Jumma Tul Wida Namaz (Ramadan Last Friday Prayers) | Alvida Jumma

Jumma Tul Wida Nafil Namaz (Ramadan Last Friday Prayers) | Alvida Jumma Namaz, Dua And Zikr, Jumma Tul Wida Nawafil

Jumma Tul Wida (Alvida Jumma) is the last Friday Prayer of the holy month of Ramadan. on this day of Jumma Tul Wida Namaz, Salaat, Dua Azkar is done. One need to thank Allah for this day and pray that we get this day and Ramadan every year.

It has a very high regards for all the Muslims around the world. This Jumma has more importance on the other Jumma Prayers

Alvida Jumma, also known as Jumma Tul Vida, is the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. It is considered one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar as it marks the end of the month of fasting and the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr festival. In this article, we will discuss the meaning of Jumma Tul Vida, the significance of Alvida Jumma, its importance, and how to celebrate it.

Jumma Tul Wida Nafil Namaz (Alvida Jumma Namaz)

1) After Jumma Namaz (Salat), Read 2 Nawafil in
a) First Rakat, read Sureh Fateha and Recite Sureh Zalzaal once, Sureh Ikhlas 10 times
b) Second Rakat, Read Sureh Fatiha and Recite Sureh Kafirun 3 times
c) After Salam Recite Darood Sharif 10 times

2) Read 2 Nawafil
a) First Rakat, read Sureh Fateha and Recite Sureh Takasur once, Sureh Ikhlas 10 times
b) Second Rakat, Read Sureh Fatiha and Recite Ayat al-Kursi 3 times and Sureh Ikhlas 25 times
c) After Salam Recite Darood Sharif 10 times

Surah for the Namaz

1) Sureh Fateha

Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem
Al hamdu lillaahi rabbil ‘alameen
Ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Maaliki yaumid Deen
Iyyaaka na’abudu wa iyyaaka nasta’een
Ihdinas siraatal mustaqeem
Siraatal ladheena an ‘amta’ alaihim
Ghairil maghduubi’ alaihim waladaaleen

2) Sureh Ikhlas

Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem
Qul huwallaahu ahad
Allahus samad
Lam yalid wa lam yuulad
Wa lamyakun lahuuu kufuwan ahad'

3) Sureh Al-Kafirun

Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem
Qul yaa ayyuhal kaafiruun
Laa ‘abudu maa t’abuduun
Walaa antum ‘aabidunna maa a’abud
Walaa ana ‘aabidun maa ‘abadttum
Walaa antum ‘aabiduuna maa a’abud
Lakum deenukum wa liya deen

4) Ayat al-Kursi

Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem
Allahu la illaha illa hu
Wal Hayyul Qayyum
La te huzuhu sinetun wala nawmun
Lahu ma fissemawati wa ma fil’ardi
Men thallathiy yeshfe’u indehu illa biznih
Ya’lemu ma beyne eydiyhim
wa ma halfehum
wa la yuhiytune
bishey’in min ilmihi
illa bima sha-a wasia kursiyyuhu semavati wal’ard
Wa la yeuduhu hifzuhuma wa hu wal aliy ul aziym

5)SURAH AL-TAKATHUR

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
Al haaku mut takathur
Hatta zurtumul-maqaabir
Kalla sawfa ta'lamoon
Thumma kalla sawfa ta'lamoon
Kalla law ta'lamoona 'ilmal yaqeen
Latara-wun nal jaheem
Thumma latara wunnaha 'ainal yaqeen
Thumma latus alunna yauma-izin 'anin na'eem

6) SURAH AL-ZILZAL

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
Izaa zul zilatil ardu zil zaalaha
Wa akh rajatil ardu athqaalaha
Wa qaalal insaanu ma laha
Yawmaa izin tuhad dithu akhbaaraha
Bi-anna rabbaka awhaa laha
Yawma iziy yas durun naasu ash tatal liyuraw a'maalahum
Famaiy ya'mal mithqala zarratin khai raiy-yarah
Wa maiy-y'amal mithqala zarratin sharraiy-yarah

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What is the meaning of Jumma Tul Vida?

Jumma Tul Vida means "the last Friday of Ramadan" in Urdu. It is also known as "Alvida Jumma" or "Goodbye Friday" because it marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This day holds a significant place in the Islamic calendar as it is believed that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) delivered his last sermon on this day.

