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(TABRANI)

Abdullah ibn Abbas RA narrates that the Prophet Muhammad SAW said that whomsoever recites the above Du'a for 1000 times at anytime within the day, Allah Ta'ala has indeed protected him and saved him from His Punishment. And at the end of his life he will be called by the name: "Atiqullah" ("Made Noble by Allah"). This is verily a great benefit and indicates success. For those who benefits from this simple Du'a, indeed success is for him. Thus, all Muslims should strive to make the above recitation a practice in his life.

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TREASURE OF PARADISE

(NASA'I / BAYHAQI)

It is mentioned in the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW that - Indeed, it (i.e. the above Dhikr recitation) is one of the Treasures of Paradise, and it is verily a cure for all sorts of diseases, whereby the disease of lowest ranking, is - Worry.

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DU'A BEFORE RISING UP FROM ANY GATHERING

The Prophet Muhammad SAW is reported to have said: that whomsoever that sits in a gathering whereby there is much negligence and futile talk, and then before he rises, recites the following du'a, then all of his sins that would have been recorded through the gathering will be forgiven by Allah Ta'ala.

The du'a is as follows:

(NASA'I)

It is common that when people sit together with family, friends and acquaintances - there is always tendency to indulge in backbiting, slandering, and evil statements; all of which are sinful.

It is thus for this reason that before we depart from meetings with family, friends, acuqiantances, and even from any gathering - we should make effort to recite this very du'a.

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TO REMOVE WORRIES AND TO FULFIL DEBTS

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O Allah! I seek your refuge from being helpless and lazy. I seek only your refuge from being cowardly and stingy. I seek your refuge from being overpowered by debt and hardness and oppression of people.

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To remove immense worries and to fulfil large debts, the Prophet Muhammad SAW has taught us to recite the above Du'a, in the morning and in the evening. (Sunan Abu Dawud)

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THREE OF MANY SPECIAL DU'AS WHEN HAVING FOOD

Whomsoever recites the following Du'a when about to eat:

And after finishing his/her meal - recites the following Du'a:

Hence - he/she will not be questioned (made Hisaab) of the food that has been eaten.

If at the beginning of the meal, he/she forgot to recite 'Bismillah', then whenever he/she remembers, the following Du'a should be recited:

(RAWAHUL TIRMIDHI)

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PROTECTION FROM THE FIRE OF JAHANNAM

It is mentioned in the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW that: whomsoever who has completed the Maghrib Solah, and then before speaking to others, recites the above Du'a seven times, then if it destined that during the night death meets that person - then he/she shall be protected from the Fire of Jahannam forever; and if that person recites the above Du'a seven times after completing the Subuh Solah before speaking to others, then if it is destined that during the day death meets that person - then he/she shall be protected from the Fire of Jahannam forever.

(MISHKAAT - ABU DAWUD)

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ATTAINMENT OF A MILLION REWARDS

FORGIVENESS OF A MILLION SINS

It is described in Hadith that - a Muslim who recites the above Du'a (when he is) in the market, Allah Ta'ala will have it written - one million rewards for that person, one million sins forgiven, and one million ranks elevated (for that person in the Hereafter); and other than that (Allah) shall prepare for that person - a palace of great majesty in Paradise. Hence, recite this particular Du'a immensely when in the market.

(TIRMIDHI, IBN MAJAH)

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DIRECT ENTRY INTO PARADISE

Whomsoever recites Ayatul Kursi after each and every Fardhu (obligatory) Solah, then what is separating him/her from entering Paradise is just death itself. (NASA'I)

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DU'A TO BE RECITED WHEN LEAVING THE HOUSE

Whomsoever recites this Du'a when leaving the house, then for that person till he/she returns home, will be (Allah's) protection from all ills and the Shaytaan, and for whatsoever affairs he/she intended (for having to leave the house), that too will be completed. (TIRMIDHI)

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A SPECIAL AMAL TO PROTECT ONESELF

