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PrefaceThe Malabar Muslim Jama-ath was formed in 1927 by the group ofimmigrants from Kerala, India in Singapore to look after the affairs of theMalabari community and it was officially registered on 19th April 1937 with

the Registry of Society.

The Jama-aths missions are:* Provide Welfare for needy families regularly (eg. monthly payment) oronce in a year (eg. bursary)* Support children and youth camps* Organize Islamic events and speeches

* Organize recreational activities such Family Day and Sports Day etc

Here we submit this booklet expecting that it will help us to be more devotedin Ibaadahs and to gain more attachment and sincerity in our invocations andDuas.

We have attempted as far as possible, to ensure the accuracy of the Arabic

text, transliterations and translations within this booklet. We seek mercy fromAllah Subhaanahu Wata'aala for any mistakes that may remain.

May Allah Azzawajalla accept our work, bless all those who have workedfor this with perfect Imaan, good health, long life and Baraka in livelihood and

family and guide us to do more in the service of Islam and the MuslimUmmah.

Malabar Muslim Jama-ath

Shaban 1434H/2013-July

Connect with us:

www.mmj.org.sg www.facebook.com/malabarmuslimjamaath [email protected]


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Introduction

All praise is due to Allah (swt), the One who created the heavens and the

earth. It is He who has provided us with many opportunities to purifyourselves from our sins. It is He who has created our heart, and has providedus the means to cleanse it of its darkness.

Each day we have the five obligatory Salah to become closer to Allah (swt).Each week we have the day of Jumua, to purify ourselves from the actions

during the week.

Each year we have the Month of Ramadan to train our nafs (inner-self) againstthe evils of Shaytaan. When Ramadan draws near, our hearts wait in earnestfor the beauty of this beloved month; we anxiously wait for the days of

content and nights of tranquility.

Allah (swt) has established this month as a blessing to us. It is in this monththat we prepare for the battle against Shaytaan. Allah makes it easier for us by

chaining the all the shayaateen (plural of shaytaan), thus inhibiting their ability

to influence us to do evil. It is in this month, in which the greatest mercy tomankind was revealed: the Quran.

The Quran was sent to mankind to facilitate a change in every individual andsociety. We must reflect upon the fact that the Quran was sent to cleanse theworld of all its evils, this being one of the essential features of Ramadan. Wefast during the day to train our nafs and we pray during the night to draw near

to Allah so that we may become the upholders of this religion in this world.We must use the month of Ramadan to train ourselves in becoming the

workers in the path of Allah (swt). It is with this mentality that we mustwelcome the month of Ramadan. May Allah (swt) make it easy for us, andmay He give us the success of this world and the hereafter-Ameen!


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Blessings of Ramadan

Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam. The word "Sawm (meaning to stop or

abstain) is used in Arabic for fasting. A fast then means that one refrains fromeating, drinking and other physical things (all those things that are otherwiseallowed) from dawn to sunset. This month comes every year to spread the

blessings and mercy of Allah. We are thankful to Allah for providing physicalforms of divine worship such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage to improve ourmoral and spiritual condition.

Welcoming the Month of Ramadan:

The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has said: "Themonth of Ramadan comes to you. This is a blessed month - Kitab-ul-Saum.

The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has declaredthis month as the "month of Allah" because one abandons all otherwise"lawful" things in the way of Allah. He has also declared this month as the"Chief of the months."

Worship during this month gains more blessings so one should fast with

sincere intentions and worship should be performed to win Allah's pleasure.

Ramadan - Anniversary of the Holy Quran:Ramadan is that blessed month in which the Holy Quran was first revealed tothe Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). In this regard this

month celebrates the birthday of the Holy Quran. To render our dues weshould recite the Holy Quran as much as possible. During this month, at

night, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) use to recitethe Holy Quran in its entirety with the Angel Gabriel (Jibraeel).

Opening the doors to heaven:Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) has narrated that the HolyProphet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When the month ofRamadan starts, the doors of heaven are opened, the doors of the hell are

closed, and Satan is put into chains" - Sahih Muslim Kitab-ul-Saum.

In this saying the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has

promised a high place in heaven for one who observes the fast because abeliever is enjoined to perform such deeds that please Allah and stay awayfrom bad things.


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Ramadan's Special relationship with Tahajjud Prayers:Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the HolyProphet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "A person who gets upat night for Prayer and fulfills all requirements of his faith with an intention of

receiving blessing during the Month of Ramadan, is forgiven all his past sins."

Charity during Ramadan:Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Holy Prophet(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the most generous of men and hewas at his most bountiful during Ramadan when Gabriel visited him every

night and recited the Quran to him. During this period the bounty of the HolyProphet, peace be upon him, waxed faster than the rain-bearing breeze -Bukhari and Muslim.

