shouted as loudly as he could to announce to the Ansar that the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah had arrived. Everyone went out to greet him. He and Abu Bakr, who was about the same age, were sheltering under a palm-tree. Only a few of them had seen the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah before so most of the people in the crowd were unable to distinguish between him and Abu Bakr. Realising their confusion, Abu Bakr stood up to shade him with his cloak from the sun, thus making it clear who was the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah.<br />
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The Muslims were overjoyed at the arrival of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />) of Allah. It was the best thing that had ever happened to them. The women and children chanted, 'This is the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah who has come! This is the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah who has come!' In their delight, the girls of the Ansar recited:<br />
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We must all give our thanksgiving all the while praising Allah<br />
You whom Allah sends among us,<br />
what you bring, we will obey<br />
You've ennobled Madinah.<br />
Welcome now! Guide us to His way! <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/heartpump.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Love" /> </i><br />
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Anas ibn Malik al-Ans a boy at that time, said, 'I saw the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah the day he entered Madinah. I have not seen a better or more radiant day than when he came to us in Madinah.'<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah spent four days at Quba' where he established a mosque. On Friday morning, he set off again. At noon he stopped among the Banu Salim ibn Awf where he prayed the Jumu'ah. This was the first Jumu'ah in Madinah.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE HOUSE OF ABU AYYUB AL-ANSARI:</span></span></b><br />
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In Madinah the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah was greeted by people, all asking him to stay with them. They grabbed the halter of his camel but he said, 'Let it go its own way. It is under orders.' That happened several times. Eventually the camel stopped at the home of Banu Malik ibn an-Najjar. By herself she kneeled at a place which today marks the door of the Prophet's mosque. At that time It was used for drying dates and belonged to two orphan boys of the Banu'n-Najjar who were the Prophet's maternal uncles.<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah got off his camel. Abu Ayyub Khalid ibn Zayd quickly carried his luggage into his house and the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah stayed with him. Abu Ayyub showed him generous hospitality and great respect. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah insisted on staying on the lower floor of the house although Abu Ayyub disliked occupying the top floor above him, thinking it an insult. The Prophet, however reassured him, Saying, Abu Ayyub, it is more convenient for me and those who call on me that I stay on the lower floor.'<br />
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<b><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
MESSENGER ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) OF ALLAH'S MOSQUE:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah called for the two orphans who owned the date store and asked them to name a price for it, so that a mosque could be built. They said, 'We give It to you, Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah.' He refused to accept it as a gift, however, and insisted on paying them.<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah helped In the building of the mosque, carrying bricks alongside the other Muslims As he worked he recited, 'O Allah, the true reward is the reward of the Next World, so show mercy to the Ansar and Muhajirun!'<br />
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The Muslims were happy, reciting poetry and praising Allah. Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah stayed in the house of Abu Ayyub for seven months until his mosque and the rooms for his family were ready.<br />
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The Muhajirun joined the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah until none were left in Makkah except those in person or awaiting trial. Every house of the Ansar became Muslim.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">BROTHERHOOD:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah established brotherhood between the Muhajirun and the Ansar, and they were put under an obligation to assist one another. The Ansar were so eager to form a brotherhood that they had to draw lots to allocate their shares. The Ansar gave the Muhajirun authority over their homes, their furniture, their land and their animals and preferred them over themselves in every way.<br />
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An Ansari would say to a Muhajir, 'Have whichever half of my property you want to take,' and the Muhajir would say, 'May Allah bless you in your family and property! Show me the market.' From the Ansar there was great benevolence as they demonstrated their generosity to their Muslim brothers while the Muhajirun retained their self-respect.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE PROPHET'S COVENANT:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah bound together the Muhajirun and the Ansar when he made a covenant with the Jews. They were confirmed in their freedom to practise religion and in their title to their wealth. Conditions were made for them and accepted from them.<br />
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ADHAN:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah was secure in Madinah and Islam had been strengthened, the people would join him at prayer without a call. He disliked the way the Jews and Christians used horns and bells to announce their calls to prayer. Then Allah honoured the Muslims with the adhan. One of them saw the method in a dream. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah confirmed it and prescribed it for the Muslims. He chose Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi to call the adhan. He was the mu'adhdhin of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and thus became the Imam of all the mu'adhdhins until the end of time.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE HYPOCRITES:</span></span></b><br />
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Islam spread throughout Madinah and some of the rabbis and Jewish scholars also became Muslims. They included a learned rabbi named Abdullah ibn Salam whose acceptance of Islam annoyed other Jews. At that time the Jews were feeling anxious. They envied Islam, but at the same time they were frightened of it. Hence a group of hypocrites emerged. Their leader was Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul, whose power was not questioned before the arrival of Islam, but now his people were flocking to the new faith. He and others like him who were greedy for power became open enemies of Islam while others became secret hypocrites.<br />
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THE QIBLAH:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and the Muslims prayed towards Jerusalem for sixteen months after he came to Madinah but he wanted to turn to the Ka'bah. Muslims, as Arabs, had grown up with both love and esteem for the Ka'bah. They did not consider any other house equal to it nor any qiblah equal to the qiblah of Ibrahim and Isma'il. They all would have preferred to turn towards the Ka'bah. They found that the qiblah towards Jerusalem was an irritation, but they declared, 'We hear and obey' and 'We believe it. All is from our Lord.' They always obeyed the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah and submitted to the commands of Allah whether or not that was what they wanted.<br />
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First Allah tested their hearts for taqwa and their submission to the command of Allah. Then He turned His Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) and the Muslims towards the Ka'bah.<br />
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Qur'an says:<br />
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<b>'Thus We appointed you a midmost nation that you might be witnesses to the people and that the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) might he! a witness to you; and We did not appoint the direction you were facing, except that We might know who followed the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) from him who turned on his heels it was a difficult thing except for those whom Allah has guided.' (2: 143)</b><br />
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The Muslims turned to the Ka'bah out of obedience to Allah and His Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) and it became the qiblah of the Muslims for all time to come. Wherever they are in the world, Muslims turn their faces towards it when they pray.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE QURAYSH ARE STILL HOSTILE:</span></span></b><br />
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When Islam was firmly established in Madinah, and the Quraysh knew that it was flourishing and spreading, they became hostile towards the Muslims. Allah commanded the Muslims to be steadfast and patient, saying, <b>'Restrain your hands and establish the prayer.' (4: 77)</b><br />
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When the Muslims were strong and secure, they were given permission to fight but were not obliged to do so. Allah said,<b>'Leave is given against those whom war is made (to fight) because they were wronged. Allah is able to help them.' (22: 39)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE FIRST EXPEDITIONS:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah began to send delegations to visit other tribes and districts. Most of the time there was no war, only skirmishes. Even this much activity worried the idol-worshippers but their anxiety encouraged the Muslims to emerge triumphant.<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah went on the raid of Abwa, the first he himself undertook. It was followed by other raids and expeditions.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE FAST:</span></span></b><br />
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In the second year of the hijrah, fasting was made obligatory. Allah revealed, <b>'O you who believe, the fast is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you - perhaps you will be God-fearing.' (2: 183)</b><br />
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He says, <b>'The month of Ramadan in which the Qur'an was sent down to be a guidance to the people and as clear signs of the Guidance and the Discrimination. Let those of you who are present at the month last it.' (2: 185)</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">THE DECISIVE BATTLE OF BADR:</span></span></b><br />
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The Great Expedition of Badr took place in Ramadan, 2 A.H. Allah called this battle 'The Day of Distinguishing.' Allah says, <b>'if you believe in Allah and what We sent down on Our servant on the Day of Distinguishing, the day the two hosts met.' (8: 41)</b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah had heard that Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, who was extremely hostile to Islam, was coming from Syria with a large trading caravan belonging to the Quraysh. They were carrying a vast quantity of wealth and merchandise. War had been declared between the Muslims and the idol-worshippers and the Quraysh had been spending their wealth on fighting Islam. Their cavalry would occasionally reach the borders of Madinah and the grazing areas used by the Muslims' animals.<br />
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When the Messenger of Allah heard about this caravan, he sent Muslims to attack it. He did not attach much importance to the confrontation and did not issue a compulsory order to wage war.<br />
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When Abu Sufyan heard that the Messenger of Allah was coming towards him he sent to Makkah for help from the Quraysh to protect him from the Muslims. When this plea reached the people of Makkah, they decided that it must be serious. They prepared themselves quickly and departed. All of their nobles, apart from Abu Lahab, went to help and he appointed a man to take his place.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">ASSURANCE FROM THE ANSAR:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> heard that the Quraysh had set out from Makkah to stop the Muslims, he consulted his Companions. He was concerned about the Ansar because their original homage included the condition that they only defend him in their home territory. Since he resolved to leave Madinah, he wanted to know where they stood The Muhajirun assured him of their support, but he consulted them a second time, and then a third time. The Ansar fully understood the reason why he was concerned about them. Sa'd ibn Mu'adh replied,<br />
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'It seems that you are alluding to us. Perhaps you fear that the Ansar do not think that they have to help you outside their own territory. I speak for the Ansar and answer for them. Go where you wish, join whom you wish and cut off whom you wish. Take what you wish from our property and give us what you wish. What you take from us is dearer than what you leave. Whatever you command, we will follow it. By Allah, if you were to travel until you reached Bark Ghamdan, we would go with you. By Allah, if you were to cross this sea, we would plunge into it with you.'<br />
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Al-Miqdad said, 'We do not say to you what the people of Musa said to Musa: "Go forth you and your Lord and do battle. We will be waiting here. "(5: 24) We will do battle on your right and on your left and in front of you and behind you.'<br />
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When the Messenger of Allah heard this, his face shone with happiness 'Be Steadiest!' he said to his Companions.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">JIHAD AND MARTYRDOM:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Muslims went to Badr, a boy called Umayr ibn Abi Waqqas came out. He was sixteen and afraid that the Prophet would not accept him because he was too young to fight. He tried to avoid being seen but his elder brother, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, asked him what he was up to.<br />
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'I was afraid that the Messenger of Allah would send me back when I wanted to go out. It might be that Allah will grant me martyrdom,' he answered.<br />
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That was indeed the case. The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> did want to send him back because he was so young. Umayr wept. His tears weakened the heart of the Messenger of Allah who allowed him to go after all. And Umayr was killed as a martyr during the expedition.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">DISPARITY IN NUMBERS:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah set off for Badr swiftly with three hundred and thirteen men but only two horses and seventy camels. Two or three men rode on a camel in turns without any distinction being made between a soldier and a general. The Messenger of Allah, Abu Bakr, Umar and the great Companions were among them.<br />
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The Prophet gave the banner to Mus'ab ibn Umayr <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Big Grin" />, the flag of the Muhajirun to Ali ibn Abi Talib and the flag of the Ansar to Sa'd ibn Mu'adh.<br />
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When Abu Sufyan heard that the Muslims had set out to intercept him, he turned his caravan towards the coast. When he saw that they were safe, he sent word to the Quraysh telling them to return as there was now nothing for them to do. The Quraysh wanted to turn back, but Abu Jahl insisted on attacking. The Quraysh army numbered more than a thousand, including all the warriors, leaders and horsemen. Of the fighters the Messenger of Allah said, 'Makkah has sent you its treasures, dear and beloved ones.'<br />
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The Messenger or Allah and his Companions reached the water of Badr first. They arrived at midnight and built cisterns which they filled with water. The Messenger of Allah allowed unbelievers to drink of this water, too.<br />
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Allah sent down heavy rain that night. It prevented the idol-worshippers from advancing. It was a mercy for the Muslims, however, as it made the ground smooth and the sand firm. This blessing strengthened their hearts. Allah describes the scene:<br />
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<b>'He sent down water on you from heaven, to purify you thereby and to put away from you the defilement of Satan, and to strengthen your hearts and to confirm your feet.' (8: 11)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">PREPARATION FOR BATTLE:</span></span></b><br />
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A shelter was built for the Messenger of Allah on a small hill overlooking the battlefield. He went down to the battlefield and began to point with his hand, saying, 'So-and-so will die here. So-and-so will die here. So-and-so will die here if Allah wills.' None of those people went any further than where he had pointed.<br />
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When the idol-worshippers appeared and the two groups confronted one another, the Messenger of Allah said, 'O Allah, this is the Quraysh who have come with their vanity and their pride. They have come to fight You and deny Your Messenger.'<br />
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It was the night of Friday, 17 Ramadan. In the morning, the Quraysh advanced in their squadrons and the two groups took up positions ready for battle.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">SUPPLICATION AND ENTREATY:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> organised the ranks and returned to his shelter. He and Abu Bakr went inside. The Messenger of Allah prayed. He asked for the help of Allah Whose judgement cannot be turned aside and Whose decree cannot be averted. There is no help but from Allah. He said, 'O Allah, if You let this group of men die, no one after them will worship You on the earth.'<br />
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He called out to his Lord, 'O Allah, give me the help which You promised me.'<br />
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He raised his hands to the sky until the cloak fell from his shoulders. Abu Bakr consoled and comforted him.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">A CONFRONTATION:</span></span></b><br />
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Then the Messenger of Allah went out to encourage the Muslims to fight. Utbah ibn Rabi'ah and his brother Shaybah and his son al-Walid stepped forward from the Quraysh. When they came forward between the opposing forces, they asked for other people to come forward as was the custom. When three youths of the Ansar went out to them they asked, 'Who are you?'<br />
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'We are from the Ansar.'<br />
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'We demand our equals. Send some of our own tribe out to us.'<br />
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The Prophet said, 'Go forward, Ubaydah ibn al-Harith [ibn al-Muttalib ibn Abd Manaf], Hamzah and Ali.'<br />
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'Yes, these are our equals in nobility,' they said.<br />
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Ubaydah, the oldest man chosen, went out against Utbah, Hamzah against Shaybah and 'Ail against al-Walid ibn Utbah. Hamzah and Ali quickly killed their opponents. Ubaydah and Utbah exchanged blows and each of them floored the other. Hamzah and Ali turned their swords against Utbah and finished him off and carried back Ubaydah, who was wounded. He died a martyr.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: indigo;">WAR BREAKS OUT:</span></span></b><br />
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The people crowded together and drew near to one another. The idol-worshippers approached. The Messenger of Allah cried out, 'Arise for a Paradise as wide as the heavens and the earth!'<br />
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Umayr ibn al-Humam al-Ansari got up, asking, 'Messenger of Allah ! A Paradise as wide as the heavens and the earth?'<br />
'Yes,' he said.<br />
'Wonderful, wonderful, Messenger of Allah!'<br />
'What moved you to say "Wonderful, wonderful"?'<br />
'Nothing, by Allah, Messenger of Allah,' he said, except the hope that I will be among its people.<br />
'You are one of its people,' he was told.<br />
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Umayr took some dates from his quiver and began to eat. 'If I live to eat these dates it will be a long life,' he suddenly said.<br />
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So he threw away the dates and ran to the battlefield. He fought the enemy until he was killed. He was the first martyr that day.<br />
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The people were steadfast, constantly remembering Allah. The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> fought fiercely. He fought closely with the enemy and none was braver that day. The angels brought down mercy and victory and drove back the idol-worshippers.<br />
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BROTHERS COMPETING IN JIHAD:</span></span></b><br />
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The young men competed with each other as they raced for martyrdom and happiness. It was a race between friends, comrades and brothers.<br />
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Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf said, 'I was in the ranks on the day of Badr. I turned and there were two young boys one on my right and the other on my left. I was not too happy about their position. One of them said to me, in a quiet voice that His companion could not hear, "Uncle, show me Abu Jahl." I said, "Nephew, what will you do to him?" He replied, "I have made a covenant with Allah that if I see him, I will kill him or die before him." The other boy then said the same thing to me, also keeping it from his companion.' He added,' I was so happy to be' between two men like them. I pointed Abu Jahl out to them and they attacked him like two falcons until they struck him down.'<br />
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When Abu Jahl was killed, the Messenger of Allah said, 'This Abu Jahl was the Pharaoh of this community.'<br />
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A CLEAR VICTORY:</span></span></b><br />
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When the victory of the Muslims and the defeat of the idol-worshippers became clear, the Messenger of Allah said, 'Allah is greater! Praise belongs to Allah Who was true to His promise, helped His slave and defeated the parties alone.'<br />
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Allah certainly spoke the truth when He said:<b> 'Allah surely helped you at Badr when you were utterly abject. So fear Allah and perhaps you will be thankful.' (3: 123)</b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah ordered the Quraysh dead to be thrown into a well. Then he stood over it and said, 'O people of the well! Have you found what Allah promised you to be true? I have certainly found that what my Lord promised me is true.'<br />
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Seventy leaders of the unbelievers were killed and another seventy captured on the Day of Badr. Six Muslims of the Quraysh and eight of the Ansar were martyred.<br />
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The Messenger of Allah divided the captives among his Companions and told them to treat them well.<br />
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He then returned to Madinah confirmed in victory. All his enemies both in the city and in surrounding areas feared him. Many more people of Madinah were encouraged to become Muslims.<br />
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In Makkah the idol-worshippers mourned for their slain. Terror entered the hearts of all the Muslims' enemies.<br />
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CAPTIVES AS TEACHERS</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger of Allah <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> pardoned the captives and accepted ransom from them. He was gracious to those who had nothing and set them free. The Quraysh sent money to ransom the captives and he set them free too.<br />
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Among the captives were those who had nothing with which to ransom themselves. The Messenger of Allah allowed them to earn their freedom by teaching the children of the Ansar to write. Each prisoner taught ten Muslims. Zayd ibn Thabit was one of those who learned in this way from the captives of Badr.<br />
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The Banu Qaynuqa' were the first Jews to break the agreement they had made with the Messenger of Allah by insulting him and harming the Muslims. The Messenger of Allah then laid siege to them for fifteen days until they surrendered unconditionally. Their ally, Abdullah ibn Ubayy, the head of the hypocrites, interceded for them and the Messenger of Allah raised the siege at his request. Seven hundred Jewish artisans and merchants were bearing arms on that occasion</span></span>.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE BATTLE OF UHUD:<br />
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REVENGE:</span></span></b><br />
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When their heroes were defeated on the Day of Badr and the remnants of the army returned to Makkah, it was a terrible blow for the Quraysh. Men who had lost their fathers, sons and brothers approached Abu Sufyan and others who had valuable merchandise in that caravan. They wanted the profits to be used for lighting the Muslims again. The merchants agreed to their request. The Quraysh decided to conduct a new war. Poets spurred the people on with their militant verses and provoked fanatical zeal in readiness for battle.<br />
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A well-equipped Quraysh army set out from Makkah in the middle of Shawwal 3 A.H. The leaders accompanied by their wives advanced until they set up camp at the gates of Madinah. The Quraysh had mustered three thousand soldiers.<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah thought that the Muslims should stay in the city and fight only if the enemy came into Madinah. Abdullah ibn Ubayy agreed with him but some of the Muslim men who had missed lighting at Badr said, 'Messenger of Allah, lead us out to face our enemies so that they will not think us cowards and weaklings.'<br />
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They kept urging on the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah until he went into his house and put on his armour. Then those who had suggested going out of the city regretted their insistence and said, 'We have persuaded you, Messenger ( :saw; ) of Allah, for which we had no right. If you wish, stay and may Allah bless you .'<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah then said, 'It is not fitting that a Prophet who has put on his armour should put it aside until he has fought.'<br />
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The Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah went out with a thousand of his Companions. When he was at ash-Shawt between Madinah and Uhud, Abdullah ibn Ubayy withdrew with a third of the men, saying, 'He has obeyed them and rebelled against me.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">IN BATTLE POSITION:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah, now with seven hundred men, reached the gorge of Uhud, a mountain about three kilometres from Madinah, he took up his position saying, 'None of you should start fighting until we give the order.'<br />
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He prepared for battle. He put Abdullah ibn Jubayr in charge of the fifty archers, instructing them, 'Keep the cavalry away from us with arrows so that they do not come up from our rear whether the battle is going for us or against us.'<br />
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He commanded them to hold their position and not to leave it, even if they saw birds snatching the army away. He put on two coats of armour and gave the banner to Mus'ab ibn Umayr (may Allah be pleased with him).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">ANOTHER RACE FOR JIHAD:</span></span></b><br />
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On the day Of Uhud the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah sent back a group of boys because they were too young. They included Samurah ibn Jundub and Rafi' ibn Khadij who were only fifteen years old. The father of Rafi' interceded, saying to the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah that his son Rafi' was a good shot, so the Prophet allowed the boy to go.<br />
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Samurah ibn Jundud who was the same age as Rafi' was presented to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah who sent him back because he was too young. Samurah said, 'You gave permission to Rafi' but you sent me back. If I were to wrestle with him, I would throw him.'<br />
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They wrestled and Samurah threw Rafi' so he was given permission as well. Consequently he was able to fight in the Battle of Uhud.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;"><br />
THE BATTLE:</span></span></b><br />
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The two sides faced each other and closed in. Hind bint Utbah stood among the women beating on drums behind the men to urge them on. A fierce battle was soon in progress. Abu Dujanah fought with the sword of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah. He fought until he was deep in the enemy's ranks and killed all those in his path.<br />
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Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib fought fiercely, killing many Qurayshi heroes. No one could stand against him until Wahshi, the slave of Jubayr ibn Mut'im, waited for him in ambush. He was expert at throwing the javelin and seldom missed his mark. Jubayr had promised him that he would set him free if he killed Hamzah. He had killed his uncle Tu'aymah in the Battle of Badr. Hind, the wife of Abu Sufyan who was thirsting for revenge, also encouraged him to kill Hamzah. Wahshi attacked Hamzah with his spear, striking him so hard that it pierced the lower part of his body. Hamzah fell, a martyr.<br />
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Mus'ab ibn Umayr fought in front of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah until he was killed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE MUSLIMS' VICTORY:</span></span></b><br />
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Allah Almighty sent down His help for the Muslims. He confirmed His promise until the idol-worshippers were cut off from their camp and were clearly defeated. The women turned in flight.<br />
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When the Muslim archers saw that the idol-worshippers had been routed and had turned in flight to the point that they caught up with their women, they themselves left their post. They headed for the camp, certain of victory, crying, 'People! Booty! Booty!'<br />
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Their commander reminded them of the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah's order not to leave their post, but they did not listen. They assumed that the idol-worshippers would not come back and so they left the Muslim army unprotected. Then, the cavalry of idol-worshippers suddenly attacked from the rear. A shout went up, 'Muhammad has been killed!' Though the Muslims turned back straightaway, the idol-worshippers seized the opportunity to counter-attack.<br />
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It was a day on which all the Muslims were sorely tested. The enemy fought their way close to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah who was hit with a rock. He fell on his side, one of his front teeth was smashed, his face was scratched and his lip cut. The blood ran down his face and he wiped it away, saying, 'How can a people prosper who have stained their Prophet's face with blood while he summoned them to their Lord!'<br />
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In the confusion, many of the Muslims did not know where the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah was. Ali ibn Abi Talib took his hand and Talhah ibn Ubaydullah helped him to his feet. Malik ibn Sinan, very upset, licked away the blood from his face.<br />
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The Muslims, though not put to flight, were out-manoeuvred and forced to resume the fight.<br />
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The Muslims suffered greatly from this reversal. The archers' behaviour led to the martyrdom of many strong and dedicated Companions.<br />
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The archers' failure to hold to the instructions of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and his orders not to leave their specified position is referred to in the Qur'an:<br />
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<b>'Allah was true in His promise towards you when you blasted them by His leave; until you lost heart and quarrelled about the matter and were rebellious, after He had shown you that you longed for. Some of you there are that desire this world, and some of you there are desire the Next World. Then He turned you from them, that He might try you, and He has pardoned you and Allah is bounteous to the believers.'(3: 152)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">WONDERS OF LOVE AND SACRIFICE:</span></span></b><br />
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During the battle, two links from the metal chainstrap of the Messenger ( :saw; ) of Allah's helmet had been forced into his cheek. Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah removed one link from his face and a front tooth fell out; he pulled out another link and a second tooth fell out. Thus he lost both of his front teeth. Abu Dujanah had positioned himself as a shield for the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah. Countless arrows stuck in his back while he was leaning over him. Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas shot arrows in defence of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah who was handing him the arrows, saying, 'Shoot, may my father and mother be your ransom.'<br />
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When the eye of Qatadah ibn an-Nu'man was injured it fell out of its socket on to his cheek. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah put it back in and it was subsequently his best and sharpest eye. The frenzied idol-worshippers had surged towards the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah, trying to achieve something Allah had not willed. Ten Companions who were protecting him were killed. Talhah ibn Ubaydullah shielded the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah from arrows with his bare hand. His fingers bled profusely and his hand became paralysed. When the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah wanted to climb a rock he was unable to do so because of his wounds and weakness. Talhah squatted down so that he could use him as a step. The time for the noon-prayer came and he led them in the prayer sitting down because of his wounds.<br />
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When the Muslims had been dispersed, Anas ibn an-Nadr, the uncle of Anas ibn Malik, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah's servant, continued to fight on. Sa'd ibn Mu'adh asked him, 'Where are you going, Abu Umar!'<br />
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'Towards the scent of the Garden of Paradise, Sa'd, he replied. 'I smell it near Uhud!'<br />
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He came upon some men of the Muhajirun and Ansar who were sitting down looking gloomy, and asked them, 'Why are you sitting here!'<br />
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'The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah has been killed,' they said.<br />
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'Then what use is life after him Get up and die as the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah died.<br />
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Then he went forward and fought the enemy until he was killed.<br />
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Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, 'We found seventy wounds on him that day. Only his sister could recognise him, and she recognised him by his fingertips.<br />
Ziyad ibn as-Sakan fought alongside five of the Ansar in front of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah; they were killed one by one. Ziyad fought until he was badly wounded. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah said, 'Bring him to me.' He used his foot as a support for Ziyad's head. Ziyad died with his cheek on the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah's foot.<br />
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Amr ibn al-Jamuh was very lame and had four young sons who used to go on expeditions with the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah. When they went to Uhud, he wanted to accompany the Prophet. His sons said to him, 'Allah has given you a dispensation. You stay and we will fight in your place for Allah has removed the obligation of jihad from you.<br />
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Amr came to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and said,<br />
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'These sons of mine prevent me from doing jihad with you. By Allah, I hope that I will be martyred and then I will walk in the Garden of Paradise with this lameness of mine.<br />
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The Prophet replied, 'Allah has removed the duty of jihad from you.<br />
He asked his sons, What harm is there in letting him go!' Amr went with the army and was indeed blessed with martyrdom at Uhud.<br />
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Zayd ibn Thabit (may Allah be pleased with him) said, 'On the day of Uhud, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah sent me to look for Sa'd ibn ar-Rabi'. "if you see him," he said, "Greet him from me and tell him, 'The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah says to you, "How do you feel?" '<br />
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'I began to go among the slain and I came to him when he was breathing his last. He had seventy wounds spear wounds, sword-wounds and arrow wounds. I said, "Sa'd! The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah sends you his greeting and says to you, 'How do you feel?' " He said, "And peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. Say to him, 'Messenger of Allah, I can smell the scent of the Garden.' Tell my people the Ansar, 'You have no excuse with Allah if anything happens to your Prophet while you still breathe.' " He died straight after saying that.'<br />
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Abdullah ibn Jahsh said on that day, 'O Allah, I swear to you that if I meet the enemy tomorrow and they kill me and then split my stomach open and cut off my nose and my ears and You ask me what all that was for, I will say, "For you, my Lord." '<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE AFTERMATH OF BATTLE:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Muslims realised that the Messenger of <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> Allah was still alive, they rushed up to one another and advanced towards the gorge. Ubayy ibn Khalaf caught up with him, saying, 'O Muhammad ! I will not be spared if you are spared!' The Messenger of Allah, however, said to his Companions, 'Leave him alone.' When he came closer, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah took a spear from one of his Companions, faced Ubayy and struck him in the neck causing him to sway and fall from his horse.<br />
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Ali ibn Abi Talib filled his shield with water and Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet, washed the blood from his face. When Fatimah saw that the water only increased the blood flow, she burnt a piece of matting and dressed the wound with the ashes until the bleeding stopped .<br />
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A'ishah bint Abi Bakr and Umm Sulaym carried water in leather bags on their backs. They poured it into the mouths of the wounded. Repeatedly they went back for more water which Umm Sulayt drew for them.<br />
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Hind bint Utbah and the Quraysh women with her began to mutilate the bodies of the slain Muslims and cut off their ears and noses. She cut out Hamzah's liver and chewed it, but could not swallow it and spat it out.<br />
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When Abu Sufyan wanted to leave, he went to the top of the mountain and shouted at the top of his voice, 'The luck of war alternates. One wins today, the other tomorrow. Show your superiority, Hubal !'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah said, 'Get up, Umar and tell him, "Allah is the most High and Majestic. We are not the same. Our dead are in the Garden of Paradise and your dead are in the Fire!" '<br />
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Abu Sufyan retorted, 'We have Uzza and you do not have Uzza!'<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah said, 'Tell him, "Allah is our Protector and you have no protector!" '<br />
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Before Abu Sufyan left, he cried out, 'Your rendezvous is Badr next year.'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah asked a Companion to say, 'Yes, it is an appointment between us.'<br />
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The Muslims searched for their dead and buried them. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah grieved for Hamzah who was his uncle as well as his foster brother and who had always supported him.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">A BELIEVING WOMAN'S BRAVERY:</span></span></b><br />
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Safiyyah bint Abdul-Muttalib came to look at Hamzah. She was his full sister. However, the Messenger of Allah told her son, az-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam to send her back. 'She must not see what has happened to her brother.'<br />
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Az-Zubayr said to her, 'Mother, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah orders you to go back.'<br />
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She asked, 'Why I have heard that my brother has been mutilated and that it was for the sake of Allah. I assume he will be rewarded. I shall be patient if Allah is willing.<br />
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She then went to see her brother and prayed for him, saying, 'To Allah we belong and to Him we return,' and begged forgiveness for him. Then the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah commanded that he be buried at Uhud.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE MARTYRS ARE BURIED:</span></span></b><br />
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Mus'ab ibn Umayr, the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah's standard-bearer, was one of the wealthiest young men of the Quraysh before becoming a Muslim. Only a small piece of cloth could be found for his shroud. When his head was covered, his feet showed and when his feet were covered, his head was exposed. The Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah advised, 'Cover his head and put idhkhir, herbs, on his feet.<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah put two of the dead of Uhud in a single shroud and asked, 'Which of them knew the most Qur'an?'<br />
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The one who was pointed out was put into the grave first. 'I will be a witness for them on the Day of Resurrection,' said the Messenger of Allah.<br />
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He ordered that they be buried still covered with blood, in the condition that they had fallen. They were not prayed for, neither were they washed.<br />
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A WOMAN'S JOY:</span></span></b><br />
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As they returned to Madinah, the Muslims passed by a woman of the Banu Dinar. She had lost her husband, brother and father in the battle. When she learnt of their deaths she only said, 'What has happened to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah?'<br />
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The Muslims Said, 'He is well, Umm so-and-so!' She praised Allah and requested them, 'Point him out to me so that I can see him.<br />
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When the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah was pointed out to her she said to him, 'Now that you are safe every misfortune is gone.<br />
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THE MUSLIMS' DESPERATE STRUGGLE:</span></span></b><br />
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The idol-worshippers criticised one another and their leaders, saying, 'You did not do anything. You have merely scratched the surface. You left without wiping them out.<br />
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The Muslims were still exhausted and many were wounded. The day after Uhud, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />) of Allah's crier announced that they should pursue the enemy. No one should leave except those who had fought the day before. All the Muslims went out with the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah. None stayed behind. They reached Hamra' al-Asad about eight miles from Madinah where they camped for three days - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - and then returned to Madinah when there were no signs of the<br />
enemy returning.<br />
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Seventy Muslims were martyred in the Battle of Uhud, most of them Ansar (may Allah be pleased with them). Twenty-two idol-worshippers were killed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">DOUBLE-CROSSED:</span></span></b><br />
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In 3 A.H., some of the 'Adal and al-Qarah asked for Muslims to teach them the faith. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah sent six of his Companions including 'Asim ibn Thabit, Khubayb ibn Adi and Zayd ibn al-Dathinah. However the tribesmen double-crossed them and killed four.<br />
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When he was captured, Zayd was taken for execution and a group of Quraysh which included Abu Sufyan ibn Harb gathered round. Abu Sufyan called out, 'I ask you by Allah, Zayd, don't you wish that Muhammad was with us now in your place so that we might cut off his head, and that you were with your family?'<br />
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Zayd replied, 'By Allah, I don't wish Muhammad to be hurt even by a thorn when I should be safe with my family.'<br />
Abu Sufyan said, 'I have never seen a man so loved as Muhammad's Companions love Muhammad.'<br />
Then Zayd was killed.<br />
When Khubayb was about to be executed he asked,<br />
'Could you let me pray two rak'ats?'<br />
'Go ahead,' his captors replied.<br />
He performed serenely two rak'ats and then turned and said to the people, 'By Allah, if it were not that you would think that I prolonged it out of fear of death, I would have prayed more.'<br />
He then recited these two verses of poetry:<br />
I do not care if I am killed as a Muslim,<br />
Whatever death I suffer is for the sake of Allah. It is all for Allah and if He wishes<br />
He will bless the limbs which are torn apart.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">AN AMBUSH:</span></span></b><br />
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'Air ibn Malik asked the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah to send a group of his Companions to teach his tribe about Islam. Seventy of the best Muslims were sent. When they reached Bi'r Ma'unah they dismounted, but the tribes of the Banu Sulaym of 'Usayyah, Ri'l and Dhakwan ambushed them by surrounding them with their camels. When they saw what was happening, the Muslims drew their swords and fought bravely, but they were all killed except Ka'b ibn Zayd. He survived until the battle of the Ditch where he, too, was martyred.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">INFLUENTIAL LAST WORDS:</span></span></b><br />
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When Haram ibn Milhan was killed by Jabbar ibn Sulma, his killer became a Muslim when he heard what Haram had uttered as he was dying. Jabbar explained, 'Part of the reason I became a Muslim was that on that day when I stabbed one of their men between the shoulders with a spear and saw its point come out of his chest, I heard him say, "I have won, by the Lord of the Ka'bah!" I said to myself, "What has he won! Haven't I killed the man?" I enquired from others and they told me that he meant martyrdom. "He has won, by Allah!" I replied that was the reason I became a Muslim.'<br />
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The Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /><br />
) of Allah approached the Banu'n-Nadir, a large tribe of Jews, to ask for their help in paying the blood-money of two men of the Banu 'Air who had been killed. An alliance had been made between the Banu'n-Nadir and the Banu 'Air. Although they promised to co-operate with him, they were really plotting to assassinate him. While the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah was sitting by the wall of one of their houses, they discussed what to do next. 'You will never have such a good opportunity as this again. Who will go up to the top of this house and throw a rock down onto him and rid us of him!'<br />
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With the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah was a group of his Companions including Abu Bakr, Umar and Ali.<br />
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Allah informed His Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) about the treacherous plan. He went straight back to Madinah and ordered the Muslims to prepare for war against the Banu'n-Nadir. Then he led them to the enemy fortress. It was in the month of Rabi' al-Awwal in 4 A.H.<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah laid siege to the Jews for six nights, casting terror into their hearts. They then asked the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah if he would banish them from the city and spare their lives on condition that they take with them all their belongings on their camels, except their weapons. The offer was accepted and they left Madinah after destroying their houses, taking whatever their camels could carry.<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah divided what property was left among the first Muhajirun.<br />
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<span style="color: darkorchid;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">THE DHAT AR-RIQA' EXPEDITION:</span></b></span><br />
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In 4 A.H. the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah decided to make a raid into Najd, advancing with his Companions until he reached Nakhl. They had only one camel between six of them so their feet became raw from walking. They tore their clothes into strips to bandage their feet and toes. This expedition was called Ghazwah Dhat ar-Riqa, the expedition of Rags.<br />
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Though the two sides approached each other, no fighting ensued as they were too wary of each other. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah led the Prayer of Fear on this occasion.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE BATTLE OF THE DITCH:</span></span></b><br />
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The Battle of the Ditch took place in Shawwal 5 A.H. It was a decisive battle but it presented to the Muslims grave trials that they had not previously experienced. Allah says in the Qur'an:<br />
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<b>When they came against you from above you and from below you, and when your eyes swerved and your hearts reached your throats, and you thought thoughts about Allah; there it was that the believers were tried, and shaken most mightily. (33: 11)</b><br />
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The Jews instigated these hostilities. People from the Banu'n-Nadir and the Banu Wa'il went to the Quraysh in Makkah, calling on them to fight the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah. The Quraysh who had already experienced war with the Prophet were reluctant to get involved again. However, the Jewish delegation painted such a rosy picture of the outcome that they agreed to co-operate.<br />
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'We will support you,' the Jews promised, 'until you obliterate him.'<br />
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That delighted the Quraysh. They were eager to carry out the Jews' ideas. They gathered their forces and prepared for battle. The Jewish delegation then went to the Ghatafan tribes and invited them to join the Quraysh. After the Ghatafan agreed to join in, they went to other tribes, presenting them with the same plan backed by the Quraysh.<br />
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Thus an alliance was formed between the Quraysh, the Jews, and the Ghatafan against the Muslims.<br />
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Certain conditions were drawn up. The Quraysh had to gather four thousand fighters and the Ghatafan six thousand, making ten thousand in all. This vast army was to be commanded by Abu Sufyan ibn Harb. The Jews agreed to give one year's harvest of Khaybar to the Ghatafan to compensate them for their military expenses.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;"><br />
WISDOM IS THE LOST PROPERTY OF THE BELIEVER:</span></span></b><br />
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The Muslims decided to fortify themselves in Madinah and defend the city. Their army numbered less than three thousand so Salman al-Farsi suggested that a ditch should be dug around the city for protection.<br />
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'In Persia,' Salman said, 'when we feared invaders, we would dig a ditch around us to keep them at bay.' The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah agreed to his suggestion and a ditch was dug on the exposed side from where they feared the enemy would attack. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah planned the work and assigned forty cubits of digging to each group of ten Muslims. The length of the ditch was about five thousand cubits and its depth varied between seven and ten cubits. Its width was at least nine cubits.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE SPIRIT OF EQUALITY AND MUTUAL SUPPORT AMONG THE MUSLIMS:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah helped to dig the ditch and encouraged the Muslims working alongside him. Although it was bitterly cold and food was in short supply, the work proceeded smoothly.<br />
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Abu Talhah said, 'We complained to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah of hunger and we showed him the stones that we had tied round our bellies to ease the pain. Then the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah showed us that he had two stones on his belly.'<br />
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In spite of all this they were happy, praising Allah and chanting poems. No one complained or expressed any regrets.<br />
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<i>Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, 'The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah went out to the ditch when the Muhajirun and Ansar were digging in the bitterly cold morning air. They had no slaves to do it for them. Seeing their state of fatigue and hunger, he said:<br />
O Allah! True life is the life of the Next World. So forgive the Ansar and the Muhajirun.<br />
In response they said:<br />
We are those who have given homage to Muhammad.<br />
To fight in jihad as long as we have life.<br />
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The Muslims came upon a large rock which their picks could not shift. When they complained to the Messenger (<img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah about it, he took up a pick, saying, 'In the name of Allah.' His first blow broke off a third of the rock and sent sparks flying.<br />
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'Allah is greater!' he said, 'I have been given the keys of Syria. By Allah, I see its red castles, if Allah wills.'<br />
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He struck at the rock a second time and another third broke off.<br />
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'Allah is greater. I have been given the keys of Persia and, by Allah, I see the white castles of al-Mada'in.<br />
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With his third blow, he invoked the name of Allah and the rest of the rock shattered.<br />
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'Allah is greater!' he exclaimed, 'Allah is greater! I have been given the keys of the Yemen. By Allah, I see the gates of San'a' from here.</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">PROPHETIC MIRACLES:</span></span></b><br />
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A number of miracles were witnessed by the Companions at this time. Once when the ground was too hard to dig in part of the ditch, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah called for some water, spat into it and prayed a supplication willed by Allah. When he poured the water over the hard ground, it became soft like sand. On other occasions, a great blessing would appear when a small amount of food could satisfy a large number of Muslims or even be sufficient for an entire army of three thousand workers.<br />
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"When they came to you from above you and from beneath you"<br />
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The Muslims had scarcely finished work on the ditch when the Quraysh and the Ghatafan arrived and pitched camp outside Madinah with ten thousand warriors. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah assembled his three thousand Muslims, keeping the ditch between them and the enemy.<br />
A treaty existed between the Muslims and the Madinan Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayzah. Huyayy ibn Akhtab, the chief of Banu'n-Nadir encouraged the Jews to break the treaty. When the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah heard of this, he realised that it was a serious setback and everyone feared the consequences. Some of the hypocrites displayed their hypocrisy openly. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah even considered making a treaty with the Ghatafan, giving them one-third of Madinah's dates in order to make things easier for the Ansar who always bore the greatest hardships during wars.<br />
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He rejected that option after Sa'd ibn Mu'adh and Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah advised him to remain firm, upright and resolute before the enemy and to refuse any compromise.<br />
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'Messenger of Allah,' they said, 'We and these people all used to associate other things with Allah and worship idols; none of us worshipped nor recognised Allah. They would not eat a single date except through hospitality or purchase. Now that Allah has honoured us with Islam and guided us to it and made us mighty by you and Himself, shall we still give them our property? By Allah, we have no need to and, by Allah, we will not give them anything but the sword until Allah decides between us and them.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">QURAYSH CAVALRY:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and the Muslims remained besieged by their enemies but no fighting took place. However, some of the mounted Quraysh galloped their horses up to the edge of the ditch. When they saw the ditch, they Said, 'By Allah, this is a device which the Arabs have never used!'<br />
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Then, having found the narrowest part, they beat their horses until they jumped over the ditch into the territory of Madinah. Among them was the famous horseman Amr ibn Abd Wudd who was said to be the equal of a thousand horsemen. He stopped and asked, 'Who will face me?'<br />
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Ali ibn Abi Talib sprang forward and said, 'Amr!<br />
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You swore by Allah that if a man of the Quraysh offered you two alternatives, you would accept one of them!'<br />
'Yes, I did.'<br />
'I call you to Allah and to His Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) and to Islam,' Ali said.<br />
'I have no need of that.'<br />
'Then I call on you to encounter me.'<br />
'Nephew,' said Amr to Ali, 'By Allah, I do not want to kill you.'<br />
'But, by Allah,' Ali replied, 'I want to kill you.'<br />
Amr was so furious that he leapt from his horse, hamstrung it, and slapped its face. Then he advanced on Ali who fought back. They circled one another, thrusting and parrying. Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) eventually beheaded Amr with a sweeping blow of his sword. The other horsemen rapidly retreated back across the ditch.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;"><br />
A MOTHER ENCOURAGING HER SON TO FIGHT AND GAIN MARTYRDOM</span></span></b>:<br />
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Before the veil was prescribed, A'ishah, Umm al-Mu'minin, said that she was with the Muslim women in the fortress of Banu Harithah when, 'Sa'd ibn Mu'adh passed by wearing armour so short that his forearm was exposed. He was chanting some verses and his mother called, "Catch up, my son. By Allah, you are late." '<br />
A'ishah continued, 'I said to her, "Umm Sa'd, I wish Sa'd's armour were longer than that."<br />
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What A'ishah feared took place. Sa'd ibn Mu'adh was hit by an arrow which severed a vein causing excessive bleeding. He died a martyr in the subsequent battle with the Banu Qurayzah.<br />
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TO ALLAH BELONG THE ARMIES OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH:</span></span></b><br />
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Their enemies laid siege to the Muslims for about a month. They invaded all the surrounding areas creating great hardship. The hypocrites showed their true colours; some even asked the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah if they could go into Madinah because they had left their houses unlocked. In reality, they only wanted to flee from the battlefront.<br />
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While the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and his Companions kept a close watch on the enemy besieging them, Nu'aym ibn Mas'ud from the Ghatafan came up to him to say,<br />
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'Messenger of Allah, I have become a Muslim but my people do not know that. Tell me what you want me to do and I will do whatever you wish.'<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah replied, 'You are the only Muslim there, so stay among our enemies and try to help us in whatever way you can. War is a clever device.'<br />
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Nu'aym ibn Mas'ud then went to the Banu Qurayzah and aroused doubts in their minds about their position. He mentioned their alliance with the Quraysh and Ghatafan who were distant tribes, and their antagonism towards the Muhajirun and Ansar who were their close neighbours. He suggested they should not fight alongside the Quraysh and Ghatafan until they had taken some leaders as hostages for security. They answered, 'You have given us good advice.'<br />
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When he went to talk to the Quraysh, he told them that the Jews were regretting what they had done and would be asking for some of their leaders to be held hostage as security that the treaty would not be broken. He also said that when they handed them over to the Prophet and his Companions, they would strike off their heads. Then he told the Ghatafan the same story as he had told the Quraysh. The seeds of distrust that he planted in their minds put the two groups on their guard and made them angry with the Jews. A split developed between the allies as a result, and each of them feared the others.<br />
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When Abu Sufyan and the leaders of the Ghatafan were ready to fight a decisive battle with the Muslims, the Jews put it off, demanding hostages from both sides first. The Quraysh and Ghatafan were convinced that Nu'aym ibn Mas'ud had told them the truth so they refused to grant the Jews' request. The Jews were also convinced that he had told them the truth. Thus their distrust of each other broke their unity and they split up.<br />
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Allah supported His Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) by causing a hurricane to blow during the cold wintry nights. It blew down the enemy's tents and overturned their cooking-pots. The men were disheartened. Abu Sufyan got up and said,<br />
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'Company of Quraysh! By Allah, we are not in a permanent camp. The horses and camels are dying. The Banu Qurayzah have broken their promise to us and we have heard things about them which we dislike. We have suffered from the harshness of the wind as you can see and we are left without a cooking pot, or a fire. Not even a tent is standing up. Leave now, for I am going.'<br />
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Abu Sufyan went to his camel which was hobbled and mounted it. He beat it but did not unhobble it until it was standing.<br />
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When the Ghatafan heard that the Quraysh had departed, they also left. The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah was standing in prayer when his spy, Hudhayfah ibn al-'Yaman, informed him of what had taken place. In the morning the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah left the ditch and returned to Madinah. All the Muslims followed him, laying down their weapons. Allah Almighty spoke the truth:<br />
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<b>O you who believe, remember Allah's blessing on you when hosts came against you, and We loosed against them a wind, and hosts you did not see. Allah sees what you do. (33: 9) </b><br />
and,<br />
<b>Allah sent back those that were unbelievers in their rage and they attained no good. Allah spared the believers of fighting. Surely Allah is Strong, Mighty. (33: 25)</b><br />
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The hardships of war were over and the Quraysh never again returned to fight the Muslims.<br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />) of Allah said, 'The Quraysh will never raid you after this year. Rather you will raid them.<br />
Seven Muslims were martyred on the Day of the Ditch while four idol-worshippers were killed by the Muslims.</span></span><br />
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When the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah came to Madinah, he had a covenant drawn up between the Muhajirun and Ansar to which the Jews were also a party. The Jews were given freedom of religion and protection of life and property. They had reciprocal obligations. The clauses included: 'Each must help the other against anyone who attacks. They must seek mutual advice and consultation, and piety rather than wrongdoing. They are bound to help one another against any attack on Yathrib.<br />
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However Huyayy ibn Akhtab, the Jew who was leader of the Banu'n-Nadir, encouraged the Banu Qurayzah to break the treaty and to collaborate with the Quraysh although another leader, Ka'b ibn Asad al-Qurazi, had said, <i>'I have seen nothing but truthfulness and loyalty in Muhammad.'</i> But Ka'b ibn Asad broke his word and absolved himself of any promise made between himself and the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah. When this news reached the Prophet, he sent Sa'd ibn Mu'adh (may Allah SWT be pleased with him), leader of the Aws (allies of the Banu Qurayzah) and Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah, leader of the Khazraj, with some Ansar representatives for confirmation. They found the situation even worse than they had feared.<br />
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<i>'Who is the Messenger of Allah? There is no treaty or agreement between us and Muhammad,' </i>the Banu Qurayzah alleged.<br />
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They were preparing to attack the Muslims, threatening to stab them in the back. That was harder to bear and more harmful than any onslaught on an open battlefield. It is referred to in the Qur'an:<b>'When they came against you from above you and from underneath you.'</b>(33:10)<br />
The situation was extremely perilous for the Muslims.<br />
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When the Messenger of Allah and the Muslims left the ditch to return to Madinah they laid down their weapons. Jibril appeared and asked,<i> 'Have you laid down your weapons, Messenger of Allah' 'Yes,'</i> he answered.<br />
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'The angels have not yet laid down their weapons. Allah the Mighty and Exalted commands you to go to the Banu Qurayzah. I am also to go there to shake them.'</i><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> had it announced that:<br />
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<i>'Whoever hears and obeys should not pray 'Asr before arriving at the Banu Qurayzah.'</i><br />
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He pitched camp and laid siege to the Banu Qurayzah for twenty-five days. By then they were so hard pressed that they surrendered for Allah had cast terror into their hearts.<br />
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Although the Banu Qurayzah submitted to the judgment of the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />, the leaders of the Aws interceded on their behalf. They maintained that the Banu Qurayzah were their allies against the Khazraj. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT said,<br />
<i>'Will you be satisfied, Aws, if one of your men gives judgment on them?'</i><br />
<i>'Yes,'</i> they replied.<br />
The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT said,<i> 'Sa'd ibn Mu'adh is the right man.'</i><br />
When Sa'd was brought to him, the Aws people begged him, <i>Abu Amr! Deal well with your friends.' The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT appointed you for that so that you could be good to them.'</i><br />
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When they persisted, he said, <i>'A time has come when Sa'd is beyond caring about the praise or blame of anyone. I judge that the men be killed and their property divided up and that their children and women be taken as slaves.'</i><br />
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The judgement conformed with the law of war laid down for the Children of Isra'il given in the Torah. Sa'd ibn Mu'adh's sentence was carried out on the Banu Qurayzah and the Muslims were made safe from any acts of treachery.<br />
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Sallam ibn Abi'l-Huqayq was one of the Jews who had formed the confederation against the Muslims. The Khazraj killed him at his house in Khaybar. The Aws had already killed Ka'b ibn al-Ashraf who had done his utmost to incite the Quraysh against the Muslims and to slander the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT. Thus, the Muslims were saved from the leaders of enemy movements against Islam.<br />
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THUMAMAH IBN UTHAL:</span></div></span></b><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT sent mounted soldiers towards Najd. They captured Thumamah ibn Uthal, the chief of the Banu Hanifah. When they returned to Madinah, they tied him to one of the columns of the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT's mosque.<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT passed by him and said, <i>'What do you expect, Thumamah!'</i><br />
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He answered, <i>'Muhammad! If you kill me, you kill someone whose blood must be avenged. If you are gracious, you are gracious to someone who will be grateful. If you want money, ask what you like and it will be given!'</i> The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT left him. When he passed by him again he asked the same question and received the same reply. On the third occasion he said, <i>'Release Thumamah,'</i> so they set him free.<br />
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Thumamah went to a palm grove near the mosque where he washed himself. He returned to the mosque and became a Muslim, declaring, <i>'By Allah, there was no one on the face of the earth whose face was more detested by me than yours. Now your face has become the dearest of faces to me. By Allah, there was no religion on the face of the earth more hateful to me than yours and now it is the dearest of all to me. Your cavalry seized me when I was going to perform 'umrah.'</i><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT congratulated him and invited him to perform 'umrah.<br />
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When Thumamah came to Makkah, the Quraysh said, <i>'Have you left your religion, Thumamah?'</i><br />
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<i>'No, by Allah, but I have become a Muslim with Muhammad. No, by Allah, not a grain of wheat will come to you from Yamamah until the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT gives permission for it.'</i> Yamamah had extremely fertile land and was the main supplier of grain to Makkah.<br />
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Thumamah went back home and forbade any caravans from transporting goods to Makkah. The Quraysh became so desperate that they wrote to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah asking him, because of their kinship, to write to Thumamah to get the food ban lifted. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah SWT (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) did just that, and grain was once again brought to Makkah.</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE MESSENGER(SALLALLAHU ALAIYHI WASSALLAM) OF ALLAH'S DREAM:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> dreamt that he entered Makkah and did tawaf around the Ka'bah. His Companions in Madinah were delighted when he told them about it. They all revered Makkah and the Ka'bah and they yearned to do tawaf there.<br />
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The Muhajirun had even greater affection for Makkah. They had been born there and had grown up in the city. They loved it deeply but had been driven away from it. When the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah told them of his dream, they started to prepare for the journey to Makkah. Hardly anyone wanted to stay behind.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">MAKKAH VISITED AT LAST:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah left Madinah for al-Hudaybiyyah in Dhu'l-Qa'dah, 6 A.H. He intended to perform 'umrah in peace. He was accompanied by fifteen hundred Muslims dressed as pilgrims for 'umrah in order to show people that they had come to visit the Ka'bah out of respect for it. They took with them animals for the sacrifice.<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah sent out a scout in advance to inform him about the reaction of the Quraysh. When he was near 'Usfan the scout returned and reported, 'I left Ka'b ibn Lu'ayy gathering an army against you to prevent you from reaching the Ka'bah.'<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah continued to travel until he reached the furthest part of al-Hudaybiyyah. He pitched camp although there was little water. The people started to complain to him of thirst. He took an arrow from his quiver and told them to put it in the waterhole. Immediately it began to gush with water and continued to flow until they had all quenched their thirst.<br />
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The Quraysh were extremely alarmed when they heard that the Muslims were at al-Hudaybiyyah, The Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah decided to send one of his Companions to them and summoned Uthman ibn Affan. He was sent to inform the Quraysh that they had not come to fight but had come for 'umrah, and that he should call them to Islam. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah instructed him to visit the believing men and women of Makkah, to give them the good news of victory and tell them that Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, would make His religion victorious in Makkah and it would no longer be necessary for them to conceal their belief.<br />
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Uthman went to Makkah and conveyed the message to Abu Sufyan and the Quraysh noblemen.<br />
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When Uthman had finished delivering the message, they said, 'If you yourself wish to do tawaf of the House, go ahead.'<br />
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'I will not do it,' he said, 'until the Messenger of Allah has done tawaf.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">BAY'AT-AR-RIDWAN:</span></span></b><br />
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Uthman was in Makkah longer than the Muslims had expected and the rumour spread that he had been killed. Then the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah called for a pledge of allegiance. He sat beneath a tree and the Muslims promised that they would fight with him to the last man. The Messenger took his own hand and said, 'This is for Uthman.' Later they heard that Uthman had not been murdered and he came back safely.<br />
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The Pledge took place under an acacia tree in al-Hudaybiyyah and is referred to in the Qur'an Allah revealed,<br />
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<b>'Allah was pleased with the believers when they were pledging their allegiance under the tree.'(48: 181)</b><br />
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The deadlock between the Quraysh and the Muslims continued until four envoys came to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah who said to each one, 'We did not come to fight anyone. Rather we came to perform 'umrah.'<br />
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But the Quraysh remained stubborn and refused to allow them to proceed.<br />
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One of the envoys, 'Urwah ibn Mas'ud ath-Thaqafi, went back to his people and said, 'O people! By Allah, I have been in the presence of kings - from Chosroes, and Caesar to the Negus - and by Allah, I have never seen any king whose people respected him as much as the companions of Muhammad respect Muhammad.' He described to them what he had seen.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">TREATY AND TRUCE; WISDOM AND FORBEARANCE:</span></span></b><br />
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The Quraysh then sent Suhayl ibn Amr. When the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah saw him coming, he remarked, 'It is clear that they want peace since they have sent this man.' He told his Companions to prepare a draft agreement.<br />
He called for Ali ibn Abi Talib and told him, 'Write: In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate.'<br />
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'By Allah,' Suhayl said, 'we do not know who this "Merciful" is. Rather write, "in Your name, O Allah" as you used to write.'<br />
The Muslims said, 'By Allah, we will only write, "in the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate." ' The Prophet said, 'Write, "In Your name, O Allah." '<br />
Then he said, 'Write, "This is what Muhammad, the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah has agreed." '<br />
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'By Allah,' retorted Suhayl, 'if we accepted that you were the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah, we would not have prevented you from reaching the House of Allah nor fought you. Rather write, "Muhammad ibn Abdullah."'<br />
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The Prophet said, 'I am the Messenger of Allah even though you do not believe me. Write, "Muhammad ibn Abdullah." '<br />
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He asked Ali to erase what he had written but Ali Said, 'By Allah no, I will not erase it.'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah said, 'Show me the place,' and he erased it himself. Then he said, 'This is what the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah agrees provided that you give us leave to perform tawaf of the Ka'bah.'<br />
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Suhayl Said, 'By Allah, we will not allow the Arabs to say that we submitted to pressure. It will have to be next year.' It was also written: 'On the condition that if any of our men, even if he has your religion, comes to you, you will return him to us.'<br />
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The Muslims said, 'Glory be to Allah! How can we return someone to the idol-worshippers after he has become a Muslim'<br />
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While they were thus engaged, Abu Jandal ibn Suhayl came on the scene fettered by chains. He had escaped from Makkah, and threw himself down among the Muslims.<br />
Suhayl looked at his son and commented, 'Muhammad, here is the first man that you have to return under this treaty.'<br />
'We have not finished the document yet,' countered the Prophet.<br />
'Then, by Allah, I will never agree to anything.' 'Let me keep him,' said the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />. 'I will not allow you to keep him.'<br />
'Let him go for my sake.'<br />
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'O Muslims!' said Abu Jandal, Am I to be returned to the idol-worshippers when I have come to you as a Muslim? Do you not see what I have suffered?' He had been severely tortured for his beliefs. However, the Prophet returned him as his father had demanded.<br />
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The two parties agreed to abandon war for ten years. During that period everyone would live in peace. Both sides would be safe and would refrain from fighting one another. Whoever came to Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) from the Quraysh without obtaining the permission of his guardian would be returned to them, but whoever came to the Quraysh from those with Muhammad need not be returned to him. Whoever wanted to enter into an alliance and agreement with Muhammad could do so and whoever wanted to enter into an alliance and agreement with the Quraysh would also be free to do so.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE MUSLIMS' DISTRESS:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Muslims saw the terms of the truce and what it meant to the Messenger of Allah, they were very distressed. The effect on them was so great that Umar ibn al-Khattab asked Abu Bakr angrily, 'Did not the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah say to us that we were going to go to the Ka'bah and perform tawaf?'<br />
'Yes. But did he tell you that it was going to be this very year!'<br />
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Abu Bakr assured him, 'You will go there and you will do tawaf.'<br />
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When the Messenger of Allah had finished drawing up the treaty, he sacrificed a camel and then shaved his head. This was a difficult time for the Muslims because all their hopes had been dashed. They had left Madinah with the firm intention of entering Makkah and doing 'umrah. Now they felt beaten and crushed. However, when they saw that the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> had made the sacrifice and shaved his head, they rushed to follow his example.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">A HUMILIATING PEACE OR A CLEAR VICTORY?</span></span></b><br />
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Then the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> broke camp and returned to Madinah. On his journey back, Allah confirmed that the truce of Hudaybiyyah was not a set-back but a victory:<br />
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<b>Surely We have given you a clear victory, that Allah may forgive you your former and later sins, and complete His blessing on you and guide you on a straight path and that Allah may help you with a mighty help. (48: 1-3)</b><br />
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Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said,<br />
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<b><span style="color: darkorchid;"><span style="font-size: small;">OUTCOME OF THE TREATY</span></span></b><br />
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Not long after the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah had returned to Madinah, a man named Abu Basir Utbah ibn Usayd came from Makkah to join the Muslims. The Quraysh sent emissaries to fetch him back. They said, 'Under the terms of the treaty which you made with us you must hand him over.' So the Messenger of Allah allowed them to take Abu Basir with them. But on the way back to Makkah, he escaped from them and fled to the coast. Abu Jandal ibn Suhayl also escaped and joined Abu Basir. Then everyone who had become a Muslim and who had suffered persecution from the Quraysh joined Abu Basir until they comprised a group numbering seventy. They set themselves up on a trade route. Whenever they heard that a caravan of the Quraysh had left for Syria, they way laid it, killed the merchants and took the goods they were carrying.<br />
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The Hudaybiyyah treaty gave the idol-worshippers and Muslims an opportunity to mix. The idol-worshippers soon came to appreciate the good qualities of the Muslims. Before a year had passed, many of them had become Muslims, and the Quraysh leaders were worried about their influence.<br />
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They sent to the Prophet, begging him by Allah and by kinship, not to return the men to Makkah but to keep them in Madinah. From then on whoever of them came to him from Makkah was safe.<br />
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These moves indicated that the Treaty of al-Hudaybiyyah in which the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah had accepted all the Quraysh conditions had been beneficial after all. The treaty had been a decisive step in gaining further victories for Islam and in spreading the faith throughout the Arabian peninsula with great speed. It led to the conquest of Makkah and the opportunity to invite the kings of the world - Caesar, Chosroes, Muqawqis and the Arabian princes - to accept Islam. Allah the Great revealed:<br />
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<b>Yet it may happen that you will hate a thing which is better for you; and it may happen that you will love a thing which is worse for you. Allah knows, and you know not. (2: 216)</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: darkorchid;"><span style="font-size: small;">KHALID IBN AL-WALID AND AMR IBN AL-AS ACCEPT ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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Khalid ibn al-Walid, general of the Quraysh cavalry and the hero of great battles, was among those who accepted Islam. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah called him the 'Sword of Allah'. He fought bravely in the way of Allah and was the conqueror of Syria. Amr ibn al-As, another great commander and subsequently the conqueror of Egypt, also became a Muslim. Both of these strong leaders came to Madinah after the Treaty of al-Hudaybiyyah.</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">AN INVITATION:</span></span></b><br />
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Peaceful conditions followed the treaty of Hudaybiyyah and the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah wrote letters to foreign sovereigns and to Arab chieftains, inviting them to accept Islam. He took great care to select a suitable messenger for each king and the letters were painstakingly prepared. He was told that foreign kings would not accept any letter without a seal so he had a silver signet ring made on which was inscribed, Muhammad, Messenger of Allah.'<br />
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<b><span style="color: darkorchid;"><span style="font-size: small;">HERACLIUS:</span></span></b><br />
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Among the kings he contacted were the Byzantine emperor Heraclius, the Persian emperor, Chosroes Parvez the Negus, King of Abyssinia, and Muqawqis, King of Egypt.<br />
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Heraclius, the Negus and Muqawqis received their letters with respect and gave courteous replies. Heraclius wanted to know more about the Prophet and dispatched to find out all they could. Abu Sufyan happened to be in Ghazzah on a business trip and he was presented to the king. Heraclius proved to be an intelligent examiner who knew the history of religion and the qualities and behaviour of the Prophets. He had studied how nations reacted to them and how and when Allah would send them. Abu Sufyan was truthful in his answers in the tradition of the early Arabs who considered it beneath their dignity to tell a lie.<br />
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When Heraclius heard Abu Sufyan's answers, he was certain that Muhammad was the Prophet of Allah. He said, 'If what you say is true, he will come to possess the place on which my two feet are standing. I knew that one was due to come forth but I did not think that he would come from you. If I knew that I could reach him, I would set out to meet him. If I was with him, I would wash his feet.'<br />
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He summoned the Roman generals to the castle and commanded that the doors be shut. Then he went to them, declaring, 'O Romans! If you want success and right guidance and to establish and strengthen your kingdom, give homage to this Prophet.'<br />
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They disliked what he was saying and tried to leave but they found that the doors were locked. When Heraclius saw their reaction, he despaired of their faith. He said, 'Return those people to me,' and to them he repeated, 'What I said before was to test your faith. Now I have seen it.'<br />
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They prostrated before him and were pleased with what he had said.<br />
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Heraclius had preferred his kingdom to Islam. Wars and battles continued between him and the Muslims during the caliphate of Abu Bakr and Umar when he lost both his kingdom and his power.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">THE NEGUS AND MUQAWQIS:</span></span></b><br />
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The Negus and the Muqawqis were most courteous to the envoys sent by the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah. The Muqawqis sent him gifts, including two slavegirls. One of them was Mariah, the mother of Ibrahim, the son of the Messenger of Allah. <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/conf06.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Scratch head" /><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">CHOSROES:</span></span></b><br />
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When Chosroes, the emperor of Persia, read the letter, he tore it up indignantly, 'How dare this person who is my slave write to me like this!' he demanded. When the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah heard about Chosroes' reaction, he replied, 'Allah will shatter his kingdom .'<br />
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Chosroes commanded Badhan, his governor in Yemen, to bring the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> to him. Badhan delegated the task to Babawayh. When Babawayh came to the Messenger of Allah in Madinah, he said, 'The King of Kings, Chosroes, wrote to King Badhan commanding him to send out men to bring you to him. He has sent me to fetch you.<br />
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However, the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah told him that Allah had given Shirawayh power and he would kill his father Chosroes. And indeed that was the truth. Allah shattered the Sassanid kingdom which had existed for four hundred years, and gave the Muslims power over it. He guided the Persian people to Islam.</span></span></span></span><br />
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Allah - glory be to Him and may He be exalted! promised those who had made the Pledge at Hudaybiyyah the reward of coming victory as well as booty. The Qur'an says:<br />
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<b>Allah was well pleased with the believers when they were pledging allegiance to you under the tree, and He knew what was in their hearts, so He sent down Tranquillity upon them, and rewarded them with a near victory and many spoils to take; and Allah is ever Mighty, Wise. (48: 18-19)</b><br />
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The Conquest of Khaybar was to be the first of these victories. Khaybar, seventy miles north-east of Madinah, was a Jewish colony with citadels and was the headquarters of the Jewish garrison. It was the last and most formidable Jewish stronghold in Arabia. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> wanted to be secure on that front because the Jews spent much of their wealth on stirring up the neighbouring Arab tribes to wage war against the Muslims.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">AN ARMY OF BELIEVERS:</span></span></b><br />
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On his return from al-Hudaybiyyah, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) stayed in Madinah during the month of dhu'l Hijjah and for part of Muharram. At the end of Muharram, he set out for Khaybar. While travelling, one of the Companions, Amr ibn al-Akwa' recited these verses:<br />
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By Allah, were it not for Allah, we would not have been guided nor given sadaqah, charity, nor prayed.<br />
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If people treat us unjustly or try to attack us we resist.<br />
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Send down tranquillity and make us firm against the enemy.<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah advanced with his army which numbered fourteen hundred men including two hundred cavalry. Those who had lagged behind on the al-Hudaybiyyah expedition were refused permission to take part in the expedition. Twenty women accompanied the party in order to care for the sick and wounded and to prepare food and supply water during the fighting.<br />
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On the way, Muhammad <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> called for food but only some dried up barley was brought. He asked for it to be moistened, then he and all those who accompanied him ate it. When he was approaching Khaybar, the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah prayed for the benefits that would come from conquering the colony and sought refuge from its evil and the evil of its people. When he went on an expedition against a people, he would not attack until morning. When, if he heard the adhan from the locality, he held back, it was a sign that there were believers among the inhabitants. But if he did not hear the adhan, he would attack. The adhan was not heard the next morning so the army advanced. They met the early workers of Khaybar carrying their spades and baskets but when they saw the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and the army, they cried, 'Muhammad with his army!' and fled. The Messenger of Allah said, 'Allah is great! Khaybar is destroyed! When we arrive in a community, it is a bad morning for those who have been warned.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">A VICTORIOUS GENERAL:</span></span></b><br />
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Muhammad <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> and his army overpowered the fortresses of Khaybar one by one. The first fortress to be conquered was that of Na'im. The Jews defended well against the Muslims but Ali ibn Abi Talib eventually crushed them. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah had said, 'Let the standard be taken by a man who loves Allah and His Messenger and he will conquer this fort.'<br />
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All the great Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) vied for this honour, as each of them hoped to be the standard-bearer. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> called Ali ibn Abi Talib, whose eyes were inflamed, to him and he applied spittle to his eyes while praying for his success. Ali's eyes were soon cured and he received the standard. He said, 'I will fight them until they are like us.'<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> replied, 'Go ahead and invite them to Islam. Tell them the obligations they owe to Allah. By Allah, if one man is guided to the faith by you it is better for you than having red camels.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">ANOTHER VICTORY:</span></span></b><br />
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When Ali came near the fort, Marhab, the famous Jewish war-lord, appeared reciting verses about his bravery. They fell upon one another immediately. Ali's sword ran through Marhab's helmet, splitting his head in two. A great victory was gained through his death.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">THE SLAVE'S REWARD:</span></span></b><br />
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A black Abyssinian slave was tending sheep for his Jewish master when he saw the Jews taking up arms. He was told that they were going to fight the man who claimed to be a Prophet. The slave was curious. He took his sheep right up to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah and asked, 'What is it that you say, and what do you invite people to?'<br />
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'I invite people to Islam; that is, you testify that there is no god but Allah, that I am the Messenger (<img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah and that you worship only Allah.'<br />
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'What will I get if I testify and believe in Allah!' 'You will enter Paradise if you die with this faith.' The slave accepted Islam and then asked, 'Prophet of Allah! I hold these sheep in trust. What should I do with the flock?'<br />
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The Messenger of Allah replied, 'Abandon them in the field near the fort. Allah will make sure that they reach their master.'<br />
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The slave did as he was told and the sheep returned to their master. The Jew then discovered that his slave had become a Muslim. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah urged his people to fight for the sake of Allah. When the battle between the Muslims and Jews was under way, the black slave was among the Muslims who were fighting and were martyred. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah came to his Companions to say, Allah has blessed this slave and brought him to Khaybar. I saw two houris by him even though he had never prostrated to Allah.'<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">THE BEDOUIN'S REWARD:</span></span></b><br />
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A Bedouin also came to Muhammad <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> and accepted Islam. He then went to accompany the Messenger of Allah in the campaign. Some of the Companions were asked to take care of him.<br />
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When, on the expedition to Khaybar, the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah captured some booty, he allocated a share to the Bedouin who was some distance away grazing the Muslims' flocks. When he came and was given his booty, he asked, 'What is this?'<br />
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'A share which the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) has allotted to you.<br />
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'A portion of the booty which I have allotted to you .'<br />
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'I did not follow you for this,' he said, 'I followed you so that I might be shot with an arrow here,' and he pointed to his neck,' and die and enter Paradise.'<br />
'If that is what you want,' the Prophet told him,<br />
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In a later battle the Bedouin's dead body was brought to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />.<br />
'Is it the same man?' he asked.<br />
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'He was true to Allah and Allah made his wish come true,' said the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah who shrouded him with his own cloak. Then he recited the funeral prayer over him. His words included, 'O Allah, this is Your slave who went out as a Muhajir in Your way. He was killed as a martyr and I am a witness for him.'<br />
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The Jews of Khaybar were besieged in their fortresses. Fighting continued for days. At last they asked the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> for terms of peace. He allowed them to stay in Khaybar on condition that they gave to the Muslims in Madinah half of all the crops and fruit they produced on their farms. Each year the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah used to send Abdullah ibn Rawahah to Khaybar where he divided the produce in half and let the Jews choose the half they wanted. 'On this the heavens and earth stand' was the Jews' comment on his sense of justice.<br />
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POISONED MEAT:</span></span></b><br />
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During the Khaybar expedition, an attempt was made to poison the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah. A Jewess, Zaynab bint al-Harith, the wife of Sallam ibn Mishkam, presented him with roasted mutton, having enquired what joint he liked best. When she was told, 'shoulder,' she put a quantity of poison in it and took it to him. When he tasted it, he realised immediately that it was poisoned and spat it out.<br />
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He summoned the Jews who gathered round and asked them, 'Will you be truthful about something I will ask of you?'<br />
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'Did you put poison in this mutton?'<br />
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'What made you do it?'<br />
'If you were false,' they said, 'we would get rid of you. But if you are really a Prophet, the poison would not harm you.<br />
Zaynab was then brought to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah. She confessed, 'I wanted to kill you.<br />
He answered, 'Allah would not give you power over me.<br />
His Companions asked, 'Shall we kill her?'<br />
'No,' he said, and she was set free.<br />
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However, when Bishr ibn al-Bara' ibn Ma'rur, who had also eaten some of the mutton, died a painful death, Zaynab was killed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">BOOTY:</span></span></b><br />
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After the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah had conquered Khaybar, he went on to Fadak and then to Wadi'l-Qura. He invited the Jews to Islam, telling them that if they became Muslims, their life and property would be safe and they would be rewarded by Allah. The Jews of Wadi'l-Qura decided to fight the Muslims but were soon forced to surrender.<br />
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The Jews handed over their possessions and the Muslims took them as booty. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah then divided things up between his Companions, leaving the land and property in the Jews hands.<br />
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When the Jews of Tayma' learnt that the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah had defeated the people of Khaybar, Fadak and Wadi'l-Qura, they offered him peace terms which he accepted. They were allowed to keep their land and property. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah then returned to Madinah.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">'UMRAT AL-QADA'</span></span></b><br />
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In the following year, 7 A.H., the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah and the Muslims set out for Makkah. The Quraysh of Makkah vacated their houses and stayed up in the mountains overlooking the valley. The Muslims stayed in Makkah for three days and performed 'umrah. The Qur'an says:<br />
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Allah has indeed fulfilled the vision He vouchsafed to His Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> truly, <b>'You shall enter the Holy Mosque, if Allah wills, in security, your heads shaved, your hair cut short, not fearing.' He knew what you knew not, and appointed before that a nigh victory. (48: 27)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">RIVALRY:</span></span></b><br />
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Islam changed dramatically the hearts and minds of the new Muslims. Baby daughters, who had been buried alive in the days of the Jahiliyyah, were now precious arrivals whose custody and upbringing were considered honourable. <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrinlove.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="In love" /><img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Big Grin" /> <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Smile" /><br />
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When the Prophet left Makkah after 'umrah, Umamah, the little daughter of Hamzah, followed him, calling out, 'Uncle! Uncle!'<br />
Ali took her hand and said to Fatimah, 'Here is your niece, ' and Fatimah took care of her.<br />
Ali, Zayd and Ja'far all claimed her guardianship.<br />
Ali said, 'I will take her. She is my uncle's daughter.'<br />
Ja'far said, 'She is my uncle's daughter too, and her aunt is my wife.'<br />
Zayd said, 'She is my brother's daughter.'<br />
The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah dealt with the controversy. He gave her to her aunt, saying, 'A maternal aunt is like a mother.'<br />
To comfort Ali (R.A.), he Said, 'You are mine and I am yours.'<br />
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<b><span style="color: darkorchid;"><span style="font-size: small;">AN ASSASSINATION:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah sent al-Harith ibn Umayr al-Azdi with a letter to Shurahbil ibn Amr al-Ghassani, provincial governor of Busra, under the Byzantine emperor, Heraclius. Shurahbil ordered that al-Harith be bound and then he had him beheaded. It was unknown for a king or a prince to have an ambassador or envoy put to death. Immense danger would face envoys and ambassadors in the future if Shurahbil was allowed to get away with this action. It also humiliated the sender of the message itself. This man who had exceeded the limits had to be punished .<br />
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<b><span style="color: darkorchid;"><span style="font-size: small;">REPERCUSSIONS:</span></span></b><br />
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When the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah heard what had happened, he decided to send a military force to Busra. It was in Jumada al-'Ula in 8 A.H. when three thousand men under Zayd ibn Harithah left Madinah. Muhammad <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> had appointed Zayd, his freed slave, as their commander and the army contained many of the leading Muhajirun and Ansar.<br />
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The Prophet said, 'If Zayd falls, then Ja'far ibn Abi Talib is in charge. If Ja'far falls, then Abdullah ibn Rawahah will take over.'<br />
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The Muslims bade the soldiers a fond farewell. A long and arduous journey faced them as well as an enemy backed by the strongest empire of the world.<br />
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The Muslims advanced to Ma'an where they heard that Heraclius was at al-Balqa' with a hundred thousand Roman troops and an equally strong force drawn from Arab tribes. The Muslims camped at Ma'an for two days while deciding what to do.<br />
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Then they said, 'Let us write to the Messenger of Allah to inform him about the strength of the enemy. Either he will send us reinforcements or he will command us to go ahead and we will obey his order.'<br />
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However, Abdullah ibn Rawahah made a speech of encouragement. <b>'People! By Allah! You are reluctant to go towards the very thing you came out to search for martyrdom. We are not fighting the enemy on the strength of numbers nor of our power. We will fight them with the religion Allah has honoured us with. Come on ! We will win either way, be it victory or martyrdom.'</b>( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/mashaallah.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="mashallah" /> ) So they set off again to face their enemy.<br />
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<b><span style="color: darkorchid;"><span style="font-size: small;">DEDICATED FIGHTERS:</span></span></b><br />
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When they were on the outskirts of al-Balqa', the Roman and Arab forces advanced towards them. As the enemy drew nearer the Muslims took up positions in a village called Mu'tah and this was where the battle was fought.<br />
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Zayd ibn Harithah (may Allah be pleased with him) who carried the standard of the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah, fought bravely until he was martyred. Then thirty-three-year-old Ja'far took the standard and fought until he was hemmed in by the enemy. He jumped off his horse, hamstrung it and fought on foot until his right hand was sliced off. He took up the standard in his left hand but that too was cut off. He then bore the standard between his arms but eventually he fell down dead. He had received ninety wounds on his chest, shoulders and arms from spears and swords, but no injuries were found on his back.<br />
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After Ja'far was killed, Abdullah ibn Rawahah held the standard aloft. He got off his horse and advanced on foot. His cousin came up to him with a meat-bone saying, 'Strengthen yourself with this. You have had nothing to eat during these battles of yours.' He took the bone, ate only a little and then threw it away. He picked up his sword again and fought bravely until he was killed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkorchid;">KHALID (R.A.), A WISE GENERAL:</span></span></b><br />
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The Muslims agreed that Khalid ibn al-Walid (may Allah be pleased with him) should take up the standard. He was a wise and courageous leader, famous for his knowledge of military tactics. He withdrew the Muslim army southwards while the enemy withdrew to the north. Night fell. He thought it best to avoid confrontation and any further fighting in the dark. Both forces, tired from fighting, chose the safe option. The Romans had heard of Khalid's technical skills and decided not to pursue the Muslim army. They were so disheartened that they did not resume the fighting the next day and the Muslims were spared.<br />
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ADVANCE INFORMATION:</span></span></b><br />
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While the Muslims were fighting at Mu'tah, Muhammad <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> described the battle scene to his Companions in Madinah. Anas ibn Malik said that he announced the death of Zayd, Ja'far and Ibn Rawahah to them before he had received the news. He said, 'Zayd took the standard and fell. Then Ja'far took it and fell. Then Ibn Rawahah took it and fell.'<br />
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The tears were trickling down his face as he spoke. He added, 'The standard was taken by one of the swords of Allah (meaning Khalid) until Allah gave the Muslims their victory.<br />
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He also said that Allah gave Ja'far two wings In place of the two hands he had lost, With them he could fly in the Garden of Paradise wherever he wished. Thereafter he was called Ja'far at-Tayyar (the Great Flier'), or Dhu'l-janahayn ('The One with Two Wings').<br />
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When the returning army was near Madinah, the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> and the Muslims went out to meet them. It was the first time a Muslim army had returned without winning a decisive victory. Some people started to throw dust on the soldiers, shouting, 'You runaways! You fled from the path of Allah!' But the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> told the people, 'They are not runaways, but come-agains. They will come again to battle if Allah wills.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">THE CONQUEST OF MAKKAH - PREPARATIONS: </span></span></b><br />
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When Islam was well established in the hearts of the Muslims, Allah decided that the time had come for His Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) and his community to enter Makkah. They would purify the Ka'bah so that it would be a blessed place of guidance for the whole world. They would restore Makkah to its previous status and the sacred city would offer security for all people once again.<br />
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<b><span style="color: royalblue;"><span style="font-size: small;">A BROKEN TREATY: </span></span></b><br />
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In the Peace Treaty of Hudaybiyyah it was laid down that anyone who wanted to enter into a treaty and alliance with the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah should be able to do so; and anyone who wanted to enter into a treaty and alliance with the Quraysh should also be allowed to do so. The Banu Bakr entered into an alliance with the Quraysh while the Banu Khuza'ah entered into one with the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah.<br />
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Long-standing hostility existed between the Banu Bakr and Banu Khuza'ah. The coming of Islam had put a barrier between the people as they had become engrossed in its affairs. The Peace Treaty enabled the Banu Bakr to settle an old score against the Banu Khuza'ah. One night the Banu Bakr attacked the Banu Khuza'ah by night when they were camped by a spring and killed some of their men. A skirmish developed and the Quraysh helped the Banu Bakr by providing weapons.<br />
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Some Quraysh leaders also fought with the Banu Bakr secretly by night, and the Khuza'ah were driven into the Haram. Some of the Quraysh said, <i>'We have entered the Haram. Mind your gods!' Others replied thoughtlessly, 'There is no god today, men of Banu Bakr. Take your revenge! You may never have another chance! '</i><br />
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Amr ibn Salim al-Khuza'i went to the Messenger of Allah in Madinah and recited some verses to him about the alliance between the Muslims and the Khuza'ah. He asked for help, saying that the Quraysh had violated the agreement. His tribe had been attacked at night, he maintained, and men had been killed in ruku and sajdah, while performing prayers.<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> assured him,<i> 'You will be helped, Amr ibn Salim!'</i> He then sent a man to Makkah to get confirmation of the attack and to offer the Quraysh the chance to redress their offence. Their reply was impulsive and they ignored the likely consequences.<br />
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<b><span style="color: royalblue;"><span style="font-size: small;">THE QURAYSH ATTEMPT TO RENEW THE TREATY: </span></span></b><br />
When the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah heard their answer, he said, <i>'I think you will see Abu Sufyan coming to strengthen the treaty and to ask for more time.' </i><br />
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That happened. The Quraysh were so concerned about what they had done that they charged Abu Sufyan with the task of getting the treaty ratified.<br />
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Abu Sufyan came to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) in Madinah and also went to visit his daughter, Umm Habibah, the wife of the Prophet. However, when he went to sit on the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah's carpet, she rolled it up from under him.<br />
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Puzzled, he said to her, <i>'My daughter, I do not know whether you think the carpet is too good for me or whether I am too good for the carpet.' </i><br />
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She replied,<i> 'This is the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah's carpet and you are an unclean idol-worshipper. I do not want you to sit on his carpet.' </i><img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Smile" /><br />
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<i>'By Allah, ' Abu Sufyan retorted. 'You have been spoiled since you left me.' </i><img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)" /><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">ABU SUFYAN FAILS: </span></span></b><br />
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Abu Sufyan went to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ), but he did not receive any answer. Then he went to Abu Bakr and asked him to speak to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) for him but he refused. He tried to win over Umar, Ali and Fatimah but they all said that the matter was too serious for them to get involved. Abu Sufyan became confused about what to do.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">MAKING READY: </span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> )asked the Muslims to start preparing for an expedition but he asked them to keep it a secret. Later he announced that he was going to Makkah and ordered them to get ready.<br />
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He said, <i>'O Allah! Impede the informers of the Quraysh so that we can take Makkah by surprise.' </i>He left Madinah with ten thousand men in Ramadan 8 A.H. and advanced as far as Marr az-Zahran where they set up camp. Allah concealed this information from the Quraysh, so they waited in uncertainty.<br />
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<b><span style="color: royalblue;"><span style="font-size: small;">A PARDONING: </span></span></b><br />
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On the way, the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> Allah happened to meet his cousin, Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith ibn Abdul-Muttalib. He ignored him because he had suffered insults and persecution from Abu Sufyan. The cousin complained to Ali that he had been ignored. Ali said to him, 'Go to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> and say to him what the brothers said to Yusuf, <b>"By Allah, Allah has preferred you to us and we were indeed sinful. "(1 2: 91 ) </b>The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah never Likes anyone to show more mercy than he.<br />
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Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith did as 'Ail advised and the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> replied, <i>'Have no fear this day. Allah will forgive you. He is the Most merciful of the merciful'</i>.<br />
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Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith accepted Islam and was known for his piety. He did not raise his head ever again in front of the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah because he felt so ashamed of his past behaviour.<br />
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<b><span style="color: royalblue;"><span style="font-size: small;">ABU SUFYAN IBN HARB ACCEPTS ISLAM <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Smile" /> : </span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah was commanding the army and he ordered the campfires to be lit. Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, who was spying out the ground for the Quraysh, said: 'I have never seen so many fires or such an army.<br />
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Al-Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib had already left Makkah with his wife and children as a Muslim Muhajir and had joined the Muslim army. He recognised Abu Sufyan's voice and called to him, <i>'See, the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah is here with his army. What a terrible morning the Quraysh will have!' </i><br />
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He made Abu Sufyan ride on the back of his mule, fearing that if a Muslim saw him, he would kill him. Al-Abbas took him to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah who said,<i> 'Woe to you, Abu Sufyan! Has not the time come for you to acknowledge that there is no god but Allah' </i><br />
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Abu Sufyan replied, <i>'How kind and gentle you are! By Allah, I think that if there had been another god besides Allah, he would have helped me today.' </i><br />
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<i>'Woe to you, Abu Sufyan! Is it not time that you recognised that I am the Messenger of Allah!' </i><br />
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Abu Sufyan replied, <i>'May my father and mother be your ransom! How kind and generous you are! But by Allah, I still have some doubt as to that.'</i><br />
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Al-Abbas intervened, <i>'Woe to you, Abu Sufyan! Become a Muslim and testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah before you lose your head.'</i> Then Abu Sufyan recited the articles of faith and became a Muslim. <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Smile" /><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">THE AMNESTY: </span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) was generous in granting amnesty to everyone so that no one in Makkah need be killed that morning. Only those who courted danger ran any risk of losing their life. He declared, <i>'Whoever enters the house of Abu Sufyan is safe. Whoever locks his door is safe. Whoever enters the mosque is safe.'</i> The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> told his army not to use arms against anyone when they entered Makkah unless they met opposition or resistance. He directed the army not to touch property or possessions belonging to the people of Makkah and nothing should be destroyed .<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">ABU SUFYAN'S INFLUENCE: </span></span><br />
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The Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) decided to demonstrate the power of Islam to Abu Sufyan. He asked Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib to take Abu Sufyan to where the marching squadrons would pass by.<br />
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The Muslim squadrons passed by like a surging sea with the different tribes bearing their standards. Whenever a tribe passed by, Abu Sufyan would ask Abbas about it and, when he heard the name of the tribe, he would mumble gloomily, <i>'What have I got to do with them?'</i> Finally the RasoolAllah passed by with his squadron in full, gleaming green armour. It was the regiment of the Muhajirun and the Ansar. Only their eyes were visible because of their armour.<br />
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Abu Sufyan said,<i> 'Glory be to Allah! Abbas, who are these?' </i><br />
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<i>'This is the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah with the Muhajirun and Ansar, '</i> he answered.<br />
<i>'No one has any power or resistance against them, ' </i>said Abu Sufyan. <i>'By Allah, Abul-Fadl, the authority of your brother's son has certainly increased.' </i><br />
Abu Sufyan, 'Abbas said, <i>'This is not a kingdom, it is prophethood.' </i><br />
Abu Sufyan replied, <i>'Then it is wonderful.' </i><br />
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He stood up and shouted at the top of his voice, <i>'O men of the Quraysh! This is Muhammad with a force you cannot resist. He has ten thousand men of steel. He says that whoever enters my house will be safe.'</i><br />
The men shouted back, <i>'Allah slay you! What good is your house to us?' </i><br />
Abu Sufyan added, <i>'And whoever locks himself indoors is safe and whoever enters the mosque is safe.' So the people dispersed and went into their homes or into the mosque.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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A HUMBLE VICTORY:</span></span></b><br />
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On the morning of Friday, 20 Ramadan, 8 A.H., Muhammad <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> entered Makkah with his head bowed. When he realised the honour of the conquest Allah had bestowed. upon him, he felt so humble before Allah that his chin almost touched the back of his camel. He was reciting Surat al-Fath as he rode into Makkah in victory. He raised the standard of justice, equality, and humility. Behind him rode Usamah ibn Zayd, the son of his freed slave, rather than any sons of the Banu Hashim or of the Quraysh leaders, even though they were present.<br />
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One man, trembling with awe on the Day of the Conquest, was told, <i>'Be at ease. Do not be afraid. I am not a king. I am only the son of a woman of the Quraysh who used to eat meat dried in the sun.'</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">MERCY NOT SLAUGHTER:</span></span></b><br />
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When Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah in the squadron of the Ansar passed by Abu Sufyan he called out, <i>'Today is a day of slaughter. Today there is no more sanctuary. Today Allah has humbled the Quraysh.'</i><br />
When the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> squadron came near Abu Sufyan, he complained;, <i>'Messenger of Allah, did you not hear what Sa'd said?'</i><br />
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<i>'What was that!'</i> said the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />, and Abu Sufyan repeated what Sa'd had called out.<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> disliked Sa'd's comments and replied, <i>'Today is a day of mercy and forgiveness when Allah will exalt the Quraysh and raise honour for the Ka'bah.'</i><br />
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He then sent for Sa'd, took the standard from him and gave it to his son Qays. This meant that the standard did not really leave Sa'd because it only went to his son. But Abu Sufyan was satisfied and Sa'd was not too upset.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">SMALL SKIRMISHES:</span></span></b><br />
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A small skirmish broke out between Safwan ibn Umayyah, 'Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl and Suhayl ibn Amr, who came up against the companions of Khalid ibn al-Walid. Twelve of the idol-worshippers were killed when they tried to stop the advance of the Muslim forces. The rest gave in without further bloodshed. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> had told his men when they entered Makkah, <i>'Do not fight anyone unless they attack you.'</i><br />
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PURIFYING THE HARAM:</span></span></b> <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/heartpump.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="Love" /><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> got down from his camel when everything had calmed down. He went to the Ka'bah first and performed tawaf. Around the Ka'bah were three hundred and sixty idols. With a stick he was carrying he began to push them over, saying:<br />
<b>'The truth has come and falsehood has vanished away. Falsehood is ever vanishing. (17: 81)</b><br />
<b>'The truth has come and falsehood originates not nor brings again.' (34: 49) </b><br />
The idols collapsed one by one, falling onto their faces. Pictures and statues were found in the Ka'bah and the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah ordered that they should also be destroyed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">A DAY OF PIETY:</span></span></b><br />
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Having performed tawaf, the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> called Uthman ibn Talhah who had the key of the Ka'bah. The doors were unlocked and he went in. He had asked Uthman for the key before the hijrah to Madinah but he had received a rude answer and insults. He had shown tolerance by answering, Uthman, one day you will see this key in my hand. I will then put it where I wish.<br />
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Uthman had retorted,<i> 'The Quraysh will be destroyed and humiliated on that day.'</i><br />
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<i>'No'</i>, said the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />, <i>'Rather it will be a day of prosperity and security for the Quraysh.'</i> His words made such an impression on Uthman ibn Talhah that he came to believe the prediction would eventually take place.<br />
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When the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> came out of the Ka'bah, Ali ibn Abi Talib stood up holding the key of the Ka'bah in his hand. He said to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />, <i>'Grant us the guardianship of the Ka'bah along with providing water for the pilgrims.'</i><br />
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<i>'Where is Uthman ibn Talhah?</i><br />
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Uthman was summoned and the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah said to him, <i>'Here is your key, Uthman. Today is a day of piety and good faith. Keep it forever as an inheritance. Only a tyrant would take it from you.'</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">ISLAM: TAWHID AND UNITY:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah opened the door of the Ka'bah. The Quraysh had filled the mosque, and were waiting in rows to see what he would do. Holding the door frame, he said:<br />
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<i>'There is no god but Allah alone. He has no partner. He has made good His promise. He has helped His servant and He alone has put all allies to flight. Every claim of privilege, property or bloodline are abolished by me today except for the custody of the Ka'bah and providing water for the pilgrims.'</i><br />
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<i>O people of the Quraysh ! Allah has abolished the haughtiness of the Jahiliyyah and its veneration of ancestors. People all spring from Adam, and Adam came from dust.'</i> Then he recited this verse:<br />
<b>'O mankind, We have created you male and female, and appointed you races and tribes, that you may know one another. Surely the noblest among you in the sight of Allah is the most God-fearing of you. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware. (49: 13)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">NO DISCRIMINATION:</span></span></b><br />
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In the meantime, Fatimah, a woman of the Banu Makhzum had been apprehended for theft. Her community went to Usamah ibn Zayd, hoping that he could persuade the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah to intercede on her behalf. When he spoke to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah about it, however, he was put to shame.<br />
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<i>'Do you dare to speak to me about one of the hudud, the limits laid down by Allah !'</i> the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> asked him.<br />
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Usamah beseeched him, <i>'Pray for my forgiveness, Messenger of Allah!'</i><br />
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That evening the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> made a speech. After praising Allah, he said,<i> 'The people before you were destroyed because when one of their noblemen stole, they ignored the offence but when one of the poor people stole, they administered the hadd (prescribed punishment). By the One who holds my life in His hand, if Fatimah bint Muhammad, were to steal, I would have her hand cut off.'</i><br />
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Then he ordered that the woman's right hand be cut off. She genuinely repented of her sin and went on to marry and lead a normal life.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: royalblue;">PAYING HOMAGE IN ISLAM:</span></span></b><br />
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When the men had pledged their faith, the women took the oath, including Hind bint Utbah, the wife of Abu Sufyan. She was veiled and tried to disguise herself because of what she had done to Hamzah, but the Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah recognised her bold talk. <i>'Forgive what is past and Allah will forgive you, '</i> she said to him.<br />
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<i>My life is with you and my death will be among you'</i><br />
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When Allah opened up Makkah to His Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />, and he was back in his own homeland and city of birth once more, the Ansar said among themselves, <i>'Allah has given him power over his homeland and city so he will probably stay here and not return to Madinah.'</i><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> asked them what they were talking about. No one else knew about the conversation. At first they were too shy to tell him but eventually they confessed what they had said.<br />
He assured them, <i>'I seek refuge with Allah! I will live with you and I will die among you.'</i><br />
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REMOVING ALL VESTIGES OF IDOLWORSHIP:</span></span></b><br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> sent groups of his Companions to destroy the idols standing round the Ka'bah. All of the idols were broken including al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat. He sent a crier to announce in Makkah,<i>'Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should destroy any idol in his house.'</i> He also sent representatives to the surrounding tribes telling them to destroy their idols.<br />
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Then the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah assembled the Muslims in Makkah and declared that the city would be a sanctuary forever. He said, <i>'It is not lawful for anyone who believes in Allah and the Hereafter to spill blood in the city nor to cut down a tree. It was not lawful for anyone before me nor shall it be lawful for anyone after me.'</i> The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> then returned to Madinah.<br />
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<span style="color: royalblue;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">OUTCOME OF THE CONQUEST OF MAKKAH:</span></b></span><br />
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The conquest of Makkah had a tremendous impact on the Arabs. It showed that Islam was the religion of Allah and paved the way for the whole of Arabia to accept the faith. From far and wide people came to pay their respects to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> and to accept Islam at his hands. Allah spoke the truth:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkred;">THE HAWAZIN:</span></span></b><br />
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Once Islam was attracting so much popular attention, its enemies made a final attempt to check its expansion. It was the Arabs' last arrow in their quiver against Islam and the Muslims.<br />
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The Hawazin regarded themselves as the greatest tribe after the Quraysh. There had always been rivalry between the two. When the Quraysh submitted to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah in Makkah, the Hawazin became the undisputed champions of the idol-worshippers.<br />
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Malik ibn Awf an-Nasri, the Hawazin chief, called for war against the Muslims and the tribe of Thaqif supported him. They agreed to advance against the Muslims taking their property, women and children with them so that everyone would fight to the last in defence of his family and possessions.<br />
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The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah set out with two thousand Muslims from Makkah, including those men who had only recently accepted Islam and some who had not yet accepted the faith, and ten thousand who had set out with him from Madinah. It was the strongest force mobilised so far to defend the honour of Islam. Some Muslims even boasted, <i>'We will not be defeated today for lack of numbers.'</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: darkred;">THE VALLEY OF HUNAYN:</span></span></b><br />
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The Muslims advanced to the valley of Hunayn before dawn on 10 Shawwal 8 A.H. The Hawazin were already in the valley, concealed in its ravines. The Muslims were terrified when the Hawazin suddenly loosed volleys of arrows, then appeared, unsheathing their swords, to attack as one man.<br />
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Many Muslims fled, none paying attention to anyone else. It was a critical moment. A complete rout of the Muslims was in sight. They were unlikely to put up any resistance after what had happened. In addition, a rumour spread among the people that the Prophet had been killed, just as had occurred in the Battle of Uhud, and the Muslim forces retreated still further.<br />
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Allah had chastised the Muslims for boasting about their strength and had made them taste the bitterness of defeat after the sweetness of victory. They had to remember that both come from Allah. Then the peace of Allah seemed to descend once more. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah had stayed firm on his white mule; he had not shown any fear. Some of the Muhajirun and Ansar had remained with him. Al'Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib was holding the bridle of his mule when the Messenger<img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah called out:<br />
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When a squadron of idol-worshippers advanced towards him, he took a handful of dust and threw it at the distant enemy lines. They were blinded by it.<br />
When he saw his own men in confusion, he said, <i>'O Abbas! Shout: Men of Ansar! Comrades of the acacia tree!</i>'<br />
They heard the call and answered, <i>'At your service! At your service!'</i><br />
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Abbas (R.A.) had a loud voice which carried well. The soldiers rushed back towards him, dismounting from their camels and taking up their swords and shields. When a large group of them had gathered round the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah, they bore down on the enemy and battle began. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah stood up in his stirrups and his people took heart. Both sides fought bravely and a group of handcuffed prisoners was brought to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah and Allah sent down His angels to help. They filled the valley and the Hawazin were defeated. This is referred to in the Qur'an:<br />
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<b>"Allah has already helped you on many fields, and on the day of Hunayn, when your multitude was pleasing to you, but it availed you naught, and the land for all its breadth was straitened for you, and you turned about, retreating. Then Allah sent down His Tranquillity upon His Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> and upon the believers, and He sent down legions you did not see, and He chastised the unbelievers; that is the recompense of the unbelievers."<br />
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The soldiers of Thaqif who had escaped from Hunayn retreated to Ta'if. They locked the city gates after storing sufficient provisions for a year. Then they prepared for war against the Muslims. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah and his army went to Ta'if at once and pitched camp outside the city wall. The gates remained locked against them. The Thaqif, who were good archers, shot so many arrows at the Muslims that the air seemed to be filled as if with a swarm of locusts.<br />
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The Muslims moved their camp back out of range of the arrows and laid siege to Ta'if. For more than twenty days heavy fighting continued and volleys of arrows were exchanged. In this prolonged siege the Prophet <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah used a catapult for the first time. The enemy arrows took their toll of several Muslims' lives.<br />
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When the siege was tight and the battle showed no signs of ending, the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah commanded that the vineyards of the Thaqif be cut down. The enemy relied on these fine grapes for their livelihood. When the Thaqif begged him to spare the vines, the Prophet <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah replied, <i>'l will leave them to Allah and kinship between us.' </i><br />
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He ordered that an announcement be made, <i>'Any slave who comes out to us is free.'</i> About ten men came out.<br />
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The Prophet <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah had not been given leave by Allah to conquer Ta'if so he told Umar ibn al-Khattab to declare that the siege was over and the army could depart. The announcement caused an uproar and soldiers said, <i>'We are leaving without conquering Ta'if!'</i><br />
The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah said, <i>'Alright, go and fight.'</i><br />
They attacked the enemy but many Muslims were wounded.<br />
The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah then said, <i>'We are going tomorrow, Allah willing,'</i> and this time they felt relief. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">THE BOOTY OF HUNAYN: </span></b><br />
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On his way back from Ta'if, the Prophet <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah stopped at al-Ji'irranah with his army. He waited for more than ten days for the Hawazin to come to him to say they had accepted Islam. When this did not happen, he began to distribute the spoils. The first people he gave to were the Mu'allaiat-al-Qulub, those whose hearts still needed to be won. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">RETURNING THE CAPTIVES: </span></b><br />
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A delegation of fourteen Hawazin came to the Prophet <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> and requested him to return to them their kinsmen and property. He replied, 'You see the people with me? What I love most is the truth. Which are dearest to you, your children and your wives or your property!'<br />
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In unison they said, <i>'We do not consider anything equal to our children and wives.' </i><br />
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When he prayed Zuhr, they got up and did as they had been advised. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> then said,<i>'As for what belongs to me and the Banu Abdul-Muttalib, it is yours, and I will make a recommendation to others for you.' </i><br />
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The Muhajirun and Ansar said, <i>'What we have belongs to the Messenger of Allah.' </i><br />
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Three of the Banu Tamim, Banu Fazarah and Banu Sulaym refused to hand over their shares. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> said to them, <i>'These people have come as Muslims. I waited for them and I gave them a choice but they do not consider anything equal to their children and wives. Whoever has any of them and is happy to return them he should do just that. Whoever wants to keep his captives should also return them and he will be given six shares in exchange from the first booty Allah gives us.'</i><br />
Everyone replied, 'We are content with the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah.'<br />
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He said, do not know who among you is pleased and who is not. You go back now and your chief will tell correctly about your affairs.' All of them returned their captives' women and children to them so that none of them were left behind. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah made a gift of a garment to each released captive. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">A NOBLE GESTURE: </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Among those who were brought to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah was ash-Shayma' bint Halimah as-Sa'diyah, his foster-sister. She had been treated roughly as they did not know who she was. When she said that she was the milk-sister of their companion, they did not believe her.<br />
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When ash-Shayma' was taken to the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah, she said, <i>'Messenger of Allah! I am your foster-sister!' </i><br />
He said, <i>'Can you prove that?' </i><br />
She replied, <i>'I still have the scar where you bit me on my back when I was carrying you.' </i><br />
The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> recognised the mark. He spread out his cloak for her to sit on, and treated her courteously.<br />
He said, <i>'If you like, you may live with me in affection and honour or, if you wish, I will give you provision and you can go back to your people.' </i><br />
She said,<i> 'Give me provision and return me to my people.' </i><br />
She accepted Islam before she left, taking with her three slaves, a slavegirl, and some cattle and sheep.</span><br />
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'Urwah ibn Mas'ud ath-Thaqafi caught up with the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> before he entered Madinah. He became a Muslim and returned to invite his people to Islam. He was very popular and well-respected in his tribe, but when he called them to Islam, they turned against him. They shot arrows at him; one hit him and he was killed as a martyr.<br />
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The Thaqif held out for some months after killing 'Urwah, but after taking counsel among themselves, they decided that they had no hope of defeating all the Arab tribes around them which had accepted Islam. They decided to send a delegation to the Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) of Allah.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">NO LENIENCY:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">THE TABUK EXPEDITION: </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: seagreen;">The Arabs had never thought of fighting or attacking the Romans. They probably considered themselves to be not strong enough for that task.<br />
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The Romans, however, remembered the Mu'tah expedition and were still a threat. Muhammad <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />decided to lead a Muslim army into Roman territory before the Roman armies crossed the Arab borders and threatened the heart of Islam.<br />
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The Tabuk expedition took place in Rajab, 9 A.H. The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah led the expedition in intense heat, when the dates were ripe and the shade of the trees was pleasant. It was a long journey through arid deserts towards a vast enemy army. He had made the position clear to the Muslims in advance so that they could make preparations for the journey. It was a difficult time because the Muslims were experiencing a severe drought.<br />
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The hypocrites made various excuses not to accompany the Prophet <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> . They said they feared the enemy or the intense heat. They were reluctant to perform jihad and had doubts about the truth. Allah Almighty said of them: </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">THE COMPANIONS' RESPONSE TO J!HAD: </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">THE ARMY TRAVELS TO TABUK: </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: seagreen;">The Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> of Allah set out for Tabuk with 30,000 men from Madinah. It was the largest Muslim army ever to set forth on an expedition.<br />
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Then came the news that the Romans had withdrawn from the border towns. They had decided not to encroach on Muslim land. The Prophet could see no reason to pursue them into their own territory as his goal had already been achieved.<br />
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<span style="color: seagreen;">Among those who had stayed behind at the time of this expedition were Ka'b ibn Malik, Murarah ibn ar-Rabi' and Hilal ibn Umayyah. They were among the first Muslims and had been thoroughly tested in Islam. Murarah ibn ar-Rabi' and Hilal ibn Umayyah had been present at Badr and it was not their nature to not take part in the battle. The situation was only part of the Divine wisdom, so they would really examine themselves and be a lesson for all Muslims in the future. Such failings are usually because of procrastination, weak will and over-reliance on means.<br />
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The wives of these three were also affected by the measures and no one was allowed to go near them either.<br />
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A further test came when the influential King of Ghassan heard what was happening in Madinah. He invited Ka'b ibn Malik to his court in order to honour him and lure him from Islam. But when the King's messenger delivered the invitation to Ka'b he threw it into the fire. Allah's examination was over and none of the three had failed the test. A revelation came from Allah to illustrate how their example would hold for all time. They had not deserted their faith but had found refuge and safety with Allah. The Qur'an says:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">TABUK: THE LAST EXPEDITION </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">THE FIRST HAJJ: </span></b><br />
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After Makkah had been conquered and the Prophet had returned victorious from Tabuk, Arab delegations began to pour into the heart land of Islam. They learned about Islam, saw the character of the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> , and the life-style of his Companions. Tents were erected for them in the courtyard of the mosque; they heard the Qur'an recited; watched the Muslims praying and asked Muhammad <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> to explain the faith to them. He impressed them with his eloquence and wisdom, and he constantly quoted verses from the Qur'an. They believed what they heard and were well satisfied. They returned to their homes full of zeal, calling on their people to accept Islam and decrying paganism and its negative effects.<br />
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Dimam ibn Tha'labah came to Madinah representing the Banu Sa'd ibn Bakr. He was a Muslim when he returned to his people and he was determined to invite them to Islam.<br />
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The first thing he said to them was, <i>'Al-Lat and al-Uzza are evil!'</i><br />
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They answered in alarm, <i>'Stop, Dimam! Beware of leprosy. Beware of elephantiasis! Beware of madness!'</i><br />
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He said, <i>'Confoundedly you ! By Allah, they can neither hurt nor heal. Allah has sent a Messenger ( <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" /> ) and given a Book to him through which He seeks to deliver you from your sorry state. I testify that there is no god but Allah without and associate and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. I have brought you what He has commanded you to do and what He has forbidden you.'</i><br />
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Before that night was over there was not a man or a woman in his tribe who had not become a Muslim. Adi the son of Hatim, whose generosity was well-known, came to Madinah. He became a Muslim after witnessing the character and humility of the Messenger <img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.ummah.com/forum/images/smilies/saws.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 800px; position: relative; top: 2px;" title="S.A.W" />.<br />
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<i>'By Allah!'</i> he said, this has nothing to do with the way all the kings behave.<br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: darkorchid; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-weight: normal;">In Allah's wisdom, His Messenger was allowed to grow up unlettered. He could neither read nor write. Thus, he could never be accused by his enemies of altering other ideologies. The Qur'an indicates this when it says,</span><b style="color: darkorchid; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-weight: normal;"> 'Before this you did not recite any Book nor write it with your right hand for then those who follow falsehood would have doubted.' (29: 48)</b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: darkorchid; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-weight: normal;">The Qur'an called him 'unlettered' and said, </span><b style="color: darkorchid; font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-weight: normal;">'those who follow the Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, whom they find written down with them in the Torah and Evangel.' (7:157)</b></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-82684133877100734682011-05-09T04:33:00.001-07:002011-05-09T04:33:45.453-07:00The holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.) the best of all creation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">The holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.) the best of all creation</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243625" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Character and Conduct of Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)<br />
(Source: Ihya-Ulum-Id-Din by Imam Ghazzali (r.a.) Revival of Religious Learnings-<br />
English Translation by Fazlul Karim Publisher Darul-Ishaat Karachi Pakistan)<br />
DATE: 450-505 (A.H.) 1058 -1111 A.D.<br />
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All praise is due to Allah who created the universe and taught. His greatest Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) (peace be upon Him) the best good manners, purified his character and conduct and adopted him as His friend. He gives grace to follow the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) to one who wishes to make his character and conduct beautiful. He deprives one to follow whom he wishes to destroy. Open good conduct is the fountain of secret good conduct. The movements of the bodily limbs are the results of thoughts of mind and the external actions are the result of character and conduct. To make efforts in recognizing Allah and the acquisition of wonderful secret powers are the fountains of actions.<br />
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The light of this secret power is expressed outwardly and makes the body beautiful and gives rise to good attributes after removing evils. The man who has got, not fear in mind, has got not fear expressed in his bodily limbs. The beauty of the conduct of prophethood is not expressed in a man whose mind is not illumined with the light of Allah. I intended to gather together in this chapter the ways of the life of his ways in the first and second parts of this book. I do not wish to repeat them here.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Learning Through the Quran<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) used to invoke and pray to the Almighty Allah to grant him good manners and good treatment with the people and to adorn him with good character and conduct. He use to say in his invocation: "O Allah, make my constitution and conduct good. He used to pray: O Allah, save me from bad character and conduct. Acceptance of his prayer is seen in the following verse. Invoke me, I will respond to you 2:186. Allah revealed the Quran on him and through it He taught him good manners. His character is the Quran. Sa’ad (Radihiallaho Anho) reported: Once I went to Ayesha (Radihiallaho Anha) and her father and asked them about the character and conduct of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) to which Ayesha (Radihiallaho Anho) replied: Don't you read the Quran? I said: Yes. She said: The character of the Messenger of Allah is the Quran. His conduct is expressed in the following verse:<br />
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Take to pardon, enjoin good and turn away from the illiterate.<br />
Allah says: Allah enjoins justice, kindness, giving charity to the relatives and prohibits indecencies, evils and rebellion -16:90.<br />
Have patience at the disasters that befall on you. It is a difficult task. It is difficult to have patience and to forgive.<br />
Allah says: Pardon and forgive them. Allah loves the doers of good. Allah says: Don't you like that Allah should forgive you?<br />
Allah says: Remove evil with what is good, as a result the enmity that exists between you and him will be removed and he will become your friend.<br />
Allah says: Those who appease their wrath, those who pardon people, Allah loves the doers of good.<br />
Allah says: Give up conjectures in most cases, as some conjecture is sin. Don't spy and don't back-bite one another.<br />
In the battle of Uhud, when the cover of the head of the Prophet fell down and he became separated from his companions, blood was oozing out from his face and he said wiping his blood: How will the people get salvation who dyed the face of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) with blood while he calls them towards their Lord? Then Allah revealed this verse:<br />
"‘You have got no hand in the matter. This was only for teaching him good manners.<br />
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The verse concerning the teaching of good manners to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) are many in the Quran. It was the first object of Allah to teach the Prophet good manners and good character and conduct. For this reason, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: I have been sent to completed good conduct. Allah praised the character of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) by saying! You are surely on sublime character. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) explained it to the people: Allah loves good character, hates bad character.<br />
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Ali (Radhiallahho Anho) said: I wonder for a Muslim who does not do benefit to his brother Muslim who stands in need of it. If he hopes for rewards and fears punishment, he should hasten towards good conduct as it shows the path of salvation.<br />
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A man asked Ali (Radhiallahho Anho): Have you heard it from the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)? He said: Yes, I have heard better advice from him. When the prisoners of the tribe of Hatem Tai were brought to him, a girl came to him out of them and said: O Muhammad, if you wish, release me, but don't dishonour me before the tribe of the Arabs. I am the daughter of the leader of my people and my father was the caretaker of my people. He used to set free the captives, feed the hungry, spread peace and did never return any beggar at the time of his need. I am the daughter of Hatem Tai. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: O girl, what you have mentioned about his qualities are the attributes of a believer. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said to his companions. Let her be free as her father lewd good character and conduct.<br />
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Abu Burdah-b-Niyar stood up and said: O Messenger of Allah, does Allah love good conduct? The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) replied: By One in whose hand there is my life, None shall enter paradise except one who has got good conduct.<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: Allah adorned Islam with good character and beautiful actions. Good company, good manners, modest talk, doing good to others, feeding, spreading peace, visiting the ill pious or sinner, following the bier of a Muslim, treating good with a neighbour believer or non-believer, showing honour to a Muslim having honour to accept invitation, to forgive, to set disputes among the people, to give charity, to greet first, to pardon the faults of the people, to give up songs, instrument of songs and jests which Islam prohibited not to backbite, to speak truth, to give up miserliness, greed, deceit, to give up bad treatment with enemy, not to cut off blood tie, to give up bad conduct, pride, glory, haughtiness, indecencies, hatred rebellion, enmity, oppression, etc., all these are the attributes of a believer.<br />
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Anas (Radhiallahho Anho) reported that the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) did not give up good advice and enjoined us to stick to it. He used to warn us from backbiting and prohibited it. The following verse is sufficient to prove it: Allah loves justice and doing good to others. Muaz (Radihiallaho Anho) said: The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) advised me thus: O Muaz, I advise you: fear Allah, speak the truth, fulfil promise, pay up trust, give up breach of trust, save your neighbour, show kindness to orphans, be modest in talk, spread peace, do good deeds, hope less, stick to fifth earn knowledge about the Quran, love the next world, fear rendering of accounts and lower your aim. O Muaz, I forbid you: Don't tell a truthful man lair, don't follow any sin, don't disobey any judge, don't be a leader, don't disobey a just judge, and don't create disorder in land. I give you instruction: Fear Allah while passing by each stone, tree, and heaps of earth. Make repentance anew after committing any sin. Repent secretly for secret sin and openly for open sin.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Character and Conduct<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was the most patient among men, the bravest, the best judge, and one who pardoned most. His hand did not touch any strange woman. He was the greatest charitable man. He did not pass a single night hoarding any dirham or dinar. Whenever any excess money came to him and if he did not then get anyone to accept it as charity, he did not return home till he gave it to the poor and the needy. He did not store up for more than a year the provision of his family members which Allah was pleased to give him. He used to take one fifth of what easily came to him out of dates and wheat. What remained in excess, he used to give in charity. He used to give away in charity to one who begged anything of him, even out of his stored up provision.<br />
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He used to repair his shoes, join his wives in their labours and cut meat with them. He was the most shy among men and could not stare at anyone for long. He accepted invitation of slaves and free men and presentation of even a cup of milk. He did not use the properties of Zakat and used to accept the invitation of the widows and the poor. He used to speak the truth even though it was sometimes a cause of trouble to himself and his companions. He used to say: I Don't accept any invitation of any infidel. He used to bind stones in his bell for appeasing his hunger and eat whatever he got. He did not return any present and did not take precaution in any lawful food. If he got dried grapes in lieu of bread, he ate them. If he got baked meat, he ate it. He used to eat whatever he got of bread, wheat, sweets, and honey. He considered milk as sufficient if he did not get any other food. He used not to take food leaning against a pillow or upon a high table. Soles of his two feet served as his towel. He used not to eat bread consecutively for three days till he met Allah. it was a voluntary act on his part. He used to accept invitations of marriage, attend the sick and the diseased and attend the funerals. He was the most modest without pride and his tongue was most eloquent without prolongation of his speech.<br />
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His constitution was the most beautiful. No worldly duties could keep him busy. He used to put on whatever he got. His ring was made of silver and he used to put it on in the little finger of his right or left hand. He used to take his servant behind his back on any conveyance, whether it was horse, camel or ass. Sometimes he walked bare footed, sometimes he had no turban or cap on his head.<br />
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He used to go even to a distant place to see sick, love scents and hate stench or bad smell, sit with the poor and the destitute, eat with them, honour those possessing honour, advise them to do good deeds and show kindness to the relatives. He did not treat harshly with anybody and accepted excuse offered to him. He used at times to cut jokes without falsehood and not burst into laughter.<br />
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He held innocent sports and plays as lawful, played with his wives and held races with them. He used to drink milk of camels and goats along with his family members and give them equal shares in foods and dresses. He passed no time uselessly except for Allah. He used to walk in the gardens of his companions for recreation. He did not hate the poor for their poverty, not fear the kings for their mighty power. He used to call the people, high or low, towards Allah. Allah adorned him with all the qualities, and good administration although he was illiterate. His boyhood was spent along with the shepherds and he used to graze sheep and goats. He was an orphan and his parents died in his infancy.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Good Manners<br />
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If the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) abused anybody, he used to give him compensation and show him kindness. He did never curse any woman or slave. Once when he was in the battle field, he was asked: O Messenger of Allah, it would have been better if you had cursed them. He said: Allah sent me as a mercy and not as a great curser. When he was asked once to curse a particular person or an unbeliever, he did not curse him but on the contrary prayed for his welfare. He never beat anybody with his own hand except in the way of Allah. he did not take any revenge for personal wrongs but he used to take it for preservation of the honour of Allah.<br />
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He used to select the easier of two things and kept away if there was any sin there in or anything to cut off relationship. He used to fulfill the needs of anyone who required his help, whether a slave or a freeman. Anas (Radhiallahho Anho) said: By One who sent him as a Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), he never said to me. Why have you done this or why have you not done this? His wives also did not rebuke me. If there was any bed of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), he used to sleep on it or else he used to sleep on the ground. Allah described the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) in the Torah Muhammad the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) of Allah, His chosen servant, without harshness, not roaming in the streets, not returning evil for evil. He is prone to pardon. He is forgiven. His birth is at Mecca, his migration to Ta’ba and his reign in Syria. He and his companions put on Ijar around their waists and call towards the Quran and wisdom. He makes ablution of his bodily limbs. Similar is his description in Injil (New Testament).<br />
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Another trait of his characters is that he used to salute first one whom he met with. He used to wait at a place where he was to meet a man. He used not to withdraw his hand from anybody till he first withdrew his hand. When he met with any of his companions, he used to handshake with him, hold his hand, enter his fingers unto his fingers and hold them firmly. He did not stand up or sit without remembering Allah. When anybody sat by him at the time of his prayer, he used to make it short and say to him: Have you got any need? When he fulfilled his need, he returned to his prayer.<br />
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His assembly was not different from that of his companions, as he sat where he went. He was not found sitting among his companions spreading out his legs. He used to sit mostly facing the Ka’ba and honour one who came to him. Even he used to spread his own sheet of cloth for one with whom he had no relationship. He used to give his pillow to one who came to him and everyone thought that the Prophet honoured him more . Whoever came to him could see his face.<br />
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He used to call his companions by their surnames with honour and he used to give one surname to one who had no surname. He used to call the women by the names of their issues and call others by their surnames. He used to call the boys by their surnames for which their hearts were inclined to him. He used to get angry last of all and was very affectionate and kind in dealing with the people. Nobody could speak loudly in his assembly. He used to recite: O Allah, Thou are pure, all praise is for Thee. I bear witness that there is no deity but Thee. I seek forgiveness from Thee and turn to Thee.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Words and Laughter<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was the greatest of the Arabs in oratory and sweet speech. He said: I am the greatest orator among the Arabs. He used to speak little. When he talked, he did not talk much. His talks fell gradually from his lips like pearls. Ayesha (Radhiallahho Anha) said: the Messenger of Allah used to talk like you. They said: The Messenger of Allah used to talk little and everything was expressed in this short talk. In his speech, there was no defect of excess or shortness. The words come one after another like pearls. Whoever heard them remembered them. He was sweetest in talk among his companions. He said to keep silent for long and have no talk without necessity. He used not to talk evil words and what he talked was just. He did not use ornamental words. His companions did never dispute before him. He used to say: Don't beat one verse of the Quran by another as it has been revealed for many purposes. He used to smile much before his companions and teeth then were exposed to view.<br />
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It was reported: Once a desert Arab came to the Prophet whose face became changed at seeing him. Seeing anger in his face, the Arab said: By One who sent him as a true Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), I will not ask him till he smiles. Then he said: O Messenger of Allah, we heard that Dajial (Anti-Christ) will come with Sarid for the people. Then the people will remain hungry. My parents be sacrificed to you. Do you forbid me to eat it till I am destroyed? Do you order me to eat it with satisfaction? Shall I talk infidelity after faith in Allah? The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) laughed at this, so much so that his teeth were exposed to view. Then he said: It is not that, rather Allah will make you free from the food from which he made the believers free.<br />
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At the time when the Quran was being revealed to him, he used to smile most when something happened, he entrusted it to Allah, kept himself free from his own strength and ability and said in invocation: O Allah, show me truth in a true manner or give me grace to give it up, save me from doubt so that I may not follow my passion without Thy guidance. Make my desire to obey Thee. Take pleasure from the peace of my mind. Show me the different shades of truth. Thou guidest to the straight path whomsoever Thou willeth.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Manners in Eating<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) eat whatever he got. To him, the best food was what all partook of. When the dining cloth was spread, he used to say: In the name of Allah, O Allah, make it a sift to express gratefulness that there might be gifts in paradise. Whenever the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) sat to eat, he used to sit as praying man sits, not placing one leg upon another and say: I am a mere servant, I eat as a servant eats. He used not to take any hot food and said: There is no grace in it and Allah will not feed us with fire, so make this food cold. He used to eat whatever was presented to him with three fingers with the help of the fourth finger at times. Once a tiffin made of clarified butter, honey and wheat presented to him. He eat it and said: How good it is. He used to eat bread, curry, dates and salt. Of all the fresh fruits, the dearest to him was grapes, cucumber and water melon.<br />
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He used to eat gourd with bread and sugar and sometimes with dates. His ordinary meal consists of dates and water. Sometimes he mixed milk with dates. Meat was his most favourite curry. He said: Meat increase the power of hearing and is the king of foods in this world and the next. Had I prayed to my lord for eating meat everyday, He would have granted it. He used to eat cooked meat with gourd. He liked gourd and said: It is the fruit of a plant of my brother Jonah. The prophet said to me: O Ayesha (Radhiallahho Anha) when you cook meat, mix therewith much water as it makes the broken hearted strong. He used to eat the meat of hunted birds but he did not himself hunt or follow game.<br />