The Prophet Muhammad SAW is reported to have said that - whomsoever recites the above Du'a for three times in the morning, then no calamity can inflict him/her till the evening; and whomsoever recites the Du'a for three times in the evening, then no calamity can inflict him/her till the morning. (TIRMIDHI, ABU DAWUD)

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FORGIVENESS OF ALL SINS

It is mentioned in the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW that - whomsoever recites the above Istighfaar three times before he goes to sleep - Allah Ta'ala will forgive all his / her sins, even if it is as much as the foams of the ocean; or as many as the stars (in the sky); or as many as the particles that exist (on the earth); or as many as the particles of sand; or as many as the days there are in the world. (Tirmidhi)

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Rasulullah SAW is reported to have said that – whomsoever recites the above Kalimah, Allah Ta’ala shall have written for him: two million rewards. In the month of Ramadhan, for every good deed – it is multiplied 70 folds. Hence – by just reciting it once – it shall be written for him 140 million rewards and for how much he/she will recite – the equivalent reward is what he/she will receive. (At-Targhib Wat-Tarhib)

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The Prophet SAW's companion – Saiyidina Thauban RA narrates that The Prophet Muhammad SAW said that – whomsoever recites this Du’a in the morning and in the evening, hence it will become compulsary for Allah to be pleased with the reader of this Du’a on the Day of Qiyamah and (Allah) will place him/ her into Paradise.

It is narrated in the Book of Tabrani, the Prophet Muhammad SAW said:

“I guarantee that I will hold the hand of the reader (of this Du’a) and place him in Paradise.”

(Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasa’i and Ibn Majah)

The Etiquettes of Making Du'a To Allah

These etiquettes are narrated in Ahadith. For reasons of brevity, only the following meaning summary and reference of each Hadith is mentioned instead of the entire Hadith. May Allah SWT make it easy for us to understand, practice and spread the knowledge below (Ameen):

1. To abstain from Haraam food, clothing and earnings. (Muslim, Tirmidhi)

2. To make Du'a with sincerity. In other words, one should firmly believe that nobody but Allah Ta'ala will fulfill his/her objectives. (Hakim)

3. One should perform a good deed prior to making the Du'a & he/she should mention this during the course of the Du'a. For e.g. he/she should say, "O Allah! I had performed so & so deed solely for Your pleasure. O Allah! accept my Du'a due to the Baraqah of that deed. (Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)

4. To make Du'a whilst one is physically and ritually clean. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, Nasa'i, Ibn Hibban, Mustadrak)

5. To make Wudhu before making Du'a. (Sihah Sittah)

6. To face the Qiblat when making Du'a. (Sihah Sittah)

7. To sit as in the Tashahhud-Iftirash position during Du'a - that is the position between two sujuds in Solat. (Abu Awanah)

8. To praise Allah SWT at the beginning as well as at the end of Du'a. (Sihah Sittah)

9. To convey Salawat and Salam upon Rasulullah SAW at the beginning as well as at the end of the Du'a. (Abu Dawud, Ahmad)

10. To spread out both the hands when making Du'a. (Tirmidhi, Mustadrak)

11. To raise both the hands up to the shoulders when making Du'a. (Abu Dawud, Ahmad)

12. To sit with humility, adab and respect during Du'a. (Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)

13. To mention one's helplessness and dependence on Allah SWT within the Du'a. (Tirmidhi)

14. To abstain from raising the eyes towards the sky whilst making Du'a. (Muslim)

15. To mention the Asma-ul-Husna (the names of Allah SWT) and the sublime grandeur qualities of Allah SWT. (Ibn Hibban and Mustadrak)

16. To abstain from ceremonies rhyming of the Du'a phrases. (Bukhari)

17. To abstain from saying the Du'a in a "sing-song" tone if the Du'a is in a poetic form. (Hisn)

18. One may make Du'a through the medium of the Ambiyaa AS and other pious servants. However, this must be carefully done. For example, the person making the supplication could say, "O Allah! Accepts my Du'as through the good offices of these saintly people". (Bukhari, Bazzaar, Hakim)

