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PREPARING FOR PREPARING FOR RAMADHAN” RAMADHAN” IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB” CLUB” DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 8 AUGUST 2010 8 AUGUST 2010 27 SHA’BAN 1431 (HIJRIYAH) 27 SHA’BAN 1431 (HIJRIYAH) @ GALAXY, GEYLANG @ GALAXY, GEYLANG AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 SURAH AL-BAQARAH:2: 183-185 SURAH AL-BAQARAH:2: 183-185

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Preparing for Ramadhan - reflection and reminders for Muslim converts (held at 'Mabuhay club' monthly gathering atr the Galaxy of Darul Arqam Singapore)

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““PREPARING FOR RAMADHAN”PREPARING FOR RAMADHAN”

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB”DARUL ARQAM SINGAPOREDARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE

BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILBY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 8 AUGUST 20108 AUGUST 2010 27 SHA’BAN 1431 (HIJRIYAH)27 SHA’BAN 1431 (HIJRIYAH) @ GALAXY, GEYLANG @ GALAXY, GEYLANG

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SURAH AL-BAQARAH:2: 183-185SURAH AL-BAQARAH:2: 183-185

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�ه� ف�هو� و�اج�ب� � ب � ال �و�اج�ب إ �م� ال �ت � ي ل� م�ا ال �ه� ف�هو� و�اج�ب�ك � ب � ال �و�اج�ب إ �م� ال �ت � ي ل� م�ا ال ك

““Every (knowledge and skill), for which an Every (knowledge and skill), for which an obligation cannot be fulfilled except by obligation cannot be fulfilled except by

(possessing) it (i.e. knowledge and skill), (possessing) it (i.e. knowledge and skill), its acquisition is (therefore) its acquisition is (therefore)

obligatory (obligatory (waajib waajib ).”).”

-A principle in Islamic jurisprudence.A principle in Islamic jurisprudence.

REGARDING OUR PURSUIT OF EDUCATION TOWARDS FULFILLING THAT WHICH HAS REGARDING OUR PURSUIT OF EDUCATION TOWARDS FULFILLING THAT WHICH HAS BEEN MADE AS RELIGIOUS OBLIGATION (BEEN MADE AS RELIGIOUS OBLIGATION (FARDH ‘AINFARDH ‘AIN) – CONSIDER:) – CONSIDER:

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"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN AND

WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-

((HADITH FROM OUR PROPHETHADITH FROM OUR PROPHET S.A.W S.A.W.).)

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””O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that ye may was prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn) self-restraint.―”(learn) self-restraint.―”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))

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�يكم �ب� ع�ل ت � ك وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل �ه�ا ي� �اأ �يكم ٱي �ب� ع�ل ت � ك وا �ذ�ين� ء�ام�ن ل �ه�ا ي� �اأ ٱي

�ذ�ين� م�ن ل �ب� ع�ل�ى ت �م�ا ك �ام ك ٱلص)ي �ذ�ين� م�ن ٱ ل �ب� ع�ل�ى ت �م�ا ك �ام ك ٱلص)ي ٱ�قون� �ت م ت �ك �ع�ل �ل�كم� ل �قون�ق�ب �ت م ت �ك �ع�ل �ل�كم� ل Refer to a Mushaf for the Qur’anic Arabic scriptق�ب

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“ “(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill (Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made or on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it (with up) from days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. hardship) is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more of his own free-will―it is better But he that will give more of his own free-will―it is better for him, and it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only for him, and it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.”knew.”

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” ”Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for Qur'an as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). So guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). So everyone of you who is present (at his home) during that everyone of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spent it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on month should spent it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by a journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by days later”days later”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))6

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WHAT IS THE OBLIGATORY FAST?WHAT IS THE OBLIGATORY FAST?

Fasting in Islam is amongst the forms of devotion that provides Muslim with necessary training in the exercise of self-denial, so that he may become truly “Muslim” - one who is able to submit himself to the will of Allah.

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WHAT IS THE OBLIGATORY FAST?WHAT IS THE OBLIGATORY FAST?

