the month of my prophet (saw)

The Month of

My Prophet

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Āqā kā Maĥīnaĥ

This booklet was written by Shaykh-e-Tariqat Amīr-e-Aĥl-e-Sunnat, the founder of Dawat-e-Islami ‘Allāmaĥ Maulānā Abu Bilal Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadiri Razavi ـعـالـيه دامت بـرکاتـهـم ال in Urdu. The Translation Majlis has translated this booklet into English. If you find any mistake in the translation or composing, please inform Translation Majlis on the following postal or email address with the intention of earning reward [Šawāb].

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Du’a for Reading the Book

ead the following Du’ā (supplication) before studying a

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Yā Allah وجل ,Open the portal of knowledge and wisdom for us !عز

and have mercy on us! O the One who is the most honourable

and glorious!

(Al-Mustaṭraf, vol. 1, pp. 40)

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Table of Contents

The Month of My Prophet

Eminence of the Devoted Recitor of Ṣalāt-o-Salām ......................... 1

The Month of My Prophet � ....................................................... 2

Secrets of the 5 Letters of شعبان [Sha’bān] ........................................ 3

Fervour of the Prophet’s Companions عن هم رض ا�� ............................. 3

Conduct of the Muslims Nowadays ................................................ 4

Ideal Month for Observing Nafl Fasts ............................................. 5

People are Neglectful to it ............................................................... 5

Names of Those Who will Pass Away ............................................. 6

Prophet � Used to Fast in Sha’bān Abundantly ............................ 6

Explanation of the Ḥadīš ................................................................ 6

Promotion of Fasts by Dawat-e-Islami ............................................ 7

Observing Fasts in Most of the Days of Sha’bān is Sunnah ............. 8

Holy Nights ................................................................................... 8

Critical Decisions ........................................................................... 9

Blessings for the Sinners but... ...................................................... 10

The Supplication of Sayyidunā Dāwūd م� يه الس

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The Deprived People .................................................................... 12


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A Letter of Imām-e-Aĥl-e-Sunnat Towards All Muslims ............... 13

Fast on the 15th of Sha’bān ........................................................... 15

A Rewarding Opportunity ............................................................ 16

The Green Slip of Paper ............................................................... 16

Six Nawāfil after Ṣalāt-ul-Maghrib................................................ 17

Du’ā for Mid-Sha’bān................................................................... 18

Some Madanī Requests by Sag-e-Madīnaĥ .................................... 20

Security from Evil Spell/Black Magic Throughout the Year .......... 21

Shab-e-Barā-at and Visiting the Graves ......................................... 21

Who Invented Fireworks? ............................................................. 22

The Prevalent Fireworks Related to Shab-e-Barā-at are Harām ..... 23

The Permissible Form of Fireworks .............................................. 24

1. Inspiring Ijtimā’ of Shab-e-Barā-at ............................................ 25

2. Crazy for Films ......................................................................... 26

11 Madanī Pearls Regarding Visit to the Graveyard ...................... 28

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ـ�ل� ـمـد� لـ لـح�

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ب� ـلـ ر� ـل�ـ�� وة� و� �لـص�� ـرس� �لـم� ـد� � ـي� � س��ــآل�إلم� ع� �لـس�� و�

ـالـل� بـ�

ـوذ� ع��ا ـعـد� فـ� ـابـ� ) ه� ��م�� )* ج�

ـيـطن� �لـر��ـن� �لـش�� ـ م�

سم� �لـل� ح� ه� بـ� حـمن� �لـر�� )�لـر�� ـ*(�

The Month of

My Prophet

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Eminence of the Devoted Recitor of Ṣalāt-o-Salām

Once Shaykh Abū Bakr Shiblī رمحة اهللا تعاىل عليه came to visit Shaykh Abū Bakr bin Mujāĥid عليه تعاىل اهللا a prominent Scholar of ,رمحةBaghdad. Shaykh Abū Bakr bin Mujāĥid عليه تعاىل اهللا stood up رمحةinstantly, embraced him, kissed his forehead and made him sit by his side. The attendees asked Shaykh Abū Bakr bin Mujāĥid humbly, ‘Until now, you and the people of Baghdad رمحة اهللا تعاىل عليهhad been calling him an insane, and today you are paying so much respect unto him!’

Shaykh Abū Bakr bin Mujāĥid رمحة اهللا تعاىل عليه replied, ‘I haven’t paid

him respect without any basis. ه�لـ ـحمـد لـ وجل ال عز Last night, I dreamt a faith reviving scene that Shaykh Abū Bakr Shiblī عليه رمحة اهللا تعاىل * This speech was delivered by Amīr-e-Aĥl-e-Sunnat ب ـدام ـه ـات ـرك ـ ت ال ـع ـم ـال ه ـي at Madanī Markaz, Bāb-ul-Madīnaĥ Karachi during the Sunnaĥ-Inspiring Weekly Ijtimā’ [congregation] of Dawat-e-Islami, the global, non-political movement for propagation of Quran and Sunnaĥ, on 25th of Rajab-ul-Murajjab, 1431 A.H. (08/07/2010). It is being published after required amendments. [Majlis Maktaba-tul-Madīnaĥ]

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came in the blessed court of the Holy Prophet اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم .ص1The Sultan of both the worlds, the Most Kind among the mankind, the Holy Prophet وسلم واله عليه تعاىل اهللا stood up and ص1embraced him; and after kissing his forehead, made Abū Bakr bin Shiblī عليه تعاىل اهللا ,sit by his blessed side. I humbly asked رمحة‘Yā Rasūlallāĥ اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم the reason of so much affection ,ص1towards Shiblī?’ The Beloved and Blessed Rasūl تعاىل عليه واله اهللا وسلم ص1 said (revealing the Ghayb [hidden]), ‘After every Ṣalāĥ, he recites this verse

ر� ( ح��1 ن� يه� م�ا ع�

ل� يز 3� ز�م ع�

�ك نف�س�

ن �� ول م�� س� م ر��; آء� �ق�د ج� م ل

�ل�يك يص 3�

)* ح� وف ر�� ء� �� ر� ن� �Aؤ ﴾١٢٨﴿ ب�الم�

(Part 11, Sūraĥ Taubaĥ, verse 128)

and then invokes Ṣalāt upon me.’ (Al-Qaul-ul-Badī’ , p. 346)

�و ل ب� ص� +� الح� � ا بي ا ع� + ـه� ص�د لـل م� + م�ح� ت�ع�ا0 ع�

The Month of My Prophet �

Allah’s Noblest Rasūl وسلم واله عليه تعاىل اهللا stated as regards to the ص1holy month of Sha’bān, ‘Sha’bān is my month and Ramadan is the month of Allah وجل (Al-Jāmi’-uṣ-Ṣaghīr, pp. 301, Ḥadīš 4889) ’.عز


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Secrets of the 5 Letters of بانشع [Sha’bān]

ال وجل ل��هـسـبحـن عز ! What a great honour the month of Sha’bān-ul-Mu’aẓẓam bears. Above all, this is more than enough to demonstrate its excellence that our Beloved and Blessed Prophet اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم ’.declared it as ‘My month ص1

There are five Arabic letters in the word ‘ بانشع .ن and ا ,ب ,ع ,ش :’

His Saintly Highness Sayyidunā Ghauš-ul-A’ẓam رمحة اهللا تعاىل عليه has

explained these five alphabets of Sha’bān as: ‘شششش Stands for Sharaf

(Nobility), عععع for ‘Ulūww (Ascension), بببب for Birr (Kindness and

Benevolence), اااا for Ulfat (Affection) and نننن for Nūr (light); so

these are the virtues with which Allah وجل bestows His servants عزin this blessed month.

