Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)
Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 330.
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Narated By 'Aisha : (The wife of the Prophet) We set out with Allahs Apostle on one of his journeys till we reached Al-Baida' or Dhatul-Jaish, a necklace of mine was broken (and lost). Allah's Apostle stayed there to search for it, and so did the people along with him. There was no water at that place, so the people went to Abu- Bakr As-Siddiq and said, "Don't you see what 'Aisha has done? She has made Allah's Apostle and the people stay where there is no water and they have no water with them." Abu Bakr came while Allah's Apostle was sleeping with his head on my thigh, He said, to me: "You have detained Allah's Apostle and the people where there is no water and they have no water with them.

So he admonished me and said what Allah wished him to say and hit me on my flank with his hand. Nothing prevented me from moving (because of pain) but the position of Allah's Apostle on my thigh. Allah's Apostle got up when dawn broke and there was no water. So Allah revealed the Divine Verses of Tayammum. So they all performed Tayammum. Usaid bin Hudair said, "O the family of Abu Bakr! This is not the first blessing of yours." Then the camel on which I was riding was caused to move from its place and the necklace was found beneath it.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 331.
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Narated By Jabir bin 'Abdullah : The Prophet said, "I have been given five things which were not given to any one else before me.

1. Allah made me victorious by awe, (by His frightening my enemies) for a distance of one month's journey.
2. The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for praying and a thing to perform Tayammum, therefore anyone of my followers can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due.
3. The booty has been made Halal (lawful) for me yet it was not lawful for anyone else before me.
4. I have been given the right of intercession (on the Day of Resurrection).
5. Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation only but I have been sent to all mankind.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 332.
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Narated By 'Urwa's father : 'Aisha said, "I borrowed a necklace from Asma' and it was lost. So Allah's Apostle sent a man to search for it and he found it. Then the time of the prayer became due and there was no water. They prayed (without ablution) and informed Allah's Apostle about it, so the verse of Tayammum was revealed." Usaid bin Hudair said to 'Aisha, "May Allah reward you. By Allah, whenever anything happened which you did not like, Allah brought good for you and for the Muslims in that."

Al-Jurf and the time for the 'Asr prayer became due while he was at Marbad-AnNa'am (sheep-fold), so he (performed Tayammum) and prayed there and then entered Medina when the sun was still high but he did not repeat that prayer.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 333.
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Narated By Abu Juhaim Al-Ansari : The Prophet came from the direction of Bir Jamal. A man met him and greeted him. But he did not return back the greeting till he went to a (mud) wall and smeared his hands and his face with its dust (performed Tayammum) and then returned back the greeting.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 334.
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Narated By 'Abdur Rahman bin Abza : A man came to 'Umar bin Al-Khattab and said, "I became Junub but no water was available." 'Ammar bin Yasir said to 'Umar, "Do you remember that you and I (became Junub while both of us) were together on a journey and you didn't pray but I rolled myself on the ground and prayed? I informed the Prophet about it and he said, 'It would have been sufficient for you to do like this.' The Prophet then stroked lightly the earth with his hands and then blew off the dust and passed his hands over his face and hands."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 335.
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Narated By Said bin 'Abdur Rahman bin Abza : (On the authority of his father who said) 'Ammar said so (the above Statement). And Shu'ba stroked lightly the earth with his hands and brought them close to his mouth (blew off the dust) and passed them over his face and then the backs of his hands. 'Ammar said, "Ablution (meaning Tayammum here) is sufficient for a Muslim if water is not available."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 336.
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Narated By 'Abdur Rahman bin Abza : That while he was in the company of 'Umar, 'Ammar said to 'Umar, "We were in a detachment and became Junub and I blew the dust off my hands (performed the rolling over the earth and prayed.)"

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 337.
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Narated By 'Abdur Rahman bin Abza : 'Ammar said to 'Umar "I rolled myself in the dust and came to the Prophet who said, 'Passing dusted hands over the face and the backs of the hands is sufficient for you.'"

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 338.
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Narated By 'Ammar : As above.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 339.
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Narated By 'Ammar : The Prophet stroked the earth with his hands and then passed them over his face and the backs of his hands (while demonstrating Tayammum).

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 340.
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Narated By 'Imran : Once we were traveling with the Prophet and we carried on traveling till the last part of the night and then we (halted at a place) and slept (deeply). There is nothing sweeter than sleep for a traveler in the last part of the night. So it was only the heat of the sun that made us to wake up and the first to wake up was so and so, then so and so and then so and so (the narrator 'Auf said that Abu Raja' had told him their names but he had forgotten them) and the fourth person to wake up was 'Umar bin Al-Khattab. And whenever the Prophet used to sleep, nobody would wake up him till he himself used to get up as we did not know what was happening (being revealed) to him in his sleep. So, 'Umar got up and saw the condition of the people, and he was a strict man, so he said, "Allahu Akbar" and raised his voice with Takbir, and kept on saying loudly till the Prophet got up because of it. When he got up, the people informed him about what had happened to them. He said, "There is no harm (or it will not be harmful). Depart!" So they departed from that place, and after covering some distance the Prophet stopped and asked for some water to perform the ablution. So he performed the ablution and the call for the prayer was pronounced and he led the people in prayer. After he finished from the prayer, he saw a man sitting aloof who had not prayed with the people. He asked, "O so and so! What has prevented you from praying with us?" He replied, "I am Junub and there is no water. " The Prophet said, "Perform Tayammum with (clean) earth and that is sufficient for you."

Then the Prophet proceeded on and the people complained to him of thirst. Thereupon he got down and called a person (the narrator 'Auf added that Abu Raja' had named him but he had forgotten) and 'Ali, and ordered them to go and bring water. So they went in search of water and met a woman who was sitting on her camel between two bags of water. They asked, "Where can we find water?" She replied, "I was there (at the place of water) this hour yesterday and my people are behind me." They requested her to accompany them. She asked, "Where?" They said, "To Allah's Apostle." She said, "Do you mean the man who is called the Sabi, (with a new religion)?" They replied, "Yes, the same person. So come along." They brought her to the Prophet and narrated the whole story. He said, "Help her to dismount." The Prophet asked for a pot, then he opened the mouths of the bags and poured some water into the pot. Then he closed the big openings of the bags and opened the small ones and the people were called upon to drink and water their animals. So they all watered their animals and they (too) all quenched their thirst and also gave water to others and last of all the Prophet gave a pot full of water to the person who was Junub and told him to pour it over his body. The woman was standing and watching all that which they were doing with her water. By Allah, when her water bags were returned the looked like as if they were more full (of water) than they had been before (Miracle of Allah's Apostle) Then the Prophet ordered us to collect something for her; so dates, flour and Sawiq were collected which amounted to a good meal that was put in a piece of cloth. She was helped to ride on her camel and that cloth full of food-stuff was also placed in front of her and then the Prophet said to her, "We have not taken your water but Allah has given water to us." She returned home late. Her relatives asked her: "O so and so what has delayed you?" She said, "A strange thing! Two men met me and took me to the man who is called the Sabi' and he did such and such a thing. By Allah, he is either the greatest magician between this and this (gesturing with her index and middle fingers raising them towards the sky indicating the heaven and the earth) or he is Allah's true Apostle."

Afterwards the Muslims used to attack the pagans around her abode but never touched her village. One day she said to her people, "I think that these people leave you purposely. Have you got any inclination to Islam?" They obeyed her and all of them embraced Islam.

