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    OQURANIC AND SPIRITUAL

    SOLUTIONS

    OF DAY-TO-DAY PROBLEMS

    BY: Sayyid Ale Rasool Hasnain Mia al-Huseini

    Barkaati Marehrawi

    PUBLISHED BY

    IMAM AHMED RAZA ACADEMY

    DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA

    A BARAKAATUR RAZA PUBLICATION

    COPYRIGHT RESERVED

    Date of Publication: Rajab 1422 A.H. (October 2001)

    Number of copies: 1 500

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    odern man in general and the Muslims in particular is disturbed and confused by the attethe enemies of Islam through their literature to erode the Imaan of the Muslims especia

    aive, unschooled youth. Without the necessary knowledge and information, an unsuspectiader would fall prey to the trap set by the enemy.

    e live in times ofBlack Magic. People, through hatred or jealousy would attempt to brinardship or sufferings upon other people. In these times, out of weakness, a Muslim may robtaining help from Kufr sources. Such practices are frowned upon. All the help that a Mll need is to be found in the Holy Quran and Ahadith.

    Muslim should at all times obey all the Commandments of AllahYand His Rasool r if he o

    opes to avoid the punishment in this world and in the Hereafter. Do not regard a hardshippunishment from AllahY; but rather see it as a test of your Imaan and patience.

    his book will be of paramount importance and benefit to the Seeker of Truth and knowled it you will find possible solutions from the Holy Quran and Ahadith to solve any of your doblems.

    ay Allah Y the Most Merciful bestow upon the translator the wisdom and knowledge toontinue being of service to the Muslim community. Aameen.

    aji Nazeer Ahmad Al-Qaadiri

    reasurer Imam Ahmad Raza Academy

    1 Rajab 1422 A.H.

    9 September 2001

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    CONTENTS

    v GOOD DEEDS 5

    v OPTIONAL SALAAH 5

    v WAZAAIF TO BE READ AFTER EVERY SALAAH 6

    v QURAANIC SUPPLICATIONS 6

    v FORGIVENESS OF SINS 7

    v PROTECTION FROM PUNISHMENT IN THE GRAVE 7

    v DANGER OF LUST 7

    v OPTIONAL FASTS 7

    v RECITATION OF DAROOD SHAREEF & ISTIGHFAAR 8

    v ADAB OF RECITING THE QURAAN SHAREEF 9

    v PROTECTION FROM THE HARDSHIPS OF SAKARAAT 9

    v QUESTIONING IN THE QABAR SHAREEF 9

    v KEEPING OF THE SHAJRAH SHAREEF IN QABAR ... 10

    v PREPARATIONS TO BE MADE FOR DEATH 11

    v METHOD OF PERFORMING SOME SPECIAL SALAAH ..11

    v OBTAINING HALAAL SUSTENANCE 12

    v VISITING OF THE GRAVE 13

    v SIGNS OF THE AWLIYA 14

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    v METHOD OF MAKING ITIKHAARA 14

    v EASE FROM HARDSHIP OF THE WORLD 15

    v PROTECTION OF INTEGRITY AND HONOUR 16

    v METHODS OF OBTAINING BARAKAAH 17

    v FREEDOM OF DEBTS 17

    v PROTECTION AGAINST ALL CALAMITIES, OMENS, 18

    v PROTECTION FROM TYRANNY AND OPPRESSION 19

    v DUA BEFORE SLEEPING 19

    v DUA BEFORE COMMENCING ON A JOURNEY 20

    v PROTECTION AGAINST ENEMIES 21

    v LINEAGE 22

    v WORDS OF WISDOM 23

    v MUNAJAAT (DUA) THAT SHOULD BE RECITED AFTER EVERY SALAAH 28

    GOOD DEEDS

    uestion: What is the best method of performing good deeds and abstaining from all the

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    ohibitions of Shareeah?

    nswer: For the abstention from the prohibition of the Shareeah, one should excessively ris daily, *

    nd with great devotion, engage oneself in the Zikr ofNafi-Wa- Ithbaati.e.*nd to awaken the lazy sleeping heart. Furthermore, it is most beneficial to recite daily, mnd evening, Sura Falaq and Sura Naas.