In this month, vistas for good deeds are opened, blessings are showered, wrongdoings are forgiven, expiation is paid for sins and Ṣalāt is invoked extensively upon the Beloved Prophet

واله عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلم ص1 , and this is the month of sending Ṣalāt upon the Most Exalted Prophet واله عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلم ص1 .’ (Ghunya-tuṭ-Ṭālibīn, pp. 341-342, vol. 1)

Fervour of the Prophet’s Companions م ه عن رض ا��

Sayyidunā Anas bin Malik عـنه تعاىل اهللا has stated, ‘Upon the ر6very sight of the moon of Sha’bān, the Companions اهللا تعاىل ع م نه ـر6 would hold their attention towards recitation of the Holy Quran,


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pay the Zakāĥ of their wealth so that the weak and the poor could also make arrangement for the fasting of the month of Ramadan. The governors would summon the prisoners to carry out the sentence on convicted and would set those free whom they consider justified otherwise. Traders would pay back their debts and collect their dues. (In this way, they would get themselves relieved [from liabilities] before the appearance of the moon of Ramadan) and upon the very sight of the moon of Ramadan, they (some of them) would observe I’tikāf1 having performed Ghusl (Ritual Bath).’ (Ghunya-tuṭ-Ṭālibīn, pp. 341, vol. 1)

Conduct of the Muslims Nowadays

ال وجل ل��هـسـبحـن عز ! How enthusiastic and zealous those Muslims of earlier times were in worshiping Allah وجل But sadly the !عزpresent day Muslims are interested mostly in hoarding wealth. The earlier Muslims who had a Madanī-mindset would spend their time worshipping extensively on holy occasions so as to seek the closeness of Allah وجل .عز

Nowadays Muslims spend these blessed days especially the month of Ramadan, scheming new ways for coining the loathsome wealth of this world. Allah وجل the Compassionate ,عزincreases the reward of good deeds excessively in these months but unfortunately the traders increase the prices of their goods particularly in the blessed month of Ramadan in order to exploit 1 Ritual Seclusion in Masjid etc.


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their own Islamic brothers. Regretfully it seems as if the spirit of Islamic brotherhood is declining.

Ideal Month for Observing Nafl Fasts

The Prophet of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind, the Most Generous and Kind اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم would like observing ص1fasts abundantly in the month of Sha’bān. Sayyidunā ‘Abdullāĥ bin Abī Qaīs ـنه تعاىل ع اهللا has reported that he heard the Mother ر6of Believers Sayyidatunā ‘Āishaĥ Ṣiddīqaĥ عنها تعاىل اهللا ,saying ر6‘Sha’bān-ul-Mu’aẓẓam was the favourite month of my Sovereign

اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلمص1 as he used to fast in this month and then extend it up to Ramadan-ul-Mubārak.’ (Sunan Abī Dāwūd, pp. 476, vol. 2, Ḥadīš 2431)


People are Neglectful to it

Sayyidunā Usāmaĥ bin Zaīd ـنه ع تعاىل اهللا said, ‘I asked ‘Yā ر6Rasūlallāĥ وسلم واله عليه تعاىل اهللا I see that you observe fasts more ,ص1(extensively) in the month of Sha’bān than any other month.’ The Holy Prophet وسلم واله عليه تعاىل اهللا replied, ‘It is a month ص1between Rajab and Ramadan; people are neglectful to it. In this month, the deeds of people are ascended towards Allah وجل عزand I love that my deeds be ascended in a state when I am observing fast.’ (Sunan Nasāī, pp. 387, Ḥadīš 2354)


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Names of Those Who will Pass Away

Sayyidatunā ‘Āishaĥ Ṣiddīqaĥ عنها تعاىل اهللا said, ‘The Blessed ر6Rasūl, the Sultan of Mankind, the Knower of the Unseen, the Beloved of Allah وسلم واله عليه تعاىل اهللا used to observe fasts on all ص1the days of Sha’bān. She عنها تعاىل اهللا further said, ‘I asked, Yā ر6Rasūlallāĥ وسلم واله عليه تعاىل اهللا Is Sha’bān your favourite month !ص1for observing fasts?’ The Beloved Prophet وسلم واله عليه تعاىل اهللا ص1replied, ‘Allah وجل inscribes the name of every person destined عزto die in that year and I love that at the time of my passing away I am in the state of fasting.’ (Musnad Abū Ya’lā, pp. 277, vol. 4, Ḥadīš 4890)

Prophet � Used to Fast in Sha’bān Abundantly

It is mentioned in Ṣaḥīḥ Bukhārī: Sayyidatunā ‘Āishaĥ Ṣiddīqaĥ عنها تعاىل اهللا said that the Beloved of Allah ر6 عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلمص1 واله would not fast so abundantly in any other month as he would in Sha’bān, rather he used to fast the whole month and would say, ‘Act according to your capability as Allah وجل does not عزcease His blessings until you become exhausted.’ (Ṣaḥīḥ Bukhārī, pp. 648, vol. 1, Ḥadīš 1970)

Explanation of the Ḥadīš

The explainer of Ṣaḥīḥ Bukhārī, ‘Allāmaĥ Muftī Sharīf-ul-Ḥaq Amjadī رح ـع ـ� ة م ـليه ـقـوی ه الـل ال has elaborated this Ḥadīš as under: It means that he used to observe fasts in most of the days of Sha’bān


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and it was referred as the whole (i.e. the fasts of whole month). It is usually said, ‘Such and such person worshipped the whole night’; although he would have spent time in eating and answering his needs. In such cases, ‘mostly’ is referred as ‘wholly.’