Prayers:Allah forgives all previous sins of a person who sincerely worships Allah

during the month of Ramadan. During this month Allah's mercy and blessingsare at their peak. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)

has said that during Ramadan: "Allah says: 'Is there anyone who calls on meso that I can accept his prayers? Is there anyone who asks for anything so that

I can fulfill his desires? Is there anyone who asks for forgiveness so that I canforgive" - Sahih Bukhari - Ki tab-ul -Tauheed

Last Ten days of Ramadan:Hazrat Ayesha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that, during the month ofRamadan, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used todevelop a new vigor, staying awake all night and also waking members of his

family for worship" - Sahih Bukhari, K itab-ul-Saum

During the month of Ramadan worship reaches its peak in the form of I'tikaaf(retirement for Allah's worship). The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah

be upon him) used to retire to the Mosque in the last ten days of the Ramadan.He would go to a corner in the Masjid-e-Nabwee (Prophet's Mosque) to

worship Allah in seclusion.


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Ramadan and Lailatul Qadr (Night of Decree):Hazrat Ayesha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "O Allah's Prophet, if Iknow which night is the Lailatul Qadr then what should I pray? He replied:'you shouldpray: O Allah, you are very forgiving and love those who forgiveothers. So bestow your blessings on me and forgive me - Jamiu Ti rmidhiKitab-Al-Dawat

Lailatul Qadr is such a night that the Holy Quran has declared it to be betterthan a thousand months. May Allah enable us to be the recipients of LailatulQadr that we truly benefit from the coming month of Ramadan. May Allah

accept our prayers. Ameen.


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Basics of Ramadan

O Believers, Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those

before you, so that you may attain Taqwa (i.e. become God-Fearing)"Surah Al -Baqarah 2:183

Tafseer: "The verse establishes that fasting had been made obligatory for earlier

believers, and that the aim behind it is to open their hearts to Allah and make them

more conscious and fearful of Him. This then is the principal objective of fasting:

TAQWA. Fasting, when observed in obedience to Allah, and in pursuit of His

pleasure, instills and revives this quality (Taqwa) in the human heart. Fasting is a

means of testing man's determination and willpower, and an important aspect of man's

relationship with Allah. It is a discipline that teaches man how to rise above hisphysical needs and overcome the pressure of temptation in order to earn Allahs

blessings and reward."

More devotion, closeness to the Quran in Ramadan:Ramadan is a month of heightened devotion. In it, Salat (prayer) is performedwith greater intensity. There are extra Sunnah Salat (prayers) on Ramadan

nights called Salat at-Tarawih. In the last ten days of Ramadan, some retreatto the mosque to performI'tikaaf, a period of intense reflection and devotion,seeking guidance and forgiveness, and reading the Quran. Ramadan is a great

opportunity to get closer to the blessed guidance of the Quran which wasrevealed in this month. Ramadan is also called theMonth of the Quran.

Ramadans effect on our body and behavior:The month of Ramadan is an opportunity to develop qualities of enduranceand self-restraint, to control anger and a fiery or malicious tongue. It is anopportunity to fine tune the body and shed it of obesity and sloth and to

benefit from any therapeutic effects fasting may have.

Generosity in Ramadan:Ramadan is a time to awaken compassion and solidarity with others and in

particular with the poor. We are urged to be more liberal in giving during

Ramadan and are required at the end of fasting to give Sadaqatul- Fitr, anamount to enable all to share in the spirit of warmth, affection and

brotherhood.


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Fiqh of Ramadan

Requirements of Ramadan:The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has givenguidance to the Muslims for each and every thing. He has given detailedinstructions on when to start the month of Ramadan and how to spend timeduring this month.

Beginning and Ending of Ramadhan:Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) has narrated that: "I heard theHoly Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saying that you

should start fasting when you see the moon or the month of Ramadan and stopfasting when you see the new moon" - Sahih Bukhari, K itab-ulSaum

Forgetfulness while fasting:The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has said: "if somemistakenly eats while fasting he should complete his fast till the evening

because surely Allah made him eat and drink" - Sahih Bukhari, K itab-ul-Saum

Importance of sahur:Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Holy Prophet (peace and

blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Take breakfast before the fast begins; thereis blessing in breakfast" - Bukhari and MuslimZaid ibn Thabit (may Allah be pleased with him) relates We ate breakfast duringRamadan with the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:"The difference between our observance of the fast and that of the People of

the Book is eating of breakfast - Muslim

Etiquettes of Sahur (food taken at dawn):Sahur is a blessed meal. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon

him) has said: "This is truly a blessing. One strengthens in oneself the habit ofgetting up early in the morning and to worship Allah and one can offer humble

prayers to Him." The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)

also said: "Eat Sehri as there are blessings in eating Sehri"- Sahih Bukhari , Ki tab-ul -Saum


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At time of Iftar (breaking the Fast):There are some times during the day that are more helpful and assist in prayers

being answered. Allah accepts more prayers when the fast is opened. In onesaying the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has reportedto have said: "No prayer is rejected at the time of the opening of the fast that is

offered by someone who has been fasting"- Sunan Ibn Maja, Al-Abwab Al-Dawat


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Suggested Minimal Individual Plan ForRamadan

This plan is being made available for others who would like to implement it.This plan may seem cumbersome when glanced upon, but if it is implemented

properly it can be easy to follow. Please follow the suggested methods whichare listed for each category.