    OPTIONAL SALAAH

    uestion: Besides the 2 Rakaah Sunnah and the 2 Rakaah Fardh of Fajr; 4 Fardh and 2 aunnah of Zohr; 4 Fardh of Asr; 3 Fardh and 2 Sunnah of Maghrib; 4 Fardh 2 Sunnah and 3Esha. That I perform, are there any other Salaah besides the five prescribed times to be

    nd what are they?

    nswer: Always be punctual in your fives times daily Faraaid and Sunnah. If times permiterform 4 Rakaah with one Salaam after Zawaal and before Zohr Salaah. It is also Mustahreferable) to perform 4 Rakaah before the Asr Salaah and Salaatul Awwabeen betweenaghrib and Esha Salaah. This Salaah consists of either 6 Rakaah or 20 Rakaah. Anotherxcellent Salaah is that of Ishraak, which is read 20 minutes after sunrise till Zawaal. Thisalaah consists of 4 Rakaah. Also Salaatul Tahajjud performed after midnight until Subh-oaadiq (dawn). This Salaah is read like Taraweeh with an option of 2 Rakaah, and Tasbee

    ter every 4 Rakaah.

    WAZAAIF TO BE READ AFTER EVERY SALAAH

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    uestion: What Tasbeeh or Wazaaif are read after the 5 daily prayer?

    nswer: After Fajr Salaah read 100 times:*time permits after Zohr, then read 55 times:

    nd if time is short, them read it 50 times. Read Tasbeeh-e-Fathima after Asr (33 timeshamdulillah, 33 times Subhaan-Allah, and 34 times Allahu Akbar). After Maghrib Salaah

    cite Kalima Tamjeed 500 times and finally after Esha Salaah, recite Darood Shareef 100mes, facing Madina Munawwara, imagining that you are in the presence of Sayyidunaasoolullah r.

    Trans. Note) Recite Darood-e-Ibrahim, as this is an excellent Darood Shareef and very ofescribed in the Hadith Shareef.

    QURAANIC SUPPLICATIONS

    uestions: What Quraanic Manajaat (supplication) is to be read?

    nswer: The Noble Mashaikh and Awliya state that all ayahs commencing with Rabbanaanajaat (supplication). They should be read day and night.

    ORGIVENESS OF SINS

    uestion: What can you prescribe for Afwo Jaraim (forgiveness of sins) and Aaqibit bil Keath with Emaan)?

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    nswer: Excessive Istighfaar (Touba) helps in forgiveness of sins and Aaqibit bil Khair. Tcitation of Ayatul Qursi and the Zikr of Kalima Tayyaba daily after every Salaah is mostfective.

    PROTECTION FROM PUNISHMENT

    IN THE GRAVE

    uestion: What is read for the protection of Azaab (punishment) in the grave?

    nswer: Recite Sura Mulk (29 para) and Sura Hameem Sajdah daily after Esha Salaah. I

    e same benefits.

    ANGER OF LUST

    uestion: How does one guard oneself from the disastrous lust of the Nafs (desire) andterference of Shaytaan, the cursed?

    nswer: Make it a good habit of reading:*xcessively at all times with 11 times Sura Falaq and Sura Naas after every Fajr and Maghr

    alaah.

    OPTIONAL FASTS

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    uestion: Besides the fasts of Ramadaan, in which other months must one observe fast?

    nswer: Besides Ramadaan-ul-Mubaarak, the 9th of Zil Hajj is very virtuous. It is said that

    ne-day fast washes away two years of sins. The fast of Yaumal Ashurah (10th Muharram)as a very great benefit. It washes away one whole year of sins. Besides these two fasts,

    unnah to observe fast on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Lunar month. These are knowsts of Ayaam-e-Baydh (day of Whiteness). Fasting in the first or last days of every month

    ustahab (preferable). Likewise, it is excellent to habitually fast on a Monday and Thursdahe fast of the 15th Shabaan (Shabb-e-Baraat); six days after Eid-ul-Fitr; the first nine daysl Hijjah are certainly of great virtue. Besides these fasts, keep as much fasts as possible,ecause there is nothing but benefits and Thawaab (rewards) for them.

