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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English
Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 9LESSON # 9
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from
Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)
Daily application of FIQHDaily application of FIQH ENHANCING OUR
CONNECTION WITH THE DIVINEIN OUR LIFE
Updated 30 MAY 2015
PARTPART((20152015))
Part # 1
(1)(1) ‘‘ilmilm (knowledge); (knowledge);
(2) (2) ‘amal ‘amal (practice); (practice);
(3) (3) wara` wara` (religious scrupulousness, piousness);(religious scrupulousness, piousness);
(4) (4) KhaufKhauf (reverential fear of Allah); and (reverential fear of Allah); and
(5) (5) IkhlasIkhlas (sincerity). (sincerity).
** al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"al-Manhaj as-Sawi syarhu Ushul Thoriiqah as-Saadah Aali Baa 'Alawi"
METHODOLOGYMETHODOLOGY : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE : STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO FIVE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES (USHULUSHUL) IN LIFE.) IN LIFE.
ADVICE FROM MY PARENT, TEACHERS AND PREDECESSORS *IMPORTANT REMINDER
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We praise and thank Allah SWT for guiding and granting us favour We praise and thank Allah SWT for guiding and granting us favour
thus far, with hope that He let us meet the month of much blessings and thus far, with hope that He let us meet the month of much blessings and
bestowals, bestowals, RAMARAMADHDHANAN the month in which the Qur’an was revealed in the month in which the Qur’an was revealed in
as (as (HUDAHUDA) Guidance for mankind and the () Guidance for mankind and the (BAYYINATBAYYINAT) explanation of its ) explanation of its
Guidance, and providing us with the (Guidance, and providing us with the (FURQANFURQAN) Criteria (to know truth ) Criteria (to know truth
from falsehood; right from wrong, good from evil etc.) . It is marked from falsehood; right from wrong, good from evil etc.) . It is marked
with command for us to observe the daily fasting:with command for us to observe the daily fasting:
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””O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to
those before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraint ( having those before you that ye may (learn ) self-restraint ( having TAQWATAQWA – –
i.e. state of consciousness of Allah).―”i.e. state of consciousness of Allah).―”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))
We praise and thank Allah SWT for guiding and granting us favour We praise and thank Allah SWT for guiding and granting us favour
thus far, with hope that He let us meet the month of much blessings and thus far, with hope that He let us meet the month of much blessings and
bestowals, bestowals, RAMARAMADHDHANAN the month in which the Qur’an was revealed in the month in which the Qur’an was revealed in
as (as (HUDAHUDA) Guidance for mankind and the () Guidance for mankind and the (BAYYINATBAYYINAT) explanation of its ) explanation of its
Guidance, and providing us with the (Guidance, and providing us with the (FURQANFURQAN) Criteria (to know truth ) Criteria (to know truth
from falsehood; right from wrong, good from evil etc.) . It is marked from falsehood; right from wrong, good from evil etc.) . It is marked
with command for us to observe the daily fasting:with command for us to observe the daily fasting:
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We are then provided with the further explanation of this We are then provided with the further explanation of this
command – its aim, important guideline, its true purpose, etc. :command – its aim, important guideline, its true purpose, etc. :
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We are then provided with the further explanation of this We are then provided with the further explanation of this
command – its aim, important guideline, its true purpose, etc. :command – its aim, important guideline, its true purpose, etc. :
“ “(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill or (Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill or
on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) from on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) from
days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is a ransom, days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is a ransom,
the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more of the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more of
his own free-will―it is better for him, and it is better for you his own free-will―it is better for him, and it is better for you
that ye fast, if ye only knew.”that ye fast, if ye only knew.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:184Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:184))
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Allah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect of Allah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect of
RAMARAMADHDHANAN – its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an : – its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an :
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Allah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect of Allah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect of
RAMARAMADHDHANAN – its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an : – its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an :
””RamaRamadhdhan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an an is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an
as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and