When is Alvida Jumma celebrated?

Alvida Jumma is celebrated on the last Friday of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. 

Significance of Alvida Jumma

Alvida Jumma holds great significance for Muslims around the world. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and devotion. Muslims believe that on this day, their sins are forgiven, and they receive a new lease of life. It is a day of celebration, joy, and thanksgiving.

Importance of Alvida Jumma

Alvida Jumma is important for Muslims because it is believed that on this day, the gates of heaven are opened, and prayers are answered. Muslims offer special prayers on this day, seeking forgiveness for their sins, and asking Allah for blessings and mercy. It is also a day of charity and kindness, as Muslims are encouraged to give alms to the poor and needy.

How to celebrate Alvida Jumma

Muslims around the world celebrate Alvida Jumma by attending congregational prayers in mosques. They offer special prayers, recite the Quran, and listen to sermons. They also seek forgiveness for their sins and ask Allah for blessings and mercy. Some Muslims also fast on this day as a sign of gratitude for the blessings they have received during the holy month of Ramadan. It is also a day of charity and kindness, and Muslims are encouraged to give alms to the poor and needy.

In conclusion, Alvida Jumma, or Jumma Tul Vida, is a significant day for Muslims around the world. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr festival. It is a day of celebration, joy, and thanksgiving, and Muslims offer special prayers, seek forgiveness for their sins, and ask Allah for blessings and mercy. It is also a day of charity and kindness, and Muslims are encouraged to give alms to the poor and needy. May Allah bless us all and accept our prayers.

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Hadiths of Jumma Prayer

1) Hadrat Salman Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah has said,

لا يغتسل رجل يوم الجمعة ، ويتطهر ما استطاع من طهر ، ويدهن من دهنه ، أو يمس من طيب بيته ثم يخرج ، فلا يفرق بين اثنين ، ثم يصلى ما كتب له ، ثم ينصت إذا تكلم الإمام ، إلا غفر له ما بينه وبين الجمعة الأخرى

“If a man takes bath on Friday; purifies himself as much as he can with ablution, applies oil from his oils, or uses any available perfume in his house, then goes out and, without squeezing between two men, prays what is prescribed for him, then remains silent when the Imam speaks (delivers sermon) his (minor) sins between that time and the next Friday will be forgiven.” [Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, Page 121, Book on the Friday Prayer]

2) Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah has said,

إذا كان يوم الجمعة ، وقفت الملائكة على باب المسجد يكتبون الأول فالأول ، ومثل المهجر كمثل الذى يهدى بدنة ، ثم كالذى يهدى بقرة ، ثم كبشا ، ثم دجاجة ، ثم بيضة ، فإذا خرج الإمام طووا صحفهم ، ويستمعون الذكر

“When Friday comes, the angels stand at the door of the mosque recording the people in the order of their arrival. The parable of the first comer is like the parable of one who sends (to Makkah) a she-camel for sacrifice; the man who comes next is like the one who sends a cow for sacrifice, next a sheep, next like the one who sends a hen, next like the one who sends an egg. Then when the Imam stand up (on the Minbar/Pulpit) to deliver the sermon, they close their sheets and listen to the remembrance (sermon).” [Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, Page 127, Book on the Friday Prayer / Sahih Muslim, Vol. 1, Page 282, Book on the Friday Prayer]

3) Hadrat Samurah ibn Jundab Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah has said,

من ترك الجمعة من غير عذر فليتصدق بدينار فإن لم يجد فبنصف دينار

“Whosoever omits the Friday prayer without excuse he should give a Dinar in alms; or if he does not have (it), half a Dinar.” [Musnad Imam Ahmad, Vol. 5, Page 632 / Sunan Abi Dawud, Vol. 1, Page 151, Book on Prayer]

4) Hadrat Samurah ibn Jundub Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah has said,

احضروا الذكر وادنوا من الإمام فإن الرجل لا يزال يتباعد حتى يؤخر فى الجنة وإن دخلها

“Be present at the sermon (delivered on Fridays) and draw near the Imam; because whoever always keeps far away will likewise, be far away (towards the back) in Paradise, even though he will enter it.” [Sunan Abi Dawud, Vol. 1, Page 158, Book on Prayer]

5) Hadrat Ibn ‘Umar Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah has said,