This is the month of Ramadan, Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best ofnights, and its hours, the best of hours. In this month you should push yourself

to the limit and go beyond them.

This is the month to instill those characteristics which we may be lacking inour lives. Please follow this plan in an attempt to implement these things inyour daily life, and Inshallah they will carry over after this holy month of

Ramadan.

Prayers:Attempt to perform all Fard Prayers at the Masjid Daily Tarawih Perform

Salatul Tahajjud on a continuous basis.

Quran Recitation:Recite at least A Juz a day.Suggestion:If you fall short one day, dont give up. Attempt to read a whole Juz

everyday.

Hadith Study:

40 Hadith by Imam Nawawi - Finish Entire bookSuggestion: Read 2 of these Hadith per day

Quran:At the minimum should have the last 20 Surahs memorized with as much as

possible the meaning of them.Suggestion: Start with the Surahs you already know, begin to revise, as you gain

momentum begin new Surahs.


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Tafseer Study:Please study the following ayahs with TafseerSuggestion: Study one selection a day

1. Al-Tawbah 9:111-12 Pledge of Iman, life of worship2. Al-Muzzammil 73:1-10, 20 Building a relationship with Allah

3. Al-Israa 17:23-29 Individual and collective morality4. Al-Nahl 16:1-11 Evidence for Tawhid, Risaalah, Akhirah3. Al-Nahl 16:12-22 Evidence for Tawhid, Risaalah, Akhirah (2nd Part)4. Al-Zumar 39:53-66 Preparing for Akhirah5. Al-Hadid 57:12-17 Iman and infaaq6. Al-Hadid 57:20-5 Present Life;infaaq,establishing justice

7. Al-Saff 61:9-14 Call to commit to the Prophet's Mission Iman, Jihad8. Al-'Ankaboot 29:1-11 Testing of Faith9. Al-Anfaal 8:72-5 Iman, Hijrah, Jihad, Jamaah'10. Al-Tawbah 9:19-24 Jihad, the highest act; sacrificing everything

11. Al-Baqarah 2:267-72 Infaaq fi Sabili'llah12. Al-Noor 24:47-52, 62-4 Collective life; response andobedience13. Al-Hujuraat 49:1-9 Collective life: relationship with leaders14. Al-Mujaadalah 58:7-13 Collective life: rules and duties

15. Al-Hujuraat 49: 10-15 Collective life: Interpersonal Relations16. Fussilat 41:30-6 Dawah and required attributes17. Al-Baqarah 2:150-63 Mission and its obligations18. Al-Imran 3:185-200 Summary


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Essential Niats & Duas

Niat for fasting

Nawaitu swouma gadin an addai fardhi ramadhani hadhihi ssanathi

lillahi TaalaI intend to perform the compulsory fasting of tomorrow for the month of

Ramadan of this year for the sake of Allah(S.W.T)

Niat for breaking the fast

Al lahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa 'ala rizq-ika

aftarthuO Allah ! I fasted for You and I believe in You and I break my fast with Your

sustenance

Note: You can make the niat before beginning to fast (for example, right before Fajr

adhaan). Even if you forget to make the niat verbally, it's sufficient to have the niat inyour heart. For breaking the fast, you should say it right before beginning to eat.

Daily Dua for entire Ramadan

Ash-hadu alla il aha il lallahu, Astagfi rul lah, As-alukal jannata, wa

Auudzu bika, minan- nar.I bear witness that there is no God, but Allah, I ask forgiveness from Allah, I

beg You for paradise, and I seek refuge in You from Hell-Fire.


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Tarawih prayers

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Holy

Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Anyone who performsoptional prayers during the nights of Ramadhan, with immense belief andexpecting the rewards of Allah, will have his/her past sins wiped-off- Bukhari and Muslim

Niat for Tarawih prayer

() Uswallee sunnata Swalaati t taraweehi rak ataini (maal imaami)

li llahi Ta-aala.I perform two Rakaat of Sunnah terawih prayeralong (with Imam), for Allah

(S.W.T)

Dua After Tarawih Prayer

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Rabbana thaqabbal minna swalaathana waswiyamanaa wa

qiyamanaa warukuanaa wa sujudana wa thakashuana wa

thammim thaqsweerana wasthajib dawathana ,innaka antas

sameeul aleem . watub alaina innaka anta thawwaburraheem.