judgment (between right and wrong). So everyone of you who is judgment (between right and wrong). So everyone of you who is
present (at his home) during that month should spent it in present (at his home) during that month should spent it in
fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period
(should be made up) by days later”(should be made up) by days later”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))
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Allah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect of Allah SWT then highlight one of the most important aspect of
RAMARAMADHDHANAN – its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an : – its connection to the revelation of the Qur’an :
” ” Allah intends every facility for you He does not want to put you to Allah intends every facility for you He does not want to put you to
difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to
glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be
grateful.” grateful.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““When My servants (When My servants (‘I-BAAD‘I-BAAD) ask thee concerning Me, ) ask thee concerning Me,
(tell them) I am indeed ((tell them) I am indeed (QO-REEBQO-REEB) close (to them) …”) close (to them) …”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186) )
SURAH-BAQARAH: 2: VERSE : 186
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“… “… I respond (I respond (U-JEE-BU U-JEE-BU )) to the prayer ( to the prayer ( DA’-WADA’-WA) of every suppliant ) of every suppliant
((DAA-’INDAA-’IN) when he calleth on Me () when he calleth on Me (DA-’ANDA-’AN); let them also with a will ); let them also with a will
respond (respond (YAS-TA-JEE-BUU-LIYAS-TA-JEE-BUU-LI) to Me (i.e. to My call, command) and ) to Me (i.e. to My call, command) and
((YU’-MINUUYU’-MINUU) believe in Me; that they may walk (guided) in the right ) believe in Me; that they may walk (guided) in the right
way (way (YAR-SHUDUUNYAR-SHUDUUN).”).”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186) )
SURAH-BAQARAH: 2: VERSE : 186
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SUB-HAANALLAH SUB-HAANALLAH
(Glory be the Most Exalted and Transcendent Allah)(Glory be the Most Exalted and Transcendent Allah)
Allah, in this verse, provides for us with a very important Allah, in this verse, provides for us with a very important
message, clarifying the question which many may have i.e. message, clarifying the question which many may have i.e.
regarding our relationship (connection) to Him, especially in our regarding our relationship (connection) to Him, especially in our
intimate prayers (intimate prayers (SWOLAHSWOLAH), supplication (), supplication (DU’ADU’A) and our entire ) and our entire
worship or devotional in serving Him (worship or devotional in serving Him (‘IBAA-DAH‘IBAA-DAH) )
In our In our AQEEDAHAQEEDAH (Creed), Allah cannot be equated with the (Creed), Allah cannot be equated with the
likeness of creation as having forms or images etc. Yet in our likeness of creation as having forms or images etc. Yet in our
inadequacy some seek assurance of the Divine – the Unseen, we inadequacy some seek assurance of the Divine – the Unseen, we
tend to ask concerning Allah’s presence vis-à-vis ourselves. tend to ask concerning Allah’s presence vis-à-vis ourselves.
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It is important to note that this reply is reserved to those It is important to note that this reply is reserved to those
whom Allah referred to as His whom Allah referred to as His ‘IBAAD ‘IBAAD – “ slaves; – “ slaves;
bondsmen; servants; devotees; worshippers; “bondsmen; servants; devotees; worshippers; “
And the reply firstly is the firm and positive message, that : And the reply firstly is the firm and positive message, that :
Allah is Allah is QOREEBQOREEB
From the root word From the root word QURB - QORUBAQURB - QORUBA - - MAQRABAMAQRABA
QOREEBQOREEB etc. which contain significant meanings of : etc. which contain significant meanings of :
--“near; close; to be near; to come close; nearness; draw near; “near; close; to be near; to come close; nearness; draw near;
intimate relationship; kinship; etc.intimate relationship; kinship; etc.
It is in the sense of “It is in the sense of “close or nearnessclose or nearness” in metaphorical sense, to ” in metaphorical sense, to
avoid giving it anthropomorphic or idolatrous literal misinterpretation.avoid giving it anthropomorphic or idolatrous literal misinterpretation.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))
"(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon "(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon
Allah's attributes (Allah's attributes (SIFAATSIFAAT) and do not try ) and do not try
to think of (reality of) His Essence (to think of (reality of) His Essence (DZATDZAT).“).“
(Hadith reported by Abu-Shaykh – al Jami’ : 134 Risalah Tauhid)
And we Muslims are taught regarding our And we Muslims are taught regarding our AQEEDAHAQEEDAH : :
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A childhood riddle …..
WHICH IS CLOSER TO
YOU - THE MOON OR
THE GREAT WALL OF
CHINA?
‘‘Closeness’ may not be about physical Closeness’ may not be about physical distance but can be a matter of perception distance but can be a matter of perception
or conception in terms of its meaning or conception in terms of its meaning regarding relationshipregarding relationship
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“Surely We have created man, and We know the
promptings of his heart, (WA NAH-NU – AQ-ROBU)
and We are nearer (ILAI-HI) to him than even his
jugular vein (MIN – HAB-LIL – WA-REED).”
