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ALLAH, IN THE NAME OF, THE MOST AFFECTIONATE,

THE MOST MERCIFUL

ASSALATO WASSALAMO ALAIKA YAA RASOOL ALLAH


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
WA ALAA AALIKA WA ASHAABIKA YAA HABEEB ALLAH
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

THE HOLY PROPHET Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, WHOEVER LOVES


MY SUNNAHS HAS LOVED ME, WHOEVER HAS LOVED ME WILL BE
WITH ME IN JANNAH. (Al Hadith)

BARKAAT
E
SHARIAT
(PART 2)

Compiled by:
HAFIZ O QARI MAULANA
MUHAMMAD SHAKIR ALI NOORIE
(Ameer Sunni Dawat E Islami)

PUBLISHED BY
MAKTAB E TAIBA, MARKAZ ISMAIL HABIB MASJID,
126 KAMBEKAR ST. MUMBAI 3

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Book Name: Barkaat e Shariat (Part 2).

Compilation: Maulana Muhammad Shakir Ali Noorie.

Translation: Hafiz Muhammed Salim Qadri Noorie, Canada.

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CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE
HAMD (PRAISE OF ALLAH TAALA)....................................................... 14
NAAT SHAREEF ........................................................................................ 15
DEDICATED TO: ......................................................................................... 16
ADMIRATION ............................................................................................. 17
AUTHORS PREFACE ................................................................................. 19
BARKAAT E SHARIAT AT A GLANCE ..................................................... 22

BLESSINGS OF BISMILLAAH ..............................................................23


EXCELLENCE OF BISMILLAAH............................................................ 23
KEY OF THE QURAN................................................................................. 23
ALL LAWFUL THINGS SHOULD BE STARTED ................................... 23
MEANS OF FORGIVENESS ........................................................................ 24
UNIQUE WAY TO BE FORGIVEN ............................................................. 24
CURE OF HAZRAT MOOSA ALAIHIS SALAAM .......................................... 25
SAFETY FROM RUIN .................................................................................. 25
IMPORTANT POINT................................................................................... 26
FREEDOM FROM DESTRUCTION ............................................................ 26
FREEDOM FROM HELLFIRE ..................................................................... 28
COMPLETE ABLUTION ............................................................................. 29
FAITH AND CLOSENESS TO A PROPHET ............................................... 29
REMEDY FOR A HEADACHE.................................................................... 30
POISON HAS NO EFFECT .......................................................................... 30
BISMILLAAH IS A VEIL .......................................................................... 31
I WILL SHOW YOU A VERSE ................................................................. 31
STRENGTH IN THE SEAS........................................................................... 32
THAT PERSON IS CURSED ........................................................................ 32
FINAL WILL................................................................................................. 33
THREE THOUSAND NAMES..................................................................... 33
FOUR RIVERS .............................................................................................. 33
WHY ALL LAWFUL THINGS SHOULD BEGIN ....................................... 34
NINETEEN LETTERS OF ............................................................................ 36
WEIGH SCALES .......................................................................................... 36
RECITE BISMILLAAH BEFORE EATING AND ................................. 37
POINTS TO NOTE REGARDING ............................................................... 39

EXCELLENCE OF RECITATION OF THE HOLY QURAN ...........40


ETIQUETTES OF RECITING THE QURAN .............................................. 41
STATUS ELEVATED TWO THOUSAND LEVELS .................................... 42
HOW MUCH SHOULD BE RECITED? ....................................................... 42
DIVIDING INTO SECTIONS AND RECITING .......................................... 43
CRYING DURING RECITATION ............................................................... 43
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RESPECTING AND OBEYING THE COMMANDS................................... 44
FOURTEEN VERSES OF PROSTRATION .................................................. 44
HOW SHOULD THE PROSTRATIONS...................................................... 45
WHEN SHOULD THE PROSTRATIONS ................................................... 45
WHEN SHOULD PROSTRATIONS NOT................................................... 45
BEGINNING RECITATION ........................................................................ 46
WHEN SHOULD TAOODH BE RECITED?............................................... 46
EXCELLENCE OF TAOODH ..................................................................... 46
POINTS TO NOTE REGARDING TAOODH ............................................ 47
HOW SHOULD RECITATION BE FINISHED? .......................................... 48
RECITING IN PRAYER (SALAAH) ............................................................ 48
RECITE IN A BEAUTIFUL VOICE .............................................................. 48
WARNING FOR UNDERESTIMATING THE REWARD .......................... 49
REWARD OF THE QURAN ....................................................................... 49
DIFFERENCE IN THE RECITATION ......................................................... 50
GLAD TIDINGS FOR THE UMMAH.......................................................... 51
CROWN OF LIGHT ..................................................................................... 51
BRIGHT FULL MOON................................................................................. 52
. BUT??? ................................................................................................. 52
SOMETHING TO PONDER! ....................................................................... 53
COMPANION OF THE GRAVE.................................................................. 53
INTERCESSION WILL BE ACCEPTED ...................................................... 54
STILL OF THE NIGHT ................................................................................. 55
LOOKING AT THE QURAN AND RECITING ..................................... 55
TREATMENT FOR HEARTS ....................................................................... 56
CLEANLINESS OF THE HEART ................................................................ 57
EARTH NOT ABLE TO EAT........................................................................ 59
PERFUMED FRAGRANCE ......................................................................... 59
RECITING IN A BEAUTIFUL VOICE ......................................................... 59
MEASURING STICK FOR A GOOD VOICE............................................... 60
SIGNS OF SORROW/SADNESS .................................................................. 61
SHOULD HAVE TEARS IN EYES ............................................................... 61
EMPTY HOUSE............................................................................................ 63
CALAMITIES REMOVED ........................................................................... 64
RESULT OF CARELESSNESS...................................................................... 64
EXCELLENCE OF SURAH FATIHAH........................................................ 65
EXCELLENCE OF SURAH BAQARA ......................................................... 66
EXCELLENCE OF AYAT UL KURSI ........................................................... 67
LAST TWO VERSES OF SURAH BAQARA ................................................ 68
EXCELLENCE OF SURAH KAHF .............................................................. 69
EXCELLENCE OF SURAH YASEEN .......................................................... 69
SURAH HAA-MEEM AND SURAH MUMIN........................................... 69

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EXCELLENCE OF SURAH DUKHAAN..................................................... 70
EXCELLENCE OF SURAH IKHLAAS ........................................................ 70

BENEFITS OF BLESSINGS (DUROOD).............................................72


BACKGROUND TO THE VERSE ................................................................ 73
FIRST POINT ................................................................................................ 74
SECOND POINT .......................................................................................... 75
REWARD FROM ALLAH TAALA............................................................. 76
WHY IS THE UMMAH ORDERED ............................................................. 77
WHY ARE ANGELS ORDERED ................................................................. 78
EXCELLENCE OF BLESSINGS IN LIGHT OF AHADITH......................... 79
RAISED STATUS.......................................................................................... 80
EXCELLENCE OF RECITING BLESSINGS ................................................ 82
GOLD PEN, SILVER INKPOT, LUMINOUS PAPER.................................. 83
RECITE BLESSINGS IN ABUNDANCE ON FRIDAYS .............................. 84
FORGIVEN BECAUSE OF RECITING ........................................................ 86
REWARD FOR RECITING BLESSINGS...................................................... 86
DETERMINING ABUNDANCE ............................................................. 89
PIOUS PEOPLE AND RECITING BLESSINGS........................................... 89
HONOURED WITH SEEING RASOOL ALLAH........................................ 91
A HUGE ANGEL.......................................................................................... 92
INTRODUCED IN THE HEAVENS ............................................................ 93
RASOOL ALLAHS PRESENT .................................................................... 94
MAY HE BE RUINED .................................................................................. 95
WHO IS THE MISER? .................................................................................. 96
DEPRIVED OF SEEING RASOOL ALLAH................................................. 97
FOUR THINGS ARE CRUEL ....................................................................... 98
STANDING OVER A ROTTEN CORPSE.................................................... 99
IN THE FIRE ............................................................................................... 100
HE IS PATHETIC ....................................................................................... 100
HE HAS NO RELATIONSHIP WITH ME ................................................. 100
RASOOL ALLAH IGNORING ONE ..................................................... 101
TONGUE BECAME MUTE........................................................................ 102
CLOSENESS TO ALLAH TAALA ............................................................ 102
REWARD EQUIVALENT TO 400 PILGRIMAGES ................................... 103
EACH HAIR SEEKS FORGIVENESS ........................................................ 104
BITTERNESS OF DEATH REMOVED ...................................................... 105
AGONIES OF DEATH ARE EASED.......................................................... 105
QUESTIONING IN THE GRAVE MADE EASIER.................................... 106
INHABITANTS OF THE GRAVEYARD FORGIVEN .............................. 107
HE CROSSED THE BRIDGE (PUL SIRAAT)............................................. 109
BLESSINGS ARE A MEANS OF FORGIVENESS ..................................... 111
SINS DESTROYED ..................................................................................... 113
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AN ANGELS FORGIVENESS................................................................... 113
DEBT WAS REPAID................................................................................... 115
FISH RECITING BLESSINGS .................................................................... 116
FREEDOM FROM HELL ........................................................................... 116
FREEDOM FROM BAD DEEDS ................................................................ 117
ESCAPE THE INTENSE THIRST ON THE ............................................... 117
RECITE BLESSINGS IN A LOUD VOICE ................................................. 118
BLESSINGS UPON HEARING THE NAME............................................. 118
SEEN IN A DREAM ................................................................................... 119
WILL CONTINUE RECEIVING REWARDS ............................................ 121
REWARD FOR WRITING ...................................................................... 121
BLESSED WITH SEEING RASOOL ALLAH ............................................ 122
A WRITERS FORGIVENESS..................................................................... 122
HAND BECAME ROTTEN........................................................................ 123
TONGUE CUT OFF.................................................................................... 123
THIS IS DISLIKED...................................................................................... 124
DO NOT BE ANNOYED............................................................................ 124
HOW WILL SUPPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED?...................................... 126
O PERFORMER OF PRAYERASK! ........................................................ 126
WINGS OF SUPPLICATIONS ................................................................... 127
OTHERWISE SUPPLICATIONS ARE RETURNED ................................. 127
HOW SHOULD BLESSINGS BE RECITED? ............................................. 128
LESS THAN A MOSQUITO ....................................................................... 128
RASOOL ALLAH PRESENT IN THE HEART .......................................... 129
TOTAL HUMILITY AND HUMBLENESS................................................ 129
REWARD OF RECITING BLESSINGS WITH ........................................... 130
ADDING THE WORD SAYYEDINA .................................................... 130
BETTER THAN ALL WORSHIPS.............................................................. 131
BETTER THAN REMEMBRANCE............................................................ 132
A PERFECT SPIRITUAL GUIDE ............................................................... 133
SHORTEST ROUTE ................................................................................... 133
LAPS ARE FILLED ..................................................................................... 133
AN INCIDENT ........................................................................................... 134
SEVENTY DOORS OF MERCY ................................................................. 134
BLESSINGS GUARD AGAINST BACKBITING ....................................... 135
HONOURED WITH SEEING RASOOL ALLAH...................................... 135
SAVED FROM DISASTER ......................................................................... 136
AN INSPIRING INCIDENT....................................................................... 136
NEEDS FULFILLED ................................................................................... 137
FORGIVEN BEFORE STANDING UP....................................................... 138
THE PEN WILL BREAK............................................................................. 138
REWARD FOR RECITING ........................................................................ 139

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WHAT IS THE MOST DESIRABLE TIME ................................................. 140
TAUGHT BY RASOOL ALLAH ................................................................ 141
NECESSARY GUIDANCE......................................................................... 143
SOME MORE BLESSINGS & THEIR BENEFITS ....................................... 143
DUROOD E RAZVIA ................................................................................. 143
EXCELLENCE AND BENEFITS OF .......................................................... 143
METHOD OF RECITING DUROOD E RAZVIA ...................................... 145
DUROOD E SHIFA SHAREEF .................................................................. 146
DUROOD E HALLIL MUSHKILAAT ....................................................... 146
DUROOD E KAMAALIYAH..................................................................... 147
DUROOD E SAAADAH ........................................................................... 148

INVITING TO GOOD / FORBIDDING FROM EVIL...................... 149


RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UMMAH .................................................... 150
HAZRAT LUQMANS ADVICE ............................................................... 151
YOU FORGOT YOURSELF? ...................................................................... 152
RESPONSIBILITY OF MUSLIM MEN AND WOMEN............................. 153
EVIL THINGS ......................................................................................... 154
VERY WEAK FAITH .................................................................................. 155
SINS WILL NOT BE RECORDED.............................................................. 156
MERCILESS RULER................................................................................... 157
THE SUPREME MARTYR ......................................................................... 157
COMPULSORY FOR A BELIEVER ........................................................... 158
CURSING AND SWEARING AT EACH OTHER..................................... 159
SUPPLICATION (DUA) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.............................. 160
CONTINUE ORDERING TO GOOD ........................................................ 161
BECOME PATIENT ................................................................................... 161
PARADISE IS DECORATED ..................................................................... 162
OCEANANDDROP IN THE OCEAN ............................................... 163
SUCCESSORS (CALIPHS) OF ALLAH TAALA ...................................... 163
SUPREME STRUGGLE .............................................................................. 164
MARRIED TO THREE HUNDRED ........................................................... 164
KEYS OF GOODNESS................................................................................ 165
ONE YEARS WORSHIP............................................................................ 166
EQUAL REWARD...................................................................................... 166
DEEDS OF FIFTY MUSLIMS ..................................................................... 167
THE BEST STRUGGLE (JIHAD) ................................................................ 167
RIGHTS OF THE PATHS ........................................................................... 167
GET RID OF EVIL....................................................................................... 168
PUNISHMENT TO ALL ............................................................................ 169
REASON FOR BEING CURSED ................................................................ 169
WHOLE CITY RUINED ............................................................................. 170
SINCERITY................................................................................................. 171
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ISLAMIC IDEALS ...................................................................................... 175
SELF SACRIFICE........................................................................................ 177
KNOWLEDGE ........................................................................................... 179
TO STUDY .................................................................................................. 181
DEEDS AND ACTIONS............................................................................. 181
GOOD COMPANY .................................................................................... 182
STEADFASTNESS...................................................................................... 183
LOVE OF RASOOL ALLAH ...................................................................... 184
STAY AWAY FROM THOSE WITH FALSE BELIEFS .............................. 187
BROTHERHOOD....................................................................................... 188
CHEERFUL & GOOD NATURED............................................................. 189
CONCERN FOR THE HEREAFTER.......................................................... 190
OBEDIENCE TO THE LEADER (AMEER) ............................................... 191
ADVICE OF PIOUS PEOPLE ..................................................................... 193
GOLDEN SAYINGS OF HAZRAT ALI .................................................... 193
IMAM E AZAM ABU HANIFAS PRICELESS PEARLS ......................... 194
SAYYEDINA GHAUTH E AZAM............................................................ 195
SOME REQUESTS ...................................................................................... 197

KNOWLEDGE & SCHOLARS ............................................................. 201


EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE ............................................................ 201
TEACHER TO MANKIND ........................................................................ 202
A GREAT TREASURE................................................................................ 203
GREATEST GRACE ................................................................................... 204
FEAR OF ALLAH TAALAAND SCHOLARS ...................................... 206
GRANT ME MORE KNOWLEDGE .......................................................... 206
STATUS OF THOSE WITH KNOWLEDGE .............................................. 207
KNOWLEDGE AND THE QURAN ......................................................... 208
EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE ............................................................ 209
THOSE WITH PATIENCE ......................................................................... 210
EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE ............................................................ 212
ALLAH TAALAS REWARD ................................................................... 212
LIFE OF ISLAM .......................................................................................... 213
BETTER THAN WORSHIP ........................................................................ 214
LEGACY OF THE PROPHETS ................................................................. 215
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE ............................................ 215
KNOWLEDGE AND KINGDOM.............................................................. 216
A BELIEVERS FRIEND ............................................................................. 216
EXCESSIVE KNOWLEDGE OR............................................................. 217
PATH TO PARADISE ................................................................................ 217
ONE WITH KNOWLEDGE DOES NOT DIE ............................................ 218
REASON FOR DISGRACE ........................................................................ 218
GAINING KNOWLEDGE FOR ONE MOMENT .................................. 219
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THE GREATEST WEALTH ....................................................................... 219
PARADISE SEARCHES FOR ..................................................................... 220
EXCELLENCE OF A STUDENT ................................................................ 220
THE PATH OF ALLAH TAALA .............................................................. 221
RESULT OF DENIAL ................................................................................. 222
COMPENSATION FOR SINS .................................................................... 224
HUNGER FOR KNOWLEDGE.................................................................. 224
SEARCHING FOR RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE....................................... 225
DEATH OF A MARTYR............................................................................. 226
LIVELIHOOD IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ........................................... 226
LIVING AMONGST THE DEAD .............................................................. 227
KNOWLEDGE AT ANY AGE ................................................................... 227
WITH THE PROPHETS ............................................................................. 228
CITY IN PARADISE ................................................................................... 228
HELL IS UNLAWFUL................................................................................ 228
EXCELLENCE OF SCHOLARS ................................................................. 229
ANGELS PROCLAMATION.................................................................... 229
MEETING RASOOL ALLAH .................................................................... 230
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SCHOLAR ................................................... 230
OR YOU WILL BE RUINED ................................................................... 230
FREEING A SLAVE WITH EACH STEP ................................................... 231
999 BLESSINGS .......................................................................................... 231
SCHOLARSLIGHT OF THE UMMAH.................................................. 232
RESPECTING THE SUCCESSORS ............................................................ 232
SUN (BRIGHTNESS) OF THE UMMAH................................................... 233
MANZIL E SHARAFAT ............................................................................ 233
STATUS CLOSE TO PROPHETS ALAIHIMUS SALAAM ............................ 234
TWO THINGS CAUSE DESTRUCTION ................................................... 235
LOOKING AT THE FACE IS WORSHIP ................................................... 235
MORE POWERFUL THAN SHAITAAN .................................................. 236
A LARGE SHARE....................................................................................... 236
ONE MISTAKE, TWO SINS....................................................................... 237
CONTINUOUS REWARDS IN THE GRAVE ........................................... 237
IS JEALOUSY PERMISSIBLE? ................................................................... 237
OBEDIENT ................................................................................................. 238
PUNISHMENT IS TAKEN AWAY ............................................................ 239
HEAVEN & EARTH DECORATED .......................................................... 239
WATER FROM THE POND OF KAUTHAR............................................. 240
TWO ENEMIES .......................................................................................... 241
IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE ........................................................... 242
RESPECT OF SCHOLARS ......................................................................... 243
NOT FROM MY UMMAH ......................................................................... 243

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RISK OF INFIDELITY ................................................................................ 244
HE IS A HYPOCRITE ................................................................................. 245
A SCHOLARANDAN ILLITERATE.................................................. 245
DISGRACE ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT ........................................... 246
RIGHTS OF A SCHOLAR .......................................................................... 247
WEAKENED HIS OWN FAITH ................................................................ 247
GREAT SINNER AND TRANSGRESSOR ................................................ 248
RAISED STATUS........................................................................................ 248
CONTEMPT OF A SCHOLARINFIDELITY.......................................... 249
DETACHMENT FROM SCHOLARS IS POISON ..................................... 249
SCHOLARS GATHERINGSWORSHIP................................................. 250
GARDENS OF PARADISE ........................................................................ 250
BETTER THAN A YEARS WORSHIP ....................................................... 251
THE BEST GATHERINGS ARE THE ........................................................ 251
COMPANY OF A SCHOLAR .................................................................... 252
SEVEN QUALITIES ................................................................................... 252
EIGHT TYPES OF PEOPLE ........................................................................ 253
HESITATION OF THE TONGUE DISAPPEARS...................................... 254
QURAN WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE ........................................................ 254
RASOOL ALLAH IN A GATHERING ...................................................... 255
HAZRAT LUQMANS ADVICE ............................................................... 255
COMPENSATION FOR 70 GATHERINGS............................................... 256
IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE EYES.................................... 256
KEY OF KNOWLEDGE ............................................................................. 256
WHO IS THE ORPHAN? ........................................................................... 257
MOMENTARY WEALTH...................................................................... 258
A CROWN .................................................................................................. 258
GOOD QUALITIES .................................................................................... 259
THE BEST WEALTH .................................................................................. 259
THIS IS CHARITY ...................................................................................... 260
KNOWLEDGE AND WEALTH ................................................................ 260
EXAMPLE OF KNOWLEDGE................................................................... 261
LIFE FOR A DEAD HEART ....................................................................... 262
KNOWLEDGE AFTER PROPHETHOOD ................................................ 262
TEACHING ILLITERATE ONES IS CHARITY......................................... 263
DEPRIVED OF BLESSINGS ....................................................................... 264
WHICH GATHERING IS BETTER? .......................................................... 264
WORDS OF WISDOM................................................................................ 265
SIX QUALITIES OF A BELIEVER .............................................................. 266
GO TO CHINA ....................................................................................... 266
BE GENTLE ................................................................................................ 267
OBTAINING KNOWLEDGE BETTER THAN PRAYER .......................... 268

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WHAT DEEDAT THE TIME OF DEATH? ............................................ 268
MOHADDITH E DEHLVIS PROCLAMATIONS .................................... 268
BUSINESSMEN LASHED.......................................................................... 269
KNOWLEDGE AND SCHOLARS............................................................. 270
WHAT IS MEANT BY KNOWLEDGE?..................................................... 270

REPENTANCE......................................................................................... 272
SINCERE REPENTANCE .......................................................................... 272
MERCY ON ONE WHO REPENTS ........................................................... 273
THAT IS NOT REPENTANCE .................................................................. 274
IT IS BETTER FOR YOU ............................................................................. 274
SOME ISSUES INVOLVING PREVIOUS UMMAHS ............................... 276
FOUR STAGES OF REPENTANCE ........................................................... 277
THOSE WHO REPENTED ..................................................................... 279
SEIZE THEM........................................................................................... 280
BY ALLAH! ................................................................................................ 281
HIS SLAVES REPENTANCE ..................................................................... 283
PUNISHMENT OR REPENTANCE? ................................................. 283
GOOD&EVIL! ..................................................................................... 284
NINE QUALITIES OF A BELIEVER .......................................................... 285
OUTPOURING OF MERCY....................................................................... 286
ALLAH TAALAS KINDNESS ................................................................. 288
REPENTANCE&SUCCESS ................................................................ 289
VICESVIRTUES ...................................................................................... 290
MEANING OF REPENTANCE (TAUBA)................................................. 291
CONDITIONS FOR REPENTANCE ......................................................... 295
EXCELLENCE OF REPENTANCE............................................................ 296
COMPASSIONATE ON THE SLAVES ..................................................... 296
A BELIEVERS REPENTANCE................................................................... 297
A BLACK DOT ON THE HEART .............................................................. 300
IN THE COURT OF ALLAH TAALA....................................................... 302
WHAT IS SINCERE REPENTANCE?........................................................ 302
THREE THINGS......................................................................................... 303
SIX CONDITIONS OF REPENTANCE ..................................................... 303
REGRETTING SINS ................................................................................... 304
SINS&PARADISE............................................................................... 305
WAITING FOR DEATH............................................................................. 305
MULTITUDE OF SINS ............................................................................... 306
REPENTANCE OF AN ETHIOPIAN ........................................................ 307
IBLEES GIVEN TIME ................................................................................. 307
4000 YEARS BEFORE ................................................................................. 308
TEARS FROM THE EYES........................................................................... 308
A PIECE OF THE EARTH .......................................................................... 309
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REPENTANCE NOT ACCEPTED............................................................. 309
HAZRAT UMAR CRIED .......................................................................... 310
REFLECTION ............................................................................................. 312
EIGHT DOORS OF PARADISE ................................................................. 312

EXCELLENCE OF THE MOSQUE ....................................................... 315


IMPORTANCE OF THE MOSQUE ........................................................... 315
THE GREATEST CRUELTY ...................................................................... 315
TESTIMONY TO FAITH ............................................................................ 316
ADORNMENT FOR THE MOSQUE ......................................................... 317
DEEDS RUINED ........................................................................................ 319
BELIEVERS AND BUILDING MOSQUES ................................................ 320
DEMOLISH THE MOSQUE ...................................................................... 321
ALLAH TAALAS MOSQUE,................................................................... 322
IMPORTANCE OF THE MOSQUE ........................................................... 323
THE BEST PLACE ...................................................................................... 323
HOUSE IN PARADISE .............................................................................. 325
REWARD FOR ATTENDING THE MOSQUE .......................................... 325
WARNING FOR NOT ATTENDING THE MOSQUE .............................. 326
GLAD TIDINGS OF PERFECT LIGHT...................................................... 327
GARDENS OF PARADISE ........................................................................ 327
REASON FOR BUILDING MOSQUES...................................................... 328
FORBIDDEN IN THE MOSQUE ............................................................... 329
WHOLE OF EARTH IS A MOSQUE.......................................................... 329
PRAYERS IN MASJID E NABVI ................................................................ 330
PRAYERS IN MASJID E AQSA ................................................................. 330
BRIGHTENING THE MOSQUE................................................................ 331
THE STATUS OF MOSQUES..................................................................... 332
CLEANLINESS OF THE MOSQUE ........................................................... 333
RESPECT OF THE MOSQUE..................................................................... 333
REWARD FOR GOING TO THE MOSQUE .............................................. 334
MORE REWARDS...................................................................................... 334
DEED TO TAKE YOU INTO PARADISE .................................................. 335
IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS .......................................................... 335
REWARD FOR BUILDING A MOSQUE................................................... 336
LOVED BY ALLAH TAALA..................................................................... 337
SEEKING FORGIVENESS ......................................................................... 337
ALLAH TAALAS PILGRIM .................................................................... 337
EXCELLENCE OF GOING TO THE MOSQUE......................................... 338
TEN REWARDS FOR EACH STEP ............................................................ 339
REWARDS ON EACH STEP...................................................................... 340
THE BEST METHOD ................................................................................. 341
IN ALLAH TAALAS PROTECTION ...................................................... 342
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70,000 ANGELS .......................................................................................... 342
SUPPLICATION (DUA) FOR ENTERING & ........................................... 343
IN THE SHADE OF ALLAH TAALA....................................................... 343
MOSQUES IN THE HOME........................................................................ 344
WARRIOR FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH TAALA.................................... 345
GOING TO THE MOSQUE IN DARKNESS.............................................. 346
WILL TESTIFY ........................................................................................ 346
HOW WILL THE HEART TURN? ............................................................. 346
WILL OBTAIN REWARDS ........................................................................ 346
ETIQUETTES OF THE MOSQUE .............................................................. 347
LOOKING FOR LOST THINGS................................................................. 347
HOW ABOUT BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS?.......................................... 348
EATING ONIONS & GARLIC? ............................................................. 348
RAW MEAT................................................................................................ 349
TALKING ABOUT WORLDLY THINGS? ................................................ 349
HOW ABOUT TALKING LOUDLY? ........................................................ 350
SIGNS OF A HYPOCRITE ......................................................................... 351
WORDS OF AALA HAZRAT ................................................................... 352
RESPECTING THE MOSQUE ................................................................... 353
PROHIBITED FROM TALKING LOUDLY ............................................... 353
PROHIBITED FROM SPITTING IN THE MOSQUE................................. 354
SOME ESSENTIAL POINTS ...................................................................... 355
SUPPLICATION (MUNAAJAAT) ............................................................ 358
SALUTATION (SALAAM) ........................................................................ 359
PUBLICATIONS OF: ................................................................................... 360
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES........................................................................... 361

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HAMD (PRAISE OF ALLAH TAALA)
By Sayyedi Aala Hazrat Alaihir Rahmah

Wohi Rab Hai Jis Ney Tujh Ko Hama Tan Karam Banaaya
Hamey Bheek Maangney Ko Tera Aastaan Bataaya
Tujhey Hamd Hai Khudaaya

Tumhi Haakim e Baraaya Tumhi Qasim e Ataaya


Tumhi Daafa e Balaaya Tumhi Shaafa e Khataaya
Koi Tum Saa Kaun Aaya

Woh Kunwaari Paak Maryam Woh Nafakhto Feehi Kaa Dum


Hai Ajab Nishaan e Aazam Magar Aamina Ka Jaaya
Wohi Sab Sey Afzal Aaya

Yahi Boley Sidra Waaley Chaman e Jahaan Key Thaaley


Sabhi Mey Ney Chaan Daaley Terey Paaye Ka Na Paaya
Tujhey Yak Ney Yak Banaaya

Fa-idha Faragta Fansab Yeh Milaa Hai Tujh Ko Mansab


Jo Gadaa Banaa Chukey Ab Utho Waqt e Bakhshish Aaya
Karoo Qismat E Ataaya

Arrey Aey Khudaa Key Bando! Koi Merey Dil Ko Dhoondho


Merey Paas Thaa Abhee To Abhee Kya Huwaa Khudaaya
Na Koi Gaya Na Aaya

Hamey Aey Raza Terey Dil Ka Pataa Chalaa Ba-Mushkil


Dar e Rozey Key Muqaabil Woh Hamey Nazar To Aaya
Yeh Na Pooch Kaisa Paaya

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NAAT SHAREEF
Arabic Verses by Maulana Muhammad Rafiuddin Ashrafi

Yaa Mustafa Maa Jitana Illa Lanaa Yaa Sayyedi,


Qad Nuwwirat Binooriqad Dunyaa Lanaa Yaa Sayyedi

Man Aasimuy Yaumal Qayamah Laysa Illal Mustafa,


Nahnu Nahtaaju Ilaykar Ham Lanaa Yaa Sayyedi

Inna Ra-aytu Aksa Nalayka Wajattu Raahatan,


Iw Wadata Qadmaka Qalbal Lanaa Yaa Sayyedi

Laysa Fee Man Hubbuka Al Laysa Imanul Lahu,


Minka Narjoo Hubbaka Farzuq Lanaa Yaa Sayyedi

Laysa Fid Dunyaa Famay Yarham Lanaa Illaa Siwaaka,


Anta Haadin Anta Shaafiul Lanaa Yaa Sayyedi

Alhubbu Hubbuka Yaa Nabi Qaala Taala Fil Kitabi,


Man Ahabba Bin Nabi Yuhbib Lanaa Yaa Sayyedi

Kaana Yas-aluka Rafiuddini Shay-al Lam Yazal,


Atina Alaa Raudatika Mautal Lanaa Yaa Sayyedi

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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil Kareem

DEDICATED TO:
Merey Ustad Maa Baap Bhai Bahen
Ehley Wild o Asheerat Pey Laakhon Salaam
I would like to dedicate this effort and this book to my parents,
whose upbringing and rearing has made me capable of this today.
In my childhood, my father used to take me to Huzoor
Mufti e Azam e Hind Alaihir Rahmah and Huzoor Mujahid e Millat
Alaihir Rahmah and would request these great personalities to make
supplications for me. At that time, I used to wonder why my
father used to take just me. Today, I realise that it is the blessings
and grace of these pious personalities that has made me capable
enough to complete this book. May Allah Taala shower blessings
and mercies on the grave of my beloved deceased father and may
He forgive him through the alms of the Mercy to all the Worlds
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Similarly, my mother, who worries about me every
moment of every day, persuades me to remain patient and
steadfast in the face of adversity, and encourages me to remain
busy in the service of this great religion. She stays up at nights and
supplicates for my success, health and wellness. All of these things
have enabled me to reach where I am today. It is true that the
supplications of parents for children have the same status as the
supplications of Prophets for their followers. May Allah Taala
keep her blessed shade above us and grant her a long, healthy life
so that I am able to continue this journey in the path of Islam and,
with her supplications, may I be able to brighten the flame of love
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in the hearts of people. O
my Lord! Have mercy on these both as they brought me up in my
childhood, Aameen.

Seeker of supplications,
MUHAMMAD SHAKIR ALI NOORIE
(Ameer- Sunni Dawat E Islami)

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ADMIRATION
By: Hazrat Allama Mufti Zubair Ahmad Barkati Misbahi
(Al Jamia Ghauthia, Mumbai 3)
Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil Kareem

From the time the world was created until the present time, there
have been many political, economical, and community
organisations that have been created. However, the world has
experienced that they have all been unsuccessful in giving people
spiritual benefit and peace of mind. Rather, the false practices and
flaws of these organisations have become so widespread that the
world is mired in the disgusting odour and stench of their
wrongdoings. Helpless humans are crying out for their spiritual
thirst to be quenched and for peace of mind and heart. They are
busily searching for a strong ally and a saviour that can help them
to obtain and achieve this.
As they come into the lap of Islam, after suffering
tremendously, they realise that this is where true peace is
available; this is where our thirst will be quenched. It is becoming
evidently clearer day-by-day that it is only Islam that can take the
poverty-stricken world away from ruination and take it towards
success and prosperity. It is only the teachings of Islam that can
instil in a person the fear of Allah Taala, the concept of the
Hereafter, the desire and anxiety to improve personally and to
help others to improve. In short, Islam gives a complete and
strong code of conduct in terms of worshipping the Lord and
relationships with each other. Where it gives its followers the
blueprint for obtaining worldly profits, it also provides rules for
how to deal with others and shows the way to obtain spiritual
benefits also. The wisdom of this great religion is such that all
possible doors that could be opened by tyrants were closed 1400
years ago, and it gave remedies and solutions to all problems even
before they were needed. That is why we are able to proclaim to
the world today that only Islam can provide help to the helpless
and can provide global peace and tranquillity. The condition is
that it must be enforced in the whole world. The strength,
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capacity, grandeur, beauty, majesty, might, and splendour of
Islam are only visible when its rules are followed and obeyed
totally; just as it is visible in certain places in the world today.
I do not need to explain the beauty, majesty, and grandeur
etc. of Islam to you as you have in your hands a complete and
detailed book as proof of its beauty. In it, the respected author,
Hazrat Allama Maulana Shakir Ali Noorie, has shed light on the
Islamic system in the light of the Quran and Ahadith.
It is necessary in this generation and in this day and age,
to strive and establish the Islamic system. It is with this glorious
aim in mind that the worldwide organisation, Sunni Dawat E
Islami, is constantly busy. The Ameer of this organisation, envoy
and ambassador of Islam, Hazrat Allama Maulana Hafiz o Qari
Muhammad Shakir Ali Noorie sensed the needs of the
community and the society and has dedicated his life to
preaching, propagating, and guiding people towards the religion
of truth. On the one hand, he is a king in the field of public
speaking, and on the other, he is a master author as well. The most
important point is that not only is he a warrior of the tongue, but
is also a warrior in respect to his character.
I have studied him and his habits very closely and
undoubtedly he is a very noble, modest, and courteous scholar
who practices what he preaches. His propagation efforts extend
from Asia to many countries of Europe, the Americas, Africa and
beyond. He is known all over the world as a beloved and popular
speaker and propagator.
May Allah Taala grant him a great reward and much
success in both worlds. To enable people to become well versed in
Islam and to remove misconceptions, he has written Barkaat E
Shariat as a medicine for the ailing world. May Allah Taala accept
this great book and grant it much success so that the aims of the
writer are fulfilled. May He grant the writer increased knowledge
and piety, and grant him more success day by day in his
propagation, his voice, and his mission, and may he grant Sunni
Dawat E Islami strength and solidarity, Aameen.

Faqeer e Barkati, Muhammad Zubair Barkati Misbahi.


10th Zil Qadah 1426 A.H.

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Assalato Wasallaamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

AUTHORS PREFACE
Alhamdo Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen Wassalato Wassalaamo
Alaa Sayyedil Mursaleen Wa Alaa Aalihee Wa Ashaabihit
Tayyibeenat TaahireenAmma Baad!

All praise is for Allah Taala! Through the blessings and grace of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, you currently have Barkaat e
Shariat part 2 in your hands, and it is a means of great joy and
happiness for me that this book is in your hands. May Allah Taala
guide us all to act upon the teachings of the Quran and Ahadith
through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Aameen.
Respected readers, you are all aware that all over the
world Muslims are being hunted, are facing attacks and are being
left behind on three different levels; education, politics and
character. This may be due to our own negligence or the planning
of others. Scholars, community leaders, philosophers etc. are all
busy in trying to find a way out of this desolation and misery.
May Allah Taala grant them all a great reward for this and may
He accept their efforts, Aameen.
One of the reasons for our backward status in these affairs
is that instead of safeguarding our characters and our religious
teachings, we think that imitating and copying our enemies will
grant us success. In reality, our success does not lie in imitating
others, rather it lies in obeying the orders of the Quran, obeying
the orders of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and
strengthening our relationship with the Holy Quran.
Our relationship with the Quran and Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is very weak, and we have been trapped in
a pit of despair. To create enthusiasm and a keenness to recite the
Quran and understand its orders; to save ourselves from
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blessed Sunnahs of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Barkaat e Shariat part 2 has been written, which is currently in
your hands. You can appreciate that it is not an easy task to put
together this book, which was written on thousands of pieces of
paper. However, Allah Taalas blessings, the grace of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and the blessed glance of Ghauth e
Azam, Khwaja e Ajmer and Imam Ahmad Raza Ridwanullahi Alaihim
Ajmaeen makes all difficult work easy and help is received from the
unseen.
All praise is for Allah Taala! The scholars of our
organisation, and my companions are included in this unseen
help, whom I must name to thank them for their help. Muhaqqiq e
Masail e Jadeedah, Hazrat Allama Mufti Nizamuddin Sahib Qibla
(Department Head, Al Jamia-tul-Ashrafiya), Hazrat Allama Mufti
Zubair Ahmed Barkati Misbahi, Hazrat Maulana Muhammad
Rafiuddin Ashrafi, Maulana Mazhar Hussein Aleemi, Maulana
Ijaz Saheb Razvi, Maulana Abul Hasan Noorie, Maulana Syed
Imranuddin Sahib, Maulana Abdullah Aazmi, etc who provided
tremendous help in correcting, editing and composing this book
in order for it to be worthy of being in your hands.
The attendant of the masses, Al Haaj Muhammad Usman
Zarodarwala and Al Haaj Muhammad Irfan Ibrahim Namakwala,
undertook the responsibility of publishing this book diligently
and thoroughly. They carried out their duties with great fervour
and enthusiasm in order to get this book into your hands. May
Allah Taala grant a great reward to all the aforementioned
companions according to His High Status and save them from all
forms of troubles and difficulties, Aameen.
All praise is for Allah Taala! People benefited greatly
from Barkaat e Shariat part 1, and it has been translated into four
languages. People gained the benefits of Barkaat e Shariat both
nationally and internationally. It is hoped that Barkaat e Shariat
part 2 is just as beneficial for the masses and becomes a means to
learn and gain the blessings of the Quran and Ahadith.
This Faqeer is well aware of his shortcomings and lack of
knowledge. I was not able to fulfil the rights of the topics that are
in the book, but it is a humble attempt by a weak slave of Allah
Taala whose aim is to propagate and teach this beautiful religion.

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Those with knowledge are humbly requested to correct
any mistakes in Barkaat e Shariat part 2 so that we are guided
accurately and the relevant corrections can be made in future
editions.
I supplicate to Allah Taala that He grants this book
acceptance through the blessings and alms of His beloved
bondmen, Aameen.

Dust at the feet of the Scholars and the Pious.


MUHAMMAD SHAKIR ALI NOORIE
(Ameer- Sunni Dawat E Islami)

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BARKAAT E SHARIAT AT A GLANCE
(PART 2)

BLESSINGS OF BISMILLAAH

EXCELLENCE OF THE HOLY QURAN

BENEFITS OF BLESSINGS (DUROOD)

INVITING TO GOOD/FORBIDDING FROM


EVIL

KNOWLEDGE AND SCHOLARS

REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS

RESPECT AND ETIQUETTES OF THE


MOSQUE

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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

BLESSINGS OF BISMILLAAH
EXCELLENCE OF BISMILLAAH
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem holds many qualities,
blessings and benefits. We are briefly mentioning some of the
qualities and beauties of Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem in
the light of the Quran and Ahadith in order for our brothers and
sisters to benefit from its blessings.

KEY OF THE QURAN


The Quran is the exalted book of Allah Taala. It is full of
blessings and its verses contain cures and remedies for believers.
Allah Taala has declared ten rewards for reciting each letter of the
Quran. The Holy Quran is the cure for all problems in this world
and the hereafter. The Holy Quran is a treasure of mercy. If we
want to reap the rewards of this treasure then, first of all, we need
to recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem with a sincere heart
and then open this book of treasures and obtain untold Mercies
and Bounties of the Lord.
Subhan Allah! When an exalted book like the Quran
should not be started without Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem, then how can we obtain the benefits of other lawful
things without reciting Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem at
the beginning?

ALL LAWFUL THINGS SHOULD BE STARTED


My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem should be recited before
commencing any lawful activity. The benefit of this is that if, Allah

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forbid, there is any defect or fault in that work, the blessings of
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem will remove that defect or
fault and Allah Taalas Mercy will shade the work and He will
bless the work. The reason for this is that when a slave does not
forget his Lord at the beginning of any work, how can the
Merciful Lord forsake His servant?
It is reported in a Hadith that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, The work that is not started with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem remains deficient and unfinished. Therefore
the person who wishes his work is completed correctly should
begin the work with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem.

MEANS OF FORGIVENESS
Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu reports that a person wrote
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem very beautifully and,
because of this, he was forgiven. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
regularly, but if we recite it eloquently and beautifully just once,
then this is a means of forgiveness. Therefore, whenever we recite
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, we should always recite it
in a beautiful and eloquent manner as it contains three blessed
names of Allah Taala. The first is the name Allah and the other
two are His blessed qualities Rahmaan and Raheem. To recite
these names with respect is to respect Allah Taala, and the heart
that respects Allah Taala is granted closeness to Allah Taala.

UNIQUE WAY TO BE FORGIVEN


Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, Whoever writes Bismillaah Hir
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Rahmaanir Raheem in a beautiful manner out of respect for
Allah Taala, then Allah Taala forgives that person. 2

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It is true: The Mercy of Allah Taala is looking for a reason to
forgive us
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Just contemplate! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
so concerned for us that he wants us to be forgiven by any
possible means. However, we are so neglectful that we do not pay
attention to the sayings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Alas! Today, we teach our children how to read and write
English, but we do not teach them to read or write the Quran. If
our children or we could read and write Arabic, then we would
act upon the aforementioned Hadith and try and obtain
forgiveness. According to the saying of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, if we write Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, Allah
Taala will forgive us, therefore, teach your children how to read
and write Arabic.

CURE OF HAZRAT MOOSA Alaihis Salaam


Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam was inflicted with an illness and was
in a lot of pain. He mentioned this to Allah Taala and was shown
a particular type of grass in the jungle. Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam
ate the grass and was cured by the Grace of Allah Taala.
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam was inflicted with this same
illness a second time. He went and ate the grass again, this time
however, the pain increased. Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam said to
Allah Taala, Oh my Lord, when I ate the grass the first time I
was cured, but this time my pain has increased. Allah Taala said,
The first time you ate it on my command and were cured. The
second time you went and ate it on your own and therefore, your
pain increased. Do you not know that the whole world is
poisonous and fatal and the remedy for it is My Name? 1

SAFETY FROM RUIN


It is reported that before Firaun (Pharaoh) claimed to be the Lord,
he had a palace built and ordered that Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem be written on the door. Later, he claimed to

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be the Lord and Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam was sent to him.
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam invited him to believe in and worship
the one true Lord, but after seeing his infidelity and polytheism,
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam said to Allah Taala, O Lord, I am
inviting him towards You time and again, but I see no goodness in
him. Allah Taala replied, O Moosa, maybe you want him
destroyed. O Moosa, you are looking at his infidelity but I am
looking at My Name that is on his door.

IMPORTANT POINT
Imam Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that the moral is that one
who writes Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem on his outer
door is free from ruination, even if he is a non-believer. What then
can the status of a Muslim be who keeps his heart alive during his
lifetime with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem? 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Many Muslims complain of troubles and worries but
they do not look for the reasons behind it. How sad it is that today
Muslims have nameplates on their front doors displaying their
names, but do not display nameplates with the Name of Allah
Taala on it.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should have Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
written in a beautiful manner and display it on our front doors
and Insha Allah, the home and the inhabitants of the home will be
safeguarded.

FREEDOM FROM DESTRUCTION


Hazrat Ali reports that Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Alaihi Wasallamsaid, When you face calamities, recite Bismillaah
Hir Rahmaanir RaheemLaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa
Billaahil Alliyyil Adheem as Allah Taala removes many
difficulties through this.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The biggest calamity is not shortage of wealth, but it is

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to be embroiled in sins. If you wish to stay away from calamities
and strife, then make it a habit to always recite Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Hazrat


Uthmaan bin Affan Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam about Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, This is one
of the Names of Allah Taala and the distance between
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and Allah Taalas Supreme
Name is the same as the distance between the dark part and the
white part of the eye. 1

It is reported that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam gave his


ring to Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Taala Anhu and told him to have
Laa Ilaaha Illal Laah engraved on it. It was engraved with
Laa Ilaha Illal Laahu Muhammadur Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam. When Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Taala Anhu
presented the ring to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he saw
Laa Ilaha Illal Laahu Muhammadur Rasool Allah, Abu Bakr
Siddique engraved on it. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
asked, What is the extra inscription for? Hazrat Abu Bakr
Radiallaho Taala Anhu replied, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, I did not like that your name was separated from the
Name of Allah Taala, but I did not tell the engraver to write Abu
Bakr Siddique on it as well.
Suddenly Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam arrived and said Ya
m a Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I wrote Abu Bakrs name
on the ring. The reason is that Abu Bakr did not like your blessed
name to be separated from the Name of Allah Taala and therefore
Allah Taala did not want Abu Bakrs name to be separated from
your blessed name. Subhan Allah!!
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said that a person
who picks up any paper that has Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem written on it off the ground out of respect is written
amongst the Truthful (Siddiqeen) people in the Sight of Allah

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Taala and the punishment of the parents of that person is
reduced. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If a piece of paper that contains the Name of Allah
Taala is picked up out of respect, the status of being amongst the
Truthful ones is obtained. Therefore, newspapers/magazines
containing the blessed name of Allah Taala should also be
respected. Wherever such a paper or poster is seen, immediately
pick it up and place it in a high, clean, respectful place or place it
with respect in the designated place in the Mosque.

FREEDOM FROM HELLFIRE


Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When a teacher says to his
student, Say Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem freedom from
Hellfire is written for the teacher, the student and the students
parents. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We give our children worldly knowledge today, which
will only help them in this world, not in the Hereafter. If we send
our children to the Mosque for Islamic knowledge, then the
blessings of the first word the child says gives us the glad tidings
of freedom from the fire of Hell. Therefore, focus your children
towards religious knowledge and look after your Hereafter.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We all know that the first time Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis
Salaam came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam with the
revelation from Allah Taala and said, Read (Iqra), Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, I will not read. However, when
Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam said, Read in the Name of your Lord
(Iqraa Bismi Rabbikal Ladhee Khalaq), Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam started reciting. We have made our habit quite
different, our priorities and mindset have changed. We have
forgotten the exalted manners and ways shown to us by our

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Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The result of this is that
we have become a forgotten lot and the world has forsaken us and
we are without any friend or ally.

COMPLETE ABLUTION
If a believer recites Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem before
commencing ablution (wudhu), the sins committed by those parts
of the body that are cleansed with water are destroyed and
washed away. The parts that are not washed are cleansed of sins
by the fountain of Mercy of Allah Taala.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Do you see the blessings of Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem? We should ensure that we recite Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem before ablution as well as when we wash
each part of the body. Insha Allah, Allah Taala will remove the
sins of the body through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam.

FAITH AND CLOSENESS TO A PROPHET


When Hud Hud told Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam about the
extravagance, lawlessness and infidelity of the Queen of Sheba
(Bilqees), Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam wrote a letter to her. He
invited her to Islam and to obey its commands. He started the
letter with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem. Queen Bilqees
mentioned this letter to those in her court and Allah Taala refers
to this in the Quran when He says,






The woman (Bilqees) said O chiefs undoubtedly there has been
cast a noble letter towards me. Undoubtedly, it is from Sulaiman
and it is by the name of Allah, the Most Affectionate,

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the Merciful. 1

Queen Bilqees treated the name of Allah Taala and the letter of
Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam with respect and Allah Taala
blessed her with faith and, after entering the court of Hazrat
Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam, He blessed her with closeness to His
Prophet.

REMEDY FOR A HEADACHE


Qaiser, the king of Rome, wrote to Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala
Anhu stating that he had a constant headache and asked for a
remedy. Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu sent him a cap (topi).
When the king would put that cap on, his headache would be
cured. When he would take it off, the headache would start again.
He was shocked at this and examined the cap and found a piece of
paper in the cap with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
written on it. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Illnesses that the greatest doctors have no cure for are
cured with the name of Allah Taala. If only our relationship with
the Quran was strong, we would cure our diseases and illnesses
with medicines and the words of Allah Taala, which is definitely
a remedy.
However, our faith is so weak that we trust the medicine
of doctors, but we do not have complete faith in the words of
Allah Ta'ala and that is why we do not see the effects of it. May
Allah Taala grant us all love of the Quran and guide us to
constantly recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, Aameen.

POISON HAS NO EFFECT


Someone said to Hazrat Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu that, You are
inviting us to Islam, but show us a sign so that we can accept
Islam. Hazrat Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked for some poison
and a glass of poison was presented to him. He took it in his hand,

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recited Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and drank it all.
With the Grace of Allah Taala, he stood up in full health. Upon
seeing this, the magicians said, This is the religion of truth. 1
Subhan Allah! What faith and belief in Allah Taala our
pious predecessors had! May Allah Taala grant us the same level
of faith and grant us their grace and blessings, Aameen.

BISMILLAAH IS A VEIL
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, Before the children of Adam take
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
their clothes off, if they recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem, then this will become a barrier/veil between their
private parts and the Jinns. Similarly the devilish eyes will not be
able to see their private parts.
The point being that if Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem is a veil between humans and worldly Jinns, then it is
also a given that it will be a veil between the believers and the
Angels of punishment on the Day of Judgement. 2
Subhan Allah! May Allah Taala guide us to recite it
constantly through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, Aameen.

I WILL SHOW YOU A VERSE


Hazrat Buraidah narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Before leaving the Mosque, I will tell
you a Surah or a Verse that has not been revealed to any Prophet
since Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam except to me.
The narrator reports that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam started to leave the Mosque and he followed Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The Prophet of Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam reached the door and had placed one foot outside the
Mosque and one foot was still in the Mosque. The narrator states
that he said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I am

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curious. What is that Verse or Surah that you mentioned earlier?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam turned his blessed face
towards him and said, What thing do you start recitation with in
prayer (Salaah)? I said, Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, That is the
thing that has been revealed only to me since Hazrat Sulaiman
Alaihis Salaam and not to any other Prophet. After this Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam left the Mosque. 1

STRENGTH IN THE SEAS


Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
when Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem was revealed, the
clouds raced to the east, the winds stopped, the seas gained
strength, the animals listened attentively, and the Heavens pelted
the devils with stones. Allah Taala swore oath on His Might and
Majesty and said, Whatever this is recited on will be blessed.
Subhan Allah! 2
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem at the beginning of all lawful activities and
guide us to obtain the maximum amount of blessings, Aameen.

THAT PERSON IS CURSED


Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz Radiallaho Taala Anhuma reports that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam passed by a place where there
was a piece of paper on the ground. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said to one of his Companions, What is written on it?
The person replied, Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem. Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Whoever did this is cursed
(meaning the person who threw the paper on the ground is
cursed). Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem should be given the
status and respect it deserves. 3

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The aforementioned Hadith clearly shows that one who
disrespects Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem is cursed.
Therefore, never place any paper with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem written on it on the ground. Rather, if you
see it on the ground, pick it up and give it the respect and place
that it deserves.

FINAL WILL
One person wrote Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and
asked that it be placed in his shroud when he dies. He was asked
what the benefit would be and he replied, On the Day of
Judgement I will say, O Allah you sent a book and started it with
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, therefore treat me according
to the beginning of your book and forgive me. 1

THREE THOUSAND NAMES


At the beginning of Tafseer e Kabeer, referring to Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem, it states that Allah Taala has 3000 Names.
Out of these, the Angels know 1000 names and 1000 names are
known only by the Prophets. Out of the remaining one thousand
names, three hundred are in the Old Testament (Taurah), three
hundred are in the Bible (Injeel), and three hundred are in the
Psalms (Zaboor). Ninety-Nine are in the Holy Quran and there is
one Name that is only known to Allah Taala. However, the
meanings of all three thousand Names are found in the three
Names that are found in Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
(Allah, Rahmaan and Raheem). Therefore, whoever remembers
Allah Taala with these three Names has remembered Him with
three thousand Names. 2

FOUR RIVERS

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The author of Roohul Bayaan has quoted a Hadith in relation to
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem. When Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam went on the Ascension (Meraj) and toured
Paradise, he saw four rivers. One was of water, one of milk, one of
sweet wine, and the fourth river was of honey. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam where the
rivers were coming from. Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam replied that
he did not know. Another Angel said, I will show you the spring
of these four rivers.
He took them to a place where there was a tree. Under the
tree, there was building that had a lock on the door. The four
springs were coming from under this building. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked for the door to be opened. The Angel
replied, I do not have the key for this lock, rather, you have it,
and that is Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
and touched the lock and the door opened. Upon entering the
building, it was seen that there were four pillars and on one pillar,
it said Bismil, on the second it said Allah, on the third it said
Rahmaan, and on the fourth it said Raheem. Water was coming
from the Meem in Bismil, milk was coming from the Haa in
Allah, sweet wine was coming from the Meem in Rahmaan
and honey was coming from the Meem in Raheem.
A voice said, O My Beloved, whoever recites
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem from your Ummah
(Followers) will be entitled to all four of these. 1

WHY ALL LAWFUL THINGS SHOULD BEGIN


WITH BISMILLAAH
1. The work that is started with goodness also ends in goodness.
As soon as a child is born, the call to prayer (Adhaan) is said
in its ear so that its life begins with the name of Allah Taala
and its life is safe and peaceful.

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2. A shopkeeper does not haggle too much over the price in the
first sale of the day, in order to ensure a smooth, profitable
day. In the same way, it is necessary for Muslims to begin all
lawful activities with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem so
that everything runs smoothly and reaches a safe conclusion.
3. A special mark or seal is placed on all government assets so
that a would-be thief would be fearful of stealing that item, as
stealing from the government is a form of treachery. In the
same way, Muslims should start all things with Bismillaah
Hir Rahmaanir Raheem as this will be the sign of Allah
Taala, and Satan, the thief, will not be able to interfere in it. It
is also reported in a Hadith that Satan becomes a partner in
any lawful work that is not started with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem. By reciting it, the work about to be
undertaken is safeguarded.
4. A person is kept with that which he mentions the most. If a
person always recites Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
then, Insha Allah, the Mercy of Allah Taala will be with him
in both worlds. A person spends all day doing lawful and
unlawful things. If he begins all lawful things with
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, then the remembrance
of Allah Taala will be on his lips all day long and therefore,
the Mercy of Allah Taala will be with him constantly.
However, it is not permissible (Haraam) to recite Bismillaah
Hir Rahmaanir Raheem before doing anything unlawful.
5. All things in this world are dangerous and poisonous for
mankind, as they make one forget about Allah Taala. The
remedy for this is the name of Allah Taala. The person who
begins all his work with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
will not forget Allah Taala at any point.
6. When a beggar goes to a rich person, he starts to praise him in
order to obtain some rewards. The rich person knows that this
poor person is praising him so that he may give him some
food or money etc. The poor person says, This person is very
generous. What he actually means is that If I say that, then
maybe he will become generous and give me some wealth or
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Taalas help in that work. Instead of asking directly for help,
he starts to praise Allah Taala. What he actually means is that
Through the blessings of this Name, it will bring success to
what I am about to begin, as You are the One that can grant
success. The Mercy of Allah Taala is pleased and He grants
the request of the person through the blessings of Bismillaah
Hir Rahmaanir Raheem. 1

It states in Tafseer e Azeezi that a friend of Allah Taala (Wali


Allah) left a request that Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
should be written on a paper and placed in his burial shroud.
When he was asked why he replied that, On the Day of
Judgement, this will be my certificate and through this, I will
beseech and seek the Mercy of Allah Taala.

NINETEEN LETTERS OF
BISMILLAAH HIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM
It is reported in Tafseer e Kabeer and in other books that
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem contains nineteen (19)
letters and there are also nineteen Angels of punishment in Hell. It
is hoped that with each letter that is recited, its blessings will
remove the punishment of each one of the nineteen Angels, one by
one. The second quality is that there are twenty-four hours in a
day, and the five prayers (Salaahs) cover approximately five
hours of the day, and the nineteen letters are there to shield us for
the other nineteen hours. If one recites Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem constantly, his whole day will be spent in
worship and his sins will be removed constantly. 2

WEIGH SCALES
The King of Madinah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said that, No
supplication is rejected that is started with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem.

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He further stated that, Undoubtedly, my Followers
(Ummah) will rise and proceed on the Day of Judgement with
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem on their lips and the weigh
scales will become heavy in their favour. The other Ummahs will
ask, What is the deed that is so heavy on the weigh scales of the
Ummah of Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? The other
Prophets will reply that, The book granted to the Followers of
Muhammed Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam begins with a word that
contains three Names of Allah Taala. If those three names are put
on one side of the scale and the bad deeds of all the people are put
on the other side, then the side with the three Names of Allah
Taala will be heavier. 1

RECITE BISMILLAAH BEFORE EATING AND


ENTERING THE HOME
Reciting Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem before entering the
home and before eating has been emphasised many times in the
sayings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The blessed
Beloved Prophet of Allah Taala Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The
food that does not have Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
recited on it becomes permissible (Halaal) for Satan. 2
In other words, if Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem is
not recited, then Satan becomes a partner in eating that food.
Hazrat Abu Ayyub Ansari Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that, We
were in the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and food
was served. At the beginning there were so many blessings in the
food that we had never seen blessings like it before (meaning a
little food was sufficient for many). However, later on, we noticed
that the blessings had disappeared. We asked Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam the reason for this and he said, When we
started eating we all recited Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
but then one person came and joined us and did not recite

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Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and just started eating.
Therefore, Satan also joined him in eating the food. 1
From this Hadith, we realise that even if one person from
a whole group of people forgets to recite Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem then the blessings are removed, and the
forgetfulness of this one person means that Satan joins in the meal.
Therefore, recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem in a loud
voice so that others hear it and are reminded to recite it.

Hazrat Jaabir narrates that Rasool Allah


Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, When a person recites Bismillaah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Hir Rahmaanir Raheem upon entering the home and before
eating, Satan says to himself You will not find any food here and
you will not be able to live here. However, if Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem is not recited upon entering the home, he
says to himself, You have found a home to stay in and if
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem is not recited before eating
then he says, You will get food in this home too. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If we are forgetful and do not recite Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem, then Satan enters our homes with all his
might and also eats our food, which results in no blessings in our
food or our homes. If we make it our habit to recite Bismillaah
Hir Rahmaanir Raheem, then our food will be blessed and our
homes will be blessed and free from the evils of Satan and his
army; and our property, wealth, possessions and sustenance will
be safe.