Abu 'Abdultah said: The word Saba'a means "The one who has deserted his old religion and embraced a new religion." Abul 'Ailya said, "The Sabis are a sect of people of the Scripture who recite the Book of Psalms."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 341.
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Narated By Abu Wail : Abu Muisa said to'Abdullah bin Mas'ud, "If one does not find water (for ablution) can he give up the prayer?" Abdullah replied, "If you give the permission to perform Tayammum they will perform Tayammum even if water was available if one of them found it cold." Abu Musa said, "What about the statement of 'Ammar to 'Umar?" 'Abdullah replied, "Umar was not satisfied by his statement."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 342.
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Narated By Shaqiq bin Salama : I was with 'Abdullah and Abu Musa; the latter asked the former, "O Abu AbdurRahman! What is your opinion if somebody becomes Junub and no water is available?" 'Abdullah replied, "Do not pray till water is found." Abu Musa said, "What do you say about the statement of 'Ammar (who was ordered by the Prophet to perform Tayammum). The Prophet said to him: "Perform Tayammum and that would be sufficient." 'Abdullah replied, "Don't you see that 'Umar was not satisfied by 'Ammar's statement?" Abu- Musa said, "All right, leave 'Ammalr's statement, but what will you say about this verse (of Tayammum)?" 'Abqiullah kept quiet and then said, "If we allowed it, then they would probably perform Tayammum even if water was available, if one of them found it (water) cold." The narrator added, "I said to Shaqrq, "Then did 'Abdullah dislike to perform Tayammum because of this?" He replied, "Yes."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 343.
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Narated By Al-A'mash : Shaqiq said, "While I was sitting with 'Abdullah and Abu Musa Al-Ash-'ari, the latter asked the former, 'If a person becomes Junub and does not find water for one month, can he perform Tayammum and offer his prayer?' (He applied in the negative). Abu Musa said, 'What do you say about this verse from Surat "Al-Ma'ida": When you do not find water then perform Tayammum with clean earth? 'Abdullah replied, 'If we allowed it then they would probably perform Tayammum with clean earth even if water were available but cold.' I said to Shaqiq, 'You then disliked to perform Tayammum because of this?' Shaqiq said,'Yes.' (Shaqiq added), "Abu Musa said, 'Haven't you heard the statement of 'Ammar to 'Umar? He said: I was sent out by Allah's Apostle for some job and I became Junub and could not find water so I rolled myself over the dust (clean earth) like an animal does, and when I told the Prophet of that he said, 'Like this would have been sufficient.' The Prophet (saying so) lightly stroked the earth with his hand once and blew it off, then passed his (left) hand over the back of his right hand or his (right) hand over the back of his left hand and then passed them over his face.' So 'Abdullah said to Abu- Musa, 'Don't you know that 'Umar was not satisfied with 'Ammar's statement?'"

Narrated Shaqiq: While I was with 'Abdullah and Abu Musa, the latter said to the former, "Haven't you heard the statement of 'Ammar to 'Umar? He said, "Allah's Apostle sent you and me out and I became Junub and rolled myself in the dust (clean earth) (for Tayammum). When we came to Allah's Apostle I told him about it and he said, 'This would have been sufficient,' passing his hands over his face and the backs of his hands once only.'"

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Rubbing Hands And Feet With Dust (Tayammum)

Volumn 001, Book 007, Hadith Number 344.
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Narated By 'Imran bin Husain Al-Khuza'i : Allah's Apostle saw a person sitting aloof and not praying with the people. He asked him, "O so and so! What prevented you from offering the prayer with the people?" He replied, "O Allah's Apostle! I am Junub and there is no water." The Prophet said, "Perform Tayammum with clean earth and that will be sufficient for you."

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Ramadan Daily Dua ::O Allah, on this day,make my efforts worthy of appreciation,
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. Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jis ne ALLAH ki raza ke liye ek din ka roza rakha,ALLAH ta'ala us ko jahannam se itna door kardega jaisay kawwa ke jab baccha tha,us waqt se udta raha yaha'n tak ke bodha ho kar mara.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.agar kisi ne ek din nafil roza rakaha aur zameen bhar use sona(gold) diya jae,jab bhi us ka sawab poora na ho ga.us ka sawab qayamat hi ke din mile ga.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.har cheez ke liye zakat hai aur badan ki zakat roza hai aur roza nisf sabr hai.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jo banda ALLAH ki rah men ek din ka roza rakhe,ALLAH ta'ala us ke munh ko dozakh se 70 baras ki rah door farma dega(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jo banda ALLAH ki rah men ek din ka roza rakhe,ALLAH ta'ala us ke aur jahannum ke darmiyan ALLAH ta'ala itni badi khandaq karde ga,jitna aasman wo zameen ke darmiyan fasla hai.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam farmate hain.roza dar ki dua aftar ke waqt rad nahi ki jati.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam farmate hain.jis ne ramzan ka roza rakha aur us ki hudood ko pahechana aur jis cheez se bachna cah'hiye us se bacha to jo pahele kar chuka hai us ka kaffara ho gaya.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jis ne makkah me mahe ramzan paya aur roza rakha aur rat men jitna mayassar aya qayam kiya to ALLAH ta'ala us ke liye aur jaga ke 1 lakh ramzan ka sawab likhe ga aur har din ek gardan aazad karne ka sawab aur har rat ek gardan aazad karne ka sawab aur har roz jehaad men ghode par sawar kardene ka sawab aur har din men hasna aur har rat men hasna likhe ga.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.agar bando'n ko maloom hota ke ramzan kiya cheez hai to meri ummat tamanna karti ke pora sal ramzan hi ho.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Rat ke waqt roze ke niyyat ki subh gashi ki halat men houi aur ye gashi kai din tak tari rahi to sirf pahele din ka roza huwa baqi dino'n ki qaza rakhe,agarcha pure ramzan bhar gashi rahi agarache niyyat ka waqt na mila.(Dure Mukhtar)

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Saheri khana bhi niyyat hai khowa ramzan ke roze ke liye ho ya kisi aur roze ke liye magar jab saheri khate waqt ye irada hai ke subh ko roza na hoga to saheri khana niyyat nahi.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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"Aae imaan walo'n tum par roze farz kiye gaye jaisay aglo'n par farz howe the ke tumhe'n parhezgari mile"(Quran 2:183)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jab ramzan aata hai,aasman ke darwaze khol diye jate hain.(Bukhari shareef,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jab ramzan aata hai to rahemat ke darwaze khol diye jate hain aur jahannum ke darwaze band kar diye jate hain aur shyateen zanjero'n men jakad diye jate hain.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.ramzan aaya,ye barkat ka mahena hai,ALLAH ta'ala ne is ke roze tum par farz kiye,is me aasman ke darwaze khol diye jate hain aur dozakh ke darwaze band kar diye jate hain aur sarkash shaitano'n ke taoq dal diye jate hain aur is men ek rat aisi hai jo 1000 maheno'n se bahetar hai,jo is ki bhalai se maherom raha,wo be shak maherom hai.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Jab ramzan ka mahena aaya to Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.ye mahena aaya,is me ek rat 1000 maheno'n se bahetar hai,jo is se maheroom raha,wo har cheez se maherom raha aur is ki khair se wahi maherom hoga,jo poora maheroom hai.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Baheqi Ibne Abbas RadiALLAHuanh se ravi,kahete hain,jab ramzan ka mahena aata Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam sab qaidiyo'n ko riha farma dete aur har sail ko ata farmate.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jannat ibtedae sal se sal e aindah tak ramzan ke liye aarasta ki jati hai,jab ramzan ka pahela din aata hai to jannt ke patto'n se arsh ki ek hawa hore aen par chalti hai,wo kaheti hain,aae Rab!to apne bando'n se hamare liye un ko shawhar bana,jin se hamari aankhe'n thandi hu'n aur un ki aankhe'n hum se thandi hu'n.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.Ramzan ki aakhir shab me is ummat ki maghferat hoti hai.arz ki gai,kya wo shabe qadr hai?farmaya.nahi lekin kaam karne wale ko us waqt mazdori poori di jati hai,jab kaam poora karle.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam farmate hain.jannat me 8 darwaze hain,in men ek darwaze ka nam rayyan hai,is darwaze se wahi jae'n ge jo roza rakhte hain.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jo imaan ki waja se aur sawab ke liye ramzan ka roza rakhega,us ke agle gunah bakhsh diye jainge.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.roza wo Quran bande ke liye shafa'at kare'n ge,roza kahe ga aae Rab!main ne khane aur khawishu'n se din bhar ise rok diya,meri shafa'at is ke haq men qubool farma.Quran kahega,aae Rab!main ne ise rat men sone se baz rakha,meri shafa'at is ke haq men qubool kar.dono'n ki shafa'at qubool ho gi.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jis ne ALLAH ki rah men kharch kiya,us ko 700 ka sawab mile ga.1 dirham ka 700 dirham aur 1 dinar ka 700 dinar aur roza ALLAH ke liye hai,is ka sawab ALLAH ke siwa koi nahi janta.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

