A Life of Piety "The one who purified himself has succeeded."

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SGYJCHc6fE0/VtOPBrsJ7FI/AAAAAAAAEc4/Hxlt9s-y4jE/s1600/bow-down-regularly-muslims.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SGYJCHc6fE0/VtOPBrsJ7FI/AAAAAAAAEc4/Hxlt9s-y4jE/s640/bow-down-regularly-muslims.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> After taking an oath of the sky, earth and other great signs, Allâh took an oath of the nafs.  "I take an oath by the nafs and the One that corrected it."<br /> <br /> <b>"He inspired the nafs with evil and piety."</b><br /> <br /> Allâh has created the ability to sin as well as to be pious in man.  Man now has a choice of accepting the slavery of the nafs and preparing his way to hell or he could muster some courage, become pious and thereby become a friend of Allâh.  He could either become Abdur Rahmân (the slave of the Merciful) or Abdus Shaytân (the slave of satan).  Allâh has granted man a choice to either adopt the path of piety or the path of sin.  Retribution and punishment will be based on this choice.<br /> <br /> Now the question arises why Allâh mentioned taqwâ after mentioning sin.  Normally a good thing is mentioned first.  When you enter the musjid, you step in with the right foot first.  You eat with the right hand.  Every good thing is placed first but Allâh mentioned sin first in this verse.  This has a very great secret and if one comes to know this secret, one will not be grieved by the urge to sin.  The urge to sin is not harmful.  Fulfilling the urge is however sinful.  If you do not have the urge to sin, you cannot become pious.<br /> <br /> <b>The Blood of Hopes</b><br /> <br /> The blood shed by sacrificing one’s desires is the horizon of becoming a saint.  Taqwâ means to curb the fulfilling of the desires of the heart.  Shed the blood of all your desires and all the four horizons of your heart will become red.  The sun of this world rises from one horizon, that is from the east.  But when the saints adopt piety by sacrificing all their desires and enduring grief in the path of Allâh, then all the horizons of the heart become red and the sun of Allâh’s friendship and relationship rises in the heart.<br /> <br /> And if one did not sacrifice his desires, then what will he achieve?  He will attain darkness upon darkness and pollution over pollution.  He will get a foul odour and a disgraced name.  No one on earth will call him Hadhrat.  When the creation comes to know that a person is the head (of evil), they snatch all noble titles away from him.  One of the punishments of sin in this world is that all titles of honour are snatched away from one in this world.<br /> <br /> What will be the condition of that heart whose every horizon has the sun of Allâh’s proximity rising from it?  When a man called KhurshTd (sun) came to me one day, I recited the following couplet to him:<br /> <br /> When Khurshîd obtained the creator of Khurshîd (the sun) in his heart, then ask Khurshîd the condition of his world.<br /> <br /> <b>The Secret of Mentioning Sin First</b><br /> <br /> The fact that Allâh took an oath of the nafs is proof that He wants to explain something very important.  I was travelling from Lahore to Karachi by train with a very great scholar.  On the way, he recited this verse in Fajr Salâh.  During salâh the thought occurred to me why Allâh mentioned sin first.  I asked the scholar who smiled and told me to explain.<br /> <br /> <b>Taqwa’s Dependence on the Ability to Sin</b><br /> <br /> I replied that Allâh has inspired me with the answer.  Just as salâh cannot be performed without wudhu, similarly one cannot study Sahih BukhârT without doing the pre-final year.  In the same way, taqwâ is dependent on the substance of sin.  Had this substance not been existent, how could one prevent it?  Every prohibition requires the existence of the prohibited act.  For example, I tell you not to look at the tasbTh in my hand.  The existence of the tasbTh is essential.  If I do not have a tasbTh in my hand and tell you not to look at it, everyone will say the statement is wrong.  There is no tasbTh in the hand.<br /> <br /> <b>The Urge to Sin</b><br /> <br /> Allâh has exhorted man to curb the urge to sin.  Man has to obey Allâh and become His slave because Allâh has created man and not the nafs.  This indicates that the urge to sin is essential.  That is why He is commanding us to prevent the nafs.  Had there been no urge to sin, taqwâ would not have existed because taqwâ means to subdue the urge of the nafs to sin and to endure the grief that follows.<br /> <br /> <b>The Greatness of the Grief of Allah’s Path</b><br /> <br /> Allâh is reached by this grief.  But how regretful it is that man is prepared to endure the grief of the entire world, but he hesitates and fears undergoing the grief of Allah’s path.  The grief of Allah’s path is so honoured that if all the crowns and thrones of the kings of the world are placed in one pan of the scale together with the beauty and love of all the lovers of the world, the entire wealth of the world and all the deliciousness of the shâmT kababs and biryânT of the world cannot equal one atom of the grief of Allah’s path.  How aptly Allâmah Sayyid Sulaimân NadwT (Rahimahullâh) has said,<br /> <br /> <b>When I obtain the wealth of Your grief I become independent of the grief of both the worlds.</b><br /> <br /> The grief of Allah’s love and the grief of abstaining from sin is better than the whole world.  You can attain heaven by this grief.  This is the grief that brings one into close proximity to Allah, makes one a walTullâh, keeps one at ease in this world and makes one reach jannah.  Who can pay the price of this grief?  If all the joys of this world present a guard of honour to the grief of Allah’s path, they cannot fulfil the rights of this grief.  I implore you with a painful heart that this grief is extremely valuable.  This grief leads one to Allah.<br /> <br /> <b>My crown is hidden in the lap of poverty.  One atom of Your grief is not less than both the worlds.</b><br /> <br /> Allâh is not so oppressive so as to neglect the one who undergoes so much pain and worry by not committing sin.  Allâh is most merciful.  He knows that first His servant did not have a beard.  Now he is sporting a beard in spite of the fact that people are mocking him.  Today the people can mock and jest but on the day of Qiyâmah, Allâh will not mock at me.<br /> <br /> <b>The Rule of the Moustache</b><br /> <br /> Initially he had a long moustache.  After hearing the rule, he trimmed it.  It is mentioned in a hadith that Rasûlullâh will not intercede on behalf of the one who keeps a long moustache.  A long moustache is one that conceals the upper lip.  It is not permissible to sport such a moustache.  If the hair is short and does not conceal the upper lip, it is permissible.  However, Sheikhul Hadith Moulânâ Zakariyyâ (Rahimahullâh) has written that it is best to trim the moustache with a scissors so that no hair remains.  According to some scholars, it is an innovation to shave off the hair with a blade.  Therefore, a scissors or machine without a blade is best.  Similarly, Allah’s slave had a habit of listening to music.  Now he has abandoned it and undergone the grief of abstention.  But who can fulfil the right of the honour of this grief?<br /> <br /> <b>A True Incident</b><br /> <br /> One of my friends who is also my khalîfah in the island of Reunion initially had a habit of listening to music.  He was such an expert that he used to put all the European tourists to sleep with his flute at the foot of the mountain.  But when Allâh chose him and granted him guidance, he broke all the instruments and buried them.  Now he is pious from head to toe.  He has the attire of a pious man and all praise is due to Allâh that his heart is also attached to Allah.  If you listen to him, you will think that he is a very great saint.  But did he not endure the grief?  He still undergoes grief.  If he hears the voice of anyone singing, his heart undergoes pain.  His heart wants to listen but he suppresses his urge to do so.<br /> <br /> <b>Disobedient Limbs</b><br /> <br /> Whoever does not have the habit of this grief is useless.  His foot is worth chopping off.  Moulânâ Rûmî (Rahimahullâh) states that it is better for the feet that do not walk in the path of Allâh or towards the mosque to be cut off.  It is better to amputate the hands that do not worship Allah, do not touch Hajre Aswad or shake hands with the saints.  The ears that do not listen to Allah’s talk should be torn off.  The eyes that do not appreciate Allah’s manifestation and disobey Him should be thrown away.<br /> <br /> The one who disobeys Allâh should not remain alive.  However, this does not mean that you should go and kill someone or tear off his eye or cut off his ear.  What is meant here is that a disobedient person has no value in the eyes of Allah.  Allah, through His forbearance and grace grants him the opportunity to repent.  But our insistence in sinning has no limit.  Had Allâh not been forbearant, we would not have existed.<br /> <br /> <b>What is Taqwa?</b><br /> <br /> Allâh did not mention taqwâ first.  He first mentioned the fact that He created the ability to sin within man.  Now it is your duty not to fulfil the urge to sin.  This will create taqwâ (piety) in you.  If you want to obtain piety, then all you have to do is abstain from sin.  Achieve Reward without Doing any Work<br /> <br /> The owners of factories first make their employees work and then reward them.  But in this case, Allâh is granting reward for not doing any work.  Do not steal, speak lies and do not look at women.  By not doing these things, you will be rewarded with piety and Allah’s friendship.  What is taqwâ?  