We must make it our habit to always recite Bismillaah Hir


Rahmaanir Raheem so that we can obtain the maximum amount
of blessings, and do not be forgetful of this otherwise Satan will be
our partner.

There are countless blessings and benefits of Bismillaah Hir


Rahmaanir Raheem. It is not possible to mention them all here. A
few have been mentioned so that our Islamic brothers and sisters

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can realise its importance and strive towards always
remembering to recite it and become rich with its blessings and
mercies. May Allah Taala accept our efforts through the alms of
His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and enable us all to
profit from it and make it a means of forgiveness for us, Aameen.

POINTS TO NOTE REGARDING


BISMILLAAH HIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem is a complete verse of the
Quran but is not part of the chapter (Surah) that it precedes. It
was revealed to separate the chapters from each other. That is why
it is recited quietly in prayer (Salaah). The Hafiz that is reciting the
whole Quran in Taraweeh prayers should recite it loudly with
any one chapter during the course of the month.
Begin each chapter with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
except for Surah Tauba. If a person is beginning recitation of
the Quran with Surah Tauba, then he should recite
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and then begin.
It is desirable to begin all lawful work with Bismillaah Hir
Rahmaanir Raheem. It is forbidden to begin unlawful work
with Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem. If a person recites
Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem and then drinks
alcohol, steals, backbites, lies etc, then there is a danger of
infidelity (Kufr). It is reported in Shaami that it is better not to
recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem before smoking a
pipe (Huqqa), or before eating any item that has a strong
odour (onions, garlic etc).
It is not allowed to recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir
Raheem when you are naked and in the bathroom.
When a person begins a Surah in Salaah, it is better
(Mustahab) to recite Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem
quietly.
There will be no blessings in the lawful work that is started
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When a deceased is lowered into the grave, those who are
lowering the body should recite, Bismillaahi Wa Alaa
Millati Rasoolil Laahi.

Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful


Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.

EXCELLENCE OF RECITATION OF
THE HOLY QURAN

Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil KareemAmma Baad!

Hazrat Aisha Siddiqua Radiallaho Taala Anha narrates that Rasool


Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The Quran is superior to all
things except Allah Taala. The superiority of the Quran over
other things is like Allah Taalas superiority over His creations.
One who respects the Quran has undoubtedly respected Allah
Taala, and one who disrespects it has not given any significance
or importance to Allah Taala. In the sight of Allah Taala,
respecting the Quran is a necessity just as respecting parents is a
requirement for children. The Quran will intercede in such a way
that its intercession will be accepted, and it is such an opponent
that its testimony and opposition will be heard. One who keeps
the Quran at the forefront and respects it will be led into Paradise
by the Quran, and the Quran will condemn one who neglects
and ignores it to Hell.
The bearers of the Quran (those who learn the Quran and
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Taala, and His Noor is their covering. One who has enmity for
students of the Quran undoubtedly has enmity for Allah Taala,
and one who is friends with them, is also a friend of Allah Taala.
Allah Taala says, O you who have the Quran! He is
inviting you to respect His book. Accept this invitation and He
will love you immensely and will make you accepted and beloved
amongst His slaves. Allah Taala removes the evils of society from
one who listens to the Quran. He removes the sufferings of the
Hereafter for one who recites the Quran. Undoubtedly, the
reward for listening to one verse of the Holy Quran is more than
a mountain of gold. The reward for reciting one verse of the
Quran is better than all that is under the skies. There is one
chapter in the Quran, which is called Exalted by Allah Taala.
One who memorises it, remembers it, and acts on its teachings is
called Honourable (Shareef). This chapter will intercede for
countless people on the Day of Judgement, and this chapter is
Surah Yaseen.

ETIQUETTES OF RECITING THE QURAN


The one reciting should sit respectfully with head lowered, just as
one would sit in front of ones teacher, and sit facing the Qibla. The
most reward is obtained by reciting the Quran whilst standing in
prayer (Salaah) in a Mosque. To lie down and recite from memory
is also rewarded, but to a lesser degree.

Allah Taala says,










Who remembers Allah standing and sitting and lying on their
sides, and contemplate in the creation of Heavens and earth... 1

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! In
this verse, reciting in all three positions is praised. However, those
who remember Allah Taala standing are mentioned first, then
those who remember Him sitting and those who remember Him
lying down are mentioned at the end.
Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu stated, One who stands
and recites the Quran in prayer receives 100 rewards for each
letter. One who sits and recites receives 50 rewards for each letter
recited. One who recites out of prayer (Salaah) with ablution
receives 25 rewards for each letter he recites. One who recites out
of prayer without ablution receives 10 rewards for each letter
recited. Reciting whilst looking at the Quran is better than
reciting it off by heart from memory. This is because to hold the
Quran, to kiss it, and to look at it are all rewarded as well. The
benefits of reciting the Quran whilst looking at it will be
mentioned in due course but two narrations are being mentioned
here.

STATUS ELEVATED TWO THOUSAND LEVELS


Tibraani has mentioned in Muazzam and Baihiqi in Shab ul
Iman that Hazrat Awas Thaqfi Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrated that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, To recite the Quran
from memory raises the recitors status by 1000 levels. To recite it
by looking at it raises the status by 2000 levels.
In another Hadith, it states that, Looking at and reciting
the Quran holds the same superiority over reciting it from
memory as compulsory (Fardh) acts have over voluntary (Nafl)
acts.

HOW MUCH SHOULD BE RECITED?


The various Companions and our pious predecessors recited the
Quran at different speeds and completed recitation of the Quran
in different time frames. Some would recite the whole Quran in
one day, some would recite two Qurans in a day and some would
recite three Qurans in a single day. Some others would take one
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public and the masses, to complete it in less than three days is
against the etiquettes of reciting the Holy Quran. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, One who finishes the Quran in less
than three days has not understood it.
This Hadith means that one who recites the Quran in less
than three days will not understand it. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam has mentioned the position of most people. However,
there are those special servants of Allah Taala, Friends of Allah
Taala, whose status is exalted; they would complete the recitation
of the Quran in a shorter time frame in such a way that not only
would they recite it correctly, but would understand its meaning
completely; and would remember it in their hearts as well. It is
reported that Imam e Azam Abu Hanifa Radiallaho Taala Anhu used
to recite the whole Quran in one night and would solve complex
religious issues based on what he had recited; this is one of his
miracles. Some would complete it in ten days and some would
complete it in seven days. This was the habit and practice of most
of the Companions and the pious predecessors.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Try to complete the Holy Quran once a week and Insha
Allah, your heart will be peaceful and full of tranquillity.

DIVIDING INTO SECTIONS AND RECITING


One who is able to complete the Quran in one week should
divide it into seven sections. This is the way (Sunnah) of the
Companions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. It is reported
that Hazrat Uthmaan Radiallaho Taala Anhu would begin the Quran
on Friday (the night before Friday) and recite from the beginning
to Surah Maaidah. On Saturday, he would recite from Surah
Anaam to Surah Hud. On Sunday, he would recite from Surah
Yusuf to Surah Maryam. Monday, from Surah Taa-Haa to Surah
Qasas would be recited. On Tuesday, he would recite from Surah
Ankabut to Surah Suaad. On Wednesday, from Surah Zumar to
Surah Rahmaan was recited. He would complete the Quran on
Thursday by reciting from Surah Waaqiyaat to Surah Naas.

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It is better (Mustahab) to cry whilst reciting the Holy Quran.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Recite the Quran and
cry whilst you are reciting. If you are not able to cry then look as
though you are crying. 1
Allah Taala says,



And they fall down on their faces weeping 2
Bukhari and Muslim narrate that Hazrat Ibn Masood Radiallaho
Taala Anhu was reciting the Quran in the court of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams
blessed eyes were full of tears. 3
May Allah Taala, through the alms of His Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, give us the guidance to shed tears
whilst reciting the blessed Quran, Aameen.

RESPECTING AND OBEYING THE COMMANDS


OF THE VERSES
When you recite a verse of prostration (Ayah e Sajdah), you must
prostrate. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When the son
of Adam recites a verse of prostration and prostrates, Satan cries
and runs away, and screams, I am ruined.
In one other narration, it states that he (Satan) says, I am
ruined; the son of Adam was ordered to prostrate, he obeyed and
obtained Paradise. I was ordered to prostrate, I refused, and my
share is the fire of Hell. 4

FOURTEEN VERSES OF PROSTRATION


The following chapters contain verses of prostration. There are
fourteen (14) verses of prostration in the Holy Quran:

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1. Araaf. 2. Raad. 3. Nahl. 4. Bani Israel.
5. Maryam. 6. Hajj. 7. Furqan. 8. Naml.
9. Sajdah. 10. Suaad. 11. Haa-Meem Sajdah.
12. Najm. 13. Inshiqaaq. 14. Alaq

If you recite or hear a verse of prostration, you should prostrate


immediately. If, for some reason, you are not able to prostrate at
that time, then recite the following verse and perform the
prostration as soon as you are able to: Saminaa Wa Atanaa
Ghufraa-naka Rabbana Wa Ilaykal Maseer.

HOW SHOULD THE PROSTRATIONS


BE PERFORMED?
This is the prostration that becomes necessary upon reciting or
hearing a verse of prostration. The Sunnah way to perform it is to
stand and say Allahu Akbar as you go into prostration. Recite
Subhana Rabbiyal Alaa at least three (3) times and then say
Allahu Akbar and stand.

WHEN SHOULD THE PROSTRATIONS


BE PERFORMED?
The conditions and rules for performing a prostration are the
same as performing Salaah except for Takbeer e Tahreema (the
first Allahu Akbar when we raise our hands and fold them). In
other words, you must be clean, face the Qibla, make intention,
cover the parts of the body that must be covered and it must be a
time when it is allowed to perform prayer.

Point: If a verse of prostration is recited in prayer (Salaah), then it


is necessary (Wajib) to perform the prostration immediately whilst
performing prayer.

WHEN SHOULD PROSTRATIONS NOT


BE PERFORMED?
It is forbidden to perform prostration at sunrise, sunset and at
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verse of prostration at these times, they should wait until this time
has passed before performing the prostration.

BEGINNING RECITATION
Begin recitation with Aoodhu Billaahi Minash Shaytaanir
Rajeem (Taoodh), and it is better (Mustahab) to follow that with
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem (Tasmiyah).

WHEN SHOULD TAOODH BE RECITED?


Aoodhu Billaahi Minash Shaytaanir Rajeem
Translation: Allahs refuge I seek from Satan, the rejected one.
We are ordered to recite this before beginning the recitation of the
Holy Quran.

Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran,





Then when you recite Quran, ask refuge of Allah from the devil
(Satan) the rejected one. 1

We are ordered to recite Aoodhu Billaahi Minash Shaytaanir


Rajeem before beginning recitation as it grants us the protection
of Allah Taala and frees us from the deceptions of Satan. Those
people who suffer from the evil whisperings of Satan should recite
it constantly.

EXCELLENCE OF TAOODH
Hazrat Imam Hussein Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that if a person
recites, Aoodhu Billaahi Minash Shaytaanir Rajeem with

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presence of mind and heart, Allah Taala places three hundred
veils between the recitor and Satan. 1

It is stated in Bustanul Tafasir that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi


Wasallam said, If a person recites Aoodhu Billaahi Minash
Shaytaanir Rajeem ten times daily, Allah Taala appoints an
Angel who protects that person from Satan. 2

In another Hadith, it is reported that a person was very angry and


he was foaming at the mouth. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, If this person recites Aoodhu Billaahi Minash Shaytaanir
Rajeem then this anger will leave him.

POINTS TO NOTE REGARDING TAOODH


It is Sunnah to recite Taoodh before beginning recitation.
When a student recites the Quran or any religious book to his
teacher, it is Sunnah to recite Aoodhu Billaahi Minash
Shaytaanir Rajeem quietly.
It is Sunnah in prayer (Salaah) for the Imam, followers and
also if you are praying alone to recite Aoodhu Billaahi
Minash Shaytaanir Rajeem quietly after reciting the
Thana. 3
Because Satan is the enemy of Allah Taala, enemy of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and the enemy of all those with
faith, it should be our habit to always show our disgust
towards him.
The Quran does not refer to the name Azaazeel (name of
Satan). It refers to him as Satan, accursed, and rejected
etc. This shows that to openly scorn and insult the enemies of
Allah Taala and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
according to the Quran.

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HOW SHOULD RECITATION BE FINISHED?
When you finish reciting you should say the following words,
Sada-qallaahu Wa Ballaga Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Allaahum-man Fanaa Bihee Wa Baarik Lanaa Feeh. Alhamdu
Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen. Wa Astaghfirul Laahul Hayyul
Qayyoom.
Translation: Allah Taala has said the truth. And Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has preached it. (Meaning he gave it to us
safely and perfectly). O Allah! Give us profit from it and place
blessings in it for us. All praise and glory is for Allah Taala who is
the Lord of all the worlds and I seek forgiveness from Allah
Taala, the Living, and Sustainer of all.

RECITING IN PRAYER (SALAAH)


It is compulsory (Waajib) to recite loud enough so that you are
able to hear the recitation with your own ears. It is also necessary
to recite in this manner in the silent prayers (Zuhr, Asr). If it is not
recited in such a manner, then the prayer (Salaah) will not count.
In Fajr, Maghrib and Isha prayers, it is better to recite in such a
manner that others can hear the recitation also. If these prayers are
being prayed in congregation (Jamaat), then it is necessary
(Waajib) for the Imam to recite in such a manner that at least some
of the people in the first row are able to hear his recitation.

RECITE IN A BEAUTIFUL VOICE


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has stated, Decorate the
Quran with beautiful voices. It is reported that one night Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was waiting for Hazrat Aisha
Siddiqua Radiallaho Taala Anha. She arrived late and Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked her the reason for being late. The
Mother of all believers Radiallaho Taala Anha replied, Yaa Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I was listening to someone reciting
the Quran. I have not heard anyone recite it better. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam got up, and went and listened to the
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Saalim, the master of Abu Huzaifa. All glory and praise is for
Allah Taala who created such people in my Ummah.

One time, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam heard the recitation
of Hazrat Moosa Radiallaho Taala Anhu and remarked, He has been
given a share in the beautiful voices given to the people of David
(Dawood). 1
When Hazrat Moosa Radiallaho Taala Anhu heard about this
praise, he came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and said,
Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, If I knew that you were
listening, I would have recited it more beautifully in an even
better voice. 2
WARNING FOR UNDERESTIMATING THE REWARD
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, One who recites the
Quran and then thinks that someone else received more reward
than him, such a person has definitely taken lightly something
that has been made very exalted by Allah Taala. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There is so much reward for recitation of the Quran as
the aforementioned Hadith shows, and this Hadith strictly warns
people not to think that the recitation of the Quran is of no value
or reward. The fact is that Allah Taala will give a great reward for
reciting the Quran. May Allah Taala protect us from thinking
that the recitation of the Quran is of little value and may He grant
us the intercession of the Holy Quran, Aameen.

REWARD OF THE QURAN


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The Protector of the Quran
will come on the Day of Judgement and the Quran will say, O
Lord, decorate him. Therefore, he will have a crown of respect
and grandeur placed on his head. The Quran will say again, O

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Allah! Grant him more. He will be clothed in the clothing of
honour and dignity. Then the Quran will say, O Lord, be pleased
with him. The Protector of the Quran will be told, Recite the
Quran and ascend through the levels of Paradise. He will begin
to recite and with each verse that he recites, he will rise higher and
higher. 1
On the Day of Judgement, the Protector of the Quran,
(meaning one who respects the Quran, recites it, studies it,
understands and obeys its meanings and commands), will be
blessed with the intercession of the Quran and will have a crown
and clothing of honour, dignity and respect. They will be told to
climb to the highest level of Paradise. In another narration, it
states that their status will be raised by one level with each verse
that they recite.

DIFFERENCE IN THE RECITATION


OF A BELIEVER & A HYPOCRITE
Hazrat Abu Moosa Ashari Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The believer who
recites the Quran is like an Utarajjah, whose smell is pure and
beautiful and its taste is delicious. The believer who does not
recite the Quran is like a date, which has no smell but tastes very
sweet. The hypocrite who recites the Quran is like a flower that
smells nice but tastes bitter. The hypocrite who does not recite the
Quran is like a wild flower that has no smell and tastes bitter. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Utarajjah is a very beautiful and unique fruit. The
Hadith refers to the believer who recites the Quran as similar to
an Utarrajjah fruit. Allama Ainee Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that
this is the best and the most unique fruit of all. There are many
reasons for this: it is a collection of all that is liked and cherished;
it has many qualities, for example, it is big and beautiful; it is soft
and tender to touch. Its colour is such that one is filled with joy
just by looking at it. Even before biting it, one is eager to taste it; it

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fills the eaters appetite, satisfies him, helps in the digestion, and
has a beautiful taste and smell. It is beautiful and soothing to four
of the five senses: seeing, tasting, touching, and smelling. There
are many other qualities that can be found in books of medicines
and cures. 1

GLAD TIDINGS FOR THE UMMAH


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Without doubt, 1000 years
before creating the Heavens and the earth, Allah Taala recited
Surah TaHa and Surah Yaseen. When the Angels heard it, they
said, Glad tidings to the Ummah that will receive the Quran.
May those hearts that memorise the Quran be beautiful and
protected. Good news to those tongues that will recite the words
of the Quran. 2
Hazrat Allama Mulla Ali Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
writes that Allah Taala reciting the Quran means that He made it
evident and declared the reward for it. This Hadith not only
proves the excellence of the Quran, but also proves the
superiority of the followers of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
One thousand years before the earth was created, the Angels
congratulated the Ummah that was going to receive the Quran,
gave glad tidings to those who memorise it, and gave good news
to the tongues that recite it.
Subhan Allah! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has
bestowed countless blessings and favours on us, and through him,
Angels and the Heavenly creations are envious of this Ummah.

CROWN OF LIGHT
Hazrat Buraidah Radiallaho Taala Anhunarrates that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If one recites the Quran, acquires its
knowledge, and acts upon its orders, that persons parents will
have a crown of light placed upon their heads. The brightness of

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the crown will be like the sun. The parents will be dressed in
clothing of unimaginable value. They will ask why they are being
treated with such great respect and they will be told, It is due to
your child reciting the Quran. 1
Those parents are very fortunate whose children recite the
Quran and act upon its teachings and their reward will be an
exalted position on the Day of Judgement.

BRIGHT FULL MOON


Tibrani has reported from Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who teaches
his child the Quran and he ponders and reflects on it, will have all
his previous and future sins forgiven. Allah Taala will raise the
person who teaches his child about the verses of the Quran like
the full moon on the Day of Judgement. The child will be told to
recite the Quran, and with each verse the parents status will be
raised and will keep rising as long as the child keeps reciting. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The parents of those children who learn the Quran and
act upon its teachings will have such a bright crown placed on
their heads that if it was to be placed on the earth, we would not
be able to withstand its brightness. They will be dressed in
clothing that is more expensive than the world and everything in
it, and all their sins will be forgiven. They will be raised like the
full moon and their rank will be raised with each verse that the
child recites.

. BUT???
There is another side to the coin that needs to be mentioned here
and looked at. Those who deny their children this exalted
education and knowledge of the Quran will miss out on all the
above-mentioned favours. However, that is not all. Some people
remove their children from religious education and focus their

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attention in a different direction in order to obtain worldly wealth
or worldly qualifications. They are denying themselves this
exalted position and are also responsible for their children missing
out on this honour.

SOMETHING TO PONDER!
It is stated in Bukhari Shareef, You are all responsible, and one
who has responsibilities, will be questioned about them. Each
person is responsible for the education and reformation of their
children. A person who turns his child towards religious
education has fulfilled his responsibility, as the child will also be
reformed through this education.
However, those parents who send their child/children in
the wrong direction, and away from religious education, will also
have to pay for the consequences of their actions, even though the
child may appear to be very successful and highly respected in the
sight of people. If Islamic teaching and thinking is not present in
them, then the parents, as well as the child, will be held
accountable and will have to pay the price for this.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The above Hadith reminds us to take stock and check if
we are sending our children down the path of limited success, or
are we giving them eternal happiness?

COMPANION OF THE GRAVE


It is reported in Bazaaz that when a recitor of the Quran dies
and his family is busy in arranging the bathing and shrouding of
the body, the Quran comes to the deceased in a beautiful form. It
stays by the head of the deceased until they are wrapped in their
burial shroud. Once in the burial shroud, the Quran moves to the
chest and stays there until the deceased is lowered into the grave.
Once lowered into the grave, soil is put on the grave and the
family and friends of the deceased leave.
Then the Angels come to question the deceased and wake
him up. At that time, the Quran becomes a barrier between the
Angels and the deceased. The Angels say, Move, so that we can
question him. The Quran replies, By Allah! That is not possible.
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Undoubtedly, this is my friend and companion and I cannot
forsake him and leave him now; I will protect him fully. If you
have been ordered to do something, then go and act upon that and
leave from here because I will not leave his side until I get him
entered into Paradise. Then the Quran looks at the deceased and
says, I am the Quran that you used to recite audibly and
silently. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! One who respects and fulfils the rights of the Quran,
will find the Quran a great companion, friend, and intercessor.
However, there is another scenario also. The Quran will wage
war on one who does not recite the Quran, does not study it, and
does not act upon it, Allahu Akbar!
It states in a Hadith: The Quran will testify on your
behalf, or the Quran will testify against you. 2 Whosoever does
not fulfil the rights of the Quran, the Quran will wage war on
him in front of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala protect us, Aameen.

INTERCESSION WILL BE ACCEPTED


Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The fasts and the
Quran will intercede for a person. The fasts will say, O Lord, I
kept him from food and drink during the day, accept my
intercession for him. The Quran will say, O my Lord, I kept him
away from sleep during the night so accept my intercession for
him. The intercession of both will be accepted. 3

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The Day of Judgement will be a frightening time. We cannot fully
comprehend how awful it will be. Everyone will be worried for
themselves; no one will help anybody else. In that delicate
situation, the intercession of two worships will be accepted for

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Mirqah Sharh e Mishkat
3
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two kinds of people; the fast will intercede for those who fast and
the Quran will intercede for those who recite the Quran.

STILL OF THE NIGHT


The Court of Allah Taala is unlike any court or kingdom in this
world. The supreme authority and supreme ruler will be Allah
Taala alone on that day; on that day no one will be able to breathe
without His permission. In that state, the fast will plead on behalf
of one who fasts and say, O Lord, he patiently and calmly stayed
away from food and drink and was very punctual, and therefore
My Lord, forgive him. The fast will ensure that the person
becomes deserving of Paradise. Similarly, the Quran will plead
for one who recites the Quran and say, I made the sweet sleep of
night time unlawful for him and he would stay up at night and
remain busy reciting me. Therefore, forgive him and grant him
Jannat-ul-Firdaus.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said that The
intercession of both will be accepted and those people will enter
Paradise. This Hadith mentions recitation done during the night,
but that does not mean that the Quran will only intercede on
behalf of those who recite during the night. Those that recite
during the day will also be blessed with intercession. This Hadith
does, however, emphasise staying up at night and reciting the
Quran.

LOOKING AT THE QURAN AND RECITING


Hazrat Uthmaan bin Abdullah bin Awas Thaqfi Radiallaho Taala
Anhuma reports on the authority of his grandfather that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Reciting the Quran without
looking at it increases a persons status by 1000 grade levels, and
reciting it and looking at the Quran simultaneously, increases the
persons status by 2000 grade levels. 1
There is twice as much reward for reciting the Quran
whilst looking at it, as opposed to just reciting it from memory.
Allama Taibee says that the reason for that is that to hold the

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Quran, to look at it, to touch and kiss it, to contemplate its verses
and meanings are all also rewarded and therefore, the reward for
looking at and reciting the Quran is double. 1

TREATMENT FOR HEARTS


Hazrat Ibn Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Undoubtedly, hearts get rusted
just as iron gets rusty when water falls on it. He was asked what
would clean the rust off the hearts. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, Remembering death often and reciting the Holy
Quran. 2

The Quran says,





Nothing, but rather their earnings have rusted their hearts. 3

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


When the heart gives into desires and commits all kinds of sins
and forgets Allah Taala, and disregards its reason for being alive;
it progressively gets rustier. This rust becomes the root for all the
ills and failures of the body. Just as Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam has stated, There is one part of the body; if that is
healthy, the whole body is healthy. Listen! That part of the body is
the heart.
At another point, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
Whenever a believer commits a sin, a black dot appears on his
heart. If he turns towards Allah Taala and repents sincerely, then
his heart becomes clean again. If he commits more sins then the
dot becomes bigger and bigger with each sin, so much so that his

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Miskat
3
Surah Mutaffifeen Verse 14 Kanzul Iman
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heart is completely covered by the dot. This is what Allah Taala
calls Raan (Rust) in the Quran. 1
The Companions asked for the remedy for this rust, as
they knew that if the heart gets rusted, how would it be able to
receive and accept the light and brilliance of Allah Taala? They
asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam! What is the cure
and how do we clean these rusted hearts? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, Remember death constantly.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Death is a silent message. It gives a lesson in reform and
goodness every step of the way. It urges you to be cautious and
stops you from following your desires and committing evil
actions.
In another famous Hadith, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, Remember the thing that destroys desires, and that
is death. 2

Allah Taala says,







He, Who has created death and life that He might test you, as to
whose work is excellent amongst you. 3

One of the commentaries of this verse states that it means, Which


of you remembers death the most, meaning that Allah Taala
created life and death to test which of us remembers death the
most by doing good deeds and staying away from evil.

CLEANLINESS OF THE HEART


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said the second thing that is
needed to clean the heart is recitation of the Quran. There is no

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Tirmidhi
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Mirqah Sharh e Mishkat
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Surah Mulk Verse 2 Kanzul Iman
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doubt that, whereas death is a silent message, the Quran is a
verbal message. Each letter of the Quran teaches us to stay on the
straight path and to stay away from the wrong path. Time and
again it orders us to do good and stay away from evil.

At another point Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I have


given you two things that prevent you from bad deeds, and one is
silent, the other verbal. The silent one is death and the verbal one
is the Quran. Death is quiet and the Quran teaches us with its
words and sentences; both of these help to remove the rust from
our hearts and allow the heart to be clean and pure. These are the
two things that can turn a persons heart into a shining mirror so
that it is able to receive and capture the light and truth from Allah
Taala.

INTERVENTION WILL BE ACCEPTED


Hazrat Jaabir narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, The Quran will intercede and its
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
intercession will be accepted. It will also be an opponent and its
opposition will be listened to and accepted. It will take the person
who makes the Quran his guide into Paradise, and it will send the
person who discards it into the fire of Hell. 1
The Quran will intercede for those who fulfil the rights of
the Quran, respects it, acts upon it teachings in their lives and
makes it their guide and teacher. It will not only intercede, but
will intercede in such a manner that the person will be entered
into Paradise. The person who ignores the Quran, does not
respect or recite it, and does not follow its orders and commands;
such a person will not be ignored and left alone. That person will
be sent to Hell as we have previously seen that the Quran will
declare war and testify against that person.

It is stated in a Hadith that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam


said that, If a person has been blessed with the gift of memorising
the Quran, and he thinks that someone else has something better

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than him, then such a person has formed the wrong opinion about
the best gift from Allah Taala.

EARTH NOT ABLE TO EAT


It is reported in a Hadith that when a Hafiz e Quran (one who has
memorised the Quran) passes away, Allah Taala orders the earth
not to eat his body. The earth says, O Lord! How can I eat him
when his heart contains Your words? 1

In yet another Hadith it states that, Those who memorise the


Quran (Hafiz e Quran) are friends of Allah Taala. Whoever
opposes them, opposes Allah Taala and whoever befriends them,
has befriended Allah Taala. 2
PERFUMED FRAGRANCE
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O People! Obtain knowledge of
the Quran and recite it, because the person who recites it, learns
it, and respects its orders, is like a bag that is full of perfume
(Musk), and its beautiful fragrance spreads in all directions. One
who obtains the knowledge, knows it, but then ignores it and is
neglectful of its commands is like a bag of perfume that has been
sealed shut. 3
A person who learns the Quran and then recites it, and
recites it also in the nightly (Isha) and pre-dawn (Tahajjud)
prayers, is described as a bag full of perfume with a delightful
fragrance. A person who learns it, has it in his heart but, out of
laziness, sleeps all night, is referred to as a bag full of fragrance
that has been sealed shut.

RECITING IN A BEAUTIFUL VOICE


Hazrat Fadhala bin Abeed Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Definitely, Allah Taala

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Kanzul Amaal
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Kanzul Amaal
3
Miskat
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listens to one who recites the Quran in a beautiful voice with
more attention and enthusiasm than a master who is listening to
his hand maid singing. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! A master can listen to lawful songs from his handmaid,
because mans nature is to listen to nice voices and tones. That is
why the master would focus all his attention on the singer and
listen very attentively. The above Hadith states that Allah Taala
listens to the recitation done in a beautiful voice and manner with
much more attention and enthusiasm that a master who is
listening to his handmaid singing.

MEASURING STICK FOR A GOOD VOICE


Hazrat Jaabir narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, Undoubtedly, the best recitor of the
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Quran is one who you hear and his voice makes you think that he
fears Allah Taala. 2
The true indication of a good voice and beautiful
recitation is the fact that the recitors voice has fear of Allah Taala
and expresses awe and anxiety at the Might of Allah Taala.
Hazrat Ibn Taawas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates from his father
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was asked who the best
recitor of the Quran was. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, The person who when you hear him reciting, you think that
he fears Allah Taala.

Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih has narrated the following


Hadith in Ihya ul Uloom, You can not listen to a better recitor
of the Quran than one who fears Allah Taala. 3

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Daarmi reports that Hazrat Taawas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was asked, Who is the
best recitor of the Quran in terms of pronunciation, clarity and
beauty? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person
whom you hear and you think that he fears Allah Taala.

SIGNS OF SORROW/SADNESS
Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqas Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that he
heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam say, Definitely, the
Quran was revealed with sadness, therefore, when you recite the
Quran, cry if you can. If you cannot cry, then at least attempt to
cry. And recite it in a nice voice because one who does not recite it
in a nice voice is not from amongst us. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The Quran should be recited in such a way that the
voice displays pain, sadness, and fear and the recitor should cry. If
the recitor cannot cry then at least he should attempt to cry.

SHOULD HAVE TEARS IN EYES


Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was on the pulpit (mimbar)
and said to him, Recite the Quran to me. I said, Should I recite
the Quran to you when the Quran was revealed to you? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I want to hear it from someone
else. Then I began reciting Surah Nisa and I reached the verse that
states Then how shall it be, when We bring up a witness from
every nation, and O Beloved Muhammad! We will bring you as a
witness and a guardian against all those.
At that point Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
That is sufficient. When I raised my eyes and looked at Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I saw that Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallams blessed eyes were full of tears. 2

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam told Hazrat
Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu to recite the Quran,
he was hesitant at first as the Quran was revealed to Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is the one that can accurately fulfil the rights of recitation
of the Quran. Indeed, the words of wisdom are much sweeter
when they resonate from the tongue of the physician. And the
words to the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam sound even more
beautiful from the blessed mouth of the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam.

This is why the Companions and our pious predecessors habits


were to read the Quran and Ahadith themselves and then listen
to it from their students in order for the students to be able to
learn it quicker. However, at that time, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams desire was to listen to the Quran, and that is why he
said, I want to hear it from someone else. There can be many
reasons for this. One of the reasons could be that to listen to the
Quran being recited would become a Sunnah, and in that way,
both reciting and listening to the Quran would become worship.
This is the reason why some commentators state that to
listen to the Quran is better than reciting it. Allama Mulla Ali
Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih says that is when it is listened to
attentively, with the intention of teaching and guiding others. This
is why teachers implemented the practice of listening to the
Quran and Ahadith from their students. 1

Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu states, To


obey the order, I started reciting Surah Nisa. What must the
atmosphere have been like when he got to the verse Then how
shall it be, when We bring up a witness from every nation, and O
Beloved Muhammad! We will bring you as a witness and a
guardian against all those."?
When the previous Prophets will testify to the infidelity,
idol worship, and false beliefs of their followers in the court of
Allah Taala, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will testify to the

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truthfulness of the other Prophets testimonies. Another
commentary of this verse is that on the Day of Judgement, each
Prophet will testify for or against their Ummah. When the Ummah
of Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam testifies
against these previous Ummahs, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam will testify in support of his Ummah and will verify the
testimony given by his followers (Ummatis). 1
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu states
that when he got to the verse mentioned above, Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams eyes were full of tears and he said, That
is sufficient. The reason for this was that Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam was pondering the verse and his eyes were out of
control.
My state is such that I can not listen to the Quran.
When Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu looked
at Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he saw that he was crying.
Allahu Akbar!
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
We should also cry with the intention of decorating ourselves with
this blessed Sunnah; if we are unable to cry, then we should recite
as though we are crying, as Allah Taala rewards this.

EMPTY HOUSE
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Undoubtedly, the person who
has no part of the Quran in his heart is like an empty house. 2
The heart that is void of the Quran is a place of darkness.
Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih explains this by
saying that a heart is populated by faith, reciting the Quran,
recognising falsehood, having correct beliefs, and pondering on
the blessings of Allah Taala. When these things are not found in a
heart, the heart will be in darkness. 3

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The devils and the Jinns inhabit the homes that are not populated
by humans. The Hadith is pointing out and making us aware that
those hearts that do not contain the Quran become a breeding
ground for the devil and his accomplices. The heart that contains
the Quran becomes decorated and wealthy, based on what it has
inside it. And when a heart does not testify, does not have true
faith in Allah Taala, does not ponder on the blessings of Allah
Taala and does not have love for Him, then that heart is free of
any wealth or decorations and is like an empty house.

CALAMITIES REMOVED
Similarly, it states in another Hadith that the house that does not
contain the Quran is the emptiest house. Hazrat Abdullah bin
Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, Undoubtedly, the emptiest house is the house
which has no part of the book of Allah Taala.
The house that does not contain the Quran and does not have any
other recitation of the Quran is the emptiest house in the world.
Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih quotes the words of Hazrat
Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu, The house in which the
Quran is recited becomes more spacious and its blessings
increase, Angels visit that house and Satan leaves that home. That
home in which the Quran is not recited becomes smaller for the
homeowner, the blessings are reduced, the Angels leave the house
and Satan enters it. 1

RESULT OF CARELESSNESS
Hazrat Abu Moosa Ashari Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Keep your ties strong
with the Quran and keep reciting it. I swear by the Lord who
controls my life, the Quran will escape quicker than camels that
are tied to trees. 2

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The Quran is very easily forgotten. This is explained with an
example that when camels are tied to a tree, they are tied with
their feet. If they have even a little space, they will not hesitate in
escaping and will escape very quickly. Similarly, the Quran
leaves the mind very quickly. That is why we are ordered to have
a strong and constant relationship with it. Keep reciting it and
keep practising it, always be close to it and keep a constant link to
it; where the link breaks, it will escape the mind.

A Hafiz of the Quran can understand this Hadith very easily, and
we see it also. Those Huffaz who constantly recite the Quran still
have to practice very hard before Ramadhan in order to be in a
position to lead Taraweeh prayers. After all, why does the Quran
leave the mind in this way?

EXCELLENCE OF SURAH FATIHAH


It is reported in Bukhari Shareef on the authority of Hazrat Abu
Saeed bin Mali Radiallaho Taala Anhu, who states that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam called me but I did not reply. (When I
had finished my prayers) I presented myself and said, Yaa Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I was performing prayers (Salaah).
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Has Allah Taala not
said that Come to Allah and His Prophet when they call you? He
took hold of my hand and stated that, Before I leave the Mosque, I
will tell you which the greatest chapter (Surah) of the Quran is.
When Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam started to leave
the Mosque, I said, You were going to teach us about the greatest
chapter of the Quran before leaving. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, It is Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil Aalameen Saba
Mathaani (another name for Surah Fatihah). The Quran that I
have received is glorious.

Tirmidhi reports on the authority of Hazrat Abu Hurairah


Radiallaho Taala Anhu that, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
asked Hazrat Abu bin Kaab Radiallaho Taala Anhu, How do you
recite in prayer (Salaah)? Hazrat Abu bin Kaab Radiallaho Taala
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Anhu recited Surah Fatihah and the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, I swear by the Lord in whose control is my life,
there is no chapter like this in the Taurah (Old Testament), in the
Injeel (Bible), in the Zaboor (Psalms), or in the rest of the Quran
it is Saba Mathaani. The Quran that I have received is glorious.

Surah Fatihah is the cure for all illnesses.1 It is reported in Sahih


Muslim on the authority of Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala
Anhuma that, Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam was in the court of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and a sound was heard from
above. He raised his head and said, This Door of Heaven has been
opened for the first time today; it has never been opened before
today. An Angel descended and Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam said,
This Angel has never come down to earth before today. The
Angel greeted Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and said, I
have come with glad tidings for you, and it is that you have been
granted two lights and no one has been granted these before you.
Those two lights are Surah Fatihah and the ending of Surah
Baqara. Whatever is asked for, after reciting these, will be given to
the recitor.

EXCELLENCE OF SURAH BAQARA


It is reported in Sahih Muslim, Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho
Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
Do not turn your homes into graves, Satan runs away from those
houses where Surah Baqara is recited.

Another Hadith in Muslim Shareef reports Hazrat Abu Amamah


Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrating that he heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam say, Recite the Quran as it will be an intercessor
for its companions on the Day of Judgement. Recite the two
luminous chapters, Surah Baqara and Surah Aal e Imran. On the
Day of Judgement these two will come like two clouds, or a
canopy, or like two groups of birds ready for battle and will argue
on behalf of their companions (those who recite those chapters). In
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them. Recite Surah Baqara as holding onto it is blessings and
leaving it is grief. The misguided ones do not have the capacity to
hold onto it.

EXCELLENCE OF AYAT UL KURSI


Sahih Muslim reports that Hazrat Abu bin Kaab Radiallaho Taala
Anhu narrated that, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O
Abul Manthar (that was the name with which he was referred to),
which is the greatest verse that you have of the Quran? I replied,
Allah Taala and His Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam know best.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O Abul Manthar which
is the greatest verse that you have of the Quran? I replied,
Allaahu Laa Ilaaha Ilaa Huwal Hayyul Qayyoom. 1 Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam placed his hand on my heart and
said, O Abul Manthar, congratulations on your knowledge.

Imam Bukhari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih reports in Sahih Bukhari that


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrated that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam gave me the responsibility of looking
after the zakat of Ramadhan (Sadqa e Fitr). A person came and
started filling his containers with the Sadqa e Fitr. I grabbed him
and told him that I would take him to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. He said, I am very poor and have a family to look after,
and am in dire need of help, and therefore I let him go. In the
morning Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked me, O Abu
Hurairah, where is your prisoner from last night? I replied, Yaa
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he complained about his
poverty and his family. I felt sorry for him and therefore I let him
go. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, He lied to you and
will come again. I realised that he would definitely come again as
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam had said he would return. I
was anticipating his return and he came and started filling his
containers again.
Once again, I seized him and told him that I would take
him to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He said, Please let me
go, I am poor and have a family, I will not come again. I felt sorry

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for him and let him go once again. In the morning Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked me, O Abu Hurairah, what
happened to your prisoner? I replied, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, he complained about his poverty and his family. I
felt sorry for him and therefore I let him go. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, He lied to you and will come again.
I waited for him once again and he came and started
filling his containers yet again. I detained him and said, This time
I will take you to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This has
happened three times and you said you would not be back but
you keep returning. He said, Let me go and I will teach you some
words which will be very profitable for you. When you go to bed,
recite the complete verse beginning with Allaahu Laa Ilaaha
Illaa Huwal Hayyul Qayyoom,1 you will be protected by Allah
Taala all night, and Satan will not be able to come near you. I let
him go once again.
In the morning Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked
me, O Abu Hurairah, what happened to your prisoner? I replied,
Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he taught me some
words that he said would be very profitable to me. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, these words of his are true even
though he is a great liar. Do you know who you were talking to
for the last three nights? I replied that I did not and Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, that was Satan.

LAST TWO VERSES OF SURAH BAQARA


Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim report that Hazrat Abu Masood
Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, If a person recites the last two verses of Surah
Baqara at night, that is sufficient for him. The last two verses of
Surah Baqara are from that treasure of Allah Taala that is beneath
the Throne. I have been given these two verses, learn them and
teach them to your women; they are mercy and grant closeness to
Allah Taala and are supplications. 2

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EXCELLENCE OF SURAH KAHF
It is reported in Sahih Muslim that Hazrat Abu Dawood Radiallaho
Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
The person who memorises the first ten verses of Surah Kahf will
be protected from the Anti-Christ (Dajjal). A person who recites
Surah Kahf on the day of Jum'a (Friday), then the days between
this Jum'a and the next one will be filled with light.

EXCELLENCE OF SURAH YASEEN


Everything has a heart and the heart of the Quran is Surah
Yaseen. If a person recites Surah Yaseen one time, Allah Taala
writes the reward of him reciting ten complete Qurans. 1

One thousand years before creating the heavens and the earth,
Allah Taala recited Surah TaHa and Surah Yaseen. When the
Angels heard it, they said, Congratulations to the Ummah that
will receive this. Congratulations to those who are the protectors
of this and congratulations to those tongues that will recite this. 2

The person who recites Surah Yaseen for the Pleasure of Allah
Taala, his future sins are forgiven. Therefore, recite it by your
deceased ones. 3

SURAH HAA-MEEM AND SURAH MUMIN


The person who recites Surah Haa-Mim and Surah Mumin up to
Ilayhil Maseer, and recites Ayat ul Kursi in the morning, he will
be protected until the evening. The person who recites them in the
evening will be protected until the following morning.

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EXCELLENCE OF SURAH DUKHAAN
The person who recites Surah Dukhaan on the night before Friday
will be forgiven. 1

EXCELLENCE OF SURAH IKHLAAS


The person who recites Qul Huwal Laahu Ahad two hundred
(200) times in a day, his sins of fifty years will be wiped clean,
except for any debt that he owes. 2

The person who lies on his right hand side on his bed and recites
Qul Huwal Laahu Ahad one hundred (100) times, on the Day of
Judgement, Allah Taala will say, O My servant! Turn to your
right and enter Paradise. 3

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam heard a person reciting Surah


Ikhlaas and said, Paradise is compulsory (Waajib) for you. 4

Invitation of Truth

For the reformation of faith and belief;


For the reformation of deeds and actions;
To fill our hearts with love of Allah Taala and
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam;
To learn the blessed Sunnahs of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam;
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To create passion for learning our faith;
Tirmidhi
To get closer to Maslak e Aala Hazrat;
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Tirmidhi, Daarmi
Attend Sunni Dawat E Islamis
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Tirmidhi weekly Ijtema every Saturday
4 after Salaat-ul-Isha at
Tirmidhi, Imam Malik
Markaz Ismail Habib 70 Masjid. Mumbai 3,
or in your local town or city.
Upon Mustafa, the Essence Of Mercy, Millions Of Salutations
Upon the Light of the People Of Guidance, Millions Of
Salutations

To Me The Attendant Angels Say Yes Raza


Upon Mustafa, the Essence Of Mercy, Millions Of Salutations
(Aala Hazrat)

Balaghal Ula Bi Kamaalihi


Kashafad Dujaa Bi Jamaalihi
Hasunat Jameeu Khisaalihi
Sallu Alaihi Wa Aalihi

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Your Perfection Is The Reason For Your Loftiness
Your Unique Beauty Adorned The Worlds And Banished
Darkness
All Your Blessed Qualities Are Beautiful
Blessings Upon Him And His Progeny
(Shaikh Saadi)

Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful


Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

BENEFITS OF BLESSINGS (DUROOD)


O Lord Bestow Blessings and Salutations Forever and Ever
Upon Your Beloved, Who Is The Best Of All Creations

The Difficulties That Befell Us Were Vanquished In Your Name


The Remover Of Difficulties Is Your Name, Blessings And Salutations
Be Upon You

Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil KareemAmma Baad!

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We should send blessings and salutations on the Pride of Adam
and the children of Adam, Mercy to the Worlds, King of Madinah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in abundance. This is the only deed that is a
Sunnah of our Lord and Creator. Allah Taala showers countless
petals of blessings upon His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and
His Angels are also presenting these blessed petals in the court of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Allah Taala orders us to obey
Him and follow Him and send blessings and salutations upon our
Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
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Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran,






Undoubtedly, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the prophet,
the communicator of unseen news, O you who believe! send upon him
blessings and salute him fully well in abundance. 1
BACKGROUND TO THE VERSE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
All the efforts of the kuffar (non-Muslims) to destroy Islam failed.
Despite inflicting untold pain and torture on the helpless Muslims
of Makkah, they were unable to weaken their faith. They gladly
and willingly gave up their homes, towns, families, and
possessions, but were not willing to give up their connection to
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and held onto this connection
firmly. The non-believers invaded Madinah many times with
great planning and tactics, but this handful of Muslims defeated
them each time and they had to return empty handed on every
occasion.
Their next strategy was to slander Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and accuse him with all kinds of false accusations,
so that people would begin to hate this beacon of light, hope, and
guidance, and therefore the success and spread of Islam would be
stopped. Allah Taala revealed this verse and destroyed their
plans, by stating that My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
is such that I praise him, and my countless Angels also constantly
send blessings upon him with their tongues of purity and light. If
you people attempt to belittle him, what difference does it make?
Just as your previous plans failed and your previous attempts
were ruined, similarly, this disgusting plan will also backfire and
fail. 2

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In the book Anwaar e Ahmadi, Allama Anwar Ullah
Hyderabadi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states some points about the
aforementioned verse that shows the status and exalted position
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in the sight of Allah Taala.
He states that it is incumbent on a believer to know the status of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam before reciting blessings and
salutations (Durood and Salaam) on the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, and have that status in mind when reciting
blessings and salutations. The satisfaction and pleasure will
increase and the love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will
also increase.
FIRST POINT
The verse begins with Inna- which means Without doubt. In
Arabic, Inna is used to remove all doubt and to stress that the
forthcoming statement is indeed a fact. Who are the people whose
doubts are negated here and are being told explicitly that their
belief is false and that the truth is about to follow?

Everyone knows that when this verse was revealed, there were
three groups of people. The first were the group of Companions,
Radiallaho Taala Anhum; the second were the non-believers, and the
third group of people were the hypocrites (Munafiqeen). The
hypocrites were non-believers in their hearts, but outwardly,
appeared to have accepted Islam.

The companions faith in the Quran and in Rasool Allah Sallallaho


Alaihi Wasallam was so strong and firm that there was no question
of doubt. As far as the non-believers were concerned, the verse did
not refer to them either, as they had no doubt; they did not believe
in Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam at all. The remaining group
was then that of the hypocrites, who claimed to believe in the
Quran, but had beliefs of infidelity and falsehood hidden in their
hearts. There is no shortage of such people in this day and age
either. This verse is aimed at all hypocrites until the Day of
Judgement, whether the hypocrites are from that generation, or
hypocrites who came later on.
The hypocrites are being told that the Ruler of the
universe and all His Angels are always busy in sending blessings
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on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. What then, should the
responsibility be of each and every Muslim, in terms of how much
respect, adoration, and esteem we should have for Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? This verse relays the importance for us to
recite blessings and salutations and follow Allah Taala and His
Angels in this deed. The order has come from the greatest King
and the Highest Court, thus there is no longer any room for doubt.
If, after such an order, a persons heart does not accept the
excellence of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, then such a
persons fate has been sealed in misery and wretchedness. May
Allah Taala protect us, Aameen.

SECOND POINT
In the verse Undoubtedly, Allah and His Angels send blessings
on the prophet, the communicator of unseen news, O you who
believe! send upon him blessings and salute him fully well in
abundance., Allah Taala mentions the Angels who recite
blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and He refers
to them as His Angels. In reality, all Angels are Allah Taalas
Angels. When Allah Taala mentions the Angels prostrating in
front of Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam, He says, All the Angels
prostrated before him. Here, He does not refer to the Angels as
His Angels; rather, He just refers to them as the Angels.
This method of explaining and the use of words show that
Allah Taala loves His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam so much that
the Angels who recite blessings on His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam are said to belong to Him also. This status is reserved only
for the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and whosoever has any link
or relationship with the Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, also
becomes beloved.

When it refers to Allah Taala sending blessings (Arabic word:


Salaat), it means that Allah Taala praises and exalts His Beloved
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in a gathering full of Angels. 1

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When it mentions Angels sending blessings, it means that the
Angels are busy in supplicating (making Dua) to Allah Taala to
elevate the honour, and to exalt the status of this Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.

When Allah Taala is continuously showering His blessings on His


Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and his Angels are constantly
making supplication and praising him, then O believers! You also
supplicate to Allah Taala for an exalted status for My Beloved
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam; for his remembrance to be elevated, for his
religion to be victorious, for his laws (Shariah) to remain forever,
to raise his excellence in this world, for his intercession to be
accepted on the Day of Judgement, and for the reward to be
multiplied many, many times.
REWARD FROM ALLAH TAALA
Even though we are ordered to send blessings, neither do we
understand the status of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam fully,
nor can we fulfil its rights and obligations. That is why we request
and say, Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammad, meaning,
O Lord, only You know the lofty status, excellence, and honour
of Your Beloved, therefore, You send blessings on our behalf to
Your Beloved that is worthy of his status. 1

When the verse, Undoubtedly, Allah and His Angels send


blessings on the prophet, the communicator of unseen news, O you
who believe! send upon him blessings and salute him fully well in
abundance was revealed, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho
Taala Anhu asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam! Will
we get any share of this great treasure and exalted honour that
Allah Taala has blessed you with? How will we benefit from this
fountain of generosity and what will our share be? Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam remained silent and Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis
Salaam came with the following verse of the Quran,


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It is He that sends blessings on you and His Angels too that He
may bring you forth from darkness into light. 1

To understand better and in more detail the share of the Mercy of


Allah Taala that was granted to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, keep in mind the following verse,






That Allah may forgive the sins of your formers and of your
latters on account of you. 2

The Companions became overjoyed upon hearing this good news


and said, These words of happiness are a present to us poor,
destitute ones, who are longing to meet the Lord. A drop of the
sacred wine of Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is also offered
to those who are eager to quench their thirst. Then the verse,
Allah Taala has forgiven all your sins was revealed, and that
was followed by And that Allah might help you with mighty
help. The Companions secured this discourse and rejoiced and
celebrated their good fortune. 3

WHY IS THE UMMAH ORDERED


TO RECITE BLESSINGS?
Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes in Israar ul
Tanzeel that the wisdom in giving the order to recite blessings on
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is so that the human soul, in
spite of its instinctive frailties, is able to strengthen itself and

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Surah Fath Verse 2 Kanzul Iman
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become capable to receive and understand the manifestation of
brightness and glories from the Lord. In order to receive this
bounty and beneficence, the relationship between our souls and
the souls of the Prophets must be strong. Once they are reinforced
and strengthened, then rays of light and blessings start arriving
from the unknown world.

The rays of the sun fall on a home and peek through the door, but
they do not brighten the floor and the walls. However, if a
container of water or a mirror is placed inside the home, then they
will capture these rays of light, and the reflection will brighten the
roof and the walls. Similarly, the sacred souls of the Prophets
Alaihimus Salaam have the characteristics of the soul of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, which is why their disposition is
instinctively capable of total acceptance.
The souls of the Ummah are stuck in darkness due to their nature
and weaknesses. They are benefiting from the particles of light
that radiates from the blessed soul of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, and thus are strengthening themselves through reciting
blessings. This accomplishment is only available through the
blessings recited on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, which is
why Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, On the Day of
Judgement, the one nearest to me will be the one who recited
blessings (Durood) on me in the highest numbers. 1

WHY ARE ANGELS ORDERED


TO RECITE BLESSINGS?
The wisdom in ordering the Angels to send blessings is so that the
Angels would become aware of the respect and honour bestowed
on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam; clearly understand and
realise that they are attendants of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, and that they need to be obedient and submissive to his
commands.

Another wisdom is that mankind was trapped in grief and


troubles; the Angels were constantly fearful and apprehensive that

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their fate would end up similar to Ibleess (Satan) and Haaroot
and Maaroots (name of two Angels from whom Babylonians
learnt black magic). In order to achieve peace of mind and heart,
and to obtain the protection of Allah Taala, the Angels made it
their habit to recite blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam so that they may be safe from these threats. 1

EXCELLENCE OF BLESSINGS IN LIGHT OF AHADITH


Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Whoever sends one blessing on
me, Allah Taala gives him ten rewards and removes ten of his
sins. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Sending one blessing (Durood) results in Allah Taala
showering us with ten rewards according to His Status. When He
gives, He always gives according to His Eminence. When He
forgives our sins, He will forgive according to His Status. In
reality, the Lord loves His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam so
much, that He is looking for excuses to forgive the Ummah of His
Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam as this brings coolness and comfort
to the eyes of the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The best
and most profitable way to call upon the Mercy of Allah Taala is
by reciting blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. All
Friends of Allah Taala, all our pious predecessors and honourable
people have always been punctual in reciting blessings. If you
wish to remove sins from your book of deeds, and want to fill it
with rewards, then recite blessings constantly. May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.

Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah


Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Whoever recites one blessing on me,
Allah Taala sends ten mercies on him, forgives ten of his sins, and
elevates his rank by ten levels. 3

1 Maarejun Nabuwwah, Vol 1 Page 316

2 Tirmidhi Shareef, Reference from Jaamiul Ahadith

3 Mishkat Shareef Reference from Miratil Manajih Vol 2 Page 100

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala loves the servant who sends blessings on
His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Sometimes He forgives ten
sins, other times He sends ten mercies. The aforementioned
Hadith also states that the person has their status raised by ten
levels. Subhan Allah!

Nowadays, everybody seeks a lofty position and wants to be


exalted in all fields, in every situation and in every place. O those
seeking loftiness! Send blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam once with a sincere heart and, Insha Allah, you will have
loftiness and exaltation in this world and the hereafter. May Allah
Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
RAISED STATUS
Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes in the
preface of Jamal Jawami that Ibn Asakar writes about a report
by Hazrat Hafas bin Abdullah in his book. He writes that Hazrat
Hafas bin Abdullah states that he saw Hazrat Abu Zara in his
dream after Hazrat Abu Zara had passed away, and he saw that
he was leading the Angels in prayer in the worldly skies. He
asked him, How did you obtain this position? Hazrat Abu Zara
replied, I have written many thousands of Ahadith of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and with each Hadith, I wrote
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said 1

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma stated that,


Whoever recites blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
one time, Allah Taala and His Angels shower him with seventy
mercies. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


According to one narration, Allah Taala rewards the recitation of
one blessing with seventy mercies. Allah Taala loves His Beloved

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Mishkaat Shareef
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so much; the one that supplicates one time, that is, sends one
blessing on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, is loved so much
by Allah Taala, that He showers seventy mercies on that person.
We realise that sending blessings is such a deed, that whosoever
does it, Allah Taala is ready to shower His Mercy down on that
person. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

According to a narration in Kanzul Amaal, Rasool Allah


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said that, Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam told
me that if a follower of mine recites blessings on me, in return for
that, Allah Taala writes ten good deeds for him, removes ten of
his sins, and raises his status ten times. Also, an Angel uses the
same words to bless the recitor that he used to bless you with.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Who is that Angel?
Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam replied, Since you were created, this
Angels duty is to say May Allah Taalas Mercy shower on you
also to all those who send blessings on you.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The order to recite blessings was given in the second year after
migration, but the Angel whose job is to reward the recitor was
present long before that. This makes it quite clear how respected
and valuable sending blessings on our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam is in the Court of Allah Taala, and how many
arrangements have been made to show its grandeur and exalted
position. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Sending blessings is the most beloved deed in the sight of Allah
Taala. That is why different virtues and merits have been
ordained in order that a servant becomes regular in reciting
blessings through any means possible, and he earns the benefits of
the blessings in both worlds. May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.

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Anwaar e Ahmadi
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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

EXCELLENCE OF RECITING BLESSINGS


IN ABUNDANCE
Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, On the Day of
Judgement, the closest to me from among the people will be those
who have recited the most blessings and salutations on me. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Mankinds temperament is such that he wants to be
close to superior people and wants to be far away from inferior
people. You will see that everyone tries to get close to those who
are friends with rich, influential, high-ranking people. However,
what will people obtain from getting close to so called
important people in this world? Some money, a little fame, and
maybe a worldly position of power? However, those who are
considered superior in this world, sometimes become poor and
destitute themselves.
The one whom Allah Taala has made the most superior of
all humans is our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, whose
status is such that,


And undoubtedly, the following one is better for you than the
preceding one. 2

This exalted Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam says that, The closest
to me on the Day of Judgement, will be one who has recited the
most blessings on me.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has made it so simple
for us to obtain closeness to him. Abundance of blessings will
result in being close to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam when

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Muajaamul Kabeer, Tibraani
2
Surah Duha Verse 4 Kanzul Iman
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everyone is screaming and worrying about themselves. May Allah
Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.

Hazrat Habbaan Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that a person came


to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and asked, Yaa Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, should I spend one-third of my time
sending blessings on you? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, If you desire. Then the person asked, Should I spend two-
thirds of my time sending blessings on you? Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Yes. Thereafter, the person said, I
will spend all my time sending blessings on you. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If you do that, Allah Taala will make
you successful in both worlds. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Just look at the enthusiasm and fervour of the
Companions; their desire was to spend all their available time in
sending blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This
desire of this companion pleased Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, and he proclaimed that, If you spend all your available
time in sending blessings on me, then my Lord will make you
successful in both worlds.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! If


we want to be successful in both worlds, then we must not spend
our valuable time doing useless things. Rather, we should spend
our time sending blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Insha Allah all our problems will be solved in this world and the
hereafter. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

GOLD PEN, SILVER INKPOT, LUMINOUS PAPER


A Hadith is reported in Kanzul Amaal that is narrated by
Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu, who reports that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, There are certain Angels appointed

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by Allah Taala who descend from the heavens on Friday (during
the night before Friday and during the day itself). In their hands,
they have gold pens and silver inkpots and paper. Their only duty
is to write and record the blessings that are recited on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There are many benefits reported in the Ahadith about
reciting blessings on Fridays, out of which you have heard just
one such Hadith. The Angels come with golden pens and silver
inkpots and paper, which proves that sending blessings on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is not an ordinary deed. It is so
exalted that it is written on bright, luminous paper with a golden
pen. Allah Taala is showing the worth and value of the blessings
through this and showing the status of His Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

RECITE BLESSINGS IN ABUNDANCE ON FRIDAYS


Hazrat Abu Amamah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Recite blessings on me in
abundance on Fridays, because my Ummahs blessings are
presented to me. The one who recites blessings on me in
abundance will be closest to me. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Make it a habit to recite blessings in abundance on the
eve of Friday and on the day of Friday. Sins will be forgiven,
poverty will disappear, and the greatest benevolence is that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will listen to the blessings
himself, and he will recognise you too, Insha Allah. Let us make
the intention today that we will recite blessings on the eve of
Friday, and on Friday itself, to obtain the favours of our Master
and Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.