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Nabi SallALLAHu Alaihi Wasallam ne farmaya.jis ne ALLAH ki rah men kharch kiya,us ko 700 ka sawab mile ga.1 dirham ka 700 dirham aur 1 dinar ka 700 dinar aur roza ALLAH ke liye hai,is ka sawab ALLAH ke siwa koi nahi janta.(Bahar e Shariat,part 5,)

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer
Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 001.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : I heard Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) saying, "We (Muslims) are the last (to come) but (will be) the foremost on the Day of Resurrection though the former nations were given the Holy Scriptures before us. And this was their day (Friday) the celebration of which was made compulsory for them but they differed about it. So Allah gave us the guidance for it (Friday) and all the other people are behind us in this respect: the Jews' (holy day is) tomorrow (i.e. Saturday) and the Christians' (is) the day after tomorrow (i.e. Sunday)."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 002.
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Narated By 'Abdullah bin Umar : Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "Anyone of you attending the Friday (prayers) should take a bath."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 003.
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Narated By Ibn 'Umar : While Umar bin Al-Khattab was standing and delivering the sermon on a Friday, one of the companions of the Prophet, who was one of the foremost Muhajirs (emigrants) came. 'Umar said to him, "What is the time now?" He replied, "I was busy and could not go back to my house till I heard the Adhan. I did not perform more than the ablution." Thereupon 'Umar said to him, "Did you perform only the ablution although you know that Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) used to order us to take a bath (on Fridays)?"

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 004.
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Narated By Abu Said Al-Khudri : Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every male (Muslim) who has attained the age of puberty."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 005.
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Narated By Abu Said : I testify that Allah's Apostle said, "The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every male Muslim who has attained the age of puberty and (also) the cleaning of his teeth with Siwak, and the using of perfume if it is available." Amr (a sub-narrator) said, "I confirm that the taking of a bath is compulsory, but as for the Siwak and the using of perfume, Allah knows better whether it is obligatory or not, but according to the Hadith it is as above.")

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 006.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "Any person who takes a bath on Friday like the bath of Janaba and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour i.e. early), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allah's cause); and whoever goes in the second hour it is as if he had sacrificed a cow; and whoever goes in the third hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a horned ram; and if one goes in the fourth hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a hen; and whoever goes in the fifth hour then it is as if he had offered an egg. When the Imam comes out (i.e. starts delivering the Khutba), the angels present themselves to listen to the Khutba."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 007.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : While 'Umar (bin Al-Khattab) was delivering the Khutba on a Friday, a man entered (the mosque). 'Umar asked him, "What has detained you from the prayer?" The man said, "It was only that when I heard the Adhan I performed ablution (for the prayer)." On that 'Umar said, "Did you not hear the Prophet saying: 'Anyone of you going out for the Jumua prayer should take a bath'?".

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 008.
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Narated By Salman-Al-Farsi : The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "Whoever takes a bath on Friday, purifies himself as much as he can, then uses his (hair) oil or perfumes himself with the scent of his house, then proceeds (for the Jumua prayer) and does not separate two persons sitting together (in the mosque), then prays as much as (Allah has) written for him and then remains silent while the Imam is delivering the Khutba, his sins in-between the present and the last Friday would be forgiven."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 009.
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Narated By Tawus : I said to Ibn 'Abbas, "The people are narrating that the Prophet said, 'Take a bath on Friday and wash your heads (i.e. take a thorough bath) even though you were not Junub and use perfume'." On that Ibn 'Abbas replied, "I know about the bath, (i.e. it is essential) but I do not know about the perfume (i.e. whether it is essential or not.)"

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 010.
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Narated By Tawus : Ibn 'Abbas mentioned the statement of the Prophet regarding the taking of a bath on Friday and then I asked him whether the Prophet (p.b.u.h) had ordered perfume or (hair) oil to be used if they could be found in one's house. He (Ibn 'Abbas) replied that he did not know about it.

 

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 011.
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Narated By 'Abdullah bin 'Umar : Umar bin Al-Khattab saw a silken cloak (being sold) at the gate of the Mosque and said to Allah's Apostle, "I wish you would buy this to wear on Fridays and also on occasions of the arrivals of the delegations." Allah's Apostle replied, "This will be worn by a person who will have no share (reward) in the Hereafter." Later on similar cloaks were given to Allah's Apostle and he gave one of them to 'Umar bin Al-Khattab. On that 'Umar said, "O Allah's Apostle! You have given me this cloak although on the cloak of Atarid (a cloak merchant who was selling that silken cloak at the gate of the mosque) you passed such and such a remark." Allah's Apostle replied, "I have not given you this to wear". And so 'Umar bin Al-Khattab gave it to his pagan brother in Mecca to wear.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 012.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle said, "If I had not found it hard for my followers or the people, I would have ordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak for every prayer."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 013.
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Narated By Anas : Allah's Apostle I said, "I have told you repeatedly to (use) the Siwak. (The Prophet put emphasis on the use of the Siwak.)"

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 014.
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Narated By Hudhaifa : When the Prophet (p.b.u.h) got up at night (for the night prayer), he used to clean his mouth.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 015.
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Narated By 'Aisha : AbdurRahman bin Abi Bakr came holding a Siwak with which he was cleaning his teeth. Allah's Apostle looked at him. I requested Abdur-Rahman to give the Siwak to me and after he gave it to me I divided it, chewed it and gave it to Allah's Apostle. Then he cleaned his teeth with it and (at that time) he was resting against my chest.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 016.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : The Prophet used to recite the following in the Fajr prayer of Friday, "Alif, Lam, Mim, Tanzil" (Surat-as-Sajda #32) and "Hal-ata-ala-l-Insani" (i.e. Surah-Ad-Dahr #76).