19. To make the Du'a in a soft voice. (Sihah Sittah)

20. To utter the exact Du'a phrases transcribed from Rasulullah SAW. (Abu Dawud, Nasa'i)

21. To make Du'a that encompasses most of the needs of Deen and the worldly life. With this regards, goodness in this worldly refers to what may be taken as provision for the Afterlife. (Abu Dawud)

22. To make Du'a in favour of oneself first, thereafter one's parents and to include the other Muslims in the Du'a as well. (Muslims)

23. If an Imam is making Du'a, he should not make Du'a for himself only but he should include the whole congregation in the Du'a that he makes. (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)

Imam Abu Dawud RA narrates that Rasulullah SAW said that the Imam who makes Du'a for himself only, has betrayed the people. In other words, the Imam should not make Du'a that is restricted to himself alone. For example, in congregation he should not be saying, "O Allah! cure my son" or "O Allah! Return my lost item" etc. Instead, he should make Du'a that includes the whole congregation, for example he may say, "O Allah! Forgive us and have mercy upon us".

24. To make Du'a with firm conviction. He should not say for example, "O Allah! If you wish to fulfil so and so task of mine, then do so, otherwise nevermind." (Sihah Sittah)

25. To make Du'a with enthusiasm & yearning. (Ibn Hibban & Abu Awanah)

26. As far as possible, all Muslims should endeavour to bring about a "presence of heart and mind" and cherish a high hope of the Du'a being accepted. (Hakim)

27. To make Du'a repeatedly. (Bukhari, Muslim)

28. Repetitions within a supplication should be made at least thrice. (Abu Dawud)

One may repeat the Du'a thrice in one sitting or he may repeat it on three different occasions. The "repetition of the Du'a" here can be interpreted in both ways.

29. To make Du'a earnestly and insistently. (Nasa'i, Hakim, Abu Awanah)

30. To abstain from making Du'a of severing family ties or other sins. (Muslim, Tirmidhi)

31. To avoid making Du'as of pre-determined and fixed things. For example, a woman should not make Du'a so that she be transformed into a man; and a tall person should not make Du'a so that Allah makes him short. (Nasa'i)

32. We should not make Du'a for impossible things. Examples include - to return back to time, etc. (Bukhari)

33. One must not make Du'a in which he/she asks Allah Ta'ala to confine His Mercy to himself/herself only. (Bukhari, Abu Dawud, Nasa'i, Ibn Majah)

34. Ask only Allah Ta'ala alone for all your needs. Do not depend upon His creation. (Tirmidhi, Ibn Hibban)

35. The one making Du'a as well as the person listening to it, both should say "Ameen" at the end of the supplication. (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasa'i)

36. Both hands should be rubbed over the face at the end of making Du'a. (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Hibban, Ibn Majah, Hakim)

37. We must never be impatient over the acceptance of Du'as. In other words, we must never say, "I've made Du'a repeatedly but to no avail." (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasa'i, Ibn Majah)

Du'a Of The Mother - Curse & Blessing

It has been stated in a Hadith that the Holy Prophet Muhammad SAW said:

"There are three such people whose Dua's are accepted instantly:

1. The du'a of an oppressed person;

2. The du'a of a traveller;

3. A mother's du'a for her child.

It is narrated that there was once a person who lived before the time of our Prophet SAW. This person was a monk, who used to live in a church, twenty-four hours a day, for seven days a week, and all he got involved in was just worshiping. His name was Juraij.

One day, Juraij was in his worship when his mother came, and called out for him.

Juraij thought to himself:

"My mother? or Allah?"

Under the lines of his commitment to faith, Juraij gave preference to Allah and his prayer and left his mother standing. This happened thrice.

On the third time, his mother got up and cursed him saying:

"May Allah not give you death, until you see a prostitute."

Inside the church, there used to be a shepherd who had committed adultery with a girl. He used to come every now and then from the neighbouring town. When this woman got pregnant and gave birth, she was taken to the presence of the king who ruled the land for explanation. When the king asked her of what had happened, the girl blamed Juraij for being the father of her child. The king then ordered that Juraij's church be demolished, he be handcuffed and be brought to him.