Taqwâ is when you have the urge to sin but you abstain due to the fear of Allah.  Then you must endure the pain and not regret adopting piety.  Do not say, "I wish I should have looked at least once."  Remember that it is shaytân’s ploy to make you regret.  One who regrets has an undeveloped heart and his Imân is weak.  Imân will be complete when he abstains from sin, endures grief, thanks Allâh and becomes ecstatic with joy.<br /> <br /> <b>Who is a Muttaqi?</b><br /> <br /> A muttaqi is one who protects himself from sin, protects his gaze from women, protects himself from speaking lies, from bribery, from disobeying his parents, from oppressing his wife and neighbours.  He keeps away from all impermissible acts and does not regret.  He does not regard Islam as oppressive.  Islam has protected him from troubles otherwise if he had to eat from every farm like a cow, people would beat him so much that it would be impossible for him to stay alive.  Go to the villages and have a look at the cow that grazes from everyone’s farm.  It is beaten by everyone.  Not an inch of its back is safe.  When it falls ill, there is no one to cure it.  When it dies, there is no one to bury it.  Vultures and crows feed on its corpse.<br /> <br /> <b>The Reality of Bay’at</b><br /> <br /> Is this life?  The one who becomes free from the limits of Allâh has a cursed life.  And the one who is pious is actually sold on the hand of the saints.  Allâh has kept His representatives on earth who ‘buy’ the people and make them reach Allah.<br /> <br /> <b>An Example of Bay’at</b><br /> <br /> If the prime minister wants to send some wheat somewhere, he does not go himself to the farmers.  He appoints a commissioner as his representative in every area to contact the farmers, buy the wheat and pay them using official money.  Then they must send the commodity to Islamabad, the capital city.<br /> <br /> Similarly, the Ahlullâh are the representatives of Allâh.  They ‘purchase’ people and ‘send’ them to Allâh, that is, they show the path of becoming a saint.  By treading this path, one becomes a walTullâh.  They do not purchase them for themselves.<br /> <br /> The Ahlullâh make bay’at to teach the worship of Allâh.  The meaning of bay’at is to be sold.  He is actually sold to Allah.  The hands of the Ahlullâh are representatives just as Allâh says that those who make bay’at on the hand of Rasûlullâh ?, that is actually not the hand of Rasûlullâh ?.  It is the hand of Allâh.  The hand of the Nabi ??is a representative.  The one who makes bay’at is sold on the hand of Allâh.  He then joins the group of the Ahlullâh and becomes a walTullâh.  Do not be perturbed by the urge to sin.  These urges are steps to your sainthood.  The one who does not have these urges becomes a hermaphrodite.  He can never attain sainthood.<br /> <br /> <b>The Superiority of the Ahlullah</b><br /> <br /> Therefore the Ahlullâh are superior to the angels because they have the urge to sin within them.  By not fulfilling this urge, they endure the grief of abstention in their hearts.  Angels do not have any urge and they see man continuously enduring grief.  In spite of the urge, they do not obey their nafs and remain engrossed in the worship of Allah.  Piety is obtained by not acting on the urge to sin.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9oJWREZe-igDXbo_TrNa_H0N0rpIssCzoSpeXamXuSktMY5Ty6y4BHTk0CDoZA6gq1I0W03P8-4jCmkwbxtTUR6CEvVMNmgKSY48JrVZhyCar4Vt9d1x5O6ni1AhFX4zoBs3q1TB5i4l/s1600/Allah-bring-you-to-it.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9oJWREZe-igDXbo_TrNa_H0N0rpIssCzoSpeXamXuSktMY5Ty6y4BHTk0CDoZA6gq1I0W03P8-4jCmkwbxtTUR6CEvVMNmgKSY48JrVZhyCar4Vt9d1x5O6ni1AhFX4zoBs3q1TB5i4l/s640/Allah-bring-you-to-it.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <b>An Example of the Inspiration of Sin and Piety</b><br /> <br /> The example of virtue and piety is that of a match.  A match only produces fire if it is rubbed.  The match of virtue and evil which we have within ourselves has virtue on the one side and evil on the other.  Allâh has kept both these capabilities within us.  He has given us the ability to sin as well as commit good acts.  But neither will the evil be ignited nor the virtue until they are rubbed.  Both have their matchsticks.  If you live in the company of the pious saints, then you have rubbed the matchstick of virtue.  Now the lamp of piety will be illuminated.  When the urge to sin is aroused in you, you stamp it out.  You have thus rubbed the matchstick of virtue.  Now the light of piety will be created.  But if you cast evil glances, and began sitting by ghair mahrams and soothing yourself with attractive women, you have rubbed the matchstick of evil.  The fire of evil will be lit.  You will burn in the fire of love affairs.  You will be uneasy and worried.  This is not the oppression of Allah.  Allâh is pure of oppression.  We have oppressed ourselves.  No harm is caused by the urge to sin.  The one who acts on his urge to sin is caught out and he is the one who has lit the match of evil.  Allâh has commanded us to refrain from fulfilling these urges.  The match cannot do anything itself.  These urges are not harmful as long as you do not fulfil them.  Do not adopt the causes of intensifying these urges otherwise a fire will be lit.  Then in spite of a beard and round hat, this person will run behind beauty.  This is a dangerous disease because he has cast evil glances and removed the shadow of Allâh’s mercy.  He has now entered the curse of Allah.<br /> <br /> <b>Earning Sin</b><br /> <br /> Therefore Allâh says, "Shaytân has misled them due to the sins they committed."  Shaytân cannot mislead anyone unless the person commits a sin and goes far away from Allah’s mercy.  It is impossible that the shadow of Allâh’s mercy be present and shaytân destroys a person.  Allâh has created the nafs.  It urges man to sin excessively.  It creates severe urges to sin.  But remember, O people of the world, if Allah’s mercy exists, then the nafs cannot cause any harm.  But when you commit a sin, the shadow of Allah’s mercy moves away.<br /> <br /> When a person commits one sin, then he commits the second and the third and so on.  If a person casts an evil glance once, for example, at a bus stop in Gulshan Iqbal, then he will continue casting evil glances the whole way until he reaches the final stop, Keamari.  And if he protected his gaze the first time, then Inshâ Allâh, his gaze will be safeguarded the whole way.  Some people delay in repenting because they feel that the enjoyment experienced at the next stop of staring at attractive females will be terminated.  In order to eat faeces, he does not repent from faeces in order to continue his enjoyment at the next stop.<br /> <br /> <b>A Benefit of Repenting Quickly</b><br /> <br /> Allâmah Âlûsî (Rahimahullâh) states in Tafsîr Rûhul Ma’ânî that one should repent immediately after committing a sin because sin creates darkness and due to this darkness, Iblîs makes the heart his headquarters.  If you keep him in control for a long time, many sins will be committed.  Therefore, illuminate the heart by repenting quickly and shedding tears of regret.  Shaytân will then have to flee.  Just as a bat survives in darkness, similarly, shaytân also has the same nature.  He survives in the darkness of sins.  If you delay in repenting, he will remain there for longer.  Do you wish to keep your enemy for a long while in your home?  Therefore, if you repent quickly, shaytân will flee due to the nûr of taubah.<br /> <br /> <b>Allah’s attribute of Grace</b><br /> <br /> At this point, Allâmah Âlûsî has narrated the incident of Ibrâhim Ibn Adham (Rahimahullâh).  He was a king who sacrificed his kingdom for Allâh’s sake.  He worshipped Allâh for ten years in a cave in Nishâpfr.  Due to his blessing, the tafsîr of Allâh’s words is being presented to you.  Now my name will also be mentioned with Your name.<br /> <br /> Many kings have left their kingdoms but no one blesses them with Allah’s mercy.  But this king abandoned his kingdom on Allah’s name due to which Allâh granted him the honour of being mentioned on the tongue of the Auliyâ.  Allâmah ÂlûsT has narrated his incident in the fourth part of the Qur’ân.  After worshipping Allâh for ten years, Ibrâhim Ibn Adham set off for hajj.  Whilst making tawâf, he requested Allâh to make him sinless.  He heard a voice saying within himself, "O Ibrâhim, I know that you have abandoned the kingdom for My sake.  I appreciate your love.  But all of mankind is making the same request as you have made.  O Ibrâhim, if We accept everyone’s duâ, then on whom will Our grace and honour be manifest?  On whom will My attribute of forgiveness be shown?  Supplicate in this manner that Allâh should protect you from sin and grant you the ability to repent.  Seek steadfastness and if you commit any sin, immediately resort to repentance.<br /> <br /> <b>Two Paths Leading to Allâh</b><br /> <br /> Allâmah Isfarâînî (Rahimahullâh), the teacher of Imâm Ghazâlî (Rahimahullâh) supplicated for thirty years to Allâh to make him sinless.  He wanted to be completely free from all types of sin.  This was a special status he sought.  Only the one who does not want to displease Allâh can make such a duâ.  One day he thought that although he had been supplicating for thirty years, Allâh had not accepted his duâ despite being Karîm (generous in giving).<br /> <br /> <b>Taqwa and Taubah</b><br /> <br /> A voice emanated from the sky saying, "O Isfarâînî, you want to become sinless when I have made two paths for becoming a walT.  One is the path of piety and the other the path of repentance.  Have you not recited the verse in the Qur’ân wherein Allâh says that He loves those who repent.  When there are two windows, why are you specifying one?  