Al lahumma inna laka fi kul li lailathin min layaalee shahri

Ramadhana, utaqaaawa khulaswaaa wa umana-a minan nar. I jalna min utaqaaika,wa twulaqaika wa khulaswaika wa umanaikaminan nar.Ijalna Yaa Al lahu ,Yaa Al lahu, Yaa Al lahu minas

suadailmaqboolieen,wala tajalna minal ashqiyaailmatwroodeen.

Allahumma ijal hadha shahra shareefal alheema shahidan lanaa,

laa shahidanalainaa. Wajalhu hujjatan lanaa laa hujjatan

alainaa. Rabbanaa aathinaa fi ddunyaa hasanathan wa qinaa

adhaban nar . Rabbana thaqabbal minnaa innaka anta ssameeul

aleem, watub alainaa innaka anta thawwabu raaheem. Ameena

birahmatika yaa arhamarrahimeen.

Oh ALLAH, receive our prayers, fasts, standings (qiyam), bowings (ruku),prostration (sujud) humility and humbleness. Ignore the faults which occurred

in our worship and answer to our supplications. Verily YOU are the ALL-HEARER and the ALL-KNOWER. And look kindly upon our remose; surely

YOU are the FORGIVER and the MOST MERCIFUL. Oh, ALLAH, verilyYOU give refuge and save a lot of people from the hellfire each and every

night of Ramadhan, include us too in the list of YOUR successful and


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accepted people. And do not make us part of the group of the expelled and

wretched. Oh ALLAH! Record this holy month as a witness for us and fix it asan evidence in our favour (on the day of judgment), not against us. Oh, our

LORD ! Grant us comfort in this world, and in the hereafter and save us from

the hellfire. Oh, our LORD! Receive us; surely, YOU are the ALL-HEARERand the ALL-KNOWER, and receive our repentance; verily YOU are the

FORGIVER and the MERCIFUL!


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Swalatul WitrHazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) saysthe Holy Prophet (peace and

blessings of Allah be upon him) offered Witr Prayers regularly and said:ALLAH is one and loves Witr . Therefore O, people Who believe in Quran,

offer Witr prayers. - Abu Daud and Ti rmizi.

Note: The word WITR means an odd number.

Niat for the First 2 Rakats of Witr:

Uswallee Sunnata Swalatil Witri Rakataini Maal Imami lillahi

TaaalaI perform two Rakats of Sunnah Witr prayer along with Imam forALLAH

(SWT)

Niat for the last 1 Rakat of Witr :

Uswalle Sunnata Swalati l Witr iRakatan Maal Imami lillahi

TaaalaI perform one Rakat Sunna Witr along with Imam forALLAH(SWT)


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Dua After Witr Prayer

Allahumma innaa naudzu bi ridhaka min sukhtika wabi muaafathikamin uqubathika wa bika minka, la nuhswee thana-an alaika,antha

kama athnaita ala nafsika falakal hamdu hatta thardha.Allahumma

inna laka fi kulli lailatin min layaalee shahri Ramadhana riqaban

tutiquha biafwika ,Fajal riqabana wa riqaba aabaina,wa

ummahatina, wa asateedhinaa min thilka rriqabi yaa thawwabu yaa

wahhab. Rabbana igfir lanaa wali ikhwanina lladheena sabaqouna bil

iemani wa la taj-al fee qulobina gillan lilladheena aamanuo rabbana

innaka rauofun raheem.


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OH ALLAH! We seek refuge in YOUR satisfaction against YOUR wrath, and

in YOUR forgiveness against YOUR punishment. We are still unable to praiseYOU after we measured the width and breadth of YOUR bounties, as YOUdeserve praise. But all praise be upon YOU as YOU alone deserve. OH

ALLAH! YOU have saved with YOUR mercy so many people from thehellfire during the nights of the holy Ramadan; so let us and our fathers,

mothers, wives, offspring and all relatives be included among those persons,by YOUR mercy. Oh, THE FORGIVER and THE GENEROUS! OURLORD! Forgive us and our brothers who have preceded us in Faith (Iman),and put not in our hearts any hatred against those who have believed. OURLORD! YOU are indeed Full of kindness, MOST MERCIFUL.

Dua Taubah

Wa laaaqwa ala naari l jaheemi

And I cannot tolerate the fire ofJaheem (Hell)

I lahee lastu l il f ir dausi ahla

Oh, my LORD! I am not entitled toenter paradise

Fa innaka gaafirudhanbil

adheemiSurely YOU are the FORGIVER of

huge sins

Fahab lee taubatan wagfir

dhunuoobiSo YOU provide me a chance for asincere Taubah and forgive all my

sins

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