The Permissibility of Proclaiming Azaan at the Grave Side (Qabar)

Izaanul Khabar Fi Izaanul Qabar by Alahazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan

Is it permissible to recite the Azaan at the graveside of any individual? If it is, please supply ample proof from authentic sources so that the doubt the Muslims face at this moment could be eradicated. May Allah reward you for your effort. Aameen.

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ANSWER

All Praise is due to Allah, Peace and Salutations upon His beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), upon his blessed family and beloved Companions, upon the great Scholars and Saints, till the Day of Judgement. Aameen.

Some Scholars have stated that the recitation of the Azaan at the graveside is an act of Sunnat. Scholars who have done so include ibn Hajar Makki, the teacher of the author of "Durre Muhtaar", etc. We should clearly bear in mind that in the great volumes of Islamic Jurisprudence, the prohibition of this action is definitely not stated, which in itself is a clear indication of it's permissibility. However, this servant of Islam (Imam Ahmed Raza), has been called upon to state proofs certifying its permission, and through the Grace of the Great Creator, I will proceed to do so. There in fact numerous authentic material that can be put forward by this servant of Islam proving the benefits and advantages of this blessed act. Let us, therefore, proceed by the Grace of Almighty Allah.

PROOF NO. 1

It is reported that when a person is placed in the grave and about to face the two Angels, Munkar and Nakeer, at that crucial moment Shaitaan also appears with the intention of misleading and robbing that person of great spiritual bliss. The great Scholar, Imam Tirmidhi (rahmatullahi alaih), in his famous book, "Nawaa dirul Usool", reports the words of Hazrat Sufyaan Sourie (rahmatullahi alaih), who states: ARABIC"When the person is being questioned, the first question being, 'Who is your Lord?' At this specific moment, the Shaitaan appears and indicating to himself, he says to the person, 'I am your Lord!'"

It is due solely to this state of affairs that it has been recommended that one should make Du'a for the deceased so that he may, through the Grace of Allah, remain steadfast when answering these crucial questions.

After reporting these words of the great Scholar, Imam Tirmidhi (rahmatullahi alaih) further narrates a Prophetic statement to substantiate his argument. It is reported in the Ahadith of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that at the time of burial, the great Prophet prayed for the deceased in the following manner: ARABIC"O Allah, protect him from the Satan."

We can clearly see that the dreaded Shaitaan does appear at this crucial moment, for it is for this reason that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has pleaded for the protection of the deceased from Shaitaan. If, as some misled individuals say, the Shaitaan does not appear, then it would have been against the Prophetic logic to pray for the person's protection.

The only logical conclusion, dear Brethren, we arrive at is that we know that the Shaitaan appears so we should adopt ways and means of eradicating his presence and also ways and means of protecting ourselves against him!

Let us, therefore, see what are some of the means of eradicating the very presence of the dreaded Shaitaan.

In the authentic books of Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, the words of Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) are quite clear. Let us see what the great Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) states: ARABIC"When the Mu'ezzin recites the Azaan, the Shaitaan turns his back and departs as quick as he can."

In the Sahih Muslim, the words of Hazrat Jaabir (radi Allahu anhu) are reported. It is stated, "When the Azaan is recited, the Shaitaan runs away as far as thirty miles."

In some narrations it is reported that if one hears the "whispers of the Shaitaan", then he should recite the Azaan, for by doing so, he will eradicate the very presence of the Rejected One.

After we have seen that the recitation of the Azaan is a powerful deterrent to the very presence of Shaitaan, and after also realising that he appears to the deceased in the grave, we ask you in all fairness - What is better remedy for spiritual and eternal hardship that the very recital of the Azaan through whose recital we are saved from the Shaitaan and his deceit.

PROOF NO. 2

Let us narrate another Prophetic action. The following narration of Hazrat Abdullah bin Jaabir (radi Allahu anhu) is found in the great books of Ahmed, Tabraani and Baihaqi. He says: ARABIC"When Saad bin Ma'az (radi Allahu anhu) was buried and the grave was made presentable, the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) repeated at his grave the 'Subhan-Allah' after which the Companions did the same. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) then repeated the 'Allahu Akbar' after which the Companions did the same. The Companions then asked, 'O Prophet of Allah, why did you first recite the Tasbih and then the Takbeer?' The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) replied, 'The earth was beginning to constrain this pious person. Almighty Allah (with the Barakah of these recitals) eradicated this pain and made his grave spacious'."

The great Scholar, Allama Tabibi (rahmatullahi alaih), in his commentary of the Mishkaat, states: ARABIC"The meaning of this Prophetic action is that by the continuous recital of the Takbeer and Tasbih, Almighty Allah freed a person of the pain experienced within the grave."

We see from this action of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that he recited the Takbeer (Allahu Akbar) at the grave of his beloved Companion so that he could be spared from the dangers of the grave.

When we inspect the Azaan, we also find these very words in it. If we, therefore, repeat it at the graveside, we are doing nothing but following the Prophetic action. It should also be remembered that although there are a few words added in the Azaan, yet it does not alter the intention that one has, which is the pleading for Allah's mercy. It is, in fact, this very intention that the great Companions like Hazrat Umar, Hazrat ibn Umar, Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, Imam Hassan (radi Allahu anhum) always bore in mind.

In the great book of Jurisprudence, "Hidaya", it is stated: ARABIC"One should not lessen any words, for they are certainly the words narrated by the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). If, on the other hand, words are added, then it is permissable, for the intention that one possesses is but to praise Almighty Allah and to make one's servitude apparent. It is, therefore, not forbidden to add any words to it."

PROOF NO. 3

In numerous books of Jurisprudence, it is clearly stated that when a person is about to leave this world, those around him should recite the Kalima. The simple reason being that the person will automatically realise the religion he belongs to and have no difficulty in repeating it thereby achieving eternal bliss. There is, in fact, a Prophetic statement commanding us to perform this deed. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated, ARABIC"Teach those of your people about to leave this world the Kalima, i.e. La ilaha illal laahu." (Ahmed, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nisaai, Ibn Majah)

We know that a person who is about to die is, metaphorically speaking, speaking to a dead person. Nevertheless, we are commanded to recite the Kalima in front of him so that he may save himself from the clutches of Shaitaan. The person who has just entered the grave is also in need of this help. Therefore, if we recite the Azaan at his graveside, he will not only be able to save himself from the clutches of Shaitaan, but he will also be able to answer the questions put to him by the Munkar and Nakeer.

Let us see how he can be assisted by the mere recitation of the Azaan. We know that the three questions to be asked of him will be:

"Who is your Lord?"ARABIC

"What is your Religion?"ARABIC

"What do you have to say about this man?" ARABIC
How will the recitation of the Azaan help him? When he hears the words of the Azaan,ARABIC"I bear witness that there is no diety, but Allah",

he will immediately realise who his Lord is!

When he hears the words of the Azaan, ARABIC"Come to Salaah. Come to Salaah",

he will immediately realise that his religion was that religion in which Salaah was prescribed five times a day, which can only be Islam. He will thereafter gain the answer to the second question.

When he hears the words of the Azaan ARABIC"I bear witness that indeed Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the Messenger of Allah",

he will gain the answer to the third question!

Inspect for yourself, O you who believe, how advantages certainly is the recitation of the Azaan at the graveside, but there are still those who wish to rob the poor Muslims of this great benefit.