He رمحة اهللا تعاىل عليه further stated: From this Ḥadīš we learn that one bearing capability should observe fasts extensively. However, the one who is weak should not fast as it may affect his capability to fast in the month of Ramadan adversely. Same objective has been predicated in those Aḥadiš in which it was stated, ‘Do not fast after the first half of Sha’bān.’ (Sunan-ut-Tirmiżī, Ḥadīš 738) - (Nuzĥa-tul-Qārī, pp. 377-380, vol. 3)

Promotion of Fasts by Dawat-e-Islami

It is stated on page 1379 of Faizān-e-Sunnat, comprising of 1548 pages, published by Maktaba-tul-Madīnaĥ, the publishing organ of Dawat-e-Islami: Ḥujjat-ul-Islam Imām Muhammad bin Muhammad bin Muhammad Ghazālī ـع رح ـي ـل ـ�ـال ة ـم ـه ه ل واىل ـ ال has stated, ‘In the above mentioned blessed Ḥadīš, fasting the whole month of Sha’bān means to fast for the most of the days of Sha’bān (i.e. to observe fasts in more than half of the days of Sha’bān). (Mukāshafa-tul-Qulūb, p. 303)

If someone intends to fast for the whole month of Sha’bān-ul-

Mu’aẓẓam there is no prohibition. ه�لـ لـ ـحمـد وجل ال عز Several Islamic brothers and sisters of Dawat-e-Islami, the global non-political movement for propagation of Quran & Sunnaĥ, observe fasts


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profusely in the holy months of Rajab-ul-Murajjab & Sha’bān-ul-Mu’aẓẓam. By fasting incessantly they embrace the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubārak.

Observing Fasts in Most of the Days of

Sha’bān is Sunnaĥ

The Mother of the believers, Sayyidatunā ‘Āishaĥ Ṣiddīqaĥ عنها تعاىل اهللا has reported: I never saw the Beloved and Blessed ر6Prophet واله عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلم ص1 observing fasts so extensively in a month as in the month of Sha’bān. Leaving a few days, he used to fast the whole of the month. (Sunan-ut-Tirmiżī, pp. 182, vol. 2, Ḥadīš 736)

Tayrī Sunnaton pay chal kay mayrī rūḥ jab nikal kar

Chalay tum galay lagānā Madanī Madīnay wālay


Holy Nights

The Mother of Believers Sayyidatunā ‘Āishaĥ Ṣiddīqaĥ اهللا تعاىل عنها ر6 stated: I heard the Holy Prophet اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم saying, ‘Allah ص1وجل :opens the portals of Mercy in four nights (especially) عز

1. Night of Eīd-ul-Aḍḥā

2. Night of Eīd-ul-Fiṭr


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3. Fifteenth night of Sha’bān as in this night the names of those destined to die that year, provision of sustenance of people and the names of those who shall perform Hajj (that year) are inscribed.

4. Night of ‘Arafaĥ (the night between the 8th and 9th of Żul-Ḥijjaĥ) until the Ażān (of Fajr).’ (Ad-Dur-rul-Manšūr , pp. 402, vol. 7)

Critical Decisions

Dear Islamic brothers! How critical the 15th night of Sha’bān-ul-Mu’aẓẓam is! No one knows what will be predestined for him. Sometimes, a person is heedlessly busy in his activities while mishaps are destined for him. It is stated in Ghunya-tuṭ-Ṭālibīn, ‘The shrouds of many people are washed and prepared but they are busy wandering around in the markets. There are many people whose graves have been dug and ready but they are busy enjoying themselves. A number of people are busy laughing although the final moment of their death is approaching. The construction of many houses is about to complete but at the same time the lifetime of their owners is also about to complete.’ (Ghunya-tuṭ-Ṭālibīn, pp. 348, vol. 1)

Āgāĥ apnī maut say koī bashar naĥīn

Sāmān saw baras kā ĥay pal kī khabar naĥīn



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Blessings for the Sinners but...

Sayyidatunā ‘Āishaĥ Ṣiddīqaĥ تعاىل عنها اهللا has reported that the ر6Holy Prophet اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم ـالم said, ‘Jibrāīl ص1 came to me عـليـه الـسand said, ‘This is the 15th Night of Sha’bān. Allah وجل frees as عزmany people from the Hell as the number of the hairs on the goats of the tribe of Kalb. But He وجل does not cast Merciful عزSight at infidel, malicious person, one who cuts off family ties, the one who dangles his clothes, a person who disobeys his parents and a person who is habitual of drinking wine.’ (Shu’ab-ul-Īmān, pp. 384, vol. 3, Ḥadīš 3837)

(Above mentioned piece ‘the person dangling his clothes beyond the ankles’ in Ḥadīš is meant for those who dangle their trouser, Shalwār, Taĥband etc. over their ankles out of arrogance).

A similar Ḥadīš reported by the great scholarly saint Shaykh Imām Aḥmad bin Ḥanbal عـنه تعاىل اهللا on behalf of Shaykh ر6‘Abdullāĥ Ibn ‘Amr ـنه ع تعاىل اهللا .also includes the murderer ر6(Musnad Imām Aḥmad, pp. 589, vol. 2, Ḥadīš 6653)

Sayyidunā Kašīr bin Murraĥ ـنه ع تعاىل اهللا has reported that the ر6Prophet of Raḥmaĥ, the Intercessor of Ummaĥ, the Owner of Jannaĥ عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلمص1 واله said, ‘On the 15th of Sha’bān, Allah وجل forgives everyone on earth except the one who associates عزpartners with Him or the one who has malice in his heart.’ (Shu’ab-ul-Īmān, pp. 381, vol. 3, Ḥadīš 3830)


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The Supplication of Sayyidunā Dāwūd ي ه عل

مالس

Sayyidunā ‘Alī ـ� م الـل ـکـريم ه تـعـاىل وجـهـ ه کـر ال would often come outside on the 15th night of Sha’bān. So once he came out and said while looking towards sky, ‘Once, on the 15th of Sha’bān, the great Prophet of Allah وجل الم Sayyidunā Dāwūd ,عز الس raised his عليهgaze towards the sky and said, ‘This is the time when whoever supplicated to Allah وجل وجل for anything, Allah عز fulfilled his عزsupplication (Du’ā) and whoever asked for forgiveness, Allah وجل forgave him provided supplicant is not a taxman (a person عزwho unjustly demands tax money), a magician, a soothsayer or a player of music.’ Then he invoked this supplication:

ه �لل د وم رب داا

لمن فر اغ

ي ههذ ف ك دع و الل

ة ا هافي ك فر تغ س ا ل

Meaning: ‘O Allah وجل الم O the Rab of Dāwūd !عز Whoever !عليه الس

asks prayer to you in this night or seeks your forgiveness,

forgive him.’