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He used to eat bread with butter and like goats neck and thigh. He liked gourd among curries, vinegar condiment, dried dates among dates. He prayed for three things and said: These have come from paradise and they are medicines for poison and insomnia. He liked among curries creepers of yellow newer and carrot. He disliked the meat of reservoir of urine. He did not eat several things of goat genital organ, female organ, blood, urinal meat, goitre, gall bladder, etc. He did not eat onion and garlic, nor condemned them. He used to eat what he liked and did not eat what he did not like. He did not like to eat the meat of lizard and cockroach, neither did he prohibit them to be eaten. He used to lick up his dish with his hand and said: Most blessing is in the remnants of food.<br />
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He used to lick up his fingers after meal so much so that they assumed reddish hue. He used not to cleanse his hands with towel till he licked up his fingers well and said: Nobody knows in which food there is blessing. When he finished his meal, he used to say: O Allah, for Thee is all praise. You have given me food and drink and given me satisfaction. So praise to Thee without expiation and farewell and being not free there from. He was accustomed to wipe his hand well and then wash his hands and mouth with excess water and take the name of Allah each time. He used to drink water in slow degrees and not hastily in one breath. He used not to blow breath in the cup of water at the time of drinking and supply food to one by his side.<br />
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Once he was given milk and honey mixed together but he refused to drink it saying: Two drinks at the same time and two curries at the same time! He said: I don't make them unlawful but I consider them bad for rendering accounts on the resurrection day as they are additional things in this world. I like modesty and Allah raises up one who humbles himself for Allah. He lived in his house more bashful than an unmarried girl. He used not to order for preparation of any food and eat whatever was given to him and remain silent if not given.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Manners in Dress<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) use to put on sheet, gown, shirt and whatever he got. Green dress used to please him but most of his dresses were white. He said: Give your living men to dress with white garments and dress your dead therewith. He used to put on gown for Jihad. His shirt was long up to his thigh. He had only one shirt dyed with saffron with which he led prayers. Sometimes he put on only one shirt up to his thigh and say: I am only a slave. I put on garment as a slave puts on. He had two special garments for Jumma prayer which he did not put on at other times. Sometimes he had only one garment with which he cohabited with his wives. He had a black garment which he gifted away.<br />
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Omme Salma said: What fault has this black garment committed? He replied: I had put it on. She said: You look more beautiful if the black garment mixes with your beautiful constitution. Sometimes, he used to go out putting on a seal tied with thread in his hand. He used to impress his letters with seal and say: It is better to put seal in letter than back-biting. He used to put on cap under his turban. If he had no turban, he used to put on cap. Sometimes, he took off his cap from his head and fixed it in front as a prayer-stake. When he had no turban and cap, he covered his head with a sheet of cloth. He had a turban named Sahhab which he presented to Ali. (Radhiallahho Anho)<br />
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Whenever he put on a garment, he began from his right side and said: All praise is due to Allah who has given this garment to cover my private parts and to express adornment. When he wished to put off his garment, he began from his left side. When he put on a new garment, he gave his old cloth in charity to a poor man and said: If a Muslim gives his wearing garment to another Muslim, nobody except Allah will dress him. He remains in the custody of Allah till that cloth remains with him, be he alive or dead. His bed was made of grape-covers and refuges. It was two yards long and one yard and one cubit board.<br />
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He had the habit of naming animals, arms and properties. The name of his standard was Iqab, he had his swords named Zulfiqer, Makhzam, Rejab, and Kazib. The middle portion of his swords was moulded with silver. He used to wear belt of leather which had three rings of silver. The name of his arrow was Katum, of his shield Kafur, of his camel Qaswah, of his donkey Duldul, another donkey Ekab and of his goat Aynah whose milk he used to drink. He had an earthen pot, which he used as an ablution pot and drink water therefrom.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Pardon<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was the most patient among men and the most forgiving inspite of having power to take retaliation. If anybody presented to him any necklace of gold or silver, he used to give it to some of his companions. One day, a desert Arab stood up and said: O Muhammad , if Allah ordered you to do justice, I don't see you doing it. He said: Woe to you! Who will do better justice to you after me? When he was about to go, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: Take him to me with humility. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was taking silver coins for the people in the cloth of Bilal in the battle of Khaiber. One man said to him: O Messenger of Allah, do justice. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said to him: Woe to you, if I don't do justice, who will do justice after me? If I do not do justice, I shall be ruined and suffer loss. Omar (Radhiallahho Anho) then said: Should I not kill him as he is a hypocrite? He said: May Allah save him! In that case, people will say that I kill my companions.<br />
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Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was in a certain jihad. At one time, the unbelievers found the Muslim heedless. So one of them raised a sword upon the head of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) and asked him: Who will prevent me to kill you? He at once replied: Allah, immediately the sword fell down from his hand and the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) took it up and said: Who will prevent me to kill you? He said: Hold it firmly. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: Say, I bear witness, that there is no deity but Allah and that I am His Messenger. He said: I have got no envy against you, I shall not kill you. I shall not go with you and I shall not join those who fight against you. Then the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) set him free. The man went to his tribe and said: I have come to you today from the best man.<br />
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Anas (Radhiallahho Anho) reported that a Jewess mixed poison in the food of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) at Khaiber. When he began to eat it, he got smell of the poison and stopped eating. The woman was brought to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) who asked her about the poisoned food. The woman said: I intended to kill you. He said: Allah will not give you that power. The companions exclaimed: Should we not kill her? The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: Don't kill her. One day a Jew enchanted the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), Jibril gave this information to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). He took out the enchanted thing and came round, but took no revenge against the Jew.<br />
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Ali (Radhiallahho Anho) said: The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) sent Jubair, Meqdad and myself to a certain place and said: Go on till you reach Raojakhak where you will find a woman with a letter which you must take from her. We then reached the place and told the woman to deliver the letter so us. The woman denied knowledge of any letter. She was then compelled to deliver the letter to us. We then came therewith to the Prophet. It was written therein, from Hateb-b-Ali Bala’a to the polytheists of Mecca, etc. This letter was written to inform them secretly the affairs of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: O Hatib, what is the matter? He said: O Messenger of Allah, don't hasten inflicting punishment on me. I have mixed with my people. the Refugees who are with you have got at Mecca their relatives who look after their families there. It was my object that though I have got no relationship with the Quraish, I would find such a man among them who will take care of my relatives there if I show kindness to them. I have not done it in a state of infidelity. I have not done it after accepting Islam being satisfied with infidelity. I have not done it being a retrograde. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: This man has spoken the truth. Omar (Radhiallahho Anho) said: Give us order to kill this hypocrite. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: He joined the battle of Badr with us. Who will inform you that the Almighty Allah addressed the warriors of Badr saying: Do whatever you like. Allah has forgiven you.<br />
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Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) distributed the booties when an Ansar stood up and said: Allah is not pleased with this distribution. When it was mentioned to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), his face turned red and he said: May Allah show you mercy. My brother Moses was given such troubles, but he remained patient. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: Let nobody communicate any thing of my companions, as I wish that at the time when I come to you, I come with a sound mind.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Objects of Dislike<br />
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The skin of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was thin and his interior and exterior were clean. His pleasure and wrath were exposed in his face. When he got very angry, he used to touch his head repeatedly. He used not to disclose to anybody what appeared to him bad. One day a man dyed his body with yellow colour came to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). He dislike it but did not say anything till he went. When he departed, he said to the people: If this man is asked to give up yellow colour, it would be better. Once a desert Arab passed water in presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) within the mosque. The companions were about to assault him when the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said to him: These mosque are not for passing urine and for uncleanness.<br />
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Once a desert Arab came to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) and begged something from him. He gave it to him and said: I have treated well with you. The desert Arab said: Never, you have not treated well with me. At this, the companions got angry but the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) prohibited them to do any harm to him. Then he went to his room and brought something for him to eat and said: I have done you benefit. Then he said: May Allah bless your family and relatives. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said to him: What you said first seemed unpleasant to my companions. If you like, say to them what you have said to me just now. What is in their mind will then vanish. He said: I shall say it to them. At another time, when the desert Arab came, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: I added what the desert Arab told me. It seemed to me that he was pleased with it. I asked him: Are you satisfied: Yes, may Allah bless your family and relatives. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: The smile of the desert Arab in relation to me is like that of a man who had a camel which went out. It went faster fearing the people who followed it. The driver of the camel hinted: You all go away and leave the camel and myself alone. I know it better and shall show kindness to it. The driver of the camel gave it some food and called it towards him. When it came, he loaded it and rode upon it. When the desert Arab used harsh words, he would have entered Hell had I not prohibited you to take revenge upon him and assault him.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Generosity<br />
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The Holy Prophet was the greatest charitable man. His charity during Ramadan was greatest. Nothing could prevent him from it. Ali (Radhiallahho Anho) narrated the qualities of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) and said: His hand of charity of spread to its utmost and his tongue was the most truthful. His conduct was the most modest and he was the most honourable in lineage. Fear struck one who saw him first. Whoever mixed with him loved him. One who praised man begged something to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) in the name of Islam and it was given to him. He begged him something further and it was also given to him, and that was one flock of sheep which were grazing between two hillocks. He went to his people and said: Accept Islam because Muhammad gives so much that he does not fear poverty for that. He did never deprive one who begged something from him.<br />
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Once 10,000 dirhams were brought to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) which he distributed among his companions. After that, a man came to him and begged him something. He said: I have got now nothing, but still I am giving you something after purchasing it. It was done accordingly. Omar (Radhiallahho Anho) said: O Messenger of Allah, Allah has not imposed burden on you over which you have got no control. His words did not appear pleasing to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). That man said: Spend and do not fear poverty from Allah. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) then smiled and pleasure was visible in his face. Once when he returned from the battlefield of Hunain, the desert Arabs came to him and begged from him so much that he was compelled to take shelter to a corner of a tree. They caught his sheet and he said: Give back my sheet to me. Had I had sheep to the number of these thorny plants, I would have distributed them all to you and you would not have found me a miser or a coward.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Bravery and Heroism<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was the greatest hero and brave man. Ali (Radhiallahho Anho) said: In the battle of Badr, we all stood surrounding the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). He braved the enemies and we found him bravest on that day. He said: When fight began and friends and foes met with one another, we feared for the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) as he was closest to the enemies. Nobody went so near the enemies than him. When he passed order for fighting, he got pleased and prepared himself. He was seen at that time most superior in strength. Imran (Radhiallahho Anho) said: The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) attacked the enemy who came to him first. The companions said that the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) had then a firm hold on the enemy. In the battle of Hunain, when the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was surrounded by the enemies, he alighted from his mule and said: I am surely the Messenger of Allah. There is no untruth in it. I am the descendant of Abdul Muttableb. He was on that day the bravest of all.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Modesty and Humility<br />
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Inspite of the lofty position of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), he was the most humble and modest. Ibn Amer (Radhiallahho Anho) reported: I saw the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) throwing stones at Jamrah riding on a camel. There was no assault in it, no driving out and no saying: Go aside, go aside. He sat on a sheet of cloth on the back of a mule and took someone behind him. He used to visit the sick, follow the biers, accept invitations of servants and slaves, repair shoes and sew garments. He used to help his family members in their household duties. His companions used not to stand up in his honour as they know his dislike for it. He used to salute the children when passing by them.<br />
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One day a man was brought to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) and he was afraid to see him. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: Be quiet, I am not a king. I am a son of an humble Quraish woman who used to eat gourd. He used to sit with his companions like an ordinary man. Whenever any stranger came to see him, he could not at first recognize him till he was introduced to him. Ayesha (Radhiallahho Anha) said: May Allah sacrifice me to you, eat learning as it easier for you. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) leaned towards the ground so much that it seemed that his head would touch the ground. He used to say: I shall take meal like the eating of a slave and sit like the sitting of a slave. He used not to eat in plates while he lived.<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Figure and Constitution<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was neither long stature nor short. When he walked alone, he appeared like a middle stature man. If a man of long stature walked with him, his figure looked longer. When two men of long stature walked by his two sides, he appeared longest, but when they became separate from him, the people called them long men. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was of middle stature. He was pretty, neither too white, nor too brown. He was of pure reddish hue. Some one praised him saying. His limbs which confronted the sun, such as face and neck, appeared more whitish than reddish colour. The sweats of his face were like pearls and more perfumed than musk. His hair was very pretty, neither straight nor curly. When he combed them, they appeared like lines in sands. It is said that his hair was kept flowing up to his shoulders, sometimes he parted his hair into four parts and each two parts were let off through his two ears. Sometimes he kept his hair above his ears and his neck then appeared shining like pearls. Grey hairs were found in his head and beard. Their number was not more than seventeen. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) had a most pretty constitution. Some gave the smile of his beauty to that of the full moon. His forehead was wide and the place between his eyebrows was bright like pure silver and eye-balls were black tinged with reddish hue. The hair of his eye lashes were profuse. His nose was thin and his teeth were neither separated, nor united. When they were exposed at the time of his smile or laugh, they shone like lighting. His lip was most beautiful and the ends of his face was the most soft. His face was smooth and nose not long. His beard was thick and he did not trim it. He used to clip his moustache. His neck was the most beautiful, neither long, nor short. If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. His chest was board. It was even like a mirror and white like the moon light. There was a thin line of hair extending from his chest up to the navel and there was no other hair over his belly. There were three lines in his belly. His apparel covered one line. His shoulders were wide and there was hair over them. The place between his shoulders was wide and therein there was impression or seal of prophethood inclined a little towards the right shoulder. There was a spot mixed with black and yellow colours. There was hair around it which appeared like the hair of a horse. He had hands full of flesh and his fingers were like silver sticks and his palms were softer than wool and were so full of scent that it seemed that otto was applied to them. Sweet scent was attached to the hand of a person who handshake with the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). If his pure hand touched the head of a boy, he could be recognized among boys owing to the sweet scent of his hand. His thighs were full of flesh and his constitution was proportionate and beautiful. In his latter days, he became rather fleshy but he was without grease like his first stage of life.<br />
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) walked firmly and steadily. He said: concerning constitution I am similar to Adam but in character and conduct I am similar to Abraham. He said: I have got ten names near my Lord, (1) Muhammad (praised), (2) Ahmad (most praised), (3) Maui (remover of infidelity), (4) Aqeb (coming last), (5) Hasher (all appearing after me), (6) messenger of mercy, (7) messenger of repentance, (8) messenger of fights, (9) Muqfi (last of all prophets) and (1) Qasem (embodiment of all virtues).<br />
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Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s Miracles<br />
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The character and conduct of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), his actions, his habits, management of affairs, his treatment with the different classes of people, him showing the straight path to them, his wonderful answers to different difficult and subtle questions, his untiring efforts for the good of people, his good guidance regarding the open laws of Shariat all these matters lead one to the conclusion that these were beyond the power of a man without help of an unseen hand. It is impossible on the part of a hypocrite or a liar. The people testified by seeing his constitution and qualifications that he was a great truthful man sent by Allah.<br />
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Allah gave him these qualities though he was illiterate and had no education and lived always with the illiterate Arabs. Being illiterate, orphan and weak, how could he acquire such good character and conduct, such knowledge about Allah without worldly knowledge? His true and correct knowledge about the earlier Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) show that he is a true messenger of Allah, because he knew these truths by revelations. How could he know what was beyond man unless he received revelation? His miracles prove that he is a true Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) of Allah.<br />
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Some of his Miracles with Help of Allah<br />
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(1) When the Quraish of Mecca told the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) to divide the moon into two parts, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) invoked Allah who split the moon into two portions and it was clearly visible to the people present.<br />
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(2) At the time of the siege of Medinah by the allied armies for more than one month, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) supplied provision to all the people.<br />
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(3) At another time, he satisfied eighty people with food with only four muds of maize and one little goat.<br />
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(4) Once the daughter of Basher had a few dried grapes with which the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) fed all his soldiers to their satisfaction and there remained also something in excess.<br />
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(5) Once water began to gush forth from the fingers of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), so much so that his soldiers drank to their hearts content and also made ablution therewith.<br />
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(6) Once there was no water in a well at Tabuk and it dried up. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) threw a little water from his ablution to the well and immediately it gushed forth so profuse water that thousands of soldiers drank it to their satisfaction.<br />
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(7) At another time, there was no water in a well at Hudaibiyah. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) threw the remaining ablution water into it which immediately gushed forth abundant water. Fifteen hundred men drank it to their satisfaction.<br />
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(8) Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) threw a handful of dust towards the faces of his enemies as a result of which they instantly became blind. Soon after this verse was revealed: When you throw, you did not throw, but Allah threw it.<br />
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(9) The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) used to deliver sermon standing on the trunk of a palm tree in the mosque, when it was replaced by another, the trunk began to emit mild sound which was heard by all his companions. When he touched it with his hand, it became calm.<br />
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(10) Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) told the Jews to make Mobahala (that is whoever is a liar, he will die), but the Jews gave the news next morning that they feared to make it for fear of their lives. This is mentioned in the Quran.<br />
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(11) The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) warned Osman (Radhiallahho Anho) of a great danger as a result of which he would enter paradise. History bears testimony that he was murdered in his very house while he was reading the Quran. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) told Ammer that a rebellious party would kill Osman. It is true that they murdered him.<br />
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(12) Once a man joined Jihad in the way of Allah. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said about him that he would enter Hell. Then it was seen that he committed suicide.<br />
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(13) When the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was on his way towards Medina on migration, one Suraqa-b-Malek was following him to capture him in expectation of a reward, but the feet of his horse was sunk in dust in the act. When he sought the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)’s help to escape from the danger, he prayed for him. This continued for three times and the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) prayed for him each time. After being released for the third time, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) gave him this prophecy in his almost helpless condition, that he would soon wear the bangles of Persian King Khosroe. After the conquest of Persia by the Muslims, these bangles were procured from the kind and were given to him for wearing.<br />
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(14) Aswad Ansari was a liar and claimed prophethood during the life time of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). He was a resident of Sana’a in Yemen. One night he was found assassinated in that town. In that very night, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) gave his death news to the people and he named Feroze Daifami as his murderer.<br />
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(15) During the night of migration to Medina, one hundred Quraish surrounded the house of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) to kill him, but he went out of their clutches throwing dust on their heads for which they could not see him going out.<br />
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(16) Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) gave the prophecy to some of his companions: The last man among you will die of arson. It after wards occurred that it came true.<br />
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(17) Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) called two trees to cover him to give him the opportunity of urinating. The two trees shifted from their sites, covered him from public view and went away to their old sits after he finished his call of nature.<br />
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(18) The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was of middle stature, but when he walked, two long men by his sides, he was seen the longest of them.<br />
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(19) The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: I will kill Abu-b-Hani in the battle of Uhud. In the battle, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) inflicted a minor injury on him and as a result he expired.<br />
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(20) Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) was given food mixed with poison to eat. He who ate it first expired, but the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) lived for four years even after taking that food. That food told the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam): There is poison in me.<br />
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(21) In the battle of Badr, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) mentioned the fate of the leaders of the Quraish. This happened exactly as he said.<br />
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(22) The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said to his daughter Fatema: You will meet me first after my death. She died six months after the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam).<br />
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(23) Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said to his wives: She who is longer in hand will meet me first after my death. Jainab (Radhiallahho Anha) was the most charitable among his wives and she died first after the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam).<br />
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(24) A certain camel had not milk in its udder. As soon as the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) touched its udder, it began to give milk. Abdullah-b-Mausd embraced Islam on seeing this miracle of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam).<br />
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(25) Once one eye of a companion went out of its socket. The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) restored it to its site and his eye sight increased more.<br />
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(26) The greatest living miracle of the Holy Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) is the Quran which stands even today. He threw challenge to the people to produce a chapter like it. The Quran says: Say, if jinn and mankind gather together to bring a book like this Quran, they won't be able to bring like it even though they help one another. So nobody was successful to bring a book or even a sentence like it, up to this time. This alone is a sufficient and living testimony that the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) Muhammad (peace be upon Him) is a true messenger of Allah.<br />
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1. The Qur'an on Muhammad's (S) Persona<br />
Indeed there is for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern (Qur'an 33:21)<br />
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The Qur'an gives us a glimpse of Muhammad's (S) personality in various verses.<br />
With Allah's grace, you behaved with them with a kind heart. For if you were vengeful or hard hearted, they may have abandoned you. (Qur'an 3:159)<br />
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On another occasion the Qur'an addresses its listeners in the following fashion,<br />
Among you is a Messenger who is distressed by your difficulties. He is anxious for your welfare, and is generous towards the believers. (Qur'an 9:128)<br />
And Muhammad (S) is the bearer of glad tidings and mercy as well as a warner. And have We not sent you as a mercy unto the worlds. (Qur'an 21:107)<br />
And have We not sent you but as a bearer of glad tidings and a warner unto all mankind (Qur'an 34:28)<br />
The Qur'an extols Muhammad's (S) high character.<br />
Verily you are of a high and noble character. (Qur'an 68:4)<br />
In addition, talks about the qualities one would acquire by following him.<br />
Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find written down in the Torah (Old Testament) and Injil (The book revealed to Jesus). He bids them to the seemly and prohibits the unseemly; Allows unto them things clean and forbids unto them things unclean; And relieves of them of their burden and the shackles which have been upon them. Those who believe in him and side with him and support him and follow the light which has been sent down with him; Those shall fare well. (Qur'an 7:157)<br />
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2. Personal Traits (Appearance, Dress, Likes and Dislikes)<br />
Prophet Muhammad (S) is reported to have been of medium height, well proportioned with a fair complexion. He had a wide forehead, closely-knit eyebrows, and wide-set black eyes with long eyelashes. His face was lightly fleshy and the mouth was wide. He had a long neck, relatively large head, and broad shoulders. His beard was thick, and his wrists and shoulders were hairy. The palms of his hands were broad and fleshy. The wrists were long, the ankles thin, and the arches of the feet somewhat high. His physical appearance and charisma invariably impressed people. When someone remarked to Jabir bin Samurah that the Prophet's face shone like a sword, he replied, "No, it shines like the sun and the moon."<br />
On the Prophet's back, between the shoulders, there was a raised oval the size of a pigeon egg. Jabir bin Samurah is quoted in the traditions recorded by both Muslim and Tirmadhi as saying, "I saw a pigeon egg sized raised fleshy area between the Prophet's shoulders." Another description speaks about a collection of moles near the left shoulder, which is sometimes called the seal of the Prophet.<br />
His hair was usually shoulder length. At the conquest of Makkah, people noticed his hair was lying on the shoulder in four bundles. As the Prophet preferred the "People of the Book" to the Mushrikun (disbelievers), and because the Mushrikun parted their hair, the Prophet initially wore his hair without a part. However, according to Tirmadhi, as later the Mushrikun practically disappeared, the Prophet no longer felt that he had to be careful not to look like them and started parting his hair. He frequently oiled his hair, and combed itevery other day; very few of his hair had turned gray. The Prophet used to walk fast, leaning forward slightly, as if he were walking downhill. His conversation was very sweet and pleasant. He used to speak carefully and in concise sentences so that the listeners often remembered every word of what they had heard. When he wanted to emphasize something, he repeated it several times. Often, when speaking, he appeared to be gazing at the sky.<br />
The most touching description of Muhammad (S) is recorded in the words of Khadijah . Consoling him when he was awed and shaken by the first revelation, she said, "Allah will never make you sad. You share the burden of those who have loans they cannot pay, you help the poor, you are a great host, you uphold justice, and you help people in need."<br />
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3. Justice<br />
Muhammad (S) had an acute sense of justice and fair play. This was seen most clearly when he dealt with his enemies. Once, the body of a companion (Abdullah, cousin of Muhayyisah) was found in a ditch in the town of Khaybar, an exclusively Jewish town. It was clear that he had been murdered. Muhayyisah asked for a judgment of retribution against the people of Khaybar. The Prophet asked Muhayyisah if he had witnessed the crime and Muhayyisah replied he had not. However, he suggested that the Jews from Khaybar should be brought in to take an oath that they did not commit the murder. The Prophet said that that would be unfair and instead gave the just recompense from the general treasury.<br />
It was common in pagan Arabia for the people from a higher class to be judged by a more lenient standard. Once, a woman from the Quraysh was caught stealing, and one of the companions requested leniency because she was from the tribe of Quraysh. Muhammad's (S) face showed signs of some anger. He said, "Banu Isra'il were ruined because they were tough in punishing the poor and were lenient toward the rich."<br />
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4. Simplicity and Egalitarianism<br />
Muhammad (S) ate anything that was offered to him, so long it was within the bounds of what had been prescribed as acceptable in Islam. He wore anything that was available. Frequently, his clothes were old and rough. In fact, he disliked fancy clothes and formality. He sat down anywhere on the floor, whether on a reed mattress or the bare floor. He frequently wrapped himself in a woolen blanket and sometimes slept in it. His mattress was an animal skin stuffed with date bark. He felt no hesitation or embarrassment in helping with household chores.<br />
The rich and the poor, the free and the slave, the Quraysh and the non-Quraysh were treated alike. Food was shared equally, manual labor (as in the construction of the Masjid at Madinah and the digging of the trench) was shared equally, and above all, justice was meted out equally.<br />
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5. Generosity<br />
The Prophet could never say no to a request. Once, when someone asked for his help, he replied, "I have nothing to give this time." He then went with that person to 'Umar's house to get the needed help. Many a time, he purchased something from a person and gave it back to the same individual as a donation. He disliked keeping any "dinar" (gold coins) for more than three days. At the time of his death, he was practically destitute by choice. Despite his position in the society, he lived a simple and modest life without any luxuries.<br />
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6. Attitude Toward the Disenfranchised, the Displaced, the Dispossessed and the Disabled<br />
Although the Qur'an never explicitly banned slavery, Muhammad (S) did everything possible by word and action to get rid of it. Freeing a slave was considered an act of high charity. Slaves were allowed to buy their own freedom, and they were to be treated like family members. He would encourage people to use phrases like "my son" and "my child" when referring to slaves. The attitude that slaves were to be treated like family members explains the curious and unique phenomenon of slave kings and rulers in Muslim history. Both in India and Egypt, kings nominated their favorite slave to succeed them to the throne, resulting in slave dynasties of kings which lasted several generations.<br />
Another group of abused and dispossessed in the society was women. He was able to achieve dramatic changes in the status of women. I will discuss the issue in some detail later in this paper.<br />
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7. A Gracious Host<br />
Muhammad (S) took great pleasure in personally serving his guests. It was not uncommon for him to serve whatever he had at home and let his family go hungry. He liked giving gifts and was also pleased to accept them. "Send each other gifts. It will increase love and affection."<br />
However, he would not accept favors. When Abu Bakr gave him a camel for the ride during Hijrah (Migration), he paid Abu Bakr for it. Even the land on which the first Masjid was built in Madinah was not accepted without compensating its owner.<br />
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8. Dislike of Begging, Monastic Behavior and Excessive Praise<br />
The Prophet Muhammad (S) is recorded as saying, "It is better to carry wood on your back and sell it, than beg." On another occasion, he said, "On the day of reckoning, begging will be like a blemish on the face of the beggar."<br />
He said begging is permitted in three extreme situations. First, for someone who is literally drowning in debt, he may beg until his needs are met. Second, when someone is affected by a sudden financial tragedy, he may beg until he is back on his feet. Third, if someone is starving he may beg.<br />
Some of Muhammad's (S) companions considered adopting monastic behavior for self-purification and attainment of greater spirituality. When the Prophet heard of this, he called them in and expressed his displeasure. He said, "Your body has a right over you, so do your eyes and so does your wife." Some companions would fast daily. He admonished them not to fast for more than three days in a month (except during Ramadan). When one of the companions insisted that he had the strength to fast more often, Muhammad (S) allowed him to fast every other day, saying, "This was Dawud's (David) (as) practice."<br />
He particularly disliked excessive praise. When someone would start praising him, he would immediately stop him. On another occasion, when someone started reciting poetry in his praise, he stopped him by saying, "Do not praise me excessively---; I am but a servant of Allah."<br />
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9. Promises and Pacts<br />
Muhammad (S) always kept his word. The Makkans used to call him al-Amin (the trustworthy) even before he received the Wahy (revelation). When Negus, the Christian ruler of Ethiopia, was interrogating the Muslims who had migrated to Ethiopia about Muhammad's (S) character, one of his questions was, "Does your Messenger keep his word?" The answer was, "Yes; always!" Whether it was the "Covenant of Madinah" or the "treaty of Hudaybiyah" all pacts were honored scrupulously.<br />
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10. Forgiveness<br />
Muhammad (S) never took personal revenge and forgave easily and quickly. There are many instances when he took verbal and even physical abuse imperturbably. Sometimes his companions would become very upset at the insulting and arrogant behavior of the Quraysh. He would cool them down and urge them to forgive. He forgave even his worst enemies. His forgiveness and grace toward Hind, on whose urging Hamzah was murdered and mutilated, stands as a witness to his extraordinary compassion. He was always courteous to the Munafiqun (hypocrites) and even the pagans (Kuffar) in the community. He knew that some of the hypocrites would participate in congregational prayer and even in some battles. He was fully aware of the fact, but never confronted them.<br />
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11. Desire To Spread Literacy and Education<br />
Although personally unlettered he loved education. The acquisition and spread of knowledge was considered a sacred duty. He frequently ransomed prisoners of war if they promised to teach Muslims to read and write. "The ink in a scholar's pen", he is reported to have said, " is more precious than the blood of a martyr."<br />
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12. Public Display of Affection<br />
He was a very affectionate man and had no hesitation in displaying it. Whenever he met Fatimah, his daughter, he would greet her very warmly. This love for her daughter was not tainted by even a trace of favoritism.<br />
Because of all the hard manual work Fatimah had to do at home, like carrying water from the well in the "mishk" (water skin) and using a hand mill to crush grain into flour, her hands had black and blue marks and calluses. Yet, Muhammad (S) would not allot her a servant. They were allotted preferentially to those who fought in the battle of Badr.<br />
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13. Humor<br />
Muhammad (S) liked humor. He smiled a lot and enjoyed playing with children. There are multiple examples of his gentle sense of humor.<br />
Once, an old woman came up to him and asked for paradise. He said, "Old women do not enter the paradise." The woman started crying. As she started leaving the room, the Prophet, showing his subtle sense of humor, stopped her and said, "Old women will become young before entering the heaven." (Tirmadhi)<br />
One of his companions was Zahir, who used to trade in metal objects. Once the Prophet was passing by the bazaar, he saw Zahir and playfully grabbed him from behind and said, "Will anyone buy this slave?" Zahir laughed and said, "O Messenger of Allah, whoever buys this slave will be in loss." The Prophet smiled and said, "In Allah's eyes, your value is high."<br />
On another occasion, a man approached the Prophet and asked him for a camel to ride. The Prophet said, "I would give you a camel's child". The man said, "O Messenger of Allah. What will I do with a camel's child?" The Prophet smiled and said, "Is there any camel who is not the progeny of a camel?"<br />
Studying reports in Sirah (biography of the Prophet) and Hadith literature, Muhammad's (S) personality emerges as that of a thoughtful, introspective individual, who lived a modest life. He was easily accessible to even the poorest in the community, disliked excesses in behavior, had a gentle sense of humor, was profoundly God conscious, and was single-mindedly devoted to establishing socio-economic justice.<br />
The defamous image created by some authors of a man who was cunning, cruel, unjust, power hungry, and given to debauchery is such a fiction that it must astound any serious scholar of Muhammad's (S) life. In fact, upon reviewing the biographical literature of religious leaders, it is difficult to come up with another example in which a religious or world leader has been so misrepresented, vilified and calumniated.<br />
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The Physical Description and Beauty of the Prophet<br />
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Ali (RA) described the noble features of the Prophet (may Allah peace and blessings be upon him): “Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was neither assertively tall, nor reticently short, and he was an average-sized member of the population. His hair was neither crisply curled nor lank; it was loosely curled. He was neither plump nor chubby-cheeked, and in his face there was a rounded quality. He was white with a reddish tinge, dark black-eyed, with long eyelashes. He had splendid kneecaps, elbow joints and shoulder blades, free from hair. He had a strip of hair from the top of the chest to the navel. The palms of his hands and the soles of his feet were thickset. When he walked, he moved as if he were descending a declivity, and when he looked around, he looked around altogether. Between his shoulders was the Seal of Prophethood, for he is the Seal of the Prophets. He was the best of the people in generosity, the most truthful of the people in speech, the gentlest of them in temperament, and the noblest of them in social intercourse. If someone saw him unexpectedly, he was awestruck by him, and if someone associated with him knowingly, he loved him. His describer says: “I have never seen the like of him (Allah bless him and give him peace), neither before him nor after him.” (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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It is related from Jaabir (Radiallahu anhu) that he said: "I once saw Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alayhi Wasallam on the night of a full moon. On that night he wore red clothing. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alayhi Wasallam. Ultimately I came to the conclusion that Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alayhi Wasallam was more handsome, beautiful and more radiant than the full moon." (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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3c.2. The Seal of Prophethood<br />
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Abdullah bin Sarjas Radiyallahu 'Anhu says: "I came to Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam while there were people sitting in his company. I went around to the back of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam (The narrator may have done this physically). Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam understood what I was trying to do. He removed the sheet (body wrap) from his back. I saw the place of the Seal of Prophethood between his two shoulders. It was like a cluster surrounded by til (moles) which appeared to be like a wart. I came before Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam and said to him. May Allah forgive you (or Allah has forgiven you, as is mentioned in Surah Fath, 'That Allah may forgive you, your former and your latter sins'). Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam replied: 'May Allah forgive you too'. The people said to me that Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam has made du'aa for your maghfirah (forgiveness). I replied: 'Yes, and for you too, because Allah Ta'aala has said: 'O Muhammad, seek forgiveness for yourself and the Mu'min males and females also"'. (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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3c.3. The Blessed Hair of the Prophet<br />
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Qataadah bin Da'aamah As-Sadusi relates: "I asked Anas R.A., 'How was the hair of Rasulullah (SAW)?'. He replied: 'It was not very twisted, nor very straight. It had a slight twist and was a bit curled, and reached till his ear-lobes'". (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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Anas bin Maalik R.A. reports:"I did not count more than fourteen white hair on the head and beard of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam)". (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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3c.4. The Prophet's Garments<br />
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Ummi Salamah Radiyallahu 'anha relates: "Of all the clothing, Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam preferred wearing the qamis (Thowb, kurtaa) the most". (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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Bin Abbas (RA) says that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) used to say, "Choose white clothing, as it is the best clothing. And bury your dead in it." (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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3c.5. The Prophet's Sandals<br />
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Qatadah reports, " I asked Anas (RA) to describe the sandals of Allah's Messenger (SAW) and he replied, 'Each sandal had two straps." (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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Abu Hurairah (RA) relates that the Prophet (SAW) said,"Whenever one of you puts on his shoes, he should begin with the right, and when he removes his shoes he should begin with his left. The right foot should be first when putting on, and last when removing. " (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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3c.6. The Prophet's Ring<br />
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Bin Umar (RA) narrates that,"Allah's Messenger (SAW) had a ring made of silver. He used it as a stamp on letters, but did not always wear it." (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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3c.7. The Prophet's Sword<br />
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Anas (RA) reports that< "the handle of the sword of the Prophet of Allah was made of silver." (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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3c.8. The Prophet's Turban<br />
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Bin Umar (RA) reports, "when the Messenger of Allah fastened an amamah, he used to put the shamlah between his shoulders." (Shama'il Tirmidhi)</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-79974241314468333902011-05-09T04:31:00.001-07:002011-05-09T04:31:37.405-07:00Holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.) physical description.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">Holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.) physical description.</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243629" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Hazrat Sheikh-ul Hadeeth Maulana Muhammad Zakaria (R.A.) writes in Khasa'Ile Nabawi -- in explanation of SHAMA'ILE TIRMIDHI:-<br />
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Imaam Tirmidhi has quoted in this chapter those ahaadith that have been narrated on the noble features of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). It is impossible to accurately describe actual beauty and elegance of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam).<br />
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To draw a pen-picture of his appearance is beyond one's capability, but the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum) have endeavoured, according to their capabilities, to preserve what little they could, of which some is written here. Qurtubi says: "The full beauty and elegance of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) has not been made manifest, otherwise it would not have been possible for man to look at him". The Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum), have done the ummah an immense favour by conveying to them the perfect intrinsic knowledge, as well as the perfect conspicuous elegance and beauty of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). When an unfulfilled lover is deprived of meeting the beloved then he stands in front of the beloved's house remembering the features of his beloved, in an attempt to gain some solace. It is from habits and features that the heart is appeased.<br />
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Imaam Tirmidhi has collected from these about 400 ahaadith and divided them into fifty five chapters. In the first chapter fourteen ahaadith are quoted.<br />
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(1) HADEETH NO. 1.<br />
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Anas (Radiallahu Anhu) reports: "Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither tall nor was he short (like a dwarf--He was of medium stature). In complexion, he was he was neither very white like lime, nor very dark, nor brown which results in darkness (he was illuminant, more luminous than even the full-moon on the 14th night).<br />
The hair of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither very straight nor very curly (but slightly wavy). When he attained the age of forty, Allah the Almighty granted him nubuwwah (prophethood).He lived for ten years in Makkah (commentary) and in Madina for ten years. At that time there were not more than twenty white hair on his mubarak (blessed) head and beard." (This will be described in detail in the chapter on white hair of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam).<br />
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COMMENTARY.<br />
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Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was of a medium stature, but slightly taller. This has been reported in a narration from Sayyidina Hind bin Abi Haalah (Radiallahu Anhu) and others. An objection may arise concerning these two hadeeth, that it is stated in one hadeeth that when Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) used to stand up in a group, he appeared to be the tallest among them. This was not due to his hight, but was a result of a Mu'jizah (Miracle). In the manner that no one had reached a higher status than Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in `Kamalaate Ma'nawiyyah', (super intellectual status) likewise in the `Surah Zaahiri' (outward appearance) no one could excel him.<br />
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It is stated in the hadeeth under discussion that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) lived for ten years in Makkah Mukarramah after nubuwwah (prophethood). For this reason it is stated that he attained the age of sixty years. This is contrary to what has been reported in the other ahaadith, where it is stated that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) lived there for thirteen years and attained the age of sixty three years. In some ahaadith it is stated that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) attained the age of sixty five years. At the end of this kitaab all three ahaadith will be quoted. Imaam Bukhari (R.A.) says:<br />
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"Most narrations show that Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) lived for sixty three years." The ulama (scholars) have summed up these ahaadith in two ways. First, that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) received nubuwwah (prophethood) at the age of forty and risaalah three years thereafter, and after that he lived for ten years in Makkah Mukaraamah. According to this, the three years between nubuwwah and risaalah have been in the hadeeth under discussion.<br />
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(2) HADEETH NO. 2.<br />
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Anas bin Malik (Radiallhu Anhu) reports, "Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was of a medium stature, he was neither very tall nor very short. He was very handsome, of medium built and his hair was neither very curly nor very straight (but was slightly wavy). He had a wheat-coloured complexion. When he walked, he leaned forward slightly".<br />
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COMMENTARY.<br />
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In this hadeeth Sayyidina Anas (Radiallhu Anhu) states that the complexion of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was wheat coloured. In the previous hadith, also narrated by Sayyidina Anas (Radiallahu Anhu), he states that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) did not have a wheat-coloured complexion. This has been mentioned in the translation of the hadeeth. Actually, what is derived from the two hadeeth is that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was not of such a dark complexion that decrease the lightness and beauty of a person, but had a radiant and light colour, which slightly wheat-coloured.<br />
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In this hadeeth the word `Yata-kaf-fa-oo' is used regarding the walking of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). The scholars interpret this word in several ways. Some say it means to walk at a fast pace. Some are of the opinion that it means to lean a bit forward while walking. Some say it means to lift the leg with force. All three explanations are correct because the walk of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) fulfilled all three descriptions and the word also conveys these three meanings. Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked quickly and not like the Romeos of this age who walk like women. It was also the noble habit of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) to walk with slight forward inclination of the head and shoulders. He did not walk with chest pushed out with pride. He lifted his legs as men do while walking and did not drag his legs on the ground.<br />
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(3) HADEETH NO. 3.<br />
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Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu anhu) relates that: "Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was a man of a medium build, (slightly tall, as explained before); he had broad shoulders (from which we may gather that he had a wide chest); he had dense hair which reached his ear-lobes; he wore a red striped lungi (a cloth worn around the legs) and shawl. I never saw anybody or anything more handsome than him".<br />
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COMMENTARY.<br />
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In this hadeeth the word `Rajulun Marbu'un' is used, which if the letter `Jeem' has a dammah (pesh), means a man. This could be correct. This type of word is used in the Arabic language for connecting words, but because no special quality or attribute is derived, some Muhadditheen (scholars of hadeeth) are of the opinion that if the letter `Jeem' has a fatah (zabar) on it, it means something that is between straight and bent. It may also be possible that in this case it refers to the description of the hair of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), and as described before, his mubarak (blessed) hair had a slight curl in it. From this hadeeth, some scholars are of the opinion that it is permissible for men to wear red coloured clothing. According to the Hanafis there is a detailed explanation on this subject. Before selecting red clothing, the scholars should be consulted regarding its permissibility.<br />
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The scholars have written that in this hadeeth the Sahabi did not see `anything' more handsome and beautiful than Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). This is said because besides human beings, the moon, sun, etc. are also included.<br />
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(4) HADEETH NO. 4.<br />
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Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu Anhu) reports: "I never seen someone with long hair and red clothing more handsome than Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). His hair reached his shoulders. The portion between his two shoulders was wide. He was neither very tall nor very short".<br />
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COMMENTARY.<br />
The description of the hair of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in this hadeeth is different one mentioned before. There it is stated that his hair reached his ear-lobes. In reality there is no difference between the two hadeeth, as the hair does not remain the same length but grows. Sometimes the hair was shortened, sometimes longer hair was kept.<br />
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(5) HADEETH NO. 5.<br />
It is reported from Ali (Radiallahu Anhu): "Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam was neither very tall nor very short. The soles of both feet were very fleshed. (This quality is praiseworthy in a man as it denotes strength and courage but is not praiseworthy for a woman). He had a large head. The joints of the bones was also large. The was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. When Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked, it appeared that he was descending from a high place". Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) says: "I did not see anyone like him neither before him, nor after him".<br />
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COMMENTARY.<br />
The use of a sentence like: "I have not seen anyone like him", is primarily for emphasis. By describing Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in this manner, there is however no exaggeration because the complete beauty of appearance of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) cannot be fully described. Munaawi wrote that every person is required to believe that with whatever physical qualities and attributes of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) is described, no other person can compare with it. This is not merely a belief. Books on Seerah (History of the Prophet peace be upon him) and ahaadeeth are replete with descriptions of his beautiful qualities. Therein it is stated that Allah Ta'aala bestowed fully on the Prophet (peace be upon him) all the inner kamaalat (perfection) and Zaahiri (apparent) beauty. Two verses (couplets) are narrated from Sayyiditina Aa'ishah (Radiallahu Anha), the meaning of which is: "that if the friends of Zulaikha could see the blessed face of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), they would have cut their hearts instead of their hands". How true! If you wish to read more about the love of the Sahabah (Radiallahu Anhum---male and female---for Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) read Chapter Eight of my book `Stories of the Sahabah' (Radiallahu Anhum).<br />
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(6) HADITH NO: 6.<br />
It is related from Ebrahim bin Muhammad (Radiallahu anhu) who is from the sons (grand sons of Ali radiallahu anhu, that whenever Ali radiallahu anhu described the nobel features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), he used to say: "Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither very tall nor short, but of a medium stature among people. His hair was neither very curly nor very straight, but had a slight wave in it. He did not have a big body nor a round face, but his mubaarak face was slightly round (meaning he did not have a fully round face nor a fully elongated face, bur in between the two). The complexion of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was white with redness in it. The mubaarak eyes of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) were extremely black. His eyelashes were long. The joints of the body (e.g. elbows and knees etc.) were large, likewise the portion between the two shoulders was broad and fully fleshed. There was no hair (more than normal) on his body. (Some people have profuse hair on their body. Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) did not have hair on the parts of his body, besides places like the arms and legs etc.) He had a thin line of hair running from the chest to the navel. The hands and feet of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) were fully fleshed. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, as if he were descending to a low-lying place. When he addressed a person he turned his whole body towards that person. (He did not only turn his face towards the person he addressed, as this is considered impolite, and sometimes, it even denotes pride. Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) faced the person he spoke to, with his chest and body. Some scholars have translated this as, when Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) addressed someone, he completely turned his face towards that person, and did not give a side glance. This is not a suitable translation). The seal of Prophethood was situated between his shoulders. He was a last of all prophets. He was the most generous and the most truthful. He was the most kind-hearted and came from a most noble family. (It means his character, family back-ground and everything else was of the best). Any person who saw him suddenly would become awe-inspired. Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had such a great personality and dignity, that the person who saw him for the first time, because of his awe-inspiring personality, would be overcome with a feeling of profound respect. Firstly, there is a ro`b (awe) for physical beauty, with this when other Kamaalat are added what more could then be said of the ro'b (awe). Besides, the special attributes and qualities granted to Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) ro'b (awe) is also one of the special qualities granted to him). Anyone who came in close contact with him, and knew his excellent character was smitten with the love of his excellent attributes. Anyone who described his noble features can only say: "I have not seen anyone like Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) neither before nor after him."<br />
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(7) HADITH NO. 7<br />
Hasan bin Ali (Radiallahu anhu) reported: "I inquired from my maternal uncle (Sayyiditina Fatimah Radiallahu anha's step brother) Hind bin Abi Haalah (Radiallahu anhu) about the noble features of the Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). He had often described the noble features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in detail. I felt that I should hear from him personally, some of the noble features of Raulullah (Sallallahu alalihe wasallam), so that I could make his discription a proof and testimony for myself and also memorise them, and, if possible, try to emulate and adopt them. (The age of Sayyidna Hasan (Radiallahu anhu) at the time of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam)'s death was seven years. In view of his age he did not have the opportunity to realise fully the features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). The uncle descirbed the noble features by saying: "He had great qualities and attributes in him, others also held him in high estemm. His mubarak face shone like the full moon. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person. His mubarak head was moderately large. His mubarak hair was slightly twisted. If his hair became parted naturally in the middle he left it so, otherwise he did not habitually make an effort to part his hair in the middle. (This is a more respected transaltion).<br />
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A question may arise that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) habitually parted his hair as stated in Ahadith. The Ulama say that this was in the early periods where Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) did not make an effort to do so. According to this humble servant, the answer to this is bit difficult, because it was the principal of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) to oppose the ways of the non- beleivers, and agree to the ways of Ahlul Kitab, he did not part his hair in the middle. For this reason, according to some Ulama, the bets translation will be that he only parted his hair in the middle if it could be easily done, and when this could not be done easily, and a comb etc. was needed to do it, then he did not part his hair in the middle. Occasionally he used to part his hair in the middle with a comb etc. When the hair of Rasulullah (Sallallalhu alaihe wasallallam) was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes). Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a very luminous complexion (colour), and a wide forehead. He had dense and fine hair on his eye brows. Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry. His nose was prominemt and had a nur and lustre on it. When one first looked at him, it seemed as if he had a large nose, but looking at it carefully showed that the lustre and beauty made it look large, otherwise in itself the nose was not large."<br />
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His beard was full and dense. The pupil of his eye was black. His cheeks were full and full of flesh. The mouth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was moderately wide. (He did not have a small mouth). His teeth were thin and bright. The front teeth had a slight space between them. There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. His neck was beautiful and thin, like the neck of a statue shaved clean, the colour of which was clear, shining and beautiful like silver. All the parts of his body were of moderate size, and fully fleshed. His body was proportionately jointed. His chest and stomach were in line, but his chest was broad and wide. The space between his shoulders was wide. The bones of his joints were strong and large (denoting strength). When he removed his clothing, his body looked bright and had a lustre (or rather those parts of the body that were not covered by his clothing were also bright and shining, compared with those parts of the body that were covered by his clothing. According to this humble servant the latter translation is more appropriate). Between the chest and navel there was a thin line of hair. Besides this line neither the chest nor the stomach had other hair on it. Both sides, the shoulders and the upper portion of the chest had hair. His forearm was long and palms were wide. The palms and both feet were fully fleshed. The fingers and toes were moderately long. The soles of his feet were a bit deep. His feet were smooth, because of their cleanliness and smoothness the water did not remain there but flowed away quickly. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, leaned slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. He walked at a quick pace and took rather a long step. He did not take small steps. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place. When he looked at something he turned his whole body towards it. He always looked down. His sight was focused more to the ground than towards the sky (A question may arise here that it is reported in Abu Daawud that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) usually looked towards the sky. Both are reconciled thus: His habit was to look down towards the ground, but he also waited for the wahi (revelation), therefore while waiting he often looked towards the sky. Otherwise he usually looked down towards the ground.<br />
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"Here the gaze of the killer hasn't lifted modestly.<br />
There the hand of the lover rest on the heart of the deceased"<br />
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His modest habit was to look at something with a light eye,i.e. he looked at a thing, with modesty and bashfulness, hence he did not stare at anything. While walking he asked the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum) to walk in front, and he himself walked behind. He made salaam to whomsoever he met"<br />
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COMMENTARY<br />
The Ulama say that Sayyidina (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked at the back because of his humbleness. According to this humble servant, if this is applied to his journeys it will be more appropriate. It was the noble habit of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) are described. Imam Tirmidi has mentioned this Hadith in many chapters where the speech and humility of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) are described.<br />
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(8) HADITH NUMBER 8<br />
Jaabir bin Samurah (Radiallahu anhu) says: "Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a wide mouth. There were red lines in the whiteness of his eyes. He had little flesh on his heels."<br />
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COMMENTARY<br />
It is desirable for Arab men to have wide mouths. According to some a wide mouth means eloquence (fluency of language). The translation adopted in the description of the eyes has been taken from accepted sayings. However in this Hadith, Imam Tirmidi has translated this to mean wide eyes, as a narrator of this hadith has done, which according to the linguists is not correct.<br />
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"These intoxicated eyes on which thousands of my kindred be sacrificed.<br />
That endless destroyer remains intoxicated day and night."<br />
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(9) HADITH NUMBER 9<br />
It is related from Jaabir (Radiallahu anhu) that he said: " I once saw Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) on the night of a full moon. On that night he wore red clothing. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) . Ultimately I came to the conclusion that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was more handsome, beautiful and more radiant than the full moon."<br />
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"If the illumination in the temple and sanctuary is through the sun and moon, so what.<br />
I desire you, what should I do with my sight."<br />
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(10) HADITH NUMBER 10<br />
Abu-Ishaaq (Radiallahu anhu) says: "A person once asked Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu anhu), "Was the face of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) shining like a sword?" He replied: "No but like a full-moon with its roundness."<br />
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COMMENTARY<br />
In making a comparison with a sword, it may have meant that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a long face. However the glitter of a sword has more whiteness than being luminous. For this reason Sayyidina Baraa (Radiallahu anhu) gave the similarity of the full moon, and not that of a sword. All these similarities are approximate descriptions, otherwise even a thousand moons cannot give the brightness of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam).<br />
An Arab poet says: "If you want to describe a shortcoming of a beloved, then give the beloved a similitude of a full moon. This is enough to insult him."<br />
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(11) HADITH NUMBER 11<br />
Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) says: "Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was so clean, clear, beautiful and handsome, as though his body was covered and moulded in silver. His hair was slightly curled."<br />
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COMMENTARY<br />
In the first narration mentioned by Sayyidina Anas (Radiallahu anhu), it is denied that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was very white. From the above hadith, it does not mean that he had white complexion like silver; rather he had a white and reddish complexion, in which the beauty and brightness was overwhelming.<br />
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(12) HADITH NUMBER 12<br />
Jaabir bin Abdullah (Radiallahu anhu) narrates from Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) that he said: "The Ambiyaa (Prophets) were shown to me. I saw Musa (Alaihis salaam), he had a thin body, like one from among the tribe of Shanu'ah. I saw Esa (Alaihis salaam). From among all those whom I have seen, he somewhat resembled Urwah bin Masud. I saw Ebrahim (Alaihis salaam). From among all those that I have seen,I, more or less, look like him. In the same manner I saw Jibra-eel (Alaihis salaam). From among all those I had seen, he more or less looked like Dihyah Kalbi."<br />
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COMMENTARY<br />
This was on the night of mi'raaj or in a dream. Imaam Bukhaari (Rahmatullahi alaihe) has narrated both, on the night of mi'raaj and also in a dream. There is no confusion or difficulty in these differences, because he may have seen them on both occasions. The translation of the description of Sayyidina Musa (Alaihis salaam) as having a light body, in my opinion, is made from more accurate sayings. Some Ulama in the translation of this sentence, have expressed other opinions. These three Ambiyaa (Prophets) were described because Sayyidina Musa (Alaihis salaam) and Sayyidina Esa (Alaihis salaam) are the nabis of the Bani Israel and Sayyidina Ebrahim (Alaihis salaam), besides being the great grandfather of Sayyidina Rsulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), was also accepted by all Arabs.<br />
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(13) HADITH NUMBER 13<br />
Sa'eed Jariri (Radiallahu anhu) says: "I heard Abu Tufayl (Radiallahu anhu) say: "There is no one left on the face of this Earth, besides me who had seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam)." I asked him to describe to me the noble features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). He said: "Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a white complexion, which was slightly reddish, and had a medium sized body."<br />
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COMMENTARY<br />
Sayyidina Abu Tufayl (Radiallahu anhu) was the last one among the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum) to pass away. He died in the year 110 Hijri. That is why he said, that there was no one left besides him who had seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). The ulama say that he used the phrase `face of the earth' because Sayyidina Esa (Alaihis salaam) is also from the ones who had seen Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), and is present in the skies (heavens).<br />
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(14) HADITH NUMBER 14<br />
Ibn Abbas (Radiallahu anhu) says: "The front teeth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) were a bit wide (spread out). They were spaced out and not close together. When Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) talked, an illumination emitting from his teeth could be seen."<br />
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COMMENTARY.<br />
According to the Ulama, it is a well known fact that it was something similar to nur which emitted from his teeth.<br />
The opinions of Allaamah Munaawi is that it was something sensory, and not a similarity, which emitted miraculously from between the teeth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam).<br />
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With modesty lower the head and with grace, smile.<br />
How easy it is for the beautiful to strike like lightning.<br />
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Everything of his noble features was perfect and beautiful. In the manner that is real and intrinsic beauty had reached its last stage, in the same manner his zaahiri (apparent) beauty had also reached its fullest and proper stage.<br />
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Allahumma sali 'alaa Sayyidina Muhammadiw wa 'alaa aalihi biqadri husnihi wa jamaalihi.<br />
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The Physical Description and Beauty of the Prophet<br />
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Ali (RA) described the noble features of the Prophet (may Allah peace and blessings be upon him): “Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was neither assertively tall, nor reticently short, and he was an average-sized member of the population. His hair was neither crisply curled nor lank; it was loosely curled. He was neither plump nor chubby-cheeked, and in his face there was a rounded quality. He was white with a reddish tinge, dark black-eyed, with long eyelashes. He had splendid kneecaps, elbow joints and shoulder blades, free from hair. He had a strip of hair from the top of the chest to the navel. The palms of his hands and the soles of his feet were thickset. When he walked, he moved as if he were descending a declivity, and when he looked around, he looked around altogether. Between his shoulders was the Seal of Prophethood, for he is the Seal of the Prophets. He was the best of the people in generosity, the most truthful of the people in speech, the gentlest of them in temperament, and the noblest of them in social intercourse. If someone saw him unexpectedly, he was awestruck by him, and if someone associated with him knowingly, he loved him. His describer says: “I have never seen the like of him (Allah bless him and give him peace), neither before him nor after him.” (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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It is related from Jaabir (Radiallahu anhu) that he said: "I once saw Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alayhi Wasallam on the night of a full moon. On that night he wore red clothing. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alayhi Wasallam. Ultimately I came to the conclusion that Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alayhi Wasallam was more handsome, beautiful and more radiant than the full moon." (Shama'il Tirmidhi)<br />
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The physical beauty of the Prophet (saas)<br />
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The companions of the Prophet (saas) have passed on a great many detail about him, from the beauty of that blessed individual's external appearance, his radiance and disposition that left those who beheld him in awe, to his smile, and many other beautiful aspects that Allah had manifested in him. There were a fair number of such companions, and they have given many details of his great beauty. Those Muslims who lived at the same time as the Prophet (saas) have described many aspects of the servant of Allah. While some of those describe him in broad terms, others have given long and detailed descriptions. Some of these accounts are as follows:<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s external appearance and beauty<br />
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His companions described the beauty of the Prophet (saas) in these terms:<br />
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"The Prophet (saas) had a most handsome constitution. Some gave the smile of his beauty to that of the full moon...His nose was thin... His face was smooth...His beard was thick...His neck was the most beautiful...If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold... The place between his shoulders was wide."67<br />
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Anas bin Malik (ra) says:<br />
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"The Messenger of Allah, was not excessively tall or short. He was not very pallid nor dark. He did not have curly hair or lank hair. Allah commissioned him at the age of forty. He stayed in Mecca ten years and at Medina for ten years and Allah the Mighty, the Majestic made him die when he was sixty. There were not twenty white hairs in his hair or beard, may Allah bless him and grant him peace."68<br />
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A text in which Ali (ra) describes the physical and moral beauty and the perfect behavior of the Prophet (saas), as well as the love and respect people feel for him.<br />
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"Rasulullah (saas) was so clean, clear, beautiful and handsome."69<br />
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Anas bin Malik (ra) says:<br />
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"The Prophet (saas) was neither tall nor short. He was handsome. His hair was neither delicate nor curly. He was neither very white, nor very brown."70<br />
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Your friend is only Allah and His Messenger and those who believe.<br />
(Surat al-Ma'ida: 55)<br />
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He is Allah - there is no god but Him. He is the Knower of the Unseen and the Visible. He is the All-Merciful, the Most Merciful.<br />
(Surat al-Hashr: 22)<br />
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Baraa bin Aazib (ra) relates:<br />
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"I never saw someone more handsome than Rasullullah. His hair reached his shoulders. The portion between his two shoulders was wide. He was neither very tall nor very short."71<br />
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Ibrahim b. Muhammed (ra), one of the grandsons of Ali (ra), informs us:<br />
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"When Ali (ra) described the Prophet (saas) he said:<br />
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'He was neither very tall nor excessively short, but was a man of medium size. He had neither very curly nor flowing hair but a mixture of both... He was reddish-white, he had wide black eyes and long eyelashes. He had protruding joints and shoulder-blades... Between his shoulders was the seal of prophecy... He had a finer chest than anyone else, was truer in utterance than anyone else, had the gentlest nature and the noblest lineage. Those who saw him stood suddenly in awe of him and those who shared his acquaintance loved him. Those who described him said they had never seen anyone like him before or since'."72<br />
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Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah, If anyone turns away, we did not send you to them as their keeper.<br />
(Surat an-Nisa: 80)<br />
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Hassan (ra) says:<br />
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"He had great qualities and attributes, others also held him in high esteem. His blessed face shone like the full moon. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person...His blessed hair was slightly twisted. If his hair became parted naturally in the middle he left it so, otherwise he did not habitually make an effort to part his hair in the middle...Rasulullah (saas) had a very luminous complexion (color), and a wide forehead. His eye brows were of dense and fine hair ...<br />
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... His neck was beautiful and thin, like the neck of a statue shaved clean, the color of which was clear, shining and beautiful like silver. All the parts of his body were of moderate size. His body was proportionately jointed..."73<br />
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Abu Huraira (ra) describes:<br />
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"The complexion of Rasulullah (saas) was white with redness in it. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (saas) were extremely black. His eyelashes were long."74<br />
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"His forehead was wide and the place between his eyebrows was bright like pure silver and eyes were black tinged with reddish hue. The hairs of his eye lashes were profuse... When he smiled or laughed, they (his teeth) shone like lightning. His lip was most beautiful...His beard was thick...His neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. His chest was broad. It was even like a mirror and white like the moon light... His shoulders were wide. His palms were softer than wool."75<br />
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Take a charity from their wealth to purify and cleanse them and pray for them. Your prayers bring relief to them. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.<br />
(Surat at-Tawba: 103)<br />
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Umm Ma'bad (ra), who was known for her generosity, uprightness and courage, was visited by the Prophet (saas) during the Prophet (saas)'s migration from Mecca to Medina, but failed to recognize him. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (saas) from her description:<br />
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"He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. His manners were fine... He had black attractive eyes... His hair glossy and black, inclined to curl, he wore long. His voice was very commanding. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. His expression was pensive and contemplative, serene and sublime. The stranger was fascinated from the distance, but no sooner he became intimate with him, than this fascination was changed into attachment and respect. His expression was very sweet and distinct. His speech was well set and free from the use of superfluous words, as if it were rosary of beads. His stature was neither too high nor too small. He was singularly bright and fresh. He was always surrounded by his Companions. Whenever he uttered something, the listeners would hear him with rapt attention and whenever he issued a commandment, they vied with each other in carrying it out. He was a master and a commander."76<br />
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As we can discern from those who saw him in person, the Prophet (saas) was extraordinarily handsome, with a finely proportioned body and a face that took one's breath away. He also had a very athletic and powerful build.<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s appearance<br />
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Ahmet Cevdet Pasha, an important scholar from Ottoman times, wrote a study that effectively summarized descriptions of the Prophet (saas)'s features. That appeared in Part IV of the Qisas al-Anbiya (Stories of the Prophets), under the heading "Some Attributes of the Prophet Muhammad (saas)":<br />
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"The blessed one had a beautiful appearance, his limbs were in perfect proportion, his body was well-formed, his forehead and chest and the distance between his shoulders were broad. His neck was slender and pure as silver, his shoulders, biceps and calves were large and thick, his wrists were long, his fingers also long, and his hands and fingers rather thick. His blessed skin was softer than silk.<br />
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On his perfect countenance were a well-proportioned head, curved eyebrows, a long nose and an oval face.<br />
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His eyelashes were long, his eyes black and beautiful, the space between his largish eyebrows was clear, though his eyebrows were close together.<br />
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That chosen Prophet (saas) was shining in appearance. In other words, he was neither light nor dark, but somewhere between the two, white like a red rose, light and limpid, and the light shone from his face. His teeth were as white as pearls and bright, and the light gleamed from his front teeth as he spoke. When he laughed, it was as if his mouth gave off rays like soft lightning...<br />
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His senses were exceedingly powerful. He could hear from a long way off and see further than anyone. In essence, he had a body formed in perfection and uniqueness, and blessed ... Anyone suddenly seeing him would be consumed with love, and anyone speaking with him would feel great love in his heart and soul. The wise respected him in accordance with their degree. He greatly honoured his relatives. He would not, however, treat them better than those more worthy than them.<br />
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He treated his servants well. Whatever he wore or ate, he would give to them to wear and eat.<br />
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He was generous, beneficial, compassionate, forgiving, brave and mild. In speech, he kept to his word. In essence, his excellent morality, sharp powers of reasoning were greater than those of all other people and worthy of great praise.<br />
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In eating and apparel he contented himself with the very poorest degree and refrained from excess."77<br />
Another text in which Ali (ra) describes the Prophet's superior morality, his astonishing beauty and the perfection of his behavior.<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s seal of Prophethood<br />
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Allah favored the Prophet Muhammad (saas) over all beings, and declared him to be "the Final Seal of the Prophets." (Surat al-Ahzab: 40) No prophet would be sent after him, and the Qur'an would be the last revelation to guide people onto the true way. Allah manifested that unique feature of the Prophet (saas) with a mark on his body.<br />
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In Islamic sources and oral accounts, that sign between the Prophet (saas)'s shoulder blades is known as "the seal of Prophethood." It is reported by Wahb bin Munebbih (ra) that the other prophets also had similar marks, but that that of the Prophet (saas) was different:<br />
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"Allah never sent down a prophet who did not have the sign of prophethood on his right hand. The Prophet Muhammad (saas) was the only exception to this. His sign of prophethood was (not on his right hand) but between his shoulder blades. When asked about it, the Prophet said, 'This mark between my shoulder blades is like the marks on the prophets before me' ..."78<br />
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Jaabir bin Samurah (ra) relates that:<br />
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"I saw the Seal of Prophethood of Rasullullah (saas) between his two shoulders, the size of which was like that of a pigeon's egg."79<br />
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Ibrahim bin Muhammad (ra), one of the grandchildren of Ali (ra), reports:<br />
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"Whenever Ali (ra) described the nobel features of Rasulullah (saas), he used to say:<br />
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'The seal of Prophethood was situated between his shoulders. He was a last of all prophets'."80 Abu Nadrah (ra) says:<br />
So believe in Allah and His Messenger and in the Light We have sent down. Allah is aware of what you do.<br />
(Surat at-Taghabun: 8)<br />
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"I asked Abu Sa'eed Khudari (ra) about the Seal of Prophethood of Rasulullah (saas) He said: 'It was a piece of raised flesh that was on Rasulullah (saas)'s back'."81<br />
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"The place between his shoulders were wide and therein there was impression or seal of Prophethood inclined a little towards the right shoulder."82<br />
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Another report comes from Assib bin Yazid (ra):<br />
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"I saw the seal in between his shoulders."83<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s hair<br />
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There are different descriptions of the length of the Prophet (saas)'s hair. It is natural that there should be discrepancies between them, as the people these accounts have come down from saw him at different times, when his hair may have been of different lengths. Yet, what can be recognized from these descriptions was that the Prophet (saas)'s hair was at ear-level at its shortest and at shoulder-length at its longest.<br />
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Anas bin Malik (ra) recalls :<br />
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"The hair of Rasulullah (saas) reached till half of his ears."84<br />
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Aisha (ra) reports:<br />
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"The blessed hair of Rasulullah (saas) was longer than those that reached the ear lobes, and shorter than those that reached the shoulders."85<br />
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Baraa bin Aazib (ra) says:<br />
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"Rasulullah (saas) was of average height, and the portion between the two shoulders was wide. His hair reached his ear lobes."86<br />
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Umm Haani, the daughter of Abu Taalib (ra) offers the following description:<br />
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"Rasulullah (saas) came to Mecca once after the hijrah (migration). His blessed hair had four plaits."87<br />
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Know that the Messenger of Allah is among you. If he were to obey you in many things, you would suffer for it. However, Allah has given you love of faith and made it pleasing to your hearts, and has made disbelief, deviance and disobedience hateful to you. People such as these are rightly guided.<br />
(Surat al-Hujurat: 7)<br />
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The grooming of the Prophet (saas)'s hair and beard<br />
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The Prophet (saas) attached the greatest importance to cleanliness, and therefore, to his hair and beard too. It is reported in some sources that he always carried with him a comb, mirror, miswak (a small natural toothbrush), tooth-pick, scissors and a kuhl bottle.88 The Prophet (saas) advised his companions to do the same, and said: "He who has hair should honor it."89 Some other reports that have reached us of his hair and beard are:<br />
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Hassan (ra) said:<br />
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"He had a thick, dense beard."90<br />
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Anas bin Malik (ra) reports:<br />
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"Sayyidina Rasulullah (saas) often rubbed oil in his head..."91<br />
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Simak bin Harb (ra) reports:<br />
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"Jaabir bin Samurah (ra) was asked a question regarding the white hair of Rasulullah He replied: 'When Rasulullah (saas) oiled his hair, it (white hair) did not show. When he did not oil it, it showed'."92<br />
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The Prophet (saas) set an example for the believers with the importance he attached to his appearance and cleanliness. One account describes the Prophet (saas)'s attitude to such matters:<br />
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"The Prophet (saas) once intended to go to his companions and so he put on his turban and dressed his hairs...He said: 'Yes, Allah loves the actions of His servant who refines his body in order to meet his friends and brothers'."93<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s manner of dress<br />
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His companions have handed down a great many details about the Prophet (saas)'s manner of dress. In addition to these, the Prophet (saas)'s advice to the believers about how they should dress reveal the importance he attached to this subject. For example, one hadith reports him as saying:<br />
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"No one who has even an atom's-weight of pride in his heart will enter Paradise." A man asked him, "What if he likes his clothes and shoes to look good?" (Meaning, is this counted as pride?) The Prophet (saas) said: "Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. Pride means denying the truth and looking down on other people."94<br />
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He regarded dressing well and looking good as a demonstration of the blessings of Allah:<br />
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"Allah loves to see the result of His blessing on His creatures."95<br />
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Jundub ibn Makith (r.a.) said:<br />
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"Whenever a delegation came to meet the Messenger of Allah, he would wear his best clothes and order his leading Companions to do likewise. I saw the Prophet (saas) on the day that the delegation of Kindah came to meet him; he was wearing a Yemeni garment, and Abu Bakr and 'Umar were dressed similarly."96<br />
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Another hadith relates:<br />
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"Eat what you like, and wear what you like provided that it is free from two things : extravagance and vainglory."97<br />
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The Prophet (saas) would immediately warn any of his companions who were unkempt or failed to care for their appearance. One story on the subject is from 'Ata 'ibn Yassar (ra):<br />
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"The Messenger of Allah was in the mosque, when a man with unkempt hair and an untidy beard came in. The Prophet (saas) pointed to him, as if indicating to him that he should tidy up his hair and beard. The man went and did so, then returned. The Prophet (saas) said, 'Is this not better than that any one of you should come with unkempt hair?'"98<br />
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According to the hadith narrated by one of the companions of the Prophet (saas), the Prophet (saas) told his Companions, when they were travelling to meet some brothers in faith:<br />
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"You are going to visit your brothers, so repair your saddles and make sure that you are dressed well, so that you will stand out among people like an adornment, for Allah does not love ugliness."99<br />
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Some of the information that was conveyed through the inner circle of the Prophet (saas) about his clothing are below:<br />
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Umar (ra) relates:<br />
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"I saw the Messenger of Allah (saas) ask for a new garment. He put it on, and when it reached his knees he said, 'Praise be to Allah, Who has given me clothes with which to cover myself and make myself look beautiful in this life.'"100<br />
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Umm Salama (ra) reports that:<br />
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"The Holy Prophet (saas) liked kurta (long shirt) most."101<br />
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Qurrah bin Ilyaas (ra) describes:<br />
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"I came with a group from the tribe of Muzeenah to pay allegiance to Rasulullah (saas). The button loop of Rasulullah (saas) was open."102<br />
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Al-Bara' ibn 'Azib (ra) states:<br />
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"I have never seen someone with long hair and red clothing more handsome than Rasullullah (saas). His hair reached his shoulders."103<br />
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Another report comes from Fazl ibn Abbas (ra):<br />
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"The Holy Prophet (saas) said: 'Adopt white clothes; it is the best attire.'"104<br />
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Aisha (ra) reported that:<br />
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"Allah's Apostle (saas) went out one morning wearing a cloak made of (camel's or sheep's) black hair with patterns of camel saddles upon it."105<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s outdoor clothes<br />
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Ubayd bin Khaalid (ra) reports that:<br />
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"I was once going to Madina. I heard a person from behind me say: 'Wear your lungi (loose dress) higher because it avoids physical and spiritual impurities.' (The lungi will remain cleaner and will not become dirty by being dragged on the ground.) When I turned to see who was talking I saw that it was Rasulullah (saas)."106<br />
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Salamah bin Akwa (ra) informs us that:<br />
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"Uthmaan (ra) wore his lungi till the middle of his shin and said: 'This is how my master Rasulullah (saas) wore his lungi.'"107<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s ring and seal<br />
The seal of the Prophet (saas) is available in the Topkapi Palace.<br />
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Anas bin Malik (ra) says:<br />
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"Rasulullah (saas) had a ring made of silver and its (inlaid) gem was also of silver."108<br />
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When the Prophet (saas) wanted to write to the leaders of foreign states, he ordered a seal-ring to be made.<br />
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"Rasullullah (saas) therefore had a ring made, the whiteness of which is still before my eyes."109<br />
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"The inscription engraved on the ring of Rasulullah (saas) was 'Muhammad Rasulullah,' of which in the first line was engraved 'Muhammad,' in the second line 'Rasul,' and in the third line 'Allah'."110<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s manner of walking<br />
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Abu Huraira (ra) reports:<br />
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"I did not see anyone more handsome than Rasulullah (saas). It was as if the brightness of the sun had shone from his blessed face. I did not see anyone walk faster than him, as is the earth folded for him. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him and he walked at his normal pace."111<br />
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One of Ali (ra)'s grandchildren, Ibrahim bin Muhammad (ra), says that the Prophet (saas) had an easy manner of walking:<br />
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When 'Ali (ra) described Rasulullah (saas), he used to say: 'When he walked, because of the speed and force of the legs, it seemed as if he was descending from a high place'."112<br />
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Hassan (ra) describes how:<br />
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"When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, leaned, slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. He walked at a quick pace and took a rather long step. He did not take small steps. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place. When he looked at something, he turned his whole body towards it. He always looked down. His blessed glance was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. His noble habit was to look at something with a slight glance. He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met."113<br />
(Left) Painting called Lilium Auratum. 1871. (Right) The City of Fayoum by Gérome<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s manner of sitting<br />
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Qaylah bint Makhramah (ra) reports:<br />
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"I saw Rasulullah (saas) in the masjid (in a very humble posture) sitting. Due to his awe-inspiring personality, I began shivering."114<br />
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Jaabir bin Samurah (ra) says:<br />
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"I observed Rasulullah (saas) lean on a pillow, which was on his left side."115<br />
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Who could do greater wrong than someone who invents a lie against Allah<br />
when he has been called to Islam?<br />
Allah does not guide wrongdoing people. (Surat as-Saff: 7)<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s way of speaking<br />
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The Prophet (saas) was a man known for his effective, wise and concise manner of speaking. His messages had a great effect on people, and everyone took great pleasure in talking with him. A number of accounts that have come down from his companions also confirm that fact. These are some of them:<br />
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"The Prophet (saas) was the greatest of the Arabs in oratory and beauty of speech. He said: 'I am the greatest orator among the Arabs'."116<br />
The Mosque of Sultan Hassan (right) by David Roberts.<br />
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Aisha (ra) describes the Prophet (saas)'s way of speaking thus:<br />
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"The speech of Rasulullah (saas) was not quick and continuous as that of yours. He spoke clearly, word by word."117<br />
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"They said: 'The Messenger of Allah used to talk little and every thing was expressed in this brief talk. In his speech, there was no defect of excess or brevity. The words came one after another like pearls. Whoever heard them remembered them. He was the sweetest in talk among his companions. He used to keep silent for long and not talk without necessity. He used not to talk evil words and what he talked was just."118<br />
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"He did not use ornamental words...."119<br />
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"... His companions did never dispute before him."120<br />
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"He used to smile much before his companions..."121<br />
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Aisha (ra) again says:<br />
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"He spoke in such a way that the words were spaced out so that those who sat with him remembered them."122<br />
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Abdullah bin Haarith (ra) reports that:<br />
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"I have not seen anyone who makes a person more cheerful than Rasulullah (saas)."123<br />
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Anas bin Malik (ra) tells us the following:<br />
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"Rasulullah (saas) used to mingle with us and joke."124<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s pleasing scent<br />
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The Prophet (saas) attached great importance to cleanliness. He always smelt very fresh, clean and pleasant, and recommended that Muslims do the same. Accounts that have reached us from his companions give further details of this aspect of the Prophet (saas):<br />
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Jaabir bin Samura (ra) states:<br />
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"Whenever the Holy Prophet tread on any path, when someone passed by later, that they could recognize that the prophet had passed by there because they could smell the fragrance of his body."125<br />
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From Anas bin Malik (ra):<br />
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"I never felt a silk cloth, nor pure silk, nor any other thing softer than the palm of Rasulullah (saas). Nor did I smell any musk or any other fragrance, more sweet smelling than the fragrance of Rasullullah (saas)."126<br />
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Anas bin Malik (r.a) reports:<br />
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"I never smelt ambergris or musk as fragrant as the fragrance of the body of Allah's Messenger (saas) and I never touched brocade or silk and found it as soft as the body of Allah's Messenger (saas)."127<br />
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In Qisas al-Anbiya, the Prophet (saas) was described in this way:<br />
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"His body was clean and his scent beautiful. Whether or not he had used scent, his skin always had a lovely scent to it. If someone shook hands or conversed with him, or showed his friendship or affection, he would smell that clean scent all day, and if he laid that sacred hand on a child's head, that child could be distinguished from other children by that clean scent."128<br />
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The Prophet (saas)'s favorite foods<br />
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"He used not to take any hot food."129<br />
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"Meat was his most favorite curry."130<br />
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"The Holy Prophet (saas), amongst all other foods, liked pumpkin."131<br />
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"He used to eat the meat of hunted birds."132<br />
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... they will have Gardens with rivers flowing under them. When they are given fruit there as provision, they will say, 'This is what we were given before.' But they were only given a simulation of it.<br />
(Surat al-Baqara: 25)<br />
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"He liked dried dates among dates."133<br />
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Aisha (ra) had this to say about the food the Prophet (saas) enjoyed:<br />
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"Rasulullah (saas) loved halva and honey."134<br />
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"Among foods, he liked mutton, broth, pumpkins, sweet things, honey, dates, milk, cream, melons, grapes and cucumbers. He also liked cold water."135<br />
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She adds:<br />
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"Rasulullah (saas) ate watermelon with fresh dates."136<br />
Garden, by Pieter Gysels (1621-1690)<br />
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"He never condemned the food. He used to eat what he liked and did not eat what he did not like."137<br />
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"Rasulullah (saas) loved the meat of the forequarter."138<br />
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These are some of the things the Prophet (saas) said about certain foods:<br />
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"What a nice curry vinegar is."139<br />
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"The Prophet (saas) said that mushroom is a good cure for the eyes, it also arrests paralysis."140<br />
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"Illnesses are cured by means of three things: (one of them) is a drink of honey."141<br />
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"Use olive oil as a food and ointment for it comes from a blessed tree."142<br />
Still-life painting by Ibrahim Safi.<br />
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What the Prophet (saas) liked to drink<br />
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Aisha tells us that:<br />
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"The drink most liked by Rasulullah (saas) was that which was sweet and cold."143<br />
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"Nabeez was prepared from dried grapes for the Prophet (saas) and dates were, also, put in it, or it was prepared from dried dates, and grapes, too, were put in it. "144<br />
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"The best of drinks to the Messenger of Allah was sweet cold drink."145<br />
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"The Holy Prophet (saas) said; besides milk there is nothing else that serves the purpose of both milk and water."146<br />
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This is what the Prophet (saas) had to say about milk:<br />
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"When one of you eats food, he should say: 'O Allah, bless us in it, and give us food (or nourishment) better than it.' When he is given milk to drink he should say: 'O Allah! Bless us in it and give us more of it, for no food or drink satisfies like milk'."147<br />
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What the Prophet (saas) said about water<br />
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The Prophet (saas) took great care to distribute water, particularly on journeys. On one particular journey, for instance, he stopped somewhere and asked for water from those around him. After washing his hands and face, he drank from the water, and told his companions; "pour some of its water on your faces and chests."148<br />
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After drinking water, he prayed:<br />
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"All praise is due to Allah Who has made it delicious and sweet by His grace and has not made it either salty or unsavory."149<br />
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On another occasion, the Prophet (saas) said:<br />
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"Water was created pure and nothing makes it impure except that which changes its color, taste and smell."150<br />
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Some of the Prophet (saas)'s finer traits<br />
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Imam Ghazzali, known as "Hujjatul Islam," collected and set out some of the Prophet (saas)'s traits as related by such great Islamic scholars as Tirmidhi, Tabarani, Muslim, Imam Ahmad, Abu Dawood and Ibn Maja:<br />
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What is the Garden promised to those who have done their duty like? It has rivers flowing under it and its foodstuffs and cool shade never fail. That is the final fate of those who have done their duty. But the final fate of the disbelievers is the Fire.<br />
(Surat ar-Ra'd: 35)<br />
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"The Holy Prophet (saas) was the most patient among men, the bravest, the best judge, and he who pardoned most. ... he was the most charitable man. He did not pass a single night hoarding a single dirham or dinar. Whenever any excess money came to him and if he did not then get anyone to accept it as charity, he did not return home till he gave it to the poor and the needy. He did not store up for more than a year the provision of his family members which Allah was pleased to give him. He used to take one fifth of what easily came to him out of dates and wheat. What remained in excess, he used to give in charity. He used to give away in charity to him who begged of him of anything, even out of his stored up provision.<br />
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He did not take any revenge for personal wrongs but he used take it for preservation of the honor of Allah.<br />
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He used to speak the truth even though it was sometimes a cause of trouble to himself and his companions.<br />
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He was the most modest, without pride, and his tongue was most eloquent without prolongation of speech. His constitution was the most beatiful. No worldly duties could keep him busy.<br />
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He used to go even to a distant place to see the sick, loved scents and hated a stench or bad smell, sat with the poor and the destitute, ate with them, honored those possessing honor, advised them to do good and show kindness to relatives. He did not treat harshly to anybody and accepted excuses offered to him.<br />
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He accepted sports and pastimes as lawful, played with his wives and held races with them.... He did not hate the poor for their poverty nor fear the kings for their mighty power. He used to call the people, high or low towards Allah. Allah adorned him with all the qualities and good administration<br />
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At the time when the Quran was being revealed to him, he used to smile most. When something happened, he entrusted it to Allah, kept himself free from his own strength and ability and said in invocation: 'O Allah, show me truth in a true manner or give me grace to give it up. You guide to the straight path whomsoever You will.'<br />
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Allah revealed the Quran to him and through it He taught him good manners." 151<br />
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For this We sent a Messenger to you from among you to recite Our Signs to you and purify you and teach you the Book and Wisdom and teach you things you did not know before.<br />
(Surat al-Baqara: 151)<br />
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Hind bin Abi Haalah described prophet Muhammad saying, "He had great qualities and attributes in him, others also held him in high estemm. His blessed face shone like the full moon.<br />
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He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person.<br />
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His head was moderately large.<br />
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His hair was slightly twisted. If his hair became parted naturally in the middle he left it so, otherwise he did not habitually make an effort to part his hair in the middle. Occasionally he used to part his hair in the middle with a comb etc. When the hair of the prophet was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes)<br />
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His had a very luminous complexion color with pinky cheeks and lips,<br />
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He had a wide forehead.<br />
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He had dense and fine hair on his eye brows. Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry.<br />
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His nose was prominent and had a luster on it. When one first looked at him, it seemed as if he had a large nose, but looking at it carefully showed that the luster and beauty made it look large, otherwise in itself the nose was not large.<br />
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His beard was full and dense.<br />
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The pupil of his eye was black.<br />
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His cheeks were full and full of flesh.<br />
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His mouth was moderately wide.<br />
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His teeth were thin and bright. The front teeth had a slight space between them.<br />
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There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel.<br />
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His neck was beautiful and thin, like the neck of a statue shaved clean, the colour of which was clear, shining and beautiful like silver.<br />
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All the parts of his body were of moderate size, and fully fleshed.<br />
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His body was proportionately jointed.<br />
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His chest and stomach were in line, but his chest was broad and wide.<br />
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The space between his shoulders was wide.<br />
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The bones of his joints were strong and large (denoting strength).<br />
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Between the chest and navel there was a thin line of hair. Besides this line neither the chest nor the stomach had other hair on it. Both sides, the shoulders and the upper portion of the chest had hair.<br />
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His forearm was long and palms were wide and fleshed.<br />
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His both feet were fully fleshed.<br />
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The fingers and toes were moderately long.<br />
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The soles of his feet were a bit deep.<br />
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His feet were smooth, because of their cleanliness and smoothness the water did not remain there but flowed away quickly. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigor, leaned slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground.<br />
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He walked at a quick pace and took rather a long step. He did not take small steps. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place.<br />
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When he looked at something he turned his whole body towards it.<br />
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He always looked down. His sight was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. His modest habit was to look at something with a light eye, i.e. he looked at a thing, with modesty and bashfulness, hence he did not stare at anything.<br />
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While walking he asked his companions to walk in front, and he himself walked behind. He greeted whomsoever he met."<br />
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THE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE OF THE PROPHET<br />
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Face:<br />
“His face shone like the moon.” - (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
“His face was round like the moon.” – (Bara bin Azib)<br />
“His face was not quite round but inclined to roundness.” – (Hazrat Ali(R.A))<br />
“Broad forehead, slanting thick brows parted in the middle. A vein protruded between the two parts which became more prominent in anger.” (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
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Color:<br />
“Neither white like lime, nor tanned, but brown with whiteness predominant.” – (Hazrath Anas(R.A))<br />
“White, reddish.” – (Hazrath Ali(R.A))<br />
“White but wholesome.” – (Abu Tufail)<br />
“White and bright.” – (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
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Eyes:<br />
“Black, with long eyelashes.” (Hazrath Ali)<br />
“Black and drooping. Habit of looking from the corner of the eyes in shyness.” – (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
“Red lines in the white parts, wide sockets, and natural grey corners.” – (Jabir bin Samra)<br />
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Nose:<br />
“Somewhat high with unique brightness whereby it looked large at first sight.” – (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
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Cheeks:<br />
“Even and soft, a bit of flesh drooping at the lower end.” – (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
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Mouth:<br />
“Wide.” – (Jabir bin Samra)<br />
“Moderately wide.” – (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
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Teeth:<br />
“Thin and bright, symmetrical, openings in front teeth.” – (Hazrath Ibn Abbas)<br />
“When talking a light seemed to sparkle from the teeth.” – (Hazrath Anas)<br />
Beard:<br />
“Full and thick.” - (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
Neck:<br />
“Thin and long, beautifully chiselled like a statue Colour of the neck white like silver and handsome.” – (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
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Head:<br />
“Large but symmetrical.”- (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
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Hair:<br />
“Neither quite straight, nor sheep like.” – (Qatada)<br />
“Slightly curly.” – (Hazrath Anas)<br />
“Thick, sometimes touching ear lobes and sometimes reaching upto shoulders.”- (Bara bin Azib)<br />
“Parted in the middle.” - (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
“The body did not have much hair. A line of hair running from the chest to the navel.” – (Hazrath Ali and Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
“There were some hair on shoulders, arms and upper chest.” (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
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General Structure:<br />
“Body well built, bones joining limbs large and strong.”- (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
“Body was not fat.” (Hazrath Ali)<br />
“Neither tall nor short, small but middle-sized.” – (Hazrath Anas)<br />
“Inclined to be tall. Among the people he appeared to rise higher than others.” – (Bara bin Azib)<br />
“The abdomen was not protruding.” – (Umme-e-Mabad)<br />
“Despite has poor conditions and lack of proper food his body was stronger and more virile than those of better nourished persons.” – (Al-Mawahib)<br />
“I have not seen a braver and stronger man than the Prophet.” – (Ibn Umar)<br />
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Shoulder and Chest:<br />
“Chest broad and even with the abdomen.” – (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
“Chest broad.” – (Bara bin Azib)<br />
“Width between shoulders more than usual.” – (Hind bin Abi Hala and Bara bin Azib)<br />
“Portion between shoulders fleshy.” – (Hazrath Ali)<br />
Arms and Hands :“Wrists large, palms wide and fingers symmetrically large.” (Hind bin Abi Hala)<br />
“I have not touched any thick or thin silk or anything else which was softer and fleshier than Prophet’s palms.” – (Hazrath Anas)<br />
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Calfs and Feet:<br />
“Calfs were not fleshy but symmetrical.” – (Jabir bin Samra)<br />
“Feet were fleshy, lower parts of feet little hollow and feet so smooth that they could not retain water.” – (Jabir bin Samra)<br />
“Very little flesh on heels.” – (Jabir bin Samra)<br />
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The most graphic description of the Prophet was given by an old woman at whose house the Prophet stopped on his way from the cave of Thaur to Medina and her goats gave so much milk that the Prophet and his companions were fully satisfied and yet there was much left over.<br />
When the old woman’s husband returned home and expressed his surprise, the woman gave the description of the Prophet as follows:<br />
“Handsome features, bright face, likeable temperament, neither the abdomen protruding nor hair of the head fallen out, graceful, handsome, eyes black and large, hair long and thick, voice clear, long neck, bright black of the eye, natural grey corners, thin and drooping eyelashes, black and curly hair, silent with dignity inclined to cordiality, graceful and captivating at a distance and very sweet and most handsome from near, talk sweet and words clear, neither more nor less than necessary, all talk consistent, middle-sized, neither short so as to look insignificant nor tall to look unbecoming, a fresh twig of handsome plant, charming to look at and well- built. His companions are so devoted that they always surround him, quietly listen to what he says and promptly obey what he orders. Obeyed, liked, neither verbose nor cryptic.”<br />
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His companions described the beauty of the Prophet (s) in these terms:<br />
“The Prophet (s) had a most handsome constitution. Some gave the smile of his beauty to that of the full moon,His nose was thin, His face was smooth,His beard was thick,His neck was the most beautiful,If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. The place between his shoulders was wide.<br />
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Anas bin Malik (ra) says:<br />
The Messenger of Allah (SWT), was not excessively tall or short. He was not very pallid nor dark. He did not have curly hair or lank hair. Allah (SWT) commissioned him at the age of forty. He stayed in Mecca ten years and at Medina for ten years and Allah (SWT) the Mighty, the Majestic made him die when he was sixty. There were not twenty white hairs in his hair or beard, may Allah (SWT) bless him and grant him peace.<br />
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Anas bin Malik (ra) says:<br />
“The Prophet (s) was neither tall nor short. He was handsome. His hair was neither delicate nor curly. He was neither very white, nor very brown.<br />
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Abu Huraira (ra) describes:<br />
“The complexion of Rasulullah (s) was white with redness in it. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (s) were extremely black. His eyelashes were long.<br />
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Umm Ma’bad (ra), who was known for her generosity, uprightness and courage, was visited by the Prophet (s) during the Prophet (s) migration from Mecca to Medina, but failed to recognize him. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (s) from her description:<br />
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“He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. His manners were fine… He had black attractive eyes… His hair glossy and black, inclined to curl, he wore long. His voice was very commanding. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. His expression was pensive and contemplative, serene and sublime. The stranger was fascinated from the distance, but no sooner he became intimate with him, than this fascination was changed into attachment and respect. His expression was very sweet and distinct. His speech was well set and free from the use of superfluous words, as if it were rosary of beads. His stature was neither too high nor too small. He was singularly bright and fresh.<br />
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He was always surrounded by his Companions. Whenever he uttered something, the listeners would hear him with rapt attention and whenever he issued a commandment, they vied with each other in carrying it out. He was a master and a commander. (Shaykh Safi ur-Rahmân al-Mubarakpoori, The Prophet’s Attributes and Manners From “The Sealed Nectarâ€, Islam’s Youth Voice)<br />
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Abu Huraira (ra) reports:<br />
“I did not see anyone more handsome than Rasulullah (s). It was as if the brightness of the sun had shone from his blessed face. I did not see anyone walk faster than him, as is the earth folded for him. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him and he walked at his normal pace.â€<br />
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“When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, leaned, slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. He walked at a quick pace and took a rather long step. He did not take small steps. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place. When he looked at something, he turned his whole body towards it. He always looked down. His blessed glance was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. His noble habit was to look at something with a slight glance. He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met.†(Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 118)<br />
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Hassan (ra) says:<br />
“He had great qualities and attributes, others also held him in high esteem. His blessed face shone like the full moon. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person…His blessed hair was slightly twisted. If his hair became parted naturally in the middle he left it so, otherwise he did not habitually make an effort to part his hair in the middle. Rasulullah (s) had a very luminous complexion (color), and a wide forehead. His eye brows were of dense and fine hair<br />
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… His neck was beautiful and thin, like the neck of a statue shaved clean, the color of which was clear, shining and beautiful like silver. All the parts of his body were of moderate size. His body was proportionately jointed.<br />
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“His forehead was wide and the place between his eyebrows was bright like pure silver and eye-balls were black tinged with reddish hue. The hairs of his eye lashes were profuse, When he smiled or laughed, they (his teeth) shone like lightning. His lip was most beautiful,His beard was thick,His neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. His chest was broad. It was even like a mirror and white like the moon light,His shoulders were wide. His palms were softer than wool.<br />
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Allah and the angels sends durood on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) Oh you who believe you too send durood on the Prophet'<br />
Al Quran 33:56<br />
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The message of Allah Ta'ala to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has come down to us in the form of the Holy Quran and the teachings of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) have reached us in the form of the Ahadith. Let us see what both the Holy<br />
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Quran and Ahadith say about Durood Shareef (Salawat):<br />
Innal llaha wa Malaa'ikatahu Yu salluna allan nabiyi. Ya Ayyuhal ladheena aamanu<br />
sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema.<br />
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Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation". (Surah al-Ahzab: 56)<br />
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In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah (Angles) and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)."<br />
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Hadhrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)<br />
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Hadhrat Abdullah ibn Ma'sud (radi Allahu anhu) also narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me from among the people will be those who have read the most amount of Durood Shareef". (Tirmidhi)<br />
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It is now evident that the recitation of Durood Shareef (Salawat) is in perfect obedience to the Divine Command and in complete conformity with the teachings of Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) of Islam. There is no scope to choose anything else when we have with us the words of Allah Ta'ala and His Apostle, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)<br />
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What is Durood Sharif?<br />
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Divine blessings on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is one of the highest and the most meritorious act in our Deen. This "Divine Blessings" is called Durood Shareef. When Almighty Allah sends Durood and Salaams upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), He is actually blessing him. When the Malaa'ikah and the Muslims send Durood and Salaams to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they are actually showing<br />
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Almighty Allah their respect for the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Muslims hope that, through the blessings of the Durood and Salaams, Almighty Allah will forgive them of their sins and increase their status in this world and in the Hereafter. The Malaa'ikah hope that Almighty Allah will increase their status.<br />
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Durood is a sure means of Allah Ta'ala granting blessings, peace, prosperity and favours of great magnitude on one who recites Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The reciter of Durood Shareef receives all the benefits in this world and utmost gain in the next world with addition to the love of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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The invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is styled in Arabic as "Salawat", in Persian as "Durood", and in Urdu as "Salawat-o-Salaam".<br />
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The reciter of Durood Shareef will, after some time, come to realise by himself that it is the spontaneous outpouring of his heart before the Great Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) of Islam, whose love and attachment is needed to get all the present day problems solved and obtain mercy in the next world. The more Durood Shareef we recite, the greater the gain and benefit will be achieved in both the worlds.<br />
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Hadhrat Shaikh-e-Akbar Mo'inuddin ibn Arabi (radi Allahu anhu) has stated that, "Those who claim to love and revere the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) should increase their recital of the Durood Shareef in patience and perseverance until, through the mercy of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they have the opportunity of witnessing his blessed countenance".<br />
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The special and exclusive aspect of this prayer is that Durood Shareef is immediately accepted by Allah Ta'ala. No one can doubt its acceptance, as Durood Shareef is being recited by Allah Ta'ala too. Not only this, but He has revealed this secret in the Holy Quran by saying: Wara fa'na laka dhikrak - "Have I not exalted thy name." Muslims are indeed very fortunate . Allah Ta'ala chose for them Islam as a religion, declared to be comprehensive and final for mankind.<br />
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The person chose to deliver this message in this specific form and extra-ordinary style of love and hope was the most beloved of Allah Ta'ala and became the Light of Divinity, to be shed upon the entire universe. This Light devastated all the domains of darkness and depression. By reciting Durood Shareef (Salawat) we invite Light and drive away all darkness from our inner soul. Our mind becomes soft and love saturated.<br />
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If there is softness in everything, it tends beauty to it. People become ugly owing to lack of this essential beauty of the inner part of the mind. This ugliness cannot be glossed over by any amount of cosmetics. It is the Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which works wonders.<br />
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In the same manner, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) taught us Durood Shareef to attain salvation, perfect peace and maximum gain in this world as well as the next. The soul is the soil where the faith of Allah is to be implanted firmly and faithfully which requires continuous recitation of Durood Shareef to thrive and flourish. We have been told by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that Durood Shareef is itself Light and when Light enters the soul every aspiration is achieved and every goal is won. Nothing remains thereafter to worry about.<br />
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Human spirit today is depressed everywhere and mankind has come to the edge of destruction, decay and devastation. Everyone is engulfed in untold miseries and tragedies of a very great magnitude. Troubles and tortures, pain, poverty, hunger, ill-health, frustrations and accidents have broken the back of the human society. All this can evaporate with the recitation of Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who has clearly proclaimed that Durood Shareef is the panacea of all ills and that if any one comes across a calamity he should recite Durood Shareef in the maximum number.<br />
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Allah Ta'ala has promised that if anyone recites Durood only once, He showers ten blessings on the reciter immediately. It is narrated that once Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) walked a very long distance in the desert during summer at noon. He lost his consciousness due to thirst and hunger. After a while, when he regained his consciousness, Allah Ta'ala sent Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to go and inquire from Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) if he was thirsty or not. Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) replied that he was thirsty.<br />
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Allah Ta'ala told him that the thirst on the Day of Judgement will be a million times more than what Hadhrat Moosa (alaihis salaam) experienced. Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) was told that if he wished to get rid of that thirst on the hottest Day of Judgement, he would have to do one thing. When Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) enquired as to what should be done, Allah Ta'ala told him that he should recite Durood Shareef in abundance on His last Prophet, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) thanked Allah Ta'ala and immediately began reciting Durood Shareef on the Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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From the above fact it is quite clear that Allah Ta'ala has given orders even to his Ambiya to recite Salawat on the last and final Prophet of Islam, and that Durood Shareef is not only panacea and a solution to the ills of this world but in the next too.<br />
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In another story, it is narrated that when Hadhrat Adam (alaihis salaam) saw Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) he wanted to be close to her, but Allah Ta'ala sent Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to stop him. Allah Ta'ala told him that if he wanted to take Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) as his wife, he should first pay Mahr (dowry). On his inquiry as to what the Mahr was, Allah Ta'ala told Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to inform him that the best way of paying the dowry is for him to recite Durood Shareef 3 times on His last Prophet, Hadhrat Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Hadhrat Adam (alaihis salaam) did so, Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) was granted to him as his legal and legitimate wife.<br />
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The highest blessing that Islam has conferred on man is the concept of Tauheed or Unity of Allah in its purest form. This has been furnished to mankind through Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the last of the Prophets. It is a cardinal duty of every Muslim man and woman, young and old to entertain the highest respect, regard, love and esteem for the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his family. It should be clear that obedience to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is always to be charged with intense love and highest regard for him, for it is through love and esteem that truth can be comprehended and communion with the Creator can be vouch-safed. In fact, love is the motive force, reverence dissolves and implicit obedience to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which is the natural outcome.<br />
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It is therefore incumbent on those who love him, to pray to Allah Ta'ala and His Angels in wishing for him peace according to the Divine Command. This will reshape the life that is otherwise infested with turmoil. The reciter will get countless and matchless benefits in both the Worlds and can claim to be the lover of Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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As Muslims we should recite Durood Shareef in the Arabic language. Islam seeks to create a unified outlook and it is in the Arabic language alone that welds all Muslims into one great brotherhood. Besides, Arabic is the language of Heaven, it is the language of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), it is the language of the Angels and it is the language of Hadhrat Abu-Bakr, Hadhrat Umar, Hadhrat Uthman and Hadhrat Ali (radi Allahu anhuma).<br />
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The daily recitation of Durood Shareef has a tremendous effect on the human head, heart, mind and person. It purifies thoughts and intensifies actions. It makes passages for perfect peace and personal satisfaction.<br />
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Allah and the angels sends durood on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) Oh you who believe you too send durood on the Prophet'<br />
Al Quran 33:56<br />
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The message of Allah Ta'ala to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has come down to us in the form of the Holy Quran and the teachings of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) have reached us in the form of the Ahadith. Let us see what both the Holy Quran and Ahadith say about Durood Shareef (Salawat):<br />
Innal llaha wa Malaa'ikatahu Yu salluna allan nabiyi. Ya Ayyuhal ladheena aamanu<br />
sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema.<br />
Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation". (Surah al-Ahzab: 56)<br />
In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah (Angles) and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)."<br />
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Hadhrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)<br />
Hadhrat Abdullah ibn Ma'sud (radi Allahu anhu) also narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me from among the people will be those who have read the most amount of Durood Shareef". (Tirmidhi)<br />
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It is now evident that the recitation of Durood Shareef (Salawat) is in perfect obedience to the Divine Command and in complete conformity with the teachings of Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) of Islam. There is no scope to choose anything else when we have with us the words of Allah Ta'ala and His Apostle, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)<br />
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The one who recites this Durood Sharif once, will receive the reward (sawab) of reciting<br />
600,000 durood sharifs.<br />
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WHAT IS DUROOD SHAREEF AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DUROOD SHAREEF<br />
Divine blessings on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is one of the highest and the most meritorious act in our Deen. This "Divine Blessings" is called Durood Shareef. When Almighty Allah sends Durood and Salaams upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), He is actually blessing him. When the Malaa'ikah and the Muslims send Durood and Salaams to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they are actually showing Almighty Allah their respect for the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Muslims hope that, through the blessings of the Durood and Salaams, Almighty Allah will forgive them of their sins and increase their status in this world and in the Hereafter. The Malaa'ikah hope that Almighty Allah will increase their status.<br />
<br />
Durood is a sure means of Allah Ta'ala granting blessings, peace, prosperity and favours of great magnitude on one who recites Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The reciter of Durood Shareef receives all the benefits in this world and utmost gain in the next world with addition to the love of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
The invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is styled in Arabic as "Salawat", in Persian as "Durood", and in Urdu as "Salawat-o-Salaam".<br />
<br />
The reciter of Durood Shareef will, after some time, come to realise by himself that it is the spontaneous outpouring of his heart before the Great Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) of Islam, whose love and attachment is needed to get all the present day problems solved and obtain mercy in the next world. The more Durood Shareef we recite, the greater the gain and benefit will be achieved in both the worlds.<br />
<br />
Hadhrat Shaikh-e-Akbar Mo'inuddin ibn Arabi (radi Allahu anhu) has stated that, "Those who claim to love and revere the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) should increase their recital of the Durood Shareef in patience and perseverance until, through the mercy of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they have the opportunity of witnessing his blessed countenance".<br />
<br />
The special and exclusive aspect of this prayer is that Durood Shareef is immediately accepted by Allah Ta'ala. No one can doubt its acceptance, as Durood Shareef is being recited by Allah Ta'ala too. Not only this, but He has revealed this secret in the Holy Quran by saying: Wara fa'na laka dhikrak - "Have I not exalted thy name." Muslims are indeed very fortunate . Allah Ta'ala chose for them Islam as a religion, declared to be comprehensive and final for mankind. The person chose to deliver this message in this specific form and extra-ordinary style of love and hope was the most beloved of Allah Ta'ala and became the Light of Divinity, to be shed upon the entire universe. This Light devastated all the domains of darkness and depression. By reciting Durood Shareef (Salawat) we invite Light and drive away all darkness from our inner soul. Our mind becomes soft and love saturated. If there is softness in everything, it tends beauty to it. People become ugly owing to lack of this essential beauty of the inner part of the mind. This ugliness cannot be glossed over by any amount of cosmetics. It is the Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which works wonders.<br />
<br />
In the same manner, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) taught us Durood Shareef to attain salvation, perfect peace and maximum gain in this world as well as the next. The soul is the soil where the faith of Allah is to be implanted firmly and faithfully which requires continuous recitation of Durood Shareef to thrive and flourish. We have been told by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that Durood Shareef is itself Light and when Light enters the soul every aspiration is achieved and every goal is won. Nothing remains thereafter to worry about.<br />
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The one who recites this Durood Sharif once, will have his sins forgiven equivalent to 80 years<br />
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Human spirit today is depressed everywhere and mankind has come to the edge of destruction, decay and devastation. Everyone is engulfed in untold miseries and tragedies of a very great magnitude. Troubles and tortures, pain, poverty, hunger, ill-health, frustrations and accidents have broken the back of the human society. All this can evaporate with the recitation of Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who has clearly proclaimed that Durood Shareef is the panacea of all ills and that if any one comes across a calamity he should recite Durood Shareef in the maximum number.<br />
Allah Ta'ala has promised that if anyone recites Durood only once, He showers ten blessings on the reciter immediately. It is narrated that once Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) walked a very long distance in the desert during summer at noon. He lost his consciousness due to thirst and hunger. After a while, when he regained his consciousness, Allah Ta'ala sent Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to go and inquire from Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) if he was thirsty or not. Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) replied that he was thirsty. Allah Ta'ala told him that the thirst on the Day of Judgement will be a million times more than what Hadhrat Moosa (alaihis salaam) experienced. Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) was told that if he wished to get rid of that thirst on the hottest Day of Judgement, he would have to do one thing. When Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) enquired as to what should be done, Allah Ta'ala told him that he should recite Durood Shareef in abundance on His last Prophet, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) thanked Allah Ta'ala and immediately began reciting Durood Shareef on the Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
From the above fact it is quite clear that Allah Ta'ala has given orders even to his Ambiya to recite Salawat on the last and final Prophet of Islam, and that Durood Shareef is not only panacea and a solution to the ills of this world but in the next too.<br />
In another story, it is narrated that when Hadhrat Adam (alaihis salaam) saw Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) he wanted to be close to her, but Allah Ta'ala sent Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to stop him. Allah Ta'ala told him that if he wanted to take Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) as his wife, he should first pay Mahr (dowry). On his inquiry as to what the Mahr was, Allah Ta'ala told Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to inform him that the best way of paying the dowry is for him to recite Durood Shareef 3 times on His last Prophet, Hadhrat Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Hadhrat Adam (alaihis salaam) did so, Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) was granted to him as his legal and legitimate wife.<br />
The highest blessing that Islam has conferred on man is the concept of Tauheed or Unity of Allah in its purest form. This has been furnished to mankind through Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the last of the Prophets. It is a cardinal duty of every Muslim man and woman, young and old to entertain the highest respect, regard, love and esteem for the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his family. It should be clear that obedience to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is always to be charged with intense love and highest regard for him, for it is through love and esteem that truth can be comprehended and communion with the Creator can be vouch-safed. In fact, love is the motive force, reverence dissolves and implicit obedience to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which is the natural outcome. It is therefore incumbent on those who love him, to pray to Allah Ta'ala and His Angels in wishing for him peace according to the Divine Command. This will reshape the life that is otherwise infested with turmoil. The reciter will get countless and matchless benefits in both the Worlds and can claim to be the lover of Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
As Muslims we should recite Durood Shareef in the Arabic language. Islam seeks to create a unified outlook and it is in the Arabic language alone that welds all Muslims into one great brotherhood. Besides, Arabic is the language of Heaven, it is the language of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), it is the language of the Angels and it is the language of Hadhrat Abu-Bakr, Hadhrat Umar, Hadhrat Uthman and Hadhrat Ali (radi Allahu anhuma). The daily recitation of Durood Shareef has a tremendous effect on the human head, heart, mind and person. It purifies thoughts and intensifies actions. It makes passages for perfect peace and personal satisfaction.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-65494678314757679132011-05-09T04:29:00.001-07:002011-05-09T04:29:21.162-07:00Jannah and jahannam the paradise and hell in islam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam who passed away in 632, related:<br />
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“Gabriel came to me and said, ‘O Muhammad, live as you wish, for you shall eventually die. Love whom you desire, for you shall eventually depart. Do what you please, for you shall pay. Know that the night-prayer[1] is the honor of a believer, and his pride is being independant on others.’” (Silsilah al-Saheehah)<br />
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If there is only one thing certain about life, it is that it ends. This truism instinctively raises a question which preoccupies most people at least once in their life: What lies beyond death?<br />
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At the physiological level, the journey that the deceased takes is plain for all to witness. If left alone to natural causes,[2] the heart will stop beating, the lungs will stop breathing, and the body’s cells will be starved of blood and oxygen. The termination of blood flow to the outer extremities will soon turn them pale. With the oxygen cut off, cells will respire anaerobically for a time, producing the lactic acid which causes rigor mortis – the stiffening of the corpse’s muscles. Then, as the cells begin to decompose, the stiffness wanes, the tongue protrudes, the temperature drops, the skin discolors, the flesh rots, and the parasites have their feast - until all that is left is dried-out tooth and bone.<br />
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As for the journey of the soul after death, then this is not something that can be witnessed, nor can it be gauged through scientific enquiry. Even in a living body, the conscious, or soul, of a person cannot be subjected to empirical experimentation. It is simply beyond human control. In this regard, the concept of a Hereafter - a life beyond death, resurrection, and a Day of Reckoning; not to mention the existence of a Divine, Omnipotent Creator, His angels, destiny, and so on - comes under the subject of belief in the unseen. The only way in which man can come to know anything of the unseen world is through divine revelation.<br />
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“And with God are the keys of the unseen, none knows them but He. And He knows whatever there is in (or on) the earth and in the sea; not a leaf falls, but He knows it. There is not a grain in the darkness of the earth, nor anything fresh or dry, but is written in a Clear Record.” (Quran 6:59)<br />
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While what has come down to us of the Torah, the Psalms, the Gospel - the scriptures revealed to early prophets - all speak of a Hereafter, it is only through God’s Final Revelation to humanity, the Holy Quran, as revealed to His Final Prophet, Muhammad, that we learn most about the afterlife. And as the Quran is, and will forever remain, preserved and uncorrupted by human hands, the insight it gives us into the world of the unseen is, for the believer, as factual, real and true as anything that can be learnt through any scientific endeavor (and with a zero margin of error!).<br />
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“…We have neglected nothing in the Book; then unto their Lord they shall all be gathered.” (Quran 6:38)<br />
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Coupled with the question of what happens after we die, is the question: Why are we here? For if there is indeed no greater purpose to life (that is, greater than simply living life itself), the question of what happens after death becomes academic, if not pointless. It is only if one first accepts that our intelligent design, our creation, necessitates an intelligence and designer behind it, a Creator who will judge us for what we do, that life on earth carries any significant meaning.<br />
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“Then did you think that We created you in vain and that to Us you would not be returned? Therefore exalted be God, the Sovereign, the Truth; no deity is there save Him, Lord of the Supreme Throne.” (Quran 23:115-116)<br />
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If aught else, a discerning person would be forced to conclude that life on earth is full of injustice, cruelty and oppression; that the law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, is what is paramount; that if one cannot find happiness in this life, whether due to an absence of material comforts, physical love, or other joyous experiences, then life is simply not worth living. In fact, it is precisely because a person despairs of this worldly life while having little, no, or imperfect faith in an afterlife, that they may commit suicide. After all, what else do the unhappy, unloved and unwanted; the dejected, (desperately) depressed and despairing have to lose?![3]<br />
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“And who despairs of the Mercy of his Lord except those who are astray?” (Quran 15:56)<br />
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So can we accept that our death is limited to mere physiological termination, or that life is merely a product of blind, selfish evolution? Surely, there is more to death, and so to life, than this.<br />
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A Grave World<br />
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We will now take a brief look at the journey of the soul after death. This is truly an amazing story, all the more so because it is true and one which we all must take. The sheer depth of knowledge we have concerning this journey, its precision and detail, is a manifest sign that Muhammad was truly God’s Last Messenger to humanity. The revelation he received and then communicated to us from His Lord is as unambiguous in its description of the afterlife as it comprehensive. Our glimpse into this knowledge will begin with a brief exploration of the journey of the believing soul from the moment of death to its final resting place in Paradise.<br />
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When a believer is about to depart this world, angels with white faces come down from the heavens and say:<br />
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“O peaceful soul, come out to forgiveness from God and His pleasure.” (Hakim and others)<br />
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The believer will look forward to meeting his Creator, as the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, explained:<br />
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“…when the time of the death of a believer approaches, he receives the good news of God’s pleasure with him and His blessings upon him, and so at that time nothing is dearer to him than what lies ahead of him. He therefore loves meeting God, and God loves meeting him.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)<br />
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The soul peacefully passes out of the body like a drop of water which emerges from a water-skin, and the angels take hold of it:<br />
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The angels gently extract it, saying:<br />
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“…Do not fear and do not grieve, but receive good tidings of the Paradise which you were promised. We were your allies in this worldly life and [are so] in the Hereafter, and you will have therein whatever your souls desire, and you will have therein whatever you request [or wish], as a hospitality from the Forgiving and Merciful.” (Quran 41:30-32)<br />
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Once extracted from the body, the angels wrap the soul in a shroud smelling of musk and ascend up to the heavens. As the Gates of Heaven open for the soul, the angels greet it:<br />
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“A good soul has come from the earth, may God bless you and the body you used to dwell in.”<br />
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…introducing it with the best names it was called with in this life. God commands his “book” to be recorded, and the soul is returned back to earth.<br />
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The soul then remains in a place of limbo in its grave, called the Barzakh, awaiting the Day of Judgment. Two fearsome, dread-inspiring angels called Munkar and Nakeer visit the soul to ask it about its religion, God, and prophet. The believing soul sits upright in its grave as God grants it the strength to answer the angels with full faith and certainty.[1]<br />
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Munkar and Nakeer: “What is your religion?”<br />
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Believing soul: “Islam.”<br />
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Munkar and Nakeer: “Who is your Lord?”<br />
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Believing soul: “Allah.”<br />
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Munkar and Nakeer: “Who is your Prophet?” (or “What do you say about this man?”)<br />
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Believing soul: “Muhammad.”<br />
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Munkar and Nakeer: “How did you come to know these things?”<br />
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Believing soul: “I read the Book of Allah (i.e. the Quran) and I believed.”<br />
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Then, when the soul passes the test, a voice from the heavens will call out:<br />
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“My slave has spoken the truth, supply him with furnishings from Paradise, clothe him from Paradise, and open a gate for him to Paradise.”<br />
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The believer’s grave is made roomy and spacious and filled with light. He is shown what would have been his abode in Hell - had he been a wicked sinner - before a portal is opened for him every morning and evening showing him his actual home in Paradise. Excited and full of joyful anticipation, the believer will keep asking: ‘When will the Hour (of Resurrection) come?! When will the Hour come?!’ until he is told to calm down.[2]<br />
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The Day of Judgment<br />
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“That Day, a man shall flee from his brother; from his mother and his father; from his wife and his children. For on that Day, every man will have enough to make him indifferent to others.” (Quran 80:34-37)<br />
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The Hour of Resurrection will be a terrifying, overwhelming event. Yet, despite its trauma, the believer will be ecstatic, just as Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, related from his Lord:<br />
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God says, “By My Glory and Majesty, I will not give My slave two securities and two terrors. If he feels secure from Me in the world[1], I will instill fear in him on the Day when I gather My slaves together; and if he fears Me in the world, I will make him feel safe on the Day when I gather My slaves together.”[2]<br />
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“Unquestionably, for the allies of God there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve: those who believed and used to fear God (in this life); for them are good tidings in the worldly life and in the Hereafter. No change is there in the words of God. Indeed in that is the great success.” (Quran 10:62-64)<br />
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When all humans ever created are gathered to stand naked and uncircumcised on a great plain under the ferocious scorching heat of the Sun, an elite group of pious men and women will be shaded under the Throne of God. The Prophet Muhammad foretold just who these fortunate souls will be, on that Day when no other shade will avail:[3]<br />
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· a just ruler who did not abuse his power, but established divinely revealed justice among people<br />
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· a young man who grew up worshipping his Lord and controlled his desires in order to remain chaste<br />
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· those who hearts were attached to the Mosques, longing to return every time they left them<br />
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· those who loved one another for God’s sake<br />
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· those who were tempted by seductively beautiful women, but their fear of God stopped them from sinning<br />
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· the one who spent in charity sincerely for God’s sake, keeping their charity secret<br />
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· the one who wept out of God’s fear in solitude<br />
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Specific acts of worship will also keep people safe on that day, namely:<br />
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· efforts in this world to relieve the woes of the distressed, to help the needy, and to overlook the mistakes of others will relieve people’s own distress on Judgment Day[4]<br />
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· leniency shown to the indebted[5]<br />
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· the just who are fair to their families and matters entrusted to them[6]<br />
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· controlling anger[7]<br />
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· whoever calls to prayer[8]<br />
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· growing old while in a state of Islam[9]<br />
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· performing ritual ablution (wudu’) regularly and properly[10]<br />
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· those who fight alongside Jesus son of Mary against the Anti-Christ and his army[11]<br />
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· martyrdom<br />
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God will bring the believer close to Him, shelter him, cover him, and ask him about his sins. After acknowledging his sins he will believe he is doomed, but God will say:<br />
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“I concealed it for you in the world, and I forgive it for you this Day.”<br />
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He will be rebuked for his shortcomings,[12] but will then be handed his record of good deeds in his right hand.[13]<br />
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“Then as for he who is given his record in his right hand, he will be judged with an easy account and return to his people in happiness.” (Quran 84:7-8)<br />
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Happy to look at his record, he will announce his joy:<br />
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“So as for he who is given his record in his right hand, he will say, ‘Here, read my record! Indeed, I was certain that I would be meeting my account.’ So he will be in a pleasant life – in an elevated Garden, its [fruit] to be picked hanging near. [He will be told], ‘Eat and drink in satisfaction for what you put forth in the days past.’” (Quran 69:19-24)<br />
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The record of good deeds will then be weighed, literally, to determine whether it outweighs the person’s record of bad deeds, and so that reward or punishment be meted out accordingly.<br />
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“And We place the scales of justice for the Day of Resurrection, so no soul will be treated unjustly at all. And if there is [any deed even] the weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it forth. And sufficient are We to take account.” (Quran 21:47)<br />
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“So whoever worked even an atom’s weight of good will see (the good fruits of his labor).” (Quran 99:7)<br />
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“The heaviest thing that will be placed in a person’s Balance on the Day of Resurrection [after the testimony of Faith] is good manners, and God hates the obscene, immoral person.” (Al-Tirmidhi)<br />
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The believers will quench their thirst from a special reservoir dedicated to the Prophet Muhammad. Whoever drinks from it shall never experience thirst again. Its beauty, immenseness, and sweet, fine taste have been described in detail by the Prophet.<br />