PROOF NO. 4

We know that without doubt circumstances within the grave are absolutely and extremely trying. It would, in fact, be likened with the hardship experienced when there is a fire. Let us, therefore, inspect the words of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and see for ourselves what could be a possible remedy for extinguishing this fire.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu), narrates that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated, ARABIC"Extinguish the fire with the Takbeer."

Let us now quote another Prophetic statement, the great Companion, Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) has narrated that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated, ARABIC"When you see a fire, then indeed recite the Takbeer for it will extinguish the fire."

We see that by the recitation of the Takbeer, the fire of both the worlds are lessened. It is also this same Takbeer that is found in the Azaan. We leave it to you to imagine the benefits achieved when this very Takbeer is recited at the graveside.

PROOF NO. 5

The two great Scholars, ibn Majah and Baihaqi, narrate the words of Saeed ibn Musayib (radi Allahu anhum) in which the manner of burial is very clearly explained. This great personality said, "I was indeed once present with the great Companion, Abdullah ibn Omar (radi Allahu anhuma), when he placed the person inside the grave and he said, 'In the Name of Allah, in the Path of Allah.' When the people began to fill the grave with sand, he pleaded, 'O Allah! Protect the person from the Shaitaan and torment of the grave.' After doing so he clarified that this was the manner which he heard from the great Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) himself."

The great Imam Tirmidhi (rahmatullahi alaih) in his masterpiece narrates the words of Hazrat Omara bin Marra (radi Allahu anhu), who describing the manner of the illustrious Companions stated: ARABIC"It was certainly considered Mustahab (desirable) by the great Companions and those who came after them that at the time of placing the person in the grave, they used to supplicate as follows: 'O Allah! Protect him from Shaitaan, the Rejected'."

Hazrat ibn Abi Shayba (radi Allahu anhu), the illustrious teacher of the two most famous Scholars of Prophetic Tradition, namely, Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim, states:ARABIC"It is considered Mustahab (desirable) that when the person is being buried, one should recite, 'In the Name of Allah, in the Path of Allah, in the religion of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), O Allah! Save him from the torment of the grave, from the punishment of the Fire and from the mischief of the Shaitaan, the Rejected'."

Let us now for a moment recount what we have read. We will see that it is an act of Sunnat to adopt means of eradicating the presence of the dreaded Shaitaan. We have seen in previous passages that the Takbeer, the Tasbih and supplications have all to be utilised to achieve this result. Certainly, we come to realise that all means that are instrumental in achieving this result are permissable. If this be the case, and without doubt it is, then how can we say that it is not permissable to recite the Azaan at one's graveside when we have explained the great effect it has in eradicating the very presence of Shaitaan. We can clearly state that not only will it destroy his presence, but it will also assist the person in answering the three crucial questions.

PROOF NO. 6

In the great books of Abu Dawud, Baihaqi and Haakim are narrated the words of the third Caliph of Islam, Hazrat Uthman bin Affan (radi Allahu anhu). He narrates:ARABIC"When the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) (and those around him) had completed the burial of the deceased, he would stay a while at the grave side (and addressing us) he would say, 'Seek forgiveness for your brother and plead for him so that he may remain firm when questioned, and indeed he will be questioned'."

Let us now inspect another Prophetic action to see whether the concept of pleading for the forgiveness of the deceased holds any basis or not.

Saeed ibn Mansoor (rahmatullahi alaih) in his Sunan narrates the words of the great Companion, Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (radi Allahu anhu), who states,ARABIC"When the person was buried, and the grave made presentable, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used to stand for a while at the graveside and supplicate in the following manner, 'O Allah! Our friend in certainly Your guest. He has turned his back to the world. O Allah! Let his tongue be true at the time of questioning and let him not be faced with those difficulties within the grave which he has no power to defend against'."

We have already, through this proof and the one preceding it, clearly proven that it is certainly an act of Sunnat to stand at the graveside of a Muslim and plead for his forgiveness. Let us nevertheless continue with our argument.

It has been stated on the legal authority of the great books of Jurisprudence like "Fathul Qadeer", "Bahrur Raa'iq", "Fatawa Alamgiri", etc. that the act of standing while at the graveside and supplicating for the deceased is an act of Sunnat. In other words, the act of Du'a has been classified as Sunnat and we know that the Azaan is also a Du'a.

The great Scholar of Jurisprudence, Mulla Ali Qari (rahmatullahi alaih), in his commentary of Mishkaat says: ARABIC"Every Du'a is the Zikr (of the Almighty Allah) and every Zikr is a Du'a."

To substantiate this, let us quote a Hadith of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). It is stated that once the beloved Companions where reciting the Takbeer (Allahu Akbar) extremely aloud. (Fearing for their external health), the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) advised them,ARABIC"Have mercy upon yourselves, indeed you are not making Du'a in front of One Who is deaf and blind, rather you are making Du'a in front of One Who is All-Hearing and All-Knowing."

We see from this Hadith that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has clearly termed the recitation of the Allahu Akbar as a Du'a, and it is this very word which is found in the Azaan. The Azaan, therefore, now becomes a Du'a, and when it is, as it definitely is, then how can any person say that it is not permissable to recite the Azaan at a person's graveside when we have already proven to you through authentic sources that to recite the Du'a at a Muslims grave is an act of Sunnat!

PROOF NO. 7

Now that we have clarified that it is absolutely an act of Sunnat to make a Du'a for the deceased, let us inspect what the great Scholars have to say. The great Scholars of Islam have stated that among the ethics of the Du'a is that before each Du'a is performed, one should perform some good deed. The great Imam Shamsudeen al-Jazari (rahmatullahi alaih) said, ARABIC"Among the ethics of the Du'a is that before it is performed, one should perform some good deed."

This very tradition is also reported in the books of Abu Dawud, Nisaai, ibn Majah and ibn Habban. Do we have to remind the Muslims how great and good in fact is the very recital of the Azaan? When each and every Muslim is totally aware of it's excellence, benefit and the reward achieved by reciting it, why should it not be recited at the graveside, after which the Muslims may proceed with the Du'a for the deceased!

PROOF NO. 8

The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), explaining the times when the Du'a of a person is mostly accepted, said: ARABIC"There are two Du'as which are not refused. One is at the moment of Azaan and the other is at the beginning of Jihad." This tradition is reported in the book of Abu Dawud.

In another Prophetic statement, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated:ARABIC"When the reciter recites the Azaan, (at the moment) the Doors of Jannah are opened and the Du'a is accepted."

Need there be any more to explain this? We clearly see that at the moment of Azaan, not only is the reciter rewarded, but the Du'a after this is also accepted. Imagine the status of the Du'a made after the recital of the Azaan at the graveside! But, as we have stated earlier, there are some misled individuals whose sole aim is nothing but to rob the Muslims of this great blessing. May Allah guide them to the right path!

PROOF NO. 9

Let us now inspect the words of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to see another aspect of the benefit that can be achieved by the recitation of the Azaan. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated:ARABIC"As far as the sound of the Azaan reaches, the reciter of the Azaan is forgiven to that proportion. Upon every dry and wet object that the sound reaches, they ask for the forgiveness of the reciter of the Azaan." (Abu Dawud; Ahmed; ibn Majah; Nisaai)

We see that by this very statement of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the person reciting the Azaan is one who when he has finished the Azaan is like one who is pure of all sin. Do we have to remind the Muslim how beloved in fact is the Du'a of such an individual? When we are aware of it, why should we not ask this very person to recite the Azaan at the graveside, thereafter requesting him to perform the Du'a.