If due to human weakness, you commit a sin, come in close proximity to Me by repenting.  Do not commit sins intentionally.  When there is excessive mud, even an elephant can slip.  Therefore, if you commit a sin, repent and become My beloved.  Why do you only want to come via the route of piety when I have opened the door of repentance as well?  When I have opened two doors, why are you appointing only one for yourself?  Become My beloved via the path of repentance.  Supplicate for protection from sin, not for becoming sinless."<br /> <br /> <b>Two Destructive Illnesses</b><br /> <br /> If you commit a sin, do not delay in repenting.  Go all out in refraining from sin.  I am summarising the entire tasawwuf in two sentences.  There are only two diseases that keep a sâlik away from Allâh.  One is jâh (seeking status) while the other is bâh [sexual sins].  Due to bâh, one becomes overpowered by the nafs and becomes involved in casting evil glances, adultery and all sins of carnal desire.  Jâh is pride and arrogance and the desire to become famous among people.  If a person removes these two illnesses, he will become a walî.<br /> <br /> <b>Âh and the Proximity of Allâh</b><br /> <br /> If you remove the jîm of jâh and the bâ of bâh, you are left with âh.  This âh brings one into close proximity to Allâh.  You will find this âh in the word Allâh.  Allâh has included this âh in His name so that when man experiences grief in sacrificing his status and desires, he will find solace in Allâh’s name.  Has not the whole of tasawwuf been encompassed in two sentences.  These two illnesses make one rejected and entrapped by shaytân.  He then becomes distant from Allâh.  Some people, due to their arrogance, think of themselves as being very great.  Some people are involved with women.  The carnal desires have overpowered such people.  Hâjî Imdâdullâh Sheikhul Arab Wal Ajam (Rahimahullâh) says that there are basically two illnesses of the nafs.  The remaining are all branches.  One is jâh while the other is bâh.  Wipe out the feeling within you of becoming great.  How can you decide now whether you are great or not?  Allâh will make this decision on the day of Qiyâmah.  Our value will be determined by Allâh.  The slave that determines his own value is foolish and insane.  Allâmah Sayyid Sulaimân Nadwî states,<br /> <br /> <b>We remained like this or like that.  There we have to see how we will be.</b><br /> <br /> When Allâh will determine our value on the day of Qiyâmah, then enter jannah while expressing gratitude over His grace and bounty.  But the one who determines his own value in the world and regards himself superior to others is arrogant.<br /> <br /> <b>The Atom Bomb of Pride</b><br /> <br /> Rasûlullâh said that the one who has an atom’s weight of pride in his heart will not enter jannah.  He will not even get the scent of Jannah.  This is the material of the atom bomb of pride that it deprives one of the scent of heaven.  Therefore, one should have concern about it.  We should not have this atom bomb within ourselves without knowing about it.  Consult the bomb disposal squad, namely the Ahlullâh to rid oneself of this bomb.<br /> <br /> <b>Two Ingredients of Pride</b><br /> <br /> What is pride?  Rasûlullâh has apprised us of its ingredients namely, non-acceptance of the truth and regarding people as inferior.  Some people don’t accept the truth even though they know it is the truth.  They say, "We do not accept what the Molvis have to say."  This is pride.  The second sign of pride is that one regards others as inferior.  Rasûlullâh did not use the word ‘believer’ in the hadith but he said, ‘an-nâs’, that is all the people.  Thus, even if you regard a kâfir as inferior, you have pride.  Now you may ask how can we not regard a kâfir as inferior.  Well remember that it is obligatory to dislike kufr [disbelief] but it is harâm to regard a kâfir as debased.  It is possible that he may recite the kalimah and die with faith.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RNuTX-kWyOQ/VrmGEWcsyRI/AAAAAAAAEAg/d4VAzIBCv5sfRMK5A0Lz4pDiAb37SIWAACPcB/s1600/Allah-point-to-life.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RNuTX-kWyOQ/VrmGEWcsyRI/AAAAAAAAEAg/d4VAzIBCv5sfRMK5A0Lz4pDiAb37SIWAACPcB/s640/Allah-point-to-life.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <b>Disliking Kufr</b><br /> <br /> Moulânâ Qâsim Nânotwî (Rahimahullâh) saw a Bunya (Hindu) walking in jannah.  He asked the latter how he entered jannah.  He replied that he had recited the kalimah at the time of death.  He spent his whole life saying Ram, Ram but he was successful at the end of his life.  Therefore, it is harâm to regard a kâfir as disgraced.  We don’t know how his end will be.  Moulânâ Rûmî (Rahimahullâh) says:<br /> <br /> Do not regard any kâfir as debased, because there is hope of him embracing Islam before death.  It is possible that his death be on Imân.  We don’t know what our end result will be.  We don’t have any guarantee.<br /> <br /> <b>The Great Mujaddid</b><br /> <br /> That is the reason why Hadrat Thânwi (Rahimahullâh) regarded himself as lower than all the Muslims of the world during his time.  He would regard every Muslim as superior because there was a possibility that some act of his being accepted by Allâh and an act of mine not being accepted by Allâh and He becoming angry.  With regards to the future, he said that he regarded himself worse than all the kuffâr, dogs, pigs and animals of the world, that is, regarding the end result because no one knows what his end result would be.  When one does not know the consequence, how can one regard oneself as better.  Subhânallâh, what knowledge Hadhrat had and how illuminated were his words.  "I regard myself lower than the Muslims now and lower than the disbelievers and animals in future."  He used to say that when he thought about the final result, he would tremble and wonder what Ashraf Ali’s condition would be.  He said that if he got a place where the people of jannat left their shoes, that would be indeed sufficient for him.  This also, he said he was not entitled to but because he could not withstand hell.  On the other hand, we perform a few raka’ât nafl salâh and think we have become the owners of jannah.  This is pure foolishness.<br /> <br /> <b>The Bomb Disposal Squad of Pride</b><br /> <br /> The disease of pride is so dangerous that it will deprive one of the scent of jannah.  Even though one would have performed hajj, umrah, tahajjud and ishrâq, then too one would not smell jannah.  This is the statement of Rasûlullâh.  When this bomb is so dangerous, why then don’t you meet with the bomb disposal squad.  Who are they?  They are the Ahlullâh, the friends of Allâh.  Ask them whether you have pride.  If you live with them, they will indicate this to you, Inshâ-Allâh.  Hadhrat Hakîmul Ummat states that when a person places his foot in the khanqah, he comes to know of all his internal illnesses.  It is as if he takes an x-ray of the person.  He comes to know whether the person has pride in him or whether his eyes are full of lust.  He knows whether the person glances at attractive faces.  At the very first glance he comes to know all this.  Allâh grants this ability to those who are given the responsibility of reforming people.  Salvation from Pride<br /> <br /> Therefore refrain from two things.  Firstly, do not regard yourself as great.  Regard yourself lower than all the Muslims of the world.  In this way you would have saved yourself from ‘ghamtun-nâs’<br /> <br /> - regarding people as inferior.  Sometimes as a means of precaution, utter this verbally.  "I regard myself lower than the Muslims now and lower than the disbelievers and animals in future."  If you continue uttering this statement verbally, you will not regard others as inferior.  And secondly, always accept the truth.  When you come to know that a certain fact is true, accept it immediately.  You will be cured of pride because you have been freed of the two major ingredients of pride.  The one who accepts the truth and does not regard himself as superior is free of pride.<br /> <br /> <b>The Method of not Despising Disobedient People</b><br /> <br /> Do not despise anyone no matter how bad a condition he may be in, even though he may be an adulterer or drunkard.  Despise the actions of the disobedient; not their persons.  It is compulsory to hate the disbelief of the disbelievers and the transgression of the sinners.  Hate the act, not the doer of the act.  Hadhrat Thânwî (Rahimahullâh) said that this is very easy.  This is similar to a situation where a prince whose face is radiant comes with ink all over his face.  Will you despise the prince or his act of applying the ink.  You will not hate the prince because you know that he is a prince.  You don’t know when he will wash his face and make it radiant once again.  From this you can understand that one should hate the act and not the doer of the act.  Perhaps he may repent and become a walTullâh.  However, when you see someone committing a sin, supplicate to Allâh to protect you from that sin.  And express gratitude to Allâh for not involving you in that sin by reading the du'â<br /> <br /> If perchance you saw someone staring at a woman, then protect your gaze and thank Allâh for protecting you from this spiritual malady.<br /> <br /> <b>An Easy Way to Achieve Piety</b><br /> <br /> Now I will narrate to you the statement of my Sheikh, Shâh Abdul Ghani (Rahimahullâh).  He said that Allâh, due to His perfect mercy, indicated the prescription for taqwâ after making taqwâ incumbent.  "Remain with the truthful ones (the people of piety)."  Till when will you continue sinning.  By living with them, your temperament will one day change.  