Guidelines
Worship in Ramadaan
Advice by Imam Haddaad
“Awraad (Litanies) have no benefit except with continuity and
presence of the heart and being conscious of Allah جل جلاله. Excessive
Awraad done with haste, no proper intention, lack of presence of
the heart, have only minimal benefits. However, they are not
completely bereft of benefit and protection against evil, if Allah جل جلاله so
wills”.1 O Believers, make your intention solely for the sake of Allah
.and be consistent ,جل جلاله feel it in your hearts, be conscious of Allah , جل جلاله
Hujjatul Islam, Imam Muhammad Al-Ghazzali mentions a
beautiful parable of consistency in Zikr (remembrance of Allah جل جلاله).
He said: “If water is thrown over a rock at one given time, nothing
happens. But, if a container of water is suspended over the rock
and a hole is made at the bottom of the container, the water will drip
onto the rock. And, if water is constantly poured into the container,
after a while, it will erode and penetrate a hole into the rock”. Make
your lips moist with the Zikr of Allah جل جلاله and His Habib صلى الله عليه وسلم, ensure their
presence in your heart, this will cause your hearts to be penetrated
and effected by their remembrance. We are living in trying times,
where the Houses of Allah جل جلاله are closed due to the new virus
effecting mankind. But, the worship of Allah جل جلاله never stops. We are
given an opportunity of making our homes resonate with the Zikr of
Allah جل جلاله and the praise of the Habib صلى الله عليه وسلم. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said: “Take control
1 Here ends the advice of Imam Haddaad لها هنع ضر ل . ي
of your tongue, let your home be spacious for you, and weep over
your sins”.2 So, be content in your homes, and fill the void by
remembering Allah جل جلاله and His Habib صلى الله عليه وسلم.
These Awraad are short and do not require much time. Be
consistent in their recitation and feel the effects of its recitation in
your lives.
2 Imam Tirmidhi لها هنع ضر ل .said the Hadith is sound ي
The Prayer of the Night
(Salat Al-Tahajjud)
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah reports that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said: “The best prayers after the obligatory prayers is the night
prayer.”3 Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah reports that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
was asked, “What prayer is most virtuous, after the obligatory
prayers?” Sayyiduna Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم answered: “Prayer in the
depths of the night”.4 Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Al-Baheeli narrates that the Messenger
said: “Hold fast to the night prayer, for it was the way of the صلى الله عليه وسلم
righteous before you, a way of drawing closer to Allah جل جلاله, an
expiation for wrong deeds, and a shield from sin”.5 So, stand up for Salah in the depths of the night and worship Allah
and you will find your supplications being ,جل جلاله and cry onto Him جل جلاله
answered and light entering your lives. O Believers, when you get up, clean your mouth using the
Miswaak,6 then make the following Du‟ah.
“All praise is to Allah, who gave us life after having taken it from us
and to Him is our resurrection”.
3 Sahih Muslim
4 Muslim, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah.
5 Tirmidhi and in some other narrations, there is an addition: “It repels sickness from the body”.
6 A natural toothbrush made from the Salvadora Persica Tree (Arak Tree).
Thereafter, make a proper Wudu, ensuring that all compulsory and recommended acts be done in the proper manner. • The minimum number of rakats is 2.7 • Its recommended amount is 8 rakats, as this was the general
practice of the Messenger 8.
• To lengthen the recitation is more superior than a large number of rakats.9 • Supplications made after Tahajjud are answered by Allah . It is also recommended that when we get up for performing Tahajjud, we supplicate to Allah by reciting the Du‟ah of the
Messenger .
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رك “.أ و ال إل ه غ
as صلى الله عليه وسلمand send salawaat upon the Habib جل جلاله Supplicate to Allah much
as possible. Remember, the one closest to the Messenger on the day of Resurrection, is the one who sent salawaat upon the most. صلى الله عليه وسلم
Him صلى الله عليه وسلم.
7 As quoted in Fat‟hul Qadeer.
8 As quoted in Fat‟hul Qadeer.
9 Radd Al-Mukhtaar
.
After the performance of Tahajjud, one can either get some
rest or await the entry time of Salatul Fajr.
Salatul Fajr
before جل جلالهAfter the performance of Salatul Fajr, remember
Allah you get up from your place.10
Recommended Du‟ahs to be made at this time.