(Qur’an : Qaf: 50: 16)
Here is another verse : Allah SWT saysHere is another verse : Allah SWT says
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What is important for Muslims, is our conviction of Allah’s What is important for Muslims, is our conviction of Allah’s
Divine relationship to us as our Divine relationship to us as our ROBB ROBB (Lord; Sustainer; (Lord; Sustainer;
Cherisher); Who is intimately close to us; to Whom we are Cherisher); Who is intimately close to us; to Whom we are
connected at all times; Who is our connected at all times; Who is our WALIYYWALIYY (Guardian; (Guardian;
protector; Friend)protector; Friend)
““Allah is the Helper and Protector of those who believe in Allah is the Helper and Protector of those who believe in
Him: He brings them out of the depths of darkness into the Him: He brings them out of the depths of darkness into the
light.”light.”
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After assuring us of His nearness, the focus now is with the subject After assuring us of His nearness, the focus now is with the subject
of of DU’ADU’A (prayer; supplication). This highlight an important (prayer; supplication). This highlight an important
point, that the true satisfaction to the question asked, indeed is point, that the true satisfaction to the question asked, indeed is in our in our
connectionconnection, how to be intimate or (, how to be intimate or (TAQARRUBTAQARRUB) gaining closeness to ) gaining closeness to
Allah – the Unseen Divine, Who alone is God, having no partners nor Allah – the Unseen Divine, Who alone is God, having no partners nor
rival. rival.
Allah SWT assures us clearly also that He indeed responds to the Allah SWT assures us clearly also that He indeed responds to the
DU’ADU’A , using the term , using the term IJAABAH IJAABAH – meaning – meaning “answer(ing); “answer(ing);
reply(ing); response; fulfilment; granting (of request); etc.”reply(ing); response; fulfilment; granting (of request); etc.”
Yet, Allah SWT here also is guiding us with His stipulation for His Yet, Allah SWT here also is guiding us with His stipulation for His
servants as reminder that, they too must respond to His call or servants as reminder that, they too must respond to His call or
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Indeed Allah SWT always respond to whoever make Indeed Allah SWT always respond to whoever make DU’ADU’A to to
Him. Even when people who do not make Him. Even when people who do not make DU’ADU’A nor even believe in nor even believe in
Him too, Allah being Him too, Allah being AR-RAHMAAN AR-RAHMAAN - the Most Gracious - the Most Gracious
(Compassionate) , still bestows many favours and provide for their (Compassionate) , still bestows many favours and provide for their
wants and needs. Yet, their getting these do not mean they have wants and needs. Yet, their getting these do not mean they have
gained nearness to Allah but may even cause them gained nearness to Allah but may even cause them to gradually go to gradually go
further awayfurther away from His Mercy. This is termed from His Mercy. This is termed ISTIDRAJ.ISTIDRAJ.
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Indeed Allah SWT always respond to whoever make Indeed Allah SWT always respond to whoever make DU’ADU’A to to
Him. Even when people who do not make Him. Even when people who do not make DU’ADU’A nor even believe in nor even believe in
Him too, Allah being Him too, Allah being AR-RAHMAAN AR-RAHMAAN - the Most Gracious - the Most Gracious
(Compassionate) , still bestows many favours and provide for their (Compassionate) , still bestows many favours and provide for their
wants and needs. Yet, their getting these do not mean they have wants and needs. Yet, their getting these do not mean they have
gained nearness to Allah but may even cause them gained nearness to Allah but may even cause them to gradually go to gradually go
further awayfurther away from His Mercy. This is termed from His Mercy. This is termed ISTIDRAJ.ISTIDRAJ.
““Let not Let not the (uninhibited) free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers the (uninhibited) free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers
throughout the land throughout the land deceive youdeceive you. [It is but] a small enjoyment; then their . [It is but] a small enjoyment; then their
[final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”[final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197))
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Whereas, foremost endeavor for a Muslim is to seek nearness to Whereas, foremost endeavor for a Muslim is to seek nearness to
Allah and gain His Mercy and to please Allah (Allah and gain His Mercy and to please Allah (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).
Thus Allah stipulates Thus Allah stipulates IIMAN IIMAN (Believing; having Faith; ). (Believing; having Faith; ).
For even in supplicating, there are right and wrong way, thus Allah For even in supplicating, there are right and wrong way, thus Allah
wants us to be doing it in the right way (being guided) – wants us to be doing it in the right way (being guided) –
And the most important and crucial teaching of Islam is And the most important and crucial teaching of Islam is TAUTAUHHEEDEED
(Attestation to the Absolute Oneness of God) and therefore in making (Attestation to the Absolute Oneness of God) and therefore in making
DU’ADU’A with with IIMANIIMAN must entail avoidance of every forms of must entail avoidance of every forms of SHIRKSHIRK
(Association; setting up rivals or partners to Allah) – because (Association; setting up rivals or partners to Allah) – because DU’ADU’A is is
essential essential ‘IBAADAH.‘IBAADAH.