    RECITATION OF DAROOD SHAREEF AND ISTIGHFAAR

    uestion: Please enlighten me about the constant recitation of Darood Shareef and Istighf

    nswer: If possible every night before sleeping, or on the eve of a Friday (i.e. Thursday nince the Islamic date changes after Maghrib Salaah), recite 100 times, the following Daroohareef: *nd if Almighty Allah Y Toufeeq is with you then recite Sayyidul Istighfaar as your dailyactice before you sleep. Sayyidul Istighfaar is recited as follows: *

    ADAB OF RECITING THE QURAAN SHAREEF

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    uestion: What is the Adab (ethics) of reciting the Quraan Shareef?

    nswer: As much as possible, try to face the Qibla when reciting the Quraan Shareef.onounce every Huroof (alphabet) correctly with Tajweed. Pay special attention to the M

    ashdeed, Fatah, Kasra, and Dammah (Zabar, Zer, and Pesh). Observe all the Waqfa (st

    hese are a few of the external ethics (Zaahir).

    he Baatin (inner) codes are also of paramount importance. Firstly, the (junior) reciter mmagine that he is in the presence of Almighty Allah Y and that Almighty Allah Y is listenins recital from a very high pedestal. For the more senior and advanced reciter, he must at whatever is being read it is conveyed directly from Almighty Allah Y.

    ROTECTION FROM THE HARDSHIPS OF SAKARAAT

    uestion: How can one save oneself from the terrible pains and hardships of SakaraatNakuni- time of death)?

    nswer: Make it a habit to recite Ayatul Qursi and Sura Iklaas daily to lessen the hardshiakaraat. Sura Mulk recited daily before going to bed is for security and freedom fromunishment of the grave. Sura Dukhaan is also prescribed for the same purpose.

    UESTIONING IN THE QABAR SHAREEF

    uestion: Can you advice or suggest of any method whereby one can build courage andonfidence to answer the questions posed to him or her in the grave by Munkar and Nakehe Angels of death)?

    nswer: Let this answer be on ones lips at all times, and also write and keep it with you e form of a Taweez):

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    KEEPING OF THE SHAJRAH SHAREEF

    IN THE QABAR

    uestions: Should one keep the Shajrah in the grave or not? If one should do so, then wthe correct procedure to adopt?

    nswer: To keep the Shajrah in the grave is an old practice of the Awliya and the Mashahere are two methods of doing this. The first method is to keep it on the Kaffan or on thest of the deceased. But the honourable and learned Fuqaha (Jurist) has objected to tecause at times the body bleeds and discharges impurities that will soil the Shajrah. The gross disrespect to the names of the Mashaikh printed or written therein. The secondethod is safe and recommended, that a recess be dug on the head side of the grave andhajrah Shareef be placed in it.

    REPARATIONS TO BE MADE FOR DEATH

    uestions: What must be done if there are signs of assurity that a sick person will die in ays time?

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    nswer: When such signs are visible, then the family should give Ghusal to the patient. not possible, then Wudu should be given. If this is also difficult, then perform Tayammr him or her. Lay the sick on the bed in a manner, that his or her face is facing towardsbla and sprinkle some attar on or around him. Do not discuss any worldly matters in hi

    er presence. Do not express grief or cry. Request all those who are very beloved or close patient (e.g. husband, wife, sons, daughters, etc) to avoid sitting in his or her presencowever, if the sick call for them then they should present themselves, but not for long

    eriods. Recite Kalima Shareef aloud in front of him or her, so that he or she may repeatou. Never order or command the sick to do so (read the Kalima) as they may refuse to their state of unconsciousness and due to the effect of hardship (of Sakaraat). This masult in the person leaving the world without Emaan (Allah forbid!). Avoid discussing the

    ardships of death and the grave with him or in his presence. Instead, speak of the infinercies and bounties of Almighty Allah Y. Speak of the Shafaat (intercession) of Sayyiduasoolullah r and of the pious and Noble Awliya Allah. Wholeheartedly, accept all instructnd wasiyat made by the dying person in these crucial moments and give him or her thessurity that they will be fulfilled. Recite Sura Yaseen, Sura Fateha, Sura Ikhlaas and oth

    erses of the Holy Quraan loudly in his presence. Keep him or her as comfortable and res possible.

