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LESSON # 13 (h)LESSON # 13 (h)ADAB TOWARDS ALLAHADAB TOWARDS ALLAH
( DU’A – Supplication )( DU’A – Supplication )
3RD RUN OF THE MODULE
Arabic (plural) of Adab : meanings – “good breeding, decency, nurture, good manners, refinement, cultured, decorum, courteous, etiquette, propriety, social grace, to educate, discipline, the humanities, etc.” sense of proportion and knowledge of their rightful place in the order of things, the absence of which indicates injustice
started 18 January 2014
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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Topic for 22 February 2014Topic for 22 February 2014
ADAB (Part 2) -The continuationADAB (Part 2) -The continuation
By retracing our life, we start with understanding By retracing our life, we start with understanding
our basic nature as a human being - having our basic nature as a human being - having
inherent powers and their potentialities to be inherent powers and their potentialities to be
developed.developed.
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In our relationship regarding our Education – we In our relationship regarding our Education – we
are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators - are to encounter, i.e. assisted by our educators -
with what is referred to as, “with what is referred to as, “knowledgeknowledge”.”.
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Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared, Yet, we are born helpless and have to be cared,
nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and nurtured, to be inculcated with discipline, taught and
developed by a developed by a Murabbi’Murabbi’ (EDUCATOR) – the first of (EDUCATOR) – the first of
whom are our PARENTS.whom are our PARENTS.
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WE ARE NOW ON THE TOPICWE ARE NOW ON THE TOPIC
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THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
NAFS al-AMMARAH NAFS al-AMMARAH (Commanding self)(Commanding self)
Link to various Link to various QuwwahQuwwah (powers): (powers):
[1] [1] shahwiyyashahwiyya (desires)(desires)[2] [2] ghadabiyyaghadabiyya (anger)(anger)[3] [3] WahmiyahWahmiyah (imaginative)(imaginative)[4][4] ‘aqliyya‘aqliyya (thoughts)(thoughts)
Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.
AD-DEENUL-ISLAMAD-DEENUL-ISLAM
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THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.
ALLAH RASULULLAH
HEREAFTERHEREAFTERAL-QUR’AN
AS-SUNNAH
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THE WORLDTHE WORLD
TIMETIME
SELFSELFBODYBODY
TONGUETONGUE
MINDMINDDESIREDESIRE
HEARTHEART
Islam: to submit the entire self (body, tongue, heart and Mind) – Freeing it from desire which needs to always be guided to the Will of Allah.
RASULULLAH
HEREAFTERHEREAFTERAL-QUR’AN
AS-SUNNAHALLAH
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IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBeliefFaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
IHSANIHSAN
Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).
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II-MANII-MAN
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Definition of iiman :
“Utterance with the tongue (speech);
affirmation with the heart/mind (conviction);
and manifesting through practice (actions).”
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SIL-MI - KAAFAHSIL-MI - KAAFAH
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[1] TONGUE[1] TONGUE
[2] HEARING[2] HEARING
[3] SIGHT[3] SIGHT
[4] HANDS[4] HANDS
[5] LEGS[5] LEGS
[6] STOMACH[6] STOMACH
[7] PRIVATE PARTS[7] PRIVATE PARTS
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AL-IHSANAL-IHSAN
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DZIKRDZIKR
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SHAKURSHAKUR
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KHKHAUFAUF
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KHKHASHI-YAASHI-YA
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RA-JAARA-JAA
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TAWAA-TAWAA-DHDHU’U’
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HAYAA’HAYAA’
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TAU-BAHTAU-BAH
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ISTIGHFARISTIGHFAR
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DU’ADU’A
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““It is Allah who made for you the earth a place of It is Allah who made for you the earth a place of
settlement and the sky a ceiling and formed you settlement and the sky a ceiling and formed you
and perfected your forms and provided you with and perfected your forms and provided you with
good things. good things. That is Allah, your Lord (ROB-That is Allah, your Lord (ROB-
BUKUM) ; then blessed is Allah, Lord of the worldsBUKUM) ; then blessed is Allah, Lord of the worlds.”.”