The one who once lived in the sewerage area but has now begun living in a garden among fragrant flowers, will find that his nature will change.  Now he will not go back to the sewerage area to smell a canister of faeces.  Muster up the courage and leave the sewerage for a few days.  The Prescription for Reformation<br /> <br /> If you fear reverting back to the sewerage area and committing sin if you have to come out of the khânqah, then abandon going out for a year or two.  Sacrifice even your relatives for Allâh’s sake.  Tell them to come and meet you in the khânqah.  No matter what they say that the path to Allâh is very difficult, do not worry about them.  These very relatives will eventually fall at your feet when you don the crown of piety, when piety flows from your eyes and the scent of piety is effused from your tongue.  Allâh promises that He will love the one who leaves sin.  He is in no need of amulets.  When he belongs to Allâh, Allâh makes the creation love him.  Do not worry about people saying that the path of Allâh is difficult.  Tell them that you are ill and that your Sheikh has prescribed a two-year stay for you in the khânqah.<br /> <br /> <b>The Incident of Allamah Khalid Kurdî</b><br /> <br /> Allâmah Khâlid Kurdî was a very great scholar of Syria who came to spend forty days in the khânqah of Shâh Ghulâm Alî in Delhi.  Shâh Ghulâm Ali was the khalîfah of Mirza Manhar Jâne Jânân (Rahimahullâh).  Shâh Abdul Azîz Muhaddith Dehlwî (Rahimahullâh) came to meet Allâmah Khâlid.  The latter wrote a note to him saying that he was not able to meet anyone as he was spending time in the company of his Sheikh.  After completing his forty days, he would go and meet him.  This is the status of the Sheikh that one should do as he says.  Until you do not sacrifice the whole creation, your relatives, businesses and desires, you cannot reach Allâh.  Make yourself subservient to the wishes of Allâh and see what you achieve.  Those who are deeply involved in love affairs should spend two years in the khânqah.  They should not go outside even to eat pân [betel leaf].  Then see whether you become a saint or not.  If a person lives among flowers but in between he also goes to the sewerage area, will not be able to change his nature.  If after two months or four months you make an excuse of visiting some relative or your brother has arrived from abroad, you leave the khânqâh, then you have reached the centre of sin.  You have in actual fact entered the sewerage area and smelt the faeces.  Your nature will also be spoilt and all your effort will be wasted.  May Allâh raise the status of my Sheikh.  What an amazing person he was!  He used to say that one should live with the people of taqwâ and hold firmly onto them.  He said that wherever Allâh revealed any command, He also prescribed an easy method of fulfilling that command.  As in the case of taqwâ, He has prescribed living with the pious ones.<br /> <br /> <b>Allah’s Independence</b><br /> <br /> Allâh has revealed the word ‘ahad’ in Sûrah Ikhlâs and not the word ‘wâhid’ although ‘wâhid’ also means one.  What is the difference between ‘ahad’ and ‘wâhid’?  The word ‘ahad’ is only used to refer to one entity while ‘wâhid’ can be used for several entities as well eg.  wâhid mi’ah - one hundred and wâhid alf - one thousand.  Wâhid is one but here it refers to thousand as well.  When Arabs speak, they use ‘wâhid’ for hundred and thousand but they do not use the word ‘ahad’.  ‘Ahad’ is only used for one being.  Therefore Allâh used this word to specify the unity of His being.  Shâh Abdul Ghanî (Rahimahullâh) used to say that the proof of this is the following verse, "Allâhus Samad" Allâh is independent.  Sharing is a proof of need.  To form a coalition government or a limited company is a sign of need.  When a person cannot run a company himself, he forms a limited partnership.  A partnership is always a proof of need.  Allâh says that He is not forming a partnership because He is independent.  Abû Hurairah (Radhiallâhu anhu) states that ‘samad’ means one that is independent of everyone else while everything is dependent on him.  Because Allâh is independent of everyone and everyone is dependent on Him, this independence is proof of His unity.  Therefore, no one can be a deity besides Him.  This was the inspired knowledge of my Sheikh.  How amazing that he proved Allâh’s unity from His independence.<br /> <br /> <b>An Example of Changing Sins to Virtue</b><br /> <br /> Now I will present an example given by Moulânâ Rûmî (Rahimahullâh) and conclude my talk.  Moulânâ Rûmî (Rahimahullâh) states that Allâh has kept the ability to sin as well as the ability to do good within man.  He gives an example that when the sun shines on cow dung that lies in the forest, it becomes dry.  Then the baker places it in the oven where it becomes completely red and makes the oven red.  The baker is now able to bake roti (bread).  The dung became dry and pure, then it became red in the fire.  Now it was used for baking roti as well as giving light.  Who granted it this benefit?  A mere creation of Allâh, the sun produced this effect that it made cow dung clean.<br /> <br /> <b>The Effect of the Sun on Impurities</b><br /> <br /> The rays of the sun dried up the liquid part of the dung and converted it into fertilizer.  This very fertilizer now produces fragrant flowers like the rose and jasmine.  Moulânâ Rûmî (Rahimahullâh) states that the sun’s rays made one part of the impure dung illuminated in the oven while the other part was converted into flowers.  When this is the effect of the sun’s rays, then what will be the effect of Allâh’s grace on evil character?  What will happen to the urge of sinning that one has?  Why will it not change into good character and the desire to worship?  Then he recited this verse: O Allâh, Your sun has an effect on apparent impurities.  And Your general grace does not search for capability.<br /> <br /> Had it searched for capability, then the sun in the sky would not have had an effect on impurities. The sun would have said that it was beyond his dignity and honour to have an effect on dung.  The sun would have changed its speed.<br /> <br /> <b>The Sun of Mercy</b><br /> <br /> When the sun in the sky can convert impurities to fragrant flowers and creating bread in the oven, then what will be the condition of Allâh’s sun of grace?  When the rays of Allâh’s mercy shine on the evil thoughts in the heart, those thoughts are changed to the light of piety.  Allâh does not require capability or a certificate for giving.  When Allâh can grant filthy impurities such garments, then what will He be able to give his pure servants.  Jalâlud-dîn Rûmî (Rahimahullâh) is at a loss of vocabulary to express what bounties Allâh grants those who tread His path.  The Effects of a Relationship With Allâh<br /> <br /> When the sun of Allâh’s grace rises on people’s hearts, their evil character changes to virtuous character.  The love which was being sacrificed for decaying corpses is now being sacrificed for Allâh in prostration.  That love is expressed now by placing the head on the ground in prostration by saying, "Subhâna Rabbiyal A’lâ".  Honour belongs to the one who places his head at the feet of the Creator of the head.  He will have no difficulties.<br /> <br /> <b>The Light of Piety</b><br /> <br /> Life is a matter of just a few days.  Muster up some courage and do not fulfil your urge to sin.  Make the urge of sin dry up in the rays of the sun of mujâhadah (striving) just like how the sun in the sky dries up dung.  If you do not fulfil the urge to sin, the light of taqwâ will be created.  But if a person does not allow the dung to dry up and lets the cattle continue defecating fresh dung, then whatever was dried up by the sun will also become soft and will not be allowed to become dry.  The earth which had become hot will now become cold.  The bounty of the sun’s rays will be destroyed.  In the same way some people waste the efforts of their Sheikh by not being cautious.  To Allâh do I present my complaint.<br /> <br /> <b>The Meaning of Success</b><br /> <br /> Allâh says, "The one who purified himself has succeeded."<br /> <br /> He has achieved the success of this world as well as the hereafter.  ‘Falâh’ means all the good of this world and the hereafter.  Successful is the one who listened to his spiritual mentor and obeyed him.  Listen to the sheikh and do not look at your family or relatives and your habits of eating pân.  The very same family will carry your shoes.  Make duâ that Allâh grant us the ability to practise.<br /> <br /> O Allâh, accept this discourse of mine.  O Allâh, accept me and all the listeners.  Change our criminal hearts to saintly ones.  You are capable of changing fire into water and vice versa.  You can change joy into grief and vice versa.  Make our hearts full of pain and hearts like those of the saints.  Grant us life with the safety of limbs and Imân.  Take us away from this world with the safety of limbs and Imân.  Accept this duâ for us, our progeny and all the Muslims of the world.  O Allâh, grant us the final stage of the Siddiqîn.  O Allâh, grant us such Imân and conviction so that every breath of ours is sacrificed for Your sake.  We should not displease You even for one breath.  Every breath of ours should be spent in actions that please you.  If we commit any sin, grant us the ability to moisten our places of sajdah with tears of remorse and repentance.  Make our dunyâ and hereafter.<br /> <br /> <b>Compiler’s Note</b><br /> <br /> Some people regard the urge to sin to be contrary to piety.  They remain in complete anxiety due to these urges.  Shaytân misleads led them by saying that a person can never become a saint if he has these urges.  How many ignorant ones have not been able to differentiate between the urge to sin and sin itself.  