    ETHOD OF PERFORMING SOME SPECIAL SALAAH

    uestion: What is the correct method of performing the following Salaah: Salaatul Istisqaain), Salaatul Kusoof (eclipse of the sun) and Salaatul Khusoof (eclipse of the moon) and alaah of Ashura?

    nswer: The method of performing Salaatul Istisqa is that the head (leader) of the villagty should lead all the Muslim to the Eid Gaah or open field for three days in succession. commended to wear old clothes and walk barefooted towards the Eid Gaah as a sign of

    umility. Do not express any signs of happiness as done in Eid Celebrations. The barefo

    urney to the Eid Gaah must be with great simplicity and humility. At the Eid Gaah or fiee Imam will lead 2 Rakaah Salaah with loud Qiraat. Then he will read the Khutba byvoking the Merciful names of Almighty Allah Y and beg for pardon of the sins of the peohile the Dua is being read, the Imam will constantly move his head to the right, left, top

    ottom. This is the Dua taught in the Hadith Shareef:

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    O*he eclipse (solar) Salaah consists of 2 Rakaah. The Imam will lead the congregation withent Qiraat. It is best to recite as much Quraan as possible in both Rakaah. Thereafter,

    ngage in Dua and Istighfaar until the eclipse is over.

    ertaining to Ashura Salaah, the Noble Mashaikh have prescribed 2 Rakaah Nafil after thas risen (approximately one to two hours after sunrise). In the first Rakaat, after Suraateha, recite Ayatul Qursi. In the second Rakaah after Sura Fateha, recite the last Ayahura Hasher. After the Salaam, recite Darood Shareef as much as possible. Other Mashaescribe 6 Rakaah by reading after Sura Fateha, Sura Wash Shams in the first Rakaat, Sna Anzalna in the second, Sura Falaq in the fifth and Sura Naas in the sixth Rakaat. Afte termination of the Salaah, go into Sajdah (prostration) and pray to Allah Y for the

    lfillment of your legitimate needs.

    BTAINING HALAAL SUSTENANCE

    uestion: How does one go about obtaining Halaal Rizk (sustenance) nowadays?

    nswer: At all times, there are 4 basic ways of obtaining Halaal Rizk, which are as follow

    Employment service with a condition where you may not be an accessory to Kufr andppression. This also includes any Haraam or forbidden transaction.

    Farming on condition that no worker is unjustly deprived of his or her rights and allansactions to be in accordance with the laws of the Shareeah.

    Trade and Commerce: here too, only those commodities of trade that are not

    ontradictory to the Shareeah. Correct weights and amounts must be considered strictlyWork of Art and Craft: this too hinges on honesty.

    ISITING OF THE GRAVE

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    uestion: Kindly explain the correct method of visiting the grave?

    nswer: When you visit the general Muslim grave-yard, then greet the dwellers of the grthe Sunnah method:

    *pproach the grave from the leg-side and face the grave at the chest with your back facingbla. Recite Sura Fateha once and Sura Ikhlaas three times. Then, make Dua for the

    eceased. When visiting the grave of a Wali, then approach the grave as if you would appm when he was physically alive. Exercise great respect and humility and approach from tet-side. Reach to the Walis chest position and sit down in the Attahiyat position, that is, face. Here, the following should be recited 21 times: *

    his is read in a Zikr pattern by striking the (Darb) on the ear. Thereafter, recite Sura Innanzalna thrice and divert the heart from all thoughts and images. Now, engage in deepediation, imagining that your heart and the heart of the Wali are together. If this stage i

    chieved, then Isha-Allah, you will achieve the Barakaah of the Wali entering your heart.

    SIGNS OF THE AWLIYA

    uestion: How does one establish whether any grave is that of a Wali or ordinary Muslim oot, and if it is known that a Wali lies there, then how is one to achieve benefits from him?

    nswer: Some Mazaars are well known and it is certain that they are of Awliya. Hence, tocedure is to be adopted when visiting them: Go to the head-side of the Mazaar and pe Shahadah finger on the grave. Recite the beginning of Sura Baqarah till Muflihoon. T

    o to the leg-side of the Mazaar and placing the Shahadah finger on the grave recite Amaasoolu till the end of the Sura. Thereafter, say the words: O Noble Wali! I plead in theivine court of Almighty AllahYfor the fulfillment of my desires. I humbly request of yoease make Dua for me to AllahY, to grant my desires. Then face the Qibla and presenour case to the Merciful Allah Y.