1
Reference from Anwaar e Ahmadi, Roohul Bayaan Page 202
2
Al Mustadrak ul Haakim, Reference from Jaamial Ahadith
84
Let us look at another Hadith about reciting blessings on Fridays,
and make it our habit to always recite blessings on Fridays.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Whoever recites
blessings on me 80 times every Friday, 80 years of his sins are
forgiven, and whoever recites five hundred 500 blessings on me
daily, he will never be poor. 1

Some scholars state, specifically regarding reciting blessings on


the eve of Friday, that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam himself
replies to the blessings and salutations. 2

It is reported in one Hadith that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi


Wasallam said, Whoever recites blessings on me 100 times on the
eve of Friday, 100 of his needs will be fulfilled. 70 needs of this
world, and 30 needs of the hereafter. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We go to many different places with our needs, with the
hope that they will be fulfilled. Sometimes one of our needs is
fulfilled and the rest are not. However, if we recite blessings one
hundred times on the eve of Friday, Allah Taala will fulfil seventy
needs of this world, and thirty needs of the hereafter.
It is stated in another Hadith that if a person recites the
following blessing 1000 times on a Friday, he will not die until he
sees his place in Paradise, and that Durood is as follows:
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Aalihee
Alfa Alfa Marrah. 4

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Look at how short the above blessing (Durood) is, but look at how
much wealth there is in it. We should all try and memorise these
kinds of blessings ourselves, and once memorised, recite them
regularly and see our resting place in Paradise. May Allah Taala

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2
Jazbul Quloob Page 272
3
Jazbul Quloob
4
Jazbul Quloob
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give us all death with faith and guide us to recite blessings until
our final breath, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

FORGIVEN BECAUSE OF RECITING


BLESSINGS ON FRIDAYS
It is stated in a Hadith Shareef that before the soul left the body of
Hazrat Khalid bin Katheer, there was a torn piece of paper that
was found under his pillow. On it was written, Khalid bin
Katheer has obtained freedom from the fire of Hell.
People asked his family what deed he performed for this
miracle to happen. His family replied that his deed was that he
used to recite blessings upon Sayyedina Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam 1000 times every Friday. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Undoubtedly, sending blessings is the cure for all the problems in
this world and the hereafter. Very fortunate is the person who
recites blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam with
complete faith and devotion. You have just seen that, as a result of
reciting blessings one thousand times every Friday, the certificate
of being free from the fire of Hell was obtained in this world. And
why should it not be so? When Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam has said it, then it must be true. Are we all not worried
about forgiveness? If we are, then we should try and recite as
many blessings as possible on Fridays and, Insha Allah, obtain
freedom from Hell. May Allah Taala save us all from the fire of
Hell, and may He guide us all to recite blessings in abundance,
Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

REWARD FOR RECITING BLESSINGS


IN ABUNDANCE

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Jazbul Quloob Page 273
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Hazrat Sufyaan Thoori Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that he was
performing tawaf of the Kaaba. He saw that instead of reciting
Talbiyya (Labbaik), one person was reciting blessings on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He said to that person, What is this?
Instead of glorifying and praising Allah Taala, you are reciting
blessings. Do you have any proof from Islamic law to do this?
The person replied, May Allah Taala bless you with health and
wellness, what is your name? I replied that, I am called Sufyaan
Thoori. He said, If you were a visitor and I was sure that you
would not tell my secret to anyone else, then I would surely tell
you. In any case, the reality is that my father and I were coming to
perform Hajj. Along the way, my father became ill and passed
away. Unfortunately, his face turned black, his eyes turned dark
and his stomach became bloated and puffy. Upon seeing this, I
cried immensely and recited Innaa Lillaahi Wa Innaa Ilayhi
Raajioon. The greatest distress was the fact that my father had
passed away and his body had become such that it was impossible
to tell anyone about it. I covered my fathers face with a blanket
and fell asleep.
I saw in my dream that a very handsome and attractive
person came, whom I had never seen before, and he was dressed
in very elegant clothing that was beautifully perfumed with an
amazing scent. He approached the body of my father and moved
the blanket from his face. He placed his hand over my fathers
face, and my fathers face became whiter than milk. Then he
moved his hand over my fathers stomach, and his stomach
returned to its normal state.
After this, the handsome person began to leave. I moved
forward and enquired, I give you oath in the name of that Lord
who sent you as mercy to my father, who are you? He said, I am
Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Though your father was a
great sinner, he used to recite blessings upon me in abundance.
When he was inflicted with this anguish, he called upon me and I
came to help him and fix the situation. I come to the aid of those
who recite blessings in abundance upon me. After that, I woke up
and saw that my fathers face was white and his stomach was
normal.

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Upon hearing this incident, Hazrat Sufyaan said, You
have spoken the truth and ordered his students to narrate this
incident to the followers of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
and to write about it in their books, so that people can gain the
benefits of reciting an abundance of blessings, and obtain freedom
from the punishments of this world and the hereafter. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We see from the above-mentioned narration that the solution to
every problem is reciting blessings on the Mercy to all the worlds
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Who is there in the world that is not
embroiled in some form of trouble? This world is a house of
troubles, and we have been specifically sent here to face an
examination.

The reason for the creation of mankind has been clearly stated by
Allah Taala in the Holy Quran,





He, Who has created death and life that He might test you, as to
whose work is excellent amongst you. 2

The reason for life and death is so that we can be tested as to


which of us performs good deeds. Undoubtedly, our deeds are
good, but how exalted must the deed be that Allah Taala Himself
performs?
The deed that is performed by Allah Taala is sending
blessings on His beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The
benefit of the blessings will ensure that the Mercy of Allah Taala
rains down on the person who recites blessings in abundance,
Insha Allah, no matter how sinful he is, as we have seen in the
aforementioned incident. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.

1
Roohul Bayaan Vol 11 Page 182
2
Surah Mulk Verse 2 Kanzul Iman
88
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

DETERMINING ABUNDANCE
Imam Sharaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes in Kashful Ghumma,
that certain scholars have stated that an abundance of blessings
means 700 blessings at night, and 700 blessings during the day
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. One scholar has stated
that an abundance of blessings means 350 blessings at night, and
350 blessings during the day. 1

Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi Rehmatullahe Taala


Alaih states that, There is a particular quantity that should be
recited and that is, no less than 1000 blessings should be recited
daily. If one is unable to recite that many, then be content with
reciting 500. If this is not possible then at a minimum, recite 100
blessings daily. Some have declared a preference for three
hundred, if a believer makes it a habit to always recite blessings,
then it gradually becomes easier and easier for him.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The reason behind fixing a specific number of blessings
is so that we get into the habit of reciting blessings on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Once a person makes it their habit,
then it becomes easier for him to recite; and the scholars aim in
fixing numbers for us is so that we become punctual in reciting
blessings, and thus make our hereafter easier.
Therefore, we should try and recite blessings as much as
possible, starting at a minimum of between one hundred and
three hundred blessings each and every day. Insha Allah, as time
progresses, we will get into the habit of reciting more and more.
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

PIOUS PEOPLE AND RECITING BLESSINGS

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IN ABUNDANCE
Shaikh Muhammad Abul Mawahib Shaazlee Rehmatullahe Taala
Alaih is from amongst the great scholars and pious predecessors.
He used to recite one thousand blessings during the day, and one
thousand blessings during the night. Imam Sharaani Rehmatullahe
Taala Alaih writes that he used to recite blessings in great number,
and that he was blessed with the privilege of seeing Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam many times. He was also blessed with this
great honour in 725 A.H. (Hijri) in a field at Al Azhar University
whilst he was awake, and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
placed his blessed hand on his chest. All these graces and favours
were as a result of reciting blessings in abundance. 1
Imam Sharaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih further writes that Hazrat
Nooruddeen Sufi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih is also amongst those
pious people who were granted the privilege of seeing Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam whilst awake. His habit and practice
was that he would initiate and establish gatherings to recite
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam wherever he
went. Makkah, Madinah, Jerusalem, Egypt, Syria, Yemen etc. are
just some of the places where he established such gatherings. He
also established such a gathering at Al Azhar University in 797
A.H. He states that he was very keen to recite blessings right from
childhood. He further goes on to say that he would gather all the
local children, feed them, and then ask them to join him in reciting
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He states that
the majority of the day was spent in reciting blessings and he
would recite 10,000 blessings daily with great respect and
courtesy.
Shaikh Ahmad Zoori Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih used to recite 40,000
blessings each day. Imam Sharaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih himself
states that since he started remembering Allah Taala (Zikr of
Allah), and sending blessings in abundance, My heart has been
expanded. Whoever makes it their practice to always remember
Allah Taala, and send blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam; such a person will be blessed with success in both

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worlds. He states that in the world of Mysticism (Tareeqat), an
abundance of blessings is crucial, and it is through an abundance
of blessings that access to the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is obtained. Reciting blessings in great numbers grants
you the privilege of seeing the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam whilst awake.
Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states
about himself that he has seen Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
75 times whilst awake. 1
Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi Rehmatullahe Taala
Alaih writes in Madarejun Nabuwwah that, as a result of reciting a
great quantity of blessings, he was blessed with being able to
present himself in the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
in the same manner that the Companions used to present
themselves. 2

HONOURED WITH SEEING RASOOL ALLAH


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Hazrat Masood Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih was a pious person
from Persia. He used to go to the stand (where labourers would
come and sit and those who needed help would come and hire
them to work for the day). He would go there and hire as many
labourers as he could find and take them to his home.
The labourers would think that they were being hired to
build something. Hazrat Masood Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih would sit
down with them and say, Recite blessings (Durood). He would
join them in reciting blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and at the end of the working day (Asr time), he would
pay them in full for a days work and then give them permission
to leave. As a result of his dedication and devotion to Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he was honoured with the privilege of
seeing Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam whilst awake. 3

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Meezaan e Kubra
2
Summary of Afzalus Salawaat Page 144, Shifa-il-Quloob Pages 154-155, Aab e Kauthar
3
Aab e Kauthar Page 186
91
A HUGE ANGEL
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala has created
an Angel whose arms stretch so wide that they encompass the
East and the West; its head is below the Throne of Allah Taala
and its feet are deep down in the earth. It has as many wings as
there are people on the earth. When any male or female from my
Ummah sends blessings on me, the Angel is ordered to dive into
the sea of light (Noor) that is below the Throne of Allah Taala.
Once he has dived in it and comes out and flaps his
wings, from each drop that falls off his wings, Allah Taala creates
an Angel. All these Angels beg for the forgiveness of the person
who recited the blessing until the Day of Judgement.

A wise person has stated that eating less safeguards the body,
committing less sins safeguards the soul, and the abundance of
blessings and salutations on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
safeguards faith (Imaan). 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The only ones who are successful are the ones who die with faith;
and reciting blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is the
best deed to ensure that we die with faith. Therefore, we should
benefit from what we have just read and ensure that we recite
blessings in abundance and obtain the honour of dying with faith.
May Allah Taala grant all of us the great gift of death with faith
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

Hazrat Muaz bin Jabal Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala has not granted
any Prophet the status and rank that He has gifted me, and I have
been granted distinction and superiority over the other Prophets.
My Ummah has been given a high rank also, in that they recite
blessings upon me. An Angel, named Mantoosh, has been
appointed to stay by my resting place. He is so huge that his head
is below the Throne of Allah Taala; his feet are deep down in the

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earth, he has eighty thousand arms, eighty thousand wings, and
under the wings he has eighty thousand locks of hair. Under each
lock of hair, he has a tongue with which he praises and glorifies
Allah Taala, and asks for the forgiveness of the person who
recites blessings on me. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! The largest of the Angels will plead for
us to be forgiven. There is amazing grace and beneficence in
sending blessings. Very foolish is the person who is still too lazy
to recite blessings after knowing all this, therefore come, let us all
ask Allah Taala to give us the guidance to recite blessings in
abundance until our final breath, Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It does not take much time to recite blessings, and if we
recite them with a sincere heart, the innocent Angels supplicate for
our forgiveness; if the Angels ask for our forgiveness, Allah Taala
will undoubtedly forgive us. May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

INTRODUCED IN THE HEAVENS


Hazrat Abi Ahmad Zaid bin Zaid Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When a person
recites blessings on me once, Allah Taala recites blessings on that
person ten times (according to His Status). After this, the
inhabitants of the earthly sky are made aware of the blessing that
the person has sent and are told to join in. Then the recitor is
introduced to the residents of the second heaven and blessings are
sent on him twenty-two times. Similarly, the populace of the third
heaven are made aware of the blessing and the population there
sends one thousand blessings on the person. When the inhabitants
of the fourth heaven hear this, they recite two thousand blessings
on the person. The inhabitants of the fifth heaven hear this
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residents of the sixth heaven send six thousand blessings on this
person upon hearing this, and in reply to this, the population of
the seventh heaven recite seven thousand blessings on the person
concerned. After this Allah Taala states that The reward of all
these blessings will be granted to the individual who recited a
single blessing on My Beloved. Allah Taala then announces, All
his sins will be forgiven and this esteem and honour is due to
reciting blessings on My Beloved. 1
Recite blessings, Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina
Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa
Sallim.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


What Grace of the Lord and what beneficence there is in sending
blessings on the Mercy to all the Worlds Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam!
Reading the aforementioned Hadith and having the desire and
enthusiasm to recite blessings is a sign of faith. What greater
honour can there be for a believer than the fact that as soon as he
recites a single blessing, the Angels of the seven heavens send
blessings on him, and Allah Taala forgives him? Let us drown
ourselves in love and recite blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, and ask Allah Taala to give us the guidance to
recite blessings in this way until our final breath, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

RASOOL ALLAHS PRESENT


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
The Commander of the Faithful, Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala
Anhu narrates that he once asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, the gift from
your Ummah is blessings that they recite upon you. What do you
give in return for that gift?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Umar, you have
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blessings that they recite, and on the Day of Judgement, the gift
that will be given by me to them is Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has promised in the
previous Hadith, that the reward for sending blessings is Paradise.
All believers have total faith in the promise of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and know that his promise will be fulfilled.
Therefore, recite blessings and obtain Paradise through the alms of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Taala guide us all
to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

MAY HE BE RUINED
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, May the person be
ruined in front of whom my name is mentioned, and he does not
send blessings on me. May the person be ruined who obtains the
month of Ramadhan but does not obtain his forgiveness. May the
person be ruined who finds his parents, or one of them, in old age
and he does not obtain Paradise (by serving them). 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is expressing his
displeasure in the above Hadith. He is showing which deeds make
him unhappy, and he states that May the person who hears my
name and does not send blessings on me be ruined. Allah o
Akbar!
We realise that whenever Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is mentioned we should send blessings on him.
Otherwise, just as the pleasure of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam will be rewarded with Paradise, the displeasure of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will be punished with ruin.
May Allah Taala guide us to stay away from all those
things that displease Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, e.g. fall
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Ramadhan, and laziness in reciting blessings when Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is mentioned. May Allah Taala guide us all
to please Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

WHO IS THE MISER?


Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, The biggest miser is one in front of whom my
name is mentioned and he does not send blessings on me. 1

Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrated that


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When there are people
present in a gathering, and blessings are not sent upon me, regret
and sorrow rain down on that gathering until the Day of
Judgement. If the host of the gathering obtains Paradise through
his other deeds, he will be void of the status and reward that
sending blessings grant.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We talk about many things in our gatherings, we do not
get tired talking about everything under the sun, but we are lazy
and lacking when it comes to reciting blessings in our gatherings;
the result of this will be seen in the hereafter. We realise from the
above narration that we should certainly recite blessings in our
gatherings so that we will not be ashamed and humiliated on the
Day of Judgement, and so that Allah Taala raises our status
because of the blessings that we have recited. When our status will
be raised in the hereafter due to the blessings that we recite, will
our status not be exalted in this world too? If only we would
realise this and make it our habit to always recite blessings. May
Allah Taala guide us to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.

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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

It is reported in "Taajul Mudhakkireen" that Hazrat Ibn Masood


Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that he heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam say, On the Day of Judgement, some people will be
told to go to Paradise, but they will forget the way to Paradise.
The Companions asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Who are those people?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, They are those
people in front of whom my name was mentioned, but they were
not able to recite blessings on me. The person who forgets to recite
blessings on me has forgotten the path to Paradise. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The order to enter Paradise will be given, but those who forget to
recite blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam when his
blessed name is mentioned, will forget the path to Paradise. What
a great loss it will be if we sit in good gatherings, talk about good
things, but then forget to recite blessings at the appropriate times.
The path to Paradise will be obtained through sending blessings,
therefore recite blessings and make the path to Paradise bright
and easy to follow. May Allah Taala, through the alms of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, make us all punctual in reciting
blessings, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

DEPRIVED OF SEEING RASOOL ALLAH


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Three groups of people
will be deprived of seeing me on the Day of Judgement: (1) One
who is disobedient to parents. (2) One who abandons my
Sunnahs. (3) One who hears my name and does not send blessings
upon me.

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! What can be greater than the privilege of seeing Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? However, Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam has mentioned three groups of unfortunate people
who, due to their lack of deeds, will be deprived of seeing him.
What greater gift can there be for a slave than to see his Master?
We should refrain from committing any act which deprives us of
the honour of seeing Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
especially being disobedient to parents, abandoning his Sunnahs,
and not reciting blessings when we hear the blessed name of
Sayyedina Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
May Allah Taala save us from the three sins mentioned
above and make us obedient to our parents and make us punctual
in following the Sunnahs, Aameen. May Allah Taala guide us all
to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

FOUR THINGS ARE CRUEL


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Four things are cruel:
(1) To stand and urinate. (2) To dust yourself down before
completing prayers (Salaah). (3) To hear the call for prayer
(Adhaan) and not go for prayer. (4) To hear my name and not
recite blessings on me. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The thing that is called cruel by Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam is undoubtedly cruel.

The word cruel (Zulm) means darkness, meaning that the


person who does the above-mentioned four things, has chosen
darkness for himself. Doing those four things will mean the face
gets darkened, the heart gets darkened, and the grave gets
darkened etc. Those four things are as follows:

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1. To stand and urinate. This is the way of the enemies of Islam
and this will lead to darkness. Therefore stay away from this
deplorable act.
2. To dust yourself down before completing prayers. Many
people perform prayers in such a place where there is dust
and dirt. When a person prostrates, the dirt sticks to his
forehead and he begins to wipe it off. Little does he know how
much Allah Taala loves the dust and dirt that is on the
forehead from performing prostration. If you must wipe it off,
then wipe it off after you have finished the prayer. If we wipe
it off before completing prayers, then we have been cruel on
ourselves.
3. To hear the call for prayer (Adhaan) and not go for prayer.
This is very common nowadays that people listen to the call
for prayer, but do not pay any attention to it. Such people are
committing cruelty on themselves.
4. To hear the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
not recite blessings on him. For heavens sake, do not be lazy
and whenever you hear the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, always recite blessings on him.

STANDING OVER A ROTTEN CORPSE


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The people who rise
and disperse from a gathering without reciting blessings on
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, are standing over a rotting
corpse. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We see from the above-mentioned Hadith that the
blessings we recite are a fragrance, therefore, we should not get up
from any gathering without reciting blessings. Rather, make the
gathering perfumed by reciting blessings and cover ourselves in
that beautiful fragrance too, Insha Allah. May Allah Taala guide
us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

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IN THE FIRE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who does
not send blessings upon me when I am mentioned in his presence,
is in the fire.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! May Allah Taala save us all from the fire and give us
the guidance to recite blessings upon hearing the name of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
HE IS PATHETIC
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who does
not send blessings upon me when I am mentioned in his presence
is pathetic and wretched.

HE HAS NO RELATIONSHIP WITH ME


The Prophet of Mercy, Light of the Worlds Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, The person who does not send blessings upon me when I
am mentioned in his presence has no relationship with me, and I
have no relationship with him. Then Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, Oh Allah! Be with those who are with me, and
break ties with those who break ties with me. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! From this Hadith, we can see how much it grieves,
upsets and hurts Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam when
someone hears his name but does not send blessings upon him.
He is so disappointed and saddened he states that I have no
relationship with the person, and asks Allah Taala to break ties
with those who break ties with him. Allah O Akbar! Allah Taala
does not reject any supplication made by Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, therefore we should make our relationship with
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must ensure that we save ourselves from upsetting or
disappointing Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam by reciting
blessings as soon as we hear his blessed name. May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen

RASOOL ALLAH IGNORING ONE


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
One person was not in the habit of reciting blessings on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. One night, he saw Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in his dream, but Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam ignored him. The person said, Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, are you upset at me for some reason, is that
why you are ignoring me? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, No, I dont even know who you are. He pleaded, How
can you not know me? Scholars state that you know your
followers better than a mother knows her child.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The scholars
have stated the truth, but you never reminded me about yourself
by sending blessings on me. I know my followers as much as they
recite blessings on me, the more they recite the better I know
them. This upset the person greatly, and he began to recite
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam one hundred
times every day. A short time later, he was blessed with the
privilege of seeing Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam again in his
dream. This time, the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
Now I recognise you, and will also intercede for you. Due to his
actions in the intervening time, he had now become a beloved of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 1

Allama Ibn Hajar Asqalaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih has written in


his book, Az Zawaa Jiru An Iqtiraafil Kabaa-ir, that not reciting
blessings when you hear the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is classified as being amongst the major sins. 2
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings, Aameen.

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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

TONGUE BECAME MUTE


A person was very lazy and not in the habit of reciting blessings
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam when he heard the
blessed name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This persons
tongue became mute (he was unable to speak); he became blind,
fell into a sewage gutter and died thirsty. 1
May Allah Taala protect us all from a dreadful ending, Aameen.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We see and hear many so-called Muslims say all kinds of lies
and slander about reciting blessings. For example, Why do you
recite so many blessings? and Why do you recite blessings before
the call to prayer? etc. Such people should take a lesson from the
Hadith mentioned above and should avoid being lethargic in
order to ensure that they die in a good place with faith, and so that
Allah Taala saves them from a bad ending.
Insha Allah, those who are in the habit of always reciting
blessings will have a good ending, and those who are lazy in
reciting blessings will have a horrible death. May Allah Taala
bless us all with a good ending and death with faith and may
Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance,
Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

CLOSENESS TO ALLAH TAALA


A narration by Hazrat Kaab Ahbaar Radiallaho Taala Anhu in the
book "Masabih ul Zilaam" states that Allah Taala said to Hazrat
Moosa Alaihis Salaam, O Moosa, if there is nobody left in the world
that praises you, then I will not send a single drop of rain from the
clouds, and neither will I allow a single grain to grow from the
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Allah Taala said, O Moosa, do you desire that I become as close
to you as your words are to your tongue, as close as your thoughts
are to your heart, as close as your soul is to your body, and as
close as your sight is to your eyes? Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam
said, O my Lord! Yes, that is what I want. Allah Taala stated,
Recite blessings in abundance upon Muhammad Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and you will obtain this relationship.

In one narration it states that Allah Taala said, O Moosa, do you


desire that thirst does not affect you on the Day of Judgement?
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam said, Yes, that is what I want. Allah
Taala stated, Recite blessings in abundance upon Muhammad
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Hafiz Abu Naeem has also
reported this in Hilyah. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Everyone wants to be close to Allah Taala, but how is this
achievable? We learn from the aforementioned about Allah Taala
telling Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam that the way to obtain more
closeness than an eye has with sight, and more closeness than
thoughts have to the heart, is to recite blessings upon Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. When the means of obtaining closeness to
Allah Taala for Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam is reciting blessings on
our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, it is even more
imperative for us slaves. Therefore, recite blessings in abundance
in order to obtain closeness to Allah Taala in both worlds. May
Allah Taala look at us all with mercy and guide us to recite
blessings constantly, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

REWARD EQUIVALENT TO 400 PILGRIMAGES


Hazrat Ali narrates that when Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said that if a person performs pilgrimage
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
and then performs Jihad, it is the equivalent of four hundred
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pilgrimage and did not have the strength for Jihad were
disheartened and upset. Allah Taala revealed to His Beloved
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that the person who recites blessings on
you will be rewarded the equivalent of four hundred pilgrimages.
This has been reported by Abu Hafas bin Abdul Majeeb Saayshee
in Majaalis ul Makkiyah. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The grace and favours of our Lord upon us are too
numerous to comprehend. If we are unable to perform pilgrimage
and Jihad due to poverty or weakness, and are unable to obtain
the reward of four hundred pilgrimages, even then Allah Taala
does not deprive us of the reward. Rather, He states that, O you
who are in search of rewards! Recite blessings on My Beloved
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and fill your laps with the reward of four
hundred pilgrimages. Subhan Allah! My Lord is undoubtedly
Merciful. May Allah Taala guide us to constantly recite blessings,
Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

EACH HAIR SEEKS FORGIVENESS


Hazrat Maqatal Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that there is an Angel
beneath the Throne of Allah Taala whose head is bordering the
Throne. His hair is such that it is the same length and width as the
Throne. On each of his hairs is written Laa Ilaaha Illal Laahu
Muhammadur Rasoolul Laah. When a person recites blessings
and salutations on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, each hair
of the Angel continuously pleads for the forgiveness of the person
who recited the blessing. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! What favours there are of the Gracious Lord! He makes
innocent Angels supplicate for those who recite blessings so that
they may be forgiven. If only we would keep our tongues busy

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with the recitation of the blessings and earn forgiveness. May
Allah Taala guide us to recite blessings, Aameen.

BITTERNESS OF DEATH REMOVED


A pious person saw a man in his dream and asked him, How
was the bitterness of death? The person replied, I have no idea
because I did not experience this bitterness of death. I had heard
from the scholars that the person who recites blessings on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam constantly is kept safe from the
agonies and pains of death by Allah Taala. Reciting blessings and
salutations was always my habit and that is why, at the time of
death, I felt no bitterness. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When one reads the details about the agonies of death
that are described in the Quran and the Ahadith, it makes one
shake and tremble in fear. Our Lord has shown us the way to
alleviate and remove those agonies and to make easy the passage
of the soul from the body; that method is to recite blessings and
salutations continuously on our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. He will remove all difficulties and grant peace and
contentment through the grace of the blessings that have been
recited. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.

AGONIES OF DEATH ARE EASED


During the reign of the Commander of the Faithful, Sayyedina
Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu, there lived a very wealthy
person whose behaviour and conduct was inadequate, but he was
very enthusiastic about reciting blessings. He would never be lazy
or forget to recite blessings.
When the time of his death came, and the agonies and
pangs of death started, his face became dark, and great pain and
difficulty was experienced to the point that those who saw him
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Beloved of Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam! I have great love for you
and recite blessings on you.
He had not finished this proclamation yet when suddenly,
a bird came from the sky and stroked half of the persons face with
its wing. Immediately, his face became radiant and bright and a
beautiful scent filled the area, and he left the world whilst reciting
the proclamation of faith (Kalimah). Once they had bathed and
shrouded him and took him towards his grave, a voice was heard
saying, We have provided for this person even before he is
placed into his grave and the blessings that he used to recite on
My Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam have taken him out of his
grave and placed him in Paradise.
Upon hearing this, the people were amazed and when
night fell, someone saw that he was walking between the earth
and the heavens and was reciting, Undoubtedly, Allah and His
Angels send blessings on the Prophet, the Communicator of
Unseen News, O you who believe! send upon him blessings and
salute him fully well in abundance. 1
Your Blessed Name O Beloved
Helped At All Times In All Difficulties
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Have you seen the benefits and advantages of sending blessings
on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam constantly, and how much
help it provided at the time of death? Let us ask Allah Taala to
grant us all the ability to recite Kalimah at the time of death, and
give us the opportunity to see his Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

QUESTIONING IN THE GRAVE MADE EASIER


Shaikh Ahmad bin Abi Bakr Rawaad Sufi reports an incident
involving Muhaddith Hazrat Shiblee Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih in his
book. He states that, One of my neighbours died and I saw him
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replied, Dont ask! I have had to go through many frightening
stages. The questioning of the Angels in the grave was very
difficult for me. I thought to myself that maybe I did not die with
faith. I heard a voice saying This difficulty is because you kept
your tongue idle in the world. When the Angels of punishment
were approaching, a very handsome, attractive person who was
beautifully fragranced came between the Angels and me. At that
moment, I was reminded about the love for faith that I had and I
said May Allah Taala have mercy on you, who are you? The
person replied, I am the person that has been created from the
blessings that you used to send upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and I have been ordered to be your helper during this
difficult and frightening time. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The blessings that we recite help us during all difficulties; as you
have read in the aforementioned incident about help being
received during the questioning in the grave, and help being
received at the time of death in the incident before that; Angels
came to help, and a handsome person came to this person in his
time of need, who was the blessings that had been sent upon our
Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. It is our responsibility to
obtain the mercy of the Merciful One and gain freedom from the
troubles and difficulties of both worlds by reciting blessings all the
time. May Allah Taala make the questions in the grave easy for all
of us, and may Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

INHABITANTS OF THE GRAVEYARD FORGIVEN


Hazrat Hafiz Sakhaawi Alaihir Rahmah reports that a lady came to
the court of Hazrat Khwaja Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih and
said, My daughter has died and I want to see her in my dream.
Khwaja Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih said, Pray four rakats
Nafl after Isha prayer, then lie down and begin reciting blessings

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on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and continue doing so
until you fall asleep.
The lady did as she was told. She saw that her daughter
was in pain and was being punished. She was dressed in clothing
of coal, her hands were tied, and her feet were shackled with
chains of fire. When she awoke, she went to Hazrat Khwaja Hasan
Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih and relayed the whole dream to him.
He said, Offer some charity, it is possible that Allah Taala may
forgive her. That night, when Hazrat Khwaja Hasan Basri
Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih went to sleep, he saw a beautiful girl sitting
on a throne in his dream. She had a crown of light on her head
and she said, O Hasan, do you know me? Hazrat Khwaja Hasan
Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih replied, No, I do not know you. The
girl said, I am the daughter of the lady who came to you and
whom you instructed to recite blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam.
Khwaja Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih said to her,
Your mother had told me that you were in great difficulty and
pain, completely the opposite of what I am seeing. The young
lady said, She told you the truth, I was in that state. 70,000 of us
were being punished in the manner that my mother had told you.
A pious person passed by the graveyard where we all were and he
recited blessings once on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
he presented the reward of that to the people who were the
inhabitants of the graveyard. Allah Taala accepted it and forgave
all of us through the blessing of that pious person, removed our
punishment and gave me the status that you now see me in.
Imam Qurtubi has narrated this in his book in different words. 1

A pious person passes by an unfamiliar graveyard, recites


blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and the
punishment is lifted from all the inhabitants of the graveyard! It is
not surprising therefore, that a person who spends fifty or sixty
years of his life sending blessings night and day, will be freed
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tidings of receiving the intercession of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There are glorious benefits of reciting blessings as we
have just seen. A person recites blessings on the earth and Allah
Taala forgives those people who are under the earth and have
passed away as a result of that blessing. Therefore, we should
always recite blessings at the graveyard. The Lord who shows so
much Kindness and Grace to those who have passed away will
also show equal Kindness to those who are living. May Allah
Taala forgive all those Muslims who have passed away and all
those who are alive and may He guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

HE CROSSED THE BRIDGE (PUL SIRAAT)


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who recites
blessings on me will be granted a magnificent light (Noor) on the
bridge, and the people who are given this will not be amongst the
people of Hell. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Pul Siraat is a bridge that is above the fire of Hell. The
fire of Hell is not red, it is black; because of this, it will be very
dark on the bridge. Just think, at this crucial time, Allah Taala will
grant the people who recite blessings a brilliant light that will
make it easy for them to cross the bridge. Therefore, recite
blessings on the earth and obtain a brilliant light on the bridge.
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

Hazrat Imam Ali Hakeem in Nawaadarul Asool reports a


Hadith narrated by Hazrat Abdur Rahmaan Samrah Radiallaho
Taala Anhu. One day, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam came out

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of his house and said, Last night I was shown an amazing dream.
I saw a person from my Ummah crossing the bridge (Pul Siraat)
and he was shaking. He was proceeding with great difficulty
when suddenly those blessings that he had sent upon me during
his lifetime arrived, took him by the hand, and helped him across
the bridge. 1
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! There is no road or path that is more
difficult than the bridge that has to be crossed to get into Paradise.
The blessings that are recited upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam will become a means of peace and safety at that time. For
Allahs Sake! Make it a habit to recite blessings. When these
blessings are a means to peace and safety in the hereafter, they are
definitely a means to obtain those things in this world too. May
Allah Taala guide us to constantly recite blessings and to make
these blessings a means for peace, contentment and tranquillity in
this world and the hereafter, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

It is reported in Zuhratul Riyaaz that Rasool Allah Sallallaho


Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala has created an Angel whose
name is Izraaeel. On the Day of Judgement, this Angel will spread
its wing and will put it down on the bridge and proclaim, The
people who have recited blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam can cross over the bridge on my wing. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! We see from this Hadith that Allah Taala
creates Angels and puts them at the service of those slaves who
recite blessings upon His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
What grace and beneficence there is of these blessings. May Allah
Taala bless and shower His favours on us, and may He make it
easy for us to cross the bridge with ease on the Day of Judgement,
Aameen.

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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

BLESSINGS ARE A MEANS OF FORGIVENESS


Hazrat Ibn Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, On the Day of Judgement, the
order will be given for a person from my Ummah to be thrown
into the fire of Hell. He will cry and say to the Angels, O Angels,
what am I being thrown into? They will reply, Into Hell. He will
say, Give me some time so that I can weep on my misfortune.
The Angels will say, You should have reflected and pondered this
whilst you were alive on the earth so that you could have made
better use of your time, it is no use crying now. The person will
say, I am the offspring of Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam and do not
have the capacity to withstand the heat of the fire of Hell. I am
from the Ummah of Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and I did not expect this from my Lord. The Angels will
ask, O slave of Allah Taala, what did you expect from your
Lord? He will reply, I did not expect that my Lord would throw
me into the fire of Hell along with the Christians and Jews. The
Angels will say, Look, there is Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
standing in the Court of Allah Taala; ask him, he will be able to
intercede for you, otherwise we will have to throw you into Hell.
The person will walk through the field of Mehshar in
oblivion, unaware of his surroundings, reach Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and will plead his case. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will hear his pain filled voice and will turn
his attention towards him. He will see that the Angels are
guarding him and that the Angels of punishment have hold of
him. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will say, Let go of him
and give him to me so that his deeds can be weighed one more
time. The Angels will say, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, the reason he is in this state is because we are obeying the
commands of Allah Taala. We are not able to release him unless
we receive the order from Allah Taala.
At that moment, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will
fall into prostration and say, O Allah! These Angels are standing
between me and one of your slaves. Allah Taala will say, O
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Angels, give My servant into the care of My Beloved. Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will take this sinner to the weigh
scales and will take out a bright piece of paper, which has writing
on it that is written with a pen of light. This will be placed on the
side of his good deeds and will far outweigh his bad deeds. Allah
Taala will order the Angels, Take him to Paradise.
As the person is taken towards Paradise and approaches
the Door of Paradise, he will see Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam standing at the Door of Paradise. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam will ask the person, Do you know who I am? He
will reply, May my parents be sacrificed upon you, there is no
one as beautiful as you. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will
say, Yes, I am your Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
and the piece of paper that I placed on the weigh scales, which
was heavier than all your bad deeds, was all the blessings
(Duroods) that you used to send upon me when you were on the
earth. At that moment the person will fall at the feet of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and gain the honour of kissing the
blessed feet of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He will say, If
you were not here today; if your intercession had not helped me; if
I had not recited blessings on you, then I would have been in the
fire of Hell with the other dwellers of the fire, and would have
been subjected to that punishment for thousands of years. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! You can see from this how the blessings, and the Mercy
to the Worlds Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will help us on the Day of
Judgement. Those people who buy and listen to cassettes, DVDs,
and CDs of songs and music, then sing useless lyrics and hum the
tunes, should realise that there is nothing that will be obtained
from these things except ruin. Reciting the Quran and reciting
blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will lead to
success in both worlds. For Allahs Sake! Protect your tongues
from songs and music and keep your tongues moist with
recitation of blessings. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.

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Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

SINS DESTROYED
Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that reciting
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam destroys sins
more than cold water destroys fire. Reciting blessings upon Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is better than freeing slaves. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The punishment for committing sins is being burned in
the fire of Hell. Are we not sinners? Do we not have the marks of
sins all over us? Our whole book of deeds is dark with small and
large sins. If Allah Taala captures us in this state, can you imagine
the devastating result? Therefore let us cool the fire of sins with
His Mercy and Favour, in other words, recite blessings and obtain
the reward of freeing slaves. May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

AN ANGELS FORGIVENESS
One day, Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and said, I have seen an amazing thing today.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked him what he had seen.
He replied, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, today I was
passing by Mount Kaaf and I heard someone wailing and crying. I
went towards the sound and I saw an Angel who I have seen
many times before today in the heavens, and who used to sit with
great respect and grandeur on a throne of light. Seventy thousand
Angels would stand before him in his service and would always
surround him. When this Angel would breathe, Allah Taala
would create an Angel with each breath that he would take.
Today, I saw him on Mount Kaaf with his head lowered,
upset, sad, and crying. I asked him the reason for this and he
replied, On the Night of Ascension (Meraj), I was sat on my

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throne and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam passed by my
throne. I did not bother to show respect and honour to Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam at that time. Allah Taala did not like
this pride of mine and therefore He has condemned me to this
place. I have been banished from the heavens and been displaced
to this dirt. O Jibreel, please intercede on my behalf, obtain
forgiveness for my sin from the court of Allah Taala so that I can
return to my previous position.
Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam said, Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I humbly and meekly requested his
forgiveness in the Court of Allah Taala, and Allah Taala said, O
Jibreel, tell this Angel that if he wants to obtain any favour or
forgiveness, recite blessings on My Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
so that he can be returned to his previous position and status.
Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam continued on and said Yaa
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, as soon as he heard this, he
began reciting blessings upon you. As he was reciting, I saw that
his wings re-appeared and he was raised off the dirt and lifted up
to the heavens, and was blessed with his previous position and
station. The reality is that it is the blessings that are recited upon
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that are the means to
forgiveness and a lofty exalted status. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Subhan Allah! If an Angel falls short in honouring and respecting
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, then he is subjected to
punishment. Today, all forms of respect and honour are labelled
as shirk and bid'at and attempts are made to turn us into
offenders and insulters. The reason for this is that our faith is the
strongest thing that we have, and the foundation of faith is
undying love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. If a person
insults Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he has lost his faith,
and he cannot achieve anything but disgrace and humiliation. The
Angel did not show respect and was therefore punished, but he
realised his mistake, sought forgiveness and cried constantly, and
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reciting blessings. As a result of this, he was returned to his
original position. O slaves of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam!
We have all lost and forgotten what we had. If we want to return
to greatness, we must strengthen our ties with Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and recite blessings constantly. The Lord
will shower His Favours on us and return us to former glories.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

DEBT WAS REPAID


A devout follower of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam owed
500 dirhams. His situation was such that he was unable to repay
the debt. He saw Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in his dream
and explained his dilemma. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, Go to Abul Hasan Kisaayi and tell him that I have sent you
and to give you 500 dirhams. He lives in Nishaapur, is very
wealthy, and he provides clothes to 10,000 poor people each year.
If he asks for any sign tell him that you send a present of 100
blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam every day, but
yesterday you did not send the gift and did not recite the
blessings. The person went to Abul Hasan and presented his
plight.
However, Abul Hasan did not pay any attention towards
him, and asked, Do you have any proof or sign that you were
sent by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? The person replied,
Yes, I was sent to you by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
gave me this sign as proof. (He then relayed the fact about the
blessings not having been recited the previous day). Upon hearing
this, Abul Hasan fell from his throne onto the floor and performed
a prostration of thanks in the Court of Allah Taala. He then said,
O Darvaish, this was a secret between me and my Lord, no one
else was aware of that deed of mine, and I was deprived of the
honour of reciting blessings last night.
Abul Hasan ordered that the person should be given 2500
dirhams and then said, 1000 dirhams is for bringing the good
news and message from Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, 1000
dirhams is for taking the trouble to come here, and 500 dirhams is
obeying the order of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He
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further went on to say that, Whenever you have any need, come
to me. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! You are well aware that if a person is delayed in
repaying a debt, he loses respect. However, our Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is so beneficent and compassionate that he
protects the reputation and prestige of those who recite blessings
upon him and enriches them with respect, as you will have
realised from the incident mentioned above. Let us make it our
habit to recite blessings every day. May Allah Taala guide us all
to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

FISH RECITING BLESSINGS


A Hadith is reported in Zuhratul Riyaaz that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said he heard Jibreel Alaihis Salaam say that
On this side of Mount Kaaf is a river which contains numerous
fish. All they do is recite blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. If a person catches one of these fish, his hands become
numb, and the fish turns to stone in his hand.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! A fish that recites blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam is protected from fishermen. If a believer recites
blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam constantly,
and gains freedom from the Angels of Hell, we should not be
surprised. 2

FREEDOM FROM HELL


Imam Tibraani has quoted a Hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam in his book Ausaat in which Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, The person who recites blessings on me will have
the following written on his forehead: This person is free from

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hypocrisy from this day, he has been given freedom from the fire
of Hell and, on the Day of Judgement, he will be raised with the
group of martyrs. 1
Therefore, we should recite blessings so that with the
grace of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, we are raised with
martyrs on the Day of Judgement. May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
FREEDOM FROM BAD DEEDS
A person saw a man with a repulsive face in the jungle and asked
him, Who are you? He replied, I am your bad deeds. The
person asked, Is there any method of obtaining freedom from
you? The one with the revolting face replied, Recite blessings on
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Freedom from bad deeds is achieved through reciting
blessings. Therefore, sacrifice some time each day and gain
freedom from bad deeds. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

ESCAPE THE INTENSE THIRST ON THE


DAY OF JUDGEMENT
One time, Allah Taala said to Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam, I want
to tell you about a way to escape from the intense thirst that will
be felt on the Day of Judgement. Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam said,
I would very much like to know what that is. Allah Taala said,
Recite blessings in great quantity on My Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 3

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Masnad Imam Ahmad, Reference from Shifa ul Quloob Page 190
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The intense heat of the sun on the earth makes a person
extremely thirsty, and the heat of the hereafter will be much more
extreme. Allahu Akbar! Whether a person is a Prophet or a Friend
of Allah Taala, everyone will need Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam on that day.

Allah Taala told Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam the only way to
avoid that powerful heat and severe thirst is to recite blessings
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He is not only our
Prophet, rather he is also the Prophet of the Prophets, and the
blessings that are recited will be of benefit to all. May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

RECITE BLESSINGS IN A LOUD VOICE


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If a person recites
blessings loudly, everything on the earth; stones, rocks, dirt, dry
things, wet things, they all become witnesses on his behalf. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When you hear the blessed name of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in a gathering, recite blessings loudly.
Loudly means to recite it in such a way that others hear it, and are
encouraged and become eager to recite it also. When you are out
and about in the cities and in the wilderness, recite blessings
loudly so that each thing becomes a witness for you. Recite
blessing one time loudly
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

BLESSINGS UPON HEARING THE NAME


OF THE PROPHET Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
It states in Rauzatul Ulama that Imam Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe
Taala Alaih saw Abu Asma bin Nooh bin Maryam in his dream

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after he had passed away and asked him, How did Allah Taala
treat you? He replied, Allah Taala forgave me. He was asked,
On the basis of what good deed were you forgiven? Abu Asma
bin Nooh bin Maryam replied, Whenever I would quote any
Hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I would always
recite a blessing after it. Allah Taala forgave me on the basis of
that deed. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Sometimes, due to embarrassment or due to laziness, we
are very miserly with reciting blessings. Remember, on the Day of
Judgement, favour upon favour will be showered on us through
these blessings that we recite. Those who desire forgiveness
should never feel embarrassed, rather, whenever the name of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is mentioned we should recite
blessings immediately.

It is reported in a Hadith that when you recite blessings, recite


them loudly as this is like polishing. In other words, the rust of
hypocrisy and the clouds of anger and suspicion are removed
with this; and the heart obtains lustre and brightness. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Allah Taala has given us all tongues in order to remember Him
and to remember His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Therefore if you are requested to recite blessings loudly, or you
hear the verse that orders us to recite blessings, then recite
blessings loudly and grant your heart brightness.

SEEN IN A DREAM
A person called Matah was a great sinner and always gave in to
and followed his desires. After he passed away, a pious Sufi saw
him in his dream and asked him how he was. The person replied,
Allah Taala has forgiven me. He was asked what basis he had
been forgiven on, and he answered, I was at the gathering of a
scholar and the scholar recited a complete Hadith with the chain

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of narrators. The scholar recited blessings upon Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam out loud, and when the people in the
gathering heard it, they all recited blessings loudly too. Allah
Taala forgave all the people in the gathering through the grace of
that blessing. 1

According to the narration of the above incident by Imam Abdur


Rahmaan Safoori Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih, the scholar mentioned
above was relating a Hadith which states that if a person recites
blessings out loud, Paradise becomes compulsory (Waajib) for
him. Upon hearing this, the person recited blessings out loud. He
has also reported another Hadith from the book Mauridul
Adhaab, which states that, If a person recites blessings out loud
in a cheerful voice, Angels that are in the high heavens joyfully
recite blessings loudly. Additionally, Imam Noodi Alaihir Rahmah
has written in the book Al Athkaar that to recite blessings and
salutations in a loud voice is desirable (Mustahab). Hazrat
Khateeb e Baghdadi and others have also explained this in detail. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Blessings should be recited in a loud voice. However,
remember that the voice must be moderate and reasonable. It
must be pleasing, tender, melodious and sweet voiced. Reciting it
loudly does not mean it should be recited at the same level of
loudness that Adhaan is. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Drown yourselves in love and recite blessings, especially in
gatherings when the blessed name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is mentioned. You will see the benefits of this in both
worlds. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

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Qawlul Badee, Reference from Aab e Kauthar Page 222
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WILL CONTINUE RECEIVING REWARDS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has mentioned in a Hadith
that, The person who takes my name and writes blessings on me
in a book, will continue to receive rewards as long as the blessing
is in that book. 1

Hazrat Abdullah bin Hakam reports that he saw Hazrat Imam


Shafi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih in his dream. He asked the Imam
how Allah Taala had treated him. Imam Shafi Rehmatullahe Taala
Alaih said, Allah Taala showed me great mercy and forgave me
and decorated Paradise for me in the same way as a bride gets
decorated and beautified. Diamonds were showered on me as
they are showered on a bride.
I enquired as to why I was being given this honour. I was
told by a voice that it is because of the blessing (Durood) that was
in my book Risaala. The blessing is Wa Sallal Laahu Alaa
Muhammadin Adada Maa Dhakarahudh Dhaakiroona Wa
Ghafila An Dhikrihil Ghaafiloon.
Hazrat Abdullah bin Hakam states that when he awoke,
he looked in the book mentioned and saw that it was exactly as he
had seen in his dream. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We have just read about a Hadith as well as the incident involving
Hazrat Imam Shafi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih. We realise that reciting
and writing blessings are both means to obtain forgiveness and
gain rewards. May Allah Taala guide us all to follow in the
blessed footsteps of our pious predecessors, and may Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

REWARD FOR WRITING

1
Roohul Bayaan Vol 11 Page 193, Kitab Ash Shifa Page 442, Naseem ur Riyaadh
2
Afzalus Salawaat Alaa Sayyedus Saadaat Page 98
121
Hazrat Abdullah bin Saalih Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states, I saw a
scholar in my dream and asked him how Allah Taala had treated
him. The scholar replied, Allah Taala has forgiven me. I asked
him what basis he had been forgiven on. The scholar replied, In
my writings, whenever I would write the name of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I would always make sure that I wrote
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. It is because of this action that Allah
Taala forgave me. 1 May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.

BLESSED WITH SEEING RASOOL ALLAH


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Hazrat Hamzah Kanaani Alaihir Rahmah states, I used to write
many Ahadith, and would only write Sallallaho Alaihi after the
name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. One night Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam came into my dream and said, Why
do you not write the full blessing? When I woke from my dream I
took it upon myself to make sure that I would always write
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam after writing his blessed name. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Many organisations that claim to be inviting people towards Islam
and many so called scholars only write s or saw after
writing the blessed name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
These people should take heed and rectify their mistakes. May
Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance,
Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

A WRITERS FORGIVENESS
There was a person in Kufa (a city in Iraq) who was a calligrapher
and used to write books. One of his habits was that when he was
printing any book that was written by others, any time he would

1
Sharh ul Sadoor
2
Qawlul Badee, Reference from Maaarif Isme Muhammad Page 383
122
see the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he would add
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and would recite the blessing with
his lips. After he died, people saw him in their dreams and asked
him how Allah Taala had treated him. He replied that Allah
Taala had forgiven him, and the only reason he had been forgiven
was that he used to write Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and that he
never failed or forgot to do this. 1 May Allah Taala guide us all to
recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.
HAND BECAME ROTTEN
It is reported that because of laziness, a person would not write
blessings with the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
His hand became diseased, decayed and rotted.

Another person would only write Sallallaho Alaihi after the


name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he would not write
Wasallam. One night, he was scolded in his dream by Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He was told, Why are you
depriving yourself of forty rewards? In other words, the words
Wasallam is made up of four letters (in Arabic), and each letter
grants ten rewards, and therefore writing the whole word grants
forty rewards. It is also worth mentioning here that some people
make do with just a symbol or a single letter instead of writing the
full blessing. These people should also learn from this incident. 2
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite correct blessings, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

TONGUE CUT OFF


It is stated in Shifa al Asqam that there was a writer who would
replace the full blessing with a shorter version when he would
write. Before he died, his hands were cut off. 3

1
Maarejun Nabuwwah, Vol 1 Page 321
2
Kimyaa e Saaadat Page 219, Jazbul Quloob Page 274
3
Saaadat ud Daarain Page 131
123
One person only used to write the blessing in short and before he
died, his tongue was cut off. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


How long does it take to recite and write a blessing? If we are able
to obtain this much reward for a little effort, then we are very
fortunate. Therefore always make it your habit to read and write
blessings. Favours and graces will rain down on you and we have
seen the result of being lazy or forgetful. May Allah Taala save us
from laziness and stinginess and guide us to fill our book of deeds
with rewards, Aameen
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

THIS IS DISLIKED
It is reported in Roohul Bayaan that to abbreviate the blessing or
to shorten the blessing and only have a single letter or a couple of
letters and to signify its meaning towards Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam is abominable (Makrooh).

Rule: Abbreviating and shortening words when writing blessings


and salutations is also abominable (Makrooh). 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Never be miserly in terms of writing blessings upon our
Master Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Rather, recite and write them
cheerfully and you will feel happiness and contentment in your
heart. Have no doubt that Allah Taala will grant you happiness
and contentment in both worlds as a result of those blessings,
Insha Allah. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

DO NOT BE ANNOYED

1
Saaadat ud Daarain Page 131, Reference from Aab e Kauthar Page 248
2
Roohul Bayaan Vol 1 Page 193
124
Hafiz Ibn Salaah states that you should not be annoyed or
displeased about having to constantly write blessings with the
name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam because writing
blessings is very much liked and rewarded. He further continues
and states that do not be like the lazy, ignorant people and shorten
the blessing. They shorten the full blessing and only write a
couple of letters. The saying of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
should be enough for all of us and that is, Angels supplicate for
the forgiveness of the person who writes a blessing upon me in a
book for as long as that blessing is in the book. 1

Ibn Mahmood narrates an incident that happened to him. He


states that he used to write the sayings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and when he would write the blessed name he
would merely write four letters (Suaad, Ain, Laam, Meem) and
abbreviate the blessing. One night, he was blessed with seeing
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in his dream, and Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said to him, Without writing the full
blessing, the rest of your writing is useless and a waste of time.
He states that after that he would always write the full blessing. 2

With regards to the previous incident, the great scholar, Hazrat


Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith e Dehlvi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
states that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Why are you
depriving yourself of forty rewards? In other words, the words
Wasallam is made up of four letters (in Arabic), and each letter
grants ten rewards, and therefore writing the whole word grants
forty rewards. Some people make do with just a symbol or a single
letter instead of writing the full blessing. The great scholar says
that people should take a lesson from these incidents. 3 May Allah
Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

1
Afzalus Salawaat Alaa Sayyedus Saadaat Page 54
2
Shifa ul Quloob Page 326
3
Jazbul Quloob Page 276
125
HOW WILL SUPPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED?
Commander of the Faithful, Hazrat Umar bin Khattab Radiallaho
Taala Anhu states that, Supplications remain suspended between
the earth and the heavens, they will not rise to the heavens until
you recite blessings on your Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 1

Imam Baihiqi reports a Hadith narrated by Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho


Taala Anhu in Shabul Iman. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, Do not treat me like a traveller treats his bowl. A traveller
places the bowl on the floor and picks up his belongings, and then
if he wants to drink water he will pick up his bowl and drink
water, otherwise he will pour the water out of the bowl and empty
it. You should remember me at the beginning, in the middle, and
at the end of your supplications. (i.e. recite blessings on me). 2

Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that,


I was performing prayer (Salaah) and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam was there along with Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar
Radiallaho Taala Anhuma. When I sat down I praised Allah Taala,
then I recited blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
and then I began to make supplication (Dua) for myself. Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Ask, you will get it, ask, you
will get it. 3
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in
abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

O PERFORMER OF PRAYERASK!
Hazrat Fazala bin Abeed Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that,
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was present and a person
came and performed prayer (Salaah). Then he said, O Allah,
forgive me and have mercy on me. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi

1
Miratul Manajeeh Vol.2 Page 108, Mishkaat Shareef
2
Reference from Mutalia al Masraat Page 102
3
Tirmidhi Shareef
126
Wasallam said, You have been hasty. When you sit after
performing prayers, first of all praise Allah Taala as He deserves
to be praised, then send blessings upon me, and then supplicate.
He further reports that, Another person came and after he had
performed prayers, he praised Allah Taala and sent blessings
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, O performer of prayer, ask and it will be
accepted. 1
We realise from this Hadith that no supplication (Dua) is
accepted without praising Allah Taala and sending blessings
upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, these two things are the
conditions for all supplications to be accepted.