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 017.
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Narated By Ibn 'Abbas : The first Jumua prayer which was offered after a Jumua prayer offered at the mosque of Allah's Apostle took place in the mosque of the tribe of 'Abdul Qais at Jawathi in Bahrain.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 018.
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Narated By Ibn Umar : I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "All of you are Guardians." Yunis said: Ruzaiq bin Hukaim wrote to Ibn Shihab while I was with him at Wadi-al-Qura saying, "Shall I lead the Jumua prayer?" Ruzaiq was working on the land (i.e farming) and there was a group of Sudanese people and some others with him; Ruzaiq was then the Governor of Aila. Ibn Shihab wrote (to Ruzaiq) ordering him to lead the Jumua prayer and telling him that Salim told him that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar had said, "I heard Allah's Apostle saying, 'All of you are guardians and responsible for your wards and the things under your care. The Imam (i.e. ruler) is the guardian of his subjects and is responsible for them and a man is the guardian of his family and is responsible for them. A woman is the guardian of her husband's house and is responsible for it. A servant is the guardian of his master's belongings and is responsible for them.' I thought that he also said, 'A man is the guardian of his father's property and is responsible for it. All of you are guardians and responsible for your wards and the things under your care."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 019.
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Narated By 'Abdullah bin 'Umar : I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "Anyone of you coming for the Jumua prayer should take a bath."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 020.
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Narated By Abu Said Al-Khudri : Allah's Apostle said, "The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every Muslim who has attained the age of puberty."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 021.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle said "We are the last (to come amongst the nations) but (will be) the foremost on the Day of Resurrection. They were given the Holy Scripture before us and we were given the Quran after them. And this was the day (Friday) about which they differed and Allah gave us the guidance (for that). So tomorrow (i.e. Saturday) is the Jews' (day), and the day after tomorrow (i.e. Sunday) is the Christians'." The Prophet (p.b.u.h) remained silent (for a while) and then said, "It is obligatory for every Muslim that he should take a bath once in seven days, when he should wash his head and body." Narrated Abu Huraira through different narrators that the Prophet said, "It is Allah's right on every Muslim that he should take a bath (at least) once in seven days."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 022.
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Narated By Ibn Umar : The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "Allow women to go to the Mosques at night."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 023.
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Narated By Ibn Umar : One of the wives of Umar (bin Al-Khattab) used to offer the Fajr and the 'Isha' prayer in congregation in the Mosque. She was asked why she had come out for the prayer as she knew that Umar disliked it, and he has great ghaira (self-respect). She replied, "What prevents him from stopping me from this act?" The other replied, "The statement of Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) : 'Do not stop Allah's women-slave from going to Allah s Mosques' prevents him."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 027.
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Narated By Anas bin Malik : The Prophet used to offer the Jumua prayer immediately after mid-day.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 028.
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Narated By Anas bin Malik : We used to offer the Jumua prayer early and then have an afternoon nap.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 029.
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Narated By Anas bin Malik : The Prophet used to offer the prayer earlier if it was very cold; and if it was very hot he used to delay the prayer, i.e. the Jumua prayer.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 030.
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Narated By Abu 'Abs : I heard the Prophet saying, "Anyone whose feet are covered with dust in Allah's cause, shall be saved by Allah from the Hell-Fire."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 031.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : Heard Allah's Apostles (p.b.u.h) saying, "If the prayer is started do not run for it but just walk for it calmly and pray whatever you get, and complete whatever is missed."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 032.
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Narated By 'Abdullah bin Abi Qatada : On the authority of his father... The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "Do not stand up (for prayer) unless you see me, and observe calmness and solemnity".

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 034.
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Narated By Ibn Juraij : I heard Nazi' saying, "Ibn Umar, said, 'The Prophet forbade that a man should make another man to get up to sit in his place' ". I said to Nafi', 'Is it for Jumua prayer only?' He replied, "For Jumua prayer and any other (prayer)."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 035.
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Narated By As-Saib bin Yazid : In the life-time of the Prophet, Abu Bakr and Umar, the Adhan for the Jumua prayer used to be pronounced when the Imam sat on the pulpit. But during the Caliphate of 'Uthman when the Muslims increased in number, a third Adhan at Az-Zaura' was added. Abu 'Abdullah said, "Az-Zaura' is a place in the market of Medina."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 036.
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Narated By As-Saib bin Yazid : The person who increased the number of Adhans for the Jumua prayers to three was Uthman bin Affan and it was when the number of the (Muslim) people of Medina had increased. In the life-time of the Prophet there was only one Muadh-dhin and the Adhan used to be pronounced only after the Imam had taken his seat (i.e. on the pulpit).

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 037.
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Narated By Abu Umama bin Sahl bin Hunaif : I heard Muawiya bin Abi Sufyan (repeating the statements of the Adhan) while he was sitting on the pulpit. When the Muadh-dhin pronounced the Adhan saying, "Allahu-Akbar, Allahu Akbar", Muawiya said: "Allah Akbar, Allahu Akbar." And when the Muadh-dhin said, "Ash-hadu an la ilaha illal-lah (I testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)", Muawiya said, "And (so do) I". When he said, "Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah" (I testify that Muhammad is Allah's Apostle), Muawiya said, "And (so do) I". When the Adhan was finished, Muawiya said, "O people, when the Muadh-dhin pronounced the Adhan I heard Allah's Apostle on this very pulpit saying what you have just heard me saying".

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 038.
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Narated By As-Sa'ib bin Yazid I  : 'Uthman bin 'Affan introduced the second Adhan on Fridays when the number of the people in the mosque increased. Previously the Adhan on Fridays used to be pronounced only after the Imam had taken his seat (on the pulpit).

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 039.
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Narated By Az-Zuhri : I heard As-Saib bin Yazid, saying, "In the life-time of Allah's Apostle, and Abu Bakr and Umar, the Adhan for the Jumua prayer used to be pronounced after the Imam had taken his seat on the pulpit. But when the people increased in number during the caliphate of 'Uthman, he introduced a third Adhan (on Friday for the Jumua prayer) and it was pronounced at Az-Zaura' and that new state of affairs remained so in the succeeding years.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 040.
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Narated By Abu Hazim bin Dinar : Some people went to Sahl bin Sad As-Sa'idi and told him that they had different opinions regarding the wood of the pulpit. They asked him about it and he said, "By Allah, I know of what wood the pulpit was made, and no doubt I saw it on thy very first day when Allah's Apostle I took his seat on it. Allah's Apostle sent for such and such an Ansari woman (and Sahl mentioned her name) and said to her, 'Order your slave-carpenter to prepare for me some pieces of wood (i.e. pulpit) on which I may sit at the time of addressing the people.' So she ordered her slave-carpenter and he made it from the tamarisk of the forest and brought it (to the woman). The woman sent that (pulpit) to Allah's Apostle who ordered it to be placed here. Then I saw Allah's Apostle praying on it and then bowed on it. Then he stepped back, got down and prostrated on the ground near the foot of the pulpit and again ascended the pulpit. After finishing the prayer he faced the people and said, 'I have done this so that you may follow me and learn the way I pray.'"

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 041.
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Narated By Jabir bin 'Abdullah : The Prophet used to stand by a stem of a date-palm tree (while delivering a sermon). When the pulpit was placed for him we heard that stem crying like a pregnant she-camel till the Prophet got down from the pulpit and placed his hand over it.


Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 042.
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Narated By Salim : My father said , "I heard the Prophet delivering the Khutba on the pulpit and he said, 'Whoever comes for the Jumua prayer should take a bath (before coming).'"


Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 043.
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Narated By Ibn Umar : The Prophet (p.b.u.h) used to deliver the Khutba while standing and then he would sit, then stand again as you do now-a-days.


Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 044.
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Narated By Abu Said Al-Khudri : One day the Prophet sat on the pulpit and we sat around him.


Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 045.
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Narated By 'Amr bin Taghlib : Some property or something was brought to Allah's Apostle and he distributed it. He gave to some men and ignored the others. Later he got the news of his being admonished by those whom he had ignored. So he glorified and praised Allah and said, "Amma ba'du. By Allah, I may give to a man and ignore another, although the one whom I ignore is more beloved to me than the one whom I give. But I give to some people as I feel that they have no patience and no contentment in their hearts and I leave those who are patient and self-contented with the goodness and wealth which Allah has put into their hearts and 'Amr bin Taghlib is one of them." Amr added, By Allah! Those words of Allah's Apostle are more beloved to me than the best red camels.


Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 046.
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Narated By 'Aisha : Once in the middle of the night Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) went out and prayed in the mosque and some men prayed with him. The next morning the people spoke about it and so more people gathered and prayed with him (in the second night). They circulated the news in the morning, and so, on the third night the number of people increased greatly. Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) came out and they prayed behind him. On the fourth night the mosque was overwhelmed by the people till it could not accommodate them. Allah's Apostle came out only for the Fajr prayer and when he finished the prayer, he faced the people and recited "Tashah-hud" (I testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that Muhammad is His Apostle), and then said, "Amma ba'du. Verily your presence (in the mosque at night) was not hidden from me, but I was afraid that this prayer (Prayer of Tahajjud) might be made compulsory and you might not be able to carry it out."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 047.
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Narated By Abu Hummaid As-Sa'idi : One night Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) stood up after the prayer and recited "Tashah-hud" and then praised Allah as He deserved and said, "Amma ba'du."


Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 048.
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Narated By Al-Miswar bin Makhrama : Once Allah's Apostle got up for delivering the Khutba and I heard him after "Tashah-hud" saying "Amma ba'du."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 050.
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Narated By 'Abdullah Ibn Umar : The Prophet used to deliver two Khutbas and sit in between them.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 051.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : The Prophet said, "When it is a Friday, the angels stand at the gate of the mosque and keep on writing the names of the persons coming to the mosque in succession according to their arrivals. The example of the one who enters the mosque in the earliest hour is that of one offering a camel (in sacrifice). The one coming next is like one offering a cow and then a ram and then a chicken and then an egg respectively. When the Imam comes out (for Jumua prayer) they (i.e. angels) fold their papers and listen to the Khutba."


Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 052.
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Narated By Jabir bin 'Abdullah : A person entered the mosque while the Prophet was delivering the Khutba on a Friday. The Prophet said to him, "Have you prayed?" The man replied in the negative. The Prophet said, "Get up and pray two Rakat."

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 053.
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Narated By Jabir : A man entered the Mosque while the Prophet was delivering the Khutba. The Prophet said to him, "Have you prayed?" The man replied in the negative. The Prophet said, "Pray two Rakat."



Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 054.
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Narated By Anas : While the Prophet was delivering the Khutba on a Friday, a man stood up and said, "O, Allah's Apostle! The livestock and the sheep are dying, so pray to Allah for rain." So he (the Prophet) raised both his hands and invoked Allah (for it).

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 055.
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Narated By Anas bin Malik : Once in the lifetime of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) the people were afflicted with drought (famine). While the Prophet was delivering the Khutba on a Friday, a Bedouin stood up and said, "O, Allah's Apostle! Our possessions are being destroyed and the children are hungry; Please invoke Allah (for rain)". So the Prophet raised his hands. At that time there was not a trace of cloud in the sky. By Him in Whose Hands my soul is as soon as he lowered his hands, clouds gathered like mountains, and before he got down from the pulpit, I saw the rain falling on the beard of the Prophet. It rained that day, the next day, the third day, the fourth day till the next Friday. The same Bedouin or another man stood up and said, "O Allah's Apostle! The houses have collapsed, our possessions and livestock have been drowned; Please invoke Allah (to protect us)". So the Prophet I raised both his hands and said, "O Allah! Round about us and not on us". So, in whatever direction he pointed with his hands, the clouds dispersed and cleared away, and Medina's (sky) became clear as a hole in between the clouds. The valley of Qanat remained flooded, for one month, none came from outside but talked about the abundant rain.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 056.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "When the Imam is delivering the Khutba, and you ask your companion to keep quiet and listen, then no doubt you have done an evil act."


Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 057.
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Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) talked about Friday and said, "There is an hour (opportune time) on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while praying and asks something from Allah, then Allah will definitely meet his demand." And he (the Prophet) pointed out the shortness of that time with his hands.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 058.
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Narated By Jabir bin 'Abdullah : While we were praying (Jumua Khutba & prayer) with the Prophet (p.b.u.h), some camels loaded with food, arrived (from Sham.~ The people diverted their attention towards the camels (and left the mosque), and only twelve persons remained with the Prophet. So this verse was revealed: "But when they see Some bargain or some amusement, They disperse headlong to it, And leave you standing." (62.11)

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 059.
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Narated By 'Abdullah bin Umar : Allah's Apostle used to pray two Rakat before the Zuhr prayer and two Rakat after it. He also used to pray two Rakat after the Maghrib prayer in his house, and two Rakat after the 'Isha' prayer. He never prayed after Jumua prayer till he departed (from the Mosque), and then he would pray two Rakat at home.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 060.
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Narated By Sahl bin Sad : There was a woman amongst us who had a farm and she used to sow Silq (a kind of vegetable) on the edges of streams in her farm. On Fridays she used to pull out the Silq from its roots and put the roots in a utensil. Then she would put a handful of powdered barley over it and cook it. The roots of the Silq were a substitute for meat. After finishing the Jumua prayer we used to greet her and she would give us that food which we would eat with our hands, and because of that meal, we used to look forward to Friday.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 061.
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Narated By Sahl : As above with the addition: We never had an afternoon nap nor meals except after offering the Jumua prayer.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 062.
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Narated By Anas : We used to offer the Jumua prayer early and then have the afternoon nap.

Sahih Al Bukhari - Book of Friday Prayer

Volumn 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 063.
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Narated By Sahl : We used to offer the Jumua prayer with the Prophet and then take the afternoon nap.

Zakat al-Fitrah FAQ (According to Fatawa

Zakat al-Fitrah FAQ (According to Fatawa

of Ayatullah Sayyid Al-Sistani)

Q. What is Zakat al-

Fitrah?

A: It is religious tax/

alms (Zakat) paid on

the day when

Muslims break the fasting period at the end

of the month of Ramadan. This alms is

known as Zakat al-Fitrah.

Q. What do the Qur'an and Hadith say

about Fitrah?

A: Imams (as) say that the verses: Indeed

whosoever purifies himself shall achieve

success, and glorifies the Name of his Lord

and prays (87:14 & 15) refer to giving of

Fitrah and saying prayers on Eid al-Fitr.

Hazrat Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (A.S.) said: for

your fast to be accepted, give zakat.

Q. When does Fitrah become wajib

(obligatroy)?

A. Payment of Fitrah becomes obligatory

after sunset on the eve of Eid al-Fitr. The

Fitrah should be kept aside and paid on Eid

al-Fitr before Eid prayers or before midday

for those who cannot say their Eid prayers.

It is necessary to have obligatory intention

(Niyyah) of giving Fitrah for God's pleasure

only.

Q. What happens if someone forgets or

does not give Fitrah on time?

A. If one does not give out or set aside the

Fitrah within the due time, he should give

the Fitrah later, on the basis of precaution,

without making the niyyah of adaa or

qadhaa but only Qurbatan Ilallah.

Q. Can we give Fitrah in advance?

A. Giving Fitrah before the eve of Eid al-Fitr

is not permissible. However, if you wish to

send Fitrah earlier so that it reaches the

needy on time, then you can send it as a

temporary loan to the needy and then

change your intention from loan to Fitrah

on the eve of Eid al-Fitr.

Q. To whom is Fitrah obligatroy?

A. Paying Fitrah is obligatory on every

Muslim who is mature (baligh), sane,

financially able, and conscious on the eve

of Eid al-Fitr. Fitrah should also be paid on

behalf of all dependents (e.g. wife,

children) whom one supports financially.

Q. When is a host required to pay Fitrah for

his guest?

A. If a person invites another person to his

house on the eve of Eid al-Fitr and if the

guest is present at the host's place at the

time of the sunset then it is obligatory for

the host to pay Fitrah for his guest.

Q. What happens if the guest arrives after

the sunset on Eid night?

A. In this case the guest will pay his/her

own Fitrah and it is not obligatory on the

host to pay Fitrah for the guest.

Q. What happens if a guest comes

uninvited and is present at the time of the

sunset on the eve of Eid al-Fitr?

A. Ayatullah Sayyid Al-Sistani says that the

host should still pay the Fitrah as an

obligatory precaution. However, Marhum

Ayatullah Sayyid al-Khui was of the opinion

that is recommended for the host to pay

Fitrah of an uninvited guest.

Q. How much should we pay for Fitrah?

A. Fitrah for a person is given on a weight

of three kilograms (one sa'a) on any food

commodity like wheat, barley, rice, millet,

raisins or dates. Ayatullah Sayyid Al-Sistani

is of the opinion that the item that is not a

staple food in your town should not be

given in Fitrah. Say, for example, if milletis

not a staple in Vancouver then Vancouver

Mumineen should not pay Fitrah on millet.