(Laṭāif-ul-Ma’ārif li-Ibn Rajab-ul-Ḥanbalī, pp. 137, vol. 1)

Ĥar khaṭā tū dar-guzar kar baykas-o-majbūr kī

Yā Ilāĥī وجل Maghfirat kar baykas-o-majbūr kī !عز

�و ل� ب ص� �� الح� � ا بي ا ع� �� ـه� ص� د لـل� م�� م�ح� ت�ع�ا� ع�

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The Deprived People

Dear Islamic brothers! Shab-e-Barā-at is a vital night and it must not be spent carelessly. Downpour of special blessings is showered in this holy night. In this night, Allah وجل frees people عزfrom Hell in a number more than that of hairs on the goats of the tribe of Banī Kalb. It is recorded in books that the tribe of Banī Kalb possessed the largest number of goats among the tribes of Arabia.

Alas! There are some unfortunate people who have been declared to remain deprived of forgiveness in Shab-e-Barā-at i.e. the night of rescue. Shaykh Imam Bayĥaqī Shāfi’ī رح ـع ـ� ة م ـليه ـقـوی ه الـل ال has reported in ‘Faḍāil-ul-Awqāt’: The Prophet of Raḥmaĥ, the Intercessor of Ummaĥ اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم ص1 has alarmed, ‘Six persons will not be pardoned even in that night:

1. An alcoholic

2. The one who is disobedient to parents.

3. Habitual of fornication.

4. The one who cuts-off family ties.

5. The one who sketches portraits.

6. The one who tells tales. (Faḍāil-ul-Awqāt, pp. 130, vol. 1, Ḥadīš 27)

Similarly, soothsayer, magician, the one who dangles his Shalwār or Taĥband below the ankles out of arrogance, and the one who bears hatred and malice for another Muslim have been alarmed


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for being deprived of forgiveness. If someone has been indulged in any of the above mentioned sins should repent from the core of his heart for that particular sin and for all the sins in general as well before the advent of Shab-e-Barā-at; rather he should firmly repent right now without any delay. If someone has violated the rights of others, then, in addition to repentance, he should apologise/compensate them.


A Letter of Imām-e-Aĥl-e-Sunnat ـرح ا��ي مة

ه عل Towards

All Muslims

Imām-e-Aĥl-e-Sunnat, Mujaddid [Revivalist] of the Ummaĥ, ‘Allāmaĥ, Maulānā, Al-Ḥāj Al-Ḥāfiẓ, Al-Qārī, Ash-Shāĥ Imām Aḥmad Razā Khān محن ر ـ ة ال ليه رمح ـع wrote a letter to one of his disciples emphasizing repentance before onset of Shab-e-Barā-at. Same is being presented here due to its worthiness. Hence it is mentioned on page ‘356 to 357’ of Kulliyāt Makātīb-e-Razā:

Shab-e-Barā-at is about to come. On this night, the deeds of all servants are presented in the Exalted Court of Allah وجل For .عزthe sake of the Most Dignified Rasūl واله عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلم ص1 , Allah وجل .forgives the sins of the Muslims except that of a few عزAmong these are those two Muslims who bear mutual hostility for some worldly reasons. Allah وجل says: ‘Leave them as they عزare, until they mend their relations.’


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Aĥl-e-Sunnat should end discords and mend relations before sunset of 14th Sha’bān. Fulfil the rights of others; else get waiver so that the book of deeds is presented in His court devoid of rights of others. Regarding the rights of Allah وجل mere ,عزsincere repentance is sufficient. It is mentioned in a Ḥadīš:

ـلائب من الا ن

ب ذ

من ك ن

ذ

A

ب ل (Whoever repents of his sin, is as if

he has not committed the sin at all). (Sunan Ibn Mājaĥ, Ḥadīš 4250)

If one abides as advised, (by the grace of Allah وجل there is a (عزstrong hope of forgiveness in this night provided his beliefs are

perfect. مر الرحي غفو وهو ال (He forgives sins and grants mercy).

This practice of bringing brothers in Islam close to settle discords and fulfil the rights of each other is being in effect here since long. Hopefully, you will inculcate this good practice among the Muslims of your environs to become deserving of the reward mentioned in the following narration:

ن ف س من

Aه س ال ف

حسنة

م سنة

�ج

ج ا

بها من ر رها وا

عمل

Iيو ا ين م ال

A جو قص من قيمة

رهم ا

ء ش

He who initiates a virtuous tradition in Islam, there is reward of

it for him and also the reward of all those acting upon it will be

written continually in his account of deeds until the Day of

Judgement without any decrease in the rewards of those acting

upon it.


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Pray for this Faqīr (lowly servant of Allah وجل to be blessed (عزwith absolution and peace in the world and in the Hereafter! I remember you in supplications and will keep doing so هـان ش�آءال�ـ وجل ل عز . It should be made clear to all the Muslims that concord and pardon all should be made from core of the heart. Neither mere utterance by tongue is sufficient and nor lip-service is liked in the court of Allah وجل .عز

م

� والسFaqīr Aḥmad Razā Qādirī

From: Bareilly

Fast on the 15th of Sha’bān

Sayyidunā ‘Alī �ـ الـل م وجـهـ ه کـر ـکـريم ه تـعـاىل ال has reported that the Holy Prophet تعاىل عليه واله اهللا وسلم ص1 said, ‘When the 15th Night of Sha’bān comes, do Qiyām (for worship) in the night and observe fast in the day. No doubt Allah وجل reveals special Divine Manifestation عزon sky above the earth from the time of sunset and announces, ‘Is there anyone seeking forgiveness so that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking sustenance so that I may grant him sustenance? Is there anyone afflicted so that I may relieve his affliction? Is there so and so...’ He وجل keeps announcing it عزuntil the time of the Fajr.’ (Sunan Ibn Mājaĥ, pp. 160, vol. 2, Ḥadīš 1388)



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A Rewarding Opportunity

The books of deeds are exchanged on Shab-e-Barā-at. If possible, observe fast on the 14th of Sha’bān to get recorded a fast on the closing day of the book of deeds.