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The believers in Islam – both the sinful amongst them and the pious – as well as the hypocrites will be left in the great plain after the unbelievers are driven to Hell. A long bridge traversing the Hellfire and engulfed in darkness will separate them from Paradise.[14] The faithful will take strength and comfort in their swift crossing over the roaring fires of Hell and in the ‘light’ that God will place in front of them, guiding them to their eternal home:<br />
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“On the Day you see the believing men and believing women, their light proceeding before them and on their right, [it will be said], ‘Your good tidings today are of gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein you will abide eternally.’ Indeed in that is the great success.” (Quran 57:12)<br />
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Finally, after crossing the bridge, the faithful will be purified before they are entered into Paradise. All scores between believers will be settled so that no one man nurses a grudge against another.[15]<br />
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Paradise<br />
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The believers will be ushered on towards the grand eight gates of Paradise. There, they will receive a joyous angelic reception and be congratulated on account of their safe arrival and salvation from Hell.<br />
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“But those who feared their Lord will be driven to Paradise in groups until, when they reach it while its gates have been opened and its keepers say, ‘Peace be upon you; you have become pure; so enter it to abide eternally therein.” (Quran 39:73)<br />
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(It will be said to the pious): “O (you) the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction! Come back to your Lord, Well-pleased and well-pleasing unto Him! Enter you then among My honored slaves. Enter you My Paradise!” (Quran 89:27-30)<br />
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The best of the Muslims will enter Paradise first. The most righteous of them will ascend to the highest levels.[1]<br />
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“But whoever comes to God as a believer (in His Oneness, etc.) and has done righteous good deeds; for such are the high ranks (in the Hereafter).” (Quran 20:75)<br />
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“And the foremost (in faith) will be foremost (in the Hereafter); those are the ones brought near to God in the Gardens of Pleasure; they will enter in one rank with bright faces.” (Quran 56:10-2)<br />
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The Quranic description of Paradise gives us a vision of just what a fantastic place it is. An eternal home that will fulfill all our wholesome desires, seduce all our senses, grant us everything we could possibly want and much more besides. God describes His Paradise as having earth made of is fine musk powder,[2] soil of saffron,[3] bricks of gold and silver, and pebbles of pearls and rubies. Beneath the gardens of Paradise are flowing rivers of sparkling water, sweet milk, clear honey, and non-intoxicating wine. The tents on their banks are domes of hollow pearls.[4] The whole space is filled with sparkling light, sweet-smelling plants and fragrances that can be savored from afar.[5] There are lofty palaces, huge mansions, grapevines, date palms, pomegranate trees,[6] lotus and acacia trees whose trunks of made of gold.[7] Ripe, abundant fruit of all kinds: berries, citrus, drupes, grapes, melons, pomes; all kinds of fruit, tropical and exotic; anything the faithful could possibly desire!<br />
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“…And therein is whatever each soul desires and delights the eyes...” (Quran 43:71)<br />
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Each believer will have a most beautiful, pious and pure spouse, wearing exquisite clothing; And there will be so much more in a new world of eternal, radiant joy.<br />
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“And no soul knows what has been hidden for them of comfort for eyes [i.e. satisfaction] as reward for what they used to do.” (Quran 32:17)<br />
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As well as physical delights, Paradise will also give its residents a state of emotional and psychological bliss, as the Prophet said:<br />
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“Whoever enters Paradise is blessed with a life of joy; he will never feel miserable, his clothes will never wear out, and his youth shall never fade away. The people will hear a divine call: ‘I grant you that you will be healthy and never fall sick, you will live and never die, you will be young and never age, you will be joyful and never feel miserable.’” (Saheeh Muslim)<br />
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Ultimately, the thing that will most delight the eyes will be the Countenance of God Himself. For the true believer, to see this blessed vision of God is to have won the ultimate prize.<br />
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“[Some] faces, that Day, will be radiant, looking at their Lord.” (Quran 75:22-23)<br />
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This is the Paradise, the eternal home and final destination of the righteous believer. May God, Most High, make us worthy of it.<br />
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The Unbeliever in the Grave<br />
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As death approaches the wicked disbeliever, he is made to feel something of the heat of the Hellfire. This taste of what is to come causes him to plead for a second chance on earth to do the good he knew he should have done. Alas! His pleading will be in vain.<br />
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“Until, when death comes to one of them, he says: ‘O my Lord. Send me back to life (on earth) in order that I may do good deeds in the things that I neglected.’ By no means! It is only an utterance that he says. And before them is a barrier (preventing them from returning: the life of the grave) until the Day (of Resurrection) they are ressurected.” (Quran 23:99-100)<br />
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Divine wrath and punishment is conveyed to the wicked soul by hideously ugly, dark angels who sit far away from it:<br />
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“Receive glad tidings of boiling water, wound discharge, and multiple, similar torments.” (Ibn Majah, Ibn Katheer)<br />
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The disbelieving soul will not look forward to meeting its Lord God, as the Prophet explained:<br />
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“When the time of the death of a disbeliever approaches, he receives the evil news of God’s torment and His Requital, whereupon nothing is more hateful to him than what is before him. Therefore, he hates the meeting with God, and God too, hates the meeting with him.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)<br />
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The Prophet also said:<br />
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“Whoever loves to meet God, God loves to meet him, and whoever hates to meet God, God hates to meet him.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)<br />
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The Angel of Death sits at the head of the disbeliever in his grave and says: “Wicked soul, come out to the displeasure of Allah” as he snatches the soul out of the body.<br />
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“And if you could but see when the wrongdoers are in the overwhelming pangs of death while the angels extend their hands, saying, ‘Save yourselves! Today you will be awarded the punishment of extreme humiliation for what you used to say against God other than the truth, and that you were, toward His verses, being arrogant.” (Quran 6:93)<br />
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“And if you could not see when the angels take the souls of those who disbelieved… striking their faces and their backs and saying, ‘Taste the punishment of the Blazing Fire.’” (Quran 8:50)<br />
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The evil soul leaves the body with great difficulty, drawn out by the angels as a thronged skewer is dragged through wet wool.[1] The Angel of Death then seizes the soul and puts it in a sack woven from hair which gives off a putrid stench, as foul and offensive as the most foul-smelling rotting corpse found on earth. The angels then take the soul up past another company of angels who inquire: “Who is this wicked soul?” to which they reply: “So and so, the son of so and so?” - using the very worst of names that he was ever called during his time on earth. Then, when he is brought to the lowest heaven, a request is made that its gate be opened for him, but the request is denied. Whilst the Prophet was describing these events, when he reached this point, he recited:<br />
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“The gates of heaven will not be opened for them and they will not enter paradise until a camel can pass through the eye of a needle.” (Quran 7:40)<br />
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God will say: “Record his book in Sijjeen in the lowest earth.”<br />
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…and his soul is cast down. At this juncture, the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, recited:<br />
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“He who assigns partners to Allah is as if he had fallen down from heaven and been snatched up by the birds, or made to fall by the wind in a place far distant.” (Quran 22:31)<br />
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The wicked soul is then restored to its body and the two fearsome, dread-inspiring angels, Munkar and Nakeer, come to it for its interrogation. After making him sit up, they ask:<br />
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Munkar and Nakeer: “Who is your Lord?”<br />
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Disbelieving soul: “Alas, alas, I do not know.”<br />
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Munkar and Nakeer: “What is your religion?”<br />
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Disbelieving soul: “Alas, alas, I do not know.”<br />
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Munkar and Nakeer: “What do you say about this man (Muhammad) sent to you?”<br />
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Disbelieving soul: “Alas, alas I do not know.”<br />
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Having failed his test, the disbeliever’s head will be struck with an iron hammer with a force so violent that it would crumble a mountain. The cry will be heard from heaven: “He has lied, so spread out carpets of Hell for him, and open for him a portal into Hell.”[2] The floor of his grave is thus set alight with some of Hell’s fierce fire, and his grave is made narrow and constricted to the extent that his ribs become intertwined as his body is crushed.[3] Then, an incredibly ugly being, wearing ugly garments and giving off a foul and offensive odor comes to the disbelieving soul and says: “Be grieved with what displeases you, for this is your day which you have been promised.” The disbeliever will ask: “Who are you, with your face so ugly and bringing evil?” The ugly one will reply: “l am your wicked deeds!” The disbeliever is then made to taste bitter remorse as he is shown what would have been his abode in Paradise - had he lived a righteous life - before a portal is opened for him every morning and evening showing him his actual home in Hell.[4] Allah mentions in His Book how the wicked people of Pharaoh are, at this very moment, suffering from such an exposure to Hell from within their graves:<br />
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“The Fire: they are exposed to it, morning and afternoon, and on the Day when the Hour will be established (it will be said to the angels): ‘(Now) cause Pharaoh’s people to enter the severest torment!’” (Quran 40:46)<br />
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Overcome with fear and loathing, anxiety and despair, the disbeliever in his grave will keep asking: “My Lord, do not bring the last hour. Do not bring the last hour.”<br />
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The Companion, Zaid b. Thabit, narrated how, when the Prophet Muhammad and his Companions were once passing some graves of polytheists, the Prophet’s horse bolted and almost unseated him. The Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, then said:<br />
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“These people are being tortured in their graves, and were it not that you would stop burying your dead, I would ask God to let you hear the punishment in the grave which I (and this horse) can hear.” (Saheeh Muslim)<br />
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The Unbeliever on Judgment Day<br />
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A great terror will befall the resurrected on the mighty Day of Resurrection:<br />
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“…He only delays them until a Day when eyes will stare (in horror).” (Quran 14:42)<br />
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The unbeliever is resurrected from his ‘grave’ as described by God:<br />
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“The Day they will emerge from the graves rapidly as if they were, toward an erected idol, hastening. Their eyes humbled, humiliation will cover them. That is the Day which they had been promised.” (Quran 70:43)<br />
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The heart will be trembling, confused about what evil retribution lies in store for it:<br />
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“And (other) faces, that Day, will have upon them dust. Blackness will cover them. Those are the unbelievers, the wicked ones.” (Quran 80:40-42)<br />
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“And never think that God is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only delays them (i.e., their account) until a Day when eyes will stare (in horror). Racing ahead, their heads raised up, their glance does not come back to them, and their hearts are void.” (Quran 14:42)<br />
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The disbelievers will be gathered as they were born - naked and uncircumcised – upon a great plain, driven on his faces, blind, deaf, and mute:<br />
<br />
“We will gather them on the Day of Resurrection (fallen) on their faces – blind, dumb, and deaf. Their refuge is Hell; every time it subsides We increase them in blazing fire.” (Quran 17:97)<br />
<br />
“And whoever turns away from My remembrance – indeed, he will have a depressing life, and We will gather him on the Day of Resurrection blind.” (Quran 20:124)<br />
<br />
Three times they will “meet” God. The first time they will attempt to defend themselves in futile argument against God Almighty, saying things such as: “The prophets did not come to us!” Even though Allah revealed in His Book:<br />
<br />
“…And never would We punish until We sent a messenger.” (Quran 17:15)<br />
<br />
“…Lest you say: ‘There came unto us no bringer of glad tidings and no warner….’” (Quran 5:19)<br />
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The second time, they will present their excuses while acknowledging their guilt. Even the devils will try to excuse themselves from their crimes of leading men astray:<br />
<br />
“His (man’s) personal demon will say: ‘Our Lord! I did not push him to transgress. Rather, he was himself in error, far astray.’” (Quran 50:27)<br />
<br />
But God, Most High and Just, will not be fooled. He will say:<br />
<br />
“Dispute not in front of me. I have already advanced before you the threat. The sentence that comes from Me cannot be changed. And I am not unjust (in the least) to the slaves.” (Quran 50:28-29)<br />
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The third time the wicked soul will meet its Maker to receive its Book of Deeds[1], a record omitting nothing.<br />
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“And the record [of deeds] will be placed [open], and you will see the criminals fearful of that within it, and they will say: ‘Oh, woe to us! What is this book that leaves nothing small or great except that it has enumerated it?’ And they will find what they did present [before them]. And your Lord does not do injustice to anyone.” (Quran 18:49)<br />
<br />
Upon receiving their records, the wicked ones will be rebuked in front of the whole of mankind.<br />
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“And they will be presented before your Lord in rows, (and He will say), ‘You have certainly come to Us, just as We created you the first time.’ But you claimed that We would never have an appointment!” (Quran 18:48)<br />
<br />
The Prophet Muhammad said: “These are the ones who did not believe in God!”[2] And it is these whom God will question regarding the blessings they took for granted. Each one will be asked: ‘Did you think We would meet?’ And as each one will answer: ‘No!’ God will tell him: ‘I will forget about you as you forgot Me!’[3] Then, as the disbeliever will attempt to lie his way out, God will seal his mouth, and his body parts instead will testify against him.<br />
<br />
“That Day, We will seal over their mouths, and their hands will speak to Us, and their feet will testify about what they used to earn.” (Quran 36:65)<br />
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Besides his own sins, the disbeliever will also bear the sins of those he misled.<br />
<br />
“And when it is said to them: ‘What has your Lord sent down?’ They say: ‘Legends of the former peoples,’ that they may bear their own burdens (i.e., sins) in full on the Day of Resurrection and some of the burdens of those whom they misguide without knowledge. Unquestionably, evil is that which they bear.” (Quran 16:24-25)<br />
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The psychological pain of deprivation, loneliness and abandonment will all to the physical torture.<br />
<br />
“…and God will not speak to them or look at them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them; and they will have a painful punishment.” (Quran 3:77)<br />
<br />
While the Prophet Muhammad will intercede on behalf of all believers, no intercessor will the disbeliever find; he who worshipped false deities besides the One, True God.[4]<br />
<br />
“…And the wrongdoers will not have any protector or helper.” (Quran 42:8)<br />
<br />
Their saints and spiritual advisors will dissociate themselves, and the disbeliever would wish he could come back to this life and do the same to those who now disown them:<br />
<br />
“(And they should consider that) when those who have been followed disassociate themselves from those who followed (them), and they [all] see the punishment, and cut off from them are the ties [of relationship]. Those who followed will say, ‘If only we had another turn [at worldly life] so we could disassociate ourselves from them as they have disassociated themselves from us.’ Thus will God show them their deeds as regrets upon them. And they are never to emerge from the Fire.” (Quran 2:167)<br />
<br />
The sorrow of the sin-ridden soul will be so intense that he will actually pray: ‘O God, have mercy on me and put me in the Fire.’[5] He will be asked: ‘Do you wish you had a whole earth-full of gold so you could pay it to set yourself free?’ To which he will answer: ‘Yes.’ Whereupon he will be told: ‘You were asked for something much easier than that - worship God alone.’[6]<br />
<br />
“And they were not commanded except that they should worship Allah (alone), being sincere to the upright religion (of Islam)….” (Quran 98:5)<br />
<br />
“But the disbelievers – their deeds are like a mirage in a lowland which a thirsty one thinks is water until, when he comes to it, he finds it is nothing, but he finds God before Him, Who will pay him in full his due; and God is swift in account.” (Quran 24:39)<br />
<br />
“And We shall turn to what deeds they have done, and We shall make them as dust dispersed.” (Quran 25:23)<br />
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The disbelieving soul will then be handed in his left hand and from behind his back, his written record which was kept by angels who noted his every deed in his earthly life.<br />
<br />
“But as for he who is given his record in his left hand, he will say: ‘Oh, I wish I had not been given my record, and had not known what is my account.’” (Quran 69:25-26)<br />
<br />
“But as for he who is given his record behind his back, he will cry out for his destruction.” (Quran 84:10-11)<br />
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Finally, he will be made to enter Hell:<br />
<br />
“And those who disbelieved will be driven to Hell in groups until, when they reach it, its gates are opened and its keepers will say: ‘Did there not come to you messengers from yourselves, reciting to you the verses of your Lord and warning you of the meeting of this Day of yours?’ They will say: ‘Yes, but the word (i.e., decree) of punishment has come into effect upon the disbelievers.’” (Quran 39:71)<br />
<br />
The first to enter Hell will be the pagans, followed by those Jews and Christians who corrupted the true religion of their prophets.[7] Some will be driven to Hell, others will fall in it, snatched by hooks.[8] At that point, the disbeliever will wish that he had could have been turned into dust, rather than reap the bitter fruits of his evil works.<br />
<br />
“Indeed, We have warned you of a near punishment on the Day when a man will observe what his hands have put forth and the disbeliever will say: ‘Oh, I wish that I were dust!’” (Quran 78:40)<br />
<br />
<br />
The Unbeliever and Hell<br />
<br />
Hell will receive the faithless with its fury and roar:<br />
<br />
“…and We have prepared for those who deny the Hour, a Blaze. When it [Hellfire] sees them from a distant place, they will hear its fury and roaring.” (Quran 25:11-12)<br />
<br />
When they near it, they will anticipate their shackles and their destiny as fuel:<br />
<br />
“Indeed, We have prepared for the disbelievers chains and shackles and a blaze.” (Quran 76:4)<br />
<br />
“Indeed, with Us are shackles and burning fire.” (Quran 73:12)<br />
<br />
Angels will rush at God’s command to seize and shackle him:<br />
<br />
“Seize him and shackle him.” (Quran 69:30)<br />
<br />
“…and We will put shackles on the necks of those who disbelieved.” (Quran 34:33)<br />
<br />
Bound in chains…<br />
<br />
“…a chain whereof the length is seventy cubits.” (Quran 69:32)<br />
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…he will be dragged along:<br />
<br />
“When iron collars will be rounded over their necks, and the chains, they shall be dragged along.” (Quran 40:71)<br />
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While they are being tied down, chained, and dragged to be thrown into Hell, they will hear its rage:<br />
<br />
“And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination. When they are thrown into it, they hear from it a [dreadful] inhaling while it boils up. It almost bursts with rage....” (Quran 67:6-8)<br />
<br />
Since they will be driven from the great plain of gathering, naked and hungry, they will beg the inhabitants of Paradise for water:<br />
<br />
“And the companions of the Fire will call to the companions of Paradise: ‘Pour upon us some water, or from whatever God has provided you.’ They will say: ‘Indeed God has forbidden them both to the disbelievers.’” (Quran 7:50)<br />
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At the same time the faithful in Paradise will be received with honor, made comfortable, and served with delicious banquets, the disbeliever will dine in Hell:<br />
<br />
“Then indeed, you, the stray, the deniers, will be eating from trees of zaqqoom and filling your bellies with it.” (Quran 56:51-53)<br />
<br />
Zaqqoom: a tree whose roots are in the bottom of Hell and which branches into its other levels; its fruit resembles the heads of the devils:<br />
<br />
“Is that (Paradise) better as hospitality or the tree of zaqqoom? Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers. Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire, its emerging fruits as if it was heads of the devils. And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.” (Quran 37:62-66)<br />
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The wicked will have other food to eat as well, some that chokes,[1] and some like dry, thorny bushes.[2]<br />
<br />
“Nor any food except from the (foul) discharge of wounds; none will eat it except the sinners.” (Quran 69:36-37)<br />
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And to wash down their melancholy meals, an extremely cold mix of their own pus, blood, sweat and wound discharge[3] as well as boiling, scolding water which dissolves their intestines:<br />
<br />
“…and are given to drink scalding water that will sever their intestines.” (Quran 47:15)<br />
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The clothing of the denizens of Hell will be made of fire and pitch:<br />
<br />
“...but those who disbelieved will have cut out for them garments of fire.” (Quran 22:19)<br />
<br />
“Their garments of liquid pitch and their faces covered by the Fire.” (Quran 14:50)<br />
<br />
Their sandals,[4] bed, and canopies will likewise be made of fire;[5] a punishment encapsulating the entire body, from heedless head to transgressing toe:<br />
<br />
“Then pour over his head from the torment of scalding water.” (Quran 44:48)<br />
<br />
“On the Day the punishment will cover them from above them and from below their feet and it is said: ‘Taste what you used to do.’” (Quran 29:55)<br />
<br />
Their punishment in Hell will vary according to their disbelief and other sins.<br />
<br />
“By no means! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher. And what can make you know what is the Crusher? It is the fire of God, [eternally] fueled, which mounts directed at the hearts. Indeed, it [Hellfire] will be closed down upon them. In extended columns.” (Quran 104:5-9)<br />
<br />
Every time the skin will burn through, it will be replenished with new skin:<br />
<br />
“Indeed, those who disbelieve in Our verses – We will drive them into a Fire. Every time their skins are roasted through, We will replace them with other skins so they may taste the punishment. Indeed, God is ever Exalted in Might and Wise.” (Quran 4:56)<br />
<br />
Worst of all, the punishment will keep increasing:<br />
<br />
“So taste [the penalty], and never will We increase you except in torment.” (Quran 78:30)<br />
<br />
The psychological effect of this punishing chastisement will be tremendous. A chastisement so severe that its sufferers will cry out for it to be multiplied on those who led them astray:<br />
<br />
“They will say: ‘Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us – increase for him double punishment in the Fire.’” (Quran 38:61)<br />
<br />
The daring will make their first attempt to break out, but:<br />
<br />
“And for them are maces of iron. Every time they want to get out of it from anguish, they will be returned to it, and [it will be said]: ‘Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire!’” (Quran 22:21-22)<br />
<br />
After failing several times, they will seek assistance from Iblees, the Great Satan himself.<br />
<br />
“And Satan will say when the matter has been concluded: ‘Indeed, God had promised you the promise of truth. And I promised you, but I betrayed you. But I had no authority over you except that I invited you, and you responded to me. So do not blame me; but blame yourselves. I cannot be called to your aid, nor can you be called to my aid. Indeed, I deny your association of me [with God] before. Indeed, for the wrongdoers is a painful punishment.’” (Quran 14:22)<br />
<br />
Giving up on Satan, they will turn to the angels guarding Hell to get their torment reduced, even if just for a day:<br />
<br />
“And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell: ‘Supplicate your Lord to lighten for us [even] one day from the punishment.?” (Quran 40:49)<br />
<br />
Awaiting the response for as long as God wills, the guards will come back and ask:<br />
<br />
“‘Did there not come to you your messengers with clear proofs?’ They will say, ‘Yes.’ They (Hell’s keepers) will reply: ‘Then supplicate yourselves, but the supplication of the disbelievers is nothing but (an exercise in) futility.’” (Quran 40:50)<br />
<br />
Losing hope in the reduction of punishment, they will seek death. This time they will turn to the Hell’s Chief Keeper, the angel, Malik, pleading to him for forty years:<br />
<br />
“And they will call: ‘O Malik, let your Lord put an end to us!...’” (Quran 43:77)<br />
<br />
His curt rebuttal after a thousand years will be:<br />
<br />
“…Indeed, you will remain.” (Quran 43:77)<br />
<br />
Eventually, they will return to He Whom they refused to turn to in this world, asking for one last chance:<br />
<br />
“They will say, ‘Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame us, and we were a people astray. Our Lord, remove us from it, and if we were to return [to evil], we would indeed be wrongdoers.’” (Quran 23:106-107)<br />
<br />
God’s respond will be thus:<br />
<br />
“Remain despised therein and do not speak to Me.” (Quran 23:108)<br />
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The pain from this response will be worse than their fiery torment. For the disbeliever will know his stay in Hell will be for an eternity, his omission from Paradise absolute and final:<br />
<br />
“Indeed, those who disbelieve and commit wrong – never will God forgive them, nor will He guide them to a path except the path of Hell; they will abide therein forever. And that, for God, is easy.” (Quran 4:168-169)<br />
<br />
The greatest deprivation and sorrow for an unbeliever will be spiritual: he will be veiled from God and will be deprived of seeing Him:<br />
<br />
“No! Indeed, from their Lord, that Day, they will be partitioned.” (Quran 83:15)<br />
<br />
Just like they refused to “see” Him in this life, they will be separated from God in the next life. The faithful will jeer at them.<br />
<br />
“So Today, those who believed are laughing at the disbelievers, on adorned couches, observing. Have the disbelievers [not] been rewarded [this Day] for what they used to do?” (Quran 83:34-36)<br />
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Their total despair and grief will culminate when death is brought in the form of a ram and slaughtered in front of them, so they know no refuge will ever be found in a final dissolution.<br />
<br />
“And warn them, (O Muhammad), of the Day of Regret, when the matter will be concluded; and yet they are heedless, and they do not believe!” (Quran 19:39)<br />
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<br />
Conclusion<br />
<br />
Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, who passed away in 632, related:<br />
<br />
“This world is a prison for the believer, but for the disbeliever it is a Paradise. While for the disbeliever, the Hereafter will be a prison, but for the believer, it will be his Paradise.”<br />
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Once, in the early period of Islam, a poor Christian happened upon one of the great scholars of Islam, who was at the time mounted upon a fine horse and clad in fine garments. The Christian recited to the well-to-do Muslim the hadeeth quoted above, before remarking: “Yet I stand before you a non-Muslim, poor and destitute in this world, while you are a Muslim, rich and prosperous.” The scholar of Islam replied: “Indeed so. But if you knew the reality of what might await you (of eternal punishment) in the Hereafter, you would consider yourself now to be in Paradise by comparison. And if you knew the reality of what might await me (of eternal bliss) in the Hereafter, you would consider me now to be in prison by comparison.”<br />
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Thus, it is from the great mercy and justice of God that he created Heaven and Hell. Knowledge of the Hellfire serves to dissuade man from wrong-doing while a glimpse into the treasures of Paradise incites him towards good deeds and righteousness. Those who deny their Lord, work evil and are unrepentant will enter Hell: a place of real pain and suffering. While the reward for righteousness is the place of unimaginable physical beauty and perfection that is His Paradise.<br />
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Often, people testify to the goodness of their own souls by claiming that any good they do is purely and solely out of a genuine love of God or to live by a universal moral and virtuous code, and for that, they do not need any sticks or carrots. But when God speaks to man in the Quran, He does so knowing the fickleness of his soul. The delights of Paradise are real, physical, tangible delights. Man can begin to appreciate just how desirable the perfect, abundant and unending food, clothing and homes of Paradise can be precisely because he is aware of how satisfying and sweet those things can be in this present reality.<br />
<br />
“Beautified for men is the love of things they covet: women, children, hoards of gold and silver, branded beautiful horses, cattle and well-tilled land. Such is the pleasure of the present life; but with Allah is the excellent return (to Paradise).” (Quran 3:14)<br />
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Likewise, man can begin to appreciate just how tortuous and terrifying Hellfire and its furnishings could be precisely because he is aware of how awful a burning by fire can be in this world. So, the journey of the soul after death, as described to us in vivid detail by God and His Prophet, Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, should and must serve as nothing but an incentive to what all of humanity surely and truly recognizes as its noble purpose: the worship and service of its Creator in selfless love, awe and gratitude. After all,<br />
<br />
“…they were not commanded except that they should worship Allah (alone), being sincere to the upright religion (of Islam).” (Quran 98:5)<br />
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But, as for those many multitudes amongst mankind who, throughout the ages, neglect their moral duty to their Lord God and their fellow man, let then not forget that:<br />
<br />
“Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So whoever is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, it is indeed he who has succeeded. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion.” (Quran 3:185)</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-5453431447904139302011-05-09T04:23:00.001-07:002011-05-09T04:23:43.023-07:00Laylatul qadr the night of power better than thousand months<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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Crowning Glory<br />
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Laylatul Qadr is the crowning glory of the holy month of Ramadhaan. It is associated with the sending down of the Qur’an Majeed, the last Book of Allah on His last<br />
<br />
Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), for the guidance of mankind. The Qur’an Majeed describes this Night.<br />
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“We have indeed revealed this (message) in the Night of Power: And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand<br />
<br />
months. Therein come down the Angels and the Spirit (Jibraeel) by Allah’s permission, on every errand: Peace! This until the rise of Morn!” (Surah 97)<br />
<br />
The Night of Power is the night of spiritual bliss. Our Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is reported to have said concerning Ramadhaan:<br />
<br />
“Verily this month has come to you; and therein is a night which is better than a thousand Months. Whosoever is deprived of it, is deprived of all good; and none is<br />
<br />
deprived of its good except a totally unfortunate person”. (Ibn Majah)<br />
“Whosoever stands up (in prayer) at the Night of Power out of faith and hopeful of reward, all his past sins will be forgiven.”(Targhib)<br />
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Better than a thousand months<br />
<br />
A thousand months are equivalent to 83 years and 4 months. Fortunate is the person who spends this night in prayer. The man or woman, who prays for the whole night<br />
<br />
during this Night, will deserve blessings and reward for the period as if he or she had been praying for eighty three years and four months consecutively. Since the Night<br />
<br />
of Power is better than one thousand months no one can actually measure the extent as to how much better it is.<br />
<br />
Exclusive<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “Laylatul Qadr has been bestowed by Allah to my Ummah (People). It was not given to any people<br />
<br />
before this.” (Dur-Mansoor).<br />
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How manifest and replete the special bounties and mercies of Allah Ta’ala are upon this Ummat is quite really beyond imagination. It will therefore be extremely foolish<br />
<br />
to allow ourselves to be deprived of these great blessings at the expense of sheer laziness and a few hours of extra sleep.<br />
<br />
Which Night is it?<br />
<br />
Although there are different reports in different traditions regarding the exact night, it is almost unanimous that the blessed night occurs in one of the last ten nights of<br />
<br />
Ramadhaan and more probably in one of the last ten odd nights i.e. 2lst, 23rd, 25th 27th or 29th night.<br />
<br />
The popular opinion is, however, in favour of the 27th Night of Ramadhaan but that is not absolutely certain. The traditions indicate that it is to be sought in one of the last<br />
<br />
ten nights and preferably in the last three odd nights. It was therefore the practice of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and his companions to make I’tikaaf<br />
<br />
in the Mosque for the whole time offering Divine service during the last ten days of Ramadhaan.<br />
<br />
Hazrath Aisha (Radhiallaahu Anha) reported that the Apostle of Allah said: “Search for the Blessed Night in the odd (nights) from the last ten (nights) of Ramadhaan”<br />
<br />
(Bukhari).<br />
<br />
Hazrath Aisha has narrated another saying:<br />
“I asked: O Messenger of Allah! Tell me if I were to find a Night of Power, what should I recite therein?” Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)<br />
<br />
advised her to recite:<br />
<br />
Al-laa-hum-ma in-na-ka ‘afoow-wan tu-hib-bul-’af wa fa-fu ‘an-ni.<br />
O Allah! You are Forgiving, You love forgiveness, so forgive me. (Bukhari).<br />
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Special attention should therefore be given to the excessive recitation of this dua on the blessed night. Furthermore one may engage in lengthy rakaats of Tahajjud salaat,<br />
<br />
Tilaawat of the Qur’an? Dua, Zikr, etc.<br />
<br />
The worship and the vigil of the Night of Power are a treat to the soul. The heart tends to melt into tears of heartfelt gratitude. The body is in a state of angelic ecstasy<br />
<br />
The soul strives to reach nearer to Almighty Allah. In this holy month of Ramadhaan let us strive to seek the Night of Power and its bliss. May Allah reward us with His<br />
<br />
bountiful blessings. Aameen.<br />
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<br />
<br />
Lailat-ul-Qadr - The night of Power<br />
<br />
In this night (27th of Ramadan), the Holy Quran was sent down from LOH-E-MEHFOOZ (the Preserved Tablet) to the earth. Messenger of ALLAH (Blessings of<br />
<br />
Allah and peace be on him) told us to search for Shab-e-Qadr in the odd numbered nights, in the last ten days of Ramzan. So, the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night of<br />
<br />
Ramadan could be Shab-e-Qadr.<br />
<br />
Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that Rasool Allah peace be upon him said, "Look for Lailat-Ul-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadhan." (Bukhari)<br />
<br />
Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that as much Rasool Allah peace be upon him tried (Ibadat) in the last Ashra (ten days) of Ramadhan, did not try in any of the<br />
<br />
Ashra." (Muslim)<br />
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Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that I asked Rasool Allah peace be upon him, "If I find Lailatul Qadar then what should I do? HE peace be upon him said, recite this<br />
<br />
Dua."ALLAH HUMMA INNAKA A’FUVUN TOHIB BUL AFVA FA’AFU ANNI" (Tirmidhi)<br />
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Dear visitors, please take advantage of this night, from sunset till sunrise. Offer nawafil (prayers), recite QUR'AAN, do repent (Istaghfar), and Pray for pardon, recite<br />
<br />
many many Salawat (Darood Sharif & Salaam) and make benediction (Dua'as).<br />
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Special DU’AA of Lailatul QADR:<br />
"ALLAH HUMMA INNAKA A’FUVUN TOHIB BUL AFVA FA’AFU ANNI" (Tirmidhi)<br />
"O Allah! You are the Forgiver and You like forgiving so forgive me”<br />
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21st Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 1st night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr<br />
<br />
1) Pray 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t) (2 cycles of 2 raka' each).<br />
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA recite Surah QADR (Inna anzalna .. )once and Surah IKHLAS (Qul-hu-wal-lah..) once. After completion recite<br />
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SALAAT-O-SALAAM (Durood Sharif) seventy (70) times. Benefit: Insha Allah, Angels will pray for forgivenss for that person.<br />
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2) Offer 2 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t)<br />
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS three times. After completion of this salah, recite any Astaghfar seventy times.<br />
Astaghfar: "Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub A'laiyya Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem" OR "Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh"<br />
Benefit: Effective for forgivness of sins.<br />
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3) In this night (21st), recite Surah QADR 21 times.<br />
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23rd Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 2nd night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr<br />
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1) Offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t) (2 sets of 2 raka’ each)<br />
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS three times.<br />
Benefit: Effective for forgivness of sins.<br />
<br />
2) Offer 8 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’) (4 sets of 2 raka’ each)<br />
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR and Surah IKHLAS once. After completion of this salah (namaaz) recite the third kalima (Kalima Tamjeed) 70<br />
<br />
times. After that, plead to Allah Almighty for forgiveness of sins.<br />
Kalima Tamjeed: "Subhan Allahi Wal Hamdu Lillahi Wa La ilaaha illal laho Walla Hu Akbar.Wala Haowla Wala Quwwata illa Billa Hil Aliyil Azeem".<br />
Benefit: Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), Allah will forgive whoever performs this prayer<br />
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3) In the 23rd night recite Surah YAASEEN once and Surah RAHMAAN once.<br />
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25th Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 3rd night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr<br />
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1) In this night offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t) (2 sets of 2 raka’ each)<br />
After Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR one time and Surah IKHLAS five times in each raka’. After completion of this salat recite the first Kalima Tayyab 100 times.<br />
Kalima Tayyab: "Laa ilaaha illal Laho Mohammadur Rasoolullah".<br />
Benifit: Insha Allah, Allah Tala will give him/her unlimited Sawab (good Deeds)<br />
<br />
<br />
2) Offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’) (2 sets of 2 raka’ each)<br />
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR three times and Surah IKHLAS three times. After completion of this salah, recite any Astaghfar 70 times.<br />
Astaghfar: "Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub A'laiyya Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem" OR "Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh"<br />
Benefit: This salat is good for the pardoning of sins.<br />
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3.Offer two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).<br />
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS fifteen times. After Salat, recite the second Kalima (Kalima-e-Shahaadat) 70 times.<br />
Kalima Shaadat: "Ashadu Anlaa ilaaha illal Lahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Mohammadan Abduhu Wa Rasoolohu". Benefit: The reward of this namaaz is freedom from the<br />
<br />
punishment of the grave.<br />
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4) Recite Surah Dukhan. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah) they will be granted freedom from the punishment of grave.<br />
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5) Recite Surah Fath seven times. Beneficial for the fulfillment of desires and wishes.<br />
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27th Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 4th night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr<br />
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1) In the 27th night, pray 12 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’) (3 set of 4 raka’ each)<br />
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah IIKHLAS fifteen times. After salah recite any Astaghfar 70 times.<br />
Astaghfar: "Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub A'laiyya Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem" OR "Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh"<br />
Benefit: Inhsa Allah, Allah tala will give sawab equal to Ibadah of Ambiya Karam's (Messengers of Allah) Ibadah.<br />
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2) Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).<br />
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA recite Surah QADR 3 times and Surah IKHLAS 27 times, and plead to Allah for the forgiveness of sins.<br />
Benefit: Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), the Allah Almighty will forgive all their previous sins.<br />
<br />
3) Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (2 sets of 2 raka’ each).<br />
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah TAKAASUR once and Surah IKHLAS three times.<br />
Benefit: Whoever offers this salah, they will be saved from hardship at the time of death, and Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), they will be freed from the punishment of the<br />
<br />
grave.<br />
<br />
4) Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).<br />
In each raka’, after Surahh FATIHA, recite Surah IKHLAS seven times and after salah recite this seventy times:<br />
"ASTAGHFIRUL LAA HAL AZEEMAL LAZEE LAA ILAAHA ILLA HUWAL HAIY YUL QAYYOOMU WA ATOOBU ILAIH"<br />
Benfit: Before the person gets up from the praying area, Allah Almighty will pardon them and their parents, and Allah Almighty will Command the angels to adorn the<br />
<br />
Paradise for them and it is said that they will not die until they see the blessings (ne'mat) of Paradise with their own eyes.<br />
<br />
5) Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).<br />
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah ALAM’NASHRAH once, Surah IKHLAS three times and after salah, recite Surah QADR 27 times.<br />
Benefit: Effecive for unlimited Sawab of Ibadah.<br />
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6) Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (1 set of 4 raka’).<br />
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA' recite Surah QADR three times and Surah IKHLAS fifty times and after completion of this salah (namaaz), recite this once in<br />
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prostration (sajdah):<br />
"SUBHAAN ALLAAHI WAL HAMDU LILLAAHI WALAA ILAAHA ILLAL LAAHU WALLAA HU AKBAR"<br />
Benefit: After that whatever wish one may have, either worldly or religious, may be pleased. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), their supplication will be fulfilled.<br />
<br />
7) In this night, recite Surah Mulk 7 times. It is good for freeing from punishment.<br />
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29th Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 5th night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr<br />
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1) Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (2 sets of 2 raka’ each).<br />
In every raka’, after Surah FATIHA recite Surah QADR once and Surahh IKHLAS three times. After salah, recite Surah ALAM’NASHRAH 70 times.<br />
Benefit: Efective for the completion of Imaan.<br />
<br />
2) Offer four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (2 sets of 2 raka’ each).<br />
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS five times. After salah, recite SALAAT-O-SALAAM (Darood Sharif) 100 times.<br />
Benefit: Effective for forgiveness of sins.<br />
<br />
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3) Recite Surah WAAQIAH seven times. Beneficial for increase in Rizq.<br />
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In any night of RAMAZAN-UL-MUBARAK, after taraavih recite Surah QADR seven times. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), the one who does so, will be saved from all<br />
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troubles and afflictions.<br />
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On this great night it's of great benefit to perform Salat-Ul-Tasbih.<br />
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Salatul Tasbih<br />
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For forgiveness of All Sins<br />
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Benefits of Salat-Ul-Tasbih<br />
Our Beloved Prophet Mohammed (Sallallaho Alihiwassallam) said to his uncle (father’s brother) Sayyiduna Abbass (may Allah be pleased with him) Oh uncle shall I not<br />
<br />
give you Shall I not grant you Shall I not award you Shall I not do mercy on you When you do 10 things Allah will forgive your sins: of the future and of the past; new and<br />
<br />
old; those you have forgotten and those you did knowingly; big and small; hidden and revealed. Then he (Sallallaho Alihiwassallam) explained the taught the way to pray<br />
<br />
Salatul Tasbih and then said if you can pray this salah once a day, if you can not pray once a day then every Friday, and even if this is not possible then once a month and<br />
<br />
even if this is not possible then once a year and even if this is not possible then at least once in a lifetime (Abu’Dawood & Tirimzi)<br />
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How to perform Salatul Tasbih?<br />
This salaat (namaz) is offered in four rakat at a time and can be read in any part of the day and night besides Zawal and Sunrise and Sunset makrooh times, keeping in<br />
<br />
mind the forbidden times for performing Salat (namaaz). But is is preferred before Zuhr (Fatawa Alamgeeri)<br />
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The Tasbih to be read in Salaat-Ul-Tasbeeh:<br />
" Subhaan Allahi Wal Hamdulillahi Wa Laa ilaha illal Laahu Wallahu Akbar "<br />
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Method:<br />
Goal is to recite above Tasbih 300 times in Four Rakah with the following method.<br />
In the first rakaat, after reading Sana "Subhaana Kallahumma...", read the above tasbih 15 times.<br />
Now recite Aaoz "Aoozubillah...", Bismillah "Bismillah...", Then read sura Fatiha and a Surah or minimum of three small Ayayhs then read the tasbih 10 times again.<br />
Go to ruku saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar), after reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times in Ruku.<br />
Saying "Samee Allahu Liman Hamidah Rabbana Lakal Hamdh" get up from ruku to qiyam position.<br />
Now read the tasbih 10 times.<br />
Go to Sajdah saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar) and after reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal A'la" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times in Sajdah.<br />
Now go after first Sajdah go to Jalsa (sitting position) saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar). Sitting in Jalsa read tasbih 10 times.<br />
Go to sajda again saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar) and after reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal A'la" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times in Sajdah again.<br />
Get up to begin 2nd rakat saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar).<br />
Do rakah #2 in same fashion, but before reading Bismillah "Bismillah...", and Surah Fatiha, read the tasbih 15 times. Follow the rest as you did in first Rakat.<br />
After second Sajdah of Second Rakat sit in Qaidah Oola (first sitting) read Attahiyat, Durood and Dua then get up for 3rd rakaat without saying Salam.<br />
Begin third Rakat, just like the first Rakat, with Sana "Subhaana Kallahumma...", read the above tasbih 15 times. Follow the rest as you did in first Rakat untill you sit for<br />
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Qaidah Akihra (last sitting) after second sajdah of fourth Rakah.<br />
In Qaidah Akihra Attahiyat, Durood, Dua finish Salah with Salam.<br />
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Special notes for Salat-Ul-Tasbih:<br />
1) Do not count loudly. It will break Salah<br />
2) Do not count on fingers or by holding a Bead Tasbih in hand. It is Makruh.<br />
3) You may count by pressing the fingers as a reminder. For example if you are in Ruku. You me press pinky of your right hand first for the first count, then the finger<br />
<br />
next to it for second count, then the middle finger for third count, following this method untill you reach the pinky of left hand will give you an exact count of ten. Use the<br />
<br />
same method in Qayam, Sajdah and Jalsa.<br />
4) If missed a count then make it up in the next posture. For example if forgot to recite Tasbih after Surah in Qayam. Then you may recite Tasbish 20 times instead of 10<br />
<br />
in Rukuh after "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem". Missed Tasbih cannot be recited in Qayam after ruku and Jalsa between Sajdah. If you missed the Tasbih in Ruku then<br />
<br />
recite 20 in the first Sajdah instead of the Qayam after rukuh. Similarly if missed the Tasbih in first Sajdah then do not make it up in Jalsa. Instead recite missed tasbih in<br />
<br />
the second Sajdah. If Tasbih has been missed in last sajdah of second or fourth Rakah then you can recite the missed ones before Attahiyat in Qaidah.<br />
5) If you miss a wajib in Salah and have to do Sajdah Sahaw. You dont have to recite Tasbih in Sajdah sahoo, since the 300 count has been estalished. But if you had<br />
<br />
missed Tasbih in any of the postures and remeber it now. Then you may recite the missed Tasbih in Sajdah Sahaw now.<br />
6) It is preferable to recite after Surah Fatiha Sura Takathuur in the first raka’, Surah Wal A’sr in the second raka’, Surah Kaferoon (qul ya aiyuhal Kafiroon) in the third<br />
<br />
and Surah Akhlas (Qul hu Allah-hu ahd) in the fourth raka’. If one does not remember these surah they can recite the ones they prefer.<br />
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May Allah accept this dua’ (supplication) for the sake of the trustworthy PROPHET MOHAMMED (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him)<br />
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LAILATUL-QADR<br />
Its excellence is great, since in this night the Noble Qur'aan was sent down, which leads one who clings to it, to the path of honour and nobility, and raises him to the<br />
<br />
summit of distinction and everlasting life. The Muslims who adhere strictly to the Sunnah of Allaah's Messenger SAW do not raise flags on this night, nor suspend<br />
<br />
colourful decorations. Rather they vie in standing during it (Lailatul-Qadr) in Prayer out of sincere faith and hoping for reward. Here, O Muslim, are the Qur'aanic Aayaat<br />
<br />
and authentic prophetic ahaadeeth referring to this night:<br />
<br />
* Its excellence<br />
<br />
As regards its excellence it is more than sufficient to mention that Lailatul-Qadr is better than a thousand months, He, the Mighty and Majestic, says:<br />
<br />
" Verily! We have sent it (this Qur'aan) down in the Night of Decree (Lailatul-Qadr). And what will make you know what the Night of Decree is? The Night of Decree<br />
<br />
is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rooh (i.e. Gabriel) by Allaah's Permission with all Decrees, Peace! until the appearance of dawn."<br />
<br />
(Al-Qadr 97: 1-5)<br />
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And in it every decreed matter for the year is conveyed, He, the Most High says:<br />
<br />
" We sent it (this Qur'aan) down on a blessed Night. Verily, We are ever warning (mankind of Our Torment). Therein (that Night) is decreed every matter of ordainment.<br />
<br />
Amran (i.e. a command or this Qur'aan or His Decree of every matter) from Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messenger). (As) a Mercy from your Lord. Verily!<br />
<br />
He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower." (Ad-Dukhaan 44: 3-6)<br />
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* When is it?<br />
<br />
It is reported from the Prophet SAW that it is within the twenty-first, twenty-third, twenty-fifth, twenty-seventh, twenty-ninth or the last night of Ramadhan.<br />
<br />
Imaam ash-Shaafi'ee, rahimahullaah, said: To me it is as the Prophet SAW used to answer according to the question posed, it would be said to him: "Shall I seek it in such<br />
<br />
and such night?" So he would reply: "Seek it in such and such night." And Allaah knows best. (Reported from him by al-Baghawee in Sharhus-Sunnah)<br />
<br />
The most correct saying is that it occurs in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadhan and this is shown by the hadeeth of 'Aa'ishah, RA, who said: "Allaah<br />
<br />
Messenger SAW used to practice I'tikaaf in the last ten nights and say: 'Seek out Lailatul-Qadr in the (odd nights) of the last ten days of Ramadhan." (Bukhari, Muslim )<br />
<br />
However if the servant is too weak or unable, then he should at least not let the last seven days pass him by, due to what is reported from 'Ibn 'Umar, who said: Allaah's<br />
<br />
Messenger SAW said: "Seek it in the last ten, and if one of you is too weak or unable then let him not allow that to make him miss the final seven." (Bukhari, Muslim)<br />
<br />
This explains his, SAW saying: "I see that your dreams are in agreement (that it is in the last seven) so he who wishes to seek it out then let him seek it in the last seven."<br />
<br />
(Bukhari)<br />
<br />
It is also known from the Sunnah, that knowledge of the exact night upon which Lailatul-Qadr falls was taken up because the people argued, 'Ubaadah ibn as-Saamit, RA<br />
<br />
said: The Prophet SAW came out intending to tell us about Lailatul-Qadr, however two men were arguing and he said: "I came out to inform you about Lailatul-Qadr but<br />
<br />
so and so, and, so and so were arguing, so it was raised up, and perhaps that is better for you, so seek it on the (twenty) ninth and (twenty) seventh and the (twenty)<br />
<br />
fifth." (Bukhari)<br />
<br />
Some ahaadeeth indicate that Lailatul-Qadr is in the last ten nights, while others indicate that it is in the odd nights of the last ten, so the first are general and the second<br />
<br />
more particular, and the particular has to be given priority over the general. Other ahaadeeth state that it is in the last seven - and these are restricted by mention of one<br />
<br />
who is too weak or unable. So there is no confusion, all the ahaadeeth agree and are not contradictory.<br />
<br />
In conclusion: The Muslim should seek out Lailatul-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten: the night of the twenty-first (the night before the twenty-first day), the<br />
<br />
twenty-third, the twenty-fifth, the twenty-seventh and the twenty-ninth. If he is too weak or unable to seek it out in all the odd nights, then let him seek it out in the odd<br />
<br />
nights of the last seven: the night of the twenty-fifth, the twenty-seventh and the twenty-ninth. And Allaah knows best.<br />
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* How should a Muslim seek Lailatul-Qadr?<br />
<br />
One who misses this blessed night then he has missed much good for no one misses it except one from whom it is withheld. Therefore it is recommended that the Muslim<br />
<br />
who is eager to be obedient to Allaah should stand in Prayer during this night out of Eemaan and hoping for the great reward, since if he does this, Allaah will forgive his<br />
<br />
previous sins.<br />
<br />
He SAW said: "Whoever stands in (Prayer) in Lailatul-Qadr out of Eemaan and seeking reward then his previous sins are forgiven." (Bukhari)<br />
<br />
It is recommended to supplicate a great deal in it, it is reported from 'Aa'ishah, RA that she said: "O Messenger of Allaah! What if I knew which night Lailatul-Qadr was,<br />
<br />
then what should I say in it?" He said: "Say: Allaahumma innaka 'affuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'annee." (O Allaah you are the one who pardons greatly, and loves to<br />
<br />
pardon, so pardon me.) (at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)<br />
<br />
O brother! You know the importance of this night, so stand in Prayer in the last ten nights, in worship, detaching oneself from the women, ordering your family with this,<br />
<br />
and increasing in actions of obedience and worship in it.<br />
<br />
From 'Aa'ishah, RA who said: "The Prophet SAW used to tighten his waist-wrapper (izaar) - (meaning detached himself from his wives in order to worship, and exerted<br />
<br />
himself in seeking Lailatul-Qadr), spend the night in worship, and wake the family in the last ten nights." (Bukhari, Muslim)<br />
<br />
From 'Aa'ishah, RA: "Allaah's Messenger SAW used to exert himself in the last ten nights more than he would at other times." (Muslim)<br />
<br />
* Its sign<br />
<br />
[Many people believe in all sorts of superstitions about Lailatul-Qadr, and false beliefs from them are that the trees prostrate, and buildings sleep! And these things are<br />
<br />
clearly futile and baseless.] Allaah's Messenger SAW described the morning after Lailatul-Qadr, so that the Muslim may know which day it is. From Ubayy, RA who<br />
<br />
said: that he SAW said: "On the morning following Lailatul-Qadr the sun rises not having any rays, as if it were a brass dish, until it rises up." (Muslim, Abu Dawood,<br />
<br />
at-Tarmidhi, Ibn Majah)<br />
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From Abu Hurairah, RA who said: "We were discussing Lailatul-Qadr in the presence of Allaah's Messenger SAW, so he said: 'Which of you remembers (the night)<br />
<br />
when the moon arose and was like half a plate?'" (Muslim) [Qaadi 'Iyaad said: "It contains an indication that it was towards the end of the month - since the moon does<br />
<br />
not appear like that when it arises except towards the end of the month."]<br />
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From Ibn 'Abbaas, RA who said: Allaah's Messenger SAW said: "Lailatul-Qadr is calm and pleasant, neither hot nor cold, the sun arises on its morning being feeble and<br />
<br />
red." (at-Tayaalisee, Ibn Khuzaimah, al-Bazzaar with hasan isnaad)<br />
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Let us seek abundance rewards from our Creator by performing extra actions in these last few days of the noble month of Ramadhan as it could be our last...</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-85140310545197715092011-05-09T04:22:00.000-07:002011-05-09T04:22:05.910-07:00The hajj annual pilgrimage to mecca<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">The hajj annual pilgrimage to mecca</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243643" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Hajj is an important cornerstone of Islam. It is a great worship and an important responsibility which must be discharged by those who are able, irrespective of age or gender. If Hajj becomes wajib but is not performed the person dies the death of a Jew or a Christian and will be raised on the day of judgement as a Jew or a Christian. One who performs Hajj is blessed with the forgiveness of all his sins and he becomes as pure as he was when he was born. Thus it is the duty of all to discharge this important responsibility and not to be negligent about it. For the Hajj to be accepted it should be performed as per the rules ordained by the shariat (Islamic law). Hence this booklet has been published according to the edicts of four maraaje who are followed by majority of the people: Agha Khoei, Agha Khomeini, Agha Khamenei and Agha Seestani.<br />
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Persons on whom Hajj is wajib:<br />
<br />
Hajj becomes wajib on anyone who fulfills the following requirements:<br />
Is baligh.<br />
Is sane.<br />
Is free.<br />
Has enough time to go to Makkah and perform all the rites of Hajj.<br />
Has enough money for travel and other Hajj related expenses. Example: Food, accommodation, qurbani, etc.<br />
Should have enough money to give to his dependents so that they can meet their requirements until his return from Hajj.<br />
Security i.e. there should be no danger to the pilgrim's life, wealth or honor throughout the journey.<br />
Should be healthy enough to perform all the rites of Hajj. He should not have such an illness or weakness that he cannot bear the difficulties of the journey.<br />
On return from Hajj he should be able to earn for himself and his dependants.<br />
<br />
Rule:<br />
<br />
Hajj will also become wajib if someone else gives you money to meet your Hajj expenses and once you've performed such a Hajj, Hajj will never be obligatory upon you ever again, even if at a later date you are financially able to perform Hajj yourself. Example: A father pays for his baligha daughters' Hajj expenses.<br />
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Important Note:<br />
If the parents have not performed Hajj, Hajj still remains obligatory on the able son/daughter because it is not wajib to pay for the expenses of the Hajj of ones' parents or wife. Thus if a person has enough money to cover the expenses for his own Hajj only, then he must go for Hajj himself and he cannot give that money to someone else.<br />
Having unmarried sons or daughters does not remove the obligation of Hajj. Hence if a person has unmarried daughters, Hajj will remain wajib on him. Hajj is wajib on an unmarried person too.<br />
If a lady has the ability to perform Hajj, Hajj will become wajib on her even if it has not become wajib on her husband. There is no condition of a mehram accompanying a woman for her Hajj. Thus a woman can go for Hajj even without the company of a mehram on the condition that her honor will remain secure.<br />
If a person has taken a loan and the loan repayment date has not yet arrived but he has now got enough money to meet Hajj expenses he will first perform Hajj and later repay the loan. Simply being in debt does not waive Hajj. (Agha Seestani's edict in this regard is lengthy, please refer to relevant books/learned persons.)<br />
If a person has some property or assets that are above his social standing, it is wajib upon him to sell them and meet his Hajj expenses.<br />
If a lady has more jewelry than her social standing allows her to keep or she has become so old that she does not need her jewelry she must sell her jewelry and use the money to go for Hajj. Similarly if the lady has enough meher money to meet her Hajj expenses and it is possible for her to obtain her meher then it is wajib for her to demand her meher and go for Hajj.<br />
If a person has only so much money that if he pays the zakat and/or khums which are wajib on him he will not have enough money remaining for Hajj, then it is wajib upon him to pay the zakat and/or khums and Hajj will no longer be wajib on him.<br />
If someone is so old or weak that he cannot bear the difficulties of Hajj, then Hajj is not wajib on him. But if Hajj was previously wajib on him and in spite of having the ability he had not performed it, Hajj has to be performed in whichever way possible even if he is now old or weak. And if he is completely unable to perform Hajj then during his lifetime he should send someone else to perform Hajj on his behalf and if this is not possible he should make a will in this regard.<br />
If Hajj becomes wajib on a person and he dies, Hajj expenses must be set aside from the wealth he leaves behind. Without removing this sum, distributing his wealth is haraam and a sin.<br />
When Hajj becomes wajib, it is wajib to discharge the duty immediately i.e. in the same year. It is not allowed to postpone it. Hajj on behalf of the deceased should be performed during the first year after his death. (There is a possibility of delay according to Agha Seestani although this delay is against caution.)<br />
If Hajj has become wajib then it should be performed before Umra or ziyaraat. Normally the ziyaraat or Umra expenses of a number of persons are equal to the Hajj expenses of a single person. If, for example, in a family two to three persons are doing ziyaraat each with their own money, then there are less chances of Hajj becoming wajib on any one of them. But if a single person is bearing the ziyaraat expenses of two to three persons then there are more chances of Hajj becoming wajib on the expense bearer, hence it is better to consult an aalim in this regard.<br />
If someone meets the above requirements then Hajj will become wajib on him. This wajib Hajj is called "Hajj-e-Islam". It is of three types: Tamatto, Qiran and Ifrad. Of these Hajj-e-Ifrad and Hajj-e-Qiran are obligatory on those who reside within Makkah or within ninety kilometers (52 miles) of Makkah. Hence these are outside are discussion. For those residing outside these boundaries the third type of Hajj becomes wajib which is called Hajj-e-Tamatto which is the topic of our discussion. Before we delve into the details please note three things of utmost importance: Taqlid, Khums & Qiraat.<br />
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Taqlid:<br />
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Taqlid is required to follow the laws of Islam. Taqlid is to act according to the fatawa (edicts) of the most knowledgeable scholar of your time (mujtahide alam), and in all religious rulings one must strictly adhere to the marjaa. Without Taqlid all actions, especially Hajj, can become void. It is important to do Taqlid of a living scholar. Doing Taqlid of a dead scholar, however much learned and pious he was, is not permitted. Similarly one cannot continue to do Taqlid if a dead scholar according to ones own wishes. One must do Taqlid of a living scholar (who fulfils all the conditions by religion) then depending on his opinion one may continue to do Taqlid of a dead scholar.<br />
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According to Agha Seestani if the dead scholar was more knowledgeable than the living scholar then it is wajib to continue doing Taqlid of the dead scholar and this is not limited to following only those fatwas which the follower followed while that mujtahid was alive, even for new fatwas one must resort to the dead scholar.<br />
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Agha Khamenei gives his followers a choice: if they want they can follow the dead scholar or they may choose to follow the new scholar.<br />
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Important Points:<br />
Taqlid is wajib upon women too and it is not necessary for her to do Taqlid of the scholar her husband/other relatives do Taqlid of. Rather she should independently investigate and do Taqlid.<br />
If in any issue the marjaa does not give an opinion but the uses the word ehtiyate wajib (obligatory precaution), then only in this issue you may resort to the opinion of the next most knowledgeable living scholar. But if you do not know the opinion the next living scholar then you will be required to act upon the ehtiyate wajib of your marjaa.<br />
Besides ehtiyate wajib you have to follow the fatwas of your own mujtahid whether you find them easy of difficult.<br />
It is not permitted that some part of Hajj is performed according to your own mujtahid and some part not according to the fatwas of your mujtahid unless the part which does not conform to the fatwas of your mujtahid are closer to precaution (they are more difficult).<br />
You cannot rely on a book about which you do not know that it has been written according to the fatwas of your mujtahid even though the book may have been authored by an extremely reliable person, a scholar or an institution, because it is possible that this reliable person/scholar/ institution may have written the fatwas of some other mujtahid.<br />
If a person has not done Taqlid then he must do Taqlid immediately to prevent his Hajj from becoming void.<br />
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Khums:<br />
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If zakat or khums has become wajib on someone he must pay zakat/khums or else Hajj will become haraam. And if ehram is purchased from the wealth on which khums/zakat has become wajib but not been paid, Hajj will be null and void. Those who pay khums regularly would normally not have these problems for Hajj, but those who have not paid khums till now must consult the representative of his marjaa so that his Hajj will be correct. Ladies may especially note this point.<br />
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Note:<br />
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For those persons who are not doing Hajj with their own wealth but someone else is paying for their Hajj expenses:<br />
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If you are in Taqlid of Agha Khoei or Agha Seestani there is no responsibility on you even if you know the expense bearer has not paid khums on this wealth on the condition that from the time you receive the expenses till the Hajj rites are complete an entire year has not gone by.<br />
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Those doing Taqlid of Agha Khomeini and Khamenei: if you do not know whether the expense bearer has paid khums or not on your Hajj expenses then there is no responsibility on you. However, if you are sure khums was due on the money being given to you as Hajj expenses but khums has not been paid on it then you must consult a representative of Agha Khamenei so that your Hajj can be correct.<br />
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Qiraa'at:<br />
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A wajib part of Hajj is salaat of Tawaf; hence your salaat must be correct. If you are not sure that your salaat is correct please refer to a learned person or a reliable person. Make sure your Arabic pronunciation is correct. Similarly you must ensure that your wudhu and ghusl are correct. Please practice correct Arabic pronunciation of talbiya. (Normally people worry that in Hajj they will have to recite long duas in Arabic, please note that Hajj is a series of rites to be performed and there are just two things whose recital is wajib: i) talbiya and ii) salaat of Tawaf. Besides these two nothing else is wajib to be recited in Hajj.)<br />
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Method of Hajj:<br />
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Besides residents of Makkah and its neighboring areas people from all over the world perform a Hajj called Hajj-e-Tamatto, which is composed of two parts and the performance of both these parts constitute the complete Hajj. The method of Hajj by proxy, mustahab Hajj or precautionary Hajj is the same as Hajj-e-Tamatto.<br />
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In the first part of Hajj an Umra called Umra-e-Tamatto must be performed. The second part is called Hajj-e-Tamatto. Because the entire Hajj is also called Hajj-e-Tamatto and the second part is also called Hajj-e-Tamatto to avoid confusion, henceforth, the entire Hajj will be referred to as Hajj-e-Islam and the second part will be referred to as Hajj-e-Tamatto.<br />
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The first part of Hajj ie Umra-e-Tamatto is different from the Umra performed during the rest of the year which is called Umra-e-Mufrada. However during the Hajj journey Umra-e-Mufrada can also be performed (sometimes Hajj journey begins with Umra-e-Mufrada with the actual Hajj coming later on).<br />
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Umra-e-Mufrada/Tamatto at a glance:<br />
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It consists of the following waajibaat:<br />
Wearing ehram at miqaat.<br />
Tawaf i.e. to go around the kaa'ba<br />
To recite 2 rakaat salaat-e-Tawaf behind Maqame Ibrahim.<br />
Saee i.e. walking between Safa and Marwah<br />
Halaqa (shaving the head)/ taqseer (to cut of little hair)<br />
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For Umra e Mufrada only:<br />
To perform Tawaf-e-Nisa<br />
2 rakaat salaat of Tawaf-e-Nisa<br />
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Method of Umra-e-Tamatto in short:<br />
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First Umra-e-Tamatto should be performed which includes 5 wajibaat:<br />
To wear the ehram<br />
Tawaf of kaa'ba<br />
2 rakaat salaat of Tawaf<br />
Saee between Safa and Marwah<br />
Taqseer (Umra-e-Tamatto finishes with taqseer but if you are performing Umra-e-Mufrada you must perform Tawaf-e-nisa and salaat of Tawaf-e-Nisa.)<br />
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After completing Umra-e-Tamatto, wait for the second part of Hajj ie Hajj-e-Tamatto which starts on 8th or 9th of zilhijja. It consists of 13 waajibaat:<br />
To wear the ehram.<br />
To stay in Arafaat on the 9th of zilhijja between noon (zawwal) and sunset.<br />
To remain in Muzdalifa on the 10th of zilhijja between dawn (fajr) and sunrise.<br />
To throw pebbles on the biggest jamaraah (shaytaan/pillar) on the 10th of zilhijja.<br />
To perform Qurbaani (sacrifice) after stoning.<br />
To perform Halaqa/Taqseer (women should do only taqseer).<br />
To spend half the night of 11th and 12th zilhijja in Mina.<br />
To stone all the three jamaraat on the 11th and 12th if zilhijja.<br />
Tawaf of Hajj.<br />
Salaat of Tawaf.<br />
Saee between Safa and Marwah for Hajj.<br />
Tawaf-e-Nisa<br />
Salaat of Tawaf-e-Nisa.<br />
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Details of Umra-e-Tamatto:<br />
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As we have mentioned previously Umra-e-Tamatto consists of 5 waajibaat:<br />
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I. Ehram:<br />
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While wearing ehram bear in mind 4 things:<br />
Miqaat<br />
Wearing two pieces of cloth.<br />
Niyyat<br />
Reciting the talbiya.<br />
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Miqaat:<br />
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Shariat has clearly defined certain places for wearing ehram, these are called miqaat. One may not bypass these designated areas and proceed to Makkah without ehram. But if the Hajj or Umra performer so desires he can wear ehram by nadhr before the miqaat. And then he does not have to go to the miqaat to wear ehram. So which is a better miqaat or better method to wear the ehram? This depends on the hajis program. Ordinarily people proceed to Makkah in one of these three ways:<br />
First go to Madinah then proceed to Makkah for Hajj: When these people leave Madinah they will come across Masjid-e-Shajarah or Abyar-e-Ali at a distance of 6 miles from Madinah. This is a miqaat from where the Hajj ehram should be worn.<br />
First go to Makkah for Hajj then proceed to Madinah: When such persons reach Jeddah they should proceed to Johfah which is a miqaat and wear the ehram of Hajj from there. However they can, before reaching Jeddah (in their hometown or in the plane) wear ehram by nadhr. (Agha Seestani allows such nadhr to be done at Jeddah also.)<br />
First go to Makkah then go to Madinah then return to Makkah for Hajj: Such people when they enter Makkah for the first time should wear ehram of Umra-e-Mufrada for which they have a choice (wearing ehram at miqaat or by nadhr), then they go to Madinah and when they return to Makkah they should wear the ehram of Hajj at Masjid-e-Shajarah. These people are initially required to wear ehram of Umra-e-Mufrada, because once you have entered Makkah wearing the ehram of Umra e Tamatto you cannot leave Makkah till Hajj is complete, while these people would like to go to Madinah before Hajj.<br />
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Nadhr:<br />
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For people who go directly to Makkah, they can either wear the ehram at Johfah or they can wear ehram by doing nadhr. If they wear the ehram by nadhr they do not have to go to Johfah. Nadhr does not mean to recite Fatiha on some sweet. Rather it means that a person makes a verbal (say in words) promise to Allah (swt), it will be something like this: For the sake of Allah (swt) I make it incumbent upon myself to wear the ehram of Umra-e-Tamatto (or Umra-e-Mufrada) from ________. (Fill in the blank with the name of the place from where you will wear the ehram.)<br />
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The rules and conditions for this nadhr are the same as other nadhr. An important condition is that a married woman needs her husband's permission to do the nadhr. (For details refer to the Tauzeeh of your Marjaa.)<br />
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According to Agha Khoei, Agha Khamenei & Agha Khomeini you may do the nadhr and wear the ehram either in your own city or in the airplane 40-45 minutes before the flight is due to land at Jeddah. You cannot do nadhr and wear ehram at Jeddah. Agha Seestani allows wearing ehram by nadhr at Jeddah too.<br />
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Note:<br />
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If you are wearing ehram by nadhr you will be traveling by plane which is a closed vehicle. This does not create any problems for women but if men have a choice they cannot travel in a closed vehicle in the state of ehram. Thus Imam Khomeini and Agha Khamenei allow their male followers to wear ehram by nadhr only if, from the time of wearing ehram till they reach Makkah the whole journey occurs during the night. The male followers of Agha Seestani must also take care of this issue and as far as possible must travel from Jeddah to Makkah at night only, even if they have to wait at Jeddah airport for the day to end. According to Agha Khoei one can wear ehram by nadhr during day or night even though after wearing ehram one will have to travel in a closed vehicle. However, later a Kaffarah (penalty) will have to be paid for traveling in a closed vehicle.<br />
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Please note that according to Imam Khomeini and Agha Khamenei if one purposely travels in a closed vehicle (during the day) after wearing ehram by nadhr then both nadhr and ehram are correct but the person has performed a sin. For Agha Seestani in addition to it being a sin the validity of nadhr will be in doubt. There is a possibility of doing ruju i.e. resorting to the next most knowledgeable aalim (Fal Alam) in this regard.<br />
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Some people are under the wrong impression that the permission for nadhr is only for times when there is no other alternative, and because it was dangerous and difficult to reach the miqaats in the olden times. They think that nowadays since it is neither dangerous nor difficult to travel to a miqaat, wearing ehram by nadhr is no longer valid. This is a misunderstanding. The permissibility has nothing to do with being helpless. On the contrary one can wear the ehram by nadhr even when one has a choice. Besides the followers of Agha Seestani one may not wear ehram by nadhr at Jeddah. But if one has no other choice then one can wear ehram by nadhr from Jeddah also. For example a person had decided to go to the miqaat from Jeddah for wearing the ehram but is unable to get any transport to the miqaat or the authorities are not allowing him to go to the miqaat, now it is permissible to wear ehram by nadhr from Jeddah airport also. But such persons must again do Niyyat of ehram when they reach the boundary of the Haram.<br />
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The other waajibaats of Ehram:<br />
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Besides the miqaat, there are three other waajibaats of ehram:<br />
To wear two pieces of cloth:<br />
To do the Niyyat.<br />
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3. To recite the Talbiya.<br />
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Those persons wearing ehram in their hometowns or in the plane must, in addition to the above three waajibaat, also do nadhr. The nadhr must precede these waajibaat.<br />
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Details:<br />
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1. To wear two pieces of cloth: It is wajib to wear two pieces of cloth for ehram, one of which covers the body from the waist to the knees and the other put across the shoulders in such a way that both the shoulders are covered. This is the minimum body covering required in ehram, therefore the cloth should not be smaller than the requirement. If it is bigger than the requirement it does not matter. This ehram is wajib for males only. Ladies may use their normal clothes for ehram; they need not wear these two pieces of cloth. However it is better that ladies too wear an ehram consisting of two pieces of cloth.<br />
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Please keep the following points in mind while choosing your ehram:<br />
The cloth must not be sewn. (Ladies may wear sewn clothes.)<br />
It should be Tahir i.e. not najis.<br />
It should not be made of pure silk (This applies to ehram of ladies also.)<br />
It should not be made of hide or hair of an animal whose meat is prohibited to eat.<br />
It should not be so transparent that the body shows from below.<br />
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Note: If after wearing the ehram it becomes najis at any point of time it should be made paak or changed immediately. However the blood which is allowed in salaat is allowed even in ehram.<br />
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2. To do Niyyat: After wearing the two pieces of cloth do Niyyat as follows: I'm wearing the ehram of Umra-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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3. To recite the Talbiya: After doing the Niyyat it is wajib to recite the talbiya as follows: Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayka Laa Shareeka Laka Labbayk is the wajib portion of the talbiya the rest of it is mustahab, but it is better as far as possible that even the mustahab portion is recited. If there are any na-mehram around who may hear the talbiya, women should recite talbiya in a low voice. Talbiya should be recited in proper Arabic. If you cannot recite it yourself take the help of someone who will help you to recite it, if even this is not possible try your best to recite the talbiya.<br />
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Note:<br />
It is wajib to recite the talbiya just once but it is mustahab to keep reciting the talbiya till you reach Makkah, especially, example: before sleeping after getting up, when you're climbing or getting down. However people doing Umra-e-Tamatto should stop reciting the talbiya when they reach Hudood-e-Haram. (Boundary of the Haram)<br />
For wearing ehram one need not be with wudhu or ghusl. However ghusl is recommended. (mustahab)<br />
While wearing ehram it is not wajib to recite any salaat. However it is recommended (mustahab) to recite a six rakaat salaat or a two rakaat salaat and it is still better to wear the ehram after reciting adaa or qaza namaz.<br />
It is not wajib that the pilgrim has the two pieces of cloth on his body all the time, you are allowed to take them off, to change them, or to purify them if they become najis.<br />
Once you have worn the ehram, if at any point ghusl becomes wajib on you it makes no difference to your ehram. Simply perform your ghusl and wear a set of Tahir clothes.<br />
It is haraam for men to wear sewn cloth, but sewn belt can is allowed in which some money or important documents are kept. Avoid leather belts coming form non-Muslim countries.<br />
It is allowed to knot the ehram or use safety pins.<br />
A lady in Haiz (menses) can also wear ehram.<br />
For men the minimum requirement is two pieces of cloth. But if they wish they can wear more pieces of cloth or use a shawl or blanket to cover themselves. Men should avoid covering the head and ears, and women should avoid covering their faces.<br />
It is not necessary to buy a new set of ehram with your own money. You may borrow a used ehram from someone even if he has used that ehram for Umra. You can use it for your Hajj with his permission.<br />
It is not wajib to change into the two pieces of cloth at the place you'll be wearing the ehram, but the two cloths can be worn in advance, but the Niyyat should be done and talbiya should be recited only at the place ehram is worn. Example: at the Miqaat. Therefore if you are wearing your ehram at Masjid-e-Shajarah you can wear the two pieces of cloth from Madinah itself but you will do Niyyat and recite the talbiya at Masjid-e-Shajarah only. Similarly if you are wearing the ehram in the plane you need not change into the two pieces of cloth on the flight itself but you can wear them before boarding the flight and when you reach the place where you will wear the ehram now you only need to do the Niyyat and recite the talbiya. The restrictions of ehram do not start by simply wearing the two pieces of cloth but they apply after the Niyyat and talbiya.<br />
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Restrictions of Ehram:<br />
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Certain things are prohibited in the state of ehram some of these are prohibited even in daily normal life but because of ehram there is a stronger emphasis on these. Of these 21 restrictions apply to men and women. Four apply only to men, and two apply only to women.<br />
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21 restrictions which apply to both men and women:<br />
Hunting animals on land.<br />
Carrying weapons<br />
Having sexual relations.<br />
Kissing women<br />
Touching women with intention of pleasure.<br />
Looking at a non-mehram woman with lust.<br />
Masturbation<br />
Marrying (performing owns nikkah or to recite nikkah for someone else)<br />
Using perfume<br />
Applying kajal in eyes.<br />
Looking into a mirror<br />
Applying oil<br />
Removing hair from the body<br />
Cutting nails<br />
Blood-letting<br />
Using something with the intention of beautification, even if it is a watch or a ring.<br />
Killing worms or lice found on the body.<br />
Lying, boasting, abusing, etc.<br />
Jidal i.e. to take an oath using words like wallah, billah, etc.<br />
Tooth extraction<br />
To uproot the grass, etc from the Haram.<br />
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Four things which are prohibited for men in the state of ehram but allowed for women:<br />
Covering of head<br />
To travel in vehicle with a closed roof. (Agha Khamenei permits it during the night, Agha Seestani also permits it during the night provided its not raining.)<br />
To wear something that covers the top part of the foot completely example: socks, shoes, etc<br />
To wear sewn clothes.<br />
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The above mentioned four things are not only allowed for women but if there is a na-mehram onlooker then it will be wajib for her to cover her feet completely even in the state of ehram<br />
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Two things are prohibited for women only:<br />
To cover the face with cloth, etc.<br />
To wear gloves. Some Maraaje for example Agha Seestani prohibit all kinds of gloves while others for example Agha Khoei prohibits only a special kind of gloves.<br />
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Note:<br />
All the above mentioned things are haraam in ehram. Performing some of these is a sin and attracts Kaffarah, while performing some others does not attract any penalty however one must do istighfar (repent) for the sin.<br />
When Kaffarah becomes wajib it must be paid in Makkah, but because of the difficulty it entails it can be paid after returning to one's hometown. Details of Kaffarah are beyond scope of this booklet. But certain important points are as follows:<br />
In the state of ehram it is prohibited for men and women to look in the mirror, however if one does so forgetfully or suddenly finds himself in front of a mirror, it is not a problem. According to some Maraaje, intentionally looking into a mirror is prohibited only if the intention is beautification. Thus for other reasons example to check an injury on the face etc, looking into a mirror is permissible.<br />
In the state of ehram the use of perfume/good smell is haraam in all forms (eating, smelling & applying). Perfumes include the use of perfumed soaps and toothpaste. In addition to this it is prohibited to close ones nostrils to any bad smell. However it is allowed to hurry up and leave the place.<br />
In the state of ehram men must not cover their head and ears. Some Maraaje (example: Agha Seestani) prohibit covering the ear even partially. Hence avoid touching the mobile phone to your ears. Agha Khamenei gives permission for the same. The prohibition of covering of ears applies to men only, so women can use mobile phone as normal.<br />
In the state of ehram women are not allowed to cover their faces. Agha Seestani does not allow even partial covering of the face. Hence on the basis of ehtiyate women may not use a mask to protect themselves from dust, etc. Agha Khamenei allows the face to be covered partially; hence women in the taqlid of Agha Khamenei can use a mask. The same difference will apply to the use of towels, handkerchiefs or tissues. Agha Seestani allows wiping of the nostrils.<br />
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I: Men are not allowed to travel in closed vehicles in the state of ehram, during the day. However during the night traveling in closed vehicles is: i) prohibited by Agha Khoei and some other Maraaje. ii) Allowed by Agha Seestani unless it is raining. iii) Is against caution according to Agha Khamenei. This rule of closed roof vehicle applies only to men and not to women and na-baligh boys.<br />
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II: If a man travels in a closed vehicle whether purposely or because he had no choice his Umra/Hajj remains valid but he has to pay Kaffarah.<br />
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III: The Kaffarah is a sheep or a goat whose meat should be distributed amongst deserving people who should be poor as well as Shia Ithna Asheri. The meat can also be given to institutions for example: religious schools or orphanages, but all the recipients of meat should be deserving (poor and Shia). If you distribute an equal amount in cash you have not discharged your responsibility of paying Kaffarah, but you can give the money to a reliable person about whom you trust to sacrifice the animal and distribute the meat to deserving people.<br />
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IV: There is no time limit within which Kaffarah has to be paid but the sooner the better.<br />
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V: After you have worn the ehram (be it of Umra-e-Mufrada or Umra-e-Tamatto or Hajj) if you have to travel in a closed vehicle more than once, you have to pay just one Kaffarah, till you take of this ehram. For example: People, who wear ehram during the flight to Jeddah, disembark at Jeddah and take a closed vehicle to Makkah. Now although they have traveled twice in a closed vehicle they have to pay only one Kaffarah. This rule does not apply to Kaffarah for other things. Everything has its own rules for Kaffarah. Example: It is haraam to wear sewn clothes in haraam and there is a Kaffarah for every article of sewn cloth worn in ehram.<br />
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VI: It is allowed to touch ones wife or mehram women without lustful intention. Example: It is allowed to hold their hand during Tawaf or to help them to cross the street, etc.<br />
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II. Tawaf<br />
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After wearing the ehram, rest of the waajibaat of Umra have to be performed in Makkah. When you enter Makkah it is up to you whether to complete the Umra first or rest a little first. It is better to arrange accommodation and rest a little before you perform the remaining six waajibaat of Umra. But those women who fear the start of their menses must perform the tawaf and its namaz immediately on arrival in Makkah. Those ladies who are already in menses when they enter Makkah must wait till they become clear of their menses and perform the ghusl. During the waiting period all the restrictions of ehram will apply to them and they must refrain from all the prohibitions of ehram.<br />
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The first wajib of Umra in Makkah is performing the tawaf. Enter Masjidul Haram through any door, go towards the Kaa'ba and perform the tawaf i.e. walk around the Kaa'ba seven times. Before starting the Tawaf take care of these five necessary things:<br />
Niyyat: I perform the tawaf of Umra-e-Tamatto of Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
Make sure you have performed Wudhu/Ghusl before starting the tawaf.<br />
Your body and clothes should be free from all najaasat.<br />
During tawaf it is wajib for private parts of men to be covered. Women should cover their bodies as much as it is wajib to cover during salaat. Take care that hands are covered up to the palms.<br />
Men should be circumcised.<br />
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Before starting tawaf make sure that the above five points have been taken care of and only then start the tawaf.<br />
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During tawaf the following seven points must be observed:<br />
Perform seven complete rounds around the Kaa'ba, not less or more than seven.<br />
All the seven rounds must be performed consecutively, i.e. there must no be any gap between any two successive rounds such that it is not called a tawaf.<br />
Start every round at Hajar-e-Aswad in such a way that the Hajar-e-Aswad is included in the tawaf.<br />
Every round must end at the Hajar-e-Aswad. As a precaution in the last round walk a few steps beyond Hajar-e-Aswad to make sure you have crossed it but do not count these extra steps as part of your tawaf.<br />
During the entire tawaf the Kaa'ba should be on your left. If because of crowds, etc your direction changes such that the Kaa'ba is on your front back or right hand side then do not include that much portion in your tawaf. It is wajib for you to go to the place where your direction had changed and resume your tawaf from there and complete that round. However there is no restriction on looking left, right, front or back.<br />
Include the Hijr-e-Ismail in your tawaf i.e. go around the Hijr-e-Ismail; do not walk through the gap between Hijr-e-Ismail and the wall of the Kaa'ba. When you perform tawaf in this way the Hijr-e-Ismail will be on your left.<br />
It is not permitted to enter the Kaa'ba or walk on the shadharwaan (these are the sloping walls at the base of the Kaa'ba) during the tawaf.<br />
Some Maraaje example Agha Khomeini require the tawaf to be performed within a distance of approximately 13 gaz (1 gaz is a little less than 1 meter) from the wall of the Kaa'ba (26 ½ hand spans which is the distance of Makam-e-Ibrahim from the wall of the Kaa'ba.) However Agha Khoei, Agha Seestani and Agha Khamenei do not consider this to be wajib and especially in crowds.<br />
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It is not wajib to recite anything during the tawaf. You make keep quiet or have a conversation with someone or read a Dua or recite salawaat.<br />
At every round when you come to Hajar-e-Aswad it is not wajib to pause there or to raise your hand your hand and utter bismillahi wallahu akbar. But if you wish to recite please ensure that your left shoulder does not move away from the Kaa'ba or else your tawaf may become incorrect. Instead of turning your whole body towards the Kaa'ba such that your chest faces the Kaa'ba simply turn your face towards the Hajar-e-Aswad and utter bismillahi wallahu akbar.<br />
Doubt in the number of rounds you have performed will invalidate the tawaf. Hence pay special attention to the numbering of the rounds. If you trust your companion to keep a proper count then you may rely on him.<br />
If your tawaf is interrupted by Salaat Jamaat stop your tawaf and resume it from the same place after Jamaat gets over. However if you have completed less than four rounds complete this tawaf and perform another one.<br />
If your wudhu breaks during the tawaf and if you have completed four rounds then perform wudhu and resume the tawaf from the place your wudhu had broken. But if you had performed three or less than three rounds then perform wudhu and start a completely new tawaf. If your wudhu breaks between the third and fourth rounds this requires some details, contact your aalim/books.<br />
As far as possible avoid doing tawaf from the upper floors. In extreme situations learn the details from your aalim before performing this tawaf.<br />
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III. Salaat of Tawaf:<br />
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As soon as you finish the tawaf recite a two rakaat salaat bearing the following points in mind:<br />
It is to be recited exactly like fajr salaat and it consists of two rakaats.<br />
The Niyyat will be: I recite two rakaat salaat of tawaf of Umra-e-Tamatto of Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
It is wajib to recite this salaat exactly behind Makam-e-Ibrahim. If this is not possible then recite it a little to the left or right of Makam-e-Ibrahim. If this is not possible recite a little further away from Makam-e-Ibrahim but as recite it as close as possible to Makam-e-Ibrahim.<br />
There is no azan or iqamat before this salaat.<br />
Sajda on the tiled floor of Masjidul Haram is correct. Hence there is no need to keep sajdagah or turbat for the salaat.<br />
All the conditions applicable to wajib salaat apply to this salaat also.<br />
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IV. Sa'ee:<br />
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After salaat of tawaf the sa'ee has to be performed i.e. walk between Safa and Marwah seven times bearing in mind the following points:<br />
Niyyat: which will be I am performing the sa'ee of Umra-e-Tamatto of Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
The starting point of sa'ee will be Safa.<br />
Perform seven rounds such that the first round will start at Safa and end at Marwah. The second round is from Marwah to Safa. The third round will again be from Safa to Marwah and so on. The seventh round will end at Marwah.<br />
During rounds your chest should face toward the mountain to which you are walking. Thus if you are walking towards Safa your chest should face Safa. It is not correct to walk backwards. (Walking towards Safa with your back facing Safa.) However just looking to the left, right or behind is not a problem as long as your chest is facing the mountain toward which you are walking.<br />
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Sa'ee can be performed walking or using a transport. It can be performed running or walking slowly.<br />
At the end of every round you may sit on Safa/Marwah to rest a little. Even in the middle of a round you can sit for a little while to rest.<br />
It is not wajib to be in a state of wudhu nor is it required for your body or clothes to be paak. But it is better to take care of these factors. Thus if your wudhu is invalidated you can still perform the sa'ee.<br />
Sa'ee is not allowed from the upper floors. Doing so may invalidate your entire Hajj. If someone has no choice (during rush hours wheelchairs are not allowed on the ground floor) you may do sa'ee on the top floor and in addition to this as a precaution appoint a representative who will do sa'ee on your behalf on the ground floor.<br />
It is not necessary to walk fast between the green lights during sa'ee rather it is mustahab for men to do so. Women should walk at normal speed.<br />
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V. Taqseer:<br />
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After performing sa'ee the next wajib is taqseer. At the end of your sa'ee you will be at Marwah. Taqseer is to cut a little hair from the head or beard or cutting nails. The Niyyat will be: I am doing taqseer of Umra-e-Tamatto of Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah. You can perform the taqseer yourself. However if somebody else is doing it for you then ensure that, that person is not in the state of ehram. A person in ehram cannot do taqseer for others. Women should ensure that na-mehram do not see their hair while performing taqseer. After taqseer you have now come out of the state of ehram and all the restrictions of ehram are over except the following:<br />
It is not allowed to shave the head until the hajj is completed. (However some Maraaje do allow it.)<br />
Without necessity do not leave Makkah until it is time to wear ehram for hajj. You may not even to go to Jeddah, Arafah or Mina for ziyarat.<br />
Until hajj is complete it is not permissible to perform any Umra-e-Mufrada.<br />
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What to do in Makkah?<br />
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On completion of Umra-e-Tamatto you have finished the first part of Hajj. The second part of Hajj will start on 8th Zilhijja. Between the first and second part of hajj you have to stay in Makkah. Try to spend as much time as possible in Masjidul Haram doing Ibadat and pay special attention to the following:<br />
Perform as many mustahab tawafs as you can. This tawaf is performed in ordinary clothes i.e. go around the Kaa'ba seven times in ordinary clothes. There is no sa'ee or taqseer after this tawaf. These tawafs can be performed on behalf of relatives, friends, acquaintances, etc. Simply make the Niyyat that you are performing the tawaf for this particular person for example: I'm performing this tawaf for my father Qurbatan Ilallah. Tawaf is the best worship whilst you're in Makkah.<br />
These mustahab tawafs do not require wudhu. But being with wudhu gets thawaab hence it is better that only those people take advantage of this leniency whose wudhu keeps breaking frequently.<br />
In mustahab tawafs it is allowed to perform a number of tawafs consecutively and then recite all the salaats together but this is makruh (will lessen the thawaab).<br />
It is not necessary to recite the salaat of mustahab tawafs behind Makam-e-Ibrahim. You may recite it anywhere in the Masjid. And if for some reason you do not recite the salaat at all, the tawafs will remain correct.<br />
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2. Salaat: Try to recite all obligatory salaats in Masjidul Haram and as many Qaza salaats as possible because the thawaab of one salaat recited in Masjidul Haram is equivalent to 10 lakh salaat.<br />
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3. It is very good if you can recite a whole Quran.<br />
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4. Looking at the Kaa'ba also brings thawaab. Hence if you are too tired to perform tawaf or salaat or to recite Quran just sit on the floor and look at the Kaa'ba.<br />
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5. Visit the revered places in Makkah especially the birthplace of the Holy Prophet (saws), Bayt-e-Khadija (House of Khadija), the cave of Hira, the cave of Thaur and the cemetery of Jannatul Mu'alaa. In Jannatul Mu'alaa are the graves of Bibi Khadija (sa), Hazrat Abu Talib, Bibi Amina, Hazrat Abd-Manaf & the son of the Holy Prophet (saws) Janabe Qasim. When you go to visit this graveyard remember to take ziyarat book with you and recite their ziyarats.<br />
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Hajj-e-Tamatto at a glance:<br />
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It consists of the following waajibaats:<br />
Wearing the ehram at Makkah<br />
Wuqoof at Arafah (stay at Arafah)<br />
Wuqoof (stay) at Muzdalifa or Mash'arul Haram<br />
To stone the Jamratul Uqba (biggest shaytaan) at Mina<br />
To do the Qurbaani<br />
To perform taqseer or Halaq (shave the head)<br />
To return to Makkah and perform the tawaf<br />
To recite salaat of tawaf<br />
To do sa'ee between Safa and Marwah<br />
To do Tawaf-e-Nisa<br />
To perform salaat of Tawaf-e-Nisa<br />
To spend the night of 11th and 12th Zilhijja in Mina<br />
On the 11th and 12th of zilhijja to stone all three jamaraat with seven pebbles each.<br />
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Hajj-e-Tamatto:<br />
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Now starts the second part of your wajib hajj which is called Hajj-e-Tamatto in which 13 things are wajib:<br />
Wearing the ehram<br />
To stay in Arafah on 9th of Zilhijja from zuhr to sunset.<br />
To spend the night of eid in Mash'arul Haram (Muzdalifa).<br />
To arrive in Mina on the day of eid and stone the biggest Jamaraah.<br />
To sacrifice an animal on the day of eid in Mina.<br />
To shave the head of perform taqseer.<br />
To perform the tawaf of Hajj.<br />
To perform the salaat of tawaf<br />
Sa'ee<br />
To perform Tawaf-e-Nisa<br />
To perform salaat of Tawaf-e-Nisa<br />
To spend the night of 11th and 12th zilhijja in Mina.<br />
To stone all the three jamaraat on 11th and 12th of zilhijja<br />
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Once you have completed these waajibaat your hajj is over. Contact ulema or detailed books for details. A short explanation follows:<br />
Wearing the ehram: The ehram for Hajj-e-Tamatto can be worn at any place in Makkah even in your hotel in Makkah. However some Maraaje require ehram to be worn in the old city of Makkah only. Wearing the ehram consists of:<br />
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Ø Wearing two pieces of cloth<br />
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Ø Niyyat: I'm wearing the ehram of Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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Ø Talbiya which is reciting the following in correct Arabic: It is wajib to recite the talbiya once. Repetition is mustahab and can be repeated till zawwal on 9th of zilhijja. Thereafter reciting talbiya is not allowed. Once you have worn the ehram 25 things (mentioned previously) become haraam. It is better to wear the ehram on 8th of zilhijja.<br />
Stay in Arafah: Arafah is a valley about 14 miles from Makkah. Although it is wajib to stay in Arafah on the 9th of zilhijja from zuhr to sunset, a majority of the hujjaj wear ehram in Makkah on the 8th of zilhijja and arrive in Arafah on the 8th itself and spend the night in Arafah. There are two conditions for stay in Arafah:<br />
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a. Do Niyyat at zawwal: I'm staying in Arafah from zuhr to sunset for Hajj-e-Tamatto Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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b. Stay put in Arafah from zuhr to sunset.<br />
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Note: It is only wajib to stay in Arafah, nothing else is wajib. You can sit, sleep in your tent. You may stand or stroll within the boundaries of Arafah. You may keep quiet or talk but it is mustahab to spend the entire stay in Dua.<br />
Stay at Mash'arul Haram: After staying at Arafah on the 9th of zilhijja till sunset you have to reach Mash'arul Haram (Muzdalifa). It is wajib to stay at Muzdalifa from Fajr to sunrise. But as a precaution one should spend the night here after reaching from Arafah. There are two conditions for stay in Muzdalifa:<br />
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a. Niyyat: As a precaution do two niyyats. One is done on reaching Muzdalifa (whatever time of the night you reach): I am staying the night at Muzdalifa for Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah. The second Niyyat is done at fajr: I am staying at Muzdalifa from fajr to sunrise for Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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b. From fajr to sunrise stay at Muzdalifa.<br />
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I. It is haraam to leave Muzdalifa before sunrise. It is your choice how you want to spend the time at Muzdalifa. But the importance of this night is equal to that of Laylatul Qadr. Hence spend it as much as possible remembering Allah (swt) (especially recite Tasbih-e-Zahra) and in Dua.<br />
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II. It is mustahab to gather pebbles for hitting the Jamaraat from Muzdalifa, during the stay at Muzdalifa.<br />
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III. If it difficult for women, old people and the ill to stay at Muzdalifa they may leave before sunrise rather they may leave in the night itself.<br />
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Two Important Rules:<br />
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I. Stay in Muzdalifa is very important. Skipping this will invalidate the Hajj. If you are unable to reach Muzdalifa during the specified times then try to reach Muzdalifa on the 10th of Zilhijja between sunrise and zawwal (zuhr/noon) and do Niyyat which will save your hajj. This is called Wuqoof-e-Idhtarari. In these times traffic holdups can delay you from reaching Muzdalifa in the specified times. Understand the Wuqoof-e-Idhtarari well or else your hajj can become invalid.<br />
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II. It is mustahab to recite the Maghrabain salaat at the end of the day of 9th zilhijja at Muzdalifa. However this is not wajib and it is also correct to recite this Maghrabain at Arafah. Especially if there is a possibility of salaat becoming qaza, (For example because of unavailability of transport or traffic holdup you are still in Arafah at midnight.) it is better to recite Maghrabain at Arafah.<br />
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Leaving for Mina:<br />
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After staying at Muzdalifa till sunrise, leave for Mina. It will be the 10th of zilhijja and you have to perform three wajibaat on this day.<br />
Stoning: On 10th zilhijja the first wajib to be performed in Mina is to stone the Jamratul Uqba (biggest Jamaraah) with seven pebbles. Take care of the following while stoning:<br />
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a. Niyyat: I am stoning the Jamratul Uqba with seven pebbles for Hajj-e-Tamatto Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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b. These pebbles should be picked up from the Haram area, and it is better to pick them up from Mash'arul Haram.<br />
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c. Every pebble should be new i.e. no one should have used the pebble for stoning previously.<br />
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d. The pebble should not be usurped: Do not use someone else's pebble without permission.<br />
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e. You may stone the jamaraah on the 10th of zilhijja at any time between sunrise and sunset.<br />
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f. The pebbles should be thrown at the jamaraah. It is not enough to just deposit them at the jamaraah.<br />
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g. The pebble should reach the jamaraah. If you throw but the pebble does not reach the jamaraah it will not be counted.<br />
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h. Seven pebbles must hit the jamaraah not less than that.<br />
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i. Pebbles should be thrown one by one not many at a time.<br />
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j. The pebbles should reach the jamaraah without hitting anything else on the way.<br />
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I. If it is impossible or extremely difficult for anyone to throw the pebbles himself, he many appoint a representative to stone the jamaraah on his behalf.<br />
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II. On the 10th of zilhijja only the Jamratul Uqba (biggest jamaraah) has to be stoned and not the other two jamaraah.<br />
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III. Women should perform the stoning themselves on the 10th zilhijja (and also on the 11th and 12h of zilhijja.) It is wrong to appoint a representative to stone the jamaraah on her behalf. If because of crowds it is impossible to perform the stoning during the day she may perform it at night (the night preceding 10th zilhijja) but she should do it herself. However according to Agha Seestani women must perform the stoning on the second and third day (11th and 12th zilhijja) during daytime only and not at nighttime. If she is helpless in the matter, she may appoint a representative to perform the stoning on her behalf during the day.<br />
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IV. As an obligatory precaution do not stone the jamaraah from the upper levels. However Agha Khamenei and Imam Khomeini allow the stoning to be performed from the upper levels.<br />
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Important Note:<br />
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Due to stampede at the jamaraah in recent years and the resulting deaths, the entire layout of the jamaraah area is being changed. The final religious decrees will depend on the final layout of the area. Right now the most important change is the replacement of pillars with big walls. Thus you are required to stone the central area of the wall only.<br />
Qurbani/Sacrifice: On the 10th of zilhijja after stoning the big jamaraah the next wajib is to do the sacrifice. Although maraaje have mentioned the conditions of the sacrificial animals, the responsibility of the sacrifice is taken over by the group you have joined because the slaughterhouse is away from Mina. Hence individuals do not need to know most of these rulings except those mentioned below:<br />
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1. The sacrifice should be done only after stoning the big jamaraah.<br />
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2. Both you as well as the person performing the sacrifice on your behalf have to do the Niyyat. Each individual must do a separate sacrifice. It is not valid if many people together offer one sacrifice:<br />
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I. It is not necessary to perform the sacrifice with your own hands. Someone else can also perform it on your behalf in which case both you and he must do the Niyyat.<br />
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II. According to Imam Khomeini the person performing the sacrifice on your behalf must be Shia Ithna Asheri. If the butcher is not a Shia Ithna Asheri, this sacrifice is not enough and has to be redone. Other maraaje have not put this condition. It is enough for the butcher to be a Muslim.<br />
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III. In the opinion of Agha Khoei as an obligatory precaution (ehtiyate-e-wajib) the sacrificial meat should be divided into three parts. One is for your self, one is for other momineen and the third part is for the poor. Other maraaje do not put this condition. According to Agha Seestani, one part should be given to the poor (faqeer) but if no faqeer is available there even this part can be left behind. It is better that before returning to your hometown, ask a poor shia to give you permission in this regard.<br />
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IV. Sacrifice should be offered in Mina, but nowadays there are no slaughterhouses in Mina, the government has shifted all the slaughterhouses to outside Mina. According to Agha Khomeini and Agha Khamenei it is wajib to do the sacrifices in these slaughterhouses. But according to Agha Khoei and Agha Seestani if sacrifice cannot be done in Mina then it can be done anywhere within the boundaries of the haram. Hence sacrifice can be done in these new slaughterhouses or in the slaughterhouses of Makkah. (Makkah being within the boundaries of the haram.) It is the responsibility of the group organizers to perform the sacrifice in the correct place and be aware of all the rulings in this regard.<br />
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V. The sacrifice done through bank coupons is not correct since many aspects about it remain doubtful for us.<br />
Taqseer/Shaving the head: The third wajib of the haji on 10th zilhijja after the Qurbani is to shave the head or perform the taqseer (clipping a few hair of the head/beard or clipping the nails.)<br />
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For ladies: It is not allowed for ladies to shave their heads. They can either do taqseer themselves or get it done by someone else.<br />
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For men: It is closer to precaution for the man performing hajj for the first time to shave his head although Agha Khoei and Agha Khamenei give a choice.<br />
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Whether you're performing the taqseer or shaving the head, Niyyat remains wajib.<br />
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Niyyat for shaving the head: I am performing the Halaq to become free of the ehram of Hajj-e-Tamatto Qurbatan Ilallah<br />
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Niyyat for Taqseer: I am performing taqseer to become free of the ehram of Hajj-e-Tamatto Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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Note:<br />
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Ø It is doubtful that the slaughterhouse is in Mina. The taqseer/halaq should be performed in Mina. Hence after performing the sacrifice, make sure you are in Mina before performing the halaq/taqseer. Do not perform just outside the slaughterhouse. The majority of the haji do not go to the slaughterhouse but this point should be borne in mind by persons going to the slaughterhouse to perform the sacrifices for the group.<br />
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Ø Shaving the head is not excused because of the fear of contracting AIDS or Hepatitis. Simply take your own blade and insist that the barber uses it for you.<br />
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Ø If the news that the sacrifice has been performed on your behalf reaches you during the night then there is a difference of opinion amongst the maraaje whether the halaq/taqseer can be performed during the night or should be postponed to the next day. According to Agha Khoei it is ehtiyate-e-wajib (obligatory precaution) not to perform the halaq/taqseer in the night but to spend the night in the state of ehram and perform the halaq/taqseer the following day. Agha Seestani & Imam Khomeini allow the halaq/taqseer to be performed in the night also. According to Agha Khamenei, in case there is a delay in the sacrifice the halaq/taqseer should be performed on the 10th of zilhijja before the day ends, even if the sacrifice has not been performed. After performing the halaq/taqseer the three waajibaat of 10th zilhijja has now be performed and the haji can now rest and all the restrictions of ehram are lifted except three:<br />
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1. Use of perfumes<br />
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2. Sexual relations with wife<br />
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3. Hunting<br />
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These three are still haraam.<br />
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Acts of Makka-e-Mukarramah:<br />
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The following five acts are to be performed only after completing the three waajibaat of Mina on the 10th of zilhijja. These are:<br />
Tawaf of Kaa'ba<br />
Salaat of tawaf<br />
Sa'ee<br />
Tawaf-un-Nisa<br />
Salaat of Tawaf-un-Nisa<br />
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If you are going during the day to perform these 5 acts you must return to Mina before sunset because it is wajib to spend the night including sunset of 11th and 12th zilhijja in Mina. Thus if you have enough time on the 10th of zilhijja to perform these waajibaat and return to Mina by sunset you may go to Makkah to perform them, but if you do not have enough time or you have enough time but do not wish to go on the 10th you may go on the 11th on the condition that you return to Mina by sunset. If you wish you can even perform these waajibaat on the 12th or any time till the end of zilhijja but until you perform these acts:<br />
You cannot return to your country<br />
Perfume and women remain haraam. (Remember that perfume includes shampoo, soap and toothpaste too.)<br />
You cannot perform umra for yourself or anyone else<br />
Some maraaje do not even allow you to leave Makkah. (example: you may not go to Jeddah)<br />
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In the above highlighted portion please note that some maraaje allow you to return by midnight. Details follow:<br />
Tawaf of Kaa'ba: Bearing the above mentioned ruling in mind you may go to Makkah whenever you want to perform the tawaf. The Niyyat is I'm performing the tawaf of Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah. All the conditions and methods remain the same as mentioned for Umra-e-Tamatto.<br />
Salaat of Tawaf: After performing the tawaf recite two rakaat salaat behind Makam-e- Ibrahim. The conditions and method remain the same as for Umra-e-Tamatto, but the Niyyat will be I'm performing salaat of tawaf of Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
Sa'ee: Perform the sa'ee between Safa and Marwah after salaat of tawaf. The conditions and method are exactly the same as those for Umra-e-Tamatto; however the Niyyat will be I'm performing the sa'ee of Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
Tawaf-un-Nisa: After performing sa'ee return to the Kaa'ba and perform another tawaf, the methods and conditions are exactly the same as that of the tawaf of Umra-e-Tamatto. This second tawaf is called Tawaf-un-Nisa; the Niyyat will be I'm performing Tawaf-un-Nisa of Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
Salaat of Tawaf-un-Nisa: After performing Tawaf-un-Nisa recite a two rakaat salaat behind Makam-e-Ibrahim the Niyyat of which will be I am performing the salaat of Tawaf-un-Nisa of Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah. The method and conditions are the same as those mentioned for salaat of tawaf.<br />
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After performing the salaat of Tawaf-un-Nisa women become halal for men and vice versa (which had become haraam because of the restrictions imposed by the ehram.).<br />
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Note:<br />
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Even after doing the Halaqa/taqseer 3 things remain haraam. Of these perfume becomes halal after performing the tawaf, salaat of tawaf and sa'ee. The wife becomes halal after performing Tawaf-un-Nisa and its salaat, while hunting is always haraam within the limits of the haram.<br />
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Important Ruling:<br />
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It is permitted for some people to perform these 5 acts of Makkah between wearing the ehram of Hajj-e-Tamatto and departing for Arafah. However even their ehram will come off only after performing the Halaqa/taqseer in Mina. These are those persons for whom it is very difficult to perform the 5 acts of Makkah after Mina because of the crowds and their return to their hometowns is at an early date. Example: old people or those women who fear the onset of their menses. However the followers of Agha Khoei should observe precaution in this regard. Please ask your aalim for further details. Please note that women get certain concessions in hajj simply because they are women. It does not matter whether she's young or old, healthy or ill, weak or strong. For example: They do not have to wait in Muzdalifa till sunrise. But this facility of being able to perform the 5 wajib acts of Makkah in advance is given only to those women who have some problem, example: she's old, weak, ill or fears the onset of her menses. Other women cannot perform these acts in advance.<br />
Spending the night in Mina: It is wajib to spend the half the night of 11th and 12th zilhijja in Mina. You can spend either the first ½ of the night i.e. from sunset to midnight or the second ½ i.e. from midnight to morning in Mina, but according to Agha Khomeini it is wajib to spend the first half of the night in Mina i.e. from sunset to midnight. The Niyyat for this stay will be I am staying the night of 11th/12th zilhijja in Mina for Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
Rami al Jamaraat: It is wajib to stone all the three jamaraat with seven pebbles each on both the 11th and 12th day of zilhijja in Mina. Taking care of the following points:<br />
Niyyat; I am stoning the ____________ (Ula/Wusta/Uqba) jamaraah on the 11th/12th zilhijja for Hajj-e-Tamatto for Hajj-e-Islam Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
The sequence will be: First Ula (smallest), then Wusta (middle) then Uqba (biggest).<br />
The stoning must be performed between sunrise and sunset. The other conditions being the same as mentioned earlier.<br />
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Please Note:<br />
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Experience has shown that the best time for stoning on the 10th is after zawwal, and on the 11th and 12th the best time is between 7 am and 11 am. This is not a fiqhi ruling.<br />
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For some individuals it may become wajib to spend the night of the 13th in Mina followed by the stoning of all the three jamaraat on the day of the 13th, but normally people do not face this except for certain individuals which will be mentioned later.<br />
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On the 11th besides stoning the Jamaraah there is no other wajibaat to be performed. Hence you may rest in Mina or you may return to Makkah. In Makkah you may either rest or perform the 5 waajibaat of Makkah. In all conditions you must return to Mina to spend the night there.<br />
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Return from Mina:<br />
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On the 12th of zilhijja after stoning all the three jamaraat it is wajib to stay in Mina till zuhr. Thereafter you may leave Mina for Makkah, anytime before sunset. If you do not leave Mina before sunset you will have to spend this night (the night of the 13th in Mina), thereafter you may leave the following day only after stoning all the three jamaraat. However you can leave at anytime. Thus you will leave Mina after zuhr (till sunset) on the 12th or at anytime on the 13th. If you have already performed the 5 waajibaat of Makkah then your hajj is now complete, but if you have not performed the 5 waajibaat of Makkah then, after your return to Makkah from Mina first perform them so that your hajj can be complete, and know that Allah (swt) (who accepts every worship performed with a sincere heart by a momin) has purified you of every sin and according to traditions of the maasumeen you are now as masum as you were when you were a newborn baby. Try to obey Allah (swt) by keeping away from sins and keep up the self control that you showed during hajj even after you return to your country. And be careful not to sin further. May Allah (swt) accept your Hajj.<br />
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Some Important Details:<br />
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1. Along with hajj there is a great emphasis on ziyaraat of Madinah Munawwarah. However you may choose to go to Madinah before or after Hajj.<br />
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2. It is not wajib to stay in Madinah for 8 days or to perform 40 salaats in Madinah.<br />
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3. After performing Umra-e-Tamatto it is not allowed to leave Makkah till hajj is complete. Thus you may not even go to Jeddah or Arafat or Mina, not even for ziyaraat.<br />
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4. Sujood on the stone flooring of Masjidul Haram and Masjidun Nabawi are allowed, but on areas covered by carpet do Sujood on straw mats/fans or on paper. However Imam Khomeini and Agha Khamenei consider Sujood on carpet (in this connection) to be correct.<br />
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5. According to the current Maraaje it is allowed to do Umra-e-Mufrada even in the months of Shawwal, Zilqada and Zilhijja, but never between Umra-e-Tamatto and Hajj-e-Tamatto.<br />
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6. One who purposely does not perform Tawaf-un-Nisa will have to go back himself to perform it. But if one forgets to do Tawaf-un-Nisa, he can appoint a representative to perform Tawaf-un-Nisa on his behalf.<br />
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7. Shariat orders a traveler to shorten all his four rakaat salaats to two rakaat, but in four places even a traveler can choose to pray either four rakaats or shorten it to two, which includes Makkah and Madinah. In the opinion of Agha Khoei, Agha Khamenei and Agha Seestani this facility is for the entire city of Madinah and Makkah. Thus you have the choice to pray either four rakaat or two rakaat whether you are in the Masjid or at your residence. According to Agha Khomeini this ruling is limited to Masjidul Haraam and Masjidun Nabawi, in the rest of the city a traveler must recite qasr salaat. A traveler is a person who stays in a place for less than 10 days. Thus if you are staying in Madinah or Makkah for 10 or more days you will recite 4 rakaat salaats.<br />
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8. There is thawaab in joining the brothers of Ahle-Sunnah in Jamaat. Hence it is better to recite salaat with the Niyyat of Jamaat in Masjidul Haraam and Masjidun Nabawi. But now you will recite Hamd and the Sarah also yourself and the entire salaat will be recited in a low voice even if it is Maghrib, Isha or Fajr salaat.<br />
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Umra-e-Mufrada: (This is the general Umra which has nothing to do with Hajj.) Although this booklet is about Hajj, it is still appropriate to mention about Umra-e-Mufrada too, especially because some people go to Makkah initially then leave for Madinah, then again return to Makkah for Hajj. For the initial entry to Makkah such people have to perform Umra-e-Mufrada and they need to know the method of performing the same.<br />
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The 5 waajibaat mentioned above for Umra-e-Tamatto are the same for Umra-e-Mufrada, only the Niyyat will differ and is as follows:<br />
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a. At the time of wearing ehram: I'm wearing the ehram for Umra-e-Mufrada Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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b. For tawaf: I'm performing the tawaf of Umra-e-Mufrada Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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c. For Salaat of tawaf: I'm reciting the salaat of tawaf of Umra-e-Mufrada Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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d. For Sa'ee: I'm performing the sa'ee of Umra-e-Mufrada Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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e. For Taqseer; I'm performing the taqseer to relieve myself of ehram for Umra-e-Mufrada Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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After these 5 waajibaat have been performed two additional waajibaat have to be performed which are not parts of Umra-e-Tamatto:<br />
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1. Tawaf-un-Nisa: After performing the taqseer return to the Kaa'ba and perform a tawaf (of seven rounds) exactly as done before. The Niyyat will be I'm performing Tawaf-un-Nisa of Umra-e-Mufrada Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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2. Salaat of Tawaf-un-Nisa: In exactly the same manner as you have done before; recite a two rakaat salaat behind Maqame Ibrahim with this Niyyat: I'm performing salaat of Tawaf-un-Nisa of Umra-e-Mufrada Qurbatan Ilallah.<br />
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With this you have completed the Umra-e-Mufrada. Tawaf-un-Nisa and its salaat are wajib for women and children too, whether they are married or unmarried.<br />
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Other Umras:<br />
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v If someone wishes to perform further Umras after Hajj or right at the beginning, then a majority of maraaje have placed time restrictions on this. Some Maraaje opine that only one Umra can be performed per month. Some say that there should be a minimum gap of 10 days between two Umra. According to Agha Khoei and Agha Seestani, if someone is performing two Umras for himself then a gap of one month between the two Umras is necessary. But in this case distance of one month does not mean a gap pf 29/30 days. It means a change of months. But if someone is performing these Umras for different people then no gap between consecutive Umras is required. You may even perform one Umra in the morning followed by another one the same evening. Example: If someone is performing one Umra for self, the second for parents, the third for marhumeen, the fourth for children, then there need not be any gap between the Umras and these can be performed, for example: one per day. According to Imam Khomeini there must be a gap of 30 days between any two consecutive Umra.<br />
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v You can perform umra for one or many persons, for a live person or for a dead person or for a group of persons comprising of dead or live persons.<br />
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v While residing in Makkah if you wish to perform an Umra then you have to go to a place near Makkah for wearing the ehram. This place is called Tan'eem or Masjid-e-Umra or Masjid-e-Ayesha. You can cab it to Tan'eem, or take a bus from opposite the Haram which will take you to Tan'eem. Tan'eem is located at a distance of 6 miles from the Haram. For the return journey men will again be faced with the problem of having to travel in a closed vehicle. For this return journey from Tan'eem, Imam Khomeini and Agha Khamenei have given permission to travel in a closed vehicle without having to pay any Kaffarah, whether you are traveling in the day or night. Agha Khoei on the basis of ehtiyate-e-wajib prohibits traveling in a closed vehicle on the way back from Masjid-e-Umra, while Agha Seestani allows men to travel in a closed vehicle for the return journey only at night. Hence if the return journey is performed at night all maraaje allow men to use a closed vehicle for the return journey. (Because Agha Khoei has mentioned ehtiyate-e-wajib his followers can refer to someone else.)<br />
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v At this Masjid wear the ehram according to method already mentioned. You may also wear the two pieces of cloth from your hotel, go to the Masjid and just do the Niyyat and talbiya there. After wearing the ehram return to the Kaa'ba and perform the umra in exactly the same way as mentioned previously. There are absolutely no differences in the method, only insert the name of the individual in the Niyyat for whom you are doing the Umra. You may either denote the name or the relation. For example: If you are performing this umra for your parents, the Niyyat will be I'm wearing the ehram of Umra-e-Mufrada for my parents Qurbatan Ilallah. Make the appropriate changes in all the Niyyats accordingly.<br />
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Talbiya is a very important and touching zikr, but cannot be recited at every time or at every place. It has already been mentioned when you should stop reciting talbiya for Umra-e-Tamatto or Hajj-e-Tamatto. For Umra-e-Mufrada if you are entering Makkah from outside you should stop reciting the talbiya when you sight the houses of Makkah. If you are coming from Tan'eem, you may keep reciting the talbiya till you see the Kaa'ba.<br />
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Some details regarding Proxy (Representation):<br />
A man can represent a woman and vice-versa.<br />
Only he can act as a proxy on whom hajj is not wajib. If hajj is wajib on someone then he should perform his own hajj first.<br />
Only he can be chosen as a proxy whose salaat is absolutely perfect and whose Qiraa'at and pronunciation are correct.<br />
The proxy should follow the rulings of his own marjaa as well as that of the dead person. Some maraaje even require the rulings of the marjaa of the sender, for example: the son of the dead person to be followed. Hence choose only such persons as proxies who have adequate knowledge.<br />
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Important Issues Relating to Women:<br />
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Many women have to face the issue of Haydh during Hajj. Hence it is important to know a few details:<br />
It is permitted to use pills to delay the onset of Haydh provided it does not cause great harm. It is best to consult a doctor because the effect of these pills can affect the entire Hajj.<br />
Besides these two masjids it is haraam to stay in any other Masjid; however you may enter the other masjids through one door and exit through another without waiting in the Masjid anywhere. This rule also applies the masjids of Miqaats (for example: Masjid Shajarah outside Madinah and Masjid Umra, Makkah) and the other masjids for example Masjid Quba (Madinah), Masjid Jinn (Makkah).<br />
That blood which does not satisfy the conditions of Haydh is called istehaza and the rules of Haydh will not apply, even if it is medically declared to be Haydh. Example: the blood that stops before 3 days (if the blood of Haydh starts and then you stop it with the help of pills before 3 days are complete.) is not Haydh. Similarly if blood exceeds 10 days then the blood in excess of 10 days is not Haydh. The rulings of istehaza will apply to both these bloods.<br />
The blood a Saydani gets till the age of 60 is Haydh. Thereafter it is istehaza. A non-saydani will consider the blood to be that of Haydh up to the age of 50 years, and regarding the blood between the ages of 50 and 60 different maraaje have different rulings. Agha Khomeini and Agha Khamenei say that this is the blood of istehaza. On the basis of ehtiyate wajib Agha Khoei says that this woman must apply the rules of both Haydh and istehaza to this blood. Agha Seestani makes no distinction between a saydani and a non-saydani and says that for both the blood up to the age of 60 years is Haydh. Please bear in mind that the age is calculated on the basis of the lunar calendar.<br />
It is appropriate for women to understand the rulings of istehaza before embarking on the hajj journey especially the differences between qaleela, mutawassita and katheera, and the different rulings which apply to each. Sometimes a separate ghusl needs to be performed for tawaf and a separate ghusl for its salaat. Sometimes wudhu has to be performed before the tawaf and another wudhu is required before salaat of tawaf, sometimes tayyamum is required. Often the wudhu/ghusl has to be performed at a location closest to the haram. It is not enough to perform the wudhu/ghusl at the hotel and then proceed to the haram for tawaf. These details are beyond the scope of this concise booklet. During Haydh all the waajibaat of Hajj and Umra can be performed except those which are required to be performed inside Masjidul Haraam. Hence Haydh is not an obstacle for any wajib except tawaf and its salaat. Ehram can also be worn in the state of Haydh. Some rulings will be mentioned, but please refer to books of ulema or your maraaje for details.<br />
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If Haydh comes during Umra-e-Tamatto:<br />
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If Haydh starts before wearing ehram of Umra-e-Tamatto, she should still wear her ehram, reach Makkah and then wait till Haydh stops, as has been mentioned previously. This same rule applies to the woman who did not have Haydh when she wore her ehram but got Haydh before starting the tawaf. Both these women will complete the Umra-e-Tamatto after becoming clear of Haydh. But if Haydh starts after performing tawaf and its salaat, this lady should perform the remaining waajibaat of Umra-e-Tamatto (sa'ee & taqseer) while she is in the state of Haydh and remove the ehram.<br />
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Important Ruling:<br />
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It is wajib for a lady to wait till she is clear of Haydh in order to perform the remaining waajibaat of Umra-e-Tamatto, however if she does not have the time to wait because the time for the next part i.e. Hajj-e-Tamatto has arrived, for example: She arrived in Makkah on the second of Zilhijja and her Haydh will end on the 10th of zilhijja, whereas Hajj-e-Tamatto starts on the 9th of zilhijja, then there are different aspects to this situation:<br />
If at the time of wearing ehram she was in Haydh and was sure that the Haydh will not be over by the time the second part of Hajj starts, then at the time of wearing ehram, she must do the Niyyat of Hajj-e-Ifrad and not that of Umra-e-Tamatto. According to Agha Khoei such a lady can also do Niyyat of mafizzima. In this case she will neither perform Umra-e-Tamatto nor Hajj-e-Tamatto, but her Hajj will start with Hajj-e-Ifrad and she will follow it with an Umra-e-Mufrada. So this lady thinks that she will not become clean before the second part of hajj will start, hence she wears the ehram with the Niyyat of Hajj-e-Ifrad. But suppose her estimation was wrong and now she finds that she has become free of Haydh before the second part of Hajj is to start, then according to Agha Khomeini this ehram of Hajj-e-Ifrad that she had worn is invalid, she has to wear a new ehram with the Niyyat of Umra-e-Tamatto and she must perform Umra-e-Tamatto and Hajj-e-Tamatto as normal. According to Agha Khoei if at the time of wearing ehram she had worn it with the Niyyat of Hajj-e-Ifrad then the ruling is the same as that of Imam Khomeini, but if she had worn the ehram with Niyyat of mafizzima then with this ehram she should perform Umra-e-Tamatto and perform Hajj as normal. According to Agha Seestani this lady simply has to change her Niyyat and perform Umra-e-Tamatto. In this issue we could not obtain the ruling of Agha Khamenei.<br />
If at the time of wearing the ehram a lady was in the state of Haydh and she thought that she will be become free of Haydh and will have the opportunity to complete Umra-e-Tamatto, but her estimate was wrong and her Haydh did not get over by the time the second part of Hajj arrived, then her hajj will change to Hajj-e-Ifrad. In this issue, too, we could not obtain the ruling of Agha Khamenei.<br />
If the Haydh starts after wearing the ehram but before starting the tawaf and if before she becomes clear of the Haydh, the second part of the hajj (to reach Arafah on 9th zilhijja wearing the ehram) starts then according to Agha Khomeini she should change her Niyyat to that of Hajj-e-Ifrad. According to Agha Khoei and Agha Seestani she has a choice: she can either change her Niyyat to that of Hajj-e-Ifrad or she can continue with the Niyyat of Umra-e-Tamatto, leave out the tawaf and its salaat, perform the sa'ee and taqseer, wear the ehram of Hajj-e-Tamatto, go to Arafah and perform all the acts of Hajj-e-Tamatto and when she returns to Makkah for the tawaf of Hajj-e-Tamatto, then first she should perform the tawaf of Umra-e-Tamatto followed by its salaat and then perform the tawaf of Hajj-e-Tamatto. In this issue, too, we could not obtain the ruling of Agha Khamenei.<br />
If the Haydh starts after wearing the ehram, performing the tawaf and salaat, then she should perform the sa'ee and taqseer in the state of Haydh as has been mentioned earlier.<br />
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If Haydh comes during Hajj-e-Tamatto:<br />
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If a lady gets Haydh during Hajj-e-Tamatto, she should perform the hajj in the same way as those ladies perform who do not have Haydh, and wait to perform the acts of Makkah (tawaf of hajj, its salaat, sa'ee, tawaf-un-nisa, its salaat) till she becomes clear of her Haydh. Once she becomes clear then she should perform these, but if she is unable to wait (for example she will become clean only on the 16th of zilhijja, whereas her return flight is on the 14th of zilhijja, then she should appoint a representative who will perform the tawaf and its salaat for her, then she should perform the sa'ee herself (without entering the Masjid to reach Safa, use the road from outside), and then appoint a representative to perform Tawaf-un-Nisa and its salaat. Take care to appoint a representative whose salaat is absolutely correct. Hence in the state of Haydh the lady can wear the ehram of Hajj (but she should not go inside Masjidul Haram), she can go to Arafah, Muzdalifa, and Mina, perform the Rami, sacrifice, taqseer and stay the nights in Mina. None of these require the lady to be Tahir.<br />
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Hajj-e-Ifrad:<br />
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People who live away from the city of Makkah have to perform the hajj called Hajj-e-Tamatto and the Hajj which is wajib on the people of Makkah is called Hajj-e-Ifrad, but sometimes Hajj-e-Ifrad becomes wajib even on people who live away from Makkah, especially ladies in Haydh, hence a short description follows:<br />
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The hajj performed by the people living away from Makkah is in two parts and both together constitute the Hajj, whereas Hajj-e-Ifrad has only one part - the Hajj. The method of Hajj-e-Ifrad is nearly the same as the second part of the Hajj and if the lady is performing Hajj-e-Ifrad from first (at the time of wearing ehram her responsibility is to perform Hajj-e-Ifrad), then she will wear the ehram with the Niyyat of Hajj-e-Ifrad as follows: I'm wearing the ehram for my wajib Hajj-e-Ifrad Qurbatan Ilallah, but to begin with if she had worn the ehram of Umra-e-Tamatto and after reaching Makkah her responsibility became Hajj-e-Ifrad, then she should change her Niyyat that now I'm performing Hajj-e-Ifrad Qurbatan Ilallah. After reaching Makkah, while her companions will perform the Umra-e-Tamatto and remove its ehram and then after wait of a few days will wear the ehram of Hajj-e-Tamatto and leave for Arafah, she will stay in Makkah in the state of ehram and will leave with this ehram, for Arafah with everybody else. Thereafter she will perform the same acts as the other hujjaj perform, but sacrifice is not wajib in Hajj-e-Ifrad (although it is mustahab). Hence on the 10th of zilhijja after performing the Rami she can perform her taqseer and remove her ehram (Others can perform taqseer/halaq only after performing the sacrifice). She will perform the stay of Mina and the acts of Makkah just as the other Hujjaj do and this hajj is correct and she has also discharged her wajib responsibility.<br />
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However after this hajj (if it is possible for her), she should perform an Umra-e-Mufrada. For details please contact ulema or reliable books of your marjaa.<br />
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IMPORTANT PLACES IN /AROUND KAABAA<br />
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Approximately 70 Prophets are buried in the courtyard of the Ka'ba. Some say even Prophet Hood(a) is buried here. Hence the entire courtyard is significant for acceptance of duas. However some places are more exalted than others.<br />
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1.} Haja r e Aswad: In all 7 rounds of tawaf, whenever the the Holy Prophet(s) passed by the Hajar e Aswad, he would kiss it by hand (kept hand on the stone and kissed his hand). He performed this same action at Rukn e Yamani too. If he(s) was doing tawaf on camel, he would kiss by gesture.<br />
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Thus scholars recommend kissing all 4 corners by gesture, with special emphasis on Rukne Yamani and Hajar e Aswad.<br />
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After tawaaf go and kiss Hajar e Aswad and Rukn e Yamani with mouth. This is also a worship which is not to be abandoned unless one fears falling into haram eg the wrist or hair of women will be exposed.<br />
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2.} Maqaam e Ibrahim: Is a stone from heaven<br />
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Mentioned twice in the Quran<br />
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The footprints of Prophet Ibrahim(a) are embedded on this stone.<br />
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Prophet Ibrahim(a) stood on this very stone while building the Ka'ba. When the wall reached a height such that he could not reach out to put any further stones, this stone(maqame ibrahim) would rise above the ground so that Prophet Ibrahim could put further stones to complete the walls of the Ka'ba.<br />
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Standing on this very stone, Prophet Ibrahim(a) invited all mankind to Hajj.<br />
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Revere and kiss the stone and ask for your wishes here.<br />
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3.} Hijre Ismail: This area contains the graves of Lady Hajra(a) and Prophet Ismaeel(a). The grave markings were there till 1975/76, thereafter obliterated. Recite their ziarat in books.<br />
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It was at this place that Prophet Ibrahim(a) left his wife(Hajra) and infant son<br />
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(Ismaeel), and went back home. Initially Lady Hajra made a shade of palm leaves and lived here for sometime, eventually moving to Mina near Masjid Kheyf<br />
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A hadeeth says that Hijre Ismaeel is actually a portion of the interior of the Ka'ba. Hence reciting salat here is like reciting salat inside the Ka'ba.<br />
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Hijre Ismaeel was the special worship place of Imam Zainul Abedeen (a). He would reside in makkah for 2-3 months prior to hajj, and spend the nights in Hijr e Ismaeel, clinging to the Kiswa and reciting dua. He would move along the entire length of the wall – below the meezab, left, right, clinging his chest and stomach to the wall. Many duas of Sahifa e Sajjadiya have been recited by him here.<br />
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According to the Ahle Sunnat and a minority of Shia scholars Hijr e Ismaeel is "Hateem" a place meaning important for acceptance of du'a. But majority shia scholars insist that Hateem is Multazam {No 7}<br />
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Hijre Ismaeel is important for acceptance of any type of dua, but is especially recommended for solving problems related to children eg marriage of daughters or any other off-spring related problems. Recite a 2 rakat salat of talab e hajat followed by your dua. You can also ask somebody else to do this for you.<br />
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4.} Mizaab e Rehmah: It is the golden water spout embedded high in the wall of the Ka'ba enclosed by Hijr e Ismaeel.<br />
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Below the meezab is the preferred place of worship of Imam Zainul Abedeen(a). Important for acceptance of duas.<br />
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Allah's rehmat is always being showered at this place<br />
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5.} Shadharwan : These are the sloping foundational walls along the base of the Ka'ba, and the portion covered by the shadharwan was actually included inside the ka'ba constructed by Prophet Ibrahim (a). Hence the entire shazarwan is important for acceptance of duas, but includes 2 special points<br />
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v Ma'zan: From door of Kaaba move towards Hijre Ismaail you will come across a brownish slab{of stone } in Shadharwan {rest is whitish} called ma'zan. At this place the cement required for construction of the Ka'ba was made by mixing mud of heaven and water of kauthar.<br />
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Immediately after Zuhoor, Imam e Zamana a.t.f.j. will sit here to accept bayyat from people. Hence also called Maqam e Imam e Zamana (a)<br />
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v Between the ma'zan and Hijre Ismaail there is a slab with something in Arabic written {which king put it and when}. This is Makaam e Jibraael. This is where before starting construction of the Ka'ba, Jibrael(a) recited a 2 rakat namaz. To his side Prophet Ibrahim a.s. recited and Prophet Ismail a.s. stood a little behind. { Jibrael (a) showed Prophet Ibrahim(a) how to make Ka'aba.<br />
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6.} Mustajar : Mustajar means a place of protection. The worshiper goes into Allah's protection here.<br />
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It is in the wall between Rukne Shaami and Rukne Yamani, from halfway on this wall to Rukne Yamaani. Whenever Imam Ali Redha (a) reached the mustajar in the last{7th} round/shaut during tawaaf, he(a) would cling to the mustajar with his chest, stomach, cheeks and palms, widespread and recite, "Allahumma baito baituka wa abdo abduka wa haazaa maqaamo aa'ezi bika minnaar.{O our Allah, this house is your house and this slave is your slave and at this place, seeks your protection from the hell fire) Even the Prophet(s) performed this action. This action is much recommended, but avoid it in waajib tawaf, try to do it during mustahab tawaf. (But don't get stuck there. Perform it and remember to complete your tawaf)<br />
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7.} Multazam : This is hateem according to most shia scholars<br />
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v It is the area between Hajar e Aswad and door of the Ka'ba. It means "the place of clinging"'<br />
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v According to one riwaayat, this was the place where Prophet Adam(a)'s dua was accepted.Therefore it is also called Maqaame e Tauba e Adam.<br />
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{another riwaayat is for Jabal e Rehmat}<br />
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v Also called Hateem which means "to be rubbed off", because here peoples' sins are rubbed off.<br />
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v This was the special place of worship of Ameerul momeneen(a). It was at this place that he taught dua e mashlool to the paralysed youth.<br />
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v Whenever Prophet Haroon(a) would come to the ka'ba, he would make his children (shabbar and shabbir) sit here .Hence this place is also called musalla e shabbar o shabbir. (Hasnayn(a) have been been named after these 2 children of Prophet Haroon(a)<br />
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v Multazam is special for repentance and doing dua for any health related problems.<br />
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v The door of the Ka'ba: This is the door to reach Allah(s.w.t). Cling to this door, because it is said that for him who clings to the door and does not let go, eventually the door will be opened for him.<br />
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8.} Rukne Yamaani: This is the place where the wall of the Ka'ba had cracked open for Fatima binte Asad, and from where she had entered the Ka'ba to give birth to Ali ibn Abi talib(a). Today there is no evidence of that occurrence in the wall, as this is not that original wall.<br />
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It is the rukn of barakaat. Riwayats say that it is door to heaven for the Ahl ul Bayt(a). In every round of the tawaf, the Holy Prophet (a) kissed this rukn. The Holy prophet is reported to have said, "Whenever I do tawaf, Jibraeel(a) does tawaf in front of me, and as soon as Jibraeel(a) comes near Rukn e Yamani, he runs to it to kiss it, as it contains so much barakaat. In Arabic barakat is also called Yameen, in addition this corner also faces Yemen , hence called Rukn e Yamani.<br />
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A very important place for acceptance of prayers, especially recite Rabbana aatena fiddunya hasanataw wa fil akhirate hasanataw wa kena azaabannar here. Rather between Rukne Yamaani and Hajar e Aswad is place for dua, especially "Rabbana aatena….."<br />
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Other Important Places<br />
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All these places are not tourist spots. These are all places of worship, places to do duas and seek fulfillment of your wishes. Hence do some ibadat, ask for your desires (Allah wants you to ask) and then vacate the place for others.<br />
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1.} Mount Safa: To sit on Safa is, in itself, a worship. But if you sit here for the time it takes an average person to recite Sura e Ahzaab( approx 20 mins), it is very beneficial for increase in sustenance(rozi). During this time if you recite Sura Waqiya, it is excellent for sustenance [sit for ~ 20 mins and recite sura Waqiya].<br />
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Riwaayat: If one sits on Safa for the time it takes an average person to read Sura Ahzaab, it is better than the door of the Ka'ba, for sustenanace(rozi).<br />
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2.} Baab e Bani Shaybaah :<br />
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v This is from where the Holy prophet s.a.w.s. and all Maasumeen a.s. entered Masjidul Haraam. During the Prophet's time there was no door, only an arch; later a door in form of a pulpit (minbar) was made here. Nowadays, too, there is no door.<br />
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v Location: It is in the sehen directly in line of Maqaame Ibraahim- behind it, after 8-10 tiles, where the 2 lines (coming from the steps side) end. Sometimes is included in women enclosure for saalt.<br />
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v Babus Salaam {door no 24} used to be directly behind Baab e Bani Shayba. Therefore it was mustahab to enter the Haram from there, especially for 1st umrah of trip. However in the latest renovation, Babus Salam has been removed, but the location remains. Hence enter from thereabouts.<br />
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Baab e Salaam behind Safa and Marwa<br />
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v The idol, Hubal is buried just a little in front of Baab e Bani Shaybah. Prophet s.a.w.s desired all hujjaj to trample over Hubal before entering Masjidul Haraam.<br />
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v When Imam e Zamaana a.t.f.s. comes, people will enter through Baaus Salaam.<br />
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3.} Neelayn {sutoon} Akhdarayn {green}: These are the 2 green pillars/sutoon between which men do harwalaa during Saee. This is where Lady Haajra ran {instead of walking} because it was low and she could not see her son.<br />
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4.} Well of Zam-Zam: This is the place where Lady Hajra lay her infant son Ismaail on the ground, when she went in search of water. The Zam zam sprang here, under the feet of Prophet Ismaeel(a). ZamZAm literally means 'stop stop'<br />
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Earlier there was a mark here and written: "Haadha beiro zamzam." Later this marking was obliterated.<br />
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Location: It is somewhere between the green light and Maqaam e Ibraahim. Walk from the green light towards Maqame Ibrahim, keeping your dua in mind, and tell Allah- this is my dua when I reach that palce. This place is extremely important for acceptance of dua. Dua done while standing on the well of zamzam is so full of barkaat that not just the seeker, but all his descendants till the day of qayamat will reap the benefits of the dua.<br />
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Doing dua and seeking fulfillment of your desires, while drinking the water of zamzam is, by itself, a very excellent deed. This merit is not limited to drinking this water while performing umrah/hajj, but extends to whenever you drink this water in Masjidul Haram. There is a short dua in books too – memorizes it and recite it whenever you drink this water.<br />
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Bait e Umme Hani: Was in courtyard. Umme Hani was the older sister of Ameeerul Mo'mineena.s. The Holy Prophet s.a.w.s. used to often rest here at night and even went to Meraj from here. Recite 2 rakat namaz here. It is the 14th tile from Rukne Yamani.<br />
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Note: The Holy Prophet is reported to have said, 'He who does Tawaf of the House at noon with his head bare, bare-foot, making his steps short, closing his eyes (overlooking, disregarding others) and touching the Black Stone in every round he makes, without hurting anyone nor cutting short his praise and glorifying of Allah, will be rewarded for each step he makes with seventy thousand good deeds. Seventy thousand of his evils will be wiped off; his rank will be increased by seventy thousand grades; he will be given the reward as if seventy thousand slaves, each whose price is ten thousand dirhams were freed on his behalf; seventy of his family members would be cured of any sickness, and seventy thousand of his needs would be granted -sooner or later.'</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-64452843605894206552011-05-09T04:16:00.000-07:002011-05-09T04:16:14.478-07:00Meraj the night journey holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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The Prophet of Islam began his historical night journey, along with the trusted protector of the revelation, the Angel Jibra'il from the house of Umm al *Hani, the daughter of his uncle and sister of Amir al-Mo'minin 'Ali in the blessed city of Makkah. With the aide of his steed al-Buraq, he traveled to Bait al-Muqaddas, which (at that time) was located in the country of Jordan and is also known as Masjid al-Aqsa (the Furthest Masjid). He disembarked at this place and in a very short period of time, visited various places inside the Masjid - including Bait al-Laham, the birthplace of `Isa al-Masih , in addition to the houses and other important places of the various Prophets. In some of these places, he even recited a two Rak`at Salat.<br />
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In the next stage (of his journey) he traveled from this spot to the heavens, where he was witness to the celestial bodies and the entire universe. He spoke with the spirits of the (previous) Prophets and the Angels; he saw from very close both Paradise and Hell; and the various stages and levels of the people of Paradise and those in Hell. It was these unknowns of the creation, the secrets of the origin of the Universe, the expanse of the world of creation, and the unlimited power of Allah the Highest, that he was given complete knowledge of.<br />
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Subsequently, he continued on with his journey until he reached to the region known as Sidratul ' Muntaha, a place that was covered in grandeur and magnificence. It was from this same path that he traversed that he returned, and upon coming back, once again visited to Bait al-Muqaddas, proceeded on to Makkah and then to his home. On the return trip, he came across a trade caravan from the tribe of the Quraish who during their journey had lost one of their camels which they were searching for. The Prophet drank from the water that the people of the caravan had with them and by the rising of the morning sun, reached back to the house of Umm al-Hani.<br />
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Upon his return, the Prophet told Umm al-Hani of the secrets (that he saw) and that evening, in a gathering of the people of the Quraish, lifted all the curtains of the secrets of the Me'raj and his journey and opened their minds to this event. The word of his travels spread from mouth to mouth amongst all the groups, and now more than ever, the Quraish were upset (with him).<br />
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The Quraish, as was their old-time habit, belied the Prophet and in the gathering, a man stood up and asked if there was anyone in Makkah who has seen Bait al-Muqaddas so that he could ask the Prophet in regards to the physical building. Not only did the Prophet describe the physical particularities of Bait al *Muqaddas, rather, he even informed them of the event that took place between Makkah and Bait al-Muqaddas - and it was not long after that the travelers (of that caravan) reported the exact events (as had occurred).<br />
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The Heavenly Journey of the Prophet of Islam has been straight-forwardly explained in two Surahs of the Qur'an. In other Surahs as well, we see allusions to this journey.<br />
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In the Surah al-Isra (Sarah 17 - also known as Bani Isra`il), it is mentioned:<br />
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"Glorified be He who carried His servant at night from Masjid al* Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa, the precincts of which We have blessed so that We may show him of Our Signs. Verily He is the All* Hearing, the All-Seeing. " [1]<br />
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From this verse, we come to the conclusion that the Prophet of Islam traveled with his physical body through the worlds of Ascension. Further, by the greatness of the Hidden Power, he was able to complete this journey in a very short span of time.<br />
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Allah starts His speech with the phrase which denotes the fact that Allah is free from all deficiencies - but He does not stop here. Rather, He makes the ascension the reason for His greatness by saying `made to travel' so that others do not imagine that the means of this journey was through causes of the natural world and with normal, ordinary means of transportation. This would have made his journey something that could have been denied. Rather, this journey was accomplished by relying upon the power of Allah and His specific and special blessings.<br />
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Although this verse states that the start of the journey was from Masjid al-Haram and ended at Masjid al Aqsa, this does not contradict the fact that the Prophet in addition to this trip, also had other trips towards the higher world, since another part of the journey of Ascension of the Prophet is explained in verses of Sarah al-Najm.<br />
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Another important part of this verse is that the journey of the Prophet was both bodily and spiritually, not just a spiritual pilgrimage, and this is confirmed by the word meaning His servant which is used to mean both the body and the spirit. Had it not been so, He would have said meaning his (Muhammad's) soul only. In Sarah al-Najm, the event of the Me'raj is explained in more detail.<br />
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From the time the Prophet Muhammad told the Quraish, `I saw the angel of revelation (when he received the first revelation) in his original and pure state', all the Quraish rose up to mock him.<br />
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The Qur'an, in response to the thoughts of the ignorant people replies:<br />
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"Will you then argue with him about what he saw? He certainly saw him (Jibra'il) during his other ascent to the Lote-tree (in the seven heavens) near which is Paradise. When the tree was covered with a covering, (Muhammad's) eyes did not deceive him, nor did they lead him to falsehood. He certainly saw the greatest (signs) of the existence of his Lord. " [2]<br />
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The date of the Me'raj of the Prophet of Islam has been recorded by two major Muslim historians, Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Hisham, as being in the 10th year of Bi`thah (appointment to Prophethood). The great Muslim historian, Baihaqi has recorded this event as occurring in the 12th year of Bi'thah. Others have mentioned it as occurring in the beginning of the Bi'thah, and some mentioned it as being between these two dates.<br />
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Sometimes, to rationalize between these different views, it is has been said that the Prophet of Islam went on the Me'raj more than once. However, it should be mentioned that that Me'raj in which the daily Salat was made incumbent, without doubt, occurred before the death of Abu Talib, who passed away in the 10th year of Bi'thah. Unmistakably, from the ahadith and books of history, it is mentioned that on the night of Me'raj, Allah gave the order of the five daily Salat as being mandatory upon the Islamic Nation.<br />
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It has been an on-going discussion and debate for hundreds of years concerning the method of travel of the Holy Prophet during the Me'raj. Many things have been said regarding this journey and its being physical or only spiritual even though from the Qur'an and the ahadith there is no doubt that it was a physical ascension.<br />
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However, one problem from the point of view of science prevented some people in believing the reality and thus, the Me'raj of the Prophet of Islam was recorded as being simply spiritual. Another group went a step further and believed that this complete event was simply a dream and that the Prophet experienced the Me'raj during his sleep!<br />
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However, the response of the Quraish, after hearing about the Me'raj of the Prophet clearly shows that the journey through the different worlds was not something that was seen in a dream because then it would have had no meaning and if the Quraish could have just called the dream of the Prophet a lie and they would not have created all the commotion (that they did).<br />
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Others have said that the Me'raj of the Prophet was nothing more than spiritual in meaning and it was because his deep contemplation and thought for the creations of Allah , the witnessing of the greatness and beauty of His creations, and his being entirely submerged in the thought and remembrance of the Truth, and thus, the physical restrictions and spiritual closeness (that the Prophet encountered) are beyond explanation.<br />
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However, this type of spiritual ascension and closeness is something that anyone with a clear conscience and pure heart can attain. Nevertheless, the Qur'an relates that this distinct ascension of the Prophet is one of the peculiarities of the Noble Prophet and this trip which he was taken through was something extra*ordinary, since many a nights did the Prophet of Islam experience a state of spiritual ascension and closeness (to his Creator), whereas this physical Ascension was one that took place on a particular night.<br />
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It must be mentioned that the Greek hypothesis which was put forth by Bartholomew, who for close to two thousand years was well recognized in the scientific circles of the east and west, also fell into error. He was of the belief that all physical entities that exist in this world are of two divisions: elemental and celestial. By elemental he meant the four known elements which are: water, ground, wind and fire. The first sphere that comes to our attention is the sphere of the ground, which is the center of the universe. After that, it is the sphere of water, followed by that of the wind, and the fourth, is that of the fire. Each of these four spheres are related to the other. It is from here that the spheres come to an end and the celestial bodies start.<br />
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The meaning of the celestial bodies are the nine celestial planes, which just like the various skins of an onion, are related to one another but do not have the ability of tearing nor becoming united (as one). There is not a single creature which by its own leave is able to traverse within these boundaries, since this would call for the separation of the levels of the celestial bodies.<br />