WINGS OF SUPPLICATIONS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Supplications ascend
towards the heavens, those supplications that have the wings of
blessings (Durood) attached to them will reach the court of Allah
Taala. 2

OTHERWISE SUPPLICATIONS ARE RETURNED


It is essential to praise Allah Taala and send blessings on Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and the family of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam at the time of making any supplication. It
states in a Hadith, Until blessings are not sent upon Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and the family of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, there is a veil between the supplications and Allah
Taala. When blessings are sent upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and the family of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, the
veil is split and the supplication enters towards acceptance by the
Lord, otherwise the supplication is returned. 3

Hazrat Abu Sulaiman Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that the


supplication that has blessings attached to it is accepted by Allah

1
Mishkaat Shareef
2
Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 13 Page 333
3
Roohul Bayaan Vol 11 Page 199
127
Taala. Our other deeds may or may not be accepted, but reciting
blessings is accepted in all conditions and at all times. Qazi Ayaaz
has stated in Kitaab Ash Shifa that, The supplication that is
made in between blessings is never rejected. 1
HOW SHOULD BLESSINGS BE RECITED?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam stated, When you recite
blessings, recite them in a beautiful and elegant manner because
your names, your fathers names, and the names of your families
and tribes are presented to me. Beautiful and elegant means to
drown ourselves in love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
when we recite blessings. 2

LESS THAN A MOSQUITO


Before reciting blessings, instil love and respect of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in your hearts, as the blessing that is recited
without love and respect weighs less than the weight of a
mosquito. It is reported in some narrations that, Three things
have no value in the Sight of Allah Taala: (1) Prayer (Salaah)
performed without presence of mind and heart. (2) Performing
remembrance of Allah Taala (Zikr) carelessly, that is, only with
the tongue. (3) Reciting blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam without respect and sincerity. 3
We should recite blessings respectfully, with presence of
heart and mind; do not let carelessness and laziness even
approach us. Rather, imagine that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is present in the gathering and keep in mind the status
and rank of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This should also
be our state of mind when reciting blessings in prayer (Salaah).
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance,
Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

1
Shifa ul Quloob Page 116
2
Roohul Bayaan, Vol 11 Page 181
3
Durrah an Naasiheen Page 68
128
RASOOL ALLAH PRESENT IN THE HEART
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Hujjatul Islam, Hazrat Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states
that when we are sitting in prayer reciting Tashahhud, when we
get to Assalamo Alaika Ayyuhan Nabi, ensure that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is present in our heart and keep his rank
and honour in mind and respectfully say Peace and blessings be
on you O Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, this worthless
slave is presenting greetings of respect. Say this with the tongue
and have firm belief in our heart that this greeting is being
presented in the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
he will reply to this greeting of ours according to his high status
and rank. 1
Certain great scholars have stated that sending blessings
with devotion are a means of closeness to Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and a means to have supplications accepted. If a
person recites blessings with the intention of obtaining nearness
and proximity, he is granted closeness to Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, just as closeness to the moon grants closeness to the
sun, as the moon reflects the rays of the sun. May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

TOTAL HUMILITY AND HUMBLENESS


Hazrat Waasti Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that blessings should
be recited with complete humility and humbleness. We should not
count how many blessings we have recited as we should not limit
the blessings we send upon our Beloved Master Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. (If blessings are counted to ensure that pre determined
quantities are recited then there is no problem). Never allow the
thought to enter the mind or heart that we are fulfilling our rights,

1
Reference from Seerat Zia un Nabi Vol 4 Page 924
129
rather, always think that through these blessings, we will be
rewarded and have mercy shown to us. 1

REWARD OF RECITING BLESSINGS WITH


PRESENCE OF HEART
Reciting blessings is a worship that is accepted even if it is recited
without presence of the heart. Hazrat Abul Mawahib Shazlee
Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih saw Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in
his dream and asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Allah Taala blesses the person who sends one blessing upon you
ten times. Is this just for those who recite it with presence of
mind? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, No, this is
for everyone who recites blessings, even if he recites it carelessly.
If it is recited carelessly, Allah Taala gives him a mountain full of
Angels who supplicate for him and his forgiveness. The reward
that is given to the person who recites blessings with presence of
heart is not known by anyone except Allah Taala. 2
If blessings are recited with presence of mind and with
humility and humbleness, the Mercy of Allah Taala will rain
down on us in droves and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will
pay special attention to us. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

ADDING THE WORD SAYYEDINA


Imam Shamsuddin Ramli stated that to recite blessings with the
word Sayyedina added is better, as this is obedient and
respectful. Imam Ahmad bin Hajar Alaihir Rahmah writes in
Jawaahirul Munzin that there is no harm in adding Sayyedina
before Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, rather,

1
Summary of Roohul Bayaan Vol 11
2
Afzalus Salawaat Alaa Sayyedus Saadaat Page 150
130
it is respectful and should be done even if it is in compulsory
(Fardh) prayers. 1

Allama Shaami Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih has also declared it


permissible in his book Radd ul Mukhtaar. Hazrat Shaikh
Ayaashee Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that to add the word
Sayyedina before the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam in prayer (Salaah) will attract the Mercy of Allah Taala
towards you. 2

It states in Durr e Mukhtaar that to add the word Sayyedina is


desirable and the proof of that is a Hadith that is in Bukhari
Shareef and Muslim Shareef.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I am the leader
(Sayyed) of all the people on the Day of Judgement. I am the
leader (Sayyed) of all the children of Adam Alaihis Salaam on the
Day of Judgement. I am not being arrogant, I am merely
explaining a reality. 3
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

BETTER THAN ALL WORSHIPS


Reciting blessings is better than all voluntary (Nafl) worships. 4
Hazrat Abdul Aziz Dabaag Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states
that blessings recited upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam are
always accepted, there should be no doubt about that, and reciting
blessings is better than all other deeds that take us towards
Paradise. 5

Hazrat Abul Laith Samarqandi Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that if


you want to know if sending blessings is better than other

1
Afzalus Salawaat Page 73
2
Shifa ul Quloob Page 100
3
Seerat Zia un Nabi Vol 5 Page 925
4
Jazbul Quloob
5
Afzalus Salawaat Page 14
131
worships, then ponder the fact that Allah Taala ordered us to
perform the other forms of worship (e.g. Prayer, Charity, Fasting),
but when it comes to blessings, He states that He Himself sends
blessings, then orders His Angels to send blessings, then orders all
those with faith to send blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. 1

Hazrat Allama Hafiz Sakhaawi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih quotes


Hazrat Imam Faakihee Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih who said, If a
sensible person is asked if he would prefer to have the good deeds
of all the people in his book of deeds, or if he would like to receive
blessings from Allah Taala, he would always choose the blessings
from Allah Taala over anything else. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The worship that causes the Mercy of Allah Taala to rain down in
the ratio of ten to one, and Angels praying for the forgiveness of
the person who is involved in this worship, is definitely better
than all other worships. May Allah Taala guide us all to recite
blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

BETTER THAN REMEMBRANCE


OF ALLAH TAALA
It is reported in Riyazul Hasan that reciting blessings is better
than the remembrance of Allah Taala. The evidence of this is that,
in terms of the remembrance of Allah Taala, it states, You
remember Me and I will remember you. However, in terms of
blessings, it is reported that If you recite blessings one time, I will
recite blessings ten times.' In other words, If you praise Me one
time I will praise you one time, but if you praise My Beloved one
time I will praise you ten times. This is because the one who loves
the beloved likes to hear the mention of his beloved, his praises,
mentioning his qualities, and blessing him, more than he likes to

1
Mutalial Misr Page 78
2
Afzalus Salawaat Page 32
132
hear his own praises. One who has someone that is beloved
prefers to listen to the praise of the beloved rather than his own
praise. 1
A PERFECT SPIRITUAL GUIDE
Shaikh Imam Ali Muttaqi has reported, on the words of Shaikh
Muddin Moosa Sufi in Hakim ul Kabeer, that when you find a
perfect spiritual guide, the way to find closeness to Allah Taala is
to act upon the laws of Islam (Shariah) and constantly recite
blessings on Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Reciting
blessings will make your exterior bright with a great light and you
will receive favours and graces direct from Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam. 2

Shaikh Sanoosi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states in Sagraawi that he


had seen certain mystics (Sufis) who did not find perfect spiritual
guides but through reciting blessings constantly, they achieved
the status that is usually only obtained through a perfect spiritual
guide. 3

SHORTEST ROUTE
Hazrat Allama Yusuf Nibhaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih, states that
the shortest path to reach the Court of Allah Taala is reciting
blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The person
who does not recite blessings upon Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and wants to enter the Court of Allah Taala, will find that
the lack of blessings will not allow the veil to be lifted, thus he will
be unable to enter the Court of Allah Taala. 4

LAPS ARE FILLED


Hazrat Abdul Haq Muhaddith e Dehlvi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
reports that a pious person said, From the word Allahumma to

1
Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 326
2
Jazbul Quloob Page 26
3
Shifa ul Quloob Page 200
4
Afzalus Salawaat Page 41
133
the words Wa Aalihi Wa Ashaabihi is an ocean that has no
shore. People of faith can dive into this sea of mercy and fill their
laps with pearls and treasures. The deeper they go into this sea of
mercy, the more spiritual treasures they will obtain. 1 May Allah
Taala guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

AN INCIDENT
Abu Zaid Muhaqqiq Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih narrates an incident
from Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih that one
night, he saw Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in his dream
and asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, what state
are Imam Ghazali, Bu Ali Seena, and Ibn Khateeb in? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Listen! Ibn Khateeb is being
punished, and Bu Ali Seena is in difficulty. These people were
searching for closeness to Allah Taala without me. No one is able
to reach that destination without my intercession Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam praised Imam Ghazali tremendously. This
incident is explained in detail in Majlil Asraar and Qurtubi has
also reported it in his book Sharh e Daleel. 2

Hazrat Arif Saawi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih narrates that reciting


blessings can grant a person closeness to Allah Taala without a
spiritual guide because in other religious incantations (Wazeefas),
Satan can intervene and therefore, a spiritual guide is essential.
However, with blessings, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
the guide himself and therefore Satan cannot intervene. 3

SEVENTY DOORS OF MERCY


Imam Sakhaawi Alaihir Rahmah reports on the authority of Shaikh
Majeeduddin Firozaabaadi with an authentic chain of narrators.
Imam Samarqandi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih reports that, I heard

1
Shifa ul Quloob Page 357
2
Shifa ul Quloob Page 201
3
Saaadatud Daarain, Reference from Aab e Kauthar Page 28
134
from Khizr and Hazrat Ilyas Alaihimus Salaam, they used to say that
they heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam say, The person
who recites Sallallaho Alaa Muhammad, people will make that
person their friend, even if they hate him. By Allah! People will
not make that person their friend until Allah Taala makes him His
friend and we heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam say on
the pulpit, The person who recites Sallallaho Alaa Muhammad has
opened seventy Doors of Mercy for himself. 1

BLESSINGS GUARD AGAINST BACKBITING


The same chain of narrators state that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, If a person sits in a gathering and recites,
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem Wasallal Laahu Alaa
Muhammad, Allah Taala appoints an Angel to keep that person
away from backbiting. When the person gets up from the
gathering, if he recites Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem Wasallal
Laahu Alaa Muhammad, Allah Taala forbids people from
backbiting against him.

HONOURED WITH SEEING RASOOL ALLAH


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Hazrat Khizr and Hazrat Ilyas Alaihimus Salaam stated that a person
came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam from Syria and said,
Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, my father is old, weak
and has gone blind. He could not come here because he does not
have the strength to walk, but his heartfelt desire is to see you.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Tell him to recite
Sallallaho Alaa Muhammad every night for one week and he
will see me in his dream and report this from me. The person did
as he was told and was honoured with seeing Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in his dream. 2
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

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Afzalus Salawaat Page 80
2
Jazbul Quloob Page 268
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SAVED FROM DISASTER
It is reported in Shifa ul Asqaam that Hazrat Naakahaani
narrates an incident in his book Fajr e Muneer on the authority
of Shaikh Abu Moosa Zareer Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih.
The Shaikh says, We were on a ship with a large group of
people, when suddenly, a great gust of wind and ominous
looking, huge, dark, storm clouds appeared. The storm tossed the
ship back and forth. The boatmen announced that it would be
very difficult to survive this storm. The people on the ship started
wailing and crying and everyone prepared for death. At that
moment, I fell asleep, and was blessed with seeing Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in my dream who told me, O Abu Moosa,
tell the people on the ship to recite the following blessing one
thousand times and you will all be saved.
I woke up and told everyone and they all began reciting
the blessing. We had only completed three hundred when the
winds stopped and the ship reached the shore safely.
Allahumma Salli Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Muhammadiw Wasallim Salaatan Tunajjeena Bihaa Min
Jameeil Ahwaali Wal Aafaati Wa Taqdee Lanaa Bihaa Jameeal
Haajaati Wa Tutahhiroona Bihaa Min Jameeis Sayyi Aati Wa
Tar Faoona Bihaa Indaka Alad Darajaati Wa Tuballi Ghoonaa
Bihaa Aqsal Ghaayaati Min Jameeil Khayraati Fil Hayaati Wa
Badal Mamaat. 1

AN INSPIRING INCIDENT
Imam Tibraani has quoted an inspiring and touching incident
which is reported by the famous companion, Hazrat Zaid bin
Thaabit Radiallaho Taala Anhu. He narrates that, One morning we
left our homes and went with Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
When we got to a crossroad in Madinah, we saw that a villager
was walking with his camels nose string held tightly. When he

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got close to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam he said, Peace,
mercy and blessings be upon you O Prophet. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied to his greeting.
At that moment a person came running, stood in front of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and said, Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, this villager has stolen my camel and is
taking off with it. On hearing this, the camel let out a loud cry
and as soon as Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam heard that he
said, Get away from me, the camel is testifying that you are
lying. When he had left, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said
to the villager, When you were walking towards me, what were
you reciting? He replied, May my parents be sacrificed on you, I
was reciting the following:
Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammadin Hattaa Laa Tabqaa Minas
Salaati Shay
Allahumma Sallim Alaa Muhammadin Hattaa Laa Yabqaa
Minas Salaami Shay
Allahumma Baarik Alaa Muhammadin Hattaa Laa Tabqaa
Minal Barakati Shay
Allahummar Ham Alaa Muhammadin Hattaa Laa Tabqaa Minar
Rahmati Shay.

Upon hearing this Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I saw
that the Angels had come to collect the words that were coming
out of your mouth, and there were so many Angels that the whole
horizon was covered in Angels. 1
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

NEEDS FULFILLED
Imam Mustagfiri reports, on the authority of Hazrat Jaabir
Radiallaho Taala Anhu, that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
The person who recites one hundred blessings upon me each day

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and night will have one hundred of their needs fulfilled. Thirty
needs of this world and the rest in the hereafter. 1
May Allah Taala guide us all to recite blessings, Aameen.

FORGIVEN BEFORE STANDING UP


In the book Sharwah Dalaail, Ustadh Abu Bakr Muhammad
Jabar Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih reports, on the authority of Hazrat
Anas bin Maalik Radiallaho Taala Anhu, that Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who recites Allahumma Salli
Alaa Muhammadiw Wa Aalihi Wa Sallim will be forgiven
before he sits down, if he is standing. If he is sitting when he
recites it, he will be forgiven before he stands up. 2

THE PEN WILL BREAK


One day Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was in Masjid e
Nabvi. The Companions were gathered around Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam when a Bedouin arrived and greeted Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam gave the Bedouin
preference over Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu,
and made the Bedouin sit next to him. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique
Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, I know that you keep me closer to you than anyone else
in the world, but today you have made this Bedouin sit next to
you, what is the reason for this honour and respect? Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O Abu Bakr, Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis
Salaam just told me that this Bedouin constantly sends blessings
and salutations upon me, and uses words that have not been used
by anybody to this day. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala
Anhu asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, what is that
blessing? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied,
Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Muhammadin Fil Awwaleena Wal Aakhireena Wafil Malaa
Ikatil Alaa Ilaa Yaumid Deen.

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Fazail e Durood Page 81 & Maarejun Nabuwwah Vol 1 Page 301
138
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked,
Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, tell me about the
rewards of reciting this blessing? The Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, If all the oceans in the world became ink, all
the trees in the world became pens, all the Angels became writers,
the oceans would dry up, the pens would break, but the reward of
this blessing would not be fully written yet. 1 May Allah Taala
guide us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

REWARD FOR RECITING


SIXTY THOUSAND BLESSINGS
A person came to Hazrat Sultan Mahmood Ghaznawi Alaihir
Rahmah and said, I have been yearning for a chance to see Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam for a long, long time. My wish was
that I would get a chance to see him in my dream and pour my
heart out to him. I would keep my eyes closed and sleep all night
in the hope that my wish would come true. Allah Taala blessed
me, and I was blessed with the honour of seeing Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in my dream last night.
I saw the blessed face that is like the radiant full moon
and is the soul of the Night of Power. Upon seeing Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam happy, I said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, I am thousands of dirhams in debt, I am unable to
re-pay this debt. I fear that I will die and this debt will be on my
head. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Go to Mahmood
and he will re-pay your debt. I pleaded, He will not believe me,
give me a sign. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Go and
tell him that you recite thirty thousand blessings in the early part
of the night, and then you wake up in the latter part of the night
and recite thirty thousand more blessings. Tell him about this and
he will re-pay your debt.
When Mahmood heard this message, he began to cry,
confirmed this sign, repaid the debt and gave the person one

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thousand dirhams extra as a gift. The people in his court were
shocked and said, This person has said an unbelievable thing, yet
you confirmed it. We are with you constantly, you have never
recited this many blessings and it is not possible for someone to
recite that many blessings in a night.
Sultan Mahmood said, You are correct, but I have heard
scholars say that whoever recites the following blessing one time,
it is as though he has recited ten thousand blessings. I recite that
blessing three times in the early part of the night, and then I recite
it three more times in the latter part of the night. In this way, I
assumed I was reciting sixty thousand blessings each night. When
this person gave me the message from Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, I have received confirmation of that blessing and the
words of the scholars have been proven correct. That blessing is as
follows: Allahumma Salli Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadim
Makhtalafal Malwaani Wa Taaaqabal Asraani Wa Karral Jadee
Daani Was Taqbalal Furqadaani Wa Balaga Roohahu Wa
Arwaaha Ahli Baytihee Minnat Tahiy Yatu Was Salaamu Wa
Baaraka Wa Sallam Alaihi Katheeraa. 1

WHAT IS THE MOST DESIRABLE TIME


TO SEND BLESSINGS?
There are certain times that are definitely more desirable in which
to recite blessings; the day of Friday and the night before Friday
(some have added the days of Saturday, Sunday and Thursday as
well); morning and night; when entering and leaving the Mosque;
when visiting the blessed resting place of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam; at the mounts of Safa and Marwa; in the first
Tashahhud, as there is reference to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam in it, therefore reciting blessings is either desirable or
compulsory (depending on the Fiqh that you follow). Hazrat
Imam Shafi has explained this in detail.
According to Imam Maalik, one should recite blessings in
the final Tashahhud before supplication; in the sermon on
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prayer (you should repeat the words of the Muaddhin as well);
and at the time of Iqaamat; at the beginning, middle and end of
supplication. According to Imam Shafi, one should recite
blessings after Dua e Qunoot; and in between the Takbeers at Eid
time; recite blessings in the funeral prayer; after finishing
Talbiyyah (Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik); when meeting
someone; when leaving; at the time of ablution; and when you
lose something. According to one narration, you should also recite
blessings when you sneeze; when beginning a speech and
propagating; and before and after reading or reciting a Hadith
Shareef.
All religious speakers, teachers, those who commentate on
the Quran, those who present invitations of marriage and those
who are getting married and those who are performing the
marriage ceremony should all recite blessings. In magazines and
publications, after writing Bismillaah Shareef, some people end
books with blessings, and also before all important tasks are
undertaken. In addition, recite blessings when you talk about
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam or are listening to someone
talking about him or are writing about him. According to Hazrat
Imam Hasan Basri, Imam Shafi and Imam Ahmad bin Hambal, if
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is remembered in voluntary
(Nafl) prayers, reciting blessing is desirable.

There are many Ahadith about reciting blessings when Rasool


Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is mentioned, Imam Bukhari has said
that this is quite evident. Qawaasi has said that Respect and
reverence is when Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
mentioned, you should recite blessings. 1 May Allah Taala guide
us all to recite blessings in abundance, Aameen.
Allahumma Salley Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Sayyedina Muhammadiw Wa Baarik Wa Sallim.

TAUGHT BY RASOOL ALLAH


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

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There is no doubt that the blessings which are found in the
Ahadith are the best ones to recite, simply because they were
taught by the blessed tongue of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. Some scholars have stated that the best blessing is the
blessing that is recited in prayer (Salaah) after Attahhiyaat. This
blessing has been mentioned in many Ahadith with various
details. It is sufficient for all needs, and is the most famous of
blessings. It is as follows:
Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali
Muhammadin Kamaa Sallayta Alaa Ibraaheema Wa Alaa Aali
Ibraaheema Innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma Baarik Alaa
Muhammadiw Wa Alaa Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Baarakta
Alaa Ibraaheema Wa Alaa Aali Ibraaheema Innaka Hameedum
Majeed.
This blessing has been mentioned in different words in
many narrations and they have been compiled together by Imam
Noowi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih, as they were all taught by Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Therefore, those blessings should
also be recited as they are the words that have emanated from the
blessed tongue of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammadin Abdika Wa
Rasoolikan Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Alaa Aali Muhammadiw
Wa Azwaa Jihee Ummahaatil Mumineena Wa Dhurriy
Yatihee Wa Ahli Baytihee Kamaa Sallayta Alaa Ibraaheema
Wa Alaa Aali Ibraaheema Fil Aalameena Innaka Hameedum
Majeed.
Allahumma Baarik Alaa Muhammadin Abdika Wa
Rasoolikan Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Alaa Aali Muhammadiw
Wa Azwaa Jihee Ummahaatil Mumineena Wa Dhurriy
Yatihee Wa Ahli Baytihee Kamaa Baarakta Alaa Ibraaheema
Wa Alaa Aali Ibraaheema Fil Aalameena Innaka Hameedum
Majeeduw Wa Kamaa Yaleequ Bi Azmatihi Wa Sharafihee
Wa Kamaa Lihee Wa Ridaaka Anhu Wa Kamaa Tuhibbu Wa
Tardaa Lahu Adada Malumaatika Wa Midaada Kali
Maatika Wa Ridaa Nafsaati Wa Zinata Arshika Afdala
Salaataw Wa Akmalahaa Wa Atammahaa Kullamaa
Dhakarakadh Dhaakiroona Wa Ghafala An Dhikrikal

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Ghaafiluna Wa Sallim Tasleeman Kadhaalika Wa Alaynaa
Maahum. 1

NECESSARY GUIDANCE
It is better that along with the blessings (Salaat), you also recite
salutations (Salaam), especially when the verse is recited from the
Quran that orders us to recite blessings and salutations. Hazrat
Ibrahim Nasfee Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states, I saw Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in my dream and felt that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was upset with me. I hurriedly presented
my hand and kissed the blessed hand of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and said Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I
am amongst those who is spreading the Ahadith, I am from the
Ahle Sunnah, and I am a traveller. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam smiled and said, When you recite blessings upon me,
why do you not recite salutations? Hazrat Ibrahim Nasfee
Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states, After this I made it my habit to
always write salutations along with the blessings, which is:
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.

SOME MORE BLESSINGS & THEIR BENEFITS

DUROOD E RAZVIA
Sallallaho Alan Nabiyyil Ummiyyi Wa Aalihi
Sallallaho Alayhi Wasallam
Salaataw Wa Salaaman Alayka Yaa Rasool Allah.
(Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam)

EXCELLENCE AND BENEFITS OF


DUROOD E RAZVIA
There are forty benefits of this blessing, which are proven from
authentic and credible Hadith, and some of them are being
mentioned here. The person who has love for Rasool Allah

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Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
who respects him more than the world and
everything in it, who stays away from those who try and belittle
his rank and respect, stays away from those who try to stop his
remembrance, and is disgusted with the enemies of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam with his heart, such a person will have
three thousand favours bestowed on him when he recites this
blessing. Some of the other benefits are as follows:
He will have two thousand salutations bestowed on him.
Five thousand rewards will be entered into his book of deeds.
Five thousand of his sins will be wiped away.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will shake his hand on the
Day of Judgement.
On his forehead will be written that he is not a hypocrite.
It will be written on his forehead that he is free from the fire of
Hell.
Allah Taala will keep him with the Martyrs on the Day of
Judgement.
He will receive increased wealth.
His children and their children and their children will be
blessed.
He will be victorious over his enemies.
Love for him will be put into peoples hearts.
He will be blessed with seeing Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam in his dream.

He will die with faith.


Intercession of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will be
made compulsory for him.
Allah Taala will be pleased with him in such a way that He
will never be displeased with him.

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This permission for reciting Durood e Razvia will be placed in the
hearts of all people provided they stay away from misguided sects
and misguided people.

METHOD OF RECITING DUROOD E RAZVIA


This blessed Durood is also called Durood e Juma. After Juma
prayer, turn your face towards Madinah Munawwarah and stand
with arms folded and with respect, and recite it one hundred
times. It is better if a group of people recite it together. This one
blessing is equivalent to ten blessings and the reward for each
blessing is multiplied ten times. Therefore, if this blessing is
recited one time, reward for one hundred blessings is awarded.
Therefore if ten people recite it one time each together, each
person receives one thousand rewards; one thousand sins are
removed; one thousand good deeds are written, and divine
favours are showered on each person one thousand times. All this
is if it is recited only once, if it is recited one hundred times each;
the rewards are multiplied one hundred times.

The people who know about this should ensure that they make
their family, friends, acquaintances, and people who pray Juma
prayers aware of it, so that there can be a substantial gathering of
people to recite the blessing because the reward is multiplied by
ten times for each extra person that is part of the gathering. The
person who organises this or makes people aware of this will
receive the reward of everyone multiplied by ten times, and the
reward of the rest will not be reduced.

Understand it this way that ten people get together and recite it
one time each. Each person will receive the reward for reciting it
one thousand times. The person who brought everyone together
receives ten times more than everyone else and therefore receives
ten thousand rewards. May Allah Taala guide us all to perform
this, Aameen.

When the quantity of blessings have been recited, raise your


hands as you would for supplication; the Imam, or another
appointed person, should recite the verses of the Shajrah. After
that, recite Fatihah and present the reward to Rasool Allah
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Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
his Companions, his family, and all our
pious predecessors. Next, recite the Supplication of Acceptance
(Munaajaat), and then make supplication for yourselves. Ensure
that you supplicate for all Sunni Muslims and for all of us to die
with faith.

DUROOD E SHIFA SHAREEF


Allahumma Salli Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadin Tibbil Quloobi
Wa Dawaa Iha Wa Aafiyatil Abdaani Wa Shifaa Iha Wa Nooril
Absaari Wa Diyaa Iha Wa Alaa Aalihi Wa Sahbihi Wa Sallim.
Translation: O Allah send blessings upon our Master Muhammad
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam who is the physician and the medicine of
hearts; he is the safety and the curer of our bodies; he is the light
in our eyes and its splendour, and send blessings and salutations
on his family and his Companions. 1
Benefit: Physical and spiritual illnesses are cured.

DUROOD E HALLIL MUSHKILAAT


Allahumma Salli Wa Sallim Wa Baarik Alaa Sayyedina
Muhammadin Qad Daa Qat Heelatee Adriknee Yaa Rasool Allah.
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Translation: Oh Allah send blessings upon our Master
Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, help me as my attempts and means have failed.

Benefit: The Mufti of Damascus, Haamid Aafandi Rehmatullahe


Taala Alaih was arrested one time and was in great trouble. The
president was an archenemy of his. At night he was in great pain
and difficulty when he suddenly fell asleep. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam came into his dream, comforted him and taught him
this Durood, and said when you recite this, Allah Taala will ease

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your difficulties. He woke up, recited this Durood and the
difficulties were removed.
Many of our noble predecessors in Islam would recite this
blessing during difficulties. Allama Syed Ibn Aabideen has quoted
the proofs and details of this in his Fatawa e Shaami. 1

Method of Reciting: The way to recite this is to perform fresh


ablution after Isha prayer and perform two rakats Nafl prayer. In
the first rakaat, after Alhamdu, recite Surah Kaafiroon and in
the second, after Alhamdu, recite Surah Ikhlaas. When
completed, sit facing the Qibla in a place where you will be able to
sleep. Repent with a true heart and recite Astagfirullaahal
Adheem one thousand times. After that, sit respectfully (as you
would sit in Salaah), and imagine that you are pleading in the
court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Recite the Durood
one hundred, two hundred, three hundred times; keep reciting it
until you start to feel sleepy. When you feel sleepy, lie down and
go to sleep on your right side, facing the Qibla. When you wake
up in the latter part of the night, sit respectfully in the same spot
and recite the Durood until Fajr prayer. When you are reciting,
keep your need or difficulty that you want help with in your
mind. Insha Allah, in one night or three nights, your desire will be
fulfilled. If the final night is the night of Friday, that is better.

DUROOD E KAMAALIYAH
Allahumma Salli Wa Sallim Wa Baarik Alaa Sayyedina
Muhammadinin Nabiyyil Kaamili Wa Alaa Aalihee Kamaa Laa
Nihaayata Li Kamaa Lika Wa Adada Kamaa Lihee. 2

Benefits: 1) Reciting it one time earns the reward of reciting it


seventy thousand times. 2) If a person suffers from loss of
memory, they should keep reciting this between Maghrib and
Isha prayers, without a limit on quantity, Insha Allah this illness
will be cured and memory will improve.

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Afzalus Salawaat, Page 191
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DUROOD E SAAADAH
Allahumma Salli Alaa Sayyedina Muhammadin Adada Maafee
Ilmil Laahi Salaatan Daa Imatam Bidawaami Mulkil Laah.
Translation: Oh Allah, send blessings upon our Master
Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in the quantity that is in Your
knowledge, a blessing that is permanent, like the eternal dominion
of Allah Taala.

Benefit: Imam Suyuti Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that reciting


this blessing one time grants the recitor the reward of reciting six
hundred thousand blessings. 1

Ham Ghareebon Key Aaqa Pey Bey Had Durood


Ham Faqeeron Ki Sarwat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Countless Blessings On The Master Of Us Destitute Ones


Upon The Fortune Of Us Beggars Millions of Salutations Of Peace

To instil love for reciting Blessings


Read & Teach
Barkaat e Shariat
In your homes & Mosques for
5 minutes each day.
Insha Allah you will gain closeness to
Allah Taala & Rasool Allah
(Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam)
(Author: Barkaat e Shariat)

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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

INVITING TO GOOD / FORBIDDING


FROM EVIL

Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil KareemAmma Baad!

Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran:








And let there be such a group among you, that they may call
towards goodness and command what is just and forbid evil. And
the very same attained their goals. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Propagation of this religion of Islam, which changed the fortune of
mankind, is an important and compulsory part of this beautiful
religion. There should be people in this community who sacrifice
themselves to spread this message of mercy to all corners of the

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earth, otherwise this message of mercy will be limited to a few
countries, and that is a great injustice not only to the message, but
also to all those communities that are wandering in the darkness;
those people whose dark nights are crying out for a bright
message and are thirsty for a lantern of knowledge to reach them.
The communities that have already received this message
are also at risk from the dirt of carelessness covering the mirror
that is their heart. The heat of enthusiasm that they have can be
cooled and dampened very quickly by laziness and lethargy. To
ensure that this does not happen, it is essential that we sacrifice
our time and our lives, and share with people our religious
knowledge, wisdom, insight, spiritual guidance; anything that is
needed by the community. If we, as a community, do not fulfil this
important responsibility that we have been given, we will have to
respond to the reasons for these failures in the Court of our
Creator.
History is witness to the fact that as long as people were
ready for this sacrifice, it was forever spring in the beautiful
garden of Islam. As long as our Islamic schools were producing
Ghazali, Raazi, Saaadi, and Baizaawi, and our spiritual centres
were producing Rumi, Hajveri, Ajmeri, Zakariya, Multani, Shaikh
Sarhandi Radiallaho Taala Anhum Wa An Mashaa Ikhahum Wa Khalfaa
Ahum Wa Amthaa Lahum, producing personalities like this who were
a source of pride and pleasure; the darkness and injustice of
infidelity was continuously illuminated by the light of Islam, and
truth kept conquering the forts of falsehood. However, the current
era is so frightening that I do not have the strength to speak about
it, and you do not have the stamina to listen to it. O Allah, have
mercy on us, O dweller of Gumbad e Khazra Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, provide a cure. May Allah Taala guide us all to invite to
good and forbid from evil, Aameen.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UMMAH


Allah Taala says,




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You are the best among all those nations that appeared unto
mankind, you command to good, and forbid evil, and keep faith
unto Allah. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
We realise from this verse that the Ummah of Muhammad Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has been created and sent onto the
earth for a specific reason. That specific reason is inviting to good
and forbidding from evil. Today, this Ummah is not acting upon
this cause, rather, it appears that this Ummah hates goodness and
loves evil. It is our responsibility to understand the reason for our
creation, because the community that forgets its reason for being
here is abandoned. The situation we are in today is totally void of
inviting to good and forbidding from evil due to our carelessness.
It is imperative for us to keep our reason for being created always
at the forefront, and always invite to good and forbid from evil. If
we do this, Allah Taala will definitely look at us with mercy and
grant us success in both worlds. May Allah Taala guide us to
always invite people to the truth, Aameen.

HAZRAT LUQMANS ADVICE


Alaihis Salaam
Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran:
(Hazrat Luqman Alaihis Salaam said to his son)





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O my son! Establish prayer and bid doing good and forbid evil
and be patient over whatever befalls upon you. Undoubtedly,
these are affairs of determination. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The above verse of the Quran shows that Hazrat Luqman Alaihis
Salaam told his son to establish prayer, order people to do good
things, and forbid them from evil. We realise that as fathers, we
should guide our children towards good deeds and should make
them punctual in those things, which includes performing prayers
and ordering towards good etc.
However, it is a crying shame! Today, if a son is on the path of
religion, the parents are not happy. If he goes to invite people
towards religion, they are not happy. The situation is so bad today
that may Allah have Mercy and Grace on us. Some parents recite
the Holy Quran themselves, but do not encourage or force their
children to recite the glorious Book of Allah Taala, which leads to
the child doing as he pleases. At the end of the day, it is the
parents who have to carry the burden of shame. May Allah Taala
guide us all to bring up our children in the light of the teachings of
the Quran and Hadith, Aameen.

YOU FORGOT YOURSELF?


Allah Taala says,




Do you order righteousness to mankind and forget yourselves
whereas you read the Book? Then, have you no sense? 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


From the above verse we learn that not only should we order
other people to the truth and goodness, but we must also act upon
it ourselves. We should correct ourselves and teach ourselves

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before attempting to teach and correct others. We should worry
about the consequences of our deeds along with worrying about
the benefits of the hereafter for everyone else. Usually our state is
such that we correct others, yet we forget about ourselves.

We learn from the verse that the person who goes around inviting
people to good and correcting them, but does not pay attention
towards himself, has very little sense. May Allah Taala, through
the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, guide us all to act
upon the teachings of the Quran, Aameen.

RESPONSIBILITY OF MUSLIM MEN AND WOMEN


Our Lord and Creator states,











And the Muslim men and women are friends to one another, bid
for good and forbid evil and establish prayer and pay the poor-
due (Zakat) and obey Allah and His Messenger. These are they on
whom soon Allah will have mercy. Undoubtedly Allah is,
Dominant, Wise. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The friendship that a Muslim should have with another Muslim is
not just a question of talking, having sexual relations and business
dealings; rather, believing men and believing women show their

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love for each other, and display their love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam with their actions and deeds. They regard inviting
people towards good as their obligation, and ripping out all evil
from its roots and destroying it is their reason for living. They
want to see everyone as the embodiment of goodness, even if they
themselves have to overcome countless difficulties to achieve this,
because this was the desire of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
The happiness of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is all that
matters in the universe; it is the reason for living for those who
love Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and they are prepared to
sacrifice their lives if that is what it takes. Did Imam Hussein
Radiallaho Taala Anhu not sacrifice his whole household to ensure
that evil was stopped? Did he not give his life and display brightly
the difference between truth and falsehood? Alas! If only we
would follow in his footsteps, our lives would also be spent in
inviting to good and forbidding from evil.
Let us ask Allah Taala to give us the strength, guidance, and
wisdom to invite people to good and forbid them from evil,
through the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

EVIL THINGS
Allah Taala states in the Glorious Quran,



Whatever bad they did they did not prohibit one other among
themselves. Necessarily, they used to do evil things. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Nowadays, the majority of men and women, no matter where they
gather, do not get tired of backbiting, rudeness, dirty talk, lying,
and talking about things that are forbidden by the laws of Islam.
The responsibility of believers is that they should stop people who
are engaging in these kinds of chat and explain to them politely.
They should be taught about fear of Allah Taala so that they
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in with that kind of chatting, we will be the same as the people
who are involved in this evil. May Allah Taala guide us all to act
upon the teachings of the Quran, Aameen.

VERY WEAK FAITH


The Supreme Preacher, Prophet of Mercy Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, If you see any evil, stop it with your hands. If you do not
have the strength to stop it with your hands, stop it with your
tongue. If this is not possible either, then consider it evil in your
heart, and this is the weakest level of faith. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams motive and desire
is that peace should prevail in society. All the problems, troubles,
and arguments that arise in society are all a result of evils that are
committed by people. This is why we are told to stop them in
whatever way we can. If we are able stop it with our strength then
stop it, because sometimes no matter how much a scholar
preaches and pleads, people will not refrain from evil. However, if
a strong person or a community leader threatens them, they may
see sense and refrain from evil. Whether it is the might of the fist,
or the sweetness of the words, however it is done; stopping people
from evil is the responsibility of each and every believer. Rather, it
would not be wrong if I said that doing so would ensure our faith
is safeguarded and secured. If one is not able to stop evil with the
hands or the tongue, it is stated that the least one can do is think of
it as evil. The danger is that if a weak person cannot stop evil with
any of the two previous methods, and does not have the strength
for this then the fear is that maybe he might get involved in that
evil too. For this very reason, it is stated that at least think of it as
evil, as this is the weakest level of faith.

If we look at society today, we see that most people are not even at
the level of the weakest faith. Is it not true that we do not even
consider evil to be evil anymore? Rather, it is a fact that when evil
is seen, most of us say, Its ok, it happens, no big deal.
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we should have some mercy on ourselves; and to safeguard our
faith, we should think of any evil as evil. May Allah Taala guide
us all to stop evil, safeguard ourselves from evil, invite to good,
and to do good ourselves, Aameen.

SINS WILL NOT BE RECORDED


Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Ubaidah bin Jarrah Radiallaho Taala Anhu
states that he asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Which
martyr has the most respect in the Court of Allah Taala? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The youngster who goes in the
court of a tyrant ruler and invites him towards good deeds and
forbids him from evil, and he is punished for this with death. Even
if he is not killed, then as long as he is alive, his sins will not be
recorded. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! A tyrant ruler gets intoxicated with the strength of the
army, and does as he pleases. He oppresses the poor, abolishes
rules for differentiating between the lawful the forbidden, pride
and arrogance take hold of his heart and he begins to do as his
heart desires. Even though he is indulging in many evil and
wrong acts, no one is willing to confront him and attempting to
stop his cruel, evil ways, due to the might of the army at his
disposal. People fear that they will be killed, will be severely
punished, will lose their jobs, or will be stripped of any privileges
that they may enjoy. Everyone is fearful of the leader, but the
greater threat lies in the fact that if the leader goes astray, there is
a great risk that the community will also go astray, which is why
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, People will be on the
religion of their leaders.

If the leader or king is committing evil acts, then the subjects will
also be involved in evil. If a person does not worry about the
injustices of a tyrant ruler, and goes to him to invite him to good
and forbid him from evil, it is evident what his punishment would
likely be. It is reported that for this, he would probably be killed,
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as he is alive. In other words, if he unwittingly commits a sin,
Allah Taala will forgive him.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


This does not mean that a person can go up in front of an evil,
tyrant ruler one time, offer him some good advice, and then spend
the rest of his life committing sins. Rather, he should always try
and save himself from committing any act that is against the laws
and commands of Islam. May Allah Taala shower His Graces on
us and guide us to save ourselves from sins, Aameen.

MERCILESS RULER
The Companion of the Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Hazrat Abu
Dardaa Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Keep inviting to good
and keep forbidding from evil. If you stop these things, then Allah
Taala will appoint such a ruler over you who will not respect
your elders, nor will he show any mercy to your children. Your
elders will complain of difficulties but they will not be heard, they
will ask for help but no one will help them, and they will ask for
forgiveness but they will not be forgiven. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Muslims all over the world are embroiled in difficulties,
it seems like they are caught in a whirlpool and cannot escape.
Lands and countries are being ruined, or wealth and children are
destroyed; in short, there is no place where Muslims are able to
live in peace. The only reason for this happening is that we cannot
remember why we were created and we have totally forgotten
why we came into this world. Even today, at this late stage, if we
start inviting to good and forbidding from evil, Allah Taala will
return us to our former and lost glories, and we will be able to live
our lives in peace and tranquillity. May Allah Taala guide us all
to order people to goodness, and forbid people from evil, Aameen.

THE SUPREME MARTYR

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Hazrat Sayyedina Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The most supreme
martyr in my Ummah is the person who goes to a tyrant ruler,
orders him to do good, and forbids him from evil, and for this
reason, gets martyred. Such a martyrs position in Paradise will be
between Hazrat Sayyedina Hamzah and Hazrat Sayyedina Imam
Jafar Tayyar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is no simple task to go in front of a cruel and brutal
ruler and speak words of truth. Neither is it within the capabilities
of each and every person. This is the reason the reward for it is so
exalted. Pious bondmen of Allah Taala do not care about anyone
and never fear to speak the truth, and the lives of our pious
predecessors are witness to this. May Allah Taala give us all the
guidance to speak the truth, to hear the truth, and to support the
truth, Aameen.
COMPULSORY FOR A BELIEVER
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, All Prophets that came
in to the world had companions who lived their lives according to
the books of Allah Taala and the teachings of the Prophets
Alaihimus Salaam, and this system continued with all the Prophets.
After the generations of the Companions, people will come who
will speak very nicely from the pulpits but will commit evil deeds.
At that time, it is necessary for all believers, and it is their duty to
struggle against these people with their hands. If they are unable
to confront them with their hands, then they should do it with
their tongues. If they are unable to confront them with their
tongues, they have very weak faith. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We realise from the above Hadith that if one invites to
good, forbids from evil, but does not practice these himself and is
involved in sins and evil deeds, it is imperative upon us to reform
and correct him with whatever means necessary. If it is possible
with the hands, we should use our hands. If we are unable to use

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our hands, we should stop them with our tongues, because if a
propagator himself becomes a victim of immorality, the
population will also follow in his footsteps; the end result being
that society will be trapped in a cesspool of evil. If we are unable
to stop them with our hands or your tongues, we should at least
think of their actions as evil in our mind and heart, as this is the
weakest level of faith. We ask Allah Taala to look at us with Grace
and guide us to spread goodness and to eliminate evil, Aameen.

CURSING AND SWEARING AT EACH OTHER


Sayyedina Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When my Ummah
begins to consider the world as the most important thing, the awe
and admiration of Islam will leave their hearts. When they stop
inviting to good and forbidding from evil, they will be deprived of
the blessings of the revelations. When they start cursing and
swearing at each other, their status and value will drop in the
Sight of Allah Taala. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! All three of the faults and evils mentioned above are
present in Muslims today. There is so much love for the world that
nothing is desired more than the world and its possessions. It
seems as though we are going to live in the world forever, and do
not have to ever leave the world. All our efforts and hard work are
towards obtaining this world; the concept of dying and having to
answer for our deeds has completely left our minds and hearts.
You can see this everywhere in todays society and culture.
Similarly, not inviting and ordering people to good, and not
forbidding them from evil has also become a part of the culture in
our society. Cursing and swearing at each other has also become
our identity, rather, even most of our ladies and small children are
in the habit of cursing and swearing. This is the reason that we
have fallen in the Sight of Allah Taala, and when someone falls in
the Sight of Allah Taala, no one can lift them up.

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The awe and admiration of Islam has left our hearts because we
have replaced it with love of this world. We are not receiving the
blessings of the Quran for we have forgotten our responsibility
and duty of inviting to good and forbidding from evil. We have
fallen in the Sight of Allah Taala, as our mouths and lips are
forever busy with cursing and swearing. For Allahs sake! We
must get rid of the above-mentioned three evils and shortcomings,
and attempt to make your futures brighter and better. May Allah
Taala guide us and bless us all, Aameen.

SUPPLICATION (DUA) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED


The Mother of Believers, Hazrat Aisha Siddiqua Radiallaho Taala
Anha, narrates that, Once Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
came home. From the expression and look on his face, I realised
that something important had happened. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam did not talk to anyone, performed ablution, and
went to the Mosque. I stood by the wall of the room in order to
hear the words of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He went
onto the pulpit and praised Allah Taala and then said, O People,
the Almightys command is to order to good and forbid from evil,
or the time will come when you will make supplications, but they
will not be accepted. You will ask Allah Taala for something, but
it will not be granted; you will seek assistance and help against
your enemies, but you will not be helped. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said these words and then stepped down from the
pulpit. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We are all aware of the difficulties that we are mired in
today. We cry profusely when making supplications but they do
not reach the level of acceptance. We ask Allah Taala for victory
but there is no help forthcoming. Why is this? In the Hadith, the
King of the Worlds Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, has provided the
answer to this. The reason is that we are not fulfilling our duties
and responsibilities in terms of inviting to good and forbidding
from evil, and therefore Allah Taala is not accepting our

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supplications. If each and every Muslim would begin to fulfil this
right and responsibility, the Mercy of Allah Taala would look at
us with love and affection, would accept our supplications, and
would assist us with help from the hidden. May Allah Taala
guide us all to fulfil our duties and obey His commands, Aameen.

CONTINUE ORDERING TO GOOD


The famous Companion Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates
that they asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Should we
order people to do good once we are completely acting upon this
ourselves, and should we forbid from evil once we have
completely eradicated evil from our lives? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, Continue ordering to good even if you are
not able to act upon that completely yourselves, and continue
stopping people from evil even if you have not been able to give
up sins completely. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We learn that we should always invite and order others towards
goodness and forbid and turn them away from evil. If we continue
to invite to good, then sooner or later the thought of always doing
good will remain in our hearts. If we always forbid others from
evil, then the heart will definitely one day tell us to refrain from all
evils ourselves too. We should always attempt to save ourselves
from evil and should always invite all people towards goodness
and forbid them from committing evil acts and evil deeds. May
Allah Taala guide us to always invite others to good and to forbid
them from evil, Aameen.

BECOME PATIENT
A pious person gave advice to his sons in the following manner.
When any of you wishes to invite others to goodness, you should
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reward from Allah Taala, as the person who has faith and trust in
Allah Taala will never be embroiled in difficulties. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! At the time of inviting people to goodness, we should
never worry about what others may think or what they might say.
O guardians of the religion of truth! You will have to withstand
many difficulties on the path of teaching and propagating.
Sometimes fun will be made at the way in which you preach and
propagate; other times you may be insulted because you were not
able to act upon your own teachings fully. Therefore, instil in
yourself the ability to withstand all attacks and all insults, remain
steadfast and patient, and Allah Taala will protect you from all
difficulties and will shower you with the blessings of both worlds.
Beware! Do not let the insults or criticisms of people stop you
from inviting people towards goodness. Rather, endure the taunts
and continue doing this noble work, Allah Taala will bless you
and will give you success. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

PARADISE IS DECORATED
Hazrat Abu Dhar Ghaffari Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that Hazrat
Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Is there any Jihad other than fighting
against polytheists?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O Abu Bakr
Radiallaho Taala Anhu! There are certain warriors that live on Allah
Taalas earth who are more superior than martyrs; they walk and
travel on the earth, receive sustenance, Allah Taala expresses
pride amongst the Angels about them, and Paradise is decorated
for them as Umm e Salma Radiallaho Taala Anha was decorated for
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Hazrat Sayyedina Siddique
e Akbar Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked, Who are those people? The
King of the Worlds Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, They are those
who invite to good, forbid from evil, make friends for the sake of
Allah Taala, and make enemies for the sake of Allah Taala. 2

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OCEANANDDROP IN THE OCEAN
The Companion of the Cave, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho
Taala Anhu, narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
There is no community that does not commit sins and denies the
fact that Allah Taala will send punishment on them that will
embroil the whole community.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam also said, All good deeds are
like a small drop in the sea compared to struggling in the path of
Allah Taala (Jihad). Other good deeds are like a tiny drop in a
great ocean compared to inviting to good and forbidding from
evil. 1

SUCCESSORS (CALIPHS) OF ALLAH TAALA


Hazrat Hasan Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that The person who
invites to good and forbids from evil is the Successor (Caliph) of
Allah Taala, His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and the
Successor of His Glorious Book. If Muslims stop preaching and
inviting to good, a ruthless ruler will be appointed over them and
their supplications will not be answered. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Oppressors and tyrants rule almost the whole world
nowadays and those who are appointed to rule over Muslims are
no different. These unjust rulers have caused the storm of injustice
and discrimination to rain down on Muslims. The Muslims who
are the helpless victims of these leaders try and confront these
tyrants according to their strength, but are sometimes powerless
and are forced to cope with the injustices.

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has told us that when


Muslims stop inviting towards good and forbidding from evil, this
is what will happen. This lack of action has caused us to be ripped
apart by cruel leaders and rulers. If we attempt to fulfil this
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will obtain freedom from these ruthless leaders. May Allah Taala
look at us with Grace and guide us all, Aameen.

SUPREME STRUGGLE
Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu states,
O People! Invite people to goodness, forbid them from evil, and
your lives will be peaceful and serene.
Hazrat Sayyedina Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu states, Preaching and
propagating is the supreme struggle. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Sayyedina Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu has
shown us the method of obtaining a better, peaceful life. A
persons life will be peaceful when he worries about others; wants
them to be better off; invites towards and teaches them about
goodness; tries to remove the love of sins and evils from their
hearts; explains things to them nicely; then for all these reasons,
people will begin to love such a person and become attached to
him wholeheartedly.
They attempt to make all his work easier and help him in
any way they can. You will have seen that such people have great
respect in society and people consider it an honour to be able to
serve them in any way they can. The only condition is that the
work is done sincerely and genuinely. May Allah Taala give us all
the guidance to fulfil our responsibility in terms of preaching
eloquently and beautifully, Aameen.

MARRIED TO THREE HUNDRED


MAIDENS OF PARADISE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I swear by the Lord in
whose control is my life, the person who invites to good and
forbids from evil will be in the most exalted dwelling place in
Paradise. His dwelling place will be higher than that of martyrs'
palaces, with three hundred doors of emerald; each door will be
full of light, and there will be three hundred fair maidens in the
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the fair maidens, she will say, Do you remember the day when
you invited people to good and forbid them from evil? Another
one will say, Do you remember the place where you forbade
from evil and invited to good? 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala has reserved a great, exalted position for
those that invite to good; a palace more exalted than the palaces of
martyrs. Subhan Allah! The words of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam are true, and in return for preaching goodness, the reward
will not only be Paradise, but will be a dignified and honoured
position in Paradise.

All the promises made by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will
certainly be fulfilled. When this is the reward for inviting to good
that will be granted in Paradise, Allah Taala will also grant
reward for it in this world. Invite to good, act upon good, dislike
evil, and prevent others from doing evil deeds and you will be
blessed with the treasures of both worlds by Allah Taala, Insha
Allah. May Allah Taala guide us all to act upon this, Aameen.

KEYS OF GOODNESS
Hazrat Sahal bin Saad Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, There are treasures of
goodness, and there are keys to the treasures. Good news is for
that person whom Allah Taala has made the key for opening the
treasures of goodness and locking the vices of evil. Destruction is
for the person whom Allah Taala has made the key for opening
evils and locking goodness. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! From the above Hadith, we realise that if a person is
inviting to goodness, he is opening the treasures of happiness and
goodness. If he forbids from evil, it means Allah Taala has made
him the key to lock up evil. When Allah Taala has made us the
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and lock up evils. May Allah Taala give us all the guidance to do
this always, Aameen.

ONE YEARS WORSHIP


Hazrat Sayyedina Moosa Kaleem Ullah Alaihis Salaam appealed to
Allah Taala and said, O Lord! What is the reward for someone
who orders his brother to goodness and forbids him from evil?
Allah Taala stated, For each word he says, one years worship is
written, and My Mercy is ashamed to see him burning in the fire
of Hell. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala bestows amazing graces; one years
worship is granted for each word spoken, and the grace upon the
grace is that Allah Taalas Mercy is shameful of burning such a
person in the fire of Hell. Will we still not try and gain rewards
and get freedom from the fire of Hell by inviting to good and
forbidding from evil? Let us all make intention that Insha Allah,
we will attempt to do this from today. May Allah Taala guide us
all, Aameen.

EQUAL REWARD
Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who invites
others towards goodness receives the same reward as those who
follow his teachings, without the reward of those who follow
being reduced. The one who invites towards evil has sins written
equal to all those that act upon that evil, without their sins being
reduced at all. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Do you see how much reward there is for inviting to
goodness? Allah u Akbar! If someone keeps acting upon your
advice, tells others about the message you gave, as long as they act

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upon your teachings, you will be rewarded as much as all of them
by Allah Taala.

A similar thing is mentioned about inviting people to evil. If


someone does evil, based on your advice or teachings, you will
receive as many sins as everyone that acts upon that evil. May
Allah Taala guide us all to do good and to invite everyone only to
goodness; and guide us to stay away from evil and inviting others
to evil, Aameen.

DEEDS OF FIFTY MUSLIMS


Rasool Allah Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Invite to good and
forbid from evil until you see that greed is being obeyed, people
are pursuing their carnal desires, the world is given more
importance than religion, and all people have arrogance and pride
in their opinions. When you see such a time, and see that there is
no alternative, protect your desires, save yourself from sins, and
leave the rest of the people to their deeds (at that time, inviting to
good and forbidding from evil is not necessary). You will have to
show lots of patience and being patient will be as difficult as
trying to hold red-hot ash in your hands. The reward for one who
does good deeds at that time will be the same as the deeds of fifty
people. People asked, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Will it be the same reward as fifty other people of that time?
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, No, it will be the
same reward as fifty of you (The Companions). 1

THE BEST STRUGGLE (JIHAD)


Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, To speak the word
of truth against a tyrant, oppressive ruler is the best struggle. 2

RIGHTS OF THE PATHS

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Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Avoid sitting in the
lanes and paths. The Companions said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, sometimes it is necessary for us to have a gathering
to discuss certain things. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
replied, If you must assemble a gathering, then fulfil the rights of
the paths. The Companions asked, O Beloved of Allah Taala,
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, what are the rights of the paths? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam answered, Keep your gaze lowered,
avoid causing difficulties to others, reply to the greetings, and
invite to good and forbid from evil. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Wherever we look today, whether it is on the streets,
outside schools, in colleges, or in the market places, we see groups
of youths everywhere; hanging out together, harassing ladies,
causing disturbances and being a nuisance. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam has given responsibilities to those who are out and
about on the streets and roads. They are that gazes must be kept
lowered, no one must be harassed, if someone greets you, reply to
them, invite to good and forbid from evil; these are the rights of
the paths and roads. May Allah Taala guide us all to understand
these responsibilities and act upon them, Aameen.

GET RID OF EVIL


Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Every person is the
mirror of his Muslim brother. If you see any evils or wickedness in
it, get rid of them. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The teachings of Islam can be understood by looking at
Muslims. If a Muslim pays attention to the laws of Allah Taala,
and acts upon the teachings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, then other Muslims will be encouraged to improve
themselves and do likewise when they see him, which is why it is

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stated that a Muslim is the mirror of his fellow Muslim. If dirt or
grime gets on the mirror, we clean it right away so that we can see
our faces clearly in the mirror. In the same way, if you see any
shortcomings in a Muslim, try and get rid of them from him just as
you would get rid of any shortcomings in the mirror.
May Allah Taala guide us all to be better Muslims and to
help each other become better Muslims, Aameen.

PUNISHMENT TO ALL
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Due to the presence of
certain special people, Allah Taala does not punish everyone.
However, if there are evil things being done there, and they have
the ability to forbid them but do not, then Allah Taala will punish
everyone. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! In many places today, even though we have the ability
to stop evil, we do not stop or forbid it. The only reason we do not
stop it is that we fear our ties with people will suffer or be broken.
Beware! According to the words of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, when the punishment of Allah Taala arrives, it will not
only punish the sinners, it will also punish those pious people
who did not attempt to stop the evil even though they had the
ability and strength to do so. Therefore, if we want to save
ourselves from the punishment of Allah Taala, we must struggle
and strive to stop and forbid evil to the best of our ability. May
Allah Taala save us all from punishment and guide us all to stop
others from committing evil, Aameen.

REASON FOR BEING CURSED


When the Bani Israel committed sins, their scholars prohibited
them but they did not listen and continued committing sins. Later
on, the scholars started sitting in their gatherings and started to
eat and drink with them also. Their hearts became just like the
sinners hearts and the blessed tongues of Hazrat Sayyedina
Dawood and Hazrat Sayyedina Isa Alaihimus Salaam cursed them

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because they disobeyed, transgressed and exceeded the limits.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, By Allah! Either you
order people to good, forbid them from evil, stop injustices by
tyrants and bring them back to the truth, otherwise, Allah Taala
will make all your hearts the same and you will all be cursed just
like all these were cursed. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should always stop people from committing evil
deeds. If they do not listen to our advice, we must not give up.
Rather, we should keep explaining and try to make them see
sense. If, after all our best efforts, they still do not reform, we
should avoid their gatherings and their company; otherwise our
hearts will become forgetful like theirs, and we will be guilty of
earning the displeasure of Allah Taala, may Allah Taala protect
us. May Allah Taala always be pleased with us and may He
guide us to do deeds that always earn His Pleasure, Aameen.

WHOLE CITY RUINED


Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala ordered Hazrat Jibreel
Alaihis Salaam to destroy a city on top of its inhabitants. He pleaded,
There is a specific servant of Yours in that city O Lord, who has
not disobeyed You for even a blink of an eye. Allah Taala said,
Turn the city upside down on him and the rest of them, because
his face did not change for Me for even one second. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If we do good deeds, but we see others committing sins
and evil deeds, yet we do not attempt to stop them or convince
them to stop according to our strength, Allah Taala will punish
the pious people with the same punishment He punishes the
sinners with. Therefore, our responsibility is not only to be pious
and obedient ourselves, rather it is to attempt to make sure the
entire community and society is pious and obedient, just as Allah
Taala has said in the Holy Quran, Save yourselves and your

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family members from the fire 1 May Allah Taala guide us to
fulfil our responsibilities properly and diligently, Aameen.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The fortunate, lucky, and intelligent person who understands his
reason for living, and prepares to undertake the mission of
preaching, should reform and correct himself with the first step
that he takes. The reason for this is that until and unless there are
certain qualities present in him, and until he is punctual in
following the blessed Sunnah of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, there can be no hope of him reforming or correcting
others. Therefore, it is critical that attention is paid to correcting
oneself before attempting to correct others.

To be a successful preacher and envoy (Muballig), on the one


hand it is necessary to be personally punctual in the Sunnahs, be
pious and have an exemplary character. On the other hand, he
must also have those qualities that will enable him to live amongst
others and transport those virtues into others through his
character. This is critical on the road of preaching and inviting, as
the person who does not correct and better himself will not be able
to reform others.

Let us look at the qualities and virtues that are needed in the
character and life of an envoy of the religion; qualities which will
improve and illuminate his life in such a way that upon seeing
him and spending time with him, love for and obedience of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will be born in the hearts of others.

SINCERITY
To be sincere means that every step we take must be for the
Pleasure of Allah Taala and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
The heart should be pure of seeking fame, wanting respect, power,
or wanting a title before our name. Allah Taala says in the Holy
Quran,

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...And Allah and His Messenger had greater right, that they
should please him... 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Whether the world praises us or curses us, we should ignore it
and always remember that our living, our dying, rather, our very
being is for the Lord alone, and for the victory of Islam. If Allah
Taala, through the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
grants us success; if lost souls start to tread on the path of
righteousness and goodness and seek forgiveness of their past
sins, we must not think of this as our achievement or success.
Rather, we must always have the faith that Allah Taala alone is
the One who changes hearts and it is with His Grace that this was
possible, and it is His Mercy and His Blessings that He made us a
means of passing on the message. All qualities and beauties are for
Allah Taala alone.

Always remember that success and failure is from Allah Taala


alone. Thank Allah Taala for all successes and try even harder if
we fail. Look for the reason why we failed; was it lack of sincerity?
Shortage of deeds? Forgetting the aim? Laziness in worship?
These are the things that lead to failure, otherwise no efforts go
un-rewarded by Allah Taala. Our Creator says in the Holy
Quran,


And that the man will not get but what he endeavours. 2

Being disheartened or upset when failing is not the manner of


believers. Sooner or later the Lord of the Worlds will definitely
grant us success, because it is his promise,

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Surah Najm Verse 39 Kanzul Iman
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You are the very same who shall overcome if you have faith. 1

We should work on behalf of Sunni Dawat E Islami, spread its


message, make known its aims and objectives, solely for the
Pleasure of Allah Taala and His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. There should be no reason other than this as the Holy
Quran says in relation to this,

Being exclusively one sided. 2

We realise that our actions and deeds should be only for our Lord;
there should be no other hidden or apparent purpose or intention.


He only seeks the pleasure of his Lord Who is the Most High 3
The Prophets Alaihimus Salaam always announced that there was no
worldly or personal profit for them in what they were preaching
and propagating, And I ask you for no reward for it, my reward
is only with the Lord of all the worlds. Hazrat Nooh Alaihis
Salaam also made the same announcement that is safeguarded in
the Holy Quran,



And O people! I ask no wealth on it from you. My reward is only
with Allah 4

Our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, through whose grace


and benevolence we have been granted the honoured position of
preaching this religion, was told by Allah Taala to describe the
state of his heart. Therefore, the Quran says,

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Surah Aal e Imran Verse 139 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Bayyinah Verse 5 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Lail Verse 20 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Hud Verse 29 Kanzul Iman
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Say you, if I might have asked you some reward against it, then
it is yours.' My reward is only upon Allah, and He is witness over
everything. 1

In other words, The Supreme Lord Who is the Knower of all


things hidden is aware of my intentions; that they are not for any
profit, but solely for Him.

Similarly, at another point, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is


told to explain the reason for inviting people to the religion and to
Allah Taala,




Say you, 'I ask of you no wage for this but whosoever wills may
take a way towards his Lord. 2

In other words, If you want to know the reason for this effort of
mine, this struggle and endeavour, it is none other than the fact
that you people accept the truth.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! In


light of the verses mentioned above, it must be quite clear and
plain for everyone to see that sincerity is the most important
quality that is needed in preaching and propagating. Even in
worldly matters, sincerity is the foundation for success. No matter
how great a job someone does, if it becomes known that he did it
for reasons of personal fame or profit, the value of that work
immediately falls in the eyes of people. We should always keep
the following verse of Sarkaar Sayyedi Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmad

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Surah Saba Verse 47 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Furqan Verse 57 Kanzul Iman
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Raza Khan Faazil e Bareilly Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih in our minds
and hearts:
Take That Work Which Pleases You
May The Name Of Raza Be Well
Millions Of Blessings Upon You.