On 14th of Sha’bān, after offering the congregational Ṣalāĥ of ‘Aṣr it is better to observe I’tikāf and stay in Masjid with the intention of waiting for Ṣalāĥ of Maghrib. In this way the last moments when the book of deeds is about to change, the virtues of being present in Masjid, being in I’tikāf, and waiting expectantly to offer Ṣalāt-ul-Maghrib etc. will be inscribed in it. It is even golden to spend the whole night worshipping Allah وجل .عز

The Green Slip of Paper

Amīr-ul-Mūminīn Sayyidunā ‘Umar bin ‘Abdul ‘Azīz اهللا تعاىل نه ـع ر6 was once busy in worship in the 15th Night of Sha’bān. When he raised his head he found a green slip of paper whose refulgence was extending up to the sky. It was bearing the words

ن ذهه ] عزيز لعبدهالار من براءة مملك ال

عزيز ال

عمر بن عبدال ] meaning:

This is an order of absolution from the hellfire sent from Allah وجل .the Omnipotent, for His servant ‘Umar bin Abdul ‘Azīz ,عز(Tafsīr Rūḥ-ul-Bayān)

Dear Islamic brothers! ه�لـ لـ ـحمـد وجل ال عز At one end, this incident reveals the greatness and saintliness of Sayyidunā ‘Umar bin

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Abdul ‘Azīz ع تعاىل اهللا نه ـر6 and on the other end it discloses the

excellence and blessedness of Shab-e-Barā-at. ه�لـ ـحمـد لـ وجل ال عز ! This blessed night brings Barā-at (absolution) from the blazing fire of Hell. That is why it is called Shab-e-Barā-at.

Six Nawāfil after Ṣalāt-ul-Maghrib

To offer specific six Rak’āt of Nafl after the Farḍ and Sunan of Ṣalāt-ul-Maghrib is one of the traditions of the pious saints

ال � ـرمحهم ت ـل عاىل ـه of Islam. After offering the Farḍ and Sunan etc., offer six Rak’āt of Nafl in sets of two. Before offering the first two Rak’āt, make the intention: ‘Yā Allah وجل By the virtue of !عزthese two Rak’āt, grant me long life with wellbeing.’

Similarly, before offering the second two Rak’āt, make the intention: ‘Yā Allah وجل ,By the virtue of these two Rak’āt !عزprotect me from calamities.’ Before offering the last two Rak’āt, make the intention: ‘Yā Allah وجل By the virtue of these two !عزRak’āt, do not make me dependent on anyone except You.’

After every two Rak’āt, recite Sūraĥ al-Ikhlāṣ twenty one times or Sūraĥ Yāsīn once. If possible, recite both. It is also possible that one Islamic brother recites Sūraĥ Yāsīn while the rest listen to it. Keep in mind that the other Islamic brother(s) should not recite Sūraĥ Yāsīn etc. aloud individually while recitation is

already taking place loudly. هـان ش�آءال �وجل لـ عز Huge reward will pile up for you at the very beginning of the blessed night. Each time after Sūraĥ Yāsīn, recite the Du’ā of mid-Sha’bān.


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Du’ā for Mid-Sha’bān

ـم� �لس ـب� �حمن� �� ه� ـل

ح� ��

Allah وجل beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the - عز

Most Merciful.

ل�ي � ع� ن� ال� ي�م� � و� ن� � ي�ا ذ�االم� � ��اال� ه��ا�لل� ل� و� ـال� �ي�ا ذ�االج� ام� كــر�

ول� � نع� ي�ا ذ�االط� اال� �و� ام� $� ال� ني�� ا� ج� هر� الال�� ا�نت� ظ� ال� ـار� ا� ج� و�ين� ري� ست�ج� ني�� الم� ف� ـآ/� ـان� الخ� ا�م� و� ت�بت�ـ�4 ن ك�نـت� ك� � ا� � ـ��

ا�لل�ي� ق� تب� ش� ا�م�� الك� ك� يف� ند� وم ا ا�و ع� ودا ا ا�و م�حر� اا�و م�طر� � م�ق�ـرت�

�Bــا رم� ح� و� �D ــق�او� ــل�ك� ش� ض � ب�ف� � ــ��ــامح� الل� زق� ف� ــر�� ال � يف� � �Lــ ع�زق�ـ ــار� ر� ت� اقت� ي و� ـرد� ط� ي�و� ك� يف� نـد� ع� تــ�4 ا�ثب� تــب� و� ا�م�� الك�

ري� ��لخ� �قا ل ف� �و� وقا م� رز� � يدا م� ع� �س� ق�ول�ك� ات� ن��ك� ق�لت� و� ـ ف�ا� � الح� ق� ك�ت�اب�ك� � يف� ل� ن�ز�� الم� ل� رس� ي��ك� الم� ان� ن�ب� L ل�س� م�ا اهللا� ا مح�وي� ع�

XY ــت� ي�ثب� ــآء� و� �ش� ] ه نــد� ع� تــب� و� � الك� ��L ﴿﴾ ا�م� ــي ب�ــالت��ج� له� ا��اال�ع م� � ظ� �dل�ي ـع يف� هر� ش� ن ش� �الن��صف� م� م� ـر�� ك� ب�ان� الم� �g ا�ل�ـ�


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ق� ف�ي ي ي�فر� ك� � ا�مر ح� ا ك�ل � ه� 7يـ�م و م� ـ رب� � ن ـف� ع� ـن� ا�ن ت�كش� ا م�الب�لو� الب�ال� ا ن�عل�م� و� ء� اء� و� 7م� ن�عل�م� ـ م�ا ال� ا�نت� ب� ك� ه و� نـ� ا�عل�ـم� ا�

7 م� � اال�كـر� ز � ا�نت� اال�ع� Tـ ص� ـد اهللا� و� � ن�ا م�ح�م د� ـي� ـT س� ت�ع�ـاo ع� T ع� و� ا�صح�اب� ا:� 7 ه و� ل�م� س� الح� و� � مد� و� ني� هللا� ب� العل�م� ﴿﴾ ر�

Translation: Yā Allah وجل O the One who does favour to everyone !عز

but no one can do any favour to You! O the One bearing high

majesty and grandeur! O the One who bestows bounty and

rewards! There is none worthy of worship except You. You help

the troubled, provide refuge to those who seek refuge and give

peace to those who are in fear. Yā Allah وجل In the primary !عز

book (i.e. Lauḥ Maḥfūẓ/Secured Tablet) that is with You, if You

have written my name among the unfortunate, the deprived, the

rejected or one with lacking sustenance, then Yā Allah وجل with ,عز

Your grace, remove my misfortune, deprivation, disgrace and

lack of sustenance, write my among those who are blessed with

good fortune, increased sustenance and ability to perform good

deeds in the primary book. Indeed, You have truly mentioned in

Your own descended book (i.e. the Holy Quran) as uttered by

Your Prophet واله عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلم ص1 : Translation from Kanz-ul-Īmān:

‘Allah وجل erases and confirms whatever He wills; and only with عز

Him is the real script.’ (Part 13, Sūraĥ Ar-Ra’d, verse 39) O my Rab وجل !عز

By virtue of Divine Manifestation that lies in 15th night of the


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blessed month of Sha’bān in which every prudent task is assigned

and is made irrevocable, remove from us all calamities and

discords, those that we know about as well as those that we do

not, while You know everything the most. Truly, You are the most

powerful, the most reverent. And may Allah Almighty وجل send عز

blessings and salutation on Sayyidunā Muhammad اهللا تعاىل عليه واله ص وسلم 1 ,

and on his holy family and his companions عنهم تعاىل اهللا and all ر6

praise is for Allah وجل .the Sustainer of the worlds ,عز

Some Madanī Requests by Sag-e-Madīnaĥ

لـ�ه لـ ـحمـد وجل ال عز ! It has been practice of Sag-e-Madīnaĥ since long to offer six Nafl and do recitation from the holy Quran at Shab-e-Barā’at as prescribed above. This form of worship after Maghrib is Nafl. It is neither Farḍ nor Wājib and there is no prohibition in Sharī’aĥ about Nafl and Tilāwaĥ after Maghrib.