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Since the physical Me'raj involved travelling upwards from this world, and passing through the four levels of the elemental world and then piercing through the celestial boundaries - one after the other until all four had been split, and since this act was not correct according to the scientific beliefs of the Greeks, thus the physical Me'raj too was not possible (according to the theory of Bartholomew).<br />
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In reality, this theory held weight for that time period in which the hypothesis of Bartholomew had strength and a following. Fortunately, his ideas which were completely baseless, have been made apparent today and have lost all of their value.<br />
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The same goes for the scientists who study Natural Science and try to find a tangible reason for everything that happens and for every event that occurs and who look for a natural or scientific consequence - their ideas too have lost their value. Similarly, those people who accepted the hypothesis of Bartholomew were at the forefront of denying the Me'raj of the Prophet and thought that the heavenly journey went against the scientific and natural laws of today - natural laws such as: the law of gravity of the earth; its speed of travel of 25,000 miles per hour; the weightlessness of an object that is outside of the airspace of earth; the fact that it is not possible to breathe the air that is outside our atmosphere; the various cosmic rays; meteorites and air pressure; and the speed of light that goes at the speed of approximately 300,000 kilometers a second; and other such examples.<br />
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Fortunately however, it must be known that through scientific research and investigation, the space scientists of the East and the West, by launching the very first rocket in the year 1957, named Sputnik, were able to demonstrate to mankind with ease, that they could overcome such problems as the gravitational pull, cosmic rays, problems with breathing in space, and others, through various technologically designed and built equipment and instruments.<br />
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Even today, the space science research is ever increasing and the scientists and researchers are confident that in a matter of time, they will be able to place life on one of the planets in our solar-system; just as today, they have opened up the exploration to the moon and the planet Mars.<br />
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These scientific progresses and advancements in technology and industry are a clear proof that such a celestial travel (that of the Prophet of Islam on the night of Me'raj) is possible and can not be classified as something that was impossible.<br />
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That which is certain and in which there can be no doubt is the fact that everything mankind can do today through various human* created ways and means, the Prophets were able to perform by the grace of Allah and without the apparent and external means.<br />
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Therefore, we see that the Prophet of Islam by the will of Allah was taken on the Me'raj, and all that exists in it belongs to Him and He is the designer and fashioner of this amazing and perfectly arranged system. It is He who has given the earth its' gravitational pull, has given the sun its cosmic rays, and it is He who has given the air its various levels; and anytime He wants to, He is able to take all of these back and put a halt to them all. Also, it must be known that in reference to miracles, natural events and the power of mankind, all of these are independent issues and never can the infinite power of Allah be compared to the limited power and ability of mankind.<br />
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Bringing alive those who are dead, converting a staff into a snake, splitting the moon, keeping alive the Prophet Yunus in the belly of a whale in the depths of the ocean, and many other miracles such as these which have been mentioned in other heavenly books, confirm the fact that no uncertainty can be placed on the Me'raj of the Prophet .<br />
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Thus, all of the natural occurrences and all the external obstacles were demolished and conquered by the intention of the Maintainer of the Universe. His will and intention are not only limited to issues that are impossible - rather, any time that He wishes to perform any action, He is able to - whether mankind has the ability to perform it or not.<br />
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Further, that person, who in recognizing Allah has reached to that level of true cognizance of his Creator and the attributes and characteristics which are exclusive to Him, and who recognizes Allah as the One who is Eternal, Ever-Lasting and the All-Powerful Creator whose power and intention is above all things, will much more quickly accept (these facts and occurences). Other people (who have not reached to that level of cognizance of their Creator), through a little bit of study and research and with a deep and precise understanding along with the correct outlook on the world too will accept and acknowledge the truth.<br />
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The treatise of the Me'raj according to the narration of Faidh al-Kashani, which is in your hands is a collection of traditions taken from the speech of Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (peace be upon him) as compiled by the late Muhaddith and great Philosopher and Thinker Faidh al-Kashani as taken from his well known book, "Nawadir al-Akhbar" [3] which is a collection of ahadith on the topic of Usul ad*Din.<br />
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It goes without saying that the complete collection of ahadith in regards to the Me'raj can be read in Bihar al-Anwar from `Allamah Majlisi, volume 18, page 282; volume 26, page 86; volume 36, page 162 and 245; volume 39, page 158; volume 70, page 6; volume 76, page 146 and 184, and volume 93, page 93.<br />
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Hawza `Ilmiyyah of Qum<br />
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Mahdi Ansari Qummi<br />
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Spring 1376 (1997)<br />
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Notes:<br />
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[3] The full title of this book is Nawadir al-Akhbar fima Yatal `aqu biusul ad-Dini, written by Faidh al-Kashani, research by Mahdi Ansari, printed by the Research Department of the Faculty of Humanities, Tehran, 1376<br />
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<br />
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All praise belongs solely to Allah, the Lord of all the Worlds, the Fashioner of all the Creations. And prayers of Allah be upon our Master Muhammad and his family - the Righteous and the Pure, especially al-Imam al-Muntazar al-Mahdi, Sahib az-Zaman, may the best greetings and salutations be upon him and may the perpetual curse be upon all of their enemies until the Day of Resurrection.<br />
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And then, Allah the Highest has said in His Noble book and His established great speech:<br />
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"Glorified be He who carried His servant from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa, the precincts of which We have blessed, so that We may show him of Our Signs. Verily He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing. "<br />
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One of the spiritual and soul inspiring events that took place during the lifetime of our distinguished Prophet Muhammad was the Me'raj. This incident is considered as one of the indisputable events of history and is a part of our religious belief. Every Muslim, in accordance with the clear verses of the Qur'an, in addition, to the reliable chains of history, believe in the Me'raj.<br />
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In the Shi'a teachings, the belief in the Me'raj is a part of the principal beliefs such that is has been narrated from Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq and from Imam 'Ali ibn Musa al-Rida that:<br />
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"One who denies (any of these) three things is not among our Shi`a (followers): the Me`raj, the questioning in the grave and ash* Shafa`ah (intercession). "<br />
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The book that you have in your hands deals with the event of Me'raj of the Final Prophet that this base servant, after research from various books, ahadith and reliable events of history has compiled in the form of a booklet.<br />
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My purpose for (compiling) this was to keep it condensed, since up until now, the Me'raj of that great man (Muhammad) has not been presented in a summarized and beneficial manner. It is hoped that the dear readers will forgive the mistakes and slips of the pen.<br />
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Among the writers of history and the elucidators of the Holy Qur` an there is a dispute in regards to the place of commencement of the Me'raj of the Noble Prophet . Did it start from the house of Umm Hani (the sister of Amir al-Mo'minin 'Ali ibn Abi Talib) or from Masjid al-Haram - since the complete city of Makkah was called and referred to as Masjid al-Haram? From the apparent reading of the verse, it began from Masjid al-Haram. Thus, the Me'raj journey of the Prophet of Allah was from Masjid al*-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa - the Bait al-Muqaddas.<br />
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This trip - meaning the Me'raj of the Noble Prophet took place at night and the meaning of Masjid al-Aqsa (the Furthest Masjid) is the same as the Bait al-Muqaddas.<br />
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Allah in the Noble Qur'an says:<br />
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<br />
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"By the declining star. Your companion is not in error nor has he gone astray. He does not speak out of his own desire. It is a revelations which has been revealed to him and taught to him by the Great Mighty One, the Strong One who appeared on the uppermost horizon. He then came nearer and nearer, until he was as close to Him as the distance of two bows, or even less. He revealed to Allah's servant whatever He wanted. His (Muhammad's) heart did not lie to him about what his eyes had seen. Will you then argue with him about what he saw? He certainly saw Him during his other ascent to the Lote-tree near which is Paradise. When the tree was covered with a covering, (Muhammad's) eyes did not deceive him, nor did they lead him to falsehood. He certainly saw the greatest (signs) of the existence of his Lord. " [4]<br />
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[4] Surah al-Najm (53), Verses 1-18<br />
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Some people say: the Me'raj of the Prophet took place during his sleep, while others say that the Me'raj was simply spiritual. However, since the Noble Prophet had mentioned that: "During the Me`raj, I met with the various Prophets; I saw the Angels; Heaven and Hell were shown to me; I was brought to the Arsh and reached to Sidratul Muntaha. I also met people in Heaven who were being showered with the blessings of Allah and also I saw people in Hell who were being punished by the harshest types of punishment; I was also informed as to why they were in such a state, " thus, it is not possible that the Prophet went to the Me'raj in the physical body made of clay (as it is not possible for the physical body to travel through these various stages).<br />
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It has been narrated from 'Ali ibn Ibrahim al-Qummi that Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq had said:<br />
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"Jibra'il, Mika'il and Israfil brought Buraq [5] to the Prophet . One of these (three) held the reigns of Buraq, while the other one held on the saddle and the third one held on to the clothing of the Prophet while he was ascending it. When the Prophet mounted onto the Buraq, its entire body started to tremble. Jibra'il pointed with his hand towards Buraq and told him, `O' Buraq! Keep calm! Before the Noble Prophet - no other Prophet has ever ridden you and after him too no one like him will ever ride upon you again."<br />
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Buraq became tranquil and took the Prophet towards the heavens. Jibra'il accompanied the Prophet and pointed out the signs of Allah in the heavens and the earth."<br />
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The Prophet of Islam stated that: "We were continuing when I heard someone call me by name. I did not pay any attention to it and continued on our course. Another time, I heard someone else call me by name. Again I did not pay any attention to it. Then, I saw a woman whose hands were uncovered and all the beauties of the world were on her. She said, `O' Muhammad! Wait, I have something to say to you.' However, I paid no attention to her either. After this, I heard another sound, which really scared me. That sound too, I ignored."<br />
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"After some time, Jibra'il stopped and said to me, `Perform the Salat.' I dismounted from Buraq and performed my Salat. Jibra'il said to me, `Do you know where you just prayed?' I replied to him in the negative. He said, `In Tayyibah (Madinah), that place where your travellers will go.' After this, I got back onto Buraq and we continued on our journey."<br />
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"Once again, Jibra'il stopped us and said, `Perform the Salat.' I once again dismounted Buraq, and performed my Salat there. He asked me, `Do you know where you just prayed? It is the Mountain of Saina - the place where Prophet Musa spoke to Allah (SWT).'<br />
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"Once again, I ascended Buraq and continued on my way until Allah would decree something else. Shortly afterwards, Jibra'il said, `Get down and recite a Salat.' Then again he questioned, `Do you know where you just prayed?' I replied in the negative, to which he answered, `In Bait al-Laham - the place which is near to Bait al-Muqaddas - and this is the place where Prophet `Isa was born.'<br />
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We reached Bait al-Muqaddas and I proceeded to tie the reins of Buraq to the same ring that the great Prophets (before me) used to tie their animal to. After this I entered the Masjid and it was here that I met Ibrahim, Musa, `Isa and the rest of the Prophets yes. They all gathered around me and we proceeded to get ready for Salat. I had no doubt that the Salat would be lead by Jibra'il, however when the lines for the Salat were being formed, Jibra'il placed his hand on my shoulder and pushed me forward.<br />
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Jibra'l also took part in the Salat behind me along with the various Prophets; however, this did not cause any pride or vanity in me. Following this, the custodian of the Masjid brought three vessels in front of me. In the first vessel was milk, in the second was water, and in the third one was wine. All of a sudden I heard someone say: `If he takes the vessel of water, he will perish, and his nation too will perish. If he takes the vessel of wine, he and his nation will all be lead astray. However, if he drinks the milk, then he has been guided and his nation too will be guided.' I proceeded to take the vessel containing the milk and drank from it. Jibra'il said, `Know that you have been guided and your nation too has been guided.'"<br />
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Then I was asked, `What did you see while you were on your journey?' I replied, `From my right side, I heard someone call out to me.' Jibra'il asked, `Did you reply him?' I said, `No, I did not reply.' Jibra'il told me, `That person who called you was a Jew.<br />
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Had you answered his call, then after you pass away, your nation would have changed to the religion of the Jews.'<br />
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Jibra'il then asked, `What else did you see?' I replied, `I then looked to my left and someone called me from that direction too.' Jibra'il asked, `Did you reply to that call?' I replied, `No, I did not pay any attention to him either.' Jibra'il replied, `He was one who was inviting people to the religion of Christianity. Had you paid any attention to him and replied to him, then after your death your nation would change their religion to Christianity.'<br />
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Jibra'il then asked, `Who welcomed you?' I replied, `I saw a woman whose arms were open (with no clothing on them), and upon them were various beauties of the world. She said to me, `O' Muhammad! Come near me so that I may speak with you.' Jibra'il asked, `Did you speak to her?' I replied, `No, I did not speak with her.' Jibra'il then said, `That woman was the physical manifestation of the world. If you would have answered or spoken to her, then your nation would have preferred this world over the next life.'<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 319-320, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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[5] Buraq: the name of the ride that the Prophet (s) was on during his Me'raj. Historians state that the body of it was similar to that of a horse while the head resembled that of a human being.<br />
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I said, "After that, I heard a sound that really frightened me. When I asked as to what it was, the reply came: `That sound was from a rock which had been thrown into the fire of hell seventy years ago, that just now landed in its spot and just settled.'"<br />
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It has been said that from that time on, the Prophet was never seen to laugh as long as he was alive.<br />
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"We continued our trip upwards until we reached the upper atmosphere of the world. There, I saw an angel named Isma'il. He was the custodian of Khitfah which the Qur'an explains as follows:<br />
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"Some of them who covertly steal words from the heavens are pursued by a glistening flame. " [6]<br />
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"Under the supervision of Isma'il was seventy thousand angels and under the supervision of each of these (seventy thousand) angels were another seventy thousand angels. He (Isma'il) asked Jibra'il, "Who is this person with you?" The answer was given that: "He is Muhammad" who has been raised up with The Message."<br />
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"That Angel opened the door and we entered into the heavens. I greeted him and prayed for his forgiveness. He too greeted me and prayed for my mercy. He said, `Welcome O' Brother and O' Great Prophet.' At that time a group of Angels greeted me. All of them were smiling and were cheerful; except for one of them who had a very hideous appearance (whose name is Khazin), who was upset and crying. No sign of happiness could be seen on his face.<br />
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"We were all awed by this Angel. Jibra'il said, `This Angel is the igniter of the fire of Hell. From the time that Allah appointed him as the one who would ignite the fire of hell up until now, he has never smiled. Every day, his anger on the enemies of Allah and those who commit sins increases. It is through this Angel that Allah will punish the sinners. If it was decreed that there should be a smile on his face, then because of you it would have been, but never has he smiled, nor will he ever - neither before you nor after you.' I greeted him and he replied my greeting and he gave me the glad tidings of paradise.<br />
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Khazin asked, `Do you give me permission to show (you) the fire of Hell?' Jibra'il replied, `Yes, show the Prophet the fire of hell.' Khazin lifted up the cover of the hellfire and opened the door. Flames from the fire shot up into the sky - flames that were boiling and continuously shooting up. I thought that soon the flames would come close to me. I said, `Jibra'il, tell the Angel to cover up the fire.' He gave the command and the fire went back to its place and Khazin closed the doors of hell and fire."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 320-321, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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[6] Surah Saffat (37), Verse 10<br />
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"Jibra'il and I continued along. On the way, we met a strong, muscular man. I asked, `Who is this person?' Jibra'il replied, `He is your father, Prophet Adam - Abu al-Bashar.' Prophet Adam introduced his children to me and said, `A pleasing aroma is coming from your pure body.' I read the following Surah to him:<br />
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"However, the records of the deeds of the virtuous ones will certainly be in 1lliyin. Would that you knew what Illiyin is! It is a comprehensively written Book (of records). The ones nearest to God will bring it to public. The virtuous will live in bliss, reclining on couches, reviewing (the bounties given to them). You can trace on their faces the joy of their bliss. They will be given pure wine out of sealed containers which have the fragrance of musk. This is the kind of place for which one should really aspire. With the wine is a drink from a spring (Tasnim) - the nearest ones to God will drink from it. [7]<br />
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I greeted Prophet Adam and prayed for his forgiveness. He too greeted me, then prayed for my forgiveness and said, `Welcome O' Prophet and O' Righteous Offspring who has been designated at a good time.'<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 321-322, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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[7] Surah Mutaffin (83), Verse 18-28<br />
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"We continued on our way until we saw an Angel sitting down and in his hand was a tablet of light. That Angel looked at what was written on the tablet with sadness and gloom on his face and paid no attention to what was happening around him except when someone came close to him.<br />
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I asked Jibra'il, `Who is this Angel?' Jibra'il said, `This is the Angel of Death (Malak ul-Mawt), and he is busy taking the souls (of people).' I said, `Take me closer to him.'<br />
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We went closer to him and Jibra'il introduced me to the Angel. I greeted him. He welcomed me, returned the greeting and sent salutations upon me. He said to me, `O' Muhammad give the glad tidings to your Ummah since I see good and moral works only from them.'<br />
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I thanked Allah only because of this blessing and said to him that this was from the grace of my Lord. Jibra'il said, `The Angel of Death is the most diligent Angel when it comes to carrying out his responsibility.' I asked him, `Does `Izra'il (another name for the Angel of Death) take the soul of anyone who has died or anyone who will die?' Jibra'il replied, `Yes, it is so.'<br />
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I then asked the Angel of Death, `Do you see where the people are?' He replied, `Yes. I see then and (I also see) the entire universe which is in front of me.' The Angel of Death continued, `Allah has given me the permission to have complete awareness over all of them. They are to me just like a dirham (coin) in the hand of a person, such that any way he wants to hold the coin, he can (so too, he has control and perception over all of Allah's creations). There is not a single house which I do not visit five times per day. I say to the people of each house, "Do not cry over your deceased because I will continuously come and go from your house, until the time comes when not a single person will remain there."'<br />
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"I asked Jibra'il, `Is death enough for the one who is facing trials and tribulations?' He replied, `After death, the trials are increased.'"<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 322-323, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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We continued on our journey until we reached a group of people, in whose hands were dishes with both good and bad food in them. However, they were eating only from the bad meat.<br />
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I asked, `Who are these people that are leaving the good food and are busy eating only the bad and putrid food?' Jibra il replied, `These are the people of your Ummah who used to eat forbidden (haram) food.'<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 323, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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After this, I saw an Angel whose physique was very interesting. One half of the body of this Angel was fire, and the other half of it was ice. Even stranger than this was the fact that neither the heat of the fire made the ice turn to water nor did the coldness of the ice put out the flames. With a very quiet voice he said, "I praise the One who is sufficent (to praise) such that the heat of this fire does not melt the ice, nor does the cold of the ice put out the fire. O' Allah! O' the One who has placed such a thing between the fire and ice! You (too) place agreement and love between the hearts' of Your servants!"<br />
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I asked Jibra'il concerning this Angel. He replied to me that "Allah, the Glorious and Most High, has appointed him as the Angel who will offer advice to the believers on earth and is the guardian of the heavens and earth - from the time this Angel was created, he has been praying for the people on earth.<br />
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There are also two other angels in this heaven, one of them supplicates as such, `O' Allah! Whosoever gives a contribution or donation (in your way), have Mercy upon him. The other one says, `O' Allah, destroy he who is stingy and miserly!'"<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 323, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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Again, we continued on our way. During the journey, we approached a group of people whose lips were like the lips of a camel (large in size), and were being cut with scissors. The meat that had been cut was then forced into their mouths.<br />
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I asked, "Jibra'il, who are these people?" He replied, "These are the people who used to backbite and look for faults in their believing brothers."<br />
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I saw another group of people whose skulls were being crushed with rocks and whose brains were flowing out. I asked, ".Who are these people?" He said, "These are people who would go to sleep without having prayed Salat al-`Isha."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 323-324, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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I saw a group of people in which fire was being poured into their mouths and it was coming out of their rear-ends.<br />
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I requested an explanation on who they are. Jibra'il replied, "These were people who took the property of the orphans unlawfully."<br />
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Then I saw another group of people whose stomachs were so large that they could not even get up.<br />
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I asked a question regarding these people and the answer I was given was that they were people who used to take interest, were deceived by the Devil and followed the ways of the People of Fira'un. Every morning and evening, fire is given to them. They say, "O' Allah! When will the Day of Judgement take place so that we will have some respite from this life, which is taking away our strength?"<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 324, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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We came across a group of women during our journey who were being hung by their chest.<br />
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I asked Jibra'il, "Who are these women?" He replied, "These are women who lied and attributed children (that they had from someone else) to their husbands and therefore claimed that these children were their inheritors.'<br />
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The Prophet of Allah said, "The harshest punishment of Allah is on that woman who attributes a child to a family who is not really from that family, simply to take control of her husband's wealth."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 324, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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We proceeded from those people and arrived to a group of Angels, who Allah the Glorious and High - by His own desire had created - whose complete existence was spent in the glorification and remembrance of Allah (SWT).<br />
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These Angels, in a high voice, were praising and thanking the One God and out of their love and fear for Him were crying.<br />
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I asked regarding them and Jibra'il told me, "Just as you can see, each Angel is standing beside another Angel yet they do not talk to one other. Their only task is to glorify and praise Allah the High and Glorious - thus they do not even look up or down."<br />
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I greeted them to which they replied by moving their head without even looking at me. Jibra'il said to them, "This is Muhammad, the seal of the Prophets and the Prophet of Mercy. He is the Leader and Master of all the Prophets. Why are you not speaking to him?" When they heard this, they greeted me, extended their respect to me and gave good tidings to me and to my Ummah."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 324, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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We continued up into the second heaven. I saw two people who resembled one another. I asked, "Jibra'il, who are these two people?'<br />
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He replied, "They are Yahya and `Isa, two Prophets and cousins of one another." I greeted them both and prayed to Allah for this forgiveness. They both greeted me back and prayed for my forgiveness; and after welcoming me said: "Welcome O' Righteous and good brother of ours!" In that place, there were also Angels present who were prostrating with humbleness and humility. Allah the Almighty had created them in various forms, and in various voices they were busy in praising and glorifying Allah."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 325, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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We then went up into the third heaven. It was there that I saw a man who had more excellence and virtues than anyone else I had seen. He was a person who was glowing just like the moon on the 10 of a month.<br />
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I asked Jibra'il, "Who is he?" He replied, "This is your brother Yusuf" I greeted him and prayed for his forgiveness. He returned my greeting and prayed for my mercy and said, "Welcome O' my brother, O' Prophet with exemplary morals who has been sent down at a good and appropriate time." At this place, there were also Angels present who in all humility, were prostrating and busy in the remembrance of Allah . I was introduced to them and just like the other Angels they too treated me with great respect.<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 325, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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Following this, we continued up to the fourth heaven. There I saw a person and asked Jibra'il, "Who is he?" He replied: "This is Idris, the one whom Allah the Great, brought up to a high station." I greeted him and prayed for his forgiveness; he too prayed for my forgiveness. In this heaven too there were Angels who like in the previous heavens gave me good tidings. I then saw another Angel who was leaning against a throne and had seventy thousand Angels under his command. In a loud voice, Jibra'il called out to him to stand - he obeyed and stood up and until the Day of Judgement, he will remain in that state."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 325, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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We reached the fifth heaven where I saw a tall man, and up until now, I had not seen someone like him. He had large eyes and was very old. His nation (Ummah) was surrounding him.<br />
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I asked Jibra'il, "Who is this man?" He said: "This is Harun - the son of `Imran - who had gained the approval of his nation. I greeted him as well and prayed to Allah for his forgiveness. He too greeted me and prayed for my forgiveness. In this heaven as well there .were Angels who in all humility and humbleness, were busy in the praise of Allah (SWT)."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 325, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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We continued on towards the higher heaven. In the sixth heaven I saw a very tall man whose body was covered in hair, such that if he were to wear a shirt, the hair would come out of it.<br />
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The man said, "The Bani Isra'il say that I am the best of the children of Islam in the sight of Allah , however this man, the Noble Prophet of Islam is much better and beneficent in the sight of Allah than I am."<br />
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I greeted him and prayed for his forgiveness; he replied to my greeting and prayed for my forgiveness. In this place as well, Angels in humility and humbleness were busy praising Allah , just as in the previous heavens.<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 326, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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After this, we reached the seventh heaven. While here, whichever Angel we came into contact with said to me, "Perform `cupping' [8] and command your Ummah to do so as well."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 326, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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[8] Cupping is a form of medical treatment that has been mentioned in various ahadith. For more information on Cupping, see books such as Tibb an-Nabi, Tibb al-A'immah. (Tr.)<br />
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We then reached a man whose hair colour was a mix of black and white. I asked Jibra'il, "Who is this man sitting at the door of Bait al-Ma'mur, near Allah?" [9] Jibra'il replied, "He is your father, Prophet Ibrahim, and your house is in this place as well as a group of people from your Ummah who have Taqwa." At that'time, I read the following verse of the Qur'an:<br />
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"Verily the best of people to Ibrahim are those who follow him and (those who follow) the Prophet (Muhammad) and those who believe and Allah is a Guardian for the Believers. " [10]<br />
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I greeted him, to which he replied and said, "Welcome O' Prophet and O' virtuous offspring, O' one who has been chosen in a good time.'<br />
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In this place too, Angels, in full humility and humbleness were present. They gave me and my Ummah the glad tidings of goodness.<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 326, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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[9] Allah (SWT) has no fixed place or station as he has no physical body to make Him limited to a certain place. Thus, the meaning of being `near to Allah' is more of spiritual or esoteric meaning.<br />
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[10] Surah Aale Imran (3), Verse 68<br />
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In the seventh heaven I saw rivers of light, such that the light that was coming from them made the eyes blind. Rivers of Darkness were also there that were covered over with ice and the sound of thunder crashing could be heard. I was busy looking at these rivers when Jibra'il said to me, "O' Muhammad - be thankful to Allah for the graces and bounties that have been chosen for you."<br />
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I prayed, "O' Allah by the truth of Your Power and Glory, keep my faith firm." Then I said to Jibra'il, "This is a beautiful and amazing scene." He replied, "This is just a portion of the creations of your Lord - the Creator who has created everything - some of which you have seen and some of which you have not even yet seen.<br />
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Jibra'il continued by saying, "Between Allah and His creations, there exists 90,000 layers of concealment and the closest of creations to Allah are Isra'fil and myself; and between Allah and us exist four veils: Light, Darkness, Cloud and Water."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 326-327, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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The most amazing creation that I had witnessed on the Me'raj was a being whose feet were on the seventh ground and whose body continued upwards, such that his head was above in the High Throne, under the command of Allah . There was also an Angel whose feet were on the seventh ground and whose body continued upwards until his head reached to the High Throne."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 327, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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<br />
We continued on our path until we reached to the end of the seventh heaven. It was there at the end of the heaven that we witnessed the Throne of Allah . Here I saw an Angel who was glorifying Allah such:<br />
<br />
<br />
"Wherever I may be, glory is to my Lord. I do not know where your Lord is due to His great status. "<br />
<br />
<br />
This Angel had two wings such that if they were to spread open, it would cover the east to the west of the Universe. Every morning he would open up his wings, rest against something and cry out such:<br />
<br />
<br />
"Glory be to Allah, the King, the Holy. Glory be to Allah, the Great, the Most High. There is no god except Allah, the Living and Self* Subsisting. "<br />
<br />
<br />
Whenever the Angel would say this tasbih, all the peacocks that are on the Earth would start to praise Allah and open their wings up in respect (of Allah ).<br />
<br />
<br />
Whenever this Angel in the heaven would become quiet, the peacocks on the Earth would become quiet. The Angel in the heaven had green hair and white wings - so white that no one has ever seen anything that white before. Under its green hair, there are white wings which are very beautiful - the green which until now has never been seen before."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 327, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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<br />
Along with Jibra'il, we entered into Bait al-Ma'mur. A group of my friends were with me all of whom were wearing new clothing. Others from amongst them were wearing old clothing, and when they tried to enter this area, they were prevented. Only those who were wearing new clothing were permitted to enter with me into Bait al-Ma'mur. In this place, I performed a two Rak'at Salat, and then left.<br />
<br />
<br />
Two rivers passed by me - one was al-Kawthar and the other was the river of Mercy. I drank from the river of al-Kawthar and performed a Ghusl with the river of Mercy. I was then guided to enter into Paradise. In one area of Paradise, I saw my house and that of my wife. The ground and the dirt of Paradise had the smell of Musk and Amber. In the rivers of Paradise, I saw a servant of Allah who was bathing. I asked her, "O' servant! Who are you for?" She replied to me, "I am (here) for Zaid ibn Harith." When I saw Zaid (after this event), I gave him the good tidings of this.<br />
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<br />
"The birds of Paradise were as the camels of Khurasan (in size). The pomegranates that were hanging on the trees were so large and glowing and incomparable to anything else. It was here that I saw a huge tree such that if a bird were to fly around it for seven hundred years, he would still not be able to go around the entire tree. In Paradise, there is not a single house in which one of the branches of this tree does not cover. I asked Jibra'il regarding this tree an he told me, "This is the tree of Tuba about which, Allah has said in the Qur'an:<br />
<br />
<br />
"...Tuba shall be theirs and a goodly return. " [11]<br />
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Thus this tree of Tuba is in Paradise and all of the houses in there are under (the shade) of this tree.<br />
<br />
I asked Jibra'il concerning all the wonderful things that we had witnessed including the rivers, and those things which frightened me, and he replied, "These are all various levels of veils which are placed between Allah the High and His creations. If these curtains were not there, then the Throne of Allah would have been visible however, it is not possible for any of His creations to see His Light (Nur).'"<br />
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Notes:<br />
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[11] Surah al-Ra'd (13), Verse 29<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 327-328, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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We reached to an area known as Sidratul Muntaha. We saw a place where there was a tree whose one leaf would be able to cover an entire nation. Then we went to that place known (in the Qur'an) as: `...So he was the measure of two bows or closer still." [12]<br />
<br />
<br />
Allah called out:<br />
<br />
"The Prophet believes in that which His Lord has revealed unto him. " [13]<br />
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On behalf of myself and my Ummah, I replied:<br />
<br />
"And the believers too, they all believe in Allah and His Angels and His Books and His Messengers. We do not differentiate between any of His Messengers. "<br />
<br />
"...And they say: We hear and we obey, Our Lord! Thy forgiveness (do we crave), and to Thee is the eventual course. "<br />
<br />
Allah then said:<br />
<br />
"Allah does not impose upon any soul a duty but to the extent of its ability; for it is (the benefit of) what it has earned and upon it (the evil of) what it has wrought"<br />
<br />
Then I said:<br />
<br />
"Our Lord! do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake! "<br />
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Allah replied<br />
<br />
"I will not punish you. "<br />
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Then I continued:<br />
<br />
"Our Lord! do not lay on us a burden as Thou didst lay on those before us! "<br />
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Allah replied<br />
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"I will not lay upon you a burden. "<br />
<br />
I once again said:<br />
<br />
"Our Lord do not impose upon us that which we have not the strength to bear; and pardon us and grant us protection and have mercy on us, Thou art our Patron, so help us against the unbelieving people. " [14]<br />
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Allah the Glorious and High said:<br />
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"Verily I have bestowed this upon you and your nation. "<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 328-329, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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Notes:<br />
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[12] Surah al-Najm (53), Verse 9<br />
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[13] Surah al-Baqarah (2), Verse 285<br />
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[14] This supplication that the Prophet prayed in the Me'raj for his Ummah is also the last verse of Surah al-Baqarah. The nations before used to get severe punishments and were not given a chance to repent as mercifully as the followers of the Prophet Muhammad are and this is due to the supplication of the Prophet for his Ummah during this holy journey. (Tr.)<br />
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Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq, has said, "Never has anyone more noble than the Prophet of Islam attained the honour of such closeness."<br />
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The Prophet of Islam asked from Allah for his `Ummah such: "O' Allah! Whatever specialties you have given to your prophets, also bestow upon me." Allah replied, "I give you the following two supplications which are under My Throne:"<br />
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"There is no power or strength save with Allah - there is no saviour for you except from Him. "<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 329, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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During the Me'raj, an Angel taught me the following supplication and instructed me to recite it during the Morning and the Evening:<br />
<br />
"O' Allah! Verily I appeal for relief from my oppression through Your pardon, and I appeal for relief from my sins through Your forgiveness, and I appeal for relief from my own insignificance through your Everlasting Countenance which will never cease to exist. "<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 329-330, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
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Thereafter, I heard the sound of the Adhan. An Angel in the heavens was busying reciting this Adhan. And up until now, 1 had not heard the Adhan being called out from the heavens. When he said:<br />
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Allah is greater than any words that can describe Him.<br />
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Allah is greater than any words That can describe Him.<br />
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Allah said, "My servant has spoken the truth. I am the Greatest."<br />
<br />
The Angel then said:<br />
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I bear witness that there is no creature worthy of worship except Allah.<br />
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I bear witness that there is no creature worthy of worship except Allah.<br />
<br />
Allah said, "My servant has spoken the truth, other than Me there is no other god."<br />
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The call of:<br />
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I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.<br />
<br />
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.<br />
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was then heard.<br />
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Allah said, "My servant has spoken the truth. Muhammad is My Servant and Prophet. I have appointed him as a Prophet."<br />
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The Muaddhin then said:<br />
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Hasten towards the Salat.<br />
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Hasten towards the Salat.<br />
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Allah said, "My servant has spoken the truth - he has invited others to worship Me. Whosoever comes towards the Salat with complete love and with full accountability, (the Salat) will be a kaffarah for his previous sins."<br />
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The Muaddhin then said,<br />
<br />
Hasten towards salvation.<br />
<br />
Hasten towards salvation.<br />
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Allah said, `Salat is the means of success of my Servants. Salat is the key to success, salvation and truthfulness of My servants. '' [1<br />
<br />
From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 330, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
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[15] The Adhan as has been mentioned in this hadith which is also found in various books including Bihar al-Anwar is `incomplete' according to the ahadith from the Prophet and A'immah who have taught us how the Adhan must be performed and as has been detailed in the various books of Fiqh and Ahkam by our `Ulama. Various copies of Bihar al-Anwar were checked and all narrated the incident the same way. Thus, it is possible that the entire hadith has not been narrated completely from the Prophet or because the books of ahadith of the Ahl al-Bait have been constantly under attack and desecration in the past by tyrant governments, the entire hadith may have been lost. (Tr. - as answered by the office of the Grand Marja ` Ayatullah al- Uzma Hajn Nasir Makarim Shirazi)<br />
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Here I led the Angels of Paradise in Salat just as in Bait al *Muqaddas I led the previous Prophets in Salat. When I went into Sajdah, Allah called out, "I had made fifty Salat for each day incumbent upon the Prophets who came before you; and upon you and your Ummah, I make these incumbent too for these fifty Salat I have confirmed."<br />
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After the Salat, I continued on my back and while on the path, I met Prophet Ibrahim al-Khalil. He did not ask me a single question.<br />
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Then I met Musa ibn `Imran. He asked me, "O' Muhammad what did you do?" I replied, "My Allah told me that he had made fifty daily Salat obligatory on the Prophets before me, and upon me and my Ummah too, He has made this amount obligatory."<br />
<br />
Prophet Musa said to me, "O' Muhammad! Your Nation is the final and the weakest of all the Nations. Allah's commands must be followed, however your Nation does not have the ability to perform fifty daily Salat; thus, return to Allah and request Him to lighten the load on your Ummah."<br />
<br />
I returned to Sidratul Muntaha and fell into prostration. I said, "O' Allah! You have made fifty daily Salat obligatory on my Ummah and me. However, my Ummah and I do not have the ability to perform this much. From your Holy Presence, I request a reduction in this."<br />
<br />
Allah, Glorious and High - reduced the number of Salat by ten.<br />
<br />
I returned back and informed Musa what happened. He replied, "Go back as they do not have the power to perform even this much."<br />
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I returned once again, and Allah reduced the number of Salat by ten. I was going back when Musa said, "Still they do not have the ability to perform even this."<br />
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I once again returned, fell into sajdah, and asked for a reduction in the Salat. Allah once more reduced the number by ten.<br />
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I returned to where Musa was and told him what happened. Again he said to me, "Go back since they will not be able to even handle this."<br />
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I once again returned, fell into sajdah and again asked Allah for a reduction in the Salat. I said, "O' Allah, my Nation is weak and they will not have the ability to handle even this." Allah reduced the Salat by ten more. From a total of fifty Salat, only ten were made obligatory.<br />
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Again, I passed by Musa and he said, "Your Ummah does not have the ability to even handle ten Salat."<br />
<br />
For the last time I returned and fell into sajdah. Allah reduced the Salat by five. I went to where Musa was and he said to me, "Your Ummah does not even have the ability to perform five daily Salat." I said to him, "I am embarrassed to go back to Allah again. I will just be patient in relation to these five Salat."<br />
<br />
Then I heard a voice that said, "Since you have had patience, these five Salat will be counted as fifty Salat. Each Salat will be counted as ten Salat, and if one person from your Ummah performs a good act, then ten good acts will be written for him, but if he performs one bad act, then only that one bad act will be written in his record."<br />
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Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq had said, "May Allah give Musa great reward since because of him, the daily (obligatory) Salat were reduced to only five."<br />
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From Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 330-331, Bab 3 - Ithbaat al-Mi`raaj wa ma`anaahu wa kayfiyyatuhu wa sifatuhu wa ma jaraa feehi wa wasf al-buraaq, Hadith 34.<br />
<br />
In the book `Amali' by Shaikh as-Saduq (may Allah raise his rank), it has been narrated that Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq had said, "When the Prophet along with Jibra'il mounted onto Buraq, one of the horses of Paradise - to go on the Me'raj, they first went to Bait al-Muqaddas. The Mehrab (prayer Niche) of the previous Prophets was shown to the Holy Prophet, and he also performed Salat there.<br />
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After the Me'raj, the Prophet once again returned to Bait al* Muqaddas and there he met up with a Caravan from the tribe of Quraish. This group has lost one of their camels and was busy searching for it.<br />
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The Prophet asked them for a glass of water, drank some of it and poured the rest of it on the ground. Finally, he returned to Makkah.<br />
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When the morning came, he told the Quraish: "In the night, Allah took me to Bait al-Muqaddas and in that land, He showed me the after effects and the houses of the previous Prophets. On my return, I met up with a Caravan from the Quraish who had lost one of their camels; I requested a glass of water from them of which I drank some of it, and the rest I poured onto the ground."<br />
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Abu Jahl who was one of the staunch enemies of the Noble Prophet said: "Ask him (the Prophet) how many pillars, lights and Mehrabs are in Bait al-Muqaddas."<br />
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At that time, Jibra'il came to the Prophet and placed an image of Bait al-Muqaddas in front of him, with which he was able to answer all the questions posed to him. When the people of the Quraish heard this, they said, "Let us wait until the Caravan returns and we can ask them."<br />
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The Prophet replied to them, "The Caravan will return to Makkah around the time of sunrise and in front of the Caravan will be an exquisite looking camel."<br />
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Once the morning came, everyone was in anticipation for the Caravan to arrive. They said, "The sun is rising but the Caravan still has not arrived!" Just as this was said and the sun began to rise above the horizon, the Caravan appeared. At the head of the Caravan, the same beautiful looking camel that the Prophet had mentioned, could be seen. [16]<br />
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Notes:<br />
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[16] Amali Saduq, Page 363, Section 69, Hadith 1<br />
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In the book Kashf al-Ghummah, it has been narrated from `Abdullah ibn `Umar that: "I heard someone ask the Prophet of Allah , `With what voice did Allah, the Glorified and High, speak to you in on the night of the Me'raj?"<br />
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The Prophet replied, "My Lord spoke to me with the voice of 'Ali ibn Abi Talib and said, `O' Ahmad! I am an Entity that is not like anything else. I can not be compared to anything else and I know all the secrets of your heart. With the exception of 'Ali ibn Abi Talib , you have no other close friend. Thus, I speak to you with the voice of 'Ali ibn Abi Talib so that your heart will be at ease.""<br />
<br />
<br />
From Kashf al-Ghummah, Vol. 1, p. 106, Fee mahabbati al-rasooli (s) iyyahu wa tahreedahu alaa mahabbatihi wa muwaalaatihi wa nahyuhu an baghdihi.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-21877960272567622032011-05-09T04:14:00.000-07:002011-05-09T04:14:23.718-07:00Durood sharif in the light of holy hadith holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu<br />
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Famous books of Hadith<br />
<br />
Sahih Bukhari, Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu), the compiler of Bukhari Shareef, took the greatest and painstaking precautions in making his collections of Ahadith and<br />
<br />
exerted to his utmost to achieve all accuracy and reliability as possible. Hence, Ahadith quoted by Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu) and his work on Ahadith stands as<br />
<br />
one of the wonders of intellectual achievement in Islamic History. He wrote all Ahadith in the sacred Haram of Madina Munawwarah. It is, therefore, that most of the<br />
<br />
Ahadith have been taken from the book of Bukhari Shareef.<br />
Sahih Muslim,<br />
Tirmidhi,<br />
Abu Dawud,<br />
Muwatta,<br />
Nisaai',<br />
Ibn-Majah,<br />
Darmi,<br />
Baihaqi and<br />
Miskhaat Shareef.<br />
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<br />
For the betterment, benefit guidance, and gain of the readers few Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) have been included here If followed, the<br />
<br />
reader of these sayings will receive a permit to Paradise even in this world. Every saying opens door to divine favor and sure success.<br />
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Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Holy Prophet Mohammed (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,<br />
<br />
"On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me from among the people will be those that have read the most amount of Durood ". (Tirmidhi: Kanzul Amaal)<br />
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Holy Prophet Mohammed (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,<br />
<br />
"On the Day of Qiyamah, at all places the closest to me will be those that have read the most number of Durood ." (Sa-daatud Daarain)<br />
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Holy Prophet Mohammed (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,<br />
<br />
"He who sends a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah rewards him ten times and ten good deeds are recorded in his book of good deeds".<br />
<br />
(Tirmidhi)<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Holy Prophet Mohammed (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,<br />
<br />
"He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven and he is increased ten times in stages (spiritually)".<br />
<br />
(Mishkaat)<br />
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Sayyiduna Abu Talha (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that he once entered the Court of Holy Prophet Mohammed (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and noticed that the Habeeb<br />
<br />
of Almighty Allah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was in a state of great joy and happiness. When he inquired as to the reason for this, Holy Prophet Mohammed (sallal<br />
<br />
laahu alaihi wasallam) replied that,<br />
<br />
"Why should I not be happy and joyous? At this very moment Sayyiduna Jibra'el Ameen (alaihis salaam) has brought me a message. Almighty Allah has declared, 'O<br />
<br />
Muhammad! Are you not pleased with this, that if any of your followers sends a single Durood upon you, I and My Angels (Malaa'ikah) send ten blessings upon that<br />
<br />
person, ten of his sins are pardoned and ten good deeds are recorded in his favour. He who sends Salaams upon you, I send Salaams upon him, so therefore, notify your<br />
<br />
Ummah of this good news and tell them that it is now left to them to either increase or decrease the recital of the Durood Shareef'". (Nisaai)<br />
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Explanation & importance<br />
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All people will be presented to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) with their habits, natures and distinct manner, so it is obligatory for a man to recite<br />
<br />
maximum number of Durood .<br />
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Allah is Great and Almighty to forgive all sins of the reciter during the day and night when he recites Durood Shareef.<br />
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For every Durood Shareef that you recite, ten sins are forgiven, ten good deeds are entered into your sheet of actions and ten positions are upgraded. Allah showers ten<br />
<br />
blessings on the man who recites a Durood .<br />
<br />
The first man who will meet the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on the Day of Judgement will be that person who had recited the Durood maximum number of<br />
<br />
times in his lifetime.<br />
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Those who recite Durood in maximum number will be nearest and dearest to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in the next world.<br />
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If any one is involved in a difficulty then he must recite countless number of Durood Shareefs.<br />
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Reciting Durood Shareef eradicates poverty and hunger. If the Sawaab of the Durood Shareef is dedicated to another person, then that person will receive the Sawaab,<br />
<br />
while the Sawaab of the reciter will not be lessened.<br />
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Those who recite Durood quite often will see Divine Light on the dark Day of Judgement. Three persons will be under the cool shade and the favours of Allah Ta'ala on<br />
<br />
the Doom's Day One who kept the Holy Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Sunnah alive, one who removed difficulty of a fellow being and one who recited<br />
<br />
maximum number of Durood Shareef in his life time.<br />
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Reciting excessive Durood Shareef brings purity.<br />
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Reciting maximum number of Durood Shareef is full compensation of all sins.<br />
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Allah showers ten blessings on the man who recites a Durood .<br />
<br />
The first man who will meet the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on the Day of Judgement will be that person who had recited the Durood maximum number of<br />
<br />
times in his lifetime.<br />
<br />
Any one who recites excessive Durood Shareef in this world will be safe and sound in the next world.<br />
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When a prayer is made to Allah it is never accepted unless praise of Allah Ta'ala and Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is first of all<br />
<br />
recited.<br />
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Those who recite Durood quite often will see Divine Light on the dark Day of Judgement.<br />
<br />
All people will be presented to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) with their habits, natures and distinct manner, so it is obligatory for a man to recite<br />
<br />
maximum number of Durood .<br />
<br />
Allah is Great and Almighty to forgive all sins of the reciter during the day and night when he recites Durood Shareef.<br />
<br />
Three persons will be under the cool shade and the favours of Allah Ta'ala on the Doom's Day One who kept the Holy Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Sunnah<br />
<br />
alive, one who removed difficulty of a fellow being and one who recited maximum number of Durood Shareef in his life time.<br />
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When you forget anything and your memory fails to recollect it, then recite Durood , you will remember the forgotten thing.<br />
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Reciting Durood in this world is rewarding in the next.<br />
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The reciter of 10 Durood s in the morning and 10 in the evening will receive the help of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on the Day of Judgement.<br />
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One who recites Durood Shareef near the shrine of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is heard by him there and then alone.<br />
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Any one who recites Durood is just as one who purchased a slave and freed him.<br />
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When you forget anything and your memory fails to recollect it, and then recite Durood , you will remember the forgotten thing.<br />
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Reciting Durood in this world is rewarding in the next.<br />
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If a Durood is written in a book by someone , Angels of Allah shower blessings on him till the Durood remains in that book.<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said that he himself recites blessings on one who recites Durood on him.<br />
<br />
Any one who wants to meet his Allah with a happy face must recite countless number of Durood Shareef.<br />
<br />
Reward equivalent to a big mountain (Uhad) is given to one who recites one Durood .<br />
<br />
All people will be presented to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) with their habits, natures and distinct manner, so it is obligatory for a man to recite<br />
<br />
maximum number of Durood .<br />
<br />
Allah is Great and Almighty to forgive all sins of the reciter during the day and night when he recites Durood Shareef.<br />
<br />
Reciting maximum number of Durood kills all hardships.<br />
<br />
Recite Durood Shareef in countless number on Friday, as it is presented to me (the Holy Prophet).<br />
<br />
If any one meets a tragedy, he should recite Durood Shareef in countless numbers.<br />
<br />
Reciting Durood is like giving something in charity.<br />
<br />
Bad deeds of 200 years (equivalent) are obliterated if a man recites 100 Durood on Friday.<br />
<br />
Anyone who recites Durood will overcome all his troubles.<br />
<br />
If the name of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is mentioned and one who hears it but does not recite Durood Shareef, understand that he has forgotten the<br />
<br />
path to Paradise.<br />
<br />
I pray for all those who recite Durood on me", said the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
<br />
If any one recites Durood Shareef from any place, any part of the world from any distance, it actually reaches the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)<br />
<br />
immediately. Allah Ta'ala has appointed several Angels who are given exclusive duty to collect all Durood Shareef and present the same before the Holy Prophet (sallal<br />
<br />
laahu alaihi wasallam) immediately.<br />
<br />
Angels of Allah shower 70 blessings on a man who recites Durood once.<br />
<br />
Whenever you hear the call of prayers (Azaan) you should recite Durood .<br />
<br />
Wherever you are, from any quarter of the world, you must recite Durood as it reaches the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
<br />
Ablution is not complete if Durood is not recited on it (though the ablution) . 38. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said to his wife that any one who hears<br />
<br />
the name of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and does not recite Durood on him will not see the beautiful face of Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on<br />
<br />
the Day of the Judgement.<br />
Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) reports that Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "The real miser is he in whose presence I am mentioned and then he fails to<br />
<br />
recite Salat on me".<br />
<br />
If a person recites 1000 Durood Shareef daily, he will never die unless he himself sees his place in Heaven with his own eyes.<br />
<br />
The Durood Shareef that is recited by the person is written with a Golden Pen on a Silver tablet by the Angels. The Angels then present this Durood Shareef to<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and proclaim, "O Habeeb of Allah! The son of such and such a person has presented this gift in your majestic court".<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Divine blessings on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the highest and the most meritorious act in our Deen. This “Divine Blessings” is called Durood<br />
<br />
Shareef.<br />
<br />
When Almighty Allah sends Durood and Salaams upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), He is actually blessing him. When the Malaa’ikah and the<br />
<br />
Muslims send Durood and Salaams to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they are actually showing Almighty Allah their respect for the Holy Prophet<br />
<br />
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).Muslims hope that, through the blessings of the Durood and Salaams, Almighty Allah will forgive them of their sins and increase their status<br />
<br />
in this world and in the Aakirah. The Malaa’ikah hope that Almighty Allah will increase their status.<br />
<br />
Durood is a sure means of Allah Ta’ala granting blessings, peace, prosperity and favours of great magnitude on one who recites Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet<br />
<br />
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The reciter of Durood Shareef receives all the benefits in this world and utmost gain in the next world with addition to the love of the Holy<br />
<br />
Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).The invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is styled in Arabic as “Salawat”, in Persian as<br />
<br />
“Durood”, and in Urdu as “Salawat-o-Salaam”.<br />
<br />
The regular recitation of Durood Shareef on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) lifts up our hearts on to a plane of comprehension where we gaze in our<br />
<br />
new found peace and moral armour.<br />
<br />
The reciter of Durood Shareef will, after some time, come to realise by himself that it is the spontaneous outpouring of his heart before the Great Prophet (sallal laahu<br />
<br />
alaihi wasallam) of Islam, whose love and attachment is needed to get all the present day problems solved and obtain mercy in the next world.<br />
<br />
The more Durood Shareef we recite, the greater the gain and benefit will be achieved in both the worlds. Sayyiduna Shaikh-e-Akbar Mo’inuddin ibn Arabi (radi Allahu<br />
<br />
anhu) has stated that, “Those who claim to love and revere the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) should increase their recital of the Durood Shareef in patience<br />
<br />
and perseverance until, through the mercy of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they have the opportunity of witnessing his blessed countenance”.<br />
<br />
The special and exclusive aspect of this prayer is that Durood Shareef is immediately accepted by Allah Ta’ala. No one can doubt its acceptance, as Durood Shareef is<br />
<br />
being recited by Allah Ta’ala too. Not only this, but He has revealed this secret in the Holy Quran by saying:<br />
<br />
“Have I not exalted thy name.” Muslims are a very fortunate people. Allah Ta’ala chose for them the name of Islam as a religion, declared to be comprehensive and final<br />
<br />
for mankind. The person chose to deliver this message in this specific form and extra-ordinary style of love and hope was the most beloved of Allah Ta’ala and became<br />
<br />
the Light of Divinity to be shed upon the entire universe. This Light devastated all the domains of darkness and depression. By reciting Durood Shareef (Salawat) we<br />
<br />
invite Light and drive away all darkness from our inner soul. Our mind becomes soft and love saturated. If there is softness in everything, it tends beauty to it. People<br />
<br />
become ugly owing to lack of this essential beauty of the inner part of the mind. This ugliness cannot be glossed over by any amount of cosmetics. It is the Durood<br />
<br />
Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which works wonders.<br />
In the same manner, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) taught us Durood Shareef to attain salvation, perfect peace and maximum gain in this world as well as<br />
<br />
the next. The soul is the soil where the faith of Allah is to be implanted firmly and faithfully which requires continuous recitation of Durood Shareef to thrive and flourish.<br />
<br />
We have been told by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that Durood Shareef is itself Light and when Light enters the soul every aspiration is achieved<br />
<br />
and every goal is won. Nothing remains thereafter to worry about.<br />
<br />
Human spirit today is depressed everywhere and mankind has come to the edge of destruction, decay and devastation. Everyone is engulfed in untold miseries and<br />
<br />
tragedies of a very great magnitude. Troubles and tortures, pain, poverty, hunger, ill-health, frustrations and accidents have broken the back of a human being. All this can<br />
<br />
evaporate with the recitation of Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who has clearly proclaimed that Durood Shareef is the panacea of all<br />
<br />
ills and that if any one comes across a calamity he should recite Durood Shareef in the maximum number. Allah Ta’ala has promised that if anyone recites Durood only<br />
<br />
once, He showers ten blessings on the reciter immediately.<br />
<br />
It is narrated that once Sayyiduna Musa (alaihis salaam) walked a very long distance in the desert during summer at noon. He fainted due to thirst and hunger. After a<br />
<br />
while, when he regained his consciousness, Allah Ta’ala sent Sayyiduna Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to go and inquire from Sayyiduna Musa (alaihis salaam) if he was thirsty<br />
<br />
or not. Sayyiduna Musa (alaihis salaam) replied that he was thirsty. Allah Ta’ala told him that the thirst on the Day of Judgement will be a million times more than what<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Moosa (alaihis salaam) experienced. Sayyiduna Musa (alaihis salaam) was told that if he wished to get rid of that thirst on the hottest Day of Judgement, he<br />
<br />
would have to do one thing. When Sayyiduna Musa (alaihis salaam) enquired as to what should be done, Allah Ta’ala told him that he should recite Durood Shareef in<br />
<br />
abundance on His last Prophet, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Sayyiduna Musa (alaihis salaam) thanked Allah Ta’ala and immediately began<br />
<br />
reciting Durood Shareef on the Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
<br />
From the above fact it is quite clear that Allah Ta’ala has given orders even to his Ambiya to recite Salawat on the last and final Prophet of Islam, and that Durood<br />
<br />
Shareef is not only panacea and a solution to the ills of this world but in the next too.<br />
<br />
In another story, it is narrated that when Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam) saw Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) he wanted to be close to her, but Allah Ta’ala sent<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to stop him. Allah Ta’ala told him that if he wanted to take Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) as his wife, he should first pay Mahr (dowry).<br />
<br />
On his inquiry as to what the Mahr was, Allah Ta’ala told Sayyiduna Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to inform him that the best way of paying the dowry is for him to recite<br />
<br />
Durood Shareef 3 times on His last Prophet, Sayyiduna Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam) did so, Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha)<br />
<br />
was granted to him as his legal and legitimate wife.<br />
<br />
The highest blessings which Islam has conferred on man is the concept of Tauheed or Unity of Allah in its purest form. This has been furnished to mankind through<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the last of the Prophets. It is a cardinal duty of every Muslim man and woman, young and old to entertain the highest<br />
<br />
respect, regard, love and esteem for the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his family. It should be clear that obedience to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) is always to be charged with intense love and highest regard for him, for it is through love and esteem that truth can be comprehended and communion with the<br />
<br />
Creator can be vouch-safed. In fact, love is the motive force, reverence dissolves and implicit obedience to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which is the natural<br />
<br />
outcome. It is therefore incumbent on those who love him, to pray to Allah Ta’ala and His Angels in wishing for him peace according to the Divine Command. This will<br />
<br />
reshape the life which is otherwise infested with turmoil. The reciter will get countless and matchless benefits in both the Worlds and can claim to be the lover of Holy<br />
<br />
Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).As Muslims we should recite Durood Shareef in the Arabic language. Islam seeks to create a unified outlook and it is in the Arabic<br />
<br />
language alone which welds all Muslims into one great brotherhood. Besides, Arabic is the language of Heaven, it is the language of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu<br />
<br />
alaihi wasallam), it is the language of the Angels and it is the language of Sayyiduna Abu-Bakr, Sayyiduna Umar, Sayyiduna Uthman and Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu<br />
<br />
anhuma).The daily recitation of Durood Shareef has a tremendous effect on the human head, heart, mind and person. It purifies thoughts and intensifies actions. It makes<br />
<br />
passages for perfect peace and personal satisfaction.<br />
<br />
<br />
The message of Allah Ta'ala to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) has come down to us in the form of the Holy Quran and the teachings of Sayyiduna<br />
<br />
Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) have reached us in the form of the Ahadith. Let us see what both the Holy Quran and Ahadith say about Durood Shareef<br />
<br />
(Salawat):<br />
<br />
"Innal llaha wa Malaa'ikatahu Yu salluna allan nabiyi.<br />
Ya Ayyuhal lazeena aamanu sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema." (Surah Ai-Ahzab, Verse 56)<br />
<br />
Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and<br />
<br />
Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation". (Surah al-Ahzab: 56)<br />
<br />
In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi<br />
<br />
wa Salim). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim)."<br />
<br />
Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses<br />
<br />
him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)<br />
<br />
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radi Allahu anhu) also narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me<br />
<br />
from among the people will be those who have read the most amount of Durood Shareef". (Tirmidhi)<br />
<br />
It is now evident that the recitation of Durood Shareef (Salawat) is in perfect obedience to the Divine Command and in complete conformity with the teachings of Holy<br />
<br />
Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) of Islam. There is no scope to choose anything else when we have with us the words of Allah Ta'ala and His Apostle, Sayyiduna<br />
<br />
Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim).<br />
The Commands of Allah Ta'ala and the Rasulallah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) to recite Salawat-o-Salaam is unconditional i.e. no where in Quran or Hadiths, Allah or<br />
<br />
His Messenger (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) mentioned in what position we have to send Salawat and Salam and how loud?. It is entirely up to believers in what position<br />
<br />
and volume he or she invokes Salawaat-o-Salaam, whether while sitting or laying on bed/floor or standing still or walking, it does not matter. Since we respect our beloved<br />
<br />
prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) the most after Allah Ta'ala, it is the demand of this respect that we stand up and send Salat-o-Salam to the Prophet (Sall Allahu<br />
<br />
‘alaihi wa Salim)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Hadith 1<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Increase your reading of the Durood Shareef during the nights and days of Jummah. Certainly Durood Shareef<br />
<br />
is presented to me". (Jaami'us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
Hadith 2<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Increase your reading of the Durood Shareef during the day of Jummah for this is a Day of Witnessing. It is on<br />
<br />
this day that the Angels present themselves. Whenever any of you read the Durood Shareef, the Durood Shareef is presented to me even before the gathering closes".<br />
<br />
(Jaami'us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
Hadith 3<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Increase your reading of the Durood Shareef during Jummah for your Durood Shareef is presented to me on<br />
<br />
Friday. He who increases the reading of the Durood Shareef achieves closeness to me". (Jaami'us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
Hadith 4<br />
<br />
Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Increase your recital of the Durood Shareef on the days and nights of Jummah. I will be a witness and intercessor<br />
<br />
on the Day of Qiyamah for that person who does so". (Jaami'us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
Hadith 5<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "When Thursday arrives, Almighty Allah sends the Angels who possess tablets of silver and pens of gold. They<br />
<br />
record (upon the tablets, the names of those) who read the Durood Shareef on the nights of Thursday and Friday". (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 6<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "When the night of Jummah arrives, increase your recital of the Durood Shareef". (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 7<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "For that person who reads a hundred Durood Shareefs on<br />
<br />
Jummah, then on the Day of Qiyamah, he will be accompanied by a Noor, whose intensity is so brilliant if it had to be distributed among the creation, it would serve all".<br />
<br />
(Dalaa'ilul Khayraat)<br />
<br />
Hadith 8<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "On the Day of Qiyamah, that person will be closest to me who used to read Durood Shareef in abundance. The<br />
<br />
person who reads the Durood Shareef on Fridays, Almighty Allah fulfils a hundred needs of his, seventy needs of the Hereafter and thirty of this world. Almighty Allah<br />
<br />
also commands an Angel to present the Durood Shareef to me as you would receive a present. This Durood Shareef is then preserved in a white record". (Sadaatud<br />
<br />
Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 9<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) has reported that, "There are certain Angels who only descend on the world on the days and nights of Jummah. They possess pens of<br />
<br />
gold, containers of silver and pages of Noor, they record the names of those who read the Durood Shareef". (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 10<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Among the days, the most excellent is the Day of Jummah. It is on this day that Nabi Adam (alaihis salaam)<br />
<br />
was created and it is on this day that he passed away. It is on this day that Qiyamah will occur and it is on this day that mankind will be overtaken by unconsciousness.<br />
<br />
Therefore, on this day, increase your reading of the Durood Shareef for your Durood Shareef is presented to Him".When the Sahaba inquired as to how this was possible<br />
<br />
when the body of person is supposed to be eaten by the earth after death, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) replied, "Verily Almighty Allah has made it<br />
<br />
Haraam upon the earth to devour the bodies of the Ambiya". (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 11<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Whosoever performs the Salaatul Asar on Jummah,<br />
<br />
remains at the same placewithout moving, and recites the following Durood eighty times, 'Allahumma salli ala Sayyiduna Muhammaddin Nabiyyil Ummi wa ala ahlihi wa<br />
<br />
sallam,' eighty years of his sins are forgiven and on his record of deeds, he will receive reward (Thawaab) equivalent to eighty years of Salaah." (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu), the compiler of Bukhari Shareef, took the greatest and painstaking precautions in making his collections of Ahadith and exerted to his<br />
<br />
utmost to achieve all accuracy and reliability as possible. Hence, Ahadith quoted by Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu) and his work on Ahadith stands as one of the<br />
<br />
wonders of intellectual achievement in Islamic History. He wrote all Ahadith in the sacred Haram of Madina Munawwarah. It is, therefore, that most of the Ahadith have<br />
<br />
been taken from the book of Bukhari Shareef.<br />
<br />
<br />
Important Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) have been included here for the betterment, benefit guidance and gain of the readers of this book. If<br />
<br />
followed, the reader of these sayings will receive a permit to Paradise even in this world. Every saying opens door to Divine favour and sure success.<br />
<br />
1. For every Durood Shareef that you recite, ten sins are forgiven, ten good deeds are entered into your sheet of actions and ten position are upgraded.<br />
<br />
2. Allah showers ten blessings on the man who recites a Durood. 3. The first man who will meet the Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) on the Day of Judgement will<br />
<br />
be that person who had recited the Durood maximum number of times in his life time.<br />
<br />
4. Those who recite Durood in maximum number will be nearest and dearest to the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) in the next world.<br />
<br />
5. If any one is involved in a difficulty then he must recite countless number of Durood Shareefs.<br />
<br />
6. Reciting Durood Shareef eradicates poverty and hunger.<br />
<br />
7. If the Sawaab of the Durood Shareef is dedicated to another person, then that person will receive the Sawaab, while the Sawaab of the reciter will not be lessened.<br />
<br />
8. Reciting excessive Durood Shareef brings purity.<br />
<br />
9. Reciting maximum number of Durood Shareef is full compensation of all sins.<br />
<br />
10. Any one who recites excessive Durood Shareef in this world will be safe and sound in the next world.<br />
<br />
11. When a prayer is made to Allah it is never accepted unless praise of Allah Ta'ala and Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) is first of all<br />
<br />
recited.<br />
<br />
12. Those who recite Durood quite often will see Divine Light on the dark Day of Judgement.<br />
<br />
13. Three persons will be under the cool shade and the favours of Allah Ta'ala on the Doom's Day. One who kept the Holy Prophet's (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim)<br />
<br />
Sunnah alive, one who removed difficulty of a fellow being and one who recited maximum number of Durood Shareef in his life time.<br />
<br />
14. When you forget anything and your memory fails to recollect it, then recite Durood, you will remember the forgotten thing.<br />
<br />
15. Reciting Durood in this world is rewarding in the next.<br />
<br />
16. The reciter of 10 Duroods in the morning and 10 in the evening will receive the help of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) on the Day of Judgement.<br />
<br />
17. One who recites Durood Shareef near the shrine of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) is heard by him there and then alone.<br />
<br />
18. Any one who recites Durood is just as one who purchased a slave and freed him.<br />
<br />
19. If a Durood is written in a book by someone Angels of Allah shower blessings on him till the Durood remains in that book.<br />
<br />
20. The Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) said that he himself recites blessings on one who recites Durood on him.<br />
<br />
21. Any one who wants to meet his Allah with a happy face must recite countless number of Durood Shareef.<br />
<br />
22. Reward equivalent to a big mountain (Uhud) is given to one who recites one Durood.<br />
<br />
23. All people will be presented to the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) with their habits, natures and distinct manner, so it is obligatory for a man to recite<br />
<br />
maximum number of Durood.<br />
<br />
24. Allah is Great and Almighty to forgive all sins of the reciter during the day and night when he recites Durood Shareef.<br />
<br />
25. If any one meets in a tragedy, he should recite Durood Shareef in countless numbers.<br />
<br />
26. Reciting Durood is like giving something in charity.<br />
<br />
27. Reciting maximum number of Durood kills all hardships.<br />
<br />
28. Recite Durood Shareef in countless number on Friday, as it is presented to me (the Holy Prophet).<br />
<br />
29. Bad deeds of 200 years (equivalent) are obliterated if a man recites 100 Durood on Friday.<br />
<br />
30. Anyone who recites Durood will overcome all their troubles.<br />
<br />
31. If the name of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) is mentioned and one who hears it but does not recite Durood Shareef, understand that he has forgotten<br />
<br />
the path to Paradise.<br />
<br />
32. "I pray for all those who recite Durood on me", said the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim).<br />
<br />
33. If any one recites Durood Shareef from any place, any part of the world from any distance, it actually reaches the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim)<br />
<br />
immediately. Allah Ta'ala has appointed several Angels who are given exclusive duty to collect all Durood Shareef and present the same before the Holy Prophet (Sall<br />
<br />
Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) immediately.<br />
<br />
<br />
34. Angels of Allah shower 70 blessings on a man who recites Durood once.<br />
<br />
35. Whenever you hear the call of prayers (Azaan) you should recite Durood.<br />
<br />
36. Wherever you are, from any quarter of the world, you must recite Durood as it reaches the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim).<br />
<br />
37. Ablution is not complete if Durood is not recited on it.<br />
<br />
38. The Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) said to his wife that any one who hears the name of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) and does not<br />
<br />
recite Durood on him will not see the beautiful face of Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) on the Day of the Judgement.<br />
<br />
39. Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) reports that Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) said, "The real miser is he in whose presence I am mentioned and then he fails<br />
<br />
to recite Salat on me".<br />
<br />
40. If a person recites 1 000 Durood Shareef daily, he will never die unless he himself sees his place in Heaven with his own eyes.<br />
<br />
41. The Durood Shareef that is recited by the person is written with a Golden Pen on a Silver tablet by the Angels. The Angels then present this Durood Shareef to<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) and proclaim, "O Habeeb of Allah! The son of such and such a person has presented this gift in your majestic court".<br />
<br />
D) RESPECT THAT SHOULD BE ACCORDED WHEN RECITING THE DUROOD SHAREEF<br />
<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) said: "Without doubt, there is an Angel of Almighty Allah whom Allah has given power to listen to the voices of all<br />
<br />
the people. Whenever any person reads the Durood Shareef, this Angel delivers the Durood Shareef to me. I then plead to Almighty Allah for the person to receive ten<br />
<br />
blessings for reading a single Durood Shareef". (Jami' us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
How should one recite the Durood Shareef? What should be the persons condition and the conditions of his environment? The following points should be taken into<br />
<br />
account when reciting Durood Shareef:-<br />
<br />
1. It should be read with utmost humility and respect.<br />
<br />
2. The clothes of the reciter should be clean and free from all impurity.<br />
<br />
3. The place where the Durood Shareef is to be read should be clean.<br />
<br />
4. It is more superior to be in a state of Wudhu while reciting the Durood Shareef.<br />
<br />
5. It is better to sit in the Tashahudd position as you would sit when in Salaah and recite the Durood Shareef with concentration and the respect due to it.<br />
<br />
6. It is preferable to face Madinatul Munawwarah.<br />
<br />
7. If possible, one should have sweet fragrance around the place.<br />
<br />
8. The reciter should try and understand the meaning of the Durood Shareef.<br />
<br />
9. One should possess a clean and untainted intention. One should read with the sole intention of pleasing Almighty Allah and Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi<br />
<br />
wa Salim).<br />
<br />
10. The person should not be involved in worldly talks.<br />
<br />
11. A person should try his level best to follow the example or Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim).<br />
<br />
12. When reading Durood Shareef, you should try and imagine that you are sitting in the august presence of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim). Utmost<br />
<br />
respect and reverence should be displayed.<br />
<br />
13. Whenever one hears or recites the Durood Shareef, it should be read and written in full. It is also preferable to kiss one's thumb and rub them over one's eyes when<br />
<br />
hearing the name of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim).<br />
<br />
14. When the reading of the Durood Shareef is completed one should praise Allah Ta'ala that he has given you the opportunity of reading such a great Zikr as the Durood<br />
<br />
Shareef.<br />
<br />
15. Whenever one takes the name of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim), one should use titles of respect and reverence.<br />
<br />
16. As an advantage one should count on one's fingers as Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Salim) often encouraged this practice because on the Day of<br />
<br />
Qiyamah those same fingers will bear witness at the time when they are questioned.<br />
<br />
17. Recite Durood Shareef wherever you are (not in the bathroom or toilet) and during any occasion.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-83881762317759843022011-05-09T04:12:00.000-07:002011-05-09T04:12:42.996-07:00Virtues of surah ikhlas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;"> Virtues of surah ikhlas</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243551" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Build a house in Paradise by Reciting Surat Ikhlas: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever recites Qul huwa Allaahu ahad ten times, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Saheeh al-Jaami’ al-Sagheer, 6472).<br />
Reciting Surah Ikhlas is Equivalent to one third of Qur’an: Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to his Companions: ‘Could any one of you not recite one third of the Qur’aan in one night?’ They found the idea too difficult and said: ‘Who among us could do that, O Messenger of Allah?’ He said, ‘Allaahu’l-ahad, al- samad [i.e., Soorat al-Ikhlaas] is one third of the Qur’aan.’” (Reported by Bukhari, 4628)<br />
It’s Sunnah to Recite Surat al-Ikhlas before sleeping: Aa’isha (R.A) reported that when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) went to bed, he would cup his hands together, blow into them and recite into them Qul huwa Allaahu ahad [Soorat al-Ikhlaas], Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbi’l-falaq [Soorat al-Falaq] and Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbi’l-naas [Soorat al-Naas] (these are the last 3 soorahs of the Qur’an). Then he would wipe as much of his body as he could with his hands, starting with his head and face, and the front of his body. He would do this three times. (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 4630)</blockquote><br />
<br />
Build a palace in jannah virtues of surah ikhlas<br />
Virtues of Surah Ikhlas<br />
<br />
From Qutaadah ibn al-Nu’maan (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said that a man stayed up to worship Allaah at the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of<br />
<br />
Allaah be upon him) just before dawn and recited “Qul huwa Allaahu ahad,” but did not recite anything else. In the morning, the man came to the Prophet (peace and<br />
<br />
blessings of Allaah be upon him) and told him about this, thinking that perhaps he was not doing enough. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon<br />
<br />
him) said: “By the One in Whose hand is my soul, it is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’aan.” (al-Bukhaari, 4627).<br />
<br />
Ahmad reported from Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri that a man said, “O Messenger of Allaah, I have a neighbour who prays at night and he only ever recites ‘Qul huwa Allaahu<br />
<br />
ahad’” – as if he did not think much of this. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “By the One in Whose hand is my soul, it is equivalent to<br />
<br />
one-third of the Qur’aan.” (al-Musnad, 10965)<br />
<br />
Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to his Companions: ‘Could any one of you<br />
<br />
not recite one third of the Qur’aan in one night?’ They found the idea too difficult, and said, ‘Who among us could do that, O Messenger of Allaah?’ He said,<br />
<br />
‘Allaahu’l-ahad, al- samad [i.e., Soorat al-Ikhlaas] is one third of the Qur’aan.’” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 4628)<br />
<br />
‘Aa’ishah reported that when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) went to bed, he would cup his hands together, blow into them and recite into them<br />
<br />
Qul huwa Allaahu ahad [Soorat al-Ikhlaas], Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbi’l-falaq [Soorat al-Falaq] and Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbi’l-naas [Soorat al-Naas] (these are the last 3 soorahs<br />
<br />
of the Qur’aan – Translator). Then he would wipe as much of his body as he could with his hands, starting with his head and face, and the front of his body. He would do<br />
<br />
this three times. (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 4630)<br />
<br />
‘Aa’ishah also reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) sent a man in charge of a small military campaign, and when he recited Qur’aan<br />
<br />
whilst leading his companions in prayer, he would always end with Qul huwa Allaahu ahad. When they came back, (his companions) mentioned that to the Prophet<br />
<br />
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), who told them to ask him why he did that. So they asked him, and he said, “Because it is a description of the Most Merciful,<br />
<br />
and I love to recite it.” The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Tell him that Allaah loves him.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 6827)<br />
<br />
‘Abd al-Rahmaan ibn Abzaa reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to recite Sabbih isma Rabbik al-A’laa (Soorat<br />
<br />
al-A’laa, #87), Qul yaa ayyuhaa’l-kaafiroon (Soorat al-Kaafiroon, #109) and Qul huwa Allaahu ahad (Soorat al-Ikhlaas, #112) in his witr prayer, and when he had<br />
<br />
finished, he would repeat Subhaan al-Malik al-Quddoos (Glory be to the King, the Holy) three times, making the last vowel long on the third recitation. (Reported by<br />
<br />
al-Nisaa’i, 1721)<br />
<br />
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir said: “I met the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)… and he said to me, ‘O ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir, shall I not teach you<br />
<br />
some Soorahs the like of which have not been revealed in the Tawraat (Torah) or the Zaaboor (Psalms) or the Injeel (Gospel) or in the Qur’aan? There is no night comes<br />
<br />
but you should not recite (i.e., every night you should recite) Qul huwa Allaahu ahad [Soorat al-Ikhlaas], Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbi’l-falaq [Soorat al-Falaq] and Qul a’oodhu<br />
<br />
bi Rabbi’l-naas [Soorat al-Naas].’” ‘Uqbah said: “So every night I would recite them. It became my duty to recite them, because the Messenger of Allaah (peace and<br />
<br />
blessings of Allaah be upon him) had commanded me to do so…” (Musnad Ahmad, 16810)<br />
<br />
Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) heard a man reciting Qul huwa Allaahu ahad, and said, “It is his right.’ They asked,<br />
<br />
‘O Messenger of Allaah, what is his right?’ He said, ‘Paradise is his right.’ (Reported by Imaam Ahmad, 7669)<br />
<br />
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever recites Qul huwa Allaahu ahad ten times, Allaah will build for him a house in Paradise.”<br />
<br />
(Saheeh al-Jaami’ al-Sagheer, 6472).<br />
<br />
Quran the words of Allah has many virtues. Each of Quran’s Surah is important but some of the Surat’s have special importance. The greatest virtue of Holy Quran is<br />
<br />
that it’s one letter recitation is equal to 10 Good deeds. Imagine if we recite only a page Daily, how many deeds we can earn!! SubhanAllah. Some of the virtues of Holy<br />
<br />
Quran were mentioned in our previous post: Virtues of Quran part 1 In this post, we will mention Virtues of Surah al-Ikhlas<br />
<br />
Build a house in Paradise by Reciting Surat Ikhlas: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever recites Qul huwa Allaahu ahad ten times,<br />
<br />
Allaah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Saheeh al-Jaami’ al-Sagheer, 6472).<br />
<br />
Reciting Surah Ikhlas is Equivalent to one third of Qur’an: Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah<br />
<br />
be upon him) said to his Companions: ‘Could any one of you not recite one third of the Qur’aan in one night?’ They found the idea too difficult and said: ‘Who among us<br />
<br />
could do that, O Messenger of Allaah?’ He said, ‘Allaahu’l-ahad, al- samad [i.e., Soorat al-Ikhlaas] is one third of the Qur’aan.’” (Reported by Bukhari, 4628)<br />
<br />
It’s Sunnah to Recite Surat al-Ikhlas before sleeping: Aa’isha (R.A) reported that when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) went to bed, he<br />
<br />
would cup his hands together, blow into them and recite into them Qul huwa Allaahu ahad [Soorat al-Ikhlaas], Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbi’l-falaq [Soorat al-Falaq] and Qul<br />
<br />
a’oodhu bi Rabbi’l-naas [Soorat al-Naas] (these are the last 3 soorahs of the Qur’an). Then he would wipe as much of his body as he could with his hands, starting with<br />
<br />
his head and face, and the front of his body. He would do this three times. (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 4630)<br />
<br />
Surah Ikhlas is one-Third of Qur’an: Narrated Qutaadah ibn al-Nu’maan (R.A) who said that a man stayed up to worship Allah at the time of the Prophet (peace and<br />
<br />
blessings of Allaah be upon him) just before dawn and recited “Qul huwa Allaahu ahad,” but did not recite anything else. In the morning, the man came to the Prophet<br />
<br />
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and told him about this, thinking that perhaps he was not doing enough. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of<br />
<br />
Allaah be upon him) said: “By the One in Whose hand is my soul, it is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’aan.” (al-Bukhaari, 4627).<br />
<br />
The love for Surat Ikhlas: Aa’isha (R.A) also reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) sent a man in charge of a small military campaign,<br />
<br />
and when he recited Qur’aan whilst leading his companions in prayer, he would always end with Qul huwa Allaahu ahad. When they came back, (his companions)<br />
<br />
mentioned that to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), who told them to ask him why he did that. So they asked him, and he said, “Because it is a<br />
<br />
description of the Most Merciful, and I love to recite it.” The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Tell him that Allaah loves him.” (Reported by<br />
<br />
al-Bukhari, 6827)<br />
<br />
Reciting Surat al-Ikhlas every night: Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir (R.A) said “I met the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and he said to me: ‘O<br />
<br />
Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir, shall I not teach you some Soorahs the like of which have not been revealed in the Tawraat (Torah) or the Zaaboor (Psalms) or the Injeel (Gospel) or<br />
<br />
in the Qur’aan? There is no night comes but you should not recite (i.e., every night you should recite) Qul huwa Allaahu ahad [Soorat al-Ikhlaas], Qul a’oodhu bi<br />
<br />
Rabbi’l-falaq [Soorat al-Falaq] and Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbi’l-naas [Soorat al-Naas].’” ‘Uqbah said: “So every night I would recite them. It became my duty to recite them,<br />
<br />
because the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had commanded me to do so…” (Musnad Ahmad, 16810)<br />
<br />
Paradise is His Right: Abu Hurayrah (R.A) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) heard a man reciting Qul huwa Allaahu ahad, and<br />
<br />
said, “It is his right.’ They asked, ‘O Messenger of Allaah, what is his right?’ He said, ‘Paradise is his right.’ (Reported by Imaam Ahmad, 7669)</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-64829552206231317872011-05-09T04:10:00.001-07:002011-05-09T04:10:34.585-07:00The importance of sending durood and salaam to the holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">The importance of sending durood and salaam to the holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.)</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243541" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Nahmadahu wanu’salli a’la Rasoolihil Kareem<br />
<br />
The noble action of the recitation of the Salawaat and Salaam, be it in whatever language, and in the manner of standing with utmost reverence, is not confined to the<br />
<br />
Ahle Sunnah from amongst the Indo-Pak region only, but can be traced to almost every country from Africa to the remote regions of the far North and spreading across<br />
<br />
from Asia to the heart of America.<br />
<br />
None of the authentic Kitaab written by the righteous scholars of the Ahle Sunnah, who are in the majority, have ever condemned this practice of the recitation and the<br />
<br />
standing and indeed no objection can be found either in the Glorious Qur’aan or the Ahadith. However, there are still a minority group who severely condemn this practice<br />
<br />
and have labeled this very practice as Shirk, Bid’at and Haraam.<br />
A book of this nature was very much needed and, Alhamdulillah, Brother Ismail Ebrahim, a university student, has researched this topic extensively using a number of<br />
<br />
authentic Kitaabs, and has answered every objection and misconception, thus proving the permissibility of standing and reciting the Salawaat and Salaam. I have also had<br />
<br />
the privilege of reading through the manuscript and have found all the sources to be exact.<br />
<br />
May Almighty Allah, through the Wasila of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), grant Brother Ismail His special Favors and assist him in upholding the pristine<br />
<br />
teachings of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaat at a time when false ideologies are misleading the Ummah from the Straight Path. Aameen.<br />
<br />
It is also my fervent Du’a that the youth read this book with the light of Imaan and the objectivity that it deserves so that the practice of standing and reciting the<br />
<br />
Salawaat and Salaam continues to grow and the love of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) becomes a foundation of their beliefs. Aameen.<br />
Maulana Abdun Nabi Hamidi<br />
Chairman: Sunni Ulema Council (Tvl.)<br />
<br />
1) INTRODUCTION<br />
This publication is intended to settle any controversy surrounding the issue of reciting Salawat (Durood) and Salaam [Blessings and Salutations] upon the Holy Prophet<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) :<br />
(A) In a standing position (Qiyaam),<br />
(B) Using terms of addressing Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) directly e.g.. Ya Nabi Salaam 'Alaika !, and<br />
(c) With the thought in mind that Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is Haazir and Naazir.<br />
<br />
Words such as Shirk and Bid'a have been attributed to this blessed practice by those who are ignorant of the blessings of reciting Salawat and Salaam and of the true<br />
<br />
meanings of the words Shirk and Bid'a, thereby leaving certain sectors in the community in a state of utter confusion. These students of the 14th Islamic Century, in their<br />
<br />
haste to pronounce this noble act as a bid'a, have even ignored the opinion of their own spiritual luminaries, who practiced and advocated this noble act.<br />
<br />
The permissibility of reciting Salawat and Salaam is one of the many beliefs which distinguishes the Ahle-Sunnah Wal Jama'at from the other sects of Baatil (Deviation).<br />
<br />
It is our intention to remove the stigma of Bid'a and Shirk attributed to this noble practice by presenting documented proof from the Qur'aan, Sunnah and the great Islamic<br />
<br />
scholars of the Hijaaz (Arabia), Misr (Egypt), Shaam (Syria) and Indo-Paksubcontinent.<br />
<br />
We have systematically categorized the baseless arguments that have arisen over the years into separate chapters. We, thereafter, answered each argument thereby<br />
<br />
proving once and for all the permissibility of reciting Salawat and Salaam from Qur'aan, Hadith and by citing examples from books written by the scholars of Deoband.<br />
<br />
You are therefore urged to read this book with an open mind and decide for yourself.<br />
<br />
Compiler<br />
<br />
2) THE PERMISSIBILITY OF RECITING SALAWAT AND SALAAM (FROM QUR'AN AND HADITH)<br />
It is completely within the Shari'ah (Islamic Law) to recite Salutations and Blessings upon Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) as is evident in the following<br />
<br />
Qur'aanic ayat : "Undoubtedly, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Prophet (the Communicator of Unseen News), O you who believe ! Send upon him blessings<br />
<br />
and salute him fully well in abundance" (Surah al-Ahzab, Verse 56)<br />
<br />
Almighty Allah in the Holy Qur'aan has enjoined the performance of many things by us such as Salaah, Fasting, Hajj etc. and has praised His Prophets and described<br />
<br />
their good qualities. He created Hadhrat Adam ('alaihis salaam) and directed the Angels to do Sajda (prostration) to him. However, he does not say in any of His<br />
<br />
directions, "I (Allah) am doing it, therefore you should do likewise". This honor was exclusively conferred upon our Beloved Nabi Hadhrat Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam). Here, in the above verse, Almighty Allah at the very outset attributed Salawat (recital of blessings) on our Beloved Nabi Hadhrat Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam), first to Himself (Sunnat-i-Ilaahi), then to His Angels (Sunnat-i-Malaa'ika), and after this enjoined on the Muslims (Sunnat-i-Mu'mineen) to do the same, by<br />
<br />
saying, "Undoubtedly, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Prophet (the Communicator of Unseen News), O you who believe ! Send upon him blessings and salute<br />
<br />
him fully well in abundance". There cannot be a greater honor for the Believers than this, who have been favored with a share in this Divine performance with Almighty<br />
<br />
Allah and His Angels.<br />
<br />
It is stated in the commentary of the Qur'aan, Tafseer-i-Rooh al-Bayaan, "Some Ulema are of the opinion that the meaning of Allah's blessing is, to raise Hadhrat<br />
<br />
Muhammad Mustafa (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) to Maqaam-i-Mahmood (Glorious Station), the place from where he will intercede to Almighty Allah on behalf of his<br />
<br />
Ummat; the Angels' blessing means their prayer for enhancing the position of Hadhrat Muhammad Mustafa (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) and beseeching forgiveness for<br />
<br />
his followers. Blessings on the path of the believers means to obey, love and eulogize him." Tafseer-i-Rooh al-Bayaan further states that the honor and reverence shown<br />
<br />
to Hadhrat Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is of a much greater degree than shown to Hadhrat Adam ('alaihis salaam) to whom only Angels were made to bow<br />
<br />
down (in honor). For in honoring Hadhrat Muhammad Mustafa (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) Almighty Allah has also attributed it to Himself, whereas in the case of<br />
<br />
Hadhrat Adam ('alaihis salaam) Almighty Allah asked only the Angels to show honor.<br />
<br />
Having established and expounded on the injunction of the Holy Qur'aan we quote a few Ahaadith of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) pertaining to Salawat<br />
<br />
and Salaam.<br />
<br />
Imam Tibraani (rahmat ullah alaih) has recorded this Hadith narrated by Hadhrat Abu Darda (radi allahu 'anhu) :<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said : "Increase your recitation of DUROOD on me on Friday because on this day Angels present themselves to me. There<br />
<br />
is no servant of Allah who recites SALUTATIONS upon me, except that his voice reaches me from wherever he is". The Companions asked even after your departure ?<br />
<br />
"He replied, Yes after my departure too, because Allah has made it Haraam upon the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets". (Jila-ul Ifhaam, by Ibn Qayyim)<br />
<br />
“On Fridays recite the Salawat for me repeatedly ! The Salawat will be conveyed to me." (Ibn Habbaan, Ibn Maaja, Abu Dawood)<br />
When it was asked whether it would be conveyed to him after his Wisaal also, the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) answered, "Soil does not rot Prophets' bodies.<br />
<br />
Whenever a Muslim says the Salawat for me, an Angel informs me of it and says, 'So-and-so's son, so-and-so of your Ummah sent his Salaam and prayed for you.'"<br />
<br />
Sahl ibn Sa`d (radi allahu 'anhu) narrates: Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alaihi wasalam) came out and met Abu Talha. The latter rose and went to him saying: "My father<br />
<br />
and mother be sacrificed for you, O Messenger of Allah! I see joy and delight in your countenance?" The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said: "Yes, for Gabriel has<br />
<br />
just come to me saying: O Muhammad, whoever among your Community invokes blessings upon you once, Allah records for Him ten meritorious deeds, erases from his<br />
<br />
register ten evil deeds, and raises him ten degrees because of it." (al-Sakhawi, al-Qawl al-badi` p. 107., al-Sakhawi said: "Our shaykh (Ibn Hajar) graded it hasan without<br />
<br />
doubt.")<br />
<br />
"Invoke blessings upon me abundantly on Friday because it is a day that is (particularly) witnessed and the Angels witness it (abundantly). As soon as a person invokes<br />
<br />
blessings on me his invocation is shown to me until he ends it." Abu al-Darda' (radi allahu 'anhu) said: "Even after (your) death?" The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)<br />
<br />
replied: "Verily, Allah has forbidden the earth to consume the bodies of Prophets." (Related by Ibn Majah with a sound chain through Abu al-Darda'. Also related with a<br />
<br />
sound chain from Aws ibn Aws al-Thaqafi by Ahmad, Ibn Abi Shayba, Abu Dawud, al-Nasa`i, Ibn Majah, al-Darimi, Ibn Khuzayma, Ibn Hibban, al-Hakim (sahih,<br />
<br />
confirmed by Dhahabi), Tabarani in his Kabir, and Bayhaqi in many places, some with the initial addition of the following: "The best of your days is Friday, for in it Adam<br />
<br />
was created, and in it his soul was taken back, and in it is the blowing of the Horn, and in it is the universal Seizure, therefore invoke blessings upon me abundantly on<br />
<br />
Friday," etc. The first part (concerning the order to invoke more Salat on Friday and the disclosure of this invocation to the Prophet) is related by Bayhaqi in Shu`ab<br />
<br />
al-Iman through Abi Umama, Anas, and Abu Mas`ud al-Ansari, and by al-Hakim in his Mustadrak from the latter. Shafi`i in his Musnad relates the first part only ("Invoke<br />
<br />
blessings upon me abundantly on Friday") mursal from Safwan ibn Salim.)<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) says in a Hadith, "Definitely there are many Angels of Allah that sojourn the earth and bring the Salaam of my Ummat to<br />
<br />
me". (Narrated by Nisai and Ibn Habban)<br />
<br />
Hadhrat 'Abd ar-Rahman bin 'Auf (radi allahu 'anhu) says that one day the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) came and entered a date garden. There he<br />
<br />
performed a very long prostration. Hadhrat 'Abd ar-Rahman (radi allahu 'anhu) feared that Allah had sent death to him. He drew close to him and began to look at him.<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) raised his holy head from the prostration and asked what had happened to him, then he disclosed his fear to him. At this, the<br />
<br />
Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said Hadhrat Jibra'il ('alaihis salaam) asked whether he should not give him glad tidings that Allah said that He would send<br />
<br />
blessings to the person who recited the Holy Qur'an on him and peace and security to the person who bade Salutations to him. (Ahmad)<br />
<br />
These are just a few Ahaadith. It is established beyond any doubt that the recitation of Salawat and Salaam has its origin in the Qur'aan and Hadith.<br />
<br />
3) QIYAAM : RECITING SALAWAT AND SALAAM WHILST RESPECTFULLY STANDING<br />
Standing up (Qiyaam) whilst offering Salawat (Blessings) and Salaam (Salutations) to Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam), in terms of religion is desirable and<br />
<br />
commendable (mustahab) according to the belief of the Ahl us-Sunnah. It is an act of happiness, respect and love, the origin of which is established from Shari’ah. This is<br />
<br />
the consensus of opinion of the entire Ulema of Ahl us-Sunnah. Furthermore, it is known that anyone who visits the Prophet (sallallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in Madina is<br />
<br />
obliged to stand in front of him with utmost respect at the time he gives him greetings and salutations. No scholar of Ahle Sunnah for over 1400 years has ever objected to<br />
<br />
it with a view to it being a bad Bid'a (innovation).<br />
Qiyaam is of three kinds :<br />
<br />
1 -Qiyaam-e-Musarrat, or standing up for a person as an expression of happiness,<br />
2 -Qiyaam-e-Muhabbat, or standing up for a person as an expression of love, and<br />
3 -Qiyaam-e-'Azmat or standing up in honor of a person.<br />
<br />
The origin of Qiyaam-e-Musarrat is derived from the action of the companion of the Holy Prophet Hadhrat Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam), as proved from the<br />
<br />
following Hadith :<br />
<br />
Hadhrat Uthman (radi allahu 'anhu) said, "The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) passed away before we could ask him the solution to this problem." Hadhrat Abu<br />
<br />
Bakr (radi allahu 'anhu) said, "I have already asked him concerning this affair ..." Then Hadhrat Uthman (radi allahu 'anhu) said (upon hearing this glad tidings from<br />
<br />
Hadhrat Abu Bakr (radi allahu 'anhu)), "I stood up for him." (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
<br />
Similarly, the origin of Qiyaam-e-Muhabbat is from the following Hadith:<br />
<br />
Hadhrat Aisha Siddiqa (radi allahu 'anha) has narrated :<br />
<br />
“I have never encountered anyone that had emulated the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in manner, likeness and speech [and with another chain of narrators : I<br />
<br />
have never seen anyone even come near her with the above qualities] more than Fatima (radi allahu 'anha), may Allah honor her face. When she came in to visit him (the<br />
<br />
Prophet) he got up to (welcome) her, took her by the hand, kissed her and made her sit where he was sitting; and when he went in to visit her, she got up to (welcome)<br />
<br />
him, took him by the hand, kissed him, and made him sit where she was sitting”. (Sunan Abu Dawood; Ash’atul Lama’aat)<br />
Similarly the origin of Qiyaam-e-'Azmat is derived from the following narration :<br />
<br />
Narrated Abu Sa 'id al-Khudri (radi allahu 'anhu) : The people of (Banu) Quraiza agreed to accept the verdict of Sa'd bin Mu'adh. So the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) sent for Sa'ad, and the latter came (riding) a donkey and when he approached the Mosque, the Prophet(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said to the Ansar, "Get up<br />
<br />
for your chief or for the best among you !" (Sahih Bukhaari, Vol. 5, Chapter 29, Hadith 447)<br />
<br />
Indeed Hadhrat Sa'd (radi allahu 'anhu) is worthy of such honor. Narrated Jabir (radi allahu 'anhu) : I heard the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) saying, "The Throne<br />
<br />
(of Allah) shook at the death of Sa'ad bin Mu'adh."<br />
<br />
Allama Ibn Hajar Makki (rahmat allahi 'alaih) states in Moulidatil Kabeer, "It is proven from Sunnah to stand for others besides the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam), thus in honor of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) it is permissible in the first instance. The proof hereof is the command to stand the Prophet<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) gave in respect of Sa'ad ibn Muadh."<br />
<br />
Imam Nawawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) holds the same view (in his commentary of this Hadith) and he even quotes the opinion of Qadi 'Iyad (rahmat allahi 'alaih). (See<br />
<br />
Sharh Sahih Muslim and al-Tarkhis for Imam Nawawi's view on Qiyaam)<br />
<br />
Also commenting on this Hadith Hadhrat Shaikh 'Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) writes, "A great number of eminent Ulema have taken this Hadith<br />
<br />
as proof in support of Qiyaam in Meelad." (Ash atul Lama'aat) [For an opinion on the authenticity of Hadhrat Shaikh 'Abd al-Haqq Muhaddith (rahmat allahi 'alaih) we<br />
<br />
refer to Moulvi Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi who says, "Shah 'Abd al-Haqq Sahib used to have the blessed vision of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) daily" and " ...<br />
<br />
Shaikh ('Abd al-Haqq) has a vast knowledge of Hadith"]<br />
<br />
The Qiyaam during Mawlid an-Nabi (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) may represent the three kinds of Qiyaam as discussed above, because it is a manifestation of happiness,<br />
<br />
love and honor towards the occasion which is celebrated to thank Allah for his arrival. However, the 'ulama have also collectively designated these Qiyaam as<br />
<br />
Qiyaam-e-Tazimi, i.e. standing up in honor, love and happiness of a person, and in this case, to the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam).<br />
<br />
In a Hadith reported by Hadhrath Abu Huraira (radi allahu 'anhu), he says, "The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) was seated with us in the mosque and speaking<br />
<br />
to us. When he rose to depart, we all rose with him and remained standing until he entered any of the houses of his Blessed Wives." (Mishkaat- Kitabul-Adaab, Babul<br />
<br />
Qiyaam, Page 403)<br />
<br />
Usama ibn Sharik (radi allahu 'anhu) narrates : "I came to see the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) while his Companions were with him, and they seemed as still as if<br />
<br />
birds had alighted on top of their heads. I gave him my Salaam and I sat down. [Then Bedouins came and asked questions which the Prophet answered.] ... The Prophet<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) then stood up and the PEOPLE STOOD UP. They began to kiss his hand, whereupon I took his hand and placed it on my face. I found it<br />
<br />
more fragrant than musk and cooler than sweet water."(Narrated by Abu Dawud [#3855], Ti[2038 - hasan sahih], Ibn Majah [3436], al-Hakim [4:399], and Ahmad<br />
<br />
[4:278]. Al- Hafiz Imam Bayhaqi cites it in Branch 15 of his Su'ab ul-iman entitled : The Fifteenth Branch of Faith, Namely A Chapter On Rendering honor To The<br />
<br />
Prophet, Declaring His High Rank, And Revering Him Vol. 2 p.200 [#1528])<br />
<br />
Narrated 'Abd Allah ibn 'Umar (radi allahu 'anhu): Ibn 'Umar (radi allahu 'anhu) was sent with a detachment by the Apostle of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). The<br />
<br />
people wheeled round in flight. He said : I was one of those who wheeled round in flight. When we stopped we said : What should we do? We have run away from the<br />
<br />
battlefield and deserve Allah's wrath. Then we said: Let us enter Madinah, stay there, and go there while no one sees us. So we entered the city and thought : If we<br />
<br />
present ourselves before Allah's Apostle, and if there is a change of repentance for us, we shall stay; if there is something else, we shall go away. So we sat down<br />
<br />
(waiting)for the Apostle of Allah before the dawn prayer. When he came out, WE STOOD UP TO HIM and said : We are the ones who have fled. He turned to us and<br />
<br />
said : No, you are the ones who return to fight after wheeling away. We then approached and kissed his hand, and he said : I am the main body of the Muslims. (Abu<br />
<br />
Dawud, Book 14 [Jihad], Number 2641) This Hadith is also found in al-Abhari; in the book of al-hafiz Ibn Muqri on standing up and kissing the hand out of respect; in the<br />
<br />
Adab al- Mufrad of Imam Bukhaari (Chapter on kissing the Hand and Chapter on Kissing the Foot), in Ibn Maja (Adab), in Bayhaqi's Dala'il an-Nubuwwa, and in the<br />
<br />
Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal)<br />
<br />
Jabir (radi allahu 'anhu) said: "`Umar ibn al-Khattab GOT UP and kissed the hand of Allah's Messenger." Ibn al-Muqri' narrates it in al-Rukhsa (p. 71 #11) and although<br />
<br />
its chain contains `Ubayd Allah ibn Sa`id who is weak, Ibn Hajar included it among Ibn al-Muqri's good narrations (min jayyidiha) on the subject (Fath al-Bari 11:66).<br />
<br />
Tabari narrates it mursal [missing the Companion-link] through al-Suddi in his Tafsir in commenting on verse 5:101: "Do not ask of things which once shown to you would<br />
<br />
hurt you" with the wording: "`Umar ibn al-Khattab GOT UP and kissed the foot of Allah's Messenger and said: O Messenger of Allah, we are pleased with Allah as our<br />
<br />
Lord, with Islam as our religion, and with Muhammad as our Prophet, and with the Qur'an as our Book. Forgive, and Allah will forgive you (fa`fu `afallahu `anka). And he<br />
<br />
did not cease until the Prophet softened."<br />
<br />
It is mentioned in Hisn-al-Haseen, on the basis of several Ahaadith, "When any man enters a masjid he should say, 'With Allah's name. And Salutations be on His Rasool<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)'"<br />
<br />
Allama Sakhawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) has narrated from the Hadith of Hadhrat Ali (radi allahu 'anhu), "Whenever you enter the masjid, recite Durood for Rasoolullah<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)" - and has also quoted a Hadith narrated by Hadhrat Fathima (radi allahu 'anha), the daughter of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) who<br />
<br />
said, "Whenever Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) entered the masjid he recited first Durood and Salaam for Hadhrat Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) (i.e.<br />
<br />
upon Himself) … "<br />
Those that are antagonistic to Qiyaam and also claim to follow the Sunnah are therefore according to this Hadith advised to recite Durood and Salaam when entering the<br />
<br />
Masjid. Adherence to this Sunnah would mean that the antagonists would be hypocritically sending Salawat and Salaam to the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)<br />
<br />
whilst standing. Non-adherence of this Sunnah makes their claim of being the ardent followers of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) without substance !<br />
<br />
Those that masquerade as the "true upholders" of the Sunnah, by claiming to follow the footsteps of the Sahaaba-e-Kiraam and continuously misquoting the Ahaadith of<br />
<br />
the Blessed Companions of Rasoolullah (sallalahu 'alaihi wasallam) should take cognizance of the following Hadith:<br />
<br />
Once Hadhrath Ka'ab (radi allahu 'anhu) said to Hadhrath Abu Huraira (radi allahu 'anhu), "I am telling you two things which you should not forget. One, whenever you<br />
<br />
enter a musjid recite Salawat for the Holy Prophet (sallalahu 'alaihi wasallam), and then this Du'aa, 'O Allah forgive me my sins and open for me the doors of Thy Mercy<br />
<br />
!'"<br />
<br />
If the antagonist is adamant in his objection to the performance of Qiyaam (while reciting Salawat) and maintains that the only posture permitted to recite Salawat is the<br />
<br />
posture of Jalsa (in Salaah when reciting "Attahiyyaat") then the only option open to him is to sit at the entrance of the masjid recite the Salawat, and thereafter enter !<br />
<br />
Seeing that we have not observed anyone entering the masjid in such a manner, it is therefore deduced that persons entering the masjid are either reciting the Salawat<br />
<br />
whilst in Qiyaam, or omitting this directive of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). If this great practice is intentionally omitted, then they are guilty of not adhering to<br />
<br />
the advice of the Sahaaba-e-Kiraam.<br />
<br />
Evidence from the Ulema of the Ahl as-Sunnah<br />
<br />
Imam Nawawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) says :<br />
<br />
al-Shaykh Abu Muhammad told us - Abu Taher al-Khashaw'i told us - Abu Muhammad al-Akfani told us - Al-hafiz Abu Bakr al-Khatib al-Baghdadi told us by<br />
<br />
permission not hearing : - Al-Husayn ibn 'Ali al-Jawhari told us - 'Amr ibn al-'Abbas al-Khazzaz related to us - Abu Bakr al-Sawli told us - Ishaq ibn Ibrahim al-Qazzaz<br />
<br />
told us - Ishaq al-Shahidi related to us:<br />
<br />
I would see Yahya al-Qattan - may Allah the Exalted have mercy on him - pray the mid-afternoon prayer, then sit with his back against the base of the minaret of his<br />
<br />
mosque. Then Ali ibn al-Madini, al-Shadhakuni, 'Amr ibn 'Ali, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Yahya ibn Ma'in, and others would stand before him and ask him questions about<br />
<br />
Hadith standing on their feet until it was time for the sunset prayer. He would not say to a single one of them. "Sit" nor would they sit, out of awe and reverence.<br />
<br />
Imam Nawawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) said, the Hafiz Abu Musa al-Ashbahani (rahmat allahi 'alaih) recited :<br />
<br />
Qiyami wa al-'aziz ilyaka haqqun<br />
I swear by the All-Powerful that my standing for you (O Prophet) is right and true<br />
Wa tarku al-haqqi ma la yastaqimu<br />
And to leave truth and right is to embrace error<br />
Fa hal ahadun lahu 'aqlun wa lubbun wa ma'rifa yaraka fa la yaqumu ?<br />
I ask: can anyone possessed of a mind and a heart and knowledge, upon seeing you, not stand up?<br />
(see Sharh Sahih Muslim and al-Tarkhis by Imam Nawawi)<br />
<br />
It must be noted that Hafiz Abu Musa (rahmat allahi 'alaih) made Wisaal in 581, more than five centuries after the time of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam), and<br />
<br />
yet stands for him in the present tense and mentions "seeing him": this seeing of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) by the pious Believers both in a sleeping and a<br />
<br />
wakeful state is an attested fact in the Shari’a which has been mentioned by the scholars, among them al-Haytami (rahmat allahi 'alaih) in his Fatawa Hadithiyya (see<br />
<br />
Chapter 6.5 for the fatwa)<br />
Musa ibn Dawud al-Dubbi (d. 217) (radi allahu 'anhu) said: "I was with Sufyan ibn `Uyayna (d. 198) when Husayn ibn `Ali al-Ju`fi (d. 203) came, whereupon Sufyan<br />
<br />
STOOD UP and kissed his hand." Narrated with sound chains by Ibn Sa`d in his Tabaqat (6:397 "Husayn al-Ju`fi") and Ibn al-I`rabi in al-Qubal. Also al-Mizzi in<br />
<br />
al-Tahdhib (6:452) and al-Dhahabi in the Syar (9:398).<br />
<br />
Allama Ibn Hajar Makki (rahmat allahi 'alaih) says, "To stand at the mention of the Prophet's (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) Birth (Mawlid) is something the Ahlas-Sunnah<br />
<br />
Wa 'l Jamaa'a have all agreed upon, as being a commendable action. And the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) says, 'My followers do not agree upon<br />
<br />
misguidance and the Hand of Allah is upon the (majority) group; and he who deviates, deviates towards the Fire (of Hell). (Tirmidhi)'" (Mawlidatil Kabeer, Page 85)<br />
<br />
Allama Ibn Hajar (rahmat allahi 'alaih) states at another place, "It is proven from the Sunnah to stand for others besides the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam),<br />
<br />
thus in honor of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) it is permissible in the first instance. The proof hereof is the command to stand the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) gave in respect of Sa'd ibn Mu'adh."<br />
<br />
With this Hadith with referance of Imam Nawawi, Imam Baghwi and Allama Khattabi (may Allah be pleased with all of them) state, "To stand for one's leader, or just<br />
<br />
ruler, or teacher, is a beloved action." The acceptance of the repentance of Ka'ab ibn Maalik (radi allahu 'anhu) is related by himself, "I departed to present myself at the<br />
<br />
Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam), and when I entered the Prophet's Mosque I saw him sitting with the Companions around him, whereupon Talha ibn 'Ubaidullah,<br />
<br />
on seeing me, STOOD UP, and shook hands with me and congratulated me upon my repentance!" (Mawlidatil-Kabeer, Page 93)<br />
<br />
Sheikh-ud-Dalaa'il Mawlana Sheikh Abd al-Haqq Muhaddith Allahabaadi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) has written a researched book called, Ad Durrul Munazzam Fi Bayaanil<br />
<br />
Hukmil Mawlidin Nabi-yil-A'zam (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). This book has been authenticated by Hajee Imdadullah Muhaajir Makki (rahmat allahi 'alaih) the mentor of<br />
<br />
many of the Deobandis. The Scholars of Deoband like Muhammad Rahmatullah Muhaajir Makki, Sayyid Hamzah, Abdullah Ansari (son in law of Qasim Nanotwi) and<br />
<br />
Muhammad Jameel-ur-Rahmaan Khan have also authenticated this book as is evident from the laudatory notes included in the book.<br />
<br />
In the fourth chapter of this book the author has recorded in detail incidents which manifested themselves at the time when theHoly Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)<br />
<br />
was born. These include, "a cluster of stars concentrated over the roof of his house at the time of the birth of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam); Angels<br />
<br />
hoisted flags on holy Baitul Laah and in the east and in the west; the whole atmosphere was filled with the voices of Angels and houries reciting Salutations to him in the<br />
<br />
STANDING POSITION and congratulating each other and rejoicing with abandon; animals also congratulated each other at the birth of the holy Prophet (sallallahu<br />
<br />
'alaihi wasallam), the Ka'batul Laah bowed in a manner of saluting, and the falsehood vanished and the light of truth spread light in all directions."(Pages 54, 72, 91;<br />
<br />
Mawaahib-e-Ladunniyah by Imam Qasatalani Page 57; Mauladul Uroos by Imam Ibn Jawzi Pages 3, 7, 26; Shawaahidun NubuwwahPage 55; As-Seeratul Halbiyah by<br />
<br />
Allamah Ali Bin Burhaan Page 94; Khasaa'is-e-Kubra by Imam Suyuti Volume 1, Page 45; Zurqaani Volume1 , Page 112,116)<br />
<br />
Angels do exactly as they are commanded. This is testified to by the Holy Qur'aan: "Wa Yaf'aloona Ma Yu'maroon". Whatever the Angels did then was at Allah's<br />
<br />
command.<br />
<br />
Haji Imdaadullah Muhaajir Makki (rahmat allahi 'alaih), a great scholar and spiritual guide of the scholars of Deoband, (namely, Moulvi Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi, Moulvi<br />
<br />
Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi and Moulvi Qaasim Nanotwi) stated the following as recorded by Moulvi Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi himself, "To reject such a practice is to be denied<br />
<br />
a great deal of good. If one stands for respect when the sacred name of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is mentioned in a Mawlid Shareef, what harm is<br />
<br />
there ? When someone (an ordinary person) appears we stand up for him, so if we stand up for our Master to show respect, what wrong is there ?" (Imdaadul Mushtaaq,<br />
<br />
Page 88 [Imdaadul Mushtaaq was authored by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi, the ideologue of the scholars of Deoband. It is a biography of his spiritual guide, Haji Imdaadullah<br />
<br />
Muhaajir Makki (rahmat allahi 'alaih)])<br />
<br />
Haji Imdaadullah (rahmat allahi 'alaih) further states,"The way of this servant (himself) is this: I present myself in the gathering of Meelad regarding it as a means of<br />
<br />
blessing I even commemorate it and I gain great pleasure and peace by STANDING."(Faisla Haft Mas'ala, Page 5)<br />
<br />
What the scholars of Deoband have to say<br />
<br />
Moulvi Ashraf Ali Thanwi, the leader of the Deobandi group,says that the 'Ulama have unanimously agreed that the practise of standing out of respect is allowed and<br />
<br />
substantiates by saying that whenever the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) visited Fatima (radi allahu 'anha) she stood respectfully and whenever Fatima (radi allahu<br />
<br />
'anha) visited the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) he stood up respectfully for her. (Al-Ifaadatul Yaumiya)<br />
<br />
Moulvi Asfraf 'Ali Thanwi has written a long story about Moulvi Qaasim Nanotwi and Hakim Abdus Salaam: "Hakim Abdus Salaam had a desire to meet Mawlana<br />
<br />
Nanotwi who was at the time sitting with many people. When Hakim Abdus Salaam arrived, everybody STOOD UP to pay respect to him". (Arwahe Salaasa, Story<br />
<br />
Number 215, Islami Academy, Lahore)<br />
<br />
4) REFUTATION AGAINST THE GROUNDLESS ARGUMENTS RAISED AGAINST QIYAAM [RESPECTFULLY STANDING WHILST SENDING<br />
<br />
SALAWAT AND SALAAM]<br />
The purpose of this chapter is to answer the baseless arguments that are raised with regard to the practice of respectfully standing whilst reciting Salawat and Salaam.<br />
<br />
Had the objectioners been Nasara, Yahood or Mushrikeen it would have been understandable that their objections of the veneration of Huzoor-i-Aqdas (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) is due to ignorance and a lack of Imaan. Alas, we have a situation of pseudo-scholars who are so spineless as to misinterpret the Hadith of the Prophet<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in order to try to snatch away the honor and esteem which Allah has bestowed upon him.<br />
<br />
The following discussion on the subject of standing out of respect is taken from Imam Nawawi's (rahmat allahi 'alaih) al-Tarkhis, as well as his Sharh Sahih Muslim<br />
<br />
(Commentary of Sahih Muslim), and Sharh Shamaa'il Tirmidhi (Commentary of Tirmidhi Shareef) by Moulvi Zakariyya Khandhalawi.<br />
<br />
1. Anas (radi allahu 'anhu) said that none was dearer to them than Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam), and they would not stand up when they saw him due to<br />
<br />
their knowledge that he disliked it. Tirmidhi said it is hasan sahih (fair and sound).<br />
<br />
MOULVI ZAKARIYYA'S COMMENTARY :<br />
<br />
This Hadith is indicative of the high degree of humbleness of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) did not like (the people to<br />
<br />
stand for him), although he is the possessor of high glory and is the master of both the worlds. Therefore, the Sahaba sometimes did not stand due to love, because<br />
<br />
Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) disliked it, as is required in this narration (of Hadhrat Anas) and sometimes they would stand due to the demand of love.<br />
It is stated in "Abu Dawood" that, "Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to talk to us in the masjid. When Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) stood, we would<br />
<br />
stand up and we would remain standing till Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam entered the home". (Sharh Shamaa'il-i-Tirmidhi, page 342, Maktaba Rahmania, Lahore)<br />
<br />
[Moulvi Zakariyya explains the reason for not standing],<br />
<br />
"Qadi 'Iyad (rahmatullahi 'alaih) says that, 'Qiyaam is prohibited whereby somebody well known is sitting and the rest of the people are standing. Therefore, in the Hadith<br />
<br />
of prohibition (of Qiyaam), it is also said, 'Do not stand as the Ajamees (non-arabs/foreigners) stand for their chiefs'".<br />
<br />
[Moulvi Zakariyya writes further] : "Imam Nawawi says that it is Mustahab to stand for 'Ulama, respectful and noble people". (Sharh Shamaa'il-i-Tirmidhi, Page 342)<br />
<br />
2. Abu Mijlaz (radi allahu 'anhu) said: Mu’awiya went out to meet Ibn al-Zubayr and Ibn `Amir. The latter stood up while the former remained seated. Mu’awiya said to<br />
<br />
Ibn `Amir: "Sit, for I heard the Prophet say: "Whoever likes for men to stand up for him let him take his place in the fire." Tirmidhi's version mentions Ibn al-Zubayr and<br />
<br />
Safwan, and both get up. Abu Dawud narrated it (Adab 4:385), also Tirmidhi (Adab 5:90 #44) who said: hasan (fair) and Ahmad (4:94, 100).<br />
IMAM NAWAWI'S (RAHMAT ALLAHI 'ALAIH) COMMENTARY:<br />
<br />
Most people in disfavour of standing are fond of quoting this Hadith. It is answered in many ways,<br />
<br />
1. The soundest and best -- nay, the one answer which makes all others superfluous is that there is no proof against standing up in this Hadith. Its plain, outward meaning<br />
<br />
is the explicit condemnation and HARSH THREAT AGAINST ANY MAN WHO LIKES PEOPLE TO GET UP FOR HIM. There is neither prohibition nor other than<br />
<br />
prohibition concerning standing itself, and there is agreement about this... The gravity of the condemnation is in what takes place inside the mind of the person who likes<br />
<br />
people to stand for him. If there is no such thing in his mind there is no blame on him -- all this whether they get up or not... The prohibition revolves around the love of<br />
<br />
adulation not the act of standing. Therefore there is no proof in this Hadith against the permissibility of standing.<br />
<br />
2. Another answer is that the Hadith is mudtarib (disordered -- many incompatible narrations) according to the two Imams of Hadith, Abu Bakr ibn Abi `Asim and Abu<br />
<br />
Musa al-Asbahani (may Allah be pleased with them), and this is a necessary cause for the weakness of the Hadith. However, this answer is open to question since both<br />
<br />
Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud have graded the Hadith fair (hasan) and have spoken concerning it. Moreover, the disparity does not result in a disorder of the kind that makes<br />
<br />
it necessarily weak, and Allah knows best. [NB: Observe the honesty of Imam Nawawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) in defending what weakens his position.]<br />
<br />
3. The sayings of the Imams and Luminaries concerning whose eminence there is unanimity among the people of intellect and discernment: Abu Nasr Bishr ibn al-Harith<br />
<br />
al-Hafi al-Zahid, Abu Sulayman Hamd ibn Muhammad ibn Sulayman al-Khattabi, Abu Muhammad al-Husayn ibn Mas`ud al-Baghawi, and Abu Musa Muhammad ibn<br />
<br />
`Umar al-Asbahani the Hafiz, may Allah be well pleased with all of them: [after quoting the isnad] Ahmad ibn al-Mughlis said: Abu Nasr ibn al-Harith said, after I<br />
<br />
mentioned this Hadith in front of him: "He only disliked the standing from the perspective of arrogance, but from the perspective of sincere love, he did not, since he<br />
<br />
himself stood up for `Ikrima ibn Abu Jahl... and he said: "Stand for your chief," and he said: "He who likes people to stand for him..." indicating that whoever likes people<br />
<br />
to stand for him, you must not stand for him." As for Baghawi and Khattabi (may Allah be pleased with them) as we mentioned with our isnad they spoke to the effect<br />
<br />
that the Hadith concerns only those who order others from the perspective of pride and arrogance. Abu Musa (rahmat allahi 'alaih) said: "The meaning of the Hadith is<br />
<br />
those who make men stand around them like courtiers stand around kings."<br />
<br />
3. From Abu Amama (radi allahu 'anhu): The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) came out leaning on a stick and we rose up for him. He said: "Do not get up in the<br />
<br />
manner of the foreigners who aggrandize (flatter) each other." Abu Dawud narrated it (Adab - 4:358). Ibn Majah's version (Du`a #34, 2:1261): "Do not do as the Persians<br />
<br />
do with their great ones."<br />
<br />
IMAM NAWAWI'S (RAHMAT ALLAHI 'ALAIH) COMMENTARY:<br />
<br />
The answer is in two beautiful ways:<br />
<br />
1. The two Imams, Abu Bakr ibn Abi `Asim and Abu Musa al-Asbahani (may Allah be pleased with them),said that this is a weak Hadith which cannot be used as a<br />
<br />
proof. Abu Bakr (rahmat allahi 'alaih) said: "This Hadith cannot be established and its sub-narrators are unknown." I say: to this is added the fact that it is "mudtarib"<br />
<br />
(disordered -- see above), and it would suffice that only one of these two factors were present to grade it as weak, let alone two.<br />
<br />
2. The Hadith in itself is crystal-clear as to its intent as opposed to that of the rest: namely, it PURPORTS TO CONDEMN THOSE WHO STAND FOR THE<br />
<br />
PURPOSE OF AGGRANDIZEMENT. That is why he said: "Do not get up in the manner of the foreigners who aggrandize each others." There is no doubt as to what is<br />
<br />
being condemned. And Allah knows best.<br />
<br />
Our comments: The emphasis of this Hadith is in the words, "in the manner of the foreigners who aggrandize (flatter) each other". If the directive of the Prophet<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) was to forbid standing (Qiyaam), the words "Do not get up !" would have sufficed. There would have been no reason to qualify the statement<br />
<br />
with the words, "... in the manner of the foreigners who aggrandize (flatter) each other". The disbelieving foreigners (especially the Persians) would stand up for their<br />
<br />
undeserving kings and leaders in order to flatter their ego. It is this that the above Hadith condemns.<br />
<br />
4. From (Nafi`) Abu Bakra (radi allahu 'anhu): The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said: "Let no man stand from his seat for another." Abu Musa al-Isbahani<br />
<br />
narrated it with his chain. Al-Hafiz Abu al-Qasim Ibn `Asakir said in his book al-Atraf that Abu Dawud narrated in the book of Adab (4:258). The chain has Abu `Abd<br />
<br />
Allah Mawla Al Abi Burda, who is unknown. See al-Taqrib #8215.<br />
<br />
IMAM NAWAWI'S (RAHMAT ALLAHI 'ALAIH) COMMENTARY:<br />
<br />
The answer to this is the same two answers as the preceding section... There is possibly a third way to answer it reasonably. The meaning would be: "Do not get up from<br />
<br />
the place of prayer, of listening to a sermon and to remembrance and knowledge etc., for it is disliked that one should give up one's seat in such cases, or leave it and take<br />
<br />
another farther away from the Imam.<br />
<br />
<br />
The same is true of all gestures that are similar to these, and we consider this to muster the general agreement of scholars, as opposed to giving up one's food and drink<br />
<br />
other things related to one's personal lot: to give those up is a most desirable thing, one of the marks of the righteous and among the manners of saints and gnostics,<br />
<br />
concerning which this verse was revealed: "They prefer others above themselves though poverty become their lot" (59:9).<br />
<br />
The difference between the two types of sacrifice is that the right, in the person's nearness, belongs to Allah the Exalted, and to transfer it is not permissible, as opposed<br />
<br />
to food and the like where the right belongs to the person, although in some cases it belongs to Allah even then...<br />
<br />
Our Comments : This Hadith has nothing to do with standing out of respect (Qiyaam). Below is the Hadith in question that is often quoted : Sa'id bin Abi al-Hasan said :<br />
<br />
When Abu Bakrah came to us to give some evidence, a man got up from his place, but he refused to sit in it saying: The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) forbade this,<br />
<br />
... (Sunan Abu Dawood, Pg 1349, Volume 3, # 4809). As it is seen this Hadith has nothing to do with the subject matter. It is concerned with giving your seat to another<br />
<br />
person.<br />
<br />
<br />
6) AN EXPLANATION OF THE CHARACTERISTIC OF BEING HAAZIR AND NAAZIR AS ATTRIBUTED TO THE HOLY PROPHET (SALLALLAHU<br />
<br />
'ALAIHI WASALLAM)<br />
This Chapter is divided into six sections :<br />
6.1) A general explanation of Haazir and Naazir<br />
6.2) The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) as being a Witness (Shaahid)<br />
6.3) The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) Seeing and Hearing from afar<br />
6.4) The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) traveling at high speeds and making himself physically present<br />
6.5) The seeing of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) by the Awliya<br />
6.6) The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) present in many places at the same time<br />
<br />
6.1) A general explanation of Haazir and Naazir<br />
It is not the belief of the Ahl as-Sunnah wa 'l Jamaa'a that Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is "omnipresent". Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is "Haazir"<br />
<br />
and "Naazir."<br />
<br />
"Omnipresent" is not the meaning of the words "Haazir and Naazir". The word "omnipresent", according to the Oxford dictionary means : "present everywhere". When<br />
<br />
the words "Haazir" and "Naazir" are used for Almighty Allah they mean : "Knower" and "Seeir" and do not mean "present everywhere". (See details in Fatawa Shaami,<br />
<br />
Val. 3, Page 337).<br />
<br />
The meaning of the word "Haazir" in the Arabic dictionary is, "one who can be seen with the naked eye." (for reference refer to "Sarrah", Page 170; "Mukhtaarus<br />
<br />
Sihaah", Page 159; "Mufradaat Imam Raaghib", Page 372).<br />
<br />
The meaning of the word "Naazir" is, "blackness of the eyeball in which the pupil of the eye is". Sometimes, the eye itself is called Naazirah (reference "Mukhtaarus<br />
<br />
Sihaah", Page 691)<br />
<br />
Hence, the words “Haazir” and “Naazir” according to its literal meaning are not suitable for Almighty Allah. Whenever it is used for Allah it is used with Ta'weel<br />
<br />
(reinterpretation), as explained above. [NB : The Urdu to English or modern Arabic dictionaries are not based on Qur'aanic Arabic and therefore can not be used for this<br />
<br />
subject matter]. The words "Haazir" and "Naazir" in its literal meaning is never used for Allah Ta'ala. Therefore, in the 99 Names of Allah, one would not find these<br />
<br />
words. No where in the Qur'aan, Ahaadith and books of Jurist Imams have these words been used for Allah.<br />
Since the words "Haazir" and "Naazir"do not mean "omnipresent", nor are their literal meanings suitable and applicable to Allah, the Ulema have used the words "Haazir"<br />
<br />
and "Naazir" for Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). Hadhrat Sheikh 'Abd al-Haq Muhaddith Dehelvi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) writes, "Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) is Haazir-o-Naazir on the deeds of his Ummah". (Haashiya Akhbarul Akhyaar, Page 155)<br />
<br />
The concept of "Haazir" and "Naazir" is summed up in the following passage by Hadhrat Syed Ahmad Sa'eed Kazmi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) : "When the word<br />
<br />
Haazir-o-Naazir is used for Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam), it does not mean that the physical body of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is everywhere and<br />
<br />
that he is present in front of everybody. This in fact means that as the soul exists in every part of the body, similarly, the light filled reality of the soul of both the worlds<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) exists in every atom of the worlds. Based on that, Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) arrives with his spirituality and lightfulness in many<br />
<br />
places at one time. Many times, the pious observe the beauty of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in a state of wakefulness with their physical eyes". (Taskeenul<br />
<br />
Khawatir fi Mas'alatil Haazir wan Naazir. Page 13, Maktabah-e-Haamdya, Lahore)<br />
<br />
"Truly, a light has come to you from Allah and an illuminated book" (Surah al-Maidah, Verse 15) The Qur'aanic verse clearly mentions two things which have been given<br />
<br />
by Allah to mankind :<br />
(1)A Light (Noor), and<br />
(2)An Illuminated Book (kitabum mubeen)<br />
<br />
The first and foremost gift of Allah is the "Light" (Noor) of the final Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). The second gift is the "illuminated book", namely the<br />
<br />
Holy Qur'aan. Both have come to us from Allah but mark the order in which they are mentioned. The "Light" (Noor) precedes and the "Book" (Kitab) follows. In the<br />
<br />
order of precedence we notice that Allah has mentioned His Beloved Messenger first.<br />
<br />
The Holy Qur'aan is a "guidance for mankind" but it will be effectively understood only by those people, who accept the Last Messenger of Allah as "Light" (Noor). In<br />
<br />
other words, those people who do not accept the concept of Prophetic light and arrogantly insist on the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) to be only an ordinary man,<br />
<br />
will not understand the Holy Qur'aan in it's deeper dimension and therefore will regard it as an "ordinary book". Rasoolullah's (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)existence is in<br />
<br />
two forms:<br />
(1) Bashariyyat (Manhood) / Jismaniyyat (Physical Existence)<br />
(2) Roohaniyyat (Spiritual Existence)<br />
<br />
It is his Roohaniyyat that is the "Noor" that is described above. This "Noor" which is the essence of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) was created from the Noor of<br />
<br />
Allah Ta'ala. And from Rasoolullah's (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) "Noor", everything else was created. Rasoolullah's (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) "Noor" is still part of his<br />
<br />
attributes.<br />
<br />
It is this spiritual dimension of Rasoolullah's (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) attributes that enables Him to be spiritually present and seeing (Haazir and Naazir). That is :<br />
<br />
because creation was created from the Noor of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) he is (in a spiritual sense) present in everything and at everyplace.<br />
<br />
Hadhrat Sheikh Abd al-Haqq Muhaddith Dahlawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) the Mujaddid (Reviver) has written,"In Attahiyat, the reason for reciting 'Ayyohannabi' is that<br />
<br />
Haqqiqat-e-Muhammadi (Reality [light] of the Holy Prophet [sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam]) is present in every little thing. Therefore, it is present in the people praying<br />
<br />
Salaat, and those performing the Salaat should be fully aware of this fact and should not pay attention to anything except for the Holy Prophet's (sallallaahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) presence (haaziri)". (Madarijun Nabuwat Vol. 1 part 4 - Zikreh Fazaaileh Nabi)<br />
<br />
Shah Wali-Allah ad-Dahlawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) in his book Fuyoozul Haramain, Page 28, writes, "Certainly all the blooming flowers are filled with the spirit of the<br />
<br />
Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) and the blessed spirit blows through them like a wind".<br />
<br />
Hujjat al-Islam, Imam Ghazaali (rahmat allahi 'alaih), referring to the position of Tashahudd (sitting), during Salaah and reciting "At -Tahiyyaatu", says that on reciting the<br />
<br />
words "Ayyuhannabi" (Oh Prophet !) the reciter must behold the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) as Haazir (Present). He says, "And believe in your hearts that<br />
<br />
the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is present (haazir) and then say Assalaamu 'Alaika Ayyuhannabi" (Ihya ul Uloom, Vol. 1, Section 3)<br />
<br />
There is also agreement of this point from the leading Scholars of Deoband:<br />
<br />
Moulvi Qaasim Nanotwi explains the meaning of the verse, "An Nabi Yu Awla Bil Mu'minina Min Anfusihim..." by saying, "Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) has<br />
<br />
such nearness with his Ummah that even their souls do not have, because in this verse the word 'Awla' is in the meaning of 'Aqrab' (nearest)."(Tahzeerun Naas, Page 14,<br />
<br />
Darul Isha'at, Karachi)<br />
<br />
According to the explanation of Moulvi Nanotwi, the meaning of the verse will be, "The Nabi (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is nearer to the Believers than their own lives".<br />
<br />
Our lives are present. Nobody can deny this fact because if the life is absent then it would mean that we are dead. So if our lives are present, then the one who is nearer<br />
<br />
to us than our own lives has to be present.<br />
<br />
Moulvi Shabeer Ahmad Uthmaani says, regarding the same ayat : If a Believers's Imaan is considered seriously, then it is like a ray from the light of the Prophet<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). On this account, if a Believer ponders about his own reality, then, before he understands the state of his own Imaan, he has to first<br />
<br />
understand the wisdom of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). On this point it is true that the augustpresence of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)is closer to us<br />
<br />
than our own souls. (Marginal note in the Qur’aan)<br />
Moulvi Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi says, "The disciple must accept that the soul of his Shaikh (Spiritual head) is not imprisoned in one particular place. Wherever the<br />
<br />
disciple is, far or near, the Shaikh's spirituality is not far. If this is accepted, then the disciple should always remember his Shaikh and keep a cordial link with him and<br />
<br />
thereby derive benefits at all times … " (Imdaadul Sulook, Page 10)<br />
<br />
6.2) The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) as being a Witness (Shaahid)<br />
Allah Ta'ala says in the Holy Qur'aan :<br />
<br />
"And thus We made you exalted among all nations that you may be witnesses to the people and this Messenger your guard and witness.” (Surah al-Baqara, Verse 143)<br />
“Undoubtedly, We sent towards you a Messenger who is a witness over you, … “ (Surah Muzammil, Verse 15)<br />
“ And the day when We shall raise a witness in every community from amongst themselves that they may give evidence against them and (O beloved !)We shall bring<br />
<br />
you as a witness against all those.”(Surah Nahl, Verse 89)<br />
"Then how shall it be, when We bring up a witness from every nation, and (O beloved Muhammad !) We will bring you as a witness and a guardian against all those. "<br />
<br />
(Surah al-Nisa, Verse 41)<br />
<br />
The Almighty Allah ascribes to His beloved Nabi Muhammad Mustapha (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) the attribute of "Shaahid" (Witness). The qualifications of a witness<br />
<br />
in Shari'ah demands that the witness be present (Haazir), sees (Naazir) and hears before he is able to testify. Allah Ta'aala having created Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) with numerous attributes and repeatedly addresses His beloved by this term (Shaahid) in the Holy Qur'aan. Every attribute ascribed to a Nabi of Allah in the<br />
<br />
Holy Qur'aan is an active attribute, i.e. that the Nabi has (presently) that power bestowed upon him by Allah Ta'aala. From the above verses it is clear that on the Day of<br />
<br />
Judgement the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) shall be a witness not only over his own Ummah, but shall testify before Almighty on behalf of the peoples of<br />
<br />
other Prophets. Now this testimony or evidence can only be given by the person who is an eye-witness to all events and incidents under scrutiny on the Day of<br />
<br />
Judgement.<br />
<br />
Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is the Shaahid of the Ambiya ('alaihmus salaam). This entails the period from Hadhrat Adam ('alaihis salaam) to Hadhrat Isa<br />
<br />
('alaihis salaam) and this attribute is unceasingly active till the Day of Qiyaamah and beyond. This is the 'Ijma (Concensus) of the Ahl us-Sunnah pertaining to the term<br />
<br />
Shaahid. The doyen of the 'Ulama of Deoband, Shah Abdul Azeez Sahib (rahmat allahi 'alaih) in Tafseer-e-Azeezi, Page 636 says that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) by the light of his Prophethood knows the entire conditions of man - what religion he belongs to, to what degree he has reached in religion, what is the reality of<br />
<br />
his Imaan, what are his hindrances and progress. In short, the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) knows your deeds and actions - the good and the bad. Thus, within the<br />
<br />
law, the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) has been granted the right to be a witness of the world and it is of utmost importance.<br />
<br />
Sayyidina 'Umar (radi allahu 'anhu), states, "In one Friday sermon, the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) informed us about everything which has happened or will<br />
<br />
happen from the very beginning of time until the Hereafter when some will inhabit Paradise while the others Hell." (Bukhaari Shareef)<br />
<br />
Mu'adh (radi allahu 'anhu) reports that the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "I saw Allah the Almighty. Allah put His Hand (of power) at my back and I felt<br />
<br />
it's coolness in my chest. The very moment, everything became known to me and I recognized everything." (Tirmidhi Shareef, Mishkaat)<br />
<br />
The Hadith Shareef mentioned in Tirmidhi Shareef says,"I know everything which is in the Heavens and the Earth, from the East to the West."<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "Allah has shrunk the earth for me so I could see its Easts and Wests." (Mishkaat)<br />
<br />
Muslim reports that the Apostle of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Allah has spread the entire universe in front of me and I have seen its Easts and Wests and my<br />
<br />
Ummah is expected to measure the length and breadth of the universe in the near future. I have been granted two measures, black and white."<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) says, "My entire Ummah was presented before me with each individual's scroll of deeds, good as well as bad."(Muslim<br />
<br />
Shareef, Volume 1, Page 207, Musnad-i-Ahmad, Ibn Majah)<br />
<br />
Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) says, "One night my Ummah was presented before me at my hujrah and I know each of them as clearly as any one knows his<br />
<br />
colleague."(Ref : Anba al-Mustafa, Page 19, ref : Tibrani)<br />
<br />
6.3) The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) Seeing and Hearing from distance<br />
It is the firm belief of the Ahl as-Sunnah wa 'l Jamaa'a that the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) hears the Salaat/Durood (Blessings) and Salaam (Salutations)<br />
<br />
that are sentto him. Furthermore, it is within His capabilities to see and hear events taking place far away.<br />
<br />
Imam Tibraani (rahmat allahi 'alaih) has recorded this Hadith narrated by Hadhrat Abu Darda (radi allahu 'anhu) : The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said :<br />
<br />
"Increase your recitation of Durood on me on Friday because on this day Angels present themselves to me. There is no servant of Allah who recites Salutations upon me,<br />
<br />
except that his voice reaches me from wherever he is". The Companions asked even after your departure ? "He replied, Yes after my departure too, because Allah has<br />
<br />
made it Haraam upon the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets". (Jila-ul Ifhaam, by Ibn Qayyim)<br />
<br />
Imaam Abu Hanifa (radi 'allahu 'anhu) writes that Haaris ibn La'man and Haarisa bin Na'man (radi allahu 'anhuma) have said that,"Once I went to the Prophet (sallallahu<br />
<br />
'alaihi wasallam). The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) asked me a question, 'Oh Haaris, in what state did you pass the day ?' I replied, 'As a true Muslim.' Then the<br />
<br />
Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) asked me the state of my Faith. I replied, 'I see the Throne of Allah and the people of Paradise helping each other and the people of<br />
<br />
Hell lamenting in Hell. I see in front of me Eight Heavens and Seven Hells as clear as idol worshippers see their idols. I can recognise each individual just like a grinder<br />
<br />
can recognise wheat from barley that is, who is to go to Paradise and who is to be found in Hell. In front of me people are like fish and ants. Shall I stay silent or continue<br />
<br />
to speak ?'" The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) told him to stop and say no more. [Fiqah Akbar, Page 132 by Imam Abu Hanifa (radi allahu anhu)]<br />
<br />
The above narration illustrates the sight of a Sahaabi (Blessed Companion of the Prophet). He could see the Throne of Allah, the Heavens, the Hells and their inmates !<br />
<br />
It is recorded that Hadhrat 'Umar (radi allahu 'anhu) who was delivering a Khutba in Madina was able to see Hadhrat Sari’ah (radi allahu 'anhu) and the rest of the<br />
<br />
Muslim army who were in Persia. Hadhrat 'Umar (radi allahu 'anhu) called out a warning to Hadhrat Sari’ah (radi allahu anhu), who heard the calling of Hadhrath'Umar<br />
<br />
(radi allahu 'anhu). (Mishkaat Shareef - Babul Karaamat). This narration illustrates two points. Firstly, the Sahaabi was able to see what was happening hundreds of miles<br />
<br />
away. Secondly, the other Sahaabi was able to hear his call from hundreds of miles away.<br />
The Hadith Shareef which states, "Beware the stare of the Mu'minfor he sees with the Light of Allah." (Mishkaat Shareef) tells us that the Mu'mineen (Spiritually<br />
<br />
elevated personalities) have been bestowed with Divine sight by Allah ta'aala. Allama Manawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih), explaining this Hadith states :<br />
<br />
When the pious persons are diverted from human connection, they are adjoined with the superior assemblage (Angels); then they hear and see everything just like being<br />
<br />
present, whereupon it is evident that Almighty Allah has granted (this Bounty to) His favourites, ...<br />
<br />
The following Hadith-e-Qudsi illustrates the point further, "My bondsman attains to My nearness through offering voluntary prayers to the extent that I make him My<br />
<br />
beloved. And then I become his hearing with which he hears, and I become his sight with which he sees, and I become his tongue with which he speaks, and I grant him<br />
<br />
whatever he asks of Me." (Bukhaari Shareef) [Also quoted in Fazaa'il-e-'Amaal by Moulvi Zakariyyah and Kamaalat-e-Ashrafiyya by Ashraf 'Ali Thanawi]<br />
<br />
By way of explaining this Hadith-i-Qudsi, Imam Fakhruddeen Raazi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) says that eminence of a bondsman who becomes Allah's beloved is such that he<br />
<br />
sees and hears everything near or far and has sway over things, since according to Allah's command Allah's exclusive powers become such a bondsman's attributes.<br />
<br />
This is the state of the Sahaaba, Mu'mineen and the Awliya (Saints). It is obvious that the status and powers of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) are much more<br />
<br />
superior than that of the Sahaaba, Mu'mineen and the Awliya (Saints). So, if the above can be accomplished by His blessed Companions we are sure that it can be<br />
<br />
accomplished by Him. Addressing the Sahaaba (radi allahu 'anhuma) Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) proclaimed, "What I see you cannot see, and what I hear<br />
<br />
you cannot hear." (Tirmidhi Shareef)<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "I saw Prophet Moosa in the valley of Azraq, while passing from Makka to Madina. He was<br />
<br />
reciting 'Talbiah' in a loud voice. On another occasion I saw Prophet Yunus wearing a long woolen overcoat and riding a red camel."(Ibn Majah, pp 20, 208)<br />
<br />
In another Hadith the Holy Prophet (sallallhu 'alaihi wasallam) is described witnessing the Paradise and the Hell (Muslim Shareef, Volume 2, Page 180)<br />
<br />
Jabir bin Samura (radi allahu 'anhu) reported Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) as saying, "I know the stone in Makkah which used to pay me Salutations<br />
<br />
before my advent as a Prophet and I know that even now." (Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-Fada'il, Hadith 5654). The Holy Prophet (sallallhu 'alaihi wasallam) whilst in Madina,<br />
<br />
was able to see andhear the stone in Makkah paying him Salutations. The stone is an inanimate object. Yet, Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) pays attention to even<br />
<br />
the stone's Salaam. We belong to His ummah. It is obvious that He recognises our Salaam !<br />
<br />
Allama Imam Qastalani (rahmat allahi 'alaih) commentator of Bukhari Shareef, writes in his book Mawahib ul-ladunya and Imam Muhammad Ibn Hajar al-Makki<br />
<br />
(rahmatallahi 'alaih) writes in his book Madkhal, "There is no difference between the states of life and death of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam), in his seeing<br />
<br />
his entire Ummah and his recognising of their states, their intentions and their minds, and all this is clear to him; there is no secret thereof of him." (Mawahib ul-ladunya<br />
<br />
Page 32, Madkhal Page 21)<br />
<br />
Al-'arifu bi 'llah Sayyid Muhammad 'Uthman al-Mirghani al-Makki al-Hanafi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) (d. Mecca, 1268 A.H./1852) said on page 14 of his work Akrab<br />
<br />
at-turuki ila 'l-haqq, "Think of Rasoolullah's (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) presence facing you, his seeing and hearing you! Even if you are far away, Allahu Ta'ala makes<br />
<br />
your voice be heard and displays you. Here, being near or distant is the same.”<br />
In his work Ar-rawd an-nadir 'Allama 'Abd ar-Ra'uf al- Manawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) wrote, "After pure souls depart this life and are promoted to their places, nothing is<br />
<br />
a curtain before them. They see, or learn from Angels, everything. This is so mysterious that only few people are informed with it. While blessed souls are such, how the<br />
<br />
most superior of them is, i.e. Rasoolullah,should be pondered and understood well!'"<br />
All this proves that it is within the capability of Prophets ('alaihimussalaam) to see and hear afar.<br />
<br />
6.4) The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) travelling at high speeds and making himself physically present<br />
This chapter deals with the (physical) arrival of the blessed souls of Prophets and Awliya at particular places.<br />
<br />
It must first be noted that this physical presence is a temporary presence. It is the appearance of the blessed soul of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) wherever he<br />
<br />
wants to be and for how long he wants to be. The physical presence is limited by time, place, etc. Therefore, it cannot be labelled with the word "Omnipresence", because<br />
<br />
only Allah Ta'ala is continuously Present without time and space. This means that Allah Ta'ala has always been present, is always present and will always be present<br />
<br />
everywhere whereas the presence of the soul of a Nabi or Wali was absent, then it became present, and will be absent again (physically) from a particular place.<br />
<br />
You have already read in the first part of this chapter that Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is spiritually Haazir and Naazir. However, besides being Haazir and<br />
<br />
Naazir, Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) can make his blessed soul (physically) present in a particular place.<br />
<br />
There are some mislead individuals who feel it appropriate to believe that Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) has been restricted to his Blessed Grave till the day of<br />
<br />
Qiyaamah and that it is out of his reach to travel wherever he pleases and to make himself present wherever he pleases. Let the following be an eye-opener for such<br />
<br />
narrow minded persons :<br />
<br />
We will firstly, like to quote an example of the arrival of the soul of a leader of the Deobandi group (after his demise) at Darul 'Uloom Deoband.<br />
<br />
Qari Tayab Sahib, Rector of Darul 'Uloom Deoband narrates that in that period when Moulvi Rafi'uddeen was Principal of the Madressa, controversy existed between<br />
<br />
senior teachers of the Darul 'Uloom. At a later stage a senior teacher of the Madressa, Moulvi Mahmood Hassan also got involved in the controversy and the controversy<br />
<br />
extended. Now listen to the incident after this as explained by Qari Tayab. He writes :<br />
<br />
"During that period one day, very early in the morning after Fajr Namaaz, Moulana Rafi'uddeen Sahib called Moulana Mahmoodul Hassan Sahib in his room. Moulana<br />
<br />
came and opened the door and entered. Moulana Rafi'uddeen Sahib firstly said, 'See this woollen cloak of mine.' Moulana saw the cloak and it was moist and very wet.<br />
<br />
He said, 'The incident is this : that MOULANA NANOTWIHAD COME TO ME IN HIS ORIGINAL BODY, due to which I was sweating very much and my cloak<br />
<br />
became wet and he said this: tell Mahmood Hassan not to get involved in this dispute.' Thus I have called you to convey this message. Moulana Mahmood Hassan Sahib<br />
<br />
said, 'I am repenting on your hands that after this, I will have nothing to do with this dispute.'" (Arwaha-e-Salasa, Page 242)<br />
<br />
The leader of the Deobandi group, Moulvi Ashraf Ali Thanwi, in his footnote while corroborating writes : This incident was a parable of the soul and it could be in two<br />
<br />
forms. Firstly, that it was like a body but resembling external body. Secondly, it could have been that the soul itself, changing in elements produced an external body."<br />
<br />
(Arwaha-e-Salasa, Page 243)<br />
<br />
It is recorded that at the time of the call to prayer (Adhan) the Shaitaan runs thirty six miles away and returns in an instant after the completion of the Adhan (Mishkaat -<br />
<br />
Chapter Adhan). We ask these mislead individuals to please explain to us, how can it be,that Allah Ta'ala's Beloved, Huzoor-e-Aqdas Muhammad Mustafa (sallallahu<br />
<br />
'alaihi wasallam) is confined to his Blessed Grave while Shaitaan the cursed is freely running up and down, and that too, at high speeds !<br />
<br />
