...a date tree is planted for him in Paradise."
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Waking Up from a Bad Dream
"If any of you saw a dream which he liked, then that was from Allah, and he should thank Allah for it and tell it to others. But if he saw something else, i.e. a dream that he did not like, then that is from Satan and he should seek refuge with Allah from it and should not tell it to anybody for it will not harm him." (B)
"A good dream is from Allah and a bad dream is from Satan. So whoever has seen (in a dream) something he disliked, then he should spit without saliva thrice on his left side and seek refuge with Allah from Satan by saying:
اعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
'A'oothu bilahe minashaitan arajeem.'
(I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed devil.)
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Then it will not harm him, and Satan cannot appear in my shape.' (B & M)
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Supplication In Distress
لا إِلَهََ إِلاَّ اللهُ العَظِيْمُ الحَلِيْمُ، لا إِلَهََ إِلاَّ اللهُ رَبُّ العَرْشِ العَظِيْمِ، لا إِلَهَ~َ إِلاَّ اللهُ رَبُّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَرَبُّ الأَرْضِ وَرَبُّ العَرْشِ الكَرِيْمِ
'La ilaha illa-llahul Atheem-ul Halim, La ila-ha il-la-la-hu Rabbul 'arshil theem, La ila-ha il-lalla-hu Rabbu Samawate wa rab-bul ardhe wa rab-bul arshil Karim.'
(There is no god but Allah, the Great, the Tolerant. There is no god but Allah, the Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is no god but Allah, the Lord of the Heaven and the Earth, the Lord of the Edifying Throne). (B & M)
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يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيْثُ، أَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، وَلا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ
'Ya Hayu Ya Qayoum Birahmetika Astegheeth. Aslih Li Sha'ni Kullahu Wa La Takilni 'Ila Nafsi Tarfata 'Ayn.'
(O Ever Living, O Self-Subsisting and Supporter of all, by Your mercy I seek assistance, rectify for me all of my affairs and do not leave me to myself, even for the blink of an eye).
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Upon Fearing Someone
اللهم انا نجعلك في نحورهم ونعوذ بك من شرورهم
'Allahumma inna naj'aluka fee nuhoorihim wa na'udhu bika min shuroorihim.'
(Oh Allah, we ask You to restrain them by their necks and we seek refuge in You from their evil.) (AD & Ns)
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Upon Finding Something Difficult
اللَّهمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلتَه ُُ سَهْلا، ً وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الحَزَنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلا
'Allaahuma lasahla illa maja'altawho sahla wa anta tej'aloo alhazna 'idha shi'ta sahla.'
(O Allah, there is no ease except in that which You have made easy, and You make the difficulty, if You wish, easy.) (Ibn Alsanni)
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To Protect Oneself
"If Allah bestows favors over his slave, whether on his family, children, or property and he says,
مَا شَاءَ اللَّه، لا قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّه
'Masha Allah la qwata ila billah.'
(What Allah has willed there is no might except with Allah.)
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nothing should overcome him." (Ibn Alsanni)
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Protection For Children
أُعِيْذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ، مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَان ٍ وَهَامَّة، ٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْن ٍ لامَّة
'Audhukuma bi kalamatillahi tamah min kulli shaitaneen wa hamatin wa min kulli ainin lamatin.'
(I seek protection for you with Allah's perfect words from every Satan and crawling creature and from every evil, harmful, and envious evil eye.)
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He (S) also added: 'Your forefather (i.e. Ibrahim) used to seek protection with Allah for Isma'il and Isaac with these same words.' (B)
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Supplications and Visiting the Sick
He (S) used to treat some of his family members by passing his right hand over the place of ailment and saying,
اللهم رب الناس اذهب البأس, واشف انت الشافي. لا شفاء الا شفاؤك شفاء لا يغادر سقما
'Allahumma Rabbin nas adhabal ba'sa, ashfi wa anta shafee, la shifa' illa shifa'uka shifa' la yughadiru saqma.'
(O Allah, the Sustainer of mankind! Remove the illness and heal the patient, for You are the healer. No healing is of any avail but Yours; healing that will leave behind no illness.) (B & M)
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When Someone Sneezes
"If anyone of you sneezes, he should say:
الحَمْدُ للهِ
'Alhamdulillah'
(Praise be to Allah.)
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And his (Muslim) brother or companion should say to him:
يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ
'Yarhamukallah'
(May Allah bestow his Mercy on you.)
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When the latter says 'Yarhamukallah', the former should say,
يَهْدِيْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ
'Yahdikumullah wa yuslih balakum.'
(May Allah give you guidance and improve your condition.)" (B)
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What To Say To The Groom On Marrying
بَارَكَ اللَّه ُُ لَكَ، وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ، وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْر
'Barak allaho laka wa baraka alaika wa jamaa ainakuma fee khair.'(May Allah bless you and shower His blessing upon you and keep you in a happy union.)
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What To Say Before Marital Relations (Sexual Intimacy)
"If any one of you, before having sexual intercourse with his wife, says:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ اللَّهمَّ جَنِّبْنَا الشَّيْطَانَ، وَجَنِّبِ الشَّيْطَانَ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا
'Bismillah. Allahumma jannibnash shaitaana, wa jannibish shaitaana ma razaqtana.'