م ع الع ل هو السم اء و ال ف السم رض و يء ف األ
(3 Times)
ات او مدتصبحون فالسم ل هاحل ن و ح سون و *ت رض مل األ ج و خر رون و تظه ن جون *ت ذ لك تخر ك ا و وته ب عد م ح و ي ن احل ت م امل
10 This is from the Sunnah of Sayyid Al-Aalameen صلى الله عليه وسلم
It is recommended to recite at this time the beautiful names of
Allah and thereafter, supplicate to Allah.
After recitation, it is recommended to spend time with your family,
giving them some advice, teaching them about love for Allah جل جلاله
and the Habib صلى الله عليه وسلم, teaching them the Sirah of the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Take some rest, and thereafter recite from the Qur‟an what you are
able to.
Salat Al-Dhuhr
After the performance of Dhuhr Salaah , the following Zikr is
recommended.
سبحا ن اهلل
(33 Times)
مد هلل ا حل
(33 Times)
ا كب ر ا هلل
(33 Times)
ر ق د ء هو ع لى كل ش مد و ل ه احل ك و
Note
These four Awraad should be read after every Salat.
This should be followed by recitation of the Qur‟an and sending
Salawat upon the Habib.صلى الله عليه وسلم
Salatul Asr
Sarah جل جلاله,After performance of Salatul Asr and glorifying Allah
Al-Waaqi‟ah must be recited
Thereafter, recite as much as you can from the Qur‟an. And,
send salawat upon the Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم. This should take you near to
the time of Iftaar. Du‟ah made at this time is accepted so
supplicate in the court of Allah جل جلاله for all your needs.
Iftaar and Salatul Mughrib
The following Du‟ahs should be made at the time of
breaking ones fast.
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The Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “There are three whose du‟ah is not
rejected – a just ruler, the fasting person when he breaks his
fast, and the prayer of the oppressed person. It rises above
the clouds and the gates of heaven are opened for it, and
the Lord, may He be glorified, says, „By My Glory, I will
answer you even if it is after a while.”11 Do not neglect this
time by concentrating on the food, rather follow this advice
of the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and have your Du‟ahs accepted.
After breaking your fast, perform Salatul Mughrib. Thereafter,
engage in much recitation of Salawaat upon our Rasool صلى الله عليه وسلم.
11 Ahmad and Tirmidhi.
Salatul Isha
After performing Salatul Isha, the following Awraad should
be read.
(70 Times)
Thereafter, perform Salat Al-Tarawi consisting of 20 Rakats.
Surah Sajdah and Surah Al-Mulk should be read before one
retires to bed. Sayyidah A‟isha narrates, that the
Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم before sleeping would recite the last three
Surahs of the Qur‟an, then blow on His صلى الله عليه وسلم hands and rub it
all over His صلى الله عليه وسلم body.12
How to finish the Qur‟an in one month
• An average Quran has approximately 600 pages. If you divide 600 with 30 days then that is 20 pages per day. And now divide 20 with 5 (5 Times of prayers), which becomes 4. And it will be so easy for you to Finish it!
• It means if you pray just 4 pages after every Salah (Prayer).
Then you will be able to finish it easily in this holy month. • And if you want to finish it twice, just start reciting 8 pages
after every Salah (Prayer) you offer in this holy Month!
12 Sahih Bukhari
Virtues of Salawaat upon the Habib صلى الله عليه وسلم
Habib `Abd al-Qadir al-Saqqaf (may Allah have mercy on him
and benefit us by him) said: “Whoever bestows abundant
prayers upon the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم will be guaranteed ten things:
• They will receive what they ask for, • They will die upon la ilaha illa Allah, • They will see the Prophetصلى الله عليه وسلم, • They will have felicity in this life, • Their children will be blessed, • Their provision will be made easy, • They will be protected from suffering in this life, • They will be close to the Prophetصلى الله عليه وسلم, • They will receive the greatest type of care from Allah, and • Allah and the Prophetصلى الله عليه وسلم will be pleased with them.
The following Salawaat are prescribed to be recited in abundance.
Ṣalāt an-Nurāniyyah
This Salutation is from the pole of poles, Sayyid Ahmed al-Badawi. Shaykh Ahmed as-Sawi has said, “Some have mentioned that it should be recited 7 times after each prayer, and that reciting it 100 times is equal (in reward) to reciting Dalaa‟il al-Khayraat 33 times.”