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    you pass by any unknown grave, and if you doubt whether it is that of a Wali or not, this is what you should do: present yourself at the grave and offer Fateha. Recite the no

    ura, Darood Shareef and Zikr (already mentioned in the previous question). Thereafterthe chest of the grave in Muraqqibah (meditation). While in Muraqqibah, if you feel

    anquility and spiritual happiness then it is certain that the grave is that of a pure and reoul. It is always wise and advisable to seek spiritual bliss and blessings from known andmous Mazaars of Awliya, rather than unknown graves.

    ETHOD OF MAKING ITIKHAARA

    uestion: What is the method of making Istikhaara?

    nswer: The easiest procedure of Istikhaara is as follows: perform Esha Salaah with fresudhu. Recite Darood Shareef 11 times with absolute concentration and devotion. Thencite the Tasmiah (Bismillah) 100 times followed by Sura Alam Nashrah 70 times. Termiis procedure with 11 Darood Shareef. Now, blow on the palms of your hand and rub th

    n your face. After completing the above-mentioned actions, make the following Dua in t

    argaah of Almighty Allah:O Allah! I seek your command in whatever I intend doing. P

    form me of your decision in my dream or through any other secret sign, whether I shoroceed or not. After the Dua read this Darood Shareef 100 times: * ASE FROM HARDSHIP OF THE WORLD

    uestion: Can you prescribe some Duas to ease or eradicate the hardships of the Duniyaworld)?

    nswer: Dua-e-Karb is most effective for this purpose. Read it when and how you desire

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    his is Dua-e-Karb: *

    he reading of Khatam-e-Khwaajegan is also a means of easing the hardships oforld. The method of reading this Khatam-e-Khwaajegan is famous and easily

    vailable. Furthermore, the Khatam of

    *so have its unique powers. This is read 1200 times with Darood Shareef 100 times at theeginning and 100 times at the end. This can be read individually or collectively.

    ROTECTION OF INTEGRITY AND HONOUR

    uestion: What can you advise me for the protection of ones integrity (Izzat) and honouAabro)?

    nswer: Read Ya Azeezu 41 times after Fajr Salaah and blow on your face. Do the sameefore visiting any officer or magistrate. Try to engrave this Glorious Name on a piece ofnd use it in a ring in place of a stone. The engraving has to be done very carefully as noelow, in the form of a Taweez:

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    O he ring them to be worn on a finger of the right hand, when visiting an officer or courtrooust be kept on the finger till the case or meeting concludes.

    METHODS OF OBTAINING BARAKAAH

    uestion: Please prescribe something for Barakaah in sustenance?

    nswer: Make it a habit of performing 4 Rakaah of Chasht Salaah. After the Salaam, go inajdah and read: Ya Wahaab (100 times). If time does not permit, then read it 50 times.ecitation of Sura Khaaf on Friday is very effective and proven for Barakaah in Rizk. Besideese, recite Sura Waaqihah daily after Maghrib and Esha Salaah. It has great benefit. The many other Wazaaif for Barakaah in Rizk. One is the deliberation of Ya Mughni. This ad 100 times after Fajr Salaah daily and if time permits, then 1000 times. The other way

    cite Sura Muzzammil 21 times daily after Esha Salaah. If 21 are not possible, then recite mes, and if this too is still difficult, then recite at least once. When you reach the ayah: * hen read 25 times * nd thereafter complete the Sura.

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    FREEDOM OF DEBTS

    uestion: Please teach me some Wazaaif to read so that I may be freed from the clutchesebts and credits?

    nswer: Recite this Dua 3 times daily after every Salaah: * PROTECTION AGAINST ALL CALAMITIES,

    OMENS, ETC.

    uestion: What is read to protect oneself from all calamities, bad omen and undesirables o

    orld?

    nswer: Read the following 33 ayahs daily after the evening Salaah:

    4 Ayahs of Sura Baqara from beginning till 3 Ayahs of Ayatul Qursi from beginning till 3Ayahs of Sura Baqara from till the end of the Sura.3 Ayahs of Sura Al Ahraaf from till 2 Ayahs of Sura Bani Israeel from

    to the end of the Sura.

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    10 Ayahs of Sura WasSaaft from the beginning to 3 Ayahs of Sura Rahmaan from to

    3 last Ayahs of Sura Hasher from

    till end of Sura.2 Ayahs of Sura Jinn from to

    you have any difficulty in finding time to read the above mentioned Ayahs, them read Ayaursi 10 times and Ya Hafeezu 2 000 times in the morning. Hizbul Bahr is also excellent Dis purpose.