Month of Ramadhan was chosen by Allah for Month of Ramadhan was chosen by Allah for Muslims to observe the daily fasting – the whole Muslims to observe the daily fasting – the whole month.month.

Exceptions are those who are sick, on a journey, Exceptions are those who are sick, on a journey, the insane, infants etc.the insane, infants etc.

For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in other months – or if unable, then to feed the in other months – or if unable, then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom (poor or indigent as ransom (fid-yahfid-yah).).

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HOW TO HOW TO OBSERVE THE OBSERVE THE

FAST?FAST?

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HOW TO OBSERVE THE FAST?HOW TO OBSERVE THE FAST?

The rule of fasting begins with intention (The rule of fasting begins with intention (NiyyatNiyyat), to ), to be formulated on the night before the fast, in a be formulated on the night before the fast, in a language which one understands.language which one understands.

Basically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast Basically, one must be conscious or aware of the fast to be observed and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must to be observed and the reason for doing it (i.e. Must be for the sake of Allah s.w.t. As He commands). be for the sake of Allah s.w.t. As He commands). The, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is The, the intention formulated in the heart or mind is as:as:

“ “I resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) I resolve to fast tomorrow to observe the (fardh) obligatory Fast of Ramadhan this year, because of obligatory Fast of Ramadhan this year, because of (or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”(or for the sake of) Allah s.w.t.”

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HOW TO OBSERVE THE FAST?HOW TO OBSERVE THE FAST?

It is recommended (It is recommended (sunatsunat or or mandubmandub) for Muslims to ) for Muslims to have a meal before dawn called “have a meal before dawn called “SAHURSAHUR”.”.

The Fast begins from Dawn (The Fast begins from Dawn (FajrFajr//SubuhSubuh) until sunset ) until sunset ((MaghribMaghrib). During this period, the Muslim must ). During this period, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, sex, or any abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, sex, or any other acts which can nullify the Fast.other acts which can nullify the Fast.

The Fast ends with “The Fast ends with “IFTARIFTAR” (after the sun has sets ” (after the sun has sets i.e. at Maghrib time).i.e. at Maghrib time).

Thus, Thus, every Muslim must know the rulesevery Muslim must know the rules, as to what , as to what will nullify a Muslim’s fast. To wilfully nullify it will nullify a Muslim’s fast. To wilfully nullify it without without Shar’ieShar’ie justification, is forbidden.justification, is forbidden.

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THINGS THAT NULLIFY FASTING

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THINGS THAT NULLIFY FASTINGTHINGS THAT NULLIFY FASTING

Wilfully introducing any object or substance into any Wilfully introducing any object or substance into any openings of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or openings of the body. Deliberate eating, drinking or smoking, using suppository, etc.smoking, using suppository, etc.

Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomitting does Vomiting, if it is induced. Involuntary vomitting does not nullify the fast.not nullify the fast.

Emitting semen intentionally.Emitting semen intentionally.Engaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the Engaging in sexual intercourse (while fasting in the

day). This not only renders the fast void, but those day). This not only renders the fast void, but those committing this breach has to expiate it with a committing this breach has to expiate it with a penalty called “penalty called “KaffarahKaffarah”- either ”- either [1][1] free a slave; or free a slave; or [2] [2] fasting 2 months consecutively; or fasting 2 months consecutively; or [3][3] feed 60 feed 60 indigent (poor & needy) people.indigent (poor & needy) people.

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THINGS THAT NULLIFY FASTINGTHINGS THAT NULLIFY FASTING

Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or Becoming indisposed as a result of menstruation or post-natal bleeding (childbirth).post-natal bleeding (childbirth).

Becoming insane.Becoming insane.Loosing consciousness throughout the day.Loosing consciousness throughout the day.Become sick i.e. illness where one is advised by Become sick i.e. illness where one is advised by

physician, to avoid possible harm if fasting is to physician, to avoid possible harm if fasting is to continue.continue.

Commit apostasy (Commit apostasy (murtadmurtad) and then re-enter Islam.) and then re-enter Islam.NOTENOTE: : For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in For every fast missed, it is to be re-paid by fasting in

other months – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or other months – or if unable, e.g. Due to old age, pregnancy or lactating etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or lactating etc. then to feed the poor or indigent as ransom or alternative (alternative (fid-yahfid-yah). ).