((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 64Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 64))
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““He is (He is (AL-HAYUAL-HAYU) the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him, ) the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him,
so (so (FAD-’UUHUFAD-’UUHU) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in ) call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in
religion (religion (MUMUKHKH-LISAN LAHUD-DEEN-LISAN LAHUD-DEEN). [All] praise is [due] to ). [All] praise is [due] to
Allah, (Allah, (ROB-BIL-’AA-LA-MEENROB-BIL-’AA-LA-MEEN) Lord of the worlds. ) Lord of the worlds.
Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, I have been forbidden to Indeed, I have been forbidden to
worship those you call upon worship those you call upon ((TAD-’UUNATAD-’UUNA)) besides Allah once besides Allah once
the clear proofs have come to me from my Lordthe clear proofs have come to me from my Lord, and I have , and I have
been commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds.”been commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds.”
((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65-66))
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"And "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast no do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast no
knowledgeknowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of : verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of
them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)." them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)."
((Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36))
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““Say: "Invoke Say: "Invoke ALLAHALLAH, or invoke (, or invoke (AR-RAHMAANAR-RAHMAAN) )
the Most Gracious: by whichever name you the Most Gracious: by whichever name you
invoke Him, [He is always the One-for] His are invoke Him, [He is always the One-for] His are
all the attributes of perfection (all the attributes of perfection (ASMA-UL-ASMA-UL-
HHUSNAUSNA). And [pray unto Him; yet] be not too ). And [pray unto Him; yet] be not too
loud in thy prayer nor speak it in too low a voice, loud in thy prayer nor speak it in too low a voice,
but follow a way in-between;”but follow a way in-between;”
((Qur’an: Isra’: 17:110Qur’an: Isra’: 17:110))
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““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of (Supplication) is the marrow (essence) of
AL-‘IBADAH AL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
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““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is (itself) (Supplication) is (itself)
AL-‘IBADAH AL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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““Nothing (of our action) is nobler in Allah’s sight Nothing (of our action) is nobler in Allah’s sight
than that of supplicating to Him (than that of supplicating to Him (AD-DU’AAD-DU’A) in our ) in our
times of ease (times of ease (AR-RAAR-RAKHKHA’A’). ”). ”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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““AD-DU’A AD-DU’A (Supplication) is the weapon of the (Supplication) is the weapon of the
Believer, the pillar of his Religion and light of the Believer, the pillar of his Religion and light of the
heaven and earth ”heaven and earth ”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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““Thee alone do we Thee alone do we worshipworship; and unto ; and unto
Thee alone do we Thee alone do we turn for aidturn for aid.”.”
((Qur’an: al-Fateha: 1: 5Qur’an: al-Fateha: 1: 5))
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SAY [O Prophet]: "O mankind! If you are in doubt as to SAY [O Prophet]: "O mankind! If you are in doubt as to
what my faith is, then what my faith is, then [know that] I do not worship [know that] I do not worship
those beings whom you worship beside Allah, but those beings whom you worship beside Allah, but
[that] I worship Allah alone, who shall cause you [all] [that] I worship Allah alone, who shall cause you [all]
to dieto die: for I have been bidden to be among those who : for I have been bidden to be among those who
believe [in Him alone].” believe [in Him alone].”
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 104Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 104))
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” ” Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the
[true] faith[true] faith, turning away from all that is false, and be not , turning away from all that is false, and be not
among those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Allahamong those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Allah. .
Thus, do not invoke, side by side with Allah, anything that Thus, do not invoke, side by side with Allah, anything that
can neither benefit thee nor harm thee: for, behold, if thou can neither benefit thee nor harm thee: for, behold, if thou
do it, thou wilt surely be among the evildoers!”do it, thou wilt surely be among the evildoers!”
