Page 17 The Islamic Bulletin Issue 21 ***** Abu Bakr (R) said: “I once asked the Prophet (S) to teach me a supplication which I should recite in my Prayer. Thereupon the Prophet (S) said to recite: ‘Alla-humma innee thalamtu nafsee thulman kathee-ra wala yaghfiru thunouba ila anta, faghfirlee maghfiratan min ‘indika, warr hamnee innaka antal Ghafoor-ur Raheem.’ (OAllah! I have wrongedmyself very much, and none can forgive sins, except You only. Grant me forgiveness, and have mercy upon me; indeed You are the Most Forgiving, Ever Merciful.)” (B & M) ***** The Prophet (S) used to supplicate: Allahumma ashlehlee deeni al lathee huwa ‘ismato amree wa asleh lee dunya ya allati feeha ma’ashi wa asleh lee aakhiratee allati feeha ma’adi waj al hayata zeeya-datal-li fee kullee khairan Waj-al mawta ra hatan lee min kullee sharree.’ (O Allah! Correct for me my faith, which is the guard of my affairs, make better myworldwhere I havemy livelihood, set right my hereafter where I have to return ultimately, make my life long, in every type of virtue, and make my death a comfort against all evils.) (M) ***** Upon Traveling (Taking a Trip) “Whoever wants to travel should say to those whomhe leaves behind, ‘Astawdi’ukumu-l-llaha l-ladi la tadi’u wada’i’uh.’ (I entrust you to Allah, to Whom anything entrusted shall never be lost.)” (Ibn Alsanni) ***** Bidding Farewell to Someone When bidding someone farewell. the Prophet (S) would say, ‘Astawdi’ laha deenaka wa’amanataka wa khatima amaleek.’ (I entrust to Allah your belief, what you are responsible for, and your final deeds.) (T) ***** Starting A Journey Before starting a journey, the Prophet (S) would say: ‘Allahumma haw-win alaina safar rana hatha watwee anna bodahu, Allahumma anntas sahibu fis safari wal khalifatu fil ahli, Allahumma inni aoothubika min-wa-sa-issafari wa kabatil manzari wa su-il munqalabi fil mali wal ahli wa-waluad.’ (OAllah, we seek virtue and piety fromYou on this journey of ours, and the act which pleases You. O Allah, lighten this journey of ours, and roll up for us the distance thereof. O Allah, You are (our) companion during the journey, and guardian of (our) family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of this journey, from beholding a miserable sight and of evil chances in my wealth, household and my children.) ***** Supplication for Riding (or Driving) Whenever the Prophet (S) mounted his camel he said, ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of Allah.) And when he (S) got on the back of the animal he said: ‘Alhamdullilah’ (Praise be to Allah.) And then, he (S) said, ‘Allahu Akbar’ ‘Allahu Akbar’ ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is Great), (God is Great), (God is Great) And then he (S) said, ‘Subhanalathi Sakharalna Hatha wa maakuna lahu mughrenin, wa ina ilarabbina lamunqaliboon.’ (Glory is to HimWho subdued for us this [means of travel] as we were not ourselves powerful enough to use it as a mount, and we are going to return to our Lord.) (AD & T) ***** Returning from a Journey The Prophet (S) uttered (these words), when returning from a journey: ‘Aaebuna ta eebuna abeeduna lee rabbina hamiddoon.’ (We are returning repentant,worshipping our LordandpraisingHim.) (M) ***** Upon Entering A City Upon entering a city, the Prophet (S) recited the following: ‘Allahumma bariklaana feeha, Allahumma bariklaana feeha, Allahumma bariklaana feeha. Allahuma arzuqna Janaha, Allahuma habbibna eela ahleeha wa habbib salihee ahleeha eelaina.’ (OAllah, bless us in it.OAllah, bless us in it.OAllah, bless us in it.OAllah, grant us sustenance from its fruits, put our love in the hearts of its people, and put the love of the righteous people in our hearts.) (Attabarani) ***** Upon Eating & Drinking “Mention the name of Allah (Bismillah) eat with your right hand, and eat from what is near to you.” (B & M) “When one of you eats, he should mention the name of Allah before beginning. ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of Allah.) And if he forgets, he should say, ‘Bismillah awalu wa akhiru.” (In the name of Allah in the start and the end.)” (AD & T) ***** Upon Breaking the Fast ‘Allahuma laka sumtu wa ala rizqeeka aftartu.’ (O Allah! It is for You that I observe fast and it is with Your provision that I break it.) ***** Upon Finishing a Meal ‘Alhamdu lilahil-athi at’amana wasaqana waja Alana Muslimin.’ (Praise be to Allah Who has given us food and drink and made us Muslims.) (AD & T) ***** ‘Alhamdo lil-lahil lathi at ‘amani haatha wa razaqanii-hi min ghair-ehaulimmin-ni wala Quw’wah.’ (Praise be to Allah Who has fed me with this food and provided me without any effort or power on my part.) ...he will be forgiven for his past sins. (T) ***** What The Guest Says To His Host ‘Aftara endakoom as’sa-imuna wa akala ta amakumul abraru wa sallat alaikomul mala-ikah.’ (May the fasting (men) break their fast with you, the pious eat your food, and the angels pray for blessings on you.) (AD)*****
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