Q. Can we give cash value of any

commodity mentioned above?

A. Yes, cash value in lieu of any foodstuff

mentioned can be given as Fitrah. Thus, if a

kilo of rice costs $2.00, the cash value of

Fitrah on rice per person would be $6.00.

We recommend, Fitrah on basmati rice to

be Canadian Dollars 7.00 for residents of

Canada and US Dollars 6.00 for US

residents. (Please check prices for other

items in your areas.)

Q. Whom should we give the Fitrah to?

A. It is given to the needy who are unable

to meet their own or their dependants

annual living expenses, nor do they have

the means to do so through earning.

Ayatullah Sayyid Al-Sistani says that the

needy who is given the fitrah must be a

Shiah Ithna Ashari.

Q. Who should not be given the Fitrah?

A. A needy who: consumes alcohol, does

not say his daily prayers (salat), commits

sins openly, or he who is known to use the

Fitrah in sinful way.

Q. Are there any additional rules that we

need to be aware of?

A. Following are some important rules:

(i) Fitrah should not be sent outside the

town one resides in, if there are deserving

Mumineen in that town.

(ii) Fitrah from a non-Sayyid cannot be

given to a needy Sayyid; the reverse is

permissible.

(iii) A needy should be given at least one

Fitrah.

(iv) Amongst the needy, relatives should be

preferred over others when giving Fitrah,

next in line are neighbors and then the

learned.

GRATEFULNESS to ALLAH (SWT):

Islam commands us to be GRATEFUL to

ALLAH (SWT) by using His favours in proper

manners. We should share ALLAH's favours

on us, with others. Allah can provide them

(needy ones) better than what He has given

to us, but He wants to test us: Is the loveof

Allah more in our hearts or the love of

Dollars?

Sadaqah al-Fitr (voluntary charity) is a very

important part of Fasting in Ramadan. One

very important aspect of fasting is that we

become aware of how poor people feel.

Poverty is a cause of many problems.

Many of our ministers do not know what

starvation is like, and they have other

interests. How would they try to solve this

problem?

Al Hamdulillah, Islam has really solved the

big problem of Slavery. And Insha Allah,

Poverty will be solved.

ZAKAT AL-FITR (Alms giving, Charity

ZAKAT AL-FITR (Alms giving, Charity)

Allah (SWT) says in the Quran-e-Majid that

one who gives "Zakat" and remembers Him

will get salvation. Here, Zakat means "Fitra"

and remembrance of God means the

recitation of the following Takbir on the

night and morning of Eid al-Fitr.

"Allaaho Akbar, Allaaho Akbar, Laa ilaaha

illallaah wallaaho Akbar, Allaaho Akbar,Wa

lillaahil hamd. Alhamdulillah alaa maa

hadaanaa walahu Shukr alaa maa aulana."

The meaning of the above is: "Allah is

Great, Allah is Great there is no one worthy

of prayer but Allah, and Allah is Great; Allah

is Great, all praise be to Allah, it is He Who

guides."

Zakat al-Fitr is a small amount that Muslims

are obliged to pay as charity at the end of

Ramadan. Zakat al-Fitr is often referred to

as Sadaqah al-Fitr (voluntary charity). The

word Fitr means the same as Iftaar,

breaking a fast and it comes from the same

root word as Futoor which means

breakfast. Thus, Islamically, Zakat al-Fitr is

the name given to charity which is

distributed at the end of the fast of

Ramadan.

Fitr is compulsory on

those who can

afford it, and it is a

sin not to give it.

Hazrat Imam Jafar-e-

Sadiq (A.S.) has said that fasts do not attain

perfection without Fitr just as Namaz is not

accepted without invoking the blessings of

Allah on Mohammad (S.A.W.) and his Aaal

(A.S.) in Tashahhud. Hazrat Imam Jafar-e-

Sadiq (A.S.) used to instruct his accountant

to take out Fitr for each individual

including slaves and servants male and

female of his household without exception,

as, he feared that one whose Fitr was not

taken out might die within that year.

Fitr is dependant on the major item of food

consumed by a person during the year.

These may be rice, wheat, barley, dates, etc.

In weight Fitr should be three Kilograms

per person. It is also permissible to pay

cash to the value of three Kilograms food

grains.

It is obligatory on the head of the family to

give Fitr of all persons (including servants

of both sexes of any cast or creed) that

take food in his house.

If a guest Muslim or non-Muslim arrives at

one's house before the night of Eid al-Fitr

and dines with his host, it is incumbent on

the latter to give the former's Fitr. If the

guest arrives after sunset of the night of Eid

al-Fitr. Fitr is not obligatory even if he dines

with his host. Even when the guest arriving

before sunset does not dine, Fitr is

obligatory on the host. In this it is better if

both the host and the guest give Fitr.

If one's wife is at her parent's on the night

of Eid al-Fitr, her parents should take out

her Fitr.

On the last day of the month of Ramadan,

if a person arrranges a Majlis which finishes

afer sunset (Magrib) and if, he offers Niyaz

or food to his guests, he does not have to

give Fitr for them.

Fitr should be given to deserving Momins

who do not have enough income for the

maintenance of their families for the whole

year.

Fitr cannot be given to one's dependants.

But, it is better to give it to non-dependant

deserving relatives. Next in order of

preference are deserving neighbors and

then any other deserving pious persons.

Fitr from Syeds can be given to Syeds or

non-Syeds. Fitr from non-Syeds cannot be

given to Syeds.

If deserving persons are not really available,

Fitr should be sent to places where such

persons are found, or the amount should

be sent to a Mujtahid who would do the

needful in distributing the same.

It is not essential that the recipient of Fitr is

an "Aadil" (just), but it is necessary to

ensure that it is not given to anyone likely

to use it in acts of sin, e.g. drinking liquor,

gambling, etc.

Although it is permissible to send Fitr to

any place it is preferable if it is distributed

to a deserving person locally.

The time for giving Fitr is from the night of

Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) up to the noon

(Zohr) of Eid al-Fitr. If this is not possible for

some reason the amount of Fitr should be

set apart from his other monies and

disbursed when deserving person is

available or it may be sent to a Mujtahid for

required distribution.

It is stated that Fitr ought to be given to

pious persons and not those who indulge

in sin.

IN RETROSPECT:

And now that the

Holy Month of Glory

(Ramadan) has

departed and Eid is

over, let us look back

to the lessons it has

taught us, and let us pray to God that the

things we observed the recitation of the

Holy Quran, the saying of Prayers (Namaz)

regularly, the charity which we did, the

poor that we fed, the good manners and

self-restraint that we observed, should be

with us in our everyday lives and these are

the very ACTS that take us nearer to Allah.

And Allah has said, "Therefore remember

Me, I will remember you, and be thankful

to Me, and do not be ungrateful to Me."

(2:152)

"If ye are grateful, I will add more (favors)

unto you; But if ye show ingratitude, truly

My punishment is terrible indeed." (14:7)

And to those who have been indifferent

and have wished that there was no such

thing as this month of Ramadan and who

on sighting the New Moon had a dejected

face, should remember this Ayat of the

Holy Quran.

"Call on Me; I will answer your (Prayer): but

those who are too arrogant to serve Mewill

surely find themselves in Hell - in

humiliation!" (40:60)

But can ye not see, O men, the mighty

workers of God in the heavens and the

earth? The dark-some splendor of the night

with the stars, and the daylight splendor of

the sun? How the earth with its spacious

expanse and its mountains, yields moisture

and pasture, and feeds and sustains men

and cattle, through God's Providence?

AH! Transgress not all bounds and earn not

the fire of punishment, but fear God and

His Judgment, and prepare for the Garden

of Perpetual Bliss.