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THINGS THAT NULLIFY FASTINGTHINGS THAT NULLIFY FASTING

NOTE:NOTE: Although by observing this basic rules, generally one Although by observing this basic rules, generally one

is said to have fasted (is said to have fasted (umumumum), yet Muslims must ), yet Muslims must aspire to a higher quality of Fasting – either:aspire to a higher quality of Fasting – either:

[1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those [1] The quality of Fasting of the Prophets and those Nearest to Allah (Nearest to Allah (al-Muqor-robeenal-Muqor-robeen ) – “most ) – “most specific” Fast (specific” Fast (khusus-al-khususkhusus-al-khusus))

or, if not then:or, if not then: [2] The “specific” Fast ([2] The “specific” Fast (khususkhusus) – i.e. to ensure while ) – i.e. to ensure while

fasting, every organs and limbs participate in fasting, every organs and limbs participate in abstaining from everything which Allah and His abstaining from everything which Allah and His Messenger has forbidden (Messenger has forbidden (haramharam).).

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” ” Allah intends every facility for you He does not want to Allah intends every facility for you He does not want to put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.” guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:185))

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LESSONS FROM LESSONS FROM FASTINGFASTING

�قون� �ت ت �ك �ع�ل م�ل“ “ .... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having .... that ye may (learn) self-restraint ( having

TAQWA – i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”TAQWA – i.e. state of consciousness of God).―”((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:183))

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LESSONS FROM LESSONS FROM FASTINGFASTINGTHE MOST IMPORTANT : – THE MOST IMPORTANT : –

MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEENMUT-TAQEEN ““ Begin with submission (Begin with submission (IslamIslam); ); exuding meaning of being faithful (exuding meaning of being faithful (iimaniiman);); inculcating righteous conduct (inculcating righteous conduct (IhsanIhsan); ); Inculcating sincerity Inculcating sincerity ((ikhlaswikhlasw);); Learn the essentials of striving (Learn the essentials of striving (jiHaadjiHaad);); patient perseverance (patient perseverance (SwobrSwobr); ); enhancing feeling of gratefulness (enhancing feeling of gratefulness (ShakurShakur);); Compassion for the poor & needy (Compassion for the poor & needy (RuhamahRuhamah););

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LESSONS FROM LESSONS FROM FASTINGFASTINGTHE MOST IMPORTANT : – THE MOST IMPORTANT : –

MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEENMUT-TAQEEN ““ Steadfastness and consistence (Steadfastness and consistence (istiqomahistiqomah);); Heightened remembrance of Allah (Heightened remembrance of Allah (Dzik-rullahDzik-rullah);); Purge and purify body and Soul (Purge and purify body and Soul (mutatohhireenmutatohhireen);); Learn the meaning of “to return & repentance” Learn the meaning of “to return & repentance”

((InaabahInaabah););

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LESSONS FROM LESSONS FROM FASTINGFASTINGTHE MOST IMPORTANT : – THE MOST IMPORTANT : –

MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MEANING OF HOW TO BE A “MUT-TAQEENMUT-TAQEEN ““ Increase interaction with and adherence to Al-Increase interaction with and adherence to Al-

Qur’an (Qur’an (tilaawah wa tadabburtilaawah wa tadabbur);); Increase in night devotions (Increase in night devotions (QiyaamQiyaam);); Reasserting and strengthening Islamic unity and Reasserting and strengthening Islamic unity and

brotherhood (brotherhood (ittihaad wa ukhuwwahittihaad wa ukhuwwah););

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EID-UL-FITREID-UL-FITR(Day of Celebration)(Day of Celebration)

�ه� � الل وا )ر �ب ك �ت �ع�د�ة� و�ل � ال وا �م�ل ك �ت �ه�و�ل � الل وا )ر �ب ك �ت �ع�د�ة� و�ل � ال وا �م�ل ك �ت و�ل

“ “ .. and that you complete the prescribed period, .. and that you complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Allah ...”and to glorify Allah ...”