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 105-106Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 105-106))
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” ” And [know thatAnd [know that] if Allah should touch thee with ] if Allah should touch thee with
misfortune, there is none who could remove it save misfortune, there is none who could remove it save
HimHim; and ; and if He intends good for thee, there is none if He intends good for thee, there is none
who could turn away His bountywho could turn away His bounty: He causes it to : He causes it to
alight upon whomsoever He wills of His servants. And alight upon whomsoever He wills of His servants. And
He alone is truly forgiving, truly a dispenser of grace.”He alone is truly forgiving, truly a dispenser of grace.”
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 107Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 107))
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““But your Sustainer says: “But your Sustainer says: “Call unto Me, [and] I shall Call unto Me, [and] I shall
respond to you! respond to you! Verily, they who are too proud to Verily, they who are too proud to
worship Me will enter hell, abased!”worship Me will enter hell, abased!”
((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60))
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““AND IF My servants ask thee about Me - beholdAND IF My servants ask thee about Me - behold, I am near; I , I am near; I
respond respond to the (to the (DU’ADU’A) call of him who calls, ) call of him who calls, wheneverwhenever he calls unto he calls unto
Me: let them, then, (Me: let them, then, (YASTAJIB) respond unto MeYASTAJIB) respond unto Me, and (, and (YU’-MINUU-YU’-MINUU-
BIBI) ) believe in Mebelieve in Me, so that they might follow the right way.”, so that they might follow the right way.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186))
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““Call unto your Sustainer Call unto your Sustainer humblyhumbly ( (TADWARU’TADWARU’), and ), and
((KHKHUF-YATANUF-YATAN) in the ) in the secrecy of your heartssecrecy of your hearts. Verily, . Verily,
He loves not those who transgress the bounds of He loves not those who transgress the bounds of
what is right: what is right:
hence, do not spread corruption on earth after it has hence, do not spread corruption on earth after it has
been so well ordered. And call unto Him with been so well ordered. And call unto Him with fearfear
((KHKHAUFAUF) and () and (TOMA-’ATOMA-’A) ) longinglonging: verily, Allah’s grace : verily, Allah’s grace
is ever near unto the (is ever near unto the (MUHSI-NEENMUHSI-NEEN) doers of good!”) doers of good!”
((Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 54-55Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 54-55))
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Preferably during auspicious occasions (according to Preferably during auspicious occasions (according to As-SunnahAs-Sunnah) )
like days of like days of HajjHajj – – TawafTawaf, , Sa-’ieSa-’ie, , ‘Arafah‘Arafah, , Mudzdalifah,Mudzdalifah, MinaMina etc; etc;
month of Ramadhan; last third f the night; just before dawn; the month of Ramadhan; last third f the night; just before dawn; the
whole day of whole day of Jumu’ahJumu’ah (Friday); while one is fasting; at times of (Friday); while one is fasting; at times of
breaking fast; between breaking fast; between AdzanAdzan and and IqomahIqomah; at midnight; etc.; at midnight; etc.
At times of efficacy for At times of efficacy for Du’aDu’a , viz. In , viz. In Sujud, last I’tidal, julus Sujud, last I’tidal, julus
before Salaambefore Salaam; when meeting the enemies in Jihad; when it is ; when meeting the enemies in Jihad; when it is
raining; before and after Swolah; when feeling calm free from raining; before and after Swolah; when feeling calm free from
satan’s entrapment; when looking upon the Ka’aba in satan’s entrapment; when looking upon the Ka’aba in Masjidil-Masjidil-
HaramHaram; when completing Qur’an recitation (; when completing Qur’an recitation (Khatm-al-Qur’anKhatm-al-Qur’an) ; ) ;
between dawn and sunrise; etc.between dawn and sunrise; etc.
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Preferably to face the direction (Preferably to face the direction (QiblahQiblah). Raising hands with ). Raising hands with
palms facing up to the heaven is palms facing up to the heaven is SunnahSunnah..
Not to raise our voice too loud nor be too soft or silent.Not to raise our voice too loud nor be too soft or silent.
Not be too poetic or flowery but earnest, forthright and to the Not be too poetic or flowery but earnest, forthright and to the
point, in what is being requested. Yet we must not forget the proper point, in what is being requested. Yet we must not forget the proper
decorum. Beware of reciting compilation from unknown sources.decorum. Beware of reciting compilation from unknown sources.