    PROTECTION FROM TYRANNY AND OPPRESSION

    uestion: How can one protect oneself from the tyranny and oppression of the ruler (govend what is done to subdue him?

    nswer: When you intend to go in the presence of such a ruler or officer, then read 17 tim *nd blow on your face. Furthermore, before leaving home, sit in one place, facing the houfice of the officer and read:

    *00 time with Darood Shareef and make Dua to Allah Y to subdue him with kindness.hereafter, you may visit him. The amal of Ya Azeezu is also very potent for this cause, was been mentioned previously.

    UA BEFORE SLEEPING

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    uestion: Sometimes, while sleeping, some weird thing are experienced that create aemendous amount of fear in ones heart. What can be done in this condition?

    nswer: Before sleeping, recite Sura Falaq, Sura Naas and Ayatul Qursi once blow on youhest. It this does not help, then read: *times, and blow on the entire body. Also read this Dua before sleeping:

    *UA BEFORE COMMENCING ON A JOURNEY

    uestion: What is read before commencing on a journey?

    nswer: When you intend travelling and have done the necessary arrangements, performakaah Nafil and read the following Dua: *fter reciting the above mentioned Dua, use the Shahadah finger of the right hand and circ

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    ound your family, belongings and home while reading this Dua:

    fter reading this Hisaar clap your hands (Dastak) three times and commence your journehen you sit in your vehicle look at your self and say . If you suspect a

    ncounter or any trouble during your journey, then read Ya Hafeezu 998 times, and blow our belongings and yourself. Also recite Sura Quraish as many times as possible on the

    urney.

    ROTECTION AGAINST ENEMIES

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    uestion: What is to be read as protection from your enemies?

    nswer: The following Dua is read for the protection from evil of enemies:*here are no limits or time or condition of Wadu to read this Dua. While reading, visualize nemy in your heart and imagine that you are throwing a stone at his chest. Besides the aentioned Dua, Sura Lahab and Sura Feel have been said to have the same impact.

    LINEAGE

    uestion: What is the meaning of Hasab-o-Nasab and Sharaafat-o-Najaabat?

    nswer: Hasab is that family integrity and honour that has manifested in 7 generationsspectfully, e.g. a person whose seven generations were kings or high ranking officials ofngdoms, or whose 7 generations were Mashaikh, Awliya and Ulema.

    asab is the families excellence that has never changed for generations, e.g. descendentsayyiduna Imam Hassan t or Imam Hussein t, a Sayyid, a Hashmite, a Quraish, Ibraahimarooqi etc.

    ome people have Hasab but no Nasab e.g. Taymooriya or Mogul (king and kingdoms),ajppot family, physicians, descendents of Imam Abu Hanifa t, etc. Some people have N

    ut no Hasab, a Sayyid whose 4 generations before him had no Masha ikh, Ulema or Kingenerally Sharaafat-o-Najaabat (Nobility and Integrity) refers to the prestige or status ofasab.

    .B. Hadrat Sayyid Ishaaq Hassan Sharar Mahrerwit recorded the above dialo

    n Sunday 24th Shawwal-al-Muharram 1304 coinciding with 17th July 1887.

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    WORDS OF WISDOM

    person who is mean to part with his wealth is always first and quick in giving hisonour and respect (Izzat). Sayyiduna Ali-Al-Murtudaht.

    When your sustenance narrows and decreases repent (Istigfaar) to Allah Y and readour Kalima, Allah Y will increase His bounties and sustenance for you. Sayyiduna Aurtudaht.

    ne who exercises love and affection for his brother today will enjoy its rewardsmorrow. Sayyiduna Imam Husseint.

    alue nobleness and excellence and hasten to achieve them. Sayyiduna Imam Hus

    o virtue is greater than piety and silence, and no enemy is greater than ignoranceo sickness is greater than lies. Sayyiduna Imam Jaffar As-Saadiqt.

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    ways abstain from the company of 5 people: -

    v A liar who always keeps you in doubt.

    v An idiot who will try and do good for you that will turn out to be disastrous.v

    A miser who, for his personal insignificant gains, will put you into greatproblems.v A coward who will leave you in the lurch at the time of crisis.v An evildoer or sinner who will betray you for a morsel and accept a much les

    reward. Sayyiduna Imam Jaffar As-Saadiqt.

    true believer (Momin) will never be unfaithful, treacherous or a liar. Sayyiduna I

    oosa Kaazimt.

    onceal hardship because you can achieve closeness to Allah Y by it. Sayyiduna Shayyid Abdul Qaadir Jilaanit.