In fact, this policy of calling Azaan by a person is assured of forgiveness to recite a Du'a is nothing else but following the Prophetic command. Let us see what the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has said: ARABIC"When you meet a returning Haaji, you should greet and meet him before he enters his house. You should request him to perform a Du'a for you, for he is indeed one who has been forgiven."

We now ask you, O Muslims, if at the graveside of any Muslim we request that a Muslim should recite the Azaan knowing fully well that he will be forgiven as the indication has been given to us from the very Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) himself, thereafter we ask him to supplicate and make Du'a for the deceased Muslim, how, we ask you, can this act be non-permissable? May Allah guide those to the straight path whose sole object it is to mislead the Muslims and to rob them of great spiritual blessings.

PROOF NO. 10

Indeed we have already proved to you that Azaan is among the remembrance (Zikrullah) of the Almighty Allah. We shall now state the Prophetic statement clearly describing how immensely beneficial is the Zikr of Allah. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated: ARABIC"Nothing is more supreme than saving one from the Wrath of Almighty Allah than His Zikr (remembrance)." (Ahmed)

It has already been stated that wherever the Azaan is recited, that place is safe from the Punishment of Allah for the duration of the entire day. From this injunction, we clearly see that if we recite the Azaan at a Muslim's grave we are doing nothing but ensuring that the place is free from the Wrath of Allah for the entire day. We will also be instrumental in assisting a fellow Muslim. Need we say the great benefit to be achieved by doing so?

The great Jurist, Mulla Ali Qaari (rahmatullahi alaih), in his commentary of Sahih Bukhari, after comprehensively describing the many benefits and advantages to be achieved by reciting the Quran and other Zikrs of Allah at the grave of a Muslim, clarifies further by saying, ARABIC"All types of Zikrullah certainly assist the deceased Muslim within the grave."

Imam Badrudeen Ani (rahmatullahi alaih) in his commentary of Sahih Bukhari further clarifies this point. He states: ARABIC"Among the considerations for the deceased person are (among others) that the Muslims should gather at his graveside, they should recite the Holy Quran and also busy themselves in the Zikr (remembrance) of the Almighty Allah. These actions are in fact a great gain to the deceased Muslim."

After stating these excerpts and clearly proving that the Azaan is also among the Zikrs of Almighty Allah, what is there, we ask you, restricting us from reciting the Azaan at a Muslim's graveside?

PROOF NO. 11

We know also that when reciting the Azaan we are also in the process of remembering the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). We are also aware the tremendous blessings to be achieved by remembering Allah's beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). For indeed we know that to remember the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is but to remember his Creator. The great Scholars ibn Ata and Imam Qaazi Ayaaz (radi Allahu anhuma) explains the Quranic verse:ARABIC "And raised high the esteem in which you (O Muhammad) are held." (Sura Inshirah: Verse 4)

They explain this verse as follows: ARABIC"I (Allah) have made you (O Muhammad) a remembrance among my remembrance. Indeed, he who remembers you (O Muhammad) remembers Me."

Let us now see the condition of those who remember the Almighty Allah. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, ARABIC"The Angels of Allah surround them. The Mercy of Allah engulfs them and peace and serenity descends upon them."

We should also remember that when remembering any pious slave of the Almighty Allah, it becomes a means of receiving Allah's Mercy. The great Saint, Hazrat Sufyaan bin Ainiya (rahmatullahi alaih) clarifies this point. He states:ARABIC"With the remembrance of the pious, the Mercy of Allah descends."

Let us logically inspect the great status of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and we will immediately realize the immense advantages achieved in the recitation of the Azaan at the graveside. Abu Jaffar bin Hamdaan, quoting Abu Omaro bin Majia (radi Allahu anhuma) states: ARABIC"Indeed, the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the head of the Pious."

Now that we have seen that he is certainly the head of the Pious and with the remembrance of the pious the Mercy of Almighty Allah descends, we can imagine the Mercy that will descend when he is mentioned in the Azaan, for his name is quite clearly uttered. Yet, unfortunately, we see that there are some misled individuals who hope to rob the Muslims of this great benefit!

PROOF NO. 12

In is indeed stated in many Traditions of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that the person in the grave, as in a new house, feels imprisoned, experiences extreme fear and anxiety. Need we ask for more when we know of the great comfort that is to be achieved by the remembrance of the Almighty Allah by reciting the Azaan which is is indeed a form of His remembrance.

Almighty Allah quite clearly certifies this fact in the Holy Quran. He states: ARABIC"Indeed in the Remembrance of Almighty Allah do hearts find peace." (Sura Ra'ad: Verse 28)

The following Tradition will clearly explain the peace that is to be found in the recitation of the Azaan. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) explains: ARABIC"When Hazrat Adam (alaihis salaam) descended upon Hind (India), he experienced extreme anxiety. At this stage, Hazrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) arrived (and to dispel the anxiety) he recited the Azaan."

We ask you, O Muslims, if we recite the Azaan at the graveside of a brother Muslim knowing full well that he will experience peace and hope, will we not be instrumental in helping a fellow Muslim? Need we explain the great benefit that is to be achieved by helping a brother Muslim? The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has said: ARABIC"The Almighty Allah assists the slave as long as he (the slave) assists his fellow brother (Muslim)." (Abu Dawud; Muslim; Tirmidhi)

The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) further clarifies the excellence of helping a brother Muslim. He states: ARABIC"He, who (is in the process) of helping his fellow Muslim brother, Almighty Allah will certainly help him in his need.He who lessens a fellow Muslim brother's problem, in it's place Almighty Allah will on the Day of Judgement lessen one problem he possesses." (Bukhari; Muslim)

PROOF NO. 13

Let us see now see what other benefits the recitation of the Azaan blesses us with.

In the book, "Masnadul Firdous", Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) narrates:ARABIC"The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) saw me in a state of sadness and anxiety, he remarked, 'O Ali ibn abi Taalib! I find you in a state of sadness, therefore, command a member of your household to recite in your ear the Azaan, for verily, the Azaan eradicates sorrow'."

We should also remember that the great scholars have stated about this Prophetic statement. They have clarified: ARABIC"We have certainly experimented with this and found it to be as exact as this." (Mirqaat)

We ask you, should we not bring joy to the person within the grave when we know that the recitation of the Azaan brings joy to a Muslim? Need we also remind Muslims how beloved is this action of bringing joy to a Muslim and how lofty this act is considered with the Almighty Allah? Let us quote a Prophetic statement to substantiate this action which is so loved by the Almighty Allah: ARABIC"Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated that, 'Indeed, the most beloved action with Almighty Allah after the Fard (compulsory) deeds, is to make a Muslim happy and joyous." (Tabraani)

PROOF NO. 14

Almighty Allah explains the importance of praising him. In the Holy Quran, He says:ARABIC"O you who believe! Celebrate the Praises of Allah and do this often." (Sura Ahzab: Verse 41)

Again clarifying this great position to be allocated to the praising of the Almighty Allah, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has said, ARABIC"Celebrate the Praises of Almighty Allah so much so that the people begin to think you are insane." (Ahmed)

We see clearly that it is absolutely compulsory and extremely beneficial to continuously recite the Praises of the Almighty Allah. We also know that, without doubt, the Azaan is among the Praises of the Almighty Allah. Need we recount the great benefit to be achieved by being involved in the Praise of the Almighty Allah! If this be the status of the action, ponder upon the Sawaab and blessing that will be achieved by reciting the Azaan at a Muslim's graveside!