‘Allāmaĥ Ibn Rajab Ḥanbalī رح ـع ـ� ة م ـليه ـقـوی ه الـل ال has mentioned: Among Syrians the grand saints like Shaykh Khālid bin Ma’dān, Shaykh Makḥūl, Shaykh Luqmān bin ‘Āmir ال � ـرمحهم ت ـل عاىل ـه and others always observed great reverence for this holy night and worshiped abundantly in this night. Muslims learnt reverence for this holy night from these great saints. (Laṭāif-ul-Ma’ārif li-Ibn Rajab-ul-Ḥanbalī, pp. 145, vol. 1)

It is mentioned in the authentic book of Fiqĥ Ḥanafī, Dur-re-Mukhtār: ‘In Shab-e-Barā-at, observing vigil (for worship) is Mustaḥab. This vigil does not necessitate staying awake for the


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whole night; awaking for most part of the night is also referred as full night Vigil.’ (Dur-re-Mukhtār, pp. 568, vol. 2)

Madanī Request: So, if possible, all Islamic brothers should offer these six Nawāfil and other related invocations after Ṣalāĥ of Maghrib in their Masjid to earn enormous reward. Islamic sisters may perform these rituals in their homes.

Security from Evil Spell/Black Magic

Throughout the Year

It is mentioned on page 134 of the book ‘Islāmī Zindagī’, comprising of 170 pages, published by Maktaba-tul-Madīnaĥ, the publishing organ of Dawat-e-Islami: ‘In the 15th night of Sha’bān, boil seven leaves of berry tree in water, perform Ghusl

(ritual bath) with that water (when it is cooled down) هـالان ش�آء�وجل لـ عز you will remain secured from evil spell/black magic throughout the year.’

Shab-e-Barā-at and Visiting the Graves

The Mother of the Believers, Sayyidatunā ‘Āishaĥ Ṣiddīqaĥ تعاىل عنها اهللا تعاىل عليه واله has reported: ‘I missed the Prophet ر6 اهللا وسلم ص1 one night and later found him in (the cemetery of) al-Baqī’. The Holy Prophet واله تعاىل عليه اهللا وسلم ص1 said, ‘Were you afraid that Allah وجل اهللا and His Prophet عز واله ص1 عليه وسلم تعاىل would deprive you of your right?’ I said, ‘Yā Rasūlallāĥ وجل I thought that ,عز


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you might have gone to visit one of your blessed wives.’ He واله عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلم ص1 said, ‘Allah وجل the Glorious and Exalted عز

shows Divine Manifestation on the sky above the earth in the 15th night of Sha’bān; He وجل forgives sinners greater in عزnumber than the number of hairs on the goats of the tribe of Kalb.’ (Sunan-ut-Tirmiżī, pp. 183, vol. 2, Ḥadīš 739)

Who Invented Fireworks?

Dear Islamic brothers! ه�لـ لـ ـحمـد وجل ال عز , Shab-e-Barā’at is the night to acquire freedom and salvation from the fire of Hell but unfortunately, a large number of Muslims waste their hard-earned money in buying fire for themselves in the form of firecrackers and varieties of fireworks thereby violating the holiness of this night.

The renowned commentator of the Holy Quran, Muftī Aḥmad Yār Khān محن الر محة الر has mentioned in his booklet ‘Islāmī عليهZindagī’: ‘It is really a great deprivation to spend this night in committing sins. It is said that fireworks were invented by Namrūd. When Sayyidunā Ibrāĥīm الم والـس لوة الـص عـليـه و نبـيـنا was عـ1put into the fire, the fire extinguished and turned into a garden of flowers. So Namrūd’s people prepared firecrackers and after setting these alight fired towards Sayyidunā Ibrāĥīm ـالم الـس ’.عـليـه(Islāmī Zindagī, p. 77)


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The Prevalent Fireworks Related to

Shab-e-Barā-at are Ḥarām

Regretfully this sinful tradition of fireworks on the eve of Shab-e-Barā-at is proliferating among Muslims. It is stated in ‘Islāmī Zindagī’: Muslims waste millions of rupees in practicing this tradition and every year many cases are reported that so many houses burnt down due to the fireworks and so many persons burnt to death. This sinful activity is a serious risk for life, wealth and assets.

Further it is just putting one’s own wealth to fire and in return, getting the burden of disobedience of Allah وجل upon the عزshoulders. For the sake of Allah وجل Refrain from committing !عزthis absurd and Ḥarām act, and prevent your children and relatives as well. Wherever some uncultured children set off fireworks, do not stay to spectate such scenes. (Islāmī Zindagī, p. 78)

Setting off the fireworks on Shab-e-Barā-at is, no doubt, wastage of money and extravagance; therefore this act is Ḥarām and impermissible. Likewise production, selling and purchasing of fireworks are all prohibited as per Sharī’aĥ. (Fatāwā Ajmaliyyaĥ, pp. 52, vol. 4)

Imām-e-Aĥl-e-Sunnat, Mujaddid [Revivalist] of the Ummaĥ, Reviver of the Sunnaĥ, Destroyer of Bid’aĥ, Scholar of the Sacred Law, ‘Allāmaĥ Maulānā Al-Ḥāj Al-Ḥāfiẓ, Al-Qārī, Ash-Shāĥ Imām Aḥmad Razā Khān محن ر ـ ة ال ليه رمح ـع has stated, ‘Undoubtedly


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the traditional detonation of fireworks at the occasions of weddings and Shab-e-Barā-at is Ḥarām and a sure offence as it involves wastage of money.’ (Fatāwā Razawīyyaĥ (Jad īd), pp. 279, vol. 23)

The Permissible Form of Fireworks

The fireworks that are set off at Shab-e-Barā-at are usually just for the sake of pleasure and amusement and are therefore sinful, Ḥarām and an act that leads to Hell. However, there are some specific permissible forms of fireworks as well. It was asked in the blessed presence of A’lā Ḥaḍrat عليه تعاىل اهللا What do the‘ :رمحةscholars of Islam say as regard to whether production and detonation of fireworks is Ḥarām or not?’