    Worldly people run behind the Duniya while the Duniya runs behind those who seek

    lah Y. Sayyiduna Shiekh Sayyid Abdul Qaadir Jilaanit.

    o seek Paradise without good practice (amal) is a sin, to wait for intercession (Shaithout practicing Sunnah is a type of pride, and depending on Allah Mercy byalpractice (disobedience) is ignorance and stupidity. Sayyiduna Shiekh Maroof Ka

    uard your tongue from self-praise as you guard it from sin. Sayyiduna Shiekh Maroarkhit.

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    person can never become perfect until he does not give preference to Deen (religver his personal desires. Sayyiduna Shiekh Sirri Saqtit.

    ne who cannot discipline ones self-can never disciplines others. Sayyiduna Shiekh

    aqtit.

    Sufi is like the earth even if impurities are thrown on it, will flourish with lush greenery.

    ayyiduna Shiekh Abul Qaasim Junaid Al-Baghdadit.

    n Arif (mystic) is he who at times can not defend himself against a meek mosquito, but mes can carry the seven skies and earths with the tip of his eyebrow and throws them a

    adrat Shiekh Jaffar Abubaker Shiblit.

    ways speak softly and lovingly with the creation of Allah. Sayyiduna Shiekharkatullah Husaini Al-Qaadirit.

    ever ever go to the home of those who pass their time in play and amusement.ayyiduna Shiekh Barkatullah Husaini Al-Qaadirit.

    ever make an unclear or controversial statement that can be misinterpreted thusading to embarrassment and problems. SayyidunaSha AleAhmed Ache-Mia Husaaadirit.

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    ways suppress your Nafs and keep it quiet from talking and exposing secrets of thounties and transactions between yourself and Allah, and whatever Ibadah or worou do of Allah Y must remain a top secret. Sayyiduna Sha AleAhmad Ache Mia Hul-Qaadirit.

    IMAM AHMED RAZA ACADEMY

    romoting the cause of the Ahle Sunnah

    he Imam Ahmed Raza Academyis an organisation that was established on the 5th of July406 A.H.) in South Africa with the sole purpose of serving the Muslimcommunity and toovidesome form of academic and spiritual direction to the Muslims.

    he organisation has been named after the great Muslimscholar and Saint, Imam Ahmedhan Bareilvit,who lived in India between 1856 and 1921, and was popularly known as "Aadrat"in the Islamic world.AlaHadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Al-Qaadirit achieved the statversatile scholar and obtained a high distinction in over 50 branches of learning. On his Makkatul Mukarramah and Madinatul Munawwarah, Imam Ahmed Raza Al-Qaadirit wa

    eated with great dignity and was conferred the title of"Imam-e-Ahle-Sunnat"by eminenlema. He was also hailed as the Mujaddidor Revivalist of the Century. He acted as a shi

    gainst those who wanted to assault the principles of theAhle Sunnah Wa Jamaah.

    s a devout Sufi,AlaHadrat Imam Ahmed Razat was awarded the Ijaazahand KhilafatCertificate of Spiritual Successorship) in the QaaderiyaSilsila(Order), as well as in 13 othanches ofSufism. As an author, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Al-Qaadirit has left to his creore than a 1 000 books on 50 different subjects ranging from Tafseer, Logic, Grammar,terature, Islamic Jurisprudence, Education, Sociology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics

    story, Science of History, Engineering, Biographies, Philosophy, Mysticism to Persian,Arrduand HindiLiterature.

    he key aim of the Imam Ahmed Raza Academyis to promote and propagate the teachineAhle Sunnah Wa Jamaah.In order to achieve this key objective we have dedicated

    urselves to translate, compile, publish and distribute useful Islamic literature, books,

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    agazines, brochures, periodicals, newsletters, pamphlets, etc. with special reference to tachings ofAlaHadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Al-Qaadirit and his Successors t In this age o

    mmorality and emergence of corrupted Sects claiming to be the beacons of salvation, it isponsibility to save our society from such wickedness and adopt the correct perspectivelam based on the teachings of theAhle Sunnah. A vital ingredient in this work is theublication ofSunniliterature in English to which we have committed ourselves.