ZAKAT AL-FITR and ZAKAT (ZAKAH) are

different: (Alms giving, Charity)

Over the centuries, it has become a practice

among the Muslims to offer their Zakat

(Zakah) in the month of Ramadan. This is

generally done to increase one's blessings.

However, we should remember that Zakat

(Zakah) becomes due, one year after a

person's wealth reaches the value of Nisab

(minimum amount) for a type of item (Gold,

Silver, Savings, etc) and according to most

scholars, his wealth has to remain above

that Nisab level throughout the courseof

the year. So it is impossible for the whole

Ummah to have reached the obligation of

paying Zakat (Zakah), at the onset of

Ramadan. We should be clear in our minds

that Zakat (Zakah) is not tied in with the

month of Ramadan. An individual can bring

forward his Zakat (Zakah) due date (notice:

not push back), in order to take advantage

of the multifold blessings of Ramadan. In

fact, to make it easy on the recipients

whose needs have to be met, one might

chose Ramadan for the extra Sadaqa he

gives out.

Finally, Zakat (Zakah) is not simply the

calculation of your dues on your Gold and

Silver ornaments. Its scope and implication

is wide-ranging. As such, it requires us to

be diligent and aware of various details

relating to our context and various forms of

wealth. At the minimum, a learned scholar

should be consulted.

Imam Jafer As-Sadiq (as) said: "Allah shall

ward off 70 kinds of Calamities from one

who gives Charity in the month of

Ramadhan."

Itikaf is a form of worship during Ramadan

Itikaf is a form of worship during Ramadan:

Itikaf is a form of

worship. It is formed

by staying in a

Mosque for a certain

time. It is Ehtiyat

that one should stay with the intention to

worship Allah by praying formal or informal

prayers although prayer is not a condition

therein.

The time for this form of worship could be

anytime when one is allowed to fast. The

best time is the month of Ramadan,

especially, the last ten days.

Conditions for I'tikaf during Ramadhan:

1. Intention as in the rest of the worship

acts. It is necessary that the intention be

made at the beginning of Itikaf so that the

rule, requiring the worship act to be

completed with intention, be followed

thoroughly from the beginning to the end.

The decision made at the beginning of the

night to start Itikaf from the beginning of

the following day will be open to

objection. However, if one decides to start

it from the beginning of the night it is not

an offense to do so.

One is not allowed to change one's mind

from one Itikaf to another of the same

qualities or different.

2. Belief in Islam.

3. Freedom from mental illness.

4. Fasting; thus the Itikaf of one who

cannot fast for some reason is not valid.

5. Duration; which is three continuous days

at least. It could be more but not less than

three days.

If it is started from the beginning of a day

the two nights in between will be part of

the duration. Less than three days is not

considered Itikaf.

That it must take place in one of these

Mosques: (a) The holy Mosque in Makkah,

(b) the holy Mosque of the Prophet in

Medina, (c) the holy Mosque of Kufa, (d) the

holy Mosque of Basrah, and (e) the Mosque

which is assigned for the Friday prayer in

any town or city. It is Ehtiyat, however, to

complete it in any of the first four Mosques.

The roof and basement of a Mosque is part

of the same and it is valid to complete

Etikaf in such places of a Mosque.

Permission of the people whose permission

are required such as the master for the

slave, husband and parents for the wifeand

children if this will be against the right of

the husband or causes trouble to the

parents.

6. Completing it in the Mosque where it

was started. Thus, going out of the Mosque

without an acceptable reason will

invalidate the Itikaf, regardless, one knows

the rule or is ignorant or has gone out

because of forgetfulness, except in the

case of an emergency or one being forced

or it is because of some need such as using

wash room or having Taharat.

One is allowed to come out of the Mosque

during Itikaf to take part in the burial of a

deceased or to visit an ailing one; Going

out of the Mosque for a time long enough

to cause the Itikaf to become as non-

existing will be considered as invalidating

the same, even if one has not done it out of

one's own choice.

If one needs to have Ghusl/bath during the

Itikaf and it is possible for him to have it

inside the Mosque, and is not allowed to go

out unless the reason for Ghusl requires

him not to stay inside the Mosque.

Etikaf is originally an optional worship act

but it may become obligatory becauseof a

vow etc.

Things to avoid during Itikaf:

1. Having sex and also according to Ehtiyat

kissing or playing with one's wife;

2. According to a necessary Ehtiyat causing

a semen discharge,

3. And smelling perfumes for enjoyment; it

is not an offense if one cannot enjoy the

perfume because of some defect in his

smelling ability.

4. Selling or buying in the form of a

business deal, according to a necessary

Ehtiyat; there is no offense to be occupied

with allowable activities as sewing or

writing etc., although it is a Mustahab

Ehtiyat to avoid them too.

If one needs to buy something for food and

there is no one to do the buying for him, it

is not an offence for him to do it.

5. Expressing bitterness in talking about

worldly or religious matters in order to

prove one's ability, not the truth which is

one of the best worships.

The contracts of buying or selling during

Itikaf invalidate Itikaf, but such contracts

will be valid.

If Itikaf is invalidated because of having sex

even, during the night, expiation will be

due; if it is invalidated by other things,

there will be no expiation, although it is a

Mustahab Ehtiyat in this case too.

The expiation for invalidating an Itikaf is to

set free a slave or if this is not possible, fast

for two consecutive months or if this also is

not possible, feed sixty poor people.

Lailatul Qadr: Night of Power, Night of

Lailatul Qadr: Night of Power, Night of

Destiny or Night of Majesty

On the

Night

of

Power pray to God with all your heart and

He will definitely answer all your prayers.

The Quran says : "Surely We revealed it (the

Holy Quran) on the grand night. And what

will make you comprehend what the grand

night. The grand night is better than a

thousand months. The angels and Gibreel

descend in it by the permission of their Lord

for every affair, Peace! It is till the break of

the morning." (97:1-5)

The Night of Power is full of blessings

because the Eminent Quran descended in it.

The Quran is peace by itself. It distinguishes

between the good and evil and shows the

path of eternal Peace and Bliss to all

Mankind forever. This being so, the Night in

which this Divine Book was sent down is

worthy of great esteem. During this night,

as explained in the verse quoted above, the

Angels and the Heavenly spirit (Hazrat

Gibreel Alai-his-Salam) descend. Their

nearness to earth gives a spiritual luster to

the hearts and souls of the believers. The

Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and the 12 Imams

(A.S.) passed this night in prayer and

worship of God.

Those who pass his night in Prayer,

experience an unimaginable bliss, a deep

feeling of great pleasure as a result of

immense heavenly blessings in this night.

Recite the Holy Quran, seek Allah's

forgiveness and pray for the good of this

world as well as the hereafter.

The A'maal of Shabe Qadr (19th, 21st & 23rd

of Ramadan)

Shab-e-Qadr is the night, which is the best

night among the nights of the whole year.

The "A'maal" (religious performances) of this

night are better than the A'maal of 1000

nights. In this night the divine Annual

Decree is passed. The Angels and Roohul

Ameen (A highly dignified Angel) descend

on this earth, in that night. These call on the

Imam of the time, and what is ordained(by

Allah) for everybody is presented beforethe

Imam.

The A'maal of Shab-e-Qadr are of two kinds.

Some are common to all three nights others

are particular for one of those three nights.

The common A'maals are: -

01. To take a bath. Allama Majlisi says, "It is

better to take a bath before sunset so that

the night prayers may be performed after

bath".

02. To offer

two Raqats

of Namaz, in every Raqat offer Surat-al-

Hamd, and Surat-al-Tauhid/ Sure Ikhlaas

(Kulhowallah) seven times, and after

finishing the prayer 70 times recite:

"Astaghfirullaaha Wa atoobu ilayh" i.e., "I

seek forgiveness of Allah and I turn

(repentant) to Him".