Answer: It is forbidden and sinful except in those cases which are devoid of sports and extravagance e.g. setting off firecrackers or fireballs for announcement of moon sighting for a new month, or to drive away the harmful animals or drive away the animals and birds from fields or fruit bearing trees in jungles or even in cities when required. (Fatāwā Razawīyyaĥ, pp. 290, vol. 23)

Tujĥ ko Sha’bān-ul-Mu’aẓẓam ka Khudāyā wāsṭaĥ

Bakhsh day Rab-e-Muḥammad tū mayrī ĥar aīk khaṭā



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1. Inspiring Ijtimā’ of Shab-e-Barā-at

If one is desirous to increase the fervour for worshiping on the night of Shab-e-Barā-at, to refrain from sinful acts like setting fireworks in this holy night and wants to become a pious Muslim, he should embrace the Madanī environment of Dawat-e-Islami, the global, non political movement for propagation of Quran and Sunnaĥ. One should travel three days every month in the Sunnaĥ-Inspiring Madanī Qāfilaĥ with the devotees of Prophet and should tend to transform his life according to the guidelines of Madanī In’āmāt. For enticement, two inspiring Madanī marvels are being mentioned. The extract from writings of an Islamic brother of Markaz-ul-Auliyā, Lahore (Pakistan) regarding revolutionary reforms in his life is as under.

Before embracing the Madanī environment of Dawat-e-Islami, the global, non political movement for propagation of Quran and Sunnaĥ, I had been availing the company of the misled sect and was involved in a variety of sinful activities. Regretfully, I was proud of my lifestyle of watching movies and dramas and

visiting porn clubs ( � اذ ـع ـم هـالـل ). The decline of my sinful days and the dawning of my reformed self owe to the individual efforts of an Islamic brother. He convinced me to attend the Sunnaĥ-Inspiring Ijtimā’ of Shab-e-Barā-at at Hanjarwal. The speech of Muballigh-e-Dawat-e-Islami was so inspiring and heart rending that I regretted deeply over my sinful past. I perspired and felt so ashamed and afraid due to my disobedience to Allah وجل عزthat I burst into tears. After the Ijtimā’ an Islamic brother who


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was responsible for Madanī Qāfilaĥ met me and persuaded me to travel with Madanī Qāfilaĥ. I was already inspired and so I readily agreed to travel with the Madanī Qāfilaĥ.

In the blessed company of the devotees of the Noble Prophet I

learnt various acts of Sunnaĥ in Madanī Qāfilaĥ and ه�لـ ـحمـد لـ وجل ال عز I repented from my all previous sins. Upon the arrival of the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubārak I availed the opportunity of blissful I’tikāf in the last ten days with the devotees of the Exalted Prophet. In this I’tikāf, on 27th night, a fortunate Islamic brother was blessed with the vision of Holy Prophet واله عليه تعاىل اهللا وسلم ص1 . This significant incident intensified my liking for Dawat-e-Islami and I firmly embraced the Madanī environment of Dawat-e-Islami.

Āo karnay lago gay baĥut nayk kām

Madanī Māḥaul mayn karlo tum I’tikāf

Fazl-e-Rab say ĥo dīdār-e-Sultan-e-Dīn

Madanī Māḥaul mayn tum karlo I’tikāf

Rāḥat-o-chaīn pāye gā qalb-e-Ḥazīn

Madanī Māḥaul mayn karlo tum I’tikāf

(Wasāil-e-Bakhshish, p. 353)

2. Crazy for Films

The statement of another Islamic brother from Bara Board, Bāb-ul-Madīnaĥ (Karachi) is summarised as follows: I was a misfit and despised person of society. People called me ‘film


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crazy’ for I watched films and dramas excessively every day. Reforms in me owe to the individual effort of an Islamic brother. This led me to attend the Sunnaĥ-Inspiring Ijtimā’ of Shab-e-Barā-at held in Khajji ground (Gulbahar, Karachi) organized by Dawat-e-Islami, the global, non political movement for propagation of Quran and Sunnaĥ.

When I listened to the heart rending speech about ‘First Night in the Grave’ it felt the fear of Allah وجل in my core of the عزheart. I repented from all my previous sins and embraced the Madanī environment of Dawat-e-Islami. My entire family had

been westernized. ه�لـ ـحمـد لـ وجل ال عز As a result of my individual effort five brothers of mine also became devotees of Dawat-e-Islami and they all crowned their heads with green turban and gradually the environment of our households reformed into a completely Madanī environment. At the time of writing these lines I am serving the Sunnaĥ in capacity of Nigrān of Ḥalqaĥ Mushāwarat. I love to travel with Sunnaĥ-Inspiring Madanī

Qāfilaĥ and ه�لـ لـ ـحمـد وجل ال عز I travel regularly with 3-days Madanī Qāfilaĥ every month.

Yaqīnan Muqaddar ka woĥ ĥay sikandar

Jisay khayr say mil gaya Madanī Māḥaul

Yaĥān Sunnatayn sīkĥnay ko milayn gi

Dilāye gā khauf-e-Khudā Madanī Māḥaul

Ay bīmār-e-‘iṣyān tū ā jā yaĥān par

Gunāĥaun kī daygā dawā Madanī Māḥaul

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Dear Islamic brothers! Now towards the end of my Bayān, I would like to avail auspicious opportunity of telling you an excellence of Sunnaĥ and thereafter I will tell you some Sunnaĥs and manners. The most Beloved Prophet Muhammad

عل تعاىل اهللا واله ص1 وسلم يه stated, ‘He, who loved my Sunnaĥ, loved me and he who loved me will be with me in the Paradise.’ (Mishkāt-ul-Maṣābīḥ, pp. 55, vol. 1, Ḥadīš 175)

Sīnaĥ tayrī Sunnat kā Madīnaĥ banay Āqā

Jannat mayn pařawsī mujĥay tum apnā banānā

� ل ب� و ص� +� الح� � ا بي ا ع� + ـه� ص�د لـل م� + م�ح� ت�ع�ا0 ع�

11 Madanī Pearls Regarding Visit to the Graveyard

1. The Prophet of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind, the Most Generous and Kind اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم ص1 said, ‘I had prohibited you for visiting graves. Now do visit graves for it causes aversion from worldliness and reminds of the afterlife.’ (Sunan Ibn Mājaĥ, pp. 252, vol. 2, Ḥadīš 1571)