إذا نعس أحدكم يوم الجمعة فليتحول من مجلسه ذلك

“When any of you dozes (in the Masjid) during the Friday prayer, he should change his place (if possible).” [Sunan Tirmidhi, Vol. 1, Page 115, Chapters on the Friday Prayer]

6) Hadrat Anas Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that

إذا اشتد البرد بكر بالصلاة ، وإذا اشتد الحر أبرد بالصلاة ، يعنى الجمعة

When it was very cold, the Holy Prophet used to observe the prayer early; and when it was very hot, he used to delay the prayer till it was cooler. This refers to the Friday prayer. [Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, Page 124, Book on the Friday Prayer]

Important Notes on Friday Prayers

1. All those who listen to the mu’azzin calling out the Adhan for the Friday prayers in front of the Imam, should not reply to his words. This is a more preventative ruling. [Fatawa-e-Radawiyyah]

It has been stated in al-Durr al-Mukhtar [Page 57]:

One should not reply with the tongue, to the words of the Adhan called in front of the imam, prior to the Khutba (sermon).

In Radd al-Muhtar Vol. 1 Page 575 it has been stated:

It is makruh (disliked) to reply to the (words of the) Adhan at such a time.

2. On hearing the Adhan for the Khutba, when the mu’azzin calls out the Blessed Name of the Holy Prophet, then it is best not to kiss ones thumbs at that time. The Durud Sharif (invoking blessings) on the Messenger of Allah should also be recited from the heart; not from the tongue, as remaining silent in this particular time is Fard (obligatory). This rule only applies to the adhan for the khutba, otherwise in the other adhans one should kiss their thumbs, place them on their eyes as this is Mustahab. [Fatawa-e-Radawiyyah]

In Radd al-Muhtar Vol. 1 Page 575, it has been stated:

The more favoured opinion is to invoke blessings (send durud) upon the Holy prophet from one’s heart (and to recite anything from the tongue).
3. To read the khutba in any language other than Arabic or to amalgamate another language with the khutba read in Arabic is disliked (makruh) and against the sunnat that has been transmitted from our pious predecessors. [Fatawa-e-Radawiyyah, Bahar-e-Shari’at]

4. Some people lift their hands in the time that is between the two khutbas delivered by the Imam. This should not be done, as it is necessary to remain silent throughout and in between the two khutbas. [Bahar-e-Shari’at – Vol. 1 Chapter 4 Page 90-91]

5. It is not permissible to establish the Friday Prayer in villages. However, if people do pray it, then one should not prevent them. [Fatawa-e-Radawiyyah]

6. Because the Friday Prayer is not allowed in the villages (and in some countries), the Zohar (Mid-Noon prayer) is still fard upon them, though they may have prayed the Friday Prayer. Hence, it is obligatory that one prays the 4 Rakahs fardh salaah for Zohar if one has prayed the Friday Prayer in villages or places where the Friday Prayer cannot be established due to reasons as explained by the Shari’ah.

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Comparison of Zakat and Income tax

WHAT DOES QURAN SAY ABOUT ZAKAT: 

Give the news of bitter very torment to those who save their property and money, and do not give their Zakaat to the poor amongst Muslims (9:34)


HADITH SHARIF: “Protect your property against harm by paying Zakaat.”

★ Zakaat is paid on total saving.
IT is paid on annual income + total saving (except savings under section 80(c))

★ No Zakaat is paid on daily, monthly, yearly expenses.
IT is paid on daily, monthly, yearly expenses as state tax, sales tax, central tax, VAT etc

★ Zakaat is paid on Rs 30,000 or more if saved from an year.
IT is paid on total income should be paid even if there’s no savings or balance is zero or negative

★ Zakaat is one fortieth (1:40) of total savings.
Whereas IT is 10% up to 5 lakhs & 20% up to 10 lakhs. (Leaving standard deduction 2, 00,000)

For a savings of Rs 3 lakhs Zakaat is 7,500.
But IT for 3 lakhs is 30,000

★ Zakaat is not applicable on a person whose debt is more than savings but ther’s no excuse for for IT

★ Zakaat is paid on Lands that are used for business purpose.
Whereas no IT for real estate owners who own land valuing millions of rupees.

Interesting Point to Note:

> We pay tax in the name of VAT, Sales tax,  Commercial tax, central tax, Luxury tax, etc in our daily life expenditure .......