Besides Shaitaan, even Angels have this ability. The Holy Qur'aan says, "...when death comes to any of you, Our Angels take his soul and they do not fail " (Surah<br />
<br />
al-Anaam, Verse 61). Relating to this it is written that, "For the Angel of Death the whole of the Earth is like a tray, so that he may take the souls as he pleases. There is<br />
<br />
no difficulty for the Angel of Death to take souls, even though there are many and at many different places !" (Tafseer Kabir Khazeen and Ruh-ul-Bayaan)<br />
<br />
The speed of Jibra'eel ('alaihis salaam) is such that, when Nabi Yusuf ('alaihis salaam) was thrown into the well Jibra'eel ('alaihis salaam) travelled from Sidratul Muntaha<br />
<br />
to the bottom of the well. When Nabi Ibraheem ('alaihis salaam) was about to sacrifice Nabi Ismail ('alaihis salaam) and had his knife on the neck ofNabi Ismail ('alaihis<br />
<br />
salaam), Jibra'eel,travelled from Sidratul Muntaha to the earth with a Ram.<br />
<br />
The above events relate to an Angel and it's abilities, but men of Allah (Awliya Allah) are also imbued with such powers. Asaf ibn Barkhiya's taking the throne of Bilqis<br />
<br />
[the Queen of Sheba] to Sulaiman ('alaihis salaam) is also reported in the Qur'an al-karim, Surah Naml, Verses 39 and 40.<br />
<br />
It is written in the book Wahhabiyya: "Tayy al-masaafa, that is, traversing long distances in a moment, is a Karaama (miracle) bestowed upon Awliya'. It is Waajib to<br />
<br />
believe in this." This fact is also written in An-Nasafi, Al-fiqh al-Akbar, As-siwaad al-a'zam, Wasiyyatu Abi Yusuf, Mawaaqif and Maqaasid and commentaries on them<br />
<br />
[and in Radd al-muhtaar].<br />
<br />
It is written also at the end of the chapter about Thubat an-nasab in Ibn 'Abidin's (rahmat allahi 'alaih) work that some Awliya' travelled long distances in a short time. As<br />
<br />
matter of fact, this became the subjects of mas'alas (matters) in books of Fiqh in the Shafi'i and Hanafi Madhhabs. Ibn Hajar al-Haitami (rahmat allahi 'alaih) wrote in his<br />
<br />
Fatawa, "The number of those who said that if a Wali (saint) goes to a very distant place in the West [in a short time] after he has performed the evening Salaat and if<br />
<br />
the sun has not set there yet, he need not perform the evening Salaat for the second time at that place, are many." Shams ad-din Muhammad ar-Ramli (rahmat allahi<br />
<br />
'alaih) said that he should perform it.<br />
<br />
It is written in the Sahihain of al-Bukhaari and Muslim, "Allah Ta'ala sent all the Prophets to our Prophet on the Mi'raj night. He became the Imam, and they performed<br />
<br />
two rak'as of Salaah."<br />
<br />
It is thus seen that all the Prophets ('alaihimus salaam) made Haaziri (were present) in Musjid al-Aqsa to perform Salaah with our Noble Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) being the Imam. If Prophets cannot leave their Blessed Graves then how is it that all of the Prophets ('alaihimus salaam) were present in Musjid al-Aqsa, on<br />
<br />
the blessed night of Mi'raj an-Nabi which occured long after the Wisaal of the other Prophets.<br />
<br />
It was declared in the Hadith shareef quoted in the book Mishkaat, Section on the Mi'raj, Chapter one, on the authority of Muslim, "Near the Ka'ba, the disbelievers of the<br />
<br />
Quraish asked me how the Bait al-Muqaddas was. I had not looked at it carefully. I became very stressful. Allah Ta'ala showed me. I saw myself among Prophets.<br />
<br />
Moosa ('alaihis salaam) was performing Salaah standing up. He was thin, his hair was not untidy or drooping. He was like a brave young man of the Shan'a tribe [of<br />
<br />
Yemen]. 'Isa ('alaihis salaam) looked like Urwah ibn Mas'ood as-Saqafi." The Salaah includes bowing (ruku) and prostration (sajda). And this shows that they performed<br />
<br />
Salaah corporally, with their bodies.<br />
<br />
This Hadith proves that Prophets are alive in Allah's audience. Their bodies have become ethereal like their souls. They are neither dense nor solid. They become visible<br />
<br />
in material and spiritual worlds. It is for this reason that Prophets can be seen in soul and body. Imam al-Baihaki (rahmat allahi 'alaih) wrote in his book I'tiqad, "Prophets'<br />
<br />
souls are given back to their bodies after they are put into their graves. We cannot see them. They become invisible like Angels. Only the distinguished to whom Allah<br />
<br />
Ta'ala has bestowed it as a Karaama (miracle) can see them." Imam Suyuti (rahmat allahi 'alaih)said so, also. Also, Imam Nawawi, Imam Abu 'l-Hasan 'Ali as-Subki and<br />
<br />
Imam Muhammad al-Qurtubi (may Allah be pleased with all of them) relate the same from their masters. Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, a Hanbali 'alim wrote exactly the<br />
<br />
same in his Kitab ar-rooh. Ibn Hajar al-Haitami, Shams ad-din Muhammad ar-Ramli and Qadi Muhammad Zakariyya; the Hanafi scholars Akmal ad-din Muhammad<br />
<br />
al-Barbarti and ash-Sharnblaali Hasan; the Maliki scholars 'Abdullah ibn Abi Jamra and his disciple Muhammad ibn al-Haji; and Ibrahim al-Laqani in the book Jawharat<br />
<br />
at-tawhid, and many other 'Ulama narrated the same.<br />
<br />
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah in his Kitab ar-Rooh writes, "What we have written here is compatible with the Tafseers by some Mufassirs of the fifth Ayat of Surah<br />
<br />
an-Nazi'at, for example, interpretation of al Baidawi : 'The soul of a Wali goes to the world of Angels when he departs from the body. Then he goes to wander in<br />
<br />
Paradise's gardens. He keeps a relation with his body, too, and influences it.'"<br />
<br />
It is reported [in the Sahihain] of al-Bukaari and Muslim that Prophets performed Hajj after they died.<br />
<br />
Hadhrat Sheikh Abd al-Haqq Muhaddith Dahlawi is unanimously accepted as a great 'Aalim and a Mujaddid (Reviver of Religion) of his time.<br />
<br />
Shaikh Abd al-Haqq Muhaddith Dahlawi states, "Allah Ta'ala has given the Holy Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) the strength and power to go anywhere he likes, he<br />
<br />
can go with his own body or only in soul. On the earth, in the sky, in the grave and the Holy Prophet's (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) connection stays with his own shrine.''<br />
<br />
(Madarigun Naboowat - Volume 2 Part 4 Wasleh Hayaateh Ambiya)<br />
<br />
In the bookAshatul lama'at he says that the issue of the lives of the Prophets in their graves after their momentary Wisaal is agreed unanimously and no one differs from<br />
<br />
it. This is genuine, physical, worldly life and not just the spiritual, metaphorical life.<br />
<br />
Imam Jalaaludeen Suyuti (rahmat allahi 'alaih), in his book, Amba-ul-azkia fi hayatil-ambiya, after reviewing a number of Traditions and authenticated references<br />
<br />
concludes the issue of the life of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) after his momentary Wisaal as follows, "Indeed the Prophet is alive with his body and soul, and<br />
<br />
exercises his powers at his disposal, and every part of the world is in his access, and he is in the very original form as he was before his momentary Wisaal without any<br />
<br />
changes."<br />
<br />
Shah Wali-Allah ad-Dahlawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih), one of the great 'Ulama of India, wrote in his work Hujjatullahi 'l-baligha (vol. 1, p. 35), "When a human being<br />
<br />
passesaway, no relation is left between his soul and the world of matter. The souls return to their origin, become like Angels, and, like them, give inspiration and help to<br />
<br />
men. They help in the dissemination and strengthening of Allahu Ta'ala's religion. They rush to help those who work for this path. It has been witnessed that they come to<br />
<br />
help in groups."<br />
<br />
Ibn al-Kharrat in al-'Aqiba, Ibn al-Qayyim in al-Rooh, al-Qurtubi in al-Tadhkira, Ibn Abi al- Dunya in al-Quboor, al-Suyuti in Shar al-Sudoor, and others relate from many<br />
<br />
of the Salaf that the souls of the Believers in Barzakh are free to come and go anywhere they please. This is all the more possible for our Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam).<br />
<br />
Imam Jalaaluddeen as-Suyuti (rahmat allahi 'alaih) says, "To keep watch of his own followers' work and to pray for their forgiveness; to pray for their abstention from<br />
<br />
bad deeds; to come and go in all parts of the world to give auspiciousness; if one pious person dies from his followers then to come and attend his Janazah (funeral), all<br />
<br />
this is done by the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallam)" (Intibahul Azkiyya)<br />
<br />
Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki (rahmat allahi 'alaih) writes, "The possibility of arrival of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in the Meelad assembly is not wrong<br />
<br />
because the bodily world is restricted to time and place, but the spiritual world is free from both. So the arrival of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is not far from<br />
<br />
being possible". (Shamaime Imdaadiya, Page 50, Madani Qutub Khana, Multan)<br />
<br />
6.5) The Seeing of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) by the Awliya<br />
Firslty, we quote a Deobandi 'Aalim for his opinion on the matter.<br />
<br />
Sheikh Anwar Shah Kashmiri Deobandi writes, "According to me, it is possible to see Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in the awakened state. As it is reported<br />
<br />
from Imam Suyuti that he saw Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) twenty-two times and he asked Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) regarding some Ahadith.<br />
<br />
He amended those Ahadith after Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) rectified them". (Faizul Baari, Volume 1, Page 304, Cairo)<br />
<br />
Concerning the transmitted proof for the possibility of seeing the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) while one is awake, it is established by the authentic Hadith narrated<br />
<br />
from him by Imam Ahmad (rahmat allahi 'alaih) in his Musnad and others with a chain of sound narrators as stated by al-Haithami (rahamat allahi 'alaih) in Majma'<br />
<br />
al-Zawa'id, that a certain man Salman al-Farisi (radi allahu 'anhu) had seen in al-Quds was actually Hadhrat 'Isa ('alaihis salaam). If 'Isa ('alaihis salaam) can be seen in<br />
<br />
full physicality after leaving this material world, then the more so can our Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) !<br />
<br />
The following is quoted from Ibn Hajar al-Haitami's (rahmat allahi 'alaih) Fatawa Hadithiyya :<br />
<br />
Question: “Is it possible to meet the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) while awake in our time?”<br />
Answer: “Yes, it is possible. It has been asserted as part of the miracles of Saints (Karaamat al-Awliya') by Ghazaali, al-Barizi, al-Taj al-Subki, and al-Yafi'i (may Allah<br />
<br />
be pleased with all of them) among the Shafi'is, and by al-Qurtubi and Ibn Abi Jamra (may Allah be pleased with them) among the Malikis. It has been narrated that one<br />
<br />
of the Awliya' was sitting in the assembly of a Jurist (faqih) while the latter related a Hadith, whereupon the Wali said: "This Hadith is false." The Jurist said: "How do<br />
<br />
you know that?" The Wali replied: "There is the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) standing right next to you, and he is saying: 'I never said this.'" When he (the Wali)<br />
<br />
said this, the sight of the Faqih was unveiled and he could see the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)!”<br />
A Hadith Shareef declares, "The one who sees me in his dream sees me as he would see me when he is awake." This is why Imam Nawawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih) said,<br />
<br />
"Seeing him in a dream is really seeing him." As a matter of fact, it was declared, "Anyone who has seen me in his dream has seen me truly, for the devil cannot appear<br />
<br />
in my form," in a Hadith Sharif reported in the book Kunuz ad-daqa'iq by al-Imam al-Manawi on the authority of al-Bukhari and Muslim. We would not see Rasoolullah<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) "truly" if we saw his likeness in a dream.<br />
<br />
It is written in the book Mizan-ul-kubra that Abul-Hassan Ali Shadhili (rahmat allahi 'alaih) said, "Every moment the blessed face of our Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) is present before my eyes."<br />
<br />
6.6) The presence of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in many places at the same time<br />
As for the claim that Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) cannot make himself Haazir (Present) in many places simultaneously we ask you to carefully read the<br />
<br />
following :<br />
<br />
Moulvi Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi writes, "Muhammad al-Hazrami Majzoob was a possessor of amazing qualities and miracles. Once, he performed Jummah and gave Khutbah<br />
<br />
in 30 cities at the same time. He could be present in many cities in the same night". (Jamalul Awliya, Page 188, Maktaba Islamia, Lahore)<br />
<br />
So it is seen that Moulvi Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi makes reference to the above incident thereby accepting the fact that it is possible to be present in many place at the same<br />
<br />
time. Muhammad al-Hazrami was the servant of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). So one can imagine what is the status of the blessed soul of Rasoolullah<br />
<br />
(sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) if his servant could achieve all this.<br />
<br />
Khwaja Azeezul Hassan has written a book by the name of Ashraful Sawaneh in three volumes on the occurrences of Ashraf Ali Thanawi's life which has been<br />
<br />
published by Khangah Imdadiya Thana Bhoon District Muzaffarnagar. He has copied a very peculiar incident of Thanawi Sahib in his book. He writes :<br />
<br />
“After a long period of time a merchant narrated personally to me of his incident that, though as seen, Hadhrat (Ashraf Ali Thanawi) is sitting here yet who knows where<br />
<br />
he is at this very moment. Because, once despite Hadhrat being in Thana Bhoon I saw him in Alighar where there was an exhibition and was in heavy flames. I also hada<br />
<br />
shop in that exhibition. On the day when it was going to catch on fire, that very day against my usual habits there was a feeling of fear in my heart from the time of Asr.<br />
<br />
The effect of which was that despite it being a busy period for business I took all the fittings and merchandise of my shop before time and began packing them into boxes.<br />
<br />
After Maghrib when there was chaos and confusion of the fire breaking up, then as usual being alone and the boxes being rather heavy I became alarmed that Oh God !<br />
<br />
How am I to take these boxes out from the shop. Meanwhile what I saw was suddenly Hadhrat appeared and going to each and every box and said me to quickly pick<br />
<br />
them up. Accordingly he lifted on one side and I on the other side. In a short while each and every box was placed outside. The other merchants lost heavily from this<br />
<br />
fire, but with God's blessings all my goods were saved.<br />
On hearing this incident I (meaning the author of the book) asked him that you did not question Hadhrat as to how he is here ? At that moment I was not in my right<br />
<br />
frame of mind to ask, and was engrossed in my own problems." (Ashrafus Sawaneh, Volume 3, Page 71)<br />
<br />
Concerning the questioning (of the dead person) in the grave, the third question that will be asked by the Angels of the grave is, "Ma kunta taqulu fi haqqi hazar rajul"<br />
<br />
(meaning : "What did you have to say about this person?" (i.e. the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)). When this question is asked the veil is removed from the dead<br />
<br />
person's eyes so that he can see the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) who will be present (Haazir) in the grave. (Mishkaat Shareef, Bukhaari Kitaabul Janaaiz,<br />
<br />
Hadith 422)<br />
<br />
From this Hadith we learn that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is seen by the dead in person and not in some sort of mental thought, because the word "rajul" that<br />
<br />
is used in the question, in Arabic grammar refers to a real person made of flesh and bones.<br />
<br />
So it is established that every person that dies sees the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in his grave in person. Now, at any given time thousands of people<br />
<br />
around the world are buried and all these people see the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) at the same time and are asked the same question.<br />
<br />
This is ample proof that the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) by the grace of Allah Ta'ala can present himself in many places at the same time. All the 'Ulama of<br />
<br />
Ahl as-Sunna agree with this, and the following comment regarding this issue is the fatwa of Ahmad ibn Hajar al-Haitami (rahmat allahi alaih), which is written on the<br />
<br />
ninth page of the second volume of Fatawa al-kubra:<br />
<br />
Question : "Does a person, when he commends his soul, see Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)? It is said that, when he (Rasoolullah)is seen, he (the person) is<br />
<br />
asked what he (the person) would say about this person (ie. Rasoolullah). 'This person' is used for the person who is at his presence. Many people die at the same time.<br />
<br />
Since the words 'this person' are used for all of them (dead people), it is understood that he (Rasoollullah) is seen at many places at the same time. How can this<br />
<br />
happen?"<br />
<br />
Answer: "It is true that Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is seen by everybody who is about to die, and he (the dead person) is asked, 'What did you have to say<br />
<br />
about this person?' This shows the Supremacy of Allahu Ta'ala's Power. The word 'this' is used for pointing to the person who is at his presence (i.e. Rasoolullah). This<br />
<br />
word is the answer to the person who does not believe that Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) can be seen in various ways at various places at the same moment. In<br />
<br />
fact, this can be believed through intellect, also: adh-dhat ash-Sharif (honorable person) of his becomes like a mirror, and everybody sees the image of his own beauty or<br />
<br />
ugliness in this mirror. There takes place no change in the beauty of the mirror. The life in grave and that in the Hereafter do not resemble to worldly life. Each person<br />
<br />
has a single figure in the world. It has been witnessed many times that Awliya' have taken various figures in this world, also. It is famous that Kadeeb al-ban Hasan<br />
<br />
al-Musuli and others have been seen as such."<br />
<br />
Imam Mullah 'Ali Qari states that, Imam Ghazaali (rahmat allahi 'alaih) has said,"When you go into a mosque then say Salaam to the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) because the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is present (Haazir) in mosques." (Naseemu Riaz Sharah Shifa in the end of third Vol)<br />
<br />
Now, consider how many mosques there are throughout the world and the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is present in all of them!<br />
<br />
Qadhi 'Iyad (rahmat allahi 'alaih), the eminent scholar of the Ahl as-Sunnah, in his book Shifa, writes, "Whenever there is nobody present in the home and you enter the<br />
<br />
home recite, 'Assalaamu 'Alaika Ayyuhannabi Warahmatullah Wa Barakatahoo'". Meaning, "Peace be upon you 'Oh' Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) of Allah<br />
<br />
and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you." (Shifa Shareef)<br />
<br />
Substantiating the above, the great Islamic scholar, Mulla 'Ali Qari (rahmat allahi 'alaih) in his Sharh Shifa writes, "The reason is that the Holy Prophet's (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) soul is HAAZIR (present) in every Muslim home".<br />
<br />
Sayyid Ahmad al-Hamawi (rahmat allahi 'alaih), noted in his book, Nafakhaat al-qurb wa 'l-ittisaal bi-ithbaati 't-tasarrufi li awliyaa'i'llaahi ta'aalaa wa 'l-karaamati ba'd<br />
<br />
al-intiqaal that the Ruhaniyya (spirituality) ofAwliya (saints) was more powerful than their Jismanniyah (physical existence), and they therefore could be seen in different<br />
<br />
places at the same moment. He quoted the following Hadith Shareef as a document for his words : "There are people who will enter Paradise through every gate. Each<br />
<br />
gate will call them to itself," upon which Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq (radi allahu 'anhu)asked, "Will there be anyone to enter through all the eight gates, Oh Rasoolullah?" and<br />
<br />
Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) answered, "I hope you will be one of them."<br />
<br />
One can appear in different places at the same moment when his soul aquires the power of having connection with his original position in 'aalam ul-amr. Since the soul's<br />
<br />
interest in the world decreases when a man dies, his soul becomes more powerful. It becomes easier for him to appear in different places at the same moment.<br />
<br />
7) SOME OTHER OBJECTIONS RAISED BY THOSE AGAINST THE RECITATION OF SALAWAT AND SALAAM<br />
- a -<br />
<br />
Some people quote the Hadith Shareef in which the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Those who visit my grave and recite Durood I can hear them and<br />
<br />
those who recite Durood from far away their Durood is brought to me".<br />
<br />
Using this Hadith as a basis of proof they say that the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) does not hear the voice from far away but the Durood is brought to him<br />
<br />
and if he could hear the Durood of the person far away then what would be the need for the Durood to be brought to him ?<br />
<br />
Answer: Where in this Hadith does it say that he (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) does not hear the Durood from far away? The real meaning of this Hadith is this, that we<br />
<br />
hear the Durood of the close by and not only do we hear the Durood of the one far away but we make it approach us and be heard.<br />
<br />
"We hear the Durood of the loved ones and make sure that those who are not the loved ones, their Durood still reaches us".<br />
<br />
Imam Tibraani (rahmat allahi 'alaih) has recorded this Hadith narrated by Hadhrat Abu Darda (radi allahu 'anhu) :<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) said: "Increase your recitation of Durood on me on Friday because on this day Angels present themselves to me. There is<br />
<br />
no servant of Allah who recites Salutations upon me, except that HIS VOICE REACHES ME from wherever he is". The Companions asked even after your departure ?<br />
<br />
"He replied, Yes after my departure too, because Allah has made it Haraam upon the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets". (Jila-ul Ifhaam, by Ibn Qayyim)<br />
<br />
- b -<br />
<br />
It was declared in a Hadith, "When a person greets me, Allahu Ta'ala sends my soul to my body and I hear his greeting." Some people quoting this Hadith say that the<br />
<br />
Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is not alive since his soul returns to his body only when he is greeted.<br />
<br />
Answer: The 'Ulama have given various answers to people who use this Hadith to try to imply that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is dead and that he comes<br />
<br />
alive only when someone sends Salaam. Imam Jalaal'uddeen as-Suyuti (rahmat allahi 'alaih) listed 17 of these explanations. In the book Anba' al-adhkiya' fi hayat<br />
<br />
il-anbiya' he said that "radda" means "'ala al-dawam", i.e. permanently, and not temporarily: in other words, Allah does not return the soul and take it back, then return it<br />
<br />
again and then take it back again, but He has returned it to the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) permanently, and the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is alive<br />
<br />
permanently, not intermittently as some ignorant people have suggested.<br />
<br />
Another explanation of this Hadith is that Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is in the ecstacy of seeing Jamaal-Allah (Allah's beauty) and forgetful of his bodily<br />
<br />
senses. Such situations are not scarce in this world, either. One does not hear what people say to one when one is in a deep thought of worldly or heavenly affairs. Can<br />
<br />
someone who is in ecstacy of contemplatingJamaal of Allah hear any sound ?<br />
<br />
The above explanations are very much confirmed even if the Hadith is taken literally, since there are always people at prayer (Salaah) in the world during the entire<br />
<br />
twenty-four hour cycle, and sending Salawat on the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) is part of Salaah, therefore people are constantly and permanently invoking<br />
<br />
blessings and greetings on the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) without stop in the world. This shows that the Hadith of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) on the<br />
<br />
return of his soul takes into consideration the continuity of prayer (Salaah) concomitant with the revolving five times of prayer around the world, and that indeed he is alive<br />
<br />
in permanence, since Allah has entitled him to return every single Salaam that is made to him.<br />
<br />
- c -<br />
<br />
Some people say that it is wrong to send Salaam to the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in the form of a Na'at (Verses in Praise of the Prophet ).<br />
<br />
Answer: Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) had amongst his Ashaab, poets who used to refute the slanders of the enemies and eulogize (praise) Rasoolullah<br />
<br />
(sallallahu alaihi wasallam). Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) liked the poetry of Hassan ibn Thabit (radi allahu'anhu) the most. He offered the Mimbar to Hassan<br />
<br />
(radi allahu 'anhu), who would censure the enemies and praise Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) on the Mimbar. Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) on hearing<br />
<br />
the poetry of Hassan (radi allahu 'anhu) prayed, "Allahumma ayyidhu bi rooh hil Qudus !" (meaning : Oh Allah let the holy ghost (Jibra'il) be his helper (in recitation) !)<br />
<br />
(Mishkaat)<br />
<br />
Furthermore, when Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) made Hijra and entered Madina, the people sang out,<br />
tala`a al-badru `alaynamin thaniyyat al-wada`<br />
wajaba al-shukru `alaynama da`a lillahi da`<br />
<br />
'Ulama from time immemorial have been writing and reciting Na'at and Qasa'id in Praise of Rasoolullah (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam) in a variety of languages. Moulvi<br />
<br />
Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi, Moulvi Qaasim Nanotwi and many other scholars of Deoband have done so also.<br />
<br />
- d -<br />
<br />
Another false and baseless accusation is that those that practise Qiyaam claim that it is Fardh to practice Qiyaam.<br />
<br />
Answer : No one has ever said that the act of Qiyaam is Fardh. A'la Hadhrat, Imam-i-Ahl as-Sunnat, Mawlana Ahmad Raza Khan (rahmat allahi 'alaih) writes, "Qiyaam<br />
<br />
is consistently practised by famous Imams. None of them refuted or denied this. Therefore, it is Mustahab (recommended)". (Iqaamatul Qiyaamah, Page 19, Noori Qutub<br />
<br />
Khana)<br />
<br />
- e -<br />
<br />
Some people say that it is wrong to send Salawat and Salaam because those who read Salaam, put a chair in the gathering and say that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam) is sitting on the chair whilst the Salaam is being read.<br />
<br />
Answer:The curse of Allah is on those liars ! No true Muslim has ever done such a thing. Certain groups in the community go out of their way to spread confusion and<br />
<br />
falsehood amongst the people and more specifically, the youth. They have concocted such silly rumours (which are only indicative of their minds and hearts) in order to<br />
<br />
instill suspicion and hatred in the hearts of some of the youth against those who practice Salawat and Salaam (Salaami). Such rumours are started because these people<br />
<br />
are unable to provide any proof from the Shari'ah that forbids Salaami. So what happens is that, when they are questioned as to the permissibility of reading Salaami etc.,<br />
<br />
(by the youth) they can not provide any evidence, so they make up such evil rumours.<br />
<br />
Many of the youth don't know why they were told not to send Blessings and Salutations on the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam). This is because they were<br />
<br />
brainwashed by their local 'aalim/ ameer/ relatives/ friends not to do it, and not to ask why they should not do it.Many of the youth live in areas away from major city<br />
<br />
centres where they have never been exposed to Salawat and Salaam, Mawlid etc. but have only been lied to and brainwashed by silly rumours initiated by those who are<br />
<br />
not scholarly enough to present any authoritative evidence in refutation of it. Many youth come from country townsto workand to study in tertiary institutions. So when<br />
<br />
they enter a mosque or a Jamaa'at Khana at the University or in the area that they are boarding, and if Salaam is recited, they rush out of the musjid as if a grave sin is<br />
<br />
being committed. Then, (like their elders) start to initiate silly rumours and theories as to why Blessings and Salutations should not be sent to the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi<br />
<br />
wasallam).<br />
<br />
May Allah Ta’ala guide us on Siraatul Mustaqeem and instill in our hearts the true love for Taajidare Madina, Muhammadur Rasoolullah (sallalaahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
<br />
Aameen.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-16330802329625882512011-05-09T04:08:00.000-07:002011-05-09T04:08:13.282-07:00Islam the best<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">Islam the best</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243531" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">RELIGION OF UNITY<br />
<br />
(1) Unity of God<br />
Islam teaches the purest form of Monotheism and regards polytheism as the deadliest sin. A Muslim addresses GOD by His Personal Name: ALLAH --- the word "god" and its equivalents in other languages being unstable in the matter of connotation. Allah, according to Islam, is the One God, who is Indivisible in Person and Who has no partner: wife, son or daughter. He is the Matchless and "naught is as His likeness". "He begetteth not, nor was He begotten". He is the First, the Last, the Eternal, the Infinite, the Almighty, the Omniscient, the Omnipresent. He is the Creator, the Nourisher, the Cherisher of all things. He is the All-just, the Avenger of the wrongs done to the weak and the oppressed, the Compassionate, the Merciful and Loving, the Guide, the Friend, the Magnificent, the Glorious, the Beautiful and the True. In short, He is the Possessor of all Excellence.<br />
<br />
Speaking of the conception of God in Islam, Gibbon, the famous western historian, says: "The Creed of Hazrat Muhammad is free from the suspicion of Ambiguity and the Qur’an is a glorious testimony to the unity of God. The Prophet of Mecca rejected the worship of idols and men, of stars and planets, on the rational principle that whatever is corruptible must decay and perish, that whatever is born must die, that whatever rises must set. In the Author of the universe his rational enthusiasm confessed and adored an infinite and Eternal Being, without form or place, without issue or similitude, present to our secret thoughts, existing by the necessity of His own nature, and deriving from Himself all moral and intellectual perfections. These sublime truths …are defined with metaphysical precision by the interpreters of the Qur’an. A philosophic theist might subscribe to the popular creed of the Muhammadans."<br />
<br />
(2) Unity of the Universe<br />
From the Unity of the Creator, according to Islam, proceeds the Unity of the Universe, i.e., Unity of Creation and Unity of Purpose. In other words, the Cosmos is a Moral Order.<br />
<br />
(3) Unity of Mankind<br />
Islam regards the whole of mankind as an "organic unity" --- a single family, and emphatically says that the distinctions on the mundane plane, the distinctions, namely, of race, colour, language or territory, cannot form the ground for claims of superiority of one group over the other. The only distinction that has "value" is that which arises at the moral and spiritual planes – namely, the distinction of "taqwa", or, "piety and righteousness".Prof. H.A.R. Gibb, the famous English critic of Islam says, "…..Islam…..possesses a magnificent tradition of inter-racial understanding and co-operation. No other society has such a record of success in uniting in an equality of status, of opportunity and of endeavour so many and so various races of mankind… If ever the opposition of the great societies of East is to be replaced by co-operation, the mediation of Islam is an indispensable condition." (Whither Islam? p.379).<br />
<br />
(4) Unity of Religion<br />
According to Islam, the human intellect, though a great and powerful asset, has its natural limits, and, therefore, neither the normative nor the empirical sciences are capable of leading humanity to a sure knowledge of ultimate truths and the code of life based upon them. The only source of sure knowledge open to humanity is, consequently, Divine Guidance, and that course has been actually open ever since the beginnings of human life on earth. Allah raised His "Prophets" and "Messengers" and revealed His Guidance to them for transmission to humanity. Coming from the same Source, all revealed religions have, therefore, been one, i.e., ISLAM.<br />
<br />
Allah's Prophets and Messengers continued to come to every country and community to work in their respective limited fields. Time after time, the revealed Guidance was either lost or corrupted through human interpolation, and new Prophets with fresh Dispensations were sent, and humanity continued to advance from infancy to maturity. At last, when the stage of maturity was reached – when humanity was practically to become one family --- instead of sectional Guidance, a perfect, final and abiding Revelation, addressed to entire mankind and for all time, was granted in the seventh century of the Christian era. That Revelation, which recapitulates all former Revelations and thus sets a seal on the Unity of Religion, is ISLAM; the Scripture which enshrines it is the HOLY QUR’AN; and the Prophet who brought it is the Leader of Humanity, Hazrat Muhammad (Allah bless him!).Thus all the Prophets of God, from Adam down to Hazrat Noah, Hazrat Abraham, Hazrat Moses and Hazrat Jesus (peace be upon them all), are the Prophets of a Muslim the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him!) being the Last and Final one, and all the Divine Scriptures are the Scriptures of a Muslim, though he follows only the Holy Qur’an because it alone exists in its original purity and it alone contains the religion of Islam which has been followed by all rightly-guided people since the day the first human being came into existence.<br />
<br />
(5) Unity of Sexes<br />
Differentiation of functions have misled certain cultures of the world to regard woman as a being who belongs, so to say, to a different and inferior species: and to meet out to her inhuman treatment accordingly. Islam emphatically repudiates that notion and teaches that both man and woman have sprung from the same essence and the same source and consequently possess the same human status. Their functions and interests, instead of being antagonistic, are meant to be mplementary. The natural relation between the sexes, in all its aspects, is therefore, that of love and harmony, without which no true human progress can be possible.<br />
<br />
(6) Unity of Classes<br />
Islam aims at the creation of a classless society by eliminating all possible social conflicts (through revolving the different interests).<br />
In the sphere of economics, Islam lays down the principle that wealth should not be allowed to circulate among the wealthy only, and envisages, through its laws and institutions, a "Cooperative Common-wealth of Talents".<br />
<br />
In the political sphere, Islam stands for the "Cooperative Commonwealth of the Pursuers of Righteousness".<br />
Taken as a whole, the Islamic state is a "welfare state" where sovereignty belongs to Allah alone and no human being has a right to govern other human beings except in the name of Allah and according to His Will, and where nobody, not even the Head of the State, is above the law. Absolute Justice is the watchword and the Establishment of Righteousness is the goal.<br />
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The merits of Islam’s social ethics have elicited praise even from the otherwise hostile critics. For instance:H.G. Wells says: "Islam created a society more free from widespread cruelty and social oppression than any society that had ever been in the world before" (Outline of History, p.325).<br />
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H.A.R. Gibb says: "Within the Western world Islam still maintains the balance between exaggerated opposities. Opposed equally to the anarchy of European nationalism and the regimentation of Russian communism, it has not yet succumbed to that obsession with the economic side of life which is characteristic of present-day Russia alike." (Whither Islam? p.378).<br />
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Prof. Louis Massignon says: "Islam has the merit of standing for a very equalitarian conception… It occupies an intermediate position between the doctrines of bourgeois capitalism and Bolshevist communism." (Whither Islam? p.378).<br />
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(7) Unity of Human Activity<br />
Islam conceives of the human personality as a "unity" and consequently regards the distinction of "secular" and "religious" as unscientific, irrational and absurd. The life of a Muslim, both in its individual and social manifestation, is a life lived for God and God alone.<br />
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"Islam," says Dudley Wright, scholar of Comparative Religion, "is no mere creed; it is a life to be lived. In the Qur’an may be found directions for what are sometimes termed the minor details of daily life, but which are not minor when it is considered that life has to be lived for God. The Muslim lives for God alone. The aim of the Muslim is to become God-bound, and to endeavour to advance the knowledge of God in all his undertakings. From the cradle to the grave the true Muslim lives for God and God alone."<br />
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(B)RELIGION OF "SUBMISSION TO THE DIVINE WILL"<br />
The word "Islam" means "submission" and, as a religious term, it connotes "submission to the Divine Will and Commands". As such, ISLAM is co-extensive with NATURE. For, everything in Nature submits to the Divine Will without demur. The only exception is man. He has to choose "Islam" through his free will and thus to attain his destiny by falling in line with the rest of God’s Creation.<br />
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Goethe, the renowned poet-philosopher of Germany, says:"Naerrisch, dass jeder in seinem Falle Seine besomdere Meinung priest! Whenn Islam Gott ergeben heisst, Im Islam leben und sterben wir alle" viz:"It is lack of understanding that everyone praises own special opinion;(for) Islam means submission to God and in Islam we all live and die."<br />
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(C) RELIGION OF NATURE<br />
The above statement brings out, and the Holy Qur’an emphasises in clear terms, that to be a Muslim is to live and grow in accordance with true human nature and in harmony with the Nature around. Islam, thus, means conformity to the Natural Law.<br />
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(D) RELIGION OF DISCIPLINE<br />
The concepts of Submission to the Divine Will and Conformity to the Natural Law, when actively realized in human life, give rise to the healthiest form of ISCIPLINE and Islam is the religion of Discipline par excellence.<br />
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In his famous book; First and Last Things, H.G. Wells says:<br />
"The aggression, discipline and submission of Muhammadanism makes, I think,… fine and honourable religion for men. Its spirit, if not its formulae is abundantly present in our modern world... I have no doubt that in devotion to a virile… Deity and to the service of His Empire of stern Law and Order, efficiently upheld, men have found and will find salvation."The German Orientalist Friedrich Delitzsch admits that the Muslim shows "owing to his religious surrender to the Will of God an exemplary patience under misfortune and he bears up under disastrous accidents with an admirable strength of mind." (Die Welt des Islam, p.28).<br />
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(E)RELIGION OF TRUTH<br />
The concept of "Truth" forms the keynote of Islamic ideology and pervades the entire universal order presented by Islam. Not only is "truthfulness" a fundamental value in the elaborate Islamic Moral Code – a value which forms the foundation-stone of Muslim character, but God Himself has been mentioned in the Holy Qur’an as "The Truth", or "the True", the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (God bless him!) as the "Bearer of Truth", the Qur’an itself as "the Truth", and the abode of the righteous after death as the "Seat of Truth".<br />
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(F) RELIGION OF TEMPERANCE<br />
Islam is the religion of Purity and Temperance par excellence. It stresses purity not only of the mind and the heart, which certain other religions also stress, but also of the body, its fundamental principle being the harmonious development of human personality. Consequently; it strictly prohibits the use of all drinks and foods which might be unhealthy and injurious to the body, or the mind or both. Thus its prohibitive injunctions cover not only all the intoxicants, e.g., wine, opium, etc., but also those foods which are harmful to healthy human growth. Ultimately, Islamic Temperance covers all evil thoughts, feelings and deeds.<br />
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(G)RELIGION OF BEAUTY<br />
Unlike certain religions, Islam is not the religion of contempt for the world, of the negation of any fundamental value. It is positively and definitely a religion of fulfilment – fulfilment of all the faculties and positive capabilities with which God has endowed man. Aesthetic culture, therefore, forms part of Islamic life – of course, governed and controlled by Islam’s moral and spiritual principles. In Islam the concept of "Beauty" permeates the entire human activity – nay, the whole cosmic order, "Allah," says the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be with him!), "is Beautiful and loves what is beautiful." Beauty in thought, words and deed, and beauty in all creative activity is the Islamic ideal.Islam permits the creation of Art, within the limitations of its spiritual and moral framework. But its motto is not "Art for the sake of Art" but "Art for the sake of Life", whereby alone a true blending of spiritual, moral and physical beauty – the rational and harmonious goal of human life – is achievable.<br />
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(H) RELIGION OF REASON<br />
Islam regards Reason as man’s distinctive privilege and God’s noble gift, and the Holy Qur’an has repeatedly exhorted mankind to employ Reason in the matters of social and natural phenomena and in understanding its Message and practicing its Guidance, thus giving to "personal judgment," its due place in the life of a Muslim."Intellectual Culture" in general, forms one of the noblest pursuits of human life in Islam and the acquisition and cultivation of knowledge has been made obligatory upon every Muslim man and woman.<br />
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(I) RELIGION OF THE NEGATION OF SUPERSTITION<br />
Islam is a positively rational religion and stands opposed to the mystery cults and religions of mysterious dogmas whose acceptance is generally claimed on the basis of blind faith.<br />
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Speaking of the negation of superstition and the affirmation of Reason in Islam, Godfrey Higgins says: "No relic, no image, no picture, no mother of God disgrace his (Hazrat Muhammad’s) religion. No such doctrines as the efficacy of faith without works, or that of a death-bed repentance, plenary indulgences, absolution or auricular confession, operate first to corrupt, then to deliver up his followers into the power of a priesthood, which would of course be always more corrupt and more degraded than themselves. No indeed! The adoration of one God, without mother, or mystery, or pretended miracle, and the acknowledgement that he, a man, was sent to preach the duty of offering adoration to the Creator alone, constituted the simple doctrinal part of the religion of the Unitarian of Arabia." (Apology for Hazrat Muhammad).<br />
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(J) RELIGION OF ACTION<br />
Islam stands in sharp contrast with those religions which interpret the Salvation of man in terms of the acceptance of certain intricate and inexplicable formulae. Simplicity is its watch-word and rationality its lifeblood, and as such it gives to both "Faith" and "Action" their due place. Wherever the Holy Qur’an mentions the problem of human salvation, it bases it on "right belief" as well as "righteous action", emphasizing the former as the ground and the latter as the sequence.<br />
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(K) RELIGION OF BALANCED PROGRESS<br />
Islamic life is a life of the attainment of "Falah" which means, "The furrowing out of latent faculties". A Muslim, therefore, has to continuously strive for progress…. a progress controlled by righteousness and illumined by Divine Guidance, a progress grounded in spirituality, a progress balanced and comprehending all aspects of human life: spiritual, mental, moral, aesthetic and physical.Paying tribute to the balanced character of Islam and the progress which it inspires, the famous Orientalist Prof. H. A. R. Gibb says:"Within the Western world, Islam still maintains the balance between exaggerated opposites...For the fullest development of its cultural life, particularly of its spiritual life, Europe cannot do without the forces and capacities which lie within Islamic society." (Whither Islam? p.378).<br />
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(L) RELIGION OF SCIENTIFIC QUEST<br />
While other religions may feel shy of science Islam has made the scientific quest a religious obligation. The aims of that quest, however, are not the unbalanced indulgence in physical pleasures and the tyrannisation over fellowbeings, but the advancement in the love of God through progress in the knowledge of His works and the service of humanity through the acquisition of control over the "forces of nature".<br />
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Speaking of the role of Islam as the inaugurator of the modern scientific era, Briffault, the reputed scholar of the history of civilisation, says:…although there is not a single aspect of European growth in which the decisive influence of Islamic culture is not traceable, nowhere is it so clear and momentous as in the genesis of that power which constitutes the permanent distinctive force of the modern world and the supreme source of its victory – natural science and the scientific spirit … The debt of our science to that of the Arabs does not consist in startling discoveries of revolutionary theories; science owes a great deal more to Arab culture, it owes its existence. The ancient world was, as we saw, pre-scientific. The Astronomy and Mathematics of the Greeks were a foreign importation never thoroughly acclimatised in Greek culture. The Greeks systematised, generalised and theorised; but the patient ways of investigation, the accumulation of positive knowledge, the minute methods of science, detailed and prolonged observation and experimental inquiry were altogether alien to Greek temperament... What we call science arose in Europe as the result of a new spirit of inquiry, of new methods of investigation, of the method of experiment, observation, measurement, of the development of Mathematics in a form unknown to the Greeks. That spirit and those methods were introduced into the European world by the Arabs… Neither Roger Bacon nor his later namesake has any title to be credited with having introduced the experimental method. Roger Bacon was no more than one of the apostles of Muslim science and method to Christian Europe; and he was never wearied of declaring that knowledge of Arabic and Arab Science was for his contemporaries the only way to true knowledge. Discussions as to who was the originator of the experimental method…are part of the colossal misrepresentation of the origins of European civilisation. The experimental method of the Arabs was by Bacon’s time widespread and eagerly cultivated throughout Europe … Science is the most momentous contribution of Arab civilisation to the modern world….. It was not science only which brought Europe back to life. Other and manifold influences from the civilisation of Islam communicated its first glow to European life. "(Making of Humanity, pp 190-202).H.G. Wells, another great Western authority, had to admit that: "Through the Arabs it was, and not by the Latin route, that the modern world received that gift of light and power (i.e., the Scientific Method)."<br />
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Because of its deep-rooted hostility to Islam, implanted during the Middle Ages, the West has been very slow in acknowledging the merits of Islam. Admissions and confessions have, however, been gradually coming forth grudgingly or ungrudgingly. Thus, as we have seen above, it has been admitted that the Muslims gave to the West the Scientific Method as well as the scientific inspiration. But the Muslims themselves received them from the Holy Qur’an. This fact has also been admitted at last. For instance, Stanislas Guyard observes: "In the seventh century of our era, the Old World was in agony. The Arabian conquest infused into it new blood … Hazrat Muhammad gave them (the Arabs) the Qur’an, which was the starting point of new culture. " (Encyclopedia des Sciences Religieuses, Tome IX,p. 501). Challenging the adversaries of Islam and referring to the Holy Qur’an, Dr. A Bertherand says: "Let them read and meditate on this great Book: they will find in it, at every passage, constant attack on idolatry and materialism; they will read that the Prophet incessantly called the attention and the mediation of his people to the splendid marvels, to the mysterious phenomena of creation… those who have followed its counsels have been, as we have described in the course of this study, the creators of a civilisation which is astounding to this day." (Contribution des Arabs auprogres des Sciences Medicales, p. 6).Emmanuel Deutsch oberves: "By the aid of the Qur’an the Arabs…came to Europe to hold up the light to humanity, they alone, while darkness lay around,…to teach philosophy, medicine, astronomy and the golden art of song to the West as to the East, to stand at the cradle of modern science, and to cause us late epigoni for ever to weep over the day when Granada fell."<br />
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(M) RELIGION OF THE SANCTITY OF LABOUR<br />
In Islam, all honest labour is sacred and forms the life-blood of human progress. "For man is naught but what he strives for," says the Holy Qur’an, and "the labourer is the beloved of God," says the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (God bless him!). Thus "idleness" is a sin and "industry" is a virtue in Islam.<br />
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(N) RELIGION OF THE HIGHEST IDEALISM IN ETHICS<br />
Islam lays the foundation of ethics on "submission to the Divine will" and gives to humanity the ethical ideal of imitating the Divine Attributes, even as we have been exhorted by the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (God bless him!) who says: "Imbue yourselves with Divine Attributes."<br />
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"The highest form of religious ethic," observes Sir Richard Gregory, "is that in which the aim of conduct is complete and implicit obedience to what is conceived to be the Will of God …(this obedience) may become a joyous and spontaneous acceptance of a mode of life, such as it is conceived would be consonant with the nature of God, subject to such limitations of the flesh as are ineradicable – the ideal of saintliness. Hence arises the desire for uprightness as end-in-itself; either with a view to reward, if not in this world, in the next, or pursued selflessly for its own sake. This concept of religious ethic has led to the highest idealism in human conduct." (Religion in Science and Civilisation, p. 63).<br />
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(O) RELIGION OF PEACE AND GOODWILL<br />
The world "Salam", which means "peace", has close root-affinity with the word "Islam". Thus the concept of PEACE forms an integral part of the world ISLAM itself. Indeed, this concept permeates the Islamic religion through and through. For, God, according to the Holy Qur’an, is As-Salam, i.e. (the Source of) peace"; a Muslim’s Salutation, which embodies the ideal of Muslim life, is As-Salam-o -alaikum, i.e., "Peace be unto you"; and the abode of the righteous, towards which the Holy Qur’an invites humanity, is Dar-us-Salam, i.e., "the Abode of Peace".One of the ideals of Muslim life, therefore, is the attainment of peace on all fronts --- peace with self through harmonious self-realisation, peace with fellow creatures through the maintenance of the basic attitude of Goodwill, and peace with God through submission to the Divine Will.<br />
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(P) RELIGION OF STRUGGLE (JIHAD)<br />
The Islamic concept of Peace is not, however, utopian, For, Islam is a practical religion par excellence –a religion of Struggle (Jihad) --- and does not, therefore, prescribe any course of action which is unnatural or impracticable. Thus, for instance, in international relations, although basically committed to the promotion of Peace and Goodwill, Islam does allow the participation of Muslims in war when it becomes morally inevitable – when no other course remains open for safeguarding justice, nay, peace itself.The word "Jihad", which has been maligned much by the evil-minded misrepresenters of Islam in connection with the wars of Islamic history, means "struggle" and, according to Islam, it is of two kinds: (1) Struggle for subjugating one’s lower self to the higher self. This is the higher form of "Jihad" and its function is purely spiritual: (2) Struggle for defeating the forces of evil on the collective plane. This is the collective Jihad.The collective Jihad may, again, be either of a peaceful character, namely, propagation of Islam and its establishment in the collective life of the people through preaching and reform, or it may be in the form of war against an aggressor.<br />
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The Islamic permission of war is basically for defensive purposes. And not only does Islam rule out all immoral impulses to war but it also lays down a rigid ethics which in its sublimity and humanness surpasses all other ethics of war which humanity has ever known.<br />
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Says O. Houdas: " … The Qur’an states: ‘And fight for the cause of God against those who fight against you; but commit not the injustice of attacking them first; verily God loveth not the unjust’ – S.II 190…… Jihad had to be waged to defend Islam against aggression… Once the war was terminated, the Muslims always displayed a great tolerance towards the conquered peoples, leaving them their legislation and religious beliefs." (La Grande Encyclopaedia, Tome 20,p. 1006)."In their wars of conquest," says E. Alexander Powell, "the Muslims exhibited a degree of toleration which put many Christian nations to shame." (The Struggle for Power in Moslem Asia, p. 48).<br />
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(Q) RELIGION OF "NO COMPULSION IN CONVERSION"<br />
As regards forcible proselytisation, it has been explicitly banned by Islam with the Qur’anic declaration: "there is no compulsion in matters of faith", and the propaganda that Muslims went out into the world with the sword in one hand and the Qur’an in the other to convert the non-Muslims forcibly is a pure fabrication. Indeed, it is so utterly unfounded that even an enemy of Islam like Rev. Dr. O’Leary had to admit:"History makes it clear that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of sword upon conquered races, is one of the most absurd myths that the historians have ever repeated". (Islam at the Croos-Roads, page 8).<br />
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(R) RELIGION OF BROTHERHOOD<br />
Islam inculcates the love of God’s creation in general and of the human family, in particular. "The best of you is he who is best to God’s family (i.e., humanity)," says the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (God bless him!) Islam regards humanity as ‘one Fraternity inside which it affirms the existence of the "Islamic Brotherhood", wherein all distinctions of caste and tribe, race and colour, language and territory are superseded and obliterated, and which has been allotted the function of acting as the servant of, and the torch-bearer of Divine Guidance for, the larger Human Brotherhood.Side by side with the code of conduct meant to be observed within the circle of Islamic Brotherhood Islam also gives a definite code of Human Love which relates to the dealings of Muslims with the larger human society.<br />
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"The brotherhood of Muhammadanism," says Dr. Leither, "is no mere word. All believers are equal and their own high-priest." (Muhammadanism. P.18).<br />
The Dutch Orientalist Snouck Hurgronje observes: "The ideal of a League of Human Races has been approached by Islam more nearly than by any other ideology; for the League of nations founded on Hazrat Muhammad’s religion takes the principle of the equality of all human race so seriously as to put other communities to shame." (Muslim World Today).<br />
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(S) RELIGION OF SPIRITUAL DEMOCRAY<br />
In the sphere of worship, Islam stands for the establishment of direct relation between God and human being without the mediation of any priest. Every Muslim man and woman is, therefore, his or her own priest or priestess.<br />
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It is wrong to regard the scholars (Ulama) or the leaders (Imams) of congregational prayers in the mosques as priests. Any good Muslim who knows Islam can lead the prayers, while the ‘Ulama’ are simply scholars and experts of Islamic knowledge and merely fulfil a responsibility which rests on the shoulders of the entire Islamic Brotherhood. For, Islam wants every Muslim man and woman to be a scholar of its teachings, unlike, for instance, Hinduism, where those belonging to the caste of Brahmins alone possess this privilege.Rev.W.Wilson Cash, the famous Christian missionary and hostile critic of Islam, had to confess: "Islam endowed its people with a dignity peculiarly its own… Direct access to God makes one of the strong appeals of Islam" (The Expansion of Islam p. 177).<br />
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(T) RELIGION OF HUMAN DIGNITY<br />
Problem of Slavery<br />
By emphasizing freedom as the birthright of all human beings, by proclaiming human equality without distinctions of caste, colour or clime, by denying the sin-innate theory and all other theories of the evil origin of mankind by affirming that the progeny of Adam is the noblest creation of God, by raising humanity to the status of the Vicegerency of God on earth, by making imitation of the Divine Attributes the ethical ideal of mankind, and by pointing out the conquest of the universe as the human destiny, Islam has established human dignity on the loftiest pinnacle conceivable.<br />
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Humanity was suffering in various ways because of the wrong notions held by pre-Islamic cultures and religions about human dignity, when Islam appeared. Cruelty was being perpetrated in the name of caste, tribe and race, large masses of humanity had been reduced to the status of serfs, and slavery, which had been an age-old institution, was being practiced by various races and peoples of Europe and Asia, including the Arabs, with the sanction of such scriptures as the Bible and without the least moral compunction. Islam raised its masculine voice of protest against all those evils and gave to the world a philosophy and a legislation which has made it the saviour of the downtrodden and the oppressed for all time.<br />
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Among the many misconceptions spread about Islam by its enemies, one is that which relates to slavery. For a proper appreciation of the role of Islam in the abolition of slavery, the reader is referred to the present writer’s "Islam and Slavery." Here, in this brief brochure, we might confine ourselves to the brief statement of a fair-minded non-Muslim scholar of the last century, who said: "His (i.e., Hazrat Muhammad’s) law of slavery is, ‘If slaves come to you, you shall’ --- not imprison and then sell by public sale, though no claimant appears, as in the nineteenth century is the law of Christian England in her provinces, but, --- ‘redeem them, and it is forbidden to you to send them forth’ (Qur’an II, p.85). And this was a man standing up in the wilds of Arabia in the seventh century." (Westminster Review no. IX, p. 221).Even the hostile and biased Dutch critic of Islam, Prof. Snouck Hurgronje, had to say: "According to the Muhammadan principle, slavery is an institution destined to disappear."<br />
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(U) RELIGION OF RATIONAL SEX MORALITY<br />
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Problem of polygamy<br />
The Islamic view of the fundamental equality of sexes has been already stated in the section on "Religion of Unity" and an impartial historical appreciation of the problem proves beyond all doubt that it was "Islam which removed the bondage in which women were held from the very dawn of human history and gave them a social standing and legal rights such as were not granted them in England till many centuries later." (Lady Evelyn Cobbold, in "Pilgrimage to Mecca"). But the widespread propaganda of the enemies of Islam in connection with polygamy necessitates a specific statement in that connection.<br />
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In the first instance, polygamy was not invented by Islam, nor was it made in any way obligatory. It had existed in pre-Islamic societies since time immemorial with the sanction of religion and had been practiced even by those who were accepted as holy personages as for instance, we find in the Old Testament. There it was governed by no law whatsoever, and so also it was in the Arabian society at the advent of Islam. What Islam did was to regulate it and to subject it to such severe restrictions as to make it prohibitive except in cases of emergency. Indeed, monogamy has been the ideal and polygamy only an exception in Muslim Society. This fact is fully borne out by the present as well as the past history of the Muslims and has been admitted by all fair-minded critics of Islam. For instance, William Kelly Wright says: "Most Mohammedans in all ages have had only one wife." (Philosophy of Religion, New York, 1935).<br />
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Islam is a natural religion and it takes a very serious view of sexual vices and social ills. Consequently, it was very natural for Islam to permit limited and restricted polygamy for the maintenance of social health in all those situations where it is the only natural remedy. For instance, when war alters the natural sex ratio, giving to women preponderance over men, there are only two alternatives, namely, widespread prostitution or polygamy. Islam prefers the latter to the former in the interests of moral health and social wellbeing of womanhood. Similarly, if the first wife is sterile or suffers from any incurable disease, there are only two possible alternatives, namely, either the first wife should be divorced and a fresh wife taken or she may continue in her status undisturbed along with a second wife. The former course would mean distressing, spinsterhood for the first wife while the latter course would provide to her an honourable normal life without temptation to evil. Polygamy can also become a necessity in a medically incurable case of the hypersexed male who, in most cases, would look to more than one woman for the satisfaction of his biological need. In all such cases, the Islamic permission of polygamy with all its responsibilities and restrictions would be a definitely healthier course than the hypocritical adherence to the formal monogamy.<br />
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Polyandry (i.e., the marriage of one woman with several husbands) is not permitted in Islam because psychologically it is unsound, sociologically it is impracticable and biologically it is most dangerous for the physical health of the persons concerned. Certain primitive tribes who practice polyandry are infected with the plague of venereal diseases.<br />
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Speaking on polygamy, Dr. Annie Besant says: "There is pretended monogamy in the West, but there is really polygamy without responsibility; the ‘mistress’ is cast off when the man is weary of her and sinks gradually to be the ‘woman of the street’, for the first lover has no responsibility for her future, and she is a hundred times worse off than the sheltered wife and mother in the polygamous home. When we see thousands of miserable women who crowed the streets of Western towns during the night, we must surely feel that it does not lie in western mouth to reproach Islam for polygamy. It is better for a woman, happier for a woman, more respectable for a woman, to live in polygamy, united to one man only, with the legitimate child in her arms, and surrounded with respect, than to be seduced, cast out into the streets, perhaps with an illegitimate child outside the pale of law, unsheltered and uncared for, to become the victim of any passer-by, night after night, rendered incapable of motherhood, despised of all."Another critic of Western social order observes: "The law of the state, based upon the dogma of the Church, which makes it a criminal offence for a man to marry more than one wife, by that same provision makes it illegal for millions of women to have husbands or to bear children…It is untrue that monogamy was advocated by Jesus Christ… whether the question is considered socially, ethically or religiously, it can be demonstrated that polygamy is not contrary to the highest standards of civilisation ….. The suggestion offers a practical remedy for the western problem of the destitute and unwanted female: the alternative is continued and increased prostitution, concubinage and distressing spinsterhood" (J.E. Clare McFarlane: Case for Polygamy).<br />
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(V) RELIGION OF SALVATION IN THIS LIFE AND THE HEREAFTER<br />
It is the distinctive merit of Islam that it does not concern itself merely with Salvation beyond the grave—salvation in the Hereafter, but also gives full consideration to --- in fact, ensures --- human salvation in this life. For that purpose, it provides comprehensive Guidance which guarantees moral perfection, social progress, economic justice and political health – in short, all that is needed for the practical realisation and attainment of true human happiness in earthly life and all-round harmonious evolution of humanity.Laura Veccia Vaglieri says: "A religion which is not content with being a theory adapted to the aspirations of our human nature, nor with fixing a code of sublime precepts which may or may not be applied, but which also provides a code of life, establishes the fundamental principles of our morality on a systematic and positive base, precisely formulates the duties of man towards himself and towards others by means of rules which are capable of evolution and compatible with the widest intellectual develo-pment, and which gives its laws a Divine sanction, surely deserves our most profound admiration, as its influence is continual and salutary on man." (Apologie de L’ Islamisme, p. 88).<br />
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(W) RELIGION WITH AUTHENTIC AND PERFECT DIVINE SCRIPTURE<br />
There are three fundamental merits of the Holy Qur’an, the Scripture of Islam, in which it stands unique among the scriptures of the world. They are: (1) authenticity of its text: (2) perfection of its literary form; (3) rational character, comprehensiveness and profoundness of its guidance. Even a brief discussion of these merits is not possible in the present introductory sketch. They are, however, so well-established that even the non-Muslim western scholars, who are always ready to attack Islam on the slightest pretext had to admit them in forceful words.Commenting on the beauty of form of the Holy Qur’an Paul Casanova remarks: "Whenever Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) was asked a miracle as a proof of the authenticity of his mission, he quoted the composition of the Qur’an and its incomparable excellence as a proof of its Divine origin. And, in fact, even for those who are non-Muslims nothing is more marvelous than its language with such a prehensile plenitude and a grasping sonority that its simple audition ravished with admiration those primitive peoples so fond of eloquence! The ampleness of its syllables with a grandiose cadence and with a remarkable large rhythm have been of much moment in the conversion of the most hostile and the most sceptic." (L’ Enseignement de I’Arabe au College de France, Lecon d’ouverture, April 26, 1909).As regards perfection in matter of guidance and the authenticity of its text, Laura Veccia Vaglieri observes: "But besides the perfection of form and method, the Book is also revealed inimitable by its very substance, for, we read in it, among other things, previsions or future events and of relations of fact accomplished since many centuries or which are generally ignored, and allusions to the most different sciences, religious or profane. On the whole we find in it a collection of wisdom which can be adopted by the most intelligent of men, the greatest of philosophers and the most skillful politicians….. But there is another proof of the Divinity of the Qur’an: it is the fact that it has been preserved intact through the ages since the time of its Revelation till the present day. And so it will always remain, with God’s Will, as long as the universe exists. Read and re-read through out the Muslim world, this book does not rouse in the Faithful any weariness; it rather, through repetition, is found feeling of awe and respect in the one who reads it or listens to it." (Apologie de L’Islamisme, pp.57-59).<br />
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(X) RELIGION WITH THE SIMPLEST CREED<br />
The Islamic creed is as simple as the Islamic ideology is profound. Its first fundaments are:<br />
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(1) SEVEN ARTICLES OF FAITH<br />
They are: Belief in:<br />
Allah;<br />
Angles;<br />
Divine Scriptures;<br />
Messengers of Allah;<br />
the Hereafter;<br />
the pre-measurement of Good and Evil;<br />
Resurrection after death.<br />
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(2) THE "FIVE PILLARS"<br />
They are:<br />
Declaration of faith in the One-ness of God and in the Divine Messengership of Hazrat Muhammad: (Peace be upon him) La ilaha Illallah Muhammadur-Rasulullah;<br />
Obligatory Prayers;<br />
Obligatory Fasts;<br />
Zakat or Poor-tax;<br />
Pilgrimage to Ka’aba at Meccaa by those who possess the means.A Christian critic of Islam makes the following confession: "Islam had the power of peacefully conquering the souls by the simplicity of its theology, the clearness of its dogma and principles, and the definite number of practices which it demands. In contrast to Christianity which has been undergoing continuous transformation since its origin, Islam has remained identical with itself" (Jean Lheureux: Etude sur L’Islamisme, p. 35).For an appreciation of the Seven Articles and the Five Pillars, the reader is referred to "The Principles of Islam" written by His Eminence Muhammad Abdul Aleem Siddiqi and published in the present series. Here it may be noted, however, that these Seven Articles and Five Pillars constitute only the "first fundaments", while the complete ideology of Islam, which shoots off from these fundaments and which is enshrined in the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Traditions, is so comprehensive as to cover the entire sweep of necessary guidance on physical, moral, social and spiritual aspects of human life.<br />
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(Y) Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) THE PINNACLE OF HUMAN PERFECTION<br />
A code alone cannot, by its existence as such, inspire mankind to action. Hence to love the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Allah bless him!) above all human being and things of the world, to believe in him as the Most Perfect Embodiment of Human Perfection and as the Absolute Leader and the Last and the Final Prophet (after whom no new prophet of any category, zilli, buruzi, tashri’ee, ghairtashri’ee --- shadowy or real --- is to come), and to follow him as the "Best Example", form the prerequisite of Islamic Belief.This is the theological status of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be with him) in Islam. As regards his refulgent personality, that would require volumes even to do bare justice to it.<br />
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It is said that the best testimony is that which comes from the enemy’s camp. Here, therefore, we might quote a few statements of the Western scholars of Islam.Hazrat Muhammad’s (peace be with him) figure was highly majestic, his complexion and features were extremely handsome, and "he was gifted", says the renowned Orientalist Lane Poole, "with mighty powers of imagination, elevation of mind, delicacy and refinement of feeling. ‘He is more modest than a virgin behind her curtain", it was said of him. He was most indulgent to his inferiors, and would never allow his awkward little page to be scolded whatever he did. ‘Ten years,’ said Anas, his servant, ‘was I about the Prophet and he never said as much as Uff to me.’ He was very affectionate towards his family. One of his boys died on his breast in the smoky house of the nurse, a blacksmith’s wife. He was very fond of children; he would stop them in the streets and pat their little heads. He never struck anyone in his life. The worst expression he ever made use of in conversation was, ‘what has come to him? May his forehead be darkened with mud!’ When asked to curse someone, he replied, ‘I have not been sent to curse but to be a mercy to mankind.’ He visited the sick, followed any bier he met, accepted the invitation of a slave to dinner, mended his own clothes, milked the goats, and waited upon himself, relates summarily another tradition. He never first withdrew his hand out of another man’s palm, and turned not before the other had turned.‘He was the most faithful protector of those he protected, ‘the sweetest and most agreeable in conversation. Those who saw him were suddenly filled with reverence; those who came near him loved him; they who described him would say, ‘I have never seen his like either before or after.’ ‘He was of great taciturnity, but when he spoke it was with emphasis and deliberation and no one could forget what he said."He lived with his views in a row of humble cottages separated from one another by palm branches cemented together with mud. He would kindle the fire, sweep the floor, and milk the goats himself. The little food he had was always shared with those who dropped in to partake of it. Indeed, outside the Prophet’s house was a bench or a gallery on which were always found a number of poor who lived entirely upon his generosity, and were hence called ‘people of the bench’. His ordinary food was dates and water, or barley bread; milk and honey were luxuries of which he was fond but which he rarely allowed himself. The fare of the desert seemed most congenial to him even when he was the sovereign of Arabia…"There is something so tender and womanly, and withal so heroic, about the man that one is in peril of finding the judgement unconsciously blinded by the feeling of reverence and well-nigh love that such a nature inspires. He who, standing alone, braved for years the hatred of his people, is the same who was never the first to withdraw his hand from another’s clasp; the beloved of children who never passed a group of little ones without a smile from his wonderful eyes and a kind word for them, sounding all the kinder in that sweet-toned voice. The frank friendship, the noble generosity, the dauntless courage and hope of the man, all tend to melt criticism into admiration."He was an enthusiast in that noblest sense when enthusiasm becomes the salt of the earth, the one thing that keeps men from rotting whilst they live. Enthusiasm is often used despitefully, because it is jointed to an unworthy cause or falls upon barren ground and bears no fruit. So was it not with Hazrat Muhammad (Peace be with him). He was an enthusiast when enthusiasm was the one thing needed to set the world aflame, and his enthusiasm was noble for a noble cause. He was one of those happy few who have attained the supreme joy of making one great truth their very lifespring. He was the Messenger of the one God, and never to his life’s end did he forget who he was or the message which was the marrow of his being. He brought his tidings with a dignity sprung from the consciousness of his high office together with a most sweet humility." (Speeches and Table-talk of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, Introduction’ XXVIII – XXX)."The essential sincerity of Hazrat Muhammad’s (Peace be with him) nature," says Professor Nathaniel Schmidt, "cannot be questioned; and historical criticism that blinks no fact, yields nothing to credulity, weighs every testimony, has no partisan interest, and seeks only the trust, must acknowledge his claim to belong to that order of Prophets who, whatever the nature of their psychical experience may have been, in diverse manners, have admonished, taught, uttered austere and sublime thoughts, laid down principles of nobler than they found, and devoted themselves fearlessly to their high calling, being irresistibly impelled to their ministry be a power within." (The New International Encyclopaedia. Vol. XVI, p. 72).Speaking of the glorious success which attended the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad’s (Peace be with him) mission, Caryle observes: "To the Arab nation Islam was a birth from darkness into light; Arabia first became alive by means of it. A poor, shepherd people, roaming unnoticed in its deserts since the creation of the world; a Hero-Prophet was sent down to them with a word they could believe: see the unnoticed becomes world-notable, the small has grown worldgreat. Within one century afterward Arabia is at Granada on this hand, at Delhi on that, glancing in valuour and splendour and the light of genius, Arabia shines through long ages over a great section of the world. These Arabs, the man Hazrat Muhammad, (Peace be with him) and that one century --- is it not as if a spark had fallen, one spark on what seemed black, unnoticeable sand? But lo ! the sand proves explosive powder, blazes heaven-high from Delhi to Granada!" (Heroes and Hero-Worship: Chappter on "Hero as Prophet").O. Houdas, the French scholar, said half a century ago about the inner vitality of the Holy Prophet’s Message: "Never has a religion developed with parallel rapidity. In less than half a century Islam spread from the banks of the Indus to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and, if this movement slowed down, it still persists after fourteen centuries of existence. After having penetrated in India, in China and Malaysia, Islam continues its invading march in the African Continent which will before long become entirely Muslim. Without special missionaries and without resort to the force of arms, the religion of Hazrat Muhammad (Peace be with him) has converted the Black Continent, and it is not without some astonishment to point out the existence in England and America of small white communities which….. have adopted the Islamic doctrines and made efforts to propagate them. This invasion of Europe, hardly visible today, will surely grow." (La Grande Encyclopaedie, Tome 20, article: Islamisme).<br />
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(Z) ABSORPTION IN THE LOVE OF GOD THE FINAL GOAL<br />
Cultivation of and absorption in the love of Allah, and the permeation of the heart with the sweet ecstasy of that love, until a person becomes virtually incapable of acting against the Divine Commands, is the final goal, which bestows upon a Muslim "Abiding Life" --- a life of Peace, Progress and Perfection.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-43683776620723956022011-05-09T04:05:00.000-07:002011-05-09T04:05:02.891-07:00Golden hadith about la ilaha illa allah<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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1. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "Whoever says: there is no god but Allah enters Paradise." Tabarani narrated it from Abu Dharr in the Kabir (7:55), Ibn Hibban in his Sahih (31), al-Hakim in his Mustadrak (4:251), al-Mundhiri in al-Targhib (2:422), al-Haythami in Majma` al-zawa'id (1:18), Ibn `Adi (7:2639), Abu Nu`aym in the Hilya (7:174), and al-Bazzar from `Umar.<br />
2. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "Whoever says there is no god but Allah enters Paradise even if he commits adultery and even if he steals (i.e. even if he commits great sins)." (Nasa'i, Tabarani and others from Abu al-Darda' - sahih).<br />
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3. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "Whoever witnesses that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is Allah's Messenger, Allah forbids the Fire from touching him." Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim from `Ubada ibn al-Samit.<br />
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Ibn Hajar in Fath al-Bari, book of riqaq ch. 14 (1989 ed. 11:324) says that the hadiths of "Allah forbids the Fire from touching him" are even more explicit than those of "Allah will enter him into Paradise" in establishing that the one who declares Allah's oneness is saved even if he does not heed the orders and the prohibitions.<br />
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4. The Companions were talking about Malik ibn Dukhshum, and they wished that the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- would curse him so that he should die or meet some calamity. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "Does Malik ibn Dukhshum not testify to the fact that there is no god but Allah and that I am the Messenger of Allah?" They said: "Yes, he no doubt says this but it is not in his heart." The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- replied: "No-one ever witnesses that there is no god but Allah and that I am Allah's Messenger and then enters the Fire nor is consumed by it." Anas said: "This hadith impressed me so much that I ordered my son to write it down and he did." Muslim narrates it.<br />
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5. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said that Allah will save a man of his community the record of whose sins fills 99 books, each book extending as far as the eye can see. Against all this will be weighed the one good deed that he has, which is his witnessing that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, and it will outweigh all the rest. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- then said: "Nothing is of any weight with Allah's Name."<br />
[The hadith begins: innallaha sayukhallisu rajulan min ummati...] Narrated from `Abd Allah ibn `Amr ibn al-`As by Ahmad, Tirmidhi (Iman 17 - hasan gharib), al-Hakim, and Bayhaqi in Shu`ab al-iman.<br />
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6. Bukhari narrates in his Sahih (Volume 9, Book 93, Number 601): Ma`bad ibn Hilal al-`Anazi relates: Some of us from Basra gathered and went to Anas bin Malik in company with Thabit al-Bunani so that he might ask Anas about the Hadith of Intercession on our behalf. Anas was in his palace, and our arrival coincided with his late morning (Duha) prayer. We asked permission to enter and he admitted us, sitting on his bed. We said to Thabit, "Do not ask him about anything else first but the Hadith of Intercession." He said, "O Abu Hamza! Here are your brethren from Basra coming to ask you about the Hadith of Intercession." Anas then said:<br />
The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- talked to us saying: On the Day of Resurrection the people will surge one group after another like waves, and then they will come to Adam and say: "Please intercede for us with your Lord." He will say: "I am not fit for this. You should go to Ibrahim as he is the Intimate Friend (khalil) of the Beneficent." They will go to Ibrahim and he will say: "I am not fit for this, but you should go to Moses as he is the one to whom Allah spoke directly." So they will go to Musa and he will say: "I am not fit for this, but you should go to `Isa as he is a soul created (directly) by Allah, and His Word (Be!)." They will go to `Isa and he will say: "I am not fit for this, but you should go to Muhammad."<br />
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They will come to me and I will say: "I can do it." Then I will ask for my Lord's permission and it will be given; then He will inspire me to praise Him with such praises as I cannot fathom. So I will praise Him with those praises and will fall down prostrate before Him. Then it will be said: "O Muhammad, raise your head and speak, for you will be heard; ask, for your will be granted your request; intercede, for your intercession will be accepted." I will say: "O Lord, my Community! My Community!" And then it will be said: "Go and take out of the Fire all those who have in their hearts faith the weight of a barley grain."<br />
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I will go and do so and return to praise Him with the same praises, and fall down prostrate before Him. Then it will be said: "O Muhammad, raise your head and speak, for you will be heard; ask, for your will be granted your request; intercede, for your intercession will be accepted." I will say: "O Lord, my Community! My Community!" And then it will be said: "Go and take out of the Fire all those who have in their hearts faith the like of a small ant or a mustard-seed."<br />
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I will go and do so and return to praise Him with the same praises, and fall down prostrate before Him. Then it will be said: "O Muhammad, raise your head and speak, for you will be heard; ask, for you will be granted your request; intercede, for your intercession will be accepted." I will say: "O Lord, my Community! My Community!" And then it will be said: "Go and take out of the Fire all those who have in their hearts the smallest iota of faith." I will go and do so.<br />
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When we left Anas, I said to some of my companions: "Let us pass by al-Hasan (al-Basri) who is hiding himself in the house of Abu Khalifa and request him to recount to us what Anas ibn Malik has just told us." So we went to him and we greeted him and he admitted us. We said to him: "O Abu Sa`id! We came to you from your brother Anas ibn Malik and he related to us a Hadith about the intercession the like of which I have never heard." He said: "What is that?" We told him of the Hadith and at the end we said: "He stopped at this point." He said: "What then?" We said: "He did not add anything after that." He said: "Anas related the Hadith to me twenty years ago when he was a young fellow. I don't know whether he forgot or if he did not like to let you depend overly on what he might have said." We said, "O Abu Sa`id! Do tell us." He smiled and said: "Man was created hasty. I only mentioned it because I was going to inform you of it. Anas told me the same as he told you and said that the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- added:<br />
I will then return for a fourth time and praise Him similarly and prostrate before Him the same as before. And then it will be said: "O Muhammad, raise your head and speak, for you will be heard; ask, for your will be granted your request; intercede, for your intercession will be accepted." I will then say: "O Lord, allow me to intercede for whoever said: la ilaha illallah." Then Allah will say:<br />
By My Power,<br />
by My Majesty,<br />
by My Supremacy,<br />
and by My Greatness,<br />
I shall take out of the fire whoever said: la ilaha illallah.<br />
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7. This is confirmed by another well-known hadith whereby the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "My intercession is for those people of my Community who commit major sins." Narrated by Tirmidhi, Qiyama 11; Abu Dawud, Sunna 31; Ibn Maja, Zuhd 37; and Ahmad 3:213.<br />
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8. Adhana fi al-nasi anna man shahida an la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu mukhlisan dakhala al-janna. "It was proclaimed among the people that whoever witnesses that there is no god except Allah, alone, without partner, enters Paradise." Narrated by Ibn `Adi on the authority of `Umar.<br />
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8a. Man shahida an la ilaha illallah dakhala al-janna. "Whoever witnesses that there is no god but Allah alone enters Paradise." al-Bazzar narrates it from `Umar.<br />
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9. Bashshir al-nasa annahu man qala la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu wajabat lahu al-janna. "Announce to the people the tidings that whoever says: No god except Allah alone, without partner, Paradise is guaranteed for him." Narrated by al-Nasa'i from Sahl ibn Hunayf and Zayd ibn Khalid al-Jahni.<br />
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10. `Uthman ibn `Affan said: I heard Allah's Messenger say: "Verily, I know a phrase which no servant utters truthfully from his heart except the Fire is made unlawful for him." `Umar ibn al-Khattab said: "I shall tell you what that phrase is. It is the kalima of sincerity with which Allah has empowered Muhammad and his Companions, the kalima of fear of Allah which Allah's Prophet enjoined upon his uncle Abu Talib on his deathbed: the witnessing that there is no god but Allah." Ahmad related it in his Musnad (1:63 #449).<br />
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11. Sa`id ibn al-Musayyib relates: When the death of Abu Talib approached, Allah's Apostle came to him and said: "Say: la ilaha illallah, a word with which I will be able to negotiate or argue (uhajju) for you in Allah's presence." Narrated by Bukhari in his Sahih (Volume 8, Book 78, Number 672). Muslim also narrates it in his Sahih.<br />
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12. Mafatih al-janna shahadatu an la ilaha illallah. "The keys to Paradise are the witnessing that there is no god but Allah." Ahmad related it from Mu`adh and Haythami said in Majma` al-zawa'id: "The men in its chain has been declared trustworthy (thiqa) although there is interruption in the transmission." It is confirmed by the next hadith.<br />
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12a. Li kulli shay'in miftahun wa miftahu al-jannati shahadatu an la ilaha illallah. "Everything has its key, and the key to Paradise is the witnessing that there is no god but Allah." Narrated by Tabarani from Mu`qal ibn Yasar. Wahb confirmed its authenticity as related in one of the chapter-titles in Bukhari's Sahih.<br />
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13. Ibn `Abbas narrated in his Commentary that the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said concerning the meaning of the verse: hal jaza'u al-ihsani illa al-ihsan - "Is the reward of goodness anything other than goodness?" (55:60): "Allah says: Can there be any other reward than Paradise in the Hereafter for one whom I blessed in his worldly life with the recitation of the kalima of la ilaha illallah?" `Ikrima and al-Hasan also said that the reward of la ilaha illallah cannot be anything but Paradise.<br />
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14. "If anyone comes on the Day of Resurrection who has said la ilaha illallah sincerely with the intention to win Allah's pleasure, Allah will make Hellfire forbidden for him." Narrated by Bukhari, vol. 8 p.288 #431.<br />
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Tirmidhi comments on the preceding hadith: "It is narrated from al-Zuhri that he was asked about the Prophet's saying whereby "Whoever says la ilaha illallah enters Paradise" and he said: "This was only in the beginning of Islam, before the revelation of obligations and the orders and prohibitions." The hafiz Abu Bakr ibn al-`Arabi (d. 543) comments on this in `Aridat al-ahwadhi (10:105): "There is no justification for Ibn Shihab's (al-Zuhri) explanation." This is confirmed by the hadith of `Utban ibn Malik. Ibn Hajar in Fath al-Bari, Riqaq ch. 14 (1989 ed. 11:324) mentions that the opinion of al-Zuhri and of Sa`id ibn al-Musayyib that the hadith "Whoever says la ilaha illallah applied only in the beginning of Islam was incorrect since the hadith of Abu al-Darda' and Abu Dharr whereby the Muslim enters Paradise "even if he commits adultery or steals" and the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- mentioned this precisely to contradict the logic of those who say that great sins will prevent entry into Paradise.<br />
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15. Lan yuwafiya `abdun yawma al-qiyamati yaqulu la ilaha illallah yabtaghi biha wajh Allah illa harrama Allahu `alayhi al-nar. "No servant is true to his word on the Day of Resurrection, saying: No god but Allah in order to seek Allah's good pleasure, except Allah will make the Fire unlawful for him." Narrated by Ahmad and Bukhari from `Utban ibn Malik.<br />
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16. "The best of my sayings and of the sayings of all Prophets before me is: There is no god but Allah alone, without partner, to Him belong all sovereignty and glory, and He has power over all things." Narrated by Tirmidhi from `Amr ibn Shu`ayb, from his father, from his grandfather (hasan gharib).<br />
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17. Afdalu al-a`mali al-imanu billahi wahdah, thumma al-jihad, thumma hujjatun mabrura, tufdilu sa'ir al-a`mali kama bayna matla` al-shamsi ila maghribiha. "The best deed is belief in Allah alone, then fighting in the way of Allah, then pilgrimage that is accepted: these outweigh all deeds the distance of East to West." Narrated by Ahmad from Ma`iz with a sound chain.<br />
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18. Alaysa yashhadu an la ilaha illallah wa anni rasulullah? Qalu innahu yaqulu dhalika wa ma huwa fi qalbihi. Qala la yashhadu ahadun an la ilaha illallah wa anni rasulullah fa yadkhulu al-nara aw tut`imuhu. Qala anas fa a`jabani hadha al-hadith fa qultu li ibni uktubhu fa katabahu. It is narrated on the authority of `Utban ibn Malik that he came to Madina and said: Something was wrong with my eyesight, so I said to the Prophet: "It is my ardent desire that you should grace my house with your presence and pray there so that I should take the spot where you prayed as a place of worship." (Another version also in Muslim has: I sent for the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- the message: "Come and lay for me a place for worship [khutta li masjidan]." Imam Nawawi said: It means: "Mark for me a spot that I can take as a place for worship by obtaining blessing from your having been there [mutabarrikan bi atharika].") So the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- came there, with those of the Companions whom Allah wished. He entered (my home) and performed prayer. Then the Companions began to talk among themselves about Malik ibn Dukhshum, and they wished that the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- would curse him so that he should die or meet some calamity. After the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- finished praying he said: "Does Malik ibn Dukhshum not testify to the fact that there is no god but Allah and that I am the Messenger of Allah?" They said: "Yes, he no doubt says this but it is not in his heart." The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- replied: "No-one ever witnesses that there is no god but Allah and that I am Allah's Messenger and then enters the Fire or consumes it." Anas said: "This hadith impressed me so much that I ordered my son to write it down and he did." Narrated by Muslim. Imam Nawawi says about<b></b>: "In this hadith is evidence for obtaining blessings through the relics of saints (al-tabarruk bi athar al-salihin)."<br />
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19. Al-imanu bid`un wa sab`una baban fa adnaha imatat al-adha `an al-tariq wa arfa`uha qawlu la ilaha illallah. "Belief is seventy and some branches. Its lowest branch is the removal of harm from the road while its highest is to say: There is no god but Allah." Narrated by Muslim, Tirmidhi, Nasa'i, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad.<br />
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20. Man kana akhir kalamihi la ilaha illallah dakhala al-janna. "Whoever breathes his last with the words: la ilaha illallah, enters Paradise." Narrated from Mu`adh by Ahmad, Abu Dawud, and al-Hakim.<br />
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Imam Nawawi in his book al-Tarkhis fi al-ikram bi al-qiyam li dhawi al-fadl wa al-maziyya min ahl al-Islam (p. 84) said:<br />
The hadith master Abu al-Baqa' told us: Hafiz Abu Muhammad informed us: Abu Tahir al-Silafi informed us: Abu `Ali al-Burdani said: I heard Hannad ibn Ibrahim al-Nasafi saying: I heard Abu Ishaq Ibrahim ibn Muhammad al-Qattan saying: I heard Abu `Abd Allah `Umar ibn Ahmad Ibn Ishaq al-`Attar saying: I heard Abu `Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Muslim ibn Warah al-Razi saying: I and Abu Hatim Muhammad ibn Idris al-Razi were present with Abu Zur`a al-Razi at the time of his death, so I said to Abu Hatim: "Come, let us remind him to say the shahada." Abu Hatim said, "I would be ashamed before Abu Zur`a to remind him of the shahada; but come, let us recall the hadith, perhaps when he hears it he will say it." I started and said:<br />
Muhammad ibn Bashshar told us:<br />
Abu `Asim al-Nabil told us:<br />
from `Abd al-Hamid ibn Ja`far -<br />
then I got confused about the hadith as if I never heard it or read it.<br />
So Abu Hatim started and said:<br />
Muhammad ibn Bashshar told us:<br />
Abu `Asim al-Nabil told us:<br />
from `Abd al-Hamid ibn Ja`far -<br />
then he too got confused as if he never read it or heard it before.<br />
Then Abu Zur`a, may Allah be pleased with him, spoke and said:<br />
Muhammad ibn Bashshar told us:<br />
Abu `Asim al-Nabil told us:<br />
`Abd al-Hamid ibn Ja`far told us:<br />
from Salih ibn Abi `Urayb:<br />
from Kathir ibn Murrah:<br />
from Mu`adh ibn Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, he said:<br />
the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and give him peace, said: "Whoever speaks as his last words: la ilaha illallah" - then Abu Zur`a's spirit came out with the letter ha' (the last letter of the word Allah) before he could say "he will enter Paradise." That was in the year 262.<br />
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21. Man mata wa huwa ya`lamu annahu la ilaha illallah dakhala al-janna. "Whoever dies knowing full well that there is no god but Allah, enters Paradise." Narrated by Muslim and Ahmad from `Uthman.22. Idhhab bi na`layya hatayni fa man laqita min wara'a hadha al-ha'it yashhadu an la ilaha illallah mustayqinan biha qalbahu fa bashshirhu bi al-janna. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said to Abu Hurayra: "Go with these two sandals of mine and whoever you meet behind this wall that witnesses that there is no god except Allah with certitude in his heart, give him glad tidings that he will enter Paradise." Narrated by Muslim from Abu Hurayra. The latter then met `Umar, who prevented him from announcing this to the people and the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- agreed with him on the grounds that they would then rely upon it to the exclusion of everything else. The prevention of this news from reaching the ears of the ignorant is confirmed by the hadith of Mu`adh and that of `Ubada ibn al-Samit through al-Sunabihi, both narrated by Muslim in the same chapter (Book of iman ch. 10).<br />
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23. Man shahida an la ilaha illallah wa anna Muhammadan rasulullah harrama Allahu `alayhi al-nar. `Abd al-Rahman ibn Usayla al-Sunabihi said: When I entered upon `Ubada ibn al-Samit at the time of his death I burst into tears so he said: "Why are you crying? By Allah, if I were asked to testify I would testify for you, and if I were given intercession I would intercede for you, and if it were in my power I would certainly help you! By Allah, I never heard a hadith from Allah's Messenger in which there was benefit for you except I narrated it to you, all but one: and I shall narrate it to you now since I am about to breathe my last. I heard Allah's Messenger say: "Whoever witnesses that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is Allah's Messenger, Allah forbids the Fire from touching him." Muslim and Tirmidhi narrated it. Qadi `Iyad said: "In this hadith is the proof for the permissibility of keeping certain types of knowledge away from the common people due to the inability of their minds to understand it correctly, as long as it does not concern an obligation of religion or stipulations for punishment." Nawawi, Sharh Sahih Muslim (Iman Ch. 10 #47).<br />
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24. Ya Mu`adh ibn Jabal ma min ahadin yashhadu an la ilaha illallah wa anni rasulullah sidqan min qalbihi illa harramahu allahu `ala al-nar. Qala ya rasulallah afala ukhbiru al-nasa fayastabshiru? Qala idhan yattakilu. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "O Mu`adh ibn Jabal! No one witnesses that there is no god but Allah and that I am Allah's Messenger truthfully from his heart except Allah has made him unlawful for the Fire." Mu`adh said: "O Messenger of Allah, shall I not tell the people so that they will be glad?" He replied: "If you do, they will rely on it (and leave everything else)." Narrated by Muslim, Ahmad and Bayhaqi from Anas. Muslim says: "Mu`adh narrated it at the time of his death to avoid sinning (by keeping it to himself)."<br />
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25. As`adu al-nasi bi shafa`ati yawma al-qiyama man qala La ilaha illallah khalisan mukhlisan min qalbihi. Abu Hurayra inquired from the Prophet: "O Messenger of Allah, who will be the most fortunate of people to receive your intercession on the Day of Resurrection?" The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- replied: "O Abu Hurayra, I knew, because of your love of what I say, that no one other than you would ask me of this hadith. The most fortunate of people to receive my intercession on the Day of Resurrection are those who said: la ilaha illallah purely and sincerely from the heart." Narrated by Bukhari from Abu Hurayra.<br />
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26. Usama ibn Zayd killed an idolater in battle after the latter had said: "There is no god but Allah" (la ilaha illallah). When news of this reached Allah's Messenger he condemned Usama in the strongest terms and he said to him: "How can you kill him after he said La ilaha illallah?" He replied: "But he said it with the sword hanging over his head-" The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said again: "How can you kill him after he said La ilaha illallah?" He replied: "O Messenger of Allah, he said it in dissimulation (taqiyyatan)." The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "Did you split his heart open (to see)?" and he did not cease to reprove him until Usama wished that he had not entered Islam until after he had killed that man so that he might have been forgiven all his past sins through belief. Narrated by Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Tayalisi, Abu Dawud, Nasa'i, al-`Adni, Abu `Awana, al-Tahawi, al-Hakim, and Bayhaqi.<br />
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27. Al-Miqdad said: I asked, "O Messenger of Allah, suppose I and one of the idolaters battled and he cut off my hand, then I was positioned to strike him and he said: la ilaha illallah! Do I kill him or spare him?" He said: "Spare him." I said: "Even if he cut off my hand?" He said: "Even so." I asked him again two or three times whereupon he said: "If you kill him after he says la ilaha illallah then you are like him before he said it, and he is like you before you killed him." Narrated by Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Nasa'i, Shafi`i in his Musnad, and Bayhaqi in the Shu`ab.<br />
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28. Innallaha la yu`adhdhibu min `ibadihi illa al-marid wa al-mutamarrid `ala Allah wa aba an yaqula la ilaha illallah. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "Allah does not punish, of his servants, except the rebel against Allah who refuses to say: there is no god but Allah." Ibn Majah narrated it.<br />
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29. afdalu al-dhikri la ilaha illallah. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "The best remembrance of Allah is to say: There is no god but Allah." Tirmidhi (hasan), Nasa'i, Ibn Majah, Ibn Hibban, Bayhaqi in Shu`ab al-iman, from Jabir ibn `Abd Allah.<br />
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30. Al-tasbih nusfu al-mizan, wa al-hamdu lillah tamla'uhu, wa LA ILAHA ILLALLAH laysa laha duna Allahi hijabun hatta tukhlisu ilayh. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "Saying subhan allah (glory to Allah) is half the balance and saying al-hamdu lillah (all praise belongs to Allah) fills it, and there is no veil between la ilaha illallah and Allah Himself (i.e. it is not even weighed in the Balance), it reaches Him directly." Narrated by Tirmidhi from `Abd Allah ibn `Umar. Suyuti in al-Jami` al-saghir said it is sound (sahih).<br />
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31. Kunna `inda al-nabiyyi sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam fa qala hal fikum gharib? ya`ni ahl al-kitab qulna la ya rasulallah fa amara bi ghalqi al-abwabi wa qala irfa`u aydikum wa qulu la ilaha illallah! farafa`na aydina sa`atan thumma qala al-hamdu lillah! allahumma innaka ba`athtani bi hadhihi al-kalimai wa wa`adtani `alayha al-jannata wa anta la tukhlifu al-mi`ad! thumma qala abshiru fa innallaha qad ghafara lakum. Ya`la ibn Shaddad relates that his father Shaddad ibn Aws told him as `Ubada ibn al-Samit was present and confirmed it: "We were sitting with Allah's Messenger and he asked if there was any stranger - the narrator said: i.e. People of the Book - in the gathering. We said that there was none. He said: Shut the door, raise up your hands and say: "There is no god but Allah." We raised our hands and recited the kalima tayyiba for some time. He then exclaimed: "al-hamdu lillah! O Allah, You have sent me with this word and have ordered me to teach it and have promised me Paradise for it, and You do not take back Your promise. Be glad, for Allah has forgiven you!" The chain of this hadith is fair (hasan). Narrated from Ya`la ibn Shaddad's father and `Ubada ibn al-Samit by Ahmad, Nasa'i, Tabarani, al-Hakim, al-Mundhiri in al-Targhib, and others. Al-Haythami said in Majma` al-zawa'id: "The sub-narrators in its chain are trustworthy."<br />
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32. `Abd Allah ibn Salam relates: As we were travelling with Allah's Messenger he heard the people asking: "Which action is the best, O Allah's Messenger?" He said: "Belief in Allah, fighting in Allah's way, and pilgrimage that is accepted." After this he heard a call coming from a valley saying: "I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah" whereupon he said: "And I bear witness to the same, and I bear witness that no one bears witness to the same except he clears himself of shirk (associating a partner to Allah)." Ahmad and Tabarani in al-Awsat relate it with a sound chain, as stated by Haythami in Majma` al-zawa'id.<br />
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33. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- came out and heard the adhan. When he heard the mu'adhdhin say: la ilaha illallah, he said: khala`a al-andad, which means: "He (the speaker) has disowned (the existence of) partners (to Allah)." Ibn Abi al-Dunya narrated it, and Suyuti cites it in his commentary of verse 2:18 in al-Durr al-manthur.<br />
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34. Yakhruju min al-nari man qala la ilaha illallah wa kana fi qalbihi min al-khayri ma yazinu sha`ira, thumma yakhruju min al-nari man qala la ilaha illallah wa kana fi qalbihi min al-khayri ma yazinu badhra, thumman yakhruju min al-nari man qala la ilaha illallah wa kana fi qalbihi min al-khayri ma yazinu dharra. "There will come out of the Fire whoever said: There is no god but Allah, and there is in his heart a bead's worth of goodness; then there will come out of the Fire whoever said: There is no god but Allah, and there is in his heart a grain's worth of goodness; then there will come out of the Fire whoever said: There is no god but Allah, and there is in his heart an atom's worth of goodness." Related by Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Tirmidhi (hasan sahih), Bayhaqi, Nasa'i, Tabarani, Ibn Majah, and Ibn Khuzayma from Anas.<br />
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35. Mu`adh ibn Jabal said that the last he spoke with the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- he asked him: "What action is most beloved to Allah?" And the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- replied: "That you die with your tongue still moist with the mention (dhikr) of Allah." Related by Tabarani and al-Bazzar (hasan). Note that hadith #29 stipulates that the best dhikr is La ilaha illallah.<br />
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36. Ala unabbi'ukum bi khayri a`malikum wa azkaha `inda malikikum wa arfa`iha fi darajatikum wa khayrin lakum min infaqi al-dhahabi wa al-waraqi wa khayrin lakum min an talqu `aduwwakum fa tadribu a`naqahum wa yadribu a`naqakum qalu bala qala dhikrullah. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "Shall I tell you something that is the best of all deeds, constitutes the best act of piety in the eyes of your Lord, will elevate your status in the hereafter, and carries more virtue than the spending of gold and silver or taking part in jihad and slaying and being slain in the path of Allah? It is the dhikr or remembrance and mention of Allah." Narrated from Abu al-Darda' by Ahmad, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Ibn Abi al-Dunya, al-Hakim (sahih), al-Dhahabi (who confirmed al-Hakim), and others.<br />
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37. Ma `amila adamiyyun `amalan anja lahu min `adhabi al-qabri min dhikrillah. The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "A human being cannot do anything that is more effective in saving him from the punishment of the grave than the dhikr or remembrance of Allah." Narrated from Mu`adh ibn Jabal by Ahmad. Haythami said in Majma` al-zawa'id that the sub-narrators in its chain of transmission are the men of sound hadith, although the Tabi`i link is missing; however, Tabarani narrated it through a second chain which is entirely sound (sahih). Also narrated with the word al-`abd (Allah's servant) instead of adamiyyun (a human being) by Malik in his Muwatta', Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, al-Hakim (sahih), and al-Dhahabi (who confirmed al-Hakim).<br />
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38. Anas reports that the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- was once asked the same question as Mu`adh in hadith #35, and he replied: "Knowledge of Allah." It was then asked: "And which action adds to this in merit?" He repeated: "Knowledge of Allah." They said: "We ask about actions and you answer concerning knowledge?" The Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "A few actions are greatly useful as long as there is knowledge; while a lot of actions are useless if there is ignorance." Anas said: "He spoke of this at length." Ibn `Abd al-Barr reports it in Fadl al-`ilm with a weak chain. See also Ithaf al-sadat al-muttaqin (1:85), Suyuti's al-Durr al-manthur (2:221), and al-Mundhiri's al-Tarhib wa al-Targhib (3:525).<br />
This hadith is confirmed by hadith #37 and by the first phrase of hadith #17 whereby "the best deed is belief in Allah alone." The hadith is further confirmed by our decisive knowledge that the purpose of creation is knowledge of Allah, as indicated by Ibn `Abbas's explanation of the verse wa ma khalaqna al-jinna wa al-insa illa li ya`budun "I did not create the jinn and humankind except to worship (= know) Me" (51:56) and the verse fa`lam annahu la ilaha illallah "Know that there is no god except Allah" (47:19).<br />
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39. Wal-ladhi nafsi bi yadihi law ji'a bi al-samawati wa al-ardi wa man fihinna wa ma baynahunna fa wudi`na fi kaffati al-mizani wa wudi`at shahadatu an la ilaha illallahu fi al-kaffati al-ukhra la rajahat bihinna. "By Him in Whose hand is my soul, if the heavens and the earth and all that are in them and everything that is in between were brought and placed in one pan of the Balance, and the witnessing that there is no god but Allah were placed in the other, the latter would outweigh the former." Related by Tabarani and by Suyuti in al-Durr al-manthur. Haythami in Majma` al-zawa'id stated that the sub-narrators in its chain are trustworthy, but that the Tabi`i link is missing.<br />
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40. After the passing of the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- from this world Abu Bakr said to the Companions: "I asked Allah's Messenger what basic thing was necessary for salvation and he replied that whoever accepts the Word which I brought and which I offered to my uncle Abu Talib and which he rejected: this Word constitutes salvation for him." Related by Ahmad (1:6), Tabarani in al-Awsat, Tayalisi in his Musnad, Ibn Sa`d in his Tabaqat (2/2:84-85), Abu Ya`la, Ibn Abi Shayba, Bayhaqi in Shu`ab al-iman (1:107-108 #92-93) and al-Bazzar. See above, hadiths #10-11. This hadith is sound although in Ahmad the link between al-Zuhri and Abu Bakr and `Uthman is not named other than "a man from the trustworthy people among the Ansar," while Bayhaqi's and Tayalisi's narration from al-Zuhri is from Sa`id ibn al-Musayyib from `Abd Allah ibn `Amr ibn al-`As.<br />
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Blessings and peace on the Prophet, his Family, and his Companions.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-15762796379140294192011-05-09T04:00:00.001-07:002011-05-09T04:00:21.515-07:0040 golden hadith holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">40 golden hadith holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.)</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243529" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">The Prophet Peace be Upon Him said, Whoever memorized Forty Ahadis about the Deen to relate to my Ummah, Allah (on the Day of Judgement) will raise him as a Faiqh and I will intercede for him on the Day of Jundgement and will be a witness on his behalf. (Mishkat)<br />
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1) Before speaking the salaam should be said. (Tirmizi)<br />
2) Spread the salaam amongst yourselves. (Muslims, Tirmizi, Ibn-e-Majah, Ahmad bin Hanmbal)<br />
3) Whoever sends one durood upon me, Allah sends ten blessings (durood) upon him. (Tirmizi, Abu Dawood, Mishkat)<br />
4) My intercession is for the big sinners in my Ummah. (Tirmizi, Abu Dawood, Mishkat)<br />
5) Fast after sighting the moon (for the month of Ramadan) and do iftar (Eid) after the moon-sighting. (Bukhari and Muslim)<br />
6) Cleanliness is a part of the Faith. (Tirmizi)<br />
7) Duaa is the kernel of ibadat. (Tirmizi)<br />
8) Actions depend on their intention. (Bukhari and Muslim)<br />
9) A muslim is he from whose tongue and hands a Muslim is safe. (Bukhari and Muslim)<br />
10) The best of you is the one who learned and taught the Quran. (Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn-e-Majah, and Darmi)<br />
11) Modesty is a part of faith. (Muslim)<br />
12) When Allah intends good for someone he makes them a Faqih. (Bukhari, Muslim, and Mishkat)<br />
13) Be quiet, when the Imam does the qirat (recitation of the Holy Quran). (Musnad-e-Imam-e-Azam)<br />
14) (In Salah) whoever has an Imam, the qirat of the Imam is the qirat of the Muqtadee (it is sufficient for the Muqtadee). (Musnad-e-Imam-e-Azam, Ibn-e-Majah)<br />
15) Visit the graves because they remind one of the Akhirah. (Muslim, Tirmizi, Ibn-e-Majah, Nisaee)<br />
16) A Muslim is a brother of a Muslim. (Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmizi, and Ibn-e-Majah)<br />
17) To learn the Knowledge of the Deen is fard upon every Muslim man and woman. (Ibn-e-Majah)<br />
18) Salah is a pillar of the Deen. (Tabrani)<br />
19) Whoever is deprived of tenderness (unto others) is depreived of good. (Muslim)<br />
20) Relate on my behalf even if it is an Ayah. (Bukhari)<br />
21) Whoever remains quiet attains salvation. (Tirmizi)<br />
22) The punishment of the Grave is Haq (the Truth). (Ahmad bin Hanmbal)<br />
23) The influence of the gaze is Haq [the Truth]. (Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmizi, Abu Dawood, and Ahamd bin Hanbal)<br />
24) Religion is the name of well-wishing. (Bukhari)<br />
25) Announce your Nikkah (marriage). (Tirmizi, Ibn-e-Majah, Ahmad Bin Hanmbal)<br />
26) Nikkah [marriage] is my Sunnat. (Ibn-e-Majah)<br />
27) Whoever turns from my sunnah is not from me. (Bukhari, Muslim, Nisaee)<br />
28) The one who guides [others] towards good deeds is like the one who [acutally] does them. (Jamus Sageer)<br />
29) Duaa rids calamity.<br />
30) I distribute (to people) and Allah gives. (Bukhari, Muslim, and Mishkat)<br />
31) To be ashamed (of sins) is repentence. (Ibn-e-Majah, Ahmed bin Hanmbal, and Fatawa-e-Razaviyah)<br />
32) It is because of those Awliya (Friends) of Allah that it rains and it is because of them that Rizq (sustenance) is given.<br />
33) He who deos not have mercy, recives no mercy upon himself. (Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmizi, Abu Dawood, Ahmad bin Hunmbal)<br />
34) Undoubtedly, the Holy Prophet read 20 rakats (cycles of prayer), not including Witr. (Tabrani, Bahiqi)<br />
35) It is enough for a person to be a liar if he narrates (tells) everything he hears (without proper investigation). (Muslim)<br />
36) Fasting is a shield (from sins). (Tirmizi, Nisaee)<br />
37) This (Qurbani) is the sunnat of your father, Ibraheem (Alahis Salaam).<br />
38) Undoubtedly, Allah has made it haraam for the earth to eat the bodies of the Prophets therefore Allah's Prophets are alive and they are given Rizq (sustenance). (Ibn-e-Majah, Mishkat)<br />
39) The best sadqa is that a muslim man learns knowlege [of the Deen] and then teaches it to his Muslim brothers. (Ibn-e-Majah)<br />
40) Whoever innovates a good way in Islam, he will recieve the reward for it and the reward for those who act upon it, while the reward of those who do act upon it will not decrease. (Muslim, Nisaee, Ahmad Bin Hanmbal)</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-31798208689935571282011-05-09T03:58:00.001-07:002011-05-09T03:58:59.319-07:00The jewels of the holy quran<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">The jewels of the holy quran</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243520" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Jewels of Quran<br />
Isa bin Muhammad (Alaihir Rahmah) says that I once saw Abu Bakr bin Mujahid (Alaihir Rahmah) after his death in a dream reading the Holy Quran. I asked, "You have died, how are you reciting," upon which he said, "After every Salah and finishing of the Quran, I would pray "O Allah, give me the Taufiq to recite the Quran in my grave" and that is why I am praying." (Faizan-e-Sunnat)<br />
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Ahadith<br />
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The Holy Prophet said:<br />
1) The best of you is he who learnt the Holy Quran and taught it to others. (Bukhari)<br />
2) Undoubtedly, the heart gets rusted like metal gets rusted when water goes over it. The People asked, "How can they [hearts] be cleaned." The Prophet replied, "To remember death in abundance and to recite the Holy Quran." (Mishkat)<br />
3) That chest which does not have any Quran in it is like an abandoned house. (Tirmizi, Darmi)<br />
4) Whoever read the Quran and memorized it and belived its' Halal to be Halal and its Haram to be Haram [i.e., accepted it commandments of Halal and Haraam], Allah will accept the intercession for such 10 people on from him whom Hell had already become Wajib. (Tirmizi, Ibn-e-Majah)<br />
5) Whoever is an expert in reciting the Holy Quran is with the Kiraman Katebeen and whoever reads the Quran with pauses and it is difficult for him, that is, his tounge does not move easily and he recites with difficutly for him there are two rewards. (Bahar-e-Shariat)<br />
6) The one who has memorized Quran will be told to read and climb and recite with Tarteel (clear and distinct recitation) like you used to read with Tarteel in the Dunya; your place will be where you read your last Ayat. (Bahar-e-Shariat)<br />
7) Allah says, "Whoever was kept busy with the [recitation] of Quran from my Zikr and asking me, I will give him better than those who I give to those who ask" and the excellence of the Word of Allah over all the other words is like the excellence of Allah over all his creation.<br />
8) Learn the Quran and read it because whoever learned the Quran and read it and did Qayam with it is like a bag filled with Musk whose fragrance is spread everywhere and whoever learned the Quran and slept that is he did not do Qiyamul Layl is like a bag which is filled with Musk and its mouth has been closed. (Tirmizi, Ibn-e-Majah, Nisaee)<br />
9) Read the Quran when you heart feels affection and attachment and when your heart becomes bored stand up that is stop reciting the Quran. (Saheeh Bukhari and Muslim)<br />
10) Decorate the Quran with your (good) voices. (Mishkat)<br />
11) O People of the Quran, do not make the Quran a pillow, that is do not be lazy and be careless, and read the Quran in the day and night like it is the Haq of Recitation, and spread it, that is, read with good voices or do not take compensation for it, and whatever is in it, reflect upon itso that you may attain success, and do not hurry in its reward because the reward for it is great (which will be given in the Akhirah). (Bahiqi)<br />
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Rewards for certain Surahs and Ayahs<br />
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The Holy Prophet said:<br />
1) Surah Fatiha is a cure from every illness. (Darmi, Bahiqi)<br />
2) Do not make your home a graveyard, the Shaitan runs from the home in which Surah Baqrah is recited. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
3) Whoever memorized the first ten ayahs of Surah Kahf will be saved the Dajjal. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
4) Whoever recites Surah Kahf on the day of Jummah, there will be a Nur brightened for him between two Jummahs.<br />
5) Everything has a heart and the heart of the Quran is Surah Yaseen, whoever read Yaseen, Allah will write the reward of reading the Quran ten times from him. (Tirmizi and Darmi)<br />
6) Whoever reads Surah Yaseen for the pleasure of Allah, his past sins will be forgiven so read this near your deceased. (Bahiqi)<br />
7) (Reading) Qul hu WAllahu Ahad (Surah Ikhlas) is equal to [reading] one third of the Quran.<br />
8) Whoever read Ayatul Kursi after every Fard Salah, he will be under the protection and security of Allah. (Dailmi on the Authority of Sayeduna Ali)<br />
9) (On the Day of Judgement) a caller will say O Recitor of Surah Inaam, come to Jannat for loving Surah Inaam and its recitation.<br />
10) Surah Tabarak (Surah Mulk) saves one from Hell.<br />
11) Whatever task is not begun with Bismillahir Rahamnir Raheem remains incomplete and unfinished.<br />
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Ettiquteets and Rules of Tilawat:<br />
1) To memorize one Ayah of the Quran is Fard-e-Aeen on every Mukallaf Muslim; to memorize the entire Holy Quran is Fard-e-Kafyah; to memorize Surah Fatiha and a small Surah or something similar like three small Ayahs or one long Ayah is Wajib-e-Aeen. (Durre Mukhtar)<br />
2) To read the Holy Quran while looking at it is better then reading without looking at it because in this case one touches the Holy Quran, sees the Holy Quran, and reads the Holy Quran and all this is Ibadat. (Bahar-e-Shariat)<br />
3) To read the Holy Quran in the restroom and such places of impurity is not allowed (Na-Jaiz)<br />
4) It is Haraam that everybody read the Holy Quran in a gathering loudly at once, however, it is necessary to read loudly enough so that one can hear what he/she is reading, that is, if there is no other distraction like noise. (Bhare-e-Shariat) Also, many children read together at once in a Madrsa loudly for learning purposes and this is okay.<br />
5) It is better to read the Quran loudly that is if somebody praying, sleeping, or somebody ill will not be distracted. (Gunyah)<br />
6) If somebody is reciting the Quran incorrectly then it is Wajib to tell him/her unless if one fears jealousy and hate. (Gunyah)<br />
7) To memorize the Holy Quran and then to forget it is a sin.<br />
8) It is from the ettiqutes of respecting the Holy Quran that one does not put their back towards the Quran or spread their legs towards the Quran or sit in a high place when the Quran is beneath. (Bahare Shariat)<br />
9) During recitation reflect on what you are reading. For example, when reading about punishment, one should repent; when reading about paradise, one should rejoice and pray for Jannah.<br />
10) The way to do Sajdah of Tilwat is as follows: If one hears or reads the Ayat of Sajdah then he should stand with the intention of performing the Sajdah of Tilawat and saying Allahu Akbar should go into Sajdah and should recite the Tasbeeh of Sajdah atleast three times. Then, saying Allahu Akbar, one should stand up. To say Allahu Akbar both times is Sunnah. Similarly, to stand before and after the Sajdah is Mustahab. (Durre Mukhtar)<br />
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Lastly, learn how to read the Quran in the company of a Qualified Sunni Alim [and mature sisters must go to a Qualified Sister] who can teach them how to read as this is necessary. At times, while reciting many brothers and sisters unknowingly make mistakes in recitation which change the meaning which breaks their Salah. Likewise, send your children to Madrsas where they may learn how to recite the Quran with correct pronunciation and Qirat. If there is not a Madrsa in your town, then establish one. Knowledge of Islam leads one to Love Allah and helps to build a good moral character within the Muslim community. By learning the Quran, a Muslim saves his Salah, his Iman, and his Akhirah. Learning the Quran is not limited to just learning how to recite the Holy Book, rather, it is a life long process of learning how to recite it and understand what the Quran says. The noble Ulama have worked hard and written volumes of Tafseer which consists of Ahadith, Stories, and important points. After learning the Quran, we must practice it and spread the word into our family and community.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-89710818808391426822011-05-09T03:57:00.000-07:002011-05-09T03:57:14.784-07:00Dalailul khairat the famous book of durood sharif<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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DUA BAD ‘I DALAAIL U`L-KHAIRAAT<br />
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BISMILLAH HIRRAHMAAN NIRRAHIIM<br />
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Al-hamdu lillahi rabbil-‘alamiin, hasbiyallahu wa ni’mal-wakiil, wala haula wala quwwata illa billahil-‘aliyyil-‘aziim, Allahumma innii ubarri‘u min hauli wa quwwati ilaa haulika wa quwwatik, Allahumma innii ataqarrabu ilaika bissalaati ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘abdika wa nabiyyika wa rasuulika sayyidil-mursaliina Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa aalihii wa sallam wa ‘alaihim ajma‘iina , imtithala…<br />
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The Supplication Of Intention<br />
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In the name of Allah, All-Merciful, the Mercy Giving<br />
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Praise be to Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala), Lord of the worlds. Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) suffices me, and He is the best Protector. There is no help or power save in Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) the high, the Mighty. Ya Allah, I rid myself of reliance upon any Help or Power save Your Help and Your Power Ya Allah, I intend to ask for blessing upon the Prophets, Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, in obedience<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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..Lli amrika wa tassdiqal lahu wa mahabbatan fiihi wa shauqan ilaihi wa ta’ziimal liqadrihi wa likaunihi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallama ahlal lizalika fata qabbalha minni bi fadhlika waj‘alni min ‘ibadikas-salihina wa waffiqni liqiraa ‘atihaa ‘alad-dawami bijahihii ‘indaka wa Sallallahu ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa lihii wa sahbihi ajma‘iina as-taghfirullahal- ‘aziima subhanallahi wal-hamdu lillahi hasbiyallahu wa ni’mal-wakil<br />
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Your command and with faith in Your Prophet, our master Muhamamd (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, loving him and longing for him, extolling the greatness of his rank and because is he deserving of this. Accept this from us through Your Favours and Your Grace, and make the veil of forgetfulness fall frommy heart and make me of Your Righteous slaves. YA Allah, make him more Noble than he already. And make him mightier than he is already. And make his light greater than the light from which You created him. And make his station higher than all the stations of the Messengers. And make his rank higher than all the ranks of the Prophets. And I ask You (Ya Allah) for Your Pleasure and his pleasure. Ya Allah, the Lord of the worlds and eternal Well-being and a death following The Book and the Sunna and that my witnessing of Faith is truly without modification or innovation. Forgive me, through Your Grace, Your Favour Your Generosity and Your Nobility for what I have done, Ya Allah, the Merciful of the Merciful and the blessings and peace of Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) be upon our master Muhammad and his family and Companions<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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SURAH IKHLAAS<br />
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BISMILLAH HIRRAHMAAN NIRRAHIIM<br />
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Qul huwallah hu ahad. Allahus samad. Lam yalid. Wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakullahu kufuwan ahad.<br />
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SURAH FALAQ<br />
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BISMILLAH HIRRAHMAAN NIRRAHIIM<br />
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Kull a`udhu birabbil-falaq. Min shaari ma khalaq. Wa min sharri ghaasiqin izaa waqab. Wa min sharrin-naffathaati fil-‘uqad. Wa min sharri haasidin izaa hasad O<br />
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SURAH IKHLAAS<br />
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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful<br />
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Say: “ He is “Allah” the One.Allah is care-free.He begot none and nor was He begotten.And there is none comparable (equal) to Him.<br />
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SURAH FALAQ<br />
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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful<br />
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Say : “ I seek refuge in the Rab of Day-break.From the evil of what He created( His creatures).And from the evil of darkness when it prevails.And from the evil of those women who blow into the knots.And from the evil of the envier when he envies.<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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SURAH NAAS<br />
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BISMILLAH HIRRAHMAN NIRRAHIIM<br />
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Kull a`udhu birabbin-naas. Malikin-naas. Ilaahin-nass. Min sharril-waswasil- khannas. Allazi yuwaswisu fi sudurin-naas. Minal-jinnati wan-naas.<br />
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SURAH FATIHAH<br />
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BISMILLAH HIRRAHMAN HIRRAHIIM<br />
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Al-hamdu lillahi rabbil ‘alamiin. Ar-rahman nirrahiim. Maaliki yaumiddiin. ‘Iyyaka na’budu wa ‘iyyaka nasta‘in. ‘Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqim. Siratalladhiina an’amta ‘alaihim ghairil-maghdhubi ‘alaihim walad-dhaallin. Aamiin.<br />
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SURAH NAAS<br />
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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful<br />
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Say: “ I seek refuge in the Rab of the people.King of the people.<br />
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Elah of the people. From the evil of sneeking Khannas (Whisperer). Who whispers in the hearts of the people. Of the Jinn and the people.<br />
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SURAH FATIHAH<br />
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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful<br />
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All Praise is for Allah the Rab (Raiser) of the worlds. Rahman, the Beneficent, Rahim, the Merciful. The Maalik, the Master of the Day of Judgement. We worship you alone and seek your help only. Conduct us to the right course (path). The course of those who are favoured by You and not the course of those who rage nor of those who slip from the right path.<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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ASMAA ‘ULLAHIL-HUSNA<br />
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BISMILLAH Al-RAHMAAN Al-RAHIIM<br />
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Huwalla-hullazi la ilaaha illa huwar-ramanur-rahiim (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Almaliku (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-Quddus (Jalla Jalaaluhu)Al- Salaamu (Jalla Jalaaluhu)Al-Mu’minu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-Muhaiminu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-‘aziizu (Jalla Jalaaluhu)Al-Jabbaaru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-Mutakabbiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-khaaliqu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-Baari‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu)Al-Musawwiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-ghaffaaru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-qahhaaru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-wahhaabu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Ar-razzaaku (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-fattaahu(Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-‘Aliimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-qaabidhu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-baasitu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-khaafidhu (Jalla Jalaaluhu)<br />
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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NAME OF ALLAH (SUBHAANAHU WA TA’ALA)<br />
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, ALL-MARCIFUL, THE MERCY GIVING<br />
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Allah, the All-Merciful, The Mercy Giving, The king, The Holy, The Saviour, The Guardian of Faith, The Protector, The Mighty, The Compeller, The Victorious, The Creator, The Inventor, The Designer, The Forgiver, The Suduer, The Bestower, The Provider, The Opener, The Knower, The Straitener, The Expander, The Abaser,<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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Ar-raafi‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-mu ‘izzu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-muzillu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) As-samii‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-basiiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-hakamu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-‘adalu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-latiifu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-khabiiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-haliimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-‘azzimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-ghafuuru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Ash-shakuuru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-‘aliyu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-kabiiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-hafiizu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-muqiitu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-hasiibu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-jaliilu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-kariimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Ar-Raqiibu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-mujiibu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-waasi‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-hakiimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-waduudu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-majiidu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-baa‘isu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Ash-shahiidu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-haqqu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-wakiilu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-qawiyyu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-matiinu (Jalla Jalaaluhu)<br />
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The Exalter, The Honourer, The Dishonourer, The Allah-Hearing, The Allah-Seeing, The Judge, The Just, The Subtle, The Aware, The Forbearer, The Magnificent, The All-Forgiving, The Benefactor, The High, The Greatest, The Preserver, The Norisher, The Reckoner, The Glorious, The Generous, The Observer, The Responsive, The All-Embracing, The Wise, The Loving, The Majestic, The Resurrector, The Witness, The Truth, The Provident, The Strong,<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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Al-waliyu (Jalla jalaaluhu) Al-hamiidu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-muhsi (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-mubdi ‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-mu‘iidu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-muhyii (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-mumiitu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-haiyu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-qayyuumu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-waajidu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-maajidu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-waahidu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-ahadu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) As-samadu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-qaadiru (Jalla jalaaluhu) Al-muqtadiru (Jalla jalaaluhu) Al-muqaddimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-mu akhiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-awwalu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-aakhiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Az-zhohiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-baatinu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-waali (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-muta’ aali (Jalla Jalaaluhu)Al-barru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) At-tawwaabu (Jalla jalaaluhu) Al-muntaqimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-‘afuwwu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Ar-ra‘uufu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) maalikul-mulki (Jalla Jalaaluhu) dhul jalaali wal-ikhraam (Jalla Jalaaluhu)<br />
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The Firm, The Protecting Friend, The Praise worthy, The Calculator, The Originator, The Renewer, The Life-giver, The Giver of Death, The Living, The Self-Existing, The Presence, The Most Glorious, The unique, The one, The Eternal, The Able, The All-Powerful, The Expediter, The Delayer, The First, The Last, The Manifest, The Hidden, The Governor, The Supreme, The Good, The Acceptor of Repentance, The Avenger, The Pardoner, The Gentle, The Eternal Sovereign, The Lord of Glory and Nobility,<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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Al-muqsitu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-jaami‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-ghaniyyu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-mughni (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-mu’ti (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-maani‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Adh-dhaa-ru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) An-naafi‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) An-nuuru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-haadi (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-badii‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-baaqi (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Al-waarithu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Ar-rashiidu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) As-sabuuru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Allazi laisa kamislihii shai ‘unn-wa huwas-samii ‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Basiir (Jalla Jalaaluhu) ghufraanaka rabbana wa Ilaikal-masiir (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Ni’mal-maulaa (Jalla Jalaaluhu) wa Ni’man-nasiiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) samii‘u (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Basiiru (Jalla Jalaaluhu) ‘Aliimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Qadiirun (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Muriidun (Jalla Jalaaluhu) Muta kallimu (Jalla Jalaaluhu)<br />
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The Equitable, The Gatherer, The Self-Sufficient, The Enricher, The Giver, The Withholder, The loss-Causer, The Favourer, The Light, The Guide, The Originator, The Everlasting, The Inheritor, The Guide to the Right Path, The Most Patient and great is His Majesty,<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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ASMAA ‘UN-NABI (SALLALLAHU TA’AALA ‘ALAIHI WA SALLAM)<br />
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Zaalika asmaa ‘u sayyidinaa wa nabiyyinaa wa maulaana Muhammadin Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam mia’taani wawaahidun-wahiya haazihii Allahumma salli wa sallim wa baarik ‘alaa manis-muhuu sayyiduna Muhammad-un sollahu ‘alaihi wa sallama<br />
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sayyiduna Ahmadu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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Sayyiduna Haamidun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Mahmuudun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna ahiidun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna wahiidun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Maahin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna haashirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna ‘aaqibun (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna toohaa (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna yaasiin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Tohirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)..<br />
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Ya Allah, bless, sanctify and grant peace to the one named Muhammad (The Praised One) Allah, s blessing and peace be upon him!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless, sanctify and grant peace to the one named Ahmad (The most Praised), Allah, s blessing and peace be upon him!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless, sanctify and grant peace to the one named Hamed (The Praiser), Allah, s blessing and peace be upon him!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless, sanctify and grant peace to the one named Muhammad (The most highly Praised), Allah, s blessing and peace be upon him. Aheed (name of the Prophet in the Torah) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him. Waheed (The Unique) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him. Mah (The effacer), Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him. Hashir (The Gatherer), Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him. ‘Aqib (The last in succession), Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him. Taha (Surah of the Holy Qur‘an), Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him. Tahir (The Pure) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him…<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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ASMAA ‘UN-NABI<br />
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Sayyiduna Mutahharun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Tayyibun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saiyidun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Rasuulun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Nabiyyun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Rasuulur-rahmat i(Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Qayyimu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Jaami ‘un (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muqtafin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muqaffi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Rasuulul-malaahimi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)sayyiduna Rasuulur-raaahatun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Kaamilun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Ikliilun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mudath-thirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muzammilun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna ‘Abdallahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Habiibillahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Safiyullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Najiyyullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Kaliimullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)sayyiduna Khaatimul-ambiyaa‘i (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Khaatimur-rusuli (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muhyi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)…<br />
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Mathir (the Purifier) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him. Taiyeb (The Good) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Saiyed (The Master) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Rasool (The Messenger) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Nabi (The Prophet) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Rasool ur-Rahma (The Messenger of Mercy) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Qayim (The straight one) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Jami (The collector) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Muqtif (The Selected) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Muqfi (The Best Example) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Rasool al-Malahim (The messenger of fierce Battle) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Rasool al-Rahan (The messenger of Rest) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Kamil (The Perfect) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Iklil (The Crown) Allah, blessings and peace be upon him, Mudathir (The Covered One) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Muzzamil (The One Wrapped Up) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Bdullah (The Slave of Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Habibullah (The Beloved of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Safiyullah (The Intimate of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Najiyullah (the Confident of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Kalimullah (The Speaker with Allah(Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Khatim ul-Ambiya (Seal of the Prophet) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Khatim-ur Rasuul (The seal of the Messenger) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Muhyi (the Reviver) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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DALAILU`L-KHAIRAAT SHAREEF<br />
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ROMANISED<br />
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ARABIC<br />
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ASMAA ‘UN-NABI<br />
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Sayyiduna Munjin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mudhakkirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Naasirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mansuurun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Nabiyyur-rahmati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Nabiyyut-taubati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Hariisun ‘alaikum (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna ma’luumun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna shahiirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Shaahidun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Shahiidun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mashhuudun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Bashiirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mubash-shirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Nadhiirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mundhirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Nuurun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Siraajun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Misbaahun (Sallallahu ‘alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Hudan (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Waslam) sayyiduna Mahdiyyu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muniirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna daa‘in (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mad‘uwwun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)..<br />
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Munji (the Rescuer) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Muthakkir (The Reminder) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Nasir (The Helper) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mansoor (The Victorious one) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Nabiy ur-Rahman (The Prophet of Mercy) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Nabiy ut-Tauba (The Prophet of Repentance) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Haris Alaykum (The Watchful over you) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Ma’lum( The known One) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Shair (The Famous) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Shahid (The witnesser) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Shaheed (The Witness) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mashhood (The Attested) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Bashir (The news bringer) Allah’s blessings ad peace be upon him,<br />
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Mubashir (The Spreader of Good News) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Nadhiir (The Warner) Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mundhir (‘Admonisher) Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him,<br />
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Nur (The Light) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Siraj (The Lamp) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Misbah (The Lantern) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Huda (The Guidence) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mahdi (the Rightly Guided One) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Munir (The Illumined One) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Da’a (the Caller) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Madu‘u (The Called One) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sayyiduna Mujiibun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mujaabun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Hafiyyu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna ‘Afuwwun (Sollalahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Waliyyu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayydiduna haqqu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Waallam) sayyiduna qawiyyu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Amiinun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Maa’muunun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna kariimun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mukarramun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)sayyiduna Makiinun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Matiinun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mubiinun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna mu ‘ammilun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Wasuulun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna zuu-quwwatin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna zuu-hurmatin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Zuu-makaanatin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)sayyiduna Zuu-’izzin (Sollalahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Zuu-fadhlin(Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mutaa’un (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mutii’un (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Qadamun sidqin (Sollalahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)…<br />
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Mujib (the Responsive) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mujab (The One Responded to) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Hafiy (The Welcoming) Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him,<br />
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‘Afw (The over looker of sins) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Wali (The Friend) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Haqq (The Truth) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Qawly (The powerful) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Amin (The Trust Worthy) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Ma’mun (The Trusted) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Karim (The Noble) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mukarram (The Honored) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Makin (The Firm) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Matin (the stable) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mubin (The Evident) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mu’mil (The Hoped for) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Wasul ( The connection) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Dhu Quwa (The Possessor of Power) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Dhu Quwa (the Possessor of Honor) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Dhu Makana (The possessor of Firmness) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Dhu ‘Azz (The Possessor of Might) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Dhu Fadhli (The Possessor of Grace) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Muta’ (The One Obeyed) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Muti’ (The Obedient) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Qadim Sidq (The Foot of Sincerity) Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sayyiduna Rahmatun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Bushra (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Ghauthun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Ghaithun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Ghiyaathun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna ni’matulllahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Hadiyyatullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Urwatun-wuthqa (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Siraatullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Siraatun-mustaqiimun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Zikrullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saifullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)sayyiduna Hizbullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Annajmuth-thaaqibu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mustafa (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mujtaba (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)sayyiduna Muntaqa (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Umiyyu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mukhtaarun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Ajiirun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Jabbaarun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Abuqaasimi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Abut-taahiru (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Abut-tayyib (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam<br />
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Rahmah (Mercy) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Bushra (The Good News) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Ghawth (The Redeemer) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Ni’matullah (Blessings of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Hatiyatullah (the Gift of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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‘Urwatu Wuthqa (The Trusty Handhold) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Siratullah (The Path of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Siratumustaqim (The straight Path) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon,<br />
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dhikrullah (The Remembrance of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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sayfullah (The sword of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Hizbullah (The party of Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Al Najm ath-Taqib (The Piercing Star) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mustafa (The chosen One) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mujtaba (The Select) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Muntaqa (The Eloquent) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Umiy (The Unlettered) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mukhtar (the chosen) Allah’s blessings an peace be upon him,<br />
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Ajeer (Allah’s worker) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Jabbar (The Compelling) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Abu Qasim (Father of Qasim) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Abu at Tahir (The Pure Father) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Abu at Taiyeb (The Good Father) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sayyiduna Abu ibrahiima (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mushaffa’un (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Shafi’un (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Salihun (Sollallhu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muslihun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muhaiminun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Sodiqun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Musaddaqun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Sidqun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Sayyidul-mursaliina (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Imaamul-muttaqiina (Sollalahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Qaa’idul-ghurril-muhajjaliina (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Khaliilur-rahmaani (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Barrun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mubarrun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Wajiihun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Nasiihun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)sayyiduna Naasihun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Waqiilun (Sollalahu ‘Alahi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mutawaqqilun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Kafiilun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Shafiiqun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)…<br />
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Abu Ibraahiim (The Father of Ibraahiim) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mushafa (the one whose intercession is accepted) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Shafi’ (The Interceder) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Salih (The Righteous) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Muslih (The conciliator) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Muhaymin (The Guardian) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sadiq (The Truthful) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Musaddaq (The Confirmer) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sidq (Sincerity) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Saiyed ul-Mursalin (The Master of Messenger) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Imam ul-Mutaqin (The Leader of the Good Fearing) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Qayid ul-Ghur-il-Muhajjilin (The Guide of the Bright Shinning Ones) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Khalil ur-Rahman (The friend of the Merciful) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Bar (The Pious) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mubirr (The Venerated) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Wajih (The eminent) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Naseeh (The Adviser) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Nasih (The Counselor) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Wakeel (The Advocate) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Mutawakil (the Reliant on Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Kafeel (The Guarantor) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Shafeeq (The tender) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sayyiduna Muqiimus-sunnati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muqaddasu (Sollahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Ruuhul-qudusi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Ruuhul-haqqi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Ruuhul-qisti (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Kaafin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muktafin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Baalighun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muballighun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Shaafin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Waasilun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mausuulun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saabiqun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saa’iqun (Sallallahu ‘Alihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Haadin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muhdin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Faadhilun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mufaddhalun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Muqaddamu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna ‘Aziizun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Faatihun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Miftaahun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)…<br />
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Muqeem as sunna (The Establisher of the way) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Muqaddis (The sacred) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Ruh ul-Qudus (the Holy Spirit) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Ruh ul Haqq (The Spirit of Truth) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Ruh ul-Qist (The Spirit of Justice) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Kaf (The Qualified) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Muktaf (The broad-shouldered) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Baligh (The Proclaimer) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Mubaligh (The Informer) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Shaf (The Healing) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Wasir (The Inseparable Friend) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Mausool (The one Bound to Allah) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sabiq (The Foremost) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sa’iq (The Driver) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Had (The Guide) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Muhd (The Guided) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Muqaddam (Overseer) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Aziz (The Mighty) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Fadil (Outstanding) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Mufaddil (the Favoured) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Fatih (The Opener) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Miftah (The Key) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sayyiduna Miftaahur-rahma (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Miftaahul-janna (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna ‘Alamul-iimaani (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) sayyiduna ‘Alamul-yaqiini (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Daliilul-khairaati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Musahhihul-hasanaati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Mukiilul-atharaati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Safuuhun ‘anizzallaati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-shafa’ati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-maqaami (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-qadami (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Makhsuusun bil-’izzi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Makhsuusun bil-majdi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Makhsuusun bish-sharfi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna saahibul-wasiilati (Sollallhu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibus-saifi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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Miftah ur-Rahmah (The Key to Mercy (Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Miftah ul-Jannah (The key to the Garden) Allah, s blessings and Peace be upon him, ‘Alam ul-Iman (he thaught the Faith) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, ‘Alam ul-Yaleen (He taught Certainly) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Daleel ul-Khayrat (Guide to Good Things) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Musahih ul-Hasanat (the Verifier of Good Deeds) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Muqeel ul-’Atharat (The Forewarner of False Steps) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Safooh ‘an az-Zallat (the Pardoner of Oppression) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ush-Shafa’h (the Possessor of intersession) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Maqam (The Possessor of the Honored Station) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Qadam (the Owner of the Footprint) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Makhsoosun bil-’Azz (Distinguished with Might) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Makhsoosun bil-Majd (Distinguished with Glory) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,Majhsoosun bil-Sharaf (Distinguished with Nobility) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Waseelah (The Possessor of the (Closest Access) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib us-Sayf (the Owner of the Sword) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sayyiduna Saahibul-fadhiilata (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahihibul-izaari (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-hujjati (Sollalahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibus-sultaani (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibur-ridaa’i (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibud-darajatir-rafii’ati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibut-taaji (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-mighfari (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-liwaa’i (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayiduna Saahibul-mi’raaji (Sollalahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-qadhiibi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-buraaqi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-khaatimi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-’alaamati (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-burhaanu (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna Saahibul-bayaani (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)…<br />
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Sahib ul-Fadeelaah (the Possessor of Pre-eminence) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-izar (The Owner of the Cloth) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Hujjah (the Possessor of Proof) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Sultan (Possessor of Authority) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ur-Roda (The Owner of the Robe) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ud-Darajat ir-Rafi’ (The Possessor of the Lofty Rank) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him,Sahib ut Taj (The Possessor of the Crown) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Maghfir (The Possessor of Forgiveness) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Rewa’ (The Possessor of the Flag) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Mi’raj (The Master of the Night Journey) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Qadeeb (The Possessor of the Staff) Sahib ul-Buraq (The Owner of Buraq) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Khatam (The Owner of the Ring) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-’Alama (The Owner of the Sing) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Burhan (The Possessor of the Evidence) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Sahib ul-Bayan (The Possessor of Evident Proof) Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him…<br />
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Sayyiduna fasiihul-lisaani (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna mutahharul-janaani (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Rau’fun (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Rahiimun (Sollalahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayiduna Udhunu khairin (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna sahiihul-islaami (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Sayyidul-kaunaini (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna ‘Ainun-na ‘iimi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna ‘Ainul-ghurri (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Sa`dullahi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna sa`dul-khalqi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Khatiibul-umami (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna ‘Alamul-hudaa (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Kaashiful-kurabi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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sayyiduna Raafi‘ur-rutabi (Sollallalhu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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Our Master “The Good Communicator” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Purifier of the Soul” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “the Kind” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him Our Master “The Mercy Giving” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Good Listener” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Completer of Islam” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Master of Two Universes” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Spring of Bliss” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Spring of Beauty” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Joy of Allah” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Joy of the Creator” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Preacher to Nations” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The teacher of Guidence” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Remover of Worries” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Raiser of Rank” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, Our Master “The Might of the Arab” Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him,<br />
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Sayyiduna Saahibul-faraji (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) sayyiduna kariimul-makhraji (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam). Allahumma ya rabbi bijaahi nabiyyikal-mustafa. Wa rasuulikal-murtadha. Tahhir quluubana min kulli wasfin-yuba‘iduna ‘ann mushahadatika wa mahabbatika wa amitna ‘alas-sunnati wal-jama‘ati wash-shauqi ilaa liqaa‘ika ya dhaljalaali wal-ikraam. Wa Sallallahu ‘alaa sayyiduna wa maulaana Muhammadin wa ‘alaa aalihi wa sahbihi wa sallama tasliima. wal-hamdu lillahi rabbil-‘alamiin.<br />
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Sahib ul-Farah (the Possessor of Happiness) Allah, s blessings and peace be upon him!<br />
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Ya Allah, Ya Lord, for the honor of Your Prophet, Al-Mustafa, and Your Messenger, Al-Murtada, purify our hearts from every characteristic which keep us away from Your Presence and Your Love, and have us pass away following his way and his community, longing to meet You, Ya Owner of Majesty and Nobility!<br />
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And the blessing and abundant peace of Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) be upon our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), his family and his companion and praise be to Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala), lord of the Worlds!<br />
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Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa alihi wa sallam<br />
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Sallallahu ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa-maulana Muhammadinw-wa ‘alaa aalihi wa sahbihii wa sallam. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadinw wa-azwajihii wa-zurriyyatihii kama sallaita ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa-maulanaa ibraahiimaa wa-barik ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa-maulana Muhammadin…<br />
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Section describing the method of salawa uponThe Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)In the name of Allah, All-Merciful, the Mercy-Giving Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) blessings and peace be upon our master and Maula Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and his family and companion! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and his wife and his descendants just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and sanctify our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam…<br />
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-Wa-azwajihii wa-zurriyyatihii kama barakta ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa wa-maulanaa Ibraahiima innaka hamidum-majid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidina wa-maulana Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa alihi kama sallaita ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa-maulanaa Ibrahima wa-barik ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa wa-maulana Muhammadin kamaa barakta ‘alaa aali sayyidina wa-maulana Ibrahiima fil ‘alamina Innaka hamidum-majiid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadinw wa aali sayyidinaa…<br />