03. The Holy Quran should be

opened and placed in front,

then one should recite,

"Alaahumma inni asaloka be kitaabekal

munzale Wa maa feeh, wa feehismokal

akbaro wa asmaakal husnaa, wa maa

yokhaafo Wa yurjaa an taj-alani min

otaqaaeka minan-Naar", i.e., "O Allah treat

me as one of those who are free from Hell,

in the name of this Holy Book sent by Thee,

whatever there be in the Book. Including

Ism-e-A'azam and Asmaa-e-Husnaa and the

things to be dreaded, the things that may

be expected and desired, like blessings of

Jannat. Do forgive through the grace of this

book". (SALAWAT-After this he may beg

from Allah whatever he wants).

04. He should place the Holy Quran on his

head and say, "Allaahumma be haqqe

haazal Quran we be haqqe man arsaltahoo

beh, Wa be haqqe kulle momenin

madahtahoo feeh, we be haqqeka alaihim

fa-laa ahada a'arafo be haqqeka mink", i.e.,

"O Allah! I appeal to Thee in the name of this

Quran and the Rooh that was sent along

with it, and in the name of the Momin

(believer) whose praise is contained in this

Book and Tine obligation that is on them.

No one else recognizes the right and truth

more than Thee". (SALAWAT-After this he

should repeat 10 times each): -

BEKA YA ALLAH'HO

(S.W.T.)

BE MOHAMMADIN

(S.A.W.)

BE ALIYYIN (A.S.)

BE FATEMATA (A.S.)

BIL HASANE (A.S.)

BIL HUSAINE (A.S.)

BE ALIY IBNIL HUSAIN (A.S.)

BE MOHAMMED IBN ALIYYIN (A.S.)

BE JA'FAR IBN MOHAMMEDIN (A.S.)

BE MOOSA IBN JA'FAR (A.S.)

BE ALI IBN MOOSA (A.S.)

BE MOHAMMED IBN ALIYYIN (A.S.)

BE ALI IBN MOHAMMED (A.S.)

BIL HASAN IBN ALIYYIN (A.S.)

BIL HOJJATIL QAEM (A.S.)

Then he should invoke to Allah whatever he

likes.

05. To recite the Ziarat of Imam Hussain

(A.S.). According to Hadis, during Shab-e-

Qadr an angel proclaims from the Arsh

(Throne) on the Seventh sky, "Allah the

Benevolent forgives him, whosoever

performs the Ziarat of the grave of Imam-e-

Hussain (A.S.)."

06. One should keep himself awake

throughout these three nights. The vigil

during these nights carries great Sawab

(heavenly reward).

07. To offer 100 Raq'ats of Namaz. It has

been highly recommended. It is better to

recite (after Surat-al-Hamd) 10 times the

Surat-al-Tauhid/ Sure Ikhlaas (Kulhowallah).

08. Recite: "Astagferullaah Rabbi Wa atoobo

elaihe" 100 times (i.e., "I seek forgiveness of

Allah and I turn (repentant) to Him").

09. Recite: "Allaahummal'an Qatalatal

Ameeril Momeneen" 100 times (i.e., "O Allah!

condemn those who killed Ameerul

Moimeneen Ali ibne Abi Talib").

Du'a for the 19th night: -

O One Who was before everything and then

brought everything into existence. He will

remain while all else will be destroyed. O

the One sole and solitary excepting Whom

there is none else in the high heavens or

low earths or above and below them, or in

between them who is worth worshipping.

Only Thou art the deity and none else

deserves to be worshipped. Thou only

deserves the praise which cannot be

encompassed but by Thee. Therefore

bestow Peace and Blessings on Muhammad

(S.A.W.) and Aal-e-Muhammad (A.S.) such as

no body else has the power to encompass.

10. Recite the following Suras from the Holy

Quran:

ANKABUT (the Spider) 29th Sura.

RUM (The Roman Empire) 30th Sura.

DUKHAN (Smoke or Mist) 44th Sura.

11. This du'a is to be recited: -

I have passed the evening as a very humble

servant of Thee. I have no control over the

gains and losses for my person. I cannot

remove any evil from myself. I depose

against my conscience. I admit my weakness

and inability of managing my affairs. Bestow

Tine blessings on Mohammad (S.A.W.) and

his Aal (A.S.). Whatever Thou hast given me

or promised, fulfill that. Verily! I am Tine

humble, weak and destitute servant. O

Allah! Let me not forget the blessings that

Thou hast bestowed on me, and let me not

be forgetful about Tine kindness. Do not

deny me Tine acceptance though it may be

delayed, may it pertain to sorrow or

happiness, and may it be connected with

peace and tranquility or hardship and

vicissitudes or pertaining to blessings. Thou

hearse and accepts invocations in every

condition.

The Prophet (S.A.W.) when asked what

should one invoke Allah during these nights,

said: "Ask for your safety (here and in the

hereafter)".

DU'A: -

O Allah! Whatever is decided and ordained

by Thee during Lailatul Qadr (night of

Destiny) is final and full of wisdom.

Whatever changes are affected, in the Night

in previous decrees that could not be

changed by anybody else. Do let me beone

of those whose Hajj is acceptable, whose

efforts are rewarded, the efforts of those

respected Hajis whose sins have been

pardoned and whose errors have been

forgiven. Add to my destiny the length of

my life, increase my life, increase my

livelihood and fulfill my desires. Note: Beg

from Allah after this whatever you desire.

Du'a for the 21st night: -

O One Who turns day into night and night

into day. O One Who brings out living from

dead and dead from living. O One Who

gives sustenance to whomsoever and

whatsoever he likes. O Allah! O Merciful! O

Allah! O Allah! O Allah! The best names are

for Thee alone. The best examples are for

Thee. The grandeur and choice things are

for Thee. I beg of Thee to bless Muhammad

(S.A.W.) and his Aal (A.S.). Write down my

name, in this night with the fortunate ones.

Let my soul be in the company of the

martyrs. Let my good acts be reckonedas

"Illyeen" (exalted). Let my sins be condoned.

Bestow on me that belief by virtue of which

Thou may be nearest to my heart, that

"Eemaan" which may remove all doubts

from my mind. Let me be satisfied with that

whatever Thou hast ordained for me. Let me

have the virtues of this world and the other

one (Aakherat or Hereafter). Save me from

the fire of Hell. Let me be attentive to Tine

praise and thanks and let me present myself

in Tine court. Do bestow the same

"taufique" (ability) to me which Thou hast

bestowed upon Muhammad (S.A.W.) and his

Aal(A.S.).

Du'a for the 23rd night: -

O Lord of Lailatul

Qadr! (Night of

Destiny!) Who has

made it better than

1000 months! O the

Lord of the day and the night and the

mountains and oceans, the Lord of light and

darkness! O the Lord of the earth and the

skies! O the Creator! O the Designer! O Kind!

O One Who favours! O Allah Who maintains

everything! O Allah! O the Kindest! O Allah!

O the Creator of new things! O Allah! O

Allah! O Allah! The best names are for Thee

alone. Thou hast control over all virtues. I

ask Thee to send blessings on Muhammad

(S.A.W.) and his Aal (A.S.). Write my name, in

this Night of Qadr, among the names of the

fortunate. Let my soul keep the company of

the martyrs. Let my good deeds be

reckoned with "Illiyeen" (those exalted).

Forgive my sins. Bestow on me such belief

that Thou may be nearest to my heart. Give

me such understanding that all the doubts

may be removed. Let me be contended over

that which has been ordained for me: Let

me have goodness and virtues in this world

and the next. Save me from the glowing fire

of Hell. Encourage me towards Tine

remembrance with pleasure and to be

penitent. Give me all those virtues that Thou

hast given to Muhammad (S.A.W.) and Aal-

e-Muhammad (A.S.).