> Later in the year end we pay income tax on all our expenditure for which we paid the VAT, Sales tax,  Commercial tax, central tax, Luxury tax....


This means
→income tax on VAT,
→Income tax on sales tax,
→Income tax on commercial tax..
etc.,

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Beautiful Duas from the Quran

Read the Beautiful Dua from Quran for everyday life

For pious children:

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ

رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ

Rabbi habli milladunka zurriyatan tayyibatan innaka sameeud dua.

Rabbi laa tazarni fardan wa anta khair al wariseen

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For the one who is afraid :
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّاب��ُ
Rabbana laa tuzigh qulubana ba'da iz hadaytana wa hablana milladunka rahmah innaka antal wahhab

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Do you want shahada?say this Duaa:
رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا بِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ وَاتَّبَعْنَا الرَّسُولَ فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ 
Rabbana aamanna bima anzalta wa ittaba'nar rasula faktubna ma'ash shahideen

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Overwhelmed by life's problems? Say this Duaa:
حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ 
Hasbiyallahu laa ilaha illa hua alayhi tawakkaltu wa hua rabbul arshil azeem

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If you want yourself and your children to be regular in their salaat:
رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلاةِ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ 
Rabbijalni muqeem as salaata wa man zurriyati rabbana wa taqabbal dua

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If you want your spouse and children to be Khair for you :
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا 
Rabbana hablana min azwajina wa zurriyatina qurrata a'yunin wa ja'alna lil muttaqeena imama

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A blessed home:
رَبِّ أَنْزِلْنِي مُنْزَلًا مُبَارَكًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْمُنْزِلِين��َ
Rabbi anzalni munzalan mubarakan wa Anta khair al munzileen

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Keep the shaitaan away from you:
رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ 
Rabbi a'uzubika min hamazaatish shayadin wa a'uzubika rabbi an yahdurun

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Afraid of the torment of the hell fire:
رَبَّنَا اصْرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا 
Rabbanasrif anna azaaba jahannama inna azaabaha kaana gharama

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If you are afraid Allah may not accept your good deeds:
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ 
Rabbana takabbal minna innaka antas sameeul aleem

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If you are sad, complain to none other than Allah:
إنما أَشْكُو بَثِّي وَحُزْنِي إِلَى اللَّه 
Innama ashku bassi wa huzni ilalaah

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What is Zakat, Sadaka and Fitra

What is Zakat, Sadaka and Fitra

What is #Zakat, #Sadaka and #Fitra

Zakat is Farz (Compulsory) on all muslims who is Maal e Nisaab and has Seven and a Half Tola (7 1/2) of  Gold or Fifty Two and a Half Tola (52.5) of Silver. The one who rejects it is a Infidel (Kaafir) those who do not give Zakat are wrongdoers and worthy of punishment. According to Shariat, Zakat is defined as from your goods to take one part for Allah which has been fixed by Shariat and to make a Muslim poor person the owner of it.

Conditions when Zakat would become necessary

1. To be a Muslim 

2. To be an adult 

3. To be sane 

4. To be free (i.e. not a slave) 

5. To be the owner of goods above Nisaab (threshold-where Zakat would become necessary)

6. To be a complete owner of the goods 

7. To be free from any sort of loan 

8. To be free from any goods which are regarded as basic necessities of living 

9. The good have a value which will increase 

10. For a year to pass 

How much Zakat should be given ?

When you have enough gold or silver that goes above the Nisaab then one fortieth is given, i.e. 2.5%. Whether it be in it's original form or in the form of coins or something has been made out of it (such as jewellery, utensils, watch etc.) then Zakat is necessary on it. For example if you have 88 grammes of gold then 2.25 grammes of Zakat is necessary or if you have 620 grammes of silver then 15.75 grammes of silver is necessary for Zakat [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Bahar e Shariat]

Who can accept Zakat or Given Zakat: 

1. Faqir - poor person 

2. Misqueen - Beggar 3 Aamil (Designated Person) 

3. Aamil (Designated Person) 

4. Riqab - Slave 

5. Gharim - Person in debt 

6. Fee-Sabeelillah - Spent in the path of Allah 

7. Abn-isabeel - Traveller 

It is better when giving Zakat, Sadaqa etc. that it should be given to your own brothers and sisters, then to their children, then to your paternal uncles and aunts and then to their children, then to your maternal uncles and aunts and then to their children and then to people living in your home village or town [Johra, Alamgiri etc.]. It is quoted in the Hadith Sharif that Allah Ta'ala does not accept those people's Sadaqat whose relatives are in need of it and they give the money to others [Radd-ul-Mohtar].