PROOF NO. 15

Let us now see what are some of the benefits to be achieved by being involved in Islamic activities at the graveside of a fellow Muslim.

Imam Abu Bakr Zakaria Nuwi (rahmatullahi alaih), in his commentary of the great book, Sahih Muslim, states:ARABIC"It is certainly considered Mustahab (desirable) that when the deceased has been buried, one should sit awhile at his graveside, as much as that time within which a camel could be slain and it's meat divided. The people sitting around should busy themselves with the recital of the Holy Quran and they should also supplicate (make Du'a) for the deceased Muslim. They should busy themselves also with giving one another good advice and also narrate stories of the Pious slaves of the Almighty Allah."

These are, with the Help of Almighty Allah, some of the proofs that this servant of Islam (Imam Ahmed Raza) has put forward to substantiate the action of reciting the Azaan at the graveside of a fellow Muslim. May Almighty Allah reward those great Scholars who spent so much and sacrificed so much to combine and analyse these proofs.

SUMMARY

To summarise, let us mention in point form, the benefits to be achieved by reciting the Azaan at the graveside, it's benefit to the reciter and to those who are listening, especially to the deceased Muslim:

The person is protected from the evil or dread of the grave,

He is protected from the Fire of Hell,

The reciter helps the person in answering the questions of Munkar and Nakeer.

The person is protected from the punishment of the grave,

Since the Azaan mentions the name of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) it becomes a reason for the descending of the Mercy of Almighty Allah for the deceased,

The recital eradicates fear and sorrow,

The recital is a means of bringing joy to a fellow Muslim,

It is also a means of fulfilling the beloved Sunnat of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam),

It is a means of Praising the Almighty Allah,

It is a means of making the Du'a which the Ahadith of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has mentioned as Ibaadah (worship).
All Praise is due to Almighty Allah. Indeed it is surprising that those who prohibit this wonderful deed of reciting the Azaan are doing nothing but robbing the Muslims of all the above mentioned benefits. As a matter of fact if we do recite the Azaan at the graveside of a brother Muslim we are doing nothing but practising the blessed words of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) wherein he has clearly stated: ARABIC"You should as much as you can be of benefit to your brother Muslim."

Those individuals who say that the Azaan should only be recited at the time of Salaah are absolutely wrong. On numerous ocassions within the Shari'ah it has been seen that it is considered Mustahab (desirable) to recite the Azaan when a child is born, when one is sad, anxious, etc. At no place has it been mentioned that the Azaan should not be recited at the graveside of a fellow Muslim.

May the Almighty Allah give us the strength to follow rightfully His beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the rightfully guided Companions, the Blessed Family and the Pious of this Ummah. Aameen.

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Mubarak ho app ne Eid ka chand daikh lia…
Chand Raat Mubarak…

Laylat-Ul-Qadr
What A Night !!
Wake One Another !!
No Night Could Be Better,
And No Gift Could Be Better Than A Guide,
For The Journey Of Life !!
It Is Recommended To Spend,
A Part Of The Nights In Prayers..
“Seekers, Winners, Sleepers, Losers”
Lailatul Qadr Mubarak..!!

Ramadan Iftar,
A glass of Care,
A plate of Love,
A spoon of Peace,
A fork of Truth and,
A bowl of Duas,
Mix with spices of Quraan,
Enjoy this Iftar.
Happy Ramadan!

Eid is coming soon so I wish you a very happy Eid to all who celebrating!
May this special day brings peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone.
EID MUBARAK

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How to perform Eid-ul-Fitr Namaz and Nawafil Namaz (Salat) on day of Eid-ul-Fitr

Steps for Performing Eid-ul-Fitr Namaz

There are six extra Takbeers in Eid Namaz
Three before Qira’at (recitation) and after Takbeer-e-Tahrima in the first Rak’at and
Three after Qira’at in the second Rakat and before the Takbeer for Ruku.

Eid Ul Fitr Namaz ki Niyat (English)

Niyat ki maine 2 rakat namaz Wajib Eid Ul Fitr ki, Zahid 6 Takbiro ke, Muh Kaaba shareef ki taraf, Picha is Imam ke, Allah o Akbar 

Follow the below steps:

1) Make intention for Eid-ul-Fitr for two Rakats Wajib as above and then lift your hands up to your ears and say ‘Allahu Akbar’ and then fold them below the navel as normal.

2) Now pray ‘Sana’ and then say Allahu Akbar and lift your hands up to your ears and release them and again lift your hands and say Allahu Akbar and release them again and then lift your hands again and say Allahu Akbar and then fold them.

3) This means fold your hands after the first and fourth Takbeer and in the second and third Takbeers release your hands. The best way to remember is that if the Imam shall recite after the Takbeer then fold your hands and when he shall not recite (after a Takbeer) release your hands and hang them on the side.

4) After folding your hands after the fourth Takbeer the Imam will silently recite ‘A’udhubillah’ and ‘Bismillah’ and then he will pray Surah al-Fatiha (‘Alhamd Sharif’) and a Surat loudly and then go into Ruku and Sijdah and (thus,) complete one Rak’at (unit).

5) Then in the second Rak’at the Imam will first pray the Alhamdu and a Surat then lift your hands to your ears and say Allahu Akbar and release them; and do not fold them and repeat this twice. Therefore a total of three times the Takbeer shall be said. On the fourth time say Allahu Akbar and without lifting your hands go into Ruku.

ईद उल फ़ित्र नमाज़ की नियत और तरीका 

नियत की मैंने 2 रकात नमाज़ वाजिब ईद उल फितर की, जाहिद 6 तकबीरो के, मुह काबा शरीफ की तराफ, पिचा इमाम के, अल्लाह ओ अकबर

ईद उल फ़ित्र नमाज़ का तरीका

1) ईद-उल-फितर के लिए ऊपर की तरह दो रकात नमाज़ वजीब का इरादा करें और फिर अपने हाथों को अपने कानों तक उठाएं और 'अल्लाहु अकबर' कहें और फिर उन्हें नाभि के नीचे सामान्य रूप से बांधें।

2) अब 'सना' (सुभानकाल्लाहुम्मा) पड़ें और फिर अल्लाहु अकबर कहें और अपने हाथों को अपने कानों तक उठाएं और उन्हें छोड़ दें और फिर से अपने हाथों को उठाएं और अल्लाहु अकबर कहें और उन्हें फिर से छोड़ दें और फिर अपने हाथों को उठाएं और अल्लाहु अकबर कहें और फिर उन्हें बांधें।

3) इसका मतलब है कि पहली और चौथी तकबीर के बाद अपने हाथ जोड़ लें और दूसरे और तीसरे तकबीर में हाथ छोड़ दें। याद रखने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका यह है कि अगर तकबीर के बाद इमाम पढ़े तो अपने हाथ जोड़ लें और जब वह (तकबीर के बाद) न पढ़े तो अपने हाथों को छोड़ दें और उन्हें किनारे पर लटका दें।