Due to this, they lose all hope, fulfil their urges and become deprived of the proximity of the Creator.<br /> <br /> May Allâh grant Hadhrat tremendous reward for proving from the Qur’ân that the urge to sin does not contradict the path of tasawwuf.  It is harmful to practise on these urges.  Had there not been any urge to sin, no one would have been pious because the meaning of taqwâ is to curb and control the carnal self from fulfilling an illegal urge.  Therefore, taqwâ is dependent on the substance of sin, namely the urge to commit wrong.  The existence of these urges is essential for taqwâ.  One should not be perturbed by these urges at all.  One should not fulfil these urges.  The substance of sin is of two types: status and sexual sins.  If we do not practise on these urges, we will obtain the proximity of Allâh.  The method of obtaining this proximity is to live with the pious.  This discourse is a bright sun of hope for those who have become hopeless.  Hadhrat has explained the topic with proof from the Qur’ân and hadith and he has also used numerous examples from the MathnawT of Moulânâ Rûmî (Rahimahullâh).  Hadhrat delivered this discourse with complete emotion and love which is his distinguishing characteristic.  May Allâh grant us the ability to appreciate him and may He grant him a long life.<br /> <br /> He delivered this discourse in Musjid-e-Ashraf on Friday 5 Shawwâl 1414 A.H. (18 March 1994). Brother Suhail Ahmad transcribed it from cassette while I compiled it.  It has been called Hayât- Taqwâ (A Life of Piety).<br /> <br /> <u>Compiler: Muhammad Ishrat Jamil Mir</u><br /> <br /> Note: The lectures are published to enhance your knowledge of Islam.  The references of Quran and Hadith are the approximate translation of the Arabic text.  The editors have not verified the accuracy of the English translation.  The scholarly reader is encouraged to refer to the original Arabic script if there is any doubt.  Kindly notify us if the translation can be enhanced.<br /> <br /> <u>A Life of Piety by</u><br /> Hadhrat Moulânâ Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sâheb (Dâmat Barakâtuhum), translated by Moulânâ Ebrahim Muhammad<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.islameasy.org/life-of-piety.php" target="_blank">http://www.islameasy.org/life-of-piety.php</a> </div>

A Life of Piety "The one who purified himself has succeeded."

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ISTIKHAARA and SALATUL HAJAAT

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29kpjisoPzychyphenhypheneN75mR_BdE1mieGeQQGECN4A32gw8Ye-KU_hj_4bqTmiro9y68nNmjU0sVtuKZZXev12eWy1y4CjUplif6XwZTwYcRrtO2da9EIIddDsy0n5d9VI-HsSCIZbvQ71faP/s1600/prayer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29kpjisoPzychyphenhypheneN75mR_BdE1mieGeQQGECN4A32gw8Ye-KU_hj_4bqTmiro9y68nNmjU0sVtuKZZXev12eWy1y4CjUplif6XwZTwYcRrtO2da9EIIddDsy0n5d9VI-HsSCIZbvQ71faP/s640/prayer.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> It is narrated from Hazrat Jaabir (Radhiyallaho anho ) that Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) used to teach us the dua of istikharah for important matters in the same manner as he used to teach us the Surahs of the Qur’aan. He (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) used to say, ”When you intend doing any important work, then read two rakaats nafl salaat and thereafter read this dua.” (which is mentioned below) (Bukhari pg. 944)<br /> <br />  Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam ) once remarked to Anas (Radhiyallaho anho)<br /> “O Anas! When you are undecided with regards to any matter,then seek counsel from your Rabb and do this seven times. Thereafter, whatever decision prevails in your heart  regard it to be beneficial.” (Shaami Vol.1,pg. 507)<br /> <br /> Note: It is not necessary that one sees a dream or hears a voice. Asking another person to make<br /> Istikhaarah on one’s behalf is not substantiated from any hadith. To make Mashwarah<br /> (consultation) with someone else is Sunnah.<br /> <br /> It has been mentioned in the hadith that whomsoever makes Mashwarah will never regret and<br /> whomsoever makes Istikhaarah will never be unsuccessful.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbKiKTu2mAI4I-8dY2u_Xkfl4L33rLLbSc65Cg7sGxP93Qfeukwg8ajsW6Z3hetX4KNOe_7HUQiGjIcFFTtP-oCNCrWFzcaTdXx1diVm7gkWLqHdGsFvFAP41Ll7vmONszqfk48Ef-vuY/s1600/dua-istikhaarah-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbKiKTu2mAI4I-8dY2u_Xkfl4L33rLLbSc65Cg7sGxP93Qfeukwg8ajsW6Z3hetX4KNOe_7HUQiGjIcFFTtP-oCNCrWFzcaTdXx1diVm7gkWLqHdGsFvFAP41Ll7vmONszqfk48Ef-vuY/s640/dua-istikhaarah-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <b>Translation:</b><br /> O Allah, I ask You of good through Your knowledge, and ability through Your power, and<br /> beg (Your favor) out of your infinite bounty. For surely You have power, I have none. You know<br /> all, I know not. You are the great knower of all the things. O Allah, if in Your knowledge this<br /> matter is good for my faith, for my livelihood, and for the consequences of my affairs then<br /> ordain it for me and make it easy for me and bless me there in. But, if in Your knowledge this<br /> matter is bad for my faith, for my livelihood, and for the consequences of my affairs, then turn it<br /> away from me, and turn me away from it and ordain for me the good wherever it be, and cause<br /> me to be pleased therewith.<br /> <br /> After having recited this dua, adopt that aspect towards which the heart is inclined.<br /> <br /> <b>SALAATUL HAAJAAT</b><br /> It is reported from Abdullah bin Abi Aufa (Radhiyallaho anho ) that Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam ) is reported to have said that whomsoever has any need from Allah Ta’ala or any person then he should make wudhu thoroughly. Thereafter he should perform two rakaats of salaah, recite praises on Allah Ta’ala and recite a durood sharief. Then he should recite this dua:<br /> (Tirmidhi‐Vol.1,pg.108 Shaami‐Vol.1)<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sa8neP-uARk/VtOJLJP8J-I/AAAAAAAAEcA/8orz6rHijg4/s1600/salaatul-haajaat-dua-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sa8neP-uARk/VtOJLJP8J-I/AAAAAAAAEcA/8orz6rHijg4/s640/salaatul-haajaat-dua-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Trans: There is no Deity but Allah, the Most Tolerant, Most Generous. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaRo6sk6aWOz0RjnjmgkHHU0LqiNqHfax9CJY4SSPD2bmzNY6j9FThbjMrRsRLC6wQaxPpQcuLVE336h0NMVIsBz7P2md1QsB4vVh8h1ID4d-9qijowLLF5bD9KxQqcYeIew_Qh-Qv7jK/s1600/salaatul-haajaat-dua-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaRo6sk6aWOz0RjnjmgkHHU0LqiNqHfax9CJY4SSPD2bmzNY6j9FThbjMrRsRLC6wQaxPpQcuLVE336h0NMVIsBz7P2md1QsB4vVh8h1ID4d-9qijowLLF5bD9KxQqcYeIew_Qh-Qv7jK/s640/salaatul-haajaat-dua-2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <div> “The Tolerant” means one who does not hasten in punishing. “The Generous means one who</div> <div> <div> grants favors despite the recipient not being deserving and worthy of it.”</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>Translation:</b></div> <div> Glory be to Allah the Rabb of the Great throne.All praise is exclusively for Allah, the Rabb of the</div> <div> universe. O Allah, I beg You of that which will guarantee Your Mercy, actions which will make</div> <div> certain Your Forgiveness, a supply of every virtue and freedom from every sin. O Allah, do not</div> <div> leave any sin of mine unpardoned, remove all my worries and fulfill every need of mine which</div> <div> conforms to your pleasure.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Reciting Darood Sharief before and after any dua is a powerful means for the acceptance of that</div> <div> dua. It is reported from Allaamah Shaami that Allaama Abu Ishaaq Ash‐Shaatibi has mentioned:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtME_OBSU1cLkpBIqjG24JqLAtcCIVjGxfyodciDNUshJUrFR3D9j_k_peQIWoOHpRKspVhdq6nGFoNTD_wQ8_U1p1c_Jv_z3Aa2ZIIEhLR9wyGETxyqnQXciKPPe9o4khA2I4QlmeSOIG/s1600/salaatul-haajaat-dua-3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtME_OBSU1cLkpBIqjG24JqLAtcCIVjGxfyodciDNUshJUrFR3D9j_k_peQIWoOHpRKspVhdq6nGFoNTD_wQ8_U1p1c_Jv_z3Aa2ZIIEhLR9wyGETxyqnQXciKPPe9o4khA2I4QlmeSOIG/s640/salaatul-haajaat-dua-3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Trans: Durood Sharief is definitely accepted by Allah Ta’ala. It is unlikely that Allah, The Most</div> <div> Generous will accept one part of dua and reject the other.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QSQhtOo5IDg/VtOKXUjdulI/AAAAAAAAEcY/a98XgG97_ss/s1600/salaatul-haajaat-dua-4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="64" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QSQhtOo5IDg/VtOKXUjdulI/AAAAAAAAEcY/a98XgG97_ss/s640/salaatul-haajaat-dua-4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Allaamah Abu Sulaymaan Duraani says that dua wherein Darood Sharief is recited before and</div> <div> after it is unlikely that Allah Ta’ala will accept the first and last part of the dua and reject the</div> <div> middle portion.</div> <div> (Shaami‐Vol.1)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bi4ZJVU9G7k/VtOKnHXdX4I/AAAAAAAAEcc/8h_p7uYCLQ4/s1600/salaatul-haajaat-dua-5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bi4ZJVU9G7k/VtOKnHXdX4I/AAAAAAAAEcc/8h_p7uYCLQ4/s640/salaatul-haajaat-dua-5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <div> Whenever one is faced with any problem related to this world or the hereafter, be it a bodily</div> <div> affliction or a spiritual one i.e. desire to sin, one should perform two rakaats salaatul haajaat</div> <div> with the relevent duas. Thereafter make dua sincerely and repeatedly every day. Allah Ta’ala will</div> <div> create means of overcoming the problems from the unseen. Whomsoever wishes, should take</div> <div> the favors of assistance and generosity from his Lord.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> [Source: The above description is taken from the book</div> <div> Beautiful Sunnats of the Beloved Nabi Sallallahu `alaihi wasallam</div> <div> by Shaykh Muhammad Hakeem Akhtar]</div> <div> Darood Sharief = “Sending blessings on our Prophet Sallallahu `alaihi wasallam” </div> </div> </div>

