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The Islamic Bulletin
Issue 21
“Shall I tell you a sentence which is one of the treasures of Paradise?”
I said, ‘Yes, Messenger of Allah!’ He said, “It is...
‘La Haula wala Quwwata il-la bil-lah.’
(There is neither strength nor power except with Allah).” (B & M)
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“He who says,
‘Raditu bil-lahi rabban wabil-islami dinan wabi-Muhammadin
nabiyyan salalahi aleihe weselem rasulah.’
(I am pleased with Allah as a God, and Islam as a religion, and
Muhammad (S) as a messenger.)
...paradise is his.” (AD)
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“He who says,
‘Subhan Allah Wa Bihamdih’
(Holy is Allah and to Him belongs all praise)
...a date tree is planted for him in Paradise.” (T)
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Upon Going to Sleep and Waking Up
When the Prophet (S) went to bed at night, he would put his hand
under his cheek and then say,
‘Allahumma bismeka amootu wa ahiya’
(O Allah, with Your Name I die and live).
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When he (S) got up, he would say,
‘Alhamdu lil lahillathi ahyaana baada ma amatana wa ilaihin-nu-
shoor.’
(All thanks and praise to Allah Who has given us life after causing
us to die (i.e. sleep), and unto Him is the Resurrection). (B)
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Upon Completing Ablution
“If anyone amongst you performs the ablution and upon complet-
ing it says,
‘Ashhadu ana la ilaha ilalah wah dawho la sharika lawho wa ashadu
ana, Muhammadan abduwho wa rasulhwho.’
(I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the
servant of Allah and His Messenger),
...the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him and he may
enter by whichever of them he wishes.”
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Upon Going To The Fajr Prayer
The Prophet (S) said upon going to Fajr salat,
‘Alahumma ijal fi qelbee nuran, we fi lisanee nuran, waj-al fi semh-e
nuran, wajh al fi beseri nuran, waj al min khelfee nuran, wa min
ama mee nuran, waj al min fow qee nuran, wa min tah tea nuran,
Alahumma ah’tea nee nura.’
(O Allah, place light in my heart, light in my sight, light in my hear-
ing, light on my right hand, light on my left hand, light above me,
light below me, light in front of me, light behind me, and enhance
light for me). (M)
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Upon Entering The Mosque
‘Allahummaa- aftah li abwaba rahmatik.’
(O Allah! Open for me the gates of Your mercy.) (M)
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Upon Exiting The Mosque
‘Allahumma-inee ass aluka min fadlik.’
(O Allah! I beg of You of Your Grace.) (M & AD & Ns)
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Upon Hearing The Adhan (Call to Prayer) And Iqamah
“When you hear the Mu’adhdhin (the person who calls to prayer),
repeat what he says. Then invoke a blessing on me, for everyone
who invokes a blessing on me will receive ten blessings from Allah.
Then beg from Allah al-Wasilah for me, which is a rank in Paradise
fitting for only one of Allah’s Servants, and I hope that I may be that
one. If anyone asks that I be given the Wasilah, he will be assured
of my intercession.”
‘Allahumma rabba hadihi-d-da wati-t-tammati was salati-l qa’imati,
ati Muhammadani-l wasilata wa-l fadilata, wa-b-’athu maqamam
mahmudani-l-ladi wa ‘adtahu. ‘Innaka La Tukhlifu Al-Mi’ad.’
(O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer. Grant Mu-
hammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the honored
station You have promised him. You never fail in Your promise.) (M)
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Enjoining Dhikr After Prayers
When the Prophet (S) finished his prayer, he begged forgiveness,
‘Assthegh-frrlah’
(I seek the forgiveness of Allah)
...three times and said:
‘Allahuma inta salam, wa minka asalam tebarekta yathel jelal wel
ekram.’
(O Allah! You are Peace, and peace comes from You. Blessed You
are, O possessor of Glory and Honor). (M)
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When the Prophet (S) finished the prayer and pronounced salutation,
he (S) uttered (this supplication):
‘La ilaha ilalah wahdawho la sherika lah, la hul mulk wa la hul hamd,
wa hua ala kulee shein qedir.’
‘Alahumma la maneh li maa aah tait wa la mooh tee li maa menah-t
walla yenfah thel jed minka el jed.’
(There is no god but Allah. He is alone, Who has no partner. To Him
belongs the sovereignty, to Him praise is due, and He is potent over
everything. O Allah! No one can withhold what You give, or give
what You withhold, and the riches cannot avail a wealthy person
with You.) (B & M)
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Never quit saying after each prayer:
‘Alahumma a’innee ala thikrika wa shukrika wa husnee ibadatika.’
(O Allah, help me in remembering You, in offering thanks to You,
and in worshipping You properly.)
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Supplications After Fajr Prayer
“Whoever recites three times on Friday morning before the Fajr
prayer,
‘Asstaghfirulah allathe lailaha ila huwa, al hiyoul qaiyoum wa atubu
ilay he.’
(I ask forgiveness from Allah who is the Only God, the Living and
Qayuum and repent to Him)
...Allah would forgive his sins even if they were as much as the foam
of the sea.” (Ibn Alsani)
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“Whoever prays the Fajr in Jama’ah (group), then remains sitting
remembering Allah (Dhikr) until the sun rises, and then prays two
rakhas it is as if he performed Hajj and Umrah; complete, complete,