May Allah Taala fill us with the wealth of sincerity, through the
alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and grant us
the enthusiasm and eagerness to propagate and preach the
religion of truth, Aameen.

ISLAMIC IDEALS
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
When explaining the religion to people, it is necessary for an
envoy (Muballig) to explain that the religion is not just a bunch of
rituals or customs. It is essential for an envoy to explain in such a
way that the complete code and way of life, which is Islam,
reaches the minds and hearts of the listeners. Our thoughts and
attitudes should only be Islamic, extreme care must be taken to
ensure that non-Islamic ideas or thoughts do not enter our minds.
We should always remember that Islam is a complete way of life;
there is no facet of life that is not covered by this code and way of
life. It gives a message to reform characters, gives complete laws
to ensure fairness and justice for all, and shows how to earn lawful
sustenance along with its principles. Islam satisfies the thirst in all
aspects of peoples lives; it does not leave them thirsty at any
point.

It is crucial to strengthen ties with the Quran and the Hadith of


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam when spreading the teachings
of Islam, as our religion is not a religion of superstitions and
suppositions. If Allah Taala has granted us the wisdom and
knowledge to solve our issues and questions from the Quran and
Hadith ourselves, then that is a great blessing, Alhamdo Lillah. If
not, we should benefit from the knowledge of those who have
been granted closeness to the Quran and Hadith.

Islamic values and principals should be evident in all aspect of our


lives, from our domestic life to business dealings and all in
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between, and we should have total faith and satisfaction in them.
We should attempt to spread these values and standards in all
directions. To ensure that we are clothed in the Islamic values and
ideals, we should meet with the scholars of Islam. Spending time
in their company, with respect, will make it evident to us how to
live according to Islam. Visiting the shrines of the Friends of Allah
Taala and learning about their lives will be very beneficial and
will lead to success, Insha Allah Taala.

What should be done for the betterment of Islam and Muslims in


any part of the world, and what Islamic activities are currently
being carried out there? What is being done for Islam? You should
try and obtain the answers to these questions. You should always
spread the message about the aims and objectives of the
organisation to all people. This organisation, with which we are
attached, is spreading the message of following in the Sunnahs of
and obedience to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam worldwide,
and many countries around the world are currently waiting for
our preachers to reach them. Remember! If we do not turn the
thoughts of those Muslims around us towards Islamic principles
and ideas, then Allah Taala will hold us accountable. Therefore,
we should try and reform all those who we meet and allow them
the opportunity to understand the organisation properly. There is
no way that he can understand us totally in the first meeting, and
neither can we understand him in a single meeting. The more we
meet with him and the closer he gets to us, the more love for Islam
will be ignited in his heart, along with hatred and revulsion for
sins and prohibited things.

In this way, the number of colleagues will increase and then the
thirst of those who are dehydrated can be quenched with love of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This can only be possible
when we become living, walking examples of what we are
preaching.
The best person is one who is aware of his faults and
shortcomings, and attempts to correct them.

We should be like surgeons; a surgeon does not hate the patient,


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that is embroiled in sins, we should attempt to make his life on
earth and the hereafter better because he is a follower (Ummati) of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. If our advice, guidance, and
recommendations reform him, then as long as he is drowned in
love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, he will continue to
supplicate for your forgiveness.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Islam teaches us that we should like for our fellow Muslims what
we like for ourselves. We desire that we should go into Paradise,
therefore, we should make sure that we attempt to reform those
brothers and sisters who are living their lives in sin, and take them
with us into Paradise. If Allah Taala has guided us to worship
Him, we should not boast about this; rather, we should thank
Allah Taala for this blessing.

SELF SACRIFICE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Are the sacrifices of the Companions Radiallaho Taala Anhum not
evident to us? Did those blessed personalities not sacrifice their
lives, wealth, families, and children when the time came? Pay
attention and study the selflessness and sacrifices of the first
Caliph Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu. Once,
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked the Companions to
sacrifice their wealth. The Companion of the Cave, Hazrat Abu
Bakr Radiallaho Taala Anhu brought everything that was in his home
and presented it. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O Abu
Bakr, what did you leave at home? May we be sacrificed on the
answer of Sayyedina Siddique e Akbar Radiallaho Taala Anhu who
replied, I have left Allah Taala and His Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam in my home. In other words he was saying:

Light is all a moth needs, a nightingale needs only a flower


All Siddique needs is Allahs Prophet!

Therefore, for a Muballig to lead a dignified life, it is necessary


and essential that he should not hesitate for a moment in
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the most important qualities of a Muballig is the willingness and
ability to be unselfish and to give sacrifices when needed.
Remember! No system or way of life has been established
in the world without sacrifices and selflessness. If we want to lie
on beds of comfort, then the Islamic way will never be established.
We are not doing any favours to the religion by sacrificing our
lives, wealth, and strength; it is actually our Lord who is doing a
favour on us by accepting them. The reason for this is that Allah
Taala is without faults, yet we are presenting these things in His
Court that are full of faults, as we are covered in faults. It is His
untold Grace and Favours that He has granted us the guidance to
work for His religion. If we face all difficulties on this path with
calmness and remain patient and steadfast, up to the point that we
present our lives to our Creator if need be, then that will be our
ascension. The reason for this is that those who die on the bed
merely die, but those who give their lives in His path are alive
even after dying and become deserving of eternal rewards. It
should be remembered that there is no question of sacrifices in the
path of Allah Taala not being accepted, rather, it is rewarded
greatly.
The reality is that Allah Taala entrusts our lives and our
wealth to us just as Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran,




No doubt. Allah has purchased from the Muslims their lives and
their belongings against this return, that for them is Paradise 1

In reality, we are guardians of these two things (lives and


belongings). Wherever we are ordered to use these, we should use
them so that we are not shamed and embarrassed on the Day of
Judgement. If we fulfil the responsibilities of this guardianship
properly and accurately then, according to the Creator of Paradise,
we will be deserving of Paradise, Insha Allah Taala.

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KNOWLEDGE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Once we have taken on the responsibility and enthusiasm of
preaching the religion; once we have made sacrifices in attempting
to reform ourselves and those around us; once we have become
punctual and regular in the ways and qualities of a preacher, one
of the most important things that is needed, to move the work and
the message forward, is knowledge. According to the words of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, knowledge of the religion is
our best companion. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
Make obtaining knowledge compulsory on yourselves as
knowledge is the best companion.
Knowledge is such a companion that he will be there in
the grave, helping us to answer the questions of the Angels. Those
who meet with preachers have great hopes and expectations that
their questions will be answered and that they will find solutions
to their problems. If their problems are not solved according to the
Quran and Hadith, they will leave thirsty and unsatisfied.
Therefore, Muballigs should always remain busy in obtaining
knowledge, never think of themselves as complete, as our Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said, Obtain knowledge from
the cradle to the grave.

Our homes and offices should be decorated with religious books


as opposed to souvenirs and displays, and they should not just be
for display but should be for research and knowledge. The
research should not be just for the sake of learning, but so that we
act upon what we learn as well, as this is the requirement and
obligation placed upon us by our religion.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Dedicate some time in the course of the day that can be
spent in learning knowledge and carrying out research, and
supplicate for beneficial knowledge. Keep in mind that it is a
Sunnah of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and always ask
Allah Taala to increase your knowledge, O my Lord increase me
in knowledge. We should ask Allah Taala to grant us increased
knowledge and He will grant it to us, Insha Allah Taala, through
the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. After we have

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performed the compulsory worships, the best worship is attaining
knowledge.

Hafiz e Millat Allama Abdul Aziz Muraadabaadi Alaihir Rahmah


(Founder of Al Jaamia tul Ahsrafiya, Mubarakpur) stated that the
best incantations (Wazeefas) for preachers is studying and
researching. Huzoor Sayyedul Ulema Sayyed Aal e Mustafa
Marehrawi Alaihir Rahmah stated that preachers of the religion
should study at least two hundred pages of religious books every
day.
Remember! Without the light of the Quran and Hadith,
working for the religion is a case of going astray and leading
others astray. Research and study the translation of the Quran
(Kanzul Iman), books of Tafseer and Ahadith, history of Islam,
and the life of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam according to the
scholars of Ahle Sunnah, especially the books and writings of
Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Faazil e Bareilly Alaihir Rahmah. It should
be remembered that, in the light of the Quran, the most respected
person is one who is most pious. Allah Taala says,


Undoubtedly, the most respected among you in the sight of Allah
is he who is more pious 1

Piety cannot be gained without knowledge, whether it is obtained


from institutions, direct from Allah Taala, or from the glances and
graces of pious people. Spend your lives in this path so that you
can give the world brightness through your knowledge.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


For your convenience and to enable you to increase your
knowledge, the following list of books is presented. These books
will not only help you in increasing your knowledge, but will
make your faith and beliefs stronger. May Allah Taala grant us
the enthusiasm and desire to study and gain knowledge, and may
He grant us profitable knowledge through the alms of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

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Surah Hujurat Verse 13 Kanzul Iman
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TO STUDY
Kanzul Iman Essential
Bahaar e Shariat Part 1 Essential
Tamheed e Iman Essential
Qanoon e Shariat Essential
Tajalli ul Yaqeen Essential
Suroor ul Quloob Essential
Jazbul Quloob Essential
Bahaar e Shariat Part 16 Essential
Akhbaarul Akhyaar (Translation) Essential
Takmeel ul Imaan (Translation) Essential
Tahqeeqat 1 & 2 Essential
Fatawa e Africa Essential
Seerat e Rasool (Arabic)
Seerat ul Mustafa
Mubarak Raatain
Makaashifatil Quloob
Keemyaa e Saaadat
Nafhatul Ins Bazm e Auliya
Azmat e Waalidain
Jannati Zeywar (For Ladies)

DEEDS AND ACTIONS


My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Very important attributes in the qualities of a preacher are his
personal deeds and actions, and they are the things that assist him
in this path. The actions of a Muballig are in themselves an
invitation, because knowledge without deeds is like a tree without
leaves. It is a great hypocrisy if we say one thing and do the
opposite. Allah Taala says,

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Do you order righteousness to mankind and forget
yourselves 1

It is essential that we colour ourselves totally in Islamic colours


and act upon its teachings before we advocate it to others. Each
and every action of ours should be within the bounds of Islam. If
we do not act upon the teachings ourselves, yet we travel the
world propagating and inviting people to Islam, then we are
making fun of our religion. If this is not blatant hypocrisy, then
what is it? What can be achieved other than disgrace in both
worlds?
The actions and deeds of a preacher are an example for
the community. If the lack of deeds or the presence of bad deeds
in a preacher is used as proof and confirmation by an ignorant
person as to its validity, we can all imagine the impact of that.
May Allah Taala save us all from disgrace and humiliation
through the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

GOOD COMPANY
Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran,



O believers! Fear Allah and be with the truthful. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! It


is critical for a preacher to surround himself with what we call
good company. When people look at a preacher, they look at his
surroundings, they look at his friends, they look at those whom he
associates and assembles with. If they see that the people around
the preacher are pious, righteous, upright, and have good
characters, the effects of the preachers words will have a major

1 Surah Baqara Verse 44 Kanzul Iman

2 Surah Tauba Verse 119 Kanzul Iman

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impact on people, and this is the main objective of the religion.
The company of pious people ignites knowledge into action. The
company of good people increases the enthusiasm for goodness.
We should look towards those individuals in the organisation
who are punctual with their deeds and are successful, and profit
by spending time with them, so that we can learn and master the
art of protecting ourselves from laziness, irregularity, mistakes,
and the whisperings of Satan. We should not hesitate in accepting
the truth and goodness, as this is a sign of dutiful, obedient
people. Stubbornness, inflexibility, and pig-headedness are the
preludes to ruin.

Benefit should definitely be acquired by keeping the company of


pious scholars, and time should be made to attend their lectures
and commentaries so that we can become familiar with the secrets
and symbols of the Quran and Hadith. Sometimes, it only takes a
single word of wisdom to remove years of rust and ignorance.
Avoid those gatherings where the conscience is put to sleep rather
than awakened, otherwise you will be classified as one of the idle,
time wasters and your heart will become dark. Remember!
Lectures and gatherings mean the lectures, gathering and
teachings of the rightly guided scholars, the scholars of Ahle
Sunnah. It is useless listening to the blabbering of those people
whose lamp has been extinguished, because the person travelling
in darkness will not be able to show you the light.

STEADFASTNESS
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Another quality that is critical on the path of preaching and
propagating is determination. The factors that will make you
successful in reaching the destination are doing the work whole
heartedly with enthusiasm and being determined and firm. There
will be thousands of problems on this path, but the work of
preaching must not stop and you must not be sidetracked. You
have to pass through trials and tests on this path; sometimes there
are mountains of problems and issues, other times the taunts and
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Sometimes, people try and buy the preachers; other times they are
trapped and tricked in such a manner that one finds it impossible
to figure out. Sometimes, even after great efforts are made, success
is not seen and this leads to a feeling of disappointment and
dejection.
The point is that preachers are tested and tried in many
different ways but the successful preacher is one who does not
lose his steadfastness but forces the storm to change its direction.
The people taunting should be forced to think that There is no
way we can sidetrack him from his work. The one who is
steadfast and determined will Insha Allah, receive the Help of
Allah Taala, because He has promised,


And it is on Our Grace binding to help the Muslims. 1

You will see that those opposing you will stand shoulder to
shoulder with you and will assist you in making the religion
victorious. It is not possible for any organisation to be successful
without determination, firmness and steadfastness.

LOVE OF RASOOL ALLAH


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
This quality is the perfection of religion. If this quality is found in
normal people, it is a sign of a soul that is alive as this quality is
related to faith. If it is necessary to have this quality in a normal
believer, it is even more crucial for it to be present in a preacher.
The more this quality is found in a preacher, the more touching,
pure, and effective the message will be. The reality is that the
foundation and core aim of Islam is that a believers heart becomes
a treasure chest filled with love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. Therefore, how much love should we have for Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? Let us find out from the blessed,
wisdom-filled tongue of Sayyedina Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, who stated, None of you can be a believer until I

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become dearer to you than your mother, father, children, and all
other people. (Agreed Upon)
What was the motivation for the enormous enthusiasm in
obeying Allah Taala and obeying Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam that was present in the Companions and the blessed
Friends of Allah Taala Alaihimur Ridwaan? The principal reason was
that they had undying and endless love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and were fearful of doing anything that may hurt
that relationship, or would give people a chance to say, Is that
what a lover of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam does?
Therefore, we should fill our hearts with love of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and this love is born with
remembrance of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. To aid this,
we should study books about the qualities and miracles of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and speak about them often. Also, we
should study and understand the status and respect of the court of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that has been explained by
Allah Taala in the Quran. Studying Aala Hazrats booklet
Tajalli ul Yaqeen and Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith e Dehlvis
book Jazbul Quloob are also very profitable in this matter.

Reciting and listening to poetry (Naats) in praise of Rasool Allah


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is another way to increase the love and
affection for Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in our hearts. The
best way to measure how much love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam we have in our hearts is that when any thing clashes
with and is against the teachings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and would disappoint him, how do we react?
If we stop ourselves from going towards those things,
even if they are profitable in terms of worldly wealth, apparent
fame and fortune, and apparent respect, then we should prostrate
and thank Allah Taala that He has brightened our hearts with
love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. If our feet slip and
stumble in this matter, then we should be fearful because we have
not reached the level of love and obedience that are demanded by
Allah Taala and by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.

Let us look at the lives of a few blessed Companions Alaihimur


Ridwaan and see the status of love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi

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Wasallam that was present in them so that we are encouraged in our
mission and it becomes easier for us to obtain true love of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.

Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If I did not worry about my
Ummah being put into difficulty, I would order them to use
Miswak before each prayer. After this, it became the habit of
Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu that whenever he
would come to the Mosque for prayer, he would have a Miswak
behind his ear, just as one who writes places a pen behind his ear.
When he would want to perform prayer, he would rub the
Miswak on his teeth and then perform prayer. 1
Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu was not
ordered to perform Miswak by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, he had merely expressed an opinion and a preference.
Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu made this preference
of his Beloved an essential part of his whole life in order to obtain
the pleasure of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. This was not
only the state of Hazrat Zaid bin Khalid Radiallaho Taala Anhu,
rather, this was the level of devotion and love of all the
Companions Radiallaho Taala Anhum of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. May Allah Taala grant us the graces of these great
Companions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

Hazrat Ibn Hanzalah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool


Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Khazeem Asdi Radiallaho Taala
Anhu is a great person except for the fact that his hair is too long
and that he drags his lower garment.
When Hazrat Khazeem Radiallaho Taala Anhu found out
about this, he got a razor and cut his hair so that it was in line with
his ears and he pulled his lower garment up to his shins. 2

The proof of the love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that
was displayed and shown by the Companions Radiallaho Taala
Anhum cannot be found amongst the followers of any other leader.

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This is the reason that the enemies of Islam were helpless against
the devotion and love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that
the Companions had, and would run away from the battlefield.
Therefore, it is essential for a preacher to fill his heart with
love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and just as it has been
stated previously, love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
created by remembering him and listening to his praises. It is true
that a person always talks about the one he loves the most and if
we claim to love Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, we should
mention him at all times and remember him the most.

There is a need for infatuation and obsession, but the desire to


sacrifice everything out of love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam needs to be created. From the remembrance of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, we need to move towards the
concerns of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam; from the concerns
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, we need to move towards
the Sunnahs of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam; from Sunnahs
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, we need to move towards
the greatness of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Keep moving
forward and you will soon overpower the whole world. Is that
possible?
Yes, that is possible and it has happened before. We need
to wake up and be alert; we need to pull our hands away from
those who put us to sleep and awaken all those who are sleeping.
We should remove all other collars from our necks and put on the
collar of obedience to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam around
our necks. Then you will see that you can sit on a mat and still
rule, just give yourself in obedience to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and the whole world will be yours.

STAY AWAY FROM THOSE WITH FALSE BELIEFS


My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
There are countless sects with false beliefs prevalent in the world
today such as Deobandi, Wahhabi, Sulleh Kulli, Ghair Muqallid,
Jamaat e Islami, Tableeghi Jamaat, Raafzi, Qadyani, Munkareen e
Hadith etc. These people are repulsive and should be avoided, as
it states in a Hadith that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
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Stay away from them and keep them away from you for they
may misguide you and put you in tribulations.
In another Hadith, it states, You should not eat with
them, nor drink with them, nor sit with them, nor marry or have
relations with them, nor pray with them, nor should you pray the
funeral prayer on them. Their company or closeness is a deadly
poison for faith and beliefs. Therefore, to stay away from them is
critical. You should also save yourselves from lying, backbiting,
jealousy, malice, spite, greed, fighting and quarrelling etc. Let us
supplicate to Allah Taala that along with saving us from these
sins, He gives us the guidance to stay away from those with false
beliefs, Aameen.

BROTHERHOOD
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
All believers are brothers to each other, but our responsibility is
greater than that. Due to the fact that we are connected to an
organisation whose aim is to foster a feeling of brotherhood
amongst all, the brotherhood amongst members of the
organisation needs to be stronger and more powerful. Establish a
system of mutual understanding amongst members of the
organisation; join in each others happiness and console each other
at times of grief and sadness; talk about the qualities of each other
and help each other to get rid of bad habits; instead of revealing
each others faults, cover them up.
Thousands of efforts will be made to destroy this
brotherhood and mutual understanding, but be firm and remain
united and stand side by side like a solid wall. If a colleague
upsets you, you should get into the habit of forgive and forget.
We should create a love in our heart for the successful colleagues
amongst us, copy their good qualities and attempt to become a
traveller on the path of success ourselves. We should never
become a victim of Satans whisperings and hold malice or spite in
our heart. We should always pay attention to each colleagues
pain and comfort; sacrifice our own interests for the sake of the
organisations best interests, and even after triumphing thousands
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and we should never look down at any colleague and think that
he is not as good as us.

We should also always remember that if people love, respect and


have faith in us, it is solely because of this religion of ours,
otherwise there is no difference between us and other people.
Therefore, thinking of ourselves as successful before we die with
faith is foolishness. The thing that destroys brotherhood and
mutual understanding is teasing and mocking each other, which
have been severely condemned in the Quran and Ahadith and
therefore we should avoid it. May Allah Taala protect us all from
the whisperings and mischiefs of Satan and guide us to work for
His religion with sincerity, with brotherhood, and with mutual
understanding, Aameen.

CHEERFUL & GOOD NATURED


My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! It
is necessary to be cheerful and good-natured in order to have a
pure and wholesome society; therefore we should be good-
humoured and make jokes occasionally as this creates love and
understanding amongst colleagues. It is necessary for a preacher
to be good natured and pleasant in addressing everyone.
However, beware that the need for humour does not make us
disrespectful. Therefore, in this regard, it is also necessary to keep
in mind the Sunnahs of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The
good nature and cheerfulness of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is beyond comparison and knows no bounds.

Once, Hazrat Umm e Salma Radiallaho Taala Anhas daughter, who


was the stepdaughter of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, came
and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam had just stepped out from
taking a bath. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam cheerfully
sprinkled drops of water from his blessed fingers onto her face.
The blessings of those drops of water placed beauty and elegance
on her face that never washed off, the look of youth remained
permanent on her face. Subhan Allah!

Another incident from the many incidents of good nature,


regarding Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, is as follows. There
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was a villager, called Zaahir, who used to occasionally bring
certain vegetables that grew in the village as a gift to Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. When Zaahir would leave, Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam used to give him something from the city,
such as a piece of cloth for example. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam was very friendly with him, and would say, 'I have a
friendship with Zaahir, and I am his city friend.
One day Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam went to the
market place and saw Zaahir standing. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam covered Zaahirs eyes with his blessed hands and pulled
Zaahir towards him, so that his back was against the blessed chest
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Zaahir could not see
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and said, Who is this?
When he realised who it was, he pressed harder against the
blessed chest of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and did not
want to be separated. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Is
there anyone who wants to buy this slave? Zaahir said, Yaa
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, do you think I am useless and
worthless? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, You are not
worthless in the sight of Allah Taala, you are very valuable. 1
CONCERN FOR THE HEREAFTER
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Together with sincerity, obedience to Allah Taala, and making
people aware of the laws and values of Islam, we must also create
an awareness and understanding about the hereafter in our hearts.
The reason for this is that if concern for the hereafter is embedded
in the mind of a preacher, the reward and punishment for every
action he takes will always be at the front of his mind. The greatest
and most sincere preachers do not even think about rewards, their
gaze is always fixed on the Pleasure of Allah Taala and their own
sins.
Great, blessed Companions Ridwanullahi Alaihim would
shake and tremble with concern for the hereafter. Huzoor
Sayyedina Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu stated that, If,
on the Day of Judgement, Allah Taala says that I have forgiven all

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except one, I will think that the one that has not been forgiven is
me. If Allah Taala says that everyone is going to be thrown into
Hell except one, I will think that the saved one is me.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Just look at the concern for the hereafter of the one who is the
most exalted after the Prophets of Allah Taala. If we want to be
successful in our aim and mission, then we will have to follow in
the footsteps and ways of the successful preachers. Allah Taala
will make us good and successful through the alms of the good
and successful ones, Aameen.

OBEDIENCE TO THE LEADER (AMEER)


My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Obedience to the Leader (Ameer) is a condition and quality that is
needed for a preacher to be successful. Each person in the
organisation should have total faith in the Ameer, should have
confidence in his ability, and should be satisfied that he is sincere
and able to carry out his task. Respect and honour for the Ameer
should be firmly established in the hearts of all members of the
organisation.

Remember, without faith in the Ameer, the caravan of the


organisation will not reach its destination safely; rather it will
falter and be scattered along the way. There are thousands of
organisations in the past that went from success to failure very
quickly, due to a lack of faith in the leader. In respect of religion
and the laws of Islam, obedience to the Ameer is vital and critical.
The decisions and orders given by the Ameer should be final;
there is no room for debate and never attempt to find faults in
them. Leave no stone unturned in trying to help, and if any
decision needs to be looked at again, then definitely advise about
it and express your opinion, but ensure that it is done respectfully
and with sincerity.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Remember the nicer the atmosphere that exists between the
Ameer and the preachers in terms of trust and confidence, the
stronger the set up of the organisation will be. Rasool Allah
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has said, If a lowly slave is made the
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Ameer, who leads you according to the book of Allah Taala, listen
to him and obey him. 1
At another point, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
Listen to and obey (an Ameer) even if an Ethiopian slave is made
responsible over you whose head may be small like raisins, and is
ungraceful.
From the previous two Ahadith, we realise that even if
someone who appears to be unsuitable is made the leader; many
people may look down on him and think he is not worthy; the
collective Ummah is told that it is essential to respect his
authority, his extensive powers, and to obey him. Not only this,
but rather, even if the Ameer displays conducts or any habits and
tendencies that are not liked by certain people, he must still be
obeyed. The exception to this is that if he displays any conduct
that is against the laws of Islam, each and every Muslim has the
right to reprimand him.

The person, who dies without obeying and complying with the
order of the Ameer, dies a death that has been called an ignorant
death by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The Beloved
Prophet of Mercy Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam further said, If someone
sees something in his Ameer that he does not like, he should be
patient, because the person that moves even an inch away from
the collective group and dies in that state, his death is an ignorant
death.

The lists of conditions that have been mentioned over the last
number of pages are crucial in the lives, characters, deeds and
actions of preachers of the religion. There are other qualities that
require extensive details that will be expanded on in detail, Insha
Allah, at some other time; for now, the above qualities are
sufficient. May Allah Taala make our apparent and hidden
obedient and make us true preachers of His religion and grant us
the alms of the lives of the Companions in our own lives as
preachers, Aameen.

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ADVICE OF PIOUS PEOPLE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
The words and actions of our pious predecessors are examples for
us to follow and it is only in the light of them that we can reach
our destination. We are therefore presenting the sayings of certain
pious people below, please pay attention and read them carefully.

GOLDEN SAYINGS OF HAZRAT ALI


Radiallaho Taala Anhu
1. Do not make a greedy person your advisor, as he will steal
away the wealth in your heart and your contentment.
2. Do not make one who is eager for rank or status your advisor
as he will instil in you greed and lust and make you cruel and
a tyrant.
3. The faith of those who are mean, cowardly, and greedy is
taken away.
4. The best advisors are those who have been given intelligence
and insight by Allah Taala, who are pure from sins and from
helping in any tyranny.
5. To ponder on the beauties of nature is also worship.
6. Calamities and disasters are hidden in every moment of the
day, and death is an unknown companion.
7. Repentance destroys sins and pride destroys good deeds.
8. Forgiving quickly is extremely courteous, and rushing for
revenge is meanness.
9. An evil person does not think good of anyone, as he thinks
everyone is like him.
10. Make your weigh scales of deeds heavy with the weight of
charity.
11. Those people who become friends for ill gotten worldly gains,
the greed of this world will not stop such friends from
attacking each other.
12. The person who is modest with his words will also be modest
in his actions.
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13. The person whose own thoughts are corrupted is always
suspicious of others.
14. Friendships with worldly people break over small things.
15. It is better to be behind someone in doing good deeds, rather
than in front of those committing an evil act.
16. Whether it is appreciated or not, do not stop doing good.

IMAM E AZAM ABU HANIFAS PRICELESS PEARLS


Radiallaho Taala Anhu
If a preacher of the religion acts upon these, he will achieve
success in both worlds.
1. Keep your relationship with kings like your relationship with
fire. Stay at a safe distance and make use of them, do not get
too close.
2. Only speak about what you are asked in front of the masses;
do not laugh or smile in front of them.
3. Do not frequent the market places too often. Do not sit in
other peoples shops and do not stand around on the roads.
4. If you want to sit anywhere other than your home, then go
and sit in the Mosque.
5. Do not take up residence at the home of your in laws with
your wife, and do not keep two wives in the same home.
6. Do not be biased, even if the decision is against the king of the
time.
7. Worship more than the masses and those around you.
8. When you go to a city of knowledgeable people, go as a
common man, so that the people of knowledge do not think
that you are trying to take away their right. Do not answer
any questions in their presence and do not argue with or
debate their answers.
9. Laughing too much and talking too much with (non-
permissible) women kills the heart.
10. When you walk on the streets, walk with dignity and
tranquillity. Do not rush things, and do not pay attention to
people that call you from behind.
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11. Do not scream when talking. Mention Allah Taala amongst
the people so that people may learn.
12. Fix a specific incantation (Wird) upon yourself after each
prayer (Salaah). Choose certain days every month to fast, and
guard your soul.
13. If you find out about someones vice, do not mention it to
others. Find some good quality about him and mention that to
others.
14. Recitation of the Holy Quran, visiting shrines of the pious,
and visiting blessed places should be done regularly and
abundantly.
15. Refrain from being miserly, as it disgraces a person. You
should not be greedy nor should you lie; rather, safeguard
your good qualities at all times
16. When elders are present, do not show your authority or
excellence in any matter until and unless the elders introduce
you to people themselves.

The above are from a list of one hundred that Imam e Azam Abu
Hanifa Radiallaho Taala Anhu gave to Imam Abu Yusuf Radiallaho
Taala Anhu.
SAYYEDINA GHAUTH E AZAM
SHAIKH ABDUL QADIR JILANI Radiallaho Taala Anhu s
VALUABLE WORDS OF WISDOM
1. If we have no sins other than love of this world, then we are
still deserving of Hell.
2. Worldly people run after the world and the world runs after
the people of Allah.
3. Having a home to live in, clothes to wear, food to eat, and
having a wife does not mean you are worldly. Worldly
means focusing on the world and turning your back on Allah
Taala.
4. There are three kinds of creations, Angels, Satan, and humans.
Angles are full of goodness and Satan is completely evil.
Humans are mixed and have goodness and evil in them. The
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Angels and the one in whom evil is more powerful mixes with
Satan.
5. A believer leaves his family in the care of Allah Taala and a
hypocrite depends on wealth and treasures.
6. Hide your difficulties; you will be blessed with closeness to
Allah Taala.
7. When remembrance of Allah Taala takes root in the heart, a
person always remains busy in His remembrance, even if his
tongue may be silent.
8. Remaining silent when on your own is not bravery. Try and
remain silent in a gathering.
9. The best deed is to give to people, not take from them.
10. Display respectability in front of people. If you display
poverty you will fall in the sight of people.
11. Moderation is half of sustenance and good character is half of
faith.
12. Very unfortunate is the person who does not have mercy for
animals in his heart.
13. Your worst enemies are bad/evil companions.
14. The collection of all goodness is to learn good deeds, act upon
them, and teach them to others.
15. One who becomes friendly with Allah Taala shows
hospitality to the creations of Allah Taala.
16. When you receive no satisfaction from your good deeds,
understand well that you have not done that deed.
17. As long as you are boastful and cannot control your temper,
do not count yourself amongst the scholars.
18. A tyrant destroys a helpless persons world with his tyranny
and destroys his own hereafter.
19. An intelligent person first consults with his heart and then
opens his mouth.
20. Try and ensure that you do not start conversations. You
should merely answer questions.
21. One who is not troubled with any afflictions has no good
qualities.
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22. A disrespectful person earns the displeasure of the Creator
and the creations.
23. A deserving poor person is a gift from Allah Taala that is sent
towards you.
24. You are busy in trying to satisfy the desires of the soul, and
the soul is busy trying to ruin you.
25. The person who wants to control his soul should control it
with silence and respect.
26. I have lived in the company of such pious guides (Shaikhs)
that I have not even seen the whiteness of their teeth.
27. Distrust and suspicion blocks the road to all success.
28. Knowledge is linked with deeds. If you acted upon the
knowledge you have, you would run away from the world.
There is nothing in knowledge that gives evidence for loving
this world.
29. In the eyes of the Friends of Allah Taala, the creations of
Allah Taala are like children.

SOME REQUESTS
1. Perform compulsory (Fardh, Waajib) and preferable (Sunnah)
worships at their prescribed times.
2. Allocate some time every day for the recitation of the Holy
Quran. Try to complete the whole Quran in no less than
three days and no more than three months.
3. Recite the translation of some verses each day from Kanzul
Iman and read the commentary of those verses.
4. Never speak any words except the truth. Lies should not be
uttered even by mistake.
5. Always fulfil promises, no matter what the situation.
6. Always be dignified and solemn. It is not wrong to smile
sincerely and display signs of happiness on your face.
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7. Be sensitive and show the effects of good and bad (display
happiness on seeing good and display sadness on seeing evil).
Never forsake humility and humbleness and avoid flattery
and shamelessness.
8. Make the right decision and use anger wisely. Do not look at
someones good qualities with hostility no matter how much
grief they may have caused you. Similarly, do not mistake
someones evil as goodness out of love for that person.
9. Be fair even if it is to the disadvantage of you or those who are
close to you.
10. Take full part in serving the creations of Allah Taala, and
think of the opportunity to serve as a blessing. Thank Allah
Taala for the opportunity that He has granted you. Visit the
sick, and console those who are in difficulties. Never ever
mention the favours that you have done as Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said that the one who reminds people
about his favours will not be looked at with mercy by Allah
Taala on the Day of Judgement.
11. Make it a habit to always forgive. Treat all humans and
animals with love and compassion.
12. Keep in mind the laws of respect that Islam has given us. Love
those who are younger, respect those who are older, refrain
from mentioning the faults of others, and protect your tongue
from backbiting. The best person is one who looks for faults in
himself.
13. Be well educated and stay well informed and up to date on
current issues. Read the newspaper daily and analyse what is
happening globally.
14. Remain busy in earning lawful income, even if you are not in
dire need of it. In this way, you can profit others and you can
support those who have no support.
15. You should carry out your duties and responsibilities
diligently and thoroughly, never do it half-heartedly or leave
it incomplete.

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16. Always earn lawful money; never think of handling or
earning any kind of unlawful money, no matter how pure the
intention behind it is.
17. Be very careful in fulfilling the rights of people. Failing to
fulfil the rights of parents, family members and relations leads
to disgrace in both worlds.
18. Whether you have a business or are an employee, allocate
some of your income for the success of the organisation.
Donate some money to the poor and needy as well, even if
you can only give a little.
19. Work hard to ensure that you adopt an Islamic character. Our
characters should differentiate us from other religions and
should make people realise the truthfulness and beauty of
Islam and create a love for Islam in their hearts. From greeting
and talking to eating and dining, Islam should be totally
evident on us.
20. Prepare for the hereafter and always keep the thought of
reward and punishment in your mind. Remember that Allah
Taala knows every thing that is hidden in the heart. There is
no action that can be hidden from Allah Taala, whether it is
done in the dark of the night, or the brightness of the day.
21. Always pay attention to your health. Have regular check ups
if you are suffering from any ailments. Remain healthy at all
times and for this, eating on time and sleeping regularly is
crucial. Avoid drinks that are too hot, smoking cigarettes,
paan with tobacco and consuming intoxicants; all these are
hazardous to the health and it is necessary to avoid them.
22. Always remember the favours of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam upon us and be determined to live and die with love
of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
23. Be enthusiastic about performing your prayers on time in
peace and tranquillity, and try to perform them with the
congregation. Always try and improve the lives of the
Ummah; be passionate about giving your life for the sake of
Allah Taala so that if the need arises, you can give your life in
His path and be successful.

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24. Recite Durood and seek forgiveness (Tauba & Istigfaar)
constantly. Never mind large sins, stay away from even the
smallest of sins. Take stock before sleeping so that the days
good deeds and bad deeds can be assessed.
25. Value time because time that has passed will not return. Do
not let even a single moment go to waste.
26. Make it a habit to remain with ablution (Wudhu) at all times,
as this will create a desire to do good deeds and avoid sins.
27. Do not even go near evil people and places of sins.
28. Remain busy in spreading the work of the organisation to all
corners of the world. Obey the orders and instructions of the
leader when doing the work of the organisation. Provide
regular reports of the activities in your area to the leadership
and do not take any step without permission, as it may be
detrimental to yourself and to the situation around you. You
are like a soldier that is eagerly awaiting the orders of his
commander in chief. Non-compliance of orders or hesitating
in obeying the orders of the leader will suck the life out of the
organisation and will scatter the unity and harmony of the
organisation.

Alhamdo Lillah! These requests were written in Makkah


Mukarramah for our sincere colleagues with the sole aim of
pleasing Allah Taala and His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam so that they may become a necklace of the hereafter for
us; and for it to become a means for the world to become
enlightened with the beauty of Islam.

Invitation of Truth
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For the reformation of deeds and actions;
To fill our hearts with love of Allah Taala and
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam;
To learn the blessed Sunnahs of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam;
To create passion for200 learning our faith;
To get closer to Maslak e Aala Hazrat;
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Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

KNOWLEDGE & SCHOLARS


EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE
Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil KareemAmma Baad!
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Knowledge is a great divine blessing with which a person is able
to reach great heights and achieve untold successes, and it is this
very knowledge that takes disobedient souls and teaches them
how to bow down and worship the true Lord. It is only on the
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basis of knowledge that a person gains so much understanding
and fear of the Lord that Allah Taala mentions this and these
people in the Holy Quran. He states,


Only those of His bondmen who possess knowledge fear Allah. 1

Alhamdo Lillah! By the grace of Allah Taala and the benevolence


of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, mankind has been given so
much knowledge, and in such a way, that he is a standard bearer
and is capable of passing that knowledge on to future generations.
Those who carry out this exalted task are given the glorious titles
of ones who are close to Allah Taala and deputies of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. There are numerous verses in the
Holy Quran relating to knowledge that brighten our lives with
the light of guidance. It is appropriate to mention some of those
verses.

TEACHER TO MANKIND
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
For the assistance and guidance of mankind, the Supreme Lord of
all the worlds sent the supreme teacher, Master to all, our Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, as his absolute deputy so that the
wandering masses could be guided with knowledge of the world
and the Creator. The Holy Quran states,







O Our Lord, and send in them a messenger from among
themselves, who may recite to them Your signs and teach them

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Your Book and wise knowledge and may purify them well. Surely,
You are alone the Predominant, the Wise. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


This verse states clearly that there are three reasons why Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was sent onto the earth.

1. To propagate the Oneness of Allah Taala and Prophethood


through the recitation of the Book of Allah Taala.
2. To teach knowledge and wisdom.
3. To purify the souls of mankind of sins and evils.
We realise that one of the reasons that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam came into the world was to teach religious knowledge,
but alas, we are going further and further away from religious
knowledge. We worry constantly about teaching our children
worldly knowledge but do not care in the slightest about their
religious knowledge. May Allah Taala give us the guidance to
obtain religious knowledge and to move our children towards
religious education, Aameen.

A GREAT TREASURE
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Allah Taala only selects those with knowledge to rule on the
earth. Many wonders can be reached and great progress can be
made with knowledge, and this helps them to solve the problems
that arise with great speed and expertise. In the Holy Quran,
Allah Taala mentions a King called Hazrat Talut, who ruled over
the Bani Israel,





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And their prophet said to them. 'Verily Allah has sent Talut as
your king.' Spoke they 'How can there be kingship of him over us,
whereas we are more entitled for the kingship than he, and nor he
has been given abundance of wealth too'. Said the prophet "Allah
has chosen him over you, and has increased him abundantly in
knowledge and body, and Allah gives His kingdom to whom He
wills and Allah is All-Embracing All-knowing. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Just think! Hazrat Talut was just a businessman of moderate
wealth and Allah Taala made him the King of the Bani Israel.
Why was he granted this distinction? Did he have a lot of wealth?
Was he from a prestigious family? Definitely not! Allah Taala
selected him as the King solely because he possessed great
knowledge as the aforementioned verse points out. This shows us
that the treasures of this world are granted through knowledge; it
is through knowledge that kingdoms are granted.
Consider the facts and ask yourselves, will the Lord who
grants kingdoms because of knowledge, deprive those who obtain
religious knowledge of livelihood and income? Never! People
who assume this should take a close look at their mentality and
thinking and should seek religious knowledge in order to please
Allah Taala and His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. May
Allah Taala give us the guidance to learn religious knowledge all
our lives, Aameen.

GREATEST GRACE
Allah Taala says,

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And Allah has sent down to you the Book and Wisdom and
has taught to you what you did not know and great is the grace of
Allah upon you. 1

Hazrat Allama Ibn Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes in his


commentary of this verse that, Allah Taala says and has
taught to you what you did not know and great is the grace of
Allah upon you. 2, which means that Allah Taala is stating that
knowledge is grace. (Furthermore, in a verse in Surah Baqara,
Allah Taala says, he who got wisdom indeed got abundant
good) Wisdom is referred to as an abundance of good, and
wisdom is knowledge. Allah Taala also says,


The Most Affectionate. Taught the Quran to His beloved. 3

Allah Taala has given this blessing superiority over all other
blessings, which proves that it is better than all the other blessings
that we have been granted.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala granted His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam all knowledge and refers to this as the greatest grace.
Contemplate the fact that the world, which is huge, whose wealth
cannot be imagined by anyone is referred to as,

the enjoyment of the world is little 4 however, when
knowledge is granted, Allah Taala refers to it as the greatest
grace. Now when we cannot understand the little grace (the

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world), how can we comprehend and appreciate the greatest
grace (knowledge)? It is impossible for any person to truly
understand the scope and magnitude of this wealth that we have
been granted by Allah Taala. May Allah Taala grant us the
blessings and benefits of the great wealth that is knowledge
through the alms of His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

FEAR OF ALLAH TAALAAND SCHOLARS


Allah Taala states in the Glorious Quran,



Only those of His bondmen who possess knowledge fear Allah.
Undoubtedly, Allah is Dignified, Forgiving. 1

With reference to the above-mentioned verse, Hazrat Imam Raazi


Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that the verse is evidence of the fact
that all Scholars are dwellers of Paradise. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! This verse also testifies to the qualities and excellences
of knowledge and Scholars. Fear of Allah Taala is the root of all
good deeds and is the major deterrent that stops a person from
committing sins. If it (fear of Allah Taala) makes a place for itself
in someones heart, the whole world is fearful of that person. This
is the thing that Allah Taala is mentioning; if any of His bondmen
manages to acquire this great quality then he is, in reality, a
person of knowledge, and the embodiment of fear of Allah Taala.
This is the reason that when the community wanders off the
straight path and starts going in the wrong direction, it is these
same Scholars who fear Allah Taala themselves and try and instil
this fear in the hearts of all people.

GRANT ME MORE KNOWLEDGE


The Holy Quran states,

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Allah is then Most High, the True King, and hasten not with
Quran until its revelation is completed to you, and submit, 'O my
Lord increase me in knowledge! 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! In


this verse Allah Taala says to His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, O Beloved, even though you possess a wealth of
knowledge, keep reciting this supplication that, O Lord increase
me in knowledge. We are being given a lesson that no matter how
much knowledge a person has, no matter how great a Scholar he
has become, he must always beg the Lord to grant him blessings
in the knowledge he has and to increase his knowledge.
Knowledge is like an ocean, no matter how much one obtains, it
will never end. Therefore, after this verse was revealed, Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam used to regularly recite the following
supplication (Dua):
Allahumman Fanee Bimaa Allam Tanee Wa Allimnee Maa Yan
Faoonee Wa Zidnee Ilmaa.
Translation: O Lord grant me profit from the knowledge that you
have bestowed on me and give me knowledge of those things that
will profit me and increase me in knowledge, Aameen.
STATUS OF THOSE WITH KNOWLEDGE








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O believers! When it is said to you; make room in assemblies,
then do make room; Allah will make room for you. And when it is
said, 'rise up, then rise up; Allah will raise, in degree, those of you
who believe and those who are endowed with knowledge. And
Allah is Aware of your doings. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Here Allah Taala has clarified that he has granted supremacy to
those with knowledge over all other people, rather, they have
been given tremendous superiority. How much superiority? What
status did He grant them? Allah Taala and His Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam know best. People in this world give
wealthy people more importance over others, but may I be
sacrificed on the status of those with knowledge; the one giving
them importance over others is not a person, it is the Lord of the
worlds. Those people who think that Scholars are worthless
should take heed from this verse. We can understand this further
from another verse where Allah Taala says,



Are those who know equal to those who know not'? 2

In this verse, we are being told that those with knowledge and
those without knowledge can never be the same; those with
knowledge have a much higher status. Knowledge is a wealth that
is permanent; there is never any reduction in it. How is it possible
then for a person, who does not possess this great wealth, to be the
same as a person whose heart is shining brightly with this great
lamp? May Allah Taala brighten our hearts with His Light and
protect us from ignorance and darkness, Aameen.

KNOWLEDGE AND THE QURAN

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The Almighty Creator states,







Recite with the name of your Lord Who created. He made man
from the clot of blood. Recite, for your Lord is the Most Generous.
Who taught writing by the pen. Taught man what he knew not. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Everyone is well aware that the very first verses that were
revealed of Surah Alaq, included the verse Taught man what he
knew not.
By mentioning knowledge in this first revelation, Allah
Taala made it crystal clear that Islam is a religion of learning and
teaching, of lessons and training. Those people who are Muslims,
yet shy away from obtaining knowledge, are living their lives
against the fundamental principles of Islam. In actual fact, we
Muslims have the greatest right to learn and teach; therefore
Muslims should leave the darkness of ignorance and step into the
light of knowledge. May Allah Taala grant us all the great wealth
of knowledge, Aameen.

EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE






And We bestowed great knowledge to Daud and Sulaiman, and
both said, 'all praise to Allah Who has excelled us over many of
their believing bondmen. 1

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
This verse also praises the virtues and excellences of knowledge.
Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam was given the whole world as his
kingdom but he does not mention the kingdom at all, but rather,
he says that the knowledge that Allah Taala has granted me has
made me superior to other people; and in reality, that is the truth.
The reason for this is that the world will be destroyed, but
knowledge will never be destroyed, which is why knowledge is
more superior to the mortal world. Therefore Muslims should
worry less about the perishable world and pay more attention to
the never-ending wealth of knowledge. After knowing all of this,
running after the world is nothing more than stupidity. May Allah
Taala guide us to strive to gain knowledge until our final breath,
Aameen.

THOSE WITH PATIENCE














Then he came out of his people in his adornment Those who
desire the life of the world said, 'anyhow, we would too had the
like of that Quaroon has been given, undoubtedly he has a great
fortune? And those who were given knowledge said, 'woe to you',
Allah's reward is better for him who believes and does good work,
and it is given only to those who are patient. 2

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
When Quaroon came out in front of the public with great
pageantry and pomp, the people who desired the wealth of this
world started saying If only we had the wealth that Quaroon has.
However, those with knowledge were helped by their knowledge
at this stage as well. The blessings of the knowledge they had told
them that the wealth of this world is apparently very comforting
and profitable, but in reality there is great danger in it, and will
not help reap any dividend except disgrace and dishonour. They
proved with their words and their deeds that the treasures of this
world are nothing in the eyes of those with knowledge; reward
and return is what they value and that will be given by Allah
Taala. If the world looks at those who are gaining knowledge
with contempt and scorn, there is no need to be disheartened; if
those with wealth are respected in the eyes of the world and
worldly people, those with knowledge are the ones who are
respected and valued in the Court of Allah Taala.
Regarding the verse,




'O believers! Obey Allah and Obey the messenger, and those who
have power of command amongst you 1

Hazrat Allama Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih


states that those who have power of command amongst you
refers to Scholars because even Kings and Rulers are ordered to
obey those with knowledge, but it is not compulsory for Scholars
to obey Kings. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states
that, based on all the verses mentioned above, Scholars are
inhabitants of Paradise. The reason being that Allah Taala says

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that the only people who truly fear Him are those with
knowledge. At another point Allah Taala says,


But for him who fears to stand before his Lord there are two
Paradises. 1

Those who fear Allah Taala are Scholars and those who fear Allah
Taala will be granted two Paradises, therefore Scholars are
inhabitants of Paradise. May Allah Taala keep us all in the group
of Scholars and grant us all knowledge that profits us, Aameen.

EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE
IN THE LIGHT OF AHADITH
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
The message of the very first Quranic revelation Recite with the
name of your Lord Who created is the importance of gaining
knowledge. The revelation announces to mankind to turn its
attention towards reading, writing and gaining knowledge. The
importance of knowledge is also stressed emphatically many,
many times in the Ahadith, and some of them are being presented
below.

ALLAH TAALAS REWARD


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Whomsoever Allah
wishes to show goodness to, he gives him understanding of the
Religion. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Remember, whosoever does not have knowledge is
definitely at a loss, and those whom Allah Taala has granted
knowledge to should be congratulated as Allah Taala has chosen
goodness for them. May Allah Taala make us all wealthy with
profitable knowledge, Aameen.

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In another Hadith Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The
person who is blessed with knowledge by Allah Taala, it is as
though he has been granted Paradise. My Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! Whoever wishes to see
a dweller of Paradise should look at a religious Scholar, because to
look at a practising Scholar is the same as looking at Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. To look at a religious Scholar is worship. It
is evident, if Allah Taala rewards us for merely looking at them,
they must be dwellers of Paradise. May Allah Taala grant us the
opportunity to keep looking at Scholars and grant us knowledge
of the religion, Aameen.

LIFE OF ISLAM
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Knowledge is the life of Islam
and is a pillar of the religion. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! This Hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
makes obvious the fact that if you want to keep Islam alive, you
must gain knowledge. Through prayers, fasting and other
worships we can make ourselves pious, but we cannot make Islam
victorious; only through knowledge will Islam be triumphant.
Today, other misguided communities withstand hunger and thirst
but still gain knowledge, but Muslims are wandering in the valley
of ignorance.

The world has raised countless objections on the laws of Islam and
the verses of the Quran, yet we have not taken any steps to
answer them, through which we would fulfil our responsibility to
protect Islam. O youngsters of Islam! Stand up and brighten the
lamp of knowledge in your respective towns and cities so that our
societies can be illuminated with the beautiful disciplines of Islam.
May Allah Taala grant us all the gift of being the deputies of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

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BETTER THAN WORSHIP
Hazrat Abaadah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that knowledge is
better than worship. Similarly, Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho
Taala Anhu narrates that the best worship is obtaining knowledge. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Performing worship profits the individual worshipper
whereas knowledge profits the whole of mankind. Knowledge is
better than worship means it is better to remain busy in gaining
knowledge rather than performing voluntary (Nafl) worship,
because through knowledge a person fears Allah Taala, and can
differentiate between the lawful and the unlawful. Knowledge is
the tool that looks after your worships and ensures that they are
performed correctly. May Allah Taala guide us all to obtain
knowledge, Aameen.

The Mother of believers, Hazrat Aisha Siddiqua Radiallaho Taala


Anha reported that she heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
say, Excessive knowledge is better than excessive worship, and
the true foundation of faith is piety. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! After the completion of compulsory worships, do not let
any time pass by idly, rather spend it in obtaining knowledge. It is
through knowledge that piety is born and respect is gained. In this
day and age, the successful ones are those with knowledge and
those who are busy in gaining knowledge. Uninformed and
ignorant people had no respect in previous times, nor do they
enjoy any respect in this age. Value your time and remain busy in
gaining knowledge; study those books that stimulate your heart
and your mind and enable them both to shine brightly; stay away
from the books that lead to darkness in the heart and mind. Let us
make a firm intention that we will spend a portion of each day in
the seeking and gaining of knowledge. May Allah Taala, through

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the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, grant us all
knowledge that helps us, Aameen.

LEGACY OF THE PROPHETS


Alaihimus Salaam
Hazrat Umm e Haani Radiallaho Taala Anha reported that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Knowledge is my legacy and
the legacy of all the Prophets who came before me. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Before leaving this earthly life, Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and all the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam did not leave
any worldly wealth behind; they all left knowledge behind.
Therefore, those who obtain knowledge are obtaining the
inheritance of the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE


AND IGNORANCE
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, A small amount of good deeds with
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
knowledge gives benefit; a large amount of good deeds with
ignorance gives no benefit. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Why are worshippers unable to stop themselves from
shamelessness and evil deeds today? The reason for this is that
most people are ignorant of the fundamentals of cleanliness and
ablution, the conditions of prayer, the rules of prayer etc because
of a lack of knowledge. This is why we should pay more attention
to gaining knowledge as opposed to voluntary worships. May
Allah Taala guide us all in that direction, Aameen.

Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that knowledge of Allah


Taala and His Blessed Qualities is the best deed. If you have
knowledge, then even a small amount of deeds will benefit you

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greatly; with lack of knowledge, neither a small amount of deeds
will benefit you, nor will a large amount of deeds. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Knowledge of Allah Taala and His Blessed Qualities is essential,
as this will protect a person from infidelity and polytheism, or
even the suspicion of infidelity and polytheism, and this is the best
act. Due to a lack of knowledge, Muslims use all kinds of words
today in relation to Allah Taala that are not worthy of the Status
of Allah Taala. In this way, people become sinners and, in some
instances, become infidels. It is therefore incumbent on all
Muslims to learn about Allah Taala and His Qualities. May Allah
Taala guide us all, Aameen.

KNOWLEDGE AND KINGDOM


Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Hazrat Sulaiman Alaihis Salaam
was given the choice of control over wealth, kingdom or
knowledge, and he chose knowledge; because he chose
knowledge, he was also bestowed with wealth and a kingdom. 2

A BELIEVERS FRIEND
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Hold onto knowledge firmly
because knowledge is a believers close friend. 3

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


You will have seen that during difficult times even the best of
friends leave you, up to the point that even the wealth that we
strive night and day for leaves us. However Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam has said that knowledge is a believers close friend,
it will never leave our side. It will be by our side on the earth and
will also help us in the grave. Therefore, we should make

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knowledge our friend from today, its friendship will help us every
step of the way. May Allah Taala guide us all to obtain
knowledge, Aameen.

EXCESSIVE KNOWLEDGE OR
EXCESSIVE WORSHIP
Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I love excessive
knowledge much more than excessive worship. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Read and understand the words of Hazrat Abu Saeed
Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said he loves excessive knowledge much more than
excessive worship. In this day and age those who seek or teach
knowledge, or write books to teach others are looked at with
contempt and are mocked by ignorant worshippers. These
ignorant people do not realise that those who they are looking at
with contempt are the ones who are respectful, according to the
words of a Companion of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. If
we want to be respectful and be respected, then we should move
in the direction of education and knowledge. May Allah Taala
grant wisdom to all those who look down upon those who are in
the field of knowledge and learning, Aameen.

PATH TO PARADISE
Hazrat Ibn Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that, Every
thing has a path leading to it, and the path to Paradise is
knowledge. 2

Another Hadith states that, The person who goes in search of


knowledge, Allah Taala makes him walk on the path to Paradise.
To make the seeker of knowledge happy, the angels lay down
their wings under the feet of the person. Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari
Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that, This Hadith is pointing

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towards the fact that the path to Paradise is hidden along the path
of knowledge, as it is not possible to perform good deeds without
knowledge. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! Tell me which one of us does not desire
Paradise? Everyone wants to go to Paradise, but do we walk on
the path that leads to Paradise? If we do not walk on the path to
Paradise, how will we get to Paradise? Let us ask Allah Taala to
guide us on the path to Paradise every day, Aameen.

ONE WITH KNOWLEDGE DOES NOT DIE


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who is alive
with knowledge will never die. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Thousands of Scholars and Intellectuals have left the
world and hundreds of years have passed since they left the
world, yet their books and writings are still available from which a
Scholar gains benefit, quenches his thirst and respectfully salutes
the author. Just as their books are still alive, their names are also
still alive. Undoubtedly, the truthful, honest, Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam spoke the truth when he declared that the person
who is alive with knowledge will never die.
Mankind achieves glory through knowledge and skill
Man is a living corpse without knowledge

REASON FOR DISGRACE


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala withholds
knowledge and respect from a person, and then disgraces him. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If Allah Taala wishes to disgrace someone, then he
withholds knowledge and respect from that person. You will see

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in the world that disrespectful, unintelligent people are not treated
the same as respectful knowledgeable people. May Allah Taala
guide us all, Aameen.

GAINING KNOWLEDGE FOR ONE MOMENT


Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Gaining knowledge for one
moment is better than staying awake for the whole night. 1

Hazrat Mulla Ali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that this Hadith
means that to debate or discuss a point of knowledge, learning
from a teacher, teaching a student, writing a book, or studying a
book is better than worshipping for the whole night. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Many hours are wasted sat in front of the TV or standing around
gossiping and chatting. Saturday nights are especially reserved for
partying and amusement. If they are asked to come to the weekly
Ijtema they will make all sorts of excuses not to attend. Alas, if
only we would attempt to act upon the aforementioned Hadith of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Allah Taala would grant the
reward of worshipping for the whole night. Make the intention
that we will attend the weekly Ijtemas and attempt to learn
knowledge. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

THE GREATEST WEALTH


Hazrat Masab bin Zubair Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Strive to gain
knowledge even if you have wealth, as the knowledge will be
beauty for you. If you do not have wealth or possessions, then the
knowledge will be your wealth. 3

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Knowledge is the greatest wealth. We find that the person with
knowledge is the most respected person as everyone is dependant
on people with knowledge. If one has wealth along with
knowledge then all the better, otherwise knowledge is the most
valuable thing that a person can have. May Allah Taala grant us
all profitable knowledge and lawful livelihood, Aameen.

PARADISE SEARCHES FOR


ONE WITH KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Paradise
searches for the person who is out seeking and searching for
knowledge. Hell searches for the person who is seeking sins. 1

EXCELLENCE OF A STUDENT
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
One of the biggest reasons Allah Taala gave humans such an
exalted status and position in the universe is because of
knowledge. The reason for Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam being
superior to the angels in Paradise was proven to be on the basis of
having more knowledge than angels. Those who gain knowledge,
seek knowledge, or are striving to obtain greater knowledge are
sheltered by the shade of Mercy by Allah Taala and His angels.
Normal people search for success, but success searches for those
who seek knowledge. There are countless Ahadith about the
virtues and rank of those who seek knowledge and some of these
Ahadith are presented here to shine further light on the subject at
hand.

THE PATH OF ALLAH TAALA


Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, The person who goes out in search of
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
knowledge is on the Path of Allah Taala until he returns. 2

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Note: To go to a religious Scholar to obtain a religious ruling is
also classified as searching for knowledge.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Is there a better path than the path of Allah Taala? It is
quite astounding that Muslims would rather walk on the path of
shaitaan morning, noon and night. If only they would leave home
in the search of knowledge, they would receive the honour of
walking on the path of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala make us
travellers on His path, Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool


Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If someone walks on the path
of seeking knowledge, Allah Taala makes the path to Paradise
easy for him; when a community gathers in one of the houses of
Allah Taala (Mosque, Madrasa, Khanqah), and recites or teaches
the Holy Quran, Allah Taala showers them with peace and
harmony. The Mercy of Allah Taala shades them, angels
surround them, and Allah Taala mentions them to the angels who
are close to Him. 1

Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that the
Hadith The person who goes in search of knowledge, Allah
Taala makes him walk on the path to Paradise. To make the
seeker of knowledge happy, the angels lay down their wings
under the feet of the person, means that the path to Paradise is
hidden along the path of knowledge that is because good deeds
are not possible without knowledge. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The path to Paradise is very difficult, but look at the
Grace of Allah Taala in that he makes it easy for those who are on
the path of knowledge, and Subhan Allah! He showers those who
recite the Quran or teach it with peace, and His Mercy covers
them. This is a great honour that is bestowed on those who recite
the Quran and on those who learn the Quran. However, shame
on us O Muslims! Those who seek worldly knowledge are looked

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at with respect and those who are learning the Quran are looked
at with ridicule.
Beware! We should never show disrespect or contempt to
those who are given great respect by Allah Taala, otherwise By
Allah! We will be disgraced. Let us seek forgiveness for the
contempt that we may have shown for Scholars and those seeking
knowledge and may Allah Taala forgive us all and guide us to
respect them, Aameen.