4) चौथे तकबीर के बाद हाथ जोड़कर इमाम चुपचाप 'औदुबिल्लाह' और 'बिस्मिल्लाह' पढ़ेंगे और फिर सूरह अल-फातिहा ('अल्हमद शरीफ') और एक सूरत को जोर से पढ़ेंगे और फिर रुकू और सिजदा में जाएंगे। और (इस प्रकार,) एक रकअत (इकाई) को पूरा करें।

5) फिर दूसरी रकअत में इमाम पहले अल्हम्दु और सूरत की नमाज़ अदा करेंगे फिर अपने हाथों को अपने कानों तक उठाएँगे और अल्लाहु अकबर कहेंगे और उन्हें छोड़ देंगे; और उन्हें फोल्ड न करें और इसे दो बार दोहराएं। इसलिए कुल तीन बार तकबीर कहा जाएगा। चौथी बार अल्लाहु अकबर बोलो और बिना हाथ उठाए रुकू में जाओ।

नमाज़ के बाद क़ुत्बा होगा फिर दुआ और सलाम होग।  दुआ की गुज़ारिश

Nawafil Namaz (Salat and Dua) in on day of Eid-ul-Fitr Namaz

8 Rakats (4 Salams)

On the first day of Shawwal (Day of Eid) after Zuhr Namaz in Afternoon Pray 8 Rakats with 4 salam. In Each Rakat,  Read Sureh Fatiha once and Sureh Iqla 25 times.

After Salam Read  Subhan Allah 70 Times, Astagfirullah 70 times and below Darood sharif 70 times

Allahumma salli-ala muhammadin nabiyil ummiyi wa-ala alaihi wa ashabihi wa barik wa sallam 

Rewards: Allah will grants 70 wishes in this world and 70 wishes on the judgement day and the doors of Rehmat will be opened for him.  Insha Allah

Remember in your Dua

Eid Namaz for Women

It is not permissible for females to perform the Eidain prayers, as there shall be mixing between the men and the women in the Eidgah (place where the Eid prayer is performed). This is why it is not permissible for females to go to the Masajid to perform salaah with congregation; whether they go in day or at night; whether for Jum’ah or for Eidain; whether they are old or young. [This has been stated in Tanwir al-Absar and al-Durr al-Mukhtar Page 114]

Yes, however, before Zawal women can perform the 2 or 4 rak’ats Chasht (Salatud Duha) prayer at home, after the Eidain prayer has finished. [Bahar-e-Shari’at – Vol. 1, Chapter 4, Page 94]

3. If only the women have their own congregation for salaah, then this is also not permissible, as the congregation held by women between themselves (to perform salaah) is not allowed, in fact it is strictly disliked (Makruh-e-Tehrimi). [This has been stated in Fatawa-e-’Alamgiri Vol. 1 Page 80, also in al-Durr al-Mukhtar Page 77]

4. Even if women pray the Eidain prayer on their own, then this is also not permissible as it is a condition to establish the Eidain prayer that it is performed with a congregation. Yes! Women should pray the nafl (supererogatory) salaah on that day; at home, on their own. Insha’Allah they shall receive the blessings and rewards of that day.

SUREHS TO BE READ IN NAMAZ

SANA

SubhanakALLAHumma Wa Bi’hamdika Wa Tabaara Kasmukaa, Wa Ta’ala Jaddukaa Wa La Ilaaha Ghairuk

SURAH AL-FATIHA
Alhamdul lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen
Ar rahma nir-raheem
Maliki yawmid-deen
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een
Ihdinas siratal mustaqeem
Siratal Lazeena an'amta 'alayhim
Ghai-ril maghdubi 'alayhim
Walad dal-leen. Ameen.

SURAH AL-IKHLAS
Qul huwal lahu ahad.
Allah hus-Samad.
Lam yalid walam yulad.
Walam yakul-lahu Kufuwan ahad.

SUREH QADR
Innaa Anzalnaahu Fee Lailatil Qadr
Wa Maa Adraaka Ma Lailatul Qadr
Lailatul Qadri Khairum Min Alfee Shahr
Tanaz Zalul Malaa-ikatu War Roohu Feeha Bi Izni-rab Bihim Min Kulli Amr
Salaamun Hiya Hattaa Mat La'il Fajr

SUREH NASR
Iza Jaa-a Nas Rullahi Walfath
Wa Ra-aitan Naasa Yadkhuloona Fee Deenil Laahi Afwajah
Fa Sab Bih Bihamdi Rabbika Was Taghfir, Innahu Kaana Tawwaaba

AYTAL KURSI
Allahu laaa ilaaha illaa huwal haiyul qai-yoom; laa taakhuzuhoo sinatunw wa laa nawm; lahoo maa fissamaawaati wa maa fil ard; man zallazee yashfa'u indahooo illaa be iznih; ya'lamu maa baina aideehim wa maa khalfahum; wa laa yuheetoona beshai 'immin 'ilmihee illa be maa shaaaa; wasi'a kursiyyuhus samaa waati wal arda wa la ya'ooduho hifzuhumaa; wa huwal aliyyul 'azeem

اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لاَ تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلاَ نَوْمٌ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الأَرْضِ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلاَ يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلاَّ بِمَا شَاءَ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاو ;َاتِ وَالأَرْضَ وَلاَ يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ

ATTAHIYAT
AttahiyyaatuLillahi Was Salawatu Wattayyibatu
Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhannabi 'yu 'Warahmatullahi Wabarka'tuhu
Assalamu Alaina Wa'ala'Ibadillahis Saa'liheen
Ash'had'u'un La ilahaillallahu
Wa Ash'hadu Anna MuhammadunAbd'uhu Wa Rasooluhu

DAROOD-E-IBRAHIM
Allahumma Salleh Ala Sayyidina Muhammadin Wa'ala' Aale Sayyidina Muhammadin Kama Sallaiyta Ala Sayyidina Ibraheema Wa' Ala Aale Sayyidina Ibraheema InnakaHameedum Majeed -Allahumma Baarak Ala Sayyidina Muhammadin Wa' Ala Aale Sayyidina Muhammadin Kama Baarakta Ala Sayyidina Ibraheem Wa' Ala Aale Sayyidina Ibraheema Innaka Hameedum Majeed

Then Read the below Dua
Allahumag Firii Wali Wale Dayya Wal Ustaad'e Wal Jamee'il Mu'mineena Wal Mu'meenat Wal Muslimeena Wal MuslimatAI'Ahya'eMinhum Wal Amwaat'e Innaka MujeebudDa'waatBirahmatikaYa Ar'hamarr'ahimeen' 

or pray another Dua-e-Ma'soor or pray 
'Allahumma Rabbana Aatina Fid DuniyaHasanatawWafil Akhirati Hasanataw Wa QinaAzaabanNaar' 

DUA QUNOOT (READ IN 3RD RAKAT OF WITR IN ISHA)
Allah humma inna nast'eenuka wa nastaghfiruka
wa nu'minu bika wa natawak-kalu 'alayka wa nuthne 'alayk-al khayr.
Wa nashkuruka wa laaa nakfuruka wa nakhla'u wa natruku man-y yafjuruka.
Allah humma iyyaka na'budu wa laka nusal-lee
wa nasjudu wa ilayka nas'a wa nahfidu wa narju rahmataka

wa nakhsha 'azabaka inna 'azabaka bil kuf-fari mulhiq.