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Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and his family just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and sanctify our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of Maula Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) sanctified Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and the family of Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) in all the worlds for You (Ya Allah) are the praiseworthy and Mighty! Ya Allah bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim(‘Alaihis-salaam) and sanctify our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) sanctified our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) are the praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam…..<br />
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Wa maulana Muhammadin kamaa sallaita ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa-baarik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama barakta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima Innaka hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadi-nin-nabiyyil-ummiyyi wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammad. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘abdika wa rasulik. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw- wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa sallaita ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Ibraahiima innaka…<br />
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Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salam) and sanctify Your master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) sanctified our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) are the praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, bless our master, the Ummi prophet and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)! Ya Allah bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and the family of our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah).<br />
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Hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma baarik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa barakta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Ibraahiima Innaka hamidum-majiid. Allahumma watarah-ham ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama tarah-hamta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Ibrahima Innaka hamidum-majiid. Allahumma wata-hannan ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa tahan-nanta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa…<br />
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You (Ya Allah) are the praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, sanctify our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) sanctified our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and the family of Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) is the praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, be merciful to our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) were the merciful to our master Abraham (‘Alaihis-salaam) and the families of Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) are the praiseworthy, the Mighty!Ya Allah, be kind our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You were kind to our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and the family of our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam)…<br />
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Ibraahiima Innaka hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma wa-sallim ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa ali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama sallamta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Ibraahiima Innaka hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadinw warham sayyidinaa Muhammad-anw wa ‘aala sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa baarik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa sallaita wa rahimta wa barakta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa-‘alaa aali sayyidinaa ibraahiima fii….<br />
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For you are the praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, grant peace of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) granted peace to our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and the families of our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) are the praiseworthy, the Merciful! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), and be merciful to our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), and sanctify our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) blessed, and were merciful to, and sanctified our master Ibraahiim(‘Alaihis-salaam) and the family of our master Ibraahiim(‘Alaihis-salaam)<br />
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-al ‘alamiina innaka hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadi-nin- nabiyyi wa azwajihii ummahatil mu’miniina wa zurriyyatihii wa ahli baitihii kama sallaita ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima innaka hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma barik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw -wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa barakta ‘alaa sayyidinaa ibraahiima innaka hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma daahiyal-mad- huwwati wa baariy- al-masmukati wa jabbaral-qulubi ‘alaa fitratiha shaqiyyiha wasa’iidihaj ‘al sharaa’ifa salawatika wana-wamiya…<br />
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In the worlds for You (Ya Allah) are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi wa sallam), the Prophet, and his wives, the Mothers of the Believers, and his descendants and the People of his House just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty!Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, the Leveler of the Plains, the Maker of the Firmament, and the Moulder of Hearts into the good and the bad, grant Your noblest blessings, most fruitful favors,<br />
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…barakatika wa ra‘ fata tahannunika ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘abdika wa rasulikal- fatihi limaa ughliqa wal khatimi lima sabaqa wal mu’linil-haqqa bil haqqi waddami ‘i li-jaishatil- abatili kamaa hummila fadh-tala‘a bi amrika bito-‘atika mustaufizan fii mardhotika waa ‘iyanl-liwahyika hafizal-li‘ahdika madhiyan ‘alaa nifazi amrika hattaa auraa qabasan liqaabisin alaa ‘ullahi tasilu bi ahlihii asbabahu bihii hudiyatil qulubu ba’da khaudhatil-fitani wal ithmi wa abhaja mudhihaati…<br />
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And most loving kindness to our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), Your slave and Your Messenger, the Opener of what was locked and the Seal of what had gone before, the Announcer of Truth with Truth, and the Refuter of the forces of falsehood! He took upon himself the responsibility of Your order in obedience to You (Ya Allah), speedily seeking Your Pleasure, earnestly heeding Your Revelation, keeping Your promise, carrying out and executing Your command, so that, by kindling a burning brand for the seeker, his family gains access through him to the blessings of Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala)! Hearts were guided through him after having entered into discord and sin, and he gladdened with evident signs,….<br />
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…al-‘alami wa naa ‘iratil-ahkami wa muniratil-islami fahuwa aminukal-mamuunu wa khazinu ‘ilmikal-makhzuni wa shahiduka yaumaddiini wa ba’ii-thuka ni’matan warasuluka bilhaqqi rahmah. Allahummaf-sah lahu fii ‘adnika wajzihii mudha ‘afatil-khayri min fadhlika muhannatin-lahu ghaira mukaddaratin-min fauzi thawabikal-mahluli wajazili ‘ataa ‘ikal-ma’-luul. Allahumma ‘aali ‘alaa binaa-’innaasi binaa-ahu wa aqrim-mathwaahu ladaika wa nuzulahu wa atmim lahu nuurahu….<br />
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…With enlightening laws and illuminating Islam! And he is Your Trustworthy One and Safe Custodian of Your Secret knowledge, Your witness on the Day of judgement and Your Envoy, a Favour for us, and Your Messenger, in truth, a Mercy of us! Ya Allah, widen for him his place in Your Eden and reward him doubly with the goodness of Your Favor granting him untarnished felicitations from the victory of Your reward, which is plentiful and fitting, and from Your Lofty Gift! Ya Allah, raise that which he built up over all that mankind has built up and ennoble his place and his sojourn with You (Ya Allah), and complete for ……<br />
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Wajzihi minibti‘a thika lahu maqbuulash-shahaadati wamarziyyal-maqaalati za mantiqin adlin-wa khottatin faslin-waburhaanin aziim. Innallaaha wa malaaikatahu yusolluuna ‘alan-nabi. Yaa ayyuhallaziina aamanu sollu ‘alaihi wa sallimu tasliima. Labbaika Allahumma rabbi wasaadayka salawaatullahil-barrirrahiimi wal-malaaikatil-mukarrabiina wannabiyyena was-siddiqiina wash-shuhadaa‘i was-saalihiina wama sabbah laka min shay-in-yaa rabbal ‘alamiina ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadin abdillaahi khaatamin-nabiyyiina wasayyidina mursaliina<br />
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His light and reward him with Your approval so that his testimony is accepted and his word is Pleasing to You (Ya Allah), making him the one whose utterance is just and whose course is distinct and whose argument mighty! Verily, Allah and his angles bless the Prophet!. you, who believe, ask (Allah) to bless him and grant him abundant peace! I am here, Ya Allah, at Your service and at Your Command, my Lord! The blessing of Allah (subhaanahu wa ta’ala), the good, the Merciful, and of his closest angles, and of the Prophets and of the sincere ones, and of the martyrs and of the good ones and of whatever else exists which glorifies You (Ya Allah),. Lord of the worlds, are for our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), son of Abdullah (Radhi allah ta’ala anhu), the seal of the Prophets and the master of Messenger…<br />
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…Wa ima mil-muttaqiina warasuuli rabbil-‘alamiinash-shahidil-bashiirid-daa’ii ilaika bi-iznikas-sirajil-muniri wa ‘alaihis-salam. Allahummaj‘al salawatika wabarakatika warahmataka ‘alaa saiyidil-mursaliina wa imamil-muttaqiina wa khatamin-nabiyyina sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘abdika warasulika imamil-khairi waqaa‘idil-khairi warasulir-rahmah. Allahummab ‘ath-hu maqaman-mahmuday- yaghbituhu fiihil-awwaluna wal-akhirun. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadin-inw wa ‘alaa…<br />
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The Leader of the Pious and the Messenger of the Lord of the world, the witness the Bringer of Good Tidings, the caller to You (Ya Alalh) by Your leave, the Lamp, the Illumined one, on him may there be peace! Ya Allah grant Your blessings and Favours and Your Mercy to the master of the Messengers and the Leader of the pious and Seal of the Prophets, our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), Your slave and Your Messenger, the Pioneer of Goodness and Guide to the Goodness, the Messenger of Mercy! Ya Allah send him to the Most Praise Station, the envy of those who came first and those who came last)<br />
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..ali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama sallaita ‘alaa sayyidina Ibraahiima innaka hamiidum- majiid. Allahumma barik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama barakta ‘alaa sayyidina Ibraahiima innaka hamiidum majiid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa alihi wa asha bihi wa auladihi wa azwaajihi wa zurriyyatihi wa ahli baitihii wa as-harihii wa ansarihi wa ashya-‘ihii wa muhibbiihii wa ummatihii wa ‘alaina ma ‘ahum ajma‘ina yaa arhamar-rahimin. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadin…<br />
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And the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) Just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, sanctify our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as You (Ya Allah) sanctified our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) for You (Ya Allah) are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), his family, his companions, his children, his wifes, his descendants, the People of his House, his relations by marriage, his Helpers, his adherents, his lovers, his nation and all of us along with them, Ya Allah Most Merciful of the Merciful! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)…<br />
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…’adada man solla ‘alaihi wa salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada manl-lam yusalli ‘alaihi wa salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadin kamaa amartana bissolati ‘alaihi wasalli ‘alaihi kama tuhibbu an-yusolla ‘alaih. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama amartanaa annusalliya ‘alaihi. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama huwa ahluh. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa tuhibbu watardhohu<br />
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As many times as those who have asked for blessings upon him and bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as those who have not asked for blessings upon him! And bless him as we have been ordered to ask You (Ya Allah) to bless him and bless him just as You (Ya Allah) like him to blessed! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as we have been ordered to ask for blessings upon him! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as he deserves! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) like and just as You (Ya Allah) pleased with.<br />
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…Lah. Allahumma yaa rabba sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘ati sayyidanaa Muhammada-niddarajata walwasilata filjannah. Allahumma yaa rabba sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadi nijzi sayyidinaa Muhammad-an Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallama ma huwa ahluh. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa ‘alaa ahli baiti. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin hatta laa yabqaa mina…<br />
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Ya Allah. Lord of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and grant to master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) the rank of the Closest Access in the Garden! Ya Allah. Lord of the mater Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), reward our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), may Allah (subhaanahu wa ta’ala) bless him and give him peace, just as he deserving! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the People of his house! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) until there remains not…<br />
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As-salaati sha‘i. War ham sayyidanaa Muhammad-anw wa aala sayyidinaa Muhammadin hatta laa yabqa minarrahmati shai ‘un. Wa barik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidina Muhammadin hatta laa yabqaa minal-barakati shai-‘un. Wa sallim ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa aali sayyidina Muhammadin hatta laa yabqa minassalami shai‘un. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin fil-awwalin. Wa salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadin fil-akhirin. Wa salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadin fin-nabiyyiin. Wa salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin…<br />
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A single drop of blessings! Ya Allah, favour our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) until there remains not a single drop of favour! Ya Allah, have Mercy on our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) until there remains not a single drop of mercy! Ya Allah, grant peace to our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) until there remains not a single drop of peace! Ya Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala), bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) among the First! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) among the last! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) among the Prophets…<br />
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…Fil mursalin. Wa salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin filmala-il-‘alaa ilaa yaumiddiin. Allahumma ‘aati sayyidanaa Muhammada-nil -wasilata wal fadhilata washrafa waddarajatal-kabiirat. Allahumma innii aamantu bisayyidina Muhammadinw-walam arahu fala tahrimni filjinani ru’-yatahu warzuqni suhbatahu wata waffani ‘alaa millatihi wa asqini min haudihi mashrabar-rawiyyan saa ‘ighan haanii‘ann-la nazma‘u ba’dahu abadan innaka ‘alaa kulli shai-in qadiir. Allahumma abligh ruha sayyidinaa Muhammad-im-minni tahiyyatanw-wasalama. Allahumma …<br />
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Among the Messengers! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in the Heavenly Assembly until the day of Resurrection! Ya Allah, grant our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) the position of the Closest Access, the Pre-eminence and the noblest and the greatest rank! Ya Allah, I have believe in our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and I have not seen him so do not deprive my heart of a vision of him and provide me with his companionship and have me die on his way and lead me to drink from his Pool plentifully, blissfully, heartily, a drink after which we will never feel thirst, for You (Ya Allah) are the Power of all things!Ya Allah, send to the soul of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) my greetings and my salutations! Ya Allah…<br />
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Wakamaa amantu bisayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa lam arahu fala tahrimni filjinani ru‘uyatah. Allahumma taqabbal shafa‘ata sayyidinaa Muhammadi-nil-kubra warfa’ darajatahul-‘ulya wa atihii su’lahu fil akhirati wal ula kama ataita sayyidanaa Ibraahiima wa sayyidanaa muusa. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammmad-inw-wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama sallaita ‘alaa sayyidinaa ibraahiima wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa ibraahiima wa baarik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa ‘alaa aali Muhammadin kama barakta ‘alaa sayyidinaa ibraahiima wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa…<br />
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Just as I have believed in our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) without seeing him, so do not deprive my heart of a vision of him! Ya Allah, accept the great intercession of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), raise his rank high and give him that which he asks for in the Hereafter and in this Present life, just as You (Ya Allah) gave to our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and our Lord Moses (‘alaihis-salaam)! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and the family of Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and sanctify our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) sanctified our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and the family of our master…<br />
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…Ibraahiima innaka hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma salli wa sallim wa baarik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin-nabiyyika warasulik. Wa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima khalilika wa safiyyika wa sayyidinaa Musa kaliimika wanajiyyik. Wa sayyidinaa ‘isaa ruhika wa kalimatika wa ‘alaa jamii‘i malaaikatika warusulika wa ambiyaa ‘ika wa khiyara tika min khalqika wa asfiyaa ‘ika wa khassatika wa awliyaa ‘ika min ahli ardhika wa samaa‘ik. Wa Sallallahu ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada khalqihii waridha‘a nafsihi wazinata arshihii wa…<br />
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Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam), for You (Ya Allah) are the Praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah (Ya Allah), bless, sanctify and grant peace to our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), Your Prophet, Your Messenger! And also our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam), Your friend and Pure and our Lord Moses, Your Interlocutor and Intimate! And also our Lord Jesus, Your Spirit and word, all the angels, Messengers and Prophets, the righteous ones from Your creation, the pure ones, the elected ones and Your saints the folk of Your earth and Your Heaven! And may Allah’ s blessings be for our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in all of His creation, to the extent of his pleasure, in the decoration of the Throne,<br />
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…Midada kalimatihi wa kama huwa ahluhu wakullama zakarahuz-zaakiruna waghafala ‘an zikrihil-ghafiluna wa ‘alaa ahli baitihii wa itratihiit-taahiriina wa sallama taslima. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa azwaajihii wa zurriyatihii wa ‘alaa jamii‘in-nabiyyiina wal-mursaliina walmalaaikatil-muqarrabiina wa jami‘i ‘ibadillahis-salihina ‘adada maa amtaratis-samaa‘u munzu banaitaha wa salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadin ‘adada maa anbatatil-arudhu munzu dahautah. Wa salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adadan- nujumi…<br />
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In the ink of His words, to the measure that he deserves, and whenever those who remember him do so and whenever those who neglect to remember him do so, and may these blessings be also for the People of His House and the pure perfumed descendants, on whom may there be peace, over and over again! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and his wives and progeny and all the Prophets and Messengers and closest angels and all the righteous slaves of Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) in all the rain the sky has rained since it was formed and bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in everything the Earth has produced since it was spread out! And bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as there are star…<br />
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Fissamaa‘i fa innaka ahsaitah. Wa salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada ma tanaffasatil-arwahu munzu khalaqtah. Wa salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada ma khalaqta wa ma takhluqu wa ma ahato bihii ‘ilmuka wa adh ‘afa zalik. Allahumma salli ‘alaihim ‘adada khalqika waridhaa‘a nafsika wazinata arshika wamidada kalimatika wa mablagha’ ‘ilmika wa ayatik. Allahumma salli ‘alaihim solatan tafuqu wa tafdhulu solatal-musallina ‘alaihim minal-khalqi ajma‘ina kafadhlika…<br />
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In the sky and You (Ya Allah) alone there counter!And bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in every breath of every soul from the moment You (Ya Allah) created them! And bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in everything You (Ya Allah) have already created and in what You (Ya Allah) will create and in whatever is encompassed by Your knowledge and then double all of that! Ya Allah, bless them in all of Your creation and as much as it pleases Yourself, in the decoration of Your Throne, in the ink of Your words and to the extent of Your knowledge and Signs! Ya Allah, bless them, with blessings excellent, and more gracious, with blessings equal to all the requests for blessing ever uttered by the whole of creation just as in like measure.<br />
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-‘Alaa jami‘i khalqik. Allahumma salli ‘alaihim solawatan daa ‘imatan- mustamirratad-dawami ‘alaa marrillayali wal ayyami muttasilatad-dawami lan-qidhaa‘a laha walan-sirama ‘alaa marrilliyali wal ayyami ‘adada kulli waabil-inw watolli. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin nabiyyika wa saiyidina ibraahiima khalilika wa ‘alaa jamii‘i anbiya‘ika wa asfiyaa ‘ika min ahli ardhika wasamaa ‘ika ‘adada khalqika wa ridhaa ‘a nafsika wazinata ‘arshika wa midada kalimatika wa muntaha ilmika wazinata jamii‘i makhluqa tika….<br />
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The whole of creation enjoys Your favour!Ya Allah, bless them, with eternal and permanent blessings, for as long as the duration of all future nights and days, never ending and perpetual, with blessings equal to the duration of all the days and nights which have already passed, with blessings as copious as the rain contained in every downpour and in every shower which have ever fallen! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) Your Prophet, and our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam), Your friend, and all the Prophets and pure ones from the folk of Your earth and Your Heaven, in all of Your creation and as it pleases Yourself, in the decoration of Your Throne, in the ink of Your words, to the extent of Your knowledge and Adornment of Your created beings,<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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Salaatam-mukarratan abadan ‘adada maa ahso ‘ilmuka wa mil ‘a maa ahsoo ‘ilmuka wa adh‘afa ma ahso ‘ilmuka solatan tazidu watafuqu watafdhulu solatal-musalliina ‘alaihim minal-khalqi ajma‘iina kafadhlika ‘alaa jamii‘i khalqik. Thumma tad‘u bihzad-dua‘i fa innahu marjuwwul-lijabati insha ‘allaahu ta‘laa ba’das-salaati ‘alan-nabiyyi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Allahummaj ‘alni mimman-lazima millata nabiyyik sayyidinaa Muhammadin sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallama wa ‘azzoma hurmatahu wa-a-‘azza kalimatahu wa…<br />
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With blessings repeated eternally as much as Your knowledge and to the depth of Your knowledge and then double this! With blessings, Abundant and excellent and gracious blessings equal to all the requests for blessings ever uttered by all of creation just as in like measure the whole of creation enjoys Your favour!(Then make this supplication, for it is to be hoped it will be answered, Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) willing, after asking for blessings upon the Prophet, may Allah (subhaanahu wa ta’ala) grant him peace!)Ya Allah, grant me to be from among those who stick close to the way of Your Prophet, our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), the blessings of Allah (subhaanahu wa ta’ala) be always upon him! Strengthen his holiness, empower his words,<br />
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Hafiza ‘ahdahu wa zimmatahu wa nasara hizbahu wada’watahu wa qathara taabi-iihi wafirqatahu wa wafa zumratahu wa lam yukhalif sabilahu wasunnatah. Allahumma innii as‘alukal-istimsaka bisunnatihi wa a‘uzubika minal-inhirafi ‘amma jaa ‘a bih. Allahumma innii as ‘aluka min khairi maa sa ‘alaka minhu saiyidunaa Muhammad-un-nabiyyuka warasuluka Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallama wa a‘uzubika min sharri mastu’azaka minhu saiyiduna Muhammad-un-nabiyyuka warasuluka Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam. Allahum-ma’ simni min sharril…<br />
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Protect his promise and security, and give victory to his party and calling and increase those who pledge him and his company allegiance! And grant that we may die in his company and do not allow us to stray from his path and way! Ya Allah, I ask You (Ya Allah) for loyalty to his way and seek refuge in You from all deviation from it!Ya Allah, I ask You (Ya Allah) the good that our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), Your Prophet and Your Messenger, asked of You (Ya Allah), and I seek refuge in You (Ya Allah) from the evil from which our master Muhammad(Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), Your Prophet and Your Messenger, sought refuge, may Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) grant him peace and bless himYa Allah, protect me from the evil…<br />
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-alfitani Wa ‘afini min jamii ‘il-mihani wa aslih minni maa zahara wama batona wanaqqi qalbi minal-hiqdi wal hasadi wala taj‘al ‘alayya tibaa ‘atan-liahad. Allahumma innii as-’alukal-akhza bi ahsani ma ta’lamu watar kalisai ‘i maa ta’lamu wa-as ‘alukat-takaffula birrizqi wazzuhda filkafaafi wal makhraja bilbayani min kulli shubhatinw-walfalaja bis-sowabi fii kulli hujjatinw-wal ‘adla fil-ghadhobi warridaa‘i wattasliima limaa yajri bihil qadhoo‘u wal-iqtisoda fil-faqri wal-ghinaa wat-tawadhu-‘a fil- qawli…<br />
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Of discord and absolve me from all tests and purify me from within and cleanse my heart from hatred and envy and do not allow any one to oppress me! Ya Allah, I ask You (Ya Allah) for the good that You (Ya Allah) know and to let me pass by the evil that You (Ya Allah) know and I ask You (Ya Allah) to provide me with provision, for indifference to being physically satisfied, a clear way out from every uncertainly, a proper stance in every argument, justice in anger and pleasure , peace whatever fate ordains, providence in thought and wealth, humility in my words and actions.<br />
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Wal fi‘li wassidqa fil-jiddi wal-hazl. Allahumma inna lii zunuuban fiima baini wabainaka wazunuban fiima baini wabaina khalqi. Allahumma maa kana laka minha fagh-firhu wama kana minha likhalqika fatahammalhu ‘anni wa aghnini bifadhlika innaka waasi- ‘ul-maghfirah. Allahumma nawwir bil ‘ilmi qalbi. wasta’mil bitaa-atika badani. Wakhallis minal-fitani sirri. Washghal bil-‘itibari fiqri. Waqini sharra wasawisish-shaitan. Wa ajirni minhu yaa rahmaanu hatta…<br />
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And sincerity in my seriousness and in my jesting!Ya Allah, indeed there area sins between You (Ya Allah) and me and there are sins between Your creation and me! Ya Allah, what is this for You (Ya Allah), so forgive me my sins and whatever arises from them, bear them for me and enrich me with Your favour, for Your forgiveness spread wide! Ya Allah, enlighten the knowledge of my heart and render my body obedient to You (Ya Allah) and purify me from inner discord and occupy me with contemplation and protect me from the whisperings of Satan and save me from him, …<br />
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(Ya Allah) the compassionate one, until he no longer has any power over me!<br />
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DALAILU’L-KHAIRAAT SHAREEF<br />
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ROMANISED ARABIC<br />
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AL-HIZBUTHANI FIYAUMITH-THALATHA<br />
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Allahumma innii as-aluka min khairi ma ta‘ lamu wa a‘uzu- bika min sharri maa ta’lamu wa astaghfiruka min kulli maa ta’lamu innaka ta’lamu wala na’lamu wa-anta ‘allamul-ghuyyub. Allahummar-hamni min zamani haza wa-ihdaqil-fitani wata-uli- ahlil-jur-ati ‘Alaiya wastidh’a fihim iyya. Allahumma aj-‘alni minka fi ‘iyazim-manii‘inw-wa hirzin hasiinim-min jamii‘i khalqika hatta tubal-lighanii ajali mu‘afa. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa<br />
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Ya Allah , I ask You (Ya Allah) the good of what You (Ya Allah) know and I seek refuge in You (Ya Alalh) from the evil of what You(Ya Alalh) know and I seek Your forgiveness for everything You (Ya Allah) know,for You (Ya Allah) indeed know and we do not know and indeed You (Ya Allah) are the knower of the Unsen! Ya Allah,have mercy on me in this time from the encirclement of discord, from the oppression of the insolent and their deficiencies and all such ill! Ya Allah, give me an unassailable refuge in You(Ya Alalh), an impenetrable protection with You(Ya Alalh) from all of Your creation until I come to a virtuous end! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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Muhammadinw-wa-‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada man solla ‘alaih. Wa salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa-‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada mal-lam yusalli ‘alaihi wa-salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa-‘alaa aalihii sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa tambaghis-solatu ‘alaihi wa salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw- wa-‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa tajibuss-solatu ‘alaih. Wa-salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa-‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama amarta anyusollah ‘alaihi. Wa-salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadi-nilladhi nuruhu minnuri……<br />
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And the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as those who have asked for blessings upon him! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as those who have not asked for blessings upon him and bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) with as much blessings as is fitting for him and bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) with as much blessings as is his due! And bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as You (Ya Allah) have ordered him to be blessed! And bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) whose light is from the light of light…<br />
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-al-anwaari wa-ashraqa bi-shu‘a ‘i sirri-hil-asrar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa-‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa-‘alaa aahli baitihil-abraari ajma’in. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw wa-‘alaa aalihi bahrii anwarika wa ma’diini asrarika wa lisaani hujjatika wa -‘arusi mamlu-katika wa-imami hadhratika wakhatimi ambiya‘ika solatan tadumu bidawamika watabqa bibaqa‘ika solatan turdhika waturdihi watardha bihaa ‘anna Ya arhamar-rahimiin. Allahumma rabbal-hilli wal-harami…<br />
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And who with a ray of his secret illuminated all Secrets! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and all the chosen people of his House! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family, the sea of Your lights, the mine of Your secrets, the Tongue of Your proof, the Bridegroom of Your kingdom, the leader of Your presence and the seal of Your prophets, with blessings which last as long as You (Ya Allah) last and remain as long as You (Ya Allah) remain, blessings which please You (Ya Allah), which please him, and which make You Ya Allah) please with us, Ya Allah, Maula (helper) of the worlds!Ya Allah, Maula(helper) of the Hill and the Haram…<br />
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….warabbal-mash‘aril-harami wa rabbal-baitil harami wa rabbar-rukni wal-maqami abligh li-sayyidinaa wa-maulana Muhammad-im- minnas-salam. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin sayyiddil awwalina wal-akhirin. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin fii kulli waqtinw-wa-hiin. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin filmala ‘il ‘alaa ilaa yaumiddin. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin hatta tarithal-ardha wa man ‘alaiha wa-anta khairul-warithiin.<br />
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Lord of the Sarctuary, Lord of the Sacred House, and Lord of the corner and the station of Ibraahiim (these are all places connected with pilgrimage to macca), send peace from us to our Maula (helper) and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)! Ya Allah bless our Maula (helper) and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) the master of the first and the last! Ya Allah bless our lord and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) at every moment and the instant! Ya Allah, bless our Maula (helper) the master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in the heavenly assembly until the day of judgment! Ya Allah, bless our Maula (helper) master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) until the earth bequeaths itself and what is on it to You (Ya Allah) are the best of those who inherit!<br />
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Allahumma salli ‘alaa saiyidinaa Muhammadi-nin-nabiyyil-ummiyyi wa-‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama sallaita ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima innaka hamiidum majiid. Wa baarik ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadi-nin-nabiyyil-ummiyyi kamaa barakta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima innaka hamiidum majiid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa-‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada maa ahata bihi ilmuka wajaraa bihii qalamuka wasaba-qat bihi mashii-‘atuka wa-sollat ‘alaihi mala‘ikatuka solatan daa ‘imatam bidawamika baqiyyatan bifadhlika…<br />
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Ya Allah, bless our lord and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), the Unlettered (not thought to read and write by any human being) Prophet, and the family of Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam), for You (Ya Allah) are praiseworthy, the Mighty! And bless our Maula (helper) master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), the Unlettered (not thought to read and write by any human being) Prophet, and the family of Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) blessed our master Ibraahiim(Alaihis-salaam), for You (Ya Allah) are praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in all that Your knowledge encompasses, in everything that Your Pen writes, in all that Your will preordains, and as often as Your angels have blessed him, with eternal blessings, lasting as long as You (Ya Allah) last, remaining…<br />
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Wa ihsanika ilaa abadil-abadi abadal-laa nihayata liabadiyyatihi wala fana‘a lidaimu miyyatih. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada maa ahata bihi ‘ilmuka wa ahsahu kitabuka washahidat bihii malaa ‘ikatuka wardha ‘an ashabihi war-ham ummatahu innaka hamiidum-majiid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidina Muhammadinw-wa ‘ala aali sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa ‘alaa jamii‘i ashabi sayyidinaa Muhammadin. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin wa ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin …<br />
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By Your race and Your Generosity, until the end of eternity, never-ending, with no beginning to them, and no disappearing of them, forever and ever! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as You (Ya Allah) know him, as much as Your Book and as much as the witnessing of Your angels and be pleased with his companion and be merciful on his nation for You (Ya Allah) are Praiseworthy, the Mighty! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), and all the companion of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
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Kama sallaita ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa barik killahumma ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhamamd-inw-wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhamamd-in kama barakta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibrahiima wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Ibraahiima fil-‘alamina innaka hamidum-majiid. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhamamdin ‘adada maa ahata bihi ‘ilmuka. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulaana Muhamamd-in ‘adada maa ahsahu kitabuk. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada ma nafazat bihi qudratuk. Allahumma salli ‘alaa…<br />
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Just as You bless our master Ibrahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You (Ya Allah) bless our master Ibrahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) in all the word s for You (Ya Allah) are the Praise worth the Mighty!Ya Allah, bless our master Muhamamd (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as You (Ya Allah) know of him! Ya Allah bless our Maula (the helper) and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as Your Book!Ya Allah bless our Maula (the helper) and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as that would exhaust Your power by doing so!Ya Allah, bless our Maula (The helper)…<br />
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Sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada ma khassa-sat-hu iradatuk. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada ma tawajjaha ilaihi amruka wa nahyuk. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhamamd-in ‘adada ma wasi‘ahu sam‘uk. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada ma ahaata bihi basaruk. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada ma zakarahuz-zaakirun. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada ma ghafala ‘an zikrihil-ghafilun. Allahumma….<br />
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And master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as he distinguished by Your will! Ya Allah bless our Maula and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as he is crowned by Your command and Your prohibition! Ya Allah bless our Maula (the helper) and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as all that is within range of Your Hearing! Ya Allah bless our Maula (the helper) and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as that is encompassed by Your vision! Ya Allah bless our Maula (the helper) and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many as those who remember him do so! Ya Allah bless our Maula (the helper) and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as those who neglect to remember him do so! Ya Allah<br />
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Salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada qatril-amtar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada auraqil-ashjar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammmad-in ‘adada dawaabbil-qifar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada dawaab-bil-bihar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada miyahil-bihar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada ma azlama ‘alaihil-lailu wa adha‘a ‘alaihin-nahar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin bil-ghuduwwi wal-aasal. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa…..<br />
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Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), as many times as there are drops of rain! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), as many times as there are leaves on the trees! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as there are beasts of the desert! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), as many times as there are creatures in the sea! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), as much as there is water in the sea! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as all that the night has covered and the day has illuminated! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) by morn and by eve! Ya Allah bless our lord and master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)…<br />
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…maulana Muhammadin ‘adadar-rimal. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adadan-nisaa‘i warrijal. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammad-ir-rida ‘a nafsik. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammad-im midada kalimatik. Allahumma salli ‘alaa saiyidinaa wa maulaana Muhammad-im mil‘a samawatika wa ardhik. Allhumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulaana Muhammadin zinata ‘arshi. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammadin ‘adada makhluqaatik. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa …<br />
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As many times as there are grains of sands! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as there are men and women! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as pleases You (Ya Allah)! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as much as the in of Your words! Ya Allah, bless our master amd Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) to the fullness of Your heavens and Your earth! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in the decoration of Your Throne! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as there are created beings! Ya Allah, bless our master and Maula (helper) Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)…<br />
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Wa maulana Muhammadin afdhala salawaatik. Allahumma salli ‘alaa nabiyyir-rahmah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa shafii‘il-ummat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa kashifil-ghummah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mujlil-dhulmah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mulin-ni’mah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mu’tir-rahmah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sahibil-hauzil-maurud. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-maqamil-mahmud. Allahumma salli ‘alaa saahibil-lilwaa‘il ma‘qud. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sahibi…<br />
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Of the site of witnessing!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One dressed in nobility and generosity!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the one called Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in Heaven and Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi wasallam) On the earth!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of the mole!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of the distinguishing mark!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One dress in miracles!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One with special leadership!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One shaded by clouds!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One who can see equally from behind him as before him!<br />
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Makanil-mash hud. Allahumma salli ‘alal-mausufi bilkarami waljud. Allahumma salli ‘ala man huwa fissamaa ‘i sayyiduna Mahmuduw-wafil ardhi sayyidunaa Muhammad. Allahumma salli ‘alaa saahibish-shamah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sahibil-‘alamah. Allahumma salli ‘alal-mausufi bilkaramah. Allahumma salli ‘alal-makhsusi bizza‘amah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa man kana tuzziluhul- ghamamah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa man kana yaraa khalfahu kama yara mann amamah. Allahumma salli…<br />
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With the very best of Your blessings!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Prophet of Mercy!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the intercessor of his nation!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Remover of grief!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the clarifier of darkness!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Master of happiness<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Granter of mercy!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner of visited Pool!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner of the Most Praised Station!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner of the Flag!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner…<br />
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‘Alash-shafii‘il-mushaffa‘i yaumal-qiyamah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibid-dhora’ah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibish-shafa‘ah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-wasilah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-fadhilah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibid-darajatir-rafi‘ah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-harawah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibin-na’ lain. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-hujjajah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sahibil-burhan. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibis-sultaan.<br />
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Bless the One whose intersession is accepted on the Day of Resurrection!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of humanity!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of intersession!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of closest Access!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of pre-eminence!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of the Lofty Rank!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner of the stalwart staff!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner of the sandals!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of sound argument!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of convincing reason!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of authority!<br />
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Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibit-taaj. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-mi’raj. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-qadhiib. Allahumma salli ‘alaa rakibin-najiib. Allahumma salli ‘alaa rakibil-buraaq. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mukhtariqis-sab‘ittibaq. Allahumma salli ‘alash-shafii’ fii jamii‘il-anam. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mann sabbaha fii kaffihit-to’am. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mann baka ilayhil-jiz‘u wahanna lifiraqih. Allahumma salli ‘alaa man tawassala bihi tairul-falat. Allahumma salli…..<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner of the turban!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Master of the night journey!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner of the scepter!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Noble Rider!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Rider of Buraq!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One who traversed the seven heavens!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the intercessor of all creatures!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the one who held food in his hand, which glorified Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala)!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One for whom a palm trunk wept and sighed at its separation from him!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One whose mediation was sought by the birds of the desert!<br />
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‘Alaa mann sabbahat fii kaffihil-hasoh. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mann tashaffa‘a ilaihiz-zabyu bi-afsahil-kalam. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mann kallamahudh-dhabbu fi majlisihii ma‘a ashaabihil-‘alam. Allahumma salli ‘alal-bashirin-nazir. Allahumma salli ‘alas-sirajil-munir. Allahumma salli ‘alaa man shakaa ilaihil-ba’ir. Allahuma salli ‘alaa man tafajjara mim baini asobi ‘ihil-maa’un-namir. Allahumma salli ‘alat-tahiril-mutahar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa nuril-anwaar. Alahahumma salli ‘alaa manin-saqqa lahul-qamar. Allahumma…<br />
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Bless the One who held stones in his hand, which glorified Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala)!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One whose intercession the gazelles sought and whose request were made in human speech!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One to whom a lizard spoke at an open gathering of the most learned companions!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Bearer of glad tidings and the Warner!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Brilliant Lamp!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One whom a camel made its complaint!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One for whom sparking water burst forth forth from his fingertips for his companion!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Pure One, the Purifier!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Light of Lights1<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One for whom the moon was split open!<br />
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Ya Allah…<br />
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….Salli ‘alat-tayyibil-mutayyab. Allahumma salli ‘alar-rasulil-muqarrab. Allahumma salli ‘alal-fajris-saati’. Allahumma salli ‘alan-najmith-thaaqib. Allahumma salli ‘alal-‘ur-watil-wusqa. Allahumma salli ‘alaa naziri ahlil-ardh. Allahumma salli ‘alash-shafii ‘i yaumal-ardh. Allahumma salli ‘alas-saqi linnasi minal-haud. Allahumma salli ‘alaa saahibi liwaa‘il-hamd. Allahumma salli ‘alal-mushammiri ‘ann sahidil-jidd. Allahumma salli ‘alal-musta’ aamili fii mardhotika…….<br />
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Bless the One who was good and did Good!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Messenger close to Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala)!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Breaking Down!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Shining Stars!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Trusty Handhold!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Warner of the folk of the earth!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the intercessor of the Day of Petition!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One who will give people to drink from the Pool!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Owner of the Flag of happiness!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One who was ever ready for Your service!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One who was strived his utmost…<br />
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…ghayatal-juhd. Allahumma salli ‘alan-nabiyyil-khatim. Allahumma salli ‘alar-rasulil-khatim. Allahumma salli ‘alal-mustafal-qaaim. Allahumma salli ‘alaa rasulika abil-qasim. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-ayat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibid-dalalat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-isharat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-karamat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil alamat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibil-bayyinaat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa…<br />
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For Your Pleasure!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Prophet, the Seal!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Messenger, the Seal!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the chosen one the Upright one!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless Your Messenger, the father of Qasim!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of signs!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of portents!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of indicators!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of miracles!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of marks!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of proofs!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless…<br />
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Sohibil-mu’jizaat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sohibi-khawariqil-‘adat. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mun sallamat ‘alaihil-ahjaar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa man sajadat baina yadaihil-ashjaar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mann tafattaqat min nurihil-azhaar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mann tobat bibarkatihith-thimar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa manikh-darrat mimm baqiyyati wadhuu ‘i-hil-ashjaar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mann fadhat min-nurihi jami‘ul-anwar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa…<br />
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The Possessor of marvels!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the Possessor of wondrous events!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One who was greeted by rocks!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One before whom trees prostrated!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One from whose light blossom unfolds!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One from whose blessing fruit ripens!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One from whose leftover ablution-water trees become green!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One…<br />
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Mam bissolati ‘alaihi tuhattul-auzar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mam bissalaati ‘alaihi tunalu manazilul-abrar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mam bissolati ‘alaihi yurhamul-kibaru wasighar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mam bissalati ‘alaihi natana’ ‘amu fii hazihid-dari wa fii tilkad-dar. Allahumma salli ‘alaa mam bissolati ‘alaihi tunalu rahmatul-aziizil-ghaffar. Allahumma salli ‘alal-mansuril-mu’aiyad. Allahumma salli ‘alal-mukhtaril-mumajjad. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa wa maulana Muhammad . Allahumma salli …<br />
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Whose light engulfs all other lights!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One, the request for blessings upon whom lightens our every load!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One, the request for blessings upon whom grants mercy to the Young and Old!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One, the request for blessings upon who bring favor to his house and that house!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the One, the request for blessings upon whom brings mercy fro the All mighty, the Forgiving!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the victorious one, the confirmer!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless the chosen One, the Extoller!<br />
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Ya Allah, bless…<br />
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ARABIC .’Alaa man kana izaa mashaa fil barril-aqfari ta-’allaqatil-uhushu bi-azyalih. Allahumma salli ‘alaihi wa ‘alaa alihii wa sahbihi wa sallim taslii-maw-walhamdu lillaahi rabil-’alamiin O<br />
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Alhamdu lillaahi ‘alaa hilmihi ba’da hilmihi wa ‘alaa ‘af-wihi ba’da qudratihi. Allahumma innii ‘auzu bika minal-faqri illaa illaik. Waminaz-zulli illa laka wa minal-kaufi illa minka. Wa ‘auzubika ann aqula zura. au-aghsha fujura. Au<br />
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The one who when he walked in the desert wild creatures would cling to the hem of his cloak! Ya Allah bless and grant abundant peace to him and his family and companion, and praise be to Allah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala), Lord of all the worlds!<br />
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Praise be to Allah (subhaanahu wa ta’ala) for His forbearance in spite of His knowledge and His clemency in spite of His power! Ya Allah, I seek refuge in You (Ya Allah) all through which is not directed towards You(Ya Alalh)! And from all humility which is not for You (Ya Allah) and from all fear, which is not fear of You (Ya Allah)! And I seek refuge in You (Ya Allah) from telling lies! Or.<br />
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Akuna bika maghrura. Wa ‘auzubika min shamatatil-‘adaa‘i Wa-’u-dhaalid-daa‘i wa khaibatir-raja‘i wa zawalin-ni’mati wafujaa-atil-niqmah. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa sallim ‘alaihi wajzihi ‘anna ma huwa ahluhu habiibuka (thalaatha). Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibraahiima wa sallim ‘alaihi wajzihi anna ma huwa ahluhu khaliluka (thalaatha). Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadinw-wa ‘alaa aali sayyidinaa Muhammadin kama sallaita wa rahmita wa barakta ‘alaa sayyidinaa Ibrahiima fil-‘alamina innaka hamiidum-majiid.<br />
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From being dishonest and immoral! Or what I be proud in front of You(Ya Alalh)! And I seek refuge in You (Ya Allah) from gloating over my enemies, from disease, malady and despair, from the waning of favour and from sudden catastrophes! Ya Allah bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and grant him peace and reward him as much as he deserves, and he is Your Beloved! (Three times) Ya Allah bless our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) and grant him peace and reward him as much as he deserves, and he is Your Friend! (Three times) Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) and the family of our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You Ya Allah) blessed and were merciful to and bless our master Ibraahiim (‘Alaihis-salaam) in all the worlds, for You (Ya Allah) are the praiseworthy the Mighty!<br />
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‘Adada khalqika wa ridhaa nafsika wazinata arshika wa midada kalimatik. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada mann solla ‘alaih. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada man-lam yusalli ‘alaih. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin ‘adada ma sulliya ‘alaih. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin adh-‘aafa ma sulliya ‘alaihi. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa huwa ahluh. Allahumma salli ‘alaa sayyidinaa Muhammadin kamaa tuhibbu watardho lahu.<br />
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As much as all of Your creations, to the extent of Your Pleasure, in the decoration of Your throne and in the ink of Your words! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as those who have asked for blessing upon him! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many time as those who have not asked for blessing upon him! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) as many times as he has been blessed! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) twice as many times as he has been blessed! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as he deserves! Ya Allah, bless our master Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) just as You Ya Allah) love and You (Ya Allah) desire for him.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-47988805287515549472011-05-09T03:54:00.000-07:002011-05-09T03:54:09.487-07:00Beautiful durood sharif collection<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">Beautiful durood sharif collection</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243490" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">The message of Allah Ta'ala to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) has come down to us in the form of the Holy Quran and the teachings of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) have reached us in the form of the Ahadith. Let us see what both the Holy Quran and Ahadith say about Durood Shareef (Salawat):<br />
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Innal llaha wa Malaa'ikatahu Yu salluna allan nabiyi.<br />
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Ya Ayyuhal lazeena aamanu sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema.<br />
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Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation".(Surah al-Ahzab: 56)<br />
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In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)."<br />
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Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)<br />
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Hazrat Abdullah ibn Ma'sud (radi Allahu anhu) also narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me from among the people will be those who have read the most amount of Durood Shareef". (Tirmidhi)<br />
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It is now evident that the recitation of Durood Shareef (Salawat) is in perfect obedience to the Divine Command and in complete conformity with the teachings of Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) of Islam. There is no scope to choose anything else when we have with us the words of Allah Ta'ala and His Apostle, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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Divine blessings on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is the highest and the most meritorious act in our Deen. This "Divine Blessings" is called Durood Shareef.<br />
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When Almighty Allah sends Durood and Salaams upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), He is actually blessing him. When the Malaa'ikah and the Muslims send Durood and Salaams to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), they are actually showing Almighty Allah their respect for the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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Muslims hope that, through the blessings of the Durood and Salaams, Almighty Allah will forgive them of their sins and increase their status in this world and in the Aakirah. The Malaa'ikah hope that Almighty Allah will increase their status.<br />
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Durood is a sure means of Allah Ta'ala granting blessings, peace, prosperity and favours of great magnitude on one who recites Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). The reciter of Durood Shareef receives all the benefits in this world and utmost gain in the next world with addition to the love of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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The invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is styled in Arabic as "Salawat", in Persian as "Durood", and in Urdu as "Salawat-o-Salaam".<br />
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The regular recitation of Durood Shareef on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) lifts up our hearts on to a plane of comprehension where we gaze in our new found peace and moral armour.<br />
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The reciter of Durood Shareef will, after some time, come to realise by himself that it is the spontaneous outpouring of his heart before the Great Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) of Islam, whose love and attachment is needed to get all the present day problems solved and obtain mercy in the next world.<br />
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The more Durood Shareef we recite, the greater the gain and benefit will be achieved in both the worlds. Hazrat Shaikh-e-Akbar Mo'inuddin ibn Arabi (radi Allahu anhu) has stated that, "Those who claim to love and revere the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) should increase their recital of the Durood Shareef in patience and perseverance until, through the mercy of Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), they have the opportunity of witnessing his blessed countenance".<br />
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The special and exclusive aspect of this prayer is that Durood Shareef is immediately accepted by Allah Ta'ala. No one can doubt its acceptance, as Durood Shareef is being recited by Allah Ta'ala too. Not only this, but He has revealed this secret in the Holy Quran by saying:<br />
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Wara fa'na laka zikrah<br />
"Have I not exalted thy name."<br />
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Muslims are a very fortunate people. Allah Ta'ala chose for them the name of Islam as a religion, declared to be comprehensive and final for mankind. The person chose to deliver this message in this specific form and extra-ordinary style of love and hope was the most beloved of Allah Ta'ala and became the Light of Divinity to be shed upon the entire universe. This Light devastated all the domains of darkness and depression. By reciting Durood Shareef (Salawat) we invite Light and drive away all darkness from our inner soul. Our mind becomes soft and love saturated. If there is softness in everything, it tends beauty to it. People become ugly owing to lack of this essential beauty of the inner part of the mind. This ugliness cannot be glossed over by any amount of cosmetics. It is the Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) which works wonders.<br />
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In the same manner, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) taught us Durood Shareef to attain salvation, perfect peace and maximum gain in this world as well as the next. The soul is the soil where the faith of Allah is to be implanted firmly and faithfully which requires continuous recitation of Durood Shareef to thrive and flourish.<br />
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We have been told by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) that Durood Shareef is itself Light and when Light enters the soul every aspiration is achieved and every goal is won. Nothing remains thereafter to worry about.<br />
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1. DUROOD-E-IBRAHIMI<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI MUHAMMADIN KAMAA SALLAITA ALA IBRAHIMA WA ALA AALI IBRAHIMA INNAKA HAMIDUM MAJID. ALLAHUMMA BAARIK ALA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI MUHAMMADIN KAMAA BAARAKTA ALA IBRAHIMA WA ALA AALI IBRAHIMA INNAKA HAMIDUM MAJID.<br />
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"O Allah, let Your Blessings come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious".<br />
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The famous companion of the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), Hazrat Ka'ab bin Ujrah (radi Allahu anhu), narrates that once it was enquired from Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) as to how blessings should be sent to him. The Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) replied that the blessings be said in the manner (it has been mentioned) above, that is, Durood-e-Ibrahimi.<br />
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2. DUROOD-E-NAHARIYA<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SALAWATAN KAMILATAW WA SALLIM SALAAMAN TAAAMAN ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADINIL LAZI TANHALLU BIHIL UQADU WATAN FARIJU BIHIL KURABU WA TUQDA BIHIL HAWA IJU WA TUNAALU BIHIR RAGHAAA'IBU WAHUSNUL KHAWATIMI WA USTASQAAYAL GHAMAMU BIWAJHIHIL KAREEMI WA ALAAA A'LIHI WASAHBIHI FI KULLI LAMHATIW WA NAFSIN BI ADADA KULLI MA'LUMIL LAKA YAAA ALLAHU YAAA ALLAHU YAAA ALLAHU.<br />
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"O Allah! Every moment and in every breath, bestow complete and the best blessings and perfect peace which is endless on Muhammad, our master, and on his descendants and his Companions, and may, for His Sake, all our troubles and tortures be over, calamities ended, and all our needs fulfilled, all our cherished desires attained, and good ends vouch-saved, and clouds are laden with water through the glorious countenance of Prophet. The perfect blessings and peace on the Prophet's House, his Family and his Companions every instance in number equal to the count of all things in Thy Knowledge".<br />
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Durood-e-Nahariya is a great power. If it is recited daily, it will give such strength and power to the reciter that no one on earth will be able to subdue him. It is a grand success in all the affairs of the world. If this Durood Shareef is recited during days of calamities, Allah Ta'ala will help the reciter from the quarters unknown to the human beings. The reciter will be able to cross every barrier of handicap safely and soundly. In every worldly affair, in every trial and tribulation, success will be his net income.<br />
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3. DUROOD-E-FATH<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI WASALLIM WABARIK ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADINIL FAATIHI LIMA UGHLIQA WAL KHAATIMI LIMA SABAKA WAN NAASIRIL HAQQA BIL HAQQI WAL HAADI ILA SIRAATIKAL MUSTAQEEMI SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WA ALA AALI WA ASHABIHI HAQQA QADRIHI MIQDAARIHIL AZEEM.<br />
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"O Allah! May Thy grace, peace and blessings rest on Muhammad, our Master, who opens that which is closed, and closes that which is preceded, who helps truth with truth, and who guided mankind to Thy straight path. May blessings of Allah be on him and his Family and Companions as according to his exalted position befitting his merit and his high rank".<br />
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Actually, this Durood Shareef is in the Holy Quran; but then it was kept a secret. Hazrat Abu-Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu), the first Caliph of Islam, used to recite it daily without fail. Some narrations say that it is because of this Durood that he was awarded the title of "Siddique" which means "Testifier to the Truth".<br />
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Hazrat Abul Muqqarab (radi Allahu anhu) says that a man's total sins will be washed away if he recites Durood-e-Fath for forty days continuously.<br />
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Hazrat Shaikh Muhammad Bakari (radi Allahu anhu) says that the recitation of Durood-e-Fath once a day relieves the reciter from the Fire of Hell.<br />
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Hazrat Syed Ahmed Hillam (radi Allahu anhu) says that Durood-e- Fath was the most favourite routine of Hazrat Ghaus-e-Azam, Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu) of Baghdad Shareef.<br />
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The great Saints also say that Durood-e-Fath is actual and real light.<br />
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Hazrat Sheikh Yusuf Bin Ismail (radi Allahu anhu) says that this Durood Shareef is the greatest mystery of Allah. It brings 100% success and happiness to the reciter. In fact, this Durood Shareef brings prosperity and favour and solves all the complex problems by the Grace of Allah. When a man recites this Durood Shareef, the Angels of Allah surround him, mercy covers him and peace starts descending on him.<br />
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4. DUROOD-E-SHAFI'I<br />
ALLAHUMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIN KULLAMA ZAKARAHUZ ZAAKIRUNA WA KULLAMA GHAFALA UN ZIKRIHIL GHAFILUN.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower blessings on Muhammad and his children whenever he is remembered by those who remember him, and shower blessings on Muhammad and family whenever he is not remembered by the negligent, and grant him peace constantly in abundance".<br />
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This Durood Shareef is called Durood-e-Shafi'i because Hazrat Imam Shafi'i (radi Allahu anhu) used to recite it constantly and he received glad tidings of Jannah in this world. This Durood Shareef is of a very great significance. It brings tremendous prosperity, health, happiness and success in this and the next world.<br />
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Hazrat Allama Sakhavi (radi Allahu anhu) has written in his book that Abdullah bin Abdul Hakam saw Hazrat Imam Shafi'i (radi Allahu anhuma) in a dream after his death and inquired about life after death. Imam Shafi'i (radi Allahu anhu) told him that because of the continuous recitation of the above Durood Shareef, Allah Ta'ala gave him the most exalted position of the highest grade in Heaven and forgave him. Hazrat Imam Muzni (radi Allahu anhu) has also narrated exactly the same story.<br />
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This Durood Shareef is of a very great significance. It brings tremendous prosperity, health and happiness and success in this world and the Aakirah.<br />
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5. DUROOD-E-DAWAAMI<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN ADADA MA FI ILMIL LAAHI SALAWAATAN DAA'IMATAN BIDAWAAMI MULKILLAH.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower blessings on Muhammad, our master, in the number that is in Thy knowledge such blessings as may continue for ever eternal as Thy Kingdom".<br />
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This Durood Shareef is of a very great value. If it is recited only once, it amounts to all the rewards of all the Duroods. By reciting this Durood, one gets peace of mind and success in this world as well as in the next. After reciting this Durood Shareef, the reciter can claim that he has recited almost all the Duroods which are in this world known to the people. During days of upheavals, this Durood Shareef brings relief, success and true happiness. It is mostly the Saints and very pious people who recite this Durood after every prayer. They also recommended this Durood Shareef to all the needy.<br />
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6. DUROOD-E-TUNAJJINA<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA WA MAULANA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI SAYYIDINA WA MAULANA MUHAMMADIN SALAATAN TUNAJJINA BIHA MIN JAMI'IL AHWAALI WAL'AFAATI WA TAQDILANA BIHA MIN JAMI'IL HAAJAATI WATU TAHIRUNA BIHA MIN JAMI'IS SAYYI AATI WATAR FA'UNA BI HAA A'LAD DARAJAATI WATU BAL LIGHUNA BIHA AQSAL GHAAYAATI MIN JAMI'IL KHAIRAATI FIL HAYAATI WABA'DAL MAMAATI INNAKA ALA KULLI SHAY IN QADEER.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower blessings on Muhammad, our Master, and his Family such blessings by means of which Thou may relieve us of all anxieties and calamities. Thou may satisfy all our needs. Thou may clean us of all evils and thanks for which Thou may grant us high position and high rank and status in Thy presence, and Thou may lead us to the utmost limit of our aspirations and capacity in whatever is best in this world as well as in the world Hereafter, as Thou has the full Power over everything".<br />
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This Durood Shareef is always a cure for all calamities in the world of worldly affairs. It was taught by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) himself. To recite this Durood Shareef 70 times during days of calamity, turmoil and trouble, is a must. It works wonders.<br />
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The great Scholar, Saint, Jurist and author, Imam ibn-Faikihani (radi Allahu anhu) says that there was once a pious man called Sheikh Moosa Zareer (radi Allahu anhu). He embarked on a voyage by ship. Due to a heavy storm, the ship started sinking. All the passengers on board started crying and clamouring, but Sheikh Moosa Zareer (radi Allahu anhu) went to sleep. He saw the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) in his dream and the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) directed him and the passengers to recite Durood-e-Tunajjina 1 000 times. Sheikh Moosa Zareer (radi Allahu anhu) got up and started the recitation. As soon as he finished 300 Durood Shareefs, the storm subsided and the ship was saved. The other ship on the high seas sank, but this ship reached its destination safely and soundly. This miracle was a sufficient eye-opener for the members of the ship. It was by the Grace of Allah Ta'ala and Durood-e-Tunajjina that all were saved.<br />
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All the Saints have unanimously given verdict that Durood-e-Tunajjina is the best cure of all ills and all calamities of this world.<br />
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7. DUROOD-E-QURAANI<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI WASALLIM ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI WA ASHABI BI ADADA MA FI JAMI'IL QURAANI HARFAN HARFAN WABI ADADI KULLI HARFIN ALFAN ALFAN.<br />
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"O Allah! Send your blessings and peace on Muhammad, our Master, and on his Progeny and his Companions according to the number of every letter in Quran and let each letter carry thousands of blessings and salutations in it".<br />
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This Durood Shareef is a very sacred one. If it is recited after every prayer, it is said that the reciter will receive the Sawaab equivalent to the recital of the entire Holy Quran. After reading the verses of the Holy Quran, this Durood Shareef should be recited 3 times.<br />
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8. DUROOD-E-SADAQAH<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIN ABDIKA WA RASOOLIKA WA SALLI ALAL MU'MINEENA WAL MU'MINAATI WAL MUSLIMEENA WAL MUSLIMAATI.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy blessings and beneficence on Muhammad, Thy creature and Thy Messenger, and shower beneficence on all men of faith and women of faith, and Muslim men and Muslim women".<br />
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This Durood Shareef is a special one. Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (radi Allahu anhu), a close companion of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), says that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "Whoever does not possess wealth to give in charity, should recite this Durood in his Du'a. It will become a source of (spiritual) cleanliness for him".<br />
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Hazrat Abu Huraira (radi Allahu anhu) says that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "Allah has said, 'If you spend I shall spend on you'". This means that if you spend your money on others - the poor, sick, needy and the orphan - Allah will give you in abundance. But, what if a man has nothing to give in charity? By reading Durood-e-Sadaqah, it will suffice.<br />
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9. DUROOD-E-WALI<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADININ NABI YIL UMMI YI WA AALIHI WABAARIK WA SALLIM.<br />
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"O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad, our chief the unlettered Apostle and his Family Thy favours and thy Salutations.<br />
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Hazrat Shah Wali'ullah Dehlvi (radi Allahu anhu) said that his father commanded him to recite the above Durood Shareef as it was the best one.<br />
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Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu), a close companion of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), has said that if a person recites this Durood eighty times on Friday (after evening prayers), then his sins equivalent to 80 years will be forgiven.<br />
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This is a very important Durood Shareef which brings forth immediate success and satisfaction to the heart and the mind.<br />
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Hazrat Zarar bin Auzar (radi Allahu anhu), another companion of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) says that he used to recite this Durood Shareef and fight with the non-believers. In every battle, he saw that success kissed his feet, and he never lost any battle on any day.<br />
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10. DUROOD-E-ALI<br />
ALLHUMMAJ AL SALAWAATIKA WA BARAKAATIKA ALA MUHAMMADININ NABI YI WA AZWAAJIHI UMMAHAATIL MU'MINEENA WAZURRIYATIHI WA AHLI BAYTIHI KAMA SALLAYTA ALA IBRAHIMA INNAKA HAMEEDUM MAJEED.<br />
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"O Allah! Bestow blessing and bounty on our Prophet and on his wives, who are the Mothers of the Faithful, and on his descendants and on the members of his Household in the manner as Thou conferred blessings on Prophet Ibrahim. Verily, thou art the Praiseworthy and the Glorious".<br />
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Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) said that if any one wishes that he should get the maximum reward for one Durood alone, then he must recite the above Durood Shareef.<br />
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11. DUROOD-E-GHAUSIA<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADINIS SAABIQI LILKHALQI NURUHU WA RAHMATUL LIL AALIMEENA ZUHURUHU ADADA MAMADA MIN KHALQIKA WAMAM BAQIYA WAMAN SAIDA MINHUM WAMAN SHAQIYA SALAWAATAN TASTAGHRIQUL ADDA WATUHEETU BIL HADDI SALAATAN LA GHAAYATA LAHA WALA MUNTAHA WALAN QADAAA'A SALAWAATAN DAAA'IMATAN BIDAWAAMIKA WA ALAAA AALIHI WASAHBIHI WA SALLIMA TASLEEMAM MISLA ZAALIKA.<br />
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"O Allah! Send thy blessings on our Master, Muhammad, whose light was created before anything else in this world and whose appearance became mercy and signal boon for all the creatures, equivalent to all those created previously and hereafter equal in number with the lucky and unlucky ones; and send thy blessing and bounties on him in the number which is impossible to be counted even, and which may be spread all over, and also that kindness and mercy which has neither beginning nor end, and which is always fresh and fine with your kindness, and the same blessings on his Family and Companions permanently".<br />
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This Durood Shareef was very dear and near to Hazrat Ghaus-e-Azam, Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu) of Baghdad Shareef. He ended all his lectures, recitations and writings with this Durood. It is for this reason that it is called Durood-e-Ghausia. It is very sacred, very important, very effective and 100% success.<br />
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The Saints says that if a man recites this Durood Shareef 10 times in the morning and 10 times in the evening, Allah Ta'ala fetches him nearer and nearer and loves him a lot. The reciter becomes a Saint himself. Apart from this, he will be safe from all the catastrophes of the world. The Mercy of Allah will start pouring upon him endlessly.<br />
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12. DUROOD-E-AKBAR<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI WA SALLIM ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADININ NABI YIL UMMIYIL ARABIYIL QURASHIYIL HAASHIMIYIL MAKKIYIL MADANIYI SAAHIBAT TAAJI WAL MI'RAAJI SAHIBIS SARAAYA WAL ATAAYA SAAHIBIL MAKAAMIL MAHMUDI WALHAWDIL MAWRUDI SAAHIBAS SUJUDI LIR RABBIL MA'BUD.<br />
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"O Allah! May Thy grace and peace rest upon Muhammad, our Master, the Prophet of Arabia of Quraish Tribe, of Hashmite Family of Mecca and of Madinah, who is the wearer of the Holy Cap, the one who ascended the Heavens and fought holy wars and achieved boons and bounties, the one who has place of praise and who is in-charge of Kausar Fountain, and one ever-bowed in supplication of Allah (and Allah alone)".<br />
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Hazrat Sheikh Mohi'uddin Ibn-e-Arabi (radi Allahu anhu) popularly known as "Sheikh-e-Akbar" has disclosed a number of benefits of this Durood. It is the most sacred, accepted and appreciated of Durood Shareefs.<br />
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13. DUROOD-E-NOOR<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN NURIL ANWAARI WA SIRRIL ASRAARI WA SAYYIDIL ABRAAR.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy blessings on our Hazrat Muhammad who is light, actual light and mystery amongst the mysteries, and the leader of excellents".<br />
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This is one of the the best Salawat in this world, and mostly Saints and pious religious leaders recite it daily without fail.<br />
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14. DUROOD-E-NABI<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI WA SALLIM WA BAARIK ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIW WA AADAMA WA NUH HIW WA IBRAHIMA WA MUSA WA 'ISA WAMA BAYNAHUM MINAN NABBIYINA WAL MURSALEENA SALAWAATULLAHI WA SALAAMUHU ALAIHIM AJMA'IN.<br />
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"O Allah! Grant Thy blessings and Thy peace and Thy bounty to our Hazrat Muhammad, and on Adam, and on Nuh, and on Ibrahim, and on Musa, and on I'sa, and on those Prophets who were sent during the period between each of them. Blessings on Allah and His peace be on them all".<br />
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15. DAROOD-E-TAIYAB<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIN ABDIKA WA RASOOLIKAN NABBIYIL UMMIYI WA ALAAA AALI MUHAMMADIN. ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIN WA ALAAA AALI MUHAMMADIN SALAWAATAN TAKUNU LAKA RIDAW WALAHU JAZAAA'AW WA LIHAQQIHI DAAA AW WA'ATIHIL WASILATA WAL FADILATA WAL MAQAAMAL MAHMUDAL LAZI WA'AD TAHU WA'AJZIHI AFDALA MA JAZAITA NABIYAN AN QAWMIHI WA RASOOLAN AN UMMATIHI WA SALLI ALA JAMI'I IKHWAANIHI MINAN NABBIYINA WAS SAALIHEENA YAA AR HAMAR RAAHIMEEN.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy beneficence on Hazrat Muhammad, Thy slave and Thy Messenger, the Prophet who could neither read nor write, and on the House of Muhammad. O Allah! Shower Thy blessings on Muhammad, and on his House such blessings as may earn Thy Pleasure, and as may recompensate him as will be goodly need of his merit, and grant him the way of approach and elevate him to the most glorious positions which Thou has promised, and give him on our behalf the most beautiful requital and a reward more excellent than one granted by Thee to any Prophet on behalf of the people, and shower blessings on his brethren from amongst the Prophets and Righteous, O! The Most Beneficent".<br />
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Hazrat Ibn Abi Assim (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said that if any person recites the above Durood Shareef on 7 Friday nights for 7 times, then the intercession of the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is assured for the reciter on the Day of the Judgement.<br />
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16. DAROOD-E-ALFI<br />
ALLAHUMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI MUHAMMADIN BI ADADI KULLI ZARRATIM MAA'ATA ALFIN ALFA MARRATIW WABAARIK WA SALLIM.<br />
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"O Allah! May Thy beneficence be on Muhammad and on the House of Muhammad in a number equal to a million fold of each atom (that is created by Thee) and Thy blessings be, Thy peace on him".<br />
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This Durood Shareef brings immediate success for the reciter and his entire family. It is a cure of all worldly ills.<br />
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17. DUROOD-E-ROOHI<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIM MA DAAMATIS SALAWAATU WAS SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIM MADAAMATIR RAHMATI WA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIM MADAAMATIL BARAKAATU WA SALLI ALA RUHI MUHAMMADIN FIL ARWAAHI WA SALLI ALA SURATI MUHAMMADIN FIS SUWARI WA SALLI ALA ISMI MUHAMMADIN FIL ASMAAA'I WA SALLI ALA NAFSI MUHAMMADIN FIL NUFUSI WA SALLI ALA QALBI MUHAMMADIN FIL QULUBI WA SALLI ALA QABRI MUHAMMADIN FIL QUBURI WA SALLI ALA RAWDATI MUHAMMADIN FIR RIYAADI WA SALLI ALA JASADI MUHAMMADIN FIL AJSAADI WA SALLI ALA TURBATI MUHAMMADIN FIT TURABI WA SALLI ALA KHAIRI KHALQIHI SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA ALIHI WA ASHABIHI WA AZWAAJIHI WAZURIYAATIHI WA AHLI BAYTIHI WA AHBABIHI AJMA'INA BIRAHMATIKA YAAA AR HAMAR RAAHIMEEN.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy blessings on Hazrat Muhammad ever and ever until Thy blessings are to be showered. Grant Thy bounty and mercy on Muhammad until Thy bounty is granted and mercy is showered. The most selected favours on the Spirit of Muhammad amongst all persons, on the name of Muhammad amongst all names, on the heart of Muhammad amongst all hearts. Thy most bountiful favours on the grave of Muhammad amongst all graves, on the tomb of Muhammad amongst all the bodies, on the clay of Muhammad (tomb) amongst all clays. May Allah shower His blessings on Muhammad the best of all that and on the descendants of Muhammad, on the Companions of Muhammad, on the friends of Muhammad, and on all his family members, O! Merciful Almighty Allah and Great Merciful".<br />
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This Salawat is usually recited in the graveyard while paying homage to the deceased. When it is recited, Allah showers His blessings on the deceased. When the sons go to the graveyard they should recite the above Durood Shareef on the graves of their father and mother, and all the parents who have passed away.<br />
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18. DUROOD-E-SHIFA<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI WA SALLIM WA BAARIK ALA RUHI SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN FI ARWAAHI WA SALLI WASALLIM ALA QALBI SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN FIL QULUBI WA SALLI WA SALLIM ALA JASADIMUHAMMADIN FIL AJSAADI WA SALLI WA SALLIM ALA QABRI SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN FI QUBUR.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy blessings on the soul of Muhammad amongst all Souls, on the heart of Muhammad amongst all hearts, and on the body of Muhammad amongst all bodies, and on the grave of Muhammad amongst all graves".<br />
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A poor man complained to Hazrat Shahabuddin Ibn Arslan (radi Allahu anhu) about his illness. The disease was incurable. No doctor or physician could even suggest any medicine for his disease. Hazrat Shahabuddin (radi Allahu anhu), who was a very great Saint, listened patiently to this poor man and then told him to recite the above Durood Shareef. The poor man immediately did so and his illness disappeared so quickly as if it was never present. The poor man gladly returned to his house.<br />
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19. DUROOD-E-INAAM<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI WA SALLIM ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALIHI ADADA IN'AAMIL LAAHI WA IFDAA LIHI.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy blessings and peace on Muhammad, our Master, and on his progeny according to the number of Thy rewards and Thy bounties".<br />
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Those who wish to visit Madinah Shareef and pay respects to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) must read this Salawat for 313 times before going to bed. This Durood is the jewel of all Duroods. Its reward is unimaginable.<br />
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20. DUROOD-E-AWAL<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN AFDALI AMBIYAAA'IKA WA AKRAMI AS FIYAAA'IKA MAN FAA DAT MIN NURIHI JAMI'IL ANWAARI WA SAAHIBIL MU'JIZAATI WA SAAHIBIL MAQAAMIL MAHMUDI WA SAYYIDIL AWWALINA WAL AKHIREEN.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy beneficence on our Master Muhammad, the most favoured of Thy Prophets and the most honoured of Thy chosen persons, whose radiant life is the source of all light and who is the conferee of miracles and conferee of the most glorious place (Maqaam-e-Mahmood), and who is the leader of the previous and the later".<br />
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Those who recite this Durood Shareef reach the first place before Allah Ta'ala. It is for this reason that this Durood is called Durood-e-Awal (First). Those who read this Durood Shareef daily are rewarded abundantly and all their bad habits evaporate. This Salawat fetches the reciter nearer and nearer to Allah Ta'ala and brings forth all kinds of delight.<br />
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21. DUROOD-E-MUQADDDAS<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN HATTA TARDA WA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN BA'DAR RI DA WA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN ABADAN ABADAN.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy blessings on our Master Muhammad, in such a measure that earns Thy pleasure, and shower Thy blessings on our Master Muhammad exceeding that measure which has earned Thy pleasure, and shower Thy blessings on our Master Muhammad forever and forever".<br />
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This is the best Salawat, and if recited regularly, brings one nearer and nearer to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) in this world as well as in the next.<br />
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22. DUROOD-E-TAAJ<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA WA MAULANA MUHAMMADIN SAAHIBIT TAAJI WAL MI'RAAJI WAL BURAAQI WAL ALAM. DAA FI'IL BALAAA'I WAL WABAAA'I WAL QAHTI WAL MARADI WAL ALAM. ISMUHU MAKTUBUN MARFU'UN MASHFU'UN MANQUSHUN FIL LAWHI WAL QALAM. SAYYIDIL ARABI WAL AJAM. JISMUHU MUQADDASUN MU'ATTARUN MUTAHHARUN MUNAWWARUN FIL BAYTI WAL HARAM. SHAMSUD DUHAA BADRIT TUJAA SADRIL ULA NURRIL HUDA KHAFIL WARA MISBAAHIZ ZULAM. JAMILISH SHIYAMI SHAFI'IL UMAM. SAAHIBIL JUDI WAL KARAM. WAL LAAHU AASIMUHU WA JIBREELU KHAADIMUHU WAL BURAAQU MARKABUHU WAL MI'RAAJU SAFARUHU WA SIDRATUL MUNTAHA MAQAAMUHU WA QAABA QAWSAYNI MATLUBUHU WAL MATLUBU MAQSUDUHU WAL MAQSUDU MAWJUDUHU SAYYIDIL MURSALEENA KHA TAMIN NABIYYINA SHAFI'IL MUZ NABINA ANEESIL GHARIBEENA RAHMATIL LIL AALAMEENA RAAHATIL AASHIQEENA MURAADIL MUSHTAAQEENA SHAMSIL AARIFINA SIRAAJIS SAALIQEENA MISBAHIL MUQAR RABINA MUHIBBIL FUQARAAA'I WAL GHURABAAA'I WAL MASAAKINA SAYYIDIS SAQALAINI NABIYYIL HARAMAINI IMAAMAL QIBLATAYNI WASILATINA FID DAARAINI SAAHIBI QABAA QAWSAYNI MAHBOOBI RABBIL MASHRIQAYNI WA RABBIL MAGHRIBAYNI JADDIL HASSANI WAL HUSSAINI MAULANA WA MAULAS SAQALAYNI ABIL QAASIMI MUHAMMADINIBNI ADBILAAHI NURUM MIN NURIL LAAHI YAAA AYYUHAL MUSHTAAQUNA BI NURI JAMAALIHI SALLU ALAIHI WA AALIHI WA ASHABIHI WASALLIMU TASLIMAN.<br />
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"O Allah! May Thy grace and peace rest upon Hazrat Muhammad, our Master and our patron, the Wearer of Holy Cap, the one who ascended the Heavens, the rider of the Heavenly Steed and holder of the Flag of Divine Unity, the remover of calamity, epidemic, famine, disease, and pain. His name is written in Divine edict, exalted authorised for intercession and inscribed in the Tablet and Pen.<br />
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"He is the leader of Arabs and non-Arabs. His body is the most holy, pure, fragrant, full perfected in purity and luminous in the sanctuary of Kaaba and its precincts. He is the sun of the glorious morning light, and the (full beautiful) moon of the dark night, the chief occupant of the highest seat in Heaven, light of guidance, refuge for the creatures, and lamp in the darkness. Of excellent manner, is the intercessor for mankind, one gifted with generosity and magnanimity. Allah is his protector and Angel Jibrael attends on him frequently. The Heavenly Steed is his conveyance and the glorious ascension to Heavens (to meet his Allah) is his last station in his march onwards, his object is to come in the closest company of his Allah, and this object was successfully achieved the point of destination reached and the goal covered.<br />
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"He is the most prominent amongst all the apostles, and the last in the line of the Prophets (no Prophet will come after him. I'sa will come in the capacity of his ambassador), the intercessor of Sinners, Mercy indeed for all the domains of existence, comfort for the lovers and the desired object for the yearning souls, the sun of the gnostics, and the shining lamp for those who travel on the road leading to Allah, the lover of the poor and needy, the leader of the Jinns and all mankind, Prophet of the twin sacred centres (Makkah and Madinah), leader of the two exalted positions (Qiblas, the Kaaba of Mecca and of Jerusalem), our Supporter in both the worlds, honoured with Kaaba Kausaine, the beloved of the two east and the west, the grand father of Hazrat Hassan and Hussain, our Patron and the patron of the Jinns and mankind, father of Hazrat Qassim (his son) Muhammad, son of Abdullah, who is the light of Allah's Light. Therefore, O lovers of light and beauty of Hazrat Muhammad, invoke blessings on him and salute him with worthy salutations."<br />
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If anyone wants to see Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) in his dream, then he should recite Durood-e-Taaj on eleven Friday nights continuously and that too on the advancing stages of the moon. The pre-requisites of the Revision of the Durood are as below:<br />
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a. Make Wudhu.<br />
b. Put on clean scentful clothes.<br />
c. Face the Qibla and recite Durood for 170 times, then go to bed.<br />
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For the sanctity of the soul, one should recite the Durood seven times after Salaatul Fajr, three times after Salaatul Asr and Esha, each day.<br />
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And for overcoming the cruel Rulers and enemies, and to come out of the misery of poverty, one should recite Durood for 40 days continuously, 41 times each day. One who wishes to enhance the avenues of economy in abundance, he or she must make it a routine to revise the Durood seven times each day after Salatul Fajr.<br />
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Besides all this, Durood-e-Taaj is panacea of all the present day ills and will enable the reciter to pass a happy and peaceful life for ever.<br />
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23. DUROOD-E-DA'IM<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLIALA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI MUHAMMADIN SALAATAN TAKUNU LAKA RIDAW WALIHAQQIHI ADAAA'AW WA A'TIHIL WASILATA WAL MAQAAMAL MAHMUDAL LAZI WA AD TAHU WAJ ZIHI ANNA MA HUWA AHLAHU WA AJ ZIHI ANNA MIN AFDALI MA JAZAITA NABIYYAN AN UMMATIHI WA SALLI ALA JAMI'I IKHWAANIHI MINAN NABBIYINA WAS SAALIHEEN.<br />
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"O Allah! Send blessings upon Muhammad and upon his family the mercy which will be for You a pleasure of fulfilment of Your Right and grant him Wasila and the highest position which You promised him and reward him from us what his is according to his status and reward him from us the highest what You rewarded any Prophet, any Messenger, from his Ummat and send Your blessings for all his brothers from the Messengers and pious people".<br />
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The Hadith of Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) says that if a man recites the above mentioned Durood Shareef 7 times, for 7 Fridays, then the mercy of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) will reach him. (The name "Da'im" means "permanent". Thus, this Durood Shareef should be recited by every Muslim permanently).<br />
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24. DUROOD-E-HAQ<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIW WA ABLIGHUL WASILATA AD DARAJATAR RAFI'ATAL JANNAH.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower peace upon our Chief Muhammad and endow him with the means and high status in Heaven".<br />
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This is the highest Durood Shareef and if recited after every prayer and in every prayer, it brings a great deal of reward.<br />
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25. DUROOD-E-RADAWIYYA<br />
SALLAL LAAHU ALAN NABIYIL UMMIYI WA AALIHI SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM. SALAATAW WAS SALAAMAN ALAIKA YA RASOOLALLAH.<br />
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The above Durood Shareef should be read 100 times after every Salaah if possible. Especially after Jummah Salaah, the men should stand together facing Medina Shareef and recite this Durood Shareef with absolute respect.<br />
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The following benefits are derived from reciting Durood-e- Radawiyya:<br />
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1. The reciter is blessed with 300 Mercies of Almighty Allah.<br />
2. Allah Almighty sends peace on him 2 000 times.<br />
3. 5 000 good deeds are written in his Naama-e-Amaal.<br />
4. 5 000 of his sins are forgiven.<br />
5. His status is eleated by 5 000 times.<br />
6. It will be written on his forehead that he is not a Hypocrite.<br />
7. It will be written on his forehead that he is free from the Fire of Jahannum.<br />
8. On the Day of Qayamah, he will be amongst the Shuhadaa (Martyrs).<br />
9. He will gain Barakah in his wealth.<br />
10. There will be Barakah in his children.<br />
11. He will be strong over his enemies.<br />
12. People will have love in their hearts for him.<br />
13. He will see the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) in his dream.<br />
14. He will leave this world with Imaan.<br />
15. On the Day of Qiyaamah, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) will shake hands with him.<br />
16. The intercession of Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) will be compulsory on him.<br />
17. Almighty Allah will be pleased with him in such a way that he will never be displeased.<br />
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26. DUROOD DIDAAR-E-MUSTAPHA<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI WASALLIM WA BAARIK ALA SAYYIDINA WA MAULANA MUHAMMADININ NABIYYIL UMMIYIL HABEEBIL AALIL QADRIL AZEEMIL JAAHI WA ALA AHLIHI WA SAHBIHI WASALLIM.<br />
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"O Allah! Send your Mercy and Blessings upon our master Muhammad who is the beloved and most exalted, and upon his Companions and family."<br />
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The pious people and the Awliya Allah said that whoever recites this Durood Shareef regularly every Thursday night, at least once, then at the time of his or her death, he or she will see the blessed countenance of Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) and when he or she enters the grave, that person will make the Ziarat of Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). They will see Rasool-e-Paak (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) with his own blessed hands taking him or her in their Qabr.<br />
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27. DUROOD SALAATUL SA'AADAT<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA WA MAULANA MUHAMMADIN ADADA MAA FI 'ILMI LAAHI SALAATAN DAAA IMATAM BI DAWAMI MULKILLAH.<br />
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"O Allah! Send Your Mercy and Blessings upon our master Muhammad the number which is in the Knowledge of Allah and mercy forever".<br />
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Hazrat Sayed Ali bin Yusuf Madani (radi Allahu anhu), Sheik-ul-Dala'il, narrated from Imam Suyuti (radi Allahu anhu) that he who recites this Durood Shareef once gets the Sawaab of 600 000 Durood Shareefs. He who recites this Durood Shareef everyday one thousand times, will be blessed in both worlds, this world and the Aakirah.<br />
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28. DUROOD-E-ISME AZAM<br />
ALLAHU RABBU MUHAMMADIN SALLA ALAIHI WASALLAMA, NAHNU IBBADU MUHAMMADIN SALLA ALAIHI WASALLAMA.<br />
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"Allah is the Lord of Muhammad, mercy and blessings upon him. We are the slaves of Muhammad, may mercy and blessings be upon him and Salaams".<br />
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One should make it a habit to recite this Durood Shareef for at least one hundred times daily so that one will be able to see the results of the recitation in this world and in the Hereafter. You will be prosperous and you will never be overcome by your enemies.<br />
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29. DUROOD: VIRTUES OF 1 000 DAYS<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA WA MAULANA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI SAYYIDINA WA MAULANA MUHAMMADIN KAMA TUHIBBU WA TARDALAHU.<br />
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"O Allah! Send Your Mercy and Blessings upon our master Muhammad and upon the family of our master as You love and like for him".<br />
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That person who recites the above Durood Shareef once will be fortunate to be rewarded with virtuous deeds for 1 000 days. Several Angels of Allah Ta'ala keep on writing good deeds for 1 000 days in the person's mark sheet.<br />
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30. DUROOD-E-MALWAAN<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIM MAKHTALAFAL MALWAANI WA TA 'AAQABAL ASRAANI WAKARRAL JADIDAANI WAS TAQALLAL FARQADAANI WABALIGH RUHAHU WA ARWAAHA AHLI BAYTIHI MINNAT TAHIYATA WAS SALAAMA WA BAARIK WA SALLIM ALAIHI KASEERAN.<br />
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"O Allah! Send blessings upon our leader Muhammad as long as there is the interchange of night and day, as long as the morning and the evening follow one behind the other, as long as the night and day repeat themselves jointly, and as long as the two bright stars (of Ursa Minor) remain fixed in their places, send from us our gift and peace on his soul and the souls of his family members and send peace and blessings on him abundantly".<br />
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By reciting this Durood Shareef once, one gets the Sawaab as reciting 10 000 Durood Shareefs. It will take you only 30 seconds to read this Durood Shareef, and you will get the Sawaab for 10 000 Durood Shareefs. By reciting one Tasbeeh of this Durood Shareef 100 X 10 000 = 1 million Duroods! In Ramadaan X 10 = 10 million Duroods!<br />
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FEW DUROOD SHAREEFS FROM DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITIES<br />
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1. Hazrat Royafai (radi Allahu anhu), a very close companion of the Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) has revealed that once Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "There is a Durood which if anyone recites, then I shall definitely come to his help on the final Day of the Judgement".<br />
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That Durood is the following:<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIW WA ANZILHUL MAQADAL MUQARRABA INDAKA YAWMAL QIYAMAH.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower Thy blessing on Muhammad and make him enter the highest place which is the greatest before You on the Day of Resurrection".<br />
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2. It is written in "Bukhari Shareef" that after hearing the prayer call, Azaan, if anyone recites the following Durood then he will certainly receive the Holy Prophet's (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) mercy and assistance on the Day of Judgement.<br />
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In another narration, Hazrat Abu Darda (radi Allahu anhu) says that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) himself used to recite this Durood Shareef after hearing the Azaan. He says that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) used to read this in such an audible voice that those sitting besides him used to hear it.<br />
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The Durood is the following:<br />
ALLAHUMA RABBA HAZIHID DA'WATIT TAAA MATTI WAS SALAATIL QAA'IMATI AATI MUHAMMADINIL WASILATA WAL FADEELATA WAB'ASHU MAQAMAM MAHMUDANIL LAZI WA 'ADTA'U.<br />
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"O Allah! For the sake of this call of prayer and for the sake of this prayer, give Thy assistance to Muhammad, our master, and make him seated on the most exalted place which You had promised, i.e. the Maqaam-e-Mahmood".<br />
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3. Hazrat Saeed Ahmed Savi (radi Allahu anhu) says there is one Durood Shareef which is just like actual light. In fact, it is light in itself. If recited once, the reciter obtains the reward for 100 000 Duroods.<br />
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Whenever a person is faced with trouble, he or she should recite it 1 500 times daily and all his or her troubles are bound to disappear.<br />
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Hazrat Abu Abideen (radi Allahu anhu) says that if a man recites this Durood daily, the love of Allah Ta'ala and a very high position will be given to him.<br />
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Hazrat Shaikh Ahmed Malool (radi Allahu anhu) says that this single Durood Shareef is equivalent to 100 000 Duroods.<br />
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The Durood is the following:<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI WA SALLIM WA BAARIK ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIN NURIZ ZAATI WA SIRRIS SAARI FI SAAA'IRIL ASMAAA'I WAS SIFAAT.<br />
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"O Allah!Send actual blessings and grace on Muhammad, our master, who is light and this secret is spread up in all things in every corner and in every name and fame".<br />
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4. Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu), a companion of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), says that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said that if a man recites the following Durood Shareef once, then for the coming 1 000 days the Angels of Allah Ta'ala will be busy in writing reward for the reciter of this Durood. This Durood Shareef is a very rewarding one. By reciting it only once, the Angels go on writing good deeds in the account sheet of the reciter for full 1 000 days. What a great reward and what a great return?<br />
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The Durood is the following:<br />
JAZZALLAHU ANNA MUHAMMADAM MA HUWA AHLAHU.<br />
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"O Allah! Give reward to our Hazrat Muhammad the reward which is benefitting as he deserves".<br />
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5. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) taught this Durood Shareef to Hazrat Qabisa bin Mukharib (radi Allahu anhu) on a particular occasion. If any Muslim man or woman recites this Durood Shareef once, then Allah Ta'ala opens all the four Doors of Heaven for him. The reciter is at a liberty to enter into Heaven from any door he chooses. Hazrat Qabisa (radi Allahu anhu) used to only recite this Durood.<br />
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The Durood is the following:<br />
ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI SAYYIDINA MUHAMMADIW WAH DINI MIN INDIKA WA AFYID ALAYYA MIN FADLIKA WA ANSHUR ALAYYA MIR RAHMATIKA WA ANZIL ALAYYA MIM BARAKAATIKA.<br />
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"O Allah! Shower your blessings on our Master Muhammad, and his Family, and give me exclusive guidance and shower grace and favours, and spread your kindness on Muhammad and favours on him."<br />
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G. MIRACLES ATTRIBUTED TO READING THE DUROOD SHAREEF AND SALAAM<br />
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1. Once in India an Aalim had passed away and it was observed that for one month sweet fragrance used to arise from his bed and from his entire house. People enquired about this mystery. His son-in-law said that the Aalim used to recite Durood Shareef every Friday night in his house. The fragrance was as a result of the recitation to the Durood Shareef.<br />
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2. In another incident, a calligrapher died. His family members saw him, who was a great sinner, after his death in their dream sitting in Heaven with full pomp and dignity. On enquiry, he said that he gained all these benefits because he used to write Durood whenever the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) used to appear.<br />
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3. Shaikh Zardaq (radi Allahu anhu) says that when the writer of the book of Durood Shareef died, for one month the fragrance of flowers used to arise from his grave.<br />
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4. It is reported in "Rahhatul Quloob" that once there was a Sultan who became very ill. Six months passed by without any cure in sight. A few people went to the Sultan and told him that Hazrat Sheikh Abu Bakr Shibli (radi Allahu anhu) had arrived in the city. The Sultan requested the great Saint to visit and and to make Du'a for his health. Sheikh Abu Bakr Shibli (radi Allahu anhu) visited the Sultan on his request for he knew that the Sultan was very generous to his subjects and that he was also a very pious person. When Sheikh Abu Bakr Shibli (radi Allahu anhu) sat next to the bed of the Sultan, he assured the Sultan that he would recover very soon. Sheikh Abu Bakr Shibli (radi Allahu anhu) then recited a few Durood Shareefs and passed his hands along the body of the Sultan. A few minutes later, the Sultan awoke as if from a dream. He felt as if he had never been sick.<br />
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5. In Egypt, there lived a pious man whose name was Abu Said Khayyat. He used to remain isolated from the rest of the world. After some years, people saw him sitting in the company of a great person, Hazrat Ibni Rashiq (radi Allahu anhu). The people of the town were astonished and enquired about his presence. He disclosed that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) told him in a dream to associate himself with the meetings of Hazrat Ibni Rashiq since in quite a large number of Durood Shareef was recited in his meetings.<br />
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6. One day a person from among the Bani Isra'il passed away. The people refused to bury him. They threw his body on a rubbish heap. They all considered him to be a great sinner.<br />
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At that moment, Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) received the Revelation from Allah Ta'ala, "O Musa! One of my chosen slaves has passed away. The Bani Isra'il have thrown his body on a rubbish heap. Command your people to retrieve the body. Bath him and give him a proper burial".<br />
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What Hazrat Nabi Musa (alaihis salaam) saw that person, he immediately recognised him. Obeying the Commands of Almighty Allah, Nabi Musa (alaihis salaam) then proceeded to give the person a proper bath and burial. Upon completion of this task, he asked Allah Ta'ala the reason for such an unusual command. Allah Ta'ala said: "O Musa! You are correct when you say that this person was a sinner. According to My Divine Command he was entitled to punishment. However, one day, while he was reading the Taurah, he came across the name of My beloved Habeeb Muhammad. He then kissed the name and sent salutations upon My Habeeb. It is due to this action of his, O Musa, that I have blessed him with Jannah".<br />
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7. Hazrat Sufyan bin Aienna (radi Allahu anhu) says that Hazrat Khalaf (radi Allahu anhu) had a friend who was a student of Islamic Law. One day, all of a sudden, he died and Hazrat Khalaf (radi Allahu anhu) saw him in his dream on the same night. It was seen that this student of Islamic Law was sitting on the throne of honour, pomp and dignity, clad in beautiful golden clothes.<br />
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Hazrat Khalaf (radi Allahu anhu) inquired about this exclusive and extraordinary honour. The student said that this was all because of his loud recitation of Durood Shareef at the time when the Prophet's (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) name was mentioned during the tuition of his Islamic Law studies. Allah Ta'ala counted the Durood Shareef as well as the sins. Every Durood Shareef that was recited loudly was millions of times bigger and heavier than all the sins. So the Salawat (Durood) won all this.<br />
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8. Hazrat Abi Sulaiman (radi Allahu anhu) says that he saw his father, who was a great sinner, in a dream after his death. Much to his great surprise, his father was in an excellent position in Heaven. When Hazrat Abi Sulaiman (radi Allahu anhu) inquired about that great reward, his father told him that it was all due to the recitations of Durood Shareef over the name of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) at a time when the name was written in the books.<br />
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9. Hazrat Kaab Ahbar (radi Allahu anhu), a great scholar of the Taurat says: "Allah revealed to Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) saying, 'O Musa, if on this earth there were no such people to glorify and praise Me, I shall not cause one drop of water todescend from the Heavens, and I shall not cause one seed to grow ...' and he mentioned several other things and then said, 'O Musa, do you desire to be nearer to Me than speech is to your tongue, or thought is to your heart, or nearer than your soul to your body, or nearer than your eyesight to your eyes?' Musa (alaihis salaam) replied: 'Yes, indeed, O Allah!'. Allah Ta'ala said: 'Then recite much Salawat on the Rasool Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)'."<br />
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10. It is written in "Nuzhat-ul-Majalis" that a man fell sick and was about to die. He was shivering and fearing the tortures of the grave and the tortures of the Day of Judgement. All of a sudden, a pious man caught hold of his hand and told him that he should be perfectly at ease as the Durood Shareef which he had recited in abundance during his life time is certainly to come to his rescue. The man, thereafter, died very peacefully.<br />
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11. Once, a passenger bus travelling from Mir Purkhas to Hyderabad, Pakistan, collided with a truck loaded with heavy machinery tools. About 120 passengers were travelling in that bus and all but one of the passengers was badly injured. That one man was reciting Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) at the time of the collision. When the journalist and the members of the police team later interviewed this man, he disclosed that he was constantly reciting Durood on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) and Allah Ta'ala saved him. A similar incident took place in a bus travelling from Karachi to Hyderabad.<br />
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12. Abu Hafs Samarqandi (radi Allahu anhu) writes in his book, "Rownaqul Majaalis": In Balkh there lived a merchant of great wealth and substance. When he passed away, his two sons divided his estate among themselves equally. Among the inheritance there were three hairs of Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). Each one took one. The elder brother suggested that they cut the third one in half, each then taking one piece. This suggestion filled the younger brother with distress and he exclaimed, "That shall never be done. The blessed hair of Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) shall not be cut". The elder then suggested, "Will you be satisfied that these three hairs come to you as your portion of inheritance, while I take the rest of the estate?" The younger brother agreed to this with great pleasure and satisfaction. The elder brother then acquired all that the father had left behind. The younger brother had the three hairs. He kept those hairs on his person at all times. Very often he took them out, looked at them and recited Salaat upon the Nabi (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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Not long thereafter, the elder brother had squandered and exhausted all his wealth, while the younger one became very wealthy. After some time the younger one died, someone from among the saintly ones saw a dream wherein Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) appeared to him and said, "If there be anyone with any kind of need, let him proceed to the grave of this person, sit down there and beg of Allah his need". (Qawlu Badee)<br />
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The same story is told in "Nuzhatul Majaalis", but with a slight addition. The story there says that when the elder brother became a pauper and saw Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) in a dream. He complained to Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) of great poverty. Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) told him: "O unfortunate one, you turned away from my hair and your brother accepted them and whenever he looked at them, he recited Salawat on me. For this reason, Allah had made him most fortunate, both in this world and in the Hereafter". When the elder brother awoke, he went forth and became one of the servants of his younger brother.<br />
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13. In "Nazhatul Majaalis", it is narrated that Hazrat Abu Haa'mid Qazwaini (radi Allahu anhu) said: A man and his son were on a journey. On the way, the father died and his face was transformed to that of a swine. The son, seeing this, cried bitterly and prayed to Allah. Soon the son fell asleep and saw a man telling him, "Your father used to consume interest (usury) and it is for this reason you see his face thus. But rejoice for Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) interceded on his behalf because whenever he heard his holy name he recited Salaat on him. Through the intercession of the Rasool (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), he has been made to return tohis original form".<br />
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14. Once while Hazrat Fareeduddin Data Ganj-e-Shakr (radi Allahu anhu) was explaining the excellence of Durood Shareef, a few Faqirs came to him. They told him that they were travelling to perform the Hajj and that they had no money for food and for the journey. The great Saint then offered them a few seeds of eaten dates upon which he recited the Durood Shareef. When the Faqirs looked at the date seeds, they were surprised to see that it changed into pieces of gold.<br />
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15. It is reported in "Al-Qolul Badi" that a lady once approached Hazrat Sheikh Hassan Basri (radi Allahu anhu) and asked him whether it was possible to see her deceased daughter in a dream or not. The great saint ordered her to go home. Before sleeping, she was asked to read four Rakaah of Salaah and in each Rakaah, after Sura Fatiha, she was to recite Sura Kaafirun once. She was told to continue reading the Durood Shareef after the Salaah till she fell off to sleep.<br />
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When she did all this, that night, she saw her daughter in her dream. She was shocked to see her daughter in terrible pain and anguish. She also saw that her daughter was locked by chains of fire and was completely surrounded by fire.<br />
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She told Hazrat Hassan Basri (radi Allahu anhu) about her dream and he advised her to give some Alms. After a few days, Sheikh Hassan Basri (radi Allahu anhu) himself dreamt of a young girl sitting on a throne and wearing a gold crown. When she asked the great Saint whether he recognised her or not, he replied that he did not. She then said: "I am the daughter of that woman who had related to you her dream". Sheikh Hassan Basri (radi Allahu anhu) then told her that according to her mother, she was in the pit of Hell and asked her how she reached that position.<br />
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The girl replied: "O Friend of Allah! About 70 000 others and myself were being punished by Almighty Allah by His Justice. But one day, a lover of Nabi Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) was walking by. As he passed by our graves, he recited the Durood Shareef and then conveyed the Sawaab of the Durood Shareef to us. Almighty Allah accepted the Durood Shareef. As a result of this, all of us who were in punishment were saved and granted Jannah".<br />
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A GOLDEN PAGE OF HUMAN HISTORY<br />
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Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) occupies an exalted, everlasting and the most unique position in the religious history of mankind. Of all the Founders of Religion only Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is the first and the last to claim that the Message which he brought from Allah Ta'ala to mankind is absolutely complete and final, that his dispensation shall remain in force till the end of the world, and after him no Divine Messenger will come to modify, add, subtract or abrogate any of his teachings. In him, the institution of Prophethood attained its full, final and most perfect form.<br />
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History shows that the world from the beginning has not produced any other man who can rival the Prophet of Islam (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) in the field of his teachings, his actions, his deeds or practical way of life.<br />
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It was Hazrat Muhammad's (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) grandest contribution to the elevation of his fellow-men that he re-affirmed the sovereign principle of Monotheism and universal brotherhood of man transcending all barriers that people erect in ignorance and fear. Hazrat Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) arose in the midst of a society that was cruelly barbarious, which had no culture, no manners, no society and no civilisation. Humanity was coming very close to calamity. Imagine the same society is today the noble torch-bearer of a new and excellent civilisation. This is one of the main miracles the Prophet ofIslam (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) performed and world history bears testimony to this truth. In a short span of 23 years he brought under one banner a most barbarous tribe spread over 2 000 000 square miles of a very remote region of the world.<br />
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It is a universal fact that Hazrat Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is the only Prophet in whose honour praises have been sung by all other religious leaders and some have rather recommended to their followers to follow the path of this great Prophet. People like Guru Nanak, the spiritual head of Sikh sect, and George Bernard Shaw, the philosopher, are such personalities.<br />
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Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) accomplished what he undertook in his own short span of life with limited means and all round adversities, trials tortures and tribulations. The task that he accomplished, the work that he did, the manners and the character that he exhibited, and above all, the way in which he completed this stupendous task, is itself a clear proof of his being the last and the living Messenger of Allah whose religion is perfect, character blotless and complete, and teachings marvellous in all respects.<br />
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What he preached appealed to man's reasons and rational faculties rather than to mere sentimentalism, fanaticism, irrationality and superstition. He showed what was crystal clear.<br />
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Although he was apostle, philosopher, reformer, religious head, statesman, orator, commander, soldier, administrator, and the head of state, he never sat an inch above the place where his followers used to sit, or ate a morsel more than his Companions ate or wore what was superior than what others used to wear.He was a selfless and sincere friend, perfect guide, graceful companion, loving teacher, an impartial judge and above all a simple and straight forward person. He sat in such a simple attire and mixed up so freely and simply with all the common people that the foreign delegations visiting his capital used to inquire from others as to who the Prophet of Islam was. Can any head of the state or any religious head in any part of the world boast to possess such an amicable nature? Can any head of state be so courageous?<br />
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History has known many great and glorious civilisations. The main amongst them being the Chinese civilization, Greek civilization, Roman civilization, Marxism and the Imperialistic. None owes its origin and establishment to a single individual. Nor can it be counted as everlasting. Moreover, these civilisations of the world covered a certain field and certain part of the world. All the civilisations were basically collective efforts of many, but Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) gave Islamic civilisation single-handedly for all times to come.<br />
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A GUIDE TO PRACTICAL LIVING FROM THE BLESSEDS LIPS OF SAYYIDUNA RASOOLULLAH (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)<br />
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Read a Hadith and light the way:<br />
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1. I leave with you two things; as long as you hold fast to them both, you will never be misguided – the Kitab (Book) of Allah and Sunnat of His Rasool (Messenger). (Muwatta)<br />
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2. He has tasted the sweetness of faith who is pleased with Allah as Rabb, with Islam as Deen and with Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) as Rasool (Messenger). (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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3. Blessed is he who is guided to Islam, and whose livelihood is just sufficient and who is contented therewith. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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4. Everyone of my followers will enter Jannat (Paradise) except he who refused. He (the Rasool of Allah) was asked: And who has refused (truth)? He said: Whosoever obeys me shall enter Jannat (Paradise) and whoever disobeys me has refused. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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5. The Pleasure of the Rabb is in the pleasure of the father, and the displeasure of the Rabb is in the displeasure of the father. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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6. A man asked: O Rasool of Allah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim): What are the rights of the parents over their children? He replied: They are your Jannat (Paradise) and your Jahannam (Hell). (Ibn-Majah)<br />
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7. No father can give a better gift to his son than good manners.(Tirmidhi)<br />
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8. Let no believing man hate a believing woman. If he hates one trait of her character, he should be pleased with another that is within her. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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9.Whichever female dies while her husband was pleased with her, will enter Jannat (Paradise). (Tirmidhi)<br />
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10. The most perfect of the believers in faith is he who is the best of them in conduct, and the best of you are those who are the best to their wives. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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11. If a young man shows honour to an old man on account of his age, Allah will create for him in his old age someone who will show him honour. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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12. You will see the believers in their mutual kindness, displaying love and sympathy just like one body. When a limb complains, the whole body responds to it with wakefulness and fever. (Agreed)<br />
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13. You shall not enter Jannat until you believe; and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not guide you a thing? When you will do it, you will love one another. Spread (Salaam) among you. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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14. Be not happy over (the sorrows of) your brother, lest Allah shows mercy to the latter and tries you. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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15. The duties of a Muslim towards another Muslim are five: to return his greeting, to visit the sick, to follow the bier of a dead man, to accept his invitation, and to respond to one's sneezes. (Agreed)<br />
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16. Eat together and be not separate, because blessings is only with the united body. (Ibn-Majah)<br />
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17. If a Muslim is afficted with any trouble, continuous pain, anxiety, sorrow, harm, disaster, and even a thorn which he is pierced with - Allah expiates his minor sins thereof. (Agreed)<br />
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18. Allah is not kind to one who is not kind to men. (Agreed)<br />
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19. He who is devoid of kindness is devoid of good. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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20. Be careful of (narrating) traditions from me except what you know. Whoso imputes falsehood to me intentionally, let him then seek his abode in the fire. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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21. When a man dies, all his actions are cut off from him except three: ever recuring charity; or knowledge from which benefit it derived; or virtuous son praying for him. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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22. Whoso interprets the Quran according to his opinion, let him seek his abode in the fire. And in a naration: Whoso interprets the Quran without knowledge, let him seek his abode in the fire. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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23. Whoever guides towards good, will have a reward of one who acts up to it. (Hadith)<br />
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24. The dearest to me among you is he who is the best of you in conduct. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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25. Whoso gives up falsehood which is void, there is built for him a mansion in the corner of Jannat; and whoso gives up dispute while he has right (to it), there is built for him a mansion in the middle of Jannat; and whoso makes his conduct good, there is built for him a mansion in its loftiest part. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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26. One (on the Day of Judgement, before Allah) will not be able to move away until he has accounted for his:<br />
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a. Life, how it was spent,<br />
b. Knowledge, to what use it was put,<br />
c. Wealth, how it was acquired and spent,<br />
d. Body, how it was utilised? (Hadith)<br />
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27. Avoid the seven deadly sins. The Companions asked: What are they, O Rasool of Allah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)? The Rasool of Allah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) replied:<br />
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a. Attributing partner to Allah,<br />
b. Magic,<br />
c. Murder,<br />
d. Usury,<br />
e. Misappropriating that which belongs to orphans,<br />
f. Turning the back on the day of Jihad,<br />
g. Levelling charges against chaste and innocent women. (Hadith)<br />
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28. An honest and trustworthy merchant shall be with the Ambiya (Prophets) and the Martyrs and the pious men. (Hadith)<br />
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29. Hazrat Abu Huraira (radi Allahu anhu) said: O Rasool of Allah! (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) I offer myself. Rasoollulah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) caught his hand and enumerated five advices:<br />
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a. Avoid what is unlawful, and you will be praying more than others,<br />
b. Be satisfied with what Allah has allotted to you, and you will never feel any lack,<br />
c. Be good to your neighbours, and you will attain the position of a Mu'min (Faithful),<br />
d. Choose for others what you choose for yourself, and you will be a perfect Muslim,<br />
e. Do not laugh too much, for laughter deadens the heart. (Hadith)<br />
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30. Be responsible for six things, and I shall be responsible for your entry into Jannat:<br />
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a. Speak always the truth,<br />
b. Fulfil all your promises,<br />
c. Return any article given to you in trust in its proper condition,<br />
d. Guard the secret places of your body,<br />
e. Keep your eyes down,<br />
f. Hold off your hands (from tyranny and wrong doing). (Hadith)<br />
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31. Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) forbade blood sports, like the Bedouins. (Hadith)<br />
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32. Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said:<br />
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a. To gaze at a strange (ghair mahram) woman is the Zina (adultery) of the eyes,<br />
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b. To listen to passion-stirring words is Zina of the ears,<br />
c. To converse with a strange women (and derive pleasure therefrom) is Zina of the tongue,<br />
d. To touch a strange women is Zina of the hands,<br />
e. To walk towards her is Zina of the feet,<br />
f. The heart desires and craves; the sexual organs then either testify to these or deny them. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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33. Allah Ta'ala will not cast a merciful glance towards the person that commits sodomy or anal sex with his wife. (Mishkaat)<br />
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34. (Part of) the beauty of a man's Islam is to leave what does not concern him. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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35. Don't be moved by anger. He (the man seeking advise) then repeated (i.e. his request) several times, but Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: Don't be moved by anger. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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36. Surely (for you) every Tasbih is an act of charity, everyTakbir is an act of charity, every Tahmid is an act of charity, the commanding of right actions is an act of charity, and your sexual intercourse (with you wives) is an act of charity. They asked, (in surprise), O Rasool of Allah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)! Can it be that anyone of us fulfils his passion, and be rewarded for it? Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: Do you see, if you got it (i.e. sexual satisfaction) through unlawful means, would there be sin in it? In the same manner, there is reward for him who performs it lawfully. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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37. Whosoever among you sees an undersirable thing, he should change it with his hand. But, if he cannot, he should do it (i.e. change it) with his tongue. If he is not able to do that even, he should do it with his heart, and that is the weakest of faith. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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38. Whoso kills a sparrow for nothing, it will cry loud to Allah on the Day of Resurrection, saying, O my Rabb! Such-and-such a man killed me for nothing: he never killed me for any good. (Nisaai)<br />
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39. Every good word is charity. (Hadith)<br />
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40. Almsgiving extinguishes the Wrath of Allah. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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41. That a man give a dirham in alms during his lifetime, is better for him than that he should give a hundred dirhams at his death. (Abu Dawud)<br />
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42. Cleanliness is one-half of faith. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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43. To be alone is better that (to have) a bad companion; and a good companion is better than being alone; and dictating the good is better that keeping silence; and silence is better than dictating evil. (Baihaqi; Mishkaat Shareef)<br />
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44. Whoso curses a thing when it does not deserve it, - makes the curse to return upon him. (Abu Dawud)<br />
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45. All sins are pardoned of a Martyr except (his) debts. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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46. I said: O Rasool of Allah! (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) I have so much hair upon my head, should I then comb it? The Rasool of Allah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: Yes, and also do it justice! (Nisaai)<br />
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47. Deliberation is of Allah, and haste is of Satan. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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48. The most hateful of (all) lawful thing, in the sight of Allah, is divorce. (Abu Dawud)<br />
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49. The women who seeks divorce from her husband, without being forced (to it due to unjust treatment), shall not smell the fragrance of Jannat. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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50. I never saw anyone smile more than the Prophet. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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51. No present or gift of a parent, out of all the gifts and presents to a child, is superior to a good education. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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52. The best part of faith is to say, There is no Allah but Allah, and the least of it is to remove all injurious things from the (public) road. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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53. Faith is a restraint against all unjust violence, let no Mu'min commit violence. (Abu Dawud)<br />
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54. Whoso brings up three daughters or three sisters, or two sisters or two daughters, and gives them a good education, and treats them well, and gives them in marriage, for him is Jannat.(Abu Dawud)<br />
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55. Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and free the captive. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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56. There are four qualities which being (found) in any make him a complete hypocrite; and whoever has one of these, has one hypocritical quality until he avoids it: perfidy when trusted, lying when speaking, leaving in the lurch when convenanting, and wickedness when quarrelling. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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57. Every deen has a distinctive virtue, and the distinctive virtue of Islam is modesty. (Malik)<br />
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58. Whoso walks in a path seeking knowledge therein, Allah will thereby make easy for him the path of Jannah. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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59. Whoso goes forth in search of knowledge, engages himself in the cause of Allah until he returns (home). (Tirmidhi)<br />
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60. When the Rasool of Allah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) sent me as a Governor of Yemen, he said: Beware of leading a luxurious life for verily the servants of (Allah) never lead a luxurious life. (Ahmad)<br />
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61. When a servant (of Allah) tells a lie, (his) Angel goes away from him to the distance of a mile, because of the internal commotions of what it brings. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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62. When there are three men, let not two egage in a private discourse without the third, for that may grieve him. (SahihBukhari)<br />
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63. A woman is married for four qualifications: for her wealth, for her birth, for her beauty, and for Deen; but you look out for Deeni women; and if you do it for any other consideration, your hands will be rubbed in dirt! (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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64. Allah is not merciful to him who is not merciful to men. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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65. Whoso shows (a way) to good, shall have a reward like that of the man who does it himself. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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66. Eat and give alms and cloth yourselves without being extravagant or vain. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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67. In his journeys, Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) would remain in the rear, taking care of the weak, and seating them behind him, and he would also pray for them. (Abu Dawud)<br />
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68. A Mu'min does not eliminate, nor curse, nor is he a doer of filthy actions, nor is he an impudent fellow. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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69. He is not a Mu'min who eats his fill while his neighbour lies hungry by his side. (Baihaqi)<br />
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70. Seize five opportunities before the five (calamities): your youth before weakness in old age; your health before your sickness; richness before poverty; your leisure before business; your life before death. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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71. The worst of feasts are the marriage feasts in which the rich are invited and the poor left out. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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72. Send presents to one another, for verily presents take away the grudge of the heart; and let no neighbour despise the present of his neighbour, be it ever so little. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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73. Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) loved an action which could be performed regularly, although it was little. (Nisaai)<br />
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74. Whoso causes (others) to hear (of his virtues) Allah will disgrace him thereby; and whoso shows (himself) off, Allah will humiliate thereby. (Sahih Bukhari)<br />
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75. Whoso holds fast to my example during the corruption of my people, he shall have the reward of hundred Martyrs. (Baihaqi)<br />
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76. He who spends in the Cause of Allah will have his reward seven hundred times. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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77. Avoid all things doubtful for those that are not doubtful, verily truth brings quiet, and falsehood doubt. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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78. Moderation in expenses is half livelihood, and the love of men is half wisdom, and good questioning is half knowledge. (Baihaqi)<br />
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79. There are two traits which are never found together in a hypocrite: good conduct and the understanding of Deen. (Tirmidhi) 80. There is a trial for every people, and the trial for my people is wealth. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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81. The world is a provision, and the best provision of the world is a virtuous woman. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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82. I have left behind me no more greater trial for men than woman. (Nisaai)<br />
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83. No man is alone with a strange woman, but Satan is the third among them. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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84. I asked the Rasool (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) with regard to a sudden glance cast on a woman. He said: Turn away your glance. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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85. My companions are like stars, whosoever (from among them) you (choose to) follow, you will be guided. (Mishkaat)<br />
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86. All actions depend upon its intention. (Sahih Bukhari; Sahih Muslim)<br />
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87. Offering prayer in congregation carries twenty-seven times greater reward that offering it alone. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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88. I am the last of prophets and there will be none after me. (Sahih Bukhari; Sahih Muslim)<br />
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89. When someone makes his Wudhu at home and walks to the mosque with the intention of discharging an obligation to Allah, then each (alternate) step cancels a sin while the other one adds to his virtues. (Sahih Muslim)<br />
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90. Narrate the virtues of the dead and refrain from revealing their sins. (Abu Dawud)<br />
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91. Remember often the terminator of pleasures (i.e. death). (Tirmidhi)<br />
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92. When your good deeds make you happy and your bad deeds make you sad, you have Imaan. (Ahmad)</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-69860163186197283042011-05-09T03:51:00.001-07:002011-05-09T03:51:49.783-07:00The world of the unseen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">The world of the unseen</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243452" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">The Holy Quran – the most accomplished and the final revealed Divine Book has laid great stress on the acquisition of knowledge and it’s blessings, inviting human endeavour in seeking and preserving more and more knowledge for leading a successful life in this world and the Hereafter.<br />
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The very first Revealed verses of the Holy Quran proclaim in an unambiguous manner that the acquisition of knowledge is the most fundamental pre-requisite for survival and development of existence (Wajud) in all its pervasive sense. Says the Holy Quran: “He (Allah the Almighty) taught (man) the use of the Pen (the basic implement in the field of knowledge) and taught man which he knew not (a divine invitation for research and advancement of knowledge so as to lead the life in conformity and obedience to Divine Pleasure).” 1<br />
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At another place it is said: “O my Lord! Advance me in knowledge.”2 These divine Revelations brought in focus the significance of knowledge to motivate and enlighten the human mind to seek more and more knowledge in any conceivably beneficial manner.<br />
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The Holy Quran is a treasure house of Knowledge and Wisdom.It contains references or mentions at more that 800 places relating to knowledge and it’s derivatives, i.e. the innumerable branches of knowledge which continue to grow as the life advances from stage to stage. Similarly, references to “books” and “writing” are at more than 600 places in the Holy Quran. This clearly indicates the divine emphasis on knowledge and its acquisition at all levels of life.<br />
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In a tradition (Hadith), the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has said: “I have been raised as a teacher and an accomplisher of (refined) manners.” 3 The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has laid great emphasis as a compulsive obligation of the Ummah to seek more and more knowledge and brought forth the blissful significance of knowledge. 4<br />
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Hazrat Ali (Karramallahu wajhul Kareem) has said: “The real dignity to men is through learning.” The Holy Quran itself bears testimony to the significance of knowledge when its says that it was on account of his knowledge that Almighty Allah chose Hazrat Talut (alaihis salaam) as the King of the Bani Israel, “Allah hath filled Talut with Knowledge and bodily prowess.” 5 The superiority of Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) – the epitomic symbol of human progeny – over angels (and all the creations) was on account of this knowledge alone. 6<br />
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All these examples illustrate the significance and dignified evaluation of the acquisition of knowledge in the fields of human pre-eminence, viz. the Prophetic assignment, the leadership and Five Regent kingship for guidance the human destining as the Vicegerent of Allah on earth.<br />
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1. Surah Alaq: Verses 4-5<br />
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2. Surah Taha: Verse 114<br />
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3. Ibn-i-Abd al-Birr: Jami bayan al I’lm wa fazlihi, p. 47<br />
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4. ibid., p. 46, 49<br />
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5. Surah Baqarah: Verse 247<br />
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6. Surah Baqarah: Verse 31<br />
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2. THE TWO CATEGORIES OF KNOWLEDGE<br />
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In its abstract sense, there are two kinds of Knowledge (or learning); the one which is taught in Madrasahs, school, colleges and universities (in the progressive order). For a lay-man as well as for the majority of the populace this is what constitutes the knowledge and it is believed to be sufficient to satisfy our material quest and urge in this behalf.<br />
However, there is yet another branch of knowledge which is taught and acquired directly or straightaway through the divine agency, with the functional audio-visual aids, such as books, papers, pens or such-like paraphernalia, needing neither the teaching institutes, such as schools, colleges, universities, etc. nor the professional teachers and degree holders. This is the transcendental or divine sector of knowledge, which in Quranic terminology is known as “I’lm-i-Ghayb” or the “Knowledge of the Unseen” 7 and which constitutes one of the fundamental tenets of Islamic belief. In fact, the belief and unbelief in the Unseen (Ghayb) is the distinguishing mark of a person being a Muslim or a Heathen. 8<br />
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This is the branch of knowledge which is super human in nature surpassing the human intellect as also the five proverbial senses on their own. The Knowledge of the Unseen (I’lm-i-Ghayb) is superior to and dominant over all other knowledge in any field of human activity, defying all methods of imparting and receiving education and knowledge. This is essentially an emblem of Divine Grace bestowed upon the chosen servants of Allah, like the gentle blissful rain showered upon the hearts and minds of the esteemed recipients on earth.<br />
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7. Surah Kah’f: Verse 65<br />
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8. Surah Baqarah: Verse 3<br />
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3. VERSES OF THE QURAN PERTAINING TO I’LM-I-GHAYB<br />
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There are many verses in the Holy Quran in which there is mentioned or reference to I’lm-i-Ghayb (The Knowledge of Unseen). It is clear from these verses that this I’lm-i-Ghayb pertain and belong to Almighty Allah alone.<br />
The following verses of the Holy Quran corroborates this proposition:-<br />
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A. “With Him are the Keys of the Unseen; the treasure that none knows but He.” 9<br />
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B. “I know the secrets of the heaven and earth.” 10<br />
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C. “Say: O Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)! The Unseen isfor Allah”. 11<br />
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D. “The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is asked todeclare: Say, I tell you not that the Treasures of Allah are with me, nor do know on my own, what is hidden (In the Unseen).” 12<br />
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From these verses, it is learnt that the Knowledge of the Unseen (I’lm-i-Ghayb) belongs as His most exclusive supreme prerogative to Allah the Almighty. None on his own, can know the Unseen (Ghayb) unless bestowed by Almighty Allah as a grace (and not as a matter of right to claim).<br />
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A little probe into these verses would reveal that while even the minutest part of the Ghayb remains in the Divine Authority, it is not to be said anywhere that Allah the Almighty does not grant this knowledge even to anyone among his servants nor that the treasure of the Ghayb remain un-bestowed and unshared by anyone else. This the prime point of consideration on which the Ummah must devote thoughtful attention to avoid any pitfalls in assuming or imbibing any self-founded notions of I’lm-i-Ghayb.<br />
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This point is stressed again and again in the Holy Quran:<br />
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A. “He (Allah the Almighty) alone is the Knower of the Unseen; He does not make anyone acquainted with the mysteries except the apostle whom He has chosen.” 13<br />
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B. “Allah will not disclose to you the secret of the unknown, but He chooses of His apostles whom He pleases.” 14<br />
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9. Surah An’am: Verse 59<br />
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10. Surah Baqarah: Verse 33<br />
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11. Surah Yunus: Verse 20<br />
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12. Surah Hud: Verse 31<br />
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13. Surah Jinn: Verse 26<br />
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14. Surah Ale Imran: Verse 179<br />
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4. LEVELS OF I’LM-I-GHAYB POSSESSED BY THE AMBIYA (ALAIHIMUS SALAAM)<br />
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This, however, does not mean that Allah the Almighty restricts and retains the Knowledge of Unseen exclusively to Himself and does not reveal any part of it to any other person. No, not at all. Allah the Almighty has revealed and honoured His apostles as much and as and when He willed, for guidance and enlightenment to cope with the circumstances and situations confronting them viz-a-viz the enemies of Allah, and to fulfill the mission assigned to them. These phenomena have been illustrated at various places in the Holy Quran.<br />
Some of the relevant verses are quoted below:-<br />
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A. Regarding Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) and the Angels, it is said: “He (Allah) taught the names (nature and qualitative attributes) of all the things and placed them before the Angels”. 15<br />
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B. Regarding Hazrat Da’ud (alaihis salaam), it is said, “He (Allah) gave Da’ud power and wisdom and taught him whatever (else)He willed.” 16<br />
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C. In respect of the I’lm-i-Ghayb to Hazrat Sulaiman (alaihis salaam), it is said, “O People! We have been taught the speech of the birds, and on us has been bestowed (a little of) all things.” 17<br />
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D. For Hazrat Lut (alaihis salaam), it is said, “And to Lut We gave Judgement and Wisdom.” 18<br />
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E. About Hazrat Yaqub (alaihis salaam) it was said, “He was, by Our instructions full of Knowledge (and experience), but most men know not.” 19<br />
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F. Hazrat Yaqub (alaihis salaam) himself told his sons about this blessing from Allah thus, “Did I not say to you, I know from Allah that which you know not.” 19<br />
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G. About Hazrat Yusuf (alaihis salaam), it is said, “When Yusuf attained his full manhood, We gave him Power and Knowledge; thus do We reward those who do the right things.” 20<br />
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H. Regarding Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam), it is said, “When he reached full age and was firmly established (in life), We bestowed on him Wisdom and Knowledge.” 21<br />
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I. It is said about Hazrat Khizr (alaihis salaam): “So they found one of our servants on whom We had bestowed Mercy from Ourselves and whom We had taught knowledge (of special significance) from Our Own Presence.” 22<br />
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These verses of the Holy Quran make it clear that Allah the Almighty bestowed the Knowledge of the Unseen (Ghayb) on His chosen servants, but is unfortunate that most people do not know this; on the contrary, even they refuse to believe it without realising the consequence thereof! These pious souls, at times on their own, disclosed this Divine bestowment in order to convince the people and clear their doubts and put them on the right track of faith and Belief.<br />
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J. For example, Hazrat Isa (alaihis salaam) spoke to his followers thus, “And I declare to you whatever you eat and whatever you store in your houses.” 23 (It meant that whatever they had eaten in the houses – within four walls – and whatever they had preserved therein, was well known to the Prophet of Allah.<br />
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K. On another ocassion, Hazrat Yusuf (alaihis salaam) spoke to his fellow prisoners before telling them the meaning of their dreams. He said, “Before any food comes to you, I shall surely reveal to you the truth and meaning of this. It is due to the knowledge bestowed upon me by Allah that I have to reveal to you what you did not know.” 24<br />
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These verses reveal that Allah the Almighty has bestowed I’lm-i-Ghayb to His chosen Apostles. To deny this, amounts to the denial and rejection of the Holy Quran itself. This is not an ordinary or routine knowledge. Elaborate precautionary and protective measures are adopted before such messages relating to the “Unseen” are despatched. Special angels are sent (on earth) who stay around the Apostles, on whom the Knowledge of the Unseen (I’lm-i-Ghayb) is bestowed. 25<br />
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The grant of I’lm-i-Ghayb is admitted by a great honour and whosoever of the Apostles are bestowed this Unique Divine blessing become the holders of great Divine Treasure. However, there is no uniform and set pattern of Divine Message transmitted to each recipient in accordance to their status.<br />
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According to the Holy Quran the status and nature of responsible of the Apostles vary from one to another. “Those Apostles, we bestowed with gifts (endowed with ranks, etc.) as willed by Allah.” 26 Likewise the grant of I’lm-i-Ghayb to Prophets varies according to their nature of assignment relating to their prescribed mission.<br />
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The story of Hazrat Musa and Khizr (alaihimus salaam) so vividly described in the Holy Quran explains this aspect of the proposition. Hazrat Musa met Khizr (alaihimus salaam) and requested him to enlighten him with the specific knowledge which Allah bestowed on him. Hazrat Khizr (alaihis salaam) accepted, but advised Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) to be patient and not to utter any word until he would permit him to do so. Whatever Hazrat Khizr (alaihis salaam) did was beyond the understanding of Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam).<br />
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The promise of keeping silence on events taking place before his eyes was too much for Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) to sustain and at last (he broke the silence) Hazrat Khizr (alaihis salaam) revealed the secrets of the events. Hazrat Khizr (alaihis salaam) did not keep him in his company any more. Details of the story is found in the Holy Quran 27 This clearly shows that the nature of I’lm-i-Ghayb even to Prophets of Allah was not uniform nor of equal measure.<br />
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15. Surah Baqarah: Verse 31<br />
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16. Surah Baqarah: Verse 251<br />
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17. Surah Namal: Verse 16<br />
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18. Surah Anbiya: Verse 74<br />
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19. Surah Yusuf: Verse 96<br />
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20. Surah Yusuf: Verse 22<br />
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21. Surah Qasas: Verse 140<br />
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22. Surah Kah’f: Verse 65<br />
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23. Surah Ale Imran: Verse 49<br />
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24. Surah Yusuf: Verse 37<br />
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25. Surah Jinn: Verse 26<br />
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26. Surah Baqarah: Verse 253<br />
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27. Surah Kah’f: Verse 65-82<br />
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5. I’LM-I-GHAYB OF THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM)<br />
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The Knowledge of the Unseen (I’lm-i-Ghayb) was also bestowed upon the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). This I’lm-i-Ghayb was, in essence, the most revealing and surpassing miracle given to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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This miracle, in it’s totality and persuasiveness, surpassed all miracles given to other Prophets taken together. More or less 124 000 Apostles were raised at different periods of time with some specific knowledge of the hidden realm, i.e. I’lm-i-Ghayb. But the Knowledge of the Unseen bestowed upon the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was limitless in scope and magnitude. This is to say that each and every miracle in the nature of I’lm-i-Ghayb given to different Prophets was also given to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was the epitomic symbol of all the previous Prophets in the past in respect of their qualitative characteristics and quantum of knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. Relating to this bestowment of knowledge and observation upon the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the Holy Quran says: “Allah has sent down to you O Prophet! the Book and Wisdom and taught what you knew not. Great is the Grace of Allah upon you.” 28 In this virtuous essence the Quranic verse asserts that after bestowment of this everlasting treasure of knowledge now there remains no realm of knowledge and enlightenment which is not in the grip of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). This is what the Holy Quran describes as the “Fazl-i-Azim” (The Great Grace) – whatever the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was taught by way of knowledge was taught by Allah the Almighty. 29<br />
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If the teacher says to the pupil: I have taught you to read and you knew nothing before this, then he is justified to make this claim and there is nothing derogatory on his part to make such a claim; it cannot be termed as insolence to degrade the student. But if the student says to his teacher, you knew nothing and it was your teacher who gave you knowledge, then though, this logic cannot be denied. Nonetheless, it demonstrates that the student is guilty of insolence and misbehaviour towards his teacher. Such an example can hardly be traced in the annals of civilised behaviour.<br />
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Whatever the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) knew was through the knowledge bestowed upon him by Allah the Almighty. This being the fact, if before imparting the knowledge through the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah mentioned the state of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam): “You knew nothing of the Book nor of the Faith (Imaan).” 30; it is consonance with the Almighty state of Divine Grandeur. It does not at all behove mortals like us to utter such words in respect of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). This would be downright degrading and insulting the high virtuous status of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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The uncontroversial fact remains that Allah the Almighty granted the I’lm-i-Ghayb to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and if anyone denies and suspects the veracity of this Divine Truth, he is surely guilty of falsehood and diminishing the eminence of Divine Favour. If there be such a one, he ought to be condemned as a blasphemer, worthy of being expelled from the rank and file of Muslimhood. The quality of a true Muslim is that he accepts and believes as true each and every command of Almighty Allah and acts upon it ungrudgingly and unreservedly and induces others to do so.<br />
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The Darbar (seat of pre-eminences) of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is a grand Darbar surpassing the grandeur of worldly kings and monarchs. It is an act of misbehaviour and misdemeanour even to utter loud words in his august presence; such an act causes the loss of other virtuous deeds of a Believer, forfeiting the Divine Grace. There is a stern warning against those who slip away slyly from his assembly without seeking his permission, this amounts to misbehaviour. For them there is stern foreboding of dire punishment on the day of Judgement. It is said: “Deem not the summons of one Apostle among yourselves, like the summons of one of you to another. Allah doth knows those of you who slip away under shelter of some excuse; then those of you who slip away under shelter of some excuse; then beware those who withstand the Apostle’s orders, lest some trial befell them or a grievous penalty be inflicted on them.” 31 We can guess what would be the state of awe-inspiring grandeur of the Holy Company graced by the Holy Presence of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) where even the slightest misdemeanour is caught up as a misdeed inviting punishment from the providence.<br />
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The companions of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used to sit in his presence in due respect holding their breaths and not making any gestures to disturb the dignity of the assembly. They would only utter respectful words like: “O Prophet of Allah! May my parents be sacrificed at the alter of your dignity.” To every question put to them, their reply used to be, “Allah and his Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) know better.”<br />
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28. Surah Nisa: Verse 113<br />
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29. Surah Aala: Verse 6<br />
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30. Surah Nur: Verse 63<br />
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31. Surah Shura: Verse 52<br />
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6. THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF THE GHAYB OF THE HOLY PROPHET(SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM)<br />
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In the light of the foregoing evidence it must be admitted that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was endowed with the Knowledge of the Unseen (I’lm-i-Ghayb) as a Grace from Allah.<br />
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We can examine the issue from three angles.<br />