2. If one intends to visit a Muslim’s grave (or Mausoleum of some beloved of Allah وجل it is Mustaḥab for him to ,(عزfirstly offer two Rak’āt Nafl Ṣalāĥ (not in Makruĥ timings) at his home reciting Āyat-ul-Kursī once and Sūraĥ al-Ikhlāṣ thrice after Sūraĥ al-Fātiḥaĥ in each Rak’at and to donate it’s Šawāb to Ṣāḥib-e-Qabr (i.e. the buried person); Allah وجل will produce Nūr (light) in the grave of that deceased عز


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person and will reward this person (who donated Šawāb) abundantly. (Fatāwā ‘Ālamgīrī, pp. 350, vol. 5)

3. Don’t engage in futile talks while going to visit a mausoleum or a grave. (Fatāwā ‘Ālamgīrī, pp. 350, vol. 5)

4. Enter the graveyard via that usual pathway where there had never been graves of Muslims before. Never use the newly carved pathway. It is quoted in Rad-dul-Muḥtār: Walking on a newly carved pathway (that has been built up by levelling the graves) is Ḥarām. (Rad-dul-Muḥtār, pp. 612, vol. 1) Even if there is only overwhelming suspicion regarding new pathway, it is impermissible and sinful to walk on that. (Dur-re-Mukhtār , pp. 183, vol. 3)

5. It’s been observed at some mausoleums of beloveds of Allah وجل that the flooring is done by demolishing the عزgraves of Muslims just to facilitate visitors. Walking, standing, lying down, seating for recitation (of Quran) and invocations etc. upon such floorings is Ḥarām. Recite Fātiḥaĥ remaining distant.

6. Beholding the grave should be done whilst standing in front of the face of the beloved of Allah وجل and one عزshould approach from foot side of him to remain in front of his vision; never approach from head side as he (the buried) would have to turn his head to look. (Fatāwā Razawīyyaĥ, pp. 532, vol. 9)


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7. Stand in the graveyard with back towards the Holy Qiblaĥ and facing the face of the buried and then invoke:

� لس م ا

اـي يكم عل

قبور ه ا

ال

اغفر ي ل

ل نـتم ا��

كم ا

ول

ا

ل ف و ـسل ن ب

ان Aر

ث

Translation

Salutation be upon you all, O inhabitants of the graves,

may Allah وجل forgive us and you. You came (here) before عز

us and we are about to come after you.

(Fatāwā ‘Ālamgīrī, pp. 350, vol. 5)

8. One who invokes this on entering the graveyard:

�لل

م رب ه ا

Aاا

ـت ة و ل جساد ال

عظام الخـرة ال

خرجـت ال

ن من dه ا و ي ال د ك بمنة ا

مو

عل

ك مـن عنـد اروح يها خل

� م وس ا منTranslation

O Allah وجل وجل O the Rab عز of decayed bodies and ruined عز

bones! Send Your blessings and my salutation to those who

departed from the world with faith (in You).

Then, all the Muslims who have passed away till then since the time of Sayyidunā Ādam ـال الـس معـليـه will pray for his forgiveness. (Muṣannaf Ibn Abī Shaybaĥ, pp. 15, vol. 10)


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9. The Most Merciful Prophet اهللا تعاىل عليه واله وسلم ص1 said, ‘A person who enters the graveyard, then recites Sūraĥ al-Fātiḥaĥ, Sūraĥ al-Ikhlāṣ and Sūraĥ at-Takāšur and prays this supplication: ‘O Allah وجل Deliver the Šawāb of what I !عزrecited from the Holy Quran to the Muslim men and women of this graveyard; all those believers will become intercessor for him (who donated Šawāb) on the Day of Judgement.’ (Sharaḥ-us-Ṣudūr, p. 311)

It is quoted in a Ḥadīš: One who recites Sūraĥ al-Ikhlāṣ 11 times and donates its Šawāb to the dead, he (i.e. who conveys Šawāb) will be awarded Šawāb equivalent to the number of the dead. (Dur-re-Mukhtār, pp. 183, vol. 3)

10. Agarbattī (incense sticks) should not be lit upon the grave as it is a discourteous act and it causes discomfort to the corpse; however if it is desired to spread fragrance for the comfort of the visitors, it should be lit up beside the grave on free land, as perfuming is commendable. (Derived from Fatāwā Razawīyyaĥ, pp. 525,582, vol. 9)

On another place, A’lā Ḥaḍrat عليه اهللا تعاىل has stated: It is رمحةquoted in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim Sharīf through Sayyidunā ‘Amr bin ‘Āṣ ع تعاىل اهللا نه ـر6 that he advised his son at the time of death, ‘When I die, do not let any lamenting woman or any fire accompanying my funeral.’ (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, pp. 75, Ḥadīš 192)


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11. Do not place lamp or incense sticks upon the grave for it is fire and placing fire upon grave teases the corpse; however if it is required for purpose of providing lighting to the passers-by, candle or lamp may be placed beside the grave on the free land.

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5 Madanī Pearls

Sayyīdunā ‘Abdullāĥ bin ‘Amr bin al-‘Āṣ تعاىل عنه اهللا ,has stated ر6‘There are 5 such habits, that if someone adopts, he will become virtuous in the worldly life and in the afterlife:

1.

A

ال

Aا ا��

د رسو م م ا��

ل From time to time, one should kept

reciting it.

2. Whenever he is afflicted with any calamity (e.g. if he becomes ill, suffers a loss, or if he hears worrying news), he should

invoke اان ان و �� ا

ن عو راج ه ال and حو

A و

ق

Aو

ة ل

Aا با��

عل ال

م ي عظ ال .

3. Whenever he receives a blessing, he should invoke

ا

م ل د��

م رب ال

ي عل to pay gratitude.

4. When commencing any (permissible) act, he should recite

pا م ي ن الرح الرح �� .

5. Whenever a sin gets committed, invoke فر تغ س ا ا��

تو ي عظ ال

ب م وا

ه ال

(seeking forgiveness from the Magnificent Rab وجل I turn عزto Him for repentance).

(Al-Munabbiĥāt, p. 57)

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For Security of the Home

Sayyīdunā Imām Fakhruddīn Rāzī رح ـع ـ� ة م ـليه ـقـوی ه الـل ال says,

‘Whoever writes pا م ي ن الرح الرح �� on the entrance door

(main gate) of his house gets secured from destruction, even if he is a disbeliever (only in this world). So how high would be the excellence of that Muslim who has inscribed it on his heart’s tablet forever!’ (Tafsīr Kabīr, pp. 152, vol. 1)

Spiritual Cure for Ending Enmity

If حيمحن الرالر p is recited 786 times over water, and ا��

then the water is given to the opponent (i.e. enemy), ش�آءالـلـ�ه وجل ان عز he will cease his enmity, and will begin to

love instead. If the same is served to a friend to drink, the friendship will become stronger. (Jannatī Zaīwar, p. 578)

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