This prayer is said to be one of the greatest means of being
connected to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم in sleep and in
wakefulness. Through it one attains victory against the ego,
Shaytaan, and all other enemies. It has several other
benefits that cannot be counted or enumerated.
O Allah! send salutations, peace and blessings upon our Master
the original luminous tree, the sparkle of the صلى الله عليه وسلم,Muhammad handful
proceeding from the Divine name al-Rahman (the All Merciful),
the best of humankind, the noblest of physical forms, the mine of
Lordly secrets, the treasure-stores of the sciences of the elect; he
of the original Divine Handful, the sublime resplendence, and the
lofty rank under whose Standard all of the
Prophets shall huddle, and thus they are from him and to him. And send prayers, peace and blessings upon him and his Family and companions, by the number of what You have created, provided for, caused to die, and caused to live-until the day You resurrect those who You have caused to perish. And send abundant peace- and all praises are due to Allah , the Lord of the Worlds.
Ṣalāt al-Fāṭiḥ - The Salutation of
the Victor
This beautiful salutation has been attributed to the Arifbillah the
Imam and Shaykh Muhammad al-Bikri. Ahmed as-Sari has
mentioned that from among its benefits is that one who recites this once in their life, will not enter the fire. The one who recites it a 1000 times on a Thursday night, or Friday, or Monday, will be blessed with the sacred vision of the Prophet of Allah
O Allāh! Bless our Master Muḥammad who opened what was closed and who sealed what had gone before; he makes the truth victorious by the truth and he is the guide to Your Straight Path, and bless his Household as it befits his immense stature and splendor.
Ṣalāt al-Aali al-Qadr
Imam as-Suyuti has mentioned that whosoever is persistent with this
salutation every Thursday night, even if read only once, then the
Beloved Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم will lay him down into his grave when
he passes away
O Allah! Send blessings, prayers and peace upon our Master
Muhammad, the unlettered Prophet, the Beloved of great worth
and standing, and upon his family and companions.
Ṣalāt Imam Shafi`i
AbdAllah al-Hakam said, “I saw Imam ash-Shafi`i in my dream
and asked him, „What has Allah جل جلاله done with you?‟” he replied,
“He poured His Mercy on me, forgave me and decorated
Paradise for me, which came to me as a bride adorned with all
her ornaments and decorations for her husband. The angels
showered me with heavenly ornaments the way rose petals are
showered over the bride and groom (in the world).” I asked him,
“How did you attain this level, what did you do?” He said,
“Someone told me to recite a specific salutation, which I did.”
Recite this salutation to enter Paradise without questioning:
Oh Allah! Bestow Your Mercy and Blessings upon Muhammad
whenever he is remembered, and bestow Your Mercy and
Blessings upon Muhammad whenever he is not remembered.
Istighfaar We should seek forgiveness from Allah جل جلاله every single day.
Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “O People, turn in repentance to Allah
seeks forgiveness from Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم Muhammad) for Indeed I ,جل جلاله
over 100 times daily”. Our Habib صلى الله عليه وسلم is sinless but He صلى الله عليه وسلم is
teaching the believers the greatness of Istighfaar and how to
be a servant of Allah جل جلاله. The following are examples of
Istighfaar and we should be constant in their recitation.
Salat Al-Duha
relates that the Messenger Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah said: “Whoever
adheres to the Duha Prayer, shall have his sins صلى الله عليه وسلم forgiven, even if they
are like the foam of the sea”.13
1) Salat Al-Duha is a mid-morning recommended salat. 2) It is recommended after sunrise. The ideal time for its
performance is after a quarter of the morning has passed. 3) Based upon Ahadith, the Fuqaha have established that it is a
minimum of 2 units. Its optimum number is 4 units and its
maximum is 8 units.
13 Tirmidhi
Salat Al-Awwabeen
A recommended Salat to be performed between Mughrib and
Isha. Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Whoever prays six units of prayer
after Mughrib and does not say anything bad in between them,
will have a reward equal to the worship of twelve years”.14
These Salats are recommended to be read every day and it
was upheld by various Awliya Allah over the ages.
14 Tirmidhi.
Allah Ta’aala allow us to reap the reward of this blessed month,
forgive us our sins, guide us all and deliver us away from this global
pandemic to a better and brighter future.
Ameen.
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