RESULT OF DENIAL
Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that Ahmed
bin Shoaib narrates that he related a Hadith to a Scholar in Basra
(a city in Iraq). The Hadith (The person who goes in search of
knowledge, Allah Taala makes him walk on the path to Paradise.
To make the seeker of knowledge happy, the angels lay down
their wings under the feet of the person) was mentioned in a
gathering in which a Mutazilite (member of the misguided
Mutazali sect), who had come to learn knowledge was also
present. On hearing the Hadith the Mutazilite began mocking the
Hadith and said that, Tomorrow, I will wear shoes and will
trample the wings of the angels. The next day he wore shoes as
he had said, but fell down with a great thud, was in great pain, his
feet became diseased and both feet rotted. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Whatever Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said is
undoubtedly true, and may Allah Taala protect us all from the
misguidance of those who are misguided. For Allahs sake! Do not
obtain knowledge from them or teach them, neither should we
have any relations or friendships with them. May Allah Taala
save us all from the evils of those who are misguided and
mistaken.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We have seen the result of doubting and mocking what Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said. Therefore, when we hear or see
anything that is said by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, we

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should have no doubt or hesitation in our heart or mind as this
leads to ruin and disaster. May Allah Taala bless us all with grace
and give us the guidance to sacrifice everything for Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

Tibraani states that he heard Ibn Yahya Saakhi state that, We


were walking in the streets of Basra on the way to a Scholar to
gain knowledge. There was a buffoon amongst us who said, Take
your feet off the wings of the angels; do not break their wings. In
other words, he was making fun of the Hadith. At that very
moment, his feet gave way and he fell to the ground with an
almighty thud. 1
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! Allah Taala punishes insulters in
many different ways. Every word of my Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam is the truth, as he does not say anything except that
which is revealed to him by Allah Taala. Ignorant, uninformed
insulters think of themselves as very clever, and that is why they
mock the sayings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. They
forget that the status of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in the
Court of Allah Taala is very majestic and exalted. O slaves of
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam! Never look at any saying of
our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam with disdain or
disregard. The more you love, honour, and respect his sayings, the
more loved, honoured, and respected you will become. May Allah
Taala make us true lovers of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
through the alms of the true lovers, Aameen.

COMPENSATION FOR SINS


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If a person gains
knowledge it is compensation for his previous sins. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! We are all sinners and commit many sins.
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way to obtain freedom from those sins. Shall we, despite this
continue to live in ignorance? Come, let us, from this day
onwards, spare some time every day to seek and obtain
knowledge. Insha Allah, it will be compensation for sins and will
earn the pleasure of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala look at us all
with blessings and grace, Aameen.

HUNGER FOR KNOWLEDGE


IS NEVER SATISFIED
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Two kinds of hungry people are
never satisfied, firstly a person hungry for knowledge, and
secondly a person hungry for worldly possessions. 1

Hazrat Awan Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Hazrat Abdullah


bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu stated that, Two hungry people
are never satisfied, one seeking knowledge and one seeking
worldly possessions; however, they are not the same. The one
seeking knowledge is on the path of pleasing Allah Taala, whilst
the one seeking worldly possession is on the path of rebellion.
Then Hazrat Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhu recited the verse in
relation to the person who seeks worldly possessions, Yes,
undoubtedly, man transgresses. Because, he thought himself self-
sufficient. In other words, beware, because, undoubtedly, man
transgresses and rebels when he thinks he is self-sufficient. The
narrator states that Hazrat Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhu then
recited the following verse in relation to the one who seeks
knowledge, Only those of His bondmen who possess knowledge
fear Allah. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has stated the truth in that
those seeking knowledge and those seeking worldly possession
are never satisfied. Unfortunately in our times most people are
preoccupied in seeking worldly possessions. Despite having

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sufficient wealth to aptly provide for generation after generation
the greed for further wealth keeps them hungry for more. In the
same way the one who is granted the wealth of knowledge is also
never satisfied and continues to spend his life seeking further
knowledge. May Allah Taala make us all thirsty for knowledge
and grant us the ability to satisfy our thirst, Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, A believer is never
satisfied when listening to goodness (knowledge), until the time
comes that he will be entered into Paradise 1 (Meaning he desires
that he could continue listening and learning knowledge).

Hazrat Ibn Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that those


seeking knowledge are the hungriest of people and amongst those
who seek knowledge, those whose hunger becomes satiated will
not seek out or search for more knowledge. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


There is nothing that is better or more virtuous than knowledge
and the believer who is eager to learn will never be satisfied. He
will continue listening, learning, teaching and spreading
knowledge until his very final breath and when his soul leaves his
body he becomes a traveller on the way to Paradise. May Allah
Taala make all of us such believers, Aameen.

SEARCHING FOR RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE


Hazrat Waasla narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, The person who searches for
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
religious knowledge and finds it is given double reward. The
person who searches for it and does not find it is given regular
reward. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If we go to a religious Scholar to ask a question but do

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not find the Scholar, we are rewarded with regular reward. If we
find him and he provides an answer, Allah Taala grants double
the reward. Allah Taala bestows graces on the person who seeks
knowledge. Alas! If only we would create the passion within
ourselves to seek out knowledge. May Allah Taala grant us all the
passion to seek out knowledge and go out in search of religious
knowledge, Aameen.

DEATH OF A MARTYR
Hazrat Abu Zar and Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma
narrate that if a person seeking knowledge dies whilst seeking
knowledge, he dies a martyr. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! To obtain the death of a martyr, the
supreme price of giving your life has to be paid; but those seeking
knowledge are granted this status if they die whilst on this blessed
path. Just ponder for a moment about how many qualities and
beauties Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has mentioned about
those who seek knowledge. May Allah Taala make us amongst
those who seek knowledge and act upon it, Aameen.

LIVELIHOOD IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF


ALLAH TAALA
Hazrat Zaid bin Haarith Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Allah
Taala has taken the responsibility of the livelihood of the person
who obtains religious knowledge upon Himself. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! What grace there is of the Lord upon those who seek
knowledge in that Allah Taala has taken the responsibility of the
livelihood of the person who obtains religious knowledge upon
Himself. It is a fact that Allah Taala provides livelihood to all,
however, He is so pleased with those who seek knowledge that
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has taken the responsibility for their well being upon Himself.
Therefore you concentrate on seeking knowledge and do not
worry about other things. May Allah Taala guide all our children
to seek knowledge, Aameen.
LIVING AMONGST THE DEAD
Hazrat Hassan Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that one who seeks
knowledge is like a living person standing amongst the dead
when he is amongst the ignorant, illiterate people. 1

Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the person who
seeks knowledge is like a martyr in the Sight of Allah Taala. 2

KNOWLEDGE AT ANY AGE


Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the person who
does not obtain knowledge in his childhood, but then obtains it in
his older years and then dies, dies a martyr. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There is no limit in age for the gaining of knowledge. If,
for some reason, you did not obtain knowledge in your childhood,
seek and obtain it now. If you die in this state, you will be granted
the death of a martyr. With this in mind, do not worry about age
and remain busy in seeking and obtaining knowledge. May Allah
Taala guide us all, Aameen.

WITH THE PROPHETS


Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
learning the answer to a religious question or issue is better than
one years worship and is better than freeing slaves from the
children of Hazrat Ismail Alaihis Salaam. Definitely those who seek
knowledge, the woman who is obedient to her husband, and the

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child who treats his parents with goodness, will all be with the
Prophets and will enter Paradise without any questioning. 1

CITY IN PARADISE
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, The person who wants to see those
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
who are freed from Hell by Allah Taala should look at those who
seek knowledge. I swear by the Lord in whose control is my life,
when a student goes back and forth to a Scholar, with each step
that he takes, Allah Taala grants him a city in Paradise. When he
walks on the earth in search of knowledge, the earth begs for his
forgiveness, and he is forgiven morning and night. The angels
testify on behalf of the seeker of knowledge that Allah Taala has
freed him from Hell. 2 Subhan Allah!

HELL IS UNLAWFUL
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala makes the
fire of Hell unlawful for the person whose feet are covered with
dust in his quest for knowledge, and the angels of Allah Taala
seek forgiveness for him. If he dies in the search for knowledge,
then he is a martyr. His grave will be one of the gardens of
Paradise, and his grave will be expanded as far as the eye can see,
and will be made evident to those in the graves around him: forty
graves on his right, forty on his left, forty in front of him, and forty
behind him. 3

EXCELLENCE OF SCHOLARS
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! I
cannot do justice to the status of religious Scholars in my own
words, because their status is overwhelming. Rasool Allah

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has described the status and qualities of
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
these deputies of his and some of these are presented below.

ANGELS PROCLAMATION
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala has created a very
beautiful city beneath the Throne. At the door of this city, an angel
continuously proclaims O People! Listen, whosoever sees a
scholar, has seen a Prophet, whosoever sees a Prophet is as though
he has seen Allah Taala and the one who has the honour of seeing
Allah Taala is deserving of Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The west is trying to remove the respect for Scholars
from our hearts, and thereby making it easier for them to remove
the excellence of Islam from our hearts. They have been quite
successful at this in that wherever you see, the illiterate ones stand
around making fun of and insulting our blessed Scholars. They
themselves are punctual in only a handful of worships and
consider Scholars as beneath them. Understand the status of
Scholars from the above Hadith, respect our Scholars and respect
the status that they have been granted.

It is also necessary for those with knowledge that they should


respect the knowledge that they have been blessed with and fulfil
the responsibilities of being a deputy of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam with utmost regard and respect. May Allah Taala
guide us all on the right path, Aameen.

MEETING RASOOL ALLAH


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who sees a
Scholar, it is as though he has seen me. The person who sits in the
gathering of a Scholar, it is as though he is sitting beside me, and

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the person who gains my companionship will be my companion
in Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! Which one of us does not want to be the
companion of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? When we all
desire it we should all hasten towards becoming close to our pious
scholars and benefit from their company, and then Allah Taala
will grant us companionship of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, Insha Allah. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SCHOLAR


AND A WORSHIPPER
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who has
even a small amount of knowledge is better than the one who
worships a lot. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We learn from this Hadith that knowledge is better than
worship. It is necessary for us to obtain the thing that is declared
as being better by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. We must
also remember that we should not forsake and miss those
compulsory worships that are ordained on us. May Allah Taala
guide us all, Aameen.

OR YOU WILL BE RUINED


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Become a Scholar, a
seeker of knowledge, one who sits in a Scholars gathering, or one
who loves those who seek knowledge; otherwise you will be
ruined. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We can see the reason why Muslims are being ruined
from the Hadith mentioned above. The majority of Muslims are
far away from knowledge, Scholars, and even loving those who

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seek knowledge. There is a need for us to save ourselves from
ruination and this is possible by attending the gatherings of
Scholars, loving Scholars and the seekers of knowledge; this will
lead to safety from ruination in this world and the hereafter Insha
Allah. May Allah Taala guide us all and save us from ruination,
Aameen.

FREEING A SLAVE WITH EACH STEP


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If a person helps or
supports a Scholar whilst he is walking, Allah Taala rewards him
with each step that he takes. The person who kisses the forehead
of a Scholar out of respect and reverence, rewards equal to the
number of hairs that he has is written for him. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We realise the worth of Scholars from this Hadith and it
is necessary for us to respect their status and not fall short in that
regard. Also a Scholar should not insist or think that people have
to respect him. Due to his knowledge and his acting upon that
knowledge, Allah Taala will put love and respect for him in the
hearts of people. May Allah Taala guide us all to respect our
Scholars, Aameen.

999 BLESSINGS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala bestows
999 blessings every day on Scholars and those who seek
knowledge, and one blessing on everyone else. There is nothing in
between the person who is overtaken by death in the search for
knowledge and a Prophet except prophethood. 2
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! Look at the blessings that are
bestowed on Scholars and on those who seek knowledge. One
blessing is bestowed on everybody else, and 999 blessings are

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bestowed on Scholars and those who seek knowledge. Therefore,
spend time in the company of Scholars and students of religion,
Insha Allah some of those blessings will rain down on us too. May
Allah Taala grant us all the company of pious Scholars, Aameen.

SCHOLARSLIGHT OF THE UMMAH


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis
Salaam about the status of Scholars and he replied, Scholars are
the light in the world and the hereafter for your Ummah, and the
person who recognises their value and loves them is very
fortunate. Very unfortunate is the person who shows hostility and
enmity towards the scholars. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! By


asking Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam about the status of Scholars,
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam made us aware of their worth
and value. If, after this, we still do not respect the Scholars of Ahle
Sunnah, then no one is more unfortunate than us. Remember!
Scholars mean the Scholars of Ahle Sunnah, therefore, we
should not respect any misguided Scholars, or Scholars who insult
our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Rather, we should
stay away from them and safeguard our faith. May Allah Taala
guide us all and safeguard our faith, Aameen.

RESPECTING THE SUCCESSORS


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Respect my successors!
He was asked who the successors were, and Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam replied, Those who will teach my Ahadith and will
tell my Ummah about me. Those who study my Ahadith in detail
on Fridays and find the solutions to complex religious issues will
be rewarded the equivalent of freeing a thousand slaves, will
obtain the pleasure and companionship of Allah Taala, and their
forgiveness is assured. 2

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The status of those who are blessed with knowledge of
the Ahadith is explained in the previous Hadith. They are an
exalted group who should be respected and honoured at all times.
May Allah Taala grant us knowledge of the religion through the
alms of these Scholars of the religion, Aameen.

SUN (BRIGHTNESS) OF THE UMMAH


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis
Salaam about the status of Scholars and he replied, The Scholars
are the sun (brightness) of your Ummah, and the person who
recognises their value and loves them, receives the glad tidings of
Paradise. The person who shuns Scholars, stays away from them
and harbours enmity for them, will be ruined and rejected. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should have no hatred or enmity for Scholars in our
hearts, otherwise we will be faced with ruin and destruction. We
should respect and revere them and become deserving of
Paradise. We should not insult or disrespect them and invite
ruination. May Allah Taala guide us all to respect the Scholars of
Islam, Aameen.

MANZIL E SHARAFAT
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who obtains
knowledge about the laws of Islam, teaches them to my Ummah,
and remains humble and modest, will receive so much reward
that no one better than him will be seen in Paradise. His home in
Paradise is a place called Manzil e Sharafat (House of Virtues)
and it is the most delightful part of Paradise. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is a great virtue to satisfy the thirst for knowledge of

1
Nuzhatul Majaalis Page 307
2
Nuzhatul Majaalis Page 307
233
the Ummah and its reward is immense. We have heard from the
blessed lips of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam about the
reward for passing on this knowledge and remaining humble and
modest. If only we would understand these things and attempt to
act upon them. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

STATUS CLOSE TO PROPHETS Alaihimus Salaam


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The best believer is the
scholar who benefits you when you turn to him for help, and if
you show indifference to him, he will be indifferent to you. He
continued on and said, The closest status to that of the Prophets
Alaihimus Salaam is the status of scholars and martyrs. The scholars
have this rank because they pass on the messages of the Prophets
Alaihimus Salaam to the people and martyrs because they fulfil the
orders of the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam with their swords and also
follow their orders. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
continued on and said, The death of the whole community is
easier than the death of a single Scholar. On the Day of Judgement
the drops of ink of the Scholars will be measured with the blood
of the martyrs. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We are told in the above Hadith that the death of a
single Scholar is a greater loss and more troublesome than the
death of a whole community. The life of a scholar is the means by
which knowledge exists and the death of a scholar is the means by
which knowledge ceases to exist. Scholars are being taken away
and many great Scholars have left this mortal world. Let us benefit
from these Scholars and fill our laps with knowledge and prepare
the tools that we need for peace in the hereafter. May Allah Taala
guide us all towards goodness and good deeds, Aameen.

TWO THINGS CAUSE DESTRUCTION


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said a Scholar never loses
his hunger for knowledge and keeps seeking knowledge until he
enters into Paradise. He further continued on and said, The

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Makashifatil Quloob Page 586
234
destruction of my Ummah will be because of two things, going
away from knowledge and accumulating wealth. 1
Allahu Akbar! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! Today, we search for the reasons of
our destruction, but Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has told
us the reasons for our destruction. Undoubtedly, Muslims have
disappeared in to the darkness of ignorance and have been
blinded by the greed of wealth, and these things have ruined and
destroyed us. May Allah Taala give us all the guidance to seek
and learn knowledge, Aameen.

LOOKING AT THE FACE IS WORSHIP


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Five things are amongst the
good deeds; (1) To eat less, (2) To sit in the Mosque, (3) To look at
the Kaaba, (4) To look at the pages of the Holy Quran, (5) To look
at a Scholars face. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should look at the faces of our Scholars and earn
rewards and fill our laps with these rewards. May Allah Taala
guide us all, Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool


Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Five things are amongst the
good deeds; (1) To look at the pages of the Holy Quran, (2) To
look at the Kaaba, (3) To look at ones parents, (4) To look in to the
well of Zam Zam as this wipes away sins, (5) To look at a Scholars
face. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! As you have just read, there is great reward at merely
looking at the things that have been mentioned in the above
Hadith. Therefore, we should all keep looking at these things and
obtain great rewards. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

1
Makashifatil Quloob Page 586
2
Fatawa e Razvia Vol 4 Page 616, Jaamiul Ahadith Page 172
3
Fatawa e Razvia Vol 4 Page 616
235
MORE POWERFUL THAN SHAITAAN
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, One who has
understanding of the religion (A Scholar) is more powerful over
shaitaan than one thousand devout worshippers. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The one thousand worshippers benefit themselves with
their worship and, sometimes, due to pride or arrogance, they
waste this worship. However, a Scholar not only worships and
saves himself from the misguidance of shaitaan, he instils in
others the enthusiasm for worship and warns them about the
trickery of shaitaan. May Allah Taala grant us all a wealth of
knowledge, Aameen.

A LARGE SHARE
Hazrat Abu Darda narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, Scholars are the heirs and successors
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
of the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam. The Prophets Alaihimus Salaam did
not leave behind Dirhams & Dinars (unit of money), but they left
behind knowledge as their inheritance. Whosoever obtains
knowledge gains the largest share of this inheritance. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us ask Allah Taala to grant us a share of the
inheritance of the Prophets, Aameen.

ONE MISTAKE, TWO SINS


Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If a Scholar sins, one sin
is written against him, and if an illiterate person sins, two sins are
written against him. Someone asked as to the reason for this.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, The burden on the
Scholar is only Why did you commit the sin? whilst on the

1
Jaamiul Ahadith Page 173
2
Jaamiul Ahadith Page 173
236
illiterate person one sin is for committing the offence, and another
is for not learning about it. 1

CONTINUOUS REWARDS IN THE GRAVE


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When a person dies, his deeds
are cut off. However, he continues to receive the reward of three
things in the grave; continuous charity (Sadqa e Jaariyah),
knowledge that is benefited from, and pious children who
supplicate for him to be forgiven. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Our wealth and possessions will all remain on the earth.
We spend all our time and energy accumulating these things that
will not come with us, but will stay behind after we die. However,
if we work to ensure the victory of knowledge, or if we prepare
some students ourselves, we will continue to receive the rewards
of their deeds in the hereafter, Insha Allah. May Allah Taala
guide us all to work for the victory of Islam and the victory of
knowledge, Aameen.

IS JEALOUSY PERMISSIBLE?
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Jealousy is not
permissible except in two things. (1) Jealousy of the person who
has been granted wealth by Allah Taala and he spends it in His
path. (2) Jealousy of the person who has been granted knowledge
of the religion who gives judgement based on his knowledge and
teaches it. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Jealousy is present in a mans nature. When a person
sees someone with wealth, power, fame or respect, he desires in
his heart for it to be taken away from that person and be given to

1
Fatawa r Razvia Vol 1 Page 47, Jaamiul Ahadith Page 176
2
Muslim, Mishkat Page 32
3
Bukhari Shareef Vol 1 Page 17
237
himself; this is jealousy. A person should never let these kinds of
thoughts or desires enter his heart as they ruin and destroy all his
good deeds. We can certainly desire that Allah Taala grants us the
same blessings that the other person has been granted.
However, when we see a person with a wealth of
knowledge we should say O Allah, grant me more knowledge
than the knowledge that You have granted this person. Similarly,
if we see someone who is spending his wealth in the path of Allah
Taala, it is permissible to want to spend more than him and
asking Allah Taala for that ability and wealth. There is no
accounting or penalty for these kinds of thoughts or desires as
they are not classed as jealousy. May Allah Taala, with His Grace,
shower us with profitable knowledge and wealth that we spend in
His path, Aameen.

OBEDIENT
Hazrat Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that if a Scholar
is pious and obedient to and follows the pious predecessors of the
early generations, teaches knowledge which instils fear about the
consequences of worldly pride and greed; not only should one
learn from such a Scholar, but one should spend as much time as
possible in his beneficial company. Such a Scholar should be
visited as merely seeing him is a great blessing. If a person learns
knowledge that is profitable, Subhan Allah, that is the best of all
work.
Profitable knowledge is the knowledge that teaches the
contempt of this world, the qualities of the hereafter, and which
makes you aware of the stupidity of those who deny the hereafter
and seek worldly possessions. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! There is no shortage of great Scholars who obey the
Sunnahs and understand that the world is shameful and
reprehensible, although it may be difficult to find them. There are
many Scholars who do not look to the world or worldly people
with any kind of greed or personal gain, rather their gaze is fixed

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Keemyaa e Saaadat Page 132
238
on the pleasure of Allah Taala and the pleasure of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Sitting in the company of these Scholars
not only revives the hearts, but also awakens the spirit to prepare
for the hereafter. Therefore, we should all search out and sit in the
company of such Scholars. May Allah Taala grant us the ability to
benefit from the company of our pious Scholars, Aameen.

PUNISHMENT IS TAKEN AWAY


Hazrat Imam Taftaa Zaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states in Sharh
e Aqaid that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When a
Scholar or a student passes by any city or village, the punishment
of the inhabitants of the graveyard is lifted for forty days. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If there is so much grace bestowed on the inhabitants of
a graveyard, what do you think is the measure of the Grace of
Allah Taala on the place where Scholars live, upon those whom
they love and are friends with, and upon those who serve and
help them? Therefore, always be of service to Scholars and
students, Insha Allah, you will receive the benefit of it in both
worlds. May Allah Taala grant us love and respect of our Scholars
and their students, Aameen.

HEAVEN & EARTH DECORATED


It is written in Rabi ul Abraar that Allah Taala decorated the
heavens with three things, the sun, moon and the stars. He also
decorated the earth with three things, Scholars, rain, and fair and
just kings. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The beauty of the heavens lies in the sun, moon and
stars as the skies without these would be a pale shadow of itself.
Similarly, if it were not to rain on the earth, the treasures of the
earth would not flourish in the same way; if Scholars were not
present, society would be corrupted and ruined.

1
Nuzhatul Majaalis Page 300
2
Nuzhatul Majaalis Page 300
239
By continuously inviting people to good and by warning
against evil, Scholars protect mankind from rampant mischief,
bloodshed and prevent the rights of people from being trampled
on. It is for these reasons that Scholars are the decoration of the
earth. We should all respect Scholars and gain benefit from them.
May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

WATER FROM THE POND OF KAUTHAR


Hazrat Naqi Ali Alaihir Rahmah states that those who are punctual
in their prayers will drink from the Pond of Kauthar by
themselves, but Scholars will be blessed with the good fortune of
having the owner of the Pond, the Exalted Prophet, Mercy to all
mankind Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam nourishing them with the water
from his very own blessed hands. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We learn from this Hadith of the great status Scholars
enjoy in the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Their
thirst will be quenched by the blessed hands of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam himself.

It has also been stated about the status and importance of Scholars
that they are followed; their deeds and actions are copied; their
advice and recommendation is considered final; that angels desire
their companionship and lay down their wings for them to sleep
upon; that everything in the universe, all creations, even the fish
in the rivers and seas, animals on dry land including insects, wild
animals and birds also supplicate for the Scholars. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Why do all of Allah Taalas creations, from the innocent angels to
the animals in the sea, remain occupied in assisting and
supplicating for the scholars? The reason for this is that it is these
very Scholars who inform the people about the rights of all the
creations of Allah Taala. If they did not tell us about the rights of
other creatures, how would we know what their rights and our

1
Nuzhatul Majaalis Page 300
2
Nuzhatul Majaalis Pages 301-302
240
responsibilities are? This is why they all supplicate for Scholars
and benefit from them too. May Allah Taala grant blessings in the
lives of the Scholars of Ahle Sunnah and give them all long
healthy lives, Aameen.

TWO ENEMIES
Hazrat Allama Shaikh Saadi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that two
kinds of people are enemies of the state and the religion. One is
the king who has no tolerance, and the other is the worshipper
who has no knowledge. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The strength and numbers of illiterate worshippers are
increasing day by day. We are seeing that those with knowledge
are given no respect or importance in society. However, if there is
a person who is somewhat punctual in worshipping despite not
knowing how to recite the Quran properly, not knowing
Tashahhud or Durood e Ibrahim correctly, and maybe even
completely ignorant of the laws of Islam; people still give this kind
of a person greater importance than a Scholar.
The reality is that such a person is an enemy of the
religion; if he is illiterate, he concentrates on and stresses the
importance of worship but does not attempt to gain any
knowledge. In a similar fashion, the king who has no patience or
tolerance is the enemy of the country, as the country will be
ruined if he rules without any tolerance or patience. Let us all ask
Allah Taala to grant us knowledge and tolerance in abundance,
Aameen.

IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked Hazrat
Kaab Radiallaho Taala Anhu what things are removed from the heart
of a Scholar after he obtains knowledge. Hazrat Kaab Radiallaho
Taala Anhu replied, Temptation, greed and having to beg from
others.

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Gulistaan e Saadi Page 248
241
Someone asked Hazrat Fazeel Alaihir Rahmah to explain
and clarify this point, and he stated that a person who desires
something simply out of greed, religion leaves that person. Greed
is such that it makes a person want different things all the time, to
the point that he wants everything. To satisfy his greed, he will
have to come into contact with many different kinds of people,
some of who may satisfy his greed, but will then place a nose ring
in his nose and lead him to wherever they want (meaning they
will then exert a great deal of influence over the person).
They will steal away the respect people have for that
person and he will be disgraced. Due to his greed and love of the
world, whenever he meets them, he will greet them, he will visit
them when they are sick, and these acts of his are not for the
pleasure of Allah Taala. It would be much better for him if he
were not dependent on these people. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us supplicate and ask Allah Taala not to make us
dependant on anyone except Him and His Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and may He also protect our Scholars from
ever having to extend their hands out of need at the door of any
worldly person. Rather, may He make the Scholars the means by
which the creations of Allah Taala fill their laps with treasures,
and may He grant our Scholars respect and admiration, Aameen.

Hazrat Bahzareen Hakeem Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who
welcomes Scholars, verily he has welcomed me; the person who
goes to meet with Scholars, definitely he has come to meet me; the
one who sits with Scholars, verily he has sat with me; and the one
who sits with me, definitely he has sat in the Court of my Lord. 2

RESPECT OF SCHOLARS

1
Makaashifatil Quloob Pages 259-260
2
Kanzul Amaal Vol 1 Page 97
242
Hazrat Abu Amama Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, No one will think of the rights
of Scholars as worthless except hypocrites. 1`

Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, No one will think of the
rights of Scholars as worthless except clear hypocrites. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The status and honour of Scholars is clear and obvious for all to
see, but there is no respect or value extended to Scholars
nowadays. Remember that a person who has contempt for
Scholars, or does not respect them in his heart, in the light of these
Ahadith is a hypocrite. Allahu Akbar! May Allah Taala save us all
from hypocrisy and guide us to respect the Scholars, Aameen.

NOT FROM MY UMMAH


Hazrat Abadah bin Saamat Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who does
not recognise the rights of our Scholars is not from my Ummah. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Until we are able to understand the status of Scholars
we will remain incapable of recognising and fulfilling the rights of
Scholars. Remember, it is the right of Scholars that they should be
honoured, respected, have their needs fulfilled, have their orders
that are according to the Quran and Sunnah obeyed. It also the
right of Scholars not to be mocked, or the subject of backbiting;
nor should we lack or fall behind in assisting them.
If we do not respect and fulfil the rights of Scholars, we
will disappoint Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Therefore it is
crucial for us that we always respect and fulfil the rights of
Scholars and thereby please Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
May Allah Taala guide us all to do this, Aameen.

1
Jaamiul Ahadith, Tibraani
2
Jaamiul Ahadith, Kanzul Amaal
3
Jaamiul Ahadith, Masnad Ahmed bin Hanbal
243
RISK OF INFIDELITY
The person who harbours hatred or enmity against a Scholar
without a valid, clear reason risks losing his faith.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We have seen the end result of many people who had
hatred in their hearts for Scholars and who ridiculed Scholars.
Allahu Akbar! They are forced to live their lives in poverty and
are disgraced, but the worst thing is that because of their
animosity and hatred for Scholars, there is a prevailing danger of
them losing the greatest of wealth, which is their faith. We should
all make sure that we never make the same mistake and never
have any malice or ill feeling towards our blessed Scholars. May
Allah Taala guide us to respect and honour our elders and
Scholars, Aameen.

Hazrat Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the Leader of


the Muslims, Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu went to someones
house. The owner of the house welcomed him and seated him
with great respect and honour. After taking his seat, Hazrat Ali
Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, Only a fool would reject words of
respect. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When someone gives you respect, you should not reject
it. If there are Scholars present and someone presents you with the
seat of honour, you should present that to the Scholars as they
have more right to it. In this manner, Allah Taala, His Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and these deputies of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will be pleased, Insha Allah, and the person
will see the results of this service in both worlds. May Allah Taala
grant us the ability to fulfil the rights of all people diligently,
Aameen.

HE IS A HYPOCRITE

1
Jaamiul Ahadith, Masnad al Firdaus Vol 5 Page 121
244
Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, There are three kinds of
people whose rights will not be seen as worthless except by
hypocrites, clear-cut barefaced hypocrites. The three types of
people are: an elderly Muslim, a fair Muslim King, and a Scholar
who teaches good things to Muslims. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us supplicate that Allah Taala grants us the ability
to understand and fulfil the rights of the three groups of people
mentioned above, especially the rights of our Scholars, Aameen.

A person who calls a scholar evil, simply because he is a scholar is


without doubt a clear infidel (Kaafir). If, a person knows and
believes that a scholar by virtue of his knowledge should be
respected, but calls him evil or curses him or disrespects him due
to some worldly matter is a great sinner and transgressor. If, for
no reason, he has animosity and hatred for the Scholar, he has a
diseased heart, has hidden evil and there is a real danger that he
will lose his faith. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We are ordered to keep our hearts free from evil thoughts in
relation to normal Muslims, but it is stressed even more so for our
hearts to be pure in terms of the thoughts and feelings we have for
our Scholars and for us to have love for them in our hearts. These
acts and deeds will ensure that we die with faith, Insha Allah.
May Allah Taala accept all our deeds, Aameen.

A SCHOLARANDAN ILLITERATE
Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Faazil e Bareilly
Rehmatullahe Alaih states that when Allah Taala does not grant the
Scholars and the illiterates the same rank, it is also imperative for
Muslims to differentiate between them. This means that the
Scholars should be given the utmost respect and seated at the
head of any gathering, as it is the right of Scholars, elders, spiritual

1
Jaamiul Ahadith, Al Majmual Kabeer Tibraani Vol 8 Page 202
2
Fatawa e Razvia Vol 9 Page 973
245
successors, delegates, and those who are loved and respected to
occupy this position according to both Islamic law and common
law.

It must be noted that it is forbidden and not permissible for


scholars and descendants (Saaadaat) of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam to seek and insist upon this by virtue of who they
are as this is pride and pride is strictly forbidden and is a great sin,
Is hell not the abode for those with pride?
When the master of all Scholars, the father of all the
descendants (Saaadaat), leader of the worlds Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam showed great humility and humbleness, and did not want
to be treated differently than those around him, what right do
others have to demand this?
However, Muslims are ordered to respect Scholars and
the family of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam more than
anyone else. This does not mean that they should themselves
demand to be treated differently or respected more or set certain
limits, but means that when Muslims differentiate them and
respect them of their own will, this is not forbidden for them to
accept. 1

DISGRACE ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who insults
a Scholar, verily he has insulted knowledge of the religion; he who
insults the knowledge of the religion, verily he has insulted Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam; he who insults the Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, undoubtedly he has insulted Jibreel Alaihis
Salaam; the one who insults Jibreel Alaihis Salaam, verily he has
insulted Allah Taala; the one who insults Allah Taala will be
disgraced and shamed by Allah Taala on the Day of Judgement. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Allahu Akbar! May Allah Taala protect us all from disgrace and

1
Jaamiul Ahadith, Fatawa e Razvia Vol 10 Page 140
2
Tafseer e Kabeer Vol 1 Page 281
246
shame on the Day of Judgement and grant us respect and success
in both worlds, Aameen.

RIGHTS OF A SCHOLAR
Hazrat Abu Dhar Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Scholars are
proof and confirmation of Allah Taala and one who finds faults in
Scholars is ruined. 1

Hazrat Abadah bin Saamat Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who does
not recognise the rights of our Scholars is not from my Ummah. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We are told the reasons for the ruin and disgrace of the
Muslim Ummah in the previous Ahadith. Illiterate people are seen
trying to find faults in Scholars. If only they would realise what
the true status and rank of Scholars is. For Allah Taalas sake!
Save yourselves from these despicable acts and concentrate on
your own faults and shortcomings. May Allah Taala guide us all,
Aameen.

WEAKENED HIS OWN FAITH


Hazrat Allama Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Alaih writes
that one who thinks of a Scholar as worthless, has weakened his
own faith. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is because of knowledge of the religion that the status
of Scholars is so exalted and elevated. How will the faith of
someone who thinks that a Scholar is worthless or that knowledge
of the religion is worthless remain protected? It is important for us
to respect Scholars and respect our religion and faith. May Allah
Taala guide us all to respect all, Aameen.

1
Kanzul Amaal Vol 10 Page 77
2
Fatawa e Razvia Vol 10
3
Tafseer e Kabeer Vol 10 Page 282
247
GREAT SINNER AND TRANSGRESSOR
Aala Hazrat, leader of Ahle Sunnah, Imam Ahmed Raza Faazil e
Bareilly Rehmatullahe Alaih writes that if a person calls a Scholar
evil, simply because he is a Scholar, then this is clear infidelity
(Kufr). If, because of the Scholars knowledge, the person
understands and believes that the Scholar must be respected, but
because of some worldly matter he calls him evil, curses at him, or
disrespects him, then he is a great sinner and transgressor. If, for
no reason, he has animosity and hatred for the Scholar, he has a
diseased heart, has hidden evil and there is a real danger that he
will lose his faith. In explaining this, he quotes the Hadith that
states The person who hates a Scholar on the basis that he is a
Scholar, is in danger of becoming an infidel. It is stated in
Manhar Raudul Azhar that it is obvious that he will become an
infidel. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Just imagine, if there is a risk of becoming an infidel just
for having hatred in the heart, what will the result be of actually
insulting them? Allahu Akbar! We should make sure that our
hearts are clean and do not contain any negative or bad thoughts
about our Scholars so that our faith is safeguarded. May Allah
Taala guide us all, Aameen.

RAISED STATUS
This ray of light (Aala Hazrat, leader of Ahle Sunnah, Imam
Ahmed Raza Faazil e Bareilly Rehmatullahe Alaih) quotes from Durr
e Mukhtar that Allah Taala said, He will raise the status of
Scholars. Allah Taala has elevated the status of Scholars,
therefore Allah Taala will throw the person who tries to lower or
belittle their status into the fire of Hell. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Beware! Never try to belittle a Scholar or think of them
as worthless, as nothing happens on the command of humans;
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fruition. When Allah Taala has granted Scholars an exalted status,
the person who thinks of them as worthless or insignificant will
become the target of the Wrath of Allah Taala. Allahu Akbar! It is
necessary for us to remain connected to our Scholars. Insha Allah,
through them, Allah Taala will elevate our status too. May Allah
Taala guide us all to understand the status of our Scholars and
elders, Aameen.

CONTEMPT OF A SCHOLARINFIDELITY
The reviver of the 14th century further writes from Majmual
Anhaar that the person who calls a Scholar Mooloya or any
other name out of hatred or contempt is an infidel. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! To use words or titles of contempt for a Scholar destroys
faith. Do the Muslims of today not use derogatory terms when
referring to Scholars? Remember, we should fear Allah Taala and
protect ourselves from insulting these deputies of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Taala guide us all to respect all
our Scholars, Aameen.

DETACHMENT FROM SCHOLARS IS POISON


This great lover and slave of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
also states that to criticise the errors of Scholars is unlawful, and to
stay away from these guiding lights because of it and to forsake
benefiting from their judgements is poison. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should keep your relationship with Scholars firm
and strong at all times and in all circumstances. Spending time in
their company will increase our knowledge and their wisdom-
filled words will illuminate our hearts with light and blessings,
and expel laziness. May Allah Taala guide us all to spend time in
the company of Scholars, Aameen.

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Sadrush Shariah Hazrat Allama Amjad Ali Qadri Alaihir Rahmah
writes that disrespecting and insulting knowledge of the religion
or Scholars, simply because of what they are, is infidelity (Kufr). 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We must never insult our Scholars and never think of their
knowledge as less than the knowledge of worldly academics,
otherwise remember, we will lose the great treasure of faith. May
Allah Taala guard our faith through the blessed glances of
kindness of our pious Scholars, Aameen.

SCHOLARS GATHERINGSWORSHIP
Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, To sit with Scholars is
an act of worship. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The enthusiasm to benefit from spending time in the
company of Scholars has totally disappeared nowadays. The fact
is that, on the basis of a few deeds and a few worships, a person
now thinks that he is somehow a superior person.
For Allahs sake! Reform yourselves and spend time in the
company of our Scholars. May Allah Taala guide us all to profit
from the company of our Scholars and elders, Aameen.

GARDENS OF PARADISE
Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When you pass the
gardens of Paradise, pick something (benefit from them). He was
asked, What are the gardens of Paradise? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam replied, Gatherings of Scholars. 3

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We understand the value of Scholars and the blessings
of their gatherings from the Hadith mentioned above, therefore,
we should always try to attend and benefit from the assemblies of
Scholars. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

BETTER THAN A YEARS WORSHIP


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that To listen
to a single point of Islamic law is better than one years worship,
and to sit in the company of a Scholar of religion for one moment
is better than freeing a slave. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The above Hadith shines light on the rewards of
discussing Islamic laws and commands. We should all try to
partake in religious discussions and in the gatherings where
Scholars talk about Islamic laws and Islamic teachings. May Allah
Taala guide us all, Aameen.

THE BEST GATHERINGS ARE THE


GATHERINGS OF SCHOLARS
Leader of the Faithful, Hazrat Umar bin Khattaab Radiallaho Taala
Anhu narrates that Do not stay away from the gatherings of
Scholars because Allah Taala has not created a better place on the
earth than the earth on which these gatherings are held. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When there are no gatherings that are better than the
gatherings of Scholars, it is crucial for us to attend those
gatherings so that, by partaking in these exalted gatherings, we
may also become exalted. May Allah Taala guide us all to take
part in the gatherings of our Scholars, Aameen.

COMPANY OF A SCHOLAR

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Ghauth e Samdaani, Qutb e Rabbani, Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Qadir
Jilani Radiallaho Taala Anhu writes that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, Sit in the company of Scholars who remove five
things from you and replace them with five other things; (1)
Removes love of this world and replaces it with piety; (2) Replaces
hypocrisy with sincerity; (3) Replaces pride with humility; (4)
Removes laziness and encourages you to speak and teach others;
(5) Removes ignorance and teaches you knowledge. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Alhamdo Lillah! There are many Scholars, even today, who
possess all the qualities mentioned above, therefore benefit from
them, spend time in their company, and act upon their advice and
teachings. May Allah Taala guide us all to profit from the
Scholars of truth, Aameen.
SEVEN QUALITIES
Hazrat Faqih Abul Laith Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih said that the
person who sits in the company of Scholars and listens to them,
but does not remember anything still possesses seven qualities:
1. He receives reward for acquiring knowledge.
2. For as long as he is sat in the gathering, he will be protected
from committing any sins.
3. When he leaves his home to learn knowledge, mercy will
descend upon him.
4. When he sits in the gathering of knowledge, he also gets a
share of the mercy that is showered on the gathering.
5. For as long as he sits and listens, it will be written that he is
obedient.
6. When he listens to something and does not understand its
meaning, he will become disheartened. This grief and sadness
will become a means by which he obtains closeness to Allah
Taala, because Allah Taala has said, I am with those people
whose hearts will be broken out of love for Me. 2

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7. When he sees Muslims respect the Scholars and disrespect
transgressors, his heart will also begin to hate sins and will
also be drawn towards religious knowledge. This is why
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has ordered us to sit with
pious people. 1

EIGHT TYPES OF PEOPLE


Hazrat Faqih Abul Laith Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that the
person who sits with eight kinds of people, Allah Taala will fill
him with eight things:
The one who sits with rich people will have the love and
desire of this world increased in his heart.
The one who sits with mystics (Darvaish) will be guided to
thank Allah Taala for His blessings and favours.
The one who sits with Kings will have more pride and
harshness.
The one who sits with women will become more lustful and
ignorant.
The one who sits with children will joke and laugh too much
(become more like a child).
The one who sits with sinners will be overwhelmed with sins.
The one who sits with pious people will be filled with
obedience.
The one who sits with Scholars will be filled with knowledge
and piety. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! It


is saddening to see that we sit with people and in places where we
should not be. Remember! We should sit with Scholars so that we
gain piety, and respect is only obtainable from their gatherings.
May Allah Taala guide us all to profit from our Scholars, Aameen.

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HESITATION OF THE TONGUE DISAPPEARS
Hazrat Imam Hasan bin Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhuma has said that,
The hesitation in speaking disappears from a person who
regularly attends the gatherings of Scholars; his mind also opens
up allowing him to understand complex issues, furthermore,
everything he obtains becomes a source of happiness. His
knowledge is like a friend to him and is also very beneficial for
him. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Undoubtedly, the person who sits in the company of
Scholars is never left deprived, rather, he is given the good fortune
to listen to great words of wisdom and advice. Through sitting in
the gatherings of Scholars, a person himself becomes worthy of
respect and adulation. We should therefore try to always stay
close to our Scholars.
QURAN WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Abu Dhar narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Sitting in a religious gathering is
better than praying 1000 rakats of prayer, visiting 1000 sick
people, and attending 1000 funeral prayers. Someone asked, Is it
even better than reciting the Holy Quran? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam replied, How will the Quran profit you without
knowledge? 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should allocate a portion of our time for reciting the
Quran. Reciting it with the translation (Kanzul Iman) will be very
beneficial and profitable. Also, we should make it compulsory
upon ourselves to attend the gatherings of our Scholars, and Insha
Allah we will certainly see the benefits of this in both worlds. May
Allah Taala grant us the utmost guidance, Aameen.

RASOOL ALLAH IN A GATHERING


Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

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One day Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam stepped outside and
saw two gatherings. The first was supplicating (making Dua) to
Allah Taala, whilst in the second gathering people were being
taught knowledge. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The
first gathering is asking from Allah Taala, and if He desires He
will give to them what they seek, and if He does not want to give,
He will not give them what they seek. In the second gathering
people are being taught knowledge, and Allah Taala has sent me
as a teacher.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam then went and sat
down in the second gathering and said, The example of what
Allah Taala sent me with (guidance and knowledge), is like rain
that falls on the earth; part of the earth captures the rain and
produces grass and many crops; part of the earth does not accept
the rain but rejects it. Allah Taala gives benefit to the parts that
drink the water and produces crops, but the parts of the earth that
do not accept the water has nothing growing on it. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! By sitting in the gathering of knowledge, Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam made it clear that he prefers the gatherings
of knowledge above all other gatherings. We should attend the
gatherings that are preferred by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and partake in gatherings of knowledge. May Allah
Taala guide us all, Aameen.

HAZRAT LUQMANS ADVICE


Hazrat Luqman Hakeem Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih advised his son,
O my son, sit in the company of Scholars, and sit respectfully in
front of them, because Allah Taala brings life to the heart with the
light of wisdom, just as he brings the earth to life with rain. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When such a wise, renowned, wise and learned person
like Hazrat Luqman Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih advised his own son to
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should also benefit from this advice, pass on this advice to our
children, and get them to spend time in the company of Scholars.
May Allah Taala guide us all to spend time in the company of
Scholars, Aameen.

COMPENSATION FOR 70 GATHERINGS


Hazrat Ataa Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that the discussions of
one gathering of knowledge are sufficient compensation for 70
unproductive gatherings.

Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that, The deaths of a


thousand steadfast worshippers who fast and worship throughout
the night is a lesser loss than the death of a scholar who is an
expert in what Allah Taala has made lawful and unlawful. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Subhan Allah! The appreciation of what is lawful and unlawful is
so important in Islam because, a morsel of unlawful food eaten
ruins the reward of worship of forty days. To protect ourselves
from such harm, it is necessary to attend religious gatherings, that
is, gatherings of Scholars. May Allah Taala bless the lives and
deeds of our Scholars and guide us all to benefit from then,
Aameen.

IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE EYES


OF OUR PIOUS PREDECESSORS

KEY OF KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem narrates that,
Knowledge is a treasure and its key is to ask questions. Ask
questions and Allah Taala will have mercy on you. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala has said in the Quran that those who do
not know should ask those who do know. Nowadays, if we dont
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the Scholars and spiritual guides for the answers to what we do
not know. By asking questions we will not lose respect, instead it
will ensure that Allah Taala showers us with mercy.
Everybody wants Allah Taala to shower them with
mercy, and the easiest way to do this is to go to the Scholars of the
Ahle Sunnah and to ask them questions so that we can get the
answers to our problems and issues, and also increase our
knowledge at the same time. This will further make us deserving
of the Mercy of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala guide us all to
obtain knowledge, Aameen.

WHO IS THE ORPHAN?


Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem said, True beauty is
not in the clothes that beautify us, rather beauty comes from
knowledge and respect. The person whose father dies is not an
orphan, the real orphan is one who is empty of knowledge and
nobility.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! People try to beautify themselves through the clothes
they wear, when in actual fact the real beauty of humans is in
knowledge and respect. People consider one whose father has
passed away as an orphan. However, Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala
Wajhahul Kareem says that the real orphan is one who is empty of
knowledge and nobility. Allahu Akbar! If only we would pay
attention to and remember the words of the Lion of Allah Taala
Radiallaho Taala Anhu. May Allah Taala grant us the proper ideals
and principals, Aameen.

MOMENTARY WEALTH
PERMANENT KNOWLEDGE
The Lion of Allah Taala, Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu said,
We are happy with the decision of Allah Taala
He gave us knowledge and gave our countrymen wealth
Because the wealth will perish soon
And knowledge will remain, it will never end.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
True Scholars of the religion are never saddened when they see
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rich people leading a life of luxury and lavishness. According to
the words of Maula Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem, the
person who is granted knowledge should be pleased and happy,
as Allah Taala has granted them the thing that will remain
forever, and has protected them from the thing which will
undoubtedly perish and be gone. This knowledge will also be the
means by which benefits will be gained in this world and the
hereafter. May Allah Taala guide us to safeguard the knowledge
we have, Aameen.

A CROWN
Hazrat Sayyedina Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem said,
Knowledge is in the hearts like the sun is in the sky
Wisdom for a person is like a crown for a King
Tie your hands securely with the warmth of knowledge
Knowledge for a man is like water for a fish.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
We understand from the words of Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala
Wajhahul Kareem that just as the sun brightens the world, one with
knowledge brightens the hearts of people. The sun can only
illuminate the earth, not the hearts of people.

The people whose hearts have been made a place of knowledge by


Allah Taala, illuminate and bring back to life the dead hearts of
people around them with the light of knowledge. If, together with
knowledge, Allah Taala has blessed them with a sound mind and
understanding, they will shower people with pearls of wisdom
wherever they go. Just as a crown on the head of a King displays
his prestige, similarly, wisdom and understanding gives
knowledge dignity and majesty. May Allah Taala grant us all the
great wealth that is knowledge, wisdom and understanding,
Aameen.

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GOOD QUALITIES
Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem stated that,
Knowledge is the best friend of a believer; destruction is his
prime minister; wisdom is his proof; deeds are his leader;
calmness is his father; and patience is the commander of his army;
therefore stop yourselves from those habits that will ruin these
good qualities.

THE BEST WEALTH


Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu stated that there are seven reasons
why knowledge is better than wealth:
1. Knowledge is the legacy of the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam and
wealth is the legacy of Firaun (Pharaoh).
2. Knowledge does not diminish if used, but wealth does..
3. Wealth needs to be looked after whilst knowledge looks after
the Scholar.
4. When a person dies, his wealth remains in this world, whereas
knowledge goes with him into the grave.
5. Wealth is obtained by believers and non-believers. Knowledge
of the religion is only obtained by the believers.
6. Everyone is dependent on the Scholar for their questions and
concerns. No one is dependant in such a way on the wealthy.
7. Knowledge will give a person strength to cross the bridge on
the Day of Judgement. Wealth will be an obstacle for a person
crossing it. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu has explained the excellence of
knowledge very clearly and with easy to understand examples.
Will a person still hesitate or be lazy in obtaining knowledge?
Today we try and gain respect by using our mind, and then think
that there is no one wiser than us. Do people today not say that he
who has no wealth is nothing?

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Wealth is definitely necessary, but it is not better than
knowledge, and you have seen and read why it is not better. Who
can know more about what is better for us than the Blessed door
to the City of Knowledge, Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu?
Therefore, we should correct our minds and our mentality and try
to give knowledge more importance. May Allah Taala grant us all
knowledge that benefits us through the alms of Hazrat Ali
Radiallaho Taala Anhu, Aameen.

THIS IS CHARITY
Hazrat Hasan Basri Radiallaho Taala Anhu reports that the gaining of
knowledge, acting upon it and teaching it to others is charity. 1

KNOWLEDGE AND WEALTH


Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Knowledge and wealth hide all
faults, and ignorance and poverty expose all faults. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Our pious predecessors did not live their lives in great
luxury, they were very humble and preferred simplicity.
However, when they spoke, the words of wisdom and knowledge
that emanated from their lips would force even the wealthiest
people of the generation to pay them respect. Knowledge hides
many a fault of a person and wealth, if lawfully accumulated and
spent in good causes also hides many a fault. Therefore we should
all try to gain knowledge and wealth so that we can use them for
good purposes.

EXAMPLE OF KNOWLEDGE
Hazrat Allama Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
quotes the words of Allah Taala,

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He sent down water from the sky, then the channels flow
according to its capacity, then the flux of water carried with it the
swelling foam 1

In relation to this verse, some commentators of the Quran have


stated that water here refers to knowledge and in support of this
they have given give five reasons for this:
1. Rain comes from the heavens; knowledge also comes from the
heavens.
2. The earth is corrected through rain and people are corrected
through knowledge.
3. Just as crops and greenery will not grow without rain,
obedience and worship cannot be born without knowledge.
4. Rain is the root of thunder and lightning, knowledge is the
root of promises and threats.
5. Just as rain provides many benefits but can also cause
damage, similarly knowledge also benefits and damages. If a
person acts on the knowledge it is beneficial; if he does not act
upon it then it is damaging. 2

LIFE FOR A DEAD HEART


Hazrat Allama Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
writes that the heart is basically dead and it is knowledge that
gives life to the heart.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Excessive laughter, backbiting, telling tales, lying,
excessive eating etc causes the heart to die. To give it life, you
need knowledge. Only by knowing of the darkness of the heart
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new life. The heart is refreshed and obtains great pleasure when it
is in the gatherings of knowledge, in the company of Scholars, or
when studying a book. Therefore, if we want to give our hearts
brightness and a new life, we should feed it with knowledge. May
Allah Taala grant us all hearts that are alive, Aameen.

Hazrat Allama Ibn Hajar Asqalaani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes


that just as rain gives new life to a dead city, similarly, knowledge
of the religion grants life to a dead heart. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! A heart is like a city, the only difference is that a city is
home to people and things that will perish and die, whereas the
heart is home to the beauties and wonders of the Lord. If you
want to keep it alive, this is only possible with knowledge of the
religion. Just as rain gives new life to a dead city, knowledge of
the religion will give new life to our dead hearts. May Allah Taala
grant us hearts that are alive and constantly in remembrance of
Him, Aameen.
KNOWLEDGE AFTER PROPHETHOOD
Hazrat Alayee reports on the authority of Hazrat Ibn Ayyana
Radiallaho Taala Anhu who narrated that, After Prophethood, Allah
Taala did not create anything better than knowledge. In his
commentary of the verse, He will give you life after death", he
says that Allah Taala grants me death from ignorance and life
through knowledge. He continues on and says the verse Only
those of His bondmen who possess knowledge fear Allah... is
undoubtedly true as only those with knowledge are the
embodiment of fear of Allah Taala. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Those with knowledge and those who are illiterate and
ignorant cannot ever be the same. The reason that the majority of
people do not have fear of Allah Taala is because they lack
knowledge. If a person has knowledge, he will definitely have fear
of Allah Taala; if he has fear of Allah Taala, he will certainly gain
respect. Therefore, we should understand the above verse and

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obtain knowledge so that we can fill our hearts with the fear of
Allah Taala and become pious. We will then become deserving of
respect. May Allah Taala grant us all the desire to seek
knowledge, Aameen.

TEACHING ILLITERATE ONES IS CHARITY


It is stated in Nuzhatul Majaalis that to seek knowledge is in
itself worship, it is the same as religious discussions, rosaries
(Tasbeeh), and glorifying Allah Taala. A religious debate is like
Jihad; teaching illiterate people is like giving charity; teaching
your family alone is a means of closeness to Allah Taala.
Knowledge is a means by which lawful and unlawful things are
known.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! No one should think that there is no benefit in obtaining
knowledge, in studying books, or in spending time in the
company of the Scholars of Ahle Sunnah. O ignorant one! This is
the same as praising and glorifying Allah Taala and a religious
debate is like going out with a sword and fighting for the sake of
Allah Taala. Just as a warrior puts his life on the line and battles
the enemies of Islam to make Islam victorious, debating issues and
topics of the religion with each other is the same.

Charity is not just simply the giving of money, rather teaching


those who do not know is also a charity. To strive to teach an
individual who really wants to learn is a means to obtain closeness
to Allah Taala. Tell me now, how much benefit is there in it?
Therefore, we should teach whatever we know to each other and
gain rewards. May Allah Taala bless us all with graces and,
through the alms of His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, may He
guide us all to act upon the knowledge that we have, and guide us
all to strive to ensure that Islam is victorious, Aameen.

DEPRIVED OF BLESSINGS
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Learning and teaching is better than staying up all night and
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compassion; it is only knowledge that is the means by which one
can identify and differentiate between what is lawful and what is
unlawful; and deeds are the loyal servant of knowledge. Allah
Taala blesses the pious people with divine inspiration (Ilhaam),
whilst the evil ones are deprived of this great blessing. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Due to lack of knowledge, the distinction between
lawful and unlawful has been completely forgotten nowadays,
and the rights that have been given to our family members and
relatives by Allah Taala and His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam are not fulfilled. The result of this is that we are unable to
fulfill our rights to them and it therefore comes as no surprise that
every home is filled with fights, arguments and restlessness. We
should all obtain knowledge and close the door to all difficulties.
May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

WHICH GATHERING IS BETTER?


Rasool Allah sat amongst the Companions
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
on one occasion and said, Sitting
Ridwanullahe Taala Alaihim Ajmaeen
in a gathering of knowledge is better than praying 1000 rakats of
prayer, visiting 1000 sick people, and attending 1000 funeral
prayers. Someone asked, Is it even better than reciting the Holy
Quran? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, Will you
recite the Quran without knowledge? Teaching the Quran is also
knowledge? 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! You have seen and read the blessings of acquiring
knowledge. Is it possible, in this day and age, for someone to
perform 1000 rakats of prayer and visit 1000 sick people? The
answer to this is an obvious No. If we want to earn the same
reward as this, then we should prepare ourselves to obtain
knowledge from this day onwards, and fill our book of deeds with
rewards. May Allah Taala guide us all to obtain knowledge,
Aameen.

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WORDS OF WISDOM

HAZRAT IMAM SHAAFI


(Radiallaho Taala Anhu)
The one who learnt knowledge of the Quran has increased his
value.
The one who learnt knowledge of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) has
increased his respect.
The one who learnt knowledge of the Ahadith has made his
argument stronger.
The one who learnt knowledge of accounting, his
understanding became complete.
The one who learns about rare and wonderful things, his
disposition became softer.
The one who did not respect himself did not benefit from his
knowledge at all. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! In
a very concise yet very enlightening manner, Hazrat Imam Shaafi
Alaihir Rahmah has explained the benefits of the knowledge of the
Quran, Jurisprudence, Hadith, and Mathematics etc.
It is our misfortune that those who have knowledge of the
Quran are looked at with contempt and scorn by most people. We
are not saying that we should stay away from obtaining worldly
knowledge, rather, what we are saying is that obtain both worldly
and religious knowledge. When it comes to respect and honour,
the Scholar of religion should be extended greater courtesy than a
worldly academic, by doing so we also please the Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. We should also however pay due respect
and courtesy to the academic, as he too possesses knowledge that
is of benefit to us. May Allah Taala grant us the benefits of the
words of knowledge and wisdom that is mentioned in the above
words of Imam Shafi Alaihir Rahmah, and grant us all the guidance
to always use the knowledge to better ourselves and those around
us, Aameen.

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SIX QUALITIES OF A BELIEVER
Hazrat Allama Imam Fakhruddin Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
writes that believers obtain knowledge because of six qualities and
beauties that are present in them:
Allah Taala has ordered me to perform certain compulsory
acts and I cannot perform them without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to stay away from sins and I
cannot avoid them without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to be thankful for the blessings
that I have and I cannot be thankful without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to treat all creations fairly and I
cannot do that without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to be patient during difficulties
and I cannot do that without knowledge.
Allah Taala has ordered me to be an enemy of shaitaan and I
cannot do that without knowledge. 1

GO TO CHINA
Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, To obtain knowledge is compulsory
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
on all Muslim men (and women). Teaching knowledge to those
who are unworthy is like putting a necklace of diamonds and
pearls around the neck of a pig. 2

Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah


Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, Obtain knowledge of the religion,
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
even if you have to go to China. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! In the time when there were no aeroplanes, trains, or
motor vehicles, and travelling to China was incredibly difficult,

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Tafseer e Kabeer Vol 1 Page 278
2
Ibn Majah, Mishkat
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Kanzul Amaal Vol 1 Page 79
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Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam still commanded the believers
to obtain knowledge, even if it required going to China to do so
and not to show any laziness in it.