    e are presently offering a variety of services to the community on a daily basis, from beinentre for imparting Islamic education for our children - to issuing Fatawa(Legal Islamicecrees). At the same time, in the last few years, we have also developed as an organisatioying emphasis on the publication ofSunniliterature for the community and have thus far ur credit a regular newsletter Razaand numerous titles of authentic Sunnibooks, and ll, Insha-Allah, be adding more titles each year. We have already designed a set ofmadrxtbooks that are being implemented locally and, we are proud to add that these textbook

    ave gained international repute. We have also developed a web site (www.raza.co.za) whghly information based and is continually being updated.

    e need your help not only to retain but promote ourAhle SunnahAqaaidat a time whee surrounded and bombarded by non-Sunnipublications, which have corrupted ourAqe

    nd have made deep inroads in the minds of the youth. All such activities in Islamthat heomoting Islamconstitute an act ofJihadfor which there will be an enormous reward. T

    elebrated Saint, Hadrat Sheikh Sirri Saqtit said, That person can never become perfect e does not give preference to Deen over his personal desires.

    he Imam Ahmed Raza Academyis an organisation that relies solely on the assistance anWasilaofSayyiduna Rasoolullahr and the Fuyoozand Barakaatof theAwliyaAllah, and tupport of our well-wishers. Our vision for the future and our dedication to the mission ofadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Al-Qaadirit has a significant contribution to be made locally an

    e world - a world in which, we pray, that SunniIslamdominates. Insha-Allah!

    eneral Secretary

    http://www.raza.co.za/http://www.raza.co.za/
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    MUNAJAAT (DUA) THAT SHOULD BE RECITED AFTER EVERY SALAAH

    YA ILAHI HAR JAGHA TERI ATAA KA SAATH HO

    JUB PARE MUSHKIL SHAHE MUSHKIL KUSHA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAAHI BHOOL JAWU NAZA KI TAKLEEF KO

    SHAADIYE DEEDARE HUSNE MUSTAPHA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAAHI GOOR-E-TERA KI JAB AAYEH SAKHT RAAT

    UNKI PYAARI MOHN KI SUBHA JAA FIZA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAHI JAB PARE MAHSHAR ME SHOR-E-DAAR WA GHEER

    AMAN DENEH WAALEH PYAARE PESHWA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAAHI JAB ZABAANEH BAHAR AAYEH PYAAS SEH

    SAAHIB-E-KAUTHAR SHAHE JOOD-O-ATAA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAAHI SARD-E-MEHRI PAR HO JAB KHURSHID-E-HASHAR

    SAYYAD-E-BEH SAAYA KE ZILL-E-LIWAA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAHI GARMI-E-MAHSHAR SEH JUB BHAR KEH BADAN

    DAAMAN-E-MAHBOOB KI THANDI HAWAA KA SAATH HO

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    YA ILAAHI NA'AMA-E-A'MAAL JUB KHULNE LAGHE

    AIB-E-POOSHI KHALQ-E-SAT'TAARE KHATA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAHI JUB BAHE AANKHE HISAAB-E-JURUM MEH

    UN TABASSUM REZ-E-HONTOH KI DUA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAAHI JAB HISAAB KHANDAA-E-BICHAAR LAYE

    CHASHME GHAR-YAANE SHAFI-E-MURTAJA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAHI RANGH LAAYI JAB MERI BE BAAQIYAH

    UNKI NEECHI NEECHI NAZRO KI HAYAA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAAHI JAB CHALO TAREEKH RAAHE PUL SIRAAT

    AFTAAB-E-HAASHMI NOORUL HUDA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAAHI JUB SARE SHAMSHEER PAR CHALNA PARE

    RABBE SALLIM KAHNEH WAALEH GHAMZADAH KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAHI JO DU'A YEH NEKH HUM TUJH SE KARE

    QUDSIYYO KE LABB SEH AMEEN RABBANA KA SAATH HO

    YA ILAHI JAB RAZA KWAAB-E-GHIRAA SEH SAR UTHAAYE

    DAULAT-E-BEDAAR ISHK-E-MUSTAPHA KA SAATH HO

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    YA ILAHI LE CHALE JAB DAFAN KARNE QABAR ME

    GHAUS-E-AZAM PESHEWA'E AWLIYA KA SAATH HOH.