The best Du’a in Arabic are those taught by Allah and His The best Du’a in Arabic are those taught by Allah and His
Messenger, then by other learned Ulama’ (scholars). Those who are Messenger, then by other learned Ulama’ (scholars). Those who are
yet to be fluent in Arabic, may use the meanings from these Du’a, yet to be fluent in Arabic, may use the meanings from these Du’a,
translated in his own language. Even when we have yet to learn translated in his own language. Even when we have yet to learn
these, one can make our own Du’a as and when needed and these, one can make our own Du’a as and when needed and
appropriate to the teachings of Islam – in any languages one knows.appropriate to the teachings of Islam – in any languages one knows.
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Be in humility (Be in humility (Khushu’Khushu’) and with sense of distress, imploring ) and with sense of distress, imploring
and in need (and in need (TadharuTadharu’’) towards Allah’s Magnificence, Exaltedness, ) towards Allah’s Magnificence, Exaltedness,
Tremendous Generosity and Compassion.Tremendous Generosity and Compassion.
Strengthen our conviction of Allah’s Generosity and certain of Strengthen our conviction of Allah’s Generosity and certain of
His promise to fulfil all our Du’a with His Wisdom and Mercy. Never His promise to fulfil all our Du’a with His Wisdom and Mercy. Never
hesitate or entertain doubts nor anxiety that one’s Du’a may be hesitate or entertain doubts nor anxiety that one’s Du’a may be
rejected. Do not be hasty or be impatient but have complete trust in rejected. Do not be hasty or be impatient but have complete trust in
Allah’s decision.Allah’s decision.
It is It is SunnahSunnah to repeat whatever is requested, up to three times. to repeat whatever is requested, up to three times.
To begin with To begin with HamdalahHamdalah and and SolawatSolawat and to close Du’a with and to close Du’a with
SolawatSolawat and and HamdalahHamdalah..
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To repent (make To repent (make TAUBAHTAUBAH) before making Du’a. ) before making Du’a.
The important factor towards efficacy (The important factor towards efficacy (ISTAJABAISTAJABA) of our Du’a is ) of our Du’a is
very much dependant upon our upholding very much dependant upon our upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED (avoiding (avoiding
SHIRK), striving towards SHIRK), striving towards TAQWATAQWA, careful (, careful (WARA’WARA’) in matters of our ) in matters of our
food consumption, and upholding the daily obligatory food consumption, and upholding the daily obligatory SwOLAHSwOLAH. .
Yet, we must always remember that Allah readily respond to Yet, we must always remember that Allah readily respond to
Muslims making Du’a for other Muslims in their absence; the Du’a Muslims making Du’a for other Muslims in their absence; the Du’a
of parents for their children; the Du’a of those who are oppressed of parents for their children; the Du’a of those who are oppressed
or unjustly treated (whether Muslim or non-Muslim); the Du’a of or unjustly treated (whether Muslim or non-Muslim); the Du’a of
the broken-hearted and those distressed; the Du’a of every the broken-hearted and those distressed; the Du’a of every
leader/ruler/imam who are just and uphold justice (leader/ruler/imam who are just and uphold justice (IMAM- ’AA-IMAM- ’AA-
DILDIL); Du’a of a Muslim traveller (); Du’a of a Muslim traveller (MUSAFIRMUSAFIR), etc.), etc.
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””All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto this; All praise is due to Allah, who has guided us unto this;
for we would certainly not have found the right path for we would certainly not have found the right path
unless Allah had guided us!”unless Allah had guided us!”
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And salutations of Allah and Peace be upon the
Messenger of Allah and upon His household
and Companions .
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"O our Sustainer! Thou hast not created [aught of] this "O our Sustainer! Thou hast not created [aught of] this
without meaning and purpose. Limitless art Thou in Thy without meaning and purpose. Limitless art Thou in Thy
glory! Keep us safe, then, from suffering through fire!glory! Keep us safe, then, from suffering through fire!