BE GENTLE
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Obtain knowledge, and for
knowledge learn dignity and awe, and be gentle to those who are
learning from you. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is necessary for those with knowledge to value the
great blessing that Allah Taala has granted them. If he has no
dignity and no appreciation of the gravity of knowledge, the
people that he is teaching will not benefit from him. Therefore, it
is necessary for a teacher not to lose his intellectual majesty and
make sure the student remains in awe of him. Together with this,
he should show great love and gentleness towards the students
because of their willingness to learn. The more kindness that he
shows towards them; the more eager they will be to learn. May
Allah Taala make us respectful of knowledge and guide us all to
act accordingly, Aameen.

OBTAINING KNOWLEDGE BETTER THAN PRAYER


Hazrat Abu Dhar narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When you learn one portion of
knowledge, this is better for you than praying 1000 rakats of
voluntary prayers that are accepted. 2

WHAT DEEDAT THE TIME OF DEATH?


Hazrat Allama Imam Raazi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was talking to a Companion.
At that moment, it was Asr time and Allah Taala revealed to His
Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam that the Companion that he was

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Tibraani, Kanzul Amaal Vol 1 Page 80
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Kanzul Amaal Vol 1 Page 93
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talking to only had a short time left to live. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam made the Companion aware of this revelation and
the Companion asked, Ya Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
tell me something that I can do that is most beneficial for me at
this time? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Occupy
yourself in obtaining knowledge. The Companion began
obtaining knowledge and before Maghrib he passed away. The
narrator reports that if there was anything better than knowledge,
then Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam would have told the
Companion to do that instead at that time. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Very exalted is the excellence of knowledge that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam showed his slaves that the best deed in the
sight of Allah Taala and His Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is
obtaining knowledge. The Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
preferred that his Companion should pass away whilst he was
obtaining knowledge. May Allah Taala guide us all to obtain
knowledge until our final breath, Aameen.

MOHADDITH E DEHLVIS PROCLAMATIONS


Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddith e Dehlvi Bukhari
Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that knowledge means the knowledge
that is needed by Muslims at certain times, for example:
When a person enters into the folds of Islam, it is compulsory
for him to know about Allah Taala, His qualities, and about
the Prophethood of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. He
also has to have knowledge of all those things without which
faith is not complete.
When it becomes the time for prayers, it is compulsory for him
to know the rules and conditions of prayer. When the month
of Ramadhan arrives, he must know the rules of fasting.
When he reaches the threshold for paying Zakat, it is
compulsory for him to know the rules of Zakat. If he dies

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before he reaches the threshold for paying Zakat, and did not
learn the rules, then he is not a sinner.
When he gets married it is necessary for him to know rules
about menstruation, blood loss etc. that affect women. 1

BUSINESSMEN LASHED
Hazrat Allama Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that
Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu would lash businessmen (have
them whipped/punished) to make sure that they went and
obtained knowledge. He used to say that the person who does not
know the rules of buying and selling should not be doing
business, because he may take interest unknowingly due to his
lack of knowledge.
In this way, there is knowledge and rules for all
professions and trades. Even a barber must know from which
parts of the body hair can and cannot be removed. It is necessary
to know the rules that apply to your profession; for example, it is
not necessary for a tailor to know about the rules that apply to a
barber. 2

KNOWLEDGE AND SCHOLARS


Faqih e Millat Mufti Jalaluddin Amjadi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
writes in his book Knowledge & Scholars that the excellences
that are mentioned in the Quran and Ahadith about Scholars
refers to those who actually possess knowledge, regardless of
whether they possess a certificate or not, as a certificate is nothing;
this is especially the case in this generation, as even ignorant ones
are given certificates stating that they are Scholars.
Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
writes that certificates are nothing, as those with the best
certificates are often lacking and undeserving. 3 He further writes
that to obtain a certificate is nothing, to receive education and

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Ashatul Lamaat Page 161
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Keemyaa e Saaadat Page 129
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Fatawa e Razvia Vol 10 page 231
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knowledge and be taught properly is necessary, whether it is in a
madrasa or at a Scholars home, because half knowledge is
dangerous. 1

WHAT IS MEANT BY KNOWLEDGE?


Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih writes that
commentators of the Ahadith have stated that knowledge means
knowledge of the religion, which is compulsory for believers to
obtain. Compulsory knowledge includes recognising Allah Taala,
understanding Allah Taalas Oneness, the identities of His
Prophets, how to perform prayer, as well as other aspects of the
religion, including how to perform Salah. It is compulsory on all
believers to know these things individually. To know the status of
rulings (Fatawa), and exercise of judgement (Ijtehad) is
compulsory on the community as a whole (Fardh e Kifayah), as
long as some people are aware of it, the whole community is
absolved of the responsibility. 2

To instil love for knowledge & Scholars


in our hearts

Read & Teach


Barkaat e Shariat
every day in your homes and Mosques
for 5 minutes. Insha Allah you will gain
closeness to the Quran, closeness to
Rasool Allah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam),
& closeness to knowledge & Scholars.

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Fatawa e Razvia Vol 10 page 572 (Author: Barkaat e Shariat)
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Mirqah Sharh e Mishkat Vol 1 Page 233
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Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

REPENTANCE
Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil KareemAmma Baad!

SINCERE REPENTANCE
The Supreme Lord of all the Worlds says in the Glorious Quran,



O believers! Turn towards Allah in such a way that it may
become an admonition for future. 1

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
There are many people who repent and seek forgiveness for their
sins believing that this is achieved by merely shedding a couple of
tears. Very few people, on the other hand appreciate the true
meaning of repentance (Tauba). In order to guide us to true
repentance Allah Taala states, O believers! Repent in such a way
that it guides you in the future and teaches you a lesson.
The above verse shows us that the true meaning of
repentance is that after seeking forgiveness, even the thought of
going near the sin that was committed should make us shake and
tremble. However, our condition today is that despite committing
sin upon sin, no thought of turning towards Allah Taala or
repenting enters our minds. Even if someone does indeed turn
towards Allah Taala and repents, usually he stays true to his
word for only a few days and then returns back to committing
those same sins. O Muslims! We need to understand this verse
and seek sincere repentance or let the gratification and pleasure of
a few moments ruin our hereafter.

It is states in Tafseer Roohul Bayaan in relation to those people


who do not abstain from sins even after repenting, that one sin
committed after repenting is worse than seventy sins committed
before repenting. Allahu Akbar! O Muslims! How many of us try
to stay away from sins after repenting? Remember that in this day
and age, it is not as difficult to perform good deeds, as it is to stay
away from sins. However, may we be sacrificed on the Grace and
Mercy of our Lord in that if a person repents sincerely and
genuinely, not only does He forgive their sins but He also changes
them into good deeds. We should repent with a sincere heart in
the Court of Allah Taala today and make a firm intention that we
will stay away from sins in the future. We should supplicate that
Allah Taala guides us to stay away from sins to make a sincere
repentance, Aameen.

MERCY ON ONE WHO REPENTS


Allah Taala says in the Holy Quran,


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The repentance whose acceptance has been under taken by Allah
with His own Grace is only for those who do evil ignorantly and
then again repent soon after. To wards such people Allah turns
with His Mercy; and Allah is Knowing, Wise. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! It


is the overwhelming Kindness and Benevolence of Allah Taala
that He has made it obligatory upon Himself to accept the
repentance of His slaves, even though He is not compelled to do
anything. It is also a great blessing and grace of Allah Taala on
those people who commit sins, whether they are small sins or
large sins, that He accepts their repentance and regret. Man
commits sins in ignorance, then before his death or before the
pangs of death start to remove his soul, he repents; Yet Allah
Taala turns to such people with His Mercy, accepts their
repentance and showers them with extreme Kindness and
Benevolence. May Allah Taala guide us all to make sincere
repentance before we die, Aameen.

THAT IS NOT REPENTANCE


Allah Taala says,








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And that repentance is not neither of those who continue in
doing evil until when death comes to anyone of them, he says,
'now I repent' nor for those who die as infidels. For them We have
prepared a painful torment. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


This is a warning for those people who commit sins and continue
to live their lives fearlessly, without a care, and without any
thought of repenting. They should remember that they must
repent before the onset of death, otherwise even if they repent a
thousand times during the agonies of death, this repentance will
not be accepted. The reason it is not accepted is because once the
pangs of death have started, repentance is involuntary, not
voluntary. Therefore, instead of continuing with sins, we should
hurry towards repentance, our Lord is Gracious and He will
definitely accept our repentance. May Allah Taala guide us all to
make a sincere repentance before the agonies of death approach
us, Aameen.

IT IS BETTER FOR YOU











And when Moses said to his people, "O my people, you have
done injustice to your souls by taking the Calf, turn therefore
towards your Creator then kill amongst your selves each other.
That is better for you with your Creator, so He accepted your
penitence. Surely, He is alone the most Relenting, Merciful. 2

1 Surah Nisa Verse 18 Kanzul Iman

2 Surah Baqara Verse 54 Kanzul Iman

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam said to those people who started
worshipping the calf that they had committed injustice on
themselves, and by doing so had made punishment compulsory
upon themselves. They had therefore harmed themselves; and the
reward that they were getting for being in the presence of Hazrat
Moosa Alaihis Salaam was now reduced.
After hearing the words of Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam,
they asked what they should now do. In response to their question
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam told them to make a firm intention to
repent as they had committed a grave sin. By worshipping the
calf, instead of worshipping the One who had given them life; had
shaped them all differently and given them different faces; and
was free of all faults and defects, they had committed polytheism
(shirk).
Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam then informed them that the
way for them to repent was for those of them who had not
worshipped the calf to kill those who had worshipped the calf. He
explained that they would have to obey Allah Taalas command,
and Allah Taala would accept this as repentance from them for
the serious crime that they had committed. He further explained
to them that Allah Taala accepts repentance and is very Merciful.

Let us inform you about the story of the repentance of the Bani
Israel and some issues from former Ummahs as well.
It is reported that when Allah Taala ordered Hazrat
Moosa Alaihis Salaam to kill those who had committed polytheism,
they all sat down humbly and helplessly. They were told that the
repentance of the person, who raised his hands against his killer,
looked at his killer, or kicked and screamed, would be cursed and
in vain. The transgressors were told to raise their necks so that the
person striking the sword could do so easily.
However, in front of those who were to strike the swords,
lay their own fathers, sons, brothers, friends etc and therefore they
could not bring themselves to carry out the command of Allah
Taala. Unable to carry out this task, they turned to Hazrat Moosa
Alaihis Salaam to ask what they should do.
On this Allah Taala sent a dark cloud that covered them
in total darkness so that they were not able to see each other. The
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killing lasted until the evening and when the area was filled with
bodies and blood, Hazrat Moosa Alaihis Salaam and Hazrat Haroon
Alaihis Salaam prayed to Allah Taala and pleaded with Him that
some of the Bani Israel should be spared as many had already
been killed.
Allah Taala, upon accepting the supplication of the two
great Prophets Alaihimus Salaam, removed the cloud, accepted the
repentance of the Bani Israel and they were stopped from killing
each other. By this time 70,000 people of the Bani Israel had been
killed, all of whom are classed as martyrs. Those who were not
killed were forgiven for worshipping the calf and Allah Taala
sent a revelation that both the killers and those killed would be
entered into paradise.

SOME ISSUES INVOLVING PREVIOUS UMMAHS


Killing each other is a very strict punishment, which may be
interpreted as extreme, but it was an order from Allah Taala
and therefore had to be obeyed.
It was necessary to cut off the part of the body that had
committed the sin.

They were not allowed to perform prayer (Salaah) anywhere


except in a Mosque.
They could not become pure without the use of water.
If a fasting person fell asleep after the evening meal (Iftaar), it
became unlawful (Haram) for them to eat afterwards.
Due to sins, many lawful things were made unlawful on them.
It is for this reason that Manna and Quails (Manna wa Salwa)
were stopped for them.
Zakat payable was one quarter of all wealth.
The sins that they would commit in the night would be
written on their doors in the morning.
It is reported that when the Bani Israel would stand for prayer
they would wear large woollen clothes and would tie their
hands to their necks.

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It is also reported that they would make a hole in their skull,
place an iron chain in it, tie it to a pillar and then worship.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! It


is an unimaginable grace of Allah Taala that all the above-
mentioned orders were lifted from the Ummah of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. Repentance is one of a number of divine
blessings that Allah Taala has only granted to the Ummah of
Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. There are many
stages of repentance, of which we will discuss four in greater
detail below.

FOUR STAGES OF REPENTANCE


The first stage is called Tauba, which is also the first stage of
mysticism. This has been prescribed for the wayward soul
(Nafs e Ammarah) and is for everyone. The method of this is
to make a firm intention to stay away from all sins and remain
firm on the commands and orders of Allah Taala; make up
those prayers and worships that you have missed; return the
rights to those that you owe them to; apologise to and make
happy those people whom you have upset; regret and be
sorry for your past sins; and finally make a firm, sincere
intention that you will not go near sins in the future.
The second stage of repentance is called Inaabah. This
means to turn towards the Court of Allah Taala. This is for
the self-reproaching soul (Nafs e Lawwama) and is
specifically for believers and the Friends of Allah Taala. The
method for this is to turn yourself completely towards Allah
Taala; disassociate yourself from the world and its necessities;
be serious and solemn; keep the soul away from all evils and
purify it; oppose the desires of the soul and wage war on it.
This war against the desires of the soul must be continuous as
when the soul becomes accustomed to turning to Allah Taala,
it becomes obedient to and takes on the characteristics and
qualities of the heart. Turning to Allah Taala is an attribute
and quality of the heart and that is why Allah Taala has said,
and came to Him with a pertinent heart.

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The third stage is called Rawba, meaning to incline towards
Allah Taala and this stage is specifically for the Friends of
Allah Taala (Auliya Allah). This inclination comes from a
deep desire to see the Beloved. When the soul is completely
inclined towards Allah Taala, it obtains the status of the
perfect soul. Having the quality of being inclined towards
Allah Taala is one of the qualities of one who yearns
longingly to meet the Lord. It is necessary to make it a habit to
spend much time alone even though outwardly he may attend
gatherings and meet with friends. He avoids the public at
large, wages war on his soul to break all relations with the
world and builds an attachment to the Lord.
The fourth stage is the fortune of the peaceful, contented soul
(Nafs e Mut-ma-inna). This stage is for descendants of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam, and
for the privileged Friends of Allah Taala. Allah Taala says,




O you peaceful soul. Return to your Lord well pleased with Him,
and He well pleased with you. 1

This is a state that is gifted by Allah Taala to the blessed souls of


His Prophets Alaihimus Salaam and the privileged Friends of Allah
Taala. It pulls the souls completely towards piety and fear of
Allah Taala. Their souls are always in obedience due to their love
for the Lord, which then enables these prisoners of the Lord the
chance to walk in His path. They remove all worldly love and
desires from their heavenly souls through contemplating the Lord
and obtain a permanent closeness and permanent vision of the
beloved. Subhan Allah!

THOSE WHO REPENTED



1 Surah Fajr Verses 27-28 Kanzul Iman

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But those who repented and mended (themselves) and, hold fast
by the rope of Allah and made their religion purely; for Allah, then
these are with the Muslims. And soon Allah will give a great
reward to Muslims. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Good news is given to those who repent from hypocrisy, give up
all the bad things that are found in it, and their visible and hidden
work is based on Islamic law. They must also have faith in Allah
Taala, hold firmly to His Oneness and His religion, and to be
completely sincere to Him; Allah Taala has promised these
people that he will reward them greatly.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! May we be safeguarded from sheltering any elements of
hypocrisy in us. If they are present in us, we should repent today,
correct ourselves, and Allah Taala will reward us greatly. May
Allah Taala protect us all from hypocrisy and grant us the
qualities of the pious ones, Aameen.

SEIZE THEM










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Then when the sacred months have passed, slay the associators
wherever you find them and catch them, and confine them and sit
in wait for them at every place; again if they repent and establish
prayer and give the poor-due then leave their way. Verily Allah is
Forgiving, Merciful. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


This verse of the Quran displays the Wrath of Allah Taala. We
are ordered to detain and battle those people who have associated
partners with Allah Taala (Shirk) or committed infidelity (Kufr),
and have thereby committed injustices against their souls by
leaving the path of truth. Together with the Wrath of Allah Taala,
the great Mercy of Allah Taala is also seen in this verse. The
believers are told that even though they are ordered to wage war
on the people who commit infidelity and polytheism, they should
leave clear the way of those of them who sincerely repent for their
polytheism and infidelity, establish Salaah and pay alms to the
poor (Zakat). To leave their way means not to harm them in any
way.
The command to leave alone those of them who
previously associated with Allah Taala but who have
subsequently sincerely repented is because Allah Taala, by His
Compassion and Mercy, has forgiven their previous sins and
transgressions. Having faith and repenting ensures the
forgiveness of all previous sins and wrongdoings. Allah Taala
will reward them greatly for their repentance, for obeying Allah
Taala, worshipping him, and doing good deeds.

We receive a great lesson from above verse. Allah Taala is so


Merciful and Compassionate that even after committing a vast
amount of sins, He does not only forgive the one who remembers
Him and repents, but also grants this person a place amongst His
beloved bondmen, as Allah Taala has said,

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Allah likes the constant repentance and likes cleansers. 1

BY ALLAH!
It says in the Holy Quran,
















They swear by Allah that they said it not, and no doubt,
necessarily they uttered the word of infidelity and became infidels
after accepting Islam and they had desired that which they could
not get; and what they felt bad, only this that Allah and His
Messenger has enriched them out of His grace; then if they repent,
it is good for them, and if they turn their faces then Allah will
chastise them with a severe torment in the world and the
Hereafter and on the earth they shall have neither any supporter
nor any helper. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Many important things are mentioned in this verse; firstly, the evil
character and behaviour of those hypocrites who harboured
hatred and animosity for Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam in
their hearts is detailed. They would hate Rasool Allah Sallallaho

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Surah Baqara Verse 222 Kanzul Iman
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Surah Tauba Verse 74 Kanzul Iman
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in their hearts but in the presence of Rasool Allah
Alaihi Wasallam
they would swear an oath that they were
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
sincere. These ill-fated, misguided people went as far as to plan
the murder of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. (MaazAllah)
When their evil plot was discovered and they were
confronted, they began to swear oath that they had not planned
any such thing. How could their plot remain hidden from the
Lord who does not sleep nor slumber for even a second? Allah
Taala threatens and intimidates these people by telling them that
If they repent for all these actions they will benefit, but if they
stay on this course and do not repent, they will have no friend or
helper, and therefore they should turn towards Allah Taala.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should always stay away from all these bad qualities
and evil traits, and should always remain busy in repenting. A
great Hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam says that as
long as there are people who repent to Allah Taala present in a
community, the community will be saved from the punishment of
Allah Taala. May Allah Taala guide us all to repent, Aameen.

HIS SLAVES REPENTANCE


Our Creator and Sustainer says in the Holy Quran,





Are they not aware that only Allah accepts the repentance of His
bondmen and takes the charities in His authoritative Hand
Himself, and that it is Allah Who is the Relenting. The Merciful.1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Allah Taala is reassuring those of His bondmen who repent, for it
is indeed only Him who accepts their repentances and forgives
them. When a person commits sins upon sins and continues to
lead a life of self-gratification and indulgence, there comes a time

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when he is rejected even by the world. He becomes disgraced in
all places, and then cannot see any sign of hope or optimism
around him. No one is prepared to extend a helping hand to him
or support him.
Even in this state, the Mercy of Allah Taala calls out to
him and says, O My servant, do not be dejected, to accept your
repentance is one of My great Qualities, therefore repent and give
charity and I will grant you a place amongst My beloved
bondmen. May Allah Taala grant us the ability to seek
forgiveness, may He accept our repentances, and may He include
us amongst His beloved bondmen, Aameen.

PUNISHMENT OR REPENTANCE?




And some other have been deferred to Allah's commandment.
Whether He may torment them or may accept their repentance.
And Allah is Knowing Wise. 1

The background and explanation of this verse rests in the actions


of some of the Companions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
during the Battle of Tabook. In spite of being in good health, some
of the Companions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam did not
take part in the Battle of Tabook and stayed behind in Madinah.
Upon the return of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam from the
battle did not explain the reasons for their absence. This
disheartened and disappointed Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. In response to this, Allah Taala states that he has
deferred the decision as to what will be handed down to them;
either they will be left in the state that they are in and will be
punished, or He may guide them to ask for forgiveness and grant
them blessings and that this authority is for Allah Taala alone and
no one else is allowed to interfere in it.

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! This tells us that repenting and asking for forgiveness is
also a great gift from Allah Taala. If you seek forgiveness, be
assured that Allah Taala has blessed you with graces and
blessings. It is a shame and a great disgrace for those people who
continuously commit sins, but do not attempt to do any deed that
gains the Pleasure of Allah Taala. If, Allah Taala forbid, they die
in that state, then who will save them from the Wrath and Fury of
Allah Taala? Therefore, if Allah Taala has blessed us with the
ability to repent, we should do so immediately. May Allah Taala
protect us all from a life of sin and guide us to surpass each other
in good deeds, Aameen.

GOOD&EVIL!






And there are some others who acknowledge their sins and mixed
up a good deed with another evil. It is near that Allah may accept
their repentance. No doubt Allah is Forgiving. Merciful. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


This above verse refers to the repentance of those people who
sinned, then were embarrassed and ashamed, admitted their guilt
and repented. Allah Taala says that their good deeds became
polluted with these sins, but soon He will forgive them because
the person who goes into His court and admits his guilt and sins is
never turned away empty handed. Therefore, we should admit to
all our previous sins and shed tears of shame and embarrassment
in the Court of Allah Taala, it is His promise that, No doubt
Allah is Forgiving. Merciful.

NINE QUALITIES OF A BELIEVER

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Those who repent, those who worship, those who praise, those
who fast, those who bow, those who prostrate, those who tell
good and forbid evil and those who watch the limits of Allah.
And give you glad tidings to Muslims. 1

This verse gives glad tidings to all the people mentioned in the
verse, as they are very exalted in the Court of Allah Taala.
However, those who repent are mentioned before any others,
showing the status of repentance and how beloved it is in the
Sight of Allah Taala. At this point, let us mention the four
qualities of repentance that is accepted by Allah Taala:
1. Once a person has asked for forgiveness, he stays away from
transgressors, attaches himself to pious people, and partakes
enthusiastically in gatherings of goodness.
2. He partakes in all good deeds, remains busy in the obedience
of Allah Taala, and performs all his actions sincerely and
genuinely.
3. He should not worry in the slightest about those
responsibilities that Allah Taala has taken upon Himself by
His Grace. Just as Allah Taala has said that it is His
responsibility to provide everyone with livelihood, therefore,
he should not worry about livelihood and remain busy in
obedience and worship.
4. Once he has repented, he should turn completely towards
Allah Taala, as the one who remains occupied in the
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anything else; just as Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
always used to remain grieved and sombre in the
remembrance of Allah Taala.

When the above four qualities are found in one who repents, he
should know that the Kindness of Allah Taala has accepted his
repentance. It is therefore important for the public to look at such
a person with love, not with suspicion, and plead to Allah Taala
to keep him firm and steadfast. You should also not embarrass
him by reminding him about his past sins as Allah Taala loves
those who repent and grants them a great status. May Allah Taala
bless us all with the four qualities mentioned above and guide us
all to make sincere repentance, Aameen.

OUTPOURING OF MERCY










And to the three who were left behind, so much so that the earth
being so vast became straight to them, and they became tired of
their own lives, and they believed that there is no refuge from
Allah but with Him. Then, He accepted their repentance that they
might remain repenting. Undoubtedly, it is Allah who is
Relenting, the Merciful. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! To


understand this verse, the events surrounding the revelation must
firstly be understood. The incidents surrounding its revelation are
as follows;

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When Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and his
Companions went to take part in the Battle of Tabook, the days
were extremely hot and the Companions had very few animals to
ride on; there was only one camel for every ten Companions. Food
was in an even greater shortage; one date would be shared
amongst a whole group of Companions. In these testing times,
Hazrat Kaab, Hilal bin Umayya, and Marar bin Rabiya did not
join the army and remained occupied in fulfilling their worldly
affairs. When Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam returned,
neither did they apologise, nor did they explain their absence
which disappointed and upset Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
greatly.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam ordered his
Companions to stop greeting and talking to the three who did not
partake in the battle, and to stop all relations with them. The
Companions did as they were told and boycotted the three
completely. They would not greet them nor would they reply to
their greetings. The three were forced to spend their time inside
their homes out of shame and sadness. Hazrat Kaab Radiallaho
Taala Anhu would go to the top of a mountain and would spend
his days and nights crying and begging for the Mercy of Allah
Taala. Hazrat Kaab Radiallaho Taala Anhu spent fifty days in this
state shedding tears and pleading for mercy.
Finally, after almost two months, the Mercy of Allah
Taala boiled over and the above verse was revealed to his
Beloved Communicator of Unseen News Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
He said, The three whose fate was put on hold are now convinced
that there is no one who can forgive them except Allah Taala, and
that the Lord has accepted their repentance because He is the one
who is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We learn from this verse that Allah Taala puts the person who
does not obey the commands of Allah Taala into worldly
difficulties, so that he turns his life around and returns to Allah
Taala. The condition for acceptance is that he must repent
sincerely with a true heart, and shed tears. May Allah Taala keep
us all firm and steadfast on the commands of Islam and save us
from His Wrath, Aameen.
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ALLAH TAALAS KINDNESS




Do they not observe that they are being tried every year once or
twice? Even then neither they repent nor accept admonition. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The above verse also refers to repentance and was revealed to
shed light on those hypocrites who would be embroiled in some
kind of difficulty each year that they would have to try and
overcome. Despite being surrounded by the problems and being
aware of the reasons for their problems, they would neither repent
nor learn a lesson from it. We learn from this that difficulties and
problems that arise are put in our path so that we can learn from
them and thus reform ourselves.
When a small difficulty in this world causes us so much
pain and anguish, how will we stand up to the difficulties of the
hereafter? We should therefore repent, as the Door of Repentance
is still open, and the Kindness of Allah Taala is so vast that even if
a slave sins one hundred times in a day and asks for forgiveness
each time, the Merciful, Compassionate Lord will forgive him.
After all these opportunities and chances, it is only the most
unfortunate and ill-fated people who would not repent. May
Allah Taala keep us far away from such people, and guide us to
learn from the lessons we are taught in the world so that we can
prepare the right provisions for the hereafter, Aameen.

REPENTANCE&SUCCESS

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.And repent to Allah, O Muslims all together, haply you may
get prosperity. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Which person in this day and age does not want to reach the
pinnacle of success? Everybody is looking for triumph, success
and victory, but how is all of this attainable when our entire
bodies are infected with sins? First of all, we must be regretful of
our sins and then behold and observe the favours and graces
Allah Taala bestows on us.
There are numerous reported incidents in history where a person
lives his live so deep in sins that he becomes rejected and deserted
even by people living around him; at this point they realise the
error of their ways. When they shed tears and repent in the Court
of Allah Taala, the Mercy of Allah Taala rushes forward and
embraces them.
Thinking they were pearls, the Mercy picked them up
The tears of modesty and shame that fell

The value of the tears that fall out of shame and repentance are
worth far more than diamonds and pearls in the Court of Allah
Taala, and this is why Allah Taala urges all His bondmen to
repent time and time again, Turn away from sins before the
Punishment of Allah Taala is sent upon you; once the punishment
arrives, no one will be able to save you. May Allah Taala grant us
all a place under His Shade of Mercy, Aameen.

VICESVIRTUES




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But he who repents and believes and does good deeds, then Allah
will change the vices of such persons with virtues. And Allah is
Forgiving, Merciful. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Subhan Allah! How Merciful is our Lord that if a person commits
sins but then expresses his shame by shedding sincere tears in His
Court, not only does the Merciful One forgive the sins, He also
turns them into rewards, filling the individuals book of deeds
with brightness.
Look at the courts and the justice systems of the world
today. When a defendant is brought before a court of justice and is
found guilty as charged, if he begins to cry and apologises and
promises never to do the same crime again, people would call him
stupid and say to him that, You should have understood the
consequence before you committed the crime; there is nothing that
can be done now, you have to serve your punishment.
May I be sacrificed on the Mercy and Kindness of Allah
Taala that even if an offender has committed thousands of crimes,
if he repents sincerely in His court, all the sins are wiped clean.
Subhan Allah! We should therefore, continuously repent for the
sins that we have committed and supplicate that Allah Taala
guides us to live in His obedience, forgive the sins that we have
committed, and may He grant us the ability and guidance to
repent before we die, Aameen.

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MEANING OF REPENTANCE (TAUBA)

Hujjatul Islam Hazrat Imam Ghazali Alaihir Rahmah states that


repentance is the name of three things:
1. Knowledge.
2. Circumstances.
3. Actions.

The first is the cause for the second and the second is the cause for
the third. The relationship and order between the three is due to
the system that is decreed by Allah Taala in that the body and the
soul are kept together and the details of the three are as follows:

Knowledge refers to when a person realises that the punishment


and damage for sins is very severe. This is because many veils are
created between the slave and the Lord as a result of the sins that
have been committed. When the slave realises that committing
sins leads to all the veils being created and his separation from the
Lord, his heart will be very saddened. Furthermore, when he
realises the circumstances and actions that have led to this
separation, he will become ashamed about what he has done and
this conscience and shame that is felt is called obedience.

When the heart is overwhelmed by this shame and grief it will


begin to change. This changing (in the way the heart feels) is
called making a firm intention, and this firm intention is related to
all three tenses (of time), namely:
Present: to believe with his heart that he will not commit the
same sin again.
Future: to firmly believe that it was the very same sin that
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dejected and lost, and that he will make sure that he never
goes near that sin in the future.
Past: If something was in danger of dying or being destroyed
in the past, the way to compensate for it is to become
proficient in terms of knowledge. In other words, his faith and
belief should become so strong and firm that there is no
chance of doubt or suspicion.
After this, the light of faith takes over the heart and as a result of
which, the fire of regret and repentance begins to burn in the heart
causing it distress. The light of faith enables the mystic to know
that he has become a beloved of the Lord.

Repentance means to turn towards Allah Taala and is the


beginning of the path to spirituality and mysticism. It is also the
means by which a persons worth and value is raised. This is the
first step that mystics take as repentance is the first stage of victory
and firmness for those who have been disobedient. For obedient
ones, it is a means to become one of the favoured ones. For the
Prophets Alaihimus Salaam, especially our Father Hazrat Adam
Alaihis Salaam, it was the favoured path to Mercy.

Mankind committing a vast amount of sins is not a far-fetched


supposition as they are human, and it is possible for humans to
make mistakes. Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam, on the basis of
Wisdom from Allah Taala, committed an oversight, and
immediately turned to Allah Taala. The children of Adam Alaihis
Salaam are in greater need of turning to Allah Taala. Irrespective of
the wisdom inherent in the error committed by Hazrat Adam
Alaihis Salaam, he not only expressed deep sorrow and sadness but
wept for a long time. This tells us that those of us who commit
sins, and claim to be from the children of Hazrat Adam Alaihis
Salaam, but do not knock on the door of repentance, are undutiful
and good for nothing.

Point: Living in purity without sin is a quality of the Angels; being


covered just in sins is a trait of Satan. Moving from sins towards
goodness and purity is the quality of humans, which is why
mankind has been given the ability to do both. One who only does
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called Satan. The ones who make amends for sins by turning to
Allah Taala are called humans.
To live in purity and goodness all the time and become
associated with Angels is impossible, which is why we did not
mention that. Mankinds nature contains goodness and evil, and
separating evil from goodness is possible in two ways: (1)
Through regret (repentance) and (2) The fire of Hell. When the
wickedness of Satan pollutes the beauty of humans, it can be
separated in two ways. Repent or you will have to go to Hell!
Now mankind has to decide which of the two fires (fire of
repentance, fire of Hell) he has the capacity to withstand. It is
apparent that he should choose repentance as that is easier, but
repentance is only possible before the onset of death. After dying
it is either Paradise or Hell. 1

Envoy of Islam, Hazrat Allama Sayyed Saaadat Ali Qadri says,


Repentance means to turn towards Allah Taala; to return to
Allah Taala; to be embarrassed by the life of disobedience,
treachery, sin and evil; to express sorrow and regret; and to
promise to stay away from sins in the future. Allah Taala is the
Acceptor of repentance and loves for His slaves to seek repentance




And repent to Allah, O Muslims all together, haply you may get
prosperity. 2



Allah loves the constant repentance 3

Repentance is not just for sinners; rather it is for all believers. It is


for the masses, the elite, the Friends of Allah Taala and the
Prophets Alaihimus Salaam. Each one will receive the benefits of

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repentance based on their status. When we repent our sins are
forgiven; when the pious repent they receive closeness to the Lord
and when the Prophets Alaihimus Salaam repent the sins of their
followers are forgiven. In any case, Allah Taala likes repentance,
and rewards the one that repents based on his rank.
Even the Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam who is
sinless and the one through whom all our repentances are
accepted, even that of Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam, is told, and
keep on repenting. Based on the rank and status of the Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, this order was given to him
because the Lord loved the repentance of His Beloved Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam.
Additionally, the repentance of the Master Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, will be the means by which the slaves of the Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam will be forgiven. Furthermore, the
repenting of each slave will become a blessed Sunnah of the
Beloved Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The sinless Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam did not just obey this command of his Lord but obeyed it
meticulously and regularly just as it is narrated by Hazrat Abu
Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu, that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam said, I seek forgiveness and repent in the Court of Allah
Taala more than one hundred times every day. 1

The commentator of Sahih Muslim, Hazrat Allama Gulam Rasool


Saeedi Alaihir Rahmah narrates from Hazrat Mulla Ali Qari
Alaihimur Rahmah that repentance means to go from sin to
obedience, from laziness to remembrance, and from absenteeism
to being present. Allah Taala repenting means that He covers
the sins of His slaves in the world so that no one else knows about
them and that the slave is not punished for them in the hereafter.

Allama Taibee stated that in Islamic law repentance means to


realise that sins are evil, to stop committing them straight away, to
regret the errors that were made, to make a firm intention not
commit those sins in the future and to make amends and
recompense for the sins that have been committed.

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Allama Noowi stated that if the sin committed relates to the right
of a person, then it is a condition for the acceptance of the
repentance, that the transgressor returns back whatever is owed to
its rightful owner or have it forgiven by him.

Allama Ibn Hajar Asqalaani Alaihir Rahmah stated that if the sin
committed relates to the rights of Allah Taala, then instead of
performing voluntary (Nafl) and communal (Fardh e Kafaaya)
acts of worships, the transgressor should remain immersed in
performing the compulsory worships that were missed. The
reason for this is that by performing voluntary prayers a person
cannot escape from his disobedience of missing the compulsory
worships (prayers and fasts etc), he must therefore make up those
compulsory acts of worship before reaping the rewards of
performing the voluntary acts.

CONDITIONS FOR REPENTANCE


BEING ACCEPTED

There are certain conditions that must be met for repentance to be


accepted, namely:
The rising of the sun from the east - until the time that the sun
rises in the west, the door of repentance will remain open, as
is narrated by Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who
repents before the sun rises in the west, his repentance will be
accepted by Allah Taala. 1
Hazrat Allama Noowi Alaihir Rahmah writes that the sun rising
in the west is the watershed for the acceptance of repentance
and that it is established by authentic Ahadith that the door of
repentance is open and repentance will be accepted until that
door closes. When the sun rises from the west this door will
close and whosoever has not repented before this will not
have their repentance accepted.

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Before the pangs of death start - because once they start
repentance will not be accepted (and neither can a will made
at this time be implemented). 1

EXCELLENCE OF REPENTANCE
IN LIGHT OF AHADITH

COMPASSIONATE ON THE SLAVES


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrated that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Allah Taala states that I am as
My servant imagines Me, and I am with him wherever he
remembers Me. By Allah! He is more pleased when His servant
repents than any of you would be if you lost your ride in the
jungle and then found it. The person who moves one hand span
towards Me, I move one arms length towards him. The person
who moves one arms length towards Me, I move four arms
lengths towards him. The person who comes walking towards Me,
I go running to Him. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We see and understand from the above Hadith that
Allah Taala loves to forgive His bondmen. It is the great Mercy
and Kindness of the Lord that sometimes He mentions closeness
to Him, whilst at other times He mentions happiness, in the hope
that the bondmen will take heed and repent. We should therefore
repent quickly and obtain closeness to Him and attempt to earn
His Pleasure. If He is pleased with us, He will shower us with
untold mercies and graces. May Allah Taala have mercy on us all
and guide us all towards sincere repentance, Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrated that Rasool


Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When any one of you repents,

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it pleases Allah Taala more than the pleasure you feel when you
find a lost ride. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! A person becomes restless, uneasy and experiences
great difficulties when he loses something. In the very same
manner, when a person goes against the command of Allah Taala
and becomes closer to shaitaan, Allah Taala is extremely
disappointed with him. However, when that person realises that
he has done wrong and repents, Allah Taala is as pleased with
him as we feel when we find something that was lost. Let us
repent sincerely and make a firm intention not to sin in the future.
May Allah Taala grant us all a sincere repentance, Aameen.

A BELIEVERS REPENTANCE
Hazrat Harith bin Sowaid states on one occasion when Hazrat
Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhuma was ill, I went to
see him he told me two Ahadith, one from himself and one from
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.
He said that he heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
say that, Allah Taala is more pleased on the repentance of His
bondman than a person who travelling through a dangerous
jungle with his ride on which his food and drink is goes to sleep,
and who upon awakening discovers that his ride has gone; then
he searches for his ride until he feels very thirsty and thinks to
himself that he will go back to the place where he lost the ride and
go back to sleep and eventually die; he places his head on the
ground in anticipation of death, but awakes after a short while to
find his ride there beside him, with all his food, drink, and
belongings on it. When a person repents to Allah Taala, He is
happier than this person who has found his ride after thinking
that it was lost. 2

Hazrat Abu Ayyub Ansari Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrated that


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If you did not have any

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sins that needed forgiving, Allah Taala would create such an
Ummah that would have sins that needed forgiveness. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Humans should not think of themselves as sinless, but
should realise that we are creatures of sin. If we could not sin, on
whom would Allah Taala shower His Kindness and Forgiveness?
Therefore, we should immediately repent for the sins that we have
knowingly and unknowingly committed, and Allah Taala will
forgive us through the alms of His pious bondmen.

Allah Taala says,





Undoubtedly, Allah forgives all sins, verily He is the Forgiving,
the Merciful. 2

This is the very verse that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
cherished without bounds and in respect of which he remarked as
follows, Even if someone were to offer to give me the world and
all its treasures in exchange for this verse; I would not exchange
it.

The events surrounding the revelation of this verse are narrated


by Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma, who reports that
some polytheists (Mushriks) came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and said they had murdered many innocent people, and
had committed adultery many times. These people then said to
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, We like the things that you
say and the invitation that you give very much, but we have
committed so many sins that we see no chance of hope or
forgiveness. Is there any compensation that we can pay for our
sins?
In other words, what they were saying was that If there is
a chance for our sins to be forgiven, then we will accept Islam. If
we accept Islam and still have to pay for our sins by going into the

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fire of Hell, then why should we leave the religion of our
forefathers? The above verse was revealed at that time, and until
the Day of Judgement, all those who are mired in sins and
committing injustices to their souls are given the glad tidings of
forgiveness. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! When polytheists are given the glad tidings of
forgiveness after they accept Islam, then we, as slaves of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, are indeed more entitled to those
glad tidings. Irrespective of how many sins we may have
committed, we should not become disheartened or discouraged,
because to be disheartened about the Mercy of Allah Taala is also
infidelity, and being disheartened and dejected is not the way of
believers.

Hazrat Yaqub Alaihis Salaam told his sons the same thing when he
urged them to track down and find Hazrat Yusuf Alaihis Salaam. He
said to them,


and despair not of Allah's Mercy. 2

He said it does not suit you to despair at the Mercy of Allah


Taala; you are believers and the son of a Prophet,



No doubt, none despair of the mercy of Allah but a people
disbelieving. 3

A believers job is to continue repenting, and those who repent


have the glad tidings narrated by Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood
Radiallaho Taala Anhu that are given by Sayyedina Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, who said that, The person who repents

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for his sins become so pure and clean, it is as though he never
sinned. 1
This is why Islamic law states that it is not permissible to
taunt the person who has publicly repented for his sins. In other
words, it is not allowed to call an alcoholic or a thief by such a
name once he has repented.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We can see how Merciful the Lord is, how He forgives
the sins of His slaves when they repent, and how He covers them
with the blanket of forgiveness. Let us repent sincerely with a true
heart and make a firm intention that we will not commit sins in
the future. May Allah Taala guide us all to stay away from sins,
Aameen.

A BLACK DOT ON THE HEART


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrated that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When a believer commits a sin,
a black dot appears on his heart. When he repents, his heart is
cleaned. If he continuously commits sins, the dot gets bigger and
bigger and this is the rust Allah Taala mentions when He says
that there is rust on their hearts because of their sins. 2

Just as rust eats away at metal, makes it useless and takes away all
its firmness and strength, similarly, sins take away the strength of
a believers heart. He then begins to spend his life shamelessly,
senselessly and disgracefully. May Allah Taala protect us, but if a
person even in this state does not become disheartened, and
receives divine guidance to repent he indeed is very fortunate, as
the Lord is extremely forgiving. It is not difficult for Him to
remove the darkness of sins in the heart and replace it with light.
Allah Taala has said,


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But he who repents and believes and does good deeds, then Allah
will change the vices of such persons with virtues. And Allah is
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


People do everything in order to obtain peace and contentment.
Sins destroy the heart because when a person commits a sin, a
black dot is placed on the heart, which cannot be removed by any
doctor or surgeon in the world. Only repenting can cure and
remove this dot, because when a person repents and seeks
forgiveness Allah Taala replaces this black dot with light. In
actual fact, sincere repentance ensures that Allah Taala replaces
the sins with rewards. May Allah Taala glance at us with Mercy,
change our sins into rewards and guide us to stay away from all
sins, Aameen.

IN THE COURT OF ALLAH TAALA


Hazrat Abu Dhar Ghaffari Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrated that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, A person will be
brought before Allah Taala on the Day of Judgement. It will be
said, Bring his small sins, therefore his small sins will be placed
before him. His large sins will remain hidden. He will be asked
Did you do all these things? He will admit to all of them and will
not deny any of them and will start to panic about his large sins.
The order will be given Give him reward for all these
sins! He will say, I have many more sins that I do not see here (so
that they can also be changed to rewards). The narrator reports
that at this point, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam smiled
broadly and his blessed teeth were visible. It is in the explanation
of this Hadith that on the Day of Judgement, the sins of those who
repent will be changed to rewards just like this.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


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Kindness when a person admits to his sins; the Mercy of Allah
Taala will not be able to tolerate the fact that just the persons sins
should be forgiven. Rather, Allah Taala, according to His Status,
will show Benevolence and will change the sins into rewards. The
slave will be ecstatic at the Mercy of Allah Taala and will request
to have his large sins presented as well (in the hope that these too
are converted into rewards). It is on this joy and real hope that the
bondman has that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam smiled.
Why would he not smile? After all the Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams happiness lies in the fact that his slaves are forgiven.
Subhan Allah!
May Allah Taala, through the alms of the Mercy to the Worlds
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, replace all our sins with rewards and grant
us the glad tidings of forgiveness, Aameen.

WHAT IS SINCERE REPENTANCE?


Hazrat Abu Dhar Ghaffari Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked Hazrat Ubai
Radiallaho Taala Anhu, What is sincere repentance? He replied, I
asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam the same question and
he said Committing a sin, then regretting it, repenting to Allah
Taala, and not committing that same sin again. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should ponder on our repentances and see if they
are indeed sincere. To ensure that they are, not only do we have to
avoid those same sins, rather we must also avoid even thinking
about them or going near them in the future. This will ensure that
we are obeying the commands of our Lord correctly.

Hazrat Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih stated that a sincere


repentance is that a person regrets his previous sins and makes a
firm pledge not to return to them in the future.

Hazrat Jali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih says that sincere repentance is


when a person repents with his tongue, regrets in his heart, and
protects his body from sins in the future. O my Lord, grant us a
sincere repentance, a true repentance, and a firm repentance,

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through the alms of Your Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Aameen.

THREE THINGS
Hazrat Imam Noowi Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that the
following three things must be found in a person to ensure a
sincere repentance:
1. The person gives up the sin.
2. The person is ashamed and regrets the sin that were
committed.
3. The person makes a firm intention that he will not sin in the
future.

May Allah Taala guide us to keep all three things always present
in our lives, Aameen.

SIX CONDITIONS OF REPENTANCE


Hazrat Sayyedina Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem heard a
Bedouin say, O Allah, I seek repentance and forgiveness from
you. Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem said, Asking
for forgiveness like that with the tongue is the way of liars. The
Bedouin asked, How do I make true repentance? Hazrat Ali
Radiallaho Taala Anhu replied, There are six conditions for a true
repentance:
1. Regretting previous sins.
2. Making up the compulsory worships that have been missed.
3. Making a firm intention that the same sin will not be repeated.
4. Rejecting injustice and returning any items that were stolen.
5. Rights of people must be corrected, meaning to make the
wronged person happy.
6. Putting the soul on the path of obedience to Allah Taala and
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it is being punished for the mistake. Make the soul taste the
beauty of obedience, just as it enjoyed the sins. 1

We should keep the above-mentioned six things in mind when


repenting and Insha Allah, the Lord will certainly forgive us with
His Mercy and Grace. May Allah Taala guide us all to make a
sincere repentance, Aameen.

REGRETTING SINS
Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
when a person repents to Allah Taala and regrets his sins
sincerely, all his sins are forgiven before the feeling of regret has
subsided. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is necessary to feel remorse and regret whilst
repenting. In fact, to repent means to regret. We should all
therefore, regret the mistakes that we have made and Insha Allah
the Lord will show us Mercy. Furthermore as narrated above even
before the feeling of remorse ends Allah Taala forgives the sins of
those who are regretful for their sins. May Allah Taala, through
His grace and the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
guide us all to make a sincere repentance, Aameen.

SINS&PARADISE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, A sinner will earn
Paradise because of his sins. He was asked, How is that
possible? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, When he
regrets those sins, not only does Allah Taala forgives those sins,
but Allah Taala orders him to enter Paradise. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! How great is the Kindness and Mercy of the Lord that
He grants Paradise to the sinners as well, merely by sincerely
repenting for their sins? When the Lord is willing to be this

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Merciful and Kind, the slaves should surely sincerely repent and
obtain Paradise. It is true that
I am full of Grace but there is no beggar
Who can we show the path to? There is no traveller on this road
May Allah Taala guide us all towards repentance, Aameen.

WAITING FOR DEATH


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said that, Allah Taala is
more pleased on the repentance of His servant than a person
travelling in a dangerous jungle with his ride on which is his food
and drink, who goes to sleep, and when he wakes up, his ride is
gone. He searches for his ride until he feels very thirsty. Feeling
completely helpless and desperate, he thinks to himself that he
will go back to the place where he lost the ride and go to sleep,
and eventually die. He places his head on the ground in
anticipation of death, but he wakes up after a short while. When
he wakes up, his ride is right there beside him, with all his food,
drink, and belongings on it. When a person repents to Allah
Taala, He is happier than this person who has found his ride after
thinking that it was lost. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees! If


a slave sins and disobeys Allah Taala despite Allah Taala having
looked after and fulfilled his lawful needs, this is undoubtedly
going to disappoint Allah Taala. However, the slave should
realise that he has been at fault; turn away from his sins and
repent to Allah Taala. In turn Allah Taala will be more pleased
with that person than someone would be who finds something
that was thought to be lost.

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said that the Divine Hand
of Mercy of Allah Taala remains stretched out until the morning
for those who sin during the night; and remains stretched out
until night time for those who sin during the day. This will
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Repentance will close. (This means Allah Taala will accept the
repentances of His slaves until the Day of Judgement.) 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Allah Taala tries to draw his servants attention
towards repentance in many different ways. Allah Taala desires
that the slaves should be forgiven by any means possible;
therefore we should knock on the Door of Repentance before
death and obtain forgiveness for our sins to save ourselves from
embarrassment and disgrace on the Day of Judgement. May Allah
Taala guide us all to repent, Aameen.

MULTITUDE OF SINS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If you have committed
a multitude of sins equivalent to the heavens, then feel shame and
remorse and repent to Allah Taala, He will forgive your sins. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! In spite of the fact that a person may have
committed countless sins, if he repents sincerely, Allah Taala will
forgive him through His Grace and Kindness. Let us repent
sincerely and pray that Allah Taala accepts our repentance,
Aameen.

Hazrat Saeed bin Musayyab Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the
verse then no doubt. He is Forgiving to those who repent was
revealed in relation to the person who would sin, then repent, sin
again, and repent again. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! To sin is in the nature of man and to repent is also in his
nature. Therefore (May Allah Taala protect us), whenever we
commit a sin, we should repent sincerely in the Court of Allah
Taala. Insha Allah, the Lord will forgive us with His Kindness.
May Allah Taala forgive us all, Aameen.

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REPENTANCE OF AN ETHIOPIAN
An Ethiopian came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and
said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I commit sins, will
my repentance be accepted? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
replied, Yes.
The man went away, returned a short time later and
asked, When I commit sins, does Allah Taala see me? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, Yes. As soon as he heard
that, the Ethiopian let out a loud scream and his soul left his body.
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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Our Lord and Cherisher sees both our apparent and hidden words
and deeds and is also aware of the secrets in our hearts. If this
thought becomes established in our hearts, we would be saved
from numerous sins.

IBLEES GIVEN TIME


It is reported that when Allah Taala rejected Iblees (Satan), he
asked for some time until the Day of Judgement. Allah Taala gave
him time and Satan said, I swear by Your Dignity and Majesty
that as long as mankind is present, I will incite them to sin. Allah
Taala said, I swear by My Dignity and Majesty, I will cover them
with the covering of repentance until their final breath. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! What Grace and Kindness it is of the
Merciful Lord that he does not want to see His slaves shamed and
disgraced. This is why he told Satan that, I will cover them with
the covering of repentance until their final breath,- meaning that
He will continue to forgive sins so that, on the Day of Judgement,
Satan is disgraced and the slaves are given respect. May Allah
Taala make us all punctual in seeking repentance, Aameen.

4000 YEARS BEFORE

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Hazrat Sayyedina Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem narrated
that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, 4000 years before
mankind was created, it was written on all four sides of the
Throne, I will forgive all those who repent, have faith, and do
good deeds. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! Will we still not repent? Return to the
Lord and repent sincerely, the Forgiving Lord will definitely
shower us with Kindness and Mercy and forgive our sins, Insha
Allah. May Allah Taala accept our repentance, Aameen.
TEARS FROM THE EYES
Hazrat Ibn Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu was asked by a person, I
commit sins but then feel very shameful and remorseful. Is there
forgiveness for me? Hazrat Ibn Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu
looked away from the person and when he looked at him again he
saw that the person had tears in his eyes. Hazrat Ibn Masood
Radiallaho Taala Anhu replied, There are eight Doors of Paradise
that open and close, except for the Door of Repentance which
never closes. Keep doing good deeds and do not despair at the
Mercy of Allah Taala. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The Supreme Merciful Lord has kept the Door of
Repentance permanently open. However, none of us know when
the Angel of Death will come to us, therefore we should repent
immediately so that Allah Taala makes us deserving of Paradise.

A PIECE OF THE EARTH


Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrated that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When a person repents, Allah
Taala accepts the persons repentance. The Angels are ordered to
forget the sin that he committed; the various parts of his body
forget the sin; the piece of earth where the sin was committed and
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forgets the sin; when the person comes on the Day of Judgement,
there will be no one to give evidence against him. 1

REPENTANCE NOT ACCEPTED


Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that many
people will come on the Day of Judgement thinking that they have
been forgiven but their repentance will not have been accepted
because they will not have strengthened the door of repentance
with shame and regret, will not have made a firm intention to stay
away from sins after repenting, will not have stopped abusing
others with their strength after repenting, and will have justified
committing small sins and not asked for forgiveness for them. It
was easy for them to delude themselves to think that Allah Taala
would be pleased with them but forgetting your own sins is very
dangerous. It is necessary for everyone to keep checking their soul
and to not forget their sins.
O wrongdoer who is counting his sins,
Do not forget your sins, keep remembering them
Turn to Allah Taala before you die
Stop committing sins and admit your mistakes 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We should never forget our sins as our entire bodies are drowned
in them. In fact, we should remember our sins all the time and
keep repenting, weeping and begging for mercy, in the hope and
belief that Allah Taala will like our repentance, forgive us and
bless us. A sensible person is one who is shameful of his sins, and
weeps and cries when he remembers them. May Allah Taala
guide us all to remember our sins and be sad and regret them
greatly, Aameen.

HAZRAT UMAR CRIED


Radiallaho Taala Anhu

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Faqih Abul Laith Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih reports that on one
occasion Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu came crying to
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, who asked, O Umar! Why
are you crying? Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhu replied, The
weeping and crying of a young man outside has torn me up.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam requested that the young man
should be brought in.
The young man was brought before Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, who asked him, Young man, why are you crying?
He replied, O Master Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I am crying at the
excessiveness of my sins and the displeasure to Allah Taala that I
have caused. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Have
you committed polytheism? He answered, No. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Have you killed someone unjustly?
There was no reply and so Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
asked him again. He answered that he had not. Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Even if your sins are equivalent (in
weight) to that of the seven earths, the seven skies and mountains,
Allah Taala will forgive you.
The young man said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, my sin is even grater than that. The Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Is your sin greater or is the Throne
of Allah Taala greater? He replied, My sin is greater. The Holy
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam asked, Is your sin greater or is
Allah Taala greater? He replied, Allah Taala is the Greatest.
Our Beloved Master Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Only the Great
Lord forgives great sins.
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam then asked the young
man to tell him about the sin that he had committed. He said, Yaa
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, I am ashamed to mention it in
front of you. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Do not
worry, tell me. He said, Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
for seven years I have been stealing burial shrouds. A young
Ansari girl died and I went to steal her burial shroud. I dug up her
grave, stole her shroud and began to leave. Suddenly Satan
overcame me and I turned back and performed an indecency with
the dead girls body. After moving away a few feet, having
committed the indecency, the girl stood up and said, O young

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man, may Allah Taala destroy you; did you not fear the Lord who
ensures that each weak person is given their right by tyrants? You
have made me different to the other dead people and have made
me unclean in the Court of Allah Taala.
I left the graveyard crying and repenting to Allah Taala
and spent forty days in that state. After forty days, I looked up to
the heavens and said O Lord of Muhammad and Ibrahim
(Alaihimus Salaam), if you have forgiven my sin then notify Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, otherwise send down flames from
the sky and burn me, but save me from the fire of Hell.
At that very moment, Hazrat Jibreel Alaihis Salaam came
and said, Your Lord sends you greetings and asks if you have
created all the creations? Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
No I did not, my Lord created me and all things. Hazrat Jibreel
Alaihis Salaam said, Allah Taala states that He has forgiven the sins
of the young man. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam called the
young man and gave him the good news of his repentance being
accepted. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Subhan Allah! How Merciful is Our Lord! Let us repent in His
Court right now and please Him, because if He is pleased, then
what will we lack? Undoubtedly, Allah Taala likes the repentance
of His bondman. May He guide us all to repent, Aameen.

REFLECTION
It is reported that a young man obeyed Allah Taala and
worshipped Him for twenty years, then for the next twenty years
he committed sins. One day, he saw his reflection and saw the
signs of old age in his beard. He became very saddened and
pleaded in the Court of Allah Taala, O my Lord, I worshipped
you for twenty years and then spent twenty years sinning, and if I
return to You, will You accept me?
He heard a voice from the unseen that said. You loved
Me and in return I made you My beloved; you left Me so in return

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I left you; you committed sins for which I gave you some time and
now if you return to Me, I will bless you with acceptance. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


You can see from the above incident how Allah Taala forgives His
bondmen. We should repent and beg Him for forgiveness even if
we have a multitude of sins; He is the Forgiving, The Merciful One
and will definitely forgive us. May Allah Taala grant us all the
blessings of forgiveness through the alms of His Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.

EIGHT DOORS OF PARADISE


A person came to Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala
Anhu and said, I have committed a sin. Hazrat Abdullah bin
Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, It is compulsory for you to
repent. As soon as he had said that, he turned his face away from
the person. When Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala
Anhu looked at him a few moments later, the person had tears
coming out of his eyes. Upon seeing this, Hazrat Abdullah bin
Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, There are eight Doors of
Paradise out of which only the Door of Repentance is open
constantly. There is an Angel appointed at the Door of Repentance
and that door will not be closed until the Day of Judgement. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Allah Taala knows that man is weak and he has a soul, which
orders him to do evil. Due to this weakness, man obeys the
commands of his soul and his desires and commits sins. When he
realises his mistake, he repents and Allah Taala, through His
Mercy, forgives him. Therefore you should never be despondent
or feel helpless. The most important thing is to stay away from
sins, but if you disobey Allah Taala by mistake, repent
immediately and become obedient. Insha Allah, He will forgive

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the sins that you have committed. May Allah Taala guide us all to
repent, Aameen.

Some people have stated that Satan was rejected and cursed
because he did not think repenting was compulsory and nor did
he admit to his fault. Rather, he displayed arrogance and became a
disbeliever. However, Hazrat Adam Alaihis Salaam was granted the
good fortune that he admitted his mistake, repented to Allah
Taala, regretted it and did not become disheartened. He was so
successful in his aim that Allah Taala announced the acceptance
of his repentance. 1

Hazrat Imam Ghazali Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that to repent


immediately is compulsory as Allah Taala states that those who
rush to commit sins, but then rush to repent, have their sins wiped
away. Just as impurities are cleaned before they have a chance to
dry, repenting immediately washes the impurities of sins away. It
is a statement of Allah Taala that Undoubtedly good deeds wipe
away sins. The darkness of sins cannot withstand the light of
good deeds; sins are darkness, its light is good deeds and that
good deed is repentance. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


An abundance of good deeds will ensure that Allah Taala
forgives us Insha Allah. May Allah Taala guide us to gather an
abundance of good deeds, Aameen.

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said, Allah Taala does
not like any voice more than the voice of repentance. When it calls
Him, He says, I am present, ask for whatever you want. Your
status in My court is the same as that of certain Angels of Mine. I
am on your left, on your right, above you, and closer to you than
your own heartbeat. O Angels, be witnesses that I have forgiven
him. 3

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
How merciful is our Merciful Lord? Let us repent sincerely and
turn to our Creator and Master. He will undoubtedly forgive us.
May Allah Taala look at us all with Mercy and Forgiveness,
Aameen.

Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful


Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam

EXCELLENCE OF THE MOSQUE


IMPORTANCE OF THE MOSQUE
IN LIGHT OF THE QURAN

Nahmaduhu Wanusalli Alaa Rasoolihil KareemAmma Baad!

Prayer (Salaah) is one of the most important acts of worship there


is. Previous Nations (Ummahs) were only allowed to perform this
worship in a specific place; they were not allowed to offer it
anywhere else. However, the Ummah of Sayyedina Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has been granted many distinctions above
the other Nations and amongst them is that Allah Taala has made
the entire earth a Mosque; thus, we are able to perform Salaam
wherever we may be.

Islam is a religion of nature and human nature desires society and


people around it. It is for this reason that Islam has always placed
congregations at the forefront. Islam praises mutual relations and
living together in a community, and has expressed a dislike for
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separation and living alone. This is the reason why the Mosque
was ordained for prayers where Muslims would gather five times
a day, and not only present themselves in the Court of Allah
Taala and worship Him together in union, but also become aware
of each others happiness and sadness, and find joint solutions to
problems and issues. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has
made quite clear the excellences and benefits of the Mosque in his
blessed Ahadith.

THE GREATEST CRUELTY


Allah Taala states,









Who is more unjust than he who prevents in the mosques of
Allah being mentioned the name of Allah, and strives to ruin
them, it was not proper for them to enter the mosques but with
fear. For them, there is disgrace in the world and for them, there is
great torment in the hereafter. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The people who abandon the Mosques are called unjust and cruel
in this verse. This verse was actually revealed in relation to those
Christians who had desecrated Masjid e Aqsa, burnt the Torah,
and sacrificed unclean animals in there. Allah Taala expresses his
Wrath and Fury and says Can there be a greater tyrant than the
one who disrespects the House of Allah Taala like this?

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There is also a severe warning in this verse for those not only do
not go to the Mosque themselves, but also prevent others from
going to the Mosque. This is why Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam has said, When you see that the doors of the pubs and
clubs are open and the doors of the Mosques are closed, know that
the Day of Judgement is near.
We should therefore never stop anyone from performing
prayers, reciting Quran, or organising any religious gathering in
the Mosque. May Allah Taala guide us all to respect and honour
the Mosques, Aameen.

TESTIMONY TO FAITH






And do not touch the women when you remain in the mosques,
for devotion. These are the limits of Allah, do not approach them.
Allah thus describes His Signs to the people, so that they may
become pious. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The above verse addresses those people who sit in the Mosque
with the intention of secluding themselves for worship (Itikaaf).
They are commanded by Allah Taala not to have conjugal
relations with their wives, nor commit any other acts of lust or
lechery whilst in the state of Itikaaf. We ascertain from this; that
those worshipping in seclusion in the Mosque are blessed with
closeness to Allah Taala. This is why men are forbidden from
secluding themselves (Itikaaf) in their homes because just by
merely sitting quietly in the Mosque, Allah Taala rewards the
individual. In fact, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said

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that, If you see a person regularly attend the Mosque, testify to
his faith.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


There are great blessings and benefits in going to the Mosque, but
alas! There are today, countless Muslims who spend day and
night in places of sin; it has also become a daily habit of theirs to
stand on street corners for hours at a time, laughing and joking;
but if you call them to the Mosque for a single day, they will make
all kinds of excuses and reasons for not being able to attend. May
Allah Taala save us all from these evil practices and guide us to
frequent the Mosque regularly, Aameen.

ADORNMENT FOR THE MOSQUE








O children of Adam! Take your adornment whenever you go to
mosque and eat and drink and do not cross the limit.
Undoubtedly, the persons crossing the limit are not liked by
Him. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The above verse teaches us the etiquettes of going to the Mosque.
We are told to wear nice clothes when going to the Mosques, or
when standing up for prayer. This shows us that to meet Allah
Taala (Pray Salaah) in beautiful, attractive, and clean clothing is
liked and preferred by Allah Taala.
It is reported about Imam e Azam Abu Hanifa Radiallaho
Taala Anhu that he had a specific pair of clothes (shirt, Imama
Shareef, shawl, pants) made for praying in. The clothes were made
at a cost of 1500 dirhams at that time! He would wear them when

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performing prayers and would say that, It is better to meet Allah
Taala whilst wearing beautiful clothes than when meeting
people.

Nowadays, some brainless people roll up their sleeves and the


bottom of their pants as soon as they enter into a Mosque, almost
as though they are there to fight with someone. Allah Taala hates
people coming to the Mosque in this state. When people
themselves dislike those entering in such a state. How is Allah
Taala going to like it? Let us supplicate that Allah Taala gives us
the guidance to respect and honour the Mosque, and that He
keeps us far away from those who violate the blessed House of
Allah Taala, Aameen.

DEEDS RUINED






It is not for the associators that they should inhabit the mosque
of Allah, bearing witnesses of infidelity against themselves. Their
entire works are destroyed, and they shall abide in the Fire. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


This verse provides a great warning to those who see themselves
as the keepers, protectors, or guardians of the Mosques. We can
find the reasoning behind this on recollecting an incident from the
battle of Badr. When the infidels were captured and made
prisoners after the battle of Badr, the Companions teased them
and pointed out their faults and shortcomings. The infidels in
response replied, You are only mentioning our faults, but we
have many good qualities too. We built Masjid e Haram and are
its guardians and protectors, and we give water to the people who

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come for pilgrimage. Allah Taala, refuting this boast of theirs
states that, You do not have a right to say this, as your hearts are
empty due to your infidelity and polytheism. Therefore, the things
that you think are good deeds and earning you rewards will all be
left here and will go to waste.
The Wahhabis of today also make this same claim that,
We are the custodians of Haram Shareef, we are the Imams of
Haram Shareef etc. With these kinds of whisperings, they
misguide our innocent, simple-minded Sunni Muslims. Therefore,
O Muslims! We should therefore never think that building or
expanding Haram Shareef, or leading the prayers there are a sign
of true faith or of being a true Muslim. In fact, the infidels and
polytheists of previous times also did all of this. Of course, those
who have true faith and the flame of love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam burning brightly in their hearts and are then able to
serve Haram Shareef, are indeed very fortunate and blessed. May
Allah Taala guide us all to populate the Mosques, Aameen.
BELIEVERS AND BUILDING MOSQUES








They only inhabit the mosques of Allah who believe in Allah and
the Last Day and establish prayer and pay the poor-due (Zakat)
and fear none but Allah, therefore it is near that these people may
be among the guided ones. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The question of who should build and inhabit the Mosques is
answered in the above verse of the Holy Quran. Accordingly only
those with faith in their hearts, who perform prayers and pay
what is due to the poor, should build and inhabit the Mosques.

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We have been made aware of the many excellences of
building a Mosque. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, All
of a persons deeds are finished after he dies, save for three things
for which he continues to receive reward, even after he dies. One
of these three things is building and establishing a Mosque.

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam also stated, The person who
builds or helps to build a Mosque for the Pleasure of Allah Taala,
for every inch of the Mosque, Allah Taala builds for him four
million cities in Paradise. Each city will have 100,000 palaces, with
100,000 beds in each palace. On each bed will be seated a fair
maiden of Paradise. One of the houses will have 40,000 tablecloths
laid down, with 40,000 bowls on each tablecloth, and each bowl
will contain a different food. Everything about the person will be
strengthened and increased, like his appetite and his stamina. His
strength and stamina will be such that he will be able to eat all the
food and will be able to have relations with all the fair maidens. 1

DEMOLISH THE MOSQUE


Allah Taala states in the Holy Quran,









Those who have built a mosque in order to injure and because of
infidelity and to cause dissension among Muslims and as an
ambush for him who is already against Allah and His messenger
from before. And they will surely swear that we desired only
good. And Allah bears witness that they are certainly liars. 2

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
This verse refers to Masjid e Zaraar. When Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam performed prayer in Masjid e Quba and stayed
there for a few days, its respect and eminence began to increase.
The hypocrites did not like this and decided to build another
Mosque in which they would pray. They hurriedly constructed a
Mosque, and also began performing their prayers in it. However,
they had done all this without the permission of Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and all that they would do in this Mosque
would be to plan against and insult Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam and the Muslims (Maaz Allah).
Therefore, when Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
received the order (from Allah Taala) and the above verse was
revealed, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam sent Hazrat Wahshi
Radiallaho Taala Anhu and a group of Companions with orders to
demolish that Mosque. The group of Companions went and set
fire to that Mosque, razing it the ground. Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam also gave orders that filth and dirt should be
dumped on that ground in the future. This above verse proves
that a Mosque that is built to insult our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam should be demolished as it is truly not a Mosque.
It is necessary for all of us rightly guided Sunni Muslims
to stay far away from the Mosques of those people who retain
filthy beliefs such as believing that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam is just like us and that he has died and mingled with the
dust (Maaz Allah). May Allah Taala protect all Muslims from
these disgraceful beliefs and may Allah Taala grant victory and
domination to the Mosques of those with the right beliefs,
Aameen.

ALLAH TAALAS MOSQUE,


REMEMBERING OTHERS
Allah Taala states in the Glorious Quran,

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And that the mosques are only for Allah, so worship none with
Allah. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Allah Taala is in the above verse explaining the true status and
prestige of a Mosque by stating that the Mosques are only for
Allah Taala and that therefore none other than He should be
worshipped in any Mosque. It is for this reason why non-religious
work such as inviting Christians and Jews into the Mosques for
political purposes and to please them, as some people are doing
nowadays, is forbidden. Such people are great sinners and
transgressors and are those who are ruining the Mosques.

It is in relation to this verse that Allama Ismail Haqqi Rehmatullahe


Taala Alaihi states that Allah Taala stating that Mosques are only
for Allah does not mean that if someone gives a Mosque a
particular name such as Masjid e Nabvi, Masjid e Quba, Masjid e
Aqsa etc he is committing shirk or doing something that is
haram. This is because the reality is that all Mosques are Allah
Taalas and that they are given names to identify one from
another.
Similarly, if a Sunni Muslim says This is the goat of
Ghauth e Azam or The goat of Ghareeb Nawaz, they should not
be called Mushriks for the reality is that the goats will be
sacrificed in the Name of Allah Taala, the name is only given to
identify the goats as being for the Niyaz of the particular Friend
of Allah Taala.
Nevertheless, if we start doing things other than
worshipping Allah Taala in the Mosques, then Allah Taalas
Wrath and Fury will rain down on us. Therefore, everything other
than worship should be done outside the Mosques. May Allah
Taala guide us all to worship in the Mosques to earn His
Pleasure, Aameen.

IMPORTANCE OF THE MOSQUE


IN LIGHT OF AHADITH

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!
Allah Taala, who is free from all faults and imperfections, has
stated that His slaves should worship Him in the Mosque. His
favour upon favour on His slaves is that, in order to elevate the
status of His slaves even more, He states that these Mosques are
His Houses so that a slave, by entering the House of Allah Taala
feels that he is meeting with his Lord.

This is why Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said that the best
places on the face of the earth are Mosques. Some Ahadith are
therefore presented below to explain the virtues and excellences of
Mosques.

THE BEST PLACE


Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The best places are the
Mosques and the worst places are the market places. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has called Mosques
the best places, and described the market places as the worst
places. The reason for this is that our reason for being created has
been clearly explained in the Quran as follows:


And I have created the Jinn and the men only for this that they
may worship Me. 2

The places that help to further this aim are more desirable in the
sight of Allah Taala then those places where sins are committed -
these are disliked and are evil in the sight of Allah Taala. Today,
we have to evaluate where we spend more of our time, do we do
so in the desirable places or do we do so in the disliked places?

O respectable youngsters of Islam! Peace and contentment have


been placed in the Mosques, not in the market places. This does

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not mean that we should not go to the markets for business or to
buy things, or meet people and talk to them there. What it means
is that we should spend as little time as possible there and spend
the rest of our valuable time in the Mosque or at home with our
families. There was a time when Muslims would be busy in their
work, but as soon as they heard the call to prayer, they would
drop everything and rush to the House of Allah Taala. These
fortunate people are mentioned in the Holy Quran, they leave
their business and hasten towards the remembrance of Allah.
These people are such that work and business does not
deter them from the remembrance and worship of Allah Taala.
May Allah Taala look at us all with Mercy and give us the
guidance to populate the Mosques, Aameen.

HOUSE IN PARADISE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who builds
a Mosque for Allah Taala on the earth, Allah Taala will build a
house in Paradise for him. 1

Hazrat Abu Qar Saafi Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Build Mosques and keep them
clean because the one who builds a House for Allah Taala, He
(Allah Taala) will build for him a house in Paradise. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! To build Mosques, to clean them, sweep up in them,
wash their walls etc, are all worthy of great rewards. When a slave
cleans the House of Allah Taala for His pleasure and the comfort
of His slaves, then Allah Taala rewards the slave according to His
Great Status. May Allah Taala guide us to respect the Mosques
and to build Mosques for His pleasure, Aameen.

REWARD FOR ATTENDING THE MOSQUE


Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Mosques are the

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Houses of Allah Taala on the earth, and Allah Taala has taken it
upon Himself to grant respect and honour to those who attend the
Mosques to present themselves in His Court. 1
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! No one has any rights over Allah
Taala, but He has rights over each and every one of us. He is the
Greatest and Most Respected of all. Whether one is a king or a
beggar, all are dependant on Allah Taala. Regardless of this, He
has taken it upon His infinite Grace that He will grant honour and
respect to those who come to His House on the earth.
Is the reason for our disgrace not the fact that we stay far
away from His House on the earth? O those seeking respect! We
should have faith on His promise and go His House, Insha Allah
we will certainly get respect and honour. May Allah Taala guide
us all, Aameen

WARNING FOR NOT ATTENDING THE MOSQUE


Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If you perform your
prayers at home like these degenerates do, you would be giving
up a practice (Sunnah) of your Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and
if you made a habit of giving up the Sunnah e Muakkidaa, you
would go astray. 2

Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates,


When the call to prayer is said, protect (perform) the five prayers
as these prayers are the paths to guidance. Undoubtedly, Allah
Taala has appointed paths for His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. We always understood that negligence and carelessness
towards the prayers was clear hypocrisy. We have seen, with our
own eyes, a time when people would need the support of two
others to help them walk, yet they would still be brought to the
Mosque and would stand in line for prayer; and nowadays you
have turned your homes into Mosques? Listen! If you continue to

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perform your prayers at home and discard the Mosque, then you
will be discarding the practice (Sunnah) of your Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, and if you do that, you will be classed as ungrateful
and unappreciative. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The above Hadith has clearly stated what our position is today. O
slaves of Allah Taala! During the time of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, the hypocrites would perform their prayers at
home instead of going to the Mosque.
Our state today is that is that Muslims either do not
perform prayers at all, or if do so, they perform them at home.
May Allah Taala have Mercy on all of us and grant us the
guidance to perform our prayers in the Mosque, through the alms
of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

GLAD TIDINGS OF PERFECT LIGHT


Hazrat Buraidah narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who walks to the
Mosques regularly in darkness, give them the glad tidings that
they will have perfect light on the Day of Judgement. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The prayers of Maghrib, Isha and Fajr are prayed in
darkness. The person who does not use the darkness as an excuse
to stay at home; but rather, goes to the Mosque regularly, is
looked at by our Lord with His Mercy and is, through His Beloved
Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, given the good news of perfect
light on the Day of Judgement. Undoubtedly, the terror and fear
that will be felt on the Day of Judgement is more frightening than
anything anyone will ever experience. However, those who
frequent the Mosques are given glad tidings of perfect light on
that terrifying day. May Allah Taala guide us all to act upon this
Hadith, Aameen.

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GARDENS OF PARADISE
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When you walk by the gardens
of Paradise, graze in them (eat its fruit).
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that he
asked, What are the gardens of Paradise? Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam said, They are the Mosques. Hazrat Abu Hurairah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu asked, What does it mean to graze?
Our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Keep
reciting Subhan Allahi Wal Hamdu Lillaahi Walaa Ilaaha Illal
Laahu Wallahu Akbar. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! What places have been called the gardens of Paradise by
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam? He said it was the Mosques,
and one who frequents them and recites Subhan Allahi Wal
Hamdu Lillaahi Walaa Ilaaha Illal Laahu Wallahu Akbar
whilst in the Mosques, will enjoy the various fruits and beauties of
Paradise after he passes away from this world.
May Allah Taala guide us all to fill the Mosques and
recite the above-mentioned words when we attend the Mosques,
Aameen.

REASON FOR BUILDING MOSQUES


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Mosques are only for the
remembrance of Allah Taala and for performing prayers in. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! This Hadith makes clear that we should refrain from all
business dealings or worldly dealings in the Mosque.
Remembrance of Allah Taala covers a vast range of deeds; if a
believer is talking about Islam or the Prophet of Islam Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, this is also classified as remembrance of Allah
Taala. Nevertheless, worldly talk should be avoided in the
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a very sinful deed. Therefore, there should only be prayers,
recitation of the Quran, blessings and salutation (Durood o
Salaam), Scholars speeches, and religious talk in the Mosque. May
Allah Taala guide us all to respect the Mosques, Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Zarrah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Leader of the
Faithful, Sayyedina Abu Bakr Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, Mosques
have been made for the remembrance of Allah Taala.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool


Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, All talk and chat in the Mosque
is useless except for the recitation of the Holy Quran,
remembrance of Allah Taala, asking good questions and
answering them. 1

FORBIDDEN IN THE MOSQUE


Hazrat Saalim bin Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Leader of the Faithful, Hazrat Umar Faruq Radiallaho Taala Anhu
separated a large area in one corner of Masjid e Nabvi, named it
Bateeha and said, Those who wish to chat, want to recite poetry,
or want to talk loudly should go and do so in that corner. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The reason that the space was allocated in Masjid e
Nabvi Shareef was that in those days, peoples worldly issues and
problems were debated and resolved in the Mosque; delegations
would arrive and important matters and issues were discussed
and conducted in the Mosque. The number of Muslims was
increasing day by day, and new issues were being raised every
day. Therefore, a specific place was made so that those who were
worshipping would not be disturbed, and those who had things to
discuss could go there in order to preserve the sanctity of the
Mosque. May Allah Taala guide us to respect the sanctity of the
Mosques, Aameen.

WHOLE OF EARTH IS A MOSQUE

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Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, I have been granted five
things that were not granted to any Prophet before me:
1. I have been helped in such a way that fear of me and my army
is put into the hearts of the infidels when we are still one
months distance away.
2. The whole earth has been purified for my followers and I to
perform prayer on. Therefore, wherever my followers are
when it is time for prayer, they should pray there.
3. The spoils of war (booty) have been made lawful for me.
4. Previous Prophets came to a specific community, but I have
been sent as a Prophet to all people.
5. I have been granted the station of intercession. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


There is no one like our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Subhan Allah! Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam mentioned five
favours, one of which is the fact that the whole earth has been
made a Mosque for us. A follower of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam should therefore perform his prayers, no matter where he
is in the world. If there is no Mosque nearby when it is time for
prayers, we can pray on the side of the road or highway and our
prayer will count. Therefore O Muslims! We should not beat about
the bush and stop making excuses when it is time for prayer. It is
truly a blessing and grace through Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam that the whole earth has been made a place where we can
offer our prayers. May Allah Taala guide us all to perform our
prayers punctually, Aameen.

PRAYERS IN MASJID E NABVI


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, One prayer in this Mosque of
mine is better than 1000 prayers in any other Mosque, except for
Masjid e Haram.

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Look at the authority of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, in that he has increased many a fold the reward for
praying in his Mosque relative to that received for praying in any
other Mosque. Allah Taala, through His Grace, gave His Beloved
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam the power and authority to give as much
reward as he pleased. Subhan Allah! May Allah Taala grant us
the opportunity to offer our prayers in Masjid e Nabvi, Masjid e
Haram, and Masjid e Aqsa, Aameen.

PRAYERS IN MASJID E AQSA


Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When Hazrat Sulaiman
Alaihis Salaam completed the construction of Masjid e Aqsa, he
asked for three things from Allah Taala. The first was the ability
to make decisions and judgements according to Allah Taalas
will. The second was to receive a kingdom like no one else would
receive in the future. The third was that if a person was to go to
that Mosque, solely with the intention of performing prayer in it,
he would become so pure of sins that it would be as though he
was just born that day. Two of the things were granted
immediately, and I trust and believe that the third was also
granted. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The two things that were granted immediately were
apparent for all to see, namely the kingdom and the ability to
make judgements and decisions. Our Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, who is the Communicator of Unseen news, expresses
trust and belief that the third has also been granted by Allah
Taala. May Allah Taala grant us all the opportunity to perform
prayers in Masjid e Aqsa, Aameen.

BRIGHTENING THE MOSQUE


Hazrat Ismail bin Ziyad Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the
Leader of the Faithful, Hazrat Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem

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on walking past Mosques during the month of Ramadan and
seeing them lightened by glowing lamps made the following
supplication, O Allah! Brighten the grave of the Commander of
the Faithful, Sayyedina Umar Faruq e Azam Radiallaho Taala Anhu,
just as he has brightened our Mosques. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! From the above narration, we can see how fond the
Companions Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen were of illuminating the
Mosques. The Companions Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen desired the
mosques to be enlightened because this meant people could
worship in peace, comfort, and presence of mind and heart; and
would along with performing prayers recite the Holy Quran and
would not be fearful or in a rush to leave because of the darkness.
Therefore, if Allah Taala has given us wealth and guidance, we
should arrange for our Mosques to be bright and well lit. Insha
Allah, we will receive a part in the supplication (Dua) of Hazrat
Ali Karramallahu Taala Wajhahul Kareem. May Allah Taala guide us all
through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
Aameen.

Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Taala Anhu states, The person
who lights a lamp in the Mosque, for as long as the Mosque is
brightened by its flame, the Angels that bear the Throne of Allah
Taala, as well as all the other Angels, supplicate for his
forgiveness. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If a person arranges a light bulb, chandelier, or
fluorescent tube light in this day and age, he would also be
deserving of the supplication of the Angels that is mentioned
above. The supplication is not made by any ordinary creation; the
innocent Angels of Allah Taala make it. May Allah Taala guide
us all to partake in brightening the Mosques, Aameen.

THE STATUS OF MOSQUES

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Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, A persons prayer (Salaah) that
is performed in his house is worth one prayer; the prayer that is
performed in a Mosque where the Friday prayer is performed is
worth 500 prayers; the prayer performed in Masjid e Aqsa is
worth 50,000 prayers; the prayer in my Mosque (Masjid e Nabvi)
is worth 50,000 prayers; and his prayer performed in Masjid e
Haram is worth 100,000 prayers.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is better for people to perform their prayers in the
local Mosque, as opposed to in the Jaamia (Friday Prayers)
Mosque. This was the way of the Companions, Tabieen, and our
pious predecessors Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen who would all
perform the five daily prayers at their local Mosque; they would
not go to the Friday prayer Mosque for their daily prayers.
This shows us that we should perform the daily prayers in
our local Mosque and the reward for 500 prayers is specific to the
Friday prayer (Juma). The reward for 500 prayers applies to those
people whose local neighbourhood Mosque is the Friday prayer
Mosque.
It is stated in Al Shabaah Wan Nazaair that the extra
benefits apply to those who live in the neighbourhood of the
Friday prayer Mosque, if the Imam is a rightly guided Sunni
Imam.

CLEANLINESS OF THE MOSQUE


The famous Companion, Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Taala
Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, All
the good deeds of my Ummah to the extent that even the deed of
someone removing dirt and dust from the Mosque was presented
to me. The bad deeds of my Ummah were also presented to me,
and I did not see a bigger sin than someone learning a chapter or
verse of the Quran and then forgetting it.
Allahu Akbar! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! Even our cleaning, sweeping, and
dusting of the Mosque are presented before Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam. We should ponder upon the fact that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has included it amongst the good deeds
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that are worthy of reward. We should therefore, on seeing litter or
any sort of dirt in the Mosque, remove it ourselves and not think
this is exclusively the job of the custodian(s) of the Mosque. We
should clean the House of Allah Taala to earn His pleasure. Insha
Allah, we will become deserving of a great reward. In the same
manner, we should keep reciting and practising as much of the
Holy Quran that we have memorised, as according to Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, forgetting it is a grave sin. May Allah
Taala guide us to do good deeds, Aameen.

RESPECT OF THE MOSQUE


Hazrat Abu Qatadah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When anyone from amongst
you comes to the Mosque, he should perform two rakats
(Tahiyyatul Masjid) before sitting down. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! From the above Hadith, it is evident that we should
perform two rakats Tahiyyatul Masjid immediately on entering
the Mosque and then sit down - provided of course it is not at a
forbidden time for prayer. There are many benefits and
excellences of this prayer, and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
and his Companions Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen themselves
would always perform this prayer. May Allah Taala guide us all
to perform the Tahiyyatul Masjid prayer, Aameen.

REWARD FOR GOING TO THE MOSQUE


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Whoever goes to the Mosque at
the beginning or end of the day, Allah Taala will prepare a feast
for him in Paradise in the morning or the night (whenever he went
to the Mosque). 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Usually, both these times are times for resting. The

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person who sacrifices his sleep and house and goes to the House
of Allah Taala, then Allah Taala rewards that person according to
His supreme Rank and Status by this it is meant that Allah
Taala Himself will be the host and prepare a grand feast for the
person in Paradise. Subhan Allah! What will be the magnificence
of feast that our Lord arranges! May Allah Taala guide us to fill
the Mosques punctually and especially at the times mentioned
above, Aameen.

MORE REWARDS
Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Taala Anhu says that, Every part
of the earth on which prayer is performed or Allah Taala is
remembered on expresses pride (in delight) over the surrounding
land. And it feels pleasure and happiness all the way up to the
seven heavens, and all the way down to the core of the Earth.
When a person performs prayer on a piece of earth, the earth is
proud of that person. 1

DEED TO TAKE YOU INTO PARADISE


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, To sweep the Mosque,
keep it clean, remove dirt and dust from it, and to fill the mosque
with beautiful scent by burning fragrances, especially on Fridays
are all deeds are deeds that will take you into Paradise. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should all attempt to do the deeds mentioned in the
above Hadith. Especially on Fridays the Mosque should be
fragranced with scent (Itr) and the people attending the Mosque
should all wear Itr too. We should also try and make time to
occasionally sweep and dust the Mosque. The promise of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam is true; Insha Allah we will become
deserving of Paradise. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS

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Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has also stated that to sweep
and clean the Mosque is the dowry for a beautiful maiden of
Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Keeping the Mosque clean was very much liked by
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and many different glad
tidings are given to those who help to keep the Mosque clean so
that arrangements would always be made to ensure that the
Mosque remains clean and dirt free. Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar
Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that during the time of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Masjid e Nabvi was made of
unbaked bricks. The branches and leaves of date trees were used
for the roof and the trunks of the date trees were the pillars.
Hazrat Sayyedina Abu Bakr Siddique Radiallaho Taala Anhu did not
make any changes to the Mosque at all; Hazrat Sayyedina Umar
Faruq e Azam Radiallaho Taala Anhu merely reinforced the walls
with unbaked bricks, and left the roof and pillars as they were; in
other words, it was the same as before. Then during his caliphate,
Hazrat Sayyedina Uthman Ghani Radiallaho Taala Anhu, made
significant enhancements to Masjid e Nabvi. The old walls were
replaced with walls made of permanent painted bricks that were
re-enforced with cement; the pillars were replaced with
permanent stone pillars; and the roof was made of branches. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We learn from the above narration that it is permissible
on the basis of the needs of the time to improve or change the
Mosque, because the blessed Rightly Guided Caliphs Ridwanullahe
Alaihim Ajmaeen themselves did this.
It is reported in one narration that if a person removes
anything from the Mosque that may cause trouble to another
person, Allah Taala will build a house for him in Paradise. 3

REWARD FOR BUILDING A MOSQUE

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Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person that builds a
Mosque for the pleasure of Allah Taala, even if its size is that of a
birds nest, Allah Taala will build for him a house in Paradise. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should supplicate to Allah Taala that He gives us
the guidance and wealth so that we can build even a small
Mosque, enabling His slaves to worship Him in there; and to
obtain the sweet taste of closeness to Him. May Allah Taala guide
us all, Aameen.

LOVED BY ALLAH TAALA


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Those of you who love
the Mosques, Allah Taala loves you. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If we want to be beloved in the Court of Allah Taala, we
should start loving the Mosques immediately. Allah Taala will
bless us with closeness to Him and will love us. May Allah Taala,
through the alms of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam,
guide us to this, Aameen.

SEEKING FORGIVENESS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, For as long as any of
you is on the prayer mat, the Angels seek and supplicate for your
forgiveness. They say O Allah! Bless him with peace, O Allah!
Have mercy on him, O Allah! Forgive him. This continues until
you speak to someone.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Subhan Allah! What a great blessing it is to sit on the
prayer mat. If we enter the Mosque with the intention of seclusion
(Itikaaf) and remain there with ablution (wudhu), Allah Taala
rewards us for every second that we sit; even if we are not
performing prayers or engaged in any other acts of worship.

ALLAH TAALAS PILGRIM

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Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The following words of
Allah Taala are present in certain previous revelations that, On
the earth, the Mosques are My Houses, and the one who builds
them or takes part in building them is My pilgrim. Good news is
for the slave of Mine who purifies himself in his home and comes
to My House to see Me. It is therefore My obligation to grant the
visitor respect and honour. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We are told in the above Hadith that the Mosques are
the places to meet with Allah Taala. When a person leaves his
home with the intention of seeing Allah Taala, He obliges Himself
to grant the person respect and honour.
Furthermore, Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams
Hadith, Salaah is ascension for the believers tells us that a
believer communicates with his Lord whilst in prayer. Those with
vision have sometimes even been blessed with seeing the beauty
of the Lord. May Allah Taala place that quality in our eyes too,
Aameen.

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who


performs ablution well at home, then comes to the Mosque, is a
pilgrim of Allah Taala; the One whom he is going to visit is
obligated to respect and honour the pilgrim. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! If in this world a host does not turn the guest away but
instead gives him great respect and honour, then how would it be
possible that a slave who goes to his Lords House would not be
respected and honoured? If only we would realise that respect is
not found in the market places, but found in the Houses of Allah
Taala; and that respect is for Allah Taala, His Beloved Prophet
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, and for believers. Allah Taala gives
respect and honour to those whom He desires. Therefore, if we
desire respect, we should keep frequenting the Houses of Allah
Taala and meeting with Him. May Allah Taala grant us success
in both worlds, Aameen.

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EXCELLENCE OF GOING TO THE MOSQUE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said that, If you see a
person regularly attend the Mosque, testify to his faith. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us make a firm intention that from this day onwards
we will not be lazy in going to the Mosque; that we will become
regulars at the Mosque ourselves, and make our children, friends,
and acquaintances regulars at the Mosque as well. May Allah
Taala shower His Grace and Blessings upon all of us, Aameen.

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Prayer performed in the


Mosque with the congregation is 25 times better than performing
it alone at home or in the market place. When a person performs
ablution well at home and leaves for the Mosque, with each step
he takes his status is raised and his sins are forgiven. When he
performs prayer, angels continuously send blessings upon him
and as long as he is on his prayer mat, he is considered in prayer;
and whilst he is waiting for the congregational prayer to start, he
is also in prayer. 2

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "The person who


performs ablution well, then goes to the Mosque for compulsory
prayers will be forgiven. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! What a great reward is given for attending the House of
Allah Taala and partaking in the congregational prayers; the Lord
grants the good news of forgiveness for those who go to His
House for the compulsory prayers. May Allah Taala guide us all
to perform our compulsory prayers in the Mosque, Aameen.

TEN REWARDS FOR EACH STEP

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It is reported in one narration that ten rewards are written for each
step that is taken towards the Mosque, and from the time a person
leaves his home, until he returns, it is written that he is
performing prayer.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! To leave home with ablution and to sit and wait in the
Mosque for the prayer to start, are both great ways to earn a
multitude of rewards. Undoubtedly, these rewards will be very
useful on the Day of Judgement. Therefore, we should make some
small sacrifices and try to accumulate a great quantity of rewards.

Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Taala Anhu states that some land was
available close to Masjid e Nabvi and the Bani Salma wanted to
move closer to the Mosque. This news reached Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam who said, I have heard that you want to
move closer to the Mosque? They replied that indeed it was their
intention to do so. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, O
Bani Salma, stay in your homes, your footsteps are counted. He
repeated this a second time and the Bani Salma stated that after
that, they did not want to move anymore. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We realise that the more steps we take towards the
Mosque, the more rewards we will earn, and that Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam also prefers that we walk to the Mosque.
The intentions of the Companions were excellent but the desire
and wish of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam was even better.
Therefore, we should give priority to the preference of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam and always attempt to walk to the
Mosque. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

REWARDS ON EACH STEP


Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma states that the homes of
the Helpers (Ansaar) were far away from the Mosque and when
they wanted to move closer to the Mosque. The following verse
was revealed,

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We are noting down what they have sent forward and what
signs (of walking) they have left behind 1

Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams


beloved devotees! Allah Taala looks at the footsteps of those who
walk towards the Mosque; how fortunate are those people whose
footsteps Allah Taala Himself sees. May Allah Taala guide us all
to walk towards the Mosques, Islam, knowledge, and good deeds,
Aameen.

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "The greatest reward for
performing prayer is for the one who walked from the furthest
distance away. 2
Hazrat Ubai bin Kaab Radiallaho Taala Anhuma states that
despite a Helpers (Ansari) home being very far away he would
not miss any prayers. When told he should buy a ride (camel or
horse) so that he could ride on it when it was dark or too hot, he
replied, I desire that the footsteps that I take to come to the
Mosque and go back home with are written in my book of deeds.
Upon hearing this Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "It has
all been written and Allah Taala has given it to you. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Look at how much hunger the blessed Companions
Ridwanullahe Alaihim Ajmaeen had for rewards: they would sacrifice
their nights and would withstand enormous difficulties in order to
collect rewards. Alas! Our situation today is evident for all to see.
If only we would take a few steps to the local Mosque and walk in
the footsteps of the blessed Companions Ridwanullahe Alaihim
Ajmaeen.
Let us supplicate that Allah Taala, through the alms of
His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, guides us to walk in

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the footsteps of those who were closest to Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

THE BEST METHOD


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "To perform complete
ablution when it is inconvenient, to walk to the Mosque, and to
wait for the next prayer after completing one prayer, washes away
sins completely.1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We should perform ablution at home and get to the
Mosques before the congregation time and wait for the
congregation in the Mosque. Not only are we rewarded for
waiting for the congregation and the prayer, our sins are washed
away at the same time. May Allah Taala guide us all and grant us
all love for the Mosques, Aameen.

IN ALLAH TAALAS PROTECTION


Our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "Three kinds of
people are in Allah Taala protection, if they are alive he answers
their needs, if they die, he enters them into Paradise.
The person who enters his home and greets the people in the
home is in Allah Taalas Protection.
The person who goes to the Mosque is in Allah Taalas
Protection.
The person who goes out in the path of Allah Taala is in His
Protection. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


We should become punctual in the three items mentioned above
and obtain the Protection and Security of Allah Taala. We should
remember that Allah Taalas responsibility is better than the
responsibility undertaken by all others. Very fortunate are those
people who have the enthusiasm to obtain His Protection. Let us

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supplicate that Allah Taala takes us all into His Protection,
Aameen.

70,000 ANGELS
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "The person who leaves
home to go for prayers and recites Allahumma Inni As-aluka Bi
Haqqis Saa Ileena Alaika Wa Bi Haqqi Mam Shaaya Haadhaa
Fa Inni Lam Akhruj Ashiraw Walaa Bitraw Walaa Riyaa-aw
Walaa Sumataw Wa Kharajtu Ilqaa-a Sakhtika Wab Tigaa-a
Maradaa Tika Fa-as Aluka An Tueedhanee Minan Naari Wa-an
Tagfira Lee Dhunoobee Innahu Laa Yagfirudh Dhunooba Illa
Anta, Allah Taala turns His attention towards him, and 70,000
Angels ask for forgiveness for him. 1
Translation: O Allah! I am asking you through the alms (sadqa) of
your petitioners and through my walking; I have not set out with
pride, nor uselessly, nor for show, nor for fame. I have set out to
obtain freedom from Your Wrath and to earn Your Pleasure.
Therefore, I am asking You to grant me freedom from Hell and
forgive my sins. Undoubtedly, You are the Forgiver of sins.

SUPPLICATION (DUA) FOR ENTERING &


LEAVING THE MOSQUE
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "When one enters the
Mosque, he should recite Allahummaf Tahli Abwaaba Rahmatik
Translation: O Allah! Open Your doors of mercy for me.

When one leaves the Mosque, he should recite, Allahumma Inni


As Aluka Min Fadlik
Translation: O Allah! I seek Your Grace from You. 2

IN THE SHADE OF ALLAH TAALA


The Mercy to the Worlds, Pride of Humanity, Beloved of Allah
Taala, Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "There are seven kinds of

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people whom Allah Taala will shade on the day when there is no
shade available except His shade:
1. A fair and just leader.
2. Those whose youthful years were spent in the worship of
Allah Taala.
3. Those whose hearts are attached to the Mosque.
4. Those who made friends solely for Allah Taala, remained
firm and left each other for Allah Taala.
5. Those who are invited by a beautiful woman, but they say, I
fear Allah Taala.
6. Those who gave some charity, but kept it so secret that their
left hand did not know what their right hand had given.
7. Those who remembered Allah Taala in isolation and shed
tears. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Amongst these seven fortunate kinds of people that are mentioned
above, one of those is he who is attached to and loves the Mosque.
Therefore, we should turn our hearts towards the Mosques and
after performing one prayer, make the intention to return for the
next, and to try and ensure that all the other qualities that have
been mentioned in the previous few pages are also instilled in us.
Insha Allah, on the terrifying Day of Judgement, Allah Taala will
grant us all shade under His Blessed Throne. May Allah Taala
guide us all to be punctual in the seven qualities mentioned above,
Aameen.

MOSQUES IN THE HOME


The Mother of Believers, Hazrat Aisha Siddiqua Radiallaho Taala
Anha reports that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam ordered a
specific place in the home to be designated for performing
prayers, and also ordered that it should be kept clean and pure. 2

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My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! It is a Sunnah to designate a specific place in the home
for performing prayers; it should be kept pure and clean, and
should be scented with fragrances etc. If ladies want to perform
seclusion (Itikaaf), they should do so in this specific Mosque
that is in the home.
From the above words of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam, it is evident that for voluntary prayers (Sunnah,
Nawafil), and for women to perform their prayers, a specific place
should be designated in the home, which should be kept pure and
clean at all times. This is in order to obtain the blessings of that
specific place, and so that the prayers that leave there are able to
obtain the Mercy of Allah Taala. If Allah Taala has blessed any of
us with a large home, then we should definitely assign a specific
place for prayer and act upon the orders of Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam. Even if we do not have a large home, we should
still assign a specific place for praying and, when it is time for
prayers, we should pray in that designated place. The designated
place can be used for other things too at other times if the house is
small. May Allah Taala enable us to act upon the words of Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

WARRIOR FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH TAALA


The Intercessor on the Day of Judgement Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
said, The person who goes to the Mosque to remember Allah
Taala or to teach others about it is a warrior for the sake of Allah
Taala. 1

Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam also said, To go to the


Mosque morning and night is a form of struggle (Jihad) for the
sake of Allah Taala. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Struggling in the path of and for the sake of Allah Taala
is a great act. A warrior is willing to sacrifice his home, family,

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business, and even his life by stepping into the battlefield for the
sake of Allah Taala. Being surrounded by blood thirsty enemies
and placing your life in the hands of the Creator of the worlds
makes a person worthy of being called a warrior for the sake of
Allah Taala.
However, the Truthful Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam of
the True Lord says that going to the Mosque morning and night is
included in this struggle in the path of Allah Taala. Therefore, we
should make it our habit to go to the Mosques morning and night
so that we can be deserving of the rewards for struggling in the
path of Allah Taala. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

GOING TO THE MOSQUE IN DARKNESS


Imam Nakhi Alaihir Rahmah states that the pious predecessors said,
Paradise is compulsory for the people who go to the Mosque in
the darkness of the night. 1

WILL TESTIFY
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma has said that, The earth
cries for 40 days on the death of one who performs prayers
regularly.

Hazrat Ataaul Kharaasaani Radiallaho Taala Anhu has said that,


When a person prostrates on any piece of the earth, that piece of
earth will testify to his deeds on the Day of Judgement, and when
he dies, that piece of earth cries. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The earth is saddened by the absence of the person who
prostrated on it and the peace and contentment that his action
gave it, and thus it weeps and cries. We should attempt to leave
signs of prostration on every part of the earth. These signs will
prove to be a means by which the Pleasure of Allah Taala is
obtained. May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

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HOW WILL THE HEART TURN?
A pious person has stated that performing the voluntary
Tahiyyatul Masjid prayer creates sincerity and attachment to
worship. Therefore, the heart of the person who makes it his habit
to perform it will always be turned towards worship. 1

WILL OBTAIN REWARDS


Hazrat Hasan Basri Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih states that the person
who frequents the Mosque regularly, Allah Taala definitely
rewards him with one of the following seven rewards:
He finds a brother who helps him to get to know Allah Taala
better.
The Mercy of Allah Taala descends upon him.
Wonderful knowledge becomes available to him.
He finds the words that show him the right path.
Allah Taala makes him give up a bad habit.
He gives up sins because of fear of Allah Taala.
He gives up sins because of modesty and shame. 2

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The above narration shows us that we should go to the Mosque
regularly in order to become deserving of the rewards mentioned.
May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

ETIQUETTES OF THE MOSQUE


LOOKING FOR LOST THINGS
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, If you hear of someone looking
for something they have lost in the Mosque, you should say, May

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Allah Taala not give you your possession back as Mosques are
not built for looking for lost possessions in. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


The above Hadith relates to the respect and etiquettes of the
Mosque. Things that may distract you or occupy your mind
should be left outside the Mosque in a safe place, in order for you
to be able to concentrate fully in worshipping Allah Taala. May
Allah Taala guide us all to obey and follow the rules and
etiquettes of the Mosque, Aameen.

HOW ABOUT BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS?


Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, When you see anyone
conducting business in the Mosque say, May Allah Taala not
give you any profit from your business. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! One of the signs of the Day of Judgement is that people
will conduct and talk about business transactions in the House of
Allah Taala It has nowadays become so common that people do
not even consider it improper or against the etiquettes of the
Mosque. For Allah Taalas sake! We should bear in mind the
respect of the House of Allah Taala and avoid talking about or
conducting business in His House. May Allah Taala guide us all
to obey and follow the rules and etiquettes of the Mosque,
Aameen.

EATING ONIONS & GARLIC?


Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The one who has eaten
raw onion or raw garlic should not come near us in the Mosque. 3
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! This is because eating raw onions or raw garlic makes

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the breath smell and Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam did not
like the smell of that at all. Therefore, we should be careful and
avoid onions, garlic, cigarettes, tobacco, and all other things that
cause the breath to smell before entering the Mosque. We should
clean out the mouth thoroughly before entering the House of
Allah Taala.

Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The person who has
eaten raw onions, garlic, or leek should not come to our Mosque
because the things that cause discomfort to humans also cause
discomfort to the Angels. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! The above Hadith makes it clear that bad breath also
causes the Angels discomfort, thus it is evident that it would also
cause discomfort to the other people who have come for prayers
to the Mosque, and would cause them to be distracted in their
worship. We should therefore always be careful and avoid this.
May Allah Taala look at us all with Mercy and guide us all to
obey and follow the rules and etiquettes of the Mosque, Aameen.

RAW MEAT
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, No one should pass
through the Mosque with raw meat. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Let us supplicate that Allah Taala looks at us all with
Mercy and guides us all to obey and follow the rules and
etiquettes of the Mosque, Aameen.

TALKING ABOUT WORLDLY THINGS?


Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Towards the end of

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Jaami ul Ahadith Page 508
2
Jaami ul Ahadith Page 508
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time, there will be some people who will talk about worldly things
in the Mosque. Allah Taala has no need for such people. 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! Whether we are worshipping or meditating, if we talk
about worldly things in the Mosque, Allah Taala has no need for
our worship or our meditation. May Allah Taala guide us all to
refrain from talking about worldly things in the Mosque, Aameen.

Hazrat Waathla bin Asqa Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, Protect your Mosques from
innocent children, the insane, business dealings, quarrels, and
from raised voices. 2

Hazrat Ubaidullah bin Hafas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, The one who responds
to the call of Allah Taalas preacher and constructs the Mosques
very well, the reward for that from Allah Taala is Paradise.
Someone asked, What does construct it very well mean? Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam replied, Not to raise your voices in it
and not to have any idle talk coming from your tongues. 3
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! The reward for constructing a
Mosque is obtained by not raising our voices and not having idle
chat on our tongues in the Mosques. If only we would understand
this and act upon it! May Allah Taala grant us proper
understanding and wisdom, and the ability to act upon the
sayings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, Aameen.

Our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has said that


Towards the end of time, there will be certain people who will
come to the Mosques, will sit in groups, will talk about worldly
things, and will swap stories about love of the world. Do not sit
with them as Allah Taala has no need for them. 4

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Jaami ul Ahadith Pages 508-509
2
Fatawa e Razvia Part 6 Page 404
3
Shamahimul Ambar Page 19
4
Makashifatul Quloob Page 533
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Allahu Akbar! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallams beloved devotees! It is critical for us to act upon the
above-mentioned Hadith. Nowadays, there is less worship and
remembrance of Allah Taala, and more worldly talk in the
Mosques. We should fear Allah Taala and, for Allah Taalas sake,
sit separately from people who do not respect the etiquettes of the
Mosque and talk about worldly things in the Mosque, so that we
too are not guilty of disrespecting the Mosque. May Allah Taala
look at us all with Mercy and guide us all, Aameen.

HOW ABOUT TALKING LOUDLY?


Hazrat Saeed bin Ibrahim Rehmatullahe Taala Alaihi narrates on the
authority of his father that the Commander of the Faithful,
Sayyedina Umar Faruq e Azam Radiallaho Taala Anhu heard a
raised voice in the Mosque and asked, Do you know where he is?
Do you know where he is? (Meaning he disliked raised voices in
the Mosque) 1
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We realise that raising our voices or talking in a raised
voice in the Mosque is disliked by Sayyedina Rasool Allah Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam and by his blessed Companions. We are being
destroyed and disgraced nowadays because we do not any longer
care about the likes and dislikes of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho
Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Taala grant us all true understanding
and guide us all to obey and follow the rules and etiquettes of the
Mosque, Aameen.

SIGNS OF A HYPOCRITE
Leader of Muslims, Sayyedina Hazrat Uthman Ghani Radiallaho
Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said,
"Once the call to prayer has been made in the Mosque, the person
who leaves the Mosque without reason, or has no intention of
coming to the Mosque, is a hypocrite. 2

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Shamahimul Ambar Page 19
2
Shamahimul Ambar Page 40, Fatawa e Razvia Part 3 Page 774
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Allahu Akbar! My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallamsbeloved devotees! What a strict order is given by Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam; we need to look at ourselves
sincerely and see exactly where we are. What level are we at? We
should beware, and save ourselves from hypocrisy. May Allah
Taala look at us all with Mercy and save us from the habits of
hypocrites, Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Shatha Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that a person left
Masjid e Nabvi after the Adhaan for Asr prayer had been said,
and Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, That person
has disobeyed Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam.

Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Muhaddith of Bareilly Alaihir Rahmah


states that it is compulsory to protect the Mosque from offensive
odours, therefore it is forbidden to burn kerosene, to burn
matchsticks, and to take raw meat into the Mosque. Although the
smell of raw meat is very light, it is not permissible in the vicinity
of the mosque. Mosques are specifically built for congregations,
but do not think that it is allowed to take things that smell into the
Mosque if the Mosque is empty, as there is no one for the smell to
annoy. This is not permissible because the smells annoy and cause
discomfort to the Angels who reside in the Mosque(s). It is
compulsory to protect the Mosque from impurities. 1

WORDS OF AALA HAZRAT


Rehmatullahe Taala Alaih
Let us look at some of the research of Sarkaar Aala Hazrat Imam
Ahmad Raza Khan Faazil e Bareilly Rehmatullahe Taala Alaihi, so that
the eagerness for respecting the rules and etiquettes of the Mosque
increases in all of us.
To talk about lawful worldly things whilst sitting in the
mosque destroys rewards like fire destroys wood. It is stated in
Fathul Kabeer that Talking about lawful worldly things in the
Mosque destroys good deeds. It is stated in Ashbah that
Worldly talk destroys good deeds like fire destroys wood.

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A Hadith is quoted in Madaarik states, Worldly talk in
the Mosque eats good deeds like an animal eats grass. In
Ghamzul Uyoon, it quotes from Khazanatul Fiqh that, Forty
years good deeds of the person who talks about worldly things in
the Mosque are made worthless by Allah Taala.

In Hadiqah Nadyah it states that To talk about profitable


lawful worldly things, without a valid reason in the Mosque, is
abominable (Makrooh e Tahreemi). Having a valid reason means
that the one who is in seclusion (Itikaaf) may talk about worldly
things if it is absolutely necessary to do so. The following Hadith
is then stated, Allah Taala will not desire goodness for them and
they are unfortunate and deprived.
Allahu Akbar! If these are the orders for talking about
lawful, permissible things in the Mosque, then what would the
order be for talking about non-permissible, forbidden things?
To purchase anything in the Mosque, sell anything, or to
talk about business transactions are all forbidden. The person who
is in seclusion (Itikaaf) is allowed to purchase things that he
needs, provided the item being purchased remains outside the
Mosque, or is something that is small and pure and is not against
the respect or etiquettes of the Mosque. He (person in Itikaaf) is
also allowed to purchase items to start and end his fast. 1

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Now that we have read the orders above, we should not fall short
in acting upon them, and save ourselves from ruin. May Allah
Taala grant us all true understanding and guide us all to obey
and follow the rules and etiquettes of the Mosque, Aameen.

RESPECTING THE MOSQUE


Hazrat Muaawiya bin Qarrah Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates on
the authority of his father that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
prohibited them from eating onions and garlic and stated that,

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Do not come near our Mosque after eating them, if you must eat
them, cook them first and remove the smell. 1

PROHIBITED FROM TALKING LOUDLY


Hazrat Saaib bin Yazeed narrates that whilst he was sleeping in
the Mosque a person threw a pebble at him. He saw that it was
Umar bin Khattab Radiallaho Taala Anhu, who said, Go and bring
those two people to me.
The two were brought to Umar bin Khattab Radiallaho
Taala Anhu and he said, What are you? or Where are you
from? The two replied that they were from Taif. Sayyedina
Umar bin Khattab Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, If you were
residents of Madinah, I would have you punished because you are
raising your voices in the Mosque of Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam. 2
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved
devotees! We realise from the above-mentioned Hadith that
talking about worldly things or talking loudly in the Mosque is
not allowed.
May Allah Taala guide us all to respect and obey all the
rules and etiquettes of the Mosque, Aameen.

PROHIBITED FROM SPITTING IN THE MOSQUE


Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah
Radiallaho Taala Anhu
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam said, "To spit in the Mosque is a sin and its
compensation is to bury it. 3

In another narration, it is stated that Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi


Wasallam once saw some spit on the wall facing the Qibla. Rasool
Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam did not like this and the signs of
displeasure were apparent on his blessed face. He Sallallaho Alaihi
Wasallam got up, cleaned it with his blessed hands and then said,
When any of you stands up for prayer, he is not free of the fact

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Abu Dawood Shareef
2
Bukhari Shareef
3
Bukhari Shareef
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that he is making supplication to his Lord; without doubt, his
Lord is between him and the Qibla. Therefore none of you should
spit in the direction of the Qibla, and this act (spitting) should only
be done on the left side or under your feet. Then Rasool Allah
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam spat in his sheet, rubbed it together and
said, Do it like that. 1

Hazrat Umar bin Shoaib Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates from his
father who narrated from his father that poetry, business
transactions, and sitting in groups before Friday prayers were
prohibited by Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. 2

Hazrat Anas narrates that Rasool Allah


Radiallaho Taala Anhu
said, "One of the signs of the Day of
Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam
Judgement is that people will boast in the Mosque. 3

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallams beloved devotees!


Our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam told us things over
1400 years ago that are evident today before our very eyes. We
pay a lot of attention to the outward beauty and decoration of the
Mosques and we all boast about the visible beauty, but the spirit
and essence of prayers (Salaah) is not visible in us. Dr Iqbal has
indeed stated the truth when he said:

They did build the mosque in a night, those with passionate faith
The soul, as sinful as ever, could not become punctual in prayer
The Mosques are lamenting, there are no worshippers left
Meaning those with the qualities of Arabia, there are none.

SOME ESSENTIAL POINTS


Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has stated that when any
of you enters the Mosque, perform two rakats prayer before
you sit down. 4

1
Bukhari Shareef
2
Abu Dawood Shareef
3
Nisaai Shareef
4 Makashifatul Quloob Page 532

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To deliberately point the feet towards the Qibla is abominable
(Makrooh), whether whilst awake or whilst sleeping.
To copulate, urinate or defecate on the roof of the Mosque is
strictly forbidden. Similarly, it is forbidden for an unclean
man or a menstruating woman to go on the roof of the
Mosque, as the roof is classified as part of the Mosque. To
climb on the roof of the Mosque without reason is also
abominable (Makrooh). 1
To make the Mosque a pathway, meaning to walk through it
is permissible. If a habit is made of it, then the person is a
transgressor.
To take very small children or insane people into the Mosque
is forbidden if there is a suspicion of impurity, otherwise it is
abominable (Makrooh). Those people who take shoes into the
Mosques should make sure that if there is impurity on the
shoes, it is cleaned first. To enter the Mosque with the shoes
on is disrespectful. 2
To protect the Mosque from all aversions is necessary. We see
nowadays that many people perform ablution and then shake
the water off their arms and faces in the Mosque; this is not
allowed.
If the clothes or feet are wet, it is forbidden to wipe them with
the walls or pillars of the Mosque. It is also forbidden to wipe
them with (cow) dung that is spread out. But, if there is a
clutter of dust, then it is permissible to dry with that. You can
also dry with a stick that is lying on the ground and is not part
of the Mosque. You can also dry with a discarded part of a
mat that is not used for prayer. It is however better to avoid
this. 3
Do not throw the dirt from the Mosque in a place where it will
be disrespected.

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Durr al Mukhtar, Radd ul Mukhtar
2
Radd ul Mukhtar
3
Alamgiri, Sageeri
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To climb on the roof of the Mosque without reason is
abominable.
To crack the fingers in the Mosque is not allowed.
To perform prayers in the local Mosque is better than the
Friday prayer Mosque (Jaamia), even if the congregational
prayer is shorter in length, or the gathering is larger in the
Friday Mosque. Rather, if there is no congregational prayer in
the local Mosque, one should go and give the call to prayer
(Adhaan & Iqamah), and perform prayer alone. This is better
and more rewarding than going to the Friday prayer Mosque.
There is no permission for leaving the Mosque after the call to
prayer has been said. Rasool Allah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has
stated in a Hadith that only hypocrites leave the Mosque after
the call to prayer has been said. However, the person who has
to leave for something and intends to return can leave,
provided he will be back before the prayer begins. The person
who is an employee of another Mosque can leave to go to his
Mosque. 1

I supplicate to Allah Taala that He grants us all the guidance to


act upon everything we have heard and read about the respects of
the Mosque, and may He instil in our hearts the passion and
enthusiasm to obtain benefits from the Mosque, Aameen Thumma
Aameen.

To instil love for the Mosques in our hearts

Read & Teach


Barkaat e Shariat
every day in your homes and Mosques
for 5 minutes. Insha Allah you will gain
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Various Books ofcloseness
Fiqh, Bahaar eto theVol
Shariat Quran,
1 closeness to
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Rasool Allah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam),
& closeness to the Mosques.
SUPPLICATION (MUNAAJAAT)
Yaa Ilaahi Har Jagah Teri Ataa Kaa Saath Ho
Jab Parey Mushkil Shahey Mushkil Kushaa Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Bhool Jaaoon Naza Ki Takleef Ko


Shaadiye Deedar Husney Mustafa Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Gor e Teerah Ki Jab Aaye Sakht Raat


UnKey Pyaarey Moonh Ki Subhey Jaan Fiza Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Jab Zubaney Baahar Aaye Pyaas Sey


Saahib e Kauthar Shahey Jood o Ataa Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Garmee e Mehshar Sey Jab Bharkey Badan


Daaman e Mehboob Ki Thandi Hawa Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Naama e Aamaal Jab Khulney Lagey

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Aib Poshey Khalq Sattar e Khata Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Jab Bahain Aankhein Hisaab e Jurm Mey


Un Tabbasum Raiz Hoton Ki Dua Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Rang Laaye Jab Meri Bey Baakiyan


Unki Neechi Neechi Nazron Ki Hayaa Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Jab Chaloo Taareekh Raah e Pul Siraat


Aaftaab e Haashmi Noorul Huda Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Jab Sar e Shamsheer Par Chalna Parey


Rabbey Sallim Kehney Waaley Gham Zuda Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Jo Duain Naik Main Tujh Sey Karoon


Qudsiyon Key Lab Sey Aameen Rabbana Kaa Saath Ho

Yaa Ilaahi Jab Raza Khwaab e Giraan Sey Sar Uthaaye


Daulat e Beydaar Ishqey Mustafa Kaa Saath Ho

AAMEENAAMEENAAMEEN

SALUTATION (SALAAM)
Mustafaa Jaan e Rehmat Pey Laakhon Salaam
Shame Bazm e Hidayat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Shehr e Yaar e Iram Taajdaar e Haram


Nau Bahaar e Shafaaat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Door o Nazdeek Key Sunney Waaley Wo Kaan


Kaan e Laal e Karaamat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Jis Key Maathey Shafaaat Kaa Sehra Rahaa


Us Jabeen e Saaadat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Jis Taraf Utth Gayee Dam Mey Dam Aagaya


Us Nigaahe Inaayat Pey Laakhon Salaam

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Patli Patli Guley Quds Ki Pattiyaan
Un Labon Ki Nazaakat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Woh Zubaan Jis Ko Sab Kun Ki Kunji Kahey


Us Ki Naafiz Hukoomat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Kul Jahan Milk Aur Jau Ki Roti Giza


Us Shikam Ki Qanaaat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Ghauth e Azam Imaam Mutuqqa Wan Nuqa


Jalwa e Shaan e Qudrat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Shafaee Maalik Ahmad Imam e Haneef


Chaar Baag e Imaamat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Kaash Mehshar Mey Jab Unki Aamad Ho Aur


Bheyjey Sab Unki Shaukat Pey Laakhon Salaam

Mujh Sey Khidmat Key Qudsi Kahain Haan Raza


Mustafaa Jaan e Rehmat Pey Laakhon Salaam

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