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AD-DU-’AA – MUAD-DU-’AA – MUKHKH--KHKHUL- ‘IBAA - DAA-TUL- ‘IBAA - DAA-T
““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-’AA – HU-WAL- ‘IBAA - DAA-TAD-DU-’AA – HU-WAL- ‘IBAA - DAA-T
““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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““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 iswhat my faith is, then [know that] I do not worship , then [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[that] I worship Allah alone, who shall cause you [all] , who shall cause you [all]
to die: for I have been bidden to be among those who to die: 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,] Hence, [O man,] set thy face steadfastly towards the set thy face steadfastly towards the
[true] faith, turning away from all that is false, and be not [true] faith, 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 that] if Allah should touch thee with And [know that] if Allah should touch thee with
misfortune, there is misfortune, there is none who could remove it save none who could remove it save
HimHim; and if He intends good for thee, there is ; and if He intends good for thee, there is none 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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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“And your Lord says: “(UD-’UU-NEE) Call on (supplicate) Me;
I will answer (ASTAJEEB) your (Prayer): But those who are
too arrogant (AS-TAK-BIRUUN) to serve Me (‘IBAA-DATI)
will surely find themselves in Hell in humiliation!"
(Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60)
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LAY-SA – SHAY-UN – AK-RA-MA – ‘ALAL-LAAHILAY-SA – SHAY-UN – AK-RA-MA – ‘ALAL-LAAHI‘‘AZ-ZA-WA-JAL-LA - MI-NAD-DU-’A – I AZ-ZA-WA-JAL-LA - MI-NAD-DU-’A – I
FIR – RA – FIR – RA – KHKHAA - IAA - I
““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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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“He (ALLAH) is (AL-HAYYU) the living (One): There is no
god but He: Call upon (supplicate to) Him (DU’A) giving
Him sincere (MUKHLISw) devotion (DEEN). Praise be to
Allah (AL-HAMDU-LILLAAHI) Lord (ROBB) of the Worlds!”
(Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 65)
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““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 been , and I have been
commanded to submit commanded to submit (ASLAM(ASLAM) to the Lord of the worlds."”) to the Lord of the worlds."”
((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 66Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 66))
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AD-DU-’AA – U - SILAA-AD-DU-’AA – U - SILAA-HHUL – MU’ – MEENUL – MU’ – MEENWA – ‘I –MAA-DUD – DEENWA – ‘I –MAA-DUD – DEEN
WA – NUU-RUS – SA-MAA-WAA-TI - WAL-ARWA – NUU-RUS – SA-MAA-WAA-TI - WAL-ARDWDW
““AD-DU’A (Supplication) is the weapon of the Believer, AD-DU’A (Supplication) is the weapon of the Believer,
the pillar of his Religion and light of the heaven and the pillar of his Religion and light of the heaven and
earth”earth”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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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 month of RamadhanRamadhan; last third f the night; just before dawn; the ; last third f the night; just before dawn; the
whole day of whole day of Jumu’ahJumu’ah (Friday); while one is (Friday); while one is fastingfasting; at times of ; at times of
breaking fastbreaking fast; between ; 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 ; when meeting the enemies in Jihadin Jihad; when it is ; when it is
rainingraining; before and after ; before and after SwolahSwolah; when ; when feeling calm feeling calm free from free from
satan’s entrapment; when satan’s entrapment; when looking upon the Ka’aba looking upon the Ka’aba in 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 (KhKhushu’ushu’) and with sense of distress, imploring ) and with sense of distress, imploring
and in need (and in need (TaTadhdharuaru’’) 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. rejected. Do not be hasty or be impatient but have complete trust in 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 HHamdalahamdalah and and SolawatSolawat and to close Du’a with and to close Du’a with
SolawatSolawat and and HHamdalahamdalah..
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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 SwSwOLAHOLAH. .
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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May Allah grant us all, and all our beloved family and May Allah grant us all, and all our beloved family and
companions, the success (companions, the success (TAUFIQTAUFIQ) and the Guidance ) and the Guidance
((HIDAAYAHIDAAYA) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and ) to attain to His Acceptance, Forgiveness and
Mercy (Mercy (RAHMAHRAHMAH) and gain His Pleasure () and gain His Pleasure (MARDHA-TILLAHMARDHA-TILLAH).).
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
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