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CELEBRATING THE ‘EID-UL-FITRCELEBRATING THE ‘EID-UL-FITR Pay the “Pay the “Zakaat-ul-FitraZakaat-ul-Fitra” for yourself and for those ” for yourself and for those

whom you are responsible for. This is ‘whom you are responsible for. This is ‘wajibwajib’ ’ (compulsory), to ensure the poor and needy has the (compulsory), to ensure the poor and needy has the means to celebrate, in as much as a condition for means to celebrate, in as much as a condition for Allah’s acceptance of our deeds (Allah’s acceptance of our deeds (‘‘amalamal) throughout ) throughout Ramadhan.Ramadhan.

Glorification of Allah “Glorification of Allah “TakbirTakbir” - inculcation of the ” - inculcation of the true meaning of celebration which is none other true meaning of celebration which is none other than expression of gratefulness (than expression of gratefulness (shakurshakur) to Allah ) to Allah s.w.t.s.w.t.

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CELEBRATING THE ‘EID-UL-FITRCELEBRATING THE ‘EID-UL-FITR Bathing in the morning ofBathing in the morning of ‘ ‘EidEid and partaking of food and partaking of food

after Dawn is recommended. So also to wear after Dawn is recommended. So also to wear beautiful or new clothes before setting out for a beautiful or new clothes before setting out for a special special Swolat- ul-Eid-ul-Fitr Swolat- ul-Eid-ul-Fitr prayer in open field or prayer in open field or mosques or community halls.mosques or community halls.

This prayer (This prayer (Swolat- ul-Eid-ul-FitrSwolat- ul-Eid-ul-Fitr): 2 ): 2 raka’at, sunnat raka’at, sunnat (recommended), in congregation (following an (recommended), in congregation (following an Imam); followed by a sermon by the Imam); followed by a sermon by the Imam/KhatibImam/Khatib..

Seeking renewal due to a strengthened Faith, by also Seeking renewal due to a strengthened Faith, by also reconciling and strengthening bonds of relationship reconciling and strengthening bonds of relationship with all. To uphold the lesson on self-restraint and with all. To uphold the lesson on self-restraint and God-consciousness (God-consciousness (TAQWATAQWA).).

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OUR DU’AOUR DU’Aق�ك� �ا و�ع�ل�ى ر�ز� �هم� ل�ك� صم�ن �لل ا�ت� �ن �ك� أ �ن �ا إ �ل� م�ن �ق�ب �ا ف�ت ن �ف�ط�ر� أ

�م� �ي �ع�ل �ع� ال م�ي ALLA-HUM-MA – LAKA- SwUM-NAA – WA- ‘-LAA – RIZ-QI-KAALLA-HUM-MA – LAKA- SwUM-NAA – WA- ‘-LAA – RIZ-QI-KAالس�AF-TwAR- NAA – FA-TA-QAB-BA-LA - MIN-NAA – IN-NAKAAF-TwAR- NAA – FA-TA-QAB-BA-LA - MIN-NAA – IN-NAKA

AN-TAS-SA-MEE- ‘UN – ‘A - LEEMAN-TAS-SA-MEE- ‘UN – ‘A - LEEM

““O Allah! For You we fast, and with Your provision O Allah! For You we fast, and with Your provision we break our fast; therefore accept (all acts of we break our fast; therefore accept (all acts of devotion) from us - for You (O Allah) Hears and devotion) from us - for You (O Allah) Hears and Knows (all things)”Knows (all things)”

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DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (al-Sajjadal-Sajjad))

WELCOMING RAMADHANWELCOMING RAMADHAN

A Tradition from a Salafus- Soleh & Ah-lil-Bayt –(the great grandson) of

Rasulillah Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

1. Praise belongs to Allah who guided us to His praiseand placed us among the people of praise,that we might be among the thankful for His beneficenceand that He might recompense us for thatwith the recompense of the good-doers!

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From “Sahifah-Sajjadiyah”From “Sahifah-Sajjadiyah”

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2. And praise belongs to Allah whoshowed favour to us through His religion,singled us out for His creed,and directed us onto the roads of His beneficence,in order that through His kindness we might travel upon themto His good pleasure,a praise which He will accept from usand through which He will be pleased with us!