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"O our Sustainer! Whomsoever Thou shalt commit to the fire, "O our Sustainer! Whomsoever Thou shalt commit to the fire,
him, verily, wilt Thou have brought to disgrace [in this world]; him, verily, wilt Thou have brought to disgrace [in this world];
and such evildoers will have none to succour (help) them.”and such evildoers will have none to succour (help) them.”
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"O our Sustainer! Behold, we heard a voice call [us] unto faith, "O our Sustainer! Behold, we heard a voice call [us] unto faith,
`Believe in your Sustainer!' - and so we came to believe. `Believe in your Sustainer!' - and so we came to believe.
O our Sustainer! Forgive us, then, our sins, and efface our bad O our Sustainer! Forgive us, then, our sins, and efface our bad
deeds; and let us die the death of the truly virtuous!”deeds; and let us die the death of the truly virtuous!”
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"And, O our Sustainer, grant us that which Thou hast promised us "And, O our Sustainer, grant us that which Thou hast promised us
through Thy apostles, and disgrace us not on Resurrection Day! through Thy apostles, and disgrace us not on Resurrection Day!
Verily, Thou never failest to fulfil Thy promise!"Verily, Thou never failest to fulfil Thy promise!"
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O Allah! We beseech You help to make us to remember
and be grateful towards You, and make us serve
(worship) You in the best way.
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“O my Sustainer (Lord)! ! Inspire me so that I may forever be grateful
for those blessings of Thine with which Thou hast graced me and my
parents, and that I may do what is right [in a manner] that will please
Thee; and include me, by Thy grace, among Thy righteous servants!”
(Qur’an: Naml: 27: 19)
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“ “O my Sustainer (Lord)! Inspire me so that I may forever O my Sustainer (Lord)! Inspire me so that I may forever
be grateful for those blessings of Thine with which be grateful for those blessings of Thine with which
Thou hast graced me and my parents, and that I may Thou hast graced me and my parents, and that I may
do what is right [in a manner] that will meet with Thy do what is right [in a manner] that will meet with Thy
goodly acceptance; and grant me righteousness in my goodly acceptance; and grant me righteousness in my
offspring [as well]. Verily, unto Thee have I turned in offspring [as well]. Verily, unto Thee have I turned in
repentance: for, verily, I am of those who have repentance: for, verily, I am of those who have
surrendered themselves unto Thee!”” surrendered themselves unto Thee!””
((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 15Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 15))
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"Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of our
progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our
places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in
Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful. Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful.
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 128))
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““Our Lord ! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a joy to Our Lord ! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a joy to
our eyes, and cause us to be foremost amongst those who are our eyes, and cause us to be foremost amongst those who are
conscious of Thee! (as ‘conscious of Thee! (as ‘mut-taqqinmut-taqqin’).” ’).”
((Qur’an : al-Furqan: 25: 74Qur’an : al-Furqan: 25: 74))
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"Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm; "Our Lord! pour out constancy on us and make our steps firm;
Help us against those that reject faith." Help us against those that reject faith."
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:250) )
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“ “Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You
have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace
(Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).” (Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).”
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))
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““Our Lord ! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; Our Our Lord ! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; Our
Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay on Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay on
those before us : Our Lord ! Lay not on us a burden greater those before us : Our Lord ! Lay not on us a burden greater
than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, And grant than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, And grant
us forgiveness, Have Mercy on us. You are our protector : us forgiveness, Have Mercy on us. You are our protector :
Help us against the unbelievers.” Help us against the unbelievers.”
((Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 286Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 286))
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"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter "Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter
and save us from the torment of the fire!" and save us from the torment of the fire!"
((Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201))
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““(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations
of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance
with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”
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And salutations of Allah and Peace be And salutations of Allah and Peace be
upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon upon our Leader Muhammad, and upon
His household and Companions .His household and Companions .
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”Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free)
from what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers!
And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”
(Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182)
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““Grant us (these our supplication),Grant us (these our supplication),
by Your Mercy, (O Allah, You are) the by Your Mercy, (O Allah, You are) the
Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”Most Merciful of those who show Mercy!”
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