Part I:
Do I Know What I Read Daily!?

This part contains meanings of commonly recited Surahs, parts of Salah, and everyday prayers (du'aas). We recite them almost daily and Insha-Allah will keep reciting them as long as we live. It is sad that many of us don't spare even a few moments to understand their meanings. (Please note that from surah 101 onwards, towards the end of this book, meanings of almost all the words of each surah are given for ease of memorization).

There are numerous benefits of working on these basics. Some of them (insha-Allah) are:

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And we have indeed made the Qur'aan easy to understand and remember:

(1)
Surah Al-Fatihah, Ayatal-Kursi and Some Last Surahs of the Holy Qur'aan �
(2)
Azkar and Prayers Related to Salah
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the rejected. from Satan with Allah I seek refuge
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Most Merciful Most Beneficent Allah In the name (of)
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The cherisher and sustainer (of the) worlds: � be to Allah Praise �
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(the) day of judgment. The Master (of) The Most Merciful; The Most Gracious,
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aid we seek. Thine and do we worship Thee �
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Thou has bestowed grace (the) Way of those (which is) straight, the way Show us
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those who go astray. (and) nor of Those whom wrath is (on them) not (of) on them,
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The Ever Living but He, (There is) no God Allah!
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nor sleep. No slumber can seize The Sustainer and Protector (of all that exists). �
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on the earth. and the heavens whatever is in � To Him belongs
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with His permission? except with Him can intercede is he that Who �
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the elephant? with the companions (of) your Lord dealt � how you seen Have not
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And (He) sent (go) astray? their plot He make Didn't
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with stones Striking them in flocks, birds upon them
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eaten up (by cattle). like straw � Then He made them � of baked clay.
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(with) the journeys their familiarity Quraish, For the familiarity (of)
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House, this The Lord (of) so let them worship and summer, -� (by) winter
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from fear. and secured them against hunger (has) fed them Who
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the Judgment? denies � the one who you seen Have
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the orphan, repulses (is) the one who Then such
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the needy. (on) the feeding (of) encourage and (does) not
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those who neglectful of their prayers, � who (are) to the worshippers So woe
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(even) small kindness / neighborly needs. and refuse to supply (want but) to be seen,
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Al-Kawthar. (We) have granted you Verily We
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a fire Soon will he be (burned) in he gained; (all) that �
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the firewood. � the carrier (of) his wife and of blazing flame;
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twisted palm-fiber. of a rope her neck (will be) In
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Allah, The One; Allah, He (is) Say:
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was He begotten; nor � and He did neither beget the Eternal, Absolute;
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none like unto Him. (there) was/is and �
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the mischief (of) from the Dawn, with the Lord (of) I seek refuge Say
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as � darkness (the) mischief (of) And from (He) created. that which
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on the knots. � those who blow and from (the) mischief it overspreads;
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he practices envy. as / when the envious And from (the) mischief (of)
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Mankind; The King (of) mankind; with the Lord / cherisher (of) I seek refuge Say
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the whisperer from (the) mischief (of) the God of Mankind, �
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whispers who the withdrawer after whispering, -�
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and (among) humans. Among Jinns human beings, into the chests / hearts (of)
***** Prayer before starting ablution (Wudu) ***** �
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the rejected. from Satan with Allah I seek refuge
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Most Merciful Most Beneficent Allah In the name (of)
***** Prayer before finishing ablution (Wudu) ***** �
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and I bear witness � except Allah, god no that (there is) I bear witness
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make me � O Allah, and his messenger. his slave Muhammad (pbuh) (is) that
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those who purify themselves. � among and make me those who repent among
*** Some parts from Adhan, Iqamah, and the associated prayers *** �
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Come to the prosperity. to the Prayer. Come � Allah is the greatest. �
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than sleep. Prayer is better the Prayer is established. � Indeed
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with Allah. � except � and no might No power
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and keep it forever. � May Allah establish it �
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(of the) prayer (that is) established, and the perfect call � this Lord (of) O Allah
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and the virtue the right of intercession � Muhammad (pbuh) Give / grant
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You promised. which the position of glory � and raise him up to �
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created for The One Who my face (I) directed I truly
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sincerely; � and the earth the heavens
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the polytheists. � from among I am not And
***** Sana *****
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Your Name; And blessed is And with Your praise; O Allah; Glorified are You
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other than You. and (there is) no deity And high is Your majesty;
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to the one who Allah listens The Magnificent. my Lord Glory be to
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(be) all the praise. � [and] to You Our Lord � praised Him.
***** The Adhkaar of Sujood (Prostration) ***** �
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The Exalted. my Lord Glory be to �
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I have done openly. and what � I have concealed what (sins) forgive (for) me O Allah �
***** Prayer while sitting between the two Sajdahs ***** �
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And guide me; And have mercy on me; Forgive me; O Allah
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And pardon me; And strengthen me;