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A. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was granted this treasure of knowledge directly from the Providence, i.e. without the means of any agency conveying the “knowledge.”<br />
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B. Through the revelation of the Holy Quran which is the Treasure-House of all Knowledge operating in the universe.<br />
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C. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was sent as a “Shahid” (Witness), i.e. a person who is in constant touch will the affairs taking place in the world, examining and analyzing them as an observer with an insight to assess and analyse their influence in day-to-day matters. He thus remained ever aware of the God-gifted vigilance possessing full knowledge as an eye-witness, with powers of Haqq-ul-Yaqeen and Ain-ul-Yaqeen – the faculty of witnessing things with unwavering faith and certitude.<br />
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By examining the Holy Prophet’s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Knowledge of the Unseen under the first view-point, viz. the bestowment of I’lm-i-Ghayb directly from Allah the Almighty, we might refer to the following verses of the Holy Quran:-<br />
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A. “These are some of the stories of the Unseen which We haverevealed to you, O Prophet!” 32<br />
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B. “Such is one of the stories of what happened Unseen which We revealed by inspiration unto you.” 33<br />
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C. “The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) does not withhold grudgingly a knowledge of the Unseen.” 34<br />
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Examining the Knowledge of the Unseen of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) from the second point of view, the following verses of the Holy Quran are enough to open our eyes:-<br />
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A. “And We have sent down to you the Book explaining all things, a Guide, a Mercy and Glad Tidings to Muslims.” 35<br />
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B. “The Quran is not a tale invented, but a confirmation of what (went) before it – a detailed exposition of all things.” 36<br />
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C. “Nothing We have omitted from the Book.” 37<br />
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D. “Surely there has come to you from Allah a Light and a Perspicuous Book.” 38<br />
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E. “Nor is there ought of the Unseen, in Heaven, or earth butit is recorded in the Clear Book.” 39<br />
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F. “There is no grain in the darkness (or depth) of the earth,nor anything, fresh or dry, (green or withered), but is inscribed in a record clear.” 40<br />
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It is seen that in these verses, first there is the mention of the Holy Quran being the Kitab-i-Mubeen – the Book Manifest making everything clear, without even the minutest part remaining under any shadow of doubt or omitted. It is worth observing that the Book manifest contains the mention of all things (with all their attributes), under the sun. Now just imagine what shall be the expanse and depth of the knowledge of the Person on whom the Book was revealed. Surely each and everything mentioned in the Book must have been in full view of the recipient. The phenomena must be pondered over in a most dispassionate and open-minded manner without casting any aspersions over the Divine bestowment on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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Examining the Knowledge of the Unseen possessed by the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) as a SHAHID or witness to all affairs, the following verses carry us to the visionary world of enlightenment where we stand completely wonder-struck at the very idea of the extent of the knowledge which Allah the Almighty revealed to him so as to make him the true representative of Divine rights, not alone on this earth, but even forces of heavenly kingdom operating at the present moment as well as that would take place in the universe and the Hereafter. It is but essential that we should bow our heads and accept the truth of Divine assertions, and spare ourselves the repercussions, should any shade of wavering creep our mind and vision. It is beyond our capacity to guess the extent of Knowledge of the Unseen (I’lm-i-Ghayb) bestowed upon the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) by Almighty Allah. Only Allah knows that He has bestowed upon His beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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A. “Surely We sent you as a Witness, as a Bringer of Glad Tidings and as a Warner.” 41<br />
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B. “And We shall bring you as a Witness against the people.” 42<br />
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C. “Surely we have sent to you (O men!) an Apostle to be a Witness concerning you.” 43<br />
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D. “And one day We shall raise from all peoples a Witness against them from among themselves and We shall bring as witness against them from among themselves and We shall bring you as a Witness against them. 44<br />
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From these verses it is clear that on the day of Judgement not only the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) shall be a Witness over his own Ummah, but shall also testify before Almighty Allah on behalf of the peoples of other Prophets. Now this testimony or evidence can only be given by the person who is an eye-witness to all events and incidents under scrutiny on the Day of Judgement.<br />
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This, in other words, means that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is fully informed and kept in touch with all those events which he shall be witness to. Incidently, this also means that he is keeping watch over our deeds and misdeeds at all times. We should therefore beware of our activities lest any of them displeases or grieves him.<br />
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This fact is further corroborated by the (under noted) traditions (Ahadith) of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam):-<br />
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A. In one tradition it is said: “As I see in front of me, so I see things clearly behind me.” 45<br />
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B. In the second tradition the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said: “I saw Prophet Musa (alaihis salaam) in the valley of Azraq, while passing from Mecca to Madina. He was reciting Talbiah. On another ocassion, I saw Prophet Yunus (alaihis salaam) wearing a long woollen overcoat and riding a red camel.” 46<br />
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C. In the third Tradition, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is described witnessing Paradise and Hell. 47<br />
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D. From the fourth Tradition it is learnt that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) knows each inmate by name going in the Paradise or in the Hell. 48<br />
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E. From the fifth Tradition, it is learnt that when a man enquired from the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) whether he would go into Jannah or Jahannam, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) replied without a moment’s pause that, “You shall go to Jahannam.” 49<br />
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F. The sixth Tradition says: “My entire Ummah was presented before me with each individual’s scroll of deeds, good as well as bad.” 50<br />
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G. In the seventh Tradition, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: “One night, my Ummah was presented before me at my Hujrah and I know each of them as clearly as anyone knows his colleague.” 51<br />
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At one place in the Holy Quran, it is said: “Does he possess the Knowledge of the Unseen that he sees the dead?” 52 It is understood from this verse that only such a person possesses I’lm-i-Ghayb as is capable of seeing things beyond normal reach in terms of time and space. At various places in the Holy Quran, the transcendental power of witnessing things by the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has been described. 53 The truth is that when a Chosen Friend of Allah has seen Allah, nothing remains hidden from him. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “I saw Allah the Almighty. He placed His Hand on my back. I felt the coolness in my breast. Within an instance everything became visible clear before me and I recognised everyone.” 54<br />
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32. Surah Hud: Verse 49<br />
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33. Surah Yusuf: Verse 102<br />
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34. Surah Takweer: Verse 24<br />
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35. Surah Nahl: Verse 89<br />
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36. Surah Yusuf: 111<br />
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37. Surah An’am: Verse 38<br />
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38. Surah Maida: Verse 15<br />
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39. Surah Nam’l: Verse 75<br />
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40. Surah An’am: Verse 59<br />
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41. Surah Fatah: Verse 8<br />
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42. Surah Nisa: Verse 41<br />
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43. Surah Muzammil: Verse 15<br />
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44. Surah Nahl: Verse 89<br />
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45. Muslim Shareef, vol.2, p. 116<br />
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46. Ibn-i-Majah, pp. 20, 208<br />
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47. Muslim Shareef, vol.2, p. 180<br />
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48. Miskhat Shareef, p. 19<br />
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49. Bukhari Shareef, vol.3, p. 855<br />
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50. Muslim Shareef, vol. 1, p. 207; Musnad-i-Ahmad; Ibn-e-Maja<br />
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51. Ref: Anba al-Mustafa, p. 19; ref: Tibrani<br />
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52. Surah Najam, Verse 35<br />
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53. Surahs Mujadilah: Verse 7; Surah Ibrahim: Verse 19; SurahBaqarah: Verses 243 & 258; Surah Nur: 41; Surah Feel.<br />
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54. Tirmizi Shareef; Miskhat Shareef, Karachi, p. 72<br />
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7. THE PROPHET (SALLAL LAAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM) ALSO DISTRIBUTEDPORTIONS OF HIS I’LM-I-GHAYB TO HIS SERVANTS<br />
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So far we have been discussing the vast expanse and depth of the Holy Prophet’s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) knowledge and meditative understanding of the cosmic forces operating in the universe together with the super human forces operating in the universe with super human visual insight of the Unseen as a special gift from the Divine Grace, transcending and surpassing human intellect, unmatched in the entire history of mankind.<br />
We are apt to feel and think if the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) kept the whole repository of these God-gifted treasures, of the knowledge, particularly relating to the Unseen confined to himself alone or he also, as charitable gesture, passed on some part of it to his devotees who were eager and capable to receive and preserve the rare and priceless beneficence from Almighty Allah.<br />
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It is learnt from different Traditions of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that he not only favoured his devotees and admirers with this rare and Divine gift, but did so in a greater and open-hearted manner, taught them how communion with Divinity may be maintained and carried forward as the intellect advances and progresses in the realm or history. This is an expression of Divine Dispensation of charity among the fellow beings, the humanity at large for whose benefit the vast universe has been created.<br />
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A. This is what the well-known and famous devoted Companion of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Abu Zarr Ghaffari (radi Allahu anhu) has to say in this respect, “The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not leave this material world without telling us in effect that there is not a single birdflying in the atmosphere about which he left anything unsaid.” 55<br />
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B. Another companion, Hazrat Huzaifa (radi Allahu anhu) reports, “Only the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) stood amongst us (to deliver a sermon) and disclosed before us every detail of events that were to take place that moment onward till the Day of Judgement; he left nothing. Anyone who could retain in his memory remembered it; and the one who forgot it, could not revive it afterwards.” 56<br />
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C. It is reported in the Tradition: “The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not leave the world without telling the description of every disrupter (creating disturbance on earth) till the coming of the Day of Resurrection; everything, i.e. his name, his father’s name and the name of the tribe or clan to which he belonged.” 57<br />
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D. The Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadaan. Before the fighting (Jihad) started, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) went over the field and disclosed the identity of the enemies of Islam and indicated by placing his hand at different spots and telling “here so and so will be slain.” When the battle was over, it was discovered that each and every person about whom the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had indicated, was found at the very spot lying dead, neither inch more or less. 58<br />
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E. There is a lengthy Tradition (Hadith) of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which is an eye-opener for any sceptic who entertained misgivings about the truth of the Holy Prophet’s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Knowledge of the Unseen. It is reported by Hazrat Anas bin Malik (radi Allahu anhu), who says: “After the decline of the sun (noon) the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) came out of his Hujrah, and led the Zohr Prayer. After completing the prayer the Holy Prophet mounted the pulpit and delivered the sermon about the Day of Judgement and the big events that will take place before the advent of the Day. Then addressing the companions he asked them if any one of them had any question to ask from him. He proceeded, ‘I swear in the name of Allah, there is nothing that you would ask me and I will not answer it (no query, whatever its nature shall remain unanswered), so long as I am here.’” Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) reports that on hearing this the companions burst in tears, (for it forbode the grave tidings of his leaving the world). But the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) continued, saying again and again: “Ask me. Ask me (as none after me will tell you).” 59<br />
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The following verse of the Holy Quran bears testimony to his truth: “The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) does not withhold grudgingly a Knowledge of the Unseen.” 60 It amounted to saying, “whatever you ask will be answered and whatever you will require, shall be granted.”<br />
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The insistence of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on oath in the Name of Allah and urging the audience again and again to ask and enquire about anything indicates beyond a shadow of doubt that by the Grace of Almighty Allah, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was endowed with the Knowledge of the Unseen and was extremely generous to satisfy every enquirer in his quest for knowledge including the Unseen.<br />
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An Arab Scholar, Shaikh Ahmad bin Muhammad Al-Siddique Al-Ghamari Al-Hasani has written a very learned book entitled “Motabiqa al-Ikhtia’at al-Asriya.” (Mufti Ahmad Mian Barkati has translated this book in Urdu with the title “Islam aur Asri Eijadaat” printed and published at Lahore in 1980). In this book the learned scholar has collected forebodings of the Unseen, which the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has disclosed on various ocassions. One is explicably amazed and wonderstruck while going through these details how gracefully the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was honoured by Allah the Almighty about even the minutest details of the Unseen. It appears that the past, the present and the future lay clear before the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) like a mirror. Why this should not be so! because the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has himself said: “The keys of the Unseen were brought before me and placed over my hand.” 61<br />
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Thus the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was made the key Bearer (Owner) of the treasures of the earth, 62 because one who possesses the keys, enjoys the right of possession too. This however does not mean that Allah the Almighty has divested himself of the Divine Powers of the Unseen. On the contrary, it indicates the Absolute Authority and Power of Allah even to bestow any one of His Choice anything as He pleases. It also demonstrates how much Allah has favoured and honoured the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)! These are, in fact, the keys with which the hidden meanings and interpretations of the Holy Quranic treasures are opened. The Holy Quran as the Divine Book, we all see and recite, but whatever the Prophetic Vision observes behind the contents of words and letters we cannot even imagine and visualize with our limited blurred vision of intellect.<br />
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I might refer to but one verse of the Quran: “Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies of Allah.” 63<br />
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In this verse the word “power” seems to denote nothing in particular, i.e. weapon or means to subdue the enemy, but when the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) lifts the veil from the word “power” then the human wisdom simply gets perplexed to the extreme, as the real significance, as expressed and stressed by the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is definitely beyond the reach of human intellect. Expressing the real significance of the word “power”, he said: “Beware this power is Rami! Beware this power is Rami! Beware this power is Rami!” 64<br />
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In the Arabic language, the word “Rami” means to throw or strike. One of the important ritual observance during the course of hajj, is to throw small stones at the Satan which ritual is known as “Rami.” In this Hadith (Tradition) the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) meant all such weapons which demand throwing or hurting from a distance at the enemy. The simplest form of this “throw” is by the hands with as much power as one is capable of, and this power is in the hands of those nations in possession of those weapons, especially firing cannon shells, hurting missiles, rockets or even bombs of any description. All these weapons are thrown at the enemies from a distance and these are the secrets of “power.” If you refer to Ahadith (Traditions) you will discover an ocean of the Knowledge of the Unseen spring up from its bottom.<br />
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55. Anba al-Mustafa, p. 8 ref: Musnad-i-Ahmad and Tabaqat-i-Ibn-i-Sa’ad<br />
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56. Anba al-Mustafa, p. 7 ref: Bukhari, Muslim and Musnad-i-Ahmad<br />
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57. Miskhat Shareef, Bab al-Fitan<br />
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58. Muslim Shareef, Kitab al-Jihad, vol. 2<br />
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59. Bukhari Shareef, Kitab al-E’tisaam, vol. 3, p. 855<br />
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60. Surah Takweer: Verse 24<br />
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61. Bukhari Shareef, p. 848 and Muslim Shareef, vol. 2, p. 116<br />
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62. Bukhari and Muslim Shareef<br />
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63. Surah Anfal: Verse 60<br />
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64. Muslim Shareef, vol. 2, p. 143<br />
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8. CONCLUSIVE FACTS CONCERNING I’LM-I-GHAYB<br />
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From what has been discussed with apparent justification and presentable conviction, the following broad basic realities about the Knowledge of the Unseen must be borne in mind to avoid any pitfalls from any biased and intense quarters in this behalf.<br />
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A. This first thing to be noted in this connection is that the “Unseen” is a reality, concrete and irrefutable.<br />
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B. That the “I’lm-i-Ghayb” or the “Knowledge of the Unseen” belongs exclusively to Allah the Almighty as His Exclusive Divine Prerogative, none having any share in it, or any power to controvert and refute His Exclusive Domain. His knowledge is total.<br />
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C. Allah the Almighty bestows this Knowledge of the Unseen (I’lm-i-Ghayb) to his chosen servants.<br />
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D. Allah the Almighty has granted this Knowledge of the Unseen to the Apostles and Prophets.<br />
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E. Allah the Almighty has granted this Knowledge of the Unseen to the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).<br />
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F. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) bestowed this Knowledge of the Unseen (I’lm-i-Ghayb) to his companions who in turn passed this knowledge to the qualified persons who were entrusted with the mission to propagate the Religion of Allah to succeeding generations.<br />
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No doubt, the great poet philosopher of Islam, Allama Iqbal, has aptly summed up the illustrious personality of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in one of his beautiful couplets:<br />
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“Lauh bhi tu, Qalam bhi tu, tera wajud Al-KitabGhumbad-e-Abgina rang tere muheet mein habab”<br />
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“You are O Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) theScroll (of human destiny), you are the pen of Divine(with powers) to scribe and delineate the affairs of the universe, you are the personification of the Book of Allah.This vast glassy canopy (the sky) is not more than a bubblein the vast ocean of your August Knowledge.”</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-74107484347455163092011-05-09T03:50:00.000-07:002011-05-09T03:50:01.462-07:00Closeness to allah almighty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">Closeness to allah almighty</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243446" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">It should be the desire of every Muslim to draw nearer and closer to Almighty Allah the most compassionate and the most merciful. By drawing closer and near to Allah we gain his help in every aspect of our lives in this world and to be merciful to us so that we may gain mercy in the hereafter in order to enter Jannah in the next world.<br />
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When we call upon him he would answer our calls and when we ask of him for anything he would give it to us and when we draw nearer to him then our sincerity and intentions will enable us to become closer to him.<br />
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So we should strive to draw nearer to Allah, the Glorified the Exalted, who is the majesty of honour and generosity and the giver of peace, the most high and the most honoured.<br />
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So what can we do to draw closer to him? The following are 10 steps for us to draw closer to our Almighty Allah:<br />
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1. Fulfilling obligatory duties and abstaining from prohibited matters<br />
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The Prophet (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) has guided us. And Allah, the Glorified and the Exalted, has guided us how to draw near to Him. As He said According to Hadith Qudsi:<br />
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“Whoever draws near to Me among those drawn near by fulfilling what I have made obligatory on them….<br />
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You do not draw near to Allah except by fulfilling the obligatory duties which Allah has made obligatory on you; (that is) the obligatory duties from the obligatory duties (Faraid) such as Prayers, and Zakat (obligatory charity), and Hajj, and Fasting and being good to Parents and all these obligatory duties on you draw you near to Allah, the Glorified and the Exalted. And the faraid (obligatory duties) are the first things that draw you near to Allah. You do not reach the door of nearness nor do you reach to the presence of nearness except by fulfilling the obligatory duties. This is the first thing that draws you near to Allah, the Glorified and the Exalted, and you are in His Presence.<br />
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So the first thing we need to do is fulfil ALL of our obligatory duties and abstain from that which Allah and his messenger have forbidden us from.<br />
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2. Nawafil prayers (superogatory prayers)<br />
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Allah says in Hadith Qudsi:<br />
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….and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing Nawafil (voluntary deeds) until I love him, so I become his sense of hearing with which he hears, and his sense of sight with which he sees, and his hand with which he grips, and his leg with which he walks; and if he asks Me, I will give him, and if he asks My Protection, I will protect him…” [Bukhari]<br />
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A Source of Elevation for you<br />
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The Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wasallam) said: “Ask (anything).” Rabi’ah said: “I ask of you to be your companion in paradise.” The Prophet said: “Anything else?” Rabi’ah said: “That is it.” The Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wasallam) said to him: “Then help me by making many prostrations (i.e., supererogatory prayers).” [Muslim]<br />
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Tahajjud<br />
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Allah Most High said, “Establish worship at the going down of the sun until the dark of the night, and (the recital of) the Qur’an at dawn. Lo! (the recital of) the Qur’an at dawn is ever witnessed. And some part of the night awake for its recital, as voluntary worship for you. It may be that your Lord will raise you to a praised estate.” [Qur’an, 17: 78-79]<br />
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Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said, “The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer.” [Muslim]<br />
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Abu Umama al-Bahili (Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said, “Hold fast to night prayer, for it was the way of the righteous before you, a way of drawing closer to your Lord, an expiation for wrong deeds, and a shield from sin.” [Tirmidhi, and others] In some narrations, there is an addition, “And it repels sickness from the body.”<br />
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And because night vigil time is the best of times for voluntary worship and prayer, and the closest a servant is to his Lord.<br />
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So let us make the habit of reading as many Nawafil prayers as we can for more prayers means more prostrations and one is truly the closest to Allah in prostration.<br />
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….bow down in prostration and bring yourself the closer (to Allah).” (96:19)<br />
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3. Zikr (remembrance of Allah) and glorification of Allah<br />
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“…Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (13:28)<br />
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Remembrance of Allah indeed is the greatest virtue.(29:46).<br />
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O ye who believe, remember Allah much. And glorify Him morning and evening (33:42-43)<br />
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Remembrance of Allah is the foundation of all good deeds. Whoever succeeds in it is blessed with the close friendship of Allah. That is why the Prophet, peace be upon him, used to make remembrance of Allah at all times. When a man complained, “The laws of Islam are too heavy for me, so tell me something that I can easily follow,” the Prophet told him, “Let your tongue be always busy with the remembrance of Allah.” [Ahmad].<br />
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Remembrance of Allah the best of deeds<br />
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The Prophet, peace be upon him, would often tell his Companions, “Shall I tell you about the best of deeds, the most pure in the sight of your Lord, about the one that is of the highest order and is far better for you than spending gold and silver, even better for you than meeting your enemies in the battlefield where you strike at their necks and they at yours?” The Companions replied, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah!” The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “Remembrance of Allah.” (Tirmidhi,Ahmad)<br />
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Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “The similitude of one who remembers his Rubb and one who does not remember Him, is like that of the living and the dead.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Zikr can be done anywhere and anytime<br />
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A person may ask, ‘How can we do Zikr all the time whilst we have so many things to do in life such as we go to work, feed the family, pay bills, etc.? Well, the answer to this is that, firstly, it is the Sunnah of Allah’s Messenger to work and feed the family which is rewarded by Allah and, secondly, that when a person is working or at school or wherever a person may be this does not mean that he should stop remembering Allah while he is working, while he is serving his customers or while he is programming his computer.<br />
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In fact the heart of the believer should be attached to Allah’s remembrance throughout his day to day activities such that he protects himself from falling in love with the materials and temptations of this world and that his love for Allah and his Messenger becomes stronger and stronger as time goes by. When a person begins to remember Allah all the time it is then that he becomes conscious of his actions.<br />
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Remember: in a place where people are oblivious to dhikir, remembrance of Allah is like being steadfast in jihad, when others are running away. (Targhib, p. 193, vol. 3 ref. Bazar and Tibrani)<br />
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“… And the men and the women who remember Allah much with their hearts and tongues. Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward (i.e., Jannah).” (33:35)<br />
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4. Calling upon Allah in Dua (supplication)<br />
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Allah the most compassionate says in the Holy Quran, “Call on Me. I will answer your prayer, but those who are too arrogant to serve me will surely find themselves humiliated in Hell” (40:60).<br />
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Allah the Exalted, has said: “And your Lord says: Pray unto me: and I will hear your prayer” (Quran 40:60),<br />
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“Call upon your Lord Humbly and in secret” (Quran 7:55),<br />
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“When My servants question thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calleth on Me” (Quran 2:186),<br />
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“Is not He (best) who listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on Him, and who relieves its suffering.” (Quran 27:62)<br />
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Dua’s are never wasted<br />
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Aisha radhiallaahu anha said, “No believer makes Dua and it is wasted. Either it is granted here in this world or deposited for him in the Hereafter as long as he does not get frustrated.”<br />
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Allah’s anger at those who don’t make dua<br />
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In fact, it is even wrong to never make Dua, “Whosoever does not supplicate to Allah, He will be angry with Him.” [Saheeh Jaami`as-Sagheer #2414]<br />
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Dua is a weapon for the believers<br />
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Rasullullah is reported to have said, “Dua is the weapon of a Muslim”.<br />
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Dua for ones brother in his absence<br />
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“The supplication that gets the quickest answer is the one made by one Muslim for another in his absence.” [Abu Daw'ud and Tirmidhi]<br />
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So let us build a close relationship with Allah by making much dua to him. He loves it when his slave calls upon him and it angers him if his slave does not call upn him.<br />
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Let us have full hope that our dua’s will be accepted and if you think they won’t they know Allah is keeping the rewards for you in the hereafter and those rewards are so great that one would wish that none of there duas were excepted in this world just so that one can gain all the rewards for their duas in the next world.<br />
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5. Building a close relationship with the Qur’an<br />
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Recite the Holy Qur’aan as much as we can for It will come as an intercessor for its reciter’ on the Day of Judgement [Muslim]<br />
Learn the Qur’an and recite it, because the example of one who learns the Qur’an, reads it and recites it in Tahajjud is like an open bag full of musk whose fragrance permeates the entire place. And the person who has learnt the Qur’an but sleeps while the Qur’an is in the heart is like a bag full of musk but with its mouth closed.<br />
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Virtues of reciting the Qur’an<br />
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“Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah will receive a hasanah (good deed) from it (i.e. his recitation), and the hasanah is multiplied by ten. I do not say that Alif-Laam-Meem is (considered as) a letter, rather Alif is a letter, Laam is a letter, and Meem is a letter.” [At-Tirmidhi, Ad-Darimi]<br />
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“There is no envy (acceptable) except in two (cases): a person whom Allah has given the Qur’an and recites it throughout the night and throughout the day. And a person whom Allah has given wealth, that he gives out throughout the night and throghout the day.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]<br />
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It was narrated that Abdullah ibn Mas’ud said: Whoever reads Tabarakallahi Biyadihil Mulk [i.e. Surah al-Mulk] every night, Allah will protect him from the torment of the grave. At the time of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) we used to call it al-mani’ah (that which protects). In the Book of Allah it is a surah which, whoever recites it every night has done very well. (an-Nasa’i)<br />
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Abdullah Ibn ‘Abbas and Anas Ibn Malik (Ra) reported that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, ‘Whoever recited Surah Zilzilah (99) would get the reward of reciting half the Qur’an. Whoever recited Surah al Kaafirun (109) would get a reward as if reading a quarter of the Qur’an. Whoever recited Surah al Ikhlas (112) would get a reward as if reading one third of the Qur’an’. (At-Tirmidhi 2818/A)<br />
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Reading, understanding and implementing the Qur’an in our daily lives<br />
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The virtues of reciting the Qur’an are too numerous to list. In order to get closer to Allah we need to recite the Qur’an, understand it and implement it in our daily lives.<br />
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We should make a target of reading at least a chapter a day. If one can’t manage that then at least half a chapter. If one still can’t manage that then recite at least quarter of a chapter or even a page a day. However much we can manage we should try to recite each day with its meanings and implement what we learn into our daily lives.<br />
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Reading a little each day is better than reciting a lot once in a while. We should build a close relationship with the Qur’an which is in fact building a close relationship with Allah!<br />
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“Verily Allah raises nations by this book (the Qur’an) and puts down (i.e. destroys) others by it.” [Muslim]<br />
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6. Keeping good company<br />
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One of the most important things we must do, which sadly many people neglect, is that we should avoid bad company. People we should avoid taking as friends those who speak too freely, who miss Salah, who do not dress modestly, who backbite, slander etc.<br />
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The company of such people is poison; just even sitting and talking with them will lead one to commit sins. Just as a person who sits for a long time with a perfume seller begins to smell nice, and a person who sits by a gutter cleaner begins to smell awful, similarly a person who spends time in the company of the wicked eventually gets affected badly by them.<br />
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Rather, we should seek out pious friends who fear Allah taala and who have the qualities of humility, charity, compassion, modesty and knowledge. If we sit with them we will always benefit and they will be a means for us to get closer to Allah taala!<br />
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The Prophet (saws) said, “The case of the good companion and the bad companion is like that of the seller of musk and the blower of the bellows (iron-smith). As for the seller of musk, he will either give you some of the musk, or you will purchase some from him, or at least you will come away having experienced its good smell. Whereas the blower of the bellows will either burn your clothing, or at least you will come away having experienced its repugnant smell.” [Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]<br />
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Remember: “All friends will be enemies of one another on that Day (Day of Judgment) except those of the virtuous.” (al-Qur’an 43:67)<br />
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7. Having fear and hope in Allah<br />
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Indeed, no one despairs of relief from Allah except the disbelieving people. (Surah Yusuf 12:87)<br />
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One must be hopeful of Allahs mercy and forgiveness and fearful of His punishment. It is this fear that should lead one to seek Allahs forgiveness with hope. Allah says:<br />
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Know that Allah is severe in punishment and that Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (Surat al-Maaidah 5:98)<br />
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In the above verse, Allah gives us reason to fear because His punishment is justly severe, as well as good reason to have hope, since He is the Most Forgiving and Merciful. There should be a balance between fear and hope and not too much or too less of one or the other.<br />
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We should always remain between fear and hope. For, the right and the approved kind of fear is that which acts as a barrier between the slave and the things forbidden by Allah. But, if fear is excessive, then the possibility is that the man will fall into despair and pessimism.<br />
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On the other hand the approved state of optimism is of a man who does good in the light of the Shari’ah and is hopeful of being rewarded for it. Or, conversely, if a man committed a sin, he repents sincerely, and is hopeful of being forgiven. Allah (swt) said:<br />
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“Verily, those who believed, and those who migrated and fought in the way of Allah, it is they who are hopeful of Allah’s mercy. And Allah is very Forgiving, very Merciful.” (Al-Baqarah, 218)<br />
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In contrast, if a man indulges in sins and excesses, but is hopeful that he would be forgiven without doing anything good, then, this is self-deception, mere illusion and false hope. Abu ‘All Rowzbari has said, “Fear and hope are like the two wings of a bird. If they are well balanced, the flight will be well balanced. But, If one is stunted, the Right would also be stunted. And, to be sure, if the two are lost, the bird will soon be in the throes of death.” Allah has praised the people of hope and fear in the following verse:<br />
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‘Is one who worships devotedly during the night, prostrating himself or standing, fearing the Hereafter, and hoping for the mercy of his Lord (is equal to him who doesn’t do these things)?’ (Al Zumar, 9)<br />
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Hope then also demands fear. If that was not the case, one would be in a state of false security. Conversely, fear demands hope. Without that it would be despair.<br />
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Fear and hope, both should be equally proportioned in our hearts, in our worship, and in our dua to Allah. Allah says:<br />
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Call out to Him with fear and hope. (Surat al-Araaf 7:56)<br />
They forsake their beds to call their Lord in fear and hope. (Surat as-Sajdah 32:16)<br />
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8. Voluntary fasting for the pleasure of Allah<br />
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Fasting in general and voluntary fasting in particular is a great worship. Fasting is not restricted to Ramadhan, but it is an act of worship that can be [and should be in some cases] performed at any time and at any place except when not recommended. Indeed, it is a worship that draws the believer closer to Allah and closer to perfection.<br />
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Fasting Mondays and Thursdays:<br />
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`Aa’ishah said: The Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa salam, used to fast Mondays and Thursdays”. [An-Nasaa’i; Sahih]<br />
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Abu Hurairah reported that the most the Prophet, salla Allahu alaihi wa salam, would fast would be Monday and Thursday. He was asked about that and he said: “The deeds of people are presented to Allah on every Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives every Muslim except for those who are deserting each other. He says: “leave them for later.” [Ahmad; Hasan]<br />
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Intention for voluntary fasting<br />
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As opposed to Ramadan, the intention does not have to be made before dawn. The person can intend fasting [and start fasting] after dawn any time [even after noon] given that he did not eat anything. `Aa’ishah said : The Prophet, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, came to us one day and said, “Do you have any [food]?” We said “No”. He said: Therefore, I am Fasting”. [Muslim and Abu Dawood]<br />
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Fasting three days of every month(White days):<br />
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Abu Tharr Al-Ghefari said: “The Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, said “O Abu Tharr! if you fast three days of every month, then fast the 13th, the 14th and the 15th [these are call the al-ayaam al-beedh, the white days]“. [Ahmad, an-Nasaa'i and at-Tirmithi; Sahih]<br />
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“Fasting and the Qur’an will intercede for the slave on the Day of Resurrection. Fasting will say: ‘O My Rabb! I prevented him from food and desires, so accept my intercession for him.’ And the Qur’an will say: ‘I prevented him from sleep during the night, so accept my intercession for him.’ He (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘And they will (be allowed to) intercede.’” [Ahmad, at-Tabarani, Al-Hakim, Sahih]<br />
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So let us get closer to Allah by fasting Mondays and Thursdays or at least 3 days every month on the 14th,15th and 16th. If we leave something for the pleasure of Allah then we will get MUCH greater in return!<br />
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9. Sincerely repenting to Allah<br />
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Allah says: O son of Adam, if your sins were to reach the clouds of the sky and you would then seek My forgiveness, I would forgive you.<br />
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When a person sins and then sincerely turns to Allah for forgiveness, one will find Allah ready to accept his repentance and to forgive him, as this verse indicates:<br />
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And whoever does a wrong or wrongs himself, but then seeks forgiveness from Allah, he will find Allah forgiving and merciful. (Surat an-Nisaa 4:110)<br />
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Everyone commits sin and does wrong, but Allah is always willing to forgive and He always gives them a chance to repent and seek His forgiveness. A believer should never forget the fact that Allah is so forgiving. If Allah had willed, He could have held everyone accountable for his or her sins, but He has decreed that He shall allow His servants to seek His forgiveness and that He shall in fact forgive who and what He wills. In fact, Allah commands that His servants seek His forgiveness:<br />
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And seek Allahs forgiveness. Certainly, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.<br />
(Surat al-Muzzammil 73:20)<br />
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Repentance is an act, which purifies the soul and brings the servant closer to Allah. It puts the heart at rest from guilt. It protects one from falling prey to his desires and lusts and increases his faith.<br />
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We must ask ourselves this question: Would we be willing to forgive anyone who hurts us and disobeys us constantly as easily as Allah is Able to forgive? Most probably, the answer would be no. But our Creator is the Most Kind and He is the Most Perfect.<br />
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Lo! Allah is a Lord of Kindness to mankind, but most of mankind give not thanks. (Surat al-Baqarah 2:143)<br />
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In this Hadithi Qudsi, mankind is encouraged to seek Allahs forgiveness and repent, but there are five conditions of repentance, which must be met for ones repentance to be accepted. The first and most important is that the act of repentance be sincerely for Allah alone. Secondly, the person must feel remorse and guilt over his actions so much so that he wished he had never done it in the first place. The third condition is that the person must immediately cease performing the wrong and sinful act. Fourthly, the repentant person must have a firm intention to never commit the sin again. And lastly, the person must repent before it is too late, meaning before death approaches.<br />
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However, there is a condition. One must not associate any partners with Allah, which is shirk. And Allah does not forgive shirk and if one dies without believing in Allah alone as ones Creator, then he will be doomed to the Hellfire for all of eternity. So, Allah emphasizes the importance of calling on Him alone. He has no and needs no partners, associates, wives, children, etc. There is no god, but Allah. None forgives sins except Him, so one who is seeking forgiveness should seek it only from Allah.<br />
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Allahs forgiveness and mercy is far greater and vaster than the sins of the creation. One must always have trust and hope in Allah in both good times and bad times and especially when seeking Allahs forgiveness. And the believer who calls out to his Lord for forgiveness demonstrates his true weakness and that he is totally dependent on the Creator.<br />
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When one confesses his sins to Allah and sincerely repents with hope in Allahs mercy, the heart should come to peace and the soul should feel rest. When a person has hope, he has no reason to despair because it only leads to destruction. Allah gives hope to all, especially those who despair that there is no reason to despair because Allah is the Most Merciful of all those who show mercy. Allah praises those who repent and turn to Him:<br />
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And those who, when they commit a lewd act or wrong themselves with evil, remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their sins and who forgives sins except Allah? And they do not persist in what (wrong) they were doing while they knew it. For such, the reward is forgiveness from their Lord and Gardens with rivers flowing through, wherein they shall abide forever. How excellent is the reward of the doers (of good)! (Surah Ali Imran 3:135-136)<br />
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10. Having good manners, character and being humble<br />
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Many of us think that “a perfect Muslim” is simply one who is correct in the observance of the salah (ritual Prayer), the fasting, the zakah (payment of a certain portion of one’s wealth to the poor), and the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah). This indeed is not the case.<br />
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If the ritual observances do not help the person to be humble, virtuous and truly God-fearing, then he or she is not a real Muslim. A Muslim should be good and just in dealing with others, no matter their religion, and take special care to keep away from all the shameful and sinful things Allah (God) has forbidden.<br />
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One can never get close to Allah by being arrogant, full of pride and having a bad character and manners. Those who have humility and are humble and have good character and manners are the closest to Allah and Allah raises their ranks in the hereafter.<br />
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The superiority of good character:<br />
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Hadrat Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, relates that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Nothing is heavier in the scales of a believer on the Day of Judgement than his good behaviour. Allah detests a person who is obscene and shameless”. (Tirmidhi)<br />
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Having humility and being humble:<br />
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The Prophet (PBUH) said: “He who was humble for the sake of God by one degree, God (SWT) would then elevate them to a degree till they reach the uppermost of high Orders, and he who was arrogant to God (SWT), God (SWT) would then lower him for a degree till he reaches the lowest of low Orders”, (Narrated by: Muslim (Hadeeth: 6535).<br />
Al-Nawawi said:<br />
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The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “And no one humbles himself before Allaah but Allaah will raise him (in status).”<br />
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Humbleness is to know the value of oneself, to avoid pride, or disregarding the truth and underestimating people. As the Prophet sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam said, according to Muslim and others, “Al-Kibr is rejecting the truth and looking down upon people” [Muslim, Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud].<br />
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Humbleness is for one who is important and significant and he fears to gain notoriety or to become too great among people. Humbleness is that one should humble himself with his companions.<br />
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Humbleness is to humble oneself to one who is below you. If you find someone who is younger than you, or of less importance than you, you should not despise him, because he might have a better heart than you, or be less sinful, or closer to Allah than you. Even if you see a sinful person and you are righteous, do not act in arrogance towards him, and thank Allah that He saved you from the tribulation that He put him through. Remember that there might be some riyaa’ or vanity in your righteous deeds that may cause them to be of no avail, and that this sinful person may be regretful and fearful concerning his bad deeds, and this may be the cause of forgiveness of his sins.<br />
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Humbleness is that your deed should not become too great in your eyes. If you do a good deed, or attempt to get closer to Allah ta`ala through an act of obedience, your deed may still not be accepted, “Allah only accepts from those who have taqwa (fear of Allah).” (Surat al-Maida: 27)<br />
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Humbleness is that, when you are advised, if Shaytaan calls you to reject the advice, you must negate him. Because the purpose of advice is that your brother points out the defects that you have.<br />
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The arrogant never gives credit to anybody or mentions good about someone, and if he needed to do so, he would also mention five defects of that person. But if he hears somebody reminding him about his own defects, he will not be flexible nor comply due to his inferiority complex. This is why it is among man’s moral integrity to accept criticism or comment without any sensitivity or discomfort or feelings of shame and weakness.<br />
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We can summarize the teachings of Islam about the Muslim character in the following list:<br />
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Be truthful in everything, don’t lie.<br />
Be sincere and straightforward, don’t be hypocritical.<br />
Be honest, don’t be corrupt.<br />
Be humble, don’t be boastful.<br />
Be moderate, don’t be excessive.<br />
Be reserved, don’t be garrulous.<br />
Be soft-spoken, don’t be loud.<br />
Be refined and gentle in speech, don’t curse and use foul language.<br />
Be loving and solicitous to others, don’t be unmindful of them.<br />
Be considerate and compassionate, don’t be harsh.<br />
Be polite and respectful to people, don’t be insulting or disrespectful.<br />
Be generous and charitable, don’t be selfish and miserly.<br />
Be good natured and forgiving, don’t be bitter and resentful.<br />
Share and be content with what Allah has given you, don’t be greedy.<br />
Be cheerful and pleasant, don’t be irritable and morose.<br />
Be chaste and pure, don’t be lustful.<br />
Be alert and aware of the world around you, don’t be absent-minded.<br />
Be dignified and decent, don’t be graceless.<br />
Be optimistic and hopeful, don’t be cynical or pessimistic.<br />
Be confident and have deep faith, don’t be doubtful and wavering.<br />
Be spiritually oriented and not materialistic.<br />
Be confident of the mercy of Allah, don’t be despairing and lose heart.<br />
Be diligent and vigilant of your duties, don’t be negligent.<br />
Be thankful to Allah and constantly pray to Him, don’t be forgetful of His innumerable blessings.<br />
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Finally as the righteous say, “The love of Allah is the axis around which all good revolves.” If you fall in love with Allah, and then strive to be true in your love–in accordance with the way of the Beloved of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), then you’ll find nothing but increasing light and contentment in your life.<br />
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And Allah alone gives success.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-24160337331116002082011-05-09T03:48:00.000-07:002011-05-09T03:48:07.839-07:00The eternal life after death<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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What thoughts cross your mind? Memories of family and friends? Panic? Regrets? Remembrance of Allah? What is death? What happens to us after we die? What is life in the Hereafter like, this new and strange world after death? Do we lose consciousness of this life? Where does our soul go? Do we feel and think the same?<br />
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The ineffable feeling of crossing the boundary between this world and the next cannot be described in words, nor imagined in the mind, but can be understood only through divine revealation and inspiration. Let us for the next few moments seek an understanding of this, death, the only certainty in life.<br />
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Sometimes we may not want to know about the processes that occur after we die because we are afraid or don’t want to think about it. However, this is not the attitude of a Muslim. We should be foremost in learning and understanding death, so we can live our lives accordingly. The prophet (saw) said, “Live in this world as though you are a stranger or a traveler (passing through it).” [Muslim] We are on a journey and should know about the whole journey’s itinerary, not just one part.<br />
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Death is inevitable. It is the one thing that we can be certain about in life. We are born to die. Every soul shall have a taste of death no matter who they are. This is confirmed for us many times in the Quran:<br />
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“Every soul shall have a taste of death: and only on the Day of Judgement shall you be paid your full recompense.” (Quran 3:185)<br />
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“Every soul shall have a taste of death: and We test you by evil and by good, by way of trial. To Us must you return.” (21:35)<br />
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“Every soul shall have a taste of death: In the end to Us shall you be brought back.” (29:57)<br />
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Death is not pure annihilation, but rather both the living and dead are aware, but there is a difference that can’t be compared. Death is merely movement from one world to another. It can be described as a journey through a wormhole to a separate dimension of existence.<br />
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We begin this journey in our mother’s wombs. 120 days after<br />
conception the soul is blown into the fetus. Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Mus’ud: “Allah’s Apostle, the true and truly inspired said, ‘(The matter of the Creation of) a human being is put together in the womb of the mother in forty days, and then he becomes a clot of thick blood for a similar period, and then a piece of flesh for a similar period. Then Allah sends an angel who is ordered to write four things. He is ordered to write down his (i.e. the new creature’s) deeds, his livelihood, his (date of) death, and whether he will be blessed or wretched (in religion). Then the soul is breathed into him’”[Bukhari]<br />
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We have no choice in who our parents are, our race, color or nationality. “He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. There is no god but He, The Exalted in Might, The Wise.” (3:6) Allah knows all of this before our birth even, but we still continue our journey to fulfill our destiny.<br />
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The next part of our trip begins after we are born. This is the life of this world, in which we now reside and are familiar with. We may stay at this station for a few seconds or as long as 100 years or more. Here we grow up and acquire the means to happiness or misery. We are given the ability to make choices after the age of puberty and we will later be punished or rewarded based upon them. Allah gives each of us the natural Fitrah, knowledge of good and bad as well as<br />
right and wrong. The rest is up to us. As the Quran says, “By the Soul, and the proportion and order given to it, and its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right–Truly he succeeds that purifies it, and he fails that corrupts it!” (91:7-10)<br />
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In this life, the soul and the body are together except during sleep when the soul may leave the body and come back in the morning or Allah may take the soul at that time. “It is Allah that takes the souls at death; and those that die not (He takes) during their sleep: those on whom He has passed the decree of death, He keeps back (from returning to life), but the rest He sends (to their bodies) for a term appointed. Verily in this are Signs for those who reflect.”<br />
(39:42) It is indeed something to be pondered; that we die each night and Allah gives us another chance at life when we wake up the next day.<br />
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We also find continuous biological processes of life and death during this time. In every cell, organ or system of organs, life and death is occuring. There are several hundreds of thousands of enzymatic reactions that take place in the body every fraction of a second. Some of these biochemical reactions are used to synthesize living materials while others are either used to synthesize dead materials or to get rid of living materials. “You (Allah) bring the Living out<br />
of the Dead, and You bring the Dead out of the Living” (3:27)<br />
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This part of our journey ends as our death begins.<br />
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No one knows where, how and when he or she will die. “Verily, the knowledge of the hour is with Allah (alone). It is He who sends down rain, and He who knows what is in the wombs, nor does anyone know what it is that he will earn on the morrow. Nor does anyone know in<br />
what land he is to die. Verily, with Allah is full knowledge and He is acquainted (with all things.)” (31:34) Nor does anyone have the right to take his or her own life. If they do they will<br />
automatically go to Hell. The One who gave life is the only one who has the right to take life.<br />
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When someone begins to die the Angel of Death or Izraeel comes to take the soul out of the body and puts it in a place called the Barzakh. “Say: ‘The Angel of Death, put in charge of you, will (duly) take your souls. Then shall you be brought back to your Lord.” (32:11) “Wherever you are, Death will find you out, even if you are in towers built up strong and high! ” (4:78)<br />
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For those who led a life of evil, the removal of the soul is tough and difficult. Sometimes, more than one angel has to work together to beat the face and back of the deceased. But for those who lived a good life, the soul yearns to meet its Lord and leaves the body with ease, like a drop of water pouring out. A light like the sun’s ray and a sweet fragrance come out to the soul. Then it ascends amid rows of angels, but those who are there cannot see or smell this. The deceased is questioned, punished, beaten, and wails, and cries out. All this happens while they lie dead and their family is around them, but they neither hear nor see it. The sleeper dreams and enjoys their dream or is tormented by it, while someone awake at their side is not able to perceive what is going on at all.<br />
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Allah has given inanimate objects awareness and perception by which they glorify their Lord. The stones fall down out of fear of Him. The mountains and trees prostrate. The pebbles, water and plants glorify Him. All this is going on but we are not aware of it. “There is nothing which does not glorify His praise but you do not understand their glorification.” (17:44) The Companions heard the food that was being eaten glorifying Allah. That was because the Companions had a transparency of heart that does not now exist among us. All these things are part of our world and yet we are in complete ignorance of them. It is not too much of an extrapolation to extend this to our being unaware of the things of the Next World.<br />
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After the soul is taken, if it is a pure soul and has relatives in the Next World who are people of the Garden, they come to meet the soul with yearning and great joy. They ask it about the condition of those who are still alive and ‘suffering’ in this world. The angels then bear the soul from one heaven to the next until it comes into the presence of Allah, Then it returns and sees the washing of the body, its shrouding, and the funeral procession. It says either, ‘Take me forward! Take me forward!’ or ‘Where are you taking me?’ The living, of course, hear none of this. The soul comes back and stays floating above the body and when the corpse is placed in the<br />
grave, the soul inserts itself between the body and the shroud so that the questioning can take place.<br />
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Whenever someone died, the prophet (saw) would stand for awhile at the burial site and then say, “Seek forgiveness for your (Muslim) brother and pray for his steadfastness since he is now being questioned.” [Abu Dawud]<br />
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The angels pray for the soul of the believer in the heavens just as people pray over the body on earth. The soul hears the receding footfall of the last of the people who followed the funeral and the earth is levelled over them. The earth or even a rock hollowed out and sealed over with lead, would not prevent the two angels, Munkar and Nakir from reaching it.<br />
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This is all narrated in the following sound hadith of the prophet (saw): “When the believer is about to depart from this world and go forward into the Next World, angels with faces as bright as the sun descend from the heavens and sit around him in throngs stretching as far as the eye can see. Then the Angel of Death comes and sits at his head and says, “Good soul, come out to forgiveness and pleasure from Allah!” Then his soul emerges like a drop of water flows from a<br />
water-skin and the angel takes hold of it. When he has grasped it, the other angels do not leave it in his hand even for the twinkling of an eye. They take it and place it in a perfumed shroud and fragrance issues from it like the sweetest scent of musk found on the face of the earth.’<br />
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“Then they bear it upwards and whenever they take it past a company of angels, they ask, ‘Who is this good soul?’ and the angels with the soul reply, ‘So-and-so the son of so-and-so,’ using the best names by which people used to call him in this world. They bring him to the lowest heaven and ask for the gate to be opened for him. It is opened for him and angels who are near Allah from each of the heavens accompany him to the subsequent heaven until he reaches to the heaven where Allah the Great is. Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, says, ‘Register the book of My slave in ‘Illiyun and take him back to earth. I created them from it and I return them to it and I will bring them forth from it again.’<br />
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“His soul is then returned to his body and two angels come to him. They make him sit up and say to him, ‘Who is your Lord?’ He replies, ‘My Lord is Allah.’ They ask him, ‘What is your religion?’ He replies, ‘My religion is Islam.’ They ask him, ‘Who is this man who was sent among you?’ He replies, ‘The Messenger of Allah. Then a Voice from on high declares, ‘My slave has spoken the truth, so spread out carpets from the Garden for him and open a gate of the Garden for him!’<br />
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“Then some of its fragrance and perfume comes to him, his grave is expanded for him as far as the eye can see, and a man with beautiful garments and a fragrant scent comes to him and says, ‘Rejoice in what delights you for this is the day which you were promised.’ He asks, ‘Who are you? Yours is a face which presages good.’ He replies, ‘I am your good actions.’ Then he says, ‘O Lord, let the Last Hour come soon so that I may rejoin my family and my property!’<br />
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“When an unbeliever is about to depart from this world and go forward into the Next World, angels with black faces descend from the heavens carrying rough hair-cloth and sit around him in throngs stretching as far as the eye can see. Then the Angel of Death comes and sits at his<br />
head and says, ‘Foul soul, come out to the wrath and anger of Allah!’ Then his soul divides up in his body and it is dragged out like a skewer is pulled out of wet wool. Then the angel takes hold of it. When he has grasped it, the other angels do not leave it in his hand even for the twinkling of an eye. They take it and wrap it in the rough haircloth and a stench comes out of it like the worst stench of a corpse on the face of the earth.’<br />
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“Then they take it up and whenever they take it past a company of angels, they ask, ‘Who is this foul soul?’ and the angels with the soul reply, ‘So-and-so the son of so-and-so,’ using the worst names by which people used to call him in this world. They bring him to the lowest heaven and ask for the gate to be opened for him. It does not get opened.’<br />
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“The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, then recited, ‘The gates of heaven will not be opened to them nor will they enter the Garden until the camel passes through the eye of the needle.’ (7:40) Then Allah the Mighty and Majestic, will say, ‘Register his book in Sijjin in the lowest earth.’ Then his soul is flung down. The Prophet then recited, ‘Whoever associates anything with Allah, it is as though he has fallen from heaven and the birds snatch him away or the wind sweeps him headlong into a place far away.’ (22:31)<br />
<br />
“Then his soul is returned to his body and two angels come and say to him, ‘Who is your Lord?’ He replies, ‘Alas, alas, I do not know!’ Then a voice calls from on high, ‘My slave has lied, so spread out carpets from the Fire for him and open a gate of the Fire for him!’ then a hot blast from it comes to him, his grave is made so narrow for him that his ribs are pressed together, and a man with a hideous face and clothing and a foul odour comes to him and says, ‘Grieve on<br />
account of what has brought you disgrace for this is the day which you were promised.’ He asks, ‘Who are you? Yours is a face which presages evil.’ He replies, ‘I am your bad actions.’ Then he says, ‘O Lord, do not let the Last Hour come!’”<br />
<br />
This life in the grave or Interspace is the next part of our journey. An ‘interspace’ is something that separates two things: heaven and earth, this world and the Next World or the period between death and resurrection. The bliss or punishment of the Interpsace is not the same as that of the Herafter, but rather something that happens between the two worlds.<br />
<br />
In death, the body remains in the ground while the soul is in the interspace or Barzakh between the two worlds. However, the two are still connected and so the bliss or punishment happens to both of them. When Allah desires bliss or punishment for the soul, He connects it to the body. This is dependent on the will of Allah and dependent on a person’s own actions. The soul is diffused in more than one place at the same time. The proof of this is that the prophet (saw) saw Musa (as) on the night of the Night Journey standing in prayer in his grave and he also saw him in the sixth and seventh heavens.<br />
<br />
During this life in the grave part of our journey the souls are divided into two groups: one group is punished and the other group is in bliss. Usually when we think of the ‘grave’, it is a word that<br />
inspires fear. We are pained, but not aware of the delight it can contain. Indeed, the bliss of the Grave is better than any delight that this world can offer.<br />
<br />
The liberated souls of those who are in bliss visit each other and discuss what happened in the world they have left and the people of that world. Allah says, “Whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger, they are with those whom Allah has blessed, the prophets, the sincere, the<br />
martyrs and the righteous. Very excellent companions they are!” (4:69)<br />
<br />
As the hadiths narrate, if the soul was a believing one, a door onto the fire is opened and the soul is shown it’s place in the Fire had they disobeyed Allah. Then that door is locked and another door onto the Garden is opened and they are shown their place there. This door will remain open until the Day of Rising. Some of the sweetness and fragrance of the Garden reaches them and their grave is made spacious. The believer sleeps in peace just as if they were in one of the meadows of the Garden. Their narrow grave expands and stretches for the soul as far as the eye can see.<br />
<br />
This spaciousness, light and greenery in which the believer remains from the time of his death until the Day of Rising is not the same as we know in our world. If a living person were to open a grave, they would not find any expanse, light or greenness there. They would not find an open door through which they could see the Garden. They do not see bliss or torment. It is only the dead person who is aware of these things and sees them. Allah, through His wisdom, has the power to veil this from the living. The proof that this is so is shown by the fact that there are other creatures like the Jinn who live with us on the earth. They converse in raised voices among us but we do not see or hear them. There were angels who fought with the believers (at Badr) and struck down the unbelievers and shouted at them, but the Muslims did not see or hear them. Jibril came to the prophet (saw) in the midst of the people and they did not see or hear<br />
them.<br />
<br />
If however the soul was a disbelieving one, a door to the Garden is opened for the unbeliever and they are told to look at what their place would have been in the Garden had they obeyed Allah. Then it is locked and another door is opened and they are told to look at their place in the fire. It stays open and the blast of hot air from it continues to reach them until the Day of Rising. The earth presses in on them and they are crushed to the point that their ribs split apart.<br />
<br />
If a righteous person were to be buried in a fiery furnace, their<br />
portion of bliss would still reach their soul and body and Allah<br />
would make the fire cool and peaceful for them. For the wrongdoer,<br />
the cool air becomes fire and hot wind. The elements and the matter<br />
of the universe obey their Lord, Originator and Creator. None of them<br />
are able to do anything except what He wills and everything obeys His<br />
will in humble submission to His decree.<br />
<br />
This part of our journey in our graves is still mostly unknown<br />
territory. Outwardly the grave is stillness and quiet while inwardly<br />
it contains secrets and terrors which an ordinary person cannot<br />
percieve. It is a strange fact that animals are able to hear the<br />
punishment in the grave while human beings as a general rule cannot.<br />
The prophet (saw) said, “They are punished and the animals hear it.”<br />
<br />
Various forms of punishment rain down on a person in the grave<br />
according to the type of wrong actions they committed. There are<br />
hadiths of the prophet (saw) about the Night Journey which contain<br />
descriptions of the many types of punishment he saw in the interspace<br />
between the two worlds.<br />
<br />
There are those who are driven like cattle and forced to eat herbage<br />
more bitter than aloes and the bitter fruit of Zaqqum and driven on<br />
to the hot stones of Jahannam because they did not purify their<br />
property by paying Zakat.<br />
<br />
There are those who have to eat foul putrid meat because they<br />
fornicated. Some of them have bellies as big as houses and whenever<br />
one of them gets up, they are knocked down and say, “O Allah, do not<br />
let the Hour come!” They are in the path of the people of Pharaoh who<br />
come and trample them while they can do nothing but scream. These are<br />
people who devoured usury.<br />
<br />
Some of them are screaming with their mouths gaping open while they<br />
devour hot coals which come out of their anuses. These are people<br />
who consumed the property of orphans.<br />
<br />
Some of them cut pieces from their own sides and eat their own<br />
flesh. They are the slanderers and those about whom the prophet<br />
(saw) said, “We saw people cutting flesh from their sides and eating<br />
it. It was said, “As you used to consume the flesh of your brother!”<br />
I asked, “Who are they?” and I was told, “Those of your community who<br />
slandered.” Some of them have brass nails with which they scratch<br />
their faces and chests. They are those who were backbiters and<br />
maligned peoples honour.<br />
<br />
Part of the hadith of the Night Journey is as follows: “Some people<br />
were cracking open their heads with a stone. Every time they did<br />
this, their heads were restored to what they were like in the first<br />
place. This went on and on without stopping. I said, “Jibril, who<br />
are they?” Jibril replied, “They are the people who turned away from<br />
the prayer.”<br />
<br />
All of this shows that the Punishment of the Grave is true beyond any<br />
doubt.<br />
<br />
“Race to forgiveness from your Lord, and a Garden whose breadth is<br />
like the breadth of the Heaven and the Earth” (57:21)<br />
<br />
The intelligent are those who protect themselves against the evil of<br />
this punishment before it is too late. They know with certainty that<br />
sooner or later this day will come and maybe without any warning.<br />
When it does, they will leave behind everything and move to another<br />
world. Only there will they feel regret, but regret then will not<br />
do them any good. In that place, only good actions will be of any<br />
use. They alone will be useful currency on that Critical day. Only<br />
with them will a person be able to purchase a magnificent mansion in<br />
the Garden with all the luxuries and blessings it contains, an<br />
everlasting mansion, not one which will disappear as things do in<br />
this world. The intelligent person is the one who acts for this world<br />
as if they were going to live forever and acts for the Next World as<br />
if they were going to die tomorrow.<br />
<br />
The Grave is an embrace from which neither believer or unbeliever can<br />
escape. Our souls stay in the Barzakh and visit the grave regularly<br />
for rewards or punishments. Afterwards, our journey continues and<br />
the believer is relieved of its pressure while the unebliever remains<br />
in punishment.<br />
<br />
The next part of our journey includes the rebirth from what is left<br />
of our bodies, the seed and its embryo, called Ajaf of the sacrum.<br />
This method of rebirth of human beings is as simple as the rebirth of<br />
a plant from its own seeds. Plants carry seeds that have their<br />
genetic traits embedded on chromosomes. The genes on the chromosomes<br />
carry everything needed to bring the plant back to its shape, height,<br />
variety, chemical composition and other characteristics. In the same<br />
way, the embryos of human beings germinate and the new life will<br />
start on the Day of Rising.<br />
<br />
Allah instructs Angel Israfeel to blow the horn twice. The first is<br />
to ready every seed for germination. Water of Life is then poured<br />
upon these seeds in their graves. The soul comes back from the<br />
barzakh to join its biological entity at this time. The second blow<br />
of the trumpet helps those seeds to germinate and produce every<br />
person back to normal. They come out of their graves in a state of<br />
shock, naked without any clothes or shoes.<br />
<br />
“The trumpet will be sounded when all that are in the heavens and in<br />
the earth will swoon except such as will please Allah (to exempt).<br />
Then will a second one be sounded, when, behold, they will be<br />
standing and looking on!” (39:68) “The trumpet shall be sounded,<br />
when behold! From the sepulchres (men and women) will rush forth to<br />
their Lord! They will say: ‘Ah! Woe unto us! Who had raised us up<br />
from out beds of repose?’ (A voice will say: ) ‘This is what Allah,<br />
Most Gracious had promised, and true was the word of the messengers!”<br />
(36:51-52)<br />
<br />
Everyone will be raised up with the same identification features down<br />
to our very fingerprints. “Does man think that We cannot assemble<br />
his bones? Nay, We are able to put together in perfect order the<br />
very tips of his fingers.” (75:3-4)<br />
<br />
After our rebirth our journey continues as each of us is taken to a<br />
place of Assembly. “On that day We shall leave them to surge life<br />
waves on one another. The trumpet will be blown, and We shall collect<br />
them all together. (18:99) All will be waiting for the Court of<br />
Allah, the Court of Justice to decide for them. The Day of Assembly<br />
is a day of fear, agony and anxiety. It is a day when each of us<br />
will be worried about what will happen to us personally. “At length,<br />
when there comes the Deafening Noise–that day shall a man flee from<br />
his own brother, and from his mother and his father, and from his<br />
wife and his children. Each one of them, that Day, will have enough<br />
concern (of his own) to make him indifferent to the others.”<br />
(80:33-37)<br />
<br />
With the heat of sun, sweating, and presence of too many people next<br />
to one another, the situation will be very scary and chaotic. “O<br />
mankind! Fear your Lord! For the convulsion of the Hour (of<br />
Judgement) will be a thing terrible! The Day you shall see it, every<br />
mother giving suck shall forget her suckling babe, and every pregnant<br />
female shall drop her load (unformed). You shall see mankind as in a<br />
drunken riot, yet not drunk; but dreadful will be the Chastisement of<br />
Allah.” (22:1-2)<br />
<br />
On this day seven groups of people will be protected by Allah, these<br />
are mentioned in Hadith: “Seven types of people will be under the<br />
shelter of mercy on the Day when there will be no shade other than<br />
that of Allah’s mercy: 1) a just imam, 2) a young person who kept<br />
busy in Allah’s worship, 3) a person whose heart is attached to the<br />
masjid, 4)two people who loved each other for Allah’s sake, gathered<br />
for His sake and parted, remembering Him, 5) a man who was invited by<br />
a beautiful and charming woman but declined her offer, saying “I fear<br />
Allah”; 6) a person who gave charity so secretly that their left hand<br />
did not know what was given by the right hand , and 7) a person who<br />
remembered Allah privately, so that their eyes brimmed with tears.”<br />
[Bukhari, Muslim]<br />
<br />
Each person shall then be grouped behind his or her leader, prophet,<br />
messenger, mentor, celebrity, etc. All will be put in lines waiting<br />
for the Court of Allah to take place and our journey to continue. “On<br />
the day We shall call together all human beings with their<br />
(respective) Imams” (17:71)<br />
<br />
Judgement Day will be our next stop. This is the day when Allah<br />
personally will judge everyone directly with absolute justice. Abu<br />
Hurayrah related that the prophet (saw) said: “Every servant of Allah<br />
will remain standing before Allah on the Day of Judgement until he<br />
has answered five questions about five things: His life–how he spent<br />
it; his knowledge–how much he acted upon it; his wealth–how he<br />
acquired it and how he spent it; and his body (and health)–how he<br />
used it.” [Muslim]<br />
<br />
Each person will then receive their book that contains each and every<br />
thing they have done from the time of birth till death. This book<br />
includes activites, appearance and intention. Such a book could be<br />
similar to videotape which records all these three paramaters. It is<br />
not unfathomable to think about this in a time in which we have<br />
CDRoms whose glinting thin surface contains encyclopedias full of<br />
information.<br />
<br />
“Then he who is given his Record in his right hand, soon will his<br />
account be taken by an easy reckoning, and he will turn to his<br />
people, rejoicing!” (84:7-9) “And he that will be given his Record in<br />
his left hand will say: “Ah! Would that my record had not been given<br />
to me!” (69:25) Their faces will be in gloom and they will be<br />
distressed with fear and anxiety. They will wish and beg to start<br />
their life all over again on the earth<br />
<br />
Allah will also select a third group of people: “And those Foremost<br />
(in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter). These will be those<br />
Nearest to Allah. In Gardens of bliss: a number of people from those<br />
of old, and a few from those of later times. (They will be) on<br />
Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones), reclining on them,<br />
facing each other.” (56:10-16)<br />
<br />
This is where we near the end of our journey. We shall enter the<br />
everlasting domain, which comprises of the Garden and the Fire.<br />
There is no trip after it for it is the Domain of Eternity.<br />
<br />
We shall pass over Hellfire, some of us remaining while others<br />
continue on. “Not one of you but will pass over it: this is, with thy<br />
Lord, a Decree which must be accomplished. But We shall save those<br />
who guarded against evil, and We shall leave the wrongdoers therein,<br />
(humbled) to their knees.” (19:71-72)<br />
<br />
The prophet (saw) said: “The mildest punishment to be inflicted upon<br />
a person in Hell is that he will be made to wear a pair of sandals<br />
made of fire which will be so hot that they will make his brain boil<br />
like things boil on a stove. He will imagine that no one is<br />
undergoing a punishment more severe although his punishment, in<br />
reality, will be the mildest in Hell.” [Bukhari, Muslim]<br />
<br />
Others who are not qualified to enter Paradise or Hell may be taken<br />
to a waiting station called Al- A’raf, to wait until forgiveness is<br />
given to them through the Mercy of Allah.<br />
<br />
Others will finally end their journey with their life in Paradise.<br />
It is the last destination and hope of every person to arrive here.<br />
It is reserved for believers who submitted themselves to Allah and<br />
followed His teachings. They are the ones whose loyalty and obedience<br />
were to Allah. Paradise has all the beauties of life to enjoy<br />
without ever being tired. It is a life of excitement, peace and<br />
happiness. The prophet (saw) said: “Allah, the Almighty, says, ‘I<br />
have prepared for My righteous servants that which no eyes have ever<br />
seen, no ears have ever heard and no heart has ever conceieved.’”<br />
[Bukhari, Muslim]<br />
<br />
This Life After is called the Real and the True Life. The Quran<br />
explicitly refers to the Life After as the True Life while the life<br />
in this world is a superficial one. “What is the life of this world<br />
but amusement and play? But verily the Home of the Hereafter — that<br />
is Life indeed, if they but knew.” (29:64)<br />
<br />
After completing this journey vicariously here, we should rethink our<br />
lives and our deeds as we do them today. We can hide from each<br />
other, and ourselves but we cannot hide from Allah. It won’t be long<br />
before we are pushed along to the next part of our journey. Time<br />
passes quickly and is precious. Everything we do now affects our<br />
journey at a later stage. Everything is recorded; our deeds,<br />
appearances and even hidden intentions. As travelers, we can prepare<br />
and change to make our journey and especially our final stop a better<br />
one. Perhaps even one small deed or choice we make can save us if we<br />
keep conscious.<br />
<br />
Among the dreams of the early Muslims is one related by Yazid b<br />
Nu’ama who said, “A girl died in the al-Jarib plague. Her father met<br />
her in a dream after her death and asked her to tell him about the<br />
Next World. She replied, ‘My father, this is a big subject you have<br />
raised. We know but cannot act. You can act but do not know. By<br />
Allah, one or two acts of glorification and one or two rakats of the<br />
prayer in the book of my actions are preferable to me than the world<br />
and all it contains.’”<br />
<br />
The prophet (saw) related in a true dream he had:<br />
<br />
” He saw one of the muslims. The Angel of Death came to take his<br />
soul but his correct behavior towards his parents came and drove the<br />
Angel of Death away from him.’<br />
<br />
” He saw another of the muslims surrounded by shaytans. Then his<br />
remembrance of Allah came and made the shaytans fly from him.’<br />
<br />
“Then he saw a thrid muslim surrounded by the angels of punishment.<br />
His prayer came and rescued him from their hands.’<br />
<br />
“The tongue of a fourth muslim was lolling out from thirst and<br />
whenever he approached a pool of water, he was stopped and driven<br />
away. Then his fasting of Ramadan came and gave him water to drink.’<br />
<br />
” He saw another man and the prophets sitting in circles. Everytime<br />
the muslim approached one of the circles, he was stopped and driven<br />
away. His ghusl for janaba came, took hold of his hand, and sat him<br />
down in the circle.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim had darkness in front of him, behind him, on his<br />
right, on his left and above him. He was completely lost in it.<br />
Then his hajj and umra came and led him out of the darkness into the<br />
light.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim was being pursued by flames and sparks of fire. His<br />
sadaqa formed a veil between him and the fire and shaded his head.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim was speaking to a group of believers who would not<br />
speak to him. His upholding of kinship came and told the group of<br />
believers that he had maintained ties of kinship and ordered them to<br />
speak to him. Then the believers spoke to him and shook hands with<br />
him.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim was surrounded by the Zabaniyya (angels of Jahannam).<br />
His commanding the right and forbidding the wrong came and rescued<br />
him from them and put him among the angels of mercy.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim was kneeling with a veil between him and Allah. His<br />
good character came, took his hand and Allah let him enter His<br />
presence.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim had received his book in his left hand. His fear of<br />
Allah came and took his book and placed it in his right hand.’<br />
<br />
“The scales of another muslim were light in the balance. Those of his<br />
children who had died young came and made the scales level.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim was standing on the brink of Jahannam. His hope in<br />
Allah came and rescued him from it, and he withdrew from it.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim had fallen into the fire. The tears that he had wept<br />
out of fear from Allah came and rescued him from it.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim was standing on the Sirat trembling like a leaf in a<br />
strong wind. His good opinion of Allah came and his terror was<br />
allayed and he was able to go on.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim was crawling on the Sirat, sometimes creeping, and<br />
sometimes just clinging on. His prayer came and put him on his feet<br />
and rescued him.’<br />
<br />
“Another muslim reached the gates of the Garden but they were locked<br />
against him. His testimony that there is no god but Allah came and<br />
opened the gates for him and let him into the garden.”<br />
<br />
Let us pray that we are among those who work to have an easy trip and<br />
have as the end to their journey, the final abode of Paradise. O<br />
Allah, We seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave. O<br />
Allah, help us to live and die as Muslims and help us to understand<br />
the true object of this life. O Allah, grant us good in this life<br />
and good in the life to come, and save us from the torment of the<br />
Hellfire.<br />
<br />
“We hear and we obey. Forgive us, our Lord!<br />
To You is the journey’s end.” (2:285)<br />
Ameen.<br />
<br />
“Every soul shall have a taste of death: and only on the Day of<br />
Judgement shall you be paid your full recompense. Only he who is save<br />
far from the Fire and admitted to the Garden will have attained the<br />
object (of Life): For the life of this world is but goods and<br />
chattels of deception” (3:185)</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-20063733381042035612011-05-09T03:46:00.000-07:002011-05-09T03:46:21.366-07:00Holy hadith prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.) about reciting durood sharif<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">HAZRAT MUHAMMAD MUSTUFA [SAW] HAS SAID:-<br />
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1." On the day of Qiyamah the person closest to me will be the one who has sent the most Durood unto me. " (TIRMIZI)<br />
<br />
2." On Fridays, send Durood abundantly on me, as it is presented before me. " (ABU DAWUD)<br />
<br />
3. " If any person, who writing my name, sends darood Sharif to me,then for as long as my name remains in that book, Angels will make Du'a of mercy for him. "<br />
<br />
4. "Whoever recites Durood at my grave, I hear it myself. And whoesoever recites it from a distance, Angels present them to me." (BAIHAQI)<br />
<br />
5. "On the day of Qiyamah, that person will be protected from the frightfulness of Qiyamah who recited durood abundantly to me." (SA'AYA)<br />
<br />
6. "For the reciter of durood, Allah sends 70 blessings on him and the angels make dua for him 70 times."(TIBRANI)<br />
<br />
7. " On the Day of Qiyamah, besides the Shadow of the Throne, there would be no other shadow.On that Day, Allah Almighty will especially Grant three kinds of people<br />
<br />
a place under his trone:<br />
1. Whosoever removed some difficulty of my Ummah and solved his hardship<br />
2. Whoever revived my Sunnah<br />
3. And Whoever recited Doorud Sharif on me abundantly<br />
<br />
8."Allah Almighty has appointed a group of angels who travel the world, and in my Ummah, whoever sends salutatations to me, those salutations are presented to me by<br />
<br />
these angels." (IBNE HABBAN)<br />
<br />
9." Recite durood sharief abundantly on me, it will be a means of cleanliness and purity for you." (ABU YA"LA<br />
<br />
10."Before whomsoever my mention is made, he should recite durood sharief upon me." (Nasa"I)<br />
<br />
11. " Whosoever recites Durood Sharief on me 10 times in the morning and evening, I will intercede for him on the day of Qiyamah." (TIBRANI)<br />
<br />
12. " Whosoever recites Durood Shareef a 1000 times on me daily, then before death he will see his abode in Jannah." ( SA'AYA)<br />
<br />
13. " Whosoever recites Durood Sharief upon me once, the Allah Almighty orders the Kiraman-Katibeen not to record any (minor) sins of the reciter for 3 days."<br />
<br />
14. " Send Durood Sharief on me, Allah will also send Durood on you."<br />
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<br />
A. THE EXCELLENCE OF DUROOD SHAREEF FOR THE UMMAH AS EXPLAINED IN THE HOLY QURAN AND AHADITH<br />
Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and<br />
<br />
Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation".(Surah al-Ahzab: 56)<br />
In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu<br />
<br />
Alaihi Wasallim). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)."<br />
Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses<br />
<br />
him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)<br />
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Ma'sud (radi Allahu anhu) also narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me<br />
<br />
from among the people will be those who have read the most amount of Durood Shareef". (Tirmidhi)<br />
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Jibrail (alaihissalam) once came to The Holy Prophet (Sallallahooalahi-Wasallam) Said) and said Allah has given me the knowledge to count every leaf on earth,every fish<br />
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in the sea, every star in the sky and every particle of sand on earth, but there's only one thing I cant count. Prophet (s.a.w.s) asked Jibrail {a.s} what is it? Jibrail (a.s)<br />
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replied..... When one of your Ummah recites Durood or salaams to you the blessing Allah showers upon him becomes impossible for me to count. Subhan Allah.<br />
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The message of Allah Ta'ala to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) has come down to us in the form of the Holy Quran and the teachings of Sayyiduna<br />
<br />
Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) have reached us in the form of the Ahadith. Let us see what both the Holy Quran and Ahadith say about Durood Shareef<br />
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(Salawat):<br />
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Innal llaha wa Malaa'ikatahu Yu salluna allan nabiyi.<br />
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Ya Ayyuhal lazeena aamanu sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema.<br />
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Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and<br />
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Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation".(Surah al-Ahzab: 56)<br />
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In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu<br />
<br />
Alaihi Wasallim). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)."<br />
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Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses<br />
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him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)<br />
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Hazrat Abdullah ibn Ma'sud (radi Allahu anhu) also narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me<br />
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from among the people will be those who have read the most amount of Durood Shareef". (Tirmidhi)<br />
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It is now evident that the recitation of Durood Shareef (Salawat) is in perfect obedience to the Divine Command and in complete conformity with the teachings of Holy<br />
<br />
Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) of Islam. There is no scope to choose anything else when we have with us the words of Allah Ta'ala and His Apostle, Sayyiduna<br />
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Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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B. WHAT IS DUROOD SHAREEF AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DUROOD SHAREEF<br />
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Divine blessings on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is the highest and the most meritorious act in our Deen. This "Divine Blessings" is called Durood<br />
<br />
Shareef.<br />
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When Almighty Allah sends Durood and Salaams upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), He is actually blessing him. When the Malaa'ikah and the<br />
<br />
Muslims send Durood and Salaams to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), they are actually showing Almighty Allah their respect for the Holy Prophet<br />
<br />
(Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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Muslims hope that, through the blessings of the Durood and Salaams, Almighty Allah will forgive them of their sins and increase their status in this world and in the<br />
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Aakirah. The Malaa'ikah hope that Almighty Allah will increase their status.<br />
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Durood is a sure means of Allah Ta'ala granting blessings, peace, prosperity and favours of great magnitude on one who recites Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet<br />
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(Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). The reciter of Durood Shareef receives all the benefits in this world and utmost gain in the next world with addition to the love of the Holy<br />
<br />
Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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The invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is styled in Arabic as "Salawat", in Persian as "Durood", and in Urdu as<br />
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"Salawat-o-Salaam".<br />
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The regular recitation of Durood Shareef on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) lifts up our hearts on to a plane of comprehension where we gaze in<br />
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our new found peace and moral armour.<br />
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The reciter of Durood Shareef will, after some time, come to realise by himself that it is the spontaneous outpouring of his heart before the Great Prophet (Sallal Laahu<br />
<br />
Alaihi Wasallim) of Islam, whose love and attachment is needed to get all the present day problems solved and obtain mercy in the next world.<br />
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The more Durood Shareef we recite, the greater the gain and benefit will be achieved in both the worlds. Hazrat Shaikh-e-Akbar Mo'inuddin ibn Arabi (radi Allahu anhu)<br />
<br />
has stated that, "Those who claim to love and revere the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) should increase their recital of the Durood Shareef in patience and<br />
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perseverance until, through the mercy of Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), they have the opportunity of witnessing his blessed countenance".<br />
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The special and exclusive aspect of this prayer is that Durood Shareef is immediately accepted by Allah Ta'ala. No one can doubt its acceptance, as Durood Shareef is<br />
<br />
being recited by Allah Ta'ala too. Not only this, but He has revealed this secret in the Holy Quran by saying:<br />
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Wara fa'na laka zikrah<br />
"Have I not exalted thy name."<br />
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Muslims are a very fortunate people. Allah Ta'ala chose for them the name of Islam as a religion, declared to be comprehensive and final for mankind. The person chose<br />
<br />
to deliver this message in this specific form and extra-ordinary style of love and hope was the most beloved of Allah Ta'ala and became the Light of Divinity to be shed<br />
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upon the entire universe. This Light devastated all the domains of darkness and depression. By reciting Durood Shareef (Salawat) we invite Light and drive away all<br />
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darkness from our inner soul. Our mind becomes soft and love saturated. If there is softness in everything, it tends beauty to it. People become ugly owing to lack of this<br />
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essential beauty of the inner part of the mind. This ugliness cannot be glossed over by any amount of cosmetics. It is the Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal<br />
<br />
Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) which works wonders.<br />
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In the same manner, the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) taught us Durood Shareef to attain salvation, perfect peace and maximum gain in this world as well<br />
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as the next. The soul is the soil where the faith of Allah is to be implanted firmly and faithfully which requires continuous recitation of Durood Shareef to thrive and<br />
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flourish.<br />
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We have been told by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) that Durood Shareef is itself Light and when Light enters the soul every aspiration is<br />
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achieved and every goal is won. Nothing remains thereafter to worry about.<br />
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Human spirit today is depressed everywhere and mankind has come to the edge of destruction, decay and devastation. Everyone is engulfed in untold miseries and<br />
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tragedies of a very great magnitude. Troubles and tortures, pain, poverty, hunger, ill-health, frustrations and accidents have broken the back of a human being. All this can<br />
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evaporate with the recitation of Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) who has clearly proclaimed that Durood Shareef is the panacea of all<br />
<br />
ills and that if any one comes across a calamity he should recite Durood Shareef in the maximum number. Allah Ta'ala has promised that if anyone recites Durood only<br />
<br />
once, He showers ten blessings on the reciter immediately.<br />
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It is narrated that once Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) walked a very long distance in the desert during summer at noon. He fainted due to thirst and hunger. After a while,<br />
<br />
when he regained his consciousness, Allah Ta'ala sent Hazrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to go and inquire from Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) if he was thirsty or not. Hazrat<br />
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Musa (alaihis salaam) replied that he was thirsty. Allah Ta'ala told him that the thirst on the Day of Judgement will be a million times more than what Hazrat Moosa<br />
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(alaihis salaam) experienced. Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) was told that if he wished to get rid of that thirst on the hottest Day of Judgement, he would have to do one<br />
<br />
thing. When Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) enquired as to what should be done, Allah Ta'ala told him that he should recite Durood Shareef in abundance on His last<br />
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Prophet, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) thanked Allah Ta'ala and immediately began reciting Durood Shareef on the<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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From the above fact it is quite clear that Allah Ta'ala has given orders even to his Ambiya to recite Salawat on the last and final Prophet of Islam, and that Durood<br />
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Shareef is not only panacea and a solution to the ills of this world but in the next too.<br />
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In another story, it is narrated that when Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) saw Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) he wanted to be close to her, but Allah Ta'ala sent Hazrat<br />
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Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to stop him. Allah Ta'ala told him that if he wanted to take Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) as his wife, he should first pay Mahr (dowry). On his<br />
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inquiry as to what the Mahr was, Allah Ta'ala told Hazrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to inform him that the best way of paying the dowry is for him to recite Durood Shareef<br />
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3 times on His last Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) did so, Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) was granted to him as<br />
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his legal and legitimate wife.<br />
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The highest blessings which Islam has conferred on man is the concept of Tauheed or Unity of Allah in its purest form. This has been furnished to mankind through<br />
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Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), the last of the Prophets. It is a cardinal duty of every Muslim man and woman, young and old to entertain the<br />
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highest respect, regard, love and esteem for the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) and his family. It should be clear that obedience to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal<br />
<br />
Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is always to be charged with intense love and highest regard for him, for it is through love and esteem that truth can be comprehended and<br />
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communion with the Creator can be vouch-safed. In fact, love is the motive force, reverence dissolves and implicit obedience to the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi<br />
<br />
Wasallim) which is the natural outcome. It is therefore incumbent on those who love him, to pray to Allah Ta'ala and His Angels in wishing for him peace according to the<br />
<br />
Divine Command. This will reshape the life which is otherwise infested with turmoil. The reciter will get countless and matchless benefits in both the Worlds and can<br />
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claim to be the lover of Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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As Muslims we should recite Durood Shareef in the Arabic language. Islam seeks to create a unified outlook and it is in the Arabic language alone which welds all<br />
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Muslims into one great brotherhood. Besides, Arabic is the language of Heaven, it is the language of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), it is the<br />
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language of the Angels and it is the language of Hazrat Abu-Bakr, Hazrat Umar, Hazrat Uthman and Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhuma).<br />
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The daily recitation of Durood Shareef has a tremendous effect on the human head, heart, mind and person. It purifies thoughts and intensifies actions. It makes passages<br />
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for perfect peace and personal satisfaction.<br />
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"Hadith" is an Arabic word which means "Holy Sayings". It is the narration of all the affectionate words of advice uttered by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallal Laahu<br />
<br />
Alaihi Wasallim) from time to time. These sayings (Ahadith) are instructions offered for the guidance of mankind, and to follow them is as important as daily prayers.<br />
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The famous books of Hadith are the following: Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Muwatta, Nisaai', Ibn-Majah, Darmi, Baihaqi and Miskhaat Shareef.<br />
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Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu), the compiler of Bukhari Shareef, took the greatest and painstaking precautions in making his collections of Ahadith and exerted to his<br />
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utmost to achieve all accuracy and reliability as possible. Hence, Ahadith quoted by Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu) and his work on Ahadith stands as one of the<br />
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wonders of intellectual achievement in Islamic History. He wrote all Ahadith in the sacred Haram of Madina Munawwarah. It is, therefore, that most of the Ahadith have<br />
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been taken from the book of Bukhari Shareef.<br />
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Important Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) have been included here for the betterment, benefit guidance and gain of the readers of this book.<br />
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If followed, the reader of these sayings will receive a permit to Paradise even in this world. Every saying opens door to Divine favour and sure success.<br />
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1. For every Durood Shareef that you recite, ten sins are forgiven, ten good deeds are entered into your sheet of actions and ten position are upgraded.<br />
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2. Allah showers ten blessings on the man who recites a Durood. 3. The first man who will meet the Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) on the Day of Judgement will<br />
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be that person who had recited the Durood maximum number of times in his life time.<br />
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4. Those who recite Durood in maximum number will be nearest and dearest to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) in the next world.<br />
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5. If any one is involved in a difficulty then he must recite countless number of Durood Shareefs.<br />
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6. Reciting Durood Shareef eradicates poverty and hunger.<br />
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7. If the Sawaab of the Durood Shareef is dedicated to another person, then thatperson will receive the Sawaab, while the Sawaab of the reciter will not be lessened.<br />
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8. Reciting excessive Durood Shareef brings purity.<br />
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9. Reciting maximum number of Durood Shareef is full compensation of all sins.<br />
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10. Any one who recites excessive Durood Shareef in this world will be safe and sound in the next world.<br />
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11. When a prayer is made to Allah it is never accepted unless praise of Allah Ta'ala and Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is first of<br />
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all recited.<br />
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12. Those who recite Durood quite often will see Divine Light on the dark Day of Judgement.<br />
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13. Three persons will be under the cool shade and the favours of Allah Ta'ala on the Doom's Day. One who kept the Holy Prophet's (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)<br />
<br />
Sunnah alive, one who removed difficulty of a fellow being and one who recited maximum number of Durood Shareef in his life time.<br />
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14. When you forget anything and your memory fails to recollect it, then recite Durood, you will remember the forgotten thing.<br />
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15. Reciting Durood in this world is rewarding in the next.<br />
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16. The reciter of 10 Duroods in the morning and 10 in the evening will receive the help of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) on the Day of Judgement.<br />
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17. One who recites Durood Shareef near the shrine of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is heard by him there and then alone.<br />
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18. Any one who recites Durood is just as one who purchased a slave and freed him.<br />
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19. If a Durood is written in a book by someone Angels of Allah shower blessings on him till the Durood remains in that book.<br />
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20. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said that he himself recites blessings on one who recites Durood on him.<br />
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21. Any one who wants to meet his Allah with a happy face must recite countless number of Durood Shareef.<br />
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22. Reward equivalent to a big mountain (Uhad) is given to one who recites one Durood.<br />
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23. All people will be presented to the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) with their habits, natures and distinct manner, so it is obligatory for a man to recite<br />
<br />
maximum number of Durood.<br />
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24. Allah is Great and Almighty to forgive all sins of the reciter during the day and night when he recites Durood Shareef.<br />
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25. If any one meets in a tragedy, he should recite Durood Shareef in countless numbers.<br />
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26. Reciting Durood is like giving something in charity.<br />
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27. Reciting maximum number of Durood kills all hardships.<br />
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28. Recite Durood Shareef in countless number on Friday, as it is presented to me (the Holy Prophet).<br />
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29. Bad deeds of 200 years (equivalent) are obliterated if a man recites 100 Durood on Friday.<br />
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30. Anyone who recites Durood will overcome all their troubles.<br />
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31. If the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) is mentioned and one who hears it but does not recite Durood Shareef, understand that he has<br />
<br />
forgotten the path to Paradise.<br />
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32. "I pray for all those who recite Durood on me", said the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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33. If any one recites Durood Shareef from any place, any part of the world from any distance, it actually reaches the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim)<br />
<br />
immediately. Allah Ta'ala has appointed several Angels who are given exclusive duty to collect all Durood Shareef and present the same before the Holy Prophet (Sallal<br />
<br />
Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) immediately.<br />
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34. Angels of Allah shower 70 blessings on a man who recites Durood once.<br />
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35. Whenever you hear the call of prayers (Azaan) you should recite Durood.<br />
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36. Wherever you are, from any quarter of the world, you must recite Durood as it reaches the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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37. Ablution is not complete if Durood is not recited on it.<br />
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38. The Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said to his wife that any one who hears the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) and does not<br />
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recite Durood on him will not see the beautiful face of Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) on the Day of the Judgement.<br />
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39. Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) reports that Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said, "The real miser is he in whose presence I am mentioned and then he<br />
<br />
fails to recite Salat on me".<br />
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40. If a person recites 1 000 Durood Shareef daily, he will never die unless he himself sees his place in Heaven with his own eyes.<br />
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41. The Durood Shareef that is recited by the person is written with a Golden Pen on a Silver tablet by the Angels. The Angels then present this Durood Shareef to<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) and proclaim, "O Habeeb of Allah! The son of such and such a person has presented this gift in your majestic<br />
<br />
court".<br />
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D. RESPECT THAT SHOULD BE ACCORDED WHEN RECITINGTHE DUROOD SHAREEF<br />
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Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) said: "Without doubt, there is an Angel of Almighty Allah whom Allah has given power to listen to the voices of all<br />
<br />
the people. Whenever any person reads the Durood Shareef, this Angel delivers the Durood Shareef to me. I then plead to Almighty Allah for the person to receive ten<br />
<br />
blessings for reading a single Durood Shareef". (Jami'us Sagheer).<br />
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How should one recite the Durood Shareef?<br />
What should be the persons condition and the conditions of his environment? The following points should be taken into account when reciting Durood Shareef:<br />
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1. It should be read with utmost humility and respect.<br />
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2. The clothes of the reciter should be clean and free from all impurity.<br />
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3. The place where the Durood Shareef is to be read should be clean.<br />
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4. It is more superior to be in a state of Wudhu while reciting the Durood Shareef. (Not a must, can be recited without Wuduh [Islamic Academy] )<br />
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5. It is better to sit in the Tashahudd position as you would sit when in Salaah and recite the Durood Shareef with concentration and the respect due to it.<br />
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6. It is preferable to face Madinatul Munawwarah.<br />
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7. If possible, one should have sweet fragrance around the place.<br />
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8. The reciter should try and understand the meaning of the Durood Shareef.<br />
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9. One should possess a clean and untainted intention. One should read with the sole intention of pleasing Almighty Allah and Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi<br />
<br />
Wasallim).<br />
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10. The person should not be involved in worldly talks.<br />
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11. A person should try his level best to follow the example or Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
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12. When reading Durood Shareef, you should try and imagine that you are sitting in the august presence of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim).<br />
<br />
Utmost respect and reverence should be displayed.<br />
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13. Whenever one hears or recites the Durood Shareef, it should be read and written in full. It is also preferable to kiss one's thumb and rub them over one's eyes when<br />
<br />
hearing the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim). It's a Sunnah of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (Radiallah Tala Anhu).<br />
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14. When the reading of the Durood Shareef is completed one should praise Allah Ta'ala that he has given you the opportunity of reading such a great Zikr as the Durood<br />
<br />
Shareef.<br />
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15. Whenever one takes the name of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim), one should use titles of respect and reverence.<br />
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16. As an advantage one should count (if possible) on one's fingers as Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallal Laahu Alaihi Wasallim) often encouraged this practice because on<br />
<br />
the Day of Qiyamah those same fingers will bear witness at the time when they are questioned.<br />
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17. Recite Durood Shareef wherever you are (not in the bathroom or toilet) and during any occasion.<br />
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THE VIRTUES OF DUROOD SHARIEF:<br />
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RASULULLAH [SAW] HAS SAID:-<br />
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1." On the day of Qiyamah the person closest to me will be the one who has sent the most Durood unto me. " (TIRMIZI)<br />
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2." On Fridays, send Durood abundantly on me, as it is presented before me. " (ABU DAWUD)<br />
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3. " If any person, who writing my name, sends darood Sharif to me,then for as long as my name remains in that book, Angels will make Du'a of mercy for him. "<br />
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4. "Whoever recites Durood at my grave, I hear it myself. And whoesoever recites it from a distance, Angels present them to me." (BAIHAQI)<br />
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5. "On the day of Qiyamah, that person will be protected from the frightfulness of Qiyamah who recited durood abundantly to me." (SA'AYA)<br />
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6. "For the reciter of durood, Allah sends 70 blessings on him and the angels make dua for him 70 times."(TIBRANI)<br />
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7. " On the Day of Qiyamah, besides the Shadow of the Throne, there would be no other shadow.On that Day, Allah Almighty will especially Grant three kinds of people<br />
<br />
a place under his trone:<br />
1. Whosoever removed some difficulty of my Ummah and solved his hardship<br />
2. Whoever revived my Sunnah<br />
3. And Whoever recited Doorud Sharif on me abundantly<br />
<br />
8."Allah Almighty has appointed a group of angels who travel the world, and in my Ummah, whoever sends salutatations to me, those salutations are presented to me by<br />
<br />
these angels." (IBNE HABBAN)<br />
<br />
9." Recite durood sharief abundantly on me, it will be a means of cleanliness and purity for you." (ABU YA"LA<br />
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10."Before whomsoever my mention is made, he should recite durood sharief upon me." (Nasa"I)<br />
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11. " Whosoever recites Durood Sharief on me 10 times in the morning and evening, I will intercede for him on the day of Qiyamah." (TIBRANI)<br />
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12. " Whosoever recites Durood Shareef a 1000 times on me daily, then before death he will see his abode in Jannah." ( SA'AYA)<br />
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13. " Whosoever recites Durood Sharief upon me once, the Allah Almighty orders the Kiraman-Katibeen not to record any (minor) sins of the reciter for 3 days."<br />
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14. " Send Durood Sharief on me, Allah will also send Durood on you."<br />
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THERE ARE MANY MORE VIRTUES THAT ARE NOT MENTIONED HERE...READ DUROOD SHARIEF ABUNDANTLY AND YOU WILL NOTICE A<br />
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DIFFERENT IN YOUR LIFE.<br />
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<br />
The benefits of durood shareef<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"Send Durood upon me abundantly because in the beginning you will be questioned in the grave about me"<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"Your Durood will be the cause of light at the Bridge of Siraat (on the Day of Judgement), he should send Durood on me abundantly"<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"Three categories of people will be be under the shadow of the Sublime Throne on the Day of Judgement when there will be no shadow besides it:<br />
<br />
(i) The person who removed a misery of a person<br />
<br />
(ii) The person who revived one of my Sunnah (way) and<br />
<br />
(iii) the person who sent Durood on me Abundantly.<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"The person who asked blessings on me abundantly, will be the nearest to me on the Day of Judgement"<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
The person who sent Durood on me Abundantly will be best saved from the distress and calamities on the Day of Judgement<br />
<br />
Kaab Al-Ahbaar (R.A.) narrates that Allah Ta'ala said to Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam)<br />
<br />
" Do you desire protection against thirst on the Day of Qiyamah?<br />
<br />
Hazrat Musa (alaihis salaam) said: "Yes."<br />
<br />
Allah Ta'ala said:<br />
<br />
"Recite Durood abundantly on Muhammad<br />
<br />
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<br />
Virtues and Significances of Durood<br />
<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
Allah bestows ten measures of mercy to the one who recites Durood on me; ten of his sins are forgiven; he is elevated ten ranks and ten virteous deeds are written in his<br />
<br />
Book of Deeds (Nasai and Tibrani)<br />
<br />
Imam Mustaghfiri (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"Whoever recites 100 times Durood on me daily, 100 of his needs will be fullfilled - 30 worldly needs and 70 pertaining to the Akhirah."<br />
<br />
Tibraani narrates that Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"My Shafaa'at ( intercession ) will be for him who recites daily ten times Durood on me during the morning and ten times during the evening."<br />
<br />
Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A.) said:<br />
<br />
"Duas remain suspended between the heaven and the earth. It does not proceed upward as long as Durood on Nabi has not been recited"<br />
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<br />
Warning for those who refrain from reciting Durood<br />
<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"A gathering deviod of the mention of Allah Ta'ala and Durood for Rasulullah will be the cause of regret on the Day of Judgement even though they will enter Jannah."<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"A great miser is he in whose presence I am mentioned and he refrains from reciting Durood on me." (Tirmidhi, Ibni Hibban, Mustadrak)<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"May that person be destroyed who refrains from reciting Durood on me when I am mentioned in his presence" (Tirmidhi)<br />
<br />
Rasulullah said :<br />
<br />
"Whoever forgets to recite Durood on me, has lost the way to Jannat."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Virtues of Salawaat(Durood)<br />
<br />
<br />
BENEFITS OF SALAAT & SALAAM:<br />
<br />
<br />
*It has come in the hadeeth shareef that when people gather in any gathering and they do not remember Allah Ta'ala nor is durood and salaam sent on His<br />
<br />
Nabi(Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam),on the Day of Qiyamat their gatherings will be a means of regret even though they have entered jannat, due to being deprived of the<br />
<br />
reward of the remembrance of Allah and durood and salaam.<br />
<br />
*It has been reported in the hadeeth shareef that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "Send durood and salaam upon me in abundance on Friday because your<br />
<br />
durood and salaam is presented before me (especially on the day of Friday)."<br />
<br />
*It has been narrated in another hadeeth that whoever sends durood on me on Friday his durood is (especially) and most certainly presented before me.<br />
<br />
*It has come in another hadeeth: "Whoever sends salaam to me (especially in a standing position at my Rowdha my soul is returned to me (i.e. I turn my attention to him)<br />
<br />
until I give the answer to his salaam)."<br />
<br />
*In yet another hadeeth it has come that Huzoor Aqdas Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: "On the Day of Qiyamat the person most nearest to me will be the person who<br />
<br />
conferred most durood upon me."<br />
<br />
*It has come in another hadeeth that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "A miser is he, before whom my name is mentioned and he does not send durood upon me."<br />
<br />
*It has come in another hadeeth that Huzoor (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) has said: "You should send durood upon me abundantly because this durood is a means of<br />
<br />
purifying your own self."<br />
<br />
*It has come in another hadeeth that Huzoor Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: "May that person be disgraced before whom my mention is made and he does not send<br />
<br />
durood upon me."<br />
<br />
*In one other hadeeth it has come that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Before whomever my name is mentioned he should send durood upon me because that<br />
<br />
person who sends durood upon me once, Allah Ta'ala will send ten mercies upon him."<br />
*In another hadeeth Huzoor Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam has said: "Whoever mentions me should send durood upon me."<br />
*In yet another hadeeth Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam has explained the means of how the durood reaches him, that, verily, there are some angels ordered by<br />
<br />
Allah who roam around the assemblies and gatherings of the earth and around the Muslims, to present the durood of my ummat before me.<br />
<br />
*In another hadeeth Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: "Once I met Jibraeel Alayhis Salaam and he gave me glad tidings by saying:'Your Lord says: Whoever<br />
<br />
sends durood upon you I will descend upon him My Special Mercy And whoever sends salaam upon you, then I will descend upon him My Special Peace. On this I<br />
<br />
performed a Sajda-e-Shukr (ie. prostration of gratitude) in the Court of Allah`.<br />
<br />
*In another hadeeth it has been reported that Hazrat Ubay bin Kaab Radiallahu anhu came in the service of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam and said:<br />
"O Rasulullah! I have devoted (made wakf) all my time of zikr and du'aa in sending durood upon you.' Huzoor Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: "Then all your dificulties<br />
<br />
will be solved, your needs will be fulfilled and your sins will be forgiven... (until the end of the hadeeth)<br />
<br />
*It has come in another hadeeth that whoever sends durood upon me once Allah Ta'ala will send ten mercies upon him.<br />
<br />
*In yet another hadeeth shareef it has been narrated that one day Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam came;and on the blessed face of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi<br />
<br />
Wasallam the signs of happiness and joy were visible. Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: "Just now Jibraeel Alayhis Salaam came to me and said that your Lord has<br />
<br />
said: O Mohammad! Will you not be happy with this good news that from your ummat whoever will send durood upon you once I will send ten mercies upon him and<br />
<br />
from your ummat whoever sends salaam upon you once I will send peace upon him ten times.'<br />
<br />
*It has come in another hadeeth shareef that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: 'Whoever sends durood upon me once Allah Taala sends ten mercies upon him,<br />
<br />
ten of his sins are forgiven, in jannat ten of his stages are raised and ten rewards are written for him.'<br />
<br />
*It has come in another hadeeth shareef that the person who sends durood upon Nabi Akram Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam once, Allah and His Angels sends seventy<br />
<br />
mercies upon him.<br />
<br />
* Hazrat Anas Radiallahu anhu says:'That every du'aa is prevented from reaching the Court of Allah until the person making du'aa sends durood upon Rasulullah<br />
<br />
Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam and upon the family of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (then it reaches the Court of Allah and is accepted).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
THE EXCELLENCE OF DUROOD SHAREEF AS EXPLAINED IN THE AHADITH<br />
<br />
<br />
1.Ten sins are forgiven<br />
<br />
<br />
2.Ten virtues are written for the reciter<br />
<br />
<br />
3.The rank is raised in Paradise and The reciter is protected from Hypocrisy (Nifaaq)<br />
<br />
4.Causes of Light at thr Bridge of Siraat<br />
<br />
<br />
5.Saved from distress and calamities on the Day of Qiyammah<br />
<br />
<br />
6.Granted Shade under the Arsh of Allah Ta'ala<br />
<br />
<br />
7.Closeness to RasulAllah Purifies the heart and removes the rust of sinilluminates the heart<br />
<br />
<br />
8.Grants safety on the Day of Qayimah and It is one of the most blessed of Deeds<br />
<br />
9.Ten Mercies will be bestowed upon the reciterPurifies one deedsShafa'at of RasulAllah on the Day of Qiyamah<br />
<br />
<br />
10.One will be present at the Haud-e-Kauthar<br />
<br />
11.Excellence and Beauty at Meetings<br />
<br />
<br />
12.Gets rid of poverty and hardship<br />
<br />
<br />
13.Alaah Ta'ala, His Angels and RasulAllah also send blessings into the reciter<br />
<br />
<br />
14.It is a sure and certain worship of Allah Ta'alaIt is of benefit in this world and the Hereafter<br />
<br />
<br />
15.It creates love for the reciter in the hearts of other persons<br />
<br />
<br />
16.The reciter is safe from backbiters<br />
<br />
<br />
* when people gather in any gathering and they do not remember Allah Ta'ala nor is durood and salaam sent on His Nabi(Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam),on the Day of<br />
<br />
Qiyamat their gatherings will be a means of regret even though they have entered jannat, due to being deprived of the reward of the remembrance of Allah and durood<br />
<br />
and salaam.<br />
<br />
<br />
* Send durood and salaam upon me in abundance on Friday because your durood and salaam is presented before me (especially on the day of Friday<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*whoever sends durood on me on Friday his durood is (especially) and most certainly presented before me.<br />
<br />
<br />
*Whoever sends salaam to me (especially in a standing position at my Rowdha my soul is returned to me (i.e. I turn my attention to him) until I give the answer to his<br />
<br />
salaam)."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*On the Day of Qiyamat the person most nearest to me will be the person who conferred most durood upon me<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*A miser is he, before whom my name is mentioned and he does not send durood upon me."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*You should send durood upon me abundantly because this durood is a means of purifying your own self."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*May that person be disgraced before whom my mention is made and he does not send durood upon me."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*Before whomever my name is mentioned he should send durood upon me because that person who sends durood upon me once, Allah Ta'ala will send ten mercies upon<br />
<br />
him."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*Whoever mentions me should send durood upon me."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
* verily, there are some angels ordered by Allah who roam around the assemblies and gatherings of the earth and around the Muslims, to present the durood of my ummat<br />
<br />
before me.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*Once I met Jibraeel Alayhis Salaam and he gave me glad tidings by saying:'Your Lord says: Whoever sends durood upon you I will descend upon him My Special Mercy<br />
<br />
And whoever sends salaam upon you, then I will descend upon him My Special Peace. On this I performed a Sajda-e-Shukr (ie. prostration of gratitude) in the Court of<br />
<br />
Allah`.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*once a sahabi asked ....i think..ubai bin kaab ...O Rasulullah! I have devoted (made wakf) all my time of zikr and du'aa in sending durood upon you.' Huzoor Sallallahu<br />
<br />
Alayhi Wasallam said: "Then all your dificulties will be solved, your needs will be fulfilled and your sins will be forgiven...<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*whoever sends durood upon me once Allah Ta'ala will send ten mercies upon him.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*one day Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam came;and on the blessed face of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam the signs of happiness and joy were visible. Nabi<br />
<br />
Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: "Just now Jibraeel Alayhis Salaam came to me and said that your Lord has said: O Mohammad! Will you not be happy with this good<br />
<br />
news that from your ummat whoever will send durood upon you once I will send ten mercies upon him and from your ummat whoever sends salaam upon you once I will<br />
<br />
send peace upon him ten times.'<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
*Whoever sends durood upon me once Allah Taala sends ten mercies upon him, ten of his sins are forgiven, in jannat ten of his stages are raised and ten rewards are<br />
<br />
written for him.'<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
the person who sends durood upon Nabi Akram Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam once, Allah and His Angels sends seventy mercies upon him.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
* Hazrat Anas Radiallahu anhu says:'That every du'aa is prevented from reaching the Court of Allah until the person making du'aa sends durood upon Rasulullah<br />
<br />
Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam and upon the family of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (then it reaches the Court of Allah and is accepted<br />
<br />
<br />
Blessings Of Durood Shareef<br />
<br />
<br />
"The Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) asked the Sahaba. "Who is a stingy and miserly person. The Sahaba responded: " O Messenger Of Allah (sallallahu<br />
<br />
aliyhi Wassallam) A stingy person is he who has loads of wealth but does not spend it." The Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wassallam) responded "No! a Stingy and<br />
<br />
Miserly person is he in whose presence my name is mentioned and he does not recite Durood."<br />
<br />
<br />
The Prophet of Allah ( sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) has said that whoever recites Durood upon me for his each recitation Allah Ta Ala will Forgive ten of his sins , his<br />
<br />
rank in paradise will be raised by ten Degrees, and he will receive ten blessings.<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, will be the closest to The Prophet Of Allah (sallallahu Alaiyhi wassallam).<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, he will be relieved of his debts.<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, at the time of his death he will blessed with the tawfiq to recite the Kalimah Tayabbah.<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, will be protected from the punishment of the grave.<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, will be given the Tawfiq to perform Hajj.<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, will be given tawfiq to visit the Blessed Grave of our Beloved (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam).<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, will be blessed by seeing the Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) in his dreams.<br />
<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, on the day of Qiyamah his face will be shining like the Moon on the 14th night of the month when it is at its brightest.<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, he will be as close to The Prophet Of Allah (Sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) as the Index finger is to the middle finger on a hand.<br />
<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, will be given the water from the fountain of Al Kawthar to drink by The Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam).<br />
<br />
Whoever recites Durood abundantly, and passes away and is buried in Medina<br />
he will be amongst the first to receive devine mercy and to drink from<br />
al Kawthar,and amongst the first to enter Paradise</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-26600288500908626752011-05-09T03:44:00.001-07:002011-05-09T03:44:57.655-07:00Beautiful zikir remembrance allah<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">Beautiful zikir remembrance allah</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243428" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">A collection of various forms of dhikr and tasbih from the Sunnah.<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ وَ بِحَمْدِهِ - SubhanAllahi wa biHamdihi (Glory be to Allah and Praise Him).<br />
<br />
Whoever says (the above) at morning and evening time, one hundred times, none shall come on the Day of Resurrection with anything better except someone who has said the same or more.[1]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ وَ بِحَمْدِهِ - SubhanAllah wa biHamdihi (Glory be to Allah and Praise Him).<br />
<br />
Whoever says (the above) a hundred times during the day, his sins are wiped away, even if they are like the foam of the sea.[2]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ وَ بِحَمْدِهِ - SubhanAllahi wa biHamdihi (Glory be to Allah and Praise Him)<br />
<br />
Abu Dharr reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, "Shall I tell you the words that Allah loves the most?" I said: "Yes, tell me, O Messenger of Allah." He said: "The words dearest to Allah are: subhanAllah wa bihamdihi.[3]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ الْعَظِيمِ وَ بِحَمْدِهِ - SubhanAllahi 'l-`adheem wa biHamdihi (Glory be to Allah, The Supreme, and Praise Him)<br />
<br />
A palm tree is planted for the reciter [of the above] in Paradise.[4]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ وَ بِحَمْدِهِ ، سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ الْعَظِيمِ - SubhanAllahi wa biHamdihi, Subhan-Allahi 'l-`adheem (Glory be to Allah, and Praise, Glory be to Allah, the Supreme)<br />
<br />
Prophet Muhammad said: "Two words are light on the tongue, weigh heavily in the balance, they are loved by the Most Merciful One."[5]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ - SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah)<br />
<br />
Whoever recites [the above] one Hundred times, a thousand good deeds are recorded for him or a thousand bad deeds are wiped away.[6]<br />
<br />
لا حَوْلَ وَ لا قُوَّةَ اِلَّا بِاللّهِ - La Hawla wa la Quwatta illa Billah (There is no Might or Power except with Allah)<br />
<br />
[the above is] a treasure from the treasures of Paradise.[7]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ ، والْحَمْدُللّهِ ، وَ لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ ، وَ اللّهُ اَكْبَرُ - SubhanAllah, walHamdulilah, wa La illaha ilAllahu, waAllahu Akbar (Glory be to Allah, All Praise is for Allah, There is No God but Allah, Allah is the Greatest)<br />
<br />
The above are mentioned as the four most beloved words to Allah. It does not matter with which one of them is begun.[8]<br />
<br />
Abu Sa`id reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, "Perform the enduring goods deeds (al-baaqiyaat al-SaliHaat) more frequently." They asked, "What are these enduring good deeds?" The Prophet replied: Takbir [Allahu Akbar], Tahlil [la ilaha illallah], Tasbih [Subhan'Allah], alhamdulillah, and la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.[9]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ ، والْحَمْدُللّهِ ، وَ لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ ، وَ اللّهُ اَكْبَرُ - SubhanAllah, walHamdulilah, wa La illaha ilAllahu, waAllahu Akbar (Glory be to Allah, All Praise is for Allah, There is No God but Allah, Allah is the Greatest)<br />
<br />
Prophet Muhammad said: “For me to say (the above) is dearer to me and all that the sun rises upon (ie the whole world).”[10]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ ، والْحَمْدُللّهِ ، وَ لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ ، وَ اللّهُ اَكْبَرُ ، وَ لا حَوْلَ وَ لا قُوَّةَ اِلَّا بِاللّهِ - SubhanAllah, walHamdulilah, wa La illaha ilAllahu, waAllahu Akbar, wa la Hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (Glory be to Allah, All Praise is for Allah, There is No God but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, There is no might or any power Except with Allah)<br />
<br />
(The above) are the good deeds which endure [al-baqiyaatuS-SaliHaat]<br />
<br />
سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ ، والْحَمْدُللّهِ ، وَ لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ ، وَ اللّهُ اَكْبَرُ ، وَ لا حَوْلَ وَ لا قُوَّةَ اِلَّا بِاللّهِ - SubhanAllah, walHamdulilah, wa La illaha ilAllahu, waAllahu Akbar, wa la Hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (Glory be to Allah, All Praise is for Allah, There is No God but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, There is no might or any power Except with Allah)<br />
<br />
Abd Allah ibn Mas'ud reported that the Prophet said: "During the Night Journey I met Ibrahim (alayhis salam) who said to me: ‘O Muhammad, convey my greetings to your Community, and tell them that the Paradise is of pure land, its water is sweet, and its expanse is vast, spacious and even. And its seedlings are SubhanAllah, walhamdulilah, wa la ilaha ilAllah, waAllahu Akbar (the above).’”[11]<br />
<br />
الْحَمْدُللّهِ - Alhamdulilah (All Praise is for Allah) - Verily the best supplication is (above).[12]<br />
<br />
لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ - La illaha ilAllah(u) (There is No God But Allah)<br />
<br />
The best form of remembrance is (above).[13]<br />
<br />
لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ - La illaha ilAllah(u) (There is No God But Allah)<br />
<br />
Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet said: "When a servant of Allah utters the words la ilaha illallah (there is no God except Allah) sincerely, the doors of heaven open up for these words until they reach the Throne of Allah, so long as its utterer keeps away from the major sins.”[14]<br />
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لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ - La illaha ilAllah(u) (There is No God But Allah)<br />
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Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet said, "Renew your faith." "How can we renew our faith?" they asked. The Prophet replied: "Say always: la ilaha illallah."[15]<br />
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لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَ لَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَ هُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ - La illaha ilAllahu, waHdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul Mulku, wa lahul Hamd, wa Huwa ala kulli shaiy'in Qadeer (There is No God But Allah Alone, who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the raise, and He is Able to do all things)<br />
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Whoever says the above ten times, will have the reward for freeing four slaves from the Children of Isma'il .[16]<br />
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لا اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَ لَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَ هُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ - La illaha ilAllahu, waHdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul Mulku, wa lahul Hamd, wa Huwa ala kulli shaiy'in Qadeer (There is No God But Allah Alone, who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the raise, and He is Able to do all things)<br />
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Whoever says the above one Hundred times, has the reward of freeing ten slaves, a hundred good deeds are recorded for him and a hundred bad deeds are wiped away and he has gained refuge from the devil that day until evening and none shall come with anything better except someone who has done more.[17]<br />
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لَآ اِلهَ اِلاَّ اللّهُ وَاحِدًا اَحَدًا صَمَدًا لَّمْ يَتَّخِذْ صَاحِبَةً وَّ لاَ وَلَدًا وَّ لَمْ يَكُنْ لَّوْ كُفُوًا اَحَدٌ - La illaha ilAllahu, Wahidda(n), Ahada(n), Samada(n), lam yatakhidh sahiba(n). Wa la walada, wa la yak(n)ul-lahu kufuwan Ahad (There is no God except Allah, the One and Only, the Eternal, Who has not taken a partner nor a son. And there is none like unto Him)<br />
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Whoever says the words above ten times, then 40,000 (forty thousand) good deeds will be recorded for him.[18]<br />
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أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْْقَيُّومُ وَ أَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ - Astaghfirullah al-'Adheemal-ladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum wa atubu ilaih (I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, Whom there is none worthy except Him, the Living, The Eternal, and I repent unto Him)<br />
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Whoever says the above words, Allah will forgive him even if he deserted the army's ranks.[19]<br />
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اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّى لاَ إِلهَ إِلاَ أَنْتَ ، خَلَقْتَنِى وَ أنَا عَبْدُكَ وَ أنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ ما اسْتَطَعْتُ ، أعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِ مَا صَنَعْت ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَىَّ وَ أبُوءُ بِذَنْبى فَاغْفِرْ لِى فإِنَّهُ لاَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ - Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, 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 'alaiya, wa Abu Laka bidhanbi faghfirli innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa anta (O Allah! You are my Lord! None has the right to be worshipped but You. You created me and I am Your slave, and I am faithful to my covenant and my promise as much as I can. I seek refuge with You from all the evil I have done. I acknowledge before You all the blessings You have bestowed upon me, and I confess to You all my sins. So I entreat You to forgive my sins, for nobody can forgive sins except You.)<br />
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The above du'a is known as the Sayyid al-Istighfar and is the most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allah. Whoever says it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise.[20]<br />
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If someone implements ten verses of the Qur'an, He/She will not be considerate amongst the negligent on the Day of Judgment.[21]<br />
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If someone implements one hundred verses of the Qur'an, He/She will be considered among the obedient on the Day of Judgment.[22]<br />
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If someone implements one thousand verses of the Qur'an, He/She will be amongst the extremely rich on the Day of Judgement.[23]<br />
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[1] Sahih Muslim, #4:42071.<br />
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[2] Sahih al-Bukhari; #7:168, Sahih Muslim; #4:2071.<br />
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[3] Muslim and at-Tirmidhi.<br />
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[4] at-Tirmidhi; 5:511, al-Hakim.<br />
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[5] Sahih al-Bukhari; #7:67, Sahih Muslim, #4:2071.<br />
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[6] Sahih Muslim; #4:2073.<br />
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[7] Sahih al-Bukhari; al-Fath al-Bari #11:213, Sahih Muslim #4:2076.<br />
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[8] Sahih Muslim; #3:1685.<br />
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[9] an-Nasa'i and Hakim, who said its chain is sahih.<br />
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[10] Sahih Muslim; #4:2072.<br />
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[11] at-Tirmidhi and Tabarani whose version adds: "There is no power nor strength save through Allah".<br />
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[12] Sahih Muslim; #4:2073.<br />
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[13] Sahih Muslim; #4:2073.<br />
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[14] at-Tirmidhi, who says it is hasan gharib. al-Mundhiri included in al-Targhib #2:414.<br />
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[15] Ahmad with a fair chain of authorities.<br />
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[16] Sahih al-Bukhari; 7:67, Sahih Muslim; #4:2071.<br />
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[17] Sahih al-Bukhari; #4:95, Sahih Muslim; #4:2071.<br />
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[18] Ahmad.<br />
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[19] Abu Dawud 2/85, at-Tirmidhi 5/569, Al-Hakim who declared it authentic and adh-Dhahabi agreed with him 1/511.<br />
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[20] Sahih al-Bukhari 8, 75 #318.<br />
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[21] Abu Dawud, Ibn Hibban – sahih.<br />
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[22] Abu Dawud, Ibn Hibban – sahih.<br />
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[23] Abu Dawud, Ibn Hibban – sahih.<br />
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Ibn Taimiyaa wrote, "Remembrance of Allah is to the heart what water is to fish. What happens to a fish when it is taken out of water?" Imam Shams ad-Din ibn al-Qayyim wrote about nearly eighty benefits that come with dhikru'llah in his book al-Wabil al-Sayyib. We shall quote some of them here, although we recommend the reader to refer to this book itself because of its great value.<br />
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Remembrance of Allah is sustenance for both the heart and the spirit. If the servant is deprived of it he becomes like a body which has been deprived of food.<br />
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Remembrance of Allah also drives away shaytan, suppressing him and breaking him; it is pleasing to the Merciful, Might and Exalted is He, dispels worry and melancholy from the heart, adorns it with delight and joy, fills the heart and face with light, and cloaks the one who remembers Allah with dignity, gentleness and freshness. It instils love for Allah, fear of Him, and relating all matters to Him. It also enhances Allah's remembrance of His servant, for as Allah says:<br />
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--< So remember Me-I will remember you. (2:152)--><br />
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Even if this were the only reward for the remembrance of Allah, it would be mercy and honour enough, for such a heart is always aware and free from wrong actions.<br />
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Although remembrance is one of the easiest forms of worship, the mercy and honour that it brings cannot be acheived by any other means. Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet *saaws* said, "Whoever recites the words, "There is no god but Allah, the One, having no partner with Him. Sovereignty belongs to Him and All praise is due to Him, and He is Powerful over everything', one hundred times every day, there is a reward equal to freeing ten slaves for him, and a hundred good actions are recorded for him, and a hundred wrong actions are removed from his record. That is a safeguard for him against shaytan on that day until evening, and no one brings anything more excellent than this, except the one who has done more than this (that is, who recites these words more than one hundred times)."1<br />
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Jabir reported that the Prophet *saaws* said, "Whoever recites the words, "Glory be to Allah and His is the praise', will have a palm tree planted for him in the Garden."2<br />
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Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "To Praise Allah, may He be Exalted, is more dear to me than spending the same number of dinars (as the number of times I praise Him) in the way of Allah."<br />
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Remembrance of Allah is a remedy for hard hearts. A man once told al-Hassan, "O Abu Sa'id, I complain to you about the hardness of my heart." He said, "Soften it with the remembrance of Allah." Makhul said, "Remembrance of Allah is (a sign of) health, while remembrance of people is like a disease." A man once asked Salman, "Which deeds are the best?" He said, "Haven't you read in the Qur'an:<br />
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--<* And the remembrance of Allah is greatest. (29:45)<*-:<br />
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Abu Musa once related that the Prophet *saaws* said, "The difference between the one who remembers his Lord and the one who does not is like the difference between the living and the dead."3<br />
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Abdullah ibn Busr related that a man once told the Prophet *saaws*, "The roads to good are many and I am unable to take all of them, so please tell me something to which I can hold fast, but do not overburden me lest I forget it." He said, "Make sure that your tongue is moist and supple with the remembrance of Allah, the Exalted."4<br />
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Continual remembrance of Allah increases a servant's good witnesses on the Day of Resurrection. It is a means which prevents him from talking in the wrong way, such as backbiting and spreading tales and their like. Either the tongue is mentioning Allah and remembering Him, or it is talking incorrectly.<br />
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Whoever has the gates of remembrance opened to him has an opening to his Lord, Mighty and Glorious is He, through which he will find what he seeks. If he finds Allah, he has found everything. If he misses the opportunity, he has missed everything.<br />
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There are several types of remembrance. The remembrance of the Names of Allah, Mighty and Glorious is He, the remembrance of His Attributes, and praising Him and thanking Him. All of these can take the form of saying, for example, 'Glory be to Allah', 'Praise be to Allah', 'There is no god but Allah'. A servant can also remember Allah by referring to His Names and Attributes, such as by saying, for example, "Allah, Mighty and Glorious is He, Hears all that his servants say and do"; or by mentioning what He has commanded and what He has forbidden, such as saying, "Allah, the Mighty and Glorious, commands such and such, or forbids such and such."<br />
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A servant can also remember Allah by talking about His blessings, while the best type of remembrance is the recitation of the Qur'an, because this contains remedies to cure the heart from all illnesses. Allah, the Exalted, says:<br />
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--<*O mankind, there has come to you a protection from your Lord and a healing for what is in your hearts, and for those who believe, a guidance and a mercy. (10:57)--><br />
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And also::<br />
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--<* We send down in the Qur'an that which is a healing and a mercy for those who believe. (17:82)>--*<br />
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All the illnesses of the heart result from desires and doubt, and the Qur'an is a cure for both. It has enough clear signs and proofs to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and thus it cures the diseases of doubt which ruin knowledge, understanding and perception, by enabling a person to see things as they really are.<br />
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Whoever studies the Qur'an, and allows it to be absorbed by his heart, will recognise truth and falsehood and will be able to distinguish between them, just as he is able to distinguish between night and day.<br />
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As for curing the diseases that arise from desires, it is because it contains wisdom and good counsel. This recommends avoiding worldly gains and inspires a yearning for the akhira.<br />
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The Prophet *saaws* once said, "Whoever wants to love Allah and His Messenger should read the Qur'an."5<br />
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The Qur'an is also the best means for bringing the servant nearer to his Lord, Glorious and Exalted is He. Khabab ibn al-Arat said to a man, "Draw closer to Allah as much as you can, and remember that you can do so by no means more pleasing to Him than using His own words."<br />
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Ibn Mas'ud said, "Whoever loves the Qur'an loves Allah and His Messenger," and sayyedina Uthman ibn Affan, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "If your hearts were really pure, they would never have enough of reciting Allah's words."<br />
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All in all, the most benefical thing for the servant is to remember Allah, Mighty and Glorious is He, constantly:<br />
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--<* Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest. ( 13:28)*>-<br />
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**The Best kind of remembrance is to recite the Book of Allah, the Glorious and Exalted.*<br />
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Notes:<br />
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1. Al-Bukhari, Kitabn ad-Da'awat, 11/201; Muslim, Kitab adh-Dhikr<br />
wa'd-Du'a, 17/16.<br />
2. Sahih, at-Tirmidhi, Kitab ad-Da'awat, 9/433.<br />
3. Al-Bukhari, Kitab ad-Da'awat, 11/208; al-Hakim, Kitab ad-Du'a, 1/495.<br />
4. At-Tirmidhi, Kitab ad-Da'awat, 9/314.<br />
5. Da'if, munkar. See the commentary on this hadith in Ibn Hajar's Tahdhib<br />
at-Tahdhib, 2/222 and Lisan al-Mizan, 2/185, and in as-Suyuti's Al-Jami'<br />
as-Saghir, 6/150.<br />
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from the works of Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbabli, Ibn Al-Qayyim<br />
al-Jawziyaa, and Abu Hamid al-Ghazali<br />
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<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">Excellent things to do for countless rewards and sawab</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243423" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1) Whoever reads Surah Ikhlas ten times, Allah will build a palace for him in Paradise. ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) exclaimed, “If that’s the case, then we will increase in our palaces!” The Prophet ? (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) responded, “Allah is better and greater (in reward).” [Ahmad]<br />
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2) Whoever reads Surat al-Kahf on Friday, it will act as a light/protection for him from one Friday to the next. [Bayhaqi]<br />
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3) Whoever memorizes the first ten verses from Suratul Kahf, he will be protected from the trial of the Dajjal (Anti-Christ). [Ahmad]<br />
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4) Whoever reads Ayatul Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing will keep him from Paradise except death. [Nasaa’i]<br />
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5) When you go to your beds at night, read Surat al-Kafirun then sleep upon completing it, for it will be a protection from Shirk (associating partners with Allah). [Ahmad]<br />
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6) Whoever performs their ablution carefully and then affirms (their faith by testifying): “Ash-hadu an laa ilaha il Allah wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa rasuluhu; Allahumma-ja’lni min at-tawaabeen waj-a’lni min al-mutatahireen”: ‘I testify that there is no true deity except Allah Alone, Who has no partners, and that Muhammad ? is His slave and Messenger; O Allah, make me from those who repent and purify themselves’ – the eight gates of Jannah are opened for him so he may enter through whichever of these gates he desires.[Tirmidhi]<br />
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7) Whoever makes ablution then says upon finishing: “Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika;, Ashhadu an laa ilaha ila anta, Astaghfiruka wa atoobu ilayk”: ‘Glory be to You O Allah and all praise belongs to You; I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except You. I seek Your Forgiveness, and I turn to You,’ - it is written in a parchment, then sealed; and is not opened till the Day of Resurrection. [Nasaa’i]<br />
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8) While we were praying one day with the Messenger of Allah ?, a man from among the people said, “Allahu Akbaru Kabeera, walhamdulillahi Katheera, wa Subhan’Allahi bukratan wa aseela”, ‘Allah is the Greatest above everything else, and All Praise is for Allah abundantly, and Glory be to Allah in the morning and evening. The Prophet ? asked, “who said those words?” A man replied, “I did, O Messeger of Allah.” The Prophet ? then said, ‘I am amazed by your speech, for they caused the doors of heaven to open.’ Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) added to this narration, “I never left saying those words after I heard the Messenger of Allah say that. [Muslim]<br />
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9) One day we were praying behind the Messenger of Allah ? and when he ? raised his head from the position of ruku` (bowing position), he said: “Sami Allahu leman hamidah” – ‘Allah hears the one who praises Him’. A man from behind added: “Rabbanna wa la kal hamd – hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan fih” – ‘Our Lord, all praise is due only to You, praise which is abundant, excellent and blessed.’ When we finished [the prayer] the Prophet ? said: ‘Who spoke?’ The man said, ‘I did’. He ? said, ‘Indeed I saw some 30 angels all scuffling to see which one of them could record it.’ [Muslim]<br />
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10) Whoever prays twelve units of prayer voluntarily in a day and night, Allah will build him a house in Paradise. [Muslim]<br />
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11) Whoever observes four rakaat (units) before dhuhr (midday) prayer, and four rakaat after prayer, the fire will not touch him. [Abu Dawud]<br />
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12) May Allah have mercy on a person who prays four rakaat before ‘Asr (afternoon) prayer.[Abu Dawud]<br />
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13) Whoever stands in night prayer and recites ten verses (from the Qur’an) will not be written as a heedless person. And whoever recites 100 verses will be written as a devout slave. And whoever recites 1000 verses will be written as one who has mountains of good deeds. [Abu Dawud]<br />
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14) The voluntary prayer of a man where no one can see him is 25 times greater than voluntary prayer in front of the people. [Abu Ya’la]<br />
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15) Whoever prays four rakaat of Duha (mid-morning) prayer, and then another four (for a total of eight rakaat), a house is built for him in Paradise. [Tabarani]<br />
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16) Verily, Allah and His angels pray for the ones who fill in (or complete) the rows [in prayer], and whoever fills in a gap, Allah will raise his status because of it and will build a house for him in Paradise. [Ahmad]<br />
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17) Whenever a servant prostrates to Allah, Allah writes a reward for him, wipes out one of his sins and elevates his rank by one degree; so prostrate as much as you can. [ibn Majah]<br />
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18) Whoever prays fajr (morning prayer) in congregation then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two units of prayer has the reward like that of Hajj and Umrah. [Tirmidhi]<br />
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19) “Whoever prays to Allah for forty days in congregation, not missing the first takbeer (of prayer), he will be recorded as being free from two things: free from the Fire and free from hypocrisy. [Tirmidhi]<br />
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20) The best of prayers with Allah is the fajr (morning) prayer, prayed in congregation on Friday. [Abu Nu’aym] (There is a difference of opinion among the scholars if this narration is a hadith or a statement of ibn Umar – Allah knows best)<br />
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21) Whoever says, “Subhan’Allah al-Adheem wa biHamdihi” – ‘Glory be to Allah the Most Great and for Him is all praise’, will have a date-palm tree planted for him in Paradise. [Tirmidhi]<br />
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22) Whoever says “Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an laa ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaika” - ‘(O Allah, You are free from every imperfection; praise be to You. I testify that there is no true god except You; I ask Your Pardon and turn to You in repentance)’ in a gathering of remembrance, it will be like a seal to stamp it (the remembrance) with, and he who says it in a gathering of vain talk, it will be an expiation for it (the vain talk). [Nasaa’i]<br />