(In the Name of Allah. O Allah, protect me from Satan, and protect what you bestow on us [i.e. offspring] from Satan.)
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And if it is destined that they should have a child, then Satan will never be able to harm that child." (B & M)
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Upon Leaving Any Gathering
"If anyone sits in an assembly in which fruitless talking takes places and if that person before leaving says:
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لا إِلَهََ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْكَ
'Subhana kalla-humma wa bi hamdika ash-hadu al-la ilaha illa anta astaghfiroka wa-atubu ilaika.'(O Allah! Holy are You and all praise is for You. I testify that there is no god but You. I ask for Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.)
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such person will be forgiven for his participation in such a company." (T)
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Upon Getting Angry
Once two persons abused each other in the presence of the Prophet (S) and the eyes of one of them became red and the veins in his neck were swollen. Thereupon the Prophet (S) said: "I know of a wording that if he were to utter, his fit of rage would subside. If he says,
أَعُوْذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
'Aootho bilahee mina shaytaan irajeem.'
(I seek refuge with Allah from Satan, the accursed.)
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...his anger would subside."
"Anger comes from the devil, the devil was created of fire, and fire is extinguished only with water; so when one of you becomes angry, he should perform ablution." (AD)
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Upon Entering the Marketplace
"If anyone says on entering the marketplace,
لا إِلَهََ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، لَهُ المُلْكُ وَلَهُ الحَمْدُ، يُحْيِي وَيُمِيْتُ وَهُوَ حَيّ ٌ لا يَمُوْتُ، بِيَدِهِ الخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيء ٍ قَدِيْر
'Laa 'ilaaha 'illa-llaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu yuhyee wa yumeetu wa huwa hayyun laa yamootu biyadihi-l-khairu wa huwa 'ala kulli shai 'in qadeer.'
(There is none worthy of worship except Allah, alone, Who has no partner. For Him is the Dominion and to Him is the praise. He gives life and He brings about death. He is living and does not die. In His hand is all good and He has power over all things.)
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...Allah will record for him a million good deeds, obliterate from him a million evil deeds, and raise him a million degrees." (T)
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Some Supplications
Aishah (R) says that the Prophet (S) loved the short but comprehensive, meaningful supplications more than others. Following are some of these supplications, which are a must for every believer.
اللهم آتنا في الدنيا حسنه وفي الاخرة حسنه وقنا عذاب النار
'Allahumma Rabbana Atina fid-dunya hasanatan wafil- Akhirati hasanatan waqina athaban nar.'
(O Allah, our Lord, give us all the good of this world, and the good of the life hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the hell-fire.) (Muslim)
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He (S) said:
اللهم اعيني على ذكرك وشكرك وحسن عبادتك
'Alahumma a'innee ala thikrika wa shukrika wa hus nee ibadatika.'
(O Allah, assist me in remembering You and being grateful to You and performing Your worship in an excellent manner.) (M)
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Abu Bakr (R) said: "I once asked the Prophet (S) to teach me a supplication which I should recite in my Prayer. Thereupon the Prophet (S) said to recite:
اللهم اني ظلمت نفسي ظلما كثيرا ولا يغفر الذنوب الا انت فاغفرلي مغفرة من عندك, وارحمني انك انت الغفور الرحيم
'Alla-humma innee thalamtu nafsee thulman kathee-ra wala yaghfiru thunouba ila anta, faghfirlee maghfiratan min 'indika, warr hamnee innaka antal Ghafoor-ur Raheem.'
(O Allah! I have wronged myself very much, and none can forgive sins, except You only. Grant me forgiveness, and have mercy upon me; indeed You are the Most Forgiving, Ever Merciful.)" (B & M)
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The Prophet (S) used to supplicate:
اللهم اصلح لي ديني الذي هو عصمة امري, واصلح لي دنياي التي فيها معاشي, واصلح لي اخرتي التي فيها معادي, واجعل الحياة زيادة لي في كل خير, واجعل الموت راحة لي من كل شر
'Allahumma ashlehlee deeni al lathee huwa 'ismato amree wa asleh lee dunya ya allati feeha ma'ashi wa asleh lee aakhiratee allati feeha ma'adi waj al hayata zeeya-datal-li fee kullee khairan Waj-al mawta ra hatan lee min kullee sharree.'
(O Allah! Correct for me my faith, which is the guard of my affairs, make better my world where I have my livelihood, set right my hereafter where I have to return ultimately, make my life long, in every type of virtue, and make my death a comfort against all evils.) (M)
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Upon Traveling (Taking a Trip)
"Whoever wants to travel should say to those whom he leaves behind,
أَسْتَوْدِعُكُمُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لا تَضِيْعُ وَدَائِعُهُ
'Astawdi'ukumu-l-llaha l-ladi la tadi'u wada'i'uh.'
(I entrust you to Allah, to Whom anything entrusted shall never be lost.)" (Ibn Alsanni)
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Bidding Farewell to Someone
When bidding someone farewell. the Prophet (S) would say,
أَسْتَوْدِعُ اللَّهَ دِيْنَكَ وَأَمَانَتَكَ، وَخَوَاتِيْمَ عَمَلِكَ
'Astawdi' laha deenaka wa'amanataka wa khatima amaleek.'