SADAQA AND FITRA 

The Holy Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam has stated that ' a servant's fast remains stuck between the earth and sky until he gives Sadaqa-e-Fitra [Delami, Khateeb, Ibn-e-AsaakarJ.

Sadqah is wajib on a person who is maal-E-Nisaab and must give Sadqa-e-Fitr for himself and for his children, as long as the children are not the owner of Nisaab themselves and if they are then the Sadqa for them will have to be given from their goods. It is Wajib to give Sadqa of a mental child even when they reach adulthood upon the father as long as the child is not the owner of Nisaab themselves, and if they are the owner of Nisaab then the Sadqa will be given from their goods [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Radd-ul-Mohtar].

Quantity of Sadqa-e-Fitr 

The quantity of Sadqa-e-Fitr is half a Sa'a of wheat or it's flour or instead of this half a Sa'a of it's mixture with barley, or one Sa'a of dates or raisins or barley or it's flour or instead of this one Sa'a of it's mixture [Hidaya, Durr-e-Mukhtar, Alamgiri etc.}. Rule: It is better to give the flour of wheat or barley rather than the grains and it is better than that to give the monetary value, whether you give the value of wheat, barley or dates. However, during a price war or famine it is better to give the goods than money. If money is given for bad wheat then subsidise the rest of the money with the money of good wheat [Radd-ul-Mohtar]. 

What is weight of a Sa 'a 

After great study and analysis it is suggested that the price at present (however, this can increase) two pounds and fifty pence (£2.50) The price of half a Sa'a is one pound and twenty five pence (£1.25). One Sa'a is four pounds and six and a half ounces (4lb, 6.5ozl and half a Sa'a is two pounds and three and a quarter ounces (2lb 3 25 ozi For the sake of ease it is better to give four and a half pounds of (4 5lb) barley or dates or two and a quarter pounds (2.25lb) of wheat for each person as Sadqa-e-Fitr. 

Who should be given Sadqa-e-Fitr ? 

The same people qualify for giving Sadqa-e-Fitr as those who qualify for giving Zakat to except for an Aamil An Aamil can be given Zakat but not Sadqa-e-Fitr [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Radd-ul-Mohtar]. 

Important Points on Sadaqa-e-Fitr:

1. Sadaqa-e-Fitr is Wajib upon such a person who owns assets, which equal the value of the Nisab. Such individuals should give Sadaqa-e-Fitr on their behalf and on behalf of their children, if they do not own assets equal to the value of Nisab. Yes, however, if the children do own assets which are equal to or more than the Nisab limit, then the Sadaqa-e-Fitr shall be given from their own wealth. [al-Durr al-Mukhtar, Bahar-e-Shari’at] 

2. The owner of Nisab in the ruling as regards Sadaqa-e-Fitr is such a person who has 7 ½ Tola gold (93 grammes 312 milligrammes,) or 52 ½ Tola silver (653 grammes 184 milligrammes), or their equivalent value in money or any other form of asset.  Or, one owns business or non-business stock equivalent to that value, and these goods are additional to the basic necessities of living (Hajat-e-Asliyyah).

3. For the Sadaqa-e-Fitr to become Wajib it is not necessary that one has fasted. Therefore, if anyone did not fast due to any excuse valid in the eyes of the Islamic Law; such as one is a musafir (travelling to a destination which is at a distance of approximately 57 ½ miles or 92 kilometres), or is ill such that his illness shall become worse if he fasts, or because of weakness caused by old age, or – Allah forbid! – one did not keep the fasts due to any non-valid reason, then the Sadaqa-e-Fitr is still Wajib upon the person. [Radd al-Muhtar – Vol. 2 Page 76 and Bahar-e-Shari’at]

4. If the father is so poor (that he cannot give his own Sadaqa-e-Fitr let alone on behalf of his children,) or has passed away, then it is Wajib on the grandfather to give Sadaqa-e-Fitr on behalf of his grandchildren. [al-Durr al-Mukhtar]

5. If one wants to give anything besides wheat, barley, dates or raisins; for example, rice, millet or any other linseed, then the price of 1 sa’ of wheat or ½ sa’ of barley should be taken into consideration.