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23) Indeed, (saying) “SubhanAllah” – ‘Glory be to Allah (and He is high above any imperfection)’ and “Alhamdulillah” – ‘All praise and thanks is only for Allah alone’, and “Laa ilaha ilAllah” – ‘There is no deity worthy of worship except ’llah’, and “Allahu Akbar” – ‘Allah is Greater than everything’, cause a slave’s sins to fall away just as the leaves of a tree fall. [Ahmad]<br />
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24) Would any of you like to accumulate 1000 rewards every day? Say “SubhanAllah“, ‘Glory be to Allah and He is high above any imperfection’ 100 times and Allah will record for you 1000 rewards or He will remove 1000 mis-deeds. [Muslim]<br />
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25) Verily, Allah has chosen four words from all speech: “SubhanAllah” (Glory be to Allah and He is high above any imperfection), and “Alhamdulillah” (All praise and thanks are for Allah alone), and “Laa ilaha ilAllah” (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah), and “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greater than everything). Therefore whoever says SubhanAllah twenty deeds will be recorded for him and twenty sins will be removed from him. And whoever says Allahu Akbar will get the same. And whoever says Laa ilaha ilAllah will get the same. And whoever says “Alhamdulillahi Rabbil `Alamin” – ‘All praise and thanks is for Allah alone, the Lord of all things’, from his heart, thirty good deeds will be recorded for him and thirty sins will be dropped from him. [Nasaa’i]<br />
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26. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates, “The Prophet ? (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) passed by me once while I was planting some crops. He said, ‘O Abu Hurayrah! What are you planting?’ I answered, ‘some crops.’ The Prophet ? said, ‘Shall I inform you of crops which are far better than all this? Saying: “SubhanAllah” – ‘Glory be to Allah (and He is high above any imperfection)’ and “Alhamdulillah” – ‘All praise and thanks is for Allah alone’, and “Laa ilaha ilAllah” – ‘There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah’, and “Allahu Akbar” – ‘Allah is Greater than everything’. With every one of these [words], a tree will be planted for you in paradise’.” [Sunan ibn Majah]<br />
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27. Whoever is stingy about spending his wealth, and fears to fight the enemy, and is in terror of enduring the night should repeat frequently “SubhanAllahi wa biHamdihi” – ‘Glory be to Allah the Most Great and for Him is all praise’. By Him in whose Hand is my soul, they (those words) are more beloved to Allah than two mountains of gold and silver. [Abu Nu’aym]<br />
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28. Whoever enters a market and says: “Laa ilaaha illAllah waHdahu laa shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul Hamdu yuHyi wa yumeetu wa huwa Hayyun laa yamoot, bi yadihil khayr, wahuwa `alaa kulli shay’in Qadeer” – ‘There is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, He is alone without partner, to Him belongs dominion and praise, he causes life and death 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 a million good deeds, erase a million of his bad deeds and raise him a million levels and build for him a house in Paradise. [Tirmidhi]<br />
<br />
29. Shall I guide you to something greater than remembering Allah (all) night and day? Say: “Alhamdulillahi `adada maa khalaq, Alhamdulillahi mil`a maa khalaq, Alhamdulillahi `adada maa fee-s-samawati wa maa fil`ardhi, Alhamdulillahi`’adada maa ahsaa kitabahu, wa Alhamdulillahi `alaa maa ahsaa kitaabahu, wa Alhamdulillahi `adada kuli shayy, wa Alhamdulillah mil`a kuli shayy” – ‘Praise be to Allah by the multitude of what He created; Praise be to Allah by the abundance of what He created; Praise be to Allah by the multitude of what is in the heavens and the earth; Praise be to Allah by the multitude of what His book enumerates; And Praise be to Allah for what His book enumerates; And Praise be to Allah as abundantly as everything.’ Then Glorify Allah similarly (by): learn these (phrases) and teach them to those who will follow after you. [At-Tabarani]<br />
<br />
30. Whoever sends blessings on me (the Prophet ?) 10 times in the morning and 10 times in the evening will have my intercession (Shafa’ah) on the Day of Judgment. [At-Tabarani]<br />
<br />
31. Whoever says: “Radheetu billahi Rabba, wa bil Islaami Deena, wa bi Muhammad Nabiyya” – ‘I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, and with Islam as my Religion, and with Muhammad as my Prophet,’ Paradise would be (made) mandatory for him. [Abu Dawud]<br />
<br />
32. Whoever supplicates for his brother (in Islam) in his absence, an angel is appointed to his side who says “Ameen (so be it) and may you also be blessed with the same.” [Muslim]<br />
<br />
33. Whoever defends the honor of his brother in his absence will be entitled to Allah’s Protection from the Fire. [Tirmidhi]<br />
<br />
34. Whoever removes a harmful thing from the path of the Muslims, Allah shall write for him a virtue whose reward is Paradise. [At-Tabarani]<br />
<br />
35. Whoever extends the time to his debtor [to return the loan] , or forgives the debt, will be in the shade of the Throne (of Allah) on the Day of Resurrection. [Muslim]<br />
<br />
36. Whoever gives respite to a poor person or writes off his debt, Allah will put him under His shade on a day on which there will be no shade except His (Judgment Day). [Muslim]<br />
<br />
37. Whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times (Allahumma inni as’aluk al-Jannah), then Paradise will say: “O Allah! Enter him into Paradise!” And whoever seeks protection with Allah from the Fire three times (Allahumma najjini min an-Nar), the Fire will say: “O Allah! Protect him from the Fire!” [Tirmidhi]<br />
<br />
38. Whoever is easy-going, gentle and kind, Allah will make the fire forbidden for him. [Hakim]<br />
<br />
39. Whoever abstains from asking others for some financial help, Allah will give him (help) and save him from asking others; Allah will make him self-sufficient.” [Bukhari]<br />
<br />
40. Whoever builds a Masjid for the sake of Allah even if it is like a nest which a bird builds for its eggs, Allah will build for him/her a house in Paradise. [Tirmidhi]<br />
<br />
41. In Paradise there are rooms whose outside can be seen from the inside and the inside can be seen from the outside. Allah has prepared them for those who feed the poor, who are gentle in speech, who fast regularly and who pray at night when (other) people are asleep. [Ahmad]<br />
<br />
42. If a Muslim plants a tree, or sows a field and men and beasts and birds eat from it, all of it is charity from him. [Muslim]<br />
<br />
43. Whoever visited a sick person or visits his brother in Islam, a caller calls from the skies: “You have done well and your walk was good also, and you have earned a place in paradise”. [Tirmidhi]<br />
<br />
44. If a man visits his sick Muslim brother, it is as if he walks reaping the fruits of Paradise until he sits, and when he sits he is showered in mercy, and if this was in the morning, seventy thousand angels pray for him until the evening, and if this was in the evening, seventy thousand angels pray for him until the morning. [Tirmidhi]<br />
<br />
45. Whoever says, “Astaghfirullah al-lathi laa ilaha illa huwa, al-Hayyul Qayyum wa atubu ilayh” – ‘I ask forgiveness from Allah the One whom there is no deity worthy of worship except He, the Ever-Living and Sustainer and I repent to Him’ three times, Allah would forgive his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea. [Abu Dawud]<br />
<br />
46. Shall I teach you some words that if you were to say them, Allah would forgive you? “Laa ilaha ilAllahul `Aliyyul ‘Adheem, laa ilaha ilAllahul Hakimul Kareem, la ilaha ilAllahu SubhanAllahi Rabbis-Samawaati as-Sabi’ wa Rabbil ‘Arshil ‘Adheem. Alhamdulillahil Rabbil `alameen” – ‘There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, The Most High, The Great. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, The Most Wise, The Most Generous. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, Glory be to Allah (and He is high above any imperfection), The Lord of the Seven Heavens and the Lord of the Great Throne. All praise and thanks is for Allah Alone, Lord of all that exists.’ [Ahmad]<br />
<br />
47. From the acts that guarantee forgiveness is being generous with the spreading of salaam [i.e., frequently greeting] and good speech. [at-Tabarani]<br />
<br />
48. Glad tidings for the one who finds in his book (i.e. his book of deeds) lots of seeking forgiveness (repentance). [ibn Majah]<br />
<br />
49. He who has taken food and says at the end, ”Alhamdulillah’illadhi at`amani hadha, wa razzaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwatin” – ‘All praise and thanks is due to Allah Who has given me food to eat and provided it without any endeavor on my part or any power,’ all his past sins will be forgiven.’ [Ahmad]<br />
<br />
50. Whoever seeks forgiveness for believing men and believing women, Allah will write for him a good deed for each believing man and believing woman. [At-Tabarani]</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-31887416353546064942011-05-09T03:39:00.001-07:002011-05-09T03:39:46.448-07:00Holy hadith about reciting durood sharif at friday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Reciting Durood-e-Pak on Juma-tul-Mubarak.<br />
<br />
The Most important and the most blessed day of the week is friday i.e Juma-tul-Mubarak. And the most importand thing to do on this day is reciting Durood Sharif on this<br />
<br />
day. Here are some Hadith regarding this day and its blessings.<br />
<br />
Hadith 1<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Increase your reading of the Durood Shareef during the nights and days of Jummah. Certainly Durood Shareef<br />
<br />
is presented to me”. (Jaami’us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
Hadith 2<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Increase your reading of the Durood Shareef during the day of Jummah for this is a Day of Witnessing. It is on<br />
<br />
this day that the Angels present themselves. Whenever any of you read the Durood Shareef, the Durood Shareef is presented to me even before the gathering closes”.<br />
<br />
(Jaami’us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
Hadith 3<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Increase your reading of the Durood Shareef during Jummah for your Durood Shareef is presented to me on<br />
<br />
Friday. He who increases the reading of the Durood Shareef achieves closeness to me”. (Jaami’us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
Hadith 4<br />
<br />
Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Increase your recital of the Durood Shareef on the days and nights of Jummah. I will be a witness and intercessor<br />
<br />
on the Day of Qiyamah for that person who does so”. (Jaami’us Sagheer)<br />
<br />
Hadith 5<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “When Thursday arrives, Almighty Allah sends the Angels who possess tablets of silver and pens of gold. They<br />
<br />
record (upon the tablets, the names of those) who read the Durood Shareef on the nights of Thursday and Friday”. (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 6<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “When the night of Jummah arrives, increase your recital of the Durood Shareef”. (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 7<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “For that person who reads a hundred Durood Shareefs on<br />
<br />
Jummah, then on the Day of Qiyamah, he will be accompanied by a Noor, whose intensity is so brilliant if it had to be distributed among the creation, it would serve all”.<br />
<br />
(Dalaa’ilul Khayraat)<br />
<br />
Hadith 8<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “On the Day of Qiyamah, that person will be closest to me who used to read Durood Shareef in abundance. The<br />
<br />
person who reads the Durood Shareef on Fridays, Almighty Allah fulfils a hundred needs of his, seventy needs of the Hereafter and thirty of this world. Almighty Allah<br />
<br />
also commands an Angel to present the Durood Shareef to me as you would receive a present. This Durood Shareef is then preserved in a white record”. (Sadaatud<br />
<br />
Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 9<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) has reported that, “There are certain Angels who only descend on the world on the days and nights of Jummah. They possess pens of<br />
<br />
gold, containers of silver and pages of Noor, they record the names of those who read the Durood Shareef”. (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 10<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Among the days, the most excellent is the Day of Jummah. It is on this day that Nabi Adam (alaihis salaam)<br />
<br />
was created and it is on this day that he passed away. It is on this day that Qiyamah will occur and it is on this day that mankind will be overtaken by unconsciousness.<br />
<br />
Therefore, on this day, increase your reading of the Durood Shareef for your Durood Shareef is presented to Him”.When the Sahaba inquired as to how this was possible<br />
<br />
when the body of person is supposed to be eaten by the earth after death, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) replied, “Verily Almighty Allah has made it<br />
<br />
Haraam upon the earth to devour the bodies of the Ambiya”. (Sadaatud Daarain)<br />
<br />
Hadith 11<br />
<br />
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Whosoever performs the Salaatul Asar on Jummah,<br />
<br />
remains at the same placewithout moving, and recites the following Durood eighty times, ‘Allahumma salli ala Sayyiduna Muhammaddin Nabiyyil Ummi wa ala ahlihi wa<br />
<br />
sallam,’ eighty years of his sins are forgiven and on his record of deeds, he will receive reward (Thawaab) equivalent to eighty years of Salaah.”</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-91773980556549703002011-05-09T03:37:00.001-07:002011-05-09T03:37:38.844-07:00Zikir remembrance allah most reward sawab best wazifa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<h2 class="title icon" style="display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 14px/normal Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">Zikir remembrance allah most reward sawab best wazifa</h2><div class="content" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div id="post_message_4243414" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><blockquote class="postcontent restore " style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Dhikr ( remembrance of Allah) is the greatest thing in our life and a well<br />
<br />
tried excellent method for purification of our heart. It eradicates all diseases<br />
<br />
from heart, produces in it the love of Allah and creates the consciousness of His<br />
<br />
Greatness; it brings us divine peace and satisfaction. Allah the Almighty Himself<br />
<br />
asked us to remember Him as much as possible. Says the Holy Quran:<br />
<br />
" O ye who believes remember Allah very often and glorify Him morning<br />
<br />
and evening." (33:41-2)<br />
<br />
Another verse says Quran says<br />
<br />
" And when Salaat is finished then ye may disperse through the land and<br />
<br />
seek of the Bounty of Allah and celebrate the Praises of Allah much and<br />
<br />
often; they ye may prosper ( here as well as in the next world.) (62-10)<br />
<br />
In another verse the Holy Quran says the Dhikr imparts tranquility and peace to<br />
<br />
the mind and the soul.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
" Behold in the Remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction." (13-28)<br />
<br />
In a verse, men of Faith have specifically been warned not to forget Dhikr by<br />
<br />
getting absorbed in the wealth and the family<br />
<br />
" O ye who believe let not your riches or your children divert you from the<br />
<br />
Remembrance of Allah if any act thus, the loss is their own." (63:9)<br />
<br />
Allah the Almighty shows His kindness to those who remember Him. He said:<br />
<br />
" Then do ye remember Me I will remember you." (2-152)<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) says:<br />
<br />
"Allah says when anyone remembers Me and his lips move in Dhikr I am<br />
<br />
by his side."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
In a verse of the Holy Quran mentioning the qualities of pious servants and their<br />
<br />
reward, Allah says:<br />
<br />
" Men whom neither traffic nor merchandise can divert from<br />
<br />
Remembrance of Allah nor from regular Salaat, nor from regular practice<br />
<br />
of Zakaat. (24-37)<br />
<br />
To quote a few Hadith about Dhikr, the Holy Prophet ( Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)<br />
<br />
says:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
" There is a polish for everything, for the hearts it is Dhikr of Allah."<br />
<br />
He has also said:<br />
<br />
" Those who remember Allah and those who do not are like those who are<br />
<br />
alive and those who are dead." (i.e. who remember Allah and celebrate,<br />
<br />
His praises are alive and those who do not are dead.)<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) was once asked who would be<br />
<br />
the most exalted among the servants of Allah on the Last Day, He (Sallallahu<br />
<br />
'Alaihi Wasallam) replied<br />
<br />
" Those who remember Allah, be they men or women."<br />
<br />
The Holy Prophet ( Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) once advised one of his<br />
<br />
companions.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
" Keep your tongue always employed in repeating the name of Allah."<br />
<br />
Negligence towards Dhikr causes more and more retrogression. Those who<br />
<br />
close their hearts and tongues to Allah are deprived of all divine virtues, their<br />
<br />
hearts get hardened and they - become close associates of the devils. Look what<br />
<br />
the Holy Quran says:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
" He who turns away from the remembrance of His Lord He will cause him<br />
<br />
to undergo a severe Penalty." (72-17)<br />
<br />
In another verse it has been sad:<br />
<br />
" If anyone withdraws himself from the Remembrance of Allah Who is<br />
<br />
Most Gracious, He will appoint for him an evil one to be intimate<br />
<br />
companion to him" ( 43-36)<br />
<br />
In another verse it has been said:<br />
<br />
" Woe to those whose hearts are hardened against remembering of Allah,<br />
<br />
they are manifestly wandering" (39-22)<br />
<br />
May Allah save us all form wandering<br />
<br />
The highest and the required degree of Dhikr is to acquire such a solemn state of<br />
<br />
mind and heart in which we remain continuously full of remembrance of Allah and be never without His thought. The state of permanent and all pervading God's<br />
<br />
consciousness is achieved only through continuously engaging the tongue and<br />
<br />
heart in Dhikr and devout servant of Allah no doubt, achieve this state. The daily<br />
<br />
five Salaats are no doubt the remembrance of Allah but Dhikr has got a wider<br />
<br />
sense. It includes all sorts of the praises, be they with tongue of heart i.e.<br />
<br />
Salaats, the recitation of Holy Quran, the other prayers, the repetition His sacred<br />
<br />
names and devoted contemplation on the signs of Allah and the like come under<br />
<br />
Dhikr.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
We are surrounded by evil forces that are trying to deviate us from the right path.<br />
<br />
To save ourselves from their grips we must remember Allah in every possible<br />
<br />
way. The more we remember Him the more benefited we are. The real Dhiker is<br />
<br />
that in whatever profession, state or cirumstances a Muslim may be, he should<br />
<br />
do his best to observe the commands of Allah that are intended for such a<br />
<br />
situation<br />
<br />
" O ye who believe ! Let not your wealth and your children distract you from rembracne of Allah. (63:9)<br />
<br />
Thus whoever observes the commandments of Allah applicable to any given time<br />
<br />
under all circumstances and observe his responsibilities toward his family and in<br />
<br />
other worldly affairs like buying and selling, carries out the Dhikr of Allah even<br />
<br />
while engages in them.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The Methods of Dhikr, Remembrance of Allah<br />
<br />
There are a number of hadiths which are directly relevent to the methods<br />
<br />
of dhikr used by various Sufi turuq. I have grouped them below, under<br />
<br />
the titles "Posture is Irrelevent to Dhikr," "Dhikr in Assembly and in a<br />
<br />
Circle," "Dhikr Saying `La ilaha illa Allah,'" "Dhikr by saying `Allah,'"<br />
<br />
and "No Limits to doing Dhikr."<br />
<br />
Posture is Irrelevent to Dhikr<br />
<br />
The Qur'an says in meaning:<br />
<br />
Lo! In the creation of the Heavens and the earth and in the night and day<br />
<br />
are tokens (of His sovereignty) for men of understanding, such as<br />
<br />
remember Allah, in standing, sitting, and reclining. [Qur'an 3:190-191]<br />
<br />
What this part of the Qur'an establishes is that posture is not important in<br />
<br />
performing dhikr - standing, sitting, or reclining. Presumably other<br />
<br />
postures are also okay, so criticisms about posture during dhikr is<br />
<br />
irrelevent.<br />
<br />
Ibn `Umar reported, "The Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, peace be upon him, said, `When you pass by a garden of paradise, avail yourselves of it.' The Companions<br />
<br />
asked, `What are the gardens of Paradise , O Messenger of Allah?" The<br />
<br />
Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, peace be upon him, replied, `The assemblies of dhikr. There are some angels of Allah who go about looking for such assemblies of dhikr, and when they find them they surround them.'"<br />
<br />
[Quoted from Fiqh us-Sunnah compiled by As-Sayyid Sabiq, vol. 4, ch.<br />
<br />
6.]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
There is also this important hadith about dhikr in general, and dhikr in an<br />
<br />
assembly:<br />
<br />
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who<br />
<br />
said that the Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: Allah the Almighty says:<br />
<br />
I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with him when he makes mention of<br />
<br />
Me. If he makes mention of Me to himself, I make mention of him to<br />
<br />
Myself; and if he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I make mention<br />
<br />
of him in an assembly better than it. And if he draws near to Me a hand's<br />
<br />
span, I draw near to him an arm's length; and if he draws near to Me an<br />
<br />
arm's length, I draw near to him a fathom's length. And if he comes to<br />
<br />
Me walking, I go to him at speed.<br />
<br />
[It was related by al-Bukhari, and also by Muslim, at-Tirmidhi and Ibn<br />
<br />
Majah. From "Forty Hadith Qudsi," selected and translated by Ezzeddin<br />
<br />
Ibrahim and Denys Johnson-Davies (Dar Al-Koran Al-Kareem, Lebanon ,<br />
<br />
1980), hadith no. 15.]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Doing Dhikr by saying "La ilaha illa Allah"<br />
<br />
One of the ways of doing dhikr is by saying "La ilaha illa Allah." Here are<br />
<br />
some hadiths which mention this....<br />
<br />
Hazrat Jabir relates that he heard the Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam having said:<br />
<br />
"The best remembrance of Allah is `La ilaha illa Allah.'"<br />
<br />
[From Tirmidhi, also related in the Riyadh us-Saliheen of Imam Nawawi]<br />
<br />
Another hadith about saying `La ilaha illa Allah' for dhikr is this....<br />
<br />
Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said,<br />
<br />
"Renew your faith." "How can we renew our faith?" they asked. The<br />
<br />
Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "Say always, `La ilaha illa Allah'."<br />
<br />
[From Ahmad, with a sound isnad. Quoted in Fiqh us-Sunnah compiled<br />
<br />
by as-Sayyid Sabiq, vol. 4, ch. 6.]<br />
<br />
Doing Dhikr by saying "Allah"<br />
<br />
Regarding using the names of Allah in dhikr, the hadith I am aware of at<br />
<br />
present regarding this topic is the following....<br />
<br />
The Prophet said, "The Hour will not arise before `Allah, Allah' is no<br />
<br />
longer said on earth."<br />
<br />
[Sahih Muslim]<br />
<br />
No Limits to doing Dhikr<br />
<br />
Now, some criticize those on the Sufi path for doing too much dhikr.<br />
<br />
However, Ibn Abbas (r.a.) is related as having said there is no limit to<br />
<br />
dhikr.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The following quote I took from the book "Fiqh us-Sunnah" by as-Sayyid<br />
<br />
Sabiq. The saying of Ibn Abbas goes....<br />
<br />
Ali b. Abi Talha relates that Ibn Abbas said, "All obligations imposed<br />
<br />
upon man by Allah are clearly marked and one is exempted from them in<br />
<br />
the presence of a genuine cause. The only exception is the obligatin of<br />
<br />
dhikr. Allah has set no specific limits for it, and under no circumstances<br />
<br />
is one allowed to be negligent of it. We are commanded to `remember<br />
<br />
Allah standing, sitting, and reclining on your sides,' [Qur'an 3:191] in the<br />
<br />
morning, during the day, at sea or on land, on journey or at home, in<br />
<br />
poverty and in prosperity, in sickness or in health, openly and secretly,<br />
<br />
and, in fact, at all times throughout one's life and in all circumstances."<br />
<br />
Dhikr is a very blessed practice, praised in the Qur'an and hadiths.<br />
<br />
May Allah help bring us satisfaction in our hearts through remembrance<br />
<br />
of Him.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Say: "Truly Allah leaves to stray whom He will, but He guides to Himself<br />
<br />
those who turn to Him in penitence -- Those who believe, and whose<br />
<br />
hearts find satisfaction in the remebrance of Allah, for without doubt in<br />
<br />
the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction. [Qur'an 13:27-28]<br />
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Dhikr is a form of worship that comes after the ritual Prayer (salah) and reading<br />
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Qur’an in importance. While salah has to be performed at certain times and<br />
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under certain conditions of purity, dhikr can be made any time, any place. It can<br />
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be done by repeating certain formulas to extol and praise Allah, or it can be just<br />
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thoughts of Allah in one’s heart.<br />
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Islam does not require anyone to torture himself in order to reach a high stage<br />
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of spirituality. Nor does he have to shun everything of this world. Rather, one<br />
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can be close to Allah (God) by frequently remembering Him with his lips and<br />
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heart, even as he is busy with his daily tasks.<br />
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Dhikr can also take a more distinct form such as tasbeeh, which is extolling<br />
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Allah. This is usually done by counting on the fingers or on prayer beads (called<br />
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sibhah) and repeating phrases such as “Subhan Allah” (Allah is Sublime), “Al-<br />
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Hamdulillah” (all praise to Allah) and “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is Greatest) thirtythree<br />
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times each. Then the Muslim says, “Laa ilaha illa Allah. Wahdhu. La<br />
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Shirika lahu. Lahu al-mulk, wa lahu al-hamd, wa hua ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.”<br />
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(There is no god but Allah. He is One. He has no partner. To Him is the<br />
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dominion and all praise, and He has power over all things.)<br />
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Subhanallah) “Glory be to Allah.!”.<br />
(Walhamdulillah) “Praise be to Allah !”.<br />
(Wa la’ilaha,illal-laah) “No (true) god except Allah<br />
(Wallahu akbar) “Allah is the Greatest !”<br />
(Wa la hawla wa la quwwata ’illa bil-lahi) ‘There is no power nor strength save by Allah !”.<br />
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Allah, the Exalted, says:<br />
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"And the remembering (praising) of (you by) Allah (in front of the angels) is greater indeed [than your remembering (praising) of Allah in prayers]'' (29:45)<br />
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"Therefore remember Me (by praying, glorifying). I will remember you.'' (2:152)<br />
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"And remember your Rubb by your tongue and within yourself, humbly and with fear and without loudness in words, in the mornings and in the afternoons, and be not of those who are neglectful.'' (7:205)<br />
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"And remember Allah much, that you may be successful.'' (62:10)<br />
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"Verily, the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam) men and women... (up to)... And the men and the women who remember Allah much with their hearts and tongues. Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward (i.e., Jannah).'' (33:35)<br />
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"O you who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance. And glorify His Praises morning and afternoon [the early morning (Fajr) and `Asr prayers].'' (33:41,42)<br />
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1408. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "There are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, heavy in the Scales and are dear to the Merciful: `Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi, Subhan-Allahil-Azim [Glory be to Allah and His is the praise, (and) Allah, the Greatest is free from imperfection)'.''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: This Hadith affirms that man's actions carry weight. On the Day of Judgement, his actions will be cast into the Balance. At that time Allah will endow these actions with weight, or according to some scholars, those records which register man's actions will be weighed. This is quite possible for the reason that Almighty Allah is Capable of weighing things without even their physical form. This discussion apart, when actions will be cast into the Balance, the formula mentioned in the Hadith, the utterance of which is very easy, will prove weighty. Every Muslim should make it a practice to repeat them frequently.<br />
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1409. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The uttering of the words: "Subhan-Allah (Allah is free from imperfection), Al-hamdu lillah (all praise is due to Allah), La ilaha illallah (there is no true god except Allah) and Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)' is dearer to me than anything over which the sun rises.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: This Hadith hightlights the fact that the formulas which mention the Praise and Glory of Allah, His Majesty and Oneness are liked by the Prophet (PBUH) more than anything in the world, because this is one of the virtues which will survive and will be rewarded, while the world and all that it has will perish.<br />
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1410. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who utters a hundred times in a day these words: `La ilaha illallahu, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa `ala kulli sha'in Qadir (there is no true god except Allah. He is One and He has no partner with Him; His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent),' he will have a reward equivalent to that for emancipating ten slaves, a hundred good deeds will be recorded to his credit, hundred of his sins will be blotted out from his scroll, and he will be safeguarded against the devil on that day till the evening; and no one will exceed him in doing more excellent good deeds except someone who has recited these words more often than him. And he who utters: `Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi (Allah is free from imperfection and His is the praise)' one hundred times a day, his sins will be obliterated even if they are equal to the extent of the foam of the ocean.''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: Here sins mean minor sins and those which do not relate to the rights of people. This point has already been elaborated in the preceding Ahadith.<br />
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1411. Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said: "He who utters ten times: `La ilaha illallahu, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahulmulku wa lahulhamdu, wa Huwa `ala kulli sha'in Qadir (there is no true god except Allah. He is One and He has no partner with Him. His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent),' he will have a reward equal to that for freeing four slaves from the progeny of Prophet Isma`il.''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: "Slaves from the progeny of Isma`il'' is a simile for very precious slaves. That is, it has the same reward to which the emancipation of four very precious slaves is eligible.<br />
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1412. Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said to me, "Shall I tell you the expression that is most loved by Allah?'' It is `Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi' (Allah is free from imperfection and His is the praise)'.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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1413. Abu Malik Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Wudu' is half of Salat, and the expression: `Subhan-Allah (Allah is free from imperfection)' fills the Balance, and the expression: `Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah)' fills the space between the heavens and the earth.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: "Tuhur'' is purification or Wudu', while "Tahur'' is water or something which is used for purification. According to some scholars, `Faith'' means Salat. This is also the sense in which it has been used in the Qur'an: "And Allah would never make your Faith to be lost (i.e., your prayers).'' [2:143]. Thus when Salat is the Faith, the purification is a prerequisite for Salat. Salat is not valid without purification. Some scholars are of the opinion that Faith here means Faith in general, as the Shari`ah defines it: To sincerely accept and believe in all that the Prophet (PBUH) came with, i.e., sincere acceptance of Allah and His Prophet (PBUH).<br />
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"Purification is half of the Faith'' means the acceptance that purification is the most important article of Faith. It is like the saying of the Prophet (PBUH) that "Hajj is `Arafah'', which means that `Arafat (the place where the pilgrims stay on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah) is the most important element of the Hajj. Thus, this Hadith stresses the importance and merits of purification and offers an inducement for it. It also mentions the eminence of the invocations mentioned in the Hadith by saying that if they are given a form, they will fill the space between the heavens and the earth. In other words, it is a description of the infinite vastness of the Mercy and Grace of Allah.<br />
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1414. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and said to him, "Teach me a few words to recite frequently.'' He (PBUH) said, "Say: "La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu; Allahu Akbar kabiran, wal-hamdu lillahi kathiran, wa subhan-Allahi Rabbil-`alamin; wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-`Azizil-Hakim (there is no true god except Allah the One and He has no partner with Him; Allah is the Greatest and greatness is for Him. All praise is due to Him. Allah, the Rubb of the worlds is free from imperfection; there is no might and power but that of Allah, the All-Powerful and the All-Wise.)''' The bedouin said: "All of these for my Rubb. But what is for me?'' Thereupon he (Messenger of Allah (PBUH)) said, "You should say: `Allahummaghfir li, warhamni, wahdini, warzuqni (O Allah! Grant me pardon, have mercy upon me, direct me to righteousness and provide me subsistence)'.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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1415. Thauban (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) concluded his prayer, he would beg forgiveness from Allah thrice and then would recite: "Allahumma Antas-Salamu, wa minkas-salamu, tabarakta ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram (O Allah, You are the Grantor of security, and security comes from You. You are Blessing, O You Who have majesty and nobility)!'' (Imam) Al-Awza`i, one of the narrators of this Hadith, was asked: "How forgiveness is to be sought?'' He answered: "The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to say: `Astaghfirullah! Astaghfirullah! (I beseech Allah for forgiveness, I beseech Allah for forgiveness)'.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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1416. Al-Mughirah bin Shu`bah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to say at the conclusion of prayer: "La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku, wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa `ala kulli shai'in Qadir. Allahumma la mani`a lima a'tayta, wa la mu`tiya lima mana`ta, wa la yanfa`u dhal-jaddi, minkal-jaddu (there is no true god except Allah. He is One and He has no partner with Him, His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent. O Allah! None can deny that which You bestow and none can bestow that which You hold back; and the greatness of the great will be of no avail to them against You).''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: "Al-Jaddu'' means good luck and richness. That is, good fortune and prosperity will not be of any avail before Allah. What will really benefit a person before Him are Faith and virtuous deeds. The prayer quoted in this Hadith makes a special mention of His Oneness.<br />
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1417. It has been reported that `Abdullah bin Zubair (May Allah be pleased with them) used to recite after Taslim at the conclusion of every Salat (prayer): "La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku, wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa `ala kulli shai'in Qadir. La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. La ilaha illallahu, wa la na`budu illa iyyahu, Lahun-ni`matu, wa lahul-fadlu, wa lahuth-thana'ul-hasan. La ilaha ilallahu, mukhlisina, lahud-dina, wa lau karihal-kafirun (there is no true god except Allah; He is One. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him is all praise, and He is Powerful over all things. There is no power and might except with (the help of) Allah. There is no God but Allah and we worship none except Him, to Him belongs the bounty and to Him belongs the grace, and to Him belongs all excellent praise; there is no deity but Allah. We reserve our devotion exclusively for Him though the disbelievers may detest it).'' Ibn Az-Zubair said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to celebrate Allah's Greatness in those terms after every Salat (prayer).<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: The invocation mentioned in this Hadith is ordained by the Prophet (PBUH) and was his practice. To recite Shahadah repeatedly after Salat and to offer benediction and salutations to the Prophet (PBUH) collectively is a self-invented formula and is not consonant with the practice of the Prophet (PBUH). It is, therefore, a heresy and will have no merit. Every Muslim has to follow only the preachings and practice of the Prophet (PBUH).<br />
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1418. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The poor Emigrants came to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and said: "The wealthy have gone with the highest ranks and lasting bliss.'' He asked: "How is that?'' They replied: "They offer Salat (prayer) as we offer it; they observe fast as we do; (and as they are wealthy) they perform Hajj and `Umrah, and go for Jihad, and they spend in charity but we cannot, and they free the slaves but we are unable to do so.'' The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Shall I not teach you something with which you may overtake those who surpassed you and with which you will surpass those who will come after you? None will excel you unless he who does which you do.'' They said: "Yes, please do, O Messenger of Allah'' He (PBUH) said, "You should recite: Tasbih (Allah is free from imperfection), Takbir (Allah is Greatest), Tahmid (Praise be to Allah) thirty-three times after each Salat.''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Abu Salih, the subnarrator of the Hadith said, when Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) was asked about the manner of reciting Tasbih, Tahmid and Takbir, he said, "Recite: "Subhan-Allah, wal-hamdulillah, wallahu Akbar', till all are recited thirty-three times.<br />
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Commentary: This Hadith has already been mentioned, but with a slightly different wording with reference to Sahih Muslim. The elaboration made by Abu Salih apparently seems to indicate that all the three words should be recited in combination while other religious scholars have shown preference for reciting them separately. The purpose is, however, attained in either way. There does arise one question here: Should one recite each of these words thirty-three times or in all for thirty-three times? The wording of the Hadith does not make this clear. Other Ahadith, (which will follow soon) make it clear that each of these words is to be recited for thirty-three times. This is how their aggregate will come to ninety-nine. The Hadith that follows makes this point lear.<br />
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1419. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who recites after every prayer: Subhan-Allah (Allah is free from imperfection) thirty-three times; Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) thirty-three times; Allahu Akbar (Allah is Greatest) thirty-three times; and completes the hundred with: La ilaha illallahu, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa `ala kulli shai'in Qadir (there is no true god except Allah. He is One and He has no partner with Him. His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent), will have all his sins pardoned even if they may be as large as the foam on the surface of the sea.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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1420. Ka`b bin `Ujrah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "There are some words, the reciters of which will never be disappointed. These are: Tasbih [saying `Subhan-Allah' (Allah is free from imperfection)], thirty-three times, Tahmid [saying `Al-hamdu lillah' (praise be to Allah)] thirty-three times and Takbir [saying `Allahu Akbar' (Allah is Greatest)] thirty-four times; and these should be recited after the conclusion of every prescribed prayer.''<br />
[Muslim]<br />
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Commentary: "Muaqqibat'' means the words of Praise and Glorification of Allah which are recited after Salat. This Hadith says that the words "Allahu Akbar'' should be recited thirty-four times.<br />
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1421. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to seek (Allah's) protection after prayers in these words: "Alla-humma inni a`udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa a`udhu bika min an uradda ila ardhalil-`umur, wa a`udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya, wa a`udhu bika min fitnatil-qabr (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from cowardice, miserliness and from being sent back to a feeble age; and, seek refuge with You from the trials of this life and those of the grave).''<br />
[Al-Bukhari].<br />
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Commentary: Some religious scholars are of the opinion that it is better to observe reciting this Du`a after concluding prayers, and that it is better to combine both. Some scholars say that the Prophet (PBUH) used to recite this Du`a just before Taslim, while he used to recite the Du`a mentioned earlier after Taslim.<br />
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1422. Mu`adh (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) took hold of my hand and said, "O Mu`adh! By Allah I love you, so I advise you to never forget to recite after every prayer: "Allahumma a`inni ala dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa husni `ibadatika (O Allah, help me remember You, to be grateful to You, and to worship You in an excellent manner).''<br />
[Abu Dawud].<br />
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Commentary: This Hadith stresses the fact that one should seek the Help of Allah for His remembrance, thanksgiving and worship, because one cannot do anything without His Help and Support. It also shows the superiority of Mu`adh (May Allah be pleased with him) and the Prophet's love for him.<br />
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1423. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When anyone of you has done his Tashahhud during Salat (prayer), he should seek refuge in Allah against four things and say: "Allahumma inni a`udhu bika min `adhabi jahannam, wa min `adhabil-qabr, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, wa min sharri fitnatil-masihid-dajjal (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the torment of Hell, from the torment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the mischief of Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal (Antichrist).''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: "Trials of life'' means ordeals which one has to face in life and which can harm his Faith and body. "The trials of death'' means the troubles which one has to face before death. "Masih'' means Mumsuh-ul-`Ain, one who is squint. Ad-Dajjal (deceiver, impostor) refers to that man with a squint who will appear before the Day of Judgement. This is why he is called Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal. He will make claim of godhood and in order to test the Faith of people, Allah will get some supernatural works done from him. The pious ones would, however, recognize him and will save themselves from his trap. This will be a great trial indeed and one must seek refuge with Allah from it.<br />
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1424. `Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was in Salat (prayer), he used to supplicate towards the end of prayer after Tashahhud and before the concluding salutations: "Allahum-maghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akh-khartu, wa ma asrartu, wa ma a`lantu, wa ma asraftu, wa ma Anta a`lamu bihi minni. Antal-Muqqadimu, wa Antal-Mu'akh-khiru. La ilaha illa Anta (O Allah! Forgive my former and latter sins, which I have done secretly and those which I have done openly, and that I have wronged others, and those defaults of mine about which You have better knowledge than I have. You Alone can send whomever You will to Jannah, and You Alone can send whomever You will to Hell-fire. None has the right to be worshipped but You.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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1425. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) used to recite frequently in his bowing and prostration: "Subhanak-Allahumma, Rabbana wa bihamdika. Allahum-maghfir li (O Allah! You are free from imperfection and I begin with praising You. Forgive my sins).''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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1426. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to recite in his bowing and prostration: "Subbuhun Quddusun, Rabbul-mala'ikati war-ruh [You are the Most Glorious. The Most Holy. You the Rubb of the angels and of Jibril<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: "Subbuh'' and "Quddus'' are two attributive Names of Allah which denote His Perfect Purity and Uniqueness. "Ar-Ruh'' means Jibril (Gabriel). Although he, too, comes in the category of angels but his special mention is made here to emphasize his majesty and honour. In short, the recitation of the prayers mentioned in this Hadith is in keeping with the practice of the Prophet (PBUH).<br />
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1427. Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "Glorify your Lord in Ruku` (bowing posture) and exert yourself in supplication in prostration. Thus your supplications are liable to be accepted.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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1428. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "A slave becomes nearest to his Rubb when he is in prostration. So increase supplications while prostrating.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: Both the Ahadith mentioned above, evidently show that there is greater possibility of acceptance of an invocation which is made in prostration. Therefore, one must do it in the voulntary Salat.<br />
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1429. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to say in his prostration: Allahum-maghfir li dhanbi kullahu: diqqahu wa jillahu, wa `awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa alaniyatahu wa sirrahu (O Allah! Forgive all my sins, the small and the great, first and the last, the open and the secret).''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: Although the Prophet (PBUH) was innocent and free of sins, he used to pray for the forgiveness of his shortcomings out of his gratitude to Allah's Might and Majesty. Thus, this Hadith has a great lesson for us. In spite of being innocent, he was always fearful of the Wrath of Allah, while we, despite being embodiments of sins, are fearless of Allah.<br />
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1430. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: One night I missed the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) from his bed. I searched for him. When I found him he was in bowing or prostrating posture and was reciting: Subhanaka wa bi hamdika. La ilaha illa Anta (You are free from imperfection and I begin praising You. There is no true god except You).''<br />
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Another narration is: My hand fell over his feet while he was in prostration with his feet erect. He was supplicating: "Allahumma inni a`udhu biridaka min sakhatika, wa bi-mu`afatika min `uqubatika, wa a`udhu bika minka, la uhsi thana'an `alaika, Anta kama athnaita `ala Nafsika (O Allah! I seek protection against Your Wrath in Your Pleasure. I seek protection in Your Pardon against Your chastisement, I am not capable of enumerating praise of You. You are as You have lauded Yourself).''<br />
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1431. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We were with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) when he asked, "Is anyone of you unable to earn a thousand good deeds?'' One of those present asked: "How can one earn thousand good deeds in a day?'' He (PBUH) replied, "By saying: Subhan Allah a hundred times, then one thousand good deeds will be recorded for him or one thousand sins will be blotted out from his record.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: One thousand good deeds in return for saying the word "Subhan-Allah'' is a minimum reward under the promise that says i.e., ten-fold reward would be given for each good deed. The words "Au yuhattu'' is open to disagreement among the religious scholars. Some of them have mentioned it with "Au'' which means one gets one thousand good deeds or a thousand sins are forgiven; while others have mentioned this Hadith with the word "Wa yuhattu'', that is, one is given a thousand virtues and a similar number of sins are pardoned.<br />
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1432. Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Every morning charity is due from every joint bone of the body of every one of you. Every utterance of Allah's Glorification (i.e., Subhan-Allah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of praise of Him (i.e., Al-hamdu lillah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of profession of Faith (i.e., La ilaha illallah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of His Greatness (i.e., Allahu Akbar) is an act of charity; and enjoining good is an act of charity and forbidding what is disreputable is an act of charity; and two Rak`ah prayer which one offers in the forenoon (Ad-Duha) will suffice for all this.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: This Hadith has already been mentioned. See Hadith No. 118. It brings into prominence the distinction of the two Rak`ah of Ad-Duha as it is a means to express one's gratitude to Allah for 360 joints in one's body. Similarly, the Praise and Glorification of Allah, the declaration of His Oneness, enjoining good and forbidding vices are all Sadaqah of man's body.<br />
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1433. Juwairiyah bint Al-Harith (May Allah be pleased with her) reported, the Mother of the Believers: The Prophet (PBUH) 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. The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Are you still in the same position as I left you.'' I replied in the affirmative. Thereupon the Prophet said, "I recited four words 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-Allahi wa bihamdihi, `adada khalqihi, wa rida 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 weight of His Throne and equal to the ink that may be used in recording the words (for His Praise)].''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: The recitation of the words quoted in this Hadith is highly meritorious and rewarding because they are full of Praise and Glorification of Allah.<br />
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1434. Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The similitude of one who remembers his Rubb and one who does not remember Him, is like that of the living and the dead.''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: Lack of remembrance of Allah is akin to death. When a person dies, he is unable to do anything. Similarly, a person who does not remember Allah goes so far from Him that he cannot do anything which can benefit him.<br />
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1435. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah the Exalted says: `I am as my slave expects me to be, and I am with him when he remembers Me. If he remembers Me inwardly, I will remember him inwardly, and if he remembers Me in an assembly, I will remember him in a better assembly (i.e., in the assembly of angels).''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: "I am as my slave expects me to be'' means that one should have the conviction that He accepts repentance, grants pardon, relieves people of their tensions and emancipates them from their troubles. Along with this conviction one should do good deeds which please Allah and avoid such deeds which have been prohibited by Him. With this conduct, one should hope for the best from Allah. This approach is similar to that of a cultivator who ploughs his land, sows the seed, waters it, takes every possible care of it and then cherishes hope for a good crop. It can also be linked to the endeavours of a person who intends to become a scholar, or a physician or an engineer. The first and foremost requirement to pursue his ambition is to study the books through which he can gain the required knowledge. For every work one intends to do, one has to first make a foundation and then acquire the means essential for it. It is only then that one can hope to achieve one's aim.<br />
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Similar is the case of associating good hopes with Allah. Unless a person does not furnish the foundation of Faith and good deeds for it, it will be unwise to associate good hopes with Allah. A slave who rather than serving his master runs away or annoys him and still hopes that his master being so kind will not take him to task for his excesses would be called stupid by the people. The same is true of Allah, who is certainly the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful and Forgiving. But for whom is He so? The answer is for His faithful and obedient slaves and not for those who are followers of Satan. For Satan and his followers, Allah's Decision is that: "I will fill Hell with you (Iblis) and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together.'' (38:85).<br />
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1436. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The Mufarridun have gone ahead.'' He was asked, "Who are the Mufarridun?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Those men and women who frequently celebrate the remembrance of Allah.''<br />
[Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: This Hadith highlights the following two points: First, the eminence of plentiful remembrance of Allah. People who have this quality will be ahead of others in reward on the Day of Judgement. Second, people who remember Allah and are obedient to Him, be they men or women, will be rewarded equally. In the matter of reward no distinction will be made on the basis of their gender.<br />
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1437. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, "The best way to celebrate the remembrance of Allah is to say: La ilaha illallah (there is no true god except Allah).''<br />
[At-Tirmidhi].<br />
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Commentary: Since the Shahadah is the basis of Islam, its repetition in abundance has the greatest eminence. Some religious scholars regard only La ilaha illallah as eminent, while others hold that the second part of it (Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah) is also included in it. Thus, in their opinion both these parts of the Shahadah should be recited together.<br />
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1438. `Abdullah bin Busr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: One of the Companions said, "O Messenger of Allah. There are many injunctions of Islam for me. So tell me something to which I may hold fast.'' He said, "Keep your tongue wet with the remembrance of Allah.''<br />
[At-Tirmidhi].<br />
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Commentary: Shara'i` is the plural of Shari`ah Shari`ah is in the sense of Mashru`ah, that is the Divine injunctions. These Divine injunctions are of various kinds, i.e., some of them are obligatory, some desirable and some voluntary. The obligatory ones are compulsory and their compliance is indispensable. What is termed as Mustahabbat (desirables) are also highly important for gaining the Pleasure of Allah. Similarly, voluntary acts are a means of getting close to Allah. Ordinary people are sometimes puzzled by the abundance of the latter and want to adhere to the first two, that is obligations and what comes in the category of desirables. A desire to this effect is mentioned in this Hadith. The Prophet (PBUH) answered the query in this matter by saying to the inquirer, "Keep your tongue wet with the remembrance of Allah.'' Keeping the tongue wet with the remembrance of Allah here means its abundant recitation. In other words, one should make the remembrance of Allah a permanent feature. If one is not able to do many voulntary good works, which some people find difficult, the remembrance of Allah will make up the deficiency in that regard.<br />
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1439. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "For him who says: `Subhan-Allahi wa bi hamdihi (Allah is free from imperfection, and I begin with praising Him, and to Him),' a palm-tree will be planted in Jannah.''<br />
[At-Tirmidhi].<br />
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Commentary: Jannah is so vast that we cannot even imagine its vastness. The planting of trees in return for the Praise and Glorification of Allah is, therefore, neither something difficult nor surprising. So, there should not be any hesitation in accepting it as a fact. Some people take it is as a metaphor for a plentiful reward.<br />
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1440. Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "I met Ibrahim (PBUH) on the Night of Ascension (Al-Asra), and he said to me: `O Muhammad, convey my greetings to your Ummah, and tell them that Jannah has a vast plain of pure soil and sweet water. It is a plain levelled land. The plants grow there by uttering: Subhan-Allah, Al-hamdu lillah, La ilaha illallah and Allahu Akbar (Allah is free from imperfection; praise be to Allah; there is no true god except Allah; and Allah is Greatest).''<br />
[At-Tirmidhi].<br />
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Commentary: Qi`an is the plural of Qa` which means plain levelled land that does not have any tree. Trees grow on the plain land of Jannah in return for remembrance and Glorification of Allah. The more one remembers Allah, the greater is the number of trees which grow on the piece of land that will be awarded to him.<br />
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1441. Abud-Darda (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Shall I not inform you of the best of your actions which are the purest to your Rubb, which exalt you to the high ranks, which are more efficacious than spending gold and silver (in charity), and better for you than you should encounter your enemies whom you will smite their necks and they will smite your necks?'' They said, "Certainly.'' He (PBUH) said, "Remembrance of Allah the Exalted.''<br />
[At-Tirmidhi].<br />
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Commentary: This Hadith also tells us about the eminence of remembrance of Allah, as the basis of every good deed is remembrance of Allah and expression of one's devotion and obedience to Him. Without these two, even the greatest virtue is useless and is of no value. Thus, we must always bear it in mind that remembrance of Allah is superior to everything else.<br />
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1442. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and I went to see a woman. She had date-stones or pebbles in front of her, and she was counting and reciting Tasbih. [`Subhan-Allah' (Allah is free from imperfection)]. He said, "Shall I not inform you of what is easier or better than this for you?'' You should say: `Subhan-Allahi `adada ma khalaqa fis-sama', wa subhan-Allahi `adada ma khalaqa fil-ardi, wa subhan-Allahi `adada ma baina dhalika, wa subhan-Allahi `adada ma Huwa Khaliqun, wallahu Akbaru mithla dhalika, wal-hamdu lillahi mithla dhalika, wa la ilaha illallahu mithla dhalika, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahi mithla dhalika (Subhan-Allah, equal to the number of what He created in the heaven; and Subhan-Allah, equal to the number of His creatures in the earth; and Subhan-Allah, equal to the number in between them; and Subhan-Allah equal to the number of those He will create).' Then say: `Allahu Akbar' (Allah is Greatest) in the same way. Then say: `Al-hamdu lillah' (praise be to Allah) in the same way. Then say: `La ilaha illallah' (there is no true god except Allah) in the same way. Then say: `La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah' (there is no change of a condition nor power except by Allah) in the same manner.''<br />
[At-Tirmidhi].<br />
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Commentary: Sheikh Al-Albani has accepted this Hadith as Hasan because of the defect in its authority. He has stated that the original narration of it is without any reference to gravels and stones (of fruits) and that is "Sahih'' and has been mentioned by Imam Muslim in his Sahih with reference to Jawairiyah (May Allah be pleased with her). (See Riyad-us-Saliheen, edited by Sheikh Al-Albani).<br />
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1443. Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said to me, "Shall I not guide you to a treasure from the treasures of Jannah?'' I said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah!'' Thereupon he (PBUH) said, "(Recite) `La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah' (There is no change of a condition nor power except by Allah).''<br />
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].<br />
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Commentary: In this Hadith the invocation "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah'' has been regarded a treasure of Jannah or one of the most precious stores of Jannah. The reason for its high eminence seems to be that through it, one makes a confession of his utter weakness and helplessness and attributes all power and authority to Allah, and this is very much liked by Allah. This statement is an outright admission that man has no power and if he can prevent himself from any mischief or do any good deed, it is only by the Will of Allah and His Permission.</blockquote></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402460078803901452.post-14254903530156172502011-05-09T03:35:00.001-07:002011-05-09T03:35:36.153-07:00The best hadith collection holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">THE QURAN and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad are the source of Islamic law, values and traditions. They offer timeless wisdom for lasting community which The<br />
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Wisdom Fund strives to apply to contemporary issues. Our selection of the Sayings is from The Sayings of Muhammad by Sir Abdullah Suhrawardy (1882-1935) founder<br />
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of the Pan-Islamic Society of London. Thousands of sayings have been attributed to The Prophet. Some are accepted as authentic; some traced to The Prophet’s<br />
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companions; some are the subject of debate. The serious scholar of Islam may wish to examine The Quran, and other sources for the Sayings (hadith),<br />
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In God’s Name, the Merciful, the Compassionate<br />
According to Abu Daud these four Sayings of The Prophet contain the summary of Islamic law.<br />
Actions will be judged according to intentions.<br />
The proof of a Muslim’s sincerity is that he payeth no heed to that which is not his business.<br />
No man is a true believer unless he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.<br />
That which is lawful is clear, and that which is unlawful likewise, but there are certain doubtful things between the two from which it is well to abstain.<br />
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Abstinence<br />
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Remember the lord in retirement from the people and make prayer thy sleep, and hunger thy food.<br />
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Kill not your hearts with excess of eating and drinking.<br />
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Illumine your hearts with hunger, and strive to conquer yourself with hunger and thirst; continue to knock on the gates of paradise by hunger.<br />
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The world is sweet in the heart, and green to the eye; and verily God hath brought you, after those who went before you: then look to your action, and abstain from the<br />
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world of wickedness.<br />
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The nearest to me are the abstinent, whoever they are, wherever they are.<br />
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A keeper of the fast, who doth not abandon lying and detraction, God careth not about his leaving off eating and drinking.<br />
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A man once said to Muhammad, “O Messenger of God, permit me to become a Eunuch.” He said, “That person is not of me who maketh another a eunuch, or becometh<br />
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so himself; because the manner in which my followers become eunuchs is by fasting and abstinence.” The man said permit me to retire from society, and to abandon the<br />
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delights of the world.” He said, “The retirement that becometh my followers is to live in the world and yet to sit in the corner of a mosque in expectation of prayers.”<br />
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A man while fasting must abstain from all bad expressions and must not even resent an injury.<br />
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Torment not yourselves, lest God punish you.<br />
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There is no monasticism in Islam.<br />
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S’ad b. Abi Wakkas said: The apostle forbade Uthman b. Mazun from avoiding marriage: and if he had permitted that to him, we would have become eunuchs.”<br />
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The man I most emulate is a Muslim unencumbered; a man of small family, and little money, a performer of prayers and a perfect worshipper of God in private, one who<br />
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is unknown, and hath enough to supply his wants, and when he dieth, he will leave few women to cry for him, and few legacies.<br />
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Keep fast and eat also, stay awake at night and sleep also, for verily there is a duty on you to your body, not to labor overmuch, so that ye may not get ill and destroy<br />
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yourselves; and verily there is a duty on you to your eyes, ye must sometimes sleep and give them rest; and verily there is a duty on you to your wife, and to your visitors<br />
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and guests that come to see you; ye must talk to them; and nobody hath kept fast who fasted always; the fast of three days in every month is equal to constant fasting:<br />
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then keep three days’ fast in every month.<br />
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Adultery<br />
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When a man committeth adultery, Iman (Faith) leaveth him; but when he leaveth such evil ways, Iman wil return to him.<br />
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The adultery of the eye is to look with desire on the wife of another; and the adultery of the tongue is to utter what is forbidden.<br />
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Ye followers of Muhammad, I swear of God, there is not anything which God so abhors, as adultery.<br />
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Every eye is an adulterer; and every woman perfumeth herself, and goeth to an assembly where men are, wishing to show herself to them, with a look of lasciviousness,<br />
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is an adultress.<br />
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Aged Persons<br />
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To every young person who honors the old, on account of their age, may god apoint those who shall honor him in his years.<br />
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Verily, to honor an old man is showing respect to God.<br />
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Alms-giving<br />
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The best of alms is that which the right hand giveth, and the left hand knoweth not of.<br />
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The best of almsgiving is that which springeth from the heart, and is uttered by the lips to soften the wounds of the injured.<br />
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Almsgiving is duty unto you. Alms should be taken from the rich and returned to the poor.<br />
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There are seven people whom God will draw under His own shadow, on the day when there will be no other shadow; one of them a man who hath given alms and<br />
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concealed it, so that his left hand knew not what his right hand did.<br />
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Muhammad said, “It is indispensable for every Muslim to give alms.” The companions asked, “But if he hath not anything to give?” He said, “If he hath nothing, he must do<br />
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a work with his hand, by which to obtain something and benefit himself; and give alms with the remainder.” They said, “But if he is not able to do that work, to benefit<br />
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himself and give alms to others?” The Rasul (Muhammad) said, “Then he should assist the needy and the oppressed.” They asked, “What if he is not able to assist the<br />
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oppressed?” He said, “Then he should exhort people to do good.” They asked, “And if he cannot?” He said, “Then let him withold himself from doing harm to people; for<br />
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verily that is as alms and charity for him.”<br />
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The people of the Rasul’s house killed a goat, and the Rasul enquired, “What remaineth of it?” Aishah said, “Nothing but its shoulder; for we have sent the rest to the poor<br />
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and neighbors.” The Rasul said, “The whole goat remaineth except its shoulder; that is, that remaineth which ye have given away, and what ye have kept in the house is<br />
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frail.”<br />
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The angels asked, “O God! Is there anything of Thy creation stronger than rocks?” God said, “Yes; iron is stronger than rocks, for it breaketh them.” The angels said, “O<br />
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Lord! Is there anything of Thy creation stornger than iron?” God said, “Yes; fire is stronger than iron, for it melteth it.” And the angels said, O defender! Is there anything<br />
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of Thy creation stronger than fire?” God said, “Yes; water overcometh fire; it killeth it and maketh it cold.” Then the angels said, “O Lord! Is there anything of Thy<br />
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creation stronger than water?” God said, “Yes; wind overcometh water: it agitateth it and putteth it in motion.” They said, “O our cherisher! Is there anything in Thy<br />
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creation stronger than wind?” God said, “Yes, the children of Adam, giving alms; that is, those who give with their right hands and conceal if from their left, they<br />
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overcome all.”<br />
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The most excellent of alms is that of a man of small property, which he has earned by labor, and from which he giveth as much as he is able.<br />
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Giving alms to the poor hath the reward of one alms; but that given to kindred hath two rewards; one, the reward of alms, the other the reward of helping relations.<br />
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A man’s first duty should be to his own family, if poor.<br />
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Animals<br />
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Fear God, in treating dumb animals and ride them when they are fit to be ridden and get off them when they are tired.<br />
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An adultress passed by a dog at a well; and the dog was holding out his tongue from thirst, which was near killing him, and the woman drew off her boot, and tied it to the<br />
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end of her garment, and drew water for the dog, and gave him to drink; and she was forgiven for that act.<br />
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A woman was punished for a cat which she tied till it died from hunger. She gave the cat nothing to eat, nor did she set it at liberty so that it might find some food.<br />
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“Are there rewards for doing good to quadrupeds, and givng them water to drink?” Muhammad said, “Verily there are heavenly rewards for any act of kindness to a live<br />
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animal.”<br />
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Verily God hath one hundred loving kindnesses; one of which he hath sent down amongst man, quadrupeds, and every moving thing upon the face of the earth: by it they<br />
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are kind to each other, and forgive one another; and by it the animals of the wilds are kind to their young; and God hath reserved ninety-nine loving kindnesses by which<br />
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he will be gracious to His creatures on the last day.<br />
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A young man came before the Rasul with a carpet and said, “O Rasul! I passed through a wood and heard the voices of young birds; and I took and put them into my<br />
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carpet; and their mother came fluttering around my head, and I uncovered the young, and the mother fell down upon them, then I wrapped them up in my carpet; and<br />
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there are the young which I have.” Then the Rasul said, “Put them down.” And when he did so, their mother joined them: and Muhammad said, “Do you wonder at the<br />
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affection of the mother towards her young? I swear by Him who hath sent me, verily God is more loving to His creatures than the mother to these young birds. Return<br />
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them to the place from which ye took them, and let their mother be with them.”<br />
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Backbiting<br />
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Backbiting vitiates ablution and fasting.<br />
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Beauty<br />
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Muhammad said, “That person will not enter Paradise who hath one atom of pride in his heart.” And a man present said, “Verily, a man is fond of having good clothes,<br />
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and good shoes.” Muhammad said, “God is Beauty and delighteth in the beautiful; but pride is holding man in contempt.”<br />
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Begging<br />
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Every man who shall beg, in order to increase his property, God will diminish it.<br />
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Verily God loveth a Muslim with a family, who is poor, and witholdeth himself from the unlawful and from begging.<br />
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Whoso openeth unto himself the door of begging, God will open unto him the door of poverty.<br />
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Verily it is better for any of you to take your rope and bring a bundle of wood upon your back and sell it, in which case God guardeth your honor than to beg of people,<br />
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whether they give or not; if they do not give, your reputation suffereth, and you return disappointed; and if they give, it is worse than that, for it layeth you under obligation.<br />
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Whoever hath food for a day and a night, it is prohibited for him to beg.<br />
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Verily it is not right for the rich to ask, nor for a strong, robust person; but it is allowed for the indigent and the infirm.<br />
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“May I beg from people, O Messenger of God, when necessitous?” Muhammad said, “Do not beg unless absolutely compelled, then only from the virtuous.”<br />
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Benefits<br />
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There are two benefits, of which the generality of men are the losers, and of which they do not know the value.<br />
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Charity<br />
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Charity that is concealeth appeaseth the wrath of God.<br />
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Prayers lighten the heart, and charity is proof of Iman (Faith), and abstinence from sin is perfect splendor; the Kuran is a proof of gain to you, if you do good, and it is a<br />
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detriment to you if you do wrong; and every man who riseth in the morning either doeth that which will be the means of his redemption or his ruin.<br />
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Charity is a duty unto every Muslim. He who hath not the means thereto, let him do a good act or abstain from an evil one. That is his charity.<br />
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When you speak, speak the truth; perform when you promise; discharge your trust; commit not fornication; be chaste; have no impure desires; withold your hands from<br />
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striking, and from taking that which is unlawful and bad. The best of God’s servants are those who when seen, remind of God; and the worst of God’s servants are those<br />
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who carry tales about, and do mischief and separate friends, and seek for the defects of the good.<br />
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Whoso hath left debt and children, let him come to me; I am their patron, I will discharge his debt and befriend his children.<br />
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Every good act is charity.<br />
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Doing justice between two people is charity; and asisting a man upon his beast, and lifting his baggage is charity; and pure, comforting words are charity; and answering a<br />
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questioner with mildness, is charity; and removing that which is an inconvenience to wayfarers, such as thorns and stones, is a charity.<br />
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Every good act is charity; and verily it is a good act to meet your brother with and open countenance, and to por water from your own water-bag into his vessel.<br />
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Your smiling in your brother’s face is charity; and your exhorting man to virtuous deeds is charity; and your prohibiting the forbidden is charity; and your showing men the<br />
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road, in the land in which they lose it, is charity; and your assisting the blind is charity.<br />
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Chastity<br />
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Modesty and chastity are part of the faith.<br />
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Christians and Jews<br />
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Muhammad once referred to strife, and said, “It will appear at the time of knowledge leaving the world.” Ziad said, “O Messenger of God, how will knowledge go from<br />
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the world, since we read the Kuran, and teach it to our children, and our children to theirs; and so on till the last day?” Then Muhammad said, “O Ziad, I supposed you the<br />
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most learned man of Medinah. Do the Jews and Christians who read the Bible and the Evangel act on them?”<br />
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Do not exceed bounds in praising me, as the Christians do in praising Jesus, the son of Mary, by calling Him God, and the Son of God; I am only the Lord’s servant; then<br />
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call me the servant of God and His messenger.<br />
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When the bier of anyone passeth by thee, whether Jew, Christian or Muslim, rise to thy feet.<br />
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Cleanliness<br />
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Were it not for fear of troubling my disciples, verily I would order them to clean their teeth before every prayer.<br />
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God is pure and loveth purity and cleanliness.<br />
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Compassion<br />
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When the child (of Zainab) was brought to Muhammad, dying; its body trembling and moving; the eyes of the Apostle of God shed many tears. And Sad said, “O<br />
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Messenger of God! What is the weeping and shedding of tears?” Muhammad replied, “This is an expression of the tenderness and compassion, which the Lord hath put<br />
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into the hearts of His servants; the Lord doth not have compassion on and commiserate with His servants, except such as are tender and full of feeling.”<br />
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The Apostle of God wept over Sad b. Ubadah. And he said, “Have not you heard that the Lord doth not punish on account of shedding tears, not from sobs of the heart<br />
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from the afflicted?” He is not of the people of our way who slappeth his cheeks and teareth his collar, and mourneth like the mournings of Ignorance.<br />
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There is no reward but Paradise for a Muslim who suffereth with patience when the soul of his affectionate friend is taken<br />
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Once Muhammad went together with some of his companions to Abu Yusuf, a blacksmith who was the husband of the nurse of Muhammad’s son Ibrahim. And the<br />
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Apostle of God took Ibrahim and kissed him and embraced him. On another occasion they went to see Ibrahim, when he was in his dying moments. The eyes of<br />
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Muhammad were fixed, and flowed with tears; and Abd-al-Rahman, son of Auf, said to the Messenger of God, “Do you weepand shed tears, O Apostle of God?” He<br />
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said, “O son of Auf, these are tears of compassion, and feeling due to the dead.” After that he shed tears again, and said, “Verily my eyes shed tears and my heart is<br />
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afflicted, and I say nothing but what is pleasing to my Benefactor; for verily, O Ibrahim, I am melancholy at being separated from thee.”<br />
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Muhammad said, “Do you think this woman will cast her own child into the fire?” Those present said, “No.” Muhammad said, “Verily God is more compassionate on His<br />
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creatures, than this woman on her own child.”<br />
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When one of the family of Muhammad died, and the women assemnled, crying over the corpse, Omar stood up to prevent them from crying, and drive them away: but<br />
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Muhammad said, “Let them alone, O Omar, because eyes are shedding tears; and the heart is stricken with calamity and sorrowful; and the time of misfortune near and<br />
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fresh; and the crying of women is without wailing.”<br />
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Conscience<br />
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A man asked Muhammad what was the mark whereby he might know the reality of his faith. Muhammad said, “If thou derive pleasure from the good which thou hast<br />
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performed and thou be grieved for the evil which thou hast committed, thou art a true believer.” The man said. “In what doth a fault really consist?” Muhammad said,<br />
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“when action pricketh thy conscience, forsake it.”<br />
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All actions are judged by the motive prompting them.<br />
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Contentment<br />
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Riches are not from an abundance of wordly goods, but from a contented mind.<br />
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When you see a person, who has been given more than you in money and beauty; then look to those who have been given less.<br />
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Look to those inferior to yourselves, so that you may not hold God’s benefits in contempt.<br />
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God loveth those who are content.<br />
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Control of Self<br />
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The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self.<br />
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The exercise of religious duty will not atone for the fault of an abusive tongue.<br />
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A man cannot be a Muslim till his heart and tongue are so.<br />
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Whoever hath been given gentleness, hath been given a good portion in this world and the next.<br />
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Whoever suppresseth his anger, when he hath in his power to show it, God will give him great reward.<br />
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That person is wise and sensible who subdueth his carnal desires and hopeth for rewards from God; and he is an ignorant man who followeth his lustful appetites, and<br />
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with all this asketh for God’s forgiveness.<br />
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May God fill the heart of that person who suppresseth his anger with safety and faith.<br />
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“Give me advice,” said someone. Muhammad said, Be not angry.”<br />
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Muaz said, “At the time of my being dispatched to the judgeship of Yemen, the last advice Muhammad gave me was this, ‘O Muaz! be of good temper towards people.’”<br />
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He is not strong and powerful who throweth people down; but he is strong who witholdeth himself from anger.<br />
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No person hath drunk a better draught than that of anger which he hath swallowed for God’s sake.<br />
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Courtesy<br />
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Humility and courtesy are acts of piety.<br />
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Verily, a man teaching his child manners is better for him than giving one bushel of grain in alms.<br />
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It is not right for a guest to stay so long as to incommode his host.<br />
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No man hath given his child anything better than good manners.<br />
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“O Apostle of God! Inform, Inform me, if I stop with a man, and he doth not entertain me, and he afterwards stoppeth at my house, am I to entertain him or to act with<br />
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him as he with did me?” Muhammad said, “Entertain him.”<br />
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Respect people according to their eminence.<br />
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Being confined for room, the Apostle of god sat down upon his legs drawn up under his thighs. A desert Arab who was present said, “What is this way of sitting?”<br />
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Muhammad said, “Verily God hath made me a humble servant, and not a proud king.”<br />
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Abuse nobody, and if a man abuse thee, and lay upon a vice which he knoweth in thee; then do not disclose one which thou knowest in him.<br />
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When victuals are placed before you no man must stand up till it be taken away; nor must one man leave off eating before the rest; and if he doeth he must make an<br />
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apology.<br />
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It is of my ways that a man shall come out with his guest to the door of his house.<br />
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Meekness and modesty are two branches of Iman (Faith); and vain talking and embellishing are two brances of hypocrisy.<br />
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When three persons are together, two of them must not whisper to each other without letting the third hear, until others are present, because it would hurt him.<br />
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Crimes<br />
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The greatest crimes are to associate another with God, to vex your father and mother, to murder your own species, to commit suicide, and to swear to lie.<br />
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Cultivation of Land<br />
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There is no Muslim who planteth a tree, or soweth a field, and man birds or beast eat from them, but it is charity for him.<br />
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Whoever bringeth the dead land to life; that is cultivateth waste land, for him is reward therein.<br />
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Dead<br />
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And behold! a bier passed by Muhammad, and he stood up; and it was said to him, “This is the bier of a Jew.” He said, “Was it not the holder of a soul, from which we<br />
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should take example and fear?”<br />
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Do not speak ill of the dead.<br />
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When the bier of anyone passeth by thee, whether Jew, Christian, or Muslim, rise to thy feet.”<br />
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Death<br />
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Wish not for death any of you; neither the doer of good works, for peradventure he may increase them by an increase of life; nor the offender, for perhaps he may obtain<br />
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the forgiveness of God by repentance. Wish not, nor supplicate for death before its time cometh; for verily when ye die, hope is out and the ambition for reward: and<br />
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verily, the increase of a Mumins’ (Muslim’s) life increaseth his good works.<br />
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Remember often the destroyer and cutter off of delights, which is death.<br />
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Not one of you must wish for death from any wordly affliction; but if there certainly is anyone wishing for death, he must say, “O Lord, keep me alive so long as life may<br />
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be good for me, and wish me to die when it is better for me so to do.”<br />
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The Faithful do not die; perhaps they become translated from this perishable world to the world of eternal existences.<br />
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Death is a blessing to a Muslim. Remember and speak well of your dead, and refrain from speaking ill of them.<br />
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There are two things disliked by the sons of Adam, one of them death; whereas it is better for Muslims than sinning; the second is scarcity of money; whereas its account<br />
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will be small in futurity.<br />
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The grave is the first stage of the journey into eternity.<br />
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Death is a bridge that uniteth friend with friend.<br />
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Sleep is the brother of death.<br />
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Muhammad said, three days before his death, “Not one of you must die but with resignation to the will of God, and with hope for his beneficence and pardon.”<br />
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Debt<br />
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Whoso desireth that God should redeem him from the sorrows and travail of the last day, must delay in calling on poor debtors, or forgive the debt in part or whole.<br />
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A martyr shall be pardoned every fault but debt.<br />
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Whoso hath a thing wherewith to discharge a debt, and refuseth to do it, it is right to dishonor and punish him.<br />
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Deliberation<br />
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Deliberation in undertakings is pleasing to God.<br />
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A good disposition, and deliberation in affairs, and a medium in all things, are one part of twenty-four parts of the qualities of the prophets.<br />
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Disposition to Good<br />
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He is of the most perfect Muslims, whose disposition is most liked by his own family.<br />
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Verily the most beloved of you by me, and nearest to me in the next world, are those of good dispositions; and verily the greates enemies to me and farthest from me, are<br />
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the ill-tempered.<br />
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Verily the most beloved of you by me are those of the best dispositions.<br />
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I have been sent to explain fully good dispositions.<br />
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O Lord! as thou hast made my body good, so make good my disposition.<br />
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Two qualities are not combined in any Muslim, avarice and bad disposition.<br />
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Disputation<br />
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Mankind will not go astray after having found the right road, unless from disputation.<br />
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Divorce<br />
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Every woman who asketh to be divorced from her husband without cause, the fragrance of the Garden is forbidden her.<br />
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The thing which is lawful, but disliked by God, is divorce.<br />
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Duty of Believers<br />
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I have left two things among you, and you will not stray as long as you hold them fast; one is the Book of God, the other the Laws of His Messenger.<br />
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God hath made a straight road, with two walls, one on each side of it, in which are open doors, with curtains drawn across. At the top of the road is an Amonisher who<br />
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saith, “Go straight on the road, and not crooked;” and above this Admonisher is another who saith to any who pass through these doorways, “Pass not through these doors,<br />
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or verily ye will fall.” Now, the road is Islam; and the open doors are those things which God hath forbidden; and the curtains before the doors the bounds set by God; the<br />
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Admonisher is the Kuran, and the upper Admonisher God, in the heart of every Mumin (Muslim).<br />
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Verily ye are ordered the divine commandments, then forsake them not; ye are forbidden the unlawful, then do not fall therein; there are fixed boundaries, then pass not<br />
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beyond them; and there is silence on some things without their being forgotten, then do not debate about them.<br />
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Happy is the Mumin (Muslim) for if good befalleth him, he praiseth and thanketh God; and if misfortune, praiseth God and beareth it patiently; therefore a Mumin is<br />
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rewarded for every good he doth, even for his raising a morsel of food to the mouth of his wife.<br />
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Whoever hath eaten of pure food and practised my laws, and mankind hath lived in security from him, will enter into the Abode of Bliss.<br />
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Muhammad once said to Anas, “Son, if you are able, keep your heart from morning till night and from night till morning, free from malice towards anyone;” then he said,<br />
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“Oh! my son, this is one of my laws, and he who loveth my laws verily loveth me.”<br />
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I admonish you to fear God, and yield obedience to my successor, although he may be a black slave, for this reason, that those amongst you who live after me will see<br />
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great schisms. Therefore hold fast to my ways and those of my successors, who may lead you in the straight path, having found it themselves; and ardently seize my laws<br />
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and be firm thereto.<br />
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There was not any Messenger sent before me by God to mankind but found friends and companions, who embraced his maxims and became his disciples; after which<br />
<br />
were born those who gave out precepts which they did not practice, and did what they were ordered not to do; therefore those who oppose them with the hand, with the<br />
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tongue, and with the heart are Mumins, and there is not anything in Iman besides this, even as much as a grain of mustard seed.<br />
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do not associate any one thing with God, although they kill or burn you; nor affront intentionally your parents, although they should order you to quit your wife, your<br />
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children, and your property. Do not drink wine; for it is the root of all evil; abstain from vice; and when a pestilence shall pervade mankind, and you shall be amongst<br />
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them, remain with them; and cherish your children.<br />
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There are three roots to Iman (Faith): not to trouble him who shall say ‘there is no diety but God;’ not to think him an unbeliever on account of one fault; and not to discard<br />
<br />
him for one crime.<br />
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He is not a good Mumin who committeth adultery or getteth drunk, who stealeth,or plundereth, or who embezzleth; beware, beware.<br />
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When asked to mention one of the most excellent parts of Iman (Faith) Muhammad said, “To love him who loveth God, and hate him who hateth God, and to keep your<br />
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tongue employed in repeating the name of God.” What else? He said, “To do unto all men as you would wish to have done unto you, and to reject for others what you<br />
<br />
would reject for yourself.”<br />
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He who progresseth daily is yet far off from the Ideal.<br />
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When you speak, speak the truth; perform when you promise; discharge your trust; commit not fornication; be chaste; have no impure desires; withold your hands from<br />
<br />
striking, and from taking that which is unlawful or evil. The best of God’s servants are those who, when seen, remind of God; and the worst of God’s servants are those<br />
<br />
who carry tales about to do mischief and separate friends, and seek for the defects of the good.<br />
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He who believeth in one God and the Hereafter, let him speak what is good or remain silent.<br />
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He who believeth in one God and the life beyond, let him not injure his neighbors.<br />
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Speak to men according to their mental capacities, for if you speak all things to all men, some cannot understand you, and so fall into errors.<br />
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It is not a sixth or a tenth of a man’s devotion which is acceptable to God, but only such portions thereof as he offereth with understanding and true devotional spirit.<br />
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Verily your deeds will be brought back to you, as if you yourself were the creator of your own punishement.<br />
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Adore God as thou wouldst if thou sawest Him; for if thou seest Him not, He seeth thee.<br />
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Feed the hungry and visit the sick, and free the captive, if he be unjustly confined. Assist any person oppressed, whether Muslim or non-Muslim.<br />
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“The duties of Muslims to each other are six.” It was asked, “What are they, O Messenger of God?” He said, “When you meet a Muslim, greet him, and when he inviteth<br />
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you to dinner, accept; and when he asketh you for advice, give it to him; and when he sneezeth and saith, ‘Praise be to God,’ do you say, ‘May God have mercy upon<br />
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thee;’ and when he is sick, visit him; and when he dieth, follow his bier.”<br />
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This life is but a tillage for the next, do good that you may reap there; for striving is the ordinance of God and whatever God hath ordained can only be attained by striving.<br />
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Commandments are of three kinds; one commands an action, the reward of which is clear, then do it; another forbids an action which leads astray, abstain from it; and in<br />
<br />
another arise contradictions, resign that to God.<br />
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The world is forbidden to those of the life to come; the life to come is forbidden to those of this world.<br />
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Do a good deed for every bad deed that it may blot out the latter.<br />
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A true Mumin is thankful to God in prosperity, and resigned to His will in adversity.<br />
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That which is lawful is clear, and that which is unlawful likewise: bu there are certain doubtful things between the two from which it is well to abstain.<br />
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Be ye imbued with divine qualities.<br />
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He is true who protecteth his brethren both present and absent.<br />
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All Muslims are as one body. If a man complaineth of a pain in his head, his whole body complaineth; and if his eye complaineth, his whole body complaineth.<br />
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All Muslims are like the components parts of a foundation, each strengthening the others; in such a way they must support each other.<br />
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Assist your brother Muslim, whether he be an oppressor or oppressed. “Bu how shall we do it when he is an oppressor?” enquired a companion. Muhammad replied,<br />
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“Assisting an oppressor consists in forbidding and witholding him from oppression.”<br />
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Muslims are brothers in religion and they must not oppress one another, nor abandon assisting each other, nor hold one another in contempt. The seat of righteousness is<br />
<br />
the heart; therefore that heart which is righteous, does not hold a Muslim in contempt; and all the things of one Muslim are unlawful to another: his blood, property, and<br />
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reputation.<br />
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The creation is as God’s family; for its sustenance is from Him: therefore the most beloved unto God is the person who doeth good to God’s family.<br />
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The proof of a Muslims sincerity is that he payeth no heed to that which is not his business.<br />
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The Faithful are those who perform their trust and fail not in their word, and keep their pledge.<br />
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No man is a true believer unless he desireth for his brother that which he desireth for himself.<br />
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Verily when a Muslim is taken ill, after which God restoreth him to health, his illness hath covered his former faults, and it is an admonition to him of what cometh in<br />
<br />
future times; and verily, when a hypocrite is taken ill, and afterwards restored to health, he is like a camel which has been tied up, and afterwards set free; for the camel<br />
<br />
did not know for want of discrimination, why they tied him up and why they turned him loose; such is the hypocrite: on the contrary, a Mumin knoweth, that his indiposition<br />
<br />
was to atone for his faults.<br />
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Misfortune is always with the Muslim and his wife, either in their persons or their property or their children; either death or sickness; until they die, when there is no fault<br />
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upon them.<br />
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Abusing a Muslim is disobedience to God; and it is infidelity to fight with one.<br />
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Every Muslim who calls a Muslim infidel will have the epithet returned to him.<br />
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It is unworthy of a Mumin to injure people’s reputation; it is unworth to curse anyone; and it is unworth to abuse anyone; and it is unworth of a Mumin to talk vainly.<br />
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It is better to sit alone than in company with thw bad; and it is better to sit with the good than alone. And it is better to speak words to a speaker of knowledge than to<br />
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remain silent; and silence is better than bad words.<br />
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Fear not the obloquy of the detractor in showing God’s religion.<br />
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Refrain from seeing and speaking of the vices of mankind, which you know are in yourself.<br />
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Guard yourselves from six things, and I am your security for paradise. When you speak, speak the truth; perform when you promise; discharge your trust; be chaste in<br />
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thought and action; and withold your hand from striking, from taking that which is unlawful, and bad.<br />
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That person is not of us who inviteth others to aid him in oppression; and he is not of us who fighteth for his tribe in injustice; and he is not of us who dieth in assisting his<br />
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tribe in tyranny.<br />
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He is not of us who is not affectinate to his liitle ones, and doth not respect the feelings of the aged; and he is not of us who doth not order that which is good and prohibit<br />
<br />
that which is evil.<br />
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Ye will not enter Paradise until ye have faith, and ye will not complete your faith until ye love one another.<br />
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No man hath believed perfectly, until he wish for his brother that which he wisheth for himself.<br />
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Verily, each of you is a mirror to his brother: then if he seeth a vice in his brother he must tell him to get rid of it.<br />
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That person is not a perfect Muslim who eatheth his fill, and leaveth his neighbors hungry.<br />
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O ye who have embraced Islam by the tongue, and to whose hearts it hath not reached, distress not Muslims, nor speak ill of them, nor seek for their defects.<br />
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Do not say that if people do good to us, we will do good to them; and if people oppress us, we will oppress them; but determin that if people do you good, you will do good<br />
<br />
to them; and if they oppress you, you will not oppress them.<br />
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“Teach me a work, such that when I perform it God and men will love me.” Muhammad said, “Desire not the world, and God will love you; and desire not what men have,<br />
<br />
and they will love you.<br />
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In prayers, all thoughts must be laid aside but those of God; in conversation no word is to be uttered which afterwards be repented of; do not covet from others, or have<br />
<br />
any hopes for them.<br />
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“There is a polish for everything that taketh away rust; and the polish for the heart is th remembrance of God.” The companions said, “Is not repelling the infidels also like<br />
<br />
this?” Muhammad said, “No, although one fights until one’s sword be broken!”<br />
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My Lord hath commanded me nine things: To reverence Him, externally, and internally; to speak the truth, and with propriety, in prosperity and adversity; moderation in<br />
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affluence and poverty; to benefit my relations and kindred, who do not benefit me; to give alms to him who refuseth me; to forgive him who injureth me; that my silence<br />
<br />
should be in attaining a knowledge of God; that when I speak, I should mention Him; that when I look on God’s creatures, it should be as an example for the: and God hath<br />
<br />
ordered me to direct in that which is lawful.<br />
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A Muslim who mixeth with people and beareth inconveniences, is better than one who doth not mix with them and beareth no inconveniences.<br />
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Eloquence<br />
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Some eloquence is like magic.<br />
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Index<br />
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Envy<br />
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If envy were proper, two persons would be the most proper objects of it; one, a man to whom god hath given riches, and apointed to bestow in charity; the other, to whom<br />
<br />
God hath granted the knowledge of religion, and acteth thereon himself, instructing others.<br />
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Keep yourselves far from envy; it eateth up and taketh away good actions, like as fire eateth up and burneth wood.<br />
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Index<br />
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Experience<br />
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He is not a perfect man of fortitude, who hath not fallen into misfortunes; and there is no physician but the experienced.<br />
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Index<br />
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Forgiveness<br />
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Thus saith the Lord, “Verily those who are patient in adversity and forgive wrongs, are the doers of excellence.”<br />
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Once Muhammad was asked, “O Apostle of God!” How many times are we to forgive our servant’s faults?” He was silent. Again the questioner asked, and Muhammad<br />
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gave no answer. But when the man asked a third time, he said, “Forgive your servants seventy times day.”<br />
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There is no man who woundeth and pardoneth the giver of the wound but God will exalt his dignity and dimish his faults.<br />
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That man is nearest to God, who pardoneth, when he had in his power him who would have injured him.<br />
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Do not say, that if the people do good to us, we will do good to them; and if the people oppress us, we will oppress them; but determine that if people do you good, you will<br />
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do good to them; and if they oppress you, you will not oppress them.<br />
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Index<br />
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Gentleness<br />
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Verily, god is mild, and is fond of mildness, and he giveth to the mild what he doth not to the harsh.<br />
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Whoever hath been given gentleness hath been given a good portion, in this world and the next.<br />
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God is gentle and loveth gentleness.<br />
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Verily you have two qualities which God and His Messenger love – fortitude and gentleness.<br />
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God<br />
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Whoever loveth to meet God, God loveth to meet him.<br />
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God saith, “I fulfil the faith of whoso putteth his faith in Me; and I am with him, and near him, when remembereth Me.”<br />
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God saith, “Whoso doth one good act, for him are ten rewards; and I also give more to whomever I will; and whoso doth an ill, its punishment is equal to it, or I forgive<br />
<br />
him; and whoso seeketh to approach Me one span, I seek to approach one cubit; and whoso seeketh to approach Me one cubit, I seek to approach him two fathoms; and<br />
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whoso walketh towards Me, I run towards him; and whoso cometh before Me with the earth full of sins, and believeth solely in Me, him I come before with a front of<br />
<br />
forgiveness as big as the earth.”<br />
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God saith, “The person I hold as a beloved, I am his hearing by which he heareth, and I am his sight by which he seeth, and I am his hands by which he holdeth, and I am<br />
<br />
his feet by which he walketh.”<br />
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God saith, “O Man! Only follow thou My laws, and thou shall become like unto Me, and then say, ‘Be’ and behold, It is.”<br />
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God is One, and liketh unity.<br />
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We were with Muhammad on a journey, and some men stood up repeating aloud, “God is most great,” and the Rasul said, “O men! Be easy on yourselves, and do not<br />
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distress yourselves by raising your voices, verily you do not call to one deaf or absent, but verily to one who heareth and seeth; and He is with you; and He to whom you<br />
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pray is nearer to you than the neck of your camel.”<br />
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God sait, “I was a hidden treasure. I would fain be known. So I created Man.”<br />
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Do you love your creator? Love your fellow-beings first.<br />
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God’s Forgiveness<br />
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Muhammad said, “I would not have the whole wealth of the world in the place of this revelation. . . O My servants who have oppressed your own souls by sinning,<br />
<br />
despair not of the mercy of God.” A man said, “What of him who hath associated others with God?” Muhammad remained silent for a while and then said, “Know that<br />
<br />
him also God forgiveth; but on repentance.”<br />
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God saith, “Verily my compassion overcometh my wrath.”<br />
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Index<br />
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God’s Kindness<br />
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If the unbeliever knew of the extent of the Lord’s mercy, even he would not despair of Paradis.<br />
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God’s kindness towards his creaturee is more than a mother’s towards her babe.<br />
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If you put your whole trust in God, as you ought, He most certainly will give you sustenance, as He doth the birds; they come out hungry in the morning, but return full to<br />
<br />
their nests.<br />
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Trust in God, but tie it (your camel).<br />
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God is not merciful to him who is not kind to mankind.<br />
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“Do none enter the Garden of Bliss save by God’s mercy?” Muhammad said, “No. None enter save through God’s favor.” “You also, O Messenger of God! Will you not<br />
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enter Paradise save by God’s compassion?” Muhammad put his hand on his head and said thrice, “I shall not enter unless God cover me with His mercy.”<br />
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Index<br />
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Good Works<br />
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That person who relieveth a Mumin (Muslim) from distress in this world, God will in like manner relieve him in the next; and he who shall do good to the indigent, God will<br />
<br />
do good to him in this world and the next.<br />
<br />
Be persistent in good actions.<br />
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Heart<br />
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Beware! verily there is a piece of flesh in the body of man, which when good, the whole body is good; and when bad, the whold body is bad, and that is the heart.<br />
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Muhammad said, “O Wabisah! are you come to ask what is goodness and what is badness?” Wabisah said, “Yes, I am come for that.” Then He joined his fingers and<br />
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struck them upon Wabisah’s breast, that is made a sign towards his heart, and said, “Ask the question from thine own heart.” This he repeated three times aloud and said,<br />
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“Goodness is a thing from which thy heart findeth firmness and rest; and badness is a thing which throweth thee into doubt, although men may acquit thee.”<br />
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Index<br />
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Heaven and Hell<br />
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Hell is veiled in delights, and Heaven in hardships and miseries.<br />
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Heaven lieth at the feet of mothers.<br />
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He will not enter hell who hath faith equal to a mustard seed in his heart; and he will not enter Paradise who hath a single grain of pride, equal to a mustard seed, in his<br />
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heart.<br />
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Paradise is nearer to you than the thongs of your sandals; and the Fire likewise.<br />
<br />
Deal gently with the people, and be not harsh; cheer them and condemn them not. Ye will meet with many ‘people of the Book’ who will question thee, what is the key to<br />
<br />
Heaven? Reply to them (the key to Heaven) to testify to the truth of God, and to do good work.<br />
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People asked Muhammad if to say “There is no diety but God” was not the key to Paradise. He said, “Yes, but it is a key which hath wards; and if ye come with a key of<br />
<br />
that description, Paradise will be opened to you, otherwise it will not.”<br />
<br />
Paradise is not for him who reproacheth others with any favor he doth to them.<br />
<br />
The people entitled to the Abode of Bliss are three; the first, a just king, a doer of good to his people endowed with virtue; the second, an affectionate man, of a tender<br />
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heart to relations and others; the third, a virtuous man.<br />
<br />
Verily a man used to come before the Rasul (Muhammad) bringing his son with him; and the Rasul said to him, “Dost thou love this boy?” And the man said, “O Rasul of<br />
<br />
God! May God love thee as I love this son!” Then the Rasul did not see the boy with his father for some time; and He said, “What has become of that man’s son?” The<br />
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said, “O Rasul! He is dead.” And the Rasul said to the man, “Dost thou not like this, that thou wilt find no door of Paradise but thy son will be there awaiting thee, in order<br />
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to conduct thee into Paradise?” And another man said, “O Rasul! Is this joyful news particularly for this man, or for the whole of us?” Lord Muhammad said, “For all of<br />
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you.”<br />
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What is Paradise? Muhammad replied, “It is what the eye hath not seen, nor the ear heard, nor ever flashed across the mind of man.”<br />
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Index<br />
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Hospitality<br />
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He who believeth in one God, and a future life, let him honor his guest.<br />
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Whoever believeth in God and the Hereafter must respect his guest; and whoever believeth in God and the Hereafter must not incommode his neighbors, and a Mumin<br />
<br />
must speak only good words, otherwise remain silent.<br />
<br />
It is not right for a guest to stay so long as to incommode his host.<br />
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Index<br />
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Humility<br />
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Humility and courtesy are acts of piety.<br />
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Verily God instructs me to be humble and lowly and not proud; and that no one should oppress another.<br />
<br />
A tribe must desist from boasting of their forefathers; if they will not leave off boasting, verily they will be more abominable near God, than a black beetle which rolleth<br />
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forward filth by its nose; and verily God has removed from you pride and arrogance. There is no man but either a righteous Mumin or a sinner; mankind are all sons of<br />
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Adam, and he was from earth.<br />
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Whoever is humble to men for God’s sake, may God exalt his eminence.<br />
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Islam<br />
<br />
“Inform me in the nature of Islam,” said Sufyan, “so that I may have no occasion to ask others about it.” Muhammad said, “Say, O Sufyan, ‘I believe in God;’ after which<br />
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obey the commandments, and abandon the things forbidden.”<br />
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Islam commenced in a forlorn state, and will quickly return to what it was in the beginning; then be joyful, ye who are firm.<br />
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My religion is like clouds dropping much rain; some of them falling on pure, favorable soil, cause grass to grow; some of them fall in hollows from which mankind are<br />
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benefited, some fall on high lands from which benefit is not derived; then the two first are like the persons acquainted with the religion of God and instructing others; and<br />
<br />
the last like the person not regarding it nor accepting the right path.<br />
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The greatest enemies of God are those who are entered into Islam, and do acts of infidelity, and who without cause, shed the blood of man.<br />
<br />
When asked, “What is Islam?” Muhammad said, “Abstinence and Obedience to God.” Asked “What is one of the most excellent virtues of Iman (Faith)?” He said, “An<br />
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amiable disposition.” “Which is the most excellent Hijrah (Renunciation)?” He said, “Abandoning that of which God disapproveth.”<br />
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“What is Islam?” someone asked. Muhammad said, “Purity of speech and charity.”<br />
<br />
Every child is born with a disposition towards the natural religion (Islam – submission to the Divine Will). It is the parents who maketh it a Jew, Christian or a Magian.<br />
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Do you know what sappeth the foundations of Islam and ruineth it? The errors of the learned destroy it, and the disputations of the hypocrite, and the orders of kings who<br />
<br />
have lost the road.<br />
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Men differ like mines of gold and silver: the good in ignorance are the good in Islam, once they have obtained the knowledge of religion.<br />
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Index<br />
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Jihad<br />
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The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self.<br />
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The ink of the scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr.<br />
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Index<br />
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Kindness<br />
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To gladden the heart of the weary, to remove the suffering of the afflicted, hath its own reward. In the day of trouble, the memory of the action cometh like a rush of the<br />
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torrent, and taketh our burden away.<br />
<br />
He who helpeth his fellow-creature in the hour of need, and he who helpeth the oppressed, him will God help in the Day of Travail.<br />
<br />
What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of a human being, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove<br />
<br />
the wrongs of the injured.<br />
<br />
Who is the most favored of God? He from whom the greatest good cometh to His creatures.<br />
<br />
All God’s creatures are His family; and he is the most beloved of God who doeth most good to God’s creatures.<br />
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Whoever is kind to His creatures, God is kind to him; therefore be kind to man on earth, whether good or bad; and being kind to the bad, is to withold him from badness,<br />
<br />
thus in heaven you will be treated kindly.<br />
<br />
He who is not kind to God’s creatures, and to his own children, God will not be kind to him.<br />
<br />
Kindness is a mark of faith: and whoever hath not kindness hath not faith.<br />
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Index<br />
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The Kuran<br />
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The Kuran consisteth of five heads, things lawful, things unlawful, clear and positive precepts, mysteries, and examples. Then consider that lawful which is there declared<br />
<br />
to be so, and that which is forbidden as unlawful; obey the precepts, believe in the mysteries, and take warning from the examples.<br />
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Doth any of you suppose that God hath not forbidden anything except in the Kuran? Beware, for verily I swear by God that I have ordered, and prohibited things in<br />
<br />
manner like the Kuran: and God hath not made it lawful for you to enter the houses of the People of the Book (that is Jews, Christians, etc.) without their permission, or<br />
<br />
you beat their women, or eat their fruits.<br />
<br />
The Kuran was sent down in seven dialects; and in every one of its sentences, there is an external and internal meaning.<br />
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The other messengers of God had their miracles, mine is the Kuran and will remain forever.<br />
<br />
“By what rule,” said Muhammad, “would you be guided, O Muaz, in your administration of Yeman?” “By the law of the Kuran.” “But if you find no direction in the<br />
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Kuran?” “Then I will act according to the example of the Messenger of God.” “But if that faileth?” “Then I will exercise my own reason and judgement.”<br />
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Index<br />
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Labor<br />
<br />
Pray to God morning and evening, and employ the day in your avocations.<br />
<br />
He who neither worketh for himself, nor for others, will not receive the reward of God.<br />
<br />
Whoso is able and fit and doth not work for himself, or for others, God is not gracious to him.<br />
<br />
Those who earn an honest living are the beloved of God.<br />
<br />
God is gracious to him that earneth his living by his own labor, and not by begging.<br />
<br />
Whoever desireth the world and its riches, in a lawful manner, in order to withold himself from begging, and for a livelihood for his family, and for being kind to his<br />
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neighbor, will come to God with his face as bright as the full moon on the fourteenth night of the lunar month.<br />
<br />
Give the laborer his wage before his perspiration be dry.<br />
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Learning<br />
<br />
He dieth not who giveth life to learning.<br />
<br />
Whoso honoreth the learned, honoreth me.<br />
<br />
The Messenger of God was asked, “What is the greatest vice of man?” He said, “You must not ask me about vice, but ask about virtue;” and he repeated this three times,<br />
<br />
after which he said, “Know ye! The worst of men is a bad learned man, and a good learned man is the best.”<br />
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Verily god doth not taketh away knowledge from the hands of His servants; but taketh it by taking away the learned; so that when no learned men remain, the ignorant<br />
<br />
will be placed at the head of affairs. Causes will be submitted to their decision, they will pass sentence without knowledge, will err themselves, and lead others into error.<br />
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An hour’s contemplation is better than a year’s adoration.<br />
<br />
Philosophy is the stray camel of the Faithful, take hold of it wherever ye come across it.<br />
<br />
Go in quest of knowledge even unto China.<br />
<br />
Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.<br />
<br />
The knowledge from which no benefit is derived is like a treasure from which no charity is bestowed in the way of the Lord.<br />
<br />
Do you know what sappeth the foundation of Islam, and ruineth it? The errors of the learned destroy it, the disputations of the hypocrite, and the orders of kings who have<br />
<br />
lost the road.<br />
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To spend more time in learning is better than spending more time praying; the support of religion is abstinence. It is better to teach knowledge one hour in the night than to<br />
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pray all night.<br />
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Whoever seeketh knowledge and findeth it, will get two rewards; one of them the reward for desiring it, and the other for attaining it; therefore, even if he do not attain it,<br />
<br />
for him is one reward.<br />
<br />
That person who shall die while he is studying, in order to revive the knowledge of religion, will be only one degree inferior to the prophets.<br />
<br />
One learned man is harder on the devil than a thousand ignorant worshippers.<br />
<br />
The pursuit of knowledge is a divine commandment for every Muslim; and to waste knowledge on those who are unworthy of it is like putting pearls, jewels, and gold on<br />
<br />
the necks of swine.<br />
<br />
That person who shall pursue the path of knowledge, God will direct him to the path of Paradise; and verily the superiority of a learned man over an ignorant worshipper<br />
<br />
is like that of the full moon over all the stars.<br />
<br />
He who knoweth his own self, knoweth God.<br />
<br />
Verily the best of God’s servants are just and learned kings; and verily the worst are bad and ignorant kings.<br />
<br />
To listen to the words of the learned, and to instil into others the lessons of science, is better than religious exercises.<br />
<br />
The ink of the scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr.<br />
<br />
He who leaveth home in search of knowledge, walketh in the path of God.<br />
<br />
One hour’s meditation on the work of the Creator is better than seventy years of prayer.<br />
<br />
God hath treasuries beneath the Throne, the keys whereof are the tongues of poets.<br />
<br />
The acquisition of knowledge is a duty incumbent one every Muslim, male and female.<br />
<br />
Acquire knowledge. It enableth its posessor to distinguish right from wrong; it lighteth the way to Heave; it is our friend in the desert, our society in solitude, our<br />
<br />
companion when friendless; it guideth us to happiness; it sustaineth us in misery; it is an ornament among friends, and an armour against enemies.<br />
<br />
With knowledge man riseth to the heights of goodness and to a noble position, associateth with sovereigns in this world, and attaineth to the perfection of happiness in the<br />
<br />
next.<br />
<br />
Learn to know thyself.<br />
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The calamity of knowledge is forgetfulness; and to waste knowledge is to speak of it to the unworthy.<br />
<br />
Who are the learned? They who practise what they know.<br />
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Index<br />
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Man’s Growth<br />
<br />
The son of Man groweth and with him grow two things – the love of wealth and love of long life.<br />
<br />
“Who is the best man?” Muhammad replied, “He is the best man whose life is long and whose actions are good.” “Then who is the worst man?” “He whose life is long and<br />
<br />
whose actions are bad.<br />
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Index<br />
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Marriage<br />
<br />
Marriage is incumbent on all who possess the ability.<br />
<br />
A woman may be married by four qualifications: one on account of her money; another, on account of the nobility of her pedigree; another on account of her beauty; the<br />
<br />
fourth, on account of her virtue. Therefore, look out for a woman that hath virtue: but if you do it from any other consideration, your hands be rubbed in dirt.<br />
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Index<br />
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Meanness<br />
<br />
Shall I tell you the very worst among you? Those who eat alone, and whip the slaves, and give to nobody.<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Mishaps<br />
<br />
Whatever mishap may befall you, it is on account of something which you have done.<br />
<br />
No misfortune or vexation befalleth a servant of God, small or great, but on account of his faults committed: and most of these God forgiveth.<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Modesty<br />
<br />
True modesty is the source of all virtues.<br />
<br />
Modesty and chastity are parts of the Faith.<br />
<br />
Meekness and modesty are two branches of Iman; and vain talking and embellishing are two branches of hypocrisy.<br />
<br />
All kinds of modesty are best.<br />
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Index<br />
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Monopolies<br />
<br />
Monopoly is unlawful in Islam.<br />
<br />
The holder of a monopoly is a sinner and an offender.<br />
<br />
The bringers of grain to the city to sell at a cheap rate gain immense advantage by it, and those who keepeth back grain in order to sell at a high rate is cursed.<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Mothers<br />
<br />
Heaven lieth at the feet of mothers.<br />
<br />
“O Messenger of God! Verily I have done a great crime; is there any act by which I may repent?” He said, “Have you a mother?” “No,” said the questioner. “Have you<br />
<br />
an aunt?” asked Muhammad. He said, “Yes, I have.” Muhammad said, “Go, do good to her, and your crime will be pardoned.”<br />
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I and a woman whose color and cheeks shall have become black from toiling in the sun shall be near to one another in the next world as my two fingers; and that is a<br />
<br />
handsome widow, whose color and cheeks shall have become black in bringing up her family.<br />
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Index<br />
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Muhammad The Prophet<br />
<br />
I am no more than man; when I order you anything respecting religion, receive it; and when I order you anything about the affairs of the world, then I am nothing more<br />
<br />
than man.<br />
<br />
Convey to other persons none of my words, except those ye know of a surety.<br />
<br />
‘Aishah said, “A party of Jews asked permission to go to Muhammad, and said, ‘Death upon you.’ And I answered their insult by saying, ‘Rather upon you be death and<br />
<br />
curse.’ Then Muhammad said, ‘Be mild O Aishah! and make a point of being kind, and withold thyself from speaking harshly.’ I said, ‘Did you not hear what they said?’<br />
<br />
He said, ‘Verily, I do always say,’ “Be the same to you.”‘<br />
<br />
Verily my heart is veiled with melancholy and sadness for my followers; and verily I ask pardon of God one hundred times daily.<br />
<br />
Zaid, Muhammad’s servant, said, “I served Lord Muhammad ten years, and he never said ‘Uff,’ to me; and never said, ‘Why did you do so?’ and never said, ‘Why did you<br />
<br />
not do so?’”<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Muhammad The Prophet’s Kindness<br />
<br />
Once Muhammad was distributing meat in Jiranah; and behold a woman came close to him, and he spread his garment for her to sit upon. When people saw such respect<br />
<br />
paid to this woman, they asked who she was; and those present said, “This is his nurse.”<br />
<br />
When anyone was sick Muhammad used to rub his hands upon the sick person’s body, saying, “O Lord of mankind! Take away this pain, and give health; for Thou art the<br />
<br />
giver of health: there is no health bu Thine, that health which leaveth no sickness.”<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Muhammad The Prophet’s Mission<br />
<br />
Kais b. Sal said: “I came to Hirah, and saw the inhabitants worshipping their chief; and I said, ‘Verily the Apostle of God is worthy of being worshipped.’ Then I came to<br />
<br />
the Apostle and said, ‘I saw the people of Hirah worshipping the chief of their tribe, and you are most worthy of being worshipped.’ Then Muhammad said to me, ‘Tell me,<br />
<br />
if you should pass by my grave, would you worship it?’ I said, ‘No.’ And He said, ‘Worship not me.’”<br />
<br />
The Apostle was in the midst of a crowd of his companions, and a camel came and prostrated itself before him. They said, “O Apostle of God! Beasts and trees worship<br />
<br />
thee; then it is meet for us to whorship thee.” Muhammad said, “Worship God, and you may honor your brother, that is me.”<br />
<br />
When the ambassadors of Bani Amir went to Muhammad, they said, “You are our master.” He said, “God is your master.” Then they said, “You are most excellent of the<br />
<br />
highest degree.” And when He heard this He said, “Say so, or less, and do not exceed reasonable bounds in praise.”<br />
<br />
Muhammad slep upon a mat, and got up very marked on the body by it: and someone said, “O Messenger of God! If thou hadst ordered me, I would have spread a soft<br />
<br />
bed for thee.” Lord Muhammad said, “What business have I with the world? I am a man on horseback, who standeth under the shade of a tree, then leaveth it.”<br />
<br />
To the light I have attained and in the light I live.<br />
<br />
It was said to the Rasul, “O Messenger of God! Curse the infidels.” Muhammad said, “I am not sent for this; nor was I sent but as mercy to mankind.”<br />
<br />
Kais b. Sal said: “I came to Hirah, and saw the inhabitants worshipping their chief; and I said, ‘Verily the Apostle of God is worthy of being worshipped.’ Then I came to<br />
<br />
the Apostle and said, ‘I saw the people of Hirah worshipping the chief of their tribe, and you are most worthy of being worshipped.’ Then Muhammad said to me, ‘Tell me,<br />
<br />
if you should pass by my grave, would you worship it?’ I said, ‘No.’ And He said, ‘Worship not me.’”<br />
<br />
The Apostle was in the midst of a crowd of his companions, and a camel came and prostrated itself before him. They said, “O Apostle of God! Beasts and trees worship<br />
<br />
thee; then it is meet for us to whorship thee.” Muhammad said, “Worship God, and you may honor your brother, that is me.”<br />
<br />
When the ambassadors of Bani Amir went to Muhammad, they said, “You are our master.” He said, “God is your master.” Thenthey said, “You are most excellent of the<br />
<br />
highest degree.” And when He heard this He said, “Say so, or less, and do not exceed reasonable bounds in praise.”<br />
<br />
Muhammad slep upon a mat, and got up very marked on the body by it: and someone said, “O Messenger of God! If thou hadst ordered me, I would have spread a soft<br />
<br />
bed for thee.” Lord Muhammad said, “What business have I with the world? I am a man on horseback, who standeth under the shade of a tree, then leaveth it.”<br />
<br />
To the light I have attained and in the light I live.<br />
<br />
It was said to the Rasul, “O Messenger of God! Curse the infidels.” Muhammad said, “I am not sent for this; nor was I sent but as mercy to mankind.”<br />
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Index<br />
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Muhammad The Prophet’s Prayers<br />
<br />
Muhammad used to say after making the profession of faith, “O Lord I supplicate Thee for firmness in faith, and inclination towards the straight path, and for Thine aid in<br />
<br />
being grateful to Thee, and in adoring Thee in every good way; and I supplicate Thee for an innocent heart which shall not incline to wickednes and for a true tongue. I<br />
<br />
supplicate Thee to guide me to all which Thou knowest to be virtuous and to preserve me from al which Thou knowest to be vicious. I supplicate Thee to forgive me my<br />
<br />
faults for Thou knowest them all.<br />
<br />
When the Messenger of God entered a place of worship he said, “O God! Pardon my sins, and open for me the gates of Thy compassion,” and on leaving he would repeat<br />
<br />
the same.<br />
<br />
O Lord grant to me the love of Thee; grant that I love those that love Thee; grant that I may do the deed than win Thy love; make thy love dearer to me than self, family<br />
<br />
and wealth.<br />
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O Lord! I make my complaint unto thee, of my feebleness, the vanity of my efforts. I am insignificant in the sight of men, O Thou Most Merciful! Lord of the weak! Thou<br />
<br />
aret my Lord! Forsake me not. Leave me not a prey to strangers, nor to mine enemies. If Thou art not displeased, I am safe. I seek refuge in the light of Thy<br />
<br />
countenance, by which all darkness is dispelled, and peace cometh in the Here and Hereafter. Solve Thou my difficulties as it pleaseth Thee. There is no power, no<br />
<br />
strength, save in Thee.<br />
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Index<br />
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Neighborliness<br />
<br />
The best of persons in God’s sight is the best amongst his friends; and the best of neighbors near God is the best person in his own neighborhood.<br />
<br />
A Muslim who mixeth with people and putteth up with their inconveniences, is better than one who doth not mix with them, and bear with patience.<br />
<br />
Do you love your creator? Love your fellow-beings first.<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Omens<br />
<br />
Of my disciples who will enter Paradise are those who do not use shells (do not consult oracles), and are not influenced by omens, like the people of Ignorance, and who<br />
<br />
put their whole trust in God.<br />
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Index<br />
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Orphans<br />
<br />
I and the guardian of orphans (whether the orphan be of his near or distant relations, or of strangers) will be in one place in the next world; like my two fingers, nearly<br />
<br />
touching each other.<br />
<br />
The best Muslim house is that in which is an orphan, who is benefited; and the worst Muslim house is that in which an orphan is ill-treated.<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Parents<br />
<br />
Heaven lieth at the feet of mothers.<br />
<br />
God’s pleasure is in a father’s pleasure; and God’s displeasure is in a father’s displeasure.<br />
<br />
He who wisheth to enter Paradise at the best door must please his father and mother.<br />
<br />
A man is bound to do good to his parents, although they may have injured him.<br />
<br />
There is no child, a doer of good to his parents, who looketh on them with kindness and affection, but God will grant with every look the rewards for an approved<br />
<br />
pilgrimage.<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Peacemaking<br />
<br />
Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms, and prayers? Making peace between one another: enmity and malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots.<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Poetry<br />
<br />
Some poetry is dressed in knowledge and art.<br />
<br />
The truest words spoken by any poet are those of Labid: “Know that everything is vanity save God.”<br />
<br />
God hath treasures beneath the Throne, the keys whereof are the tongues of poets.<br />
<br />
Some poetry containeth much wisdom.<br />
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Index<br />
<br />
Poverty<br />
<br />
Poverty is my pride.<br />
<br />
Poverty may well become a cause of infidelity.<br />
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O Lord! Keep me alive a poor man, and let me die poor; and raise me amongst the poor.<br />
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O Aishah! Do not turn the poor away, without giving them, if but half a date.<br />
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Seek for my satisfaction in that of the poor and needy.<br />
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A man came to Muhammad and said, “Verily I love you.” He replied, “Look to what you say.” And the man said, “By God! I love you,”and repeated the same twice. Lord<br />
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Muhammad said, “If you are sincere, then prepare yourself for poverty: for poverty reacheth him who loveth me quicker than a torrent reacheth the sea.<br />
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Prayer<br />
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Prayer is the miraj (union with, or annihilation in, the Divine Essence by means of continual upward progress) of the Faithful.<br />
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The Lord doth not regard a prayer in which the heart doth not accompany the body.<br />
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He whom prayer preventeth not from wrongdoing and evil, increaseth in naught save in remoteness from the Lord.<br />
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The key of Paradise is Prayer, and the key of prayer is ablution.<br />
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Say your prayers standing; but if you are not able, sitting; and if unable, on your sides.<br />
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Pride<br />
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The proud will not enter Paradise, nor a violent speaker.<br />
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He will not enter hell, who hath faith equal to a single grain of mustard seed in his heart; and he will not enter Paradise, who hath pride equal to a single grain of mustard<br />
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seed, in his heart.<br />
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Muhammad said, “That person will not enter Paradise who hath one atom of pride in his heart.” And a man present said, “Verily, a man is fond of having good clothes and<br />
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good shoes.” Lord Muhammad said, “God is Beauty and delighteth in the beautiful; but pride is holding man incontempt.”<br />
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Progress<br />
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Everyone is divinely furthered in accordance with his character.<br />
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It is your own conduct which will lead you to reward or punishment, as if you had been destined therefor.<br />
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Every human being hath two inclinations – one prompting him to good and impelling him thereto, and the other prompting him to evil and thereto impelling him; but Divine<br />
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assistance is nigh, and he who asketh the help of God in contending with the evil promptings of his own heart obtaineth it.<br />
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The best of good acts in God’s sight is that which is constantly attended to although in a small degree.<br />
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Prophecies<br />
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Verily ye are in an age in which if ye neglect one-tenth of what is ordered, ye will be doomed. After this a time will come, when he who shall observe one-tenth of what<br />
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is now ordered will be redeemed.<br />
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Men will be liars towards the end of the world; and will relate such stories as neither you nor your fathers ever heard. Then avoid them, that they may not lead you astray<br />
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and throw you into contention and strife.<br />
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The time is near in which nothing will remain of Islam but its name, and of the Kuran but its mere appearance, and the mosques of Muslims will be destitute of of<br />
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knowledge and worship; and the learned will be the worst people under the heavens; and contention and strife will issue from them, and it will return upon themselves.<br />
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Ye follower of Muhammad, I swear by the Lord, if ye did but know what I know of the future state, verily ye would laugh little and cry much.<br />
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Verily, of things which I fear for you, after my departure from the world, is this: that the ornaments and goods of the world may be pleasing to you. Then a man said, “O<br />
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Messenger of God! Doth good bring harm?” Lord Muhammad said, “Verily good doth not bring harm: I mean if there be much wealth it is a blessing; and there is no harm<br />
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in it, unless from stinginess and extravagance; like the spring, which causeth nothing to grow but what is good: and harm and destruction are from abuse thereof.”<br />
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Punishment<br />
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God doth not remove anyone out of the world, but that he wisheth to pardon him; and by the diseases of his body and distress for food, He exacteth the punishment of<br />
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every fault that lieth on his shoulder.<br />
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Verily the reward is as great as the misfortune; that is, the more unfortunate and calamitous one is, the greater and more perfect his reward. And verrily, when God<br />
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loveth a people, He entangleth it in misfortune; therefore, he who is resigned to the plesure of God, in misfortune, for him is God’s favor.<br />
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Purity<br />
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They will enter the Garden of Bliss who have a true, pure, and merciful heart.<br />
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Religion is admonition, and it means being pure.<br />
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Reason<br />
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God hath not created anything better than Reason, or anything more perfect, or more beautiful than Reason; the benefits which God giveth are on its account; and<br />
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understanding is by it, and God’s wrath is caused by disregard of it.<br />
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Relatives<br />
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The best of you, before God and His creation, are those who are best in their own families, and I am the best to my family.<br />
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He is the most perfect of Muslims, whose disposition is most liked by his own family.<br />
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The favor of God doth not descend upon that family in which is one who deserts his relations.<br />
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He is not a perfect performer of the duties of relationship who doeth good to his relatives as they do good to him. He is perfect who doeth good to his relatives when they<br />
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do not do good to him.<br />
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O Messenger of God! Verily I have done a great crime; is there any act by which I may repent? He said, “Have you a mother?” “No,” said the questioner. “Have you an<br />
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aunt?” asked Muhammad. He said, “Yes, I have.” Lord Muhammad said, “Go, do good to her, and your crime will be pardoned.”<br />
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The duty of a junior to a senior brother is as that of a child to its father.<br />
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Giving alms to the poor hath the reward of one alms; but that given to kindred hath two rewards; one, the reward of alms, the other, the reward of helping relations.<br />
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A man’s first charity should be to his own family, if poor.<br />
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Repentance<br />
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A sincere repenter of faults is like him who hath committed none.<br />
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Reverence<br />
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Muhammad said one day to His companions, “Reverence God as becommeth you.” They said, “Verily, O Apostle of God, we do reverence Him, and praise be to God<br />
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who hath imbued us with it.” Then Muhammad said, “It is not so; but whoever reverenceth God as it is suitable for him to do must guard his head from humbling itself to<br />
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others, and from pride and arrogance towards God and God’s creatures; he must guard his senses from whatever is wrong, and must guard his mouth from eating<br />
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forbidden things, and his heart from receiving what is prohibited; and he must keep his death in mind, and the rotting of his bones. And whoever wisheth for future<br />
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rewards must abandon the ornaments of the world. Therefore, anyone attending to the aforementioned points has verily reverenced God as it his duty to do.<br />
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Riches<br />
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Riches are not from and abundance of wordly goods but from a contented mind.<br />
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It is difficult for a man laden with riches to climb the steep path which leads to bliss.<br />
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Whoever desireth the world and its riches, in a lawful manner, in order to withold himself from begging, and for a livelihood for his family, and for being kind to his<br />
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neighbor, will come to God with his face bright as the full moon on the fourteenth night of the lunar month.<br />
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Wealth, properly employed, is a blessing; and a man may lawfully endeavor to increase it by honest means.<br />
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Seemliness<br />
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A Bedouin was standing in the mosque of the Prophet, and defiled it; when he was immediately taken hold of; and Muhammad said, “Let him alone, and throw a skin of<br />
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water upon the spot; because ye were not created but of comforters and not sent to create hardships.” And they let him alone till he had done, and then Muhammad<br />
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called the Bedouin to him, and said, “This mosque is not a proper place for that, or any kind of filth; mosques are only for the mention of God, saying prayers, and reading<br />
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the Kuran.”<br />
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Self-Indulgence<br />
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Muhammad asked His companions, “What are your opinions of the merits of that person, who drinketh liquor, committeth adultery, and stealeth? What should his<br />
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punishment be?” They said, “God and His Messenge know best.” He said, “These are great sins, and the punishment for them very dire.” Index<br />
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Servants<br />
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To those of your servants who please you give to eat what you eat yourself; and clothe them as yourself; but those who do not please you, part with them; and punish not<br />
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God’s creatures.<br />
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He will not enter Paradise who behaveth ill to his slaves. The companions said, “O Apostle of God! have you not told us, that there will be a great many slaves and<br />
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orphans amongst your disciples?” He said, “Yes; then be kind to them as to your own children, and give them to eat what you eat yourselves. The slaves that say their<br />
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prayers are your brothers.<br />
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Zaid, Muhammad’s servant, said, “I served Lord Muhammad ten years, and he never said ‘Uff,’ to me; and never said, ‘Why did you do so?’ and never said, ‘Why did you<br />
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not do so?’”<br />
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Sick<br />
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There is not any Muslim who visiteth another in sickness, in the forenoon, but that seventy thousand angels send blessings upon him till the evening; and there is no one<br />
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who visiteth the sick, in the afternoon, but that seventy thousand angels send blessings upon him till daybreak, and there will be a pardon for him in Paradise.<br />
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Feed the hungry and visit a sick person, and free the captive, if he be unjustly confined. Assist any person oppressed, whether Muslim or non-Muslim.<br />
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Whoever visiteth a sick person, an angel calleth from heaven, “Be happy in the world, and happy be your walking, and take you a habitation in Paradise.” Whoever visiteth<br />
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a sick person always entereth into and swims in a sea of mercy until he sitteth doen; and when he sitteth, he is drowned therein.<br />
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When you go to visit the sick, comfort his grief and say, “You will get well and live long,” because although this saying will not prevent what is predestined, it will solace<br />
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his soul.<br />
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Verily God will say on the Day of Judgement, O children of Adam! I was sick and ye did not visit Me.” And the sons of Adam will say, “O our defender, how could we<br />
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visit Thee? For thou art the Lord of the Universe, and art free from sickness.” And God will say, “O men! Such a one was sick and you did not visit him.” And God will<br />
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say, “O children of Adam, I asked you for food, and ye gave it me not?” And the children of Adam will say, “O our patron, how could we give Thee food, seeing Thou art<br />
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the cherisher of the Universe, and art free from hunger and eating?” And God will say, “Such a one asked you for bread and you did not give it him.<br />
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Silence<br />
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Much silence and a good disposition, there are no two works better than those.<br />
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Sin<br />
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Can anyone walk through water without wetting his feet? The companions replied, “No;” Muhammad said, “Such is the condition of those of the world; they are not safe<br />
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from sins.”<br />
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Truth<br />
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He is not of me who, when he speaketh, speaketh falsely; who, when he promiseth, breaketh his promises; and who, when trust is reposed in him, faileth in his trust.<br />
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No man is true in the truest sense of the word but he who is true in work, in deed, and in thought.<br />
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Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.<br />
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It is not worthy of a speaker of truth to curse people.<br />
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Appropriate to yourselves the truth. Avoid lying.<br />
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Say what is true, although it may be bitter and displeasing to people.<br />
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Understanding<br />
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It is not a sixth or a tenth of a man’s devotion which is acceptable to God, but only such portions thereof as he offereth with understanding and true devotional spirit.<br />
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Verily, a man hath performed prayers, fasts, charity, pilgrimage and all other good works; but he will not be rewarded except by the proportion of his understanding.<br />
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Usury<br />
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The taker of usury and the giver of it, and the writer of its papers and the witness to it, are equal in crime.<br />
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Widows<br />
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A giver of maintenance to widows and the poor, is lke a bestower in the way of God, an utterer of prayers all the night, and a keeper of constant fast.<br />
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I and a woman whose color and cheeks shall have become black from toiling in the sun shall be near to one another in the next world as my two fingers; and that is a<br />
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handsome widow, whose color and cheeks shall have become black in bringing up her family.<br />
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Wives<br />
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Admonish your wives with kindness.<br />
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A Muslim must not hate his wife; and if he be displeased with one bad quality in her, then let him be pleased with another that is good.<br />
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Do you beat your own wife as you would a slave? That must you not do.<br />
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I (Muaviyah b. Haidah) said, “O Apostle of God! What is my duty to my wife?” He said, “That you give her to eat as you eat yourself, and clothe her as you clothe<br />
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yourself; and do not slap her in the face nor abuse her, nor separate yourself from her in displeasure.<br />
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Give your wife good counsel; and if she has goodness in her, she will soon take it, and leave off idle talking; and do not beat your noble wife like a slave.<br />
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Muhammad said, “Beat not your wives.” Then Omar came to the Rasul (Muhammad) and said, “Wives have got the upper hand from hearing this.”<br />
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He is the most perfect Muslim whose disposition is best; and the best of you are they who behave best to their wives.<br />
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A virtuous wife is a man’s best treasure.<br />
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Women<br />
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Women are the twin halves of men.<br />
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The world and all things in it are valuable; but the most valuable thing in the world is a virtuous woman.<br />
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The best women are the virtuous; they are the most affectionate to infants, and the most careful of their husband’s property.<br />
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When a woman performeth the five times of prayer, and fasteth the month of Ramadan, and is chaste, and is not disobedient to her husband, then tell her to enter<br />
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Paradise by whichever door she liketh.<br />
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Verily a great number of women are assembled near my family, complaining of their hubands; and those men who ill-treat their wives do not behave well. He is not of my<br />
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way who teacheth a woman to stray.<br />
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Asma, daughter of Yazid, said, “Victuals were brought to Muhammad, and he put them before some of us women who were present, and said, ‘Eat ye.’ But<br />
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notwithstanding we were hungry we said, ‘We have no inclination.’ Muhammad said, ‘O woman! Do not mix hunger with lies.’”<br />
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Whoever doeth good to girls, it will be a curtain to him from hell-fire.<br />
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Whoever befriendeth two girls till they come of age, will be in the next world along with me, like my two fingers joining each other.<br />
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Whoever befriendeth three daughters, or three sisters, and teacheth them manners, and is affectionate to them, till they come of age, may God apportion Paradise for him.<br />
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Whoever hath a daughter, and doth not bury her alive or scold her, or prefer his male children to her, may God bring him into Paradise.<br />
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Shall I not point out to you the best of virtues? It is your doing good to your daughter when she is returned to you having been divorced by her husband.<br />
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God enjoins you to treat women well, for they are your mothers, daughters, aunts.<br />
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The rights of women are sacred. See that women are maintained in the rights assigned to them.<br />
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Do not prevent your women from coming to the mosque.<br />
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World<br />
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The love of the world is the root of all evil.<br />
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This world is a prison for the Faithful, but a Paradise for unbelievers.<br />
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The world is a magician greater than Harut and Marut, and you should avoid it.<br />
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The world is sweet in the heart, and green to the eye; and verily God hath brought you, after those that went before you: then look to your actions, and abstain from the<br />
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world and its wickedness.<br />
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The world is as a prison and as a famine to Muslims; and when they leave it you may say they leave famine and a prison.<br />
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Be in the world like a traveller, or like a passer on, and reckon yourself as of the dead.<br />
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Cursed is this world and cursed is all that is in this world, except the rememberance of God and that which aideth thereto.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1