ISTIKHAARA and SALATUL HAJAAT

It is narrated from Hazrat Jaabir (Radhiyallaho anho ) that Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) used to teach us the dua of istikhar...

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Dua in Salah Made Easy - translation of prophetic dua for various points in Salah

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--dGU6TBT3AQ/Vs_n2l0fkOI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/XRTuS0bsFBw/s1600/bridge.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--dGU6TBT3AQ/Vs_n2l0fkOI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/XRTuS0bsFBw/s640/bridge.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Informal prayers (dua) can be made in any language. While reading the Quran and the minimum ritual requirements of formal prayers (Salah) must be in Arabic, there are many points in Salah where it is encouraged to make dua. This article presents a simple translation of prophetic dua for various points in Salah. Studying these prayers and incorporating some of them into the Salah will make the Salah more meaningful and engaging, particularly for those who convert, youth, and others for whom English is their primary language. They can also be used for inspiration to make dua following the example of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.<br /> <br /> <b>Opening Prayers:</b><br /> The Salah is begun with raising the hands and recognizing the greatness of Allah saying, “Allah is greater than everything.” After beginning the salah the Messenger of Allah would pause before starting to read Al-Fatiha. Abu Hurraira asked him about this pause. Heanswered, “I say: Oh Allah, put a distance between me and my mistakes as big as the distance between the East and the West. Oh Allah, clean me of my mistakes as white clothing is completely cleaned from dirt. Oh Allah, wash my mistakes away with pure cool water.”<br /> <br /> At other times the Messenger of Allah would say as he started his salah, “I have turnedmyself to face the One Who split apart the heavens from the earth. I do so standing for truth, and in a state of submission, and I am not one of those who worship and call upon others with Allah. My salah, my worship, my life, and my death are all for Allah, who has no partner, the Lord of Creation. This is what I was commanded to do, and I am one of those who submit to Allah as a Muslim.  Oh Allah, You are the true King. There is no god deserving of worship except You. You are my Lord and I am Your property. I have been unjust to my soul, and I admit my sins, so forgive me. <br /> No one can forgive my sins except You. Guide me to achieve the best character. <br /> No one can guide me to it except You. Help me get rid of faults in my character.  No one can help me get rid of my bad character traitsexcept You. I am committed to Your obedience and to following Your religion. All good is in Your hands, and doing good is the only way to get closer to you. I am with You, and Idepend on You. A person is blessed with worshiping You, and You are high above all imperfections. I seek Your forgiveness, and I turn back to You in repentance.” <br /> <br /> It is also related that he would sometimes say, “Oh Allah, I reject any imperfection attributed to You, and by praising You for Your greatness, I affirm this. Your name is blessed, Your greatness is superior to all, and there is no god deserving of worship except You.”<br /> <br /> Note: Omar Ibn Al-Khataab used to raise his voice with his opening dua to teach those praying behind him.<br /> <br /> <b>Prayers in the Ruku Position:</b><br /> The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, forbade reading Quran in ruku and sujood.Both of these places are places for making dua (prayers). The minimum to complete the ruku is to say “subhana rubbi Al’Atheem” three times, (I reject all imperfections attributed to myLord the Most Great). However, the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, would often spend almost as long in ruku and sujood as he did standing and reading Quran.<br /> <br /> <b>He would also sometimes pray in ruku:</b><br /> “Oh Allah, to You I bow in ruku, and in You I have put my faith and trust, and to You I submit completely. My hearing, sight, mind, and the core of my body are at peace in submitting to You.”<br /> <br /> Ibn Malik said, “I stood with the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, in prayer. Herecited surat Al-Baqarah. After reading every verse relating to Allah’s mercy he would pauseand make a prayer asking for mercy. After reading every verse relating to Allah’s punishment he would pause and make a prayer asking for protection from Allah’s punishment. Then he made ruku for about as long as he had just been standing. He repeated in ruku, “I reject all imperfections attributed to Allah. Allah has absolute power, absolutecontrol, absolute authority, and total greatness.”<br /> <br /> <b>In his ruku and sujood he would sometimes pray:</b><br /> “I reject all imperfections attributed to You, Oh my God, and Lord, and by praising Yourgreatness, I affirm this. Oh Allah forgive me.”In his ruku and sujood, he would say: “I worship You who are free from all imperfections, holy and pure, the Lord of the angels and the holy spirit (angel Gabriel).”<br /> <b><br /></b> <b>Standing up from Ruku:</b><br /> When standing up from ruku we say “Sami Allahu Liman Hamida” which means “Allah hears and answers the prayers of those who praise Him.” The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, would then say various dua at this point with the theme of praising God. For example:“Oh Allah, our Lord, all praise belongs to You, praise that fills the heavens and the earth andfills whatever You like. You are the most deserving of admiration and honor. The most truthful thing a slave said, and we are all your slaves (meaning we are all God’s property), is: Oh Allah, no one can prevent someone from receiving something that you gave them, and no one can give something to someone that You have prevented them from having. A person with money, power, and greatness in this world has nothing to benefit them against Your absolute power.”<br /> <br /> <b>Story: </b><br /> Once the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was leading the Muslims in congregation.When he raised himself from ruku he said, “Allah hears and answers the dua of those who praise him.” A man in the congregation said, “Oh our Lord, all praise belongs to You, a lot of praise that is good, blessed, and permanent; Praise as our Lord loves and accepts to be praised.” At the end of the salah, the Messenger of Allah said, “Who said that?” The man said, “I did.” The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said, “I saw about thirty threeangels racing to write down what you said.” (Tirmithi)This story shows that prayers are to be customized so they are yours, and they come from your heart. Otherwise, the Messenger of Allah would have told the man to ask permission before saying a different prayer.<br /> <br /> Note: Remember that praise is different from thanks. You thank a person for what they do for you, and you praise a person by recognizing their good qualities whether you get anything from them or not. When you stand up in prayer praising Allah, your focus is onappreciating the greatness of Allah’s attributes whether or not they directly benefit you. For example, when you praise Allah for His great mercy, you can be thinking of a bird and how the bird finds food every day by Allah’s mercy.<br /> <br /> <b>Prayers in Sujood Position:</b><br /> The Messenger of Allah stayed in sujood about as long as his ruku repeating “subhana rabialalah.” I reject all imperfections attributed to my Lord the Most High.” The point is to humble yourself into recognizing how high above you your creator is. As a result, you are closest to Allah when you are in sujood so it is a good opportunity for making your personal prayers and requests to God.<br /> <br /> <b>He would also sometimes pray:</b><br /> “Oh Allah, to You I have made sujood. In You I believe and have put my faith. To You I have submitted. I submit myself to the one who created me, gave me form, and gave me hearing and sight. Allah’s name is a blessing in everything, and Allah is the best creator.”“Oh Allah, forgive all my mistake, the small ones, the big ones, from the beginning to theend, the ones made in the open and the ones made in secret.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Allah, I seek protection with Your mercy from Your anger, and with Your forgivenessfrom Your punishment. I seek protection with You, Oh Allah, from You holding back Yourguidance from me. Forgive me my deficiency that I cannot praise You as You deserve to be praised, and as You praised Yourself.”<br /> <br /> <b>Sitting between two Sujood:</b><br /> It is related in Sahih Bukhari that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, would spendabout the same amount of time in sujood, ruku and sitting between the two sujoods. While he was sitting he would say: “Oh Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, and bless me.”Sometimes he would just repeat “Oh Allah, forgive me”, and sometimes he would add “Oh Allah, fix my deficiencies, give me good health, and raise me up to higher levels of faith.”