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DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (al-Sajjadal-Sajjad))

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3. And praise belongs to Allah who appointed among those roads His month,the month of Ramadan,the month of fasting,the month of submission,the month of purity,the month of putting to test,the month of standing in prayer,in which the Qur'an was sent down as guidance to the people,and as clear signs of the Guidance and the Separator!

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DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (al-Sajjadal-Sajjad))

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4. He clarified its excellence over other monthsby the many sacred things and well-known excellencieswhich He placed therein,for He made unlawful in it what He declared lawful in othersto magnify it,He prohibited foods and drinks in itto honour it,and He appointed for it a clear time which He(majestic and mighty is He)allows not to be set forwardand accepts not to be placed behind.

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DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (al-Sajjadal-Sajjad))

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5. Then He made one of its nights surpass the nightsof a thousand monthsand named it the Night of Decree (Layla-tul-Qadr);in it the angels and the Spirit descendby the leave of their Lord upon every command,a peace - constant in blessingsuntil the rising of the dawnupon whomsoever He will of His servantsaccording to the decision He has made firm.

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DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (al-Sajjadal-Sajjad))

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6. O Allah,bless Muhammad and his Household,inspire uswith knowledge of its excellence,veneration of its inviolability,and caution against what Thou hast forbidden within it,and help us to fast in itby our restraining our limbsfrom acts of disobedience toward Theeand our employing themin that which pleases Thee,so that we lend not our ears to idle talkand hurry not with our eyes to diversion,

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DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (al-Sajjadal-Sajjad))

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7. we stretch not our hands toward the forbiddenand stride not with our feet toward the prohibited,our bellies hold only what Thou hast made lawfuland our tongues speak only what Thouhast exemplified,we undertake nothing but what brings close toThy rewardand pursue nothing but what protects fromThy punishment!Then rid all of that from the false show of the false showersand the fame seeking of the fame seekers,lest we associate therein anything with Theeor seek therein any object of desire but Thee!

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DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN DU’A OF IMAM ‘ALI IBN HUSSAIN ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (ZEIN-AL-’ABIDEEN (al-Sajjadal-Sajjad))

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8. O Allah,bless Muhammad and his Household,in it make us attendto the appointed moments of the five prayers withinthe bounds Thou hast set,the obligations Thou hast decreed,the duties Thou hast assigned,and the times Thou hast specified;

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9. and in the prayers make us alight in the station ofthe keepers of their stations,the guardians of their pillars,their performers in their times,as Thy servant and Thy messenger set down in his Sunna(Thy blessings be upon him and his Household)in their bowings, their prostrations, and all theirexcellent acts,with the most complete and ample ritual purityand the most evident and intense humility!

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10. Give us success in this month totighten our bonds of kin with devotion and gifts,attend to our neighbours with bestowal and giving,rid our possessions from claims,purify them through paying the alms,go back to him who has gone far from us,treat justly him who has wronged us,make peace with him who shows enmity toward us(except him who is regarded as an enemyin Thee and for Thee,for he is the enemy whom we will not befriend,the party whom we will not hold dear),

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11. and seek nearness to Thee through blameless workswhich will purify us from sinsand preserve us from renewing faults,so that none of Thy angels will bring for Theethe kinds of obedience and sorts ofnearness-seekingunless they be less than what we bring!

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12. O Allah, I ask Thee by the right of this monthand by the right of him who worships Thee within itfrom its beginning to the time of its passing,whether angel Thou hast brought nigh to Thee,prophet Thou hast sent,or righteous servant Thou hast singled out,that Thou bless Muhammad and his Household,make us worthy of the generosity Thou hast promisedThy friends,make incumbent for us what Thou hast made incumbentfor those who go to great lengths in obeying Thee,and place us in the ranks of thosewho deserve through Thy mercy the highest elevation!

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13. O Allah,bless Muhammad and his Household,turn us aside fromdeviation in professing Thy Unity,falling short in magnifying Thee,in Thy religion,blindness toward Thy path,heedlessness of Thy inviolability,and being deceived by Thy enemy, the accursed Satan!