Lughatul-Qur'aan 10 Part I: Everyday Recitations

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And raise my rank; And give me rizq.
***** Tashahhud ***** �
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and pure words. and prayers (due) to Allah All compliments
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and His blessings. and the mercy of Allah O Prophet (be) on you Peace
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the righteous ones. the the slaves of Allah, and on (be) on us Peace
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except Allah; (there is) no deity I bear witness that
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and His Messenger. His slave Muhammad (is) And I bear witness that
***** Durood (Sending prayers on the Prophet, pbuh) *****
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the family (of) Muhammad; And on on Muhammad; send peace O Allah
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Ibrahim. the family (of) And on on Ibrahim; As You sent peace
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full of glory. worthy of praise Indeed You are
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Muhammad; the family (of) And on on Muhammad; send blessings O Allah
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Ibrahim. And on the family (of) on Ibrahim; You sent blessings As
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full of glory. worthy of praise, You are indeed
***** Prayer after Durood / before the Ending Salam ***** �
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from the punishment (of) with You (I) seek refuge I truly O Allah

Lughatul-Qur'aan 11 Part I: Everyday Recitations

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the living the trials (of) � and from Hellfire and from the punishment (of) the grave
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the False Christ � evil (trials) (of) and from and the dying
***** Another prayer after Durood / before salam ***** �
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with excessive wrongs; � myself have wronged I Indeed O Allah
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So forgive (for) me (my sins) � except You; the sins (can) forgive and none
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and have mercy on me. out of Your forgiveness
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the Most Merciful. � the Oft-Forgiving Truly, You (are)
***** Some prayers after Salah ***** �
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I ask Allah for (His) forgiveness --- 3 times.
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the peace; And from You (is) You are the peace; O Allah
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and honor / dignity. O possessor of glory / majesty You're blessed
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and to perfectly worship You. and to thank You to remember You help us O Allah
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one who (can) give And no You gave; that which one who (can) prevent no O Allah
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And a person with high rank can not benefit (himself or another) � You prevented; that which
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(from his high rank) against Your will. �

Lughatul-Qur'aan 12 Part I: Everyday Recitations

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we seek Your forgiveness and (we) ask You for help we truly O Allah
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and we have trust in You in You and we believe �
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and we thank You (in) the best of all (ways). and we praise You
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and turn away (from) And we forsake and we are not ungrateful to You.
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we worship You only O Allah one who disobeys You.
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we run And towards You and we prostrate. we pray and to You �
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Your punishment. and we fear (to receive) Your mercy and we beg and we serve,
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will strike the unbelievers. � Your punishment Surely
***** Another prayer (Du'aa-al-Qunoot ) ***** �
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with/among those and pardon me You have guided; among those O Allah guide me
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with / among those � Protect me / turn on me (with mercy) � and You have pardoned
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in what � and bless me � You have protected / on whom You have turned (in mercy); �
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what You have decreed; (the) evil (of) and save me (from) You have given
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and none can decide against You; � Indeed You decree �
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whom You have befriended/ turned towards in mercy; � Surely he (is) not humiliated
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whom You have shown enmity against /opposed; � and no one is honored
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and You are exalted / sublime. our Lord Blessed are You �

(3) Azkar & Du'aas recited during the Day

***** Sayyidul Istighfar ***** �
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except You There is no deity. my Lord. You (are) O Allah
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faithful to the pledge (of devotion) � And I (am) and I am your slave. You created me
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with You I seek refuge to the best of my capability. and promise which I have given to You
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I did (of my sins) that which against the evil (fearful consequences) of �
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my sins. I confess and on me all Your bounties � for You I acknowledge
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except You. � the sins None (can) forgive Verily Hence, (O Allah) forgive me (my sins); �
***** Before sleep ***** �
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and I live. I die in Your name O Allah
***** Before sleep (Another prayer) ***** �
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Your slaves. on the day You will raise (from) your punishment � save / protect me O Allah
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I raise it up; � and by You � my side, I placed � my Lord in Your name
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You send it back, And if then have mercy on it. my soul You hold � If �

Lughatul-Qur'aan 14 Part I: Everyday Recitations

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Your pious slaves. with what You does guard then guard it
***** After getting up ***** �
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gave us life Who to Allah All praise and thanksgiving (be)
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(is) the resurrection. and to Him. (He had) given us death after
***** While entering bathroom / toilet *****
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with You seek refuge Verily, I � O Allah
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the foul male and female devils / evil and all malicious things. � from
***** When coming out of bathroom / toilet ***** �
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removed who for Allah All praise (is) (O Allah, I ask) Your forgiveness.
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and kept me in health. suffering / injurious things / pollution from me
***** At the time of donning a new garment ***** �
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and provided me (with) it clothed me (with) this to Allah Who All praise and thanksgiving (be)
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any might/ strength. � [and] nor � from me any power (from) without
***** At the beginning of meal ***** �
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and its end. in its beginning In the name (of) Allah
***** At the end of meal ***** �
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and gave us to drink fed us Who to Allah All praise and thanksgiving (be)
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the Muslims. from (among) and made us

Lughatul-Qur'aan 15 Part I: Everyday Recitations

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There is no strength upon Allah. I trusted /relied In the name of Allah
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seek refuge with You O Allah I truly except with Allah. and no power �
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or I do wrong or be astrayed (by others); lest I go astray,
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or (anyone) should act foolishly with me. or I act foolishly or I be wronged;
***** When Entering house ***** �
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beg of You Verily I O Allah
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(my) going out. the good (of) and � (my) entrance, the good (of)
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we came out And in the name of Allah we entered; In the name of Allah
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we did resign (trust & depend). � our Lord and on Allah,
***** While Entering Mosque ***** �
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(be) upon the Messenger of Allah. � and peace And Blessings In the name (of) Allah;
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Your mercy. the gates (of) for me O Allah! Open
***** When Coming forth from the Mosque ***** �
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from Your bounty. ask You I truly O Allah
***** When getting up from a group discussion / company ***** �
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there is no deity � I witness that � and with Your praise, O Allah; Glory be to You

Lughatul-Qur'aan 16 Part I: Everyday Recitations

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to You. and I turn in repentence I seek Your forgiveness but You.
***** When Riding ***** �
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while we were not for us this (ride) made subservient Glory be to (Him) Who
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indeed are to return. to our Lord and verily we able to control it;
***** Said at the end of speech / meeting / activity ***** �
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all praise & thanksgiving that Our concluding supplication (is)
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The Lord of the universe � belong to Allah,
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there is no deity � The One, (for whom) I seek the forgive-ness of Allah
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The Sustainer and The Protector, The Ever Living except Him
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to Him. and I turn in repentance
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and heal! O Lord (of) mankind, this harm / ailment Remove
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except Healing (There is) no the healer. You (are)
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any sickness. (that will) not leave behind A healing Your healing.
***** Prayers on visiting the sick ***** �
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to cure you. Lord of the throne � Allah, the Supreme, I ask �
***** After hearing bad news ***** �

Lughatul-Qur'aan 17 Part I: Everyday Recitations

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unto Him and Verily! We are for Allah Verily! We �
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in my affliction reward me O Allah, � (are) to return.
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than this (affliction). (with something) better (for) me and requite �
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us and you. May Allah forgive O dwellers of these graves! Peace (be) on you, �
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(are) at your heels. and we (are) our forerunners You
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we ask for His aid due to Allah, Verily, All praise and thanksgiving (are)
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and we seek refuge with Allah � and we beseech forgiveness from Him �
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no one can lead him astray; � Whosoever Allah guides Our selves against the evils (of)
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no one can put him on the straight path � He deflects, and whomsoever
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All praises & thanks-giving are due to Allah � As Allah wills In the name of Allah
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& reward you (the same) May Allah reward you with good
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May you be in the protection of Allah � May Allah give bless you. � If Allah wills
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I seek forgiveness from Allah � We seek refuge with Allah �