<br /> <br /> <b>Concluding the Salah:</b><br /> There are 4 important elements to concluding the salah:<br /> 1-  The tashahud<br /> 2-  Prayer for the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him<br /> 3-  Dua before concluding<br /> 4-  The Conclusion<br /> <br /> <b>The Tashahud (testimony):</b><br /> There are several variations of the tashahud that are authentically attributed to the Messengerof Allah, peace be upon him. All of these variations are very similar in meaning:<br /> <br /> “The attributes of permanence, perfection, and true greatness belong to Allah, along with allmy prayers and good deeds. Oh Messenger of Allah, may Allah give you peace and protection from all harm and may you receive Allah’s mercy and blessings. May Allah’speace and protection be with me and with all good people who worship God. I am a witnessand I testify that there is no god deserving of worship except the one true god Allah, and Iam a witness and I testify that Muhammad is Allah’s slave and Messenger.”<br /> <br /> <b>Prayer for the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him:</b><br /> This prayer has many variations, some of which are longer than others. Here is one:“Oh Allah, give Your mercy to Muhammad and to the family of Muhammad as you were merciful to Ibraheem and the family of Ibraheem, and bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as you blessed Ibraheem and the family of Ibraheem. Oh Allah, out ofeverything that exists, You are deserving of all praise, and recognition of your greatness.”<br /> <br /> In this prayer we are asking Allah to give His mercy and blessing to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. This is by having him honored in this world with the spread of his message and honored in the next by allowing him to lead his followers into Paradise. This prayer makes the connection back to Prophet Ibraheem, because he was blessed with the honor of having many prophets and generations of Muslims that descended from him.<br /> <br /> <b>Dua before concluding:</b><br /> The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, instructed that we can make any dua we want<br /> before concluding our salah. In particular the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him,encouraged us to make a dua asking Allah’s protection from four things: from the punishment of Hell, from the punishment of the grave, from the tests of life and death, andfrom the harm of the anti-Christ.He would also sometimes prayer:<br /> “O Allah, please give me Paradise and I seek your protection from Hell.”<br /> “O Allah protect me from making small sins and from debt.”Note: A man commented to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, that he was alwaysasking for protection from debt. The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said, “When a man has a lot of debt, he starts to lie when he speaks –to make excuses- and he breakspromises.” (Abu Dawood).<br /> <br /> <b>The Conclusion:</b><br /> When we conclude our salah we say, “As-salaam al-aikum wa-rahmatu Allah” (May youhave peace and Allah’s mercy) as we turn our heads to the right and to the left. The prayer is a visit with God. Now in concluding the visit, there is an acknowledgement of the angels tasked with writing our good deeds and bad deeds as we are about to get up and go about our regular activities. So we are not to forget our obligations to our creator as we go about the rest of our day.<br /> <br /> May Allah accept our Salah and join us in Paradise.<br /> Ameen<br /> <br /> Source: <a href="https://plainenglishquran.com/Dua_in_Salah_Made_Easy.html" target="_blank">https://plainenglishquran.com/Dua_in_Salah_Made_Easy.html</a> </div>

Dua in Salah Made Easy - translation of prophetic dua for various points in Salah

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Rediscover the Adhan – a Call from Someone Special

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WZNVjl9yIZwuwKlRDgt8hGCn-K98X5KJCzlNnXFrghqWx8taUv1W_FdFI-H5D45L4FWMSy1UYRqk7tGQE9lrsxhYw3DGKNNcDyicqPMGWOVsoIOROOhK4GqprAeC8EOHhnDYg1aMezDH/s1600/moon-islamic.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WZNVjl9yIZwuwKlRDgt8hGCn-K98X5KJCzlNnXFrghqWx8taUv1W_FdFI-H5D45L4FWMSy1UYRqk7tGQE9lrsxhYw3DGKNNcDyicqPMGWOVsoIOROOhK4GqprAeC8EOHhnDYg1aMezDH/s640/moon-islamic.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.8px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.8px;">While we are busy in the hustle and bustle of everyday life; piles of paperwork, messy kitchens, tantrum-ing toddlers, traveling and errands; a crisp and serene Adhan fills the horizon with its sweetness. The voice of a Muedhin echoes five times a day to remind us of Allah. We tend to forget Him as He is not visible to our eyes but the Adhan acts as a wonderful reminder. Do not forget your creator; Allah is Ever – Present. Allah </span><a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.8px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: 300ms, 300ms, 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.8px;"> says in the Quran: “Indeed, I am Allah. There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance.” (Surah Taha, 20:14)</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Listen Attentively to the Call</strong></span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How would you feel if you call someone and they do not respond? They ignore you and go about as if they haven’t heard or care. What if it is someone who is indebted to your favors and love?</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Someone is taking care of you 24/7 and all that you have and are is because of Him. Do you pay attention when He summons you? Won’t you go blushing and rushing forward if a representative of a president or a minister comes for you? Allah is the greatest of all kings. We should pay attention, and listen carefully to His call – the Adhan.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Although it is not obligatory, the scholars agree that it is recommended <sup class="footnote" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/#fn-14339-1" id="fnref-14339-1" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;">1</a></sup> to listen attentively to the Adhan and answer it in the way taught by Prophet Muhammad <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="saw" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12633" height="22" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="22" /></a>. It is a virtuous act that carries great rewards – Paradise, forgiveness and the intercession of the Prophet <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="saw" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12633" height="22" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="22" /></a>.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Allah’s Messenger <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="saw" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12633" height="22" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="22" /></a> said, “Whoever after listening to the Adhan says, ‘Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-dda` watit-tammah, was-salatil qa’imah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wal-fadilah, wa b`ath-hu maqaman mahmudan-il-ladhi wa`adtahu’ [O Allah! Lord of this perfect call (perfect by not ascribing partners to You) and of the regular prayer which is going to be established, give Muhammad the right of intercession and illustriousness, and resurrect him to the best and the highest place in Paradise that You promised him (of)], then my intercession for him will be allowed on the Day of Resurrection”. </span><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/#fn-14339-2" id="fnref-14339-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 18.7px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;">2</a></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Messenger of Allah <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="saw" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12633" height="22" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="22" /></a> also informed us: “When the Mu’adhin says: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, then one of you should make this response: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest; (and when the Mu’adhin) says: I testify that there is no god but Allah, one should respond: I testify that there is no god but Allah, and when he says: I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, one should make a response: I testify that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger. When he (the Mu’adhin) says: Come to prayer, one should make a response: There is no might and no power except with Allah. When he (the Mu’adhin) says: Come to salvation, one should respond: There is no might and no power except with Allah, and when he (the Mu’adhin) says: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, then make a response: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. When he (the Mu’adhin) says: There is no god but Allah, and he who makes a response from the heart: There is no god but Allah, he will enter Paradise. <sup class="footnote" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/#fn-14339-3" id="fnref-14339-3" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;">3</a></sup></span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It is stated in another hadith, ‘If anyone says on hearing the Mu’adhin:</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">(<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="arabic_text_details arabic" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولاً وَبِالإِسْلاَمِ دِينًا</span></strong>) I testify that there is no god but Allah alone. Who has no partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger, (and that) I am satisfied with Allah as my Lord, with Muhammad as Messenger. and with Islam as din (code of life), his sins would be forgiven.’ <sup class="footnote" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/#fn-14339-4" id="fnref-14339-4" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;">4</a></sup></span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The benefit of paying attention to the call is that we will hasten to answer it in the best way.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Now let’s take a look at the phrases that are repeated in the Adhan and their significance in our lives.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Allah u Akbar – Allah is the Greatest</strong></span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Allahu Akbar” is the most repeated phrase in the Adhan and Salah. We affirm that Allah <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a> is the greatest more than thirty times in each Salah. He is greater than our desires, our activities, our family, our friends and all.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If I, despite hearing the adhan, keep chatting on my laptop or stay sleeping I should reconsider my position; do I really believe Allah is the <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">greatest</strong>? I know it is time for Salah but I forsake it in order to complete my office work or some college assignment. Is my work greater and more important than Allah?</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">When we believe that someone is great, we turn to them in awe. we rush to fulfill their requests and don’t miss any opportunity to meet and talk to them. We ask for their advice and care for their pleasure. Similarly, the one who truly accepts Allah<a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a> as the greatest will place Allah<a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a> above all and will worry for what His pleasure lies in. Allah<a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a> is the greatest and no person, no power or entity is near to being equal to Him. Our actions must reflect this strong belief in Allah<a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a>. The adhan is not just anybody calling, it is the call of Allah<a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a> for you.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I testify there is no god but Allah<a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a></strong></span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This phrase reinforces the Shahadah in our hearts and minds. We affirm that no one is worthy of my worship, complete obedience and submission other than Allah. Whenever I am faced with the demands of my heart, parents, siblings, spouse, family and society I first need to check with Allah; does this comply with His pleasure? It is only Him that I turn to, only Him that I supplicate for help and assistance and only His laws and Shariah that I follow. By saying ‘La’ we negate all deities beside Allah.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I testify that Muhammad <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="saw" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12633" height="22" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="22" /></a> is the Messenger of Allah</strong></span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Whenever a Messenger was sent to people, he was not sent just so that people would write about him, praise him, mention his noble acts in conferences and seminars and sing nasheeds about him. Rather, the purpose of sending messengers is that people obey them and follow their guidance. Allah<a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a> says in the Quran:</span></div> <blockquote style="background: 20px 24px / 24px 20px no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px solid rgb(229, 229, 229); color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 30px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 20px 20px 0px 60px; quotes: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“And We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed by permission of Allah.” (Surah Nisa, 4: 64)</span></div> </blockquote> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Five times a day the Adhan reminds us of our relationship with the final messenger – Muhammad <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="saw" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12633" height="22" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/saw-e1435236304866.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="22" /></a>. We affirm; yes I have accepted you as my guide and will follow your footsteps throughout my life. I affirm that going against your teachings doesn’t befit me. The Adhan motivates us to get to know him, strengthen our relationship with him, understand his mission and strive to follow him.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Come towards success</strong></span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Muedhin proclaims, ‘Hayya alas Salah; come towards prayer, Hayya alal Falah; come towards success.’ Do we believe that our success and salvation lies in Salah? When we believe that our success lies in a degree or a business opportunity we exhaust ourselves for its sake. We keep thinking about it, talking about it, planning for it and our whole life revolves around it. If a child gets a ‘C’ grade, the whole family will worry, but what about prayers? Do our efforts, thoughts, worries and plans reach the same degree? Shouldn’t we eagerly rush towards Salah to succeed in both the worlds?</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Moreover, Adhan is a call to duty. Imagine a boss calling for someone, yet the employee does not answer for a whole week or a whole month. Won’t he be fired? Meanwhile, the slaves of Allah <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a> are being called upon five times every day and they don’t budge. Or if they do, they stand up with heavy hearts. Will these soldiers of Allah <a data-rel="fancybox" href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="SWT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8174" height="28" src="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SWT.gif" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); height: auto; margin: 2px !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" width="23" /></a> be considered as loyal and faithful? A faithful servant will rush to respond to the call of his Master, whether he is sleeping, busy in a party, enjoying shopping or in a business meeting.</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">From now onwards, let us listen closely to everything being said in the Adhan and respond to it with our hearts. May Allah aid us in praying the prayer He loves. Ameen!</span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: grey; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.8px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This is the second article in the series ‘What do we say in our Salah?’ Click <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/what-do-we-say-in-our-salah/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">here</a></span> for the first part. Click<span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SALAH.pdf" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a></span> to download a <span style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229 , 229 , 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SALAH.pdf" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;">word-for-word translation of Salah</a>.</span></span></div> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">  http://islamqa.info/en/101582 <span class="footnotereverse" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/#fnref-14339-1" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="↩" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/21a9.png" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></a></span></li> <li id="fn-14339-2" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">  Bukhari: http://sunnah.com/bukhari/10/12 <span class="footnotereverse" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/#fnref-14339-2" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="↩" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/21a9.png" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></a></span></li> <li id="fn-14339-3" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">  Muslim: http://sunnah.com/muslim/4/14 <span class="footnotereverse" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/#fnref-14339-3" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="↩" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/21a9.png" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></a></span></li> <li id="fn-14339-4" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">  Muslim: http://sunnah.com/muslim/4/15 <span class="footnotereverse" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/#fnref-14339-4" style="background: transparent; border: 0px rgb(229, 229, 229); color: blue; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms, opacity 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="↩" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/21a9.png" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></a></span></li> </ol> <div> Source: <a href="http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/" target="_blank">http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/rediscover-adhan-call-someone-special/</a> </div> </div> </div>

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