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14. O Allah,bless Muhammad and his Household,and when in every night of this month's nightsThou hast neckswhich Thy pardon will releaseand Thy forgiveness disregard,place our necks among those necksand place us among the best folk and companionsof this our month!

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15. O Allah,bless Muhammad and his Household,efface our sinsalong with the effacing of its crescent moon,and make us pass forth from the ill effects of our actswith the passing of its days,until it leaves us behind,while within it Thou hast purified us of offensesand rid us of evil deeds!

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16. O Allah,bless Muhammad and his Household,and should we go off to one side in this month,set us aright;should we swerve,point us straight;and should Thy enemy Satan enwrap us,rescue us from him!

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17. O Allah,fill this month with our worship of Thee,adorn its times with our obedience toward Thee,help us during its daytime with its fast,and in its night with prayer and pleading toward Thee,humility toward Thee,and lowliness before Thee,so that its daytime may not bear witnessagainst our heedlessness,nor its night against our neglect!

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18. O Allah,make us like this in the other months and daysas long as Thou givest us life,and place us among Thy righteous servants,those who shall inherit Paradise,therein dwelling forever,those who give what they give,while their hearts quake,that they are returning to their Lord,those who vie in good works,outracing to them!

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19. O Allah,bless Muhammad and his Householdin every time, in all moments, and in every state,to the number that Thou hast blessed whomsoeverThou hast blessedand to multiples of all that, through multipleswhich none can count but Thee!Surely Thou art Accomplisher of what Thou desirest.

AA-MEEN YA ROB-BAL – ’AA-LA-MEEN !(Grant us these O Lord of all the worlds!)

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ك� ر�ض�اك� �ل أ �س� �ا ن �ن �هم� إ الل�ك� ت خ� �ك� م�ن� س� �عو�ذب �ة� و� ن ن �ج� و�ال

�ار� -ALLA-HUM-MA IN-NAA NAS-A-LU-KA RI- DwAA -KA WAL JAN-ALLA-HUM-MA IN-NAA NAS-A-LU-KA RI- DwAA -KA WAL JANو�النNATA, NATA,

WA-NA-’UU- DzU- BI-KA MIN SA-KHA-TI-KA WAN-NAAR WA-NA-’UU- DzU- BI-KA MIN SA-KHA-TI-KA WAN-NAAR

O Allah! We ask that You be pleased with us and O Allah! We ask that You be pleased with us and (grant us) the Paradise, and we seek refuge (in (grant us) the Paradise, and we seek refuge (in You) from Your wrath and the Hell-fire.”You) from Your wrath and the Hell-fire.”

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�ا مح�م�دPا ص�ل�ى �ه ع�ن ى الل ج�ز��م� م�اهو� ل �ه� و�س� �ه� و�آل �ي �ه ع�ل الل

ه ه�ل� JAZALLAA-HU ‘AN-NAA MUHAM-MADAN SWOL-LAL-LAAHU JAZALLAA-HU ‘AN-NAA MUHAM-MADAN SWOL-LAL-LAAHUأ

‘‘ALAY-HI WA- AA-LIHI WA-SAL-LA-MA – MAA HU-WA AH-LUHUALAY-HI WA- AA-LIHI WA-SAL-LA-MA – MAA HU-WA AH-LUHU

““(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, (May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and salutations of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance with what he deserves his family, in accordance with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”(in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”

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�ص�فون� ة� ع�م�ا ي لع�ز� ب) )ك� ر� ب Xن� ر� ـ بح� �ص�فون� ٱس ة� ع�م�ا ي لع�ز� ب) )ك� ر� ب Xن� ر� ـ بح� ٱس�ين� ل لمرس� Xم� ع�ل�ى �ـ ل �ين�ٱو�س� ل لمرس� Xم� ع�ل�ى �ـ ل ٱو�س�

�م�ين� Xل لع�ـ ب) �ه� ر� �ل لح�مد ل ٱو� �م�ين�ٱ Xل لع�ـ ب) �ه� ر� �ل لح�مد ل ٱو� ٱ ”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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