(I entrust to Allah your belief, what you are responsible for, and your final deeds.) (T)
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Starting A Journey
Before starting a journey, the Prophet (S) would say:
اللَّهمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَينَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالخَلِيْفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكَآبَةِ المَنْظَرِ، وَسُوءِ المُنْقَلَبِ فِي المَالِ وَالأَهْلِ
'Allahumma haw-win alaina safar rana hatha watwee anna bodahu, Allahumma anntas sahibu fis safari wal khalifatu fil ahli, Allahumma inni aoothubika min-wa-sa-issafari wa kabatil manzari wa su-il munqalabi fil mali wal ahli wa-waluad.'
(O Allah, we seek virtue and piety from You on this journey of ours, and the act which pleases You. O Allah, lighten this journey of ours, and roll up for us the distance thereof. O Allah, You are (our) companion during the journey, and guardian of (our) family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of this journey, from beholding a miserable sight and of evil chances in my wealth, household and my children.)
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Supplication for Riding (or Driving)
Whenever the Prophet (S) mounted his camel he said,
بِسْمِ اللَّه
'Bismillah'
(In the name of Allah.)
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And when he (S) got on the back of the animal he said:
الحَمْدُ لله
'Alhamdullilah'
(Praise be to Allah.)
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And then, he (S) said,
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
'Allahu Akbar' 'Allahu Akbar' 'Allahu Akbar'
(God is Great), (God is Great), (God is Great)
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And then he (S) said,
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَه ُُ مُقْرِنِيْنَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ
'Subhanalathi Sakharalna Hatha wa maakuna lahu mughrenin, wa ina ilarabbina lamunqaliboon.'
(Glory is to Him Who subdued for us this [means of travel] as we were not ourselves powerful enough to use it as a mount, and we are going to return to our Lord.) (AD & T)
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Returning from a Journey
The Prophet (S) uttered (these words), when returning from a journey:
آيِبُوْنَ تَائِبُوْنَ عَابِدُوْنَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُوْنَ
'Aaebuna ta eebuna abeeduna lee rabbina hamiddoon.'
(We are returning repentant, worshipping our Lord and praising Him.) (M)
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Upon Entering A City
Upon entering a city, the Prophet (S) recited the following:
اللهم بارك لنا فيها, اللهم بارك لنا فيها, اللهم بارك لنا فيها, اللهم ارزقنا جناها, اللهم حببنا الى اهلها وحبب صالح اهلها الينا
'Allahumma bariklaana feeha, Allahumma bariklaana feeha, Allahumma bariklaana feeha. Allahuma arzuqna Janaha, Allahuma habbibna eela ahleeha wa habbib salihee ahleeha eelaina.'
(O Allah, bless us in it. O Allah, bless us in it. O Allah, bless us in it. O Allah, grant us sustenance from its fruits, put our love in the hearts of its people, and put the love of the righteous people in our hearts.) (Attabarani)
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Upon Eating & Drinking
"Mention the name of Allah (Bismillah) eat with your right hand, and eat from what is near to you." (B & M)
"When one of you eats, he should mention the name of Allah before beginning.
بِسْمِ اللَّه
'Bismillah'
(In the name of Allah.)
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And if he forgets, he should say,
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِه ِِ وَآخِرِهِ
'Bismillah awalu wa akhiru."
(In the name of Allah in the start and the end.)" (AD & T)
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Upon Breaking the Fast
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلى رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ
'Allahuma laka sumtu wa ala rizqeeka aftartu.'
(O Allah! It is for You that I observe fast and it is with Your provision that I break it.)
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Upon Finishing a Meal
الحمد لله الذي اطعمنا وسقانا وجعلنا مسلمين
'Alhamdu lilahil-athi at'amana wasaqana waja Alana Muslimin.'
(Praise be to Allah Who has given us food and drink and made us Muslims.)
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الحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا وَرَزَقَنِيْهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْل ٍ مِنِّي وَلا قُوَّة
'Alhamdo lil-lahil lathi at 'amani haatha wa razaqanii-hi min ghair-e-haulimmin-ni wala Quw'wah.'
(Praise be to Allah Who has fed me with this food and provided me without any effort or power on my part.)
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...he will be forgiven for his past sins.
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What The Guest Says To His Host
افطر عندكم الصائمون, واكل طعامكم الابرار, وصلت عليكم الملائكة
'Aftara endakoom as'sa-imuna wa akala ta amakumul abraru wa sallat alaikomul mala-ikah.'
(May the fasting (men) break their fast with you, the pious eat your food, and the angels pray for blessings on you.) (AD)
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Before Giving a Speech or Taking a Test
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Rabbishrah lee sadree wayassir lee amree wahlul 'Uqdatam-mil-li saanee yafqahoo qawlee.'
(O my Lord! Expand for me my chest; ease my task for me; and remove the impediment from my speech; so they may understand what I say.) (Surah Ta-Ha, 20:25-28)
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