A FEW MASA’IL REGARDING EID SALAAH (EID NAMAZ FAQS)

1. If the Imam forgets to recite the extra Takbirs in the first rak’ah and if he remembers after reciting surah Al-Fatihah, he should recite the extra Takbir and repeat surah Al-Fatihah.

2. If a person joins the Eid salaah after the Imam has completed the extra Takbirs then he should recite the Takbir of Tahrimah and immediately, the additional Takbirs, dropping the hands between the first two additional Takbirs and clasping them after the third, making sure that the hands are raised to the ears on each Takbir.

3. Since the condition of Eid salaah is the formation of a jama’ah, a person who missed Eid salaah is unable to perform the salaah on his own. There is no Qadha for Eid salaah.

4. A person who joins the Eid salaah after the Imam has already recited the Eid Takbir should recite the Takbir immediately upon entering the salaah. However, if he enters the salaah when the Imam is about to go into Ruku and he (the late-comer) fears that he will not be able to join the Imam in the Ruku if he stands and recites the Takbir, then he should instead recite the Takbir in the Ruku, and forgo the tasbih of the Ruku but, while reciting the Takbir in Ruku the hands should not be raised as is done when reciting the Takbir when in Qiyam (the standing posture of salaah). If the Imam emerges from the Ruku and the latecomer has not yet completed the recitation of his Takbir which he had missed then he should leave off the balance of the Takbir and join the Imam. In this case the balance of the Takbir which he could not complete are waived.


5. If someone missed a Rak’ah of the Eid Salaah, he should fulfil it as follows: After the Imam completes the salaah, he (the one who missed the Rak’ah) should rise and perform one Raka’h on his own, reciting Qira’ah (Surah Al-Fatiha plus a Surah) first, followed by the Takbirs. The rest of the Rak’ah is then completed as usual.

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REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR FITRAH

Allah's Name (we) begin with, The Compassionate Most Merciful

As Salaatu Was Salaamu Alaika Ya Rasool'Allah
صلٰى الله عليه و سلم

REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR FITRAH

Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah and Haakim have reported from Ibn Ab’bas radi Allahu anhu that Rasoolullah Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam stipulated the Zakaat-ul-Fitr, (i.e. Fitrah) so that the fasts may be purified from shameless and vulgar words and so that the needy (Miskeen) may be fed.

Dailmi, Khateeb and Ibn Asaakir report from Anas radi Allahu anhu that Rasoolullah Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam said, ‘the fasts of a servant remains suspended between the skies and the earth, until he does not discharge the Sadaqa e Fitr.’

Law:  For Sadaqa e Fitr to become Waajib, fasting is not conditional.  If one did not fast due to some valid reason, or due to travelling, or due to an illness, or old-age or (Allah Forbid) if he left out the fast without a valid reason, then in all the said cases, the Sadaqa e Fitr is still Waajib.  [Raddul Muhtar]

Law:  If a person paid the Fitrah of his wife and his Baaligh children without their permission, it will be counted as being discharged, on condition that the children are from his Ay’yal.  In other words, the provisions etc. of those children are his responsibility.  Otherwise, it will not be regarded as discharged if he does so, on behalf of his children without their permission.  If the wife paid the Fitrah of her husband without his authority, it will not be discharged.  [Alamgiri vol.1 pg.193, Raddul Muhtar vol.2 pg.102/103 etc]

MASLAK E AALA HAZRAT
ZINDA BAAD!

Sag e Mufti e Azam

Muhammad Afthab Cassim Qaadiri Razvi Noori

Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre, Durban, South Africa

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Namaz (Salat and Dua) and Fasting in Shawwal Month

Fasting the Six Days of Shawwal

Fasting six days of Shawwal from second day of Shawwal month has lots of Blessings and immense reward. These six days fastings are Sunnah, not wajib.

The person who fasts these six days will rewarded with the rewards of fastings for 1000 fast. Fire will be haram for this person and his ammal (judgement day report) will be filled with immense rewards.

Its not compulsory that a person has to keep the six fasts continuously. He can keep it as per his convenience but it must be done in the same month of Shawwal.

 Namaz (Salat and Dua) in Shawwal Month

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1) 4 Rakats (2 Salams)

In the first night (After Isha Namaz) of Shawwal month, Pray 4 Rakats with 2 Salams. 
In every Rakat, read Sureh Fatiha once and Sureh Iqlas 21 times.

Rewards: Allah will open doors of Janah (Heaven)for this person and close the doors of Jahanam (Hell)

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2) 4 Rakats (2 Salams)

In the first night (After Isha Namaz) of Shawwal month, Pray 4 Rakats with 2 Salams. 
In every Rakat, read Sureh Fatiha once and Sureh Iqlas, Sureh Falaq and Sureh Naas 3 times.

After Salam Read 3rd Third Kalma (Tamjeed) 70 times given below and repent for his sins in dua

Subhanallahi Wal Hamdulillahi Wa Laa ilaha illal Laho Wallahooakbar. Wala Haola Wala Quwwata illa billahil AliYil Azeem. 

Rewards: Allah will forgive his sins and his repentance will be accepted. Insha Allah

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3) 8 Rakats (4 Salams) | Namaz on Eid Ul Fitr

On the first day of Shawwal (Day of Eid) after Zuhr Namaz in Afternoon Pray 8 Rakats with 4 salam. In Each Rakat,  Read Sureh Fatiha once and Sureh Iqla 25 times.

After Salam Read  Subhan Allah 70 Times, Astagfirullah 70 times and below Darood sharif 70 times

Allahumma salli-ala muhammadin nabiyil ummiyi wa-ala alaihi wa ashabihi wa barik wa sallam 

Rewards: Allah will grants 70 wishes in this world and 70 wishes on the judgement day and the doors of Rehmat will be opened for him.  Insha Allah

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Hadiths on Shawwal Fasting (Roza)

1) Sayyiduna Ayyub (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said,

“Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days from Shawwal it is as if they fasted the entire year.” [Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah; Ahmad transmitted it from Jabir, Muntaqa]

2) Sayyiduna Thawban (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said,


“Whoever fasts Ramadan, and then six days after Eid, it is an entire year. Whoever does a good deed shall have ten times its reward.” [Ibn Majah, Muntaqa]

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Nafil Namaz in Hindi (Shawwal Namaz Hindi Mein)

shawwal namaz in hindi

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The Meanings of the Salat (Prayer) with English Translation