When Juraij was brought to the presence of the king, the king said to him:

"Do you know what this woman is claiming?"

Juraij asked:

"What is she claiming?"

The king responded:

"She claims that her son is from you."

Upon hearing this, Juraij started laughing. After a while, Juraij asked the baby:

"Who is your father?"

The baby replied:

"The shepherd."

Upon the child's response, the king said:

"Oh Juraij, shall we make your church out of gold?"

Juraij replied:

"No."

Then the king offered:

"How about silver?"

Juraij replied:

"No. Just restore it to its previous state."

The king then asked:

"Let me ask you one question - why were you laughing?"

Juraij replied:

"This business is between my mother and me."


In a separate narration covering the similar subject but in contrast - it has been reported that once the Prophet Musa AS asked Allah SWT:

"Who will be with me in Paradise?"

Allah SWT replied"

"Such and such person; a butcher he will be."

Musa AS was curious to know which good deed of this person would be so virtuous that he becomes a neighbour of a Prophet. Hence, Musa AS went to spend the day with the butcher to find out what deed it was.

After observation, the Prophet Musa AS found out that every day after work, this personality would go home and clean his mother's waste and feed her food.

Upon this, his mother became very pleased, and used to make du'a for her son:

"May Allah make you the neighbour of a Prophet."

Such is the power of our mother's du'a.

Etiquettes Of The Toilet - Du'as

Before entering the toilet, one should first recite: (Translation)
"O Allah! I seek protection in you from the male and female devil."

Then, one should enter the toilet with the left foot first.

After relieving oneself, one then exits the toilet by stepping out with the right foot first.

Once outside, one should then recite:

(Translation)
"O Allah! I seek you pardon. All praises are due to Allah who has taken away from me the discomfort and granted me relief."

The Du'a Of Abu Darda RA

It is reported that Talq ibn RA Habib said:

A man came to Abu Darda RA and said to him:

'O Abu Darda, your house has burned.'

He (Abu Darda RA) said:

'No, it cannot be burned. Allah will never allow this to happen because of the words that I heard from the Prophet SAW.

Whoever says these words in the beginning of a day, the Prophet SAW, told us, will not be afflicted by a misfortune until the end of the day, and whoever says these words in the evening will not be afflicted until morning.

These words are:

اللهم انت ربی لااله الاانت علیك توكلت وانت َ رب العرش الكريم.ماشآءالله كا ن
(Allahumma anta rabbi laa ilaha illa anta 'alaika tawakaltu wa anta rabbil 'arsyil karim maa syaAllah kaa na)

ومالم يشألم یکن.ولاحول ولاقوةالابالله العلی العظیم
(Wa maa lam ya sya'lam yakun wala haula wala quwata illa billa hil 'aliyyil 'azim)

اعلم ا ن الله على كل شئ ءٍ قديرؤان الله قد ا حاط بكل شئ ءٍ علما
(A'ghlamu annallah ha 'ala kulli syai inqodir Wa Annallah ha qad aHaa tho bikulli sya in 'ilmaa)

اللهم اِني اَعٌوذبك من شر نفسى ومن شر كل دابة انت اخذ بنا صیتها
(Allahumma innii a'uzubika min syarrinafsii wamin syarrikulli daa batin anta akhizu bina siyatiha)

اِنٌ ربی علی صر اط مستقیم
(inna rabbi 'ala sirratimmustaqim)

Translation:

"O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You, I put my trust in You, You are the Lord of the Mighty Throne. Whatever Allah wills will happen and what He does not will, cannot happen. There is no power or strength except with Allah, the Exalted, the Mighty. I know that Allah has power over all things, and Allah comprehends all things in knowledge. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the evil of myself and from the evil of all creatures under Your control. Surely the straight way is my Sustainer's way." '

In other versions of this hadith we find that Abu Darda RA said:

"Come, let us go. So he went with them to his house. They found all the area surrounding the house burned but his house was not damaged."

It is good to recite this supplication before we leave the house.