6. In terms of weight, one Sa’ is four pounds, six and a half ounces (4lb 6.5 oz) and half a Sa’ is two pounds, three and a quarter ounces (2lb 3.25 oz).

7. It is Mustahab (act of great reward) to give the Sadaqa-e-Fitr on the morning of Eid day (after the beginning time for Fajr), before going to the Eidgah to perform the Eid prayer. [Fatawa-e-‘Alamgiri – Vol. 1, Page 180]

8. It is permissible to give Sadaqa-e-Fitr prior to the month of Ramadan or in Ramadan before the day of Eid. [Fatawa-e-‘Alamgiri – Vol. 1 Page 179 and al-Durr al-Mukhtar]

Hadiths on Sadaqa-e-Fitr:

I. Hadrat ibn 'Umar said, “The Prophet made incumbent on every male or female, free man or slave, young or old, the payment of one Sa' of dates or barley as Sadaqat-ul-Fitr. The Messenger of Allah commanded that this sadaqah be paid before one goes to perform the Eid prayer.” [Sahih Bukhari - Book on Zakah, Volume 1, Page 204]

II. Hadrat Hasan said: Hadrat Ibn Abbas preached the people towards the end of Ramadan, standing on the pulpit (in the masjid) of al-Basrah. He said: “Bring forth the sadaqah relating to your fast.” The people, as it were, could not understand. “Which of the people of Medina are present here? Stand for your brethren, and teach them, for they do not know” said Hadrat ibn ‘Abbas. He further added: “The Messenger of Allah prescribed this sadaqah as one sa' of dried dates or barley, or half a sa' of wheat payable by every freeman or slave, male or female, young or old.” When Hadrat Ali came (to Basrah), he found that the price had come down. He said: “Allah has given prosperity to you, so give one sa' of everything (as sadaqah).” [Sunan Abi Dawood - Book on Zakah, Volume 1, page 229]

III. Hadrat ‘Abdullah ibn Tha’laba or Tha’laba ibn ‘Abdullah (narrator cannot recall exactly what the name was) ibn Abu Saghir, who narrates from his father that the Messenger of Allah said, “One sa' of wheat is enough from every two; young or old; freeman or slave; male or female. Those of you who are rich will be purified by Allah, and those of you who are poor will have more than they gave returned by Him to them.” [Sunan Abi Dawood - Book on Zakah, Volume 1, Page 228]

IV. Hadrat ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas reported that the Messenger of Allah prescribed Sadqatul Fitr, so that the fasts (kept throughout the month of Ramadan) may be purified from any falsehood, wrongdoing or evil talk, and (at the same time) it shall assist to feed the poor and the needy. [Sunan Abi Dawood - Book on Zakah, Volume 1, Page 227]

V. Hadrat ‘Amr ibn Shu’aib reports from his father, who reports from his grandfather that the Holy Prophet sent a person that he calls out loud in the streets of Makkah al-Mukarramah that Sadaqat ul Fitr is Wajib (necessary) upon every muslim male or female; freeman or a slave; young or old. [Sunan Tirmidhi - Book on Zakah, Volume 1, Page 146]

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Wadi us Salaam - The World's Largest Graveyard (cemetery) in An Najaf, Iraq

Wadi us Salaam, An Najaf, Iraq with Asma ul Husna (99 Names of Allah)

Wadi us-Salaam - The World's Largest Graveyard (cemetery)in the holy city of An Najaf, Iraq. This cemetery where 7000 Prophets (Ambiya Alaihi Salam) are buried.

Entrance of  Wadi ul Salaam

This cemetery is across 1485.5 acres and is a grave yard to millions of people from Prophet Hud Alaihi Salam, Prophet Saleh Alaihi Salam to Hazrat Ali Radi alaha Anhu, the 4th khalifa after Prophet Muhammad Sallahu Alaihi Wa Salam, Maqam of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, Maqam of Saheb al-Asr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, Imam Al-Mahdi Alaihi Wa Salam, Mosalla of Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin)

Wadi us-Salaam meaning "Valley of Peace".

This video is with asmaul husna. Asma ul husna are the 99 names of Allah.

The city of the dead stretches for up to 10 km along the valley. It's also the only cemetery in the world where the process of burial is still continuing today since more than 1,400 years.

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Map of An Najaf in Iraq

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