Arabic Transliteration	English Translation
"Subhana Kal-lah hum-ma wabi hamdika wata-bara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghyruka.”	"Glory be to you oh Allah, and Praise. Blessed be Your name and exalted be Your majesty. There is no god but You"
“A'udhu bil-lahi minash Shayta-nir-rajeem”	"I seek Allah's shelter from Satan, the condemned"
"Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem”	"In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful."
"Alhamdul lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen Ar rahma nir-raheem Maliki yawmid-deen Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een Ihdinas siratal mustaqeem Siratal Ladheena an'amta 'alayhim Ghai-ril maghdubi 'alayhim Walad dal-leen. (Ameen)"	"Praise be to Allah, the Sustainer of the Worlds; Most Gracious, Most Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgment. Only you do we worship, and only your help we seek Show us the straight way The way of those whom you bestowed your Grace, Those whose (portion) is not wrath And who go not astray."
"Sub-hana Rabbi-al 'azeem"	“Glorified is my Lord, the Almighty”
"Sami 'allah hu liman hamida.	"Allah listens to him who praises Him"
"Rab-bana lakal hamd"	"Our Lord, praise be for you only”
"Allah u Akbar"	"Allah is the greatest"
“Sub-hana Rabbi yal a'la”	“Glory to Allah, the Exalted"
"At-tahiy-yatu lil-lahi was sala-watu wat-tay yibatu. As-salamu 'alayka ay-yuhan-nabiy-yu wa rahma tullahi wa bara-katuhu As-salamu 'alayna wa'ala 'ibadil-la his-sali-heen”	"All our salutations are for Allah, and prayers, and good deeds. Peace, mercy and blessing of Allah be on you, O Prophet. May peace be upon us and on the devout slaves of Allah.”
“Ash hadu al-la ilaha il-lal lahu wa ash hadu an-na Muhammadan 'ab-duhu wa rasuluh.”	“I testify that there is no god but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is His slave and messenger".
"Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin, Kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema Wa'ala ahli Ibraheema innaka Hameedum Majeed Allah humma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin, Kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema Wa 'ala ahli Ibraheema innaka Hameedum Majeed.”	"Oh Allah send your Mercy on Muhammad and his posterity as you sent Your mercy on Abraham and his posterity. You are the Most Praised, The Most Glorious. Oh Allah, send your Blessings on Muhammad and his posterity as you have blessed Abraham and his posterity. You are the Most praised, The Most Glorious".
“Rubbana ‘atayna fi dunya hasanatuh, wa fil akheratay hasanatuh, wa qina a'zaban nar.”	Our Lord, grant us the good of this world and of the Hereafter and save us from the torture of the Fire
"As-salamu 'alaykum wa rah-matul lah".	"Peace and mercy of Allah be on you".

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Prophet ( Peace be upon him) loved the short but comprehensive, meaningful supplications

Aishah (R) says that the Prophet ( Peace be upon him)  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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Prophet ( Peace be upon him)  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.) (Muslim)

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Abu Bakr (R) said: "I once asked the Prophet ( Peace be upon him)  to teach me a supplication which I should recite in my Prayer. Thereupon the Prophet ( Peace be upon him)  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.)" (Bukhari & Muslim)

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The Prophet ( Peace be upon him)  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.) (Muslim)

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Importance and Merits of Jumma Prayer (Friday prayers)

Jumma day is a Blessed Day, a day on which Hazrath Adam alayhis 'salam was born and so the Blessed day is know as Eid-ul-Momineen.

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala honoured Islam there with and gave glory to the Muslims. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says: when there is azan for the prayer on the Jumma day, run towards rememberence of ME and give up buy and sale. The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has made compulsory on you on this day of mine and in this place of mine. The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: if a man loses three Jumas without any excuse, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala puts a seal in his mind. In another narration : He throws Islam on his back.

There are seven conditions for a salaat to be corrected.

1-Niyyat (intention)
2-Tahrima (To say Allah Akbar)
3-Qiyam (Standing)
4-Qiraat (Recitation of Quran by mouth gently)
5-Ruku (To bow)
6-Sajda (Prostration)
7-Qai'da-e- Akhira (Last sitting)

NIYYAT (intention) is made while saying the takbir at the beggining. It is permissible to make niyyat before that, too.

(I) To make niyyat for salaat means to intend in the heart to perform a particular Salaat - Its name, time, qibla, to wish to follow the imam (when performing salaat in jama'at) etc. Such as saying, "I pray two rakat (or as many required for that time) Fard (if its Fard or say Sunnat if its Sunnat or say Wajib if its Wajib or Say Nafil if its Nafil) of Fajr (or whichever Salaat it is) for Allah Ta'ala and facing towards the Ka'aba."

(ii) Knowledge only, that is, knowing what is to be done will not be niyyat.

(iii) The niyyat made after the takbir of beginning is not correct and that salaat is not acceptable.

(iv) When making niyyat for prayers that are fard or wajib, it is necessary to know which fard or wajib they are. For example, it is necessary to know the name of the fard and to say for instance, "To perform today's early afternoon prayer (Zuhr)," or, the time's fard." When performing the salaat of Eid or witr, it is necessary to think of its being wajib and its name.

(v) It is good (mustahab) but not necessary to make niyyat for the number of rak'ats (cycles).

(vi) When performing a sunnat the niyyat "To perform salaat will suffice."

(vii) When beginning to worship, saying orally only is not called niyyat. Worships done without niyyat are not acceptable in all four Madhhabs (Hanfi, Shaafi, Maliki and Hambali). Thus niyyat is done from the heart.

TAHRIMA
means to say "Allahu Akbar"

When beginning salaat it is Fard to say Tahrima. No other word to replace it is acceptable. If the takbir is said too long, like AAllah (with AA instead of one A) in the beginning or Akbaar (with aa instead of one a) at the end, salaat will not be accepted. If 'Takbir' is said before the Imam, salaat will not have started.

QIYAM means to stand.

(I) When standing, the two feet must be four finger's width apart from each other.

(ii) In Fards,Wajibs and in the sunnat of Fajr salaat Qiyam is Fard. It means a person who is healthy but performs the above mentioned salaat while sitting, is not acceptable, He must perform all of the mentioned Salaats with qiyam for his salaat to be accepted.

(iii) He who is too ill to stand should perform salaat sitting, and if too ill to sit he should lie down on his back and performs it with his head (by moving,nodding his head,etc,). A pillow must be put under his head so that his face will be towards the qibla instead of towards the sky. He bends his knees, so that he will not stretch his legs towards the qibla.

(iii) As qirat is wajib to recite Surah Fatiha and to also recite a sura or three ayats in every rak'at of sunnats and of witr prayer and in the first two rak'ats of the fard.

(iv) In the fard (prayers of salaat that are obligatory), it is wajib to say the Fatiha and the other sura at the two first rak'ats. Additionally, it is wajib to say Surah Fatiha before the sura. Furthermore, it is wajib to say the fatiha once in every rak'at. If one of these five wajibs is forgotten, it is necessary to make sajda-e-sahw.

(v) In the third and the fourth rak'ats of the fard, it is sunnat for the Imam as well as for a person who performs salaat individually to say the Fatiha. [Ibni Abidin shami, p 343].

(vi) A settled (resident) person who follows a traveling one stands up when the imam makes the salam after the second rak'at,and performs two more rak'ats,but he does not make the qirat. That is, he does not say the Fatiha or the other sura. He does not say any prayer as if he were praying salaat behind the imam.

(vii) In every prayer of salaat except Friday prayer and Eid prayer, it is sunnat for the imam that the sura he says in the first rak'at (after the Fatiha) be twice as long as the one he says in the second rak'at.

(viii) It is makruh to say a sura in the second rak'at three ayats longer than the sura said in the first rak'at.It is always wajib to read the suras or ayats from the Qur'an.

(xi) A person who is too ill to stand, or feels dizzy or has a headache or toothache or pain in some other part of his body or can not control wind or bleeding when he stands should perform salaat sitting.

QIRAT: Means to read (recite) by mouth gently. Reading gently means to read only as loud as can hear yourself. (I) The recitation is called Jahri, that is, loud if its heard by people who stand on each side of the recitor. (ii) It is fard to say an ayat (verse) of the Quran while in Qiyam (standing) in every Rakat and it must be in the order as they are written in the Quran. For example one cannot recite Surah Naas in first rakaat and Surah Ikhlas in second.

RUKU: After the sura you bend for Ruku whilst saying takbir. (I) In ruku men open their fingers and put them on their knees. They keep their back and head leveled in ruku. Also the arms and legs must be straight and then you say, "Subhana Rabbiyel Azeem" at least thrice. (ii) If the imam raises his head before you have said it three times you must raise your head too.  You must not wait to complete the recitation thrice. In Ruku women do not open their fingers, they do not keep their head and back level, nor their arms and legs straight.

It is sunnat, for the imam as well as a person who is performing salaat alone, to say 'Sami Allahu liman hamidah' while straightening up from Ruku. The Jama'at does not say it. Right after saying it (if praying alone) or upon hearing the imam recite it (if with jama'at), you must say 'Rab'bana lakal hamd', and stand upright. Then, saying takbir (Allahu Akbar) start to kneel down for the Sajdah. First place the right knee and then the left knee, followed by the right and then left hand on the floor. Finally, the nose and the forehead bones are placed put on ground.

SAJDAH

(prostration)

(i) In Sajdah, fingers must be closed (no gap in between fingers), pointing towards the qibla in line with the ears, and the head must be between hands. It is fard to put the forehead on something clean, such a clean stone, clean ground, clean wood or clean cloth and it is wajib to put the nose down too. It is not permissible to put only the nose on the ground without a good excuse. It is makruh to put only the forehead on the ground. Thr nose should be pressured enough so that the bone of nose feel the ground, its very important to keep in account when perfoming salat on a soft carpet.

(ii) In sajda, you say, 'Subhana Rabbiyal A'la' at least thrice.

(iii) It is fard to put two feet or at least one finger of any foot on the ground. If both the feet are not placed on ground, salaat will be annulled and not be accepted.

(iv) It is sunnat to bend the toes and turn them towards the qibla. (v) Men must keep their arms and thighs away from their abdomen.

(vi) Sajda must be done on the ground on condition that you will press on them until you feel their hardness, that is until your forehead cannot move downward any more. Same applies for the nose. Special precaution is required on this issue when peroforming salat on a carpet.

(vii) It is written in 'Halabi': "When going into sajda it is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to pull up the skirts of your loose long robe or your trousers, and it is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to fold them before beginning salaat. It is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to perform salaat with folded sleeves, cuffs or skirt." Special attention is needed on this issue for the people of India and Pakistan who wear Shalwar and Kurta. If pulled or folded one must repeat the Salat.

(viii) It is Makruh to perform salaat with a bare head because of laziness or without realizing the importance of performing salaat with a covered head. For, not to cover one's head means to disobey the ayat: "Take your ornamented clothes and cover yourself for salaat!"

(xi) It is sunnat to wrap a turban (Imama) around the head whether in white or black color as Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam used these colours or any other color.

(x) Allama Ibne Abidin Shami Rehmatullahi Ta'ala Alaih said, "Direction towards qibla is fard for salaat. That is, salaat is performed by turning towards the direction of the Ka'aba. Salaat is performed for Allah. Sajda is done for Allah Ta'ala only, not for the Ka'aba. One who makes sajdah for the Ka'aba becomes a disbeliever."

QAI'DA-I-AKHIRA:
Means sitting in the last rak'at. it is fard to sit as long as it takes to say the Athiyyat, "Atthayyato Lillahe Wassalawato Wat Tayyebato Assalamu Alaika Ayyohan Nabiyo Wa Rehmatullahe Wa Barakatoh Assalamu Alaina Wa Ala Ibadillahis Sualaiheen Ashadu An La ilaah illal Laho Wa Ashadu Anna Mohammadan Abdohoo Wa Rasooloohoo" When sitting, men put their left foot flat on the ground with it toes pointing towards the right. They sit on this foot. The right foot should be upright, with the toes touching the ground and bent and pointing towards the qibla.

NOTE 1: Women sit by Tawarruk. That is, they sit with their buttocks on the ground. Their thighs should be close to each other. Their feet should jut out from the right.

NOTE 2: When you reach at Ashadu An La raise your index finger of your right hand upward facing about 45 degrees by closing the fist, and drop it back and spread the hand to its original position at illal Laho.

KHUROOJ BI SUN'EEHI:
To signify the completion of prayer by word or action. It means to finish out prayer by saying or doing something. Salaat is completed by saying, "Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rehmatullah" First by moving head towards right and saying it, then towards left and saying it.

PRAYER AFTER THE SALAAT:
(i) It is mustahab (good) for the imam to turn right or left or towards the jama'at.

(ii) It is stated in a hadith, 'If a person says, "Astaghfirullah Al'azim-il-llazi La ilaha illa Huw-al-hayy-ul-qayyuma Wa Atubu ilayh", after every prayer of salaat, all his sins will be forgiven.

(iii) Imam and the followers raise their hands as high as their chest and pray (Dua) for themselves and for all muslims. A hadith declares, 'Prayers (Dua) sent after the five daily fard will be accepted.' (Tirmidhi). But the prayers (Dua) must be done with a vigilant heart. Not with fingers turned towards the qibla, arms not opened apart in the right-left direction, arms too close to each other, too far forward etc.

(iv) While saying Dua, the fact is that it is mustahab (good) to say salaat and salaam upon RasoolAllah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam),

(v) After making your Prayers (Dua), it is sunnat to rub the hands gently on the face.

The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: Hazrath Gibriel alayhis 'salam came to me with a clean mirror in his hand and said: This is Juma. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has made it obligatory on you, so that it may be a festival for you and after you for your followers. I Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said : what good there is for us in it? He said: You have got an suspicious time in it. If a man seeks anything to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala at this time, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has promised that He will give it to him. If he deprived of that, many aditional things are given to him in that connection. If anyone wants to save himself from any evil on that day, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala saves him from a greater calamity or a like calamity which has been decreed on him. Jumma day is the best day to us and we shall call it in the Resurrection day as the day of grace. I Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam asked him: what object is there in the calling it as the day of grace? He said: Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has made a valley in the paradise made of white musk. When the Jumma day comes, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala descends on His Throne in Illyyin and sheds His Lusture and they look on towards His august face. The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: The sun rose for the first time on the best Jumma day and Hazrat Adam alayhis 'salam was created on that day. He entered Paradise first on that day and he was thrown in to this world on that day and his pensance was accepted on that day. He Died on this day and Resurrection will take place on this day. This day is a day of blessing of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. The heavens and the angels have been given names on this day.

There is Hadis-e-shareef that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala will release six lacs of men from Hell on this day. The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: when the Jumma day is safe, all the days remain safe. He Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: If a man dies on the Jumma day or night, the rewards of one martyrdom are written fOR him and the punishment of grave is forgiven.

By the Grace of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala i was also given life(born) on this earth is This Day, and i pray to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala that TO make us More close to the Righteous path with His Most Righteous Men as such i be prepared for This Day. Ameem Ya Rabul Alameen.

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